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Speaker 0: Now I understand . But I don't smoke or drink.So what am I supposed to buy in here ? Speaker 1: You can buy some of these nice butterflies . Speaker 0: No , I'm sorry . I don't think it is nice to have butterflies mounted in boxes.It is kind of disgusting . Speaker 1: What ? You feel sorry for the butterflies ? Speaker 0: Yes . I think they should just let them fly free , and not try to sell them to foreigners . It is a kind of destruction of nature . Speaker 1: Well , I agree with you . I'd rather think that the butterflies are flying around in the mountains . I just wonder if they really catch so many that it affects the butterfly population . Speaker 0: Who knows ? Hey , I like these jade bears here . Speaker 1: How much are they ? Speaker 0:
This one is 2300 dollars.Maybe I should buy it for my mother . What do you think ?
Speaker 0: Now I understand . But I don't smoke or drink.So what am I supposed to buy in here ? Speaker 1: You can buy some of these nice butterflies . Speaker 0: No , I'm sorry . I don't think it is nice to have butterflies mounted in boxes.It is kind of disgusting . Speaker 1: What ? You feel sorry for the butterflies ? Speaker 0: Yes . I think they should just let them fly free , and not try to sell them to foreigners . It is a kind of destruction of nature . Speaker 1: Well , I agree with you . I'd rather think that the butterflies are flying around in the mountains . I just wonder if they really catch so many that it affects the butterfly population . Speaker 0: Who knows ? Hey , I like these jade bears here . Speaker 1: How much are they ? Speaker 0: This one is 2300 dollars.Maybe I should buy it for my mother . What do you think ? Speaker 1:
If you want . Didn't you buy her a small vase already ?
Speaker 0: Now I understand . But I don't smoke or drink.So what am I supposed to buy in here ? Speaker 1: You can buy some of these nice butterflies . Speaker 0: No , I'm sorry . I don't think it is nice to have butterflies mounted in boxes.It is kind of disgusting . Speaker 1: What ? You feel sorry for the butterflies ? Speaker 0: Yes . I think they should just let them fly free , and not try to sell them to foreigners . It is a kind of destruction of nature . Speaker 1: Well , I agree with you . I'd rather think that the butterflies are flying around in the mountains . I just wonder if they really catch so many that it affects the butterfly population . Speaker 0: Who knows ? Hey , I like these jade bears here . Speaker 1: How much are they ? Speaker 0: This one is 2300 dollars.Maybe I should buy it for my mother . What do you think ? Speaker 1: If you want . Didn't you buy her a small vase already ? Speaker 0:
Yes , but she would like this a lot . She likes to collect little things like this .
Speaker 0: Now I understand . But I don't smoke or drink.So what am I supposed to buy in here ? Speaker 1: You can buy some of these nice butterflies . Speaker 0: No , I'm sorry . I don't think it is nice to have butterflies mounted in boxes.It is kind of disgusting . Speaker 1: What ? You feel sorry for the butterflies ? Speaker 0: Yes . I think they should just let them fly free , and not try to sell them to foreigners . It is a kind of destruction of nature . Speaker 1: Well , I agree with you . I'd rather think that the butterflies are flying around in the mountains . I just wonder if they really catch so many that it affects the butterfly population . Speaker 0: Who knows ? Hey , I like these jade bears here . Speaker 1: How much are they ? Speaker 0: This one is 2300 dollars.Maybe I should buy it for my mother . What do you think ? Speaker 1: If you want . Didn't you buy her a small vase already ? Speaker 0: Yes , but she would like this a lot . She likes to collect little things like this . Speaker 1:
Alright . Buy it then . I won't buy anything . Well , maybe I'll buy some Cognac .
Speaker 0: Now I understand . But I don't smoke or drink.So what am I supposed to buy in here ? Speaker 1: You can buy some of these nice butterflies . Speaker 0: No , I'm sorry . I don't think it is nice to have butterflies mounted in boxes.It is kind of disgusting . Speaker 1: What ? You feel sorry for the butterflies ? Speaker 0: Yes . I think they should just let them fly free , and not try to sell them to foreigners . It is a kind of destruction of nature . Speaker 1: Well , I agree with you . I'd rather think that the butterflies are flying around in the mountains . I just wonder if they really catch so many that it affects the butterfly population . Speaker 0: Who knows ? Hey , I like these jade bears here . Speaker 1: How much are they ? Speaker 0: This one is 2300 dollars.Maybe I should buy it for my mother . What do you think ? Speaker 1: If you want . Didn't you buy her a small vase already ? Speaker 0: Yes , but she would like this a lot . She likes to collect little things like this . Speaker 1: Alright . Buy it then . I won't buy anything . Well , maybe I'll buy some Cognac . Speaker 0:
Maybe I could buy some Cognac for my brother . He always drinks it .
Speaker 0: Now I understand . But I don't smoke or drink.So what am I supposed to buy in here ? Speaker 1: You can buy some of these nice butterflies . Speaker 0: No , I'm sorry . I don't think it is nice to have butterflies mounted in boxes.It is kind of disgusting . Speaker 1: What ? You feel sorry for the butterflies ? Speaker 0: Yes . I think they should just let them fly free , and not try to sell them to foreigners . It is a kind of destruction of nature . Speaker 1: Well , I agree with you . I'd rather think that the butterflies are flying around in the mountains . I just wonder if they really catch so many that it affects the butterfly population . Speaker 0: Who knows ? Hey , I like these jade bears here . Speaker 1: How much are they ? Speaker 0: This one is 2300 dollars.Maybe I should buy it for my mother . What do you think ? Speaker 1: If you want . Didn't you buy her a small vase already ? Speaker 0: Yes , but she would like this a lot . She likes to collect little things like this . Speaker 1: Alright . Buy it then . I won't buy anything . Well , maybe I'll buy some Cognac . Speaker 0: Maybe I could buy some Cognac for my brother . He always drinks it . Speaker 1:
Let's go ask about it .
Speaker 0: What's new ? Speaker 1:
Nothing much .
Speaker 0: Hi , Monica , I got big news . Speaker 1:
You got a raise ?
Speaker 0: Hi , Monica , I got big news . Speaker 1: You got a raise ? Speaker 0:
Not really , just take a wild guess .
Speaker 0: Hi , Monica , I got big news . Speaker 1: You got a raise ? Speaker 0: Not really , just take a wild guess . Speaker 1:
You got promoted ?
Speaker 0: Hi , Monica , I got big news . Speaker 1: You got a raise ? Speaker 0: Not really , just take a wild guess . Speaker 1: You got promoted ? Speaker 0:
Well , it is not going to happen so soon , I guess .
Speaker 0: Hi , Monica , I got big news . Speaker 1: You got a raise ? Speaker 0: Not really , just take a wild guess . Speaker 1: You got promoted ? Speaker 0: Well , it is not going to happen so soon , I guess . Speaker 1:
You won a lottery ? Don ’ t beat around the bush , just tell me , please .
Speaker 0: Hi , Monica , I got big news . Speaker 1: You got a raise ? Speaker 0: Not really , just take a wild guess . Speaker 1: You got promoted ? Speaker 0: Well , it is not going to happen so soon , I guess . Speaker 1: You won a lottery ? Don ’ t beat around the bush , just tell me , please . Speaker 0:
Ok , I lost 5 pounds .
Speaker 0: I'm frustrated . Speaker 1:
What's the problem ?
Speaker 0: I'm frustrated . Speaker 1: What's the problem ? Speaker 0:
I can't work out this problem .
Speaker 0: I'm frustrated . Speaker 1: What's the problem ? Speaker 0: I can't work out this problem . Speaker 1:
Let me take a look . Maybe I can figure it out .
Speaker 0: I'm frustrated . Speaker 1: What's the problem ? Speaker 0: I can't work out this problem . Speaker 1: Let me take a look . Maybe I can figure it out . Speaker 0:
Thanks . I really appreciate it .
Speaker 0: You ’ re a big fan of Andy Lau , aren ’ t you ? Speaker 1:
Yes , I ’ Ve been got all his albums and most of his films on DVD . I adore him . He ’ s my idol .
Speaker 0: You ’ re a big fan of Andy Lau , aren ’ t you ? Speaker 1: Yes , I ’ Ve been got all his albums and most of his films on DVD . I adore him . He ’ s my idol . Speaker 0:
How come you don ’ t have all of his films on DVD ?
Speaker 0: You ’ re a big fan of Andy Lau , aren ’ t you ? Speaker 1: Yes , I ’ Ve been got all his albums and most of his films on DVD . I adore him . He ’ s my idol . Speaker 0: How come you don ’ t have all of his films on DVD ? Speaker 1:
Some of his early films are hard to find nowadays , especially the ones where he only played a bit part .
Speaker 0: You ’ re a big fan of Andy Lau , aren ’ t you ? Speaker 1: Yes , I ’ Ve been got all his albums and most of his films on DVD . I adore him . He ’ s my idol . Speaker 0: How come you don ’ t have all of his films on DVD ? Speaker 1: Some of his early films are hard to find nowadays , especially the ones where he only played a bit part . Speaker 0:
I see . I ’ m sure you ’ ll find them one day . I see you also have several poster of him .
Speaker 0: You ’ re a big fan of Andy Lau , aren ’ t you ? Speaker 1: Yes , I ’ Ve been got all his albums and most of his films on DVD . I adore him . He ’ s my idol . Speaker 0: How come you don ’ t have all of his films on DVD ? Speaker 1: Some of his early films are hard to find nowadays , especially the ones where he only played a bit part . Speaker 0: I see . I ’ m sure you ’ ll find them one day . I see you also have several poster of him . Speaker 1:
Yes . These posters are new . I bought them last week and put them up on my bedroom walls yesterday .
Speaker 0: You ’ re a big fan of Andy Lau , aren ’ t you ? Speaker 1: Yes , I ’ Ve been got all his albums and most of his films on DVD . I adore him . He ’ s my idol . Speaker 0: How come you don ’ t have all of his films on DVD ? Speaker 1: Some of his early films are hard to find nowadays , especially the ones where he only played a bit part . Speaker 0: I see . I ’ m sure you ’ ll find them one day . I see you also have several poster of him . Speaker 1: Yes . These posters are new . I bought them last week and put them up on my bedroom walls yesterday . Speaker 0:
Are you a member of his fan club ?
Speaker 0: You ’ re a big fan of Andy Lau , aren ’ t you ? Speaker 1: Yes , I ’ Ve been got all his albums and most of his films on DVD . I adore him . He ’ s my idol . Speaker 0: How come you don ’ t have all of his films on DVD ? Speaker 1: Some of his early films are hard to find nowadays , especially the ones where he only played a bit part . Speaker 0: I see . I ’ m sure you ’ ll find them one day . I see you also have several poster of him . Speaker 1: Yes . These posters are new . I bought them last week and put them up on my bedroom walls yesterday . Speaker 0: Are you a member of his fan club ? Speaker 1:
I was , but then I discovered you can find out everything for free on the internet , so I ’ m not a member now .
Speaker 0: You ’ re a big fan of Andy Lau , aren ’ t you ? Speaker 1: Yes , I ’ Ve been got all his albums and most of his films on DVD . I adore him . He ’ s my idol . Speaker 0: How come you don ’ t have all of his films on DVD ? Speaker 1: Some of his early films are hard to find nowadays , especially the ones where he only played a bit part . Speaker 0: I see . I ’ m sure you ’ ll find them one day . I see you also have several poster of him . Speaker 1: Yes . These posters are new . I bought them last week and put them up on my bedroom walls yesterday . Speaker 0: Are you a member of his fan club ? Speaker 1: I was , but then I discovered you can find out everything for free on the internet , so I ’ m not a member now . Speaker 0:
Did you see the interview with Andy Lau in cosmopolitan magazine last month ?
Speaker 0: You ’ re a big fan of Andy Lau , aren ’ t you ? Speaker 1: Yes , I ’ Ve been got all his albums and most of his films on DVD . I adore him . He ’ s my idol . Speaker 0: How come you don ’ t have all of his films on DVD ? Speaker 1: Some of his early films are hard to find nowadays , especially the ones where he only played a bit part . Speaker 0: I see . I ’ m sure you ’ ll find them one day . I see you also have several poster of him . Speaker 1: Yes . These posters are new . I bought them last week and put them up on my bedroom walls yesterday . Speaker 0: Are you a member of his fan club ? Speaker 1: I was , but then I discovered you can find out everything for free on the internet , so I ’ m not a member now . Speaker 0: Did you see the interview with Andy Lau in cosmopolitan magazine last month ? Speaker 1:
Of course ! I bought two copies .
Speaker 0: You ’ re a big fan of Andy Lau , aren ’ t you ? Speaker 1: Yes , I ’ Ve been got all his albums and most of his films on DVD . I adore him . He ’ s my idol . Speaker 0: How come you don ’ t have all of his films on DVD ? Speaker 1: Some of his early films are hard to find nowadays , especially the ones where he only played a bit part . Speaker 0: I see . I ’ m sure you ’ ll find them one day . I see you also have several poster of him . Speaker 1: Yes . These posters are new . I bought them last week and put them up on my bedroom walls yesterday . Speaker 0: Are you a member of his fan club ? Speaker 1: I was , but then I discovered you can find out everything for free on the internet , so I ’ m not a member now . Speaker 0: Did you see the interview with Andy Lau in cosmopolitan magazine last month ? Speaker 1: Of course ! I bought two copies . Speaker 0:
Two copies ? One to keep and one to cut the pictures out of , right ?
Speaker 0: What would you like to have in your breakfast , bread , egg or sandwiches ? Speaker 1:
Bread .
Speaker 0: What would you like to have in your breakfast , bread , egg or sandwiches ? Speaker 1: Bread . Speaker 0:
And milk or orange juice ?
Speaker 0: What would you like to have in your breakfast , bread , egg or sandwiches ? Speaker 1: Bread . Speaker 0: And milk or orange juice ? Speaker 1:
Orange juice .
Speaker 0: What would you like to have in your breakfast , bread , egg or sandwiches ? Speaker 1: Bread . Speaker 0: And milk or orange juice ? Speaker 1: Orange juice . Speaker 0:
What would you like for lunch , pork , mutton or beef ?
Speaker 0: What would you like to have in your breakfast , bread , egg or sandwiches ? Speaker 1: Bread . Speaker 0: And milk or orange juice ? Speaker 1: Orange juice . Speaker 0: What would you like for lunch , pork , mutton or beef ? Speaker 1:
I think mutton is best .
Speaker 0: What would you like to have in your breakfast , bread , egg or sandwiches ? Speaker 1: Bread . Speaker 0: And milk or orange juice ? Speaker 1: Orange juice . Speaker 0: What would you like for lunch , pork , mutton or beef ? Speaker 1: I think mutton is best . Speaker 0:
What kind of drink do you like most , red wine , beer or champagne ?
Speaker 0: What would you like to have in your breakfast , bread , egg or sandwiches ? Speaker 1: Bread . Speaker 0: And milk or orange juice ? Speaker 1: Orange juice . Speaker 0: What would you like for lunch , pork , mutton or beef ? Speaker 1: I think mutton is best . Speaker 0: What kind of drink do you like most , red wine , beer or champagne ? Speaker 1:
I like champagne .
Speaker 0: What would you like to have in your breakfast , bread , egg or sandwiches ? Speaker 1: Bread . Speaker 0: And milk or orange juice ? Speaker 1: Orange juice . Speaker 0: What would you like for lunch , pork , mutton or beef ? Speaker 1: I think mutton is best . Speaker 0: What kind of drink do you like most , red wine , beer or champagne ? Speaker 1: I like champagne . Speaker 0:
And among apples , oranges and bananas , which is your favorite ?
Speaker 0: What would you like to have in your breakfast , bread , egg or sandwiches ? Speaker 1: Bread . Speaker 0: And milk or orange juice ? Speaker 1: Orange juice . Speaker 0: What would you like for lunch , pork , mutton or beef ? Speaker 1: I think mutton is best . Speaker 0: What kind of drink do you like most , red wine , beer or champagne ? Speaker 1: I like champagne . Speaker 0: And among apples , oranges and bananas , which is your favorite ? Speaker 1:
Banana of course .
Speaker 0: What would you like to have in your breakfast , bread , egg or sandwiches ? Speaker 1: Bread . Speaker 0: And milk or orange juice ? Speaker 1: Orange juice . Speaker 0: What would you like for lunch , pork , mutton or beef ? Speaker 1: I think mutton is best . Speaker 0: What kind of drink do you like most , red wine , beer or champagne ? Speaker 1: I like champagne . Speaker 0: And among apples , oranges and bananas , which is your favorite ? Speaker 1: Banana of course . Speaker 0:
Do you always have meals outside or in your house ?
Speaker 0: What would you like to have in your breakfast , bread , egg or sandwiches ? Speaker 1: Bread . Speaker 0: And milk or orange juice ? Speaker 1: Orange juice . Speaker 0: What would you like for lunch , pork , mutton or beef ? Speaker 1: I think mutton is best . Speaker 0: What kind of drink do you like most , red wine , beer or champagne ? Speaker 1: I like champagne . Speaker 0: And among apples , oranges and bananas , which is your favorite ? Speaker 1: Banana of course . Speaker 0: Do you always have meals outside or in your house ? Speaker 1:
I always have meals outside , because I ’ m not good at cooking .
Speaker 0: The art critic from the daily chronicle doesn ’ t think much of the max oreo exhibition . He says that the artwork is uninspiring and old fashioned . Speaker 1:
Really ? I thought the exhibition showed that he had real talent . What did you think of it ?
Speaker 0: The art critic from the daily chronicle doesn ’ t think much of the max oreo exhibition . He says that the artwork is uninspiring and old fashioned . Speaker 1: Really ? I thought the exhibition showed that he had real talent . What did you think of it ? Speaker 0:
I liked it . I didn ’ t think his works were masterpieces , but the certainly weren ’ t uninspiring , in my opinion .
Speaker 0: The art critic from the daily chronicle doesn ’ t think much of the max oreo exhibition . He says that the artwork is uninspiring and old fashioned . Speaker 1: Really ? I thought the exhibition showed that he had real talent . What did you think of it ? Speaker 0: I liked it . I didn ’ t think his works were masterpieces , but the certainly weren ’ t uninspiring , in my opinion . Speaker 1:
I don ’ t think I ’ Ve ever read a good review of an exhibition by that critic . He doesn ’ t seem to like anything . Which kinds of paintings do you prefer ?
Speaker 0: The art critic from the daily chronicle doesn ’ t think much of the max oreo exhibition . He says that the artwork is uninspiring and old fashioned . Speaker 1: Really ? I thought the exhibition showed that he had real talent . What did you think of it ? Speaker 0: I liked it . I didn ’ t think his works were masterpieces , but the certainly weren ’ t uninspiring , in my opinion . Speaker 1: I don ’ t think I ’ Ve ever read a good review of an exhibition by that critic . He doesn ’ t seem to like anything . Which kinds of paintings do you prefer ? Speaker 0:
I like landscapes and still life . You prefer abstract paintings , don ’ t you ?
Speaker 0: The art critic from the daily chronicle doesn ’ t think much of the max oreo exhibition . He says that the artwork is uninspiring and old fashioned . Speaker 1: Really ? I thought the exhibition showed that he had real talent . What did you think of it ? Speaker 0: I liked it . I didn ’ t think his works were masterpieces , but the certainly weren ’ t uninspiring , in my opinion . Speaker 1: I don ’ t think I ’ Ve ever read a good review of an exhibition by that critic . He doesn ’ t seem to like anything . Which kinds of paintings do you prefer ? Speaker 0: I like landscapes and still life . You prefer abstract paintings , don ’ t you ? Speaker 1:
Yes , I do . I like painters who use will rather than watercolors . The colors appear richer . What do you think ?
Speaker 0: The art critic from the daily chronicle doesn ’ t think much of the max oreo exhibition . He says that the artwork is uninspiring and old fashioned . Speaker 1: Really ? I thought the exhibition showed that he had real talent . What did you think of it ? Speaker 0: I liked it . I didn ’ t think his works were masterpieces , but the certainly weren ’ t uninspiring , in my opinion . Speaker 1: I don ’ t think I ’ Ve ever read a good review of an exhibition by that critic . He doesn ’ t seem to like anything . Which kinds of paintings do you prefer ? Speaker 0: I like landscapes and still life . You prefer abstract paintings , don ’ t you ? Speaker 1: Yes , I do . I like painters who use will rather than watercolors . The colors appear richer . What do you think ? Speaker 0:
I agree . I prefer oils too . I collect landscapes , but I only have a small collection . You have a small collection of abstract art , don ’ t you ?
Speaker 0: The art critic from the daily chronicle doesn ’ t think much of the max oreo exhibition . He says that the artwork is uninspiring and old fashioned . Speaker 1: Really ? I thought the exhibition showed that he had real talent . What did you think of it ? Speaker 0: I liked it . I didn ’ t think his works were masterpieces , but the certainly weren ’ t uninspiring , in my opinion . Speaker 1: I don ’ t think I ’ Ve ever read a good review of an exhibition by that critic . He doesn ’ t seem to like anything . Which kinds of paintings do you prefer ? Speaker 0: I like landscapes and still life . You prefer abstract paintings , don ’ t you ? Speaker 1: Yes , I do . I like painters who use will rather than watercolors . The colors appear richer . What do you think ? Speaker 0: I agree . I prefer oils too . I collect landscapes , but I only have a small collection . You have a small collection of abstract art , don ’ t you ? Speaker 1:
Yes . Good artwork is very expensive nowadays . When I was in china , I bought some calligraphy by famous artists . You should come and see it sometime .
Speaker 0: The art critic from the daily chronicle doesn ’ t think much of the max oreo exhibition . He says that the artwork is uninspiring and old fashioned . Speaker 1: Really ? I thought the exhibition showed that he had real talent . What did you think of it ? Speaker 0: I liked it . I didn ’ t think his works were masterpieces , but the certainly weren ’ t uninspiring , in my opinion . Speaker 1: I don ’ t think I ’ Ve ever read a good review of an exhibition by that critic . He doesn ’ t seem to like anything . Which kinds of paintings do you prefer ? Speaker 0: I like landscapes and still life . You prefer abstract paintings , don ’ t you ? Speaker 1: Yes , I do . I like painters who use will rather than watercolors . The colors appear richer . What do you think ? Speaker 0: I agree . I prefer oils too . I collect landscapes , but I only have a small collection . You have a small collection of abstract art , don ’ t you ? Speaker 1: Yes . Good artwork is very expensive nowadays . When I was in china , I bought some calligraphy by famous artists . You should come and see it sometime . Speaker 0:
That would be nice . Can you read the characters ?
Speaker 0: The art critic from the daily chronicle doesn ’ t think much of the max oreo exhibition . He says that the artwork is uninspiring and old fashioned . Speaker 1: Really ? I thought the exhibition showed that he had real talent . What did you think of it ? Speaker 0: I liked it . I didn ’ t think his works were masterpieces , but the certainly weren ’ t uninspiring , in my opinion . Speaker 1: I don ’ t think I ’ Ve ever read a good review of an exhibition by that critic . He doesn ’ t seem to like anything . Which kinds of paintings do you prefer ? Speaker 0: I like landscapes and still life . You prefer abstract paintings , don ’ t you ? Speaker 1: Yes , I do . I like painters who use will rather than watercolors . The colors appear richer . What do you think ? Speaker 0: I agree . I prefer oils too . I collect landscapes , but I only have a small collection . You have a small collection of abstract art , don ’ t you ? Speaker 1: Yes . Good artwork is very expensive nowadays . When I was in china , I bought some calligraphy by famous artists . You should come and see it sometime . Speaker 0: That would be nice . Can you read the characters ? Speaker 1:
I know what the characters on the paintings mean . I think Chinese characters look very artistic . It ’ s said that the way they are written can give insight into the artist ’ s character .
Speaker 0: The art critic from the daily chronicle doesn ’ t think much of the max oreo exhibition . He says that the artwork is uninspiring and old fashioned . Speaker 1: Really ? I thought the exhibition showed that he had real talent . What did you think of it ? Speaker 0: I liked it . I didn ’ t think his works were masterpieces , but the certainly weren ’ t uninspiring , in my opinion . Speaker 1: I don ’ t think I ’ Ve ever read a good review of an exhibition by that critic . He doesn ’ t seem to like anything . Which kinds of paintings do you prefer ? Speaker 0: I like landscapes and still life . You prefer abstract paintings , don ’ t you ? Speaker 1: Yes , I do . I like painters who use will rather than watercolors . The colors appear richer . What do you think ? Speaker 0: I agree . I prefer oils too . I collect landscapes , but I only have a small collection . You have a small collection of abstract art , don ’ t you ? Speaker 1: Yes . Good artwork is very expensive nowadays . When I was in china , I bought some calligraphy by famous artists . You should come and see it sometime . Speaker 0: That would be nice . Can you read the characters ? Speaker 1: I know what the characters on the paintings mean . I think Chinese characters look very artistic . It ’ s said that the way they are written can give insight into the artist ’ s character . Speaker 0:
I think that ’ s true with any of the fine arts .
Speaker 0: Jenny , are you having fun here ? Speaker 1:
Yes , of course . This is really a nice party with wonderful people and lovely wines .
Speaker 0: Jenny , are you having fun here ? Speaker 1: Yes , of course . This is really a nice party with wonderful people and lovely wines . Speaker 0:
I ’ m glad you ’ re enjoying it .
Speaker 0: Jenny , are you having fun here ? Speaker 1: Yes , of course . This is really a nice party with wonderful people and lovely wines . Speaker 0: I ’ m glad you ’ re enjoying it . Speaker 1:
Thank you for the invitation .
Speaker 0: Jenny , are you having fun here ? Speaker 1: Yes , of course . This is really a nice party with wonderful people and lovely wines . Speaker 0: I ’ m glad you ’ re enjoying it . Speaker 1: Thank you for the invitation . Speaker 0:
It ’ s my pleasure . Would you like another glass of champagne ?
Speaker 0: Jenny , are you having fun here ? Speaker 1: Yes , of course . This is really a nice party with wonderful people and lovely wines . Speaker 0: I ’ m glad you ’ re enjoying it . Speaker 1: Thank you for the invitation . Speaker 0: It ’ s my pleasure . Would you like another glass of champagne ? Speaker 1:
Yes , please . Thank you for everything .
Speaker 0: What do you think of the play showed last night ? Speaker 1:
I think there's too much violence and it did no good to my little boy .
Speaker 0: What do you think of the play showed last night ? Speaker 1: I think there's too much violence and it did no good to my little boy . Speaker 0:
Yes , I turned it off when the fight got heated in it .
Speaker 0: What do you think of the play showed last night ? Speaker 1: I think there's too much violence and it did no good to my little boy . Speaker 0: Yes , I turned it off when the fight got heated in it . Speaker 1:
It's really hard to avoid such bad influence anyway .
Speaker 0: Hey , Tom , I want to learn how to play golf . Speaker 1:
You're really sporty !
Speaker 0: Hey , Tom , I want to learn how to play golf . Speaker 1: You're really sporty ! Speaker 0:
I want to do everything I can .
Speaker 0: Hey , Tom , I want to learn how to play golf . Speaker 1: You're really sporty ! Speaker 0: I want to do everything I can . Speaker 1:
Do you have clubs ?
Speaker 0: Hey , Tom , I want to learn how to play golf . Speaker 1: You're really sporty ! Speaker 0: I want to do everything I can . Speaker 1: Do you have clubs ? Speaker 0:
No . Can I rent clubs ?
Speaker 0: Hey , Tom , I want to learn how to play golf . Speaker 1: You're really sporty ! Speaker 0: I want to do everything I can . Speaker 1: Do you have clubs ? Speaker 0: No . Can I rent clubs ? Speaker 1:
There are clubs for beginners . It's cheaper to buy those rather than rent them a few times .
Speaker 0: Hey , Tom , I want to learn how to play golf . Speaker 1: You're really sporty ! Speaker 0: I want to do everything I can . Speaker 1: Do you have clubs ? Speaker 0: No . Can I rent clubs ? Speaker 1: There are clubs for beginners . It's cheaper to buy those rather than rent them a few times . Speaker 0:
What kinds of clubs ?
Speaker 0: Hey , Tom , I want to learn how to play golf . Speaker 1: You're really sporty ! Speaker 0: I want to do everything I can . Speaker 1: Do you have clubs ? Speaker 0: No . Can I rent clubs ? Speaker 1: There are clubs for beginners . It's cheaper to buy those rather than rent them a few times . Speaker 0: What kinds of clubs ? Speaker 1:
Like the seven-piece set . It's only $ 120 .
Speaker 0: Hey , Tom , I want to learn how to play golf . Speaker 1: You're really sporty ! Speaker 0: I want to do everything I can . Speaker 1: Do you have clubs ? Speaker 0: No . Can I rent clubs ? Speaker 1: There are clubs for beginners . It's cheaper to buy those rather than rent them a few times . Speaker 0: What kinds of clubs ? Speaker 1: Like the seven-piece set . It's only $ 120 . Speaker 0:
I'll buy a set . But you have to teach me .
Speaker 0: Hey , Tom , I want to learn how to play golf . Speaker 1: You're really sporty ! Speaker 0: I want to do everything I can . Speaker 1: Do you have clubs ? Speaker 0: No . Can I rent clubs ? Speaker 1: There are clubs for beginners . It's cheaper to buy those rather than rent them a few times . Speaker 0: What kinds of clubs ? Speaker 1: Like the seven-piece set . It's only $ 120 . Speaker 0: I'll buy a set . But you have to teach me . Speaker 1:
Okay .
Speaker 0: You are married to a foreigner , aren't you ? So what's it like ? Speaker 1:
Well , in the first year of our marriage , we had great difficulties in getting along . The things that are important to me are not important to him . We had a lot of conflicts .
Speaker 0: You are married to a foreigner , aren't you ? So what's it like ? Speaker 1: Well , in the first year of our marriage , we had great difficulties in getting along . The things that are important to me are not important to him . We had a lot of conflicts . Speaker 0:
Yeah , I know what you mean . The first year of any marriage is difficult for all couples , not to mention two people from different cultures .
Speaker 0: You are married to a foreigner , aren't you ? So what's it like ? Speaker 1: Well , in the first year of our marriage , we had great difficulties in getting along . The things that are important to me are not important to him . We had a lot of conflicts . Speaker 0: Yeah , I know what you mean . The first year of any marriage is difficult for all couples , not to mention two people from different cultures . Speaker 1:
Now we have a two-year-old boy . We're very happy that he's healthy and smart .
Speaker 0: You are married to a foreigner , aren't you ? So what's it like ? Speaker 1: Well , in the first year of our marriage , we had great difficulties in getting along . The things that are important to me are not important to him . We had a lot of conflicts . Speaker 0: Yeah , I know what you mean . The first year of any marriage is difficult for all couples , not to mention two people from different cultures . Speaker 1: Now we have a two-year-old boy . We're very happy that he's healthy and smart . Speaker 0:
Oh , so he's half Chinese and half American . That's unusual . What languages does he speak , then ?
Speaker 0: You are married to a foreigner , aren't you ? So what's it like ? Speaker 1: Well , in the first year of our marriage , we had great difficulties in getting along . The things that are important to me are not important to him . We had a lot of conflicts . Speaker 0: Yeah , I know what you mean . The first year of any marriage is difficult for all couples , not to mention two people from different cultures . Speaker 1: Now we have a two-year-old boy . We're very happy that he's healthy and smart . Speaker 0: Oh , so he's half Chinese and half American . That's unusual . What languages does he speak , then ? Speaker 1:
Right now he speaks mostly English , and he can say a few Chinese words . But he will learn in the future .
Speaker 0: You are married to a foreigner , aren't you ? So what's it like ? Speaker 1: Well , in the first year of our marriage , we had great difficulties in getting along . The things that are important to me are not important to him . We had a lot of conflicts . Speaker 0: Yeah , I know what you mean . The first year of any marriage is difficult for all couples , not to mention two people from different cultures . Speaker 1: Now we have a two-year-old boy . We're very happy that he's healthy and smart . Speaker 0: Oh , so he's half Chinese and half American . That's unusual . What languages does he speak , then ? Speaker 1: Right now he speaks mostly English , and he can say a few Chinese words . But he will learn in the future . Speaker 0:
What does he look like ? Can people tell ?
Speaker 0: You are married to a foreigner , aren't you ? So what's it like ? Speaker 1: Well , in the first year of our marriage , we had great difficulties in getting along . The things that are important to me are not important to him . We had a lot of conflicts . Speaker 0: Yeah , I know what you mean . The first year of any marriage is difficult for all couples , not to mention two people from different cultures . Speaker 1: Now we have a two-year-old boy . We're very happy that he's healthy and smart . Speaker 0: Oh , so he's half Chinese and half American . That's unusual . What languages does he speak , then ? Speaker 1: Right now he speaks mostly English , and he can say a few Chinese words . But he will learn in the future . Speaker 0: What does he look like ? Can people tell ? Speaker 1:
Yes , people surely can . He's whiter than the Chinese kids , and his hair is a little blonde . My husband says his eyes are very Chinese though .
Speaker 0: What do you mean his grandmothers are already dead ? Wait a minute , you don't think he's avoiding me , do you ? Speaker 1:
Well you know , claiming that your grandmother is sick is the classic excuse used to get out of doing something .
Speaker 0: What do you mean his grandmothers are already dead ? Wait a minute , you don't think he's avoiding me , do you ? Speaker 1: Well you know , claiming that your grandmother is sick is the classic excuse used to get out of doing something . Speaker 0:
Oh man , I hate rejection . It really makes you feel terrible , especially when you really liked the person .
Speaker 0: What do you mean his grandmothers are already dead ? Wait a minute , you don't think he's avoiding me , do you ? Speaker 1: Well you know , claiming that your grandmother is sick is the classic excuse used to get out of doing something . Speaker 0: Oh man , I hate rejection . It really makes you feel terrible , especially when you really liked the person . Speaker 1:
Is there anything I can do to help ? Just remember that I'm there for you if you want to talk about it .
Speaker 0: How do you do , Mr.Smith ? This is Lili . I'm calling to thank you for the wonderful dinner we had yesterday . I enjoyed it very much . Speaker 1:
You're welcome . I'd like you to join us for dinner again sometime .
Speaker 0: How do you do , Mr.Smith ? This is Lili . I'm calling to thank you for the wonderful dinner we had yesterday . I enjoyed it very much . Speaker 1: You're welcome . I'd like you to join us for dinner again sometime . Speaker 0:
Thank you , Mr.Smith . I'm returning to China today .
Speaker 0: How do you do , Mr.Smith ? This is Lili . I'm calling to thank you for the wonderful dinner we had yesterday . I enjoyed it very much . Speaker 1: You're welcome . I'd like you to join us for dinner again sometime . Speaker 0: Thank you , Mr.Smith . I'm returning to China today . Speaker 1:
Today ?
Speaker 0: How do you do , Mr.Smith ? This is Lili . I'm calling to thank you for the wonderful dinner we had yesterday . I enjoyed it very much . Speaker 1: You're welcome . I'd like you to join us for dinner again sometime . Speaker 0: Thank you , Mr.Smith . I'm returning to China today . Speaker 1: Today ? Speaker 0:
Yes . I appreciate all help and in particular , all the time that you've spent on my account during my stay here .
Speaker 0: How do you do , Mr.Smith ? This is Lili . I'm calling to thank you for the wonderful dinner we had yesterday . I enjoyed it very much . Speaker 1: You're welcome . I'd like you to join us for dinner again sometime . Speaker 0: Thank you , Mr.Smith . I'm returning to China today . Speaker 1: Today ? Speaker 0: Yes . I appreciate all help and in particular , all the time that you've spent on my account during my stay here . Speaker 1:
Don't mention it . I am pleased to help you .
Speaker 0: How do you do , Mr.Smith ? This is Lili . I'm calling to thank you for the wonderful dinner we had yesterday . I enjoyed it very much . Speaker 1: You're welcome . I'd like you to join us for dinner again sometime . Speaker 0: Thank you , Mr.Smith . I'm returning to China today . Speaker 1: Today ? Speaker 0: Yes . I appreciate all help and in particular , all the time that you've spent on my account during my stay here . Speaker 1: Don't mention it . I am pleased to help you . Speaker 0:
If there's anything that I can help you in the future , please let me know .
Speaker 0: How do you do , Mr.Smith ? This is Lili . I'm calling to thank you for the wonderful dinner we had yesterday . I enjoyed it very much . Speaker 1: You're welcome . I'd like you to join us for dinner again sometime . Speaker 0: Thank you , Mr.Smith . I'm returning to China today . Speaker 1: Today ? Speaker 0: Yes . I appreciate all help and in particular , all the time that you've spent on my account during my stay here . Speaker 1: Don't mention it . I am pleased to help you . Speaker 0: If there's anything that I can help you in the future , please let me know . Speaker 1:
I'll do that.Thank you.Have a safe trip home .
Speaker 0: Do you buy that newspaper every day ? Speaker 1:
Yes , I do . I find it very informative.It always has plenty of articles from correspondents all over the world and the business section is very useful too .
Speaker 0: Do you buy that newspaper every day ? Speaker 1: Yes , I do . I find it very informative.It always has plenty of articles from correspondents all over the world and the business section is very useful too . Speaker 0:
Is there a Sunday edition of that newspaper ?
Speaker 0: Do you buy that newspaper every day ? Speaker 1: Yes , I do . I find it very informative.It always has plenty of articles from correspondents all over the world and the business section is very useful too . Speaker 0: Is there a Sunday edition of that newspaper ? Speaker 1:
Yes . There is . it has several sections , so it ’ s quite a read ! It usually takes me a few hours to read it on Sunday morning .
Speaker 0: Do you buy that newspaper every day ? Speaker 1: Yes , I do . I find it very informative.It always has plenty of articles from correspondents all over the world and the business section is very useful too . Speaker 0: Is there a Sunday edition of that newspaper ? Speaker 1: Yes . There is . it has several sections , so it ’ s quite a read ! It usually takes me a few hours to read it on Sunday morning . Speaker 0:
What section does it have ?
Speaker 0: Do you buy that newspaper every day ? Speaker 1: Yes , I do . I find it very informative.It always has plenty of articles from correspondents all over the world and the business section is very useful too . Speaker 0: Is there a Sunday edition of that newspaper ? Speaker 1: Yes . There is . it has several sections , so it ’ s quite a read ! It usually takes me a few hours to read it on Sunday morning . Speaker 0: What section does it have ? Speaker 1:
Let me see . There ’ s the news section , the entertainment section , sports , business , and world affairs .
Speaker 0: Do you buy that newspaper every day ? Speaker 1: Yes , I do . I find it very informative.It always has plenty of articles from correspondents all over the world and the business section is very useful too . Speaker 0: Is there a Sunday edition of that newspaper ? Speaker 1: Yes . There is . it has several sections , so it ’ s quite a read ! It usually takes me a few hours to read it on Sunday morning . Speaker 0: What section does it have ? Speaker 1: Let me see . There ’ s the news section , the entertainment section , sports , business , and world affairs . Speaker 0:
What ’ s in that section ?
Speaker 0: Do you buy that newspaper every day ? Speaker 1: Yes , I do . I find it very informative.It always has plenty of articles from correspondents all over the world and the business section is very useful too . Speaker 0: Is there a Sunday edition of that newspaper ? Speaker 1: Yes . There is . it has several sections , so it ’ s quite a read ! It usually takes me a few hours to read it on Sunday morning . Speaker 0: What section does it have ? Speaker 1: Let me see . There ’ s the news section , the entertainment section , sports , business , and world affairs . Speaker 0: What ’ s in that section ? Speaker 1:
World affairs ? They look at the most important stories in more detail . I find it fascinating . Do you buy a daily paper ?
Speaker 0: Do you buy that newspaper every day ? Speaker 1: Yes , I do . I find it very informative.It always has plenty of articles from correspondents all over the world and the business section is very useful too . Speaker 0: Is there a Sunday edition of that newspaper ? Speaker 1: Yes . There is . it has several sections , so it ’ s quite a read ! It usually takes me a few hours to read it on Sunday morning . Speaker 0: What section does it have ? Speaker 1: Let me see . There ’ s the news section , the entertainment section , sports , business , and world affairs . Speaker 0: What ’ s in that section ? Speaker 1: World affairs ? They look at the most important stories in more detail . I find it fascinating . Do you buy a daily paper ? Speaker 0:
I buy a national newspaper sometimes , buy I nearly always buy a local evening newspaper . I find the local news more interesting than national or international news .
Speaker 0: You must like negotiating a lot . People are saying , you are a super negotiator . Speaker 1:
Ha , I am flattered . Actually , when it comes to negotiate , you don ’ t need to like it . You just need to understand how it works .
Speaker 0: You must like negotiating a lot . People are saying , you are a super negotiator . Speaker 1: Ha , I am flattered . Actually , when it comes to negotiate , you don ’ t need to like it . You just need to understand how it works . Speaker 0:
I am not good at it by any means . Give me some advice .
Speaker 0: You must like negotiating a lot . People are saying , you are a super negotiator . Speaker 1: Ha , I am flattered . Actually , when it comes to negotiate , you don ’ t need to like it . You just need to understand how it works . Speaker 0: I am not good at it by any means . Give me some advice . Speaker 1:
Well , generally speaking , if you want to change someone ’ s mind or understand his position , you have to put yourself in his shoes . Understand his need and the cost for his need . And then you work together to find a solution .
Speaker 0: You must like negotiating a lot . People are saying , you are a super negotiator . Speaker 1: Ha , I am flattered . Actually , when it comes to negotiate , you don ’ t need to like it . You just need to understand how it works . Speaker 0: I am not good at it by any means . Give me some advice . Speaker 1: Well , generally speaking , if you want to change someone ’ s mind or understand his position , you have to put yourself in his shoes . Understand his need and the cost for his need . And then you work together to find a solution . Speaker 0:
Sounds easy . But how can I apply to practice ? I am thinking about applying for more reimbursement for my mobile bill . But I am afraid our boss will turn me down .
Speaker 0: You must like negotiating a lot . People are saying , you are a super negotiator . Speaker 1: Ha , I am flattered . Actually , when it comes to negotiate , you don ’ t need to like it . You just need to understand how it works . Speaker 0: I am not good at it by any means . Give me some advice . Speaker 1: Well , generally speaking , if you want to change someone ’ s mind or understand his position , you have to put yourself in his shoes . Understand his need and the cost for his need . And then you work together to find a solution . Speaker 0: Sounds easy . But how can I apply to practice ? I am thinking about applying for more reimbursement for my mobile bill . But I am afraid our boss will turn me down . Speaker 1:
Ok , as John after Kennedy put it , let us never negotiate out of fear , but let us never fear to negotiate .
Speaker 0: Hey , Shirley . The party has been wonderful . My husband and my children have enjoyed it very much , and me too . Speaker 1:
I've said you will enjoy your life here !
Speaker 0: Hey , Shirley . The party has been wonderful . My husband and my children have enjoyed it very much , and me too . Speaker 1: I've said you will enjoy your life here ! Speaker 0:
I surely will . By the way , is the party like this held every weekend in our neighborhood ?
Speaker 0: Hey , Shirley . The party has been wonderful . My husband and my children have enjoyed it very much , and me too . Speaker 1: I've said you will enjoy your life here ! Speaker 0: I surely will . By the way , is the party like this held every weekend in our neighborhood ? Speaker 1:
Oh , I've forgotten to tell you . The party is held every other week . And every family gives their own performance each time .
Speaker 0: Hey , Shirley . The party has been wonderful . My husband and my children have enjoyed it very much , and me too . Speaker 1: I've said you will enjoy your life here ! Speaker 0: I surely will . By the way , is the party like this held every weekend in our neighborhood ? Speaker 1: Oh , I've forgotten to tell you . The party is held every other week . And every family gives their own performance each time . Speaker 0:
My children would like that ; they like dancing very much .
Speaker 0: Hey , Shirley . The party has been wonderful . My husband and my children have enjoyed it very much , and me too . Speaker 1: I've said you will enjoy your life here ! Speaker 0: I surely will . By the way , is the party like this held every weekend in our neighborhood ? Speaker 1: Oh , I've forgotten to tell you . The party is held every other week . And every family gives their own performance each time . Speaker 0: My children would like that ; they like dancing very much . Speaker 1:
That's good !