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Speaker 0: Alice , your father is amazing . He ’ s 90 years old and he lives alone in that big house . Speaker 1: I know . He doesn ’ t like to ask anyone for help . My dad insists on paying his own bills and taking care of himself ! Speaker 0: That sounds like my Grandmother . She was always stubbornly independent . Speaker 1:
It seems that folks like my father and your grandmother are determined to be on their own .
Speaker 0: Alice , your father is amazing . He ’ s 90 years old and he lives alone in that big house . Speaker 1: I know . He doesn ’ t like to ask anyone for help . My dad insists on paying his own bills and taking care of himself ! Speaker 0: That sounds like my Grandmother . She was always stubbornly independent . Speaker 1: It seems that folks like my father and your grandmother are determined to be on their own . Speaker 0:
They see their independence as a kind of character strength .
Speaker 0: Alice , your father is amazing . He ’ s 90 years old and he lives alone in that big house . Speaker 1: I know . He doesn ’ t like to ask anyone for help . My dad insists on paying his own bills and taking care of himself ! Speaker 0: That sounds like my Grandmother . She was always stubbornly independent . Speaker 1: It seems that folks like my father and your grandmother are determined to be on their own . Speaker 0: They see their independence as a kind of character strength . Speaker 1:
Sometimes they are too independent .
Speaker 0: How are you making out ? Speaker 1:
I'm doing fine.Don ' t mind me.It ' s a wonderful birthday party.Everyone is enjoying himself .
Speaker 0: How are you making out ? Speaker 1: I'm doing fine.Don ' t mind me.It ' s a wonderful birthday party.Everyone is enjoying himself . Speaker 0:
I hope so . Thank you again for your delightful gift .
Speaker 0: How are you making out ? Speaker 1: I'm doing fine.Don ' t mind me.It ' s a wonderful birthday party.Everyone is enjoying himself . Speaker 0: I hope so . Thank you again for your delightful gift . Speaker 1:
Don't mention it .
Speaker 0: Happy Birthday , Mary ! Speaker 1:
Thank you .
Speaker 0: Happy Birthday , Mary ! Speaker 1: Thank you . Speaker 0:
Here is a gift for you . I hope you like it .
Speaker 0: Happy Birthday , Mary ! Speaker 1: Thank you . Speaker 0: Here is a gift for you . I hope you like it . Speaker 1:
What a lovely dog ! How did you know I love this ?
Speaker 0: Happy Birthday , Mary ! Speaker 1: Thank you . Speaker 0: Here is a gift for you . I hope you like it . Speaker 1: What a lovely dog ! How did you know I love this ? Speaker 0:
I had my own ways of finding out . It's a secret . You look so beautiful today . Your new shirt goes well with your skirt .
Speaker 0: Happy Birthday , Mary ! Speaker 1: Thank you . Speaker 0: Here is a gift for you . I hope you like it . Speaker 1: What a lovely dog ! How did you know I love this ? Speaker 0: I had my own ways of finding out . It's a secret . You look so beautiful today . Your new shirt goes well with your skirt . Speaker 1:
Maybe you don't believe it , but it was made by my grandmother .
Speaker 0: Happy Birthday , Mary ! Speaker 1: Thank you . Speaker 0: Here is a gift for you . I hope you like it . Speaker 1: What a lovely dog ! How did you know I love this ? Speaker 0: I had my own ways of finding out . It's a secret . You look so beautiful today . Your new shirt goes well with your skirt . Speaker 1: Maybe you don't believe it , but it was made by my grandmother . Speaker 0:
Really ? It looks so nice .
Speaker 0: Happy Birthday , Mary ! Speaker 1: Thank you . Speaker 0: Here is a gift for you . I hope you like it . Speaker 1: What a lovely dog ! How did you know I love this ? Speaker 0: I had my own ways of finding out . It's a secret . You look so beautiful today . Your new shirt goes well with your skirt . Speaker 1: Maybe you don't believe it , but it was made by my grandmother . Speaker 0: Really ? It looks so nice . Speaker 1:
Thank you . Please have a cup of tea .
Speaker 0: Happy Birthday , Mary ! Speaker 1: Thank you . Speaker 0: Here is a gift for you . I hope you like it . Speaker 1: What a lovely dog ! How did you know I love this ? Speaker 0: I had my own ways of finding out . It's a secret . You look so beautiful today . Your new shirt goes well with your skirt . Speaker 1: Maybe you don't believe it , but it was made by my grandmother . Speaker 0: Really ? It looks so nice . Speaker 1: Thank you . Please have a cup of tea . Speaker 0:
All right .
Speaker 0: Happy Birthday , Mary ! Speaker 1: Thank you . Speaker 0: Here is a gift for you . I hope you like it . Speaker 1: What a lovely dog ! How did you know I love this ? Speaker 0: I had my own ways of finding out . It's a secret . You look so beautiful today . Your new shirt goes well with your skirt . Speaker 1: Maybe you don't believe it , but it was made by my grandmother . Speaker 0: Really ? It looks so nice . Speaker 1: Thank you . Please have a cup of tea . Speaker 0: All right . Speaker 1:
How about some fish ?
Speaker 0: Happy Birthday , Mary ! Speaker 1: Thank you . Speaker 0: Here is a gift for you . I hope you like it . Speaker 1: What a lovely dog ! How did you know I love this ? Speaker 0: I had my own ways of finding out . It's a secret . You look so beautiful today . Your new shirt goes well with your skirt . Speaker 1: Maybe you don't believe it , but it was made by my grandmother . Speaker 0: Really ? It looks so nice . Speaker 1: Thank you . Please have a cup of tea . Speaker 0: All right . Speaker 1: How about some fish ? Speaker 0:
No , thanks . I've had enough . Now , Mary , before you blow out the birthday candles , you have to make a wish . After that , you may cut the cake .
Speaker 0: Happy Birthday , Mary ! Speaker 1: Thank you . Speaker 0: Here is a gift for you . I hope you like it . Speaker 1: What a lovely dog ! How did you know I love this ? Speaker 0: I had my own ways of finding out . It's a secret . You look so beautiful today . Your new shirt goes well with your skirt . Speaker 1: Maybe you don't believe it , but it was made by my grandmother . Speaker 0: Really ? It looks so nice . Speaker 1: Thank you . Please have a cup of tea . Speaker 0: All right . Speaker 1: How about some fish ? Speaker 0: No , thanks . I've had enough . Now , Mary , before you blow out the birthday candles , you have to make a wish . After that , you may cut the cake . Speaker 1:
OK , let me make a wish ... Do you want a big piece of cake ?
Speaker 0: Happy Birthday , Mary ! Speaker 1: Thank you . Speaker 0: Here is a gift for you . I hope you like it . Speaker 1: What a lovely dog ! How did you know I love this ? Speaker 0: I had my own ways of finding out . It's a secret . You look so beautiful today . Your new shirt goes well with your skirt . Speaker 1: Maybe you don't believe it , but it was made by my grandmother . Speaker 0: Really ? It looks so nice . Speaker 1: Thank you . Please have a cup of tea . Speaker 0: All right . Speaker 1: How about some fish ? Speaker 0: No , thanks . I've had enough . Now , Mary , before you blow out the birthday candles , you have to make a wish . After that , you may cut the cake . Speaker 1: OK , let me make a wish ... Do you want a big piece of cake ? Speaker 0:
No , just a small one . Next let's sing ' Happy Birthday ' to Mary .
Speaker 0: Happy Birthday , Mary ! Speaker 1: Thank you . Speaker 0: Here is a gift for you . I hope you like it . Speaker 1: What a lovely dog ! How did you know I love this ? Speaker 0: I had my own ways of finding out . It's a secret . You look so beautiful today . Your new shirt goes well with your skirt . Speaker 1: Maybe you don't believe it , but it was made by my grandmother . Speaker 0: Really ? It looks so nice . Speaker 1: Thank you . Please have a cup of tea . Speaker 0: All right . Speaker 1: How about some fish ? Speaker 0: No , thanks . I've had enough . Now , Mary , before you blow out the birthday candles , you have to make a wish . After that , you may cut the cake . Speaker 1: OK , let me make a wish ... Do you want a big piece of cake ? Speaker 0: No , just a small one . Next let's sing ' Happy Birthday ' to Mary . Speaker 1:
It is very kind of you . I'm so moved by you .
Speaker 0: How did you meet your girlfriend ? Speaker 1:
I met Amanda through a friend .
Speaker 0: How did you meet your girlfriend ? Speaker 1: I met Amanda through a friend . Speaker 0:
That's great . Did you start dating right after you met , or did you become friends first ?
Speaker 0: How did you meet your girlfriend ? Speaker 1: I met Amanda through a friend . Speaker 0: That's great . Did you start dating right after you met , or did you become friends first ? Speaker 1:
We started dating right away .
Speaker 0: Is there anything available for tonight ? Speaker 1:
There are some seats in the rear mezzanine .
Speaker 0: Is there anything available for tonight ? Speaker 1: There are some seats in the rear mezzanine . Speaker 0:
Isn't there anything else available ?
Speaker 0: Is there anything available for tonight ? Speaker 1: There are some seats in the rear mezzanine . Speaker 0: Isn't there anything else available ? Speaker 1:
No , the show is almost sold out .
Speaker 0: I haven't seen your father in like 5 years . How is he doing ? Speaker 1:
He's not doing too well .
Speaker 0: I haven't seen your father in like 5 years . How is he doing ? Speaker 1: He's not doing too well . Speaker 0:
Why ? What's wrong ?
Speaker 0: I haven't seen your father in like 5 years . How is he doing ? Speaker 1: He's not doing too well . Speaker 0: Why ? What's wrong ? Speaker 1:
About a year ago , he started feeling weak all the time .
Speaker 0: I haven't seen your father in like 5 years . How is he doing ? Speaker 1: He's not doing too well . Speaker 0: Why ? What's wrong ? Speaker 1: About a year ago , he started feeling weak all the time . Speaker 0:
Is it due to old age or is he sick .
Speaker 0: I haven't seen your father in like 5 years . How is he doing ? Speaker 1: He's not doing too well . Speaker 0: Why ? What's wrong ? Speaker 1: About a year ago , he started feeling weak all the time . Speaker 0: Is it due to old age or is he sick . Speaker 1:
Maybe a little of both . The doctor's can't point out anything specifically . I think it is because he didn't take care of himself during his youth .
Speaker 0: I haven't seen your father in like 5 years . How is he doing ? Speaker 1: He's not doing too well . Speaker 0: Why ? What's wrong ? Speaker 1: About a year ago , he started feeling weak all the time . Speaker 0: Is it due to old age or is he sick . Speaker 1: Maybe a little of both . The doctor's can't point out anything specifically . I think it is because he didn't take care of himself during his youth . Speaker 0:
That makes sense . It's important to take care of your health early in life .
Speaker 0: I haven't seen your father in like 5 years . How is he doing ? Speaker 1: He's not doing too well . Speaker 0: Why ? What's wrong ? Speaker 1: About a year ago , he started feeling weak all the time . Speaker 0: Is it due to old age or is he sick . Speaker 1: Maybe a little of both . The doctor's can't point out anything specifically . I think it is because he didn't take care of himself during his youth . Speaker 0: That makes sense . It's important to take care of your health early in life . Speaker 1:
That's what my father tells me almost everyday .
Speaker 0: I haven't seen your father in like 5 years . How is he doing ? Speaker 1: He's not doing too well . Speaker 0: Why ? What's wrong ? Speaker 1: About a year ago , he started feeling weak all the time . Speaker 0: Is it due to old age or is he sick . Speaker 1: Maybe a little of both . The doctor's can't point out anything specifically . I think it is because he didn't take care of himself during his youth . Speaker 0: That makes sense . It's important to take care of your health early in life . Speaker 1: That's what my father tells me almost everyday . Speaker 0:
Well , I hope he starts feeling better . Say hi to him for me .
Speaker 0: I haven't seen your father in like 5 years . How is he doing ? Speaker 1: He's not doing too well . Speaker 0: Why ? What's wrong ? Speaker 1: About a year ago , he started feeling weak all the time . Speaker 0: Is it due to old age or is he sick . Speaker 1: Maybe a little of both . The doctor's can't point out anything specifically . I think it is because he didn't take care of himself during his youth . Speaker 0: That makes sense . It's important to take care of your health early in life . Speaker 1: That's what my father tells me almost everyday . Speaker 0: Well , I hope he starts feeling better . Say hi to him for me . Speaker 1:
Thanks . I'll let him know .
Speaker 0: Wedding rings ! Speaker 1:
Oh , no ...
Speaker 0: Wedding rings ! Speaker 1: Oh , no ... Speaker 0:
Aren't they cool ? I like the settings .
Speaker 0: Wedding rings ! Speaker 1: Oh , no ... Speaker 0: Aren't they cool ? I like the settings . Speaker 1:
Jen , is there someone you're not telling me about ?
Speaker 0: Wedding rings ! Speaker 1: Oh , no ... Speaker 0: Aren't they cool ? I like the settings . Speaker 1: Jen , is there someone you're not telling me about ? Speaker 0:
No . I just like looking at wedding rings , OK ?
Speaker 0: Wedding rings ! Speaker 1: Oh , no ... Speaker 0: Aren't they cool ? I like the settings . Speaker 1: Jen , is there someone you're not telling me about ? Speaker 0: No . I just like looking at wedding rings , OK ? Speaker 1:
Women are such dreamers .
Speaker 0: Wedding rings ! Speaker 1: Oh , no ... Speaker 0: Aren't they cool ? I like the settings . Speaker 1: Jen , is there someone you're not telling me about ? Speaker 0: No . I just like looking at wedding rings , OK ? Speaker 1: Women are such dreamers . Speaker 0:
These are specially designed for the year 2000 !
Speaker 0: Hurry up , get in . Speaker 1:
I ’ m in , let ’ s go !
Speaker 0: Hurry up , get in . Speaker 1: I ’ m in , let ’ s go ! Speaker 0:
OK , make a left here . . . no wait , I meant make a right . Come on , speed up !
Speaker 0: Hurry up , get in . Speaker 1: I ’ m in , let ’ s go ! Speaker 0: OK , make a left here . . . no wait , I meant make a right . Come on , speed up ! Speaker 1:
Geez ! What ’ s the rush ?
Speaker 0: Hurry up , get in . Speaker 1: I ’ m in , let ’ s go ! Speaker 0: OK , make a left here . . . no wait , I meant make a right . Come on , speed up ! Speaker 1: Geez ! What ’ s the rush ? Speaker 0:
Don ’ t worry about it , just drive . Oh , no , the light is about to change . . . step on it !
Speaker 0: Hurry up , get in . Speaker 1: I ’ m in , let ’ s go ! Speaker 0: OK , make a left here . . . no wait , I meant make a right . Come on , speed up ! Speaker 1: Geez ! What ’ s the rush ? Speaker 0: Don ’ t worry about it , just drive . Oh , no , the light is about to change . . . step on it ! Speaker 1:
Are you nuts ! I ’ m not going to run a red light !
Speaker 0: Hurry up , get in . Speaker 1: I ’ m in , let ’ s go ! Speaker 0: OK , make a left here . . . no wait , I meant make a right . Come on , speed up ! Speaker 1: Geez ! What ’ s the rush ? Speaker 0: Don ’ t worry about it , just drive . Oh , no , the light is about to change . . . step on it ! Speaker 1: Are you nuts ! I ’ m not going to run a red light ! Speaker 0:
Whatever . Just turn right here . . . . The freeway will be packed at this hour . . . . let ’ s take a side street.Go on ! Get out of our way ! Move , move !
Speaker 0: Hurry up , get in . Speaker 1: I ’ m in , let ’ s go ! Speaker 0: OK , make a left here . . . no wait , I meant make a right . Come on , speed up ! Speaker 1: Geez ! What ’ s the rush ? Speaker 0: Don ’ t worry about it , just drive . Oh , no , the light is about to change . . . step on it ! Speaker 1: Are you nuts ! I ’ m not going to run a red light ! Speaker 0: Whatever . Just turn right here . . . . The freeway will be packed at this hour . . . . let ’ s take a side street.Go on ! Get out of our way ! Move , move ! Speaker 1:
What ’ s your problem ! Geez . Having a fit is not going to help !
Speaker 0: Hurry up , get in . Speaker 1: I ’ m in , let ’ s go ! Speaker 0: OK , make a left here . . . no wait , I meant make a right . Come on , speed up ! Speaker 1: Geez ! What ’ s the rush ? Speaker 0: Don ’ t worry about it , just drive . Oh , no , the light is about to change . . . step on it ! Speaker 1: Are you nuts ! I ’ m not going to run a red light ! Speaker 0: Whatever . Just turn right here . . . . The freeway will be packed at this hour . . . . let ’ s take a side street.Go on ! Get out of our way ! Move , move ! Speaker 1: What ’ s your problem ! Geez . Having a fit is not going to help ! Speaker 0:
Here , I know a short cut ... just go down here , and we ’ ll cut though Ashburn Heights . Let ’ s go , let ’ s go ! Watch out for that lady !
Speaker 0: Hurry up , get in . Speaker 1: I ’ m in , let ’ s go ! Speaker 0: OK , make a left here . . . no wait , I meant make a right . Come on , speed up ! Speaker 1: Geez ! What ’ s the rush ? Speaker 0: Don ’ t worry about it , just drive . Oh , no , the light is about to change . . . step on it ! Speaker 1: Are you nuts ! I ’ m not going to run a red light ! Speaker 0: Whatever . Just turn right here . . . . The freeway will be packed at this hour . . . . let ’ s take a side street.Go on ! Get out of our way ! Move , move ! Speaker 1: What ’ s your problem ! Geez . Having a fit is not going to help ! Speaker 0: Here , I know a short cut ... just go down here , and we ’ ll cut though Ashburn Heights . Let ’ s go , let ’ s go ! Watch out for that lady ! Speaker 1:
I ’ m going as fast as I can !
Speaker 0: Hurry up , get in . Speaker 1: I ’ m in , let ’ s go ! Speaker 0: OK , make a left here . . . no wait , I meant make a right . Come on , speed up ! Speaker 1: Geez ! What ’ s the rush ? Speaker 0: Don ’ t worry about it , just drive . Oh , no , the light is about to change . . . step on it ! Speaker 1: Are you nuts ! I ’ m not going to run a red light ! Speaker 0: Whatever . Just turn right here . . . . The freeway will be packed at this hour . . . . let ’ s take a side street.Go on ! Get out of our way ! Move , move ! Speaker 1: What ’ s your problem ! Geez . Having a fit is not going to help ! Speaker 0: Here , I know a short cut ... just go down here , and we ’ ll cut though Ashburn Heights . Let ’ s go , let ’ s go ! Watch out for that lady ! Speaker 1: I ’ m going as fast as I can ! Speaker 0:
Yes ! We made it . 5:58 , just before the library closes .
Speaker 0: Hurry up , get in . Speaker 1: I ’ m in , let ’ s go ! Speaker 0: OK , make a left here . . . no wait , I meant make a right . Come on , speed up ! Speaker 1: Geez ! What ’ s the rush ? Speaker 0: Don ’ t worry about it , just drive . Oh , no , the light is about to change . . . step on it ! Speaker 1: Are you nuts ! I ’ m not going to run a red light ! Speaker 0: Whatever . Just turn right here . . . . The freeway will be packed at this hour . . . . let ’ s take a side street.Go on ! Get out of our way ! Move , move ! Speaker 1: What ’ s your problem ! Geez . Having a fit is not going to help ! Speaker 0: Here , I know a short cut ... just go down here , and we ’ ll cut though Ashburn Heights . Let ’ s go , let ’ s go ! Watch out for that lady ! Speaker 1: I ’ m going as fast as I can ! Speaker 0: Yes ! We made it . 5:58 , just before the library closes . Speaker 1:
You ’ re such a geek !
Speaker 0: I've heard so much about Japan . Is it a beautiful country ? Speaker 1:
Not everyone thinks Japan is beautiful , but to me its beauty is breathtaking.You feel the same way about France , don't you ?
Speaker 0: I've heard so much about Japan . Is it a beautiful country ? Speaker 1: Not everyone thinks Japan is beautiful , but to me its beauty is breathtaking.You feel the same way about France , don't you ? Speaker 0:
Yes , I do feel the same way about France . The swift rivers , the fertile valleys , the large cities-its scenery is beautiful . Will you describe the geography of Japan ?
Speaker 0: I've heard so much about Japan . Is it a beautiful country ? Speaker 1: Not everyone thinks Japan is beautiful , but to me its beauty is breathtaking.You feel the same way about France , don't you ? Speaker 0: Yes , I do feel the same way about France . The swift rivers , the fertile valleys , the large cities-its scenery is beautiful . Will you describe the geography of Japan ? Speaker 1:
Well , it's made up of four large islands and many smaller islands located off the coast of the Asian main lands . France isn't an island , is it ?
Speaker 0: I've heard so much about Japan . Is it a beautiful country ? Speaker 1: Not everyone thinks Japan is beautiful , but to me its beauty is breathtaking.You feel the same way about France , don't you ? Speaker 0: Yes , I do feel the same way about France . The swift rivers , the fertile valleys , the large cities-its scenery is beautiful . Will you describe the geography of Japan ? Speaker 1: Well , it's made up of four large islands and many smaller islands located off the coast of the Asian main lands . France isn't an island , is it ? Speaker 0:
Oh , no , France isn't an island . It is located in the western part of the European continent . But France does have many fine harbors and port cities on its southern and western coasts . Does Japan have good harbors ?
Speaker 0: I've heard so much about Japan . Is it a beautiful country ? Speaker 1: Not everyone thinks Japan is beautiful , but to me its beauty is breathtaking.You feel the same way about France , don't you ? Speaker 0: Yes , I do feel the same way about France . The swift rivers , the fertile valleys , the large cities-its scenery is beautiful . Will you describe the geography of Japan ? Speaker 1: Well , it's made up of four large islands and many smaller islands located off the coast of the Asian main lands . France isn't an island , is it ? Speaker 0: Oh , no , France isn't an island . It is located in the western part of the European continent . But France does have many fine harbors and port cities on its southern and western coasts . Does Japan have good harbors ? Speaker 1:
Good harbors ! Yokohama is one of the most famous port cities in the world , and Japan is the largest shipbuilding nation in the world . Also , there are long mountain ranges in the southern is hands . France isn't very mountainous , is it ?
Speaker 0: I've heard so much about Japan . Is it a beautiful country ? Speaker 1: Not everyone thinks Japan is beautiful , but to me its beauty is breathtaking.You feel the same way about France , don't you ? Speaker 0: Yes , I do feel the same way about France . The swift rivers , the fertile valleys , the large cities-its scenery is beautiful . Will you describe the geography of Japan ? Speaker 1: Well , it's made up of four large islands and many smaller islands located off the coast of the Asian main lands . France isn't an island , is it ? Speaker 0: Oh , no , France isn't an island . It is located in the western part of the European continent . But France does have many fine harbors and port cities on its southern and western coasts . Does Japan have good harbors ? Speaker 1: Good harbors ! Yokohama is one of the most famous port cities in the world , and Japan is the largest shipbuilding nation in the world . Also , there are long mountain ranges in the southern is hands . France isn't very mountainous , is it ? Speaker 0:
No , France isn't very mountainous . But it does contain the Pyrenees , a large mountain range with high peaks and deep canyons . What kind of Climate does Japan have ?
Speaker 0: I've heard so much about Japan . Is it a beautiful country ? Speaker 1: Not everyone thinks Japan is beautiful , but to me its beauty is breathtaking.You feel the same way about France , don't you ? Speaker 0: Yes , I do feel the same way about France . The swift rivers , the fertile valleys , the large cities-its scenery is beautiful . Will you describe the geography of Japan ? Speaker 1: Well , it's made up of four large islands and many smaller islands located off the coast of the Asian main lands . France isn't an island , is it ? Speaker 0: Oh , no , France isn't an island . It is located in the western part of the European continent . But France does have many fine harbors and port cities on its southern and western coasts . Does Japan have good harbors ? Speaker 1: Good harbors ! Yokohama is one of the most famous port cities in the world , and Japan is the largest shipbuilding nation in the world . Also , there are long mountain ranges in the southern is hands . France isn't very mountainous , is it ? Speaker 0: No , France isn't very mountainous . But it does contain the Pyrenees , a large mountain range with high peaks and deep canyons . What kind of Climate does Japan have ? Speaker 1:
The Japanese climate is warm and moist in the south , mild in the central part and cold in the north . Except for Hokkaido , we don't get much snowfall at all . France has a mild climate , doesn't it ?
Speaker 0: I've heard so much about Japan . Is it a beautiful country ? Speaker 1: Not everyone thinks Japan is beautiful , but to me its beauty is breathtaking.You feel the same way about France , don't you ? Speaker 0: Yes , I do feel the same way about France . The swift rivers , the fertile valleys , the large cities-its scenery is beautiful . Will you describe the geography of Japan ? Speaker 1: Well , it's made up of four large islands and many smaller islands located off the coast of the Asian main lands . France isn't an island , is it ? Speaker 0: Oh , no , France isn't an island . It is located in the western part of the European continent . But France does have many fine harbors and port cities on its southern and western coasts . Does Japan have good harbors ? Speaker 1: Good harbors ! Yokohama is one of the most famous port cities in the world , and Japan is the largest shipbuilding nation in the world . Also , there are long mountain ranges in the southern is hands . France isn't very mountainous , is it ? Speaker 0: No , France isn't very mountainous . But it does contain the Pyrenees , a large mountain range with high peaks and deep canyons . What kind of Climate does Japan have ? Speaker 1: The Japanese climate is warm and moist in the south , mild in the central part and cold in the north . Except for Hokkaido , we don't get much snowfall at all . France has a mild climate , doesn't it ? Speaker 0:
Yes , the climate of France rarely has severe winters . In southern France , one can live in comfort the whole year . Is Japan good for farming ?
Speaker 0: I've heard so much about Japan . Is it a beautiful country ? Speaker 1: Not everyone thinks Japan is beautiful , but to me its beauty is breathtaking.You feel the same way about France , don't you ? Speaker 0: Yes , I do feel the same way about France . The swift rivers , the fertile valleys , the large cities-its scenery is beautiful . Will you describe the geography of Japan ? Speaker 1: Well , it's made up of four large islands and many smaller islands located off the coast of the Asian main lands . France isn't an island , is it ? Speaker 0: Oh , no , France isn't an island . It is located in the western part of the European continent . But France does have many fine harbors and port cities on its southern and western coasts . Does Japan have good harbors ? Speaker 1: Good harbors ! Yokohama is one of the most famous port cities in the world , and Japan is the largest shipbuilding nation in the world . Also , there are long mountain ranges in the southern is hands . France isn't very mountainous , is it ? Speaker 0: No , France isn't very mountainous . But it does contain the Pyrenees , a large mountain range with high peaks and deep canyons . What kind of Climate does Japan have ? Speaker 1: The Japanese climate is warm and moist in the south , mild in the central part and cold in the north . Except for Hokkaido , we don't get much snowfall at all . France has a mild climate , doesn't it ? Speaker 0: Yes , the climate of France rarely has severe winters . In southern France , one can live in comfort the whole year . Is Japan good for farming ? Speaker 1:
Yes , Japan is good for farming . Rice is the main crop , but Japan is also an industrial center . Fishing is very important , too . Rice isn't grown in France , is it ?
Speaker 0: I've heard so much about Japan . Is it a beautiful country ? Speaker 1: Not everyone thinks Japan is beautiful , but to me its beauty is breathtaking.You feel the same way about France , don't you ? Speaker 0: Yes , I do feel the same way about France . The swift rivers , the fertile valleys , the large cities-its scenery is beautiful . Will you describe the geography of Japan ? Speaker 1: Well , it's made up of four large islands and many smaller islands located off the coast of the Asian main lands . France isn't an island , is it ? Speaker 0: Oh , no , France isn't an island . It is located in the western part of the European continent . But France does have many fine harbors and port cities on its southern and western coasts . Does Japan have good harbors ? Speaker 1: Good harbors ! Yokohama is one of the most famous port cities in the world , and Japan is the largest shipbuilding nation in the world . Also , there are long mountain ranges in the southern is hands . France isn't very mountainous , is it ? Speaker 0: No , France isn't very mountainous . But it does contain the Pyrenees , a large mountain range with high peaks and deep canyons . What kind of Climate does Japan have ? Speaker 1: The Japanese climate is warm and moist in the south , mild in the central part and cold in the north . Except for Hokkaido , we don't get much snowfall at all . France has a mild climate , doesn't it ? Speaker 0: Yes , the climate of France rarely has severe winters . In southern France , one can live in comfort the whole year . Is Japan good for farming ? Speaker 1: Yes , Japan is good for farming . Rice is the main crop , but Japan is also an industrial center . Fishing is very important , too . Rice isn't grown in France , is it ? Speaker 0:
No , rice isn't grown in France . But farming , fishing and industry are also very important in France . I'd like to go to Japan some day . Would you like to visit France ?
Speaker 0: I've heard so much about Japan . Is it a beautiful country ? Speaker 1: Not everyone thinks Japan is beautiful , but to me its beauty is breathtaking.You feel the same way about France , don't you ? Speaker 0: Yes , I do feel the same way about France . The swift rivers , the fertile valleys , the large cities-its scenery is beautiful . Will you describe the geography of Japan ? Speaker 1: Well , it's made up of four large islands and many smaller islands located off the coast of the Asian main lands . France isn't an island , is it ? Speaker 0: Oh , no , France isn't an island . It is located in the western part of the European continent . But France does have many fine harbors and port cities on its southern and western coasts . Does Japan have good harbors ? Speaker 1: Good harbors ! Yokohama is one of the most famous port cities in the world , and Japan is the largest shipbuilding nation in the world . Also , there are long mountain ranges in the southern is hands . France isn't very mountainous , is it ? Speaker 0: No , France isn't very mountainous . But it does contain the Pyrenees , a large mountain range with high peaks and deep canyons . What kind of Climate does Japan have ? Speaker 1: The Japanese climate is warm and moist in the south , mild in the central part and cold in the north . Except for Hokkaido , we don't get much snowfall at all . France has a mild climate , doesn't it ? Speaker 0: Yes , the climate of France rarely has severe winters . In southern France , one can live in comfort the whole year . Is Japan good for farming ? Speaker 1: Yes , Japan is good for farming . Rice is the main crop , but Japan is also an industrial center . Fishing is very important , too . Rice isn't grown in France , is it ? Speaker 0: No , rice isn't grown in France . But farming , fishing and industry are also very important in France . I'd like to go to Japan some day . Would you like to visit France ? Speaker 1:
Yes . I'd like to visit France . I'd like to travel all over the world . As you describe it , France seems to be very much like Japan . I would like to see it for myself .
Speaker 0: I don't know why Mark often comes to me and asks me for advice . I smell some rat in it . Speaker 1:
He is sly . He is actually angling for compliments . But he may have got the crush on you .
Speaker 0: I don't know why Mark often comes to me and asks me for advice . I smell some rat in it . Speaker 1: He is sly . He is actually angling for compliments . But he may have got the crush on you . Speaker 0:
Nonsense ! There's no indication that he's in love with me .
Speaker 0: I don't know why Mark often comes to me and asks me for advice . I smell some rat in it . Speaker 1: He is sly . He is actually angling for compliments . But he may have got the crush on you . Speaker 0: Nonsense ! There's no indication that he's in love with me . Speaker 1:
Keep your fingers crossed . He may pop the question one of these days .
Speaker 0: Hi , why do you look so depressed today , Mike ? Speaker 1:
I had a terrible quarrel with my neighbor yesterday .
Speaker 0: Hi , why do you look so depressed today , Mike ? Speaker 1: I had a terrible quarrel with my neighbor yesterday . Speaker 0:
How come ?
Speaker 0: Hi , why do you look so depressed today , Mike ? Speaker 1: I had a terrible quarrel with my neighbor yesterday . Speaker 0: How come ? Speaker 1:
It is a long story . Basically , she thought I had laughed at her while I didn't .
Speaker 0: Hi , why do you look so depressed today , Mike ? Speaker 1: I had a terrible quarrel with my neighbor yesterday . Speaker 0: How come ? Speaker 1: It is a long story . Basically , she thought I had laughed at her while I didn't . Speaker 0:
I know everyone suffers when he is misunderstood . But why not take it easy ?
Speaker 0: Hi , why do you look so depressed today , Mike ? Speaker 1: I had a terrible quarrel with my neighbor yesterday . Speaker 0: How come ? Speaker 1: It is a long story . Basically , she thought I had laughed at her while I didn't . Speaker 0: I know everyone suffers when he is misunderstood . But why not take it easy ? Speaker 1:
Yeah . It's so nice of you to comfort me .
Speaker 0: Maybe we'd better go now . Speaker 1:
It's still early .
Speaker 0: Maybe we'd better go now . Speaker 1: It's still early . Speaker 0:
Gosh , it's already 10.Stay here if you like .
Speaker 0: Maybe we'd better go now . Speaker 1: It's still early . Speaker 0: Gosh , it's already 10.Stay here if you like . Speaker 1:
Since we're late , let's go to see a film .
Speaker 0: Maybe we'd better go now . Speaker 1: It's still early . Speaker 0: Gosh , it's already 10.Stay here if you like . Speaker 1: Since we're late , let's go to see a film . Speaker 0:
OK.Hurry up .
Speaker 0: My uncle passed away last night . Speaker 1:
My condolences .
Speaker 0: Diana , in your opinion , which is more important , IQ or EQ ? Speaker 1:
Why are you asking me the strange question , Jerry ?
Speaker 0: Diana , in your opinion , which is more important , IQ or EQ ? Speaker 1: Why are you asking me the strange question , Jerry ? Speaker 0:
I watched the movie Forrest Gump last night . And the question just lined in my mind .
Speaker 0: Diana , in your opinion , which is more important , IQ or EQ ? Speaker 1: Why are you asking me the strange question , Jerry ? Speaker 0: I watched the movie Forrest Gump last night . And the question just lined in my mind . Speaker 1:
Well . I think IQ matters more . But it won't work without EQ .
Speaker 0: Diana , in your opinion , which is more important , IQ or EQ ? Speaker 1: Why are you asking me the strange question , Jerry ? Speaker 0: I watched the movie Forrest Gump last night . And the question just lined in my mind . Speaker 1: Well . I think IQ matters more . But it won't work without EQ . Speaker 0:
Why ? You seem pretty sure about it .
Speaker 0: Diana , in your opinion , which is more important , IQ or EQ ? Speaker 1: Why are you asking me the strange question , Jerry ? Speaker 0: I watched the movie Forrest Gump last night . And the question just lined in my mind . Speaker 1: Well . I think IQ matters more . But it won't work without EQ . Speaker 0: Why ? You seem pretty sure about it . Speaker 1:
Because an intellectual mind can only be a beneficial thing in life .
Speaker 0: Diana , in your opinion , which is more important , IQ or EQ ? Speaker 1: Why are you asking me the strange question , Jerry ? Speaker 0: I watched the movie Forrest Gump last night . And the question just lined in my mind . Speaker 1: Well . I think IQ matters more . But it won't work without EQ . Speaker 0: Why ? You seem pretty sure about it . Speaker 1: Because an intellectual mind can only be a beneficial thing in life . Speaker 0:
But IQ is decided at birth.One can't expect to make a lot of improvement in it .
Speaker 0: Diana , in your opinion , which is more important , IQ or EQ ? Speaker 1: Why are you asking me the strange question , Jerry ? Speaker 0: I watched the movie Forrest Gump last night . And the question just lined in my mind . Speaker 1: Well . I think IQ matters more . But it won't work without EQ . Speaker 0: Why ? You seem pretty sure about it . Speaker 1: Because an intellectual mind can only be a beneficial thing in life . Speaker 0: But IQ is decided at birth.One can't expect to make a lot of improvement in it . Speaker 1:
That's why people's achievement varies greatly .
Speaker 0: Diana , in your opinion , which is more important , IQ or EQ ? Speaker 1: Why are you asking me the strange question , Jerry ? Speaker 0: I watched the movie Forrest Gump last night . And the question just lined in my mind . Speaker 1: Well . I think IQ matters more . But it won't work without EQ . Speaker 0: Why ? You seem pretty sure about it . Speaker 1: Because an intellectual mind can only be a beneficial thing in life . Speaker 0: But IQ is decided at birth.One can't expect to make a lot of improvement in it . Speaker 1: That's why people's achievement varies greatly . Speaker 0:
That ' s true , but what if one comes across some difficulties . He must rely on his EQ to deal with them .
Speaker 0: Diana , in your opinion , which is more important , IQ or EQ ? Speaker 1: Why are you asking me the strange question , Jerry ? Speaker 0: I watched the movie Forrest Gump last night . And the question just lined in my mind . Speaker 1: Well . I think IQ matters more . But it won't work without EQ . Speaker 0: Why ? You seem pretty sure about it . Speaker 1: Because an intellectual mind can only be a beneficial thing in life . Speaker 0: But IQ is decided at birth.One can't expect to make a lot of improvement in it . Speaker 1: That's why people's achievement varies greatly . Speaker 0: That ' s true , but what if one comes across some difficulties . He must rely on his EQ to deal with them . Speaker 1:
Yes , Jerry , can you share your understanding of EQ ?
Speaker 0: Diana , in your opinion , which is more important , IQ or EQ ? Speaker 1: Why are you asking me the strange question , Jerry ? Speaker 0: I watched the movie Forrest Gump last night . And the question just lined in my mind . Speaker 1: Well . I think IQ matters more . But it won't work without EQ . Speaker 0: Why ? You seem pretty sure about it . Speaker 1: Because an intellectual mind can only be a beneficial thing in life . Speaker 0: But IQ is decided at birth.One can't expect to make a lot of improvement in it . Speaker 1: That's why people's achievement varies greatly . Speaker 0: That ' s true , but what if one comes across some difficulties . He must rely on his EQ to deal with them . Speaker 1: Yes , Jerry , can you share your understanding of EQ ? Speaker 0:
I think it is independent of IQ and plays a prominent role in deciding the way we live our lives .
Speaker 0: Diana , in your opinion , which is more important , IQ or EQ ? Speaker 1: Why are you asking me the strange question , Jerry ? Speaker 0: I watched the movie Forrest Gump last night . And the question just lined in my mind . Speaker 1: Well . I think IQ matters more . But it won't work without EQ . Speaker 0: Why ? You seem pretty sure about it . Speaker 1: Because an intellectual mind can only be a beneficial thing in life . Speaker 0: But IQ is decided at birth.One can't expect to make a lot of improvement in it . Speaker 1: That's why people's achievement varies greatly . Speaker 0: That ' s true , but what if one comes across some difficulties . He must rely on his EQ to deal with them . Speaker 1: Yes , Jerry , can you share your understanding of EQ ? Speaker 0: I think it is independent of IQ and plays a prominent role in deciding the way we live our lives . Speaker 1:
Quite right . Have you noticed that a high IQ is not a must for one's success ?
Speaker 0: Diana , in your opinion , which is more important , IQ or EQ ? Speaker 1: Why are you asking me the strange question , Jerry ? Speaker 0: I watched the movie Forrest Gump last night . And the question just lined in my mind . Speaker 1: Well . I think IQ matters more . But it won't work without EQ . Speaker 0: Why ? You seem pretty sure about it . Speaker 1: Because an intellectual mind can only be a beneficial thing in life . Speaker 0: But IQ is decided at birth.One can't expect to make a lot of improvement in it . Speaker 1: That's why people's achievement varies greatly . Speaker 0: That ' s true , but what if one comes across some difficulties . He must rely on his EQ to deal with them . Speaker 1: Yes , Jerry , can you share your understanding of EQ ? Speaker 0: I think it is independent of IQ and plays a prominent role in deciding the way we live our lives . Speaker 1: Quite right . Have you noticed that a high IQ is not a must for one's success ? Speaker 0:
Just as Forrest ?
Speaker 0: Diana , in your opinion , which is more important , IQ or EQ ? Speaker 1: Why are you asking me the strange question , Jerry ? Speaker 0: I watched the movie Forrest Gump last night . And the question just lined in my mind . Speaker 1: Well . I think IQ matters more . But it won't work without EQ . Speaker 0: Why ? You seem pretty sure about it . Speaker 1: Because an intellectual mind can only be a beneficial thing in life . Speaker 0: But IQ is decided at birth.One can't expect to make a lot of improvement in it . Speaker 1: That's why people's achievement varies greatly . Speaker 0: That ' s true , but what if one comes across some difficulties . He must rely on his EQ to deal with them . Speaker 1: Yes , Jerry , can you share your understanding of EQ ? Speaker 0: I think it is independent of IQ and plays a prominent role in deciding the way we live our lives . Speaker 1: Quite right . Have you noticed that a high IQ is not a must for one's success ? Speaker 0: Just as Forrest ? Speaker 1:
Yes , his IQ is high enough for him to embrace the success as long as he can manage his EQ .
Speaker 0: Diana , in your opinion , which is more important , IQ or EQ ? Speaker 1: Why are you asking me the strange question , Jerry ? Speaker 0: I watched the movie Forrest Gump last night . And the question just lined in my mind . Speaker 1: Well . I think IQ matters more . But it won't work without EQ . Speaker 0: Why ? You seem pretty sure about it . Speaker 1: Because an intellectual mind can only be a beneficial thing in life . Speaker 0: But IQ is decided at birth.One can't expect to make a lot of improvement in it . Speaker 1: That's why people's achievement varies greatly . Speaker 0: That ' s true , but what if one comes across some difficulties . He must rely on his EQ to deal with them . Speaker 1: Yes , Jerry , can you share your understanding of EQ ? Speaker 0: I think it is independent of IQ and plays a prominent role in deciding the way we live our lives . Speaker 1: Quite right . Have you noticed that a high IQ is not a must for one's success ? Speaker 0: Just as Forrest ? Speaker 1: Yes , his IQ is high enough for him to embrace the success as long as he can manage his EQ . Speaker 0:
I got it .
Speaker 0: Come on ! It's time to go ! Speaker 1:
Wait a minute ! Just hold your horses ! What's your hurry , anyway ?
Speaker 0: Come on ! It's time to go ! Speaker 1: Wait a minute ! Just hold your horses ! What's your hurry , anyway ? Speaker 0:
Well , I've got to stop and get gas in the car , first .
Speaker 0: Come on ! It's time to go ! Speaker 1: Wait a minute ! Just hold your horses ! What's your hurry , anyway ? Speaker 0: Well , I've got to stop and get gas in the car , first . Speaker 1:
That won't take long .
Speaker 0: Come on ! It's time to go ! Speaker 1: Wait a minute ! Just hold your horses ! What's your hurry , anyway ? Speaker 0: Well , I've got to stop and get gas in the car , first . Speaker 1: That won't take long . Speaker 0:
Well , it won't if there no line at the pump .
Speaker 0: Come on ! It's time to go ! Speaker 1: Wait a minute ! Just hold your horses ! What's your hurry , anyway ? Speaker 0: Well , I've got to stop and get gas in the car , first . Speaker 1: That won't take long . Speaker 0: Well , it won't if there no line at the pump . Speaker 1:
Well , I'm not quite ready .
Speaker 0: Come on ! It's time to go ! Speaker 1: Wait a minute ! Just hold your horses ! What's your hurry , anyway ? Speaker 0: Well , I've got to stop and get gas in the car , first . Speaker 1: That won't take long . Speaker 0: Well , it won't if there no line at the pump . Speaker 1: Well , I'm not quite ready . Speaker 0:
I'll give you five more minutes , then I'm going on without you !
Speaker 0: Come on ! It's time to go ! Speaker 1: Wait a minute ! Just hold your horses ! What's your hurry , anyway ? Speaker 0: Well , I've got to stop and get gas in the car , first . Speaker 1: That won't take long . Speaker 0: Well , it won't if there no line at the pump . Speaker 1: Well , I'm not quite ready . Speaker 0: I'll give you five more minutes , then I'm going on without you ! Speaker 1:
You wouldn't do a thing like that !
Speaker 0: Come on ! It's time to go ! Speaker 1: Wait a minute ! Just hold your horses ! What's your hurry , anyway ? Speaker 0: Well , I've got to stop and get gas in the car , first . Speaker 1: That won't take long . Speaker 0: Well , it won't if there no line at the pump . Speaker 1: Well , I'm not quite ready . Speaker 0: I'll give you five more minutes , then I'm going on without you ! Speaker 1: You wouldn't do a thing like that ! Speaker 0:
Oh , yes , I would !
Speaker 0: How's business ? Speaker 1:
So so .
Speaker 0: Wow , that terrible movie is finally over . Next time I ’ m picking the film , because I don ’ t want to end up seeing a chick flick . Speaker 1:
Well you should have picked , in the end you always complain about everything .
Speaker 0: Wow , that terrible movie is finally over . Next time I ’ m picking the film , because I don ’ t want to end up seeing a chick flick . Speaker 1: Well you should have picked , in the end you always complain about everything . Speaker 0:
Not everything , just this film . Even the title is ridiculous . and it ’ s so long , those are the two and a half most wasted hours of my life , so much so that I ’ m thinking about asking them to give me my money back .