f : really ? you are returning to italy to finish your degree and you need two years for your degree ?

f : really ? you are not returning to france to finish you degree ? oh , you need four years for this degree !

f : ok , i see . you mean it 's a five-year program and now you need three years for this degree , right ?

f : so , you mean it 's a four-year program and now you need three years for this degree ?

f : hello martin , long time no see . i heard you went to france to study , how was that ? m : i was only there for a year , then i took a year off to travel around europe . f : where did you go ? m : i went to switzerland first and then germany in austria . i was planning to end my trip in italy , but it did n't work out . f : oh well , is it good to be back ? m : of course , but i 'm returning to france to finish my degree . it 's a four-year program .


f : after we having lunch at home , we will go to the mall .

f : i really like the food in this restaurant . it will be a delicious lunch .

f : by the time we get our coats , we 'll have lunch .

f : this fashion show is great . i want to buy the clothes these models wear .

m : i like your hat , you look like someone from france . f : thank you , it 's my new style . m : what do you think of my shoes ? they were made in germany . f : very cool . so where do you get all your fashion ideas ? m : mostly from fashion shows and magazines . f : what about you ? m : my sister is a fashion designer , sometimes she let me wear her clothes . f : do you want to go to the mall with me after eating lunch ? m : of course . so what are you going to order ? f : let me see what 's on the menu . uhm , i think i 'll have the spanish style eggs . you ? m : the french toast .


m : ok. i believe that pete can choose a good hotel for us .

m : ok. since susan suggested the chinese restaurant , we will go there .

m : susan must choose a good one because she has a good taste .

m : sure . if jane suggested the restaurant , we can go there on tuesday .

f : hi , sam . would you like to come for indian food with us next friday ? m : sure . i love indian food . who else is coming ? f : jane , susan , pete and 2 colleagues of mine . m : i have no plans for friday , so indian food would be great . which restaurant do you have in mind ? f : susan suggested the one on main street . she says it is very good .


f : i guess you are right professor . the management is the most important to starbucks .

f : i guess you are right professor . its selections of stores and service are the most important to starbucks .

f : well , i do n't think that its management is the most important , but the taste of its coffee is .

f : i guess you are right professor . the taste of its coffee is the most important to starbucks .

f : professor hopkins , may i have a word with you ? m : sure , meg . what 's up ? f : i got ta see for my report . i am wondering what i have done wrong . you know i have put a lot of time and energy to the report . m : well , meg . i understand you have made much effort on their report . maybe that 's why you are 2 days late to hand in the report . the due date is september third . f : yes , professor . i am sorry about that . m : and this report is about the success of the starbucks coffee . in your report you have mentioned the company 's management , selection of stores and service , but i am surprised that you did n't mention anything about its coffee . it 's a coffee shop , meg ! is n't the taste of its coffee the most important thing to its success ?


m : luckily the earthquake did n't cause great damage .

m : what a terrible earthquake . fortunately , you managed to run out .

m : you should pay more attention at home after this gas accident .

m : what were you doing at that time ? f : i was cooking some eggs . suddenly the table began to move , the cups fell onto the ground , and were broken . the light went out , suddenly . i could n't help crying . m : did you go out at once ? f : no . i could n't find my way in the darkness . so i stayed in the bathroom .


m : i can pay about $ 80 a week , that is $ 320 a month . thanks , goodbye !

m : i can pay more than $ 360 a month . thanks , goodbye !

m : i can pay more than $ 400 a month . thanks , goodbye !

m : i can pay less than $ 320 for two months . thanks , goodbye !

f : hello , this is easy life real estate . may i help you ? m : hello . my name is bob brown . i 'm hoping you can help me find a place to live in . f : ok. first , please tell me what you 're looking for , a house or an apartment ? m : an apartment . i ca n't afford a house . f : alright . and how many bedrooms do you need , 1 , 2 or 3 ? m : i do n't want to share it with anybody . so one bedroom is enough for me . f : right . and are you looking for the apartment with furniture or without ? m : i 'd like it to have furniture because i do n't have any . oh , i want it to be in the south of the city and near the subway station . f : ok. the last thing is how much you 're able to pay ? m : i can pay about $ 80 a week . f : ok. i 'll call you as soon as there is such an apartment for you .


m : oh , no ! the clients were caught in the traffic jam . but i have been waiting them in the office for over an hour .

m : excellent . i guess both clients and i are caught in the traffic jam .

m : what ? the clients ' car was stolen ? no wonder they are late .

m : i guess the clients are going to be late as their plane was delayed .

m : hi , this is tom . i 'm just calling to let you know that i will be late for today 's meeting . f : oh , i see , that 's not good . we have a meeting with clients . so you really should be on time . m : yes , i know , it 's just that my car was stolen and now i 'm in the taxi . right now the traffic 's really bad as well , so really do n't know when i 'll be able to make it into the office . f : um , well , thanks for calling . i 'll inform mr. darren that you 'll be late . i do n't think he will be too angry . m : that 's a relief . i know we have this important meeting and that i should be there . f : oh , one moment , please . i have just been informed that the clients are also running late . they said there 're stuck in traffic , too . it looks like everything will be ok .


f : you should go to the library more often .

f : thank you , could you please teach me how to use the computer in the library ? this is my first time here .

f : please remain silence in the classroom .

f : let me find you someone in the computer shop .

f : excuse me . could you help me find the sun also rises , a novel by ernest hemingway ? m : why do n't you search for it on the computer over there ? it 's much easier than looking through the titles on the shelves .


f : why do you want me to talk to your father about you working in a restaurant ?

f : so you need me to lend you some money to open a restaurant , right ?

f : ok. i guess your dad and i will lend you some money first .

f : you want me to buy you new t-shirts ? why do n't you buy it yourself ?

m : i was thinking of starting my own business . i know you wanted me to take over your restaurant business but i ca n't stand working in the food industry . f : ok , but what do you really want to do ? m : i want to sell skateboards , clothing and shoes . f : you want to run a clothing shop ? m : no , it 's actually a skateboarding shop . f : what would make your shop different from all the others ? m : i thought we could make our own t-shirts . maybe you and dad could lend me some money first .


f : yes . bergner 's is a famous store . i will go there first .

f : not bergner 's , i will go to penny 's first .

f : penny 's is a famous store . i will go there first .

f : yes . lisa 's is a well-known store . i will go there first .

f : darling , i 'm going to stop by bergner 's first . it 's got some quality stuff . who knows , some of their dresses might be on sale . m : bergner 's ?


f : you 're welcome . i 'm so glad to talk to writers like you . i love your books .

f : you 're welcome . as a scientist , i 'm so glad to talk to you .

f : you 're welcome . i 'm so glad to talk to scientists like you .

f : you 're welcome . i 'm so glad to talk to travelers like you in the uk .

f : why do n't you sit down ? now there are several questions i must ask you if you do n't mind . m : not at all , go ahead . f : what is the purpose of your visit to the state ? m : i 'm going to attend a conference on air pollution . f : when and where is this conference being held ? m : it 's being held in the first two weeks of february at stanford university in california . f : who will pay your expenses ? m : stanford university . here is the official letter of invitation . f : i see , fine . when do you want to go ? m : i 'd like to leave in mid january of my passport is ready by then . f : that should n't be difficult . why do n't you found me about january tenth ? i should be able to give you an answer then . m : thank you .


f : yes . i have been nervous for a long time since i had a new computer .

f : yes . i have been nervous for a long time since i knew my exam results .

f : yes . i have been nervous for a long time since i planned a trip to england .

f : yes . i have been excited for a long time since i planned a trip to england .

f : the exams are finally over . i 'm so excited about summer vacation . i have made all the arrangements for my summer vacation . m : what are you planning to do ? f : well , my family and i are planning to go to england . we 've been talking about going there for years and ... we finally went to an agent and planned the whole thing out . m : wow , that does sound exciting .


m : good , and i will take the second one on july 3rd .

m : i will wait until the second course starting on july 27th .

m : now that the second course ends on aug. 1st . i will take the next in september .

m : thanks . i will register on august 1st and take the course that day .

f : good morning . can i help you ? m : yes , please . i would like to know about the courses in your school . f : is that a summer course that you are interested in ? m : yes . f : well , we have short full time courses during the summer . m : hmm hmm ... i would like to know how long one course lasts . f : yes , each course last for 4 weeks . m : how many hours per week , please ? f : it 's about 23 hours a week , usually 4 and half days each week . m : you must have a lot of students in your class , have n't you ? f : we have a lot of students in the school , but in one class , only between 12 and 14 students . m : could you please give me the dates of the first and second course ? f : yes , certainly . the first course begins on july third and last until july , twenty seventh . and the second course is from august first until august twenty fifth .


f : what major news are on the internet ? anything interesting , honey ?

f : you finally realize that your english is poor as a university graduate .

f : useful information about high school . which one do you want to go ?

f : so , do you find any useful information about university application ?

f : what are you doing michael . m : i am surfing the internet for information about universities . f : so you are thinking about applying for university ? m : right , the early bird catches the worm .


f : ok , i will follow your advice to collect my books in my room .

f : ok , i will follow your advice to give away my books .

f : ok , i will follow your advice to throw out my books .

f : i think give away my books is a good idea , but why do you disagree ?

f : i have these books to get rid of . should i just throw them away ? m : no way . you can sell them at a local bookstore or donate them to the library .


f : dad , we are in the cinema to watch a movie , but i just fell into sleep .

f : you did n't fall into sleep during the movie even though we watch it at home .

f : dad , it is so good to watch this movie at home . i like it very much .

f : it is not good to watch a movie with terrible special effects in the car .

f : dad , dad . m : uh , what ? f : the movie is over . you slept through the best part . m : ah , i must have fallen asleep during the last few minutes . f : you did . he were out for so long . you should 've brought your pillow and blanket . so what did you think about it ? m : well , overall , i 'm a little disappointed with the movie . the story was not believable . you have to admit . f : ah , i thought it was fantastic . i mean , you have to admit that the special effects were awesome . and the acting was n't bad , either . m : what about the airship officer ? he was strange . he was always talking to himself . f : well , he was a little unusual , but the airship 's doctor was amazing . it was so cool when he brought the captain back to life after landing on venus . m : that was pretty realistic . but then the rest of the movie just went from bad to worse . f : how do you know ? you were sleeping so soundly . m : well , turn off the tv . let 's go to bed or you will be late for tomorrow 's classes .


f : so your brother was a camp teacher for a month and he enjoyed it ?

f : i am glad that your brother found being a camp teacher enjoyable .

f : why did your brother think being a camp teacher is tiring and boring ?

f : i know . being a camp teacher was challenging and boring for your brother .

f : are you going to camp this summer ? m : oh no , i 'm too old for that now . i 'm going to a hiking trip . what are you going to do ? f : this year i 'm going to be a camp teacher . m : you really want to babysit children all summer ? f : oh , i love it here . the girls are fun , too . m : well , if you like it , i guess it 'll be fun . my brother was a teacher at camp sequoia for many years . he enjoyed it a lot .


m : yes , it 's true you need to take biology 201 this semester . so what 's wrong with the time of chemistry class ?

m : though biology 201 is not in a series , you still should take it this semester . it 'll not open next semester .

m : taking physics this semester sounds good . but why do you come after you 've decided all your classes ?

m : yes , chemistry class will not open in the spring , you need to take it this semester or you will miss it .

f : i ca n't decide which classes to take . i do n't like any of the ones i 've signed up for and two of the ones i really have to take are at the same time . m : pass me the course schedule book . which classes are at the same time ? f : biology 201 and introduction to chemistry . the both required classes . m : let 's find out if either of them is offered next semester . look here , the chemistry classes . you can just take it in the spring . f : yes , that 's true and the biology class is in a series so i need to take 201 this semester . the only problem with taking chemistry next semester is that it meets every day at 8:00 am .


m : great , these are some of my favorite types of french food .

m : great , tomato and egg soup makes my favorite american food .

m : great , i love having chinese food as lunch !

m : great , these are some of my favorite types of chinese food .

f : good morning , room service . may i help you ? m : yes , i 'd like to have supper in my room , please . f : ok , sir . we offer different types of cuisine , chinese , american , french and italian , which one would you prefer ? m : the first , please . what would i have for supper then ? f : rice , chicken , tomato and egg soup , and some lettuce .


f : my mother had a car accident . i need to take care of her .

f : though my mother was seriously sick , i never delayed any work .

f : my mother was died of stomach cancer . i was so sad that i did n't do a good job .

m : miss robertson , for the past 3 weeks , i 've been getting complaints about your work . f : uh ... what do you mean ? what kind of complaints ? m : well , your supervisor told me you 're turning your reports in 2 to 3 days late . you 're often absent from staff meetings and you have n't been getting along with your colleagues . f : look , mr. travers , i can explain . m : miss robertson , i know you have been with us for a while now . but this business is changing fast . we need people who can keep up and work as a team . f : mr. travers , my mother was just diagnosed with stomach cancer . i 've been spending all my time outside of work at the hospital with her , and i even had to leave work early because she went into emergency surgery and i had to sign some papers . i 've been so exhausted and then morrison from accounting made a joke the other day about cancer victims losing their hair and ... m : oh , i had no idea , miss robertson .


f : a business trip to la ? how i envy you !

f : hope your business trip will be safe and sound .

f : we can go sightseeing together next winter in florida .

f : wish you have a good time with your friends there .

f : hi , tom , i heard you went to travel in florida . did you have fun ? m : not really . the weather was bad . unfortunately , i have to go there again on business next summer .


f : that 's $ 130 for your train ticket to hong kong on october 10th .

f : you want a business ticket on flight ka666 , so $ 2,333 in total , sir .

f : dragonair flight , ka621 on october 13th . $ 1,300 , including tax .

f : since you decide to go to hong kong by bus on the 10th , it 's $ 100 .

f : what can i do for you , sir ? m : i want to book a ticket to hong kong on october thirtieth . f : ok. i will check for you . wait a moment , please . would you like a business ticket or an economic one ? m : economic , and i prefer the afternoon . f : well , dragonair flight , ka621 , leaves at 4:00 pm and arrives there at 6:25 pm . is that all right ? m : that 's fine . how much should i pay ?


m : so you like art best because you think it 's useful ?

m : since you like spanish , why are n't you going to learn it ?

m : my favorite subject is as same as yours , spanish .

m : so you are studying history this year , because like it best ?

m : so next year , you 're going to start a levels , which subject are you going to choose ? f : i 'm surely going to do spanish because it is my favorite subject and then i 'm not really sure . i 'd like to do art but i do n't know if it 's very useful for my career .


f : okay , i see . although you stayed in the house , you really had a good rest and you think your vacation was relaxing ?

f : really ? you walked to visit your relatives and it rained every day , so you think your vacation was challenging ?

f : so , although it was hot every day and you had to stay inside , you think your vacation was exciting ?

f : okay , i see . although you stayed in the house , you did n't watch a lot tv and you think your vacation was relaxing ?

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


m : do you think i should give the paper to tutor ? i am not tired at all .

m : you are right . she is good at biology .

m : are you sure ? mrs black excels in history .

m : but i do n't want to choose biology as the subject for my entrance paper .

m : i 'm so tired . i spend the whole afternoon thinking about the topic of my graduation paper . f : why not turn to mrs black ? she 's quite experient in biology .


f : that 's great . it 'll be easier to visit your grandmother when you have the bike .

f : if you have this bike , it 's really convenient for you to go to this woman 's house .

f : do you see any difference between playing basketball and learning to ride a bike ?

f : you want to ride your bike to practice playing basketball , do n't you ?

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


m : yeah , magic johnson is so great . by the way , please bring a beer for me .

m : yeah , magic johnson is not great . oh , do n't forget to bring a cup of coffee for me .

m : really ? you do n't think magic johnson is so great ? ok. and do n't forget to bring a beer for me .

m : yeah , a bad shot . oh , that 's too terrible ! by the way , please bring some popcorn for me .

f : come quick , andrew , it 's your favorite basketball match . the detroit pistons versus the los angeles lakers . m : great , how long has it been going ? f : about 5 minutes , the score is 12 to 12 . m : oh look , what a nice shot ! f : you 're always so excited while you 're watching basketball games . m : this is a great match . f : shall i get you a beer ? m : sure , thanks . great . oh wonderful ! a nice shot , look jane , look . magic johnson is so great . f : you bet he is .


m : ok. i will wait for you this afternoon and we can go on the swings later .

m : ok. i 'll go home myself this afternoon and go on the swings with katie tomorrow .

m : ok. i 'll play on the swings with katie .

m : sure . we can go to the park together this afternoon .

m : let 's go to the park after you pick me up from school today . i want to go on the swings . f : i 'm sorry , sweetie . mommy has a meeting this afternoon . but your sister katie will pick you up and maybe she could take you .


m : so , you 've not thought of getting a taxi ? okay , i will pick you up .

m : so , you think your original idea is not the best and you will take a taxi ?

m : so , you think your original idea is the best and you will go home by train ?

m : so , as then there 's no the traffic to worry about , you will go home by train ?

m : shall i pick you up then ? f : i do n't know . the traffic will be really bad at that time . you know what it 's like after a concert . i was thinking of catching the train . m : hmm ... it will be late . wo n't that be a bit dangerous ? i 'm not busy you know . f : that 's really kind of you . i 've also thought of getting a taxi , but then there 's still the traffic to worry about . i think my original idea is the best .


m : you could have saved 15 dollars if you had waited for another day .

m : 15 dollars for a suitcase , what a bargain !

m : i think 75 dollars for a suitcase is a bit expensive .

m : 60 dollars for a pair of jeans ? you must be crazy .

m : did you find this suitcase you were looking for ? f : yes , i got a nice one for $ 60.00 , but the next day they were on sale for $ 45.00 .


f : take these drugs . three times a day .

f : give me the copy you wrote yesterday .

f : i got it ! i will read the next chapter in my textbook carefully .

f : i will read this chapter and then come to class to discuss .

f : could you please explain the homework for monday , mr. wilson ? m : certainly . read the next chapter in your textbook and come to class to discuss what you have read .


f : yes . his birthday is january 30th .

f : yes . his birthday is january 31st .

f : yes . your birthday is february 1st . mark 's birthday is january 30th .

f : yes . his birthday is february 1st .

m : jane , do you remember marks birthday ? f : let me see , today is january thirtieth , and his birthday is just the day after tomorrow . m : are you sure ?


f : sounds great ! you can pick your friend up and eat dinner with me and my sister lucy .

f : sounds great ! you can wait for your friend and then eat dinner with me and my sister lucy .

f : sounds great ! you can see your friend off and then eat dinner with me tonight .

f : sounds great ! you can see your friend off and then eat dinner with me and my sister lucy .

m : hi , lily , what a surprise to see you here ! are n't you on a holiday with mike in paris now ? f : sorry , i 'm not lily . i 'm her sister lucy . m : gosh , you two really look like each other . are you twins ? f : yes . she is 20 minutes older than me . m : it must be interesting to have a twin sister . f : well , not so interesting . we have to share almost everything . so are you a friend of lily 's ? m : we 're just in the same class . are you seeing anyone off here ? f : in fact , i 'm taking a flight to beijing . i like traveling . what about you ? m : i came with a friend . she 's going to new zealand for her summer holiday .


f : so you went to work by bus today because you got up early , right ?

f : no wonder you went to work by taxi today .

f : since you did n't get up late today , why did you take a taxi to work ?

f : you walked to work today because you got up early , did n't you ?

f : how do you usually go to work ? by bus or by underground ? m : neither , i usually walk to the company . but today i took a taxi here because i got up late .


m : so you 're going to the cinema with your girlfriend tomorrow ?

m : is there anything interesting on tv tonight ?

m : so your husband went to the meeting this morning ?

m : do n't stay up late watching tv . we 'll have a picnic tomorrow .

m : would you like to go to the cinema tonight ? f : i 'd rather stay at home and watch television . i have to get up early to attend a meeting tomorrow .


f : what a terrible earthquake ! let us work as volunteers to help them .

f : what a good idea ! we will donate money for those families .

f : ok. before we go to the trip , let us check the weather online .

f : ok. donating money for poor people in india is a good suggestion .

f : oh , steven , have you heard the news ? m : you mean the floods ? yes , i 'm just reading the paper . it is reported that there was a heavy rain in some places in the south . f : i got the news on the radio while driving to the office just now . the news says it was raining hard for several days and the streets in many cities were covered with deep water . m : what 's horrible is that the rain water flooded into many houses , many families could not run away in time and had to wait for people to help them from danger . f : the broadcast says soldiers arrived in time , set them free and helped settle them down in safe places , and many volunteers also took part in it . m : if we were there , we would be volunteers , too . do you think so ? f : yes , how about donating some money ? m : that 's a good idea , but where can we donate money ?


f : sure , no problem . but i 'm surprised that your teacher is ok with you being late .

f : i 'm surprised that your classmate will be an hour late at school .

f : ok , i will tell your teacher miss jones that you will be school an hour early tomorrow .

f : i 'm not surprised that your sister will be an hour late at school tomorrow .

m : i 'd be grateful if you could do this for me . f : that depends . m : i may be an hour late tomorrow . i do n't want my family to know , but miss jones knows about it and she 's ok with it . oh , and could you give my homework to wear tomorrow ?


f : i want to take all the fruits away .

f : let 's go to the supermarket to get a pineapple .

m : i said you could get one piece of candy not a whole pineapple . f : fruit is nature 's candy . you should try eating it instead . m : we do n't have room in the car for that . put it back .


f : i see , so math and geography are not important to firefighters like you .

f : yes , you need the knowledge to find best possible solution to fight the fires .

f : why do you need to master geography and computer skills as a doctor ?

f : you are a college graduate , so i believe you can do well as a policeman .

f : what do you do and where do you work ? m : i 'm a firefighter . i work in north carolina of the us . f : what time does your work day begin and end ? m : i start at 8:00 in the morning and work until 8:00 the next morning . then i have a day off . if i get a call early or late , then i work overtime . f : what kind of clothes do you wear to work ? m : i wear a blue work uniform . i also have a dress uniform . that is for special occasions , such as promotions and things like that . f : tell us something about your education . m : i have a high school degree . before working here i did not attend college , but now i take classes in the fire department . i do a lot of training together with other firefighters . f : what subjects are important to your job ? m : just about everything , including chemistry , math , physical education , social skills , geography and computer skills .


f : of course i will . see you on friday at the dinner then . i think i 'll miss you .

f : sure . let 's have dinner on saturday to celebrate your first week here .

f : since you leave on saturday , it is good to have our dinner on friday .

f : ok. you 'll arrive in china on sunday , so we can have dinner that day .

f : hello tom , do you mean your going away ? m : oh yes , i 've booked the ticket and it 's time for me to go back home . f : well , how long have you been in china ? m : i 've been here for 2 years . f : did you enjoy your stay ? m : yes , indeed . i should say . i 've had a wonderful time over the past 2 years . you and xiao fang have given me a lot of help . people here are very friendly . thank you all very much . f : when are you leaving ? m : i 'm off next sunday . i 've come to say goodbye today . f : i 'd like to invite you to dinner before you go . what about friday ? m : i 'm free on friday . i 'd like to come . would you please ask xiao fang to be there , too ?


f : even if we are lovers , you ca n't interfere with my decision .

f : i 'm so glad to be your teammate on a same basketball team .

f : i 'm so glad that you are a long distance kind of guy . we can continue our relationship of love when i stay at new york .

f : i 'm honored to be coached by you . i will miss you after you go to new york .

f : hey matt , what are you doing here ? m : i called your house and your brother told me you 'd be here , nice jacket . f : thanks , it 's a present from the baseball team . m : they 're going to miss you . you 're their star player . f : i was n't . today we lost , 22 to 2 . m : ouch . i think we need to have a talk . f : look . if it 's about my decision to go to new york . i 'm not going to change my mind . m : i realize that . f : but i 'll be back to visit and you can come and see me . m : now let 's not kid ourselves . four years in new york will pretty much end our relationship . f : lots of people have long distance relationships . m : not me . i 'm not a long distance kind of guy , all our friends are getting married , they 're having kids , i thought we were the next .


f : & 67 in total ? that 's a great deal .

f : & 85 for the total repair ? indeed it 's expensive .

f : $ 92 for buying a new computer ? a good bargain .

f : if i were you , i would n't spend $ 92 on repairing computer .

f : it sounds expensive . why did they charge you so much for repairing the computer ? m : well , it was $ 25 for labor to start with , a new modem cost another $ 50 on top of that i needed a new battery , and it cost $ 17.00 .


m : why do you think this book is as the same boring as others ? i disagree with you .

m : you are also interested in this book , are n't you ? you can borrow mine if you want .

m : yes . this book praises steve jobs too much and has no personal information about him .

m : you are also interested in this book about walter isaacson , are n't you ?

m : hey , i just finished reading a great book . it 's about steve jobs . f : really ? but there are so many books about him now . what makes the one you read so special ? m : well , the one i read is by walter isaacson . it 's different from the others , because steve jobs himself asked isaacson to write it . f : uhm , were they friends or something ? m : well , they knew each other well because isaacson used to work for time magazine in the 1980s . and he wrote about apple products . but it was mostly a business relationship i think . f : so , what 's the book about ? m : oh , his entire life . there 's a lot of personal information about steve jobs , because so many people , including his wife , kids and closest coworkers , agreed to be interviewed only for this particular book . f : it sounds interesting . did you learn anything that really surprised you ? m : i always knew he was a tough person , but i was amazed at how sensitive he was . he actually cries a lot in the book . f : really ? wow ! i should definitely take a look .


f : we can not go outing today because it 's raining .

f : since it 's cloudy , we can not go outing today .

f : yeah , i like sunny day . i 'm looking forward to today 's outing .

f : although it is sunny , we can not go outing today .

f : beautiful day , is n't it ? we can go outing today . m : yeah , thanks to the shower last night .


f : so you like the gray and black t-shirt for it 's more attractive than the green and white one .

f : why do you like the green and white t-shirt ? it 's less attractive than the gray and black one .

f : oh , i see , you prefer the green and white t-shirt . i do agree with your choice .

f : why do you like the gray and white t-shirt but dislike the green and white one ?

f : these t-shirts are nice . which one do you prefer ? m : i like the green and white one better . the colors are prettier . it 's more attractive than the gray and black one .


f : not only housewives grow their own vegetables . i have some for tomorrow 's party .

f : haha , you thought only young people grow vegetables by their own ? wrong .

f : maybe you 're right that only old people grow vegetables . at least i do n't grow .

f : quite many . not only old people grow their own vegetables as you thought .

m : what are you going to bring to the party tonight ? i was thinking about going to the grocery store to pick up some vegetables . f : oh , there is no need to do that . i have a vegetable garden in my backyard . we can just pick some from there . m : i thought that was something only old people did . what kinds of vegetables do you have ?


m : okay , i 'll go to the city park to see the flower show .

m : okay , the flower show is not held in the forest park .

m : okay , the flower show is held in the forest park .

m : okay , i 'll go to the flower park to see the flower show .

m : excuse me , madam , i wonder if you could help me . f : yes . m : do you happen to know anything about the flower show ? f : well , it is in the forest park .


m : but i do n't want to play with those boys , i want to play in here .

m : i do n't know where to play , i just want to stay at home .

m : i will play with those boys when i finish my homework .

m : i like playing with boys , we had a lot of fun .

m : is it alright if i play in here ? f : well , actually i do n't think you 're allowed to . look at those boys , you can play there .


m : i agree with you . i believe that you will learn much more if you do a more difficult job .

m : i can understand you want a more difficult job since you 've been working here for 10 years .

m : i can understand you 're tired of your job now since you 've been working here for 10 years .

m : i ca n't believe you still think this job is too difficult for you since you 've been working here for 10 years .

m : how long have you been working here annie ? f : for almost 5 years . m : have you considered changing your job ? your current job seems almost too easy for you now . f : well , i do need a job that is more challenging .


f : time flies . you have been in china for two years and you are going home soon .

f : you 've only been in china for a week , no wonder you do n't want to go home .

f : wow , ted , so you 've been in china for two years and plan to stay even longer .

f : after two months here in china , you 'll go back , but you have n't got the ticket .

f : hello tom , do you mean your going away ? m : oh yes , i 've booked the ticket and it 's time for me to go back home . f : well , how long have you been in china ? m : i 've been here for 2 years .


m : really ? you mean it should be there in 2 weeks ? okay , thanks . you are a good clerk in this post office .

m : really ? you ca n't tell me how long it 'll take to reach japan ? oh , you are an incompetent clerk in this post office .

m : well , you mean in this supermarket , as i give you $ 55 , the change is just $ 5 ? okay , i see .

m : really ? you mean in this lost and found office , it should be there in 3 weeks ? okay , i see .

m : excuse me , i 'm mailing this package to japan . f : alright . fill out this form about the contents and value . do you want to insure it ? m : i do n't think so . it 's only some books . f : are you sending it surface mail or airmail ? m : airmail , please . f : ok. that 's $ 25 . m : here 's $ 30 . f : alright . here 's your change . m : thanks . oh , i almost forgot . could you tell me how long it 'll take to reach japan ? f : let 's see . japan , it should be there in 2 weeks .


m : ok , how can i fill out this form next ?

m : now that i am collecting your information , i wonder are you married or not ?

m : although i am signing for the box , i am married .

m : ok , i am married , then how can i fill out this form next ?

f : please write your name on this line . m : which ? my first name or last name ? f : your family name , and then your first name . aand since you are not married , please put a mark in the single box .


m : so most americans decide to have only one or two children , do n't they ?

m : well , most americans also decide to have as many children as they can .

m : i have no idea . most americans decide not to have any children .

m : well , with the birth control policy , most americans only have one or two children .

f : i notice an article in the newspaper about the problem of rapid growth of cities in america . i was wondering do you americans carry out a birth control policy ? can americans have as many children as they want ? m : yes , sir . we can have as many as we want , but most people decide to have only one or 2 , and some people decide not to have any . f : why do they decide not to have any ? in the old days , we chinese always wanted to have as many as possible . some still do now .


m : so the game lasted about 2 hours and a half , right ?

m : yeah , i arrived about two hours and a half ago .

m : what a pity , i left home at 1:30 , but it took me 3 hours on the road , which i did n't expect at all .

m : did the game start at 2:00 this afternoon ? f : that 's right . and when you arrived at 4:30 , it was almost over .


f : the black one ? i see 2 black books , which one ?

m : can you please pass me the book from that table ? f : which one ? i see 2 read books and one black book . m : i want the black one .


m : do n't be angry with me ! my sister passed out yesterday . what do you want me to do ?

m : do n't thank me . we are friends so i should take care of you when you are sick like yesterday .

m : thanks for your understanding that i could n't visit you in the hospital because of work yesterday .

m : thanks for your understanding . if you do n't mind , we can have an appointment tomorrow .

m : helen , i want to have a word with you . f : is it about the appointment yesterday evening ? forget it . it does n't really matter . m : but i must say sorry to you . i did n't mean to break my word . i was about to leave home when my mother suddenly passed out . i took her to the hospital and looked after her all night . it was not until this morning that i remembered my date with you . f : oh , i 'm sorry to hear that . is she ok now ? m : she 's alright , but i 'm terribly sorry to have kept you waiting last night . f : i quite understand it 's not your fault , but do n't forget to call me up next time if you ca n't come .


f : you ca n't go home because it 's raining .

f : then you ca n't go out until the snow stops since you do not have your hat and gloves .

f : oh , i remember you lost your hat and gloves last week .

f : you never have your hat and gloves when it 's raining .

f : look , it 's snowing . m : that 's bad news . i forgot to bring my hat and gloves with me .


m : you are right . the first cloud looks like a bear .

m : you are right . the first cloud looks like a dog .

m : yes . the first cloud looks like a cat to me as well .

m : yeah . the second cloud you said looks like a dog .

m : does n't that cloud look like a bear ? f : no , it looks like a dog to me . that one over there looks like a bear .


f : you 're so sweet to give your mother a box of cookies .

f : you 're so sweet to give your mother some cash .

f : you 're so sweet to give your mother a box of cookies and a cup .

f : you 're so sweet to give your mother a box of chocolates and a cup .

f : i can help the next person in line . m : that 's me . i , i need to mail this package . f : ok , great ! where is it going ? m : it 's going to saint louis , missouri , and i needed to get there as fast as possible . it 's my mother 's birthday present , and her birthday is tomorrow . i do n't want it to be late . f : ok sir , i can do that . will have to deliver it overnight which will cost extra money ? let 's see it will be $ 32.50 to get the package there tomorrow , will you pay with a credit card or cash ? m : i have cash and please mark fragile on the box . f : what is in here , sir . is there anything dangerous ? any liquids or chemicals ? m : no , there is just a box of chocolates and a cup . but i do n't want the cup to break .


f : i do n't like picture-taking at all .

f : my hobby is fishing , but not taking pictures .

f : making home movies is the only hobby of mine .

f : have you got any hobbies ? m : yes , i 'm fond at fishing , and a very keen on making home movies . f : i like taking photographs . but i have n't got a camera . m : i take a lot of photographs , too , but i 'm interested in the history of the cinema . so i really enjoy using a camera .


m : i see . there is a main difference between american public and private colleges , the studying conditions , right ?

m : i understand . the main difference between american public and private colleges is the studying time .

m : i see . so the scholarship is the main difference between american public and private colleges , right ?

m : i understand . there is a main difference between american and chinese colleges , the studying conditions , right ?

f : john , my brother has taken part in the national college entrance examination and now he needs to fill in a form with the colleges he wants to go to . do you have any experience ? m : i do n't know much about it . choosing colleges in the states is quite different from it in china . f : what factors are usually taken into consideration when choosing colleges in the states ? m : first , i need to decide whether i choose a public college or a private one . f : is there any difference ? m : of course , private colleges usually have good conditions in every aspect but the tuition is very high , so i applied for a public one which offered me scholarship . actually , i 'd like to choose 1 near my home so that i could go back home each weekend for a change . what about colleges in china ? f : it is very different . the public colleges in china have the best condition and high qualified teachers . most students want to enter those universities , such as qinghua university and peking university . compared with the public universities , the private colleges are not very popular among students in china .


f : you and your wife are having a party for your anniversary , right ?

f : when you get promoted next year , i 'll give you a gift for celebration .

f : you moved into a new house . there should be a party to celebrate , should n't there ?

f : this party is meant to celebrate your latest promotion , right ?

m : hey , betsy , did you hear the great news ? f : no , frank , i have n't . what is going on ? m : i just got a promotion and i 'm going to throw a huge party for all of my friends . i would love it if you would come .


f : do n't worry , your train does n't leave nanjing until 20:00 .

f : ok , please hold the line while i check for you .

f : that 's right . you are flying american airlines .

f : your flight number is 358. thank you for calling us .

f : canadian airline , can i help you ? m : hello , i 'd like to make sure if my flight . f : may i have your flight number please ? m : yes , it 's number 385 , leaving beijing at 10:00 in the morning on may twentieth .


m : now i know that my email address leads me to find no job .

m : now i know that my living address leads me to find no job .

m : now i know that my age leads me to find no job .

m : now i know that my email address leads me to find so many jobs .

f : which email address do you put on your resume ? m : i only have one . it 's superdude @ yahoo.com . f : you know , i think that may be why you 're not finding a job . it would be hard to think of a super dude as a serious employee .


m : there was n't anything you found interesting in the film . really ?

m : it seems that you enjoyed it very much . i 'd like to see this movie next time .

m : i 'm happy that you loved the film . let 's go to the cinema again tomorrow .

m : the film seemed boring . you even slept in the cinema during the film .

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 . m : oh , did you ? what film did you see ? f : the red rose . m : did you like it ? f : yes , very much . it was a wonderful film .


f : but i just said i want to go to the supermarket . should i turn right here ?

f : so i need to turn left at the bookstore to get to the kindergarten , right ?

f : thank you so much ! i was really struggling to find the way to the bookstore .

f : the bookstore which i want to go is just between the park and a kindergarten .

f : could you tell me how i can get to the bookstore ? m : well , turn left here and it is just between the supermarket and a kindergarten .


m : sure . i want to have a talk with her about my accommodation situation .

m : no thank you . i will wait for her to finish the meeting .

m : sure . i want to have a talk with her about my department .

f : hello , this is the international student office . this is leah . how may i help you ? m : this is nathaniel brown , from english department . i 'd like to speak to miss collins about my accommodation situation . f : well , i 'm sorry . she is out for lunch at the moment . can i take a message ?


f : so what did you do during the one year in egypt ? you must visit the pyramids for many times .

f : yes , a week or so in egypt is too short . but it amazes me that you 've never been to europe .

f : so you spend one year in egypt and another one in japan ? it seems you really like travel .

f : you mean you stayed in korea for one year and went to egypt for one and a half year ? cool .

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 : oh , ok , so you 're into history ? m : oh yes , i like studying the history of the countries that i have visited . it makes it more interesting when i go sightseeing . f : ok , which countries have you visited ? m : i been over a good bit of europe . ah , mexico , peru . i spent almost a year in egypt and i went to israel , jordan and now i 'm here in japan . i 've been in japan for a year and a half , and while i have been here , i visited korea for about a week .


f : thank you for leting me give my presentation only to you because i can not be ready in time .

f : thank you . but i still can not be ready in time even you will allow me to show a recorded presentation .

f : thank you for allowing me to show a recorded presentation .

f : thank you for that you will help me prepare her presentation for i can not be ready in time .

f : professor edward , could i have a talk with you about the oral presentation ? m : ok. was there something about the requirements you did n't understand ? f : no . i just do n't think i can do it . m : you do n't think you 'll be ready in time ? f : i 'm not here to ask for more time . in fact , it 's because i 'll get very nervous in front of people . it 's a problem i 've had since i was a child . m : i see . there has to be some way we can deal with it . f : i could write a paper instead . some of my teachers in high school let me do that . m : but if i let you do that , i 'd be opening myself up to the blame of unfair treatment . well , would you be nervous if you gave the presentation in front of a video camera ? f : you mean recorded with a camera and then show it to the class ? it might work . actually , that 's a great idea . i could do it over and over again until i got it perfect . but the other students , wo n't they ... m : well , i 'll have some explaining to do . i think they 'll understand .


f : how could you do so badly in your high school ?

f : oh , i can see that you did very well in the college .

f : oh , i can see that you did a bit disappointingly in high school .

f : oh , i can see that you did very well in your high school .

f : now , please tell me something about yourself . m : my name is henry smith . i left school for months ago . i got a 's in nearly every subject .


f : sounds great . teenagers can trust them through this system .

f : sounds great . teenagers may study hard through this system .

f : sounds great . teenagers ' rights can be protected through this system .

f : sounds great . however , teenagers ' rights could't be protected through this system .

m : hotlines are very common in today 's life . do you think so ? f : of course . m : most of them are about amusement , in my opinion . but some of them are very important in our daily life . f : is that true ? m : certainly . a free hotline offering help to teenagers , was opened in nanjing . f : can you tell me something more about it ? m : it is the first part of the national hotline system to help to protect teens ' rights . young people who have psychological problems or questions on legal issues , can call for help . more than 100 experts are ready to offer help .


m : good to hear that your mother has turned much better .

m : is she still terribly ill ? sad for her .

m : it 's good that your mother is quite healthy . health is most important .

m : after my operation , your mother is better now . do n't worry .

m : lucy , i 'm terribly sorry to hear your mother was seriously ill . f : do n't worry so much , grampa . she is much better now .


f : so tell me about your memories when you lived in paris .

f : great ! as you live in paris now , you can show me the city .

f : although you once lived in paris , i have no interests about the city .

f : when will leave for paris ? i will visit la .

f : you 've been to paris , have n't you ? m : yes , as a matter of fact i used to live in paris . f : well , i 'm planning to visit there soon and i was wondering if you could describe the city to me . m : my pleasure .


m : it 's still march now . we still have 3 weeks to wait .

m : it 's still march now . we only need to wait for a week .

m : it 's already april , so we only need to wait for a few days .

m : it 's already june now . we will join the tour on june the second .

m : oh , hello , i like the holiday that mentioned whales , was it whale watching ? f : oh yes , it 's very popular . m : how long does it last ? f : 2 days . we take up to 15 people on this tour , though we usually run it with just 12 or 13 . m : and when is the next tour going ? f : umm , there is one in 3 weeks time on april the eighteenth and then we do n't have another one until june the second .


m : i 'm glad you are going to work as a manager here .

m : but we only pay $ 3.50 per hour for the typist , this is the price .

m : can your typewriter help us improve typing speed ?

m : can you type faster than 60 words per minute ?

m : can you type ? f : yeah , about 70 words a minute . m : that 's great . then i 'll pay you $ 3.50 an hour . f : i ca n't work for less than $ 4 .


f : it is ok. although it is very hot , i feel well .

m : lily , i do n't think it is a good idea for you to stay outdoors for too long on such a day . f : i guess you 're right . actually my head is spinning now . m : then go inside and stay in the shade .


m : what ? bob got seriously ill ! ? oh my gosh !

m : joe must be very upset about losing his motorbike .

m : you mean bob was hit by a car tonight ! ?

m : i ' m sorry to hear that he was hit by a car .

f : mike , do you want to go to the hospital and see sam this afternoon ? m : what 's happened to him ? is he ill ? f : no . have n't you heard about it ? he was hit by a car while he was riding his motorbike to school this morning .


m : thanks for inviting me to the party for 18 people.what should i bring ?

m : how good the house owner is ! he is always thinking of you . be grateful .

m : do n't be mad at him . he is the owner after all . if you do n't like , you can move .

m : yes , you find a house with good condition . you do n't need to repair the pipe or light .

m : hey , susan , how 's it going ? f : terrible . i 'm really unhappy at pat , the house owner . when i came home yesterday , the front door was wide open . the cat was hiding in the closet . and there was pat . he came to change the pipe . but he did n't even tell me that he was coming . he does this all the time . last month , one day i was throwing a dinner party for 8 people , when i went out for a minute to buy some wine , pat came to repair the broken light in my bedroom . i nearly had a heart attack when i walked in and found him there .


m : the 5 kilometres you ran would cost $ 21 .

m : i 'll have to charge you $ 30 , madam .

f : why did you charge me so much ? m : well the first five kilometers are $ 6 and every extra kilometre costs you $ 3 , it was 10 kilometres altogether . f : oh , that 's right .


f : really ? i can then get in with the new one ? okay , i will go to the it center to solve my problem .

f : so , you mean i can go to the company it center to solve my problem , if i keep having the problem ?

f : so , i can go to the frost hall to solve my problem and first i have to show the teachers there my teacher 's card ?

f : so , you mean i can then get in with the old one ? okay , i will go to the student center to solve my problem .

f : i 'm having problems getting into the school email system . it keeps telling me that my password is wrong . m : hum when was the last time you checked your email ? f : beats me ! sometime last week , maybe monday . m : well , if you keep having the problem , you can go to the school it center . show the teachers there your student card and they will give you a new password . you can then get in with the new one .


f : that 's nice . there are lots of museums on beale street . you should go and enjoy yourselves .

f : sure . music on beale street is nice but graceland is the official home of the blues .

f : that 's nice . music on beale street is wonderful .

f : sure . let 's have a dinner on beale street , because there is nothing much on beale street besides some nice restaurants .

f : hello ? m : hello , stella . this is peter . f : hi , peter . fancy hearing your voice . how are you ? m : could n't be better . i 'm planning a trip to memphis with my family this summer . f : great . i 'd love to host you here . when are you coming ? m : we 'll leave boston on june twentieth , stay in st louis , missouri for a week , and then fly to your city . we 'd probably stay for 5 days with you and come back , for it 's a two week vacation . f : is there anything special you 'd like to do here ? m : we 'd love to explore beale street , the official home of the blues , where we 'd listen to live music . we 'd also like to visit graceland , the popular museum in memory of elvis presley . but above all , we want to spend some time with you and your family .


f : we will change our plan in case that it rains .

f : the weather will not affect our plan . is that what your mean ?

f : we will do as what we planned though it will rain .

f : we will postpone our plan if it rains .

f : what are we going to do if it rains tomorrow ? m : we have to count on good weather , but if it does rain , the whole thing will have to be cancelled .


f : you 've been busy moving house for a month .

f : your house is too far from the gym . it 's an hour 's drive .

f : i can go to the gym with you . how about tonight ?

f : this is the cinema . you can walk down the crossroad with your friends . there is a gym on your right side .

f : hey jack , you really need to start to exercise . m : yes , i know i 'm putting on wait . f : why did you quit gym anyway ? m : well , my roommate has moved out and i really hate to go to the gym alone .


m : why are you confused about the weather here ?

m : so you do n't understand the way people talk here , right ?

m : why are you confused about the life style here ?

m : so you do n't understand the way people in britain talk , right ?

f : excuse me ? i want to go to broadway on eighty-second sreet . can i take any bus that comes along ? m : you can take any bus except the no.9 . f : how often do the buses run ? m : they run about every 5 minutes . f : fine . how long does it take to get to eighty-second street ? m : about 15 minutes . it 's not very far . are you a stranger here ? f : yes , i am . m : how do you like new york ? f : i like it very much . the weather , the lifestyle , but the way people talk here is a little confusing to me . it 's hard to understand .


f : no , i do n't need it . i can just use english to do that . it is my mother tongue .

f : no . i am a native chinese speaker . it is easy for me to teach chinese .

f : i do n't think i need it . english can help me with the exams . do not be worry .

f : i am not sure of my mother tongue , either . i feel so confused about that .

m : well , jenny , the school year is almost over . we just have 2 more weeks before exams . what do you plan to do this summer ? f : i 'm going to teach english to some immigrants in the universities community service program . m : that sounds interesting , do n't you need to speak a foreign language for a job like that ?


m : i also think it is a great idea to tell him over the phone .

m : you can tell him face to face that you are not going to leave .

m : you are right . you 'd better tell him that you are leaving face to face .

m : you should tell him by email that you will go for a holiday .

m : peppa , i 've just got your message . i 'm sorry . when are you leaving ? f : today actually . i 've just finished clearing my desk . m : have they paid you for this month ? f : yes , they have . i 've already checked my bank account . m : and about andrew , have you told him yet ? f : no , i have n't . he is n't back from germany until friday . i do n't want to tell him over the telephone .


m : but i saw the advertisement on the newspaper that you are offering a finance job .

m : yes , i want a job in finance and i have 30 years of experience .

m : sorry , i do n't have work experience in this field before .

m : i got a degree in marketing and my last one was in marketing and advertising .

m : as you can see , i have a degree in finance and i also have 3 years of work experience at a major wall street firm . f : yes , but this is not exactly a finance job . it has more to do with marketing and advertising .


f : is that mean i have to pay $ 200 a day ?

f : okay . i will spend $ 210 in car rent . i need to rent a car for 9 days .

f : no problem . i have to pay $ 240 for all rates . i would like to rent a car for 9 days .

f : so i will pay $ 240 in total , if i want to rent for 8 days .

m : welcome to cars rental company , what can i do for you ? f : i need to rent a car for 8 days . what are your rates ? m : $ 30 a day .


f : i watched the game and did n't sleep . do you think it 's not important ?

f : do you think the game is boring ? but i watched it all night last night .

f : haha , you also found the game boring ? i thought i was the only person who thought so .

f : i watched the game all night and i do n't think it 's as fair as you think .

f : what was the final score ? m : you missed the game , did n't you ? f : well , i fell asleep and slept through the football game . m : you did the right thing , the game was so boring .


f : now go and have some sleep , then we can have dinner .

f : it 's already 10 pm . i 'll finish this animal story and you can go sleep .

f : good morning . hope this story will help you wake up .

f : now the story ends , you should sleep now . good night , dear .

f : and so the man with the dark mask rescued the princess from her kidnappers . after helping her off her white horse , the hero leaned over and kissed her . m : wait ! i do n't want to hear about all that romantic stuff . why do these stories always have to have kissing in them ? yuck , i hate that . ca n't you skip over this part and get to the good stuff ? f : well , dear , i think that 's enough reading for today . you look like you need some rest . maybe you 'd better go to sleep now . it 's too bad , though , because we were just about to get to the exciting part . m : ok , ok. let 's keep reading . i want to hear about the fighting and what happens to the bad king .


f : i do n't know . but why do you need german when you settle down in france ?

f : i do n't know so far , but why do you want to learn russian while you are going to settle down in germany ?

f : there is no spanish class so far . and you do n't need spanish when you settle down in france .

f : the spanish class is at the jackson college language department . you can go there to learn .

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 : good wishes for you and your classmates in the writing contest .

f : i wish you and your classmates a good result !

f : i hope your students could get good grades .

f : then how would you entertain your guests ?

f : hello , mark . how many people in your class will compete in the speech contest ? m : there 5 more students besides me .


f : incredible ! their marriage ended about 3 years ago .

f : oh my god . their marriage ended about a year ago .

f : is your brother bringing jennifer to the family party ? m : no their marriage ended about a year ago . she moved to canada with their son . my nephew jake . unfortunately , jake ca n't make it either , because he just broke his leg .


f : so did you actually born in boston ?

f : you were born in phoenix , because your parents happened to be living there , it 's that right ?

f : wow ! that 's amazing ! do you remember anything about your birthplace -new york ?

f : so your sister was born in new york , then your parents moved to phoenix .

f : kevin , were you born in phoenix ? m : i was actually born in new york , but i grew up in phoenix . so phoenix is what i consider to be my hometown .


m : do you mean you usually have breakfast at 8 am and occasionally at 7 am ?

m : so you usually have breakfast at seven , even these days ?

m : you usually have breakfast at seven o'clock !

m : my god ! so why do you have breakfast at ten in the morning recently ?

m : what time do you usually have breakfast ? f : around 7:00. but lately , i 've been having trouble getting up in the morning , so i 've been eating breakfast at 8 , 9 , even as late as 10 .


f : then you can call doctor green who can treat various illnesses .

f : ok , i 'll make appointment with a specialist in heart area for you .

f : in that case , a skin specialist will be your choice . you can call doctor huang .

f : so you want find a general doctor who treat yourself only ?

f : hello , american medical association . can i help you ? m : i want to find a doctor . f : what kind of doctor are you looking for ? a general doctor or a specialist ? m : what is the difference between a general doctor and a specialist ? f : a general doctor treats a variety of illnesses and will treat your whole family . a specialist concentrates in one area , like the heart or the skin . m : then i would like to find a general doctor .


m : i 've got to pack my bag for a trip . i have finished my composition .

m : my own composition has finished . so , i need to have a good rest .

m : i 'm going to write my own composition . i am glad that yours has finished .

m : i 'm leaving now . i 'm going to write my composition .

m : you do n't look very happy . what seems to be the problem ? f : i 've got to write a long composition for my english class and i just ca n't come up with any idea and it 's due tomorrow . m : that should n't be too difficult . remember those pictures you were showing me last week . the ones from your voyage last winter . f : sure , i 've got them here some place . m : why do n't you write about your impressions of the pyramids in egypt and camel ride you took ? f : that sounds like a good idea . i can also tell about our visit to north africa , the holy land and all of the historical places we visited . m : well , now that you 're feeling better about this . i think i 'll be on my way . i 've got to finish my composition too . f : thanks for your help . once i get organized , it wo n't be so difficult .


m : may be bob got a cold when he played with uncle andy last night .

m : yes ! it must had something wrong with what he ate on the birthday party last night .

m : oh no ! bob should 've not to bought any ice cream last night .

m : bob went to a birthday party ? ! i think he must ate too much last night !

m : hello , auntie . is andy in ? i want to invite him over for the weekend . the great young singer justin bieber is giving a performance in the concert hall nearby . f : oh , thank you , dirk . but i do n't think andy will be able to make it . m : why ? does n't he like justin bieber ? f : he does like him . but there 's something wrong with his stomach . he went to the doctors with your uncle for an examination today . he has n't come back yet . m : i 'm sorry to hear that . i hope it is nothing serious . f : i hope so , too . but he was in great pain this morning . i was really scared . m : what do you think caused it ? f : i do n't know for sure . perhaps it has something to do with what he ate last night . he went to mary 's birthday party and ice cream was served there .


m : i ca n't even remember ! i just came back from japan on vacation .

m : i ca n't even remember ! i just came back from japan on leave .

m : i ca n't even remember ! i just came back from a business trip in china .

m : i ca n't even remember ! i just came back from a business trip in japan .

f : well , hello , mr atkins . i have n't seen you for weeks , where have you been all this time ? m : oh , i 've just been to japan on business . f : you sure get around . how many countries have you been to ?


m : your daughter 's husband is a writer .

f : good morning , doctor brown . m : hello , mrs smith , who 's your visitor ? f : oh , this is my daughter , kate . she 's a writer and her husband is a teacher .


f : great , we all want to be singers when we grow up .

f : your father wanted you to be a writer ?

f : it takes a lot of work to become a writer . you have to go for it .

f : you work so hard now , i believe you will become a famous doctor as you wish .

f : i want to become a singer in the future . what about you , mike ? m : my father wants me to become a doctor , but i dream of becoming a writer .


m : yes . a stamp will cost a penny in may .

m : yes . a stamp will cost 42 cents in may .

m : do you know that a stamp will cost 44 cents in may ?

m : do you know that a stamp will cost 44 cents now ?

f : the price of stamps keeps going up and up . i think stamps used to cost a penny . m : stamps are $ 0.42 now , but in may they will be $ 0.44 . f : well , i 've never lost a letter in the mail , so i guess it 's worth the money .


m : i really need to rest this afternoon , so i wo n't go to pick up the kids . i think it 's time for them to learn how to get home by themselves . f : you 're kidding , right ? they 're only 5 years old .


f : do you like the chance to go abroad as a captain ?

f : i 'm glad that you enjoy meeting different people as a journalist .

f : you can do home-cooking whenever you want , but there 's not a lot chances where you can meet different people , which you really enjoy .

f : i 'm surprised that you like staying at the hotel .

f : do you like being a flight attendant ? m : actually , i do . i love it and i meet lots of interesting passengers . the only thing i do n't like is staying at the hotel all the time . i miss home cooking .


m : thank you for helping me make the appointment with the lawyer .

m : thank you for give me the information about the hospital .

m : thank you for all your information . that helped a lot .

m : thank you for telling me those treatments . i 'll call doctor brown later .

f : hello , american medical association . can i help you ? m : i want to find a doctor . f : what kind of doctor are you looking for ? a general doctor or a specialist ? m : what is the difference between a general doctor and a specialist ? f : a general doctor treats a variety of illnesses and will treat your whole family . a specialist concentrates in one area , like the heart or the skin . m : then i would like to find a general doctor . f : in that case , you may want to call doctor green at 6663579 or doctor smith at 6668520 .


m : i 'm dying for fried chicken , please give it to me as soon as you can .

m : i i 'd like to order dishes until my friend arrives .

m : can you tell me something about the history of this museum .

m : i want the yellow shirt . how much is it ?

f : do you like fried chicken ? ours is the best in the country . m : i 'm not sure , i guess i need another minute . f : ok , take your time . you 've got all the local dishes on the menu .


f : i went to nanjing and visited my cousin .

f : i went to beijing to do some business .

m : long time no see . where did you go ? f : i was on vacation . i went to beijing and stayed at my cousin 's place . m : sounds great .


m : wow . you watched a movie with your earphones this morning .

m : i am glad to hear that you went to see a doctor this morning .

m : it seems that you went to see the doctor yesterday . what dose he say ?

m : you bought a pair of earphones this morning . but you never listen to music .

m : how was the airplane ride yesterday ? f : it could n't be worse . it was a 12-hour flight and the couple sitting next to me kept talking all the time . m : that was really annoying ! why did n't you listen to some music ? f : my ears ached when i listen to music , so i had to stop listening to music . m : why did n't you watch a movie ? f : the same problem . i could n't use my earphones or my ears ached . m : have you seen a doctor about this problem ? f : i went to see a doctor this morning . he said i had listened to loud music too much . he suggested i do that less often .


m : wow , your dog can close the doors . it 's incredible .

m : your dog can turn off the tv . he is clever .

m : yes , he is very nice . he can fetch the shoes for you .

m : he is too stupid . he ca n't even take your shoes .

m : did you train your dog to do some tricks ? f : yes , he can open doors , turn off lights and help me get my shoes . what 's more , he 's a good housekeeper .


m : there is no deny that she 's good at cooking , so i really welcome her .

m : you know i 'm not really looking forward to seeing her . i dislike her .

m : i have to say that i am not really looking forward to seeing your sister amy .

m : wow , i am very excited about amy 's coming . i 've got a better appetite .

f : what are you looking for ? m : i smell fresh baked bread . did you just make some bread ? f : yes , but do n't touch it yet . it just came out of the oven and needs about 20 minutes to cool down . m : i do n't want it cool . i wanted hot from the oven . f : no , do n't touch it . it 's really still baking inside when it comes out . it needs time to finish . the bread will be too soft and sticky inside if you break it open now . m : but that 's the way i like it . hot and soft , hmm ... i 'll just take a small piece . f : fine . if you like it that way , go ahead . but it 's much better after it rests for a while . m : do n't worry . i 'll eat it that way , too . are we gon na have breakfast soon ? what 's cooking ? f : your favorite : fried eggs and sausage with mushrooms and onions . why do n't you go set the table for me and then make the coffee ? the food should be ready in 10 minutes . oh , put three plates out there , please . we have a visitor coming for breakfast . m : who ? f : my sister kay . m : hmm ... there goes my appetite . why is she coming over ? f : you should n't be so rude . she 's a nice girl , just a little depressed sometimes .


f : although i do n't want any hot soup , i will go to the restaurant with you .

f : although i do n't want any hot soup , i will go to the backyard with you .

f : since i do n't want any soup , let us go bcak in the house .

f : thank you , i will go bcak in the house then .

m : why do n't you have some of my cake sue ? i made it just for this party . f : sorry bill , i 'm not into cakes at the moment . i thought you knew about my diet . m : on your birthday ? surely you can eat whatever you want on your birthday , you can start your diet tomorrow . and anyway , you look great . f : well , thanks bill , i am not on a diet to lose weight , actually . my doctor told me to stop eating certain foods . i 'm trying to avoid being allergic to something . m : i did n't know food could help with that . i also noticed you did n't eat any of the sandwiches jill brought . f : yeah , and you and tom and sharon all brought different cakes . i 'm dying to try them . m : why do n't i go get you a salad ? i 'm sure you 'll feel better if you eat something ? f : all right , it 's the only thing here i can eat what i really wanted some hot soup . m : why do n't i go and get some soup from the restaurant across the street for you ? f : that 's awfully nice of you , but i 'm enjoying my party , maybe we could go afterwards . m : ok , you go back in the house and chat with the guests . and i 'll call the restaurant and tell them will be there in a few hours .


f : when will i get eggs and bread ? i have been waiting for my lunch for a long time .

f : thanks . i am looking forward to eggs and fruit . i do n't want some bread .

f : please give me fruit and bread . i 'm allergic to bread .

f : thank you . just fruit and bread will be okay .

m : how can i help you mam ? please , feel free to order anything from our breakfast menu . f : i would like to have some bread , but no eggs , please . i 'm allergic to them . could i have some fruit instead ? m : no problem , ma'am .


m : thank you , i must have left the laptop here when i order the food just now .

m : thank you , you can send the laptop to my hotel room if you find it .

m : thank you , please send it to my hotel room if you find it .

m : thanks , my colleague told me he saw the laptop in the office , so it must be here .

m : hello , this is eric garmond in room 317. i ca n't find my cellphone . is it possible i left it on the counter after i checked in ? f : wait a minute , i 'll check the lost and found box for you .


m : i am glad that you think it is useful to look at flights at flexible dates .

m : you are right . i can book hotels at flexible dates on this website .

m : thank you . i will compare different airlines at this travel agency .

m : sure . the travel agency will choose nonstop flights for me .

m : i need to book a flight online . can you help me ? f : sure . i use a website called kayak.com . that compares the prices of many different airlines . they also have a cool quality where you can look at flights a few days before and a few days after your scheduled dates to find the best price .


f : since your birthday is next month , let 's continue to talk about your parents .

f : since your birthday is next weekend , let 's continue to talk about birthday party .

f : since your birthday is next month , let 's keep talking about new year 's gifts .

f : let 's continue to talk about birthday party .

m : i ca n't wait until my birthday this weekend . f : me too . are you having a giant cake this year ? m : yes , and hopefully i get a lot of gifts . my parents have planned out the whole party already , and i know my friends are preparing to give me a big surprise .


f : i really think you should go to central mountains once .

f : since you do n't plan to go skiing during the break , what do you want to do ?

f : what made you feel bad when you central mountains three years before ? you seem unsatisfied with it .

f : seems that you do n't recommend going to central mountains . why ?

f : i 'm thinking about spending my spring break skiing at a central mountains . you were there last year . how was it ? m : to be completely honest , it 'll left a lot to be desired .


f : that 's good . you are lucky to buy the furniture in a very low price .

f : you told me that there are some old furniture in the apartment . why you spent high price in some used furniture in the sunday market .

f : good for you . you spent less money in the furniture in the friday market .

f : i heard that there are promotion about the furniture in the market every sunday . but you already have bought some used furniture in the saturday market , right ?

f : you 've called her apartment furnished , have n't you ? m : yes , i bought some used furniture in the sunday market , and it was a real bargain .


f : ben is not interested in the training experience .

f : others cherish ben for his long term efforts .

f : ben is very eager for the scholarship . but , others are more eager to get scholarships .

f : ben is very eager for the scholarship .

f : does ben go to great lengths to apply for the scholarship ? m : no one cherish is the scholarship more than ben . question : what can we learn from the conversation ?


f : you are too tired to go with me . it 's a pity .

m : what are your plans for this afternoon ? f : i 'm going to class . it 's aerobics . do you wan na go with me ? m : are you nuts ? all that jumping around , it makes me tired just thinking about it .


m : indeed . we should not build any power station in the village .

m : i think the plan is practical . i would support it .

m : leave me alone . i do n't care about the power station .

m : i think the plan is necessary , but i 'm against the plan . it 's not good enough .

f : what do you think of the plan to build a power station in the village ? m : it will ruin the village . and in any case , i do n't think it is necessary . f : i ca n't agree more .


m : that 's really cool . most of your design are shoes .

m : yeah . i can see that you designed mostly handbags for these companies .

m : you are great . you have designed for some australian companies .

m : wonderful . i also bought some jackets which you designed mostly .

m : oh , lucky . do you still work for ferragamo now ? f : no , i left there in nineteen eighty eight . i 've been a free designer since then . i 've designed for some italian companies as well as to american companies and in the last 5 years i 've also been designing for the british company burberry . m : what have you been designing for them ? f : mostly handbags and sometimes shoes and leather jackets .


f : i feel very happy because i like it very much .

f : i feel ashamed , but i like this old one all the same .

f : why did you buy a second hand car for me ? it is so disappointing . i thought you 'd have bought me a new one . m : do n't be so angry my darling , i wanted to buy a new car for you , but i have n't got enough money at the moment . so when i got to the car market , i changed my mind . f : i feel so ashamed to drive such an old car . you know all my friends have good cars and beautiful houses . i really envy them . m : i am sorry for that . please forgive me , i can promise you that if my business grows better for 3 more years , i 'll surely make a fortune , then i 'll buy you the most expensive car and a beautiful house with a nice , big garden and in the garden , there will be a fountain and a swimming pool .


m : i 'm not surprised that you do n't find it difficult . you are so smart .

m : how can you find it easy and boring ?

m : how is your physics going ? f : it seems that the more of the teacher talks , the less i understand .


f : so you bought country song books to get information more easily , right ?

f : so you bought country song books to start a new radio program , right ?

f : so you bought country song books to get inspired to create new songs , right ?

f : so you bought country song books to get information about jazz music more easily , right ?

f : how did you get interested in country music ? m : well , when my wife and i first caught our record player . we started to buy all kinds of records , soon , i found that i was buying more country music records than any other kind . f : how did you start working for the radio station ? m : i thought there should be a radio program of country songs , so i went to cbc , and suggested it . that was how we started the program called golden country time . f : then you were asked to write articles to explain the background of those songs . m : yes , but soon i got tired of running to the library to find information . so i started buying country song books and building my own library .


m : i actually think we can have dinner in my house .

m : but i still think the red rose restaurant is a good choice . let 's go .

m : you 're right . i also like the soft music , let 's go to the blue moon restaurant .

m : ok , but the blue moon restaurant is too noisy , are you sure you want to go there ?

m : shall we eat out tonight ? f : sounds great . where do you want to go ? m : how about the red rose restaurant ? it 's very near my house . f : it 's too noisy there . how about the blue moon restaurant ? i like the soft music there . it 's a much nicer environment for eating .


m : really ? you visited the british museum on the first day ? oh , that 's great . it 's a nice place .

m : so , you did n't enjoy your trip to england at all and you visited hyde park on the first day ?

m : so , you went to new york zoo and visited the british museum on the first day ? okay , i see .

m : so , on the first day you did n't visit buckingham palace but you visited london zoo , right ?

m : lisa , did you enjoy your trip to england ? f : yes , i did . we met some nice people there and i got to see a lot of famous places . m : where did you go ? f : we visited buckingham palace , tower of london and the british museum on the first day . the next day , we went to hyde park and london zoo . then we went on a boat ride on the thames river .


f : yes , your old car is comfortable and expensive . but you new one is not comfortable at all .

f : why do you think your new car is worth the money but it is n't comfortable ?

f : yes , your old car is safe and comfortable . but why do you think your new car is not safe ?

f : yes , your new car is safe and comfortable enough for you to drive for a long trip .

f : why did you sell the car ? m : it gave me too much trouble . i was spending too much money on it . i was spending more money than it was worth . unfortunately , of course , when you actually sell the car , you 've already spent the money on it , so you lose both ways . f : well , what was the trouble with your old car ? m : the engine needed a lot of repairs and the wheels were giving trouble now and then . when i set off on a journey , it gave me a sort of feeling but i might not get to the other end . so i decided to change it . f : is the new car good ? m : yes , it 's newer , more comfortable and it has n't given me any trouble at all . when i set off , i 'm quite sure that i 'll be able to get to the other end safely .


f : we can come to an agreement . you give me $ 500 and i loan a camera to you .

f : you 've already borrowed a camera . why do you wan na buy your own equipment ?

f : uh , maybe you are right . it is a good choice to buy your own equipment .

f : borrowing a camera is a better deal than buying one and you need n't pay a deposit .

m : i do n't have a good camera . how am i going to take nice pictures of the butterflies ? they 're so colorful . i want to get in really close so everyone can see the details . f : our photography lab loans cameras to all students enrolled in my class . do n't worry . just show your student id and they will give you 1 . m : what if i lose it or break it ? f : just be as careful with the camera as you are with your own one . we trust you . plus , you need to pay a deposit of $ 500 just in case something does happen . m : i think i 'm better off buying my own . i bet i can get one for $ 60 . 00. even if i get a used one , it 's better than having to owe the school $ 500 .


f : really ? you mean you can offer me a ride after class today ? oh , thanks . you are really a nice person in this school .

f : no , thanks . you mean you 'll not try using him in the future ? oh , as we are now in the shop , we can go to his shop now .

f : really ? you mean you can offer me a ride after class tomorrow ? oh , thanks . you are really a nice person in this school .

f : no , thanks . my car is not in shop again , and i can drive it . oh , let 's continue to enjoy the beautiful scenery of this park .

m : is this table on the corner ok ? f : sure , we can sit here . m : gee , you 've hardly got anything on your plate . f : yeah , i guess i 'm just not that hungry . m : what 's the matter ? are n't you feeling well ? f : well , i 've been really worried . it 's my car . it 's in the shop again . m : really ? what 's wrong this time ? f : i do n't know exactly . something 's wrong with the brakes i think . m : well , at least that should n't cost you much to fix . parts are cheaper for all american cars like yours . did the mechanic say how much it would cost ? f : he said he would call me later today about the cost . m : watch out , he does n't try to take advantage of you . f : what do you mean ? m : well , some car mechanics , if they think that someone does n't know much about cars , they might try to over charge that person . f : maybe so , but i trust this man . he has done some work for me in the past and his prices seemed to be fair . m : oh . that 's good to know . maybe i 'll try using him in the future . by the way , do you need a ride home after class today ?


m : i agree ! but i am picking it up day by day for it 's hard for me to learn .

m : on the contrary hoeny , i think you should learn the western table manners because it 's vital .

m : the eastern table manners are really hard to learn !

m : i am familiar with western table manners because it reflects certain culture .

m : honey , since you are american , which hand should i use to hold the fork ? f : left for the fork and right for the knife . m : got it . it 's so troublesome to have western food . i 've been learning the table manners , since we got married . but i still ca n't . f : well , having western food is more about western culture .


f : she must feel sad about the score . i wish you can have a nice talk with her in the afternoon .

f : catherine will feel happy after talking with you , since she got 100 in the english exam .

f : it is ok for you to ask catherine to read more , she likes math the most . she will make progress .

f : you are so nice to give catherine more exercises . i hope that she will not hate history anymore .

f : let me have a look at the exam results . thomas , 98. william , 85. oh , my god . catherine , only 50. she wo n't be happy when she sees the mark , for history is her favorite subject . m : so i have to have a talk with her this afternoon . maybe she should do some extra exercises . and reading more is also a good approach .


f : well , this eye doctor 's office has a lot of space so you wo n't feel uncomfortable .

f : ok , this elevator is much faster than the one you live in on the twelfth floor .

f : ok , it 's a good thing that this elevator does n't feel very wobbly .

f : okay , but the fourteenth floor we are standing on is much higher than the twelfth floor you live on .

f : mark , i remember you saying that small spaces made you feel uncomfortable . should we take the stairs instead ? m : no , i should be ok. i live on the fourteenth floor in my own building . so i 'm used to it . i 'll just close my eyes until it 's done .


m : so you like this house because it 's small but you can go to the sports center ?

m : although that house has a lot of space , we have a nice house now .

m : i agree with you . the space of the house is quite limited .

m : so the house is quiet because it 's far from the sports center , right ?

f : i went to look at those new houses near the sports center this afternoon . m : oh , yes ? f : they 're really nice . there is a lot of space and each house has got 3 bedrooms and a separate shower room .


m : okay , i 'll arrive in tokyo before 5 pm .

m : okay , i 'll arrive in london by train before 11:30 am .

m : okay , i 'll arrive in tokyo before 11:45 am .

m : okay , i 'll arrive in london by plane before 11:30 am .

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


m : i like cold chocolate cake when it 's hot .

m : thank you . i just want a hot drink on a cold day .

m : i 'm dying of heat . i just want a cup of iced tea .

m : but hot drinks are not for such hot weather .

m : it 's freezing out there . f : well , you 've come to the right place . what can i get you today ? m : please give me the hottest drink you serve . f : ok , one hot chocolate coming right up .


f : so i can find a cafe behind the bank .

f : your home is really far from the bank .

f : so the restaurant is next to the bank .

f : excuse me . could you tell me where the bookstore is ? m : turn right and it 's beside the bank .


f : really ? i do n't look relaxed today ? oh , it is because i woke up once last night .

f : yeah , although i did n't fall asleep right away , i slept well last night .

f : yeah , i think i look relaxed today because i slept well last night .

f : really ? actually , i woke up twice and had bad dreams last night .

m : good morning , susan . did you sleep well last night ? f : i fell asleep right away , did n't wake up once and did n't have any bad dreams . m : great ! you look much more relaxed today .


m : well , honey , i think we should have a queen-sized bed .

m : mom , i think we should have a double bed , do n't you think ?

m : sure . here is the key for your apartment . thanks for visiting .

m : sure . here is the key for your apartment with the queen-sized bed .

f : excuse me , sir , can you help me ? i need to buy a bed for my new apartment . m : of course , what size bed do you need ? f : it 's a small apartment so i do n't want anything too big . m : well , you should get a twin bed . that 's the smallest size for an adult . it only fits one person . a bigger size bed is a double bed for 2 people . then there are queen size and king size beds . those are very large . there are much too big for you . f : ok. thanks so much i 'll get the smallest one .


f : there is no film on today . how about we go to the park , dad ?

f : at 2:00 in the afternoon . so you agree to watch film with me ?

f : i 've never been to the cinema before . let 's just go there , dad .

f : you said no country for old men is boring ? then let 's go swimming .

f : dad should we go to the cinema this afternoon ? m : go to the cinema ? well , i do n't know . f : helen always takes me to the cinema . m : well , i know your aunt helen always takes you , but what film will be on today ? f : no country for old men . m : no country for old men ? good , it 's an interesting film and it won oscar awards . when does it start ?


m : do n't be so disappointed . it 's my first year of learning .

m : i know this painting is terrible , but thank you for having faith in me .

m : i 'm so happy that you seem impressed with my film .

m : it 's my honor to impress you with my painting .

f : that is a beautiful painting , jerry . where did you buy it ? m : actually , i made it . i 've been taking art classes for the past year . f : really ? that 's amazing . i had no idea you were so talented . this looks like it was painted by a professional .


f : you said it 's a flu and you have little work , so just get some rest at home .

f : remember to take medicine regularly and observe your physical condition .

f : it 's weird you have a bad cough yet no throat hurt . go to see a doctor .

f : since you look very well , taking some simple medicine will help efficiently .

m : hi , there . i think i 'm coming down with something . i need some medicine to get me through the next few days . f : wow , you look terrible . what 's going on ? m : well , my throat hurts . my nose has been running and i have a bad cough . it could just be cold , but i do n't know for sure . f : you should take some cold medicine and get some rest . you do n't look well . m : i have a very important job and i ca n't miss any work . so , give me something strong . f : all right . but if you have the flu , only rest will help . if you 're still sick in 3 days , you should go see a doctor . m : thanks for your help .


m : in fact , the roads around my house are very quiet these days . those in another neighborhood are under construction .

m : yes , and the construction will last for about one week . i am not sure that i can tolerate the noise then .

m : the roads near my house are not in a good condition these days and no one come to make constructions .

m : the construction on the roads around my house has been completed . those in another neighborhood are still ongoing .

f : hi leo . you seem sleepy . are you ok ? m : oh , my neighborhood is so noisy . i ca n't sleep much . f : why ? what 's going on in your neighborhood ? m : the road near my house has been under construction for half a year . it 's still not done . f : is it really loud ?


m : do n't worry , it is only 7:00 , you still have plenty of time to go home .

m : yeah , it 's already 7:45 , you really need to hurry to go home .

m : me too , usually i have to get home at 8:30 , there is only 15 minutes left .

m : well , it 's already 8:15 , i think you do should go to the cinima so you wo n't miss the movie .

f : it 's getting dark . do you have the time ? m : it 's a quarter after 8:00 . f : time flies . it feels like it 's only 7:00. i 'd better start heading for home .


m : painting section is the least popular because the paintings on the show are mostly classical paintings .

m : classical paintings make up a large portion in the painting section .

m : it took me a while to finish the painting sector , which in largely composed of contemporary paintings .

m : i kind of wish more contemporary paintings can attend instead just comprise half of all the paintings .

m : do you know there was a new art exhibition in the city ? f : no , i do n't , is it being held at the city exhibition center ? m : i thought it was there at first or at one of the popular art galleries , but no , and you would never guess where it is . f : come on , tell me . m : it 's taking place inside the metropolitan shopping center . f : seriously ? that 's so unusual . m : yeah , i thought it was ridiculous , but now i find it kind of cool . f : what are they showing at the exhibition ? paintings ? m : there is the painting section and most paintings are the works of contemporary artists , only a few are painted by traditional painters . f : what 's the major difference between the 2 ? m : well , contemporary artists works are more abstract compared with the classical style of traditional paintings . f : i see , so what other sections are there ?


f : sure . what do you want to have today ? this is today 's special in our restaurant .

f : sure . please fasten your seatbelt because we will be landing in london in a short time .

f : sure . please fasten your seatbelt because we will be landing soon .

f : sorry , we do n't have any water in the railway station . you should go to the supermarket outside .

f : sir , the plane will be landing in moscow in 20 minutes . please remain seated . m : i 'm sorry . i just wanted to get something to drink . i 'm so thirsty . can you bring me a glass of water ?


f : you will figure it out by watching tv ! wish you have a wonderful trip through asian states .

f : go talk to your dad ! maybe he will let you have a cat and buy you a new iphone .

f : don ' t worry ! you can certainly find one on the internet that allows your cats .

f : i hope you can find a hotel online that allows pets ! good luck , my friend !

f : hi , peter . what 's up ? you look upset . m : we are planning a trip through the western states and want to take our dog with us . we have trouble finding a hotel that allows dogs , so we 'll probably have to leave the dog at our neighbor 's house . f : i saw a program on tv that said there were more and more pet friendly hotels now . if a hotel advertises as pet friendly , it means you can bring your dog . m : i do n't think my father knows about that . where can we find more information ? f : peter , everything can be found on the internet . m : oh yeah , i 'll do it right away .