dialogue_seq2seq/corpus/dailydialog/dialogues_test_src.txt

Hey man , you wanna buy some weed ?
Some what ?
Weed ! You know ? Pot , Ganja , Mary Jane some chronic !
Oh , umm , no thanks .
I also have blow if you prefer to do a few lines .
No , I am ok , really .
Come on man ! I even got dope and acid ! Try some !
Do you really have all of these drugs ? Where do you get them from ?
I got my connections ! Just tell me what you want and I ’ ll even give you one ounce for free .
Sounds good ! Let ’ s see , I want .
Yeah ?
The taxi drivers are on strike again .
What for ?
They want the government to reduce the price of the gasoline .
We've managed to reduce our energy consumption in our factory by about 15 per cent in the last two years .
That's excellent . How have you managed that ?
Mainly because we've invested in a heat recovery system .
What does that mean exactly ?
Well , we use the exhaust gases from our printing presses to provide energy to heat our dryers .
What other sources of energy do you use ?
Believe it or not , tea is the most popular beverage in the world after water .
Well , people from Asia to Europe all enjoy tea .
Right . And China is the homeland of tea .
Yes , Chinese people love drinking tea so much . Some even claim they can't live without tea .
Do you know there are several catagories of Chinese tea ?
Yes , I believe there are green teas , black teas and scented teas . Any Others ?
Well , have you ever heard of Oulong tea and compressed tea ?
Oh , yeah . Oulong tea is good for one's health . isn't it ?
You surely know a lot about Chinese tea .
Sure , I like drinking tea at teahouses .
Oh , so do I .
Why don't we go for one now ?
Great . We can chat while enjoying a cup there .
What are your personal weaknesses ?
I ’ m afraid I ’ m a poor talker . I ’ m not comfortable talking with the people whom I have just met for the first time . That is not very good for business , so I have been studying public speaking .
Are you more of a leader or a follower ?
I don ’ t try to lead people . I ’ d rather cooperate with everybody , and get the job done by working together .
Do you think you can make yourself easily understood in English ?
Yes , in most circumstances .
Are you available for travel ?
how long will it take us to drive to London ?
I think it ’ s a distance of 180 kilometers from here to London , so it should be a two-hour drive on the motorway .
that ’ s unless there is a traffic jam . It could take three hours .
you ’ re right . We will be able to travel at high speeds at the beginning and end of the journey , because we will be in built-up areas .
so , shall we allow three hours to cover the distance ?
ok . You haven ’ t seen my company car , have you ?
no . let me take a look ... it ’ s longer than my car .
I think it ’ s over five meters long . I can ’ t remember exactly . It has a maximum speed of over 200 kilometers an hour .
wow ! That ’ s fast ! I don ’ t think we will be traveling that fast on the motorway .
So how did I do on my driving test ?
Do you want the truth ?
Of course , I do .
Well , you really didn't do all that well .
How bad did I do ?
To be completely honest , you failed your test .
How ?
There were a number of reasons .
What were they ?
Basically , you just can't drive .
Can I have another try ?
Good morning . What's the matter with you ?
Good morning , doctor . I have a terrible headache .
All right , young man . Tell me how it got started .
Yesterday I had a runny nose . Now my nose is stuffed up . I have a sore throat . And I ’ m afraid I've got a temperature . I feel terrible .
Don't worry , young man . Lat me give you an examination . First let me take a look at your throat . Open your mouth and say'ah ' .
Ah .
Your throat is inflamed . And your tongue is heavily coated . You have all the symptoms of influenza .
What am I supposed to do then ?
A good rest is all you need , and drink more water . I'll write you a prescription .
My dear , what's for supper ?
Red cooked carp and rape with fresh mushrooms .
What about soup ?
Sour-peppery soup .
Which condiment do you use for ?
I'll use ginger , garlic scallion , hot pepper and vinegar .
Very good , need I help you ?
No , don't need , I can do myself .
Thanks . I can watch TV now .
But you must cook that dinner next time .
Hello , this is Mike , Kara .
Mike ! Good to hear from you . How are you ?
Everything is fine , and how are you ?
Things are going well with me .
Kara , I had fun the other night at the movies and was wondering if you would like to go out again this Friday .
Mike , I don't think that it's a good idea to go out again . I really need to focus on getting packed and ready to move back home .
Maybe we could just meet for coffee or something .
Sun-set hotel . May I help you ?
Yes , I have booked a room for 24th . It's a double room .
Hold on , please . Let me check it for you . Yes , you're right . You will keep it for 3 days .
Well , now I want to change the date from 24th to 28th .
Are you busy tomorrow morning ?
I'm free . What's up ?
Someone has to pick up the boss at the airport .
I'm sorry I'm so late . I had a really bad day .
It's ten after six.We ' re late.But dinner is at six thirty .
I know . I know . I'm really sorry . I lost my bag .
I'll call the lost and found office .
Nani Book Store . How can I help you ?
Do you have the ' The man and the Sea ' by Ernest Hemingway ?
Yes , we have one copy left .
Do you have maps of downtown area ?
Yes , here you are .
How much is it ?
It's free of charge .
Hi there , I want to reserve a hotel room .
No problem at all . Could I have your full name , please ?
Sure , John Sandals .
Hi , Mr . Sandals . I'm Michelle , at your service . When do you need the room ?
My plans are to be there April 14th to the 17th .
We have new room rates , sir . Will that be acceptable to you ?
Well , it depends on the price , of course . What is it ?
It's $ 308 a night .
I have no problem with that .
Great ! Would you prefer smoking or nonsmoking ?
Definitely nonsmoking . I can't handle that smell .
Nonsmoking . Now , is a queen-size bed okay ?
No problem .
Great , Mr . Sandals . Your reservation is confirmed . Now all I need is your phone number .
Of course ! It's area code 626-555-1739 .
Could I have my bill , please ?
Certainly , sir .
I'm afraid there's been a mistake .
I'm sorry , sir . What seems to be the trouble ?
I believe you have charged me twice for the same thing . Look , the figure of 6.5 dollar appears here , then again here .
Good evening , madam . Can I help you ?
Yes . I bought this sheet here yesterday .
Anything wrong with it ?
Yes . When I spread it out back home , I found this hole .
Oh , how awful ! May I have a look at the invoice ?
Here it is .
Well . please accept our sincere apologies , I'll be glad to change it for another one if you wish .
That's very kind of you . Thank you .
I need to buy some flowers for my wife .
Perhaps you'd be interested in red roses .
What would the roses cost me ?
They're only $ 20 a dozen .
I like the sound of that .
Yes , that is today's sale price .
A dozen will be fine .
Is there anything else you'd like to get ?
No , thank you .
Room service , is there anything I can do for you ?
Yes , I am afraid there are not enough outlets .
Well , we have 6 for each room .
Yes , but 4 of them are broken . Can you send someone here ?
Why'd you pull me over ?
Are you aware that you drove through a red light ?
I ran a red light ?
Yes , you did .
I apologize , but I didn't realize that I did .
Weren't you taught that yellow means slow down , not speed up ?
I did learn that .
So , then why did you speed up ?
I don't know what to tell you .
I'm going to have to write you a ticket .
I understand .
Can I have the roll of film developed here ?
Surely of course .
Here is the film . Can I get my pictures tomorrow ?
Sure .
Tell me a little bit about yourself , please .
My name is Dunlin and I live in Beijing . I was born in 1980 . I will graduate from Peking University this July . I have majored in accounting .
Would you tell me something about your family ?
I really need to start eating healthier .
I have to start eating better too .
What kind of food do you usually eat ?
I try my best to eat only fruits , vegetables , and chicken .
Is that really all that you eat ?
That's basically it .
How do you stick to only those foods ?
Actually , fruits and veggies are really good for you .
Yeah , I know , but what about the chicken ?
I mainly eat baked chicken , because there's not a lot of fat .
That does sound pretty good .
Good afternoon ! Can I help you ?
Could you show me where the Chinesc-style clothing is located ? I want to buy a silk coat .
This way , please . Here they are . They're all handmade .
Oh , they look nice . May I try that black one on ?
Of course . The fitting room is right over there .
Do you have a medium in the same color ? This one is a little tight .
l'm sorry . All the black of that size are sold out . Would you like a red one ?
OK . Let me try it on . What do you think ?
Oh , that suits you very well . Besides it is believed in China that the red color brings happiness and good luck .
Really ? I'II take it and I'm leaving here tomorrow . Is it possible for you to send one in black to me by mail when you get it in ?
Our pleasure . Please fill out this form , leaving your address and telephone number .
Thanks . How much would that come to ?
How are you today ?
Great , thanks .
Can I help you ?
I would actually like to view the apartment for rent today .
I ’ m sorry , but you won ’ t be able to view it today .
Why not ?
You have to make an appointment first .
Oh , okay . Can I do that right now ?
Is this Friday okay ?
Is 6 o ’ clock Friday evening okay ?
Yes , I will schedule you for that time .
Today I want to invite you to talk about insurance you ’ re interested in .
Thank you . I wonder whether I can enjoy the life insurance and health insurance .
Of course . A two-week paid vacation a year , a five-day workweek .
Good . Anything else ?
Next , please . Hello , may I help you , sir ?
Yes , I want to send a registered airmail letter to France .
Ok , it comes four dollars twenty cents .
Here is five dollars .
Here is your change . Please wait for your receipt of the registered mail .
I also want to pack up my package . This is the notes .
Let me see . En .. just a minute . Here it is . I need your signature on this note .
Oh , one more thing , where can I mail this letter ?
Drop it in the mail box mark out of town . at that corner .
Thank you very much .
we really were lucky . We got the last available table for two---and we didn't even have a reservation ! Did you see the long lines behind us ?
yeah , I'm glad that we didn't have to wait long . I'm starving !
let's take a look at the menu so we can order . Do you want to choose an appetizer for us to share ?
what would you rather have , samosas or poppadoms ?
I heard that one of their specialities is the samosa .
well , let's get a plate of those then .
sounds good . What are you going to have for your main course ?
I think I might have a dahl .
what's in a dahl ?
it's got chickpeas and vegetables in a spicy curry sauce with rice .
that sounds nice . Do you want to share some kebabs as well ?
ok . How about some lamb kebabs ?
that's my favourite . Do you want to have some wine or beer ?
I think I'll have a beer .
ok , shall I flag down the waitress ?
I wouldn't recommend it . I think we should wait until she comes round .
you're right . That might seem a bit rude . It's a good thing I've got you with me !
This position demands a higher writing ability , so please say something about your writing ability .
pompous . How may I help you ?
Yes , I'd like to reserve a table for dinner .
How large a group are you expecting ?
Six couples .
Would you like to reserve a private dining room ?
That sounds like a good idea .
All right . May I have your name , Sir ?
Ms . Wang , this is Mr . Cooper , president of Ivy Publishing .
It's nice to meet you , Mr . Cooper .
Nice to meet you , Ms . Wang . You must be exhausted after your long trip from Canada .
Can you help me now ?
No , but I'll be able to tomorrow .
That'll be too late .
Why don't you ask Bill if he can help ?
Have you got any experience in advertising ?
Yes , I have been working in the Public Relations Section of a company in the past two years . I plan the advertising campaign and cooperate the work of artists and typographers . Sometimes I have to do the work of a specialist when there ’ s something urgent .
Do you have any practical experience as a secretary ?
Yes , sir . I acted as a secretary in an insurance company .
Would you tell me the essential qualities a secretary should maintain ?
Well , to begin with , I would say she needs to be diligent , and the second point is that she has to do a lot of things on her own initiative . Finally , she can make notes in shorthand and types and has the skills in report writing , summary writing , keep minutes at meetings , and so on . Most important of all is that she seems to have a better memory than average .
Have you had any experience with computer ?
Yes , I studied in a computer training program , and can process data through the computer .
That's fine . What about operating the fax and duplicator ?
I can handle them without any trouble
What have you learned from jobs you have held ?
Above all , I have learned that what is good for the company is good for me . So I follow the instructions strictly and always keep my boss informed .
Hi , Dan . What's new ?
Where have you been ? I've been trying to get in touch with you for two days .
I went to Salt Lake City on business . What's up ?
I got fired .
How come ? Last time I saw you . You told me it was a good job , and you'd like to take it as a career . That was only one month ago . Why this sudden change ?
It's a long story . In a word , I didn't do a good job of it . I messed up a business deal , a deal that would have made ten million dollars and I messed it up .
What are you going to do now ?
I am trying to find a job asap . Lily doesn't know yet . I didn't tell her . I spent the past three days at the coffee shop next to your office , and she thought I went to work as usual .
That's not the way to solve the problem . Did you look in the classified advertisements column ?
Yes , I did . But I wasn't qualified for most of the jobs that I was interested in .
Listen . I will see what I can do , ok ? You go home and tell Lily about this problem you have now . She is your wife and I am sure she will understand .
Have you ever gotten a parking ticket ?
I've never gotten one . Have you ?
I got a ticket yesterday .
Really ? What did you get one for ?
I parked in the red zone .
Why did you do that ?
I needed to get something really quick .
Where did you park at ?
At my apartment building .
Don't you have your own parking spot ?
I needed to be fast .
How may I help you ?
I ’ m having a problem .
What problem are you having ?
There have been charges made on my debit card that I didn ’ t make .
Do you have the statement for your card ?
Here it is .
What are the charges you ’ re referring to ?
The last four charges on the page .
I ’ m afraid we ’ re going to have to investigate these charges .
How long will an investigation take ?
I honestly don ’ t know , but we will freeze payment on these charges .
Good afternoon . Can I be of service ?
I don't know . Can I purchase Treasury Certificates here at this counter ?
Yes , of course . We have Treasury Notes with two , three and five-year terms available .
Two years is fine , with a value of 1,000 RIB .
OK , could I take a look at some ID please , like a passport ?
Here you go . By the way , is it possible to cash them before the maturity comes up ?
Hey . Why did you take that money ? You are such a cheater ! I should send you to jail !
I am not cheating . When you pass go , you collect $ 200 , Everyone knows that !
Well you can ’ t just take the money . You have to ask the bank for money . And I ’ m the banker .
Banker ?
Yes ...
Can I have my $ 200 please ?
Hi , is this Professor Clark ’ s office ?
This is Professor Clark speaking .
Hi , this is Kalina from your morning literature class .
Yes , what can I do for you ?
I had a skydiving accident over the weekend and won ’ t be able to come to school today .
My goodness ! Are you OK ?
I broke my leg , but it is healing .
How long will you be out of class ?
I should be able to return by next Monday .
Good afternoon ! Did you call for a plumber ?
Yes , yes I did . Please come in ! I ’ m so glad you came ! This old house is falling apart ! Come on into the bathroom . See , here , there ’ s water leaking everywhere !
I see . Let me have a look . It seems that your toilet is clogged , and that ’ s why it won ’ t flush . Let me just get my plunger . No , that ’ s not working either . I suspect that there ’ s some sort of foreign object in the pipes that ‘ s causing a blockage . That ’ s what ’ s making your toilet overflow .
Oh , that must be because of my four-year-old daughter . She is always flushing things down the toilet . You know how kids are .
Yeah , I have a little one myself . Anyway , these water pipes are really rusty , so they also should be changed . Thatcould be causing water to not drain completely , that might lead to more problems in the future . I would also suggest fixing this faucet that isn ’ t shutting off properly . I could have it all finished by today if it ’ s urgent .
That would be great ! Is it expensive ?
Listen , Karen , I need your help . I don't know anyone here yet .
I'm glad to help you . What's wrong ?
My mother-in-law just went into the hospital in L.A.Hank and I will be flying there tonight .
I'm sorry to hear it . What's wrong with her ?
Doctors aren't sure yet.But the real problem is Suzy . She has a bad cold , and we don't want to take her with us . But we don't know who can stay with her .
You need a babysitter .
Yes , I'd ask Jill , the girl I've had before , but I need someone overnight.Maybe even for two nights .
I could have Suzy stay at my place .
I don't want to do that to you , Karen .
Why not ?
Your own kids would get Suzy's cold . I think it would be better to have a good babysitter here . But I don't know who to ask . I need someone more mature than Jill . It might even be for two or three days .
I know who we can ask . There is a girl I know , Sara Ralston.She is 17 , and she will usually take this kind of job . I know her from my church , and I trust her completely .
I'd like to talk with her.This is short notice , I know . But Hank and I are leaving tonight .
I'll get you her number . I hope she can do it . She is very responsible .
I'm glad you know someone . I knew you would be the best person to ask about this . I don't want to insult Jill or her mother . I think Jill maybe could do it.But I'd rather have someone a little older .
I'll go home and get Sara's number . I'll call her first myself .
Good evening . What'll you have ?
I'd like a beer . What kind of beer do you have ?
Draft beer and cans beer . Which do you prefer ?
A draft beer please .
OK . Here you are .
Could I have some fruit ?
Hello , Mr . Black , how are you ?
Fine , thank you , and how are you ?
Very well , thank you . It's nice to meet you again . I am awfully sorry for not being able to meet you at the airport , as I was busy yesterday . I do hope you had a very enjoyable trip from New York .
Yes , a very pleasant journey indeed . Thank you .
How are you getting along with your business ?
Not bad . The fur market is not very brisk lately , but the selling season is advancing near . I hope there will be more buyers in the market this year .
By the way miss , where is the toilet ?
Toilets are in the rear , I am afraid all the toilets are fully occupied at the moment .
What ? Oh , what we live ! Thank you very much for your help , miss .
excuse me , could you tell me which line I ’ m supposed to stand in to buy bubble wrap and to post a package ?
you can buy the bubble wrap here , but you ’ ll have to stand in line over here to post your passage .
that ’ s a really long line . How long do you think it ’ ll take to get through all those people ?
it takes about 3 minutes per person , so it ’ ll probably be about an hour ’ s wait .
can I buy stamps here ?
sure . How many would you like ?
I need 30 for my Christmas cards .
are you sending them abroad ?
twenty of them are going abroad to China and America .
do you have any going anywhere in the EU ? If you do , those are less expensive .
no .
ok , here you go . That will be 18 pounds and seventy two pence .
and the bubble wrap ?
that ’ s another quid .
Good evening , Saliva . What's that wonderful aroma from your kitchen ? What are you doing now ?
I am cooking now !
Are you good at cooking ?
I have studied its skills recently at a training school . I plan to run a restaurant , so I have to practise cooking !
It is a good idea . What dish are you cooking now ? !
I am steaming fish in a pressure cooker . Have you ever tried steamed fish ?
Yes , I have . But the taste of steamed fish at that restaurant is not delicious . The fish is not well-done and too salty .
That's the case . I think there is not enough time to steam it and soy sauce is too much .
I have the same idea as yours .
It's OK . Please have a taste of it .
Thank you . Oh , it's very delicious .
Thank you for your praise .
Besides steamed fish , what else are you good at cooking ?
I am good at stewing beef with potato , frying chicken , hot and sour soup etc .
So many dishes . Next Friday week is my birthday . I would like to invite you to cook for my dinner party , OK ?
Why not ? It is a good opportunity for me to practise cooking .
Thanks a lot .
Room service.What can I do for you ?
This is room 2012 . Where is my laundry ? You promised to send to me this morning .
Well , let me check for you . I am sorry , sir . They mistook your order as a normal one.Actualty it's an express laundry , is that right ?
Yes , I ordered the express service .
Sir , we are terribly sorry for that.We will refund the charge and send your laundry to your room 3 hours later . Is that all right ?
I'd like you to do me a favor .
What is it ?
Can you mail this at the post office for me ? I have to go to the doctor for an appointment and I don't have enough time to go to the post office .
Excuse me , may I help you ?
Would you please fill some gas for me ?
Sure . Which kind of gas do you want ?
Unleaded , please .
I'll be willing to come and talk about the financing of our imports .
It can be solved by drawing a draft on us at 90 days sight .
What about a draft at 120 days sight ?
All right . But we demand the draft be accepted by a bank acceptable to us .
A bank's acceptance will add to the costs of our imports . You can rest assured that we will accept the draft and honour it when it comes due .
Then we will be in a position to arrange for a loan from our bank . You know we exports would like to have our investments returned as early as possible .
I hope this transaction will pave the way for further business relations between our two countries .
There's a new girl in school , have you seen her yet ?
I haven't seen her yet .
I think that she is very pretty .
Tell me how she looks .
She's kind of short .
What height is she ?
She's probably about five feet .
That's nice , but tell me what she looks like .
The first thing I noticed was her beautiful brown eyes .
I think I might've bumped into her before .
Are you telling me that you've seen her before ?
Take a seat inside and see what you think.So you will take the Porsche then , sir ?
Yes , and I want to buy the insurance too . I think it's necessary .
You're smart to buy it . At 45 dollars for three days , it is a good deal .
Can I return the car in San Francisco ?
San Francisco ? No , sir.We only have this office here . You will have to return it here .
Really ? I heard in America you can return rental cars in different cities .
No , sir . That's only with the very big companies . I'm sorry , but this car must be returned to this lot .
Well , I guess I will have to drive back down then . Hmm . I didn't think of that .
Do you still want the car , sir ?
Yes . It will be fun . Driving back down the coast . My girlfriend will like it .
It's a beautiful drive .
Where are the keys ?
Gary . Could you type up this report for me ? I have to take off early this afternoon .
Look at the show on TV . I am watching a food show at a very famous seafood restaurant . I really want to eat at that restaurant . I am a seafood lover .
Speaking of seafood , my mouth is watering . Let's go to the seafood restaurant in our neighborhood .
Sound great . Let's go !
Look at the crystal clear fridge . You can see so many kinds of seafood in it . They all look very fresh and delicious .
True . I would like to have some salmon sashimi and a roast salmon head .
You sound like a seafood expert . I would like to have some stir-fried squids and steamed shrimps .
You are not too bad as well . I also want to have a steamed lobster . It is really taste like heaven .
Let's go into the restaurant and find a table to order some food .
Wait . Let me tell the lady what we would like to order in front of the seafood fridge first .
OK . I will wait for you inside the restaurant
Where do you want to go ?
I'm going to the hospital .
Get in . I'll take you .
About how much will it cost ?
It will cost you $ 10 .
By the way , what's the time ?
You can see the time on the meter . I have radio time , you know .
It's a quarter to 12 . Could you please drive a little faster ?
You're made a good choice . This china tea set is unusual .
Where was it from ?
It was made in Jingdezhen .
Jingdezhen ? Isn't it called ' the capital of porcelain ' ?
You are right .
This is the very thing I've been dreaming of .
It is the best quality porcelain-the famous egg-shell China .
It must be most precious .
Hello , Miao Li , Where are you going ?
Hello , I am going to the store to buy some fruit .
Oh , Would you do me a favor ?
Yes ?
Please mail this letter for me on your way to the store .
Sure . Do you want it to be registered ?
Yes , I think so . There are some pictures in it . It would be a great pity if they were lost .
Yes , I will be glad to mail your letter .
Thanks .
I have a cell phone in my car . Now it's probably on the floor on the passenger side.Why don't you get it for me , and then I can call the police ?
Alright .
It doesn't work . It looks like it's broken . I need to get to a hospital . You should drive me there .
Oh , yeah ? It's better if we make a police report first . Then you can go to the hospital .
Damn it ! I'm injured here . We could wait all day for the police .
Well , you'll just have to wait . I'm not going to move my car until the police arrive . I'll go into one of those houses over there and use their phone . Don't worry . You'll get to the hospital in time .
It really hurts .
Yes , maybe it does.But if you're going to drive like you did just now , you will have to get used to a little physical pain . You know what I mean ?
To hell with you . The accident was your fault .
I'm afraid it wasn't . And when the police get here , you will also see that it wasn't . But enough of this bickering . I'm going to go find a phone.Don ' t move that arm while I'm gone . Alright ?
Good morning . Vane Theater , at your service .
Hello . I'm thinking about watching a Chinese traditional opera with a foreign girl . What's on this weekend ?
Well , there will be charity performance on Saturday night . And also , there will be a solo concert by an opera star on Sunday night .
It's a good thing that I have choices here . Can you tell me about the one on Saturday ?
Sure . It's to raise money for the homeless .
What about the performance itself ?
Oh , it's a reserved opera named The Monkey Creates Havoc in Heaven .
Wow , a story about the clever Monkey King . It's a classic and children's favorite .
It surely is . And the cast is really the best .
Wonderful ! How much is the ticket ?
All right . I want to bring everybody back on this subject . When can we start working on this ?
Well , we could probably get started with a preparatory meeting this afternoon at 2:00 .
I tell you what , 2:00 is not available for me , but you can get started and I'll come by at around 3:00
That's fine with me . How much time are we going to have to work on this ?
What dressing would you like on the salad ?
French dressing , please .
I beg your pardon ?
Oh , French dressing .
Sorry , it's not available now.Anything else ?
Could I have some fish ?
Certainly . And what vegetables would you like ?
Oh , spinach , I think .
Fine , And what about something to drink ?
Just a beer , please .
Good . Thank you.sir .
Would you like to have some more beer ?
No , thanks . I ' Ve had enough . I'll have my bill , please .
Of course . Please wait a moment . I'll go and get it .
Hi , George . I'm going to have a job interview next week . Could you give me some advice ?
Sure . First of all , it ’ s very important for you not to be late . Job interviewers usually don ’ t think very highly of a candidate who arrives ten minutes after the appointed time , only to explain that he could not find the place or that there was heavy traffic .
Yeah , that's very important .
So you ’ d better explore the place the day before and at the same time , look around to see what the employees are wearing . So the next day you will arrive early for the appointment .
I ’ ll try my best to make a good impression on the interviewer .
That ’ s right . You need to create a good image in a limited time , usually about 30 to 45 minutes .
It ’ s always easier to say something than to do it .
It ’ s not too difficult to make a good impression . For example , you should take care to appear well-groomed and modestly dressed . Avoid the extremes of a too elaborate or too casual style . This will put you on the same level as other applicants and make the interviewer consider more important qualifications .
But I love wearing T-shirts and jeans .
I advise you not to wear a too casual style when going to an interview . Informal clothes as well as torn jeans and dirty shoes convey the impression that you are not serious about the job , or that you may be casual about your work as you are about your clothes .
It ’ s a pity that I cannot afford more expensive clothes .
You misunderstood me . Clothes which are too colorful or too expensive suggest that you do not understand what behavior is appropriate for the job , or that you are snobbish or frivolous .
I know what you mean . I ought to wear right clothes at the right time .
You got it . Only in this way can you gain the respect of the interviewer and his confidence in your judgement .
It seems that ' clothes make the man ' .
The boss announces the pay raise today , right ? How much do you think we'll get ?
No idea . Your guess is as good as mine .
It better be more than last year .
I'm sorry , our appointment has to be changed .
What a pity !
If you don't mind , may we put it off to the next day ?
Good day ! Welcome to Lincoln Bank , how may we assist you ?
Hello . I need to find out if a Receipt of Proceeds has arrived . I'm from Felix Wasserman Associates .
Thanks . Have you got the L / C number ?
It's NX567822100007 .
Hang on a tick and I'll check for you . I'm sorry ; we have no record of that arriving .
OK , thanks for checking . Could you give me a ring when it arrives , please ?
May I help you ?
Yes . I have to stay in your cry for just one day , can you suggest a short tour ?
Are you interested in the natural landscape or the human landscape ?
I would prefer the first one .
Hello , Sir . How can we help you today ?
I need to find out some more information for L / C . I would like an outline of responsibilities , both ours , yours and the beneficiary , please .
OK , to start , the conditions are specified by the buyer and may include Insurance Forms , Way Bills , Bills of Lading , Customs forms , various certificates .
OK , got it . Is there anything else I need to know before we go ahead ?
Just that in effect , a basic Letter of Credit is a financial contract between the bank , the bank's customer , and the beneficiary , and this contract involves the transfer of goods or services against funds .
911 emergency . What is the problem ?
I would like to report a break-in .
When was this break-in ?
I believe it happened last night .
Where was the break-in ?
It happened at my house .
Was anything stolen ?
I haven't checked yet .
Why do you think there was a break-in ?
My front window was broken .
We'll send a squad car shortly .
Excuse me . How much is the chocolate bar ?
One dollar .
So , I can have five for five dollars ?
Actually , you can only have four .
Oh , yeah . I forgot tax . Give me four then , please .
House keeping.May I come in ?
Come in please .
Good evening , sir . I come to make the bed . Shall I do it now or later ?
Well , since you have come , do it now please ?
That's all . Have a nice stay here .
Thank you.Please get some soap for us .
Ms . Montgomery ? This is Richard Thomas . I ’ m sorry to bother you at home , but I ’ Ve got a bit of a problem .
Oh ? What ’ s wrong ?
Excuse me . I have an appointment with Mr . Li at nine . May I come in ?
Yes , come in please . I am Mr . Li . You must be My Liu , right ?
Yes , I am My Liu . Thanks .
I'd like to start this interview with some questions . Why do you think you are qualified for this position ?
According to your advertisement , you want an experienced software engineer . I think my background meets the requirement of this position .
Then tell me something about your background .
My major was computer science when I was at college , and I am quite familiar with Visual C + + and Java language .
Well , what do you think about the development in computers ?
The developments in software are going ahead very quickly and more and more problems are resolved by software . In some regions , the hardware is completely replaced by software . So I think the software industry has a great future .
Have you ever designed any programs concerning network ?
Yes , I have designed some programs for the network with Visual C + + and I have passed the test for programmers - MUSE .
Have you got anything to ask me ?
Yes , can you tell me what's my responsibility in this position ?
Yes , of course . You would be responsible for the development of software products .
I see . This is my advantage .
Good . Have you got any other questions ?
No .
Ok , I will contact you in a week . See you .
Tom , is Jenny crying ?
Can you take he away from me ?
I ’ m just coming for that .
She kept bothering me .
She ’ s your sister . What she asked was only duck soup for you . Why can ’ t you be good to her ?
Hello , where can I buy an inexpensive cashmere sweater ?
Maybe you should look around for an outlet .
That is a wonderful idea .
Outlets have more reasonable prices .
Thank you for your help .
Wow ! Your fruit looks really fresh ! How much are these apples ?
The apples are 30NT each . How many would you like ?
Let's see , 30NT is about ... almost a dollar US . What ? ! How about these pineapples ?
They're 250NT each , but they're not edible . They're only used for worship .
Hmm , 250NT is ... 8 dollars ? ! ! And you can't even eat them ? You're crazy !
Wait ! Don't go just yet . These bananas are pretty cheap--only 35NT for this bunch .
Now that's more like it ! Bananas have lots of potassium , too !
They're also good for your digestion ! Would you like some kiwis , too ?
Are they from Taiwan ?
They're imported from New Zealand . Four for 50NT . Nine for a hundred .
Amelia , could you spare a few minutes ?
sure . What do you need ?
well , I wanted to let you know that I've put in my notice .
really ? Why ?
it's complicated . But basically it boils down to one thing . This company is downsizing and I can't continue working for a company that may let me go .
but surely they won't fire you ! You're one of the most experienced managers here !
well , to be honest , there's another reason . I've got a better offer .
well that's great news ! Congratulations ! Where will you be located ?
the head office is in New York , but I'll be dealing with overseas companies and flying to this side of the world from time to time .
it'll be sad to see you go , but it sounds like you're found yourself a great opportunity .
I have . I feel lucky . I look forward to dealing with overseas companies and at the same time having a chance to use English more .
I'm sorry to bring this up , but would it be possible for you to write me a letter of recommendation before you go ?
of course I can . In fact , if there are other job opportunities at this new company , I'll recommend you personally .
What can I show you ?
Do you have this shirt in a small ?
Let me check . Yes , we have .
May I try it on ?
the James ’ s file , Christine ?
I had it right here a minute ago , Mr . Emory . Umm . Just a minute ...
Christine , I know you ’ re new here and there ’ s a lot to learn , but you are going to have to learn to keep your work in better order . We can ’ t afford to lose an important document .
I wonder whether I could possibly borrow your new bicycle now .
Sorry , I'm using it myself.But you can use it this afternoon .
Thanks for inviting me to work out with you , Joan .
Don't mention it , let's go in .
Yeah , this place looks great . Wow , look at her , she can certainly get down , can't she ?
She sure can . Are you jealous , Leslie ?
A little , I wish I could do that .
You can ! With a little practice .
Look at him , he's buff .
I think he's hot too .
How do they all get in such tiptop shape ?
Exercised over and over . Exercise is a key .
That's it . I decided to turn over a new leaf . I'm going to exercise every single day .
Excuse me . Check please .
OK , how was everything ?
Very nice . Thank you .
Would you like this to-go ?
Yes , can you put it in a plastic bag ?
Sure , no problem . Here you are . That'll be 25 dollars .
Do you take credit cards ?
Yes , we accept Visa and MasterCard .
OK , here you are .
Thanks . I'll be right back .
OK .
Here's your receipt .
Thank you .
You look upset , anything wrong ?
I'm going to quit the job .
Why ?
The task is tough .
You'd look before you leap .
How long will you stay in New York ?
Just tor three days . I won't need these luggages.CouId I put them here ?
I am sorry . If you have here more than 24 hours between connecting flights , we can't check your luggage through London .
Well , maybe I can put them in the airport storage there .
Eat some more .
Excuse me . Do you know where the Admiral Hotel is ?
That's over on Callaway Street , isn't it ?
Yes , but I can't find Callaway Street .
Walk that way for about four blocks . The hotel's about two blocks north of there .
Thanks a lot .
I'm sorry I'm late .
Professor Li , do you know where to buy art supplies ?
For what ? Are you taking up painting ?
No . I can't paint . I'm asking for my niece . She is really into it .
Oh , good . How old is your niece ?
She is eight . Actually , I'm buying a good set of art supplies for her as a birthday gift .
Hello ?
Hi , Mr . Smith . This is Mary . Is Jenny there ?
No , I ’ m afraid not , Mary . May I take a message for her ?
Yes , please tell her that band practice has been moved to Tuesday night at eight thirty .
O . K . No problem . Anything else ?
No , but if she has any questions , she can call me at 555-2345 .
All right , I ’ ll leave her the message , Mary . Thanks for calling .
Thank you . Bye .
Do you speak English ?
Yes , a little .
Can you tell me how to get to the Jade Buddha Temple ?
How do you get road news ?
I've a driver mate in my car !
So you have all the news on broadcast ?
Can I help you ?
Yes , I'm in a bit of a rush . Could I have a piece of apple pie please ?
Certainly . Would you like it with ice cream ?
I'd like to make an appointment with Dr.Cooper.Could you arrange it for me ?
Yes.Would tomorrow morning be all right with you ?
Sorry , I've got a meeting from nine to ten.What about Monday afternoon ?
Hey ! What are you doing here ?
I'm just shopping .
What are you shopping for ?
Some new clothes . How about you ?
Same here .
Have you found anything nice yet ?
I found a few pairs of pants .
Where'd you get those ?
I found them at JC Pennies .
Those are really cute .
Do you want me to show you where I found them ?
Hello , is that Xiaogang Li who applied for the Solar Studio of our college ?
Yes , speaking .
I want to know whether you will come to the interview . So have you accepted offers from other companies ?
I need help with the office party .
Yes , of course . We could split it . What part would you like to do , the food or the entertainment ?
I have no idea what the entertainment should be .
Let's make sure we are on the same page . Do we want a formal or informal gathering ?
Let's make it a formal affair .
Yes , that would be best . Now , for food should we have Chinese or American food ?
American food would be the best choice .
That would be great . What kind of music would you like , a band or recorded music ?
We should bring in a really good DJ .
Help ! Help !
What would you like to eat , sir ?
Scrambled egg , bacon , three pieces of bread and a cup of tea .
Would you care for some lemon for your tea ?
Where's the toilet ?
Only one . But I wanted to make sure I'd get it .
Yeah , I really wanted that Chanel bag , too . But just in case you should bid low .
But there are only two more days until the bidding closes !
I bid on a Chanel watch at the last minute , and got it sixty percent off !
Oh ... I'm such a newbie . But at least I'm sure I'll get that tennis racket .
Don't count on it , Babe . eBay is always full of surprises .
Can you tell me where the pots and pans are ?
Pots and pans are right over there .
Oh , thank you .
Could I interest you in our store credit card ?
No , thanks . I already have credit cards .
But our credit card saves you 10 percent .
That's a nice discount .
Here . Let me give you an application form .
Thank you , but I'm just browsing today .
Here is the fish counter . Look at the lobsters and crabs . Shall we have some ?
I'm allergic to these things , you know .
Sorry , I forgot . I don ’ t like seafood , neither .
Let ’ s go over there and get some milk , a couple dozen eggs and some orange juice .
Let's get frozen juice . It is really good . We ’ Ve got enough food . Let ’ s go over to the check-out stand .
Good morning , may I speak with Professor Clark , please ?
You are speaking with Professor Clark .
Professor , I am Kalina from your morning literature class .
Yes , how can I help you ?
I ran my car into a tree yesterday and need to miss a few days of school .
Oh , my God ! I hope you are all right .
I have a concussion , but I will be OK .
How much school will you miss ?
I only need to take this week off .
Hello , Parker . How ’ s everything ?
Can ’ t complain . And you ?
Business is booming . I understand you want to meet up with me next week . How ’ s your schedule looking ?
Let me see . I can come out and see you first thing Wednesday .
How come it is slow as a snail today ?
You mean the network connection ?
Yes , I wanted to look for some information on the company page just now . It took me almost one minute to open it . Then there is no response to any click .
I have the same question . I can ’ t send out mails . We ’ d better call the IT department and ask them to check it immediately .
Honey , I need to have a talk with you .
Dad , I have to do my homework .
No , honey , why didn't you go to cram school last night ?
Dad , I don't want to talk about it now .
Honey , if you don't want to go to cram school , you should tell me the reason why .
What's wrong with you , young man ?
Doctor , I have a bad cough and a headache .
Do you have a fever ?
I don't know , but I feel terrible .
Let me examine you . Don't worry . It's nothing serious .
Do you think I should lie in bed ?
Yes , stay in bed and drink a lot of water . Your fever will be gone in a day or two .
OK . Do you think I can play football tomorrow ?
Of course not . You need a good rest .
I want something sweet after dinner .
What do you have in mind ?
A dessert sounds nice .
What kind are you thinking of getting ?
I want to get some pie .
What kind of pie do you want ?
I have no idea .
Do you want to know what kind of pie I like ?
Sure , what kind do you like ?
I love apple pie .
Oh , I love apple pie too .
Let's go now .
May I help you ?
Yes . Do you exchange foreign money here ?
Yes . Our bank is authorized to deal with foreign exchange .
What kinds of currency do you change ?
We can change only three kinds of currency , USD , Japanese Yen and HK Dollar in our savings office .
Could you tell me what the exchange rate for USD is today ?
The buying rate is 826 . 44 yuan for 100 dollars .
I want to change some Us dollars to cover my expense here .
Please go to Counter No . 2 , the foreign exchange counter . It's over there .
I want to see the man responsible for selling typewriters .
My name is Steven . I'm the Sales Manager of this company .
Well , look here . Ten new typewriters were delivered to my company yesterday afternoon and only five of them work properly .
Oh , I'm sorry about that .
Never mind being sorry , what are you going to do about it ?
Don't worry , we'll soon fix them .
Good , I hope you'll make sure that it won't happen again .
I'll certainly look into that .
I'm looking for a string of pearls for my wife .
Yes , sir . What price range do you have in mind ?
I'm not sure . I don't know very much about the price of pearls .
I see . Let me show you some samples of various qualities . This one is very nice . It's three hundred and fifty dollars .
Is there a price reduction ?
We are having a sale now . The price has already gone down .
How much is that one ?
It's two hundred and eighty dollars .
Can I help you ?
Yes , I would like to buy a Walkman . Can you tell me about the models you have ?
Well , we have a lot of models here.Did you want to listen to CD's or cassettes or the radio ?
Mostly cassette tapes .
Alright . There are several models you may want to look at.This Kreng portable cassette player is very good .
Kreng ? I've never heard of that company .
It's a German company.This unit has auto-reverse , recording capability , and an AM / FM radio band.It also has a built-in microphone .
I suppose I don't want that one then . I don't like auto-reverse . It breaks too easily .
Really ? Have you had an auto-reverse break before ?
Yes , twice now . I think it's too high-tech , and so it's the first part that breaks .
Hmm . You know , the problem might be dust . Did you clean the unit often ?
Well . No , I didn't clean it.But still , I only had the last one two months , and it broke . I don't trust auto-reverse .
Alright . Well . We have many units without auto-reverse.Here is a good unit . Very reliable.It has an AM / FM band , built-in microphone , recording capability , and no auto-reverse .
How much is it ?
This one sells for $ 39.99 .
Can I test it out ?
Of course .
It sounds great . I'll take it .
Fine . I think you'll be happy with it . It's a very good unit . Very reliable . I'll go get you a new one in a box . I will be back in just a moment .
Tell me about yourself .
I was born and raised in Beijing . I attended Peking University and received my bachelor's degree in Economics . I have worked for 2 years as a financial consultant in Beijing for China Pacific Insurance Co . Ltd .
What type of position are you looking for ?
I'm looking for a position in which I can utilize my experience .
Are you interested in a full-time or part-time position ?
I am more interested in a full-time position . However , I would also consider a part-time position .
Can you tell me about your responsibilities at your last job ?
I advised customers on financial matters . After I consulted the customer , I completed a customer inquiry form and catalogued the information in our database . I then collaborated with colleagues to prepare the best possible package for the client . The clients were then presented with a summarized report on their financial activities that I formulated on a quarterly basis .
What is your greatest strength ?
I am an excellent communicator . People trust me and come to me for advice . One afternoon , my colleague was involved with a troublesome customer who felt he was not being served well . I made the customer a cup of coffee and invited both my colleague and the client to my desk where we solved the problem together .
What is your greatest weakness ?
I tend to spend too much time making sure the customer is satisfied . However , I began setting time-limits for myself .
Why do you want to work for our company ?
After following your firm's progress for the last 3 years , I am convinced that your company is becoming one of the market leaders and I would like to be a part of that team .
When can you begin ?
Please tell me how to file things according to the concerned rules .
Well , all right . There are four points you should keep in mind when you file documents , information and other things .
What are they ?
They are keep the documents in chronological order , remove all the chips and pins , punch the documents evenly and place them in the folder .
And what is the most important point ?
Yeah , look at all those new buildings going up ! Mr . Zhang , the traffic is pretty smooth . But we were told the roads from the airport to downtown were quite crowded and traffic jams could be as long as half an hour .
Yes , they were . But it has already past . The traffic from the airport to downtown has been relieved after the completion of Yan'an Aerial Road .
We've never expected that Shanghai is such a big metropolis , same as New York city . David , would it be a good idea to rent a car here ? I've got an international driver's license with a pretty good record in the States .
This house is not looking all that great from here
You can ’ t really tell everything about a house from the outside . Let ’ s go inside .
I don ’ t think that it is looking any better inside here .
I think that fresh paint and cleaning would help it look a little better .
It is just too dark in here with so few windows .
I hear that the kitchen is quite large . Let ’ s go check it out .
The kitchen may be large , but it doesn ’ t have any storage space .
The master suite is supposed to be quite elegant . Maybe it will be a little better .
How many dogs live in this house ?
Excuse me , waiter , I would like to have some wine before the main course .
Have you decided what wine you would like ?
I have no idea . Maybe you can give me some advice .
I recommend you the white wine . It will wake up your appetite .
Come on ! It's time to go !
Wait a minute ! Just hold your horses ! What's your hurry , anyway ?
Well , I've got to stop and get gas in the car , first .
That won't take long .
Well , it won't if there no line at the pump .
Well , I'm not quite ready .
I'll give you five more minutes , then I'm going on without you !
You wouldn't do a thing like that !
I wonder if I can see your mother , little boy . Is she engaged ?
Engaged ? She ’ s married .
Johnny , I wish you ’ d stop reaching for things . Haven ’ t you a tongue ?
Hello ! Tomorrow I'm going to need a wake-up call .
Not a problem . What time shall we call you ?
I always hit the snooze button , so give me two calls , one at 7 and another at 7 fifteen .
It'll be our pleasure . We'll call you at 7 and then at 7 fifteen .
Oops , cancel that . Change the second call to 7 thirty will you , please ?
No sooner said than done . Can I help you with anything else ?
No , that's about it for now . Thanks .
Have you seen our new packing specifications ?
I'm really in a flap about the interview .
Take it easy.you ' Ve made enough preparations .
I'm in such a need of the job that I can't afford any mistakes .
Do you think my briefcase is big enough to put in all these stuff ?
Let me see . Laptop , flash disk , a ballpoint pen , a pencil , a notebook , a pair of glasses , cell phone , charger , moisture lotion , ... Oh , that is too much . You are not going to a business trip .
I guess I need all of them .
Actually , the company will provide you with all of these supplies . So , you can leave this very thick notebook at home .
I know . But it is my lucky charm . I carry it all the time .
May I know where you are going ?
Yes . I want to go to Beijing Hotel .
I'm sorry . You are going in the wrong direction .
Oh no ! What shall I do ?
Don't worry . You can get off at the next stop and go across the street through the overpass . The bus stop is right there .
Thank you very much .
Steven , shall we go shopping tomorrow ?
Hum ... Why not go shopping the day after tomorrow ? Tomorrow is Saturday . I hate all the hustle and bustle of Saturday shopping .
But Sunday is the same with Saturday . If you don ’ t mind , that's OK .
Hum.Maybe it will be better . The most important thing is that I can have a day to relax after a week's work .
I see . We will go the day after tomorrow .
By the way , what kind of stores do we need to go ?
I want to buy some clothes in clothing store . When we are going back , go to the butcher's shop and buy some chicken .
Let ’ s also go to the jewelry store to buy a crystal necklace . I want to buy one for you as your birthday present .
Have you seen the tower in front of us . That's the famous Eiffel Tower . It was built in 1889 for the World's Fair .
How tall is this building ?
It stands 320m ( 1050ft ) high and held the record as the world's tallest structure until 1930 .
I have heard its name is connected with someone , is that right ?
Good afternoon ! Trans Pacific Airline . How can I help you ?
I ’ m calling to cancel my reservation for Trans Pacific Flight 8 on July 19 from Taipei to Minneapolis . Could you please make it for the same flight on August 2 instead of July 19 ?
What ’ s your name , please ?
My name is Judy Wang .
How do you spell your name , please ?
My first name is J-U-D-Y , and my last name is W-A-N-G .
Please note that this ticket has a penalty of $ 75 for any change or cancellation .
It ’ s OK . Where should I pay for the penalty ?
At the airport . OK , Miss . Wang , your Flight 8 on July 19 from Taipei to Minneapolis is canceled . Your new reservation is Trans Pacific Flight 8 from Taipei to Minneapolis at 9 thirty a . m . on August 2 .
That ’ s 1POJ7403 .
That ’ s correct .
Thank you !
Is there anything else I can do for you ?
Is this supply ?
Yeah . This is supply . What can I do for you ?
This is Rachel in Human Resources . I need two boxes of company letterhead , one box of ball-point pens , and a box of envelopes .
John , I ’ d like you to meet Charles Brown , our new manager at the airport .
Yes , certainly . How can I recognize him ?
He is short , well-built , and he ’ s got light blond hair .
Is there anything else ?
He has a mustache , if I remember correctly , and a light complexion .
How old is he ?
He is in his late thirties .
Well . I shouldn ’ t have any trouble recognizing him . What time does his flight arrive ?
What can I get for you today ?
Could I get a hamburger , please ?
Would you like cheese on that ?
No , thank you .
Would you like a drink ?
Let me have a soda .
What kind of soda would you like ?
May I have a Sprite , please ?
Sure , no problem .
I would also like a bag of chips .
Will that be all ?
Please tell me something about your insurance background .
I majored in international banking at college so I took many insurance courses . And I worked at an insurance company for my graduation field work .
Why do you want to be an insurance agent ?
I care about people and I know the importance of insurance .
Do you have any work experience in promotion ?
Yes , I do . I have worked as a salesman for P & G Company Ltd .
Do people respond well to you ?
Ah , here we are .
This is the place I was telling you about .
Would you like to sit near the window ?
Good .
Let's have a look at the menu . Oh , there isn't a menu . Do you think you could ask the people at the next table if we could look at their menu ?
Are you going to buy a bicycle ?
I ’ m thinking about it . How much is it ?
¥ 350 .
Oh , dear . It ’ s too expensive . Can you give me a better price ?
Your discount is already included . Normally we charge ¥ 400 , but now we can give you a special price . This is our sale period .
It ’ s still too much . Can ’ t you make it any cheaper than that ?
Sorry , but this is the best price . You can ’ t get it any cheaper than here .
I see . Can I pay by traveler ’ s checks ?
Do you have a free moment ?
Sure . What do you need ?
I'm having some trouble . How do you use this printer ?
Well , first you have to turn this switch on .
Silly me .
Now press this button .
Oh , and it's out of paper . Do you have any more ?
I need help using the washer and dryer .
Tell me what the problem is .
I can't figure out how to turn them on .
Do you have some quarters ?
I didn't know I needed change .
The washer costs 50 cents and the dryer costs a dollar .
Where do I put the change ?
The quarters go into the slot . You have to push the slot in , and the machine will turn on .
Is that everything that I have to do ?
That's all there is .
I appreciate you helping me with this .
Do you have any questions ?
Yes , do I have to work a whole year before I can take a vacation ?
Yes , after you ’ Ve been here a year , you qualify for a three-day vacation
Only three days ?
That's the company policy .
What happens if I use up my sick days before the end of the year ? If I ’ m sick an extra day or two , will my pay be deducted ?
Yes . That's the company policy .
I am absolutely famished .
Yeah . I am too .
Where did you want to go for lunch ?
I was thinking we should just go to the cafeteria .
I don't think I ever got food from the cafeteria .
I actually like the food there .
Does the cafeteria sell a lot of different food ?
They have anything you want .
I was thinking about getting some Chinese food .
I bought some chow mein at the cafeteria . It tasted great .
We can eat at the cafeteria .
Here is the draft contract , Mr . Brown . Let's discuss the clauses to see if we agree on all of them . Then I will make out an original of the contract . After that , what's left is to fill out the contract and sign our names .
That's OK .
The contract is to be written in Chinese and English . Both languages are equally effective .
Fine . If you'll excuse me , I'd like to go it over first . ( After about 15 minutes ) Hmm , you've done a pretty good job . It's well prepared .
Thank you .
Well , I suggest that we discuss only the clauses and points where we have different opinions just to save time .
That's a good idea .
First , let's read Clause Two about packing . It's our usual practice to ship our products in containers . That'll save time and money , but your contract stipulates the use of wooden cases . So , we'd like to have the words containers are allowed in the contract .
Agreed .
For shipment , you know we are producing a complete set of equipment for you and it won't all be finished at one time . So would you allow us to make partial shipments .
I want to buy a black suit .
Certainty.Do you want double breasted suit or single breasted suit ?
I prefer single breasted suit .
What about this one ? It's a very nice 3 - piece suit .
How do you do ? Nice to meet you , Diane .
How do you do , Jack . Nice to meet you .
Well , I think you ' Ve reconsidered our proposal , Diane .
Yes , you are right . After all , the quality of your air conditioners is good . The only problem is price .
I should not be surprised , many customers have the same opinion . Do you have any suggestion in mind ? Our salesman told your secretary that the price could be negotiable .
That's why I came to your office today . We think for your model WE - 506 $ 590 would be reasonable , because air conditioners of the same kind sold by other companies are usually about 579-649 .
That's true . But if you understand that quality is the most important aspect of a product , you'll agree that 679 is not high , especially when we allow you a 10 % discount .
I see your point . That's to say s 611 each set . Still it's much higher than the market price . Could you see your way to reduce the price , Jack ?
Well , considering the quantity of your order we could further reduce the price to 600 . That's the best we can do . What do you think of that ?
All right . We accept it . So $ 600 for each set .
Don't I know you ?
I'm not sure.You look familiar .
You're Mr.Stevenson , right ?
That's all the general information of our company . I think you already have good knowledge about our company .
Yes , I have an overall understanding .
When we have the final results , we will call you .
Then when will I get a reply at the latest ?
If you pass the interview , the personnel department will inform you within two weeks .
But if I don't pass , will you call me ?
I'm sorry we won't . You can wait for two weeks . If you don't get a telephone call , it means that you weren't successful .
Then do I have the chance to get this job ?
I'm sorry but I can't make the final decision myself , and I have to discuss it with other interviewers .
I know . No matter what the result will be , I have learned a lot from our conversation .
Your mentality is very good and that's great .
Thanks for giving me the opportunity of this interview .
I have a stomachache .
Well , you'd better lie down now . You need a good rest .
What kind of personality do you think you have ?
I'm quite active and energetic . I approach things enthusiastically and I don't like to leave things half-done .
Do you think you are introverted or extroverted ?
I'm quite outgoing i think . I enjoy mixing and doing things with others .
What do you think is the most important thing for you to be happy ?
I maintain that the most important thing is having good friends . A person can't live all by himself I think . A friend in need is a friend in deed.The more really close friends I have , the better .
What kind of people do you like to work with ?
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Monica to our company and introduce her to her department and colleagues . For all of you , we hired Monica because she is a very professional accountant and we are very happy to have her in the finance department . She has lots of working experiences as an accountant and I am sure everybody in the department can benefit from this .
Were you in a leadership position when you were a college student ?
Yes . I was president of the Student Council of our university .
Did you get any honors or awards at your university ?
Yes . I was elected Excellent Party Member for four academic years .
Were you involved in any club activities at your university ?
Yes . I was a member of the Student Poetry Society . I like writing poems in my spare time .
What extracurricular activities did you usually take part in at your college ?
Margaret , I'd like to follow up with the arrangements for our company retreat , to take place next month . We need to book the venue , make arrangements for speakers and door prizes , and set up all the activities and accommodations . Also , very important , we need to determine which of our staff will be eligible and will be available to go . We've got to get a head count in order to make reservations .
What's the criteria for staff to attend ? Are we only including our management team in this affair ? Or will we be extending invitations to lower level employees to attend ?
I think Yoga might be suitable for me .
Why ?
Because it doesn't require a lot of energy and thus easy to keep up .
But I see people sweat a lot doing Yoga too .
I don't know . I just need to try it once . I'm in urgent need of some exercise to lose some weight .
We are looking for a bilingual secretary . Do you think you are proficient in both written and spoken English ?
I think my English is fairly good . As you can see from my CV , I graduated from university with a B . A . degree in English . I studied the English language and English literature systematically .
How are your typing and shorthand skills ?
Are these the clothes you want to have washed ?
Yes . When can I get them back ?
Well , if they are collected right now , you can get them back tonight .
That's fine . By the way , please have that suit dry cleaned .
What's the matter with me , Doctor ? I feel so tired these days .
Is your blood pressure , I'm afraid . It's far too high .
And what's the cause of that ?
Overwork-amongst other things . You can't work 24 hours a day . You ' Ve got to slow down .
But I can't just slow down .
You've got to , I'm afraid . And look at this . You weigh 200 stones . That's too much for a man of your size .
You mean I've got to lose weight ?
You are an early bird , Tom . What do you do in the morning then ?
Exercise . The morning hours are the most precious period within a single day . We should not pass them up easily . Seize the time and do something useful .
So , you choose to spend it on bodybuilding . Where do you exercise ?
Usually , I run to the Black Bamboo Park as a warm-up . Admission is free . Then I start my activities .
Do you do the same exercises every day ?
No , I've deliberately kept a balance between various exercises ; parallel bars , push-ups , sit-ups , bunny-hops , five-kilometer run , and so on . I alternate them over the weekdays . Sometimes , when I find myself in a bad state , I will simply idle about in the park .
Why don't you just stay in bed when you are feeling unfit for exercising ?
It's not easy to keep a good habit , you know . I fear that if I fail to get up early one day , I may find it still more difficult to rise early the next . Besides , a mere walk in the early morning is much fun , too . Here and there in the park , you meet whole gangs of senior citizens who might be singing operas or old songs , playing er'hu , chess , or just chatting and gossiping . It's interesting to join them .
I want some cosmetics.Could you recommend some ?
I think Pond's is the best .
And they're very dear , too .
They're on special offer today .
Steven , I'm going abroad by plane for the first time tomorrow . Can you give me some advice ? And what should I pay attention to ?
First , you should have enough sleep to get over the jet lag before the departure . Most people will suffer from jet lag for a few days after a long flight .
I will go to bed early tonight .
Do you have an airsickness ?
I don't know . But I have a carsickness .
You'd better bring some medicine for airsickness .
Can we choose a time to look at houses together ?
Can you do that in the mornings , or would the afternoons be best ?
Either way is good for me .
There are a number of open houses this weekend in your area . Would that okay with you ?
I can take a little time off of work , or I can go on a weekend , also .
We could meet at the real estate office , or I could pick you up at your home .
I am leaving from work , so maybe I could just meet you at the first house that we will look at .
I can think of five houses that we should look at . It will take most of the day .
I would like to see as many as possible .
Do you have a package tour to Hollywood ?
Yes , here is the table , which plans do you like best ?
The seven-days trip shall be fine . How much is this tour ?
$ 300 .
We will take the trip . Could you give us a pamphlet ?
What ’ s the problem ? Things are getting out of hand . You keep sticking your nose where it doesn ’ t belong .
What do you mean ?
Mom , when you come home , please buy a coat , a skirt , a sweater ...
Mr.Chen , do you mind if I smoke ?
Good morning , can I help you ?
I want to American breakfast with fried eggs sunny side up .
What kind of juice do you prefer , sir ?
Breakfast juice and please make my coffee very strong .
Yes , sir . American breakfast with fried eggs sunny side up . Breakfast juice and black coffee . And my correct , sir ?
Yes , that ’ s right .
Is there anything else , sir ?
No , that ’ s all .
Good morning , sir . I ’ Ve got breakfast your ordered .
Just put it on the table please .
Do you need anything else , sir ?
No , thanks . Oh , yes , could I have some juice for the mini bar ?
What kind of juice do you like sir ?
Tomato or orange juice , please .
Should we tip ? This service is pretty good .
Yeah , we probably should.How much is normal ?
How about 10 percent ? That's about 6 dollars .
What time does the train for Tibet leave ?
It will leave at 3:00 p . m .
When does it arrive ?
It should be due in at 7:30 a . m.tomorrow .
How much is the ticket ?
It's 86 coach and 175 berths
Hey , taxi .
Where to , sir ?
Beijing Library .
Hop in , please .
Is it a long ride to Beijing Library ?
It will take about thirty minutes because it is the rush hour .
Thirty minutes , that will be all right . There are still fifty minutes to go before the library is open . Look , what are they doing on the square ?
It is an exhibition of Chinese jades . It is held each year . A nice collection jades of are on display and sold .
Sounds great ! Can you stop somewhere here for a minute ? I will get some souvenirs for my friends .
How many pieces of luggage would you like to check in , sir ?
Three bags and a suitcase . This is my luggage to check .
Do you have any carry-on luggage ?
No .
Put your luggage on the scale , please . Oh , your luggage is overweight .
How much is the excess baggage part charge ?
Twenty-two dollars
Here you are .
This is your voucher , and you can get your luggage back on this . Have a good trip !
What date would you like to depart , sir ?
Do you have any seats for September 16th ?
Let's see ... I'm afraid the 16th is fully booked . But I have seats for the 17th .
The 17th will be fine .
And what date will you be returning ?
Hmm , I guess on the 28th .
Okay , you're booked on American Airlines flight 710 , departing JFK at 6
I would like to buy a black suit .
Do you have any special brand in your mind ?
No , I never wear suit in my everyday life . I just want one to take part in my sister ’ s wedding ceremony .
I see . Have a look at this one . It ’ s very cheap because it ’ s not very durable .
but it looks good . Let me try it on .
What can I do for you , miss ?
I am looking for a pair of shoes .
Do you like high heels or flat shoes ?
Hi Jim . Do you have a minute ?
Sure , what ’ s up ?
Some of us are going to start a soccer team . Would you like to join us ?
I don ’ t know anything about it . Soccer isn ’ t as popular in my country as it is here .
That ’ s all right . We ’ ll teach you .
Is it anything like American football ?
Not very much . It ’ s something like hockey , except that you use a big ball and no stick .
I ’ ll come down and watch you play some day , and see what it ’ s like .
Do you remember what the ratings of movies stand for ?
Yes , G stands for General Audiences , PG means Parental Guidance suggested , R is restricted to audiences under 18 and X means explicit content .
Does anyone pay any attention to those ratings anymore ?
Remember when we were kids ? Theaters wouldn't let kids in to PG moves without a parent .
I remember that I never saw an X moves even displayed .
Now with video rentals it's all a personal matter .
Yea , I never see theaters turn people away for their age anymore either .
Why aren't you doing well in the class ?
Reservation , can I help you ?
Yes , I would like to reserve a room for next Monday .
Wait a moment , please . Let me check it .
By the way , I want a large room .
Right now we have a suite for 4 people , do you want to book it ?
Hey Mel ! Are you up for some tennis today ?
Sorry , I can ’ t ! I have to go to work , pick up Jake and Maddie from school , and make them an afternoon snack , then take Jake to soccer practice and Maddie to dance class .
You sound exhausted . Maybe you should hire a nanny to help you out ! She can pick the kids up and take them to their after-school activities . She can also help you do some household chores , and run so
Oh , I don ’ t know ... it ’ s hard to find the right nanny . You have to consider her previous work experience , the responsibilities you give her , and how she interacts with the kids . I would love to have
I think you should definitely consider it ! This way you won ’ t have to juggle such a busy schedule , and you ’ ll still get to spend time with the kids in the evenings . I can refer you this great
Can you tell that I ’ m excited ?
What are you excited about ?
I voted today .
Was this your first time ?
I just turned 18 a month ago .
You ’ re lucky .
What do you mean ?
Because you turned 18 in an election year .
I didn ’ t even think of that .
You didn ’ t ?
I really didn ’ t , but I ’ m still excited .
Can I help you ?
Yes . I want to buy a pair of shoes .
Have you a pattern in your mind ?
Well , maybe sneakers or rubber shoes .
Is there any special brand you would like ?
Look , how grand magnificent the Tiananmen Gate tour is !
What's Tiananmen famous for ?
It is largest pop square in the world.you see that is monument for the people's hero , and the Chairman Mao memorial hall on the south.there is great hall of the people on the west.there are two museums on the east .
What's that ?
That's the Forbidden city on the north of Gate building .
I ran it against that fence pole as I crashed . What do you think ? Damn , it hurts !
We'll have to get you to a hospital . I can ride you on the back of my bike .
I'm lucky I wasn't killed . I must have been going around forty-five miles an hour.There was too much gravel on that corner . I slid out .
Yes , I almost slid too.Alright . This tourniquet is tight . How does it feel ?
Make it tighter . I want the blood stopped.Then wrap some bandages around the cut . Then we can go . Ouch ! I hope I can walk .
Alright , I'm twisting it around . You tell me when to stop .
Mr.James . I know that office hour is up now , but could you work during the weekend and finish the translations ?
Well , unfortunately I have got something to do this weekend . But let me see ...
Oh , I'm sorry.However , if you could help me out , I'll double the pay for the hours worked .
That's very kind of you.How soon do you really need them ?
I'll need them for the conference on Monday afternoon.Do you think it can be done by then ?
I'll try .
Don't worry , your baby is in my home .
I'm very sorry , sir . My car has broken down .
Sorry to hear that . Can we do anything about it ?
I'm afraid not .
Hi . I need to have my shoes repaired .
What ’ s the matter with them ?
Look at the heels . They are slanting .
Ah , I can do it perfectly .
How much does it cost ?
6 yuan . And I can make them as new as before .
I think it ’ s too expensive . I can just give you 4 yuan . Or I ’ ll go to another B .
All right . I ’ ll repair them for you .
How long will it take ? Could you repair them while I wait ?
Yes . They will be ready in a few minutes .
Hello !
Hello , Is that Stefan ?
I'm sorry , but I'm afraid you've dialed the wrong number.There is no Stefan here .
Really ? Are you sure ? I called before and he was there .
Yes . I'm sure . You have the wrong number . I have used this number for more than 20 years .
That can't be true . I remember the number clearly . Is your number 1199886 ?
No , it isn't . It's 1199866 . It seems that you have misdialed .
Oh , I'm sorry I bothered you . I'm really sorry .
It doesn't matter . It happens to everyone .
Sorry again for bothering you .
Good morning . Can I help you ?
Good morning . I ’ m here to see Rochelle Davis , the Human Resources Manager .
Do you have an appointment with her ?
Yes , I do . I have a 10:00 appointment with her this morning .
Okay . What ’ s your name , please ?
My name is Bruce Green .
Thanks . Please sit down . She ’ ll be with you shortly .
Excuse me , Sir , do you know what time it is ?
Oh , it ’ s almost eleven twenty .
Thank you .
You ’ re welcome . The rain is quite heavy , isn ’ t it ?
Yeah . I was in a hurry and I forgot my umbrella today .
I have one . We could share it . Which way are you going ?
Oh , that ’ s very kind of you . I am going to the Garden Hotel .
I am going there , too . We can walk together .
I'm interested in Chinese antiques .
We have a great variety of Chinese antiques . Besides , we have landscape painting , figure painting and flower-and-bird painting .
I'd like a flower-and-bird painting .
How about this picture of cranes with pine trees ? It was painted by a famous Chinese painter in King Dynasty .
Oh , they look just like live cranes .
I have to check out now . My name is Ruth Carson . Can I have my bill , please ?
Yes , it's $ 167 .
Well , Mitzuko-san , I hope you like it here . This is my favourite restaurant in Taipei . It reminds me of my youth when I traveled around Europe .
It looks wonderful . Very authentic .
The chef trained in Florence . The pasta is very good here .
OK . So , what can you recommend ?
Hum ... You should try the mushroom fettucine . It's really good .
Is it salty ?
Not at all . It has a very delicate flavor .
What does ' Duppa del Giono ' mean ? I'm sorry I don't know how to pronounce that .
Oh , that means soup of the day . I'll ask the waiter what they have today . Have you tried mussels cooked the Italian way ? They're really delicious .
I am calling to ask about the position of an usher .
Anything you would like to know ?
What qualities do you expect the applicants to have ?
Hello , ma ’ am , can I help you find something ?
Yes , actually I ’ m looking to buy a camera .
We ’ Ve got a wide selection do you know if you ’ d like a point-and-shoot , or something a little fancier ? Are you shopping for yourself or for someone else ?
Actually I ’ m buying a camera for my husband .
Ah , well then I ’ d recommend a nice entry-level digital SLR .
Yeah ? Can I take a look at the Sirs you carry ?
Sure thing , follow me . This here is the .
The Canon Eos . Yeah it ’ s ok , but I ’ m looking for something that performs better in low light , has a better display panel , and longer battery life .
Oh , ah , um the Nikon D60 is a nice option .
Yeah , but what kit lens does this camera come with ? I don ’ t want some bulky telephoto lens .
Oh , well this one has the , uh .
Looks to me like an 18-55 mm lens . pretty standard , that will do . Not like my husband will be stalking celebrities or anything !
So , ahem , can I interest you in any acc ...
Accessories ? Do you carry polarizing filters ?
Polarizing filter um we should ! I ’ m sorry , ma ’ am . It looks like we ’ re sold out .
No you ’ re not ! There are some right here !
Oh , well , would you look at that ! Polarizing filters .
Thanks for your help , Ralph !
May I help you , ma'ma ?
Please , where do I catch the plane for New York ?
First you must check in at Counter No . 4 .
That one there ?
That's right . Then you will follow the signs to Gate 85 .
Mr . Crandall , I ’ m sorry , but I really don ’ t see the value in doing this entire project over from scratch . It would take a lot of work .
That ’ s certainly true . But , that ’ s what this job is all about , Maria . There's no doubt that this project is unacceptable .
I agree . But I think that we can handle the problem by making a few major changes . I ’ d appreciate it if you would give me a chance .
I think it's time for me to meet my admirer and make him face the music .
You do ? How are you going to contact him ?
I'm leaving him a message taped to my computer screen .
What does it say ? Do you think he'll see it ?
He'll see it . It says , I like sweets . Meet me at two thirty in the parking lot .
Can I spy on you guys from the window ?
There's plenty left . Would you like another helping ?
Excuse me , does this bus go to the new bookstore ?
No , you'll have to get off at the bank , and take a No . 50 .
Thank you.How much is the fare to that stop ?
One dollar .
How many stops are there ?
Two stops after this one .
Could you please tell me when we get there ?
Sure .
By the way , do I need a transfer again after No . 50 ?
No , a No . 50 will take you right there .
How are you wedding plans going ?
Very well . We started organizing everything early to avoid a last minute rush to get things done . The only thing that isn ’ t ready yet is my wedding dress .
When will that be ready ?
The dressmakers said that is would be ready in two weeks .
You ’ re getting married in three weeks . So that should be ok . So , you ’ Ve prepared the church , catering , transport , hotel-everything .
Yes . We ’ Ve taken care of all of that . We decided not to get married in a church though . Neither of us is very religious .
Which hotel will the reception be held at ?
The palace hotel they ’ re taking care of the catering , including the wedding cake . I ’ m sure they ’ ll do a good job .
Oh , yes . It ’ s and excellent hotel . A friend of mine had her wedding reception there and said it was perfect , though very expensive .
Yes . It will be expensive , but we think it will be worth it . It gives us great peace of mind to know that our reception is in the hands of experienced people .
Have you any round-neck sweater ?
Yes . Actually our range of sweaters is the most comprehensive available .
Can I try this one on ?
Sure , go ahead .
So Dick , how about getting some coffee for tonight ?
Coffee ? I don ’ t honestly like that kind of stuff .
Come on , you can at least try a little , besides your cigarette .
What ’ s wrong with that ? Cigarette is the thing I go crazy for .
You guys are charging me $ 10 for a movie that I never ordered or saw .
Let's see , sir . According to your file , you watched ' Titanic ' Monday evening .
Well , the wrong information is in my file . I was at a concert Monday night .
Well , your word overrules the file , sir . One moment , please .
I knew you'd see it my way .
Sir , I deleted the $ 10 , but I had to add a $ 2 service charge to your bill .
Am I in the Twilight Zone ? You're charging me for a movie I never saw ?
Please don't blame me , sir . Blame the computer programmer .
This is highway robbery . I've got a good mind to call the police !
Mr . Carter has asked me to come over to invite you to the banquet held in your honor at the Shangri-La Hotel at 7:00 this evening . Here's an invitation for you .
How nice of him . I'll be delighted to go . But what time would be convenient ?
If you could be ready by , say 6:30 o'clock , I'll be at the hotel to pick you up .
That's great . It's most thoughtful of you to do this , Miss Rose .
It's my pleasure . Well , then . I'll say goodbye .
I'd like to speak Dr.Johnson .
Sorry , but he's not in . May I take a message for you ?
This is Robert Jordan.Would you ask him to call me back , please ?
Good morning , sir . May I see your passport ?
Yes , of course . Here it is .
Thank you . Are all these yours ?
No , some of them are my friend's . Do you want her passport , too ?
Yes , please . Do you have any carry-on items ?
Do you want me to put it on the belt , too ?
Yes , please . Would you please open this big suitcase ?
OK . Just a moment . It's just some clothes and toiletries .
OK . Do you have anything to declare ?
I think there is nothing .
Any fresh food , live plants , or animals ?
Oh , no . None of that .
Thank you . You may lock up your suitcase . Here are your passports .
Hello . I bought a China dress in your shop this morning .
Yes ?
I bought it one size up by mistake .
Oh , did you ?
I wonder if you can change it to one size down .
Yes , of course.Will you come with the receipt ?
Then I'll come to your place later in the evening , and how late is your shop open ?
The boss announces the pay raise today , right ? How much do you think we'll get ?
No idea . Your guess is as good as mine .
It better be more than last year .
I'm going to go shopping for groceries in a little bit .
Why , do we need groceries ?
I believe we are all out of food .
Do you know what to get ?
I don't know what we need .
Why don't you go and check the refrigerator ?
I would appreciate it if you would do that for me .
Why don't you just get the basics ?
What do you mean ?
Eggs , milk , bread . Things like that .
Go make that list .
Hello , take a seat please . Let's get straight to the point . This is our contract . Please read it carefully before signing .
Since we have reached an agreement on all terms , there shouldn't be any problems for the contract .
May we once more remind you that the contract should be canceled by one month notice .
Excuse me , is this the baggage claim area from KL17 ?
Yes , can I help you ?
Well , this is my baggage claim tag . Can you get my baggage now ?
OK , here you are .
Were you able to attend Friday night's basketball game ?
I was unable to make it .
You should have been there . It was intense .
Is that right . Who ended up winning ?
Our team was victorious .
I wish I was free that night . I'm kind of mad that I didn't go .
It was a great game .
What was the score at the end of the game ?
Our team won 101-98 .
Sounds like it was a close game .
That's the reason it was such a great game .
Have you ever tried shopping online ?
No , never . I prefer to actually see and touch what I'm buying before I pay for it , especially for clothes and shoes .
That's right . Seeing is believing .
I've heard some friends say when they get the article , it's quite different from what they see on the website advertisement .
That happens . Without close quality examination , we may encounter fraud , and the e-shop may suddenly disappear .
What's more , it's not always so safe for us to pay online as hackers might steal the user name and password .
It's said that some measures have been taken to deal with this problem . Paying online is much safer than before , but I still have the feeling that it's not safe enough .
I can't agree more . that's why I only do street shopping .
Me too . Sometimes I surf online shops to check some related information , and then go to a physical store to do the actual shopping .
How long does it take to get to downtown from here ?
It is 15 minutes ’ drive .
What companies do we have in our neighborhood ?
Mitsubishi , HP , IBM and many other famous corporations .
Does the 7th floor belong to our company too ?
Yes , our company has two floors , the 6th and 7th floor in this building .
It ’ s such a large firm . Do we have our own staff restaurant ?
Good morning , sir . May I help you ?
Good morning , I have an appointment with Mr . Johnson at 10:00
Excuse me , sir , but are you Mr . Richard of World Trading Company ?
Yes . That ’ s right .
I ’ m sorry , Mr . Richard . Mr . Johnson is on his way to the office . He had just called and asked you to wait a minute .
Well , I ’ ll wait .
Would you like something to drink , sir ? Do you prefer coffee or tea ?
Thank you . Coffee , please .
Here you are , Mr . Richard . This is the cream and this is the sugar . If there ’ s anything else you ’ d like , please don ’ t hesitate to tell me .
911 . How may I help you ?
I need to report a break-in .
When did this break-in occur ?
Last night .
Where did the break-in happen ?
It happened at my house .
Was anything taken ?
I'm not sure yet .
What makes you think there was a break-in ?
My front window was busted .
I'll send a squad car .
Good morning , everyone . Let me introduce myself to you ...
You don't need to introduce yourself , Yang . You're famous .
Well , thank you very much but I thought l'd try and chair the meeting by the rule — at least for a while .
OK , OK !
Now , I'd like to get things under way . The main topic on today's agenda is the development of a U . S . sales strategy for the new EBB . I'd like to hear all of your ideas , Mr . Wall , you seem in top form today . Could you start the ball rolling ?
Uh , oh , sure . Well , I think we should keep in mind that the key to good sales is advertising .
Well , that's kind of obvious .
Give me a break , Mr Yang .
I'm sorry , but I don't think this damage is our fault .
What do you mean ?
It looks like the shipping company did this .
I ’ m glad you could find time to meet with me , Mr . Johnson . I can ’ t think of a nicer environment for our meeting today , the ambiance here is lovely !
No problem , if possible I always combine business with pleasure . Now , let ’ s hear more about these chocolates you ’ re offering .
Well , as you know , I have recently become the sole distributor for Grangers Gourmet Bon-bons here in the United States . They ’ re a new manufacturer and are looking to break into the luxury market . Naturally , your restaurant sprang into my mind immediately . I think your brand exemplifies many of the same traits as Grangers and serving these chocolates would really add to your reputation for providing elegant , luxurious , first class dining .
Mmmm , sounds interesting ... gourmet chocolates , where are they produced ? Belgium ?
Actually , the factory is located in Scotland .
Really ? I didn ’ t think they were known for their luxury chocolate production
That ’ s what makes this such a fantastic opportunity ! The government is one hundred percent supportive of creating new export markets and has guaranteed a low tariff for all wholesale orders of over one thousand units . They ’ Ve also reduced the red tape involved at customs as well . Here , I brought these especially for you , try one !
Oh , thanks . Mmm , hmm , creamy texture , very smooth ...
Unique , aren ’ t they ? I bet you ’ Ve never tasted anything like it ! Quality is assured as I personally visit the factory to make sure no one ’ s cutting corners with the ingredients . Only the creme make it through inspection .
Yes , very interesting flavors ... Slightly spicy , very unique , that ’ s for sure . Exactly what ARE the ingredients ?
I have it on highest authority that this traditional secret recipe has been handed down in the Granger family for generations . I ’ m sure you can keep a secret . Buttermilk , cacao beans , sugar and Haggis .
Haggis ? What ’ s Haggis ?
It ’ s a traditional Scottish delicacy , you take sheep ’ s liver , heart and lung and stuff it inside of the sheep ’ s stomach .
Ah , get back to you .
Do you need a guide ?
Yes , we are just looking for one . What's the charge per day ?
It's $ 20 . If you are staying for more than 3 days in the city , the charge is $ 16 per day .
Aren't you Jim Green ?
Yes , that's right .
I believe we met at a concert last year . I'm Taylor .
Lucy , I ’ d like to fix the light in the corridor , it keeps flashing , which drives me crazy . Would you like to help me with the ladder ?
Monica , wait a moment . I think we ’ d better call the repair man to do it .
I think I can handle it by myself .
I ’ d like you to have a look at the safety manual of our company .
I see . If I got hurt when fixing the light , even during office hours , I wouldn ’ t get compensation from our company since repairing is not my responsibility .
Other company rules also need your attention .
Like this one ? Never wear loose clothes or hair when operating the shredder.Yeah , thank you for telling me .
Thank God ! I am finished writing that service guide ! It took me forever !
When did you finish ?
This morning ! No more overtime , and no more headaches !
I didn ’ t receive an unemployment check this week and need to know why .
Did you mail us your last Continued Claim Form ?
I am afraid that I forgot to send it in .
We cannot pay you unless you turn that form in every two weeks .
Is it too late to mail the Continued Claim Form in now ?
It can ’ t be more than fourteen days late for us to accept it .
I will mail it in a little early next time to avoid this problem .
You can ’ t possibly know in advance how much you will be working . If you mail it in too soon , we will reject it !
Will my paycheck arrive late because I messed up on my form ?
I should tell you that I'm checking out in about 30 minutes .
I'm ready when you are , sir .
Very good ! Now , it's still morning here in New York .
You are so right , sir . The clock just struck nine .
I'm going to spend some time exploring the city . What can I do with my luggage ?
Sir , right here we have a storage site . Its only $ 5 an hour , but you need to leave a deposit .
A deposit ? Isn't my luggage a deposit ?
I'm sorry , sir , but it isn't . Your MasterCard or VISA will take care of things nicely .
Okay . Let me think about this .
May I take your order ?
Yes . I'd like a cup of onion soup .
And what would you like after that ?
It's the latest and quite popular among young people .
Yes , I know and I like it very much . I will take it .
Sure . Here is your receipt .
How long is this cell phone guaranteed ?
Hey honey , how was your day ?
It was alright . I ran into Bill and we got to talking for a while . He ’ s in a bit of a jam .
Why ? What happened ?
Well , his son had an accident and Bill doesn ’ t have health insurance . This really got me thinking , and I wondered if we shouldn ’ t look into a couple of different HMO ’ s .
Yeah , you ’ re right . We aren ’ t getting any younger and our kids are getting older .
Exactly ! I searched on the web and found a couple of HMO ’ s with low co-pays and good coverage . The deductibles are low , too .
Sounds good , although , do you think we can qualify for insurance ? Those insurance companies are real pirates when it comes to money .
Well , we don ’ t have any pre-existing illnesses or conditions , so we should be fine .
I wish our company or country provided us with healthcare .
Hello . Can you tell me what the procedures of applying for a job are ?
Yes , of course . There are many steps . You can apply for the job on the Internet and then send your resume to the e-mail address of the company . And wail the feedback of the company .
What is the qualification needed by the position ?
What did you do today ?
Played poker with my work friends .
Did you win ?
I'd like to withdraw some money from my account .
Can I see your passbook and the withdrawal slip , please ?
Sure .
Let me just make sure . You want to withdraw one thousand dollars ?
Can I have a look at that digital camera please ?
Yes of course . This is a really good one actually .
How much does it cost ?
This one is 1500 yuan .
It looks pretty good . I think I'll take it .
Would you like anything else ?
I need something to wash this down . Is there any juice in the fridge ?
What is that ? It looks like something from a swamp !
It's a green drink . It's supposed to be full of vitamins and minerals .
You know , healthy eating doesn't have to make you gag .
The sales lady said that even if I eat right , I wouldn't get enough vitamins .
Have you ever tried it ? Or are you just going to believe the sales lady ?
It's easier to drink this once a day than eat fruit and vegetables all day .
Billy , you are late again .
I'm sorry I'm late . I overslept . Is the manager here today ?
Yes he ' s in his office .
Oh , I hope he didn't notice me .
Don't take any chances . It'd be best if you told him and promised not to be late again . He's already mad at you for last 2 times . Any more and he might fire you .
You said it . It won't happen again . Do you really think he'd fire me ?
I think he might . You'd better go to his office .
You are probably right . I'll go right now and apologize . I try hard not to be late but it is difficult with Beijing traffic .
How much is the rent ?
The rent is $ 1500 per month .
And how much is the deposit ?
Is there anything else , apart from the Credit Rating and Debt to Asset Ratio ?
There is the Balance of Net Liabilities . This must not exceed its net assets and no business loss can be shown during the past two years .
Right , OK . That , again , shouldn't be a problem .
And the total ratio of return on assets should not be lower than the average , for that particular industry , for the first two quarters of the year .
Well , as far as I can tell , we qualify .
Do you understand any other foreign languages besides English ?
Yes , I know a little about Japanese which is similar to Chinese not only in culture but in language itself .
What band did you pass in Japanese Language Proficiency Test ?
What seems to the trouble Mr Brown ?
I ’ m in pretty bad shape , Doctor Ford .
Oh , In what way .
No appetite , always unaged and I can ’ t sleep well .
Did you lose any weight ?
YES . I ’ Ve lost quite a few pounds since last month .
when was the last time you have track up ?
About two month ago .
Let me take your blood pressure . You look anilic . Well , Mr.Brown . I ’ m happy to say it ’ s nothing serious . You just a little run down from overwork .
What am I suppose to do ?
I think you ’ ll needs just vacation . Try to get out doors more . I ’ ll be sure if you get more rest .
May I see your passport , please ?
Certainly . Here it is .
You are here on business , I think ?
That's right . A German company has invited me for business talks .
How long will you be staying ?
Just two weeks .
How many pieces of baggage have you got ?
Only one . In this case , I have a camera .
Do you intend to take it out on your departure ?
Yes , I do .
According to the regulations , the camera you've brought along for personal use can be passed for the time being duty free , but you will have to take it out with you when you leave the country .
I will .
Well . Have a pleasant stay in Germany .
Excuse me . What should be included in my CV ?
Generally speaking , a CV or resume is made up of 6 parts , personal information , educational experience , practical experience , personal skills , self-evaluation and job intentions .
What kind of personal information ?
May I come in ?
Yes , please . I ’ m Mr . Peter , the Director of Personnel . What can I do for you ?
Nice to meet you , Mr . Peter . I ’ m Wang Sian . I ’ Ve come for an interview as requested .
Oh , yes . How do you do , Miss Wang ? Sit down , please .
Thank you .
What was your major in school ?
I majored in Public Relations .
Have you done any work in this field ?
Yes , after my graduation , I worked in a trade company in Macao for one year .
What section did you work in ?
The export Business Section .
So you must be very familiar with export procedures .
Yes , very much .
Where to , ma'am ?
The Grand Hotel .
The Grand Hotel ?
Yes.Do you know where it is ?
No , Madam . I don't think I do .
It's the 11th Avenue , Park Street .
Would you like to order now ?
Yes . I'll have the shrimp cocktail to start .
What would you like for your main course ?
Do you have something to read ?
Yes , I do .
Could you lend me one ?
OK . Here you are .
Thanks . It's rather cold this morning , wouldn't you say ?
You're right .
Do you know the news ?
Which one ?
Brazil wins the World Cup .
We have the orientation this afternoon .
What ’ s going to be covered in the orientation ?
The company introduction , our mission , vision , various policies , insurances , pension plan , company ID , batch , telephone , e-mail set-up and training .
Quite a lot . All them one afternoon ?
Yes , it is not easy .
Excuse me , could you please show me the way to the human resource department ?
Yeah , but have you made an appointment ahead ?
Yes , of course . I am Monica . I have made an appointment with your HR manager .
Just a minute please . I ’ ll make a call to the HR office . Yes , they confirm your appointment . Please come in . it is on the 3rd floor , room 3106 . You can take the right elevator as the left on is in maintenance today .
Thank you very much .
When can you get the finished product to me ?
We should have it put together by the end of next week .
Great ! That ’ ll be ahead of schedule ! Good work .
Have you got any cheaper ones ?
Here are some.They ' re on special sale these days .
Good morning . what can I do for you ?
I'm looking for some earrings for my wife as a wedding anniversary gift .
You've come to the right store . We've got a beautiful and wide selection of earrings for you to choose from .
I saw a pair of earrings outside your window . Can you show them to me ?
Do you mean the exquisite pearl earrings ?
Exactly . How much do you want for them ?
They're only three thousand yuan .
What is this setting made of ?
Well , it's specially made of a platinum alloy , sir , and the lustre will never fade out .
I'II take them . Please wrap them up tor me and give me the receipt .
Room service .
Good morning . This is room 113 . I'd like some breakfast , please .
Right . Excuse me . Mrs . Jones ?
That's right .
What can I do for you ?
I'd like some grapefruit juice , marmalade , two scrambled eggs with two sausages , toast , and a pot of black coffee , please . How long will it take ?
Just a few minutes , ma'am .
Hi , Sam . I want to buy a pet . Do you have any ideas ?
You really should go to Rachel's pet store .
Why ? anything special there ?
It's more than special . You can find as many kinds of animals as you can put a name to and more .
Oh , really ? are there any snakes ?
Snakes ? there are even rodents and monkeys ! it's a world of exotic pets .
That's terrific . I can't wait to check it out .
Hang on . are you sure you want to keep a non-traditional pet ?
Why not ? it's so cool .
But it will pose a risk to your health .
Pardon ?
I mean , most reptiles carry some harmful bacteria , they are likely to cause immune system problems .
Well , I didn't realize that .
I don't believe it's a good choice to keep those pets , especially for families with young children .
Oh , I should have thought of my brother's baby girl . Maybe I'll just have a dog instead of an exotic pet .
Hello , this is room 1205 . Our message lamp is flashing .
Hold on a minute , please .
Thank you .
I am sorry to have kept you waiting . Mr . Johns needs a telephone call from you .
Would you bring the message to my room .
I'm afraid we have nobody available at the moment .
Then I'll come down and pick up the message immediately .
guess what ? I've got great news !
what is it ?
well , you know how I've been working at the Economist as a proof-reader , right ?
yes .
well , the editor-in-chief heard that I had experience as an editor at another magadize and asked me if I was interested in becoming an assistant editor for him .
really ? That's fantastic ! Will you get a chance to do any writing ?
she said that the columnist for the literary criticism column would be going on pregnancy leave soon and that I could be in charge of the column until she came back .
wow ! That's really great news . How often does the magazine come out ?
it's a monthly magazine , but my column will be shared with another columnist so my articles will be due fortnightly .
are you looking forward to doing more editing work ?
yes , but I'm even more excited about getting my thoughts published again !
do you have any order forms here so that I can get a subscription to the magazine ?
I don't have any with me , but I think I could manage to bring a free copy home for you .
I'm really looking forward to reading your column .
me , too . Do you want to go out to celebrate my good news ?
sure , where would you like to go ?
have you seen the new Cosmo magazine that I was reading this morning ?
I think I may have seen it on the kitchen table .
you're right , thanks . There's an interesting interview with a top director about his latest film that I want to finish .
who's the director ?
it's Martin Scorsese . You liked his film , The Departed , didn't you ?
yes , it was fantastic ! Can I read the article when you're finished ?
sure . You know it has an online edition , too . You should go online to read if you want to read it now .
that's ok . I'll wait until you're finished . Just out of curiosity , do you have a subscription for that magadize ?
no . I don't buy it regularly enough for it to be worthwhile .
how much does the magadize cost ?
it's almost three pounds now , and I think they're going to put the price up to four pounds soon .
that's quite expensive . Who is their target audience ?
Cosmo mainly has a middle-class readership , but I think circulation will fall dramatically if the price goes up anymore .
Wei ! This is a first-you didn't bargain !
Bargain ? I'd feel way too guilty .
But you could have saved money .
From a sweet ma ? ! It's not worth it . Plus , I'd happily pay more for these things I bought !
F . Y . I . , there is a flea market nearby , but maybe you're done ...
Can you help me do an internet search ?
Sure . What do you want to find ?
I want to find information on the American Civil War .
Well , can you be more specific ? There are a lot of websites about that .
Yes , I want to know about the battle of Gettysburg .
O . K . Well , go to google.com , and type in “ Battle of Gettysburg . ”
Oh wow , there are a lot of sites .
Here , try this one . It ’ s a good site about Gettysburg .
Thanks .
For detailed information , however , you should read a history book .
I just have to come up for air . I ’ Ve been here for too long a time .
Good afternoon . I'd like to speak with Tom Smith .
I'm afraid he's away from his desk at the moment .
Do you know when he will be back ?
He's away on a business trip . He won't be back until some time next week .
Is there some way I can get into contact with him ?
The best way to reach him is by cell phone . I'll give you his number .
Thanks . And could I have his e-mail , just in case I can't get him by phone ?
Sure . His cell phone is 09112223 33 . And his e-mail is lower case t , smith--that's one word , at , c , c , w , dot , com , dot , t , w .
Thank you so much . Does he read his e-mails daily ?
Yes . He usually replies immediately .
Great . Thanks again . You've been very helpful .
What seems to be the trouble , Mr . Brown ?
I'm in pretty bad shape , Dr . Ford .
Oh , in what way ?
No appetite , always on edge , and I can't sleep well .
Did you lose any weight ?
Yes , I have lost quite a few pounds since last month .
When was the last time you had a check-up ?
About two month ago .
Let me take your blood pressure . You look anemic .
Well , Mr . Brown , I'm happy to say it's nothing serious .
You're just a little run-down from overwork .
What am I supposed to do ?
I think all you need is just a vacation .
Try to get outdoors more and be sure to get more rest .
Good morning , Angela , how have you been lately ?
Morning , Michael . I ’ Ve been very busy lately . One of our other vendors is going out of business and I ’ Ve been searching for a suitable replacement .
Well , rest assured that you can count on us to be here for the long run , sitdown.Coffee ?
No , thanks . I ’ Ve been trying to cut down on the caffeine .
Haha , I could never do that . I ’ d be a zombie if I didn ’ t have my morning coffee fix . Let ’ s get down to business then .
Yes . I ’ Ve come to talk with you about ordering the eight megapixel cameras for our new methone . The demand for phone cameras is growing , and Pear has been falling behind in the market .
That ’ s great ! I ’ m glad to hear that Pear has finally jumped on the bandwagon . Right now our contract is for the five megapixel cameras . Is Pear still interested in having those ?
No , we ’ re changing all the cameras to eight megapixels . We were hoping that by making your company our sole supplier for cameras we could negotiate a better deal .
Can I get my dress today ?
You have ordered a red dress , is that right ?
Yes . Is that available now ?
Did you hear about the robbery ?
Did I hear about it ? I saw it happen .
Are you serious ?
I was there .
What happened ?
A man came into the bank with a gun .
That's insane .
I was so scared when I saw the gun .
Then what happened ?
He took the money and tried to get away .
Did the cops show up in time ?
hello ! What are you reading about in the newspaper ?
hello ! I was exhausted form studying , so I decided to read the newspaper to relax . Unfortunately , the news is so depressing . There has been another murder in the city center . I ’ m shocked that the pole
people are starting to get frightened by it . Everyone will be relieved when they finally catch the murder .
you mean if they catch the murderer . I ’ m scared stiff about going into the city center at night .
there must have been some good news in the newspaper . I can ’ t believe that none of the news stories make you happy or excited .
well , there was one good piece of news . You remember the local girl who was dying of a rare blood disease ?
yes . Her parents were raising money to have her treated in the united states .
well , they ’ Ve got the money and she ’ s going tomorrow for treatment .
I ’ m so happy for the family ! They must be very relieved and excited about that .
I ’ m sure they are . Oh , and a local man won the lottery . I ’ m so jealous ! I wish it were me ! I buy a lottery ticket every week and I ’ m amazed that I haven ’ t even won a small prize yet . It ’ s so unfair !
How much is it all together ?
Let me see . The bell-bottom pants are $ 90 and the coat is $ 120 . It comes to $ 210 .
Is it possible for you to reduce the price ?
This is the Bell Captain's Desk . May I help you ?
Yes , I've been waiting for my bags to be sent up for the last half hour . Where are they ?
I'm very sorry to hear that . May I have your name and room number , please ?
Yes , it's Yao Lan . Room 406 .
And how many pieces did you have ?
Two suitcases and a handbag . The suitcases are blue and the shoulder bag is red .
Is there a name tag attached to them ?
Yes , there is .
Are you finished ?
Yes.May I have some more beer ?
Oh , sure . I'll be back in a minute.Thank you for waiting . Here it is.Did you enjoy your meal ?
Yes , the meal was very delicious and I enjoyed very much . I'm full .
Is that so ? I'm glad you enjoyed it .
By the way , Miss.Where is the toilet ?
Toilets are in the rear . I'm afraid all the toilets are fully occupied at the moment .
You look fresh recently.How do you make it ?
I attend an aerobic class three times a week .
Aren't you tired ?
Hello , this is Liu Juan speaking . Is that Mr . Brown ?
No , this isn't .
Could you please get him on the phone ?
It's especially cold when the wind is blowing .
Why don't you wear a scarf ?
What can wearing one do for me ?
You're cold because the wind is blowing into your open collar . It's not because your jacket isn't thick enough .
So wearing a scarf helps your body to stay warm inside your jacket .
Yes . That's the secret to wearing a thin jacket .
You know , sometimes I can't feel my ears and fingers .
I'll lend you my gloves and earmuffs until you get your own .
Hey , could you help me try and figure out how to get ready for my job interview ?
The most important thing to do is to make sure you know the company and what services or products it provides . Do you know all about them ?
Yes , I pretty much understand the company .
Well , after you've done your research , you have to decide whether the company is casual or formal . Have you decided what they are yet ?
Yes , I've been observing them .
When you are choosing what to wear , keep all of that in mind . Have you chosen what to wear ?
I already have something to wear .
I would always be ready to go shopping with you ! Should we talk about other basics ?
OK , I am ready to think of other things .
Is there anything I can do for you ?
Would you please show me that mural ?
Certainly . Here you are .
It looks so beautiful . How much is it ?
Four hundred yuan .
That's a bit more than I wanted to pay . Can you cut the price down a bit ?
I'm sorry . Ours is a fixed price shop and I can assure you this is the best price you can get for a mural like this .
Maybe you are right . OK , I'll take it .
Well , I'll have it wrapped for you .
Thank you . Here is four hundred yuan .
It ’ s so great to be here ! I ’ m so excited to help you and my daughter with your new home !
We ’ re glad that you ’ re here . Would you like a tour of the house ?
That ’ d be great , but could I have a cup of tea first ?
Sure , I ’ ll just go put the kettle on . Why don ’ t you have a seat on the sofa and I ’ ll go take care of things in the kitchen .
That would be lovely , thanks .
Do you take milk or sugar with your tea ?
I ’ ll take a little milk , but no sugar , please . Make sure you let the tea steep a few minutes before you take the tea bag out of the cup .
Ok . What do you think about our living room ?
Well , I do like the mantelpiece and the coffee table , but I don ’ t really care for curtains . Did you get them at a yard sale ? They look ancient .
My parents gave them to us as a house warming gift .
Oh dear . Well , I suppose they will do for now . do you ever dust in here ? It seems a bit dusty in here .
Your daughter usually does the dusting , and I do the vacuuming .
I see . Well , I can help with the chores while I ’ m here . You two could probably use my help .
my lease ends next month , so I have to find a new place .
I feel sorry for you . It's a jungle out there .
Do you know any places ?
well . I guess I can ask around to see if anyone's got a room or apartment available .
thank you . I think I should also have a look at the Internet to see if anyone's got a sublet .
how much do are you looking to spend ?
I can only afford about 1,000 yuan a month .
looks like you'll have to get a place in the suburbs .
it doesn't matter , but it needs to be close to the subway or on a convenient bus route .
anything you need to have in the place ?
I want a bedroom with full bath , and it'll be better if the bedroom is on the sunny side .
you can also check out university bulletin boards .
why ? Will those be students who are leaving ?
not really , but landlords put up notices to attract students and they often have low rent .
thank you . I'll be sure to take a look .
Good afternoon , how may I help you ?
Hi , I'd like to order some flowers .
Who are they for ?
They're for my Wife . Her name is Samantha .
What kind of flowers would you like ?
I don't know . I don't know too much about flowers . Can you recommend something ?
OK . What's the reason you are sending her flowers ?
Today's her birthday and she told me she wants me to buy her flowers .
Do you know what kind of flowers she likes ?
I'm not sure . I know I should know that , but I can't remember right now .
Well , they're for your wife , so I think you should give her roses .
Roses will be fine .
What color ?
I think red would be nice .
Do you want to pick them up or should we deliver them ?
Can you deliver them , please ?
What's the address ?
What do you think I should do , doctor ?
Why don't you try Chinese herbal medicine ?
Is it useful for me ?
You have to try at least .
OK . Thanks a lot .
What do you need today ?
I need to take a few classes .
What kind of classes would you like to take ?
How about a driver's course ?
Okay , you're going to need to make an appointment .
I don't understand why I need to make an appointment .
You need to make one to come down and fill out your paperwork .
I'd like to make one now if I could .
Sure you can ; when would you like to come in ?
I'd like to come in tomorrow morning at 9
That'll be fine .
Hello , thank you for calling Bradford and Sons . This is Tracy speaking , How may I help you ?
Hello . I would like to speak to your director of human resources , Ms.Jenkins , Please .
Just a moment . I'll check to see if she is at her desk.May I tell her who is calling ?
This is Bill Burton from Milford Insurance , I'm calling in regards to our meeting next Tuesday .
Thank you , Mr.Burton.Can you please hold for a moment ? I'll check to see if she is available .
No problem .
How's Jimmy today ?
Better , thank you , doctor .
Can I see him please , Mrs Williams ?
Certainly , doctor . Come upstairs .
You look very well , Jimmy . You are better now , but you mustn't get up yet.You must stay in bed for another two days.The boy mustn't go to school yet , Mrs Williams . And he mustn't eat rich food .
Does he have a temperature , doctor ?
No , he doesn ’ t .
Must he stay in bed ?
Yes . He must remain in bed for another two days . He can get up for about two hours each day , but you must keep the room warm . Where's Mr Williams this evening ?
Well , tell me something of yourself .
What would you like to know , Mr . Green ?
What working experience have you get ?
In 2004 , I got a job in the sales department of a trading company near Guangzhou . I started a sales representative . A year later , I was promoted to the position of sales manager . I had that job ever since , which is just over a year now .
Oh , good . Irene , can you tell me why you plan to quit being a sales manager to work here as my assistant ? Don't you like your present job ?
This looks wonderful , Madame Culot .
Yes , it's very nice . All our foreign visitors enjoy it . The food is wonderfully well-prepared . Let me know if you need any help with the menu .
Thank you . Mmm . Can you tell me about the terrine ?
Yes . A terrine is a kind of meat pate . It's meat turned into a paste . It sounds horrible but it's actually really good .
Mmm . Maybe another time .
You could try the ravioli . They are rather like your Chinese dumplings , and the sauce is delicious .
Sounds good . I think I'll have the lamb for my main course . What does it come with ?
Well , you can have fries-French fries-or simple boiled potatoes .
I'll have the potatoes . What are you having ?
I'm having my usual . I like the fish here . Would you like some wine ?
Hi , could we have two orange juice smoothies ?
Would you like those with yogurt ?
Sure , why not ?
What else would you like to add ? We highly recommend caterpillar fungus .
Caterpillar fungus ? ! What the heck is that ?
Wow , Amy , look at that number .
What's so great about it ?
What do you mean ? It's a scrim .
Not to me , I wouldn't be caught dead in that .
I love that kind of stuff .
Yeah , you seem to like those styles .
Sure do . I get a kick out of looking punk .
This one looks really expensive though .
I don't care how much it costs . I'm rolling in it .
Lucky you ! I can't buy anything else . I'm flat broke .
I got a replace my party outfit , I trashed it last week .
Why did you drag me into this ? I've spent a week salary .
Are you on the level ? You're the one who called me , remember ?
I have just received your note which informs me that you have offered the accountant position to another candidate . May I ask why I was defeated ?
We have thought of you carefully with discretion , but the other candidate has more experiences .
Experience is important , but don't you think capability is more valuable than that ?
Yes , I think so . But how do you prove to me that you are more capable ?
Maybe you can hire me on trial . If I'm not qualified for the job , you can let me go .
Excuse me , sir.Is there a barber near here ?
Yes , the nearest one is at the third cross of this road .
I'm a stranger here.How can I get there , please ?
Just walk down the road for a few minutes , and you'll find it on your right .
Unfortunately , according to our regulations I have to confiscate these counterfeit notes .
So , this 500 RIB is worthless ?
I'm sorry but it is our regulation , so I must follow it . We will issue you with a receipt to show that the notes you presented us with are counterfeit and have been confiscated . Then , if you wish to pay in some more cash , you are free to do so .
Right , I see . Let me give you another 500 RIB .
Here's your Passbook back and the receipt to say we confiscated the 500 RIB worth of counterfeit notes .
Thanks . Now can I make the full deposit ?
Ok , honey , time to take down the Christmas tree .
Do we have to ?
Come on , it ’ s losing needles all the time and the branches are sagging .
It ’ s not that bad , besides it really looks nice in that corner . It gives the room a good atmosphere .
A good atmosphere ? The tree is falling apart , and it ’ s messing up the room .
But it makes the place feel so much like Christmas . I ’ d really hate to have to take it down .
But Christmas was two weeks ago ! It ’ s been there only because we ’ Ve been too busy to get rid of it .
I know , but it seems like such a shame to have to take it away .
But it ’ s falling apart , and the cat keeps playing with the lower branches .
I know , I know . But it reminds me of the great Christmas we just had . All of us were here - - my parents , your parents , the kids , and the cousins - - the food was good , and everybody got what they wanted .
Yeah , it was a good Christmas . It won ’ t always be this good , but we can ’ t make it last longer than it should .
Ok , fine . We need to take down the tree .
Welcome , how may I help you today ?
I'm ask for a pizza , please .
Then you will be happy to here that today all our pizzas are on sale . Two for one .
You're right , that is great .
What size would you like ?
Medium one will be perfect , thank you
Which kind do you want ?
I like seafood on my pizza .
We have two seafood pizzas . Tuna and crab .
Tuna sounds good today .
Would that be for here or take away ?
That would be to go .
That'll be in a ten minutes . Please sit over there , and I'll call you over as sooner as it's ready .
Good afternoon . Can I help you ?
I need some remedies for an upset stomach .
Are you also suffering from pain and fever ?
Yes , and I also have the runs
I'll give you some tablets that should make you feel better . One moment , please . Here you are . Take these tablets three times a day swallow them with water .
When should I take them ?
Take on after each meal .
How long should I continue taking them ?
Take them for two days.If your symptoms persist for more than two days , you should see a doctor Also , be sure to drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration .
Ticket , please.Do you have a seat preference ?
Yes . I want a window seat definitely , in the smoking section .
Sure . Please put your baggage on scale .
What's the weight limit ?
20kg.Yours is not overweight . Here is your boarding pass and baggage tag.Please go to the satellite hall to wait for boarding .
What time is our connecting flight ?
Let me check.Oh , oh ! It ’ s at 3:25 .
Wow , that's cutting it close ! That means we only have 25 minutes to make the connection ! What gate is it at ?
It ’ s at ... gate 14 .
Oh , great ! That ’ s at the other end of the terminal !
OK , so here ’ s the plan ; When we land , run to gate 14 !
I need to get my high speed internet installed .
You'll need to make an appointment .
Could I do that right now , please ?
What day would you like us to do the installation ?
Is Friday good ?
We're only available at 3
You can't come any earlier than that ?
I'm sorry . That's the only available time .
Are you available this Saturday ?
Yes . Anytime on Saturday will be fine .
How does 11
It's such a nice day .
Yes , it is .
It looks like it may rain soon .
Yes , and I hope that it does .
Why is that ?
I really love how rain clears the air .
Me too . It always smells so fresh after it rains .
Yes , but I love the night air after it rains .
Really ? Why is that ?
Because you can see the stars perfectly .
I really hope it rains today .
Can we have a table for three , please ?
Sorry , all the tables for three are reserved .
Do you have a table for four , please ?
Yes , smoking or non-smoking ?
We'd like a non-smoking table , please .
I'm a little rushed . Is there any quicker way to get there ?
Yeah , of course . You can take a taxi .
How much will that run me ?
It depends on traffic and distance , but it is reasonable .
Do the drivers speak English ?
Some are better than others . But , you shouldn't have a problem .
Are they safe ?
Hey Jimmy . Let's go workout later today .
Sure . What time do you want to go ?
How about at 3:30 ?
That sounds good . Today we work on Legs and forearm .
Hey . I just played basketball earlier , so my legs are a little sore . Let's work out on arms and stomach today .
I'm on a weekly schedule . You're messing everything up .
C'mon . We're only switching two days . You can do legs on Friday .
I have some great news ! I was able to switch to the night shift !
I knew everything would work out for you !
I got to meet the night Anger today too . We got along right from the start .
Wonderful ! Do you already have your work schedule ?
Not yet , I pick it up tomorrow .
Do you know what you will be doing yet ?
Yes , I'll be managing the guys on the dock .
Next , please . May I help you , sir ?
Hello , yes , I ’ d like to open a bank account .
Certainly , I can can help you with that . What type of account would you like to open ? A chequing or a savings account ?
What What features do they offer ?
Well , if you just take a look here , see , with our chequing account , you can have unlimited daily transactions for a small monthly fee , and our savings account has a higher interest rate , but you must carry a minimum balance of $ 10,000 dollars .
I see , well , I think I ’ m more interested in a chequing account . I like to have easy access to my money .
Alright , then , with this chequing account you ’ ll be issued a debit card and a cheque book . Will you require overdraft protection ? There is an extra fee for that .
No , that won ’ t be necessary .
In that case , I ’ ll get you to fill out this paperwork . I ’ ll need your social insurance number , and two pieces of government ID . If you could just sign here , and here , and here . we ’ ll be all set . Would you like to make a deposit today ?
Would you check the engine , please ? It is knocking .
Sure . Do you want to have the car washed ?
Yes , please . When can you get it done ?
You can pick it up in half an hour . By the way , how are you going to pay , cash or credit ?
Have you decided what you ’ re going to do during your holiday ?
Yes . I ’ m going to travel around Europe .
Wow , that sounds great ! Where are you going ?
I think I will start off in Paris . Then I ’ m going to take the train to Nice and then go on to Milan .
Oh that will be lovely . You ’ ll be able to do lots of shopping I expect .
Oh yes and try lots of new food too .
Great . Make sure you buy me a souvenir !
It ’ s nice meeting you .
It ’ s nice to meet you , too .
I am happy to be speaking to a presidential candidate .
Would you like to ask me anything ?
What do you feel about gay marriage ?
I think everyone has the right to love who they want .
Would you legalize gay marriage ?
Yes , I would .
Many people won ’ t like that .
I ’ m sure they won ’ t , but that ’ s my view on gay marriage .
I really like you .
Hello ? This is John Smith.Can I speak to Mr.White , please ?
This is Mr.White speaking .
Hi . I understand that you have a house for sale , haven ’ t you ?
Yes .
I ’ d like to know more about it .
Can you come to my office this afternoon at 3 o ’ clock ?
OK . I will be there .
Thank you for calling.Goodbye .
Please fill in the arrival card and sign the register .
All right . Which room shall I have ?
Marketing manage office , can I help you ?
Mr Green , please .
Sorry , he's out .
What time you suspect back them ?
Sorry , I am not sure , can I take a message ?
No , thanks . I'll call back later .
That's fine.please call again later .
So tell me , what's the difference between the Board of Directors , the CEO , and the stockholders ? They all seems ot be the same group of people to me ...
No , there's a definite difference . You know , the stockholders are the people who own the company ... they're the financial control system . Then there's the CEO — the chief executive officer . He's the hot shot , the main guy who is the boss . If there is only one person with absolute power in the organization , everyone knows that the power will go to their head . It's too dangerous . That's the reason for a Board of Directors . The board is made up of people who are experts in the industry . They could be related to the organization , but more commonly , they are independent and non-biased .
How many people are on the board of directors ?
How much will my pay be , if you don ’ t mind my asking ?
We would like to start you off at 1,500 yuan a month , not including bonus and overtime pay . We don ’ t give bonus every month , but we offer a semi-annual bonus . And you will receive two weeks paid vacation a year , as well . Does it suit you ?
Yes , thank you . May I ask for an apartment ?
Mum , can I finish my homework later ?
Sorry . You know the rules .
But I want to watch TV now .
That ’ s out of the question .
Please .
Not a chance .
Not even for an hour ?
Where ’ s Sally , Jack ?
She ’ s in the garden , Jane .
What ’ s she doing ?
She ’ s sitting under the tree .
Is Tim in the garden , too ?
Yes , he is . He ’ s climbing the tree .
I beg your pardon ? Who ’ s climbing the tree .
Tim is .
What about the dog ?
What's wrong with you ?
I have a sore throat and headache .
Do you feel tired ?
Yes , my whole body feels weak . And I really feel terrible .
I'm sorry to hear that . I'll have to examine you .
Ok , go ahead .
Leo ! I wanted to tell you thanks for all your hard work on the budget . We ’ re having a get-together after work tonight at Carl ’ s Karaoke Club to celebrate having finished it . We ’ d love to see
What fun ! Normally I ’ d love to , but I ’ m afraid I have to work late tonight . We ’ Ve got to get the contract ready for Miss King .
Oh , right . You ’ re busy with that contract . Maybe you could join us later ?
Unfortunately , I just can ’ t make it this time . I have to go straight home . It ’ s my second wedding anniversary , and we ’ re supposed to be having a big dinner Susan would kill me if I missed it .
Happy anniversary ! Sorry you won ’ t be there . Maybe some other time ?
Excuse me . Do you mind if I try this on ?
Not at all . The changing rooms are just this way .
Thanks . It's a little tight . Do you have any in a larger size ?
Sure . I'll give you the next size up . That one is small , right ?
Yes . Also , I'm not so sure about the color .
Are you going to vote ?
Of course ! Are you ?
I plan to , but what day is the election ?
You should know that .
Can you just tell me ?
The election is this Tuesday .
Are you serious ?
I ’ m not kidding .
It ’ s a good thing I asked you .
That should ’ Ve been something you knew already .
I couldn ’ t remember .
Dave , there's something I want to talk to you about .
Zina , why are you whispering ?
I've been talking to WebTracker . I'm thinking of jumping ship .
What ? Are you serious ? You'd defect to our archrival ! ?
Keep your voice down . We'll talk more later . Right now I need to see Vince .
We definitely have to talk , Zina . And watch your back . Elvin is still mad about his nose .
You get your bus pass ?
I'm not going to buy one .
You're not ?
I think it's a waste of money .
It actually costs less if you have a bus pass .
How is that ?
You can use it however many times you need to .
Is that right ?
Yup , and you can keep the money in your pocket .
That sounds nice .
You should go get yours .
Good morning . Craftsman Company . Can I help you ?
Yes , good morning . This is Mr . Suzuki from Video TV . May I speak to Mr . Johnson ?
I'm sorry , but Mr . Johnson is out at the moment . Can I take a message ?
Uh , yes , okay . Tell him John Suzuki called . That's S-U-Z-U-K-I .
Yes .
From Video TV .
Yes , Video TV .
Tell him I telephoned . I'd like to see him about the videotapes . Can he call me this afternoon ?
Yes , Of course . What's your telephone number ?
It's , area code 413 , 447-9626 .
That is 413-447-9662 ?
No , that's 447-9626 .
Oh , I'm sorry , 447-9626 .
Yes , that's right . Extension 162 .
Extension 162 . Okay , Mr . Suzuki . I'll give him the message .
Thank you . Good-bye .
It's quit a big cafeteria , isn't it ?
Sure . I usually have my lunch here . The food is tasty and they offer a big variety .
Let's line up . The steak is very inviting . I'll have it .
I'll have ham and egg with French fries . What dessert do you want ?
Banana pie .
Where shall we sit ?
Do you like cooking ?
I love it . I really enjoy creating a meal from various ingredients and watching my friends enjoy it.It gives me a real sense of satisfaction.Do you enjoy cooking ?
I don ’ t like it.It takes up too much time and I really hate having it clean up after the meal . I can ’ t stand doing the washing up , drying up and putting all the dishes and cutlery away .
You can ask the guests for help . My guests usually insist on doing the washing up . I just have to remind them where everything goes .
So what kinds of dishes do you usually make ? I know you like Italian food .
Italian , Indian and chinese . I ’ Ve only recently started cooking chinese meals and I need some more practice .
Do you find it hard to get ingredients for Chinese food ?
Not at all.You can find most of them in supermarkets.The ingredients are usually the same as in Western food.The way that the food is prepared is the big difference , not the ingredients .
How long does it take you to cook a meal for 5 or 6 people ?
I'm searching for an old music box .
You came to the right place . Any particular decade ?
If you had a box made in the ' 20s , that would be nice .
We just got one in yesterday , so now we have six .
Would any of them have dancing figures ?
Yes , we still have two boxes left that have dancing figures .
Oh , they're both so beautiful . Let me have this one , I think .
That one truly is a beautiful piece of work , isn't it ?
One last question
Oh , no . Everything we sell here is " as is . "
I guess I was asking for too much .
We have been over this a hundred times ! We are not getting a pet !
Why not ? Come on ! Just a cute little puppy . or a kitty !
Who is going to look after a dog or a cat ?
I will ! I ’ ll feed it , bathe it and walk it every day ! We can get a Labrador or a German Shepard !
What if we want to take a vacation ? Who will we leave it with ? Plus , our apartment is too small for that breed of dog .
Ok . How about we get a cat or a ferret ?
We ’ re planning on having children soon , I don ’ t think those animals are a good idea with a baby in the house .
Fine ! Let ’ s get a bird then ! We can keep it in its cage and teach it to talk ! A parrot would be awesome !
I ’ ll tell you what , I can get you some hamsters and we ’ ll take it from there .
Over here is our gym . We have all the latest equipment .
But I haven't used exercising equipment before . Can you tell us some more details ?
Certainly . We have here the race apparatus , stationary bike , muscle builder set , chest expander , bar bell , dumb bell and so on .
Working in the gym is a very good way for losing weight . What else do you have ?
Here's the swimming pool . It's open from 10 a . m . to 11 p . m . There are also massage rooms here .
John , I was looking through some magazines for ideas about where we might go on vacation this year .
I've already told my buddy , Mark , that I am going hunting with him in Alaska .
You can't be serious !
Hey , I've always gone hunting or fishing on vacation . I am sorry that bothers you .
After a year together , I thought it pretty safe to assume that we would automatically spend our vacation together .
Says who ? I don't think that is necessarily the case .
You know , now that I think about it , I really don't have much more to say to you at all !
Have you declared your income and are you prepared to pay tax ?
Not yet . I don't know how to fill out the form . What is the tax-free allowance for supporting a dependent ?
I don't really know . Why not ask the accountant or the lawyer of the law firm ? They will tell you which is subject or not subject to taxation . He can even help you avoid paying tax legally .
If I don't pay my taxes , would the tax officials discover it ?
What's up ? You sound a little down in dumps .
I quarreled with my roommate last night . He is really stubborn .
Calm down ! Shouting won ’ t help ?
He is really outrageous .
What happened ?
I went back home last night . You know tired as a dog , so I took a quick shower and went to bed . I couldn't fall asleep , because Brian was there in the living room , playing his stupid stereo so loud . I kindly told him to turn that down a little bit . He shouted at me .
What ? He can't do this to you .
Well , he did it anyway . Then he came into my room and shot all his shit blah blah blah ... you know .
What did you do ?
I shouted it back of course .
Hold it , Mike . You won't accomplish anything by hollering at him , right ? You worked it all up till now . Why not wait until you cool down a bit ?
What would you do if you were in my shoes ?
Just stay cool . You know . When you get back home tonight , tell him that you didn't mean to quarrel with him .
No way , Kate . I mean it's just not my fault .
I know . It wouldn't hurt much to say sorry first . And after that , you can casually mention the problem . I am sure he will cooperate .
Excuse me . I am looking for a book called Little Women , but I can't find it anywhere .
Let me see . I am sorry we just have sold it out .
Will you have it later ?
I think so . Could I have you name , telephone number ? If we get one , I will call you .
Who do you think is the greatest novelist in the history of English literature ?
Charles Dickens.Actually no one can parallel him in writing .
What game do you like ?
I like board games . I like chinese chess and draughts .
I ’ Ve never played Chinese chess before , but I ’ Ve seen old men playing it in the street . It looks complicated .
It ’ s about as complicated as chess . The basic rule and moves are simple enough , but there are many strategies that players need to learn .
I like playing cards . I ’ m pretty good at poker . Do you play cards ?
I ’ m terrible at cards and so I never play games which involve gambling , like poker . If I did , I ’ d lose all my money .
Do you play bridge ?
Yes , I do . It ’ s hard to find four players though , so I don ’ t play very often . Do you know anyone who plays ? If so , we could set up a game .
I can play quite well . I have a friend who likes playing , but she ’ s not very good at it . Shall I invite her to play ?
Sure , I have a friend who play fairly well . We should find out when our friends are free and arrange a game .
Can you give me more details on what is included in the package ?
Sure . The coach leaves at 6:30 a . m . , in front of our office . The drive takes eight hours , with two stops to see some sights .
What about the hotel accommodations ?
You'll be staying at Holiday Inn . It's a three-star hotel with two restaurants and a swimming pool .
Great . What types of things will we do at Lushun Falls ?
Hello , 332440 .
Oh hello , Sally . This is Dave Thomson here . Could I speak to Jim please ?
I'm afraid he's not in at the moment Dave . He went out about an hour ago and he's not back yet .
Any idea when he might be back ?
Well , he shouldn't be long . He said he was just going to get some paint . But I wouldn't be surprised if he's stopped off at the pub on the way back .
OK . well , tell him I've called , will you , and I'll try again later .
All right . Goodbye , Dave .
Honey , the house is such a mess ! I need you to help me tidy up a bit . My boss and her husband are coming over for dinner and the house needs to be spotless !
I ’ m in the middle of something right now . I ’ ll be there in a second .
This can ’ t wait ! I need your help now !
Alright , alright . I ’ m coming .
Ok , here ’ s a list of chores we need to get done . I'll do the dishes and get all the groceries for tonight . You can sweep and mop the floors . Oh , and the furniture needs to be dusted .
You know what , I have to pick something up at the mall , so why don ’ t you clean the floors and I'll go to the supermarket and get all the groceries .
Sure that ’ s fine . Here is the list of all the things you need to get . Don't forget anything ! And can you pick up a bottle of wine on your way home ?
Hey , honey I ’ m back . Wow , the house looks really good !
Great ! Can you set the table ?
Just a sec I ’ m just gonna vacuum this rug real fast
Good afternoon , welcome to IBA . How can I be of service ?
I'd like to talk to somebody about the Group Account Deposit Service .
This refers to the deposit business offered to the level 1 account of group companies .
What is it used for ? I mean , why bother to get this special account ?
Group companies can use this to make their arrangement of funds flexible , when dealing with their subsidiaries .
Is this a duty-free shop ?
Yes , sir . What can I do for you ?
I want to buy some specialties . Can you recommend me some ?
Sure . I strongly advise you to buy a bottle of perfume and a lighter .
Fine . They look nice . I will take both of them .
Good morning , sir . Can I help you ?
Good morning . I'm interested in antiques . Do you have any ?
Yes , we have a great variety of Chinese antiques .
What do you have ?
Well , we have some painting and some porcelain . Which do you like better ?
I'd like porcelain .
Good . How about the table set ?
Oh , it looks well . I like it very much .
It's made in Jingdezhen .
How much is it ?
One thousand eight hundred yuan .
Oh , so Dalian is hotter than New York now .
Not hot but warm . Very comfortable .
Are you staying at the Hilton ?
Could you show me what you've got ?
We've got several good chicken dishes if you like chicken .
We'll try one of your specials this time .
Welcome to China , Mr . Smith .
Thank you . So pleasant to meet you here !
I heard that you are interested in our silk skirts and new style of coats .
Yes , I've brought a list of your recent products with me . We'd like to import some of your latest clothes for the second half of this year . We're ready to place an order with you .
Great ! B , most of the items listed are available this year . I hope we can come to an agreement and sign the contracts , so as to enable our timely delivery .
That sounds good . But I have a proposal now .
What's the proposal ?
Both of our two parties were involved in the discussion previously . Shall we also allow some of our clients to join us ?
Good idea ! In this way , our clients ' needs will be met and disagreements between the two parties avoided .
Could you please tell me how I can go job-hunting in the web ?
Generally speaking , job seekers can enter the websites either of job agencies or of some units for job advertisements .
How should I contact them ?
You can e-mail your application materials for application to the websites of job agencies for enrollment in their database .
Can I get a quick reply from the sites ?
Can you direct me to Holiday inn ?
Cross the street and walk two blocks west.You can't miss it .
I would like to buy a bottle of cleansing milk.Can you recommend me some kinds ?
Sure . What kind of skin do you have ?
My skin is oily .
Then I advise you to buy the LAY cleansing milk .
Hello , is Sue there ?
Who ?
Sue John .
You must have the wrong number .
Sorry , stewardess . Where shall I put my bags ?
You can place the smaller one in the overhead bin and put the bigger one under the seat in front of you .
Thank you very much .
What do you think about this store ? I heard it ’ s a posh store that ’ s only got branches in big cities .
I love this store . The only problem is that it ’ s extremely expensive .
Don ’ t worry . I ’ Ve decided that for your birthday I ’ m going to take you shopping for a new dress .
Really ? I thought you hated shopping ?
I do , that ’ s why you should appreciate this gift !
Sure . That ’ s really nice of you . Let ’ s go in and try some things on .
How about this red dress ? I think it would really suit you .
That ’ s gorgeous ! Do they have it in a size 8 ?
Here you go.On any other day , it would cost me a fortune , but it ’ s on special offer today .
I think this color isn ’ t quite right for me . Do they have the same dress in white ?
Let me look . Let ’ s see ... they ’ Ve got one in blue , green , pink , black ... and white . Here you are .
This is perfect ! What do you think ?
I think you look fantastic . Happy Birthday !
The hotel operator . Anything I can do for you ?
I've been trying to get through to the booking office for the last ten minutes . But the line has been engaged all the time . Why is it taking so long ?
I'm sorry to hear that . I'm afraid it is often the case during the peak hours . Shall I ask them to call you when the line is free ?
OK . Please do so if it is not troublesome .
No trouble at all . May I know your name and room number ?
I'm Du Juan , in Room 312 .
I see . Wait in the room , please .
Let's have seafood for a change.How about oyster and lobster ?
I couldn't agree more !
Anything else you want to add ?
May I see your ticket and passport , PLS ?
Sure , here they are .
Any luggage ?
Just this suitcase .
Your backpack is very big and today's flight is quite full . I am afraid that you will have to check your backpack too .
No problem . What about this carry-on ?
You can take that with you .
Can I have an aisle seat , PLS .
No problem . I'll give you an aisle seat in the center row . And here is your ticket , passport and boarding pass . Please board the plane at Gate 15 .
Thank you . And when is the latest time for me to board the plane ?
15mins before the plane takes off . The plane is scheduled to leave on time .
Thank you very much !
Tell me about yourself and your past experience .
I have worked as an executive secretary for 5 years , first for trading companies , and now I am working for a trust company . I interact well with peers , clients , administrators and bosses . I thrive on challenge and work well in high-stress environments .
How are your typing and shorthand skills ?
I can type 100 Chinese words a minute and take dictation in English at 150 words a minute .
Can you operate computers skillfully ?
Yes , I can . I have received some special training in computers . Besides I am good at operating common office machines , such as fax machines and duplicating machines .
Sometimes we are very busy and need to work overtime . How do you feel about that ?
That's all right . But could you tell me how often and how many hours I should work overtime ?
It just depends . If we have important visiting delegations , you have to stay with us . It's not unusual .
Mr . Smith , I's like to ask you a question .
OK , please .
What specific duties would I perform if I am hired ?
Nothing different from a secretary's common responsibilities . However , you know , our company is an international trade-oriented company , can you handle English papers and write English correspondence ?
Yes . I specialized in English secretary studies at college and that's one of the main parts of my present job .
What are your salary expectations ?
I really need more information about the job before we start to discuss salary . Maybe you could tell me what is budgeted for the position .
The starting monthly salary would be ¥ 2,000 , with rises after the half year according to your competence .
I think it's acceptable and I really like the job . And when can I know the decision ?
We'll inform you of our final decision by early July . Do you have any other questions ?
What do you think about the equipment in our company ?
We have to equip our company with a network of work stations at every office and show room as soon as possible .
I also realized this issue . And office automation is essential .
Besides , Internet tends to be more essential now in the information age .
Good idea . A network of work stations is helpful for our management .
And , to be frank , our copying machines are too slow ; our telephone system is limited in function .
Thank your for calling World Airline . What can I do for you ?
I need to book a plane ticket to London .
Round-trip or one-way ?
One-way .
What date would you like to fly ?
Saturday , July 25 .
How many people will be traveling ?
Just one adult .
Which class ?
Economy , please . Economy class is the cheapest , right ?
Hello , the nurse said that you might have my test results in from the other day .
I would like for you to come in and talk about a few more tests that I would like to run .
Does this mean that you have bad news for me ?
I just want to talk to you about the tests that I want to run .
Can ’ t you just tell me now ?
I don ’ t know anything for certain . We always do a double check if there is a question .
I want to see you right away .
You can come in this afternoon . If you are feeling too stressed , feel free to bring a friend along .
I know for sure that something is wrong !
You would be using mainly English in this job . Do you think you could manage ?
Yes , I am sure I can .
Do you think you are proficient in both written and spoken English ?
Yes , I think I am quite proficient in both written and spoken English .
Do you think you can make yourself understood in English with ease ?
Yes , I think I can in ordinary circumstances .
Do you think you can speak English quite fluently ? Tell me about your English education .
You are looking really healthy lately . What are you doing differently ?
Thank you for noticing ! I've been making a few lifestyle changes over the past year .
Tell me about it . I'm interested .
Well , it all started when my brother challenged me to quit smoking .
Ha ! That's right . You used to smoke . I forgot !
When I kicked that habit , I found I had so much more energy . I started exercising .
At the gym ?
Good morning . My name is Mr . Brown . I ’ m from Australia . Here is my card .
Thank you . I ’ m pleased to meet you , Mr . Brown . My name is Kathy Pewless , the representative of Green Textile Import and Export Corporation .
Pleased to meet you too , Ms . Pewless . I travel a lot every year on business , but this is my first visit to your country . I must say I have been much impressed by your friendly people .
Thank you for saying so . Have you seen the exhibition halls ? On display are most of our products , such as silk , woolen knitwear , cotton piece goods , and garments .
Oh , yes . I had a look yesterday . I found some of the exhibits to be fine in quality and beautiful in design . The exhibition has successfully displayed to me what your corporation handles . I ’ Ve gone over the catalogue and the pamphlets enclosed in your last letter . I ’ Ve got some idea of your exports . I ’ m interested in your silk blouses .
Can you help me plan the office party ?
Sure . What do you need the most help with , the food or entertainment ?
I need help with food .
OK , well , let's coordinate our efforts . Should this party be formal or casual ?
I think it should be casual .
I agree . Next , we have to decide on food . We have a choice of Chinese or Continental Cuisine . Which one should we have ?
I would prefer Chinese food for this party .
Perfect choice . For music , should we have a live band or a DJ ?
I think we should hire a live band .
Good morning . Thank you for the interview .
No problem . Now , do you prefer working with others or flying solo ?
Actually , I enjoy both .
So , what is most important to you in a job ? Do you need job security or professional growth and a chance to advance ?
I need job security .
Would you be able to relocate ?
I am open to relocating .
What are your annual salary requirements ?
I need at least 75,000 per year .
Is the right counter to check in for this flight ?
Yes , it is . Please put your luggage on this scale .
OK . Is the plane on schedule ?
Yes , it is . How many pieces of hand luggage do you have ?
I'm looking for a good multivitamin . Can you recommend one ?
Yes . Come with me to the vitamin section .
I knew there would be a few choices , but this selection is huge !
You're looking for a multi though , right ?
That's right . Just a simple multi-vitamin that I can take every day .
Okay . Then I recommend this one . It's made especially for men about your age .
Oh ! You took the guesswork right out of that one .
I only want a little off the top and the sides and back to have clean lines .
Okay . Is your hair naturally curly or is it a perm ?
It's natural . My friend told me you know how to work with curls .
That's my specialty . Let me put this around your neck .
Do you have any product that controls frizz ?
With the cut I'll give you , we will minimize a lot of that .
Thank you !
Would you pour me some of that tea , please ?
Hey , look , there is a circus show over there .
I'm not in the mood .
It's the circus .
I don't want to sit there and watch them torturing the animals .
Oh , come on , they give them treat too.Oh , look , that little monkey is so cute .
Cute ? Hope so .
Oh , it is coming to us , come on , Ben , get a banana to it .
Me ? No way , keep him away from me , please .
Why are you acting so strange today ?
I've said that I've got a problem with the circus . I'm not kidding .
Now please tell me something about your past work achievements .
All right , madam . When I was sales manager at the Beijing Friendship Store . I succeeded in raising the yearly sales volume by 25 % and profit margins from 50 % to 80 % .
That is quite an achievement ! Do you consider it your most rewarding work experience ?
I don't think so . I'll create further achievement in the future .
Have you received any honors ?
Yes . I got the title of " Advance Worker " in 2006 .
Do you have any publications ?
Hit ' em high , hit ' em low . Class of ' 93 — let's go !
Hi there , everyone . We hope you're having a good night !
Wasn't that football game great ! I just knew we'd win !
The night is young , folks . Get some food and mingle with those faces from yesterday .
Later we'll let you know who the King and Queen of the Reunion will be .
Excuse me . Can you tell me how to get to City Hall ?
Yes . Go to the next corner and turn left onto Center Street . Walk three blocks to Second Avenue and turn right . Walk two more blocks and you'll see City Hall on the left .
I'm sorry . I didn't follow you . Could you please repeat that ?
Okay . First , go to the next corner and turn left onto Center Street .
Uh-huh .
Then , walk three blocks to Second Avenue an turn right . Are you with me so far ?
Yes . I'm following you .
Then , walk two more blocks an you ’ ll see City Hall on the left . Have you got all that ?
What's up ?
Nothing much , what's going on ?
I'm having a party this Friday .
Oh , really ? That's nice .
I wanted to see if you wanted to come .
This Friday ? Sorry , I already have plans .
Doing what ?
I'm going to dinner with my family .
I really wanted you to come , but I understand .
Yeah , maybe next time .
I'll hold you to that .
I find that you spend little on handset charge every month . Have you any trick ?
It's simple . You can use call transfer .
Is it so simple ?
Sure . You know , we spend most of our time at home or in the office every day , so I receive handset calls with the hand-free telephone , so I need pay little for receiving calls .
It's true .
Call transfer has many other advantages . When I am in places where network can't cover , such as the high building , I also use call transfer function , which transfers my calls to the hand-free telephone and I will not miss any call .
That's all ?
Are you doing anything tomorrow morning ? I'm wondering if you'd like to come to my office to discuss the new project .
Tomorrow morning ? What about tomorrow afternoon ?
Then I'll see you in the afternoon .
Hello , I want to apply for the position of an usher in your restaurant .
Welcome . One of your duties is to know the number of the customer and accept reservation .
What else do I need to do ?
I ’ m going to be moving out soon .
You still have time on your lease .
There ’ s no way that I can stay here .
That ’ s not going to be all right .
I don ’ t understand why .
I ’ m going to have to keep your deposit
Why can ’ t I have it back ?
Because you ’ re leaving before your lease is over .
You have to give it back to me .
You ’ re not going to get it .
But I ’ m not able to live here anymore .
Can I have my check , please .
Here it is . 350 Yuan all together .
May son adores my new hairstyle so I suppose it is worth it .
Hearing you say that is a big reward for us . And here is the receipt .
Thank you .
Wait ! Congratulations ! You are the lucky customer of our anniversary celebration .
Wow , it's surprising . So what do I get ?
You can have a free facial and then make up free for you . Do you want it now ?
Probably not . Doing that will probably take another three hours which I can't afford now .
Here is our number . Call us when you are ready to come .
You mean I should make an appointment ahead of time ?
Yes .
Can I borrow this magazine from you ? It's really interesting and I can't put it down .
I am sorry , but I can't lend it to you now , for I haven't finished reading it . If you don't mind , I can lend you some back numbers to you .
That would be very kind of you . By the way , is it a monthly magazine ?
Do you use an anti-virus program to protect your computer ?
Yes , I do . I also use an anti-spyware program and a firewall . There are so many nasties on the internet and so many people who are trying to use the internet to hurt other users . You have to be very c
How often do you run your anti-virus program ?
I usually run it every few days . It finds a virus about half the time .
Which anti-virus program would you recommend ?
Have you tried this one ? It ’ s very good and you can download it for free on the internet . You can also download updates for free .
That sounds very good . Which website should I visit to download it ?
Just a minute ... go to this one . I ’ ll send you an email with the line in it . It only takes a few minutes to download . Then you have to go through the set up procedures . But they are not complicated .
What do you use your computer for ?
I use it for several things-surfing the net , word processing and creating presentations . I don ’ t play many games on my computer , but I do a lot of work with photographs . Using a computer program , you
A :: You must be Wily . It's nice to meet you .
B :: Nice to meet you , Mr . Wilson .
A :: Tim , please . Please be seated .
B :: Thank you .
A :: So , Wily , you have been with IBM for two years , ready for change ?
Hello . Could you have a taxi pick me up before 10:00 a . m . ?
What is your address ?
I stay at No . 115 Fucking Road .
OK , a taxi will be there by 9:30 .
What are your rates ?
It is RIB 10 yuan initially and 2 yuan for each kilometer .
I have a lot of luggage . Will those fit in the taxi ?
Take it easy . I'll send a larger to pick you up .
Hello Mr Waterstone , what can I do for you today ?
Hello , Becky . Well , you see , I have this thing here , called a Fixed Deposit Certificate , and I've just noticed the date on it .
Oh , I see . You have two choices here you can either redeem or renew .
I think I'll redeem , if that's not a problem .
No problem at all , Mr Waterstone . Any preference as to how you want the money ?
Anything you like , but not too many large notes . It's useful to have smaller notes .
Here we go , Mr Waterstone . Here's your money and your interest note .
What can I do for you , young man ?
I need to rent three pairs of skates for the morning .
What sizes do you need ?
One pair of 37 , and two pairs of 21 . One for me , and the other two for two kids .
Here you are . And here are three crash helmets .
Thanks . Well , those two kids are beginners . What should I do about their safety ?
Well , there are a lot to do , but nothing to worry about . First , make sure they don't go far from the railings .
Oh , yeah , maybe I should ask them just to walk along the railings .
That's a good idea . And remind them to be slow at the beginning , not to run into the railings .
OK . Anything else ?
Never go to the center of the lake . The ice there is too thin to skate on .
Excuse me sir . May I come in ?
Mike , you're late again .
I'm sorry , but my sister was ill , so I
Do you think I believe the story like that ?
But it's true .
How can believe it if the same excuse was used twice within a week ?
That's coincident 。
Ok , hold it . Remember to be punctual next time 。
I promise I will .
Honey , I have something important to say .
Something important ?
Yes . I have just booked two tickets .
Tickets ? What tickets ?
Two air tickets .
Air tickets ?
Yes . We will fly to Paris the day after tomorrow .
We ? The day after tomorrow ? What are you talking about ?
Today is June 18 , isn ’ t it ?
Yes . So ?
Think about it !
Then it is June 20 the day after tomorrow .
Yes . Think about it carefully .
Oh , come on . Tell me please . Why did you book tickets to Paris ?
Oh , honey ! Don ’ t you remember this important day to us ?
Sorry .
It is our 10th wedding anniversary this June 20 .
Our 10th wedding anniversary ?
Of course . You completely forgot it .
Darling . I think you have made a mistake .
I have made a mistake ?
Yes . We married on July 20 ten years ago .
July 20 ? But I think it should be June 20 .
Yes . We had planned to marry on June 20 , but something happened , so we had to put off our wedding day .
Yes . I remember now . We put it off . I did make a mistake . But how shall we deal with the tickets ?
Do you want some dessert ?
No , thank you . Check , please .
Wait a moment . I will calculate it for you . Your bill comes to $ 36 .
Food is less expensive in a cafeteria , because you serve yourself .
How to do it ?
Just pick up a tray , then put a knife , a fork , a spoon and a paper napkin on it and stand in the line .
How long will it take to reach the buffet ?
Not long , because people rush for lunch .
The line sure does move fast .
Tell the man behind the counter what you want .
OK . I like that green vegetable but I don't know how to call it .
Just point to it if you don't know the name .
Hey , did you hear about Jessica's party this weekend ?
Yeah , but I'm still waiting for my invitation .
Oh really ? She gave me mine earlier today .
Well , she'll probably just give me my invitation later on today .
Yeah , so are you planning on going ?
I think so . It sounds like it's going to be a lot of fun .
It really does , I can't wait .
What time does the party start ?
It starts at 8 o'clock .
Oh , well , how many people has she given invites to so far ?
I'm not sure , but I don't think she's given out that many .
After the financial crisis , many industries are in incredibly cloudy situations . How do you think about our company ?
The outlook in the future is very positive . Because we have been in this field for hundreds of years and we know how to survive this crisis safely .
As the department I am applying for is expanding , I would like to contribute by effort .
Farmer's Pet Store .
Can you please tell me where you are located ?
Sure , we are off Singing Road , close to the bank .
Hi , Bob , this is John Lin .
Hello , John .
I'm with Hartford public relations . I'd like to set up an appointment to come by and talk with you about our services .
Hey , Tom , did you enjoy your lunch ?
Oh , don't mention it . It was terrible .
What ' the matter ?
The food station was as crowded as usual . I waited for 20 minutes for my sandwich , and when I finally got it the chicken was underdone .
I see . You simply can't blame the server for this .
Yes , I know . Fast food is so popular in this district .
That's true .
Anyway , how was your such , Catherine ?
It was good . I brought lunch from home today .
You did ? I thought you must feel right at home here as we get as many fast food restaurants as you do in America .
Well , I personally don't like them because I don't believe that they are healthy .
I guess you're right . More often than not , people go there only for convenience . The foods may taste good , but generally speaking , they are high in calories , salt and fat .
Yes . I am wondering that you must believe fast food is our lifestyle , don't you ?
You bet . Almost all top brands such as McDonald's and KFC are from America .
Well , actually two-thirds of Americans may avoid these places .
Seriously ?
Have you seen this news article ? Apparently an organization has made a list to name the new seven wonders of the world and people could vote for them online .
Wow , that's really interesting . So who won ?
Well , the Great Wall of China , the Taj Mahal in India .
I've been there ! It really is an amazing work of architecture and art . The entire complex is made of white marble and in the interior of the tomb , the walls are covered with gems and emeralds !
Cool ! Also amongst the winners is Petra , in Jordan , Mach Pitch in Peru and the pyramid in Chichenitza in Mexico .
Wait a minute ! It also says that the Christ Re-deemer statue in Brazil and the Colosseum in Rome are wonders . I would love to go to Italy and see the Colosseum , stand in the middle like a gladiator !
Well , let's see if we can find some cheap airfare and we can go towards the end of the year .
Hello , I'd like to reserve a hotel room .
That should be no problem . May I have your full name , please ?
My name is John Sandals .
Hello , Mr . Sandals . My name is Michelle . What days do you need that reservation , sir ?
I'm planning to visit New York from Friday , April 14 until Monday , April 17 .
Our room rates recently went up . Is that okay with you , Mr . Sandals ?
How much per night are we talking about ?
Each night will be $ 308 .
That price is perfectly acceptable .
Wonderful ! Do you prefer a smoking or nonsmoking room ?
Nonsmoking , please .
Next question , Is a queen-size bed okay ?
That sounds fine .
Okay , Mr . Sandals . Your reservation is in our computer . All we need now is a phone number .
Certainly . My phone number is 626-555-1739 .
Good evening , Pizza House . This is Marty speaking.May I take your order ?
Um yes . I'd like a medium pizza with pepperoni , olives , and extra cheese .
We have a two-for-one special on large pizzas.Would you like a large pizza instead ?
Sure , that sounds good .
Great ! Would you like your second pizza to be the same as the first ?
No , make the second one with ham , pineapple and green peppers . Oh , and make it thin crust .
Okay , thin crust . Your total is $ 21.50 and yourorder will arrive in thirty minutes or it ’ s free !
Perfect . Thank you . Bye ..
Hello , Personal Banking . How may I help you ?
Hi there . I'm calling about Personal Internet Banking , what details can you give me ?
Personal Internet Banking is a self service financial service that is based on the Internet . It can be used by both businesses and individuals . We offer an online payment service , Personal Net Banking , which includes services such as account transfers , personal foreign exchange trading . You can also get account management services , online bill payment , for household bills like gas and electricity ...
I was surprised to see how few people you have on-site . You provide a wide range of goods and services but have a very small workforce .
It depends on the time of year . At peak times we hire in casual workers to help with packing and dispatch . We also contract out certain services all year round , for example , cleaning . We run a very tight operation !
Do you handle the recruiting yourselves ?
Jeff , look at this listing ! It says there is a cozy studio apartment for rent , and it's only $ 700 per month . What do you think ?
Well I think I can afford that apartment . But are pets allowed ?
Hmm ... let me look . Yes , it says it's a pet-friendly building .
That's great . That means I can bring my cat , Mr . Twinkles . Where is the apartment located ?
What would you like to have for dinner ? Chicken or beef ?
Chicken , please .
Good choice !
What kind of drinks do you have ?
Well , we have all kinds of beverages in addition to fruit juices .
In that case , let me have a glass of orange juice .
Anything else ?
I would like to have some tea as well .
Another flight attendant is coming down the aisle with coffee and tea .
I'd like to apply for a credit card . Can you help me with my application ?
I'd be glad to .
I'm afraid that I don't have a credit history . I just came to this country .
Do you have an account with this bank ?
I'm afraid not .
In that case I highly recommend you apply for a savings and checking account also . That would help with your credit card application .
What is the interest rate on your card ?
The annual charge rate is 9.5 % .
That's very expensive !
Not really . The credit card is a revolving account . You only pay interest on what you owe .
How does the bank bill its customers for credit card charges ?
You will receive a monthly statement with each expenditure itemized .
Does the card provide any other benefits ?
You're really fit , Paul . Do you exercise very much ?
Well , I almost always get up very early , and I lift weights for an hour .
You're kidding !
No . And then I often go Rollerblading .
Wow ! How often do you exercise like that ?
About five times a week . What about you ?
I don't believe we've met .
No , I don't think we have .
My name is Gao Run .
How do you do ? My name is James Green .
Here's my name card .
And here's mine .
It's nice to finally meet you .
Marketing Manager ’ s Office . Can I help you ?
Mr . Smith , please .
Sorry , he is out .
What time do you expect him back then ?
Sorry , I am not sure . Can I take a message ?
No , thanks . I will call back later .
That ’ s fine . Please call again later .
Can I help you ?
Yes , I need some traveler's checks .
How much do you need ?
Three thousand US dollars .
All right , can I have your passbook ?
Yes , here you go .
What amounts do you want the checks in ?
It's all the same to me .
Here you are .
The plumbing in my new apartment is not working .
I need you to tell me what the problem is .
The bathroom sink is stopped up .
Is the kitchen plumbing messed up also , or just the bathroom plumbing ?
Just the bathroom plumbing seems to have a problem .
Did this just start happening , or has it been going on for a while ?
Everything worked beautifully until a few hours ago .
Are you going to be home so I can come by and take a look at the problem ?
I am not sure if I will be home later .
Grand Theft Auto Three is awesome !
It's more violent than TV news !
What time is it anyway ?
Nine-thirty .
Oh , my God , three hours already ! I have to get the chores done !
No time . That's their headlights in the window !
OK , emergency measures . Let's throw the dishes in the trash ! Two birds with one stone ...
Little dude , your life is over !
How old is Keith ?
He's 21 . How old is James ?
He's a year older than Keith , but he looks younger .
How's your father ?
He's fine . He retired last week . It's a turning point in his life . Now he can relax and enjoy his retirement .
He can spend more time with his grandchildren .
Oh , I don't think he wants to . He wants to travel to several different countries around the world .
So , he wants to have a more active retirement . Good idea !
How do you want to spend your old age ?
Could you do me a favor and proofread my resume before I send it out to the human resources department ?
Sure , let me take a look ... Personal Information , Education , Experience , Training ... I think you should add another section for language . You speak three languages , so you might as well put that on your resume .
But languages don't have anything to do with engineering . Shouldn't everything I put on my resume have something to do with my field ?
Not necessarily . I think people would be impressed by your language abilities . It says something about your level of intellect and experience . Also , I think human resources directors want to see more of a well-rounded person in a resume .
It's just a piece of paper , you think that they can tell if I am a well-rounded person by looking at it ?
Why not come over to work in my company ?
I need to think it over .
Tell me what you need .
We are approaching the top of the mountain .
What a beautiful view we have here .
Yes , you can have a bird's-eye view of the whole city .
Wonderful . Will we have any free time there ?
what did you do last night ?
I just stayed at home and watched TV .
did you watch the Barcelona versus Madrid game ?
yes , it was a very evenly matched game .
what were the results of the game ?
it ended in a tie .
what was the actual score ?
it was three all .
really ? I thought Barcelona was going to win . They are a much better team than Madrid .
if Barcelona had played as they normally do , they should have won .
what happened ?
their goalkeepers got injured after the first goal , but he kept on playing anyway .
that explains it .
how many more games are left this season ?
that was the last game before the playoffs .
when do the playoffs start ?
in a few weeks . Are you planning on watching them ?
of course ! I really love watching football games on TV .
Me , too ! Do you want to come over and watch the next game at my place ? I'm planning on having a few people over to watch it together .
sure , that would be great .
how are you ?
I ’ m fine , thanks . Just trying to get adjusted . It ’ s hard to keep track of everything around here .
That ’ s for sure . You ’ re new , too , huh ?
Excuse me . I bought this shirt yesterday , but I would like to refund it .
Gave me the receipt , please .
Here is my receipt .
What's wrong with it ?
It's too small for me to wear .
Would you like another bigger one ?
No thanks . I want to have a refund .
Oh , so many kinds of winter hats .
What is your favorite color , miss ?
Red .
Here you are.It ' s very attractive .
May I try it on ?
Go ahead .
Is there a mirror around here ?
Right over there .
Does it suit me ?
Yes , you look very nice .
How much is it ?
We're having a clearance sale . $ 4 plus tax .
What can I help you with ?
May I ask you something ?
What's your question ?
How many hours behind the wheel do I need ?
What do you need to take it for ?
I'm trying to get my license .
You need six hours .
Can I do all six hours in one day ?
You have to do it in three days .
That's all I have to do ?
That's everything .
Excuse me , I have something to trouble you .
Yes ? I'll be very glad if I could be of any help to you .
An hour ago , I bought this vase with my tourist .
Oh , yes . I remember it clearly . Is there anything wrong with it ?
I'm afraid so . We found this crack on the bottom when I went back to my hotel .
Oh , how awful ! Let me have a look , I'm terribly sorry . It was most thoughtless of me . Would you excuse me , please ?
Oh , It's quite all right , I suppose . It can't be helped sometimes .
It's very kind of you to say so . How about changing another one for you ?
All right . Thank you .
Just a minute , please . I won't be long . I'm sure this one is perfect . You may examine it carefully .
Oh , yes , it is . I'll take this one .
I'm very sorry for any inconvenience I've caused you .
Here you are . You left the medicine here .
Sorry . I was too worried .
I firmly believe that you love your brother very much .
Absolutely . By the way , do you sell any traditional Chinese medicine ?
Yes , we have some Chinese medicine for common cold .
I heard Chinese medicine has a better lasting effect in cure .
What kind of place shall we rent ?
It should be close to the university . Neither of us are good at getting up in the mornings and closer it is , the later we can get up .
Absolutely . That's the most important thing to take into consideration . I'm not too worried about the size of the flat .
Neither am I . So a small place is ok , but we'll get a bigger one if it's not expensive . Do you mind if it's in a noisy area ?
I don't mind . i'm not a light sleeper , but quieter is better for when we have to study at home .
Good point . Ok , let's go to the estate agent and see what they can offer us .
Yes , if we're lucky we'll find something in the next few days . I think you had a good idea to start flat hunting early .
How much do you think the rent will be ?
I have a terrible toothache .
Which tooth is it ?
This one here .
Ar , Yes . There ’ s a big cavity .
Can you fill it ?
I ’ m afraid not . The tooth is too far gone . it'll have to be taken out .
Then I might as well have it done now .
May I have a look at that vase , please ?
Of course . It's the best one I have here---and it's only 300 yuan .
Oh , it's really nice , but to tell the truth , that's far too expensive .
Can you tell me the best way to look for an apartment ?
The local newspaper has ads for housing .
Is there any way to find a roommate to share an apartment with ?
Sometimes you can post an advertisement saying that you need a roommate .
What do landlords charge for rent ?
Would you like an apartment for just yourself , or do you need it for two people ?
There are two of us , but we only need a one-bedroom apartment .
You should be able to easily find that for twelve hundred dollars a month .
I really would appreciate it if you could come look at apartments with me .
Excuse me , would you please do me a favor ?
With pleasure .
I appreciate the building so much . I am wondering if you could take a picture of me against the building .
The product's selling points is its advanced technoledge .
Unfortunately , it's just too expensive for majority of consumer to afford .
Why is the price so high ?
It's not just that the price is high , it's that the overhead to update an entire computer system to be compatible is costly .
Model of computers aren't compatible ?
Most current computer systems simply can't handle it because this model truly has extraordinary capabilities .
Maybe after the next generation of technology comes out , the price of this model will become more affordable .
But by then , the technology will be outdated .
True , but our focus has never been affordability anyway . Coastwise , we may not be very competitive , but qualitywise , we definitely have an edge .
That's right , no one else has a product on the market now that is comparable .
This model has advanced technoledge , superior components , it is compact , and it's a top-quality product .
What kind of permanent would you like to have ?
what kinds do you have ?
Oh , yeah , It ’ s quite of variety . Regular , cold perm , straight perm , pink curl and form .
Hello ! How do I get more amenities ?
I'm sorry , sir . I'm not sure I understand .
I'm talking about the free stuff , like soap and shampoo .
Oh , I see . So , you're saying that you've already run out of your amenities .
No , no . I've got plenty left .
Now I'm confused again ! What is the problem ?
What am I going to do about souvenirs ?
Oh , I get it ! You want souvenirs !
Yes , I've got enough soap for my use , but no extra soap for souvenirs .
Sir , our souvenir shop carries all those items , and as a guest you get a discount .
Please ! Free souvenirs are the only true souvenirs .
Excuse me . Is this where I catch the bus for the zoo ?
Well , you can take the No . 36 bus from here , but then you have to walk about 30 minutes .
That doesn't sound too bad .
Actually , if you go to the bus stop in the next block , you can take bus 301 which will let you right off in front of the zoo .
Maybe that's what I'll do . Thanks a lot .
I'd like to order breakfast , please .
What'd you like , madam ?
Two muffins and a cup of coffee.Will it take long ?
How are you ?
I ’ m doing well .
How may I help you ?
Could you cancel a check for me ?
What ’ s the problem ?
I wrote the check out for way too much .
How much ?
I wrote the check out for $ 150 .
What were you supposed to write it out for ?
I was supposed to write the check out for $ 100 .
I ’ ll just cancel it for you right now .
Would you like to take a look at the menu , sir ?
Yes . Thank you .
Would you care for a drink before you order ?
A glass of Qingdao beer .
Yes , sir . I'll bring it over . Have you decided what you'd like , sir ?
I ’ m taking BA fright 123 to London . Can you tell me where the reporting desk is , please ?
Yes , Madam . The reporting desk for the British Airway's flight to London is over there .
Thank you so much . Is this the desk for BA flight 123 to London ?
Yes , this is the right desk . Have you any luggage ?
The suitcase , that ’ s all . Except my handbag . Of course .
Would you please put you suitcase on the scales ? You needn ’ t weigh your handbag .
Is there a receipt ?
Yes . I ’ ll attach your baggage receipt to your ticket .
What must I do next ?
It's time for bed .
But I'm not sleepy , Mum . Can I stay and watch more TV ?
It's already half past eleven . You have school tomorrow . You'll sleepy all tomorrow , if you don't sleep well tonight .
I know . But I promise I won't be sleepy tomorrow . I work really hard .
Don't you have the exams coming up soon ? I'm sure you could spend more time preparing for those .
Oh , I nearly forgot the exams .
You do well in maths , but your history is not good enough . Am I right ?
Yeah , I guess so . Maybe I can go to sleep now and get up early to review the lessons tomorrow .
An excellent idea . Work now and play later .
I know you're right . School is more important than TV . Can I watch one more show , then go to bed .
Yes , madam ? Can I help you ?
Oh , yes , please . But you are just closing , aren't you ?
Well , yes , we are , madam . The shop shuts down in five minutes .
I shall not keep you long then . It was about some saucepans you had in your window last week .
Last week , madam ? I really can't remember which ones you mean . What were they like ?
Oh , they were lovely . Sort of imitation wood , dark brown color , country-style you know , and the lids , if I remember rightly , they had a sort of leaf pattern , or was it flowers ?
That's strange . I don't recognize any of the ones we had from that description . Are you sure they were in this shop ?
Oh , you must know the ones I mean . They were on sale , a real bargain . Reduced to a quarter of the original price . I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw them .
I am afraid the sales are over now , madam . And you know we all sold out of the saucepans .
I don't think you did , you know . My neighbor told me she saw some here only yesterday .
Well , it's all new stock in the window now .
May I just have a look , to see if there is anything else ?
Eh , well , madam , as you know we are closing .
Yes , yes , I am sorry I won't keep you . It must get on your nerves when customers come in right at closing time . But they were such beautiful saucepans . I ’ d have bought them if I had made up my mind on the spot .
Perhaps madam , if you come back tomorrow , I could show you the whole range of kitchen ware . And there are still one or two things at the sale price .
Oh , look ! That was the one there . That is the sort of thing I was looking for . But it's not quite the color .
That might be the artificial lighting , madam . Of course , if you could come back in daylight , you might find it ’ s exactly what you are looking for .
I've come to hear about your offer .
We have the offer ready for you . Let me check . 10 boxes with 50 brooches per box , at 20,000 yuan ; 20 boxes with 50 waistbands per box , at 30,000 yuan ; 15 boxes with other ornaments per box , at 7 , 500 yuan , for shipment in June . The offer is valid for five days .
I can tell you right now that your prices are a little higher than we expected .
You know that the prices of the ornaments have been rising in recent years . The prices we offer this time compare favorably with quotations you can get else where .
I am afraid I can't agree with you there . I must point out your prices are higher than the quotations we've received from other companies .
But you must take the design and quality into consideration . You know we are superior to others in design and quality . We have various styles , which the other companies cannot catch up with .
I agree that yours are of the top .
Well , since your order is large enough , can you give me a rough idea ?
To have this business concluded , I should say a reduction of least 10 % would help .
Impossible . How about 5 % off ?
So I'm on the fifth floor ? How come this hotel has no fourth floor .
Four is an unlucky number here , Peter.Four sounds like death in Chinese.Hotels often have no fourth floor .
I see.Oh , I know what I wanted to ask.How much should I tip this guy ?
Hello ! This is Ruby speaking from G . O . T . International Travel Agency . What can I do for you ?
I ’ d like to make a reservation for my trip from Detroit to Beijing on April 13 on Trans Pacific Airline .
Do you want a single ticket or a round trip ticket ?
I ’ d like to have a round trip ticket with a one-year open return .
Economy or Business Class ?
Economy , please . How much is it ?
It will be $ 850 .
Very good . Could I get an electronic ticket ? I ’ m always afraid of losing my tickets .
No problem . How do you wish to pay for it ?
Bank of American card . The number is 6786 9182 12300 8657 .
Thank you ! Would you like an aisle seat or a window seat ?
An aisle seat , please . I ’ m tall and need to get up and walk pretty often .
No problem . Your ticket is for Trans Pacific Flight 87 from Detroit to Beijing at 3 forty p . m . on April 13 . You will arrive at Beijing International Airport at six 35 p . m . on April 14 . Your electronic
What time should I arrive at Detroit Airport ?
Please be at the airport two hours before your departure to check in . You also need to reconfirm your reservation with the airline at least 7 days prior to your departure .
What happens if I can ’ t leave on April 13 ? Can I cancel my ticket or change the reservation to another date ?
Yes , you can , but you will have to pay a penalty of $ 75 for any change or cancellation .
That ’ s OK . What are the weight restrictions for checked baggage ?
On Trans Pacific international flights , each ticketed passenger is permitted a maximum of two checked bags with a maximum weight per checked bag of 70 pounds .
That ’ s great ! I can have two bags checked for 70 pounds each . I think I ’ m all set . You ’ re really efficient . Thank you very much for your help .
I do want to meet with you and take a look at your catalogue . We ’ re redecorating and are going to add some things .
Well , I ’ ll be glad to help you out . I can come out anytime on Tuesday or Thursday of next week .
Let ’ s put it down for 1:15 on Thursday . We ’ ll definitely need some new filing cabinets and at least one desk unit .
That looks graceful on you .
Thank you.But it is too bright for me .
How about this brown one ?
Let me try it on . I like that color .
Ok , i will get one for your.Here you are .
But it is too loose.Do you have the smaller size ?
Sorry , it had been sold out .
I ’ d like to apply for a personal loan .
How much would you like to borrow ?
A thousand dollars .
Let me check with a credit manager . A record show your credit reading is quite high . I don't think you have any problems .
What ’ s the current interest rate ?
And there's a little upside-down Dilbert on the underside .
When you flip the tie up , he's right side up . Brilliant .
My dad will love this . He's a Dilbert fan .
I wouldn't mind having one myself ...
Model it for me .
OK !
Welcome . What can I do for you , Madam ?
I hope you can give me some advice . I'm sick and tired of coming here or to the post office to pay my utility bills . It's such a long way from my home , but I checked and you are my nearest branch . Is there anyway I can do it from home ?
That's terrible . Unfortunately , we don't have that many branches outside the centre of town . What I'd advise you to do is set up a Direct Debit Service .
A Direct Debit Service ? What's that exactly ?
A Direct Debit means that every month we can arrange for all of your utility bills to come directly out of your account , no fuss , no hassle .
But how will you know how much I should pay ? I mean , I receive my bills , not you .
We set up an agreement with the , say , phone company . They tell us how much to pay them every month and we pay directly from your account . Of course , we are able to do this with all of the utilities companies .
Hello .
Hi . It ’ s Tony calling from the dentist ’ s office . Is Lily there ?
No , Lily is not here at the moment .
Could you ask her to call me back when she gets in ?
Sure . What ’ s your number , please .
519 367 8901 .
Thanks . And your name is Tony , right ?
Yes . I ’ m Tony . Thank you very much .
You ’ re welcome . Bye .
So what do you think of my new dress ?
I think it's great ! I really like the color , and it goes really well with your eyes . I've actually been eyeing that dress at Maxine's for a while now , but I wasn't sure I could afford ninety-five dollars for a dress at the moment .
Um , ninety-five dollars ?
Yes , that's the price they were advertising it at . I was hoping it might go on sale soon . Why , how much did you pay for it ?
I bought it for one hundred and forty-five dollars at Helen's Boutique . I didn't know I could get it cheaper somewhere else .
Of course ! Everything at Helen's is overpriced , and they sell things that you can find at almost every other clothing store ! Why didn't you shop around ?
Who gave my dog this cooked chicken bone ?
I did . Why ?
Didn't you know dogs shouldn't eat cooked chicken bones because they're bad for their stomachs ?
Is it Fred's fault ?
No , I don't suppose he's to blame.The man in the other car made a mistake .
In foreign trade , exporters have to adjust their product in a timely manner .
How to adjust ?
Exporters must ensure that their product satisfies customers ' needs , wants and likes .
Ah , some products are successful at home , but not be popular overseas .
That's because the fashion , taste and social customs and so on vary considerably .
Yes , sometimes the differences are great .
Well , we should be in accordance with national conditions and adjust the product .
I hate doing the damn laundry .
I want to buy three tickets . What's the entrance fee ?
$ 10 per person .
Here are $ 30 . By the way , where can I find a guide ?
Turn to the next window and they will help you find one .
Shall we share a taxi ?
Where are you heading now ?
I want to go back to my college on the Huanghe road.It is very close to your house .
Is that the university next to the Teachers ' College ?
That's the one .
You mean we'll share the taxi ?
Yeah.If we share the cab , it'll be cheaper.Besides that your Chinese is better than mine.The drivers usually have difficulty understanding me even though I practice my pronunciation carefully .
Good morning.Are you Mr.Liu ?
My name is Liu Lichi . How do you do ?
How do you do ? Please be seated , How is your trip here ?
Quite good , I think . I came here by bus , and it took me about 15 minutes .
Oh , yes.How old are you ?
Twenty .
Hum , still a student ?
Yes , I'm student of grade 3 in the university majoring in economics .
What subjects are you studying ?
English , math , commercial and legal studies , and accountancy .
Have you had any working experience .
Well , I worked at a supermarket during last summer holidays .
What do you like to do in your spare time ?
I like sports very much.Besides that , I also like working on a computer in my spare time .
How are your English and computer skills ?
I have passed the CET - 4 and 6.As far as computer is concerned I can use the computer for word processing .
That dress is very pretty . Why don ’ t you like it ?
It ’ s too loud .
We ’ Ve been looking around for many hours.What on earth are you looking for ?
Well , you know , those styles or colors don ’ t suit me .
What style do you want ?
I want to buy a V-neck checked sweater , and it should be tight .
Oh , I see.How about the color ?
Quiet color .
I know a shop selling this kind of sweaters .
Hey Julie , you want to go grab something to eat ?
Sure ! What do you feel like having ?
I really feel like having a big juicy steak !
Oh . OK . I don't eat meat , but that's fine , I am sure wherever we are going they will have other options right ?
I didn't know you were a vegetarian !
I'm not , I am a vegan .
A what ?
A vegan . I don't eat or use any animal based products . I don't wear leather , eat eggs , drink milk or anything that comes from an animal . I used to be a pescatarian before , which basically means you don't eat meat , but still have fish and seafood .
Wow ! That's interesting ! It must be tough !
How do you feel about that restaurant ?
It wasn't all that great .
What did you dislike the most ?
I don't think that they had their act together . They didn't seem well prepared .
Did you think that the food was any good ?
I wasn't all that impressed by the food .
The service certainly could have been better .
The service did not help the situation .
Is this a restaurant that you want to come back to ?
Let me see your passport . Is London your final destination ?
No . I am a transit passenger going to Sweden .
How long are you going to stay here ?
Only one night .
Do you have any dutiable items ?
No , I don't .
What are these ?
I heard that you finished my home inspection , and I was wondering how it went .
First of all , we need to understand what I was looking for . Do you know what the purpose of an inspection is ?
I am not sure what a home inspection is all about .
I went there to check for problems with the home , so you aren ’ t surprised when you move in .
Wouldn ’ t the owners have told me about any problems ?
Sellers aren ’ t always truthful , and there might also be problems that they aren ’ t aware of .
Can I require the owners to fix the problems ?
You can make the sale of the house contingent on them fixing the problems .
What did you find out when you did the inspection of my new home ?
How you celebrate your Valentine ’ s Day with your wife ?
Yesterday I had a quarrel with my roommate . I'm really fed up with all this .
Tell me what seems to be the problem .
My roommate always brings a lot of friends from off-campus . They stay in the room until midnight , singing and talking , drinking and playing cards while I have no place for study . I even don't have the quietness to sleep .
What can I do for you today ?
I have a question .
What do you need to know ?
I need to take the driver's course . How many hours do I need ?
It depends on what you're trying to do with the completion of the course .
I need to get my license .
You're going to need to complete six hours .
How many hours a day can I do ?
You can do two hours a day for three days .
That's all I need to do to finish ?
Yes , that's all you need to do .
Would you like your bags to be taken to your room ?
Yes , please .
OK . I'll get the bellman to taka them up . Which bags are yours ?
My luggage is in the corner over there . They are the leather suitcase , the canvass holdall and the blue backpack .
OK .
Please be careful with the suitcase , it's very heavy .
I'll let the bellboy know . Don't worry , he's very strong .
And the holdall has some fragile items inside , so please be careful with that too .
How far do we have to go ?
About 50 miles .
The traffic is not very heavy on this high way , is it ? So I ’ m sure we ’ ll make it .
No , but we ’ Ve got a hurry . It will be the rush hour soon .
Don ’ t worry . There ’ s plenty of time yet .
But it ’ s Friday today . This road is always jam packed during the weekend , isn ’ t it ?
Hello ! I'm sorry to bother you . This is a complimentary fruit tray . Your food will be ready soon .
Wow ! It's a fruit sculpture ! Your chef is a real artist !
Actually , uh , I made it myself ...
You did ? Wow ! Where did you learn ...
How can we develop a new brand image with no direction whatsoever ?
With the fifty forwards he sent out today , maybe we'll inadvertently get inspired .
I guess this is a good excuse to surf the Net on someone else's dime .
Who'd have thought Bean would be this kind of e-mail fanatic ?
Okay , so we're agreed on 900 .
I'm happy with that price .
Let's shake on it .
May I help you ?
Give me a Big Mac , a small order of French fries and a medium Coke .
You'll need to wait a few minutes for the fries . They are still in the fryer .
That's fine .
Your total comes to $ 7 .
Here's a twenty . Could you give me some more napkins ?
Sure . Your cash back is $ 13 . And we'll bring out your fries in two minutes .
Let me tell you some more . The interest is settled on the 20th of the last month in each quarter , It's paid quarterly . Of course it also needs to be settled if you cancel the account .
Miao Ping , in your opinion , should we go for the Type A or Type B Account ?
Well , the Type B Account is very restricted . If your aim is to use the account the same way as your use your Settlement Account , I would recommend the Type A Account for you .
Sarah , you don't look so good . What's the matter ?
I've got a really bad headache and my stomach hurts .
Excuse me , could you give me change for a dollar ?
I'll see what I have . What do you need it for ?
I want to get cigarettes .
Hi . I ’ m here to catch flight 513 to New York .
May I see your ticket please ?
Here you are . Do you need to see my passport ?
Any form of picture I . D . will do .
Mmmm ... a photo I . D . I have my New Jersey driver ’ s license . Is that ok ?
That will do . What an interesting picture ! How old is it ?
Actually it wad taken just last year , but I had a shaved head and a beard . Can you still recognize me ?
Barely . Will you be checking any luggage today ?
Yes , One suitcase . I also have a carry-on bag .
Which university did you graduate from ?
I graduated from Peking University .
What was your major at university ?
I studied economics , I am especially interested in the economic development of China .
What course did you like best ?
I like Business Management , and i think it's very useful for the present work .
What do you think is the relationship between the subjects you've taken and the job you are seeking ?
Marco has fallen off a ladder . I think he's hurt his back . What shall we do ?
Have you ever shopped online ?
Quite often . It is very convenient , saving me a lot of time .
Do you have some experiences to share with me ? I want to have a try .
You are asking the right person . Here are two very important tips . First , you need to visit no more than one site to find the best products and prices . I can recommend you some online merchants . Second , write your mail address correctly . Otherwise , you can ’ t receive your delivery in time .
What about the registration procedure ? Is that complicated ?
Not at all . You just need to provide your name , address , e-mail address , phone number and bank or credit card information . I will help you with that .
Hey , you look great ! how's everything ?
Yeah , you know what ? I've been going to the club regularly . The training really pays off . Now I am in a good shape and I know more about how to keep fit .
Really ? tell me about it . I haven't gone to the club for a long time . I am too busy with work .
It's important to do proper exercises .
You're right . Too much or too little won't do any good .
The trainer tells me , besides regular sports activities , I should also have a healthy and balanced diet .
Sounds reasonable .
We should eat more vegetables instead of junk food to stay energetic .
And fruits !
Surely it is . Getting enough sleep is also crucial for fitness .
I've heard that . Does your trainer tell you anything about keeping fit ?
Yeah , he advises me to stay in a good mood . That can also help one to keep sound physical health .
I think if you follow your trainer's advice , you'll be on the right track .
What's your main range ?
Generally speaking , we provide bikes for both gentlemen and ladies , size 19 , 21 , 23 , 25 and 27 inches . We can vary the colors according to the buyer's requirements . Here are the catalogues and the pattern books . They will give you a rough idea about our products .
I am interested in your flying pigeon bicycles . I think some of these items will find a ready market in Canada . But what our customers appreciate most is a reliable product .
To be reliable is the strong point of our products . As a matter of fact , it's always our practice to supply high quality goods at reasonable prices . Flying pigeon is the best of its kind at the price .
I have learnt how to ride a bicycle . I plan to go to the Water Park by bike this weekend .
Well , you know , the traffic in Beijing is sometimes dangerous . Therefore , I have to remind you of something . First , you should obey the traffic rules , don't break in the red light . Second , don't play a joke with your friends when riding on the bike . Third , do not hurry up when riding , or would make an accident . Finally , remember come on the left and go on the right !
You have a lovely house , Jack .
Thank you . But a number of things have been going wrong lately .
That's too bad . What problems are you having .
Oh , the whole house needs re-painting for starters . The carpet in the living room is worn out , and I'd like to put in new wall-to-wall carpeting . Last week , I had to call the plumber to fix the toilet . Anyway , all par for the course when you own a house , I guess . I think I am going to hire an interior decorator to look the place over .
I've studied home decoration as a hobby . Could I make some suggestions ?
Go right ahead .
Well , I think a crystal chandelier would look great in your living room , and maybe some new drapes for the windows . Also , a grandfather clock would look great in the den . Perhaps you could buy some potted plants for the dining room
Wow , you really do have a talent for this , Alice . Thanks for the suggestions .
Hello , Mrs.White ! I'm Anne .
Nice to see you with us , Anne.Please make yourself at home .
Do you have sport shirts for ladies ?
There are different types . Which one do you like best ?
I think the red one fits me well . Can I try it on ?
Surely , of course .
Where is the fitting room ?
I'm a little nervous .
Don't worry . You'll be fine . First of all , put on your seat belt . Adjust the mirrors .
You don't think I'll need the seat belt , do you ?
Of course not . But it's a good habit to put it on every time you drive .
Just in case , right ?
Good morning , Sir . Where are you going ?
I ’ m going to England by flight BE987 .
When is your flight ?
10:00 AM . When am I supposed to check in ?
we are checking in . May I have your ticket and your health certificate and your luggage please .
Here you are .
Are you keeping the small bag as carry-on luggage , sir ?
Yes .
You must weigh that as well .
all right .
Your luggage is two pounds over . I ’ m afraid They'll be in excess luggage charge , Sir .
How much must I pay ?
It ’ s ten yuan .
Here you are .
This is your luggage check Which You must show when you disembark at your destination and here is your boarding pass and your ticket .
Thanks .
Now , please wait until your flight is called . There's about twenty-five minutes to go .
I ’ m a little nervous . I ’ Ve never flown before .
Good evening , ma'am . Table for one ?
Yes , please .
Will this table be all right ?
Actually , I'd like a booth by the window if that's possible .
Certainly . How about this one ?
This will be fine , thanks .
( Handing her a menu ) Your waiter will be here in a minute to take your order .
I have puzzled my brain about how to teach the children .
What is your problem ?
My children can never be obedient even if I criticized them severely .
Can I have the window seat over there ?
Sorry , sir . That table has been booked .
Well , in that case , this table is the only choice .
Actually you can have a window seat if you don't mind a ten-minute wait .
I'm hungry .
So am I .
Where should we go eat today ?
How about we go eat in the cafeteria ?
I never bought food from the cafeteria .
You haven't ? They have a lot of good stuff .
What do they have ?
They sell everything .
Well , I want Chinese food .
I've gotten chow mein from there before .
I guess we can eat there then .
Hi , who has the remote control ?
I do . Why , do you want me to change the channel ?
Yes , please . I can't stand watching the channel any more .
I think they have pretty good programmes . But I'll change it if you really want .
Put it on Channel 5 , OK ?
Oh , I hate Channel 5 . I'd rather just listen to the radio .
Don't make such a fuss . I'm sure you will like today's programme .
What's on today ?
A basketball match between Chinese team and American team .
Really ? I'm interested in it .
I am calling to find out why I didn ’ t receive an unemployment check this week .
Did you send in your Continued Claim Form for the last period ?
I think I forgot to send it in !
You need to be very careful to send that form in every two weeks if you want to get paid .
Can I send it in now ?
You should look at your claim form and see if it has been more than fourteen days since it was due . If it hasn ’ t been , we will still accept it .
Can I mail it in early next time so it isn ’ t late ?
Actually , you cannot mail it in early , as it needs to reflect all of the information up to the due date .
Will my paycheck come right away now ?
Excuse me , are you Mrs . Green from England ?
Yes , I am .
I'm pleased to meet you , Mrs . Green . My name is Myra . I work in Beijing Institute of Technology . I came here to meet you .
How do you do ?
How do you do ?
It's kind of you to meet me at the airport .
Welcome to Beijing . Is this your first time in China ?
No , I have visited China several times , but it's my first visit to Beijing and I think it's a great honor to be invited to your beautiful city .
It's our pleasure to have you here . I hope you will have a pleasant stay here .
Hi , there . Look at these . I have collected some ads here . There is a special promotion for Mother's Day this weekend .
Oh , yes . Mother's Day is coming . Do you plan to buy anything ?
Of course . I want to buy some night cream for my mom , and some masques for myself .
Hmm . In Carrefour , Clinique will be promoting their visible skin renewed cream .
How much is it ?
180 yuan , and you can get a free 8 piece gift package .
What's included in the gift package ?
Some black mascara , moisturizing orion , eye cream crystal lipstick , a two color eye shadow pack , styling hairspray , and a cosmetics bag .
Hello , Oriental Hotel .
I'd like to speak to Michael Baker , please .
I'm sorry , Mr . Baker is not in . May I take a message ?
Yes.Tell him Mr.Cook called and ask him to return my call soon as he gets back .
How do you spend your day , Helen ?
Well , on weekdays I get up around ten . Then I read the paper for an hour and have lunch at about noon .
Really ? What time do you go to work ?
I start work at three .
And when do you get home at night ?
I get home pretty late , around midnight .
So what do you do , exactly ?
I'm a TV announcer . Don't you recognize me ? I do the weather report on KNT !
They don't really think you took it , do they ?
I don't know . I just know I've never been asked so many questions in my life .
How many of them were there ?
Three-but there was one of them who kept asking really stupid questions .
Like what ?
Oh , he wanted to know what time I got up this morning and if I bad a bath or a shower you know , things like that .
What on earth has that got to do with some money disappearing ?
I've no idea . Oh yes , and the most ridiculous thing . He asked me what I had for breakfast this morning .
Oh well , that's it . They obviously think you're a desperate criminal and you have to steal to eat . I should think you'll get thirty years .
What a mess !
What can I do for you ?
I'd like to buy some milk powder . What would you recommend ?
We have many kinds of different purpose . I wonder whom you are buying for ?
My son . He is two years old .
I see , sir . This one is very good .
Is it ?
You may rest assured . It sells well .
May I have a look at the introduction ?
Hello , Madam . What can we do for you today ?
Hi . I've been sent over from Turner Interiors . They said I need to collect some sort of L / C ? Do you have it ?
I certainly do . Here it is , an Export L / C from Tokyo .
It should be from Sayuri Beds . Is that right ?
Yes , it is . Sayuri Beds , Tokyo , Japan .
That's what I want ! Do you need me to sign anything ? Or fill in some forms ?
Just sign right here , please . That's everything you need to do .
Excuse me . can you tell me where Main Street is ?
Turn left at the second light and then go straight for two blocks .
Is it far ?
No . it ’ s only five minutes walk . you can ’ t miss it .
Thanks a lot
Hello , sir , what can I do for you today ?
Hello , I need a new suit . I have an important interview next week , so I really need to look sharp .
No problem ! We have a broad selection of suits , all tailored made so that it will fit perfectly .
Great ! I want a three piece suit , preferably made from Italian cashmere or wool .
Very well sir . Would you like to have some shirts made also ?
Sure . I ’ ll also take some silver cuff link and a pair of silk ties .
Excuse me , what's the time difference between Tokyo and London ?
8 hours . Tokyo is 8 hours earlier than London .
It's one day more or one day less from Tokyo to London ?
One day more .
It means that we will arrive on the same day .
Shall we visit the Summer Palace tomorrow ?
Good . I don't want to leave Beijing without visiting it .
How far is it from our hotel ?
It's about 5 kilometers .
If we start early , do we have some time for Yuanmingyuan ?
I need a taxi , please .
We have various transportation services . Would you prefer a private vehicle ?
No , thanks . A taxi is just fine .
May I suggest a limo ? It's nice to pamper yourself .
I don't want anything except a taxi , thank you .
I understand . And where will you be going ?
Rockefeller Center .
And what time would you like to be picked up ?
The sooner the better .
A taxi will be here shortly , sir .
Great ! And remember , a taxi , not a limo .
It's your turn now , Helen .
OK . I'm coming .
This is your song . I picked it for you .
Thank you . You are so considerate .
Push the red button on the mike to turn it on .
OK . This key is too high for me .
I think it's a piece of cake for you .
OK . Let me have a try ...
Well done ! I hope I can sing as well as you one day .
Thank you . I'm sure you will .
Excuse me , could you help me pick out a lotion ?
Sure , what is the problem ?
I got poison oak while hiking , and I need something to help me with the itching .
I can suggest a product called Techne that comes in a lotion or cream .
Which do you prefer ?
Hikers tell me that the cream is best because it stays on longer .
Is there anything else I can do to help with the itching ?
You can take an antihistamine .
Thank you so much for all of the information .
Abby Park Hotel . Can I help you ?
Yes , I would like to book a room for my wife and myself .
Certainly sir . Could I have your arrival and departure dates ?
We will be arriving on Tuesday next week and staying for two days .
We have a double room for you with a nice view of the park . Would that be OK ?
Yes , that would be great . How much is the room ?
It is ninety-five pounds per night . It is a double room with a bathroom . There is a fridge , coffee maker and a television in the room .
Does the bathroom have a bath or a shower ?
All our bathrooms have full size baths with a shower attachment .
Does the room have an Internet connection ?
Yes , all our rooms have complimentary wireless Internet .
Excellent . Do you serve breakfast in the hotel ?
Yes , breakfast is included in the price . Our guests have the choice of a full English breakfast or a continental breakfast .
That's great . Can I book the room ?
John ? It ’ s Susan Miller .
Hi , Susan . What ’ s up ?
Do you know where that memo about office procedures is ? I want to give my secretary a copy .
Sir what's the boarding time ?
I am sorry.The flight is late.Please go to the waiting room for further notice .
I don't want to miss my flight .
Don't worry . We will keep you well informed .
( A stranger stops to help ) Everything OK ?
No ! My tour bus got a speeding ticket not ten minutes ago . Now my engine is on fire !
I think that's just steam . Your engine's overheated .
Do you know a lot about cars ?
A little bit . I'll take a look if you want me to .
Please . Thank you so much for stopping .
Yeah , she's hot . Radiator's leaking . Looks like you were running her pretty hard .
That must have been just before I got the speeding ticket .
Did you have an accident recently ... Hey , wait a second ! I know this car !
You do ?
I ran into it a couple of weeks ago . What do you know ? Name's Hal .
I'm Akimbo . Nice to meet you , I guess .
Boy , I'm sure sorry about your car . Hey , Akimbo , I wonder if you'd like to make a deal ?
What kind of deal ?
I'd like to give you cash for the damage to your car .
You don't want your insurance company to pay for it ?
I'd rather not . They'll raise my rates . It'll cost me more in the long run .
If you give me cash , do you care if I don't fix the car ?
Hell , I don't care . Just don'T submit a report to your insurancecompany .
Our benefits usually include medical insurance , public accumulation fund and allowances .
What are the allowances ?
If you go on a business trip , you will enjoy the allowance . It is 200 yuan per day .
Well , I see . And what about the vacation in our company ?
As a new-comer , you usually have five days of annual vacation . And remember you have to fill out a request form , if you want to ask for leave .
Will our company have some recreational activities ?
I will take it . How much ?
$ 60 .
I am sure you can do better than that .
Sorry , sir . It's the sale price .
Well , what about $ 70 with a scarf ?
Good afternoon , sir . Have you made a reservation ?
I am afraid not . Are there any vacant tables ?
I don't think so . You have to wait for about 10 minutes .
I am calling to consult you about the job as a copywriter .
Yes , what do you want to know ?
The information is scanty for me . And can you describe the responsibilities of the position ?
How would you like your hair set ?
I'd like to have it in big waves .
Hello , Jack . I'm John .
I'm glad to see you !
Sit down , please . Maybe you have read the contract , but I want to give you the details again before you sign the contract . You must have a three-month internship .
Yes , I know .
When you become a permanent employee , you will have the insurances . You will get monthly pay and will be on eight-hour / day work shift .
Wait , will I have five insurances and one fund ?
Yes . You can also enjoy legal holidays and year-end bonus .
It sounds great !
If you need to work overtime , you will get twice the usual salary as overtime pay .
OK .
You have read the relevant terms of the contract . Do you have other questions ?
How long will the induction training be ?
About two weeks .
I see .
If you don't have other questions , just sign here .
Hi , I'm George . I'll be your waiter this evening . Are you ready to order or do you need a few more minutes ?
I'm ready now . I'd like the roast chicken and a side order of corn .
And would you like an appetizer before your meal ? The soup of the day is our delicious tomato soup .
I'll pass on the soup , but I'd like a garden salad .
Can I get you anything to drink ? :
Yes , I'd like a glass of iced tea .
Okay . I'll be back in a minute with your drink and salad .
Do you want to help me make the cookies , Anna ?
I'd love to .
First , put away your toys .
OK .
I'll get the flour out .
We have made some adjustment on the prices . And this is renewed price list .
Thank you for allowing us 3 % reduction , but still we find your price is on the high side .
This is our rock-bottom price , and we can't make any further reduction .
If so , we find it difficult for us to go on with our talks .
Then what ’ s your counter-offer ?
This is our counter-offer .
We are sincere to make business with you , but the difference between your counter-offer and our price is too great .
So are we . Our counter-offer is in line with the world market .
How about meeting each other half-way in order to conclude the business ?
What do you usually have for breakfast ? Pancakes or waffles ?
I usually have cereal for breakfast .
But isn't it served with cold milk ?
Yeah . Cold milk wakes me up .
Chinese people don't like to eat cold food .
Is that right ?
But I'm open to new things . I'll have a bowl of cereal , too .
With cold milk ?
I am so happy to know that the promotion campaign for our new product is very successful . We just made a record sale this season .
That is very encouraging news . I heard that the marketing department has done a three months research , they sent the feedback information to the research and development center by the end of every month . That is to say , the R & D center redesigned the product twice before it was launched into the market .
It is not an easy job . How do you like the advertisement for the new product ?
That is the best one I have seen . I am sure our target customers , young people will love it .
Hi , I need to copy something right now .
Our computer lab on the first floor has a copy machine , sir .
Great ! How much per copy ?
Sir , one copy is ten cents .
Okay , I'll be down there shortly .
Hi , Ellen . That outfit looks terrific !
Thanks , Jim . I didn ’ t think guys paid attention to stuff like that .
No , we just don ’ t usually admit it !
This Olympic park is so big !
Yes . Now we are in the Olympic stadium , the center of this park .
Splendid ! When is it gonna be finished ?
The whole stadium is to be finished this June .
How many seats are there in the stand ?
Oh , there are 5000 seats in total .
I didn ’ t know it would be so big !
It is ! Look there , those are the tracks . And the jumping pit is over there .
Ah ... I see . Hey , look the sign here , No climbing .
It's located in the suburbs ? Well even though that sounds like a steal , I really want something downtown .
OK . Well the problem is that the apartments in the heart of the city are usually more expensive .
I know , that's my problem . What do you think I should do ?
Well , maybe you could get a two-bedroom apartment downtown and share the rent with a roommate .
So , Monica , how do you like your new office ?
Well , I love it . The room is spacious and clean with big windows and a lot of sunshine . There are plants along the corridor . Especially , I got my own desk with computer and telephone . Such a great place !
That ’ s very good . I once turn down a job offer just because the office is awful .
What was so bad about it ?
Small rooms , small window , a small desk shared by three people . I would have been interrupted all the time and for sure not be able to deliver good work .
Sounds bad ! Lucky you ! You didn ’ t take that job . I think a good office environment is also important to work efficiently .
Now , if I look here I see that you completed a BA in English ?
Yes , that ’ s right . After graduating from high school in New York I attended York University in the UK . My major was English , and my minor was business studies . I completed my BA in 2004 .
Yes , I ’ m pleased to see that you also got a distinction .
Yes that ’ s right . I ’ Ve always enjoyed studying . My friends say I ’ m a bit of a bookworm , but my father always pushed us to succeed academically .
Well , it looks like his encouragement paid off Rebecca . So how about extracurricular activities at University ?
Well I ’ Ve always been keen on writing , so I became the editor for the University student magazine , which I really loved . Also I volunteered for a group called Shelter , to help the homeless in York .
What did that involve ?
Providing warm meals and shelter , especially in the winter months . I found it really fulfilling to be part of that group .
I ’ m sure . Okay , now let ’ s move on to your work experience , shall we ?
Could you change these for me , please ?
What would you like ?
Twenties and some smaller bills , please .
Anything else ?
Now , what seems to be the trouble ?
It's nothing serious . But I always have a headache , and I haven't slept properly for several weeks . I've also lost appetite and my eyes are burning .
Mm , you do look rather pale . Let me take your temperature . Would you put the thermometer under your arm , please ? Now , let me listen to your pulse . Mm , do you feel weak ?
Yes , I never seem to have any energy .
I'll give you a blood test . Would you roll up your sleeve ? Just as I thought . You're anemic . You'd better pay more attention to your diet . Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables and food high in protein . And don't stay up late working . Try to get more rest .
Excuse me , I would like to know something about this campus . Right now it seems very big and confusing ! I have no idea where I am going or what I am doing .
Do you have a map of the campus ?
Yes , I have , but it doesn ’ t help me very much . I ’ m not very good at reading maps .
Do you know where your classes are ?
More or less . I go to three different buildings , and always get there late . I feel so hopeless . I don ’ t know why I am late all the time . No one else seems to be .
Good morning , I would like to reserve a berth .
Which train do you like ?
T112 to Washington please .
May I have your name ?
Will you be voting ?
I can ’ t wait to vote .
Who are you voting for ?
The person I ’ m voting for is the best .
What do you like about him ?
He is very intelligent .
You think so ?
That ’ s right . Plus , I agree with his policies .
I ’ m glad to hear that you are so excited .
I ’ m voting for the next President .
I ’ m sure he will be .
Good morning . May I help you ?
Yes , I'd like to check out now . My name's Adams , room 312 . Here's the key .
One moment , please , sir . ... Here's your bill . Would you like to check and see if the amount is correct ?
What's the 14 pounds for ?
That's for the phone calls you made from your room .
Can I pay with traveller's cheques ?
Certainly . May I have your passport , please ?
Here you are .
Could you sign each cheque here for me ?
Sure .
Here are your receipt and your change , sir . Thank you .
What type of people do you work with most effectively ?
I tend to work well with people who are confident and straightforward.It ' s more difficult for me to be around timid people , because I move quickly and I am decisive .
What things impress you in your colleagues ?
I admire and work best with people who are of good character and integrity . I also think confidence and enthusiasm is positive in any business environment .
What are some of the things your supervisor did that you disliked ?
The only thing I really don't like is to get feedback in front of others . I want to hear good and bad feedback in private , so that I have time to think and react to the issue without other distractions . I believe that's the fair way to improve learning or to change future behavior .
How do you organize and plan for major projects ?
I love to brainstorm a best , worst , and most likely scenario.Then , I set a timetable that's realistic.What I usually find is that some combination of my schedule easily as these things unfold because I've already visualized what could happen and how I'd react .
Describe an experience when you had to work under great pressure .
I had to complete an end of quarter report once while I was on the road for two consecutive weeks.The amount of telephoning back and forth was incredible , because I could't bring my office files with me.Luckily I had a great secretary and a logical filling system , so we located everything we needed .
How do you manage your time in a typical day ?
I've always given priority to work with established clients , because they offer a better risk / return value.The last thing I do is general correspondence , especially internal correspondence , which I take care of at the end of the day or week .
Describe a time when you acted on someone's suggestion .
Did you get Bean's ten different good luck forwards , like that one from the Dalai Lama ?
Yeah , I deleted all that superstitious crap . What a waste of bandwidth !
I figured I might as well send one or two of them out . Maybe my luck will get better .
Do you really think the Dalai Lama sent that ? I'm tired of all these forwards .
I am sorry to have kept all of you waiting . I was delayed by something urgent .
You are not late , Mr . Thomas . There're still 15 minutes to go . Mr . White has just called you .
What did he say ?
He said there was a traffic jam , but he is coming .
Want to send out for some Chinese ?
Some what ?
Some Chinese food . I'm hungry , and there's a take-out restaurant near here . We can have them deliver and then watch the news on TV while we eat .
No , I'd rather go out . The Chinese food here is rather different from what I had at home . Maybe we can try some other food today ... What about that all-you-can-eat place we passed the other day , the one over in the shopping center ?
Okay . I could go for that . It's called Al's Steakhouse . They also have great fried fish , and I love their salad bar . You can go back to refill your plate as often as you like .
Is that the place that serves such large portions of meat ?
Yes , their steaks are enormous . Sometimes I can't finish what I've ordered .
What if that happens to me ? I hate to let food go to waste .
Do you get the news that our company is trying to find out new tactics to test us ?
I know something about it . Our company often organizes all kinds of lectures to improve our professional skills .
It takes most of our weekends to listen to these boring lectures , so I can not bear it anymore . It is said that they think out some tests to check our management skills .
Is that true ?
Definitely !
Hello sir , how may I help you ?
I would like to buy some flowers , please . Something really nice .
I see , may I ask what the occasion is ?
It ’ s not really an occasion , it ’ s more like I ’ m sorry .
Very well.This arrangement here is very popular among regretful husbands and boyfriends . It has a dozen long stem red roses with a couple of sunflowers and a single orchid that stands out . It includes a small teddy bear to achieve the effect of immediate forgiveness .
I think I ’ m gonna need more than just a dozen red roses and a bear . What else do you recommend ?
Mmm , well this is our I ’ m sorry I cheated on you package . Two dozen red roses lined with tulips , carnations and lilies . The fragrance and beauty of this flower arrangement is sure to make her forgive you .
I don ’ t think that ’ s gonna cut it . I need something bigger and better !
I ’ m sorry sir but , what exactly did you do ?
Well , I may have accidentally insinuated that she is getting chubbier .
I have to get to Chicago by tomorrow and you're telling me that there are no flights ?
I'm very sorry , sir . I could put you on a waiting list , but you would be wise to check out other means of travel .
You mean like a bus ? Have you ever traveled for ten hours on a bus before ?
I have not sir . But I do have a number for a very comfortable bus that goes to Chicago every hour from here .
Alright , give me the number . But put me on that waiting list as well .
Here is the number , and your name is on the waiting list .
How many people are on the waiting list right now ?
How do you think they could be ended ?
I don't think that there is any easy way . The United Nations could send peacekeepers into the country . At least then the warring parties could be forced to negotiate .
So , if the cause is poverty , there should be a program to make the country richer.If the problem is resources , share them .
It sounds easy when you say it like that . In reality , it's harder to make peace between countries .
You still have not given me those files I ’ Ve asked you for .
I ’ m sorry , Mr . Myers . I ’ Ve just been so busy today .
I really don ’ t want to hear your excuses , Janet . We ’ re running a busy office here . You ’ re going to have to keep up .
What sort of job would you like to take ?
I prefer a sedentary job and I used to work as an operator .
We need an operator now .
I wish the politicians would quit digging up dirt about each other's past .
I know . It really makes a mess of the whole election process .
And it takes up all the news .
The problem is that there always a large number of people who eat that kind of stuff up .
It's so small . The fact that there is public interest , doesn't say much for us as the public .
Have you ever listened to AM radio ? It's quite a different experience than the traditional news stations on TV and FM radio .
I don't remember the last time I listened to AM radio .
Hello , Miss Wu , This is Dan Robson calling from OTC limited . I'd like to check my last order . When exactly was it sent out ?
I can check that for you right now . Would you mind holding ?
Sure . No problem .
Mr . Robson , I'm sorry . Our computer system is down . Could I call you back later ?
Sure . Do you have my number ?
Yes , I have it right here . I'm so sorry about this .
What are you typing there ?
I'm working on my resume .
Really ? Did you find any information about a new job ?
Yeah , I just got some good information off the internet .
Great ! Do you think you have a chance at getting the job ?
I didn ’ t just find out about one job . There were several ones that looked good .
Maybe I should try looking on the web for work .
Sure you have to be patient . But I think it ’ s much less trouble to sit in front of a computer than to go door to door or to make a lot of phone calls .
But there must be so many people who also see the advertisement for that job on the net . You might have no chance .
Would you please show me the necklace in the window ?
Is this the one you want ?
No , the one next to it .
Here you are .
Thanks . What kind of stone is this ?
It's a ruby . It is from South Africa . Would you like to try it on ?
Yes , please . How much is it ?
It costs $ 200 .
Happy birthday , Jim !
Thank you , Lisa .
Here is a present for you . I hope you like it .
Oh , great ! I love it ! You know I've been expecting this for a long time .
I'm very glad to hear that .
What's wrong with you ? You look pale .
I'm not sure , I feel hot and cold .
When did the trouble start ?
I was sick most of the night .
It sounds like you are coming down with the flu . Let me take your temperature .
Have I got a high fever ?
Yes , thirty-eight point seven . Do you have a headache , chest or throat pain ?
Yes , I have .
Now , let me have a look at you . I'd like to listen to your chest . Now breathe in , a deep breath , that's it Cough , now again . I want to examine your throat , too . Open wide , say ' Ah - - '
Aaaaahh , aaaaahh .
Yes , it does look a bit sore . Let's take an X-ray of your chest and give you a few tests .
All right , thanks .
The tests showed nothing wrong . A slight viral infection .
What shall I do today ?
I have to check out today . I'd like my bill ready by 10 this morning .
You can be sure of that , sir .
I called HP about my computer .
What did they say ?
They said I need a new hard drive .
That's too bad . How much is a new one ?
It's not too much , only about $ 85 .
Plus installation ?
No , my hard drive is easy to remove and replace .
Really ?
Yes , it's just a couple of screws .
That's nice .
It's a lot better than paying someone $ 60 .
Gosh , it's 7:30 , I'll miss the first class .
Don't get up so late next time . You should have gone to bed earlier last night .
Is there anything wrong ?
I ’ m worried about my daughter . She can ’ t decide about college .
Don ’ t worry . That ’ s just a part of being a teenager .
I don ’ t mind that . But she disagrees with me about everything .
You should encourage her to make up her mind by herself . You shouldn ’ t affect her decision .
But I just want to give her some tips .
Oh , she can make her own decisions .
I guess you are right .
Believe me . Everything will be ok .
It's beautiful here .
Yes . I feel refreshed .
How long will we dock ?
In half an hour . The surface of the lake is calm .
that was a really good meal , Gordon .
It sure was . I couldn't eat another bite .
well , it is getting pretty late . I think we should go home .
you're right . I have to get up early to go to work tomorrow .
let's see how much the bill is .
don't worry about it . Tonight is my treat .
what are you talking about ? We'll split the bill .
no , I insist . I kept telling you that I would treat you to dinner but I still haven't .
no way , Gordon . I know that you are a little short on cash at the moment . There's no need for you to pay for the whole bill .
alright , if that's the way you are going to be , we'll split the bill .
that's better . This way we will both have money to take a cab home , otherwise , you would probably have to walk .
just promise you will let me treat you to dinner next week , ok ?
you've got a deal .
great . Bye .
I hear you are planning to travel abroad .
Yes . I'm going to the Untied States for travel . What places do you recommend ?
In my opinion , there are several places you mustn't miss , like Washington D . C , Las Vegas , New York and Los Angeles .
Someone suggests that I should go to Seattle and Hawaii .
Yes , you may consider those two places also . Seattle , for example , is worth visiting and there's a very famous museum called Museum of Flight .
This looks like a very nice house .
You know , I fell in love with this house the first moment I laid eyes on it .
The style of the exterior is just what I ’ Ve been looking for !
The exterior is only half of the story . The interior is incredible .
This home is gorgeous on the inside !
Everything that you see on the walls , floors , and windows is brand new .
The wall colors totally suit the style of this house .
Straight ahead is the gourmet kitchen .
I love the bamboo flooring and granite countertops .
The master suite is the best . Let ’ s go look at that next .
There is plenty of room for our king-sized bed , and I love the light in this room .
Room service.What can I do for you ?
l am afraid there isn't any fancy soap in my room .
Sorry sir , we will bring you one.Anything else ?
Good afternoon.British Airline.Is there any thing I can do for you ?
Can I make a reservation for flight FW58 to San Marino ?
Sure . When do you want to take the plane ?
Next Monday .
Will that be first class or economy seat ?
What's the fare for a first class seat ?
$ 200 .
Hello , Sir . So , you are back ?
Yes , hello again . I would like to know the exact difference between Dividend Deposit and Dividend Participated Deposit .
That's pretty easy to explain . With the Deposit , the interest is fixed , but the Dividend of each policy will be transferred automatically into your bank account by the end of each year . The longer the term , the higher the Dividend you earn . This is because it is calculated at the Compound Interest Rate .
And I can purchase that here ?
Are there any beds vacant ?
Yes , what kind of room do you want ?
I prefer one facing the sea . Besides , it should have a shower .
Sorry , right now we can only have you a room without shower .
Welcome to the company . We are conducting a survey of new employees to find out what influenced them to choose our company .
That's easy . It was your office ergonomics that decided me .
You're kidding ! Something as simple as that ?
Yes . It is very important to me . My mother worked in offices for twenty years , and she finally had carpal tunnel syndrome . I have been reading about repetitive stress injuries , and I know that t
Yes , there has been a lot of research into RSI's . Something so simple as proper chair height can prevent injuries . Tell me , did anything else influence your decision ?
Yes , I noticed that you have professional training and team-building days . I like the idea of working for a company that invests in its staff .
Good afternoon . I've brought the extra blanket you asked for .
Oh , thank you .
Is there anything I can do for you now ?
Yes . I'm rather tired and want to go to bed early . Please make the bed .
Lin's office supplies . How may I direct your call ?
Marry Lin please .
Sure , just a moment . ... I'm sorry no one answer the phone .
All right , could I leave a message ?
Certainly !
Excuse me . Where is the way out ?
Well , that's what I'm looking for myself .
It's very confusing in here , isn't it ?
Absolutely . Oh , do you see a sign there ?
It should be the way out .
Excuse me , I ordered the well-done steak , but this one is so tough .
Well , sir , I think I have made a mistake . I will take it back to the kitchen right now .
I think you should be more careful next time .
Allan , I am really disappointed by your lack of effort on this project .
Look , Sally . I ’ Ve put just as much work into this as anybody else .
No , I ’ m sorry . I disagree . I don ’ t think you ’ Ve been working at full speed at all .
Hi Joe , how are you doing today ?
Things are going good today . How have you been doing , Mary ?
Things are going well for me , Joe .
Want to go see a movie tonight ?
My parents are taking me to dinner tonight .
Could you go with me to the movies on Friday night , instead ?
What movie did you want to see ?
There is a new horror flick about a rapist serial killer .
I was thinking that I would like to see “ The Secret Life of Bees . ”
How's the bride-to-be ?
Tired and stressed . This wedding is giving me a headache .
Just relax . With me as your maid of honor , everything will be fine !
I'm worried that everything will be chaotic !
Hey ! I'm the tour guide . I'll take care of the Taiwanese guests .
You're going to have to tell them what to do in church , what everything means ...
Jim ? Jim ? ... What are you doing in the kitchen ?
Nothing , Mummy . I was hungry so I came here for some milk .
Milk ? I thought you didn't like milk .
I don't , but I couldn't find anything to eat in the refrigerator .
Nonsense . There's lots of food in the refrigerator ... What's behind your back ?
Nothing .
What are you hiding behind your back ? Let me see .
Promise that you won't get angry .
OK , I promise . What is it ?
It's a kitty .
Oh , Jim . I told you . No pets . It'll make a mess of this house .
Please , Mummy . Everybody else in my class keeps a pet . Please , I'll take care of it . It's a good kitty . It'll not bring you any trouble .
No way . It might belong to somebody else . You can't keep it here .
Please , Mummy . I found it this afternoon by the garbage bin . It was starving and looking for something to eat . Please ! You see , it's so cute and tame .
All right . But you have to clean up everything it messes up .
I was wondering if you could help me with something .
Sure , anything you say .
Actually , it ’ s a little bit silly .
Don ’ t worry about it , just ask .
What words do I need to know to buy a pair of shoes ?
You need to know the type of shoes you want .
Don ’ t worry about that . I can point it out in the store .
The shoes can be comfortable or not comfortable , too wide , too narrow , or just right ; and long or short . In girls shoes , the heel can be high or low .
Excuse me . How long has it been since the business was founded ?
It has been 12 years since it was founded in 1998 .
So , it has a history for more than a decade ?
What can I do for you , Madam ?
Can you help me with Comprehensive Credit Granting ?
Certainly , Madam . What would you like to know ?
Well , everything really .
Let's do something outdoors today .
All right . But I don't want to play tennis . We played tennis last weekend .
Okay . what do you want to do ?
I want to go jogging .
Good afternoon . I come here specially to pick up my tickets . I booked it last month.This is my reservation note .
I am terribly sorry . You didn't come to reconfirm recently.You should have come to pick up your ticket three days ago since it's an international flight , any reservation without reconfirmation within 72 hours will be cancelled .
The last thing to be ignored at a Chinese dinner table is to keep modest .
Does that suggest diners avoid speaking much ? The same is true in the West .
No , absolutely not ! On the contrary , you'll be considered a well-connected , sociable man , if you keep involved in the conversation all the time . But always pay attention to what you say . If the table has a senior guest , say something as upbeat and cheerful as possible . Or maybe , you may give the floor to him and keep listening as if very interested .
You mean , keeping a low profile in the presence of the old ? That goes in like with Confucius ' preachings , right ?
Correct . Show respect for the older people . Conventionally , before the meal starts , the younger members are supposed to address each one of the elderly members of the table one by one . Others are kept in waiting until the most venerable guest proclaim the beginning of the meal and takes the first bite . Toasts also go to these men first before people can toast to each other .
Any other rules to observe in order to keep modest ?
Yes , plenty of them . Don't eat fast ! People usually keep their dining pace accorded with others . And all the dishes should not be eaten up completely .
Is it because that would give the host the impression that the food was insufficient ?
Our toner cartridges are already out of ink ... Could you make an order for a new set ?
We will need new cartridges for all of the office printers ? That will be a large order , probably about two or three cases . The office supply store we usually go through might not have that many in stock .
You can double check with the housekeeping department , but I am pretty sure all of the machines will need new cartridges . Last time when we made our order to the supplier , the quantity was also especially high . They are used to receiving such bulk orders from us . As long as we give them a heads up a couple days in advance , they can usually fill the order .
OK , I will make a few calls and run our order by housekeeping first to make sure . Is there anything else we need to order while I am at it ?
I think the only thing is toner . Try to see if they can deliver it before the end of business day tomorrow . We should really try to do better about waiting until the last minute to fill orders that are usually made on a monthly basis . Anyhow , see what you can do to expedite the order this time .
I want a pair of sports shoes , Adidas .
What size do you want ?
I wear size 40 .
How about this one ? It's the latest design .
May I help you ?
I'm looking for a pair of shoes .
What size do you wear ? These shoes are on sale .
I wear size 36.This pair looks nice.Can I try them on ?
Of course , yes.They look nice.And they're not expensive .
How much are they ?
They are $ 168 .
A friend of mine has been taking an online career planning course these days . He told me the other day he has learned a lot from it . He recommended me to subscribe to it . What do you say ?
I think it is good if we know enough about career planning . We will make wiser choices . What else did he tell you about it ?
Well , just something in general , like several key steps in planning career and how to set specific and tenable goals .
Sounds practical ! To be honest , sometimes I feel puzzled about my future career . I am not sure if this job suits me the best though I work very hard on it and enjoy being a hard worker . I have always wanted to try something else and learn some new skills .
Making a decision to start over is not an easy thing to do . It seems that you need this course more than I do . I love my current job . If I take this course , I hope to learn some tricks to get myself more organized at work . If they can give suggestions about how to boost work relationships , that will be great . I need these to improve my current work performance .
Who's it knocking at the door ?
I think it's the postman.Will you go and open the door ?
Good evening . Welcome to Cherry's . Do you have a reservation ?
No , we don't .
How many of you , please ?
Six , including two kids .
Hi , I think I was supposed to call for my test results today .
If you go onto our website and put in your password , you can access your test results .
Are you saying that there weren ’ t any problems ?
I will always have you come in for a discussion if there is a major problem .
Will I be able to read the results on the website and understand them ?
Yes , if you go there , you can see what each test is about .
How will I know what the numbers mean ?
You can see your results and how they compare to the normal range .
How can I see test results from tests I have taken before ?
This is our rock-bottom price , Mr . Lee .
If that's the case . there's not much point in further discussion . We might as well call the whole deal off .
What I mean is that we'll never be able to come down to your price . The gap is too great .
I think it unwise for either of us to be inflexible . How about meeting each other halfway ?
What's your proposal ?
Your unit price is 100 dollars higher than we want . Well , I suggest we meet each other halfway .
Do you mean a further reduction of 50 dollars in our price ? That's impossible !
What would you suggest ?
The best we can do is another 30 dollars off . That's definitely the lowest we can go .
That still leaves a gap of 20 dollars . Let's meet each other half-away again and split the difference ; I think this is a price we can both be satisfied with .
Hello .
Good morning , Ruth . Did I wake you up ?
No , I was just about to get up . What's up , Carl ?
Listen , I am calling to confirm what you said yesterday . Are we supposed to meet at the Chinatown terminal of the Avenue B bus or D bus ?
B as in boy . You should get off at the last stop in Chinatown .
Oh , you mean Canal Street ?
That's the wrong direction . Canal Street is on the other side of Chinatown .
Oh , I get it . When did we decide to meet ?
At 10,45 . Is Ann coming along ?
I cannot get hold of her yet .
See you around , Carl .
Has your company been affected much by government legislation ?
Yes , we have . We've had to clean up our production process a lot to meet tough government standards .
What about your use of raw materials ?
Well , we've had to cut down the amount of solvents we use and we ’ re not allowed to use lead in our products any more .
What happens if you exceed the limits ?
Have you got any better ?
That's the best there is .
Okay , I'll take one .
Good morning , sir . Sorry to disturb you . May I make up the room now ?
Yes , please . We're on our way out , so we put the ' make up ' sign on . Could you bring us some towels and hangers ?
What are the factors that have great impact on the perspective of this corporation ?
External factors . I think the main external factors are political , economic , social and technological factors .
What are the internal factors that influence the company ?
I don ’ t want you to be worried , but our son has some bad habits now . He says painful words everyday .
What words ? Can you tell me ?
He says kick mommy , beat mommy , don ’ t want mommy , very quickly if I do something that he doesn ’ t like . You know , if I wash his face or change his clothes , things like that .
Honey , I don ’ t know what to tell you . Of course Tony is a young child . But do not underestimate his ability to learn and reason .
Yes , but sometimes he is just not reasonable .
I suggest you treat him with patience , affection , and respect . If he needs to do something , like go to bed , or be washed , etc . , please guide or help him to get it done , but lead him with gentleness .
It ’ s easy to say , but I will try .
Motivate Tony to cooperate by rewarding his good behavior . Do not emphasize punishment for bad moods , etc . Do not threaten him with punishment if he resists the actions you desire .
How can I help you ?
Yes , I am James Mason from Anderson and Associates . I would like to see Mr . Smith .
Do you have an appointment ?
Yes , he knows I'm coming . Our meeting is set for 2 o'clock .
I wonder if Mr . Smith forgot your meeting . I am afraid he left this office this morning and is not expected back until after 4 pm . Let me find out if he made arrangements for someone else to meet with you in his place . Will you please have a seat ?
Sure .
Yes , Mr . Mason , I just checked with our office manager , Ms . Terry , she said Mr . Smith briefed her on your project . She is just finishing up a meeting now . She could be with your shortly . Would you like me to show you around while you are waiting ?
That would be very nice . Thank you .
did you watch the Oscars on Sunday night ?
no , but I heard about that Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt didn't attend .
yes , that was surprising . I heard that they got into a fight and then decided not to go .
they must be the most famous celebrity couple in Hollywood .
they're also one of the richest couples . They have so many money and they can buy almost anything they want .
I also heard that Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes made an appearance at the Oscars .
did either one of them win an Oscar this year ?
I think Tom might have been nominated for one of his films , but I don't think he won anything .
Tom Cruise may be handsome , but I think he's a bit crazy , don't you ?
yes , his marriage to Katie is actually quite scandalous .
I still think that they only got married to get more publicity for their movies and themselves .
people in show biz can have such an easy life ; I don't know why they have to make it so complicated .
I would never want to be a celebrity because the paparazzi would also be after you .
that's true . I guess it would be difficult to have people taking pictures of you everywhere you go .
thank goodness we're not rich and famous !
Next , please .
Could I purchase Euro with RIB here ? I have to stay here for months .
Yes , the rate for cash purchases is listed on the electronica screen , so you have seen the rate of exchange .
Yes , I have known of it .
How much do you like to exchange ?
20,000 RIB .
In what denominations ?
It doesn't matter , but leave me some small changes , that will be convenient in daily life .
Right , I will exchange for you now . Please sign the exchange form giving the name and telephone .
Well , could you change them too ? The dollars , I want to change them into Swiss francs .
OK , wait for a moment . Well , I am sorry , but we are not authorized to exchange coins because it is low and we do not have enough foreign coins . In this case , you'd better change 2,000 $ to Swiss francs .
It doesn't matter .
Please sign the memo on the bottom and keep your money and memo .
Why are you holding me in this jail cell ?
I have to go up to London for a couple of days next week . Would you like to come ?
That would be nice . How are you getting there ?
Well , I prefer to go on the train , but I suppose you want me to take the car .
Oh , I much prefer to go by car , then we don't need to get to the station with our luggage and ...
And I've got to drive . You know I'm not fond of that . I found it much more relaxing to sit in the train .
Which is more expensive ?
But very much quicker . But I know we'll never agree on this subject . You prefer the car . I prefer the train .
I want to take a look at that home with the Open House flags out front .
What a wonderful neighborhood ! Can you find that house on our Open House list ?
Yes , that is one of the houses that we have on our list .
They always make the front yards look so great for Open Houses . Let ’ s see what the inside looks like .
I am going to go sign my name in the registry to let the listing agent know that we were here .
Signing the registry is a good idea . I think I want to see the kitchen next .
I really appreciate that the listing agent provided water on such a hot day .
I need to pick up a flyer with the information about the house on it .
Is the current asking price listed on the flyer ?
Hello . This is Mrs . Wilson . I'd like to buy a new car . Could you offer me a new type of the car , please ?
Oh , Madam , buy what ?
A new car . And I've got a small family , two children , and I haven't got a lot of money and ...
Oh , oh , Madam , Madam , I'm afraid you have the wrong number .
Isn't this the car store ?
No . It's Mike's Sporting Goods .
Oh , sorry . Do you know the number for a car store , then ?
No . I don't . I suggest you look in the phone book .
I'm sorry to have bothered you .
How about going to the cinema tonight ?
That's great . What's on tonight ?
I am not sure about the name of the film , but I know it's a romantic one .
Romantic ? I am afraid I like thrillers better .
Don't you think it's too bloody ?
Hello , I scheduled an appointment with Dr . Smith , and I can ’ t make it on that day .
What day was your appointment on ?
My appointment was on Monday .
What time had you chosen ?
It was for 10
I am looking at your appointment right now . What day would you prefer ?
I would prefer next Thursday .
What time would be best for you ?
I want to come in at 2
Office Supplies , Inc . Robert speaking , may I help you ?
Hi , Robert . This is Janet Reese calling from American Advertising . We placed an order with you about a week ago .
Yes , Ms . Reese . I remember , you spoke with me . Is there a problem ?
Ms Anderson , my name is Mike . I am Division Chief of ABC Company . Welcome to Toronto .
Thank you . It's a pleasure to meet you .
A pleasure meeting you as well , the flowers are for you .
I am really interested in buying this television .
That's so great !
How much are you selling it for ?
This t . v is only $ 2500 .
You can't be serious .
That's how much this t . v costs .
That's too expensive for me .
This television is of very high quality .
You can't go down on the price .
By how much ?
I'll buy it for $ 2000 .
Did you pack this bag yourself ? Has it been out of your possession at any time before checking-in ?
Yes , I packed it myself , and it hasn ’ t been out of my possession .
Are you bringing in any plants or animal products ?
No .
Our sniffer dog seems to disagree . Do you mind if we look in your suitcase ?
Not at all . Go right ahead .
What ’ s this sir ?
It ’ s traditional Chinese Medicine . I mix it with hot water like tea . Sorry . I forgot about it .
What are these red things sir ?
Oh no ! I forgot about those too ! Those are Chinese sausages for my Aunt Lily .
Hello.Is Bob there , please ?
Hold on a second please . I'm sorry . He has gone out .
Oh.This is Paul.When will he be back ?
He will be back at about seven o'clock .
Can I leave a message please ?
Yes , certainly .
Please tell him I'll call him at the office tomorrow afternoon .
All right . I'll tell him when he comes back .
Hey , son , are you insured ?
Not yet , but I'm thinking of it . Have you bought one , Dad ?
I took out a life insurance policy and made your mother the beneficiary .
Can you tell me why you want to buy it ?
I am a fireman and it is a dangerous job . I have to consider your mother's life .
Oh , I see . Do you advise me to buy one ?
You have children now . What if something , God forbid , happens to you ?
That's true . Well , how much do you think I should get ?
Excuse me , Mr . Emory ? Mr . Macmillan , would like to know if you have the completed schedule for next week ?
Yes , I do , Susan . Just a moment . Here it is .
Thank you , sir . Sorry to trouble you .
Where are you going , Jane ?
I'm going to the hospital to see Susan .
I saw her yesterday.She was a little better .
Must I catch a number 7 bus to get there ?
No , you needn't . A number 13 bus will also take you to the hospital .
Number 13 buses run much more frequently , don't they ?
Yes . I caught a number 7 bus yesterday , and they said I had taken a wrong bus .
Thank you , Henry . I'll get a number 13 .
Good morning , Passport , please .
Here you are .
Ah , thank you.Please bring your luggage here for inspection .
Ok.But is there anything wrong ?
It's just a regular inspection . Do you have anything to declare ?
I've got 6 packets of cigarettes and 2 bottles of champagne.Besides , I have two cameras , one is for my own use , and the other is a gift .
Well , the cigarettes and the champagne are not in excess of the duty-free allowance . But according to our law , each passenger is allowed only one camera duty-free.You ' ll have to pay duty for the other one .
Ok . Where shall I pay duty for it ?
Please wait a minute . I'll make out the duty memo ... Here you are.Take this and pay to the woman over there .
I've paid for it . Here's the receipt .
Very well . I hope you ' ll enjoy your stay in America .
Hello , Nancy , nice to see you .
Nice to see you , too . I heard you are a staff of Nokia company .
Yes , I ’ m satisfied with this job .
Congratulations . What did you do during the interview ?
Pay more attention to the external expressions , because they are important for the first impression . Good manner and style of conversation can let other feel your good self-cultivation . Good gestures and mien can let other feel very comfortable .
How can I have the good external expressions ?
Stupid girl , making me spend so much money , now I have to get it from the ATM ...
Hello , welcome to Universal Bank . Please insert your card into the slot .
I know where to put my card ! Stupid machine , talking to me like I ’ m an idiot ...
Please input your 6 digit PIN code followed by the pound key . Thank you . Please select an option.Thank you . You have selected withdrawal .
Yeah , yeah , I know what I selected . Just gimme my money !
Please type the amount you would like to withdraw . Thank you , you want to transfer 10000 USD to the World Wildlife Foundation . If this is correct please press 1 .
No , no ! Stupid machine , what are you doing ! No !
Confirmed . Thank you for using our bank ! Please remove your card from the slot . Goodbye !
No , no way ! What happened ? Give me my money !
Joe , how are you doing ?
I am great ! How about you , Mary ? How are you ?
I am doing great ! Thank you for asking , Joe .
I was wondering if you want to go see a movie with me tonight ?
I need to stay home tonight and finish my term paper .
OK . What about going to the movies on Friday night ?
What were you planning on seeing ?
I was thinking about seeing that one about the rapist serial killer .
How about “ The Secret Life of Bees ” ?
What do you think we need to do to get our new branch office running well ?
First , I'd make sure that we have a good , local , corporate lawyer . He or she will know all the local laws and regulations .
That ’ s very important . A friend recommended a good law firm to me . We ’ ll need someone to hire staff .
I think that we should send one of our HR people to do that . I don ’ t think we should use an agency , because they won ’ t be familiar with the type of people we employ . Have we decide on the location of
Yes . We have . We chose the location in the northeast of the city , not too far from the airport and on the edge of the CBD .
Why didn ’ t we choose an office in the CBD ?
The offices there were too expensive . Have we negotiated any contracts yet ?
Yes . We ’ Ve signed two contracts with companies that we already do work for in other countries . We hope to sign another three this month .
When will the branch office open ?
Hopefully next month . Everything is a little rushed . We should be able to set up our branch office and expand our business quickly .
Has and advertising campaign been prepared ?
Yes , it has . We ’ re going to target the business community through business magazines .
Good afternoon . what can I do for you ?
I want to pick up my valuables .
May I have your key please ?
Sure . Here you are .
Here is your valuable . Is that right ?
did you know that abortion is still illegal in many states in the USA ?
why ? I thought Americans were supposed to be more open than that .
well , for many religious people , they believe that people who abort their babies are murderers .
do you think most people in America believe that abortion is wrong ?
no , I think it's mostly the older generation who are against abortions .
it's no wonder there are so many teenage pregnancies in America .
religious people blame it on pre-marital sex , not on abortion being illegal .
what do you think about abortion ?
I personally would never want to have one , but I think that since a pregnancy can affect a woman's entire life , she should have the right to decide for herself .
do you think the fathers should have some kind of say in the matter ?
I know this is going to sound sexist , but I don't think that men should have to give their approval to the mothers of their children .
why not ? It's their children , too .
that may be true , but when a woman gets pregnant , it changes her life completely . Men can still carry on with their lives after the birth exactly as they did beforehand .
Come to think of it , you should get out your English books and catch up on your reading assignments .
But I don't have any reading assignments .
Then review for your test . You'll do even better . And maybe reading will help you get to sleep .
Aw , Mom-you're such a drag .
I'm just calling to see if you have made any decision about the position .
Sorry , we haven't made the decision at all .
Do you have any idea when you might arrive at a decision ?
We will let you know probably next Monday . I hope to give you a positive reply .
How did you find your apartment ?
You can check on the bulletin boards at school for local housing .
What if I need a roommate ?
There are websites that can hook you up with a roommate .
How much do apartments cost around here ?
It depends on what you want . Do you want a one - or two-bedroom apartment ?
I just need a one-bedroom apartment .
That will probably cost you around twelve hundred dollars a month .
Would you come with me to look at apartments ?
Have you heard what happened ?
Heard what ?
Deborah already had her baby .
I didn't know that .
I thought you knew .
I honestly didn't know .
The baby was 8 pounds 6 ounces .
That's good to hear .
Will you go and visit them ?
Of course I will .
I just wanted to give you the good news .
How silly of you to jump out of the window !
But that was the first thing that came into my mind when I heard the shout earthquake !
Why not use staircases ? The terror was not so violent at that time .
That would be too late .
Maybe the situation is too urgent .
I need to stop eating such unhealthy foods .
I know what you mean . I've started eating better myself .
What foods do you eat now ?
I tend to stick to fruits , vegetables , and chicken .
Those are the only things you eat ?
That's basically what I eat .
Why aren't you eating anything else ?
Well , fruits and vegetables are very healthy .
And the chicken ?
It's really healthy to eat when you bake it .
Good morning ! I am a new comer in our office .
Good morning ! Welcome to our office !
Nice to meet you ! My name is Grace Williams .
Nice to meet you too ! I am Peter Smith .
Today is my first day at work !
Well , hope you will enjoy your first day ! Just ask me if you need any help .
Thank you . It's very kind of you .
Do you have experience in advertising ?
Yes , I used to have a part-time job in advertising company .
What were you mean duties there ?
I mostly did advertising planning .
What qualities do you think an advertising planner should have ?
I think an advertising planner should have active thoughts , creative talent , and be sensitive to the changes in the market .
What was the most important thing you have learned at work ?
The air conditioning is not working ! We need to call a handyman before we start to fry in here !
Dan is on top of that . I think they are also getting the handyman to fix the bathroom toilet that keeps clogging up .
That would be convenient . They might as well ask him to fix the electrical wiring . The circuit breakers keep going out all the time . It ’ s really annoying !
Yeah you are right . This office is falling apart ! Frank told me the other day that the gutters outside were clogged and that ’ s why the parking lot was flooded .
Do you have anything to do after this ?
No , I don't .
Shall we drop in somewhere for a couple of drinks ?
That sounds like a good idea .
I know a very interesting place .
Oh , hi , Jessica , are you going to see this movie too ?
I'd love to , the movies are smash hit .
Then let's go in .
I can't . I'm waiting for Paul , but he's late .
I'll say the movie's starting in the minute .
I know . I wonder what's keeping him .
Looks like he won't show up . He's done this before , hasn't he ?
Yeah , a number of times .
What's he trying to pull anyway .
I don't know . But this is definitely the last straw .
Maybe you should start seeing someone else .
I can't believe how hot it is .
It's not even noon yet .
That means it will get hotter .
I am dying from the heat .
Turn on the air conditioner .
It doesn't work .
What happened ?
I don't know .
Did you call the repairman ?
Of course .
When is he coming ?
Please help yourself to whatever you like , don't be shy .
Yes , thank you . I've already been helping myself .
This dish taste terrific . Would you like to try a little ? It is a little hot , but very good .
I like hot food , especially Sichuan cuisine .
Would you like another beer ?
I'll have another cup of beer insist . I know I don't like to drink alone , especially there are someone sitting there next to me .
Come on , it's the weekend . Let's taste and enjoy this meal . Cheers !
I have a complaint to make . The bill you sent me was incorrect . What's more , it isn't the first time
Well , I must apologize , madam . We have new computers here , you know .
Don't you think it's about time you got them working properly ?
What's the weather forecast for today ?
Cloudy in the morning , overcast in the afternoon .
Any rain ?
No , but I wouldn't be surprised if it rained tomorrow .
Oh , Linda , you must be so excited about going to study in America .
Oh , yes , I am . I have always wanted to go to the States . I love meeting new people . And making new friends .
Well , I'm sure you will .
Well , there's one thing .
What's the matter
What are the most popular sports in your country ?
Swimming in summer and skating in winter.What ' s your favorite sport ?
Jogging and bowling . Do you know how to practise Bungfu ?
No I don't But l do Taijiquan or Shadow boxing.People everywhere in China usually do Taijiquan early in the morning.It can help people keep fit.It has a history of over three hundred years .
Is it easy to learn ?
Yes . it is I can teach you if you like .
Thank you . I can teach you how to bowl .
When was America discovered , Tony ?
I'm not certain . Do you know ?
America was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492 .
In a way that's right . But the Vikings travelled there long beforeColumbus . And what about the Red Indians ?
All right . Ask me a question now .
Who invented the electric light bulb ?
That's easy . It was invented by Edison .
Correct . Now for a harder question . Who will be the first men on Mars ?
I can't answer that . But I think Mars will be visited by men before theed of this century .
Ask me a question now .
All right . What is the nearest planet to the sun ?
Check out these wheels !
You bought a compact car ?
No , I borrowed it .
Let me guess , from Sarah . It looks like something she would drive .
You guessed right . Besides , the color violet is a little girly for me .
We quarreled yesterday , and he picked up and left .
Terrible ! Does he want to divorce ?
I am not sure .
Whew ! I had to wait for almost an hour to get to the front of the line .
You have much patience .
Wow ! Your calligraphy is very beautiful . It was worth the wait !
Thank you . Today I'm writing a kind of poem called a Chinese couplet .
What does it say ?
This is an especially famous one . It says " May the passing days bring you health and longevity . May this season of renewal find you basked in riches . "
That's very nice . Is it for sale ?
No . I never sell my artwork .
Really ? Then what do you do with it ?
I give it away . Here , this one is for you .
Wow ! Really ? Are you sure ? Now I'll have a lucky year !
I often recalled the days when Tom and I were madly in love .
Very romantic ?
Yeah . He always tickled my finny bone with his college stories .
You married him for that reason ?
It seldom rains this summer .
Yeah , some places are very short of water .
Because of pollution and other things , our environment has become worse and worse .
You see , This time I traveled to the West . When I looked out of the windows of the rain , all the lands that I could see are as dry as a bone .
I'm looking forward to summer vacation .
My granny is such a kind-hearted person . She is willing to help .
She does have a heart of gold .
Look at this newspaper article about this famous local medium . It says that she is really gifted and so popular now , that she is booked solid with appointments for the next twelve months !
You don't really believe in all that hocus pocus mumbo jumbo , do you ?
Well , I have had many friends that went to a psychic and got their palms read and most of the things the psychic told her came true !
Of course it does ! They tell you general and obvious things like that you will be successful or have a big house . I think most of the times they are just scam artists .
Well , historically it is a practice that many cultures share . Reading the tarot cards , in the east they would even read tea leaves ! I even heard that there are people that make you smoke a cigar , and then read your ashes .
Can I help you , sir ?
Yes , I'd like a book about law .
Would you tell me the name of the book and the author ?
Uh , the Origin of Law . And it's written by Professor Felix of Harvard .
I'm sorry . It's out of stock now . Could you come by again next week ?
Next week ? It is too late . I need it urgently .
Well , then , is it convenient to leave your phone number so that I can inform you as soon as we restock it ?
No , thanks any way .
Bob !
Anne ! I haven't seen you for ages.How ' Ve you been ?
Fine , just fine.And you ?
Not bad.It really is great to see you again.Where have you been ?
I am so glad I caught you at home . I need your help !
What's up , Robert ?
Cafe au lait , cafe latte , cappuccino , cafe mocha ... I can't keep them all straight !
Slow down . What are you talking about ?
Hello , is this the ABC company ?
Yes , may I help you ?
We have just arrived from Tokyo only ... looking for a reserve car of your company . All of above , we cannot find it .
What is your reservation number ?
Our reservation number is J - 221 .
Let me see . Oh , yes , we have your reservation number .
You mean you haven ’ t arranged any car ?
I ’ m sorry to say no .
What kind of gas does this car take ?
I don't know . It's a rental .
I will give you premium unleaded . Alright ?
Sure , why not ?
That is the pump you are in front of .
Is it expensive ?
It is the most expensive .
Well , I don't want it then . Can I move to another pump ?
Yes , I can give you regular unleaded . But you have to back up the car a little .
Give me regular unleaded then . I will back up.Can you wash my windows for me ?
I'm sorry , sir . This is not a full service gas station . I will help you fill the gas , but we don't wash windows here .
Mary , it's good to see you !
Josh and I were just on our way back home from the beach and thought we'd drop by .
I am so glad that you decided to stop by !
Yes , it has been a long time since we have seen you .
Mary , can I get Josh or you something to drink ?
Oh no , thank you . We aren't all that thirsty .
How about a little snack then ?
No , thank you , we just ate lunch a little while ago .
Well then , how is your family ?
Everything is now . I'm kind of sick of it .
Each ring has 3 small diamonds inside the band .
Oooh ! One for each of the zeros in 2000 ! Wow !
Stop making fun of me .
So find a guy to marry and you can get one !
I don't need a guy to buy a wedding ring !
I went to the tutoring service centre on campus today . And I got a job .
Congratulation . What will you do ?
They got me a part-time tutoring job , teaching an Australian businessman Chinese .
That's wonderful . I want to get a part-time job too . Tell me what I should do .
It's very simple actually . You can go to the service centre and have your name and job interest resisted . They will give you a call if any job comes up .
Has Robert ever missed coming to one of our parties ?
Only once or twice at the most .
Do you know why ?
Wow ! What a beautiful scenic spot ! It's so open . And just breathe that fresh air , you can almost taste its freshness .
You can have a bird view of Guiling City from the top of the mountain .
Wonderful ! I'll often come here for mountain climbing .
You should . Many Guiliners , especially the old and the young , will climb mountains here in the morning .
No wonder people say
Quick ! Pass me your binoculars . Look at that bird ... I've never seen one of those before . It's indigenous to Guiling , and an endangered species too . This is lucky !
I didn't know you liked bird-watching .
Hide me , Yi-jun ! The kids all think I'm the real Easter bunny !
Aw , that's sweet ! I knew your costume would be a success .
It's a success all right . The kids keep trying to catch me .
Yeah , I saw that . I thought you were playing a game with them .
Some game ! You try being tackled by ten kids at once !
hi , Bob , I am so glad that you came .
of course I'd come . I couldn't think of a better chance to see all my old friends .
yeah . It's hard to believe that it's been ten years since graduation . It feels just yesterday we collected our diplomas .
how time flies . But hey , how are things going with you ?
oh , where to start ? There have been ups and downs . I'm still trying to find my place in this world . It's only recently that I've been able to start settling down . How about you ? You still with Jenn
yeah , Jenny and I got married right after graduation . It was tough the first years trying to make ends meet . I was supporting us both while she continued her studies . But now things are getting better
oh , that sounds wonderful . I have always known you two would make it . I hope I can keep in better contact with you guys . I don't want us to drift apart again .
definitely ! Actually , we just moved into a new place . There's a house-warming party this Saturday , if you are free ? I know Jenny would love to see you again and it should be a good party .
I guess I'm just a little nervous . I'm giving everything I have to invoking , and ...
and what if it doesn't work out , right ?
Exactly .
You need to quit thinking like a loser . invoking is going to kick butt . You know how I know ?
How ?
Because I won't let it fail .
Are you ready for the camping trip ?
All set . I've got my makeup , my Cds , and my portable TV set ...
Hello ! We're supposed to be getting back to nature .
Yeah , yeah . Anyway ... I'm packed . Are you ?
I've been packed for a week . All my stuff is in this backpack .
Let me see ... two books ... birdseed ?
That's trail mix !
It's getting late . I really have to go .
I hope we'll get together again soon .
I hope so . A good journey to you !
I ’ m fed up with marriage .
Why do you say so ? Everyone admires that you have a good wife .
Oh , no . When we were poor , we often tried our best to make ends meet . It was a hard time .
But now you are rich .
And we have some squabbles on some boring things .
How about you and Tom ? What time is your wedding ?
Don ’ t be kidding , OK ?
What ’ s the matter ? So angry . I ’ m just playing a joke with you .
Margaret , do you think I should enroll in the science course ?
Yes , I think so , If you want to graduated this year , you've got to take a science course .
Right , I figure since you are doing premedical , you know about the very courses .
Well , I have to take biology , chemistry , maps and physics.what you need is a good introductory course for non-science majors .
Yes , I really weak in maps , I did poorly in high school .
What are you listening to ? Is that Beethoven or Mozart ?
It's Beethoven . Do you like it ?
I think Beethoven's music is incredible . I've heard that listening to it can make you more intelligent , too . Do you believe that ?
I don't know about that , but I do think that it helps people relax .
What other kind of music do you listen to ?
Actually , I mostly just listen classical music . What about you ?
To be honest , I think classical music is too complicated for me .
What kind of music do you prefer then ?
I like pop music . Do you ?
Not really . I don't think pop music has much depth .
I see what you mean . I think that's way I like it so much .
How long have you been in to pop music , then ?
I've always been into it . Have you always liked classical music ?
Not really . When I was little , we didn't really listen to music at all .
So , how did you become interested in it ?
Well , when I was about 10 years old , I started playing the piano . I think that's how it all started .
Do you still play piano ?
Hi Paul . How are you , friend .
Not good . My cousin is driving me up the wall .
How so ?
He stays up untill all hours of the night , and he never lifts a finger to help .
Have you talk to him about it ?
Not yet , but I have to soon . He's eating me out of house and home . I caught him reading the fridge again last night
Ahahah , Maybe that will help you lose weight .
This is no laughing matter , Nick .
Sorry Paul . I couldn't help it . So why doesn't he give you a hand ?
He watch the tob too much . Now really I don't know . But I can't handle this much longer .
You're from New York , aren't you ?
Yes , that's right .
What do you suggest I should see in New York ?
Well , how about the Museum of Modern Art ?
No , I don't like museums . They're boring .
Why don't you go to see the Empire State Building ?
What's your favorite book ?
It's Gone With the Wind .
Why do you like it best ?
I enjoy the various characters and the plot .
Well . I like the Thom Birds best .
Is it very interesting ?
Sure . I like the writer's language , too .
If I have a chance , I'll enjoy the book .
Would you like to go to the bookshop with me ?
John , my father isn't there at all . Are you kidding ?
Cool , fellow , what's the date today , buddy ?
It's ... oh it's the 1st April , April Fool's Day .
I ’ m pretty sure that Jim will turn out to be a good lawyer .
How can you be so sure ?
Could you tell me if you have ever taken a class from Dr . Miller ?
Yes . Are you going to be taking a class from him ?
Yes , but I have never taken his class before .
He is very interesting and challenging . Is that what you are looking for ?
Yes , that's what I need .
He is really clear on what you need to learn to get a good grade . Are you willing to study hard ?
Yes , I guess so .
What I really liked about him is that he was an understanding and friendly teacher . Do you enjoy that in a teacher ?
Yes , I had a teacher like that before .
Did you know that he has 20 years teaching experience ?
No , I didn't , but that could be a good thing .
Honey , what's wrong with you ?
I'm not feeling well . I'm very nervous .
Take it easy . We are going to have our own baby . You should be happy .
Yeah , I know .
The doctors and the nurses will help you . And I will be waiting for you right here , praying for you and our baby .
The weather is terrible .
Yeah . It's been raining a lot these days .
I have been watching a lot of videos at home because of the constant rain .
Have you heard when it's supposed to get better ?
I saw the weather report , and it's going to rain for the next eight days .
That sucks so much . What are we going to do ?
I'm getting pretty bored . We should do something despite the rain .
I'm with you . What do you have in mind ?
I haven't been to the Mall in a long time . Let's go there .
That sounds good . They have a movie theatre there , so if we get bored , we can watch a movie .
Great . I'll stop by your place now .
Come in , come in , what can I do for you ?
Professor Donald , are you giving your advanced geology course again next semester ?
Yes , I am applying on it .
I wonder if I could enroll in it . I know it is a graduate course and I ' m a junior , but ...
Aren't you a bit young ? I have a lot of qualified seniors to take the course and they usually have a hard time keeping up .
I know , but geology of the American west is my major interest and I have done a large reading in the field .
Well , if you think you are ready , I'll let you enroll .
... so , I said , let ’ s take a break.And since that night , I ’ Ve been waiting for him to call , but I still haven ’ t heard from him . You don ’ t think he ’ s seeing someone else , do you ?
Come on , don ’ t be so dramatic ! I ’ m sure everything is going to work out just fine .
You think so ? Oh , no ! How can he do this to me ? I ’ m sure he ’ s cheating on me ! Why else wouldn ’ t he call ?
But , you two are on a break . Theoretically he can do whatever he likes .
He ’ s the love of my life ! I ’ Ve really messed this up .
Come on , hon . Pull yourself together . It ’ s going to be alright .
But I ... I still love him ! And it ’ s all my fault ! I can ’ t believe how immature and selfish I was being . I mean , he is a firefighter , it ’ s not like he can just leave someone in a burning building and meet me for dinner . I ’ Ve totally messed this up !
You know what , Veronica , I think you should make the first step . I ’ m sure he ’ ll forgive you ...
No , this is not gonna happen ! I ... I ’ Ve ruined everything ...
what's wrong , Jerry ? You look so upset .
to be honest , I was just dumped .
oh , I'm sorry to hear that . You can go on a holiday to cheer you up .
no , thanks . I'm not in the mood for traveling .
come on . A trip will do you good . Are you doing anything this weekend ?
I was planning on doing a lot of wallowing .
well , my friends and I are planning on going to Shangri-La on Saturday . Do you want to come with us ?
where is that ?
not very far from here . We'll fly . It's about one and a half hours .
what's there to see ?
there is a large canyon , vast grasslands , ancient forests and mountain lakes .
oh , sounds nice .
yes , the scenery there is breathtaking . I have some pictures at home . You can come over and take a look if you like .
Did you have any kind of punishment in your life and studies ?
Yes , just once .
What was the reason ?
Do you want to hang out tomorrow ?
Oh , I can't . I have a date !
Really ? Wow with who ?
This girl I've been chatting with for the past couple of months . She's really cool and she's driving over here this weekend .
Wait a minute , you mean you met her online ?
Yeah ! I signed up for a website called match @ . com and it is great ! You fill in all your details and preferences , like if you are a smoker or if you have any pets . Then you find people that have similar characteristics and you can email them or chat .
That is kind of weird ! What if she is a psycho or something like that ?
It's the same as meeting people anywhere and dating them ! I am just tired of going to bars or being set up for dates by my friends ! I think this is a really cool alternative , especially if you are a bit shy .
Well , I'm afraid I must be going now . I have no idea it was so late .
Stay for dinner with us .
I'm afraid I can't . I have a dinner party at seven tonight . You see , I am going to England the day after tomorrow .
Well , I won't keep you then . It was very nice of you to come to see me .
It has been a pleasure . Goodbye .
Honey , do you have a second ?
Sure ! Are you okay ? You seem a bit worried.What ’ s on your mind ?
We need to talk .
Okay ...
I ’ Ve been thinking , and well , I think we need to start seeing other people .
What ? Why ? I mean , we ’ Ve had our ups and downs , and we have the occasional disagreement , but we ’ re happy together , aren ’ t we ?
That ’ s just it , I ’ m not happy anymore , Tim . It ’ s not you , it ’ s me . I know that I can be hard to deal with , and you are a great guy ! You are the type of guy that any woman would kill for !
So , what are you saying ? You ’ re breaking up with me because I ’ m perfect ?
Tim , you are too good for me . You deserve someone who can make you smile and make you happy the way that you made me happy . Oh , I could say that I ’ ll be all you need , but that would be a lie . I know I ’ d only hurt you , I know I ’ d only make you cry .
Baby , come on . Don ’ t do this to me ! Whatever it is , we can work it out . Just give me another chance ! I know that we can get through this , but we gotta stick together ! Don ’ t leave me .
I can ’ t , Tim . I hope someday you can find some way to understand I ’ m only doing this for you . I don ’ t really wanna go but , deep in my heart I know this is the kindest thing to do .
Laura ...
Oh , my God . I can't take it any more .
What's wrong , honey ? Take it easy .
I am tired of doing that boring work . I just repeat doing counting everyday . It's so terrible .
Me too . But I think we can do something else for a change .
You know I work with my professional knowledge not passion . Sometimes I don't know what the meaning of working is ?
But you did a good job . You always perform the best in our company .
Yes , that's in the past . Maybe I need to go to my psychologist for help .
Perhaps you've just tired and you need a vacation .
I was full of ambitions before . But now I have no aim for my career .
Maybe we should keep on studying to enrich our knowledge and make our life exciting .
That sounds interesting . But I don't know how to do that .
How about a training course ?
A training course ? That must be costly .
But it's worth it . Maybe it can get us into a good mood and also helps us learn something to use for the future .
OK , let's have a try .
Have you seen the new James Bond movie ?
Oh , yes . You ?
Yes . What did you think of it ?
I thought it was better than the others-I really liked it . What did you think of it ?
Yes , I liked it , too . It was exciting , but not over the top . Do you know what I mean ?
Mmm . That's what I thought too . I really liked the car chase , and the opening credit sequence was very exciting . And I always enjoy watching Pierce Brosnan .
Oh , yes . He's brilliant . Did you like the title song ?
Not as much as last time , actually . What's the name of the American actor who was in the supporting role ?
Hum , Edward Norton , or something like that . Did you like him ?
Yes . He was excellent . They worked well together , don't you think ?
I don't know . I think the woman was better . She provided a good love interest . Lucky James Bond !
My friend Jean is very beautiful .
What's her figure ?
Perfect , and I like her charming eyes too .
What's the color of her eyes ?
Where are you going ?
I'm going to buy a CD .
Why not listen to music online ?
Then I will have to pay quite a lot to listen to music on line , isn't it ?
You can audition music on line , and you can audition it off line after downloading it , so you needn't pay for it .
I have downloaded one , but it still can't be listened .
In order to listen to music , you must have the necessary software .
Can you recommend some to me ?
Certainly . Realplayer is a good .
Can I download it ?
Yes , but you need install it after downloading so that you can use it .
What were you and Richard talking about earlier ? It looked intense .
Yeah , Richard said something to me that I didn't appreciate .
Oh , no . I know how insensitive he can be . What has he done now ?
He asked me how long it took me to learn English .
But , you were born and raised in California !
Yeah , but I get that sometimes . It doesn't matter how many generations my family has lived in the U . S . , we'll always be foreigners in their eyes .
What a racist ! How can you stand working with the guy ?
You know , Richard isn't such a bad guy . He made the comment out of ignorance , not malice .
So , what did you say when he asked you how long it took you to learn English ?
I told him 28 years . And , he knows I'm 28 years old since I just celebrated my birthday last week . He was puzzled for a minute , and then he got it .
Are you sure he really got the message ?
Yeah , I'm pretty sure since I then asked him how long it took him to learn English .
That's hilarious ! What did he say ?
He said , ' 36 years , ' and we both laughed about it . He apologized and now , it's all good .
Could you tell me the origin of the Dragon-Boat Festival ?
Yes , it's a way to commemorate a great ancient romantic poet , and the race is a symbol of the attempt to save him .
I see.Did they succeed in the end ?
What can I do for you today ?
I would like to use a computer .
Do you have your library card ?
I sure do .
There is a wait for the computers .
That ’ s all right .
You need to print your name on this list .
Okay . Now what ?
Once a computer is available , I will let you know .
How am I supposed to log on to the computer ?
All you do is type in the number on the back of your card .
how are you doing , Christopher ?
to be honest , I'm really fed up with work at the moment . I need a break !
are you doing anything this weekend ?
I have to work on Saturday all day ! I really hate my job !
are you available on Sunday ?
yes , that's my only day off until Thursday .
ok , well , my friends and I are planning on going to the beach on Sunday . We tend to leave around noon whenever we go anywhere , so you could still sleep in . Do you want to come with us ?
that'd be fantastic ! Which beach are you going to ?
it's a quiet beach just about an hour outside of the city .
what should I bring with me ?
we've got plenty of inflatables , but if you want to sit on a chair , you'll have to bring your own sunlounger .
I can just use my beach towel . I love lazing around in the sun .
do you like surfing ?
I've actually never tired . Do you have a surfboard ?
we've got a few . I can teach you how to surf on Sunday . It'll be fun !
I can't wait ! It sounds like we're going to have a great time . How much money should I bring ?
you'll just need roughly $ 10 for food and gas money . My friend is driving , so we usually all chip in a few dollars for gas money .
ok , where and when should I meet you ?
I'm not really accustomed to the style of the new boss .
I give up ! I simply can't learn French !
Why do you say that ? I think you're making a lot of progress .
No , I'm not . I try and try and I still can't speak it very well .
Learning any language takes a lot of effort.But don't give up . Why don't we practise those dialogues together ?
He said I have a big nose . I wonder what that means .
You are interested in other people ’ s business , aren ’ t you ?
Does he mean I am inquisitive or I ’ m noisy ?
Excuse me , I'd like to ask you a few questions about the city .
OK , please .
My wife wants to take the children to go shopping , where is the best place to go ?
I would recommend the mall , it's about 20 minutes , drive to the south in a taxi . It has a wide range of shops and restaurants .
Thank you . Also , we'd like to do some sightseeing while we're in town . Can you recommend some local attractions ?
How old are your children ?
I have a 10 - year-old boy and a 6 - year-old girl .
I would recommend a day at the zoo . It's fun for all the family . There is also a water park just outside the city if you would like a day trip .
Boy , it looks like everyone in your family is here , from young to old .
Easter's a good day for reunions . The family goes to church together .
And after church they come here for lunch ?
Yup , a big potluck buffet . And then-notice there are no children around ?
Yeah , what's up with that ?
Hi ! I'm happy you could make it .
Well , I've been looking forward to seeing you .
What can I get you ?
Could you please help me to check out the book ?
Sure , what's the author's name , please .
I can't remember that clearly . It probably be Charles ...
Charles Dickens ?
No , no , no . I'm not interested in literature .
OK , do you know the title of the book ?
Oh , sorry . I'm always absent-minded . I remember that I've put a note in my pocket .
So , show me the note please .
I can't find it now .
Oh , such bad luck , sir . Can you please name the category of the book ?
Let me see . It's not fiction . It's biography .
OK , I'll search it for you . A moment , please .
How do you decide what grade we get ?
I look at many things , attendance , quizzes , and tests .
What is the most important factor ?
Obviously I look for improvement as we go along , but I would like you to do your best from the beginning .
How can we keep track of our grades ?
The final and midterm are 40 percent of your grade ; homework , attendance , and quizzes total 60 percent .
What if we can't get to school ?
You can only miss one class without penalty .
If we have a major problem , will you let us know ?
We're thinking about going to America .
Have you thought about the cost ?
There is that .
May I help you with something ?
I would like to return some books .
I ’ ll take them .
Here you go .
These books were due two weeks ago .
Yeah . I totally forgot they were due .
You will need to pay late fees on these books .
How much are the late fees ?
The fee is 25 cents every day .
I have to pay 25 cents a day ?
And that ’ s for each book that is late .
This is such a beautiful day ! Great for sailing !
It sure is ! The water looks so nice ! Anchor the boat for a little while . I ’ m going to take a dip .
Why are you doggy-paddling ? I taught you how to swim ! Do your breast stroke !
I get too tired ! I ’ ll just backstroke , it ’ s easier !
Try kicking your legs more . That ’ s good . Don ’ t go out too far !
It ’ s fine . Jump in !
Kathy ! Get back here ! I see a shark !
Ahahah ! ! ! Help me ! Help ! Bring the boat closer ! The shark is coming straight towards me !
what was your wedding ceremony like , Abigail ?
my husband and I got married in a registry office with just two friends there as witnesses . But then we had three parties to celebrate .
three parties ? That's quite a lot . That must have been expensive !
well , since my husband and I are from two different countries , and we live in a third country , we decided to have one in each country . It wasn't actually that expensive .
were your parents upset that they weren't there to see you get married ?
I would have liked them to be there , but they couldn ’ t afford to fly out to see us , and we couldn't afford to fly out to see them , so they understood .
did your husband's family get to meet your family ?
my husband's parents flew out to meet my family when we got married in my hometown , so that was great . Some people spend ridiculous amounts of money on extravagant wedding receptions , but we agreed t
that makes sense . Did you go on a honeymoon ?
we waited until our one-year anniversary to go on our honeymoon to Africa .
you really didn't have a very traditional wedding , did you ?
Oh , hi , Jessica , are you going to see this movie too ?
I'd love to , the movies are smash hit .
Then let's go in .
I can't . I'm waiting for Paul , but he's late .
I'll say the movie's starting in the minute .
I know . I wonder what's keeping him .
Looks like he won't show up . He's done this before , hasn't he ?
Yeah , a number of times .
What's he trying to pull anyway .
I don't know . But this is definitely the last straw .
Maybe you should start seeing someone else .
So , you ’ re applying for a B2 visa , where is your final destination and what ’ s the purpose of your trip to the United States ?
I ’ m going to visit my brother . he ’ s just had a baby . He lives in Minneapolis .
And how long do you you plan to remain in the United States ?
I ’ ll be here for approximately three weeks . See , here ’ s my return ticket for the twenty-sixth of March .
And , who is sponsoring your trip ?
My brother , here , this is an invitation letter from him . I will stay with him and his family in their home .
Alright , tell me about the ties you have to your home country .
Well , I own a house . actually , I ’ m leaving my dog there with my neighbors . I have a car at home , and oh , my job ! I ’ m employed by Tornal as an engineer . Actually , I only have three weeks ’ vacation , so I have to go back to work at the end of March .
And what evidence do you have that you are financially independent ?
Well , I do have assets in my country . like I said , I own a house , and see , here ’ s a bank statement showing my investments , and my bank balance .
Good afternoon , madam . How can I help you ?
Well , I am a bit out of shape . I'm thinking about getting some exercises to keep fit .
Oh , that's good news for us .
So what do you provide ?
First of all , we'll design a custom-made work-out plan according to your habits .
How can you get that done ?
Well , we give each of our customers a personal trainer who is qualified . And he will give you a fitness assessment and then come up with the work-out plan for your needs .
What else ?
Since everyone is different , your personal trainer will find you a suitable type of exercise equipment and teach you all the techniques to help you achieve your fitness level and goal .
Sounds pretty good . What about the charge ?
That depends . We offer membership for one month , half a year and one year .
Maybe one month . Just have a try first . Not too tough at the beginning .
Do you watch a lot of TV ?
Not really . I could take it or leave it .
Not me . I have to have my TV and watch whatever comes on .
Hi . What's your name ?
My name is Jung Min . What's your name ?
My name is Jessica . It's nice to meet you .
Yes . It's nice to meet you too . Are you a new student too ?
No . I'm a sophomore . I take it you are a new student ?
Yeah . It's pretty exciting to be here .
Have fun while it lasts . The excitement wears off real quick . Especially after you see how much homework you get . Where are you from ?
I'm from Korea . My parents wanted me to go to an American university , so I came here .
I have never been to Korea . I've been to Japan before , but never Korea .
Why were you in Japan ?
My father thought it would be a good experience to take a vacation to a different country . He's so into learning about different cultures .
That's pretty cool .
I thought it would have been more fun if I went without my parents .
Well , if you ever want to visit Korea , I would be happy to show you around .
Thanks for the offer . I'll keep that in mind . Oh , the professor is coming . We'll talk more after class .
Guess who I saw just now ?
Who ?
John Smith , the escaped criminal .
That bad egg , who took the low road since he was a boy .
I think I must report to the cops .
What do you think of this one ?
Eh , so so .
And this one ? Too flashy ?
Nah , not too flashy .
Hug ! And this sweater from my aunt ? Isn ’ t it hideous ?
I guess .
Are you even listening ? I ’ m trying to have a conversation with you .
And I ’ m trying to watch the game , but you ’ re yapping on about your new clothes !
Well I have to decide which gifts to keep and which to exchange for better ones when I go to the Boxing Day sales this afternoon !
Well could you do me the favor of making this quick ? It ’ s the third quarter and you ’ Ve been blabbering on since the first !
Oh , your precious game . You watch the same game every year , and each year your beloved hometown team loses by at least three goals !
Oh no you didn ’ t . You didn ’ t just insult the Sals-bury Seals , did you ? Why don ’ t you just . just go and return all of those stupid clothes and not come back until the sales are over ?
Hello . Nice to see you again . I heard you went into hospital for a few days to undergo surgery . I hope everything ’ s OK .
Yes , fine . I had something wrong with my stomach . I won ’ t go into detail , but it wasn ’ t serious .
I really dislike going to a doctor or to a hospital .
I think most people are a little nervous about it . I was really very , very nervous just before I had the operation , but the anaesthetist gave me an anaesthetic and the next thing I remember was waking up after the operation .
It must have really hurt afterwards .
Well , the nurse game me plenty of painkillers , but it did feel uncomfortable . I wasn ’ t permitted to eat anything for 48 hours . That was the worse thing .
I bet you were ready for a thick juicy steak when you got out of hospital .
I certainly was ! However , the doctor gave me a list of food I couldn ’ t eat for another 72 hours , and steak was on the list !
Is there any pain now ?
No , not at all . I stopped taking painkillers after a couple of days .
Did they take good care of you in the hospital ?
How was the party ?
Hi , Monica , how is everything going ?
Everything goes well , but I am thinking about quitting my current job .
Why ? You ’ re not satisfied anymore ?
I just sense . But I cannot grow anymore . My boss is not really supporting me . I am interested in some positions in other JV companies , but I need to do some more in-depth research before I send my application letters out .
That is important . Doing research on a company you are interested in will definitely help your application .
Certainly , it is very nice talking with you . But I really have to go now . Catch you later .
Henry married Rose only after her father's money , didn't he ?
Yeah . But he soon feel regretted for it .
But he seems to be very happy with Rose .
Hello , is that Cathy speaking ?
Yes , is that you , Allen ?
Yes , how are you doing ?
Not bad .
Say I've got two tickets for the concert this evening.Would you like to come with me ?
Sure.Thank you very much .
Then I ' ll pick you up at six thirty.OK ?
Ok , see you .
The weather has been terrible this week .
Yeah , I'm worried . If it's like this tomorrow , our big outdoor party will have to be canceled .
Is that pesky lady coming to the office again ?
Yeah , I'm afraid so .
If there's one thing that bugs me , it's her critical attitude .
Hi , Mr . Smith . what's new ?
Nothing particular . But , ...
What's the matter ?
I , I don't know how to explain it to you .
Go ahead . It's nothing serious . We are good friends , aren't we ?
How do you do ?
How do you do ? Nice to meet you , Ms . Smith . I ’ m Jack Stevens from the Marketing Department . Here is my card .
It ’ s nice to meet you , Mr . Stevens .
Please call me Jack . Have a seat , please .
Thanks for your hospitality .
I'm terribly sorry to have caused you so much trouble .
Hey , what's new ?
Not much . Just sitting here eating some Chinese food . Is that the paper ? Why don't you open it and tell me my horoscope ?
Ok , wait a minute ... let's see . I'm a Taurus , and it says , Mars is in the third house , and is soon to eclipse Venus . I don't know what that means , but then it says , Your charm and drive will win others over to your way of thinking . Remember to be positive . Sounds good to me .
What about Gemini ? What's the prediction ?
Since Mercury has crossed paths with Jupiter , your fortunes are falling . Bad luck will follow you today , and you will lose that which you value . Be careful .
That sounds bad ! I'm really worried , what should I do ? Maybe I should go home and stay in the rest of the day .
Lily , can you take part in our picnic this weekend ?
That sounds great . Where are you going ?
I think we can go to the river , go around and have supper .
What should I bring ?
What do you think of doctor Thomson ?
I feel confident of his ability to cure my daughter's disease .
How can you be so sure ?
I can tell form the way he spoke to us .
Should we ask Jason to play ? He's always watching movies on HBO .
I guess we should invite him . I just hope he doesn't start talking about Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger again .
Oh , come on ! The game is better with three people . Anyway , if we don't ask him to play , he'll be mad .
What do you think about violence in movies ?
Personally , I'm not for it . I feel it's bad for kids to watch .
But kids like watching things like that . It's just for fun , would't you say ?
Are you free tomorrow night ?
Yes , I am .
Shall we have dinner together ?
Do you have a special restaurant in mind ?
Yes , I do . I know a place that has excellent food .
If only our company prescribe flex time .
The board has been considering introducing flex time .
Good news . Ah , what if be even better if alternative work place is provided .
Brian , do you know how to speak English ?
Yes .
Where did you learn ?
I learned in college .
You speak really well .
Thank you .
How long have you been in the U . S . ?
3 weeks .
Is your wife with you ?
Yes , she just got here yesterday .
Have you been to California before ?
No . I've never been there .
Have you ever been to Las Vegas ?
How are the children doing at sport ?
I ’ m very pleased with their performances . Timmy can cover the 100 meters in 12 seconds . That ’ s very fast for a kid his age .
He ’ s not very good at the long jump though , is he ?
He ’ s not bad . He can jump a distance of over four meters . I think he just prefers running to jumping . Jimmy ’ s very good at the high jump . He can jump over two meters . Again , that ’ s fine for someone his age .
Two meters ? That means that the high jump bar is above his head ! Are any of them good at long-distance running ?
The longest race we run is the 1500 meters . A few of the boys and one girls can do it in less than five minutes .
How are they at swimming ?
They ’ re ok . I ask them to swim 500 meters each day . That ’ s 20 lengths of the swimming pool . They ’ re not very fast , but that ’ s ok . I just want them to build their strength up and keep in shape .
Kate is very good at diving from a height of 10 meters .
I ’ d be afraid to jump from that height !
I think that these kinds haven ’ t learnt to be afraid yet . She started diving from a lower height , but she soon wanted to go higher .
Hi , Mary . I haven't seen you in ages ! I heard that you and Daniel are getting married on August 8th , the opening day of the 2008 Olympic Games . Is it true ?
Yes , it is . We've been dating for over 7 years . We have decided to get married on a special day and we think August 8th , 2008 is a red-letter day .
Good for you ! It sounds like you've done a lot of planning in a very short time .
Yes , there is a lot of to be taken care of---wedding photos , wedding dress , catering , transport , hotel , etc ...
Is everything ready now ?
Almost . The only thing that isn't ready is the hotel . As a lot of people have chosen that day to get married , it is hard to find a hotel that isn't too expensive .
Have you tried The Peninsula Palace Beijing ? My wedding reception was held there and they did an excellent job .
Yes , we called , but it is booked up . The only choice is the Regent Beijing but we haven't made up our minds yet .
It's an excellent hotel . A friend of mine had her wedding reception there and said it was perfect , though very expensive .
That's why we want to have a look at other hotels . We don ’ t want to spend too much on an extravagant wedding reception .
I guess you're right . I can help you ask other hotels . I am sure there are probably some available .
Thank you .
Why didn't you tell me you had a girlfriend ?
Sorry , I thought you knew .
But you should have told me you were in love with her .
Didn't I ?
You know you didn't .
Well , I'm telling you now .
Yes , but you might have told me before .
I didn't think you'd be interested .
You can't be serious.How dare you not tell me you were going to marry her ?
Sorry , I didn't think it mattered .
Professor , I've handed in my paper . Did you read it ?
Yes . You've done a good job . But there's one thing . You should narrow down your topic .
How ’ s it going ?
I ’ m fine . Thank you .
Do you need anything ?
I need you to help me .
What can I do for you ?
I am looking for an article in a newspaper .
Did you check the periodicals ?
I didn ’ t even bother to think of that .
I ’ ll show you where to find your article .
I get lost in this library .
It ’ s right this way .
How about eating out for a drink with me tonight .
Tonight ? I'm afraid I can't . I've promised Mark to go to the gym . Can we make it tomorrow ?
No problem . Let's say 6:30 p . m . at the Royal Restaurant , OK ?
Hi , Helen ! how is it going ?
I'm very busy these days . It seems I can never finish my work .
Well , take it easy ! Don't let it get on top of you .
I'll try . I'm under a lot of pressure right now .
Why don't you take a few days off ?
Can you speak Japanese ?
Yes , I can , but not very well .
Where did you learn it ?
At school . And I'm still learning it now .
How long have you been learning it ?
About three years .
Can you speak any other languages ?
Good afternoon , Johnson .
Good afternoon , Mary . How's business ?
I'm too tired now . I've already worked for 12 hours overtime !
God ! Don't you think they should get you an assistant ?
Yes , they were supposed to , but so far nobody's turned up , and I have to do the work alone . This is the first break I've had all day .
They're really running you into the ground . Why don't you ask for some time off ? You could take a long weekend and have a good rest .
I'm afraid I can't before I finish this project .
You'd better pay more attention to your health .
I will , thanks for your concern .
It is too bad today .
What happened ?
My som was lost . I told him to stand rooted to the spot when I went shopping , but he ignored it .
How did you find him at last ?
It was the police wo helped me to do that .
I want to give our kitchen the works .
Why ? I think it ’ s convenient and good .
No . The decoration has been out-of-date . My friends have a whole kitchen now . It ’ s modern .
Why should we run after the fashion ?
Rock music really leaves me cold . What about you ?
I'm crazy about it.It makes me very excited .
Then tell me what's good about it .
What's wrong with Debbie today ? She seems upset about something .
Look , here is a very special business card from an illustrator . Every time I go through my book of business cards , I will notice it . It is an eye-catching one .
Wow , fantastic . I like the font and color for his name . It is creative yet personal .
Yes , it is a bold design . People will believe he can make an illustration as an impressive as a business card . It just stands out from those plain and standard ones used by government people or other big private and public organizations .
Morning , Peter . Nice suit ! A new one ?
Oh , yes . My wife bought it for me yesterday . Hmm , you look nice in that yellow dress . Yellow suits you really well .
Maybe . Several people have suggested that I get more yellow clothes . They say the color suits me because I have a fair complexion .
That's right . You know , pink , green and black could also be good for you . Actually , I think that all colors are okay for a person with your complexion . It's just that different colors can give people different impressions . For example , black could make you look mature , while pink could make you look young and energetic .
Thank you for your compliments . It sounds like you're a clothing expert .
Did you set your clock forward for daylight savings time ?
What ? Why do we have to do that ?
Well , at the start of the spring we usually have more daylight in the mornings and less in the afternoon . This is basically due to our position on the planet and the rotation of the earth . In any case , to take better advantage of the daylight available , we compensate by moving our clocks forward one hour .
I see . That ’ s convenient ! I never understood things like this , such as GMT . I never know what time zone we are in or when to change my clock !
That just stands for Greenwich Mean Time . Here in California , we are in Pacific Standard Time , that is eight time zones west of Greenwich . Remember when we were in Beijing ? Well , then we were in China Standard Time , and that ’ s eight time zones east of Greenwich !
I would like to watch the Oscars on tv tonight . How about you ?
Yes , I ‘ d love to . it ’ s interesting to see who is considered the best in their field and which film are thought to be particularly good .
I like watching it for the fashion . I like to see what the ladies are wearing . Of course , the men nearly always just wear the traditional tuxedo .
Sometimes the men wear flamboyant colours . Which films do you think will win awards this year ?
I ‘ m really not sure . Usually just one or two films look set to sweep the awards ceremony , but this year there are several contenders .
You ’ re right . This year should be much more exciting than usual . What ’ s you favourite award category ?
You might think this strange , but I like the category for best foreign language film .
How many cleaning ladies does your company hire ?
We have two cleaning ladies . But both of them have received little education .
Most cleaning ladies are illiterate . But some of them do a very nice job .
How do you celebrate national day in your country ?
There are parades in many cities and people fly the national flags from almost every public building .
What kinds of parades are there ?
The parades are usually military ones , but sometimes there are procession of people carrying flags and singing patriotic songs . What do you do on national day in your country ?
We don ’ t have a national day .
Really ? That ’ s unusual .
I guess it is . Most countries have on , but we don ’ t .
Hi Melissa , are you going home this weekend ?
No , not this weekend . I have too much work to do .
Where do your parents live ?
My father lives in Washington DC .
How about your mother ?
My mother died two years ago .
Oh , I am sorry to hear that . Is your father still working ?
No , he's retired .
Do you have any family here ?
Yes , two of my cousins live here and my aunt and uncle live about 30 miles from here .
Do you have any brothers or sisters ?
Yes , I have two brothers who live in New York and a sister who lives in Boston .
Do you see them a lot ?
Hey , how was the show ?
Not great . It's a kind of boring .
Really ? I heard it was supposed to be great .
What happened , John ?
Nothing .
Why do you look unhappy ?
I ’ m rather disappointed at not being able to see my best friend off .
Oh , cheer up . He ’ ll understand you .
You know that ? Joan has got the scholarship .
Really ?
But I think Henry is a backroom boy.He always helps her with her study .
Hi , Tina , I ’ Ve got good news . I have successfully passed the first two rounds of interview with ABC Company . They informed me to go to the final round next Monday . It looks very promising .
That is awesome . Congratulation ! I know you can make it .
Thanks . Let ’ s go for a celebration this evening . Are you free ?
Yes . Wait for me at the cafe down my office building . See 5PM , ok ?
No problem . See you !
Do you like ethnic food ?
I do ! My favorites are Mexican , Thai , and Indian .
Really ? Have you ever tried Moroccan ?
I can't say that I have . What are the basic ingredients ?
I don't know . A friend of mine said I should try it .
Do you know where a Moroccan restaurant is ?
As a matter of fact , he gave me this address .
Nicole , your Fettucini is very ... unique .
But not as good as your mother's , right ?
Actually , it's better ...
What ? Are you kidding ?
No . It was the only dish she wasn't good at . So we could use you as the new head chef ...
Oh , Uncle Giovanni . That's wonderful ! Thank you ! Thank you !
How many people are there in your family ?
Five.My father , mother , brother , sister-in-law and me .
Is your brother older or younger than you ?
Hello , Tom . Where are you heading for ?
I am going to a movie theater . You know there is a new action film produced by Hollywood . A thriller , really .
Another terror film ? There is too much terror and violence in the films . Do you like seeing such a picture ?
Did you go to the concert last weekend ?
No , I didn't . And you ? Was it good ?
Yes . I did . I enjoyed it a lot.There was a folk singer , a violinist and a pianist .
How much was the ticket ?
Mary and Tom are breaking up .
It's unbelievable ! They are only married for one month . Then who is at fault ?
Mary said she couldn't put up with Tom , for he fell in love with another woman .
Do you think they'll become reconciled ?
No , I don't think so . She said she would rather be single than cope with an unhappy marriage .
have you ever been invited to a Chinese feast ?
sure . Beijingers are distinguished for their warmth and hospitality .
as far as you could see , is dining at a Chinese table a distinct experience ? To what extent does it differ from that in your homeland ?
to begin with , I have to use chopsticks .
but you look quite proficient in using them now .
certainly . After all , I've been here for two years . It's not much uphill work for a foreigner to get used to Chinese dinner utensils . Though , I do feel hazy about how to behave appropriately at a Ch
yes , table etiquette . There are a multitude of rules that foreigners might never know until they were told . Some practices even appear somewhat awkward or rude to Westerners , while they are the norm i
anything strang about that ?
maybe you should have placed them horizontally over your bowl or plate . They resemble two incense sticks used at sacrifices . It's very inauspicious , and might enrage all present .
It really makes my blood boil when this sort of thing happens . I even want to wring his neck .
Don't be so angry . It's passed anyway .
I can't forget it .
Let's program your courses . Since you have had English literature , you should take American literature and American prose and fiction.You transcript indicate that your English background is strong , so I don't think you have any problem with it .
How many credits for each course ?
Three , you also should take two three-credit-course in education department .
I hate to go outside .
Me too .
Why do you hate to go outside ?
I meet too many jerks .
I agree .
This city is full of jerks .
Rude people are everywhere .
But what can you do ?
You can yell at them .
And they will yell back at you .
Yelling doesn't do any good .
I had to announce his innocence in court today , but it left a nasty taste in my mouth .
You mean you suspect him .
I ’ m not sure . I ’ ll try to prove my feeling .
Actually I have a passion for Chinese literature .
You do ?
Yeah , those classics from the great writers .
Jack wonders whether Linda likes him or not .
Why doesn't he ask her ?
He is too scared to ask her .
Good morning .
Good morning .
What does the paper say ?
Nothing much — the same old stuff . A lot of bad news as usual .
Well , what ’ s the weather report ?
Sunny and mild today , cloudy and rainy tomorrow .
Did they find those bank robbers ?
Not yet . They were holding two men in Ohio , but they let them go . They weren ’ t the criminals after all .
What about the sports page ? What were the scores of last night ’ s games ?
I would wondering if you like to stay here for a few days .
It really depends on when and how long
They ’ ll do the operation for you this Friday .
But Saturday is my birthday .
I think it ’ s important to do now . We can have a birthday party for you when you come out of the hospital .
But it won ’ t be on my birthday .
I hate computer games .
Why ? They are fine .
Because they are too violent . Some of them are even disgusting .
Indeed there are bad games . But many of them are good .
If boys grow up with computer games , they will surely become bad .
Are you free this weekend , Miss Rose ?
Yes , I am . What's up ?
Then would you please go to a dance party with me ?
With pleasure . I suppose you dance often .
Oh , no . As a matter of fact , I haven't danced for a long time .
But I am told that you dance wonderfully well .
Thanks for flattering me . I think you dance a lot , right ?
No . Just occasionally .
What's your favorite dance ?
It's hard to say , but I do love the foxtrot and waltz .
How about rock'n'roll ?
To tell you the truth , I don't like it . It's too noisy .
And the tango ?
Oh , it's really beautiful , but I just can't do it well .
Don't be so modest . I'm sure you can do it very well . Then I'll meet you at six . Is that at all right ?
OK .
You are an outgoing person , quite easy to talk with .
Yes , my friends like to get along with me well .
Do you have many friends ?
Yes , I like to make new friends .
What do you usually do with them ?
Doris , Helen Mall is having a big sale this weekend . Do you wanna go ?
Don't feel like it . I'm broke .
Well , we can still do some window shopping , can we ?
Just look around ? Nah , that ’ s boring .
I feel like going for a drink , it's been a long day .
Great idea ! Peter , I could use the drink .
How about the new bar across the road ?
Sounds good . The food there is fantastic too .
I agree , I had lunch there last week .
Hello , are you Chinese ?
No , I'm Korean . Where are you from ?
I'm from America . Are you settling in all right ?
I've already found a flat and it's quite comfortable . What about you ?
I live in my uncle's house . He came here ten years ago .
What do you think of the local accent here ? Has it been causing you any problems ?
I think it's just a matter of getting used to it .
Why don't you watch where you're going ?
Me ? You're the one who pulled out in front of me !
There was plenty of room for me to pull out.You didn't have to stay in the lane you were in .
Hey , listen . I had every right to stay in the lane I was in.You were supposed to wait until I passed to pull out.And anyhow , you didn't give me any time to change lanes.All of a sudden--BANG--there you are right in front of me .
I think my arm is broken .
Sorry about your arm , but it serves you right . You need to learn how to drive . You're lucky you didn't get killed . And I'm lucky to be alive too .
Listen , let's just wait until the police get here.Then we can decide whose fault this accident was .
Fine with me . I know the laws of the road . I'm not worried .
I have a cell phone in my car . Now it's probably on the floor on the passenger side.Why don't you get it for me , and then I can call the police ?
Alright .
It doesn't work . It looks like it's broken . I need to get to a hospital . You should drive me there .
Oh , yeah ? It's better if we make a police report first . Then you can go to the hospital .
Damn it ! I'm injured here . We could wait all day for the police .
Well , you'll just have to wait . I'm not going to move my car until the police arrive . I'll go into one of those houses over there and use their phone . Don't worry . You'll get to the hospital in time .
It really hurts .
Yes , maybe it does.But if you're going to drive like you did just now , you will have to get used to a little physical pain . You know what I mean ?
To hell with you . The accident was your fault .
I'm afraid it wasn't . And when the police get here , you will also see that it wasn't . But enough of this bickering . I'm going to go find a phone.Don ' t move that arm while I'm gone . Alright ?
Bill , do you know if the cafeteria around the corner's open today ?
Yes . They were open this morning when I came to work . They must've finished remodeling . Why do you want to know ?
Well , I thought that maybe we could go there for lunch today . That is , if you haven't promised to go with someone else .
That'd be wonderful , Peter . But I hope you're in a better mood than you were this morning .
I'm sorry I was such a grouch . It must've been the weather . When it rains I get depressed .
The stepmother was very wicked . She couldn't stand a happy smile on the boy's face .
And ?
And she did her best to pull out the thorn in her flesh and the boy lost whatever made him happy .
Sorry . I didn't mean to be late . Can I come in ?
What's your excuse this time ?
Have I used the one that my sister is sick ?
Yes , twice last week .
Are you sure ? I thought I said it was my mother .
I don't think so . But it could've been .
Well . You can trust me this time . My sister is definitely sick . I'm just coming from the hospital . They say she might even die .
I don't buy your story . Try not to have any more sick relatives this week , all right ?
I'll do my best .
Just try to be a little more punctual in the future .
Hi , Becky , what's up ?
Not much , except that my mother-in-law is driving me up the wall .
What's the problem ?
She loves to nit-pick and criticizes everything that I do . I can never do anything right when she ' s around .
For example ?
Well , last week I invited her over to dinner . My husband and I had no problem with the food , but if you listened to her , then it would seem like I fed her old meat and rotten vegetables . There's just nothing can please her .
No , I can't see that happening . I know you're a good cook and nothing like that would ever happen .
It's not just that . She also criticizes how we raise the kids .
Ella , it's been such a long week . I'm ready to go out and party . Hey , let's go out for a night on the town .
Gosh , you took all the word right out of my mouth . Let's go out and get crazy tonight .
Let's go to the new club on West Street .
Sure , but what do I wear ?
Hi , Alice , what are you doing this sunday ?
Nothing really , why , what ' s up ?
If you are free , maybe you would like to go to a small party and having for my birthday party . It will be fun , you will get to know lots of people .
Sounds great , I'd very much like to accept your invitation , thanks , when ?
Around six pm .
Do you need help setting up or anything ? I don't mind . I like to do that kind of thing . It's fun and I have a good eye for decorating .
No . thank you . I can handle it , but thanks for the offer .
Ok , I will see you then .
Hello.this is Susan .
Hello , I ’ m Mark . I ’ m just wondering if you are free this weekend
Yes , I think So .
Good . I was thinking that I ’ d like to invite you to watch a movie . I can meet you at the cinema gate .
What ’ s the time ?
Six thirty , tonight .
Oh , I ’ m sorry I can ’ t because I have to do some housework.You can ask Jenny to go with you
All right.Maybe next time I can go with you.Bye !
What is life ?
Don't ask such a question . You know it has no certain answer . Everyone knows it is in his heart .
Then do you think that life is arranged by something above us .
Maybe , the whirligig of time , who knows ?
David , I ’ m going to China .
Really ? How did you get the chance ?
You know . I took part in the Chinese contest . I was the best and they gave me this reward . I don ’ t have to pay for my trip .
Congratulations . How lucky you are !
Thank you . I ’ m leaving tomorrow morning .
I ’ m sure you ’ ll enjoy the trip . China is such a beautiful country .
I ’ m sure I will .
Have a nice journey , Lily .
Did you watch the final last night ? My favorite singer won !
Oh , I love him too . He not only sings well but also shows perseverance when he encounters difficulties in the contest .
Yeah , he got booted after his initial performance in the audition , but he did not give up . He then tried at another two auditions .
He had barely survived the third audition and finally got a chance to advance in the contest . Fortunately , in the third audition , he has won popularity among the audience . And that's when I started to notice him .
Me too .
Before he made the top three , I was so nervous . I just fear that he might be knocked out .
Yeah , there're so many excellent candidates out there . Who knows which one will make it to the final ?
Absolutely . That's why when he entered the final , I was so excited .
He really did a great job in the finale , especially in the PK round . He performed so well that the majority of the audience cast their votes for him .
Come in , come in !
Hi , Gary , what happened ? I was waiting for you at the theater . Why didn ’ t you meet me there ?
I thought we were supposed to meet here .
Don ’ t you know our movie starts at seven ? And we were going to meet at the theater at five to seven . Then it doesn ’ t make sense to meet at the apartment .
I ’ m sorry . We must have misunderstood each other .
Why don ’ t you try to be clearer about your intentions ?
You ’ re right . I am sorry . Let ’ s go and watch the movie .
Excuse me , i am a new student here . Could you tell me where the English Department is ?
It is in that brand new , tall building over there . On the 9th floor .
Where is the school cafeteria ?
It is the basement of that red building in front of the tower with big bells .
Where is the Computer Center ?
The Computer Center is on the first floor of the library .
Where is the library ?
The library is next to the Adminstration Building . The Adminstration Building is over there near the school ’ s main entrance . There are school maps for free in the lobby of the Admin .
Thank you . I will go get one .
Sure . Glad to be of service . By the way , my name is Mike Sullivan . You will see me around a lot . I am running for President of the Student Government .
Well , hi ! My name is Eve Markowski . I am glad to meet you . With your friendly smile and helpful attitude . I am sure you will win .
Thanks you for the encouragement .
You are welcome . I ’ d better go . Goodbye .
How about another beer ?
No , thanks . I've had more than enough.In fact , I must be running along .
Stay around for a while.The party is warming up .
We have another traditional holiday-the Dragon Boat Festival .
When is it ?
It falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month .
Could you tell me the origin of the two festivals ?
OK . The Dragon Boat Festival is a way to commemorate a great ancient poet named Quyuan . On that day , people will hold a boat race as a symbol of the attempt to save him who threw himself into the river .
Why do people eat rice cakes on that day ?
In order to prevent the fish from eating the poet's body .
Nice to see you , Patrick .
Bob ! I hear your team won the match .
Yeah . All of us tried our best .
I think you're being a little naive .
If I want , I can protect myself by paying through an escrow account , which holds the money until I receive the item .
That proves my point ! Protect yourself or you'll get burned .
eBay also offers free insurance . You can get a refund of up to $ 200 if you're not satisfied with your purchase .
Your knowledge of English is really surprising .
Oh , it's nothing to speak of .
No , seriously . I am impressed .
Hello ?
Hey Tina . What are you doing ?
I was just watching TV . What's going on with you ?
I just watched a movie and I'm scared .
What did you watch ?
I saw the Sixth Sense . I didn't know it was going to be so scary .
I remember that . It was a great movie . But it was definitely scary .
If you're not busy , do you want to come over ? I'm afraid to be alone .
Sure . I can come over . What should we do ?
How about if we watch a comedy . I need something to get my mind off the frightening images I have from the Sixth Sense .
Ok . I'll get ready and leave . I'll see you in about 20 minutes .
Hurry , ok . It's dark out .
Don't worry , nothings going to happen . I'll be there real soon .
are you a blogger ?
sure I am . I've been writing a blog for almost three years .
oh , it seems that I'm the only one who never blogs . When did you get started ?
I began blogging when I first went to the US for my graduate strides .
what do you usually write about ?
at first , I'll write about my life there . Like interesting things on the campus , travel stories , special English words that I come across . Sometimes , I'll post my pictures on my blog so my family an
that's interesting . How often do you write a blog ?
it's random . If there happen to be a lot of things going on , I may add several new entries in a week , and if I've got nothing to share , I may leave my blog untouched for weeks .
got it . Are you still updating your blog ?
sure , since I came back from the US , I've been keeping the habit of blogging , simply to share my personal insights on any topic I like .
Have you found a new job yet ?
No , not yet . I ’ m still looking . I ’ Ve been doing some work through a temp-agency though .
What kind of work ?
I ’ m temping at a pharmaceutic company .
What do you do there ?
Mostly office work - filing and so on .
How long is the assignment ?
This is just for you . Cheers ! Bottoms up .
I'm sorry , ladies . Mr . Smith's viewing is over . It ended an hour ago .
But we just drove across town . Can't we just go in to see him one last ...
I'm afraid not . But at tomorrow's funeral , the family requested an open casket service .
This is all too fast . He's my best friend , and now he's gone .
I'm sorry . I know it must have come as a great shock .
I can ’ t bear it . The driver is too bad .
I prefer potatoes to eggplants .
I feel eggplants are more nutritious .
But as a matter of fact , potatoes taste better .
That way they look longer .
Now what are you doing ?
Putting on mascara .
Nasty . You'd better not rub your eyes .
I won't .
Let's have some lunch ; do you know of a great restaurant somewhere ?
Yes , I'm hungry . What types of food sound good ?
Maybe just a quick sandwich , salad , or something .
I have a great idea of where you might like to go .
Can we walk there ?
It's on the second floor . May I join you ?
Of course ! Let's go .
What are you going to do next year ?
I want to go traveling .
Do you have any where in mind ?
Like a cat on hot bricks , as you might say . I don ’ t believe you are listening at all .
Sorry , I just worried about him . You know , he should be here an hour ago .
Don ’ t worry him , he has been grown up and I think he can take himself very well .
But he still does not come back .
How long have you been in England ?
For almost two years .
Almost two years ? Your English is very good .
The Johnson are on their way back.You remember them , don't you ?
Johnson ? I can't place them .
We met them in Bermuda last May .
They've completely slipped my mind .
The couple with the dogs , think back .
No , I don't recall a thing about them .
Well , I've invited them for brunch .
His grandfather is the richest person in the area .
What a miser ! He cycles to school every day .
His grandfather's money is not his .
What did he say ?
He said he would tell us the secret of becoming a successful man .
It ’ s too good to be true ! If I were there , I would ask him if he himself was a successful man .
I wonder what he looks like . Oh , I can't wait to see him ! His email said he'd be wearing a white hat.oh , there he is .
hey , Isabelle ...
Logan ! Why on earth are you hiding here ? White hat ! Come on ! Don't tell me you're the guy ! It can't be true .
yes , I am the guy ...
what a bummer ! You set me up ?
We are just going round the corner for a drink . Won't you join us ?
Well , I'd like to , but I am not sure I have time .
Oh , come on ! Just a quick one !
Excuse me Miao Li . Could you tell me who Jackie Chan is ?
Certainly . Jackie Chan is a very famous movie star in Hong Kong . His Chinese name is Cheng Long .
Ha , I know Cheng Long a lot , he has made 40 films since 1976 . And at that time he was promoted as the new Bruce Lee . But I'm not familiar with his English name .
OK . Then tell me what else you know .
Some movie stars measure their worth by how many millions of dollars they make . Do you know how Jackie Chan measures his worth ?
He measures his worth by how many of his bones he has fractured while executing his film , incredible stunts . By the way , can you count the breaks ?
Sure . His skull , his eyes , his nose , three times , his jaw , his shoul-der , is chest , two fingers , a knee . As he said ' Everything from the top of my head to the bottom of my feet ! '
Indeed you know much about him .
I'm sorry , but I can't find the book you lent me .
Oh , that's all right .
I must apologize . I'll buy you a new one tomorrow .
May I ask a question ?
Yes , what's it ?
What does mph stand for ?
Look , that bamboo groves are flourishing . Let's go and play there .
Wait ! Look at that board , what's on it ?
' Please don't enter the bamboo groves . ' We're not allowed to go in .
Then we'd better not go .
Are you ready to go shopping ?
Not yet . I'm not finished with my research yet .
What research ?
Reading my fashion magazines ! How do you think I know so much about all the latest trends ?
But they're just ads .
Is there anything worth watching on another channel ?
I think there ’ s a Western on .
Do you mind if we watch it . I ’ d really like to see it .
Well , I really wanted to see the football game .
Football game ? Ok , and you know what comes on next ?
I believe there ’ s a sitcom .
Are you interested in watching it ?
Let me look in the TV Guide first .
Oh , I am sorry . What's on Channel 2 at 10 pm ?
If I remember correctly , it's a quiz show .
Do you want to watch it ?
Well , how did you enjoy your seaside trip ?
It was funny .
Tell me about it , will you ?
Well , we drove through the valley on our way there in the morning . It was a magnificent sight .
Did you stop at the big waterfall for pictures ?
Sure , we wouldn't miss it for anything . After that , we took a short cut to the park . There was very little traffic , so we got there in less than an hour .
You were lucky then . What did you do after that ?
We went for a swim in the sea . That was the best part of the day . Just look at my nice tan .
So you must have had a busy and enjoyable day yesterday .
Susan is going to get a divorce .
How do you know that ?
She told me that Peter and she has a quarrel last nigh , and she left this morning , bag and baggage .
Here's the course description guide .
What do I do with it ?
Do you want me to help you ?
Please .
Look . Here are the core classes . Everyone has to take them .
So I don't have to worry about them .
You're catching on ! However , there are elective courses like wood shop , metal shop , home economics ...
I'll take home economics .
Well , known , Jim , I'm ... I'm pretty much in favour of your computers , I think computers teach kids to think , because they require logical thoughts .
But I ... I don't agree with thatbecause computers weaken kids'ability to thinkbecause kids don't learn basic skills .
What do you mean ?
They can't spell , they can't add , they can't subtract , they even don't remember any more . that's because they rely on gadgets .
Ann , do you have time next Monday ?
Yeah , what ’ s up ?
Next Monday is my birthday , and I would like you to attend my party .
Wow . I'd love to .
Great !
When and where ?
Five o ’ clock that afternoon , and in my place , you know ?
Yes , I know . I appreciate your invitation .
I am going to invite other guys . See you that day .
Hey Stacy . What's going on ?
I'm pretty tired these days .
Why ? You're not working so don't you have a lot of time on your hands ?
I have so much house work to do . I have to take care of the kids , cook , clean , laundry , and the cycle never ends .
How about your husband . Does he help much ?
Not at all . He comes home and complains about his hard day at work . He expects me to do everything . He even wants me to feed him sometimes . Can you believe that ?
That sucks .
If he wasn't so lazy , I think I wouldn't have any complaints . He mows the lawn , but can you believe he tried to convince me to do it ?
That's crossing the line .
Do you like watching the Winter Olympic Games ?
Of course . It's the tradition game in winter , and with good reason . Don't you like watching it ?
Of course I do . I love it . All the games are exciting and the competitors are respectable .
That's true . For various reasons , it takes more to hold a fierce game for Winter Olympics than it does for Summer Olympics . You know , the low temperature may cause many problems .
Yeah . What's the difference between the Winter Olympics and the Summer Olympics ?
When the Olympic Games started in modern times , only summer events were included . When it grew popular , there came the Winter Olympic Games , which includes a variety of winter sports .
I see . Then , what's your favorite winter sport ?
Figure skating . In my eye , nothing beats it .
Then you must know Shen Due and Hao Hongbo .
Oh , I didn't expect you to know them . But yes , I love them not only because of many medals they've won , but also because of many medals they've won , but also because of their spirits .
How do you arrange this summer vacation ?
I want to travel .
Where would you like to go ?
The seaside .
That's really a good idea . Taking a walk on the beach and lying in the sun are pretty good . I recommend you Qingdao or Dalian .
I ’ Ve been to Qingdao before , so I ’ ll choose Dalian . I've heard that the environment there is very good .
Yes , that's a good place to spend a holiday . Last year I went there . It's really .
Would you care for something to drink , Mr . Stone ?
No , thank you , Mrs . Carter . I'm fine for now .
I'm dreadfully sorry for you .
Thank you very much for your kindness .
Is there any clue ?
Very glad to know something about you , then what are you going to do when you finish .
Oh , I ’ ll go to shanghai to practice there .
That ’ s a good idea . It must be easy to find a job in shanghai .
I think so , you know there is a great deal of opportunity for business there .
And English is very useful in your job .
I think it will be very useful in many ways . Beside , shanghai is an important trade center , not only in China , but also in the world , English is useful in almost all walks of life .
You will be a very promising one .
I hear you are expecting your family .
Yes , my parents , and soon my brother as well .
I didn't know you had a brother .
Oh , yes , he is two years older than me . He lives in New Zealand so I don't see him that often .
Oh , nice . Is he coming on his own or with the family ?
His son is coming as well . He wants to go to university here in England so they will visit a few universities while they are here .
Does your brother have just one son ?
No , he has two daughters as well . His wife and daughters are visiting her parents . So I won't see them .
I'm sure your parents are looking forward to seeing their grandson .
Oh yes , they are really looking forward to it . They went to New Zealand last year and loved it .
So when are they all coming ?
You seem to very busy these days . What are you doing ?
I am swapped with work after 10 - day holiday .
Where did you spend your holiday ?
So , Paula , where are you from ?
I'm from Canada , originally .
From Canada ? Where were you born ?
Montreal .
When did you come to Los Angeles ?
We moved here when I was fourteen .
Did you go to school here ?
Well , I went to high school here , but I went to college in Texas .
Did you get a job right after graduation ?
No , I traveled for a while in Europe after college , and then I lived in France .
When was that ?
Let's see ... That was about six years ago .
I bet that was interesting . What did you do there ?
Do you consider yourself a good mother ?
Yes , I'm a very good mother and successful career woman .
How can you manage to do both ? I mean , it is so hard to be a working mother .
I think the most important thing is that you should be nice to yourself , like keeping housework simple , spending money on things that make life easier , buying yourself things you like , and so on . You can only be nice to others when you can be nice to yourself .
Does your husband feel the same ?
I find it really hard to express myself in class . I have lots of ideas , but they never seem to come out of my mouth .
let me give you a little advice . You know what the topics are going to be , so prepares what you would like to say in advance .
I often do , but I ’ m worried about the responses from other people .
you have to be realistic . Not everyone is going to agree with you , but people will respect your opinion and they will respect the fact that you have contributed something to the discussion .
I ’ m worried that what I say will not make sense .
we could chat about the topic before class . I could check that what you want to say is logical and it would also give you a chance to practice speaking .
that ’ s a good idea . What should I do if I am in two minds about a topic ?
that ’ s easy . Express possibilities . People will think that you are pretty smart to be able to look at the topic from more than one angle .
I didn ’ t realize that speaking in class could be so easy .
What's his job ?
He used to be a policeman .
But Mrs.Smith hired him to find her lost son .
Bother the flies !
Where do they come from ?
I don't know . Something rotten here ?
Have you got your invitation yet ?
My invitation ? No , I haven't . My invitation to what ?
The house warming party .
Whose house warming party is it ?
Tom and Bill Smith . They are both working now you know ? And they've bought a new house .
Oh , they have ? I didn't know . I haven't seen Tom lately .
It's out in the suburbs .
Have you seen the house ?
Yes , I have . I went out with them last weekend .
Is it nice ?
Yes , it is . There are three bedrooms , a living room , a dining room , and a big kitchen .
There's also a garden .
Well , that does sound nice . Have they moved in yet ?
They are moving today . Tom's taken the day off . He's rented a truck , and they should have all their furniture in the house tonight .
When are they going to have the party ?
Next Saturday night . You should get your invitation today or tomorrow .
hi , darling ! I have a one-month vacation saved up . How about a trip to Europe ?
I could go for that . But I'm afraid our budget is a little tight this year .
oh , but I really need to leave this town for a change . Working day after day has worn me out . Do you have any other suggestions ?
we should probably think about going somewhere that isn't too far away . How about the countryside ? There must be many interesting places , and we could enjoy the fresh air and the delicious local spec
wonderful ! I think that's a great idea . How soon until we can make this happen ? I can't wait !
tomorrow I have an appointment with my dentist . What about next Monday ?
perfect . I'll start preparing tomorrow . If we're going to drive , I'll need to fill up the tank .
no need . I think it's still plenty full . Even so , I'd rather travel by bus or train . It would cost much less than driving . Oil prices are soaring nowadays , you know .
we can take the train , that will be faster . I'll book the tickets tomorrow morning .
great ! Oh , one more thing , don't forget to check the weather before we go . I'd hate to get caught in the rain .
no problem . I'm really looking forward to the coming week .
Hi , Kenny . Let's go for a drink .
Sounds good . Where are we going ?
Somewhere new . It's a great place to pick up chicks .
Need a new . girlfriend , huh ?
Yeah , I broke up with Lisa.She blew a gasket over it . Whoa , get a load of that !
Whew ! That getup is terrific !
Never mind the getup.She ' s beautiful !
That too .
I'm gonna introduce myself .
If you're lucky , that might do the trick .
Oh , oh , that tears it ! I'm getting out of here .
Hold on ! What's the big hurry ?
My ex-girlfriend's here.If she sees me , my goose is cooked .
I wanna finish my drink first . I'll meet you at Sammy's .
Valerie ! Hi ! Wow how are you ? It ’ s been such a long time !
Darlene ! Indeed , it ’ s been a while ! How have you been ? Wow , you look amazing ! I love what you ’ Ve done with your hair !
Really ? Thanks ! I went to that hair salon that you told me about , but enough about me ! Look at you ! You haven ’ t aged a day since the last time I saw you ! What is your secret !
Ha ha , come on ! Well , I ’ Ve been watching what I eat , and working out three times a week . By the way , I heard your son recently graduated !
Yes , my little Paul is finally a doctor . They grow up so fast you know .
He is such a handsome guy . He gets his looks from his mother of course !
Thank you ! What about your daughter , Pamela ? I heard she has passed the bar exam and married recently .
Oh yes . She had a beautiful wedding in Cozumel Mexico and we all attended .
Such a lovely girl . I hope my Paul is lucky enough to find a girl like that someday !
But of course ! Well , it ’ s been great talking to you , but I have to get going .
Same here ! We will catch up soon , maybe over coffee !
That would be great ! Give me a call !
Did you already take the history exam ?
Yeah . It was hard . When do you take it ?
I take it tomorrow morning . There is so much material that I dont know what to emphasize on . What types of questions did you get ?
Mostly on the civil war . You should also study the impact Martin Luther King Jr . had on American society .
What about Abraham Lincoln ? Did you get any questions about him ?
I only had 1 question about him . But you might get more . I dont know if he will have the same exam or not .
Hopefully he will use the same exam , cause Im going to spend most of my time studying the civil war . It is a huge section and that is what he lectured the most on in class .
If you cant study everything , then that is probably the best way to go .
Aright . Thanks for the info . I gotta go to the library now .
Good luck .
What's the matter with you , then ? You look miserable .
It's us .
What do you mean by " us " ?
Well , we used to talk to each other before we were married . Remember ?
What do you mean ? We ' re talking now , aren't we ?
Oh , yes , but we used to do so much together .
Yes . I remember . But we never used to argue . You used to think I was wonderful . Where are you going ?
Hey , Blake ! Are you still listening to Mozart ?
Yes.Do you like it ?
It's great . and I ' Ve heard that listening to Mozart can make you more intelligent .
Really ? I've never heard that before . I just like it .
Is classical music your favorite ?
Yes . What about you ?
I Like pop music best . Classical music is a bit too heavy for me . I can't get fully relaxed in it .
Pop music doesn't have any depth for me .
Yeah , that's why I can enjoy myself in it .
Did you always like pop music .
I think so , since I was in primary school . How long have you been interested in classical music .
I didn't like it at all until I started to learn violin when I was eight . From then on . classical music has been an important part of my life .
oh , I didn't know you can play the violin . Do you still play .
It was really hard for our parents to save money when they were young .
Most people were living form hand to mouth . How could they ?
Yeah . They simply had no extra money to save up or for other things .
Jane , I was wondering if you you had any plans for saturday afternoon .
A friend and I are planing to go out , why ? what's up ?
There is a special exhibition of french sculptures at the museum , I was hoping you ' d like to come with me .
I am afraid I can't I am going to be out all day .
What about sunday ?
i wish i could , but it's my mums birthday .
Maybe next week .
Much as I ' d like to , I am afraid i wont be free next week , I have a lot of work .
Sorry to hear that , I was really looking forward to spending some more time with you , I really enjoyed our last chat .
Have any plans for the weekend , Tom ?
Yeah , I ’ m going for a hike in the southern Rocky Mountains .
Oh , do you go hiking often ?
I go as much as I can . I love hiking because you can really get in touch with nature .
It would be nice to get out of the city . Do you want some company ?
Sure . But , it will be a long hike , 30 miles in three days . Have you been hiking before ?
Yeah , I go a lot too . I saw a bear and a mountain lion on my last hike .
Wow ! You must have been pretty far away from the city .
Yeah , my friend and I hiked in a very wild part of the national forest .
Well , bring him along too . We ’ ll have a great time this weekend .
How upsetting ! He has been away for a week !
I don't know if anything terrible has happened .
I have reported it to the police .
You've heard of Bruce Jenner , haven't you ?
He won the decathlon in the 1976 Olympics , right ?
I read that he trained so much that he used to dream about jumping hurdles .
I can think of better things to dream about ...
Sometimes he would wake up covered in sweat , with his legs pumping away .
Mike ! Look at the floor !
What's wrong with it ?
What's wrong with it ? It's filthy !
Oh ...
It's filthy because you never wipe your shoes .
Sorry , love .
What are you looking for now ?
My cigarettes .
Well , they ' re not here.They are in the dustbin .
Excuse me . Do you study Chinese at this university ?
Yes , I do . But my characters are very bad .
It takes a long time to learn Chinese writing .
Are you Chinese by birth ?
Yes , I am . I am from Guangzhou . I am here to study international relations .
How do you like it ?
I like it so far . But my English still needs work .
Hey , look over there . It seems that there is something interesting going on . Let's go and have a look .
Sure . It's probably a skiing show . Adam told me there are many skiing clubs whose members put on shows to attract more visitors .
Look at that . It's so dangerous . My mom would never allow me to do that .
Stop all this fuss and enjoy the show .
You are right . But what if an avalanche happened ?
They are all great skiers and very experienced . So I suppose the chance for them to be buried by an avalanche is slim .
Anyway , the show is breathtaking . By the way , where did they get so much snow here ?
Well , they have the most advanced snowmaking machine .
Do you think the snowmaking may cause pollution ?
You'll never guess what I won at work today ! - Tickets to tonight's final NBA game .
Two , I hope and I hope that by telling me about them you are planning on taking me !
Of course ! And here's the best part , they are court side seats !
How in the world ! Who came up with seats like that from your company ?
Some guy in the accounting department has a brother on the team !
Can't beat that ! Thank you accounting guy !
The game starts at seven so we'd better hustle , it's already five .
Let ’ s play a game !
OK ! How about Scrabble ?
No , no , a friend of mine taught me this really fun game . I ’ m going to describe someone ’ s face , and you guess who it is !
OK !
Let ’ s see . He has a roman nose , bushy eyebrows and dimples !
Our cousin Pete ! My turn ! She has a pointy nose , sunken eyes and a mole on her chin !
Aunt Rose ! That mole is so huge ! OK , my turn . He has a crooked nose and full lips . He has quite a few freckles and an oval face . Oh , he is also bald !
Your future husband !
As we know , mobile phones bring people great convenience and shorten the distance among friends and relatives .
It bears a great many of advantages , but also some weak points .
Is it ? I've never thought of any disadvantages of the mobile phone .
For instance , the mobile phone seriously distracts the attention of people from work and study .
That's true . Some people pay too much attention to their mobile phones .
Lee , I'm going to get married next month .
Good news ! And congratulations !
You are invited to my wedding .
Thank you for lending me the book .
Sure . But it's a very difficult one , you need to have a dictionary at your elbow .
Don ’ t you agree that all the thieves should be punished by cutting off their fingers ?
I ’ m afraid many people would turn thumbs down on it .
Don ’ t you think in that case , there wouldn ’ t be so much stealing ?
The bartender just gave the last call . Let's order another round , okay ?
Sure , but let's get a pitcher this time We should be able to down it before they close .
That sounds good . You order the beer while I go to the bathroom . Where is the can in this place ?
It's all the way to the back . See that yellow door ?
Yeah . I think I can find it .
You're back already . That sure was quick .
That's because I just took one step inside and turned right around . That bathroom is too gross for me .
Well , the bartender wouldn't give me the pitcher of beer . Anyway . He said it was too close to closing time .
Let's leave then . I could take some fresh air , anyway .
hi , Mary ! What do you like to do in your spare time ?
well , I spend a lot of time watching movies .
what a confidence ! I always watch a lot of movies , too .
oh really , Frank ? What kind of movies do you like ?
actually , I watch whichever movie there is , be it a comedy , a sci-fi or a suspense movie . How about you ?
art films are my favorite , but thrillers are cool , too .
really impressive . These two genres are totally different .
sure . I enjoy both of them very much .
how often do you go to the cinema ?
once in a while , I suppose , I usually rent movies at Movie Salon .
movie salon ? where is that ?
it's a movie rental store in my neighborhood . I've got a membership there .
is it good ?
yes , you can find almost all new releases there .
really ? Maybe I shall also sign up for its membership .
Hey Suzie . Guess what ? I'm having a baby !
Really ? That's so great . Congratulations .
Thanks . I'm so excited . We've been trying for 8 months now .
That's really exciting . How many months are you pregnant ?
Three months .
Are you going to find out if it is a boy or a girl ?
I want to , but Bob doesn't . He wants to be surprised like the old fashioned way .
Maybe it's more exciting not knowing .
I'd rather know and buy all the baby things ahead of time .
There are so many things you have to prepare for .
I know I am going to be busy , but I know I can handle it . I have been looking forward to this day for a long long time .
It really must be an exciting time for you guys .
Mary seems depressed . What ’ s the matter ?
She didn ’ t expect to get a kick in the teeth after a day ’ s hard work .
Believe it or not , one of the narrowest street in the world is only 49cm wide .
Unbelievable ! How do people go through it ?
That's what I'm wondering , too .
Would you care to join for the picnic tomorrow ?
Much to my regret , I'll have to meet my girlfriend at the airport then .
We'd like to invite you for our dress party tomorrow evening , are you free ?
Much as we'd like to , but we've booked up already for that time .
What a pity ! You can't join us .
I'd like to invite you to dinner tonight , do you think have time ?
Thank you for your inition . I'm free tonight .
Which kind of food do you like , chinese food , western food or sea food ?
I prefer sea food .
ok . I'll pick up your hotel at 6 thirty pm .
That's fine . I'll be waiting for you .
See you later .
Look ! I bought these shoes only three weeks ago and there is a hole in them already .
If that happen to me , I ’ ll take them back to the shop .
I did . But they said they won ’ t change them .
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by your work ?
Of course ! It is the No . 1 stressor in my life . You know job stress has become a very common problem these days . So we must learn to cope with it .
Totally agree . What is your solution ?
Well , there are two causes of job stress . One is employee characteristic and the other is company condition . So if we want to manage job stress , both we and the companies should do something . For me , I am trying to balance work and leisure time . You know , all work and no play make Jack a dull boy .
You seem to have a very relaxed outlook .
It is necessary . Positive attitude helps to prevent stress .
But I don ’ t think we can change our working condition . Anyway , we are not the bosses .
I am so busy today .
Can I help you ?
I ’ m not sure . Perhaps you could do the shopping .
I ’ ll be glad to help .
Or maybe make the beds .
All you have to do is ask for help .
Thanks . That ’ s terrific !
The restaurant across the street hired a new Chinese chef , so I ordered some Chinese food there for this evening .
Good . I love Chinese food . What did you order ?
Something hot and spicy . They look very inviting on the menu . You are going to love them .
Maybe we can find a place to learn some Chinese cooking . I hear there's a place in Chinatown where you can take some courses . Are you interested ?
I'm not sure . I don't enjoy cooking that much . As long as we can order it from a restaurant , we don't have to learn to do it by ourselves .
You don't look too well . Maybe you should take the day off from work .
I couldn't do that . I have an important meeting to go to today .
Do you feel ok ?
Not really . After a 12 - hour flight , I've got jetlag , and on top of that , I think I've also got the flu .
Why don't you call your secretary and tell her to reschedule the meeting ? You should really get some rest or you'll end up feeling even worse than you do now .
Could you feel my forehead and check to see if I have a fever ?
You're really hot . Let me get you some Tylenol to bring the fever down .
Ok . I'll stay home this morning and rest , but if I feel better in the afternoon , I'm going to the meeting .
Zach , what's that on your arm ?
I don't know . It looks a bit red , but I'm sure it's nothing .
It looks like you have a red rash all over you ! Are you allergic to anything ?
Just cats , but I don't think I was near any cats in the last couple of weeks .
I completely forgot about your cat allergy . I took care of a cat for my friend here a few days ago . Oh no . we'd better go to the doctor and get some medicine . Let's go .
Shouldn't we make an appointment first ?
We would , but let's just go and see if there's an opening now before it gets worse .
I can't go to your party .
Do you like being a doctor ?
Yes , most of the time . But , sometimes things can get difficult .
Can you tell me about it ?
You know , sometimes patients can get very unreasonable . They may insist they are sick when they are not .
What can you do when this happens ?
Have you eaten ?
It's too hot to read .
We'd better go out for a walk .
Which season do you like best ?
Spring .
How about summer ?
I dislike it most .
Why ?
Because the hottest season is summer in a year .
My son came home from three years in the navy .
It was a real red letter day for you .
John , my father isn't there at all . Are you kidding ?
Cool , fellow , what's the date today , buddy ?
It's ... oh it's the 1st April , April Fool's Day .
I must be going .
Hi , I made a reservation for a mid-size vehicle . The name is Jimmy Fox .
I ’ m sorry , we have no mid-size available at the moment .
I don ’ t understand , I made a reservation , do you have my reservation ?
Yes , we do , unfortunately we ran out of cars .
But the reservation keeps the car here . That ’ s why you have the reservation .
I know why we have reservations .
I don ’ t think you do.If you did , I ’ d have a car.See , you know how to take the reservation , you just don ’ t know how to hold the reservation and that ’ s really the most important part of the reservation , the holding . Anybody can just take them .
But we do have a compact or an SUV if you ’ d like .
Fine . I ’ ll take the compact .
Alright . We have a blue Ford Focus for you , Mr . Fox . Would you like insurance ?
Do you think Tom will be elected president ?
No , I think Harry will get it .
Let's make a bet on who gets it .
I met a girl in elevator this morning . She works in a company upstairs . She said she envied the casual way we dress for work . She complained about the dress rule in her company . It requires everyone to wear formal clothes from Monday to Friday .
Well , I was wondering where those people with professional attire come from . Now , I know the answer .
You know , in a sense , a suits and ties are compulsory for male employees even in July , and no jewelry allowed for most of the female employees . Even the reasonable male leaf is returning the rule , isn ’ t that strict ?
To some extent , it is . Anyway , whether they like it or not , they do give people a very good impression .
What happened ? Why didn't he win ?
Didn't you hear ? He was disqualified .
How did that happen ? He's so talented ! I thought he had a great chance of winning a gold medal !
If he didn't have any drug problems , he would have won .
What ? What kind of drugs was he using ?
He was taking steroids to make him stronger and faster .
I thought that all athletes were supposed to be regularly tested for drugs .
They are . The only reason they didn't disqualify him until after the race is because the results from the text only came back afterwards .
That's so disappointing . I don't know why top athletes would feel the need to take drugs .
I don't think it's right , but I can understand why they might . Imagine how much pressure there would be to win for your country !
Regardless of how much pressure you're under , there's never a good reason to take drugs .
I agree . Hopefully with the new regulations , fewer athletes will try to cheat with drugs .
Cindy , how come nearly all the prime-time TV shows are comedies ?
That's because Americans love sitcoms .
Sitcoms ?
Situation comedies . A sitcom is half an hour long and it airs weekly . Sitcom shows tend to be about ordinary people . If there is one thing that all the shows have in common , it is teaching wholesome values .
In Taiwan , prime-time shows are an hour long and most of them aren't comedies .
Are you interested in history ?
Yes , I am . I enjoyed studying it at school , though I had trouble remembering all the dates , so my teacher never gave me good marks .
I love history , but I ’ Ve always thought that learning the reasons behind events is more important than remembering exactly when they happened .
I wish you had been my history teacher ! I might have got better marks !
Some people say that history repeats itself .
What does that mean ? The same events never happen twice , do they ?
The idea is that the people and dates change , but the reason why things happen stay the same .
You're looking great .
What's the matter , John ? you seemed to be restless today .
You see , I've been offered a new job . I can't decide whether to take it or not .
Oh , that's easy . If it's better than the one you are doing now , go for it . That's my advice .
It isn't that easy . I hate to quit my present job . People around here are very nice and the work itself is challenging .
Then what about the salary ? Would you get more ?
Yes , they say I would get a big sum .
Have you discussed it with your wife ?
Yes , she leaves it to me .
As I say it the work is well worth try . After all you can get a higher salary .
Sybil . Is that spelt with an I or a Y ?
Both actually . S , Y , B , I , L .
I see Mike farmer has make it into the Olympic team . He beat the national record by 0.1 of a second .
That ’ s great . He ’ s the best runner I ’ Ve seen this season . I ’ m sure he ’ ll win a medal at the Olympics .
I think you ’ re right . I think we have a very good athletics team . They should do well in the Olympics . How many medals do you think we ’ ll win ?
I really don ’ t know . I don ’ t think we ’ ll win many gold medals , but I think we should win several silver and bronze ones .
What do you think our chance are in other events .
In the last Olympics , we did very well in swimming , cycling and ball sports . I think we ’ ll do well in those same events .
We might get a gold medal in the sailing too . Our team put in a lot of practice .
I think we can expect to get between 30 to 40 medals in total .
Helen , did you hear I ’ m having a party ? Next Saturday in my place .
I may have something on that day , but thanks for inviting me .
Well , drop by if you can .
I will , do you want me to bring anything ?
It's said that John's broken up .
Really ? But his wife has always waited on him hand and foot .
I hear that John's leading a double wife .
Let's play chess .
I haven't played chess for a long time .
That's all right , I'm a beginner . I've just learnt how to play .
Look , there's a chessboard . Those two men have already finished playing .
You're a very good player
Not really , but once I won a prize .
So did I . I won a prize last week but it was a prize for beginners .
You have been here for how long ? Four months now ?
Yeah , about .
Do you know Chinese better now ?
Oh , definitely . I remember , when I first arrived in Guangzhou , my girlfriend was haggling with a sales clerk over the price of a mobile phone .
Oh , yeah . Many Chinese like to bargain . It happens almost everywhere .
I mean , I understand that . But the speed of the conversation got faster and faster , until it seemed to me that they would fight . My perception of the tone was that it was a violent shouting match . The truth was that it was a perfectly normal conversation .
A shouting match ? You ’ re so funny . You must be exaggerating . I don ’ t believe it .
I am not exaggerating at all . I ’ m telling you the truth . That was how I felt at that time .
Yes , perhaps . Chinese usually don ’ t notice that sort of thing . Maybe it ’ s quite natural to us .
Excuse me , can you tell me the name of the book you read ?
Harry Potter .
Harry Potter ? Is that book funny ?
Actually , the language itself is not so funny , but you can imagine the scene , that's funny .
Got it .
Have you ever read this book before ?
No , but my little brother likes it very much .
It's really a good book . You will like it too .
I'll try to read it . Actually , I like literature very much .
Wow , that sounds like a scholar . By the way , who's your favorite writer ?
Jane Austen .
Me too . Pride and Prejudice is my favorite .
Oh , it's getting late . I've got to run . It was nice talking to you , karren .
Thanks , Tim.Nice meeting you , too .
I guess we'll see just around .
Ye , I hope so.well.Take it easy .
Hey Sandra , what's wrong ? You look furious !
I've had it with Tim ! I think I'm going to quit !
But Sandra ... you love your job ! You spent months trying to get this position . It's perfect for you !
Yeah ... I know . But I'm sick and tired of all the office power struggles !
What kind of power struggles are you talking about ?
Basically , I think Tim is threatened by me . I'm doing a better job than he is so he's trying to sabotage my career !
So he talks about you behind your back ?
Yes . He's all nice and friendly to my face . But the second I turn around he stabs me in the back !
I had a worker like that once . She was always taking credit for my ideas .
I should keep a better record of my correspondence with the clients so if necessary I can prove it was my effort .
Doris , I'm glad you're home . I'm terrified . I don't know what to do !
What is it ? What happened ?
I think someone is stalking me .
No , it can't be . Really ? Who ?
I don't know . I saw him the first time Tuesday . He was at the cafe . I noticed he was looking at me a lot . Not just the usual looking , but staring.He just kept staring at me . He didn't stop .
What did you do ?
I didn't do anything . Finally , he left.But then I saw him again today . Outside the shoe store . Near the cafe . I went into a CD store and pretended I was looking at CD's . But then he came in too .
Did he leave when you left ?
Yes . Then I noticed he was on the sidewalk behind me . He was following me .
Man , I'm hungry . Do you know a good place to have lunch ?
Yes , I know a great place . What types of food do you like ?
Mexican , Japanese or Chinese would be great .
Oh , I know a place where you might like to eat .
Is it close by ?
It's down a block on the right ; can I show you the way ?
OK , I'd love the company .
have you ever been to Disneyworld ?
when I was young , my parents took me to the one in California . I always forget which — is that one Disneyland or Disneyworld ?
the one in Florida is Disneyworld and the one in California is Disneyland , so you must have been to Disneyland .
that's right . Why do you ask ?
well , I've never been to either so I was thinking of going to Disneyworld for my honeymoon .
when are you getting married ?
some time next year . We haven't set the date yet .
congratulations ! I had no idea .
thank you . So what do you think ? Would we have a good time ?
do you like amusement parks ?
for the most part , yes . Some of the rides are bit too scary for me , though .
if you don't think twice about the rides and go on every ride that you can , you'll have a good time .
even the roller coasters that go through tunnels in the dark ?
even those . It'll be very romantic , I think . You'll have loads of fun .
thanks for the advice . I'll talk to my fiance about it tonight .
Matthew ? Hi !
Steve ! Haven't seen you in ages ! How long's it been ?
It's got to be almost a year now .
How have you been ?
I'm pretty good . I've been looking for a place to live recently . My lease runs out next month and I don't want to renew it .
Yeah , I remember the neighborhood . Have you found a place yet ?
Not yet . But I am still looking through the classifieds . Wish me luck .
Well , maybe I can help . Remember my neighbor ?
Mrs . Thou ?
Yes , her daughter's having a baby , so she's moving in with her to help out . I think if you are interested , you can come over and have a look .
Great . It's a lovely neighborhood . And it would be nice to be neighbors again . It would be just like the old days !
Are you ready to go to the mall ?
Yeah . Dig my new pants ?
Copycat !
What do you mean ?
You went out and bought khakis , too !
No . Mine are a soft brown . Yours are khaki .
Have heard of Paul ?
No , what ?
He's got a promotion .
You're kidding .
No , they made him vicepresident in charge of sells .
I don't believe it.He is only being with the company for two years .
Well , it's true.The board man last thirdly and they choice Paul .
Jeff , I'm going to the supermarket . Do you want to come with me ?
I think the supermarket is closed now .
Oh , When does it close ?
It closes at 7:00 on Sundays .
That's too bad .
Don't worry , we can go tomorrow morning . It opens at 8: 00 .
Alright . What do you want to do now ?
Let's take a walk for a half an hour . My sister will get here at about 8: 30PM and then we can all go out to dinner .
Where does she live ?
She lives in San Francisco .
How long has she lived there ?
I think she's lived there for about 10 years .
That's a long time . Where did she live before that ?
Hey , Peter , have you had lunch yet ?
No . How about you ?
Who's that ?
I had a big argument with david yesterday . I hope he ’ s not still mad at me .
What did you argue about ?
He borrowed some money from me and I needed it back . He said he didn ’ t have the money yet .
Well , he should pay you back . It ’ s only fair .
Yes , but I got angry with him too quickly . He probably thought that I mistrusted him . I shouldn ’ t have got angry .
Did you lend him a lot of money ?
Not much . I had to pay an unexpected bill , so I needed the money back .
Well , talk to him about it next time you see him . He probably feels as bad about it as you do . Close friends sometimes have disagreements . It ’ s nothing unusual . Neither of you said anything really nasty , did you ?
No , we didn ’ t . I guess you ’ re right . We should patch things up .
Did you read the letter in the paper about smoking ? The person who wrote that must be crazy .
I don ’ t think so . I think the government should do everything it can to discourage people from smoking .
Maybe so . But a law banning cigarettes will do no good .
Do you know that the dolphin is the most intelligent animal in the world ?
Yes . Dolphins have a big brain and they are very smart . They are also the fastest swimmers in the world .
They must be amazing animals .
They are . I read a story about a dolphin saving a A from drowning in the sea .
I read that story too . They seem to be able to understand men .
Oh dear , my weight has gone up again .
I am not surprised , you eat too much .
And I suppose sitting at the desk all day in the office doesn't help .
No , I wouldn't think so .
I do wish I could lose weight .
Well , why don't you go on the diet ?
I've tried diets before but they've never worked .
Perhaps you should excercise more . Why don't you go to an exercise class .
Could you please wait for a minute ? I'll buy the tickets
All right .
Here is your ticket .
Thank you .
The park will close soon . We Should better go in right now .
Really ?
Yes , let's go in .
It is a new park , isn't it ?
Yes , how do you know ?
I guessed it .
Well , generally speaking , the park is a window on the world history , a window on the world civilization and a window on the world's tourist attractions as well .
I was just watching a documentary on TV about how people use dogs for various purpose . It was very interesting .
I love dogs . They have been used as guards for centuries . Nowadays , they are often used to find illegal drugs and bombs by the police and customs officers .
The documentary also pointed out that they are used by shepherds to round up sheep and by rescue workers to find people trapped under rubble or snow .
Horses are useful to people too . We use them for sports and recreation .
Don ’ t forget that horses are still used in many countries to pull ploughs and carts .
Can you ride a horse ?
Yes , I can . I don ’ t ride regularly though . How about you ?
I can ride too . Perhaps we could go horse riding together at the weekend ?
Where's Mrs . Johnson ?
Just call her Lisa , Mary . She's cooking dinner .
I see . Can I sit down ?
Of course ! Make yourself at home .
Thank you , Mr . Johnson .
Please , just call me Tom .
Okay , Tom .
Where's Cindy ?
She's upstairs in my room .
Have you heard of Paul ?
No , what ?
He's got a promotion .
You're kidding .
No , they made him vicepresident in charge of sells .
Oh , I don't believe it . He is only being with the company for two years .
Well , it's true . The board man last thirdly and they choice Paul .
Let's speed up . We're going to be late again .
If we hurry , can we get there in time ?
Is it your first time to join the sports meeting of Junior High School ?
Yes , and it's great . What are the events at the sports meeting ?
Long-distance race , dash , hurdle race , relay race , standing long jump , high jump , shotput and so on .
Our neighbor , Bruce , will take part in the relay race . Let's go have a look .
OK , let's go .
The competition will begin in 5 minutes , it's tense here .
Wonderful , Bruce is taking the lead .
Other competitors have almost caught up with him . They are neck and neck .
Come on , Bruce . Come on , Bruce .
Tim ’ s smiles are interesting .
Yes , they are shy and gentle but very powerful .
You are right . They sweep Nancy off her feet . And now she fell head over heels in love with him .
Have you enjoyed your weekend ?
Yes , it's been marvelous . It really was very kind of you to invite me . I hope it hasn't been too much trouble .
The Great Wall is a great attraction for visitors .
It's a man-made wonder . I've seen it many times in textbooks and it's part of my dream to visit it .
Someone claimed it was one of the two man-made wonders that could be seen on the moon .
I ’ m forming a music band .
Do you already know how to play an instrument ?
Uh ... Yeah ! I ’ Ve told you a thousand times that I ’ m learning to play the drums . Now that I know how to play well , I would like to form a rock band .
Aside from yourself , who are the other members of the band ?
We have a guy who plays guitar , and another who plays bass . Although we still haven ’ t found anyone to be our singer . You told me that you had some musical talent , right ?
Yes , I ’ m a singer .
Perfect . So you can audition this weekend here at my house .
What would you like for Christmas ?
I would like to have that new style Gl Joe .
Have you asked Santa ?
Lili , let ’ s take a vacation !
George , how can we ? Vacations cost money . And this month we don ’ t have much money left after paying the rent .
Well , Lili , we can visit different places in the state in our van 10 . We are not going to take a plane or stay at a hotel this time . Trust me , it won ’ t cost much .
Where will we sleep , then ?
In the van .
What about other expenses ?
Let ’ s see . Gas , food , recreation , we won ’ t spend much . Come on . Don ’ t hesitate . We need to get out of the house once in a while . We have been working hard , haven ’ t we ?
Maybe you ’ re right . When do you plan to go ?
The sooner the better ! I can ’ t wait !
Oh , I don ’ t know where we ’ re going yet .
As long as we ’ re going , you can decide where to go . I trust your judgments . I know you miss Chinese food , so we can eat at a Chinese restaurant this time .
Let ’ s go to Chicago.We can have lunch in Chinatown.Then we can go to a ball game at Wrigley Field !
What date will our field trip be on ?
The science field trip is next Monday at 8 o'clock in the morning . Do you want to make note of that on your calendar ?
Yes , I will make note of that .
Next Monday is December 2nd . The buses will leave at 8 , but we must begin loading at 7
I will be there half an hour early .
You might want to tell whoever is picking you up that you will return on December 8th . Do you have a ride ?
Yes , someone is picking me up .
To get back to campus by 8
Not at the moment — maybe later , though .
The acting of this film is marvelous in spite of the thin plot .
I'm sorry for hero .
I don't think there's any excuse for his acting in some parts .
How was your business trip ?
Nice to meet you here.How come you dropped into this company today ?
My boss sent me here to take some business documents back to his office . I didn't know you were working here.What a surprise.How long have you been doing this ?
Two years or so .
That is great.Do you have to work the night shift ?
No , in most cases I don't have to unless there is something urgent to deal with . I work five days a week .
Do you enjoy work here ?
It is hard to say.But I've to start by working as a trainee before I really become an experienced marketing assistant.Sometimes , I am really under great pressure when it gets busy .
Take it easy . I'm sure you will gain enough experience while working as a marketing assistant . I hope you haven't been given much trouble in the job .
Luckily not.The silent I meet are generally very friendly and have a good boss .
Scientists have found a second solar system in the universe .
What's the second solar system ?
It's just a system like ours , with a star and a number of planets going around it .
Is this good news or bad news ?
It's exciting news ! If we find a second solar system , we might find a second earth !
You mean with people on it ?
Why didn't you tell me you had a girlfriend ?
Sorry , I thought you knew .
But you should tell me you were in love with her .
Didn't I ?
You know you didn't .
Well , I am telling you now .
Yes , but you might have told me before .
I didn't think you would be interested .
You can't be serious . How dare you not tell me you are going to marry her ?
Sorry , I didn't think it mattered .
How was the movie last night ?
I didn't really like it .
Mary said that she was really pleased with the photography .
I found it very disappointing .
She liked the acting , too , because that's what she wanted to see .
I wasn't happy with it .
Honey , I ’ ll be right back !
Where are you going ?
I told you already ! I ’ m going to get my nails done .
Again ? You just went last week ! You spend more time at the nail salon than you do here at home ! Honestly , why do you need a manicure every week ?
Well , first of all , I like to pamper myself , and my nails look great . You should come with me !
Why ? I don ’ t want to have nail polish or anything like that !
They don ’ t only paint my nails ! The manicurist will remove my cuticles , file my nails , and apply at least nails coats of nail polish !
Good afternoon !
Good afternoon ! Sit down , please.How are you ?
I'm very well , thank you.How are you ?
Very well too , thank you very much.Isn ' t it a lovely day ?
Yes , it's beautiful , but it's also very hot .
Yes .
What's the weather like in your country ?
Mm ... It's quite warm now .
Where do you live ?
In London.Where do you live ?
I ’ Ve had it ! I ’ m done working for a company that is taking me nowhere !
So what are you gonna do ? Just quit ?
That ’ s exactly what I am going to do ! I ’ Ve decided to create my own company ! I ’ m going to write up a business plan , get some investors and start working for myself !
Have you ever written up a business plan before ?
Well , no , it can ’ t be that hard ! I mean , all you have to do is explain your business , how you are going to do things and that ’ s it , right ?
You couldn ’ t be more wrong ! A well written business plan will include an executive summary which highlights the idea of the business in two pages or less . Then you need to describe your company with information such as what type of legal structure it has , history , etc .
Well , that seems easy enough .
Wait , there ’ s more ! Then you need to introduce and describe your goods or services . What they are and how they are different from competitors ’ ? Then comes the hard part , a market analysis . You need to investigate and analyze hundreds of variables ! You need to take into consideration socioeconomic factors from GDP per capita to how many children on average the population has ! All this information is useful so that you can move on to your strategy and implementation stage , where you will describe in detail how you will actually execute your idea .
Geez . Is that all ?
Almost , the most important piece of information for your investors will be the financial analysis . Here you will calculate and estimate sales , cash flow and profits . After all , people will want to know when they will begin to see a return on their investment !
I hear that Mary got mad .
So I heard .
What ’ s wrong with her ?
Um , what will you do this weekend ?
How about a movie ? We haven't done that for a while .
A movie ? Sure . Do you know what's on right now ?
No . Why don't you check out the newspaper ?
What ’ s on TV tonight ?
Not much , that new reality-TV show , Ally McNeal , oooo , Dark Angel .
Wait a second . I want to watch Ally McNeal .
Oh , come on . That ’ s such a girl ’ s show .
No it ’ s not . It ’ s just funny .
Yeah , if you ’ re a girl .
Well , you just want to watch Dark Angel because of the hot girl .
That ’ s not true . Dark Angel is a good show .
It ’ s story is just an excuse to get the girl dressed up in different tight outfits .
O . K . , O . K . Let ’ s forget it . There ’ s a football game on too .
It ’ s really terrible !
What are you talking about ?
Don ’ t you see many parents are forcing there children ’ s hands to learn something they think important to their children . But the children are not interested in it at all .
Sarah , what did you do today ?
I went shopping .
Did you buy anything ?
Yes , I bought a few things .
What did you buy ?
I bought this coat . Do you like it ?
Yeah , I like it a lot . It's very pretty . Where did you buy it ?
At the mall on 5th street .
Was it expensive ?
No , it wasn't expensive . It was on sale for 20 dollars .
That's cheap .
I know . It was a really good deal .
Hi , Victor . How are you ?
Oh , I'm fine .
So , are you going to go to class tonight ?
Maybe ... but I don't think so .
Really ? What's the matter ?
I don't know . I'm just feeling a little sad .
Listen . Come with me to class , and after class we can go out for dinner .
How's John doing ?
The Phoenix team overpowered its counterpart 86 to 50 .
They're absolutely right to get a replacement for 21 .
If the Phoenix beats the Rocket , it will enter the final .
What's that book you have under your arm ?
It's the best seller everyone's been talking about for the last six months .
How in the world did you get a copy ? I've put a hold on it at the public library for weeks and I'm still waiting my turn .
I checked it out of the rental library . It only costs five cents a day .
Is it really worth paying for ?
I can't tell yet . I haven't got beyond the first chapter .
Come on , you are left behind !
Wow , I can't catch my breath . You are running too fast , honey .
You just need more exercise .
Yes , but you need to slow down . This is jogging , not racing !
I don't care . I want to burn up my fat .
But running so fast is not good for people over forties .
Why ?
We are not as athletic as we were when young . Mild exercise is more suitable for us .
But I want to burn up more calories !
In fact , in order to burn up your fat , you must take it slowly for a longer time .
Hello , Daisy , how are you doing ?
Fine , thank you . I haven ’ t seen you for quite some time . What have you been up to recently ?
I have been spending a lot of time watching movies at home , so you wouldn't have seen me . Recently , I've been obsessed with horror films .
Oh , how can you be infatuated with horror films ? They're so scary .
Yeah , you are right I used to not watch horror films , but after seeing Silence of the Lamb with Mike last month , I fell in love with them .
It's amazing . But if I were you , I wouldn't have the courage to watch the first one .
But it's really exciting .
Maybe , but I would rather watch romance , science fiction , crime or even disaster movie instead of a horror picture . I wouldn't dare sleep at night after watching one .
Basically . you'll watch any type of movie except horror .
Yep .
I think you should have a try someday . Maybe you'll change your mind .
It's hard to be optimistic about things with the way the economy's headed ... The trade deficit is getting larger , consumption's down , I really think we're headed for a recession .
The economy has been stagnant for a while now . We've been in a recessive state for several months already . What worries me the most is the trade deficit . I think the government should do more to encourage exports .
Increasing exports would weaken the currency . I think the main point is economic growth . We need more jobs . Factories have outsourced and moved many jobs to foreign countries . The result is an increase in unemployment in our own country , lower consumption , lower production , and an overall feeble economy . If more people are working , it will give the economy a boost .
Are you an art aficionado ?
Not really . I like going to an art exhibition once or twice a year . I hardly know anything about art or sculpture . You are a true art lover , aren ’ t you ?
I love going to art galleries , particularly when one is holding an exhibition of abstract art .
I never understand the meaning of those painting . They are too abstract for me . I didn ’ t pay much attention in art class at school .
Art isn ’ t for everyone . I ’ m going to an exhibition tomorrow at the national gallery . It ’ s an exhibition of greek and roman sculpture .
I like sculpture , especially that from ancient rome or Greece . What time are you thinking of going ? I ’ d love to go with you .
I thought I ’ d have an early lunch and go immediately afterwards . Does that sound ok to you ? Bus 51 goes directly there .
That sounds fine . What time shall we meet at the bus stop ?
What does your mother do , may I ask ?
My mother works in a company as an accountant .
Is she busy ?
Hello , Bessie .
Hello , Jack.Happy birthday !
My birthday ? I forgot it , Thank you for remembering my birthday .
I'd like to offer you my congratulations on your birthday and best wishes for your future happiness , good health and continued success . I've asked the Fairy Flowers to send you a bunch of flowers . I hope you'll like them .
Thanks a lot . I'm so touched .
Now let me sing " Happy birthday " for you .
Nice day , isn't it ?
It sure is .
Why don't you sit down and relax , darling ?
I don't want to .
Well , come over and talk to me then .
Certainly not .
May I turn on the TV then ?
Turn on the TV for what ?
So that we can sit down together and listen to some music .
Listen to the music ? And who will cook dinner , will you ?
I will , but let's go to the disco after dinner .
Diane Grant ? I haven't seen you for ages !
Brian ! How have you been ?
Pretty good . Say , you've really changed !
Oh , well , I've lost some weight . And my hair is longer than before .
Well , you look great ! How are you ?
I'm doing really well . I got married about three years ago . I have two kids now .
How is your new dormitory ?
It's very nice . There are only four people , and those girls are very kind and friendly .
Well , do you all major in the same subject ?
No , the other three girls major in a computer science , and they can help me a lot with the computer operating .
Peter , how often do you exercise ?
Well , I swim and run every day .
Now , tell me , what do you eat ?
Well , I don't eat any meat , but I do eat fish and eggs .
Do you eat a lot of vegetables ?
Oh yes , and fruit , I love fruit .
What do you drink ?
What ’ s the Mountaineering Club doing this weekend ?
We are going to climb a cliff on the Colorado River .
How hard is the climb ?
It is a very difficult climb because there are not many places to put your hands and feet .
What did you do last week ?
We rappelled down the side of 300 - foot cliff . It was very exciting .
Wow ! That sounds like a lot of fun . I ’ m sorry I missed it .
Well , you should come this weekend . I think you could do the climb .
Yeah , I will . See you then !
How many languages can you speak ?
I can speak French and German .
How well can you speak them ?
I can speak German quite well , but I can't speak French very well .
Can you help me to translate these sentences into German now ?
Gross ! What are you doing to yourself ?
Chill ! I'm just curling my eyelashes .
It looks like some kind of primitive form of torture .
You're such a wimp ! You're afraid of an eyelash curler .
Well , you might pinch your eyelid ! Or lose an eyeball !
Do you really have to work today ?
Yes . I'm afraid so .
But you'll miss out on the football game .
How smart of you to book the tickets before hand !
Oh , do you really think so ?
Of course , otherwise you ’ ll just have to wait for hours .
I had an accident .
I found a new job after all , and I like this one even better than the last .
Tom , I won first prize in the poetry contest .
Come on ! You're pulling my leg .
Really ! Here's my trophy .
What a beautiful watch . It goes very well with your ring .
Thank you .
Is that your wedding ring ?
I'm not married yet . It's my engagement ring .
Well , congratulations . When is the big date ?
In June .
Did you have the watch before getting the ring ?
Actually , we bought the ring together after I got the watch .
You did a fabulous job with the selection . It's gorgeous .
Thank you so much .
What kind of watch is it ?
It's a Tag Heer .
If you don't mind me asking , how much do they cost ?
This one is $ 1500 . But they range from $ 600 to $ 3000 .
That's why it looks so nice . I should have figured . You always get what you pay for .
I'm really mad at Bob .
Hi , Jack , how have you been ?
Not very well .
Why ? Looks like you're feeling very down ! What happened ?
Nothing .
Come on . For a man who's feeling so , down , there're usually two reasons . Either his career is going downhill , or he has a broken heart . Since you're so successful , it must be the latter .
Well , you're right . I just broke up with Jane .
Oh , I'm sorry . I thought you two were made for each ocher .
Well , you never know . I'm ready for a commitment and want to settle down , but she says she wants to pursue her career while she's still young .
Well , she is not to blame . It's always difficult to choose between career and family .
Maybe you're right .
Jack , I don't know what to say to comfort you , but cheer up ! There are plenty of fish in the sea and you'll find your soul mate , your perfect match !
Do you know Sally ?
Sally . She is a bachelor girl . She is an excellent designer . Many of the company's advertisements are her child trains .
Why is she still single ? She must have a face that would stop clock .
Excuse me . Do you have the time ?
My watch is a few minutes fast . It's about six forty , I think .
Is it ? Oh , no . The concert will begin in twenty minutes . Are we too late to get there ?
Did you watch the volleyball match last night ?
Yeah .
Who won ?
China .
What is the score ?
China beat Brazil three to zero .
What do you mean ? If he was a good programmer , he should have been raking it in .
The boss wanted to pay Bob with stock options . But Bob didn't want to play that game again .
Again ?
At his last start-up , Bob worked for stock and no salary . They folded and he made zip .
Ouch .
You mustn't touch the wet paint , Bill .
I'm sorry . I won't do it again .
Try to be more careful in future . Look ! you've damaged the sign .
Is this the sign ? What does it says ?
Good morning . I ’ m from the New York book review . Could I ask you some questions about your latest book ?
Sure . Take a seat ... what would you like to know ?
First , I ’ Ve heard that your latest book is based on a true story .
That ’ s correct . It ’ s a murder mystery based on actual murders that book place in Florida several years ago . The main character-the police invesigator-is based on the man who investigated the case .
How do you research your books ?
I always visit the places that I use as setting for stories . Readers like things to be as factually correct as possible-even in fiction ! I usually base my characters on people I have met . Most character are a mixture of the characters of two or more people .
I really like your books . I ’ Ve just finished this one . I read it from cover to cover in a single day . Congratulation on making the bestseller list yet again !
Thank you . Let met sign it for you ... there you go .
Oh ! Thank you very much . I heard that you are currently writing a collection of short stories . What are the stories about ?
There ’ s a real mix of stories in the book . I haven ’ t finished all of them yet , though . Many of them are short detective stories , but there are also horror stories and sci-fi ones . If you give me your business card , I ’ ll make sure you get an advance copy to review .
What shall I call him ?
Oh , you may call him Uncle , or Henry .
What's he doing ?
For the 100th anniversary of the opening of the library we are going to have a party .
That's a wonderful way to celebrate this grand old library !
I hoped you would be willing to brainstorm with me for party ideas .
That is right up my alley . You say party and I'm there .
Perfect . It will be open to the public and we anticipate roughly about five to seven hundred people .
Will it be an all day event ?
Yes . And we checked with the city and we have permission to use the park adjacent to the library .
I'm so glad I bought this watch !
Cool ! Flashy red lines !
I think this is the coolest watch I've ever owned .
Is it waterproof ?
Isn't that a silly question ? You know how much of an athlete I am .
Uh , huh ... so what kind of sports do you need a waterproof watch for ?
Do you take a bus to and from work ?
Yeah , everyday . And there ’ s only one choice . All the other buses are going the other direction .
Hmm . I have the same problem . When I leave work , it ’ s always rush hour . So the buses are always crowded .
Oh , yeah , it ’ s terrible . I will tell you the funniest thing I have seen in China . It ’ s when so many people try to get onto one city bus , and the last guy is squeezed in so tight that the door is tightly pressed against his butt .
That sounds terrible the way you describe it . But you know , not long ago I really suffered on the bus .
What happened ? Were you having a hard time getting on a bus ?
You just can ’ t imagine ! I waited for the first bus but it was too full , so I waited for the second , and it was still very crowded . Then I decided not to wait for the next one , and got on the second bus . It was so full that I had to stand on one foot ! No kidding !
Hmm . Good exercise , uh ?
Yeah , absolutely !
And it ’ s so much fun . One day , the bodies were so tightly packed that some girl ’ s behind was pressed against my front . I was afraid to put my hands down for fear of accidentally groping her .
You were so happy , weren ’ t you ?
We are going to have a picnic tomorrow at the picnic center .
That's great .
Now let's get things ready .
Don't worry . There are all kinds of things in the center .
Look ! Mom , that's amazing ! I can't believe the girls have so neat movements .
Yeah , they all received very strict training . A minute on the stage takes ten-year practice .
And all their movements are so elegant . It seems like dancing in the water .
Exactly , you know , water ballet puts dancing , music and swimming together .
There you go ! Daddy has told me that water ballet is also called Synchronized Swimming .
That's my boy ! Katherine Curtis created this activity in 1920 . And in 1984 , it was authorized as one activity in Olympic Games .
Wow , Mom is more knowledgeable than Dad . I must learn from you .
My little boy , you should learn more from me . I'm almost thirty years older than you .
OK , you're the boss . Look , Mom , one guy has just jumped into the swimming pool .
It seems that nobody in your class likes Paul .
The boy is good for nothing .
As a teacher , I don ’ t know how to help him .
Hey Rachael , what's up ? How is your day ?
Not bad.We have had a big meeting today , remember ?
Oh , yea . I forgot.So how did it go ?
Pretty well . I think the boss liked my ideas .
Great , so what happens now ?
Do you believe in UFOs ?
Of course , they are out there .
But I never saw them .
Are you stupid ? They are called UFOs , so not everybody can see them .
You mean that you can them .
That's right . I can see them in my dreams .
They come to the earth ?
No . Their task is to send the aliens here from the outer space .
Aliens from the outer space ? Do you talk to them ? What do they look like ?
OK , OK , one by one , please ! They look like robots , but they can speak . Their mission is to make friends with human beings .
That means that you talk to them ? In which language ?
Of course in English , they learn English on Mars too .
You look so happy , Anna . Any good news ?
Yes . I ’ Ve won the first prize in the math contest .
Really ? Congratulations !
Thank you , Paul .
By the way , would you like to have dinner with me tomorrow evening ? Tomorrow is my birthday .
Good , happy birthday to you !
Not so soon . It ’ s not my birthday today . Well , you ’ ll come , won ’ t you ?
Sure , I will . Thank you for inviting me .
Do you have a minute ?
Hey , May , look , Is that the the poster of the movie we saw yesterday ?
Yes , that's right . That's the poster of the The Witch .
May , I really regret watching it with you last night .
Did it scare you ?
Of course not . I just thought the movie was ... boring .
Boring ? Come on , you clutched to my arm all the time .
Well , I admit . The ghosts were scary .
I like scary movies .
That's Gucci's influence . I love science fiction movies !
Of course you do . They are silly stories just for little kids like you .
Don't call me kid . I am a grownup .
Do you dare watch scary movies with me tonight ?
Of course ! I can watch them without you !
What is your nationality ?
I am Chinese by birth .
Where is your domicile place ?
I know you have a son . How old is he ?
He's going to turn six next month .
Who is looking after him ?
My mother-in - law . She retired last year .
You really are lucky !
Say , what's your favorite sport ?
Mmmm ... it's hard to say . I like golf a lot-but I guess I like tennis better .
Do you play much tennis ?
Yes , quite a bit . How about a game sometime ?
So Janet , do you do any sports ?
Well , I go to the gym a lot . I am a member of a gym nearby .
Yeah , how often do you go ?
About three times a week if I can .
Not bad ! Do you do any other sports ?
Hello , Ken .
Hello , George .
Have you just been to the cinema ?
Yes , I have .
What ’ s on ?
Paris in the Spring .
Oh , I ’ Ve already seen it . I saw it on television last year . It ’ s an old film , but it ’ s very good .
Paris is a beautiful city . I have never been there . Have you ever been there , Ken ?
Yes , I have . I was there in April .
Paris in the spring , eh ?
It was spring , but the weather was awful . It rained all the time .
They got a divorce at last .
It's inevitable . Their love wasbuilt on the sand , and this is why their marriage has landed on the rocks .
You said it . Love but on the sand will soon be on the rocks .
Where are you going ?
I'll accompany my wife to the hospital .
What's wrong with her .
She is expecting .
Congratulations to you .
I can ’ t stand being with you anymore . I'm sick of your drinking .
I swear never to drink again . Just give me another chance , please !
How many chances have I given you ? I don ’ t trust you any more .
Are there any interesting stories in the newspaper today ?
There are a few stories about natural disasters . There is a massive forest fire in Australia . It covers several square kilometers of land has destroyed many more square kilometers .
Was it caused accidentally or naturally ? Sometimes it gets so hot that fires begin naturally in Australia and Africa .
Nobody knows at the moment , but it has been very hot there recently . The drought in Africa is causing starvation . Millions of people have migrated to try and find food .
What is the international community doing to help ?
The European union has sent several plants with relief supplies . Several countries have sent soldiers to distribute food and medical supplies . Refugee camps have been set up across the region .
How many countries have been affected ?
Six have been seriously affected , but the refugees are also migrating to several surrounding countries .
I saw on the tv yesterday that there has been another earthquake in iran .
Yes . There have been a few there recently . They say that this one was not a big quake . The Iranians are dealing with it on their own . They have purchased some special equipment to find people buried u
Does the newspaper say anything about casualties ?
Is this a photo of your family ?
Yes , it is.It was taken just before I was leaving for college .
You look so lovely .
I heard you've found a new job .
Yes , I'm now working in a company .
So you're quite happy with your new job ?
Would you come to spend the weekend with us ?
Oh , I ’ m afraid I can ’ t . I ’ Ve had a date already .
That ’ s too bad .
You received a letter in the mail .
Give it here .
Who ’ s the letter from ?
I think it ’ s my acceptance letter from NYU .
I want to know what it says .
They didn ’ t accept me .
Are you serious ?
It ’ s the truth .
Are you okay ?
I really wanted to get into NYU .
I am really sorry to hear that .
Why are you so quiet ?
My girlfriend just broke up with me .
You must feel terrible now .
Yeah .
I remember my first break up . It was the worst feeling in the world . I was crying everyday for three months . And slowly , it got better . I know you'll feel better too .
You've been through this too ?
Yeah . I remember it very clearly . The pain makes it easy to remember . I know you're really hurting right now , but you know many people experience break ups .
But it hurts too much .
I know it's painful , but it's only temporary . After the pain goes away , you'll find other girls .
What if I don't want to find another girl ?
You'll change your mind . Look at everyone in the world . They all break up and move on . The faster you understand this , the quicker you will recover .
You're right .
I also know you must still have strong feelings for her , but try to think of all the bad things . You know she didn't treat you that well . Is that the person you want to spend the rest of your life with ?
Yeah . Thanks for the talk .
I'll give you a call later . We should hang out . It's good to be around people .
Excuse me , what do you want for this bag ?
Let me see . The one goes for $ 17 .
Would you take $ 12 ?
No , I can ’ t let you have it for 12.How about 14 ?
13.50 ?
I ’ m afraid I spoke in all of the table clock .
Never mind about that .
I ’ m terribly sorry , Won ’ t you let me pay for ?
A :: Mr Clinton , it's nice to see you again .
Nice to see you again , too . Peter . How's your family ?
A :: Very well . How's Mrs Clinton ?
Whatever we do , we should do it above board .
You are right . We shouldn't do anything under the table .
Morning , Zina . Just wanted to say thanks again !
Hi , Vince . Thanks for stopping by . How's the work coming along for the online auction ?
Oh , yeah . I'm glad you mentioned that . I think we need to hire somebody new to manage it .
Can't Elvin handle it ?
This is the best dinner I've ever had .
How about the soup ?
I've never tasted anything better .
Hey Nick , what are you up to ?
Not much , just heading over to the shooting range . You wanna come ?
Seriously ? You mean to fire a real weapon ? I don ’ t know man .
Yeah , it will be fun ! I have a 9mm pistol that is really easy to shoot . I also have a revolver that ’ s really fun too ! They have big targets at the range that we could use to practice and improve your aim .
Yeah that would be cool ! Maybe I can also have a try at other weapons like a machine gun or a shotgun ! Maybe even a rocket launcher or an anti tank missile ! Or what about a flame thrower !
Whoa , take it easy there Rambo . Don ’ t get carried away . These weapons are not toys , and you must first learn how to handle them properly . There are basic rules that you must abide by in order to be safe . For example , never handle a weapon that you haven ’ t inspected yourself . Always make sure there isn ’ t anything in the chamber , and never put your finger on the trigger unless you are ready to shoot !
Wow , I didn ’ t know ! It always looks so cool and easy in the movies !
The reality is different you know , running and firing a weapon is a lot harder than in the movies ! So are you ready ?
Hi , Jim . How are you ? I haven ’ t seen you for a while .
I ’ m fine . I ’ Ve been out of town . I just got back .
Where were you ?
Broadway Mall is having a big sale this weekend . You wanna go ?
Don't feel like it . I'm broke .
Well , we can still do some window shopping , can't we ?
Just look around ? Ah , that's boring .
What's the problem , Nada ? You look down in the dumps .
I don't know . My life is a big mess . Everything is so complicated .
come on , nothing can be that bad .
but promise me , you'll keep it a secret .
ok , I promise . So what's troubling you so much ?
I've fallen in love with my boss .
really ? Is he married ?
no , of course not . He is still single .
then what's your problem ?
I try to keep it to myself . But there is a lot of gossip about us .
oh , I see . Office romance tends to be the subject of gossip .
worse still , he is trying to avoid me these days .
office romance is very tricky .
it gives me a lot of pressure and I feel depressed .
You're not looking happy . What's the matter ?
Oh , nothing special . I'm just a bit tired .
With the job ?
With everything , with everybody , with all this !
A good suggestion for you . You need a holiday .
It wasn't always like this , you know .
What do you mean ?
Well , I mean . We always do the same thing . There's no variety in our lives .
You need a holiday . That's what's the matter .
I wonder what he looks like . Oh , I can't wait to see him ! His email said he'd be wearing a white hat . ( looking around for him ) oh , there is .
Hey , Isabelle ...
Logan ! Why on earth are you hiding here ? White hat ! Come on ! Don't tell me you're the guy ! It can't be true .
Yes , I am the guy .
What a bummer ! You set me up ?
Let me explain . I didn't mean to hurt you ...
How dare you ! ( starts to walk off )
Hang on one second . Hear me out , just this once , Isabella !
Why did you lie to me in the email ?
I didn't lie . You just didn't ask me my real name .
I should have known it was you . No wonder all the 20 questions were answered correctly . I thought I might have found the one for me .
Peter , how often do you exercise ?
Well , I swim and run every day .
Now , tell me , what do you eat ?
Well , I don't eat any meat , but I do eat fish and eggs .
Do you eat a lot of vegetables ?
Oh yes , and fruit , I love fruit .
What do you drink ?
Well , I never drink alcohol , coffee or tea . They are very bad for you .
Did you watch the volleyball match last night ?
Yeah .
Who won ?
China .
What was the score ?
China beat Brazil 3 to 0 .
Even if our company didn't have a dress code , I still think people would wear formal clothing to work .
I wouldn't be so sure ... People want to wear what they feel most comfortable in .
Maybe that's true for some positions , but I think the marketing and sales staff would definitely not agree . They dress for success ! You can't go out on a sales call if you are dressed in jeans . It's just not respectful to you client .
I think what you wear is so overrated . I would rather have a down-to-earth , honest and solid sales person than a painted , patent leather , designer suite salesman .
It's not as simple as that . People judge you by your appearance , whether you like it or not . So dressing professional is being professional . The image that you portray to others is so important in business . It's your image and how others perceive you that makes the difference between landing or losing a sale .
Isn't it wonderful walking here ?
What do you mean ?
I mean look at all these magnificent buildings around us .
Yes , look over there . That's the Empire State Building . My book says it's 102 stories tall .
It's quite famous but don't you think it looks a bit old-fashioned ?
You're right , but when it was built in 1930 it was a marvel of technology and engineering .
What other important buildings are we going to see on Fifth Avenue ?
Quite a number . Actually every skyscraper has a history . A few blocks ahead we'll see St.Patrick ' s Cathedral and just across the street will be the world-renowed Rockefeller Center . It's a landmark in the history of architecture .
What's there after that ?
Well then , there's a Central Park . Facing the park on Fifth Avenue is probably some of the most expensive properties in the world .
What are they all for ?
Hey Kevin , what are you doing here ? Don't you usually spend Tuesday nights at home studying ?
I needed to get out of the house . My parents just went ballistic over something my older sister told them .
What did she tell them ? Is she dropping out of college ?
Nothing that serious . She finally told them that she moved out of the dormitory a few months ago and has been living with her boyfriend .
And your parents took it badly ?
That's putting it mildly . My father started shouting at my sister and my mother just glared at her .
Ouch , that sounds bad . What did your sister do ?
She started arguing back to my dad that how much she loves her boyfriend , how they're in love and it's not hurting anybody , and so on . My dad said she's too young to do this , and that she should move out right away .
How long has your sister been with her boyfriend ?
Three years . They've been dating since freshman year . They're even talking about marriage .
Really ? Then I guess living together would be a good idea .
What do you mean ?
Well , these days too many people are getting divorced . If they live together , then at least they're finding out if they're really compatible or not .
Do you think they two will get married ?
Yeah , you can count on it .
I think so . Yes , they get along so well .
I like him . He's good for her .
What do you think of Frank ?
He is all right . But I think he seems to have no back bone .
Why do you say that ?
Uh-oh . We don't have a flashlight .
Don't worry . We'll make it back to the camp site before dark .
Do you speak only English in the class , or does your teacher explain everything to you in Spanish ?
Oh , we never speak Spanish in class ! Miss.Parker speaks to us only in English .
I suppose she's right . Does she speak English very slowly ?
Not always . Sometimes we don't understand her . Then she has to repeat what she said .
It must be interesting to study English .
Mario and I are the best students in the class . Miss.Parker says that my pronunciation is very good .
Is English pronunciation easy or difficult ?
It's quiet everywhere in winter .
Yes . I like winter .
Me too .
It's snowing heavily . What about taking a walk ?
That's a good idea . Let's go !
What a heavy snow ! Look ! The water is frozen .
Take care ! Don't slip on the ground .
I've got it . I like the feeling of stepping on the ice .
Yes . Very wonderful .
There is a snowman over there .
Tim's always bothering me .
Who are those guys ?
Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O ’ Neal , they are the Los Angeles Lakers ’ star players .
Oh .
Wait a second . He shoots , he scores !
All right !
Here comes Jordan , though .
Wow , Michael Jordan ’ s slam-dunks are beautiful things to watch .
Yeah . He ’ s older , so he doesn ’ t slam as much as he did when he was younger , but when he does , it ’ s still amazing .
Which team do you think will win ?
I am sorry to trouble you again , Mr.Stone .
It's ok . What do you want to ask ?
Where should I go after I arrived at the university ?
The first place you should go is the International Center .
Why ?
You can get help there in dealing with the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service ; you can find Foreign Student Advisers .
What kind of role do foreign student advisers play ?
They'll discuss personal concerns , housing , adjustment , finances and other matters with you .
Can we get any more help at the International Center ?
Yes , a lot more . If you go there just before the beginning of the fall's semester , you can get your student ID and social security number there . They will keep your documents up-to-date . They will offer an orientation program for new comers . They will also help you contact your department and registration office .
I see . It must be worth going to .
Besides these , the center staff also works with community organizations which provide tours , home hospitality , speaking engagements and assistance for wives of foreign students . In cooperation with nationality clubs , student associations and other organizations , the International Center provides a varied program of cultural and social events throughout the year .
Wonderful . It is a home for foreign students .
hi , Lander . What's wrong ?
I can hardly make ends meet these days .
same here . I have't brought any new clothes for three months .
my income remains the same but prices just continue to rise .
true . The news says that there is a general increase in the price of daily necessities .
definitely . I have to spend 300 yuan more on food every month .
the biggest price jump is for pork , so most people have to turn to chicken .
is that inflation ?
inflation is more than just the rising prices , I guess . But the central bank is warning about the risk of inflation .
has the government taken some measures to curb it ?
yes . The government has banned price hikes in some key industries like energy .
but I'm afraid the price hikes will spill over from food into other areas of the economy .
you said it . I think we should tighten our budget and cut our spending .
how ?
for a start , we can take the public transport to work . You know , running a car is a big expense .
OK , everyone . Gather around . Here are the rules . No tackling . No pushing .
You shouldn't grab someone else's shirt . That's a foul .
Play is stopped when the person with the ball is touched .
You can touch them only between the shoulder and the knees .
The touchdown lines are there and there . OK , let's play !
Have you adapted to the lifestyle in China ?
Yeah , almost . But there is one thing .
What ?
I still wonder what privacy meant for Chinese people . I don't mean to say that there's no privacy in China , but ...
What is it ?
Some of my Chinese colleagues just share their personal stories in front of others .
That makes you feel uncomfortable ?
Yeah . we never do that in a public office .
Perhaps that's because we hold different ideas about privacy .
I have felt that . One day when i was in a queue , reading a newspaper story , the man behind me peered through my shoulder and stared at the newspaper I was holding .
Well , that's not rare . I've seen people reading at others ' newspaper while taking a metro or a bus .
Just stare at the newspaper holding in the hands of the one next to him ?
Yeah .
What courses did you take in college ?
I took a lot of courses , such as Philosophy , Logic , Ethics , Aesthetics , etc .
Which course did you like best ?
Hi . Have you got a personal computer ?
Certainly . What's the matter ?
I wonder if you often trade with others on the internet .
Sure . I often buy things or do business through it without going out to the physical stores .
Great ! It's just like viewless stores . But how can you shop or order on line or trade on line ?
That's simple . Just click the hyperlink , www.taobao.com or www . ebay.com , and you can see the specimen of the goods shown on the screen , and then you can place an order online with the sales company . And the goods will be delivered to your place .
Is the service charged ?
No . it's free .
We are planning to go to Beidaihe for vacation . Do you want to go with us ?
Excuse me , is this seat taken ?
I ’ m afraid this seat is taken .
Oh . is it . Thank you anyway .
You ’ re welcome . Why don ’ t you ask the conductor when he comes by ?
I prefer potatoes to eggplants .
I feel eggplants are more nutritious .
But as a matter of fact , potatoes taste better .
Are you sure you can't lend me five thousand dollars ?
Hmm ... I'll tell you what . I'll lend you four thousand dollars , but you have to pay me back next week .
Where do you plan to go this winter ?
Alps , suppose .
Oh , yes , you like skiing .
Every time when heroes came back from the battlefield , we took our hats off to them .
You were showing respect and admiration for them .
Frank ’ s getting married , do you believe this ?
Is he really ?
Yes , he is . He loves the girl very much .
Who is he marring ?
A girl he met on holiday in Spain , I think .
Have they set a date for the wedding ?
OK . Come back into the classroom , class .
Does the class start again , Mam ?
Yes , but to the heath , this break has long enough .
Oh , breaktime flies .
Come on , baby . It ’ s time now .
Mam , another minute , could I ?
Do you have any hobbies ?
Yes , I like collecting things .
Oh , that ’ s interesting , and but what kind of things ?
Several things , for example , Very coins , stamps , stones and so on .
Stones ? I know many people collecting coins and stamps but stones ?
Yes , stones .
Jenny , what's wrong with you ? Why do you keep weeping like that ?
Mary told me that she had seen you with John last night . I got to know the fact that you are playing the field .
What a nice day !
yes . How about going out and enjoying the sunshine on the grass ?
great , let's go !
hey , darling , I think I might have a little heatstroke from being in the sun all day . I was so relaxed . It felt as if I were in another world .
exactly . You know , the sunshine and wind remind me of our honeymoon . You remember ? The island , the sound of the waves , the salty sea air and the sunshine ...
yes , it was wonderful but it's already been a year . How time flies !
why not go again to celebrate out one-year anniversary ? We can go to the same beach , stay in the same hotel and enjoy a dinner in the same restaurant .
are you kidding ? Can you afford it ? Do you think we can get a room on such short notice ?
never mind that , I'll take care of it . Are you available next week ?
yeah , I think so .
ok . I'll make the arrangements . It will be great .