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Speaker 0: I heard through the grapevine that Michael probably become the new sales manager . Speaker 1:
How did you get wind of the rumor ?
Speaker 0: I heard through the grapevine that Michael probably become the new sales manager . Speaker 1: How did you get wind of the rumor ? Speaker 0:
I am not a rumor monger .
Speaker 0: I heard through the grapevine that Michael probably become the new sales manager . Speaker 1: How did you get wind of the rumor ? Speaker 0: I am not a rumor monger . Speaker 1:
Let ’ s stop gossiping and get back to work .
Speaker 0: Melissa ? I ’ d like to invite you to my wife ’ s birthday party . Speaker 1:
Thanks , Frank . I ’ d love to come . When is it ?
Speaker 0: Melissa ? I ’ d like to invite you to my wife ’ s birthday party . Speaker 1: Thanks , Frank . I ’ d love to come . When is it ? Speaker 0:
Her birthday is on the 9th . We ’ re going to have dinner at a Mexican restaurant , and then maybe go out dancing .
Speaker 0: Melissa ? I ’ d like to invite you to my wife ’ s birthday party . Speaker 1: Thanks , Frank . I ’ d love to come . When is it ? Speaker 0: Her birthday is on the 9th . We ’ re going to have dinner at a Mexican restaurant , and then maybe go out dancing . Speaker 1:
Sounds like fun . You can count me in ! Just give me directions to the restaurant .
Speaker 0: Hello , Janet . Speaker 1:
Good morning , Pete .
Speaker 0: Hello , Janet . Speaker 1: Good morning , Pete . Speaker 0:
And what is this ?
Speaker 0: Hello , Janet . Speaker 1: Good morning , Pete . Speaker 0: And what is this ? Speaker 1:
Ah , this is my daughter's birthday present . Her birthday is next week .
Speaker 0: Hello , Janet . Speaker 1: Good morning , Pete . Speaker 0: And what is this ? Speaker 1: Ah , this is my daughter's birthday present . Her birthday is next week . Speaker 0:
And when is your son's birthday ?
Speaker 0: Hello , Janet . Speaker 1: Good morning , Pete . Speaker 0: And what is this ? Speaker 1: Ah , this is my daughter's birthday present . Her birthday is next week . Speaker 0: And when is your son's birthday ? Speaker 1:
That is not for a while . His birthday is only in August .
Speaker 0: Hello , Janet . Speaker 1: Good morning , Pete . Speaker 0: And what is this ? Speaker 1: Ah , this is my daughter's birthday present . Her birthday is next week . Speaker 0: And when is your son's birthday ? Speaker 1: That is not for a while . His birthday is only in August . Speaker 0:
But Mark's birthday is in April so I need to think about his present soon .
Speaker 0: Hello , Janet . Speaker 1: Good morning , Pete . Speaker 0: And what is this ? Speaker 1: Ah , this is my daughter's birthday present . Her birthday is next week . Speaker 0: And when is your son's birthday ? Speaker 1: That is not for a while . His birthday is only in August . Speaker 0: But Mark's birthday is in April so I need to think about his present soon . Speaker 1:
And when is your birthday ?
Speaker 0: Hello , Janet . Speaker 1: Good morning , Pete . Speaker 0: And what is this ? Speaker 1: Ah , this is my daughter's birthday present . Her birthday is next week . Speaker 0: And when is your son's birthday ? Speaker 1: That is not for a while . His birthday is only in August . Speaker 0: But Mark's birthday is in April so I need to think about his present soon . Speaker 1: And when is your birthday ? Speaker 0:
Oh , my birthday is in December just before Xmas so of course nobody remembers .
Speaker 0: Hello , Janet . Speaker 1: Good morning , Pete . Speaker 0: And what is this ? Speaker 1: Ah , this is my daughter's birthday present . Her birthday is next week . Speaker 0: And when is your son's birthday ? Speaker 1: That is not for a while . His birthday is only in August . Speaker 0: But Mark's birthday is in April so I need to think about his present soon . Speaker 1: And when is your birthday ? Speaker 0: Oh , my birthday is in December just before Xmas so of course nobody remembers . Speaker 1:
My birthday is in June , when we are always on holiday . So my family often forgets my birthday too .
Speaker 0: Thank you very much for everything you have done for me during my stay in China . Speaker 1:
And I must thank you again for your generous help .
Speaker 0: Thank you very much for everything you have done for me during my stay in China . Speaker 1: And I must thank you again for your generous help . Speaker 0:
The help is mutual . I must thank you to see me off . My wife and I will be looking forward to seeing you . You will come to see us , won't you ?
Speaker 0: Thank you very much for everything you have done for me during my stay in China . Speaker 1: And I must thank you again for your generous help . Speaker 0: The help is mutual . I must thank you to see me off . My wife and I will be looking forward to seeing you . You will come to see us , won't you ? Speaker 1:
I promise I will take the first chance to call on you . Please send your wife with my best regards .
Speaker 0: How do you usually spend your leisure time ? I mean , do you have any special interests out of your job ? Speaker 1:
Of course . You see , almost everyone has some kind of hobby
Speaker 0: How do you usually spend your leisure time ? I mean , do you have any special interests out of your job ? Speaker 1: Of course . You see , almost everyone has some kind of hobby Speaker 0:
Yeah , you ’ re quite right and what ’ s your hobby ?
Speaker 0: How do you usually spend your leisure time ? I mean , do you have any special interests out of your job ? Speaker 1: Of course . You see , almost everyone has some kind of hobby Speaker 0: Yeah , you ’ re quite right and what ’ s your hobby ? Speaker 1:
I like taking photos out of door .
Speaker 0: How do you usually spend your leisure time ? I mean , do you have any special interests out of your job ? Speaker 1: Of course . You see , almost everyone has some kind of hobby Speaker 0: Yeah , you ’ re quite right and what ’ s your hobby ? Speaker 1: I like taking photos out of door . Speaker 0:
Oh , photography , It ’ s really a good hobby .
Speaker 0: How do you usually spend your leisure time ? I mean , do you have any special interests out of your job ? Speaker 1: Of course . You see , almost everyone has some kind of hobby Speaker 0: Yeah , you ’ re quite right and what ’ s your hobby ? Speaker 1: I like taking photos out of door . Speaker 0: Oh , photography , It ’ s really a good hobby . Speaker 1:
Yes , I usually develop and print all my own photos .
Speaker 0: How do you usually spend your leisure time ? I mean , do you have any special interests out of your job ? Speaker 1: Of course . You see , almost everyone has some kind of hobby Speaker 0: Yeah , you ’ re quite right and what ’ s your hobby ? Speaker 1: I like taking photos out of door . Speaker 0: Oh , photography , It ’ s really a good hobby . Speaker 1: Yes , I usually develop and print all my own photos . Speaker 0:
You yourself have a photo studio ?
Speaker 0: How do you usually spend your leisure time ? I mean , do you have any special interests out of your job ? Speaker 1: Of course . You see , almost everyone has some kind of hobby Speaker 0: Yeah , you ’ re quite right and what ’ s your hobby ? Speaker 1: I like taking photos out of door . Speaker 0: Oh , photography , It ’ s really a good hobby . Speaker 1: Yes , I usually develop and print all my own photos . Speaker 0: You yourself have a photo studio ? Speaker 1:
Yes , simple as it is . t does work .
Speaker 0: Can I help you ? Speaker 1:
Yes , can I return this article , please ?
Speaker 0: Can I help you ? Speaker 1: Yes , can I return this article , please ? Speaker 0:
May I know the reason , madam ?
Speaker 0: Can I help you ? Speaker 1: Yes , can I return this article , please ? Speaker 0: May I know the reason , madam ? Speaker 1:
You see , I bought it for my husband , but he doesn't like it .
Speaker 0: Can I help you ? Speaker 1: Yes , can I return this article , please ? Speaker 0: May I know the reason , madam ? Speaker 1: You see , I bought it for my husband , but he doesn't like it . Speaker 0:
When did you buy it ?
Speaker 0: Can I help you ? Speaker 1: Yes , can I return this article , please ? Speaker 0: May I know the reason , madam ? Speaker 1: You see , I bought it for my husband , but he doesn't like it . Speaker 0: When did you buy it ? Speaker 1:
Last Saturday .
Speaker 0: Can I help you ? Speaker 1: Yes , can I return this article , please ? Speaker 0: May I know the reason , madam ? Speaker 1: You see , I bought it for my husband , but he doesn't like it . Speaker 0: When did you buy it ? Speaker 1: Last Saturday . Speaker 0:
Can I see the receipt ?
Speaker 0: Can I help you ? Speaker 1: Yes , can I return this article , please ? Speaker 0: May I know the reason , madam ? Speaker 1: You see , I bought it for my husband , but he doesn't like it . Speaker 0: When did you buy it ? Speaker 1: Last Saturday . Speaker 0: Can I see the receipt ? Speaker 1:
Yes , here you are .
Speaker 0: Can I help you ? Speaker 1: Yes , can I return this article , please ? Speaker 0: May I know the reason , madam ? Speaker 1: You see , I bought it for my husband , but he doesn't like it . Speaker 0: When did you buy it ? Speaker 1: Last Saturday . Speaker 0: Can I see the receipt ? Speaker 1: Yes , here you are . Speaker 0:
Well , if there is no damage , you can return it .
Speaker 0: hey , Lily , what are you doing ? Speaker 1:
waiting for someone .
Speaker 0: hey , Lily , what are you doing ? Speaker 1: waiting for someone . Speaker 0:
you mean the boy you met on MSN ?
Speaker 0: hey , Lily , what are you doing ? Speaker 1: waiting for someone . Speaker 0: you mean the boy you met on MSN ? Speaker 1:
you're right . He is so funny and I think I'm in love with him .
Speaker 0: hey , Lily , what are you doing ? Speaker 1: waiting for someone . Speaker 0: you mean the boy you met on MSN ? Speaker 1: you're right . He is so funny and I think I'm in love with him . Speaker 0:
you must be joking . You can't fall in love with someone you've never met !
Speaker 0: hey , Lily , what are you doing ? Speaker 1: waiting for someone . Speaker 0: you mean the boy you met on MSN ? Speaker 1: you're right . He is so funny and I think I'm in love with him . Speaker 0: you must be joking . You can't fall in love with someone you've never met ! Speaker 1:
I know , but I keep thinking of him every day . And I get really depressed when he's not online .
Speaker 0: hey , Lily , what are you doing ? Speaker 1: waiting for someone . Speaker 0: you mean the boy you met on MSN ? Speaker 1: you're right . He is so funny and I think I'm in love with him . Speaker 0: you must be joking . You can't fall in love with someone you've never met ! Speaker 1: I know , but I keep thinking of him every day . And I get really depressed when he's not online . Speaker 0:
I think it's just a crush . You can't be serious .
Speaker 0: hey , Lily , what are you doing ? Speaker 1: waiting for someone . Speaker 0: you mean the boy you met on MSN ? Speaker 1: you're right . He is so funny and I think I'm in love with him . Speaker 0: you must be joking . You can't fall in love with someone you've never met ! Speaker 1: I know , but I keep thinking of him every day . And I get really depressed when he's not online . Speaker 0: I think it's just a crush . You can't be serious . Speaker 1:
well , this might be silly . But I just can't get him off my mind . And I can't help missing him .
Speaker 0: hey , Lily , what are you doing ? Speaker 1: waiting for someone . Speaker 0: you mean the boy you met on MSN ? Speaker 1: you're right . He is so funny and I think I'm in love with him . Speaker 0: you must be joking . You can't fall in love with someone you've never met ! Speaker 1: I know , but I keep thinking of him every day . And I get really depressed when he's not online . Speaker 0: I think it's just a crush . You can't be serious . Speaker 1: well , this might be silly . But I just can't get him off my mind . And I can't help missing him . Speaker 0:
did you tell him ?
Speaker 0: hey , Lily , what are you doing ? Speaker 1: waiting for someone . Speaker 0: you mean the boy you met on MSN ? Speaker 1: you're right . He is so funny and I think I'm in love with him . Speaker 0: you must be joking . You can't fall in love with someone you've never met ! Speaker 1: I know , but I keep thinking of him every day . And I get really depressed when he's not online . Speaker 0: I think it's just a crush . You can't be serious . Speaker 1: well , this might be silly . But I just can't get him off my mind . And I can't help missing him . Speaker 0: did you tell him ? Speaker 1:
yes . He said I'm his dream girl .
Speaker 0: hey , Lily , what are you doing ? Speaker 1: waiting for someone . Speaker 0: you mean the boy you met on MSN ? Speaker 1: you're right . He is so funny and I think I'm in love with him . Speaker 0: you must be joking . You can't fall in love with someone you've never met ! Speaker 1: I know , but I keep thinking of him every day . And I get really depressed when he's not online . Speaker 0: I think it's just a crush . You can't be serious . Speaker 1: well , this might be silly . But I just can't get him off my mind . And I can't help missing him . Speaker 0: did you tell him ? Speaker 1: yes . He said I'm his dream girl . Speaker 0:
you shouldn't take it too seriously . It might be a lie .
Speaker 0: hey , Lily , what are you doing ? Speaker 1: waiting for someone . Speaker 0: you mean the boy you met on MSN ? Speaker 1: you're right . He is so funny and I think I'm in love with him . Speaker 0: you must be joking . You can't fall in love with someone you've never met ! Speaker 1: I know , but I keep thinking of him every day . And I get really depressed when he's not online . Speaker 0: I think it's just a crush . You can't be serious . Speaker 1: well , this might be silly . But I just can't get him off my mind . And I can't help missing him . Speaker 0: did you tell him ? Speaker 1: yes . He said I'm his dream girl . Speaker 0: you shouldn't take it too seriously . It might be a lie . Speaker 1:
I know . I can't tell whether he's serious or not so I need your advice .
Speaker 0: hey , Lily , what are you doing ? Speaker 1: waiting for someone . Speaker 0: you mean the boy you met on MSN ? Speaker 1: you're right . He is so funny and I think I'm in love with him . Speaker 0: you must be joking . You can't fall in love with someone you've never met ! Speaker 1: I know , but I keep thinking of him every day . And I get really depressed when he's not online . Speaker 0: I think it's just a crush . You can't be serious . Speaker 1: well , this might be silly . But I just can't get him off my mind . And I can't help missing him . Speaker 0: did you tell him ? Speaker 1: yes . He said I'm his dream girl . Speaker 0: you shouldn't take it too seriously . It might be a lie . Speaker 1: I know . I can't tell whether he's serious or not so I need your advice . Speaker 0:
I think you should enlarge your circle of real life friends , and then the right person will come along .
Speaker 0: hi , Natasha , how's life ? Speaker 1:
great . My family came to visit me .
Speaker 0: hi , Natasha , how's life ? Speaker 1: great . My family came to visit me . Speaker 0:
oh , you must be very happy . How many people are there in your family ?
Speaker 0: hi , Natasha , how's life ? Speaker 1: great . My family came to visit me . Speaker 0: oh , you must be very happy . How many people are there in your family ? Speaker 1:
my immediate family is very large . It's my mother , my father , my two older brothers , my younger sister and me .
Speaker 0: hi , Natasha , how's life ? Speaker 1: great . My family came to visit me . Speaker 0: oh , you must be very happy . How many people are there in your family ? Speaker 1: my immediate family is very large . It's my mother , my father , my two older brothers , my younger sister and me . Speaker 0:
I have a small family . They are my parents , my younger brother and me .
Speaker 0: hi , Natasha , how's life ? Speaker 1: great . My family came to visit me . Speaker 0: oh , you must be very happy . How many people are there in your family ? Speaker 1: my immediate family is very large . It's my mother , my father , my two older brothers , my younger sister and me . Speaker 0: I have a small family . They are my parents , my younger brother and me . Speaker 1:
I thought you were the only child in the family . Didn't China practice the only-child policy in the early 1980s ?
Speaker 0: hi , Natasha , how's life ? Speaker 1: great . My family came to visit me . Speaker 0: oh , you must be very happy . How many people are there in your family ? Speaker 1: my immediate family is very large . It's my mother , my father , my two older brothers , my younger sister and me . Speaker 0: I have a small family . They are my parents , my younger brother and me . Speaker 1: I thought you were the only child in the family . Didn't China practice the only-child policy in the early 1980s ? Speaker 0:
yes , it did . But my parents are ethnic minority people . It's a preferential policy for an ethnic minority family to have two children .
Speaker 0: hi , Natasha , how's life ? Speaker 1: great . My family came to visit me . Speaker 0: oh , you must be very happy . How many people are there in your family ? Speaker 1: my immediate family is very large . It's my mother , my father , my two older brothers , my younger sister and me . Speaker 0: I have a small family . They are my parents , my younger brother and me . Speaker 1: I thought you were the only child in the family . Didn't China practice the only-child policy in the early 1980s ? Speaker 0: yes , it did . But my parents are ethnic minority people . It's a preferential policy for an ethnic minority family to have two children . Speaker 1:
interesting . What do you think about families with only one child ?
Speaker 0: hi , Natasha , how's life ? Speaker 1: great . My family came to visit me . Speaker 0: oh , you must be very happy . How many people are there in your family ? Speaker 1: my immediate family is very large . It's my mother , my father , my two older brothers , my younger sister and me . Speaker 0: I have a small family . They are my parents , my younger brother and me . Speaker 1: I thought you were the only child in the family . Didn't China practice the only-child policy in the early 1980s ? Speaker 0: yes , it did . But my parents are ethnic minority people . It's a preferential policy for an ethnic minority family to have two children . Speaker 1: interesting . What do you think about families with only one child ? Speaker 0:
the child must feel very longly . My younger brother is 10 years younger than me . Before he was born , I used to be the only child and always dreamed that I would have a younger sister or brother one da
Speaker 0: hi , Natasha , how's life ? Speaker 1: great . My family came to visit me . Speaker 0: oh , you must be very happy . How many people are there in your family ? Speaker 1: my immediate family is very large . It's my mother , my father , my two older brothers , my younger sister and me . Speaker 0: I have a small family . They are my parents , my younger brother and me . Speaker 1: I thought you were the only child in the family . Didn't China practice the only-child policy in the early 1980s ? Speaker 0: yes , it did . But my parents are ethnic minority people . It's a preferential policy for an ethnic minority family to have two children . Speaker 1: interesting . What do you think about families with only one child ? Speaker 0: the child must feel very longly . My younger brother is 10 years younger than me . Before he was born , I used to be the only child and always dreamed that I would have a younger sister or brother one da Speaker 1:
do you get along well with each other ?
Speaker 0: hi , Natasha , how's life ? Speaker 1: great . My family came to visit me . Speaker 0: oh , you must be very happy . How many people are there in your family ? Speaker 1: my immediate family is very large . It's my mother , my father , my two older brothers , my younger sister and me . Speaker 0: I have a small family . They are my parents , my younger brother and me . Speaker 1: I thought you were the only child in the family . Didn't China practice the only-child policy in the early 1980s ? Speaker 0: yes , it did . But my parents are ethnic minority people . It's a preferential policy for an ethnic minority family to have two children . Speaker 1: interesting . What do you think about families with only one child ? Speaker 0: the child must feel very longly . My younger brother is 10 years younger than me . Before he was born , I used to be the only child and always dreamed that I would have a younger sister or brother one da Speaker 1: do you get along well with each other ? Speaker 0:
yes , we are very close . He is 12 years old and very smart . He always makes us laugh a lot .
Speaker 0: hi , Natasha , how's life ? Speaker 1: great . My family came to visit me . Speaker 0: oh , you must be very happy . How many people are there in your family ? Speaker 1: my immediate family is very large . It's my mother , my father , my two older brothers , my younger sister and me . Speaker 0: I have a small family . They are my parents , my younger brother and me . Speaker 1: I thought you were the only child in the family . Didn't China practice the only-child policy in the early 1980s ? Speaker 0: yes , it did . But my parents are ethnic minority people . It's a preferential policy for an ethnic minority family to have two children . Speaker 1: interesting . What do you think about families with only one child ? Speaker 0: the child must feel very longly . My younger brother is 10 years younger than me . Before he was born , I used to be the only child and always dreamed that I would have a younger sister or brother one da Speaker 1: do you get along well with each other ? Speaker 0: yes , we are very close . He is 12 years old and very smart . He always makes us laugh a lot . Speaker 1:
you are very lucky to have such a nice family .
Speaker 0: hi , Natasha , how's life ? Speaker 1: great . My family came to visit me . Speaker 0: oh , you must be very happy . How many people are there in your family ? Speaker 1: my immediate family is very large . It's my mother , my father , my two older brothers , my younger sister and me . Speaker 0: I have a small family . They are my parents , my younger brother and me . Speaker 1: I thought you were the only child in the family . Didn't China practice the only-child policy in the early 1980s ? Speaker 0: yes , it did . But my parents are ethnic minority people . It's a preferential policy for an ethnic minority family to have two children . Speaker 1: interesting . What do you think about families with only one child ? Speaker 0: the child must feel very longly . My younger brother is 10 years younger than me . Before he was born , I used to be the only child and always dreamed that I would have a younger sister or brother one da Speaker 1: do you get along well with each other ? Speaker 0: yes , we are very close . He is 12 years old and very smart . He always makes us laugh a lot . Speaker 1: you are very lucky to have such a nice family . Speaker 0:
thank you .
Speaker 0: Is there a city where it's always warm ? Speaker 1:
Yes , there are many cities where it's almost always warm.San Diego , for example .
Speaker 0: Is there a city where it's always warm ? Speaker 1: Yes , there are many cities where it's almost always warm.San Diego , for example . Speaker 0:
Are there any other cities where it's always hot ?
Speaker 0: Is there a city where it's always warm ? Speaker 1: Yes , there are many cities where it's almost always warm.San Diego , for example . Speaker 0: Are there any other cities where it's always hot ? Speaker 1:
Many.Most of the cities in the southern part of the United States are hot all year .
Speaker 0: Is there a city where it's always warm ? Speaker 1: Yes , there are many cities where it's almost always warm.San Diego , for example . Speaker 0: Are there any other cities where it's always hot ? Speaker 1: Many.Most of the cities in the southern part of the United States are hot all year . Speaker 0:
But why do so many people live there ?
Speaker 0: Is there a city where it's always warm ? Speaker 1: Yes , there are many cities where it's almost always warm.San Diego , for example . Speaker 0: Are there any other cities where it's always hot ? Speaker 1: Many.Most of the cities in the southern part of the United States are hot all year . Speaker 0: But why do so many people live there ? Speaker 1:
Most people grow accustomed to the climate , but there are many others who complain about it all the time .
Speaker 0: Is there a city where it's always warm ? Speaker 1: Yes , there are many cities where it's almost always warm.San Diego , for example . Speaker 0: Are there any other cities where it's always hot ? Speaker 1: Many.Most of the cities in the southern part of the United States are hot all year . Speaker 0: But why do so many people live there ? Speaker 1: Most people grow accustomed to the climate , but there are many others who complain about it all the time . Speaker 0:
Are there any cities where it rains a lot ?
Speaker 0: Is there a city where it's always warm ? Speaker 1: Yes , there are many cities where it's almost always warm.San Diego , for example . Speaker 0: Are there any other cities where it's always hot ? Speaker 1: Many.Most of the cities in the southern part of the United States are hot all year . Speaker 0: But why do so many people live there ? Speaker 1: Most people grow accustomed to the climate , but there are many others who complain about it all the time . Speaker 0: Are there any cities where it rains a lot ? Speaker 1:
Several.Two good examples are Seattle , in the state of Washington , and Portland , Oregon .
Speaker 0: Is there a city where it's always warm ? Speaker 1: Yes , there are many cities where it's almost always warm.San Diego , for example . Speaker 0: Are there any other cities where it's always hot ? Speaker 1: Many.Most of the cities in the southern part of the United States are hot all year . Speaker 0: But why do so many people live there ? Speaker 1: Most people grow accustomed to the climate , but there are many others who complain about it all the time . Speaker 0: Are there any cities where it rains a lot ? Speaker 1: Several.Two good examples are Seattle , in the state of Washington , and Portland , Oregon . Speaker 0:
Tell us about some cold cities .
Speaker 0: Is there a city where it's always warm ? Speaker 1: Yes , there are many cities where it's almost always warm.San Diego , for example . Speaker 0: Are there any other cities where it's always hot ? Speaker 1: Many.Most of the cities in the southern part of the United States are hot all year . Speaker 0: But why do so many people live there ? Speaker 1: Most people grow accustomed to the climate , but there are many others who complain about it all the time . Speaker 0: Are there any cities where it rains a lot ? Speaker 1: Several.Two good examples are Seattle , in the state of Washington , and Portland , Oregon . Speaker 0: Tell us about some cold cities . Speaker 1:
In the north there are many cities which are very cold in the winter.Boston and Chicago are two of them .
Speaker 0: Is there a city where it's always warm ? Speaker 1: Yes , there are many cities where it's almost always warm.San Diego , for example . Speaker 0: Are there any other cities where it's always hot ? Speaker 1: Many.Most of the cities in the southern part of the United States are hot all year . Speaker 0: But why do so many people live there ? Speaker 1: Most people grow accustomed to the climate , but there are many others who complain about it all the time . Speaker 0: Are there any cities where it rains a lot ? Speaker 1: Several.Two good examples are Seattle , in the state of Washington , and Portland , Oregon . Speaker 0: Tell us about some cold cities . Speaker 1: In the north there are many cities which are very cold in the winter.Boston and Chicago are two of them . Speaker 0:
Is it always cold in Chicago and Boston ?
Speaker 0: Is there a city where it's always warm ? Speaker 1: Yes , there are many cities where it's almost always warm.San Diego , for example . Speaker 0: Are there any other cities where it's always hot ? Speaker 1: Many.Most of the cities in the southern part of the United States are hot all year . Speaker 0: But why do so many people live there ? Speaker 1: Most people grow accustomed to the climate , but there are many others who complain about it all the time . Speaker 0: Are there any cities where it rains a lot ? Speaker 1: Several.Two good examples are Seattle , in the state of Washington , and Portland , Oregon . Speaker 0: Tell us about some cold cities . Speaker 1: In the north there are many cities which are very cold in the winter.Boston and Chicago are two of them . Speaker 0: Is it always cold in Chicago and Boston ? Speaker 1:
Oh , no.On the contrary , there are many beautiful days , especially in the spring and fall .
Speaker 0: Did you read this ? It says that the number one new years resolution make is to spend more time with friends and family . Speaker 1:
Why would that be funny ?
Speaker 0: Did you read this ? It says that the number one new years resolution make is to spend more time with friends and family . Speaker 1: Why would that be funny ? Speaker 0:
Well , think about it . We are a society that is always on the go , not because we have to , but because we want to .
Speaker 0: Did you read this ? It says that the number one new years resolution make is to spend more time with friends and family . Speaker 1: Why would that be funny ? Speaker 0: Well , think about it . We are a society that is always on the go , not because we have to , but because we want to . Speaker 1:
Why ?
Speaker 0: Did you read this ? It says that the number one new years resolution make is to spend more time with friends and family . Speaker 1: Why would that be funny ? Speaker 0: Well , think about it . We are a society that is always on the go , not because we have to , but because we want to . Speaker 1: Why ? Speaker 0:
We work hard and spend less time at home because we are trying to provide for our family with goods and services that are usually unnecessary .
Speaker 0: Did you read this ? It says that the number one new years resolution make is to spend more time with friends and family . Speaker 1: Why would that be funny ? Speaker 0: Well , think about it . We are a society that is always on the go , not because we have to , but because we want to . Speaker 1: Why ? Speaker 0: We work hard and spend less time at home because we are trying to provide for our family with goods and services that are usually unnecessary . Speaker 1:
I don ’ t agree , but anyways , I think you should start thinking of a new year ’ s resolution yourself .
Speaker 0: Did you read this ? It says that the number one new years resolution make is to spend more time with friends and family . Speaker 1: Why would that be funny ? Speaker 0: Well , think about it . We are a society that is always on the go , not because we have to , but because we want to . Speaker 1: Why ? Speaker 0: We work hard and spend less time at home because we are trying to provide for our family with goods and services that are usually unnecessary . Speaker 1: I don ’ t agree , but anyways , I think you should start thinking of a new year ’ s resolution yourself . Speaker 0:
What ’ s the point ? We always make a new year ’ s resolution and by February we will have forgotten about it . It ’ s pointless .
Speaker 0: Did you read this ? It says that the number one new years resolution make is to spend more time with friends and family . Speaker 1: Why would that be funny ? Speaker 0: Well , think about it . We are a society that is always on the go , not because we have to , but because we want to . Speaker 1: Why ? Speaker 0: We work hard and spend less time at home because we are trying to provide for our family with goods and services that are usually unnecessary . Speaker 1: I don ’ t agree , but anyways , I think you should start thinking of a new year ’ s resolution yourself . Speaker 0: What ’ s the point ? We always make a new year ’ s resolution and by February we will have forgotten about it . It ’ s pointless . Speaker 1:
Well then maybe you should resolve to sticking to your goals and objectives .
Speaker 0: Did you read this ? It says that the number one new years resolution make is to spend more time with friends and family . Speaker 1: Why would that be funny ? Speaker 0: Well , think about it . We are a society that is always on the go , not because we have to , but because we want to . Speaker 1: Why ? Speaker 0: We work hard and spend less time at home because we are trying to provide for our family with goods and services that are usually unnecessary . Speaker 1: I don ’ t agree , but anyways , I think you should start thinking of a new year ’ s resolution yourself . Speaker 0: What ’ s the point ? We always make a new year ’ s resolution and by February we will have forgotten about it . It ’ s pointless . Speaker 1: Well then maybe you should resolve to sticking to your goals and objectives . Speaker 0:
What about you ? Your gym bag is gathering dust and you still have brand new running shoes that are yet to be jogged in .
Speaker 0: Did you read this ? It says that the number one new years resolution make is to spend more time with friends and family . Speaker 1: Why would that be funny ? Speaker 0: Well , think about it . We are a society that is always on the go , not because we have to , but because we want to . Speaker 1: Why ? Speaker 0: We work hard and spend less time at home because we are trying to provide for our family with goods and services that are usually unnecessary . Speaker 1: I don ’ t agree , but anyways , I think you should start thinking of a new year ’ s resolution yourself . Speaker 0: What ’ s the point ? We always make a new year ’ s resolution and by February we will have forgotten about it . It ’ s pointless . Speaker 1: Well then maybe you should resolve to sticking to your goals and objectives . Speaker 0: What about you ? Your gym bag is gathering dust and you still have brand new running shoes that are yet to be jogged in . Speaker 1:
Well , I would go if you kept your promise of going to the gym with me everyday !
Speaker 0: Did you read this ? It says that the number one new years resolution make is to spend more time with friends and family . Speaker 1: Why would that be funny ? Speaker 0: Well , think about it . We are a society that is always on the go , not because we have to , but because we want to . Speaker 1: Why ? Speaker 0: We work hard and spend less time at home because we are trying to provide for our family with goods and services that are usually unnecessary . Speaker 1: I don ’ t agree , but anyways , I think you should start thinking of a new year ’ s resolution yourself . Speaker 0: What ’ s the point ? We always make a new year ’ s resolution and by February we will have forgotten about it . It ’ s pointless . Speaker 1: Well then maybe you should resolve to sticking to your goals and objectives . Speaker 0: What about you ? Your gym bag is gathering dust and you still have brand new running shoes that are yet to be jogged in . Speaker 1: Well , I would go if you kept your promise of going to the gym with me everyday ! Speaker 0:
Yeah , yeah , whatever .
Speaker 0: You don ’ t look like enjoying this workout . Speaker 1:
I ’ m not crazy about it at all .
Speaker 0: You don ’ t look like enjoying this workout . Speaker 1: I ’ m not crazy about it at all . Speaker 0:
You don ’ t like this sort of exercise ?
Speaker 0: You don ’ t look like enjoying this workout . Speaker 1: I ’ m not crazy about it at all . Speaker 0: You don ’ t like this sort of exercise ? Speaker 1:
I ’ m not interested in it . Are you keen on it ?
Speaker 0: You don ’ t look like enjoying this workout . Speaker 1: I ’ m not crazy about it at all . Speaker 0: You don ’ t like this sort of exercise ? Speaker 1: I ’ m not interested in it . Are you keen on it ? Speaker 0:
Yes , that ’ s funny . I thought you liked it .
Speaker 0: You don ’ t look like enjoying this workout . Speaker 1: I ’ m not crazy about it at all . Speaker 0: You don ’ t like this sort of exercise ? Speaker 1: I ’ m not interested in it . Are you keen on it ? Speaker 0: Yes , that ’ s funny . I thought you liked it . Speaker 1:
I hate it .
Speaker 0: You don ’ t look like enjoying this workout . Speaker 1: I ’ m not crazy about it at all . Speaker 0: You don ’ t like this sort of exercise ? Speaker 1: I ’ m not interested in it . Are you keen on it ? Speaker 0: Yes , that ’ s funny . I thought you liked it . Speaker 1: I hate it . Speaker 0:
Never mind . It ’ ll be over in 10 minutes .
Speaker 0: You don ’ t look like enjoying this workout . Speaker 1: I ’ m not crazy about it at all . Speaker 0: You don ’ t like this sort of exercise ? Speaker 1: I ’ m not interested in it . Are you keen on it ? Speaker 0: Yes , that ’ s funny . I thought you liked it . Speaker 1: I hate it . Speaker 0: Never mind . It ’ ll be over in 10 minutes . Speaker 1:
It ’ s the worst thing I ’ Ve ever tried .
Speaker 0: Bye . Take care . Speaker 1:
You too .
Speaker 0: I'm afraid I've had a terrible row with my boss . What shall I do ? Speaker 1:
I think you'd better apologize .
Speaker 0: I'm afraid I've had a terrible row with my boss . What shall I do ? Speaker 1: I think you'd better apologize . Speaker 0:
Oh , but I can't . It wasn't my fault .
Speaker 0: I'm afraid I've had a terrible row with my boss . What shall I do ? Speaker 1: I think you'd better apologize . Speaker 0: Oh , but I can't . It wasn't my fault . Speaker 1:
Maybe not , but I advice you to say it was your fault .
Speaker 0: Jack , what are you doing ? Speaker 1:
I am reading .
Speaker 0: Jack , what are you doing ? Speaker 1: I am reading . Speaker 0:
I can see that . But why are you reading advertisements for houses for sale ? Are you buying a house ?
Speaker 0: Jack , what are you doing ? Speaker 1: I am reading . Speaker 0: I can see that . But why are you reading advertisements for houses for sale ? Are you buying a house ? Speaker 1:
No , not yet . But I like to see what is available .
Speaker 0: Jack , what are you doing ? Speaker 1: I am reading . Speaker 0: I can see that . But why are you reading advertisements for houses for sale ? Are you buying a house ? Speaker 1: No , not yet . But I like to see what is available . Speaker 0:
Can I have a look as well ?
Speaker 0: Jack , what are you doing ? Speaker 1: I am reading . Speaker 0: I can see that . But why are you reading advertisements for houses for sale ? Are you buying a house ? Speaker 1: No , not yet . But I like to see what is available . Speaker 0: Can I have a look as well ? Speaker 1:
Of course , have a seat .
Speaker 0: Jack , what are you doing ? Speaker 1: I am reading . Speaker 0: I can see that . But why are you reading advertisements for houses for sale ? Are you buying a house ? Speaker 1: No , not yet . But I like to see what is available . Speaker 0: Can I have a look as well ? Speaker 1: Of course , have a seat . Speaker 0:
Oh , this one looks really good . And look at the garden . So beautiful .
Speaker 0: Jack , what are you doing ? Speaker 1: I am reading . Speaker 0: I can see that . But why are you reading advertisements for houses for sale ? Are you buying a house ? Speaker 1: No , not yet . But I like to see what is available . Speaker 0: Can I have a look as well ? Speaker 1: Of course , have a seat . Speaker 0: Oh , this one looks really good . And look at the garden . So beautiful . Speaker 1:
Yes , nice . But I prefer this wooden house with a garden fence and a sloping roof .
Speaker 0: Jack , what are you doing ? Speaker 1: I am reading . Speaker 0: I can see that . But why are you reading advertisements for houses for sale ? Are you buying a house ? Speaker 1: No , not yet . But I like to see what is available . Speaker 0: Can I have a look as well ? Speaker 1: Of course , have a seat . Speaker 0: Oh , this one looks really good . And look at the garden . So beautiful . Speaker 1: Yes , nice . But I prefer this wooden house with a garden fence and a sloping roof . Speaker 0:
Yes , but my house has large windows and so gets lots of sun . And it has a small balcony at the top .
Speaker 0: Jack , what are you doing ? Speaker 1: I am reading . Speaker 0: I can see that . But why are you reading advertisements for houses for sale ? Are you buying a house ? Speaker 1: No , not yet . But I like to see what is available . Speaker 0: Can I have a look as well ? Speaker 1: Of course , have a seat . Speaker 0: Oh , this one looks really good . And look at the garden . So beautiful . Speaker 1: Yes , nice . But I prefer this wooden house with a garden fence and a sloping roof . Speaker 0: Yes , but my house has large windows and so gets lots of sun . And it has a small balcony at the top . Speaker 1:
Well , you can't compare a small balcony to this large veranda . This is perfect for having a barbecue in summer .
Speaker 0: Jack , what are you doing ? Speaker 1: I am reading . Speaker 0: I can see that . But why are you reading advertisements for houses for sale ? Are you buying a house ? Speaker 1: No , not yet . But I like to see what is available . Speaker 0: Can I have a look as well ? Speaker 1: Of course , have a seat . Speaker 0: Oh , this one looks really good . And look at the garden . So beautiful . Speaker 1: Yes , nice . But I prefer this wooden house with a garden fence and a sloping roof . Speaker 0: Yes , but my house has large windows and so gets lots of sun . And it has a small balcony at the top . Speaker 1: Well , you can't compare a small balcony to this large veranda . This is perfect for having a barbecue in summer . Speaker 0:
Talking about a barbecue , didn't you say you are organizing one next week ?
Speaker 0: Jack , what are you doing ? Speaker 1: I am reading . Speaker 0: I can see that . But why are you reading advertisements for houses for sale ? Are you buying a house ? Speaker 1: No , not yet . But I like to see what is available . Speaker 0: Can I have a look as well ? Speaker 1: Of course , have a seat . Speaker 0: Oh , this one looks really good . And look at the garden . So beautiful . Speaker 1: Yes , nice . But I prefer this wooden house with a garden fence and a sloping roof . Speaker 0: Yes , but my house has large windows and so gets lots of sun . And it has a small balcony at the top . Speaker 1: Well , you can't compare a small balcony to this large veranda . This is perfect for having a barbecue in summer . Speaker 0: Talking about a barbecue , didn't you say you are organizing one next week ? Speaker 1:
Yes , next Saturday . I hope you can make it .