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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 good . American kids don't study enough .
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 good . American kids don't study enough .
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 .