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Speaker 0: What's the Mountaineering Club doing this weekend ? Speaker 1: We are going to climb a cliff on the Yangtze River . Speaker 0:
How hard is the climb ?
Speaker 0: What's the Mountaineering Club doing this weekend ? Speaker 1: We are going to climb a cliff on the Yangtze River . Speaker 0: How hard is the climb ? Speaker 1:
It is a very difficult climb , because there are not many places to put your hands and feet .
Speaker 0: What's the Mountaineering Club doing this weekend ? Speaker 1: We are going to climb a cliff on the Yangtze River . Speaker 0: How hard is the climb ? Speaker 1: It is a very difficult climb , because there are not many places to put your hands and feet . Speaker 0:
What did you do last week ?
Speaker 0: What's the Mountaineering Club doing this weekend ? Speaker 1: We are going to climb a cliff on the Yangtze River . Speaker 0: How hard is the climb ? Speaker 1: It is a very difficult climb , because there are not many places to put your hands and feet . Speaker 0: What did you do last week ? Speaker 1:
We rappelled down the side of a 300 - foot cliff . It's very exciting .
Speaker 0: What's the Mountaineering Club doing this weekend ? Speaker 1: We are going to climb a cliff on the Yangtze River . Speaker 0: How hard is the climb ? Speaker 1: It is a very difficult climb , because there are not many places to put your hands and feet . Speaker 0: What did you do last week ? Speaker 1: We rappelled down the side of a 300 - foot cliff . It's very exciting . Speaker 0:
Wow . That sounds like a lot of fun . I am sorry I missed it .
Speaker 0: What's the Mountaineering Club doing this weekend ? Speaker 1: We are going to climb a cliff on the Yangtze River . Speaker 0: How hard is the climb ? Speaker 1: It is a very difficult climb , because there are not many places to put your hands and feet . Speaker 0: What did you do last week ? Speaker 1: We rappelled down the side of a 300 - foot cliff . It's very exciting . Speaker 0: Wow . That sounds like a lot of fun . I am sorry I missed it . Speaker 1:
Well , you should come this weekend . I think you could do the climb .
Speaker 0: What's the Mountaineering Club doing this weekend ? Speaker 1: We are going to climb a cliff on the Yangtze River . Speaker 0: How hard is the climb ? Speaker 1: It is a very difficult climb , because there are not many places to put your hands and feet . Speaker 0: What did you do last week ? Speaker 1: We rappelled down the side of a 300 - foot cliff . It's very exciting . Speaker 0: Wow . That sounds like a lot of fun . I am sorry I missed it . Speaker 1: Well , you should come this weekend . I think you could do the climb . Speaker 0:
Yeah , I will . See you then !
Speaker 0: What's the Mountaineering Club doing this weekend ? Speaker 1: We are going to climb a cliff on the Yangtze River . Speaker 0: How hard is the climb ? Speaker 1: It is a very difficult climb , because there are not many places to put your hands and feet . Speaker 0: What did you do last week ? Speaker 1: We rappelled down the side of a 300 - foot cliff . It's very exciting . Speaker 0: Wow . That sounds like a lot of fun . I am sorry I missed it . Speaker 1: Well , you should come this weekend . I think you could do the climb . Speaker 0: Yeah , I will . See you then ! Speaker 1:
Ok , see you .
Speaker 0: How many people are there in your family ? Speaker 1:
There are 15 people in my family .
Speaker 0: How many people are there in your family ? Speaker 1: There are 15 people in my family . Speaker 0:
What did you say ? How many ?
Speaker 0: How many people are there in your family ? Speaker 1: There are 15 people in my family . Speaker 0: What did you say ? How many ? Speaker 1:
15 people .
Speaker 0: How many people are there in your family ? Speaker 1: There are 15 people in my family . Speaker 0: What did you say ? How many ? Speaker 1: 15 people . Speaker 0:
Wow . That is a very big family . Do you all live together ?
Speaker 0: How many people are there in your family ? Speaker 1: There are 15 people in my family . Speaker 0: What did you say ? How many ? Speaker 1: 15 people . Speaker 0: Wow . That is a very big family . Do you all live together ? Speaker 1:
Of course we do ! My father's parents , Mum , Dad , three unmarried aunts , two uncles , my two brothers , my three sisters and me .
Speaker 0: How many people are there in your family ? Speaker 1: There are 15 people in my family . Speaker 0: What did you say ? How many ? Speaker 1: 15 people . Speaker 0: Wow . That is a very big family . Do you all live together ? Speaker 1: Of course we do ! My father's parents , Mum , Dad , three unmarried aunts , two uncles , my two brothers , my three sisters and me . Speaker 0:
But you don't live at home anymore .
Speaker 0: How many people are there in your family ? Speaker 1: There are 15 people in my family . Speaker 0: What did you say ? How many ? Speaker 1: 15 people . Speaker 0: Wow . That is a very big family . Do you all live together ? Speaker 1: Of course we do ! My father's parents , Mum , Dad , three unmarried aunts , two uncles , my two brothers , my three sisters and me . Speaker 0: But you don't live at home anymore . Speaker 1:
Right , but that's where my heart is . But you're right , now there are only 14 living at home .
Speaker 0: How many people are there in your family ? Speaker 1: There are 15 people in my family . Speaker 0: What did you say ? How many ? Speaker 1: 15 people . Speaker 0: Wow . That is a very big family . Do you all live together ? Speaker 1: Of course we do ! My father's parents , Mum , Dad , three unmarried aunts , two uncles , my two brothers , my three sisters and me . Speaker 0: But you don't live at home anymore . Speaker 1: Right , but that's where my heart is . But you're right , now there are only 14 living at home . Speaker 0:
My goodness ! Your family must live in a huge house .
Speaker 0: How many people are there in your family ? Speaker 1: There are 15 people in my family . Speaker 0: What did you say ? How many ? Speaker 1: 15 people . Speaker 0: Wow . That is a very big family . Do you all live together ? Speaker 1: Of course we do ! My father's parents , Mum , Dad , three unmarried aunts , two uncles , my two brothers , my three sisters and me . Speaker 0: But you don't live at home anymore . Speaker 1: Right , but that's where my heart is . But you're right , now there are only 14 living at home . Speaker 0: My goodness ! Your family must live in a huge house . Speaker 1:
Yes . My family lives in rural Korea , near Pusan . We have a huge house.The first floor of the house is a part-time private school.In the afternoon , students come for special tutoring in biology , Englis
Speaker 0: How many people are there in your family ? Speaker 1: There are 15 people in my family . Speaker 0: What did you say ? How many ? Speaker 1: 15 people . Speaker 0: Wow . That is a very big family . Do you all live together ? Speaker 1: Of course we do ! My father's parents , Mum , Dad , three unmarried aunts , two uncles , my two brothers , my three sisters and me . Speaker 0: But you don't live at home anymore . Speaker 1: Right , but that's where my heart is . But you're right , now there are only 14 living at home . Speaker 0: My goodness ! Your family must live in a huge house . Speaker 1: Yes . My family lives in rural Korea , near Pusan . We have a huge house.The first floor of the house is a part-time private school.In the afternoon , students come for special tutoring in biology , Englis Speaker 0:
Wow ! you grew up in a school ! No wonder your English is excellent !
Speaker 0: How many people are there in your family ? Speaker 1: There are 15 people in my family . Speaker 0: What did you say ? How many ? Speaker 1: 15 people . Speaker 0: Wow . That is a very big family . Do you all live together ? Speaker 1: Of course we do ! My father's parents , Mum , Dad , three unmarried aunts , two uncles , my two brothers , my three sisters and me . Speaker 0: But you don't live at home anymore . Speaker 1: Right , but that's where my heart is . But you're right , now there are only 14 living at home . Speaker 0: My goodness ! Your family must live in a huge house . Speaker 1: Yes . My family lives in rural Korea , near Pusan . We have a huge house.The first floor of the house is a part-time private school.In the afternoon , students come for special tutoring in biology , Englis Speaker 0: Wow ! you grew up in a school ! No wonder your English is excellent ! Speaker 1:
My aunts and uncles are all teachers .
Speaker 0: How many people are there in your family ? Speaker 1: There are 15 people in my family . Speaker 0: What did you say ? How many ? Speaker 1: 15 people . Speaker 0: Wow . That is a very big family . Do you all live together ? Speaker 1: Of course we do ! My father's parents , Mum , Dad , three unmarried aunts , two uncles , my two brothers , my three sisters and me . Speaker 0: But you don't live at home anymore . Speaker 1: Right , but that's where my heart is . But you're right , now there are only 14 living at home . Speaker 0: My goodness ! Your family must live in a huge house . Speaker 1: Yes . My family lives in rural Korea , near Pusan . We have a huge house.The first floor of the house is a part-time private school.In the afternoon , students come for special tutoring in biology , Englis Speaker 0: Wow ! you grew up in a school ! No wonder your English is excellent ! Speaker 1: My aunts and uncles are all teachers . Speaker 0:
You are so lucky !
Speaker 0: How many people are there in your family ? Speaker 1: There are 15 people in my family . Speaker 0: What did you say ? How many ? Speaker 1: 15 people . Speaker 0: Wow . That is a very big family . Do you all live together ? Speaker 1: Of course we do ! My father's parents , Mum , Dad , three unmarried aunts , two uncles , my two brothers , my three sisters and me . Speaker 0: But you don't live at home anymore . Speaker 1: Right , but that's where my heart is . But you're right , now there are only 14 living at home . Speaker 0: My goodness ! Your family must live in a huge house . Speaker 1: Yes . My family lives in rural Korea , near Pusan . We have a huge house.The first floor of the house is a part-time private school.In the afternoon , students come for special tutoring in biology , Englis Speaker 0: Wow ! you grew up in a school ! No wonder your English is excellent ! Speaker 1: My aunts and uncles are all teachers . Speaker 0: You are so lucky ! Speaker 1:
I guess so . While growing up , I read hundreds of interesting English storybooks every year .
Speaker 0: How many people are there in your family ? Speaker 1: There are 15 people in my family . Speaker 0: What did you say ? How many ? Speaker 1: 15 people . Speaker 0: Wow . That is a very big family . Do you all live together ? Speaker 1: Of course we do ! My father's parents , Mum , Dad , three unmarried aunts , two uncles , my two brothers , my three sisters and me . Speaker 0: But you don't live at home anymore . Speaker 1: Right , but that's where my heart is . But you're right , now there are only 14 living at home . Speaker 0: My goodness ! Your family must live in a huge house . Speaker 1: Yes . My family lives in rural Korea , near Pusan . We have a huge house.The first floor of the house is a part-time private school.In the afternoon , students come for special tutoring in biology , Englis Speaker 0: Wow ! you grew up in a school ! No wonder your English is excellent ! Speaker 1: My aunts and uncles are all teachers . Speaker 0: You are so lucky ! Speaker 1: I guess so . While growing up , I read hundreds of interesting English storybooks every year . Speaker 0:
That's what i did in America . I was reading all the time . I was never a big TV watcher . TV wastes time .
Speaker 0: How many people are there in your family ? Speaker 1: There are 15 people in my family . Speaker 0: What did you say ? How many ? Speaker 1: 15 people . Speaker 0: Wow . That is a very big family . Do you all live together ? Speaker 1: Of course we do ! My father's parents , Mum , Dad , three unmarried aunts , two uncles , my two brothers , my three sisters and me . Speaker 0: But you don't live at home anymore . Speaker 1: Right , but that's where my heart is . But you're right , now there are only 14 living at home . Speaker 0: My goodness ! Your family must live in a huge house . Speaker 1: Yes . My family lives in rural Korea , near Pusan . We have a huge house.The first floor of the house is a part-time private school.In the afternoon , students come for special tutoring in biology , Englis Speaker 0: Wow ! you grew up in a school ! No wonder your English is excellent ! Speaker 1: My aunts and uncles are all teachers . Speaker 0: You are so lucky ! Speaker 1: I guess so . While growing up , I read hundreds of interesting English storybooks every year . Speaker 0: That's what i did in America . I was reading all the time . I was never a big TV watcher . TV wastes time . Speaker 1:
I agree . Reading for fun is why all the English students at our family school have excellent English . All the students read 800 easy storybooks during their second year of studying English .
Speaker 0: How many people are there in your family ? Speaker 1: There are 15 people in my family . Speaker 0: What did you say ? How many ? Speaker 1: 15 people . Speaker 0: Wow . That is a very big family . Do you all live together ? Speaker 1: Of course we do ! My father's parents , Mum , Dad , three unmarried aunts , two uncles , my two brothers , my three sisters and me . Speaker 0: But you don't live at home anymore . Speaker 1: Right , but that's where my heart is . But you're right , now there are only 14 living at home . Speaker 0: My goodness ! Your family must live in a huge house . Speaker 1: Yes . My family lives in rural Korea , near Pusan . We have a huge house.The first floor of the house is a part-time private school.In the afternoon , students come for special tutoring in biology , Englis Speaker 0: Wow ! you grew up in a school ! No wonder your English is excellent ! Speaker 1: My aunts and uncles are all teachers . Speaker 0: You are so lucky ! Speaker 1: I guess so . While growing up , I read hundreds of interesting English storybooks every year . Speaker 0: That's what i did in America . I was reading all the time . I was never a big TV watcher . TV wastes time . Speaker 1: I agree . Reading for fun is why all the English students at our family school have excellent English . All the students read 800 easy storybooks during their second year of studying English . Speaker 0:
800 books ? I'm impressed !
Speaker 0: How many people are there in your family ? Speaker 1: There are 15 people in my family . Speaker 0: What did you say ? How many ? Speaker 1: 15 people . Speaker 0: Wow . That is a very big family . Do you all live together ? Speaker 1: Of course we do ! My father's parents , Mum , Dad , three unmarried aunts , two uncles , my two brothers , my three sisters and me . Speaker 0: But you don't live at home anymore . Speaker 1: Right , but that's where my heart is . But you're right , now there are only 14 living at home . Speaker 0: My goodness ! Your family must live in a huge house . Speaker 1: Yes . My family lives in rural Korea , near Pusan . We have a huge house.The first floor of the house is a part-time private school.In the afternoon , students come for special tutoring in biology , Englis Speaker 0: Wow ! you grew up in a school ! No wonder your English is excellent ! Speaker 1: My aunts and uncles are all teachers . Speaker 0: You are so lucky ! Speaker 1: I guess so . While growing up , I read hundreds of interesting English storybooks every year . Speaker 0: That's what i did in America . I was reading all the time . I was never a big TV watcher . TV wastes time . Speaker 1: I agree . Reading for fun is why all the English students at our family school have excellent English . All the students read 800 easy storybooks during their second year of studying English . Speaker 0: 800 books ? I'm impressed ! Speaker 1:
My aunts studied in the American universities.They say that extensive reading for fun is the most effective way to improve your English.That ' s what they learn here in America .
Speaker 0: ... Now that we have been over the gory details of our disastrous first quarter , Ed ! Give us some good news . How are things looking for us in terms sales this month ? Speaker 1:
Uh well ... would you like the bad news first or the really bad news ?
Speaker 0: ... Now that we have been over the gory details of our disastrous first quarter , Ed ! Give us some good news . How are things looking for us in terms sales this month ? Speaker 1: Uh well ... would you like the bad news first or the really bad news ? Speaker 0:
What ? Ed , don ’ t tell me you only have bad news !
Speaker 0: ... Now that we have been over the gory details of our disastrous first quarter , Ed ! Give us some good news . How are things looking for us in terms sales this month ? Speaker 1: Uh well ... would you like the bad news first or the really bad news ? Speaker 0: What ? Ed , don ’ t tell me you only have bad news ! Speaker 1:
Well sir , our sales have dropped , no plunged , fifty percent in the past month alone . We are currently overstocked and overstaffed and our profits refalling fast . The market is in recession and we have no way of moving our inventory , or getting rid of our staff . If we consider redundancies , it would cost us a fortune because of the new regulations governing compensation packages . It ’ s a real mess .
Speaker 0: ... Now that we have been over the gory details of our disastrous first quarter , Ed ! Give us some good news . How are things looking for us in terms sales this month ? Speaker 1: Uh well ... would you like the bad news first or the really bad news ? Speaker 0: What ? Ed , don ’ t tell me you only have bad news ! Speaker 1: Well sir , our sales have dropped , no plunged , fifty percent in the past month alone . We are currently overstocked and overstaffed and our profits refalling fast . The market is in recession and we have no way of moving our inventory , or getting rid of our staff . If we consider redundancies , it would cost us a fortune because of the new regulations governing compensation packages . It ’ s a real mess . Speaker 0:
For crying out loud ... How fast are we losing money ?
Speaker 0: ... Now that we have been over the gory details of our disastrous first quarter , Ed ! Give us some good news . How are things looking for us in terms sales this month ? Speaker 1: Uh well ... would you like the bad news first or the really bad news ? Speaker 0: What ? Ed , don ’ t tell me you only have bad news ! Speaker 1: Well sir , our sales have dropped , no plunged , fifty percent in the past month alone . We are currently overstocked and overstaffed and our profits refalling fast . The market is in recession and we have no way of moving our inventory , or getting rid of our staff . If we consider redundancies , it would cost us a fortune because of the new regulations governing compensation packages . It ’ s a real mess . Speaker 0: For crying out loud ... How fast are we losing money ? Speaker 1:
Um ... how can I put this ? Let ’ s just say that at this pace , we will be filing for Chapter eleven in less than three months .
Speaker 0: ... Now that we have been over the gory details of our disastrous first quarter , Ed ! Give us some good news . How are things looking for us in terms sales this month ? Speaker 1: Uh well ... would you like the bad news first or the really bad news ? Speaker 0: What ? Ed , don ’ t tell me you only have bad news ! Speaker 1: Well sir , our sales have dropped , no plunged , fifty percent in the past month alone . We are currently overstocked and overstaffed and our profits refalling fast . The market is in recession and we have no way of moving our inventory , or getting rid of our staff . If we consider redundancies , it would cost us a fortune because of the new regulations governing compensation packages . It ’ s a real mess . Speaker 0: For crying out loud ... How fast are we losing money ? Speaker 1: Um ... how can I put this ? Let ’ s just say that at this pace , we will be filing for Chapter eleven in less than three months . Speaker 0:
What ! Geez ! How could this have happened ? So what ’ s the bad news ?
Speaker 0: ... Now that we have been over the gory details of our disastrous first quarter , Ed ! Give us some good news . How are things looking for us in terms sales this month ? Speaker 1: Uh well ... would you like the bad news first or the really bad news ? Speaker 0: What ? Ed , don ’ t tell me you only have bad news ! Speaker 1: Well sir , our sales have dropped , no plunged , fifty percent in the past month alone . We are currently overstocked and overstaffed and our profits refalling fast . The market is in recession and we have no way of moving our inventory , or getting rid of our staff . If we consider redundancies , it would cost us a fortune because of the new regulations governing compensation packages . It ’ s a real mess . Speaker 0: For crying out loud ... How fast are we losing money ? Speaker 1: Um ... how can I put this ? Let ’ s just say that at this pace , we will be filing for Chapter eleven in less than three months . Speaker 0: What ! Geez ! How could this have happened ? So what ’ s the bad news ? Speaker 1:
Oh , that ’ s the really bad news . Our supplier suffered QC problems and , well , half of our production is faulty . We ’ re going to have to recall all itemssold in the last quarter . And the worst part ? We ’ re going to have to shoulder this cost .
Speaker 0: ... Now that we have been over the gory details of our disastrous first quarter , Ed ! Give us some good news . How are things looking for us in terms sales this month ? Speaker 1: Uh well ... would you like the bad news first or the really bad news ? Speaker 0: What ? Ed , don ’ t tell me you only have bad news ! Speaker 1: Well sir , our sales have dropped , no plunged , fifty percent in the past month alone . We are currently overstocked and overstaffed and our profits refalling fast . The market is in recession and we have no way of moving our inventory , or getting rid of our staff . If we consider redundancies , it would cost us a fortune because of the new regulations governing compensation packages . It ’ s a real mess . Speaker 0: For crying out loud ... How fast are we losing money ? Speaker 1: Um ... how can I put this ? Let ’ s just say that at this pace , we will be filing for Chapter eleven in less than three months . Speaker 0: What ! Geez ! How could this have happened ? So what ’ s the bad news ? Speaker 1: Oh , that ’ s the really bad news . Our supplier suffered QC problems and , well , half of our production is faulty . We ’ re going to have to recall all itemssold in the last quarter . And the worst part ? We ’ re going to have to shoulder this cost . Speaker 0:
Are you joking ? Get the supplier on the line now ! They have to assume the costs of this mess !
Speaker 0: ... Now that we have been over the gory details of our disastrous first quarter , Ed ! Give us some good news . How are things looking for us in terms sales this month ? Speaker 1: Uh well ... would you like the bad news first or the really bad news ? Speaker 0: What ? Ed , don ’ t tell me you only have bad news ! Speaker 1: Well sir , our sales have dropped , no plunged , fifty percent in the past month alone . We are currently overstocked and overstaffed and our profits refalling fast . The market is in recession and we have no way of moving our inventory , or getting rid of our staff . If we consider redundancies , it would cost us a fortune because of the new regulations governing compensation packages . It ’ s a real mess . Speaker 0: For crying out loud ... How fast are we losing money ? Speaker 1: Um ... how can I put this ? Let ’ s just say that at this pace , we will be filing for Chapter eleven in less than three months . Speaker 0: What ! Geez ! How could this have happened ? So what ’ s the bad news ? Speaker 1: Oh , that ’ s the really bad news . Our supplier suffered QC problems and , well , half of our production is faulty . We ’ re going to have to recall all itemssold in the last quarter . And the worst part ? We ’ re going to have to shoulder this cost . Speaker 0: Are you joking ? Get the supplier on the line now ! They have to assume the costs of this mess ! Speaker 1:
We tried that , sir . The factory has gone under and the owner apparently has fled the country .
Speaker 0: ... Now that we have been over the gory details of our disastrous first quarter , Ed ! Give us some good news . How are things looking for us in terms sales this month ? Speaker 1: Uh well ... would you like the bad news first or the really bad news ? Speaker 0: What ? Ed , don ’ t tell me you only have bad news ! Speaker 1: Well sir , our sales have dropped , no plunged , fifty percent in the past month alone . We are currently overstocked and overstaffed and our profits refalling fast . The market is in recession and we have no way of moving our inventory , or getting rid of our staff . If we consider redundancies , it would cost us a fortune because of the new regulations governing compensation packages . It ’ s a real mess . Speaker 0: For crying out loud ... How fast are we losing money ? Speaker 1: Um ... how can I put this ? Let ’ s just say that at this pace , we will be filing for Chapter eleven in less than three months . Speaker 0: What ! Geez ! How could this have happened ? So what ’ s the bad news ? Speaker 1: Oh , that ’ s the really bad news . Our supplier suffered QC problems and , well , half of our production is faulty . We ’ re going to have to recall all itemssold in the last quarter . And the worst part ? We ’ re going to have to shoulder this cost . Speaker 0: Are you joking ? Get the supplier on the line now ! They have to assume the costs of this mess ! Speaker 1: We tried that , sir . The factory has gone under and the owner apparently has fled the country . Speaker 0:
We ’ re doomed !
Speaker 0: ... Now that we have been over the gory details of our disastrous first quarter , Ed ! Give us some good news . How are things looking for us in terms sales this month ? Speaker 1: Uh well ... would you like the bad news first or the really bad news ? Speaker 0: What ? Ed , don ’ t tell me you only have bad news ! Speaker 1: Well sir , our sales have dropped , no plunged , fifty percent in the past month alone . We are currently overstocked and overstaffed and our profits refalling fast . The market is in recession and we have no way of moving our inventory , or getting rid of our staff . If we consider redundancies , it would cost us a fortune because of the new regulations governing compensation packages . It ’ s a real mess . Speaker 0: For crying out loud ... How fast are we losing money ? Speaker 1: Um ... how can I put this ? Let ’ s just say that at this pace , we will be filing for Chapter eleven in less than three months . Speaker 0: What ! Geez ! How could this have happened ? So what ’ s the bad news ? Speaker 1: Oh , that ’ s the really bad news . Our supplier suffered QC problems and , well , half of our production is faulty . We ’ re going to have to recall all itemssold in the last quarter . And the worst part ? We ’ re going to have to shoulder this cost . Speaker 0: Are you joking ? Get the supplier on the line now ! They have to assume the costs of this mess ! Speaker 1: We tried that , sir . The factory has gone under and the owner apparently has fled the country . Speaker 0: We ’ re doomed ! Speaker 1:
There is some really good news though !
Speaker 0: ... Now that we have been over the gory details of our disastrous first quarter , Ed ! Give us some good news . How are things looking for us in terms sales this month ? Speaker 1: Uh well ... would you like the bad news first or the really bad news ? Speaker 0: What ? Ed , don ’ t tell me you only have bad news ! Speaker 1: Well sir , our sales have dropped , no plunged , fifty percent in the past month alone . We are currently overstocked and overstaffed and our profits refalling fast . The market is in recession and we have no way of moving our inventory , or getting rid of our staff . If we consider redundancies , it would cost us a fortune because of the new regulations governing compensation packages . It ’ s a real mess . Speaker 0: For crying out loud ... How fast are we losing money ? Speaker 1: Um ... how can I put this ? Let ’ s just say that at this pace , we will be filing for Chapter eleven in less than three months . Speaker 0: What ! Geez ! How could this have happened ? So what ’ s the bad news ? Speaker 1: Oh , that ’ s the really bad news . Our supplier suffered QC problems and , well , half of our production is faulty . We ’ re going to have to recall all itemssold in the last quarter . And the worst part ? We ’ re going to have to shoulder this cost . Speaker 0: Are you joking ? Get the supplier on the line now ! They have to assume the costs of this mess ! Speaker 1: We tried that , sir . The factory has gone under and the owner apparently has fled the country . Speaker 0: We ’ re doomed ! Speaker 1: There is some really good news though ! Speaker 0:
Really ? What !
Speaker 0: ... Now that we have been over the gory details of our disastrous first quarter , Ed ! Give us some good news . How are things looking for us in terms sales this month ? Speaker 1: Uh well ... would you like the bad news first or the really bad news ? Speaker 0: What ? Ed , don ’ t tell me you only have bad news ! Speaker 1: Well sir , our sales have dropped , no plunged , fifty percent in the past month alone . We are currently overstocked and overstaffed and our profits refalling fast . The market is in recession and we have no way of moving our inventory , or getting rid of our staff . If we consider redundancies , it would cost us a fortune because of the new regulations governing compensation packages . It ’ s a real mess . Speaker 0: For crying out loud ... How fast are we losing money ? Speaker 1: Um ... how can I put this ? Let ’ s just say that at this pace , we will be filing for Chapter eleven in less than three months . Speaker 0: What ! Geez ! How could this have happened ? So what ’ s the bad news ? Speaker 1: Oh , that ’ s the really bad news . Our supplier suffered QC problems and , well , half of our production is faulty . We ’ re going to have to recall all itemssold in the last quarter . And the worst part ? We ’ re going to have to shoulder this cost . Speaker 0: Are you joking ? Get the supplier on the line now ! They have to assume the costs of this mess ! Speaker 1: We tried that , sir . The factory has gone under and the owner apparently has fled the country . Speaker 0: We ’ re doomed ! Speaker 1: There is some really good news though ! Speaker 0: Really ? What ! Speaker 1:
I got offered a new job !
Speaker 0: So Vicky , how long have you held your present position ? Speaker 1:
I ’ Ve been a secretary for two years , before that I was at university .
Speaker 0: So Vicky , how long have you held your present position ? Speaker 1: I ’ Ve been a secretary for two years , before that I was at university . Speaker 0:
And how do you like working for IBM ?
Speaker 0: So Vicky , how long have you held your present position ? Speaker 1: I ’ Ve been a secretary for two years , before that I was at university . Speaker 0: And how do you like working for IBM ? Speaker 1:
It ’ s challenging , I feel I have learned a lot .
Speaker 0: So Vicky , how long have you held your present position ? Speaker 1: I ’ Ve been a secretary for two years , before that I was at university . Speaker 0: And how do you like working for IBM ? Speaker 1: It ’ s challenging , I feel I have learned a lot . Speaker 0:
What ’ s strength do you bring to the job ?
Speaker 0: So Vicky , how long have you held your present position ? Speaker 1: I ’ Ve been a secretary for two years , before that I was at university . Speaker 0: And how do you like working for IBM ? Speaker 1: It ’ s challenging , I feel I have learned a lot . Speaker 0: What ’ s strength do you bring to the job ? Speaker 1:
I get along well with people , and I enjoy working with others .
Speaker 0: So Vicky , how long have you held your present position ? Speaker 1: I ’ Ve been a secretary for two years , before that I was at university . Speaker 0: And how do you like working for IBM ? Speaker 1: It ’ s challenging , I feel I have learned a lot . Speaker 0: What ’ s strength do you bring to the job ? Speaker 1: I get along well with people , and I enjoy working with others . Speaker 0:
That ’ s good . We always need team players here .
Speaker 0: I'm exhausted . My new exercise class is so hard , Speaker 1:
I think it is easy . I could work in your class with no problem .
Speaker 0: I'm exhausted . My new exercise class is so hard , Speaker 1: I think it is easy . I could work in your class with no problem . Speaker 0:
You thing so ?
Speaker 0: I'm exhausted . My new exercise class is so hard , Speaker 1: I think it is easy . I could work in your class with no problem . Speaker 0: You thing so ? Speaker 1:
Oh , without a doubt . When is the next class ?
Speaker 0: I'm exhausted . My new exercise class is so hard , Speaker 1: I think it is easy . I could work in your class with no problem . Speaker 0: You thing so ? Speaker 1: Oh , without a doubt . When is the next class ? Speaker 0:
Tomorrow morning . Try it .
Speaker 0: I'm exhausted . My new exercise class is so hard , Speaker 1: I think it is easy . I could work in your class with no problem . Speaker 0: You thing so ? Speaker 1: Oh , without a doubt . When is the next class ? Speaker 0: Tomorrow morning . Try it . Speaker 1:
No problem .
Speaker 0: I'm exhausted . My new exercise class is so hard , Speaker 1: I think it is easy . I could work in your class with no problem . Speaker 0: You thing so ? Speaker 1: Oh , without a doubt . When is the next class ? Speaker 0: Tomorrow morning . Try it . Speaker 1: No problem . Speaker 0:
Are you going to this class this morning ?
Speaker 0: I'm exhausted . My new exercise class is so hard , Speaker 1: I think it is easy . I could work in your class with no problem . Speaker 0: You thing so ? Speaker 1: Oh , without a doubt . When is the next class ? Speaker 0: Tomorrow morning . Try it . Speaker 1: No problem . Speaker 0: Are you going to this class this morning ? Speaker 1:
Of course , easy . No sweat .
Speaker 0: I'm exhausted . My new exercise class is so hard , Speaker 1: I think it is easy . I could work in your class with no problem . Speaker 0: You thing so ? Speaker 1: Oh , without a doubt . When is the next class ? Speaker 0: Tomorrow morning . Try it . Speaker 1: No problem . Speaker 0: Are you going to this class this morning ? Speaker 1: Of course , easy . No sweat . Speaker 0:
You're no able to move after this class .
Speaker 0: I'm exhausted . My new exercise class is so hard , Speaker 1: I think it is easy . I could work in your class with no problem . Speaker 0: You thing so ? Speaker 1: Oh , without a doubt . When is the next class ? Speaker 0: Tomorrow morning . Try it . Speaker 1: No problem . Speaker 0: Are you going to this class this morning ? Speaker 1: Of course , easy . No sweat . Speaker 0: You're no able to move after this class . Speaker 1:
Are you kidding me ? It's going to be up a piece of cake .
Speaker 0: I'm exhausted . My new exercise class is so hard , Speaker 1: I think it is easy . I could work in your class with no problem . Speaker 0: You thing so ? Speaker 1: Oh , without a doubt . When is the next class ? Speaker 0: Tomorrow morning . Try it . Speaker 1: No problem . Speaker 0: Are you going to this class this morning ? Speaker 1: Of course , easy . No sweat . Speaker 0: You're no able to move after this class . Speaker 1: Are you kidding me ? It's going to be up a piece of cake . Speaker 0:
You want to bet ?
Speaker 0: I'm exhausted . My new exercise class is so hard , Speaker 1: I think it is easy . I could work in your class with no problem . Speaker 0: You thing so ? Speaker 1: Oh , without a doubt . When is the next class ? Speaker 0: Tomorrow morning . Try it . Speaker 1: No problem . Speaker 0: Are you going to this class this morning ? Speaker 1: Of course , easy . No sweat . Speaker 0: You're no able to move after this class . Speaker 1: Are you kidding me ? It's going to be up a piece of cake . Speaker 0: You want to bet ? Speaker 1:
Yeah , what't the bet ?
Speaker 0: I'm exhausted . My new exercise class is so hard , Speaker 1: I think it is easy . I could work in your class with no problem . Speaker 0: You thing so ? Speaker 1: Oh , without a doubt . When is the next class ? Speaker 0: Tomorrow morning . Try it . Speaker 1: No problem . Speaker 0: Are you going to this class this morning ? Speaker 1: Of course , easy . No sweat . Speaker 0: You're no able to move after this class . Speaker 1: Are you kidding me ? It's going to be up a piece of cake . Speaker 0: You want to bet ? Speaker 1: Yeah , what't the bet ? Speaker 0:
I bet I can go one hour in your class this morning and not feel a thing .
Speaker 0: Johnny , you did badly on the test . I think you haven't been studying enough . Am I right ? Speaker 1:
Yes , Ms . Jones .
Speaker 0: Johnny , you did badly on the test . I think you haven't been studying enough . Am I right ? Speaker 1: Yes , Ms . Jones . Speaker 0:
Well , you'd better start studying harder if you want to pass this class .
Speaker 0: Professor , where's Canada ? Speaker 1:
Canada is north of here .
Speaker 0: Professor , where's Canada ? Speaker 1: Canada is north of here . Speaker 0:
Can you show me on the map ?
Speaker 0: Professor , where's Canada ? Speaker 1: Canada is north of here . Speaker 0: Can you show me on the map ? Speaker 1:
Sure . Look here . Canada is north of the United States .
Speaker 0: Professor , where's Canada ? Speaker 1: Canada is north of here . Speaker 0: Can you show me on the map ? Speaker 1: Sure . Look here . Canada is north of the United States . Speaker 0:
Oh , I see . Where's Mexico ?
Speaker 0: Professor , where's Canada ? Speaker 1: Canada is north of here . Speaker 0: Can you show me on the map ? Speaker 1: Sure . Look here . Canada is north of the United States . Speaker 0: Oh , I see . Where's Mexico ? Speaker 1:
Mexico is south of the United States .
Speaker 0: Professor , where's Canada ? Speaker 1: Canada is north of here . Speaker 0: Can you show me on the map ? Speaker 1: Sure . Look here . Canada is north of the United States . Speaker 0: Oh , I see . Where's Mexico ? Speaker 1: Mexico is south of the United States . Speaker 0:
How about Connecticut ? Where's that ?
Speaker 0: Professor , where's Canada ? Speaker 1: Canada is north of here . Speaker 0: Can you show me on the map ? Speaker 1: Sure . Look here . Canada is north of the United States . Speaker 0: Oh , I see . Where's Mexico ? Speaker 1: Mexico is south of the United States . Speaker 0: How about Connecticut ? Where's that ? Speaker 1:
Connecticut is east of New York .
Speaker 0: Professor , where's Canada ? Speaker 1: Canada is north of here . Speaker 0: Can you show me on the map ? Speaker 1: Sure . Look here . Canada is north of the United States . Speaker 0: Oh , I see . Where's Mexico ? Speaker 1: Mexico is south of the United States . Speaker 0: How about Connecticut ? Where's that ? Speaker 1: Connecticut is east of New York . Speaker 0:
What state is west of Pennsylvania ?
Speaker 0: Professor , where's Canada ? Speaker 1: Canada is north of here . Speaker 0: Can you show me on the map ? Speaker 1: Sure . Look here . Canada is north of the United States . Speaker 0: Oh , I see . Where's Mexico ? Speaker 1: Mexico is south of the United States . Speaker 0: How about Connecticut ? Where's that ? Speaker 1: Connecticut is east of New York . Speaker 0: What state is west of Pennsylvania ? Speaker 1:
Ohio .
Speaker 0: Professor , where's Canada ? Speaker 1: Canada is north of here . Speaker 0: Can you show me on the map ? Speaker 1: Sure . Look here . Canada is north of the United States . Speaker 0: Oh , I see . Where's Mexico ? Speaker 1: Mexico is south of the United States . Speaker 0: How about Connecticut ? Where's that ? Speaker 1: Connecticut is east of New York . Speaker 0: What state is west of Pennsylvania ? Speaker 1: Ohio . Speaker 0:
OK , Where's Los Angeles ?
Speaker 0: Professor , where's Canada ? Speaker 1: Canada is north of here . Speaker 0: Can you show me on the map ? Speaker 1: Sure . Look here . Canada is north of the United States . Speaker 0: Oh , I see . Where's Mexico ? Speaker 1: Mexico is south of the United States . Speaker 0: How about Connecticut ? Where's that ? Speaker 1: Connecticut is east of New York . Speaker 0: What state is west of Pennsylvania ? Speaker 1: Ohio . Speaker 0: OK , Where's Los Angeles ? Speaker 1:
Los Angeles is in California . It's southeast of San Francisco .
Speaker 0: Professor , where's Canada ? Speaker 1: Canada is north of here . Speaker 0: Can you show me on the map ? Speaker 1: Sure . Look here . Canada is north of the United States . Speaker 0: Oh , I see . Where's Mexico ? Speaker 1: Mexico is south of the United States . Speaker 0: How about Connecticut ? Where's that ? Speaker 1: Connecticut is east of New York . Speaker 0: What state is west of Pennsylvania ? Speaker 1: Ohio . Speaker 0: OK , Where's Los Angeles ? Speaker 1: Los Angeles is in California . It's southeast of San Francisco . Speaker 0:
Where's Boston .
Speaker 0: Professor , where's Canada ? Speaker 1: Canada is north of here . Speaker 0: Can you show me on the map ? Speaker 1: Sure . Look here . Canada is north of the United States . Speaker 0: Oh , I see . Where's Mexico ? Speaker 1: Mexico is south of the United States . Speaker 0: How about Connecticut ? Where's that ? Speaker 1: Connecticut is east of New York . Speaker 0: What state is west of Pennsylvania ? Speaker 1: Ohio . Speaker 0: OK , Where's Los Angeles ? Speaker 1: Los Angeles is in California . It's southeast of San Francisco . Speaker 0: Where's Boston . Speaker 1:
Boston is in the northeast part of the country .
Speaker 0: Professor , where's Canada ? Speaker 1: Canada is north of here . Speaker 0: Can you show me on the map ? Speaker 1: Sure . Look here . Canada is north of the United States . Speaker 0: Oh , I see . Where's Mexico ? Speaker 1: Mexico is south of the United States . Speaker 0: How about Connecticut ? Where's that ? Speaker 1: Connecticut is east of New York . Speaker 0: What state is west of Pennsylvania ? Speaker 1: Ohio . Speaker 0: OK , Where's Los Angeles ? Speaker 1: Los Angeles is in California . It's southeast of San Francisco . Speaker 0: Where's Boston . Speaker 1: Boston is in the northeast part of the country . Speaker 0:
Where is Las Vegas ?
Speaker 0: Professor , where's Canada ? Speaker 1: Canada is north of here . Speaker 0: Can you show me on the map ? Speaker 1: Sure . Look here . Canada is north of the United States . Speaker 0: Oh , I see . Where's Mexico ? Speaker 1: Mexico is south of the United States . Speaker 0: How about Connecticut ? Where's that ? Speaker 1: Connecticut is east of New York . Speaker 0: What state is west of Pennsylvania ? Speaker 1: Ohio . Speaker 0: OK , Where's Los Angeles ? Speaker 1: Los Angeles is in California . It's southeast of San Francisco . Speaker 0: Where's Boston . Speaker 1: Boston is in the northeast part of the country . Speaker 0: Where is Las Vegas ? Speaker 1:
Las Vegas is in the southwest .
Speaker 0: What kind of books do you like ? Speaker 1:
I like reading novels about early America .
Speaker 0: What kind of books do you like ? Speaker 1: I like reading novels about early America . Speaker 0:
Really ? Me too .
Speaker 0: What kind of books do you like ? Speaker 1: I like reading novels about early America . Speaker 0: Really ? Me too . Speaker 1:
Which one do you like best ?
Speaker 0: What kind of books do you like ? Speaker 1: I like reading novels about early America . Speaker 0: Really ? Me too . Speaker 1: Which one do you like best ? Speaker 0:
I prefer the novels by Hemingway , such as The Old Man and the Sea . I like the simple words in his novels .
Speaker 0: What kind of books do you like ? Speaker 1: I like reading novels about early America . Speaker 0: Really ? Me too . Speaker 1: Which one do you like best ? Speaker 0: I prefer the novels by Hemingway , such as The Old Man and the Sea . I like the simple words in his novels . Speaker 1:
Yup . Though the words he used are simple , but the spirit he has conveyed is great .
Speaker 0: What kind of books do you like ? Speaker 1: I like reading novels about early America . Speaker 0: Really ? Me too . Speaker 1: Which one do you like best ? Speaker 0: I prefer the novels by Hemingway , such as The Old Man and the Sea . I like the simple words in his novels . Speaker 1: Yup . Though the words he used are simple , but the spirit he has conveyed is great . Speaker 0:
Absolutely !
Speaker 0: Doesn't she have any friends ? Speaker 1:
If she has , they must be fair-weather friends .
Speaker 0: Doesn't she have any friends ? Speaker 1: If she has , they must be fair-weather friends . Speaker 0:
Such friends are even worse than enemies .
Speaker 0: Doesn't she have any friends ? Speaker 1: If she has , they must be fair-weather friends . Speaker 0: Such friends are even worse than enemies . Speaker 1:
She'd better keep away from them .
Speaker 0: Is that true ? Speaker 1:
I guess so . Now Anna's got four kids and another on the way .
Speaker 0: Is that true ? Speaker 1: I guess so . Now Anna's got four kids and another on the way . Speaker 0:
Wow . She looks good for having had that many kids . She's pregnant and wearing Prada !
Speaker 0: Is that true ? Speaker 1: I guess so . Now Anna's got four kids and another on the way . Speaker 0: Wow . She looks good for having had that many kids . She's pregnant and wearing Prada ! Speaker 1:
That's Anna for you . She keeps up the image of the stylish Italian woman . Here she comes .
Speaker 0: Is that true ? Speaker 1: I guess so . Now Anna's got four kids and another on the way . Speaker 0: Wow . She looks good for having had that many kids . She's pregnant and wearing Prada ! Speaker 1: That's Anna for you . She keeps up the image of the stylish Italian woman . Here she comes . Speaker 0:
She's glowing . It must be the pregnancy .
Speaker 0: Is that true ? Speaker 1: I guess so . Now Anna's got four kids and another on the way . Speaker 0: Wow . She looks good for having had that many kids . She's pregnant and wearing Prada ! Speaker 1: That's Anna for you . She keeps up the image of the stylish Italian woman . Here she comes . Speaker 0: She's glowing . It must be the pregnancy . Speaker 1:
Yeah , or the expensive Italian facial treatments .
Speaker 0: Hi , Jenny . Are still working ? Speaker 1:
Hi , Nancy . Come in please . I'm just putting away on my books .
Speaker 0: Hi , Jenny . Are still working ? Speaker 1: Hi , Nancy . Come in please . I'm just putting away on my books . Speaker 0:
So , you are leaving , aren't you ?
Speaker 0: Hi , Jenny . Are still working ? Speaker 1: Hi , Nancy . Come in please . I'm just putting away on my books . Speaker 0: So , you are leaving , aren't you ? Speaker 1:
Yes , I ’ m going to take a holiday tomorrow .
Speaker 0: Hi , Jenny . Are still working ? Speaker 1: Hi , Nancy . Come in please . I'm just putting away on my books . Speaker 0: So , you are leaving , aren't you ? Speaker 1: Yes , I ’ m going to take a holiday tomorrow . Speaker 0:
How nice ! I can see you are busying packing . I'm sorry to interrupt you .
Speaker 0: Hi , Jenny . Are still working ? Speaker 1: Hi , Nancy . Come in please . I'm just putting away on my books . Speaker 0: So , you are leaving , aren't you ? Speaker 1: Yes , I ’ m going to take a holiday tomorrow . Speaker 0: How nice ! I can see you are busying packing . I'm sorry to interrupt you . Speaker 1:
That's all right . I'm almost finished . Do you need my help ?
Speaker 0: Hi , Jenny . Are still working ? Speaker 1: Hi , Nancy . Come in please . I'm just putting away on my books . Speaker 0: So , you are leaving , aren't you ? Speaker 1: Yes , I ’ m going to take a holiday tomorrow . Speaker 0: How nice ! I can see you are busying packing . I'm sorry to interrupt you . Speaker 1: That's all right . I'm almost finished . Do you need my help ? Speaker 0:
Yes , could you please go over this for me ? And see if there is any mistake in it ?
Speaker 0: Hi , Jenny . Are still working ? Speaker 1: Hi , Nancy . Come in please . I'm just putting away on my books . Speaker 0: So , you are leaving , aren't you ? Speaker 1: Yes , I ’ m going to take a holiday tomorrow . Speaker 0: How nice ! I can see you are busying packing . I'm sorry to interrupt you . Speaker 1: That's all right . I'm almost finished . Do you need my help ? Speaker 0: Yes , could you please go over this for me ? And see if there is any mistake in it ? Speaker 1:
Oh . All right I'll read it soon .
Speaker 0: Hi , Jenny . Are still working ? Speaker 1: Hi , Nancy . Come in please . I'm just putting away on my books . Speaker 0: So , you are leaving , aren't you ? Speaker 1: Yes , I ’ m going to take a holiday tomorrow . Speaker 0: How nice ! I can see you are busying packing . I'm sorry to interrupt you . Speaker 1: That's all right . I'm almost finished . Do you need my help ? Speaker 0: Yes , could you please go over this for me ? And see if there is any mistake in it ? Speaker 1: Oh . All right I'll read it soon . Speaker 0:
Excuse me for taking your time .
Speaker 0: Hi , Jenny . Are still working ? Speaker 1: Hi , Nancy . Come in please . I'm just putting away on my books . Speaker 0: So , you are leaving , aren't you ? Speaker 1: Yes , I ’ m going to take a holiday tomorrow . Speaker 0: How nice ! I can see you are busying packing . I'm sorry to interrupt you . Speaker 1: That's all right . I'm almost finished . Do you need my help ? Speaker 0: Yes , could you please go over this for me ? And see if there is any mistake in it ? Speaker 1: Oh . All right I'll read it soon . Speaker 0: Excuse me for taking your time . Speaker 1:
It's nothing Nancy .
Speaker 0: Why do you look so gloomy ? What are you looking for ? Speaker 1:
My dissertation . I put it somewhere last night and I can't find it now .
Speaker 0: Why do you look so gloomy ? What are you looking for ? Speaker 1: My dissertation . I put it somewhere last night and I can't find it now . Speaker 0:
Did you finish typing it yesterday ?
Speaker 0: Why do you look so gloomy ? What are you looking for ? Speaker 1: My dissertation . I put it somewhere last night and I can't find it now . Speaker 0: Did you finish typing it yesterday ? Speaker 1:
Yes , I kept on typing it until midnight , but it is lost .
Speaker 0: Why do you look so gloomy ? What are you looking for ? Speaker 1: My dissertation . I put it somewhere last night and I can't find it now . Speaker 0: Did you finish typing it yesterday ? Speaker 1: Yes , I kept on typing it until midnight , but it is lost . Speaker 0:
Don't worry about it . It must be somewhere in your room . Let's see where you put it . Have you searched your drawers and the desk ?