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You should declare the camera and the film. Do you have alcohol?

Yes, I have got some special local product, I want to take them for my friends.

How many bottles have you got with you?

Four bottles.

I'm sorry. According to the regulations, a passenger can only take two bottles on to the aircraft. So you cannot take so many.

What shall I do with my two more bottles?

You may give them to your friends who come to see you off. This is the Customs Declaration Form. Please fill in it. And then you can go through the other formalities. Be sure to keep the form safe.

All right, thank you, see you.

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 there is the sales department.

Really? This is a nice office, but it's quite small.

Yeah. . . You can make photocopies and send faxes over there.

It looks like you guys work hard.

I tell you what just between you and me, we just mess things up so that it looks like we work hard. Just kidding. Oh, your cubicle is over the. And this way. Those are all private offices--the managers'offices.

Hmm. . . Tell me more details about our jobs.

Sure thing.

Have you taken the written test yet?

No, I haven't.

You should study before you take it.

I have been studying.

Why don't you take the test?

Do you know if it costs any money to take it?

Since you already paid for your permit, you don't have to pay again.

All right. Do you know if the test covers the whole book?

No, the test skips a lot of things in the book.

Did you pass it the first time that you took it?

No, I didn't, because it was pretty hard.

Well, I hope that I do well.

do you like animals? I really like dogs.

so do i. I don't like cats.

why? I think cats are ok.

I can't bear being near cats. They don't seem to like me either.

I like wild animals. I don't like spiders and snakes. I think spiders and snakes are disgusting.

I'm fond of snakes. I think they're great. I agree with you about spiders though. I think spiders are horrible. I think it's because they have so many legs.

I think bears are wonderful. Pandas are fantastic. I low the people who kill them for their fur.

I agree. I'm carzy about mice. I think they're so cute!

Good morning, Mr. Smith. I hope I'm not disturbing your work.

Not at all, Mary. Come in and take a seat. I'm always in my office before lunch.

I want to tell you that I have already started writing my paper and I'd like to discuss my topic with you.

Of course. What would you like to work on?

You like living in New York, don't you?

Oh, I love it. It's so convenient. I can take the bus to work or the subway or a taxi. And there's so much to do.

I know what you mean. I'd like to live in the city, but living in the suburbs is better for Michelle. Trees, grass. There are a lot of good things about suburban living.

I grew up in suburbs, remember? So I know. But, as a working woman, I think New York has all the conveniences, including the best tomatoes.

The truth is, Michelle has lived in suburbs for more than ten years. It is very hard for her to leave her friends.

I don't think so. Michelle is at the right age. There are lots of things for her here.

But I'm afraid that she cannot adapt herself to the new environment.

Don't worry. It is never too late to learn or change.

Good morning, madam. Is anybody taking care of you?

No, not yet. Could you show me that overcoat, the silver gray one in the middle.

Certainly. You've got excellent taste. It's very nice and it's 100 percent wool.

I like it. Could I try it on?

Certainly. It looks good on you, madam.

I think so. But a slightly larger size would be better.

Would you like to try this one on?

This one fits me well. How much does it cost?

Only $ 170.

OK, I'll take it. And I'd like that blue jacket on the right. How much is it?

It's just $ 250.

Oh, that's too expensive, I'm afraid.

Anything else?

No, thanks.

Hello. Sunnyside Hotel. May I help you?

Yes, I'd like to book a room for two on the 21st of March.

Okay. Let me check our books here for a moment. The 21st of May, right?

No. March, not May.

Oh, sorry. Let me see here. Hmm,

Are you all booked that night?

I'm sorry. They are all booked that day.

Then do you have a room available either on the 20th or the 22nd?

Well, would you like a smoking or non-smoking room?

Non-smoking, please.

Okay, we do have a few rooms available on the 20th; we're full on the 22nd, unless you want a smoking room.

Well, how much is the non-smoking room on the 20th?

$ 80, plus the 10% room tax.

Okay, that'll be fine.

All right. Could I have your name, please?

Yes. David Smith.

Okay, Mr. Smith, we look forward to seeing you.

Okay. Goodbye.

So how were your schooldays when you were a child, Joan?

Well, from seven to twelve I went to a school in Belgium.

In Belgium? How come?

It was my father's idea. One of his friends was sending his daughter, and my father wanted to impress his friend so he decided to send me, too.

It's awful for a child of seven!

And they were terribly strict about manners! I suppose that was one good thing. I had the most beautiful manners when I left.

Exccuse me, waiter, I would like to have some wine before the main course.

Have you decided what wine you would like?

I have no idea. Maybe you can give me some advice.

I recommend you the white wine. It will wake up your appetite.

What do you do?

I'm a firefighter.

Really? That's so cool.

I'm really lucky to do something I really love.

What station do you work at?

I work downtown at station 24. It can get a little crazy sometimes but that's what makes it challenging.

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?

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 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.

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?

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.

What's your city like?

It's quite an interesting place to live. The best thing to do in my city is go shopping. There are several indoor and outdoor markets, department stores and shopping malls.

Is the traffic bad in the city centre?

Not really. Cars are not permitted in several parts of city centre, especially in the main shopping areas. The public transport system is pretty good.

Is there a lot of nightlife in your city?

There are several good clubs near the city centre. Many people in my city prefer something more'cultural', so we several theatres and venues for classical music concerts and operas.

It sounds like a really exciting city to live in.

It is. I hope you'll have time to come for a visit soon. You really should come during the summer, when the weather is better and there's more happening outdoors.

So what's your guys'take on all this global warming hysteria in the media?

It's pretty serious, man. There have been tons of scientific studies and the scientific community says that the earth is heating up. We need to make some drastic changes to our lifestyle if we want to preserve our planet.

Like the ones we're drinking out of?

Yeah.