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Could you do me a favor ?
Could you run over to the store ? We need a few things .
All right . What do you want me to get ?
Well , could you pick up some sugar ?
A small bag . I guess we also need a few oranges .
Oh , let's see . . . About six .
Yes . We're out of milk .
Okay . How much do you want me to get ? A gallon ?
No . I think a half gallon will be enough .
I think so . Have you got all that ?
Yes . That's small bag of sugar , four oranges , and a half gallon of milk .
Do you have enough money ?
Thanks very much . I appreciate it .
How far is it from here to the airport ?
It ’ s about an hour ’ s drive .
I need to get there before ten.Can we make it ?
I can ’ t promise , but I ’ ll do my best .
Hello , I bought a pen in your shop just before .
Yes , thank you very much .
Now I came back to the hotel and try to show it to my friend , the pen is broken , I am afraid .
Would you change it to a new one ?
Yes , certainly , you have the receipt ?
Then would you kindly come to our shop with the receipt by 10 o'clock , we'll replace it .
Do you have any seats available ?
Yes . This way please .
What's the special today ?
I recommend our New English Pizza .
Then give me a large one and an egg drop soup .
Okay . Wait a minute please .
Uncle Ben , how did the Forbidden City get this name ?
Well , in the feudal society , emperors had supreme power , so his residence was certainly a forbidden palace .
His residence ? You mean the whole palace ?
Yes . The Forbidden City is divided into two parts . The southern section , or the Outer Court was for the emperor to exercise his power over the nation , and the northern part , or the Inner Court was for his royal family .
Oh , unbelievable . This was too luxurious .
Even the whole country belonged to him . That's why he is called the emperor .
OK , then . I love these unique structured towers with the delicate carvings on them . It's really artistic .
Yeah , the buildings and designs of the Forbidden City are the peak of Chinese traditional architecture , not only scientific but also suitable for living .
I agree . It's definitely a product of wisdom . Well , why were those small animal sculptures placed on the tops of the buildings ?
Some of them are mascots and some are symbols of power .
Why are there so many yellow things ? Is yellow the lucky color in China ?
Oh , no . In fact , yellow is the symbol of the royal family .
Just like the pattern dragon , right ?
Exactly . Here is the Nine-dragon Screen .
Oh , it's really fabulous . I wanna take a picture here .
Sure , this will be a really good picture .
May I help you , sir ?
I want a pair of locus .
Take a look at the ones on display , please .
Could I have the check , please ?
Okay . I'll just be a minute .