Q: Read the below conversation. W: I want to mail this letter overseas. M: OK, Ma'am. I'll have to weigh it first. All right, it's not over- weight. That's 5.5 yuan for overseas mail. W: That's not expensive. How long does it take for a letter to get to the U. S.? M: It all depends. It usually takes four or five days. W: That's wonderful. It used to take more than a week when I was staying here six years ago. Well, I want to register it. M: All right. It's probably take a little longer to get there though. W: Yes, I know. Well, please let me have a post office box. M: That's OK. Fill out this form, please. W: How much is the rent per month? M: It's 100 yuan per year. W: Here is the form and money. M: OK. Here is the key for you. The number is on it. Any more requests? What would the listener say?
A: W: No, Thank you.
Question: Read the below conversation. W: Hey, James, how is the job search going? M: Hi, Sharon, I had no idea. It'll take so much time. It sure makes it difficult to prepare for final exams. How about you? W: I was lucky. There seems to be a shortage of highschool teachers now. I applied to three schools and each one offered me a position. M: That's great. Which one did you like? W: I haven't decided yet. Of course, it will be easiest for me to stay here in New York or go back home to Boston, but I may go to California. M: That will be a big move. W: So tell me about your plans? M: Well, I applied to six newspapers. Last week, I had an interview with New York Times. W: How did it go? M: Not so well. I think they are looking for people with some experience. W: Have you had any other interviews? M: No, not yet. It seems that everyone wants to be a writer these days. There just aren't many jobs out there. W: That's too bad. M: Yes, I had a hope to have a job lined up by graduation. That doesn't seem likely now. W: What will you do if you can't find a job? M: In that case, I'll begin working on the master's degree in the fall. What would the listener say?
Answer: W: Good luck.
[Q]: Read the below conversation. M: Maria, I know you've arrived here only recently. Can you tell me if there is anything that has surprised you about British people? What would the listener say?
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[A]: W: People here are more serious than that in Spain. Spanish people are lazy but fun to be with. Also, before I came to England, people told me that the English are very polite. It is known internationally. But I don't think it is true. Using words like please, thank you, sorry, and excuse me is one thing, but real politeness is more than that, I think.
input: Please answer the following: Read the below conversation. M: I think we'd better go over my schedule, Irene. I'm going to have a look at our European operation, as you know, and as I'll be visiting a number of countries, I'd like you to make the bookings. W: Right, Mr Buck. I'll take down the details. M: Well, I'm leaving on Tuesday, April 15th, for London. I'm going to attend a sales conference for our British representatives. That runs through Wednesday and Thursday, and then there's a reception at Canada House on Thursday evening. W: Are you going to meet the Ambassador, then? M: I guess so. But the main thing is that on Friday morning, I have a meeting with the British Minister of Trade and Industry. We're going to discuss the site of our new plant in Scotland. W: So when are you leaving for Paris? M: First flight on Saturday morning. I'm planning to meet my wife there. She's going to fly over direct, arriving in the afternoon. Then we'll have a relaxed weekend before I see Mr Chambery, the European Manager, on Monday. So from Paris on, I'll need a double room. W: How long are you going to stay in Paris, Mr Buck? M: Only till Monday evening. I'm going to Rome to see our plant there on Tuesday, and on Wednesday I'm due in Madrid to inspect the new factory. W: And that's the last item on the agenda. So when are you coming back? Are you going to fly from Madrid? What would the listener say?
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output: M: Yes, on the first plane out on Thursday. We must be back on Friday, the 25th. It's my daughter Sharon's birthday.
Please answer this: Read the below conversation. Little Girl: Hello. Caller: He, he.., hello? Uh, yeah. Is ... uh ... your dad home? Little Girl: Just a minute please. Older Sister: Hello. Caller: Uh ... yeah ... uh hello? Yeah, um ... is ... uh ... Nick home please? Older Sister: Oh, he can't come to the phone right now. Caller: Okay, well, um, yeah, I need to talk to your dad. Um, yeah, could you ... um ... take a message? Older Sister: Yeah. Caller: Yeah. This is ... my name's Nick Johnson. And if ... Older Sister: The phone number? Caller: Yeah if you could tell him. Yeah, the phone number is 589 [Uh-huh] 7248. Older Sister: 589-7248? Caller: Yeah, right and if you could tell him to call me tonight between 7:00 and 8:30? Older Sister: Okay. Caller: Alright, and uh. Now, I think ... are you his daughter? Older Sister: Yeah. Caller: Yeah, now what's your name? Older Sister: I ... I'm not supposed to tell that. Caller: Ah, that's really smart. Alright, well just tell him I called. Older Sister: (O)kay. Caller: Okay, bye. What would the listener say?
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Answer: Older Sister: Bye.
Question: Read the below conversation. M: Would it be convenient to see the apartment now? W: Yes. Come this way,please. This is the bedroom. M: Maybe it is a bit small. May I see the kitchen? What would the listener say?
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W: Sure, it is completely modern.