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Can I help you? __eou__ I hope so. I'm looking for some material for a paper I'm writing, and I'm not quite sure where to look. __eou__ I'll certainly try to help you.What topic is your paper on? __eou__ My paper is on the influence of television on children. __eou__ There are several possible sources you might use for...
Excuse me, could you tell me where you have got that music book? __eou__ Certainly. Let me see.Oh, it's on that shelf. __eou__ It's too high. I can't reach it.Could you help me? __eou__ Of course.Here you are. __eou__ Thank you very much. __eou__
How long can I keep these books? __eou__ A month. Don't forget to return them by the due date. __eou__ What if I can't finish them by then? __eou__ Bring them back to the circulation desk and renew them. __eou__ Any terrible fines? __eou__ Sure. __eou__
I've been thinking of taking I've been thinking of taking a Crazy English course.Do you think it's a good idea __eou__ Sure! You should do anything you can to improve your English. __eou__ Really? Do you think English is that important? __eou__ Of course it is.In fact, I'll even take the course with you if you want. __...
Did you have a part-time job when you were still in school? __eou__ No. I was way too busy studying all the time. How about you? __eou__ Yeah. I worked about 20 hours a week in a pizza restaurant. __eou__ What was that like? __eou__ It was always very busy there. __eou__ What did you do? __eou__ I stood behind the regi...
Can I borrow these magazines? __eou__ Fill in the slip, then take it to the circulation desk. They will get you what you want. __eou__ Are we allowed to go into the stacks to look for books? __eou__ Sorry, the stacks are closed to undergraduate students. __eou__
Can I help you? __eou__ Have you got the latest ONXIU magazine? __eou__ Yes, but it's checked out. __eou__ What a pity! I missed it again. __eou__ It's popular you know. You want to reserve it? __eou__ Yes, please. __eou__ Fill out this form and we will send you a note when we get the book. __eou__ Thank you. What shal...
What can I do for you? __eou__ Would you recommend some materials on the World War Two? __eou__ Have you found a particular item from the card catalogue? __eou__ Yes, but I don't think they are enough for me. __eou__ Oh, maybe you can find something from the New York Times, or the Washington Post during that period. __...
What would you say if I told you I was going to quit school? __eou__ I’d say, think twice about it. Well, you are not going to quit school, are you? __eou__ I don't know. I failed my exam. __eou__ What did you get? __eou__ A B plus. __eou__ That's not bad. __eou__ But I should have aced it. I mean I finished the paper ...
This is my admission card, and these are the books. __eou__ OK, a moment, please. __eou__ By the way, can I renew the borrowing? __eou__ For which one? __eou__ Sense and Sensibility, English version. __eou__ Yes, of course. __eou__ Can I just do it here? __eou__ Sorry. No. You should go to the other counter. __eou__ OK...
Have we handed out all the water? __eou__ Yes. So what else to do now? __eou__ Nothing. The teacher said the only thing left was to get back all the disposable cups later. __eou__ I see. How do you like the game? __eou__ Terrific. There is one girl said, It is the best game I've ever watched. __eou__ Who do you think d...
There are lots of new teachers in our class this semester. __eou__ Yeah, so what do you think about the teachers? __eou__ To be honest, I like all of them, except for the math teacher. Though he must be quite young, he seems like an old person. He's so boring. __eou__ I think so too. I don't like him either. Well, who ...
I've been so stressed these days. __eou__ What's the matter? Are you OK? __eou__ I don't know where to go for college, and what to major in. __eou__ Don't worry. You have plenty of time to decide. __eou__ And I also want to get scholarships to help me pay for the tuition. I want to get the burden off my family. __eou__...
Hello, 8520388 2. __eou__ Hi, this is Maria. Is that Shirley? __eou__ Hi, Maria, this is Shirley. __eou__ Shirley, do you know today's homework from our economic law class? I have written it on a piece of paper but I can't find it now. __eou__ Hold on for a moment please. I'm fetching my textbook. __eou__ OK. __eou__ O...
Are these your text books? Biochemistry, General Ecology, Botany, Cell Genetics, Molecular Genetics... __eou__ Yes. I gotta review all of them for the final exam. It is just around the corner. __eou__ Oh, right! Do you have many exams at the end of each semester? __eou__ That depends. Some semesters have many, some don...
You are late again, Maria. The teacher is about to come. __eou__ I know. I have to prepare the supper for the whole family before I leave. __eou__ Oh, Ben has been cooking for us since I started attending this evening class. The good thing is, he has made great progress in cooking. __eou__ The housework is really a big...
So what do you feel like doing this evening? How about going to the cinema? __eou__ Ah, that's a good idea. But I heard the film club of our school would show a film for free. Maybe we don't need to go to the cinema. __eou__ That's good! I've also heard there will be a party held by the Students'Union tomorrow evening....
Are you studying here? __eou__ Yes, I am studying in Eastern Asian language department. __eou__ What are you major in? __eou__ I major in Japanese. __eou__ What do you think of the literature course. __eou__ It's very helpful.the course has let me into a world of literature. i read so many great literatures. __eou__
Do you offer a course in business management? __eou__ Yes, we do. __eou__ How many nights a week is it? __eou__ It's 3 nights a week, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. __eou__ And how long does the course last? __eou__ It lasts for 9 months. __eou__ When does it start? __eou__ The next beginning class starts on October 25t...
Finally the class is over. Be quick. Ben must have been waiting for long. __eou__ Oh, I am so tired. My back is sore and my neck hurts. __eou__ That's normal. You have been sitting for three hours, with your attention highly concentrated. __eou__ You are wrong, Shirley. I was always absent-minded in the class. I meant ...
Come in, come in, what can I do for you? __eou__ Professor Donald, are you giving your advanced geology course again next semester? __eou__ Yes, I am applying on it. __eou__ I wonder if I could enroll in it. I know it is a graduate course and I'm a junior, but... __eou__ Aren't you a bit young? I have a lot of qualifie...
Are there many idioms in English? __eou__ There are hundreds and hundreds.English is particularly rich in idiomatic expressions. __eou__ Can you give us an example? __eou__ I'll look up the rate.To look up doesn't mean to look high into the sky or to look at the roof.It means to search for and find some information. __...
Let's program your courses, since you have had English literature, you should take American literature and American prose and fiction.You transcript indicate that your english background is strong, so I don't think you have any problem with it. __eou__ How many credits for each course? __eou__ Three, you also should ta...
Are you studying any languages here? __eou__ Yes, I'm studying in the Foreign Languages Department. __eou__ What are you majoring in? __eou__ I'm majoring in English. __eou__ Is it difficult to learn? __eou__ Yes.The language is hard to learn, but it's interesting. __eou__ Do you know anything about Britain and America...
What do you like to do with your free time? __eou__ Study English. __eou__ You mean you like to study English? Why? __eou__ It gives me great satisfaction. __eou__ Studying English wouldn't give me any satisfaction.It's hard work. __eou__ I don't mind the work. I think it's worthwhile. __eou__
Margaret, do you think I should enroll in the science course? __eou__ Yes, I think so, If you want to graduated this year, you've got to take a science course. __eou__ Right, I figure since you are doing premedical, you know about the very courses. __eou__ Well, I have to take biology, chemistry, maps and physics.what ...
Do you speak only English in the class, or does your teacher explain everything to you in Spanish? __eou__ Oh, we never speak Spanish in class! Miss.Parker speaks to us only in English. __eou__ I suppose she's right.Does she speak English very slowly? __eou__ Not always.Sometimes we don't understand her.Then she has to...
Well, you seem to enjoy speaking English. __eou__ You can't help learning when you're using it all day.You'll see. A few weeks'study in the school will have a similar effect on you. __eou__ I hope so.You see, at the moment I find it difficult to get used to the teacher's speed and accent. I'm awfully worried, I can't r...
Who's that over here? __eou__ That's the new teacher. __eou__ What do you think of the teacher? __eou__ She's very nice. __eou__ What does she teach? __eou__ English, of course. __eou__ Is she your teacher? __eou__ Yes. She teaches our class three times a week. __eou__ Can she speak Chinese to her students? __eou__ Not...
What do you think of your teacher? __eou__ He's very strict with us. __eou__ And I hear he gives very good lectures. __eou__ Indeed. He's strict with himself, too. We can see every lecture of his is well-prepared. __eou__
Miss Fallen, can you tell me why you want to get a visa to the States? __eou__ To study. I am going to the University of Tampa to do a postgraduate course for three years. __eou__ And do you have the Letter of Acceptance from the University with you? __eou__ Yes, here it is. __eou__ Thank you very much. And do you have...
Our maths teacher is rather humorous. __eou__ On the contrary, I think he's very serious. __eou__ No, not at all. His examples are really interesting. __eou__ So they're easy to remember. __eou__ Yeah, how about your maths teacher? __eou__ He's an old antique, very serious. __eou__ Bad luck, Anne. __eou__ Hey! How abou...
Hi, Walter! __eou__ Hi, Sterling! __eou__ What do you think of our new teacher? __eou__ Professor Wood? I think he's a brilliant scientist. __eou__ You're got a point there. But do you think he's a little absent-minded? __eou__ I guess so. __eou__
I don't think the teacher had a right to say that. The teacher was wrong to have accused her in front of the whole class. __eou__ You've got to be joking! It's the teacher's right to say anything wants, and if she saw Myra cheating, she certainly had the right to say so. __eou__ I agree she had the right to say somethi...
Why did the teacher criticise Myra in front of the whole class? __eou__ Because Myra was cheating on exams, and she spoke back rudely. __eou__ I don't think that Myra should have spoken so rudely to the teacher. I know she was angry, but that's still no excuse for rudeness. __eou__
How are you getting along with your paper? __eou__ I haven't finished it. It is very difficult. __eou__ You should hand it in before next Sunday. __eou__ Oh, I know. I will try my best. __eou__ I believe you can do a good job. __eou__
Helen, you must be excited at going to America to study. __eou__ Yeah, I've been looking forward to it for ages. __eou__ What do your classmates think of it? __eou__ They give me a lot of congratulations. __eou__ How long will you study there. __eou__ Oh, maybe three years. I will study and get the master degree first....
Have you been in America long, Hellen? __eou__ No. Only for a couple of weeks. __eou__ Where are you going to study? __eou__ I am going to register at Harvard next month. __eou__ What are you going to major in? __eou__ I am going to major in tourism. What about you? How long have you been here? __eou__ For nearly four ...
Are you studying here? __eou__ Yes, I am studying in Eastern Asian language department. __eou__ What are you majoring in? __eou__ I major in Japanese. __eou__ What do you think of the literature course? __eou__ It's very helpful. The course has let me into a new world of literature. I read so many great literatures. __...
Come in, come in, what can I do for you? __eou__ Professor Donald, are you giving your advanced geology course again next semester? __eou__ Yes, I am applying on it. __eou__ I wonder if I could enroll in it. I know it is a graduate course and I'm a junior, but... __eou__ Aren't you a bit young? I have a lot of qualifie...
What courses are you going to take next year? __eou__ Well, I am certainly going to take chemistry and physics, but I haven't decided on the other subjects yet. I’d like to take English. __eou__ Why are you going to take English with chemistry and physics? __eou__ Because I want to study English literature. But I think...
Let's program your courses. Since you have had English literature, you should take American literature and American prose and fiction.You transcript indicate that your English background is strong, so I don't think you have any problem with it. __eou__ How many credits for each course? __eou__ Three, you also should ta...
Marquet, do you think I should enroll in the science course? __eou__ Yes, I think so. If you want to graduated this year, you've got to take a science course. __eou__ Right, I figure since you are doing premedical, you know about the very courses. __eou__ Well, I have to take biology, chemistry, maps and physics. What ...
Where's Mrs. Johnson? __eou__ Just call her Lisa, Mary. She's cooking dinner. __eou__ I see. Can I sit down? __eou__ Of course! Make yourself at home. __eou__ Thank you, Mr. Johnson. __eou__ Please, just call me Tom. __eou__ Okay, Tom. __eou__ Where's Cindy? __eou__ She's upstairs in my room. __eou__ Can you tell her t...
Before we begin eating, I'd like to present everyone with a gift from Taiwan. __eou__ What is it? __eou__ It's a Taiwanese puppet doll. __eou__ It's huge! __eou__ Yeah. They're usually this big. __eou__ The craftsmanship is excellent. __eou__ All the parts work. __eou__ Thank you so much. __eou__ Don't mention it. __eo...
Mary, can you help me set the table? __eou__ Sure. __eou__ This is usually my chore. __eou__ I don't mind helping. __eou__ We need to set the table for four. __eou__ So that's four plates, four forks, four knives, and four spoons? __eou__ That's right. Mom didn't know where to buy chopsticks for you. __eou__ Don't be s...
I don't think the teacher had a right to say that.The teacher was wrong to have accused her in front of the whole class. __eou__ You've got to be joking! It's the teacher's right to say anything wants, and if she saw Myra cheating, she certainly had the right to say so. __eou__ I agree she had the right to say somethin...
Our maths teacher is rather humorous. __eou__ On the contrary, I think he's very serious. __eou__ No, not at all.His examples are really interesting. __eou__ So they're easy to remember. __eou__ Yeah, how about your maths teacher? __eou__ He's an old antique, very serious. __eou__ Bad luck, Anne. __eou__ Hey! How about...
Don't talk too much, Tom. We are on duty today, we should hurry up. __eou__ OK. __eou__ Tom, your task is to clean the blackboard. __eou__ How about yourself? __eou__ I'm going to sweep the floor first. __eou__ Daniel, I am not tall enough to reach the of the blackboard. __eou__ Stand on the chair, Pig Tom. Use your br...
School has added several new courses to our grade this semester. I have more homework to do now. __eou__ What's your favorite course, Daniel? __eou__ I like science most. __eou__ Science? That's a surprise. __eou__ Surprise? __eou__ I thought you would like PE. __eou__ I do like PE, but I am interested in science. __eo...
Daniel, would you like to have a look at my dorm? __eou__ Of course, I'd like to. __eou__ It is a small room, just for 4 people. __eou__ What is in it? __eou__ It only has 4 beds and 4 writing desks, but it is spacious and bright. __eou__ Do you get along with your roommates? __eou__ Of course. They are very friendly. ...
Daniel, I can't catch up with the English teacher very well. __eou__ What's the problem? __eou__ You are quite good at English, can you help me with it. __eou__ That's OK. But you'd better take an additional course in some English schools. __eou__ English school? What is that? __eou__ This kind of school is good at hel...
Adam, could you show me around the school? __eou__ No problem. __eou__ What's the tallest building? __eou__ You mean the white building near the playground? __eou__ Yes. __eou__ That is the library. And it has more than 1,000, 000 books. __eou__ What's the building to the south of the library? __eou__ You know, our sch...
Is it your first time to join the sports meeting of Junior High School? __eou__ Yes, and it's great. What are the events at the sports meeting? __eou__ Long-distance race, dash, hurdle race, relay race, standing long jump, high jump, shotput and so on. __eou__ Our neighbor, Bruce, will take part in the relay race. Let'...
Could you please help me to check out the book? __eou__ Sure, what's the author's name, please. __eou__ I can't remember that clearly. It probably be Charles... __eou__ Charles Dickens? __eou__ No, no, no. I'm not interested in literature. __eou__ OK, do you know the title of the book? __eou__ Oh, sorry. I'm always abs...
Excuse me, could you tell me where you have got that music book? __eou__ Certainly. Let me see. Oh, it's on that self. __eou__ It's too high. I can't reach it. Could you help me? __eou__ Of course. Here you are. __eou__ Thank you very much. __eou__
Do you offer a course in business management? __eou__ Yes, we do. __eou__ How many nights a week is it? __eou__ It's 3 nights a week, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. __eou__ And how long does the course last? __eou__ It lasts for 9 months. __eou__ When does it start? __eou__ The next beginning class starts on October 25t...
At what age do children start school in your country? __eou__ At five. __eou__ Do boys and girls go to school together? __eou__ Yes, they do. __eou__ Do you think this is a good idea? __eou__ Yes, I do. __eou__ Do some children go on to university? __eou__ Yes, they do. __eou__ What examinations do they take first? __e...
Good morning, Miss. __eou__ Morning. Can I help you? __eou__ Yes, I'd like to know how to use the library. You know, I'm a new student here. __eou__ All you need is your student identification card to check out books. __eou__ Yes.Here's my identification. __eou__ That's all you need. __eou__ Thank you very much. By the...
Excuse me, Miss. __eou__ Yes. May I help you? __eou__ I'm a graduate student here in mathematics. I've just come from China and I've never used a western library before. I'll be here for five years, so I'd like to learn to use the library as efficiently as possible. I wonder if someone might have time to show me around...
Can I help you? __eou__ Yes. I'd like to borrow these books. __eou__ Just a second. I'll see if I can find them for you. __eou__ Thanks. __eou__ Here you are. You must return them within a month. __eou__ What happens if I'm not finished with them in a month? __eou__ You can come in and renew them unless someone else ha...
Who's that over here? __eou__ That's the new teacher. __eou__ What do you think of the teacher? __eou__ She's very nice. __eou__ What does she teach? __eou__ English, of course. __eou__ Is she your teacher? __eou__ Yes.She teaches our class three times a week. __eou__ Can she speak Chinese to her students? __eou__ Not ...
You're just left school, haven't you, Emily? __eou__ Yes, I finished last Friday. __eou__ You sound relieved. __eou__ Well, yes. I don't mind admitting that I am. I enjoyed school, but I did object to having to go in every day once we've done all our exams. __eou__ Well, what are you going to do now? Have you made any ...
In my country, we go to school from 8 o'clock in the morning until five in the afternoon. __eou__ Five days a week, too? __eou__ Actually, five and a half.On Saturday, we have classes only in the morning. __eou__ Gosh! __eou__ That's too much for us really. __eou__ Where are you going now? __eou__ I'm going to try to f...
Our maths teacher is rather humorous. __eou__ On the contrary, I think he's very serious. __eou__ No, not at all.His examples are really interesting. __eou__ So they're easy to remember. __eou__ Yeah, how about your maths teacher? __eou__ He's an old antique, very serious. __eou__ Bad luck, Anne. __eou__ Hey! How about...
What do you think of your teacher? __eou__ He's very strict with us. __eou__ And I hear he gives very good lectures. __eou__ Indeed.He's strict with himself, too.We can see every lecture of his is well-prepared. __eou__
Excuse me.Where do I register? __eou__ Oh, over there in Pacific Pavilion. __eou__ Is that the large, white building? __eou__ Yeah, that's it. __eou__ Thanks. __eou__
Hi, Lilly, it’s so nice to see you again. __eou__ Hum, me too. This winter holiday was especially long. What have you done? __eou__ Nothing special. I had a get-together with some schoolmates at the high school, visited the Internet and read a couple of books which I had been longing for. How about yours? __eou__ You k...
What's the matter? You don't look well. __eou__ I am worried. __eou__ What about? __eou__ My exam. __eou__ Oh, is that all? __eou__ I feel very nervous about it. __eou__ Don't worry about it. Try to look on the bright sight of things. __eou__
what do you hope to do when you finish university? __eou__ I’d like to go into management. I’Ve applied for several jobs already and I’m hopeful that I’ll get some job offers. How about you? __eou__ after I graduate, I have to do some more studies to pass exams to become a lawyer. I think I’Ve got a good chance of pass...
How are you doing today? __eou__ Good. Thanks for asking. __eou__ What may I do for you? __eou__ I need help with something. __eou__ What do you need help with? __eou__ I am looking for a newspaper article. __eou__ Have you looked in the periodicals? __eou__ I didn’t even think about that. __eou__ I can show you where ...
That looks like an interesting book. __eou__ It is. It’s got pictures of interesting building from all over the world, with brief descriptions of how they were build, their purpose, and so on. __eou__ There are the pyramids. It’s easy to see how they got that name! they don’t have smooth sides though. __eou__ They don’...
What book is that? __eou__ I just bought a new atlas. I’m looking this map of the world. Look at Russia! That’s a vast country. __eou__ Canada, china, and the use are huge too. __eou__ There are several tiny countries in the world too. Countries like Monaco are smaller than many cities. __eou__ Those small countries ar...
What can I do for you? __eou__ I want to check out these books. __eou__ I need your library card. __eou__ I have it right here. __eou__ It seems you have late fees. __eou__ Are you sure? __eou__ Yes, I’m sure. __eou__ How much? __eou__ Your late fees come to $ 24.50. __eou__ I don’t have that right now. __eou__ You hav...
How may I help you? __eou__ I need to check these books out. __eou__ Do you have your library card? __eou__ Here it is. __eou__ It appears that you have late fees. __eou__ Really? __eou__ Yes, really. __eou__ How much do I owe? __eou__ You owe $ 24.50 in late fees. __eou__ I don’t have that much today. __eou__ I’m sorr...
What do you need? __eou__ I would like to check out a book. __eou__ I’m going to need your library card. __eou__ I don’t have a library card. __eou__ Why don’t you apply for one right now? __eou__ Sure. That would be great. __eou__ Please fill out this application. __eou__ Okay. Here you go. __eou__ Now, sign your name...
What can I do for you? __eou__ I need a passport. __eou__ You can apply for one here. __eou__ When can I do that? __eou__ If you like, you can apply right now. __eou__ That would be great. __eou__ I’m going to need you to complete this application. __eou__ What else do I have to do? __eou__ Then I will take your pictur...
Can you tell me where I can park? __eou__ Are you driving a motorcycle or an automobile? __eou__ I drive an automobile. __eou__ Fine. You can either park in the student lot or on the street. Do you know what a handicapped space is? __eou__ Yes, I have seen those spots. __eou__ Well, when you see the blue spots with the...
Good morning. Is this where I can get a library card issued to me? __eou__ No problem, we have a short form right here ; just hand it to me when you are done. __eou__ I'm done. __eou__ That looks great, but I will also need your driver's license or other form of I. D. __eou__ Sure, here it is. __eou__ Well, this looks ...
Professor, I will not be here for our next class meeting. __eou__ Is this absolutely necessary? __eou__ I tried to work something out, but I really do have to miss one class. __eou__ Will you be able to make up the work you missed? __eou__ I'm going to be doing a lot of extra reading. __eou__ Remember that I will only ...
Excuse me, Professor. I am going to miss next week's class. __eou__ Is this something that you could schedule for another time? __eou__ No, I have to do this ; it's important! __eou__ Have you arranged for someone to take notes for you? __eou__ I've made arrangements with a friend to help me. __eou__ You know that I on...
I would like to register for a class today. __eou__ No problem, what class would you like to take? __eou__ I would very much enjoy taking a Psychology class.Because I'm crazy. __eou__ There are two classes that are still open. __eou__ Which days are these classes on? __eou__ The first class is a Tuesday and Thursday cl...
Can you tell me what the date and time of our field trip is? __eou__ We are leaving on our science field trip at 8 a. m. next Monday. Do you have something to write that down on? __eou__ Yes, I can write that on my calendar. __eou__ That will be on the second of December. Be there half an hour early to get your bags on...
Hello, I need to register for a class. __eou__ What class are you trying to take? __eou__ I want to take a Psychology class. __eou__ Well, there are only two classes open. __eou__ Can you tell me what days the classes are on? __eou__ One class is on Tuesday and Thursday from 2 p. m. to 4. __eou__ And the other class? _...
Could you help me to register for a class? __eou__ Do you know what class you want to take? __eou__ Are there any Psychology classes available? __eou__ I believe there are still two Psychology classes open. __eou__ On what days are the classes? __eou__ There is one class on Tuesday and Thursday from 2 to 4. __eou__ Can...
You spoken English is pretty good. Please tell me your experience in learning English. __eou__ Uh, I don't know what to say. What do you want to know? __eou__ What's your method of learning? __eou__ Let me think a minute. I think I always try to take every chance to practice. __eou__ What if there is no chance? I mean ...
Could you help me? __eou__ What do you need? __eou__ I can't seem to find my class. __eou__ What building is it in? __eou__ It's in the C building. __eou__ Oh, I know exactly where that is. __eou__ Do you think you can tell me where it is? __eou__ Sure, what room number is it? __eou__ It's room number 261. __eou__ I ha...
My German teacher thought it would be a good idea to have German pen friends to write to in German. __eou__ What a great idea! Now you have a friendly audience to practice with! __eou__ The only thing is that my pen friend will be writing in English. __eou__ Oh, he wants to practice his language skills, too. __eou__ Th...
I used to think that Americans had so much money they didn’t know what to do with it. __eou__ You did? __eou__ Yes. But now I’Ve learned differently. Now I have a more realistic opinion. __eou__ What do you think now? __eou__ There are lots of jobs, and almost everybody works. There is a high standard of living. People...
How long will it take to learn English? Will I be able to take other courses next semester or will English take up all of my time? __eou__ It’s hard to say. Language isn’t like other studies. __eou__ You mean I could finish this course and still not know English? You’Ve got to be kidding! __eou__ I’m not kidding. Learn...
How are you doing with your English Language studies? __eou__ I think I'm making good progress. __eou__ Is it harder than you thought? __eou__ At first it was, but now I've got the basics.It's fun. __eou__
I have a real problem when I meet people. __eou__ What is it? Maybe I can help. __eou__ I never know when to shake hands and when not to. Can you tell me something about it? __eou__ Do you come from a country where they shake hands? __eou__ Oh yes. Men, women, and children shake hands all the time. __eou__ It’s very si...
What do you think is harder, reading or writing? __eou__ Well, they’re completely different. Reading is passive, and writing is active. __eou__ I don’t think I understand what you mean. Could you explain a little more? __eou__ In reading you need to recognize language by seeing the words on the page and knowing what th...
I’Ve always wondered, what’s the difference between English for Chinese students and English for native students? __eou__ I don’t know. What do you think? __eou__ I think a Chinese student concentrates on written English, and uses it as a basis for communicating. From start to finish he’s learning vocabulary and fundam...
Do you mind if I ask you a question? __eou__ No, not at all. Go ahead. __eou__ What do you do in order to improve your English? __eou__ I go to movies ; I go to lectures ; I listen to the radio ; I do lots of things. Most importantly, I practice every chance I get. __eou__ It’s a good idea to have a radio, isn’t it? __...
Would you like to go to work or continue your studies after graduation? __eou__ I think I will continue my studies. Now it's not easy for a graduate with bachelor's degree to get a job since there are so many graduates with master's or doctor's degree. We are likely to lose in competing with them in the job market. __e...
Are you ok, Chuck? You look pale. __eou__ I'm fine, Katherine. I just stayed up late last night working on my Chinese. __eou__ Oh, poor you. You know what? I found a new way to learn Chinese and it works very well. __eou__ You did? Do tell me. I've spent all these months trying to learn something new about it, but I've...
How's your time spent in the United States? __eou__ Well, pretty good. __eou__ I'm glad to hear that. What impressed you most? __eou__ Well, the cultural differences impressed me most. __eou__ You mean we Chinese think differently from the Americans? __eou__ That's right, quite different. One day one of my American fri...
Matthew, do you know much about body language in countries around the world? __eou__ Sure, I've picked up a few things from travelling around for work. Why? __eou__ Well, I had a meeting today with a woman from Japan and she wouldn't stop bowing! I didn't know what to do! __eou__ Did you bow back? __eou__ No, I tried t...
How long have you been in America? __eou__ For more than five years. __eou__ Do you think it's easy for a Chinese to get accustomed to the western culture? __eou__ It's no picnic. __eou__