context,response How are you ? , I ’ m fabulous . I ’ m fabulous . , What can I help you with ? What can I help you with ? , I need to make a withdrawal . I need to make a withdrawal . , How much are you withdrawing today ? How much are you withdrawing today ? , I need $ 300 . I need $ 300 . , What account would you like to take this money from ? What account would you like to take this money from ? , Take it from my checking account . Take it from my checking account . , Here ’ s your $ 300 . Here ’ s your $ 300 . , Thank you so much . Thank you so much . , Will you be needing anything else ? Will you be needing anything else ? , That ’ s it for today . "Are you still hungry , Ryan ? How about some more squid balls ? ", Squid balls ? How about some more fruit ! Squid balls ? How about some more fruit ! ," Wow ! You really like fruit , huh ? You've already had 3 plates ! " " Wow ! You really like fruit , huh ? You've already had 3 plates ! "," Yeah , it's funny . I usually don't ever eat fruit ... " " Yeah , it's funny . I usually don't ever eat fruit ... "," Well , whatever suits your fancy . I'll press the service button again . " "You know , I'm a pretty laid-back person . I don't like to have lots of arguments or worry about lots of things . For example , I like to keep the apartment clean too , but if it gets a little dirty once in a while , that's not a big deal . "," I totally agree . I really like my lifestyle to be drama-free , and I don't want to argue about cleaning the apartment . My last roommate was a drama queen . Every time I forgot to take my shoes off , she got really mad and made a big deal out of it . " " I totally agree . I really like my lifestyle to be drama-free , and I don't want to argue about cleaning the apartment . My last roommate was a drama queen . Every time I forgot to take my shoes off , she got really mad and made a big deal out of it . "," Yeah , I really don't want a lot of drama in the apartment . It's important that we don't get on each other's nerves . " " Yeah , I really don't want a lot of drama in the apartment . It's important that we don't get on each other's nerves . ", That's right . We should try to be laid back and not do lots of things to bother one another . We hope that our cooperation will continue . , Of course . We both experienced a good cooperation . Of course . We both experienced a good cooperation . , We do think so . "Hi , Jone , how are you ? ", Terrible . Terrible . , What's wrong ? What's wrong ? , Someone robbed my apartment last week . The robber took $ 550 . Someone robbed my apartment last week . The robber took $ 550 . ," Oh , no ! Did you call the police ? " " Oh , no ! Did you call the police ? ", No . Why not ? , My English isn't very good . I didn't know what to say to them . My English isn't very good . I didn't know what to say to them . ," I'm going to give you some advice , Jone.If this happens again , you should call the police immediately . You should try to remember everything . You should explain everything to the police . " "Hello , Dana Okro . "," Hello , Dana , this is Kevin Abrahams from Eureka Corp . I don't know if you'll remember me but we met last week at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon . " " Hello , Dana , this is Kevin Abrahams from Eureka Corp . I don't know if you'll remember me but we met last week at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon . "," Oh , yes . Hi , how are you ? " " Oh , yes . Hi , how are you ? ", Great . Do you have a few minutes right now for me to tell you a little bit more about the data management tools our company has to offer ? It won't take long . Great . Do you have a few minutes right now for me to tell you a little bit more about the data management tools our company has to offer ? It won't take long . ," Actually , I'm really swamped right now and I'll be going into a meeting in a few minutes . Is there any literature you can send me ? " " Actually , I'm really swamped right now and I'll be going into a meeting in a few minutes . Is there any literature you can send me ? "," Oh , sure , I understand . I'd be happy to send you a promotional packet about the programs that I think might best suit a company of your size . Would it be okay if I called again to see if you have any questions ? " " Oh , sure , I understand . I'd be happy to send you a promotional packet about the programs that I think might best suit a company of your size . Would it be okay if I called again to see if you have any questions ? "," Let's do this . Since I'm not sure when I'll get a chance to read the material , why don't I give you a call if I have any questions . Now , I'm really sorry , but I have to get going to this meeting . " " Let's do this . Since I'm not sure when I'll get a chance to read the material , why don't I give you a call if I have any questions . Now , I'm really sorry , but I have to get going to this meeting . ", No problem at all . I won't keep you any longer . I'll put a package to you in the mail and we'll go from there . No problem at all . I won't keep you any longer . I'll put a package to you in the mail and we'll go from there . , Sounds good . Sounds good . , Thanks for your time . Thanks for your time . ," No problem . Bye , bye . " Are you Liu Yan ? , That's right . That's right . , Have you brought your credentials ? Have you brought your credentials ? ," Yes , here you are . " " Yes , here you are . ", Let me have a look . Let me have a look . , OK . OK . , Your resume says you worked at DK Company for two years . What were you responsible for ? Your resume says you worked at DK Company for two years . What were you responsible for ? , I was responsible for sales . I was responsible for sales . , Have you received any honorable title personally ? Have you received any honorable title personally ? ," Yes , I was twice singled out as an ' Advanced Worker ' . " " Yes , I was twice singled out as an ' Advanced Worker ' . "," Well , considering your qualifications , we believe you would be a suitable candidate . " What a beautiful sweater ! , Do you think it looks good on me ? Do you think it looks good on me ? ," Yes , and it goes beautifully with your pants . " " Yes , and it goes beautifully with your pants . "," You won't believe it , but it was really cheap . " " You won't believe it , but it was really cheap . ", I wish I could find one just like it . Do you have everything ? ," Let's see ... my ID card , my passport , and my suitcase . I'm pretty sure I've got everything . " "It's hot today , shall we go for a dip at the beach ? ", That's a good idea . Let's bring our trunks and towels . That's a good idea . Let's bring our trunks and towels . , Would you like to swim in the swimming pool or at the beach ? Would you like to swim in the swimming pool or at the beach ? , I'd prefer the pool . I'd prefer the pool . , OK . Let's pay the entrance fee and change our clothes in the dressing room . OK . Let's pay the entrance fee and change our clothes in the dressing room . , What style do you use ? What style do you use ? ," Well , I use breast stroke for long distance , crawl or free style for short distance and back stroke just for fun . " "Hi , Francis , morning ! How are you doing today ? ", I had a bad start of the day . I was stuck in a bad traffic jam on my way and I missed my morning meeting . I had a bad start of the day . I was stuck in a bad traffic jam on my way and I missed my morning meeting . ," Indeed , I agree that is not a good start . How about the meeting ? You missed anything important ? " " Indeed , I agree that is not a good start . How about the meeting ? You missed anything important ? ", It is ok . My boss briefs me later on . It is ok . My boss briefs me later on . , Was he unhappy with you not attending the meeting ? Was he unhappy with you not attending the meeting ? ," Err , kind of . You know this traffic jam is really bad with so many new cars hitting the streets these days . " Hello ! ," Hello , Debbie . This is Donald . " " Hello , Debbie . This is Donald . "," Oh , hi , Donald . " " Oh , hi , Donald . "," What happened yesterday ? You forgot our date , didn ’ t you ? " " What happened yesterday ? You forgot our date , didn ’ t you ? "," Well , it rained hard all day and I had a bad cold , so I decided to stay home . " " Well , it rained hard all day and I had a bad cold , so I decided to stay home . ", You did ? But I tried to call you at least twenty times and nobody answered . You did ? But I tried to call you at least twenty times and nobody answered . ," Oh , the telephone lines were damaged by the storm . They repaired them yesterday . " " Oh , the telephone lines were damaged by the storm . They repaired them yesterday . ", What did David do yesterday ? Did he and Judy go dancing ? What did David do yesterday ? Did he and Judy go dancing ? ," No , they stayed home and played cards with the children . " " No , they stayed home and played cards with the children . "," And what did you do ? Did you play cards , too ? " " And what did you do ? Did you play cards , too ? "," No . I listened to records and studied , what did you do yesterday , Donald ? " " No . I listened to records and studied , what did you do yesterday , Donald ? "," I just told you , Debbie . I tried to call you twenty times ! " "You look upset , is there anything wrong ? "," Yes , to tell you the truth , there is . " " Yes , to tell you the truth , there is . ", What is it ? What is it ? ," Well , I've lost my wallet and my ID card . " " Well , I've lost my wallet and my ID card . "," Oh , that's too bad ! I am sorry to hear that ! " " Oh , that's too bad ! I am sorry to hear that ! "," Forget it , there is no use crying over the spilled milk . " Are you coming to the bridal shower for Jane ? ," Yes , I am . When is the wedding ? " " Yes , I am . When is the wedding ? ", Aug 8 . Aug 8 . ," August bride . How nice ! By the way , who is going to be the matron of honor ? " " August bride . How nice ! By the way , who is going to be the matron of honor ? ", Mrs . White . Mrs . White . ," Oh , yeah ? I wonder who is going to give Jane away at the wedding . You know her father passed away several years ago . " " Oh , yeah ? I wonder who is going to give Jane away at the wedding . You know her father passed away several years ago . ", Maybe her uncle will . Maybe her uncle will . ," I think so . The wedding will be held at her church , right ? " " I think so . The wedding will be held at her church , right ? ", Right . Red Rochester will officiate at the wedding . Right . Red Rochester will officiate at the wedding . , Do you know where they will go on their honeymoon ? Do you know where they will go on their honeymoon ? ," Yes , Jane says they will go to China . " "Hi , sir . Could you tell me where the Hilton Hotel is ? "," Well , there are two Hilton Hotels around here . Which one is your destination ? " " Well , there are two Hilton Hotels around here . Which one is your destination ? "," Eh , let me see . Sorry , I can't remember it , because I've been there only once , accompanied by my friends . " " Eh , let me see . Sorry , I can't remember it , because I've been there only once , accompanied by my friends . "," Then , it would be a little bit harder to find out your way . Do you remember the name of the street , or one or two landmarks ? " " Then , it would be a little bit harder to find out your way . Do you remember the name of the street , or one or two landmarks ? "," A bookstore , probably . With a yellow and orange logo . " " A bookstore , probably . With a yellow and orange logo . "," Good , any other clues ? " " Good , any other clues ? ", I remembered there is a very busy street several miles away . I waited for the traffic light for a very long time . I remembered there is a very busy street several miles away . I waited for the traffic light for a very long time . ," Oh , is there a bank near there , Standard Charted possibly ? " " Oh , is there a bank near there , Standard Charted possibly ? "," Oh , yeah , I got it , there is a bank My friend exchanged her money there . " " Oh , yeah , I got it , there is a bank My friend exchanged her money there . "," That's the second branch hotel of Hilton . Walk straight down and you will see the bookstore you just mentioned . Turn left , I believe , you will get it . " " That's the second branch hotel of Hilton . Walk straight down and you will see the bookstore you just mentioned . Turn left , I believe , you will get it . ", Great ! Many thanks ! I met a girl in elevator this morning . She works in a company upstairs . She said she envied the casual way we dress for work . She complained about the dress rule in her company . It requires everyone to wear formal clothes from Monday to Friday . ," Well , I was wondering where those people with professional attire come from . Now , I know the answer . " " Well , I was wondering where those people with professional attire come from . Now , I know the answer . "," You know , in a sense , a suits and ties are compulsory for male employees even in July , and no jewelry allowed for most of the female employees . Even the reasonable male leaf is returning the rule , isn ’ t that strict ? " " You know , in a sense , a suits and ties are compulsory for male employees even in July , and no jewelry allowed for most of the female employees . Even the reasonable male leaf is returning the rule , isn ’ t that strict ? "," To some extent , it is . Anyway , whether they like it or not , they do give people a very good impression . " " To some extent , it is . Anyway , whether they like it or not , they do give people a very good impression . "," But it is unjust to judge a book by its cover . If they ’ re not happy or comfortable with their clothes , they can be less productive . " " Come in , please . "," Sir , this is the coffee and bread you want.Can I put it here ? " " Sir , this is the coffee and bread you want.Can I put it here ? ", Yes.How much is that ? Yes.How much is that ? , $ 6 . $ 6 . , Would you please charge them on my bill ? Would you please charge them on my bill ? , Certainly.Please sign your name here . Mary seems depressed . What ’ s the matter ? , She didn ’ t expect to get a kick in the teeth after a day ’ s hard work . She didn ’ t expect to get a kick in the teeth after a day ’ s hard work . , Poor girl ! "Alison , would you like to have some more ? ", No thanks . I've had enough . No thanks . I've had enough . , Actually you haven't had much . Actually you haven't had much . ," To tell you the truth , I am on the diet . " " To tell you the truth , I am on the diet . ", That sounds ridiculous . Why ? That sounds ridiculous . Why ? ," Well , I am gaining weight these days , and I have to watch my calories . " I broke my sister's mirror . I'm sure it'll get her back up . I really don't know how I can escape the punishment . , You'd better tell your sister what happened and face the music . "Graham , why are you always on the phone with Jane ? ", Because we are partners in our science lab . Why are you so jealous ? Because we are partners in our science lab . Why are you so jealous ? , The other night when you came home there was lipstick on your right cheek . How do you explain that ? The other night when you came home there was lipstick on your right cheek . How do you explain that ? , My aunt Mary just flew in from Cleveland and she laid one right on my right cheek . My aunt Mary just flew in from Cleveland and she laid one right on my right cheek . , Are you sure ? Are you sure ? ," Of course I am . I only love you , Amy . " " Of course I am . I only love you , Amy . "," Okay , I'm sorry . I believe you . " " Okay , I'm sorry . I believe you . ", Why do you always accuse me like that ? Why do you always accuse me like that ? , Because you are the most handsome boy at the university and I love you so much ! I guess I just go crazy sometimes . That's all . Because you are the most handsome boy at the university and I love you so much ! I guess I just go crazy sometimes . That's all . ," Oh , Amy . I am the luckiest guy in the world . " " Oh , Amy . I am the luckiest guy in the world . ", Why ? Why ? , Because I am loved by the most beautiful girl in the world ! Because I am loved by the most beautiful girl in the world ! , Oh . Graham . I love you so much and I really believe in our love . Do you want to practice your driving right now ? , No problem . We can do it right now . No problem . We can do it right now . , Are you buckled up ? Are you buckled up ? , All right . Now what do I do ? All right . Now what do I do ? , Start the car . Start the car . , Which way do you want me to go ? Which way do you want me to go ? , Take a left . Take a left . , How far do you want me to go ? How far do you want me to go ? , I'll tell you when to stop . I'll tell you when to stop . , Just make sure to tell me beforehand . Just make sure to tell me beforehand . ," We're back now , so why don't you try parking ? " " We're back now , so why don't you try parking ? "," Well , that was fun . Let's do it again soon . " "Honey , could you help me here a minute ? "," Sure , sweetie.What are you doing ? " " Sure , sweetie.What are you doing ? ", I want to put this curtain up . I want to put this curtain up . ," OK.Why don't you just hold the ladder , and I'll put it up . " " OK.Why don't you just hold the ladder , and I'll put it up . "," Thanks , dear . " What is the best place to park ? , What vehicle do you usually bring to school ? Is it an automobile or a motorbike ? What vehicle do you usually bring to school ? Is it an automobile or a motorbike ? , I drive a motorcycle . I drive a motorcycle . , OK . That means you can park in the student lot or on the street . Have you seen the handicapped spots ? OK . That means you can park in the student lot or on the street . Have you seen the handicapped spots ? , I am not sure what a handicapped spot is . I am not sure what a handicapped spot is . , Look for the blue signs and blue marked spaces . Do you usually park in the daytime or the evening ? Look for the blue signs and blue marked spaces . Do you usually park in the daytime or the evening ? , I park days and evenings . I park days and evenings . , Be careful about the time limits on the streets . Have you seen the signs for time limits ? Be careful about the time limits on the streets . Have you seen the signs for time limits ? , What signs ? What signs ? ," As long as you are careful reading the signs , you will always know how long you can park and what days are OK to park there . Are you aware of the curb colors ? " " As long as you are careful reading the signs , you will always know how long you can park and what days are OK to park there . Are you aware of the curb colors ? ", What curb colors ? What curb colors ? ," If you can remember that red means absolutely no parking and white means that you can only load and unload , you are going to be OK . " Have you heard about Jessica's party on Saturday ? ," I've heard about it , but I'm still waiting for my invitation . " " I've heard about it , but I'm still waiting for my invitation . ", Really ? I got mine from her this morning . Really ? I got mine from her this morning . , I'm guessing that she's going to give me my invite today or tomorrow . I'm guessing that she's going to give me my invite today or tomorrow . ," You're probably right , do you intend on going to the party ? " " You're probably right , do you intend on going to the party ? ", I want to . I heard it's going to be really fun . I want to . I heard it's going to be really fun . ," I know , it does sound pretty awesome . " " I know , it does sound pretty awesome . "," Well , when does the party start ? " " Well , when does the party start ? ", It's supposed to start at about eight . It's supposed to start at about eight . , How many invitations has she given out ? How many invitations has she given out ? ," I really don't know , but I don't think she gave out that many yet . " " I really don't know , but I don't think she gave out that many yet . "," I really want to go , so I hope that she gives me my invite soon . " Hello . This is Lucy from ABC Company . Is this Monica ? , Yes . Yes . , I am calling to inform you that you have passed the first two rounds of interview . Could you please come for the final round ? It is scheduled on the morning of next Monday 10AM in the HR manager office . I am calling to inform you that you have passed the first two rounds of interview . Could you please come for the final round ? It is scheduled on the morning of next Monday 10AM in the HR manager office . , Thank you for calling me . I will be there on time . Thank you for calling me . I will be there on time . ," Ok , see you then , bye . " " Ok , see you then , bye . ", Bye . "Oh , what a beautiful garden ! ", These are my roses . The roses have been in flower for a week . These are my roses . The roses have been in flower for a week . , The garden looks lovely when the roses are in bloom . You must have a lot of pleasure in planting flowers . The garden looks lovely when the roses are in bloom . You must have a lot of pleasure in planting flowers . ," Yes , you are right . I love flowers and hence have taken to growing them . I take care of my flowers every day as if they are my good friends . " " Yes , you are right . I love flowers and hence have taken to growing them . I take care of my flowers every day as if they are my good friends . ", You did a good job . But I got tired of working in the garden . You did a good job . But I got tired of working in the garden . ," Oh , I see . People who don't understand the nature of flowers won't be able to grow them well . I can help you learn more if you want to plant flowers one day . In this way you need not be afraid of your own sweet flower-garden's being neglected . " " Oh , I see . People who don't understand the nature of flowers won't be able to grow them well . I can help you learn more if you want to plant flowers one day . In this way you need not be afraid of your own sweet flower-garden's being neglected . ", Yes . Thanks . "Good afternoon , Mr.Stein . I wonder if you are free tomorrow evening ? "," I'm not sure , but let me check my schedule ... Ah , no . I have nothing then . " " I'm not sure , but let me check my schedule ... Ah , no . I have nothing then . ", Great ! Our president has asked me to come over to invite you to the banquet held in your honor at the Beijing Hotel at 7:00 . Here's an invitation card for you . Great ! Our president has asked me to come over to invite you to the banquet held in your honor at the Beijing Hotel at 7:00 . Here's an invitation card for you . , How nice of him ! I'll be delighted to go . But what time would be convenient ? How nice of him ! I'll be delighted to go . But what time would be convenient ? , I'll be here to pick you up at 6:30 . I'll be here to pick you up at 6:30 . ," That's good . It's most thoughtful of you to do this , Miss Wood . " " That's good . It's most thoughtful of you to do this , Miss Wood . "," It's my pleasure . Well , then , see you tomorrow . " "How much will my pay be , if you don ’ t mind my asking ? "," We would like to start you off at 1,500 yuan a month , not including bonus and overtime pay . We don ’ t give bonus every month , but we offer a semi-annual bonus . And you will receive two weeks paid vacation a year , as well . Does it suit you ? " " We would like to start you off at 1,500 yuan a month , not including bonus and overtime pay . We don ’ t give bonus every month , but we offer a semi-annual bonus . And you will receive two weeks paid vacation a year , as well . Does it suit you ? "," Yes , thank you . May I ask for an apartment ? " " Yes , thank you . May I ask for an apartment ? ", No problem . We'll supply you with an apartment of two bedrooms and a living room . "I don't think you've met my sister , Mary . "," No , I haven't had the pleasure . " " No , I haven't had the pleasure . ", Come and meet her now . Come and meet her now . , All right . Is it true that one of our competitors is planning to launch their tracking service next month ? , That would be WebTracker . We're heard they're almost ready . That's why we have to finish first . That would be WebTracker . We're heard they're almost ready . That's why we have to finish first . , Or they'll take over the market before we even get started . Or they'll take over the market before we even get started . , Right . And that would be a total giga-bummer . Right . And that would be a total giga-bummer . , I guess we'd better get back to work . "Hello , where can I buy an inexpensive cashmere sweater ? ", Maybe you should look around for an outlet . Maybe you should look around for an outlet . , That is a wonderful idea . That is a wonderful idea . , Outlets have more reasonable prices . Outlets have more reasonable prices . , Thank you for your help . Thank you for your help . , No problem . Good luck "Good afternoon . Welcome to Lincoln Bank , how can we be of service ? ", Hi . You called and said I should come in . It's about some documents that have arrived for Nobut Foods . Hi . You called and said I should come in . It's about some documents that have arrived for Nobut Foods . ," Just pulling up your information now . Yes , some documents arrived for you from Sapporo . " " Just pulling up your information now . Yes , some documents arrived for you from Sapporo . ", Oh great ! We've been waiting for those . Is everything alright with them ? Oh great ! We've been waiting for those . Is everything alright with them ? ," Actually , there is a problem . It's the goods description , it's a little different on the invoice , but this does happen sometimes . " " Actually , there is a problem . It's the goods description , it's a little different on the invoice , but this does happen sometimes . "," No , everything has to be perfect . " " No , everything has to be perfect . "," No problem , I'll just get the form for you . " Look ! Someone is celebrating his birthday . , This must be his 21st birthday . No doubt about it . This must be his 21st birthday . No doubt about it . , Why ? Do you know that guy ? Why ? Do you know that guy ? ," No . Well , in America , 21 is the age when you're allowed to drink . So , many guys celebrate it in bars . " " No . Well , in America , 21 is the age when you're allowed to drink . So , many guys celebrate it in bars . "," That's interesting . But it would be really expensive , I suppose . Just think about all the drinks . " " That's interesting . But it would be really expensive , I suppose . Just think about all the drinks . "," No . If it's your birthday , then you don't need to pay a cent . Just blow out the candles and open the gifts . That makes the birthday a special day . Your friends will take care of everything . " " No . If it's your birthday , then you don't need to pay a cent . Just blow out the candles and open the gifts . That makes the birthday a special day . Your friends will take care of everything . ", Wow . That's wonderful . Wow . That's wonderful . , What about in China ? What'd you do to celebrate your birthday ? What about in China ? What'd you do to celebrate your birthday ? ," Nowadays , it's no difference from America . But in old times , we have traditional ways to celebrate it . " "You must like negotiating a lot . People are saying , you are a super negotiator . "," Ha , I am flattered . Actually , when it comes to negotiate , you don ’ t need to like it . You just need to understand how it works . " " Ha , I am flattered . Actually , when it comes to negotiate , you don ’ t need to like it . You just need to understand how it works . ", I am not good at it by any means . Give me some advice . I am not good at it by any means . Give me some advice . ," Well , generally speaking , if you want to change someone ’ s mind or understand his position , you have to put yourself in his shoes . Understand his need and the cost for his need . And then you work together to find a solution . " " Well , generally speaking , if you want to change someone ’ s mind or understand his position , you have to put yourself in his shoes . Understand his need and the cost for his need . And then you work together to find a solution . ", Sounds easy . But how can I apply to practice ? I am thinking about applying for more reimbursement for my mobile bill . But I am afraid our boss will turn me down . Sounds easy . But how can I apply to practice ? I am thinking about applying for more reimbursement for my mobile bill . But I am afraid our boss will turn me down . ," Ok , as John after Kennedy put it , let us never negotiate out of fear , but let us never fear to negotiate . " "Well , this is not quite the style I want . Have you any suit in fashion ? "," How is this one ? It's the latest , made of cashmere . " " How is this one ? It's the latest , made of cashmere . ", Can I try it on ? Can I try it on ? , Sure . Sure . , This is much better . How much is it ? Thank your for calling World Airline . What can I do for you ? , I need to book a plane ticket to London . I need to book a plane ticket to London . , Round-trip or one-way ? Round-trip or one-way ? , One-way . One-way . , What date would you like to fly ? What date would you like to fly ? ," Saturday , July 25 . " " Saturday , July 25 . ", How many people will be traveling ? How many people will be traveling ? , Just one adult . Just one adult . , Which class ? Which class ? ," Economy , please . Economy class is the cheapest , right ? " " Economy , please . Economy class is the cheapest , right ? "," Right . Ok , the fare is $ 700 . " Can I leave early today ? , Sure . I don ’ t mind . Sure . I don ’ t mind . , And can I come in late tomorrow ? And can I come in late tomorrow ? , I don ’ t see why not . I don ’ t see why not . , And may I take Friday off ? And may I take Friday off ? , Go ahead . It ’ s OK with me . Go ahead . It ’ s OK with me . , One more thing . Would you give me a ten-dollar raise ? One more thing . Would you give me a ten-dollar raise ? , No . What is the annual salary for this job ? , The annual salary is sixty-five thousand dollars per year . The annual salary is sixty-five thousand dollars per year . , What does the benefits package include ? What does the benefits package include ? ," This job pays for half of your medical , dental , and disability . " " This job pays for half of your medical , dental , and disability . ", Do we get paid time off ? Do we get paid time off ? ," You have a total of 21 days paid time off which can be used for vacation , personal , or sick leave . " " You have a total of 21 days paid time off which can be used for vacation , personal , or sick leave . ", How about retirement ? How about retirement ? , We still offer a traditional retirement plan that pays out if you stay with the company for 5 years or more . We still offer a traditional retirement plan that pays out if you stay with the company for 5 years or more . , Can I get company provided specialized training ? Can I get company provided specialized training ? , We offer full tuition reimbursement for job related classes . We offer full tuition reimbursement for job related classes . , Where is the benefits office ? Where is the benefits office ? , It's on the second floor in Suite 201 . "I really hate to say this , but don't go away mad , just go away . ", I knew this would happen some day . I knew this would happen some day . ," Then , why didn't you try to prevent it in the beginning ? " " Then , why didn't you try to prevent it in the beginning ? "," Well . It's not all my fault , Anna . You are responsible , too . " " Well . It's not all my fault , Anna . You are responsible , too . ", I don't want to argue anymore . Please get out of my life ! I don't want to argue anymore . Please get out of my life ! , I think we can still talk . I think we can still talk . , No way ! Please don't follow me around . No way ! Please don't follow me around . ," Talk it easy , Anna . You really don't hate me . do you ? " " Talk it easy , Anna . You really don't hate me . do you ? "," Yes , I do . Leave me alone ! " "Daddy , I love this Happy Farmhouse . It's really fun . "," Great . But no talking , now . Don't forget that you are on a ladder . Take care ! " " Great . But no talking , now . Don't forget that you are on a ladder . Take care ! "," But you are holding it for me . Nothing to worry about . I trust you . Oops , what's that ? " " But you are holding it for me . Nothing to worry about . I trust you . Oops , what's that ? ", Don't touch it with your stick . It's a bumble bees ' hive . Get down the ladder . Be quick . Don't touch it with your stick . It's a bumble bees ' hive . Get down the ladder . Be quick . , What would happen if they started attacking you ? What would happen if they started attacking you ? ," You can get killed . No kidding . Remember , never stir up a hive . " " You can get killed . No kidding . Remember , never stir up a hive . ", I see . Why do people come all the way here to pick apples by themselves and take them home ? Isn't it easier for them to buy the apples in the supermarket ? I see . Why do people come all the way here to pick apples by themselves and take them home ? Isn't it easier for them to buy the apples in the supermarket ? ," It's for fun . And also , the apples here are Green Food . " " It's for fun . And also , the apples here are Green Food . "," Come on , daddy . You can see that people only pick the red ones . " " Come on , daddy . You can see that people only pick the red ones . "," Silly boy . Green Food means the plants grown without using any chemicals , fertilizers , and pesticides . " " Silly boy . Green Food means the plants grown without using any chemicals , fertilizers , and pesticides . "," Oh , then what would happen if there were pests ? " " Oh , then what would happen if there were pests ? ", I heard they used ultraviolet lamp to kill pests . I heard they used ultraviolet lamp to kill pests . ," Cool ! Well , let's go over there to join mom . I want to tell her all about the special pests-killing method . " What's your favorite sport ? , Swimming . What about you ? Swimming . What about you ? ," Indoors activities , such as chess and gymnastics . " What's the bonus like at your company ? ," Well , it's OK , I suppose . We get about the equivalent of six months ' salary . " " Well , it's OK , I suppose . We get about the equivalent of six months ' salary . ", Six months ' salary ? Are you serious ? That's incredible ! Six months ' salary ? Are you serious ? That's incredible ! , Maybe . But you'd be amazed at how little's left after the credit companies have deducted their share from my account . Maybe . But you'd be amazed at how little's left after the credit companies have deducted their share from my account . ," Hey , I know what that's like . I bought a BMW on my Visa card . Now the payments really hurt . " " Hey , I know what that's like . I bought a BMW on my Visa card . Now the payments really hurt . "," Well , you're lucky that you're still able to make your payments . I missed a credit payment last month . Now my bank account's overdrawn , and the company is threatening to take back my purchases . " " Well , you're lucky that you're still able to make your payments . I missed a credit payment last month . Now my bank account's overdrawn , and the company is threatening to take back my purchases . ", What did you buy ? What did you buy ? , A new home health monitor . A new home health monitor . ," Health Monitor ? I read an article about that racket.They ' re overpriced to begin with ! Listen , if I were you , I'd let them take back their monitor and spend my money on something more practical . " " Health Monitor ? I read an article about that racket.They ' re overpriced to begin with ! Listen , if I were you , I'd let them take back their monitor and spend my money on something more practical . ", You're kidding ! You're kidding ! , No joke ! No joke ! , That's something else ! Maybe I'll return it to them . How I wish my son Mark could be as excellent as your Joe ! , Don ’ t be too humble . Few young men could be equal to Mark . And in some respects Joe and Mark are neck and neck . Don ’ t be too humble . Few young men could be equal to Mark . And in some respects Joe and Mark are neck and neck . , I agree . Both Joe and Mark are men of guts . I hate carrying so much cash with me . , Don't you have a credit card ? Don't you have a credit card ? , I have one but it can only be used in my country . I have one but it can only be used in my country . ," Why don't you change the cash to traveler's checks ? It's much more convenient and safer . When you are abroad , you can cash them . " " Why don't you change the cash to traveler's checks ? It's much more convenient and safer . When you are abroad , you can cash them . "," Well , that's great . " Have you applied for you visa to go to study in the united states yet ? ," Yes , I have . I handed in my application form two weeks ago and I ’ m going for an interview next week . " " Yes , I have . I handed in my application form two weeks ago and I ’ m going for an interview next week . ", Good luck ! I ’ Ve heard it ’ s very difficult to get a visa to go to the united states . Good luck ! I ’ Ve heard it ’ s very difficult to get a visa to go to the united states . , The application form are quite complicated . It took me a few hours to fill it out . The hardest thing was getting all the necessary documents . That took almost two weeks . The application form are quite complicated . It took me a few hours to fill it out . The hardest thing was getting all the necessary documents . That took almost two weeks . , What kind of documents did you need to present ? What kind of documents did you need to present ? ," I had to show document relating to my financial status and of course my education , because I want a student visa . " " I had to show document relating to my financial status and of course my education , because I want a student visa . ", Why do you think so many people have their applications rejected ? Why do you think so many people have their applications rejected ? , I think that they don ’ t complete the forms correctly or they don ’ t include all the required documents . The embassy is very strict about it . You have to be quite careful . I think that they don ’ t complete the forms correctly or they don ’ t include all the required documents . The embassy is very strict about it . You have to be quite careful . , Why are they stricter with Chinese people than with other nationalities ? Why are they stricter with Chinese people than with other nationalities ? , That ’ s simple . Many people break the rules regarding their visa conditions . "Good morning , young lady . You can call me Ma . Do you see anything you like ? ", Yes . Many things ! I especially love this beautiful quilt . Yes . Many things ! I especially love this beautiful quilt . , That quilt was passed down to me from my ma in Holland . That quilt was passed down to me from my ma in Holland . , It sounds like a special quilt . Why do you want to sell it ? It sounds like a special quilt . Why do you want to sell it ? ," Well , this home is too big for me now , so I'm moving to an apartment that is much smaller . Therefore , I need to part with a few things . " " Well , this home is too big for me now , so I'm moving to an apartment that is much smaller . Therefore , I need to part with a few things . "," Oh , I see . Umm , how much do you want for the quilt ? " " Oh , I see . Umm , how much do you want for the quilt ? ", Is fifteen dollars OK ? "Hello , Mr Kowalski ? "," I'm here , hello . " " I'm here , hello . ", Which city are you staying in right now ? And the name of your hotel ? Which city are you staying in right now ? And the name of your hotel ? ," I'm in Beijing , at the Weston Hotel . " " I'm in Beijing , at the Weston Hotel . ", Do you have your passport with you ? Or do you by any chance know the number ? Do you have your passport with you ? Or do you by any chance know the number ? ," I don't have it to hand , but I know the number . It's 16211469 9 . Can you do anything , like stop the card for example ? " " I don't have it to hand , but I know the number . It's 16211469 9 . Can you do anything , like stop the card for example ? "," Let me repeat that back to you , 16211469 9 . That's just what I've done , Mr Kowalski , I've stopped your card temporarily . " " Let me repeat that back to you , 16211469 9 . That's just what I've done , Mr Kowalski , I've stopped your card temporarily . "," But , what do I do if I need cash ? " " But , what do I do if I need cash ? "," You can go to any branch of IBA and request the Emergency Assistance Service . Everything will be taken care of , there's no need to worry . " " You can go to any branch of IBA and request the Emergency Assistance Service . Everything will be taken care of , there's no need to worry . ", Thank you so much . I'll find the nearest branch and come in tomorrow . Thanks again for all of your help . Mary ! I haven ’ t seen you since our dinner with Mr . Lee last week . Where have you been hiding yourself lately ? ," Oh , hi Mike . I ’ Ve been out of town the last few days . What did you need ? " " Oh , hi Mike . I ’ Ve been out of town the last few days . What did you need ? "," Really , nothing big . I just heard about your ideas on employee motivation and I wanted chat with you about a few things going on in my department . " " Really , nothing big . I just heard about your ideas on employee motivation and I wanted chat with you about a few things going on in my department . "," Well , feel free to drop by my office any time . The door ’ s always open . " " Well , feel free to drop by my office any time . The door ’ s always open . "," Actually , I was hoping to mix business with pleasure . Would you be interested in joining me for dinner some time this week ? I thought we might try out the new Italian restaurant everyone ’ s been " " Actually , I was hoping to mix business with pleasure . Would you be interested in joining me for dinner some time this week ? I thought we might try out the new Italian restaurant everyone ’ s been "," Sure , Mike , I ’ d love to . " " Sure , Mike , I ’ d love to . ", Is this evening too soon ? Is this evening too soon ? ," No , that ’ s perfect . We can leave directly from here . " Wow ! It's hot today ! Do you want to get an ice cream cone ? , No Let's go to an ice cream parlor ! They have way more flavors to choose from there . I feel like having something special like Neapolitan ice cream . No Let's go to an ice cream parlor ! They have way more flavors to choose from there . I feel like having something special like Neapolitan ice cream . , What's that ? What's that ? ," It's three different flavors mixed together . Chocolate , strawberry and something green with candied fruit . " " It's three different flavors mixed together . Chocolate , strawberry and something green with candied fruit . ", Do they have ice cream bars . frozen yogurt or frozen chocolate mousse ? Do they have ice cream bars . frozen yogurt or frozen chocolate mousse ? , Absolutely ! They also have real Italian Galatian and French sorbets . They do a great baked Alaska . Absolutely ! They also have real Italian Galatian and French sorbets . They do a great baked Alaska . , Maybe a vanilla ice cream milkshake would be good . What's your favorite flavor ? Maybe a vanilla ice cream milkshake would be good . What's your favorite flavor ? ," Well ... l like the traditional flavors like rum raisin , butter pecan . maple walnut , strawberry , chocolate and vanilla . But now there are some new flavors from Asia like green tea and durian . " " Well ... l like the traditional flavors like rum raisin , butter pecan . maple walnut , strawberry , chocolate and vanilla . But now there are some new flavors from Asia like green tea and durian . ", God ! Even talking about it makes me feel like l'm gaining weight ! God ! Even talking about it makes me feel like l'm gaining weight ! ," That's OK . We can go jogging , after we eat ! " Can you help me figure out how to use this vending machine ? ," Yes , I would be happy to help . What do you want to buy ? " " Yes , I would be happy to help . What do you want to buy ? ", I want to buy that candy . I want to buy that candy . , OK . So this machine will make change if you need it . Do you have your dollars ready ? OK . So this machine will make change if you need it . Do you have your dollars ready ? ," Yeah , so far , so good . " " Yeah , so far , so good . "," Next , you feed your dollars into the machine in the slot . Make sure they are smooth . " " Next , you feed your dollars into the machine in the slot . Make sure they are smooth . "," Yeah , I already knew that . " " Yeah , I already knew that . "," I'm sure you know that if the dollar gets stuck , you might have to re-feed it . " " I'm sure you know that if the dollar gets stuck , you might have to re-feed it . "," OK , let's move on ! " " OK , let's move on ! "," Now you just make your selection and pray . If nothing comes out , try again or call the number on the side of the machine . " " Now you just make your selection and pray . If nothing comes out , try again or call the number on the side of the machine . ", I hope it works ! I hope it works ! ," Well , good luck ! " What is your long term career plan you set for yourself ? ," First of all , I hope to spend a few years working in some famous companies to command a skill , to set a solid foundation and to build my interpersonal network . When I feel I have accumulated enough experience , I hope to own an undertaking . Of course this is up to the situation then and the opportunities the companies offer me . In the long run , I hope to be an entrepreneur . " I wonder if you could do me a favor . , I'd be happy to help you . Name it . I'd be happy to help you . Name it . , My printer is broken . Can you print up a copy for me ? My printer is broken . Can you print up a copy for me ? ," Sure , no problem . Do you want me to edit it for you ? " " Sure , no problem . Do you want me to edit it for you ? "," Please , you write much better than I do . " " Please , you write much better than I do . "," Oh , its nothing . " I wonder if I could possibly borrow two bikes from the shop tomorrow ? I ’ ll take actual care of them . I promise you . ," Well . All right , Mark . Just this once . But you have to pick them up yourself . I ’ m a very busy man . " " Well . All right , Mark . Just this once . But you have to pick them up yourself . I ’ m a very busy man . "," Oh , that ’ s all right . It ’ s very kind of you . Can I come around now ? " " Oh , that ’ s all right . It ’ s very kind of you . Can I come around now ? "," I ’ d rather you didn ’ t come immediately as I said I ’ m very busy at the moment . Come after lunch , Mark . " "Ma , I really don't know how to thank you . ", I'm glad I was able to help . I'm glad I was able to help . , It's most kind of you . It's most kind of you . , Don't mention it . It was the least I could do . Don't mention it . It was the least I could do . ," If there's ever anything I can do for you , Don't hesitate to let me know . " " If there's ever anything I can do for you , Don't hesitate to let me know . ", Thank you . Thank you . , I'm most grateful . I'm most grateful . , It was a pleasure . Do you know the restrictions about the carry-on items for exiting ? ," Yes , you can take small sum of money and important items such as passport and keys and business documents and so on . " " Yes , you can take small sum of money and important items such as passport and keys and business documents and so on . ", What are the things that are forbidden to take in departure ? What are the things that are forbidden to take in departure ? ," There is a long list of those things forbidden , including explosives , gum opium and precious cultural relies and so on . " Can I try this dress on ? , Sure.the fitting room is right behind you . Sure.the fitting room is right behind you . ," Well , I like the styte , but I don't think the color fits me . Could you bring me a green one ? " " Well , I like the styte , but I don't think the color fits me . Could you bring me a green one ? "," Sure , wait a moment . " "my lease ends next month , so I have to find a new place . ", I feel sorry for you . It's a jungle out there . I feel sorry for you . It's a jungle out there . , Do you know any places ? Do you know any places ? , well . I guess I can ask around to see if anyone's got a room or apartment available . well . I guess I can ask around to see if anyone's got a room or apartment available . , thank you . I think I should also have a look at the Internet to see if anyone's got a sublet . thank you . I think I should also have a look at the Internet to see if anyone's got a sublet . , how much do are you looking to spend ? how much do are you looking to spend ? ," I can only afford about 1,000 yuan a month . " " I can only afford about 1,000 yuan a month . ", looks like you'll have to get a place in the suburbs . looks like you'll have to get a place in the suburbs . ," it doesn't matter , but it needs to be close to the subway or on a convenient bus route . " " it doesn't matter , but it needs to be close to the subway or on a convenient bus route . ", anything you need to have in the place ? anything you need to have in the place ? ," I want a bedroom with full bath , and it'll be better if the bedroom is on the sunny side . " " I want a bedroom with full bath , and it'll be better if the bedroom is on the sunny side . ", you can also check out university bulletin boards . you can also check out university bulletin boards . , why ? Will those be students who are leaving ? why ? Will those be students who are leaving ? ," not really , but landlords put up notices to attract students and they often have low rent . " " not really , but landlords put up notices to attract students and they often have low rent . ", thank you . I'll be sure to take a look . thank you . I'll be sure to take a look . , good luck . "Excuse me , driver , you have kept us waiting for 15 minutes . Can't we start the tour right now ? "," I am sorry , sir , there are still 5 minutes remaining ... OK , it's time . We will take a roll call before starting the fantasy sightseeing . " " I am sorry , sir , there are still 5 minutes remaining ... OK , it's time . We will take a roll call before starting the fantasy sightseeing . ", Finally . How long does the tour last ? Finally . How long does the tour last ? , For about 3 hours . Enjoy your trip . Excuse me . I don't think we have met before . My name is Mary Jenson . ," Oh , hello . I'm Bias Chettri . " " Oh , hello . I'm Bias Chettri . "," Good to meet you , Mr Chettri . " " Good to meet you , Mr Chettri . "," Pleased to meet you too , Ms Jenson . " "Hi , Sam . I want to buy a pet . Do you have any ideas ? ", You really should go to Rachel's pet store . You really should go to Rachel's pet store . , why ? anything special there ? why ? anything special there ? , it's more than special . You can find as many kinds of animals as you can put a name to and more . it's more than special . You can find as many kinds of animals as you can put a name to and more . ," Oh , really ? are there any snakes ? " " Oh , really ? are there any snakes ? ", snakes ? there are even rodents and monkeys ! it's a world of exotic pets . snakes ? there are even rodents and monkeys ! it's a world of exotic pets . , that's terrific . I can't wait to check it out . that's terrific . I can't wait to check it out . , Hang on . are you sure you want to keep a non-traditional pet ? Hang on . are you sure you want to keep a non-traditional pet ? , why not ? it's so cool . why not ? it's so cool . , but it will pose a risk to your health . but it will pose a risk to your health . , pardon ? pardon ? ," i mean , most reptiles carry some harmful bacteria . they are likely to cause immune system problems . " " i mean , most reptiles carry some harmful bacteria . they are likely to cause immune system problems . "," well , I didn't realize that . " " well , I didn't realize that . "," I don't believe it's a good choice to keep those pets , especially for families with young children . " " I don't believe it's a good choice to keep those pets , especially for families with young children . "," oh , I should have thought of my brother's baby girl . Maybe I'll just have a dog instead of an exotic pet . " " oh , I should have thought of my brother's baby girl . Maybe I'll just have a dog instead of an exotic pet . "," yes , good luck , Maria . " "Happy New Year , Jim ! "," Thank you , same to you ! Lee , have you got any plans ? " " Thank you , same to you ! Lee , have you got any plans ? "," Yeah , I'm going to the Temple Fair with my family . " " Yeah , I'm going to the Temple Fair with my family . ", How nice ! Have fun ! I really have a good time here.Thank you very much . , Keep in touch ! Keep in touch ! , I promise . Welcome to Lincoln Bank . What can we do for you today ? ," Hello . I called earlier in the week and spoke to someone in the personal loans department about an overseas study loan . She said to come in as soon as I had the chance , as this must be done in person . I'd like to apply today . " " Hello . I called earlier in the week and spoke to someone in the personal loans department about an overseas study loan . She said to come in as soon as I had the chance , as this must be done in person . I'd like to apply today . "," OK , that's absolutely fine . I will need to see some credentials before we can get started . Do you have the notification of admission letter from your university , your passport and your visa with you ? " " OK , that's absolutely fine . I will need to see some credentials before we can get started . Do you have the notification of admission letter from your university , your passport and your visa with you ? "," Yes , yes . It's all here . There you go . I'm not sure if I need any other proof or guarantee to get this loan , do I ? " " Yes , yes . It's all here . There you go . I'm not sure if I need any other proof or guarantee to get this loan , do I ? "," You do , I'm afraid . There are 3 ways to do this . You can choose , mortgage , pledge or guarantee mode . " " You do , I'm afraid . There are 3 ways to do this . You can choose , mortgage , pledge or guarantee mode . "," Yes , I read about all of these in the brochure and decided which would be more suitable for me . I'd like to go for the guarantee mode , please . " " Yes , I read about all of these in the brochure and decided which would be more suitable for me . I'd like to go for the guarantee mode , please . "," Right , that's no problem . I see you are already well informed . If you choose that one , you can borrow up to 70 % of the total tuition and miscellaneous fees . " " Right , that's no problem . I see you are already well informed . If you choose that one , you can borrow up to 70 % of the total tuition and miscellaneous fees . "," OK , that's perfect , 70 % is excellent , it'll be a big help . Thanks . " "You know , I really don ’ t think Americans are very romantic . ", Where did you get that idea ? Where did you get that idea ? ," That ’ s the impression I get from the movies , and from looking around . Men and women seem very business-like in their relations with each other . " " That ’ s the impression I get from the movies , and from looking around . Men and women seem very business-like in their relations with each other . "," Well , I ’ m still not sure what you ’ re asking me . " " Well , I ’ m still not sure what you ’ re asking me . ", Is it true or isn ’ t it ? Is it true or isn ’ t it ? , Do you want to know something about the American character ? Do you want to know something about the American character ? , I just think you ’ re trying to change the subject . But go ahead . I just think you ’ re trying to change the subject . But go ahead . ," No , this will help answer your question . In American society boys and girls are raised together . They ’ re not segregated in their activities ! Boys and girls go out together from an early age . " " No , this will help answer your question . In American society boys and girls are raised together . They ’ re not segregated in their activities ! Boys and girls go out together from an early age . "," OK , go on . " " OK , go on . "," After being raised together , men and women can be business-like in each other ’ s company . It really doesn ’ t have anything to do with the way a man and woman behave toward each other when they are in love . Does that answer your question ? " " After being raised together , men and women can be business-like in each other ’ s company . It really doesn ’ t have anything to do with the way a man and woman behave toward each other when they are in love . Does that answer your question ? "," Not exactly , but I see your point . " " Not exactly , but I see your point . "," I think Americans are pretty romantic when they are in a relationship and a lot of flirting goes on in every office . After you ’ Ve been in America for a while , you will probably see what I mean . " What time is it by your watch ? ," I'm sorry , my watch has stopped . " " I'm sorry , my watch has stopped . ", It's 2:42 by my watch . But it moves a bit fast . It's 2:42 by my watch . But it moves a bit fast . , Let's ask someone else . I like Chinese food . ," I like Chinese food , too . I like dumplings best . " " I like Chinese food , too . I like dumplings best . "," At school , we sometimes have Chinese food for lunch . " " At school , we sometimes have Chinese food for lunch . ", That's good . We eat Chinese food only at the Chinese restaurant . That's good . We eat Chinese food only at the Chinese restaurant . , My mother can make some Chinese food . My mother can make some Chinese food . , Really ? That's wonderful ! "Is there anything I can do for you , Mr . King ? ", I'm leaving for Shanghai tomorrow morning . When do I have to settle my bill ? I'm leaving for Shanghai tomorrow morning . When do I have to settle my bill ? , Is it all right for you to pay the bill this evening ? Is it all right for you to pay the bill this evening ? , That will do . Where shall I go to pay the money ? That will do . Where shall I go to pay the money ? ," At the Cashier's Counter of our hotel , right in the lobby downstairs . " " At the Cashier's Counter of our hotel , right in the lobby downstairs . ", Would you please get the bill ready before supper ? Would you please get the bill ready before supper ? , All right . Is your companion leaving for Shanghai with you ? All right . Is your companion leaving for Shanghai with you ? ," No , he will stay here for two more days . Please keep the room for him . " " No , he will stay here for two more days . Please keep the room for him . ", Shall I make out a single bill or two separate bills ? Shall I make out a single bill or two separate bills ? ," Two separate bills , please . " " Two separate bills , please . ", OK . I'll surely have the bill ready for this evening . OK . I'll surely have the bill ready for this evening . , Will you give the bill to me at around six o'clock ? Will you give the bill to me at around six o'clock ? ," No problem . By the way , do you have any comment to make on our hotel ? " " No problem . By the way , do you have any comment to make on our hotel ? ", I have had a good stay here . Your service is wonderful . I'm very satisfied with it . I have had a good stay here . Your service is wonderful . I'm very satisfied with it . , Thank you for your compliments . You're welcome to our hotel again . Thank you for your compliments . You're welcome to our hotel again . ," OK , I will . " I just dropped in to say good-bye . , What time are you leaving ? What time are you leaving ? , I'm going to try to leave by ten . I'm going to try to leave by ten . , Take care and give my best to your parents . Take care and give my best to your parents . , Good-bye . Hope to see you soon again next year . Good-bye . Hope to see you soon again next year . , Don't forget to call us if you're in Tokyo . What happened to that girl you were seeing ? , Oh Jackie ? We broke up last week . Oh Jackie ? We broke up last week . , That was a short relationship . You only started dating 2 months ago . That was a short relationship . You only started dating 2 months ago . , It was actually a long two months . She was a psycho . It was actually a long two months . She was a psycho . , What do you mean ? What do you mean ? ," She would be laughing one moment , and if I said something insensitive , she would start crying . I didn't want to deal with that . " " She would be laughing one moment , and if I said something insensitive , she would start crying . I didn't want to deal with that . ", She sounds very emotional . She sounds very emotional . ," She was a psycho , man . One time we were suppose to get together . I was waiting for her call , and when she finally called , she was screaming why I wasn't at her place . " " She was a psycho , man . One time we were suppose to get together . I was waiting for her call , and when she finally called , she was screaming why I wasn't at her place . ", Were you suppose to be there ? Were you suppose to be there ? , I thought she was going to call when she was done shopping . It was a misunderstanding . She was literally screaming on the phone over this . I thought she was going to call when she was done shopping . It was a misunderstanding . She was literally screaming on the phone over this . , Ok . You're right . She's a psycho . Ok . You're right . She's a psycho . , I'm just glad it's over . "Hi , boss . You have a call . ", I told you to hold my calls . I ’ m very busy at the moment . I told you to hold my calls . I ’ m very busy at the moment . , I know . But she said she had an important thing to tell you . I know . But she said she had an important thing to tell you . , Okay . Put her through . Okay . Put her through . , Thanks . "Good afternoon , passport and arrival card please . ", Here you are . Here you are . , Where are you coming from ? Where are you coming from ? , China . China . , Is this your country of birth or residence . Is this your country of birth or residence . , I just work there . I just work there . , What is the purpose of your visit to the United States ? What is the purpose of your visit to the United States ? , I'm here on vacation . I'm here on vacation . , How long do you plan to stay in the United States ? How long do you plan to stay in the United States ? , Almost three weeks . Almost three weeks . ," Sir , you didn't fill out the information on your arrival card of where you will be staying . " " Sir , you didn't fill out the information on your arrival card of where you will be staying . "," Oh , I'm sorry , but there are a couple of different places I will travel to within the United States , so I wasn't sure what to put . " " Oh , I'm sorry , but there are a couple of different places I will travel to within the United States , so I wasn't sure what to put . ", You must specify an address of the place where you will spend most of your time . You must specify an address of the place where you will spend most of your time . ," Ok , here you are . " " Ok , here you are . ", Do you have enough means to support yourself while you are here ? Do you have enough means to support yourself while you are here ? , Yes . I have some travellers cheques and two credit cards . Yes . I have some travellers cheques and two credit cards . , Very good . Do you have anything to declare ? Very good . Do you have anything to declare ? , Nope . I only have my clothes and camera ! Nope . I only have my clothes and camera ! ," Very well sir , welcome to the United States , enjoy your visit . " Please fill in the arrival card and sign the register . , All right . Which room shall I have ? All right . Which room shall I have ? ," Room 202 , but I'm afraid we have to ask for a deposit of $ 200 . " "Hey , Ann . You don't have a pen , do you ? "," Sure , here you go . " " Sure , here you go . "," Thanks . I don't suppose you have some paper , too . " " Thanks . I don't suppose you have some paper , too . ", Of course . There you are . Of course . There you are . , Thanks so much . I owe you one . "Hey , Sandy . Do you want to go to the ETV with us ? "," I'd love to , but I'm broke . Maybe after payday . " Good morning.sir.My name is Liu Peng from Tsinghai University . I am here for the interview relating to my visa application . , Glad to meet you.Would you mind if I ask you some questions ? Glad to meet you.Would you mind if I ask you some questions ? , Of course not . Of course not . , Why do you want to go to the US ? Why do you want to go to the US ? , I'd like to have further education.Now I am studying for my doctorate . I'd like to have further education.Now I am studying for my doctorate . , Will you get any kind of scholarship ? Will you get any kind of scholarship ? , Yes . The school has provided me with full scholarship and that will be enough to support myself . "Excuse me , did you see a set of keys ? ", What kind of keys ? What kind of keys ? , Five keys and a small foot ornament . Five keys and a small foot ornament . , What a shame ! I didn't see them . What a shame ! I didn't see them . ," Well , can you help me look for it ? That's my first time here . " " Well , can you help me look for it ? That's my first time here . ", Sure . It's my pleasure . I'd like to help you look for the missing keys . Sure . It's my pleasure . I'd like to help you look for the missing keys . , It's very kind of you . It's very kind of you . ," It's not a big deal.Hey , I found them . " " It's not a big deal.Hey , I found them . "," Oh , thank God ! I don't know how to thank you , guys . " " Oh , thank God ! I don't know how to thank you , guys . ", You're welcome . I like this kind of weather . ," Yes , a little breeze and a lovely moon . " " Yes , a little breeze and a lovely moon . ", And it's calm . I like the peace . And it's calm . I like the peace . ," Me , too . " "Excuse me , I ’ m sorry to trouble you . My name is Susan Ransom , and I have placed several orders with you company . "," Yes , Mr . Ransom ? This is Karl Miller . How may I help you ? " " Yes , Mr . Ransom ? This is Karl Miller . How may I help you ? "," Well , I wonder if you could track an order I placed with you last month . It hasn ’ t arrived yet . " " Well , I wonder if you could track an order I placed with you last month . It hasn ’ t arrived yet . "," Certainly , Ms . Ransom . Do you have an order number ? " Is it okay to have a day off next week ? , Why ? What's the problem ? Why ? What's the problem ? , I need to go to the dentist . I need to go to the dentist . ," Okay , I'll get Bob to cover you . " What are you doing there with your mobile phone ? , I'm moblogging ! I'm moblogging ! , Moblogging ? what does that mean ? Moblogging ? what does that mean ? ," Oh , moblogging is a combination of the word ' mobile ' and ' blogging ' . It's another form of blogging . Users can publish blog entries to the web from a mobile phone or other mobile devices . " " Oh , moblogging is a combination of the word ' mobile ' and ' blogging ' . It's another form of blogging . Users can publish blog entries to the web from a mobile phone or other mobile devices . ", Sounds interesting ! That must be very convenient . Sounds interesting ! That must be very convenient . ," Yes , you're right . I can blog wherever and whenever I'm on the move . It's especially good when I'm on a business trip and my laptop happens to be away from me . " " Yes , you're right . I can blog wherever and whenever I'm on the move . It's especially good when I'm on a business trip and my laptop happens to be away from me . ", How can you do that ? How can you do that ? ," Well , if I simply want to write a few words , I'll send it by email or edit it all from the cell phone browser . " " Well , if I simply want to write a few words , I'll send it by email or edit it all from the cell phone browser . ", What if you want to publish some photos ? What if you want to publish some photos ? ," Then I'll shoot some pictures , re-size the images and upload them with text descriptions to my blog . " " Then I'll shoot some pictures , re-size the images and upload them with text descriptions to my blog . ", I see . Moblogging must have done a great favor for habitual bloggers like you . I see . Moblogging must have done a great favor for habitual bloggers like you . , You bet it ! What are we going to do ? I can't get the car out of this ditch . I'm stuck ! ," I'm worried , Tom . I haven't seen any other cars for almost an hour . " " I'm worried , Tom . I haven't seen any other cars for almost an hour . ", I know . This is terrible . What can we do ? This snow doesn't stop falling ! I know . This is terrible . What can we do ? This snow doesn't stop falling ! , I told you we should have stayed in town today.The weather report said 100 percent chance of snow.Why did you want to come up here ? I told you we should have stayed in town today.The weather report said 100 percent chance of snow.Why did you want to come up here ? , I wanted to show you the cabin . We only had another half-hour to go . I wanted to show you the cabin . We only had another half-hour to go . ," Well , now we're stuck . What can we do ? " " Well , now we're stuck . What can we do ? ", I don't know . I don't know . ," I've heard that when this happens , it's important to save energy . " " I've heard that when this happens , it's important to save energy . ", What do you mean ? What do you mean ? ," We're stranded here , Tom . We may be here a long time.We need to conserve the gas in the car . The car's energy is what will keep us warm . " " We're stranded here , Tom . We may be here a long time.We need to conserve the gas in the car . The car's energy is what will keep us warm . ", I have plenty of gas . I have plenty of gas . ," Yes , but the gas and the battery both have to stay working.We can't just let the car run and run.If we do , it will die soon . Then we'll freeze . " " Yes , but the gas and the battery both have to stay working.We can't just let the car run and run.If we do , it will die soon . Then we'll freeze . ", So what can we do ? So what can we do ? ," Turn the lights off.Then , run the car and the heater only about fifteen minutes every hour.That will conserve the heat as long as possible . " " Turn the lights off.Then , run the car and the heater only about fifteen minutes every hour.That will conserve the heat as long as possible . ", Alright . That's a good idea . Alright . That's a good idea . , I wish we hadn't come up here . Now we'll probably be here for days . I wish we hadn't come up here . Now we'll probably be here for days . , Days ? Days ? ," Yes , it happens.That is what happens in big snowstorms . People get stranded for days . " " Yes , it happens.That is what happens in big snowstorms . People get stranded for days . "," Oh , my God ! It's good we have food . " " Oh , my God ! It's good we have food . ", Probably we'll survive.But turn the car off for about forty-five minutes . Then we'll turn it on again . Probably we'll survive.But turn the car off for about forty-five minutes . Then we'll turn it on again . ," Okay , I'll follow your advice . " I fired Mr . Li today . , That's terrible . May I show you to your room ? , Ok . Ok . ," Here , let me help you with your bags . " " Here , let me help you with your bags . ", Thanks . Let me see . How much should I pay for you ? , Don ’ t think about it ! Don ’ t think about it ! ," No , this will not do . Let me see . " " No , this will not do . Let me see . "," You pay for the taxi and dinner , then to even things up . " " You pay for the taxi and dinner , then to even things up . ", Good ideas . "Well , what about this two-bedroom apartment ? The listing says it's right in the heart of the city , just steps from the metro . "," Wow , that would be very convenient . How much is the rent ? " " Wow , that would be very convenient . How much is the rent ? "," It says it's $ 1600 . But if you share it with another person , that's only $ 800 per month . " " It says it's $ 1600 . But if you share it with another person , that's only $ 800 per month . ", That definitely sounds like a steal . I think that is a very trendy neighborhood as well . That definitely sounds like a steal . I think that is a very trendy neighborhood as well . , That's true . I know that there are lots of popular restaurants and coffee shops around there . Good afternoon . Is there a vacant room here ? ," What do you want , a single or a double one ? " " What do you want , a single or a double one ? "," A single , preferably with a bath . " " A single , preferably with a bath . ", How long do you intend to stay ? How long do you intend to stay ? , For four days or so . For four days or so . , We have one single room on the fifth floor . We have one single room on the fifth floor . , I hope it's quiet . I hate noise . I hope it's quiet . I hate noise . ," It's very quiet , sir . " " It's very quiet , sir . ", How much does it cost per day ? How much does it cost per day ? , It's 150 yuan per day including a 10 % service charge . It's 150 yuan per day including a 10 % service charge . , All right . I'll take the room . All right . I'll take the room . , Would you please fill in the registration form ? Would you please fill in the registration form ? , OK . OK . ," As a hotel policy , we require one day's room charge as a deposit for guests without reservation . " " As a hotel policy , we require one day's room charge as a deposit for guests without reservation . ", No problem . Here you are . No problem . Here you are . , Your room number is 505 . This is your key . The bellboy will help you with the baggage . The skirt looks beautiful . Can I try it on ? , Of course . Of course . ," Well , I think this one is a little too small . Would you please bring me a bigger one ? " " Well , I think this one is a little too small . Would you please bring me a bigger one ? ", I am sorry the larger ones are out of stock now . But you might be lucky at our Branch . What ’ s up ? You don ’ t look too good . ," Yeah , my head hurts , that ’ s all . I ’ Ve been in physics class all day . It ’ s killer ! " " Yeah , my head hurts , that ’ s all . I ’ Ve been in physics class all day . It ’ s killer ! "," I liked physics . It ’ s all math , really , arcs , curves , velocity , cool stuff . " " I liked physics . It ’ s all math , really , arcs , curves , velocity , cool stuff . "," Yeah , yeah , but today ’ s lesson was all about the creation of the universe . " " Yeah , yeah , but today ’ s lesson was all about the creation of the universe . ", A physics class about the creation of the universe ? That ’ s some pretty unscientific language there . Sounds more religious to me . A physics class about the creation of the universe ? That ’ s some pretty unscientific language there . Sounds more religious to me . , It ’ s all religion . Take the theory of the Big Bang.How is it possible that all of the stuff in the universe comes from an explosion ? That ’ s no better than Atlas carrying the globe on his back or African myths about turtles and stuff . It ’ s all religion . Take the theory of the Big Bang.How is it possible that all of the stuff in the universe comes from an explosion ? That ’ s no better than Atlas carrying the globe on his back or African myths about turtles and stuff . ," Turtles ? Whatever ... Look , all that ’ s required for the creation of matter an imbalance of particles and anti-particles . At least , that ’ s what the math says . " " Turtles ? Whatever ... Look , all that ’ s required for the creation of matter an imbalance of particles and anti-particles . At least , that ’ s what the math says . "," Math , sheath . What ’ s the evidence ? " " Math , sheath . What ’ s the evidence ? "," There is evidence ! You know Edwin Hubble ? He ’ s the guy who in the early twentieth century was the first scientist to measure the drift of matter in the universe , thus advancing notions of an expanding universe . What would it be expanding from ? Well , the Big Bang ... DUH ! " " There is evidence ! You know Edwin Hubble ? He ’ s the guy who in the early twentieth century was the first scientist to measure the drift of matter in the universe , thus advancing notions of an expanding universe . What would it be expanding from ? Well , the Big Bang ... DUH ! "," Anyway , it ’ s just a theory . Why do people go around touting theories ? Where ’ s the scientific rigor in that ? " " Anyway , it ’ s just a theory . Why do people go around touting theories ? Where ’ s the scientific rigor in that ? "," Dude , don ’ t equivocate . A theory only becomes a theory after withstanding rigorous testing . You slept through class , didn ’ t you ? " Please pull your table down . It's lunch hour . , All right . All right . ," What would you like , sir ? " " What would you like , sir ? ", What would you suggest ? What would you suggest ? , You may choose from the fish and beef . You may choose from the fish and beef . , I'd like the beef . I'd like the beef . , Here you are . Would you like a cup of tea or coffee ? Here you are . Would you like a cup of tea or coffee ? ," No , I'd rather have a glass of juice , please . What kinds do you have ? " " No , I'd rather have a glass of juice , please . What kinds do you have ? "," We have a selection of orange , apple , grape and lemonade . " " We have a selection of orange , apple , grape and lemonade . "," I'll have a glass of lemonade . More ice , please . " " I'll have a glass of lemonade . More ice , please . ", All right . Will there be anything else ? All right . Will there be anything else ? , Could you give me more paper napkins ? Could you give me more paper napkins ? , Sure . Here you are . Sure . Here you are . , Thanks . Thanks . , You're welcome . Enjoy your meal . Press the call button if you need any more help . Did you clean your room today ? ," No , not yet . " " No , not yet . "," Well , when were you planning on doing that ? " " Well , when were you planning on doing that ? ", I'm going to clean it up later . I'm going to clean it up later . , Didn't I ask you to clean it up earlier ? Didn't I ask you to clean it up earlier ? , I'm going to clean it . I'm going to clean it . ," I want you to vacuum in your room , and don't forget to dust everything . " " I want you to vacuum in your room , and don't forget to dust everything . ", I know . I'll do it . I know . I'll do it . , Make sure you clean it up before you do anything else . Make sure you clean it up before you do anything else . ," I'm not going anywhere until later , so I'll clean it then . " "Well , humans could never make something like that . ", Those poor Egyptians slaves worked so hard and you want to give aliens all the credit ! Those poor Egyptians slaves worked so hard and you want to give aliens all the credit ! ," Be a little more open-minded , Stu ! Don't believe everything you read in your history books ! " " Be a little more open-minded , Stu ! Don't believe everything you read in your history books ! "," OK , but don't believe everything you see on The X-files , either ! " " OK , but don't believe everything you see on The X-files , either ! "," Speaking of The X-files , it's on right now ! " "Hi , welcome to Rental Property Management . How can I help you ? ", Hi . I ’ m interested in renting a one-bedroom apartment . Hi . I ’ m interested in renting a one-bedroom apartment . , Okay . Our rental agent will be with you in a moment . Okay . Our rental agent will be with you in a moment . , Thank you . "Fill it up with unleaded and check the oil , please . ", Do you want me to check the tires ? Do you want me to check the tires ? ," No , that's all for now . What does it come to ? " " No , that's all for now . What does it come to ? ", $ 10 . "Irene ! I heard you were on a date last night ! So , how how did it go ? I want all the juicy details ! "," Um ... well , actually , we had a fantastic time last night . He was ... amazing ! " " Um ... well , actually , we had a fantastic time last night . He was ... amazing ! "," Okay , now you really have to fill me in . What ’ s he like ? " " Okay , now you really have to fill me in . What ’ s he like ? "," He ’ s really good looking . he ’ s quite tall , around 61 , he ’ s in his early thirties , and he ’ s got the most beautiful dark brown eyes ... " " He ’ s really good looking . he ’ s quite tall , around 61 , he ’ s in his early thirties , and he ’ s got the most beautiful dark brown eyes ... ", He sounds hot ! What does he do for a living ? He sounds hot ! What does he do for a living ? ," You know what , this is the best part . David is a junior investment banker at Fortune Bank , so he ’ s got a great career path ahead of him ! " " You know what , this is the best part . David is a junior investment banker at Fortune Bank , so he ’ s got a great career path ahead of him ! "," Hold on a sec , his name is David ? " " Hold on a sec , his name is David ? ", Yeah ? Yeah ? , That ’ s my brother ! "Hello , George ! Haven't seen you for some time.Where have you been ? ", I've been away in Paris for the last two month.Glad to see you again.How are you doing ? I've been away in Paris for the last two month.Glad to see you again.How are you doing ? , Very well.Thank you.Did you have a good time there ? Very well.Thank you.Did you have a good time there ? ," Yes , I had a wonderful time . " The final examination will be held at the end of this month . Have you made good preparation ? , Sure . I've reviewed all the lessons I have learned this academic year . Sure . I've reviewed all the lessons I have learned this academic year . , Are you sure you can do well this year ? Are you sure you can do well this year ? , I am 100 % certain . I am 100 % certain . ," According to what you did last time , I have my doubts . " " According to what you did last time , I have my doubts . ", I am sure I can get a 95 this time . "I ’ m sorry to disturb you , Mr . Crane . "," Yes , what is it , William ? " " Yes , what is it , William ? ", Could you please look over these resumes ? They ’ Ve just come in . Could you please look over these resumes ? They ’ Ve just come in . ," All right , fine . Thank you , William . " "To be frank , I find philosophy rather boring . "," To tell you the truth , it's the most tedious course i have ever had . " " To tell you the truth , it's the most tedious course i have ever had . ", How could you manage to pass the exam ? How could you manage to pass the exam ? , It is still a mystery to me . I am tired of everything in my life . , What ? How happy you life is ! I do envy you . What ? How happy you life is ! I do envy you . , You don ’ t know that I have been over-protected by my mother these years . I am really about to leave the family and spread my wings . You don ’ t know that I have been over-protected by my mother these years . I am really about to leave the family and spread my wings . , Maybe you are right . How about the matter ? , I heard it has been finally settled under the rose . I heard it has been finally settled under the rose . , It ’ s the only way to preserve her reputation . It ’ s the only way to preserve her reputation . ," Yeah , fortunately it did not cause a disaster . " I hear many people here speak French . , It is because Montreal is a bilingual city . It is because Montreal is a bilingual city . , It is not easy to improve my English . It is not easy to improve my English . , But it's a good opportunity to learn French . But it's a good opportunity to learn French . , Yeah ! But French is not easy to learn . Yeah ! But French is not easy to learn . , Take it easy . I have the confidence to learn it well . Good morning . What can I do for you ? , Good morning . Would you like to tell me something about the computer ? I've never seen this brand before . What is your superior brand ? Good morning . Would you like to tell me something about the computer ? I've never seen this brand before . What is your superior brand ? , This is our new brand . I can make sure our computer board is one of the best boards . This is our new brand . I can make sure our computer board is one of the best boards . , Can you tell me the specialty of your computer board ? Can you tell me the specialty of your computer board ? ," With pleasure . It's easy to have a memory expansion on board capacity and fulfill your needs for a computer . Besides , there is more space for extra cards to expand later on . " " With pleasure . It's easy to have a memory expansion on board capacity and fulfill your needs for a computer . Besides , there is more space for extra cards to expand later on . ", What's the memory capacity of the computer ? What's the memory capacity of the computer ? , The hard drive has 260 G and the RAM is 4 G . The hard drive has 260 G and the RAM is 4 G . , Can you give me a wholesale list ? Can you give me a wholesale list ? , Yes . The price differs depending on how many you want . Yes . The price differs depending on how many you want . , Is the price negotiable ? Is the price negotiable ? ," Yes . It depends . If you have a large order , we will give you a discount . " "Seat 30B is right here , sir . You may take your seat . I'll put your bag in the above compartment . "," Thank you , miss . Will dinner be served on the plane ? " " Thank you , miss . Will dinner be served on the plane ? "," Yes , sir . I'll bring you a menu shortly after we take off . " " Yes , sir . I'll bring you a menu shortly after we take off . "," That would be nice . Could you also get me a pillow and a blanket , please ? " " That would be nice . Could you also get me a pillow and a blanket , please ? ", Here you are . Here you are . , How long will this flight last ? How long will this flight last ? , It is a six-hour flight with an-hour layover in Los Angles . It is a six-hour flight with an-hour layover in Los Angles . , Good . I'll have plenty of time to nap on the plane . "Honey , how is by you ? ", Just so so.There are no exciting things for me . "Nice day , isn't it ? ", Sure it is . Why don't we go to a park ? Sure it is . Why don't we go to a park ? , Good idea ! "I just moved into my apartment , and the plumbing is not working . ", Can you describe the plumbing problems you are having ? Can you describe the plumbing problems you are having ? , The bathtub barely drains at all . The bathtub barely drains at all . ," Okay , the bathroom plumbing needs looking at . What about the kitchen plumbing ? " " Okay , the bathroom plumbing needs looking at . What about the kitchen plumbing ? ", Neither the kitchen nor the bathroom plumbing is working well . Neither the kitchen nor the bathroom plumbing is working well . , Has this problem been going on for a long time ? Has this problem been going on for a long time ? , It just started happening last night . It just started happening last night . , I will be coming over to look at it this afternoon . Will you be there ? I will be coming over to look at it this afternoon . Will you be there ? , I will not be home . I will not be home . ," I can always use my key to get in , but I would prefer that you be there . " "What's it made of , could you tell me ? ", Linen.It ' s ideal for summer wear . Linen.It ' s ideal for summer wear . , Can it wear well and keep its shape ? Can it wear well and keep its shape ? , Certainly.It has been specially treated . What's the time ? My watch has stopped . , Let me see . It's five minutes to eleven . Let me see . It's five minutes to eleven . , Is your watch right ? Is your watch right ? , I think so . I see it by the radio this morning . "Could you type up this document for me , Sandra ? "," Sure , but I have to finish this report first . " " Sure , but I have to finish this report first . ", Never mind . I'll do it . "May I help you , sir ? ", Yes . I would like a pair of black leather shoes in size 25 . Yes . I would like a pair of black leather shoes in size 25 . , Please try these on . Please try these on . , The tip is rather narrow . The tip is rather narrow . , I will bring you a larger size . We ’ re trying to get donations . , What are you getting donations for ? What are you getting donations for ? , We ’ re getting donations for the campaigns . We ’ re getting donations for the campaigns . , How much money are you looking to make ? How much money are you looking to make ? , As much as we can . As much as we can . , Are you doing different fundraisers ? Are you doing different fundraisers ? , We ’ re just going door to door . We ’ re just going door to door . , You should do something else . You should do something else . , Do you have any suggestions ? Do you have any suggestions ? , Try a car wash and selling candy . Try a car wash and selling candy . , That is a good idea . That is a good idea . , You ’ ll make more money that way . Hello . I'm Duty Manager today ; you wanted to speak to me ? ," Yes . I hope you can help . I'm interested in obtaining a Working Capital Loan . So , I was wondering what you offer here ? Do you have various types ? " " Yes . I hope you can help . I'm interested in obtaining a Working Capital Loan . So , I was wondering what you offer here ? Do you have various types ? "," Yes , Sir . We can provide these loans in both local and foreign currency , Temporary Working Capital Loans , Short-term Working Capital Loans and Mid-term Working Capital Loans . " " Yes , Sir . We can provide these loans in both local and foreign currency , Temporary Working Capital Loans , Short-term Working Capital Loans and Mid-term Working Capital Loans . ", I see ... I see ... ," Which one interests you , Sir ? " " Which one interests you , Sir ? "," To be honest , I'm not exactly sure what we require just now . " "Good morning , sir . What can I do for you ? ", Some friends of mine are going to visit me this evening . Would you please buy some fruit for me ? Some friends of mine are going to visit me this evening . Would you please buy some fruit for me ? ," Yes , sir . Do you need some flowers ? " " Yes , sir . Do you need some flowers ? ", That's a good idea . Can you help me to get some ? That's a good idea . Can you help me to get some ? ," Certainly , sir . What kind of flowers would you like ? " " Certainly , sir . What kind of flowers would you like ? ", A basket of lilies . A basket of lilies . , You need fruit and lilies . Am I right ? You need fruit and lilies . Am I right ? , Right . Here is five hundred yuan in advance . Is it enough ? Right . Here is five hundred yuan in advance . Is it enough ? , I think it's quite enough . I'II have them bought for you as soon as possible . I think it's quite enough . I'II have them bought for you as soon as possible . , Great ! Thank you very much . Why do you want to eat western food so much today ? Anything special to celebrate ? Did you get a promotion ? ," Honey , you really forgot about it ? Think it over . It's a candlelight dinner . " " Honey , you really forgot about it ? Think it over . It's a candlelight dinner . "," It's not your birthday , also not mine . Hey , come on . Just tell me . " " It's not your birthday , also not mine . Hey , come on . Just tell me . "," It's our wedding anniversary , honey . How can you forget about it ? " " It's our wedding anniversary , honey . How can you forget about it ? "," My dear , tomorrow is our wedding anniversary . We've been together for 20 years . But you never change . Always so careless ! Do you remember the thing that happened on our wedding day ? " " My dear , tomorrow is our wedding anniversary . We've been together for 20 years . But you never change . Always so careless ! Do you remember the thing that happened on our wedding day ? ", Of course . I almost missed my own wedding . Of course . I almost missed my own wedding . , Yeah . Do you know that this restaurant used to be the teahouse where we first met ? Yeah . Do you know that this restaurant used to be the teahouse where we first met ? ," Oh , really ! It looks so different . Our old place turns into a brand new place . " " Oh , really ! It looks so different . Our old place turns into a brand new place . ", Do you remember our first date ? I got a really special gift . Do you remember our first date ? I got a really special gift . ," I can never forget that . I bought you five candies , but I was so anxious that I forgot to give them to you . You didn't get them until we parted . Then they had already melted down for I held them the whole time . " " I can never forget that . I bought you five candies , but I was so anxious that I forgot to give them to you . You didn't get them until we parted . Then they had already melted down for I held them the whole time . "," Yeah , it's really unforgettable . Thank you for making me happy all these years . " " Yeah , it's really unforgettable . Thank you for making me happy all these years . ", You are the one I should thank . You've done really great job . Have you bought War Craft 2 yet ? , Yeah ! I bought it the day it was released . Yeah ! I bought it the day it was released . , How do you like it ? How do you like it ? , It's a great game . There are a lot of new characters . It's a great game . There are a lot of new characters . , Did it cost very much Did it cost very much , It cost about thirty . Most games cost about that much . It cost about thirty . Most games cost about that much . , Mechwarrior is such a good game . The graphics are awesome ! Mechwarrior is such a good game . The graphics are awesome ! ," Oh , I know what you mean . I'm addicted to that game . " " Oh , I know what you mean . I'm addicted to that game . ", My roommate always wants to play it . But I told her to buy her own game . My roommate always wants to play it . But I told her to buy her own game . ," Yeah , my roommate likes to watch me play . He says it's like watching a movie . " " Yeah , my roommate likes to watch me play . He says it's like watching a movie . ", I've never seen such good graphics . I've never seen such good graphics . , And I've never heard such good sound in a game . I'd like to mail this letter to Taipei . , Where ? Where ? , Taiwan . Taiwan . , That'll be 64 cents . That'll be 64 cents . , Okay . Can I also have a sheet of 20 sixty-four-cent stamps ? Okay . Can I also have a sheet of 20 sixty-four-cent stamps ? , Sure . The total comes to twelve dollars and eighty cents . Sure . The total comes to twelve dollars and eighty cents . ," By the way , how much does it cost to send a package to Taiwan ? " " By the way , how much does it cost to send a package to Taiwan ? ", That depends on the weight . That depends on the weight . , I see . What happened to you yesterday ? , Oh I fell over on the way to work . Oh I fell over on the way to work . , Oh I see . So that ’ s why you didn ’ t come in ? Oh I see . So that ’ s why you didn ’ t come in ? , Yes and I broke my phone too so I couldn ’ t call you . Yes and I broke my phone too so I couldn ’ t call you . ," Oh dear , that sounds terrible . " " Oh dear , that sounds terrible . ", It was ! But the worst thing was I tore my best shirt . It was ! But the worst thing was I tore my best shirt . ," Oh dear . Well , get well soon and try to be more careful in future . " What date is today ? , Why ? Why ? , Didn't you notice the roses everywhere ? Didn't you notice the roses everywhere ? , I hear it's Chinese Valentine's Day ! Don't you know ? I hear it's Chinese Valentine's Day ! Don't you know ? ," Oh , God . I just forgot it . I should have brought roses for my girlfriend . " " Oh , God . I just forgot it . I should have brought roses for my girlfriend . ", It's not too late . Go to buy some now . "Here's Copellini's , my cousin's store . ", Sounds like an Italian name with an “ i ” at the end . Sounds like an Italian name with an “ i ” at the end . , Admit it . You just think of Mussolini . Admit it . You just think of Mussolini . ," No , I'm an art lover , so I think more of Bellini and Botticelli ! " " No , I'm an art lover , so I think more of Bellini and Botticelli ! "," Ah , yes . The Italians do love the sensual forms of the human body . " " Ah , yes . The Italians do love the sensual forms of the human body . ", Don't we all ... hey ! Your cousin sells gift items ? Don't we all ... hey ! Your cousin sells gift items ? , Yeah-all from Italy . See all the saints ? They're important to Roman Catholics . "I need something to eat , please . ", Tell me what you're hungry for . Tell me what you're hungry for . ," I feel like champagne , lobster tail , and filet mignon , medium rare . " " I feel like champagne , lobster tail , and filet mignon , medium rare . "," Unfortunately , we're out of filet mignon at the moment . May I suggest the porterhouse instead ? " " Unfortunately , we're out of filet mignon at the moment . May I suggest the porterhouse instead ? "," Well , I prefer filet , but porterhouse is good , too . " " Well , I prefer filet , but porterhouse is good , too . ", Perhaps I could interest you in chocolate-covered strawberries with the champagne ? Perhaps I could interest you in chocolate-covered strawberries with the champagne ? ," Just the champagne will be fine , thank you . " " Just the champagne will be fine , thank you . ", You'll see this charge on your amenities account . You'll see this charge on your amenities account . , That's fine . That's fine . , It won't be long until your food is delivered . I know you'll enjoy it . What are the factors that have great impact on the perspective of this corporation ? ," External factors . I think the main external factors are political , economic , social and technological factors . " " External factors . I think the main external factors are political , economic , social and technological factors . ", What are the internal factors that influence the company ? What are the internal factors that influence the company ? ," The internal factors are composed of human resources , team spirit , innovation spirit and coordination between different departments , etc . " I think I've got a virus on my computer . Do you know how to get rid of it ? I haven't had one before . , I'm afraid not . Why don't you call the Help Desk ? Someone there will be able to help you . I'm afraid not . Why don't you call the Help Desk ? Someone there will be able to help you . , Have you got the number ? I'll call them right now . "Excuse me , miss . I don't think we need the MP4 any more . We would like to refund it . ", May I see your receipt ? May I see your receipt ? , Here you are . Here you are . ," I am sorry , sir . You bought it 2 weeks ago , and you can only refund it in one week . " Tell me about yourself and your past experience . ," I have worked as an executive secretary for 5 years , first for trading companies , and now I am working for a trust company . I interact well with peers , clients , administrators and bosses . I thrive on challenge and work well in high-stress environments . " " I have worked as an executive secretary for 5 years , first for trading companies , and now I am working for a trust company . I interact well with peers , clients , administrators and bosses . I thrive on challenge and work well in high-stress environments . ", How are your typing and shorthand skills ? How are your typing and shorthand skills ? , I can type 100 Chinese words a minute and take dictation in English at 150 words a minute . I can type 100 Chinese words a minute and take dictation in English at 150 words a minute . , Can you operate computers skillfully ? Can you operate computers skillfully ? ," Yes , I can . I have received some special training in computers . Besides I am good at operating common office machines , such as fax machines and duplicating machines . " " Yes , I can . I have received some special training in computers . Besides I am good at operating common office machines , such as fax machines and duplicating machines . ", Sometimes we are very busy and need to work overtime . How do you feel about that ? Sometimes we are very busy and need to work overtime . How do you feel about that ? , That's all right . But could you tell me how often and how many hours I should work overtime ? That's all right . But could you tell me how often and how many hours I should work overtime ? ," It just depends . If we have important visiting delegations , you have to stay with us . It's not unusual . " " It just depends . If we have important visiting delegations , you have to stay with us . It's not unusual . "," Mr . Smith , I's like to ask you a question . " " Mr . Smith , I's like to ask you a question . "," OK , please . " " OK , please . ", What specific duties would I perform if I am hired ? What specific duties would I perform if I am hired ? ," Nothing different from a secretary's common responsibilities . However , you know , our company is an international trade-oriented company , can you handle English papers and write English correspondence ? " " Nothing different from a secretary's common responsibilities . However , you know , our company is an international trade-oriented company , can you handle English papers and write English correspondence ? ", Yes . I specialized in English secretary studies at college and that's one of the main parts of my present job . Yes . I specialized in English secretary studies at college and that's one of the main parts of my present job . , What are your salary expectations ? What are your salary expectations ? , I really need more information about the job before we start to discuss salary . Maybe you could tell me what is budgeted for the position . I really need more information about the job before we start to discuss salary . Maybe you could tell me what is budgeted for the position . ," The starting monthly salary would be ¥ 2,000 , with rises after the half year according to your competence . " " The starting monthly salary would be ¥ 2,000 , with rises after the half year according to your competence . ", I think it's acceptable and I really like the job . And when can I know the decision ? I think it's acceptable and I really like the job . And when can I know the decision ? , We'll inform you of our final decision by early July . Do you have any other questions ? We'll inform you of our final decision by early July . Do you have any other questions ? , No . Thank you for the time . "Hey , May . How about getting together for a movie tonight ? ", Sure . What's playing ? Sure . What's playing ? ," Well , Let me check the newspaper . What about The Terminal ? " " Well , Let me check the newspaper . What about The Terminal ? "," Wow , it stars Catherine Zeta-Jones , my favorite actress . " " Wow , it stars Catherine Zeta-Jones , my favorite actress . "," Well , birds of a feather flock together . I like her too . She was in a lot of dramas . " " Well , birds of a feather flock together . I like her too . She was in a lot of dramas . ", She is so beautiful and elegant . And she is famous for her fine acting . She is so beautiful and elegant . And she is famous for her fine acting . ," What's more , she doesn't have scandals . And she likes to take part in the charitable activities . " " What's more , she doesn't have scandals . And she likes to take part in the charitable activities . ", Who is the director ? Who is the director ? , Steven Spielberg . Another superstar . Steven Spielberg . Another superstar . ," Yes , a legend , also . I still remember , his movies , Jurassic Park and Schindler's List got him nine Oscar awards in 1994 . " " Yes , a legend , also . I still remember , his movies , Jurassic Park and Schindler's List got him nine Oscar awards in 1994 . ", Can you introduce the story of The Terminal briefly ? Can you introduce the story of The Terminal briefly ? , It tells a romantic and humorous love story . It tells a romantic and humorous love story . , This is really exciting movie . Lets go to this one . You are quite busy every day . , Yes . Work starts at eight and I arrive home after six . Yes . Work starts at eight and I arrive home after six . , So you have to work all day . So you have to work all day . ," I can take a break at lunch time , but it is only 30 minutes . " " I can take a break at lunch time , but it is only 30 minutes . "," I see you sometimes work on weekends , too . " " I see you sometimes work on weekends , too . "," Yes , I really don't like it . " I beg your pardon ? ," I said , ' Do you need any help ? ' " " I said , ' Do you need any help ? ' ", That's very nice of you . I guess I could use some help . That's very nice of you . I guess I could use some help . , Just tell me what you'd like me to do . I am going to give you an end-of-the-unit test this Friday . Please be prepared for it . , Would you please tell us how to review our lessons ? Would you please tell us how to review our lessons ? , Review all the lessons in this unit and see if you can understand the main idea of each lesson . Review all the lessons in this unit and see if you can understand the main idea of each lesson . , Any other requirements ? Any other requirements ? , Phrases and sentence patterns are also very important . You should know how to use them . Phrases and sentence patterns are also very important . You should know how to use them . , Should we remember all the new words and expressions ? Should we remember all the new words and expressions ? , Certainly . Certainly . ," Sorry , I don't quite understand some difficult points in this unit . I wonder if you could help us to solve the problems . " " Sorry , I don't quite understand some difficult points in this unit . I wonder if you could help us to solve the problems . "," Well . When you review your lessons , mark the places which you don't understand , then I will give you some coaching . " " Well . When you review your lessons , mark the places which you don't understand , then I will give you some coaching . ", When shall we have a coaching period ? When shall we have a coaching period ? , How about tomorrow ? How about tomorrow ? , Ok . "Are you doing anything right now , Diana ? "," I am typing a report for the moment , Mr . Robbins . Anything I need to do ? " " I am typing a report for the moment , Mr . Robbins . Anything I need to do ? ", Will you please cut it for a while and come in here to take a letter ? Will you please cut it for a while and come in here to take a letter ? , Is it urgent ? Is it urgent ? ," Yes , this letter can't go into the mail any later than 5 . It's about a contract . " " Yes , this letter can't go into the mail any later than 5 . It's about a contract . "," Ok , I am coming . " " Ok , I am coming . "," Please take a seat , Diana . Have you got your spare pens and pencils ? " " Please take a seat , Diana . Have you got your spare pens and pencils ? "," Yes , I have this time . But If I don't understand a word or a phrase when you are dictating , can I ask you halfway ? " " Yes , I have this time . But If I don't understand a word or a phrase when you are dictating , can I ask you halfway ? "," No , I ’ d prefer not . I don't want any interruptions every other minute , but you can ask me at the end of the letter . " " No , I ’ d prefer not . I don't want any interruptions every other minute , but you can ask me at the end of the letter . ", All right . I understand now . Do you think I should leave a margin on every page wide enough for notes and amendments . All right . I understand now . Do you think I should leave a margin on every page wide enough for notes and amendments . ," Of course , Diana . You'd better pay attention to the spelling when you type it . " " Of course , Diana . You'd better pay attention to the spelling when you type it . "," Certainly I will , Mr . Robbins . By the way , may I use a window envelope ? " " Certainly I will , Mr . Robbins . By the way , may I use a window envelope ? "," Yes , that's fine . Now when you finish these , I want you to put these cards in alphabetical order , using the last names , and then make a list . " " Yes , that's fine . Now when you finish these , I want you to put these cards in alphabetical order , using the last names , and then make a list . ", You want the cards in alphabetical order using the last names ? You want the cards in alphabetical order using the last names ? ," Right . And the last thing , we are going to clean the files out tomorrow . Now let's begin . " How are you doing today ? , I ’ m fine . I ’ m fine . , What can I do for you ? What can I do for you ? , I would like to cancel a check . I would like to cancel a check . , Is there a problem ? Is there a problem ? , I wrote the check out for too much . I wrote the check out for too much . , How much did you write it out for ? How much did you write it out for ? , I wrote it out for $ 150 . I wrote it out for $ 150 . , How much was it supposed to be ? How much was it supposed to be ? , It was supposed to be for $ 100 . It was supposed to be for $ 100 . , I ’ ll cancel that check for you . I ’ ll cancel that check for you . , I really appreciate your help . "IBA , Jane speaking . How can I help you ? ", Hello . I'd like to speak to someone regarding my card . Hello . I'd like to speak to someone regarding my card . ," Sorry , I'm not quite sure if I understand . In what way , Sir ? Has your card been stolen ? " " Sorry , I'm not quite sure if I understand . In what way , Sir ? Has your card been stolen ? "," No , no . Nothing at all like that . It's just that I applied for a credit card with you a while ago , my application was accepted , but I'm still waiting for my card . " " No , no . Nothing at all like that . It's just that I applied for a credit card with you a while ago , my application was accepted , but I'm still waiting for my card . "," Oh , I see , Sir . Well , it does take 5 working days to issue and post the card . " " Oh , I see , Sir . Well , it does take 5 working days to issue and post the card . "," Yes , my application was accepted last Friday . Now it's Wednesday , that's more than 5 days . " " Yes , my application was accepted last Friday . Now it's Wednesday , that's more than 5 days . "," Sorry , Sir , but it's 5 working days . This does not include weekends , so your card should be with you later this week . " " Sorry , Sir , but it's 5 working days . This does not include weekends , so your card should be with you later this week . "," Of course ! How silly of me ! Yes , 5 working days would mean this Friday , at the earliest . I see . I'm sorry to trouble you . " " Of course ! How silly of me ! Yes , 5 working days would mean this Friday , at the earliest . I see . I'm sorry to trouble you . "," It's no trouble at all , Sir . Is there anything else I can help you with today ? " " It's no trouble at all , Sir . Is there anything else I can help you with today ? "," Nothing , thanks . I again apologise for the misunderstanding , bye for now . " What's the cost of the trousers ? , $ 90 . $ 90 . , Is there a price reduction ? Is there a price reduction ? ," Sorry , sir . The prices here are all fixed . " What can I do for you ? , I am trying to find this book . I am trying to find this book . , What ’ s the problem ? What ’ s the problem ? , It doesn ’ t seem like this library has it . It doesn ’ t seem like this library has it . , Have you checked the computer ? Have you checked the computer ? , I have already . I have already . , What did it say ? What did it say ? ," It says the book is on the shelf , but I didn ’ t find it there . " " It says the book is on the shelf , but I didn ’ t find it there . ", I can always borrow the book from another library . I can always borrow the book from another library . , You can do that ? You can do that ? , I ’ ll make the call and contact you when it gets in . I ’ ll make the call and contact you when it gets in . , That ’ s fantastic . Thank you . "Excuse me , does this bus go to the new bookstore ? "," No , you'll have to get off at the bank , and take a No . 50 . " " No , you'll have to get off at the bank , and take a No . 50 . ", Thank you.How much is the fare to that stop ? Thank you.How much is the fare to that stop ? , One dollar . One dollar . , How many stops are there ? How many stops are there ? , Two stops after this one . Two stops after this one . , Could you please tell me when we get there ? Could you please tell me when we get there ? , Sure . Sure . ," By the way , do I need a transfer again after No . 50 ? " " By the way , do I need a transfer again after No . 50 ? "," No , a No . 50 will take you right there . " " No , a No . 50 will take you right there . ", Thank you . "Wei , you look really tired . "," Yes , I didn ’ t finish work until 9:00 pm . " " Yes , I didn ’ t finish work until 9:00 pm . ", 9:00 ! 9:00 ! ," Yes , I have too much work to do at the moment . " " Yes , I have too much work to do at the moment . ", Why ’ s that ? Why ’ s that ? , Because too many people in the office are on holiday . "Good evening , sir . I understand that you have been robbed . ", I certainly have . I certainly have . , When did this happen ? When did this happen ? , About two hours ago . About two hours ago . , Why didn't you report it before ? Why didn't you report it before ? , I couldn't . I was bound and gagged . I couldn't . I was bound and gagged . , Please tell me exactly what happened . Please tell me exactly what happened . ," I was sitting in this room watching television when someone knocked on the door . Without thinking , I opened it . " " I was sitting in this room watching television when someone knocked on the door . Without thinking , I opened it . "," That wasn't very wise , sir . " " That wasn't very wise , sir . "," I know . I was expecting my wife , you see , and thought it was her . " " I know . I was expecting my wife , you see , and thought it was her . ", You should never open a door without looking to see who it is . You should never open a door without looking to see who it is . ," Yes , I know . I regret it very much . " " Yes , I know . I regret it very much . ", What happened ? What happened ? , Two men pushed into the flat . One of them threatened me with a knife while the other bound and gagged me . Two men pushed into the flat . One of them threatened me with a knife while the other bound and gagged me . , Did you get a good look at them ? Did you get a good look at them ? , I'm afraid not . They were both wearing stockings over their faces . I'm afraid not . They were both wearing stockings over their faces . , What did they take ? What did they take ? ," My wallet , with $ 200 in it , my wrist watch.some of my wife's jewellery from our bedroom , and a silver photoframe . " " My wallet , with $ 200 in it , my wrist watch.some of my wife's jewellery from our bedroom , and a silver photoframe . ", They don't seem to have done much damage to the flat . They don't seem to have done much damage to the flat . , No . They had just begun to search when the dogs next door began to bark . Theran off then leaving me bound and gagged . It was some time before my wifereturned and released me . I phoned the police at o No . They had just begun to search when the dogs next door began to bark . Theran off then leaving me bound and gagged . It was some time before my wifereturned and released me . I phoned the police at o , My men began searching the area as soon as we received your call . I can't promise you that we'll recover your property but we'll certainly do our best . I hated the hand-me-downs to wear when I was a kid . , That ’ s understandable . Every kid likes new clothes . That ’ s understandable . Every kid likes new clothes . , It was not just that . I didn ’ t like them because they never fitted me . "Please put your baggage on the counter and open it , let me have a look . "," Yes , sir . Please examine it . " " Yes , sir . Please examine it . ", Anything subject to duty in your suitcase ? Anything subject to duty in your suitcase ? ," No , sir . Nothing except my personal belongings , such as clothes , notebooks and some gifts . " " No , sir . Nothing except my personal belongings , such as clothes , notebooks and some gifts . ", Any cigarettes or liquor ? Any cigarettes or liquor ? , I have cigarettes for my own use . I have cigarettes for my own use . , I think you'll have to pay some duty on these cigarettes because they exceed the quota . And this article is liable for duty . I think you'll have to pay some duty on these cigarettes because they exceed the quota . And this article is liable for duty . , How much duty should I pay ? How much duty should I pay ? , One hundred dollars . One hundred dollars . , Here is the money . Here is the money . , Just a moment . I'll make out your duty memo . ( Writing and giving the memo to Mr . Green ) Take it and pay the girl over there . Just a moment . I'll make out your duty memo . ( Writing and giving the memo to Mr . Green ) Take it and pay the girl over there . , Thank you . Can you give me a hand with my luggage ? , Of course . Excuse me . Is anyone sitting here ? ," No , nobody . " " No , nobody . "," You don ’ t mind if I smoke , do you ? " " You don ’ t mind if I smoke , do you ? "," Well , to be frank , yes , I do . " " Well , to be frank , yes , I do . "," Oh , I ’ m sorry . But this isn ’ t a no-smoker , is it ? I mean would you mind if I smoke here ? " " Oh , I ’ m sorry . But this isn ’ t a no-smoker , is it ? I mean would you mind if I smoke here ? ", Actually it is . Perhaps you haven ’ t noticed the sign . Actually it is . Perhaps you haven ’ t noticed the sign . , Sign ? What ’ s sign ? Sign ? What ’ s sign ? ," There , on the window . " " There , on the window . "," Oh , sorry . I didn ’ t notice it . Sorry . " " Oh , sorry . I didn ’ t notice it . Sorry . ", That ’ s all right . I want to leave the motorbike outdoors . ," Fine , just don't do it at night . " " Fine , just don't do it at night . ", Why not ? Why not ? , The cold weather will damage the engine . "What about you , Ernie ? How did you get into pop music ? "," Well I always hear it on the radio , so I started to get into it . " " Well I always hear it on the radio , so I started to get into it . "," Yeah , if something is on the radio it must be really good . " " Yeah , if something is on the radio it must be really good . ", I totally agree ! "Excuse me , I want to know what's your price per dozen for exercise books ? ", 15 dollars per dozen 15 dollars per dozen ," Oh , it's rather too high . We have another offer for a similar one at a much lower price . " " Oh , it's rather too high . We have another offer for a similar one at a much lower price . "," However , the quality of our exercise books is better than others . I can assure you that our price is the most favorable . A trial will convince you of my words . " " However , the quality of our exercise books is better than others . I can assure you that our price is the most favorable . A trial will convince you of my words . "," If you can go a little lower , I'd be able to give you an order on the spot . " " If you can go a little lower , I'd be able to give you an order on the spot . ", This price of yours is out of the question . You must know that the cost of production has risen a great deal in recent years . This price of yours is out of the question . You must know that the cost of production has risen a great deal in recent years . , I hope you'll give a second thought to it . I hope you'll give a second thought to it . , We'll have to discuss the problem later . We'll have to discuss the problem later . , What about if we order a large amount of exercise books ? What about if we order a large amount of exercise books ? , Could you give me an idea of how larger an amount you want ? Could you give me an idea of how larger an amount you want ? , About 300 dozens . About 300 dozens . ," Then , let me check . For the large quantity you ask , considering the cost of raw materials , I think 13 dollar is our bottom line . And I can assure you this is the lowest price in the market in nowadays . " " Then , let me check . For the large quantity you ask , considering the cost of raw materials , I think 13 dollar is our bottom line . And I can assure you this is the lowest price in the market in nowadays . ", OK . That's a deal . Excuse me Miao Li . Could you tell me who Jackie Chan is ? , Certainly . Jackie Chan is a very famous movie star in Hong Kong . His Chinese name is Cheng Long . Certainly . Jackie Chan is a very famous movie star in Hong Kong . His Chinese name is Cheng Long . ," Ha , I know Cheng Long a lot , he has made 40 films since 1976 . And at that time he was promoted as the new Bruce Lee . But I'm not familiar with his English name . " " Ha , I know Cheng Long a lot , he has made 40 films since 1976 . And at that time he was promoted as the new Bruce Lee . But I'm not familiar with his English name . ", OK . Then tell me what else you know . OK . Then tell me what else you know . , Some movie stars measure their worth by how many millions of dollars they make . Do you know how Jackie Chan measures his worth ? Some movie stars measure their worth by how many millions of dollars they make . Do you know how Jackie Chan measures his worth ? ," He measures his worth by how many of his bones he has fractured while executing his film , incredible stunts . By the way , can you count the breaks ? " " He measures his worth by how many of his bones he has fractured while executing his film , incredible stunts . By the way , can you count the breaks ? "," Sure . His skull , his eyes , his nose , three times , his jaw , his shoul-der , is chest , two fingers , a knee . As he said ' Everything from the top of my head to the bottom of my feet ! ' " " Sure . His skull , his eyes , his nose , three times , his jaw , his shoul-der , is chest , two fingers , a knee . As he said ' Everything from the top of my head to the bottom of my feet ! ' ", Indeed you know much about him . Indeed you know much about him . , This is because he is the action-movie incarnate or action-star extraordinaire around the world . Is this the central park to East Market bus ? , This is the East market to Central park bus . Where do you want to go ? This is the East market to Central park bus . Where do you want to go ? , To the ministry government hall . To the ministry government hall . , Take the same number bus going other direction . There ’ s stop right cross the street . Take the same number bus going other direction . There ’ s stop right cross the street . , Thank you . "Reservation Center , Air China . Can I help you ? ", Yes . I'm coming to confirm my ticket . Yes . I'm coming to confirm my ticket . ," May I have your name , please ? " " May I have your name , please ? "," My name is Zu Ping . In fact , I have a reservation on Flight No . 125 for Zhenjiang , leaving Beijing at 2:00 p . m . tomorrow . Now I'd like to make a change of my travel schedule . Is it possible to change my booking to the day after tomorrow ? " " My name is Zu Ping . In fact , I have a reservation on Flight No . 125 for Zhenjiang , leaving Beijing at 2:00 p . m . tomorrow . Now I'd like to make a change of my travel schedule . Is it possible to change my booking to the day after tomorrow ? ", Certainly . Certainly . , Do you have a seat available on the same flight the day after tomorrow ? Do you have a seat available on the same flight the day after tomorrow ? ," Yes . You are reconfirmed on Flight No . 125 for Zhenjiang , leaving Beijing at 2:00 p . m . on January 15th . " " Yes . You are reconfirmed on Flight No . 125 for Zhenjiang , leaving Beijing at 2:00 p . m . on January 15th . ", Thanks a lot . "That'll be 12 dollars and 95 cents , please . ", Can you break a 100 dollar bill ? Can you break a 100 dollar bill ? ," Oh , you don't have anything smaller ? " " Oh , you don't have anything smaller ? "," No , I'm sorry . That's all I have . Unless you take a credit card . " " No , I'm sorry . That's all I have . Unless you take a credit card . "," Oh , sure . Credit card is fine . " Can I help you ? , Is this the right subway to the Wall Street ? Is this the right subway to the Wall Street ? ," Yes , it is . " " Yes , it is . ", Could you tell me shall I take the express or local train ? Could you tell me shall I take the express or local train ? , Sure . The local train . It stops at every station . Sure . The local train . It stops at every station . ," Which of them is the local train , please ? " " Which of them is the local train , please ? "," You take the D train on the downtown platform , and go three stops . " " You take the D train on the downtown platform , and go three stops . ", How much is the fare ? How much is the fare ? , One dollar and twenty cents . You give me the money and I ’ ll exchange it for a token . One dollar and twenty cents . You give me the money and I ’ ll exchange it for a token . , What should I do with the token ? What should I do with the token ? , You put it in the slot at the turnstile and then push the turnstile to get into the platform . Where are you from ? , I'm from Germany . I'm from Germany . ," So you speak German , don't you ? " " So you speak German , don't you ? "," Yeah , but I can speak English , too . " " Yeah , but I can speak English , too . "," Oh , I see . What other languages can you speak ? " " Oh , I see . What other languages can you speak ? ", A little French . A little French . , Good . "Mary , do you often do your shopping online ? ", Yes . I'm used to online shopping . It ’ s convenient and time-saving . You can buy anything you want and they will send it to your home or any place you want . Yes . I'm used to online shopping . It ’ s convenient and time-saving . You can buy anything you want and they will send it to your home or any place you want . , How about the price ? How about the price ? , You can get the same product at a much lower price . You can get the same product at a much lower price . ," Last week , I tried to buy some clothes online , but I didn ’ t know how to pay for them . " " Last week , I tried to buy some clothes online , but I didn ’ t know how to pay for them . "," You should open an account at the online bank first . After that , you can buy anything online . " Are there many things online ? , Sure . You can find everything all over the world . Let ’ s check it out online ! "Excuse me , but I ’ m a bit lost here . Where does this street lead to ? "," The Queen Street , I guess . " " The Queen Street , I guess . ", So is it the right way to the City Hall ? So is it the right way to the City Hall ? , I ’ m afraid you ’ re going in the opposite direction . "Hello , Shogun Restaurant . "," Hi , I would like to make a dinner reservation . " " Hi , I would like to make a dinner reservation . "," Of course , what evening will you be joining us on ? " " Of course , what evening will you be joining us on ? ", We will need the reservation for Tuesday night . We will need the reservation for Tuesday night . , What time would you like the reservation for ? What time would you like the reservation for ? , We would prefer 7 We would prefer 7 , For how many people For how many people , There will be 4 of us . There will be 4 of us . ," Fine , I can seat you at 7 " " Fine , I can seat you at 7 ", Thank you . The last name is Foster . Thank you . The last name is Foster . , See you at 7 See you at 7 , Thank you so much . I appreciate your help . This is such a beautiful day ! Great for sailing ! , It sure is ! The water looks so nice ! Anchor the boat for a little while . I ’ m going to take a dip . It sure is ! The water looks so nice ! Anchor the boat for a little while . I ’ m going to take a dip . , Why are you doggy-paddling ? I taught you how to swim ! Do your breast stroke ! Why are you doggy-paddling ? I taught you how to swim ! Do your breast stroke ! ," I get too tired ! I ’ ll just backstroke , it ’ s easier ! " " I get too tired ! I ’ ll just backstroke , it ’ s easier ! ", Try kicking your legs more . That ’ s good . Don ’ t go out too far ! Try kicking your legs more . That ’ s good . Don ’ t go out too far ! , It ’ s fine . Jump in ! It ’ s fine . Jump in ! , Kathy ! Get back here ! I see a shark ! Kathy ! Get back here ! I see a shark ! , Ahahah ! ! ! Help me ! Help ! Bring the boat closer ! The shark is coming straight towards me ! Ahahah ! ! ! Help me ! Help ! Bring the boat closer ! The shark is coming straight towards me ! , It ’ s right under you ! Kathy ! ! ! Japanese is easy to learn . ," You're mistaken about it . As a matter of fact , it's very hard . " " You're mistaken about it . As a matter of fact , it's very hard . ", I don't think so.There ' re so many familiar characters and they sound just like Chinese . I don't think so.There ' re so many familiar characters and they sound just like Chinese . , You're quite right.But many Japanese learners begin with smiles on their faces and end up with tears in their eyes . You're not looking happy.What ' s the matter ? ," Oh , nothing special . I'm just a bit tired . " " Oh , nothing special . I'm just a bit tired . ", With the job ? With the job ? ," With everything , with everybody , with all this ! " " With everything , with everybody , with all this ! ", A good suggestion for you.You need a holiday . A good suggestion for you.You need a holiday . ," It wasn't always like this , you know . " " It wasn't always like this , you know . ", What do you mean ? What do you mean ? ," Well , I mean.We always do the same thing.There ' s no variety in our lives . " " Well , I mean.We always do the same thing.There ' s no variety in our lives . ", You need a holiday.That ' s what's the matter . You need a holiday.That ' s what's the matter . ," Certainly , perhaps . " what are you watching on the telly ? , there's a great sitcom on Channel 3 that stars in about three minutes . there's a great sitcom on Channel 3 that stars in about three minutes . , which one is that ? which one is that ? , the office . Have you watched it ? the office . Have you watched it ? ," I've seen the British version and loved it , but have never seen the American version . " " I've seen the British version and loved it , but have never seen the American version . ", it's almost exactly the same . I think it's a hilarious show . it's almost exactly the same . I think it's a hilarious show . , what are you watching now ? what are you watching now ? , they're just showing highlights of American Idol from last night right now . they're just showing highlights of American Idol from last night right now . , I can't stand American Idol ! I think it's really over-rated . I can't stand American Idol ! I think it's really over-rated . , I couldn't agree with you more . I couldn't agree with you more . ," have you got satellite , cable , or digital TV ? " " have you got satellite , cable , or digital TV ? "," we have digital TV . It's amazing though---even with 100 channels , there's often nothing on that I'd want to watch ! " " we have digital TV . It's amazing though---even with 100 channels , there's often nothing on that I'd want to watch ! ", do you watch a lot of TV then ? do you watch a lot of TV then ? , I guess so . I'm bit of a couch potato . How about you ? I guess so . I'm bit of a couch potato . How about you ? ," I don't have a TV at home , so I rarely watch anything . Is there anything worth watching after the office ? " " I don't have a TV at home , so I rarely watch anything . Is there anything worth watching after the office ? ", there's actually a documentary on the history channel later on that I'd like to watch . Do you want to stay and watch it with me ? there's actually a documentary on the history channel later on that I'd like to watch . Do you want to stay and watch it with me ? , why not ? I don't have anything better to do ! I can't find my keys . , Where did you See then last ? Excellent Cleaner ’ s.May I help you ? ," Yes.Will you check if my suit is ready to go , please ? " " Yes.Will you check if my suit is ready to go , please ? "," Your name , please ? " " Your name , please ? ", Bill Smith . Bill Smith . ," I remember your name . Wait for a moment , please . I ’ ll check it for you . Is this black one yours ? " " I remember your name . Wait for a moment , please . I ’ ll check it for you . Is this black one yours ? "," No , it ’ s a dark brown suit . " " No , it ’ s a dark brown suit . ", I see . Is this yours ? I see . Is this yours ? , Right . Right . , It ’ s ready to go . It ’ s ready to go . , Thanks . "Hello , what can I do for you today ? "," Well , I ’ Ve got a terrible stomach-ache and I keep needing the toilet . " " Well , I ’ Ve got a terrible stomach-ache and I keep needing the toilet . "," I see . Well , with those symptoms maybe you ’ Ve got food poisoning . What have you eaten recently ? " " I see . Well , with those symptoms maybe you ’ Ve got food poisoning . What have you eaten recently ? "," Well , I went to a seafood restaurant last night and I ate lots of oysters . " " Well , I went to a seafood restaurant last night and I ate lots of oysters . "," Hmm . It may be those then , especially if they were raw . Well , I ’ ll give you these tablets and you should feel fine by tomorrow . " " Hmm . It may be those then , especially if they were raw . Well , I ’ ll give you these tablets and you should feel fine by tomorrow . ", Ok . Thank you very much . You didn't tell me she was married ! , I tried . You were preoccupied . I tried . You were preoccupied . , I got carried away . I made such a fool of myself . They were both laughing at me ! I got carried away . I made such a fool of myself . They were both laughing at me ! ," You got drunk , and you were hilarious . Lighten up . " " You got drunk , and you were hilarious . Lighten up . ", That guy was definitely a Don . That guy was definitely a Don . , So now you can say you had a mafia experience . Ha-ha . So now you can say you had a mafia experience . Ha-ha . , Yeah . If I leave Little Italy alive ... Yeah . If I leave Little Italy alive ... , Are you kidding ? Don had fun scaring you . He'd probably buy you dinner if we go back . Did you hear who won the election ? ," No , who was it ? " " No , who was it ? ", McCain is our new President . McCain is our new President . , You ’ re a liar ! You ’ re a liar ! ," I ’ m not happy about it , either . " " I ’ m not happy about it , either . ", Who voted for him ? Who voted for him ? , I guess the people wanted him as our new leader . I guess the people wanted him as our new leader . , That ’ s the dumbest thing that I ’ Ve ever heard . That ’ s the dumbest thing that I ’ Ve ever heard . , I have to tell you something else that you probably won ’ t like . I have to tell you something else that you probably won ’ t like . , What could be worse than what you just told me ? What could be worse than what you just told me ? ," I wasn ’ t serious , because Obama got elected . " " I wasn ’ t serious , because Obama got elected . ", That ’ s fantastic ! You really got me there . Will you be voting ? , I will . Will you be voting ? I will . Will you be voting ? ," Well , when is the election ? " " Well , when is the election ? ", You don ’ t know that ? You don ’ t know that ? , I just don ’ t know . I just don ’ t know . , It ’ s this Tuesday . It ’ s this Tuesday . , You can ’ t be serious . You can ’ t be serious . , Why would I joke ? Why would I joke ? , Thanks for telling me . Thanks for telling me . , You should ’ Ve known already . You should ’ Ve known already . , I forgot . I forgot . ," As long as you go vote , that ’ s all that matters . " Is there a bus in Altadena that'll take me to downtown LA ? , The 486 . The 486 . , The 486 really goes downtown ? The 486 really goes downtown ? ," Yes , it does . " " Yes , it does . ", How long is the bus ride ? How long is the bus ride ? , It's about forty-five minutes to an hour . It's about forty-five minutes to an hour . , Is that right ? Is that right ? ," Yeah , it's not that long of a trip . " " Yeah , it's not that long of a trip . ", Is that a crowded bus ? Is that a crowded bus ? , It starts getting more crowded the closer you get to LA . It starts getting more crowded the closer you get to LA . , Thank you very much . Thank you very much . , You're very welcome . What a beautiful day ! ," The weather is so crazy . It rained cats and dogs last night , but cleared up in the morning . " " The weather is so crazy . It rained cats and dogs last night , but cleared up in the morning . ", I was worried about canceling the climbing . I was worried about canceling the climbing . ," Honey , wait for me . I am too tired to move a step further . " " Honey , wait for me . I am too tired to move a step further . ", What about taking the cable car ? What about taking the cable car ? ," Attaboy , that's just what I am thinking . " " Attaboy , that's just what I am thinking . "," Wow , What a long queue this is ! " " Wow , What a long queue this is ! "," Honey , be patient . It's better to wait than to climb with my legs broken . " " Honey , be patient . It's better to wait than to climb with my legs broken . "," Daddy , look ahead in the distance , the mountains there . They roll all the way up to the sky . " " Daddy , look ahead in the distance , the mountains there . They roll all the way up to the sky . "," Yeah , the scenery is beautiful . What's more , the air is fresh here ? " " Yeah , the scenery is beautiful . What's more , the air is fresh here ? ", So you wanna stay here ? So you wanna stay here ? ," Of course not , I have to watch my American Idol . " What would you like to drink ? , I feel like a cup of black tea . I feel like a cup of black tea . , Wouldn't you like something to eat ? Wouldn't you like something to eat ? ," Yes , I'd like a portion of that strawberry tart . " " Yes , I'd like a portion of that strawberry tart . ", Right . I'll see if I can catch the waitress's eye . "I'm planning to buy a bicycle . As you are quite a cycling enthusiast , I wish you might give me some advice . "," With pleasure , chap . But before I start , I need to know what you want a bike for ? " " With pleasure , chap . But before I start , I need to know what you want a bike for ? "," My purposes are two-fold . On the one hand , I've grown bored of commuting on suffocating buses every day and decided to ride to work . On the other hand , bicycling is a sport , and I intend to build up my body through constantly taking a ride over the weekends . " " My purposes are two-fold . On the one hand , I've grown bored of commuting on suffocating buses every day and decided to ride to work . On the other hand , bicycling is a sport , and I intend to build up my body through constantly taking a ride over the weekends . ", Cycling during weekends ? Do you me riding on the mountainous countryside just the neighboring towns ? Cycling during weekends ? Do you me riding on the mountainous countryside just the neighboring towns ? , Does that make any difference ? Does that make any difference ? ," Can't be greater . If you ride on bumpy , hilly roads , a mountain bike is what you need . But if you just ride comfortably along the city lanes , you might choose a road bike . " " Can't be greater . If you ride on bumpy , hilly roads , a mountain bike is what you need . But if you just ride comfortably along the city lanes , you might choose a road bike . ", Are they designed differently ? Are they designed differently ? ," A road bike features skinny tires and a light-weight frame . Its riding position puts you bent over the handlebars . It's not particularly beefy in construction , and generally , it won't stand up well under heavy loads or on really rough surfaces . In contrast , mountain bikes have wide tires and a stout frame . You sit higher on them and don't have to hunched over . " Do you have a park in the city ? ," Yes , there is a lake in the park . It is very beautiful . " " Yes , there is a lake in the park . It is very beautiful . ", That ’ s great . We can go boating on the lake in the afternoon . That ’ s great . We can go boating on the lake in the afternoon . , It ’ s a good idea . But I am afraid it ’ s too cold . It is very windy on the lake . It ’ s a good idea . But I am afraid it ’ s too cold . It is very windy on the lake . , Then we can take a walk and enjoy the scenery in the park . Tomorrow I'll take you to some places that I'm sure you will have interest in . , Where else haven't we been to yet ? Where else haven't we been to yet ? , They are the Folk Antique Handicrafts and Collectibles Exhibition Halls . They are the Folk Antique Handicrafts and Collectibles Exhibition Halls . , Sounds great ! How many kinds of folk collections do they have ? Sounds great ! How many kinds of folk collections do they have ? ," Well . there're actually over 200 kinds of folk collections in this city . That's half the collections of antique objects in China . There's one exhibition half for multiple collection , and several individual display rooms for private collectors . " " Well . there're actually over 200 kinds of folk collections in this city . That's half the collections of antique objects in China . There's one exhibition half for multiple collection , and several individual display rooms for private collectors . "," Private collectors ! They must have excellent collections . I'II go and see each of them . What kinds of collections can I see ? Come on , don't keep me in suspense ! " " Private collectors ! They must have excellent collections . I'II go and see each of them . What kinds of collections can I see ? Come on , don't keep me in suspense ! "," No hurry ! I'II tell you now , The collections include ancient cases and caskets , tea sets , abacuses , precious sea shells and conches , drama costumes , agates , ancient coins , fans , mini-musical instruments , root-carving , rare stones and rocks , model ships , model cars ... " " No hurry ! I'II tell you now , The collections include ancient cases and caskets , tea sets , abacuses , precious sea shells and conches , drama costumes , agates , ancient coins , fans , mini-musical instruments , root-carving , rare stones and rocks , model ships , model cars ... ", Enough ! I can't wait anymore . "Kate , can we change the channel ? ", Why ? Why ? ," This channel has so many advertisements , and it doesn't have any good TV programs . " " This channel has so many advertisements , and it doesn't have any good TV programs . ", OK . You can change it . OK . You can change it . , What about this one ? Do you like this program ? What about this one ? Do you like this program ? ," No , I think it is very boring . Can you change it to Channel Twelve , please ? " " No , I think it is very boring . Can you change it to Channel Twelve , please ? "," Yes . Oh , it's a talk show . " " Yes . Oh , it's a talk show . "," Yeah , it's very funny . Have you ever watched it before ? " " Yeah , it's very funny . Have you ever watched it before ? "," No , I haven't . This is my first time to watch it . " " No , I haven't . This is my first time to watch it . ", I'm sure you will like it . How long have we had the A3 printer in the sales department ? ," Just over a year I think . Why , what's the problem ? " " Just over a year I think . Why , what's the problem ? ", I'm not sure but there seems to be something wrong with it . Is it still under guarantee ? I'm not sure but there seems to be something wrong with it . Is it still under guarantee ? ," 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 . " "Well , Mr . Cui , could you tell me why you are interested in working with this company ? "," I think working in this company could give me the best chance to use what I have learnt . As you know , I majored in computer programming in the university . I've cherished a desire to get a job where I can apply my knowledge . I know your company is one of the largest computer companies in the world , and I wish to have opportunity to develop my capabilities here . That ’ s why I applied . " " I think working in this company could give me the best chance to use what I have learnt . As you know , I majored in computer programming in the university . I've cherished a desire to get a job where I can apply my knowledge . I know your company is one of the largest computer companies in the world , and I wish to have opportunity to develop my capabilities here . That ’ s why I applied . ", I see . But have you ever done any work in this field ? I see . But have you ever done any work in this field ? ," Yes , since 1993 , I ’ Ve been employed as a clerk in the Beijing Branch of the DHAK Trading Corporation . " " Yes , since 1993 , I ’ Ve been employed as a clerk in the Beijing Branch of the DHAK Trading Corporation . ", Why do you plan to change your job ? Why do you plan to change your job ? ," Because I would like to get a job in which I can have good opportunity for advancement , and the job was not challenging enough . " " Because I would like to get a job in which I can have good opportunity for advancement , and the job was not challenging enough . ", Have you applied for work with any other companies ? Have you applied for work with any other companies ? ," Yes , I applied with another company , but that was just to get experience in being interviewed . " " Yes , I applied with another company , but that was just to get experience in being interviewed . "," If you are accepted at both places , which company will you choose ? " " If you are accepted at both places , which company will you choose ? "," This one , of course . Your company is my first choice . I want to work for you . " Why did she do that ? , I have no idea . It was completely out of the blue . Mr . Black ? I'm from the Pacific Mechanical Company . ," Oh , yes . Step inside , will you ? I'll give you an idea of what business I want to take up with you . Take a seat . We can go into details later . " " Oh , yes . Step inside , will you ? I'll give you an idea of what business I want to take up with you . Take a seat . We can go into details later . ", Thank you . Thank you . ," Our speciality back in South Africa is wholesale supplying of screws , bolts , nuts , pins , studs , and that kind of things . " " Our speciality back in South Africa is wholesale supplying of screws , bolts , nuts , pins , studs , and that kind of things . ", For wood or for metal ? For wood or for metal ? ," For both . Now , do you make machines for producing such things ? " " For both . Now , do you make machines for producing such things ? "," Yes , we have a showroom not far away from here , Mr . Black . Are you free now ? " " Yes , we have a showroom not far away from here , Mr . Black . Are you free now ? "," Yes , quite free until noon . " " Yes , quite free until noon . "," Fine . Then , shall we go right away ? I have a car outside . " " Fine . Then , shall we go right away ? I have a car outside . ", Have you ? That's splendid . Just let me get my things together . I won't keep you long . Have you ? That's splendid . Just let me get my things together . I won't keep you long . ," Take your time , sir . I can wait . " hi . Could you give me a hand with this report ? , sure . I ’ d be happy to give you some hints and advice . sure . I ’ d be happy to give you some hints and advice . ," thanks . Would you mind taking a look at the layout ? Do you think it ’ s appropriate ? I want it to be formal , but not boring to look at . " " thanks . Would you mind taking a look at the layout ? Do you think it ’ s appropriate ? I want it to be formal , but not boring to look at . ", it looks good to me . I would suggest that you put the client ’ s logo and our logo on each page . The bosses seem to like that . it looks good to me . I would suggest that you put the client ’ s logo and our logo on each page . The bosses seem to like that . , that ’ s an excellent suggestion . I can easily do it on the computer . that ’ s an excellent suggestion . I can easily do it on the computer . , why don ’ t you use a different font the headings ? They ’ ll be more distinct . why don ’ t you use a different font the headings ? They ’ ll be more distinct . , I ’ ll take that suggestion too . How about the content ? I ’ ll take that suggestion too . How about the content ? , I think you ’ Ve included all the essential things . You might want to make the conclusion a little longer . Restate your reasons clearly . I think you ’ Ve included all the essential things . You might want to make the conclusion a little longer . Restate your reasons clearly . , is it ok to include the pictures ? is it ok to include the pictures ? , definitely ! I would include one or two on each page if possible . Remember that you should make the report as eye-catching as possible . definitely ! I would include one or two on each page if possible . Remember that you should make the report as eye-catching as possible . , thanks for those ideas . I ’ ll get to work on them right away . "Good morning , Passport , please . ", Here you are . Here you are . ," Ah , thank you.Please bring your luggage here for inspection . " " Ah , thank you.Please bring your luggage here for inspection . ", Ok.But is there anything wrong ? Ok.But is there anything wrong ? , It's just a regular inspection.Do you have anything to declare ? It's just a regular inspection.Do you have anything to declare ? ," I've got 6 packets of cigarettes and 2 bottles of champagne.Besides , I have two cameras , one is for my own use , and the other is a gift . " " I've got 6 packets of cigarettes and 2 bottles of champagne.Besides , I have two cameras , one is for my own use , and the other is a gift . "," Well , the cigarettes and the champagne are not in excess of the duty-free allowance . But according to our law , each passenger is allowed only one camera duty-free.You ' ll have to pay duty for the other one . " " Well , the cigarettes and the champagne are not in excess of the duty-free allowance . But according to our law , each passenger is allowed only one camera duty-free.You ' ll have to pay duty for the other one . ", Ok . Where shall I pay duty for it ? Ok . Where shall I pay duty for it ? , Please wait a minute . I'll make out the duty memo ... Here you are.Take this and pay to the woman over there . Please wait a minute . I'll make out the duty memo ... Here you are.Take this and pay to the woman over there . , I've paid for it . Here's the receipt . I've paid for it . Here's the receipt . , Very well . I hope you ' ll enjoy your stay in America . Very well . I hope you ' ll enjoy your stay in America . , Thank you . Hey John . I have some great news . , What happened ? What happened ? , I got a job offer from Dell . I got a job offer from Dell . , That's great . I thought you said you didn't get the job . That's great . I thought you said you didn't get the job . ," I thought I did bad on the interview , but I guess I was wrong . I'm so happy right now . " " I thought I did bad on the interview , but I guess I was wrong . I'm so happy right now . ", I bet . That's great news . I'm very happy for you . I bet . That's great news . I'm very happy for you . , Thanks . I feel like celebrating . Let's go have a beer . It's on me . Thanks . I feel like celebrating . Let's go have a beer . It's on me . , Sounds good . "Hi , Yang Tang . Come in ! Pretty hot out there , isn't it ? Did you have trouble finding us ? Sit ! Sit ! "," Hello , Mr . Jones , its ... " " Hello , Mr . Jones , its ... "," Yang Tang , just call me Fred ! Everyone does . " " Yang Tang , just call me Fred ! Everyone does . "," Ei , OK , er .. Fred . Thank you for seeing me today . " " Ei , OK , er .. Fred . Thank you for seeing me today . "," No problem . No problem at all . Say , it says here in your resume you studied in California . Great place , isn ’ t it ? I studied in California myself . I really enjoyed it . What did you like most about California ? " " No problem . No problem at all . Say , it says here in your resume you studied in California . Great place , isn ’ t it ? I studied in California myself . I really enjoyed it . What did you like most about California ? "," Well , I ... I guess the weather . And the people . They were all very friendly to me . " " Well , I ... I guess the weather . And the people . They were all very friendly to me . "," Yeah , the people are quite relaxed ... Those were some great times I spent there . Well , thanks for stopping by . Are you from King Dao , Yang Tang ? " " Yeah , the people are quite relaxed ... Those were some great times I spent there . Well , thanks for stopping by . Are you from King Dao , Yang Tang ? "," Yes , I am . I was born here , and still live with my parents in the same house . " " Yes , I am . I was born here , and still live with my parents in the same house . "," Is that right ? Wonderful , wonderful . I've been in King Dao for two years now . A great place . Nice people and great beer ! Well , I guess we ’ d better get started . " "We've been cramming for tomorrow's history exam since early this morning . What do you say we take a break and listen to some music , okay ? "," Now that you mention it , I'm getting a little bumed-out from studying nonstop , too . Listening to some music for a while would suit me just fine . " " Now that you mention it , I'm getting a little bumed-out from studying nonstop , too . Listening to some music for a while would suit me just fine . "," While you're picking out a record to play , I'll grab a couple of beers out of the refrigerator . " " While you're picking out a record to play , I'll grab a couple of beers out of the refrigerator . ", You sure have a lot of discs here . You sure have a lot of discs here . ," Yeah , I've got everything from rock n ' roll to the latest new - wave stuff . " " Yeah , I've got everything from rock n ' roll to the latest new - wave stuff . "," To tell you the truth , I'm strictly into classical music . You don't happen to have any Bach or Mozart , do you ? " " To tell you the truth , I'm strictly into classical music . You don't happen to have any Bach or Mozart , do you ? "," Sorry , my taste in music doesn't go back any further than the 1960 ' s . Music written before then is just history to me . " " Sorry , my taste in music doesn't go back any further than the 1960 ' s . Music written before then is just history to me . "," Well , speaking of history , let's get back to the books.We ' Ve got an exam tomorrow , remember ? " Can I help you ? ," Yes . I am a bit confused . My sociology class is supposed to read a chapter in a book called Sociology and the Modern Age . According to the syllabus , the book is in the library , but I haven't been able to find it . " " Yes . I am a bit confused . My sociology class is supposed to read a chapter in a book called Sociology and the Modern Age . According to the syllabus , the book is in the library , but I haven't been able to find it . ", Do you have your syllabus with you ? May I see it ? Do you have your syllabus with you ? May I see it ? ," Yes , uh ... I put it in the front of my sociology notebook . Oh , here it is . " " Yes , uh ... I put it in the front of my sociology notebook . Oh , here it is . ", Let me see . Oh yes . Your professor has placed this book on reserve . That means you cannot find it on the shelves in its usual place . You need to go to a special room called the reserve room . It's down the hall and to the right . Let me see . Oh yes . Your professor has placed this book on reserve . That means you cannot find it on the shelves in its usual place . You need to go to a special room called the reserve room . It's down the hall and to the right . , I'm sorry - I still don't understand . I'm sorry - I still don't understand . ," You see , your professor wants every one in the class to read the chapter . If one student removes the book from the library , it is likely that none of the other students will have the opportunity to read it . So , your professor has insured that all students have the opportunity to read it by placing it on reserve . " " You see , your professor wants every one in the class to read the chapter . If one student removes the book from the library , it is likely that none of the other students will have the opportunity to read it . So , your professor has insured that all students have the opportunity to read it by placing it on reserve . "," So , will I be able to find this book ? " " So , will I be able to find this book ? "," Yes , when a book is on reserve , a student can go to the reserve room and ask the reserve librarian for the book . The student can have the book for a few hours , and he or she MUST read it in the library during that time . That way , the book stays in the library , and all students have a chance to read it . " " Yes , when a book is on reserve , a student can go to the reserve room and ask the reserve librarian for the book . The student can have the book for a few hours , and he or she MUST read it in the library during that time . That way , the book stays in the library , and all students have a chance to read it . ", Okay . Thank you . I understand now . Okay . Thank you . I understand now . , Will there be anything else ? Will there be anything else ? , No ! I am on my way to the reserve room . Thanks again ! "Look , my clothes are wet . "," Mine are wet , too . " " Mine are wet , too . "," Unexpectedly , a girl threw a bucket of water on me . " " Unexpectedly , a girl threw a bucket of water on me . ", She wished good luck to you . She wished good luck to you . , The Dai people are enthusiastic . The Dai people are enthusiastic . , Yes . How are you doing with your English Language studies ? , I think I'm making good progress . I think I'm making good progress . , Is it harder than you thought ? Is it harder than you thought ? ," At first it was , but now I've got the basics.It ' s fun . " "Oh hi , Linda , this is Todd . "," Yes , Todd , how nice to hear your voice ! " " Yes , Todd , how nice to hear your voice ! "," Linda , I just wanted to say that I had a wonderful evening with you last Friday . " " Linda , I just wanted to say that I had a wonderful evening with you last Friday . "," I really enjoyed our evening together , Todd . " " I really enjoyed our evening together , Todd . ", I had fun also and was wondering if you would like to go hiking with me in the mountains on Saturday . I had fun also and was wondering if you would like to go hiking with me in the mountains on Saturday . , Hiking would be perfect ! May I bring along a picnic lunch for us to share ? Hiking would be perfect ! May I bring along a picnic lunch for us to share ? , A picnic lunch would be a nice thing to have along . A picnic lunch would be a nice thing to have along . ," I'll work on the lunch , and you can work out the details of where we will go . What time will you be at my house ? " " I'll work on the lunch , and you can work out the details of where we will go . What time will you be at my house ? "," Nine would be good , don't you think ? " " Nine would be good , don't you think ? ", Nine is good . See you on Saturday ! How's it going ? ," I'm in a good mood today , actually . How about you ? " " I'm in a good mood today , actually . How about you ? "," To be honest , I'm a bit fed up . " What's wrong ? , There's a girl in my company that I really like but I always get shy when she is around . There's a girl in my company that I really like but I always get shy when she is around . , I see ! Do you want to ask her out ? I see ! Do you want to ask her out ? ," Sure , but how ? " " Sure , but how ? ", You can ask her out for drink after work . You can ask her out for drink after work . , But for what reasons ? She doesn't even know who I am . But for what reasons ? She doesn't even know who I am . , Then you've got a lot of homework to do . You need to get her notice first . Then you've got a lot of homework to do . You need to get her notice first . , Easier said than done . Easier said than done . , You can start by meeting her at the bus stop and saying hello to her . You can start by meeting her at the bus stop and saying hello to her . , But I always get tongue-tied when I see her . But I always get tongue-tied when I see her . , That's something you need to overcome . Men should make the first move as most of girls prefer being chased . That's something you need to overcome . Men should make the first move as most of girls prefer being chased . , I see . I'll try . I see . I'll try . , Good luck . "Good morning , Madam . Can I help you ? "," Yes , I ’ Ve come to inquire about a 6,000- dollar remittance from California . Has it arrived ? " " Yes , I ’ Ve come to inquire about a 6,000- dollar remittance from California . Has it arrived ? "," May I have your name , please ? " " May I have your name , please ? ", My name is Jenny Clinton . My name is Jenny Clinton . ," I see . Wait for a moment please . I am sorry , Mrs . Clinton , but the remittance doesn't appear to have arrived yet . " " I see . Wait for a moment please . I am sorry , Mrs . Clinton , but the remittance doesn't appear to have arrived yet . ", Really ? It should have arrived . It was sent a week ago . Really ? It should have arrived . It was sent a week ago . ," If the money was sent by cable , it would have taken about one or two days . But if it was sent by airmail , it would take at least one week . " " If the money was sent by cable , it would have taken about one or two days . But if it was sent by airmail , it would take at least one week . "," Well , then I'll come again the day after tomorrow . " " Well , then I'll come again the day after tomorrow . ", Or would you like us to phone you when the money arrives ? Or would you like us to phone you when the money arrives ? , That would be very kind of you . That would be very kind of you . ," Could you please tell me your phone number , so we'll give you a ring as soon as the remittance has arrived ? " " Could you please tell me your phone number , so we'll give you a ring as soon as the remittance has arrived ? ", The phone number is 328 6765 extension 105 . The phone number is 328 6765 extension 105 . , Thank you . We'll inform you in time . Goodbye . I would like to make a reservation for tomorrow . , I'm sorry but we are fully booked . I'm sorry but we are fully booked . ," Well , how about 4th ? " " Well , how about 4th ? "," That's fine , but we have only a single room , is that OK ? " " That's fine , but we have only a single room , is that OK ? ", Yes . Please help me reserve it . "I am sorry for damaging your car , sir . ", Don't worry about it . Just leave it to the insurance companies . Don't worry about it . Just leave it to the insurance companies . ," The car park in this community is over crowded , isn't it ? " " The car park in this community is over crowded , isn't it ? "," Yeah , more and more cars . People should try to take public transportation . " " Yeah , more and more cars . People should try to take public transportation . "," There aren't enough buses in this city , are there ? " " There aren't enough buses in this city , are there ? "," Yeah , sometimes I really feel like writing a letter to the mayor . " " Yeah , sometimes I really feel like writing a letter to the mayor . ", That's too much of hassle . We just want a little bigger parking space . That's too much of hassle . We just want a little bigger parking space . ," Have you taken this to the property management , yet ? " " Have you taken this to the property management , yet ? "," No . but I'm gonna . You know , several months ago , I backed into red Honda when parking . " " No . but I'm gonna . You know , several months ago , I backed into red Honda when parking . ", Where ? On the road ? Where ? On the road ? ," No , right here in the parking lot . It was parked right here in your space . The left rearview mirror was smashed . " " No , right here in the parking lot . It was parked right here in your space . The left rearview mirror was smashed . ", Is the car owner a lady with deafening voice ? Is the car owner a lady with deafening voice ? , Yes ! How do you know that ? Yes ! How do you know that ? , That's my wife ! What's the weather today ? , It's fine today . It's fine today . , What was the weather like yesterday ? What was the weather like yesterday ? , It rained all day yesterday . The weather was awful last week . It rained all day yesterday . The weather was awful last week . , What will the weather be like tomorrow ? What will the weather be like tomorrow ? , It's going to be sunny tomorrow . Could you show me where the ice cream is located ? , Just go to the end of the store . And it will be on your right . We have all the ice creams and frozen foods back there in the freezers . Just go to the end of the store . And it will be on your right . We have all the ice creams and frozen foods back there in the freezers . , This is my first time here . This is my first time here . , Please notice all of our aisles are numbered and classified by signs on the ceiling . That might help you . Please notice all of our aisles are numbered and classified by signs on the ceiling . That might help you . , I'm glad I asked you . So this is aisle 6 where I can find all the canned fruits and vegetables . I'm glad I asked you . So this is aisle 6 where I can find all the canned fruits and vegetables . , That ’ s correct . "Today , you need to pay 20 RIB in handling fees . ", Can't you just take it from my account ? I can't be bothered with cash dealings today . Can't you just take it from my account ? I can't be bothered with cash dealings today . ," I must tell you that because your banking has been such a large amount , you need to wait until you leave the country to get any currency back . " " I must tell you that because your banking has been such a large amount , you need to wait until you leave the country to get any currency back . "," You mean , if there is any left over ? " " You mean , if there is any left over ? "," Yes , totally . It's nice to meet a customer who understands the system . " " Yes , totally . It's nice to meet a customer who understands the system . "," Right , so the deposit , if I don't draw on it will be blocked after you get the Deposit Certification ? " " Right , so the deposit , if I don't draw on it will be blocked after you get the Deposit Certification ? "," That's right . I know we have a complex system , but you have caught on so quickly . " "First of all , I would like to thank you for your kind invitation to visit your beautiful country . I hope my visit will help to promote a friendly relationship between us . ", We've been looking forward to your visit . It is a great pleasure for us to have you as our guest . It is always more convenient to discuss things face to face . We've been looking forward to your visit . It is a great pleasure for us to have you as our guest . It is always more convenient to discuss things face to face . , I would like to tell you that my clients are very satisfied with the last delivery of your slippers . The styles and colors are very much to the taste of our market . I would like to tell you that my clients are very satisfied with the last delivery of your slippers . The styles and colors are very much to the taste of our market . , We've received some similar comments from other Australian firms too . We've received some similar comments from other Australian firms too . ," I understand you are selling the same products to some other Australian importers . This tends to complicate my business . As you know , I am experienced in the business of slippers and enjoy a good business relationship with all the leading whole - sabers and retailers in that line . I have a mind to expand this business in the years to come . One of the reasons of my visit here is to sign a sole agency agreement with you on these items for a period of 3 years . As it is to our mutual interests and profit , I am sure you'll have no objection to it . " " I understand you are selling the same products to some other Australian importers . This tends to complicate my business . As you know , I am experienced in the business of slippers and enjoy a good business relationship with all the leading whole - sabers and retailers in that line . I have a mind to expand this business in the years to come . One of the reasons of my visit here is to sign a sole agency agreement with you on these items for a period of 3 years . As it is to our mutual interests and profit , I am sure you'll have no objection to it . "," We appreciate your good intention and your effort in pushing the sale of our slippers . As you know , the demand for this item in your market is quite substantial . However , according to our records , the total amount of your order last year was moderate , which does not warrant an agency appointment . Unless you increase the turnover we can hardly appoint you our sole agent . " " We appreciate your good intention and your effort in pushing the sale of our slippers . As you know , the demand for this item in your market is quite substantial . However , according to our records , the total amount of your order last year was moderate , which does not warrant an agency appointment . Unless you increase the turnover we can hardly appoint you our sole agent . ", I'll come to that . My proposal is I'll come to that . My proposal is ," As far as I remember , we sold about 40,000 pairs last year to you alone . Don't you think this annual turnover is rather conserve - time for a sole agent ? " " As far as I remember , we sold about 40,000 pairs last year to you alone . Don't you think this annual turnover is rather conserve - time for a sole agent ? "," Well , I admit I always do business on the safe side . Could you let me have your proposal then ? " " Well , I admit I always do business on the safe side . Could you let me have your proposal then ? "," Let's put it this way . I propose a sole agency agreement for Ladies and gents plastic slippers ( excluding children's ) for a duration of 3 years ; 60,000 pairs to be sold in the first year , 70,000 pairs in the second year , and 80,000 pairs in the third year , the area is to be within the continent of Australia ( excluding any neighboring island ) , commission 5 % . " " Let's put it this way . I propose a sole agency agreement for Ladies and gents plastic slippers ( excluding children's ) for a duration of 3 years ; 60,000 pairs to be sold in the first year , 70,000 pairs in the second year , and 80,000 pairs in the third year , the area is to be within the continent of Australia ( excluding any neighboring island ) , commission 5 % . "," You certainly drive a hard bargain , Mrs . Brown . " " You certainly drive a hard bargain , Mrs . Brown . "," On the contrary , Mr . London , we value your friendship more than anything else . We both understand our slippers are very popular in your market on account of their superior quality and compete - time price . And with the sole agency in your hand , there will be no competition and you can easily control the market , which would naturally result in bigger sales . I'm sure you can fulfill the agreement without much difficulty . " " On the contrary , Mr . London , we value your friendship more than anything else . We both understand our slippers are very popular in your market on account of their superior quality and compete - time price . And with the sole agency in your hand , there will be no competition and you can easily control the market , which would naturally result in bigger sales . I'm sure you can fulfill the agreement without much difficulty . "," Well , if you put it this way , I'll have to comply . When shall we sign the contract , Mrs . Brown ? " " Well , if you put it this way , I'll have to comply . When shall we sign the contract , Mrs . Brown ? ", Tomorrow afternoon . Tomorrow afternoon . , Tomorrow afternoon will be fine . OK . Everything is in the bag . , Excellent ! Let ’ s set off . "Excuse me , what do you want for this bag ? ", Let me see . The one goes for $ 17 . Let me see . The one goes for $ 17 . , Would you take $ 12 ? Would you take $ 12 ? ," No , I can ’ t let you have it for 12.How about 14 ? " " No , I can ’ t let you have it for 12.How about 14 ? ", 13.50 ? 13.50 ? ," Sorry , $ 14 is the lowest I can go . " Is this your new teacher ? ," Yes , it is . " " Yes , it is . ", Is she short ? Is she short ? ," No , she ’ s average . " " No , she ’ s average . ", What color are her eyes ? What color are her eyes ? , They ’ re dark gray . They ’ re dark gray . , What color is her hair ? What color is her hair ? , It ’ s blond . It ’ s blond . , And how old is she ? And how old is she ? , I don ’ t know . Let me get last week's notes . ," Yeah , sure , you didn't come to class that day ? " " Yeah , sure , you didn't come to class that day ? ", I couldn't come . I couldn't come . , Why not ? Why not ? , I wasn't feeling well . I wasn't feeling well . , Here they are . Here they are . , Thanks a lot ; are these all the notes ? Thanks a lot ; are these all the notes ? ," Oh , no , this is the rest . " " Oh , no , this is the rest . ", Thank you very much . Thank you very much . , It's no problem at all . Let me help you with that . , Thanks very much . Thanks very much . , You really shouldn't be lifting this by yourself . You really shouldn't be lifting this by yourself . ," I know , but there was nobody else . " I don't have my homework today . , You usually are good about turning it in ; what happened ? You usually are good about turning it in ; what happened ? , I was really sick . I was really sick . , But couldn't you have done it when you felt better ? But couldn't you have done it when you felt better ? ," Yes , I probably could . " " Yes , I probably could . ", You have already missed one other assignment ; when can I expect the make-ups ? You have already missed one other assignment ; when can I expect the make-ups ? , Next class meeting . Next class meeting . ," That will be soon enough , but make sure you get next week's assignment in as well , all right ? " " That will be soon enough , but make sure you get next week's assignment in as well , all right ? ", That would work for me . That would work for me . , Good . I know that you are capable of being an excellent student . After you , Thank you ! Thank you ! , What's the weather like in your country ? I suppose it must be warmer than here . What's the weather like in your country ? I suppose it must be warmer than here . ," Oh , yes . We have rather mild winters . It always has much sunshine in winter . But it was very foggy when I left two days ago . I knew it would be colder here , but I thought there would be a lot of snow . " " Oh , yes . We have rather mild winters . It always has much sunshine in winter . But it was very foggy when I left two days ago . I knew it would be colder here , but I thought there would be a lot of snow . "," We don't have much snow in winter in Beijing . In fact , we haven't had any so far this winter . The winter is rather long , but the cold is generally not severe . The temperature seldom gets as low as ten below zero Centigrade . " " We don't have much snow in winter in Beijing . In fact , we haven't had any so far this winter . The winter is rather long , but the cold is generally not severe . The temperature seldom gets as low as ten below zero Centigrade . "," What is the temperature today , do you know ? " " What is the temperature today , do you know ? "," About freezing point , I think.But the morning's forecast said that we are going to have a very cold spell in the next few days - and the temperature will probably drop to 10 or 15 degrees below zero . " " About freezing point , I think.But the morning's forecast said that we are going to have a very cold spell in the next few days - and the temperature will probably drop to 10 or 15 degrees below zero . "," Oh , I'm very lucky that my wife let me take a heavy overcoat . " " Oh , I'm very lucky that my wife let me take a heavy overcoat . ", It is considerate of your wife . It is considerate of your wife . ," Yes , she is . By the way , what is the best season in Beijing ? " " Yes , she is . By the way , what is the best season in Beijing ? "," Fall is the best season in Beijing . It's neither hot nor cold . The sky is clear and blue . There's hardly any wind , only a slight breeze which is hardly noticeable . And we have plenty of sunshine too . " " Fall is the best season in Beijing . It's neither hot nor cold . The sky is clear and blue . There's hardly any wind , only a slight breeze which is hardly noticeable . And we have plenty of sunshine too . ", Really ? Then I will come to Beijing in the fall next time . Really ? Then I will come to Beijing in the fall next time . ," Good , you are welcome . " Is there anything wrong ? , I ’ m worried about my daughter . She can ’ t decide about college . I ’ m worried about my daughter . She can ’ t decide about college . , Don ’ t worry . That ’ s just a part of being a teenager . Don ’ t worry . That ’ s just a part of being a teenager . , I don ’ t mind that . But she disagrees with me about everything . I don ’ t mind that . But she disagrees with me about everything . , You should encourage her to make up her mind by herself . You shouldn ’ t affect her decision . You should encourage her to make up her mind by herself . You shouldn ’ t affect her decision . , But I just want to give her some tips . But I just want to give her some tips . ," Oh , she can make her own decisions . " " Oh , she can make her own decisions . ", I guess you are right . I guess you are right . , Believe me . Everything will be ok . Believe me . Everything will be ok . , I hope so . Is Tom available please ? ," He's on the other line , can you hold for a minute ? " " He's on the other line , can you hold for a minute ? ", Sure . Sure . , He'll be right with you . "Happy Birthday ! This is for you , Kate ! ", Thanks.Miss Zhang . Thanks.Miss Zhang . , You know in China we usually don't open presents until the guests leave . You know in China we usually don't open presents until the guests leave . ," Really ? I've already opened this one.Say , this is sweater , and it's just what I need to go with my new suit.Thank you ever so much . " "Do you like coffee , Ann ? "," Yes , I do . " " Yes , I do . ", Do you want a cup ? Do you want a cup ? ," Yes , please . Christin . " " Yes , please . Christin . ", Do you want any sugar ? Do you want any sugar ? ," Yes , please . " " Yes , please . ", Do you want any milk ? Do you want any milk ? ," No , thank you . I don't like milk in my coffee . I like black coffee . " " No , thank you . I don't like milk in my coffee . I like black coffee . ", Do you like biscuits ? Do you like biscuits ? ," Yes , I do . " " Yes , I do . ", Do you want one ? Do you want one ? ," Yes , please . " Could you help me figure out why I am missing my unemployment check for this week ? , I hope that you remembered to send in your last Continued Claim Form . I hope that you remembered to send in your last Continued Claim Form . , I am pretty sure that I didn ’ t send that claim form in . I am pretty sure that I didn ’ t send that claim form in . , You have to send that form in every two weeks so we that we will know what to pay you . You have to send that form in every two weeks so we that we will know what to pay you . , Can I mail it in late ? Can I mail it in late ? ," If it is not more than fourteen days past its due date , then you may still mail it in . " " If it is not more than fourteen days past its due date , then you may still mail it in . "," I think that I will mail it in right away when I get it next time , so I won ’ t be late . " " I think that I will mail it in right away when I get it next time , so I won ’ t be late . "," You can ’ t mail it in early because you don ’ t know , in advance , how much you will be working . " " You can ’ t mail it in early because you don ’ t know , in advance , how much you will be working . "," Even though I was late turning in my form , will my paycheck be late ? " " Even though I was late turning in my form , will my paycheck be late ? "," Yes , your check will be a little late in getting to you . " How do you like you dishes today ? ," Not so delicious as before , but it's fine . The soup is tasty but the meat is a little tough . " " Not so delicious as before , but it's fine . The soup is tasty but the meat is a little tough . ", I am sorry for that . We will improve the dishes next time . Something's wrong with my air conditioning . , Leave it to me . I'll fix it . So how long do you plan to live here ? ," We'd like to sign a year-long contract , if that's OK . " " We'd like to sign a year-long contract , if that's OK . ", Fine by me . Do you know how to read this kind of contract ? Fine by me . Do you know how to read this kind of contract ? , Yes . We've signed them before . We even brought our chops . Yes . We've signed them before . We even brought our chops . ," Great . When in Rome , you guys know what to do . " " Great . When in Rome , you guys know what to do . "," We'll sign our signatures , too . And give you our passport numbers along with our ARC numbers . " " We'll sign our signatures , too . And give you our passport numbers along with our ARC numbers . ", That about does it . See you in a week . So what are you doing for Thanksgiving ? ," Not much really . It's more of an American tradition , so back home we don't really celebrate it . In fact , I am not even sure of what exactly is being celebrated ! " " Not much really . It's more of an American tradition , so back home we don't really celebrate it . In fact , I am not even sure of what exactly is being celebrated ! "," Well you know , it's a time to get together with all your family and be thankful for everything ! " " Well you know , it's a time to get together with all your family and be thankful for everything ! "," Yeah but , how did this holiday come to be ? " " Yeah but , how did this holiday come to be ? "," Well , the first settlers of Massachusetts arrived there because of religious persecution from England and King James . Once in the New World , they befriended an native named Squanto , who taught them how to harvest food from the area such as corn . " " Well , the first settlers of Massachusetts arrived there because of religious persecution from England and King James . Once in the New World , they befriended an native named Squanto , who taught them how to harvest food from the area such as corn . ", And then what did happen ? And then what did happen ? ," Well , they had enough harvests for the next winter and celebration 。 They decided to have a big feast for the natives , giving thanks the land , and everyone for the foods , healthy and new lives . " " Well , they had enough harvests for the next winter and celebration 。 They decided to have a big feast for the natives , giving thanks the land , and everyone for the foods , healthy and new lives . ", Interesting ! I am amazed how big and delicious thanksgiving dinners are ! Interesting ! I am amazed how big and delicious thanksgiving dinners are ! ," Come to my house for Thanksgiving ! We are having turkey , pumpkin pie , mashed potatoes with gravy , and lots of stuffing ! " " Come to my house for Thanksgiving ! We are having turkey , pumpkin pie , mashed potatoes with gravy , and lots of stuffing ! ", Count me in ! Hello . May I help you ? ," Yeah , this dress is really nice ! How much is it ? " " Yeah , this dress is really nice ! How much is it ? ", That one is one hundred and fifty dollars . That one is one hundred and fifty dollars . , One hundred and fifty dollars ? What about this other one over here ? One hundred and fifty dollars ? What about this other one over here ? , That ’ s one hundred and forty . That ’ s one hundred and forty . , Hmm ... that ’ s a bit out of my price range . Can you give me a better deal ? Hmm ... that ’ s a bit out of my price range . Can you give me a better deal ? , This is an exclusive design by marco ! It ’ s a bargain at that price . This is an exclusive design by marco ! It ’ s a bargain at that price . ," Well , I don ’ t know . I think I ’ ll shop around . " " Well , I don ’ t know . I think I ’ ll shop around . "," Okay , okay , how about one hundred dollars ? " " Okay , okay , how about one hundred dollars ? ", That ’ s still more than I wanted to spend . What if I take both dresses ? That ’ s still more than I wanted to spend . What if I take both dresses ? ," Okay , I can give you a special discount , just because you seem like a nice person . One hundred and ninety dollars for both . " " Okay , I can give you a special discount , just because you seem like a nice person . One hundred and ninety dollars for both . ", I don ’ t know ... It ’ s still a bit pricey ... Thanks anyway . I don ’ t know ... It ’ s still a bit pricey ... Thanks anyway . , my final price ! One hundred dollars for both ! That ’ s two for the price of one . That ’ s my last offer ! my final price ! One hundred dollars for both ! That ’ s two for the price of one . That ’ s my last offer ! , Great ! You ’ Ve got a deal ! John ? I have to say I was bothered by the way you handled the meeting today . , How so ? I thought it went fine . How so ? I thought it went fine . , I think it would have been better if you had given us more of a chance to give our opinions . I think it would have been better if you had given us more of a chance to give our opinions . , I ’ m sorry . I thought we were all pretty much in agreement . "Hi , how is it going ? "," Pretty good , Sam . Only the awful weather , you know . " " Pretty good , Sam . Only the awful weather , you know . ", That ’ s right . I ’ Ve never really liked it since I got here . That ’ s right . I ’ Ve never really liked it since I got here . ," Me either , but I ’ m dealing with it anyway . " How have you been doing ? , I can ’ t sleep or eat . I have a really bad pain in my tooth ! I can ’ t sleep or eat . I have a really bad pain in my tooth ! , How long have you had this toothache ? How long have you had this toothache ? ," It bothers me off and on , but it ’ s gotten much worse these past few weeks . " " It bothers me off and on , but it ’ s gotten much worse these past few weeks . ", Is there anything that you ’ Ve done to your tooth that might have caused the pain ? Is there anything that you ’ Ve done to your tooth that might have caused the pain ? , My girlfriend told me that I grind my teeth a lot when I sleep . Maybe that is the problem . My girlfriend told me that I grind my teeth a lot when I sleep . Maybe that is the problem . ," When you brush your teeth , what do you use ? " " When you brush your teeth , what do you use ? ", I use a soft bristle toothbrush . I use a soft bristle toothbrush . , Does it bother you when you have to chew a lot ? Does it bother you when you have to chew a lot ? , Absolutely . That set it off big time ! How was your trip to America ? , We had a fantastic time . We had a fantastic time . , Did you go to the Magic Kingdom ? Did you go to the Magic Kingdom ? ," No , but we went to the Kennedy Center . " "Playing the chess is very exhausting , isn't ? "," No , doing it in the long run will make you an acute man . " " No , doing it in the long run will make you an acute man . ", I'm afraid playing the chess like that will soon make me an old man . I noticed that most chess players were bald . I'm afraid playing the chess like that will soon make me an old man . I noticed that most chess players were bald . , That's because you are always fixing your eyes on the bald . I heard you were promoted to general manager of IBM's China Headquarters . , That's true . I got the news yesterday . That's true . I got the news yesterday . , You did a good job for the company . You deserve it . You did a good job for the company . You deserve it . , You're flattering me . You're flattering me . , So . this is your first day in the new position . How do you feel ? So . this is your first day in the new position . How do you feel ? , Not bad . I'm confident . And I like challenges . Not bad . I'm confident . And I like challenges . , I believe you are cut out for this position . You're an outstanding individual . I believe you are cut out for this position . You're an outstanding individual . , Thank you . "Mom , I finished . ", OK . Could you please help me to clean them ? OK . Could you please help me to clean them ? , Of course . Of course . ," Great . At first , you can put the chairs back . " " Great . At first , you can put the chairs back . ", OK . Now I'll put the dishes in the sink . OK . Now I'll put the dishes in the sink . , Thank you . I'll wash them . Thank you . I'll wash them . , OK . Then I will clean the table . OK . Then I will clean the table . , Good boy . Leo ! I wanted to tell you thanks for all your hard work on the budget . We ’ re having a get-together after work tonight at Carl ’ s Karaoke Club to celebrate having finished it . We ’ d love to see ," What fun ! Normally I ’ d love to , but I ’ m afraid I have to work late tonight . We ’ Ve got to get the contract ready for Miss King . " " What fun ! Normally I ’ d love to , but I ’ m afraid I have to work late tonight . We ’ Ve got to get the contract ready for Miss King . "," Oh , right . You ’ re busy with that contract . Maybe you could join us later ? " " Oh , right . You ’ re busy with that contract . Maybe you could join us later ? "," Unfortunately , I just can ’ t make it this time . I have to go straight home . It ’ s my second wedding anniversary , and we ’ re supposed to be having a big dinner Susan would kill me if I missed it . " " Unfortunately , I just can ’ t make it this time . I have to go straight home . It ’ s my second wedding anniversary , and we ’ re supposed to be having a big dinner Susan would kill me if I missed it . ", Happy anniversary ! Sorry you won ’ t be there . Maybe some other time ? Happy anniversary ! Sorry you won ’ t be there . Maybe some other time ? ," Yeah , maybe . Thanks , anyway . Hope you guys have a great time ! " I would like to order a suit made to my own measure . , I share the same opinion . You are over-weight so it's hard for you to buy clothes . I share the same opinion . You are over-weight so it's hard for you to buy clothes . , Maybe I should try to lose weight . Maybe I should try to lose weight . , Here is one tailor's shop . Why not order one here ? "Who broke the glass , Peter ? ", That cat . That cat . , I was not born yesterday . It must be either you or Adam . I was not born yesterday . It must be either you or Adam . ," It ’ s me , mum , I am sorry . " Why is little Billy crying ? , He got a scolding . "Tell me , Mr . Han . What do you suggest if we establish long term business relations ? "," Surely it's a sound idea , Mr . Joey . But I have a few questions for you first . " " Surely it's a sound idea , Mr . Joey . But I have a few questions for you first . ", I am all ears . I am all ears . ," First , can I know something about your financial situations ? " " First , can I know something about your financial situations ? "," Sure . As for our financial situation , you can inquire about them in the national bank . They handle all our financial documents . " " Sure . As for our financial situation , you can inquire about them in the national bank . They handle all our financial documents . ", Thank you . And how is your business in the clothing business circle ? Thank you . And how is your business in the clothing business circle ? , A very good question . It's very honorable for me to tell you that our business relations cover all over the world and they all have very good business reputation . A very good question . It's very honorable for me to tell you that our business relations cover all over the world and they all have very good business reputation . , Then what do you deal with ? Then what do you deal with ? ," We deal with kid's clothing , women's clothing , and men's clothing . You name it we deal with it . " " We deal with kid's clothing , women's clothing , and men's clothing . You name it we deal with it . ", That's nice . They provided us with convenient choice . That's nice . They provided us with convenient choice . ," As for the regular customers , we have some favorable terms for them . " " As for the regular customers , we have some favorable terms for them . ", I'd like to hear that . I'd like to hear that . ," For the substantial regular customers , we offer 5 % commissions . " " For the substantial regular customers , we offer 5 % commissions . "," That sounds attractive , all right , how about that we sign a one year contract ? " " That sounds attractive , all right , how about that we sign a one year contract ? ", Fabulous . I will get the contract ready shortly . Can you tell me the time ? I've got an appointment at 8: 30 . , It's 8 sharp by my watch . It's 8 sharp by my watch . , Gee ! There's only thirty minutes to go . Can ’ t you remember the days when you had the hots for me ? , You tried to seduce me . I fell for you . You tried to seduce me . I fell for you . ," By the way , are you going to the concert tomorrow ? " " By the way , are you going to the concert tomorrow ? ", I am just thinking of it . Maybe I ’ ll go . Are your ready to go to the supermarket ? ," Yes , are you ? " " Yes , are you ? "," I've got my money and my keys , so I'm ready . " " I've got my money and my keys , so I'm ready . "," You do know that it's absolutely freezing out , don't you ? I'd put a coat on if I were you . " " You do know that it's absolutely freezing out , don't you ? I'd put a coat on if I were you . ", It wasn't cold out this morning . It wasn't cold out this morning . ," Well , it's started raining since then . Look out the window ! It's pouring rain out there ! " " Well , it's started raining since then . Look out the window ! It's pouring rain out there ! "," Well , I guess we'd better grab our umbrellas then , as well . " " Well , I guess we'd better grab our umbrellas then , as well . ", Have a look outside for me . Does that look like hail to you ? Have a look outside for me . Does that look like hail to you ? ," It does , actually . Maybe we should wait for it to clear up before we go shopping . " " It does , actually . Maybe we should wait for it to clear up before we go shopping . ", That's a good idea . But maybe we should move the car so that the hail doesn't dent it . That's a good idea . But maybe we should move the car so that the hail doesn't dent it . , Ok . I'll go move the car if you turn the heat on . It's a bit chilly in here . Ok . I'll go move the car if you turn the heat on . It's a bit chilly in here . , How long do you think this hailstorm is supposed to last ? How long do you think this hailstorm is supposed to last ? , I don't know . The weatherman didn't say anything about this in his weather report last night . I don't know . The weatherman didn't say anything about this in his weather report last night . , Maybe we should turn on the news in case it's supposed to get worse . Maybe we should turn on the news in case it's supposed to get worse . , I don't think we have anything to worry about . Do you want to put on a cup of tea as well ? I don't think we have anything to worry about . Do you want to put on a cup of tea as well ? , Good idea . That will help us to warm up . Good idea . That will help us to warm up . ," If I'm not back in ten minutes , come and find me . " " If I'm not back in ten minutes , come and find me . ", Alright . I'll have a cup of tea waiting for you . Yeah . Just pull on this strip . Then peel off the back . , You might make a few enemies this way . You might make a few enemies this way . ," If they don't think this is fun , they're not meant to be our friends . " " If they don't think this is fun , they're not meant to be our friends . ", You mean your friends . I think it's cruel . You mean your friends . I think it's cruel . , Yeah . But it's fun . Look at those two ugly old ladies ... or are they men ? Yeah . But it's fun . Look at those two ugly old ladies ... or are they men ? , Hurry ! Get a shot ! ... Hand it over ! Hurry ! Get a shot ! ... Hand it over ! , I knew you'd come around ... Room service . Can I help you ? ," Yes , tomorrow is my friend's birthday.Could I arrange a birthday party for him through you ? " " Yes , tomorrow is my friend's birthday.Could I arrange a birthday party for him through you ? ", Certainly . Certainly . ," I want to order a large birthday cake , several kinds of cold dishes , pastries and fruits . " " I want to order a large birthday cake , several kinds of cold dishes , pastries and fruits . ", Any drinks ? Any drinks ? , I've got whiskey and brandy but I need some beer and soda.That ' s all . I like your sweater . It suits you very well . , Thank you for saying that . It's a present from my girlfriend . Thank you for saying that . It's a present from my girlfriend . , She certainly has the taste . The flood will come on the heels of the heavy rain . , I wonder if the municipal government will take some preventive measures . I wonder if the municipal government will take some preventive measures . , I ’ m sure they will . Have you watched today's news ? ," No , I haven't . What's going on ? " " No , I haven't . What's going on ? ", Did you hear about last night's blackout ? Did you hear about last night's blackout ? , Yes . The lights were out all night . Yes . The lights were out all night . , Some people went looting because of the blackout . Some people went looting because of the blackout . , What do you mean ? What do you mean ? , People decided to use the blackout to their advantage . People decided to use the blackout to their advantage . , People went out and looted ? People went out and looted ? , I guess they broke into about four stores . I guess they broke into about four stores . , Did the police find who did it ? Did the police find who did it ? , There's no evidence of who it was . There's no evidence of who it was . , I hope we don't have any more blackouts . What kind of music do you like ? , I like popular music best . I like popular music best . , Me too . Me too . , Who is your favorite singer ? Who is your favorite singer ? , Qi In is . Qi In is . , Do you know this song ? Do you know this song ? ," Yes , I like it very much . " " Yes , I like it very much . "," Let's sing it together , shall we ? " " Let's sing it together , shall we ? ", No problem . "Yes , ma'ma . May I help you with your bags ? "," Oh , yes , if you like.The large one goes to Washington.The other one I will take with me . All right ? " " Oh , yes , if you like.The large one goes to Washington.The other one I will take with me . All right ? ", Flight 36 to Washington.It ' ll be on the plane for you . Flight 36 to Washington.It ' ll be on the plane for you . ," Oh , thank you . Thank you very much . " what ’ s the cheapest way to go there ? , By subway . By subway . ," Oh , is that right ? Is there a subway station near here ? " " Oh , is that right ? Is there a subway station near here ? ", Yes . There ’ s one on the other side of the building . Yes . There ’ s one on the other side of the building . , Good . Can I walk through this building ? Good . Can I walk through this building ? , I ’ m afraid you can ’ t . you ’ Ve to go out there and walk around . I ’ m afraid you can ’ t . you ’ Ve to go out there and walk around . , I see . Thank you . I ’ m going to be moving out soon . , You still have time on your lease . You still have time on your lease . , There ’ s no way that I can stay here . There ’ s no way that I can stay here . , That ’ s not going to be all right . That ’ s not going to be all right . , I don ’ t understand why . I don ’ t understand why . , I ’ m going to have to keep your deposit I ’ m going to have to keep your deposit , Why can ’ t I have it back ? Why can ’ t I have it back ? , Because you ’ re leaving before your lease is over . Because you ’ re leaving before your lease is over . , You have to give it back to me . You have to give it back to me . , You ’ re not going to get it . You ’ re not going to get it . , But I ’ m not able to live here anymore . But I ’ m not able to live here anymore . , I can ’ t help you with that . "Hello . May I speak to Brian , please ? "," Sorry , you have the wrong number . There ’ s no Brian here . " " Sorry , you have the wrong number . There ’ s no Brian here . ", Is this 777-9345 ? Is this 777-9345 ? ," No , it ’ s 777-9344 ? " " No , it ’ s 777-9344 ? "," Oh , I ’ m so sorry . " " Oh , I ’ m so sorry . ", That ’ s OK . "Hello , Zhang lin ! Fancy meeting you here ! "," Hi , Lin Tao . I have't seen you for some time . " " Hi , Lin Tao . I have't seen you for some time . "," How's life going , Zhang Lin ? " " How's life going , Zhang Lin ? "," Yes , the same as ever , thanks . What about you ? " " Yes , the same as ever , thanks . What about you ? "," Pretty good , thanks . I'm going to see my uncle . " " Pretty good , thanks . I'm going to see my uncle . "," Good bye then , and keep in touch . " " Good bye then , and keep in touch . ", Good bye . "Excuse me , could you do me a favor ? "," Of house , what's the matter ? " " Of house , what's the matter ? ", We are busy in preparing for the train.Would you please buy us some fruit ? We are busy in preparing for the train.Would you please buy us some fruit ? , What kind of fruit do you want ? What kind of fruit do you want ? ," Apples and pears , one kilo for each af them , please . " " Apples and pears , one kilo for each af them , please . "," Sure , please give me $ 10 in advance . l Wil have them bought for you . " What ’ s wrong with it ? ," It ’ s broken . I just bought it yesterday , you know , it costs me $ 556 . " " It ’ s broken . I just bought it yesterday , you know , it costs me $ 556 . ", It sounds too bad . What will you do ? It sounds too bad . What will you do ? , Mike suggests me to return it . Mike suggests me to return it . , That ’ s what I want to say . We wish to express our desire to trade with you in leather shoes . , We are interested in this field . We are interested in this field . , Please inform us of your decision as soon as possible . "That girl looks very attractive , doesn ’ t she ? "," Do you think so ? I don ’ t like girls who look like that . I like girls who are not too slim . If you like her , go and talk to her . " " Do you think so ? I don ’ t like girls who look like that . I like girls who are not too slim . If you like her , go and talk to her . "," I ’ d like to , but there ’ s her boyfriend . He ’ s very broad-shouldered . " " I ’ d like to , but there ’ s her boyfriend . He ’ s very broad-shouldered . ", He ’ s huge ! He must go to the gym to have a well-built body like that . He ’ s huge ! He must go to the gym to have a well-built body like that . , Do you prefer tall girls or short ones ? Do you prefer tall girls or short ones ? ," I don ’ t mind , but I like girls with long hair . " " I don ’ t mind , but I like girls with long hair . ", We have different tastes . I like girls with short hair . I like tall girls-probably because I ’ m so tall myself . We have different tastes . I like girls with short hair . I like tall girls-probably because I ’ m so tall myself . , Have you ever dated a girl taller than you ? Have you ever dated a girl taller than you ? ," No , never . I don ’ t think I ’ Ve ever met a girl taller than me ! Have you gained weight recently ? " " No , never . I don ’ t think I ’ Ve ever met a girl taller than me ! Have you gained weight recently ? "," Yes , I have . Perhaps I should go to the gym , like that girl ’ s boyfriend . " " Yes , I have . Perhaps I should go to the gym , like that girl ’ s boyfriend . ", I'm getting a bit plump myself . Perhaps I ’ ll go with you . You just ran a red light . , Did I ? How are you ? , No so good . I broke traffic regulations yesterday and I got a ticket . No so good . I broke traffic regulations yesterday and I got a ticket . , Could you tell me how you dealt with it this time ? Could you tell me how you dealt with it this time ? ," Certainly , as long as you don't tell my wife . " Did you go to the concert last weekend ? ," No , I didn't . And you ? Was it good ? " " No , I didn't . And you ? Was it good ? "," Yes , I did . I enjoyed it a lot.There was a folk singer , a violinist and a pianist . " " Yes , I did . I enjoyed it a lot.There was a folk singer , a violinist and a pianist . ", How much was the ticket ? How much was the ticket ? , I only paid two dollars for mine . "Good morning , Mr . Smith . Welcome to Wuhan . ", Good morning ! Good morning ! ," Mr . Smith , did you have a good journey ? " " Mr . Smith , did you have a good journey ? "," I just feel a little tired . You know , it took me 16 hours to get here . " " I just feel a little tired . You know , it took me 16 hours to get here . ", You must take a rest today . You must take a rest today . ," That's very kind of you , but I can do without a rest . I have long wanted to have a talk with you about the possibility of business between us . " " That's very kind of you , but I can do without a rest . I have long wanted to have a talk with you about the possibility of business between us . "," We welcome good business . Anyhow , we know you must get tired by the flight , so we arrange a meeting tomorrow . Today you can have a good rest . " " We welcome good business . Anyhow , we know you must get tired by the flight , so we arrange a meeting tomorrow . Today you can have a good rest . ", Thank you very much . Thank you very much . , We hope your stay here a pleasant one ! We hope your stay here a pleasant one ! , I believe I will . Welcome . What can I do for you this morning ? , I'm here on holiday and I don't have a local debit card . Is it possible to withdraw money on my Visa credit card here ? I'm here on holiday and I don't have a local debit card . Is it possible to withdraw money on my Visa credit card here ? ," Well , welcome to our country . I trust you are having a pleasant stay ? " " Well , welcome to our country . I trust you are having a pleasant stay ? "," Oh , yes . It's amazing here . I don't think I ever want to go home again ! " " Oh , yes . It's amazing here . I don't think I ever want to go home again ! ", That's the opinion of most people . Do you have your passport with you ? I'll need to see that and you'll need to fill in this withdrawal form . That's the opinion of most people . Do you have your passport with you ? I'll need to see that and you'll need to fill in this withdrawal form . , Fine . Here you go . Fine . Here you go . , How much would you like to withdraw ? How much would you like to withdraw ? , Is it OK to withdraw USD ? Is it OK to withdraw USD ? , That's fine . That's fine . ," OK , 200 USD , please . " " OK , 200 USD , please . "," Here's your money , your card and your passport . Please double check the amount for me . " " Here's your money , your card and your passport . Please double check the amount for me . ", Perfect . Thanks ! Good moming.What can I do for you ? , I would like to check out . I would like to check out . ," OK , sir . Here is your bill.That ' s $ 1000 all together . " " OK , sir . Here is your bill.That ' s $ 1000 all together . ", Can I pay by credit card ? Can I pay by credit card ? ," Of course , you can . " I heard that you went to the concert the day before ? How did you like it ? , It was terrific.The concert was really a hit.The symphony orchestra was so good that I was completely absorbed in their performance . It was terrific.The concert was really a hit.The symphony orchestra was so good that I was completely absorbed in their performance . , Who was the conductor ? Who was the conductor ? ," Oh , speaking of the conductor , he is indeed a genius.He did a perfect job.His name is Menuhin , a descendent of Russian American immigrants . " " Oh , speaking of the conductor , he is indeed a genius.He did a perfect job.His name is Menuhin , a descendent of Russian American immigrants . "," Oh , I learned that he is also a legendary violinist . " " Oh , I learned that he is also a legendary violinist . ", Absolutely right.He gave a performance of Felix Mendelssohn's violin concerto.That caused a sensation.The audience were stunned by his pure tone . Absolutely right.He gave a performance of Felix Mendelssohn's violin concerto.That caused a sensation.The audience were stunned by his pure tone . , Obviously you did enjoy the concert . Obviously you did enjoy the concert . ," Yes , I did . " Don't just stand outside . Come on in . , Yeah . Yeah . , This is Alex . Remember ? This is Sean . This is Alex . Remember ? This is Sean . , Nice to meet you guys . Nice to meet you guys . , Over there are Stacy and Rebecca . We're all on the school's tennis team . Over there are Stacy and Rebecca . We're all on the school's tennis team . , Who's that guy who's handing out beer to everyone ? Who's that guy who's handing out beer to everyone ? , That's my boyfriend Matt . Isn't he cute ? That's my boyfriend Matt . Isn't he cute ? , He sure is ! He sure is ! , Come on . I'll introduce you two . Is that boy standing there your brother ? , No.My brother is playing football there . No.My brother is playing football there . , He's really a good player . He's really a good player . , Thank you for your compliments . "Good morning , madam . What can I do for you ? ", I want some coffee . I want some coffee . ," Certainly , madam . What kind of coffee do you want to have ? " " Certainly , madam . What kind of coffee do you want to have ? ", What have you got ? What have you got ? ," Well . We have espresso , latte , skinny latte , fancy coffee and Americano . " " Well . We have espresso , latte , skinny latte , fancy coffee and Americano . "," I think I'll have a latte , please . " " I think I'll have a latte , please . "," OK . Wait a minute , please . And the sugar is right over there . " "How can I be sure your products are of superior quality , as you promised ? "," One of the reasons for our good quality products is because of our quality inspection system , which is the best of its kind . " " One of the reasons for our good quality products is because of our quality inspection system , which is the best of its kind . ", But a quality inspection system does not mean that each unit will always be up to the standard . But a quality inspection system does not mean that each unit will always be up to the standard . , We have trained analyzers to do quality analysis at the end of each part when we make the product . This means that no mistakes are made . We have trained analyzers to do quality analysis at the end of each part when we make the product . This means that no mistakes are made . , Your salesman also told me that each worker is trained to do quality analysis . Can you tell me a little about that ? Your salesman also told me that each worker is trained to do quality analysis . Can you tell me a little about that ? ," Certainly . We provide quality analysis training as part of the training for all new workers , plus a week of further training every year . " "Here are the leads from last week's exhibit as a trade show . There are about forty or so that are hot . You should contact them immediately , in the next twenty-four hours if you can . The rest are categorized according to potential and interest.You can see we've got our hot stack , our warm stack , our lukewarm , and our cold but not dead stack . ", Haha ... please don't tell me you've got a dead stack . I hate making cold calls ... Haha ... please don't tell me you've got a dead stack . I hate making cold calls ... ," Don't worry , most of the leads on mildly interested , if not strongly interested . We've just got to make sure the Hot ones are contacted right away . And even the contacts that for what ever reason aren't prepared to make an order now , they might be interested in the future . Please be conscanciouss about getting a hold of everyone of these leads . We've spent a big chunk of marketing budget to find these people . I don't want our investment to go down the drain . " " Don't worry , most of the leads on mildly interested , if not strongly interested . We've just got to make sure the Hot ones are contacted right away . And even the contacts that for what ever reason aren't prepared to make an order now , they might be interested in the future . Please be conscanciouss about getting a hold of everyone of these leads . We've spent a big chunk of marketing budget to find these people . I don't want our investment to go down the drain . "," Don't worry , I've gotchy covered . " Are you free tomorrow night ? ," Yes , I am . " " Yes , I am . ", Shall we have dinner together ? Shall we have dinner together ? , Do you have a special restaurant in mind ? Do you have a special restaurant in mind ? ," Yes , I do . I know a place that has excellent food . " " Yes , I do . I know a place that has excellent food . ", OK . I'll be happy to join you . "I've really enjoyed your party , Lisa . "," Not at all , Sam . " " Not at all , Sam . "," I wish I could stay longer , but I must be going . " "Excuse me , I ordered the well-done steak , but this one is so tough . "," Well , sir , I think I have made a mistake . I will take it back to the kitchen right now . " " Well , sir , I think I have made a mistake . I will take it back to the kitchen right now . ", I think you should be more careful next time . I think you should be more careful next time . ," Yes , sir . I'm really so sorry about that . " "Good evening , sir . What's your pleasure ? ", Give me a shot of whisky and soda . Give me a shot of whisky and soda . ," With or without ice , sir ? " " With or without ice , sir ? ", Certainly without ice . Ice will spoil the taste . Certainly without ice . Ice will spoil the taste . ," Would you like to say ' when ' , please , sir . ( Pouring soda ) " " Would you like to say ' when ' , please , sir . ( Pouring soda ) "," Whoa , when . " " Whoa , when . "," Enjoy your drink , sir . " May I take your order ? , We haven't decided yet . Could you give us a little longer ? We haven't decided yet . Could you give us a little longer ? ," Yes , take your time , please . " " Yes , take your time , please . ", Can we get something to drink ? We want two bottles of beer . Can we get something to drink ? We want two bottles of beer . , Fine . Fine . , Could you tell us your specials today ? Could you tell us your specials today ? , The special today is steak . The special today is steak . , We'll take this steak dinner . We'll take this steak dinner . , What would you like to go with your steak ? What would you like to go with your steak ? , Peas and carrots . Peas and carrots . , I see . What would you like for dessert ? I see . What would you like for dessert ? ," Icecream , please . " Our philosophy teacher is very humorous . , I usually have the wrong notion that he's very serious . I usually have the wrong notion that he's very serious . ," No , not at all.The examples he gives are very interesting . " " No , not at all.The examples he gives are very interesting . "," No wonder when I pass your room , I always hear your laughter . " Hello again ! Here's another fruit tray for you . ," Oh , hi again ! Hey , the fruit looks different this time . " " Oh , hi again ! Hey , the fruit looks different this time . ", I make each one a little different . It's a way for me to express my creativity ! I make each one a little different . It's a way for me to express my creativity ! , It looks really artistic ! How did you learn to do that ? It looks really artistic ! How did you learn to do that ? ," Oh , look at your table ! I'll help you clear it off . " " Oh , look at your table ! I'll help you clear it off . "," You know , art is something I've always been interested in ... " " You know , art is something I've always been interested in ... ", Enjoy your food ! Bye ! "I cooked , so ... ", Okay ! I'll do the dishes . So what brings you to my office today ? , My tooth is killing me ! My tooth is killing me ! , How long has your tooth been bothering you ? How long has your tooth been bothering you ? , It just started hurting me last night . It just started hurting me last night . , Have you injured your tooth in any way ? Have you injured your tooth in any way ? , I think one of my fillings might be coming loose . I think one of my fillings might be coming loose . , Do you have a special kind of toothbrush that you like to use ? Do you have a special kind of toothbrush that you like to use ? , I have an electric toothbrush . I have an electric toothbrush . , Does it bother you when you eat something really sweet ? Does it bother you when you eat something really sweet ? ," Oh yeah , when I do that , it hurts a lot more ! " I'm feeling wonderful . , Are you crazy ? The papers make everybody listless . I don't think you are the exception Are you crazy ? The papers make everybody listless . I don't think you are the exception ," I'm no exception , and that's why I spent a whole afternoon in the swimming pool . " " I'm no exception , and that's why I spent a whole afternoon in the swimming pool . ", I'd better exercise my body too.My limbs are rusty now . What do you think of our price ? ," Your price has gone up sharply , hasn't it ? " " Your price has gone up sharply , hasn't it ? "," Yes , we regret we cannot maintain our original price . Since the prices of the raw materials have been raised , we have to adjust the price of our products accordingly . " " Yes , we regret we cannot maintain our original price . Since the prices of the raw materials have been raised , we have to adjust the price of our products accordingly . "," I agree with you there , but you price is unreasonable . " " I agree with you there , but you price is unreasonable . ", I don't think so . You must compare our price with that it other export houses . I'm sure our offer is in line with the prevailing market price level . I don't think so . You must compare our price with that it other export houses . I'm sure our offer is in line with the prevailing market price level . ," I don't think we will be able to pay the price . To have this business concluded , you need to lower your price at least by 3 % . " " I don't think we will be able to pay the price . To have this business concluded , you need to lower your price at least by 3 % . ", I'm afraid that there is no room for any reduction in price . I'm afraid that there is no room for any reduction in price . , Don't you agree with me that in the long run moderate prices we bring about large sales and more profit ? Don't you agree with me that in the long run moderate prices we bring about large sales and more profit ? , We've already cut down our price to cost level . We've already cut down our price to cost level . , Is that all ? Is that all ? , Yes this is the best we can do . Yes this is the best we can do . ," I'm sorry , we can't handle the price you offered . " Can you make a suit for me to order ? , Certainly . Come and choose the cloth . Certainly . Come and choose the cloth . ," By the way , what's the charge for the tailoring ? " " By the way , what's the charge for the tailoring ? ", $ 150 including the cloth . Yes . Of my mother standing in the kitchen and me doing my homework before school ... ," How sweet ... if you make me some more toast , I'll let you use my new retro toaster ... " " How sweet ... if you make me some more toast , I'll let you use my new retro toaster ... ", OK ! I'll show you how my mom did it . OK ! I'll show you how my mom did it . , Isn't the shape cool ? Isn't the shape cool ? ," Yeah , and it's bigger than ours was . " " Yeah , and it's bigger than ours was . ", Hey ! What's that smell ? Are you burning the toast ? John's father got married again . , Married whom ? Married whom ? ," If I tell you . , you must be completely taken aback . " " If I tell you . , you must be completely taken aback . ", Come on . Tell me what happened . Come on . Tell me what happened . , He married a girl who is only eighteen ! He married a girl who is only eighteen ! ," Is that true ? But anyhow , it's none of our business , isn't it ? " Here is your room . I hope you like it . , Looks not bad . Looks not bad . , The room is away from traffic noise . The room is away from traffic noise . ," Yes , It's pleasantly quiet here . " " Yes , It's pleasantly quiet here . ", Here's the bath . Here's the bath . , Where can we have our laundry done ? Where can we have our laundry done ? , There's a bag in the bathroom . Just put your laundry in it . There's a bag in the bathroom . Just put your laundry in it . , Does the hotel run its own laundry service ? Does the hotel run its own laundry service ? ," We do , as most hotels do . " " We do , as most hotels do . ", I see . Is the telephone on the table good for outside calls ? I see . Is the telephone on the table good for outside calls ? , There is house phone only.But you can ask the operator for city calls . There is house phone only.But you can ask the operator for city calls . , Can I get a city map at the hotel ? Can I get a city map at the hotel ? , Yes . Shall I get one for you ? Just push the button over there if you need anything . I'm here to open a Current Account with your bank . ," That's no problem at all , but could you fill in this and I'll need to see some ID . " " That's no problem at all , but could you fill in this and I'll need to see some ID . ", Here you go . Is there a minimum amount I need to pay in ? Here you go . Is there a minimum amount I need to pay in ? ," Yes , there needs to be at least 1 RIB paid in to open a new account . Also , you will need to choose a secret identity code to ensure no one else can enter your account . " " Yes , there needs to be at least 1 RIB paid in to open a new account . Also , you will need to choose a secret identity code to ensure no one else can enter your account . "," OK , how long does it need to be ? I'm not very good with remembering long numbers . " " OK , how long does it need to be ? I'm not very good with remembering long numbers . ", Just 6 digits . "Oh , God . It ’ s late . I ’ m afraid I have to leave . ", But you just got here . Can ’ t you stay a little longer and have some tea ? But you just got here . Can ’ t you stay a little longer and have some tea ? , That ’ s very kind of you . But if I don ’ t go now I ’ ll miss the last bus . That ’ s very kind of you . But if I don ’ t go now I ’ ll miss the last bus . , That ’ s too bad . That ’ s too bad . , Thank you for your hospitality . Thank you for your hospitality . , Thanks for coming . Thanks for coming . ," How about next time we meet at my place ? And I ’ ll treat you to Chinese food . I know how much you like it . We can order in and watch video too . Anything you like , I promise . " " How about next time we meet at my place ? And I ’ ll treat you to Chinese food . I know how much you like it . We can order in and watch video too . Anything you like , I promise . ", Great idea . I ’ m looking forward to it . See you then . Great idea . I ’ m looking forward to it . See you then . , Well . I really do have to go . Well . I really do have to go . , Good night then . Good night then . , See you tomorrow . What were you and Richard talking about earlier ? It looked intense . ," Yeah , Richard said something to me that I didn't appreciate . " " Yeah , Richard said something to me that I didn't appreciate . "," Oh , no . I know how insensitive he can be . What has he done now ? " " Oh , no . I know how insensitive he can be . What has he done now ? ", He asked me how long it took me to learn English . He asked me how long it took me to learn English . ," But , you were born and raised in California ! " " But , you were born and raised in California ! "," Yeah , but I get that sometimes . It doesn't matter how many generations my family has lived in the U . S . , we'll always be foreigners in their eyes . " " Yeah , but I get that sometimes . It doesn't matter how many generations my family has lived in the U . S . , we'll always be foreigners in their eyes . ", What a racist ! How can you stand working with the guy ? What a racist ! How can you stand working with the guy ? ," You know , Richard isn't such a bad guy . He made the comment out of ignorance , not malice . " " You know , Richard isn't such a bad guy . He made the comment out of ignorance , not malice . "," So , what did you say when he asked you how long it took you to learn English ? " " So , what did you say when he asked you how long it took you to learn English ? "," I told him 28 years . And , he knows I'm 28 years old since I just celebrated my birthday last week . He was puzzled for a minute , and then he got it . " " I told him 28 years . And , he knows I'm 28 years old since I just celebrated my birthday last week . He was puzzled for a minute , and then he got it . ", Are you sure he really got the message ? Are you sure he really got the message ? ," Yeah , I'm pretty sure since I then asked him how long it took him to learn English . " " Yeah , I'm pretty sure since I then asked him how long it took him to learn English . ", That's hilarious ! What did he say ? That's hilarious ! What did he say ? ," He said , ' 36 years , ' and we both laughed about it . He apologized and now , it's all good . " " He said , ' 36 years , ' and we both laughed about it . He apologized and now , it's all good . ", I'm glad . I bet he won't make that mistake again . Is that the Japanese Restaurant ? , Speaking . May I help you ? Speaking . May I help you ? , What kind of food do you serve ? What kind of food do you serve ? ," We serve a great variety of popular Japanese dishes in set courses , and also many meat dishes . " " We serve a great variety of popular Japanese dishes in set courses , and also many meat dishes . ", I see . That sounds fine . Until what time are you open ? I see . That sounds fine . Until what time are you open ? , We are open until 10 but our last order for dinner is at 9:30 pm . We are open until 10 but our last order for dinner is at 9:30 pm . , Fine . Well be there before then . Fine . Well be there before then . ," Thank you , sir . We look forward to welcoming you . " How far do we have to go ? , About 50 miles . About 50 miles . ," The traffic is not very heavy on this high way , is it ? So I ’ m sure we ’ ll make it . " " The traffic is not very heavy on this high way , is it ? So I ’ m sure we ’ ll make it . "," No , but we ’ Ve got a hurry . It will be the rush hour soon . " " No , but we ’ Ve got a hurry . It will be the rush hour soon . ", Don ’ t worry . There ’ s plenty of time yet . Don ’ t worry . There ’ s plenty of time yet . ," But it ’ s Friday today . This road is always jam packed during the weekend , isn ’ t it ? " " But it ’ s Friday today . This road is always jam packed during the weekend , isn ’ t it ? ", Right . Good morning . ," Er , good morning , yes , er ... " " Er , good morning , yes , er ... ", I'm phoning about the job that was in the paper last night . I'm phoning about the job that was in the paper last night . ," Oh , yes.Erm , well , could you tell me your name , please ? " " Oh , yes.Erm , well , could you tell me your name , please ? "," Oh , Candida Fawcett . " " Oh , Candida Fawcett . "," Oh , yes.Erm , well , what exactly is it that interests you about the job ? " " Oh , yes.Erm , well , what exactly is it that interests you about the job ? "," Well , I just thought that it was right up my street you know . " " Well , I just thought that it was right up my street you know . "," Really , hmmmm.Erm , well , could you perhaps tell me a little about yourself ? " " Really , hmmmm.Erm , well , could you perhaps tell me a little about yourself ? "," Yes , arm , I'm 23 . I've been working abroad , I'm um ... " " Yes , arm , I'm 23 . I've been working abroad , I'm um ... "," Where exactly have you been working , please ? " "hi , Emily , do you know that guy over there ? "," The tall one ? Sure , that's Drive , he works with Lily . " " The tall one ? Sure , that's Drive , he works with Lily . ", He is cute.What dose he do ? He is cute.What dose he do ? ," I'm not sure , he is a manager I think . " " I'm not sure , he is a manager I think . ", Really ? Are you going to introduce us ? Really ? Are you going to introduce us ? ," Well , he has already taken you know , that's his wife right there . " I would like to take my vacation next month . , How long did you have in mind ? How long did you have in mind ? , I would like to take my two weeks vacation time . I would like to take my two weeks vacation time . ," Seeing as next month is our slow season , that should not be a problem . " " Seeing as next month is our slow season , that should not be a problem . ", Great . I will make my reservations as necessary . Great . I will make my reservations as necessary . , Just make sure to turn in all the necessary paperwork to ensure there are no problems with the days you want to take off . Could you pass me the jacket with wide lapels ? , Certainly.here you are . Certainly.here you are . , What do you think of it ? What do you think of it ? , Very smart ! "Janice , do you still remember how our filing system works ? "," Yes , I have read the Filling Instruction carefully , since you showed me it last week . " " Yes , I have read the Filling Instruction carefully , since you showed me it last week . "," Very good . What is the essence of filing , do you know ? " " Very good . What is the essence of filing , do you know ? ", The essence of filing I remember is to bring together in a single folder or file all papers relating to a particular subject . And outgoing and incoming letters are kept in this file cabinet . The essence of filing I remember is to bring together in a single folder or file all papers relating to a particular subject . And outgoing and incoming letters are kept in this file cabinet . ," Yes , ' One customer--one file ' is essential . And remember to update them timely . " " Yes , ' One customer--one file ' is essential . And remember to update them timely . "," And each file should be named clearly , either in block capitals or in jet black typed capitals . " " And each file should be named clearly , either in block capitals or in jet black typed capitals . ", Correct . Correct . ," A card index is very important in the filing system . It is a most helpful friend to a secretary , so it must be kept handy and up to date . " " A card index is very important in the filing system . It is a most helpful friend to a secretary , so it must be kept handy and up to date . "," Yes , prompt and careful filing contributes greatly to the efficiency of our office . " "Hello , may I speak to Alice please ? ", This is she . How's it going ? This is she . How's it going ? , I've been trying to call you all day . I've been trying to call you all day . , Sorry about that . I was cleaning up . Sorry about that . I was cleaning up . , It's okay . It's okay . , So what were you calling me about ? So what were you calling me about ? ," Oh , I just wanted to see if you wanted to hang out tomorrow . " " Oh , I just wanted to see if you wanted to hang out tomorrow . "," Sure , what did you want to do ? " " Sure , what did you want to do ? ", Maybe we can go see a movie or something . Maybe we can go see a movie or something . , That sounds like fun . Let's do it . That sounds like fun . Let's do it . , I'll see you tomorrow then . I'll see you tomorrow then . , See you then . Goodbye . Have you seen the tower in front of us . That's the famous Eiffel Tower . It was built in 1889 for the World's Fair . , How tall is this building ? How tall is this building ? , It stands 320m ( 1050ft ) high and held the record as the world's tallest structure until 1930 . It stands 320m ( 1050ft ) high and held the record as the world's tallest structure until 1930 . ," I have heard its name is connected with someone , is that right ? " " I have heard its name is connected with someone , is that right ? "," Yes , the towel was named after its designer Gustave Eiffel . " "Hi , Mrs . Henderson . "," Hi , Steven . Do you have time and chat with me ? " " Hi , Steven . Do you have time and chat with me ? ", Of course I have plenty of time . What's new ? Of course I have plenty of time . What's new ? , The new couple next door divorced . Have you heard about it ? The new couple next door divorced . Have you heard about it ? , No . The Hills ? Who filed for divorce first ? No . The Hills ? Who filed for divorce first ? , I guess it Is Mrs Hill . She sued for divorce on the grounds of her husband's misconduct with his secretary . I guess it Is Mrs Hill . She sued for divorce on the grounds of her husband's misconduct with his secretary . ," Oh , maybe not . It's just your guess . Do not give currency to idle gossip . " " Oh , maybe not . It's just your guess . Do not give currency to idle gossip . ", OK . I close my mouth . Jim is a genius . He gets along well with everybody and he can always get the work done . , A boss likes him a lot . He says Jim is a good team player . A boss likes him a lot . He says Jim is a good team player . , Everybody would like to have Jim on their team . Because he is funny and helpful and he can contribute a lot to the team he belongs to . Everybody would like to have Jim on their team . Because he is funny and helpful and he can contribute a lot to the team he belongs to . , Maybe we all should learn something from him . Maybe we all should learn something from him . , Right . "Morning , Mary . I haven't seen you in a long time . What's up ? "," Oh , I took up a new hobby . " " Oh , I took up a new hobby . ", So you don't travel a lot now ? So you don't travel a lot now ? ," No , Frank . I'm much more interested in collecting stamps now . " " No , Frank . I'm much more interested in collecting stamps now . ", It's certainly a popular hobby . I know a lot of people love stamps . It's certainly a popular hobby . I know a lot of people love stamps . , It certainly is . It's so much fun . It certainly is . It's so much fun . , I believe collecting stamps has something similar to traveling right ? I believe collecting stamps has something similar to traveling right ? , Absolutely . Through all kinds of stamps I am able to learn about the world . Absolutely . Through all kinds of stamps I am able to learn about the world . ," Well , every stamp has a story to tell . " " Well , every stamp has a story to tell . ", You're right . And I also meet many new friends while collecting stamps . You're right . And I also meet many new friends while collecting stamps . , Good . Good . , Sometimes we even spend hours discussing our collections . Sometimes we even spend hours discussing our collections . , There's a lot to share when you have a common interest . There's a lot to share when you have a common interest . ," Yes , it's really amazing . I got to go now . I'm meeting with some other collectors . " " Yes , it's really amazing . I got to go now . I'm meeting with some other collectors . "," Ok , good luck . See you " " Ok , good luck . See you "," See you , Frank . " Man ! That car almost hit me ! ," Yeah , that was close . " Do you need help with something ? , I ’ m looking for this book . I ’ m looking for this book . , Is there something wrong ? Is there something wrong ? , I don ’ t see it on the shelf . I don ’ t see it on the shelf . , Did you check the computer ? Did you check the computer ? , I already looked . I already looked . , Did it say anything ? Did it say anything ? ," It said that the book is on the shelf , but it isn ’ t . " " It said that the book is on the shelf , but it isn ’ t . ", I ’ m sure I can get it from another library . I ’ m sure I can get it from another library . , Could you do that ? Could you do that ? , I ’ ll let you know when I get the book in . I ’ ll let you know when I get the book in . , That ’ s great . Thank you so much . "Good morning , my name is Martin . You've applied for the Laboratory Assistant's position , right ? ", Yes . When I saw the advertisement I thought it would really suit me . Yes . When I saw the advertisement I thought it would really suit me . , Can you tell me why you replied to our advertisement ? Can you tell me why you replied to our advertisement ? , I think that I'll be really good at this kind of work . In fact I learn so fast that I'll be looking for promotion very shortly . I think that I'll be really good at this kind of work . In fact I learn so fast that I'll be looking for promotion very shortly . , Do you know exactly what you would be doing as a Laboratory Assistant ? Do you know exactly what you would be doing as a Laboratory Assistant ? ," A laboratory assistant helps to maintain scientific equipment , keep a check on the supplies in the store , and prepare the chemicals for experiments . " " A laboratory assistant helps to maintain scientific equipment , keep a check on the supplies in the store , and prepare the chemicals for experiments . ", What sort of student do you regard yourself as ? Did you enjoy studying while you were at school ? What sort of student do you regard yourself as ? Did you enjoy studying while you were at school ? , I suppose I'm a reasonable student . I passed all my tests and enjoyed studying subjects that interested me . I suppose I'm a reasonable student . I passed all my tests and enjoyed studying subjects that interested me . , What were your favorite subjects at school ? What were your favorite subjects at school ? , Maths and chemistry were my favorite subjects at school . I also enjoyed history . Maths and chemistry were my favorite subjects at school . I also enjoyed history . , Do you have any plans for further study ? Do you have any plans for further study ? ," Well , I've thought about doing the part-time Chemistry Certificate course at Technical College . I think I would really benefit from doing that . " " Well , I've thought about doing the part-time Chemistry Certificate course at Technical College . I think I would really benefit from doing that . ", Have you ever had a job before ? Have you ever had a job before ? , Yes . I have worked part-time at a take away food store-the one just round the corner . Yes . I have worked part-time at a take away food store-the one just round the corner . , We have a lot of other applicants for this position . Why do you think that you deserve to get the job ? We have a lot of other applicants for this position . Why do you think that you deserve to get the job ? ," Well , I've found out a lot about this type of work and my research suggests that I would be quite capable of doing the work involved . I also think that I would be able to handle any training course reasonably well . " " Well , I've found out a lot about this type of work and my research suggests that I would be quite capable of doing the work involved . I also think that I would be able to handle any training course reasonably well . ", I think I have asked you everything I wanted to . Thank you for coming along to the interview . I think I have asked you everything I wanted to . Thank you for coming along to the interview . , Thank you . When will I know if I am successful ? Thank you . When will I know if I am successful ? , We'll be in touch with you by telephone or by mail within a week . Well . Goodbye . We'll be in touch with you by telephone or by mail within a week . Well . Goodbye . , Goodbye . "Mum , I have something for you today . ", What for ? What for ? , Don't you remember ? Today is March 8th . It's Women's Day . Don't you remember ? Today is March 8th . It's Women's Day . , Oh . I've really forgotten it . Oh . I've really forgotten it . ," Now , close your eyes . ( Mum closes her eyes and Steven puts the present in her hand . ) " " Now , close your eyes . ( Mum closes her eyes and Steven puts the present in her hand . ) ", A silk scarf . I love it . Thank you very much . My lovely son . A silk scarf . I love it . Thank you very much . My lovely son . ," Happy Women's Day . I love you forever , Mum . " "So , Paula , where are you from ? "," I'm from Canada , originally . " " I'm from Canada , originally . ", From Canada ? Where were you born ? From Canada ? Where were you born ? , Montreal . Montreal . , When did you come to Los Angeles ? When did you come to Los Angeles ? , We moved here when I was fourteen . We moved here when I was fourteen . , Did you go to school here ? Did you go to school here ? ," Well , I went to high school here , but I went to college in Texas . " " Well , I went to high school here , but I went to college in Texas . ", Did you get a job right after graduation ? Did you get a job right after graduation ? ," No , I traveled for a while in Europe after college , and then I lived in France . " " No , I traveled for a while in Europe after college , and then I lived in France . ", When was that ? When was that ? , Let's see ... That was about six years ago . Let's see ... That was about six years ago . , I bet that was interesting . What did you do there ? I bet that was interesting . What did you do there ? , I studied French . Anyway ... that's enough about me.How about you ? Were you born in L . A . ? Why don't we get ourselves a new car ? The old one's falling apart . , What a good idea ! What a good idea ! , What kind shall we get ? What kind shall we get ? ," We could go to more places this time , if you liked . " " We could go to more places this time , if you liked . "," Yes , fine . " " Yes , fine . ", When shall we go and look ? When shall we go and look ? , Why not sometime next week ? Why not sometime next week ? ," No , let's go on Saturday . " " No , let's go on Saturday . ", OK . OK . , Where shall we go ? Where shall we go ? , There's a car dealer down the road . How about going there ? There's a car dealer down the road . How about going there ? ," No , I don't like that place . Why don't we try the garage Martin recommended ? " " No , I don't like that place . Why don't we try the garage Martin recommended ? "," Fine , We'll do that . " "Bye , mom ! "," Wait , Jimmy , it ’ s cold outside . Put a hat on ! " " Wait , Jimmy , it ’ s cold outside . Put a hat on ! ", OK . Bye ! OK . Bye ! ," No , wait , you will be too cold without mittens . " " No , wait , you will be too cold without mittens . ", Alright . See ya ! Alright . See ya ! ," Hold on , with that wind , you ’ re going to catch a cold . Wear this scarf . " " Hold on , with that wind , you ’ re going to catch a cold . Wear this scarf . "," Ok , see you after school ... " " Ok , see you after school ... ", Oh ... and ear muffs ! Put these on ... here we go . Oh ... and ear muffs ! Put these on ... here we go . , Mom ? Mom ? ," Yes , honey ... " " Yes , honey ... ", I ... I can ’ t breathe . How long do you plan on staying ? , I don't know ! Can I park my car now ? I don't know ! Can I park my car now ? , We are open from nine to nine . So be sure to be back by then . We are open from nine to nine . So be sure to be back by then . , Fine ! I'll be back by nine then . Don't worry . Fine ! I'll be back by nine then . Don't worry . , Alright . There's a spot open at the far end of the lot . Here's your parking stub . Alright . There's a spot open at the far end of the lot . Here's your parking stub . , Finally ! Finally ! , Please drive slowly . Susan has got married . , Really ? How do you know that ? Really ? How do you know that ? , Her marriage was a hole and corner affair . Her marriage was a hole and corner affair . ," Why ? That ’ s good news , but no one knows it ? " " Why ? That ’ s good news , but no one knows it ? "," I have no idea . Maybe she didn ’ t want to let us ... , so ... " Freeze ! Police ! Put your hands over your head . , What crime did I commit ? What crime did I commit ? ," You are suspected of hiding illegal drugs , so we are taking you into custody . We ’ Ve found some heroin in your house . You have the following rights while you are being interviewed . You have the right to remain silent . You don't have to make any statement against your will . You have the right to defense counsel . You have the right to request an investigation of evidence favorable to your case . Do you understand your rights ? " " You are suspected of hiding illegal drugs , so we are taking you into custody . We ’ Ve found some heroin in your house . You have the following rights while you are being interviewed . You have the right to remain silent . You don't have to make any statement against your will . You have the right to defense counsel . You have the right to request an investigation of evidence favorable to your case . Do you understand your rights ? ", I am innocent . I'm going to Japan this year on vacation . , Have you ever been to America ? Have you ever been to America ? ," No , but I'd really like to . " " No , but I'd really like to . ", You'd like it . "Good morning , sir . Is there anything I can do for you ? ", I want to have a suit made to measure . I want to have a suit made to measure . , No problem . How would you like your suit ? No problem . How would you like your suit ? ," One Made in 100 % black Barathea wool , with 5 Celtic buttons . " " One Made in 100 % black Barathea wool , with 5 Celtic buttons . ", That's fine . You can get it 6 days later . I'm going to go to the concession stand and get some popcorn and Coke . , Go ahead . Waste your money . Go ahead . Waste your money . , What are you talking about ? We always eat the stuff here . What are you talking about ? We always eat the stuff here . ," Well , I don't ... anymore . " " Well , I don't ... anymore . ", But what's a movie without munchies ? But what's a movie without munchies ? , I didn't say I was going to deprive myself . I would like to buy some local handcrafts as gifts to my friends and relatives . ," There are many stores selling handcrafts in Paris . Our store is wellknown for vase , table wear and jewelry boxes . You can take your time and choose whatever you like . " " There are many stores selling handcrafts in Paris . Our store is wellknown for vase , table wear and jewelry boxes . You can take your time and choose whatever you like . "," Well , the tapestry is delicate and beautiful . " " Well , the tapestry is delicate and beautiful . "," You have made an excellent choice , it is our newcomer . The tapestry is on hot sell with the design and quality . The design on it is traditional Paris architecture . " " You have made an excellent choice , it is our newcomer . The tapestry is on hot sell with the design and quality . The design on it is traditional Paris architecture . ", How much is it ? How much is it ? , 100 frances . 100 frances . ," Mmm , it is reasonable . Look at this set of table wear , it is so beautiful ! " " Mmm , it is reasonable . Look at this set of table wear , it is so beautiful ! ", We have a piece of table clothing to go with it . It is a brocade one with pretty stars . We have a piece of table clothing to go with it . It is a brocade one with pretty stars . , This silver vase is a good ornament for the living room . This silver vase is a good ornament for the living room . , You are right . You are right . ," I will take the tapestry , the set of table wear and the vase . " " I will take the tapestry , the set of table wear and the vase . ", OK . Do you like these candles ? They are on sale now . OK . Do you like these candles ? They are on sale now . , All right . I will take one . Your definition on success ? ," Most people think that wealth means success . But from my point of view , the problem should be viewed from two aspects . On the one hand , wealth is a very important thing to measure success . The ability to make money , to some extent , signifies your knowledge , your capability , the value of your labor , etc .. With the development of our economy and industry , more and more people are pursuing money these days . And in toda / s society , If you have money , you seem to have everything . But this is not the case . I think success , on the other hand , also means satisfaction from work . It also means that you can get respect from others . " " Most people think that wealth means success . But from my point of view , the problem should be viewed from two aspects . On the one hand , wealth is a very important thing to measure success . The ability to make money , to some extent , signifies your knowledge , your capability , the value of your labor , etc .. With the development of our economy and industry , more and more people are pursuing money these days . And in toda / s society , If you have money , you seem to have everything . But this is not the case . I think success , on the other hand , also means satisfaction from work . It also means that you can get respect from others . ", What ’ s your ideal job ? What ’ s your ideal job ? ," Ideally , I ’ d like to have a job that will allow me to work from home several days a week . I ’ m the kind of person who can set priorities , work well independently , and set my own pace . I actually successfully worked from home for several months in my current job when a problematic pregnancy forced me to stay in bed . But I realize that many employers do not have experience with employees who work from home , and I have , of course , performed very successfully in a traditional office setting . " " Ideally , I ’ d like to have a job that will allow me to work from home several days a week . I ’ m the kind of person who can set priorities , work well independently , and set my own pace . I actually successfully worked from home for several months in my current job when a problematic pregnancy forced me to stay in bed . But I realize that many employers do not have experience with employees who work from home , and I have , of course , performed very successfully in a traditional office setting . ", How would you describe your relationship with your last two supervisors ? How would you describe your relationship with your last two supervisors ? ," Very good . Basically , once our sales plan was put together , I had a great deal of freedom to handle my sales in the way I felt best . " " Very good . Basically , once our sales plan was put together , I had a great deal of freedom to handle my sales in the way I felt best . ", How would your present boss describe you ? How would your present boss describe you ? ," He always says I am a hard worker with consciousness of responsibility , sufficient education , and enough experience . " " He always says I am a hard worker with consciousness of responsibility , sufficient education , and enough experience . ", What would your colleagues say about you ? What would your colleagues say about you ? , They would say I am a dependable friend and a capable colleague . Nice to meet you . ," It ’ s very nice meeting you , too . " " It ’ s very nice meeting you , too . ", I ’ m excited to speak to a candidate . I ’ m excited to speak to a candidate . , What would you like to ask me ? What would you like to ask me ? , What is your stand on gay marriage ? What is your stand on gay marriage ? , I feel that people can love who they want . I feel that people can love who they want . ," So , would you make gay marriage legal ? " " So , would you make gay marriage legal ? ", Of course ! Of course ! , I ’ m sure plenty of people won ’ t like that . I ’ m sure plenty of people won ’ t like that . , I can ’ t help that . I can ’ t help that . , I like that . I like that . , I hope so . "Good morning , Sir . ", Morning . Morning . , Is this where I catch the bus for the zoo ? Is this where I catch the bus for the zoo ? ," Yes . You can take No . 846 from here , but you have to get off at Nanchengmen stop and change to No . 106 . " " Yes . You can take No . 846 from here , but you have to get off at Nanchengmen stop and change to No . 106 . ", That ’ s a little troublesome . That ’ s a little troublesome . ," Actually , if you go to the bus stop in the next block , you can take No . 105 which will let you right off in front of the zoo gate . " " Actually , if you go to the bus stop in the next block , you can take No . 105 which will let you right off in front of the zoo gate . ", Maybe that ’ s what I'll do . Thanks a lot . Maybe that ’ s what I'll do . Thanks a lot . , You ’ re welcome . See how many people are here ! , Yeah ! Do all these people work in the company ? Everyone and their dog is here ! Yeah ! Do all these people work in the company ? Everyone and their dog is here ! ," Other than the employees , our boss Jack invited some friends of the company . " " Other than the employees , our boss Jack invited some friends of the company . ", Can we just sit wherever we want ? Can we just sit wherever we want ? , Of course not ! We have to sit at our assigned seats . I think our table is over there in the back . Of course not ! We have to sit at our assigned seats . I think our table is over there in the back . ," Hmm . We don't exactly have the best seats in the house , do we ? " " Hmm . We don't exactly have the best seats in the house , do we ? ", Look who you get to sit next to--Tim from purchasing ! Look who you get to sit next to--Tim from purchasing ! , Www ! That weirdo ? ! He really gives me the creeps ! Www ! That weirdo ? ! He really gives me the creeps ! , Don't worry . I'm also sitting next to you . Don't worry . I'm also sitting next to you . , I just hope he doesn't start bragging again ! I just hope he doesn't start bragging again ! , I can't wait until we get our year-end bonus ! I can't wait until we get our year-end bonus ! ," Me , either ! Who decides how much money we get ? " "Hi there , I'm Steve Saunders.What ' s your name ? ", I'm Patti Whitney.Isn ' t this convention great ? I'm Patti Whitney.Isn ' t this convention great ? ," Yes it is , better than I expected it would be.The presenters have been first rate.Is this the first conference you've been to ? " " Yes it is , better than I expected it would be.The presenters have been first rate.Is this the first conference you've been to ? "," No , I've been coming for the last 3 years.Each year keeps getting better.Where are you from ? " " No , I've been coming for the last 3 years.Each year keeps getting better.Where are you from ? "," I'm from Long Island , New York.What about yourself ? " " I'm from Long Island , New York.What about yourself ? ", I'm from the other side of the coast--Los Angeles . I'm from the other side of the coast--Los Angeles . , Wow . I really like California ... the weather there is much better than the East Coast . Wow . I really like California ... the weather there is much better than the East Coast . , Have you been to California ? Have you been to California ? , Just once.Quite a few years ago we took the kids to Disneyland on our vacation.They had a blast . Just once.Quite a few years ago we took the kids to Disneyland on our vacation.They had a blast . , How many kids do you have ? How many kids do you have ? ," Two , a boy and a girl.They ’ re already grown now . " " Two , a boy and a girl.They ’ re already grown now . "," Well , California ’ s changed over the last little while.You should come back out sometime . " We ’ re going to the Dragon Boat Festival tomorrow . Feel like coming along ? , Sure . I ’ Ve never seen a dragon boat race . Sure . I ’ Ve never seen a dragon boat race . , Really ? I think you ’ ll love it . Really ? I think you ’ ll love it . , As long as I don ’ t have to row . I'm coming to pick up my ticket . This is my reservation note . , Your reservation is right . Please get a ticket booking form from there and fill it . Your reservation is right . Please get a ticket booking form from there and fill it . , Here you are . How much is the ticket ? Here you are . How much is the ticket ? , $ 800 . $ 800 . , Can I pay by card ? Can I pay by card ? , Surely of course . Give me your card please . What would you like to be in the future ? , A teacher . A teacher . ," But if I were you , I would be a singer . You've got such a beautiful voice . " " But if I were you , I would be a singer . You've got such a beautiful voice . "," I wouldn't like to be a singer , but I'd like to become a music teacher to teach children to sing , That dream developed in my mind when I was a child . " " I wouldn't like to be a singer , but I'd like to become a music teacher to teach children to sing , That dream developed in my mind when I was a child . ", Are you sure about that ? Are you sure about that ? , I'm quite sure . I've always loved working with children . "Well , you know what , don ’ t do it , ‘ cause the minute you do , they lose all respect for you . "," Well , it ’ s not like that . We just e-mail , it ’ s really nothing . On top of which I am definitely thinking about stopping because it ’ s getting ... " " Well , it ’ s not like that . We just e-mail , it ’ s really nothing . On top of which I am definitely thinking about stopping because it ’ s getting ... ", Out of hand . Out of hand . ," Confusing . But not , because it ’ s nothing . " " Confusing . But not , because it ’ s nothing . ", Where ’ d you meet him ? Where ’ d you meet him ? ," Oh , listen , I can ’ t even remember . Ok , on my birthday , I wandered into over 30 rooms , for a joke , sort of and he was there , and we started chatting ... " " Oh , listen , I can ’ t even remember . Ok , on my birthday , I wandered into over 30 rooms , for a joke , sort of and he was there , and we started chatting ... ", About what ? About what ? ," Oh , books , and music , how much we both love New York . Harmless , harmless , meaningless . Bouquets of sharpened pencils . Oh . " " Oh , books , and music , how much we both love New York . Harmless , harmless , meaningless . Bouquets of sharpened pencils . Oh . ", Excuse me ? Excuse me ? ," Forget it . We don ’ t talk about anything personal , so I don ’ t know his name or what he does or where he lives exactly . So it ’ ll be really easy for me to stop seeing him , because I ’ m not ... " "Hi , Li Ming . You look upset . What's the matter ? ", There will be a parents ' meeting in our class this Saturday and I am worried about it . There will be a parents ' meeting in our class this Saturday and I am worried about it . , Why ? We can leave school earlier that day . Why ? We can leave school earlier that day . ," I didn't do well in last exams . If my father knows it , he will beat me up . " " I didn't do well in last exams . If my father knows it , he will beat me up . ", I can't believe it . My parents never beat me . I can't believe it . My parents never beat me . , You know that my father is irritable . You know that my father is irritable . , You can ask the teacher for help . You can ask the teacher for help . , Good idea . Bill . Bill ! You gotta help me ! , What ’ s wrong ? Slow down or you are gonna give yourself a heart attack . What ’ s wrong ? Slow down or you are gonna give yourself a heart attack . , Tomorrow is Christmas and I haven ’ t bought my mom anything ! I ’ m such a bad son ! Tomorrow is Christmas and I haven ’ t bought my mom anything ! I ’ m such a bad son ! ," Take it easy ! Let ’ s go to the mall , window shop a little and see if there is anything she might like . " " Take it easy ! Let ’ s go to the mall , window shop a little and see if there is anything she might like . ", That ’ s just it ! I don ’ t know what to get her ! Last year I got her a ring that was two sizes too big and a pair of shoes five sizes too small ! I suck at getting presents for people . That ’ s just it ! I don ’ t know what to get her ! Last year I got her a ring that was two sizes too big and a pair of shoes five sizes too small ! I suck at getting presents for people . ," That ’ s where you ’ re making a big mistake ! You can ’ t just guess peoples ’ likes or sizes ! Especially with clothes or jewelry . On top of that , I think that you should get your mom something that shows how much you love her . At the same time you should show her that you took the time and effort to look for something that she would really like ! " " That ’ s where you ’ re making a big mistake ! You can ’ t just guess peoples ’ likes or sizes ! Especially with clothes or jewelry . On top of that , I think that you should get your mom something that shows how much you love her . At the same time you should show her that you took the time and effort to look for something that she would really like ! "," Yeah , you ’ re right . When it comes down to it , I can be pretty tacky . " " Yeah , you ’ re right . When it comes down to it , I can be pretty tacky . "," Yeah , tell me about it . I know ! Your mom is trying to learn Spanish , right ? Why don ’ t you get her a gift certificate for this great website I saw called SpanishPod . " " Yeah , tell me about it . I know ! Your mom is trying to learn Spanish , right ? Why don ’ t you get her a gift certificate for this great website I saw called SpanishPod . ", Now that ’ s a great idea ! I ’ m betting the New York Yankees win . How about you ? ," Well , I ’ m favor of the Red Sox . They ’ Ve had a good season . " " Well , I ’ m favor of the Red Sox . They ’ Ve had a good season . "," Sorry , guys . Could I just interrupt for a moment ? My money is on the Yankees ! " " Sorry , guys . Could I just interrupt for a moment ? My money is on the Yankees ! ", That ’ s not a very good pick . I ’ m against the Yankees . That ’ s not a very good pick . I ’ m against the Yankees . ," Hey , Ken . Good luck if you already put your money on the Red Sox . " " Hey , Ken . Good luck if you already put your money on the Red Sox . "," Yeah , I ’ m with you on that . " What a pin-up she is ! , Can you imagine she's over forty ? Can you imagine she's over forty ? , That's incredible ! She has such a sharp figure . That's incredible ! She has such a sharp figure . , Absolutely . She's a teacher of aerobics . "Where do you usually do your shopping , Mrs . Lane ? "," I usually go to the supermarket , near the station . " " I usually go to the supermarket , near the station . ", How do you find the prices there ? How do you find the prices there ? ," I think they are quite reasonable , and the vegetables are very fresh . " " I think they are quite reasonable , and the vegetables are very fresh . ", I see you have bought some coffee . Would you mind telling me how much you paid for it ? I see you have bought some coffee . Would you mind telling me how much you paid for it ? , Only 2 dollars and 25 cents . Congratulations on the new house ! , Thanks ! We love it . Thanks ! We love it . ," Well , you guys work hard for it . It ’ s really beautiful . " " Well , you guys work hard for it . It ’ s really beautiful . ", I ’ m just not looking forward to cleaning it ! It seems that you get antsy when you hear I praise another guy . ," I get antsy not because you praise a guy , but because you may be taken for a ride by a guy like him . " " I get antsy not because you praise a guy , but because you may be taken for a ride by a guy like him . ", How come you think of him that way ? How come you think of him that way ? , Because you seem to have lost your vigilance . You should be on the watch out . Because you seem to have lost your vigilance . You should be on the watch out . , I have no reason to distrust him . He's never caused any harm . I have no reason to distrust him . He's never caused any harm . , Isn't there anything that sounds fishy ? Isn't there anything that sounds fishy ? , Nothing smells a rat . I told you that he's an all-right guy . Nothing smells a rat . I told you that he's an all-right guy . , All-right guy ? All right . Let's talk about something else instead . "Hey , Gary , great to see you again . Please have a seat . So tell me , what seems to be the problem ? "," Thanks , doc . I ’ Ve got a really bad toothache ! I can ’ t eat anything , and look , my face is all swollen . I think it might be my wisdom tooth . " " Thanks , doc . I ’ Ve got a really bad toothache ! I can ’ t eat anything , and look , my face is all swollen . I think it might be my wisdom tooth . "," Well , let ’ s have a look . Open wide . Hmm ... this doesn ’ t look good . Well , it looks like you have a cavity and your crown is loose . We ’ ll need to put in a filling before it gets any worse , and the crown probably needs to be refitted . I ’ m going to order some x-rays . " " Well , let ’ s have a look . Open wide . Hmm ... this doesn ’ t look good . Well , it looks like you have a cavity and your crown is loose . We ’ ll need to put in a filling before it gets any worse , and the crown probably needs to be refitted . I ’ m going to order some x-rays . ", Is it gonna hurt ? Is it gonna hurt ? ," No , not at all ! Just lay back and relax . " " No , not at all ! Just lay back and relax . "," Ok , spit . " Could I see that automatic camera ? , Of course . This camera is easy to operate . Of course . This camera is easy to operate . , Where is it made ? Where is it made ? , It's made in China . It's made in China . , Is it expensive ? Is it expensive ? , Not very expensive . Not very expensive . , I'll take this one . I'll take this one . , OK . Do you want any film ? OK . Do you want any film ? ," Yes , give me two rolls of Kodak color film . " " Yes , give me two rolls of Kodak color film . ", Here you are . "Good morning , everybody . Welcome to IAM Technology . I'm very pleased so many of you could make it here today . My name's Sam Weiss . I'm the Production Manager . I'd like to show you the layout of the factory before we go and visit it . As you can see from this diagram , everything is under one roof . We've designed it this way to help the flow of materials and to avoid bottlenecks . "," This area here is where we keep our raw materials . The main production area - our machine hall - is situated next to it . Maintenance is situated between the stores and the production area . Just to the right of Maintenance , there are steps up to the Lab and the Admin Section . Process Control is also on the upper level . It's located above the factory floor so that the operators can monitor everything that is going on below . " what do you think about the public service advertisement for quiting smoking ? ," while I think it's great that they're trying to get people to quit smoking , but I don't really care for the advertisement . " " while I think it's great that they're trying to get people to quit smoking , but I don't really care for the advertisement . ", why not ? why not ? , the fish hook that they use is quite disturbing ! the fish hook that they use is quite disturbing ! , it's a pun . They use the fish hook to make you think about how you can get hooked on smoking . it's a pun . They use the fish hook to make you think about how you can get hooked on smoking . ," I know , but I think it's not really appropriate for young children . " " I know , but I think it's not really appropriate for young children . ", I think they're trying to scare the young people so that they don't ever start smoking . I think they're trying to scare the young people so that they don't ever start smoking . , all advertisers like to catch young people because they know the meaning of loyalty . all advertisers like to catch young people because they know the meaning of loyalty . ," perhaps you're right , , though . Maybe the advertisement would be more effective with adults anyhow . " " perhaps you're right , , though . Maybe the advertisement would be more effective with adults anyhow . "," I have nothing against them putting the advertisements in magazines and newspapers that are read by adults , but I don't think they should have their ad on billboards where children can see them . " " I have nothing against them putting the advertisements in magazines and newspapers that are read by adults , but I don't think they should have their ad on billboards where children can see them . ", that's a good point . I think I was so delighted to see that a billboard was being used to promote health that I didn't think about how children might understand the ad . that's a good point . I think I was so delighted to see that a billboard was being used to promote health that I didn't think about how children might understand the ad . ," you have to give them credit , though . It's about time people started becoming more aware of the dangers of smoking . " "Mr . Wang , I want to apologize for being late again this morning . I just can't get up in time for work . ", So it seems . And what are you going to do about that ? So it seems . And what are you going to do about that ? , I guess I'll have to buy a new alarm clock . I've heard that Tom is going to move . , What ? Are you sure about that ? What ? Are you sure about that ? ," Yeah , he is going to move next month . " " Yeah , he is going to move next month . ", Where is he going ? Where is he going ? , He is going to Canada and to live with his son . He is going to Canada and to live with his son . , What a pity ! What a pity ! , Why did you say that ? It's a good thing for him to live with his son . Why did you say that ? It's a good thing for him to live with his son . , I know that . But it's pity for us to lose such a good neighbour . You know I always appreciate Tom's company . I know that . But it's pity for us to lose such a good neighbour . You know I always appreciate Tom's company . , Me too . But anyway we hope he lives happily in the future . Can you tell me where the pots and pans are ? , Pots and pans are right over there . Pots and pans are right over there . ," Oh , thank you . " " Oh , thank you . ", Could I interest you in our store credit card ? Could I interest you in our store credit card ? ," No , thanks . I already have credit cards . " " No , thanks . I already have credit cards . ", But our credit card saves you 10 percent . But our credit card saves you 10 percent . , That's a nice discount . That's a nice discount . , Here . Let me give you an application form . Here . Let me give you an application form . ," Thank you , but I'm just browsing today . " " Thank you , but I'm just browsing today . ", Okay . Enjoy your browsing . What a boring film ! , The acting of the heroine is too artificial . The acting of the heroine is too artificial . , And the plot is so simple . What can I help you with today ? , When does the library close ? When does the library close ? , The library closes at six o ’ clock . The library closes at six o ’ clock . , Does it close at that time every day ? Does it close at that time every day ? , Not always . Not always . , Is the library open on Saturdays ? Is the library open on Saturdays ? , Yes . Yes . , What time do you open and close on Saturday ? What time do you open and close on Saturday ? , The hours are from 9 am - 6 The hours are from 9 am - 6 , Okay . Thank you very much . Okay . Thank you very much . , Do you need anything else ? Do you need anything else ? ," No , that ’ s all . Thanks . " Are you going to come home late tonight ? ," Yes , I've got to work overtime . " How can we avoid the jam ? , Let's take a roundabout way . Let's take a roundabout way . , OK . OK . ," Look , traffic jam again ! " Hello ! , Is Petti there ? Is Petti there ? ," I'm sorry , I'm afraid you've dialed the wrong number . There is no Petti here . " " I'm sorry , I'm afraid you've dialed the wrong number . There is no Petti here . ", Wrong number ? Are you sure ? I called yesterday and she was there . Wrong number ? Are you sure ? I called yesterday and she was there . , I'm sure you have the wrong number . This one has been my number for more than 20 years . I'm sure you have the wrong number . This one has been my number for more than 20 years . , That's impossible . I remember the number clearly . Isn't this 763-4565 ? That's impossible . I remember the number clearly . Isn't this 763-4565 ? ," No , It isn't . It's 736-4565 . It seems you've misdialed . " " No , It isn't . It's 736-4565 . It seems you've misdialed . ", Really ? I ' m so sorry I bothered you . I ' ll try again . Really ? I ' m so sorry I bothered you . I ' ll try again . , That's all right . This sort of thing happens all the time to everyone . That's all right . This sort of thing happens all the time to everyone . , Yeah . I guess it does . Sorry again for bothering you . Yeah . I guess it does . Sorry again for bothering you . , No worries . Welcome to IBA . What can I do for you today ? ," I'd like to pay some money in using my card , please . " " I'd like to pay some money in using my card , please . ", No problem . Could you let me have your card and the money to be deposited ? No problem . Could you let me have your card and the money to be deposited ? ," Here it is . I usually use the machine , but there seems to be such a long queue at the moment . " " Here it is . I usually use the machine , but there seems to be such a long queue at the moment . "," Yes , it's the same every day during the lunchtime rush . We will be putting in a new ATM in the near future , though . That should help to ease the queues . " " Yes , it's the same every day during the lunchtime rush . We will be putting in a new ATM in the near future , though . That should help to ease the queues . "," I'll look forward to that , I can't stand queuing . " " I'll look forward to that , I can't stand queuing . ", I know what you mean . How much would you like to deposit with us today ? I know what you mean . How much would you like to deposit with us today ? ," 1,000 RIB , it should all be there . " " 1,000 RIB , it should all be there . "," That's correct , 1,000 RIB . I'll need your personal code to deposit this . Could you enter it on this key pad , please ? " " That's correct , 1,000 RIB . I'll need your personal code to deposit this . Could you enter it on this key pad , please ? "," OK , done . When will it show in my account ? Not for withdrawal , I mean just registered . " " OK , done . When will it show in my account ? Not for withdrawal , I mean just registered . ", It will show in your account straight away . Here's your card back and could you please sign the slip here ? It will show in your account straight away . Here's your card back and could you please sign the slip here ? , That's fine . OK . Thanks . "so , tell me about your new house . How is it different to your old one ? "," well , first of all , it ’ s much bigger . It has the same number of rooms , but each room is larger . We also have a larger garden , which our dog loves , of course ! " " well , first of all , it ’ s much bigger . It has the same number of rooms , but each room is larger . We also have a larger garden , which our dog loves , of course ! "," so , it ’ s a three-bedrooms detached house ? " " so , it ’ s a three-bedrooms detached house ? "," yes . One bedroom is for my wife and i . there ’ s another for our daughter . My wife wants to use the third one as a guest room , but I ’ d like to make it into a study . Our daughter is also keen on " " yes . One bedroom is for my wife and i . there ’ s another for our daughter . My wife wants to use the third one as a guest room , but I ’ d like to make it into a study . Our daughter is also keen on ", what ’ s the kitchen like ? I know both you and your wife like to cook . what ’ s the kitchen like ? I know both you and your wife like to cook . , that ’ s one of the main reason we chose that particular house . The kitchen and dining room are together . It ’ s really large . that ’ s one of the main reason we chose that particular house . The kitchen and dining room are together . It ’ s really large . , are the rooms nice and bright ? are the rooms nice and bright ? ," yes , they are . That ’ s very important to us . We like to live in a home with plenty of natural light . Each room has large windows . " " yes , they are . That ’ s very important to us . We like to live in a home with plenty of natural light . Each room has large windows . ", do you have a balcony ? do you have a balcony ? ," no , we don ’ t . we wish we had one . That ’ s the only thing we wanted , but don ’ t have . The area is very nice and the neighbours seem friendly . " " no , we don ’ t . we wish we had one . That ’ s the only thing we wanted , but don ’ t have . The area is very nice and the neighbours seem friendly . "," you ’ re right on the edge of the city , aren ’ t you ? There can ’ t be much noise or traffic there . Is it easy to get into city centre ? " " you ’ re right on the edge of the city , aren ’ t you ? There can ’ t be much noise or traffic there . Is it easy to get into city centre ? "," it ’ s a very quiet neighbourhood . There ’ s some traffic , but not much . It ’ s not very difficult to get to the city centre , but you must remember to turn left and right at the right places or yo " Did your wife give birth yet ? , Yeah . She's a healthy beautiful girl . Yeah . She's a healthy beautiful girl . , Congratulations . How is your wife doing ? Congratulations . How is your wife doing ? ," She is tired , but getting a lot of rest now . " " She is tired , but getting a lot of rest now . ", That's good to hear . That's good to hear . , I'm just glad there were no complications . I'm just glad there were no complications . ," If your wife and baby are both happy , what more can you ask for ? " " If your wife and baby are both happy , what more can you ask for ? "," It's been a week , and I haven't slept that well . " " It's been a week , and I haven't slept that well . ", That's normal for anyone with a newborn . That's normal for anyone with a newborn . ," Yeah , but it's so hard . I have to work , and then go home and take care of my wife and the baby . I'm going to get sick at this rate . " " Yeah , but it's so hard . I have to work , and then go home and take care of my wife and the baby . I'm going to get sick at this rate . "," You'll get used to it . After everything stabilizes , you can regain your health . " " You'll get used to it . After everything stabilizes , you can regain your health . ", That's true . I should make sure my wife and baby stay healthy during this time . "Mr . Smith , how was your flight ? ", Rather nice . Rather nice . , What was the weather like in New York ? What was the weather like in New York ? , It was raining when I left New York . Ah ! It hurts . Don't touch it . , What part hurts ? What part hurts ? , The shoulder . The shoulder . ," Well , maybe you broke it . But what I'm worried about is this cut . " " Well , maybe you broke it . But what I'm worried about is this cut . ", It's not a cut . It's a gash ! It's bigger than a cut ! Ah ! I need a doctor . It's not a cut . It's a gash ! It's bigger than a cut ! Ah ! I need a doctor . , C'mon . Just don't move . C'mon . Just don't move . , I'm bleeding too much . I'm bleeding too much . ," We don't have a decent First Aid Kit , do we ? " " We don't have a decent First Aid Kit , do we ? "," Yes . My bike has one under the seat . Get it , quick ! " " Yes . My bike has one under the seat . Get it , quick ! "," There's some tape , iodine , and cloth bandages . I don't think the cloth bandages can stop the bleeding . What we need is a tourniquet . " " There's some tape , iodine , and cloth bandages . I don't think the cloth bandages can stop the bleeding . What we need is a tourniquet . "," Wrap a few loops of the bandages around my upper arm , then twist.That will work as a tourniquet.After that , you can cut more of the bandages to cover the wound . " " Wrap a few loops of the bandages around my upper arm , then twist.That will work as a tourniquet.After that , you can cut more of the bandages to cover the wound . ", Good plan . Let me put some iodine on the cut . Good plan . Let me put some iodine on the cut . ," No , forget that ! Do the tourniquet first . I'm losing too much blood . " " No , forget that ! Do the tourniquet first . I'm losing too much blood . "," Alright , alright . How did you cut this so bad ? " " Alright , alright . How did you cut this so bad ? "," I ran it against that fence pole as I crashed . What do you think ? Damn , it hurts ! " "Hi , how ’ re you doing ? ", Terrible . Terrible . ," Oh , what ’ s the matter ? " " Oh , what ’ s the matter ? ", I ’ Ve got a fever and really a bad headache . I ’ Ve got a fever and really a bad headache . ," Oh , that ’ s too bad . Why don ’ t you take some aspirin ? " " Oh , that ’ s too bad . Why don ’ t you take some aspirin ? ", I ’ Ve already tried some but it didn ’ t help . I ’ Ve already tried some but it didn ’ t help . ," Well , it ’ s necessary for you to see a doctor . " " Well , it ’ s necessary for you to see a doctor . "," Yeah , I guess I should . " " Yeah , I guess I should . "," Well , you ’ d better get some rest . " " Well , you ’ d better get some rest . ", Thank you very much . Thank you very much . , Bye . Our dinner is ready . , What do we have for the dinner now ? What do we have for the dinner now ? ," Potatoes , tomatoes and cucumber . " " Potatoes , tomatoes and cucumber . ", Do you feed rabbits ? Do you feed rabbits ? ," It is said that greens can improve our metabolism . In addition , I want to keep fit . " " It is said that greens can improve our metabolism . In addition , I want to keep fit . ", Where is my favorite white bread ? Is it in refrigerator ? Where is my favorite white bread ? Is it in refrigerator ? ," I didn't buy any of it at all . Most health food are good for you , but don't taste good . " " I didn't buy any of it at all . Most health food are good for you , but don't taste good . ", Do you prepare some dessert for me ? Do you prepare some dessert for me ? ," I am clear about your sweet tooth , so I made a mixed fruit dish for you . " " I am clear about your sweet tooth , so I made a mixed fruit dish for you . ", Are you trying to change our eating patterns ? How much tea are you going to order ? ," We want to order 3,000 cases and hope to deliver the goods in two equal lots . " " We want to order 3,000 cases and hope to deliver the goods in two equal lots . ", When do you want to deliver the goods ? When do you want to deliver the goods ? , We'd like you to execute the first delivery by June 30 and the second delivery by August 15 . We'd like you to execute the first delivery by June 30 and the second delivery by August 15 . ," I'm sorry , but June 30 is quite soon . I can't guarantee 1 500 cases , I'd prefer the first shipment to be 1,000 cases and the next 2,000 cases . " " I'm sorry , but June 30 is quite soon . I can't guarantee 1 500 cases , I'd prefer the first shipment to be 1,000 cases and the next 2,000 cases . ", I can agree to that . I can agree to that . ," Let me affirm this again - the first shipment of 1,000 cases , to be delivered in 27 days , by June 30 , and the second shipment of 2,000 cases by August 15 . Right ? " " Let me affirm this again - the first shipment of 1,000 cases , to be delivered in 27 days , by June 30 , and the second shipment of 2,000 cases by August 15 . Right ? ", Right . Right . ," Well , if there's nothing else , I think we've settled everything . " " Well , if there's nothing else , I think we've settled everything . ", Let's hope it's the beginning of a long and prosperous relationship . Hi Isabel ! You wanted to see me ? ," Yes Anthony , come on in . Have a seat . " " Yes Anthony , come on in . Have a seat . ", Is everything okay ? You seem a bit preoccupied . Is everything okay ? You seem a bit preoccupied . ," Well , Anthony , this is not going to be an easy conversation.The company has made some decisions which will have a direct impact on your employment . " " Well , Anthony , this is not going to be an easy conversation.The company has made some decisions which will have a direct impact on your employment . ", Okay ... Okay ... , I don ’ t want to beat around the bush so I ’ m just gonna come out with it . We are going to have to let you go . I don ’ t want to beat around the bush so I ’ m just gonna come out with it . We are going to have to let you go . , What ? Why ? I mean ... just like that ? I ’ m fired ? What ? Why ? I mean ... just like that ? I ’ m fired ? ," I ’ m sorry but , to be honest , you are a terrible employee ! " " I ’ m sorry but , to be honest , you are a terrible employee ! ", What ! I resent that ! What ! I resent that ! ," Anthony , you were caught making international calls from the office phone , you called in sick in eight times this month and you smell like alcohol ! " Could you tell me which kind of payment you'll choose ? , We're going to pay by check . We're going to pay by check . , Will you please have the check certified ? Will you please have the check certified ? , If you think it is necessary . If you think it is necessary . , It's just our policy . We would accept a certified check or a direct bank remittance . It's just our policy . We would accept a certified check or a direct bank remittance . ," OK , no problem . " I ’ m reporting from Channel 5 News . , How are you doing ? How are you doing ? , I want to ask you a couple questions . I want to ask you a couple questions . , Go for it . Go for it . , Have you voted yet ? Have you voted yet ? , I voted this morning . I voted this morning . , Who was your vote for President ? Who was your vote for President ? , I can ’ t tell you that . I can ’ t tell you that . , Why can ’ t you tell me ? Why can ’ t you tell me ? , That is private information . That is private information . , I see . I see . , All I can tell you is our next President got my vote . "Jim , how was your weekend ? ", I went to the beach with my friends and had a barbecue there . I went to the beach with my friends and had a barbecue there . ," That sounds like a lot of fun . Did you go swimming , too ? " " That sounds like a lot of fun . Did you go swimming , too ? ", Sure . I think it ’ s a fantastic place to go . Sure . I think it ’ s a fantastic place to go . , I couldn ’ t agree more . That ’ s an ideal place for a vacation . I couldn ’ t agree more . That ’ s an ideal place for a vacation . , It sure is . It sure is . , I can ’ t wait to go there myself . I ’ m deeply grateful for all you ’ Ve done . , You ’ re welcome . I enjoyed helping you . Could you cover for me on Tuesday ? I'm not coming back until Wednesday . , Sure . What ’ s up ? Sure . What ’ s up ? , We're going to the beach for the weekend . We're going to the beach for the weekend . , Are you going fishing ? Are you going fishing ? , No . Just some fun in the sun . We really need to get away and relax for a few days . No . Just some fun in the sun . We really need to get away and relax for a few days . ," Well , don't worry . I ’ ll take care of the business for you . Have fun ! " What did you think of the film ? , I liked it . I thought it was great . I liked it . I thought it was great . ," Yes , I liked it , too . Did you like the acting ? " " Yes , I liked it , too . Did you like the acting ? ", Yes . I thought it was excellent . Didn't you ? Yes . I thought it was excellent . Didn't you ? , Not really . I thought it was disappointing . Not really . I thought it was disappointing . ," It's a nice cinema , isn't it ? " " It's a nice cinema , isn't it ? ", Do you think so ? I don't like it very much . I found it rather uncomfortable . "Happy birthday , Jim ! "," Thank you , Lisa . " " Thank you , Lisa . ", Here is a present for you . I hope you like it . Here is a present for you . I hope you like it . ," Oh , great ! I love it ! You know I've been expecting this for a long time . " " Oh , great ! I love it ! You know I've been expecting this for a long time . ", I'm very glad to hear that . I'm very glad to hear that . ," Come here , let me introduce some friends to you . " How do you dispose of the waste in your factory ? , We try to recycle as much as we can . We try to recycle as much as we can . , What about the rest ? How do you get rid of it ? What about the rest ? How do you get rid of it ? , We have to send it to landfill . It's very expensive because the government recently introduced a landfill tax so we're planning to build a new incineration plant next year to burn our waste . We have to send it to landfill . It's very expensive because the government recently introduced a landfill tax so we're planning to build a new incineration plant next year to burn our waste . , But doesn't incineration produce carbon monoxide ? But doesn't incineration produce carbon monoxide ? ," Yes , you're right , it does . But we believe it's less harmful to the environment than landfill " Can you show me how to use this phone ? ," Yes , I can help you with that . Pick up the receiver and hit one of the buttons . Do you hear a tone ? " " Yes , I can help you with that . Pick up the receiver and hit one of the buttons . Do you hear a tone ? "," No , I don't hear anything . " " No , I don't hear anything . ", Next you dial 9 on the keypad . You should hear the tone change . Did you hear it change ? Next you dial 9 on the keypad . You should hear the tone change . Did you hear it change ? , I'm not sure . I'm not sure . ," OK . Well , after you get the line to change you have an outside line . Who are you trying to call ? " " OK . Well , after you get the line to change you have an outside line . Who are you trying to call ? ", I am trying to call a client . I am trying to call a client . ," To call a number on the outside you now just dial the number . For inside calls , punch in the extension number . Has someone given you an extension list ? " " To call a number on the outside you now just dial the number . For inside calls , punch in the extension number . Has someone given you an extension list ? "," No , I don't know anyone's extension . " " No , I don't know anyone's extension . ", All of the extensions are listed on the wall chart over there if you ever need help . "Hi , Jenny . You look like you are in a hurry to somewhere . Where are you going ? ", I am going to the bank . I need to cash some checks . I am going to the bank . I need to cash some checks . , That's great . We can go to the bank together . That's great . We can go to the bank together . , Why are you going there ? Why are you going there ? , I will go to Japan on business for 5 days next Tuesday . I want to exchange some Japanese yen . I will go to Japan on business for 5 days next Tuesday . I want to exchange some Japanese yen . , I see . Will you bring a lot of money with you ? I see . Will you bring a lot of money with you ? , Not really . I plan to bring some cash and withdraw money at the ATM in Japan . Not really . I plan to bring some cash and withdraw money at the ATM in Japan . , Do you have the bank card in Japan ? Do you have the bank card in Japan ? , Nope . You can use the credit card to withdraw the money in foreign countries . Nope . You can use the credit card to withdraw the money in foreign countries . , That sounds really convenient . Do you pay extra money to enjoy this service ? That sounds really convenient . Do you pay extra money to enjoy this service ? , No . It is free of charge . No . It is free of charge . , Great ! I will apply for a credit card when I go to the bank later . Great ! I will apply for a credit card when I go to the bank later . , I think we are running out of time . The bank is going to close soon . "Hello , thank you for calling Bradford and Sons . This is Tracy speaking , How may I help you ? "," Hello . I would like to speak to your director of human resources , Ms.Jenkins , Please . " " Hello . I would like to speak to your director of human resources , Ms.Jenkins , Please . ", Just a moment . I'll check to see if she is at her desk.May I tell her who is calling ? Just a moment . I'll check to see if she is at her desk.May I tell her who is calling ? ," This is Bill Burton from Milford Insurance , I'm calling in regards to our meeting next Tuesday . " " This is Bill Burton from Milford Insurance , I'm calling in regards to our meeting next Tuesday . "," Thank you , Mr.Burton.Can you please hold for a moment ? I'll check to see if she is available . " " Thank you , Mr.Burton.Can you please hold for a moment ? I'll check to see if she is available . ", No problem . No problem . ," I'm sorry , Ms.Jenkins is away from her desk.She has already left for lunch.Would you like to leave a message for her ? " How long do we stop over here ? , 2 hours . 2 hours . , What for ? What for ? , The plane must fuel before flying to Paris . The plane must fuel before flying to Paris . , Can we get off the plane ? Can we get off the plane ? , Surely of course . Where did you go yesterday ? , I went to Croydon . I went to Croydon . , Did you go shopping ? Did you go shopping ? ," No , I went for an interview . " " No , I went for an interview . "," Oh , did you get a job ? " " Oh , did you get a job ? "," Yes , I got a job as a Management Trainee . " " Yes , I got a job as a Management Trainee . ", Fantastic . How do you want to advertise the opening ? ," I've had good responses from the Beijing Times , help-wanted ads . " " I've had good responses from the Beijing Times , help-wanted ads . ", All right . I suggest posting the ad Monday through Friday . All right . I suggest posting the ad Monday through Friday . , OK . Monday is the big day for job ads . OK . Monday is the big day for job ads . , And job seekers will certainly check the paper over on Tuesday . And job seekers will certainly check the paper over on Tuesday . ," Let's post on the Internet , too . Will get a better response . I'll post the ads . I know some good sites . " " Let's post on the Internet , too . Will get a better response . I'll post the ads . I know some good sites . "," Such concern for the company , Craig ! I'm impressed . " "Mrs . Phoebe , let's talk about the delivery arrangement for our goods . ", Sure . What's your date of delivery ? Sure . What's your date of delivery ? , I informed my company and was told that the first five thousand by the end of this month . I informed my company and was told that the first five thousand by the end of this month . , What about the balance of the order ? Can they also arrive at our company quickly ? What about the balance of the order ? Can they also arrive at our company quickly ? , We can deliver the balance at the price already quoted in 10 days . We can deliver the balance at the price already quoted in 10 days . , Can you deliver them earlier ? Can you deliver them earlier ? , I am afraid we can not do that . Would you be willing to sign an annual contract on the basis we discussed ? I am afraid we can not do that . Would you be willing to sign an annual contract on the basis we discussed ? ," Possibly , subject to quality and delivery guarantees . " " Possibly , subject to quality and delivery guarantees . "," Of course . Well , in that case we could offer a 5 % discount for a confirmed monthly order for the next 12 months . " " Of course . Well , in that case we could offer a 5 % discount for a confirmed monthly order for the next 12 months . "," I was looking forward to something a bit more substantial . As you know , we have long-time cooperation . " " I was looking forward to something a bit more substantial . As you know , we have long-time cooperation . ", I'm afraid that's as far as we could go . We'd already be stretching ourselves to the limit . I'm afraid that's as far as we could go . We'd already be stretching ourselves to the limit . ," Well , let's shake on that and draw up the details of the contract . " What ? , What happened with that guy at the cafe ? What happened with that guy at the cafe ? , nothing nothing , But you ’ re crazy about him ? But you ’ re crazy about him ? ," Yes , I am . " " Yes , I am . ", Why don ’ t you run off with him ? What are you waiting for ? Why don ’ t you run off with him ? What are you waiting for ? , I don ’ t actually know him . I don ’ t actually know him . , Really ? Really ? , I only know him through the ... you are not gonna believe this . I only know him through the ... you are not gonna believe this . ," Oh , let me guess . Through the internet ? " " Oh , let me guess . Through the internet ? ", Yes . Yes . , Hmm . You ’ Ve got mail . I have read your resume.What is your last job ? , I've worked in the Production Department for two years . I've worked in the Production Department for two years . , Could you introduce your biggest accomplishments in your last job ? Could you introduce your biggest accomplishments in your last job ? ," Working with my colleagues , we were able to increase the production efficiency by 5 % . " " Working with my colleagues , we were able to increase the production efficiency by 5 % . ", Great ! Could you tell me your educational background ? Great ! Could you tell me your educational background ? , Yes . I got a bachelor's degree in English from Beijing University . Yes . I got a bachelor's degree in English from Beijing University . , Why are you willing to work for our company ? Why are you willing to work for our company ? , I can get more promotion in your company . I can get more promotion in your company . ," OK , that's all . We'll inform you in two days . " " OK , that's all . We'll inform you in two days . ", Thank you . "Excuse me , would you get me some paper napkins ? "," Sure , here you are . " " Sure , here you are . ", Could you recommend some dessert ? Could you recommend some dessert ? ," We have fruit cake , cream cake and chestnut cake . " " We have fruit cake , cream cake and chestnut cake . ", Don't you have cheese ? Don't you have cheese ? ," Of course , we do . " Good to see you . Come on in . , Thank you . Here's a present for you . Thank you . Here's a present for you . ," Oh , you shouldn't . But thank you very much . " I think I may rent out this apartment that I found . ," Oh , really ? Where ’ d you find it ? " " Oh , really ? Where ’ d you find it ? "," I was looking through the ads today , and I found it in there . " " I was looking through the ads today , and I found it in there . ", In the ads ? Are you serious ? In the ads ? Are you serious ? ," Yeah , and it ’ s affordable too . " " Yeah , and it ’ s affordable too . ", I ’ d like to hear about this apartment . I ’ d like to hear about this apartment . ," First of all , it ’ s absolutely gorgeous . " " First of all , it ’ s absolutely gorgeous . ", What is the rent each month ? What is the rent each month ? , It ’ s only $ 725 a month . It ’ s only $ 725 a month . , That ’ s amazing . The rent is very cheap . That ’ s amazing . The rent is very cheap . , I know it is . I know it is . , It ’ s a good thing that you read that ad today . Our toner cartridges are already out of ink ... Could you make an order for a new set ? ," We will need new cartridges for all of the office printers ? That will be a large order , probably about two or three cases . The office supply store we usually go through might not have that many in stock . " " We will need new cartridges for all of the office printers ? That will be a large order , probably about two or three cases . The office supply store we usually go through might not have that many in stock . "," You can double check with the housekeeping department , but I am pretty sure all of the machines will need new cartridges . Last time when we made our order to the supplier , the quantity was also especially high . They are used to receiving such bulk orders from us . As long as we give them a heads up a couple days in advance , they can usually fill the order . " " You can double check with the housekeeping department , but I am pretty sure all of the machines will need new cartridges . Last time when we made our order to the supplier , the quantity was also especially high . They are used to receiving such bulk orders from us . As long as we give them a heads up a couple days in advance , they can usually fill the order . "," OK , I will make a few calls and run our order by housekeeping first to make sure . Is there anything else we need to order while I am at it ? " " OK , I will make a few calls and run our order by housekeeping first to make sure . Is there anything else we need to order while I am at it ? "," I think the only thing is toner . Try to see if they can deliver it before the end of business day tomorrow . We should really try to do better about waiting until the last minute to fill orders that are usually made on a monthly basis . Anyhow , see what you can do to expedite the order this time . " " I think the only thing is toner . Try to see if they can deliver it before the end of business day tomorrow . We should really try to do better about waiting until the last minute to fill orders that are usually made on a monthly basis . Anyhow , see what you can do to expedite the order this time . "," OK , will do . " "David , imagine meeting you here ! "," Janice , I found you stole my vegetables at four o'clock this morning . Is that true ? " " Janice , I found you stole my vegetables at four o'clock this morning . Is that true ? ", All right ! I stayed up yesterday and waited for your vegetables . I stole your peaches and flowers . All right ! I stayed up yesterday and waited for your vegetables . I stole your peaches and flowers . , It is so hard to prevent them from being stolen . I also got something this morning . It is so hard to prevent them from being stolen . I also got something this morning . , How many vegetables do you steal today ? How many vegetables do you steal today ? ," I stole many from Fred's farm , and from yours . I planned to have a dog on farm . " " I stole many from Fred's farm , and from yours . I planned to have a dog on farm . "," So funny . By stealing , I forgot all my sorrows and pressure from work . " " So funny . By stealing , I forgot all my sorrows and pressure from work . "," I could not agree with you more . For us , there are so many unhappy things and I am so bored ; however , I got lots of fun from stealing . " " I could not agree with you more . For us , there are so many unhappy things and I am so bored ; however , I got lots of fun from stealing . ", I really want to be far away from the reality now . I really want to be far away from the reality now . , But we still need to go back to it . Don't overdo it . "Lucy , what are your priorities when buying a car ? "," I guess the first thing is the price , the second is the size , and of course the color will play a role too . But I have to be honest . It is our today ’ s responsibility to take care about our environment . Therefore , I will also pay attention to the fuel consumption of the car . You know , the rise in gasoline prices is huge . So I would rather to consider a smaller car with smaller engine . For which I can also save some tax . Last of the list , I also consider the safety . " " I guess the first thing is the price , the second is the size , and of course the color will play a role too . But I have to be honest . It is our today ’ s responsibility to take care about our environment . Therefore , I will also pay attention to the fuel consumption of the car . You know , the rise in gasoline prices is huge . So I would rather to consider a smaller car with smaller engine . For which I can also save some tax . Last of the list , I also consider the safety . ", What about the environmental factors ? What about the environmental factors ? ," Well , I do prefer the lower emission cars as long as it doesn ’ t cost much . Some environmentally-friendly cars are really expensive . " " Well , I do prefer the lower emission cars as long as it doesn ’ t cost much . Some environmentally-friendly cars are really expensive . "," Sure they are . Some hi-tech devices are built in to make sure they pollute less . Some of these green cars have not become standard . So the production costs are still high . But anyway , we should make efforts to start with . " Are you familiar with the office management ? , I have done something like that before . I have done something like that before . , Are you still interested in it ? Are you still interested in it ? , I think I am . I left the job only because it was too far from my home . Could you introduce to me the man over there ? , Certainly.Let ' s to and meet him now . Certainly.Let ' s to and meet him now . , You're so kind . How was my singing ? , Not bad at all . Were you able to attend Friday night's basketball game ? , I was unable to make it . I was unable to make it . , You should have been there . It was intense . You should have been there . It was intense . , Is that right . Who ended up winning ? Is that right . Who ended up winning ? , Our team was victorious . Our team was victorious . , I wish I was free that night . I'm kind of mad that I didn't go . I wish I was free that night . I'm kind of mad that I didn't go . , It was a great game . It was a great game . , What was the score at the end of the game ? What was the score at the end of the game ? , Our team won 101-98 . Our team won 101-98 . , Sounds like it was a close game . Sounds like it was a close game . , That's the reason it was such a great game . That's the reason it was such a great game . ," The next game , I will definitely be there . " "Good morning , I ’ m Daniel . I ’ m applying for the positon of manager . "," Yes . Sit down , please . How did you learn about our company ? " " Yes . Sit down , please . How did you learn about our company ? "," I got to know your company through such famous brands as LUX , LIPTON and WALLS . After making a customer survey , I was glad to find out how your products are appreciated by millions of Chinese . " " I got to know your company through such famous brands as LUX , LIPTON and WALLS . After making a customer survey , I was glad to find out how your products are appreciated by millions of Chinese . ", Why would you like to work with us ? Why would you like to work with us ? ," It ’ s the job I ’ m interested in . And your company is the best-known . Although I don ’ t have much experience as a manager , the job description you sent to me was very interesting . It ’ s a job I ’ Ve been dreaming of and I feel suited to fill it . " " It ’ s the job I ’ m interested in . And your company is the best-known . Although I don ’ t have much experience as a manager , the job description you sent to me was very interesting . It ’ s a job I ’ Ve been dreaming of and I feel suited to fill it . "," Oh , really ? Would you transfer to another company if it is not what you expected ? " " Oh , really ? Would you transfer to another company if it is not what you expected ? "," I don ’ t think so . As the saying goes , “ A great oak needs deep roots . ” I ’ m really interested in this job . " " I don ’ t think so . As the saying goes , “ A great oak needs deep roots . ” I ’ m really interested in this job . ", That ’ s fine . Thanks for coming to see us . I hope to be able to let you know about the job within the week . Hello . This is Hamilton ’ s Heating and cooling service . Can I help you ? , Yes . My home freezer is not working properly . Yes . My home freezer is not working properly . , What ’ s the problem ? What ’ s the problem ? ," It keeps running all the time , never stopping . And it makes a strange sound . All the ice cream inside it melted . " " It keeps running all the time , never stopping . And it makes a strange sound . All the ice cream inside it melted . ", Maybe the compressor is going bad . Maybe the compressor is going bad . , Can you send the technician to check it out ? Can you send the technician to check it out ? ," Sure . But there is a minimum charge of $ 60 for a service visit . If your freezer needs parts , there will be an additional charge . " " Sure . But there is a minimum charge of $ 60 for a service visit . If your freezer needs parts , there will be an additional charge . ", Okay . I ’ ll pay the charges . Okay . I ’ ll pay the charges . , All right . let me check our technician ’ s schedules . I ’ ll call you back and let you know what time we can send a service technician to your house . What is your phone number ? All right . let me check our technician ’ s schedules . I ’ ll call you back and let you know what time we can send a service technician to your house . What is your phone number ? , My number is 627-555-1234 . My number is 627-555-1234 . , Okay . I ’ ll call you right back . Okay . I ’ ll call you right back . , Thank you . Good bye . Thank you . Good bye . , Bye . "And so , that concludes my outline for our marketing strategy next year . Thank you very much for your time . "," Hey , that was quite the presentation ! Honestly , I was completely blown away by your strategy outline . I've gotta say , Alex , you really wowed me today . " " Hey , that was quite the presentation ! Honestly , I was completely blown away by your strategy outline . I've gotta say , Alex , you really wowed me today . "," Aw , come on ; it was nothing . I'm just doing my job . " " Aw , come on ; it was nothing . I'm just doing my job . "," No , I think you deserve some recognition here ; I mean , if I look back on your previous presentations , this is a huge improvement . " " No , I think you deserve some recognition here ; I mean , if I look back on your previous presentations , this is a huge improvement . "," Well , Kristin did give me a hand with the slides.She ' s a real wiz on PowerPoint . " " Well , Kristin did give me a hand with the slides.She ' s a real wiz on PowerPoint . ", And I saw that you took on board my feedback about pricing strategies . I really appreciate you taking the time to think though my suggestions . And I saw that you took on board my feedback about pricing strategies . I really appreciate you taking the time to think though my suggestions . ," Yeah , well , that was some good advice . You made some really good points . " " Yeah , well , that was some good advice . You made some really good points . "," Well , I just wanted to say well done . Really you did a great job . " Welcome to Galant . How can I help you ? , Hi . I would like to get an internet plan for my house . Hi . I would like to get an internet plan for my house . , Of course . We have three different plans with different prices you can choose from . The first one is the cheapest but most basic plan which is thirty dollars a month . This is for broadband internet with a download speed of five hundred and twelve kbps . Of course . We have three different plans with different prices you can choose from . The first one is the cheapest but most basic plan which is thirty dollars a month . This is for broadband internet with a download speed of five hundred and twelve kbps . ," I have no idea what kbps means . I just want to be able to get online , play games and chat with my friends . Oh , and watch movies online as well . " " I have no idea what kbps means . I just want to be able to get online , play games and chat with my friends . Oh , and watch movies online as well . "," Well , this connection might be a bit too slow for your needs . I suggest you get the premium package for fifty dollars a month which includes a connection speed of two megabytes . That way you can play games online without any lag . This package also includes a wireless router and a personal firewall absolutely free ! " " Well , this connection might be a bit too slow for your needs . I suggest you get the premium package for fifty dollars a month which includes a connection speed of two megabytes . That way you can play games online without any lag . This package also includes a wireless router and a personal firewall absolutely free ! ", Do I have to pay an installation fee ? Do I have to pay an installation fee ? ," Lucky for you , this month we aren ’ t charging our normal installation fee . You are saving yourself 100 bucks right there ! And we ’ ll throw in this pen drive ! " " Lucky for you , this month we aren ’ t charging our normal installation fee . You are saving yourself 100 bucks right there ! And we ’ ll throw in this pen drive ! ", Awesome ! "You like this china tea set , don't you ? "," Yes , but can you show me the other colour ones ? " " Yes , but can you show me the other colour ones ? ", Sure.How about the brown one ? Sure.How about the brown one ? ," No , I don't like the brown one . " " No , I don't like the brown one . ", The blue one ? The blue one ? ," Good , I like it . " " Good , I like it . ", You've made a good choice.This china tea set is unusual.It was made in Jingdezhen . You've made a good choice.This china tea set is unusual.It was made in Jingdezhen . , It is extremely beautiful.This is the very thing I've been dreaming of.Please put in a gift box for me . It is extremely beautiful.This is the very thing I've been dreaming of.Please put in a gift box for me . ," Yes , sir . " Peter is a bag lady now . , That black sheep . It serves him right . That black sheep . It serves him right . , He was so rich in the past . Maybe he ’ s regretting his past mistakes now . He was so rich in the past . Maybe he ’ s regretting his past mistakes now . , It ’ s too late . "Amanda , how do you like this peaked cap ? ", Didn't you say you want to buy a top hat ? Didn't you say you want to buy a top hat ? , But I think this one fits me Well . Why don't you try on the sombrero in black ? But I think this one fits me Well . Why don't you try on the sombrero in black ? , I don't like caps at all . Why didn't you go to school yesterday ? , I stayed home because I wasn't feeling well . I stayed home because I wasn't feeling well . , What was your problem ? What was your problem ? , My stomach was bothering me . My stomach was bothering me . , Are you feeling any better ? Are you feeling any better ? , I'm still feeling a little sick . I'm still feeling a little sick . ," I'm going to the store , would you like any Pesto Pistol ? " " I'm going to the store , would you like any Pesto Pistol ? ", I'd appreciate that . "Excuse me , can I have a look at the green coat ? ", Certainly . Here you are . It's a new arrival . Certainly . Here you are . It's a new arrival . ," Yes , I like the style.Can I try this on ? " " Yes , I like the style.Can I try this on ? ", Sure . The fitting room is in the corner . May I help you ? , I want to file a complaint . I want to file a complaint . , What's the problem ? What's the problem ? , A man robbed me today . A man robbed me today . , When ? When ? , I was robbed this morning . I was robbed this morning . , What did he take ? What did he take ? , He took my phone and my wallet . He took my phone and my wallet . , Did you see his face ? Did you see his face ? , I saw him perfectly . I saw him perfectly . , Could you pick him out of a line-up ? Could you pick him out of a line-up ? , I could do that . Have you find any job that you are interested in ? , I ’ Ve only find a few openings in my field . I ’ Ve only find a few openings in my field . ," There ’ s not a very high demand for that kind of job , isn ’ t there ? " " There ’ s not a very high demand for that kind of job , isn ’ t there ? "," Unfortunately not . If I can ’ t find anything in that field , then I could also work in the marketing field . " " Unfortunately not . If I can ’ t find anything in that field , then I could also work in the marketing field . "," That ’ s a good idea . You have plenty of experience in marketing , don ’ t you ? " " That ’ s a good idea . You have plenty of experience in marketing , don ’ t you ? ", Yes . Really ? What is it ? , It is a job at an advertisement company . It is a job at an advertisement company . , Do you think they'd hire me ? Do you think they'd hire me ? ," Anyway , it is worth trying . " There's plenty left . Would you like another helping ? , I'd like to have some more . It's really good . "Good afternoon , Mrs . Brown . I've come to see Mr . Brown . "," Good afternoon , Mr . Green . " " Good afternoon , Mr . Green . ", Is he in ? Is he in ? ," I'm sorry , but he's not in , he's gone out on business . " " I'm sorry , but he's not in , he's gone out on business . ", Oh ! I just drop in on him for a chat . Oh ! I just drop in on him for a chat . , Please come in for a cup of coffee . Please come in for a cup of coffee . ," No , thank you . Please tell him to phone me when he comes back . " "Excuse me , will you change me some money , please ? ", Of course . Of course . , I'd like to change these dollars into RIB . Would you please tell me the exchange rate between American dollar and RIB ? I'd like to change these dollars into RIB . Would you please tell me the exchange rate between American dollar and RIB ? , Sure . At present one dollar is equal to 6.4392 yuan . How many dollars would you like to change ? Sure . At present one dollar is equal to 6.4392 yuan . How many dollars would you like to change ? ," 500 dollars , please . " " 500 dollars , please . "," Please wait for a moment ... Now here is your Chinese currency . See if it's right . It's 3,220 yuan . Please keep this exchange memo . You may need it for converting when you leave China . " " Please wait for a moment ... Now here is your Chinese currency . See if it's right . It's 3,220 yuan . Please keep this exchange memo . You may need it for converting when you leave China . ", OK . Thank you for your help . That's very nice of you . OK . Thank you for your help . That's very nice of you . , It's my pleasure . Mr . Wilson . I'm very glad we reached the agreement at last . Now I'd like to propose a toast to the further development of our cooperation . ," I'm very delighted too . I'm sure that we'll have a wider range of cooperation . So , let's drink to the signing of our contract . " " I'm very delighted too . I'm sure that we'll have a wider range of cooperation . So , let's drink to the signing of our contract . ", Bottoms up ! Bottoms up ! , Cheers . Have you declared your income and are you prepared to pay tax ? , Not yet . I don't know how to fill out the form . What is the tax-free allowance for supporting a dependent ? Not yet . I don't know how to fill out the form . What is the tax-free allowance for supporting a dependent ? , I don't really know . Why not ask the accountant or the lawyer of the law firm ? They will tell you which is subject or not subject to taxation . He can even help you avoid paying tax legally . I don't really know . Why not ask the accountant or the lawyer of the law firm ? They will tell you which is subject or not subject to taxation . He can even help you avoid paying tax legally . ," If I don't pay my taxes , would the tax officials discover it ? " " If I don't pay my taxes , would the tax officials discover it ? "," Certainly . No one who evades tax can escape from their detection.They ' ll check your income through computers . You'd better make a declaration to the tax authorities as soon as possible . If you fail to meet the deadline , you will be fined . " have you bought a present for jim ’ s birthday yet ? ," no , I haven ’ t . I can ’ t think of anything to get him . " " no , I haven ’ t . I can ’ t think of anything to get him . ", I ’ m having the same problem . I want to get something really special . Jim always seem to know exactly what to get people as gifts . I ’ m having the same problem . I want to get something really special . Jim always seem to know exactly what to get people as gifts . , I know . He bought me that beautiful sweater for my birthday . It was exactly what I wanted . And it fit me perfectly ! I know . He bought me that beautiful sweater for my birthday . It was exactly what I wanted . And it fit me perfectly ! , he bought me an iron . he bought me an iron . , that doesn ’ t sound like a great present . that doesn ’ t sound like a great present . ," maybe not , but my iron was getting old . In fact , it stopped working the week after jim bought me the new one . It ’ s as if he knew that my old iron would soon stop working ! " " maybe not , but my iron was getting old . In fact , it stopped working the week after jim bought me the new one . It ’ s as if he knew that my old iron would soon stop working ! "," let ’ s think . He loves football , doesn ’ t he ? I saw signed photographs of famous footballers in a shop near hear . Let ’ s go and have a look . You know which team he supports , don ’ t you ? " " let ’ s think . He loves football , doesn ’ t he ? I saw signed photographs of famous footballers in a shop near hear . Let ’ s go and have a look . You know which team he supports , don ’ t you ? "," yes , I do . Let ’ s go . We should be able to find something suitable . We should get him something old ... something historic . " " yes , I do . Let ’ s go . We should be able to find something suitable . We should get him something old ... something historic . "," it ’ ll be an expensive present , but we can share the cost . " " it ’ ll be an expensive present , but we can share the cost . "," I ’ ll be happy to get him something special , even if it coasts a little extra . " " I ’ ll be happy to get him something special , even if it coasts a little extra . ", yes . He always get us special gift . We should repay his kindness . "I wonder if I can see your mother , little boy . Is she engaged ? ", Engaged ? She ’ s married . Engaged ? She ’ s married . ," Johnny , I wish you ’ d stop reaching for things . Haven ’ t you a tongue ? " " Johnny , I wish you ’ d stop reaching for things . Haven ’ t you a tongue ? "," Yes , Mother , but my arm is longer . " Have you decided what you'd like ? , Yes . First I'll have tomato juice . Yes . First I'll have tomato juice . , And then ? And then ? ," I'll have the lamb chops , well-done , please . " Can I do anything else for you ? , I want to check these books out . I want to check these books out . , Is that all ? Is that all ? , That ’ s all . That ’ s all . ," May I see your library card , please ? " " May I see your library card , please ? ", It ’ s right here . It ’ s right here . , Will that be all for today ? Will that be all for today ? , Yes . That ’ s it . Yes . That ’ s it . , These are due back in two weeks . These are due back in two weeks . , All right . Have a good night . "Are you ok , Chuck ? You look pale . "," I'm fine , Katherine . I just stayed up late last night working on my Chinese . " " I'm fine , Katherine . I just stayed up late last night working on my Chinese . "," Oh , poor you . You know what ? I found a new way to learn Chinese and it works very well . " " Oh , poor you . You know what ? I found a new way to learn Chinese and it works very well . "," You did ? Do tell me . I've spent all these months trying to learn something new about it , but I've made little progress ! " " You did ? Do tell me . I've spent all these months trying to learn something new about it , but I've made little progress ! ", Sure . I'm learning Chinese through songs . Sure . I'm learning Chinese through songs . , So you're learning Chinese songs ? So you're learning Chinese songs ? , You can say that . I can actually sing some of them now . You can say that . I can actually sing some of them now . , That's a real achievement . How did you do that ? That's a real achievement . How did you do that ? , I start by listening to the song a few times and after several times I am able to follow the singer . I start by listening to the song a few times and after several times I am able to follow the singer . , It makes sense . It makes sense . , It does . I've learned some Chinese folk songs this way . They are clearly presented and easy to follow . It does . I've learned some Chinese folk songs this way . They are clearly presented and easy to follow . ," Can Join you , Katherine ? I do want to have a try . " " Can Join you , Katherine ? I do want to have a try . ", Why not ? I downloaded a beautiful song the other day . We can learn it together now . Why not ? I downloaded a beautiful song the other day . We can learn it together now . , Great . Do you think we need a Chinese dictionary ? Great . Do you think we need a Chinese dictionary ? ," Yes , just in case we run into me new characters . " " Yes , just in case we run into me new characters . ", Ok . I will bring it with me . Why have you decided to change jobs ? ," I hope to change because my current job is not within my chosen field . Since my major was international banking , I really hope to work at a bank . " " I hope to change because my current job is not within my chosen field . Since my major was international banking , I really hope to work at a bank . "," Then , why do you want to work for our bank since it's a new establishment in Shanghai ? " " Then , why do you want to work for our bank since it's a new establishment in Shanghai ? "," Because your bank is a new one , I think I'll be given more opportunities , and the working conditions and surroundings are so excellent here . " " Because your bank is a new one , I think I'll be given more opportunities , and the working conditions and surroundings are so excellent here . ", It certainly is . But the work is also hard here . You need to put a lot of long hard hours on the job to succeed in this field . It certainly is . But the work is also hard here . You need to put a lot of long hard hours on the job to succeed in this field . ," I expect to work hard , madam . " " I expect to work hard , madam . ", Do you mind going on frequent business trips ? Do you mind going on frequent business trips ? ," No , I enjoy travelling . " "Hey Claire , you've been really quiet these last few days . Is something wrong ? ", I've been really stressed . It's the end of the year and I've got so much stuff to do ! I feel like I'm drowning in work . I've been really stressed . It's the end of the year and I've got so much stuff to do ! I feel like I'm drowning in work . ," Well , stress is a real thing . It's not an imaginary condition . " " Well , stress is a real thing . It's not an imaginary condition . "," It's seriously affecting my life ! I can't sleep , I don't have much of an appetite and my husband says I've been kind of short tempered . Other people seem to handle stress okay ... why am I so weak ? " " It's seriously affecting my life ! I can't sleep , I don't have much of an appetite and my husband says I've been kind of short tempered . Other people seem to handle stress okay ... why am I so weak ? "," You're not weak ... you're stressed out ! Stress has been a part of the human condition for millions of years . Back when we still lived in the trees we had to watch out for predators ... and as you might imagine , that was pretty stressful . " " You're not weak ... you're stressed out ! Stress has been a part of the human condition for millions of years . Back when we still lived in the trees we had to watch out for predators ... and as you might imagine , that was pretty stressful . "," Yeah , but I don't see any tigers or leopards roaming around our office . My stress is just about silly paperwork ! " " Yeah , but I don't see any tigers or leopards roaming around our office . My stress is just about silly paperwork ! "," But you're actually having the same reaction as our tree-dwelling ancestors ! It's called the flight or fight response . Each time you feel like something's threatening you , your body decides whether to run away or fight ... it causes all sorts of chemical reactions in the body . " " But you're actually having the same reaction as our tree-dwelling ancestors ! It's called the flight or fight response . Each time you feel like something's threatening you , your body decides whether to run away or fight ... it causes all sorts of chemical reactions in the body . ", So a deadline will cause that same reaction ? So a deadline will cause that same reaction ? ," It could . Modern humans actually have more flight or fight responses than our ancestors did . They just had a couple of close calls every day , but today , we have dozens or even hundreds ! " " It could . Modern humans actually have more flight or fight responses than our ancestors did . They just had a couple of close calls every day , but today , we have dozens or even hundreds ! ", So the life of a cave woman was less stressful than my life ? May I introduce myself ? I am steven smith . , Glad to meet you mr smith my name is jenny . Excuse me . Where are you going ? ," Oh , I'm a tourist . May I go inside and look around ? " " Oh , I'm a tourist . May I go inside and look around ? ", I'm afraid you can't today . I'm afraid you can't today . , When can I go inside then ? When can I go inside then ? , Only on Saturday and Sunday from one to five p . m . I have a terrible toothache . , Which tooth is it ? Which tooth is it ? , This one here . This one here . ," Ar , Yes . There ’ s a big cavity . " " Ar , Yes . There ’ s a big cavity . ", Can you fill it ? Can you fill it ? , I ’ m afraid not . The tooth is too far gone . it'll have to be taken out . I ’ m afraid not . The tooth is too far gone . it'll have to be taken out . , Then I might as well have it done now . Then I might as well have it done now . ," you ’ d better wait , the gums are swollen . Take the medicine I prescribe and come back in three days . " Do you like tea ? ," Yes , but I don't know much about it . " " Yes , but I don't know much about it . "," Tea does good to people's health . There are many kinds of tea.Say , black tea , green tea , scented tea , brick tea , milk tea , Jas - mine tea , chrysanthemum tea and so on . " " Tea does good to people's health . There are many kinds of tea.Say , black tea , green tea , scented tea , brick tea , milk tea , Jas - mine tea , chrysanthemum tea and so on . ", My favourite is Jasmine tea . I like its aroma . My favourite is Jasmine tea . I like its aroma . ," Yeah , but scented tea is now in fashion . " What's wrong with you ? ," I'm trying to send the instruction book by E-mail , but I failed many , many times . And there is something wrong with the net maybe . It's so slow . " " I'm trying to send the instruction book by E-mail , but I failed many , many times . And there is something wrong with the net maybe . It's so slow . "," Well , maybe the net is slow now . Try it again . " " Well , maybe the net is slow now . Try it again . "," I am used to editing with Word 2003 , and there are many pictures in the book . " " I am used to editing with Word 2003 , and there are many pictures in the book . ", It's beyond question . You can save it the same as a document . It's beyond question . You can save it the same as a document . , I merely know how to send the direct letter . But I am not familiar with the attachment . I merely know how to send the direct letter . But I am not familiar with the attachment . , It's the same as usual . The only difference lies in that you need to paste the book as an attachment . It's the same as usual . The only difference lies in that you need to paste the book as an attachment . , Can I mail the book if it is a large file ? Can I mail the book if it is a large file ? , There are limitations to the capacity of an E-mail . Commonly it's no more than 4 MB . There are limitations to the capacity of an E-mail . Commonly it's no more than 4 MB . , What if it exceeds the capacity ? What if it exceeds the capacity ? , You can divide it into several documents to mail . Or you can download the mentioned software from the warning . What's going on here ? , We're waiting in line to get one of Master Li's Chinese couplets . I got one last year and I had good luck all year ! We're waiting in line to get one of Master Li's Chinese couplets . I got one last year and I had good luck all year ! , Master Li ? Who's that ? Master Li ? Who's that ? , He's Taipei's most famous calligraphy master ! Quick ! Get in line ! He's Taipei's most famous calligraphy master ! Quick ! Get in line ! , I will ! I could use some good luck ! "I find it really hard to express myself in class . I have lots of ideas , but they never seem to come out of my mouth . "," let me give you a little advice . You know what the topics are going to be , so prepares what you would like to say in advance . " " let me give you a little advice . You know what the topics are going to be , so prepares what you would like to say in advance . "," I often do , but I ’ m worried about the responses from other people . " " I often do , but I ’ m worried about the responses from other people . "," you have to be realistic . Not everyone is going to agree with you , but people will respect your opinion and they will respect the fact that you have contributed something to the discussion . " " you have to be realistic . Not everyone is going to agree with you , but people will respect your opinion and they will respect the fact that you have contributed something to the discussion . ", I ’ m worried that what I say will not make sense . I ’ m worried that what I say will not make sense . , we could chat about the topic before class . I could check that what you want to say is logical and it would also give you a chance to practice speaking . we could chat about the topic before class . I could check that what you want to say is logical and it would also give you a chance to practice speaking . , that ’ s a good idea . What should I do if I am in two minds about a topic ? that ’ s a good idea . What should I do if I am in two minds about a topic ? , that ’ s easy . Express possibilities . People will think that you are pretty smart to be able to look at the topic from more than one angle . that ’ s easy . Express possibilities . People will think that you are pretty smart to be able to look at the topic from more than one angle . , I didn ’ t realize that speaking in class could be so easy . I didn ’ t realize that speaking in class could be so easy . ," the most difficult thing is being able to predict what other people will say . They will reply to your statements , but you can ’ t be sure how . " Thank God ! I am finished writing that service guide ! It took me forever ! , When did you finish ? When did you finish ? ," This morning ! No more overtime , and no more headaches ! " " This morning ! No more overtime , and no more headaches ! "," Well , I ’ m glad to hear it . Have a cup of coffee ! " "Hey there , how are you doing ? ", I am great . How are you ? I am great . How are you ? ," Well , I got laid off , and I ’ m looking for work . " " Well , I got laid off , and I ’ m looking for work . "," Yeah , me too ! What are you thinking you would like to do ? " " Yeah , me too ! What are you thinking you would like to do ? "," Right now , I ’ ll take about anything that will pay the mortgage . " " Right now , I ’ ll take about anything that will pay the mortgage . ", Have you gone out on any interviews so far ? Have you gone out on any interviews so far ? ," I went out on one interview , but I haven ’ t heard back from them . " " I went out on one interview , but I haven ’ t heard back from them . ", Did you see the posting for the electrician apprentice program ? Did you see the posting for the electrician apprentice program ? ," You know , I saw that and it looks pretty good ! " " You know , I saw that and it looks pretty good ! ", Let ’ s go check it out again ! "Sit down , please . Mr . Tang , do you bring any paper or certificate with you ? ", Thank you . Here is a copy of the Tour Guide Certificate of mine . Thank you . Here is a copy of the Tour Guide Certificate of mine . , Are you still working in Youth International Travel Agency ? Are you still working in Youth International Travel Agency ? ," Yes , but I am on holidays this week . " " Yes , but I am on holidays this week . ", How many foreign languages can you speak ? How many foreign languages can you speak ? ," I am bilingual , English and Russian . " Damn Scott . You got big . ," Yeah , I've been working out a lot . " " Yeah , I've been working out a lot . ", How long have you been lifting weights ? How long have you been lifting weights ? , For a year and a half . For a year and a half . ," Yeah . Last time I saw you , it was like 2 years ago . " " Yeah . Last time I saw you , it was like 2 years ago . ", Has it been that long ? Has it been that long ? , How often do you go to the gym ? How often do you go to the gym ? , I usually go every other day for about 3 hours . I usually go every other day for about 3 hours . , That's a lot . That's a lot . ," Yeah , I used to work out for an hour a day 4 times a week , and I saw no results . This is what you have to do to get noticeable results . " " Yeah , I used to work out for an hour a day 4 times a week , and I saw no results . This is what you have to do to get noticeable results . ", I don't think I have the discipline for that . I don't think I have the discipline for that . , Just think of it as a hobby . Then it's actually fun . I have some photos here taken by myself . Would you like to see them ? ," Sure . Speaking of photos , what type of film will be the best ? You know , I'm planning a tour to Jiuzhaigou Valley . " " Sure . Speaking of photos , what type of film will be the best ? You know , I'm planning a tour to Jiuzhaigou Valley . ", I would get Fuji 200 film for taking photos of natural beauty . I would get Fuji 200 film for taking photos of natural beauty . , Thank you so much . You're an expert . Who is the next ? , I am . I am . ," All right . Over here , sir . How are you today ? " " All right . Over here , sir . How are you today ? "," Fine , thanks . " " Fine , thanks . ", How do you want you hair cut ? How do you want you hair cut ? , Don't make it too short . I just want a trim . Don't make it too short . I just want a trim . ," Yes , sir . I will use the scissors.Do you always part your hair on the left ? " " Yes , sir . I will use the scissors.Do you always part your hair on the left ? "," Yes , I do.That looks good . It's not too short.It ' s just right . How much do I owe you ? " " Yes , I do.That looks good . It's not too short.It ' s just right . How much do I owe you ? ", That will be 3.50 dollars . That will be 3.50 dollars . ," Here is 4 dollars , keep the change . " " Here is 4 dollars , keep the change . ", Thank you very much . Come back to see us . The product's selling points is its advanced technoledge . ," Unfortunately , it's just too expensive for majority of consumer to afford . " " Unfortunately , it's just too expensive for majority of consumer to afford . ", Why is the price so high ? Why is the price so high ? ," It's not just that the price is high , it's that the overhead to update an entire computer system to be compatible is costly . " " It's not just that the price is high , it's that the overhead to update an entire computer system to be compatible is costly . ", Model of computers aren't compatible ? Model of computers aren't compatible ? , Most current computer systems simply can't handle it because this model truly has extraordinary capabilities . Most current computer systems simply can't handle it because this model truly has extraordinary capabilities . ," Maybe after the next generation of technology comes out , the price of this model will become more affordable . " " Maybe after the next generation of technology comes out , the price of this model will become more affordable . "," But by then , the technology will be outdated . " " But by then , the technology will be outdated . "," True , but our focus has never been affordability anyway . Coastwise , we may not be very competitive , but qualitywise , we definitely have an edge . " " True , but our focus has never been affordability anyway . Coastwise , we may not be very competitive , but qualitywise , we definitely have an edge . "," That's right , no one else has a product on the market now that is comparable . " " That's right , no one else has a product on the market now that is comparable . "," This model has advanced technoledge , superior components , it is compact , and it's a top-quality product . " " This model has advanced technoledge , superior components , it is compact , and it's a top-quality product . ", I guess you get what you pay for . Are you new here ? , This is my first day here . This is my first day here . , Are you a freshman in college ? Are you a freshman in college ? , I started school somewhere else . I started school somewhere else . , What school did you transfer from ? What school did you transfer from ? , I started at PCC . I started at PCC . , What made you transfer ? What made you transfer ? , My grades weren ’ t good enough to go here . My grades weren ’ t good enough to go here . , Did you like PCC ? Did you like PCC ? , I loved PCC . I loved PCC . , Good luck here . Good luck here . , I ’ m excited to be here . "Look , there is traffic accident over there . ", What happened ? What happened ? , The old man is knocked down by the bicycle . What is your most preferred training method ? ," Well , I prefer active rather than passive training . For example , I like the training offered by a financial software company from which we bought the newest updated virgin . They sent the programmers to demonstrate how to do and then ask us to practice . All employees receiving this training were in the same meeting room , so we could communicate with each other . We had a lot of fun learning together . It helps to build up the work relation among colleagues . " " Well , I prefer active rather than passive training . For example , I like the training offered by a financial software company from which we bought the newest updated virgin . They sent the programmers to demonstrate how to do and then ask us to practice . All employees receiving this training were in the same meeting room , so we could communicate with each other . We had a lot of fun learning together . It helps to build up the work relation among colleagues . "," Well , that is also very efficient , right ? " " Well , that is also very efficient , right ? "," Of course , it is much better than just giving us some reading materials or information via the internet . " " Of course , it is much better than just giving us some reading materials or information via the internet . "," That ’ s boring . Once we were asked to watch a video on how to operate the punches , all of us seemed to fall into sleep by the end of the video . " How nice these frames are ! ," Yes , they are the latest designs . Would you like to try them on ? " " Yes , they are the latest designs . Would you like to try them on ? ", I want to try on this pair . I want to try on this pair . , The oval shape one ? The oval shape one ? , That's right . That's right . , I think it suits you well . I think it suits you well . ," I agree , but I like wire frames . " " I agree , but I like wire frames . ", How about this ? They're the same shape . "What's the fare , please ? ", Twenty dollars and sixty cents . Twenty dollars and sixty cents . , What ? You're overcharging me ! What ? You're overcharging me ! , No way . Look . That's what the meter says . No way . Look . That's what the meter says . , Then something must be wrong with the meter . How do you feel about this restaurant ? , I really liked it ! I really liked it ! , I really enjoyed the food . I really enjoyed the food . , What did you enjoy the most ? What did you enjoy the most ? , I enjoyed the fish the most . I enjoyed the fish the most . ," The fish was pretty special , but I loved the dessert . " " The fish was pretty special , but I loved the dessert . ", The macadamia cake was out-of-this-world ! The macadamia cake was out-of-this-world ! , I really felt that the service was exceptionally good . I really felt that the service was exceptionally good . ," Yes , the service really added to the experience . " " Yes , the service really added to the experience . ", I am looking forward to returning to this restaurant . "Bill , will you be free at noon ? ", Yes . What can I do for you ? Yes . What can I do for you ? , We need a new filing cabinet in the office . Could you go downtown with me after lunch ? We need a new filing cabinet in the office . Could you go downtown with me after lunch ? , All right . Have you got an idea about what type to buy ? All right . Have you got an idea about what type to buy ? ," Yes , the same as the one we have . And we also need some small articles in the office , such as pens , clips , erasers and sticky notes . " " Yes , the same as the one we have . And we also need some small articles in the office , such as pens , clips , erasers and sticky notes . ", Can you remember them all ? Can you remember them all ? , Susan has already given me a list of all the stationery which we need to buy . It may comfort you to know that many people attended his viewing . , How did they hear ? No one called . How did they hear ? No one called . ," In times of loss , it is often hard to pick up the phone . But his whole family was here . " " In times of loss , it is often hard to pick up the phone . But his whole family was here . ", His mom and dad must be destroyed . He was their only son . His mom and dad must be destroyed . He was their only son . ," And he was so young , with so much life to look forward to . " " And he was so young , with so much life to look forward to . ", Yes ... thank you for understanding . We have to go now . Yes ... thank you for understanding . We have to go now . , This sheet tells the visiting hours and funeral time and location . "Kate , will you please make ten copies of this report ? "," I'd like to , but the photocopier is out of order . " " I'd like to , but the photocopier is out of order . ", Then use the xerox machine . Then use the xerox machine . , It broke down one year ago . It broke down one year ago . ," Oh , forget it then . Hey , I told you to put the files on the in tray , not on my desk . " " Oh , forget it then . Hey , I told you to put the files on the in tray , not on my desk . ", The pile is over ten feet high . I am afraid it will fall all over and bury you underneath it if I put this file on top of it . The pile is over ten feet high . I am afraid it will fall all over and bury you underneath it if I put this file on top of it . , Very funny . What's wrong with you today ? You are my secretary and you are not supposed to talk to me in that tone of voice . Do you know that ? Very funny . What's wrong with you today ? You are my secretary and you are not supposed to talk to me in that tone of voice . Do you know that ? ," What do you expect ? I've been working for you for three years , and you've never given me a holiday . I don't feel well today , because I have a terrible headache . I am not in the mood for being gentle and polite . If you can't stand it , it's your problem . I am not going to change , because I think it suits you best . " " What do you expect ? I've been working for you for three years , and you've never given me a holiday . I don't feel well today , because I have a terrible headache . I am not in the mood for being gentle and polite . If you can't stand it , it's your problem . I am not going to change , because I think it suits you best . "," Keep your voice down , Kate . I know you've had a hard day today , but you should at least show some respect for me . If you really don't feel well , go home . There isn't much work today anyway . " " Keep your voice down , Kate . I know you've had a hard day today , but you should at least show some respect for me . If you really don't feel well , go home . There isn't much work today anyway . "," I apologize for forgetting myself , but I do need some time off . " Please pull your vehicle over to the side of the road . Please roll down your window . ," What's the matter , sir ? " " What's the matter , sir ? ", Have you been drinking ? Have you been drinking ? ," No , I haven't sir . " " No , I haven't sir . "," Really ? But I can smell alcohol on your breath . Blow into this breathalyzer , please . " " Really ? But I can smell alcohol on your breath . Blow into this breathalyzer , please . "," But , sir , I didn't drink at all . " " But , sir , I didn't drink at all . "," If you refuse to blow , you'll receive a much severer punishment . " " If you refuse to blow , you'll receive a much severer punishment . ", OK . I'll blow . OK . I'll blow . , Your BAC exceeds the legal limit . Your BAC exceeds the legal limit . , But I ... But I ... , I'll have to write you a ticket and suspend your driver's license for 3 months . Would you like to come by and play bridge ? ," Well , let's see . Why don't we go dancing for a change ? We haven't done that for a long time . " " Well , let's see . Why don't we go dancing for a change ? We haven't done that for a long time . "," Well , to tell the truth , I don't really feel like it tonight . I had a pretty hard day and I'm sort of tired . " " Well , to tell the truth , I don't really feel like it tonight . I had a pretty hard day and I'm sort of tired . "," Hmm . Well , in that case , we could go to the movies . " " Hmm . Well , in that case , we could go to the movies . "," Oh , we always go to the movies . Can't we do something different ? " " Oh , we always go to the movies . Can't we do something different ? "," Well , do you have any suggestions ? " " Well , do you have any suggestions ? ", Let's see . How do you feel about playing bridge ? Let's see . How do you feel about playing bridge ? ," It's OK with me , but we don't have any beer and things . " " It's OK with me , but we don't have any beer and things . "," Well , shall I call Janet and ask her and Tom to come over , and I'll go to the store and buy some stuff . " " Well , shall I call Janet and ask her and Tom to come over , and I'll go to the store and buy some stuff . ", OK . OK . ," Hello , Janet . It's me ... Oh , fine . Just fine . Say , Janet , I was wondering if you and Tom were doing anything tonight ... No ? Well . would you like to come by our place and play a few hands of bridge ? " "OK . Steven , you're looking at a picture . Please describe what you see ! "," Uh , I can see a red double decker bus . It's the kind of bus you'll see very often in London . In fact I know this bus is from London because I can see the names , Chelsea , Sloan Square , Victoria , Herring Cross . These are all areas in London . Um , so obviously the bus is in London . " " Uh , I can see a red double decker bus . It's the kind of bus you'll see very often in London . In fact I know this bus is from London because I can see the names , Chelsea , Sloan Square , Victoria , Herring Cross . These are all areas in London . Um , so obviously the bus is in London . ", OK . Have you ever been on a double decker bus ? OK . Have you ever been on a double decker bus ? ," Yeah , yeah , yeah . many times . Many times . When I was younger , you used to get double-decker all over England but now you only tend to see them in the big cities . " " Yeah , yeah , yeah . many times . Many times . When I was younger , you used to get double-decker all over England but now you only tend to see them in the big cities . "," Oh , really . Mm ! How much is the fare ? " " Oh , really . Mm ! How much is the fare ? "," Well , it depends on the journey . It's .. I guess it's not too expensive , but the minimum price you would pay is , for a short journey , is about a pound . " " Well , it depends on the journey . It's .. I guess it's not too expensive , but the minimum price you would pay is , for a short journey , is about a pound . "," Mm , yeah , who can you see on the bus ? Can you pick out anyone on the bus who looks interesting ? " " Mm , yeah , who can you see on the bus ? Can you pick out anyone on the bus who looks interesting ? "," Hmm , yeah , well this girl here at the back , that's leaning on the door , um , she looks really bored , actually . Maybe she is going to work or something and she doesn't want to go ! " " Hmm , yeah , well this girl here at the back , that's leaning on the door , um , she looks really bored , actually . Maybe she is going to work or something and she doesn't want to go ! ", Is that how you feel on the bus ? Is that how you feel on the bus ? ," Uh , well , no , not really , because I haven't worked in England for a long time , so I haven't taken a bus for a long time . " " Uh , well , no , not really , because I haven't worked in England for a long time , so I haven't taken a bus for a long time . "," So , so you're British , do you missing them ? " " So , so you're British , do you missing them ? "," Um , yes , sometimes . Sometimes . " Isn't this fun ? , I have no idea what I'm doing . I have no idea what I'm doing . ," Just follow the foot movements . Brush left , brush right ... yeah ! That's it ! " " Just follow the foot movements . Brush left , brush right ... yeah ! That's it ! ", Whoa ! We're changing partners now ? Where do I go ? Whoa ! We're changing partners now ? Where do I go ? , Let the men take the lead ! Let the men take the lead ! ," Whoa ! Oh , no ! " " Whoa ! Oh , no ! ", Oops ! "Michael Johnson doesn ’ t look graceful , but he sure is powerful . "," If I were on as many steroids as he was , I think I ’ d be powerful , too . " " If I were on as many steroids as he was , I think I ’ d be powerful , too . ", What are you talking about ? ! He ’ s passed every drug test he ’ s taken ! What are you talking about ? ! He ’ s passed every drug test he ’ s taken ! , Those drug tests don ’ t mean anything ! He probably took some other drugs to mask the steroids . Those drug tests don ’ t mean anything ! He probably took some other drugs to mask the steroids . , Just because Ben Johnson was juiced up doesn ’ t mean all athletes are . Just because Ben Johnson was juiced up doesn ’ t mean all athletes are . ," OK , OK . I ’ m feeling a little dehydrated . Let ’ s get something to drink . " "Good afternoon , Sam . "," Good afternoon , Tina . " " Good afternoon , Tina . ", What are you going to do tomorrow ? What are you going to do tomorrow ? , I'm not sure yet . And you ? I'm not sure yet . And you ? , I would like to go skating . Feel like going with me ? I would like to go skating . Feel like going with me ? , Is skating interesting ? Is skating interesting ? ," I think so . Fresh air , white snow . It's so comfortable . " " I think so . Fresh air , white snow . It's so comfortable . ", But I can't skate well . But I can't skate well . ," It doesn't matter , I can teach you . " " It doesn't matter , I can teach you . ", It's very kind of you . "I really admire you , Diana . "," why , Jerry ? Your words just came out of the blue . " " why , Jerry ? Your words just came out of the blue . ", you are really happy and able to achieve high scores at school . you are really happy and able to achieve high scores at school . ," I work very hard and that's it , you know , practice makes perfect . " " I work very hard and that's it , you know , practice makes perfect . ", isn't there anything else ? isn't there anything else ? , I have no idea . I have no idea . , you must have a high IQ score . you must have a high IQ score . ," well , Jerry , let me tell you a secret . " " well , Jerry , let me tell you a secret . ", go ahead . go ahead . , my IQ score is slightly above average . my IQ score is slightly above average . , seriously ? But you are such a genius . seriously ? But you are such a genius . , maybe I've got a higher EQ . I'm not sure . maybe I've got a higher EQ . I'm not sure . ," well , perhaps you're right . Sometimes EQ matters more than IQ . " " well , perhaps you're right . Sometimes EQ matters more than IQ . "," you can say that again , Jerry . And I'm sure you're high in both of them . With a little more time cracking the books , you can also get high marks . " " you can say that again , Jerry . And I'm sure you're high in both of them . With a little more time cracking the books , you can also get high marks . "," oh , thank you . I'm going to the library , are you coming ? " " oh , thank you . I'm going to the library , are you coming ? ", let's go ! "Good morning . I ’ m Liu Yi , from China XYZ Company . We have an appointment with Mr . Thomas . "," Welcome to ABC Company . We have been expecting you , please have a seat . I will call him . " " Welcome to ABC Company . We have been expecting you , please have a seat . I will call him . ", Thank you . Thank you . ," Mr . Thomas will be here very soon . In the meantime , may I ask all of you to sign in so that I can issue your passes ? " " Mr . Thomas will be here very soon . In the meantime , may I ask all of you to sign in so that I can issue your passes ? ", Should each of us write separately ? Should each of us write separately ? ," Yes , please . Please print your name and company name , and the person you are going to see . " Wow . That girl who brings the fruit is really pretty ! I wish she wouldn't have rushed off so fast ... ," Hey , it's an English song ! Sing with us , Ryan ! " " Hey , it's an English song ! Sing with us , Ryan ! "," "" Tie a Yellow Ribbon on the Old Oak Tree "" ? ! Where did you learn that song ? " " "" Tie a Yellow Ribbon on the Old Oak Tree "" ? ! Where did you learn that song ? ", Everyone in Taiwan knows it . Come on ! Sing with us ! Everyone in Taiwan knows it . Come on ! Sing with us ! ," I'm sorry , but I can't ! That's something my grandmother would sing ! " "Show me the photos of the latest hair styles , will you ? ", Here you are . Here you are . , This one will suit me best.What do you think ? This one will suit me best.What do you think ? , I'm sure you'll look grand when it's done.Would you like to have a shampoo after a while ? I'm sure you'll look grand when it's done.Would you like to have a shampoo after a while ? ," No , thank you . " How about oil or spray ? ," No , nothing of the kind . " The May Day holiday is coming . Have you made any plan ? Are you going to stay here or go out for a traveling ? , I haven ’ t decided yet . But I may go out . I haven ’ t decided yet . But I may go out . , Where have you planned to go ? Where have you planned to go ? ," I want to go to Shanghai , but I also want to visit Hainan . " " I want to go to Shanghai , but I also want to visit Hainan . ", Then which will be your first choice ? Then which will be your first choice ? , I don ’ t know . How about you ? are you staying here or somewhere . I don ’ t know . How about you ? are you staying here or somewhere . , I have decided to go to Tasha . I have decided to go to Tasha . , By train or by plane ? By train or by plane ? , By plane . "Wow , is that your sports car ? "," Yes , do you like it ? " " Yes , do you like it ? ", I love it ! I used to always want to drive a green jaguar . Is it in good condition ? I love it ! I used to always want to drive a green jaguar . Is it in good condition ? ," Yt looks good on the outside , but the inside is a different story . It needs a lot of servicing before it can go out on the roads again . " " Yt looks good on the outside , but the inside is a different story . It needs a lot of servicing before it can go out on the roads again . ", What's wrong with it ? What's wrong with it ? ," Well , first of all , it needs a new engine , which is extremely expensive . " " Well , first of all , it needs a new engine , which is extremely expensive . ", When's the last time you had it serviced ? When's the last time you had it serviced ? , It must have been a few years ago now . It must have been a few years ago now . , I thought all cars needed regular servicing on a yearly basis . I thought all cars needed regular servicing on a yearly basis . ," They do . Once my son was born , there was no reason to drive this car anymore . It's only a two-seater , you know ! " " They do . Once my son was born , there was no reason to drive this car anymore . It's only a two-seater , you know ! ", What else is wrong with it ? What else is wrong with it ? ," The heating controls don't work anymore , so it always feels like it's about 100 degrees in the car — even in the summer ! " " The heating controls don't work anymore , so it always feels like it's about 100 degrees in the car — even in the summer ! ", Anything else ? Anything else ? , The brakes don't really work that well anymore either . The brakes don't really work that well anymore either . , Why don't you get it all fixed ? Why don't you get it all fixed ? , It costs more than you think to run a car---especially when there are so many things wrong with it ! It costs more than you think to run a car---especially when there are so many things wrong with it ! ," Well , let me know when you can get it fixed . I ’ d love to go for a ride in it ! " "Well , we didn't ask for this room service maybe someone else ask it , I ’ m sure . "," Oh , is it ? Let me check . " " Oh , is it ? Let me check . "," Yes , please . " " Yes , please . ", I'm sorry to say this room charge is yours . I'm sorry to say this room charge is yours . , We paid for the room service already in our room . We paid for the room service already in our room . , Do you have any evidences ? Do you have any evidences ? ," No , we got no receipt , and we pay it on the spot ! " Hello . Where are you headed today ? , I'm off to Barcelona for a week . I'm off to Barcelona for a week . , Do you have your passport with you ? Do you have your passport with you ? ," Yes , here you go . I don't need a visa to go to Spain , do I ? " " Yes , here you go . I don't need a visa to go to Spain , do I ? "," Fortunately for you , you don't . Next time , if you have any questions about visas , you should try to find out before you get to the airport . " " Fortunately for you , you don't . Next time , if you have any questions about visas , you should try to find out before you get to the airport . ", That's good advice . That's good advice . , Would you like a window seat or an aisle seat ? Would you like a window seat or an aisle seat ? , Are there any seats available by the emergency exits ? Are there any seats available by the emergency exits ? ," Let me see here ... yes , there's one left . " " Let me see here ... yes , there's one left . ", Ok . I'll take that one then . Ok . I'll take that one then . , Alright . How many pieces of luggage are you checking in ? Alright . How many pieces of luggage are you checking in ? , I like to travel light so I just have this one . I like to travel light so I just have this one . ," If that's your only piece of luggage , it is small enough to carry on with you . Would you like to do that so you don't have to wait in luggage reclaim once you arrive ? " " If that's your only piece of luggage , it is small enough to carry on with you . Would you like to do that so you don't have to wait in luggage reclaim once you arrive ? "," Yes , please . That's a fantastic idea . Which gate do I need to go to ? " " Yes , please . That's a fantastic idea . Which gate do I need to go to ? "," You're here a bit early , so check the departure screens in the waiting area in about a half hour . Here's your boarding pass . Enjoy your flight ! " "Excuse me , how do I get to the Forbidden City ? ", Follow this road and turn right at the second intersection . It'll be right there . Follow this road and turn right at the second intersection . It'll be right there . , Is it far ? Is it far ? ," No , it should only take you about 15 minutes by foot . " " No , it should only take you about 15 minutes by foot . ", Thank you . "I'm pleased to meet you again , Mrs . King . "," Pleased to see you , too , Mr . Brown . " " Pleased to see you , too , Mr . Brown . "," You've had a good trip , I hope . " " You've had a good trip , I hope . "," Yes , a very pleasant journey , thank you . " " Yes , a very pleasant journey , thank you . ", It's been a full two years since we last saw each other . It's been a full two years since we last saw each other . ," So it is , I've come again to renew our sole agency agreement for another 2 years . " " So it is , I've come again to renew our sole agency agreement for another 2 years . ", We shall be pleased to talk the matter over with you . You've done very well in fulfilling the agreement . We shall be pleased to talk the matter over with you . You've done very well in fulfilling the agreement . , I'm glad you're satisfied with our work . I can assure you we've spared no effort and spent quite a sum of money in pushing the sales of your products . I'm glad you're satisfied with our work . I can assure you we've spared no effort and spent quite a sum of money in pushing the sales of your products . ," Yes , we appreciate your efforts in pushing the sales of our pianos . We can see you are experienced in this particular line . " " Yes , we appreciate your efforts in pushing the sales of our pianos . We can see you are experienced in this particular line . ", Thank you . Thank you . ," But I think the annual sale of 300 pianos for a sole distributorship in Canada is rather conservative . After all , you sold around 400 pieces there last year . You can sell more this year according to the marketing conditions at your end . " " But I think the annual sale of 300 pianos for a sole distributorship in Canada is rather conservative . After all , you sold around 400 pieces there last year . You can sell more this year according to the marketing conditions at your end . "," That is the result of our hard work . Well , what annual quantity would you suggest for the new agreement then ? " " That is the result of our hard work . Well , what annual quantity would you suggest for the new agreement then ? ", 500 pieces . 500 pieces . ," No , no . That's too big a number to be acceptable . Let's put it at 450 pieces . And we'll strive to sell more , of course . We wish to add another clause . For every 50 pieces sold in excess of the quota , we'll get 1 % more in commission for our efforts . " " No , no . That's too big a number to be acceptable . Let's put it at 450 pieces . And we'll strive to sell more , of course . We wish to add another clause . For every 50 pieces sold in excess of the quota , we'll get 1 % more in commission for our efforts . "," All right , let's fix it at 450 pieces then . And for every additional 50 pianos sold , we'll give you 1 % higher commission . " " All right , let's fix it at 450 pieces then . And for every additional 50 pianos sold , we'll give you 1 % higher commission . ", I suppose all the other terms remain unchanged . I suppose all the other terms remain unchanged . ," We would like to make a specific mention of one more point . As our sole distributor , you will neither handle the same or similar products of other origins nor re-export our goods to any other area outside your own . " " We would like to make a specific mention of one more point . As our sole distributor , you will neither handle the same or similar products of other origins nor re-export our goods to any other area outside your own . "," No , certainly not . That's a reasonable restriction . " " No , certainly not . That's a reasonable restriction . ", Another thing is that every six months we would like to receive from you a detailed report on current market conditions and the users comments on our products . Another thing is that every six months we would like to receive from you a detailed report on current market conditions and the users comments on our products . ," Yes , we've already prepared one . I've brought it with me . I'll put it forward when we talk with the manufacturers tomorrow . " " Yes , we've already prepared one . I've brought it with me . I'll put it forward when we talk with the manufacturers tomorrow . "," Good , that's all then . " " Good , that's all then . ", Good . "Excuse me , is this the parcel post counter ? "," No , it's at counter 1 , right over there . " " No , it's at counter 1 , right over there . ", ( At counter 1 . ) Do you take parcels here ? ( At counter 1 . ) Do you take parcels here ? , Yes . Yes . ," I want to send this package to Los Angeles , please . " " I want to send this package to Los Angeles , please . ", Do you want to send it by air or by regular mail ? Do you want to send it by air or by regular mail ? , I'd like to send it by regular mail . I'd like to send it by regular mail . ," I ’ ll have to weigh it first . 120 yuan , please . " " I ’ ll have to weigh it first . 120 yuan , please . ", Here is 200 . Here is 200 . ," Your change , please . " " Your change , please . ", Thank you . May I help you ? ," Yes , I ’ Ve come in apply for the position as head of claim department . " " Yes , I ’ Ve come in apply for the position as head of claim department . "," I ’ m Smith , the manager of Human Resources Department . May I ask your name ? " " I ’ m Smith , the manager of Human Resources Department . May I ask your name ? ", My name is Zhang Due . My name is Zhang Due . , Would you tell me what education background you have ? Would you tell me what education background you have ? , I graduated from Beijing College of Foreign Trade . My major was International Trade . I graduated from Beijing College of Foreign Trade . My major was International Trade . , Do you have any experience in this field ? Do you have any experience in this field ? ," Yes , I have been working in Lush Insurance Company for four years . " " Yes , I have been working in Lush Insurance Company for four years . ", OK . Do you think you are proficient in both written and spoken English ? OK . Do you think you are proficient in both written and spoken English ? , Yes . Yes . , OK . I will accept you for a three months-period of probation . Is this satisfactory ? OK . I will accept you for a three months-period of probation . Is this satisfactory ? , Yes . I want to have Mexican food for dinner . ," I'm tired of Mexican food . Besides , you picked the restaurant last week . " " I'm tired of Mexican food . Besides , you picked the restaurant last week . "," OK , you win . You pick the restaurant this time . " I need to know why I'm being charged $ 10 for a movie that I never ordered . , Hmm . Your file shows that you watched ' Titanic ' Monday night . Hmm . Your file shows that you watched ' Titanic ' Monday night . , Monday night ? Monday night I was at a great concert . Monday night ? Monday night I was at a great concert . ," Well , as they say , garbage in , garbage out . Let me correct this error , please . " " Well , as they say , garbage in , garbage out . Let me correct this error , please . ", Thank you . It's very nice when problems can be solved quickly . Thank you . It's very nice when problems can be solved quickly . ," When I deleted the $ 10 , the computer automatically added a $ 2 service charge . " " When I deleted the $ 10 , the computer automatically added a $ 2 service charge . ", Are you crazy ? You made the mistake and now you're charging me for your mistake ? Are you crazy ? You made the mistake and now you're charging me for your mistake ? ," Sir , if it makes you feel any better , the $ 2 service fee used to be $ 5 . " " Sir , if it makes you feel any better , the $ 2 service fee used to be $ 5 . ", Why don't you just stick a gun in my ribs and take everything I have ? Why don't you just stick a gun in my ribs and take everything I have ? ," Unfortunately , sir , you'll have to pay the $ 2 , whether you like it or not . " "Excuse me Miss , my friend is sick . "," Is he ? Yes . He looks pale , is there anything I can do for him ? " " Is he ? Yes . He looks pale , is there anything I can do for him ? "," Yes , please give him some water . " " Yes , please give him some water . ", Certainly . Certainly . , And do you have any medicine for air sickness ? And do you have any medicine for air sickness ? ," Well , yes . I ’ ll give him the medicine too . " " Well , yes . I ’ ll give him the medicine too . ", I ’ ll appreciate your help "John , I was looking through some magazines for ideas about where we might go on vacation this year . "," I've already told my buddy , Mark , that I am going hunting with him in Alaska . " " I've already told my buddy , Mark , that I am going hunting with him in Alaska . ", You can't be serious ! You can't be serious ! ," Hey , I've always gone hunting or fishing on vacation . I am sorry that bothers you . " " Hey , I've always gone hunting or fishing on vacation . I am sorry that bothers you . "," After a year together , I thought it pretty safe to assume that we would automatically spend our vacation together . " " After a year together , I thought it pretty safe to assume that we would automatically spend our vacation together . ", Says who ? I don't think that is necessarily the case . Says who ? I don't think that is necessarily the case . ," You know , now that I think about it , I really don't have much more to say to you at all ! " " You know , now that I think about it , I really don't have much more to say to you at all ! ", Whatever you say ! I didn't see you at Mr . Johnson's class today . ," Yeah , I quit . " " Yeah , I quit . ", Why ? Why ? , I'm fed up with his boring lectures . "May I help you , madam ? "," Yes , where's the meat counter ? " " Yes , where's the meat counter ? "," Follow me , please . Here it is . What do you want ? " " Follow me , please . Here it is . What do you want ? ", I need to buy some pork for the party . Give me about one kilogram . I need to buy some pork for the party . Give me about one kilogram . ," OK . Wait a second , please . " " OK . Wait a second , please . ", I wonder if the chops are fresh . I wonder if the chops are fresh . ," Yes , of course . " " Yes , of course . "," One kilogram , too . " " One kilogram , too . ", Anything else ? Anything else ? ," No , thanks . " "It's located in the suburbs ? Well even though that sounds like a steal , I really want something downtown . ", OK . Well the problem is that the apartments in the heart of the city are usually more expensive . OK . Well the problem is that the apartments in the heart of the city are usually more expensive . ," I know , that's my problem . What do you think I should do ? " " I know , that's my problem . What do you think I should do ? "," Well , maybe you could get a two-bedroom apartment downtown and share the rent with a roommate . " " Well , maybe you could get a two-bedroom apartment downtown and share the rent with a roommate . "," Oh , great idea ! " "Hello , do you have any vacancies ? "," Yes , something just opened up . " " Yes , something just opened up . ", What kind of apartment is it ? What kind of apartment is it ? ," It's a one-bedroom , one-bathroom apartment . " What are you doing to your house ? , We're redecorating our living room . We're redecorating our living room . , What are you going to do to it ? What are you going to do to it ? ," First , we're going to change the curtains , then we're going to paint the walls . " " First , we're going to change the curtains , then we're going to paint the walls . ", What colour are you going to paint them ? What colour are you going to paint them ? , Pale yellow . Pale yellow . , What else are you going to do ? What else are you going to do ? , We're going to put in some new furniture . Can we talk about this bonus plan of yours ? I ’ Ve got a few problems with it . ," Sure , Richard . What ’ s on your mind ? " " Sure , Richard . What ’ s on your mind ? "," Well , to be honest , I just don ’ t think we ’ re going to have enough funds to give the kind of bonuses you have in mind . " " Well , to be honest , I just don ’ t think we ’ re going to have enough funds to give the kind of bonuses you have in mind . "," Well , why don ’ t we sit down and work out the numbers ? We can always scale down the bonuses if we have to . " Hectic . It's always hectic . But how was your windsurfing ? ," I tried it for a half-hour.It was interesting , but ... well ... I couldn't really do it . " " I tried it for a half-hour.It was interesting , but ... well ... I couldn't really do it . ", See ? I told you . It's very hard . See ? I told you . It's very hard . , I couldn't even stand on it and hold the sail . I probably fell down fifty times . I couldn't even stand on it and hold the sail . I probably fell down fifty times . , Fifty times ? Fifty times ? ," Yes , it was really stupid . " " Yes , it was really stupid . ", And how much did it cost to rent it ? And how much did it cost to rent it ? , It was fifty dollars for a half-hour . It was fifty dollars for a half-hour . ," Well , that's not too bad then . " " Well , that's not too bad then . ", What do you mean ? It's expensive ! What do you mean ? It's expensive ! ," Yes , but you have to calculate a little.You paid fifty dollars and you fell down fifty times.So you only spent one dollar per fall . That's cheap . " "Hi , welcome to the Belt Department . Can I help you today ? ", Yes . I need a belt that is kind of casual and kind of dressy . Yes . I need a belt that is kind of casual and kind of dressy . ," Then , perhaps a leather belt would work . Come here . Let me show you some . " " Then , perhaps a leather belt would work . Come here . Let me show you some . ", All right . Thanks a lot . Good morning . Venus Real Estate Agency . , Good morning . I'm calling to ask if you have a vacant apartment . Good morning . I'm calling to ask if you have a vacant apartment . , Do you have any particular type of apartment in mind ? Do you have any particular type of apartment in mind ? , I prefer a one-bedroom apartment . I prefer a one-bedroom apartment . , Are you renting it alone or with company ? Are you renting it alone or with company ? , I'll share it with one of my friends . What ’ s in a one-bedroom apartment ? I'll share it with one of my friends . What ’ s in a one-bedroom apartment ? ," A one-bedroom apartment has one bedroom , a living room , a kitchen and a bathroom . " " A one-bedroom apartment has one bedroom , a living room , a kitchen and a bathroom . ", Is there any furniture ? Is there any furniture ? ," No , but a fridge and a stove . " " No , but a fridge and a stove . ", It sounds wonderful . Do I have to sign a lease ? How much should I pay ? It sounds wonderful . Do I have to sign a lease ? How much should I pay ? ," Yes , it ’ s a one-year lease . And $ 200 a week with one month refundable deposit . " " Yes , it ’ s a one-year lease . And $ 200 a week with one month refundable deposit . ", When can I come over ? When can I come over ? , Would Friday morning be alright ? Would Friday morning be alright ? , OK . Good-bye . OK . Good-bye . , Good-bye . I haven't danced for a long time . , Neither have I . Neither have I . ," We must go to a dance soon , or we'll forget how to dance . " " We must go to a dance soon , or we'll forget how to dance . "," Yes , we must . What have you been doing since I last saw you ? " " Yes , we must . What have you been doing since I last saw you ? ", I've been studying hard for my examinations . And you ? I've been studying hard for my examinations . And you ? , I've been learning Japanese every evening . I've been learning Japanese every evening . , Why have you been learning Japanese ? Why not English ? Why have you been learning Japanese ? Why not English ? , I hope to visit Japan next year . I hope to visit Japan next year . ," Well , we'll both have to start learning all the new dances . " " Well , we'll both have to start learning all the new dances . "," Yes , let's go into the dance-hall and ask if we can take dancing-lessons . " " Yes , let's go into the dance-hall and ask if we can take dancing-lessons . ", A good idea . They can teach elephants to dance nowadays perhaps there's hope for us ! Do you have spare time tonight ? , What's the matter ? What's the matter ? , There will be a live show of football tonight . There will be a live show of football tonight . , What teams are playing tonight ? What teams are playing tonight ? , AC Milan versus Real Madrid . AC Milan versus Real Madrid . ," That will be a tough match , right ? " " That will be a tough match , right ? ", Absolutely . Absolutely . , What are we waiting for ? It's already 7 pm now . Let's buy some drinks and desserts now . What are we waiting for ? It's already 7 pm now . Let's buy some drinks and desserts now . , Great idea ! Here we go ! "Good evening , Mr . Taylor . I'm so glad you were able to come . "," Glad to meet you again , Mrs Hao . You are so kind . " " Glad to meet you again , Mrs Hao . You are so kind . "," Now dinner's ready . Let go over to the dinner table . Would you like to use the chopsticks or the fork and knife , Mr . Taylor ? " " Now dinner's ready . Let go over to the dinner table . Would you like to use the chopsticks or the fork and knife , Mr . Taylor ? "," Oh , it's a real Chinese meal . When in Rome , do as the Romans do . I'd take the chopsticks . " " Oh , it's a real Chinese meal . When in Rome , do as the Romans do . I'd take the chopsticks . "," Yes , hope you like it . Do you need beer or wine ? " " Yes , hope you like it . Do you need beer or wine ? "," Beer , please . Oh , there are so many dishes . " " Beer , please . Oh , there are so many dishes . ", I'm glad you like them .. . We'd appreciate your kind consideration in the coming negotiation . Let's drink to our friendship . I'm glad you like them .. . We'd appreciate your kind consideration in the coming negotiation . Let's drink to our friendship . , Let's hope for good cooperation between us . I used to be down on the sales people until I saw her in action . ," She means business , for sure . " " She means business , for sure . ", Most salespeople seem like half-brains . Zina's definitely an exception . Most salespeople seem like half-brains . Zina's definitely an exception . , We'd better get back to work . We'd better get back to work . ," Yeah , I'm not too worried about Vince , but I'd hate to face Zina if we don't deliver ... " "What can I do for you , sir ? ", I would like to have a pair of trousers made to measure . I would like to have a pair of trousers made to measure . ," OK , may I take your size ? " " OK , may I take your size ? "," Besides , don't make it too loose . " We have three dressings for salad . Which one would you like ? , What kind do you have ? What kind do you have ? ," We have Italian , French and Thousand Island . " " We have Italian , French and Thousand Island . ", Make it French please . "Good morning , sir . How may I help you ? ", I'd like to open an account . I'd like to open an account . ," Certainly , sir . Would you like to open a time deposit savings account or a checking account ? " " Certainly , sir . Would you like to open a time deposit savings account or a checking account ? "," Actually , I'd like to open one of each , if that's possible . " " Actually , I'd like to open one of each , if that's possible . "," No problem , sir . What sort of time deposit account would you like to open ? " " No problem , sir . What sort of time deposit account would you like to open ? ", What are my choices ? What are my choices ? ," The minimum time period is three months . The longer the period , the higher the interest rate . If you withdraw your money before time is up , there are penalties . " Where is Pamela ? , Is she coming ? Is she coming ? , She told me she'd be here . She told me she'd be here . , They are announcing your flight . You'd better board the plane . They are announcing your flight . You'd better board the plane . , Are you rushing me ? Are you rushing me ? ," I am just reminding you about the time . You don't want to miss the plane , do you ? " " I am just reminding you about the time . You don't want to miss the plane , do you ? ", I know what I am doing . Don't worry . Can you do me a favor ? I know what I am doing . Don't worry . Can you do me a favor ? , Name it and I'll do it for you . Name it and I'll do it for you . , Take care of Pamela when I am away . She is a nice girl . I don't want her to get hurt or anything . Take care of Pamela when I am away . She is a nice girl . I don't want her to get hurt or anything . , I've got it . I've got it . , Thank you . Now I see that you are my true friend . Most of my so-called friends left me at the moment my company went bankrupt . You are the only one who has stood by me the whole time . Thank you . Now I see that you are my true friend . Most of my so-called friends left me at the moment my company went bankrupt . You are the only one who has stood by me the whole time . , I am just doing what I think I should do . I am just doing what I think I should do . , Thank you for being a friend of mine . Thank you for being a friend of mine . ," This isn't like you ... Well , I hope you will have a nice flight and a successful start in business " " This isn't like you ... Well , I hope you will have a nice flight and a successful start in business "," Thank you . I have to leave now . If you see Pamela , tell her I'll write to her . " Why do you go fishing so often ? , It's fun . Mr . : There are two things that you'll need to know . , What are they ? What are they ? ," Mr . : The school has three lunch periods , and the kids are divided into three groups to go to lunch . " " Mr . : The school has three lunch periods , and the kids are divided into three groups to go to lunch . ", Wow ! Wow ! ," Mr . : Furthermore , when you are dismissed in the afternoon , you will be divided into two waves . " " Mr . : Furthermore , when you are dismissed in the afternoon , you will be divided into two waves . ", Two waves ? Two waves ? , 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 . 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 . , And the other half come in later to pick up the second wave . "This is great , isn't it ? ", It's the most fun I've had in years . It's the most fun I've had in years . , We should do this more often . We should do this more often . ," Yes , we should . " Next please . , I want to send this letter to the US by airmail . I want to send this letter to the US by airmail . ," That'll be five yuan forty , please . " Have you signed up to join the company ’ s Christmas party ? ," Sure , I have . Will you join ? " " Sure , I have . Will you join ? "," I will . You know , as a newcomer , I think it might be a good opportunity to get to know people from the other departments of our company in a more relaxed atmosphere . " " I will . You know , as a newcomer , I think it might be a good opportunity to get to know people from the other departments of our company in a more relaxed atmosphere . ", You are right . Our company ’ s Christmas party has always been an amazing occasion for everybody to relax and get to know each other better . It is also a time to make new friends and do some networking . You are right . Our company ’ s Christmas party has always been an amazing occasion for everybody to relax and get to know each other better . It is also a time to make new friends and do some networking . , I hope that it is not a formal one when the boss is there . I hope that it is not a formal one when the boss is there . ," No , it will not be formal at all . It is a fun time . You will love the game show . Please dress casually . Usually there is an over abandon of drinks , so be careful with that . " " No , it will not be formal at all . It is a fun time . You will love the game show . Please dress casually . Usually there is an over abandon of drinks , so be careful with that . "," Don ’ t worry , I can handle that . And I know if the boss is there , even it is an informal evening , it does not make a good impression to get totally drunk in front of him . " "Where to , sir . "," To this place , please . " " To this place , please . ", Star Hotel . OK . Star Hotel . OK . , How long does it take to get to the hotel ? How long does it take to get to the hotel ? , About 20 minutes . About 20 minutes . , Here's the hotel . Here's the hotel . , How much is the fare ? How much is the fare ? , That's 10 dollars . I really want to make something for dinner . , What are you going to cook ? What are you going to cook ? , I haven't the slightest clue what I'm going to make . I haven't the slightest clue what I'm going to make . , A teriyaki bowl sounds nice . A teriyaki bowl sounds nice . , I don't know how to make that . I don't know how to make that . , All you need to make it is white rice and some teriyaki beef . All you need to make it is white rice and some teriyaki beef . ," That sounds fairly simple , but how do I cook it ? " " That sounds fairly simple , but how do I cook it ? ", The first and simplest thing you have to do is make some white rice . The first and simplest thing you have to do is make some white rice . , What's next ? What's next ? , Then you should shred your beef and pour some teriyaki marinade over it . Then you should shred your beef and pour some teriyaki marinade over it . , What's the next thing I need to do ? What's the next thing I need to do ? , Then all you need to do is cook it and enjoy . "Dan More's Office , how may I help you ? ", Is Dan in ? Is Dan in ? , May I tell him who's calling ? May I tell him who's calling ? ," Yes , this is Tom White . " " Yes , this is Tom White . "," Just a minute please , Mr . White . " " Just a minute please , Mr . White . ", Thank you . "Good morning . Could you tell me the times of trains to London , please ? "," Yes . There are trains at 7:59 , 9:18 , and 10:32 . " " Yes . There are trains at 7:59 , 9:18 , and 10:32 . ", What time does the 7:59 train get to London ? What time does the 7:59 train get to London ? , At 9:36 . At 9:36 . , What about coming back ? I'd like to come back at about 7 p . m . What about coming back ? I'd like to come back at about 7 p . m . , There's one at 7:10 p . m . and the next one is at 7:40 p . m . There's one at 7:10 p . m . and the next one is at 7:40 p . m . ," Mmm , how much is a return ticket ? " " Mmm , how much is a return ticket ? "," If you get on before 4 p . m . or after 6 p . m . , there is a saver return which is 9 pounds . An ordinary return is 16 pounds . " " If you get on before 4 p . m . or after 6 p . m . , there is a saver return which is 9 pounds . An ordinary return is 16 pounds . "," An ordinary return , please . " Good morning . SRC international . How may I help you ? , Good morning . I'd like to speak to Peter . Chen Please . Good morning . I'd like to speak to Peter . Chen Please . , Certainly . Who should I say is calling ? Certainly . Who should I say is calling ? , This is Tim . Hunter from Hunter industries . This is Tim . Hunter from Hunter industries . , And what is it regarding please ? And what is it regarding please ? , We have an appointment for this afternoon . Mr . Chen will know why I'm calling . We have an appointment for this afternoon . Mr . Chen will know why I'm calling . ," Of course , Please hold the line Mr . Hunter . " "Now we arrive at the Cambridge University , it is one of the oldest universities in the world . ", I wish I had studied here . It's more than a university . I wish I had studied here . It's more than a university . , In 2009 Cambridge will come to its eight hundredth anniversary . In 2009 Cambridge will come to its eight hundredth anniversary . , Woo . It has such a long history . I think I should take more photos of the university . Is Jack still staying idle everyday ? ," No , he has mended his way . After his father died , he set his hand to the job of putting his business affairs in order . " " No , he has mended his way . After his father died , he set his hand to the job of putting his business affairs in order . ", Really ? He is so competent now . Really ? He is so competent now . , You can ’ t imagine what he is like now . "Now , if I look here I see that you completed a BA in English ? "," Yes , that ’ s right . After graduating from high school in New York I attended York University in the UK . My major was English , and my minor was business studies . I completed my BA in 2004 . " " Yes , that ’ s right . After graduating from high school in New York I attended York University in the UK . My major was English , and my minor was business studies . I completed my BA in 2004 . "," Yes , I ’ m pleased to see that you also got a distinction . " " Yes , I ’ m pleased to see that you also got a distinction . "," Yes that ’ s right . I ’ Ve always enjoyed studying . My friends say I ’ m a bit of a bookworm , but my father always pushed us to succeed academically . " " Yes that ’ s right . I ’ Ve always enjoyed studying . My friends say I ’ m a bit of a bookworm , but my father always pushed us to succeed academically . "," Well , it looks like his encouragement paid off Rebecca . So how about extracurricular activities at University ? " " Well , it looks like his encouragement paid off Rebecca . So how about extracurricular activities at University ? "," Well I ’ Ve always been keen on writing , so I became the editor for the University student magazine , which I really loved . Also I volunteered for a group called Shelter , to help the homeless in York . " " Well I ’ Ve always been keen on writing , so I became the editor for the University student magazine , which I really loved . Also I volunteered for a group called Shelter , to help the homeless in York . ", What did that involve ? What did that involve ? ," Providing warm meals and shelter , especially in the winter months . I found it really fulfilling to be part of that group . " " Providing warm meals and shelter , especially in the winter months . I found it really fulfilling to be part of that group . "," I ’ m sure . Okay , now let ’ s move on to your work experience , shall we ? " " I ’ m sure . Okay , now let ’ s move on to your work experience , shall we ? "," Yes , okay . " Thank you very much for your invitation . ," It's a great honor to have you here , Mr.Brown . " " It's a great honor to have you here , Mr.Brown . ", I'd like to say goodbye to you . I'd like to say goodbye to you . , I look forward to seeing you soon.Goodbye ! I need a taxi to the airport . , It is unnecessary . I'll see you off at the airport . What's wrong with Debbie today ? She seems upset about something . , I have no idea . Maybe she had a fight with her husband . What kind of cuisine do you have ? ," We have Sichuan food , Hangzhou food and Beijing Food . Which do you like best ? " " We have Sichuan food , Hangzhou food and Beijing Food . Which do you like best ? ", Hangzhou food . Hangzhou food . , OK . How about Dongpo meat ? OK . How about Dongpo meat ? , All right . I'll take it . All right . I'll take it . , Do you like to use chopsticks Do you like to use chopsticks ," Yes , I like using chopsticks . " " Yes , I like using chopsticks . ", Do you like some soup ? Do you like some soup ? ," Yes , but I don't know what soup you have . " " Yes , but I don't know what soup you have . ", We have beef soup and tomato soup . We have beef soup and tomato soup . , Good . I prefer beef soup . Good . I prefer beef soup . ," According to usual practices , we serve dishes first and then soup . If you like we'll bring you some soup first . " " According to usual practices , we serve dishes first and then soup . If you like we'll bring you some soup first . ", Save it until you've served dishes . Save it until you've served dishes . , All right . I'll be back right away . "morning , Mr . Emory . I was hoping to set up an appointment with you for sometime this week . ", Hmm . I ’ m pretty booked up this week . Let ’ s move it up to next week . Hmm . I ’ m pretty booked up this week . Let ’ s move it up to next week . ," Fine , Mr . Emory . Would next Monday at 4:00 o ’ clock be all right for you ? " " Fine , Mr . Emory . Would next Monday at 4:00 o ’ clock be all right for you ? "," Let me take a look . All right , that ’ s no problem . See you then . " How's the weather today ? , It's hot . It's hot . , I really don't think this weather will last . I really don't think this weather will last . , Let's just hope it doesn't get hotter . Do you know that song ? , Which song ? Which song ? , The song you hear now . The song you hear now . ," No , I've never heard of this song before . It's beautiful ! Who sing it ? " " No , I've never heard of this song before . It's beautiful ! Who sing it ? ", Elvis Presley . Don't you recognize his voice ? Elvis Presley . Don't you recognize his voice ? , No . How about going to karaoke tonight ? No . How about going to karaoke tonight ? , Good idea . Can you tell the result ? , It's love all . It's love all . , Now the score is in our favor . Now the score is in our favor . , Can you tell which team seems to win ? Can you tell which team seems to win ? , Hard to say.Now the score is in our favor . Hard to say.Now the score is in our favor . , Yes.Our guest team is really tough . Yes.Our guest team is really tough . , They're still fighting hard.Let ' s wait and see . "Jessica is going back to Holland next week . I've been thinking a lot about what to give her as a parting gift , but I still have no clue . ", is that the girl you spent almost every weekend with ? is that the girl you spent almost every weekend with ? ," yeah , that's her . We had a lot of wonderful times together . She is really a special friend , and I want to get her something meaningful . " " yeah , that's her . We had a lot of wonderful times together . She is really a special friend , and I want to get her something meaningful . ", I am not good at picking gifts . Maybe you can ask if there's anything she needs to make it easier ? I am not good at picking gifts . Maybe you can ask if there's anything she needs to make it easier ? , I don't think so . That way it would lose all the charm . I want it to be a surprise . I want to show her that I care about her and I hope our friendship will last . I don't think so . That way it would lose all the charm . I want it to be a surprise . I want to show her that I care about her and I hope our friendship will last . ," yeah , that's nice . " " yeah , that's nice . "," hmm , I think I've got an idea . Maybe I can get her an ever-green plant to take back home . " " hmm , I think I've got an idea . Maybe I can get her an ever-green plant to take back home . ", a plant ? That's creative . I'm sure ever time she waters it she'll think of you . But there is a problem . Do you think it'll be able to go through the customs ? a plant ? That's creative . I'm sure ever time she waters it she'll think of you . But there is a problem . Do you think it'll be able to go through the customs ? , I hope so . I'll make sure to get a small one so she can put it into her suitcase . I hope it won't cause her trouble at the border . I hope so . I'll make sure to get a small one so she can put it into her suitcase . I hope it won't cause her trouble at the border . , I don't know . I think the idea of a plant going across borders with a friend is really exciting but maybe seeds would be safer . You don't want to get her in trouble . Michael Jackson's coming to town . , I Couldn't care less . You bet it is . And we got four thousand for our car space ! Awesome ! , Let's play some music ! I feel like dancing . Let's play some music ! I feel like dancing . , That's just what was running through my mind . Moonlight and dancing . That's just what was running through my mind . Moonlight and dancing . , Ahh ! Now that's more like it . Atmosphere ! Ahh ! Now that's more like it . Atmosphere ! ," Come on baby , let's dance ! " " Come on baby , let's dance ! ", Oops ! It's the landlord . I guess the tables have turned now . We're the noisy neighbors . Turn it down ! What seems to be the problem ? , Your secretary seems to think she is being harassed . Your secretary seems to think she is being harassed . , What ? You've got to be kidding me ! What ? You've got to be kidding me ! ," I wish I were , but i am deadly serious . She said you invited her to dinner last week . " " I wish I were , but i am deadly serious . She said you invited her to dinner last week . ", Of course I did . As recognition for a job well done . Once a month I invite the most productive employee to dinner . Of course I did . As recognition for a job well done . Once a month I invite the most productive employee to dinner . ," Well , there is no problem there . But she seemed to think that you were angry when she refused , and that your motives are personal and not professional . " " Well , there is no problem there . But she seemed to think that you were angry when she refused , and that your motives are personal and not professional . ", I think she's misinterpreted my intentions . What happens now ? I think she's misinterpreted my intentions . What happens now ? ," Our harassment policy requires that we have a meeting with the HR manager and Miss Brown . It's quite serious . You could be reprimanded , or even fired if we find evidence that you were pressuring " " Our harassment policy requires that we have a meeting with the HR manager and Miss Brown . It's quite serious . You could be reprimanded , or even fired if we find evidence that you were pressuring ", I understand that . But I hope that we can get to the bottom fo this and show Miss Brown that she misunderstood my reaction . I understand that . But I hope that we can get to the bottom fo this and show Miss Brown that she misunderstood my reaction . ," That's the purpose of the meeting . Sometimes a mediated conversation will straighten things out , and a little discussion and apology can calm the waters . " Wish you have a blast . , Thank you . See you . We need to know whether you have the special training . ," Actually , I received that kind of training when I was in college . " " Actually , I received that kind of training when I was in college . ", How about your experience ? How about your experience ? , I worked as a PR clerk for one year "Mr.Sun , would you mind if I ask you some questions , which may sound impolite ? "," Ah , never mind , please . " " Ah , never mind , please . ", Can you tell me how old you are ? Can you tell me how old you are ? , I am 25 years old . I am 25 years old . , Are you married ? Are you married ? ," No , I am still single . " " No , I am still single . ", Can you tell me something about your family ? Can you tell me something about your family ? ," Ok.There are four persons in my family , my parents , my elder sister and me . " Why are you so late ? ," I've been through a lot today . I forgot to set my alarm clock last night , so I woke up late this morning . And what is worse , I missed the school bus . " " I've been through a lot today . I forgot to set my alarm clock last night , so I woke up late this morning . And what is worse , I missed the school bus . ", That's enough . Sit down . What do you think a job means to you ? ," It is a way to make a living , but beyond this it's a way of fulfilling one's development . It can prove your ability . " " It is a way to make a living , but beyond this it's a way of fulfilling one's development . It can prove your ability . ", May I ask you why you left the job ? May I ask you why you left the job ? , I left the job because of expiry of my employment contract . Besides I have accumulated a lot of experience in this sort of job . I want to seek better jobs . "Hello , sir . Is there anything I can help you find ? "," Um ... Uh ... I'm just looking , thanks . " " Um ... Uh ... I'm just looking , thanks . ", Need a gift for your girlfriend or wife ? Need a gift for your girlfriend or wife ? ," No , no , no . I'm just browsing . Thanks anyway . " " No , no , no . I'm just browsing . Thanks anyway . "," Well , if you need anything , just ask . " " Well , if you need anything , just ask . "," Um ... well , where's the men's shoe department ? " " Um ... well , where's the men's shoe department ? ", It's on the third floor . Turn left when you get off the escalator . How are you making out these days ? , He is a dishonest man and always tells a cock and bull story . I heard that Jim lost 100 yuan . Do you know that ? , I don't know . I don't know . , Really ? Yes . , But some classmates said you took the money . But some classmates said you took the money . , It is not true . It is not true . , Look at my eyes . Look at my eyes . ," Well , I confess . I did it , because I urgently need money to buy some medicine for my mother for she is badly ill . I'm ashamed that I did that . " " Well , I confess . I did it , because I urgently need money to buy some medicine for my mother for she is badly ill . I'm ashamed that I did that . ", Return the money to Jim and make an apology . I think he will forgive you . Return the money to Jim and make an apology . I think he will forgive you . , I will . "Mr . Lee , all ready to check out ? We ’ Ve already prepared your bill , and housekeeping has done a quick check of the room . How will you be paying ? "," I ’ d like to use my Master Card , if I could . Hey , wait a minute ! This is a bit more than I expected . Why is it so high ? " " I ’ d like to use my Master Card , if I could . Hey , wait a minute ! This is a bit more than I expected . Why is it so high ? "," The bill is itemized , so take some time to look through it and make sure we ’ Ve charged you for the correct services . Most of your extra charges were for phone calls and room service . " " The bill is itemized , so take some time to look through it and make sure we ’ Ve charged you for the correct services . Most of your extra charges were for phone calls and room service . ", What ’ s this here – “ house stock ” ? What ’ s this here – “ house stock ” ? , That ’ s the mini-bar . Each day we check what ’ s missing and restock it . The items you consume are put on your bill . That ’ s the mini-bar . Each day we check what ’ s missing and restock it . The items you consume are put on your bill . , I had no idea – and look at these charges for movies ! I had no idea – and look at these charges for movies ! ," Those are for pay-per-view movies . Each time you selected a movie , the entertainment system prompted you to confirm that you really wanted it , right ? " " Those are for pay-per-view movies . Each time you selected a movie , the entertainment system prompted you to confirm that you really wanted it , right ? "," Yes , that ’ s right . But I had no idea I would be charged for all this . Thank goodness my company will let me reimburse all this . " What are you doing this weekend ? , My brother-in-law is having a small get-together at his house and he invited me . My brother-in-law is having a small get-together at his house and he invited me . , Is it a family thing or just friends ? Is it a family thing or just friends ? ," A bit of both . Some cousins , aunts and uncles will be there , but also some friends from the neighborhood . " " A bit of both . Some cousins , aunts and uncles will be there , but also some friends from the neighborhood . ", Is your great uncle Rick going to be there ? He is really funny . Is your great uncle Rick going to be there ? He is really funny . , Yeah he is going to be there with his step-son and his ex-wife . Yeah he is going to be there with his step-son and his ex-wife . , You mean your sister ? You mean your sister ? ," No , Rick is actually my great uncle , so he is my grandmother's brother . " " No , Rick is actually my great uncle , so he is my grandmother's brother . ", You lost me . You lost me . ," I'll explain later , let's go . " What is this for ? , It's the key for the safety deposit box . It's the key for the safety deposit box . ," Okay , thanks . " " Okay , thanks . "," You're welcome , glad to be of assistance . " Our company is going to do some cutbacks soon . , Really ? Where did you hear that ? Really ? Where did you hear that ? ," I met with the supervisor just this morning . I don't know , but I am a little worried . Who do you think will get sacked ? " " I met with the supervisor just this morning . I don't know , but I am a little worried . Who do you think will get sacked ? "," I'm not sure ... well , first , it couldn't be George . He is such a kiss-ass . He'd wash the boss's dog if he asked . " " I'm not sure ... well , first , it couldn't be George . He is such a kiss-ass . He'd wash the boss's dog if he asked . "," No , it's not going to be George . I don't think it's Andy either . He is involved with the boss's sister in-law . And you know how whipped our boss is . " " No , it's not going to be George . I don't think it's Andy either . He is involved with the boss's sister in-law . And you know how whipped our boss is . ", That's true . What about Lisa ? I bet there's nobody who could do a worse job than her . That's true . What about Lisa ? I bet there's nobody who could do a worse job than her . , Lisa ? No way . I've heard a rumor that she and the boss were having an affair . You know rumors can't come out from nowhere . Lisa ? No way . I've heard a rumor that she and the boss were having an affair . You know rumors can't come out from nowhere . ," Well , okay . Then there is still Michael . But he's the boss ' pet after having the best sales record for three months in a row . It definitely won't be Michael . " " Well , okay . Then there is still Michael . But he's the boss ' pet after having the best sales record for three months in a row . It definitely won't be Michael . "," No , that would be crazy . But then who will it be ? Oh dear , it must be me . I should have known it ! Why else would he have talked to me alone about the downsizing . What should I do ? I've got a family to support . " " No , that would be crazy . But then who will it be ? Oh dear , it must be me . I should have known it ! Why else would he have talked to me alone about the downsizing . What should I do ? I've got a family to support . "," Well , it could be me too . But I am not too worried . This place is suffocating me with this boss being such a hard-ass and colleagues who barely know how to get dressed in the morning . It would almost be a blessing to be fired from this place . " "Hello , Mary . Nice day , isn't it ? "," Yes , what a wonderful day ! The sky has cleared up in the end . " " Yes , what a wonderful day ! The sky has cleared up in the end . "," I do feel like an outdoor exercise . After all , we haven't had such a beautiful day for a long time . " " I do feel like an outdoor exercise . After all , we haven't had such a beautiful day for a long time . ", How about taking a walk in the park ? OK . It's delightful to have a walk in the park with the air so fresh . ," ( After they entering the park ) Great , it's so quiet here . We have the park to ourselves , only you and me . " " ( After they entering the park ) Great , it's so quiet here . We have the park to ourselves , only you and me . ", Are you kidding ? Don't you see many people over there ? Just on your right . Are you kidding ? Don't you see many people over there ? Just on your right . ," Oh , I see them . Beautiful weather should be shared by all the people . " " Oh , I see them . Beautiful weather should be shared by all the people . "," Ah , you changed so fast . " "Good afternoon , sir . Please sit here . "," A haircut and a shave , please . " " A haircut and a shave , please . "," How would you like your hair cut , sir ? " " How would you like your hair cut , sir ? ", Short on both sides . Not so much off at the back . Short on both sides . Not so much off at the back . ," Very well , sir . Do you want me to trim your beard ? " " Very well , sir . Do you want me to trim your beard ? "," Yes , please . " " Yes , please . "," Now have a look , please . Is it all right ? " " Now have a look , please . Is it all right ? ", Well . I would like my hair cut shorter on the temples . Well . I would like my hair cut shorter on the temples . , Is that satisfactory ? Is that satisfactory ? ," Yes , thanks . " " Yes , thanks . ", Do you want conditioner ? Do you want conditioner ? ," No , thanks . But I'd like a facial massage . " " No , thanks . But I'd like a facial massage . "," Yes , sir . " " Yes , sir . ", Now where should I pay the money ? Now where should I pay the money ? ," You should go to the counter , just over there . " "Hello . May I speak to Mary , please ? "," Speaking . Who's calling , please ? " " Speaking . Who's calling , please ? "," Hi , Mary . This is Tom . " " Hi , Mary . This is Tom . "," Oh , hi , Tom . How've you been ? " " Oh , hi , Tom . How've you been ? ", Just fine . I say . Aren't you busy tomorrow evening ? Just fine . I say . Aren't you busy tomorrow evening ? ," Let me see . Uh-huh ... no , I guess I'll be free . " " Let me see . Uh-huh ... no , I guess I'll be free . "," Well , uh ... why not dine out together and go to the movies ? " " Well , uh ... why not dine out together and go to the movies ? ", Sounds like a good idea . Sounds like a good idea . , Okay . I'll pick you up at 6:00 . Okay . I'll pick you up at 6:00 . ," Thank you for inviting me . See you then . Bye , Tom . " "Madam , what can I do for you ? "," Next week there will be a meeting with the manager of USE Company ; this is an important opportunity for our company to have a new relationship with a new partner . So , I want you to prepare an instruction book with detailed introduction of our products . This introduction will be presented in the meeting . " " Next week there will be a meeting with the manager of USE Company ; this is an important opportunity for our company to have a new relationship with a new partner . So , I want you to prepare an instruction book with detailed introduction of our products . This introduction will be presented in the meeting . ", I get it . And ... ? I get it . And ... ? , Remember to add an agenda for this meeting and show our warm welcome to them . Remember to add an agenda for this meeting and show our warm welcome to them . , How about adding some pictures of our products for the introduction ? How about adding some pictures of our products for the introduction ? , Good idea ! The pictures will illustrate the performance of our products vividly . Good idea ! The pictures will illustrate the performance of our products vividly . ," OK , I will prepare it right now . " " OK , I will prepare it right now . "," A , do your best , it's very important . " " A , do your best , it's very important . ", Please trust me . I will finish it very well . Is this a photo of your family ? ," Yes , it is.It was taken just before I was leaving for college . " " Yes , it is.It was taken just before I was leaving for college . ", You look so lovely . You look so lovely . , How time flies ! I'll not see twenty again . "When the rain stops , you ’ ll see how beautiful the beach is . ", But the rain has been pouring down for two days . We ’ Ve both caught colds . But the rain has been pouring down for two days . We ’ Ve both caught colds . , And this bedroom is too big and damp . But it ’ s better than a tent . And this bedroom is too big and damp . But it ’ s better than a tent . , How unlucky ! Let ’ s pack our bags and go home . What's that ? , It's my new pendant . Do you like it ? It's my new pendant . Do you like it ? , Is that Hello Kitty ? Is that Hello Kitty ? ," Yes , in a monkey suit . It's adorable ! " " Yes , in a monkey suit . It's adorable ! ", Is it real gold ? Is it real gold ? ," Yeah . Two-toned , white and yellow . " I'm dreadfully sorry for you . , Thank you very much for your kindness . Thank you very much for your kindness . , Is there any clue ? Is there any clue ? ," No , he left nothing . " "Good morning , Miss Cai . Congratulations ! You ’ Ve passed the interview . "," Good morning , Mr . Yang . Thank you very much . Can I work now ? " " Good morning , Mr . Yang . Thank you very much . Can I work now ? "," Oh . Take it easy . As I ’ Ve said in the interview , once you are employed , we ’ ll give you a probation period of three months . And now we need to sign a draft agreement for the probation period . " " Oh . Take it easy . As I ’ Ve said in the interview , once you are employed , we ’ ll give you a probation period of three months . And now we need to sign a draft agreement for the probation period . "," I am sorry , I am just too excited and forget it . Can I look it through ? " " I am sorry , I am just too excited and forget it . Can I look it through ? "," Of course , here you are . And you can ask me any question . " " Of course , here you are . And you can ask me any question . "," Well , I am sorry that I have a question . There is no remuneration item in this agreement . Can you tell me something about it ? " " Well , I am sorry that I have a question . There is no remuneration item in this agreement . Can you tell me something about it ? "," Well , according to the principle of our company , employees like you have no remuneration during the probation period . " " Well , according to the principle of our company , employees like you have no remuneration during the probation period . ", But you didn ’ t tell me in the interview . But you didn ’ t tell me in the interview . ," I am sorry , it ’ s not decided by me but by the company . " " I am sorry , it ’ s not decided by me but by the company . "," Okay , I can ’ t decide whether sign or not now . Can you give me some time to think it over ? " " Okay , I can ’ t decide whether sign or not now . Can you give me some time to think it over ? ", Okay . Can you give me a reply tomorrow ? Okay . Can you give me a reply tomorrow ? , Yes . Thank you very much . Mr . Yang . Have you ever gotten a parking ticket ? , I've gotten a few . I've gotten a few . , How many is a few ? How many is a few ? , I've gotten about six . I've gotten about six . , Have you paid all your tickets off ? Have you paid all your tickets off ? ," Yes , I've paid all of them off . " " Yes , I've paid all of them off . ", How much is the fine ? How much is the fine ? , It's like $ 130 each ticket . It's like $ 130 each ticket . , That's not cheap at all . That's not cheap at all . , I got a parking ticket the other day . I got a parking ticket the other day . ," Pay it off , and they'll clear your record . " " Pay it off , and they'll clear your record . ", I'm going to do that as soon as possible . "Solomon , I thought we had agreed to change this deadline . "," I wanted to talk to you about that , Mr . Eng . Mr . Emory would prefer to keep the deadline as is . We can start earlier if you ’ d like . " " I wanted to talk to you about that , Mr . Eng . Mr . Emory would prefer to keep the deadline as is . We can start earlier if you ’ d like . "," I ’ ll have to think about that , Ms . Solomon . " " I ’ ll have to think about that , Ms . Solomon . "," Certainly , sir . We can wait another day or two . " Maybe you should talk to the teacher . ," No , it's no use . " " No , it's no use . ", You never know unless you try . You never know unless you try . , I know . She won't change my grade . If you go out recently you will find some people riding scooters in high streets and back lanes . , Yes . The German engineer would never dreamed that the hand - supported scooter he invented several years ago to solve his traffic problems would become so fashionable in the Occident within a few years and even spread to Japan and China . Yes . The German engineer would never dreamed that the hand - supported scooter he invented several years ago to solve his traffic problems would become so fashionable in the Occident within a few years and even spread to Japan and China . ," Looking at the ' five sense organs ' of a scooter , it can be said as delicate and agile . To pull the T-shaped pole and make it vertical with the flat board and then pull it vertically , adjust its height suitable to you and you may use it . " " Looking at the ' five sense organs ' of a scooter , it can be said as delicate and agile . To pull the T-shaped pole and make it vertical with the flat board and then pull it vertically , adjust its height suitable to you and you may use it . "," Small and exquisite in size , easy to operate , foldable and easy to carry are its charms . " " Small and exquisite in size , easy to operate , foldable and easy to carry are its charms . "," Your two hands hold the pole , stand on the board , the other foot steps back against the ground and controls well the balance of the body , then you can ride in the air . It has a feeling of surfing . You need not let other people teach you . Your fear will disappear quickly . " "When was America discovered , Tony ? ", I'm not certain . Do you know ? I'm not certain . Do you know ? , America was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492 . America was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492 . , In a way that's right . But the Vikings travelled there long beforeColumbus . And what about the Red Indians ? In a way that's right . But the Vikings travelled there long beforeColumbus . And what about the Red Indians ? , All right . Ask me a question now . All right . Ask me a question now . , Who invented the electric light bulb ? Who invented the electric light bulb ? , That's easy . It was invented by Edison . That's easy . It was invented by Edison . , Correct . Now for a harder question . Who will be the first men on Mars ? Correct . Now for a harder question . Who will be the first men on Mars ? , I can't answer that . But I think Mars will be visited by men before theed of this century . I can't answer that . But I think Mars will be visited by men before theed of this century . , Ask me a question now . Ask me a question now . , All right . What is the nearest planet to the sun ? All right . What is the nearest planet to the sun ? ," That's easy . It's .. er . Venus . NO . Pluto . No . Wait a minute . It's Anthe tip of my tongue . Oh dear , what is the nearest planet to the sun ? " "Ladies and gentlemen , now we are in the National Forest Park . ", What's that ? What's that ? , The stone is a prehistoric log . It was turned to stone millions of years ago . The stone is a prehistoric log . It was turned to stone millions of years ago . , Really ? It's unbelievable . Really ? It's unbelievable . , But it's the truth . But it's the truth . , Do you have Ginkgo trees here ? Do you have Ginkgo trees here ? ," We don't have them here , I'm afraid . Ginkgo trees grow well only in cold weather . " " We don't have them here , I'm afraid . Ginkgo trees grow well only in cold weather . ", What are these trees opposite to the pine trees ? What are these trees opposite to the pine trees ? , They are poplar trees . They are widely used in our lives . They are poplar trees . They are widely used in our lives . , I think I know that . How do you feel about that restaurant ? , It wasn't all that great . It wasn't all that great . , What did you dislike the most ? What did you dislike the most ? , I don't think that they had their act together . They didn't seem well prepared . I don't think that they had their act together . They didn't seem well prepared . , Did you think that the food was any good ? Did you think that the food was any good ? , I wasn't all that impressed by the food . I wasn't all that impressed by the food . , The service certainly could have been better . The service certainly could have been better . , The service did not help the situation . The service did not help the situation . , Is this a restaurant that you want to come back to ? Is this a restaurant that you want to come back to ? , I am not interested in trying this restaurant again . "Is your lady beautiful ? Since I came here from the country , I've not seen her close . Tell me , is she beautiful ? "," Thomas , if I could write with the beauty in her eyes , I was born to look in them and know myself . " " Thomas , if I could write with the beauty in her eyes , I was born to look in them and know myself . "," And , her lips ? " " And , her lips ? ", Her lips ? The early morning rose would wither on the branch if it could feel envy . Her lips ? The early morning rose would wither on the branch if it could feel envy . , And her voice like a lark's song ? And her voice like a lark's song ? ," Deeper , softer , none of your twittering larks . I would banish nightingales from her garden before they interrupted her song . " " Deeper , softer , none of your twittering larks . I would banish nightingales from her garden before they interrupted her song . "," Oh , she sings too ? " " Oh , she sings too ? "," Constantly . Without doubt , and plays the lute . She has a natural ear . " You received a letter in the mail . , Give it here . Give it here . , Who ’ s the letter from ? Who ’ s the letter from ? , I think it ’ s my acceptance letter from NYU . I think it ’ s my acceptance letter from NYU . , I want to know what it says . I want to know what it says . , They didn ’ t accept me . They didn ’ t accept me . , Are you serious ? Are you serious ? , It ’ s the truth . It ’ s the truth . , Are you okay ? Are you okay ? , I really wanted to get into NYU . I really wanted to get into NYU . , I am really sorry to hear that . I am really sorry to hear that . , It ’ s okay . I ’ m still waiting to hear from UCLA anyway . I have a sweet tooth . Chocolate is my favorite . So how about you ? , So do I . "Hello , may I help you ? ", I'd like to send a fax to Shanghai . I'd like to send a fax to Shanghai . , Photograph or document ? Photograph or document ? , Document . Document . ," Show me your document , please . " " Show me your document , please . ", Here you are . Here you are . ," Ah , it is clear enough to send . " " Ah , it is clear enough to send . ", How long will it take to get to Shanghai . How long will it take to get to Shanghai . , It'll only take a couple of minutes . It'll only take a couple of minutes . ," Oh , excellent . How much does it cost ? " " Oh , excellent . How much does it cost ? ", Twenty yuan . What would be the earliest that I could actually move into my new house ? , The keys will be turned in on Tuesday night . The house will be yours at that time . The keys will be turned in on Tuesday night . The house will be yours at that time . , What should we do to make sure that we have the electricity and water turned on ? What should we do to make sure that we have the electricity and water turned on ? ," You can tell the utility company what day you are moving in , and they will transfer the utilities to your name . " " You can tell the utility company what day you are moving in , and they will transfer the utilities to your name . "," There are a few things that we want to do to the place , like painting and carpet cleaning . " " There are a few things that we want to do to the place , like painting and carpet cleaning . ", Take advantage of the house being empty to clean and paint . It will be harder to do after the furniture and appliances have arrived . Take advantage of the house being empty to clean and paint . It will be harder to do after the furniture and appliances have arrived . , I asked the store to deliver my new appliances on the day we are moving in . I asked the store to deliver my new appliances on the day we are moving in . , That will be good . You are going to want your stove and refrigerator right away . That will be good . You are going to want your stove and refrigerator right away . , I could use some help on moving day . What are you doing on Saturday ? I could use some help on moving day . What are you doing on Saturday ? ," I think I am getting a fever and will be too sick to help you . Here , feel how hot my head is ! " Bob's sister will go to America . , Why tell me ? She has nothing to do with me ! Why tell me ? She has nothing to do with me ! , I thought you wanted to know more about her . I thought you wanted to know more about her . ," No , I couldn't care less ! " You are not being a good sport about this . , That's because you cheated . That's because you cheated . , I never cheat . I never cheat . ," Yes , you do . " your mp3 looks so cool . Where did you get it ? , I bought it online . I bought it online . , really ? Do you often shop online ? really ? Do you often shop online ? , yes . I buy most of my daily necessities online . yes . I buy most of my daily necessities online . , I've never tried E-shopping . Is it better than shopping at an actual store ? I've never tried E-shopping . Is it better than shopping at an actual store ? ," yes , much better . You can log in a website , browse through many items and categories comfortably at home , order the goods , pay by credit or debit card , and the goods will be delivered to your home . " " yes , much better . You can log in a website , browse through many items and categories comfortably at home , order the goods , pay by credit or debit card , and the goods will be delivered to your home . "," sounds good , and I don't have to queue up at the cashier . " " sounds good , and I don't have to queue up at the cashier . "," and you can still go "" window shopping "" just like in a real shopping mall . " " and you can still go "" window shopping "" just like in a real shopping mall . "," well , are there any other advantages ? " " well , are there any other advantages ? "," yes , most of the shops are closed at 22 or even earlier , but the internet operates 24 hours a day , seven days a week , and can be accessed anywhere . " " yes , most of the shops are closed at 22 or even earlier , but the internet operates 24 hours a day , seven days a week , and can be accessed anywhere . ", are there many choices of online shopping ? are there many choices of online shopping ? , sure . You can buy almost anything you can think of . sure . You can buy almost anything you can think of . , perhaps I should have a try . How beautiful the flower is ! ," Really , it's so beautiful . " " Really , it's so beautiful . "," You like it . Well , I'll gather in for you . " " You like it . Well , I'll gather in for you . ", You mustn't pick it in this place . You mustn't pick it in this place . , Where it is ? Where it is ? , It's a private garden . "You look run down , Brian . "," I've been feeling under the weather recently . I caught a bad cold last week , and I still haven't got over it . " " I've been feeling under the weather recently . I caught a bad cold last week , and I still haven't got over it . "," Well , you wanna take a sick leave ? All you need now is a good , long rest . " " Well , you wanna take a sick leave ? All you need now is a good , long rest . ", I guess so . Even though I seem to be over the worst of it . I don't want to give the bug to anyone in the office . I guess so . Even though I seem to be over the worst of it . I don't want to give the bug to anyone in the office . , Good idea . "Mom , what are you doing ? ", I'm clipping coupons . I'm clipping coupons . , Still clipping coupons ? Still clipping coupons ? , It's a good way to save money . It's a good way to save money . , Saving money ? How much money can you save by those 1 or 2 dollar discount coupons ? Saving money ? How much money can you save by those 1 or 2 dollar discount coupons ? , How much ? Last week I save $ 10 on food . "Well , we've settled the question of price , quality and quantity . Now what about the terms of payment ? ", We only accept payment by irrevocable letter of credit payable against shipping documents . We only accept payment by irrevocable letter of credit payable against shipping documents . , I see . Could you make an exception and accept D / A or D / P ? I see . Could you make an exception and accept D / A or D / P ? , I'm afraid not . We insist on a letter of credit . I'm afraid not . We insist on a letter of credit . ," To tell you the truth , a letter of credit would increase the cost of my import . When I open a letter of credit with a bank , I have to pay a deposit . That'll tie up my money and increase my cost . " " To tell you the truth , a letter of credit would increase the cost of my import . When I open a letter of credit with a bank , I have to pay a deposit . That'll tie up my money and increase my cost . ", Consult your bank and see if they will reduce the required deposit to a minimum . Consult your bank and see if they will reduce the required deposit to a minimum . ," Still , there will be bank charges in connection with the credit . It would help me greatly if you would accept D / A or D / P . You can draw on me just as if there were a letter of credit . It makes no great difference to you , but it does to me . " " Still , there will be bank charges in connection with the credit . It would help me greatly if you would accept D / A or D / P . You can draw on me just as if there were a letter of credit . It makes no great difference to you , but it does to me . "," Well , Mrs . Wang , you must be aware that an irrevocable letter of cred it gives the exporter the additional protection of the bank er's guarantee . We always require L / C for our exports . And the other way round , we pay by L / C for our imports . " " Well , Mrs . Wang , you must be aware that an irrevocable letter of cred it gives the exporter the additional protection of the bank er's guarantee . We always require L / C for our exports . And the other way round , we pay by L / C for our imports . "," To meet you half way , what do you say if 50 % by L / C and the balance by D / P ? " " To meet you half way , what do you say if 50 % by L / C and the balance by D / P ? "," I'm very sorry , Mrs . Wang . But I'm afraid I can't promise you even that . As I've said , we require payment by L / C . " I'd like to make an appointment with Dr.Cooper.Could you arrange it for me ? , Yes.Would tomorrow morning be all right with you ? Yes.Would tomorrow morning be all right with you ? ," Sorry , I've got a meeting from nine to ten.What about Monday afternoon ? " " Sorry , I've got a meeting from nine to ten.What about Monday afternoon ? ", I'm afraid he's fully engaged.Could you make it another time ? "Man , I ’ m freaking out ! You gotta help me ! "," Whoa , whoa , take it easy , relax . Geez , you ’ re sweating like a pig ! What ’ s going on ? " " Whoa , whoa , take it easy , relax . Geez , you ’ re sweating like a pig ! What ’ s going on ? "," I can ’ t go through with this ! I just can ’ t ! I ’ m not ready for marriage ! What was I thinking ? I ’ m only thirty five years old ! I ’ Ve got my entire life ahead of me , adventures waiting ! I can ’ t settle down yet ! " " I can ’ t go through with this ! I just can ’ t ! I ’ m not ready for marriage ! What was I thinking ? I ’ m only thirty five years old ! I ’ Ve got my entire life ahead of me , adventures waiting ! I can ’ t settle down yet ! ", What are you talking about ? It wasn ’ t more than a month ago that you were rambling on about how you are tired of living the life of a bachelor and how you envy your friends that have a family ! What are you talking about ? It wasn ’ t more than a month ago that you were rambling on about how you are tired of living the life of a bachelor and how you envy your friends that have a family ! , I know . I know ! I know . I know ! ," Let ’ s think this through . First of all , you cannot leave Amy at the altar . Not only will she be humiliated and kill you , but she is the woman that you love and the woman of your dreams ! Why would you want to end that or jeopardize it like this ? Second of all , you are just getting cold feet . You know deep down inside that you want to marry her , so cut the crap and do it ! " " Let ’ s think this through . First of all , you cannot leave Amy at the altar . Not only will she be humiliated and kill you , but she is the woman that you love and the woman of your dreams ! Why would you want to end that or jeopardize it like this ? Second of all , you are just getting cold feet . You know deep down inside that you want to marry her , so cut the crap and do it ! "," You ’ re right . I ’ m being crazy ! Ok , I ’ m ready , let ’ s do this ! " " You ’ re right . I ’ m being crazy ! Ok , I ’ m ready , let ’ s do this ! ", Great ! Phew ! That was a close one ! You had me going there for a minute I thought I was gonna have to slap some sense into you . "You voted , right ? ", You know I did . You know I did . , Who did you vote for ? Who did you vote for ? ," I voted for Obama , of course ! " " I voted for Obama , of course ! ", Can you believe that he actually won ? Can you believe that he actually won ? , I knew he would win . I knew he would win . , I didn ’ t think he would . I didn ’ t think he would . , He was the top candidate . He was the top candidate . , I figured people wouldn ’ t vote for him because he ’ s African American . I figured people wouldn ’ t vote for him because he ’ s African American . , That just goes to show that America is finally turning over a new leaf . That just goes to show that America is finally turning over a new leaf . , You ’ re absolutely right . You ’ re absolutely right . , I ’ m excited that Barack Obama is our President . Why are you arresting me ? , There is a warrant out for your arrest . There is a warrant out for your arrest . , What kind of warrant ? What kind of warrant ? , You have a bench warrant . You have a bench warrant . , What is that ? What is that ? , Have you missed a court date ? Have you missed a court date ? , I never went to court . I never went to court . , I can't help you . I can't help you . , This is unfair . This is unfair . , A lot of things aren't fair . That's life . A lot of things aren't fair . That's life . ," I have rights , don't I ? " " I have rights , don't I ? ", You have the right to an attorney . Hey Suzie . Guess what ? I'm having a baby ! , Really ? That's so great . Congratulations . Really ? That's so great . Congratulations . , Thanks . I'm so excited . We've been trying for 8 months now . Thanks . I'm so excited . We've been trying for 8 months now . , That's really exciting . How many months are you pregnant ? That's really exciting . How many months are you pregnant ? , Three months . Three months . , Are you going to find out if it is a boy or a girl ? Are you going to find out if it is a boy or a girl ? ," I want to , but Bob doesn't . He wants to be surprised like the old fashioned way . " " I want to , but Bob doesn't . He wants to be surprised like the old fashioned way . ", Maybe it's more exciting not knowing . Maybe it's more exciting not knowing . , I'd rather know and buy all the baby things ahead of time . I'd rather know and buy all the baby things ahead of time . , There are so many things you have to prepare for . There are so many things you have to prepare for . ," I know I am going to be busy , but I know I can handle it . I have been looking forward to this day for a long long time . " " I know I am going to be busy , but I know I can handle it . I have been looking forward to this day for a long long time . ", It really must be an exciting time for you guys . It really must be an exciting time for you guys . , Thank you so much . "Passport , please ! ", Here you are . Here you are . , Are you Chinese ? Are you Chinese ? ," Yes , I am . " " Yes , I am . ", Where in China are you from ? Where in China are you from ? , Fujisan Province . Fujisan Province . , There are a lot of people from China visiting right now . There are a lot of people from China visiting right now . ," It's not surprising . Our school year just ended , and a lot of Chinese are on vacation . " " It's not surprising . Our school year just ended , and a lot of Chinese are on vacation . ", How long do you plan to stay ? How long do you plan to stay ? , About half a month . About half a month . , All right . Here's your passport . Welcome to Australia . All right . Here's your passport . Welcome to Australia . , Thank you . Mark . Where have you been ? I ’ Ve been calling you all morning . , I ’ Ve been playing computer games . I ’ Ve been playing computer games . , What ? So you blew me off yesterday and today over a stupid video game ? What game is so important that you have no time for me anymore ? What are you playing ? What ? So you blew me off yesterday and today over a stupid video game ? What game is so important that you have no time for me anymore ? What are you playing ? , It ’ s called Counter Strike.It ’ s a first person shooter game.It ’ s awesome.It ’ s a multi player game where you can go online and compete against players from all over the world . It ’ s called Counter Strike.It ’ s a first person shooter game.It ’ s awesome.It ’ s a multi player game where you can go online and compete against players from all over the world . , You ’ Ve been wasting your time on this ? I can ’ t believe it ! It doesn ’ t even look fun or challenging ! You ’ Ve been wasting your time on this ? I can ’ t believe it ! It doesn ’ t even look fun or challenging ! , My laptop is on my bed . If you think it ’ s so easy then get on line and try to beat me . My laptop is on my bed . If you think it ’ s so easy then get on line and try to beat me . , Fine ! Fine ! , Damp it ! How are you killing me with a single shot ? It ’ s not fair ! I don ’ t want to play anymore ! Let ’ s go get something to eat . Damp it ! How are you killing me with a single shot ? It ’ s not fair ! I don ’ t want to play anymore ! Let ’ s go get something to eat . , Can you bring me something ? I am totally hooked on this game ! I need something to wash this down . Is there any juice in the fridge ? , What is that ? It looks like something from a swamp ! What is that ? It looks like something from a swamp ! , It's a green drink . It's supposed to be full of vitamins and minerals . It's a green drink . It's supposed to be full of vitamins and minerals . ," You know , healthy eating doesn't have to make you gag . " " You know , healthy eating doesn't have to make you gag . "," The sales lady said that even if I eat right , I wouldn't get enough vitamins . " " The sales lady said that even if I eat right , I wouldn't get enough vitamins . ", Have you ever tried it ? Or are you just going to believe the sales lady ? Have you ever tried it ? Or are you just going to believe the sales lady ? , It's easier to drink this once a day than eat fruit and vegetables all day . It's easier to drink this once a day than eat fruit and vegetables all day . ," It may take less time , but I don't know about easier . Yuck . " "Oh , no . It looks like we're late . ", Let's just sit in the back . We can still hear the service from here . Let's just sit in the back . We can still hear the service from here . , There're so many people here . Where are Rich and Cath and Taylor's parents ? There're so many people here . Where are Rich and Cath and Taylor's parents ? , They're probably up front . The preacher's about to speak . Let's listen . They're probably up front . The preacher's about to speak . Let's listen . , That was such a touching speech . He must have really known Taylor well . That was such a touching speech . He must have really known Taylor well . ," Oh , how I wish this all wasn't happening ! " Get up as early as six o'clock only to be jammed at every crossroad and still late for work . What a life ! I've had enough of it . ," Cool down , man . Everyone is fed up with the rush-hour traffic . But life isn't really all that . You should take the initiative and make some changes first . " " Cool down , man . Everyone is fed up with the rush-hour traffic . But life isn't really all that . You should take the initiative and make some changes first . ", What should I do then ? What should I do then ? ," I recommend you ride a bike instead of commuting by bus . It may offer you many benefits . First , it's good for your health . I'm afraid it's not necessary for me to further elaborate . While lots of people spend time like an hour each morning exercising , a bike ride to work not only builds you up , but also makes full use of time . You might as well sleep out for a longer hour . " " I recommend you ride a bike instead of commuting by bus . It may offer you many benefits . First , it's good for your health . I'm afraid it's not necessary for me to further elaborate . While lots of people spend time like an hour each morning exercising , a bike ride to work not only builds you up , but also makes full use of time . You might as well sleep out for a longer hour . "," I know cycling is always a more favorable choice than a bus . After all , it's a sport . But do you think it a pleasant experience to take in the dirty , polled air on the road ? " " I know cycling is always a more favorable choice than a bus . After all , it's a sport . But do you think it a pleasant experience to take in the dirty , polled air on the road ? "," Well , such things are just unavoidable in a great metropolis like Beijing . I think a still more desirable benefit is psychological . Bicycling home after work can help release your stress . Life in the offices is miserable . You just sit there in a daze , gazing at the monitor and dealing with files and documents . Why don't you give a full play to your energy after work ? Enjoy the speed on the road . Just think , you are flashing past the poles with your own energy . How great ! " What should be put in my education background ? ," You are expected to write the educational experience about your high school and college , even the time span . " " You are expected to write the educational experience about your high school and college , even the time span . ", What do you mean by ' job intentions ' ? What do you mean by ' job intentions ' ? ," Job intentions refer to the kind of job you are eager to get , for example , accounting , marketing . " "Does tea-serving follow any special etiquette in China ? Each time I dropped in at my Chinese friends ' homes , their parents would offer me a cup of hot , strong tea , though they never inquired of me about whether I want it . "," You've got a point there . It is a custom and good manners to serve tea to a guest who comes to pay a visit . There is no need to ask if he needs it or not , or if he wants something else . It might be an insult to the guest if he is left sitting there without being served tea . " " You've got a point there . It is a custom and good manners to serve tea to a guest who comes to pay a visit . There is no need to ask if he needs it or not , or if he wants something else . It might be an insult to the guest if he is left sitting there without being served tea . "," So the guest is presumed to be thirsty and in need of some drink after the trip . In that case , I guess , in return , the guest doesn't have to drink it if he wouldn't like it . " " So the guest is presumed to be thirsty and in need of some drink after the trip . In that case , I guess , in return , the guest doesn't have to drink it if he wouldn't like it . "," It wouldn't be considered rude behavior if he doesn't even take a single drop . But he'd better receive the teacup with both hands and bow his thanks when the cup is brought before his face . When the host pours hot water into his cup , he may also choose to tap his index finger on the table , meaning "" Thanks "" . No matter if he likes it or not , it is impolite if he doesn't even lay a finger on the cup . " " It wouldn't be considered rude behavior if he doesn't even take a single drop . But he'd better receive the teacup with both hands and bow his thanks when the cup is brought before his face . When the host pours hot water into his cup , he may also choose to tap his index finger on the table , meaning "" Thanks "" . No matter if he likes it or not , it is impolite if he doesn't even lay a finger on the cup . "," So next time , I'd better take a few sips , to ' save face ' at least , right ? " " So next time , I'd better take a few sips , to ' save face ' at least , right ? "," Sure . The guest is welcomed by being served tea . But if after chatting for a while , the host asks servants or family members to serve a new cup of tea , or add some hot water , he is giving another signal . " " Sure . The guest is welcomed by being served tea . But if after chatting for a while , the host asks servants or family members to serve a new cup of tea , or add some hot water , he is giving another signal . "," What does that imply , then ? " " What does that imply , then ? "," More often than not , the understatement is ' I'm afraid it's time you leave ' . " "Hey , Sandy , what's new ? Interested in a movie tonight ? "," I wish I could , but I'm busy . I'm going to work at a soup kitchen tonight . " " I wish I could , but I'm busy . I'm going to work at a soup kitchen tonight . ", Soup kitchen ? Is that a new restaurant or something ? Soup kitchen ? Is that a new restaurant or something ? ," Nah , it's a place where homelesspeople go to eat . " " Nah , it's a place where homelesspeople go to eat . ", How did you get involved in something like that ? How did you get involved in something like that ? ," Well , the minister at my church told us about it , and it seemed interesting . I thought I'd try it once , and if I didn't like it I'd stop . " " Well , the minister at my church told us about it , and it seemed interesting . I thought I'd try it once , and if I didn't like it I'd stop . ", So what do you do there ? So what do you do there ? ," It's simple . All we do is prepare some food , usually sandwiches and some fruit , and give it out to them at the soup kitchen . " " It's simple . All we do is prepare some food , usually sandwiches and some fruit , and give it out to them at the soup kitchen . "," Yeah , it sounds easy . How long does it take ? " " Yeah , it sounds easy . How long does it take ? "," Only about two hours , for a couple of days a month . Why don't you give it a try ? " " Only about two hours , for a couple of days a month . Why don't you give it a try ? "," I don't know . I mean , I like helping the community and all that , but I don't know if I have the time ... " " I don't know . I mean , I like helping the community and all that , but I don't know if I have the time ... "," Come on , it's easy , and it'll make you feel good . Why don't you come with me tonight ? " How often do you service the pump ? ," We take very good care of this particular pump . It's a crucial part of our process . We clean it and flush it through at the end of every shift , We check the high pressure seals , recalibrate the gauges and lubricate all moving parts weekly . We replace the gaskets every month . " " We take very good care of this particular pump . It's a crucial part of our process . We clean it and flush it through at the end of every shift , We check the high pressure seals , recalibrate the gauges and lubricate all moving parts weekly . We replace the gaskets every month . ", How do you decide how often these things need to be done ? How do you decide how often these things need to be done ? ," Well , from experience we can predict the lifespan of different components . We try to replace components before they fail or wear out . This prevents the equipment from breaking down . It also saves us a lot of trouble ! " You did well on the math test . , Of course . Of course . , Don ’ t you always fail in the math tests ? Don ’ t you always fail in the math tests ? , Things were different this time . I sat by a math genius . Things were different this time . I sat by a math genius . , Huh ? You mean you snuck a peek at his test ? Huh ? You mean you snuck a peek at his test ? , B :: Come on ! I just took a glance . B :: Come on ! I just took a glance . , Are you crazy ? You were cheating . I cannot understand why she always helps and supports her brother . , Why do you say so ? Why do you say so ? , Because he is often in trouble . Because he is often in trouble . , She has promised her mother that she would be with him through thick and thin . She has promised her mother that she would be with him through thick and thin . ," Oh , I see . " Who's it knocking at the door ? , I think it's the postman.Will you go and open the door ? I think it's the postman.Will you go and open the door ? , All right . I'll get it . "Hello , are you Chinese ? "," No , I'm Korean . Where are you from ? " " No , I'm Korean . Where are you from ? ", I'm from America . Are you settling in all right ? I'm from America . Are you settling in all right ? , I've already found a flat and it's quite comfortable . What about you ? I've already found a flat and it's quite comfortable . What about you ? , I live in my uncle's house . He came here ten years ago . I live in my uncle's house . He came here ten years ago . , What do you think of the local accent here ? Has it been causing you any problems ? What do you think of the local accent here ? Has it been causing you any problems ? , I think it's just a matter of getting used to it . I think it's just a matter of getting used to it . , I can't agree more . Have you heard the news ? , I haven't heard anything . I haven't heard anything . , Deborah had her baby last week . Deborah had her baby last week . , Nobody told me . Nobody told me . , I thought you heard . I thought you heard . , I really wasn't told anything . I really wasn't told anything . , She was a cute 8 pounds 6 ounces . She was a cute 8 pounds 6 ounces . ," Wow , how exciting . " " Wow , how exciting . "," I know , you should really go and see her and the baby . " " I know , you should really go and see her and the baby . ", Of course I will . Of course I will . , I just wanted to let you know what happened . I just wanted to let you know what happened . , I appreciate that . Hi . I ’ m here for flight 514 returning to Beijing but the board shows there is a delay.How long of a delay is expected ? ," So far it looks like we will be leaving two hours late , but keep checking the departing flights status board just in case . " " So far it looks like we will be leaving two hours late , but keep checking the departing flights status board just in case . ", Do you think it ’ s safe to leave to get a quick bite ? Do you think it ’ s safe to leave to get a quick bite ? ," I think you should stay in the airport . Even though the delay is expected to be two hours , the flight departure could be announced any minute . Who knows ? " " I think you should stay in the airport . Even though the delay is expected to be two hours , the flight departure could be announced any minute . Who knows ? ", What seems to be the problem ? What seems to be the problem ? , It seems there are some loose bolts on one of the wings . It happens all the time . No need to worry . It seems there are some loose bolts on one of the wings . It happens all the time . No need to worry . , Umm ... You know ... Actually I was thinking of trying another airline . No need to hold my seat . What do you do in your spare time ? , I have many hobbies . I like almost all kinds of sports and I also like to listen to classical music . I have many hobbies . I like almost all kinds of sports and I also like to listen to classical music . , What kinds of sports do you like ? What kinds of sports do you like ? , I like playing basketball . Basketball is a very exciting game because it keeps you alert and I also enjoy the team spirit of basketball . I like playing basketball . Basketball is a very exciting game because it keeps you alert and I also enjoy the team spirit of basketball . , Who is your favorite author ? Who is your favorite author ? , I like the novels of Dickens very much . I've read almost all of them in Chinese translation . I like the novels of Dickens very much . I've read almost all of them in Chinese translation . , Are you a music lover ? Are you a music lover ? ," Yes , I like listening to Beethoven's works . " " Yes , I like listening to Beethoven's works . ", What kinds of films do you enjoy ? What kinds of films do you enjoy ? , I like all kinds as long as they are exciting . "Hello , I brought a lap-top computer with me . Do you know how can I use the internet in my room ? "," Well , right now , we can't afford internet use in the rooms . But you can go to the web bar in our hotel . It's on the 12 floor . " " Well , right now , we can't afford internet use in the rooms . But you can go to the web bar in our hotel . It's on the 12 floor . ", Thank you . I think I will go there . "Come in , come in , what can I do for you ? "," Professor Donald , are you giving your advanced geology course again next semester ? " " Professor Donald , are you giving your advanced geology course again next semester ? "," Yes , I am applying on it . " " Yes , I am applying on it . "," I wonder if I could enroll in it . I know it is a graduate course and I ' m a junior , but ... " " I wonder if I could enroll in it . I know it is a graduate course and I ' m a junior , but ... ", Aren't you a bit young ? I have a lot of qualified seniors to take the course and they usually have a hard time keeping up . Aren't you a bit young ? I have a lot of qualified seniors to take the course and they usually have a hard time keeping up . ," I know , but the geology of the American west is my major interest and I have done a large reading in the field . " " I know , but the geology of the American west is my major interest and I have done a large reading in the field . "," Well , if you think you are ready , I'll let you enroll . " " Well , if you think you are ready , I'll let you enroll . "," Oh , thanks , professor Donald . This is really very nice of you . " "You don't have to play that record so loud , do you ? ", I'm sorry . Has it been bothering you ? I'm sorry . Has it been bothering you ? , Yes . And please ask me the next time you want to use something . Yes . And please ask me the next time you want to use something . , I'm sorry . I meant to ask you . "Yes , sir . Where would you like to go ? ", Silk market . Silk market . , Is it the one on Xi Shut Street ? Is it the one on Xi Shut Street ? ," Yes , That ’ s right . " "Hi , Andy . I am going to Isabel ’ s . Are you coming ? ", No . The things are too expensive there for me . I can't afford it . No . The things are too expensive there for me . I can't afford it . ," That is no problem at all . Isabel ’ s is having a clearance sale , and today is the last day . You don't want to miss such a good chance , do you ? " " That is no problem at all . Isabel ’ s is having a clearance sale , and today is the last day . You don't want to miss such a good chance , do you ? ", Really ? That's wonderful . Can you wait a second ? I need to change . Really ? That's wonderful . Can you wait a second ? I need to change . ," All right , but hurry up . It takes you hours to change . " " All right , but hurry up . It takes you hours to change . ", I will . Do you think we can get something really nice and cheap ? I mean this is the last day . I will . Do you think we can get something really nice and cheap ? I mean this is the last day . , I think so . They don't sell shoddy cloth for one thing . I think so . They don't sell shoddy cloth for one thing . , Should we ask Cindy to come along ? She saw the evening gown made of silk last month that she wanted to buy very much . She didn't buy it of course . It would cost her three months ’ salary . Should we ask Cindy to come along ? She saw the evening gown made of silk last month that she wanted to buy very much . She didn't buy it of course . It would cost her three months ’ salary . , She already bought that evening gown . She already bought that evening gown . , When ? When ? ," Yesterday . She wore that gown last night , and showed it off to everybody at Mr . Mile ’ s party . " " Yesterday . She wore that gown last night , and showed it off to everybody at Mr . Mile ’ s party . ", Oh ? Isn't that like her . Oh ? Isn't that like her . ," Hurry up , will you ? We ’ ll have to go to the gas station first . " " Hurry up , will you ? We ’ ll have to go to the gas station first . "," All right , all right . I am ready to go . Let's go ! " I have a parking ticket to pay for . , Did you bring your ticket ? Did you bring your ticket ? ," Yes , I remembered to bring my ticket with me today . " " Yes , I remembered to bring my ticket with me today . ", Did you bring your ID ? Did you bring your ID ? , I didn't bring my ID . I didn't bring my ID . , You're going to need your ID to pay the ticket . You're going to need your ID to pay the ticket . , What do you need my ID for ? What do you need my ID for ? , We have to know that this ticket is really yours . We have to know that this ticket is really yours . ," All right , I see what you mean . " " All right , I see what you mean . "," Next time you come back , bring your ID . " " Next time you come back , bring your ID . ", Will everything be cleared from my record ? Will everything be cleared from my record ? ," Yes , everything will be cleared . " Can I have my money back on this skirt ? , Anything wrong with it ? Anything wrong with it ? ," Yes , this is defective . See ? I didn't notice this hole when I bought it . " " Yes , this is defective . See ? I didn't notice this hole when I bought it . "," Oh , I'm very sorry about that . You can change it for another one if you prefer . " " Oh , I'm very sorry about that . You can change it for another one if you prefer . "," If you have exactly the same one-same color , same design , and same size , of course . " " If you have exactly the same one-same color , same design , and same size , of course . ", This one is the same size and color . But the design is different . "Miss , please give something to drink . "," Excuse me , sir . What kind of drink do you want ? " " Excuse me , sir . What kind of drink do you want ? ", Do you have whisky ? Do you have whisky ? ," Yes , but you have to pay for it . " " Yes , but you have to pay for it . "," Well , in that case please give me some free drink . " " Well , in that case please give me some free drink . "," Wait a minute , I will bring you some juice . " I'm sorry to make you wait . What did you decide ? ," Well , I wasn't planning on spending that much money today , so ... " " Well , I wasn't planning on spending that much money today , so ... "," Trust me , it's worth it . With the "" Love , Amy Card "" , you'll get a 20 percent discount on everything in the store , every time you shop ! " " Trust me , it's worth it . With the "" Love , Amy Card "" , you'll get a 20 percent discount on everything in the store , every time you shop ! ", Even if an item is on sale ? Even if an item is on sale ? ," Yes ! And there are more bargains . See these pajamas ? If you buy a pair now , you get this teddy bear as a gift ! " " Yes ! And there are more bargains . See these pajamas ? If you buy a pair now , you get this teddy bear as a gift ! ", Oh ! It's so cute ! Yes ? , I'm afraid you can't smoke here . I'm afraid you can't smoke here . , Why not ? Why not ? , Can't you see the notes here ? Can't you see the notes here ? , I'm sorry . I can't . What does the note say . I'm sorry . I can't . What does the note say . , It says No smoking . It says No smoking . ," Sorry , I'm very near sighted . " I'm looking for some lipsticks . Do you still have some in peach rose ? ," Oh , yes . That is a beautiful color . It has been a very popular lipstick this season . I have just two left . " " Oh , yes . That is a beautiful color . It has been a very popular lipstick this season . I have just two left . ", Great . I'll take one . Great . I'll take one . ," Have you heard about our special promotion this month ? If you purchase at least 200 yuan in any loreal products , you will receive this black hand bag with a sample of blusher , mascara and two shades of eye shadow . " " Have you heard about our special promotion this month ? If you purchase at least 200 yuan in any loreal products , you will receive this black hand bag with a sample of blusher , mascara and two shades of eye shadow . ", Wow . That sounds like a bargain . I'm running low on facial moisturizer and powder . Could you ring those up for me along with the lipstick ? Wow . That sounds like a bargain . I'm running low on facial moisturizer and powder . Could you ring those up for me along with the lipstick ? , I'd be glad to . Do you need anything else ? I'd be glad to . Do you need anything else ? , That ’ s all . "This room is unacceptable . I want a new one , and I want a refund for tonight . "," Would you please tell me the exact problem , sir ? " " Would you please tell me the exact problem , sir ? ", I'm being attacked by hordes of cockroaches ! I'm being attacked by hordes of cockroaches ! ," Oh , my gosh , they're back ? Another room at once , sir , plus a full refund , of course . " " Oh , my gosh , they're back ? Another room at once , sir , plus a full refund , of course . ", Thank you very much . This has been a most unsettling experience . Thank you very much . This has been a most unsettling experience . ," Sir , our guests are our reason for being . " "Bob , put on your shoes , your feet are really smelly . ", No foot gives out scent . No foot gives out scent . , But don't forget you are in a cafe . But don't forget you are in a cafe . ," Never mind , the odour of my feet will quicken their eating speed . " " Never mind , the odour of my feet will quicken their eating speed . ", I simply can't bear your barbaric behavior . I simply can't bear your barbaric behavior . , Don ’ t pretend you are a good God . Don ’ t pretend you are a good God . , You should feel shameful for your behavior . You should feel shameful for your behavior . , I've never experienced such a kind of feeling . I've never experienced such a kind of feeling . , I'm really sick of you . Have you heard Jenny divorced her French husband ? ," Oh , really ? No wonder that she looks quite depressed recently . " " Oh , really ? No wonder that she looks quite depressed recently . ", Yes . They used to be joined at the hip . Yes . They used to be joined at the hip . , I heard they were just married for half a year . I heard they were just married for half a year . , That ’ s true . She said they often argued over nickel-and-dime things . That ’ s true . She said they often argued over nickel-and-dime things . , Yeah . Mixed marriage is tempting but full of culture shock . Yeah . Mixed marriage is tempting but full of culture shock . ," You said it . You know , they fell in love at the first sight and quickly jumped into marriage . " " You said it . You know , they fell in love at the first sight and quickly jumped into marriage . ", Maybe they were just attracted to each other but too different to be married . Maybe they were just attracted to each other but too different to be married . , Definitely . Just hope Jenny can recover from the pain of divorce soon . What a terrible house ! ," I'm sick of it , too . " " I'm sick of it , too . "," The door bell doesn't work , the sink is leaking , there's no hot water , and the building is falling apart ! " " The door bell doesn't work , the sink is leaking , there's no hot water , and the building is falling apart ! "," It's no use complaining.If we had got enough money , we wouldn't put up with it ! " "What a nice dress , Jean.You look marvelous ! "," You , too . Where did you get your new hat ? " " You , too . Where did you get your new hat ? "," From the Crown's . Oh , what lovely earrings you have ! Are they diamond ? " " From the Crown's . Oh , what lovely earrings you have ! Are they diamond ? ", Yes . It's a birthday present from my husband ! Yes . It's a birthday present from my husband ! ," Well , you are lucky to have such a considerate husband . Mine hasn't brought me a single rose since we married . " " Well , you are lucky to have such a considerate husband . Mine hasn't brought me a single rose since we married . "," He'll come out with surprises . Just wait and see . Look at that woman , with the white chiffon ! " " He'll come out with surprises . Just wait and see . Look at that woman , with the white chiffon ! "," She's chic , isn't she ? " " She's chic , isn't she ? "," Yes . I like the dress . It must be the latest fashion . Look , the hem has lowered , and the waist narrowed . " " Yes . I like the dress . It must be the latest fashion . Look , the hem has lowered , and the waist narrowed . "," It makes me feel rather shabby . That woman has a good taste in dressing , I would say . " " It makes me feel rather shabby . That woman has a good taste in dressing , I would say . ", Yes . She dressed with an individual flair . I rather envy her . Yes . She dressed with an individual flair . I rather envy her . , Most women follow fashion like sheep.They don't know any better than imitate . Most women follow fashion like sheep.They don't know any better than imitate . , I quite agree with you.See the woman there ? I dare say she hasn't got any eyes . How could she match the mauve gown with the green handbag ? And all that jewelry ! I quite agree with you.See the woman there ? I dare say she hasn't got any eyes . How could she match the mauve gown with the green handbag ? And all that jewelry ! ," The gown is quite expensive , believe me . " " The gown is quite expensive , believe me . ", So what ? It only makes her look cheap and vulgar . So what ? It only makes her look cheap and vulgar . , You know those upstarts . They're all show-offs ! I think I'd better have a diet ; otherwise I'd look like a ballon soon . You know those upstarts . They're all show-offs ! I think I'd better have a diet ; otherwise I'd look like a ballon soon . ," You're quite slim . In fact , if you were one of those starlets , the movie company would say you have a fabulous figure . " " You're quite slim . In fact , if you were one of those starlets , the movie company would say you have a fabulous figure . ", Thanks . I'm flattered . Thanks . I'm flattered . ," Oh , my shoes pinch me . Let's find a seat and sit a while . " What ’ s your attitude when do wrong things at work ? , The buck stops here . "David , do you think we are lucky to have the weekend ? ", Definitely . I need to have enough time to have a rest on this weekend . We worked like bees in the whole working days . Definitely . I need to have enough time to have a rest on this weekend . We worked like bees in the whole working days . ," I agree with you . What do you want to do , except sleeping ? " " I agree with you . What do you want to do , except sleeping ? "," Let me think . Oh , awful ! I still have not finished the chart which was assigned by Mr . Wharton on Friday . So that task will make my busy . " " Let me think . Oh , awful ! I still have not finished the chart which was assigned by Mr . Wharton on Friday . So that task will make my busy . ", I am better . I will go out to have a visit to my aunt . Why don't we have fun on weekend ? I am better . I will go out to have a visit to my aunt . Why don't we have fun on weekend ? , So what ? Hello and welcome . How may I be of service ? ," Hello . I want to buy some RIB , is it OK to use US dollars ? " " Hello . I want to buy some RIB , is it OK to use US dollars ? "," Yes , of course . What's the amount you'd like to change ? " " Yes , of course . What's the amount you'd like to change ? ", I think 250 dollars should be sufficient . I think 250 dollars should be sufficient . , Please fill out this exchange form and I'll need to see your passport . Don't forget to sign your name at the bottom . Please fill out this exchange form and I'll need to see your passport . Don't forget to sign your name at the bottom . ," Oh , right , of course . Here you go . " " Oh , right , of course . Here you go . "," Here is your RIB , the exchange form and receipt and your passport . Please check the amount . " " Here is your RIB , the exchange form and receipt and your passport . Please check the amount . ", It's correct . Is there any way I can change it back before I leave the country ? It's correct . Is there any way I can change it back before I leave the country ? ," Yes , that can be done here . Just make sure you keep the exchange form and the receipt and you can come back at the end of your stay and we'll be only to happy to change it back into foreign currency . " " Yes , that can be done here . Just make sure you keep the exchange form and the receipt and you can come back at the end of your stay and we'll be only to happy to change it back into foreign currency . "," That's wonderful news , thanks for all your help . " "Onxiu Travel Agency , may I help you ? "," Yes . I'd like to make a plane reservation to Shanghai , China . " " Yes . I'd like to make a plane reservation to Shanghai , China . "," Your name , please ? " " Your name , please ? ", Via Kiang . I'd like to leave on May 5th . Via Kiang . I'd like to leave on May 5th . ," Let me see what's available . Yes , Air China has a flight on May 5th at nine fifteen in the morning . " " Let me see what's available . Yes , Air China has a flight on May 5th at nine fifteen in the morning . "," Well , I need an economy ticket . " " Well , I need an economy ticket . ", Single ticket or return ticket ? Single ticket or return ticket ? ," Single . What's the fare , PLS ? " " Single . What's the fare , PLS ? ", Economy fare for single ticket from Beijing to Shanghai is 500 yuan . Economy fare for single ticket from Beijing to Shanghai is 500 yuan . , I see . Is my ticket confirmed then ? I see . Is my ticket confirmed then ? ," Yes , your seat is confirmed on that flight . Pls arrive at the airport one hour before departure . " " Yes , your seat is confirmed on that flight . Pls arrive at the airport one hour before departure . ", Thank you . How many people are there in your family ? ," Five . Besides my parents and me , there are my brother and sister . " " Five . Besides my parents and me , there are my brother and sister . ", That is a big family . How old is your sister ? That is a big family . How old is your sister ? , 15 . 15 . , What about your brother ? What about your brother ? , He ’ s not quite 25 . He ’ s not quite 25 . , Do you miss your family ? Do you miss your family ? , Yes . Yes . , Do you often go home ? Do you often go home ? , No . But I write to them often . No . But I write to them often . , How often do you write to them ? How often do you write to them ? , Once a month . What was your duty like in your previous job ? ," We have a team to make itineraries of the tour , evaluate the value of it for one tourist and recommend the routine for different tourists . " " We have a team to make itineraries of the tour , evaluate the value of it for one tourist and recommend the routine for different tourists . ", Can you name a few examples ? Can you name a few examples ? ," Yes . There are selected itineraries for rich and high-tasted people , common routine for people who are on trade observation tour , and excursion routine for people who have limited time for sightseeing . " morning . Phyllis Seymour speaking . ," Hi , Ms . Seymour ? It ’ s Allan Parker . I ’ Ve been waiting to call you and thank you for all your help last week . " " Hi , Ms . Seymour ? It ’ s Allan Parker . I ’ Ve been waiting to call you and thank you for all your help last week . "," Thank you very much , Mr . Parker . But , that is my job . " " Thank you very much , Mr . Parker . But , that is my job . "," Well , I want to let your boss know that she ’ d better hold on to you ! You ’ re a hard worker ! " Did I do well on my test ? , Do you want to know the honest answer ? Do you want to know the honest answer ? , Why wouldn't I want to know ? Why wouldn't I want to know ? , You had pretty bad scores . You had pretty bad scores . , Exactly what do you mean by bad ? Exactly what do you mean by bad ? , You failed . You failed . , How'd I fail it ? How'd I fail it ? , There are a couple of reasons why you didn't pass . There are a couple of reasons why you didn't pass . , What did I do wrong ? What did I do wrong ? ," To sum it all up , you really just don't know how to drive . " " To sum it all up , you really just don't know how to drive . ", Thanks.Will I be able to take a retest ? Thanks.Will I be able to take a retest ? ," Sure you can , in about two and a half weeks . " Have you gone to school today ? , I went to school today . Did you go to school ? I went to school today . Did you go to school ? ," I couldn't go to school today , I was sick . " " I couldn't go to school today , I was sick . ", That's horrible . I'd be happy to give you the assignments from English class . That's horrible . I'd be happy to give you the assignments from English class . ," Thank you very much , that's kind of you . " " Thank you very much , that's kind of you . ", Don't mention it . Don't mention it . ," When you miss a day of school , I'll be happy to give you the English assignments . " " When you miss a day of school , I'll be happy to give you the English assignments . ", That is greatly appreciated and I hope you feel well enough to go to school tomorrow . "Hey , Philip ! You won ’ t believe this ! ", What ? What ’ s the good news ? What ? What ’ s the good news ? ," My son , Harvey just got into Harvard ! He starts next September . " " My son , Harvey just got into Harvard ! He starts next September . ", That ’ s wonderful ! You must be really proud of him ! I have finished filling in the forms . Can I go to my room now ? ," Yes , here's your key . The bellboy will take you to your room . " " Yes , here's your key . The bellboy will take you to your room . ", Thank you . "Look , who's here , Peter ! "," Oh , Tom ! I thought you were in Paris . " " Oh , Tom ! I thought you were in Paris . ", Just got back.Good to see you ! Just got back.Good to see you ! , Good to see you too ! May we see the wine list please ? , Sure . Our special wine today is a 1989 Chardonnay . Sure . Our special wine today is a 1989 Chardonnay . , That sounds pretty good ! How much is it ? That sounds pretty good ! How much is it ? , It's $ 4.25 cents by the glass . The whole bottle is $ 22.5 . It's $ 4.25 cents by the glass . The whole bottle is $ 22.5 . , I'd like a bottle please . I'd like a bottle please . , I'll need to see your ID please . I'll need to see your ID please . , Here you go . Here you go . ," Sorry about the inconvenience , you look so young . I had make sure you are over 21 years old . " Would you like some drinks ? ," Yes , what kinds of wine do you have ? " " Yes , what kinds of wine do you have ? "," We have various kinds of wine . As for an appetizer , I advise you to order white wine or dry white wine . " " We have various kinds of wine . As for an appetizer , I advise you to order white wine or dry white wine . ", Thank you . Please bring us a bottle of dry white wine . Can you name some festivals of religious nature ? ," Yes , such as Christmas and Easter . " " Yes , such as Christmas and Easter . ", What about historic festivals ? What about historic festivals ? ," Thanksgiving Day , Independence Day . " How many parking tickets have you gotten before ? , I've gotten a few parking tickets before . I've gotten a few parking tickets before . , How many ? How many ? , Only about five or six . Only about five or six . , Have you paid off your parking tickets ? Have you paid off your parking tickets ? ," Yes , I paid my fines . " " Yes , I paid my fines . ", How much do you have to pay for the ticket ? How much do you have to pay for the ticket ? ," If I remember correctly , it's about $ 130 . " " If I remember correctly , it's about $ 130 . ", That's a lot of money . That's a lot of money . , I got one the other day . I got one the other day . ," Well , you better make sure you pay it off . " " Well , you better make sure you pay it off . "," I may just go to the DMV today , so I can pay the fine . " "Mr . Brown , are your children always kicking up a row like this ? I cannot concentrate on my paper . "," Sorry , Mr . Black . I ’ m trying to make them quiet . " " Sorry , Mr . Black . I ’ m trying to make them quiet . "," I ’ m afraid if the noise goes on , I shall have no alternative but to leave . " " I ’ m afraid if the noise goes on , I shall have no alternative but to leave . "," Sorry , sir . Believe me , everything will be all right . " "Here's some flowers , love . Happy Valentine's Day . ", Those are beautiful . They smell lovely . Thank you . Those are beautiful . They smell lovely . Thank you . ," This is let you know that I still you after all this years . I knew there are some up and down when I married you , but through at all , you've always been may my Valentine . " " This is let you know that I still you after all this years . I knew there are some up and down when I married you , but through at all , you've always been may my Valentine . "," Oh , sweet . You've always been my love too . " " Oh , sweet . You've always been my love too . "," I don't think I say this enough , but I want to thank you for your kind listen patience , you ' Ve always been there for me . " " I don't think I say this enough , but I want to thank you for your kind listen patience , you ' Ve always been there for me . "," I'll do everything for you , love . You know that , maybe you didn't realize , but you made everyday a enjoys moment and happy occasion . " " I'll do everything for you , love . You know that , maybe you didn't realize , but you made everyday a enjoys moment and happy occasion . ", I am so glad we met one another . Come on . Don ’ t cheat on me . It ’ s a long shot . , It ’ s true . You should be happy about that . Do you have the letter of approval of employment ? ," No , I haven't got one . My employment petition hasn't been approved yet . " " No , I haven't got one . My employment petition hasn't been approved yet . "," In that case , you are not allowed to work in China , until you get the employment petition . " " In that case , you are not allowed to work in China , until you get the employment petition . "," Ok , I see . " We ’ re asking for donations today . , What are you collecting donations for ? What are you collecting donations for ? , We ’ re trying to raise money for the campaigns . We ’ re trying to raise money for the campaigns . , How much are you planning on raising ? How much are you planning on raising ? , As much as possible . As much as possible . , What kind of fundraisers are you doing ? What kind of fundraisers are you doing ? , We are going door to door . We are going door to door . ," You should try actual fundraisers , too . " " You should try actual fundraisers , too . ", What else can we do ? What else can we do ? , Try having a car wash or selling candy . Try having a car wash or selling candy . , I didn ’ t think of that . I didn ’ t think of that . , I know . It ’ ll also help you make more money . It's time to go to bed . ," But mum , we're watching this movie . " " But mum , we're watching this movie . "," I don't care , it's school in the morning . " " I don't care , it's school in the morning . ", Just 10 more minutes . "Excuse me , Mr . White ? I just need you to sign these before I leave . "," Sure , Sherry . Sorry to have kept you waiting . If you hadn ’ t told me , I probably would have just forgotten all about them . " " Sure , Sherry . Sorry to have kept you waiting . If you hadn ’ t told me , I probably would have just forgotten all about them . "," That ’ s my job , sir . Just one more signature here , please . " " That ’ s my job , sir . Just one more signature here , please . ", There you are . "Hello ! You have reached the offices of Maddox and McKnight , can I help you ? "," Yes , my name is Max Richards . May I please speak to George Nelson ? I have already called several times . It seems I always catch him out of the office . " " Yes , my name is Max Richards . May I please speak to George Nelson ? I have already called several times . It seems I always catch him out of the office . "," Oh , I'm sorry . Mr . Nelson is away at the moment . I'm sorry that you keep missing him while he is out of the office . Would you like to leave a message ? " " Oh , I'm sorry . Mr . Nelson is away at the moment . I'm sorry that you keep missing him while he is out of the office . Would you like to leave a message ? "," I'm sorry , I didn't hear you clearly . Could you repeat that please ? " " I'm sorry , I didn't hear you clearly . Could you repeat that please ? "," Certainly . Mr . Nelson can not take your call at the moment because he is away . He stepped out of the office for the whole afternoon and is not expected back until tomorrow morning . His schedule is very unpredictable at times , so the best way to reach him is to first make an appointment by email or text messaging . " " Certainly . Mr . Nelson can not take your call at the moment because he is away . He stepped out of the office for the whole afternoon and is not expected back until tomorrow morning . His schedule is very unpredictable at times , so the best way to reach him is to first make an appointment by email or text messaging . ", Can I leave a message for him please ? Can I leave a message for him please ? ," Of course , can you leave your name and number ? I'm sure Mr . Nelson will return your call as soon as he is able . " " Of course , can you leave your name and number ? I'm sure Mr . Nelson will return your call as soon as he is able . "," My name is Max Richards , my phone number is 898-3423 . Could you ask him to call me back as soon as he gets back , please ? I have a rather timely matter to discuss with him . " " My name is Max Richards , my phone number is 898-3423 . Could you ask him to call me back as soon as he gets back , please ? I have a rather timely matter to discuss with him . "," Can you tell me what it's about ? I can make a note of it , so Mr . Nelson is aware and prepared when he returns your call . " " Can you tell me what it's about ? I can make a note of it , so Mr . Nelson is aware and prepared when he returns your call . "," Yes , please let him know I would like to discuss the Girard case with him . " I hope we could offer the most favorable terms . ," I am sure you will find our prices are most competitive . Here is our offer . All the prices on the list are firm . If your order is a sizeable one , we could reconsider our prices . " " I am sure you will find our prices are most competitive . Here is our offer . All the prices on the list are firm . If your order is a sizeable one , we could reconsider our prices . ", Good . Is there any commission included ? We are commission agents . Good . Is there any commission included ? We are commission agents . ," As a rule , we don't allow any commission . However , as an encouragement for businesses , we will allow you a 3 % commission . " " As a rule , we don't allow any commission . However , as an encouragement for businesses , we will allow you a 3 % commission . ", Ok . How about the earliest possible shipment ? Ok . How about the earliest possible shipment ? , By the coming September . By the coming September . , Could you make an offer on FOB basis ? Could you make an offer on FOB basis ? , Certainly ! May I help you ? , Yes . I would like to cash my travelers ' check . Here you are . Yes . I would like to cash my travelers ' check . Here you are . , Sure . How do you like your money ? Sure . How do you like your money ? ," In tens and twenties , please . " " In tens and twenties , please . ", No problem . Here you are . No problem . Here you are . , Thanks a lot . I hear you are planning to travel abroad . , Yes . I'm going to the Untied States for travel . What places do you recommend ? Yes . I'm going to the Untied States for travel . What places do you recommend ? ," In my opinion , there are several places you mustn't miss , like Washington D . C , Las Vegas , New York and Los Angeles . " " In my opinion , there are several places you mustn't miss , like Washington D . C , Las Vegas , New York and Los Angeles . ", Someone suggests that I should go to Seattle and Hawaii . Someone suggests that I should go to Seattle and Hawaii . ," Yes , you may consider those two places also . Seattle , for example , is worth visiting and there's a very famous museum called Museum of Flight . " " Yes , you may consider those two places also . Seattle , for example , is worth visiting and there's a very famous museum called Museum of Flight . ", And Seattle is the home of Microsoft and Boeing . That must be a great place . I can't miss it . What did you do ? , He followed me all the way home ! He followed me all the way home ! , That's about five blocks . And around corners too.So he was definitely following you . That's about five blocks . And around corners too.So he was definitely following you . ," Yes , he was . I'm not imagining it.Finally , just when I got home , I turned around and looked at him.He was just standing there . He didn't smile . He just stood there . It was so obvious.What should I do ? I'm so scared . Can I call the police ? " " Yes , he was . I'm not imagining it.Finally , just when I got home , I turned around and looked at him.He was just standing there . He didn't smile . He just stood there . It was so obvious.What should I do ? I'm so scared . Can I call the police ? "," Actually , I don't think you can call the police . Not yet at least.He hasn't done anything . And probably the police will just ignore it.But if anything happens again , then maybe you should call . " " Actually , I don't think you can call the police . Not yet at least.He hasn't done anything . And probably the police will just ignore it.But if anything happens again , then maybe you should call . ", Why can't I call the police now ? He was definitely following me ! Why can't I call the police now ? He was definitely following me ! , Of course you can call the police if you want . That's not what I mean . I'm just saying that they probably won't do anything . Of course you can call the police if you want . That's not what I mean . I'm just saying that they probably won't do anything . , I suppose . What can they do ? I don't even know who he is . I suppose . What can they do ? I don't even know who he is . ," Listen , Carol . Don't let this bother you too much.Probably it's nothing . Just keep your eyes open when you go out.If you see him a third time , and if he follows you again , then I think we should go to the police.But for now , just try not to worry . " " Listen , Carol . Don't let this bother you too much.Probably it's nothing . Just keep your eyes open when you go out.If you see him a third time , and if he follows you again , then I think we should go to the police.But for now , just try not to worry . ", Alright . And I won't go to that cafe for awhile . You seem to have all the jitters about Jane . , Yeah . I am on edge since she was out to the match . Yeah . I am on edge since she was out to the match . , Keep your fingers crossed . She'll bring home the bacon . Keep your fingers crossed . She'll bring home the bacon . ," I do have the confidence , but I still worry about her . " Have you followed the value of dollar lately ? ," How could I help but follow it ? The fluctuation of dollar is killing my company ! The exchange rates are eating into our profits , and we can't do anything about it . " " How could I help but follow it ? The fluctuation of dollar is killing my company ! The exchange rates are eating into our profits , and we can't do anything about it . "," It's really frustrating , isn't it ? I have the same problem . I would feel a lot better if the currency was a little more stable . With the way the dollar plummeting lately , my securities have gone up in smoke . " " It's really frustrating , isn't it ? I have the same problem . I would feel a lot better if the currency was a little more stable . With the way the dollar plummeting lately , my securities have gone up in smoke . "," Every day I have less money ! I haven't spent anything , it is just melting away because of the shifts in exchange rate . " " Every day I have less money ! I haven't spent anything , it is just melting away because of the shifts in exchange rate . "," What we really should be making investment in is the Euro . I've followed the Euro's progress over the last quarter , I think it's about time to buy in . " " What we really should be making investment in is the Euro . I've followed the Euro's progress over the last quarter , I think it's about time to buy in . ", What about the Yen ? What about the Yen ? , Are you kidding ? The Yen is in worse shape than the Dollar ! "Mary , be calm . ", It is impossible . You cheated on me . It is impossible . You cheated on me . ," No , listen to me . I always regard you as my best friend . I admire you , and of course you've helped me so much . I should thank you . " " No , listen to me . I always regard you as my best friend . I admire you , and of course you've helped me so much . I should thank you . ", Shut up ! Shut up ! ," No , listen to me . Perhaps it's my fault that I treat everybody so well . Maybe in other people's eyes , I want you to be my girl-friend . but ... but ... " " No , listen to me . Perhaps it's my fault that I treat everybody so well . Maybe in other people's eyes , I want you to be my girl-friend . but ... but ... "," But you have had lily already ? You should have told me about her , but you didn't . " " But you have had lily already ? You should have told me about her , but you didn't . ", OK ... OK ... Anyway . I will treat you as my best friend . I hope you can do the same . OK ... OK ... Anyway . I will treat you as my best friend . I hope you can do the same . , Leave me ! Go away ! "Hello , Anna . Come in and sit down . "," Hello , doctor . " " Hello , doctor . ", What's the matter ? What's the matter ? , I've got a backache . I've got a backache . , Do you often suffer from backache ? Do you often suffer from backache ? ," No , I don't . I've never had a bad one before . " " No , I don't . I've never had a bad one before . ", When did it start ? When did it start ? , About four days ago . About four days ago . ," Well , go home and rest in bed for two days , then you'll feel better . " " Well , go home and rest in bed for two days , then you'll feel better . ", Can you give me some medicine ? It's very painful . Can you give me some medicine ? It's very painful . ," Yes , I'll give you some pills . Take one a time and three times a day , and come back in three days . If you don't feel ... " Welcome to IBA . Which service do you require ? , I hope you can help me . I've been told about something called ' Financing Link ' ? I hope you can help me . I've been told about something called ' Financing Link ' ? ," Yes , that is our Personal Wealth Management Service . " " Yes , that is our Personal Wealth Management Service . ", Could you tell me more ? Could you tell me more ? ," Of course . Financing Link is a value-added service , and can be tailored to suit your requirements . " " Of course . Financing Link is a value-added service , and can be tailored to suit your requirements . "," So , I can choose exactly what services I require ? That's brilliant . Can I use the card if I'm overseas to withdraw my daily expenses ? " " So , I can choose exactly what services I require ? That's brilliant . Can I use the card if I'm overseas to withdraw my daily expenses ? ", Certainly . We can arrange the structure to suit whatever you require . That's why this service is so popular ; it's suitable for everyone because we make it that way . Certainly . We can arrange the structure to suit whatever you require . That's why this service is so popular ; it's suitable for everyone because we make it that way . ," This is just what I've been looking for . Sign me up right away , please . " "We should know by next month whom to hire . If your application is successful , we'll notify you by mail . ", How long would I wait ? How long would I wait ? , We'll give you our decision in 7 days . We'll give you our decision in 7 days . , Thank you . I hope to hear from you as soon as possible . Thank you . I hope to hear from you as soon as possible . , Please send the next candidate in on your way out . Please send the next candidate in on your way out . ," OK , good-bye . " I am very nervous about signing my escrow papers . ," Escrow involves a lot of paperwork , but I will explain all of the steps to you as we go along . " " Escrow involves a lot of paperwork , but I will explain all of the steps to you as we go along . ", What should I have brought with me ? What should I have brought with me ? ," The only thing I will need to see is your driver ’ s license , as I will be notarizing these papers . " " The only thing I will need to see is your driver ’ s license , as I will be notarizing these papers . ", I feel a little overwhelmed by so many papers . I feel a little overwhelmed by so many papers . , Don ’ t worry about how many papers there are . We are going to look at them one at a time . Don ’ t worry about how many papers there are . We are going to look at them one at a time . , My boyfriend is an attorney and told me that I could fax him anything if I had a question . My boyfriend is an attorney and told me that I could fax him anything if I had a question . , Please get any outside help that you need in understanding your escrow documents . Please get any outside help that you need in understanding your escrow documents . , Is this the last thing that I will need to do before the house becomes mine ? Is this the last thing that I will need to do before the house becomes mine ? ," At the close of escrow , the house will be yours ! " "OK , Ann , you spent quite a bit of time in Australia recently so why don't you talk about that ? "," I really liked living in Australia . I was an international student and I studied education at the university of Sydney . And living in Sydney was fantasticbecuase I could go to the beach anytime I wanted and there was a great nightlife in Sydney . There are lots of great clubs . And people were very , very friendly and easy-going and I met a lot of international people in living Sydney . " " I really liked living in Australia . I was an international student and I studied education at the university of Sydney . And living in Sydney was fantasticbecuase I could go to the beach anytime I wanted and there was a great nightlife in Sydney . There are lots of great clubs . And people were very , very friendly and easy-going and I met a lot of international people in living Sydney . ", Mm-hm . How long were you there ? Mm-hm . How long were you there ? , I was there for almost a year . I was there for almost a year . ," Oh , OK . " " Oh , OK . "," And I travelled a little bit in Australia . I went up the east coast . Up to Frasier Island . Which is a world heritage site . And I saw dingo running along the beach and sharks in the water . We climbed cliffs and went through a rain forest and went camping and then we went up to the ... , which is a but north . And the further north you go in Australia , the hotter it gets . So we were able to go swimming in the ocean and I went diving for the first time but it was a little bit risky cause I didn't have a diving license , so I went on an introductory dive and I saw a giant clam that had a really purple spongy inside that I was able to touch and then the clam closed up really quickly . " " And I travelled a little bit in Australia . I went up the east coast . Up to Frasier Island . Which is a world heritage site . And I saw dingo running along the beach and sharks in the water . We climbed cliffs and went through a rain forest and went camping and then we went up to the ... , which is a but north . And the further north you go in Australia , the hotter it gets . So we were able to go swimming in the ocean and I went diving for the first time but it was a little bit risky cause I didn't have a diving license , so I went on an introductory dive and I saw a giant clam that had a really purple spongy inside that I was able to touch and then the clam closed up really quickly . "," So , did you , did you lose your finger ? " " So , did you , did you lose your finger ? ", Almost . Almost . ," Almost . Ah , you're lucky . Um , it's funny , you go in the water and you worry about sharks , but not clams . " " Almost . Ah , you're lucky . Um , it's funny , you go in the water and you worry about sharks , but not clams . ", Exactly . Exactly . , Will you be going back to Australia soon ? Will you be going back to Australia soon ? , I'd like to go and live there for at least another year . Probably I'll go back to Sydney or maybe I'll go down to Melbourne because it's a really interesting cultural city . They have lot of museums and parks . "In spring , people are feeling refreshed . They take off their heavy winter clothes and walk with a straight back and light steps . They feel they are full of spirits and energy . ", Women in particular . They are anxious to get rid of those thick and clumsy winter suits and put on their new fashionable spring dress . Women in particular . They are anxious to get rid of those thick and clumsy winter suits and put on their new fashionable spring dress . ," Well , when summer comes , the weather is hot and the leaves turn darkgreen ; the sun is blazing and the air is threatening . No one would like to stay in the open air for long . " " Well , when summer comes , the weather is hot and the leaves turn darkgreen ; the sun is blazing and the air is threatening . No one would like to stay in the open air for long . "," That's true . In summer , the first place people want to go is a spacious room with air-conditioning or a quiet river or swimming pool . " " That's true . In summer , the first place people want to go is a spacious room with air-conditioning or a quiet river or swimming pool . "," I myself like very much to listen to the singing of some of the insects , especially the singing of cicadas . " " I myself like very much to listen to the singing of some of the insects , especially the singing of cicadas . "," In autumn , almost all fruits are ripe and all crops are waiting to be harvested . " " In autumn , almost all fruits are ripe and all crops are waiting to be harvested . ", And you can hear singing and laughing everywhere ! People are happy in autumn because autumn brings them harvest and richness and prosperity ! And you can hear singing and laughing everywhere ! People are happy in autumn because autumn brings them harvest and richness and prosperity ! ," Well , winter is a season for relaxation , do you agree with me ? " " Well , winter is a season for relaxation , do you agree with me ? "," Well , it's hard to say . For the fields and rivers , winter is a relaxing season , but for farmers , I think they might take a rest physically , but mentally they are still busy thinking , planning and calculating for the working of the next year . " " Well , it's hard to say . For the fields and rivers , winter is a relaxing season , but for farmers , I think they might take a rest physically , but mentally they are still busy thinking , planning and calculating for the working of the next year . ", Maybe you are right . How much are you planning to buy ? ," Well , it's not how much , but what I'm going to buy that matters . I'm going ski shopping ! " " Well , it's not how much , but what I'm going to buy that matters . I'm going ski shopping ! ", Cool ! Can I come ? Cool ! Can I come ? , No . The front seat folds down all the way so there's just enough space for the skis ... No . The front seat folds down all the way so there's just enough space for the skis ... , But not enough space for me ? But not enough space for me ? , Not unless you lose about 100 pounds ... Not unless you lose about 100 pounds ... , Billy ... Excuse me . I ’ m a stranger here and lost my way . , Can I help you ? Can I help you ? , Sure . Can I get to the central department stall this way ? Sure . Can I get to the central department stall this way ? ," uh ... Yes . Turn right , then take the second turning on your left . " " uh ... Yes . Turn right , then take the second turning on your left . ", Is it far ? Is it far ? , It ’ s about fifteen minutes ’ walk . That ’ s all . It ’ s about fifteen minutes ’ walk . That ’ s all . , And do you know where the national bank is ? And do you know where the national bank is ? , Yes . It ’ s on this street . Keep walking for two blocks and it ’ s on the corner on the right . Yes . It ’ s on this street . Keep walking for two blocks and it ’ s on the corner on the right . , Thanks very much . Thanks very much . , You are welcome . Good luck . You are welcome . Good luck . , Thank you . I won ’ t miss it . "Hey ! Fred , you are five minutes earlier than me today . Usually , you don't . ", Hurry ! It is time for me to steal something . Hurry ! It is time for me to steal something . , What's your meaning ? What's your meaning ? , I am stealing vegetables at the Happy Farm . I am stealing vegetables at the Happy Farm . , You are a thief ? You are a thief ? ," No , no . I mean stealing vegetables on Internet is very popular now . Many white collars join in this game and have a lot of fun by stealing others ' vegetables . " " No , no . I mean stealing vegetables on Internet is very popular now . Many white collars join in this game and have a lot of fun by stealing others ' vegetables . "," You mean it is a still virtual game . Your friends steal your vegetables time and time again , and you take theirs as well , right ? " " You mean it is a still virtual game . Your friends steal your vegetables time and time again , and you take theirs as well , right ? "," You got what I meant . Perhaps , what I steal are not vegetables , but loneliness . " " You got what I meant . Perhaps , what I steal are not vegetables , but loneliness . ", Don't be addicted to the game . It's not good for your job . "I heard you're getting married , James . Congratulations ! "," Thank you , Wendy . I hope you'll be able to make it to the wedding . " " Thank you , Wendy . I hope you'll be able to make it to the wedding . ", I'm looking forward to it . "What a lovely day , isn't it ? "," Yes , it's nice and bright . " " Yes , it's nice and bright . ", I hope it stays like this . I hope it stays like this . , I hope so too . I hope so too . , Is the weather usually like this here ? Is the weather usually like this here ? , It's usually a bit hotter than today . It's usually a bit hotter than today . , What's the weather like in winter ? What's the weather like in winter ? , It's pretty cold and it often snows . It's pretty cold and it often snows . , I wonder what it ’ s going to be like tomorrow . I wonder what it ’ s going to be like tomorrow . , Let's hear the weather report later . What's the weather like in your hometown ? Let's hear the weather report later . What's the weather like in your hometown ? ," Neither too cold , nor too hot . " " Neither too cold , nor too hot . ", That's quite a lovely weather . That's quite a lovely weather . ," Yes , especially in spring . " " Yes , especially in spring . ", Have you ever seen a hurricane ? Have you ever seen a hurricane ? ," Once , when I was a child . " " Once , when I was a child . ", Do they often happen in your country ? Do they often happen in your country ? , Now and then . Now and then . ," Oh , it's time for the weather reporter . Let's turn on the TV . " What are you doing this weekend ? , I don't have any plans . I cannot stay here any more minutes . , What is wrong with you ? What is wrong with you ? , Tom is making so much noise . I have not a bit of peace and quiet all evening . Tom is making so much noise . I have not a bit of peace and quiet all evening . , You can talk with him . "Good morning , sir . What can I do for you ? ", I'm Jack in Room 606 . Can you change the room for me ? It's too noisy . My friend was woken up several times by the noise from upstairs . He said it was too much for him . I'm Jack in Room 606 . Can you change the room for me ? It's too noisy . My friend was woken up several times by the noise from upstairs . He said it was too much for him . ," I'm awfully sorry , sir . I do apologize . A ten-year-old boy and a mother live upstairs . Maybe the boy is a little bit naughty . " " I'm awfully sorry , sir . I do apologize . A ten-year-old boy and a mother live upstairs . Maybe the boy is a little bit naughty . "," Anyway , I'd like to change our room . " " Anyway , I'd like to change our room . "," No problem , sir . We'll manage it . " Is the girl in red your girlfriend ? ," No , she isn't . My girlfriend hates red . " " No , she isn't . My girlfriend hates red . ", Who's she then ? Who's she then ? , A classmate of mine . I have a problem with my credit card . , What's wrong with it ? What's wrong with it ? , There is a charge on my card that I didn't make . There is a charge on my card that I didn't make . , Can you tell me what the charge was ? Can you tell me what the charge was ? , It's for a purse that cost $ 350 . It's for a purse that cost $ 350 . , Are you positive that you didn't buy the purse ? Are you positive that you didn't buy the purse ? , I can't even afford a purse that expensive . I can't even afford a purse that expensive . , I'm very sorry . When was this purchase made ? I'm very sorry . When was this purchase made ? ," I was at work , but the purchase was made at 3 " " I was at work , but the purchase was made at 3 ", We're going to investigate this claim . We're going to investigate this claim . , OK.Do I have to pay for this charge ? OK.Do I have to pay for this charge ? , You won't have to pay for anything . "Well , Betty . Since you ’ Ve done well during the probation period , we decided to employ you formally . And now we need to sign the formal agreement . "," Thank you very much , Mr . Smith . I am very happy that I ’ ll be a member of your team . May I see the agreement first ? " " Thank you very much , Mr . Smith . I am very happy that I ’ ll be a member of your team . May I see the agreement first ? "," Of course . If you have any questions , just bring them out . " " Of course . If you have any questions , just bring them out . "," OK , thank you . Well , I find that the salary level in this agreement is not like what you have said in the interview . Can you give me some explanations ? " " OK , thank you . Well , I find that the salary level in this agreement is not like what you have said in the interview . Can you give me some explanations ? "," Well , it ’ s like this , during your first year , you will enjoy this salary level , a year later , we ’ ll increase your salary by 20 % . " " Well , it ’ s like this , during your first year , you will enjoy this salary level , a year later , we ’ ll increase your salary by 20 % . ", Can we add up this item to the agreement ? Can we add up this item to the agreement ? ," Yes , maybe the personnel department made some mistakes in making the agreement . Do you have any other questions ? " " Yes , maybe the personnel department made some mistakes in making the agreement . Do you have any other questions ? "," No , thank you . Shall we sign the agreement now ? " " No , thank you . Shall we sign the agreement now ? "," Yes , welcome to our company . I hope we can cooperate happily . " " Yes , welcome to our company . I hope we can cooperate happily . ", Thank you . I'll work hard . "Sorry to bother you so early . There's another couple who wants to rent the apartment , but I thought I'd ask you first . ", That's so sweet of you . We definitely want it . That's so sweet of you . We definitely want it . ," I thought so , by the looks on your faces when you left . So why don't you come to my apartment , and we'll settle all the details . " " I thought so , by the looks on your faces when you left . So why don't you come to my apartment , and we'll settle all the details . ", OK . How does seven o'clock this evening sound ? OK . How does seven o'clock this evening sound ? , Great . See you then . Where are you living ? , I live in the southern part of this city . I rent a house . I live in the southern part of this city . I rent a house . , Do you move a lot ? Do you move a lot ? ," No , I don't . " I really want to go to the beach this weekend . , That sounds like fun . What's the weather going to be like ? That sounds like fun . What's the weather going to be like ? , I heard that it's going to be warm this weekend . I heard that it's going to be warm this weekend . , Is it going to be perfect beach weather ? Is it going to be perfect beach weather ? , I believe so . I believe so . , Good . I hope it doesn't cool off this weekend . Good . I hope it doesn't cool off this weekend . , I know . I really want to go to the beach . I know . I really want to go to the beach . , But you know that California weather is really unpredictable . But you know that California weather is really unpredictable . ," You're right . One minute it's hot , and then the next minute it's cold . " " You're right . One minute it's hot , and then the next minute it's cold . ", I really wish the weather would just stay the same . I really wish the weather would just stay the same . , I do too . That way we can have our activities planned ahead of time . I do too . That way we can have our activities planned ahead of time . ," Yeah , that would make things a lot easier . " Are you a visitor here ? , No . I immigrated here three years ago . No . I immigrated here three years ago . , Have you been used to your new life ? Have you been used to your new life ? ," Yes , I love my new life . " What are you eating ? , Rice . Rice . , Why ? Why ? , Because it's supposed to be good for you . "Are you ready for the big competition today , Todd ? The winner gets two tickets to the Sydney Olympics ! "," Steve , I was born ready ! I ’ m going to blow you guys off the treadmill today . " " Steve , I was born ready ! I ’ m going to blow you guys off the treadmill today . ", We ’ Ve still got a lot of time before we have to start running . We ’ Ve still got a lot of time before we have to start running . , Let ’ s hit the whirlpool for a bit . It ’ ll help me loosen up . Let ’ s hit the whirlpool for a bit . It ’ ll help me loosen up . , You bet . I used to take a whirlpool almost every night back home . Can I help you ? , I'd like a pair of sports shoes . I'd like a pair of sports shoes . ," Well , we have all kinds of sports shoes.Could you tell me what kind of sport you usually do ? " " Well , we have all kinds of sports shoes.Could you tell me what kind of sport you usually do ? ", I just like jogging . I just like jogging . ," OK , then you can buy a pair of jogging shoes.Here are jogging shoes.Which pair do you like best ? " " OK , then you can buy a pair of jogging shoes.Here are jogging shoes.Which pair do you like best ? "," Er ... , that blue pair . I need size 43 , please . " " Er ... , that blue pair . I need size 43 , please . ", Here you are.You can try them on . Here you are.You can try them on . , Very comfortable . I'll take them . Excuse me . I'm afraid I got lost . Where am I on this map ? ," We are here , bus station , we are in the heart of the city . " " We are here , bus station , we are in the heart of the city . ", Oh ! Can I go from here to the Zhongshan Park ? Oh ! Can I go from here to the Zhongshan Park ? , Head straight up the street about two blocks then turn right . "Hello , sir . How many in your party ? ", Just myself . What is the rate ? Just myself . What is the rate ? ," OK , a single fare is $ 50 per right . " " OK , a single fare is $ 50 per right . ", Fine . Do I have to show my passport ? Fine . Do I have to show my passport ? ," No , it's not necessary . But you have to fill out this form . " " No , it's not necessary . But you have to fill out this form . ", Sure . Excuse me . Where is the way out ? ," Well , that's what I'm looking for myself . " " Well , that's what I'm looking for myself . "," It's very confusing in here , isn't it ? " " It's very confusing in here , isn't it ? "," Absolutely . Oh , do you see a sign there ? " " Absolutely . Oh , do you see a sign there ? ", It should be the way out . It should be the way out . , OK . Let's go and see . "It's my first visit to Prague , I'll be here for three days for a conference , then I have a day on my own to do some sightseeing before I head back home . What do you suggest I see when I'm here ? "," There are many interesting places you should be sure to see . One problem is transportation , however . Because the city is very old , the roads are narrow and congested . If you only have three or four days to visit , you don't want to spend them waiting in traffic in a cab . I suggest you take the subway . " " There are many interesting places you should be sure to see . One problem is transportation , however . Because the city is very old , the roads are narrow and congested . If you only have three or four days to visit , you don't want to spend them waiting in traffic in a cab . I suggest you take the subway . ", The subway ? But is there a subway station next to my hotel ? I have to go between the conference center and the hotel several times a day ... The subway ? But is there a subway station next to my hotel ? I have to go between the conference center and the hotel several times a day ... ," No worries , there's a subway station at the conference center itself , and a shuttle from your hotel to the conference center that takes only 5 minutes . When you do your personal sightseeing , you can first take the shuttle to the conference center , then hop on the metro . " " No worries , there's a subway station at the conference center itself , and a shuttle from your hotel to the conference center that takes only 5 minutes . When you do your personal sightseeing , you can first take the shuttle to the conference center , then hop on the metro . ", Is it expensive to ride on the underground ? Is it expensive to ride on the underground ? ," You can get a daily pass that will allow you to travel unlimited for the whole day for about 6 dollars . Otherwise , you can pay by trip , which is about 50 cents to 2 dollars each trip , depending on how far you go . " " You can get a daily pass that will allow you to travel unlimited for the whole day for about 6 dollars . Otherwise , you can pay by trip , which is about 50 cents to 2 dollars each trip , depending on how far you go . ", Is it easy to get lost ? Is it easy to get lost ? ," No , no ... . it's very hard to get lost . There are two lines , one that goes in a circle , the other that is straight . If you get lost , there are always subway attendants that can help you find your way . " We are happy to have you with us . When could you start working ? , I'd like to begin to work any time you want . I'd like to begin to work any time you want . , What about Next Monday ? What about Next Monday ? , No problem . See you next Monday . This is our first day of class.It ' s better for us to introduce ourselves to each other . Who would like to begin first ? Any volunteers ? , I'd like to introduce myself first . I'd like to introduce myself first . ," Yes , please . " " Yes , please . "," My name is Gavin White . I was born and raised in London . After high school , I went to Edinburgh University . I worked for one year to pay for my tuition and then got my Bachelor ’ s degree there . Now I've come here to get my Master ’ s degree . I am glad to meet all of you and I hope we will become good friends . " "Steve , when are you going back to America ? ", Next week . Next week . ," Wow , so soon ! I'm going to miss you . " "Hello , I need to register for a class . ", What class are you trying to take ? What class are you trying to take ? , I want to take a Psychology class . I want to take a Psychology class . ," Well , there are only two classes open . " " Well , there are only two classes open . ", Can you tell me what days the classes are on ? Can you tell me what days the classes are on ? , One class is on Tuesday and Thursday from 2 p . m . to 4 . One class is on Tuesday and Thursday from 2 p . m . to 4 . , And the other class ? And the other class ? , That class is from ten to twelve on Monday and Wednesday . That class is from ten to twelve on Monday and Wednesday . , Are you sure these are the only open classes ? Are you sure these are the only open classes ? ," Yes , I am sure . " " Yes , I am sure . "," Okay , sign me up for the class on Monday and Wednesday . " " Okay , sign me up for the class on Monday and Wednesday . ", Very well then . "Excuse me , could you give me change for a dollar ? ", I'll see what I have . What do you need it for ? I'll see what I have . What do you need it for ? , I want to get cigarettes . I want to get cigarettes . ," You can use quarters , dimes and nickels . " Is there anything I can do for you ? , I have just got lost with my friends . Would you please help me find them ? I have just got lost with my friends . Would you please help me find them ? ," Sure . We will make a broadcast for you . May I have your name , please ? " " Sure . We will make a broadcast for you . May I have your name , please ? ", Shone . And one of my friends ' name is Jessie . Shone . And one of my friends ' name is Jessie . ," OK , please wait for a moment . " "Out of every movie that you've seen , which one is your favorite ? ", I'm going to have to say that Superbad is the best movie ever . I'm going to have to say that Superbad is the best movie ever . ," You think so , how come ? " " You think so , how come ? "," Well , Superbad is super funny . " " Well , Superbad is super funny . "," You're not lying , I found that movie absolutely hilarious . " " You're not lying , I found that movie absolutely hilarious . ", I didn't know that you saw Superbad before . I didn't know that you saw Superbad before . , I made sure to be in line to see it the first day it came out . I made sure to be in line to see it the first day it came out . , I couldn't keep from laughing throughout the whole movie . I couldn't keep from laughing throughout the whole movie . , I was laughing hysterically the whole time ; my stomach muscles hurt afterwards . I was laughing hysterically the whole time ; my stomach muscles hurt afterwards . , That's exactly how I felt . That's exactly how I felt . ," I got the movie when it came out on DVD , do you want to come over ? " " I got the movie when it came out on DVD , do you want to come over ? ", I would love to . "Would you like some coffee , Tom ? "," Yes , thank you . " " Yes , thank you . ", Here's some sugar . Here's some sugar . , Thanks . You have any ideas as to what you want to do this weekend ? , I'm going to the movie theater with my friend . What are you going to do ? I'm going to the movie theater with my friend . What are you going to do ? , I'm not quite sure yet . I'm not quite sure yet . , How about you see a movie with me and my friend ? How about you see a movie with me and my friend ? , What movie are you and your friend planning on watching ? What movie are you and your friend planning on watching ? , Not sure . Is there a movie out that catches your eye ? Not sure . Is there a movie out that catches your eye ? , No good movies come to mind . No good movies come to mind . , Have you decided whether or not you would like to go ? Have you decided whether or not you would like to go ? ," No , thanks . Maybe another time . " " No , thanks . Maybe another time . ", For sure another day . What did you exactly do there ? ," I was responsible for helping patients restore their organic functions , training them in speech and organism , carrying our massage and physiotherapy , taking care of patients ' nutrition and diet . " " I was responsible for helping patients restore their organic functions , training them in speech and organism , carrying our massage and physiotherapy , taking care of patients ' nutrition and diet . ", What do you think are the qualifications for being a doctor ? What do you think are the qualifications for being a doctor ? ," They are sense of post , mentality quality , first aid ability , emergency adjustment , and law consciousness . " "Hey , how was the show ? ", Not great . It's a kind of boring . Not great . It's a kind of boring . , Really ? I heard it was supposed to be great . Really ? I heard it was supposed to be great . ," Yes , me too . But I'm disappointed . " "What a pity you are leaving so soon . I wish you could stay a few more days . Sir , can you deliver a speech for us ? "," Dear friends . Here , I wish to say a word of thanks for holding this send-off party for me . Actually I didn't expect at all for this . I owe a lot to all of you here . It's been 5 days since I came to visit here . Time really flies . I feel grateful for your welcome and help in the five days . I will miss you while I am leaving . Let's keep in touch in any way . What's more , to the success of our face-to-face meeting , to the upcoming cooperation of our two companies , bottom up ! " " Dear friends . Here , I wish to say a word of thanks for holding this send-off party for me . Actually I didn't expect at all for this . I owe a lot to all of you here . It's been 5 days since I came to visit here . Time really flies . I feel grateful for your welcome and help in the five days . I will miss you while I am leaving . Let's keep in touch in any way . What's more , to the success of our face-to-face meeting , to the upcoming cooperation of our two companies , bottom up ! "," Cheers ! And we are honored to have such an honored guest today . Mr . James , I hope we will meet somewhere in the near future . " " Cheers ! And we are honored to have such an honored guest today . Mr . James , I hope we will meet somewhere in the near future . "," Madam , we also welcome you to visit our company . I hope you can also bring your family there to have a look of our company . In this way , we will know each other better . " " Madam , we also welcome you to visit our company . I hope you can also bring your family there to have a look of our company . In this way , we will know each other better . ", Definitely ! Thank you ! Have you bought a bus pass yet ? , I'm not getting one . I'm not getting one . , Why is that ? Why is that ? , It's cheaper if I don't buy one . It's cheaper if I don't buy one . , Buying a bus pass will save you money . Buying a bus pass will save you money . , How do you figure that ? How do you figure that ? , There's no limit to how often you can use your bus pass . There's no limit to how often you can use your bus pass . , Really ? Really ? ," Plus , you don't have to use change for the bus anymore . " " Plus , you don't have to use change for the bus anymore . ", I like that . I like that . , You want to buy one now ? You want to buy one now ? , I'm going to . Kim ! I'm here ! I brought all my old maternity clothes plus Dave and Alice's baby clothes ! ," It's a little early for those , isn't it ? I still have eight months to go ... " " It's a little early for those , isn't it ? I still have eight months to go ... "," Believe me , the time will fly by ! Before you know it , you'll be changing diapers ! You have to start preparing ! " " Believe me , the time will fly by ! Before you know it , you'll be changing diapers ! You have to start preparing ! ", I thought we could turn the upstairs study into a baby room . What do you think about lavender ? I thought we could turn the upstairs study into a baby room . What do you think about lavender ? , I'll be back tomorrow with my work clothes and a gallon of lavender paint ! You just sit back and relax ! What can I do for you ? ," Hello , there . I've just started using your net banking and I'm looking for some information about my Commission Fund . " " Hello , there . I've just started using your net banking and I'm looking for some information about my Commission Fund . "," I see . The Fund Trading System of our Net Banking deals with both trading and information . If you use this system , you can subscribe for and apply to buy other funds . You can also get lots of other useful information . " " I see . The Fund Trading System of our Net Banking deals with both trading and information . If you use this system , you can subscribe for and apply to buy other funds . You can also get lots of other useful information . ", Regarding what exactly ? Regarding what exactly ? ," Fund info , the fund code , fund net value per unit , fund public info , fund account balance , fund trading conformation , daily details and the history . With our Net Banking , anything is possible ! " Where can I find a spare hose for the pump ? , What size do you need ? What size do you need ? , 25 mm diameter . 25 mm diameter . ," They're at the back of the stores , second shelf up on the right-hand side . " " They're at the back of the stores , second shelf up on the right-hand side . ", Thanks . Have you got any light bulbs ? Thanks . Have you got any light bulbs ? , They're in the blue cupboard . Anything else ? They're in the blue cupboard . Anything else ? ," Oh yes , some wire cutters . " " Oh yes , some wire cutters . "," I ’ ll need to check . Sorry , we don ’ t have any in stock . But I can order some and send through the order today . How many do you need ? " " I ’ ll need to check . Sorry , we don ’ t have any in stock . But I can order some and send through the order today . How many do you need ? ", Just one pair . Just one pair . , Fine . They should be here the day after tomorrow . "I usually bowl with an eight ball . I like the control of a light ball . I can spin it more , so that the ball hooks . "," Well . I like them a little heavier . I don't have as much control , usually bowling straight , but the extra momentum compensates for that . " " Well . I like them a little heavier . I don't have as much control , usually bowling straight , but the extra momentum compensates for that . "," Well , let's see which technique is better . I think I'll go up first ... Yes ! I hit a strike . I knocked them all down on my first bowl . " " Well , let's see which technique is better . I think I'll go up first ... Yes ! I hit a strike . I knocked them all down on my first bowl . ", Well done . You got them all . You get 10 points and your next two bowls are added to this frame's score . I'II dry my ball off and try to knock them all down as well . Well done . You got them all . You get 10 points and your next two bowls are added to this frame's score . I'II dry my ball off and try to knock them all down as well . ," Good start . You knocked eight pins down . But you are left with a 7,10 split . Unless you can bowl a UFO-ball on this bowl , it is going to be impossible . " " Good start . You knocked eight pins down . But you are left with a 7,10 split . Unless you can bowl a UFO-ball on this bowl , it is going to be impossible . ", I certainly can try ... No ! It went straight through the wickets . Dinner's ready ! Come and get it ! , Coming ! The government has to face a lot of social problems now . , I think it is unemployment that gives rise to such social problems . I think it is unemployment that gives rise to such social problems . , But it is very difficult for any government to handle it efficiently . But it is very difficult for any government to handle it efficiently . , You are right . May I take a look at the shoes over there ? , Certainly . What's your size ? Certainly . What's your size ? , Size 24 . Are they synthetic or leather ? Size 24 . Are they synthetic or leather ? , They are all leather . How do they feel ? They are all leather . How do they feel ? , It's comfortable . I will take it . Are you sure that this bus will take us to Santa Anita mall ? ," Yes , it will . " " Yes , it will . ", You know that for a fact ? You know that for a fact ? ," Yeah , I take this bus all the time . " " Yeah , I take this bus all the time . ", Is it a very long bus ride ? Is it a very long bus ride ? , It's about thirty minutes long . It's about thirty minutes long . , Do you know where we get off at ? Do you know where we get off at ? , There's a bus stop right behind Macy's . There's a bus stop right behind Macy's . ," Really , there's a bus stop right by the mall ? " " Really , there's a bus stop right by the mall ? ", There's a bus stop in the mall parking lot . There's a bus stop in the mall parking lot . , That's convenient . That's convenient . , Absolutely . May I take your order ? , Yes . I'd like a cup of onion soup . Yes . I'd like a cup of onion soup . , And what would you like after that ? And what would you like after that ? ," I'd like the roast chicken , please . " Welcome to the KFC Just-in-Time . Can I help you ? , I want a Special King size and some chips . I want a Special King size and some chips . ," Anything else , sir ? " " Anything else , sir ? ", Green salad please . Green salad please . , What do you want for your drink ? What do you want for your drink ? ," Cola , please . " " Cola , please . "," Your address , please . " " Your address , please . ", ... ... , Ok . got it.That ' ll be $ 6.50 . Thank you for your order.it will be there in 20 minutes . Ok . got it.That ' ll be $ 6.50 . Thank you for your order.it will be there in 20 minutes . , Thank you . Could you tell me something about your family ? ," OK . There are five people in my family , Father , mother , elder brother , younger sister and I . " " OK . There are five people in my family , Father , mother , elder brother , younger sister and I . ", Are your brother and sister still in school ? Are your brother and sister still in school ? , My brother has found his job and my sister is still in college . My brother has found his job and my sister is still in college . , What does your father do ? What does your father do ? , My father is a middle school teacher . My father is a middle school teacher . , What about your mother ? What about your mother ? , My mother is a housewife . My mother is a housewife . , Are you married ? Are you married ? , I am not married yet and I live alone now . I am not married yet and I live alone now . , Do you need to support your family ? Do you need to support your family ? ," No , my father and brother are doing that . " " No , my father and brother are doing that . ", Have you finished school ? Have you finished school ? ," Yes , I have already graduated . " What ’ re you doing now ? , I ’ m watching TV . I ’ m watching TV . , You ’ re supposed to clean your teeth before you go to bed . You ’ re supposed to clean your teeth before you go to bed . , I will . I will . , And don ’ t ever forget it . I think I'm going to go home . , Why ? We just got here . Why ? We just got here . ," I know , but it's 12 " " I know , but it's 12 ", 12 12 , Three or four o'clock ? Three or four o'clock ? , Yes . Yes . , I never stay out that late . That's too late . I never stay out that late . That's too late . , But why is it too late ? It's Saturday night.You have nothing to do tomorrow . Why not stay out and drink with us ? But why is it too late ? It's Saturday night.You have nothing to do tomorrow . Why not stay out and drink with us ? ," Were you so wild when you were still in Taipei , Sharon ? " " Were you so wild when you were still in Taipei , Sharon ? "," Yes , I was . And I like living here.People know how to party here . In Taipei , some people know how to party.But here , everyone does . " " Yes , I was . And I like living here.People know how to party here . In Taipei , some people know how to party.But here , everyone does . ", What is that they're doing on the couch ? What is that they're doing on the couch ? , They're smoking pot . Don't worry about it . They're smoking pot . Don't worry about it . , Pot ? Isn't that marijuana ? Pot ? Isn't that marijuana ? ," Yes , it is . " " Yes , it is . "," But , Sharon , that's illegal ! The police could come , and we could go to jail . " " But , Sharon , that's illegal ! The police could come , and we could go to jail . "," Don't worry about it . It is true that pot is illegal in America.But the laws aren't as strict as in Taiwan.If people are arrested , and they have a little pot in their possession , they don't go to jail . They just have to pay a fine . " " Don't worry about it . It is true that pot is illegal in America.But the laws aren't as strict as in Taiwan.If people are arrested , and they have a little pot in their possession , they don't go to jail . They just have to pay a fine . ", Really ? Yes . , I didn't know you had such wild friends . Do you smoke marijuana too ? I didn't know you had such wild friends . Do you smoke marijuana too ? ," I tried it a couple times . But I don't like it . I like alcohol better.Don ' t worry about them , though . If you don't want to smoke pot , you don't have to . " " I tried it a couple times . But I don't like it . I like alcohol better.Don ' t worry about them , though . If you don't want to smoke pot , you don't have to . ", I don't want to . I don't want to . , That's alright . But you really should have another drink.People will probably start dancing soon . That's alright . But you really should have another drink.People will probably start dancing soon . , I don't know if I can drink more . I already had two drinks . I don't know if I can drink more . I already had two drinks . ," You had two drinks at nine o'clock . C'mon , Ann , you are in an American university now ! You have to learn how to drink . " " You had two drinks at nine o'clock . C'mon , Ann , you are in an American university now ! You have to learn how to drink . ", I thought a university was for studying . I thought a university was for studying . ," It is . We study hard all week.And then , on the weekend , we party hard . That's the best way to live . " " It is . We study hard all week.And then , on the weekend , we party hard . That's the best way to live . ", Alright . I'll have another drink . Would you like to have dinner with me tonight ? ," Oh , that sounds great ! " " Oh , that sounds great ! "," I ’ ll pick you up at ... say , seven thirty ? " " I ’ ll pick you up at ... say , seven thirty ? "," Yes , that would be perfect . " " Yes , that would be perfect . ", See you tonight then . See you tonight then . , Yes . Thank you for inviting me . "Alice , your father is amazing . He ’ s 90 years old and he lives alone in that big house . ", I know . He doesn ’ t like to ask anyone for help . My dad insists on paying his own bills and taking care of himself ! I know . He doesn ’ t like to ask anyone for help . My dad insists on paying his own bills and taking care of himself ! , That sounds like my Grandmother . She was always stubbornly independent . That sounds like my Grandmother . She was always stubbornly independent . , It seems that folks like my father and your grandmother are determined to be on their own . It seems that folks like my father and your grandmother are determined to be on their own . , They see their independence as a kind of character strength . They see their independence as a kind of character strength . , Sometimes they are too independent . "Hey , what's up ? ", Nothing really . Nothing really . , I'm throwing a party on Friday . I'm throwing a party on Friday . , I didn't realize that . I didn't realize that . , You didn't ? You didn't ? , Nobody has told me anything about your party . Nobody has told me anything about your party . , Did you want to go ? Did you want to go ? , When does it start ? When does it start ? , At 8 At 8 , I'll be there . I'll be there . , I'd better see you there . I'd better see you there . , Of course . Good afternoon.British Airline.Is there any thing I can do for you ? , Can I make a reservation for flight FW58 to San Marino ? Can I make a reservation for flight FW58 to San Marino ? , Sure . When do you want to take the plane ? Sure . When do you want to take the plane ? , Next Monday . Next Monday . , Will that be first class or economy seat ? Will that be first class or economy seat ? , What's the fare for a first class seat ? What's the fare for a first class seat ? , $ 200 . $ 200 . , Oh . I am not a wall streeter.Give me an economy one please . "What ’ s the matter , BOB ? ", I think it ’ s my ankle . I think it ’ s my ankle . , What happened ? What happened ? , One of my snow-shoes that cause on rocks . One of my snow-shoes that cause on rocks . , Can you stand ? Can you stand ? , I don ’ t think so . It ’ s kind of sore . I don ’ t think so . It ’ s kind of sore . , what I have to give you a hospital for an ex-treat . what I have to give you a hospital for an ex-treat . , It ’ s that really necessary ? It ’ s that really necessary ? , It maybe worse than it seems . So what's wrong with the drain ? , It's clogged and water won't go down . It's clogged and water won't go down . , Let me take a look . You know why ? It's clogged with hair . No wonder water won't go down . Let me take a look . You know why ? It's clogged with hair . No wonder water won't go down . ," Well , I guess people who lived here before didn't clean the bathtub . " " Well , I guess people who lived here before didn't clean the bathtub . ", You ’ re darn right ! You ’ re darn right ! , What should I do now ? What should I do now ? , Don't worry . I ’ Ve got some acid here . It will help dissolve the hair down there . Don't worry . I ’ Ve got some acid here . It will help dissolve the hair down there . ," Ur , it stinks ! " " Ur , it stinks ! ", Now you know you have to clean your bathtub every time when you use it . I need some books on hardware . , There's many books here.What about these ? There's many books here.What about these ? , Great ! They're the very books I want.May I borrow two books ? Great ! They're the very books I want.May I borrow two books ? , Sure.But you can only keep them for a week . Sure.But you can only keep them for a week . , I see.Thank you . I have failed in my final examination . What can I do now ? , You have asked me several times about it . You are driving me up the wall . Do you eat a lot of healthy food ? ," Compared with healthy food , unhealthy food just tastes so much better . And anyway , I believe if you live a low stress Life and are active , you can get away with eating whatever you like . It's all in the mind . " " Compared with healthy food , unhealthy food just tastes so much better . And anyway , I believe if you live a low stress Life and are active , you can get away with eating whatever you like . It's all in the mind . "," You have the point . I think cancer is caused by more worry than by the things we consume . Some good things you should try are cranberry juice , wild rice and yoghurt . " " You have the point . I think cancer is caused by more worry than by the things we consume . Some good things you should try are cranberry juice , wild rice and yoghurt . ", What's special about these things ? What's special about these things ? ," Cranberry juice is very good for destroying harmful bacteria in your guts because it's very acidic . Wild rice is high in fibre so it's good for your guts and it's high in protein and minerals-I think it's also tastier than normal rice . Yoghurt's good because it's also rich in protein , vitamins and is also acidic . People have been making yoghurt for thousands of years and if you have it every day , your guts will be much more settled . " " Cranberry juice is very good for destroying harmful bacteria in your guts because it's very acidic . Wild rice is high in fibre so it's good for your guts and it's high in protein and minerals-I think it's also tastier than normal rice . Yoghurt's good because it's also rich in protein , vitamins and is also acidic . People have been making yoghurt for thousands of years and if you have it every day , your guts will be much more settled . ", Thanks . I'm going to follow your advice and pop down to the supermarket right now . You have made a poor meal . Let me get you some more fish . ," No , thanks . I have had enough . " " No , thanks . I have had enough . ", What about some drink ? What about some drink ? , Please bring me a cup of coffee . I need to return these books . , Give them here . Give them here . , Here they are . Here they are . , It appears these books are two weeks late . It appears these books are two weeks late . , I forgot they were due . I forgot they were due . ," You do realize you are going to have to pay late fees , right ? " " You do realize you are going to have to pay late fees , right ? ", How much is the late fee ? How much is the late fee ? , The late fee is 25 cents a day . The late fee is 25 cents a day . , So I have to pay 25 cents for each day the books are late ? So I have to pay 25 cents for each day the books are late ? , It ’ s 25 cents for each book . It ’ s 25 cents for each book . , That ’ s a lot of money . Is there a daily passenger ship to Dalian ? , Yes . Yes . , How many days does it take to Dalian ? How many days does it take to Dalian ? , About one day . It arrives in Dalian at 10:00 a . m . tomorrow . About one day . It arrives in Dalian at 10:00 a . m . tomorrow . , How many ports do we call at on our passage to Qingdao ? How many ports do we call at on our passage to Qingdao ? , Four ports . Four ports . , The ship is going very fast . The ship is going very fast . , Perhaps she makes about 25 knots an hour . Perhaps she makes about 25 knots an hour . , The sea is calm and peaceful . A sea trip is always enjoyable in fine weather like this . The sea is calm and peaceful . A sea trip is always enjoyable in fine weather like this . , Yes . I hope it will remain fine all the way . Would you come to spend the weekend with us ? ," Oh , I ’ m afraid I can ’ t . I ’ Ve had a date already . " " Oh , I ’ m afraid I can ’ t . I ’ Ve had a date already . ", That ’ s too bad . That ’ s too bad . , May be some other time . He always likes to say something as if all his geese are swans . , I know this characteristic of him . So I never think seriously of his words . I know this characteristic of him . So I never think seriously of his words . , Yeah . This is a clever way to be in contact with such a person . Yeah . This is a clever way to be in contact with such a person . , It seems that you don't like him . It seems that you don't like him . , You like to communicate with him ? What kind of insurance could the company provide for its employees ? , All staff can enjoy the health insurance program . All staff can enjoy the health insurance program . , What if an employee was injured due to work-related job ? What if an employee was injured due to work-related job ? , Employees are covered by worker's compensation insurance . Did you hear about Lulu ? ," No , what ? " " No , what ? ", She and Vic broke up and now she ’ s asked for a transfer . She and Vic broke up and now she ’ s asked for a transfer . , Get out of here ! I didn ’ t even know they were dating ! Get out of here ! I didn ’ t even know they were dating ! , No one really did . They were very discreet and professional at the office . Can I help you ? , Have you got the latest ONXIU magazine ? Have you got the latest ONXIU magazine ? ," Yes , but it's checked out . " " Yes , but it's checked out . ", What a pity ! I missed it again . What a pity ! I missed it again . , It's popular you know . You want to reserve it ? It's popular you know . You want to reserve it ? ," Yes , please . " " Yes , please . ", Fill out this form and we will send you a note when we get the book . Fill out this form and we will send you a note when we get the book . , Thank you . What shall I do when I check out these books ? Thank you . What shall I do when I check out these books ? ," Take the card , and fill in your name and library card number . " " Take the card , and fill in your name and library card number . ", Thank you so much . "Charles , do you have any children ? ", Yes . Yes . , How many children do you have ? How many children do you have ? , I have two kids . A boy and a girl . I have two kids . A boy and a girl . , What are their names ? What are their names ? , Jack and Stephanie . Jack and Stephanie . , How old are they ? How old are they ? , Stephanie is 18 and Jack is 24 . Stephanie is 18 and Jack is 24 . , Are they in school ? Are they in school ? , Stephanie is . She goes to college in Washington and Jack works in Florida . Stephanie is . She goes to college in Washington and Jack works in Florida . , What does Stephanie study ? What does Stephanie study ? , She studies English . She studies English . , Is she here now ? Is she here now ? ," No , she's at school . " Could you please reserve a taxi for me ? , Do you think a private vehicle might be more to your liking ? Do you think a private vehicle might be more to your liking ? ," A private vehicle ? No , thanks , I won't need one . " " A private vehicle ? No , thanks , I won't need one . ", Even better than a private vehicle is a limo . How does that sound ? Even better than a private vehicle is a limo . How does that sound ? ," T A X I , please . " " T A X I , please . ", A taxi it is . Where will you be headed ? A taxi it is . Where will you be headed ? ," Rockefeller Center . Can you get the taxi here immediately , please ? " " Rockefeller Center . Can you get the taxi here immediately , please ? "," A taxi will be here in just a minute , sir . " " A taxi will be here in just a minute , sir . ", Good . I'll get my coat and come downstairs . Good . I'll get my coat and come downstairs . ," The taxi will be ready when you are , sir . " "Jenny , don't you think it's really charming ? ", Yes . It's a feast of eyes to walking in the museum . Yes . It's a feast of eyes to walking in the museum . , Let's take our time and enjoy the art and sprite of the famous museum . Let's take our time and enjoy the art and sprite of the famous museum . , What a shame that we can't take pictures . "Sam , you ’ Ve got to forgive me . ", Forgive you for what ? Forgive you for what ? , I used your computer . And I ’ m afraid I ’ Ve erased your personal files accidentally . I used your computer . And I ’ m afraid I ’ Ve erased your personal files accidentally . , No ! Are you kidding me ? No ! Are you kidding me ? , I ’ m afraid not . I apologize . I ’ m afraid not . I apologize . , I can ’ t believe it ! I have all my important personal documents stored in that computer . It ’ s no laughing matter . I can ’ t believe it ! I have all my important personal documents stored in that computer . It ’ s no laughing matter . , I told you I ’ m sorry . What can I do to make it up to you ? I told you I ’ m sorry . What can I do to make it up to you ? ," Well , you should be sorry ! Don ’ t ever use my computer again ! You can ’ t do anything now , it ’ s too late ! " Could I make a reservation for Flight 10 to Tokyo ? ," I'm sorry , but everything is taken . " " I'm sorry , but everything is taken . ", How about the next flight-tomorrow at two o'clock ? How about the next flight-tomorrow at two o'clock ? ," Yes , I can give you a reservation on that . " "Good morning , how have you been doing ? "," I haven ’ t been able to take a deep breath lately , and I need to know why . " " I haven ’ t been able to take a deep breath lately , and I need to know why . ", Have you had any type of bug lately ? Have you had any type of bug lately ? ," No , I ’ Ve been feeling fairly good most of the time . It just is hard to breathe . " " No , I ’ Ve been feeling fairly good most of the time . It just is hard to breathe . ", Has anyone ever told you that you have allergies ? Has anyone ever told you that you have allergies ? , No one has ever checked me for allergies . No one has ever checked me for allergies . , Does this happen more when you are under stress ? Does this happen more when you are under stress ? ," When the weather gets really cold , it gets worse . " " When the weather gets really cold , it gets worse . ", I am going to refer you to a pulmonary specialist who can run tests on you for asthma . I am going to refer you to a pulmonary specialist who can run tests on you for asthma . , Thank you for pursuing this . I appreciate your help . Where's your better half ? , She's at home . When is your birthday ? , August 1st . August 1st . , Do you usually have a birthday party ? Do you usually have a birthday party ? ," Yes , we do.My parents prepare dinner for me . " " Yes , we do.My parents prepare dinner for me . ", What would you do at the party ? What would you do at the party ? ," We sing "" Happy Birthday "" at the party and have birthday cakes . " " We sing "" Happy Birthday "" at the party and have birthday cakes . "," Do you know when people began to sing the song "" Happy Birthday "" ? " " Do you know when people began to sing the song "" Happy Birthday "" ? "," Well , I don't know . " " Well , I don't know . "," Let me tell you the story.In 1892 , Patty Smith Hill and Mildred Hill wrote a song called "" Good Morning to you "" . But later someone added the words "" Happy Birthday "" to their tune . " " Let me tell you the story.In 1892 , Patty Smith Hill and Mildred Hill wrote a song called "" Good Morning to you "" . But later someone added the words "" Happy Birthday "" to their tune . "," So the "" Happy Birthday "" song has been popular since then ? " " So the "" Happy Birthday "" song has been popular since then ? "," Yes , actually , the song has been sung since its publication in 1932.People all over the world have sung it in many different languages . " "Hi , is that Li Ling ? ", Yes . What can I do for you ? Yes . What can I do for you ? , I am glad to inform you that you are expected to come for an interview in our head office tomorrow . I am glad to inform you that you are expected to come for an interview in our head office tomorrow . , Could you please tell me the address ? Could you please tell me the address ? ," Yes , sure . It is No . 50 in the Fifth Avenue where there is a fairground and a museum . " Which season do you like best ? , I like spring best . It is neither too cold nor too hot . Freezing days make me lazy and stuffy days make me lazier . How about you ? I like spring best . It is neither too cold nor too hot . Freezing days make me lazy and stuffy days make me lazier . How about you ? ," I prefer summer , especially the summer evenings . When the sun comes down , it is so nice to take a walk and breathe . After a rain shower , the smell of the air is refreshing . It is also a best reason for ice-cream . " " I prefer summer , especially the summer evenings . When the sun comes down , it is so nice to take a walk and breathe . After a rain shower , the smell of the air is refreshing . It is also a best reason for ice-cream . ", How do you get through the stuffy daytime ? How do you get through the stuffy daytime ? ," Well , I have to hide in the air-conditioned rooms . Anyway , it is all worth , just think about the cool evening time . " I ’ m ready to settle the bill . , I hope you enjoyed your stay . I hope you enjoyed your stay . , Definitely ! Very relaxing . Definitely ! Very relaxing . ," Good . Right , that comes to $ 1,500 . " " Good . Right , that comes to $ 1,500 . ", What ? I only stayed three nights . What ? I only stayed three nights . ," That ’ s right , sir . Three nights at 500 dollars a night ... that comes to $ 1,500 . " " That ’ s right , sir . Three nights at 500 dollars a night ... that comes to $ 1,500 . ", But your brochure said that this was a package deal and the hotel ’ s services were all-inclusive . But your brochure said that this was a package deal and the hotel ’ s services were all-inclusive . ," Yes , of course . The meals and excursions were included in the hotel price . " " Yes , of course . The meals and excursions were included in the hotel price . "," But why are you overcharging me almost a thousand dollars ? 250 dollars a night , times three nights should just be $ 750 . " " But why are you overcharging me almost a thousand dollars ? 250 dollars a night , times three nights should just be $ 750 . ", I ’ m sorry sir . The 250 - dollar rate is based on double occupancy . That means it ’ s 250 per person . The room itself is 500 dollars a night . I ’ m sorry sir . The 250 - dollar rate is based on double occupancy . That means it ’ s 250 per person . The room itself is 500 dollars a night . , Perhaps I could talk to your manager ? Perhaps I could talk to your manager ? , Of course . Just a minute ; I ’ ll get her . " Good morning ! Can you help me , please ? I'm looking for some books for my mother . ", What kind of books does she like ? What kind of books does she like ? , She's very fond of detective stories . Which type of telephone bill would you like to pay today ? ," My home phone , the landline . I don't have a mobile phone , far too complicated for an old lady like me ! Do you need my Bank Book ? " " My home phone , the landline . I don't have a mobile phone , far too complicated for an old lady like me ! Do you need my Bank Book ? "," I'll need your Bank Card , please . Your Bank Book is required for over the counter services ; with the ATM you just need to have your card . " " I'll need your Bank Card , please . Your Bank Book is required for over the counter services ; with the ATM you just need to have your card . "," Let's get started . First , select the service you require . That's household bill payment for you . Then we select the type of bill , so that's landline ... here you go . Your bill for this month comes to 87.42 RIB . The money will come out of your account and go straight to the phone company . " " Let's get started . First , select the service you require . That's household bill payment for you . Then we select the type of bill , so that's landline ... here you go . Your bill for this month comes to 87.42 RIB . The money will come out of your account and go straight to the phone company . "," Well , that is easy ! It sure beats waiting in line for ages waiting to deal with a real person ! " May I help you ? ," No , thank you . I'm just looking . Maybe later I might need your help . " " No , thank you . I'm just looking . Maybe later I might need your help . ", I hope you will ! Take your time . We have a lot more upstairs . I hope you will ! Take your time . We have a lot more upstairs . ," Oh , you do ? You certainly have a large selection . " Titanic made a hit ! It was so touching . , But I see things rather differently.The heroin is not attractive and her acting is just so-so . But I see things rather differently.The heroin is not attractive and her acting is just so-so . ," The heroin may not be attractive . I like the story , though . " "Hey , look , there is a circus show over there . ", I'm not in the mood . I'm not in the mood . , It's the circus . It's the circus . , I don't want to sit there and watch them torturing the animals . I don't want to sit there and watch them torturing the animals . ," Oh , come on , they give them treat too.Oh , look , that little monkey is so cute . " " Oh , come on , they give them treat too.Oh , look , that little monkey is so cute . ", Cute ? Hope so . Cute ? Hope so . ," Oh , it is coming to us , come on , Ben , get a banana to it . " " Oh , it is coming to us , come on , Ben , get a banana to it . "," Me ? No way , keep him away from me , please . " " Me ? No way , keep him away from me , please . ", Why are you acting so strange today ? Why are you acting so strange today ? , I've said that I've got a problem with the circus . I'm not kidding . I've said that I've got a problem with the circus . I'm not kidding . , That's weird ! What type of music do you like to listen to ? , I like listening to different kinds of music . I like listening to different kinds of music . ," Like what , for instance ? " " Like what , for instance ? ", I enjoy Rock and R & B . I enjoy Rock and R & B . , Why is that ? Why is that ? , I like the different instruments that they use . I like the different instruments that they use . , That's a good reason to like something . That's a good reason to like something . ," Yeah , I think so too . " "Did you see the way that Brian came to work yesterday ? Ever since he came back from that conference in Silicon Valley , he's been coming to work dressed in jeans and sweatshirts . It's like he's decided to make himself at home in his office . I don't know how long it'll take before the management talks to him about it . "," He was really influenced by the way they do things on the west coast . I guess the working atmosphere is a lot more relaxed and casual in California . It comes from the information technology industry .. there isn't such a large division between home and office , so people want to work in the clothes they feel more relaxed in . " " He was really influenced by the way they do things on the west coast . I guess the working atmosphere is a lot more relaxed and casual in California . It comes from the information technology industry .. there isn't such a large division between home and office , so people want to work in the clothes they feel more relaxed in . "," Maybe so , but it seems kind of strange , which the rest of us in white shirts , dark suites , and ties . " " Maybe so , but it seems kind of strange , which the rest of us in white shirts , dark suites , and ties . "," It's not as bad as that ... We are allowed to wear more casual jackets and trousers . Besides , didn't you hear what Brian found on his desk this morning ? " " It's not as bad as that ... We are allowed to wear more casual jackets and trousers . Besides , didn't you hear what Brian found on his desk this morning ? ", What's that ? What's that ? , Management decided to give him four brand new white shirts . That's their way of telling him that his new style of dressing down is not quite acceptable . I played the video game at Mike's home yesterday . , What's it like ? What's it like ? ," It's really fantastic . The hero , Super Warrior , is so brave that he can defeat any enemies he meets . He runs through tunnels , swims under water , and climbs over bridges . It's really exciting ! " " It's really fantastic . The hero , Super Warrior , is so brave that he can defeat any enemies he meets . He runs through tunnels , swims under water , and climbs over bridges . It's really exciting ! ", And then ? And then ? , I borrowed it from Mike yesterday . Why not have a try ? I borrowed it from Mike yesterday . Why not have a try ? , That's neat ! What ’ s the area of your country ? , It ’ s not very big . It ’ s a little over half a million square kilometers . It ’ s not very big . It ’ s a little over half a million square kilometers . , That sounds quite big ! How many people live there ? That sounds quite big ! How many people live there ? , There are about 30 million people in my country . Most of them live in the north . There are about 30 million people in my country . Most of them live in the north . , What ’ s the average income ? What ’ s the average income ? ," That ’ s the really hard to say . I think most people earn about two thousand dollars a month , if you convert the money from our currency into dollars . " " That ’ s the really hard to say . I think most people earn about two thousand dollars a month , if you convert the money from our currency into dollars . ", So your country is fairly rich . So your country is fairly rich . ," I think we are richer than most countries , but not as rich as countries in western Europe . Our biggest problem at the moment is unemployment , which is roughly 8 % . It has doubled over the last four years . " " I think we are richer than most countries , but not as rich as countries in western Europe . Our biggest problem at the moment is unemployment , which is roughly 8 % . It has doubled over the last four years . ", Unemployment in my country is a fraction of that . "Dick , I ’ Ve decided not to rent that house . ", But yesterday you said you would rent it . But yesterday you said you would rent it . , I ’ Ve changed my mind . I ’ Ve changed my mind . , Why is that ? Why is that ? ," Well , I think maybe I should find a house that is closer to where I work . " " Well , I think maybe I should find a house that is closer to where I work . ", Maybe you ’ re right . I'm planning on going to the market soon . , What are you buying ? What are you buying ? , I don't know what we need . I don't know what we need . ," I can check for you , if you'd like . " " I can check for you , if you'd like . ", I'll make a list . I'll make a list . ," First , we need eggs , milk , and bread . " " First , we need eggs , milk , and bread . "," Okay , do we need any meat ? " " Okay , do we need any meat ? "," How about some chicken , ground beef , and some steak ? " " How about some chicken , ground beef , and some steak ? ", What else do we need ? What else do we need ? , Get some snack foods . I am so happy to know that the promotion campaign for our new product is very successful . We just made a record sale this season . ," That is very encouraging news . I heard that the marketing department has done a three months research , they sent the feedback information to the research and development center by the end of every month . That is to say , the R & D center redesigned the product twice before it was launched into the market . " " That is very encouraging news . I heard that the marketing department has done a three months research , they sent the feedback information to the research and development center by the end of every month . That is to say , the R & D center redesigned the product twice before it was launched into the market . ", It is not an easy job . How do you like the advertisement for the new product ? It is not an easy job . How do you like the advertisement for the new product ? ," That is the best one I have seen . I am sure our target customers , young people will love it . " " That is the best one I have seen . I am sure our target customers , young people will love it . ", Certainly . I have never experienced a roller coaster . I want you to sit beside me . ," Wait a moment , I want to go to the toilet . " " Wait a moment , I want to go to the toilet . ", You try to put on a brave face . What do you think this flat ? , It's not really all that good.The bedroom is a little small for us . It's not really all that good.The bedroom is a little small for us . ," Small ? But it should be enough for our needs , I think . " " Small ? But it should be enough for our needs , I think . "," But there's no hot water after 10 at night.Sometimes I like to have a hot shower before bed , especially in the winter , it feels good . " " But there's no hot water after 10 at night.Sometimes I like to have a hot shower before bed , especially in the winter , it feels good . "," That's true , but I love the living room , it's huge and filled with sunshine . " " That's true , but I love the living room , it's huge and filled with sunshine . "," True , and I like the kitchen.It ' s new and well equipped . " " True , and I like the kitchen.It ' s new and well equipped . ", It has a great balcony with an incredible view of the park . It has a great balcony with an incredible view of the park . , You are right.The view is spectacular.But that bedroom is so small.We ' d never be able to fit all of our stuff in there . You are right.The view is spectacular.But that bedroom is so small.We ' d never be able to fit all of our stuff in there . ," May be we could get some new furniture , better stuff . " " May be we could get some new furniture , better stuff . ", I haven't thought of that . Excuse me . May I take you a picture ? , With pleasure . With pleasure . , Thanks you . Shall we stand a bit further ? I would like to take the tower in . Thanks you . Shall we stand a bit further ? I would like to take the tower in . , No problem . No problem . , That's OK . If you want the photo I will mail it to you . That's OK . If you want the photo I will mail it to you . ," No need , sir . " Are you new here ? ," Yes , I am . " " Yes , I am . ", Is this your first year in college ? Is this your first year in college ? , I actually transferred here from another school . I actually transferred here from another school . , Which school ? Which school ? , I transferred from PCC . I transferred from PCC . , How do you like it here compared to PCC ? How do you like it here compared to PCC ? , I love it here . I love it here . , Do you like it better here or at PCC ? Do you like it better here or at PCC ? ," Don ’ t get me wrong . I like it here , but PCC is better . " " Don ’ t get me wrong . I like it here , but PCC is better . "," So , why did you leave PCC ? " " So , why did you leave PCC ? ", Because I got my AA and now I am going towards my bachelor degree . "What do you mean ? If he was a good programmer , he should have been raking it in . ", The boss wanted to pay Bob with stock options . But Bob didn't want to play that game again . The boss wanted to pay Bob with stock options . But Bob didn't want to play that game again . , Again ? Again ? ," At his last start-up , Bob worked for stock and no salary . They folded and he made zip . " " At his last start-up , Bob worked for stock and no salary . They folded and he made zip . ", Ouch . Ouch . , Now he only works freelance . Hundred bucks an hour . Quality is very important to us . We work to very low tolerance levels . We need to have guaranteed supplies of consistently high quality raw materials . Over the years we've built up very good relationships with our suppliers . , Do you have many different suppliers ? Do you have many different suppliers ? ," Yes . There are about fifty names on our approved supplier list , but for raw materials we tend to deal with three local companies . " Excuse me . May I use the phone first ? , Are you in a hurry ? Are you in a hurry ? , You bet . I was supposed to call my mother an hour ago . You bet . I was supposed to call my mother an hour ago . ," In that case , here , you go first . " How ’ s it going ? , Great . Thank you . Great . Thank you . , What can I help you with ? What can I help you with ? , I need to cancel a check . I need to cancel a check . , What ’ s wrong with the check ? What ’ s wrong with the check ? , I accidentally wrote the check for too much . I accidentally wrote the check for too much . , How much did you write the check for ? How much did you write the check for ? , The check was written for $ 150 . The check was written for $ 150 . , How much were you supposed to write it for ? How much were you supposed to write it for ? , I needed to write it for $ 100 . I needed to write it for $ 100 . , I can cancel it for you right now . I can cancel it for you right now . , Thank you so much . "Hey , Jim . I didn ’ t know you biked to work . "," Yeah , it helps keep me fit and helps the environment , too . " " Yeah , it helps keep me fit and helps the environment , too . ", One less car on the road means less pollution . One less car on the road means less pollution . ," Right . Since my work is near a park , it ’ s a really nice ride , too . " " Right . Since my work is near a park , it ’ s a really nice ride , too . ", How far is it ? How far is it ? ," Oh , about 10 miles . It takes me about an hour . " " Oh , about 10 miles . It takes me about an hour . "," That doesn ’ t sound too bad . I wish I could do it , but I work in the city . So I take the train . " " That doesn ’ t sound too bad . I wish I could do it , but I work in the city . So I take the train . "," You ’ re doing your part for the environment by using public transportation , too . " " You ’ re doing your part for the environment by using public transportation , too . "," True . Well , see you tomorrow . " " True . Well , see you tomorrow . ", See you . Mumm . Those burgers smell great . It's perfect day for a barbecue . ," It sure is . I'm glad it didn't rain . My name's Mike Gates , by the way . " " It sure is . I'm glad it didn't rain . My name's Mike Gates , by the way . "," Oh , hi ! I'm Barbara Johnson . Nice to meet you . " " Oh , hi ! I'm Barbara Johnson . Nice to meet you . ", I'm sorry . What's your name again ? I'm sorry . What's your name again ? ," Barbara . But please , just call me Barb . " " Barbara . But please , just call me Barb . ", So Barb ... what do you do ? So Barb ... what do you do ? , I'm studying medicine . I'm studying medicine . , Really ? Where ? Really ? Where ? , At Harvard . What about you ? At Harvard . What about you ? , I'm an engineer at IBM . I'm an engineer at IBM . ," Oh , are you ? That sounds interesting . " " Oh , are you ? That sounds interesting . "," Yeah . I like it . Hey , it looks like the food is ready . " " Yeah . I like it . Hey , it looks like the food is ready . ", Good . I'm starving . Do you have a foreign tour ? ," Yes , where do you want to go ? " " Yes , where do you want to go ? ", Sydney . Sydney . , Would you please look at the five routes ? Would you please look at the five routes ? ," Well , the route 5 is really charming . Must I make a reservation ? " " Well , the route 5 is really charming . Must I make a reservation ? "," Yes , right now it's the busy season . " Which kind of sport do you like to watch ? ," Basketball , football , table tennis . I will watch them on TV . " " Basketball , football , table tennis . I will watch them on TV . ", So you must like NBA game . So you must like NBA game . ," Yeah , it is my favorite . Many Chinese people including women and children would like to concern the game . I think they want to see the performance of coming and YiJianLian , the Chinese players in NBA . " " Yeah , it is my favorite . Many Chinese people including women and children would like to concern the game . I think they want to see the performance of coming and YiJianLian , the Chinese players in NBA . ", What kind of sport do you like to participate in ? What kind of sport do you like to participate in ? , I am good at tennis and skiing . What about you ? I am good at tennis and skiing . What about you ? ," I prefer the indoor sports , such as bowling , badminton and squash . " " I prefer the indoor sports , such as bowling , badminton and squash . ", Moderate exercise is really important for health . ' Life lies in movement . ' Moderate exercise is really important for health . ' Life lies in movement . ' , How about playing tennis with me ? How about playing tennis with me ? , Good idea . I will take the racket . What food do you fancy ? , I feel like something good to eat . I feel like something good to eat . , How about going to Joe's Restaurant . How about going to Joe's Restaurant . ," Hey , that sounds a good idea . " "Excuse me , can you tell me where is the taxi stand ? ", You can find one at the end of the street . You can find one at the end of the street . , Are there any signs there ? Are there any signs there ? , No.but there are quite many cars . No.but there are quite many cars . , Thank you . How about eating out for a drink with me tonight . , Tonight ? I'm afraid I can't . I've promised Mark to go to the gym . Can we make it tomorrow ? Tonight ? I'm afraid I can't . I've promised Mark to go to the gym . Can we make it tomorrow ? ," No problem . Let's say 6:30 p . m . at the Royal Restaurant , OK ? " " No problem . Let's say 6:30 p . m . at the Royal Restaurant , OK ? ", All right . See you tomorrow night . Excuse me . This chicken doesn't taste right to me . , What seems to be the problem ? What seems to be the problem ? , How should I know ? It's just kind of cold in the middle . It just doesn't taste right . Do you want to try it ? How should I know ? It's just kind of cold in the middle . It just doesn't taste right . Do you want to try it ? ," Well , let me get that out of your way . Would you like to order something else from the menu ? Or I could bring you another order of chicken if you'd like . " " Well , let me get that out of your way . Would you like to order something else from the menu ? Or I could bring you another order of chicken if you'd like . "," Another one ? I don't want another one . Give me something simple . You've got steak , right ? " " Another one ? I don't want another one . Give me something simple . You've got steak , right ? "," Yes , we do . How would you like it cooked ? " " Yes , we do . How would you like it cooked ? ", Half done . Did you hear anything about the robbery ? , I watched it happen . I watched it happen . , Really ? Really ? , Yes . I was right there . Yes . I was right there . , What did you see ? What did you see ? , This guy tried to rob the bank . This guy tried to rob the bank . , I can't believe it . I can't believe it . , I was really scared when he pulled the gun out . I was really scared when he pulled the gun out . , What happened next ? What happened next ? , He tried to leave with the money . He tried to leave with the money . , Did he get caught ? Did he get caught ? , They caught him before he could walk through the front door . How many undergraduates are hired here each year ? ," Normally , about 60 people . But it may depend . " " Normally , about 60 people . But it may depend . ", I see . What kind of backgrounds does the staff have ? I see . What kind of backgrounds does the staff have ? , About 20 % of them come from other countries and the others are employed from domestic universities and colleges . May I help you ? ," Yes , can you tell me where I can find a travel agency ? " " Yes , can you tell me where I can find a travel agency ? ", Take the right road and walk ten minutes . You will see the Star Travel Agency . Take the right road and walk ten minutes . You will see the Star Travel Agency . , Thank you . "Alright everyone settle down . Let ’ s get started.As you know , an important aspect of becoming a good citizen is understanding the genesis of our legal system . It is not enough to simply memorize our laws , it is necessary that we comprehend why and how they were formed . This brings me to our topic for today . Does anyone know what we celebrate on May first ? ", Cinct de mayo ? Cinct de mayo ? ," No , that ’ s May fifth in Spanish , James , no wonder you are failing my Spanish class . No , May first is International Workers ’ Day . " " No , that ’ s May fifth in Spanish , James , no wonder you are failing my Spanish class . No , May first is International Workers ’ Day . ", Do we get a day off from school then ? Do we get a day off from school then ? ," No ! It is not considered to be a national holiday here in the US , but in other countries it is . " " No ! It is not considered to be a national holiday here in the US , but in other countries it is . "," Www , man ! " " Www , man ! "," In the nineteenth century , working conditions were appalling , with workers being forced to work ten , twelve , and fourteen hours a day . Support for the eight-hour work day movement was growing rapidly , despite the indifference and hostility of many union leaders , and by April 1886 , 250,000 workers were involved in the May Day movement . Previous legislative attempts to improve working conditions had failed , so labor organizers took drastic measures . They passed a resolution stating that eight hours would constitute a legal day ’ s work . And , on May First 1886 , the resolution took effect . " " In the nineteenth century , working conditions were appalling , with workers being forced to work ten , twelve , and fourteen hours a day . Support for the eight-hour work day movement was growing rapidly , despite the indifference and hostility of many union leaders , and by April 1886 , 250,000 workers were involved in the May Day movement . Previous legislative attempts to improve working conditions had failed , so labor organizers took drastic measures . They passed a resolution stating that eight hours would constitute a legal day ’ s work . And , on May First 1886 , the resolution took effect . ", Cool ! Is that why we only work eight hours now ? Cool ! Is that why we only work eight hours now ? ," Yes ! But the happy ending came at a high price.On May third , 1886 , police fired into a crowd of strikers at the McCormick Reaper Works Factory , killing four and wounding many . A mass meeting was called for the next day to protest the brutality . " " Yes ! But the happy ending came at a high price.On May third , 1886 , police fired into a crowd of strikers at the McCormick Reaper Works Factory , killing four and wounding many . A mass meeting was called for the next day to protest the brutality . ", And then what happened ? And then what happened ? ," Well , as we say , the rest is history ... " Is there any more vodka in that bottle ? ," Hum , I think there's enough for one more , yes . " " Hum , I think there's enough for one more , yes . "," Marvelous . Pass it over . My name's George , by the way . " " Marvelous . Pass it over . My name's George , by the way . "," Nice to meet you , George . I'm Irene . " " Nice to meet you , George . I'm Irene . "," So Irene , what do you do ? " " So Irene , what do you do ? ", I'm in computing . I work for Macrohard . I'm in computing . I work for Macrohard . ," Macrohard , eh ? " " Macrohard , eh ? ", What do you do ? What do you do ? , I have my own company that designs computer systems . "What would you want , coffee or tea ? "," Bring me a cup of coffee , please . " " Bring me a cup of coffee , please . ", How do you like it ? How do you like it ? , I'd prefer a black one . Hey Bobby . What's going on ? , Just taking a smoke break . Just taking a smoke break . , I forgot my cigarette today . Do you have another one ? I forgot my cigarette today . Do you have another one ? , Sure . Here you go . Sure . Here you go . , Thanks . Thanks . , I didn't know you smoked . I didn't know you smoked . , Really ? I've been smoking for over a year now . Really ? I've been smoking for over a year now . , Oh . You're new to smoking still . I've been smoking for 7 years . Oh . You're new to smoking still . I've been smoking for 7 years . , You ever tried to quit ? You ever tried to quit ? , Many times . I'm really addicted . It's harder to stop than you think . Many times . I'm really addicted . It's harder to stop than you think . ," Yeah . I tried to quit last month , and I thought it was going to be easy , but it turns out that I'm still smoking . " " Yeah . I tried to quit last month , and I thought it was going to be easy , but it turns out that I'm still smoking . "," I highly recommend you quit soon . The longer you smoke , the harder it becomes to quit . " " I highly recommend you quit soon . The longer you smoke , the harder it becomes to quit . ", I think you're right . Aright . Gotta go to class . Thanks for the cigarette . I'll talk to you later . I think you're right . Aright . Gotta go to class . Thanks for the cigarette . I'll talk to you later . , No problem . I'll talk to you later . "So , Karen , what do you do in your free time ? "," Well , I like to play the piano . " " Well , I like to play the piano . ", Really ? How long have you been playing piano ? Really ? How long have you been playing piano ? ," About 18 years , I started learning when I was a kid . " " About 18 years , I started learning when I was a kid . ", That ’ s really interesting . you have to play for me some time . That ’ s really interesting . you have to play for me some time . ," Sure , so , what about you ? Do you have any hobbies ? " " Sure , so , what about you ? Do you have any hobbies ? "," Well , I collect beer mats . I ’ m not sure that counts , though . " Good evening . What'll you have ? , I'd like a beer . What kind of beer do you have ? I'd like a beer . What kind of beer do you have ? , Draft beer and cans beer . Which do you prefer ? Draft beer and cans beer . Which do you prefer ? , A draft beer please . A draft beer please . , OK . Here you are . OK . Here you are . , Could I have some fruit ? Could I have some fruit ? ," Of course . Wait for a moment , please . " I plan to add an introductory letter behind the resume to increase the probabilities of success in the interview . , That's a good idea . Do you know how to write an introductory letter ? That's a good idea . Do you know how to write an introductory letter ? , I'm not sure of that . Do you know ? I'm not sure of that . Do you know ? ," I just know a little . First you need to include your basic information , such as your name , age , gender and major , etc . " " I just know a little . First you need to include your basic information , such as your name , age , gender and major , etc . "," Yes , I think so , too . I must introduce myself in truth . " " Yes , I think so , too . I must introduce myself in truth . ", I think the most important is that you need to show the employer that you are qualified for that job . I think the most important is that you need to show the employer that you are qualified for that job . ," So I should write my strengths in the introductory letter , especially those related to the work . " " So I should write my strengths in the introductory letter , especially those related to the work . "," Yes , thus the employer can know you very well , and then decide whether you are the right person . " " Yes , thus the employer can know you very well , and then decide whether you are the right person . ", You are very nice to tell me those . You are very nice to tell me those . , I wish you good luck ! I wish you good luck ! , Thank you ! Why do you want to be a teacher ? , It's a job I've been dreaming of since I was very little . I firmly believe that teaching is one of the most honorable jobs in the world . It's a job I've been dreaming of since I was very little . I firmly believe that teaching is one of the most honorable jobs in the world . , In what department do you wish to work if we hire you ? In what department do you wish to work if we hire you ? ," I want to work in the English Department , as I am an English major . " "I'm leaving now , mum . "," Take care , sonny ! " " Take care , sonny ! ", I will.Bye - bye ! I will.Bye - bye ! , Bye ! Could you lend your bike to me for several days ? , How long would you like to keep it ? How long would you like to keep it ? , Till the end of the week . Till the end of the week . ," Yes , that'd be all right . " "This is a nice place , but you need to get some furniture . "," I have some I can bring from our place , and there ’ s some more out at my parents ’ . " " I have some I can bring from our place , and there ’ s some more out at my parents ’ . ", Do you have a bed ? Do you have a bed ? , Yeah . I have one from college at my parents ' house . Yeah . I have one from college at my parents ' house . , Can I take a shower ? Can I take a shower ? ," Sure , but I don ’ t have hot water , yet . " " Sure , but I don ’ t have hot water , yet . ", Really ? Really ? ," No , they ’ re coming tomorrow morning to turn the gas on . My phone should be working then , too . " " No , they ’ re coming tomorrow morning to turn the gas on . My phone should be working then , too . "," Well , do you want to go get some dinner ? " " Well , do you want to go get some dinner ? "," Yeah , I can ’ t cook anything until tomorrow , anyway . " Professor Wang looks so handsome today . He is wearing a light brown suit and a pink tie . , He always wears an extremely becoming suit with tie . He always wears an extremely becoming suit with tie . ," He ’ s quite particular about what he wears , especially about his ties . He gets different tie each day . " " He ’ s quite particular about what he wears , especially about his ties . He gets different tie each day . "," A light brown suit and a pink tie today , and a light blue shirt and a blue tie yesterday . A perfect match ! " " A light brown suit and a pink tie today , and a light blue shirt and a blue tie yesterday . A perfect match ! ", The tie is necessary for man . It makes you look so attractive in a super tie . The tie is necessary for man . It makes you look so attractive in a super tie . ," Match is important ; well , the way of tying is also important . " " Match is important ; well , the way of tying is also important . "," My father dose not know how to tie a tie , for he often wears a cravat . " " My father dose not know how to tie a tie , for he often wears a cravat . "," My father wears a tie every day , but he can ’ t do it himself . My mother helps him with his tie every morning . " " My father wears a tie every day , but he can ’ t do it himself . My mother helps him with his tie every morning . ", You mother is not only a patient mother but also a gentle wife . Finally we have a long holiday . ," Yes , what about us having a tour ? " " Yes , what about us having a tour ? ", Good idea . Where shall we go ? Good idea . Where shall we go ? , How about Milan ? How about Milan ? , Great . Shall we go alone or as part of the group ? Great . Shall we go alone or as part of the group ? , Why not travel by ourselves ? why are you in such a good mood today ? ," well , yesterday , I decided to face my fear of heights . " " well , yesterday , I decided to face my fear of heights . ", I didn't know you were scared of heights ! Was it really bad ? I didn't know you were scared of heights ! Was it really bad ? , let me put it this way . I've never seen a professional sorts game in a stadium because I could never get myself to walk to the top of the stairs to sit down . let me put it this way . I've never seen a professional sorts game in a stadium because I could never get myself to walk to the top of the stairs to sit down . , so what did you do about it yesterday ? so what did you do about it yesterday ? , I went sky-diving ! I went sky-diving ! , you're kidding me ! that sounds really scary ! you're kidding me ! that sounds really scary ! ," It was scary , but it felt great , too . " " It was scary , but it felt great , too . ", weren't you scared ? weren't you scared ? , of course I was scared . But I had an instructor that went with me and that helped . of course I was scared . But I had an instructor that went with me and that helped . , so have you cured your fear of heights ? so have you cured your fear of heights ? ," I think so . After I jumped out of the plane , I realized that I should just enjoy life . Worrying about it or not doing things out of fear is just plain silly . " " I think so . After I jumped out of the plane , I realized that I should just enjoy life . Worrying about it or not doing things out of fear is just plain silly . ", I'm impressed . I'm impressed . , are you scared of anything ? are you scared of anything ? ," well , sometimes I get scared when I'm in my apartment all by myself . " " well , sometimes I get scared when I'm in my apartment all by myself . ", what do you think is going to happen ? what do you think is going to happen ? , I always worry that the door is unlocked or that a window is open and that a stranger will come in and steal my things . I always worry that the door is unlocked or that a window is open and that a stranger will come in and steal my things . , it sounds like you just need to be more careful . Have you ever thought of going to Africa ? ," No , it might be dangerous there . " " No , it might be dangerous there . ", Would you like to go with me ? Would you like to go with me ? ," I'd like to , but I'm tied up with my paper . " Pretty ! Say beautiful rather . Can you imagine any thing nearer perfect beauty than she altogether-face and figure ? ," I do not know what I could imagine , but I confess that I have seldom seen a face or figure more pleasing to me than hers . " " I do not know what I could imagine , but I confess that I have seldom seen a face or figure more pleasing to me than hers . "," Such an eye ! The true hazel eye-and so brilliant ! Regular features , open countenance , with a complexion , Oh ! What a bloom of full health , and such a pretty height and size ; such a firm and upright figure ! There is health , not merely in her bloom , but in her air , her head , her glance . One hears sometimes of a child being ' the picture of health ' ; now , she always gives me the idea of being the complete picture of grown-up health . She is loveliness itself . " "Hello , I need to get a cab . ", There is about a 15 - minute wait . There is about a 15 - minute wait . , That's fine . That's fine . , OK . Give me your address . "How are you feeling , John ? "," Oh , not too bad , but I've got to stay in bed . " " Oh , not too bad , but I've got to stay in bed . ", Do more exercises after you are healthy . Do more exercises after you are healthy . ," Ok , I will . You have said that many times . " " Ok , I will . You have said that many times . ", Are you hungry ? Do you want me to buy something for you to eat ? Are you hungry ? Do you want me to buy something for you to eat ? ," No , there ’ s no need . Thank you all the same . " Dalian is a beautiful city . Do you agree ? , I suppose I do . I suppose I do . , The climate here is pleasant . The climate here is pleasant . , They use said it They use said it , This city is really comfortable to living . This city is really comfortable to living . , It sure is It sure is , No other city can match it . It's heaven . No other city can match it . It's heaven . ," Well , if you live in other as long enough you love them just as much . " " Well , if you live in other as long enough you love them just as much . ", Maybe . Maybe . , That's for sure . My throat is really dry . , Do you want to go get something to drink ? Do you want to go get something to drink ? ," Yes , I'm parched . " " Yes , I'm parched . ", What did you want to drink ? What did you want to drink ? , I was thinking about getting a soda . I was thinking about getting a soda . , Do you know that soda doesn't quench your thirst ? Do you know that soda doesn't quench your thirst ? , Why not ? Why not ? , Soda is really bad for you . Soda is really bad for you . , I don't know what else to drink . I don't know what else to drink . , You're supposed to drink water when you're dehydrated . You're supposed to drink water when you're dehydrated . , I would like some water . I would like some water . , That's what will keep you from being thirsty . Good day . How can we assist you ? , I need to get a Letter of Credit . Is this the right window ? I need to get a Letter of Credit . Is this the right window ? , It certainly is . Do you have your contract and Import License ? It certainly is . Do you have your contract and Import License ? ," Yes , right here in my brief case . Just a moment , please . " " Yes , right here in my brief case . Just a moment , please . ", Thanks . What you need to do now is deposit 100 % of the guaranteed funds of your contract into your account with us . Thanks . What you need to do now is deposit 100 % of the guaranteed funds of your contract into your account with us . , That's done . There is more than enough to cover the contract amount in our account . That's done . There is more than enough to cover the contract amount in our account . ," That's great . We will have to charge you 250 RIB for that service , though . Could you please fill in this ? Thanks . " "Please excuse me , but I really have to be going . "," Yes , of course.It was nice to see you . " " Yes , of course.It was nice to see you . "," It was nice to see you , too.And please give my regards to Mrs.Robbins . " Wei ! This is a first-you didn't bargain ! , Bargain ? I'd feel way too guilty . Bargain ? I'd feel way too guilty . , But you could have saved money . But you could have saved money . ," From a sweet ma ? ! It's not worth it . Plus , I'd happily pay more for these things I bought ! " " From a sweet ma ? ! It's not worth it . Plus , I'd happily pay more for these things I bought ! "," F . Y . I . , there is a flea market nearby , but maybe you're done ... " " F . Y . I . , there is a flea market nearby , but maybe you're done ... ", Ha ! I'm just warming up ! Please take me there now ! "A guy in my office got the flu the other day . Today I seem to have come down with it , too . "," Very likely . You have a slight fever . Do you have a headache , too ? " " Very likely . You have a slight fever . Do you have a headache , too ? "," Yes . I wonder if you could do something to help me recover soon , because I'll be on a business trip in two days . " " Yes . I wonder if you could do something to help me recover soon , because I'll be on a business trip in two days . "," Well , you have to let your flu run its course . You must stop working and stay in bed to get plenty of rest . Usually it will take 4 to 6 days to make a full recovery . " " Well , you have to let your flu run its course . You must stop working and stay in bed to get plenty of rest . Usually it will take 4 to 6 days to make a full recovery . ", But I'm going on a business trip in two days ! But I'm going on a business trip in two days ! ," Maybe you'll have to cancel it or postpone it . If you go out while you are sick , it won't help you recover . You may even pass your disease on to others . " "Mr . Anderson , the boss wants to see you . ", I'm on my way . "I've something very unpleasant to talk with you . Upon the arrival of the first consignment , it was found that about 50 % of the sixty cases of pineapples were leaking . ", It's rather an unusual case . Have you found the cause of leaking ? It's rather an unusual case . Have you found the cause of leaking ? , It ’ s simply because the tins were damaged . It ’ s simply because the tins were damaged . ," It appears to be the only case to us , that the goods have been damaged on the way . " " It appears to be the only case to us , that the goods have been damaged on the way . "," I am sorry to say it's not on the way , but during loading . The tins inside the cases were broken evidently through rough handling . " " I am sorry to say it's not on the way , but during loading . The tins inside the cases were broken evidently through rough handling . ", Could you offer us a certificate issued by your Health Department ? Could you offer us a certificate issued by your Health Department ? ," Certainly . Here you are . Our health authorities said they were no longer suitable for human consumption . I have to remind you that our terms are CIF Hamburg . I hope you would indemnify us for the loss , so it wouldn't be so heavy on us . " " Certainly . Here you are . Our health authorities said they were no longer suitable for human consumption . I have to remind you that our terms are CIF Hamburg . I hope you would indemnify us for the loss , so it wouldn't be so heavy on us . ", Now we are prepared to settle the issue with you amicably . Do you mind if I smoke ? , Go right ahead . Please tell me something about your insurance background . , I majored in international banking at college so I took many insurance courses . And I worked at an insurance company for my graduation field work . I majored in international banking at college so I took many insurance courses . And I worked at an insurance company for my graduation field work . , Why do you want to be an insurance agent ? Why do you want to be an insurance agent ? , I care about people and I know the importance of insurance . I care about people and I know the importance of insurance . , Do you have any work experience in promotion ? Do you have any work experience in promotion ? ," Yes , I do . I have worked as a salesman for P & G Company Ltd . " " Yes , I do . I have worked as a salesman for P & G Company Ltd . ", Do people respond well to you ? Do people respond well to you ? ," Yes , I'm good with people . " What is it ? , It ’ s my acceptance letter from UCLA . It ’ s my acceptance letter from UCLA . , What does it say ? What does it say ? , I ’ Ve been accepted ! I ’ Ve been accepted ! , Are you serious ? Are you serious ? , I ’ m serious . I ’ m serious . , Good for you ! Good for you ! ," NYU was my first choice , but UCLA is just fine . " " NYU was my first choice , but UCLA is just fine . ", I ’ m so proud of you . I ’ m so proud of you . ," Thanks . I ’ m proud of myself , too . " Do you have brothers and sisters ? ," No , I am the only child in my family . " " No , I am the only child in my family . "," Oh , I have an elder sister . She is married .. Her husband is a businessman . " " Oh , I have an elder sister . She is married .. Her husband is a businessman . ", Do they live with you and your parents ? Do they live with you and your parents ? ," No , they live alone . " I have applied for a transfer . , Really ? Do you mean that you are leaving ? Really ? Do you mean that you are leaving ? , Yes . I think it's time to move on . I ’ Ve already been here too long . Yes . I think it's time to move on . I ’ Ve already been here too long . , Where do you want to go ? Where do you want to go ? ," Well , I want to be transferred to the Shanghai office . " " Well , I want to be transferred to the Shanghai office . ", I will miss you . But anyway I wish you every success at your new post . I will miss you . But anyway I wish you every success at your new post . , Thanks . It's been a pleasure working with you . Cute ... Here . These beans are already ground . Now for step three , So soon ? So soon ? , You have to brew the grinds while they're fresh and drink it immediately for the best flavor . You have to brew the grinds while they're fresh and drink it immediately for the best flavor . ," OK ! Hurry , then ! Here's my cup . I can't wait for step four ! " " OK ! Hurry , then ! Here's my cup . I can't wait for step four ! ", There is no step four ... There is no step four ... ," Yes , there is , drinking your coffee ! " "Doctor , what is the best way to stay healthy ? ", Having a good diet is probably the most important thing . Having a good diet is probably the most important thing . , It is very confusing to know what to eat . It is very confusing to know what to eat . ," You need plenty of fruits and vegetables , small amounts of protein , and whole grains . " " You need plenty of fruits and vegetables , small amounts of protein , and whole grains . ", Are there certain things that I should avoid ? Are there certain things that I should avoid ? ," You shouldn ’ t consume too much sugar or caffeine . Also , watch your intake of fatty food . " " You shouldn ’ t consume too much sugar or caffeine . Also , watch your intake of fatty food . "," After watching my diet , what else should I do ? " " After watching my diet , what else should I do ? "," You need to stop smoking , and make sure that you get 30 minutes of exercise every day . " " You need to stop smoking , and make sure that you get 30 minutes of exercise every day . ", Can I have a glass of wine now and then ? Can I have a glass of wine now and then ? ," As long as you don ’ t overdo it , a glass of wine a day should be OK . " The Blacks got divorced . , Really ? Why ? Really ? Why ? , Mr . Black has been getting a little on the side . Mr . Black has been getting a little on the side . ," Really ? I am surprised . He doesn't look like a guy who'd ever cheat on his wife , does he ? " " Really ? I am surprised . He doesn't look like a guy who'd ever cheat on his wife , does he ? "," No , he doesn't . Anyway , his wife found out that he has been two-timing for a long time . " " No , he doesn't . Anyway , his wife found out that he has been two-timing for a long time . "," Well , I am really surprised . By the way , have you done anything behind my back ? " " Well , I am really surprised . By the way , have you done anything behind my back ? ", No . The only thing I've ever done behind your back is zipping you up . No . The only thing I've ever done behind your back is zipping you up . ," I like that joke , but I hope it's true . " We have been here for about five days and I have to leave now . , Ok ! You know you're always welcome here . Did you enjoy your stay ? Ok ! You know you're always welcome here . Did you enjoy your stay ? ," Yes , we have a very pleasant time . Thank you for being so nice for us . " " Yes , we have a very pleasant time . Thank you for being so nice for us . ", It's our pleasure . And is there anything else we can do for you before you leave here ? It's our pleasure . And is there anything else we can do for you before you leave here ? ," No , thanks . You've done a lot for us . Thank you for everything . " " No , thanks . You've done a lot for us . Thank you for everything . "," Don't mention it . Oh , This is a small gift for you . " " Don't mention it . Oh , This is a small gift for you . ", Oh ! Thank you ! It's very kind of you . Oh ! Thank you ! It's very kind of you . , We hope you could visit our company again . We hope you could visit our company again . , We're sure we will . And welcome to our corporation next year . We're expecting you . We're sure we will . And welcome to our corporation next year . We're expecting you . , Ok ! We'll definitely go to visit your company . I am exhausted . I need some sleep . , Didn ’ t you sleep well last night ? Didn ’ t you sleep well last night ? ," I twisted and turned all night , and couldn ’ t sleep . I was worried about my mother ’ s health . " " I twisted and turned all night , and couldn ’ t sleep . I was worried about my mother ’ s health . ", Don ’ t worry . It ’ s only a cold . "Hello there , Sir . I've dealt with you before , haven't I ? "," You remember me ! Yes , I'm with Li Wang Enterprises ; I'm the Accountant Peters . " " You remember me ! Yes , I'm with Li Wang Enterprises ; I'm the Accountant Peters . "," Yes , of course , Mr Peters ! Good to see you again . What can we do for you today ? " " Yes , of course , Mr Peters ! Good to see you again . What can we do for you today ? "," Well , we've just acquired a new business so we need to set up a lot of services with you . We are particularly interested in Agent Services . " " Well , we've just acquired a new business so we need to set up a lot of services with you . We are particularly interested in Agent Services . "," I see . We offer Agent Services free of charge here . Before your new business begins trading , we could , on behalf of your existing company , do a series of registration and get the certificates you need . If you are unsure of the local laws , that is . " Open the book and turn to page 10 . , It is difficult . It is difficult . ," No , honey , it's easy if you know the way . " " No , honey , it's easy if you know the way . ", Do I have to memorize it ? Do I have to memorize it ? ," No , honey , try to make notes in your notebook . " What can I do for you ? , I ’ m returning these books . I ’ m returning these books . , Let me have them . Let me have them . , Here are all of them . Here are all of them . , These books are two weeks late . These books are two weeks late . , I didn ’ t have time to return them . I didn ’ t have time to return them . , You ’ re going to have to pay late fees . You ’ re going to have to pay late fees . , How much ? How much ? , 25 cents a day . 25 cents a day . , 25 cents a day ? 25 cents a day ? , That means 25 cents for each late book . That means 25 cents for each late book . , That ’ s expensive . "Hello , Lucy , I heard you did a good deal in interview . ", It's OK . It's OK . , What did you do in the interview ? What did you do in the interview ? ," I observed the interviewer's manner , mien and gesture carefully besides paying attention to mine . " " I observed the interviewer's manner , mien and gesture carefully besides paying attention to mine . ", Are all these helpful for the interview ? Are all these helpful for the interview ? ," Of course . The manner of shaking hands can show a man ’ s character . For example , the interviewer who shakes your hand lightly , is a easygoing man although he looks cool . " " Of course . The manner of shaking hands can show a man ’ s character . For example , the interviewer who shakes your hand lightly , is a easygoing man although he looks cool . ", Anything else ? Anything else ? ," You can discover interviewer's eyes because they can show his thoughts , and can judge whether he is interested in your words by his gesture and mien . " "What can I do for you , sir ? ", I'd like to choose one game for myself and one for my younger sister . I'd like to choose one game for myself and one for my younger sister . , What kind of games do you like ? What kind of games do you like ? , Big games of course . Big games of course . ," I see , but games are played in different ways . I'm wondering what type of games do you like to play ? " " I see , but games are played in different ways . I'm wondering what type of games do you like to play ? "," Type ? I don't know , what do you have ? " " Type ? I don't know , what do you have ? "," Basically , there are 7 types of games " " Basically , there are 7 types of games "," Well , I am a beginner . I ... " " Well , I am a beginner . I ... "," Don't worry . Most male customers choose first person shooting , real time strategy , action or sports , while female customers prefer simulating , action or role playing . Shooting , action and sports games require flexible movements and real time strategy usually needs overall consideration . " " Don't worry . Most male customers choose first person shooting , real time strategy , action or sports , while female customers prefer simulating , action or role playing . Shooting , action and sports games require flexible movements and real time strategy usually needs overall consideration . ", I like first person shooting and action more than other types of games . I like first person shooting and action more than other types of games . ," If so , counter Strike and Might & Magic are good alternatives . Counter Strike is one of the hottest shooting games and Might & Magic series are popular among girls because the game has attractive plot and interesting scenes . " " If so , counter Strike and Might & Magic are good alternatives . Counter Strike is one of the hottest shooting games and Might & Magic series are popular among girls because the game has attractive plot and interesting scenes . "," Oh , thanks a lot . Then , I will take the two . " " Oh , thanks a lot . Then , I will take the two . "," Do you want the latest editions ? If your computer runs fast , I think the latest editions are better because although old editions are cheaper , they are less exciting and attractive . " " Do you want the latest editions ? If your computer runs fast , I think the latest editions are better because although old editions are cheaper , they are less exciting and attractive . ", I will have the latest editions . "Hello , can you tell me how to use the telephone ? "," If you want to order meals , call 8801.If you need other help , call 8803 and someone will be there . " " If you want to order meals , call 8801.If you need other help , call 8803 and someone will be there . "," Thank you so much . By the way , is there a mail service ? " " Thank you so much . By the way , is there a mail service ? "," Yes , you can take your letters to the counter over there . " What kinds of things do you like to do ? , I've always liked to draw and paint . I've always liked to draw and paint . , I didn't know you knew how to draw and paint . I didn't know you knew how to draw and paint . , I do it every once in a while . I do it every once in a while . , How long have you known how to do that ? How long have you known how to do that ? , I first learned how to do it in high school . I first learned how to do it in high school . , Did you take some sort of art class or something ? Did you take some sort of art class or something ? , That was my favorite class . That was my favorite class . , You have got to be talented . You have got to be talented . , Thanks . Thanks . , If only I was talented . If only I was talented . , You have a talent . You just don't know what it is yet . So how did your end-of-the-year review go ? ," Oh , it was okay . I had my meeting with Mitch this morning and his bottom line is that he thinks I need to show more initiative . He thinks that I need to start being more creative . " " Oh , it was okay . I had my meeting with Mitch this morning and his bottom line is that he thinks I need to show more initiative . He thinks that I need to start being more creative . ", Did he actually say that ? Did he actually say that ? ," Well , not in so many words . But I know that productivity is a big issue for him . Oh , he said the usual things like “ Keep up the good work ” and “ Thanks for your hard work , ” but he also said that he's thinking about bringing some employees into my department . That , to me , means he's not satisfied with what I've been doing . " " Well , not in so many words . But I know that productivity is a big issue for him . Oh , he said the usual things like “ Keep up the good work ” and “ Thanks for your hard work , ” but he also said that he's thinking about bringing some employees into my department . That , to me , means he's not satisfied with what I've been doing . ", Are you sure you're not reading too much into what he said ? Are you sure you're not reading too much into what he said ? ," No , I Don't . Either I shape up or my job is on the line . " " No , I Don't . Either I shape up or my job is on the line . "," Well , I think you may be overreacting . Mitch likes to give everybody constructive criticism and I think that's what he was doing . " " Well , I think you may be overreacting . Mitch likes to give everybody constructive criticism and I think that's what he was doing . ", Do you really think so ? Do you really think so ? ," Yes , I do . If you ask around , other people will tell you the same thing . " " Yes , I do . If you ask around , other people will tell you the same thing . "," Maybe you're right . Thanks , Don . I feel better . " " Maybe you're right . Thanks , Don . I feel better . ", I'm glad to hear it . "Hello , this is Mike , Kara . ", Mike ! Good to hear from you . How are you ? Mike ! Good to hear from you . How are you ? ," Everything is fine , and how are you ? " " Everything is fine , and how are you ? ", Things are going well with me . Things are going well with me . ," Kara , I had fun the other night at the movies and was wondering if you would like to go out again this Friday . " " Kara , I had fun the other night at the movies and was wondering if you would like to go out again this Friday . "," Mike , I don't think that it's a good idea to go out again . I really need to focus on getting packed and ready to move back home . " " Mike , I don't think that it's a good idea to go out again . I really need to focus on getting packed and ready to move back home . ", Maybe we could just meet for coffee or something . Maybe we could just meet for coffee or something . ," I can't really deal with any distractions right now , but I appreciate the nice evening we spent together . " I'm told Cold Blood just finished its last cut . ," Yeah , it'll make a hit , I think.When will it be on , do you know ? " " Yeah , it'll make a hit , I think.When will it be on , do you know ? "," Sure , it'll be on next Monday . " "Hey , Ann . Wake up . It's time to get out of bed . "," Oh , Dad . Do I have to get up right now ? " " Oh , Dad . Do I have to get up right now ? "," Yes , or you'll be late . " " Yes , or you'll be late . ", Why didn't my alarm go off today ? Why didn't my alarm go off today ? , It went off 30 minutes ago . It went off 30 minutes ago . , I must have slept right through it . I must have slept right through it . , Rise and shine . Rise and shine . , OK . I know . Is there any way we could get a better warranty on this product ? ," Well , I can't give you a better warranty , if you would be willing to agree to an annual contract . " " Well , I can't give you a better warranty , if you would be willing to agree to an annual contract . "," That might not be ideal because there would be some drawbacks to an annual contract situation that might make it difficult to sell to our buyers . What about free delivery ? If we make a large enough order , could you waive the deliver fee ? " " That might not be ideal because there would be some drawbacks to an annual contract situation that might make it difficult to sell to our buyers . What about free delivery ? If we make a large enough order , could you waive the deliver fee ? "," Yes , our delivery fee could be waived , if you make an order of 50 units or more . We would have to insist on the annual contract , however . I understand it's not the most convenient for you . Perhaps we could shorten it to a sixth month contract if you are willing to take a lower rebate . " " Yes , our delivery fee could be waived , if you make an order of 50 units or more . We would have to insist on the annual contract , however . I understand it's not the most convenient for you . Perhaps we could shorten it to a sixth month contract if you are willing to take a lower rebate . ", That would be fine . We could accept a lower rebate . excuse me ; is this seat taken ? , no . It's all yours . no . It's all yours . , thank you very much . My name is Ashlan . It's nice to meet you . thank you very much . My name is Ashlan . It's nice to meet you . ," Carson . It's nice to mee you , too . " " Carson . It's nice to mee you , too . "," the weather is so warm for December , don't you think ? " " the weather is so warm for December , don't you think ? ", it is unusually warm . I blame it on global warming . it is unusually warm . I blame it on global warming . , global warming is wreaking havoc everywhere . global warming is wreaking havoc everywhere . , so sure . Are you from around here ? so sure . Are you from around here ? , no . I'm new here . I just moved here a few months ago . no . I'm new here . I just moved here a few months ago . , where are you from ? where are you from ? , I'm from China . What about you ? I'm from China . What about you ? ," I am from Texas . I was in China once , but it was a long time ago . " " I am from Texas . I was in China once , but it was a long time ago . ", did you enjoy it ? did you enjoy it ? , I did . I especially liked the food . What do you think about the food here ? I did . I especially liked the food . What do you think about the food here ? ," it's very different from Chinese food , but I am getting used to it . " " it's very different from Chinese food , but I am getting used to it . ", Is that the Da Vinci Code that you've got there ? Is that the Da Vinci Code that you've got there ? ," yes , have you read it ? " " yes , have you read it ? "," no , but I saw the movie . What do you think about it ? " " no , but I saw the movie . What do you think about it ? "," well , to be honest , I've only gotten though 10 pages of it . So far , though , it's interesting . " " well , to be honest , I've only gotten though 10 pages of it . So far , though , it's interesting . "," well , this is my stop . it was nice talking with you . " " well , this is my stop . it was nice talking with you . ", likewise . Bye ! "I want to buy a parking permit , please . ", Are you a full-time student or do you attend part-time in the evenings ? Are you a full-time student or do you attend part-time in the evenings ? , I attend both day and evening classes . I attend both day and evening classes . , Will you be riding a motorcycle or do you drive a car ? Will you be riding a motorcycle or do you drive a car ? , I ride a motorcycle . I ride a motorcycle . , That permit will run twenty-five dollars ; will that be cash or credit card ? That permit will run twenty-five dollars ; will that be cash or credit card ? ," I'll use a credit card , thank you . " " I'll use a credit card , thank you . ", Do you need a second permit for a car ? Do you need a second permit for a car ? ," No , just the motorcycle permit . " " No , just the motorcycle permit . "," Fine , here it is and have a great semester ! " You really need to look at some of the problems we are having with the apartment . , That apartment never had any problems before . Are you sure the problem isn ’ t you ? That apartment never had any problems before . Are you sure the problem isn ’ t you ? , We spoke with you the first week we moved in about things that you promised to fix . We spoke with you the first week we moved in about things that you promised to fix . , Where do you think you have problems ? Where do you think you have problems ? ," There is no hot water , the bedroom has a broken window , and there are rats in the kitchen . " " There is no hot water , the bedroom has a broken window , and there are rats in the kitchen . "," You know , no one else who has been in that apartment has had a problem before . " " You know , no one else who has been in that apartment has had a problem before . ", You are obligated to maintain your building and my apartment . You are obligated to maintain your building and my apartment . , I will fix these problems when I get around to it . I will fix these problems when I get around to it . , I will be withholding my rent check this Friday unless these problems are addressed immediately . I will be withholding my rent check this Friday unless these problems are addressed immediately . , You can ’ t do that ! It ’ s illegal ! I am calling to ask about the position of an usher . , Anything you would like to know ? Anything you would like to know ? , What qualities do you expect the applicants to have ? What qualities do you expect the applicants to have ? ," We expect the usher girl to be good-looking , no less than 165 centimeters high , and love smiling . " Hi ! I'm Hong lei . What's your name ? ," Hello , Hong Lei . My name's Ricky . " " Hello , Hong Lei . My name's Ricky . ", Hi Ricky . Are you a new student here ? Hi Ricky . Are you a new student here ? ," Yes , I had my first lesson this morning . Are you a new student too ? " " Yes , I had my first lesson this morning . Are you a new student too ? "," No , I've been here for six months . " " No , I've been here for six months . ", Six months . That's a long time . Six months . That's a long time . , It's not so long really . What class are you in ? Intermediate or ... ? It's not so long really . What class are you in ? Intermediate or ... ? , Intermediate Three . And what about you ? Intermediate Three . And what about you ? , I'm in Advanced One . Who's your teacher ? I'm in Advanced One . Who's your teacher ? ," I can't remember her name , but she's got curly red hair . " " I can't remember her name , but she's got curly red hair . ", Ah ! Does she wear glasses ? Ah ! Does she wear glasses ? ," Yes , I think so . " " Yes , I think so . ", That's probably Anne Wallis . That's probably Anne Wallis . , Yes that's right . Do you know her ? Is she your teacher too ? Yes that's right . Do you know her ? Is she your teacher too ? , No . But she taught me last term . How long have you been here ? No . But she taught me last term . How long have you been here ? , Only a week . Only a week . ," Wow , not long . Where do you live ? With a family ? " " Wow , not long . Where do you live ? With a family ? "," Well , I'm staying at the YMCA at the moment . I'm looking for somewhere more permanent . Do you know of any good places ? " " Well , I'm staying at the YMCA at the moment . I'm looking for somewhere more permanent . Do you know of any good places ? ", Yes . Actually my friend has a spare room in here apartment and she's looking for a flatmate . Would you like her phone number ? Yes . Actually my friend has a spare room in here apartment and she's looking for a flatmate . Would you like her phone number ? , That would be great ! Thanks for your help . Can I buy you coffee ? "Good morning , Sir . ", Hello . I'm here today to pay in some foreign currency . Is that possible at this counter ? Hello . I'm here today to pay in some foreign currency . Is that possible at this counter ? ," Of course , Sir . What kind of currency would you like to deposit ? And what is the amount you would like to pay in ? " " Of course , Sir . What kind of currency would you like to deposit ? And what is the amount you would like to pay in ? "," 10,000 Japanese yen . " " 10,000 Japanese yen . "," OK , Sir . Would that be Fixed or Current Deposit ? " " OK , Sir . Would that be Fixed or Current Deposit ? ", Fixed . Fixed . , And how long are you depositing for ? And how long are you depositing for ? ," For one year , that's what I usually do . Better interest , you know . " I am not sure how to add a class . , Do you have an add sheet for me to sign ? Do you have an add sheet for me to sign ? , I'll bring one next time . I'll bring one next time . ," When you get the signed add slip , you must take it to the Admissions and Records Office or you will not be added . Can you find the office ? " " When you get the signed add slip , you must take it to the Admissions and Records Office or you will not be added . Can you find the office ? ", I think I know where it is . I think I know where it is . , Across the courtyard on the right is the office . Follow the signs to the correct line . Is that clear ? Across the courtyard on the right is the office . Follow the signs to the correct line . Is that clear ? , Thank you for your directions . It's clear . Thank you for your directions . It's clear . , You can't miss it . Add the class and then come back . We'll check later to make sure you are on the roll sheet . You can't miss it . Add the class and then come back . We'll check later to make sure you are on the roll sheet . , That's great . Thank you so much . That's great . Thank you so much . , Do the same thing with a drop slip if you ever need to drop a class . Good luck ! "Good afternoon , sir . What can I do for you ? ", I'd like to get this prescription filled . I'd like to get this prescription filled . ," No problem . Please wait a minute . ( She goes to the back for a few minutes . ) Here is your medicine , sir . Take two tablets after each meal and once before bed . " " No problem . Please wait a minute . ( She goes to the back for a few minutes . ) Here is your medicine , sir . Take two tablets after each meal and once before bed . ", Thanks . Do you sell aspirin here ? Thanks . Do you sell aspirin here ? ," Yes , our over-the-counter medicine is over there on that shelf . " " Yes , our over-the-counter medicine is over there on that shelf . "," Oh , I see it . Do you have multi-vitamins ? " " Oh , I see it . Do you have multi-vitamins ? "," Yes , right over here . " " Yes , right over here . ", ( The customer gets the aspirin and vitamins . ) That'll be $ 16.00 . ( The customer gets the aspirin and vitamins . ) That'll be $ 16.00 . , Here's a twenty . Here's a twenty . , Here's your change . Thank you . Isn't it a nice day ? , It really is . It really is . , It seems that it may rain today . It seems that it may rain today . , Hopefully it will . Hopefully it will . , How come ? How come ? , I like how clear the sky gets after it rains . I like how clear the sky gets after it rains . , I feel the same way . It smells so good after it rains . I feel the same way . It smells so good after it rains . , I especially love the night air when it rains . I especially love the night air when it rains . , Really ? Why ? Really ? Why ? , The stars look so much closer after it rains . The stars look so much closer after it rains . , I really want it to rain today . I really want it to rain today . ," Yeah , so do I . " Carlo's Kitchen . ," Yes , I'd like to book a table for four at seven this evening . " " Yes , I'd like to book a table for four at seven this evening . "," For four , And may I have your name ? " " For four , And may I have your name ? "," Yes . Mike Lee . And put me as close as possible to the stage , please . " May's birthday is coming . Shall we buy her a birthday present or let her choose one for herself ? , I think a surprise party may be better . But I forget when her birthday is . I think a surprise party may be better . But I forget when her birthday is . , You are such a good father . It's next Sunday . You are such a good father . It's next Sunday . , Sorry . What shall we get for her ? Sorry . What shall we get for her ? , What about a cell phone ? She is old enough to have one . What about a cell phone ? She is old enough to have one . , Good idea . Shall we search on line to find an appropriate one or go to a phone store ? Good idea . Shall we search on line to find an appropriate one or go to a phone store ? , Maybe we can try shopping on line . Maybe we can try shopping on line . ," Sure . Okay , here is the website . " " Sure . Okay , here is the website . ", I'm sure that May would love the pink one . I'm sure that May would love the pink one . , Probably . People's consumptive habit is changing rapidly because of the internet . Probably . People's consumptive habit is changing rapidly because of the internet . ," Totally . Computers bring with them convenience.Oh , what's wrong ? " " Totally . Computers bring with them convenience.Oh , what's wrong ? ", The computer went frozen . The computer went frozen . ," Oh , it's such a pain . We'd better go to a store later . " Could I be of any help to you ? ," I want to buy a skirt , but I have no idea which one to buy . " " I want to buy a skirt , but I have no idea which one to buy . ", Do you like miniskirt ? It's popular among young girls . The pleated skirt also sells well . Do you like miniskirt ? It's popular among young girls . The pleated skirt also sells well . , I don't like to keep up with joneses . I don't like to keep up with joneses . , What about the divided skirt ? What about the divided skirt ? , I think this suits me . Can I try it on ? What does your job involve ? , I'm the Project Manager so I have to make sure our projects run smoothly . I work with three Project Engineers . They take care of after-sales service and look after the maintenance side of the business . Has everything been OK with you lately ? , I haven ’ t been able to get a good night ’ s sleep lately . I ’ m exhausted ! I haven ’ t been able to get a good night ’ s sleep lately . I ’ m exhausted ! , Have you been too busy to get enough sleep ? Have you been too busy to get enough sleep ? ," I try to go to sleep , but I just can ’ t stay asleep . " " I try to go to sleep , but I just can ’ t stay asleep . ", How late do you try to go to sleep ? How late do you try to go to sleep ? , I go to bed when I finish my work . I go to bed when I finish my work . , Has anything in your day-to-day life been bothering you lately ? Has anything in your day-to-day life been bothering you lately ? , I am worried about how I am going to pay my tuition . I am worried about how I am going to pay my tuition . , You might consider listening to relaxing music as you go to sleep to clear your head . You might consider listening to relaxing music as you go to sleep to clear your head . , Doing something relaxing before I go to sleep sounds like a plan . I'm getting a tattoo tomorrow . , Are you nuts ? "Tom , I've got good news for you . ", What is it ? What is it ? , Haven't you heard that your novel has won The Nobel Prize ? Haven't you heard that your novel has won The Nobel Prize ? , Really ? I can't believe it . It's like a dream come true . I never expected that I would win The Nobel Prize ! Really ? I can't believe it . It's like a dream come true . I never expected that I would win The Nobel Prize ! , You did a good job . I'm extremely proud of you . You did a good job . I'm extremely proud of you . , Thanks for the compliment . Thanks for the compliment . , You certainly deserve it . Let's celebrate ! Hey Mark . What are you doing ? , Just watching some TV . Just watching some TV . , Anything interesting on ? Anything interesting on ? , Not really . Just watching the sports highlight on ESPN . Not really . Just watching the sports highlight on ESPN . , So I take it you're pretty bored too . So I take it you're pretty bored too . , Just killing time until I find something to do . What are you going to do ? Just killing time until I find something to do . What are you going to do ? , It's Saturday and we are sitting at home doing nothing . What's wrong with us ? It's Saturday and we are sitting at home doing nothing . What's wrong with us ? , You wanna shoot some hoops ? You wanna shoot some hoops ? ," I already tried to call up some of the guys , but they are all busy . " " I already tried to call up some of the guys , but they are all busy . ", Where's your girlfriend ? I thought you were going out with her today . Where's your girlfriend ? I thought you were going out with her today . , She's out shopping with her friends . She's out shopping with her friends . , Let's go to Starbucks and think of something to do then . Let's go to Starbucks and think of something to do then . , Aright . Do you have any cigarettes ? Aright . Do you have any cigarettes ? , I only have a couple left . Why don't you pick some up on the way . I only have a couple left . Why don't you pick some up on the way . , Ok . See you there in about 30 minutes . Ok . See you there in about 30 minutes . , Aright . See you there . "Oh , the food here really is bad . My soup was cold and meat , ur ... it was like leather . ", Yes . And they don ’ t give you very much either . I ’ m still hungry . Yes . And they don ’ t give you very much either . I ’ m still hungry . , I ’ m sure this one is especially bad . And the word is so unpleasant . I ’ m sure this one is especially bad . And the word is so unpleasant . , Don ’ t do this ! Don ’ t do that ! You mustn ’ t do this ! You can ’ t do that ! Don ’ t do this ! Don ’ t do that ! You mustn ’ t do this ! You can ’ t do that ! ," Well , I ’ m going to write a letter of complaint . " " Well , I ’ m going to write a letter of complaint . ", And we ’ ll all help you . "Good evening , Pizza House . This is Marty speaking.May I take your order ? "," Um yes . I'd like a medium pizza with pepperoni , olives , and extra cheese . " " Um yes . I'd like a medium pizza with pepperoni , olives , and extra cheese . ", We have a two-for-one special on large pizzas.Would you like a large pizza instead ? We have a two-for-one special on large pizzas.Would you like a large pizza instead ? ," Sure , that sounds good . " " Sure , that sounds good . ", Great ! Would you like your second pizza to be the same as the first ? Great ! Would you like your second pizza to be the same as the first ? ," No , make the second one with ham , pineapple and green peppers . Oh , and make it thin crust . " " No , make the second one with ham , pineapple and green peppers . Oh , and make it thin crust . "," Okay , thin crust . Your total is $ 21.50 and yourorder will arrive in thirty minutes or it ’ s free ! " " Okay , thin crust . Your total is $ 21.50 and yourorder will arrive in thirty minutes or it ’ s free ! ", Perfect . Thank you . Bye .. Perfect . Thank you . Bye .. , wait ! ! I need your address ! I think Yoga might be suitable for me . , Why ? Why ? , Because it doesn't require a lot of energy and thus easy to keep up . Because it doesn't require a lot of energy and thus easy to keep up . , But I see people sweat a lot doing Yoga too . But I see people sweat a lot doing Yoga too . , I don't know . I just need to try it once . I'm in urgent need of some exercise to lose some weight . I don't know . I just need to try it once . I'm in urgent need of some exercise to lose some weight . , You should try swimming then . It helps you to keep fit . I'm looking for a good multivitamin . Can you recommend one ? , Yes . Come with me to the vitamin section . Yes . Come with me to the vitamin section . ," I knew there would be a few choices , but this selection is huge ! " " I knew there would be a few choices , but this selection is huge ! "," You're looking for a multi though , right ? " " You're looking for a multi though , right ? ", That's right . Just a simple multi-vitamin that I can take every day . That's right . Just a simple multi-vitamin that I can take every day . , Okay . Then I recommend this one . It's made especially for men about your age . Okay . Then I recommend this one . It's made especially for men about your age . , Oh ! You took the guesswork right out of that one . Oh ! You took the guesswork right out of that one . , That's my job ! Is there anything else I can assist you with ? I ’ Ve been having problems getting onto the Internet . , Have you checked your connection settings ? Have you checked your connection settings ? ," Yes , they're fine . I suppose.the server might be down again . " " Yes , they're fine . I suppose.the server might be down again . "," Yes , there have been a few problems recently . Why don't you call the IT department ? " Welcome to the National Post . How may I help you ? ," Hi , I would like to send this package to China , and these postcards as well . " " Hi , I would like to send this package to China , and these postcards as well . ", Very well . You will need some stamps for the postcards and I need to weigh that package . Very well . You will need some stamps for the postcards and I need to weigh that package . , How much is this going to cost ? How much is this going to cost ? ," Well , it depends . Do you want to send it via priority , express or standard mail ? " " Well , it depends . Do you want to send it via priority , express or standard mail ? ", What ’ s the difference ? What ’ s the difference ? ," Well , standard mail can take up to fifteen working days . Priority is a bit faster and will arrive in about five to eight working days . Express is the fastest , but it ’ s also the most expensive . It only takes three days and you can track your package online . " " Well , standard mail can take up to fifteen working days . Priority is a bit faster and will arrive in about five to eight working days . Express is the fastest , but it ’ s also the most expensive . It only takes three days and you can track your package online . "," I see . Well , there ’ s no rush . Please send it via priority mail . Please be extra careful , the contents of the package are fragile . " "Good afternoon , Lexington Software . Angelina Dawson , how can I help ? "," Hello , this is Quinn from IBA . " " Hello , this is Quinn from IBA . "," Ah , hello Quinn . Oh dear , you are calling to tell me there is a problem , aren't you ? " " Ah , hello Quinn . Oh dear , you are calling to tell me there is a problem , aren't you ? "," I'm afraid so , yes . " " I'm afraid so , yes . "," Hmm ... well , it was my first attempt ! Is it a very big mistake , or can we just alter it ? " " Hmm ... well , it was my first attempt ! Is it a very big mistake , or can we just alter it ? ", Unfortunately it's rather a big mistake . Unfortunately it's rather a big mistake . , What do you recommend we do ? What do you recommend we do ? , I would recommend we scrap this one and you bring in another set as soon as possible . I would recommend we scrap this one and you bring in another set as soon as possible . ," I trust your judgement . Thank you , Quinn . I'll be back tomorrow with a new set . Bye for now . " "Are you ready to order , sir ? "," Yes , I would like a roast duck and my friend wants steaks . " " Yes , I would like a roast duck and my friend wants steaks . ", How do you like your steaks ? How do you like your steaks ? , I'd like it medium-well . I'd like it medium-well . ," OK , sir , wait a minute . " "What can I do for you , young man ? ", I need to rent three pairs of skates for the morning . I need to rent three pairs of skates for the morning . , What sizes do you need ? What sizes do you need ? ," One pair of 37 , and two pairs of 21 . One for me , and the other two for two kids . " " One pair of 37 , and two pairs of 21 . One for me , and the other two for two kids . ", Here you are . And here are three crash helmets . Here you are . And here are three crash helmets . ," Thanks . Well , those two kids are beginners . What should I do about their safety ? " " Thanks . Well , those two kids are beginners . What should I do about their safety ? "," Well , there are a lot to do , but nothing to worry about . First , make sure they don't go far from the railings . " " Well , there are a lot to do , but nothing to worry about . First , make sure they don't go far from the railings . "," Oh , yeah , maybe I should ask them just to walk along the railings . " " Oh , yeah , maybe I should ask them just to walk along the railings . "," That's a good idea . And remind them to be slow at the beginning , not to run into the railings . " " That's a good idea . And remind them to be slow at the beginning , not to run into the railings . ", OK . Anything else ? OK . Anything else ? , Never go to the center of the lake . The ice there is too thin to skate on . Never go to the center of the lake . The ice there is too thin to skate on . ," Got it . Thanks for reminding me . And , are there any intensive training courses ? " "sorry , Brad . But you are going to have to re-do this . "," What ’ s the problem , Ms . Murphy ? " " What ’ s the problem , Ms . Murphy ? ", It ’ s badly organized . I can ’ t present this to the board . It ’ s badly organized . I can ’ t present this to the board . , I ’ m sorry . Ms . Murphy . I ’ ll re-work it . Can I give it back to you this afternoon ? "I call this meeting to order . Thank you all in attendance today , I know it's a busy day for you all . We have a lot of material to cover today . Did everyone get an agenda ? "," I need a copy of the agenda . Also , may I suggest something ? I know we have many points to review today , but would it be possible to limit our meeting time to finish before four o'clock ? Many of us still have a mountain of work to do before the day's end . " " I need a copy of the agenda . Also , may I suggest something ? I know we have many points to review today , but would it be possible to limit our meeting time to finish before four o'clock ? Many of us still have a mountain of work to do before the day's end . "," We should be able to finish everything up before then . Let's run through the major points first , and see where we're at . The first matter of business is to approve the minutes of our last meeting . " " We should be able to finish everything up before then . Let's run through the major points first , and see where we're at . The first matter of business is to approve the minutes of our last meeting . ", I propose we accept the minutes . I propose we accept the minutes . , Good . Do I have a second ? Good . Do I have a second ? , I second . I second . ," motion carried . Now , next on our agenda is our budget review . Margaret , can you please fill us in on where the budget review stands ? " " motion carried . Now , next on our agenda is our budget review . Margaret , can you please fill us in on where the budget review stands ? "," I gave everyone a copy of the manual last week . We've had the review board going over everything , and they have come up with a final review . Here's a copy for everyone , and if you have any questions , you can talk to me after the meeting . Basically , the budget review has been completed , with maybe a few polishing details left . " " I gave everyone a copy of the manual last week . We've had the review board going over everything , and they have come up with a final review . Here's a copy for everyone , and if you have any questions , you can talk to me after the meeting . Basically , the budget review has been completed , with maybe a few polishing details left . ", What kind of action is required ? What kind of action is required ? ," If everyone could take a look at the final review handout , if there're any objections or corrections , let me know . Next week , we can cast the final approval . " "Mr . Division , I am so sorry to have kept you waiting . ", That's quite all right . That's quite all right . ," Oh dear , I forgot to bring it . " " Oh dear , I forgot to bring it . "," Not too worry , so tell me about yourself . " "Good evening , sir . What can I do for you ? "," We are going to have a party tonight , would you please look after our baby tonight ? " " We are going to have a party tonight , would you please look after our baby tonight ? "," Well , we have baby-sitting service . We will take good care of your baby . " " Well , we have baby-sitting service . We will take good care of your baby . ", That's good . That's good . , Please fill out the table . I just received a phone call for an interview next week . , Congratulations ! This is your first interview ever . Congratulations ! This is your first interview ever . ," thank you , but I'm nervous . I don't know what to do.Could you tell me what should I do before an interview ? " " thank you , but I'm nervous . I don't know what to do.Could you tell me what should I do before an interview ? "," sure , you should prepare so that you can give proper response when you're being interviewed . " " sure , you should prepare so that you can give proper response when you're being interviewed . "," yeah , besides my personal introduction , what else should I prepare ? " " yeah , besides my personal introduction , what else should I prepare ? ", you should collect as much information about the company and the position you're applying for as you can . It is important to show that you've done some research into the company . The interviewers Wil you should collect as much information about the company and the position you're applying for as you can . It is important to show that you've done some research into the company . The interviewers Wil , then what should I do when I'm being interviewed ? then what should I do when I'm being interviewed ? ," smile at the interviewers and look them in their eyes while trying to persuade them to select you . Try to act natural , let your personality , ability and interpersonal skills shine through the interview " " smile at the interviewers and look them in their eyes while trying to persuade them to select you . Try to act natural , let your personality , ability and interpersonal skills shine through the interview ", are there any other things I should pay attention to ? are there any other things I should pay attention to ? ," yeah , wear formal clothes to your interview and do be punctual . That'll leave your interviewers with a good first impression . " Is Tom in ? ," No , he is at work now . " " No , he is at work now . ", May I have his office phone number please ? May I have his office phone number please ? ," Sure . It's 289,1234 . " "Wow ! They've got everything here . All the world's famous brands . Aunt Cindy , what is your favorite brand ? ", I love all the fashionable things . But my favorite brand is Chanel . I love all the fashionable things . But my favorite brand is Chanel . ," Oh , that's a very expensive brand , but with good reason . " " Oh , that's a very expensive brand , but with good reason . ", Yeah . Each style is specially designed by world's top designers . So they can always make you look amazing . Yeah . Each style is specially designed by world's top designers . So they can always make you look amazing . , I see . Come here . The high heels here look really attractive . But I wonder whether it's comfortable to wear any of them ? I see . Come here . The high heels here look really attractive . But I wonder whether it's comfortable to wear any of them ? ," Not really , especially at the beginning , if you wear high heels all day long , your feet would hurt . But , no big deal . Women can always get used to that . " " Not really , especially at the beginning , if you wear high heels all day long , your feet would hurt . But , no big deal . Women can always get used to that . ", It's not a simple thing to be beautiful . It's not a simple thing to be beautiful . ," Sure . But everyone loves to be beautiful . Hey , do you think this pair of sunglasses matches the handbag well ? " " Sure . But everyone loves to be beautiful . Hey , do you think this pair of sunglasses matches the handbag well ? "," Yeah , very tasteful . And with them , you look even more fashionable . Oh , there are so many French perfumers . Oops , perfumes for guys ? So strange ! " " Yeah , very tasteful . And with them , you look even more fashionable . Oh , there are so many French perfumers . Oops , perfumes for guys ? So strange ! "," Come on . Fashion is not only for women . Men also share the equal right to chase fashion . It's the new fashion for men to wear perfumes , which is called cologne . " " Come on . Fashion is not only for women . Men also share the equal right to chase fashion . It's the new fashion for men to wear perfumes , which is called cologne . "," Oh , really , that's really something new . I'm afraid not everyone can accept it . " " Oh , really , that's really something new . I'm afraid not everyone can accept it . ", It takes time for that . But people's consuming attitudes are changing quickly . It takes time for that . But people's consuming attitudes are changing quickly . ," That's true . Well , it's obvious that fashion is not a cheap thing . So , do you spend all your money on it ? " " That's true . Well , it's obvious that fashion is not a cheap thing . So , do you spend all your money on it ? "," No . Fashion is just part of my life , which improves its quality . But also , I'm good at financing . I have a credit card , but I never overdraft . " " No . Fashion is just part of my life , which improves its quality . But also , I'm good at financing . I have a credit card , but I never overdraft . ", How is it that you are my mom's sis ? You two are so different . She always picks up bargains and spends more than she earns . You do so much better than her . How is it that you are my mom's sis ? You two are so different . She always picks up bargains and spends more than she earns . You do so much better than her . , I have to say that's just the result of difference of our consumptive habits . "This is our rock - bottom price , Mr . Li . We can't make any further concessions . "," If that's the case , there's not much point in further discussion . We might as well call the whole deal off . " What I mean is that we'll never be able to come down to your price . The gap is too great . , I think it unwise for either of us to insist on his own price . How about meeting each other half way so that business can be concluded ? I think it unwise for either of us to insist on his own price . How about meeting each other half way so that business can be concluded ? , What is your proposal ? What is your proposal ? ," Your unit price is 100 dollars higher than we can accept . When I suggested we meet each other half way , I meant it literally . " " Your unit price is 100 dollars higher than we can accept . When I suggested we meet each other half way , I meant it literally . ", Do you mean to suggest that we have to make a further reduction of 50 dollars in our price ? That's impossible . Do you mean to suggest that we have to make a further reduction of 50 dollars in our price ? That's impossible . , What would you suggest ? What would you suggest ? , The best we can do will be a reduction of another 30 dollars . That'll definitely be rock bottom . The best we can do will be a reduction of another 30 dollars . That'll definitely be rock bottom . ," That still leaves a gap of 20 dollars to be covered . Let's meet each other half way once more , then the gap will be closed and our business completed . " " That still leaves a gap of 20 dollars to be covered . Let's meet each other half way once more , then the gap will be closed and our business completed . "," You certainly have a way of talking me into it . All right , let's meet half way again . " " You certainly have a way of talking me into it . All right , let's meet half way again . ", I'm glad we've come to an agreement on price . We'll go on to the other terms and conditions at our next meeting . I'm glad we've come to an agreement on price . We'll go on to the other terms and conditions at our next meeting . ," Yes , there's one other point I wish to clear up . " " Yes , there's one other point I wish to clear up . ", What is it ? What is it ? , My friends in business circles all seem to be of the opinion that the U . S . import and export corporations have become more flexible in doing business recently . My friends in business circles all seem to be of the opinion that the U . S . import and export corporations have become more flexible in doing business recently . ," Yes , they're right . In fact , we have either restored or adopted international practices in our foreign trade . " " Yes , they're right . In fact , we have either restored or adopted international practices in our foreign trade . "," I'm glad to hear that . With a view to expanding and further enhancing the bilateral relations between our two parties , and in particular , exchanging timely views on specific problems in the execution and enforcement of contracts , is it possible for us to have a representative that could stay permanently in Washing - ton D . C . ? " " I'm glad to hear that . With a view to expanding and further enhancing the bilateral relations between our two parties , and in particular , exchanging timely views on specific problems in the execution and enforcement of contracts , is it possible for us to have a representative that could stay permanently in Washing - ton D . C . ? "," Basically speaking , yes , we welcome the establishment of repry - tentative offices by foreign companies in Washington D . C . Of course , there are more details to be attended to . We cannot settle it in a few words . " " Basically speaking , yes , we welcome the establishment of repry - tentative offices by foreign companies in Washington D . C . Of course , there are more details to be attended to . We cannot settle it in a few words . "," Yes , of course . I'll call my home office tonight and let them know about it . When do we meet again ? " " Yes , of course . I'll call my home office tonight and let them know about it . When do we meet again ? ", How about tomorrow morning at 9 ? How about tomorrow morning at 9 ? ," Good . I'll come back tomorrow , and we can then discuss it more specifically . " "Mark , you are not telling me the truth . Now why ? ", Promise you are not going to be angry ? Promise you are not going to be angry ? ," Yes , all right . So why ? Go on then . Say it . Oh , really , Mark . I promise I'm not going to be angry . Now why were you late ? " " Yes , all right . So why ? Go on then . Say it . Oh , really , Mark . I promise I'm not going to be angry . Now why were you late ? ", I forgot . I forgot . , You forgot ? You ... You forgot ? You ... ," Ah , ah , you promised , and remember ? " Have you run into your cousin Jimmy lately ? ," As a matter of fact , I have . I ran into him just the other day . " " As a matter of fact , I have . I ran into him just the other day . ", How's he doing ? How's he doing ? , Not too well . He had to have four teeth pulled last week . Not too well . He had to have four teeth pulled last week . , He did ? That's too bad ! He did ? That's too bad ! ," I think so , too . " " I think so , too . "," Next time you see him , please tell him I'm thinking of him . " " Next time you see him , please tell him I'm thinking of him . ", I'll be sure to do that . You must know you've been scheduled to have an operation the day after , Yes . But I don't know the exact time . Yes . But I don't know the exact time . ," The operation starts at 10 0 ' clock . But you'll get an injection of anaesthesia about 30 to 45 minutes in advance . If your family comes to see you before the operation , they should come before 8: 30 . " " The operation starts at 10 0 ' clock . But you'll get an injection of anaesthesia about 30 to 45 minutes in advance . If your family comes to see you before the operation , they should come before 8: 30 . "," Oh , I see . I will tell my wife . Thank you for telling me so much . " " Oh , I see . I will tell my wife . Thank you for telling me so much . ", It's nothing . Did your doctor explain to you about what operation you are going to have ? It's nothing . Did your doctor explain to you about what operation you are going to have ? ," Yes , of course . I am going to have my appendix removed . " " Yes , of course . I am going to have my appendix removed . ", OK . Have you signed the consent ? OK . Have you signed the consent ? , Yes . Here it is . Can I try this lipstick ? , Sure . Here is the mirror . Sure . Here is the mirror . ," Well , I don't quite like the smell . " " Well , I don't quite like the smell . ", What about this one ? It's natural ingredients . What about this one ? It's natural ingredients . , I like the color . Hmm . Let me try something.Wait . I have a reservation for someone named Sang here . But it's spelled J - A - N - G . It's not spelled J - I - A - N - G . It's for a Mr . C Sang . ," Oh , that must be me ! Probably they typed the name wrong.My husband's English isn't so good . " " Oh , that must be me ! Probably they typed the name wrong.My husband's English isn't so good . "," Yes , sometimes it happens , Ma'am . That's why it is always good to carry your confirmation number . I'm sorry about the inconvenience . " " Yes , sometimes it happens , Ma'am . That's why it is always good to carry your confirmation number . I'm sorry about the inconvenience . ", It's okay . It's probably my husband's fault.Is there a pool in this hotel ? It's okay . It's probably my husband's fault.Is there a pool in this hotel ? ," Yes , of course.The pool is open until 10:00 p . m . So you still have about 45 minutes . " " Yes , of course.The pool is open until 10:00 p . m . So you still have about 45 minutes . ", Good . Good . ," Here is your key . Your room is 379.You can find the elevators just around that corner there , down the hall.Enjoy your stay , Ma'am . " " Here is your key . Your room is 379.You can find the elevators just around that corner there , down the hall.Enjoy your stay , Ma'am . ", Thank you . May I ask you a few questions about insurance ? , Yes . Yes . , Now we've given a CIF Shanghai price for some steel plates . What insurance rate do you suggest we should get ? Now we've given a CIF Shanghai price for some steel plates . What insurance rate do you suggest we should get ? ," Well . Obviously , you won ’ t want All Risks cover . " " Well . Obviously , you won ’ t want All Risks cover . ", Why not ? Why not ? , Because they aren ’ t delicate goods and won ’ t likely be damaged on the voyage . FPA will be good enough . Because they aren ’ t delicate goods and won ’ t likely be damaged on the voyage . FPA will be good enough . , Then am I right in understanding that FPA doesn't cover partial loss for the nature of particular average . Then am I right in understanding that FPA doesn't cover partial loss for the nature of particular average . ," That's right . On the other hand , a WA policy covers you against partial loss in all cases . " " That's right . On the other hand , a WA policy covers you against partial loss in all cases . ", Are there any other clauses in marine policies ? Are there any other clauses in marine policies ? ," Oh , lots of them . For instance , War Risks , TEND and SICC . " " Oh , lots of them . For instance , War Risks , TEND and SICC . "," Well , thank you very much for all that information . Could you give me a quotation for my consignment now ? " " Well , thank you very much for all that information . Could you give me a quotation for my consignment now ? ", Are you going to make an offer today ? Are you going to make an offer today ? , Yes . My customer is in urgent need of the steel plates . Yes . My customer is in urgent need of the steel plates . ," Ok , I'll get this rate right away . " " Ok , I'll get this rate right away . ", Thank you . "Good morning , Mr Wang . ", Good morning . What time is it now ? Good morning . What time is it now ? , It's just nine o'clock . It's just nine o'clock . , I'm on time today I'm on time today ," Yes , you're on time . Are you often late ? " " Yes , you're on time . Are you often late ? "," Yes , quite often . " " Yes , quite often . ", You must leave home earlier today . You must leave home earlier today . ," No , I left home at 6:30 as usual . " " No , I left home at 6:30 as usual . ", Why are you so early today ? Why are you so early today ? , Because the traffic is not crowded . "Hi Amy , you look very happy . "," Yes , I'm very pleased . I've just got two tickets to see the Olympic opening ceremony . " " Yes , I'm very pleased . I've just got two tickets to see the Olympic opening ceremony . ", Wow . You must be very excited . Wow . You must be very excited . , I certainly am . I would have been very disappointed if I hadn ’ t got them . I certainly am . I would have been very disappointed if I hadn ’ t got them . , Shall we go to a restaurant to celebrate ? Shall we go to a restaurant to celebrate ? , What a good idea . I'm quite hungry . What a good idea . I'm quite hungry . , Me too . I feel very thirsty as well . Me too . I feel very thirsty as well . , Let ’ s go then . "Professor , I'm concerned about my grades . Do you have a minute ? "," Of course , how can I help you ? " " Of course , how can I help you ? ", I want to know if I am doing OK . I want to know if I am doing OK . , Let's pull out your scores so far . Do you think you are doing OK ? Let's pull out your scores so far . Do you think you are doing OK ? , I am afraid that I might not be doing all that well . I am afraid that I might not be doing all that well . ," I'm seeing that you are doing OK in some areas , but not so well in others . " " I'm seeing that you are doing OK in some areas , but not so well in others . ", I think I could take better notes and read a little more . I think I could take better notes and read a little more . , You can greatly improve your grades by always reflecting on what you can improve on . You can greatly improve your grades by always reflecting on what you can improve on . , I'm working on it ! I'm working on it ! , Just do your best and I am sure that you will see improvement . Hello . I'd like to change my reservation for March 19 . My name is Mary Chang . ," Ah , yes , Miss Chang . What seems to be the problem ? " " Ah , yes , Miss Chang . What seems to be the problem ? "," Well , I'd like to change the date to March 20 , and make that for two singles , not one . " " Well , I'd like to change the date to March 20 , and make that for two singles , not one . ", Very well . That can be arranged . How large is the plant ? ," It covers an area of 75,000 square meters . " " It covers an area of 75,000 square meters . ", It ’ s much larger than I expected . When was the plant set up ? It ’ s much larger than I expected . When was the plant set up ? , In the early 70s . We ’ ll soon be celebrating the 30th anniversary . In the early 70s . We ’ ll soon be celebrating the 30th anniversary . , Congratulations ! Congratulations ! , Thank you . Thank you . , How many employees do you have in this plant ? How many employees do you have in this plant ? , 500 . We ’ re running on three shifts . 500 . We ’ re running on three shifts . , Does the plant work with everything from the raw material to the finished product ? Does the plant work with everything from the raw material to the finished product ? ," Our associates specializing in these fields make some access - ries . Well , here we ’ re at the production shop . Shall we start with the assembly line ? " " Our associates specializing in these fields make some access - ries . Well , here we ’ re at the production shop . Shall we start with the assembly line ? ", That ’ s fine . When's your birthday ? , It's just around the corner . I'm too tired now . I've already worked for 12 hours overtime ! , God ! Don't you think they should get you an assistant ? God ! Don't you think they should get you an assistant ? ," Yes , they were supposed to , but so far nobody's turned up , and I have to do the work alone . This is the first break I've had all day . " " Yes , they were supposed to , but so far nobody's turned up , and I have to do the work alone . This is the first break I've had all day . ", They're really running you into the ground . Why don't you ask for some time off ? You could take a long weekend and have a good rest . They're really running you into the ground . Why don't you ask for some time off ? You could take a long weekend and have a good rest . , I'm afraid I can't before I finish this project . I'm afraid I can't before I finish this project . , You'd better pay more attention to your health . You'd better pay more attention to your health . ," I will , thanks for your concern . " " I will , thanks for your concern . ", You're welcome . "I know I'm a blabbermouth , but what do you think she should do , John ? "," Honey , we're in the museum now . We're not here to discuss your coworker's love life . We're here to enjoy the great paintings by Picasso ! " " Honey , we're in the museum now . We're not here to discuss your coworker's love life . We're here to enjoy the great paintings by Picasso ! ", I know ! But it's really important to her ! Her whole life could be ruined by this man ! I know ! But it's really important to her ! Her whole life could be ruined by this man ! , You're making a federal case out of it . One unhealthy love affair can't ruin anything . It could even make your life more interesting . You're making a federal case out of it . One unhealthy love affair can't ruin anything . It could even make your life more interesting . ," Are you serious , John ? " " Are you serious , John ? ", All I'm trying to say is that life is ... like ... er ... this painting . "So Chris , I've heard that you're from a big family . How many people ? ", Nine total . Seven children and my parents . Nine total . Seven children and my parents . , Seven children ? That's a lot . Why did your parents have so many ? Seven children ? That's a lot . Why did your parents have so many ? ," Well , my mother came from a big family , and wanted to have one of her own . My father was an only child , and didn't really care about having a large family , but my mother talked him into it . " " Well , my mother came from a big family , and wanted to have one of her own . My father was an only child , and didn't really care about having a large family , but my mother talked him into it . "," Jeez , seven children . That must have a lot of problems . We have four children in my family and my grandparents can never get our names right . " " Jeez , seven children . That must have a lot of problems . We have four children in my family and my grandparents can never get our names right . "," It can be hard , and there are certain sacrifices you have to make . " " It can be hard , and there are certain sacrifices you have to make . ", Like what ? I assume that there's no privacy . Like what ? I assume that there's no privacy . ," That's one . Another is the lack of personal property . Everything you have , from toys to clothes , is used by your brothers and sisters . Especially clothes . Three quarters of my wardrobe are hand-me-downs . " " That's one . Another is the lack of personal property . Everything you have , from toys to clothes , is used by your brothers and sisters . Especially clothes . Three quarters of my wardrobe are hand-me-downs . ", And the age gap is also annoying . There's a ten-year difference between my younger brother and me . We have nothing in common . And the age gap is also annoying . There's a ten-year difference between my younger brother and me . We have nothing in common . , Same problem here . There's an 18 - year gap between the oldest and youngest child in my family . The last child was born just as the oldest was going to college . Are you here for the position advertised in China Daily ? ," Yes , I am . I'm very interested in that advertisement about hiring a computer program designer , and hope to know a little more about it . " " Yes , I am . I'm very interested in that advertisement about hiring a computer program designer , and hope to know a little more about it . ", What kind of information would you like ? What kind of information would you like ? ," Well , first I would like to know if this position is still available . " " Well , first I would like to know if this position is still available . "," Yes , it's still open . " " Yes , it's still open . ", Terrific ! Then how should I apply for ? Terrific ! Then how should I apply for ? ," Oh , we need your resume , health report , three photographs and several letters of recommendation . Would you please send them to us by next Wednesday ? " " Oh , we need your resume , health report , three photographs and several letters of recommendation . Would you please send them to us by next Wednesday ? ", Thank you very much . Bye-bye . What kind of qualities should a secretary have ? ," First , she needs to be hard-working . Second , she has to be able to do a lot ot things on her own initiative . " " First , she needs to be hard-working . Second , she has to be able to do a lot ot things on her own initiative . "," I am diligent and hard-working . Besides , I am good at both English and Italian . " " I am diligent and hard-working . Besides , I am good at both English and Italian . ", Great . We will give you a chance to have an interview in our company . "Hi , I Want a room , please . "," Good afternoon , sir . Welcome to our hotel.What kind of room would you like , sir ? " " Good afternoon , sir . Welcome to our hotel.What kind of room would you like , sir ? "," A double room for my wife and me , please . " "Can I help you , Madam ? "," Yes , I'd like to exchange some US dollars into RIB . " " Yes , I'd like to exchange some US dollars into RIB . ", How much would you like to exchange ? How much would you like to exchange ? , What's the exchange rate for RIB ? What's the exchange rate for RIB ? , It's US 100 for RIB 802 today . It's US 100 for RIB 802 today . ," I'd like to exchange 3,000 . " " I'd like to exchange 3,000 . "," Fill out this exchange memo , please . " " Fill out this exchange memo , please . ", Yes . Here you are . Yes . Here you are . ," Wait a second , please ... These are 24,060 RIB and the receipt , please check them . " " Wait a second , please ... These are 24,060 RIB and the receipt , please check them . "," All right , thank you so much , good-bye . " " All right , thank you so much , good-bye . ", Good-bye . "Hello , I need a wake-up call tomorrow morning . ", Of course . When would you like the call ? Of course . When would you like the call ? ," Actually , I need two calls , one at 7 and the other at 7 fifteen . " " Actually , I need two calls , one at 7 and the other at 7 fifteen . ", No problem . We'll give you both calls . No problem . We'll give you both calls . ," Do you know what , let's change the second call to 7 thirty . " " Do you know what , let's change the second call to 7 thirty . "," No problem . Anything else , sir ? " " No problem . Anything else , sir ? "," Not at the moment , thank you . " " Not at the moment , thank you . ", Let me know if you do need anything . It's really late but I'm starving . ," Hey , that coffee shop's lights are still on . " " Hey , that coffee shop's lights are still on . ", Maybe they have some good pie . Maybe they have some good pie . , I would love a really sticky cinnamon bun . I would love a really sticky cinnamon bun . , There was a coffee shop by my house when I was a kid that served cinnamon hot chocolate . There was a coffee shop by my house when I was a kid that served cinnamon hot chocolate . , Mmmm . That sounds like something I had in Mexico once . Mmmm . That sounds like something I had in Mexico once . ," Good stuff ... Oh , no . The door is locked . " " Good stuff ... Oh , no . The door is locked . ", Ohhhhh ! And I just got all my juices going ! "Good morning , sir . Can I help you ? "," Yes , I want to deposit 1000 Yuan in my bank account . " " Yes , I want to deposit 1000 Yuan in my bank account . "," Please fill out this deposit form , first . " " Please fill out this deposit form , first . ", OK ... Here you are . Any problem on that ? OK ... Here you are . Any problem on that ? ," No , that's fine . Do you bring your bankbook with you ? " " No , that's fine . Do you bring your bankbook with you ? "," Yes , I do . Here it is , and the cash . " " Yes , I do . Here it is , and the cash . "," Wait a moment , please . " " Wait a moment , please . ", Sure . Sure . , Is there anything else I can do for you ? Is there anything else I can do for you ? , Yes . Can you tell me what the interest rate is now ? Yes . Can you tell me what the interest rate is now ? , The deposit rate is 0.8 % every month . The deposit rate is 0.8 % every month . , Thanks . Please forgive me for rushing into your room forgetting to knock at the door . , Never mind . Never mind . , I'm so sorry to disturb you so early . I'm so sorry to disturb you so early . , It doesn't matter . It doesn't matter . , I'm dreadfully sorry . I forgot to book the tickets yesterday . I'm dreadfully sorry . I forgot to book the tickets yesterday . ," Oh , it's nothing . " " Oh , it's nothing . ", I let you down . I'll make it up to you somehow . I let you down . I'll make it up to you somehow . ," Not a bit of it , don't blame yourself . " Any chance of using your telephone ? , You ’ Ve been using it for two weeks without paying . You ’ Ve been using it for two weeks without paying . ," Well , I thought it was not that serious . " "hi , Betty.what ' s up ? ", nothing special . how about you ? Are you used to the life here in the States ? nothing special . how about you ? Are you used to the life here in the States ? , everything has been fine for the past several months . everything has been fine for the past several months . , great ! great ! ," well , I wish someone could talk to me about Western table manners " " well , I wish someone could talk to me about Western table manners ", sounds interesting . Where did you get the idea ? sounds interesting . Where did you get the idea ? ," as you know , table manners in China are quite different from those of Westerners . " " as you know , table manners in China are quite different from those of Westerners . ", absolutely . that's because both of us have distinctive cultural features . absolutely . that's because both of us have distinctive cultural features . ," for example , in China , it's okay to talk while eating . However , you may regard it as rude . " " for example , in China , it's okay to talk while eating . However , you may regard it as rude . ", yes . this must be a huge difference . yes . this must be a huge difference . , can you think of anything else ? can you think of anything else ? ," sure . We tend to think that the slower on eats , the more polite one seems . " " sure . We tend to think that the slower on eats , the more polite one seems . ", I didn't know that before . I didn't know that before . , and we never sip or slurp the soup loudly . we quietly like little mouthfuls . and we never sip or slurp the soup loudly . we quietly like little mouthfuls . , i got it . i'll bear it in mind . i got it . i'll bear it in mind . , don't worry . i'm sure our etiquette will become a natural part of your behavior as time goes by . don't worry . i'm sure our etiquette will become a natural part of your behavior as time goes by . , I hope so . I'm here to express my congratulations to you on your birthday . And I wish you many happy returns of the day . Here is a birthday present for you . , Many thanks for your presence . No thanks . I'm full . We need to find our waitress and get our bill . , Good luck finding the waitress ! Good luck finding the waitress ! , The service this evening has kind of sucked . Is that our server over there ? The service this evening has kind of sucked . Is that our server over there ? ," I'll go get the check , since our server doesn't seem to be headed this way . " " I'll go get the check , since our server doesn't seem to be headed this way . ", Good . I'll just stay here until you get back . Good . I'll just stay here until you get back . , So the total is $ 36.00 for our dinner . So the total is $ 36.00 for our dinner . , How much of a tip do you think our waitress deserves ? How much of a tip do you think our waitress deserves ? , I wonder if no tip would be appropriate in light of the service . I wonder if no tip would be appropriate in light of the service . ," I kind of feel the same way , but they may have just been really short-staffed tonight . " " I kind of feel the same way , but they may have just been really short-staffed tonight . ", I think that we should leave 10 % . I think that we should leave 10 % . , $ 3.60 will be the right amount for the tip . "Is there I can do for you , miss ? ", Do you know what the weather will be tomorrow ? We are planning to climb the mountain . Do you know what the weather will be tomorrow ? We are planning to climb the mountain . ," Let me see , oh it's a sunny day . You will have a nice trip tomorrow . " " Let me see , oh it's a sunny day . You will have a nice trip tomorrow . ", I hope so . Thank you . morning . Macmillan and Emory . May I help you ? , Is this the accounting department ? Is this the accounting department ? ," No , I ’ m sorry . You ’ Ve reached Mr . Macmillan ’ s office . Let me just put you through to accounting . " " No , I ’ m sorry . You ’ Ve reached Mr . Macmillan ’ s office . Let me just put you through to accounting . ", Thanks . I appreciate that . How are you today ? ," Great , thanks . " " Great , thanks . ", Can I help you ? Can I help you ? , I would actually like to view the apartment for rent today . I would actually like to view the apartment for rent today . ," I ’ m sorry , but you won ’ t be able to view it today . " " I ’ m sorry , but you won ’ t be able to view it today . ", Why not ? Why not ? , You have to make an appointment first . You have to make an appointment first . ," Oh , okay . Can I do that right now ? " " Oh , okay . Can I do that right now ? ", Is this Friday okay ? Is this Friday okay ? , Is 6 o ’ clock Friday evening okay ? Is 6 o ’ clock Friday evening okay ? ," Yes , I will schedule you for that time . " " Yes , I will schedule you for that time . ", Thank you very much . See you then . What are you doing tonight ? , I have to run to the grocery store . I have to run to the grocery store . , Don't you hate fighting the crowds on the weekends ? Don't you hate fighting the crowds on the weekends ? ," Yes , but I am out of food and milk . " " Yes , but I am out of food and milk . ", What store do you shop at ? What store do you shop at ? ," The small one , just down the street . I like their generic brand . " " The small one , just down the street . I like their generic brand . ", I have been using the store across town for years . I have been using the store across town for years . , I hear they have very nice stuff . I hear they have very nice stuff . ," They do , but they're a little expensive on certain items . " " They do , but they're a little expensive on certain items . "," Well , you should try my store . The prices are good . " " Well , you should try my store . The prices are good . ", I will sometime . Thanks for the advice . "Daniel , have you ever heard about the wildlife sanctuary ? ", Is that different from this kind of zoo ? Is that different from this kind of zoo ? ," Yes , of course . " " Yes , of course . ", So tell me about it ! So tell me about it ! ," There are a lot of wild animals in that place , and also some special rules while visiting . " " There are a lot of wild animals in that place , and also some special rules while visiting . ", Special rules ? Special rules ? ," There , you only have two ways for visiting . " " There , you only have two ways for visiting . ", Details ? Details ? ," On their bus or in your own cars , and you won't be allowed to get off the bus until you reach the special region . " " On their bus or in your own cars , and you won't be allowed to get off the bus until you reach the special region . ", Why not ? Why not ? , Because it is dangerous to get out of the car or bus . You can just imagine how fierce the wild animals can be . Because it is dangerous to get out of the car or bus . You can just imagine how fierce the wild animals can be . , That makes sense . But that sounds interesting . Is there one in Beijing too ? That makes sense . But that sounds interesting . Is there one in Beijing too ? , Yes . Yes . , I prefer to go there next time . I prefer to go there next time . ," Yeah , sure , you won't be disappointed . " Hello . , Hello . Is Steve there ? Hello . Is Steve there ? , I'm sorry . He's not here right now . I'm sorry . He's not here right now . , What time will he be back ? What time will he be back ? , Around five thirty . Around five thirty . , This afternoon ? This afternoon ? , Yes . May I ask who's calling ? Yes . May I ask who's calling ? ," This is his friend , Greg . " " This is his friend , Greg . ", Okay . I'll tell him you called . Okay . I'll tell him you called . , Thanks . I heard you are busy with your new house now ? ," Yeah , I want my own house very much , so I decide to buy one . " " Yeah , I want my own house very much , so I decide to buy one . ", Let meet this right — — do you want to buy the house ? Let meet this right — — do you want to buy the house ? , Yeah . This is a big house with a garden . I like it very much . Yeah . This is a big house with a garden . I like it very much . , But it is far from downtown . Living here is very inconvenient . But it is far from downtown . Living here is very inconvenient . , It is very quiet and peaceful . This is what I want . How's your new car ? , Perfect.Couldn ' t be better ! Perfect.Couldn ' t be better ! ," You made a good choice , then ? " " You made a good choice , then ? ", It's just what I wanted . It's just what I wanted . , No regrets ? No regrets ? , I'm really pleased with it.Thanks . I'm really pleased with it.Thanks . , I'm glad you're so happy . I'm glad you're so happy . , It's super . I'd like to buy some souvenirs . , What do you think of the pamphlets with beautiful pictures ? What do you think of the pamphlets with beautiful pictures ? , That's nothing new . That's nothing new . , I'll buy an electric map of the city . What do you think of the new mayor ? , No comment . Cheese ! It tastes like cardboard . , I think so . Maybe that ’ s why it ’ s cheap here . Excuse me . Can I deposit valuables here ? ," Yes , you can . Please put your articles in this envelope and seal it . " " Yes , you can . Please put your articles in this envelope and seal it . ", OK . OK . , How long would you like us to keep it ? How long would you like us to keep it ? , Till next Monday when we check out . Till next Monday when we check out . ," All right , ma'am . " What does your friend Jim do ? ," He is a teacher , but he makes a little money on the side by repairing cars in his free time . " " He is a teacher , but he makes a little money on the side by repairing cars in his free time . ", He can repair cares ? I cannot believe it . He can repair cares ? I cannot believe it . ," Believe me , he is the first-class . " I must admit I'm not at all interested in math . , I'm sure you'll soon begin to like it.It ' s such an interesting subject . I'm sure you'll soon begin to like it.It ' s such an interesting subject . , But I don't think I'll ever show my liking to math . I've got a reservation here . My name is John Sandals . ," Mr . Sandals , may I see your ID , please ? " " Mr . Sandals , may I see your ID , please ? "," One second , please , while I dig it out . Here . " " One second , please , while I dig it out . Here . "," Now , sir , do you have a credit card ? " " Now , sir , do you have a credit card ? "," Yes , I do . Do you accept American Express ? " " Yes , I do . Do you accept American Express ? "," I'm sorry , Mr . Sandals , but we accept only MasterCard or VISA . " " I'm sorry , Mr . Sandals , but we accept only MasterCard or VISA . "," That's okay , I've got plenty of cards . Here's my VISA . " " That's okay , I've got plenty of cards . Here's my VISA . "," Okay . You're in room 507 . It's a single queen-size bed , spacious , and nonsmoking . Is that suitable ? " " Okay . You're in room 507 . It's a single queen-size bed , spacious , and nonsmoking . Is that suitable ? "," Yes , that's just what I wanted . " " Yes , that's just what I wanted . "," Here's your key , sir . If you need anything , just dial 0 on your room phone . " There's just one catch . Zina asked me to let you know . , What ? What ? , She promised that we'd be ready to start tracking the Stars.com web site by the end of next week . She promised that we'd be ready to start tracking the Stars.com web site by the end of next week . , What ! ? It'll be a miracle if we're ready by the end of the month ! Is she crazy ? What ! ? It'll be a miracle if we're ready by the end of the month ! Is she crazy ? ," Yes , I think she is just a little bit crazy . " " Yes , I think she is just a little bit crazy . ", Crazy is too kind . Insane is more like it . Nuts ! Wacko ! Psycho ! "Hi , I ’ m testify chen , the tour guide for the Ged Agency . We have a reservation of twenty room for tonight . "," Please to meet you Mrs Chen . My name is Joy . Welcome to the hotel . Here is the keys , registration slips and breakfast description . Breakfast will be served from seven tomorrow morning . Is there any change of your schedule ? " " Please to meet you Mrs Chen . My name is Joy . Welcome to the hotel . Here is the keys , registration slips and breakfast description . Breakfast will be served from seven tomorrow morning . Is there any change of your schedule ? ", No . Our check out time is still be eight thirty tomorrow . No . Our check out time is still be eight thirty tomorrow . , And we arrange a morning call at seven thirty . Is that be fine ? And we arrange a morning call at seven thirty . Is that be fine ? , That ’ s alright . That ’ s alright . , Please put your luggage outside your room by eight . The bail-boy will pick them up . Please put your luggage outside your room by eight . The bail-boy will pick them up . , Thank you . Thank you . , Thank you very much . I hope you enjoy your stay . Where is the shelf of best-sellers ? , Books in the first aisle are all best sellers . Books in the first aisle are all best sellers . , Could you give me some advice on books for killing time on the train ? Could you give me some advice on books for killing time on the train ? ," Well , do you like novels ? " " Well , do you like novels ? "," Yes , very much . Which one is the latest ? " " Yes , very much . Which one is the latest ? ", Here is one written by famous Japanese novelist . You can have a look . Here is one written by famous Japanese novelist . You can have a look . , Thank you for your help . "Hello , Catherine . Would you like to go out tomorrow ? ", Tomorrow ? Tomorrow ? ," Yeah , I was thinking we could get a bite to eat and catch a movie . " " Yeah , I was thinking we could get a bite to eat and catch a movie . ", That sounds great . That sounds great . , Yes . We can do something else if you like . Yes . We can do something else if you like . , OK . Dinner and a movie will be perfect . OK . Dinner and a movie will be perfect . , Well . What time would you like me to pick you up ? Well . What time would you like me to pick you up ? , How about 7 o'clock ? How about 7 o'clock ? , Good . I will see you then . Good . I will see you then . , OK . Bye . OK . Bye . , Bye . "The demographic reports are in ... From the looks of it , we're going to have to re-evaluate some of the content for our promotional events in different venues . "," Why , what's the lowdown ? " " Why , what's the lowdown ? "," According to the report , our Boston crowd is quite different make-up from our Chicago folks . Our Boston consumers are mostly from mid-level to upper-class income levels , university or postgraduates , married no children , white collar ... You know the kind . Chicago on the other hand is mostly mid to low income levels , single parent homes , blue collar ... I think we're talking about two totally different target groups . " " According to the report , our Boston crowd is quite different make-up from our Chicago folks . Our Boston consumers are mostly from mid-level to upper-class income levels , university or postgraduates , married no children , white collar ... You know the kind . Chicago on the other hand is mostly mid to low income levels , single parent homes , blue collar ... I think we're talking about two totally different target groups . "," I have no idea there was that great of deviation between the two venues ... To make our products sell , we have to take the target audience into account . " " I have no idea there was that great of deviation between the two venues ... To make our products sell , we have to take the target audience into account . ", No kidding . We've got to come up with two completely different sales pitches to suit the needs of each groups . Welcome to IBA Consumer Credit . What can I assist you with ? ," My family really needs a car , we live quite far out of the town centre , but unfortunately we cannot afford to pay out such a large sum of money in one go . " " My family really needs a car , we live quite far out of the town centre , but unfortunately we cannot afford to pay out such a large sum of money in one go . "," That's a problem facing many young families nowadays , and we are sympathetic to the problem . That's why we have just started a new scheme ; a Personal Automobile Consumer Loan . " " That's a problem facing many young families nowadays , and we are sympathetic to the problem . That's why we have just started a new scheme ; a Personal Automobile Consumer Loan . "," Great , I just hope I qualify ! Could you tell me some more ? Can I use the money to buy the car from anywhere ? " " Great , I just hope I qualify ! Could you tell me some more ? Can I use the money to buy the car from anywhere ? "," What we usually do is find a suitable car dealer for you , who offer the type of car that you need . If it's a family car that you want , we have a very reliable dealer already contracted to us . " " What we usually do is find a suitable car dealer for you , who offer the type of car that you need . If it's a family car that you want , we have a very reliable dealer already contracted to us . "," Then I can go to this appointed dealer , see what they've got and then make a decision ? " " Then I can go to this appointed dealer , see what they've got and then make a decision ? "," Yes . When you have decided exactly what you want and have a purchase price we can begin to process the loan . As long as you provide the proper documentation , of course . " " Yes . When you have decided exactly what you want and have a purchase price we can begin to process the loan . As long as you provide the proper documentation , of course . ", What do you require ? What do you require ? ," A correctly filled in application form , ID card , proof of residency , proof of income , the agreement from the agent and of course the 20 % down payment . " " A correctly filled in application form , ID card , proof of residency , proof of income , the agreement from the agent and of course the 20 % down payment . ", That sounds fine . If you could give me the name and address of the dealer I'll go over there now and see what they've got . Help me organize these coins . , That's a lot of money ! What did you do ? Break the piggy bank ? That's a lot of money ! What did you do ? Break the piggy bank ? ," Yeah , I'm gonna go to the bank and change it for bills , but first I have to separate them into little piles . " " Yeah , I'm gonna go to the bank and change it for bills , but first I have to separate them into little piles . "," Ok , I'll find all the quarters and dimes while you sort the nickels and pennies . " " Ok , I'll find all the quarters and dimes while you sort the nickels and pennies . "," Great , then we can add everything up and take it to the bank . " " Great , then we can add everything up and take it to the bank . ", I found some coins that are not from here . I found some coins that are not from here . ," Oh yeah , those are from my trip to London . I have a couple of different pence , but in all it won't add up to one pound . " " Oh yeah , those are from my trip to London . I have a couple of different pence , but in all it won't add up to one pound . ", Are you sure the bank will change these coins for you ? Are you sure the bank will change these coins for you ? , Hopefully ! "Hello , could you arrange a dinner for us ? "," Sure , what time ? " " Sure , what time ? ", Eight o'clock tomorrow evening . Eight o'clock tomorrow evening . , For how many people ? For how many people ? , Ten . Ten . , Western food or Chinese food ? Western food or Chinese food ? , Chinese food . Chinese food . , Do you want an expensive meal ? Do you want an expensive meal ? ," No , not too lavish . " " No , not too lavish . ", How much would you like to spend for each person ? How much would you like to spend for each person ? , What is the usual thing here ? What is the usual thing here ? , Forty to eighty RIB Yuan a plate . Forty to eighty RIB Yuan a plate . , Let's say sixty Yuan then . Let's say sixty Yuan then . , OK . Is there anything special you'd like to have on the menu ? OK . Is there anything special you'd like to have on the menu ? , We'd like to have typical Chinese food . We'd like to have typical Chinese food . , Anything you'd rather not have ? Anything you'd rather not have ? ," No snakes , please . " " No snakes , please . ", How about drinks ? How about drinks ? , Mao Tai and Qingdao Beer . Mao Tai and Qingdao Beer . ," Well . Dinner for ten at sixty Yuan a plate , drink's extra , at 8 o'clock tomorrow evening . Is that all right ? " " Well . Dinner for ten at sixty Yuan a plate , drink's extra , at 8 o'clock tomorrow evening . Is that all right ? "," Right , thanks . " " Right , thanks . "," My pleasure , see you tomorrow evening . " " My pleasure , see you tomorrow evening . ", See you then . "Well , what brings you here ? ", I came to see my aunt . I came to see my aunt . , Does she live nearby ? Does she live nearby ? , Yes . She lives on the next block . Did you working in a similar position before ? ," Yes . I have been with ABC Insurance Company for four years , and before that , I worked with the Pacific surveyor company as claim officer . " " Yes . I have been with ABC Insurance Company for four years , and before that , I worked with the Pacific surveyor company as claim officer . ", Could you tell me the usual procedures to handle such a case ? Could you tell me the usual procedures to handle such a case ? ," Yes , on the shipper's side , when the cargos arrives , all relevant documents will be forwarded to the consignee.Among other things , this party has to check carefully the content of the packing list and weight list.When cargos are found to be damaged of short landed , this party has to call for a joint survey by representatives of the shipping company and the insurance agent.Based on the survey report , they will lodge a clam for compensation . " " Yes , on the shipper's side , when the cargos arrives , all relevant documents will be forwarded to the consignee.Among other things , this party has to check carefully the content of the packing list and weight list.When cargos are found to be damaged of short landed , this party has to call for a joint survey by representatives of the shipping company and the insurance agent.Based on the survey report , they will lodge a clam for compensation . ", If you act as our representative what would you do to safeguard our interest ? If you act as our representative what would you do to safeguard our interest ? ," I think , first of all , I would ask the consignee to produce survey report on loading , if they can't produce that I would suggest them to refer the case to their shipper . Meanwhile , bad weather could be agood excuse to refuse the responsibility . " " I think , first of all , I would ask the consignee to produce survey report on loading , if they can't produce that I would suggest them to refer the case to their shipper . Meanwhile , bad weather could be agood excuse to refuse the responsibility . ", Are you able to operate the telex ? Are you able to operate the telex ? ," Yes , I used to dispatch telex to shippers and the consignee to inform them of changes of our schedule and other information . " " Yes , I used to dispatch telex to shippers and the consignee to inform them of changes of our schedule and other information . ", Now can you tell me if you have a good command of both written and spoken English ? Now can you tell me if you have a good command of both written and spoken English ? ," When I was college , I passed Band Six of College English Test.All the foreign business men I've dealt with say my English is quite good . " " When I was college , I passed Band Six of College English Test.All the foreign business men I've dealt with say my English is quite good . "," If you are selected for the position , you must prepare to travel overseas frequently . " " If you are selected for the position , you must prepare to travel overseas frequently . "," No problem , I love it.Thank you for granting me the interview . " "Which of the steps are you focusing on in brandgrowth Awareness , understanding , acceptance , or loyalty ? "," We're working on different steps in different areas.For example , our Colbert line is thriving in American markets , we've already reached the loyalty stage.In Asia , however , it's a different story.Most people haven't even heard of Colbert , so we're working on awareness through a lot of product launches and related activities . " " We're working on different steps in different areas.For example , our Colbert line is thriving in American markets , we've already reached the loyalty stage.In Asia , however , it's a different story.Most people haven't even heard of Colbert , so we're working on awareness through a lot of product launches and related activities . ", What are you doing to increase understanding in the European sector ? What are you doing to increase understanding in the European sector ? ," Understanding comes from product differentiation.We get that through product demonstration , literature , expert testimonials , and the like . " Where's your hometown ? , Shandong . "Jenny , I want to go on a picnic . Could you come too ? ", I'd be glad to . I love picnicking . I'd be glad to . I love picnicking . ," Then , put on your casual clothes and pack some food and beverages . " " Then , put on your casual clothes and pack some food and beverages . ", Can I bring my camera with me ? Can I bring my camera with me ? ," Sure . Bring enough films , please . " " Sure . Bring enough films , please . ", I sure will . You owe $ 36.78 . , Here ’ s my VISA card . Here ’ s my VISA card . ," I ’ m sorry , but your card isn ’ t working . " " I ’ m sorry , but your card isn ’ t working . ", What ’ s the problem ? What ’ s the problem ? , The machine says your card was declined . The machine says your card was declined . , It was ? It was ? , Do you have another card ? Do you have another card ? , That ’ s my only one . That ’ s my only one . , Maybe you can just pay in cash ? Maybe you can just pay in cash ? , No cash today . No cash today . , I guess you won ’ t be able to purchase these items today . I guess you won ’ t be able to purchase these items today . , I ’ ll come tomorrow with cash . what's up ? , not much . I'm just trying to hook up to the internet . I'm having a few problems though . not much . I'm just trying to hook up to the internet . I'm having a few problems though . , what's wrong ? what's wrong ? ," I've got all the cords plugged in , but it appears that I'm offline . " " I've got all the cords plugged in , but it appears that I'm offline . ", Are you using dial-up or broadband ? Are you using dial-up or broadband ? ," actually , I've got a wireless connection . " " actually , I've got a wireless connection . "," In that case , you need to turn on your airport . " " In that case , you need to turn on your airport . ", I hook up to the Internet every day . I can't believe I didn't do that . I hook up to the Internet every day . I can't believe I didn't do that . , do you like ever chat online ? do you like ever chat online ? ," No , but I'd like to . Do you have to pay to do instant messaging ? " " No , but I'd like to . Do you have to pay to do instant messaging ? "," Oh , no . You can register for free . Just go to the yahoo website and it will tell you how to do it . " " Oh , no . You can register for free . Just go to the yahoo website and it will tell you how to do it . ", what do you do if people want to talk to you online but you don't want to talk to them ? what do you do if people want to talk to you online but you don't want to talk to them ? ," well , you can always block them . When I don't feel like talking to certain people online , that's what I do . " " well , you can always block them . When I don't feel like talking to certain people online , that's what I do . ", what's your email address ? I'll add you to my contacts list . what's your email address ? I'll add you to my contacts list . , it's aubreyinchina@yahoo.com . it's aubreyinchina@yahoo.com . , cool . We can meet up in a chat room sometime or just chat online using messenger.thanks for your help . cool . We can meet up in a chat room sometime or just chat online using messenger.thanks for your help . , don't mention it . "Kate , what do you like to do tonight ? Do you often go to the movies ? ", Of course . I often go to the movies . Of course . I often go to the movies . , There ’ s a good movie called Summer in Beijing . There ’ s a good movie called Summer in Beijing . , I heard it ’ s a very good movie . I heard it ’ s a very good movie . , Let ’ s find out what time it starts . Let ’ s find out what time it starts . , Let ’ s look at the newspaper . Let ’ s look at the newspaper . , Here it is . It starts at 8 o'clock . Here it is . It starts at 8 o'clock . , Wonderful . I ’ m so excited . "Good morning , I want a room tonight . ", Single or double ? Single or double ? ," Single , please . " " Single , please . ", Do you have a reservation ? Do you have a reservation ? , Yes . I made a reservation in shanghai . Yes . I made a reservation in shanghai . , Then I believe you have a confirmation slip . Then I believe you have a confirmation slip . , Yeah . Let me see . Is this the one you want ? Yeah . Let me see . Is this the one you want ? , That ’ s it . What ’ s your name . please ? That ’ s it . What ’ s your name . please ? , Wu Mei . That ’ s my name . Wu Mei . That ’ s my name . ," Just a moment , please . Yes , you have a room reservation for you . " " Just a moment , please . Yes , you have a room reservation for you . ", Is this room with a bath room ? Is this room with a bath room ? ," Yes , it ’ s . " " Yes , it ’ s . ", Can you give me a quiet room ? Can you give me a quiet room ? , It ’ s a inside room on the eight floor . It ’ s a inside room on the eight floor . , What ’ s the room rate ? What ’ s the room rate ? , Eighty dollars a day . How long do you plan to stay Mrs Wu ? Eighty dollars a day . How long do you plan to stay Mrs Wu ? , Three nights I scheduled . Three nights I scheduled . ," Do you sign the register , please ? " " Do you sign the register , please ? ", Is that right ? Is that right ? ," Thank you , Mrs Wu . " " Thank you , Mrs Wu . ", Your room Number is 827 . The bail-boy will take your bags and show you to your room . Your room Number is 827 . The bail-boy will take your bags and show you to your room . , Thanks . Can you effect shipment during September ? , I don't think we can make it . I don't think we can make it . , Then when at the earliest can we expect the shipment ? Then when at the earliest can we expect the shipment ? , By the middle of October . By the middle of October . ," It's too late . You see , in our market October is the season for the kind of commodity . So the goods must be shipped before October or we won't be ready for the season . " " It's too late . You see , in our market October is the season for the kind of commodity . So the goods must be shipped before October or we won't be ready for the season . "," Well , considering our long standing good business relationship , we'll try hard to negotiate with our manufacturers for an earlier delivery . " " Well , considering our long standing good business relationship , we'll try hard to negotiate with our manufacturers for an earlier delivery . ", Thanks . Then may I suggest that you put down in the contract ' shipment on September 15 or earlier ' ? Thanks . Then may I suggest that you put down in the contract ' shipment on September 15 or earlier ' ? ," Let me see . Now the workers will have to work on three shifts for it . Well , we can manage it on 20th September . That's the best we can do . " " Let me see . Now the workers will have to work on three shifts for it . Well , we can manage it on 20th September . That's the best we can do . "," Oh , that's very considerate of you . I'lI take your word for it . " I'm not a VIP . , You're too humble . "Comfort Inn , may I help you ? ", I ’ m looking for a hotel near the convention center . I ’ m looking for a hotel near the convention center . , You ’ re in luck ! We ’ re just a two-minute drive from there . Would you like to make a reservation ? You ’ re in luck ! We ’ re just a two-minute drive from there . Would you like to make a reservation ? , Not just yet . I have one or two questions . How much for a single ? Not just yet . I have one or two questions . How much for a single ? ," During the peak season , a single room goes for 50 dollars on a night . But we ’ Ve got a Single Super Saver Special going on right now – only $ 30 a night . And we ’ Ve also extended our checkout time 00 in " " During the peak season , a single room goes for 50 dollars on a night . But we ’ Ve got a Single Super Saver Special going on right now – only $ 30 a night . And we ’ Ve also extended our checkout time 00 in "," That ’ s a good deal . Since this is a working trip , I wonder if you have meeting rooms where I can get together with some clients . " " That ’ s a good deal . Since this is a working trip , I wonder if you have meeting rooms where I can get together with some clients . "," Yes , we have five meeting rooms , of various sizes . We can accommodate large meetings and small , informal gatherings as well . Of course , if you have many small meeting , you might consider checking " " Yes , we have five meeting rooms , of various sizes . We can accommodate large meetings and small , informal gatherings as well . Of course , if you have many small meeting , you might consider checking ", That sounds great . Do you accept checks ? That sounds great . Do you accept checks ? ," I ’ m sorry , sir , we don ’ t . But we do accept all major credit cards . " Merry Christmas ! Let ’ s paint the town red . , Cheers ! "Hello , sir . Can I help you ? ", Yes . I ’ m looking for a winter jacket . Yes . I ’ m looking for a winter jacket . , What size are you looking for ? What size are you looking for ? , A medium is fine for me . A medium is fine for me . , How about this one ? How about this one ? , I don ’ t like the color . I don ’ t like the color . , What color do you like ? What color do you like ? , Blue . Blue . , How about that one ? How about that one ? , Yes . It ’ s nice . Can I try it on ? Yes . It ’ s nice . Can I try it on ? , Sure . There is a changing room behind you . Sure . There is a changing room behind you . , Thank you . I ’ ll be right back . "Yes , emergency . There is a huge fire here . "," Calm down , sir . What's your name and where are you now ? " " Calm down , sir . What's your name and where are you now ? ", My name is Jerry and we are on the intersection of West Road and East Road . My name is Jerry and we are on the intersection of West Road and East Road . ," Sir , leave the house if the fire draws any closer to your house . Our men will be over in 5 minutes . " Dutton Hotels . How may I help you today ? , I wanted to check rates and availability for your San Francisco location . I wanted to check rates and availability for your San Francisco location . ," Certainly , I can help you with that . Will that be the downtown or waterfront location ? " " Certainly , I can help you with that . Will that be the downtown or waterfront location ? ", The waterfront location . The waterfront location . , What date do you plan to check in ? What date do you plan to check in ? , I'd like to check in on October 12th and check out the 15th . I'd like to check in on October 12th and check out the 15th . ," Okay , let me see what we have . For how many ? " " Okay , let me see what we have . For how many ? "," One . And , if possible , I'm looking for a non-smoking room . " " One . And , if possible , I'm looking for a non-smoking room . "," Sure , we have a non-smoking queen with an ocean view for $ 189 or a standard room with a courtyard view for $ 139 a night . " " Sure , we have a non-smoking queen with an ocean view for $ 189 or a standard room with a courtyard view for $ 139 a night . ", I'd like to book the standard room . I'd like to book the standard room . ," Okay , your last name ? " " Okay , your last name ? ", Rama . Rama . ," And , your first name ? " " And , your first name ? ", Jeff . Jeff . ," Okay , I have you booked in a standard non-smoking queen , checking in on October 12th and departing the 15th . What major credit card would you like to use to guarantee the reservation ? " " Okay , I have you booked in a standard non-smoking queen , checking in on October 12th and departing the 15th . What major credit card would you like to use to guarantee the reservation ? ", A Visa . A Visa . , The number and expiration ? The number and expiration ? , It's 7388-2424- 3535-1818 and the expiration is 05/08 . It's 7388-2424- 3535-1818 and the expiration is 05/08 . , Your confirmation number is PD672 . Is there anything else I help you with ? Your confirmation number is PD672 . Is there anything else I help you with ? ," No , that's all . Thanks . " " No , that's all . Thanks . ", Have a nice day and thanks you for calling Dutton Hotels . It ’ s really terrible ! , What are you talking about ? What are you talking about ? , Don ’ t you see many parents are forcing there children ’ s hands to learn something they think important to their children . But the children are not interested in it at all . Don ’ t you see many parents are forcing there children ’ s hands to learn something they think important to their children . But the children are not interested in it at all . , You said it . Many parents just don ’ t know how to educate their children . "I'm sorry , your visa has expired . ", What ? You're kidding ! Let me see that ... There must be some mistakes . What ? You're kidding ! Let me see that ... There must be some mistakes . , I'm afraid you'll need to have your visa extended before we can have you check in . I'm afraid you'll need to have your visa extended before we can have you check in . ," Oh , it's a pity . " "Hi , Monica , I am afraid I can ’ t make it to the office to punch out . ", Where are you ? Where are you ? ," I am still in XYZ Company , this meeting took longer than I expected . Say to it that the office manager knows I won ’ t be in to punch my card . " " I am still in XYZ Company , this meeting took longer than I expected . Say to it that the office manager knows I won ’ t be in to punch my card . ", Ok . "Excuse me , Miss . I feel like vomiting . Can I bother you for some ice water , please ? "," Sure , sir . But can I suggest a cup of warm water instead , I think it may help settle your stomach down . " " Sure , sir . But can I suggest a cup of warm water instead , I think it may help settle your stomach down . "," Fine , please . " " Fine , please . ", You can find an airsick bag in the seat pocket in front of you . You can find an airsick bag in the seat pocket in front of you . , Thank you very much for your kindness . Thank you very much for your kindness . , You are welcome . I'll be back with the warm water in a minute . I didn't like my brother's batting around without doing anything useful . ," Maybe he is trying to find a job . When he finds one , everything will be settled . " " Maybe he is trying to find a job . When he finds one , everything will be settled . ", I hope so . Hurry up . Time is running out . , I see . I have run as fast as I can . Are you through with your meal ? ," Yes , we are . Could we have the check , please ? " " Yes , we are . Could we have the check , please ? "," Here is your check , 86 dollars in all . Can I take care of it here when you are ready ? " " Here is your check , 86 dollars in all . Can I take care of it here when you are ready ? ", Do you accept checks ? Do you accept checks ? ," No , I'm sorry we don't . We accept credit cards and cash . " " No , I'm sorry we don't . We accept credit cards and cash . "," Well , I don't have any cash with me , so I ’ ll have to put it on credit . " " Well , I don't have any cash with me , so I ’ ll have to put it on credit . ", I'll be right back . I'll be right back . ," Ok , please wait a minute . Can I have my food packaged ? " " Ok , please wait a minute . Can I have my food packaged ? ", I see . I'll bring some to-go boxes for you . I see . I'll bring some to-go boxes for you . , Thank you . Have the aerobic classes any effect on you ? ," Sure , great effect.My weight has dropped from 150 pounds to 120 . " " Sure , great effect.My weight has dropped from 150 pounds to 120 . ", Congratulations ! That's really something beyond my imagination . Excuse me . When is breakfast time ? , From 6:00 to 9:00 . From 6:00 to 9:00 . ," Well , I would like to order breakfast for tomorrow coming . " " Well , I would like to order breakfast for tomorrow coming . "," Certainly , Sir . What would you like to have ? " " Certainly , Sir . What would you like to have ? "," Please give me two fried eggs , two orders of toast and a cup of coffee . " " Please give me two fried eggs , two orders of toast and a cup of coffee . ", Fine.Have a nice stay here . "Hi , Bill . I saw you yesterday with a pretty girl . "," Yes , she is my favorite girl . I've decided to go steady with her . " " Yes , she is my favorite girl . I've decided to go steady with her . ", Are you sure she is the right girl ? Are you sure she is the right girl ? ," Sure . She is the ideal girl , the one I had dreamed of . " " Sure . She is the ideal girl , the one I had dreamed of . ", What type of girl is she ? What type of girl is she ? ," She is the mature , stable , feminine type . I hope one day I can marry her . " " She is the mature , stable , feminine type . I hope one day I can marry her . "," Oh , that's great . You're serious this time . " Hello . ," Hi , Lucy , are you free to talk ? " " Hi , Lucy , are you free to talk ? "," Not really , I ’ m in a meeting . Can I call you back in ... say ... 15 minutes ? " " Not really , I ’ m in a meeting . Can I call you back in ... say ... 15 minutes ? "," Sure , speak to you later . It isn ’ t urgent . Maybe it is easier if I send you an e-mail . " " Sure , speak to you later . It isn ’ t urgent . Maybe it is easier if I send you an e-mail . "," Ok , I ’ ll look out for it . Sorry , I can ’ t talk now . " You are still a student ? ," Yes , but I will graduate from the Shanghai Finance and Trade school next month . " " Yes , but I will graduate from the Shanghai Finance and Trade school next month . ", Are you sure you can be a successful cashier ? Are you sure you can be a successful cashier ? , I'm sure . You know my major is statistics and I get excellent records in all of the courses I have taken . I'm sure . You know my major is statistics and I get excellent records in all of the courses I have taken . , That's only for your theory foundation . I am afraid if you have ever handled large amounts of cash before ? That's only for your theory foundation . I am afraid if you have ever handled large amounts of cash before ? ," Yes , my father runs a business so I have opportunity to work in the finance department every holiday . " " Yes , my father runs a business so I have opportunity to work in the finance department every holiday . ", Good . I think you'll make a good cashier . Good . I think you'll make a good cashier . , Thank you . Today I want to invite you to talk about insurance you ’ re interested in . , Thank you . I wonder whether I can enjoy the life insurance and health insurance . Thank you . I wonder whether I can enjoy the life insurance and health insurance . ," Of course . A two-week paid vacation a year , a five-day workweek . " " Of course . A two-week paid vacation a year , a five-day workweek . ", Good . Anything else ? Good . Anything else ? ," Yes , all the insurance will be linked with your work . We will issue an insurance policy . " "Excuse me , Professor , is there a time when I could meet with you ? ", I could meet with you tomorrow anywhere from two until four ; what time works out best ? I could meet with you tomorrow anywhere from two until four ; what time works out best ? , I would like to come in at three o'clock . I would like to come in at three o'clock . , I am glad that that works out ; can you find my office ? I am glad that that works out ; can you find my office ? ," Yes , I can . " " Yes , I can . ", Just follow the walkway to the outside and climb the stairs to the third floor . Just follow the walkway to the outside and climb the stairs to the third floor . , I got it . I got it . ," If you do get lost , just ask someone in the building to point the way . " " If you do get lost , just ask someone in the building to point the way . "," Thank you , I'll be there . " " Thank you , I'll be there . "," If you need to cancel your appointment , please give me a call ! " My accounts go where I go . Vince knows that . , Wow . You are a real snake . Wow . You are a real snake . ," It's business , Dave . " " It's business , Dave . "," I know , I know . Kill , or die , right ? " " I know , I know . Kill , or die , right ? ", Right . The faint of heart should not apply . Right . The faint of heart should not apply . , I really feel sorry for that rhumba boy if he ever identifies himself . I really feel sorry for that rhumba boy if he ever identifies himself . , So do I . "Oh , please ! Don't be so old-fashioned ! It's totally safe . ", I sure hope you didn't trust anyone with your credit card number . I sure hope you didn't trust anyone with your credit card number . , All I did so far was make a bid on the Buddha . It was easy ! All I did so far was make a bid on the Buddha . It was easy ! , Easy ? Ha ! ! It was easy for them to cheat you ! ! Easy ? Ha ! ! It was easy for them to cheat you ! ! ," Oh , come on ! I just gave them my e-mail , my address and my phone number . And my name , of course . " "Excuse me , Mr . Rodriguez ? Could I speak with you for a moment ? "," I can ’ t just now , Susan . Could we get together this afternoon ? What ’ s it about ? " " I can ’ t just now , Susan . Could we get together this afternoon ? What ’ s it about ? "," Well , I ’ d like to talk about my new contract with you , if that ’ s all right . " " Well , I ’ d like to talk about my new contract with you , if that ’ s all right . "," Oh , that ’ s right . Is that time of the year , huh ? That ’ s fine . How about if we meet at 3:30 this afternoon ? " I need help using the washer and dryer . , Tell me what the problem is . Tell me what the problem is . , I can't figure out how to turn them on . I can't figure out how to turn them on . , Do you have some quarters ? Do you have some quarters ? , I didn't know I needed change . I didn't know I needed change . , The washer costs 50 cents and the dryer costs a dollar . The washer costs 50 cents and the dryer costs a dollar . , Where do I put the change ? Where do I put the change ? ," The quarters go into the slot . You have to push the slot in , and the machine will turn on . " " The quarters go into the slot . You have to push the slot in , and the machine will turn on . ", Is that everything that I have to do ? Is that everything that I have to do ? , That's all there is . That's all there is . , I appreciate you helping me with this . I appreciate you helping me with this . ," If you need anything else , just let me know . " Can I ask for leave this afternoon ? , What is the problem ? What is the problem ? , I had a headache this morning . I didn ’ t pay attention to it . I thought probably it is because I didn ’ t sleep well . But now it is getting worse and worse . I feel quite dizzy now and my eyes are somehow very light-sensitive . Maybe it is the migrated . I had a headache this morning . I didn ’ t pay attention to it . I thought probably it is because I didn ’ t sleep well . But now it is getting worse and worse . I feel quite dizzy now and my eyes are somehow very light-sensitive . Maybe it is the migrated . , It is ok . You look really pale and red eyes . I suggest you go home immediately and have a good rest . It is ok . You look really pale and red eyes . I suggest you go home immediately and have a good rest . , Thank you very much . I am sure good rest will do indeed . I don ’ t have this too often . Oh ... I am really worried about the exam . I have no idea what will be on it . , Why ? Just read your notes.You can see what the professor stressed in the lectures.Probably the exam will ask about things he stressed . Why ? Just read your notes.You can see what the professor stressed in the lectures.Probably the exam will ask about things he stressed . ," Yes , but my notes are all nonsense . I can't figure out what is important . " " Yes , but my notes are all nonsense . I can't figure out what is important . ", Let me see them.Are these all the notes you have ? Let me see them.Are these all the notes you have ? , Yes . Yes . ," But Laurie , how can you do well in school if you don't take more notes ? " " But Laurie , how can you do well in school if you don't take more notes ? ", What do you mean ? You think I don't write enough . What do you mean ? You think I don't write enough . ," I'm sure you don't write enough.Look at this . Here you wrote , Russian Revolution . 1917 . Bolsheviks . Real revolution , or coup ? And that's all ? I remember he lectured for a half hour about that question.And you didn't write any of it ! " " I'm sure you don't write enough.Look at this . Here you wrote , Russian Revolution . 1917 . Bolsheviks . Real revolution , or coup ? And that's all ? I remember he lectured for a half hour about that question.And you didn't write any of it ! "," I know , but I listened . " " I know , but I listened . "," Yes , but did you remember ? You need good notes to help you remember . " " Yes , but did you remember ? You need good notes to help you remember . ", I suppose you're right . But what can I do ? I don't know what to write down . I suppose you're right . But what can I do ? I don't know what to write down . ," There are different things you can do.For one , the university offers a special free course on note-taking.You should go to the course . Also , I am pretty good at taking notes . I can help you on this exam . I will photocopy all my notes , and you can compare them to your notes.Then maybe you will see what kinds of things to write down . " " There are different things you can do.For one , the university offers a special free course on note-taking.You should go to the course . Also , I am pretty good at taking notes . I can help you on this exam . I will photocopy all my notes , and you can compare them to your notes.Then maybe you will see what kinds of things to write down . "," That would really help me , Sue . I appreciate it . All this makes me feel like an idiot . " " That would really help me , Sue . I appreciate it . All this makes me feel like an idiot . "," Don't feel that way . I know you are very smart.Note - taking is a special skill . All students need to learn it.Some people are very smart , but they just haven't learned how to take notes yet . I'm lucky because I had a good English teacher in high school.She taught me how to take good notes . It's not hard . " " Don't feel that way . I know you are very smart.Note - taking is a special skill . All students need to learn it.Some people are very smart , but they just haven't learned how to take notes yet . I'm lucky because I had a good English teacher in high school.She taught me how to take good notes . It's not hard . ", Alright . University and high school seem very different to me . I suppose I just need to learn how to manage lecture classes . Then I will do better . "Hello , Mr . Wang . I am glad to meet you here at the fair . "," Like wise . Take a seat , please . How about a cup of tea ? " " Like wise . Take a seat , please . How about a cup of tea ? ", Sure . Thank you . It seems your business is prosperous . There are many customers here . Sure . Thank you . It seems your business is prosperous . There are many customers here . ," Yes , it's not too bad . Our sales are going up year after year . And we still have a large potential production capacity . " " Yes , it's not too bad . Our sales are going up year after year . And we still have a large potential production capacity . "," Well , what do you think of choosing a commission representative or agent abroad to promote your sales ? " " Well , what do you think of choosing a commission representative or agent abroad to promote your sales ? "," That's a good idea . So far , we have several agents abroad . " " That's a good idea . So far , we have several agents abroad . ", We are willing to be your agent in Thailand for hand-held tools . What do you think ? We are willing to be your agent in Thailand for hand-held tools . What do you think ? , That sounds good . That sounds good . ," Then , what's your usual commission rate for your agents ? " " Then , what's your usual commission rate for your agents ? "," Usually , we give a commission of 4 % to our agents . " " Usually , we give a commission of 4 % to our agents . "," 4 % is too low , I think . You see , we have a lot of work to do in sales promotion , such as advertising on radio or TV , printing booklets , leaflets , catalogues and so on . It all costs money , 4 % is not enough . " " 4 % is too low , I think . You see , we have a lot of work to do in sales promotion , such as advertising on radio or TV , printing booklets , leaflets , catalogues and so on . It all costs money , 4 % is not enough . ", Don't worry . We'll allow you a higher commission rate if your sales score a substantial increase . Don't worry . We'll allow you a higher commission rate if your sales score a substantial increase . , You mean to saya You mean to saya , It sounds OK . Then how do you pay the commission ? It sounds OK . Then how do you pay the commission ? , We may deduct the commission from the invoice value directly or remit it to you after payment . We may deduct the commission from the invoice value directly or remit it to you after payment . ," All right . If it's okay , we would like to sign an agency agreement with you immediately . " " All right . If it's okay , we would like to sign an agency agreement with you immediately . ", Think it over . We hope to keep a good business relationship with you . Think it over . We hope to keep a good business relationship with you . , Thank you for your help . Do you like that vintage clock ? It's almost fifty years old . , Really ? It almost looks brand new . And the color designs are so retro . Really ? It almost looks brand new . And the color designs are so retro . ," Well , in the fifties , that clock used to be inside a drive-in burger joint . " " Well , in the fifties , that clock used to be inside a drive-in burger joint . ", No way ! My parents used to hang out at those places . No way ! My parents used to hang out at those places . , This is one of my favorite items . This is one of my favorite items . , How did you get it ? Can I help you ? , I'm looking for an MP - 3 player . Which brand is of the highest quality ? I'm looking for an MP - 3 player . Which brand is of the highest quality ? , I recommend Pioneer . I recommend Pioneer . , Which model is the best-seller ? Which model is the best-seller ? , This model is very popular with ladies . This model is very popular with ladies . , May I have a look at it ? May I have a look at it ? ," Sure , it's multi-functional . Besides playing music , it can also be used to store documents and make recordings . " " Sure , it's multi-functional . Besides playing music , it can also be used to store documents and make recordings . ", Do you have this model in white ? Do you have this model in white ? ," No , but we have it in yellow . " " No , but we have it in yellow . ", Then I'll take the yellow one . Then I'll take the yellow one . , Please wait a second . I'll get it for you . Please wait a second . I'll get it for you . , Okay . Is there anything I can do for you ? , I would like to go to Europe for a visit ? Can you recommend me an interesting city ? I would like to go to Europe for a visit ? Can you recommend me an interesting city ? ," Why not go to Paris ? It's famous for Arch of Triumph , Eiffel , versailles and place de la Concorde . " " Why not go to Paris ? It's famous for Arch of Triumph , Eiffel , versailles and place de la Concorde . ", Do you have a package tour to Paris ? Do you have a package tour to Paris ? ," Of course , we have . " "Hi , Tom ! This is Marry with Hans furniture store . "," Yes , Marry ? " " Yes , Marry ? ", I just wanted to let you to know that we had decided to offer the sales position to someone else . I just wanted to let you to know that we had decided to offer the sales position to someone else . , I see . I see . , We considered you very carefully but the other candidate has more experience . We considered you very carefully but the other candidate has more experience . , Maybe so . But I'm fast learner and I'm willing to work overtime to learn the business . Maybe so . But I'm fast learner and I'm willing to work overtime to learn the business . , I'm sure you are . I'm sure you are . , I must to ask you to reconsider your decision and give me a chance . "What's wrong , Frank ? ", I didn't make the soccer team . I didn't make the soccer team . , Cheer up ! It's not the end of the world . What do you think of this coffee table ? ," It's nice , but it doesn't match the color of our room . " " It's nice , but it doesn't match the color of our room . ", How about this one ? How about this one ? ," Oh no , this type gets dirty very easily and it's difficult to clean . " " Oh no , this type gets dirty very easily and it's difficult to clean . "," Alright , let's look at some others . " " Alright , let's look at some others . "," Look , this one matches our room and it's inexpensive . " " Look , this one matches our room and it's inexpensive . "," Moreover , it's easy to clean , right ? You are really lazy . " "Another glass of beer , will you ? "," Thanks , I'm enough . " " Thanks , I'm enough . ", At least one for your trip . At least one for your trip . , I'll have it if you insist . "What are you doing ? Checking the "" to do "" list for the wedding ? ", Yep . There's still so much to do ! Yep . There's still so much to do ! , So let's start by checking off what we've already done . So let's start by checking off what we've already done . , Did you reconfirm the plane reservations for all the Taiwanese guests ? Did you reconfirm the plane reservations for all the Taiwanese guests ? ," Not yet , I was busy getting that videographer who films stuff for the Net . " " Not yet , I was busy getting that videographer who films stuff for the Net . ", Cool ! I can't believe he agreed to go all the way to Dallas with us ! Cool ! I can't believe he agreed to go all the way to Dallas with us ! , Hey ! We're paying for his ticket ! How do you like Tom ? , I like him very much . He ’ s a gay dog . I like him very much . He ’ s a gay dog . , Are you ready to welcome him ? Are you ready to welcome him ? , I am all set . He can come anytime . "Wow , Is winter always this cold in Taiwan ? ", Not really . It's much warmer usually . Your are not used to cold weather ? Not really . It's much warmer usually . Your are not used to cold weather ? ," No , I am from south California . This is my first real winter . " " No , I am from south California . This is my first real winter . "," Well , You'd better get some more warm clothes . " " Well , You'd better get some more warm clothes . ", What's the temperature today anyway ? What's the temperature today anyway ? , I would say it's about 5 degree Celsius . Do you like the apartment so far ? , I see a problem . I see a problem . , What ’ s the problem ? What ’ s the problem ? , I noticed that the faucet in the kitchen is leaking . I noticed that the faucet in the kitchen is leaking . , That ’ s no big deal . That ’ s no big deal . , It ’ s going to be a problem when my water bill comes . It ’ s going to be a problem when my water bill comes . , What do you want me to do about it ? What do you want me to do about it ? , I would like you to fix the problem . I would like you to fix the problem . , I won ’ t be able to do that right now . I won ’ t be able to do that right now . ," Well , I won ’ t be able to rent the apartment until the problem is fixed . " " Well , I won ’ t be able to rent the apartment until the problem is fixed . "," Fine , I ’ ll have it fixed for you . " " Fine , I ’ ll have it fixed for you . ", I ’ m happy that we ’ Ve come to an agreement . are you ready to go to the bank ? ," sure , what do you need to do there ? " " sure , what do you need to do there ? ", there ’ s problem with my bank statement . There ’ s a mistake on it . I also need to withdraw some money form the ATM . there ’ s problem with my bank statement . There ’ s a mistake on it . I also need to withdraw some money form the ATM . , I have to exchange some money . I have to exchange some money . , that ’ s right . You ’ re going away next week . that ’ s right . You ’ re going away next week . , I also want to see if my salary has been paid into my bank account . There was a problem last week . I also want to see if my salary has been paid into my bank account . There was a problem last week . ," I have to pay my credit bill too . If I don ’ t pay it soon , the credit card company will charge me interest . " " I have to pay my credit bill too . If I don ’ t pay it soon , the credit card company will charge me interest . ", their interest rates are usually quite high . It ’ s a good idea to pay off your credit card debts before they attract interest . "Hi Anna , come in . "," Wow , your apartment is a mess . " " Wow , your apartment is a mess . "," I know , I didn't have time to put things away before you got here . " " I know , I didn't have time to put things away before you got here . ", Look ! Are those all your clothes on the couch ? Look ! Are those all your clothes on the couch ? , Yes . Yes . , Are they clean ? Are they clean ? , Actually most of them are dirty . I haven't done laundry in a while . I usually wait until I can do it at my parent's house . Actually most of them are dirty . I haven't done laundry in a while . I usually wait until I can do it at my parent's house . , My sister and I usually go to the laundromat down the street . Why don't you go there ? My sister and I usually go to the laundromat down the street . Why don't you go there ? ," I know I should , but that place isn't very convenient . You have to wait for a long time . " " I know I should , but that place isn't very convenient . You have to wait for a long time . "," Yes I know . I have to do it every week . Anyway , are you ready to go ? " " Yes I know . I have to do it every week . Anyway , are you ready to go ? ", No I'm not ready yet . I still have to brush my teeth and wash my face . Can you wait for a few minutes ? No I'm not ready yet . I still have to brush my teeth and wash my face . Can you wait for a few minutes ? ," OK , but please hurry . I think the restaurant is closing soon . " "Looking through your C . V . , I see that you graduated from Oklahoma State University . Can you tell me what training you have had that would specifically relate to the cable television Industry ? "," Well , I ’ Ve attended some conferences in this field . But the most relevant training I ’ Ve had was in computer design . I believe I could integrate that knowledge with my college degree to design " " Well , I ’ Ve attended some conferences in this field . But the most relevant training I ’ Ve had was in computer design . I believe I could integrate that knowledge with my college degree to design ", I see . Did you have anything specific in mind ? I see . Did you have anything specific in mind ? ," Well , I notice that you currently provide an on-screen TV Guide . At the moment , it just scrolls the names of the programs in a repeated loop . If you have many channels , you have to wait a long t " " Well , I notice that you currently provide an on-screen TV Guide . At the moment , it just scrolls the names of the programs in a repeated loop . If you have many channels , you have to wait a long t ", That ’ s impressive . How would you make that pay ? That ’ s impressive . How would you make that pay ? ," Tie it in with the pay-per-view services , and perhaps it could be a money-maker . " " Tie it in with the pay-per-view services , and perhaps it could be a money-maker . "," I see you have several good ideas . Now , I just have a few questions about your C . V . I notice that there is a five-year gap between your last job and now . " " I see you have several good ideas . Now , I just have a few questions about your C . V . I notice that there is a five-year gap between your last job and now . "," Yes , I took a break from work during that time . I had a baby , and as she was born with a handicap , I decided to suspend my career . But I have continued to keep up with the Industry through con " " Yes , I took a break from work during that time . I had a baby , and as she was born with a handicap , I decided to suspend my career . But I have continued to keep up with the Industry through con "," So , you ’ re just starting back . Maybe you ’ d better tell me a little more about your experience . " I'll tell you something that's good about action movies . The special effects are great ! , But they are so silly ! They're not art ! But they are so silly ! They're not art ! , That's just your personal prejudice . Do you know who was the director of the movie Titanic ? That's just your personal prejudice . Do you know who was the director of the movie Titanic ? ," James Cameron , of course . " " James Cameron , of course . "," Well , did you know he was also the director of The Terminator ? " " Well , did you know he was also the director of The Terminator ? "," Well , nobody's perfect ! " Where's Bill ? The ambassador is already here . The meeting is set to start at 9 am . ," He's late again . Traffic is probably holding him up . You know , he commutes from the suburbs . It's not easy commuting every day . We should cut him some slack . " " He's late again . Traffic is probably holding him up . You know , he commutes from the suburbs . It's not easy commuting every day . We should cut him some slack . "," Even though the traffic is bumper-to-bumper out there , I don't think it's heavy traffic that makes Bill late . He takes the train , remember ? " " Even though the traffic is bumper-to-bumper out there , I don't think it's heavy traffic that makes Bill late . He takes the train , remember ? "," Oh , that's right . Well , the train shouldn't be late . That means there is only one explanation ... Bill must have overslept . " " Oh , that's right . Well , the train shouldn't be late . That means there is only one explanation ... Bill must have overslept . "," Well , to be fare , since he's coming all the way from Lancaster , he's got to get up much earlier than the rest of us . He must get start on his commute about six thirty , no telling what time he actually gets up . " " Well , to be fare , since he's coming all the way from Lancaster , he's got to get up much earlier than the rest of us . He must get start on his commute about six thirty , no telling what time he actually gets up . "," That's right , because he's got to get to the train station from his house , then take the blue line into the city , then switch trains to the red line . In all , the trip's got to take more than 2 hours . " " That's right , because he's got to get to the train station from his house , then take the blue line into the city , then switch trains to the red line . In all , the trip's got to take more than 2 hours . ", Why doesn't he just drive to work ? Why doesn't he just drive to work ? ," It's too difficult to park your car in the city . Also , the traffic coming in from the suburbs is a nightmare . " "So Dick , how about getting some coffee for tonight ? ", Coffee ? I don ’ t honestly like that kind of stuff . Coffee ? I don ’ t honestly like that kind of stuff . ," Come on , you can at least try a little , besides your cigarette . " " Come on , you can at least try a little , besides your cigarette . ", What ’ s wrong with that ? Cigarette is the thing I go crazy for . What ’ s wrong with that ? Cigarette is the thing I go crazy for . ," Not for me , Dick . " I heard that janet has got a new job . She ’ s working for the united investment group . I hear that they pay very well . ," I heard that too . She must be making a pocket . Well , good for her . " " I heard that too . She must be making a pocket . Well , good for her . "," now , she ’ ll be able to save up for that holiday in the united states . " " now , she ’ ll be able to save up for that holiday in the united states . "," yes , she will . At the moment , the exchange rate is very favorable , so she should try to go as soon as possible , while it ’ s cheaper . " " yes , she will . At the moment , the exchange rate is very favorable , so she should try to go as soon as possible , while it ’ s cheaper . "," you ’ re right . By the way , did you hear that tom inherited some money recently ? " " you ’ re right . By the way , did you hear that tom inherited some money recently ? ", really ? I thought his parents had died several years ago . really ? I thought his parents had died several years ago . , they did . He inherited the money form an uncle . I hope he doesn ’ t lose a lot of it in taxed to the government . they did . He inherited the money form an uncle . I hope he doesn ’ t lose a lot of it in taxed to the government . , dying can be very expensive nowadays ! What ’ s he going to do with it ? dying can be very expensive nowadays ! What ’ s he going to do with it ? ," he said that he would probably invest most of it . He ’ s got a well-paid job , so he doesn ’ t need the money to cover day-to day expenses . He just wants some extra money available for when he retires . " " he said that he would probably invest most of it . He ’ s got a well-paid job , so he doesn ’ t need the money to cover day-to day expenses . He just wants some extra money available for when he retires . ", I had some good financial news yesterday too . I had some good financial news yesterday too . , really ? Have you won a fortune in the lottery ? really ? Have you won a fortune in the lottery ? ," no , but I got a pay rise of 5 % and a hours for all the hard work I ’ Ve put in recently . I think it was very nice for my boss to show his appreciation in that way . " " no , but I got a pay rise of 5 % and a hours for all the hard work I ’ Ve put in recently . I think it was very nice for my boss to show his appreciation in that way . "," It certainly was ! So , what are you going to do with your windfall ? " "Hi , Sara , what are you reading ? "," Hi , John , I am trying to find a carpenter . " " Hi , John , I am trying to find a carpenter . ", Why ? Why ? ," Well , I want to build a deck in my back yard . " " Well , I want to build a deck in my back yard . ", What for ? What for ? ," So I can have a special place to hang out with friends , and also do some barbecuing on weekends . " " So I can have a special place to hang out with friends , and also do some barbecuing on weekends . ", That sounds cool . Do you mind if I recommend myself for the job ? That sounds cool . Do you mind if I recommend myself for the job ? , You ? Do you have a carpenter's license ? You ? Do you have a carpenter's license ? ," Yes , of course . But I only freelance on weekends with my uncle . " " Yes , of course . But I only freelance on weekends with my uncle . "," Wow ! That's cool . So , let me give you some details about the deck I want . " " Wow ! That's cool . So , let me give you some details about the deck I want . "," Please go ahead , I am listening . " " Please go ahead , I am listening . ", I'd like my deck to be at the same level as the back door . I'd like my deck to be at the same level as the back door . , Is your back door higher than the ground level ? Is your back door higher than the ground level ? ," Yes , the back door is about four or five steps higher than the ground . " " Yes , the back door is about four or five steps higher than the ground . "," Okay , then you need a deck with a guardrail . " " Okay , then you need a deck with a guardrail . ", I don't like things to be fancy . I don't like things to be fancy . , Don't worry . I will build your deck with a simple but classic look . Don't worry . I will build your deck with a simple but classic look . ," Hmm , that's good . Can you use cedar or redwood to build it ? " " Hmm , that's good . Can you use cedar or redwood to build it ? ", Cedar is a good choice . Cedar is a good choice . ," Well , let's take the measurements right now . " Who will meet you at the airport ? , No one . No one . ," Oh , then I will arrange one of my staff to meet you at the airport . " I really need to start eating healthier . , I have to start eating better too . I have to start eating better too . , What kind of food do you usually eat ? What kind of food do you usually eat ? ," I try my best to eat only fruits , vegetables , and chicken . " " I try my best to eat only fruits , vegetables , and chicken . ", Is that really all that you eat ? Is that really all that you eat ? , That's basically it . That's basically it . , How do you stick to only those foods ? How do you stick to only those foods ? ," Actually , fruits and veggies are really good for you . " " Actually , fruits and veggies are really good for you . "," Yeah , I know , but what about the chicken ? " " Yeah , I know , but what about the chicken ? "," I mainly eat baked chicken , because there's not a lot of fat . " " I mainly eat baked chicken , because there's not a lot of fat . ", That does sound pretty good . That does sound pretty good . ," I know it does , and that's because it is . " Have you had any kind of punishment in your college ? ," Yes , but it was many years ago . " " Yes , but it was many years ago . ", What was it for ? What was it for ? , I was a naughty boy and I played hooky . So the school gave me a punishment to clear the classroom for a week . Have you made a reservation ? ," Yes , I have booked a table for four . My name is Liu Fan . " " Yes , I have booked a table for four . My name is Liu Fan . "," We have had a window table reserved for you . This way , please . " " We have had a window table reserved for you . This way , please . ", Thanks . You're welcome . ," Can we see the menu , please ? " " Can we see the menu , please ? ", I'll bring it over . I'll bring it over . , Anything good for this evening ? Anything good for this evening ? ," We have squirrel shaped mandarin fish , seeds prawn , etc . " " We have squirrel shaped mandarin fish , seeds prawn , etc . "," Very good , we'll take them all . " That is a long line . , Yes indeed . It has a very strict inspection so it takes a pretty long Be for everyone . Yes indeed . It has a very strict inspection so it takes a pretty long Be for everyone . , A lot of things are prohibited to take on the plane ? A lot of things are prohibited to take on the plane ? ," Yes , a lot . Stuffs which are explosive , radioactive and poisonous are forbidden . " " Yes , a lot . Stuffs which are explosive , radioactive and poisonous are forbidden . ", Understand . Do I need to take out my laptop from my suitcase ? Understand . Do I need to take out my laptop from my suitcase ? ," Yes , you do . And you need to put out liquid items and your laptop in the box for inspection . " " Yes , you do . And you need to put out liquid items and your laptop in the box for inspection . ", That is really strict . That is really strict . ," Yes , absolutely . But this is for everyone's sake , so we should do it as needed . " "Hello , I wish to speak to Mr.Zhang . ", This is he speaking . This is he speaking . ," Oh , how do you do , Mr.Zhang ? This is Mary speaking , I have a present for you from Wu of Beijing . " " Oh , how do you do , Mr.Zhang ? This is Mary speaking , I have a present for you from Wu of Beijing . "," Oh , thank you . " " Oh , thank you . ", Mr.Wu had told me that you were coming to Changchun . May I call on you at your hotel tomorrow ? Mr.Wu had told me that you were coming to Changchun . May I call on you at your hotel tomorrow ? ," Yes , it's all right . Shall we say two in the afternoon ? " " Yes , it's all right . Shall we say two in the afternoon ? ", Great . Then I'll be at your hotel at two . Great . Then I'll be at your hotel at two . , All Right . All Right . , How could I get there ? How could I get there ? , The hotel is near to People's Square . Its name is Bai Ju Hotel . The hotel is near to People's Square . Its name is Bai Ju Hotel . , what's your room number ? what's your room number ? ," It's Room 302 on the third floor . But I'll be waiting for you in the lobby , If you can't find me , please page me . " " It's Room 302 on the third floor . But I'll be waiting for you in the lobby , If you can't find me , please page me . "," I'll do that , Mr.Zhang , See you tomorrow . " " I'll do that , Mr.Zhang , See you tomorrow . ", See you ! "After the financial crisis , many industries are in incredibly cloudy situations . How do you think about our company ? ", The outlook in the future is very positive . Because we have been in this field for hundreds of years and we know how to survive this crisis safely . The outlook in the future is very positive . Because we have been in this field for hundreds of years and we know how to survive this crisis safely . ," As the department I am applying for is expanding , I would like to contribute by effort . " " As the department I am applying for is expanding , I would like to contribute by effort . ", Great . Welcome to our company . "Hello , this is Wang Lu and I am calling to confirm my reservation . ", What ’ s your flight number ? What ’ s your flight number ? , It's ZN741 to Atlanta on July 1st . It's ZN741 to Atlanta on July 1st . , Just for yourself ? Just for yourself ? ," Chen Hong , too . " " Chen Hong , too . "," Hold on , please . Yes.you ’ re booked on ZN741 to Atlanta on July 18th . Your seats are in the first class section . " " Hold on , please . Yes.you ’ re booked on ZN741 to Atlanta on July 18th . Your seats are in the first class section . ", Thank you vary much . "Hey there , you look a little lost . Are you new here ? ", Yeah how ’ d you know ? Yeah how ’ d you know ? , You can always spot the newbies . I can give you a few pointers if you want . Were you trying to use this machine here ? You can always spot the newbies . I can give you a few pointers if you want . Were you trying to use this machine here ? , Yeah ! I just started my training today and I ’ m not really sure where to begin . Yeah ! I just started my training today and I ’ m not really sure where to begin . ," It ’ s ok , I know how it is . This machine here will work out your upper body , mainly your triceps and biceps . Are you looking to develop strength or muscle tone and definition ? " " It ’ s ok , I know how it is . This machine here will work out your upper body , mainly your triceps and biceps . Are you looking to develop strength or muscle tone and definition ? "," Well , I don ’ t want to be ripped like you ! I just want a good physique with weights and Carpio . " " Well , I don ’ t want to be ripped like you ! I just want a good physique with weights and Carpio . ", In that case you want to work with less weight . You can start off by working ten to fifteen reps in four sets . Five kilo weights should be enough . Now it ’ s very important that you stretch before pumping iron or you might pull a muscle . In that case you want to work with less weight . You can start off by working ten to fifteen reps in four sets . Five kilo weights should be enough . Now it ’ s very important that you stretch before pumping iron or you might pull a muscle . , Got it ! Wow is that the weight you are lifting ? My goodness that ’ s a lot of weight ! Got it ! Wow is that the weight you are lifting ? My goodness that ’ s a lot of weight ! , It ’ s not that much . Just watch ... I ’ m ok ... "Waiter , we'd like a menu first , please . ", Here you are . Here you are . ," Well , we are waiting for two friends , so could we just have a look at the menu for a while ? " " Well , we are waiting for two friends , so could we just have a look at the menu for a while ? "," Take your time . When you need anything , just call me . " "Hey , How's it going ? ", Not good . I lost my wallet . Not good . I lost my wallet . ," Oh , that's too bad . Was it stolen ? " " Oh , that's too bad . Was it stolen ? "," No , I think it came out of my pocket when I was in the taxi . " " No , I think it came out of my pocket when I was in the taxi . ", Is there anything I can do ? Is there anything I can do ? , Can I borrow some money ? Can I borrow some money ? ," Sure , how much do you need ? " " Sure , how much do you need ? ", About 50 dollars . About 50 dollars . , That's no problem . That's no problem . , Thanks . I'll pay you back on Friday . Thanks . I'll pay you back on Friday . , That'll be fine . Here you are . That'll be fine . Here you are . , What are you going to do now ? What are you going to do now ? , I'm going to buy some books and then I'm going to the gas station . I'm going to buy some books and then I'm going to the gas station . , If you wait a minute I can go with you . If you wait a minute I can go with you . , OK . I'll wait for you . Why are you leaving your present job ? , I ’ m not so satisfied with it . I ’ m not so satisfied with it . , Why do you plan to change your job ? Why do you plan to change your job ? ," I'm now a secretary in my present work unit . My work is not interesting . I have to type , make copies , book tickets and so on . Everyday I follow the routine . Furthermore , I have studied English for four years at university , but I can ’ t use it there . They are the reasons I plan to change my job . " " I'm now a secretary in my present work unit . My work is not interesting . I have to type , make copies , book tickets and so on . Everyday I follow the routine . Furthermore , I have studied English for four years at university , but I can ’ t use it there . They are the reasons I plan to change my job . ", Why are you interested in working with this company ? Why are you interested in working with this company ? , One of my relatives told me that your company needs someone who can speak English . That's just the job that I have been looking for How often are stockholders meetings held ? ," Stockholders meetings are held biannually . Usually the meetings are scheduled for spring and fall . In between the meetings , each stockholder receives biannual reports . Financial statements are made once a year . " " Stockholders meetings are held biannually . Usually the meetings are scheduled for spring and fall . In between the meetings , each stockholder receives biannual reports . Financial statements are made once a year . ", What percentage of the stockholders actually attend the meetings ? I'm guessing not a large percentage ... What percentage of the stockholders actually attend the meetings ? I'm guessing not a large percentage ... ," You're right , it's a low percentage . Also , in order to attend meetings , you have to hold a certain amount of shares . It's quite a large number , so most of the stockers are excluded from proceedings . " " You're right , it's a low percentage . Also , in order to attend meetings , you have to hold a certain amount of shares . It's quite a large number , so most of the stockers are excluded from proceedings . "," So , how much say do the stockholders really have ? " " So , how much say do the stockholders really have ? "," Unless they're united , very little ... " I was wondering if you could help me use the Student Job Center . , There are many ways ; what kind of job would you like ? There are many ways ; what kind of job would you like ? , I want to work in a restaurant . I want to work in a restaurant . , Fine ! Will you need part-time or full-time work ? Fine ! Will you need part-time or full-time work ? , I want to work part-time . I want to work part-time . ," Fine , the two best ways are to use our local listings binders over there or you can use the computers with the Internet job listing sites . See them over there ? " " Fine , the two best ways are to use our local listings binders over there or you can use the computers with the Internet job listing sites . See them over there ? "," Yes , I know what to do . " " Yes , I know what to do . "," Well , in addition , you can schedule an appointment with a job counselor on this list . If you would like to do that , sign here , OK ? " " Well , in addition , you can schedule an appointment with a job counselor on this list . If you would like to do that , sign here , OK ? "," Yes , I think that would be great . " " Yes , I think that would be great . "," Fine , well the job search tools are all here for you to use . Feel free to look around and use what works best for you . Have fun with it ! " Sometimes I think television is too biased . None of them are completely objective . ," That's unavoidable , but think , How would you keep up to date without television ? " " That's unavoidable , but think , How would you keep up to date without television ? ", Newspapers or the radio I guess . I just wish TV was more objective . Newspapers or the radio I guess . I just wish TV was more objective . ," Look , you can still learn a lot from watching television , you just need to be smart when you're watching . Filter the information and decide if you believe what you are hearing or not . " " Look , you can still learn a lot from watching television , you just need to be smart when you're watching . Filter the information and decide if you believe what you are hearing or not . ", The internet's a lot worse . The internet's a lot worse . , Really ? Why ? Really ? Why ? ," There's no one moderating it . Anyone around the world can put information onto the net for anyone else to see . The information on the internet is mostly unsubstantiated and you can never know who has written it , or why . A lot of people get conned online . " " There's no one moderating it . Anyone around the world can put information onto the net for anyone else to see . The information on the internet is mostly unsubstantiated and you can never know who has written it , or why . A lot of people get conned online . "," Again , you need to think carefully . If you don't trust others online , have nothing to do with them . " Is this the registration office ? ," Yes , it is . Which department for ? " " Yes , it is . Which department for ? ", I don't know exactly . I don't know exactly . , What's your problem then ? What's your problem then ? ," I've got a sore throat , a runny nose , and a headache . " " I've got a sore throat , a runny nose , and a headache . "," OK , I will register you with medical department . " " OK , I will register you with medical department . ", Medical department ? Are you sure ? Medical department ? Are you sure ? , Yes . Just go there ! Yes . Just go there ! , Where is it ? Where is it ? , It's on the second floor . Have you got your records ? It's on the second floor . Have you got your records ? , Yes . Here you are . Yes . Here you are . ," OK , here is your registration card . " "Hi Paul . How are you , friend . ", Not good . My cousin is driving me up the wall . Not good . My cousin is driving me up the wall . , How so ? How so ? ," He stays up untill all hours of the night , and he never lifts a finger to help . " " He stays up untill all hours of the night , and he never lifts a finger to help . ", Have you talk to him about it ? Have you talk to him about it ? ," Not yet , but I have to soon . He's eating me out of house and home . I caught him reading the fridge again last night " " Not yet , but I have to soon . He's eating me out of house and home . I caught him reading the fridge again last night "," Ahahah , Maybe that will help you lose weight . " " Ahahah , Maybe that will help you lose weight . "," This is no laughing matter , Nick . " " This is no laughing matter , Nick . ", Sorry Paul . I couldn't help it . So why doesn't he give you a hand ? Sorry Paul . I couldn't help it . So why doesn't he give you a hand ? , He watch the tob too much . Now really I don't know . But I can't handle this much longer . He watch the tob too much . Now really I don't know . But I can't handle this much longer . ," Well , talk to him , and let me know what happens , OK ? " The boss is mad at you . , Who cares ? The mosquitos are biting me ! ," Me , too , I can ’ t stop scratching . They are everywhere ! Sneaky little jerks . " " Me , too , I can ’ t stop scratching . They are everywhere ! Sneaky little jerks . ", Do you have any bug spray ? Do you have any bug spray ? ," No , I forgot to buy some . " " No , I forgot to buy some . ", Then we ’ ll have to put up with it . Then we ’ ll have to put up with it . ," We can cover ourselves with beer ! That way if they bite us , they ’ ll get drunk and fall asleep . " " We can cover ourselves with beer ! That way if they bite us , they ’ ll get drunk and fall asleep . "," That ’ s without a doubt , the best idea you ’ Ve had ! Let ’ s do it ! " " That ’ s without a doubt , the best idea you ’ Ve had ! Let ’ s do it ! ", Run ! They are thirsty for more ! I want to buy a gift for my father . Will you go with me to choose one for him ? , Sure . Is it your father's birthday ? Sure . Is it your father's birthday ? , Don't you know ? Tomorrow is Father's Day . Don't you know ? Tomorrow is Father's Day . , Oh ! How could I forget such an important holiday ? Oh ! How could I forget such an important holiday ? ," You also need to choose a gift for your father , right ? " " You also need to choose a gift for your father , right ? "," Yes , let's go . " What do you think of his behaviour yesterday ? , He's a sad dog . He came to the wedding in jeans ! He's a sad dog . He came to the wedding in jeans ! , I don't think so . He only had no common sense . Good afternoon . , My goodness ! It ’ s the afternoon ? Doesn ’ t the time fly ! Do come in and sit down . My goodness ! It ’ s the afternoon ? Doesn ’ t the time fly ! Do come in and sit down . , Thank you . Thank you . , What ’ s the time ? My watch has stopped . What ’ s the time ? My watch has stopped . , It ’ s half past twelve . It ’ s half past twelve . , When do you have lunch ? When do you have lunch ? , From one to two . From one to two . , What do you normally eat ? What do you normally eat ? , We usually go to the cafeteria . We usually go to the cafeteria . ," Oh , it ’ s time to have lunch now . " " Oh , it ’ s time to have lunch now . ", let ’ s go together . Good morning . My name is John Smith . I'm an import manager . ," How do you do , Mr . Smith ? My name is Thou Hong . " " How do you do , Mr . Smith ? My name is Thou Hong . "," Nice to meet You , Ms . Thou . We've learned that you specialize in the export of electronic products . " " Nice to meet You , Ms . Thou . We've learned that you specialize in the export of electronic products . "," Will you please take a seat ? Mr . Smith , have you seen the display of our electronic products in the exhibition hall downstairs ? " " Will you please take a seat ? Mr . Smith , have you seen the display of our electronic products in the exhibition hall downstairs ? ", Yes . I had a look just now . I found some of the exhibits of excellent quality and beautiful design . I feel we Yes . I had a look just now . I found some of the exhibits of excellent quality and beautiful design . I feel we ," Sure we can . You know , we've been in this line for more than twenty years . " " Sure we can . You know , we've been in this line for more than twenty years . "," So , Ms . Thou , we're a newly-established company , but we have wide connections with wholesalers and retailers all over America . " " So , Ms . Thou , we're a newly-established company , but we have wide connections with wholesalers and retailers all over America . ", Good . We can hold more talks later on to iron out the details . Good . We can hold more talks later on to iron out the details . , Sure . The blake's got divorced . , Really ? Why ? Really ? Why ? , Mr.black has been getting a little around aside . Mr.black has been getting a little around aside . ," I'm surprised . He does't look like a guy who'd ever cheat on his wife , does he ? " " I'm surprised . He does't look like a guy who'd ever cheat on his wife , does he ? "," No , he doesn't . But his wife found out he has been too charming for a long time.Incredibly , he has many different girlfriends . Starting almost right after they married 20 years ago . " " No , he doesn't . But his wife found out he has been too charming for a long time.Incredibly , he has many different girlfriends . Starting almost right after they married 20 years ago . "," Well , I'm really surprised . You are not doing anything behind my back , are you ? " " Well , I'm really surprised . You are not doing anything behind my back , are you ? "," No , the only thing I've ever done behind your back is zip you up , besides I told all my other girlfriends , and my wife who's getting suspicious . and we had a cold for a while , tell the " " No , the only thing I've ever done behind your back is zip you up , besides I told all my other girlfriends , and my wife who's getting suspicious . and we had a cold for a while , tell the ", Haha ... You are not very funny . I guess that means - - except me to tell my lover we have stoped seeing each other too . Haha ... You are not very funny . I guess that means - - except me to tell my lover we have stoped seeing each other too . , You are not funny either . I can't believe I married a woman like you . "I'll have a whole-wheat loaf , three white loaves , a baguette and ten rolls , please . How much is that ? "," The whole-wheat loaf is 45 cents , the white loaves are 35 cents each , the baguette is 27 cents and the rolls are eight cents each . That makes two dollars fifty-seven cents . " " The whole-wheat loaf is 45 cents , the white loaves are 35 cents each , the baguette is 27 cents and the rolls are eight cents each . That makes two dollars fifty-seven cents . ", There you go . There you go . ," Thank you , ma'am . Forty-three cents change . Have a nice day . " The total cost is 850 dollars . How would you like to pay ? , By credit card . By credit card . , We take Visa and Master Card . We take Visa and Master Card . , Do you take American Express ? Do you take American Express ? ," No , we don't . " " No , we don't . "," Ok , I'll use my Visa . Here you are . " " Ok , I'll use my Visa . Here you are . ", Thank you ... please sign on the line . "I am really exhausted , you know , I have been working without the weekend for two weeks . My boss always asks us to work overtime . ", Does your boss pay you for the over-time work ? Does your boss pay you for the over-time work ? ," No . But he provides free meals and sometimes gives us some small gifts . Many of us get very tired of this , and we'd rather have weekends than stay in the office . " " No . But he provides free meals and sometimes gives us some small gifts . Many of us get very tired of this , and we'd rather have weekends than stay in the office . "," He should know that this is against the Labor Law in our country . Legally , employees should get double pay if asked to do extra work during the weekend or on holidays . " " He should know that this is against the Labor Law in our country . Legally , employees should get double pay if asked to do extra work during the weekend or on holidays . "," We all know about that , but we have no choice . The chairman of the trade union says he is going to negotiate with the management . " " We all know about that , but we have no choice . The chairman of the trade union says he is going to negotiate with the management . ", I suggest that you go to the lawyers ' office to get some help . I suggest that you go to the lawyers ' office to get some help . , That's a good idea . I think we will soon come to a solution to the problem . "Excuse me , I would like to know something about this campus . Right now it seems very big and confusing ! I have no idea where I am going or what I am doing . ", Do you have a map of the campus ? Do you have a map of the campus ? ," Yes , I have , but it doesn ’ t help me very much . I ’ m not very good at reading maps . " " Yes , I have , but it doesn ’ t help me very much . I ’ m not very good at reading maps . ", Do you know where your classes are ? Do you know where your classes are ? ," More or less . I go to three different buildings , and always get there late . I feel so hopeless . I don ’ t know why I am late all the time . No one else seems to be . " " More or less . I go to three different buildings , and always get there late . I feel so hopeless . I don ’ t know why I am late all the time . No one else seems to be . ", That's because you don't know the short cuts . You'll learn them after a while . I can show you the ropes . Operator . , I wonder if you can help me . I wonder if you can help me . , I'll be happy to try . I'll be happy to try . , Please wake me up at seven tomorrow morning . Please wake me up at seven tomorrow morning . ," May I have your name and room number , please ? " " May I have your name and room number , please ? ", Mr . Lee in Room 1234 . I don't think we come here at a right time . , What's wrong ? What's wrong ? , The museum doesn't open today . The museum doesn't open today . , What a pity ! What a pity ! , Where shall we go now ? Where shall we go now ? , Why not have a visit to the zoo ? "Hello , Chandler ! How are you ? ", Fine . And you ? Fine . And you ? , Just so so . I am too tired . My company has been holding too many training sessions lately . Just so so . I am too tired . My company has been holding too many training sessions lately . , That's good . Not Evey company provides employees with training opportunity . It seems that your company wants to further develop their employees and encouragelifelong learning . That's good . Not Evey company provides employees with training opportunity . It seems that your company wants to further develop their employees and encouragelifelong learning . , Good ? ! For them but not to me . Good ? ! For them but not to me . ," So , what's the problem ? " " So , what's the problem ? "," We have to participate in training after a busy day and during the weekend . You know , after work all you want to do is throw yourself onto your bed . And during the Weekend , you just want to stay at home and enjoy a family dinner . " " We have to participate in training after a busy day and during the weekend . You know , after work all you want to do is throw yourself onto your bed . And during the Weekend , you just want to stay at home and enjoy a family dinner . "," Yes , you are right . But one should keep learning daily to maintain our keen mental power expand our intellectual capacity . Constant learning drive us to Sharp our power of reasoning , analysis and judgement . " " Yes , you are right . But one should keep learning daily to maintain our keen mental power expand our intellectual capacity . Constant learning drive us to Sharp our power of reasoning , analysis and judgement . "," Yes , I agree with you on the point but couldn't the training be held during the working day instead of weekend ? " " Yes , I agree with you on the point but couldn't the training be held during the working day instead of weekend ? "," Yes , you are right . I think weekend is the time for family gathering and rest Maybe you could make that suggestion to your boss . " "Hi , Julie . I was in your neighborhood and I'd like to drop by . ", Come on in . Would you care for a drink ? Come on in . Would you care for a drink ? , That sounds refreshing . Thanks ! How's John doing ? , He can barely make ends meet . Here is the document you asked for this morning . ," Oh , you are so efficient . I thought you might give it to me tomorrow . Thanks . " " Oh , you are so efficient . I thought you might give it to me tomorrow . Thanks . "," You ’ re welcome . You know , these days I have been reflecting on my biggest weakness procrastination . The more I think about it , the more I hate myself for being so disorganized . I decided to change the situation as soon as possible . Otherwise I will be more regretful later . " " You ’ re welcome . You know , these days I have been reflecting on my biggest weakness procrastination . The more I think about it , the more I hate myself for being so disorganized . I decided to change the situation as soon as possible . Otherwise I will be more regretful later . "," This is encouraging news , good for you ! What is your solution , then ? " " This is encouraging news , good for you ! What is your solution , then ? ", The most useful method is to make plans and set priorities . It helps me to manage time well and get the most important things done at the first place . The most useful method is to make plans and set priorities . It helps me to manage time well and get the most important things done at the first place . , Sounds not bad ! Better performance isn ’ t just about doing a lot more . It is about focusing on the right things to do . Can you lend me some money ? , I am sorry . I've already gone through my paycheck for the week . I am sorry . I've already gone through my paycheck for the week . , You ’ Ve gone through all your money so quickly ? I thought you were well-off . You ’ Ve gone through all your money so quickly ? I thought you were well-off . , Not me . You know money always burns a hole in my pocket . "Oh , my ! It's really hot . I've never seen such scorching weather in my life . ", Tell me about it ! It's like the whole world is broiling . Tell me about it ! It's like the whole world is broiling . ," Oh , look at the thermometer ! The temperature has hit 98 . " " Oh , look at the thermometer ! The temperature has hit 98 . ", I hope it's not gonna break into three digits I hope it's not gonna break into three digits , But it's already awfully close . But it's already awfully close . ," Well , I just hope it'll level off . " " Well , I just hope it'll level off . ", I guess you can ’ t do anything until after dark then . I guess you can ’ t do anything until after dark then . , I guess so . What else can we do ? You can ’ t stay in the heat for long . Could you do me a favor ? , It depends . "What's the matter , sir ? You look pale . ", I feel dizzy and weak . And I'm having this pain in my ear . I think I am sick . I feel dizzy and weak . And I'm having this pain in my ear . I think I am sick . , Are you often traveling by plane ? Are you often traveling by plane ? ," No , this is the second time . " " No , this is the second time . ", That's right . It's normal if you don't often take the plane . Just relax a little bit . That's right . It's normal if you don't often take the plane . Just relax a little bit . , Why this happens to me when I am on the plane ? I feel bad . Why this happens to me when I am on the plane ? I feel bad . ," Don't worry , sir . It's just because of the lower pressure . " " Don't worry , sir . It's just because of the lower pressure . ", What should I do about it ? What should I do about it ? , You may feel much better if you chew some gum or peanuts . You may feel much better if you chew some gum or peanuts . ," OK , thanks . Does it work really ? I'll give a try . " " OK , thanks . Does it work really ? I'll give a try . ", Are you feeling better now ? Do you need some pills ? Are you feeling better now ? Do you need some pills ? , Much better . Thank you . I just feel tired but I can't fall asleep . Much better . Thank you . I just feel tired but I can't fall asleep . ," So , you'd better wear this eyeshade and you will sleep well . " " So , you'd better wear this eyeshade and you will sleep well . ", I am not used to wearing that . Thanks . I am not used to wearing that . Thanks . ," If you try to adapt yourself to your destination's local time , you'll feel more comfortable . So please try to sleep , and have meals according to Los Angeles's time . " " If you try to adapt yourself to your destination's local time , you'll feel more comfortable . So please try to sleep , and have meals according to Los Angeles's time . ", Thank you so much . "Hello , China Travel Agency . Can I help you ? ", Yes . I'd like to travel to London . So I want you to make a reservation for me on May 1st . Yes . I'd like to travel to London . So I want you to make a reservation for me on May 1st . ," Just a moment , please . I'm sorry but the flights are fully booked on that day . The next available flight is on May 2nd . They have two flights , one is at 9:30 a . m . and another at 2:00 p . m . Both flights have seats available . " " Just a moment , please . I'm sorry but the flights are fully booked on that day . The next available flight is on May 2nd . They have two flights , one is at 9:30 a . m . and another at 2:00 p . m . Both flights have seats available . ", That's great ! I'd like to take the first available flight . I'll need an economy ticket That's great ! I'd like to take the first available flight . I'll need an economy ticket , One way trip or round trip ? One way trip or round trip ? ," One way trip . What's the fare , please ? " " One way trip . What's the fare , please ? "," Economy fare for one way trip is 2,300 yuan . " " Economy fare for one way trip is 2,300 yuan . ", I see . Is my ticket confirmed then ? I see . Is my ticket confirmed then ? ," Yes , I have confirmed your ticket . " " Yes , I have confirmed your ticket . "," Here is 2,300 yuan . " " Here is 2,300 yuan . ", Thank you . Here is the ticket and receipt . Have a good time . "Mr . McKenna , do you have a second ? I need to talk to you about something . "," Sure , Liv , what can I do for you ? " " Sure , Liv , what can I do for you ? "," Well , I was just wondering . . . you see , I know I ’ Ve used up all my vacation days this year , but my sister is getting married , and the wedding is overseas , and , well . . . " " Well , I was just wondering . . . you see , I know I ’ Ve used up all my vacation days this year , but my sister is getting married , and the wedding is overseas , and , well . . . "," You wanna take some time off , is that right ? " " You wanna take some time off , is that right ? "," Well , sir , I was just hoping that I might be able to take some unpaid leave this year . " " Well , sir , I was just hoping that I might be able to take some unpaid leave this year . "," What dates are you planning on taking off ? I ’ ll need at least two months notice , so that I can plan for your absence . " " What dates are you planning on taking off ? I ’ ll need at least two months notice , so that I can plan for your absence . ", I was thinking of taking off from September first until the thirtieth . Would you be okay with that ? I was thinking of taking off from September first until the thirtieth . Would you be okay with that ? ," Well , I guess so . " Could you tell me something about your previous job ? , Yes . I once worked in a small stock exchange . My work is very simple . Yes . I once worked in a small stock exchange . My work is very simple . , Didn't you like it ? Didn't you like it ? ," No , I thought it too dull . Also I didn't think it was challenging enough . " " No , I thought it too dull . Also I didn't think it was challenging enough . ", What made you make a decision to leave ? What made you make a decision to leave ? ," The stock exchange where I worked was too small My further promotion was impossible . I am able of more responsibilities , so I decided to leave . " "Not only does it centralise management , it also increases the efficiency of funds . We have testimonials from various companies who are very happy with the service . "," Yes , I'm sure you do . It sounds like an excellent service . " " Yes , I'm sure you do . It sounds like an excellent service . "," You see , nowadays , a lot of companies are concerned about their group account management . As long as your company meets all the requirements of our Group Account Deposit Service , I would fully recommend it . " " You see , nowadays , a lot of companies are concerned about their group account management . As long as your company meets all the requirements of our Group Account Deposit Service , I would fully recommend it . ", It seems perfect . It seems perfect . , Here are some leaflets detailing everything we've discussed . Here are some leaflets detailing everything we've discussed . , Could you also let me view some of the testimonials ? I'd really be interested to see what other group companies thought of this service . My goodness ! My silk dress is shrunk . How did you wash it ? , It was washed by washing machine . It was washed by washing machine . , It should be handwashed with cold water . It's a common sense . Don't you know it ? It should be handwashed with cold water . It's a common sense . Don't you know it ? , I'm so sorry . I have no idea of it . I washed silk dress the first time . I'll buy a new one for you or I'll give you money . I'm so sorry . I have no idea of it . I washed silk dress the first time . I'll buy a new one for you or I'll give you money . , That's all right . Please ask me if you don't know how to do something next time . You can keep the silk dress if you don't mind . I think it fits you . That's all right . Please ask me if you don't know how to do something next time . You can keep the silk dress if you don't mind . I think it fits you . , It's very nice of you . I'll try my best to do my job well . "Tina Li , Financial Planner , how may I be of service ? "," Hello , Tina . An acquaintance of mine has just told me that your bank has started a new Personal Wealth Management Service . Is that right ? " " Hello , Tina . An acquaintance of mine has just told me that your bank has started a new Personal Wealth Management Service . Is that right ? "," It certainly is . You can do almost anything with it , anytime , anywhere . " " It certainly is . You can do almost anything with it , anytime , anywhere . ", How would I go about applying for this service ? How would I go about applying for this service ? , All you need to do is sign up at any one of our branches and you can use the service right away . All you need to do is sign up at any one of our branches and you can use the service right away . ," That's so simple . I'll come by my local branch later this afternoon and get it set up . Thank you very much , Tina . " " That's so simple . I'll come by my local branch later this afternoon and get it set up . Thank you very much , Tina . ", It's a pleasure . Thanks for calling Lincoln Bank . I'm going shopping . , Do you have enough money to buy that dress ? Do you have enough money to buy that dress ? , No . I need to borrow $ 50 . No . I need to borrow $ 50 . ," Sure , here you go . " May I know the definite date of delivery ? ," Let me check.Well , in October . " " Let me check.Well , in October . ", Is there any possibility for you to ensure prompt shipment ? Is there any possibility for you to ensure prompt shipment ? , We assure you that shipment will be made no later than the first half of October . Thank you for bringing me here . What shall we order ? ," Well , it all looks so good . How about ordering the steamed prawns ? " " Well , it all looks so good . How about ordering the steamed prawns ? ", Really ? I ’ d rather have the chicken feet to be honest . Really ? I ’ d rather have the chicken feet to be honest . ," Ok then , let ’ s get the chicken feet . " " Ok then , let ’ s get the chicken feet . ", How about drinks ? Would you like beer or wine ? How about drinks ? Would you like beer or wine ? , I ’ d prefer wine . You ? I ’ d prefer wine . You ? , Wine ’ s fine by me . Let ’ s order a bottle of the house red then . Wine ’ s fine by me . Let ’ s order a bottle of the house red then . ," Ok , a bottle of the house red please ! " How did you get into hip hop ? ," Well , all my friends listen to it , so I became a big fan too . " " Well , all my friends listen to it , so I became a big fan too . ", Who is your favorite hip hop artist ? Who is your favorite hip hop artist ? , I'm a big fan of Snoop Dog . "Hey , Frank , there is that Janet Check . "," Wow , what a great burd ! " " Wow , what a great burd ! ", She sure knows how to strut her stuff . She sure knows how to strut her stuff . , She's a real turn-on our rights . She's a real turn-on our rights . , And look out she's dressed . And look out she's dressed . ," Yeah , I noticed . She must be really loaded . " " Yeah , I noticed . She must be really loaded . ", No way . Her old man is rich . He buys her anything she wants . No way . Her old man is rich . He buys her anything she wants . ," Lucky her . Anyway , I think that is just as beautiful . " " Lucky her . Anyway , I think that is just as beautiful . ", I think you've lost it . I think you've lost it . ," Well , that's my opinion . " " Well , that's my opinion . ", I admit that she is much prettier than Kate . I admit that she is much prettier than Kate . ," Oh , there is no comparison . Now we are talking but ugly . " " Oh , there is no comparison . Now we are talking but ugly . ", At least we agree on that . Let's go and get a drink . What are you guys doing ? , Just having a chat . What can I get for you ? Here is the menu . ," Let me have a look . Well , how many kinds of steaks do you have ? " " Let me have a look . Well , how many kinds of steaks do you have ? "," We have sirloin steaks , pepper steak , and filet steak . " " We have sirloin steaks , pepper steak , and filet steak . ", Is there something go with the filet steak ? Is there something go with the filet steak ? ," Yes , we have various sauces . What about the gravy ? " What's the matter ? You don't look well . , I am worried . I am worried . , What about ? What about ? , My exam . My exam . ," Oh , is that all ? " " Oh , is that all ? ", I feel very nervous about it . I feel very nervous about it . , Don't worry about it . Try to look on the bright sight of things . "Excuse me , what's the time difference between Tokyo and London ? ", 8 hours . Tokyo is 8 hours earlier than London . 8 hours . Tokyo is 8 hours earlier than London . , It's one day more or one day less from Tokyo to London ? It's one day more or one day less from Tokyo to London ? , One day more . One day more . , It means that we will arrive on the same day . It means that we will arrive on the same day . , Yes . "Do you like traveling , Kathy ? "," I like traveling for pleasure to get places for vacation for instance . But I don ’ t like traveling to work , waiting for buses , or ... " " I like traveling for pleasure to get places for vacation for instance . But I don ’ t like traveling to work , waiting for buses , or ... ", Or getting stuck in traffic jams when you ’ re driving . Or getting stuck in traffic jams when you ’ re driving . , Exactly . "Hi , Mary , you have been a secretary for several years in this company . Could you tell me what a secretary should do for a meeting or a conference ? "," Well , an important part of the duties of a secretary , I think , is to do well the preparation work for the meeting . " " Well , an important part of the duties of a secretary , I think , is to do well the preparation work for the meeting . ", What should a secretary do to prepare for a meeting ? Can you tell me a bit more about it ? What should a secretary do to prepare for a meeting ? Can you tell me a bit more about it ? ," First of all , the agenda should be prepared before the meeting . Then you should ensure that those entitled to be present are properly informed . " " First of all , the agenda should be prepared before the meeting . Then you should ensure that those entitled to be present are properly informed . "," I see , and how about the documents and the information ? " " I see , and how about the documents and the information ? "," All the necessary documents and the information relevant to the meeting should be available , preferably printed and distributed before the meeting . " " All the necessary documents and the information relevant to the meeting should be available , preferably printed and distributed before the meeting . ", And what should a secretary do during the meeting ? And what should a secretary do during the meeting ? ," Of course , she should take minutes . " " Of course , she should take minutes . ", And after the meeting ? And after the meeting ? ," After the meeting she should type the minutes up , and then keep proper records of the business transacted and the resolutions passed and also implement many of the decision reached at the meeting . " " After the meeting she should type the minutes up , and then keep proper records of the business transacted and the resolutions passed and also implement many of the decision reached at the meeting . ", It's seriously good . I'd like to reserve a table for three at 6:30 this evening . ," Let me check . Hold on , please ... Yes , that's fine . Smoking or nonsmoking area ? " " Let me check . Hold on , please ... Yes , that's fine . Smoking or nonsmoking area ? "," Nonsmoking , please . " " Nonsmoking , please . ", All right . May I have your name ? All right . May I have your name ? , My surname is Gao . My surname is Gao . ," How do you spell it , sir ? " The last thing to be ignored at a Chinese dinner table is to keep modest . , Does that suggest diners avoid speaking much ? The same is true in the West . Does that suggest diners avoid speaking much ? The same is true in the West . ," No , absolutely not ! On the contrary , you'll be considered a well-connected , sociable man , if you keep involved in the conversation all the time . But always pay attention to what you say . If the table has a senior guest , say something as upbeat and cheerful as possible . Or maybe , you may give the floor to him and keep listening as if very interested . " " No , absolutely not ! On the contrary , you'll be considered a well-connected , sociable man , if you keep involved in the conversation all the time . But always pay attention to what you say . If the table has a senior guest , say something as upbeat and cheerful as possible . Or maybe , you may give the floor to him and keep listening as if very interested . "," You mean , keeping a low profile in the presence of the old ? That goes in like with Confucius ' preachings , right ? " " You mean , keeping a low profile in the presence of the old ? That goes in like with Confucius ' preachings , right ? "," Correct . Show respect for the older people . Conventionally , before the meal starts , the younger members are supposed to address each one of the elderly members of the table one by one . Others are kept in waiting until the most venerable guest proclaim the beginning of the meal and takes the first bite . Toasts also go to these men first before people can toast to each other . " " Correct . Show respect for the older people . Conventionally , before the meal starts , the younger members are supposed to address each one of the elderly members of the table one by one . Others are kept in waiting until the most venerable guest proclaim the beginning of the meal and takes the first bite . Toasts also go to these men first before people can toast to each other . ", Any other rules to observe in order to keep modest ? Any other rules to observe in order to keep modest ? ," Yes , plenty of them . Don't eat fast ! People usually keep their dining pace accorded with others . And all the dishes should not be eaten up completely . " " Yes , plenty of them . Don't eat fast ! People usually keep their dining pace accorded with others . And all the dishes should not be eaten up completely . ", Is it because that would give the host the impression that the food was insufficient ? Is it because that would give the host the impression that the food was insufficient ? ," Haha , I'm afraid it's simply because no one wishes to be too noticeable by finishing off the plate . " "Good morning , sir . Have you reserved ? "," Yes , my name is Bill . " " Yes , my name is Bill . "," Let me see . Oh , yes . Your room number is 503 . The porter will lead you to your room . " " Let me see . Oh , yes . Your room number is 503 . The porter will lead you to your room . "," OK , thank you . " What's the name of the singer who sings this song ? , I can't remember . I can't remember . , It's on the tip of my tongue . I think it starts with a ' B ' . "Strange looking handle on that coffee mug , isn't it ? "," We submitted two designs to our buyers , this one and one with the mug indented to form a grip . They chose this one . " " We submitted two designs to our buyers , this one and one with the mug indented to form a grip . They chose this one . "," What's the advantage ? Price , I suppose . " " What's the advantage ? Price , I suppose . "," No , this type cleans better , no crevices between the body and handle joint . " " No , this type cleans better , no crevices between the body and handle joint . ", What deliveries are you quoting nowadays on orders such as ours ? What deliveries are you quoting nowadays on orders such as ours ? , We can make shipment within one month from receipt of order . We can make shipment within one month from receipt of order . ," You don't do much in porcelain tiles and ornaments , do you ? " " You don't do much in porcelain tiles and ornaments , do you ? ", We do a fair amount in tiles and in insulators for electrical appliances . But kitchenware and tableware are our mainlines . We do a fair amount in tiles and in insulators for electrical appliances . But kitchenware and tableware are our mainlines . ," I see . Well , keep up the good work . See you later . " Old Dyson looks as if he maybe kick the bucket any day . , Why do you say that ? Why do you say that ? , I ’ Ve ever seen a living being looked so thin . I ’ Ve ever seen a living being looked so thin . ," Really ? In my eyes it ’ s normal , as an old man , to be thin is better than to be fat . " " Really ? In my eyes it ’ s normal , as an old man , to be thin is better than to be fat . ", Maybe you are right . "Mom , why do chinese people like to touch my head ? sometimes they even touch my cheeks . "," That is a part of chinese culture , if they think you are a lovely child , they touch your head and say , how cute you are . " " That is a part of chinese culture , if they think you are a lovely child , they touch your head and say , how cute you are . "," But i donor like it , not a bit , i am not a pet , i am a girl . " " But i donor like it , not a bit , i am not a pet , i am a girl . "," Well , you get used to it , different countries have different manners . " " Well , you get used to it , different countries have different manners . ", But i do not like anyone touch my head . But i do not like anyone touch my head . ," They are just been in friendly , when you are in Roman , do as the Romans do , that means you need to adapt to your enviroment . " " They are just been in friendly , when you are in Roman , do as the Romans do , that means you need to adapt to your enviroment . ", What if everybody in the wheres goes crazy ? What if everybody in the wheres goes crazy ? , Then you might need to pretend to be a little crazy . Then you might need to pretend to be a little crazy . ," Does this mean that if i might want those new European bitches , i am supposed to wonder run reget ? " " Does this mean that if i might want those new European bitches , i am supposed to wonder run reget ? "," Do you think it is a ~ got give your brain , use it if you really cannot accept it people touch your head , keep distance from them , why not just wear your big flyby hat and ~ is anyone get close to you . " " Do you think it is a ~ got give your brain , use it if you really cannot accept it people touch your head , keep distance from them , why not just wear your big flyby hat and ~ is anyone get close to you . "," That is my work , i will try it . " "Well , thank you . Mr.Parry , for all your information . Just one more question . "," Yes , sir ? " " Yes , sir ? ", Do you play any sports or games ? Do you play any sports or games ? , I used to play football regularly when I was at university . And I used to do athletics in the summer . I used to play football regularly when I was at university . And I used to do athletics in the summer . , And what athletics did you play ? Can you remember ? And what athletics did you play ? Can you remember ? , I was a runner-a long-distance runner . I was a runner-a long-distance runner . , And now ? And now ? , No . I'm afraid I haven't had time since I got married . No . I'm afraid I haven't had time since I got married . ," Well , thank you again for coming to see us . But just remember that we like people who join the company to play in the company sports teams . " " Well , thank you again for coming to see us . But just remember that we like people who join the company to play in the company sports teams . "," Certainly , sir . " "Good morning , Madam . Is everything OK ? Is there something I can assist you with ? "," Thank you , yes . I'm not sure how to use this ATM , I usually go to a clerk and use my Bank Book . But today , I thought I'd try something new . I want to take some money out . " " Thank you , yes . I'm not sure how to use this ATM , I usually go to a clerk and use my Bank Book . But today , I thought I'd try something new . I want to take some money out . ", Welcome to the electronic age ! I can run you through it ; it's what I'm here for . Welcome to the electronic age ! I can run you through it ; it's what I'm here for . ," Thanks so much . Right , I've put my card in . What now ? " " Thanks so much . Right , I've put my card in . What now ? "," Just look at the screen here . It'll give you prompts , you see ? Now you need to enter your PIN number , then press ' enter ' to confirm it . " " Just look at the screen here . It'll give you prompts , you see ? Now you need to enter your PIN number , then press ' enter ' to confirm it . ", Then it'll give me my money ? Then it'll give me my money ? ," Not right away , you need to decide what it is you want to do . The next thing is to select the service . " " Not right away , you need to decide what it is you want to do . The next thing is to select the service . "," Here we are ' withdrawal ' , so I just press here ? " " Here we are ' withdrawal ' , so I just press here ? "," Yes , then enter the amount you want . " " Yes , then enter the amount you want . "," Oh , as simple as that ! I shall never wait for a real person again , these machines are wonderful . " "Tiffany , why are more and more people turning to the Web to find a mate ? "," I think that , as more people use the Internet for both work and pleasure , it makes more sense as a tool to connect with people , and the stigma of meeting someone online is reduced . " " I think that , as more people use the Internet for both work and pleasure , it makes more sense as a tool to connect with people , and the stigma of meeting someone online is reduced . ", There are actually special sites for people looking to date within their specific ethnic group and age group . But how should you screen potential mates ? Do you suggest talking to them on the phone right away or communicating via e-mail ? There are actually special sites for people looking to date within their specific ethnic group and age group . But how should you screen potential mates ? Do you suggest talking to them on the phone right away or communicating via e-mail ? , I would say do not make the e-mail exchange too long . A lot of times a connection via e-mail creates almost a false sense of intimacy . Quickly make sure there is a connection in the physical world . I would say do not make the e-mail exchange too long . A lot of times a connection via e-mail creates almost a false sense of intimacy . Quickly make sure there is a connection in the physical world . , Can you give us any other safety tips for people pursuing relationships on the Net ? Can you give us any other safety tips for people pursuing relationships on the Net ? ," I'd suggest you not give out too much personal information , like your home address , until after several dates . Just keep up the same guards you would keep up if you were meeting any stranger . " " I'd suggest you not give out too much personal information , like your home address , until after several dates . Just keep up the same guards you would keep up if you were meeting any stranger . "," Besides the growth of these matchmaker sites , do you have any stats on success rates ? Are people out there finding true and lasting love through the Internet " " Besides the growth of these matchmaker sites , do you have any stats on success rates ? Are people out there finding true and lasting love through the Internet "," Well , for a site like ecrush.com , since their debut in Valentine's Day in 1999 , of the 1.5 million people who have joined ecrush.com , 300000 have actually matched . " " Well , for a site like ecrush.com , since their debut in Valentine's Day in 1999 , of the 1.5 million people who have joined ecrush.com , 300000 have actually matched . ", Do you have any successful stories to share ? Do you have any successful stories to share ? ," Yes , the couple that I highlighted at today's show met on Match.com and they're getting married this summer . " "Mr.James . I know that office hour is up now , but could you work during the weekend and finish the translations ? "," Well , unfortunately I have got something to do this weekend . But let me see ... " " Well , unfortunately I have got something to do this weekend . But let me see ... "," Oh , I'm sorry.However , if you could help me out , I'll double the pay for the hours worked . " " Oh , I'm sorry.However , if you could help me out , I'll double the pay for the hours worked . ", That's very kind of you.How soon do you really need them ? That's very kind of you.How soon do you really need them ? , I'll need them for the conference on Monday afternoon.Do you think it can be done by then ? I'll need them for the conference on Monday afternoon.Do you think it can be done by then ? , I'll try . I'll try . ," Thank you very much , Mr.James . " I came in response to your advertisement for a salesperson . ," OK , please be seated . May I have your name , please ? " " OK , please be seated . May I have your name , please ? ", My name is Woody . My name is Woody . ," OK , Woody . Why are you interested in this job ? " " OK , Woody . Why are you interested in this job ? ", Because I admire your company . Yours is one of the most effective and respectable companies in this city . Because I admire your company . Yours is one of the most effective and respectable companies in this city . , Have you worked anywhere else before ? Have you worked anywhere else before ? ," Yes , five years ago . I began to work in a fashion company in Shanghai . Two years ago , I came to Beijing , and worked in a department store as a salesman . " " Yes , five years ago . I began to work in a fashion company in Shanghai . Two years ago , I came to Beijing , and worked in a department store as a salesman . "," OK , your work experience is impressive , and I think you sound right for this position , but I do have 3 other people to interview , so you'll be hearing from us within a week . " " OK , your work experience is impressive , and I think you sound right for this position , but I do have 3 other people to interview , so you'll be hearing from us within a week . ", Thanks . When will we leave here ? , I can ’ t give you a definite answer . Let ’ s play it by ear . Let's take a coffee break . , Why not ? Excuse me . I'd like to apply for an immigrant visa . , Under which category do you intend to apply ? Under which category do you intend to apply ? ," Oh , my son is an American citizen . We want to live together in the future . " " Oh , my son is an American citizen . We want to live together in the future . ", So that's the Family Reunification . It ’ s going to a volleyball match between the economic department and foreign language department this afternoon . Are any of you keen on volleyball ? ," Sorry , I ’ m not a volleyball-fun . I ’ d rather play football . How about you , Mr . Wang . ? Are you interested in volleyball ? " " Sorry , I ’ m not a volleyball-fun . I ’ d rather play football . How about you , Mr . Wang . ? Are you interested in volleyball ? ", I ’ m afraid not . My favorite is boots-running . I don ’ t care about games . These things are always oooo boring . Heard any gossip ? Anybody making the big bucks ? , Rich struck it rich in advertising . And he and Cath got married and just had a child . Rich struck it rich in advertising . And he and Cath got married and just had a child . , That's no news . Those two were high school sweethearts anyway . That's no news . Those two were high school sweethearts anyway . , Teresa Jones got a boob job . Teresa Jones got a boob job . ," Uh , I can see that . And Erica Falls has lost a lot of weight . " " Uh , I can see that . And Erica Falls has lost a lot of weight . "," I've got something . You saw Taylor Smith ? Looks terrible , doesn't he ? I heard he ... " Tomorrow I'll take you to some places that I'm sure you will have interest in . , Where else haven't I been to yet ? Where else haven't I been to yet ? , Not many but these ones . They are the Folk Antique Handicrafts and Collectibles Exhibition Halls ! Not many but these ones . They are the Folk Antique Handicrafts and Collectibles Exhibition Halls ! , Sounds great ! How many kinds of folk collections they have ? Sounds great ! How many kinds of folk collections they have ? ," Well , there're actually over 200 kinds of folk collections in this city , that's half the collections of antique objects in China . There's one exhibition hall for multiple collection , and several individual display rooms for private collections . " " Well , there're actually over 200 kinds of folk collections in this city , that's half the collections of antique objects in China . There's one exhibition hall for multiple collection , and several individual display rooms for private collections . "," Private collectors ! Oh , they must have excellent collections . I'll go and see each of them . What kinds of collections can I see ? Come on , David , don't keep me in suspense ! " " Private collectors ! Oh , they must have excellent collections . I'll go and see each of them . What kinds of collections can I see ? Come on , David , don't keep me in suspense ! "," No hurry ! I'll tell you now . The collections include ancient cases and caskets , tea sets , abacuses , precious sea shells and conches , jars and water abacuses for study use , drama costumes , agates , ancient coins , butterflies , fans , mini musical instruments , root-carving , rare stones and rocks , model ships , model cars . " " No hurry ! I'll tell you now . The collections include ancient cases and caskets , tea sets , abacuses , precious sea shells and conches , jars and water abacuses for study use , drama costumes , agates , ancient coins , butterflies , fans , mini musical instruments , root-carving , rare stones and rocks , model ships , model cars . "," Enough , David ! I can't wait anymore . Let's go right now ! " " Enough , David ! I can't wait anymore . Let's go right now ! "," Okey , Okey . We'll start from the Folk Collection Exhibition House , a multi-folk collection exhibition hall , where the best of local antique objects are on constant display . The hall itself used to be the site of a local club in the late King Dynasty , a well preserved piece of antique architecture itself . Academic research seminars and exchanges between domestic and international experts are often organized there . " " Okey , Okey . We'll start from the Folk Collection Exhibition House , a multi-folk collection exhibition hall , where the best of local antique objects are on constant display . The hall itself used to be the site of a local club in the late King Dynasty , a well preserved piece of antique architecture itself . Academic research seminars and exchanges between domestic and international experts are often organized there . ", Very interesting . That's really a place I must go and see . And then ? Very interesting . That's really a place I must go and see . And then ? ," If you have interest in butterflies , you must go to the Butterfly Exhibition . Mr . Chen , owner of the private museum , has a large collection of specimen of over 1 000 species of butterflies from more than 20 countries for public display . Quite a lot of them are state-level treasures . " " If you have interest in butterflies , you must go to the Butterfly Exhibition . Mr . Chen , owner of the private museum , has a large collection of specimen of over 1 000 species of butterflies from more than 20 countries for public display . Quite a lot of them are state-level treasures . "," Mr . Chen himself has become an authority in this area , and master of butterfly sample making , I should say . " "Excuse me , what's your name ? ", My name is Jessica . What's yours ? My name is Jessica . What's yours ? , John . John . , You speak English very well . You speak English very well . , Thank you . Thank you . , Do you know what time it is ? Do you know what time it is ? , Sure . It's 5:10 PM . Sure . It's 5:10 PM . , What did you say ? What did you say ? , I said it's 5:10 PM . I said it's 5:10 PM . , Thanks . "Morning , Bob . Fancy meeting you here ! "," Morning , Jenny . Haven't seen you for ages ! " " Morning , Jenny . Haven't seen you for ages ! "," Well , I thought I'd come to see you , so here I am . " " Well , I thought I'd come to see you , so here I am . ", You did give me a surprise . How have you been ? You did give me a surprise . How have you been ? ," Fine , just fine . And you ? " " Fine , just fine . And you ? ", Not so well . I've come down with the flu . Not so well . I've come down with the flu . , I'm sorry to hear that . Take care of yourself . I'm sorry to hear that . Take care of yourself . , It's really great to see you again . How about a drink tonight ? It's really great to see you again . How about a drink tonight ? , Sounds wonderful . When shall we make it ? Sounds wonderful . When shall we make it ? , How about seven ? How about seven ? , OK . OK . , I'll pick you up . I'll pick you up . , Thank you . "Excuse me , are these deck chairs free ? "," Yes , of course . " " Yes , of course . ", Could I have a fresh towel ? Could I have a fresh towel ? , Sure . Here you are . Sure . Here you are . ," It's very kind of you . By the way , when does the pool close ? " " It's very kind of you . By the way , when does the pool close ? ", 1:00 a m . Hi ! My name is Mike . , Hi ! I'm Nancy . Nice to meet you . Hi ! I'm Nancy . Nice to meet you . ," Nice to meet you , too . " " Nice to meet you , too . ", Where are you from ? Where are you from ? , I'm from Shanghai . And you ? I'm from Shanghai . And you ? , I'm from Chicago . Your 3.5 percent share is going to be worth at least a million . ," I need to be motivated , Vince.Multi - motivated . As in multi-million . " " I need to be motivated , Vince.Multi - motivated . As in multi-million . ", What if I said no ? What if I said no ? , Ever hear of WebTracker ? Ever hear of WebTracker ? ," You wouldn't ! If you leave , you'll make nothing . " " You wouldn't ! If you leave , you'll make nothing . "," I might make nothing even if I stay . For that kind of risk , I want to get rich . " " I might make nothing even if I stay . For that kind of risk , I want to get rich . "," OK . If you sign the Stars.com account before WebTracker does , we'll talk next week . " Mmm ... it is delicious . ," Oh , do you really like it ? " " Oh , do you really like it ? ", Yes . It's superb . Yes . It's superb . ," Well , it's kind of you to say so . " " Well , it's kind of you to say so . "," In fact , could I ask you for the recipe ? " " In fact , could I ask you for the recipe ? "," Sure . It's really very easy . First , mix together an egg , two teaspoons of salt , and two pounds of ground beef . Then , add two ounces of milk . Are you with me ? " " Sure . It's really very easy . First , mix together an egg , two teaspoons of salt , and two pounds of ground beef . Then , add two ounces of milk . Are you with me ? "," Yes , I've got it . " " Yes , I've got it . "," OK . Next , put the mixture into a baking pan and bake it forty-five minutes at 360 degrees . " " OK . Next , put the mixture into a baking pan and bake it forty-five minutes at 360 degrees . ", Wait a minute . I didn't catch you there . Could you repeat that ? Wait a minute . I didn't catch you there . Could you repeat that ? , Sure . Bake it forty-five minutes at 360 degrees . Sure . Bake it forty-five minutes at 360 degrees . ," Now , I've got it . Thank you . " Do you mind taking a photo for me ? , Of course not . Of course not . , That's really kind of you . That's really kind of you . , I'm afraid I don't know how to use your camera . I'm afraid I don't know how to use your camera . ," Well , it's an automatic camera . You just press the button . " " Well , it's an automatic camera . You just press the button . ", I see . I see . , Thanks a lot . "Hello , Mrs Turnbull . How are you ? "," Fine , thanks . How's your boy , Jack ? " " Fine , thanks . How's your boy , Jack ? "," He's a bit tired . You know , he goes to school at eight o'clock every morning.He doesn't get home till after four . then he does his homework after tea . It often takes him a couple of hours to finish " " He's a bit tired . You know , he goes to school at eight o'clock every morning.He doesn't get home till after four . then he does his homework after tea . It often takes him a couple of hours to finish "," Poor boy . They work hard at school nowadays , don't they ? Does he like it ? " " Poor boy . They work hard at school nowadays , don't they ? Does he like it ? "," School , you mean ? Yes , he does . He likes his teachers , and that always makes difference . " " School , you mean ? Yes , he does . He likes his teachers , and that always makes difference . "," Yes , it does . Does he go to school by bus ? " " Yes , it does . Does he go to school by bus ? "," No , he walks . He likes walking . He meets some of his friends at the corner another go together . " " No , he walks . He likes walking . He meets some of his friends at the corner another go together . ", What does he do when it rains ? What does he do when it rains ? , My husband takes him in the car . He passes the school on the way to the office . May I have two full fare tickets and one half ticket ? ," Show me your card , please . " " Show me your card , please . ", Here you are . Here you are . ," That's right , sir . Here are your tickets . Have a nice day . " " That's right , sir . Here are your tickets . Have a nice day . ", Thanks a lot . Can you do me a favor ? , Sure . What is it ? Sure . What is it ? ," Can you keep an eye on my bag , please ? Nature's calling . " " Can you keep an eye on my bag , please ? Nature's calling . ", Sure . Will you be long ? Sure . Will you be long ? ," No , I just want to use the bathroom . " " No , I just want to use the bathroom . ", Go ahead . It will be safe with me . Where are you planning on transferring to ? , I can ’ t seem to make a decision . I can ’ t seem to make a decision . , Where do you want to go ? Where do you want to go ? , I honestly have no idea . I honestly have no idea . , You haven ’ t thought about it ? You haven ’ t thought about it ? , I like it here at PCC . I like it here at PCC . , Why don ’ t you just continue going to PCC ? Why don ’ t you just continue going to PCC ? , I like that idea . I like that idea . , It ’ s a great school . It ’ s a great school . , I completely agree . I completely agree . ," So , have you made your decision yet ? " " So , have you made your decision yet ? ", I ’ m staying right where I ’ m at . Welcome to Credit Services . How can I help you ? ," Hello . I'm here to talk about my credit card . You see , I'm a corporate card holder and a personal card holder . I've had my personal credit card for ages , but my corporate one is new to me . " " Hello . I'm here to talk about my credit card . You see , I'm a corporate card holder and a personal card holder . I've had my personal credit card for ages , but my corporate one is new to me . "," Right . Well , the benefits are a little different . With our Corporate Card you can use it for agency collection and payment . " " Right . Well , the benefits are a little different . With our Corporate Card you can use it for agency collection and payment . ", Is there anything else ? Is there anything else ? ," There's quite a long list , actually ! You can use if for business trip expenses , medical expenses , any internal payments . " " There's quite a long list , actually ! You can use if for business trip expenses , medical expenses , any internal payments . ", And I suppose I can do that anywhere ? I do have to travel a lot for my job and it's such a hassle using cash and collecting all the separate receipts . And I suppose I can do that anywhere ? I do have to travel a lot for my job and it's such a hassle using cash and collecting all the separate receipts . ," If you put it on your card , you can get an overall statement that lists all of the transactions . " " If you put it on your card , you can get an overall statement that lists all of the transactions . ", In just one document ? That will definitely be a time saver . "Hi , Bill . It's Marsha Black at MPPD Ltd . How are you ? "," Hello , Marsha , I haven't heard from you in a long time . I'm great , and you ? " " Hello , Marsha , I haven't heard from you in a long time . I'm great , and you ? ", Not too bad at all . Do you have a minute ? " Sure , what can I do for you ? "," We're getting ready to place our Christmas orders and we need to know about how much it's going to run this year.You know , so we can have the funds put aside . " " We're getting ready to place our Christmas orders and we need to know about how much it's going to run this year.You know , so we can have the funds put aside . ", I'm really busy right now . I got a lot on my plate.So this isn't an actual bid you want but just a ballpark figure ? I'm really busy right now . I got a lot on my plate.So this isn't an actual bid you want but just a ballpark figure ? ," Right , a ballpark figure is fine , and slant it a little high if you have to . " " Right , a ballpark figure is fine , and slant it a little high if you have to . "," Well , I can give you those figures now over the phone , is that okay ? Or do you need them in writing ? " " Well , I can give you those figures now over the phone , is that okay ? Or do you need them in writing ? ", It's going to be shown to the Board so I need it in writing.Make all the prices subject to confirmation so you can't be held to them . How soon can I have it ? It's going to be shown to the Board so I need it in writing.Make all the prices subject to confirmation so you can't be held to them . How soon can I have it ? ," Is this another rush , dear ? Did you forget and wait until the last minute again ? " " Is this another rush , dear ? Did you forget and wait until the last minute again ? "," Yeah , I'm afraid so . I really need your help here . " " Yeah , I'm afraid so . I really need your help here . "," Well , just because it's you . Tomorrow , say around noon . " "Excuse me , could I ask a favour ? "," Sure , go ahead . " " Sure , go ahead . ", Could you tell me where the canteen is ? Could you tell me where the canteen is ? ," Sure , I can take you there actually . " " Sure , I can take you there actually . "," Oh , I don't want to trouble you . " " Oh , I don't want to trouble you . ", It's fine . I was heading there anyway . Where do you want to go this weekend ? , Let's go to the lake and camp on the south side . Let's go to the lake and camp on the south side . , Do you want to take the jet ski ? Do you want to take the jet ski ? ," Let's just rent one this time . The AC is broken in the truck , remember ? " " Let's just rent one this time . The AC is broken in the truck , remember ? "," Oh , that's right . Renting is good ! " " Oh , that's right . Renting is good ! ", Should we call the Olsen's and ask them if they want to join us ? Should we call the Olsen's and ask them if they want to join us ? ," Okay , you call them . " " Okay , you call them . ", Then you go out to the garage and check out the camping gear . "Get up , it's time for you to get ready . ", Let me just get five more minutes of sleep . Let me just get five more minutes of sleep . ," I would , but you need to start getting ready for school . " " I would , but you need to start getting ready for school . "," I understand , but all I want is five more minutes of sleep . " " I understand , but all I want is five more minutes of sleep . "," If I let you go back to sleep , I know that you won't get up in five minutes . " " If I let you go back to sleep , I know that you won't get up in five minutes . ", Trust me . I'm going to wake up . Trust me . I'm going to wake up . , You have a lot to get done this morning . You have a lot to get done this morning . ," I already know , and I'll take care of all that when I wake up . " " I already know , and I'll take care of all that when I wake up . ", I want you to be on time for school today . I want you to be on time for school today . , I'll make it to school on time . Don't worry . I'll make it to school on time . Don't worry . ," Okay , I'll let you sleep for a little while longer . " " Okay , I'll let you sleep for a little while longer . ", I really appreciate that . Hello Michael . , Hello Todd . Hello Todd . , We're going to talk about Australia . Or your going to talk about Australia . So first of all how any people live in Australia ? We're going to talk about Australia . Or your going to talk about Australia . So first of all how any people live in Australia ? ," Australia ? Oh , there's about twenty million people in Australia right now . A little bit under , but close to twenty . " " Australia ? Oh , there's about twenty million people in Australia right now . A little bit under , but close to twenty . ", OK . What are the biggest cities ? OK . What are the biggest cities ? ," The biggest city ? The biggest city is Sydney , then it's followed by Melbourne and then Brisbane and then I think it's Perth . But most of the big cities are on the East Coast of Australia . And Perth is on the west coast , but sort of of out there by itself . " " The biggest city ? The biggest city is Sydney , then it's followed by Melbourne and then Brisbane and then I think it's Perth . But most of the big cities are on the East Coast of Australia . And Perth is on the west coast , but sort of of out there by itself . "," OK . Um , if you had to live in one place where would you live ? " " OK . Um , if you had to live in one place where would you live ? "," I like Brisbane . I had my teenage years in Brisbane , growing up in Brisbane , um or maybe Sidney because it is a big city , but Brisbane has got the gold coast and the sunshine . " " I like Brisbane . I had my teenage years in Brisbane , growing up in Brisbane , um or maybe Sidney because it is a big city , but Brisbane has got the gold coast and the sunshine . "," Oh , nice . Actually , what is the capital city of Australia ? " " Oh , nice . Actually , what is the capital city of Australia ? "," Ah , Canberra is the capital city . But is not the biggest city . Sydney is the biggest city . Canberra was made sort of by the politicians so Sydney wouldn't get to crowded . It's a separate territory . " I just got fired . , You asked for it . "How can I help you , sir ? ", I am here to have a discussion on your company's investment issue . I am here to have a discussion on your company's investment issue . ," Sorry , could you tell me your name ? " " Sorry , could you tell me your name ? ", I am James Pond from FAM Company and I am here to discuss it with Nova . I am James Pond from FAM Company and I am here to discuss it with Nova . , Do you have an appointment ? Do you have an appointment ? ," Yes , I did it yesterday . Our meeting should be 2 pm . " " Yes , I did it yesterday . Our meeting should be 2 pm . ", I guess she forgot your meeting . She is attending an important meeting in the company . Will you have a seat ? May I leave a memo for her ? I guess she forgot your meeting . She is attending an important meeting in the company . Will you have a seat ? May I leave a memo for her ? , Thank you . Thank you . , She will be back soon . New York Airport.May I help you ? , Yes . I am calling to make sure if flight CG877 will arrive on time ? Yes . I am calling to make sure if flight CG877 will arrive on time ? ," Hold on a moment please ... Sorry , the flight from London has been delayed . It departed two hours later than scheduled.The whether in London was really bad . " " Hold on a moment please ... Sorry , the flight from London has been delayed . It departed two hours later than scheduled.The whether in London was really bad . ", You mean it will arrive two hours later than usual ? You mean it will arrive two hours later than usual ? ," So far we could only deduce this way.If you want further information , would you please call us 1 hour later ? " " So far we could only deduce this way.If you want further information , would you please call us 1 hour later ? "," OK , thank you . " May I be of any help ? ," Yes . Show me the sweaters , please . " " Yes . Show me the sweaters , please . ", What style ? What style ? ," Well , could you bring me all the styles of pullovers ? I am not quite sure which one I will buy . " " Well , could you bring me all the styles of pullovers ? I am not quite sure which one I will buy . "," Ok . Here are the ones , turtleneck pullover , crewneck pullover , V-neck pullover and cowl-neck pullover . " Is this seat taken ? , No . Have a seat . "Hey , Terry , have all the players got here ? "," Yeah , most of them have arrived . Don't worry . There are still 20 minutes left before the match . " " Yeah , most of them have arrived . Don't worry . There are still 20 minutes left before the match . "," OK . By the way , the stadium is terrific . " " OK . By the way , the stadium is terrific . ", Of course . It's a newly-built one . Of course . It's a newly-built one . , We are lucky to play in a new stadium . We are lucky to play in a new stadium . ," Hurry up , Benjamin ! Pass the ball to me . I'm good at shooting . " " Hurry up , Benjamin ! Pass the ball to me . I'm good at shooting . ", Look out . Catch the ball . You should dunk besides the three-point line . Look out . Catch the ball . You should dunk besides the three-point line . ," Oh , God ! I didn't touch anybody . How can I commit a foul ? " " Oh , God ! I didn't touch anybody . How can I commit a foul ? ", Just calm down . It's just a turnover . Make up your mind and we can shoot well . Just calm down . It's just a turnover . Make up your mind and we can shoot well . ," Yes , I got it . Come on , Benjamin , don't let him get into the paint . " " Yes , I got it . Come on , Benjamin , don't let him get into the paint . "," No problem , I once played a 2 - meter-high player successfully . " " No problem , I once played a 2 - meter-high player successfully . ", Really ? You must be ... Really ? You must be ... , But that game he dunked over me for 13 times . But that game he dunked over me for 13 times . ," That's interesting . Let's hurry up , we should beat them in the first half . " " That's interesting . Let's hurry up , we should beat them in the first half . "," Oh , look , what's happened to Jack ? He sat down . " " Oh , look , what's happened to Jack ? He sat down . "," He may be injured . Yes , come on , call the team doctor . " "are you working overtime again ? Over the last two weeks , you have worked overtime every day without a break ! Your company is draining the life out of you ! "," I know , but I don't have a choice , my boss has complete control over our work schedules . I haven't made it out of the office before 9 PM a single day this week . " " I know , but I don't have a choice , my boss has complete control over our work schedules . I haven't made it out of the office before 9 PM a single day this week . "," Well , I hope they're paying you the big bucks for all this work ... " " Well , I hope they're paying you the big bucks for all this work ... "," No , not exactly , I'm working for minimum wage.And they don't give extra pay for overtime . Overtime is our own time . " " No , not exactly , I'm working for minimum wage.And they don't give extra pay for overtime . Overtime is our own time . "," What ? ! Isn't there a law against that , I think there is some legislation that requires employers to give their employees a fair rate of wages . You should know your rights ! If you are putting in so many hours , they should give you some kind of compensation . " " What ? ! Isn't there a law against that , I think there is some legislation that requires employers to give their employees a fair rate of wages . You should know your rights ! If you are putting in so many hours , they should give you some kind of compensation . "," They do give bonuses at the end of the year for the employees with highest productivity numbers , but frankly , it's not much of an incentive . They give us a bonus of ten dollars . " " They do give bonuses at the end of the year for the employees with highest productivity numbers , but frankly , it's not much of an incentive . They give us a bonus of ten dollars . ", That's just wrong ! why don't you just quit ? That's just wrong ! why don't you just quit ? ," I would , but I'm afraid I would't be able to find another job . I don't have very many job marketable skills , there aren't so many jobs that I'm qualified for . " " I would , but I'm afraid I would't be able to find another job . I don't have very many job marketable skills , there aren't so many jobs that I'm qualified for . ", it sounds like any job will be better than the one you have now ! Why are you so crazy about bird-watching ? What do you get out of it ? , Looking at the beautiful creatures and listening to their songs are such wonderful experiences . I feel as if I'm in direct contact with nature . Looking at the beautiful creatures and listening to their songs are such wonderful experiences . I feel as if I'm in direct contact with nature . , Really ? Really ? , You bet . You should try it yourself . "What do you think is harder , reading or writing ? "," Well , they ’ re completely different . Reading is passive , and writing is active . " " Well , they ’ re completely different . Reading is passive , and writing is active . ", I don ’ t think I understand what you mean . Could you explain a little more ? I don ’ t think I understand what you mean . Could you explain a little more ? ," In reading you need to recognize language by seeing the words on the page and knowing what they are . In writing you have to produce language , you have to create your own words on a blank page . " " In reading you need to recognize language by seeing the words on the page and knowing what they are . In writing you have to produce language , you have to create your own words on a blank page . "," Oh , now I see what you mean . When you ’ re reading , you are just looking , but when you are writing , you are actually doing something ! " " Oh , now I see what you mean . When you ’ re reading , you are just looking , but when you are writing , you are actually doing something ! ", A reading knowledge of a language is larger and different from a writing knowledge . Don ’ t you think so ? A reading knowledge of a language is larger and different from a writing knowledge . Don ’ t you think so ? , I think I see what you mean . I can read Shakespeare but I definitely can ’ t write it . I think I see what you mean . I can read Shakespeare but I definitely can ’ t write it . , Exactly . Exactly . ," So I have another question for you . What do you think is harder , speaking or understanding ? " " So I have another question for you . What do you think is harder , speaking or understanding ? ", They ’ re both harder than reading or writing . They ’ re both harder than reading or writing . , In what way ? In what way ? ," Because they are direct communication with another person , and there ’ s a time limit . This time limit is the most serious problem for foreigners , even for those who know lots of English . " " Because they are direct communication with another person , and there ’ s a time limit . This time limit is the most serious problem for foreigners , even for those who know lots of English . ", You are making me feel really discouraged . You are making me feel really discouraged . ," I ’ m not trying to discourage you . I ’ m trying to help you . You have to live with these difficulties . Isn ’ t it better to know about them ? The more you know about what you have to face , the better you ’ ll do . I promise ! " "Excuse me , do you know where the Post Office is ? "," Yes , it's not very far from here . Follow this road until you get to the traffic lights . You will see a small restaurant at the corner . " " Yes , it's not very far from here . Follow this road until you get to the traffic lights . You will see a small restaurant at the corner . ", Is the restaurant on the right or on the left hand side of the road ? Is the restaurant on the right or on the left hand side of the road ? , It is on the right . But it is on the other side of the lights . It is on the right . But it is on the other side of the lights . , OK . Do I turn on the lights or do I go straight ? OK . Do I turn on the lights or do I go straight ? ," You go straight on at the lights , but just past the restaurant building there is a small road to your right . " " You go straight on at the lights , but just past the restaurant building there is a small road to your right . ", And do I take that road ? And do I take that road ? ," Yes , you need to turn right and follow that road for about four minutes . You will see the Post Office on your left . " " Yes , you need to turn right and follow that road for about four minutes . You will see the Post Office on your left . ", Is there a Post Office sign on the building ? Is there a Post Office sign on the building ? , Yes and it is quite a big building so you won't miss it . There is also a small supermarket next to it . Yes and it is quite a big building so you won't miss it . There is also a small supermarket next to it . , Thank you very much . "Good morning , sir . What can I do for you ? ", I'm Bill . I'm in Room 908 . Can you change the room for me ? It's too noisy . My wife was woken up several times by the noise the baggage elevator made . She said it was too much for her . I'm Bill . I'm in Room 908 . Can you change the room for me ? It's too noisy . My wife was woken up several times by the noise the baggage elevator made . She said it was too much for her . ," I'm awfully sorry , sir . I do apologize . Room 908 is at the end of the corridor . It's possible that the noise is heard early in the morning when all is quiet . " " I'm awfully sorry , sir . I do apologize . Room 908 is at the end of the corridor . It's possible that the noise is heard early in the morning when all is quiet . "," Anyhow , I'd like to change our room . " " Anyhow , I'd like to change our room . "," No problem , sir . We'll manage it , but we don't have any spare room today . Could you wait till tomorrow ? The American People-to-people Education Delegation will be leaving tomorrow morning . There'll be some rooms for you to choose from . " " No problem , sir . We'll manage it , but we don't have any spare room today . Could you wait till tomorrow ? The American People-to-people Education Delegation will be leaving tomorrow morning . There'll be some rooms for you to choose from . ", All right . I hope we'll be able to enjoy our stay in a quiet suite tomorrow evening and have a sound sleep . All right . I hope we'll be able to enjoy our stay in a quiet suite tomorrow evening and have a sound sleep . ," Be sure . I'll make a note of that . Everything will be taken care of . And if there is anything more you need , please let us know . " "Did you hear what's going on downtown today ? All the orders from the factory are staging a demonstration in the streets . Not one of the two thousand employees showed up for work today , and they have gathered outside the city hall to demand better working conditions for all factory employees . "," Wow , sounds chaotic ... two thousand people in the streets carrying picket signs and shouting slogans . What gave them the motivation to finally organize and call management on the substandard working conditions ? " " Wow , sounds chaotic ... two thousand people in the streets carrying picket signs and shouting slogans . What gave them the motivation to finally organize and call management on the substandard working conditions ? "," I think they gained courage after the mayor's speech last week on equality and opportunity for all town citizens . Anyway , the sentiments have been brewing for quite some time . I mean , we all know the working conditions at the factory are quite horrendous . " " I think they gained courage after the mayor's speech last week on equality and opportunity for all town citizens . Anyway , the sentiments have been brewing for quite some time . I mean , we all know the working conditions at the factory are quite horrendous . ", So what kind of demands do they have ? What are they asking for specifically ? So what kind of demands do they have ? What are they asking for specifically ? ," They want raises and medical insurance , and I think they want to clean up the factory's safety hazards . That's probably the most important issue . " I believe we ' Ve met before . My name's David . ," Yes , at your company , I think . I'm Frank . " " Yes , at your company , I think . I'm Frank . "," Oh , I remember now.Very nice to meet you again . " " Oh , I remember now.Very nice to meet you again . "," Nice meeting you , too . " I need help preparing for my presentation on Friday . , I could help you with that . I could help you with that . , Are you sure you have the time ? Are you sure you have the time ? ," I promise you that I have the time to do this . If I didn't , I wouldn't offer to help . " " I promise you that I have the time to do this . If I didn't , I wouldn't offer to help . ", What would be the best time for you to help me ? What would be the best time for you to help me ? , Tomorrow night would work for me . Tomorrow night would work for me . , Should we just meet here ? Should we just meet here ? ," OK , and I'll bring some information that helped me with my presentation . " " OK , and I'll bring some information that helped me with my presentation . ", I'll see you then . I'll see you then . , See you tomorrow night . Look ! The girl is so beautiful and she is smiling at me . She is lovely . ," I can't agree with you . She's pretty , but she always blows hot and cold . " " I can't agree with you . She's pretty , but she always blows hot and cold . ", What makes you think so ? What makes you think so ? ," She's my sister , you know . " Who's that ? ," Saint Jude-he's the saint of lost causes . Like my cousin , Anna , who can't stop getting pregnant . She's a lost cause . " " Saint Jude-he's the saint of lost causes . Like my cousin , Anna , who can't stop getting pregnant . She's a lost cause . ", Is that your cousin in the back ? Is that your cousin in the back ? , Yep . She's always got a bun in the oven . She was pregnant before marriage-a real sin in the Catholic Church . Yep . She's always got a bun in the oven . She was pregnant before marriage-a real sin in the Catholic Church . , What about birth control pills ? Don't they work on Italians ? What about birth control pills ? Don't they work on Italians ? , Ha-ha . Birth control and abortion are four-letter words in my family . Ha-ha . Birth control and abortion are four-letter words in my family . , And I heard that Italian men have very active libidos . I'm calling about you appointment.Mr.Smith has to cancel all his appointments because he's got something urgent to attend to . , When can I go to see him ? When can I go to see him ? , Anytime except today.Please give him a call before you come . Anytime except today.Please give him a call before you come . , OK . Would you like to mail it by air or sea ? , Hmm ... How long will it take to mail things to the USA by air ? Hmm ... How long will it take to mail things to the USA by air ? , About 10 days . You can send it express mail if you need it faster . It will only take three or four days . About 10 days . You can send it express mail if you need it faster . It will only take three or four days . ," I want to send it by express mail . The faster , the better . " " I want to send it by express mail . The faster , the better . "," OK , the postage is 275 yuan . " " OK , the postage is 275 yuan . ", Here you go . Here you go . ," This is the receipt , please keep it . Have a good day . " " This is the receipt , please keep it . Have a good day . ", Thanks . Mary didn't pass the final exam in physics . , She must be very sad . She must be very sad . , Her parents scolded her severely and she's very depressed now . Her parents scolded her severely and she's very depressed now . ," At a time like this , what she needs is a pat on the back rather than a blame . " "Hey Joe , how have you been ? "," I am doing well . How about you , Mary ? " " I am doing well . How about you , Mary ? "," I am doing OK , Joe . " " I am doing OK , Joe . ", There is a new movie at the mall that I want to see . Want to go with me ? There is a new movie at the mall that I want to see . Want to go with me ? , I can't because I already promised my roommate that I would go shopping with her . I can't because I already promised my roommate that I would go shopping with her . , I could go to the movies on Friday night instead . Would that be better ? I could go to the movies on Friday night instead . Would that be better ? , Did you have a certain movie in mind ? Did you have a certain movie in mind ? , I thought the movie about a serial killer who rapes and mutilates his victims would be a good choice . I thought the movie about a serial killer who rapes and mutilates his victims would be a good choice . , I kind of wanted to see “ The Secret Life of Bees . ” I kind of wanted to see “ The Secret Life of Bees . ” , Maybe we can think of something somewhere between a chick flick and a horror movie ! Why are you so rude to your wife ? , I didn't like her butting in where I didn't want her . She's a chatter box . I didn't like her butting in where I didn't want her . She's a chatter box . ," But she means to help you , not to trouble you . " " But she means to help you , not to trouble you . ", I know . But I just can't stand her butting in when I was trying to emphasize a point . Were you in a leadership position when you were a college student ? , Yes . I was president of the Student Council of our university . Yes . I was president of the Student Council of our university . , Did you get any honors or awards at your university ? Did you get any honors or awards at your university ? , Yes . I was elected Excellent Party Member for four academic years . Yes . I was elected Excellent Party Member for four academic years . , Were you involved in any club activities at your university ? Were you involved in any club activities at your university ? , Yes . I was a member of the Student Poetry Society . I like writing poems in my spare time . Yes . I was a member of the Student Poetry Society . I like writing poems in my spare time . , What extracurricular activities did you usually take part in at your college ? What extracurricular activities did you usually take part in at your college ? , I sometimes played table tennis and sometimes played basketball . Can I help you find something ? , I would like to buy a new fridge . I would like to buy a new fridge . , Is there one in particular that you like ? Is there one in particular that you like ? , I was looking at this Kenmore refrigerator . I was looking at this Kenmore refrigerator . ," Ah yes , that is a great refrigerator . " " Ah yes , that is a great refrigerator . ", What's so great about it ? What's so great about it ? , It's both affordable and it comes with all the appliances . It's both affordable and it comes with all the appliances . , What appliances ? What appliances ? ," It comes with an ice maker , water dispenser , and there is a lot of room inside . " " It comes with an ice maker , water dispenser , and there is a lot of room inside . ", May I see the inside for myself ? May I see the inside for myself ? , Be my guest . Be my guest . , Wow ! You're right ! This refrigerator is great . I'll take it . I'm a little rushed . Is there any quicker way to get there ? ," Yeah , of course . You can take a taxi . " " Yeah , of course . You can take a taxi . ", How much will that run me ? How much will that run me ? ," It depends on traffic and distance , but it is reasonable . " " It depends on traffic and distance , but it is reasonable . ", Do the drivers speak English ? Do the drivers speak English ? ," Some are better than others . But , you shouldn't have a problem . " " Some are better than others . But , you shouldn't have a problem . ", Are they safe ? Are they safe ? ," For the most part , yes . If you don't feel comfortable with it , then it is best not to take one at night . " "Hi Jane , can you let me know the best way to get to your house this evening ? "," Certainly , where will you be coming from ? " " Certainly , where will you be coming from ? ", I need to be in the city centre this afternoon so I will be coming straight from there . I need to be in the city centre this afternoon so I will be coming straight from there . , Ok . Take the Underground ( the Circle line ) to High Street Kensington . Make sure you take the High Street Kensington exit . Ok . Take the Underground ( the Circle line ) to High Street Kensington . Make sure you take the High Street Kensington exit . , Got that . Got that . ," Ok - when you leave the Underground , cross the road and you should see Horntown Street . Was up that street to the crossroads . As you was you should see a fast food place on your right . " " Ok - when you leave the Underground , cross the road and you should see Horntown Street . Was up that street to the crossroads . As you was you should see a fast food place on your right . "," Hold on , I am looking at the map now . Ok , I can see Horntown Road . Do I go straight at the intersection ? " " Hold on , I am looking at the map now . Ok , I can see Horntown Road . Do I go straight at the intersection ? "," No , you need to turn left into Philimore Was and take the next right . " " No , you need to turn left into Philimore Was and take the next right . "," Ok , I can see that road . " " Ok , I can see that road . ", That's fine . You will not miss it because it's just next to the Kensington centra Library . That's fine . You will not miss it because it's just next to the Kensington centra Library . ," Good , I can see the library on the map . " " Good , I can see the library on the map . "," Ok , we live in the third building on your left . Will we see you around 7 pm ? " " Ok , we live in the third building on your left . Will we see you around 7 pm ? "," That's great , see you at seven . " "Hey , Tom . I saw this ad in the paper . You should take a look . ", What is it ? What is it ? , It's for a job . It looks perfect for you . It's for a job . It looks perfect for you . ," Let me see . Wanted , manager for up-and-coming firm . Must have good organizational skills . Experience a plus . Please contact Susan Lee . Oh , I don't know ... " " Let me see . Wanted , manager for up-and-coming firm . Must have good organizational skills . Experience a plus . Please contact Susan Lee . Oh , I don't know ... ", Come on ! What have you got to lose ? Come on ! What have you got to lose ? , What about my resume ? What about my resume ? ," Here , I ’ ll help you type one up . " " Here , I ’ ll help you type one up . "," Thanks , Mary . You are real pal . I'll call now to set up an interview . " Why did the teacher criticise Myra in front of the whole class ? ," Because Myra was cheating on exams , and she spoke back rudely . " " Because Myra was cheating on exams , and she spoke back rudely . "," I don't think that Myra should have spoken so rudely to the teacher . I know she was angry , but that's still no excuse for rudeness . " "Hi , is that Jason ? ", Yes . What can I do for you ? Yes . What can I do for you ? , I am calling to let you know that you are expected to come for an interview in our branch . I am calling to let you know that you are expected to come for an interview in our branch . , That's cool . What documents do I need to carry ? That's cool . What documents do I need to carry ? ," You can bring life photos , recommendation letters and certificates . " "we ’ Ve got a lot of work to do now , but take your time over this project . We don ’ t want to make any mistakes . "," ok . I should have it finished by Friday afternoon . Then I can check those account over the weekend . We need to have them finished by Monday , right ? " " ok . I should have it finished by Friday afternoon . Then I can check those account over the weekend . We need to have them finished by Monday , right ? "," that ’ s right . We ’ ll finish them just in time . The Macy project can wait for the time being . We need to spend several days on that project , but it isn ’ t due to be finished until the end of the month , s " " that ’ s right . We ’ ll finish them just in time . The Macy project can wait for the time being . We need to spend several days on that project , but it isn ’ t due to be finished until the end of the month , s "," from next week on , we should be in less of a rush . " " from next week on , we should be in less of a rush . ", I ’ m going to give everyone on the team an extra day off . Everyone deserves it . I ’ m going to give everyone on the team an extra day off . Everyone deserves it . , don ’ t say that yet . A new project could suddenly appear . don ’ t say that yet . A new project could suddenly appear . , that ’ s true . Right . I ’ m going back to the meeting . It ’ s been going on for hours and there ’ s no indication that it ’ ll end soon . that ’ s true . Right . I ’ m going back to the meeting . It ’ s been going on for hours and there ’ s no indication that it ’ ll end soon . , carol said that she would spend some time checking that everyone is up-to-date with their work . carol said that she would spend some time checking that everyone is up-to-date with their work . , good . I have to go right now . I really hope this meeting doesn ’ t last too long . good . I have to go right now . I really hope this meeting doesn ’ t last too long . , they usually go on for ages . they usually go on for ages . , I ’ ll stop by if I have time later . Make sure everyone knows that we must stick to the deadlines . I ’ ll stop by if I have time later . Make sure everyone knows that we must stick to the deadlines . , I will . Enjoy your meeting ! "I guess I'm just a little nervous . I'm giving everything I have to invoking , and ... "," and what if it doesn't work out , right ? " " and what if it doesn't work out , right ? ", Exactly . Exactly . , You need to quit thinking like a loser . invoking is going to kick butt . You know how I know ? You need to quit thinking like a loser . invoking is going to kick butt . You know how I know ? , How ? How ? , Because I won't let it fail . Because I won't let it fail . ," But what about tomorrow ? What if Stars.com decides to go with WebTracker , and not us ? " "So , this is the worst story I ’ Ve heard this month . You have my real sympathy , Tim . "," You know , all I was trying to do was tell the truth but they obviously didn ’ t take it that way . " " You know , all I was trying to do was tell the truth but they obviously didn ’ t take it that way . "," I understand how you feel , but you ’ Ve gotta learn to move on . " " I understand how you feel , but you ’ Ve gotta learn to move on . "," Yeah , I ’ m dealing with it . Anyway . Thank you , Mike . "