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Good morning , sir . Is there a bank near here ?
There is one . 5 blocks away from here ?
Well , that's too far.Can you change some money for me ?
Surely , of course . What kind of currency have you got ?
RIB .
| you like would much ? to How change | How much would you like to change ? |
Good afternoon . This is Michelle Li speaking , calling on behalf of IBA . Is Mr Meng available at all ?
This is Mr Meng speaking , Michelle .
Oh , hello ! Sorry about that . I'm just calling to say that we've received your new Corporate Credit Card from HQ .
That was quick ! I wasn't expecting it until later this week .
Yes , our application procedures have speeded up since we started using the new fast-track system .
| ? and I it come in Shall collect | Shall I come in and collect it ? |
Hi , good morning , Miss ? what can I help you with ?
Good morning I'd like to mail this box of books to Taiwan .
OK , please put it on this scale.Airmail or by sea ?
How long does it take to reach Taiwan by sea ?
Usually about two month .
| airmail long by . to Taiwan does too take 's it How ? reach That long | That's too long.How long does it take to reach Taiwan by airmail ? |
Excuse me , ma'am . Can you tell me where the nearest postoffice is ?
Of course . Go straight ahead . Turn right at the next street . You'll see a tall , yellow building.The post office is on the first floor .
Do you mean that I go that way for one block , then turn right ?
Yes , you are right .
Is it far ?
| minutes It ' 's . , five No only walk about | No , It's only about five minutes ' walk . |
I'm in 507 . I have a few problems with my room .
What is that problem , sir ?
There are cockroaches in my room .
Are you sure , sir ? Flies I could believe , but cockroaches ?
I've counted nine different cockroaches , and I accidentally stepped on another one .
| Sir and cockroach - . a run we spotless , hotel less | Sir , we run a spotless and cockroach-less hotel . |
Excuse me , sir , I'm afraid you can't park your car here .
Why not ? It's my parking space .
I'm afraid not , sir .
Oh ? That's a surprise . Let me see ... D 0411 Our dog's birthday . Yes , I'm sure this my parking space !
But I saw a red car always parking here before .
| car . 've repainted , It we just was our red Oh . | Oh , we've just repainted our car . It was red . |
What can I do for you today ?
I need to buy a new refrigerator today .
Were you looking at a particular refrigerator ?
I like that Kenmore refrigerator .
This particular refrigerator is a very good choice .
| it me Tell . about | Tell me about it . |
Oh , well . It was fun to be the winner . But ... it's too big . I must be an extra small in the States .
So what about the tennis racket ?
Look ! It's amazing . I can't wait to try it out !
How much did that end up costing you ?
Oh ... around twenty bucks . A bargain if you ask me . Look at the picture of her playing with it !
| . , one super two for deal Hey 's That a . | Hey , two for one . That's a super deal . |
Can I help you ?
I'm looking for someone who works here , but I lost his business card . His name's Long or Sang or something like that .
Chang ?
Yeah , that sounds right .
There are about twenty people named Chang who work here . What department ?
| something accounting Let that finance , like think , . me ... | Let me think ... accounting , finance , something like that . |
Dear , time is up , let ’ s go there now .
Just a minute . I ’ m putting on my clothes .
Have you taken the key to the door ?
Yes . Oh , dear , I can ’ t find my hairbrushes . Can you help me ?
Where have you put it ?
| in room it I . put the dressing | I put it in the dressing room . |
Excuse me , sir . You can't park here .
I am just waiting for my friends . It won't be long .
Sir , the curb here is not for parking .
But I didn't see the sign , Ma ’ am .
There is a sign at the corner of the street . When you turned in here , you should have seen it .
| it . I n't see did | I didn't see it . |
Are you a goal-oriented person ?
Yes , I am . I always make a plan before I do anything .
Where do you want to be in 5 years ?
I don't want to have a specific title . I just want to enjoy what I am doing .
That sounds very reasonable .
| It important to most 's the me . thing | It's the most important thing to me . |
I'd like to open a current account .
Certainly . May I see your social security and your ID , please .
Here you are . I wonder how much interest can I earn from a current account .
Oh , current accounts don't pay out interest .
Why is that ?
| a for designed large wo business current in and things writing primarily bills It checks amount . is account . 's n't pay We for . of sending , a That deposit to transactions expect buying , money | It's primarily designed for business transactions . That is , writing checks to pay for bills , buying things and sending money . We won't expect a large amount of deposit in a current account . |
Good morning , Helen .
Good morning , Steven .
So , what's the status of our advertising campaign ?
It'll be a national campaign starting next week .
What style will the ads be ?
| I into life how heat ice showing summer beat can cream the of focus cool - you on , a suggest that by biting we sandwich . slice | I suggest that we focus on slice of life , showing how you can beat the summer heat by biting into a cool ice-cream sandwich . |
I'd like to taste some local dishes . What would you recommend ?
That's fine . You must try this dish .
Could you tell me how this thing is cooked ?
It's fish steamed and served with our special sauce .
Is it good ?
| dish It . a 's . Sure popular most | Sure . It's a most popular dish . |
Taxi !
Where will you go , sir ?
Friendship Hotel .
OK , it's not far from here .
I have something important to do , can you fast the speed ?
| my we best , I 'll Sure . . try Here are | Sure , I'll try my best . Here we are . |
Hi , Mark .
Hi , Bill . I ’ d like to take the apartment I looked at yesterday .
All right .
So , what do we do now ?
This is the lease . You should read the lease very carefully before you sign it because it describes your legal rights and responsibilities as a tenant . The lease also describes our rights and responsibilities as landlords .
| ll deposit according s lease the deposit repairs and Reads to . ) does Okay , security have the deposit security I So the . move the any pay back not that the I out ’ month month as to lease get in ll , costly one ’ if need advance , I first rent . when ( apartment understand rent I I ’ s ’ a | Okay . ( Reads the lease ) So , according to the lease , I ’ ll deposit one month ’ s rent as a security deposit , and I have to pay the first month ’ s rent in advance . I understand that I ’ ll get the security deposit back when I move out if the apartment does not need any costly repairs . |
Good morning ! What can I do for you ?
I'm thinking of travelling to Suzhou in July . Could you recommend some tourist programs for that ?
With pleasure . We arrange two kinds of tourist programs for Suzhou , a six-day tour by train and a five-day flying journey .
How much does a six-day tour by train cost ?
Five hundred yuan .
| meals include Does ? and that hotels | Does that include hotels and meals ? |
I can't believe you wear jeans to the office ! Are you trying to lose your job ?
Of course not . I'm just observing casual day . On Fridays , the company doesn't require us to wear formal business attire .
Wow ! Nobody told me about that . Won't the relaxed dress code damage the company image ?
We don't think so . Casual days are becoming more common , and we believe employees can maintain a professional image without wearing uncomfortable clothes .
I guess it lets people express their individual tastes . But won't some people abuse it ?
| ca want . separate whatever Not dress really a wear Besides day just for code People n't . they there casual , . is | Not really . Besides , there is a separate dress code for casual day . People can't just wear whatever they want . |
ABC Company , my name is Lucy . How can I help you ?
Hello , Lucy , this is Monica . I ’ m calling for the accountant position . I saw the information about the vacancy on your company ’ s website . Is it still available ?
Thank you for your interest . The position is still available . Have you already sent your CV to us ?
No , not yet . First , I want to check about the availability and see if you could give more information .
It is urgent for us to fill this position now and I would like to stress that English is a must because of the international contacts and most likely traveling abroad very soon . If all these is not problem for you , I recommend you to mention these in your cover letter and send it to me directly .
| that of and even ’ m good the m The quite resume . interesting the week . I still notification I job is . abroad as whole profession English ’ makes you long dealing job cultures not the to my I happy with my from will traveling I this am with more send and period people to current other It | The notification period of my current job is not that long and I ’ m quite profession to English and I am happy with the traveling abroad as I ’ m good dealing with the people from other cultures . It makes the whole job even more interesting . I will send my resume to you still this week . |
Can I help you ?
Yes , do you have any rooms available ?
A single ?
No . I need a double and three triples . My family is waiting for me in the car .
Please fill out this form , sir .
| ... Here Ok . you are | Ok ... Here you are . |
Why didn't you go to school yesterday ?
I stayed home because I wasn't feeling well .
What was your problem ?
My stomach was bothering me .
Are you feeling any better ?
| 'm sick I little . feeling still a | I'm still feeling a little sick . |
Excuse me , but please empty your pockets of all the metal things and put them in this tray .
Including my keys ?
Yes , and please step over there .
All right . What shall I do now ?
Just open your bags so we can check them . After that you can pick them up right behind that X-ray machine .
| 've in bag I got . my film | I've got film in my bag . |
Welcome to Flash Foot , sir.How can I help you ?
I ’ d like extra prints made of these photos .
Do you have your negatives ?
Yes.Here they are . I ’ Ve marked how many prints I want on each shot .
What size do you want the prints ?
| this one thirteen . want print one Four by a by . ten except of six , this I | Four by six , except this one . I want a ten by thirteen print of this one . |
Is there anything I can do for you ?
I'm interested in taking a tour to Sydney .
Well , we have a package tour there .
How much does it cost ?
$ 600 .
| that Does the insurance include ? | Does that include the insurance ? |
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 ?
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 .
Well , what do you think of choosing a commission representative or agent abroad to promote your sales ?
| . That . , idea agents several good we So have far a abroad 's | That's a good idea . So far , we have several agents abroad . |
I'm glad these batteries are on sale .
I'm sorry . These batteries are not on sale .
But that's what the ad said .
I'm sorry . If you look at the ad again , you'll see that the other brand is on sale .
Oh . You're right . I misread the ad .
| . that many make Yes , mistake people | Yes , many people make that mistake . |
Hi , Jack , we are having a party tonight , wanna coming enjoy us ? You can bring your girlfriend , Tina .
I don't have a girlfriend . I'm single .
Oh , that's right . Well , there are going to be many beautiful girls at the party tonight , anyway .
No , I like being single . I never thought lonely , I'm focus on my career . Maybe I'll start to look for my girl when I achieve success .
Why is that ?
| and make have met lot I , money a . a the man . wounldn't a girls married Because money good 'm speaking man 've wounldn't world living enriched a a real enough I make of Franklin career | Because I'm living a real world , a man enriched have a good career and make a lot of money . Franklin speaking the girls I've met wounldn't married a man wounldn't make enough money . |
So , Casey , how are things going with the photos for the press kit ?
Yeah , I ’ Ve been meaning to talk to you about that . I might need to ask for an extension on that deadline .
You ’ Ve had over a month to get this finalized ! Why are things delayed ?
Well , the thing is , we ran into a lot of problems . . .
I ’ m not looking for excuses here . I just want to get this finished on time !
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Yes , sir ?
Can I have Mr . J . Smith paged ? He said he'd be in the main dining room . I'm Mr . J . B . White .
Who would you like to have paged again , sir ?
Mr . J . Smith .
Where would you like him to come ?
| . desk the To front | To the front desk . |
Can you help me find a lotion for a problem I am having ?
That ’ s what I am here for . What questions can I answer for you ?
I have poison oak , and I need help with the rash that won ’ t stop itching .
The best product is Techne , and you can buy either the lotion or cream .
Which one is best ?
| is form cream popular . very The | The cream form is very popular . |
Excuse me . Something is wrong with my bank card . Can you help me ?
Yes . What's the problem ?
Just a mistake with my name . It should be issued as Steven , but the card is under the name ' Steven ' .
Oh , I am very sorry about that . It's our fault . I will arrange someone to correct it immediately .
OK , no problem . To err is human .
| and inconvenience Please it fixed moment just , . we will apologize Anyway we be for for have the a brought wait . , you | Anyway , we apologize for the inconvenience we have brought you . Please just wait for a moment , and it will be fixed . |
Is everything to your satisfaction ?
No , the steak was recommended , but it is not very fresh .
Oh , sorry to hear that . This is quite unusual . I will look into the matter .
This is very annoying .
I'm sorry , sir . Do you wish to try something else ? That would be on the house , of course .
| , risk n't it I No do . | No , I don't risk it . |
Excuse me , but I'm not feeling too well . I think I'm going to throw up .
There's an airsickness bag behind the seat that's in front of you .
I must've missed it .
Is this your first time flying ?
Yes . I'm going to San Francisco .
| . a . think it 's it Oh beautiful you like I city 'll , | Oh , it's a beautiful city . I think you'll like it . |
Welcome to Al's Bakery . What can I get you ?
Hi ! Let me get a dozen croissants , four blueberry muffins and a loaf of sourdough bread .
Sure . Would you like to have the loaf sliced ?
No , that's OK . Do you have any whole wheat bread ?
We are out at the moment . May I suggest some rye bread ?
| sounds good Sure ? have . you any cakes that Do | Sure that sounds good . Do you have any cakes ? |
You're looking rather pale , why ?
I couldn't sleep well recently .
You'd get plenty of sleep for you work so hard .
I always drink too much wine in the evening .
You shan't drink more wine in the evening .
| . , are you Yes right | Yes , you are right . |
Hello Mrs Parker , how have you been ?
Hello Dr Peters . Just fine thank you . Ricky and I are here for his vaccines .
Very well . Let's see , according to his vaccination record , Ricky has received his Polio , Tetanus and Hepatitis B shots . He is 14 months old , so he is due for Hepatitis A , Chickenpox and Measles shots .
What about Rubella and Mumps ?
Well , I can only give him these for now , and after a couple of weeks I can administer the rest .
| may think need I it I Doctor also a booster ago . got maybe Last I , Tetanus great ! years time fifteen was . OK , | OK , great . Doctor , I think I also may need a Tetanus booster . Last time I got it was maybe fifteen years ago ! |
I ’ m interested in teaching at your school .
Great . Are you a qualified teacher ?
Yes .
What kind of teaching certificate do you have ?
I have a TEFL certificate .
| ? have do years How experience many you of | How many years of experience do you have ? |
This is today ’ s schedule . At 8 thirty AM , conference with the department managers . At 9 o ’ clock , live for the workshop where you ’ ll award prizes to the staff for preventatives .
That ’ s great . What are the prizes ?
3000 RIB as bonus for each person .
To encourage the staff increases .
Ok . Next thing is laying the corner-stone for the new plant at 10 AM . At 12 AM , back here for lunch .
| What the afternoon ? about | What about the afternoon ? |
This is Lincoln Bank , Consumer Credit Department . How can I help you ?
Ah , hello . I'm calling to find out how I apply for a car loan .
We offer a Personal Automobile Consumer Loan . The application process is pretty straight forward . I trust you have enough funds to cover the 20 % down payment ?
Yes , I do . It's ready and waiting in my account .
The next step is for us to recommend a dealer to you , who are already contracted to us , so ...
| been there interrupt have the selected to but Sorry already . I I car dealer you I want stop appointed and Could ? , to your just | Could I just stop you there ? Sorry to interrupt , but I have already been to your appointed dealer and selected the car I want . |
Hi , my name is Tom .
Tom , the new sales representative ? Nice to meet you ! I'm Melinda .
Nice to meet you too.Melinda .
Now let me show you around . This is our reception area , and our conference room is right over there . Over here is the sales department .
Really ? This is a nice office , but it's quite small .
| and photocopies . send make there can ... Yeah over You faxes | Yeah ... You can make photocopies and send faxes over there . |
What do you think of our price ?
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 .
I agree with you there , but your price is unreasonable .
I don't think so . You must compare our price with that of other export houses . I'm sure our offer is in line with the prevailing market price level .
| you 3 by pay n't we % need think to your . concluded least To lower at to price have this do 'll business able the I , price . be | I don't think we'll be able to pay the price . To have this business concluded , you need to lower your price at least by 3 % . |
So , Jimmy , how does it feel to have your own money ?
It ’ s great , dad . I don ’ t mind delivering papers , but the real fun is collecting the money .
Even though you are only twelve , it ’ s not too early to start saving a little money .
I ’ Ve never had a bank account before . Why don ’ t I just keep my money under the matters like grandpa does ?
You know you would spend it . And also , money in the bank earns interest .
| what my if ? But I money suddenly need | But what if I need my money suddenly ? |
Tony , could you tell me if there are any special rules about the job ?
Working hours are from 8: 30 a . m . to 5:00 p . m . Be sure not to be late or absent . Report to the manager by filling in the ' Monthly Report ' every month .
Is there anything else ? How about my salary ?
Our company has a strict and reasonable salary standard . On the 20th day of every month , you can get your salary on time . Benefits depend upon the length of service and the employee's past attendance record .
Wow , thank you for telling me these . Do you mind telling me something else , like attendance record , holiday , and how to ask for leave ?
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Kate , you never believe what's happened .
What do you mean ?
Masha and Hero are getting divorced .
You are kidding . What happened ?
Well , I don't really know , but I heard that they are having a separation for 2 months , and filed for divorce .
| are custody really get ? kids the I they . about Who always thought 's That matched What surprising . well ? | That's really surprising . I always thought they are well matched . What about the kids ? Who get custody ? |
Overseas operator .
I would like to make a collect call to Taipei , Taiwan , please .
Your name , please .
Tim Chen .
What's the number , please .
| The is the area and code 2367 is , number 9960 . 2 - | The area code is 2 , and the number is 2367-9960 . |
Hello . Excuse me .
Yes . Can I help you ?
Do you remember me ? I just had lunch here a half hour ago .
Of course I remember you .
I think I lost my wallet here .
| see anything n't did . Oh Really . , I ? no | Oh , no . Really ? I didn't see anything . |
Good morning , young lady . You can call me Ma . Do you see anything you like ?
Yes . Many things ! I especially love this beautiful quilt .
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 ?
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 .
| how the ? do . quilt want much , , Umm you Oh for see I | Oh , I see . Umm , how much do you want for the quilt ? |
May I come in , Mr Sun ?
I ’ d rather you didn ’ t , Miss Yang . I ’ m very busy now .
Can I try later then ?
Yes , of course .
Is it all right for me to come in now , Mr Sun ?
| all uh right Come busy ? I ... but you ... What . ’ , Well , can still pretty in I m do . for | Well , uh ... I ’ m still pretty busy , but ... all right . Come in . What can I do for you ? |
Where is that ?
Take me to the airport , please .
Are you in a hurry ?
I have to be there before 17 o'clock .
We'll make it except a jam . You know it's rush hour .
| extra you time can on in an for you if me there it . ten get There 's | There's an extra ten in it for you if you can get me there on time . |
Recently I have been getting headache and my eyes don't seems to see focus properly .
When did you last time have your eyes checked ?
Two years ago . At that time I had no problems.Now I can ’ t even make out something ten meters away .
Come over here . I will test your eyes . First cover your left eye like this , and when I point , please read the chart from the top , and go as far as you can , telling me which way the “ E ” points .
All right .
| the eye other . Good . Now | Good.Now the other eye . |
Oh , come on , Ultraman !
What's up , Bro ? What's in the bulletin ?
It says that there will be a blackout from 5 p . m . to 7 p . m . in our neighborhood today .
Blackout ? Even the TV has the limit .
Don't you know you will look like a monster in the blackout ?
| Oops , ! watch no n't Idol Daddy , either , American ca | Oops , no , Daddy can't watch American Idol , either ! |
Yes , ma'am , how could I help you ?
I am wondering if you do facial care ?
Yes , we do .
How much would it be ?
From 200 to 800 .
| 'm you ? recommend . 300 for Could 800 too I me around something afraid expensive is | I'm afraid 800 is too expensive for me . Could you recommend something around 300 ? |
Can I help you , Miss ?
I would like to order 2 office-style cabinets and desk calendars . We want office-style cabinets in white . The catalogue number is 90 - f - 2356 .
How soon do you want it ?
Could you deliver it tomorrow ?
No problem .
| carefully items the handle . Please | Please handle the items carefully . |
Hello ! Is your company advertising for administrative assistant on the newspapers ?
Well , Administrative assistant with shorthand and typing skills are badly needed here .
First I want to check about the availability and see if you could give me more information .
The position calls for a person with some working experience . We must be able to benefit from your analytical and interpersonal skills . Can you deliver your resume to us first ?
Of course . I will deliver my resume to you in minutes ' time . I hope you will consider my application and I shall appreciate a reply at your earliest convenience .
| will Bye . . . now you call I OK soon | OK . I will call you soon . Bye now . |
Just as the saying goes , every potter praises his own pot . You should pay special attention to selling yourself properly in the interview .
It is especially important for the graduates who step into the job market for the first time .
You'd better prepare what you are going to say in advance , in order to have a good performance in the interview .
The contents should be mainly descriptions of your background . And the length depends on the particular situation .
Only when you are aware of what the interviewer will be interested in , can you make a targeted preparation .
| a you yourself the . To impression deep should interviewer leave , successfully sell | To sell yourself successfully , you should leave the interviewer a deep impression . |
Hello ?
Hi , Deborah ! This is John . I'm calling from Australia .
What are you doing in Australia ?
I'm attending a conference in Sydney this week . Remember ?
Oh , right . What time is it there ?
| o'clock M . it Los It four 's Angeles And in , right . 10:00 ? P 's | It's 10:00 P . M . And it's four o'clock in Los Angeles , right ? |
Hello . May I speak to Jerry , please ?
Sorry , but he is out for lunch right now .
I see . Can you give me some idea how long he'll be back ?
I think he will be back around 2:00 . If you like , please leave your name and phone number , I'll have him call you as soon as he comes back .
That's nice . My name is Steven , my phone number is 6789777 . Okay , I'll be waiting for his call . Thank you and bye !
| bye , My ! pleasure | My pleasure , bye ! |
Excuse me , Miss .
What can I do for you ?
I've just heard an announcement that my flight has been delayed .
What's your flight number ?
Flight CA216 to Chengdu .
| delayed . has true it Yes been . , 's It | Yes , it's true . It has been delayed . |
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 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 wanted to show you the cabin . We only had another half-hour to go .
| . now do ? What , we 're can Well we stuck | Well , now we're stuck . What can we do ? |
Hey , buddy , can ’ t you see there ’ s a line ?
Oh , sorry . I didn ’ t know .
What ? You haven ’ t taken the bus before ?
No , I ’ m afraid not .
Well , you have to wait in line like everyone else . Besides , you should let old people on first .
| Sorry . | Sorry . |
Can I help you ?
I'd like the double cheese burger meal , please .
What kind of drink would you like with that ?
Just coke will be fine .
Would you like a super size meal ? Only 2 RIB more , you'll get large coke and fries instead of medium . And today we are offering free toys all the meal boxes .
| 'd . like I , good sounds Actually sprite like that of That , thanks I thanks 'd , coke instead . | That sounds good , thanks , I'd like that . Actually I'd like sprite instead of coke , thanks . |
I would like to purchase some meat .
What kind of meat would you like to get today ?
First off , I'm going to need a pound of ground beef .
A pound of ground beef is $ 2.48 .
That's perfect .
| What you be needing will ? else | What else will you be needing ? |
I think you know already that I want to discuss the represent - ton for your alarm clocks .
Yes , Mr . Bergeron . You mentioned that in your letter . To tell you the truth , your proposal surprised us .
Is that so ? Anyhow I want to go over the details with you in person , so you can give my suggestion thorough consideration . Our firm specializes in this line of business . We have six sales representatives , who are on the road all the time , covering the whole of the European market .
Do you sell direct to shops ?
Yes , we specialize in handling clocks and watches of all sorts . We have well established channels of distribution and we canvass the retailers direct , without any middlemen .
| keep of these Do things stock you ? a | Do you keep a stock of these things ? |
Have you worked out the offers . Mr . Thou ?
Yes , we have . Here's our CIF quotation sheet . Please have a careful look .
Are the prices on the list firm offers ?
Yes . All the quotations on the list are subject to our final confirmation .
I wonder whether there are any changes in your prices .
| . of will What products . , our do ? that best selling market . on are to The we change - demand are the to prices negotiate larger mind especially lines these have international you of And according All always products orders in our open | All these products are our best-selling lines . The prices of our products will change according to that of the international market demand . And we are always open to negotiate , especially on larger orders . What do you have in mind ? |
Hello sir , may I help you ?
Yeah , I accidentally dropped my phone in the toilet .
I see . Well , you have come to the right place . We have over one hundred models of more than twenty leading mobile phone manufacturers .
Sounds good . I don ’ t want it to be too expensive , maybe something mid-range .
We have this new ETC smart phone.It comes with the Android OS so you can download applications . It also has a built-in camera , mp3 player and touch screen . It works on the 3G network so you have fast access to the internet wherever you are .
| about Wi ? fi What - | What about Wi-fi ? |
We have been over this a hundred times ! We are not getting a pet !
Why not ? Come on ! Just a cute little puppy or a kitty !
Who is going to look after a dog or a cat ?
I will ! I ’ ll feed it , bathe it and walk it every day ! We can get a Labrador or a German Shepard !
What if we want to take a vacation ? Who will we leave it with ? Plus , our apartment is too small for that breed of dog .
| How . about Ok ? cat ferret a or we get a | Ok . How about we get a cat or a ferret ? |
Good evening , Mr . Lee and thank you for choosing our airline . We have just discovered that this flight is overbooked . Would you like to volunteer to give up your seat ?
Overbooked ? Give up my seat ? I don ’ t understand .
From time to time we have a situation in which there are more passengers than there are seats on the aircraft . That ’ s overbooked .
I know what overbooked is , I just don ’ t understand how that could happen ?
Actually it ’ s a common practice to overbook , as passengers often don ’ t take their flight as scheduled . Most of the time there is no problem but today , more passengers arrived than we have seats ,
| to behind stay who ? So has | So who has to stay behind ? |
I want to rent this apartment .
I ’ m glad to hear that .
How much are you asking ?
You will have to pay $ 1050 every month .
I can ’ t afford that .
| What can ? you afford | What can you afford ? |
Good morning , Miss Monica . Nice to meet you again !
Good morning , Mr . Thomas , it is nice to see you too .
After the internal discussion , we have all agreed that you are the most suitable person for this position among all the candidates . So , today let ’ s talk about your expected salary and social benefits . What is your expected salary ?
I ’ Ve worked in the field for more than 4 years . Depend on my work qualifications and experience , I would like to have 5000 Yuan to start .
The basic salary for your position in our company would be 4800 Yuan to start with increases giving according to your performance .
| working I the is bit accept But can . What . I It than hours that a ? are lower expected | It is a bit lower than I expected . But I can accept that . What are the working hours ? |
Welcome to the McDonald's . What will it be for you , madam ?
One Big Mac and French Fries .
Is there anything else ?
Give me one coke , please .
Is this to go or to eat here ?
| please . go , To | To go , please . |
Hey there , you look a little lost . Are you new here ?
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 ?
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 ?
| t want with be good ripped physique like , I ’ a I just you to weights . and ! want Carpio don Well | Well , I don ’ t want to be ripped like you ! I just want a good physique with weights and Carpio . |
Excuse me , but could you tell me the way to the railway station ?
The railway station ? Just go down this street and turn left at the second corner . The station is at the end of that street .
How long will it take me to get there ?
It's about a ten-minute walk .
That's very clear . I think I can find my way now . Thank you .
| at Not . all | Not at all . |
How does the political system work in your country ?
We have hundreds of constituencies and the voters in each one elect a member of parliament . Most people call them mp ’ s .
Each mp belongs to a political party , right ?
Almost all of them do . A few are independent . That means that they do not belong to a party . If one party more than half of the mp ’ s . they form a government . That means that they choose a prime Finist
What ’ s a cabinet ?
| - people ministers policy discuss laws and a This s mp the and usually perhaps They are decision . 25 ’ big . small of all is make group who | This is a small group of people-perhaps 25 mp ’ s who are usually ministers . They make all the big decision and discuss laws and policy . |
How was your interview ?
Pretty good . The HR manager asked me the usual questions . Then he wondered why I had decided to leave my previous job .
What did you say ?
I told him that I hadn ’ t got a raise for three years . I also told him that one of my best co-workers quitted her job because she had not been promoted for eight years .
Did he want to know the reasons ?
| I promoting and But I . that made . only of some pattern of my recession he Yes record the boss had a men thought excuses him told . a | Yes . I told him that my boss made some excuses of the recession . But I thought he had a pattern and a record of promoting men only . |
Hi . I need more amenities , please .
Could you be a little more specific , sir ?
Well , to be more specific , the free stuff , like soap , lotion , and shampoo .
I understand . Now , you're saying that you've already used up all your amenities ?
Oh , no ! I've got all I need for my stay here .
| the , 's what ? So problem | So , what's the problem ? |
Hello , may I help you ?
Yes.We ' re interested in seeing the rooms for rent .
Oh , how nice.They ' re bright rooms and the house is very quiet .
A nice quiet house is exactly what we're looking for .
Well , gentleman.Each room is $ 40 a week if you think that's OK .
| wonderful . just That to sounds us | That sounds just wonderful to us . |
Are you ready to order ? May I suggest a veal ?
No , I'll have the fish please .
The chicken is also nice .
No , I want the fish .
Our special tonight is lobster .
| prefer you the . Thank fish but I , | Thank you , but I prefer the fish . |
Am I ever hungry ? When will supper be ready ?
It's almost ready . Can you set the table ?
All right .
Want to taste this dish ?
Yeah . Oh , it's delicious !
| Really ? | Really ? |
Good morning , Kate . Long time no see .
Good morning , Vera , Nice to meet you .
Kate , I know you ’ Ve been a stewardess for more than one year . And I ’ ll have an interview on stewardess tomorrow . Can you tell me some etiquette about the interview ?
Of course . First you should do up your long hair and do make up but not too thick .
Is there anything else I should pay attention to ?
| time keep to time pay And , when and there attend from know when to attention you of polite should manner to , . . when style contact eye interviewer interview talk you should the you always the Yes , You sit use expression also how with n't should conversation . you Do smiling , being . you your move | Yes , when you attend the interview , you should pay attention to your manner , style of conversation and expression . You should keep smiling always , being polite when you talk with the interviewer . Don't move from time to time when you sit there . And you also should know how to use eye contact . |
Good morning , sir . May I help you ?
Yes , I'd like to settle my bill .
Certainly sir . May I have your room key , please ?
Sure . Here you are .
Just a moment , please . I'll draw up your bill for you ... Thank you for waiting , sir . Your bill totals two thousand six hundred and fifty-eight yuan , including the phone and laundry .
| at That ! you a look mind it me Would ? much have letting | That much ! Would you mind letting me have a look at it ? |
Hi , Sam . I want to buy a pet . Do you have any ideas ?
You really should go to Rachel's pet store .
why ? anything special there ?
it's more than special . You can find as many kinds of animals as you can put a name to and more .
Oh , really ? are there any snakes ?
| and . are 's a even snakes world monkeys there ! pets exotic of rodents ? it | snakes ? there are even rodents and monkeys ! it's a world of exotic pets . |
I ’ m a new student . My name ’ s Robert .
Nice to meet you . My name ’ s Sophie .
Are you French ?
Yes , I ’ m . Are you French , too ?
No , I ’ m not .
| What nationality ? you are | What nationality are you ? |
I can ’ t believe Obama is our President .
I am proud to know that he is our President .
You voted for him , right ?
Did you vote for him , because I know that I did .
I did , too .
| nothing faith in I . but have Obama | I have nothing but faith in Obama . |
Do you have a reservation , sir ?
No , I ’ m afraid we don ’ t .
I ’ m sorry the restaurant is full now . You have to wait for about half an hour . Would you like to have a drink at the lounge until there ’ s a table available .
No , thanks , I ’ ll come back later . May I reserve a table for two ?
Yes , of course . May I have your name , sir ?
| a Bruce have By can way window the table ? the , we by | Bruce By the way , can we have a table by the window ? |
Do you have coffee shops in China , too ?
Yes , of course . There are many tea houses and bars in China , too . People can drink , eat and relax at these places .
You like to go to these places , don ’ t you ?
Yes , sometimes the music there is so beautiful . It is very romantic . I can stay there for hours .
Do you often go there alone ?
| friends there I , go my with often No . | No , I often go there with my friends . |
Hi there ! I am looking for a new car . I have this old Ford Pinto that I would like to trade in .
I see . You are in luck this month because all of our models are on sale ! it is a perfect time to buy a new car since it ’ s the end of the year .
Perfect ! I like this one .
That is the Ford Focus . A very light but powerful vehicle . It comes with dual side airbags , power steering and power windows , tinted windows and your choice of either automatic or manual transmission .
Sounds like a good car ! How many miles to the gallon ?
| giving the on about efficient fuel . very It highway you vehicle miles and the 40 city in is 34 a | It is a very fuel efficient vehicle giving you about 34 miles in the city and 40 on the highway . |
I wonder if you could help me , I'm looking for a room .
Well , I have got a vacancy .
What sort of price are you asking ?
Eight dolls fifty a week excluding laundry .
Would it be convenient to see the room ?
| lunch Can ? in back later . call of 're you We the right middle | Can you call back later ? We're right in the middle of lunch . |
IBA , Jane speaking . How can I help you ?
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 ?
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 .
| was last , 5 Now Wednesday . than that , accepted application . Yes my 's it 's more days Friday | Yes , my application was accepted last Friday . Now it's Wednesday , that's more than 5 days . |
What can I do for you , sir ?
We'd like to order breakfast for tomorrow morning .
Yes , sir . What would you like ?
Orange juice , scrambled eggs , bacon , toast and coffee .
OK , and when shall I bring it here ?
| thirty bring . papers the tomorrow also , 's you could me By seven About way ? | About seven thirty.By the way , could you also bring me tomorrow's papers ? |
What shall we do when we find a shortage in the shipment ?
You should do one of the two things - either to lodge a claim with the shipowner or with the insurance company .
Shall we leave it to the brokers ?
Yes . They usually do it .
Do they charge for that ?
| course % of their . of the commission service charge amount they a , claim 1 the . of In Europe for Of | Of course . In Europe , they charge a commission of 1 % of the amount of the claim for their service . |
Can I borrow five bucks ?
No !
Come on ! I'll pay you back on Tuesday .
Last time I lent you money , you never paid me back .
I promise if you lend me five dollars today , I will repay you in full next week .
| . as I your but collateral 'm Ok , taking skateboard | Ok , but I'm taking your skateboard as collateral . |
May I help you , sir ?
Yes , please . I'm looking for a cotton polo shirt .
Any particular colour ?
Not really .
How about this one ?
| other , for in , n't care you ? like particularly but colours design the . colour Do that I have do too the | I like the design , but don't particularly care for the colour . Do you have that in other colours , too ? |
You look terrific and in good shape .
Thank you .
How do you keep fit ?
I do yoga twice a weeks
Yoga ? It sounds interesting .
| me feel it now 's . flexible makes but It was , hard at It the beginning really relaxing . | It was hard at the beginning , but now feel it's really relaxing . It makes me flexible . |
Are you going home now ?
No , I'm not .
What are you going to do ? Are you going to work late ?
No , I'm not . I'm going to look for an apartment .
An apartment ? Why ?
| the . 'm to I near to try office a place going find | I'm going to try to find a place near the office . |
Hey , Jim . It's time to wake up and get out of bed .
Do I have to get up now ?
You'd better get up , or you'll be late .
What're you talking about ? My alarm even hasn't gone off yet .
Yes , it did . It went off thirty minutes ago . You slept right through it . You're like a dead person while you sleep .
| . must have slept it through I right | I must have slept right through it . |
I ’ Ve been told you might have a vacant room .
Yes . I have a spare room .
How much are you asking ?
10.00 dollars a night .
Could I see the room , please ?
| in Sure Come on . . | Sure.Come on in . |
Sit down , please . What's wrong with you ?
I feel cold , and I'm shivering . I have a terrible headache and a sore throat .
How long have you been like that ?
About a day .
Let me have a look at your throat first . Please open your mouth and say " ah " .
| Ah ... | Ah ... |
Can I have the check please ?
Right away , sir .
Is this amount correct ?
Yes , sir , it is .
Thank you , the service was good
| Please come . again | Please come again . |
Okay , well I ’ m sure you have a number of questions to ask me regarding the position .
Yes , well Miss Childs did give mean overview of the position over the phone , but there were some details I ’ d like to clarify .
Well feel free to ask me anything , and I ’ ll try to fill in the details .
Could I first ask about the remuneration package ?
Yes , of course . That ’ s quite an important point , isn ’ t it ? As a junior sub editor we offer a starting salary of 150,000 HK dollars per annum . This doesn ’ t include a generous housing allowance also .
| I . And are other understand ? there bonuses included | I understand . And are there other bonuses included ? |
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