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Speaker 0: Whose handset sounds so beautiful Speaker 1: Mine . It's My Heart Will Go On , the theme song of Titanic . Isn't it of strong character ? Speaker 0:
Are you able to compose music ?
Speaker 0: Whose handset sounds so beautiful Speaker 1: Mine . It's My Heart Will Go On , the theme song of Titanic . Isn't it of strong character ? Speaker 0: Are you able to compose music ? Speaker 1:
No , not yet .
Speaker 0: Whose handset sounds so beautiful Speaker 1: Mine . It's My Heart Will Go On , the theme song of Titanic . Isn't it of strong character ? Speaker 0: Are you able to compose music ? Speaker 1: No , not yet . Speaker 0:
Who composed it for your ?
Speaker 0: Whose handset sounds so beautiful Speaker 1: Mine . It's My Heart Will Go On , the theme song of Titanic . Isn't it of strong character ? Speaker 0: Are you able to compose music ? Speaker 1: No , not yet . Speaker 0: Who composed it for your ? Speaker 1:
You needn't ask anyone . You can get on line to search for one .
Speaker 0: Whose handset sounds so beautiful Speaker 1: Mine . It's My Heart Will Go On , the theme song of Titanic . Isn't it of strong character ? Speaker 0: Are you able to compose music ? Speaker 1: No , not yet . Speaker 0: Who composed it for your ? Speaker 1: You needn't ask anyone . You can get on line to search for one . Speaker 0:
Can I get on line to search one , too ?
Speaker 0: Whose handset sounds so beautiful Speaker 1: Mine . It's My Heart Will Go On , the theme song of Titanic . Isn't it of strong character ? Speaker 0: Are you able to compose music ? Speaker 1: No , not yet . Speaker 0: Who composed it for your ? Speaker 1: You needn't ask anyone . You can get on line to search for one . Speaker 0: Can I get on line to search one , too ? Speaker 1:
Yeah . Web sites provide many melodies for handsets like my ERICSSON .
Speaker 0: Whose handset sounds so beautiful Speaker 1: Mine . It's My Heart Will Go On , the theme song of Titanic . Isn't it of strong character ? Speaker 0: Are you able to compose music ? Speaker 1: No , not yet . Speaker 0: Who composed it for your ? Speaker 1: You needn't ask anyone . You can get on line to search for one . Speaker 0: Can I get on line to search one , too ? Speaker 1: Yeah . Web sites provide many melodies for handsets like my ERICSSON . Speaker 0:
What about my SIEMENS ?
Speaker 0: Whose handset sounds so beautiful Speaker 1: Mine . It's My Heart Will Go On , the theme song of Titanic . Isn't it of strong character ? Speaker 0: Are you able to compose music ? Speaker 1: No , not yet . Speaker 0: Who composed it for your ? Speaker 1: You needn't ask anyone . You can get on line to search for one . Speaker 0: Can I get on line to search one , too ? Speaker 1: Yeah . Web sites provide many melodies for handsets like my ERICSSON . Speaker 0: What about my SIEMENS ? Speaker 1:
Numerous . It's time that everybody is particular about personality.Find one and change yours .
Speaker 0: I don't know what to do about the people who live in the flat above me ! Speaker 1:
Why ? What are they like ?
Speaker 0: I don't know what to do about the people who live in the flat above me ! Speaker 1: Why ? What are they like ? Speaker 0:
They're incredibly selfish . They ' re always up until the wee hours of the night playing their music so loudly that I have to wear earplugs in order to fall asleep !
Speaker 0: I don't know what to do about the people who live in the flat above me ! Speaker 1: Why ? What are they like ? Speaker 0: They're incredibly selfish . They ' re always up until the wee hours of the night playing their music so loudly that I have to wear earplugs in order to fall asleep ! Speaker 1:
Have you ever talked to them about it ?
Speaker 0: I don't know what to do about the people who live in the flat above me ! Speaker 1: Why ? What are they like ? Speaker 0: They're incredibly selfish . They ' re always up until the wee hours of the night playing their music so loudly that I have to wear earplugs in order to fall asleep ! Speaker 1: Have you ever talked to them about it ? Speaker 0:
I tried to introduce myself to them when they moved in , but they were so arrogant that I didin't want to ever talk to them again !
Speaker 0: I don't know what to do about the people who live in the flat above me ! Speaker 1: Why ? What are they like ? Speaker 0: They're incredibly selfish . They ' re always up until the wee hours of the night playing their music so loudly that I have to wear earplugs in order to fall asleep ! Speaker 1: Have you ever talked to them about it ? Speaker 0: I tried to introduce myself to them when they moved in , but they were so arrogant that I didin't want to ever talk to them again ! Speaker 1:
What did they say ?
Speaker 0: I don't know what to do about the people who live in the flat above me ! Speaker 1: Why ? What are they like ? Speaker 0: They're incredibly selfish . They ' re always up until the wee hours of the night playing their music so loudly that I have to wear earplugs in order to fall asleep ! Speaker 1: Have you ever talked to them about it ? Speaker 0: I tried to introduce myself to them when they moved in , but they were so arrogant that I didin't want to ever talk to them again ! Speaker 1: What did they say ? Speaker 0:
They both just talk about how great they are all the time .
Speaker 0: I don't know what to do about the people who live in the flat above me ! Speaker 1: Why ? What are they like ? Speaker 0: They're incredibly selfish . They ' re always up until the wee hours of the night playing their music so loudly that I have to wear earplugs in order to fall asleep ! Speaker 1: Have you ever talked to them about it ? Speaker 0: I tried to introduce myself to them when they moved in , but they were so arrogant that I didin't want to ever talk to them again ! Speaker 1: What did they say ? Speaker 0: They both just talk about how great they are all the time . Speaker 1:
They soud like the neighbours from hell !
Speaker 0: I don't know what to do about the people who live in the flat above me ! Speaker 1: Why ? What are they like ? Speaker 0: They're incredibly selfish . They ' re always up until the wee hours of the night playing their music so loudly that I have to wear earplugs in order to fall asleep ! Speaker 1: Have you ever talked to them about it ? Speaker 0: I tried to introduce myself to them when they moved in , but they were so arrogant that I didin't want to ever talk to them again ! Speaker 1: What did they say ? Speaker 0: They both just talk about how great they are all the time . Speaker 1: They soud like the neighbours from hell ! Speaker 0:
They are ! Besides being loud and arrogant , they're also terrible gossips . They're always talking about everybody else in the apartment .
Speaker 0: I don't know what to do about the people who live in the flat above me ! Speaker 1: Why ? What are they like ? Speaker 0: They're incredibly selfish . They ' re always up until the wee hours of the night playing their music so loudly that I have to wear earplugs in order to fall asleep ! Speaker 1: Have you ever talked to them about it ? Speaker 0: I tried to introduce myself to them when they moved in , but they were so arrogant that I didin't want to ever talk to them again ! Speaker 1: What did they say ? Speaker 0: They both just talk about how great they are all the time . Speaker 1: They soud like the neighbours from hell ! Speaker 0: They are ! Besides being loud and arrogant , they're also terrible gossips . They're always talking about everybody else in the apartment . Speaker 1:
I thought you didn't talk to them much .
Speaker 0: I don't know what to do about the people who live in the flat above me ! Speaker 1: Why ? What are they like ? Speaker 0: They're incredibly selfish . They ' re always up until the wee hours of the night playing their music so loudly that I have to wear earplugs in order to fall asleep ! Speaker 1: Have you ever talked to them about it ? Speaker 0: I tried to introduce myself to them when they moved in , but they were so arrogant that I didin't want to ever talk to them again ! Speaker 1: What did they say ? Speaker 0: They both just talk about how great they are all the time . Speaker 1: They soud like the neighbours from hell ! Speaker 0: They are ! Besides being loud and arrogant , they're also terrible gossips . They're always talking about everybody else in the apartment . Speaker 1: I thought you didn't talk to them much . Speaker 0:
I don't , but they talk so loudly that I can hear what they're talking about from my bedroom - and it's not very nice .
Speaker 0: I don't know what to do about the people who live in the flat above me ! Speaker 1: Why ? What are they like ? Speaker 0: They're incredibly selfish . They ' re always up until the wee hours of the night playing their music so loudly that I have to wear earplugs in order to fall asleep ! Speaker 1: Have you ever talked to them about it ? Speaker 0: I tried to introduce myself to them when they moved in , but they were so arrogant that I didin't want to ever talk to them again ! Speaker 1: What did they say ? Speaker 0: They both just talk about how great they are all the time . Speaker 1: They soud like the neighbours from hell ! Speaker 0: They are ! Besides being loud and arrogant , they're also terrible gossips . They're always talking about everybody else in the apartment . Speaker 1: I thought you didn't talk to them much . Speaker 0: I don't , but they talk so loudly that I can hear what they're talking about from my bedroom - and it's not very nice . Speaker 1:
What do the other people in your apartment think about them ?
Speaker 0: I don't know what to do about the people who live in the flat above me ! Speaker 1: Why ? What are they like ? Speaker 0: They're incredibly selfish . They ' re always up until the wee hours of the night playing their music so loudly that I have to wear earplugs in order to fall asleep ! Speaker 1: Have you ever talked to them about it ? Speaker 0: I tried to introduce myself to them when they moved in , but they were so arrogant that I didin't want to ever talk to them again ! Speaker 1: What did they say ? Speaker 0: They both just talk about how great they are all the time . Speaker 1: They soud like the neighbours from hell ! Speaker 0: They are ! Besides being loud and arrogant , they're also terrible gossips . They're always talking about everybody else in the apartment . Speaker 1: I thought you didn't talk to them much . Speaker 0: I don't , but they talk so loudly that I can hear what they're talking about from my bedroom - and it's not very nice . Speaker 1: What do the other people in your apartment think about them ? Speaker 0:
Most of my other neighbours are scared of them .
Speaker 0: I don't know what to do about the people who live in the flat above me ! Speaker 1: Why ? What are they like ? Speaker 0: They're incredibly selfish . They ' re always up until the wee hours of the night playing their music so loudly that I have to wear earplugs in order to fall asleep ! Speaker 1: Have you ever talked to them about it ? Speaker 0: I tried to introduce myself to them when they moved in , but they were so arrogant that I didin't want to ever talk to them again ! Speaker 1: What did they say ? Speaker 0: They both just talk about how great they are all the time . Speaker 1: They soud like the neighbours from hell ! Speaker 0: They are ! Besides being loud and arrogant , they're also terrible gossips . They're always talking about everybody else in the apartment . Speaker 1: I thought you didn't talk to them much . Speaker 0: I don't , but they talk so loudly that I can hear what they're talking about from my bedroom - and it's not very nice . Speaker 1: What do the other people in your apartment think about them ? Speaker 0: Most of my other neighbours are scared of them . Speaker 1:
Maybe you should think about moving .
Speaker 0: I don't know what to do about the people who live in the flat above me ! Speaker 1: Why ? What are they like ? Speaker 0: They're incredibly selfish . They ' re always up until the wee hours of the night playing their music so loudly that I have to wear earplugs in order to fall asleep ! Speaker 1: Have you ever talked to them about it ? Speaker 0: I tried to introduce myself to them when they moved in , but they were so arrogant that I didin't want to ever talk to them again ! Speaker 1: What did they say ? Speaker 0: They both just talk about how great they are all the time . Speaker 1: They soud like the neighbours from hell ! Speaker 0: They are ! Besides being loud and arrogant , they're also terrible gossips . They're always talking about everybody else in the apartment . Speaker 1: I thought you didn't talk to them much . Speaker 0: I don't , but they talk so loudly that I can hear what they're talking about from my bedroom - and it's not very nice . Speaker 1: What do the other people in your apartment think about them ? Speaker 0: Most of my other neighbours are scared of them . Speaker 1: Maybe you should think about moving . Speaker 0:
I can't afford to move right now .
Speaker 0: I don't know what to do about the people who live in the flat above me ! Speaker 1: Why ? What are they like ? Speaker 0: They're incredibly selfish . They ' re always up until the wee hours of the night playing their music so loudly that I have to wear earplugs in order to fall asleep ! Speaker 1: Have you ever talked to them about it ? Speaker 0: I tried to introduce myself to them when they moved in , but they were so arrogant that I didin't want to ever talk to them again ! Speaker 1: What did they say ? Speaker 0: They both just talk about how great they are all the time . Speaker 1: They soud like the neighbours from hell ! Speaker 0: They are ! Besides being loud and arrogant , they're also terrible gossips . They're always talking about everybody else in the apartment . Speaker 1: I thought you didn't talk to them much . Speaker 0: I don't , but they talk so loudly that I can hear what they're talking about from my bedroom - and it's not very nice . Speaker 1: What do the other people in your apartment think about them ? Speaker 0: Most of my other neighbours are scared of them . Speaker 1: Maybe you should think about moving . Speaker 0: I can't afford to move right now . Speaker 1:
Well , perhaps you should have a party and try to get to know them better . Maybe once you get to know them , they'll turn out to be more sensitive .
Speaker 0: I don't know what to do about the people who live in the flat above me ! Speaker 1: Why ? What are they like ? Speaker 0: They're incredibly selfish . They ' re always up until the wee hours of the night playing their music so loudly that I have to wear earplugs in order to fall asleep ! Speaker 1: Have you ever talked to them about it ? Speaker 0: I tried to introduce myself to them when they moved in , but they were so arrogant that I didin't want to ever talk to them again ! Speaker 1: What did they say ? Speaker 0: They both just talk about how great they are all the time . Speaker 1: They soud like the neighbours from hell ! Speaker 0: They are ! Besides being loud and arrogant , they're also terrible gossips . They're always talking about everybody else in the apartment . Speaker 1: I thought you didn't talk to them much . Speaker 0: I don't , but they talk so loudly that I can hear what they're talking about from my bedroom - and it's not very nice . Speaker 1: What do the other people in your apartment think about them ? Speaker 0: Most of my other neighbours are scared of them . Speaker 1: Maybe you should think about moving . Speaker 0: I can't afford to move right now . Speaker 1: Well , perhaps you should have a party and try to get to know them better . Maybe once you get to know them , they'll turn out to be more sensitive . Speaker 0:
I think you're being a bit optimistic . If you met them , you'd understand .
Speaker 0: I don't know what to do about the people who live in the flat above me ! Speaker 1: Why ? What are they like ? Speaker 0: They're incredibly selfish . They ' re always up until the wee hours of the night playing their music so loudly that I have to wear earplugs in order to fall asleep ! Speaker 1: Have you ever talked to them about it ? Speaker 0: I tried to introduce myself to them when they moved in , but they were so arrogant that I didin't want to ever talk to them again ! Speaker 1: What did they say ? Speaker 0: They both just talk about how great they are all the time . Speaker 1: They soud like the neighbours from hell ! Speaker 0: They are ! Besides being loud and arrogant , they're also terrible gossips . They're always talking about everybody else in the apartment . Speaker 1: I thought you didn't talk to them much . Speaker 0: I don't , but they talk so loudly that I can hear what they're talking about from my bedroom - and it's not very nice . Speaker 1: What do the other people in your apartment think about them ? Speaker 0: Most of my other neighbours are scared of them . Speaker 1: Maybe you should think about moving . Speaker 0: I can't afford to move right now . Speaker 1: Well , perhaps you should have a party and try to get to know them better . Maybe once you get to know them , they'll turn out to be more sensitive . Speaker 0: I think you're being a bit optimistic . If you met them , you'd understand . Speaker 1:
Well , I don't know what else you could do then . Do you think bribing them with chocolate would work ?
Speaker 0: It's nice and bright today , isn't it ? Speaker 1:
Yes , the autumn is marvelous here .
Speaker 0: It's nice and bright today , isn't it ? Speaker 1: Yes , the autumn is marvelous here . Speaker 0:
Tomorrow will be fine too , I think .
Speaker 0: It's nice and bright today , isn't it ? Speaker 1: Yes , the autumn is marvelous here . Speaker 0: Tomorrow will be fine too , I think . Speaker 1:
I hope so .
Speaker 0: Susan , I am inviting you and Frank to our house warming party this weekend . Speaker 1:
A house warming party ?
Speaker 0: Susan , I am inviting you and Frank to our house warming party this weekend . Speaker 1: A house warming party ? Speaker 0:
Yes , Deborah and I are going to buy a new home in Woodlawn .
Speaker 0: Susan , I am inviting you and Frank to our house warming party this weekend . Speaker 1: A house warming party ? Speaker 0: Yes , Deborah and I are going to buy a new home in Woodlawn . Speaker 1:
Congratulations ! That ’ s wonderful . I bet both of you are quite happy .
Speaker 0: Susan , I am inviting you and Frank to our house warming party this weekend . Speaker 1: A house warming party ? Speaker 0: Yes , Deborah and I are going to buy a new home in Woodlawn . Speaker 1: Congratulations ! That ’ s wonderful . I bet both of you are quite happy . Speaker 0:
Well , we have always dreamed of owning our own home , but real estate in this area is extremely expensive .
Speaker 0: Susan , I am inviting you and Frank to our house warming party this weekend . Speaker 1: A house warming party ? Speaker 0: Yes , Deborah and I are going to buy a new home in Woodlawn . Speaker 1: Congratulations ! That ’ s wonderful . I bet both of you are quite happy . Speaker 0: Well , we have always dreamed of owning our own home , but real estate in this area is extremely expensive . Speaker 1:
I understand . That ’ s why Christopher and I want to find a place in a small town , far from the city .
Speaker 0: Susan , I am inviting you and Frank to our house warming party this weekend . Speaker 1: A house warming party ? Speaker 0: Yes , Deborah and I are going to buy a new home in Woodlawn . Speaker 1: Congratulations ! That ’ s wonderful . I bet both of you are quite happy . Speaker 0: Well , we have always dreamed of owning our own home , but real estate in this area is extremely expensive . Speaker 1: I understand . That ’ s why Christopher and I want to find a place in a small town , far from the city . Speaker 0:
That ’ s a good idea if you can find employment nearby .
Speaker 0: Susan , I am inviting you and Frank to our house warming party this weekend . Speaker 1: A house warming party ? Speaker 0: Yes , Deborah and I are going to buy a new home in Woodlawn . Speaker 1: Congratulations ! That ’ s wonderful . I bet both of you are quite happy . Speaker 0: Well , we have always dreamed of owning our own home , but real estate in this area is extremely expensive . Speaker 1: I understand . That ’ s why Christopher and I want to find a place in a small town , far from the city . Speaker 0: That ’ s a good idea if you can find employment nearby . Speaker 1:
I agree . That ’ s why Christopher is already looking for a job in Maine , or Wisconsin .
Speaker 0: Tell me something about your Valentine's Day . Speaker 1:
Ok , on that day , boys usually give roses to the sweet hearts and girls give them chocolate in return .
Speaker 0: Tell me something about your Valentine's Day . Speaker 1: Ok , on that day , boys usually give roses to the sweet hearts and girls give them chocolate in return . Speaker 0:
So romantic.young people must have lot of fun .
Speaker 0: Tell me something about your Valentine's Day . Speaker 1: Ok , on that day , boys usually give roses to the sweet hearts and girls give them chocolate in return . Speaker 0: So romantic.young people must have lot of fun . Speaker 1:
Yeah , that is what the holiday is for , isn't it ?
Speaker 0: How are you doing , Andrew ? Speaker 1:
Not well . I ’ Ve been feeling pretty lonely lately .
Speaker 0: How are you doing , Andrew ? Speaker 1: Not well . I ’ Ve been feeling pretty lonely lately . Speaker 0:
But you have so many friends ! How could you be lonely ?
Speaker 0: How are you doing , Andrew ? Speaker 1: Not well . I ’ Ve been feeling pretty lonely lately . Speaker 0: But you have so many friends ! How could you be lonely ? Speaker 1:
You know what they say'a friend to all is a friend to none ' . I don ’ t feel like I really know any of my friends . In fact , I should probably call them acquaintances , not friends .
Speaker 0: How are you doing , Andrew ? Speaker 1: Not well . I ’ Ve been feeling pretty lonely lately . Speaker 0: But you have so many friends ! How could you be lonely ? Speaker 1: You know what they say'a friend to all is a friend to none ' . I don ’ t feel like I really know any of my friends . In fact , I should probably call them acquaintances , not friends . Speaker 0:
What about me ? I ’ m your friend .
Speaker 0: How are you doing , Andrew ? Speaker 1: Not well . I ’ Ve been feeling pretty lonely lately . Speaker 0: But you have so many friends ! How could you be lonely ? Speaker 1: You know what they say'a friend to all is a friend to none ' . I don ’ t feel like I really know any of my friends . In fact , I should probably call them acquaintances , not friends . Speaker 0: What about me ? I ’ m your friend . Speaker 1:
I know you are , you are my girlfriend . I wish I had a guy friend to hang out with sometimes .
Speaker 0: How are you doing , Andrew ? Speaker 1: Not well . I ’ Ve been feeling pretty lonely lately . Speaker 0: But you have so many friends ! How could you be lonely ? Speaker 1: You know what they say'a friend to all is a friend to none ' . I don ’ t feel like I really know any of my friends . In fact , I should probably call them acquaintances , not friends . Speaker 0: What about me ? I ’ m your friend . Speaker 1: I know you are , you are my girlfriend . I wish I had a guy friend to hang out with sometimes . Speaker 0:
I know what you mean . I find it difficult to make new friends , too . It ’ s not as easy as it was when we were young , is it ?
Speaker 0: How are you doing , Andrew ? Speaker 1: Not well . I ’ Ve been feeling pretty lonely lately . Speaker 0: But you have so many friends ! How could you be lonely ? Speaker 1: You know what they say'a friend to all is a friend to none ' . I don ’ t feel like I really know any of my friends . In fact , I should probably call them acquaintances , not friends . Speaker 0: What about me ? I ’ m your friend . Speaker 1: I know you are , you are my girlfriend . I wish I had a guy friend to hang out with sometimes . Speaker 0: I know what you mean . I find it difficult to make new friends , too . It ’ s not as easy as it was when we were young , is it ? Speaker 1:
Not at all .
Speaker 0: How are you doing , Andrew ? Speaker 1: Not well . I ’ Ve been feeling pretty lonely lately . Speaker 0: But you have so many friends ! How could you be lonely ? Speaker 1: You know what they say'a friend to all is a friend to none ' . I don ’ t feel like I really know any of my friends . In fact , I should probably call them acquaintances , not friends . Speaker 0: What about me ? I ’ m your friend . Speaker 1: I know you are , you are my girlfriend . I wish I had a guy friend to hang out with sometimes . Speaker 0: I know what you mean . I find it difficult to make new friends , too . It ’ s not as easy as it was when we were young , is it ? Speaker 1: Not at all . Speaker 0:
I ’ Ve made a lot of new friends since I started learning English . Maybe you could join a club or take a class to make some new friends .
Speaker 0: How are you doing , Andrew ? Speaker 1: Not well . I ’ Ve been feeling pretty lonely lately . Speaker 0: But you have so many friends ! How could you be lonely ? Speaker 1: You know what they say'a friend to all is a friend to none ' . I don ’ t feel like I really know any of my friends . In fact , I should probably call them acquaintances , not friends . Speaker 0: What about me ? I ’ m your friend . Speaker 1: I know you are , you are my girlfriend . I wish I had a guy friend to hang out with sometimes . Speaker 0: I know what you mean . I find it difficult to make new friends , too . It ’ s not as easy as it was when we were young , is it ? Speaker 1: Not at all . Speaker 0: I ’ Ve made a lot of new friends since I started learning English . Maybe you could join a club or take a class to make some new friends . Speaker 1:
That ’ s a good idea .
Speaker 0: How are you doing , Andrew ? Speaker 1: Not well . I ’ Ve been feeling pretty lonely lately . Speaker 0: But you have so many friends ! How could you be lonely ? Speaker 1: You know what they say'a friend to all is a friend to none ' . I don ’ t feel like I really know any of my friends . In fact , I should probably call them acquaintances , not friends . Speaker 0: What about me ? I ’ m your friend . Speaker 1: I know you are , you are my girlfriend . I wish I had a guy friend to hang out with sometimes . Speaker 0: I know what you mean . I find it difficult to make new friends , too . It ’ s not as easy as it was when we were young , is it ? Speaker 1: Not at all . Speaker 0: I ’ Ve made a lot of new friends since I started learning English . Maybe you could join a club or take a class to make some new friends . Speaker 1: That ’ s a good idea . Speaker 0:
What kind of qualities do you look for in a friend ?
Speaker 0: How are you doing , Andrew ? Speaker 1: Not well . I ’ Ve been feeling pretty lonely lately . Speaker 0: But you have so many friends ! How could you be lonely ? Speaker 1: You know what they say'a friend to all is a friend to none ' . I don ’ t feel like I really know any of my friends . In fact , I should probably call them acquaintances , not friends . Speaker 0: What about me ? I ’ m your friend . Speaker 1: I know you are , you are my girlfriend . I wish I had a guy friend to hang out with sometimes . Speaker 0: I know what you mean . I find it difficult to make new friends , too . It ’ s not as easy as it was when we were young , is it ? Speaker 1: Not at all . Speaker 0: I ’ Ve made a lot of new friends since I started learning English . Maybe you could join a club or take a class to make some new friends . Speaker 1: That ’ s a good idea . Speaker 0: What kind of qualities do you look for in a friend ? Speaker 1:
I ’ m not sure . I guess I ’ d like to meet some people who have a positive attitude and want to have a good time .
Speaker 0: How are you doing , Andrew ? Speaker 1: Not well . I ’ Ve been feeling pretty lonely lately . Speaker 0: But you have so many friends ! How could you be lonely ? Speaker 1: You know what they say'a friend to all is a friend to none ' . I don ’ t feel like I really know any of my friends . In fact , I should probably call them acquaintances , not friends . Speaker 0: What about me ? I ’ m your friend . Speaker 1: I know you are , you are my girlfriend . I wish I had a guy friend to hang out with sometimes . Speaker 0: I know what you mean . I find it difficult to make new friends , too . It ’ s not as easy as it was when we were young , is it ? Speaker 1: Not at all . Speaker 0: I ’ Ve made a lot of new friends since I started learning English . Maybe you could join a club or take a class to make some new friends . Speaker 1: That ’ s a good idea . Speaker 0: What kind of qualities do you look for in a friend ? Speaker 1: I ’ m not sure . I guess I ’ d like to meet some people who have a positive attitude and want to have a good time . Speaker 0:
People who play ultimate Frisbee have a positive attitude ; maybe you should join the ultimate Frisbee club .
Speaker 0: How are you doing , Andrew ? Speaker 1: Not well . I ’ Ve been feeling pretty lonely lately . Speaker 0: But you have so many friends ! How could you be lonely ? Speaker 1: You know what they say'a friend to all is a friend to none ' . I don ’ t feel like I really know any of my friends . In fact , I should probably call them acquaintances , not friends . Speaker 0: What about me ? I ’ m your friend . Speaker 1: I know you are , you are my girlfriend . I wish I had a guy friend to hang out with sometimes . Speaker 0: I know what you mean . I find it difficult to make new friends , too . It ’ s not as easy as it was when we were young , is it ? Speaker 1: Not at all . Speaker 0: I ’ Ve made a lot of new friends since I started learning English . Maybe you could join a club or take a class to make some new friends . Speaker 1: That ’ s a good idea . Speaker 0: What kind of qualities do you look for in a friend ? Speaker 1: I ’ m not sure . I guess I ’ d like to meet some people who have a positive attitude and want to have a good time . Speaker 0: People who play ultimate Frisbee have a positive attitude ; maybe you should join the ultimate Frisbee club . Speaker 1:
That ’ s a possibility . Thanks !
Speaker 0: He dresses in plain clothes and drives an old car . Who would know he is the richest man in town ? Speaker 1:
You can't judge a book by its cover .
Speaker 0: Oh , I must have been sitting in the same position too long . My legs have fallen asleep . Speaker 1:
Shift it a little before you get up .
Speaker 0: Oh , I must have been sitting in the same position too long . My legs have fallen asleep . Speaker 1: Shift it a little before you get up . Speaker 0:
And I need to stretch my legs now .
Speaker 0: Hey Susan , what are you coming as this year ? Speaker 1:
Coming as ?
Speaker 0: Hey Susan , what are you coming as this year ? Speaker 1: Coming as ? Speaker 0:
Yeah ... for Halloween ! We have a big office party tomorrow evening . There's a prize for best costume !
Speaker 0: Hey Susan , what are you coming as this year ? Speaker 1: Coming as ? Speaker 0: Yeah ... for Halloween ! We have a big office party tomorrow evening . There's a prize for best costume ! Speaker 1:
Um ... I have to confess , I haven't given it much thought . I'm from China and Halloween really isn't celebrated there .
Speaker 0: Hey Susan , what are you coming as this year ? Speaker 1: Coming as ? Speaker 0: Yeah ... for Halloween ! We have a big office party tomorrow evening . There's a prize for best costume ! Speaker 1: Um ... I have to confess , I haven't given it much thought . I'm from China and Halloween really isn't celebrated there . Speaker 0:
Really ! You don't have some kind of Chinese ghost festival ?
Speaker 0: Hey Susan , what are you coming as this year ? Speaker 1: Coming as ? Speaker 0: Yeah ... for Halloween ! We have a big office party tomorrow evening . There's a prize for best costume ! Speaker 1: Um ... I have to confess , I haven't given it much thought . I'm from China and Halloween really isn't celebrated there . Speaker 0: Really ! You don't have some kind of Chinese ghost festival ? Speaker 1:
Oh ... Sure . We have an entire month ! In traditional Chinese culture , Ghost Month is a period when the door between this world and beyond opens up and ghosts come back to earth for a visit .
Speaker 0: Hey Susan , what are you coming as this year ? Speaker 1: Coming as ? Speaker 0: Yeah ... for Halloween ! We have a big office party tomorrow evening . There's a prize for best costume ! Speaker 1: Um ... I have to confess , I haven't given it much thought . I'm from China and Halloween really isn't celebrated there . Speaker 0: Really ! You don't have some kind of Chinese ghost festival ? Speaker 1: Oh ... Sure . We have an entire month ! In traditional Chinese culture , Ghost Month is a period when the door between this world and beyond opens up and ghosts come back to earth for a visit . Speaker 0:
Cool ! A whole month ! What do you do during that month ?
Speaker 0: Hey Susan , what are you coming as this year ? Speaker 1: Coming as ? Speaker 0: Yeah ... for Halloween ! We have a big office party tomorrow evening . There's a prize for best costume ! Speaker 1: Um ... I have to confess , I haven't given it much thought . I'm from China and Halloween really isn't celebrated there . Speaker 0: Really ! You don't have some kind of Chinese ghost festival ? Speaker 1: Oh ... Sure . We have an entire month ! In traditional Chinese culture , Ghost Month is a period when the door between this world and beyond opens up and ghosts come back to earth for a visit . Speaker 0: Cool ! A whole month ! What do you do during that month ? Speaker 1:
Well , people sometimes set off firecrackers , some people burn paper money as an offering and many people go to a temple to burn incense.Mainly though , you need to feed the ghosts because they're hungry .
Speaker 0: Hey Susan , what are you coming as this year ? Speaker 1: Coming as ? Speaker 0: Yeah ... for Halloween ! We have a big office party tomorrow evening . There's a prize for best costume ! Speaker 1: Um ... I have to confess , I haven't given it much thought . I'm from China and Halloween really isn't celebrated there . Speaker 0: Really ! You don't have some kind of Chinese ghost festival ? Speaker 1: Oh ... Sure . We have an entire month ! In traditional Chinese culture , Ghost Month is a period when the door between this world and beyond opens up and ghosts come back to earth for a visit . Speaker 0: Cool ! A whole month ! What do you do during that month ? Speaker 1: Well , people sometimes set off firecrackers , some people burn paper money as an offering and many people go to a temple to burn incense.Mainly though , you need to feed the ghosts because they're hungry . Speaker 0:
Feed them ?
Speaker 0: Hey Susan , what are you coming as this year ? Speaker 1: Coming as ? Speaker 0: Yeah ... for Halloween ! We have a big office party tomorrow evening . There's a prize for best costume ! Speaker 1: Um ... I have to confess , I haven't given it much thought . I'm from China and Halloween really isn't celebrated there . Speaker 0: Really ! You don't have some kind of Chinese ghost festival ? Speaker 1: Oh ... Sure . We have an entire month ! In traditional Chinese culture , Ghost Month is a period when the door between this world and beyond opens up and ghosts come back to earth for a visit . Speaker 0: Cool ! A whole month ! What do you do during that month ? Speaker 1: Well , people sometimes set off firecrackers , some people burn paper money as an offering and many people go to a temple to burn incense.Mainly though , you need to feed the ghosts because they're hungry . Speaker 0: Feed them ? Speaker 1:
Yeah ... we set up tables with food , fruit and drinks and offer that to the hungry ghosts .
Speaker 0: Hey Susan , what are you coming as this year ? Speaker 1: Coming as ? Speaker 0: Yeah ... for Halloween ! We have a big office party tomorrow evening . There's a prize for best costume ! Speaker 1: Um ... I have to confess , I haven't given it much thought . I'm from China and Halloween really isn't celebrated there . Speaker 0: Really ! You don't have some kind of Chinese ghost festival ? Speaker 1: Oh ... Sure . We have an entire month ! In traditional Chinese culture , Ghost Month is a period when the door between this world and beyond opens up and ghosts come back to earth for a visit . Speaker 0: Cool ! A whole month ! What do you do during that month ? Speaker 1: Well , people sometimes set off firecrackers , some people burn paper money as an offering and many people go to a temple to burn incense.Mainly though , you need to feed the ghosts because they're hungry . Speaker 0: Feed them ? Speaker 1: Yeah ... we set up tables with food , fruit and drinks and offer that to the hungry ghosts . Speaker 0:
And then later everyone eats the food ?
Speaker 0: Hey Susan , what are you coming as this year ? Speaker 1: Coming as ? Speaker 0: Yeah ... for Halloween ! We have a big office party tomorrow evening . There's a prize for best costume ! Speaker 1: Um ... I have to confess , I haven't given it much thought . I'm from China and Halloween really isn't celebrated there . Speaker 0: Really ! You don't have some kind of Chinese ghost festival ? Speaker 1: Oh ... Sure . We have an entire month ! In traditional Chinese culture , Ghost Month is a period when the door between this world and beyond opens up and ghosts come back to earth for a visit . Speaker 0: Cool ! A whole month ! What do you do during that month ? Speaker 1: Well , people sometimes set off firecrackers , some people burn paper money as an offering and many people go to a temple to burn incense.Mainly though , you need to feed the ghosts because they're hungry . Speaker 0: Feed them ? Speaker 1: Yeah ... we set up tables with food , fruit and drinks and offer that to the hungry ghosts . Speaker 0: And then later everyone eats the food ? Speaker 1:
Yes ! How did you guess that ?
Speaker 0: Hey Susan , what are you coming as this year ? Speaker 1: Coming as ? Speaker 0: Yeah ... for Halloween ! We have a big office party tomorrow evening . There's a prize for best costume ! Speaker 1: Um ... I have to confess , I haven't given it much thought . I'm from China and Halloween really isn't celebrated there . Speaker 0: Really ! You don't have some kind of Chinese ghost festival ? Speaker 1: Oh ... Sure . We have an entire month ! In traditional Chinese culture , Ghost Month is a period when the door between this world and beyond opens up and ghosts come back to earth for a visit . Speaker 0: Cool ! A whole month ! What do you do during that month ? Speaker 1: Well , people sometimes set off firecrackers , some people burn paper money as an offering and many people go to a temple to burn incense.Mainly though , you need to feed the ghosts because they're hungry . Speaker 0: Feed them ? Speaker 1: Yeah ... we set up tables with food , fruit and drinks and offer that to the hungry ghosts . Speaker 0: And then later everyone eats the food ? Speaker 1: Yes ! How did you guess that ? Speaker 0:
It makes sense , right ? Who else is going to eat it ?
Speaker 0: Hey Susan , what are you coming as this year ? Speaker 1: Coming as ? Speaker 0: Yeah ... for Halloween ! We have a big office party tomorrow evening . There's a prize for best costume ! Speaker 1: Um ... I have to confess , I haven't given it much thought . I'm from China and Halloween really isn't celebrated there . Speaker 0: Really ! You don't have some kind of Chinese ghost festival ? Speaker 1: Oh ... Sure . We have an entire month ! In traditional Chinese culture , Ghost Month is a period when the door between this world and beyond opens up and ghosts come back to earth for a visit . Speaker 0: Cool ! A whole month ! What do you do during that month ? Speaker 1: Well , people sometimes set off firecrackers , some people burn paper money as an offering and many people go to a temple to burn incense.Mainly though , you need to feed the ghosts because they're hungry . Speaker 0: Feed them ? Speaker 1: Yeah ... we set up tables with food , fruit and drinks and offer that to the hungry ghosts . Speaker 0: And then later everyone eats the food ? Speaker 1: Yes ! How did you guess that ? Speaker 0: It makes sense , right ? Who else is going to eat it ? Speaker 1:
Good Point !
Speaker 0: Hey Susan , what are you coming as this year ? Speaker 1: Coming as ? Speaker 0: Yeah ... for Halloween ! We have a big office party tomorrow evening . There's a prize for best costume ! Speaker 1: Um ... I have to confess , I haven't given it much thought . I'm from China and Halloween really isn't celebrated there . Speaker 0: Really ! You don't have some kind of Chinese ghost festival ? Speaker 1: Oh ... Sure . We have an entire month ! In traditional Chinese culture , Ghost Month is a period when the door between this world and beyond opens up and ghosts come back to earth for a visit . Speaker 0: Cool ! A whole month ! What do you do during that month ? Speaker 1: Well , people sometimes set off firecrackers , some people burn paper money as an offering and many people go to a temple to burn incense.Mainly though , you need to feed the ghosts because they're hungry . Speaker 0: Feed them ? Speaker 1: Yeah ... we set up tables with food , fruit and drinks and offer that to the hungry ghosts . Speaker 0: And then later everyone eats the food ? Speaker 1: Yes ! How did you guess that ? Speaker 0: It makes sense , right ? Who else is going to eat it ? Speaker 1: Good Point ! Speaker 0:
But no dressing up like ghosts , right ?
Speaker 0: Hey Susan , what are you coming as this year ? Speaker 1: Coming as ? Speaker 0: Yeah ... for Halloween ! We have a big office party tomorrow evening . There's a prize for best costume ! Speaker 1: Um ... I have to confess , I haven't given it much thought . I'm from China and Halloween really isn't celebrated there . Speaker 0: Really ! You don't have some kind of Chinese ghost festival ? Speaker 1: Oh ... Sure . We have an entire month ! In traditional Chinese culture , Ghost Month is a period when the door between this world and beyond opens up and ghosts come back to earth for a visit . Speaker 0: Cool ! A whole month ! What do you do during that month ? Speaker 1: Well , people sometimes set off firecrackers , some people burn paper money as an offering and many people go to a temple to burn incense.Mainly though , you need to feed the ghosts because they're hungry . Speaker 0: Feed them ? Speaker 1: Yeah ... we set up tables with food , fruit and drinks and offer that to the hungry ghosts . Speaker 0: And then later everyone eats the food ? Speaker 1: Yes ! How did you guess that ? Speaker 0: It makes sense , right ? Who else is going to eat it ? Speaker 1: Good Point ! Speaker 0: But no dressing up like ghosts , right ? Speaker 1:
No ! So ... is Halloween essentially the same thing as ghost month ?
Speaker 0: Hey Annie , who is this picture of ? Speaker 1:
Oh , that's my great , great , great , great , great , great , great grandfather .
Speaker 0: Hey Annie , who is this picture of ? Speaker 1: Oh , that's my great , great , great , great , great , great , great grandfather . Speaker 0:
I think you can say your seventh great grandfather ! Cutie ! What's his name ?
Speaker 0: Hey Annie , who is this picture of ? Speaker 1: Oh , that's my great , great , great , great , great , great , great grandfather . Speaker 0: I think you can say your seventh great grandfather ! Cutie ! What's his name ? Speaker 1:
Peter Madsen . A great A if I do say so myself .
Speaker 0: Hey Annie , who is this picture of ? Speaker 1: Oh , that's my great , great , great , great , great , great , great grandfather . Speaker 0: I think you can say your seventh great grandfather ! Cutie ! What's his name ? Speaker 1: Peter Madsen . A great A if I do say so myself . Speaker 0:
Nice pun . What is it you active about him most ?
Speaker 0: Hey Annie , who is this picture of ? Speaker 1: Oh , that's my great , great , great , great , great , great , great grandfather . Speaker 0: I think you can say your seventh great grandfather ! Cutie ! What's his name ? Speaker 1: Peter Madsen . A great A if I do say so myself . Speaker 0: Nice pun . What is it you active about him most ? Speaker 1:
He loved his family and his countrymen and his freedom .
Speaker 0: Hey Annie , who is this picture of ? Speaker 1: Oh , that's my great , great , great , great , great , great , great grandfather . Speaker 0: I think you can say your seventh great grandfather ! Cutie ! What's his name ? Speaker 1: Peter Madsen . A great A if I do say so myself . Speaker 0: Nice pun . What is it you active about him most ? Speaker 1: He loved his family and his countrymen and his freedom . Speaker 0:
He looks like a very personable man .
Speaker 0: Hey Annie , who is this picture of ? Speaker 1: Oh , that's my great , great , great , great , great , great , great grandfather . Speaker 0: I think you can say your seventh great grandfather ! Cutie ! What's his name ? Speaker 1: Peter Madsen . A great A if I do say so myself . Speaker 0: Nice pun . What is it you active about him most ? Speaker 1: He loved his family and his countrymen and his freedom . Speaker 0: He looks like a very personable man . Speaker 1:
He was . He was friendly toward and showed concern for everyone he met .
Speaker 0: Does Tom drink a lot ? Speaker 1:
Yes , he does . He often has had one to many . But I advised him not to drink too much , he just boasted that he had hollow legs and nobody had ever drunk him under the table .
Speaker 0: Does Tom drink a lot ? Speaker 1: Yes , he does . He often has had one to many . But I advised him not to drink too much , he just boasted that he had hollow legs and nobody had ever drunk him under the table . Speaker 0:
That's a problem . He has sort of Dutch courage and that will egg him on in doing anything .
Speaker 0: Did you hear ? The state is thinking of legalizing gambling in our city ! Soon we are gonna have amazing hotels and casinos here which will be good for our business ! Speaker 1:
Are you serious ? Gambling is a vice industry built on deception and fed by the intentional exploitation of human weakness for the sole purpose of monetary gain ! It disgusts me .
Speaker 0: Did you hear ? The state is thinking of legalizing gambling in our city ! Soon we are gonna have amazing hotels and casinos here which will be good for our business ! Speaker 1: Are you serious ? Gambling is a vice industry built on deception and fed by the intentional exploitation of human weakness for the sole purpose of monetary gain ! It disgusts me . Speaker 0:
What are you talking about ? How does it exploit people ?
Speaker 0: Did you hear ? The state is thinking of legalizing gambling in our city ! Soon we are gonna have amazing hotels and casinos here which will be good for our business ! Speaker 1: Are you serious ? Gambling is a vice industry built on deception and fed by the intentional exploitation of human weakness for the sole purpose of monetary gain ! It disgusts me . Speaker 0: What are you talking about ? How does it exploit people ? Speaker 1:
Well , to begin with , Gambling is addictive , ruins marriages , destroys families and bankrupts communities . Once you are addicted it is very difficult to stop . People have lost their houses , cars and been left out on the street after becoming addicted . Secondly , it exploits because men become addicted to gambling most often because of the action and risk . Women gamble to escape , and senior citizens will start gambling for the social interaction . Underage gamblers often start gambling on sports with friends and then illegal bookies .
Speaker 0: Did you hear ? The state is thinking of legalizing gambling in our city ! Soon we are gonna have amazing hotels and casinos here which will be good for our business ! Speaker 1: Are you serious ? Gambling is a vice industry built on deception and fed by the intentional exploitation of human weakness for the sole purpose of monetary gain ! It disgusts me . Speaker 0: What are you talking about ? How does it exploit people ? Speaker 1: Well , to begin with , Gambling is addictive , ruins marriages , destroys families and bankrupts communities . Once you are addicted it is very difficult to stop . People have lost their houses , cars and been left out on the street after becoming addicted . Secondly , it exploits because men become addicted to gambling most often because of the action and risk . Women gamble to escape , and senior citizens will start gambling for the social interaction . Underage gamblers often start gambling on sports with friends and then illegal bookies . Speaker 0:
Geez ! Now that I think about it , maybe legalizing gambling isn ’ t such a good idea ! Although , I have been to Las Vegas , and I didn ’ t become addicted or anything like that .
Speaker 0: Did you hear ? The state is thinking of legalizing gambling in our city ! Soon we are gonna have amazing hotels and casinos here which will be good for our business ! Speaker 1: Are you serious ? Gambling is a vice industry built on deception and fed by the intentional exploitation of human weakness for the sole purpose of monetary gain ! It disgusts me . Speaker 0: What are you talking about ? How does it exploit people ? Speaker 1: Well , to begin with , Gambling is addictive , ruins marriages , destroys families and bankrupts communities . Once you are addicted it is very difficult to stop . People have lost their houses , cars and been left out on the street after becoming addicted . Secondly , it exploits because men become addicted to gambling most often because of the action and risk . Women gamble to escape , and senior citizens will start gambling for the social interaction . Underage gamblers often start gambling on sports with friends and then illegal bookies . Speaker 0: Geez ! Now that I think about it , maybe legalizing gambling isn ’ t such a good idea ! Although , I have been to Las Vegas , and I didn ’ t become addicted or anything like that . Speaker 1:
You cannot predict who will become addicted to gambling . Now excuse me , I have a protest rally to organize !
Speaker 0: Mr . Rogers ? Speaker 1:
Mr . : Yes ?
Speaker 0: Mr . Rogers ? Speaker 1: Mr . : Yes ? Speaker 0:
I'm not feeling too well .
Speaker 0: Mr . Rogers ? Speaker 1: Mr . : Yes ? Speaker 0: I'm not feeling too well . Speaker 1:
Mr . : Would you like to go to the nurse's ?
Speaker 0: Mr . Rogers ? Speaker 1: Mr . : Yes ? Speaker 0: I'm not feeling too well . Speaker 1: Mr . : Would you like to go to the nurse's ? Speaker 0:
Yes , I would .
Speaker 0: Mr . Rogers ? Speaker 1: Mr . : Yes ? Speaker 0: I'm not feeling too well . Speaker 1: Mr . : Would you like to go to the nurse's ? Speaker 0: Yes , I would . Speaker 1:
Mr . : Here's a hall pass for it . Do you need someone to walk you there ?
Speaker 0: Mr . Rogers ? Speaker 1: Mr . : Yes ? Speaker 0: I'm not feeling too well . Speaker 1: Mr . : Would you like to go to the nurse's ? Speaker 0: Yes , I would . Speaker 1: Mr . : Here's a hall pass for it . Do you need someone to walk you there ? Speaker 0:
I can manage on my own . Thanks .
Speaker 0: Mr . Rogers ? Speaker 1: Mr . : Yes ? Speaker 0: I'm not feeling too well . Speaker 1: Mr . : Would you like to go to the nurse's ? Speaker 0: Yes , I would . Speaker 1: Mr . : Here's a hall pass for it . Do you need someone to walk you there ? Speaker 0: I can manage on my own . Thanks . Speaker 1:
Mr . : I'll drop by later to check on you .
Speaker 0: Can you give me a ride back home ? Speaker 1:
Sure
Speaker 0: Come on in . I am so glad you are here . We have been expecting you . Speaker 1:
Am I late for the party ? Looks everyone is already here . Hope I didn ’ t miss something interesting .
Speaker 0: Come on in . I am so glad you are here . We have been expecting you . Speaker 1: Am I late for the party ? Looks everyone is already here . Hope I didn ’ t miss something interesting . Speaker 0:
No , you are just on time . We haven ’ t really started yet .
Speaker 0: Come on in . I am so glad you are here . We have been expecting you . Speaker 1: Am I late for the party ? Looks everyone is already here . Hope I didn ’ t miss something interesting . Speaker 0: No , you are just on time . We haven ’ t really started yet . Speaker 1:
Great , here are some flowers for you . I hope you like them . I was not sure if the color will suit your new apartment .
Speaker 0: Come on in . I am so glad you are here . We have been expecting you . Speaker 1: Am I late for the party ? Looks everyone is already here . Hope I didn ’ t miss something interesting . Speaker 0: No , you are just on time . We haven ’ t really started yet . Speaker 1: Great , here are some flowers for you . I hope you like them . I was not sure if the color will suit your new apartment . Speaker 0:
Thank you , they ’ re beautiful . You can hang your coat over there . Try this new couch , it is so comfortable . You will love it . Want something to drink , tea , coffee , juice or Cola ?
Speaker 0: Come on in . I am so glad you are here . We have been expecting you . Speaker 1: Am I late for the party ? Looks everyone is already here . Hope I didn ’ t miss something interesting . Speaker 0: No , you are just on time . We haven ’ t really started yet . Speaker 1: Great , here are some flowers for you . I hope you like them . I was not sure if the color will suit your new apartment . Speaker 0: Thank you , they ’ re beautiful . You can hang your coat over there . Try this new couch , it is so comfortable . You will love it . Want something to drink , tea , coffee , juice or Cola ? Speaker 1:
Don ’ t bother . I will help myself .
Speaker 0: Come on in . I am so glad you are here . We have been expecting you . Speaker 1: Am I late for the party ? Looks everyone is already here . Hope I didn ’ t miss something interesting . Speaker 0: No , you are just on time . We haven ’ t really started yet . Speaker 1: Great , here are some flowers for you . I hope you like them . I was not sure if the color will suit your new apartment . Speaker 0: Thank you , they ’ re beautiful . You can hang your coat over there . Try this new couch , it is so comfortable . You will love it . Want something to drink , tea , coffee , juice or Cola ? Speaker 1: Don ’ t bother . I will help myself . Speaker 0:
Make yourself at home .
Speaker 0: Come on in . I am so glad you are here . We have been expecting you . Speaker 1: Am I late for the party ? Looks everyone is already here . Hope I didn ’ t miss something interesting . Speaker 0: No , you are just on time . We haven ’ t really started yet . Speaker 1: Great , here are some flowers for you . I hope you like them . I was not sure if the color will suit your new apartment . Speaker 0: Thank you , they ’ re beautiful . You can hang your coat over there . Try this new couch , it is so comfortable . You will love it . Want something to drink , tea , coffee , juice or Cola ? Speaker 1: Don ’ t bother . I will help myself . Speaker 0: Make yourself at home . Speaker 1:
It is such a nice place .
Speaker 0: Come on in . I am so glad you are here . We have been expecting you . Speaker 1: Am I late for the party ? Looks everyone is already here . Hope I didn ’ t miss something interesting . Speaker 0: No , you are just on time . We haven ’ t really started yet . Speaker 1: Great , here are some flowers for you . I hope you like them . I was not sure if the color will suit your new apartment . Speaker 0: Thank you , they ’ re beautiful . You can hang your coat over there . Try this new couch , it is so comfortable . You will love it . Want something to drink , tea , coffee , juice or Cola ? Speaker 1: Don ’ t bother . I will help myself . Speaker 0: Make yourself at home . Speaker 1: It is such a nice place . Speaker 0:
Well , I don ’ t mean to boast but all the designs are done by myself and some colleagues are already trying to copy some of them for their new apartments . Look , they are making photos now of my designed kitchen .
Speaker 0: Have you got any plans for the coming holiday ? Speaker 1:
Yes , I have a very special one . I will be doing volunteer work in a zoo for two weeks . A friend of mine working there told me the other day that they were in need of some volunteer keepers . I was very interested . So I asked him to get me the application form . Lucky , my application was approved by the manager very soon .