[Q]: W: Mmm-hmm. It is a very bright blue. Try this. It's size ten. M: But 1 wear size eleven. W: How about black? It's size eleven. M: Let me try it on. I'm taking too much of your time. W: It's seven o'clock. Where's my friend Jack? I was expecting him here at six forty-five. M: Don't worry. The traffic is very heavy at this hour. W: I know. But we're going to be late for tonight's party. M: I'll take this black sweater. I like the color on me. How do you think? W: I think it looks terrific on you. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: Is this blue too bright for me?

[Q]: W: Certainly not. I'm a machine operator working in the assembly workshop. M: Oh, are you? Then you have a six-day week, don't you? W: Yes. And we work eight hours a day, but this includes a one -hour break. M: What about the huge machines used in your factory? I know you make heavy machines yourselves. But I wonder if you also use machines imported from abroad. W: Most of them are made in China, some even by our factory. Only a few were bought from other countries. M: But I see the machines turned out here are quite modem and efficient. W: Following the national policy of self - reliance and hard - working struggle, we've tried our best in the past few years to improve our equipment. However, there is still a lot more to do. M: Now the question about yourself. I hope you don't mind it. How much do you earn each month? W: My monthly wage is 3,500 RMB, not including the extra pay of about 500 for extra work I put in. M: That sounds reasonable indeed. I'm very interested in worker's welfare here. What other benefits do you workers get, I wonder? W: Like other factories in China, our factory offers free medical service for workers. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: Do you mind telling me about your work in the factory?

[Q]: M: There's no need to write to him. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: You have arranged to Mr. Johnson on Wednesday. So I don't have to write to him, do I?

[Q]: M: Really? When? W: On May 4. We have been preparing for it for two months. M: Where are you going to put it on? In your school? W: No. At the People's Theatre. M: If I remember correctly, you put it on at the Youth Square last year. W: Yeah. But it is under repair now. M: But why are you doing that? To collect money for repairing the Youth Square? W: No. We want to collect money and send it to Project Hope. M: That sounds like a good idea. Good luck to you. W: Thanks a lot. What was said before this conversation?
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W: We are going to put on a performance.