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Speaker 0: Why don ’ t you sit down and relax , darling ? Speaker 1: I don ’ t want to . Speaker 0: Well , come and talk to me then . Speaker 1: Certainly not . Speaker 0: May I turn on the radio then ? Speaker 1: Turn on the radio ? What for ? Speaker 0: So that we can sit down together and listen to some music . Speaker 1: Listen to some music ? And who ’ ll cook dinner ? Will you ? Speaker 0: Ok , I will . But let ’ s go to a disco after dinner . Speaker 1:
To a disco ? Oh , no . You know I hate pop .
Speaker 0: David , why don't you clean your room ? Speaker 1:
I am not in the mood .
Speaker 0: David , why don't you clean your room ? Speaker 1: I am not in the mood . Speaker 0:
Why are you feeling depress ?
Speaker 0: David , why don't you clean your room ? Speaker 1: I am not in the mood . Speaker 0: Why are you feeling depress ? Speaker 1:
I was told my girlfriend was speaking ill of me . It's a real letdown .
Speaker 0: David , why don't you clean your room ? Speaker 1: I am not in the mood . Speaker 0: Why are you feeling depress ? Speaker 1: I was told my girlfriend was speaking ill of me . It's a real letdown . Speaker 0:
I don't think she would do such a thing .
Speaker 0: David , why don't you clean your room ? Speaker 1: I am not in the mood . Speaker 0: Why are you feeling depress ? Speaker 1: I was told my girlfriend was speaking ill of me . It's a real letdown . Speaker 0: I don't think she would do such a thing . Speaker 1:
But she did and it made me disappointed .
Speaker 0: David , why don't you clean your room ? Speaker 1: I am not in the mood . Speaker 0: Why are you feeling depress ? Speaker 1: I was told my girlfriend was speaking ill of me . It's a real letdown . Speaker 0: I don't think she would do such a thing . Speaker 1: But she did and it made me disappointed . Speaker 0:
Oh , cheer up ! A girlfriend is not everything .
Speaker 0: David , why don't you clean your room ? Speaker 1: I am not in the mood . Speaker 0: Why are you feeling depress ? Speaker 1: I was told my girlfriend was speaking ill of me . It's a real letdown . Speaker 0: I don't think she would do such a thing . Speaker 1: But she did and it made me disappointed . Speaker 0: Oh , cheer up ! A girlfriend is not everything . Speaker 1:
But she means a lot to me .
Speaker 0: David , why don't you clean your room ? Speaker 1: I am not in the mood . Speaker 0: Why are you feeling depress ? Speaker 1: I was told my girlfriend was speaking ill of me . It's a real letdown . Speaker 0: I don't think she would do such a thing . Speaker 1: But she did and it made me disappointed . Speaker 0: Oh , cheer up ! A girlfriend is not everything . Speaker 1: But she means a lot to me . Speaker 0:
Then forgive her mistake .
Speaker 0: David , why don't you clean your room ? Speaker 1: I am not in the mood . Speaker 0: Why are you feeling depress ? Speaker 1: I was told my girlfriend was speaking ill of me . It's a real letdown . Speaker 0: I don't think she would do such a thing . Speaker 1: But she did and it made me disappointed . Speaker 0: Oh , cheer up ! A girlfriend is not everything . Speaker 1: But she means a lot to me . Speaker 0: Then forgive her mistake . Speaker 1:
Oh , I just can't forget it .
Speaker 0: My sister was taken to the hospital yesterday Speaker 1:
What happened ?
Speaker 0: My sister was taken to the hospital yesterday Speaker 1: What happened ? Speaker 0:
She was hit by a car . Luckily , she wasn't seriously hurt .
Speaker 0: My sister was taken to the hospital yesterday Speaker 1: What happened ? Speaker 0: She was hit by a car . Luckily , she wasn't seriously hurt . Speaker 1:
Let's buy some flowers , and pay her a visit
Speaker 0: My sister was taken to the hospital yesterday Speaker 1: What happened ? Speaker 0: She was hit by a car . Luckily , she wasn't seriously hurt . Speaker 1: Let's buy some flowers , and pay her a visit Speaker 0:
We'll have to hurry ; visiting hours will be over soon
Speaker 0: My sister was taken to the hospital yesterday Speaker 1: What happened ? Speaker 0: She was hit by a car . Luckily , she wasn't seriously hurt . Speaker 1: Let's buy some flowers , and pay her a visit Speaker 0: We'll have to hurry ; visiting hours will be over soon Speaker 1:
OK . Let's go
Speaker 0: What are the good sights to see in Beijing ? Speaker 1:
Well , I know you are interested in architecture , so you should't miss the Temple of Heaven , and the Great wall is a must too .
Speaker 0: Hello , let me introduce myself . I'm your new neighbor . My name is Andy . Speaker 1:
Hi , Andy . I'm Judy . It's nice meeting you .
Speaker 0: Hello , let me introduce myself . I'm your new neighbor . My name is Andy . Speaker 1: Hi , Andy . I'm Judy . It's nice meeting you . Speaker 0:
Nice meeting you , too .
Speaker 0: Hello , let me introduce myself . I'm your new neighbor . My name is Andy . Speaker 1: Hi , Andy . I'm Judy . It's nice meeting you . Speaker 0: Nice meeting you , too . Speaker 1:
Come over and visit when you have time .
Speaker 0: Hello , let me introduce myself . I'm your new neighbor . My name is Andy . Speaker 1: Hi , Andy . I'm Judy . It's nice meeting you . Speaker 0: Nice meeting you , too . Speaker 1: Come over and visit when you have time . Speaker 0:
Thanks for the invitation . I will !
Speaker 0: What do you do when you are angry ? Speaker 1:
I usually calm down first and think about the reason that caused my anger .
Speaker 0: What do you do when you are angry ? Speaker 1: I usually calm down first and think about the reason that caused my anger . Speaker 0:
That ’ s smart . What do you usually do to relieve your anger ?
Speaker 0: What do you do when you are angry ? Speaker 1: I usually calm down first and think about the reason that caused my anger . Speaker 0: That ’ s smart . What do you usually do to relieve your anger ? Speaker 1:
Something like listening to music is a good idea .
Speaker 0: What do you do when you are angry ? Speaker 1: I usually calm down first and think about the reason that caused my anger . Speaker 0: That ’ s smart . What do you usually do to relieve your anger ? Speaker 1: Something like listening to music is a good idea . Speaker 0:
Oh , what kind of music do you listen to ?
Speaker 0: What do you do when you are angry ? Speaker 1: I usually calm down first and think about the reason that caused my anger . Speaker 0: That ’ s smart . What do you usually do to relieve your anger ? Speaker 1: Something like listening to music is a good idea . Speaker 0: Oh , what kind of music do you listen to ? Speaker 1:
Classic . Something that could calm your mind .
Speaker 0: What do you do when you are angry ? Speaker 1: I usually calm down first and think about the reason that caused my anger . Speaker 0: That ’ s smart . What do you usually do to relieve your anger ? Speaker 1: Something like listening to music is a good idea . Speaker 0: Oh , what kind of music do you listen to ? Speaker 1: Classic . Something that could calm your mind . Speaker 0:
I think that might work for me as well .
Speaker 0: What do you do when you are angry ? Speaker 1: I usually calm down first and think about the reason that caused my anger . Speaker 0: That ’ s smart . What do you usually do to relieve your anger ? Speaker 1: Something like listening to music is a good idea . Speaker 0: Oh , what kind of music do you listen to ? Speaker 1: Classic . Something that could calm your mind . Speaker 0: I think that might work for me as well . Speaker 1:
Working out is another good way to relieve anger .
Speaker 0: What do you do when you are angry ? Speaker 1: I usually calm down first and think about the reason that caused my anger . Speaker 0: That ’ s smart . What do you usually do to relieve your anger ? Speaker 1: Something like listening to music is a good idea . Speaker 0: Oh , what kind of music do you listen to ? Speaker 1: Classic . Something that could calm your mind . Speaker 0: I think that might work for me as well . Speaker 1: Working out is another good way to relieve anger . Speaker 0:
Like what ?
Speaker 0: What do you do when you are angry ? Speaker 1: I usually calm down first and think about the reason that caused my anger . Speaker 0: That ’ s smart . What do you usually do to relieve your anger ? Speaker 1: Something like listening to music is a good idea . Speaker 0: Oh , what kind of music do you listen to ? Speaker 1: Classic . Something that could calm your mind . Speaker 0: I think that might work for me as well . Speaker 1: Working out is another good way to relieve anger . Speaker 0: Like what ? Speaker 1:
Jogging , yoga , or even just taking a walk .
Speaker 0: I'm sorry , but I can't come to your party . Speaker 1:
What a shame !
Speaker 0: Taylor , you're sweating up a storm ! Speaker 1:
Your boyfriend , Bryan , wanted to toss the football . I think he wore me out .
Speaker 0: Taylor , you're sweating up a storm ! Speaker 1: Your boyfriend , Bryan , wanted to toss the football . I think he wore me out . Speaker 0:
Yeah , you look a little shaky . And pale . You seriously need some time in the sun .
Speaker 0: Taylor , you're sweating up a storm ! Speaker 1: Your boyfriend , Bryan , wanted to toss the football . I think he wore me out . Speaker 0: Yeah , you look a little shaky . And pale . You seriously need some time in the sun . Speaker 1:
You're like the tenth person to say that .
Speaker 0: Taylor , you're sweating up a storm ! Speaker 1: Your boyfriend , Bryan , wanted to toss the football . I think he wore me out . Speaker 0: Yeah , you look a little shaky . And pale . You seriously need some time in the sun . Speaker 1: You're like the tenth person to say that . Speaker 0:
We're just worried about you , Taylor .
Speaker 0: Taylor , you're sweating up a storm ! Speaker 1: Your boyfriend , Bryan , wanted to toss the football . I think he wore me out . Speaker 0: Yeah , you look a little shaky . And pale . You seriously need some time in the sun . Speaker 1: You're like the tenth person to say that . Speaker 0: We're just worried about you , Taylor . Speaker 1:
Whatever . I wish people would just leave me alone !
Speaker 0: She is so stupid . Speaker 1:
Who cares ? She is pretty .
Speaker 0: She is so stupid . Speaker 1: Who cares ? She is pretty . Speaker 0:
So what ?
Speaker 0: She is so stupid . Speaker 1: Who cares ? She is pretty . Speaker 0: So what ? Speaker 1:
You're just jealous .
Speaker 0: Mrs.Smith , time has stood still with you ! Speaker 1:
Thank you.You ' re partial .
Speaker 0: Mrs.Smith , time has stood still with you ! Speaker 1: Thank you.You ' re partial . Speaker 0:
I'm not flattering you.You ' re full of energy every day .
Speaker 0: Mrs.Smith , time has stood still with you ! Speaker 1: Thank you.You ' re partial . Speaker 0: I'm not flattering you.You ' re full of energy every day . Speaker 1:
It's nice to hear that anyway .
Speaker 0: What a police officer ! Speaker 1:
I ’ Ve never seem such a scene either except in films .
Speaker 0: What a police officer ! Speaker 1: I ’ Ve never seem such a scene either except in films . Speaker 0:
It ’ s really unimaginable . The police officer screamed at the driver and used bad language , but the driver took it on the chin .
Speaker 0: In my wedding ceremony , where do my parents sit in the church ? Speaker 1:
The bride's parents ' seating arrangement is on the left side of the aisle and the groom's parents is on the right side .
Speaker 0: In my wedding ceremony , where do my parents sit in the church ? Speaker 1: The bride's parents ' seating arrangement is on the left side of the aisle and the groom's parents is on the right side . Speaker 0:
Do friends of the bride always sit on one side of the church and friends of the groom on the other ?
Speaker 0: In my wedding ceremony , where do my parents sit in the church ? Speaker 1: The bride's parents ' seating arrangement is on the left side of the aisle and the groom's parents is on the right side . Speaker 0: Do friends of the bride always sit on one side of the church and friends of the groom on the other ? Speaker 1:
They usually do .
Speaker 0: Hi , Mary ! You're here already . Where's Harry ? Speaker 1:
He isn't a punctual person . We may have to wait for a little while .
Speaker 0: Hi , Mary ! You're here already . Where's Harry ? Speaker 1: He isn't a punctual person . We may have to wait for a little while . Speaker 0:
That should give us time for a cup of coffee . I'll go and get some .
Speaker 0: Hi , Mary ! You're here already . Where's Harry ? Speaker 1: He isn't a punctual person . We may have to wait for a little while . Speaker 0: That should give us time for a cup of coffee . I'll go and get some . Speaker 1:
Make it three cups . Here comes Harry .
Speaker 0: Why did the teacher criticise Myra in front of the whole class ? Speaker 1:
Because Myra was cheating on exams.and she spoke back rudely .
Speaker 0: Why did the teacher criticise Myra in front of the whole class ? Speaker 1: Because Myra was cheating on exams.and she spoke back rudely . Speaker 0:
I don't think that Myra should have spoken so rudely to the teacher . I know she was angry , but that's still no excuse for rudeness .
Speaker 0: Is your city a historical place ? Speaker 1:
Not rally . 200 years ago , it was just a small insignificant village .
Speaker 0: Is your city a historical place ? Speaker 1: Not rally . 200 years ago , it was just a small insignificant village . Speaker 0:
How did it grow into such a large place ?
Speaker 0: Is your city a historical place ? Speaker 1: Not rally . 200 years ago , it was just a small insignificant village . Speaker 0: How did it grow into such a large place ? Speaker 1:
Large deposits of coal were found nearly and so many industries located themselves here . The village quickly grew into a key industrial centre .
Speaker 0: Is your city a historical place ? Speaker 1: Not rally . 200 years ago , it was just a small insignificant village . Speaker 0: How did it grow into such a large place ? Speaker 1: Large deposits of coal were found nearly and so many industries located themselves here . The village quickly grew into a key industrial centre . Speaker 0:
As the city grew , it must have absorbed many village nearby .
Speaker 0: Is your city a historical place ? Speaker 1: Not rally . 200 years ago , it was just a small insignificant village . Speaker 0: How did it grow into such a large place ? Speaker 1: Large deposits of coal were found nearly and so many industries located themselves here . The village quickly grew into a key industrial centre . Speaker 0: As the city grew , it must have absorbed many village nearby . Speaker 1:
Yes , it did . The names of those village survive as the names of parts of the city .
Speaker 0: Is your city a historical place ? Speaker 1: Not rally . 200 years ago , it was just a small insignificant village . Speaker 0: How did it grow into such a large place ? Speaker 1: Large deposits of coal were found nearly and so many industries located themselves here . The village quickly grew into a key industrial centre . Speaker 0: As the city grew , it must have absorbed many village nearby . Speaker 1: Yes , it did . The names of those village survive as the names of parts of the city . Speaker 0:
I see . Are there any building more than 200 years old in your city ?
Speaker 0: Is your city a historical place ? Speaker 1: Not rally . 200 years ago , it was just a small insignificant village . Speaker 0: How did it grow into such a large place ? Speaker 1: Large deposits of coal were found nearly and so many industries located themselves here . The village quickly grew into a key industrial centre . Speaker 0: As the city grew , it must have absorbed many village nearby . Speaker 1: Yes , it did . The names of those village survive as the names of parts of the city . Speaker 0: I see . Are there any building more than 200 years old in your city ? Speaker 1:
Oh , yes . Several of the buildings from the villages still survive . Many of them were inns for travelers and today survive as pubs . There was a castle near one village , so our city has a castle too .
Speaker 0: Is your city a historical place ? Speaker 1: Not rally . 200 years ago , it was just a small insignificant village . Speaker 0: How did it grow into such a large place ? Speaker 1: Large deposits of coal were found nearly and so many industries located themselves here . The village quickly grew into a key industrial centre . Speaker 0: As the city grew , it must have absorbed many village nearby . Speaker 1: Yes , it did . The names of those village survive as the names of parts of the city . Speaker 0: I see . Are there any building more than 200 years old in your city ? Speaker 1: Oh , yes . Several of the buildings from the villages still survive . Many of them were inns for travelers and today survive as pubs . There was a castle near one village , so our city has a castle too . Speaker 0:
Really ? So your city does have some old history after all .
Speaker 0: What is wrong with your face ? Speaker 1:
My brother did it .
Speaker 0: What is wrong with your face ? Speaker 1: My brother did it . Speaker 0:
Why ?
Speaker 0: What is wrong with your face ? Speaker 1: My brother did it . Speaker 0: Why ? Speaker 1:
I laughed up my sleeves at him . He ’ s seen his girlfriend off at the airport and had lipstick on his face and did not know it .
Speaker 0: How's Jerry's new school ? Speaker 1:
Very nice . He gets along with his classmates very well .
Speaker 0: How's Jerry's new school ? Speaker 1: Very nice . He gets along with his classmates very well . Speaker 0:
He's a team player .
Speaker 0: How's Jerry's new school ? Speaker 1: Very nice . He gets along with his classmates very well . Speaker 0: He's a team player . Speaker 1:
Yes , indeed .
Speaker 0: How many people are there in your family ? Speaker 1:
Five.My father , mother , brother , sister-in-law and me .
Speaker 0: How many people are there in your family ? Speaker 1: Five.My father , mother , brother , sister-in-law and me . Speaker 0:
Is your brother older or younger than you ?
Speaker 0: How many people are there in your family ? Speaker 1: Five.My father , mother , brother , sister-in-law and me . Speaker 0: Is your brother older or younger than you ? Speaker 1:
He is five years older than me , He got married last Sunday.My brother and my sister-in-law are the same age .
Speaker 0: What's the problem ? You don't look happy . Speaker 1:
I failed my oral test .
Speaker 0: What's the problem ? You don't look happy . Speaker 1: I failed my oral test . Speaker 0:
How come ?
Speaker 0: What's the problem ? You don't look happy . Speaker 1: I failed my oral test . Speaker 0: How come ? Speaker 1:
I'm not practicing enough .
Speaker 0: What's the problem ? You don't look happy . Speaker 1: I failed my oral test . Speaker 0: How come ? Speaker 1: I'm not practicing enough . Speaker 0:
Why don't you go to the English corner to talk to your classmates in English quite often ?
Speaker 0: What's the problem ? You don't look happy . Speaker 1: I failed my oral test . Speaker 0: How come ? Speaker 1: I'm not practicing enough . Speaker 0: Why don't you go to the English corner to talk to your classmates in English quite often ? Speaker 1:
When I talk to Chinese , I always want to speak Chinese .
Speaker 0: What's the problem ? You don't look happy . Speaker 1: I failed my oral test . Speaker 0: How come ? Speaker 1: I'm not practicing enough . Speaker 0: Why don't you go to the English corner to talk to your classmates in English quite often ? Speaker 1: When I talk to Chinese , I always want to speak Chinese . Speaker 0:
You should always keep in mind , the more you practice , the better English you can speak .
Speaker 0: It ’ s dangerous . I don ’ t dare to go . Speaker 1:
Come on . It ’ s quite safe . You really have no guts .
Speaker 0: Did you get the car you wanted ? Speaker 1:
No . Someone had stolen a march on me and bought it .
Speaker 0: Did you get the car you wanted ? Speaker 1: No . Someone had stolen a march on me and bought it . Speaker 0:
What about the car over there ?
Speaker 0: Did you get the car you wanted ? Speaker 1: No . Someone had stolen a march on me and bought it . Speaker 0: What about the car over there ? Speaker 1:
It is marvelous , and the price is marvelous , as well .
Speaker 0: How may I help you ? Speaker 1:
I want to return this video .
Speaker 0: How may I help you ? Speaker 1: I want to return this video . Speaker 0:
Is that all you need ?
Speaker 0: How may I help you ? Speaker 1: I want to return this video . Speaker 0: Is that all you need ? Speaker 1:
I also need to check this magazine out .
Speaker 0: How may I help you ? Speaker 1: I want to return this video . Speaker 0: Is that all you need ? Speaker 1: I also need to check this magazine out . Speaker 0:
You ’ re not allowed to do that .
Speaker 0: How may I help you ? Speaker 1: I want to return this video . Speaker 0: Is that all you need ? Speaker 1: I also need to check this magazine out . Speaker 0: You ’ re not allowed to do that . Speaker 1:
I don ’ t understand .
Speaker 0: How may I help you ? Speaker 1: I want to return this video . Speaker 0: Is that all you need ? Speaker 1: I also need to check this magazine out . Speaker 0: You ’ re not allowed to do that . Speaker 1: I don ’ t understand . Speaker 0:
It ’ s our policy .
Speaker 0: How may I help you ? Speaker 1: I want to return this video . Speaker 0: Is that all you need ? Speaker 1: I also need to check this magazine out . Speaker 0: You ’ re not allowed to do that . Speaker 1: I don ’ t understand . Speaker 0: It ’ s our policy . Speaker 1:
What can I check out ?
Speaker 0: How may I help you ? Speaker 1: I want to return this video . Speaker 0: Is that all you need ? Speaker 1: I also need to check this magazine out . Speaker 0: You ’ re not allowed to do that . Speaker 1: I don ’ t understand . Speaker 0: It ’ s our policy . Speaker 1: What can I check out ? Speaker 0:
Only books or videos .
Speaker 0: How may I help you ? Speaker 1: I want to return this video . Speaker 0: Is that all you need ? Speaker 1: I also need to check this magazine out . Speaker 0: You ’ re not allowed to do that . Speaker 1: I don ’ t understand . Speaker 0: It ’ s our policy . Speaker 1: What can I check out ? Speaker 0: Only books or videos . Speaker 1:
I need this magazine .
Speaker 0: How may I help you ? Speaker 1: I want to return this video . Speaker 0: Is that all you need ? Speaker 1: I also need to check this magazine out . Speaker 0: You ’ re not allowed to do that . Speaker 1: I don ’ t understand . Speaker 0: It ’ s our policy . Speaker 1: What can I check out ? Speaker 0: Only books or videos . Speaker 1: I need this magazine . Speaker 0:
You will have to read it here .
Speaker 0: How may I help you ? Speaker 1: I want to return this video . Speaker 0: Is that all you need ? Speaker 1: I also need to check this magazine out . Speaker 0: You ’ re not allowed to do that . Speaker 1: I don ’ t understand . Speaker 0: It ’ s our policy . Speaker 1: What can I check out ? Speaker 0: Only books or videos . Speaker 1: I need this magazine . Speaker 0: You will have to read it here . Speaker 1:
That ’ s weird .
Speaker 0: Have you heard the news ? Speaker 1:
No . What happened ?
Speaker 0: Such bad luck , 200 yuan was stolen by a thief on the bus today . Speaker 1:
Don't be angry , you lose money just to avoid misfortune .
Speaker 0: Such bad luck , 200 yuan was stolen by a thief on the bus today . Speaker 1: Don't be angry , you lose money just to avoid misfortune . Speaker 0:
Well , you can just comfort yourself like that .
Speaker 0: Ok , so who are we going to invite to our dinner party ? Speaker 1:
Well , we have the Thompsons , the Greens , and the Anderson , about twelve people total .
Speaker 0: Ok , so who are we going to invite to our dinner party ? Speaker 1: Well , we have the Thompsons , the Greens , and the Anderson , about twelve people total . Speaker 0:
Don't forget my friend Andy from the office . He has nothing to do on Friday , so I invited him over .
Speaker 0: Ok , so who are we going to invite to our dinner party ? Speaker 1: Well , we have the Thompsons , the Greens , and the Anderson , about twelve people total . Speaker 0: Don't forget my friend Andy from the office . He has nothing to do on Friday , so I invited him over . Speaker 1:
But that makes thirteen people ! We can't have thirteen people for dinner on Friday !
Speaker 0: Ok , so who are we going to invite to our dinner party ? Speaker 1: Well , we have the Thompsons , the Greens , and the Anderson , about twelve people total . Speaker 0: Don't forget my friend Andy from the office . He has nothing to do on Friday , so I invited him over . Speaker 1: But that makes thirteen people ! We can't have thirteen people for dinner on Friday ! Speaker 0:
Why can't we ?
Speaker 0: Ok , so who are we going to invite to our dinner party ? Speaker 1: Well , we have the Thompsons , the Greens , and the Anderson , about twelve people total . Speaker 0: Don't forget my friend Andy from the office . He has nothing to do on Friday , so I invited him over . Speaker 1: But that makes thirteen people ! We can't have thirteen people for dinner on Friday ! Speaker 0: Why can't we ? Speaker 1:
It's an old superstition . If we have thirteen people at the table , then it means bad luck . Can Andy bring a date ?
Speaker 0: Ok , so who are we going to invite to our dinner party ? Speaker 1: Well , we have the Thompsons , the Greens , and the Anderson , about twelve people total . Speaker 0: Don't forget my friend Andy from the office . He has nothing to do on Friday , so I invited him over . Speaker 1: But that makes thirteen people ! We can't have thirteen people for dinner on Friday ! Speaker 0: Why can't we ? Speaker 1: It's an old superstition . If we have thirteen people at the table , then it means bad luck . Can Andy bring a date ? Speaker 0:
I'm not sure . He just broke up with his girlfriend recently , and I don't think he's in the mood to start again so soon .
Speaker 0: Ok , so who are we going to invite to our dinner party ? Speaker 1: Well , we have the Thompsons , the Greens , and the Anderson , about twelve people total . Speaker 0: Don't forget my friend Andy from the office . He has nothing to do on Friday , so I invited him over . Speaker 1: But that makes thirteen people ! We can't have thirteen people for dinner on Friday ! Speaker 0: Why can't we ? Speaker 1: It's an old superstition . If we have thirteen people at the table , then it means bad luck . Can Andy bring a date ? Speaker 0: I'm not sure . He just broke up with his girlfriend recently , and I don't think he's in the mood to start again so soon . Speaker 1:
But we can't have thirteen for dinner !
Speaker 0: Ok , so who are we going to invite to our dinner party ? Speaker 1: Well , we have the Thompsons , the Greens , and the Anderson , about twelve people total . Speaker 0: Don't forget my friend Andy from the office . He has nothing to do on Friday , so I invited him over . Speaker 1: But that makes thirteen people ! We can't have thirteen people for dinner on Friday ! Speaker 0: Why can't we ? Speaker 1: It's an old superstition . If we have thirteen people at the table , then it means bad luck . Can Andy bring a date ? Speaker 0: I'm not sure . He just broke up with his girlfriend recently , and I don't think he's in the mood to start again so soon . Speaker 1: But we can't have thirteen for dinner ! Speaker 0:
I think you're making a mountain out of a molehill . It's only a superstition . It really doesn't mean anything .