m : okay , so you describe yourself as a reliable woman .

m : okay , so you describe yourself as a successful woman .

m : okay , so you describe yourself as an ambitious woman .

m : okay , so you describe your mother as a reliable woman .

m : i 've received your letter of application and i see your current job is as a sales assistant at ray stones book shop ? why have you applied for this position ? f : well , i 've really enjoyed my work at ray stones . i 've always been interested in books and usually the customers are really nice . and i like trying to find books for them . m : so why do you want to leave ? f : because it 's quite a small independent book shop . but ei books is a much bigger company . i read on your website . you have over 50 branches now and you 're still growing , and i see you also have a website where people can order books . m : well , it 's true that we 've grown quickly in recent years and it 's nice to see you found out about the company . so would you describe yourself as ambitious ? f : um ... i do n't think so , but i 'd like to be successful . m : and what are some of your main strengths ? f : ah , i work hard and i enjoy working with other people and uh , i can solve problems . you can always put your trust in me .


m : it is very nice to have a part-time job to help support your family .

m : you are right to prepare for your future career by doing a part-time job .

m : you are right to prepare for your future career by doing a full-time job .

m : it is very nice to have a part-time job to earn some money for your study .

m : what are your plans for the summer vacation ? f : i 'm planning on getting a part time job . m : what kind of part time job ? f : i do n't know . i just want to get some work experience .


f : see you . i will go to meet you first , then i will have a sleep .

f : i will have a sleep first and see you at the hotel . thanks for your understanding .

f : i will go to meet you first , then i will have a good sleep . see you later .

f : i will have dinner with the driver first . see you later .

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


f : so , last night , the weather report said the snow would last only one hour , but actually it snowed about 3 hours ?

f : really ? the weather report said the snow would last 4 hours , but actually it snowed about 2 hours last night ? okay , i see .

f : yeah , although the weatherman said it 's going to snow around 7 to 10 inches , it just snowed about one hour last night .

f : so , actually it snowed about three hours last night and you waited nearly an hour for the taxi ? oh , that 's terrible .

m : what 's wrong with the bus ? i have waited nearly an hour . f : so have i , it 's so cold . the weatherman said it 's going to snow around 5 to 7 inches . m : so what ? last night , the weather report said the snow would last only one hour , but actually it snowed about 3 hours .


f : congratulations ! sir . you are going to be the manager here !

f : sure ! doctor milton would like to see you tomorrow .

f : no problem . doctor milton will make you a records tomorrow .

f : ok , we will see you at 6:15 then . have a nice day !

f : clinic , can i help you ? m : good afternoon . this is frank stone . i want to make an appointment with doctor milton , please ? f : yes , of course , mister stone . we have you on our records . can you manage this afternoon ? m : i 'm afraid not . i can manage tomorrow . f : i 'm afraid dr. milton is not on duty tomorrow . he 'll be here the day after tomorrow . that 's thursday march twenty-seventh . m : fine . i will come along after work at about 6:15 .


m : you want to go to the university next year and study law ? good !

m : do you want to study math as your major ?

m : you 're going to graduate school to study law ?

m : merriam , tell us about your life . f : well , i go to a private girls school and studying 4 courses : math and 3 sciences . i want to go to university next year and study law .


m : how can you like this story so much ?

m : you do n't know the story but like it ? how strange !

m : although you do n't like it , i do .

m : it seems like we have the same taste .

m : i do n't like the story . f : neither do i .


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 .


f : yes , thank you . it will be better if we stop at the departure gate .

f : yes , please . it will be better if we stop at the baggage claim area .

f : thank you for getting me off from the police station , mr. johnson .

f : that 's a great line . what do you think , mister johnson ?

f : thanks for meeting me , mister hawker . m : nice to see you . do we need to stop at the baggage claim area ?


m : yes . we should sleep early recently so that we can be energetic enough to deal with the physics exam .

m : we have our physics exam on the day after tomorrow according to the schedule .

m : though we do n't have exams recently , our sleep habit is healthy , so we should follow it .

m : the physics exam results have come out . we both did fine . our efforts pay back .

m : i 'm so tired . i 've been up late studying for the physics exam for the last 2 nights . f : i have too . we should probably go to bed early tonight though , since the exam is tomorrow . it 's important to get rest and eat a good breakfast before taking a test .


f : why did he give it to you ? i am so glad that my meeting earlier did n't run late .

f : why did he give it to you ? i am so sorry that i was late . i just had a meeting .

f : who gave you this ? i just went to a club so that 's why i was late .

f : who gave you this ? sorry i was late . i just went to play tennis .

f : hey , sorry . the meeting ran late . what is this ? m : someone in the club gave me this . it 's an invitation from a tennis club in sweden .


f : yes , i am never worry about the chemistry test . we meet once a week after school .

f : yes , i am never worry about the chemistry test . we meet three times a week after school .

f : yes , i am never worry about the chemistry test . we meet on the weekends .

f : yes , i am never worry about the chemistry test . we meet during lunch hour .

m : great job on your chemistry test , anna . this is your second be in a row . f : b plus actually , so there is a small improvement that . m : so what have you been doing ? you used to be a d student before ? f : i 've joined a study group , our members discuss all the difficult stuff . m : great idea . maybe you will have more time on the weekends to go out with your friends . how did you find the study group ? f : i saw a notice on the message board at lunch one day . i decided to check it out and now we meet once a week after our last class of the day . m : good for you , so you 're not nervous about your chemistry tests anymore ?


m : you do n't have to be nervous just because you are afraid of getting up late since you have already studied here for 3 years .

m : you are great because you do n't feel nervous as a new student .

m : do n't be nervous just because you are a newcomer . i will help you to overcome any difficulty .

m : you do n't have to be nervous just because you are not ready for your coming exam since you have already studied here for 3 years .

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


f : i do n't think they are too short for you . but you do n't like it anyway .

f : i think so . the jeans on your son are too long . we have smaller one .

f : are they too long for you ? we can make it shorter if you want .

f : yeah , i do think the style is not so in this year . and they not fit you anyway .

f : how are those jeans ? m : they fit me well and i like the style , but i find them a little bit too long .


f : why do you want to leave the big city and go to new york ?

f : why do you want to go back to the school in new york ?

f : you want to become a teacher in new york ? good for you .

f : you want to become a teacher ? good for you .

f : frank , i thought you were working in new york . m : i was , but i 've moved back . i just could n't get used to living in a big city . so here i am , back in school . taking courses for a teacher certificate .


m : thank you , you are a nice waitress .

m : thank you , dear . the waitress will lead us , so you can just wait here now .

f : i 'm sorry for making you wait for so long . now there is a table available in non smoking section , please follow me .


f : so let 's buy a birthday cake for john .

f : thank you and it is nice for jackson that he sends his blessing to me .

f : wow , i forgot it was my birthday today .

f : hi , bob , i 'm glad to see you here . m : happy birthday to you , julia . and john asked me to say `` happy birthday '' to you .


f : i understand . i know that i did the wrong thing which broke the rules .

f : alright . so i 'm fined 50 yuan for forgetting to bring my license , right ?

f : i just lost my license , darling . i did n't do anything wrong except this .

f : though i stopped at every red light , i should n't have exceeded the speed .

m : excuse me , madam , let me check your drivers license . f : sorry , sir . i should n't have driven through the red light . m : what you did was against the law , so i have to give you a ticket . you must pay 100 yuan .


f : i have never thought you would find your passport in your pocket .

f : i remember after using your passport you put it in you bag .

f : i saw you passport in your car just now .

f : there 's nothing in your pocket . i 've already looked it over .

m : it looks like i lost my car keys . f : ah oh , i hope you did n't lock your passport in your car . m : no , luckily it 's right here in my pocket .


m : since we are in the fruit store , why not buy some bananas ? they are very good .

m : although we are in the bookstore , we do n't need to pick out a story book for the children , do we ?

m : i 'm fine at home . i 'm not going out now .

m : ok , wait for me at home . i 'll be right back .

m : what do you want me to get ? i 'm ready to go now . f : pick up a story book for our children please and some bananas and potatoes , if they 're nice .


m : come on ! it is not that difficult you thought . my job is just playing some music .

m : you think the job is interesting ? but i do n't want to do it in the summer vacation .

m : yeah , it is interesting , i quite like the job myself . otherwise i wo n't apply for it .

m : i agree with you . it is a very valuable job . i can learn some cooking skills from it .

f : i ca n't believe it 's almost summer . m : yeah , i know . the year went really fast . f : what are you going to do this summer vacation ? m : i 'm going to work for a company . f : a company ? what 's that ? what do you do ? m : we help at parties . our company prepares and serves the food , and usually another company provides the music . f : i did n't know you could cook . m : i do n't have to cook . i 'm only an assistant . f : when do you start ? m : tomorrow . we 're helping a birthday party . then a big family get together . f : so , what exactly do you do ? m : before the party starts , i help set everything up . you know , bring the food in and arrange the tables , make sure it looks nice . f : sounds pretty easy . m : that 's only the first part . during the party , i have to serve food and drinks to the guests . f : well , at least you get to meet people . m : yeah , and after the party is finished , i help clean up . f : yuck , i hate to wash dishes . m : oh , i do n't wash dishes . someone else does . i just put everything in the truck . f : that 's not so bad . sounds like a cool job .


f : thank you . the milk does n't have any smell , so it must be in good quality .

f : thank you . i think the fruit has gone bad .

f : thank you . i think the milk has gone bad .

f : thank you . i do n't know why the milk is so salty , so i want to change another brand .

f : i 'm sorry to complain about the milk . when we opened it at home , it smells terrible . m : oh , i 'm sad to hear that . i will change it for you right away .


f : i 'll call you later and tell you whether we are going to new york as you said or not , honey .

f : great . then i 'll choose sardinia for holiday by myself . 200 euros a week is really cheap .

f : no problem . i 'm so interested in florida that i 'll call and try to persuade my friend now .

f : thank you very much . i shall discuss with my friend soon and tell you the result later .

m : good morning . can i help you ? f : yes , please . i 'd like to book a holiday . m : florida is very popular , you can do lots of things there . f : is n't it very busy in summer ? m : it is all year , but there are lots of hotels . f : i 'm not sure . m : well , what about a holiday center in sardinia ? you can fly there easily and this year , the price is only going to be 450 euros a week . f : that sounds more interesting , i 'm going to have to talk to my friend first . m : that 's fine . give me a call when you 've decided .


f : so , the video section is most popular for the short movies it shows .

f : almost no one want to miss the photography section .

f : i ca n't get into the crowded sculpture section so i quit .

f : in the new art exhibition , i 've never seen so much people admiring the photography together in one place .

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 ? m : there 's a photography section , a sculpture section and a video section . f : what 's being shown in the video section ? m : short movies , it 's actually the second most popular section of all 4 after the photography section . f : interesting , which section is the least popular ? m : the sculpture one .


f : my umbrella is right on the shelf . i 've looked for it for a while .

f : i totally forgot i put my umbrella right behind the door .

f : i become more absent-minded these days that i put your umbrella behind the door .

f : there 's no need to bring my umbrella because it 's sunny outside .

m : it 's going to rain . you 'd better take an umbrella with you , lucy . f : ok , thank you . but where is my umbrella ? i remember i put it on this shelf . m : actually , you put mine on it . yours is behind the door .


f : yes , chicken is white meat and it needs to go with beer .

f : yes , chicken is red meat and it needs to go with white wine .

f : yes , chicken is white meat and it needs to go with red wine .

f : yes , chicken is white meat and it needs to go with white wine .

m : i 'm not sure what to order to drink , beer , white wine or red wine . f : they say red needs to go with red wine , light colored meets go with white and oily foods are good with beer . m : i know chicken is white meat .


m : fine , i still want a guarantee although they are the lastest style .

m : fine , so they are the latest style from the u.s. right ?

m : although they have a guarantee , they are not tough .

m : ok , since they are from the asian leading brand , i will buy them without the guarantee .

f : brand new sunglasses just $ 80 . m : really ? they do n't look very new . f : these are the latest style from europe . m : anyway i just bought some the other day . f : not like these . ok , just for you . one pair for $ 70 . m : do they come with a guarantee ? f : what do you need a guarantee for ? these are really tough .


m : why did you put my cigarette out for my problem ? you just said it 's good of me to smoke when i 've got a cold .

m : really ? you mean i do n't need to put the cigarette out ? and you will give me some medicine ? okay , i see .

m : so , you prepared some hot water for me and you let me put my nose over the water ? okay , i see .

m : so , you prepared some hot water for me and you let me put my hand over the water ? okay , i see .

f : shall i call and tell your assistant that you 're not going to work today ? m : yes , please , dear . tell her i 've got a cold and a headache , but i hope to be back in a day or 2. you 'd better tell her i 'm staying in bed . f : but you 're not in bed ? do you want me to tell a lie ? m : oh , it 's only a very little one , dear . i 'm not making a false excuse . i really have a bad headache . f : then put the cigarette out . it 's very foolish of you to smoke when you 've got a cold . m : very well , dear . you 're quite right . f : look ! here 's some hot water . please do as i tell you now . i 've put something in the water that will do you a lot of good . put your nose over the water .


f : yes , this one looks amazing , as you emphasize , but you should n't ignore the price .

f : the ring is not good . all that you notice is just the size .

f : you only remember the price ? even so , the gold ring is cheaper .

f : seems that you care most about the cost . alright .

m : look at this silver ring ! it 's nice and it 's cheaper than that gold ring . f : but it 's smaller than the gold one . m : well , yeah , the gold one is bigger , but look at the price , $ 1000 is a lot of money .


m : thanks . i asked for dessert 30 minutes ago , and i want to eat it in this park .

m : why do you say you will not check for me ? i just want to try the dessert in this restaurant !

m : thanks . as the dessert has been served to me , i want to stay a while in this shop .

m : okay . i really want to try the dessert in this restaurant .

m : pardon me , miss , i asked for dessert 20 minutes ago , but it has n't been served to me yet . f : i 'm so sorry , sir . i 'll check it for you .


f : where do you plan to spend your holiday ?

f : father 's day is coming . what do you want to buy for your father ?

f : i want to hold a birthday party , will you join us ?

f : i 'd like to buy some gifts for my dad 's birthday this weekend . any ideas ? m : there are so many to choose from , such as flowers , ties and so on .


f : thank you for showing me the direction .

f : thank you for offering me a lift . but you are in a rush , i can go there by myself .

f : you do n't need to lend me your car . i 'm fine .

f : you can give a lift . it 'd be so nice of you !

f : i 'm afraid i did n't quite hear what you said . m : i said there is no rush . i can take you in the car .


m : that 's ok. the parking fees are not expensive . thanks for your information .

m : thanks for your information . we are going to the town centre right now .

m : thanks for telling me the way to the town centre . we are going to drive there right now as there no parking fees .

m : thanks for telling me the way to the shops in the town centre .

m : can you give me some information about getting to the town center ? f : well , you can drive , but the parking is difficult . it will be quite expensive if you stay there all day .


m : great ! i 'm so glad that we do n't need to have meals on the bus during the trip .

m : great ! i 'm so excited to have meals on the bus during the trip .

m : fast-food shops are good choices for having meals during the trip . i 'm so glad that we do n't need to have meals on the bus .

m : i 'm so glad that we will have meals in hotels instead of on the bus .

m : hello . i 'd like some information about the trip to kathmandu . f : yes , of course . how can i help you ? m : well , how do we travel ? f : it 's a special kind of bus with room for sleeping . m : and how many people in a group ? f : well , the bus sleeps 10. usually , there are 8 travelers and 2 drivers , and a girl to look after you . m : so , we sleep normally on the bus ? f : yes . the bus is fully equipped for cooking , and it 's got a shower system that we put up every morning if the weather permits .


f : i know you think english is interesting , but next lesson is chinese , so you should take out the chinese textbook .

f : my sister nancy finds english quite difficult too .

f : i 'm glad that you think english is easy , but i find english is really hard , so it is the lesson i do n't like most .

f : i agree with you that english is difficult , that 's why chinese is my favorite course .

f : hello , lin fang ! m : oh ! hi , lucy ! f : what 's the next lesson , lin fang ? m : english . f : oh , good ! that 's my favorite subject . m : that 's because you always find it so easy . i find it very difficult so i do n't like it much .


m : yes , and the director 's telephone number is 310-280-1452 .

m : yes , and the director 's telephone number is 310-280-1501 .

m : yes , and the director 's telephone number is 310-218-1452 .

m : yes , and the tutor 's telephone number is 310-280-1452 .

m : hamilton high school , can i help you ? f : yes , i have some questions to ask . my son hopes to study in your school . m : welcome . i am glad to help you . f : thanks . we just knew about the school yesterday . what if i miss the application deadline ? m : you can still apply as a `` late '' . your application will be given a number . we will take students in number order . f : does my child get transportation ? m : if you live more than 3 miles , 3 miles included , away from our school , your son can qualify for transportation . f : how can i reach my son 's teacher ? m : you can leave a message in the office at 310-280-1501. you can also send them an email . all emails are listed on our website . f : what if the teacher does n't get back to me ? m : if there is no response , please call the director at 310-280-1452 . f : my child is into music . can he continue to develop his interest ?


m : i am having dinner with dr. gran in a restaurant . what do you need ?

m : i 'll have lunch with dr. gran in the dinning hall in the hospital .

m : ok. i 'll wait for dr. gran in the classroom . i have some questions about my homework .

m : ok. i 'll wait for dr. gran in the hospital .

m : i have an appointment to see dr. gran for a physical exam . f : please have a seat . she is out for lunch and she will be back in a few minutes .


f : really ? you mean you will sit on your chair and visit your friends over the weekend ?

f : yeah , it will not be a busy weekend , as you will join us over the weekend .

f : really ? you mean you will watch dvds you sister has bought over the weekend ?

f : really ? you mean you will sit on your sofa and watch dvds over the weekend ?

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


f : i really good at speak out my feeling .

f : yes , i need to cancel my trip to spain .

f : i do n't know how to speak out my feeling .

f : i 'm so stressed . i do n't know how to tell my boyfriend that i think we should break up when i go to spain next year . m : well , i think honesty is the best policy .


m : hurry up , it 's already 8:50 , science class begins .

m : i 'll pick you up at 11:45 for the the science class .

m : the science class will finish at 10:55.how about going to the library together after class ?

m : so science class begins at 10:55 , my favorite lesson is science .

m : what 's the schedule for today ? f : our first class is at 8:50. it 's math . it does n't finish until 10:35 , then we have a 20 minutes break . after that , it 's science , which lasts until 11:45 .


f : i am so glad that you are excited about your coming holiday .

f : oh , you must be disappointed about your holiday .

f : why are you disappointed about your holiday ? it has always been sunny .

f : i am so glad that you are satisfied about your holiday .

f : hello , jack . are you having a good holiday ? m : hi , mom , do n't mention it . it has been raining every day since i got here .


f : good idea . i visited the pyramids of egypt last year . i can write this in my composition .

f : good idea . my sister visited the pyramids of egypt last year . i can ask her for help .

f : good idea . i visited the pyramids of egypt last month . i can write this in my composition .

f : good idea . i visited the pyramids of egypt last week . i can write this in 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 's interesting . then he must like watching tv at home when he was a boy .

f : so did i , when i was young , i liked collecting old tv sets too .

f : it is because he liked making toy computers when he was young that he could invent the software program known as the world wide web in one thousand nine hundred and eighty-six..

f : sounds great , his success can not be separated from his interest in making toy computers .

f : do you know anything about tim berners lee ? m : sure . he is a great scientist . he invented the software program known as the world wide web in one thousand nine hundred and eighty-nine . f : can you tell me more about him ? m : of course . he was born in london , on june eighth one thousand nine hundred and fifty-five . he studied at queen 's college , oxford university from one thousand nine hundred and seventy-three to one thousand nine hundred and seventy-six . f : did he show an interest in computers when he was young ? m : yes . as a boy , he liked making toy computers out of old tv sets .


m : yes , the internet has become the source of all the information you get .

m : you always like reading newspapers . why do you never go to the website to watch the news ?

m : your tv is so big . i believe that all your information comes from tv .

m : the signal of your internet tv is very good .

m : why do n't you have a tv in your house ? f : why should i ? the internet has also taken the place of my radio and newspapers .


f : what 's the fun of seeing a new play alone ? you should have watched the sports game with me last night .

f : so you and your wife went to see the new play . sounds romantic .

f : yeah , the book we read yesterday night was very interesting .

f : oh , i understand . how 's the social event you attended last night ?

f : hi , charles . did you see the football game on tv last night ? m : hi , laura . i wanted to watch it , but i could n't . f : oh , that 's a pity . it was really exciting . why could n't you watch it ? m : oh , my wife wanted to see a new play .


m : thank you ! i am going to win that ipad mini .

m : thank you ! i am going to win that pocket radio .

m : thank you ! i am going to win that ticket of disneyland .

m : thank you ! i am going to win that ipad mini in the coming english contest .

f : hi , you look excited . what happened ? m : it 's a lucky day for me . i not only got a chance to see the cba , but get the ticket of disneyland . and the most important thing to me is that a singing contest will be held in our school soon . i plan to take part in it . f : great ! you have a good voice . by the way , are they giving prizes ? i remember last time you got a pocket radio in the english contest . m : it is said an ipad mini will be given as a reward to the first prize winner . f : so cool . i bet you can get the first prize . good luck !


m : i know . i always lose my car keys .

m : this is the first time i lose my car keys .

m : i know . i should study harder on my lessons .

m : i know . i should let you keep the car keys .

m : oh , this is so annoying , where on earth did i put my car keys ? f : you never learn your lessons .


m : what about a tennis game which i want too ? but my friend did n't buy an online game .

m : yeah . but i still want an online game .

m : well . i think it will be better if i buy an online game , even though i just shooting game last week .

m : i will buy a shooting game which i bought last week .

m : my friend bought an online game , which i can play with them . if i buy it too . f : but you just bought that new tennis game and shooting game last month .


f : oh , that 's bad . the baby is ill .

f : the baby stops crying . although he is very lonely , he never cries .

f : the baby is crying again . he is alone and we should be with him .

f : the baby is crying again . m : leave him alone and he 'll stop soon enough . f : how can you say that ? perhaps something is wrong with him . let 's go and see . m : ok. look , nothing serious . he just wants us to be with him .


m : that 's nice . i can put your motorbike in the yard .

m : that 's nice . i can put your bike in the yard .

m : that 's nice . in that case , i can put your motorbike in the garden .

m : that 's nice . in that case , i can put your motorbike in the storeroom .

m : hello this is simon marshall . i spoke to you the other day about renting flat 3a . f : oh , yes , hello , simon . what can i do for you ? m : well , i just want to ask a few practical details . firstly , you mentioned a storeroom . where exactly is that ? is it next to 3a , on the third floor ? f : well , the apartment 's on the third , yes , but the storeroom 's a little way away , just past the second door to the right . under the stairs , in fact . m : but it 's on the same floor , is n't it ? f : yes , it is . m : fine . is there hot water in the apartment ? f : oh , yes , it runs off the central heating . it 's at a fixed 60 degrees . it used to be set at 55 , but last year we were asked to increase it , so we did . m : ok , now can you tell me a bit about the yard , and the garden ? how big are they ? f : well , the yard is about 20 square meters . m : oh , so there 's room for my motorbike , then . although it is not new , i like to keep it off the road at night . an the garden ? f : that 's much bigger . about 150 square meters .


f : thank you . that color does n't suit me well , so i 'm not quite like it .

f : it 's really expensive and i want to return it .

f : it 's not that i do n't like the color .

f : can i try another pair of shoes , please ? these are too big and i do n't like the color . m : certainly . these are size 9 , so i will get you a size 8 with a different color .


f : do n't worry . as a policewoman , i 'll solve your problem .

f : my workmate , do n't worry . i 'll call the police .

f : now mr.snow , what can you remember about the attack ? m : well , i was working late yesterday evening . f : what time did you leave your office ? m : about 9:15 ? f : are you sure ? m : yes , officer . i looked at my watch . f : what did you do then ? m : well , i locked the door and i was walking to my car when somebody hit me on the head . f : did you see the attacker ? m : no , he was wearing a stocking over his head . f : tell me mr.snow , how did you break your leg ? m : well , when the doctors were putting me into the car , they dropped me .


f : yeah , i see . so when are you going to start the new radio program about jazz ?

f : sounds reasonable ! you need some different thoughts when you write songs .

f : so , are your books all about jazz music in order to get information more easily ?

f : yeah , that 's a better way go get more information for the program and songs .

f : how did you get interested in country music ? m : well , when my wife and i first got our record player , we started to buy all kinds of records , jazz , country music and rock . 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 .


f : well , that was quite hard for that you was n't permitted to eat ice cream for 24 hours .

f : that was really tough for that you just could drink water for 72 hours .

f : yeah , eating only porridge for 48 hours must have made you go crazy .

f : yeah , you must have felt very hungry after 48 hours ' hunger .

f : hello , bill . nice to see you again . i heard you went into hospital for a few days . i hope everything is ok . m : yes , fine . i was really nervous just before i had the operation , but strangely enough , the operation was over when i woke up . f : it must have really hurt afterward . m : well , the nurse gave me plenty of pain killers , but it did feel uncomfortable . i was n't permitted to eat anything for 48 hours . that was the worst thing .


f : that 's all right . let us go to london by bus .

f : no , i do n't want to take a bus . let 's go by plane .

f : no , i do n't want to take a bus . let 's drive there .

f : there are still have some train tickets left . why do n't we go there by train ?

f : what time should we leave for london tomorrow ? m : i do n't know . let 's go to the ticket office and check the times . f : oh , no . all the tickets are sold out . what should we do ? m : let 's get the bus .


f : so what do you think of the redecorated house we 're talking about ?

f : since you like the newly painted wall , what do you think of the redecorated house we 're talking about ?

f : since you like the newly painted wall , what do you think of the new library we 're talking about ?

f : since you did n't think the old paintings on the wall were good , what do you think of the art exhibition we 're talking about ?

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


m : since you ca n't have everything sorted out by then , i 'll change the plan .

m : so you ca n't have everything sorted out by then ? let me sort things out .

m : you will phone me the day after tomorrow ? i 'll wait for the call .

m : ok , i will wait for you to call me tomorrow . i really look forward to the outing .

m : what time are we leaving for the outing ? f : i 'll phone you tomorrow . i should have everything sorted out by then .


f : you sold your belongings because you need money , right ?

f : the reason of buying furniture is your move , is it ?

f : because of your move , you have to sell your belongings , right ?

f : because you prefer the new things , you want to sell your belongings ?

m : i 'd like to put an ad in the newspaper , please ? f : a classified ad ? m : yes , i want to sell my furniture . i 'm moving .


m : i 'm going to the library to borrow some books .

m : i 'm going to bank beside the library .

m : i am finding the way to the train station .

m : i can find the way to the library just across from the street ? how possible ?

m : excuse me , could you tell me the way to the library ? f : it 's over there , across from the street .


m : well , why do n't you want to go to rome again ? i thought you liked there .

m : well , since you never been to milan , do you want to go there ?

m : well , since you have been to florence several times , what do you think of there ?

m : hello , barbara . welcome back . you look great . f : rod , it 's lovely to see you again . m : how was your trip ? f : fun , but tiring . milan was interesting . it 's bigger than i expected , noisier and dirtier too . m : and florence ? what did you think of florence ? f : well , i did n't go there . have you been there ? m : no , i 've never been to italy . i 'd really like to go to rome . well , the cars in the car park . is this all your luggage ? f : yes , but the suitcase is very heavy .


f : ok. good luck on preparing the english exam at home .

f : sure . let 's watch a movie together .

f : sure . let 's go and take some pictures together .

f : why do you want to stay at home and watch a movie ? we should go outside .

f : let 's go to the pictures . m : i do n't think there are any good movies on now . i think i 'll just stay at home and prepare for my english exam .


f : so you paid 140 pounds for your driving lessons , right ?

f : you mean you paid 400 for your driving lessons , but the teachers ' car is old , right ?

f : so you paid just $ 140 for your driving lessons , right ?

f : you mean you paid 40 for your driving lessons , but the teachers ' car is old , right ?

f : peter , you 're learning to drive , are n't you ? do you go to the aa driving school ? m : actually , it 's called the abc driving school . f : is it expensive ? m : i 've had 10 lessons already and each one is 14 pounds . f : i see . and is the teachers car new ? m : yes , and it 's not a big car , so parking is easy .


m : so , you make the call because you need to have a personal talk ? well , i am gordon and i am in the office at the moment .

m : really ? you make the call because you need to apply for a job at ibm ? ok , if you were calling from ibm press 5 .

m : yeah , you can press 2 as you make the call for an appointment . and if you are making a personal call press 1 .

m : yeah , you are right . you can press number one as you make the call because you need an appointment .

m : hi , this is gordon . i am not in the office at the moment . you have reached gordon 's voicemail if you are calling for an appointment press 1. if you were calling from ibm press 2. if you are making a personal call press 3 . f : i need an appointment so i 'll press number one .


f : turn right here and i can see the book store , right ?

f : turn left here and the book store is just between the supermarket and the kindergarten , am i right ?

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 the kindergarten .


f : it seems that you do n't like qingdao . you did n't remember anything about it .

f : haha , i also like dalian very much , so i 'm going to travel there .

f : i 'm leaving for dalian tomorrow . i 'll come back to bring you a present .

f : you have n't been to guiyang , so we can go together next time .

f : do you like traveling ? i 'm going to dalian next week . m : yeah , i like it very much . i 've been to many places , including dali , wuhan , guiyang , but the most memorable one was qingdao .


f : well , let 's get back to work and i 'll drive you home afterwards .

f : well , i have to find a parking space now . i guess i 'll see you around .

f : i guess you are right , but i just love driving to work .

f : i know ! taking the underground has so many benefits ! i should keep taking subway to work .

m : betty , fancy seeing you here . i did n't know you took the underground . f : i do n't usually . it 's just that i 'm fed up with driving and paying so much for gas and the buses are crowded and unreliable , so i thought i 'd give this a try . m : i know what you mean . i started taking the subway 2 years ago and it 's wonderful . both my home at her office are within easy reach of the stations . when i was driving , i was n't getting nearly as much exercise .


m : alright , i 'll go to the red building and find the atm opposite the convenience store .

m : so it 's next to the yellow building on the left , okay , i 'll find it .

m : okay , i 'll jim the atm is just on the right of the street , he wants to know that .

m : alright , i 'll go next to the yellow building and find the atm .

m : pam , where is the closest atm ? f : do you see that yellow building over there ? m : yes . f : it 's right next to it on the right .


f : so press the emergency button right now . we need to wait for a long time .

f : can we call the service center ? it wo n't start by itself .

f : okay . let 's just do nothing and wait for a second .

f : just waiting and doing nothing . do you know the elevator was out of order since wednesday .

f : uh oh looks like there is a problem . m : yeah , i 'm afraid so . last friday , this elevator was out of service all day long . f : do you think i should press the emergency button ? m : no , let 's just wait a minute or 2 first , it may start by itself again .


m : i see . the training room is opposite the service desk . i 'll come to there in a minute .

m : you mean opposite the quiet room is the training room whose entrance is round this side .

m : oh , opposite the service room is training room where we can learn economic system .

m : ok , i can find the training room which is next to the help desk . i can borrow up to 5 books each time .

f : i ca n't give you a tour now i 'm afraid . i have to stay here at the help desk since all the other librarians are very busy now . but i can show you a few places in the library here on this map . m : that would be helpful . f : ok. so we are here at the help desk , next to the service desk , where you go to borrow and return books . you can borrow up to 10 books each time . m : yes , i see . f : opposite the service desk is the training room , which is used by library staff to give training to staff and students on how to use the computer systems . the entrance to that room is round the other side .


f : ok , thank you , professor . i 'm very happy to be your student .

f : ok , thank you , professor . as your student , i will hand it in before january 15th .

f : since you 're a policeman and i 'm a driver , why should i hand in a paper before january 15th ?

f : since you 're a salesman and i 'm a customer , why should i hand in a paper before january 15th ?

f : how many pages do you expect us to write for this paper , sir ? m : no less than 10 pages . f : when should we hand it in ? m : before december fifteenth .


m : thank you . i 'll go to look at the clock because i need to know what time it is .

m : thanks for telling me when my train is supposed to leave . maybe i should buy the same watch as yours .

m : i 'm so glad that you told me the time and the location of the boarding hall .

m : do you have a watch by any chance ? my phone battery is dead and i think i 've missed my train . f : sorry , i do n't . but i think there 's a big clock by the boarding hall .


m : well , last you went to hawaii and this year i plan to go there with my families .

m : oh , so you wo n't go to europe again , i hope you will have fun with you friends in egypt .

m : well , i guess you wo n't go to europe again , may you have a great time in japan !

m : so this year you will go to egypt to visit your parents like you did in the last summer ? that 's not bad .

f : where are you going to take your vacation ? m : hawaii . f : that sounds like a great place to visit . is your family going ? m : yes , we plan to go mountain climbing , fishing , swimming and windsurfing . but most of all we are planning to relax . my wife is taking a whole bunch of books to read . f : your children must all be excited about it . m : yes , they are . they 're counting the days . are you going to europe again this summer ? f : no , not this time . we 're going to visit some old friends in egypt .


m : since you need only one bedroom for yourself , i 've got one on the list .

m : you need two bedrooms for yourself far from the university ? let me look .

m : two bedrooms near the university , sure . you can hve a look at this list .

m : oh , you want a flat of three rooms for whatever price . there should be many .

f : excuse me . we 'd like to rent a flat near the university . m : ok. how many people are you looking for somewhere for ? f : 2. we 'd like something as cheap as possible . m : ok. how many rooms do you need in the flat ? f : we 'll need 2 bedrooms , the kitchen and dining room can be separate or combined .


m : maybe you are right . i should n't blame her for driving too slowly .

m : but we have been waiting like forever ! it is not even the rush hour .

m : maybe you are right . she is late because of the traffic .

m : maybe you are right . i should n't blame her for being rude .

m : this is the third time we 've had to wait for anne . it 's so rude of her to make us all wait in the rush hour . f : do n't be angry with her . she does have to drive 15 miles in the rush hour in order to get here .


f : well , my plan for saturday is going boating . and we 're staying in a country inn .

f : well , as it a bit warm , my plan for saturday is going camping . and you can join us .

f : really ? you mean it does n't sound interesting ? oh , my plan for saturday is going shopping .

f : yeah , it 's the boating that you really like . well , my plan for saturday is going boating .

f : gordon , i 'm going to keswick in the lake district this weekend . m : really ? f : yeah , 5 of us . why do n't you join us ? we 're getting to keswick on friday . then we 're going boating on saturday and on sunday . we 're going to do some shopping . then i will take some time to visit my aunt lucy . m : you 're not going to camp , are you ? is n't it a bit cold ? f : no , we are not . it is a bit cold . we 're staying in a country inn . it 's not like 5 star hotels or anything , but it 's really comfortable . m : sounds interesting . you know it 's the boating that i do n't like .


m : so you get 150 yuan ? is it enough for a month 's to use ?

m : then you get 300 yuan each month , the same as i do .

m : you get 450 yuan each month ? i envy you .

m : my parents give me 300 yuan each month . f : 300 yuan ? that 's 150 yuan more than i get from my parents .


m : do you mean you booked movie tickets at 3:00 on the phone ?

m : do you mean you booked movie tickets at 3 o'clock at the ticket office ?

m : great , you 've booked movie tickets for three o'clock through the internet !

m : great , you have booked movie tickets through the internet !

m : mandy , could you make a call to the cinema to see if there are still some seats left for the movie this afternoon ? f : i have already booked the tickets online for the 2:00 o'clock movie . i am thinking of picking them up from the ticket office after we have lunch at the restaurant . what do you think ?


f : well , you must have a great time in the destination san diego , right ?

f : oh , travel from new york to vancouver must be very interesting , i hope i can do that too .

f : that 's a long way to travel from washington to san diego , you are so brave !

f : the 50 days trip must be exciting , san francisco is a wonderful city , right ?

f : here we go . now , terry , you were saying that you went from vancouver to san diego . how many days did that take ? m : um , the total trip took 42 days but that included one day on the bus up and then one day on the bus back .


m : we are both too busy recently , but we still have time to work out .

m : we have n't seen each other for a while . i really miss you .

m : we almost exercise every day , so we see one another a lot recently .

m : amy , i have n't seen you for a while because you are lazy .

f : hey , tyler . long time no see . m : sylvia , i have n't seen you here at the gym for ages . f : yeah , i 've just been too busy to work out .


f : you always play computer on weekends .

f : i remember that you should finish your science projet .

f : did n't you say you planned to come to my house for dinner ?

f : you said you never play computer on weekends .

f : hi , john . what are your plans for the weekend ? m : huh ? my plans ? nothing really . probably read some books or play on my computer . why ?


m : hello , this is the tourist center . may i help you ?

m : thank you so much for putting me through .

m : the post office sent his package to my home at the wrong address .

f : good morning , tab company . m : would you please connect me to mr.wood 's office ? this is jack wilson , his neighbor . f : alright , one moment please . i 'll put you through .


m : nice choice ! this purse is really nice .

m : sorry , we do n't do return for scarves , miss .

m : who will exchange her shoes with you ?

m : why do you return this scarf ? it 's beautiful .

m : let 's go shopping . i need a new jacket and you can get that purse you wanted . f : oh , i change my mind , i ended up spending my money on shoes instead . i do need to return a scarf , though .


m : the service is too slow . let 's just leave .

m : the music is so loud . i could n't bear it any more .

m : the music is loud and the food is terrible . how can such a restaurant like this survive ?

m : i ca n't hear a thing over the music . we ca n't even talk . let 's go somewhere else for dinner . f : but , dennis , the food will be here any minute . why do n't we just ask the waiter to turn down the music ?


m : do n't be said though the paper was not as good as you had thought .

m : it 's great to hear that the professor was content with your paper .

m : i see . you did n't work hard enough on your paper . but fortunately the professor was satisfied with it .

m : although the paper was not as good as you had thought , the professor was satisfied with it .

m : what sort of grade did you get on your research paper ? i know how hard you worked on it . f : yeah , i was hoping for something really good , but the professor said i did n't give enough supporting details .


f : do you not want to go check out these things because you are not interested ?

f : i see . you do n't have any money because you have n't had a part-time job recently.yaobu

f : so you 're not going to class because you do n't have any money ?

f : you do n't go shopping because you have no money , do you ?

f : there is a sales event at the shopping center this weekend . let 's go and have a look . m : i do n't want to go . f : what 's wrong ? do n't you always go check out these things ? m : yes , but i 've spent all my pocket money this month .


f : thank you . it 's so great that we are working in the same company .

f : you are the best classmate in our class . thanks for helping me with my homework .

f : thank you for picking up our son . you are such a goos husband .

f : thank you for lending your umbrella to me . you are my favorite co-worker .

m : will you look at that coming down ? i thought today was supposed to be a warm sunny day . f : i know . me too . i left my umbrella at home . i do n't even have a coat . m : do you know how long it 's supposed to rain ? do you think we can wait it out ? f : well , i have to pick up my son from school , so i ca n't wait long . let me check my weather app . m : i do n't know if you can get service here on the phone . f : oh , i can . my phone is pretty reliable . let 's see ... it looks like the rain is going to last another hour . i 'm going to have to try to get a taxi . m : i have the company car today . maybe you could use it to pick up your son and i can get it back from you tomorrow before we start work .


m : great ! going to hometown at weekend is always a good choice .

m : great ! going to hometown during summer holiday is always a good choice .

m : great ! going to foreign countries during summer holiday is always a good choice .

m : great ! going to hometown after finishing middle school is always a good choice .

m : where did you spend your summer holiday , liuhua ? f : in my hometown , it 's changed so greatly in 3 years that i hardly found a way to my grandpas .


m : sounds great ! could i go on a trip with you when summer starts ?

m : i know what you mean . you need to work to save money .

m : i know what you mean . you need to work to save money to pay for your tuition .

m : sounds great ! i 'd glad to hear that you will buy a new car when summer starts .

m : school is finally out . do you have any plans this summer , kate ? f : yes . in august , i 'm going on a two week vacation to the bahamas . m : awesome ! how much is that going to cost you ? f : do n't ask . i have to work every single day this month , just to be able to pay for the vacation .


m : oh , you went to harvard university . that 's one of the best universities around the world .

m : why did you choose the university of pennsylvania at that time ? did you like there ?

m : so you niece is going to brown university and you went to the university of pennsylvania ?

m : oh , you went to brown university . how was there ? did you like your university ?

f : excuse me , can you tell me where i can find dresses for teenagers ? m : yes , there on the left next to the purses , but do n't you think you should look for something uh a bit more mature ? f : oh , no , it 's not for me . i 'm looking for a present for my niece . she 's turning 16 next week and she 's having a big party . m : oh , i remember when my daughter was that age , she 's about to graduate college now . f : how wonderful ! yeah , elizabeth is looking at schools right now . we 'll probably take her on a tour of the east coast colleges sometime in the fall . she lives with my brother and his wife in oregon . m : there are some schools there that offer good programs , but they probably do n't get the scenery like we do here on the east coast . i 've always like seeing the seasons change . i went to the university of pennsylvania . what about you ? f : i went to brown university .


f : ok. you are going to attend an anniversary party , are n't you ?

f : fine . i am sure you will look good at the wedding .

f : sure . you will look great in this jacket at this business event .

f : ok. i am sure you will be perfect during your own wedding .

f : i 'm happy to hear about your friend 's wedding , sir . for your jacket , would you like a more traditional 3 button or a modern 2 button ? m : let 's go with the 2 button . i 'm not as slim as i used to be , you know .


f : let 's learn music theory together , so that we can make progress .

f : well , as for me , i only like singing . i 'm weak at performances .

f : for now , i only like watching movies . i 'm weak at sports .

f : yes , i am only interested in reading , but i am good at music theory .

m : now we have five-day classes every week , so we have more spare time than before . f : how do you spend your time , timmy ? m : i have interest in playing the violin and i 'll continue to practice playing it . f : do you often take part in a concert ? m : yes , i like to listen to some music . at present , my major objective is to learn from others . f : do you like classical music or pop ? m : i like both . how do you spend your spare time then , lily ? f : playing the piano is my favorite activity . m : our hobbies are similar to each other . i hope we can often exchange experience together . f : so do i. but i am weak in the theory of music . m : me too . would you like to go with me to visit my uncle ? he 's a professor of the institute of music .


f : really ? you will read the magazine to kill time and you will leave half an hour later ?

f : so , as you will leave one hour later , you want to read the newspaper to kill time ?

f : so , you mean you will leave one hour later an you want to read the food page ?

f : so , you do n't want to read the newspaper now and you will leave two hours later ?

m : excuse me , where is the newspaper ? f : why do you want to read the newspaper ? you always watch the news on tv . m : i know , but i wo n't be leaving for another hour . i want to read the newspaper to kill time . i want to read the sports page .


f : yeah , i hope that he can find a new business to support his family .

f : i agree . his daily life depends on this store that has been opened for 8 years .

f : yeah , he must be devastated . he has been doing this business for more than 2 decades .

f : i agree . he has a wealthy family . so even if he does n't do anything to earn a living , they will get by .

m : did you know that james is store closed last month ? f : that 's too bad . he had owned that store for 15 years . i wonder what happened ? m : i do n't know , but life must be pretty hard for his family without it .


m : i understand . there hardly is any thing to do in florida , no wonder you are not interested .

m : i see . you do n't like the many tourists in florida in summer . how about hawaii , honey ?

m : ma'am , if you dislike the crowded summer in florida , let me introduce another place to you .

m : yeah , it 's hard to book a hotel in florida as there is only one there . i 'm disinterested , too .

m : good morning . can i help you ? f : yes , please . i 'd like to book a holiday . m : florida is very popular , you can do lots of things there . f : is n't it very busy in summer ? m : it is all year , but there are lots of hotels . f : i 'm not sure .


m : yes . india only have 1 million homeless people .

m : i thought there are 2 million homeless people in india .

m : well . i do n't think there are 3 million homeless people in india .

m : right . the figure for india top the list with 3 million homeless people .

m : you know what ? our own country , the usa , ranks number one among these countries . f : certainly not . india tops the list with three million homeless people .


m : you 're excited about it . the reason why a tennis club gave me this is that i have signed my name before .

m : you 're excited about it . the reason why a table-tennis club gave me this is that i have signed my name before .

m : why do you worried about this invitation from a table-tennis club in sweden ? i do n't need to go .

m : why are you disappointed ? have n't you received an invitation from a table-tennis club like this before ?

f : hey , sorry . the meeting ran late . what is this ? m : someone in the club gave me this . it 's an invitation from a tennis club in sweden . f : sweden ? why did he give it to you ? m : he wants me to join . a lot of people who joined ended up becoming professional tennis players . f : oh , that 's amazing . you have to do it .


f : sure . i wo n't open the window then .

f : you want to close the window now ? ok , i 'll do it for you .

f : i 'll open the window for you if you are too busy .

f : do you mind if i open the window ? m : we need to keep it quiet here .


m : just want you to know that i need to go home first after work .

m : i 'll contact as soon as i arrive at your office . it wo n't take much time from my place to yours .

m : after i finish my work i 'll go to your office by 7:30 .

m : i have to buy some parts in a computer store next . you probably have to wait for a while .

m : hello , how may i help you ? f : hello , i seem to have a problem with my computer . m : alright . let 's see . what about tomorrow morning about 10:00 ? f : oh , no . that wo n't do i 'm afraid . i 've got a very important report on the computer that must be finished and handed in by 9:00 am tomorrow . by 10:00 it 's too late i 'm afraid . ca n't you come now ? m : well , i 'm at a job at the moment and my wife and kids are expecting me home by 8:00 pm for dinner . f : i know it 's sunday evening . can you at least suggest someone else who can work ? i 've been calling numbers in the phone books and you 're the only one that answered . m : just a moment . do n't worry . where are you now ? f : i 'm at my office . i work in the morning side area . m : well , you 're in luck . i have to pass your area on my way home . now i should be finished here by 7:30 , so what about around 7:45 ? is that ok ? f : that 's great . thank you .


m : it ' s so hard to find a place to live . what should we do , bob ?

m : we both study in a foreign country , that is so unbelievable !

m : helen , that sounds great . we both have plans for the future .

m : i ' m telling you , sue , to study in a foreign country is hard for us .

f : hello , karl . i have n't seen you since we both went to university . m : good to see you , laura . i 'm just back home for a few days . f : me too . how are you finding it studying in a foreign country ?


m : ok. five people are enough for the chinese hotpot .

m : sure . there are seven people for the indian food . it will be great .

m : good . six people will have the japanese food together .

m : that is good . seven people will go for chinese food 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 .


f : then we will meet at 10:00 am the day after tomorrow .

f : then we will talk about your holiday plan at 10:30 am tomorrow .

f : then we will meet at 10:30 am tomorrow .

f : then we can talk about your program at 11:30 am today .

f : can i have an interview with you about my study program at 10:00 o'clock tomorrow morning , doctor johnson ? m : i 'm sorry , miss brand . i 'll be meeting my students then . what about thrity minutes later ? f : ok , we 'll meet then . thank you . m : you 're welcome .


f : wine is n't fine for you ? i thought you liked it .

f : so you do n't like wine and you only like juice , right ?

f : oh , you like wine very much . that 's nice .

f : well , nobody likes drinking wine , but that 's all i got .

m : we 're going to have a party tonight . that 's great . but what kind of drinks should we get ? f : i know that beer is your favorite , but i do n't think everyone likes it . how about some soft drinks ? m : ok , but i do n't think we need too many softdrinks . we 've got one bottle of orange juice . so another 2 bottles of cola will be enough . is there anything else we need to prepare ? f : well , let me see . maybe we better get some wine . m : i agree , if you must . but you know , i do n't have any interest in drinking wine .


m : since you are going to london for a holiday , have a good trip !

m : so you 're going to london on business tomorrow ? what about your father ? he 's going to london to look after you , is n't he ?

m : since you 're going to london next month to check on some schools . which university do you want to go to ?

m : so your father will go to london with you tomorrow to help you check some universities , right ?

m : do you want to go play tennis with me tomorrow morning ? f : that would be fun , but i need to pick up my passport from the police station . m : are you going on a trip ? f : yes , i 'm going to the uk with my dad next month . m : cool , is it a holiday ? f : not really , he is going on a business trip in london and i 'm going with him to check out a few universities that i might apply for next year .


m : yes . it was a very exciting game . i watched it last night .

m : i did n't watch the game last night , but i 'm glad that you enjoyed it .

m : oh , we both are going to watch the game tonight .

m : i did n't watch the game last night , but my wife did .

f : did you watch tv last night ? m : yes , i did . f : it was a good game , was n't it ? m : oh , i did n't watch the football match . i wanted to , but my wife preferred to watch the old movie . f : what a pity . it was quite exciting . both teams played very well .


f : no worries . i love you so much , so i will try to make your mom like me .

f : i 'm nervous about this lunch invitation . i hope she supports our marriage .

f : let 's go . i have promised our mom that i will go home to have dinner today .

f : you are a good roommate . sure you can take my car and drive your mom to lunch .

m : hey , susie . can i borrow your car tonight ? f : no . the last time you borrowed it , you returned it with the gas tank empty . m : did i ? i 'm sorry , baby . i promise to fill the tank this time . f : what do you need it for ? m : i want to take my mom out to dinner . f : and i 'm not invited ? m : you can come if you want . i thought you 'd probably have plans with your friends . f : i do , but i 'd rather go with you . do n't you think it 's time for me to meet your mother ? m : ok , sure , just do n't expect her to love you right away . she never thinks any girl is good enough for me .


f : yes , you are good at playing basketball . and maybe we can play together tomorrow since tomorrow is sunday .

f : you father is a fan of nba games and you are attracted by the games as well , but you never watch the game of cavaliers .

f : the reason why you are attracted by nba games is that the result is changeable and unpredictable , and i agree with you .

f : you like nba games because the result is changeable and unpredictable . but why do you say the games are boring ?

f : it 's saturday tomorrow , so what 's your plan ? m : i 'm so exhausted this week . i 'll stay at home and relax myself . f : you mean you 'll get some sleep and watch several nba games huh ? m : yes , especially the game of cavaliers . f : why do you love nba games so much ? m : nba games are exciting , the outcome can be changed in only a few seconds . and there are fascinating skills , how about you ? what will you do this weekend , go skating as usual ?


m : really ? you can not send it right now although you know how to use the coffee machine ?

m : ok , i see . it 's your second day and you know how to use the phone system .

m : oh , that 's great ! since you know how to use the fax machine , you should send it now .

m : oh , as it 's not your first day , i am not surprised that you know how to use the fax machine .

m : are you new here ? f : yes . it 's my first day . my name is monica marten . m : i 'm wilson leach . that 's my order form you 're working on . f : i just finished it . do you want to fax it to the head office ? m : that would be great . do you know how to use the fax machine ? f : sure , i can send it right now .


f : yes , we can have dinner together and talk about my sister mary then .

f : maybe we can go to a movie tonight since amy will come back next month .

f : how about we meet and discuss about it tomorrow evening at 7:00 ?

f : it is true that we should meet and discuss about the pary for amy .

f : hello , bob . this is nancy speaking . i 'm so glad i 've got hold of you at last . m : were you trying to get in touch with me ? if i 'm not at home , you can usually reach me at my club here . f : that 's good to know . listen , bob , i 've got news for you . m : what is it ? f : my sister amy is coming back from the states . m : that 's great . when is she coming back ? f : next weekend . m : next weekend ? ok. let 's get together tonight and plan a party for her .


f : well , i prefer fashion magazines to sports ones .

f : well , i am more into fashion magazines actually .

f : i also like to read politics magazines .

f : do you like reading fashion magazines ? m : not particularly . they are a little too boring for me . f : i 'm not into fashion , either . i prefer outdoor magazines . m : not me . the magazines i read are all about politics .


m : ok. just one bottle of perfume , right ?

m : sure . one bottle of perfume and a lipstick . it will be 400 yuan in total .

m : sure . one bottle of face cream , right ?

m : good evening , what can i do for you ? f : good evening . i would like to buy a bottle of perfume . m : ok. we have many kinds of perfume here . you can choose freely . f : which brand would you recommend ? i do n't want to buy one with quality problems . m : do n't worry , we have no such problems . how about this one ? it sells very well . f : umm , it smells good . how much is it ? m : 400 yuan per bottle . and if you buy 2 bottles at the same time , you can get a 10 % discount . we have other special offers as well . if you buy lipstick or face cream , you can get a free gift . f : thanks . i just need perfume when i want to buy lipstick i will come here again .


m : i ca n't wash your clothes this time . it 's not my duty .

m : can you fold my clothes ? they are all cleaned now .

m : you will wash clothes for me ? you are the best .

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


f : this pair of trousers was too small for me .

f : i agree . this dress was too expensive .

f : i 'd like to change this dress for one , a size larger ? m : yes , of course , pick out another one . i 'll put this one back .


m : working in britain is not bad , especially for a big company like benz .

m : it is true that your office is small , but the best thing is that we are in france .

m : you mean the office you are working at is in germany with ten people in total ?

m : though we are in france , all of the other three people in your office are germans .

m : isabel , how many people work for rolls royce ? f : rolls royce group is a big company . but our office here in france is small , only four people , two directores from germany , one engineer and myself .


f : yes , we all enjoyed the movie we saw this week , did n't we ?

f : although we saw the film about space exploration this week , there is another exciting film coming out next week .

f : although i am interested in space exploration , i have n't seen any films about it .

f : do you remember the film about space exploration that was on last week ? m : sure , we watched it together and ( ? ) quite impressed .


f : you are welcome . please tell him that i will meet him at 6:00 o'clock at the restaurant .

f : i will be in the square , though i do n't believe his phone was out of power .

f : if he does n't show up in the square , i wo n't talk to him any more .

f : ok , i believe he tried . i can give him a chance to talk to him at the park .

m : hello jane , jack asked me to have a talk with you . he is really sorry about that . f : i do n't want to talk to him . m : would you let me explain that to you , please ? f : i 'm not interested . he promised to meet me at the restaurant but he did n't show up . i do n't want to see him again . m : but jane , that 's because his car broke down . f : so ? he could call to let me know . m : but he left his cell phone at home . f : i do n't believe he tried . m : yes , he did , he came to my flat . do you believe in me ? f : ok , i 'll talk to him . i 'm going to be late for work . i 'll meet him at 5:00 o'clock this afternoon in the square . m : thanks jane . he 'll be happy , and i promise he 'll be here on time .


f : i will see joan eventually , so i would like to see her now .

f : joan is the first person i want to see now .

f : do you want to see joan ? m : she is the last person i want to see now .


m : i need to be in my office for a meeting in 15 minutes .

m : i 'm going to give a lecture . i 'll be late .

m : now let 's stop talking and get going . i need to be in my office in 15 minutes , or i 'll be late for a meeting . f : ok. bye .


f : yeah , although the weather is very cold , we can de everything before sunsets .

f : although the weather is really hot , we can de everything before sunsets , ca n't we ?

f : yeah , we can do everything because the weather is cold .

m : i 've never seen such weather before . f : the whole world is burning . m : i guess we ca n't do anything until the sunsets .


f : ok , although i already have plans , i will pick up your parents .

f : oh , i just guess you just want to borrow my dishes . i 'll bring it to you tomorrow .

f : did n't you want me to help you clean your apartment ? i just do n't have any plans yet .

f : i thought you wanted me to help you clean your apartment .

m : my parents are coming to see my apartment this weekend . i need your help . f : i 'd like to help you clean your apartment . but i already have plans . m : relax , i just want to borrow your dishes .


f : oh , you only have a dancing club , so you find the life just so-so .

f : though there 's no club in your college , you still find the life funny ?

f : i see . being at college for years , you start feeling that it 's boring .

f : with so many clubs , of course you 'll find the college life interesting .

f : what do you think of your new life in college ? m : well , it is very nice . there are many clubs in the college , such as dancing clubs , painting clubs and football clubs .


f : alright , i see , i think that wo n't be a problem , do n't read the wrong chapter again next time .

f : well , although you think these questions are difficult , you have finished all of them , well done !

f : okay , next time remember to read the right chapter , do n't forget that today 's homework is chapter 8 .

f : okay , but do n't forget to read chapter 7 of the book , that 's what you have to do for today 's homework .

f : and do n't forget to read chapter 5 and answer the questions on page 99. oh , jonathan , just a minute , i want to speak to you . m : yes , mrs. fenway . f : jonathan , why did n't you answer any questions on the homework ? m : oh , i 'm sorry , mrs. fenway . but i read the wrong chapter last night .


f : when i got married , i start writing childrens book . yes , i did .

f : when i graduated from college , i began interested in children 's book . yes , i did .

f : when i had my own kids , i graduated i worked in advertising . yes , i did .

f : i got interested in children 's books when i had my own kids . yes , i did .

m : thanks for agreeing to this interview , miss lerner . ok , so i have a few questions . first , when did you know you wanted to write children 's books ? f : well , i studied creative writing in college , but after i graduated i worked in advertising . it was n't until i had my own children that i got interested in children 's books . m : did you write one for your kids ?


m : it is great . since you have found a job , you can talk with your friend in the cafe .

m : wow . i am happy to hear that you have worked on your resume in the cafe .

m : great . it seems that you have worked on your resume with your new ipad .

m : i saw you looked for a job there , but you have not graduated from school .

m : is that a new computer ? f : yeah , my grandpa gave it to me as a graduation gift . is n't it nice ? m : it is . i ca n't believe it 's so thin . what kind of computer is it ? f : it 's an apple macbook air . it 's very lightweight , and has a bunch of built in apps . i could n't be happier with it . m : do they have any other colors besides that one ? f : i do n't know . i like this color . i 've ordered a pink cover for it , but it wo n't arrive for a couple of weeks . m : does the computer have a disk drive ? f : no , it does n't . but i do n't need one . all of my documents are on line . m : well , you 're very lucky . it will be great to have this when you start looking for jobs . f : i already have . today i spent the day at the cafe working on my resume . this computer has great battery life .


f : so you usually go to work by train .

f : you mean you never go to work by bus .

f : why do you usually go to work by car ?

f : hi , ken . do you fly quite often for your job ? m : no . i go to work by bus and drive to different business appointments . but sometimes i take the train to go to the business conferences in other cities or things like that .


m : so it 's a cookbook with about 30,000 words , right ?

m : oh , you need to translate an english comic book , right ?

m : i see . you need to translate a cookbook written in english .

m : ok. an english textbook with 20,000 words , right ?

m : good morning , native tongue translations . can i help you ? f : yes , i was wondering how much it would cost to translate a document from english into arabic ? m : well , it depends on the kind of document how long it is and when you need it returned . we do n't do any translations of textbooks . f : it 's a cookbook about 20,000 words long . it is not urgent so you can set your own schedule .


f : that 's right ! tomorrow is fool 's day ! are you ready ?

f : oh , no . you always remember the fool 's day .

f : haha , got you ! that 's right . it is fool 's day today !

f : yeah , yesterday is fool 's day , and today is 2nd april .

m : i need to go to the bank . f : but they 're all close today ? m : closed ? are you kidding ? what is it ? some kind of holiday today ? f : have you already forgotten what 's the date today ? m : oh , it 's the first of april . april fools ' day .


f : you 're doing your homework . but i want you to clean the dining room .

f : your sister is doing her homework . that 's why i want you to do gardening .

f : why do you and your sister do homework while i want you to clean the dining room ?

f : i want you to do your homework . your sister has just finished her homework and is cleaning the living room .

f : tom , would you come here to help me clean the dining room ? your sister is busy in the garden . m : sorry , mom . i 'm doing my homework now .


f : that means mother is coming back on july 12th .

f : oh , she would come back on july 10th . let 's get prepared .

f : i forgot . mother would return on july 8th .

f : mother would return on july 12th . she said so when she left .

f : mother has been away for days . she 's coming back on july tenth , right ? m : well , she said she 'd returned 2 days before that . but just this morning , she called to say that her work would keep her there for 4 more days .


f : have you ever thought about why ? why do you like country music most ?

f : why do you like country music as jazz ? have you thought about that ?

f : it never happen to me that jazz music is your favorite ! and why ?

f : back to then , many young people like rock music . so do you !

f : how did you get interested in country music ? m : well , when my wife and i first got our record player , we started to buy all kinds of records , jazz , country music and rock . soon i found that i was buying more country music records than any other kind .


m : that 's great . i want to visit your grandma at your home now .

m : it 's a good choice for your grandma to stay in the hotel and have a rest .

m : hope that she enjoy her voluntary work in the hospital .

m : hope that she can come back home from the hospital soon .

m : how is your grandma feeling these daysï¼ f : much better thanks . she will be coming home in a few days . the operation was a success , and she 'll recover soon .


m : so there is no egg in the breakfast offering by this hotel ?

m : why do you think the breakfast is nice ? we wo n't have rolls and eggs .

m : but the breakfast does n't include rolls in the breakfast , right ?

m : but we wo n't have juice for the breakfast . i do n't think it 's good .

f : i like this hotel ! m : what do you like about it ? f : we get a free breakfast with toast , ham , eggs , fresh fruit and juice !


f : yes , i 'm very happy to eat in your restaurant . but the food could be better .

f : yes , i like to eat in your restaurant . your service is very good .

f : hurry up honey , or we will be late for the dinner .

m : ma'am , you forgot your phone . f : oh , thanks , i could n't live without this little thing . m : i know what you mean . it is of great significance to you . so did you enjoy your dinner ? f : oh yes , everything was just perfect . it 's so hard to take the whole family out to eat , but your restaurant was perfect . johnny had his own place to play in and i had time to talk with my sisters and their husbands . m : i 'm glad to hear it . our kids area is always popular .


f : really ? you are doubtful to me ? oh , i 'm taking taking a clothing design class and this was not my final project .

f : so , you mean you are impressed by me ? that 's great !

f : so , you mean you are impressed by me but you think i could not sell it ?

f : really ? you are inspired by me but you think that dress is not really cool ?

m : that dress is really cool . where did you get it ? f : i made it actually . i 'm taking a clothing design class and this was my final project . m : wow , i would never be able to make my own clothes . you could sell it .


m : i guess you are right . i am impatient but creative .

m : yes . i am out going and talkative , but i 'm also impatient .

m : i guess you are right . i am lazy and patient .

m : yes . i am lazy and patient and i 'm not very fun-loving .

f : hey , jeffrey ! why do n't you take this pensonality survey ? i 'll tell you what kind of person you are . m : i 'm the kind of person who does n't like personality surveys . f : oh , come on jeffrey ! i 'd read to you . m : alright , go ahead . f : question one says , `` do you think of yourself as lazy or hard working ? '' i can probably answer that for you . m : ok , i know i am lazy . i do n't like to work too hard , especially around the house . f : you 're right about that . next question , are you more frequently patient or impatient ? m : umm , i 'd say , i 'm patient , especially when i have to wait for you . f : that 's true . i guess i do n't have to ask the next question . i already know you 're fun-loving .


f : fine . but it 's really hard to decide where to put the bed , because it is the first one to be arranged .

f : fine . i agree that the chairs should be arranged first .

f : fine . the bed is the least important one . let 's put other furniture first .

f : fine . let 's arrange the dressing table first .

f : we have got our own home , it must be wonderful to live by ourselves . m : i have been looking forward to it since we got married . f : here i have a dressing table of my own . m : oh , the room is so small . i thought it would be a lot bigger . f : so did i. after all , it 's a new one . it 's our own house . that 's what really matters , is that right ? let 's put the chairs in front of the fireplace . m : umm , but we should first consider where to put the bed . it is the biggest piece of furniture .


m : ok. i know i am a slow typer . i 'll learn to type faster .

m : thanks for hiring me . i will start working right away .

m : thanks . i will pick up the application from you now .

m : i will pick up the application for the manager position .

f : hi , can i help you ? m : yes , i saw your ad in today 's newspaper . it says that you need to hire an assistant . can you tell me some information about the job ? f : ok. well , we manage a very busy agency . the assistant will help by answering phones and typing documents . the problem is that you 'll have to concentrate in a noisy environment . can you handle that ? m : yes , i have worked for busy organizations before . f : and how fast can you type ? m : i type 60 words per minute . f : great . feel free to come down and pick up an application from me . if we hire you , your position will be temporary for the first three months .


f : you should go to the movies for a relax .

f : you 've been watching movies to relax for a long time . come back to study .

f : you will keep on studying ? are you crazy ?

f : why will you check out the books next ?

f : come to the movies with us , matt . you 've been in the library all day . you need to relax . m : you are right , jenny . i 've been studying for so long . i need to take a break .


f : wow , what a small world . i never thought to meet any schoolmates here .

f : as my friend , i shall introduce my brother to you after she arriving .

f : oh , i should n't talk about my brother to a stranger so much , sorry .

f : nice to chat with you too . what 's you name by the way ?

m : erm..no , i 'll just move my bag . f : thanks , how long have you been waiting ? m : oh , about half an hour . i 'm waiting for my friend to meet me . how about you ? f : oh , i 've just got here about 3:30. i 'm picking up my younger sister , she 'll be arriving on a 4:00 o'clock bus . m : where is she from ? f : london . she 's studying there . m : me too . i 'm studying business at the london school of economics . f : she studies photography at the london college of fashion . m : yes , i know it . it 's a very famous college . she must be good . f : maybe , all i know is that she is always asking our dad for money to buy new cameras or something . what do you plan to do after university ? m : well , i might work in a cafe called the blue . but if possible , i 'd really like to travel for a year , maybe to ... oh , i 'm sorry . i 've got to say goodbye , my friend just arrived . well , it was nice chatting with you .


f : i really think you should turn down the music . it 's annoying .

f : you have to get up early , why not go to bed early ?

f : have you set the alarm now ? i do n't want you to be late for school tomorrow .

f : do as i suggested . or you may miss your flight .

m : lucy , could you please turn down the music ? i 've got to go to bed early . i will catch the first flight to detroit tomorrow morning . f : oh , sorry . i got it . by the way , why not set an alarm ? m : good idea .


f : you mean kake should take care of her cat ? but she 's too young to take care of her cat , is n't she ?

f : so you mean kate should keep her things in order ?

f : why do you say kate is too old to stay at home ? she is only twenty .

f : although you mean kate should keep her things in order , she does n't have any toys , does she ?

m : what 's in that corner , darling ? f : let me look again . it seems to be a cat . oh no it 's only kate 's toy panda . m : she is old enough to learn to take care of her things properly .


f : but i think it 's easier to follow the game through television .

f : well , i think it 's easier to follow the basketball on the television .

f : well , the only reason i watch the game on tv is that i do n't need to pay .

f : actually , the only reason i watch the game on tv is that nobody will disturb me .

m : hi shirley , going to the football game today ? f : no , i 'm not . i 'm planning to watch it on television . m : why is that ? are you low on cash this month ? f : money is not the problem . i find it easier to follow football on television than in stadiums . when i see the game in person , i feel as if i 'm too far away from the action and i always lose track of the ball . m : i know just what you mean . besides on television , the new cameras they use give you super views of all the plays . but there 's always so much excitement . people are cheering and shouting when i 'm there in person and i end up cheering along with everyone else .


m : yeah , i am not pretty interested in photography . actually i am surprised that you often listen to music in your free time .

m : yeah , i am interested in photography , but i have no photos of camping trips . and you say you often listen to music in your free time ?

m : you mean that would not be great ? oh , i am just interested in photography while you often go camping in your free time .

m : yeah , i am pretty interested in it and i enjoy camping very much . and you say you often visit beautiful places in your free time ?

m : so what do you like to do in your spare time , lydia ? f : i 'm really into classical music . what about you ? m : what i like to do is just about anything outdoors , like going hiking or going fishing . do you enjoy camping ? f : just so so . do you have any photos of any of your camping trips ? m : sure , would you like to see them ? f : that would be great . so you must be pretty interested in photography .


f : great ! since i promise jenny i 'd go to a movie with her this sunday , i will go to movie the day after tomorrow .

m : okay . i do n't have to work overtime on friday but i will deal with my work the day after tomorrow . so , let 's make it this monday then .

m : ok , i will deal with my work the day after tomorrow , so let 's make it this sunday .

f : why do you say that would not be fine ? i will have supper with you the day after tomorrow .

f : hi , mike . i 'm calling to ask if you 'd like to come and have supper with us on friday . m : the day after tomorrow ? i 'm afraid i wo n't be able to . i have to work overtime on friday , or else i 'll have to work this weekend . f : you work really hard . then how about this saturday evening ? m : i 'm afraid i wo n't be able to make it then either . i promise jenny i 'd go to a movie with her this saturday . how about this sunday ? f : let me see . yes , that would be fine . let 's make it this sunday then .


f : most artists only make about 60 % of what the average person makes a year . it 's hard for them to earn a living .

f : average person only make about 60 % of what the artists make a year .

f : it is said that most artists make about six times more than the average people makes a year .

f : it is said that most artists only make about sixty percent more than the average people makes a year .

f : hey , adam . i 'm worried about my sister , alice . she 's in college and has just declared art as her major . m : why does that worry you ? i 've seen her paintings . she 's very talented in art . f : i know , but i 'm afraid that once she graduates , she wo n't be able to make ends meet . it is said that most artists only make about 60 % of what the average person makes a year . what 's more , it 's harder for art majors to find a full time job . but she does n't seem too concerned . m : but you 're forgetting that there 's even more for them to choose . alice loves art and that 's what 's important . even if she ca n't make much money , she 'll be happy and emotionally satisfied .


f : although i can return the lease when i move out , the lease for six months is too short .

f : although i can get the deposit back when i move out , the lease for six months is too short .

f : do you mean i can get the deposit back when i move out ? that 's wonderful .

f : although i can keep my stuff in when i move out , the lease for six months is too short .

m : everything seems to be ok , but how long do you want the place ? f : six months . m : oh well , that might be a problem . i only sign one-year lease . f : well , one year would be fine , too . i 'm not planning on leaving the area soon . m : well if it 's not a problem , then here you go . f : just let me look at it quickly . m : of course . f : it seems to be a standard lease . m : yeah , and do n't worry about the security deposit . if everything 's alright when you move out , you get it back .


m : i agree . it 's hard to make ends meet on this salary .

m : your salary is low , your work is difficult .

m : what is your job difficulties lie in ?

m : how are things tonight , jane ? f : very quiet . i 'll be ready to go home now , so how do you like working at night ? m : it 's fine . after 3 months without a job , any work is ok with me . f : i know what you mean . you must be glad to have a job again . m : you 'd better believe it . how long have you worked here ? f : not very long . i was hired right before christmas last year . the job is not difficult , but i 'd like to find something better . it 's hard to make ends meet on this salary .


m : i agree with you . studying french is useful and necessary .

m : yes , studying spanish aboard is useful but expensive .

m : i am not surprised that you have the idea that studying english aboard is useful but costs too much .

m : why do you think studying english is useless and expensive ?

m : maria , do you think it 's useful to study english abroad ? f : certainly , but it costs too much . in fact , if we do our best we can also become great english speakers in our country .


m : dear daughter , try hard to play the piano .

m : dear classmates , you should try hard on your math .

m : they will understand you . your violin playing will improve a lot if you try to master this song .

m : they will understand you . the only thing you need to do is try to master this song .

f : this piece is too difficult for me . can i practice an easier one at home ? m : your piano playing will improve a lot if you try to master this song . f : ok. i hope my parents wo n't get tired of hearing the same thing all week .


f : you 're welcome . express delivery service will help you clean your house later .

f : you 're welcome . our home cleaning service can help you deliver your document .

f : you 're welcome . you can deliver your document by contact express delivery service .

f : you 're welcome . we are glad to offer you the phone number of nanny service .

f : hello , home cleaning service . can i help you ? m : yes , i need to have a document delivered . f : sorry , we do n't have delivery service . you may probably try 8460330 at express delivery service , please ? m : oh , thanks .


m : how much should i pay for the coat now ?

m : can i borrow these five books at once ?

m : i want to return this book with this new card .

m : i want to deposit 200 yuan into this new bank card .

m : hi , i 'd like to apply for a card to borrow books . f : ok , please fill out this form . m : alright . all done . f : well , now please sign the card .


f : maybe , a little bit . but the shirt suits you really well unlike your old shirt which is too small .

f : but it is very suitable , your friends will not laugh at your shirt anymore .

f : not at all . at least it is not tight , just like your old loose shirt .

f : my shirt is not unfashionable at all ! i don ’ t like the one you choose for me .

m : tina , my shirt is too tight , is n't it ? some of my friends were laughing at me today . f : yes , it is a little tight . let 's buy you a new one . oh look here , dear . this shirt costs only $ 24 on the internet . i 've seen it for 40 in the shops . m : but do n't you think it looks rather unfashionable ?


m : no , the playground remains the same , but we have new computers for study .

m : yes . though the computer room is small , we have a large new swimming pool .

m : indeed ! the school put in new artificial grass , though the running track is as still .

m : yeah , the improvement of the playground in the holiday makes me feel exciting .

m : can you believe the school year is almost here ? f : i know . every time i walk by our new school , i get a little anxious . m : why ? everything is going to be so much better . f : really ? i heard it is a lot of extra work . m : relax . we 'll get used to it , apparently there was a huge computer room we can study in . also , they have just finished building a new running track and put in artificial grass . f : cool ! we 'll have lots of fun on the playground .


f : it does n't matter if you do n't like living in hawaii . you just go there on business .

f : since you do n't like living in hawaii , why do you go to hawaii to live there ?

f : i know you do n't like hawaii , but you go there just for a holiday .

f : although you like hawaii , you go there just for a holiday .

m : i went to hawaii on vacation . f : do you like it ? m : i love it ! i want to live there .


m : maybe you can join me this weekend , since you currently have no plan .

m : teach me more about writing skills , please .

m : i 'll go fishing anyway . that 's my weekend plan .

f : what are you going to do for the weekend ? m : it depends . if it 's fine , i 'll go fishing . and if it rains , i 'll stay indoors and do some writing . what about you ? f : i am not sure yet .


f : well , i see , jogging for 2 hours everyday is pretty challenging , but i 'll have a try .

f : alright , 1 hour sounds good to me , i 'll try .

f : okay , reading for 1 hour everyday is not hard , i think i can do that .

f : well , i do n't think doing exercise for 1.5 hours every monday is tough .

f : i know you pay a lot of attention to exercise in your daily life . could you tell me something about exercise ? m : ok. i 'm just interested in exercise . the importance of exercise is nothing new . thomas jefferson once wrote that to be successful and academic studies , a person should give about 2 hours everyday to exercise . f : 2 hours every day ? i ca n't do that . m : most experts today do not demand 2 hours of daily exercise . they recommend that people get 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity most days of the week .


m : you are 18 years old ? you are so young !

m : you are 20 years old ? you are so young !

m : so you are 58 years old and you have been living here for 38 years , right ?

m : how long have you been living in this neighborhood ? f : let me think . i moved here with my family when i just turned 18 years old . so i 've been living here for 20 years now .


f : you write to your parents three times a month , right ?

f : your parents write to you twice a week , right ?

f : you write to your parents twice a month , right ?

f : you write to your parents twice a week , right ?

f : how often do you write to your parents ? i write to my parents 3 times a month . m : twice a week . but each time i write 2 letters .