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Speaker 0: Professor , do you have a few moments when I could meet with you ? Speaker 1: I schedule my appointments from two to four on Saturday ; what works best for you ? Speaker 0: Three would be a good time . Speaker 1: Great , do you need directions to my office ? Speaker 0:
I'm not sure .
Speaker 0: Professor , do you have a few moments when I could meet with you ? Speaker 1: I schedule my appointments from two to four on Saturday ; what works best for you ? Speaker 0: Three would be a good time . Speaker 1: Great , do you need directions to my office ? Speaker 0: I'm not sure . Speaker 1:
Well , just make sure to go through the double doors , and I'll be on the right .
Speaker 0: Professor , do you have a few moments when I could meet with you ? Speaker 1: I schedule my appointments from two to four on Saturday ; what works best for you ? Speaker 0: Three would be a good time . Speaker 1: Great , do you need directions to my office ? Speaker 0: I'm not sure . Speaker 1: Well , just make sure to go through the double doors , and I'll be on the right . Speaker 0:
OK , I'll find it .
Speaker 0: Professor , do you have a few moments when I could meet with you ? Speaker 1: I schedule my appointments from two to four on Saturday ; what works best for you ? Speaker 0: Three would be a good time . Speaker 1: Great , do you need directions to my office ? Speaker 0: I'm not sure . Speaker 1: Well , just make sure to go through the double doors , and I'll be on the right . Speaker 0: OK , I'll find it . Speaker 1:
It's very easy to find .
Speaker 0: Professor , do you have a few moments when I could meet with you ? Speaker 1: I schedule my appointments from two to four on Saturday ; what works best for you ? Speaker 0: Three would be a good time . Speaker 1: Great , do you need directions to my office ? Speaker 0: I'm not sure . Speaker 1: Well , just make sure to go through the double doors , and I'll be on the right . Speaker 0: OK , I'll find it . Speaker 1: It's very easy to find . Speaker 0:
See you then .
Speaker 0: Professor , do you have a few moments when I could meet with you ? Speaker 1: I schedule my appointments from two to four on Saturday ; what works best for you ? Speaker 0: Three would be a good time . Speaker 1: Great , do you need directions to my office ? Speaker 0: I'm not sure . Speaker 1: Well , just make sure to go through the double doors , and I'll be on the right . Speaker 0: OK , I'll find it . Speaker 1: It's very easy to find . Speaker 0: See you then . Speaker 1:
I will enjoy seeing you ; have a good week !
Speaker 0: The boy threw up . Speaker 1:
That's disgusting .
Speaker 0: Bill . Bill ! You gotta help me ! Speaker 1:
What ’ s wrong ? Slow down or you are gonna give yourself a heart attack .
Speaker 0: Bill . Bill ! You gotta help me ! Speaker 1: What ’ s wrong ? Slow down or you are gonna give yourself a heart attack . Speaker 0:
Tomorrow is Christmas and I haven ’ t bought my mom anything ! I ’ m such a bad son !
Speaker 0: Bill . Bill ! You gotta help me ! Speaker 1: What ’ s wrong ? Slow down or you are gonna give yourself a heart attack . Speaker 0: Tomorrow is Christmas and I haven ’ t bought my mom anything ! I ’ m such a bad son ! Speaker 1:
Take it easy ! Let ’ s go to the mall , window shop a little and see if there is anything she might like .
Speaker 0: Bill . Bill ! You gotta help me ! Speaker 1: What ’ s wrong ? Slow down or you are gonna give yourself a heart attack . Speaker 0: Tomorrow is Christmas and I haven ’ t bought my mom anything ! I ’ m such a bad son ! Speaker 1: Take it easy ! Let ’ s go to the mall , window shop a little and see if there is anything she might like . Speaker 0:
That ’ s just it ! I don ’ t know what to get her ! Last year I got her a ring that was two sizes too big and a pair of shoes five sizes too small ! I suck at getting presents for people .
Speaker 0: Bill . Bill ! You gotta help me ! Speaker 1: What ’ s wrong ? Slow down or you are gonna give yourself a heart attack . Speaker 0: Tomorrow is Christmas and I haven ’ t bought my mom anything ! I ’ m such a bad son ! Speaker 1: Take it easy ! Let ’ s go to the mall , window shop a little and see if there is anything she might like . Speaker 0: That ’ s just it ! I don ’ t know what to get her ! Last year I got her a ring that was two sizes too big and a pair of shoes five sizes too small ! I suck at getting presents for people . Speaker 1:
That ’ s where you ’ re making a big mistake ! You can ’ t just guess peoples ’ likes or sizes ! Especially with clothes or jewelry . On top of that , I think that you should get your mom something that shows how much you love her . At the same time you should show her that you took the time and effort to look for something that she would really like !
Speaker 0: Bill . Bill ! You gotta help me ! Speaker 1: What ’ s wrong ? Slow down or you are gonna give yourself a heart attack . Speaker 0: Tomorrow is Christmas and I haven ’ t bought my mom anything ! I ’ m such a bad son ! Speaker 1: Take it easy ! Let ’ s go to the mall , window shop a little and see if there is anything she might like . Speaker 0: That ’ s just it ! I don ’ t know what to get her ! Last year I got her a ring that was two sizes too big and a pair of shoes five sizes too small ! I suck at getting presents for people . Speaker 1: That ’ s where you ’ re making a big mistake ! You can ’ t just guess peoples ’ likes or sizes ! Especially with clothes or jewelry . On top of that , I think that you should get your mom something that shows how much you love her . At the same time you should show her that you took the time and effort to look for something that she would really like ! Speaker 0:
Yeah , you ’ re right . When it comes down to it , I can be pretty tacky .
Speaker 0: Bill . Bill ! You gotta help me ! Speaker 1: What ’ s wrong ? Slow down or you are gonna give yourself a heart attack . Speaker 0: Tomorrow is Christmas and I haven ’ t bought my mom anything ! I ’ m such a bad son ! Speaker 1: Take it easy ! Let ’ s go to the mall , window shop a little and see if there is anything she might like . Speaker 0: That ’ s just it ! I don ’ t know what to get her ! Last year I got her a ring that was two sizes too big and a pair of shoes five sizes too small ! I suck at getting presents for people . Speaker 1: That ’ s where you ’ re making a big mistake ! You can ’ t just guess peoples ’ likes or sizes ! Especially with clothes or jewelry . On top of that , I think that you should get your mom something that shows how much you love her . At the same time you should show her that you took the time and effort to look for something that she would really like ! Speaker 0: Yeah , you ’ re right . When it comes down to it , I can be pretty tacky . Speaker 1:
Yeah , tell me about it . I know ! Your mom is trying to learn Spanish , right ? Why don ’ t you get her a gift certificate for this great website I saw called SpanishPod .
Speaker 0: Bill . Bill ! You gotta help me ! Speaker 1: What ’ s wrong ? Slow down or you are gonna give yourself a heart attack . Speaker 0: Tomorrow is Christmas and I haven ’ t bought my mom anything ! I ’ m such a bad son ! Speaker 1: Take it easy ! Let ’ s go to the mall , window shop a little and see if there is anything she might like . Speaker 0: That ’ s just it ! I don ’ t know what to get her ! Last year I got her a ring that was two sizes too big and a pair of shoes five sizes too small ! I suck at getting presents for people . Speaker 1: That ’ s where you ’ re making a big mistake ! You can ’ t just guess peoples ’ likes or sizes ! Especially with clothes or jewelry . On top of that , I think that you should get your mom something that shows how much you love her . At the same time you should show her that you took the time and effort to look for something that she would really like ! Speaker 0: Yeah , you ’ re right . When it comes down to it , I can be pretty tacky . Speaker 1: Yeah , tell me about it . I know ! Your mom is trying to learn Spanish , right ? Why don ’ t you get her a gift certificate for this great website I saw called SpanishPod . Speaker 0:
Now that ’ s a great idea !
Speaker 0: Happy birthday , Ms . Lin . Here is a present for you . Speaker 1:
Oh , thank you ! It's very kind of you . Ah , it is a porcelain vase .
Speaker 0: Happy birthday , Ms . Lin . Here is a present for you . Speaker 1: Oh , thank you ! It's very kind of you . Ah , it is a porcelain vase . Speaker 0:
I hope you like it .
Speaker 0: Happy birthday , Ms . Lin . Here is a present for you . Speaker 1: Oh , thank you ! It's very kind of you . Ah , it is a porcelain vase . Speaker 0: I hope you like it . Speaker 1:
Yes , it is lovely . I have been expecting something like this for a long time . Thanks ever so much .
Speaker 0: Happy birthday , Ms . Lin . Here is a present for you . Speaker 1: Oh , thank you ! It's very kind of you . Ah , it is a porcelain vase . Speaker 0: I hope you like it . Speaker 1: Yes , it is lovely . I have been expecting something like this for a long time . Thanks ever so much . Speaker 0:
I am glad you like it .
Speaker 0: Cheer ! Speaker 1:
Cheer !
Speaker 0: Cheer ! Speaker 1: Cheer ! Speaker 0:
So what time tomorrow ?
Speaker 0: Cheer ! Speaker 1: Cheer ! Speaker 0: So what time tomorrow ? Speaker 1:
Half past seven in the morning .
Speaker 0: Cheer ! Speaker 1: Cheer ! Speaker 0: So what time tomorrow ? Speaker 1: Half past seven in the morning . Speaker 0:
Where to meet ?
Speaker 0: Cheer ! Speaker 1: Cheer ! Speaker 0: So what time tomorrow ? Speaker 1: Half past seven in the morning . Speaker 0: Where to meet ? Speaker 1:
In the market .
Speaker 0: Cheer ! Speaker 1: Cheer ! Speaker 0: So what time tomorrow ? Speaker 1: Half past seven in the morning . Speaker 0: Where to meet ? Speaker 1: In the market . Speaker 0:
OK . Bottoms up .
Speaker 0: Cheer ! Speaker 1: Cheer ! Speaker 0: So what time tomorrow ? Speaker 1: Half past seven in the morning . Speaker 0: Where to meet ? Speaker 1: In the market . Speaker 0: OK . Bottoms up . Speaker 1:
Bottoms up .
Speaker 0: Cheer ! Speaker 1: Cheer ! Speaker 0: So what time tomorrow ? Speaker 1: Half past seven in the morning . Speaker 0: Where to meet ? Speaker 1: In the market . Speaker 0: OK . Bottoms up . Speaker 1: Bottoms up . Speaker 0:
It's on me .
Speaker 0: Cheer ! Speaker 1: Cheer ! Speaker 0: So what time tomorrow ? Speaker 1: Half past seven in the morning . Speaker 0: Where to meet ? Speaker 1: In the market . Speaker 0: OK . Bottoms up . Speaker 1: Bottoms up . Speaker 0: It's on me . Speaker 1:
Thank you . This place is nice .
Speaker 0: Wow , Is winter always this cold in Taiwan ? Speaker 1:
Not really . It's much warmer usually . Your are not used to cold weather ?
Speaker 0: Wow , Is winter always this cold in Taiwan ? Speaker 1: Not really . It's much warmer usually . Your are not used to cold weather ? Speaker 0:
No , I am from south California . This is my first real winter .
Speaker 0: Wow , Is winter always this cold in Taiwan ? Speaker 1: Not really . It's much warmer usually . Your are not used to cold weather ? Speaker 0: No , I am from south California . This is my first real winter . Speaker 1:
Well , You'd better get some more warm clothes .
Speaker 0: Wow , Is winter always this cold in Taiwan ? Speaker 1: Not really . It's much warmer usually . Your are not used to cold weather ? Speaker 0: No , I am from south California . This is my first real winter . Speaker 1: Well , You'd better get some more warm clothes . Speaker 0:
What's the temperature today anyway ?
Speaker 0: Wow , Is winter always this cold in Taiwan ? Speaker 1: Not really . It's much warmer usually . Your are not used to cold weather ? Speaker 0: No , I am from south California . This is my first real winter . Speaker 1: Well , You'd better get some more warm clothes . Speaker 0: What's the temperature today anyway ? Speaker 1:
I would say it's about 5 degree Celsius .
Speaker 0: Good evening , Mr.Brown . Speaker 1:
Good evening , David.Good evening , Mary.It ' s so good of you both to come .
Speaker 0: Good evening , Mr.Brown . Speaker 1: Good evening , David.Good evening , Mary.It ' s so good of you both to come . Speaker 0:
It's nice of you to invite us .
Speaker 0: what are you listening to ? Is that Beethoven or Mozart ? Speaker 1:
it's Beethoven . Do you like it ?
Speaker 0: what are you listening to ? Is that Beethoven or Mozart ? Speaker 1: it's Beethoven . Do you like it ? Speaker 0:
I think Beethoven's music is incredible . I've heard that listening to it can make you more intelligent , too . Do you believe that ?
Speaker 0: what are you listening to ? Is that Beethoven or Mozart ? Speaker 1: it's Beethoven . Do you like it ? Speaker 0: I think Beethoven's music is incredible . I've heard that listening to it can make you more intelligent , too . Do you believe that ? Speaker 1:
I don't know about that , but I do think that it helps people relax .
Speaker 0: what are you listening to ? Is that Beethoven or Mozart ? Speaker 1: it's Beethoven . Do you like it ? Speaker 0: I think Beethoven's music is incredible . I've heard that listening to it can make you more intelligent , too . Do you believe that ? Speaker 1: I don't know about that , but I do think that it helps people relax . Speaker 0:
what other kind of music do you listen to ?
Speaker 0: what are you listening to ? Is that Beethoven or Mozart ? Speaker 1: it's Beethoven . Do you like it ? Speaker 0: I think Beethoven's music is incredible . I've heard that listening to it can make you more intelligent , too . Do you believe that ? Speaker 1: I don't know about that , but I do think that it helps people relax . Speaker 0: what other kind of music do you listen to ? Speaker 1:
actually , I mostly just listen classical music . What about you ?
Speaker 0: what are you listening to ? Is that Beethoven or Mozart ? Speaker 1: it's Beethoven . Do you like it ? Speaker 0: I think Beethoven's music is incredible . I've heard that listening to it can make you more intelligent , too . Do you believe that ? Speaker 1: I don't know about that , but I do think that it helps people relax . Speaker 0: what other kind of music do you listen to ? Speaker 1: actually , I mostly just listen classical music . What about you ? Speaker 0:
to be honest , I think classical music is too complicated for me .
Speaker 0: what are you listening to ? Is that Beethoven or Mozart ? Speaker 1: it's Beethoven . Do you like it ? Speaker 0: I think Beethoven's music is incredible . I've heard that listening to it can make you more intelligent , too . Do you believe that ? Speaker 1: I don't know about that , but I do think that it helps people relax . Speaker 0: what other kind of music do you listen to ? Speaker 1: actually , I mostly just listen classical music . What about you ? Speaker 0: to be honest , I think classical music is too complicated for me . Speaker 1:
what kind of music do you prefer then ?
Speaker 0: what are you listening to ? Is that Beethoven or Mozart ? Speaker 1: it's Beethoven . Do you like it ? Speaker 0: I think Beethoven's music is incredible . I've heard that listening to it can make you more intelligent , too . Do you believe that ? Speaker 1: I don't know about that , but I do think that it helps people relax . Speaker 0: what other kind of music do you listen to ? Speaker 1: actually , I mostly just listen classical music . What about you ? Speaker 0: to be honest , I think classical music is too complicated for me . Speaker 1: what kind of music do you prefer then ? Speaker 0:
I like pop music . Do you ?
Speaker 0: what are you listening to ? Is that Beethoven or Mozart ? Speaker 1: it's Beethoven . Do you like it ? Speaker 0: I think Beethoven's music is incredible . I've heard that listening to it can make you more intelligent , too . Do you believe that ? Speaker 1: I don't know about that , but I do think that it helps people relax . Speaker 0: what other kind of music do you listen to ? Speaker 1: actually , I mostly just listen classical music . What about you ? Speaker 0: to be honest , I think classical music is too complicated for me . Speaker 1: what kind of music do you prefer then ? Speaker 0: I like pop music . Do you ? Speaker 1:
not really . I don't think pop music has much depth .
Speaker 0: what are you listening to ? Is that Beethoven or Mozart ? Speaker 1: it's Beethoven . Do you like it ? Speaker 0: I think Beethoven's music is incredible . I've heard that listening to it can make you more intelligent , too . Do you believe that ? Speaker 1: I don't know about that , but I do think that it helps people relax . Speaker 0: what other kind of music do you listen to ? Speaker 1: actually , I mostly just listen classical music . What about you ? Speaker 0: to be honest , I think classical music is too complicated for me . Speaker 1: what kind of music do you prefer then ? Speaker 0: I like pop music . Do you ? Speaker 1: not really . I don't think pop music has much depth . Speaker 0:
I see what you mean . I think that's way I like it so much .
Speaker 0: what are you listening to ? Is that Beethoven or Mozart ? Speaker 1: it's Beethoven . Do you like it ? Speaker 0: I think Beethoven's music is incredible . I've heard that listening to it can make you more intelligent , too . Do you believe that ? Speaker 1: I don't know about that , but I do think that it helps people relax . Speaker 0: what other kind of music do you listen to ? Speaker 1: actually , I mostly just listen classical music . What about you ? Speaker 0: to be honest , I think classical music is too complicated for me . Speaker 1: what kind of music do you prefer then ? Speaker 0: I like pop music . Do you ? Speaker 1: not really . I don't think pop music has much depth . Speaker 0: I see what you mean . I think that's way I like it so much . Speaker 1:
how long have you been in to pop music , then ?
Speaker 0: what are you listening to ? Is that Beethoven or Mozart ? Speaker 1: it's Beethoven . Do you like it ? Speaker 0: I think Beethoven's music is incredible . I've heard that listening to it can make you more intelligent , too . Do you believe that ? Speaker 1: I don't know about that , but I do think that it helps people relax . Speaker 0: what other kind of music do you listen to ? Speaker 1: actually , I mostly just listen classical music . What about you ? Speaker 0: to be honest , I think classical music is too complicated for me . Speaker 1: what kind of music do you prefer then ? Speaker 0: I like pop music . Do you ? Speaker 1: not really . I don't think pop music has much depth . Speaker 0: I see what you mean . I think that's way I like it so much . Speaker 1: how long have you been in to pop music , then ? Speaker 0:
I've always been into it . Have you always liked classical music ?
Speaker 0: what are you listening to ? Is that Beethoven or Mozart ? Speaker 1: it's Beethoven . Do you like it ? Speaker 0: I think Beethoven's music is incredible . I've heard that listening to it can make you more intelligent , too . Do you believe that ? Speaker 1: I don't know about that , but I do think that it helps people relax . Speaker 0: what other kind of music do you listen to ? Speaker 1: actually , I mostly just listen classical music . What about you ? Speaker 0: to be honest , I think classical music is too complicated for me . Speaker 1: what kind of music do you prefer then ? Speaker 0: I like pop music . Do you ? Speaker 1: not really . I don't think pop music has much depth . Speaker 0: I see what you mean . I think that's way I like it so much . Speaker 1: how long have you been in to pop music , then ? Speaker 0: I've always been into it . Have you always liked classical music ? Speaker 1:
not really . When I was little , we didn't really listen to music at all .
Speaker 0: what are you listening to ? Is that Beethoven or Mozart ? Speaker 1: it's Beethoven . Do you like it ? Speaker 0: I think Beethoven's music is incredible . I've heard that listening to it can make you more intelligent , too . Do you believe that ? Speaker 1: I don't know about that , but I do think that it helps people relax . Speaker 0: what other kind of music do you listen to ? Speaker 1: actually , I mostly just listen classical music . What about you ? Speaker 0: to be honest , I think classical music is too complicated for me . Speaker 1: what kind of music do you prefer then ? Speaker 0: I like pop music . Do you ? Speaker 1: not really . I don't think pop music has much depth . Speaker 0: I see what you mean . I think that's way I like it so much . Speaker 1: how long have you been in to pop music , then ? Speaker 0: I've always been into it . Have you always liked classical music ? Speaker 1: not really . When I was little , we didn't really listen to music at all . Speaker 0:
so , how did you become interested in it ?
Speaker 0: what are you listening to ? Is that Beethoven or Mozart ? Speaker 1: it's Beethoven . Do you like it ? Speaker 0: I think Beethoven's music is incredible . I've heard that listening to it can make you more intelligent , too . Do you believe that ? Speaker 1: I don't know about that , but I do think that it helps people relax . Speaker 0: what other kind of music do you listen to ? Speaker 1: actually , I mostly just listen classical music . What about you ? Speaker 0: to be honest , I think classical music is too complicated for me . Speaker 1: what kind of music do you prefer then ? Speaker 0: I like pop music . Do you ? Speaker 1: not really . I don't think pop music has much depth . Speaker 0: I see what you mean . I think that's way I like it so much . Speaker 1: how long have you been in to pop music , then ? Speaker 0: I've always been into it . Have you always liked classical music ? Speaker 1: not really . When I was little , we didn't really listen to music at all . Speaker 0: so , how did you become interested in it ? Speaker 1:
well , when I was about 10 years old , I started playing the piano . I think that's how it all started .
Speaker 0: what are you listening to ? Is that Beethoven or Mozart ? Speaker 1: it's Beethoven . Do you like it ? Speaker 0: I think Beethoven's music is incredible . I've heard that listening to it can make you more intelligent , too . Do you believe that ? Speaker 1: I don't know about that , but I do think that it helps people relax . Speaker 0: what other kind of music do you listen to ? Speaker 1: actually , I mostly just listen classical music . What about you ? Speaker 0: to be honest , I think classical music is too complicated for me . Speaker 1: what kind of music do you prefer then ? Speaker 0: I like pop music . Do you ? Speaker 1: not really . I don't think pop music has much depth . Speaker 0: I see what you mean . I think that's way I like it so much . Speaker 1: how long have you been in to pop music , then ? Speaker 0: I've always been into it . Have you always liked classical music ? Speaker 1: not really . When I was little , we didn't really listen to music at all . Speaker 0: so , how did you become interested in it ? Speaker 1: well , when I was about 10 years old , I started playing the piano . I think that's how it all started . Speaker 0:
do you still play piano ?
Speaker 0: what are you listening to ? Is that Beethoven or Mozart ? Speaker 1: it's Beethoven . Do you like it ? Speaker 0: I think Beethoven's music is incredible . I've heard that listening to it can make you more intelligent , too . Do you believe that ? Speaker 1: I don't know about that , but I do think that it helps people relax . Speaker 0: what other kind of music do you listen to ? Speaker 1: actually , I mostly just listen classical music . What about you ? Speaker 0: to be honest , I think classical music is too complicated for me . Speaker 1: what kind of music do you prefer then ? Speaker 0: I like pop music . Do you ? Speaker 1: not really . I don't think pop music has much depth . Speaker 0: I see what you mean . I think that's way I like it so much . Speaker 1: how long have you been in to pop music , then ? Speaker 0: I've always been into it . Have you always liked classical music ? Speaker 1: not really . When I was little , we didn't really listen to music at all . Speaker 0: so , how did you become interested in it ? Speaker 1: well , when I was about 10 years old , I started playing the piano . I think that's how it all started . Speaker 0: do you still play piano ? Speaker 1:
yes , it's one of my hobbies .
Speaker 0: Want to join me for a midnight snack ? I need to grab something to eat . Speaker 1:
Fine with me , but no more chafing dish .
Speaker 0: Want to join me for a midnight snack ? I need to grab something to eat . Speaker 1: Fine with me , but no more chafing dish . Speaker 0:
Let's go to the food stall . There's a good one just around the corner .
Speaker 0: Want to join me for a midnight snack ? I need to grab something to eat . Speaker 1: Fine with me , but no more chafing dish . Speaker 0: Let's go to the food stall . There's a good one just around the corner . Speaker 1:
I'd love to try some snacks .
Speaker 0: Want to join me for a midnight snack ? I need to grab something to eat . Speaker 1: Fine with me , but no more chafing dish . Speaker 0: Let's go to the food stall . There's a good one just around the corner . Speaker 1: I'd love to try some snacks . Speaker 0:
( Later .. ) Everything looks tempting . What do you want to have ?
Speaker 0: Want to join me for a midnight snack ? I need to grab something to eat . Speaker 1: Fine with me , but no more chafing dish . Speaker 0: Let's go to the food stall . There's a good one just around the corner . Speaker 1: I'd love to try some snacks . Speaker 0: ( Later .. ) Everything looks tempting . What do you want to have ? Speaker 1:
Kebabs and roast squid .
Speaker 0: Want to join me for a midnight snack ? I need to grab something to eat . Speaker 1: Fine with me , but no more chafing dish . Speaker 0: Let's go to the food stall . There's a good one just around the corner . Speaker 1: I'd love to try some snacks . Speaker 0: ( Later .. ) Everything looks tempting . What do you want to have ? Speaker 1: Kebabs and roast squid . Speaker 0:
Can I have a bite ?
Speaker 0: Want to join me for a midnight snack ? I need to grab something to eat . Speaker 1: Fine with me , but no more chafing dish . Speaker 0: Let's go to the food stall . There's a good one just around the corner . Speaker 1: I'd love to try some snacks . Speaker 0: ( Later .. ) Everything looks tempting . What do you want to have ? Speaker 1: Kebabs and roast squid . Speaker 0: Can I have a bite ? Speaker 1:
Help yourself .
Speaker 0: Want to join me for a midnight snack ? I need to grab something to eat . Speaker 1: Fine with me , but no more chafing dish . Speaker 0: Let's go to the food stall . There's a good one just around the corner . Speaker 1: I'd love to try some snacks . Speaker 0: ( Later .. ) Everything looks tempting . What do you want to have ? Speaker 1: Kebabs and roast squid . Speaker 0: Can I have a bite ? Speaker 1: Help yourself . Speaker 0:
Super !
Speaker 0: Can I help you , sir ? Speaker 1:
Yes , I've been sitting here for a few minutes . I'm waiting for someone to put gas in my car .
Speaker 0: Can I help you , sir ? Speaker 1: Yes , I've been sitting here for a few minutes . I'm waiting for someone to put gas in my car . Speaker 0:
I'm sorry , sir . But this is the self-service pump .
Speaker 0: Can I help you , sir ? Speaker 1: Yes , I've been sitting here for a few minutes . I'm waiting for someone to put gas in my car . Speaker 0: I'm sorry , sir . But this is the self-service pump . Speaker 1:
Self-service ?
Speaker 0: Can I help you , sir ? Speaker 1: Yes , I've been sitting here for a few minutes . I'm waiting for someone to put gas in my car . Speaker 0: I'm sorry , sir . But this is the self-service pump . Speaker 1: Self-service ? Speaker 0:
Yes . You must fill up the car yourself .
Speaker 0: Can I help you , sir ? Speaker 1: Yes , I've been sitting here for a few minutes . I'm waiting for someone to put gas in my car . Speaker 0: I'm sorry , sir . But this is the self-service pump . Speaker 1: Self-service ? Speaker 0: Yes . You must fill up the car yourself . Speaker 1:
Are you serious ?
Speaker 0: Can I help you , sir ? Speaker 1: Yes , I've been sitting here for a few minutes . I'm waiting for someone to put gas in my car . Speaker 0: I'm sorry , sir . But this is the self-service pump . Speaker 1: Self-service ? Speaker 0: Yes . You must fill up the car yourself . Speaker 1: Are you serious ? Speaker 0:
Yes . Are you traveling here ?
Speaker 0: Can I help you , sir ? Speaker 1: Yes , I've been sitting here for a few minutes . I'm waiting for someone to put gas in my car . Speaker 0: I'm sorry , sir . But this is the self-service pump . Speaker 1: Self-service ? Speaker 0: Yes . You must fill up the car yourself . Speaker 1: Are you serious ? Speaker 0: Yes . Are you traveling here ? Speaker 1:
Yes , I'm from Taiwan . I never heard of a gas station where you fill up your own car .
Speaker 0: Can I help you , sir ? Speaker 1: Yes , I've been sitting here for a few minutes . I'm waiting for someone to put gas in my car . Speaker 0: I'm sorry , sir . But this is the self-service pump . Speaker 1: Self-service ? Speaker 0: Yes . You must fill up the car yourself . Speaker 1: Are you serious ? Speaker 0: Yes . Are you traveling here ? Speaker 1: Yes , I'm from Taiwan . I never heard of a gas station where you fill up your own car . Speaker 0:
In America , most gas stations are like this .
Speaker 0: Can I help you , sir ? Speaker 1: Yes , I've been sitting here for a few minutes . I'm waiting for someone to put gas in my car . Speaker 0: I'm sorry , sir . But this is the self-service pump . Speaker 1: Self-service ? Speaker 0: Yes . You must fill up the car yourself . Speaker 1: Are you serious ? Speaker 0: Yes . Are you traveling here ? Speaker 1: Yes , I'm from Taiwan . I never heard of a gas station where you fill up your own car . Speaker 0: In America , most gas stations are like this . Speaker 1:
Do I really have to do it ? I don't know how .
Speaker 0: Can I help you , sir ? Speaker 1: Yes , I've been sitting here for a few minutes . I'm waiting for someone to put gas in my car . Speaker 0: I'm sorry , sir . But this is the self-service pump . Speaker 1: Self-service ? Speaker 0: Yes . You must fill up the car yourself . Speaker 1: Are you serious ? Speaker 0: Yes . Are you traveling here ? Speaker 1: Yes , I'm from Taiwan . I never heard of a gas station where you fill up your own car . Speaker 0: In America , most gas stations are like this . Speaker 1: Do I really have to do it ? I don't know how . Speaker 0:
Well , since this is your first time , I will do it for you.But next time , if you want a full-service gas station , you should look at the sign .
Speaker 0: Can I help you , sir ? Speaker 1: Yes , I've been sitting here for a few minutes . I'm waiting for someone to put gas in my car . Speaker 0: I'm sorry , sir . But this is the self-service pump . Speaker 1: Self-service ? Speaker 0: Yes . You must fill up the car yourself . Speaker 1: Are you serious ? Speaker 0: Yes . Are you traveling here ? Speaker 1: Yes , I'm from Taiwan . I never heard of a gas station where you fill up your own car . Speaker 0: In America , most gas stations are like this . Speaker 1: Do I really have to do it ? I don't know how . Speaker 0: Well , since this is your first time , I will do it for you.But next time , if you want a full-service gas station , you should look at the sign . Speaker 1:
What sign ?
Speaker 0: Can I help you , sir ? Speaker 1: Yes , I've been sitting here for a few minutes . I'm waiting for someone to put gas in my car . Speaker 0: I'm sorry , sir . But this is the self-service pump . Speaker 1: Self-service ? Speaker 0: Yes . You must fill up the car yourself . Speaker 1: Are you serious ? Speaker 0: Yes . Are you traveling here ? Speaker 1: Yes , I'm from Taiwan . I never heard of a gas station where you fill up your own car . Speaker 0: In America , most gas stations are like this . Speaker 1: Do I really have to do it ? I don't know how . Speaker 0: Well , since this is your first time , I will do it for you.But next time , if you want a full-service gas station , you should look at the sign . Speaker 1: What sign ? Speaker 0:
Under the sign for the gas station , there will be a smaller sign that says Self-Serve or Full-Service.And some gas stations have both.But if they have both , some pumps will be self-serve and some will be full-serve.You have to look at the signs .
Speaker 0: Can I help you , sir ? Speaker 1: Yes , I've been sitting here for a few minutes . I'm waiting for someone to put gas in my car . Speaker 0: I'm sorry , sir . But this is the self-service pump . Speaker 1: Self-service ? Speaker 0: Yes . You must fill up the car yourself . Speaker 1: Are you serious ? Speaker 0: Yes . Are you traveling here ? Speaker 1: Yes , I'm from Taiwan . I never heard of a gas station where you fill up your own car . Speaker 0: In America , most gas stations are like this . Speaker 1: Do I really have to do it ? I don't know how . Speaker 0: Well , since this is your first time , I will do it for you.But next time , if you want a full-service gas station , you should look at the sign . Speaker 1: What sign ? Speaker 0: Under the sign for the gas station , there will be a smaller sign that says Self-Serve or Full-Service.And some gas stations have both.But if they have both , some pumps will be self-serve and some will be full-serve.You have to look at the signs . Speaker 1:
I see .
Speaker 0: Oh , no . It looks like my computer really has caught a virus . Speaker 1:
Why ? Did you open an attachment ?
Speaker 0: Oh , no . It looks like my computer really has caught a virus . Speaker 1: Why ? Did you open an attachment ? Speaker 0:
Yes , something called β€œ George W . Bush . ” An hour later , all I see are pictures of George W . Bush in women's clothes .
Speaker 0: Oh , no . It looks like my computer really has caught a virus . Speaker 1: Why ? Did you open an attachment ? Speaker 0: Yes , something called β€œ George W . Bush . ” An hour later , all I see are pictures of George W . Bush in women's clothes . Speaker 1:
I kind of like it . He looks better that way , doesn't he ? More presidential .
Speaker 0: Oh , no . It looks like my computer really has caught a virus . Speaker 1: Why ? Did you open an attachment ? Speaker 0: Yes , something called β€œ George W . Bush . ” An hour later , all I see are pictures of George W . Bush in women's clothes . Speaker 1: I kind of like it . He looks better that way , doesn't he ? More presidential . Speaker 0:
I preferred the forward with pictures of him side-by-side with monkeys .
Speaker 0: Oh , no . It looks like my computer really has caught a virus . Speaker 1: Why ? Did you open an attachment ? Speaker 0: Yes , something called β€œ George W . Bush . ” An hour later , all I see are pictures of George W . Bush in women's clothes . Speaker 1: I kind of like it . He looks better that way , doesn't he ? More presidential . Speaker 0: I preferred the forward with pictures of him side-by-side with monkeys . Speaker 1:
Yeah , their expressions were exactly the same !
Speaker 0: John seems to be in high cotton . He may well become a big shot . Speaker 1:
I bet my button dollar that he won't . He is no more than a nine day's wonder .
Speaker 0: John seems to be in high cotton . He may well become a big shot . Speaker 1: I bet my button dollar that he won't . He is no more than a nine day's wonder . Speaker 0:
What is your idea ?
Speaker 0: John seems to be in high cotton . He may well become a big shot . Speaker 1: I bet my button dollar that he won't . He is no more than a nine day's wonder . Speaker 0: What is your idea ? Speaker 1:
Many people like him get a flying start but soon disappear .
Speaker 0: Millions of amateur investors like you , have to rely on a dizzying array of financial newspapers , magazines and commentators to get investment information . Speaker 1:
Yes.It ' s sometimes scary if you think of the tremendous amount of media we face every day .
Speaker 0: Millions of amateur investors like you , have to rely on a dizzying array of financial newspapers , magazines and commentators to get investment information . Speaker 1: Yes.It ' s sometimes scary if you think of the tremendous amount of media we face every day . Speaker 0:
It's like information overload , not to mention the reliability of these papers and magazines .
Speaker 0: Millions of amateur investors like you , have to rely on a dizzying array of financial newspapers , magazines and commentators to get investment information . Speaker 1: Yes.It ' s sometimes scary if you think of the tremendous amount of media we face every day . Speaker 0: It's like information overload , not to mention the reliability of these papers and magazines . Speaker 1:
Which financial magazines and newspapers do you think do the best job of checking facts ?
Speaker 0: Millions of amateur investors like you , have to rely on a dizzying array of financial newspapers , magazines and commentators to get investment information . Speaker 1: Yes.It ' s sometimes scary if you think of the tremendous amount of media we face every day . Speaker 0: It's like information overload , not to mention the reliability of these papers and magazines . Speaker 1: Which financial magazines and newspapers do you think do the best job of checking facts ? Speaker 0:
Well , for example , The Wall Street Journal is very , very good . Even though it's used on occasion ( as all news organizations are ) by Ces or bankers who leak their mergers in advance in order to get a positive spin .
Speaker 0: Millions of amateur investors like you , have to rely on a dizzying array of financial newspapers , magazines and commentators to get investment information . Speaker 1: Yes.It ' s sometimes scary if you think of the tremendous amount of media we face every day . Speaker 0: It's like information overload , not to mention the reliability of these papers and magazines . Speaker 1: Which financial magazines and newspapers do you think do the best job of checking facts ? Speaker 0: Well , for example , The Wall Street Journal is very , very good . Even though it's used on occasion ( as all news organizations are ) by Ces or bankers who leak their mergers in advance in order to get a positive spin . Speaker 1:
I like to read Fortune .
Speaker 0: Millions of amateur investors like you , have to rely on a dizzying array of financial newspapers , magazines and commentators to get investment information . Speaker 1: Yes.It ' s sometimes scary if you think of the tremendous amount of media we face every day . Speaker 0: It's like information overload , not to mention the reliability of these papers and magazines . Speaker 1: Which financial magazines and newspapers do you think do the best job of checking facts ? Speaker 0: Well , for example , The Wall Street Journal is very , very good . Even though it's used on occasion ( as all news organizations are ) by Ces or bankers who leak their mergers in advance in order to get a positive spin . Speaker 1: I like to read Fortune . Speaker 0:
Good . Fortune is usually ahead of the curve.And Business Week is very solid , too .
Speaker 0: Millions of amateur investors like you , have to rely on a dizzying array of financial newspapers , magazines and commentators to get investment information . Speaker 1: Yes.It ' s sometimes scary if you think of the tremendous amount of media we face every day . Speaker 0: It's like information overload , not to mention the reliability of these papers and magazines . Speaker 1: Which financial magazines and newspapers do you think do the best job of checking facts ? Speaker 0: Well , for example , The Wall Street Journal is very , very good . Even though it's used on occasion ( as all news organizations are ) by Ces or bankers who leak their mergers in advance in order to get a positive spin . Speaker 1: I like to read Fortune . Speaker 0: Good . Fortune is usually ahead of the curve.And Business Week is very solid , too . Speaker 1:
Where does a broadcast company get most of their information ? I hope it's not just from press releases .
Speaker 0: Millions of amateur investors like you , have to rely on a dizzying array of financial newspapers , magazines and commentators to get investment information . Speaker 1: Yes.It ' s sometimes scary if you think of the tremendous amount of media we face every day . Speaker 0: It's like information overload , not to mention the reliability of these papers and magazines . Speaker 1: Which financial magazines and newspapers do you think do the best job of checking facts ? Speaker 0: Well , for example , The Wall Street Journal is very , very good . Even though it's used on occasion ( as all news organizations are ) by Ces or bankers who leak their mergers in advance in order to get a positive spin . Speaker 1: I like to read Fortune . Speaker 0: Good . Fortune is usually ahead of the curve.And Business Week is very solid , too . Speaker 1: Where does a broadcast company get most of their information ? I hope it's not just from press releases . Speaker 0:
A good broadcast company usually does far more than press releases.Their people go out and do real reporting , talking to people at the stock exchange , fund managers , analysts , etc .
Speaker 0: Millions of amateur investors like you , have to rely on a dizzying array of financial newspapers , magazines and commentators to get investment information . Speaker 1: Yes.It ' s sometimes scary if you think of the tremendous amount of media we face every day . Speaker 0: It's like information overload , not to mention the reliability of these papers and magazines . Speaker 1: Which financial magazines and newspapers do you think do the best job of checking facts ? Speaker 0: Well , for example , The Wall Street Journal is very , very good . Even though it's used on occasion ( as all news organizations are ) by Ces or bankers who leak their mergers in advance in order to get a positive spin . Speaker 1: I like to read Fortune . Speaker 0: Good . Fortune is usually ahead of the curve.And Business Week is very solid , too . Speaker 1: Where does a broadcast company get most of their information ? I hope it's not just from press releases . Speaker 0: A good broadcast company usually does far more than press releases.Their people go out and do real reporting , talking to people at the stock exchange , fund managers , analysts , etc . Speaker 1:
But sometimes when a flimsy report , or even a rumor gets on television , there's going to be a terrible ' echo chamber ' effect .
Speaker 0: Millions of amateur investors like you , have to rely on a dizzying array of financial newspapers , magazines and commentators to get investment information . Speaker 1: Yes.It ' s sometimes scary if you think of the tremendous amount of media we face every day . Speaker 0: It's like information overload , not to mention the reliability of these papers and magazines . Speaker 1: Which financial magazines and newspapers do you think do the best job of checking facts ? Speaker 0: Well , for example , The Wall Street Journal is very , very good . Even though it's used on occasion ( as all news organizations are ) by Ces or bankers who leak their mergers in advance in order to get a positive spin . Speaker 1: I like to read Fortune . Speaker 0: Good . Fortune is usually ahead of the curve.And Business Week is very solid , too . Speaker 1: Where does a broadcast company get most of their information ? I hope it's not just from press releases . Speaker 0: A good broadcast company usually does far more than press releases.Their people go out and do real reporting , talking to people at the stock exchange , fund managers , analysts , etc . Speaker 1: But sometimes when a flimsy report , or even a rumor gets on television , there's going to be a terrible ' echo chamber ' effect . Speaker 0:
You are right about that .
Speaker 0: Hi , Li Ming . You look upset . What's the matter ? Speaker 1:
There will be a parents ' meeting in our class this Saturday and I am worried about it .
Speaker 0: Hi , Li Ming . You look upset . What's the matter ? Speaker 1: There will be a parents ' meeting in our class this Saturday and I am worried about it . Speaker 0:
Why ? We can leave school earlier that day .
Speaker 0: Hi , Li Ming . You look upset . What's the matter ? Speaker 1: There will be a parents ' meeting in our class this Saturday and I am worried about it . Speaker 0: Why ? We can leave school earlier that day . Speaker 1:
I didn't do well in last exams . If my father knows it , he will beat me up .
Speaker 0: Hi , Li Ming . You look upset . What's the matter ? Speaker 1: There will be a parents ' meeting in our class this Saturday and I am worried about it . Speaker 0: Why ? We can leave school earlier that day . Speaker 1: I didn't do well in last exams . If my father knows it , he will beat me up . Speaker 0:
I can't believe it . My parents never beat me .
Speaker 0: Hi , Li Ming . You look upset . What's the matter ? Speaker 1: There will be a parents ' meeting in our class this Saturday and I am worried about it . Speaker 0: Why ? We can leave school earlier that day . Speaker 1: I didn't do well in last exams . If my father knows it , he will beat me up . Speaker 0: I can't believe it . My parents never beat me . Speaker 1:
You know that my father is irritable .
Speaker 0: Hi , Li Ming . You look upset . What's the matter ? Speaker 1: There will be a parents ' meeting in our class this Saturday and I am worried about it . Speaker 0: Why ? We can leave school earlier that day . Speaker 1: I didn't do well in last exams . If my father knows it , he will beat me up . Speaker 0: I can't believe it . My parents never beat me . Speaker 1: You know that my father is irritable . Speaker 0:
You can ask the teacher for help .
Speaker 0: Hi , Li Ming . You look upset . What's the matter ? Speaker 1: There will be a parents ' meeting in our class this Saturday and I am worried about it . Speaker 0: Why ? We can leave school earlier that day . Speaker 1: I didn't do well in last exams . If my father knows it , he will beat me up . Speaker 0: I can't believe it . My parents never beat me . Speaker 1: You know that my father is irritable . Speaker 0: You can ask the teacher for help . Speaker 1:
Good idea .
Speaker 0: Did your company go union ? I heard that many companies in out industry are being unionized , so It's getting harder and harder to compete on a level playing field . Speaker 1:
Yes , we're hopping on the bandwagon and signing up for the union . Mostly people are pretty happy about it ... I guess it depends on if you are in management or in the labor force .
Speaker 0: Did your company go union ? I heard that many companies in out industry are being unionized , so It's getting harder and harder to compete on a level playing field . Speaker 1: Yes , we're hopping on the bandwagon and signing up for the union . Mostly people are pretty happy about it ... I guess it depends on if you are in management or in the labor force . Speaker 0:
Management isn't looking on the labor unions too favorably , I'd guess . I don't blame them ... labor unions can really put the squeeze on the executives .