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train_2082
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Aubree: What book is that?
Kevina: I just bought a new atlas. I'm looking this map of the world. Look at Russia! That's a vast country.
Aubree: Canada, china, and the use are huge too.
Kevina: There are several tiny countries in the world too. Countries like Monaco are smaller than many cities.
Aubree: Those small countries are microscopic compared to Russia. European countries are relatively small. France looks quite big in Europe, but compared to many countries in other continents, it's not very l
Kevina: Britain is half the size of france, but great Britain is still one of the largest islands in the world.
Aubree: The thing with large countries is that often they have vast areas of land that are useless or hardly used. Russia and Canada have enormous areas of ice and forest.
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Aubree is looking at a map of the world and discusses with Kevina about the large countries like Russia, Canada and China, and tiny countries.
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train_2083
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Briana: Frank, I want your advice on something. Some scientists I met at the conference 6 this afternoon have invited me to a party. Actually, they called it an informal get-together.
Frank: And what's the problem?
Briana: When I asked how people were going to dress, Dr. Lite said it was casual.
Frank: And you want to know what to wear?
Briana: Well, last night I went out with some journalists for a casual party, but I was overdressed. I wore what I consider casual - - an outfit of skirt, blouse, scarf, and medium heels. . . you know.
Frank: That sounds just right to me. What was wrong with it?
Briana: Everyone else there was wearing blue jeans. Several of the women had on running shoes. I felt out of place. So I have no idea what to wear tonight.
Frank: My guess is you can safely wear last night's outfit to tonight's party.
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Briana asks Frank to give some advice on what to wear for a casual party. Frank suggests Briana wear last night's outfit to tonight's party.
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train_2084
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Karilynn: Would you like to come to our party?
Samuele: I'd like to. But I'm not myself today.
Karilynn: what happened? You look so pale.
Samuele: It's the end of the world for me.
Karilynn: What makes you say that?
Samuele: Today, I'm told I failed three courses.
Karilynn: Oh, that's too bad. Work harder next term.
Samuele: I'm such a fool that duplication of effort is only a waste of time to me.
Karilynn: Don't lose heart. Everything will be fine.
Samuele: I hope so.
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Samuele failed three courses, and Karilynn encourages Samuele not to lose heart.
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train_2085
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Shauna: Do you want some dessert?
Josie: No thanks. We just need our check. Have you seen the waitress?
Shauna: Where is our waitress anyway?
Josie: Yes, the service hasn't been the best. Is that our waitress over there?
Shauna: I'll walk over and get the bill, since I don't think the waitress is coming over here any time soon.
Josie: Good idea. Just bring it back and we'll figure it out together.
Shauna: So the bill is $ 36. 00.
Josie: How much do you think we should leave for a tip?
Shauna: My first inclination is to leave nothing for a tip.
Josie: I agree, but we don't really know the whole story. There may have been problems in the kitchen beyond her control.
Shauna: Let's leave 10 %, so that we at least leave something for the service.
Josie: I agree. We will leave $ 3. 60 for the tip.
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Shauna'll walk over and get the bill since the waitress isn't coming over here. Shauna and Josie will leave 10% for the tip.
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train_2086
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Lisa: Hello?
Cyril: Hello? Mr. Bernie. My name is Lisa. I hope I'm not disturbing you. I just heard about your daughter. I wanted to call you and tell you how much we'll miss her.
Lisa: I'm sorry. I think you are calling the wrong person. My name is not Mr. Bernie.
Cyril: What? That's odd. I'm so sorry if I'Ve bothered you.
Lisa: No problem.
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Lisa wanted to call Mr. Bernie but called the wrong person.
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train_2087
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Kellyann: You are late.
Andrus: I'm sorry, it was too cold, and my car couldn't start. I had one to the garage with the heater. I tried to call you, but you couldn't get connection.
Kellyann: Couldn't get connection?
Andrus: Yes, your number is out of service.
Kellyann: Really? I didn't know. Let me check. You're right.
Andrus: So I couldn't get through.
Kellyann: It's a serious problem. I make expecting an important call. The theater is guilty. It supposed to call me this evening, and discuss my play. What were happened if they can't reach me?
Andrus: Well, the only thing you can do is pay the fee to recover your service.
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Andrus was late because the car couldn't start and couldn't get through Kellyann. Andrus suggests Kellyann pay the fee to recover Kellyann's service.
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train_2088
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Wyatt: I need some more amenities, please.
Osbert: I'm not sure I'm following you, sir.
Wyatt: Specifically, I'm talking about the little things, like soap and shampoo.
Osbert: Oh, now I understand! So, you've already used up all your amenities?
Wyatt: No, I'm not even halfway through my supply.
Osbert: I'm losing you, sir. What's the problem?
Wyatt: What's the use of going to a hotel if you don't take home souvenirs?
Osbert: Okay, I got it. You're collecting souvenirs!
Wyatt: There you go. My friends expect me to bring home souvenirs.
Osbert: Have you visited our souvenir shop, sir? It's loaded with all kinds of items.
Wyatt: I've never paid for a hotel souvenir in my life, and I don't intend to start now.
Osbert: Sir, housekeeping will bring you a basketful of amenities momentarily.
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Wyatt asks Osbert for some more amenities because he wants to bring some souvenirs for his friends, but he doesn't want to pay for a hotel souvenir.
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train_2089
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Theda: what kind of qualities do you look for in your friends?
Brooke: I like people who are open and friendly. Those people are usually more active and fun to be with. I like spending time with my friends. We go to bars together or play sports together.
Theda: I don't like to make friends with people who aren't honest. Honesty is very important to me.
Brooke: I think it's important to most people. The problem is that you can usually only find out if someone is honest by getting to know them.
Theda: you can find out from their friends.
Brooke: if you know any of their friends. You can't rely on your friends to introduce people to you all the time. You have to go out and make the first move sometimes. I also like funny people.
Theda: oh, I don't. they don't seem to take anything seriously. You never know when they are joking and when they are being serious.
Brooke: sometimes it can be hard to tell, but if you know the person fairly well, you can usually see from their expression what they are really thinking.
Theda: it seems that we generally like different kinds of people. How is it that we are such good friends?
Brooke: maybe people don't like to have friends that are all the same. Most people like a little variety in their lives-including a variety of characteristics in their friends.
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Theda doesn't like to make friends with people who aren't honest. Brooke likes funny people while Theda doesn't because Theda thinks they don't seem to take anything seriously. They are good friends although they like different kinds of people.
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train_2090
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Elm: Excuse me. Could you tell me how to get to the library?
Mindy: Of course. It's on Memorial Avenue.
Elm: On Memorial Avenue?
Mindy: Right. You know where that is?
Elm: I'm afraid I don't. I'm quite new in town.
Mindy: Well, do you know where the post office is?
Elm: No, I don't. But I do know where the shopping mall is.
Mindy: That won't help us. Let me see now. . . Why don't you follow this street, Elm, until, you get to the second stoplight.
Elm: Well, thank you very much, I hope I can find it.
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Mindy tells Elm how to get to the library by following the street until the second stoplight.
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train_2091
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Oswald: Room service. May I come in?
Bruno: Come in please.
Oswald: This is your breakfast. Can I put it here?
Bruno: Sure. How much is it?
Oswald: That's $ 10.
Bruno: Well, here is the money.
Oswald: Sir, you don't have to pay right now. Just sign here and we will charge it to your account.
Bruno: Fine.
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Oswald sends breakfast to Bruno which is charged from Bruno's account.
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train_2092
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Maribeth: I think we should do the floors before we work on the curtains and walls.
Basia: Why? it doesn't make sense. If we do the floors first, and then paint the walls, we will get paint all over our new floor.
Maribeth: Hmm Maybe you're right. But I can't stand all this green carpet here. And besides, I know how to paint. I will just cover everything with drop cloth. I won't get anything on the floor.
Basia: Are you sure?
Maribeth: Yes, I'm sure I've done a lot of house painting in my life. And my mother was very picky. If I got even a tiny drop of paint on her furniture, she would get furious. So I learned to be very careful.
Basia: Alright. Then maybe we can do the floor first. These wood floors under this carpet are beautiful. And me too,, I can't wait to get all this old carpet out of here. But how can we get it out? Do we have to hire someone?
Maribeth: Absolutely not. We can remove the carpet ourselves. Carpet is held down with carpet nails. You just need to pull it hard and it will come up.
Basia: Great. Then, after we remove the carpet, we need to redo all the wood floors. Right?
Maribeth: Yes. But we should hire someone for that. That will probably be expensive. And it has to be done right.
Basia: And then, after the floors are done, we can start to move our furniture in.
Maribeth: Sure. If we can get an appointment with someone to do the floors, we should probably be able to have the furniture in here after a week or so. I can get all the carpet out this weekend.
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Maribeth will paint the wall and will be careful not to get anything on the floor. Maribeth says they can remove the carpet themselves, and Basia will get an appointment with someone to do the floors and then have the furniture after a week.
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train_2093
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Devonne: How long have we had the A3 printer in the sales department?
Lorie: Just over a year I think. Why, what's the problem?
Devonne: I'm not sure but there seems to be something wrong with it. Is it still under guarantee?
Lorie: I think the guarantee's just run out. Let me check. Oh, it's OK. We took out an extended warranty, it runs until next March.
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Devonne asks the printer's guarantee time. Lorie checks and finds it's still under guarantee.
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train_2094
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Wal-mart: Hello, this is Wal-mart. Can I help you?
Laraine: Hello. What time do you close, please?
Wal-mart: We close at 10:00 every day. And we open at 9:00 in the morning.
Laraine: Oh. Ok. And are you open on the weekends?
Wal-mart: Same hours as on the weekdays.
Laraine: Wow. You guys never take a break! I want to come in and have a look at your sale. Your sale is still on, isn't it?
Wal-mart: Yes, it runs till the end of the month. But things are clearing out fast.
Laraine: Ok, I'll come down tonight. Thanks.
Wal-mart: Thank you for calling.
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Laraine calls Wal-mart to ask about Wal-mart's opening hours and will go there for sale tonight.
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train_2095
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Ricki: I feel terrible sick, miss. I wonder if I could change my seat to the front part.
Sonya: Please wait a moment. . I am sorry right now there is no vacant seat. I have to ask.
Ricki: Thank you.
Sonya: By the way, hold your bag in case you vomit.
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Ricki asks Sonya to change Ricki's seat to the front.
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train_2096
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Anett: May I help you?
Dedie: My daughter. She is missing. I don't know where she is.
Anett: What dose she look like?
Dedie: She has blond hair and blue eyes.
Anett: What was she wearing?
Dedie: She has a yellow dress on and red sneakers.
Anett: When did you last see her?
Dedie: I just saw her down the street. I don't know where she is.
Anett: How long has it been?
Dedie: Oh, it's been uh. . . fifteen minutes.
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Anett's daughter is missing. Dedie asks Anett some information about Anett's daughter.
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train_2097
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Sidoney: Hi, Becky, what's up?
Becky: Not much, except that my mother-in-law is driving me up the wall.
Sidoney: What's the problem?
Becky: She loves to nit-pick and criticizes everything that I do. I can never do anything right when she's around.
Sidoney: For example?
Becky: 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.
Sidoney: No, I can't see that happening. I know you're a good cook and nothing like that would ever happen.
Becky: It's not just that. She also criticizes how we raise the kids.
Sidoney: My mother-in-law used to do the same thing to us. If it wasn't disciplining them enough, then we were disciplining them too much. She also complained about the food we fed them, the schools we sent them too, and everything else under the sun.
Becky: You said she used to? How did you stop her?
Sidoney: We basically sat her down and told her how we felt about her constant criticizing, and how we welcomed her advice but hoped she'd let us do our things. She understood, and now everything is a lot more peaceful.
Becky: That sounds like a good idea. I'll have to try that.
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Becky tells Sidoney that her mother-in-law loves to criticize everything she does, like the food she made and the ways how they raise kids. Sidoney's mother-in-law used to do the same thing, but she stopped after they talked with her. Becky will try it.
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train_2098
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Rennie: Hi there, Mr. Brown. Are you depositing or withdrawing today?
Mr. Brown: Sorry to say it, but neither of those. I'm here to close our account with you. The market around here has been dropping for a while now, and it's just not sensible for us to stay.
Rennie: I understand. So, what would you like to do with the balance?
Mr. Brown: I guess I should just withdraw everything.
Rennie: 215, 000 RMB is the exact balance. If you could just sign your name here.
Mr. Brown: Here you go. That's everything, then. Thanks very much for your service over the years.
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Mr. Brown asks Mr. Brown to close his account and withdraw everything since the market's been dropping.
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train_2099
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Eolande: So you work in a hotel now.
Lorne: Yes. That's right.
Eolande: What's it like?
Lorne: It's nice. You meet a lot of interesting people, but a lot of dull ones, too.
Eolande: I beg your pardon?
Lorne: I said, a lot of dull ones, too.
Eolande: Oh, yes. I can imagine. I should think that's a hard work, isn't it?
Lorne: Yes and no. It depends.
Eolande: What do you mean?
Lorne: Well, it's hard at weekends. I mean, last Saturday, with all the rooms full and two receptionists away ill--well, my feet didn't touch the ground. What about you?
Eolande: I started to work in a bank last Monday.
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Lorne works in a hotel that can meet interesting people as well as dull ones. Eolande started to work in a bank.
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train_2100
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Portia: Wait, Ben, did you say you had a party on Saturday?
Ben: Yeah, didn't you know about it? It was my birthday.
Portia: No, I didn't.
Ben: But I invited you. I sent you an e-mail last week.
Portia: Are you sure? I didn't get it. Oh, you know what? I didn't tell you I have a new e-mail address. Oh, I am sorry.
Ben: That's OK. But I was kind of upset that you wasn't there.
Portia: Really? I was upset too. And the bike trip is just awful. We got lost for four hours.
Ben: Oh, that's terrible.
Portia: Listen, let's go out for lunch this week. I want to do something for your birthday.
Ben: Oh, you don't have to.
Portia: I know. But I want to.
Ben: OK. That's really nice of you, really. So anyway, I have to go now. I have a meeting at 9:30.
Portia: OK. See you later and happy birthday.
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Portia didn't know Ben had a birthday party since Portia didn't tell Ben Portia has a new e-mail. Portia asks Ben for lunch to do something for Ben's birthday.
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train_2101
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Madam: How came you were absent from class yesterday morning, Henry?
Henry: I'm sorry, Madam. My cousin was coming home from England, and I had to go to the airport with my father to meet him.
Madam: Better ask for permission next time.
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Henry explains why he's absent from class to Madam.
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train_2102
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Karlie: Hello, Milton Hotel Reservations. How may I assist you?
Sally Menkel: Hi, I'm calling to make some changes to an existing reservation.
Karlie: Certainly. Do you have the reservation number?
Sally Menkel: Sure, it's 219.
Karlie: That's a reservation for Sally Menkel. Is that right?
Sally Menkel: Yes, that's right. I'd like to change the check-in date from September 15 to September 16.
Karlie: Certainly. I can make that change for you. Is that the only change?
Sally Menkel: No, the check-out date will also change from the 23rd to the 24th.
Karlie: No problem. We have you arriving on the 16th of September and leaving the 24th of September - altogether, eight nights. Will there be anything else?
Sally Menkel: Yes. Instead of a courtyard room, I'd like a room with a view, preferably on an upper floor.
Karlie: I can certainly change that for you, but there will be a change in the room rate. The new rate is $199 per night, instead of the original $179.
Sally Menkel: That's OK. These are all the changes. Thank you very much.
Karlie: You're welcome. Have a nice day!
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Sally calls Milton Hotel to make changes to an existing reservation. She asks to change the check-in date and check-out date and prefers a room on an upper floor with a view.
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train_2103
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Jimmie: Do you collect cola cans, Steve?
Steve: No. Why do you ask?
Jimmie: You have so many empty cans here.
Steve: Well, my mum wants me to keep all the cans, so that we can sell them after a while.
Jimmie: Aha, you are going to make a millionaire of yourself sooner or later with all those cans.
Steve: You bet I will. Well, that's not the point. The point is we separate reusable things from other rubbish. We have to pay the dustman for dealing with rubbish, but if we sell him these cans and other reusable material we pay less.
Jimmie: That sounds a clever idea. Now what are reused in China?
Steve: Metal, plastic, paper, books and the like.
Jimmie: Just as we do back home in the States.
Steve: And to avoid waste, the government is limiting the production of goods that can be used only once, such as bamboo chopsticks. For example, all the fast food boxes should be made of paper instead of non-reusable material.
Jimmie: That will surely be helpful for a clean environment.
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Steve keeps all the cans, so they can pay less to the dustman for dealing with rubbish. Steven tells Jimmie what is reused in China and the government's measures on avoiding waste.
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train_2105
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Kermie: I feel terrible. I really need to relax. Do you know any good ways to fight stress?
Edee: Yeah, in fact, I read in a health magazine that you should drink two cups of lemon tea every day to fight stress.
Kermie: Lemon tea?
Edee: That's right. Lemon tea makes you feel more relaxed. And also, you should eat low stress foods like apples and grapes.
Kermie: Sounds very strange, I guess hamburgers and French fries cause stress, right?
Edee: Yep. Hamburgers are high stress food.
Kermie: Well, I guess I need to change my diet.
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Edee tells Kermie drinking lemon tea and eating low-stress food are good ways to fight stress.
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train_2107
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Hadley: You won't believe who's been elected to do overtime on the Baker account! Me! I've already logged in 20 hours of overtime!
Maddi: Wow! Why so much? I thought they were getting you an assistant.
Hadley: They were supposed to, but so far nobody's turned up, and I'm left on my own to do the work. This is the first break I've had all day.
Maddi: They're really running you into the ground. Why don't you ask for some time off? You could take a long weekend and go away somewhere.
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Hadley's been elected to do overtime without an assistant. Maddi suggests Hadley ask for some time off.
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train_2109
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Jyoti: Well, I finished my last final today.
Mary: The end of all the hard work for my master's. what a nice feeling to get my degree!
Jyoti: Do you want to attend the convocation?
Mary: Certainly. After years of hard work, I wouldn't miss it. By the way, where can I find cap and gown?
Jyoti: Do you want to have them made or do you want to rent them?
Mary: Oh, I think they're provided by the school for that special day.
Jyoti: No. those you have to provide for yourself.
Mary: What do most of the students do?
Jyoti: Well, most of them only need a cap and gown for that particular convocation service, but some of the education majors have had them made, bucause they will be faculty members, and they'll need them for student commencement each year.
Mary: Then, I might as well have them made.
Jyoti: Mary, don't move. Stand right there. It's a good shot. The background is very pretty.
Mary: Hold it a second. I want to fix my hairpin.
Jyoti: It doesn't matter. Say'cheese'.
Mary: Here's Lisa. May I take a picture with her?
Lisa: Certainly. Ok, got you.
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Mary will attend the convocation and have a cap and gown made. Jyoti helps take some photos for Mary and asks Lisa to take a picture for them.
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train_2110
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Sylvia: Hey, Tyler. Long time no see.
Tyler: Sylvia, I haven't seen you here at the gym for ages.
Sylvia: Yeah, I've just been too busy to work out.
Tyler: How's school going?
Sylvia: Everything is OK, except for an 8:00 o'clock math class I have.
Tyler: 8:00 o'clock math class. A friend of mine is also in that class.
Sylvia: Really? What's his name?
Tyler: Zach Peterson. Do you know him?
Sylvia: I think so.
Tyler: He tells me that the morning math class is his favorite.
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Sylvia's been too busy and has problems with an 8:00 math class. But Tyler's friend likes it.
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train_2111
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Lon: Jeff, what's your favorite Mexican holiday?
Jeff: Definitely the Day of the Dead.
Lon: What is that? It sounds a little scary.
Jeff: It's not really scary for us Mexicans. Actually, that day we celebrate, well, not celebrate, but remember our family members who are already dead.
Lon: OK. How do you remember them?
Jeff: We put a big table decorated with flowers, bread, coffee or whatever the person that is dead used to like. And we think that on that day, that person is going to come back from the dead.
Lon: I see. And when do you have the holiday?
Jeff: It's on November the first, and the second, too.
Lon: Do you do it just for your family or do you go and visit friends or other relatives?
Jeff: No, we only keep it within the family actually.
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Jeff tells Lon The Day of the Dead is his favorite Mexican holiday on which they remember their family members who are already dead.
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train_2112
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Mayer: Well, that's great that you have happy experiences of teaching in Indonesia and following up on what you just mentioned. What would you recommend for students who do not live in an English speaking country? I don't know about perfecting but they want at least to be able to communicate decently. How can they go about this?
Lorianne: Yeah, it is really hard that is the real struggle because right now I do live in Holland. But I really don't socialize much with Dutch People and my boyfriend's English is so good that we just basically speak English all the time. So I have to make a real effort to practice. There isn't as much listening exposure as I want, all I have to do is turn on the TV.
Mayer: And reading also right?
Lorianne: Yeah, reading. There was plenty I can get to read and listen to. God for a speaking there really is no substitute for trying to speak and use the language in a relaxed atmosphere. o I think that is really the challenge for People who live in a country where their target language isn't spoken and for that. Gosh, what would I do. If I didn't have People here, probably try to find a club in Sweden. They have a really cool system called study circles where it's not it's like a course but really you just have a course leader who is there sort of. As a coaching guide and to help out and you don't get grades and you go just because you want to learn.
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Mayer asks Lorianne how to learn English for those who don't live in an English speaking country. Lorianne thinks it's really hard and Lorianne tries to learn Dutch by turning on the TV and reading. Lorianne thinks there's no substitute for trying to speak and use the language in a relaxed atmosphere.
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train_2113
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Haywood: Friday, finally. Honey, let's do something fun this weekend.
Honey: I don't know. What do you have in mind?
Haywood: We can go to the lake and have a swim.
Honey: I think it's going to be hot that day and I might get a sunburn. How about the library?
Haywood: The library is boring. Then how about going mountain biking?
Honey: That sounds great. But I'd probably break my arm or something like I did last time.
Haywood: You won't this time. Come on.
Honey: Well.
Haywood: OK, forget it. How about fishing? Remember the last time we went, I caught like 10 fish.
Honey: Yeah, I remember and the only thing I caught was an old boot. Just forget it.
Haywood: OK, what do you suggest?
Honey: We could stay home and pop some popcorn and play board games.
Haywood: Listen, let's try something fun this time. You won't break your arm or get a sunburn. It'll be really pleasant. Just give it a try. Come on. let's do it. Come on.
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Haywood suggests swimming, or going mountain biking, or going fishing this weekend. But Honey refuses and suggests staying home and playing board games. Haywood wants to try something fun.
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train_2114
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Stace: Are you going out Ann? But supper will be ready in a minute.
Ann: I'm going to Mary's house for dinner this evening. I told you so this morning daddy.
Stace: Sorry, I forgot about it. So you were going to her birthday party?
Ann: Yes, and Jenny and Laura will be there, too. We were all good friends when we were at school you know?
Stace: Yes, and now all of you have graduated from University. Where does Mary work?
Ann: In the East Photo nearby as a photographer, you can go and have your picture taken there someday.
Stace: Ok, see you.
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Ann will go to Mary's house to attend her birthday party. Ann tells Stace Mary works as a photographer.
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train_2115
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Lisbeth: What kind of cuisine do you have?
Istvan: We have Sichuan food, Hangzhou food and Beijing Food. Which do you like best?
Lisbeth: Hangzhou food.
Istvan: OK. How about Dongpo meat?
Lisbeth: All right. I'll take it.
Istvan: Do you like to use chopsticks
Lisbeth: Yes, I like using chopsticks.
Istvan: Do you like some soup?
Lisbeth: Yes, but I don't know what soup you have.
Istvan: We have beef soup and tomato soup.
Lisbeth: Good. I prefer beef soup.
Istvan: According to usual practices, we serve dishes first and then soup. If you like we'll bring you some soup first.
Lisbeth: Save it until you've served dishes.
Istvan: All right. I'll be back right away.
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Lisbeth orders Hangzhou food, Dongpo meat, and beef soup. Lisbeth likes using chopsticks and asks Istvan to serve dishes first and then soup.
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train_2116
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Elbert: We are looking for a bilingual secretary. Do you think you are proficient in both written and spoken English?
Karin: 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.
Elbert: How are your typing and shorthand skills?
Karin: I can type 80 words a minute, basically no mistake, and can take dictation in English at 120 words per minute.
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Karin thinks Karin is proficient in English and has competent typing and shorthand skills.
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train_2118
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Holly: Hide me, Yi-jun! The kids all think I'm the real Easter bunny!
Yi-jun: Aw, that's sweet! I knew your costume would be a success.
Holly: It's a success all right. The kids keep trying to catch me.
Yi-jun: Yeah, I saw that. I thought you were playing a game with them.
Holly: Some game! You try being tackled by ten kids at once!
Yi-jun: Um, Holly? Look behind you. They're coming this way.
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Holly asks Yi-jin to hide Holly because ten kids are trying to catch Holly.
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Chancey: Can I help you find something?
Heather: I would like to buy a new fridge.
Chancey: Is there one in particular that you like?
Heather: I was looking at this Kenmore refrigerator.
Chancey: Ah yes, that is a great refrigerator.
Heather: What's so great about it?
Chancey: It's both affordable and it comes with all the appliances.
Heather: What appliances?
Chancey: It comes with an ice maker, water dispenser, and there is a lot of room inside.
Heather: May I see the inside for myself?
Chancey: Be my guest.
Heather: Wow! You're right! This refrigerator is great. I'll take it.
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Heather is looking at Kenmore refrigerator, and Chancey tells that it's affordable and has many appliances. Heather will take it.
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Dora: Dora, are you interested in going to the museum with me tomorrow? I read the newspaper this morning. I know there is an art exhibition in Taipei Modern Art Museum.
Dynah: Sure. I am free tomorrow. It sounds interesting to me. Can we buy the ticket online?
Dora: I don't think so. I think we had better go there earlier, or we may have to spend a lot of time waiting.
Dynah: I guess that is the thing we can do with we really want to visit the museum.
Dora: Look at the ticket booth in the center. There seems to be not as many people as we thought it would be.
Dynah: Yeah. We are lucky. Let's go buy the tickets first. We can have breakfast later. I am so hungry.
Dora: Good idea.
Dynah: ( After the breakfast ) Which floor is the art exhibition we are going to?
Dora: I have no idea. Let me take a closer look at my museum map
Dynah: Sure, take your time. We have a whole day.
Dora: It's on the 2nd floor. We are going to see some beautiful paintings about the history of ancient Greece.
Dynah: Look at the museum guide. It says there are also some sculptures and potteries in this area. Let's rent an audio guide.
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Dora invites Dora to go to the museum. Dora agrees, and Dora thinks they had better go there earlier to buy the ticket. They decide to buy the ticket first before having breakfast. Then they look at the museum map and visit the museum.
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Hyacinthie: So, you friend's getting married on Saturday. What have you bought her as a wedding gift. I find is so hard to choose the right gift.
Malka: My friend and her fiance had a really good idea. They have cut out pictures from catalogues and pasted them in a notebook. The picture are of things they want. People sign their name by the item they will buy.
Hyacinthie: That's clever! Then everyone knows that they are buying something the couple really want and there's no chance of two people buying the same gift. What things were in the notebook?
Malka: Most of the things were household appliance. You know, everything from an iron through a vacuum cleaner to a cooker. I think it's an excellent way for everyone who knows the couple to help them set up home.
Hyacinthie: So, what did you get them?
Malka: I bought a sewing machine. I know that my friend likes making her own clothes, but her current sewing machine is quite old and has some problems.
Hyacinthie: What's wrong with it?
Malka: She says that after several years of use, it's not working properly. When she uses it, it makes a funny noise.
Hyacinthie: Household appliance don't seem to last for a long time nowadays.
Malka: I think it's because the manufactures are constantly bringing out new models. Because they know that we will buy the new models, the appliances don't need to last more than five or ten years at most.
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Malka tells Hyacinthie Malka's friend and her fiance thought of a good idea to prevent people from buying the same gift. Malka says that most of the things that the couple wants are household appliance and Malka bought a sewing machine for them.
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Latrina: Would you like to go skiing with me? I heard the new ski area is great. They have safe tracks, especially for the beginners and provide free training. I think it suits you best.
Maurie: Sounds not bad! You know, the only thing I worried about is the safety. I'm not an active exerciser and my muscle may be not strong enough for such an intense sport.
Latrina: Well, Then you can go to the three-day-long training camp first. There're some professional teachers and they can guide you to do certain necessary exercise.
Maurie: I will think about it.
Latrina: Come on! It is really a fun game.
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Latrina invites Maurie to go skiing at the new ski area, but Maurie worries about safety. Latrina suggests taking the three-day-long training camp.
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Latrena: Do you like flowers?
Andie: Of course, I like.
Latrena: What's your favorite flower?
Andie: Forsythia. It's also called winter jasmine which is the symbol of the spring's arrival.
Latrena: Spring is a lively season.
Andie: Yes. How about you?
Latrena: I admire plum blossoms very much. It seems that only it can blossom in the cold winter.
Andie: You have a perfect taste!
Latrena: It is the symbol of laughing at hoar frost and fighting with snow. I admire the bravery of plum blossoms.
Andie: But it used to be ignored by many people.
Latrena: The bright people will remember it forever.
Andie: Well, it's snowing. Let's enjoy the plum blossoms when snowing.
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Andie's favorite flower is Forsythia, the symbol of the spring's arrival, while Andie admires plum blossoms for its bravery.
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Lora: Did you have a part-time job when you were still in school?
Dana: No. I was way too busy studying all the time. How about you?
Lora: Yeah. I worked about 20 hours a week in a pizza restaurant.
Dana: What was that like?
Lora: It was always very busy there.
Dana: What did you do?
Lora: I stood behind the register and took pizza orders.
Dana: Did you get any perks on the job?
Lora: Yeah. I got to eat as much pizza as I could for free.
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When in school, Dana didn't have a part-time job, while Lora worked in a pizza restaurant.
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Letisha: Have you heard of the Love Bug?
Adina: Do you mean the'I love you'virus that attacks computers through e-mail?
Letisha: Yes. It is one of the most harmful computer viruses in the world. People say it will break out again om Valentines'Day this year.
Adina: This is terrible. Why do hackers play such a dirty trick?
Letisha: Hackers are smart, and they want people to know about it.
Adina: So they create viruses to tell people they are smart? That's really sick.
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Letisha and Adina are discussing the Love Bug, and Letisha explains why hackers play the trick.
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Dedra: Want to meet for lunch this Saturday?
Emmanuel: Sorry, I can't. I am busy.
Dedra: What are you doing?
Emmanuel: I always do volunteer work on the first Saturday of every month.
Dedra: What kind of volunteer work?
Emmanuel: I help out at the children's hospital. I help plan activities.
Dedra: Oh, yeah?
Emmanuel: Yes, it's exciting. This month we are doing crossword puzzles.
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Dedra invites Emmanuel to lunch, but Emmanuel has to do volunteer work this Saturday.
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Northrup: Do you surf online regularly, Joe?
Joe: Of course. I stay online for four hours at least every day.
Northrup: Are you crazy? What are you doing four hours online?
Joe: Millions of things. I surf the Net, check my e-mail, and most importantly, I chat with my friends.
Northrup: Online chat? Aren't you afraid of meeting bad people who pretend to be what they are not?
Joe: No, I am not. And I love to meet new people in the chat rooms who share a lot in common with me.
Northrup: It sounds interesting.
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Joe tells Northrup Joe stays online for at least four hours every day, mostly chatting with friends.
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Denise: Lots of elderly people want peace and quiet in their old age, but young people want an unconstrained life.
Mikael: It would be good for both if they lived separately. My parents want to live apart from us.
Denise: What if old people are in poor health and need to be looked after?
Mikael: Young people ought to carry out their responsibilities. If it's needed, they would live with their parents.
Denise: When I'm old, I'll also be like that.
Mikael: You need a child first, and that's your duty, too.
Denise: I know that's what I must do.
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Mikael thinks elderly people and young people live separately would be good, but young people need to live with their parents if needed.
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Maud: Do you want to hear a funny joke?
Irishman: OK. Are you sure it's funny, though?
Maud: Well, you'll see.
Irishman: OK.
Maud: OK, an Englishman, a Scotsman, and an Irishman were going on a trip across the desert, and they could only take one thing with them.
Irishman: I see.
Maud: So they met up at the start of the journey and showed each other their equipment.
Irishman: Oh, that's funny!
Maud: Hang on, I haven't finished yet.
Irishman: Oh, sorry.
Maud: Well, as I was saying, they showed each other what they had decided to bring. The Englishman had brought some water. ' If we get thirsty, we'll have something to drink, ' he said. The Scotsman brought a map. ' If we get lost, we'll be able to find our way. ' The Irishman had brought a car door.
Irishman: A car door? You mean just one car door?
Maud: Yep. A car door. ' Why the door? ' the others asked him. ' Well, ' he said, ' If it gets hot, we can open the window. ' Do you get it?
Irishman: Well. . .
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Maud tells Irishman a joke that three men were crossing the desert and they could only take one thing. The Englishman brought some water; the Scotsman brought a map, and the Irishman brought a car door to open when hot.
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Maisie: I think that show biz stars have a really easy life. They have lots of money, so they can buy almost anything they want. They're famous, so everyone loves them.
Neysa: I think they must have horrible lives. All the paparazzi take photos of them wherever they go and whatever they do. They must get sick of it.
Maisie: I bet they love it really. Sure, they complain about it, but that just gets them more publicity, doesn't it?
Neysa: I think that few of the show biz stars want any publicity for themselves. They only want it for their films.
Maisie: No way! They want publicity for themselves, so that they get invited to make more films, go to lots of cocktail parties, and even make albums! They have such an easy life. They don't even pay for Drin
Neysa: Show biz stars have plenty of expenses. That's why they need so much money. They need million of dollars to buy big, seclude houses and wonderful dresses. I bet most show biz stars would prefer to Wea
Maisie: I don't understand how you can have any sympathy for show biz stars. They're overpaid, over-ambitious, and over-adored.
Neysa: I think you should give them some credit. They're very talented people and they deserve all the money they earn. They even donate money to charity to help people who are less fortunate than themselves
Maisie: Come on! They only do that to get even more publicity for their films and themselves.
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Maisie thinks the show biz stars have a really easy life, while Neysa thinks their lives must be horrible. Maisie thinks those stars love their jobs and want publicity for themselves, but Neysa thinks they only want publicity for their films. Neysa sympathizes with them but Maisie disagrees.
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Hynda: Can you suggest a few exercise to help me get fit and stretch my muscles a little?
Yovonnda: Sure. If you want to stretch your legs, a good exercise is to lift your knee in front of your body, like this. It's a very simple exercise, but very effective.
Hynda: I need to excise my arms too. How can I do that?
Yovonnda: One good way is to do push-ups. Another way is to use weights. Make sure you grip the weights firmly. You don't want to drop them on your feet!
Hynda: When I do push-ups, should I bend my elbows so that my nose touches the ground?
Yovonnda: You don't need to bend your elbows that much. Bend them so that your arms are at a 90 degree angle. The most important think is to remember to keep your body straight. Many people bend their bodies at the waist, which reduces the effectiveness of the exercise.
Hynda: What's a good exercise for my chest muscles?
Yovonnda: One that I recommend is that you lie on your back. You should have a weight in each hand and stretch your arms out either side of your body.
Hynda: So I need plenty of space for this exercise.
Yovonnda: Yes, you do. Lift the weight up, keeping your arms straight all the time.
Hynda: Great. Thanks for you advice!
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Yovonnda recommends Hynda to do push-ups and use weights to help Hynda get fit and stretch Hynda's muscles. Then Yovonnda tells that keeping Hynda's body straight is the most important and recommends Hynda to lie on Hynda's back to exercise for chest muscles.
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Teriann: You look upset. What's wrong?
Winifield: Nothing. It's just one of those days. Everyone at the office is sick and I'm getting blamed for work not being done.
Teriann: Maybe you need a vacation or something, or maybe a bonus.
Winifield: I'm sick of doing other people's job and getting blamed for not doing it right.
Teriann: Why don't you talk to your boss about it? If you talk to him, he will surely understand.
Winifield: I wish he could understand. You know what, if this goes on, I think I will get stick like everybody else.
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Winifield looks upset because Winifield's getting blamed for work not being done, and Teriann suggests talking to the boss.
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Kizzie: Excuse me, Ma'am. I would like to mail this package door to door via airmail to London. It is a very important package and has to be sent within 3 days.
Patricia: No problem. But, the postage is much higher than the regular package.
Kizzie: That's fine with me. I am willing to pay for it as long as you can guarantee me the package can arrive in time.
Patricia: OK. All the registered airmail packages can be received in 5 working days.
Kizzie: I see. How much do I need to pay in total for this package?
Patricia: It's 500 dollars.
Kizzie: Can I have the receipt? Just in case I can trace it if something goes wrong.
Patricia: Sure! Please just fill in your I. D. number and ways to contact you here.
Kizzie: Do I need to include my zip code in the address?
Patricia: You had better include that because it is easier for the mailmen to find the correct mailing address.
Kizzie: Thank you very much. Here is 500 dollars.
Patricia: Here is your receipt. Contact us if your friend still doesn't receive the package after 5 work days.
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Kizzie wants to mail an important package door to door via airmail to London within three days. Patricia charges Kizzie 500 dollars and Kizzie asks for the receipt to trace the package.
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Joachim: Welcome, sir, what can I do for you?
Michael Jackson: I want to buy some records.
Joachim: Whose record do you want?
Michael Jackson: Are there the records of Michael Jackson?
Joachim: His records have been sold out. The new copies will be available next week.
Michael Jackson: Oh. it's too late. Maybe I should go to other video stores to have a look.
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Michael Jackson wants to buy Michael Jackson's records, but Joachim's store has sold out.
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Brynna: It doesn't look very nice outside today.
Jerri: You're right. I think it's going to rain later.
Brynna: In the middle of the summer, it shouldn't be raining.
Jerri: That wouldn't seem right.
Brynna: Considering that it's over ninety degrees outside, that would be weird.
Jerri: Exactly, it wouldn't be nice if it started raining. It's too hot.
Brynna: I know, you're absolutely right.
Jerri: I wish it would cool off one day.
Brynna: That's how I feel, I want winter to come soon.
Jerri: I enjoy the winter, but it gets really cold sometimes.
Brynna: I know what you mean, but I'd rather be cold than hot.
Jerri: That's exactly how I feel.
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Brynna and Jerri discuss whether it is going to rain later. They both wish the weather would cool off.
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Room service: Room service. What can I do for you?
Dane: I find the sheet in my room is so stained. Would you please help us change it for a clean one?
Room service: I am sorry. sir. Someone will there in a moment.
Dane: All right. Please be quick about it.
Room service: Yes, sir. I assure you it would never happen again.
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Dane asks Room service to change the stained sheet for a clean one.
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Ingemar: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?
Raymond: Good day. I'm looking for a one-bedroom apartment today.
Ingemar: Certainly. How much rent did you want to pay?
Raymond: Well, I didn't want to pay more than $ 900 a month.
Ingemar: $ 900 a month? We don't often have apartment as inexpensive as that. We have one apartment for $ 985 a month today, on Eleventh Avenue. It's near the municipal buildings.
Raymond: Is it furnished?
Ingemar: No, it's unfurnished. It has a kitchen, but there are not many cookers. There's a garden in the back, but the tenants can't use it. The landlord lives downstairs. Friends are forbidden in the apartment after midnight. No noise and no television after 11. . .
Raymond: No, thank you! I want to take an apartment, not a prison.
Ingemar: Ok, we would do as your requirement. And we'll contact with you later!
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Raymond wants to rent a one-bedroom apartment for no more than $900 a month. Ingemar recommends one with many rules for the tenant. Raymond thinks it's a prison and refuses it.
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Claudine: What can I do to help you?
Oreste: I have some extra help with my project. What would you prefer to help me with, typing or xeroxing?
Claudine: I could do some typing for you.
Oreste: That is very kind of you to offer to do that. Can you start with the pages on the table?
Claudine: Sure I will get to do that right now.
Oreste: I like your positive attitude. How many years have you been employed here?
Claudine: I have worked here long time.
Oreste: We have a really interesting project coming up. Would you want to join us on it?
Claudine: I'm not sure. Let me think about it.
Oreste: OK. I will mention how great you were about helping me today. I appreciate your help.
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Claudine helps Oreste do some typing in Oreste's project. Then Oreste invites Claudine to join them on an interesting project, and Claudine will think about it.
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Rick Fields: It's a beautiful day here in New Zealand at the Men's Volleyball world championship. My name is Rick Fields and I'm joined by the man with the plan, Bob Copeland.
Bob Copeland: Thank you, Rick. We'Ve got a very exciting encounter ahead of us today as two powerhouse teams, Brazil and China, face off against each other and try to qualify for the next round. Without a doubt, both teams are in top shape and this will prove to be a competitive match.
Rick Fields: The ref signals the start of the game and here we go. Ribero serves and China quickly receives the ball. Chen bumps it to the setter, and. . . a very nice set by Chen!
Bob Copeland: Xu spikes it! Wow, what a great hit! The Brazilian blockers anticipated the play and tried to block him but he managed to get the ball in! Great play.
Rick Fields: It's China's service now. What a superb jump serve by Li, oh, and we have a let serve. The ball was coming in fast and almost made it over the net.
Bob Copeland: Brazil calls for a time out and we'll be right back, after a short commercial break.
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Rick Fields and Bob Copeland are interpreting the Men's Volleyball world championship. Bob Copeland first introduces the teams in today's competitive match and they describe what the team member does at the game. They will be back after a break.
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Wang Peng: Hello, Mr. Smith, Wang Peng speaks.
Lenard: Hello! Mr. Wang. this is Smith.
Wang Peng: I'm calling to thank you for the wonderful dinner I had yesterday.
Lenard: It's a pleasure.
Wang Peng: I'll come back to China tonight. I hope to see you again sometime.
Lenard: I hope so.
Wang Peng: I appreciate all help of you during my stay here.
Lenard: Don't mention it.
Wang Peng: Please let me know when you go to China and let me be of some assistance to you.
Lenard: Yes, I will. Have a nice flight back.
Wang Peng: Thanks, good-bye!
Lenard: Good-bye!
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Wang Peng calls Mr. Smith to thank him for the wonderful dinner yesterday and his help during Wang Peng's stay.
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Evie: Do you get up early every morning?
Cammy: About 6 in the morning. I like to walk to the office.
Evie: Good habit. How long does it take?
Cammy: About 20 minutes. Do you live alone?
Evie: No, my little sister lives with me.
Cammy: How old is she?
Evie: About 12. She is a good girl.
Cammy: I think so.
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Cammy gets up at 6 and takes a 20-minute walk to the office.
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Alene: Shall I phone and tell your secretary you're not coming today?
Karisa: Yes, please, dear. Tell her I've got a cold and a headache, but I hope to be back in a day or two. You'd better say I'm staying in bed.
Alene: But you're not in bed! Do you want me to tell a lie?
Karisa: Oh, it's only a very little one, dear. I'm not making a false excuse. I really have a bad headache.
Alene: Then put the cigarette out. It's very foolish of you to smoke when you've got a cold.
Karisa: Very well, dear. You're quite right.
Alene: Look, here's some boiling water. Do as I tell you now. I've put something in the water that'll do you a lot of good. Put your nose over the water. That's right. Breathe in deeply. It'll do you a lot of good.
Karisa: It smells nice.
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Karisa asks Alene to tell Karisa's secretary that Karisa is not coming because of sickness. Alene advises Karisa to put the cigarette out and put Karisa's nose over the water.
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Dulcia: You're not looking very cheerful. What's the matter with you?
Mari: Oh, nothing special. I'm just thinking a lot.
Dulcia: About the job?
Mari: About everything, about catching the same train every morning, sitting in the same office all day, watching the same television programs....
Dulcia: You need a holiday.
Mari: It wasn't always like this, you know.
Dulcia: How do you mean?
Mari: Well, our great great grandfathers had more fun, didn't they? I mean, they hunted for their food and grew their own vegetables and did things for themselves. We do the same sort of job for years and years. There's no variety in our lives.
Dulcia: You need a holiday. That's what's the matter with you.
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Mari thinks there is no variety in their lives when compared with their grandfathers'. Dulcia advises Mari to have a holiday.
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Allyn: They say you've got a job in the New York City.
Enrique: Yeah, we say it the United Nations.
Allyn: How fascinating! It can meet people from all over the world.
Enrique: Yeah, but just one problem. I'll have to leave my friends behind.
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Enrique got a job in the U.S.. Allyn thinks it's fascinating.
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Operator: Operator, can I help you?
Joleen: Yes. I'd like to make a collect call. My number is 7683384.
Operator: And the number you're dialing?
Joleen: That's 7638558. Oh, no, I'm sorry, I forgot it's just changed. It's now 7643388.
Operator: Please hold the line, caller.
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Joleen asks the operator to make a collect call.
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Patsy: It's seven o'clock already, dear.
Milo: Yes, I know. I decided to work during the evening rush hour.
Patsy: And so your dinner's cold. Why do you work so hard?
Milo: I just start, and then I can't stop.
Patsy: You can stop any time. You don't need to keep on working at all.
Milo: And then what could I do?
Patsy: We could move to Florida.
Milo: Oh, Florida. Is it any better than New York?
Patsy: It's warm and sunny all year round. No more snow, no more ice.
Milo: And what about the children and the grandchildren?
Patsy: They could come, and visit us every winter.
Milo: And what would we do every spring, summer, and fall?
Patsy: A lot of our friends have moved to Florida. We know a lot of people there.
Milo: Well, I'll think about it.
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Patsy tells Milo that Milo doesn't need to keep on working and they could move to Florida. Milo asks what about their children, grandchildren, and friends if they move.
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Nelia: Don't be mad at me. I'm only five minutes late.
Danica: This is the last time I'm waiting for you. I mean it.
Nelia: You know, I always have a good excuse. I promise you: you'll never have to wait for me again.
Danica: I hope so. Come on, let's go get our tickets now. Oh, by the way, you have got your wallet with you, don't you? I left mine at home.
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Nelia 's late again, and then Danica finds Danica left wallet at home.
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Lenna: What do you think of this dress? Do you think it suits me?
Oralie: Sure. Why don't you try it on? The fitting room is over there.
Lenna: It's just the right size-a perfect fit! Have you seen anything you like?
Oralie: I'm thinking about buying this sweater. I know it's june now, but it will be perfect for autumn and winter.
Lenna: It looks too big for you, but I like the color and the material is good quality. Is it on sale?
Oralie: Yes, it's half price. It's supposed to be too large-that's the fashion.
Lenna: I might get one too, but in a different colour. I prefer light blue to while.
Oralie: There. It looks great, don't you think? I'm going to get these jeans as well. I need a new pair. I need a new pair. I 'm also going to buy this scarf ready for winter.
Lenna:
Oralie: Don't worry. I've got my credit card. You can pay me back later.
Lenna: Thanks! Now I don't need to come back to the shop a second time.
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Lenna and Oralie are trying the clothes on. Lenna thinks the sweater is too big for Oralie. Oralie thinks that's the fashion. They both buy the sweaters but in different colors, and Oralie buy jeans and a scarf.
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Graeme: It's my wife's birthday. I need to buy some flowers for her.
Tillie: Most women love red roses for their birthday.
Graeme: How much will the roses be?
Tillie: You can get a dozen for only $20.
Graeme: Now, that's a price that I like.
Tillie: You're in luck today because the roses are on sale.
Graeme: Okay, I'll take the roses.
Tillie: Very good. Perhaps you'd like something else to go with the roses?
Graeme: No, the roses are good enough.
Tillie: Women love roses, so your wife will be very happy.
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Graeme buys a dozen roses from Tillie as his wife's birthday gift, and it costs him only $20.
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Nikki: Do you believe in god?
Sisile: Not at all. I'm an agnostic. Do you?
Nikki: I'm not sure. Why don't you believe there is a god?
Sisile: I think everything has a scientific explanation rather than a theological one.
Nikki: I basically believe in science over theology. I mean, I believe in evolution for example. However, there are many things that science hasn't explained yet.
Sisile: I'm sure that science will explain everything eventually. I think that the strangest thing about religion is that so many religions people act in ways that their religion claims are wrong.
Nikki: For example?
Sisile: Religions preach tolerance, but many wars are caused by intolerant religious fanatics.
Nikki: Yes. Such people don't appear to be acting in accordance with their religious beliefs.
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Sisile doesn't believe in god because Sisile thinks everything has a scientific explanation. Nikki and Sisile agree that some people don't act following their religious beliefs.
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Kellyann: What do you think are the main causes of war today?
Josiah: I'd say the main reason is poverty. Countries and their people get frustrated because they have so little. If their neighbors have some resources, they try to steal them by military force.
Kellyann: It seems that a lot of wars nowadays are really civil wars. People from different ethnic groups in the same country sometimes fight for power in that country.
Josiah: Several of those civil wars have been going on for years and years. It seems they will never end.
Kellyann: How do you think they could be ended?
Josiah: 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. The thing is to find the real problem form the war and solve that.
Kellyann: So, if the cause is poverty, there should be a program to make the country richer. If the problem is resources, share them.
Josiah: It sounds easy when you say it like that. In reality, it's harder to make peace between countries.
Kellyann: Yes. It is. One way to stop countries fighting is to cut off their financial support. Wars are very expensive.
Josiah: The problem is that many poor people might suffer.
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Josiah thinks poverty causes war today and Kellyann mentions most of the wars are civil wars. Josiah thinks it's hard to end the war. Kellyann believes that sharing the resources and cutting off financial support are good ways.
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Humphrey: Is there a lot of crime in your city?
Cassaundra: There's some, but I don't think it's a big problem. A lot of it is petty crime, burglary and car theft. There's very little major crime.
Humphrey: It's the same in my city. We also have a lot of drug addicts. A lot of the crime is committed by drug addicts who need money for drugs.
Cassaundra: That happens in many places. In my city, there is a very good drug rehabilitation program. The police and courts are also tough on people who commit crimes, but I don't know if that's the reason for our relatively low crime rate.
Humphrey: Some people believe that a tough approach is better. Other prefer a more lenient approach.
Cassaundra: I think that the best way to reduce crime is to spread wealth more evenly. If most people have similar amounts of money, they will not think of stealing from others.
Humphrey: That's possible, but I'm not sure it would really happen like that.
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Cassaundra and Humphrey talk about the crime in their cities. Humphrey's city has serious drug problems but Cassaundra's doesn't. Cassaundra thinks that spreading wealth evenly can reduce crime.
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Sallyanne: What are the seasons like in your city?
Karlene: Summers are hot and usually lasts a long time. Winters are short, but cold, wet, and windy. I love the summers in my city, but I hate the wintertime.
Sallyanne: Does it ever rain in summer?
Karlene: We usually get a big thunderstorm every two weeks, but apart from that, summers are dry. Thunderstorms make the air fresh again, so most people don't mind then.
Sallyanne: What are spring and autumn like?
Karlene: I like spring because flowers bloom and trees grow leaves again. In spring, the weather is very changeable-sometimes cold, sometimes warm. It's usually windy with some rain. Autumn is usually sunny and dry, but it's gradually gets colder as winter arrives. What are the seasons like in you city?
Sallyanne: Well, I live in the southern hemisphere, so our summertime is your wintertime, and vice versa. We get some rain in every season, but most is in winter. In winter, it sometimes gets cold, but our winters are usually quite mild. Summers are warm, but not hot. Spring and autumn are both very short-sometimes just a few weeks each. The weather is very changeable then-just like spring in your city.
Karlene: Do you usually go on a summer holiday?
Sallyanne: No, I don't. I go on a winter holiday instead. I go somewhere warm.
Karlene: I usually go on holiday during the spring or the autumn. I try to go somewhere where the weather is more reliable than in my city.
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Karlene tells Sallyanne that Karlene's city has a long summer with a big thunderstorm every two weeks and a short but cold winter. The weather is very changeable in spring in Karlene's city. Sallyanne lives in the southern hemisphere, so the climate is opposite to Karlene.
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train_2156
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Cati: Hi Peter, what are you doing?
Peter: I am reading some papers about stock.
Cati: Ah, Great! I happen to want to ask you something about it!
Peter: Yes, sure. What it is?
Cati: When it comes to select a fund, many people will always read 'Past performance is not an indication of future results', do you believe that?
Peter: Maybe it is right since everything is possible. You know the market changes quickly these days.
Cati: Do you really think so? But I still have doubted those funds with bad stock performance. For me, a stock record is the very important criteria to decide which to buy. I really want to decrease the risk reach the minimum and achieve the maximum returns.
Peter: If you refuse to take risk, you can't have better returns.
Cati: Sure, maybe you are right. I will think about it. Thanks a lot!
Peter: You are most welcome.
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Cati wants to reach the minimum risk and achieve maximum returns, but Peter says if Cati refuses to take risk, Cati can't have better returns.
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Anson: Pam, where is the closest ATM?
Pam: Do you see that yellow building over there?
Anson: Yes.
Pam: It's right next to it on the right.
Anson: Do you know if there's a convenience store around here?
Pam: I don't think there's one around here, the closest one is on third street. But that's probably close now.
Anson: I really need to get some things before I leave.
Pam: Well. You could go down to twenty second street. There are lots of stores down there that are open 24 hours a day.
Anson: Can I take the subway to get there?
Pam: Yes, but that will probably take about half an hour. You should just take a cab.
Anson: Won't that be expensive?
Pam: No, from here, I think it's only about $5.
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Pam tells Anson locations of the closest ATM and convenience stores. Then Pam recommends Anson to take a cab to the twenty-second street.
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train_2158
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Steven: They told me Steven is a very special boy, and he seldom plays with the children. What do you think of him?
Iain: Oh, yes. He is a very special boy in many ways. He doesn't have the normal abilities for the boys of his age. It's very difficult for him to read and write in my class. For example, many 8 year-old boys can do much more than he can. But of course, he has a special gift.
Steven: In drawing?
Iain: Yes. He's always been good at it. Steven can look at any building for about 5 minutes and then draw it perfectly.
Steven: Tell us something about some of the drawings he's done.
Iain: Well, his drawings are most about famous buildings, like the Gulf Palace in Venice and Kremlin in Moscow. They're wonderfully drawn. Famous artists looked at his drawings and said that Steven's an excellent painter.
Steven: And he just looks at these buildings for a few minutes and draws them?
Iain: That's right. It's very strange, isn't it? He has such a special gift in one thing, but finds other things difficult.
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Iain tells Steven Steven doesn't have the normal abilities for the boys of his age, but he has a gift for drawing. Steven can draw the buildings perfectly just looking at them for a few minutes.
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Mavis: Where are you from, Corey?
Corey: I'm from Canada. I'v just moved here.
Mavis: Canada! Are you good at winter sports then?
Corey: Yeah! I love winter sports very much, such as skiing and snowboarding. I also like ice diving.
Mavis: Wow, that sounds quite exciting!
Corey: Yeah, I've been doing that for 7 years since I was 9. What do you do in your free time?
Mavis: Well, swimming used to be my favorite hobby. But now I spend most of my spare time in the acting club I joined last year, and I really love the theater. I really want to be an actress one day. Have you got any other hobbies?
Corey: Uhm, I guess I enjoy playing online computer games. I feel quite relaxed when playing the games, and it helps me make new friends. How about you? Do you spend much time online?
Mavis: Well, I'm not interested in computer games. I think it makes no sense spending time playing something with strangers. I prefer chatting face to face with my friends.
Corey: I like chatting with friends too.
Mavis: Oh, it's time for class. Our English teacher is coming. After class I'll introduce you to some of my friends.
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Corey tells Mavis he loves winter sports and he has been doing ice diving for 7 years. Corey used to like swimming but now loves the theater. They both like chatting with friends.
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Arne: It is Jane's birthday tomorrow.
Lillian: Are you sure? I think it should be the day after tomorrow.
Arne: Well, let me see. Oh, I'm sorry. You're right. It is the day after tomorrow. Shall we buy her a present?
Lillian: Yes, of course. Shall we give her some flowers?
Arne: Flowers are lovely. But I think it's better to buy her an ice box of chocolates.
Lillian: Jane doesn't like sweet things, didn't you know that?
Arne: You are right. Uh...I know we can give her a record. She loves music.
Lillian: That's a good idea. Let's go to the music shop and choose one for her.
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Lillian reminds Arne of the date of Jane's birthday and they decide to give Jane a record as her birthday gift.
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Hannie: Daddy, are you going to the park with us this weekend?
Daddy: Honey, I have a lot of work to do.
Hannie: So you can't go with us, right?
Daddy: No.
Hannie: Daddy, you always arrange your schedule so tight on weekdays. You should have a rest on weekends.
Daddy: What park do you want to go to?
Hannie: Daniel wants to go to the aquarium. While Mom wants to visit the Summer Palace.
Daddy: Haven't we been these places already?
Hannie: Yeah. I don't agree with them, but I don't have a better choice.
Daddy: What about the Olympic park?
Hannie: Right, ah. It is so close to our home. How come we've never thought of that?
Daddy: The Olympic Park has a small forest. It is fit for picnic.
Hannie: Very well, Go ahead.
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Hannie persuades Daddy into going to the park with Mom, Daniel and Hannie. Daddy finally agrees and they decide to go to the Olympic Park.
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Sally: Sally, you look so corporate! What interview do you have today?
Dew: Amalgamated Trading Company. It's Swiss. Don't you think working at a foreign company would be glamorous?
Sally: Yeah, I guess so. I've never actually heard of this one, but...
Dew: Well, it's small, but it's a young, dynamic, rapidly-growing company with a progressive, humanistic philosophy.
Sally: You didn't read their brochure or anything, did you?
Dew: Four times. I'm totally prepared. Oh, no! I forgot to take off my nail polish! And I have to be there in 15 minutes! That's it. I blew it.
Sally: Well, they are progressive and humanistic-maybe they don't care about nail polish... uh... even blue nail polish. Just keep your confidence up and you'll do great.
Dew: But the competition is fierce this year... and it seems like I'm the only one left who hasn't found a job.
Sally: Not quite the only one. I really wanted that job at the magazine, but I still haven't heard from them.
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Sally tells Dew that she is preparing for an interview in a small but rapidly-growing company. Both of them haven't found a job.
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Rollin: Do you work well under pressure?
Claretta: Working under pressure is exciting and challenging. I don ' t mind working under pressure. I work well under that circumstance. People can, I can.
Rollin: Do you have any particular conditions that you would like the company to take into consideration?
Claretta: No, nothing in particular.
Rollin: How soon can you begin working for us?
Claretta: I need about two to three weeks for necessary formalities. I will quit then transfer to your company.
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Claretta asks whether Rollin can work under pressure and when to start the work.
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Madelin: Excuse me! What time is it? My watch stopped.
Ettie: Let me see. It's 9
Madelin: Is your watch right?
Ettie: I think so. I set it by the radio this morning.
Madelin: By the way, can you tell me what the date it is today, and what day it is, please?
Ettie: Well, it's the 10th and on the Tuesday.
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Since Madelin's watch stopped, Madelin tells Ettie the time, the date and the day.
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Petey: How can we develop a new brand image with no direction whatsoever?
Bean: With the fifty forwards he sent out today, maybe we'll inadvertently get inspired.
Petey: I guess this is a good excuse to surf the Net on someone else's dime.
Bean: Who'd have thought Bean would be this kind of e-mail fanatic?
Petey: He must have just got online for the first time last week. He still thinks it's some kind of new toy.
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Bean tells Petey emails can be used to develop a new brand image.
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Ignacius: If we give you the job, what's the most important thing you except to get?
Devina: Well, I just want to enjoy what I'm doing. it's the most important thing to me.
Ignacius: Just this?
Devina: Yes, because I think being interesting thing is the best teacher. Or have more opportunities to have career growth.
Ignacius: Do you want to get a promotion?
Devina: Yes, of course.
Ignacius: Where would you like to be in 5 years?
Devina: In five years, I'd like to be a senior manager of this corporation.
Ignacius: How do you plan to accomplish this?
Devina: By doing whatever is necessary.
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Ignacius interviews Devina and asks about Devina's plan for the future career if Devina gets the job.
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Allina: Honey, we are all out of wine and cheese. Do you mind running to the deli and picking up a few things?
Garold: Can't it wait? I'm watching the game right now!
Allina: Your friends and family are coming over tonight and we still need to get a lot of things.
Garold: Fine! What do you need?
Allina: OK, pick up some cured meats to go with the wine. Maybe a pound of polish sausages, ham, liverwurst, salami and any other cold cuts that are on sale. I think I saw a promotion for pastrami. Also get some cole slaw and a jar of olives.
Garold: Whoa wait a minute! Isn't that a bit too much? I mean, how much is all of this going to cost!
Allina: Never mind that. Get some dips as well. Get a jar of spinach and blue cheese dip and also some Tzatziki. If they have bean dip get that as well. Last but not least, get some pickles.
Garold: Is that all, your majesty?
Allina: Very funny! Get a move on! People will be here any minute.
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Allina asks Garold to buy a lot of things as the friends and family are coming over tonight. But Garold thinks it'll be costly.
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Isadore: The fried shrimp is crunchy! But my mom will never cook shrimp this way. She always says that fried food is not healthy.
Fiorenze: How does she cook the shrimp?
Isadore: She often cooks it in a large pan of boiling water.
Fiorenze: I don't like that. I like fried food, fried potatoes, fried chicken, fried sausage. . . I can't see why fried food is not healthy.
Isadore: My mom says it has a lot of fat. I also suggest you do not eat so many fried things.
Fiorenze: It's all right! I often fry sausages when my mom is not at home.
Isadore: Really? I really want to have a try!
Fiorenze: Come to my house this Sunday. My mom will not be at home then. We can cook some wonderful fried food by ourselves!
Isadore: That sounds like a good idea! But I'm afraid my mom will be angry about it.
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Isadore likes fried food and Fiorenze invites Isadore to cook some fried food by themselves, but Isadore is afraid that mom will become angry about it.
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Karel: Are you travelling in America?
Torrance: No, I am on business. I will spend half a month for the business.
Karel: What do you do?
Torrance: I am currently working in a foreign company as a salesman.
Karel: I know all the tricks of the trade. It is quite tiring and difficult to be promoted.
Torrance: Maybe. But it provides much wider space for me to improve the skills and increase the experience. What about you?
Karel: I am a reporter at a TV station.
Torrance: Do you like your job?
Karel: Yes, I have good working conditions and I would require a salary at least 15, 000 $ a year.
Torrance: Which kind of news do you catch?
Karel: I report the social news which means I always interview the citizens of various professions and trades.
Torrance: Are you feel tired?
Karel: Sometimes. News happened out of expectation. Sometimes I have to get up in the early morning while I can't sleep for editing and interviewing.
Torrance: You have to experience this if you want to be an extraordinary reporter.
Karel: That's right. I am still wet behind the ears.
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Karel and Torrance ask each other's occupation. Karel is a salesman in a foreign company and Torrance is a reporter at a TV station.
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Ezra: Dan, Dan, dude. You have to come over to my house right now!
Lucilia: Is everything OK?
Ezra: Just get over here!
Lucilia: Come in! Quickly!
Ezra: So, since when is your house a bank?
Lucilia: What do you mean?
Ezra: I mean, what's up with the locks and iron bars on your windows.
Lucilia: Security, Dan, security! You can never be too safe you know! A lot of sickos out there. Just the other day they caught that peeping tom red handed! Had a high power telescope and binoculars by his window.
Ezra: What's the matter with you? Why are you acting all paranoid?
Lucilia: Paranoid? I'm not paranoid! I'm cautious! You see Dan, we have to be on guard at all time! People just invade your privacy as if they knew you! Telemarketers, solicitors, even your bank! They have way too much information! I like to keep everything on a need to know basis.
Ezra: OK, well, what did you want to see me about?
Lucilia: You are being watched! Be careful Dan! Be careful!
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Ezra asks Dan to be careful and tells Dan he is being watched. But Dan thinks Ezra is acting paranoid.
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train_2172
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Quintilla: Mr. : There are two things that you'll need to know.
the kids: What are they?
Quintilla: Mr. : The school has three lunch periods, and the kids are divided into three groups to go to lunch.
the kids: Wow!
Quintilla: Mr. : Furthermore, when you are dismissed in the afternoon, you will be divided into two waves.
the kids: Two waves?
Quintilla: Mr. : The school parking lot is not big enough for all the school buses to come in at one time. So only half the buses come in first to pick up the first wave's students.
the kids: And the other half come in later to pick up the second wave.
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the kids tells Quintilla two things Quintilla needs to know. One is three lunch periods and the other is two waves.
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train_2173
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Kathy: Hello?
Jenelle: Hi, Kathy. Have you had lunch?
Kathy: Not yet. And I'm really hungry now.
Jenelle: I'm starving, too. There is a new Chinese restaurant close by. Do you want to go there for lunch?
Kathy: Why not?
Jenelle: It's my treat this time.
Kathy: Thanks. I could eat a cow.
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Kathy and Jenelle are hungry. They're going to a Chinese restaurant.
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Justina: Mom, did you feel the earthquake this afternoon?
Mom: Oh, that scared me.
Justina: The breaking news just reported some houses were destroyed by the earthquake.
Mom: Oh, dear! How ruthless!
Justina: Do you think we can donate some clothes and food for the victims?
Mom: Why not? That's a good idea to help them.
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Justina and Mom decide to donate clothes and food to victims from the earthquake.
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train_2176
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Angil: Were you born in the U. S. , Melissa?
Melissa: No, I wasn't. I came here in 1992.
Angil: How old were you?
Melissa: I was seventeen.
Angil: So, did you go to college right away?
Melissa: No, because my English wasn't very good. I studied English for two years first.
Angil: Wow, your English is really fluent now.
Melissa: Thanks. Your English is pretty good, too.
Angil: Yeah, but I was born here!!
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Angil asks Melissa's age and praises Melissa for her fluent English.
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Rose: It's going to strike 12 o'clock. Let's get the firecrackers ready, Rose.
Bartholemy: Aren't firecrackers forbidden in the city?
Rose: Well yes, but they are not allowed only in downtown areas. It's OK here. It would be difficult to ban customs that have thousands of years of tradition. The habit does bring kids joy and excitement so long as precautions are taken. Let's go out and set off firecrackers out there.
Bartholemy: Fantastic! The whole city is echoing with crackling sounds!
Rose: What other activities will you have tomorrow?
Bartholemy: Quite a lot. The celebration of the New Year has just started. The first day we southerners have sweet rice cakes for breakfast, and people in the North have Jiaozi. Afterward, we will make New Year calls on family relatives, husband's side on the first day and wife's side on the second.
Rose: Do you bring some gifts along?
Bartholemy: That's for sure. Fruit, cream cakes, medical tonics are often for parents and aged relatives, and cash enclosed in a red envelope for the kids. All this, of course, should be well prepared beforehand.
Rose: Is it the same practice for all families?
Bartholemy: Not all the same nowadays I must say. Many families, especially those of newly married couples, choose to make an overseas trip to escape the routines. Rose and I had a tour to Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Hong Kong last year. We stayed there for two weeks until the last day of the holiday.
Rose: I really appreciate the way you Chinese people exchange feelings. The holiday's long enough for you to relax.
Bartholemy: Well, for city dwellers, the Spring Festival is a holiday of seven days. While in the country where traditions are still heavily emphasized, the festival lasts ten days.
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Rose invites Bartholemy to get firecrackers ready for the coming new year. Bartholemy tells Rose the other ways to celebrate New Year, including eating sweet rice cakes, making New Year calls on families and relatives, and traveling overseas.
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Paul: Hi. You enjoying the party?
Jane: Yes, actually. I don't really know anyone, but it's a nice place. Are you having a good time?
Paul: Yes. The drinks are very good! I'm Paul, by the way.
Jane: Hello Paul. I'm Jane. So what do you do?
Paul: I'm in finance. You?
Jane: Really? Me, too. I work for an accountancy company, T & D. Maybe you've heard of them.
Paul: T & D? Oh, yes, sure. How long have you worked there?
Jane: About two years. And you? Are you based here?
Paul: No. Actually, I'm based in Shanghai. I'm just here for the conference. So, T & D eh. . .
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Jane and Paul meet each other for the first time at the party and they talk about their occupations.
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Johnny: Is there any ticket for New York left? I want to go coach.
Higgins: SW113 leaves at 13:25. Would you want one?
Johnny: Yes. What's the fare?
Higgins: $ 88 for a single ticket.
Johnny: Well, I thought it was $ 83.
Higgins: Yes. From October lst we have to charge every passenger $ 5 for the airport tax.
Johnny: see. Here is the money.
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Johnny pays Higgins $88 to buy a ticket to New York.
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train_2181
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Penny: Can you make the tea, Sam?
Sam: Yes, of course I can, Penny. Is there any water in this kettle?
Penny: Yes, there is.
Sam: Where's the tea?
Penny: It's over there, behind the teapot. Can't you see it?
Sam: I can see the teapot, but I can't see the tea.
Penny: There it is! It's in front of you.
Sam: Ah yes, I can see it now. Where are the cups?
Penny: There are some in the cupboard. Can you find them?
Sam: Yes. Here they are.
Penny: Hurry up, Sam. The kettle's boiling.
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Penny asks Tom to make the tea. Tom asks where the tea and cups are.
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train_2182
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Bryn: Excuse me, professor. I need to go home now.
Jarrett: Is everything OK?
Bryn: I just feel funny.
Jarrett: What exactly seems to be the matter?
Bryn: I have a terrible headache.
Jarrett: Do you think that you should go to the Student Health Center?
Bryn: I already have some medicine at home if I could just get there.
Jarrett: Do you need someone to drive you home?
Bryn: Thank you, but the bus stops right at my house.
Jarrett: Well, go home and rest up. Make sure you check the website for your assignments.
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Bryn asks for leave because of a terrible headache and the professor approves.
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train_2183
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Yacov: How about the repair fee?
Giacomo: It's for free, because your computers are still in the period of guarantee--two years.
Yacov: Great! When can your technicians come to our factory?
Giacomo: They are working in another factory to provide maintenance right now. Let me call them and see whether they have solved the problem. Please wait a moment.
Yacov: I've just contacted our technicians. They say they can go to your factory tomorrow afternoon. Can you tell me your factory's address, so they can find you easier?
Giacomo: That's wonderful. I appreciate your efficiency and cooperation.
Yacov: To provide the As excellent after-sales service is our motto. Please wait for our maintenance staff in your factory tomorrow afternoon. They will be there on time.
Giacomo: Thank you again!
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Giacomo will arrange staff to repair for free because Yacov's computers are still in the period of guarantee. Then Yacov tells Giacomo the address of Yacov's factory.
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Irvin: hello! How are you.
Vivienne: not too well! I'm just to the doctor. I haven't been feeling too well. . over the last few days.
Irvin: what have you got? A cough? A cold?
Vivienne: that's the funny thing. I don't what's wrong with me. I just feel exhausted.
Irvin: perhaps you'Ve been working too hard. You do have a high-pressure job.
Vivienne: maybe. I haven't been able to keep my food down either. That's unusual.
Irvin: well. I'm sure the doctor will be able to prescribe something to make you well again. Dr. Jameson is very good.
Vivienne: yes, he is. I'Ve make an appointment for 10 o'clock, so I'd better move along.
Irvin: OK. Hope you feel better soon. You should take it easy. I'm sure the doctor will prescribe rest, you know.
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Vivienne feels exhausted and loses appetite. Irvin cares about Vivienne and hopes Vivienne to become better soon.
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train_2185
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Mr. Lee: I would like to exchange Chinese money into German currency please.
Hollis: Certainly. How much will you be exchanging today?
Mr. Lee: How about 50, 000 RIB. Would that be a problem?
Hollis: That's a hefty amount. But that should have no problem at all. You should be aware that there is a ten-percent service charge, though.
Mr. Lee: Ten percent! Now that's hefty!
Hollis: Wait a minute. . . do you have an account with us?
Mr. Lee: Yes I do; here is my account number.
Hollis: For members, there is a small transaction charge, but it's only 5 dollars per transaction. Any particular denomination?
Mr. Lee: 3, 000 marks in hundreds and the rest in tens and twenty's, please.
Hollis: Here you are Mr. Lee. Will there be anything else?
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Hollis helps Mr. Lee exchange Chinese currency into German currency. Mr. Lee pays a small transaction charge for this service.
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Erda: Have you begun cleaning up that room of yours?
Roselyn: I haven't started yet, but I will.
Erda: What time are you going to clean it up?
Roselyn: I'm planning on cleaning it up a little later.
Erda: I told you to clean it up earlier.
Roselyn: I know. I am still going to clean it up.
Erda: Make sure you vacuum and dust your room.
Roselyn: I won't forget.
Erda: I don't want you to leave until you clean up.
Roselyn: My plans aren't until later, so I'll clean it before I go.
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Erda urges Roselyn to clean up the room as soon as possible.
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Harry: Harry, let's play some ping-pong today.
Jeremias: I'd love to play a set or two, but my right arm hurts. I've decided to stop playing ping-pong until it feels better.
Harry: Well, how about going skating?
Jeremias: I'd like to, but my knee hurts, too.
Harry: Harry, stop making excuses! You're just lazy.
Jeremias: No, I'm not! You know, there's a basketball match on TV today. Let's just stay home and watch it.
Harry: OK. You stay, and I'll play with Helen.
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Harry invites Harry to play ping-pong or go skating but Harry is lazy and makes excuses.
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Belicia: Is it true that you don't swim at all now?
Belinda: I'm afraid so. I'm too old.
Belicia: But you are only 20.
Belinda: That's too old for a swimmer. If I swam in an international competition now, I wouldn't win. So I'd rather not swim at all.
Belicia: But don't you enjoy swimming?
Belinda: I used to, when I was small. But if you enter for big competitions you have to work very hard. I used to get up at 6 to the pool. I had to train before school, after school and at weekends. I swam thirty-five miles every week!
Belicia: But you were famous at fifteen. And look at all those cups.
Belinda: It's true that I have some wonderful memories. Olympics were very exciting. But I missed some important things too. While other girls were playing, I was swimming.
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Belinda tells Belicia that she doesn't swim now because of age and hard training. She thinks swimming is a wonderful memory for her.
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Hill: Well, Sally. Why do you look unhappy?
Sally: Oh, Hill, I have just had a quarrel with Mr. Smith.
Hill: What on earth was it about?
Sally: Well, I have made three bad mistakes so far this week, so he got very angry with me.
Hill: But I don't understand. You are usually very careful and never make mistakes.
Sally: I'm just so tired. I don't know what I'm doing.
Hill: Why? Have you been going to bed late these days?
Sally: No, I'm usually in bed at about eleven. But I've been woken up at about half past four every morning. And then I cannot go back to sleep again,
Hill: Why?
Sally: It's my new neighbor, the milkman next door. He gets up at half past four and he always turns the radio on loudly. And it's difficult to ask him to mm it down. I don't know him yet.
Hill: If you don't want to see him, write him a letter. I'll help you write the letter.
Sally: OK. Let's try.
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Sally quarreled with Mr. Smith because she had made bad mistakes. Sally tells Hill it was because she had bad sleep caused by her neighbor. Hill suggests her write a letter to her new neighbor.
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Jodi: Here comes the Sunday newspaper again.
Mariele: Can I have the sports section?
Jodi: Sure, here you are.
Mariele: Let me check if there's anything exciting next week?
Jodi: You mean football matches, do you?
Mariele: Yes. Here it is! There will be a great football match on Monday at the City stadium.
Jodi: So you'll go and watch it.
Mariele: Of course. But do you think they will cancel the football match if it rains on Monday?
Jodi: I think they will.
Mariele: If they do cancel it, will they have it on Wednesday?
Jodi: I really can't tell.
Mariele: I want to make sure about it because I will be out of town on Wednesday. I really can't miss the game.
Jodi: Why don't you check the weather on the internet?
Mariele: Good idea. I'll do it right now.
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Mariele checks the football match in the newspaper but is afraid of the match cancellation because of the rain. Jodi suggests Mariele check the weather on the Internet.
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