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Speaker 0: I hear scientists in the US have discovered a new AIDS vaccine . Speaker 1: Does it work ? Speaker 0: I don ’ t know . The report says it is better than the old vaccines . Speaker 1:
Don ’ t count on it . I think the best way to prevent AIDS is to keep yourself clean by having clean sex and keeping a regular sex partner .
Speaker 0: I hear scientists in the US have discovered a new AIDS vaccine . Speaker 1: Does it work ? Speaker 0: I don ’ t know . The report says it is better than the old vaccines . Speaker 1: Don ’ t count on it . I think the best way to prevent AIDS is to keep yourself clean by having clean sex and keeping a regular sex partner . Speaker 0:
Right . That ’ s why doctor say AIDS prevention means cleanness .
Speaker 0: Harry was angry last night . Speaker 1:
That's because he's getting nervous . Anyway , this is the first time he's directed a play .
Speaker 0: Harry was angry last night . Speaker 1: That's because he's getting nervous . Anyway , this is the first time he's directed a play . Speaker 0:
But he used to be very relaxed and cheerful . It's not like Harry to do a thing like that .
Speaker 0: Harry was angry last night . Speaker 1: That's because he's getting nervous . Anyway , this is the first time he's directed a play . Speaker 0: But he used to be very relaxed and cheerful . It's not like Harry to do a thing like that . Speaker 1:
Yes , you're right . Maybe there's any other reason .
Speaker 0: Did you get any pizza ? When I got there , only small one was left . What a pity ! Speaker 1:
I got the short end of the stick .
Speaker 0: Hello , Kevin . I hate to do this , but I have to cancel our appointment . Speaker 1:
Oh , no ! Why ? I was looking forward to seeing you at my new place .
Speaker 0: Hello , Kevin . I hate to do this , but I have to cancel our appointment . Speaker 1: Oh , no ! Why ? I was looking forward to seeing you at my new place . Speaker 0:
Yeah , I really wanted to come , too . But something unexpected in Shanghai have come up . I have to fly out for a few days , but I'll be back soon .
Speaker 0: Hello , Kevin . I hate to do this , but I have to cancel our appointment . Speaker 1: Oh , no ! Why ? I was looking forward to seeing you at my new place . Speaker 0: Yeah , I really wanted to come , too . But something unexpected in Shanghai have come up . I have to fly out for a few days , but I'll be back soon . Speaker 1:
No problem . Call me when you get back .
Speaker 0: Hello , Kevin . I hate to do this , but I have to cancel our appointment . Speaker 1: Oh , no ! Why ? I was looking forward to seeing you at my new place . Speaker 0: Yeah , I really wanted to come , too . But something unexpected in Shanghai have come up . I have to fly out for a few days , but I'll be back soon . Speaker 1: No problem . Call me when you get back . Speaker 0:
I should have some free time next week . Say , next Wednesday evening ?
Speaker 0: Hello , Kevin . I hate to do this , but I have to cancel our appointment . Speaker 1: Oh , no ! Why ? I was looking forward to seeing you at my new place . Speaker 0: Yeah , I really wanted to come , too . But something unexpected in Shanghai have come up . I have to fly out for a few days , but I'll be back soon . Speaker 1: No problem . Call me when you get back . Speaker 0: I should have some free time next week . Say , next Wednesday evening ? Speaker 1:
That's good for me , but do you think you'll be back by then ? I'd really like to see you .
Speaker 0: Hello , Kevin . I hate to do this , but I have to cancel our appointment . Speaker 1: Oh , no ! Why ? I was looking forward to seeing you at my new place . Speaker 0: Yeah , I really wanted to come , too . But something unexpected in Shanghai have come up . I have to fly out for a few days , but I'll be back soon . Speaker 1: No problem . Call me when you get back . Speaker 0: I should have some free time next week . Say , next Wednesday evening ? Speaker 1: That's good for me , but do you think you'll be back by then ? I'd really like to see you . Speaker 0:
Yeah , I'm expecting to come back on Tuesday .
Speaker 0: Hello , Kevin . I hate to do this , but I have to cancel our appointment . Speaker 1: Oh , no ! Why ? I was looking forward to seeing you at my new place . Speaker 0: Yeah , I really wanted to come , too . But something unexpected in Shanghai have come up . I have to fly out for a few days , but I'll be back soon . Speaker 1: No problem . Call me when you get back . Speaker 0: I should have some free time next week . Say , next Wednesday evening ? Speaker 1: That's good for me , but do you think you'll be back by then ? I'd really like to see you . Speaker 0: Yeah , I'm expecting to come back on Tuesday . Speaker 1:
Great ! That's settled then .
Speaker 0: Hello , Kevin . I hate to do this , but I have to cancel our appointment . Speaker 1: Oh , no ! Why ? I was looking forward to seeing you at my new place . Speaker 0: Yeah , I really wanted to come , too . But something unexpected in Shanghai have come up . I have to fly out for a few days , but I'll be back soon . Speaker 1: No problem . Call me when you get back . Speaker 0: I should have some free time next week . Say , next Wednesday evening ? Speaker 1: That's good for me , but do you think you'll be back by then ? I'd really like to see you . Speaker 0: Yeah , I'm expecting to come back on Tuesday . Speaker 1: Great ! That's settled then . Speaker 0:
OK .
Speaker 0: Hi , my name is Lean , and I'm from Russia . Speaker 1:
Nice to meet you , Lvan.My name is Alike . I'm from Japan .
Speaker 0: Hi , my name is Lean , and I'm from Russia . Speaker 1: Nice to meet you , Lvan.My name is Alike . I'm from Japan . Speaker 0:
To me English is a difficult language .
Speaker 0: Hi , my name is Lean , and I'm from Russia . Speaker 1: Nice to meet you , Lvan.My name is Alike . I'm from Japan . Speaker 0: To me English is a difficult language . Speaker 1:
A second language is always difficult .
Speaker 0: Hi , my name is Lean , and I'm from Russia . Speaker 1: Nice to meet you , Lvan.My name is Alike . I'm from Japan . Speaker 0: To me English is a difficult language . Speaker 1: A second language is always difficult . Speaker 0:
True , but English is harder than most.It ' s a crazy language .
Speaker 0: Hi , my name is Lean , and I'm from Russia . Speaker 1: Nice to meet you , Lvan.My name is Alike . I'm from Japan . Speaker 0: To me English is a difficult language . Speaker 1: A second language is always difficult . Speaker 0: True , but English is harder than most.It ' s a crazy language . Speaker 1:
A crazy language ? Why do you say that ?
Speaker 0: Hi , my name is Lean , and I'm from Russia . Speaker 1: Nice to meet you , Lvan.My name is Alike . I'm from Japan . Speaker 0: To me English is a difficult language . Speaker 1: A second language is always difficult . Speaker 0: True , but English is harder than most.It ' s a crazy language . Speaker 1: A crazy language ? Why do you say that ? Speaker 0:
One letter can have several pronunciations and one word can have several meanings .
Speaker 0: Hi , my name is Lean , and I'm from Russia . Speaker 1: Nice to meet you , Lvan.My name is Alike . I'm from Japan . Speaker 0: To me English is a difficult language . Speaker 1: A second language is always difficult . Speaker 0: True , but English is harder than most.It ' s a crazy language . Speaker 1: A crazy language ? Why do you say that ? Speaker 0: One letter can have several pronunciations and one word can have several meanings . Speaker 1:
No wonder you say English is a crazy language .
Speaker 0: May , is this the Hall of Ancient China ? Speaker 1:
Yes . Look at these historical relics here , amazing !
Speaker 0: May , is this the Hall of Ancient China ? Speaker 1: Yes . Look at these historical relics here , amazing ! Speaker 0:
Why are they all in glass boxes ?
Speaker 0: May , is this the Hall of Ancient China ? Speaker 1: Yes . Look at these historical relics here , amazing ! Speaker 0: Why are they all in glass boxes ? Speaker 1:
For protection . Some relics will turn to dust if exposed to air .
Speaker 0: May , is this the Hall of Ancient China ? Speaker 1: Yes . Look at these historical relics here , amazing ! Speaker 0: Why are they all in glass boxes ? Speaker 1: For protection . Some relics will turn to dust if exposed to air . Speaker 0:
So there isn't air in the glass boxes ?
Speaker 0: May , is this the Hall of Ancient China ? Speaker 1: Yes . Look at these historical relics here , amazing ! Speaker 0: Why are they all in glass boxes ? Speaker 1: For protection . Some relics will turn to dust if exposed to air . Speaker 0: So there isn't air in the glass boxes ? Speaker 1:
No , there isn't . There is a vacuum in every box .
Speaker 0: May , is this the Hall of Ancient China ? Speaker 1: Yes . Look at these historical relics here , amazing ! Speaker 0: Why are they all in glass boxes ? Speaker 1: For protection . Some relics will turn to dust if exposed to air . Speaker 0: So there isn't air in the glass boxes ? Speaker 1: No , there isn't . There is a vacuum in every box . Speaker 0:
I wonder how old these things are . Thousands of years ?
Speaker 0: May , is this the Hall of Ancient China ? Speaker 1: Yes . Look at these historical relics here , amazing ! Speaker 0: Why are they all in glass boxes ? Speaker 1: For protection . Some relics will turn to dust if exposed to air . Speaker 0: So there isn't air in the glass boxes ? Speaker 1: No , there isn't . There is a vacuum in every box . Speaker 0: I wonder how old these things are . Thousands of years ? Speaker 1:
Yeah , they all come from a very ancient time .
Speaker 0: May , is this the Hall of Ancient China ? Speaker 1: Yes . Look at these historical relics here , amazing ! Speaker 0: Why are they all in glass boxes ? Speaker 1: For protection . Some relics will turn to dust if exposed to air . Speaker 0: So there isn't air in the glass boxes ? Speaker 1: No , there isn't . There is a vacuum in every box . Speaker 0: I wonder how old these things are . Thousands of years ? Speaker 1: Yeah , they all come from a very ancient time . Speaker 0:
Hey , look at the tripod . I've seen it on TV .
Speaker 0: May , is this the Hall of Ancient China ? Speaker 1: Yes . Look at these historical relics here , amazing ! Speaker 0: Why are they all in glass boxes ? Speaker 1: For protection . Some relics will turn to dust if exposed to air . Speaker 0: So there isn't air in the glass boxes ? Speaker 1: No , there isn't . There is a vacuum in every box . Speaker 0: I wonder how old these things are . Thousands of years ? Speaker 1: Yeah , they all come from a very ancient time . Speaker 0: Hey , look at the tripod . I've seen it on TV . Speaker 1:
It was made 4,000 years ago . It's priceless !
Speaker 0: Honey come on ! We are going to be late ! Honestly , you take longer getting ready than I do ! Speaker 1:
I was drying my hair and ironing my shirt ! Can you come here for a sec ? I need your help .
Speaker 0: Honey come on ! We are going to be late ! Honestly , you take longer getting ready than I do ! Speaker 1: I was drying my hair and ironing my shirt ! Can you come here for a sec ? I need your help . Speaker 0:
What is it ? Why are all these clothes on the bed ?
Speaker 0: Honey come on ! We are going to be late ! Honestly , you take longer getting ready than I do ! Speaker 1: I was drying my hair and ironing my shirt ! Can you come here for a sec ? I need your help . Speaker 0: What is it ? Why are all these clothes on the bed ? Speaker 1:
I don ’ t know what to wear ! Ok , give me your opinion . Do you like the way this looks ? The striped short sleeved shirt with this checkered sweater and my lucky sandals . I like the cut and hemline of these shorts so I think I ’ ll wear these as well .
Speaker 0: Honey come on ! We are going to be late ! Honestly , you take longer getting ready than I do ! Speaker 1: I was drying my hair and ironing my shirt ! Can you come here for a sec ? I need your help . Speaker 0: What is it ? Why are all these clothes on the bed ? Speaker 1: I don ’ t know what to wear ! Ok , give me your opinion . Do you like the way this looks ? The striped short sleeved shirt with this checkered sweater and my lucky sandals . I like the cut and hemline of these shorts so I think I ’ ll wear these as well . Speaker 0:
Are you joking ? What am I going to do with you ? We are going to a dinner party not the beach ! Wear the shirt with the silk tie I bought you and these corduroy pants . It ’ s chilly outside so you can wear this coat .
Speaker 0: Honey come on ! We are going to be late ! Honestly , you take longer getting ready than I do ! Speaker 1: I was drying my hair and ironing my shirt ! Can you come here for a sec ? I need your help . Speaker 0: What is it ? Why are all these clothes on the bed ? Speaker 1: I don ’ t know what to wear ! Ok , give me your opinion . Do you like the way this looks ? The striped short sleeved shirt with this checkered sweater and my lucky sandals . I like the cut and hemline of these shorts so I think I ’ ll wear these as well . Speaker 0: Are you joking ? What am I going to do with you ? We are going to a dinner party not the beach ! Wear the shirt with the silk tie I bought you and these corduroy pants . It ’ s chilly outside so you can wear this coat . Speaker 1:
Thanks honey ! You have such great fashion sense.Now , what am I going to do with my hair ?
Speaker 0: How may I help you ? Speaker 1:
I need to return these books .
Speaker 0: How may I help you ? Speaker 1: I need to return these books . Speaker 0:
Give them here .
Speaker 0: How may I help you ? Speaker 1: I need to return these books . Speaker 0: Give them here . Speaker 1:
Here they are .
Speaker 0: How may I help you ? Speaker 1: I need to return these books . Speaker 0: Give them here . Speaker 1: Here they are . Speaker 0:
It appears these books are two weeks late .
Speaker 0: How may I help you ? Speaker 1: I need to return these books . Speaker 0: Give them here . Speaker 1: Here they are . Speaker 0: It appears these books are two weeks late . Speaker 1:
I forgot they were due .
Speaker 0: How may I help you ? Speaker 1: I need to return these books . Speaker 0: Give them here . Speaker 1: Here they are . Speaker 0: It appears these books are two weeks late . Speaker 1: I forgot they were due . Speaker 0:
You do realize you are going to have to pay late fees , right ?
Speaker 0: How may I help you ? Speaker 1: I need to return these books . Speaker 0: Give them here . Speaker 1: Here they are . Speaker 0: It appears these books are two weeks late . Speaker 1: I forgot they were due . Speaker 0: You do realize you are going to have to pay late fees , right ? Speaker 1:
How much is the late fee ?
Speaker 0: How may I help you ? Speaker 1: I need to return these books . Speaker 0: Give them here . Speaker 1: Here they are . Speaker 0: It appears these books are two weeks late . Speaker 1: I forgot they were due . Speaker 0: You do realize you are going to have to pay late fees , right ? Speaker 1: How much is the late fee ? Speaker 0:
The late fee is 25 cents a day .
Speaker 0: How may I help you ? Speaker 1: I need to return these books . Speaker 0: Give them here . Speaker 1: Here they are . Speaker 0: It appears these books are two weeks late . Speaker 1: I forgot they were due . Speaker 0: You do realize you are going to have to pay late fees , right ? Speaker 1: How much is the late fee ? Speaker 0: The late fee is 25 cents a day . Speaker 1:
So I have to pay 25 cents for each day the books are late ?
Speaker 0: How may I help you ? Speaker 1: I need to return these books . Speaker 0: Give them here . Speaker 1: Here they are . Speaker 0: It appears these books are two weeks late . Speaker 1: I forgot they were due . Speaker 0: You do realize you are going to have to pay late fees , right ? Speaker 1: How much is the late fee ? Speaker 0: The late fee is 25 cents a day . Speaker 1: So I have to pay 25 cents for each day the books are late ? Speaker 0:
It ’ s 25 cents for each book .
Speaker 0: How may I help you ? Speaker 1: I need to return these books . Speaker 0: Give them here . Speaker 1: Here they are . Speaker 0: It appears these books are two weeks late . Speaker 1: I forgot they were due . Speaker 0: You do realize you are going to have to pay late fees , right ? Speaker 1: How much is the late fee ? Speaker 0: The late fee is 25 cents a day . Speaker 1: So I have to pay 25 cents for each day the books are late ? Speaker 0: It ’ s 25 cents for each book . Speaker 1:
That ’ s a lot of money .
Speaker 0: So what kind of music turns you on ? Speaker 1:
Rock'n'Roll , I guess .
Speaker 0: So what kind of music turns you on ? Speaker 1: Rock'n'Roll , I guess . Speaker 0:
You mean the kind of stuff like Nirvana ?
Speaker 0: So what kind of music turns you on ? Speaker 1: Rock'n'Roll , I guess . Speaker 0: You mean the kind of stuff like Nirvana ? Speaker 1:
Not really . That ’ s pretty heavy metal .
Speaker 0: Hi , Robert . What happened to your face ? It looks swollen . Speaker 1:
I had to go get a cavity filled today .
Speaker 0: Hi , Robert . What happened to your face ? It looks swollen . Speaker 1: I had to go get a cavity filled today . Speaker 0:
Did it hurt ?
Speaker 0: Hi , Robert . What happened to your face ? It looks swollen . Speaker 1: I had to go get a cavity filled today . Speaker 0: Did it hurt ? Speaker 1:
I don't even wanna talk about it . It killed me !
Speaker 0: Hi , Robert . What happened to your face ? It looks swollen . Speaker 1: I had to go get a cavity filled today . Speaker 0: Did it hurt ? Speaker 1: I don't even wanna talk about it . It killed me ! Speaker 0:
How long were you in the chair ?
Speaker 0: Hi , Robert . What happened to your face ? It looks swollen . Speaker 1: I had to go get a cavity filled today . Speaker 0: Did it hurt ? Speaker 1: I don't even wanna talk about it . It killed me ! Speaker 0: How long were you in the chair ? Speaker 1:
It took quite a while , but the worst part was getting numbed . They had to give me 3 shoots .
Speaker 0: Hi , Robert . What happened to your face ? It looks swollen . Speaker 1: I had to go get a cavity filled today . Speaker 0: Did it hurt ? Speaker 1: I don't even wanna talk about it . It killed me ! Speaker 0: How long were you in the chair ? Speaker 1: It took quite a while , but the worst part was getting numbed . They had to give me 3 shoots . Speaker 0:
Well , I guess you've learned a good lesson , huh . You have to take good care of your teeth .
Speaker 0: Hi , Robert . What happened to your face ? It looks swollen . Speaker 1: I had to go get a cavity filled today . Speaker 0: Did it hurt ? Speaker 1: I don't even wanna talk about it . It killed me ! Speaker 0: How long were you in the chair ? Speaker 1: It took quite a while , but the worst part was getting numbed . They had to give me 3 shoots . Speaker 0: Well , I guess you've learned a good lesson , huh . You have to take good care of your teeth . Speaker 1:
No kidding . Not only can ’ t I stand the pain , but man ... dentists are expensive . The bill is going to be humungous !
Speaker 0: Hi , Robert . What happened to your face ? It looks swollen . Speaker 1: I had to go get a cavity filled today . Speaker 0: Did it hurt ? Speaker 1: I don't even wanna talk about it . It killed me ! Speaker 0: How long were you in the chair ? Speaker 1: It took quite a while , but the worst part was getting numbed . They had to give me 3 shoots . Speaker 0: Well , I guess you've learned a good lesson , huh . You have to take good care of your teeth . Speaker 1: No kidding . Not only can ’ t I stand the pain , but man ... dentists are expensive . The bill is going to be humungous ! Speaker 0:
Don't you have a dental insurance ?
Speaker 0: Hi , Robert . What happened to your face ? It looks swollen . Speaker 1: I had to go get a cavity filled today . Speaker 0: Did it hurt ? Speaker 1: I don't even wanna talk about it . It killed me ! Speaker 0: How long were you in the chair ? Speaker 1: It took quite a while , but the worst part was getting numbed . They had to give me 3 shoots . Speaker 0: Well , I guess you've learned a good lesson , huh . You have to take good care of your teeth . Speaker 1: No kidding . Not only can ’ t I stand the pain , but man ... dentists are expensive . The bill is going to be humungous ! Speaker 0: Don't you have a dental insurance ? Speaker 1:
I do , but it still does not cover everything .
Speaker 0: Merry Christmas ! Speaker 1:
The same to you !
Speaker 0: Merry Christmas ! Speaker 1: The same to you ! Speaker 0:
Are you doing anything special ?
Speaker 0: Merry Christmas ! Speaker 1: The same to you ! Speaker 0: Are you doing anything special ? Speaker 1:
We're having some friends over.What are you doing ?
Speaker 0: Merry Christmas ! Speaker 1: The same to you ! Speaker 0: Are you doing anything special ? Speaker 1: We're having some friends over.What are you doing ? Speaker 0:
Oh . I'm just going to take it easy .
Speaker 0: OK , guys . Here's the plan . Get the ball to the goal , and keep it away from Rich and Taylor ! Speaker 1:
Why ? Are they good ?
Speaker 0: OK , guys . Here's the plan . Get the ball to the goal , and keep it away from Rich and Taylor ! Speaker 1: Why ? Are they good ? Speaker 0:
They played ball at school . Here we go . Yi-jun , go out for a pass !
Speaker 0: OK , guys . Here's the plan . Get the ball to the goal , and keep it away from Rich and Taylor ! Speaker 1: Why ? Are they good ? Speaker 0: They played ball at school . Here we go . Yi-jun , go out for a pass ! Speaker 1:
I'm ready ! Whoa , what a hard throw ! I can't get that !
Speaker 0: OK , guys . Here's the plan . Get the ball to the goal , and keep it away from Rich and Taylor ! Speaker 1: Why ? Are they good ? Speaker 0: They played ball at school . Here we go . Yi-jun , go out for a pass ! Speaker 1: I'm ready ! Whoa , what a hard throw ! I can't get that ! Speaker 0:
Catch it , Yi-jun ! Run to the ball ! Uh-oh ! Slow down , you're going to hit ...
Speaker 0: OK , guys . Here's the plan . Get the ball to the goal , and keep it away from Rich and Taylor ! Speaker 1: Why ? Are they good ? Speaker 0: They played ball at school . Here we go . Yi-jun , go out for a pass ! Speaker 1: I'm ready ! Whoa , what a hard throw ! I can't get that ! Speaker 0: Catch it , Yi-jun ! Run to the ball ! Uh-oh ! Slow down , you're going to hit ... Speaker 1:
Ummmph !
Speaker 0: What are you doing ? Speaker 1:
I ’ m just looking at this map of the world . I ’ m preparing for a geography class .
Speaker 0: What are you doing ? Speaker 1: I ’ m just looking at this map of the world . I ’ m preparing for a geography class . Speaker 0:
There are no countries marked on the map .
Speaker 0: What are you doing ? Speaker 1: I ’ m just looking at this map of the world . I ’ m preparing for a geography class . Speaker 0: There are no countries marked on the map . Speaker 1:
No , there aren ’ t . this map just show the geographical features . Look at the Himalayan plateau with the highest peaks in the world .
Speaker 0: What are you doing ? Speaker 1: I ’ m just looking at this map of the world . I ’ m preparing for a geography class . Speaker 0: There are no countries marked on the map . Speaker 1: No , there aren ’ t . this map just show the geographical features . Look at the Himalayan plateau with the highest peaks in the world . Speaker 0:
The thing that I find most surprising is that most of the world is covered with water . Compared to the oceans , most countries are tiny .
Speaker 0: What are you doing ? Speaker 1: I ’ m just looking at this map of the world . I ’ m preparing for a geography class . Speaker 0: There are no countries marked on the map . Speaker 1: No , there aren ’ t . this map just show the geographical features . Look at the Himalayan plateau with the highest peaks in the world . Speaker 0: The thing that I find most surprising is that most of the world is covered with water . Compared to the oceans , most countries are tiny . Speaker 1:
I find it incredible how millions of years of volcanic activity have created mountains thousands of metres tall .
Speaker 0: What are you doing ? Speaker 1: I ’ m just looking at this map of the world . I ’ m preparing for a geography class . Speaker 0: There are no countries marked on the map . Speaker 1: No , there aren ’ t . this map just show the geographical features . Look at the Himalayan plateau with the highest peaks in the world . Speaker 0: The thing that I find most surprising is that most of the world is covered with water . Compared to the oceans , most countries are tiny . Speaker 1: I find it incredible how millions of years of volcanic activity have created mountains thousands of metres tall . Speaker 0:
Rivers have created deep valleys and canyons like the grand canyon .
Speaker 0: What are you doing ? Speaker 1: I ’ m just looking at this map of the world . I ’ m preparing for a geography class . Speaker 0: There are no countries marked on the map . Speaker 1: No , there aren ’ t . this map just show the geographical features . Look at the Himalayan plateau with the highest peaks in the world . Speaker 0: The thing that I find most surprising is that most of the world is covered with water . Compared to the oceans , most countries are tiny . Speaker 1: I find it incredible how millions of years of volcanic activity have created mountains thousands of metres tall . Speaker 0: Rivers have created deep valleys and canyons like the grand canyon . Speaker 1:
The oceans and landscapes all influence our climate .
Speaker 0: What are you doing ? Speaker 1: I ’ m just looking at this map of the world . I ’ m preparing for a geography class . Speaker 0: There are no countries marked on the map . Speaker 1: No , there aren ’ t . this map just show the geographical features . Look at the Himalayan plateau with the highest peaks in the world . Speaker 0: The thing that I find most surprising is that most of the world is covered with water . Compared to the oceans , most countries are tiny . Speaker 1: I find it incredible how millions of years of volcanic activity have created mountains thousands of metres tall . Speaker 0: Rivers have created deep valleys and canyons like the grand canyon . Speaker 1: The oceans and landscapes all influence our climate . Speaker 0:
It ’ s all so interesting . I ’ ll have to find more information about it on the internet . Or perhaps I should try and attend your geography class .
Speaker 0: What are you up to tonight , Steve ? Speaker 1:
I'm going to a disco with my friends .
Speaker 0: What are you up to tonight , Steve ? Speaker 1: I'm going to a disco with my friends . Speaker 0:
That sounds like fun . Have a good time .
Speaker 0: Well , I can ’ t believe your uncle and aunt came to stay with us for a week , and they did not even call us in advance . Speaker 1:
John , they are old-fashioned people from the Chinese countryside . That ’ s their custom .
Speaker 0: Well , I can ’ t believe your uncle and aunt came to stay with us for a week , and they did not even call us in advance . Speaker 1: John , they are old-fashioned people from the Chinese countryside . That ’ s their custom . Speaker 0:
I know , but it is hard for me to get used to your relatives coming to visit us , and without warning .
Speaker 0: Well , I can ’ t believe your uncle and aunt came to stay with us for a week , and they did not even call us in advance . Speaker 1: John , they are old-fashioned people from the Chinese countryside . That ’ s their custom . Speaker 0: I know , but it is hard for me to get used to your relatives coming to visit us , and without warning . Speaker 1:
Don ’ t your relatives visit other relatives ?
Speaker 0: Well , I can ’ t believe your uncle and aunt came to stay with us for a week , and they did not even call us in advance . Speaker 1: John , they are old-fashioned people from the Chinese countryside . That ’ s their custom . Speaker 0: I know , but it is hard for me to get used to your relatives coming to visit us , and without warning . Speaker 1: Don ’ t your relatives visit other relatives ? Speaker 0:
Yes , but Americans never visit without calling in advance , and they almost never stay overnight .
Speaker 0: Well , I can ’ t believe your uncle and aunt came to stay with us for a week , and they did not even call us in advance . Speaker 1: John , they are old-fashioned people from the Chinese countryside . That ’ s their custom . Speaker 0: I know , but it is hard for me to get used to your relatives coming to visit us , and without warning . Speaker 1: Don ’ t your relatives visit other relatives ? Speaker 0: Yes , but Americans never visit without calling in advance , and they almost never stay overnight . Speaker 1:
I think that maybe Chinese families are closer than your families .
Speaker 0: Well , I can ’ t believe your uncle and aunt came to stay with us for a week , and they did not even call us in advance . Speaker 1: John , they are old-fashioned people from the Chinese countryside . That ’ s their custom . Speaker 0: I know , but it is hard for me to get used to your relatives coming to visit us , and without warning . Speaker 1: Don ’ t your relatives visit other relatives ? Speaker 0: Yes , but Americans never visit without calling in advance , and they almost never stay overnight . Speaker 1: I think that maybe Chinese families are closer than your families . Speaker 0:
I think you ’ re right !
Speaker 0: What is today ? Speaker 1:
Thursday .
Speaker 0: What is today ? Speaker 1: Thursday . Speaker 0:
So the weekend is coming ! How about seeing a film !
Speaker 0: What is today ? Speaker 1: Thursday . Speaker 0: So the weekend is coming ! How about seeing a film ! Speaker 1:
I'd love to .
Speaker 0: Oh , George , what a beautiful day it is today ! The sun is hot and there are just a few clouds scattered here and there ! What a perfect day to be at the beach ! The kids are going to have so much fun ! A Speaker 1:
It does seem like the perfect day ! I ’ m glad we chose to get out of the city and enjoy the nice weather ! This looks like the perfect spot ! Ok kids , put on your sunscreen while your mom and I set up ca
Speaker 0: Oh , George , what a beautiful day it is today ! The sun is hot and there are just a few clouds scattered here and there ! What a perfect day to be at the beach ! The kids are going to have so much fun ! A Speaker 1: It does seem like the perfect day ! I ’ m glad we chose to get out of the city and enjoy the nice weather ! This looks like the perfect spot ! Ok kids , put on your sunscreen while your mom and I set up ca Speaker 0:
There we go . Can you help me with the umbrella ? Perfect .
Speaker 0: Oh , George , what a beautiful day it is today ! The sun is hot and there are just a few clouds scattered here and there ! What a perfect day to be at the beach ! The kids are going to have so much fun ! A Speaker 1: It does seem like the perfect day ! I ’ m glad we chose to get out of the city and enjoy the nice weather ! This looks like the perfect spot ! Ok kids , put on your sunscreen while your mom and I set up ca Speaker 0: There we go . Can you help me with the umbrella ? Perfect . Speaker 1:
Ok kids , here ’ sa beach ball and a Frisbee , a pail and a shovel . I want to see an impressive sandcastle by the time we leave . Don ’ t stray too far . Wait ! Leave your sandals here or put on your wet shoes
Speaker 0: Oh , George , what a beautiful day it is today ! The sun is hot and there are just a few clouds scattered here and there ! What a perfect day to be at the beach ! The kids are going to have so much fun ! A Speaker 1: It does seem like the perfect day ! I ’ m glad we chose to get out of the city and enjoy the nice weather ! This looks like the perfect spot ! Ok kids , put on your sunscreen while your mom and I set up ca Speaker 0: There we go . Can you help me with the umbrella ? Perfect . Speaker 1: Ok kids , here ’ sa beach ball and a Frisbee , a pail and a shovel . I want to see an impressive sandcastle by the time we leave . Don ’ t stray too far . Wait ! Leave your sandals here or put on your wet shoes Speaker 0:
And stay in the shallow area . I don ’ t want to see you go any farther than that sandbar ! It ’ s too deep out there and we didn ’ t bring your floatier .
Speaker 0: Oh , George , what a beautiful day it is today ! The sun is hot and there are just a few clouds scattered here and there ! What a perfect day to be at the beach ! The kids are going to have so much fun ! A Speaker 1: It does seem like the perfect day ! I ’ m glad we chose to get out of the city and enjoy the nice weather ! This looks like the perfect spot ! Ok kids , put on your sunscreen while your mom and I set up ca Speaker 0: There we go . Can you help me with the umbrella ? Perfect . Speaker 1: Ok kids , here ’ sa beach ball and a Frisbee , a pail and a shovel . I want to see an impressive sandcastle by the time we leave . Don ’ t stray too far . Wait ! Leave your sandals here or put on your wet shoes Speaker 0: And stay in the shallow area . I don ’ t want to see you go any farther than that sandbar ! It ’ s too deep out there and we didn ’ t bring your floatier . Speaker 1:
You ’ re back already ? The water was too cold , huh ? I ’ ll tell you a secret . Do you see that small pool of water over there ? It ’ ll be warmer in there . Go see if you can find some seashells or catch some
Speaker 0: Oh , George , what a beautiful day it is today ! The sun is hot and there are just a few clouds scattered here and there ! What a perfect day to be at the beach ! The kids are going to have so much fun ! A Speaker 1: It does seem like the perfect day ! I ’ m glad we chose to get out of the city and enjoy the nice weather ! This looks like the perfect spot ! Ok kids , put on your sunscreen while your mom and I set up ca Speaker 0: There we go . Can you help me with the umbrella ? Perfect . Speaker 1: Ok kids , here ’ sa beach ball and a Frisbee , a pail and a shovel . I want to see an impressive sandcastle by the time we leave . Don ’ t stray too far . Wait ! Leave your sandals here or put on your wet shoes Speaker 0: And stay in the shallow area . I don ’ t want to see you go any farther than that sandbar ! It ’ s too deep out there and we didn ’ t bring your floatier . Speaker 1: You ’ re back already ? The water was too cold , huh ? I ’ ll tell you a secret . Do you see that small pool of water over there ? It ’ ll be warmer in there . Go see if you can find some seashells or catch some Speaker 0:
What is that ? A jellyfish ? Jeremy , put that down right now ! It could sting you !
Speaker 0: Oh , George , what a beautiful day it is today ! The sun is hot and there are just a few clouds scattered here and there ! What a perfect day to be at the beach ! The kids are going to have so much fun ! A Speaker 1: It does seem like the perfect day ! I ’ m glad we chose to get out of the city and enjoy the nice weather ! This looks like the perfect spot ! Ok kids , put on your sunscreen while your mom and I set up ca Speaker 0: There we go . Can you help me with the umbrella ? Perfect . Speaker 1: Ok kids , here ’ sa beach ball and a Frisbee , a pail and a shovel . I want to see an impressive sandcastle by the time we leave . Don ’ t stray too far . Wait ! Leave your sandals here or put on your wet shoes Speaker 0: And stay in the shallow area . I don ’ t want to see you go any farther than that sandbar ! It ’ s too deep out there and we didn ’ t bring your floatier . Speaker 1: You ’ re back already ? The water was too cold , huh ? I ’ ll tell you a secret . Do you see that small pool of water over there ? It ’ ll be warmer in there . Go see if you can find some seashells or catch some Speaker 0: What is that ? A jellyfish ? Jeremy , put that down right now ! It could sting you ! Speaker 1:
Ah ! Not on me ! Ow !
Speaker 0: What do you think about studying in the U . S . ? Speaker 1:
Well , for many international students , coming to the United States and living here and studying can be quite a daunting experience , especially when finding a house on campus or off campus .
Speaker 0: What do you think about studying in the U . S . ? Speaker 1: Well , for many international students , coming to the United States and living here and studying can be quite a daunting experience , especially when finding a house on campus or off campus . Speaker 0:
Do you have any advice ?
Speaker 0: What do you think about studying in the U . S . ? Speaker 1: Well , for many international students , coming to the United States and living here and studying can be quite a daunting experience , especially when finding a house on campus or off campus . Speaker 0: Do you have any advice ? Speaker 1:
I think first of all for first-time students , coming and living on campus in dormitories can provide a certain level of security .
Speaker 0: What do you think about studying in the U . S . ? Speaker 1: Well , for many international students , coming to the United States and living here and studying can be quite a daunting experience , especially when finding a house on campus or off campus . Speaker 0: Do you have any advice ? Speaker 1: I think first of all for first-time students , coming and living on campus in dormitories can provide a certain level of security . Speaker 0:
Anything else ?
Speaker 0: What do you think about studying in the U . S . ? Speaker 1: Well , for many international students , coming to the United States and living here and studying can be quite a daunting experience , especially when finding a house on campus or off campus . Speaker 0: Do you have any advice ? Speaker 1: I think first of all for first-time students , coming and living on campus in dormitories can provide a certain level of security . Speaker 0: Anything else ? Speaker 1:
Uh , when you live off campus , there might be a certain amount of flexibility in choosing roommates that you might not have when living on campus .
Speaker 0: What do you think about studying in the U . S . ? Speaker 1: Well , for many international students , coming to the United States and living here and studying can be quite a daunting experience , especially when finding a house on campus or off campus . Speaker 0: Do you have any advice ? Speaker 1: I think first of all for first-time students , coming and living on campus in dormitories can provide a certain level of security . Speaker 0: Anything else ? Speaker 1: Uh , when you live off campus , there might be a certain amount of flexibility in choosing roommates that you might not have when living on campus . Speaker 0:
I will think over your advice .
Speaker 0: What do you think about studying in the U . S . ? Speaker 1: Well , for many international students , coming to the United States and living here and studying can be quite a daunting experience , especially when finding a house on campus or off campus . Speaker 0: Do you have any advice ? Speaker 1: I think first of all for first-time students , coming and living on campus in dormitories can provide a certain level of security . Speaker 0: Anything else ? Speaker 1: Uh , when you live off campus , there might be a certain amount of flexibility in choosing roommates that you might not have when living on campus . Speaker 0: I will think over your advice . Speaker 1:
Well , of course , the choice is up to you . Good luck !