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My pleasure ! How much would you like to spend on your date ? | She will want an excellent restaurant , of course . |
She will want an excellent restaurant , of course . | You should know that our hotel chef was trained in Paris . The service and food are world-class . |
You should know that our hotel chef was trained in Paris . The service and food are world-class . | I wanted to go out somewhere , not stay here . Do you know of another good restaurant ? |
I wanted to go out somewhere , not stay here . Do you know of another good restaurant ? | You can't go wrong with Gramercy Tavern . It's famous for its food , service , and live jazz . |
You can't go wrong with Gramercy Tavern . It's famous for its food , service , and live jazz . | I like that ! Could you please call them to see if we can get in tonight ? |
I like that ! Could you please call them to see if we can get in tonight ? | At once , sir . You'll love this place , I assure you . |
I heard you were teaching English over there.Tell me about it . Did you like it ? | Oh , yes , it was very interesting . |
Oh , yes , it was very interesting . | What were the schools like ? |
What were the schools like ? | Oh , I didn't actually teach in the schools . I taught after school . I taught in English institutes . |
Oh , I didn't actually teach in the schools . I taught after school . I taught in English institutes . | But you taught children , yes ? |
But you taught children , yes ? | Yes . That's right.But children in Taiwan are very different from children in America.At least as far as studying is concerned.Many children in Taiwan go to special institutes after school . |
Yes . That's right.But children in Taiwan are very different from children in America.At least as far as studying is concerned.Many children in Taiwan go to special institutes after school . | They actually study after school ? |
They actually study after school ? | That's right.After their school day is over , they go to a special institute to study math or English.They are very serious about learning over there . |
That's right.After their school day is over , they go to a special institute to study math or English.They are very serious about learning over there . | Hmm . That sounds pretty oppressive for the kids . Don't they ever relax ? |
Hmm . That sounds pretty oppressive for the kids . Don't they ever relax ? | Of course they do.You know , Eliza , before I went over there I thought the same thing . I thought that maybe kids in Taiwan study too much.But now that I've worked there , and taught them , I feel it is a good thing.Their parents are very concerned about their education . More than American parents are . And that is ... |
Of course they do.You know , Eliza , before I went over there I thought the same thing . I thought that maybe kids in Taiwan study too much.But now that I've worked there , and taught them , I feel it is a good thing.Their parents are very concerned about their education . More than American parents are . And that is ... | Asian cultures value learning very much . I know that . |
Asian cultures value learning very much . I know that . | So it was interesting for me to see parents very concerned about education.They would come to me after the class and ask how their son or daughter was doing . I don't think that's a bad thing . I think it's a good thing.In America , too many parents don't pay attention . |
So it was interesting for me to see parents very concerned about education.They would come to me after the class and ask how their son or daughter was doing . I don't think that's a bad thing . I think it's a good thing.In America , too many parents don't pay attention . | But aren't the kids tired out ? I mean , they go to school all day , and then they go to school in the evening too . |
But aren't the kids tired out ? I mean , they go to school all day , and then they go to school in the evening too . | As an English teacher , I tried to make the lessons as fun as possible . I tried to have a good time with my classes . The students often enjoyed it.And if the students enjoyed it , they learned more . So it was a good experience . |
As an English teacher , I tried to make the lessons as fun as possible . I tried to have a good time with my classes . The students often enjoyed it.And if the students enjoyed it , they learned more . So it was a good experience . | Are the kids in Taiwan very obedient ? |
Are the kids in Taiwan very obedient ? | That's a stereotype we Americans have.We think that Asian kids are very obedient and quiet.But it's not true . There are plenty of naughty kids too . |
That's a stereotype we Americans have.We think that Asian kids are very obedient and quiet.But it's not true . There are plenty of naughty kids too . | Hmm . I know you taught in Costa Rica also.Which did you like better--Costa Rica or Taiwan ? |
Hmm . I know you taught in Costa Rica also.Which did you like better--Costa Rica or Taiwan ? | I don't know . In Costa Rica , I taught adults.So it was a very different thing . So I really can't compare . |
My friend finally dumped her boyfriend , and she's sworn she's going to abstain until she finds the right man to marry . | After going through an episode like that I'm not surprised . How's her headspace ? |
After going through an episode like that I'm not surprised . How's her headspace ? | She's doing great , she's getting her confidence back , and her self-esteem , has improved drastically.She ' s very happy . |
She's doing great , she's getting her confidence back , and her self-esteem , has improved drastically.She ' s very happy . | I'm proud of you for standing by her . I think you've helped make a big difference in her life . |
I'm proud of you for standing by her . I think you've helped make a big difference in her life . | Do you have any plans for next Sunday evening ? |
Do you have any plans for next Sunday evening ? | No , why ? |
No , why ? | My friend , who had the mishap , wants to take us to dinner to show her gratitude for helping her . |
My friend , who had the mishap , wants to take us to dinner to show her gratitude for helping her . | She doesn't need to do that , I didn't do anything . |
She doesn't need to do that , I didn't do anything . | She feels you gave me the freedom to be able to assist her and she appreciates that . Come on , Let's indulge her . |
Good morning , sir . Are you checking out now ? | Yes . Steven Smith , room 609 . |
Yes . Steven Smith , room 609 . | Fine . This is your bill , Mr . Smith . Four nights at 100 dollars each , and here are the meals that you had in our hotel . That makes a total of 660 dollars . |
Fine . This is your bill , Mr . Smith . Four nights at 100 dollars each , and here are the meals that you had in our hotel . That makes a total of 660 dollars . | Can I pay by credit card ? |
Can I pay by credit card ? | Certainly . May I have your card , please ? |
Certainly . May I have your card , please ? | Here you are . |
Here you are . | Please sign your name here . |
Please sign your name here . | OK . Is it possible to leave my luggage here until I'm ready to leave this afternoon ? I'd like to say goodbye to some of my friends . |
OK . Is it possible to leave my luggage here until I'm ready to leave this afternoon ? I'd like to say goodbye to some of my friends . | Yes , we'll keep it for you . How many pieces of your luggage ? |
Yes , we'll keep it for you . How many pieces of your luggage ? | Just three . I'll be back at 3:00 p . m . |
Just three . I'll be back at 3:00 p . m . | That's fine . Have a nice day ! |
That's fine . Have a nice day ! | Thank you . See you later . |
How much are these apples ? | Let me weigh them for you . 1.5 $ . |
Let me weigh them for you . 1.5 $ . | Do you accept coupons ? |
Do you accept coupons ? | Yes . |
Yes . | Here are my coupons . Is that enough ? |
Here are my coupons . Is that enough ? | You have to pay $ 0.5 more . |
Ms . Montgomery ? This is Richard Thomas . I ’ m sorry to bother you at home , but I ’ Ve got a bit of a problem . | Oh ? What ’ s wrong ? |
Oh ? What ’ s wrong ? | My daughter ’ s just banged up her knee pretty badly and I ’ m going to have to take her to the hospital . I ’ ll be about two hours late . |
What happened to your brother ? | It seems that he has gone ape over the girl . |
It seems that he has gone ape over the girl . | Your parents must be worrying about him . |
Your parents must be worrying about him . | Yes , he ’ s been like this for two weeks . We don ’ t know what to do . |
Yes , he ’ s been like this for two weeks . We don ’ t know what to do . | Have you talked to him ? |
Have you talked to him ? | Yeah . But he just didn ’ t listen . |
Can you tell me what the unit price of such carpet is ? | Of course , here is the catalogue and the price list . You can have a look . We also have many other kinds of carpets . |
Of course , here is the catalogue and the price list . You can have a look . We also have many other kinds of carpets . | The price seems acceptable for me . But I want to check whether you can supply the carpets now if we order some ? |
The price seems acceptable for me . But I want to check whether you can supply the carpets now if we order some ? | Of course we can . We can provide the quantity you ask for . |
Of course we can . We can provide the quantity you ask for . | That's very good . Shall we sign a contract now ? |
That's very good . Shall we sign a contract now ? | No problem . Let's check the terms of contract . |
Excuse me , Richard ? Are you busy at the moment ? | Not really , Betty . What do you need ? |
Not really , Betty . What do you need ? | My fax machine ’ s on the blink . Would you take a look at it ? |
My fax machine ’ s on the blink . Would you take a look at it ? | Sure . I just need to do one other job first . How about if I come up around 11:30 ? |
I am calling to consult you about the job as a copywriter . | Yes , what do you want to know ? |
Yes , what do you want to know ? | The information is scanty for me . And can you describe the responsibilities of the position ? |
The information is scanty for me . And can you describe the responsibilities of the position ? | Yes . Copywriters are supposed to design and write articles for the advertising company . |
Hi Mark . | Hi . |
Hi . | What are you planning to do today ? |
What are you planning to do today ? | I'm not sure yet . |
I'm not sure yet . | Would you like to have lunch with me ? |
Would you like to have lunch with me ? | Yes . When ? |
Yes . When ? | Is 11:30 AM OK ? |
Is 11:30 AM OK ? | Sorry , I didn't hear you . Can you say that again please ? |
Sorry , I didn't hear you . Can you say that again please ? | I said , 11:30 AM . |
I said , 11:30 AM . | Oh , I'm busy then . Can we meet a little later ? |
Oh , I'm busy then . Can we meet a little later ? | OK , how about 12:30 PM ? |
OK , how about 12:30 PM ? | OK . Where ? |
OK . Where ? | How about Bill's Seafood Restaurant ? |
How about Bill's Seafood Restaurant ? | Oh , Where is that ? |
Oh , Where is that ? | It's on 7th Street . |
It's on 7th Street . | OK , I'll meet you there . |
Beauties Picture , how may I help you ? | I need to speak with David Lin . |
I need to speak with David Lin . | He's out of his office . |
He's out of his office . | Thank you , I'll try again later . |
What do you want to be ? | Dad , I haven't thought about it . I'm still young . |
Dad , I haven't thought about it . I'm still young . | Oh , honey , but you must know what your hobby is , right ? |
Oh , honey , but you must know what your hobby is , right ? | I like playing the piano . |
I like playing the piano . | Yes , you play the piano well . You could be a good pianist . That's good . |
What's wrong , Dave ? You look down today . | I didn't pass the English exam . How to learn English well ? Can you give me some suggestions ? |
I didn't pass the English exam . How to learn English well ? Can you give me some suggestions ? | Well , English is a " paper tiger " . Its natural enemy is adequate practice . |
Well , English is a " paper tiger " . Its natural enemy is adequate practice . | I have done a lot of reading comprehension exercises , and I also spend much time in memorizing English words . |
I have done a lot of reading comprehension exercises , and I also spend much time in memorizing English words . | I suggest you read English texts aloud every day , and try to speak more . That will be beneficial to cultivate your sense of the language . |
I suggest you read English texts aloud every day , and try to speak more . That will be beneficial to cultivate your sense of the language . | Really ? I'll have a try . Maybe I will get high marks next time . |
Good evening ! This is Mr . Smith in room 609 . | Good evening , Mr . Smith , What can I do for you ? |
Good evening , Mr . Smith , What can I do for you ? | I'm going to Shanghai early tomorrow morning . So I would like to request an early morning call . |
I'm going to Shanghai early tomorrow morning . So I would like to request an early morning call . | Yes , Mr . Smith , when would you like us to call you tomorrow morning ? |
Yes , Mr . Smith , when would you like us to call you tomorrow morning ? | I have to be at the conference room of the Garden Hotel in Shanghai by 10 o'clock . I think it will take me three hours to get there . It means that I'll have to be on the road before 7 o'clock at the latest . |
I have to be at the conference room of the Garden Hotel in Shanghai by 10 o'clock . I think it will take me three hours to get there . It means that I'll have to be on the road before 7 o'clock at the latest . | That's right . |
That's right . | Well , in that case , I would like you to wake me up at 5:45 . |
Well , in that case , I would like you to wake me up at 5:45 . | OK . Good night , Mr . Smith , Have a good sleep . |
OK . Good night , Mr . Smith , Have a good sleep . | Good night . |
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