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Is this Naomi ?
No , this is her sister , Nancy .
No , this is her sister , Nancy .
You sure sound like Naomi .
You sure sound like Naomi .
Oh . Can I take a message ?
Oh . Can I take a message ?
Sure . Please tell her that Andy called .
Sure . Please tell her that Andy called .
Okay . I'll give her the message .
Okay . I'll give her the message .
Thanks .
Thanks .
Bye .
Daniel , here is some money for the tickets .
OK , it's my pleasure . How many tickets ?
OK , it's my pleasure . How many tickets ?
Oh , like a gentleman . Two tickets for two people .
Oh , like a gentleman . Two tickets for two people .
But I am only half a person as you and they charge both of us the same price tickets .
But I am only half a person as you and they charge both of us the same price tickets .
They may unless we get a half-price ticket for you .
They may unless we get a half-price ticket for you .
Dad , it makes no sense .
Dad , it makes no sense .
You may ask if you can take a half-price ticket .
You may ask if you can take a half-price ticket .
Yeah , I make certain . A half-price ticket cuts us one point five Yuan .
Hey Sarah , I'm having some trouble finding an apartment . Can you help me look at some listings online ?
Sure . What kind of apartment are you looking for ?
Sure . What kind of apartment are you looking for ?
Well , it has to be cheap . I don't want a really expensive apartment .
Well , it has to be cheap . I don't want a really expensive apartment .
OK . Would you like to live in a studio ?
OK . Would you like to live in a studio ?
Sure , a studio would be fine .
I want to buy two tickets for tonight's concert .
Sure . How do you like your seats ?
Sure . How do you like your seats ?
Ordinary one , please .
Ordinary one , please .
Ok , here are your tickets in Row 13 .
Ok , here are your tickets in Row 13 .
I think they are too far from the stage . I want two in row 6 .
I think they are too far from the stage . I want two in row 6 .
That's fine . But you have to pay another $ 10 .
Excuse me , sir . Is there anything I can do for you ?
Yes . I'd like to change some money , please .
Yes . I'd like to change some money , please .
All right . How much would you like to change ?
All right . How much would you like to change ?
Let me see . I think maybe 600 USD at least .
Let me see . I think maybe 600 USD at least .
Pardon ?
Pardon ?
Six hundred US dollars .
Six hundred US dollars .
I'm sorry , sir , after 7
I'm sorry , sir , after 7
But I am badly in need of the amount . Might I ask you to make an exception for me ?
But I am badly in need of the amount . Might I ask you to make an exception for me ?
I'm afraid we cannot help you , sir , because that would be violating the regulations . I owe an apology for doing nothing about it .
I'm afraid we cannot help you , sir , because that would be violating the regulations . I owe an apology for doing nothing about it .
It's just too bad . I have to leave it as it is , and thank you just the same .
Could I speak to Mr . Wu , please ?
Who ’ s calling , please ?
Who ’ s calling , please ?
This is Kevin .
This is Kevin .
Hold on a second , please .
Uh-oh . We don't have a flashlight .
Don't worry . We'll make it back to the camp site before dark .
Don't worry . We'll make it back to the camp site before dark .
I sure hope so .
Could you give me a taxi to pick me up and take me to the airport before 1:00 p . m . ?
What is your address , sir ?
What is your address , sir ?
I live in room 1106 of the Friendship Hotel .
I live in room 1106 of the Friendship Hotel .
OK , someone will be there by 12:15 .
Why are you asking me about my boyfriend ?
Well , Brad from school asked me out just today .
Well , Brad from school asked me out just today .
Brad Bush ? Good for you !
Brad Bush ? Good for you !
But I don't know what to do .
But I don't know what to do .
You mean you've never had a boyfriend ?
You mean you've never had a boyfriend ?
My mom says no boyfriend until I'm in college .
My mom says no boyfriend until I'm in college .
Until college ?
Until college ?
Actually , that's what a lot of parents in Taiwan say to their kids .
Hey , Susie , what health club do you belong to ?
Total Fitness , why ?
Total Fitness , why ?
Well , I ’ Ve been going to Athletic Express , but I don ’ t like it there .
Well , I ’ Ve been going to Athletic Express , but I don ’ t like it there .
Really ? Why not ? I hear it ’ s pretty good .
Really ? Why not ? I hear it ’ s pretty good .
The people don ’ t really work out there . They just stand around and talk all the time .
The people don ’ t really work out there . They just stand around and talk all the time .
Oh , it ’ s one of those places .
Oh , it ’ s one of those places .
Yeah , is your club different ?
Yeah , is your club different ?
Well , they have different rooms . I lift weights by the pool where there aren ’ t so many people .
Well , they have different rooms . I lift weights by the pool where there aren ’ t so many people .
Do they have a lot of equipment ?
Do they have a lot of equipment ?
Yeah , they have all the machines , a pool , and a steam room and sauna .
Yeah , they have all the machines , a pool , and a steam room and sauna .
Sounds nice . What about classes ?
Sounds nice . What about classes ?
The usual . Aerobics , kickboxing , yoga . They just started a Tai Chi class too .
The usual . Aerobics , kickboxing , yoga . They just started a Tai Chi class too .
Wow , that sounds great .
Wow , that sounds great .
Well , I have a guest pass . Why don ’ t you come with me tonight ?
Well , I have a guest pass . Why don ’ t you come with me tonight ?
Really ? Thanks . I ’ ll stop by when I get off work .
Really ? Thanks . I ’ ll stop by when I get off work .
Perfect . See you later .
Perfect . See you later .
O . K . , see you .
What kind of lease is it ?
It's a one-year lease .
It's a one-year lease .
Can I have a month-to-month lease ? I only want to rent the apartment for five months .
Can I have a month-to-month lease ? I only want to rent the apartment for five months .
No , all the leases are for one year . We don't have month-to-month leases .
No , all the leases are for one year . We don't have month-to-month leases .
Well , then I don't think this would be a good apartment for me . Thank you anyway .
Well , then I don't think this would be a good apartment for me . Thank you anyway .
You're welcome .
It's quite cold this early morning , isn't it ?
Yeah . It's already December , you know .
Yeah . It's already December , you know .
Time sure flies , doesn't it ?
How could we advertise our celebrations to mark the centenary of the founding of the university ?
I ’ m sure we could get one or two tv companies to come in . Perhaps the president could invite them and do an interview .
I ’ m sure we could get one or two tv companies to come in . Perhaps the president could invite them and do an interview .
That ’ s a good idea . We could put up some posters in and around the campus with a list of events . It would be quite cheap to do on the campus .
That ’ s a good idea . We could put up some posters in and around the campus with a list of events . It would be quite cheap to do on the campus .
It will be expensive to do outside the campus . Perhaps we could arrange for some sponsorship .
It will be expensive to do outside the campus . Perhaps we could arrange for some sponsorship .
We could contact alumni who work for large , well-know companies . They might be able to arrange cheap advertising in exchange for some free tickets .
We could contact alumni who work for large , well-know companies . They might be able to arrange cheap advertising in exchange for some free tickets .
Good thinking ! We should also print some leaflets for students to distribute .
Good thinking ! We should also print some leaflets for students to distribute .
We should put some information about it on the home page of our university website . When people visit the website , they ’ ll see the information .
We should put some information about it on the home page of our university website . When people visit the website , they ’ ll see the information .
We could take out some advertisements to local newspapers . I checked the prices and they are reasonable .
We could take out some advertisements to local newspapers . I checked the prices and they are reasonable .
Ok . Let ’ s get to work on our advertising campaign .
Stop running around in front of the TV , will you ? Why don ’ t you just sit and watch ?
I've tried , but I can't stand the bald man talking so loudly in the program .
I've tried , but I can't stand the bald man talking so loudly in the program .
Then stay away . Nobody's keeping you from doing that .
Then stay away . Nobody's keeping you from doing that .
Don't be so irritable . I just don't understand the program , that's all .
Don't be so irritable . I just don't understand the program , that's all .
All right , I will explain it to you later on . Now scram .
All right , I will explain it to you later on . Now scram .
Ok . I will wait until you have had your fun , if that's what you want .
Ok . I will wait until you have had your fun , if that's what you want .
That's exactly what I want , thank you .
Do you want to hang out tomorrow ?
Oh , I can't . I have a date !
Oh , I can't . I have a date !
Really ? Wow with who ?
Really ? Wow with who ?
This girl I've been chatting with for the past couple of months . She's really cool and she's driving over here this weekend .
This girl I've been chatting with for the past couple of months . She's really cool and she's driving over here this weekend .
Wait a minute , you mean you met her online ?
Wait a minute , you mean you met her online ?
Yeah ! I signed up for a website called match @ . com and it is great ! You fill in all your details and preferences , like if you are a smoker or if you have any pets . Then you find people that have similar characteristics and you can email them or chat .
Yeah ! I signed up for a website called match @ . com and it is great ! You fill in all your details and preferences , like if you are a smoker or if you have any pets . Then you find people that have similar characteristics and you can email them or chat .
That is kind of weird ! What if she is a psycho or something like that ?
That is kind of weird ! What if she is a psycho or something like that ?
It's the same as meeting people anywhere and dating them ! I am just tired of going to bars or being set up for dates by my friends ! I think this is a really cool alternative , especially if you are a bit shy .
It's the same as meeting people anywhere and dating them ! I am just tired of going to bars or being set up for dates by my friends ! I think this is a really cool alternative , especially if you are a bit shy .
I guess it does seem logical . I'll have to check it out !
Jim , what do you think of that first interviewee ?
Well , he looked sharp and he came across as a very confident guy .
Well , he looked sharp and he came across as a very confident guy .
Okay , what about the first woman ?
Okay , what about the first woman ?
She looked a little rough around the edges but had great skills .
She looked a little rough around the edges but had great skills .
All right , and what about the older gentle ?
All right , and what about the older gentle ?
He was very distinguished , maybe a bit over-qualified .
He was very distinguished , maybe a bit over-qualified .
Ohhhh . I hate this part of my job .
Ohhhh . I hate this part of my job .
Why don't you go over the resumes again ? They might help you decide who to hire .
I had a big argument with david yesterday . I hope he ’ s not still mad at me .
what did you argue about ?