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Speaker 0: It ’ s so relaxing , taking a walk in the country . The air is so fresh and clean . Speaker 1: would you like to live in the country ? I ’ m not sure I ’ d like it . Speaker 0: I can see a lot of advantage and disadvantage . The problem is that , for me , each advantage has its own disadvantage . Speaker 1: What do you mean ? Speaker 0: Well , I hate the noise in the city , but I love being around lost of people . The problem is that you can ’ t have lots of people and have peace and quiet . The two just don ’ t go together . Speaker 1:
I see what you mean . I love being far away from a city , but I hate being so far away department stores and sports facilities .
Speaker 0: It ’ s so relaxing , taking a walk in the country . The air is so fresh and clean . Speaker 1: would you like to live in the country ? I ’ m not sure I ’ d like it . Speaker 0: I can see a lot of advantage and disadvantage . The problem is that , for me , each advantage has its own disadvantage . Speaker 1: What do you mean ? Speaker 0: Well , I hate the noise in the city , but I love being around lost of people . The problem is that you can ’ t have lots of people and have peace and quiet . The two just don ’ t go together . Speaker 1: I see what you mean . I love being far away from a city , but I hate being so far away department stores and sports facilities . Speaker 0:
People can ’ t have it both ways . If you live in the country , it is often less convenient . If you live in a city , it is noisy , but there ’ s more to do .
Speaker 0: It ’ s so relaxing , taking a walk in the country . The air is so fresh and clean . Speaker 1: would you like to live in the country ? I ’ m not sure I ’ d like it . Speaker 0: I can see a lot of advantage and disadvantage . The problem is that , for me , each advantage has its own disadvantage . Speaker 1: What do you mean ? Speaker 0: Well , I hate the noise in the city , but I love being around lost of people . The problem is that you can ’ t have lots of people and have peace and quiet . The two just don ’ t go together . Speaker 1: I see what you mean . I love being far away from a city , but I hate being so far away department stores and sports facilities . Speaker 0: People can ’ t have it both ways . If you live in the country , it is often less convenient . If you live in a city , it is noisy , but there ’ s more to do . Speaker 1:
I would love to be surrounded by hills and streams . They ’ re so much better to look at than concrete , rows of parked cars and tall buildings .
Speaker 0: It ’ s so relaxing , taking a walk in the country . The air is so fresh and clean . Speaker 1: would you like to live in the country ? I ’ m not sure I ’ d like it . Speaker 0: I can see a lot of advantage and disadvantage . The problem is that , for me , each advantage has its own disadvantage . Speaker 1: What do you mean ? Speaker 0: Well , I hate the noise in the city , but I love being around lost of people . The problem is that you can ’ t have lots of people and have peace and quiet . The two just don ’ t go together . Speaker 1: I see what you mean . I love being far away from a city , but I hate being so far away department stores and sports facilities . Speaker 0: People can ’ t have it both ways . If you live in the country , it is often less convenient . If you live in a city , it is noisy , but there ’ s more to do . Speaker 1: I would love to be surrounded by hills and streams . They ’ re so much better to look at than concrete , rows of parked cars and tall buildings . Speaker 0:
I would love to hear the birds singing and feel the fresh breeze on my face . When the wind blows in the city , you get dust in your mouth and in your eyes .
Speaker 0: It ’ s so relaxing , taking a walk in the country . The air is so fresh and clean . Speaker 1: would you like to live in the country ? I ’ m not sure I ’ d like it . Speaker 0: I can see a lot of advantage and disadvantage . The problem is that , for me , each advantage has its own disadvantage . Speaker 1: What do you mean ? Speaker 0: Well , I hate the noise in the city , but I love being around lost of people . The problem is that you can ’ t have lots of people and have peace and quiet . The two just don ’ t go together . Speaker 1: I see what you mean . I love being far away from a city , but I hate being so far away department stores and sports facilities . Speaker 0: People can ’ t have it both ways . If you live in the country , it is often less convenient . If you live in a city , it is noisy , but there ’ s more to do . Speaker 1: I would love to be surrounded by hills and streams . They ’ re so much better to look at than concrete , rows of parked cars and tall buildings . Speaker 0: I would love to hear the birds singing and feel the fresh breeze on my face . When the wind blows in the city , you get dust in your mouth and in your eyes . Speaker 1:
The view from the hill is so beautiful and relaxing . There ’ s so sign of pollution . The village looks so peaceful .
Speaker 0: It ’ s so relaxing , taking a walk in the country . The air is so fresh and clean . Speaker 1: would you like to live in the country ? I ’ m not sure I ’ d like it . Speaker 0: I can see a lot of advantage and disadvantage . The problem is that , for me , each advantage has its own disadvantage . Speaker 1: What do you mean ? Speaker 0: Well , I hate the noise in the city , but I love being around lost of people . The problem is that you can ’ t have lots of people and have peace and quiet . The two just don ’ t go together . Speaker 1: I see what you mean . I love being far away from a city , but I hate being so far away department stores and sports facilities . Speaker 0: People can ’ t have it both ways . If you live in the country , it is often less convenient . If you live in a city , it is noisy , but there ’ s more to do . Speaker 1: I would love to be surrounded by hills and streams . They ’ re so much better to look at than concrete , rows of parked cars and tall buildings . Speaker 0: I would love to hear the birds singing and feel the fresh breeze on my face . When the wind blows in the city , you get dust in your mouth and in your eyes . Speaker 1: The view from the hill is so beautiful and relaxing . There ’ s so sign of pollution . The village looks so peaceful . Speaker 0:
Just remember that in that village there ’ s nothing to do . There ’ s not even a pub or restaurant . There ’ s just one small shop with a poor selection of goods .
Speaker 0: It ’ s so relaxing , taking a walk in the country . The air is so fresh and clean . Speaker 1: would you like to live in the country ? I ’ m not sure I ’ d like it . Speaker 0: I can see a lot of advantage and disadvantage . The problem is that , for me , each advantage has its own disadvantage . Speaker 1: What do you mean ? Speaker 0: Well , I hate the noise in the city , but I love being around lost of people . The problem is that you can ’ t have lots of people and have peace and quiet . The two just don ’ t go together . Speaker 1: I see what you mean . I love being far away from a city , but I hate being so far away department stores and sports facilities . Speaker 0: People can ’ t have it both ways . If you live in the country , it is often less convenient . If you live in a city , it is noisy , but there ’ s more to do . Speaker 1: I would love to be surrounded by hills and streams . They ’ re so much better to look at than concrete , rows of parked cars and tall buildings . Speaker 0: I would love to hear the birds singing and feel the fresh breeze on my face . When the wind blows in the city , you get dust in your mouth and in your eyes . Speaker 1: The view from the hill is so beautiful and relaxing . There ’ s so sign of pollution . The village looks so peaceful . Speaker 0: Just remember that in that village there ’ s nothing to do . There ’ s not even a pub or restaurant . There ’ s just one small shop with a poor selection of goods . Speaker 1:
You ’ re right . I would have to travel to the city at least once a week to go shopping and see friends . I would hate living in the country !
Speaker 0: Hey Mike . What are you doing ? Speaker 1:
Nothing much . What are you up to ?
Speaker 0: Hey Mike . What are you doing ? Speaker 1: Nothing much . What are you up to ? Speaker 0:
I was just concerned about Sam . He hasn't been himself lately .
Speaker 0: Hey Mike . What are you doing ? Speaker 1: Nothing much . What are you up to ? Speaker 0: I was just concerned about Sam . He hasn't been himself lately . Speaker 1:
He took the civil service exam and failed .
Speaker 0: Hey Mike . What are you doing ? Speaker 1: Nothing much . What are you up to ? Speaker 0: I was just concerned about Sam . He hasn't been himself lately . Speaker 1: He took the civil service exam and failed . Speaker 0:
That sucks . He must feel depressed .
Speaker 0: Hey Mike . What are you doing ? Speaker 1: Nothing much . What are you up to ? Speaker 0: I was just concerned about Sam . He hasn't been himself lately . Speaker 1: He took the civil service exam and failed . Speaker 0: That sucks . He must feel depressed . Speaker 1:
Yeah . He's been sitting in his room everyday for the last 4 days .
Speaker 0: Hey Mike . What are you doing ? Speaker 1: Nothing much . What are you up to ? Speaker 0: I was just concerned about Sam . He hasn't been himself lately . Speaker 1: He took the civil service exam and failed . Speaker 0: That sucks . He must feel depressed . Speaker 1: Yeah . He's been sitting in his room everyday for the last 4 days . Speaker 0:
Why don't we take him out ? We can try to take his mind off of it . In the least show him that we're there for him .
Speaker 0: Hey Mike . What are you doing ? Speaker 1: Nothing much . What are you up to ? Speaker 0: I was just concerned about Sam . He hasn't been himself lately . Speaker 1: He took the civil service exam and failed . Speaker 0: That sucks . He must feel depressed . Speaker 1: Yeah . He's been sitting in his room everyday for the last 4 days . Speaker 0: Why don't we take him out ? We can try to take his mind off of it . In the least show him that we're there for him . Speaker 1:
That's a great idea . Why don't you call him . I already talked to him a couple of times and it might be good for him to hear from somebody else .
Speaker 0: Hey Mike . What are you doing ? Speaker 1: Nothing much . What are you up to ? Speaker 0: I was just concerned about Sam . He hasn't been himself lately . Speaker 1: He took the civil service exam and failed . Speaker 0: That sucks . He must feel depressed . Speaker 1: Yeah . He's been sitting in his room everyday for the last 4 days . Speaker 0: Why don't we take him out ? We can try to take his mind off of it . In the least show him that we're there for him . Speaker 1: That's a great idea . Why don't you call him . I already talked to him a couple of times and it might be good for him to hear from somebody else . Speaker 0:
Ok . I'll call you back after I'm done .
Speaker 0: Hey Mike . What are you doing ? Speaker 1: Nothing much . What are you up to ? Speaker 0: I was just concerned about Sam . He hasn't been himself lately . Speaker 1: He took the civil service exam and failed . Speaker 0: That sucks . He must feel depressed . Speaker 1: Yeah . He's been sitting in his room everyday for the last 4 days . Speaker 0: Why don't we take him out ? We can try to take his mind off of it . In the least show him that we're there for him . Speaker 1: That's a great idea . Why don't you call him . I already talked to him a couple of times and it might be good for him to hear from somebody else . Speaker 0: Ok . I'll call you back after I'm done . Speaker 1:
Sounds good .
Speaker 0: Did you hear Peter just retired ? Speaker 1:
Are you sure ? He is quite young , isn't he ?
Speaker 0: Did you hear Peter just retired ? Speaker 1: Are you sure ? He is quite young , isn't he ? Speaker 0:
He is not young as he looks . I think he's almost sixty .
Speaker 0: Did you hear Peter just retired ? Speaker 1: Are you sure ? He is quite young , isn't he ? Speaker 0: He is not young as he looks . I think he's almost sixty . Speaker 1:
Really ? He looks so young .
Speaker 0: Hello , Steven . Congratulations ! Speaker 1:
Thank you .
Speaker 0: Hello , Steven . Congratulations ! Speaker 1: Thank you . Speaker 0:
How's your married life ?
Speaker 0: Hello , Steven . Congratulations ! Speaker 1: Thank you . Speaker 0: How's your married life ? Speaker 1:
We're happy together now . We both think that we're a well-matched couple .
Speaker 0: Hello , Steven . Congratulations ! Speaker 1: Thank you . Speaker 0: How's your married life ? Speaker 1: We're happy together now . We both think that we're a well-matched couple . Speaker 0:
That's very good . It's said that marriage is the Ab of love . But the words may not be right .
Speaker 0: Hello , Steven . Congratulations ! Speaker 1: Thank you . Speaker 0: How's your married life ? Speaker 1: We're happy together now . We both think that we're a well-matched couple . Speaker 0: That's very good . It's said that marriage is the Ab of love . But the words may not be right . Speaker 1:
The situation differs in person .
Speaker 0: We have waited for a long time . When will we start ? Speaker 1:
Take it easy . I have to cut my losses .
Speaker 0: are you working overtime again ? Over the last two weeks , you have worked overtime every day without a break ! Your company is draining the life out of you ! Speaker 1:
I know , but I don't have a choice , my boss has complete control over our work schedules . I haven't made it out of the office before 9 PM a single day this week .
Speaker 0: are you working overtime again ? Over the last two weeks , you have worked overtime every day without a break ! Your company is draining the life out of you ! Speaker 1: I know , but I don't have a choice , my boss has complete control over our work schedules . I haven't made it out of the office before 9 PM a single day this week . Speaker 0:
Well , I hope they're paying you the big bucks for all this work ...
Speaker 0: are you working overtime again ? Over the last two weeks , you have worked overtime every day without a break ! Your company is draining the life out of you ! Speaker 1: I know , but I don't have a choice , my boss has complete control over our work schedules . I haven't made it out of the office before 9 PM a single day this week . Speaker 0: Well , I hope they're paying you the big bucks for all this work ... Speaker 1:
No , not exactly , I'm working for minimum wage.And they don't give extra pay for overtime . Overtime is our own time .
Speaker 0: are you working overtime again ? Over the last two weeks , you have worked overtime every day without a break ! Your company is draining the life out of you ! Speaker 1: I know , but I don't have a choice , my boss has complete control over our work schedules . I haven't made it out of the office before 9 PM a single day this week . Speaker 0: Well , I hope they're paying you the big bucks for all this work ... Speaker 1: No , not exactly , I'm working for minimum wage.And they don't give extra pay for overtime . Overtime is our own time . Speaker 0:
What ? ! Isn't there a law against that , I think there is some legislation that requires employers to give their employees a fair rate of wages . You should know your rights ! If you are putting in so many hours , they should give you some kind of compensation .
Speaker 0: are you working overtime again ? Over the last two weeks , you have worked overtime every day without a break ! Your company is draining the life out of you ! Speaker 1: I know , but I don't have a choice , my boss has complete control over our work schedules . I haven't made it out of the office before 9 PM a single day this week . Speaker 0: Well , I hope they're paying you the big bucks for all this work ... Speaker 1: No , not exactly , I'm working for minimum wage.And they don't give extra pay for overtime . Overtime is our own time . Speaker 0: What ? ! Isn't there a law against that , I think there is some legislation that requires employers to give their employees a fair rate of wages . You should know your rights ! If you are putting in so many hours , they should give you some kind of compensation . Speaker 1:
They do give bonuses at the end of the year for the employees with highest productivity numbers , but frankly , it's not much of an incentive . They give us a bonus of ten dollars .
Speaker 0: are you working overtime again ? Over the last two weeks , you have worked overtime every day without a break ! Your company is draining the life out of you ! Speaker 1: I know , but I don't have a choice , my boss has complete control over our work schedules . I haven't made it out of the office before 9 PM a single day this week . Speaker 0: Well , I hope they're paying you the big bucks for all this work ... Speaker 1: No , not exactly , I'm working for minimum wage.And they don't give extra pay for overtime . Overtime is our own time . Speaker 0: What ? ! Isn't there a law against that , I think there is some legislation that requires employers to give their employees a fair rate of wages . You should know your rights ! If you are putting in so many hours , they should give you some kind of compensation . Speaker 1: They do give bonuses at the end of the year for the employees with highest productivity numbers , but frankly , it's not much of an incentive . They give us a bonus of ten dollars . Speaker 0:
That's just wrong ! why don't you just quit ?
Speaker 0: are you working overtime again ? Over the last two weeks , you have worked overtime every day without a break ! Your company is draining the life out of you ! Speaker 1: I know , but I don't have a choice , my boss has complete control over our work schedules . I haven't made it out of the office before 9 PM a single day this week . Speaker 0: Well , I hope they're paying you the big bucks for all this work ... Speaker 1: No , not exactly , I'm working for minimum wage.And they don't give extra pay for overtime . Overtime is our own time . Speaker 0: What ? ! Isn't there a law against that , I think there is some legislation that requires employers to give their employees a fair rate of wages . You should know your rights ! If you are putting in so many hours , they should give you some kind of compensation . Speaker 1: They do give bonuses at the end of the year for the employees with highest productivity numbers , but frankly , it's not much of an incentive . They give us a bonus of ten dollars . Speaker 0: That's just wrong ! why don't you just quit ? Speaker 1:
I would , but I'm afraid I would't be able to find another job . I don't have very many job marketable skills , there aren't so many jobs that I'm qualified for .
Speaker 0: are you working overtime again ? Over the last two weeks , you have worked overtime every day without a break ! Your company is draining the life out of you ! Speaker 1: I know , but I don't have a choice , my boss has complete control over our work schedules . I haven't made it out of the office before 9 PM a single day this week . Speaker 0: Well , I hope they're paying you the big bucks for all this work ... Speaker 1: No , not exactly , I'm working for minimum wage.And they don't give extra pay for overtime . Overtime is our own time . Speaker 0: What ? ! Isn't there a law against that , I think there is some legislation that requires employers to give their employees a fair rate of wages . You should know your rights ! If you are putting in so many hours , they should give you some kind of compensation . Speaker 1: They do give bonuses at the end of the year for the employees with highest productivity numbers , but frankly , it's not much of an incentive . They give us a bonus of ten dollars . Speaker 0: That's just wrong ! why don't you just quit ? Speaker 1: I would , but I'm afraid I would't be able to find another job . I don't have very many job marketable skills , there aren't so many jobs that I'm qualified for . Speaker 0:
it sounds like any job will be better than the one you have now !
Speaker 0: The tranquility of the night , the chirping of some insects , everything is so natural ! Speaker 1:
I felt as if I had been in a different world .
Speaker 0: The tranquility of the night , the chirping of some insects , everything is so natural ! Speaker 1: I felt as if I had been in a different world . Speaker 0:
And I was overwhelmed by this scene , too .
Speaker 0: I'd like to reserve a table for three at 6:30 this evening . Speaker 1:
Let me check . Hold on , please ... Yes , that's fine . Smoking or nonsmoking area ?
Speaker 0: I'd like to reserve a table for three at 6:30 this evening . Speaker 1: Let me check . Hold on , please ... Yes , that's fine . Smoking or nonsmoking area ? Speaker 0:
Nonsmoking , please .
Speaker 0: I'd like to reserve a table for three at 6:30 this evening . Speaker 1: Let me check . Hold on , please ... Yes , that's fine . Smoking or nonsmoking area ? Speaker 0: Nonsmoking , please . Speaker 1:
All right . May I have your name ?
Speaker 0: I'd like to reserve a table for three at 6:30 this evening . Speaker 1: Let me check . Hold on , please ... Yes , that's fine . Smoking or nonsmoking area ? Speaker 0: Nonsmoking , please . Speaker 1: All right . May I have your name ? Speaker 0:
My surname is Gao .
Speaker 0: I'd like to reserve a table for three at 6:30 this evening . Speaker 1: Let me check . Hold on , please ... Yes , that's fine . Smoking or nonsmoking area ? Speaker 0: Nonsmoking , please . Speaker 1: All right . May I have your name ? Speaker 0: My surname is Gao . Speaker 1:
How do you spell it , sir ?
Speaker 0: OK . Come back into the classroom , class . Speaker 1:
Does the class start again , Mam ?
Speaker 0: OK . Come back into the classroom , class . Speaker 1: Does the class start again , Mam ? Speaker 0:
Yes , but to the health , this break has long enough .
Speaker 0: OK . Come back into the classroom , class . Speaker 1: Does the class start again , Mam ? Speaker 0: Yes , but to the health , this break has long enough . Speaker 1:
Oh , breaktime flies .
Speaker 0: OK . Come back into the classroom , class . Speaker 1: Does the class start again , Mam ? Speaker 0: Yes , but to the health , this break has long enough . Speaker 1: Oh , breaktime flies . Speaker 0:
come on , baby . It ’ s time now .
Speaker 0: OK . Come back into the classroom , class . Speaker 1: Does the class start again , Mam ? Speaker 0: Yes , but to the health , this break has long enough . Speaker 1: Oh , breaktime flies . Speaker 0: come on , baby . It ’ s time now . Speaker 1:
Mam , another minute , could I ?
Speaker 0: OK . Come back into the classroom , class . Speaker 1: Does the class start again , Mam ? Speaker 0: Yes , but to the health , this break has long enough . Speaker 1: Oh , breaktime flies . Speaker 0: come on , baby . It ’ s time now . Speaker 1: Mam , another minute , could I ? Speaker 0:
Hurry up , little boy .
Speaker 0: why are you so upset today , Maria ? Cheer up ! Speaker 1:
oh , Iris , it ’ s about the job with the PR company .
Speaker 0: why are you so upset today , Maria ? Cheer up ! Speaker 1: oh , Iris , it ’ s about the job with the PR company . Speaker 0:
it ’ s a great opportunity . You should be happy with the offer .
Speaker 0: why are you so upset today , Maria ? Cheer up ! Speaker 1: oh , Iris , it ’ s about the job with the PR company . Speaker 0: it ’ s a great opportunity . You should be happy with the offer . Speaker 1:
but my mother won ’ t allow me to accept any part-time job . I ’ m afraid she will say no again .
Speaker 0: why are you so upset today , Maria ? Cheer up ! Speaker 1: oh , Iris , it ’ s about the job with the PR company . Speaker 0: it ’ s a great opportunity . You should be happy with the offer . Speaker 1: but my mother won ’ t allow me to accept any part-time job . I ’ m afraid she will say no again . Speaker 0:
why ? It ’ s unfair . You can learn a lot from it .
Speaker 0: why are you so upset today , Maria ? Cheer up ! Speaker 1: oh , Iris , it ’ s about the job with the PR company . Speaker 0: it ’ s a great opportunity . You should be happy with the offer . Speaker 1: but my mother won ’ t allow me to accept any part-time job . I ’ m afraid she will say no again . Speaker 0: why ? It ’ s unfair . You can learn a lot from it . Speaker 1:
she says a part-time job is cursed blessing . It takes so much time and energy that I won ’ t be able to focus on my studys .
Speaker 0: why are you so upset today , Maria ? Cheer up ! Speaker 1: oh , Iris , it ’ s about the job with the PR company . Speaker 0: it ’ s a great opportunity . You should be happy with the offer . Speaker 1: but my mother won ’ t allow me to accept any part-time job . I ’ m afraid she will say no again . Speaker 0: why ? It ’ s unfair . You can learn a lot from it . Speaker 1: she says a part-time job is cursed blessing . It takes so much time and energy that I won ’ t be able to focus on my studys . Speaker 0:
that may be true . But I ’ m sure you ’ re able to find a balance between them . Why not try it ?
Speaker 0: why are you so upset today , Maria ? Cheer up ! Speaker 1: oh , Iris , it ’ s about the job with the PR company . Speaker 0: it ’ s a great opportunity . You should be happy with the offer . Speaker 1: but my mother won ’ t allow me to accept any part-time job . I ’ m afraid she will say no again . Speaker 0: why ? It ’ s unfair . You can learn a lot from it . Speaker 1: she says a part-time job is cursed blessing . It takes so much time and energy that I won ’ t be able to focus on my studys . Speaker 0: that may be true . But I ’ m sure you ’ re able to find a balance between them . Why not try it ? Speaker 1:
I turned down quite a few offers before for her sake . But I ’ m a senior now , I don ’ t want to miss the chance this time .
Speaker 0: why are you so upset today , Maria ? Cheer up ! Speaker 1: oh , Iris , it ’ s about the job with the PR company . Speaker 0: it ’ s a great opportunity . You should be happy with the offer . Speaker 1: but my mother won ’ t allow me to accept any part-time job . I ’ m afraid she will say no again . Speaker 0: why ? It ’ s unfair . You can learn a lot from it . Speaker 1: she says a part-time job is cursed blessing . It takes so much time and energy that I won ’ t be able to focus on my studys . Speaker 0: that may be true . But I ’ m sure you ’ re able to find a balance between them . Why not try it ? Speaker 1: I turned down quite a few offers before for her sake . But I ’ m a senior now , I don ’ t want to miss the chance this time . Speaker 0:
I agree with you but I think you really need to talk to your mother and tell her what's on your mind .
Speaker 0: why are you so upset today , Maria ? Cheer up ! Speaker 1: oh , Iris , it ’ s about the job with the PR company . Speaker 0: it ’ s a great opportunity . You should be happy with the offer . Speaker 1: but my mother won ’ t allow me to accept any part-time job . I ’ m afraid she will say no again . Speaker 0: why ? It ’ s unfair . You can learn a lot from it . Speaker 1: she says a part-time job is cursed blessing . It takes so much time and energy that I won ’ t be able to focus on my studys . Speaker 0: that may be true . But I ’ m sure you ’ re able to find a balance between them . Why not try it ? Speaker 1: I turned down quite a few offers before for her sake . But I ’ m a senior now , I don ’ t want to miss the chance this time . Speaker 0: I agree with you but I think you really need to talk to your mother and tell her what's on your mind . Speaker 1:
I ’ ll try , but what if she insists ?
Speaker 0: why are you so upset today , Maria ? Cheer up ! Speaker 1: oh , Iris , it ’ s about the job with the PR company . Speaker 0: it ’ s a great opportunity . You should be happy with the offer . Speaker 1: but my mother won ’ t allow me to accept any part-time job . I ’ m afraid she will say no again . Speaker 0: why ? It ’ s unfair . You can learn a lot from it . Speaker 1: she says a part-time job is cursed blessing . It takes so much time and energy that I won ’ t be able to focus on my studys . Speaker 0: that may be true . But I ’ m sure you ’ re able to find a balance between them . Why not try it ? Speaker 1: I turned down quite a few offers before for her sake . But I ’ m a senior now , I don ’ t want to miss the chance this time . Speaker 0: I agree with you but I think you really need to talk to your mother and tell her what's on your mind . Speaker 1: I ’ ll try , but what if she insists ? Speaker 0:
just let her know that the experience will be both amazing and rewarding . And more importantly , you can manage both your study and the job .
Speaker 0: why are you so upset today , Maria ? Cheer up ! Speaker 1: oh , Iris , it ’ s about the job with the PR company . Speaker 0: it ’ s a great opportunity . You should be happy with the offer . Speaker 1: but my mother won ’ t allow me to accept any part-time job . I ’ m afraid she will say no again . Speaker 0: why ? It ’ s unfair . You can learn a lot from it . Speaker 1: she says a part-time job is cursed blessing . It takes so much time and energy that I won ’ t be able to focus on my studys . Speaker 0: that may be true . But I ’ m sure you ’ re able to find a balance between them . Why not try it ? Speaker 1: I turned down quite a few offers before for her sake . But I ’ m a senior now , I don ’ t want to miss the chance this time . Speaker 0: I agree with you but I think you really need to talk to your mother and tell her what's on your mind . Speaker 1: I ’ ll try , but what if she insists ? Speaker 0: just let her know that the experience will be both amazing and rewarding . And more importantly , you can manage both your study and the job . Speaker 1:
do you think it will work ?
Speaker 0: why are you so upset today , Maria ? Cheer up ! Speaker 1: oh , Iris , it ’ s about the job with the PR company . Speaker 0: it ’ s a great opportunity . You should be happy with the offer . Speaker 1: but my mother won ’ t allow me to accept any part-time job . I ’ m afraid she will say no again . Speaker 0: why ? It ’ s unfair . You can learn a lot from it . Speaker 1: she says a part-time job is cursed blessing . It takes so much time and energy that I won ’ t be able to focus on my studys . Speaker 0: that may be true . But I ’ m sure you ’ re able to find a balance between them . Why not try it ? Speaker 1: I turned down quite a few offers before for her sake . But I ’ m a senior now , I don ’ t want to miss the chance this time . Speaker 0: I agree with you but I think you really need to talk to your mother and tell her what's on your mind . Speaker 1: I ’ ll try , but what if she insists ? Speaker 0: just let her know that the experience will be both amazing and rewarding . And more importantly , you can manage both your study and the job . Speaker 1: do you think it will work ? Speaker 0:
sure . Every cloud has its silver lining . Just try .
Speaker 0: why are you so upset today , Maria ? Cheer up ! Speaker 1: oh , Iris , it ’ s about the job with the PR company . Speaker 0: it ’ s a great opportunity . You should be happy with the offer . Speaker 1: but my mother won ’ t allow me to accept any part-time job . I ’ m afraid she will say no again . Speaker 0: why ? It ’ s unfair . You can learn a lot from it . Speaker 1: she says a part-time job is cursed blessing . It takes so much time and energy that I won ’ t be able to focus on my studys . Speaker 0: that may be true . But I ’ m sure you ’ re able to find a balance between them . Why not try it ? Speaker 1: I turned down quite a few offers before for her sake . But I ’ m a senior now , I don ’ t want to miss the chance this time . Speaker 0: I agree with you but I think you really need to talk to your mother and tell her what's on your mind . Speaker 1: I ’ ll try , but what if she insists ? Speaker 0: just let her know that the experience will be both amazing and rewarding . And more importantly , you can manage both your study and the job . Speaker 1: do you think it will work ? Speaker 0: sure . Every cloud has its silver lining . Just try . Speaker 1:
ok , I ’ ll do that . Thank you , Iris .
Speaker 0: why are you so upset today , Maria ? Cheer up ! Speaker 1: oh , Iris , it ’ s about the job with the PR company . Speaker 0: it ’ s a great opportunity . You should be happy with the offer . Speaker 1: but my mother won ’ t allow me to accept any part-time job . I ’ m afraid she will say no again . Speaker 0: why ? It ’ s unfair . You can learn a lot from it . Speaker 1: she says a part-time job is cursed blessing . It takes so much time and energy that I won ’ t be able to focus on my studys . Speaker 0: that may be true . But I ’ m sure you ’ re able to find a balance between them . Why not try it ? Speaker 1: I turned down quite a few offers before for her sake . But I ’ m a senior now , I don ’ t want to miss the chance this time . Speaker 0: I agree with you but I think you really need to talk to your mother and tell her what's on your mind . Speaker 1: I ’ ll try , but what if she insists ? Speaker 0: just let her know that the experience will be both amazing and rewarding . And more importantly , you can manage both your study and the job . Speaker 1: do you think it will work ? Speaker 0: sure . Every cloud has its silver lining . Just try . Speaker 1: ok , I ’ ll do that . Thank you , Iris . Speaker 0:
sure . Good luck , Maria !
Speaker 0: Where did you go yesterday ? Speaker 1:
I went to play tennis in the public park .
Speaker 0: Where did you go yesterday ? Speaker 1: I went to play tennis in the public park . Speaker 0:
How often do you play tennis ?
Speaker 0: Where did you go yesterday ? Speaker 1: I went to play tennis in the public park . Speaker 0: How often do you play tennis ? Speaker 1:
Twice a week . How about you ?
Speaker 0: Where did you go yesterday ? Speaker 1: I went to play tennis in the public park . Speaker 0: How often do you play tennis ? Speaker 1: Twice a week . How about you ? Speaker 0:
I seldom play tennis . I prefer football and basketball .
Speaker 0: Where did you go yesterday ? Speaker 1: I went to play tennis in the public park . Speaker 0: How often do you play tennis ? Speaker 1: Twice a week . How about you ? Speaker 0: I seldom play tennis . I prefer football and basketball . Speaker 1:
What is very difficult to gather team player together .
Speaker 0: Where did you go yesterday ? Speaker 1: I went to play tennis in the public park . Speaker 0: How often do you play tennis ? Speaker 1: Twice a week . How about you ? Speaker 0: I seldom play tennis . I prefer football and basketball . Speaker 1: What is very difficult to gather team player together . Speaker 0:
I usually play with my school-mates .
Speaker 0: Where did you go yesterday ? Speaker 1: I went to play tennis in the public park . Speaker 0: How often do you play tennis ? Speaker 1: Twice a week . How about you ? Speaker 0: I seldom play tennis . I prefer football and basketball . Speaker 1: What is very difficult to gather team player together . Speaker 0: I usually play with my school-mates . Speaker 1:
Do you like watching football matches ?
Speaker 0: Where did you go yesterday ? Speaker 1: I went to play tennis in the public park . Speaker 0: How often do you play tennis ? Speaker 1: Twice a week . How about you ? Speaker 0: I seldom play tennis . I prefer football and basketball . Speaker 1: What is very difficult to gather team player together . Speaker 0: I usually play with my school-mates . Speaker 1: Do you like watching football matches ? Speaker 0:
Yes . I went to Tinge Sport Centre for football match last Sunday .
Speaker 0: Why are you all dressed up ? Speaker 1:
I've got a date .
Speaker 0: I ’ m sick of my job , I always have to work late at night , and the company keeps me working in the office . Speaker 1:
Why don ’ t you find a new career where you can do what you enjoy , being outside working during the day ?
Speaker 0: I ’ m sick of my job , I always have to work late at night , and the company keeps me working in the office . Speaker 1: Why don ’ t you find a new career where you can do what you enjoy , being outside working during the day ? Speaker 0:
What do you suggest ? I can ’ t afford to quit my job until I get a new one .
Speaker 0: I ’ m sick of my job , I always have to work late at night , and the company keeps me working in the office . Speaker 1: Why don ’ t you find a new career where you can do what you enjoy , being outside working during the day ? Speaker 0: What do you suggest ? I can ’ t afford to quit my job until I get a new one . Speaker 1:
Maybe you have two choices . You could attend school during the day , or you could get a position that provides training .
Speaker 0: I saw an interesting program on TV last night . It was about elderly people . Speaker 1:
And what did the program say ?
Speaker 0: I saw an interesting program on TV last night . It was about elderly people . Speaker 1: And what did the program say ? Speaker 0:
It said that people with a positive attitude tend to live longer and happier .
Speaker 0: I saw an interesting program on TV last night . It was about elderly people . Speaker 1: And what did the program say ? Speaker 0: It said that people with a positive attitude tend to live longer and happier . Speaker 1:
I think that many physicians now agree with that idea .
Speaker 0: I saw an interesting program on TV last night . It was about elderly people . Speaker 1: And what did the program say ? Speaker 0: It said that people with a positive attitude tend to live longer and happier . Speaker 1: I think that many physicians now agree with that idea . Speaker 0:
And the TV program also said that physical exercise helps people deal with stress .
Speaker 0: I saw an interesting program on TV last night . It was about elderly people . Speaker 1: And what did the program say ? Speaker 0: It said that people with a positive attitude tend to live longer and happier . Speaker 1: I think that many physicians now agree with that idea . Speaker 0: And the TV program also said that physical exercise helps people deal with stress . Speaker 1:
And the most active older people seem to enjoy some kind of physical exercise . My father is over 60 years old , and he lifts weights every day .
Speaker 0: Saying you want to kill yourself , you terrified me out of my wits . Speaker 1:
I was playing a joke on you .
Speaker 0: Saying you want to kill yourself , you terrified me out of my wits . Speaker 1: I was playing a joke on you . Speaker 0:
That ’ s too much .
Speaker 0: Saying you want to kill yourself , you terrified me out of my wits . Speaker 1: I was playing a joke on you . Speaker 0: That ’ s too much . Speaker 1:
Dear , forgive me . I won ’ t do that again .
Speaker 0: Where are you going this weekend ? Speaker 1:
I ’ m going to Hainan .
Speaker 0: Where are you going this weekend ? Speaker 1: I ’ m going to Hainan . Speaker 0:
Oh really ? It ’ ll be nice and warm there . Have you been there before ?
Speaker 0: Where are you going this weekend ? Speaker 1: I ’ m going to Hainan . Speaker 0: Oh really ? It ’ ll be nice and warm there . Have you been there before ? Speaker 1:
Yes , actually it ’ s my second visit . I was there last October .
Speaker 0: Where are you going this weekend ? Speaker 1: I ’ m going to Hainan . Speaker 0: Oh really ? It ’ ll be nice and warm there . Have you been there before ? Speaker 1: Yes , actually it ’ s my second visit . I was there last October . Speaker 0:
I see . What ’ s it like there ?
Speaker 0: Where are you going this weekend ? Speaker 1: I ’ m going to Hainan . Speaker 0: Oh really ? It ’ ll be nice and warm there . Have you been there before ? Speaker 1: Yes , actually it ’ s my second visit . I was there last October . Speaker 0: I see . What ’ s it like there ? Speaker 1:
Well , the life style is much more relaxed than here in the city . And the seafood is tastier !
Speaker 0: Where are you going this weekend ? Speaker 1: I ’ m going to Hainan . Speaker 0: Oh really ? It ’ ll be nice and warm there . Have you been there before ? Speaker 1: Yes , actually it ’ s my second visit . I was there last October . Speaker 0: I see . What ’ s it like there ? Speaker 1: Well , the life style is much more relaxed than here in the city . And the seafood is tastier ! Speaker 0:
Well , have a great time !
Speaker 0: Hurry up , Daniel , it's Barbie time . Speaker 1:
All right , Sis !
Speaker 0: Hurry up , Daniel , it's Barbie time . Speaker 1: All right , Sis ! Speaker 0:
Come on , it's cool outside .
Speaker 0: Hurry up , Daniel , it's Barbie time . Speaker 1: All right , Sis ! Speaker 0: Come on , it's cool outside . Speaker 1:
I really wish Mom and Dad were here with us .
Speaker 0: Hurry up , Daniel , it's Barbie time . Speaker 1: All right , Sis ! Speaker 0: Come on , it's cool outside . Speaker 1: I really wish Mom and Dad were here with us . Speaker 0:
Hey , Daniel , what's your favorite weather ? Snowy or sunny ?
Speaker 0: Hurry up , Daniel , it's Barbie time . Speaker 1: All right , Sis ! Speaker 0: Come on , it's cool outside . Speaker 1: I really wish Mom and Dad were here with us . Speaker 0: Hey , Daniel , what's your favorite weather ? Snowy or sunny ? Speaker 1:
Me ? Er , I like hot weather , just like today .
Speaker 0: Hurry up , Daniel , it's Barbie time . Speaker 1: All right , Sis ! Speaker 0: Come on , it's cool outside . Speaker 1: I really wish Mom and Dad were here with us . Speaker 0: Hey , Daniel , what's your favorite weather ? Snowy or sunny ? Speaker 1: Me ? Er , I like hot weather , just like today . Speaker 0:
What ? Are you crazy ?
Speaker 0: Hurry up , Daniel , it's Barbie time . Speaker 1: All right , Sis ! Speaker 0: Come on , it's cool outside . Speaker 1: I really wish Mom and Dad were here with us . Speaker 0: Hey , Daniel , what's your favorite weather ? Snowy or sunny ? Speaker 1: Me ? Er , I like hot weather , just like today . Speaker 0: What ? Are you crazy ? Speaker 1:
I like to watch Barbie sticking her tongue out .
Speaker 0: Hurry up , Daniel , it's Barbie time . Speaker 1: All right , Sis ! Speaker 0: Come on , it's cool outside . Speaker 1: I really wish Mom and Dad were here with us . Speaker 0: Hey , Daniel , what's your favorite weather ? Snowy or sunny ? Speaker 1: Me ? Er , I like hot weather , just like today . Speaker 0: What ? Are you crazy ? Speaker 1: I like to watch Barbie sticking her tongue out . Speaker 0:
Ew , Danny , gross !
Speaker 0: Hurry up , Daniel , it's Barbie time . Speaker 1: All right , Sis ! Speaker 0: Come on , it's cool outside . Speaker 1: I really wish Mom and Dad were here with us . Speaker 0: Hey , Daniel , what's your favorite weather ? Snowy or sunny ? Speaker 1: Me ? Er , I like hot weather , just like today . Speaker 0: What ? Are you crazy ? Speaker 1: I like to watch Barbie sticking her tongue out . Speaker 0: Ew , Danny , gross ! Speaker 1:
By the way , what's your favorite weather ?
Speaker 0: Hurry up , Daniel , it's Barbie time . Speaker 1: All right , Sis ! Speaker 0: Come on , it's cool outside . Speaker 1: I really wish Mom and Dad were here with us . Speaker 0: Hey , Daniel , what's your favorite weather ? Snowy or sunny ? Speaker 1: Me ? Er , I like hot weather , just like today . Speaker 0: What ? Are you crazy ? Speaker 1: I like to watch Barbie sticking her tongue out . Speaker 0: Ew , Danny , gross ! Speaker 1: By the way , what's your favorite weather ? Speaker 0:
I love snowy , because it is very very romantic .
Speaker 0: Hurry up , Daniel , it's Barbie time . Speaker 1: All right , Sis ! Speaker 0: Come on , it's cool outside . Speaker 1: I really wish Mom and Dad were here with us . Speaker 0: Hey , Daniel , what's your favorite weather ? Snowy or sunny ? Speaker 1: Me ? Er , I like hot weather , just like today . Speaker 0: What ? Are you crazy ? Speaker 1: I like to watch Barbie sticking her tongue out . Speaker 0: Ew , Danny , gross ! Speaker 1: By the way , what's your favorite weather ? Speaker 0: I love snowy , because it is very very romantic . Speaker 1:
Look , is that Tom ?
Speaker 0: My girlfriend dumped me . Speaker 1:
Well , that's life .
Speaker 0: Did Roll win the race ? Speaker 1:
Yeah , he did . But he only won it by a hair's breadth .
Speaker 0: Did Roll win the race ? Speaker 1: Yeah , he did . But he only won it by a hair's breadth . Speaker 0:
But anyway , he won at last .