m : yes , you are right . writer is a worthwhile choice for you .

m : since you are a writer now , you must find it is interesting .

m : you must think that being a writer is interesting .

m : sure . you are right . being a writer is a waste of time to you .

m : so what kind of career would you like to have ? f : well , i 'm not sure exactly . being a writer could be interesting .


m : a flight to australia costs $ 300 per person . that 's too cheap .

m : a flight to france costs $ 500 per person . actually , we do not want to go to france for our holiday .

m : a flight to australia costs $ 500 per person . actually , we do not have so much money .

m : a flight to australia costs $ 1000 per person . wow , i ca n't afford it .

f : international travel agency , may i help you ? m : yes , my wife and i want to take a holiday this winter , to someplace warmer . f : i understand . how long do you want to take ? m : only a week between christmas and new year . that 's the problem , you see . f : there is no problem . we can find you a flight to australia leaving at christmas and coming back on new year 's eve . and it will only cost $ 500 per person .


f : nope . my husband will prepare thanksgiving dinner to welcome you next tuesday .

f : some drinks would be lovely . then see you next thursday on the christmas eve .

f : not really . just come next thursday . we 'd be happy to have you on thanksgiving .

f : you and your parents ' coming is good enough . see you on saturday 's thanksgiving .

f : hey , paul , you 're still having thanksgiving dinner at my house on thursday , right ? m : yeah , thanks again for the invitation . i was worried i 'd have to spend it alone after my parents announced they 'd be in finland . f : i think it 's strange that you 're not going with them . is it because of the cold weather in northern europe ? m : not exactly . i have a lot of work to do next week . f : well , i 'm glad you wo n't be alone on a holiday . it 'll be great to have you celebrate with us . the more the merrier ! m : exactly , how many people will be there ? f : let 's see , my parents , my grandpa , my sister , my brother-in-law , my niece and my two cousins , plus us . so , ten people altogether . m : should i bring anything ?


f : look at the name of the credit card , we 're in the wrong bank , darling .

f : sure . here 's your room key and hope you enjoy your stay at our hotel .

f : ok. sir , your room has been prepared . a single room for three nights .

f : thank you for inviting me . i enjoy the meals of this restaurant , honey .

f : good afternoon , sir . can i help you ? m : yes , we need a room for the night . have you got any rooms available ? f : yes . what do you like a single room or a double room ? m : a double room . f : how many nights would you like to stay ? m : we 're only staying overnight . we 'll check out tomorrow morning.how much is it ? f : it 's $ 68 per night . m : ok. do you accept credit cards ?


m : will we arrive at the airport at 12:00 pm ?

m : how about we get to the airport at eleven o 'clock ?

m : just get to the station at ten o 'clock , right ?

m : we 'll have to be at the airport at ten , right ?

m : are we leaving on saturday or sunday ? f : we are leaving on saturday . the plane leaves at midnight , so we 're flying over night . m : oh , really ? i 'm not sure i can sleep on the plane . it makes me nervous . f : you will be fine . it 's easier to sleep than you might think . m : ok , well , what time should we get to the airport ? f : i think 10:00 pm will give us enough time . we 'll arrive in thailand at 11:00 pm , their time . and jenny is picking us up and taking us to the hotel .


f : i ca n't wait to attend the ceremony .

f : although we are not going to attend the ceremony , we will interview the winner .

f : the hotel will open tomorrow then we can enjoy the excellent food .

f : i 'm so excited to think about the ceremony in a month .

f : brian , have you heard that mister giddings will be awarded the prize for best car design at the hyatt hotel next week ? m : yes , but i thought either mister zarba or miss miller would win . i feel they 're more talented than mister giddings . f : they are excellent designers , too . the competition must have been fierce . will the winner receive a lot of money ? m : maybe , i do n't know . by the way , do you know where the hyatt hotel is ? f : it 's right across from the belagio department store on granville avenue , on the left side of a bank . the hotel just opened a week ago . i 've heard they provide excellent food and service . are you going to attend the ceremony ? m : right . f : then why do n't we go together ? m : good idea .


m : wow , sounds interesting ! does he like being a shop assistant ?

m : wow ! how ? where does he keep those sheep in california ?

m : wow ! since when ? what had made him decide to raise sheep ?

m : great ! at least , he still lives in california and you can see him often .

m : susan , you look great ! how is it going ? f : not bad ! it 's good to see you . how is your family ? m : they 're fine . my boy danny is taking a course in computer . f : is he still working at the store ? m : yes , but he wants to change the job . he has a family now and he needs to make more money . how about your children ? what 's michael doing these days ? is he still living in california . f : not anymore . he moved to oregon and now he is raising sheep .


m : that 's great . i 'd like to sleep on the bed which is placed close to the window .

m : that 's great . then i can sit on the chair by the window to enjoy the scenery .

m : that 's great . i have to say that it 's a good idea to put the chairs in front of the fireplace .

m : that 's great . it 's convenient to place the chairs behind the dressing table .

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 . f : well let 's put it over there and the chairs near the window .


f : oh , great . i feel really happy that you agree to go to the park with me .

f : as i do n't want to go outside , let 's surf the website together , james .

f : of course . just listen to your music as it 's raining heavily outside .

f : sure , jacob , let 's go to the park since you get bored with the laptop .

f : are you looking at some funny pictures ? you 've been laughing all this time . m : i was watching a video on youtube . it was really funny . f : what 's it about ? m : it was a news reporter reporting a story about an old man who lives under a big tree . f : how could that be funny ? m : well , as he was reporting the story , hundreds of bees attacked him , and the reporter had to dive into his suv and drive away . but he was unlucky . f : did he have an accident ? m : no , some bees followed him into his car . f : i hope he got to the doctors quickly . jack , how about a walk in the park ? it 's a beautiful day today . m : but i do n't feel like walking outside now . there are so many funny videos on this website . i just ca n't stop watching them . f : come on , jack . you ca n't sit in front of the laptop all day . it 's not good for your eyes . m : you 're right . i 'll go to the park with you .


m : your husband and your son are both poor at taking pictures .

m : wow . your husband bought a new iphone 8 for himself . it must be expensive .

f : yes . but , your son looks more handsome than your husband .

m : emily , i heard you took a trip to san diego . f : yes , my son jim was admitted by san diego university . so i drove him there and visited the city with my husband and daughter . m : what did you do there ? f : well , we were only there for 3 days , so we did n't do too many things . on the first day , we looked around san diego university and then dropped into the local hospital to visit a local boy . i had read about him in a newspaper . he 's suffering from cancer , but he 's very brave . at night we walked around the city . m : did you take any pictures ? f : yes , my husband bought a new iphone 7 plus for my son . and he is really a good photographer . i stored some in my phone . do you want to look at a few ? m : sure . i love looking at photos . f : this one is of my husband and me on the beach and this was taken in a museum before we left . the boy next to my husband is jim . m : your son looks as handsome as your husband . f : they do look very similar .


f : i can tell that we feel pretty happy now .

f : i can tell that we are vey sad now .

f : i can tell that we are a little confused about the exam now .

f : i can tell that we are a little confused about the interview now .

f : thank goodness , it was n't as hard as i thought . m : well , it was completely within my expectation . f : but do n't you think the answers were n't clear for the last few multiple choice questions ? i just guessed . m : i totally agree . the teacher set a few obstacles for us on purpose . otherwise , everyone would get full marks . f : the other tough part was the writing , though what we were required to do was just write a very short and simple essay . i was confused a lot by the use of chinese words and sentence structures . m : um , i had the same problem , we should read more , and then imitate the writing .


f : no wonder . it 's possible that trinity way is too new to be updated on gps as you said .

f : although you said trinity way is new , the gps has clear instructions for this street .

f : you mean trinity way is closed today ? then i 'll find another way to got to star hotel .

f : oh , you suggested me take denman street today as trinity way is a one-way street .

f : hello , milo . i 'm having problems finding the conference center . i passed the star hotel , but could n't find denman street . m : ok , denman street is closed today , because of a serious accident . so you 'll need to get back and take trinity way instead . slow down when you see the gas station and take a right there . f : but i ca n't see trinity way on the gps . are you sure this is right ? m : yes , it 's a new street , so it might not show up yet .


f : sure . you can exchange as long as you have the receipt .

f : you can sign your name here . sorry , we do n't have any receipt .

f : oh , you can pay by anything for the shirt , like cash , credit card or check .

f : sorry . we ca n't exchange the dress you paid by check .

f : can i help you ? m : oh , i 'm just looking , thanks . well , actually , i 'm looking for something for my sister . f : and what exactly are you looking for ? m : i do n't really know . a dress ? f : right . well , what color does your sister usually wear ? m : well . f : ok , what color are her eyes ? m : green . f : ok , purple usually suits people with green eyes . m : oh , great . purple is fine . f : now , what size is she ? m : uhm , well , she is n't very big , but she 's not particularly thin , either . f : that 'll be a medium then . well , we have this rather nice silk evening dress here . m : good . i 'll take it . how much is it ? f : $ 70 . 00 , sir . how would you like to pay ? m : $ 70 . 00 ? ah , by credit card , please . f : fine , if you could just sign ... m : here you are . goodbye . f : just a minute , sir . here 's your receipt . m : oh , yes . emm , can she exchange it if it does n't fit her ?


m : the ticket says it start at 8:30 , and finish at 10:00 .

m : oh , yeah , it should start at 8:30.thanks .

m : does the film start at 8:00 o'clock or 8:15 ? f : it starts at 8:30 and ends at 10:15 .


m : today is tuesday , so you will have a practice , right ? i 'll find you at mary 's after school , see you later .

m : oh , i almost forget today is wednesday . you practice on wednesdays and fridays , so it is today , right ?

m : i 'm sorry , maybe i ca n't join your practice tomorrow , because i have other things to do on thursdays .

m : it 's good to know you 've been practicing on weekends . today 's thursday , and i can join you this weekend .

f : are you going to take part in the school singing contest ? m : no , i do n't think so . f : why not ? you have a great voice and you sing at her local community center every sunday , do n't you ? m : thanks , well . yes , i do sing at the community center , but that is with a whole bunch of other people . i get really nervous singing in front of many people just by myself . f : you could form a group with someone , that way you may feel more relaxed . m : that sounds like a good idea . f : actually , mary , john and i are going to take part in the contest as a group . why do n't you join us ? it would be more balanced to have 2 girls and 2 boys and i 'm sure we will sound great . m : all right , let 's try it then . f : cool . so far , we have been practicing together every tuesday and thursday after school . so we just had a practice yesterday . why do n't you come tomorrow ? we do it at johns .


m : i 'm sure line 6 stops running at 11:45 every night . there comes the taxi .

m : i 'm sure line 7 stops running at 10:30 every night . i do n't know where can we get a taxi .

m : i 'm sure line 6 stops running at 10:45 every night . you can get a taxi over there .

m : i 'm sure line 6 stops running at 10:30 every night . i do n't know where can we get a taxi .

f : excuse me , do you know where the nearest subway station is ? m : the nearest one is 10 minutes away on foot and it 's the entrance to both line 5 and line 6 , which one are you taking ? f : i 'm not so sure . i 'm here on vacation . m : ok , where do you need to go then ? f : i want to go to the m hotel . m : oh , it 's a long line 6 , but it 's 10:45. as i know line 6 stops running at 10:30 every night . f : ok. do you know where it would be easier to get a taxi around here ?


m : so you went to the reception to give your name ? and then ?

m : so you went to the reception to take a test ? and then ?

m : so you went to the secretary 's to give your name ? and then ?

m : so you went to the test room to give your name ? and then ?

m : what did you have to do on your first day of school ? f : first , i had to go to reception and give my name .


f : you watched me on the tv ? it 's my pleasure to have you today to enjoy my violin solo .

f : i 'm glad you like what the newspaper says about me and thank you for your appreciation .

f : thank you . i refused all the newspaper interviews , so you must know me from the internet .

f : wow , what did the newspaper say about me ? but it 's a pity that you could n't come today .

m : i 'd like to congratulate you on your wonderful performance . f : thank you very much . m : i read about you in the newspaper and decided to come and hear you play . i have travelled many miles and i 'm very glad i made the effort . you play the piano beautifully ! what are your next plans ?


m : you are busy checking your email , so you checked mine , right ?

m : so you 're busy preparing this report ?

m : i do n't expect that although you are busy doing housework , you still received my email .

m : why are you busy preparing this report ? your boss needs it the day after tomorrow .

m : have you received my email ? f : sorry , i have n't had time to check . i am engaged in finishing the report . my boss will need it tomorrow .


f : yeah，he is n't good at playing the piano .

f : you are right , he is not only poor at studying , but also singing .

f : yeah , he really does n't study well .

m : you seem to admire mike a great deal . why ? f : well , he 's really talented . he plays the piano very well and he can sing beautifully , too . m : that 's true . but he often gets quite low grades in exams .


f : really ? it was after you 'd been doing some voluntary work for a profit organization and you once ran a restaurant before ?

f : really ? you once volunteered for an organization before ? and then it made you want to become a wedding planner ?

f : so , you never have been doing some voluntary work for a non-profit organization and you just planned the open-air event before ?

f : so , you do n't want to be wedding planner because you once volunteered for an organization before and you found it boring ?

m ; f : amelia , what in particular do you have to do as a wedding planner ? m ; f : i make most of the big decisions with the exception of more personal ones , such as what the bride will wear or who will be invited . i also booked the venue and the photographer . m ; f : so , do people ask you to organize their weddings to save money ? m ; f : well , i reduce some of the costs . but they have to pay my fee , so it works out about the same . in most cases , they are simply too busy to do it without assistance . m ; f : tell me , what made you want to become a wedding planner ? m ; f : in my case , it was after i 'd been doing some voluntary work for a non-profit organization . others come into wedding planning through different routes , such as restaurant management or providing meals for open air events .


f : you poor little thing ! take your time on the physics problem .

f : how many geography problems do you need to solve now ?

f : how many english problems do you need to solve now ?

f : you have already solved the physics problem ? that 's great !

f : henry what are you doing ? m : i 've been trying to solve this physics problem for half an hour and i still have no idea how to do it .


f : i still remember my last meeting with mr. anderson . he is a brilliant general manager .

f : mr. anderson is a very brilliant bank manager . what a lucky guy you are !

f : wish you have a pleasant appointment with the greatest marketing manager in the world .

f : meeting mr anderson at 3:30 and your flight is 4:45 ? do n't miss the flight .

f : are you busy this week ? m : yes . this morning i need to write a business report and this afternoon at 1:30 , i 'll discuss the report with the general manager . f : what 's your schedule for tomorrow ? m : i 'm attending the sales meeting at 9 o'clock and in the afternoon at 3:00 , i 'm seeing mr .black , the marketing manager . f : what about wednesday ? m : i 've got an appointment at 8:30 with mr. anderson , the bank manager . in the afternoon , i 'm taking the 4:45 flight to hong kong for the conference .


f : wow , you went to london street with your uncle who lives in york .

f : sounds like you had a good time living with your uncle in oxford .

f : it 's a pity you did n't watch any show while living with uncle in london .

f : so lucky that your uncle lives in london , as there are many activities .

f : where did you stay in london ? m : we stayed with my uncle . he lives in london . f : what did you do in london ? m : we went shopping in oxford street . oxford street is one of the best places to shop in london . i bought a great pair of jeans there . f : what else did you do ? m : we went to see a musical . we saw the show cats . it was wonderful . i love the songs and the dancing .


m : fine . i 'll listen to you and do more exercise , though i do n't like it .

m : i agree with you . i 'm gaining weight so i also want to take anther medicine .

m : i am very healthy . there is no need for a thorough check-up .

m : i think so . it 's a good idea to have a thorough check-up .

f : well , mister smith , here you are again . i notice that this is your fourth visit this month . you are taking the medicine i offered you last time , are n't you ? m : yes , i take it every morning but i need something else . first of all i have a headache , my head has been aching for almost a week and i 'm losing weight and my food taste funny , as soon as i start to eat i lose my appetite . f : mister smith . i want you to tell me whether you are trying to get exercise . m : yes , i remember your exact words . it 's important to exercise and that includes walking and i 'd try , some days i forget , but when i exercise , i like it . f : well , mister smith . it seems that it 's time for you to have a complete physical examination .


m : i agree with you . it is not expensive if the app cost $ 1 monthly .

m : i ca n't believe that the app which ca n't stop the ads need $ 1 per month .

m : it is really expensive to buy an app on my phone which cost $ 12 monthly .

m : i have finished my paper , so i do n't need to buy the app which need $ 30 monthly .

m : ah , that 's the forth ad that appears suddenly on my computer screen since i started working on my paper . f : you can buy an app that will stop those ads . m : i ca n't afford to buy some fancy $ 10 software just so i can write my paper . f : it 's not that expensive . it 's $ 1 per month .


m : you are right , i will study hard and improve my english . or i would have a hard time when i go abroad .

m : there are so many english translation softwares , so i 'm not worried even i 'm not good at english .

m : i just read the news that a girl was killed abroad , it 's terrible to go abroad alone .

m : i will study hard and improve my english so i can get a high score in english exam .

m : i 'm expecting to go abroad shortly , so i am very anxious to learn a ( ? ) english to get along by myself . f : it 's awful to visit a foreign country without being able to use the language .


m : people in china are more positive than before , because they can not access to information .

m : that is true . people will eat more hamburgers if they have access to more information .

m : exactly . chinese people eat hamburgers everyday so they are more active in general .

m : you are right . since people have access to more information , they become wiser than before .

m : i have noticed that a lot of people around here are very healthy and hard working . i thought all americans just ate hamburgers and pizza and sat in front of the tv all day long . f : huh ... well , our culture and society has become a lot more health conscious than it was 10 years ago . m : i have heard a lot of people talking about organic foods and even growing their own vegetables . f : yes , things are different now . i think most people are just more aware than before whether it is about themselves or the world . there is so much information out there . people are less ignorant than they were before .


f : yeah , it 's not a good strong one and can not make sure i do n't lose the key . and you mean the lock needs extra charge , right ?

f : really ? for another 4 pounds , you can supply lightweight bags for me ? so , the bag needs extra charge ?

f : for another 5 pounds , you can supply lightweight bags for me ? so , the bag needs extra charge ?

f : okay , i see . you mean the pump needs extra charge but it 's not a lot cheaper to rent by the week , right ?

m : hello , clark cycle here . how can i help you ? f : oh , hello . i saw your ad in the local paper and i 'm wondering what kinds of bikes you have , and what your prices are like ? m : well , we hire out 3 main types of machine , electric touring and mountain bikes . are you likely to be riding off-road , do you think ? f : no , i 'll probably be sticking to roads . so , we 're touring bike would be best . m : right , well the rate will be 50 pounds for a week or 14 pounds per day . f : so it 's a lot cheaper to rent by the week . is there anything else i 'd have to pay ? m : well , for another 5 pounds , we can supply lightweight bags . there is no charge for things like a pump or for a lock . it 's a good strong one , just make sure you do n't lose the key .


f : you will buy your mum a coat first .

f : you will buy your mum a handbag right now .

f : i will phone mike first and then give mary a call .

m : what should we buy mom for her birthday , a handbag or a coat ? f : either will do . please ask mary in case we buy the same thing . m : ok , i will phone her right now .


f : i do n't agree . i do n't think dogs like to keep clean .

f : you are right . there are stories that dogs spend their whole life waiting for their owners . cats are not as loyal as dogs .

f : on the contrary , i think cats are more loyal than dogs . but this cat does n't look good , let 's not buy it .

f : you may be right that dogs can catch mice , but are there any mice in your house ? besides , as you said , dogs are not so faithful .

f : oh , what a beautiful cat ! what do you think ? m : i think i 'd rather get a dog . dogs are more faithful than cats .


m : it is so expensive for this amount of food .

m : the price of food in our school is too expansive .

m : yes . the price of the food is affordable . enjoy it .

m : the kind of food is so special for my mom .

f : is it really all you can eat for only $ 12.50 ? that price is not bad .


f : i 'm not surprised that you recommend english dictionaries .

f : i like chinese-english dictionaries as well .

f : why do n't you like english-english dictionaries ?

f : why do you prefer english-english dictionaries ?

f : i 'm learning english , what kind of dictionary do you recommend ? m : well , i prefer english english dictionaries .


f : oh , i will not have hot chocolate . why do you advise that i should eat less chocolate ?

f : really ? you mean i should wait for the lights to turn red and you advise that i should keep the table clean ?

f : really ? you mean i do n't have to wait for the lights to turn green and you advise i should watch out for the traffic ?

f : thanks for your advice . i really should watch out for the traffic .

f : dad , where are we going ? m : first , we will go to the city center and stop for something to drink , then we will visit the university museum . f : where are we going to have a drink ? m : there is a coffee shop round the corner . can you see that big building at the end of the road ? f : yeah , i can see it . m : that is a bank . the coffee shop is opposite the bank . f : good , i will have hot chocolate . m : samantha , stop . wait for the lights to turn green . when crossing the road you must always pay attention to what 's around you .


f : since i have seen the flat and i live alone , i want to rent it now .

f : you can take me to look at the flat right now ? that 's great .

f : having looked at our flat , it 's time to buy furniture , darling .

f : take your time first . i look forward to seeing the flat later .

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 : ok. i 've got a list of places that fit your requirements . let 's just go through them . the first flat is about 2 miles away from your university and it 's near the walmart . f : well , can we go to have a look at it ? we 'd like to see it before making a final decision . m : of course . i 'm not very busy at the moment . if you can wait for about 15 minutes , i can take you there .


m : remember all the lecture notes are on my textbook .

m : yeah . all the lecture notes are on my web page .

m : well , there are only students ' note on my web page .

m : there is only a list of all assignments on my web page .

f : hi , professor smith . m : hi , justine , how are you ? f : i am ok , but i 'm doing badly in your class . i am wondering how to do better . m : i think comeing prepared class may do something to improve your grades . f : how can i prepare for class ? m : have you checked out my web page ? all of my lecture notes are on my web page . you can download the notes and read them ahead of time . f : really ? wow , that would be very helpful .


m : do n't worry , i think there 's still time to buy some food before the film begins .

m : do n't worry , i think there 's still time to buy some water before the film begins .

m : ok , let 's get some food quickly before the concert starts .

m : ok , let 's quickly queue up here and buy film tickets .

m : the food smells delicious and makes my mouth water . let 's buy some . f : ok. let 's line up here . this line seems a little shorter . the film will begin soon .


m : thanks for your advice . i 'm surprised that you hate this article .

m : thanks for your appreciation on my article .

m : yeah , my aunt anna is a good singer and she knows nothing about writing .

m : yeah , these simple sentences are written by my aunt anna , who is a great singer .

f : this article is really good . was it written by you ? m : yes , but i did n't write all of it . i got some help from my sister anna . she told me how to make it better . f : i really love some of the sentences in it .


m : the new products were created by under armor .

m : the new products were created by the company health box .

m : the old product was created by under armor , but the new ones were created by healthbox .

m : the new products were created by the company ua record .

m : have you heard of the ua healthbox ? f : no . what 's that ? m : it was created by the company under armor . it 's a new set of 3 smart devices : a wristband , a scale and a heart-rate monitor . they all record information about you when you exercise , which is then collected in the app ua record . f : i like that all of the information goes into one app , but it does n't sound very different from other products that are already out there .


m : you 're right . playing basketball and collecting stamp need patience .

m : i hate challenging things . so i do n't like collecting stamps .

m : since you hate collecting stamps , why not develop a new interest , like playing chess with me ?

m : you see . interests makes us happy . i 'm so glad that you like playing chess and i like collecting stamps .

m : that 's a rare set of stamps . how long did it take you to collect them ? f : more than five years . m : i lack the patience . i prefer something challenging so i chose to play chess . f : that also needs patience .


f : ok. the car is far away from the london road .

f : so you found the stolen bike near the no . 8 bridge ?

f : ok. there is a stolen car along the eaton road .

f : i see . you found the car near the no . 8 bridge .

f : police station , can i help you ? m : yes , i 'm calling to tell you i found a car . i thought it might be a stolen car . f : i see . where exactly did you find it ? m : near the number 8 bridge along the london road ?


f : what ? i ca n't believe that jobs was sometimes sensitive .

f : i always know that jobs was tough and never cried .

f : so although jobs was sometimes sensitive , he never cried .

f : i ca n't believe that jobs often cried in the interview .

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


m : okay . i want to buy these three types and i 'll pay $ 30 by card . because each one is 10 dollars as you said .

m : wow , it 's quite expensive . i 'll get two for $ 108 , as you said each type is 54 dollars .

m : okay . after 10 % discount , i 'll pay you $ 120 for four types .

m : may i have that type please ? how much does it cost ? f : it 's $ 30 . but today we offer a 10 % discount , if you purchase more than 3 .


m : yeah . i am a fan of jimi hendrix and i really like guitar music .

m : well , i love guitar music , so i love the beatles more than hendrix .

m : yeah . i agree with you . the beatles are a lot better than hendrix .

m : well , i also play in a band , so i love the beatles more .

m : hey , joy . i like jimi hendrix more than the beatles . f : jimi hendrix was a great guitar player . but i think the beatles were better than hendrix . m : why do you think so ? f : they had great lyrics and great songs . it 's a big band , billy . m : but i still love hendrix more than the beatles . f : it seems that you are a big guitar fan , billy .


m : i hope to bring my family to france .

m : i want to take them to france , but i enjoy being alone in france more .

m : i hope i can go back here to meet everyone in a few months .

f : hey , jason , i hear you 're being sent to france for a new position . m : wow , that was fast . i hardly told anyone . the boss just told me a few hours ago . lily , katie does n't know yet in fact . f : really ? so why wait ? when are you going to give her the big news ? m : well , she is teaching at the moment . she does n't finish until 3:30 and then she usually stays after class for a couple hours . it will have to wait until tonight , i guess . f : well , i lived there in two thousand and ten . it 's not that different from the us . the weather is the same and the local people have similar customs , but the food is much better in france . what about your family ? are they all moving with you ? m : i hope to move everyone in a few months . i definitely do n't like the idea of spending my year without katie and our kids . f : well , that 's what a lot of people in our department say i suppose .


m : it really likes to bring dead animal as a trophy of its hunting .

m : ok , the cat always likes to bring in some trash .

m : ok , i 'm taking out the garbage right away .

m : a dead animal is brought by our dog .

f : what is that smell ? did you forget to take out the garbage ? m : no , i think the cat brought in a rat again . f : oh no , that is so disgusting , please go take care of it .


f : no problem . i 'm going to write a reference for you .

f : you want me to travel to singapore with you ? that 'd be lovely .

f : ok. i will study in university as you wish .

f : i will write a reference for you . wish you success in applying to harvard university .

f : max , you wanted to ask me something ? m : yes , professor jones . i 'm applying to this university in singapore . i was hoping you could recommend me .


m : i 'm disappointed that you have kept me waiting for so long so i could just have a few drinks .

m : these drinks taste so good . you should give them a try as well .

m : you did n't kept me waiting at all . i have been making a phone call and did n't even had time for a drink .

m : no need to thank me for looking after you , that 's what i should do .

f : hi , michael ! i 'm very sorry for having kept you waiting . m : it does n't matter . that 's just fine . i have looked after myself . you see , i had a couple of drinks here . f : ah , i see .


m : it seems that you have put a lot in advertisement .

m : you are very persevering fora finding customers door to door .

m : so you were recommended to have this job ?

m : your good reputation makes you more customers . it 's no wonder that people recommended you .

m : mary , i know you love gardening and you started your gardening business a few years ago . i just wonder how a hobby became a business . f : well , i read an article about a woman who 'd lost her job , she used her savings to start her own business . that made me think . my friends often told me i was a good gardener and i thought , why not ? m : how did you get started ? f : oh , doing small jobs for friends and relatives and i soon found myself getting plenty of work . but there was a lot of rain during that first year , so some jobs took longer than planned . but i got nice comments from people when the jobs were finished . m : and how are you getting on now ? f : very well , i get most of my new customers from people who have recommended me , and i have n't needed to look for work by knocking on doors . i do advertise , but that 's just a few notices in shop windows .


f : thanks for discussing the effects of stress with me .

f : thanks for discussing the ways of relaxation with my dad .

f : thanks for discussing the ways of relaxation with me .

f : thanks for discussing the ideas of healthy life with me .

f : i think it 's very important to relax because if you do n't . you can get too stressed . what do you think ? m : yes , i think so , once i even got ill because i was too stressed out studying for exams . but what do you do to relax ? f : well , sometimes i go to my room and lie down and listen to my favorite music or read a book . what about you ? m : i want to relax , i often play computer games . f : i do n't think computer games are relaxing . yhey can be so exciting and then it 's difficult to stop playing . m : it 's not a problem for me , it 's good fun . i sometimes play until midnight . f : really ? that 's too bad for your health , you 'd better not stay up for it again . going out is a better way . i sometimes like to take my dog for a long walk in the country or a park . that makes me feel healthy and relaxed . m : i agree with you .


f : remember we will meet at the cinema !

f : do n't be late man or you will lose me as your friend .

f : yes , professor wang . i understood this issue .

f : no honey . i wo n't play tennis with you . i am tired .

f : tom , what are you going to do this weekend ? m : i have no idea . usually i stay at home and watch tv . sometimes i play computer games . do you have any good ideas ? f : let 's go to the cinema . i have n't seen a movie for a long time . i heard ice age 4 is really popular . let 's go and see it . m : oh , i 'm not really interested in cartoons . how about playing tennis at the gym ? f : ok. i like sports . when and where shall we meet ? m : let 's meet at the gym at 9:00 o'clock on saturday morning . f : ok. see you then . m : see you .


f : being a tickets selling volunteer sounds great . let us go and send our applications !

f : what a pity . if you were approved , you would be able to feed animals in the zoo .

f : you mean you will be a volunteer who takes photos in the zoo for 3 weeks ?

f : can you touch the animals while feeding them ? the volunteer job is cool if you do !

f : have you got any plans for the coming holiday ? m : yes , a very special plan . i will be doing volunteer work in a zoo for 2 weeks . f : volunteer work in a zoo ? how did you hear that they needed volunteers ? from the newspaper or tv ? m : neither . a friend of mine working there told me the other day . f : have you sent your application yet ? m : i sent it a week ago and luckily it was approved by the manager yesterday afternoon . f : what specific things will you do ? m : i will help to feed the animals .


f : really ? you mean i stop at the camera shop to buy a bottle of water , and you want to go to cinema ?

f : ok. you mean there is nothing you want to buy while we are downtown and now you want to go to a clothing shop .

f : ok , i see . you want to go to a camera shop while we are not downtown .

f : ok , i see . you want to go to a camera shop to buy a digital camera .

f : is there anything you want to buy while we are downtown ? m : let 's stop at the camera shop to buy a digital camera .


m : you are right . it is too hot in the room and we have spent a whole day here .

m : you should not complaint that you only has crossword puzzles to keep you busy at home .

m : since we have been here for one day , you must find the speeches are very boring .

m : that is true . the speeches are boring to you . you can entertain yourself then .

m : do n't tell me you 're bored already ? f : well , yeah , i am . m : we just got here . you will have to find a way to entertain yourself then . f : what can i do ? there are just a bunch of boring people giving boring speeches .


m : i want to go to the dentist later , so i may miss the class tomorrow morning .

m : yes . i will return as soon as possible before the first class tomorrow morning .

m : yes . i will be at my dentist at 7:00 tomorrow morning , so i 'll be back before the first class

m : i might sleep late and miss my appointment . so i wo n't go to the first class tomorrow .

m : i have to be at the dentist at 7:30 tomorrow morning . f : then you wo n't miss any classes .


m : although you want to take swimming lessons in the water sports center , there is only one pool .

m : so the waterskiing lessons you want to take starts this year , does n't it ?

m : although you want to take sailing lessons , you ca n't do it in the water sports center .

m : really ? i did n't know you want to take waterskiing lessons . they are indeed interesting .

f : have you been to the water sports center ? m : oh , yes , it 's great . there are 2 pools , one for diving and the other for swimming . you can have sailing lessons , too . f : i was hoping to take water skiing lessons , but it wo n't start this year .


f : since you have no luggage to check in , you can go for security check .

f : i 'm sorry . you 'll have to pay extra money for the second piece of luggage .

f : just one piece of luggage , mr. smith ? you do n't have any carry-on bag ?

f : put this piece of luggage on the belt , please . i need to look at its weight .

m : hello . f : good morning , sir . welcome to london heathrow airport . where are you going ? m : i 'm going to taipei by way of hong kong . f : your passport and ticket , please . will you be checking in any banks , mr. lewis ? m : just one and i have this carry-on bag .


m : do n't be sad because you forgot to send some emails . i know your password . let me send it for you .

m : since you did n't finish your homework on time , why are you still sad because you lost it ?

m : i never thought you would be sad because i deleted your essay , i just knew your password , so i deleted it carelessly .

m : i can understand your sadness about losing your homework .

f : i ca n't find my research essay file anywhere on here . did you delete it ? m : of course not . i do n't even know your password . have you saved a copy anywhere ? f : no , i wish i had emailed it to myself , ah , i did my work on time but the teacher will never believe that .


f : i do n't think you have to take food with you .

f : your family will take clothes there.good idea !

f : so you will take drinks with you to the concert .

f : yes , a tent in clothes is useful at the festival .

m : hey , sarah . this year i 'm going to the rock festival for all three days . f : oh , lucky you , leo . are you going with your cousin again ? m : not this year . my brother has promised at take me there now . my sister is too busy with her college work . f : how will you get there ? m : we want to drive but dad said no and it 's too far from the city for us to cycle there . but there are special buses so we 'll use those . f : what do you have to take with you ? m : just a tent in clothes really . we 'll need lots of water but we 'll buy that an all our meals there . hey , come with us .


m : why is n't there any gas left at the gas station right now ?

m : why do you choose to check and repair the equipment now ? but fortunately you can still provide service .

m : why do you choose to check and repair the equipment now ?

m : although the quality of the gas is terrible , it 's fortunate that you can still provide service .

f : sorry , sir . our facilities are under regular maintenance right now . and ca n't provide service .


f : you mean that i should bring a cold drink for relaxing .

f : you say scott and tina like to play jokes on each other . really ?

f : as you say , humor indeed can help ease embarrassing situations .

f : i agree with you that humor can be a good tool in embarrassing situations . that 's how i usually do . so i never feel nervous with people .

f : with scott and tina both up for the same job , i feel nervous when they 're in the same room . m : i just try to act normally . like tell them a joke or something , that usually breaks the ice .


m : oh my god . i 'm so sorry your mom 's sick .

m : getting in touch with your family can ease your homesickness , ca n't it ?

m : oh , i 'm sorry . it 's hard to be homesick , is n't it ?

m : are you saying your mother has a bad memory ?

m : hi , asha , is your mother feeling any better ? f : no , i 'm afraid not . she 's very homesick . she misses her family and friends back in india .


f : yeah , i agree with you . working as a director assistant is quite boring .

f : you 're right . working as a director assistant can be tiring .

f : well , i agree with you . working as a director assistant is not appealing .

f : so you think working as a director assistant is appealing .

f : i really need to find a job now . m : so do i. do you see anything good listed ? f : how about this telephone sales job ? you call people and try to sell them magazines . m : that sounds boring and anyway i 'm not good at selling . f : well , i am . i might check that one out . oh , here 's one for you , an entertainment director assistant on a ship . m : that sounds fun . i love traveling and i 've never been on a ship . f : it says here you have to work everyday while the ship is at sea . that 'll be tiring . m : that 's ok. i do n't mind working long hours if the pay is good . i think i 'll apply for it .


f : the the orange and carrot soup we had this noon is quite simple .

f : i do n't need the recipe of the orange and carrot soup for it 's a simple dish .

f : i love the orange and carrot soup a lot so i hope you can give me the recipe you promised .

f : the recipe of the special dish we had at mike 's party is easy to find .

f : can you let me have that recipe you promised ? m : which one ? the one for the orange and carrot soup we had last night ? f : no , i know how to make that . it 's quite simple . it 's the special dish we had at mike 's party . it had potatoes and onions in it , and we ate it cold with bread.i thought i 'd make it and take it with us when we 're out to the park this weekend.we always take a packed lunch and i thought this would be really nice with some salad and not too heavy to carry . m : that 's a good idea .


m : okay , let 's go to the blue moon restaurant , as you wish .

m : okay , let 's go to the blue moon restaurant to have lunch , as you wish .

m : you 're so sweet to choose the red rose restaurant . you 'll enjoy the lunch here .

m : thanks for coming to my house for lunch .

m : how about eating out tonight at the red rose restaurant ? it 's very near my house . f : it 's too noisy there . how about the blue moon restaurant ? i like the soft music there . it 's a much nicer environment for eating .


m : i guess you are right . i always forget things . like now , i ca n't remember where my report is .

m : i guess you are right . i always forget things .

m : i guess you are right . i should make more copies in case that i forget them .

m : i guess you are right . i should n't get annoyed because there is nothing bad that happens to me .

f : what 's the matter ian ? you look so worried . m : oh , this is so annoying . where on earth did i put my copies ? f : you never do remember where you put things , do you ?


f : so that is true that people should avoid sitting in front of computers for too long without walking around .

f : so we should remember that a good chair enables people to keep their feet flat on the floor and people are doing less and less with computers .

f : so it is true that there are not so many physical problems despite the wide use of computers .

f : so although people are doing less and less with computers , that is true that people should avoid sitting in front of computers for too long without walking around .

f : our guest today is dr. lia kwan . dr. kwan works with computer related injuries and problems . dr. kwan , do you see more computer-related problem these days ? m : oh , definitely yes . people are doing more and more with computers and that means more physical problems . f : so what can we do ? m : well , how you sit at the computer is very important . first , have a good chair . it should support your back well . f : ok , a good chair . m : and also your feet should be flat on the floor when you 're sitting . you should n't cross your legs . f : ok. i do n't always keep my feet flat on the floor at the computer . m : i know , it 's hard sometimes . anyway , you should n't sit too close to the screen either . f : is half a meter away enough ? m : not exactly . you should sit about an arm 's length away . f : what about the keyboard ? m : the position of arms and hands should be relaxed on the keyboard . f : that 's really helpful . another advice ? m : yes , that all about sitting . the other thing is about not sitting . you shouldn


f : why do you want to go to china next week ?

f : why do you want to go to china instead of london ?

f : london is a great place to visit . you should go and have a good time .

f : paris is a great place to visit . you should go and have a good time .

f : john , why do you stand by and watch the milk boiling over ? m : oh , i 'm sorry mom , i was thinking of being taken to london next week .


f : you left your bag on the flight ? it 's ok. you can get it back when we land .

f : so you did n't leave your name or address on the bag , did you ?

f : you left your bag at the airport ? do n't worry . i 'll contact the workers there .

f : do n't worry sir . i 'll contact the staff from the hotel to get your bag back .

f : ladies and gentlemen , we are flying to san francisco . m : excuse me , miss . f : yes , sir . what 's wrong ? m : it 's terrible . f : are you feeling airsick ? m : no . i 've just realized i do n't have my travel bag with me . f : do n't worry sir . can you tell me what your bag is like ? m : a small blue one made of leather with my name and address on it , a brown basketball toy tide to the belt and my black wallet inside it . f : can you remember where you last saw it ? m : let me see . oh i must have left it by your airline counter at the airport when i registered my luggage .


f : thanks , i will definitely drink more water .

f : i think i should take some medicine for the stomachache .

f : do you think drinking more water will help my stomachache ?

f : why do you think i should go on a diet ?

m : what 's wrong with you ? f : i have a headache and lose my appetite . do i have to go on a diet ? m : not necessary . keep warm and drink more water .


f : you can meet my friend and sit between us .

f : you can sit between me and my friend .

f : you do not need to move over one seat . it 's nice of you to sit with us .

f : excuse me . is this seat taken ? m : no , it is n't . f : would you mind moving over one ? so my friend and i can sit together . m : no , not at all .


f : i am really into playing tennis now .

f : i like playing baseball and i always play it now .

f : i play basketball three times a week . what 's your favourite sport , patrick ? m : i played baseball as a young kid , but i have n't picked up a bat in years . i 'm much more into tennis these days .


f : i see . does your younger brother stan like to work as chef ?

f : stan has taken many pictures as a photographer .

f : stan is not a photographer anymore .

f : is n't your older brother victor a photographer ? m : no , you 're thinking of stand my younger brother . victor used to work as a chef , but now he 's a teacher .


m : you mean human drivers react quicker than machines because they are more clever .

m : many jobs might disappear with self-driving trucks because we human-beings can not drive anymore .

m : many accidents involve regular trucks because google does n't research the self-driving .

m : you mean many accidents involve regular trucks .

m : would you consider buying a self-driving car ? f : i do n't know . i guess i 'd have to research a bit more about them before making that decision . m : it will probably be a while before we are able to buy them anyway . we might be seeing self-driving trucks on the road pretty soon , though . google wants to change the commercial trucking industry . right now , there are over 3 million truck drivers in the us , so adding self-driving trucks would likely take away a lot of jobs . but many drivers might still be able to accompany their trucks and get a full night 's sleep in the process . f : truck drivers cause a lot of accidents on the freeway , so i think i 'd like to see self-driving trucks . it would make me feel safer on the road .


f : although i work in the afternoon , i usually have time waiting for delivery since i uaually go in the evening .

f : the delivery is free of charge , you need pay your goods only for 96 $ .

f : when will i get the decoration materials ? m : usually , we make the delivery every tuesday afternoon . f : well , i wo n't be at home then . i usually work in the afternoon , but you can put the materials in the downstairs bookstore . m : no problem . and what is your address ? f : i live on the thirty-fourth golden street , portland . m : ok , i have got all the information . f : and how much should i pay ? m : with shipping charges , your total fare will be $ 96 . do you want to pay in cash or ? f : i do n't have enough cash now . could i use wechat pay to give you the money ? m : certainly .


m : so the tickets are 165 yuan , right ?

m : ok , one adult ticket and one child ticket , 220 yuan in all .

m : yes , one adult ticket and two children tickets . that 's 220 yuan . is that right ?

m : so , i 'd like to buy two tickets . 135 yuan in all , right ?

m : how much will it cost to my twin daughters and me to visit the gallery ? f : it 's 110 yuan for adults and a half price for children .


m : you lost you phone . that 's terrible .

m : ok. it 's nothing . your teacher took your cellphone away .

m : why did n't you call me yesterday ? i was waiting by the phone all day . f : i 'm sorry , but i could n't call . i could n't find the phone . m : what do you mean you could n't call ? you have a cell phone , do n't you ? f : i used to have a cell phone . the teacher took it away because i tried to call you from class .


m : you know a young man who could help me . thank you !

m : ok. i 'll wait you for the next time .

m : you remember very little about paris ? but you were grown up there .

m : you said you know little about paris .

m : i need to talk to someone who knows a lot about paris . you live there , did n't you ? f : oh , but i was really young at the time .


m : i 'd really appreciate it ! if i manage to present my project in july 's conference , i will include your name in acknowledgement .

m : great ! now i am confident in conducting the research project in july .

m : you do n't know how grateful i am ! with you help me organize the notes , i can definitely bring my project to the conference in july .

m : do n't worry , i can type your paper up in july .

f : andy , you 've been so busy lately that we do n't see you anymore . m : i 've been trying to finish this research project , so that i can present my findings at the conference in july . f : but that 's two months away . you 've still got a lot of time . m : not really . you see , i finished all the research and i 've just organized all my notes , but it will take me almost 2 months to type them . f : well , if that 's your only problem , i can type up your paper in less than 2 weeks .


f : really ? it will not be ok although i 've got a visa in my name ? okay , i will pay in cash .

f : so , you can only accept cheque bookings ? okay , i see . i will pay by cheque .

f : so , you mean i can pay by check or by cash ? well , actually i will pay by credit card .

f : okay , i see . i will go ahead and hire one and i will pay by credit card .

m : hello , clark cycle here . how can i help you ? f : oh , hello . i saw your ad in the local paper and i 'm wondering what kinds of bikes you have , and what your prices are like ? m : well , we hire out 3 main types of machine , electric touring and mountain bikes . are you likely to be riding off-road , do you think ? f : no , i 'll probably be sticking to roads . so , we 're touring bike would be best . m : right , well the rate will be 50 pounds for a week or 14 pounds per day . f : so it 's a lot cheaper to rent by the week . is there anything else i 'd have to pay ? m : well , for another 5 pounds , we can supply lightweight bags . there is no charge for things like a pump or for a lock . it 's a good strong one , just make sure you do n't lose the key . f : huh , so if i do go ahead and hire one . how do i pay ? by check or would it have to be cash ? m : neither i 'm afraid , we can only accept credit card bookings . f : i 've got a visa in my name will that be ok ? m : sure .


f : are you throwing a party for 50 people for your promotion ?

f : are you going to throw a party for your promotion and invite 115 people ?

f : is your lovely promotion party for a total of 150 people , your friends and families ?

f : oh , my god . you have 150 people competing for the position . you 're amazing !

m : hey , betsy , did you hear the great news ? f : no , frank , i have n't . what is going on ? m : i just got a promotion and i 'm going to throw a huge party for all of my friends . i would love it if you would come . f : wow , thanks so much . when is the party ? m : i am thinking of having it on saturday . i 'm hoping there will be 150 people there .


f : okay , so you care about the brand most .

f : okay , so you do n't care about the material .

f : okay , so you care about the material most .

f : okay , so you do n't care about the material or the appearance .

f : good morning . is there anything i can do for you ? m : good morning . i am looking for a pair of trousers for my son . could i see that pair hanging in the window ? f : sure sir . is this the pair you meant ? m : yes , that 's it . what are these trousers made of ? my son 's skin is quite sensitive , so i have to be careful about the material of the clothes he wears .


m : oh , it 's only 2 stops from here . that 's close . thank you .

m : so it 's three stops from here , is n't it ? thanks for your help .

m : thank you . i need to go through 5 stops , right ?

m : thanks . zhongshan park is five stops from here .

f : excuse me , do you need any help ? m : yes , i want to go to ( ? ) temple , but i 'm really lossed . this is my first visit to qingdao . so i do n't know how to take the bus . f : you can take number 206 bus at zhongshan park . m : number 206 bus ? alright , where do i get off the bus ? f : get off at zhang shan stop , 5 stops from here . the sign at the stop is written in english , so you 'll be able to read it .


m : i 'd appreciate it if you could confirm my room in hilton hotel .

m : ok , that will be fine if you can reserve a room for our academic conference .

m : that 's great ! i would like to reserve a room for our sales meeting .

m : i 'm so sorry that i want to change my room that can accommodate about 100 people .

f : hello mabel hotel . what can i do for you ? m : hello , this is george damon . our company will be having a sales meeting in january , and we need to book a room for about 200 people . does your hotel have something that can accommodate that number ? f : yes sir , we have a couple of rooms for groups of that size .


m : ok , you can give me the ipad this afternoon . that 's good .

m : ok , you can give me the ipad tomorrow afternoon . it is really fine .

m : ok , you can give me the ipad tomorrow morning . it is really fine .

m : ok , you will be back to london this morning and you can give me the ipad tomorrow afternoon . why not today ?

m : alice , could you return my ipad to me , this afternoon ? f : this afternoon ? sorry , but i wo n't be back to london until tomorrow morning . i 'll bring it to you in the afternoon .


f : how was the confucius temple you went today ?

f : oh , you only went to the lama temple and the summer palace today .

f : since you went to the summer palace today , what do you think of there ?

f : oh , you only went to the lama temple today .

f : did you go to the summer palace today ? m : no . i went to the lama temple . it is not far from the summer palace . f : the confucius temple is near there . did you go there ? m : no , but i 'll go there with a friend next week .


f : well , promise me that you wo n't forget to get to your grandparent 's house , that 's very important , okay ?

f : alright , be sure to remember to go to the post office because you need to take jason to the school .

f : alright , do n't forget to get to your grandparent 's house , because then you really need to take me to my house , so time is limited .

f : well , do n't forget to go to the swimming pool , because you really need to have dinner with me at 12:00 on time .

f : chris , remember at 11:00 this morning you have to call your grandparents . and at 12:00 , can you take fiona to the swimming pool in my car ? just medium friend there . m : ok. i wanted to watch some tv but i can wait .


f : i understand how people celebrated halloween because i 've already known its history .

f : although i 'm curious what your christmas custom is , i truly do n't like scary surprises .

f : i 'm not willing to be scared by your halloween costumes .

f : i 'm planning to dress up in a custom which will sure to surprise you .

m : halloween is coming . are you planning to dress up this year ? f : i was n't going to . why do they have this holiday anyway ? i do n't understand it . people just dress up in scary costumes and eat candy all night . m : that 's not really all it 's about . many people dressed like their favorite cartoon character or a famous person . they go to halloween parties and play games . sometimes they play funny tricks on each other . f : that does n't sound so bad . why was halloween started in the first place ? m : it comes from an old holiday when people honor their dead relatives . many people in other countries still celebrated that way . f : that sounds better than dressing up like a dead person . m : then i ca n't wait until you see my costume . you were going to be so scared . f : please do n't say that . i hate those kinds of surprises . what you going to dress up as ? m : a ghost .


f : good idea . we can sit together in the marketing class from now on . that is so good .

f : ok. we can share the cost of the textbook of marketing and use it together .

f : although i do n't have his course , i suggest you thinking about prof. qian 's course more seriously .

f : let 's share the cost of the textbook and use it together . we can save a lot of money .

f : excuse me , are you going to buy that textbook ? m : well , yeah , i need it for a class . but it 's awfully expensive . f : oh , we must be in the same class ! civil engineering ? m : yes , that 's the one ! f : were you there last friday for the first class ? m : yes . i only moved here last monday , and i registered for the class last tuesday . by the way , i thought professor qian really seemed to know his subject . f : yes , his courses are always fantastic , except that he is very strict with his students . hey , i 've got an idea ! why do n't we share the cost and use the textbook together ? m : sounds great . then let 's sit together next class .


f : sounds great ! traveling with friends after graduating from the university is a good choice .

f : sounds great ! working as a teacher after graduating from high school is a good choice .

f : sounds great ! studying further after graduating from high school is a good choice .

f : sounds great ! studying further after graduating from the university is a good choice .

m : do you want to go to a big university or a small one ? f : i think i 'd rather go to a small university , so the classes would n't be so large . m : do you want to go out of the state or stay here ? f : i want to stay in the state , so i will be close to home . m : it sure would be nice to be close enough to come home on weekends when you want to . how about a public or private university ? f : well , i like the atmosphere of a private school . the students are more serious about school and there are n't a lot of parties . m : yes , but private universities are so expensive . how are you going to pay for it ? f : i 've applied for a music scholarship , and my parents will be able to help me pay for some of the expenses . what about you ? what are you going to do after graduation ? m : i 'm going to study in oregon state university . f : oh , i know a lot of kids who 've gone there really like it . m : well , a lot of my friends are going there . and the school has a good teacher preparation program . i 've always wanted to be a teacher . i 'm really excited about the life at college .


f : you can put it in the garden in march .

f : you must wait until september to put it in the garden .

f : it 's august now.you can plant it in the garden , do not need waiting for autumn coming .

f : welcome to york garden center . how can i help you ? m : i 'm looking for a plant for my mom 's birthday . what 's this one called ? f : sweet william . its name comes from the writer william shakespeare . m : that 's interesting . what color will the flower be on this one ? f : this type is pink but there are also types of red and purple . m : good . when will the flower come ? f : every spring . then you need to cut it before the summer so it can return next year . m : ok. when should i put it outside ? f : well , it 's august now . wait until september to put it in the garden . m : how tall will it grow ?


m : come on . i 'd like to start my own business first and then work as a programmer .

m : come on . i want to be computer programmer first .

m : come on . travel around the world is my first choice for me after graduation .

m : come on . i 'd like to start my own business after the first year of my graduation .

m : hi sue . how 's it going ? f : oh , hi , frank . just fine . how are your classes ? m : pretty good . i 'm glad this is my last term here though . f : why is that ? i thought you were enjoying school . m : i was , but now i 'm getting tired of it . i 'm ready for the real world . f : what are you planning to do when you graduate ? m : first , i want to get a job as a computer programmer and then after 5 years or so i 'd like to start my own business . f : sounds good . i still have 3 terms to go until i 'm done .


m : i have to say that this restaurant is really a bad one .

m : i have to say that this clothing store is really a bad one .

m : i have to say that this restaurant is really a nice one , honey .

m : i have to say that this book store is really a bad one .

m : pardon me , i asked for thousand island dressing on my salad . f : i 'm so sorry . i 'll see that it 's changed .


f : yes , they do . it is a blue shirt .

f : yes , the blue lights makes it like a green shirt .

f : yes , they do . it is a yellow shirt actually .

f : in the shop , i thought this shirt was green . but out here in the sunlight , i see it 's really blue . m : yes , the bright yellow display lights in the shop make things look a little different , do n't they ?


m : i agree with you . i love rainy days , too .

m : wow , i am surprised that you did n't have any cloudy day there .

m : i am so glad that you got so many sunny days there .

m : yeah , cloudy days are better than rainy days .

m : hi , beth . how was your holiday at the beach ? f : we had a great time . but it was cloudier than it usually is in july . i prefer it when it 's really sunny , but that was ok. at least it did n't rain .


m : well , i got an extra charge on my phone bill , so i want to know the details about it .

m : there 's something wrong with my telephone , so that 's why i come here today .

m : alright , the mistake in my gas bill is that i 'm sure i did't use so much gas .

m : i want to make a phone call to finland , but before that , i want to know if there 's a mistake on the electricity bill i just received .

f : next , please . m : yes , i just received a telephone bill and there 's a problem with it . f : and what exactly is the problem ?


f : oh , flowers last long time . but i think we should buy sweets for her .

f : yeah , let 's check some firms for plants and let 's let 's buy flowers for her .

f : oh , as you 'd not love to give her that , let 's buy a plant for her .

f : ok , i see . you mean we should buy a plant for her ? that 's a great idea .

f : where are you going , les ? m : to the pet shop . i want to buy some cat food for grace 's birthday . she loves her cats and i 'm sure she 'd like to get some cat food . f : but it 's grace 's birthday , not her cats ' . she enjoys reading . let 's get her a book . m : ok. let 's go to the book shop then . f : i prefer shopping online . it 's easier . m : ok. let 's use dad 's computer . how about this book on cats . it seems to be interesting . it is only $ 6.00 . f : that 's quite cheap . but she has that book already . mom gave it to her for christmas remember ? m : ok. not this book . what then ? some sweets ? f : it 's not your birthday . grace really dislikes eating sweet things and she wants to lose weight . m : i know what , she loves flowers . let 's get her some . f : flowers do n't last . i prefer to give presents that last . let 's get her a plant then . m : i 'd love to give her that . let 's check some pages for plants .


f : yes , i think i should take some medicien as well . thank you very much , docor .

f : thank you , doctor , i wo n't have anything and will take the medicien every 5 hours .

f : i will take some medicine , but i am allergic to some specific ingredient in medicine .

f : you mean i just need to stay in bed for some days but i do n't need to take any medicine ?

m : and what seems to be the trouble miss lee ? f : i have a terrible pain in my stomach . m : i see , how long is this pain been occuring ? f : since late last night . m : i see , let me have a look , shall i ? and what did you eat yesterday ? f : we went to an american seafood restaurant and then we went to eat chinese food , after that we had a lot of italian things . m : did you throw up or did you have the runs ? f : both . m : well , that could be an upset stomach from over eating . allergic to any drugs ? f : no . m : alright , take the medicine every 6 hours and stay in bed today .


f : you can decide whether you will visit your friend later .

f : you mean you do n't want to go to the sea with us this weekend .

f : you can come without lewis since he said he would not come to visit you .

f : we 're going hiking and camping in the mountains this weekend . m : that sounds exciting . f : wan na join us ? m : umm , i ca n't decide now . my friend luis is coming to visit .


f : so for making new friends , you often go to listen to music , do n't you ?

f : exactly right , listening to music can kill time .

f : yeah , learn from others when you listening music is good for you , but now we do n't have any spare time .

f : sounds great . so what do you learn from others when you listen to music ?

m : now we have 5-day classes every week , so we have more spare time than before . f : how do you spend your spare time , tom ? m : i have much 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 go listening to some music . at present , my major purpose is to learn from others .


f : i want to have the picnic by the lake .

f : it 's good under the tree , but we also have to go out because the weather is cool .

f : it 's too hot . the best choice is under the tree .

f : we can set the picnic beside the walking paths .

f : where should we set a bar picnic ? by the lake ? it looks so blue and clear , just like the sky . m : i know , but it 's hot today . let 's have the picnic under the trees over there instead of by the lake . the trees will keep the sun off us so it wo n't be as hot . f : good idea . it 's a sunny day for a picnic in the park but i would n't want to be running around too much . m : you 're right . i take my dog for a walk on the walking path here to get some exercise , but only when it 's cooler outside .


m : it would be much cheaper next week .

m : sure . you can come back next week .

m : sure . do n't forget to come back next month .

m : ok. do n't forget to come back next year .

m : good morning , miss , and i help you ? f : well , i 'm looking for something i saw at a friend 's house a few days ago . he said he bought it here . it 's a golden metal desk lamp , quite fit for my study . m : take a look at some of the model pictures here and see if you can find the right one . f : picture 2 at page 3 seems to be the one i 'd like to have . m : i 'm sorry , we do n't have it in stock right now . f : oh , that 's too bad , are you going to be getting more ? m : they are on order , but i should warn you that the price has gone up . the new ones will be $ 2 more , they were $ 12.50 last week . come back next week if you like . we should have them by then . f : ok , i 'll be back .


f : a shy girl 's growth is a good topic , but i do n't think it is attractive if the girl lives in a city .

f : what ? your book about a brave girl 's adventures , it must be a interesting story that happens in a city .

f : what ? your book is about a brave girl 's adventures ? that must be very interesting !

f : oh , i do n't think some ugly but kind beasts is a good topic , compared with that one , i love your last book which was about the adventurous girl who lives in village drowning , a town surrounded by beasts .

f : hi paul , i heard you 're working on a new book . what is it about ? m : it 's about an adventurous girl who lives in village drowning , a town surrounded by beasts .


m : ok , here are the four tickets you bought for canada at 6:30 in the morning .

m : ok , you will leave for canada at 6:30 p.m .

m : although you bought five tickets to canada at 2:30 p.m. , there is no discount .

m : ok , you 'll leave for canada at 6:30 p.m. , here are your five non discount air tickets .

f : excuse me , do you offer air flight reservation service here ? m : yes , is there anything i can do for you ? f : i want to book tickets for canada . how many flights are there each day ? m : 4 , at 6:30 am , 8 am , 2:30 pm and 6:30 pm . f : what 's the airfare ? m : 8000 hong kong dollars including security insurance . f : may i have any discount for 5 persons ? m : yes , 10 % . f : ok , 5 tickets for the 6:30 pm flight .


f : $ 600 is a fair price . can you deliver it to my house before the twenty-first december ?

f : ok , i will pay you $ 620 for this piano even though your store is not very well know .

f : thank you for giving me a discount . $ 1000 is an acceptable price for me .

f : $ 600 is a affordable price . i will buy this one made in washington for my son .

m : $ 1000 . f : my god ! that 's a fortune ! m : but you must realize that this is the most famous brand . f : but it 's too dear for me . m : that 's the best piano hit our store . f : i just want to get one for my daughter to learn how to play the piano . m : then how about this one made in new york ? it 's priced at only $ 620 . f : i hope its quality is guaranteed . m : oh , yes , madam . as ours is a well known store , our goods are always dependable . f : can you make it any cheaper ? it 's the first time that i 've visited your store . m : for the first time , i 'll make it an even figure $ 600 .


m : sure . i 'm excited to follow your suggestion and take a bath on the bus with you if the weather permits .

m : sure , i 'm so glad to bring suitable clothes and some other things to you , as you suggested .

m : no problem . i 'll come to your office for more information .

m : no problem . i 'll see you at my office for more information .

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 . m : uh ... we leave from london ? f : yes , and returned to london . m : is there anything special we need to bring ? f : oh , we give everyone a list of suitable clothes and all the things to bring . of course , space is limited . m : oh yes , i understand that . now , can you tell me about the time to book ? f : well , it depends . usually 6 or 8 months before your trip . could you come to our office and we can go over the details if you 're interested it ?


m : mom ! what kind of dress do you want to buy yourself ?

m : aunt amy ! i think this is what you looking for ! it does match your dress !

m : what kind of christmas gift do you want to buy your daughter ?

m : a present for your daughter ? ok ! let me help you !

m : can i help you , madam ? f : yes . my daughter 's birthday is getting close . i want to buy a present for her .


m : why do you think i am wrong ? i think mr. nolan should give the speech in new york !

m : yeah , sally 's been working on the speech with me for a long time and she should give the speech in new york !

m : yeah , i think i can not send sally to new york because cindy should give the speech in new york !

m : yeah , although sally 's not been working on the speech with me for a long time , she should give the speech in new york .

m : cindy , the date of the computer meeting has been set for next tuesday . could you do me a favor and call the hotel to book a room ? f : sure , i will take care of it right away . but what are you going to do about the appointment you had planned with mr. nolan ? do you want me to call him and cancel ? m : oh , i completely forgot all about him . you know , i ca n't miss this appointment with him . it 's too important . on second thought , i think i 'd better send sally to new york to attend the meeting . she 's been working on the speech with me for a long time , and she should be able to give the speech in my place . f : you 're right .


m : oh , you have moved to the big city . how is the life there ?

m : why do you hate someyhing looks like it belongs by the beach ?

m : your new house is by the beach . cool !

m : why did you move to the country ? do you like it there ?

m : i like this table , it looks very strong . do you think it will look good in your new house ? f : i do n't think so . my new house is by the beach . i want something that looks like it belongs by the beach .


m : but the medium swimming cap you want is the most expensive size .

m : small-sized white swimming cap from page 12. your request is noted .

m : let me check if we have small maru swimming cap in stock for you .

m : a large swimming cap from page 8 is ordered as your request , ma'am .

m : good morning , swim shop , kevin speaking . how can i help you ? f : hello , i 'd like some information . i have got your order brochure here . can you give me some prices ? m : of course , please tell me the page number you 're looking at . f : ok. the first thing is on page 14. it the maru swimming cap . the red and blue one . m : ok. the small and medium sizes are 22 pounds 65 , and the large one is 26 pounds 40 . f : right , i 'd like to order that , please . size small .


f : fine , i see the sign of no parking . i 'm sorry and i will park elsewhere as you required .

f : why do you ask me to park elsewhere ? there is no sign of no parking !

f : since i can park here , why do you ask me to drive along the street ?

f : there is no sign of no parking , why do you ask me to stay for a short while ?

m : i 'm afraid you ca n't leave your car there , miss . f : but i shall only be a few minutes , my friend is coming here soon . m : please look at the sign , no parking . you can park in the next street . it 's usually quiet there .


m : be careful . bill would always cause problems .

m : i know bill , he is my secretary . he is a big trouble .

m : i do n't think you should fire bill .

f : remember i told you about , bil , the guy i work for . i heard that they want to fire him . m : i told you that guy was nothing but trouble . you should stay away from him . f : i 'm his secretary . it 's my job to be with him . besides , he is n't that bad and he 's funny .


m : yes , what do you want to interview with me ?

m : sure , i am happy to take a lesson of you .

m : an interview on american sounds interesting .

m : so you are writing about free time of chinese ?

f : excuse me , we 're doing a survey on the free time habits of british people . can i ask you a few questions ?


f : you mean exercise is not needed , and it 's enough to go swimming once a week .

f : uh , maybe three times is a bit much . i do n't have enough time .

f : ok , i will go swimming twice a week . i hope it helps fight fever .

f : i think so . i hardly ever get sick because i go swimming 3 times a week .

m : now , i see from your records that you 're often off sick . f : yes , i seem to get a lot of colds and things . m : i see . can i ask about your general way of life ? do you smoke ? f : i do n't smoke . m : that 's good . do you eat a lot of fruit and vegetables ? f : not really , especially no fruit . m : well , since you do n't eat fruit , i think you should drink more water because it helps fight colds . f : really ? hmm ... i do n't like drinking water . but , well , uh , perhaps . m : there 's no perhaps about it . and some exercise is needed to improve your health . f : oh , i go swimming once a week . m : well , you should go swimming 3 times a week , so that it really helps your health .


m : and how about improving our theory of music by exchanging experience with each other ?

m : although my uncle is n't a professor of music , we can ask him for advice to improve ourselves .

m : i think we can improve our theory of music by practicing playing music .

m : trust me , we can improve our theory of music by asking my uncle for advice .

m : now we have 5-day classes every week , so we have more spare time than before . f : how do you spend your spare time , tom ? m : i have much 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 go listening to some music . at present , my major purpose 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 experiences together . f : so do i , but i 'm weak in the theory of music . m : me too . would you like to go with me to my uncle ? he is a professor of music . f : i 'm glad to go with you . i would ask him for his advice .


f : sounds great ! you are a gifted photographer .

f : but it seems that you are not an eligible photographer , because this picture is really a bad one .

f : really ? i hope i could be a model too , just like you .

f : i see , you are a visitor , just like me .

f : i like that picture you put up on the wall yesterday . m : oh , thank you . it 's a photograph that i took on my vacation last year . f : you took it yourself ? i did n't know you were a photographer . m : oh yes , i 've been taking pictures for years .


m : i agree with you . you always love monkeys . and you hate elephants .

m : i agree with you . we come here to see monkeys .

m : i agree with you . we come here to see your favorite bears .

m : i agree with you . we come here to see your favorite elephants .

m : it 's too hot . i 'm not sure i can walk anymore . f : oh , come on , you 're not so old . i want to go to monkey island . m : great . let 's go . i love monkeys . that 's why i started dating with you . f : you 're very funny today . as for me , i 've always loved elephants and bears . i like their smell . maybe that 's why i chose you .


m : maybe you can teach me someday . i 'm poor at drawing .

m : you must be too lazy to learn the caligraphy .

m : yeah , you are so busy at work that you do n't have time learning to draw .

m : you even lack time looking after yourself , let alone learning to play the piano .

m : have you ever learned to draw . f : i never really had the time to learn to draw though some of my friends suggest i give it a try .


f : yeah , we should forget about the pet and have some coffee .

f : indeed , bird would be great . how much is it ?

f : i think your idea is great . let 's take the beautiful cat and go home .

f : ok , let 's go home and enjoy some english tea . as i said , we 're not ready for a pet .

f : oh , what a beautiful cat ! what do you think ? m : i think i 'd rather get a dog . dogs are more faithful than cats . f : yes , but there so much work . would you be willing to walk it every single day and clean up after it ? m : we 'd have to invest a lot of money in a cage or a fish tank , and i do n't really know how to take care of a bird or a fish . f : well . we 're obviously not ready to get a pet yet . m : yeah , you 're right . let 's go grab some coffee and talk about it .


f : wow . so your daughter molly lives with you this year in dc ?

f : your danny and polly are doing well ! how about the other son ?

f : your two sons are so successful . you must be very proud of them !

f : great ! it is really great to hear your two children are both doing well !

m : susan , you look great ! how is it going ? f : not bad ! it 's good to see you . how is your family ? m : they 're fine . my boy danny is taking a course in computer . f : is he still working at the store ? m : yes , but he wants to change the job . he has a family now and he needs to make more money . how about your children ? what 's michael doing these days ? is he still living in california . f : not anymore . he moved to oregon and now he is raising sheep . m : raising sheep ? how does he like it ? f : well , it 's hard work , but he really likes it . and your daughter , she works in new york , right ? m : polly usually works in new york , but she 's working on a special project in dc this year .


m : so your red jacket is perfect for rainy days and your blue jacket is perfect for windy days , right ?

m : so your red jacket is perfect for windy days and if it 's raining , you 'll wear your black jacket , right ?

m : so your red jacket is the best for the warm days and if it 's raining , you 'll wear your black jacket , right ?

m : so your red jacket is the best for the warm days , is n't it ?

f : if it 's raining , i 'll wear my blue jacket . but if it 's windy , i 'll wear the black one . m : but it 's warm today . f : oh my red jacket is best for that kind of weather .


m : the decoration style of the house is too old . i do n't like it .

m : the unreasonable design of this house will bring some inconvenience to our life .

m : the house is too expensive for us to afford .

m : it would be too inconvenient for you to go to work .

m : do you like this house ? f : yes , it 's beautiful . m : it 's perfect for us and the kids . f : 3 bedrooms , 3 bathrooms and a big backyard . m : and we can afford it ! f : so are we going to buy it ? m : i 'm afraid not . f : it 's too far from your job , is n't it ? m : yes , i ca n't spend 4 hours on the road every day . f : by the time you get home you 'll be too tired to even eat .


m : yeah , mr black is a good actor although you do n't like him .

m : yeah , mr black is a good lecturer .

m : yeah , mr black is a good singer although you do n't like him .

m : now that mr black is a lecturer , why do you often miss his lectures ?

m : is mr black new here ? f : yes . m : do you like him ? f : yes , we rarely miss any of his lectures . he 's got a good voice . and he often sings to us .


m : but i 'm so surprised to hear that he works in a hospital .

m : but i 'm so surprised to hear that he works in a hospital , and it 's so inconvenient that the hospital is far away from the railway station .

m : but i 'm so surprised to hear that he works in the railway station .

m : but i 'm so surprised to hear that he works in your company .

m : do you know mister green works in a hospital ? f : yes , i heard that the hospital is near the railway station .


m : does it mean i can learn for 5 hours everyday from 10:00 to 15:00 ?

m : 6 hours every week is enough . i am going to take courses during weekdays .

m : that means i can get 10 hours of training every week in one day .

m : it is 5 hours for one day , and 10 hours in total for the two days in one weekend .

f : good afternoon , what can i do for you ? m : yes , please . i would like to know something about the driving courses . f : well , we have short full time courses during the summer . are you interested in them ? m : no , i am free only at weekends . f : then there are weekend courses . the course starts at 8:00 every saturday and sunday morning . m : sounds fine . what about the coaches ? f : we have very excellent coaches here and some of them have been teaching for 20 years . m : good . how many hours of training should i have each day ? f : 3 hours in the morning and 2 in the afternoon . it ends at 6:00 pm .


f : ok. which car would you like to rent this friday ? we have various brands .

f : ok. what kind of room would you like to book this friday ?

f : ok. what kind of car would you like to reserve this friday ?

f : ok. what kind of car would you like to rent for this monday ?

f : good morning , sir . how can i help you ? m : i 'd like to rent a car for the weekend .


m : all right . so you were reading an article .

m : all right . so you will be reading an article about some people who helped a homeless person in japan tomorrow .

m : i 'm so glad that you were watching tv . i love this tv show .

m : you were listening to music . why not read this article with me ?

f : what a great ending to such a sad story ! m : who wants that you 're talking about ? f : i was just reading an article about some people who helped a homeless person in new york city . well , the homeless person was a 33 year old man from an eastern european country , he had come to the us in september , looking for work . not only could n't he find any but he also fell asleep at a bus station and was robbed of everything he owned . for about a month , the poor guy had to live in homeless shelters and beg for food . one day he met a group of people in a park . they were from a local clothing store that was giving away shirts and pants to homeless people . when they found out about the young man 's problems , they immediately took him to a hotel . gave him a hot meal and found a way to buy him a plane ticket back to his country .


m : you are right . i should start saving money .

m : you are right . although i have more than hundreds of dollars left , i should start saving money .

m : you are right . i should buy some clothes for myself .

m : you are right . i should stop wasting time and spend more time on my work .

m : i have $ 48.00 left to my name . what am i gon na do ? f : i think you need to stop buying so much stuff that you never use , like extra clothes and too much food . it 's wasteful anyway .


f : it was n't snowing much , but the school forced us to clean the snow .

f : are you kidding ? how can we ski without snow .

f : although the news said we were going to get 15 inches , we have to go to school .

f : good idea . it 's a perfect day for skiing .

m : look out of the window . it 's completely white outside . f : the news said we were going to get 13 inches . schools are forced to be shut temporarily . m : really ? it 's great . let 's go skiing .


f : i will meet you here , where it 's behind a library building .

f : i can meet you at the cafe , which is next to a bank .

f : i can meet you here right behind a library building next month .

f : so i can meet you at the store right opposite a bus station .

m : international film club . f : hello , i 'd like some information about the club , please ? m : certainly , first of all , you must be over 15. is that ok ? f : yes , that 's fine . i 'm 16 , are you open on sunday . m : i 'm sorry , we are n't . when we started we opened from tuesday to friday , but now we open from monday to saturday . we get more people now . f : oh , ok. what about times ? m : we open the doors at 7:30 and the film usually starts at 7:45. we close at 11:00 pm . f : is it expensive ? m : it costs $ 7 . 50 to see each film or you can pay for a month , which is cheaper , $ 15 . 00 . f : that sounds good . what do i need to do now ? m : why do n't you come along this week , ask for me ? my name is john smith , my workmate can give me a call if i 'm not here . f : great , and where are you ? m : we 're behind the local library building , it 's next to the bus station , opposite a bank .


m : see you tonight ! i ca n't wait to see my lovely shirt after you making it shorter .

m : ok , thank you . i 'll see you tomorrow to pick up my jacket .

m : thank you ! i 'll pick them tomorrow in the afternoon , is that ok ?

m : fine , i 'll come back in the afternoon . i 'd like my jeans are longer than before .

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 : what if you roll them up a little ? m : i guess i could , but then they would look different . f : i see , we can make them shorter for you if you want . m : yeah , that would be great . f : sure thing , though it will take about 2 hours . you can pay for them first and come back in the afternoon or evening to pick them up . m : that 's fine . can i pick them up tomorrow ? f : no problem .


f : i think you 'll persuade your parents to allow you join a company and release your first album .

f : i understand . your new album will be delayed due to illness , especially this is your first album .

f : it 's indeed a pity the new album recording will be delayed because of your illness . take a rest .

f : your first album is sold under a million copies , but at least two singles of you went to no.1 .

f : welcome back , everyone . now i 'm talking to nick parker , the singer with the band , crispy . hello , nick . welcome to our show . m : hello . f : nick , i have one question . your sister mel is in the band , too . is n't she ? m : yeah , we 've been playing and singing together since we were young . dad took us to hear the great bands playing live , mel and i put on shows at school . but mom did n't want us to get too serious about our music . she thought we should concentrate on our study . however , we were still enthusiastic about our music . f : then how was your band formed ? m : 2 musicians from music schools saw us playing in a concert . they asked if we 'd like to form a band with them . we agreed to try it out . f : how about the band in the first year ? m : to our surprise , the audiences enjoyed our performance in the local concert . then we recorded 2 songs and sent them to a music company . they asked us to join them , but our parents said we had to finish college first . f : have you had any disappointments ? m : everything we 've recorded has done well . 3 singles have gone to number one and our first album has sold over 1,000,000 copies . we 've got thousands of fans . however , i 've been ill recently , so we 've started recording our second album late , which is a pity .


m : so you are a shop assistant now because you dislike traveling , right ?

m : so you are a saleswoman now because you dislike traveling , right ?

m : now that you are not into traveling , but you are a tour guide now , right ?

m : so you are a tour guid now , right ?

m : rose , what do you do now ? f : i used to be a shop assistant before i was a saleswoman , but now i am a guide , because i 'm really into traveling .


m : first of all , here is your cup of coffee .

m : all right , i 'll order orange juice for you first .

m : no problem if you want to have orange juice first . i 'll order strawberry cake for you later .

m : you want to have some lemonade first , right ?

m : a cup of coffee sounds good , does n't it ? f : yes , but i think i 'll have orange juice first . m : do you feel like having anything to eat ? f : well , i think i 'll try the pancakes .


m : it is good to hear that you want to use the money to buy a small bookstore for your husband in new york .

m : if you are tired of living there , why not go to your husband 's book store in hawaii ? it is a good place to enjoy life .

m : it is good to sell the house and move to sydney , but how about your job ? you have n't retired yet .

m : even though you are not together now , you still want to move to sydny to find him . what a lovely couple !

m : excuse me , are you the person who has a house for sale ? f : yes , i am , come in . let me show you around . m : thank you very much . how long have you lived here ? f : i 've lived here since i was married , my husband and i had our twentieth wedding anniversary yesterday . m : wow ! congratulations ! then why do you want to sell it ? f : i am going to retire next year , my husband is opening a small book store in sydney . so i want to move there to help him .


f : great ! it is 9:00 am now . we still have 20 minutes to go .

f : great ! it is 9:20 am now . we still have 20 minutes to go .

f : great ! it is 8:40 am now . we still have 20 minutes to go .

f : great ! it is 8:40 am now . we still have 50 minutes to go .

f : there is only 20 minutes left . i 've got an appointment . i 'm meeting a friend in the city of westminster at 9:00 am . i hope not to miss it . m : well , i 'm going there , too . i can give you a lift if you like .


m : sales on mobile phones make it easy for me to buy things .

m : i really hate sales promotion . it makes me annoying .

m : so what kind of job did you find for this summer ? f : i 'm working for a marketing company . i 'm doing telephone marketing . m : oh , so you are one of those people who drive me crazy by calling me up in trying to persuade me to buy something that i have no need for . do you like it ? f : believe it or not , i do . there are a lot of students working there and we have a lot of fun when we 're not making calls . it 's really easy since we just have to read from a text .