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Where do you live now? __eou__ I live in Haitian District where there are lot of universities. __eou__ Which street do you live on? __eou__ I live at No. 50 Xingu Street. __eou__
Where are you living? __eou__ I live in the southern part of this city. I rent a house. __eou__ Do you move a lot? __eou__ No, I don't. __eou__
How big is your family? __eou__ My family is not big, there are only 3 of us-my parents and I. __eou__ Who supports the family? __eou__ My father supports the family, and he is the sole breadwinner. My mother is a housewife. __eou__ Do you live with your family? __eou__ Yes, we live a happy life together. __eou__
Well, I am a regular member of this club. __eou__ Do you have to pay to join? __eou__ Yes, membership fees vary depending on the club but usually they run into tens of thousands of dollars. __eou__ Wow, that much? Don't they have any public courses? __eou__ Very few, unfortunately. __eou__ How was your game today? __eo...
Do you have any siblings? __eou__ Yes, I do. I am the oldest child. I have a sister and a brother. My sister is in college and my brother in high school. __eou__ How do you get along with them? __eou__ We get alone very well. __eou__
I hate landing in the sand trap! Now I'm probably going to waste strokes getting it out. __eou__ At least you haven't landed in the water yet. I've done that on the last two holes. __eou__ Could you hand me my wedge? I'll try... __eou__ Here you go. I'll wait for you to get on the green before I putt. __eou__ No. you g...
Tom, Christmas Day is coming. Merry Christmas to you. __eou__ Thank you. And a merry Christmas to you! __eou__
Happy New Year! __eou__ Thank you! The same to you. __eou__ Have you got any plans? __eou__ I've been invited over to a friend's. And you? __eou__ My roommate's having a party. __eou__
Do you know that the dolphin is the most intelligent animal in the world? __eou__ Yes. Dolphins have a big brain and they are very smart. They are also the fastest swimmers in the world. __eou__ They must be amazing animals. __eou__ They are. I read a story about a dolphin saving a A from drowning in the sea. __eou__ I...
Judy, your husband has a really nice car. __eou__ Thanks. It's a lot better than mine, and it's new. __eou__ Where are you going? __eou__ We're going to visit my sister in the city. __eou__ I didn't know your sister lives in the city, when did she move there? __eou__ About a year ago. She lives in an apartment on 3rd s...
I went to Jessie's birthday party yesterday. It was very good. __eou__ I didn't know about it. What did you do? __eou__ We ate a lot of things. We played games and gave gifts to Jessie. We had a lot of fun. __eou__ You were really lucky. __eou__ My birthday comes next month. I want to hold a birthday party, too. __eou_...
Will you help me take these things to the car? __eou__ OK, which car do you want me to put them in? __eou__ Bring them to my wife's car. __eou__ Which one is hers? __eou__ The blue SUV in front of the Honda. __eou__ What should I take first? __eou__ That chair over there, but please be careful with it. It was a gift fr...
What's your name? __eou__ My name is Sam. __eou__ How are you, Sam? __eou__ I'm fine. Thank you. __eou__ Where are you from, Sam? __eou__ I'm from England. __eou__ What is your job? __eou__ I'm a bank manager. __eou__
Hello, Steven. Congratulations! __eou__ Thank you. __eou__ How's your married life? __eou__ We're happy together now. We both think that we're a well-matched couple. __eou__ That's very good. It's said that marriage is the Ab of love. But the words may not be right. __eou__ The situation differs in person. __eou__
I just finished reading this article'Getting Old Gracefully '. It's a very good article. __eou__ What does it say? __eou__ A lot of things. There is a part about how old people should accept being old and stop feeling restless. You really should read it. __eou__ Thank you. But I don't think I'll bother. __eou__ Why not...
You are quite busy every day. __eou__ Yes. Work starts at eight and I arrive home after six. __eou__ So you have to work all day. __eou__ I can take a break at lunch time, but it is only 30 minutes. __eou__ I see you sometimes work on weekends, too. __eou__ Yes, I really don't like it. __eou__
Julia, why have you prepared a candlelight dinner? Anything special to celebrate? Did you get a promotion? __eou__ Honey, don't tell me that you forgot our anniversary, did you? __eou__ Oh, my dear, how can I forget such an important day? I was just kidding. Look at this box. __eou__ What's in it? __eou__ Have a guess....
Hello, Tom, are you free next Sunday? __eou__ I think so. Why did you ask that? __eou__ I'm going to have my first baby, so I plan to hold a baby shower next Sunday. __eou__ Congratulations! Why do people hold parties before the baby is born? __eou__ It's the tradition. But baby showers as we know them today were not c...
Hello, Tom. I'm really glad to meet you here. __eou__ I'm glad too. Steven, I want to tell you that I'm going to divorce my wife. __eou__ I'm so surprised, B. Why did you decide to end your marriage suddenly? __eou__ We don't get along well with each other and fight a lot. __eou__ I didn't know that. I thought that you...
Happy birthday, Ms. Lin. Here is a present for you. __eou__ Oh, thank you! It's very kind of you. Ah, it is a porcelain vase. __eou__ I hope you like it. __eou__ Yes, it is lovely. I have been expecting something like this for a long time. Thanks ever so much. __eou__ I am glad you like it. __eou__
Steven, I need badly your help. __eou__ What's the matter? __eou__ My wife has found that I have an affair with my secretary, and now she is going to divorce me. __eou__ How could you cheat on your wife? You have been married for ten years. __eou__ Yes, I know I'm wrong. But I swear that the affair lasts only for two m...
I went bungee jumping yesterday. It was so exciting. __eou__ Do you really enjoy such dangerous sports? __eou__ Yes, They are great fun and very challenging, too. Some day I'll want to try deep-sea diving and rock-climbing, too. __eou__ You are a real fan of extreme sports. __eou__ Yes. I love facing danger and overcom...
Hi, happy new year! __eou__ Hey, the same to you! __eou__ Time flies! One year has already been a history! __eou__ Definitely, it's time to say bye-bye to the last year and to say hello to the new year! __eou__ Yeah. Have you made any good resolutions for this new year? __eou__ Some resolutions? That's a wonderful idea...
Jim, I heard you took a trip to San Diego. Is that right? __eou__ Yeah, I just got back this morning. __eou__ That sounds really nice. What did you do there? __eou__ Well, we were only there for three days, so we didn't do too much. We went shopping and went out to dinner a few times. And at night we walked around the ...
Hey! I have a surprise for you. __eou__ What is it? __eou__ Open this card and read. __eou__ A trip to China for summer vacation. Wow! What a wonderful surprise! Thank you. This is the best surprise I've ever had. __eou__
What are your weekend arrangements? __eou__ There're many things I can do on weekends. __eou__ What sort of things are you interested in? __eou__ I'm keen on talking short trips to nearby scenic spots. More often than not, I go with some of my friends. By the way, what are your favorites? __eou__ I love swimming and cy...
Thanks for inviting me. And happy birthday, Julia. __eou__ Many thanks for your present. I'm so glad you are able to come. __eou__
Well, Mike, nowadays there's much talk about nanometer. But what on earth is it? __eou__ Nanometer is a length scale. It's one billionth of a meter, roughly ten times the size of an individual atom. __eou__ Hmm... it's hard to figure out the exact size, I'm afraid. __eou__ Well, let's make it this way. For comparison, ...
Happy birthday, Alice, here is a little something for you. __eou__ Thank you very much, David. It's an excellent birthday gift. __eou__
I'm here to express my congratulations to you on your birthday. And I wish you many happy returns of the day. Here is a birthday present for you. __eou__ Many thanks for your presence. __eou__
Let's meet tonight at the Thai restaurant at about 5. __eou__ Fine, I'll take a taxi. __eou__ Why don't you walk? It's only about 20 minutes walking and it's a nice evening. __eou__ Never thought about it, I sure you are right. It's quite a short walk. __eou__ Ha-ha, see you then. __eou__
How did your vacation go? __eou__ I traveled the Three Gorges. __eou__ What about the trip? Do you enjoy yourself? __eou__ Yes, we had a good time. The trip was terrific. We toured the Three Gorges by boat. Its realty exciting! __eou__ Did your boat float down the river? __eou__ Yes. There are many places where the gor...
Nowadays, ships and boats are no longer so important in transportation as they used to be. __eou__ True. With the extension of railways and highways, and the improvement of safety and capacity of airplanes, ships and boats have been giving place to trains, planes and automobiles. __eou__ I read in the newspapers that t...
Do you have brothers and sisters? __eou__ No, I am the only child in my family. __eou__ Oh, I have an elder sister. She is married.. Her husband is a businessman. __eou__ Do they live with you and your parents? __eou__ No, they live alone. __eou__
I hate computer games. __eou__ Why? They are fine. __eou__ Because they are too violent. Some of them are even disgusting. __eou__ Indeed there are bad games. But many of them are good. __eou__ If boys grow up with computer games, they will surely become bad. __eou__ Come on. Things are not so bad. Boys can learn to us...
Scientists have found a second solar system in the universe. __eou__ What's the second solar system? __eou__ It's just a system like ours, with a star and a number of planets going around it. __eou__ Is this good news or bad news? __eou__ It's exciting news! If we find a second solar system, we might find a second eart...
I'm going to the store downtown this afternoon to try on my wedding dresses. __eou__ Oh my gosh, how exciting! __eou__ Will you come with me and help me choose? __eou__ Sure, I will. How can I miss that? __eou__ Good. I think I'll get too nervous to look at myself in the mirror! __eou__ Oh, don't. I'm sure you'll be th...
I think it's high time we had lunch. __eou__ Of course. I can eat a horse now. __eou__ I am sorry for that. I was so attracted by the beautiful scenery. __eou__ Where shall we go now? A Chinese restaurant or a local one? __eou__ I suppose the local one. __eou__
I think Bill Clinton is a good president. __eou__ But he has the sex scandal. __eou__ Well. Maybe he isn't a good husband, but he is a successful president. __eou__ I agree. He is also an excellent speaker. __eou__ Yes, he is. Of course he makes mistakes, but who doesn’t. __eou__ yeah, it’s fair to say so. __eou__
So the company decided to cancel your trip to Hong Kong? __eou__ Yes, The SARS epidemic is not under effective control yet. So I'd better not risk it. __eou__ Maybe it's a good things. If you don't have to go to Hong Kong, you can take a break and take things easy for a while. __eou__ You are right. Maybe we should wor...
Would you like to play golf with me? __eou__ I would like to. but I'm not good at it. __eou__ It doesn't matter. I will teach you. __eou__ That's great! When will we go? __eou__ Borrow morning. __eou__ All right. What should I take? __eou__ Just take your golf club. I will pick you up Borrow. __eou__ Thanks. I will wai...
Are you a soccer fan? __eou__ Yes, I am. I like to watch soccer games on TV, but I don’t play. I watched every game of the 2002 World Cup. __eou__ Which team is your favorite? __eou__ Italian. They played very well, but they were not very lucky. __eou__ I like the Brazilians. They are the real champions. __eou__
Do you like the Harry potter books and movies? __eou__ Not really! __eou__ Why not? They are very fun and exiting. __eou__ Maybe, but I think they are just for kids. __eou__ No, that’s not true. Many adults like the Harry potter books too. __eou__ Maybe they don’t agree with my taste. __eou__
Hey, Maggy, Did you hear about David? __eou__ About David? No, I didn’t hear anything. __eou__ You know, about David and his new boss. __eou__ Sorry, I don’t quite follow you. __eou__ Well, I heard David has been fired. __eou__ Oh, that is a shame. He is really hard working. __eou__
Did you hear Peter just retired? __eou__ Are you sure? He is quite young, isn't he? __eou__ He is not young as he looks. I think he's almost sixty. __eou__ Really? He looks so young. __eou__
I stayed online chatting with friends all night. It was great fun. __eou__ I don't understand. You don't even know the'friends'you are'talking'to! __eou__ It is better I don't know them. So I can say anything I want. __eou__ Do you believe what they say? __eou__ Who cares? It's just online. It's not real. Do you want t...
Do you consider yourself a good mother? __eou__ Yes, I'm a very good mother and successful career woman. __eou__ How can you manage to do both? I mean, it is so hard to be a working mother. __eou__ I think the most important thing is that you should be nice to yourself, like keeping housework simple, spending money on ...
Jim is a genius. He gets along well with everybody and he can always get the work done. __eou__ A boss likes him a lot. He says Jim is a good team player. __eou__ Everybody would like to have Jim on their team. Because he is funny and helpful and he can contribute a lot to the team he belongs to. __eou__ Maybe we all s...
Quite a few people are laid off these days. __eou__ Yeah. It is not easy for them to find another job. __eou__ University graduates have difficulty finding a job too. There seems to be more and more competition in the job market __eou__ It is strange that some people are quitting their jobs in order to find a better on...
Two people were robbed last night near the park. __eou__ Again? The area around the park is too dark at night. There should be more lights there. __eou__ I am afraid of the dark. I don’t feel safe in the dark. I feel someone is hiding in the dark to attack me. __eou__ Your feelings might be right. You should never walk...
Oh, what a beautiful garden! __eou__ These are my roses. The roses have been in flower for a week. __eou__ The garden looks lovely when the roses are in bloom. You must have a lot of pleasure in planting flowers. __eou__ Yes, you are right. I love flowers and hence have taken to growing them. I take care of my flowers ...
I hear scientists in the US have discovered a new AIDS vaccine. __eou__ Does it work? __eou__ I don’t know. The report says it is better than the old vaccines. __eou__ Don’t count on it. I think the best way to prevent AIDS is to keep yourself clean by having clean sex and keeping a regular sex partner. __eou__ Right. ...
What's the matter with you? You don't look well. __eou__ Nothing. Maybe it is just the weather. Rainy days often make me feel a little sad. __eou__ Really? I like rainy days. The moisture in the air is good for my skin. __eou__ Sure. But it is too cold today. I have to put on warm clothes and look stupid. __eou__ Me, t...
Have you heard of the Love Bug? __eou__ Do you mean the'I love you'virus that attacks computers through e-mail? __eou__ Yes. It is one of the most harmful computer viruses in the world. People say it will break out again om Valentines'Day this year. __eou__ This is terrible. Why do hackers play such a dirty trick? __eo...
There will be another sandstorm here tomorrow. __eou__ It's the fourth one this year. Isn't it horrible. __eou__ Yes. We should plant more trees and grass to stop the sand from spreading. __eou__ It may take many years for the trees to grow. I hope people will stop cutting down trees. __eou__ But we need the wood. __eo...
How do you celebrate Thanksgiving in the US? __eou__ Well, Thanksgiving is family event.So on Thanksgiving, family members will get together and enjoy a big Thanksgiving dinner. Kids will have lot of fun. __eou__ Do you say prayers before dinner? __eou__ Yes, we do. It is an exciting moment. __eou__ What is the biggest...
Do you like being a doctor? __eou__ Yes, most of the time. But, sometimes things can get difficult. __eou__ Can you tell me about it? __eou__ You know, sometimes patients can get very unreasonable. They may insist they are sick when they are not. __eou__ What can you do when this happens? __eou__ Not much, usually I'll...
Hi. are you new here? __eou__ Yes. I moved here last week. __eou__ I'm Steven, your neighbour. __eou__ I'm Charlie. Nice to meet you. __eou__ Nice to meet you, too. __eou__ Since we live in the same neighbourhood, maybe we can help each other from now on. __eou__ I guess so. I live next door but one, and hope you'll dr...
Please come in! __eou__ Hi. Steven. I just drop in and want to have a chat with you. __eou__ Oh, so nice of you to come here. Have a seat. Please make yourself at home. __eou__ OK. ( Sit on the sofa ) Wow! Your house was decorated so beautiful. __eou__ Thank you. My wife would be very happy to hear this. __eou__ She mu...
What a wonderful game! __eou__ Yes, the weather is wonderful, the game is wonderful and the players are wonderful. __eou__ I think John is the best player on the field. __eou__ He certainly is. He is the Peckham in our collage. __eou__ Maybe he shouldn’t come to collage, he should become a football star. __eou__
Do you have a park in the city? __eou__ Yes, there is a lake in the park. It is very beautiful. __eou__ That’s great. We can go boating on the lake in the afternoon. __eou__ It’s a good idea. But I am afraid it’s too cold. It is very windy on the lake. __eou__ Then we can take a walk and enjoy the scenery in the park. ...
Julia, I saw two men fighting beside our door this morning. __eou__ I know them. They are the two brothers living next door. __eou__ Brothers? Do you know why they quarreled? __eou__ It's said that the father's will caused the dissension among the two brothers. __eou__ Is there anybody acting as mediator in the dispute...
Hi, Mrs. Henderson. __eou__ Hi, Steven. Do you have time and chat with me? __eou__ Of course I have plenty of time. What's new? __eou__ The new couple next door divorced. Have you heard about it? __eou__ No. The Hills? Who filed for divorce first? __eou__ I guess it Is Mrs Hill. She sued for divorce on the grounds of h...
Tom, I married Julia last month. Have you already known it? __eou__ No, I haven't. I'm so surprised at the news. __eou__ Indeed, we got married too soon. __eou__ Congratulations. But have you heard the proverb that if one gets married too hurriedly one may regret it for a long time? __eou__ Yes. However, I believe that...
I am very interested in a new apartment near the Taxing Plaza, but the price is very high, I really can't afford it. __eou__ How much is it for each square meter? How large is the apartment? __eou__ It's 7500 yuan per square meter, and I really like the one with three bedrooms and a large living room. Its total area is...
Hey, look over there. It seems that there is something interesting going on. Let's go and have a look. __eou__ Sure. It's probably a skiing show. Adam told me there are many skiing clubs whose members put on shows to attract more visitors. __eou__ Look at that. It's so dangerous. My mom would never allow me to do that....
Congratulations! Mr. Stuart! You won the city marathon. __eou__ Thank you. I am very excited. __eou__ We are all very proud of you. __eou__ I am very happy, too. It was a big game and I won. __eou__ I watched the race with my children. We saw you run to the finish line. We all screamed with excitement. __eou__ It was r...
I like to stay here. __eou__ Why? __eou__ People are very kind down your way. You’re lucky. __eou__ Yes, do you always gather to welcome new comers? __eou__ Never. __eou__ Really? __eou__ Yeah. People down our way hardly speak to each other. __eou__
Just make yourself at home. __eou__ Thank you. You are cooking up a storm. __eou__ Wouldn't you like some more chicken? __eou__ No, thank you. I'm afraid I can't take in anymore. __eou__
You have made a poor meal. Let me get you some more fish. __eou__ No, thanks. I have had enough. __eou__ What about some drink? __eou__ Please bring me a cup of coffee. __eou__
The idea about Friday the Thirteenth is totally ridiculous. I don't believe it at all. __eou__ Maybe you can't be so sure. __eou__ Why not? The whole idea is superstitious. __eou__ But some people use this occasion to create trouble. Have you heard of the Black Friday Virus on the computer? It is designed to break out ...
Where did you go yesterday? __eou__ I went to Croydon. __eou__ Did you go shopping? __eou__ No, I went for an interview. __eou__ Oh, did you get a job? __eou__ Yes, I got a job as a Management Trainee. __eou__ Fantastic. __eou__
Oh, it's getting late. I've got to run. It was nice talking to you, karren. __eou__ Thanks, Tim. Nice meeting you, too. __eou__ I guess we'll see each other around. __eou__ Yeah, I hope so. Well, take it easy. __eou__ You too. __eou__
Excuse me, is this seat taken? __eou__ Er... no, go ahead. __eou__ You work upstair, right? I think I have seen you before. I'm Karren, Karren Brown. __eou__ Nice to meet you, Karren. I'm Tim Wang. __eou__ Happy to know you, Tim. __eou__
I visited the Polar Aquarium today. __eou__ Is it like a zoo of polar animals? __eou__ Almost. There are a lot of polar animals sea birds, such as seals, whales and penguins, People don't get much chance of seeing them. __eou__ It must have been fun seeing those unusual animals and birds. __eou__ Absolutely. To be fran...
When do children start school in your country? __eou__ Normally at six. Before that, they spend several years in the kindergarten or pre-school education center. __eou__ But thats only in the cities, isnt it? __eou__ Right. In the countryside, things are more complicated. __eou__ Can kids in the countryside get equally...
Let me see. How much should I pay for you? __eou__ Don’t think about it! __eou__ No, this will not do. Let me see. __eou__ You pay for the taxi and dinner, then to even things up. __eou__ Good ideas. __eou__
Jim and you are bosom friends, aren't you? __eou__ I wouldn't say so. __eou__ What do you mean? __eou__ Well, I thought he was, but he ends up to be a con man. __eou__
I am fed up with Jack. He is so weak in dealing with other people and always eats dirt. __eou__ So he is. But, why not try to help him to become stronger? __eou__ How do you know that I didn’t try? I just couldn’t manage it. __eou__
Look, there are some words on the fish. __eou__ I know that they are auspicious fish. It's quite popular nowadays. __eou__ For God's sake! It's too bloody. How can people be so cruel? __eou__ Not at all. I think the tattoos are so cool and chic. __eou__ You can't prick the fish to please the sick tastes of some bloody ...
John, do you mind helping me prepare for the picnic? __eou__ Sure. Have you checked the weather report? __eou__ Yes. It says it will be sunny all day. No sign of rain at all. __eou__ I'd like some toast and chicken wings. __eou__ Okay. Please take some fruit salad and crackers for me. __eou__ Done. Oh, don't forget to ...
May, is this the Hall of Ancient China? __eou__ Yes. Look at these historical relics here, amazing! __eou__ Why are they all in glass boxes? __eou__ For protection. Some relics will turn to dust if exposed to air. __eou__ So there isn't air in the glass boxes? __eou__ No, there isn't. There is a vacuum in every box. __...
I’m sure that the boy will become nobody when he grows up. __eou__ Be careful of what you say, or you’ll have to eat humble pie. __eou__ Eat humble pie? Impossible, I’Ve never been wrong in judging boys like him. __eou__
Hi, Sue. What's up? __eou__ Hey, Andrew. How's everything with work? __eou__ Ok, I guess. My boss has been on my back recently. __eou__ Really? What's he been doing? __eou__ You know, just giving me lots to do. I'm really busy right now. __eou__ Are you? What are you busy with? __eou__ Oh, lots of things. Mostly traini...
My boss wore a real stupid tie to work today. Can you guess why? __eou__ He isn't a man of good taste for clothes, is he? __eou__ He is, but I didn't mean that. His daughter bought him a tie as a Father's Day gift, and he was very happy to wear it and show it off to us in the office. __eou__ It must be hard being a fat...
The results of the poll show Bill Clinton's approval rating has gone up in his second term. Do you find that interesting? __eou__ Well, I think Clinton deserves high marks for doing his job generally, but he may get low marks for his honesty and personal image. __eou__ That is exactly what the poll shows. Although the ...
Hey, Mike. Can I ask you something? __eou__ Sure, what's up? __eou__ I'm going to gamble on the world cup tonight. Who do you think will win? __eou__ Good question. I have to think about it. __eou__ My husband is betting on France. __eou__ France? Is he crazy? __eou__ What do you mean? __eou__ Well, how can I put this?...
I think Andy's party will be fun. __eou__ Yeah, I think so. Oh, by the way, I need to ask you something. __eou__ What's that? __eou__ Could I get back the sweater you borrowed? __eou__ Sure. Oh, that reminds me. Could I borrow your black leather boots? __eou__ My boots? Er... Sure, ok. __eou__
The restaurant across the street hired a new Chinese chef, so I ordered some Chinese food there for this evening. __eou__ Good. I love Chinese food. What did you order? __eou__ Something hot and spicy. They look very inviting on the menu. You are going to love them. __eou__ Maybe we can find a place to learn some Chine...
Does anyone mind me turning on the air conditioning? It's hot in here. __eou__ Actually, I prefer if you didn't. Air conditioning makes me sneeze. __eou__ All right. I'm opening the window, though, is that OK? __eou__ Oh, sure. It's very stuffy in here. __eou__
Hello, Tom. Where are you heading for? __eou__ I am going to a movie theater. You know there is a new action film produced by Hollywood. A thriller, really. __eou__ Another terror film? There is too much terror and violence in the films. Do you like seeing such a picture? __eou__ I don't really like seeing bloody frame...
Happy Birthday, Mary! __eou__ Thank you. __eou__ Here is a gift for you. I hope you like it. __eou__ What a lovely dog! How did you know I love this? __eou__ I had my own ways of finding out. It's a secret. You look so beautiful today. Your new shirt goes well with your skirt. __eou__ Maybe you don't believe it, but it...
Cheer! __eou__ Cheer! __eou__ So what time tomorrow? __eou__ Half past seven in the morning. __eou__ Where to meet? __eou__ In the market. __eou__ OK. Bottoms up. __eou__ Bottoms up. __eou__ It's on me. __eou__ Thank you. This place is nice. __eou__
Adam, I'm sorry! __eou__ But where have you been, Alice? You're over an hour late. __eou__ Yes, but I couldn't help it. I was late getting off work for a start, and then I missed the bus. The bus I did catch got caught in a traffic jam. It was one thing after another. __eou__ But why were you getting off work so late? ...
Could you tell me the right time, please? __eou__ Well, my watch says five past two, but it's no use relying on it, because it has been gaining and losing these last few days. __eou__ You'll have to get it fixed. __eou__ Yes, I will. __eou__
What is the correct time, please? __eou__ It's exactly twelve minutes past seven. __eou__ When will the lecture begin? __eou__ It'll begin at nine o'clock sharp. __eou__
Well, I must be off now. I have an appointment at six. __eou__ In that case, I won't keep you any longer. Drop in any time. __eou__ Ok. Goodbye. __eou__ See you later. __eou__
I just dropped in to say goodbye. __eou__ What time are you leaving? __eou__ I'll leave at 10 o'clock. __eou__ Take care and give my best to you parents. __eou__ Thank you, I will. Hope to see you again next year. __eou__
Are you free tomorrow night? __eou__ Yes, I am. __eou__ Shall we have dinner together? __eou__ Do you have a special restaurant in mind? __eou__ Yes, I do. I know a place that has excellent food. __eou__ OK. I'll be happy to join you. __eou__
What time is it, Tom? __eou__ Just a minute. It's ten to nine by my watch. __eou__ Is it? I had no idea it was so late. I must be off now. __eou__ What's the hurry? __eou__ I must catch the nine-thirty train. __eou__ You've plenty of time yet. The railway station is very close. It won't take more than twenty minutes to...