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Speaker 0: The world changes , the family changes too . Speaker 1: What do you mean ? Speaker 0:
People now like a small family composed of two parents and one child .
Speaker 0: The world changes , the family changes too . Speaker 1: What do you mean ? Speaker 0: People now like a small family composed of two parents and one child . Speaker 1:
That is called a nuclear family .
Speaker 0: The world changes , the family changes too . Speaker 1: What do you mean ? Speaker 0: People now like a small family composed of two parents and one child . Speaker 1: That is called a nuclear family . Speaker 0:
I don't like such a family .
Speaker 0: The world changes , the family changes too . Speaker 1: What do you mean ? Speaker 0: People now like a small family composed of two parents and one child . Speaker 1: That is called a nuclear family . Speaker 0: I don't like such a family . Speaker 1:
What kind of family are you like ?
Speaker 0: The world changes , the family changes too . Speaker 1: What do you mean ? Speaker 0: People now like a small family composed of two parents and one child . Speaker 1: That is called a nuclear family . Speaker 0: I don't like such a family . Speaker 1: What kind of family are you like ? Speaker 0:
I like a family composed of many people . It includes grandparents , parents , aunts and uncles , and children .
Speaker 0: The world changes , the family changes too . Speaker 1: What do you mean ? Speaker 0: People now like a small family composed of two parents and one child . Speaker 1: That is called a nuclear family . Speaker 0: I don't like such a family . Speaker 1: What kind of family are you like ? Speaker 0: I like a family composed of many people . It includes grandparents , parents , aunts and uncles , and children . Speaker 1:
It's a traditional family . It may be too large to live well .
Speaker 0: The world changes , the family changes too . Speaker 1: What do you mean ? Speaker 0: People now like a small family composed of two parents and one child . Speaker 1: That is called a nuclear family . Speaker 0: I don't like such a family . Speaker 1: What kind of family are you like ? Speaker 0: I like a family composed of many people . It includes grandparents , parents , aunts and uncles , and children . Speaker 1: It's a traditional family . It may be too large to live well . Speaker 0:
We can live well , I think .
Speaker 0: What was that all about ? Speaker 1:
We had a difference of opinion .
Speaker 0: What was that all about ? Speaker 1: We had a difference of opinion . Speaker 0:
Is she going to be okay ?
Speaker 0: What was that all about ? Speaker 1: We had a difference of opinion . Speaker 0: Is she going to be okay ? Speaker 1:
She'll be fine .
Speaker 0: Is sailing fun ? Speaker 1:
You bet !
Speaker 0: John dates her seven times a week . Speaker 1:
Really ? That's a straws in the wind .
Speaker 0: John dates her seven times a week . Speaker 1: Really ? That's a straws in the wind . Speaker 0:
I think so . Maybe he's fallen for her .
Speaker 0: John dates her seven times a week . Speaker 1: Really ? That's a straws in the wind . Speaker 0: I think so . Maybe he's fallen for her . Speaker 1:
Yeah . They suit each other . A perfect match between a man and a girl .
Speaker 0: John dates her seven times a week . Speaker 1: Really ? That's a straws in the wind . Speaker 0: I think so . Maybe he's fallen for her . Speaker 1: Yeah . They suit each other . A perfect match between a man and a girl . Speaker 0:
Right .
Speaker 0: I was told my friend Joe was speaking ill of me . That's a real let-down . Speaker 1:
I don't think Joe has done such a thing . Don't believe things in haste .
Speaker 0: I was told my friend Joe was speaking ill of me . That's a real let-down . Speaker 1: I don't think Joe has done such a thing . Don't believe things in haste . Speaker 0:
Maybe I should go and ask him whether it's true .
Speaker 0: Good morning , Loans . Speaker 1:
Good morning , Mr . Smith .
Speaker 0: Good morning , Loans . Speaker 1: Good morning , Mr . Smith . Speaker 0:
I would like to compliment you on your diligence .
Speaker 0: Good morning , Loans . Speaker 1: Good morning , Mr . Smith . Speaker 0: I would like to compliment you on your diligence . Speaker 1:
Well , thank you , Mr . Smith . But I was just doing my job .
Speaker 0: Good morning , Loans . Speaker 1: Good morning , Mr . Smith . Speaker 0: I would like to compliment you on your diligence . Speaker 1: Well , thank you , Mr . Smith . But I was just doing my job . Speaker 0:
Yes . And we're proud of you , Loans .
Speaker 0: Good morning , Loans . Speaker 1: Good morning , Mr . Smith . Speaker 0: I would like to compliment you on your diligence . Speaker 1: Well , thank you , Mr . Smith . But I was just doing my job . Speaker 0: Yes . And we're proud of you , Loans . Speaker 1:
It's nice of you to say so .
Speaker 0: Which countries have you been to ? Speaker 1:
I ’ Ve been to most of the countries in Europe , several countries in asia-china , Japan , korea , and Thailand-and to the united states and Canada .
Speaker 0: Which countries have you been to ? Speaker 1: I ’ Ve been to most of the countries in Europe , several countries in asia-china , Japan , korea , and Thailand-and to the united states and Canada . Speaker 0:
I thought you had been to Australia too .
Speaker 0: Which countries have you been to ? Speaker 1: I ’ Ve been to most of the countries in Europe , several countries in asia-china , Japan , korea , and Thailand-and to the united states and Canada . Speaker 0: I thought you had been to Australia too . Speaker 1:
No , but I ’ m planning on visiting Australia and new Zealand soon . I ’ Ve heard that they are beautiful countries . Which is the most beautiful country you ’ Ve been to ?
Speaker 0: Which countries have you been to ? Speaker 1: I ’ Ve been to most of the countries in Europe , several countries in asia-china , Japan , korea , and Thailand-and to the united states and Canada . Speaker 0: I thought you had been to Australia too . Speaker 1: No , but I ’ m planning on visiting Australia and new Zealand soon . I ’ Ve heard that they are beautiful countries . Which is the most beautiful country you ’ Ve been to ? Speaker 0:
I think I β€˜ d say norway . It has many picturesque fjords , waterfalls , and mountains .
Speaker 0: Which countries have you been to ? Speaker 1: I ’ Ve been to most of the countries in Europe , several countries in asia-china , Japan , korea , and Thailand-and to the united states and Canada . Speaker 0: I thought you had been to Australia too . Speaker 1: No , but I ’ m planning on visiting Australia and new Zealand soon . I ’ Ve heard that they are beautiful countries . Which is the most beautiful country you ’ Ve been to ? Speaker 0: I think I β€˜ d say norway . It has many picturesque fjords , waterfalls , and mountains . Speaker 1:
Isn ’ t it really cold there ?
Speaker 0: Which countries have you been to ? Speaker 1: I ’ Ve been to most of the countries in Europe , several countries in asia-china , Japan , korea , and Thailand-and to the united states and Canada . Speaker 0: I thought you had been to Australia too . Speaker 1: No , but I ’ m planning on visiting Australia and new Zealand soon . I ’ Ve heard that they are beautiful countries . Which is the most beautiful country you ’ Ve been to ? Speaker 0: I think I β€˜ d say norway . It has many picturesque fjords , waterfalls , and mountains . Speaker 1: Isn ’ t it really cold there ? Speaker 0:
Well , the north of Norway is almost always cold , but further south it can be fairly warm in summer . It ’ s a wet country , so there ’ s snow almost everywhere in winter .
Speaker 0: Which countries have you been to ? Speaker 1: I ’ Ve been to most of the countries in Europe , several countries in asia-china , Japan , korea , and Thailand-and to the united states and Canada . Speaker 0: I thought you had been to Australia too . Speaker 1: No , but I ’ m planning on visiting Australia and new Zealand soon . I ’ Ve heard that they are beautiful countries . Which is the most beautiful country you ’ Ve been to ? Speaker 0: I think I β€˜ d say norway . It has many picturesque fjords , waterfalls , and mountains . Speaker 1: Isn ’ t it really cold there ? Speaker 0: Well , the north of Norway is almost always cold , but further south it can be fairly warm in summer . It ’ s a wet country , so there ’ s snow almost everywhere in winter . Speaker 1:
I ’ Ve been to other Scandinavian countries , but not to Norway . Perhaps I should go and do some winter sports there .
Speaker 0: Alison , would you like to have some more ? Speaker 1:
No thanks . I have had enough .
Speaker 0: Alison , would you like to have some more ? Speaker 1: No thanks . I have had enough . Speaker 0:
Actually you haven't have much .
Speaker 0: Alison , would you like to have some more ? Speaker 1: No thanks . I have had enough . Speaker 0: Actually you haven't have much . Speaker 1:
To tell you the truth , I am on the diet .
Speaker 0: Alison , would you like to have some more ? Speaker 1: No thanks . I have had enough . Speaker 0: Actually you haven't have much . Speaker 1: To tell you the truth , I am on the diet . Speaker 0:
That sounds ridiculous . Why ?
Speaker 0: Alison , would you like to have some more ? Speaker 1: No thanks . I have had enough . Speaker 0: Actually you haven't have much . Speaker 1: To tell you the truth , I am on the diet . Speaker 0: That sounds ridiculous . Why ? Speaker 1:
Well , I am gaining weight these days , and I have to watch my calories .
Speaker 0: Welcome to my birthday party , I am so happy you can come . Speaker 1:
Thanks for inviting me . Here is the gift for you . Happy birthday , Francis ! Many more happy and healthy years for you !
Speaker 0: Welcome to my birthday party , I am so happy you can come . Speaker 1: Thanks for inviting me . Here is the gift for you . Happy birthday , Francis ! Many more happy and healthy years for you ! Speaker 0:
Thank you , shall I open it now ?
Speaker 0: Welcome to my birthday party , I am so happy you can come . Speaker 1: Thanks for inviting me . Here is the gift for you . Happy birthday , Francis ! Many more happy and healthy years for you ! Speaker 0: Thank you , shall I open it now ? Speaker 1:
Yes , please do .
Speaker 0: Welcome to my birthday party , I am so happy you can come . Speaker 1: Thanks for inviting me . Here is the gift for you . Happy birthday , Francis ! Many more happy and healthy years for you ! Speaker 0: Thank you , shall I open it now ? Speaker 1: Yes , please do . Speaker 0:
Wow , a remote car model and my favorite brand . I really like it . That is so nice of you .
Speaker 0: Welcome to my birthday party , I am so happy you can come . Speaker 1: Thanks for inviting me . Here is the gift for you . Happy birthday , Francis ! Many more happy and healthy years for you ! Speaker 0: Thank you , shall I open it now ? Speaker 1: Yes , please do . Speaker 0: Wow , a remote car model and my favorite brand . I really like it . That is so nice of you . Speaker 1:
Yeah , I was really struggling whether I should give you this nice little car . It was the last one they had and I really like it so much myself .
Speaker 0: Welcome to my birthday party , I am so happy you can come . Speaker 1: Thanks for inviting me . Here is the gift for you . Happy birthday , Francis ! Many more happy and healthy years for you ! Speaker 0: Thank you , shall I open it now ? Speaker 1: Yes , please do . Speaker 0: Wow , a remote car model and my favorite brand . I really like it . That is so nice of you . Speaker 1: Yeah , I was really struggling whether I should give you this nice little car . It was the last one they had and I really like it so much myself . Speaker 0:
Typical you , always wanting to keep the best things for yourself . The more I appreciate the gift now .
Speaker 0: Did you read the news that ' China's property prices rose at the fastest pace in 18 months in December , ending the year with rising fears of bubbles in the property market ' ? Speaker 1:
No . Does the newspaper say what has caused that ?
Speaker 0: Did you read the news that ' China's property prices rose at the fastest pace in 18 months in December , ending the year with rising fears of bubbles in the property market ' ? Speaker 1: No . Does the newspaper say what has caused that ? Speaker 0:
Yes . It says the hike was a result of purchase rush in the fourth quarter on expectations of tightening politics .
Speaker 0: Did you read the news that ' China's property prices rose at the fastest pace in 18 months in December , ending the year with rising fears of bubbles in the property market ' ? Speaker 1: No . Does the newspaper say what has caused that ? Speaker 0: Yes . It says the hike was a result of purchase rush in the fourth quarter on expectations of tightening politics . Speaker 1:
I think the government should make a serves of moves to cool the market .
Speaker 0: Did you read the news that ' China's property prices rose at the fastest pace in 18 months in December , ending the year with rising fears of bubbles in the property market ' ? Speaker 1: No . Does the newspaper say what has caused that ? Speaker 0: Yes . It says the hike was a result of purchase rush in the fourth quarter on expectations of tightening politics . Speaker 1: I think the government should make a serves of moves to cool the market . Speaker 0:
Right . The climbing property prices has become a headache for Chinese residents .
Speaker 0: I think that show biz stars have a really easy life . They have lots of money , so they can buy almost anything they want . They ’ re famous , so everyone loves them . Speaker 1:
I think they must have horrible lives . All the paparazzi take photos of them wherever they go and whatever they do . They must get sick of it .
Speaker 0: I think that show biz stars have a really easy life . They have lots of money , so they can buy almost anything they want . They ’ re famous , so everyone loves them . Speaker 1: I think they must have horrible lives . All the paparazzi take photos of them wherever they go and whatever they do . They must get sick of it . Speaker 0:
I bet they love it really . Sure , they complain about it , but that just gets them more publicity , doesn ’ t it ?
Speaker 0: I think that show biz stars have a really easy life . They have lots of money , so they can buy almost anything they want . They ’ re famous , so everyone loves them . Speaker 1: I think they must have horrible lives . All the paparazzi take photos of them wherever they go and whatever they do . They must get sick of it . Speaker 0: I bet they love it really . Sure , they complain about it , but that just gets them more publicity , doesn ’ t it ? Speaker 1:
I think that few of the show biz stars want any publicity for themselves . They only want it for their films .
Speaker 0: I think that show biz stars have a really easy life . They have lots of money , so they can buy almost anything they want . They ’ re famous , so everyone loves them . Speaker 1: I think they must have horrible lives . All the paparazzi take photos of them wherever they go and whatever they do . They must get sick of it . Speaker 0: I bet they love it really . Sure , they complain about it , but that just gets them more publicity , doesn ’ t it ? Speaker 1: I think that few of the show biz stars want any publicity for themselves . They only want it for their films . Speaker 0:
No way ! They want publicity for themselves , so that they get invited to make more films , go to lots of cocktail parties , and even make albums ! They have such an easy life . They don ’ t even pay for drinks when they go to a cocktail party .
Speaker 0: I think that show biz stars have a really easy life . They have lots of money , so they can buy almost anything they want . They ’ re famous , so everyone loves them . Speaker 1: I think they must have horrible lives . All the paparazzi take photos of them wherever they go and whatever they do . They must get sick of it . Speaker 0: I bet they love it really . Sure , they complain about it , but that just gets them more publicity , doesn ’ t it ? Speaker 1: I think that few of the show biz stars want any publicity for themselves . They only want it for their films . Speaker 0: No way ! They want publicity for themselves , so that they get invited to make more films , go to lots of cocktail parties , and even make albums ! They have such an easy life . They don ’ t even pay for drinks when they go to a cocktail party . Speaker 1:
Show biz stars have plenty of expenses . That ’ s why they need so much money . They need million of dollars to buy big , seclude houses and wonderful dresses . I bet most show biz stars would prefer to wear jeans and a t-shirt , but they can ’ t because their managers force them to wear clothes they don ’ t like .
Speaker 0: I think that show biz stars have a really easy life . They have lots of money , so they can buy almost anything they want . They ’ re famous , so everyone loves them . Speaker 1: I think they must have horrible lives . All the paparazzi take photos of them wherever they go and whatever they do . They must get sick of it . Speaker 0: I bet they love it really . Sure , they complain about it , but that just gets them more publicity , doesn ’ t it ? Speaker 1: I think that few of the show biz stars want any publicity for themselves . They only want it for their films . Speaker 0: No way ! They want publicity for themselves , so that they get invited to make more films , go to lots of cocktail parties , and even make albums ! They have such an easy life . They don ’ t even pay for drinks when they go to a cocktail party . Speaker 1: Show biz stars have plenty of expenses . That ’ s why they need so much money . They need million of dollars to buy big , seclude houses and wonderful dresses . I bet most show biz stars would prefer to wear jeans and a t-shirt , but they can ’ t because their managers force them to wear clothes they don ’ t like . Speaker 0:
I don ’ t understand how you can have any sympathy for show biz stars . They ’ re overpaid , over-ambitious , and over-adored .
Speaker 0: I think that show biz stars have a really easy life . They have lots of money , so they can buy almost anything they want . They ’ re famous , so everyone loves them . Speaker 1: I think they must have horrible lives . All the paparazzi take photos of them wherever they go and whatever they do . They must get sick of it . Speaker 0: I bet they love it really . Sure , they complain about it , but that just gets them more publicity , doesn ’ t it ? Speaker 1: I think that few of the show biz stars want any publicity for themselves . They only want it for their films . Speaker 0: No way ! They want publicity for themselves , so that they get invited to make more films , go to lots of cocktail parties , and even make albums ! They have such an easy life . They don ’ t even pay for drinks when they go to a cocktail party . Speaker 1: Show biz stars have plenty of expenses . That ’ s why they need so much money . They need million of dollars to buy big , seclude houses and wonderful dresses . I bet most show biz stars would prefer to wear jeans and a t-shirt , but they can ’ t because their managers force them to wear clothes they don ’ t like . Speaker 0: I don ’ t understand how you can have any sympathy for show biz stars . They ’ re overpaid , over-ambitious , and over-adored . Speaker 1:
I think you should give them some credit . They ’ re very talented people and they deserve all the money they earn . They even donate money to charity to help people who are less fortunate than themselves .
Speaker 0: I think that show biz stars have a really easy life . They have lots of money , so they can buy almost anything they want . They ’ re famous , so everyone loves them . Speaker 1: I think they must have horrible lives . All the paparazzi take photos of them wherever they go and whatever they do . They must get sick of it . Speaker 0: I bet they love it really . Sure , they complain about it , but that just gets them more publicity , doesn ’ t it ? Speaker 1: I think that few of the show biz stars want any publicity for themselves . They only want it for their films . Speaker 0: No way ! They want publicity for themselves , so that they get invited to make more films , go to lots of cocktail parties , and even make albums ! They have such an easy life . They don ’ t even pay for drinks when they go to a cocktail party . Speaker 1: Show biz stars have plenty of expenses . That ’ s why they need so much money . They need million of dollars to buy big , seclude houses and wonderful dresses . I bet most show biz stars would prefer to wear jeans and a t-shirt , but they can ’ t because their managers force them to wear clothes they don ’ t like . Speaker 0: I don ’ t understand how you can have any sympathy for show biz stars . They ’ re overpaid , over-ambitious , and over-adored . Speaker 1: I think you should give them some credit . They ’ re very talented people and they deserve all the money they earn . They even donate money to charity to help people who are less fortunate than themselves . Speaker 0:
Come on ! They only do that to get even more publicity for their films and themselves 。
Speaker 0: Hi , it is a pleasant surprise ! Speaker 1:
Yeah , it ’ s been ages ! So how have you been ?
Speaker 0: Hi , it is a pleasant surprise ! Speaker 1: Yeah , it ’ s been ages ! So how have you been ? Speaker 0:
Couldn ’ t be better . And you ?
Speaker 0: Hi , it is a pleasant surprise ! Speaker 1: Yeah , it ’ s been ages ! So how have you been ? Speaker 0: Couldn ’ t be better . And you ? Speaker 1:
Just as usual , you know .
Speaker 0: Hey , Mary , can you cut that out ? Speaker 1:
Cut what out I ’ m not doing anything .
Speaker 0: Hey , Mary , can you cut that out ? Speaker 1: Cut what out I ’ m not doing anything . Speaker 0:
The tapping of your pen on your desk . It ’ s driving me crazy .
Speaker 0: Hey , Mary , can you cut that out ? Speaker 1: Cut what out I ’ m not doing anything . Speaker 0: The tapping of your pen on your desk . It ’ s driving me crazy . Speaker 1:
Fine ! By the way would you mind not slurping your coffee every time you have a cup !
Speaker 0: Hey , Mary , can you cut that out ? Speaker 1: Cut what out I ’ m not doing anything . Speaker 0: The tapping of your pen on your desk . It ’ s driving me crazy . Speaker 1: Fine ! By the way would you mind not slurping your coffee every time you have a cup ! Speaker 0:
I don ’ t slurp my coffee . And plus , how can you hear it when you ’ re shouting into your phone all the time ?
Speaker 0: Hey , Mary , can you cut that out ? Speaker 1: Cut what out I ’ m not doing anything . Speaker 0: The tapping of your pen on your desk . It ’ s driving me crazy . Speaker 1: Fine ! By the way would you mind not slurping your coffee every time you have a cup ! Speaker 0: I don ’ t slurp my coffee . And plus , how can you hear it when you ’ re shouting into your phone all the time ? Speaker 1:
You ’ Ve got to be kidding me ! You ’ re complaining about me talking on the phone when you go out for a cigarette break ten times a day to shoot the breeze ?
Speaker 0: Hey , Mary , can you cut that out ? Speaker 1: Cut what out I ’ m not doing anything . Speaker 0: The tapping of your pen on your desk . It ’ s driving me crazy . Speaker 1: Fine ! By the way would you mind not slurping your coffee every time you have a cup ! Speaker 0: I don ’ t slurp my coffee . And plus , how can you hear it when you ’ re shouting into your phone all the time ? Speaker 1: You ’ Ve got to be kidding me ! You ’ re complaining about me talking on the phone when you go out for a cigarette break ten times a day to shoot the breeze ? Speaker 0:
Look , we have a lot of accumulated anger from working in these conditions , and it ’ s probably okay to let off steam once in a while . But , it ’ s probably not a good idea to keep it up I ’ m willing to forgive and forget and if you are .
Speaker 0: Hey , Mary , can you cut that out ? Speaker 1: Cut what out I ’ m not doing anything . Speaker 0: The tapping of your pen on your desk . It ’ s driving me crazy . Speaker 1: Fine ! By the way would you mind not slurping your coffee every time you have a cup ! Speaker 0: I don ’ t slurp my coffee . And plus , how can you hear it when you ’ re shouting into your phone all the time ? Speaker 1: You ’ Ve got to be kidding me ! You ’ re complaining about me talking on the phone when you go out for a cigarette break ten times a day to shoot the breeze ? Speaker 0: Look , we have a lot of accumulated anger from working in these conditions , and it ’ s probably okay to let off steam once in a while . But , it ’ s probably not a good idea to keep it up I ’ m willing to forgive and forget and if you are . Speaker 1:
Fine . Let's call a truce . I'll try to more considerate and to keep the noise down .
Speaker 0: Hey , Mary , can you cut that out ? Speaker 1: Cut what out I ’ m not doing anything . Speaker 0: The tapping of your pen on your desk . It ’ s driving me crazy . Speaker 1: Fine ! By the way would you mind not slurping your coffee every time you have a cup ! Speaker 0: I don ’ t slurp my coffee . And plus , how can you hear it when you ’ re shouting into your phone all the time ? Speaker 1: You ’ Ve got to be kidding me ! You ’ re complaining about me talking on the phone when you go out for a cigarette break ten times a day to shoot the breeze ? Speaker 0: Look , we have a lot of accumulated anger from working in these conditions , and it ’ s probably okay to let off steam once in a while . But , it ’ s probably not a good idea to keep it up I ’ m willing to forgive and forget and if you are . Speaker 1: Fine . Let's call a truce . I'll try to more considerate and to keep the noise down . Speaker 0:
Yeah , I ’ ll try to do the same . So , I was wondering you wanna go out to dinner Friday night ?
Speaker 0: The weather in Beijing is just beautiful ! Speaker 1:
Autumn is the best season in Beijing , you know .
Speaker 0: The weather in Beijing is just beautiful ! Speaker 1: Autumn is the best season in Beijing , you know . Speaker 0:
Yes , I can see . The summer heat is over , and the winter cold is still far away .
Speaker 0: The weather in Beijing is just beautiful ! Speaker 1: Autumn is the best season in Beijing , you know . Speaker 0: Yes , I can see . The summer heat is over , and the winter cold is still far away . Speaker 1:
What is the weather like in Washington at this time of this year ?
Speaker 0: The weather in Beijing is just beautiful ! Speaker 1: Autumn is the best season in Beijing , you know . Speaker 0: Yes , I can see . The summer heat is over , and the winter cold is still far away . Speaker 1: What is the weather like in Washington at this time of this year ? Speaker 0:
Autumn is also very nice in Washington .
Speaker 0: The weather in Beijing is just beautiful ! Speaker 1: Autumn is the best season in Beijing , you know . Speaker 0: Yes , I can see . The summer heat is over , and the winter cold is still far away . Speaker 1: What is the weather like in Washington at this time of this year ? Speaker 0: Autumn is also very nice in Washington . Speaker 1:
Is it very cold in winter there ?
Speaker 0: The weather in Beijing is just beautiful ! Speaker 1: Autumn is the best season in Beijing , you know . Speaker 0: Yes , I can see . The summer heat is over , and the winter cold is still far away . Speaker 1: What is the weather like in Washington at this time of this year ? Speaker 0: Autumn is also very nice in Washington . Speaker 1: Is it very cold in winter there ? Speaker 0:
No , it isn't . But sometimes it snows a lot in winter .
Speaker 0: The weather in Beijing is just beautiful ! Speaker 1: Autumn is the best season in Beijing , you know . Speaker 0: Yes , I can see . The summer heat is over , and the winter cold is still far away . Speaker 1: What is the weather like in Washington at this time of this year ? Speaker 0: Autumn is also very nice in Washington . Speaker 1: Is it very cold in winter there ? Speaker 0: No , it isn't . But sometimes it snows a lot in winter . Speaker 1:
Does it rain a lot in summer there ?
Speaker 0: The weather in Beijing is just beautiful ! Speaker 1: Autumn is the best season in Beijing , you know . Speaker 0: Yes , I can see . The summer heat is over , and the winter cold is still far away . Speaker 1: What is the weather like in Washington at this time of this year ? Speaker 0: Autumn is also very nice in Washington . Speaker 1: Is it very cold in winter there ? Speaker 0: No , it isn't . But sometimes it snows a lot in winter . Speaker 1: Does it rain a lot in summer there ? Speaker 0:
Oh yes ! Sometimes it rains very heavily.How about here in Beijing ?
Speaker 0: The weather in Beijing is just beautiful ! Speaker 1: Autumn is the best season in Beijing , you know . Speaker 0: Yes , I can see . The summer heat is over , and the winter cold is still far away . Speaker 1: What is the weather like in Washington at this time of this year ? Speaker 0: Autumn is also very nice in Washington . Speaker 1: Is it very cold in winter there ? Speaker 0: No , it isn't . But sometimes it snows a lot in winter . Speaker 1: Does it rain a lot in summer there ? Speaker 0: Oh yes ! Sometimes it rains very heavily.How about here in Beijing ? Speaker 1:
There's a lot of rain in summer , but it seldom rains in autumn .
Speaker 0: The weather in Beijing is just beautiful ! Speaker 1: Autumn is the best season in Beijing , you know . Speaker 0: Yes , I can see . The summer heat is over , and the winter cold is still far away . Speaker 1: What is the weather like in Washington at this time of this year ? Speaker 0: Autumn is also very nice in Washington . Speaker 1: Is it very cold in winter there ? Speaker 0: No , it isn't . But sometimes it snows a lot in winter . Speaker 1: Does it rain a lot in summer there ? Speaker 0: Oh yes ! Sometimes it rains very heavily.How about here in Beijing ? Speaker 1: There's a lot of rain in summer , but it seldom rains in autumn . Speaker 0:
I feel it's rather dry here .
Speaker 0: The weather in Beijing is just beautiful ! Speaker 1: Autumn is the best season in Beijing , you know . Speaker 0: Yes , I can see . The summer heat is over , and the winter cold is still far away . Speaker 1: What is the weather like in Washington at this time of this year ? Speaker 0: Autumn is also very nice in Washington . Speaker 1: Is it very cold in winter there ? Speaker 0: No , it isn't . But sometimes it snows a lot in winter . Speaker 1: Does it rain a lot in summer there ? Speaker 0: Oh yes ! Sometimes it rains very heavily.How about here in Beijing ? Speaker 1: There's a lot of rain in summer , but it seldom rains in autumn . Speaker 0: I feel it's rather dry here . Speaker 1:
That's true . Many people from the south don't like the weather here .
Speaker 0: The weather in Beijing is just beautiful ! Speaker 1: Autumn is the best season in Beijing , you know . Speaker 0: Yes , I can see . The summer heat is over , and the winter cold is still far away . Speaker 1: What is the weather like in Washington at this time of this year ? Speaker 0: Autumn is also very nice in Washington . Speaker 1: Is it very cold in winter there ? Speaker 0: No , it isn't . But sometimes it snows a lot in winter . Speaker 1: Does it rain a lot in summer there ? Speaker 0: Oh yes ! Sometimes it rains very heavily.How about here in Beijing ? Speaker 1: There's a lot of rain in summer , but it seldom rains in autumn . Speaker 0: I feel it's rather dry here . Speaker 1: That's true . Many people from the south don't like the weather here . Speaker 0:
Are you from the south ?
Speaker 0: The weather in Beijing is just beautiful ! Speaker 1: Autumn is the best season in Beijing , you know . Speaker 0: Yes , I can see . The summer heat is over , and the winter cold is still far away . Speaker 1: What is the weather like in Washington at this time of this year ? Speaker 0: Autumn is also very nice in Washington . Speaker 1: Is it very cold in winter there ? Speaker 0: No , it isn't . But sometimes it snows a lot in winter . Speaker 1: Does it rain a lot in summer there ? Speaker 0: Oh yes ! Sometimes it rains very heavily.How about here in Beijing ? Speaker 1: There's a lot of rain in summer , but it seldom rains in autumn . Speaker 0: I feel it's rather dry here . Speaker 1: That's true . Many people from the south don't like the weather here . Speaker 0: Are you from the south ? Speaker 1:
No , I'm from the north . I was born in Beijing , actually .
Speaker 0: The weather in Beijing is just beautiful ! Speaker 1: Autumn is the best season in Beijing , you know . Speaker 0: Yes , I can see . The summer heat is over , and the winter cold is still far away . Speaker 1: What is the weather like in Washington at this time of this year ? Speaker 0: Autumn is also very nice in Washington . Speaker 1: Is it very cold in winter there ? Speaker 0: No , it isn't . But sometimes it snows a lot in winter . Speaker 1: Does it rain a lot in summer there ? Speaker 0: Oh yes ! Sometimes it rains very heavily.How about here in Beijing ? Speaker 1: There's a lot of rain in summer , but it seldom rains in autumn . Speaker 0: I feel it's rather dry here . Speaker 1: That's true . Many people from the south don't like the weather here . Speaker 0: Are you from the south ? Speaker 1: No , I'm from the north . I was born in Beijing , actually . Speaker 0:
I see.so this is your hometown ?
Speaker 0: Mike , come and look at this painting of shrimp ! It is so simple yet so vivid ! Speaker 1:
Yeah . It is incredible ! Is it the work of Qi Bakshi ?
Speaker 0: Mike , come and look at this painting of shrimp ! It is so simple yet so vivid ! Speaker 1: Yeah . It is incredible ! Is it the work of Qi Bakshi ? Speaker 0:
Yes , it is . How do you know that ?
Speaker 0: Mike , come and look at this painting of shrimp ! It is so simple yet so vivid ! Speaker 1: Yeah . It is incredible ! Is it the work of Qi Bakshi ? Speaker 0: Yes , it is . How do you know that ? Speaker 1:
Well , Qi is famous all over the world , isn ’ t he ? Besides I am quite interested in Chinese painting .
Speaker 0: Mike , come and look at this painting of shrimp ! It is so simple yet so vivid ! Speaker 1: Yeah . It is incredible ! Is it the work of Qi Bakshi ? Speaker 0: Yes , it is . How do you know that ? Speaker 1: Well , Qi is famous all over the world , isn ’ t he ? Besides I am quite interested in Chinese painting . Speaker 0:
Cool ! What kind of Chinese painting do you prefer , free sketch or claborate-style painting ?
Speaker 0: Mike , come and look at this painting of shrimp ! It is so simple yet so vivid ! Speaker 1: Yeah . It is incredible ! Is it the work of Qi Bakshi ? Speaker 0: Yes , it is . How do you know that ? Speaker 1: Well , Qi is famous all over the world , isn ’ t he ? Besides I am quite interested in Chinese painting . Speaker 0: Cool ! What kind of Chinese painting do you prefer , free sketch or claborate-style painting ? Speaker 1:
I prefer free sketch , especially the landscape paintings . I can always feel peace and harmony from those landscape paintings .
Speaker 0: Mike , come and look at this painting of shrimp ! It is so simple yet so vivid ! Speaker 1: Yeah . It is incredible ! Is it the work of Qi Bakshi ? Speaker 0: Yes , it is . How do you know that ? Speaker 1: Well , Qi is famous all over the world , isn ’ t he ? Besides I am quite interested in Chinese painting . Speaker 0: Cool ! What kind of Chinese painting do you prefer , free sketch or claborate-style painting ? Speaker 1: I prefer free sketch , especially the landscape paintings . I can always feel peace and harmony from those landscape paintings . Speaker 0:
That's true . Chinese art stresses the harmony between man and nature , which is an important part of China's traditional culture .
Speaker 0: Mike , come and look at this painting of shrimp ! It is so simple yet so vivid ! Speaker 1: Yeah . It is incredible ! Is it the work of Qi Bakshi ? Speaker 0: Yes , it is . How do you know that ? Speaker 1: Well , Qi is famous all over the world , isn ’ t he ? Besides I am quite interested in Chinese painting . Speaker 0: Cool ! What kind of Chinese painting do you prefer , free sketch or claborate-style painting ? Speaker 1: I prefer free sketch , especially the landscape paintings . I can always feel peace and harmony from those landscape paintings . Speaker 0: That's true . Chinese art stresses the harmony between man and nature , which is an important part of China's traditional culture . Speaker 1:
I love this art exhibition !
Speaker 0: Mike , come and look at this painting of shrimp ! It is so simple yet so vivid ! Speaker 1: Yeah . It is incredible ! Is it the work of Qi Bakshi ? Speaker 0: Yes , it is . How do you know that ? Speaker 1: Well , Qi is famous all over the world , isn ’ t he ? Besides I am quite interested in Chinese painting . Speaker 0: Cool ! What kind of Chinese painting do you prefer , free sketch or claborate-style painting ? Speaker 1: I prefer free sketch , especially the landscape paintings . I can always feel peace and harmony from those landscape paintings . Speaker 0: That's true . Chinese art stresses the harmony between man and nature , which is an important part of China's traditional culture . Speaker 1: I love this art exhibition ! Speaker 0:
So do I . Let ’ s go to other areas to see what they have got , shall we ?
Speaker 0: Mike , come and look at this painting of shrimp ! It is so simple yet so vivid ! Speaker 1: Yeah . It is incredible ! Is it the work of Qi Bakshi ? Speaker 0: Yes , it is . How do you know that ? Speaker 1: Well , Qi is famous all over the world , isn ’ t he ? Besides I am quite interested in Chinese painting . Speaker 0: Cool ! What kind of Chinese painting do you prefer , free sketch or claborate-style painting ? Speaker 1: I prefer free sketch , especially the landscape paintings . I can always feel peace and harmony from those landscape paintings . Speaker 0: That's true . Chinese art stresses the harmony between man and nature , which is an important part of China's traditional culture . Speaker 1: I love this art exhibition ! Speaker 0: So do I . Let ’ s go to other areas to see what they have got , shall we ? Speaker 1:
OK .
Speaker 0: Lousy weather , isn't it ? Speaker 1:
It has stopped snowing , but it's even colder .
Speaker 0: Lousy weather , isn't it ? Speaker 1: It has stopped snowing , but it's even colder . Speaker 0:
Look at the ice there hanging from the eaves .
Speaker 0: Lousy weather , isn't it ? Speaker 1: It has stopped snowing , but it's even colder . Speaker 0: Look at the ice there hanging from the eaves . Speaker 1:
And the streets are covered with snow .
Speaker 0: Lousy weather , isn't it ? Speaker 1: It has stopped snowing , but it's even colder . Speaker 0: Look at the ice there hanging from the eaves . Speaker 1: And the streets are covered with snow . Speaker 0:
Do you know what the temperature is today ?
Speaker 0: Lousy weather , isn't it ? Speaker 1: It has stopped snowing , but it's even colder . Speaker 0: Look at the ice there hanging from the eaves . Speaker 1: And the streets are covered with snow . Speaker 0: Do you know what the temperature is today ? Speaker 1:
I missed today's weather forecast over the TV .
Speaker 0: Lousy weather , isn't it ? Speaker 1: It has stopped snowing , but it's even colder . Speaker 0: Look at the ice there hanging from the eaves . Speaker 1: And the streets are covered with snow . Speaker 0: Do you know what the temperature is today ? Speaker 1: I missed today's weather forecast over the TV . Speaker 0:
It feels like ten degrees below zero at least . I don't mind the cold weather but I do hate it when it gets slippery .
Speaker 0: Lousy weather , isn't it ? Speaker 1: It has stopped snowing , but it's even colder . Speaker 0: Look at the ice there hanging from the eaves . Speaker 1: And the streets are covered with snow . Speaker 0: Do you know what the temperature is today ? Speaker 1: I missed today's weather forecast over the TV . Speaker 0: It feels like ten degrees below zero at least . I don't mind the cold weather but I do hate it when it gets slippery . Speaker 1:
The ice will soon be thick enough for skating . I am so fond of winter sports .
Speaker 0: Lousy weather , isn't it ? Speaker 1: It has stopped snowing , but it's even colder . Speaker 0: Look at the ice there hanging from the eaves . Speaker 1: And the streets are covered with snow . Speaker 0: Do you know what the temperature is today ? Speaker 1: I missed today's weather forecast over the TV . Speaker 0: It feels like ten degrees below zero at least . I don't mind the cold weather but I do hate it when it gets slippery . Speaker 1: The ice will soon be thick enough for skating . I am so fond of winter sports . Speaker 0:
That's great . Let's go skating together tomorrow .
Speaker 0: Nick , it's very nice of you to see me off . Speaker 1:
You're welcome . Did you have a good time on this vacation ?
Speaker 0: Nick , it's very nice of you to see me off . Speaker 1: You're welcome . Did you have a good time on this vacation ? Speaker 0:
Very well . If I leave I'll miss you .
Speaker 0: Nick , it's very nice of you to see me off . Speaker 1: You're welcome . Did you have a good time on this vacation ? Speaker 0: Very well . If I leave I'll miss you . Speaker 1:
Me too . Please write to me as soon as you get Boston .
Speaker 0: Nick , it's very nice of you to see me off . Speaker 1: You're welcome . Did you have a good time on this vacation ? Speaker 0: Very well . If I leave I'll miss you . Speaker 1: Me too . Please write to me as soon as you get Boston . Speaker 0:
I'm sure and I remembered your phone number . I'll call you .
Speaker 0: Nick , it's very nice of you to see me off . Speaker 1: You're welcome . Did you have a good time on this vacation ? Speaker 0: Very well . If I leave I'll miss you . Speaker 1: Me too . Please write to me as soon as you get Boston . Speaker 0: I'm sure and I remembered your phone number . I'll call you . Speaker 1:
OK , they begin to register .
Speaker 0: Nick , it's very nice of you to see me off . Speaker 1: You're welcome . Did you have a good time on this vacation ? Speaker 0: Very well . If I leave I'll miss you . Speaker 1: Me too . Please write to me as soon as you get Boston . Speaker 0: I'm sure and I remembered your phone number . I'll call you . Speaker 1: OK , they begin to register . Speaker 0:
It's time I left .