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Speaker 0: I ’ m sure it will be wet when we arrive . Speaker 1: Yes . I dare say it will be . Speaker 0: It will be Sunday so I expected everything will be closed . Speaker 1: No . I don ’ t think that ’ s possible . Some places are sure to be open . Speaker 0: But the bank should be closed so we shouldn't to be able to get any money . Speaker 1: Mmm , you may be right . Speaker 0: Do you think we ’ ll need our overcoats ? Speaker 1: No . We couldn ’ t possibly . Speaker 0: Why not ? Speaker 1:
It will be summer . So it will be hot .
Speaker 0: I ’ m sure it will be wet when we arrive . Speaker 1: Yes . I dare say it will be . Speaker 0: It will be Sunday so I expected everything will be closed . Speaker 1: No . I don ’ t think that ’ s possible . Some places are sure to be open . Speaker 0: But the bank should be closed so we shouldn't to be able to get any money . Speaker 1: Mmm , you may be right . Speaker 0: Do you think we ’ ll need our overcoats ? Speaker 1: No . We couldn ’ t possibly . Speaker 0: Why not ? Speaker 1: It will be summer . So it will be hot . Speaker 0:
Is that very likely in England ?
Speaker 0: I ’ m sure it will be wet when we arrive . Speaker 1: Yes . I dare say it will be . Speaker 0: It will be Sunday so I expected everything will be closed . Speaker 1: No . I don ’ t think that ’ s possible . Some places are sure to be open . Speaker 0: But the bank should be closed so we shouldn't to be able to get any money . Speaker 1: Mmm , you may be right . Speaker 0: Do you think we ’ ll need our overcoats ? Speaker 1: No . We couldn ’ t possibly . Speaker 0: Why not ? Speaker 1: It will be summer . So it will be hot . Speaker 0: Is that very likely in England ? Speaker 1:
Yes . It could happen .
Speaker 0: Let's do something really nice for our family this Christmas . Speaker 1:
What did you have in mind ?
Speaker 0: Let's do something really nice for our family this Christmas . Speaker 1: What did you have in mind ? Speaker 0:
I don't know yet .
Speaker 0: Let's do something really nice for our family this Christmas . Speaker 1: What did you have in mind ? Speaker 0: I don't know yet . Speaker 1:
I just know I want to get out of the mindless gift trap .
Speaker 0: Let's do something really nice for our family this Christmas . Speaker 1: What did you have in mind ? Speaker 0: I don't know yet . Speaker 1: I just know I want to get out of the mindless gift trap . Speaker 0:
I know what you mean .
Speaker 0: Let's do something really nice for our family this Christmas . Speaker 1: What did you have in mind ? Speaker 0: I don't know yet . Speaker 1: I just know I want to get out of the mindless gift trap . Speaker 0: I know what you mean . Speaker 1:
I want to give a gift that is really meaningful .
Speaker 0: Let's do something really nice for our family this Christmas . Speaker 1: What did you have in mind ? Speaker 0: I don't know yet . Speaker 1: I just know I want to get out of the mindless gift trap . Speaker 0: I know what you mean . Speaker 1: I want to give a gift that is really meaningful . Speaker 0:
Or do something that shows we have spent time thinking about them .
Speaker 0: Let's do something really nice for our family this Christmas . Speaker 1: What did you have in mind ? Speaker 0: I don't know yet . Speaker 1: I just know I want to get out of the mindless gift trap . Speaker 0: I know what you mean . Speaker 1: I want to give a gift that is really meaningful . Speaker 0: Or do something that shows we have spent time thinking about them . Speaker 1:
Or what only we are able to give them .
Speaker 0: Uh ... that's Greek to me . Speaker 1:
That means they have tapered legs .
Speaker 0: Uh ... that's Greek to me . Speaker 1: That means they have tapered legs . Speaker 0:
Well , mine are baggy . They're the kind of pants you can lounge around in .
Speaker 0: Uh ... that's Greek to me . Speaker 1: That means they have tapered legs . Speaker 0: Well , mine are baggy . They're the kind of pants you can lounge around in . Speaker 1:
Mine are , too .
Speaker 0: Uh ... that's Greek to me . Speaker 1: That means they have tapered legs . Speaker 0: Well , mine are baggy . They're the kind of pants you can lounge around in . Speaker 1: Mine are , too . Speaker 0:
So maybe we shouldn't go out after all .
Speaker 0: Uh ... that's Greek to me . Speaker 1: That means they have tapered legs . Speaker 0: Well , mine are baggy . They're the kind of pants you can lounge around in . Speaker 1: Mine are , too . Speaker 0: So maybe we shouldn't go out after all . Speaker 1:
Yeah . Let's just lounge around !
Speaker 0: Thanks . Sometimes talking with a friend is a great way to get over something . Do you mind if I vent a little bit ? Speaker 1:
Of course not . If you're feeling bad and want to let your emotions out , you can just say whatever you want to me .
Speaker 0: Thanks . Sometimes talking with a friend is a great way to get over something . Do you mind if I vent a little bit ? Speaker 1: Of course not . If you're feeling bad and want to let your emotions out , you can just say whatever you want to me . Speaker 0:
Great , because I am really mad at William . I mean , what kind of an idiot wouldn't be able to appreciate a smart , beautiful woman like me ? Anybody who would be friends with that guy has to be really dumb .
Speaker 0: Thanks . Sometimes talking with a friend is a great way to get over something . Do you mind if I vent a little bit ? Speaker 1: Of course not . If you're feeling bad and want to let your emotions out , you can just say whatever you want to me . Speaker 0: Great , because I am really mad at William . I mean , what kind of an idiot wouldn't be able to appreciate a smart , beautiful woman like me ? Anybody who would be friends with that guy has to be really dumb . Speaker 1:
Uh , A ... you know I'm friends with William .
Speaker 0: Thanks . Sometimes talking with a friend is a great way to get over something . Do you mind if I vent a little bit ? Speaker 1: Of course not . If you're feeling bad and want to let your emotions out , you can just say whatever you want to me . Speaker 0: Great , because I am really mad at William . I mean , what kind of an idiot wouldn't be able to appreciate a smart , beautiful woman like me ? Anybody who would be friends with that guy has to be really dumb . Speaker 1: Uh , A ... you know I'm friends with William . Speaker 0:
Oh right ... present company excluded , of course !
Speaker 0: Mary is really a diligent girl . Speaker 1:
What do you mean ?
Speaker 0: Mary is really a diligent girl . Speaker 1: What do you mean ? Speaker 0:
She learns to speak Latin by osmosis within three months .
Speaker 0: Mary is really a diligent girl . Speaker 1: What do you mean ? Speaker 0: She learns to speak Latin by osmosis within three months . Speaker 1:
She is really something .
Speaker 0: Hello , this is David . Speaker 1:
Hi David , this is Marge . Can you meet me after work for a few minutes ?
Speaker 0: Hello , this is David . Speaker 1: Hi David , this is Marge . Can you meet me after work for a few minutes ? Speaker 0:
Sure ! How about the coffee shop right across the street from my office ?
Speaker 0: Hello , this is David . Speaker 1: Hi David , this is Marge . Can you meet me after work for a few minutes ? Speaker 0: Sure ! How about the coffee shop right across the street from my office ? Speaker 1:
That will work .
Speaker 0: Hello , this is David . Speaker 1: Hi David , this is Marge . Can you meet me after work for a few minutes ? Speaker 0: Sure ! How about the coffee shop right across the street from my office ? Speaker 1: That will work . Speaker 0:
Does five thirty work for you ?
Speaker 0: Hello , this is David . Speaker 1: Hi David , this is Marge . Can you meet me after work for a few minutes ? Speaker 0: Sure ! How about the coffee shop right across the street from my office ? Speaker 1: That will work . Speaker 0: Does five thirty work for you ? Speaker 1:
That will be fine . What I have to show you will only take a few minutes of your time .
Speaker 0: Hello , this is David . Speaker 1: Hi David , this is Marge . Can you meet me after work for a few minutes ? Speaker 0: Sure ! How about the coffee shop right across the street from my office ? Speaker 1: That will work . Speaker 0: Does five thirty work for you ? Speaker 1: That will be fine . What I have to show you will only take a few minutes of your time . Speaker 0:
Is it the plans for my new house ?
Speaker 0: Hello , this is David . Speaker 1: Hi David , this is Marge . Can you meet me after work for a few minutes ? Speaker 0: Sure ! How about the coffee shop right across the street from my office ? Speaker 1: That will work . Speaker 0: Does five thirty work for you ? Speaker 1: That will be fine . What I have to show you will only take a few minutes of your time . Speaker 0: Is it the plans for my new house ? Speaker 1:
Yes . I just need to double check a few details with you .
Speaker 0: I feel like going for a drink , it's been a long day . Speaker 1:
Great idea ! Peter , I could use the drink .
Speaker 0: I feel like going for a drink , it's been a long day . Speaker 1: Great idea ! Peter , I could use the drink . Speaker 0:
How about the new bar across road ?
Speaker 0: I feel like going for a drink , it's been a long day . Speaker 1: Great idea ! Peter , I could use the drink . Speaker 0: How about the new bar across road ? Speaker 1:
Sounds good . The food there is fantastic too .
Speaker 0: I feel like going for a drink , it's been a long day . Speaker 1: Great idea ! Peter , I could use the drink . Speaker 0: How about the new bar across road ? Speaker 1: Sounds good . The food there is fantastic too . Speaker 0:
I agree , I had lunch there last week .
Speaker 0: I feel like going for a drink , it's been a long day . Speaker 1: Great idea ! Peter , I could use the drink . Speaker 0: How about the new bar across road ? Speaker 1: Sounds good . The food there is fantastic too . Speaker 0: I agree , I had lunch there last week . Speaker 1:
Excellent ! That sounds like a plan .
Speaker 0: I have an idea for Christmas this year . Speaker 1:
What is it ?
Speaker 0: I have an idea for Christmas this year . Speaker 1: What is it ? Speaker 0:
Let's not exchange any gifts at all .
Speaker 0: I have an idea for Christmas this year . Speaker 1: What is it ? Speaker 0: Let's not exchange any gifts at all . Speaker 1:
You big scrooge !
Speaker 0: I have an idea for Christmas this year . Speaker 1: What is it ? Speaker 0: Let's not exchange any gifts at all . Speaker 1: You big scrooge ! Speaker 0:
Hear me out . We can pool the money and give it to a family who could really use it !
Speaker 0: I have an idea for Christmas this year . Speaker 1: What is it ? Speaker 0: Let's not exchange any gifts at all . Speaker 1: You big scrooge ! Speaker 0: Hear me out . We can pool the money and give it to a family who could really use it ! Speaker 1:
But you may have some trouble convincing the kids .
Speaker 0: I have an idea for Christmas this year . Speaker 1: What is it ? Speaker 0: Let's not exchange any gifts at all . Speaker 1: You big scrooge ! Speaker 0: Hear me out . We can pool the money and give it to a family who could really use it ! Speaker 1: But you may have some trouble convincing the kids . Speaker 0:
Actual 1y , it was their idea first .
Speaker 0: I have an idea for Christmas this year . Speaker 1: What is it ? Speaker 0: Let's not exchange any gifts at all . Speaker 1: You big scrooge ! Speaker 0: Hear me out . We can pool the money and give it to a family who could really use it ! Speaker 1: But you may have some trouble convincing the kids . Speaker 0: Actual 1y , it was their idea first . Speaker 1:
Now we know that they realize the real meaning of Christmas .
Speaker 0: Do you know anything about Dr . Miller's classes ? Speaker 1:
Yes . Are you in his class ?
Speaker 0: Do you know anything about Dr . Miller's classes ? Speaker 1: Yes . Are you in his class ? Speaker 0:
I'm thinking of taking his class next semester .
Speaker 0: Do you know anything about Dr . Miller's classes ? Speaker 1: Yes . Are you in his class ? Speaker 0: I'm thinking of taking his class next semester . Speaker 1:
He really knew his stuff , but he graded hard . Would that be OK ?
Speaker 0: Do you know anything about Dr . Miller's classes ? Speaker 1: Yes . Are you in his class ? Speaker 0: I'm thinking of taking his class next semester . Speaker 1: He really knew his stuff , but he graded hard . Would that be OK ? Speaker 0:
Yes , I really need someone who is really good .
Speaker 0: Do you know anything about Dr . Miller's classes ? Speaker 1: Yes . Are you in his class ? Speaker 0: I'm thinking of taking his class next semester . Speaker 1: He really knew his stuff , but he graded hard . Would that be OK ? Speaker 0: Yes , I really need someone who is really good . Speaker 1:
I didn't find it overwhelming to earn a good grade if you work at it . Can you do that ?
Speaker 0: Do you know anything about Dr . Miller's classes ? Speaker 1: Yes . Are you in his class ? Speaker 0: I'm thinking of taking his class next semester . Speaker 1: He really knew his stuff , but he graded hard . Would that be OK ? Speaker 0: Yes , I really need someone who is really good . Speaker 1: I didn't find it overwhelming to earn a good grade if you work at it . Can you do that ? Speaker 0:
Maybe , but I'm not sure .
Speaker 0: Do you know anything about Dr . Miller's classes ? Speaker 1: Yes . Are you in his class ? Speaker 0: I'm thinking of taking his class next semester . Speaker 1: He really knew his stuff , but he graded hard . Would that be OK ? Speaker 0: Yes , I really need someone who is really good . Speaker 1: I didn't find it overwhelming to earn a good grade if you work at it . Can you do that ? Speaker 0: Maybe , but I'm not sure . Speaker 1:
Man , this guy was so funny when he was teaching . I like that , don't you ?
Speaker 0: Do you know anything about Dr . Miller's classes ? Speaker 1: Yes . Are you in his class ? Speaker 0: I'm thinking of taking his class next semester . Speaker 1: He really knew his stuff , but he graded hard . Would that be OK ? Speaker 0: Yes , I really need someone who is really good . Speaker 1: I didn't find it overwhelming to earn a good grade if you work at it . Can you do that ? Speaker 0: Maybe , but I'm not sure . Speaker 1: Man , this guy was so funny when he was teaching . I like that , don't you ? Speaker 0:
No , that stuff isn't important to me .
Speaker 0: Do you know anything about Dr . Miller's classes ? Speaker 1: Yes . Are you in his class ? Speaker 0: I'm thinking of taking his class next semester . Speaker 1: He really knew his stuff , but he graded hard . Would that be OK ? Speaker 0: Yes , I really need someone who is really good . Speaker 1: I didn't find it overwhelming to earn a good grade if you work at it . Can you do that ? Speaker 0: Maybe , but I'm not sure . Speaker 1: Man , this guy was so funny when he was teaching . I like that , don't you ? Speaker 0: No , that stuff isn't important to me . Speaker 1:
Did you know that he is a fairly new teacher and very current in his field ?
Speaker 0: Do you know anything about Dr . Miller's classes ? Speaker 1: Yes . Are you in his class ? Speaker 0: I'm thinking of taking his class next semester . Speaker 1: He really knew his stuff , but he graded hard . Would that be OK ? Speaker 0: Yes , I really need someone who is really good . Speaker 1: I didn't find it overwhelming to earn a good grade if you work at it . Can you do that ? Speaker 0: Maybe , but I'm not sure . Speaker 1: Man , this guy was so funny when he was teaching . I like that , don't you ? Speaker 0: No , that stuff isn't important to me . Speaker 1: Did you know that he is a fairly new teacher and very current in his field ? Speaker 0:
I don't care about any of that .
Speaker 0: Do you know anything about Dr . Miller's classes ? Speaker 1: Yes . Are you in his class ? Speaker 0: I'm thinking of taking his class next semester . Speaker 1: He really knew his stuff , but he graded hard . Would that be OK ? Speaker 0: Yes , I really need someone who is really good . Speaker 1: I didn't find it overwhelming to earn a good grade if you work at it . Can you do that ? Speaker 0: Maybe , but I'm not sure . Speaker 1: Man , this guy was so funny when he was teaching . I like that , don't you ? Speaker 0: No , that stuff isn't important to me . Speaker 1: Did you know that he is a fairly new teacher and very current in his field ? Speaker 0: I don't care about any of that . Speaker 1:
We all are looking for different things in an instructor . I hope I've helped you .
Speaker 0: Hey , Ben ... did you catch the game last night ? Speaker 1:
Uh ... what game ?
Speaker 0: Hey , Ben ... did you catch the game last night ? Speaker 1: Uh ... what game ? Speaker 0:
Baltimore defeated Texas by 17 points !
Speaker 0: Hey , Ben ... did you catch the game last night ? Speaker 1: Uh ... what game ? Speaker 0: Baltimore defeated Texas by 17 points ! Speaker 1:
Um ... and what sport are we talking about here ?
Speaker 0: Hey , Ben ... did you catch the game last night ? Speaker 1: Uh ... what game ? Speaker 0: Baltimore defeated Texas by 17 points ! Speaker 1: Um ... and what sport are we talking about here ? Speaker 0:
Football of course !
Speaker 0: Hey , Ben ... did you catch the game last night ? Speaker 1: Uh ... what game ? Speaker 0: Baltimore defeated Texas by 17 points ! Speaker 1: Um ... and what sport are we talking about here ? Speaker 0: Football of course ! Speaker 1:
Oh ... football . Football is cool . I usually try to catch the World Cup finals .
Speaker 0: Hey , Ben ... did you catch the game last night ? Speaker 1: Uh ... what game ? Speaker 0: Baltimore defeated Texas by 17 points ! Speaker 1: Um ... and what sport are we talking about here ? Speaker 0: Football of course ! Speaker 1: Oh ... football . Football is cool . I usually try to catch the World Cup finals . Speaker 0:
No , I'm talking about American football . The World Cup is soccer .
Speaker 0: Hey , Ben ... did you catch the game last night ? Speaker 1: Uh ... what game ? Speaker 0: Baltimore defeated Texas by 17 points ! Speaker 1: Um ... and what sport are we talking about here ? Speaker 0: Football of course ! Speaker 1: Oh ... football . Football is cool . I usually try to catch the World Cup finals . Speaker 0: No , I'm talking about American football . The World Cup is soccer . Speaker 1:
Oh , I understand . I can't say I'm a big fan . I'm from China , and football doesn't have a really big following over there .
Speaker 0: Hey , Ben ... did you catch the game last night ? Speaker 1: Uh ... what game ? Speaker 0: Baltimore defeated Texas by 17 points ! Speaker 1: Um ... and what sport are we talking about here ? Speaker 0: Football of course ! Speaker 1: Oh ... football . Football is cool . I usually try to catch the World Cup finals . Speaker 0: No , I'm talking about American football . The World Cup is soccer . Speaker 1: Oh , I understand . I can't say I'm a big fan . I'm from China , and football doesn't have a really big following over there . Speaker 0:
So Chinese people prefer soccer or basketball ?
Speaker 0: Hey , Ben ... did you catch the game last night ? Speaker 1: Uh ... what game ? Speaker 0: Baltimore defeated Texas by 17 points ! Speaker 1: Um ... and what sport are we talking about here ? Speaker 0: Football of course ! Speaker 1: Oh ... football . Football is cool . I usually try to catch the World Cup finals . Speaker 0: No , I'm talking about American football . The World Cup is soccer . Speaker 1: Oh , I understand . I can't say I'm a big fan . I'm from China , and football doesn't have a really big following over there . Speaker 0: So Chinese people prefer soccer or basketball ? Speaker 1:
Yes , I think so . But to be perfectly honest , I'm not really a sports nut.When I was in high school I played on the school volleyball team . Are you a diehard football fan ?
Speaker 0: Hey , Ben ... did you catch the game last night ? Speaker 1: Uh ... what game ? Speaker 0: Baltimore defeated Texas by 17 points ! Speaker 1: Um ... and what sport are we talking about here ? Speaker 0: Football of course ! Speaker 1: Oh ... football . Football is cool . I usually try to catch the World Cup finals . Speaker 0: No , I'm talking about American football . The World Cup is soccer . Speaker 1: Oh , I understand . I can't say I'm a big fan . I'm from China , and football doesn't have a really big following over there . Speaker 0: So Chinese people prefer soccer or basketball ? Speaker 1: Yes , I think so . But to be perfectly honest , I'm not really a sports nut.When I was in high school I played on the school volleyball team . Are you a diehard football fan ? Speaker 0:
Oh , certainly . I wouldn't miss a game for the world . My girlfriend says I have an addiction . And actually , if I had to choose between her and my games ... I'd probably pick football .
Speaker 0: Hey , Ben ... did you catch the game last night ? Speaker 1: Uh ... what game ? Speaker 0: Baltimore defeated Texas by 17 points ! Speaker 1: Um ... and what sport are we talking about here ? Speaker 0: Football of course ! Speaker 1: Oh ... football . Football is cool . I usually try to catch the World Cup finals . Speaker 0: No , I'm talking about American football . The World Cup is soccer . Speaker 1: Oh , I understand . I can't say I'm a big fan . I'm from China , and football doesn't have a really big following over there . Speaker 0: So Chinese people prefer soccer or basketball ? Speaker 1: Yes , I think so . But to be perfectly honest , I'm not really a sports nut.When I was in high school I played on the school volleyball team . Are you a diehard football fan ? Speaker 0: Oh , certainly . I wouldn't miss a game for the world . My girlfriend says I have an addiction . And actually , if I had to choose between her and my games ... I'd probably pick football . Speaker 1:
It seems Americans are very passionate about sports . Is this just a part of your culture ?
Speaker 0: Hey , Ben ... did you catch the game last night ? Speaker 1: Uh ... what game ? Speaker 0: Baltimore defeated Texas by 17 points ! Speaker 1: Um ... and what sport are we talking about here ? Speaker 0: Football of course ! Speaker 1: Oh ... football . Football is cool . I usually try to catch the World Cup finals . Speaker 0: No , I'm talking about American football . The World Cup is soccer . Speaker 1: Oh , I understand . I can't say I'm a big fan . I'm from China , and football doesn't have a really big following over there . Speaker 0: So Chinese people prefer soccer or basketball ? Speaker 1: Yes , I think so . But to be perfectly honest , I'm not really a sports nut.When I was in high school I played on the school volleyball team . Are you a diehard football fan ? Speaker 0: Oh , certainly . I wouldn't miss a game for the world . My girlfriend says I have an addiction . And actually , if I had to choose between her and my games ... I'd probably pick football . Speaker 1: It seems Americans are very passionate about sports . Is this just a part of your culture ? Speaker 0:
Oh , yeah ! I think the love of sports starts when kids are very young . Americans come from many different backgrounds so I guess sports are something we can all enjoy together .
Speaker 0: Julia , what's the weather forecast for tomorrow ? Speaker 1:
It says a storm may come tomorrow .
Speaker 0: Julia , what's the weather forecast for tomorrow ? Speaker 1: It says a storm may come tomorrow . Speaker 0:
Oh ! I hate rainy days !
Speaker 0: Julia , what's the weather forecast for tomorrow ? Speaker 1: It says a storm may come tomorrow . Speaker 0: Oh ! I hate rainy days ! Speaker 1:
Me , too . I'm always in low spirits when it rains . Are you going out tomorrow ?
Speaker 0: Julia , what's the weather forecast for tomorrow ? Speaker 1: It says a storm may come tomorrow . Speaker 0: Oh ! I hate rainy days ! Speaker 1: Me , too . I'm always in low spirits when it rains . Are you going out tomorrow ? Speaker 0:
Yes . I have to drive to Washington D . C .
Speaker 0: Julia , what's the weather forecast for tomorrow ? Speaker 1: It says a storm may come tomorrow . Speaker 0: Oh ! I hate rainy days ! Speaker 1: Me , too . I'm always in low spirits when it rains . Are you going out tomorrow ? Speaker 0: Yes . I have to drive to Washington D . C . Speaker 1:
What bad luck !
Speaker 0: Julia , what's the weather forecast for tomorrow ? Speaker 1: It says a storm may come tomorrow . Speaker 0: Oh ! I hate rainy days ! Speaker 1: Me , too . I'm always in low spirits when it rains . Are you going out tomorrow ? Speaker 0: Yes . I have to drive to Washington D . C . Speaker 1: What bad luck ! Speaker 0:
Yeah ! But you know sometimes the weather forecast is not correct . Maybe tomorrow is a clear day . Who knows ?
Speaker 0: Julia , what's the weather forecast for tomorrow ? Speaker 1: It says a storm may come tomorrow . Speaker 0: Oh ! I hate rainy days ! Speaker 1: Me , too . I'm always in low spirits when it rains . Are you going out tomorrow ? Speaker 0: Yes . I have to drive to Washington D . C . Speaker 1: What bad luck ! Speaker 0: Yeah ! But you know sometimes the weather forecast is not correct . Maybe tomorrow is a clear day . Who knows ? Speaker 1:
Yeah , maybe you are right !
Speaker 0: Where would you like to have your dinner ? Speaker 1:
I don't care as long as it's a Chinese restaurant .
Speaker 0: Where would you like to have your dinner ? Speaker 1: I don't care as long as it's a Chinese restaurant . Speaker 0:
You don't like Western food ?
Speaker 0: Where would you like to have your dinner ? Speaker 1: I don't care as long as it's a Chinese restaurant . Speaker 0: You don't like Western food ? Speaker 1:
I really find Chinese dishes more to my taste .
Speaker 0: Thanks for offering to give me a lift . I'm looking forward to this party , but I didn't want to go alone . Speaker 1:
Don't mention it . It's my pleasure . Have you been to one of these large , sit-down dinner parties since you got to New Haven ?
Speaker 0: Thanks for offering to give me a lift . I'm looking forward to this party , but I didn't want to go alone . Speaker 1: Don't mention it . It's my pleasure . Have you been to one of these large , sit-down dinner parties since you got to New Haven ? Speaker 0:
No , this is my first . Last week I went to a cookout 5 for new professors at Dean Barksdale's home . I took a taxi because I didn't want to be late . But I was the first one there .
Speaker 0: Thanks for offering to give me a lift . I'm looking forward to this party , but I didn't want to go alone . Speaker 1: Don't mention it . It's my pleasure . Have you been to one of these large , sit-down dinner parties since you got to New Haven ? Speaker 0: No , this is my first . Last week I went to a cookout 5 for new professors at Dean Barksdale's home . I took a taxi because I didn't want to be late . But I was the first one there . Speaker 1:
I'll bet you were a little embarrassed .
Speaker 0: Thanks for offering to give me a lift . I'm looking forward to this party , but I didn't want to go alone . Speaker 1: Don't mention it . It's my pleasure . Have you been to one of these large , sit-down dinner parties since you got to New Haven ? Speaker 0: No , this is my first . Last week I went to a cookout 5 for new professors at Dean Barksdale's home . I took a taxi because I didn't want to be late . But I was the first one there . Speaker 1: I'll bet you were a little embarrassed . Speaker 0:
You're right . The invitation said two to seven . I was there at two o'clock , but most people didn't arrive until three or four . They didn't start cooking until five o ’ clock .
Speaker 0: Thanks for offering to give me a lift . I'm looking forward to this party , but I didn't want to go alone . Speaker 1: Don't mention it . It's my pleasure . Have you been to one of these large , sit-down dinner parties since you got to New Haven ? Speaker 0: No , this is my first . Last week I went to a cookout 5 for new professors at Dean Barksdale's home . I took a taxi because I didn't want to be late . But I was the first one there . Speaker 1: I'll bet you were a little embarrassed . Speaker 0: You're right . The invitation said two to seven . I was there at two o'clock , but most people didn't arrive until three or four . They didn't start cooking until five o ’ clock . Speaker 1:
Cookouts often start slowly . A two o'clock start means you arrive any time after two .
Speaker 0: Thanks for offering to give me a lift . I'm looking forward to this party , but I didn't want to go alone . Speaker 1: Don't mention it . It's my pleasure . Have you been to one of these large , sit-down dinner parties since you got to New Haven ? Speaker 0: No , this is my first . Last week I went to a cookout 5 for new professors at Dean Barksdale's home . I took a taxi because I didn't want to be late . But I was the first one there . Speaker 1: I'll bet you were a little embarrassed . Speaker 0: You're right . The invitation said two to seven . I was there at two o'clock , but most people didn't arrive until three or four . They didn't start cooking until five o ’ clock . Speaker 1: Cookouts often start slowly . A two o'clock start means you arrive any time after two . Speaker 0:
Thanks for telling me this .
Speaker 0: Thanks for offering to give me a lift . I'm looking forward to this party , but I didn't want to go alone . Speaker 1: Don't mention it . It's my pleasure . Have you been to one of these large , sit-down dinner parties since you got to New Haven ? Speaker 0: No , this is my first . Last week I went to a cookout 5 for new professors at Dean Barksdale's home . I took a taxi because I didn't want to be late . But I was the first one there . Speaker 1: I'll bet you were a little embarrassed . Speaker 0: You're right . The invitation said two to seven . I was there at two o'clock , but most people didn't arrive until three or four . They didn't start cooking until five o ’ clock . Speaker 1: Cookouts often start slowly . A two o'clock start means you arrive any time after two . Speaker 0: Thanks for telling me this . Speaker 1:
I was late getting back from the mall , but I'm hurrying .
Speaker 0: Thanks for offering to give me a lift . I'm looking forward to this party , but I didn't want to go alone . Speaker 1: Don't mention it . It's my pleasure . Have you been to one of these large , sit-down dinner parties since you got to New Haven ? Speaker 0: No , this is my first . Last week I went to a cookout 5 for new professors at Dean Barksdale's home . I took a taxi because I didn't want to be late . But I was the first one there . Speaker 1: I'll bet you were a little embarrassed . Speaker 0: You're right . The invitation said two to seven . I was there at two o'clock , but most people didn't arrive until three or four . They didn't start cooking until five o ’ clock . Speaker 1: Cookouts often start slowly . A two o'clock start means you arrive any time after two . Speaker 0: Thanks for telling me this . Speaker 1: I was late getting back from the mall , but I'm hurrying . Speaker 0:
Why are you in such a hurry ? They said , Dinner at eight , and it's only seven-fifteen . I don't want to be the first one there again .
Speaker 0: Thanks for offering to give me a lift . I'm looking forward to this party , but I didn't want to go alone . Speaker 1: Don't mention it . It's my pleasure . Have you been to one of these large , sit-down dinner parties since you got to New Haven ? Speaker 0: No , this is my first . Last week I went to a cookout 5 for new professors at Dean Barksdale's home . I took a taxi because I didn't want to be late . But I was the first one there . Speaker 1: I'll bet you were a little embarrassed . Speaker 0: You're right . The invitation said two to seven . I was there at two o'clock , but most people didn't arrive until three or four . They didn't start cooking until five o ’ clock . Speaker 1: Cookouts often start slowly . A two o'clock start means you arrive any time after two . Speaker 0: Thanks for telling me this . Speaker 1: I was late getting back from the mall , but I'm hurrying . Speaker 0: Why are you in such a hurry ? They said , Dinner at eight , and it's only seven-fifteen . I don't want to be the first one there again . Speaker 1:
Don't worry . We won't be the first .
Speaker 0: That ’ s really a let-down . Speaker 1:
Yeah . He really does let me down .
Speaker 0: That ’ s really a let-down . Speaker 1: Yeah . He really does let me down . Speaker 0:
But that should not be the reason for you to lose heart .
Speaker 0: That ’ s really a let-down . Speaker 1: Yeah . He really does let me down . Speaker 0: But that should not be the reason for you to lose heart . Speaker 1:
I ’ m at the end of tether . I run out of ideas .
Speaker 0: Some people are always closing their handsets , so it's difficult to inform them . Speaker 1:
Why not send them short messages ?
Speaker 0: Some people are always closing their handsets , so it's difficult to inform them . Speaker 1: Why not send them short messages ? Speaker 0:
Can short messages reach them ?
Speaker 0: Some people are always closing their handsets , so it's difficult to inform them . Speaker 1: Why not send them short messages ? Speaker 0: Can short messages reach them ? Speaker 1:
Short messages will be kept in the short messages center . Once they open the handsets they will receive them , which is better than you can't find them .
Speaker 0: Some people are always closing their handsets , so it's difficult to inform them . Speaker 1: Why not send them short messages ? Speaker 0: Can short messages reach them ? Speaker 1: Short messages will be kept in the short messages center . Once they open the handsets they will receive them , which is better than you can't find them . Speaker 0:
Why haven't I thought of this skill ?
Speaker 0: Some people are always closing their handsets , so it's difficult to inform them . Speaker 1: Why not send them short messages ? Speaker 0: Can short messages reach them ? Speaker 1: Short messages will be kept in the short messages center . Once they open the handsets they will receive them , which is better than you can't find them . Speaker 0: Why haven't I thought of this skill ? Speaker 1:
I use short messages quite a lot . If it's not too complicated I will send a short message , which can save much phone charge .
Speaker 0: Some people are always closing their handsets , so it's difficult to inform them . Speaker 1: Why not send them short messages ? Speaker 0: Can short messages reach them ? Speaker 1: Short messages will be kept in the short messages center . Once they open the handsets they will receive them , which is better than you can't find them . Speaker 0: Why haven't I thought of this skill ? Speaker 1: I use short messages quite a lot . If it's not too complicated I will send a short message , which can save much phone charge . Speaker 0:
I am informed that many people used short messages to pay a New Year call , and only on the Spring Festival it amounted to 1 billion this year , didn't it ?
Speaker 0: Some people are always closing their handsets , so it's difficult to inform them . Speaker 1: Why not send them short messages ? Speaker 0: Can short messages reach them ? Speaker 1: Short messages will be kept in the short messages center . Once they open the handsets they will receive them , which is better than you can't find them . Speaker 0: Why haven't I thought of this skill ? Speaker 1: I use short messages quite a lot . If it's not too complicated I will send a short message , which can save much phone charge . Speaker 0: I am informed that many people used short messages to pay a New Year call , and only on the Spring Festival it amounted to 1 billion this year , didn't it ? Speaker 1:
I almost can't live without messages , from which I learn about weather forecasts and stock quotations .
Speaker 0: Hey , sorry to be late . Speaker 1:
What happened to you last night ? You didn ’ t show up .
Speaker 0: Hey , sorry to be late . Speaker 1: What happened to you last night ? You didn ’ t show up . Speaker 0:
My mother was ill . I had to look after her .
Speaker 0: Hey , sorry to be late . Speaker 1: What happened to you last night ? You didn ’ t show up . Speaker 0: My mother was ill . I had to look after her . Speaker 1:
I ’ m so sorry to hear that .
Speaker 0: Hi ! How are you going ? Speaker 1:
Fine , thank you . How are you doing this morning ?
Speaker 0: Hi ! How are you going ? Speaker 1: Fine , thank you . How are you doing this morning ? Speaker 0:
Not bad . How about you ? Haven't seen you for a long time .
Speaker 0: Hi ! How are you going ? Speaker 1: Fine , thank you . How are you doing this morning ? Speaker 0: Not bad . How about you ? Haven't seen you for a long time . Speaker 1:
Yes . I've been to New York . I got back only yesterday .
Speaker 0: Hi ! How are you going ? Speaker 1: Fine , thank you . How are you doing this morning ? Speaker 0: Not bad . How about you ? Haven't seen you for a long time . Speaker 1: Yes . I've been to New York . I got back only yesterday . Speaker 0:
Did you enjoy yourself ?