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[JANE] Hi! I'm Jane.
[BILL] Hi. I'm Bill.
[CATHY] Hi! My name is Cathy.
[SALLY] Hi! I'm Sally.
[TOM] Hello. My name is Tom.
[ED] Hello. My name is Ed.

[SALLY] Hi!
[HR GUY] Hello.
[SALLY] Uh, I’m Sally. Sally Phillips? I’m new.
[HR GUY] Sally. How do you spell your last name?
[SALLY] It’s P-H-I-L-L-I-P-S.
[HR GUY] Ah, yes.
[HR GUY] Here you are.
[SALLY] Thank you.
[HR GUY] You’re welcome.

[JAKE] So, what’s your phone number?
[SIMON] My number’s 241-7694.
[SIMON] And what’s your number?
[JAKE] It’s, uh, 694-3250.
[SIMON] Great, thanks.
[JAKE] No problem.
[SIMON] See you tomorrow.
[JAKE] See you.

[JOAN] Good morning, Todd.
[TODD] Good morning, Joan. How are you today?
[JOAN] I’m fine, thanks. And you?
[TODD] I’m good.
[JOAN] Well, have a nice day.
[TODD] You, too.
[CARLOS] Good afternoon.
[TODD] Good afternoon, Carlos.
[CARLOS] Are you busy?
[TODD] No.
[JANITOR] Good evening, Todd.
[TODD] Uh, good evening, Jim.
[TODD] Good night.

[CARLOS] Good morning.
[JOAN] Good morning, Carlos[ˈkɑ:lɔs]. How are you?
[CARLOS] I’m good. How are you, Joan?
[JOAN] Fine, thanks.
[JOAN] How’s your class?
[CARLOS] Uh, it’s good. The teacher’s great.
[JOAN] How many students are in the class?
[CARLOS] There are eight students.
[JOAN] Okay.
[JOAN] Well, good luck.
How's your class?

[TODD] Sally? Sally Phillips?
[SALLY] Oh, hi, Todd!
[TODD] Hi! Welcome to the company.
[SALLY] Thanks!
[TODD] Let me show you to your desk.
[SALLY] OK
[TODD] So, this is your desk.
[SALLY] OK
[TODD] And that’s my desk.
[JOAN] Hi.
[TODD] Hello, Joan. Ah, Sally, this is Joan. Joan, this is Sally.
[JOAN] Nice to meet you.
[SALLY] Nice to meet you, too.
[JOAN] Welcome to the company.
[SALLY] Thanks!
[JOAN] OK. See you later.

what's your name？
i'm lisa
how do your spell that？
it's l-i-s-a
how old are you
i'm 26 years old
what's your phone number？
it's 18333
here you are
thank you

[TODD] So let me show you around.
[SALLY] Okay.
[TODD] That’s Joan’s office.
[SALLY] Mm-hmm.
[TODD] The meeting rooms are over here.
[SALLY] Mm-hmm.
[TODD] And the restrooms are over there.
[SALLY] Okay.
[TODD] And that’s the kitchen.
[SALLY] Right.
[SALLY] It’s a great office!
[TODD] Yes. It is.

[FRANK] Hello.
[MARY] Hi.
[MARY] His name is Frank.
[FRANK] And her name's Mary.
[MARY] And I'm from the UK.
[FRANK] We're from London, England.
[MARY] Uh, Frank?
[MARY] I'm from London. You're not.
[FRANK] Ehh, of course, of course.
[FRANK] No, we live in London, but I'm from, um ...
[MARY] ... Los Angeles, in the US.

[LAURA] Hey. Come and meet my friends.
[MARY] OK.
[LAURA] Michelle, this is Frank and Mary. Frank and Mary, this is Michelle.
[MICHELLE] Hi. Nice to meet you.
[MARY] Nice to meet you.
[FRANK] Hi, Michelle.
[MICHELLE] Hi.
[LAURA] Michelle's from Brighton.
[LAURA] Mary's from London, Frank's from Los Angeles, but they live in London.
[LAURA] Frank and Mary, this is James. James is from Birmingham, the UK.
[JAMES] Nice to meet you.
[FRANK] Nice to meet you.
[MARY] Hi.
[MARY] Hi.
[LAURA] Paul is from London.
[PAUL] Hi. How's it going?

[SALLY] So where are you from, Carlos?
[CARLOS] I’m from Salvador [ˈsælvədɔ:] .
[SALLY] Salvador [ˈsælvədɔ:] ?
[CARLOS] Yeah. In the north of Brazil.
[SALLY] What’s it like?
[CARLOS] It’s a beautiful city. There are a lot of great beaches.
[SALLY] It sounds wonderful.
[CARLOS] Yeah, it is. Where are you from?
[SALLY] I’m from New York.
[CARLOS] What’s New York like?
[SALLY] New York is ... New York. It’s big, it’s busy. It’s an exciting city.
[SALLY] No, thanks. I’m OK.

[CARLOS] Where do you live, Sally?
[SALLY] I live downtown, near the museum.
[CARLOS] Really? How is it?
[SALLY] It’s nice. I like it.
[CARLOS] Uh-huh?
[SALLY] Yeah. There are a lot of good restaurants and shops. Oh, and there’s a nice park.
[SALLY] Where do you live?
[CARLOS] I live across the bridge. In a big, crowded building.
[SALLY] You don’t like it.
[CARLOS] No, not really.
[SALLY] I’m sorry to hear that.

[TODD] Wow! Is that your family?
[SALLY] Yeah. It’s big, huh?
[TODD] Yes, it is.
[TODD] Is this your mother and father?
[SALLY] No, that’s my aunt and uncle. My mother and father are here. And that’s my grandmother and grandfather.
[TODD] And who are they?
[SALLY] My brothers. I have four brothers.
[SALLY] Do you have a big family?
[TODD] Actually, I’m an only child.
[TODD] But, I have Silas, Sarah and my wife, Angela.

[MICHELLE] Hi!
[LAURA] Hi!
[MICHELLE] So! What does he look like?
[LAURA] Who? What does who look like?
[MICHELLE] You know! Ken!
[LAURA]You know!
[LAURA] Well ... he's ... tall.
[LAURA] He has short, brown hair.
[MICHELLE] And?
[LAURA] And ... he has green eyes.
[MICHELLE] And?
[LAURA] And ... he's a firefighter/ˈfaɪəfaɪtə(r)/.
[MICHELLE] A firefighter?
[MICHELLE] How old is he?
[LAURA] He's 28.
[MICHELLE] Does he have a brother?

[SALLY] Hey, Todd. I have a question for you.
[TODD] Okay.
[SALLY] Is Joan your boss?
[TODD] Yeah.
[SALLY] What is she like?
[TODD] Well, she’s very hardworking.
[SALLY] Uh-huh.
[TODD] And she’s really intelligent/ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/.
[SALLY] Yeah, but is she friendly to you?
[TODD] She’s not unfriendly. She’s just always busy.
[SALLY] She never smiles.
[TODD] She is very serious.
[TODD] She’s a really good manager.
[SALLY] OK.

[JAMES] I'm a businessman/ˈbɪznəsmæn/.
[JAMES] I work in an office.
[PAUL] I'm a manager.
[PAUL] I work in a paper company.
[PAUL] Ohhhh!
[MICHELLE] I'm a sales assistant/əˈsɪstənt/.
[MICHELLE] I work in a clothes store.
[MICHELLE] I like my job.
[MICHELLE] I like shopping, and I like clothes.
[MICHELLE] What do you do?
[MICHELLE] Do you like your job?

[KELLY] Excuse me - can I try these/ðiːz/ on?
[SALES ASSISTANT] Of course.
[KELLY] This shirt’s too big. This shirt’s too small. And this is just ugly.
[SALES ASSISTANT] What about this skirt /skɜːt/ ?
[KELLY] Hmmm. That skirt?
[SALES ASSISTANT] So what do you think?
[KELLY] I love it! But it’s too small.
[SALES ASSISTANT] How about these/ðiːz/ shoes/ʃuː/?

[MICHELLE] Hmmm. I know! A blue shirt ...
[MICHELLE] And ...
[MICHELLE] ... a long, black skirt.
[MICHELLE] Mm-mm. It's too long.
[MICHELLE] How about ... my new pants?
[MICHELLE] And ...
[MICHELLE] ... my pink T-shirt.
[MICHELLE] And... my short, black jacket.

[SALES ASSISTANT] Can I help you?
[SIMON] Yes. Um, I’m looking for a sweater/ˈswetə(r)/.
[SALES ASSISTANT] What size are you?
[SIMON] I’m a medium.
[SALES ASSISTANT] How about this one?
[SIMON] What’s it made/meɪd/ of?
[SALES ASSISTANT] It’s 100% wool /wʊl/.
[SIMON] How much is it?
[SALES ASSISTANT] It’s $89.99.
[SIMON] Okay. I’ll take it. Where are the jackets?
[SALES ASSISTANT] They’re on the second floor.
[SIMON] OK.

KELLY] Oh, look! There’s a sale/seɪl/ on at Bandini’s.
[SALLY] Bandini’s? The clothes there are so expensive! I never shop there.
[KELLY] Yeah, but, look - 50% off all jackets.
[SALLY] Hmmm. Not bad.
[KELLY] You know, you always shop online and buy these ... these boring office clothes. You should buy something nice.
[SALLY] Hey! ... Well, maybe. But you always go to really expensive shops.
[KELLY] Yeah. And I look good.
[SALLY] Yeah, you do. Come on, let’s go to Bandini’s. I need a new jacket. And maybe some pants.
[KELLY] Excuse me. Can we have the bill, please?

[SALLY] This place [pleɪs] has great burgers/ˈbɜːɡə(r)/.
[JAKE] Mm-hmm.
[SALLY] Do you want some of my fries[fraɪz] ?
[JAKE] Mm-hmm.
[SALLY] How’s your sandwich?
[JAKE] It’s delicious.
[SALLY] How about some dessert?
[JAKE] Mm-hmm.
[SALLY] I want some chocolate/ˈtʃɒklət/ ice cream/aɪs kriːm/.

[SIMON] Hey, Jake - pass me that knife /naɪf/.
[JAKE] What’s next?
[SIMON] Uh, cut the vegetables.
[SIMON] Don’t cut them/ðəm/ so big.
[JAKE] OK. Done/dʌn/. Anything else?
[SIMON] Uh, slice /slaɪs/薄片, 切片 the bread.
[JAKE] They’re here!
[KELLY] Hi!
[SALLY] I love your place!

[KELLY] You hungry?
[SALLY] Yeah.
[KELLY] Let’s have lunch.
[SALLY] The Snack Shack? What’s the food like?
[KELLY] It’s good. I like their sandwiches and salads. Oh, and I love their desserts.
[SALLY] Ooh, I want the beef noodles.
[KELLY] They’re spicy.
[SALLY] Cool. I love spicy food.
[KELLY] Hmmm. I like their salads. They’re always really fresh. Yep, a chicken salad.
[KELLY] And some chocolate cake.
[SALLY] What soft drinks do they have?
[KELLY] Orange juice or iced tea.
[SALLY] I’ll have orange juice.
[KELLY] Me, too.
[SALLY] What’s their number?
[KELLY] It’s 555 462 ...

[SERVER] Hi. Can I help you?
[KELLY] Yes. I’d like a roast/rəʊst/ beef sandwich, please.
[SERVER] OK.
[SERVER] There you go. Anything else?
[KELLY] Uh, a bag of potato chips.
[SERVER] Here you are. Would you like a drink?
[KELLY] Yes, a bottle of water.
[SERVER] OK.
[SERVER] Anything else? How about some dessert?
[KELLY] Oh ... A piece /piːs/ of chocolate/ˈtʃɒklət/ cake, please.
[SERVER] Would you like a bag?
[KELLY] Yes, please.
[KELLY] How much is that?
[SERVER] That’s, uh, 14 dollars.
[KELLY] Here you go.
[KELLY] Thanks!

[TODD] Good morning.
[SALLY] Oh, morning!
[SALLY] What time’s the meeting?
[TODD] 9:30.
[SALLY] Phew! Not 9?
[TODD] Nope, not 9. 9:30.
[SALLY] Todd, are you never late?
[TODD] Umm, no.
[TODD] About 8 o’clock.
[SALLY] Wow. What time do you get up?
[TODD] I get up at 6, I take the train at 7:15 and I get to work at 8. Every day.
[SALLY] I get up at 8, have a cup of coffee, take the 8:30 train.
[TODD] Oh. You don’t eat breakfast?
[SALLY] Breakfast?
[TODD] Time for the meeting. Let’s go.

[INTERVIEWER] Do you like your job?
[LAURA] Yes! I do! I love my job.
[INTERVIEWER] How about in the evening or at the weekend? Do you have free time?
[LAURA] Monday to Friday? No.
[INTERVIEWER] What time do you get home in the evening?
[LAURA] Sometimes 6 o'clock, sometimes 12.
[LAURA] And what do you do in the evening?
[LAURA] I surf the internet,
[LAURA] talk on the phone.
[LAURA] I have dinner.
[INTERVIEWER] And what do you do at the weekend?
[LAURA] At the weekend, I sleep.

--Can we meet on Friday morning?

我们周五上午见面可以吗？

--Ah, no. I’m sorry, but I’m busy.

啊，不行，抱歉，我比较忙。

--Ok, what about Thursday afternoon, then?

好吧，那星期四下午呢？

--Hmm … Let me see … Sorry, I can’t. I’m free on Thursday morning.

嗯，让我看看。不好意思，也不行。我星期四上午有空。

--Oh, good! What about 10 a.m.?

好的！上午10点怎样？

--Sure! That’s good for me!

可以！对我来说可以！

--Great! See you then!

太棒了！到时候见！
1.--What time do you like to have meetings?

你喜欢在什么时间开会？

--I like to have meetings in the morning because every morning is a new start.

2. When do you usually have meetings?

你通常什么时候开会？

3. --Can we meet on Monday morning?

我们可以周一早上开会吗？

--I'm sorry, but I'm but.

抱歉，我比较忙。

--Sure.

当然了！

[NANCY] So, Bob's birthday is on the 21st of June.
[NANCY] Emma's birthday is on October the 25th.
[NANCY] The 3rd of December - that's our son Eric's birthday.
[NANCY] And my birthday is on the 26th of March.

hey,so how's london？
it's great， but the weather isn't good.
what's your weather like？
it's rainy and cold
i like really rainy 
do you like rain？
that's too bad， what's your temperature？
it's 6 or 7 degrees
that's cold
yeah，it's rainy， windy and cold

[TODD] You look happy.
[CARLOS] Yeah, I am. It’s summer, the weather’s hot, and I have five days’ vacation.
[TODD] What are you going to do?
[CARLOS] I don’t know. What do people usually do here in the summer?
[TODD] Well, my wife and I like the mountains. It gets so hot here in the summer.
[CARLOS] I love hot weather! Back home, in the summer, I go to the beach almost every day.
[TODD] Why don’t you go to the beach here?
[CARLOS] Is it far?
[TODD] No. Two or three hours. You can stay in a beach house, go swimming in the sea every day.
[CARLOS] Eat fish for dinner every night?
[TODD] That does sound good. Hmmm. When is my next vacation?

[JOAN] Ugh! This weather!
[TODD] Yeah. Two weeks of rain!
[JOAN] I hate it!
[TODD] You know what? You should go on vacation.
[JOAN] Vacation?
[TODD] Yeah! Vacation. You know - you go away for two weeks. You don’t read your emails. You don’t answer your phone.
[JOAN] Yeah, I know what a vacation is.
[TODD] You should go to Hawaii. Get some sun.
[JOAN] Hmph.
[TODD] Or, you should go to Paris. Go shopping! See the museums!
[JOAN] You know what? Maybe I should.

[WEATHERMAN] Today, the temperature’s温度 /ˈtemprətʃə(r)/28 degrees. It’s warm and sunny out there!
[JAKE] Let’s go to the beach.
[SIMON] No, it’s too hot/hɒt/. How about a movie?
[JAKE] A movie. On a day like this? Come on! The sun, the sea ...
[SIMON] No, thanks. How about a game of cards?
[JAKE] Yeah. Great idea. We should play cards. At home. All day. When it’s sunny outside!
[JAKE] I’m going to the beach. See you later.
[JAKE] Hey.
[SIMON] Have fun?

what sports do you like?
me? i like watching baseball. how about you?
well,I really enjoy playing football.
football? you paly football in italy?
yes, of course!
oh, are you talking about soccer?
yes, i am. 

it's nice day,what you want to do?
can you play baseball?
no, i hate palying baseball?
really? you don't like playing baseball?
nope
can you swim?
ohh, i don't really like swim?
so,what do you like ding?
well, i really like paly table tennis?
cool. i can play table tennis.

so,what do you like doing this weekend?
on the weekend, i like swimming?
really,cool
what do you like doing?
well, palying golf is my free activity ,i also like going hiking
going hiking is great exercise.
yeah,it's, i also degree to
you like playing badminton
yeah，i love it，hey,how about playing tennis,do you like playing tennis
playing tennis is fun
so,why do you playing tennis, how about sunday at 2p.m
great! see you on sunday

ah，I love summer, in my country in the summer,most people  go to the beach, what about in your country
in my coutry ,most peolpe love swiming 
i see, how about the winter，in my country ，many people love go skiing，it's very beautiful
in the winter，some people love ice skating
right，what are a lot of people like in your country？
a lot of people like watching TV.
oh, ok,and what sports do you like playing？
i like playing badminton
really，nice，do you like going hiking or going swiming
cool，i like too，let's go these we can
great idea！let's go.

There are many sports and activities in my country. Most people love ice skating. Ice hockey and soccer are popular, too. Many people enjoy playing chess. A lot of people like basketball. Few people like baseball. Some people enjoy skiing.

[JOAN] Hi, Todd.
[JOAN] You okay?
[TODD] No, I’m not. I’m stressed /strest/ out.
我筋疲力尽。
[JOAN] Really?
[TODD] Yeah. I’m very busy right now. And my daughter’s/ˈdɔːtə(r)/  sick /sɪk/.
[JOAN] I’m sorry to hear that. What’s wrong/rɒŋ/ with her/hər/?
听到这个消息我很难过。
[TODD] She has the flu.
[JOAN] That’s too bad.
[TODD] Hey, can I ask you a question?
[JOAN] Sure.
[TODD] How do you do it?
你是怎么做到的？
[JOAN] What do you mean?
什么意思？
[TODD] Well, I know you’re really busy/ˈbɪzi/. But you always look great.
[JOAN] Thanks!
[TODD] What’s your secret/ˈsiːkrət/秘诀?
[JOAN] It’s not /nɒt/a secret. I don’t smoke, I eat /iːt/ well and I do yoga.
我吃得好，还做瑜伽。

[KELLY] Sally, how do you do it?
[SALLY] Do what?
[KELLY] Well, look at you - you’re eating ice cream.
[SALLY] Uh-huh.
[KELLY] How do you stay in shape?
[SALLY] I don’t know. I walk to work every day, I run three times a week and I go to the gym.
[KELLY] How often do you go to the gym?
[SALLY] Two or three times a week. You should come with me.
[KELLY] Yeah, I should.
[SALLY] Do you want some ice cream?
[KELLY] Yeah.

[DOCTOR] So, how are you feeling/ˈfiːlɪŋ/?
[SALLY] Not so ...
[DOCTOR] Sorry.
[SALLY] Not so great. I have a sore/sɔː(r)/ throat/θrəʊt/, and my head/hed/ hurts/hɜːrt/.
[DOCTOR] I’m sorry to hear that. Any other symptoms/ˈsɪmptəm/?
[SALLY] Yes. I have a stomachache['stʌməkeɪk] .
[DOCTOR] Hmm. And you have a fever [ˈfi:və(r)] , too.
[SALLY] Yeah, I feel really hot.
[DOCTOR] I think you have the flu.
[SALLY] Ugh.
[DOCTOR] You should go home and get lots [lɒt] of sleep.
[SALLY] But I’m really busy at work.
[DOCTOR] Well, yes, but, um, you should take it easy for two or three days. And, uh, drink lots of liquids['lɪkwɪdz].
[SALLY] OK.
[DOCTOR] And, um, take an aspirin[ˈæsprɪn] for your headache.[ˈhedeɪk]
[SALLY] Right. Thanks, doctor.
[DOCTOR] You’re welcome.

[TODD] Todd Billings/ˈbɪlɪŋz/.
[SALLY] Hi, Todd. This is Sally.
[TODD] Sally. Hey, what’s up? Where are you?
[SALLY] I’m at home.
[TODD] Oh, no. What’s wrong?
[SALLY] I’m sick. I have the flu.
[TODD] You sound awful/ˈɔːfl/.
[SALLY] Yeah, I feel really bad. I can’t come to work today.
[TODD] That’s OK. You should stay at home.
[SALLY] Sorry about work.
[TODD] No problem. Listen - call me tomorrow.
[SALLY] OK.
[TODD] And feel better.
[SALLY] Thanks, Todd. Bye.
[TODD] Bye.

[MARY] Why don't we go to the swimming pool?
[FRANK] Mary, I don't like swimming.
[MARY] But it's so hot /hɒt/ today ...
[FRANK] I know, but I don't like swimming.
[FRANK] How about the library?
[MARY] The library?
[FRANK] Yeah, the library.
[FRANK] OK.
[FRANK] So, where do you want to go?
[MARY] I know!
[FRANK] Uh-oh.
[MARY] Why don't we go to the park?
[FRANK] Yeah, good idea.
[FRANK] It's a beautiful, sunny day.
[FRANK] Let's go to the park.
[FRANK] Mary?
[MARY] Yes?
[FRANK] Where is the park?

[JAKE] So. Cafe Delight/dɪˈlaɪt/. 3 o’clock.
[SALLY] Do you know where it is?
[JAKE] Yeah, I know where it is. See you there. Bye.
[SIMON] Hey.
[JAKE] Hey. Simon, where’s Cafe Delight?
[SIMON] It’s on 5th Street - uh, near the park.
[JAKE] How do you get there? Can I walk?
[SIMON] No, it’s too far. You should take the subway.
[JAKE] How do you get there by subway?
[SIMON] Well, uh, first take line[laɪn] 3. Then change at Pine Street to line 5. Then go on the underground.
[SIMON] uh, you need to change from the red to the blue line. Then to the green line, and the second stop. And then over the bridge ...
[SIMON] And then get off at the second stop.
[JAKE] Uh, that’s pretty[ˈprɪti] complicated[ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd].
[SIMON] You can take the number 12 bus. But it takes an hour.
[JAKE] Or, I can take a taxi.

[SALLY] Hey, Carlos, do you know a good place for lunch?
[CARLOS] There’s a good pizza place across the street.
[SALLY] Uh-huh?
[CARLOS] Oh! And there are two Thai restaurants.
[SALLY] Mmm. I love Thai. Which one do you like?
[CARLOS] They’re both good. But Regal Thai is excellent.
[SALLY] Great! Where’s that?
[CARLOS] It’s on the corner of Pine Street and 3rd. Next to the movie theater.
[SALLY] Hmm. That’s pretty far. Can I take a bus?
[CARLOS] Yeah. Take the 12. It’s only two stops. There’s a bus stop in front of the building.
[SALLY] Great! Oh! And is there a post office near here?
[CARLOS] Yeah. There’s one across the street.
[SALLY] Oh, cool. That’s easy. Thanks.
[CARLOS] You’re welcome.

[FRANK] So the park is on Green Street, opposite the school.
[MARY] OK. The park's on Green Street.
[MARY] But where is Green Street?
[FRANK] Uhhh ... I don't know.
[MARY] Excuse me. Excuse me.
[MARY] Where is Green Street?
[MAN 1] Do you mean Green Street, or Green Road?
[FRANK] Uh ... Green Street.
[MAN 1] Well ... Go straight ahead, then turn right.
[MAN 2] No, no, no, no, no, no, no.
[MAN 2] Go straight ahead, then turn left.
[MAN 1] No, turn right.
[MAN 2] No. Turn left.

[LAURA] This is my family's apartment.
[LAURA] The apartment has two bedrooms ...
[LAURA] ... a kitchen ...
[LAURA] ... a living room ...
[LAURA] ... and a balcony/ˈbælkəni/.
[LAURA] Three people live in the apartment: my mom, my dad and my grandma.
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PETER: So, Li, this is your family's new house?
LI: Yes! Welcome, Peter. This is our living room.
PETER: Nice. And you have three bedrooms?
LI: Yes, this bedroom is my husband's [ˈhʌzbənd] and mine .
PETER: Okay. And this blue bedroom – is this your son's bedroom?
LI: Yes, that's Billy's bedroom.
PETER: Whose bedroom is this?
LI: Oh, my husband's parents 'peərənts] are here for two weeks [wi:k] .
PETER: Wow.
LI: Yes. That bedroom is theirs [ðerz]  .

[CARLOS] Apartments, apartments ... Apartments for rent.
[CARLOS] Oh! Here’s one. 2,000 a month? Nope. That’s too expensive.
[CARLOS] Hmm. This one looks good. 1,100 a month. Oak Hills is a great neighborhood.
[CARLOS] Ah! But no pets. Too bad.
[CARLOS] Here’s another in Oak Hills.
[CARLOS] Two bedrooms, one bath. And, ooh ... there’s a swimming pool.
[CARLOS] Nice. Near public transportation. And only 900 a month.
[CARLOS] Cool. I’m calling.

[LANDLADY] OK, well let me show you around.
[L[LANDLADY] This is the living room.
[LANDLADY] You can put a sofa over here, and a coffee table there.
[LANDLADY] OK
[LANDLADY] The kitchen's this way.
[LANDLADY] There's a fridge and a microwave.
[LANDLADY] Have a look yourself.
[NINA] I like this.
[LANDLADY] This is the bathroom, and here's the bedroom. It's lovely and light, isn't it?
[NINA] It's beautiful.
[LANDLADY] There's a park across the road, and the schools are good.
[LANDLADY] It’s a lovely neighborhood.
[LANDLADY] A great place to raise a family.
[NINA] Yeah, and it's close to my shop.
[NINA] You see, I'm going to open a shop near here.
[LANDLADY] Oh, how exciting!
[LANDLADY] A shop!
[LANDLADY] So.
[NINA] I'll take it.

[MOM] So, how’s the new apartment?
[SIMON] It’s great. I really like it.
[MOM] Tell me about it. Is the neighborhood safe?
[SIMON] Yes, Mom. It’s very safe.
[MOM] What’s your room like?
[SIMON] It’s pretty big. I like it.
[MOM] Oh, good. What about the rest of the apartment?
[SIMON] It’s nice. I share a kitchen, living room and a bathroom with my roommate, Jake.
[MOM] You share a bathroom? Is it clean?
[SIMON] Yes, Mom. It’s very clean.
[MOM] Hmm. What’s the kitchen like?
[SIMON] It’s good. There’s a fridge, and a stove, and a dishwasher.
[MOM] Oh, very nice.
[SIMON] So how’s everything at home?
[MOM] Oh, you know, the same. Your father’s feeling better.
[SIMON] That’s good. Hey, Mom, I have to go now. Say hi to Dad for me.
[MOM] OK, dear. Call me soon.
[SIMON] OK, Mom. Bye.

[JAKE] No!
[KELLY] Ha-ha!
[SIMON] I win again.
[KELLY] Jake, you’re terrible at computer games.
[JAKE] Well, I don’t play them all day, like Simon does.
[SIMON] Yeah, yeah.
[JAKE] I have other interests.
[KELLY] Let me guess. Stamp collecting?
[JAKE] Very funny.
[JAKE] Actually, I have lots of hobbies. I am interested in cooking, for example.
[JAKE] And I like running. And photography.
[KELLY] Photography?
[JAKE] Yeah. I’m quite good at it.
[SALLY] Umm, can we see some of your pictures?
[JAKE] Uh, sure.
[KELLY] What is it?
[SIMON] I don’t know.
[SALLY] His thumb?
[JAKE] Oh, uh, uh ... wrong picture.

[JOAN] Nice shirt, Todd.
[TODD] Oh, thanks, Joan. It's from Italy.
[JOAN] Cool.
[TODD] Yeah. Italy's great. I go there pretty often. My uncle’s from Milan.
[JOAN] Wow! I love traveling. But I don't have much money right now.
[TODD] That’s too bad.
[JOAN] That’s okay. I do fun things near home.
[TODD] Like what?
[JOAN] Well, like going to the theater. Umm, and I do a little oil painting.
[TODD] Nice
[JOAN] And I have a little garden.
[TODD] Gardening? In an apartment?
[JOAN] Oh, just some flowers and things. On the balcony.
[TODD] Do you ever grow vegetables?
[JOAN] Sometimes. I have some tomatoes this year.
[TODD] Sweet.
[JOAN] They are, actually. You’d be surprised.

[BOB] Whoa! Look at that.
[BOB] I love my birthday presents.
[BOB] Thanks very much.
[BOB] Thanks, darling.
[BOB] Emma? Play us a song on your guitar.
[EMMA] Dad, I can't play the guitar.
[BOB] Yes, you can.
[BOB] Anyway, it's my birthday.
[EMMA] OK.
[BOB] Bravo!
[BOB] She can play the guitar.

[CARLOS] Hi, Joan.
[JOAN] Hi. Listen, Carlos, do you have any plans this weekend?
[CARLOS] Uhhh, no. Why?
[JOAN] Well, Henrique Gonzales is visiting. He’s the manager of the Mexico City office. And I’m out of town all weekend.
[CARLOS] Right ...
[JOAN] Can you show him around?
[JOAN] Carlos, it’s really important. Can you show him around?
[CARLOS] Of course, of course, I can show him around. Uhhh, what’s he interested in?
[JOAN] Well, I know he enjoys eating out.
[CARLOS] Well, I know a lot of good restaurants.
[JOAN] Oh, and he’s really into art.
[CARLOS] There’s probably a good exhibition at the art museum.
[JOAN] Great. Thank you. Look - you can have two extra days' vacation for this.
[CARLOS] Really? Thanks!
[JOAN] No, thank you.

[SALLY] So, Todd? Are you coming to the party Friday night?
[TODD] Party? What party?
[SALLY] The party at my apartment?
[TODD] Oh, yeah. Umm, sure. Where do you live?
[SALLY] I live at 1215 Maple Road.
[TODD] 1215 Maple Road.
[SALLY] The cross street is 4th Avenue.
[SALLY] I live in the apartment building between the library and the park.
[TODD] Okay.
[SALLY] I’m on the 11th floor, number 17.
[TODD] All right. See you on Friday.

[SARAH] Concentrate on driving. We don't want to crash.
[SARAH] I think it's just up straight.
[SARAH] Turn right.
[SARAH] No. Left.
[MARK] Sorry.
[SARAH] It's a terrible map!
[MARK] So, where?
[SARAH] Umm ... We turned right.
[SARAH] Turn right.
[SARAH] Turn right here.
[SARAH] Just go straight, Mark.
[MARK] Let's park here, OK?

A: Good morning. Telex Company. How can I help you?
B: Yes, good morning. I have a meeting at your company today. Can you tell me how to get to your office, please?
A: Yes, of course. Where are you coming from ?
B: I'm in front of the Regency Hotel on Park Drive. I'm walking.
A: Oh, OK. First, go north on Park Drive for two blocks, and make a right on Seventh Avenue.
B: North on Park, turn right on Seventh.
A: Correct. Next, go one block on Seventh, and take a left on Chase Street. Our building is on the right – number 729. We're on the third floor . Our office is number 316.

[CARLOS] That’s my hometown - Salvador. There.
[SALLY] Right. On the east coast.
[CARLOS] Yeah.
[SALLY] Where’s Rio?
[CARLOS] It’s in the south. Down here.
[SALLY] How far is it from Salvador to Rio?
[CARLOS] It’s about 1200 kilometers.
[SALLY] So you live on the coast.
[CARLOS] Yeah.
[SALLY] I love the ocean. Do you know Big Sur?
[CARLOS] No. Where’s that?
[SALLY] It’s in California. It’s in the mountains, but it’s also on the coast.
[SALLY] There it is, on the west coast. It’s so beautiful there. In the summertime, you can 

I would like to reserve/book a_________ room.

How can I help you? 有什么能为您效劳的？

I’d like to make a reservation, please. 我想要预定房间。

For how many people? 多少个人呢？

For two people, checking in on October 7th for two nights. 2位，10月7号入住两晚。

When would you like to check in? 您想要什么时候入住？

Smoking or non-smoking? 吸烟房还是无烟房

The rate is _________ per night. 房间一晚的价格是________.

Would you like me to reserve it for you? 需要帮您预定吗？

I need a credit card number. 我需要您提供一下信用卡卡号。

[JOAN] Hey, Todd, you know Vancouver, right?
[TODD] Sure, I know Vancouver.
[JOAN] I have a meeting there on March 15th. Can you recommend a good hotel?
[TODD] How about the Hotel Anna? It’s right downtown. The rates are reasonable.
[JOAN] Sounds good. How much is it a night?
[TODD] I think it’s around 200 a night.
[JOAN] Not bad. Is there a fitness center in the hotel?
[TODD] Yes, there is. Oh! And you get free wireless internet in your room. I love that.
[JOAN] What are the rooms like? 
[TODD] Uh, they’re nice. The bathrooms are pretty small. But they’re modern and clean.
[JOAN] Great! Thanks, Todd. The Anna sounds perfect.
[TODD] No problem. Have a good trip.
[JOAN] Thanks!

[CLERK] Hotel Anna. How can I help you?
[JOAN] I’d like to make a reservation, please.
[CLERK] Certainly. For how many people?
[JOAN] Just me.
[CLERK] Okay, and when are you checking in?
[JOAN] March 15th, checking out March 19th.
[CLERK] Fifteenth to the 19th. So, that’s four nights. Would you like a single room or a double?
[JOAN] A single, please. Oh, and I need a nonsmoking room.
[CLERK] A nonsmoking single. That’s no problem. Would you like me to reserve it for you now?
[JOAN] What’s the rate?
[CLERK] Two hundred and ten a night.
[JOAN] Okay. Yes, please reserve it.
[CLERK] Certainly. Can I have your name?
[JOAN] Joan Baxter. B-A-X-T-E-R.
[CLERK] And can I have your credit card number?
[JOAN] Mm-hmm. It's 3788-6672-4038-24.
[CLERK] Great. Just one moment ... All set. Can I help you with anything else?
[JOAN] No, thanks.
[CLERK] All right. I’ll see you on March 15th.
[JOAN] Thank you.

[CLERK] Good afternoon. May I help you?
[JOAN] Yes, I’m checking in.
[CLERK] May I see your passport?
[JOAN] Yes. Here you are.
[CLERK] Okay, welcome to the Hotel Anna, Ms. Baxter.
[JOAN] Thanks.
[CLERK] So that’s two people, for four nights.
[JOAN] Umm, actually it’s for one person – just me.
[CLERK] Oh. I’m sorry. Ah, yes - a nonsmoking single.
[JOAN] That’s right.
[CLERK] And you’re staying with us for four nights, checking out on the 19th?
[JOAN] Yes
[CLERK] Okay. May I see your credit card, please?
[JOAN] Here you are.
[CLERK] Wonderful. You’re all set. Here’s your credit card and passport.
[JOAN] Thank you.
[CLERK] And here’s your key card. You’re in 1412. You can take the elevator behind you. Would you like help with your luggage?
[JOAN] No, thanks, I’m fine.
[CLERK] Have a pleasant stay.
[JOAN] Thank you.

[CLERK] Good morning. May I help you?
[JOAN] Yes, I’d like to check out, please.
[CLERK] Certainly. How was your stay?
[JOAN] Pretty good. But the neighborhood’s a little noisy.
[CLERK] Oh, I’m sorry to hear that.
[JOAN] It’s okay. I love the room. And the fitness center’s amazing.
[CLERK] Great! Now, would you like to pay with your credit card?
[JOAN] Please.
[CLERK] That’s $996.
[JOAN] Really? That seems high.
[CLERK] That’s four nights, plus room service on Wednesday night.
[JOAN] Ah! That’s right. My ... my dinner on Wednesday night.
[CLERK] Correct.
[CLERK] Thank you. Would you like a receipt?
[JOAN] Yes, please. I need the receipt.
[CLERK] There you go.
[JOAN] Thank you.
[CLERK] Have a nice day.
[JOAN] Thank you.

what are you doing this weekend?
I'm going to go shopping with my friend this Sunday afternoon.
are you free on Sunday morning?
yes, I am.
great, I'm having some friends over to lunch, can you make it?（Would you like to come to my party on ___?
Sounds like fun. What can I bring?）
yes, I can make it.
what can I bring?
how about some snacks?
sounds good, what time should I come?
let me see, around 11.
I'll be there on time, see you then.
see you Sunday.

where are you going to have lunch?
I'm going to have lunch at my home.
can I bring my ....?

[SALLY] Hey, Todd! Thanks for coming.
[TODD] Thanks for inviting me. It’s a great party.
[SALLY] Oh, hey - how’s your wife feeling?
[TODD] Poor Angela. She still has that cold.
[SALLY] I’m sorry to hear that. Give her my best.
[TODD] Thanks, I will. So. What’s happening with you?
[SALLY] Oh, not much. I’m going to a birthday party tomorrow night. My grandmother’s. She’s 87.
[TODD] Eight-seven! That’s amazing!
[SALLY] Yeah. It is. What about you? Anything new?
[TODD] Well, I’m taking some vacation time next week. Angela and I are going to Buenos Aires.
[SALLY] Wow! That sounds wonderful!
[TODD] Yeah. I’m really excited.
[TODD] Yes, dear. Okay.
[TODD] Angela. I should go.
[SALLY] I understand. Thanks again for coming.

[SALLY] Hi, Joan.
[JOAN] Hi!
[SALLY] How are things?
[JOAN] Good! I’m excited about my vacation.
[SALLY] You’re going on vacation? Great! Where are you going?
[JOAN] I’m going to Scotland for two weeks.
[SALLY] Nice. What are you going to do there?
[JOAN] I have tickets for the Edinburgh Film Festival.
[SALLY] Fantastic!
[JOAN] I’m going to see seven films in five days.
[SALLY] Wow. That’s a lot of movies.
[JOAN] You should see the film festival program. There are hundreds of movies!
[SALLY] What are you going to do after that?
[JOAN] I’m going skiing in the mountains. It’s beautiful this time of year.
[SALLY] Well, have a great holiday.
[JOAN] Thanks.

[CARLOS] Sorry. We, uh ...
[TODD] Oh, that’s okay. I like the music.
[CARLOS] Yeah? It’s samba. You know, everyone in Brazil is partying right now.
[TODD] Is it Carnival?
[CARLOS] It’s Carnaval.
[TODD] Carnaval. Carnaval.
[SALLY] How do you celebrate?
[CARLOS] Well, there are street festivals. Some of my friends and I dance in the samba schools. Oh - and we make acaraje at home.
[TODD] Aca- what?
[CARLOS] Acaraje. It’s food. Made with beans and then fried.
[SALLY] Mmm. That sounds good.
[TODD] So, uh, how long does Carnaval last for?
[CARLOS] Well, the big events last four days. But my friends and I? We usually party for a week.
[SALLY] Sounds fun. Hey, Todd, do you want to dance?
[TODD] Ah-ha-ha ... Ha-ha-ha-ha ...

[TODD] Hey, Sally. Can I ask you a question about computers?
[SALLY] Sure.
[TODD] My son’s computer’s really old and slow. He needs something faster for his classes. And for all those computer games he plays.
[SALLY] You want a laptop, not a desktop, right?
[TODD] Yes. I’m thinking about the B-Tek 13-72.
[SALLY] Hmm. You need a better computer for gaming.
[SALLY] You should buy the 13-82. You see, the 82’s faster and more powerful than the 72.
[TODD] Yeah. And it’s also more expensive.
[SALLY] Twelve hundred dollars isn’t bad - for a fast, powerful laptop.
[TODD] Hmmm. Okay. Thanks for your help.
[SALLY] No problem.

[TODD] Excuse me. Could you help me?
[TODD] I want to buy a new laptop.
[SALES CLERK] Sure.
[TODD] I’m looking for the, umm ... I’m looking for the ... I’m looking for the ... the B-Tek 13-82.
[SALES CLERK] Ahh, yes. Right over here. It’s a great computer. Fast, powerful, and very popular with young people.
[TODD] Yeah. How much is it?
[SALES CLERK] It’s on sale this week, for $1,120.
[TODD] That’s a good price. I’ll take it.
[SALES CLERK] How would you like to pay?
[TODD] By credit card.
[SALES CLERK] Could I see some identification?
[TODD] Here’s my driver’s license.
[SALES CLERK] Just a minute.
[SALES CLERK] Please sign here.
[SALES CLERK] Thank you. And here’s your receipt ...
[TODD] Thank you.
[SALES CLERK] ... and credit card.
[TODD] Thank you.
[SALES CLERK] You’re welcome. Have a nice day.
[TODD] Thank you.

Hello, can I help you?

I’d like to return this shirt.

What seems to be the problem with it?/ What’s wrong with it?

It doesn’t fit. It’s too big.

Oh dear, sorry about that. Do you have your receipt?

Sure, here you are.

Thank you. Right, here you are. It’s $43.

You’re welcome.
May I change a new one for you?

Sure, please.

Yes, please.

No, sorry, I'd like to return this shirt.

refund 退款

[JOAN] Gas prices are really going up fast.
[TODD] Yeah. I know.
[JOAN] And office supplies are going up, too.
[TODD] Ouch.
[JOAN] Yeah, that really is going to hurt. Also, next month, the rent on our building’s going to increase.
[TODD] Oh, no.
[JOAN] Here’s the letter.
[TODD] This is terrible.
[JOAN] Yep. Everything is going up.
[TODD] I do have some good news.
[JOAN] Hmm?
[TODD] Our sales are up this month. A lot.
[JOAN] Oh, you absolute star. That is brilliant. Todd, did you do all this?
[TODD] Well, not on my own, of course.
[JOAN] I’m so proud of you.
[TODD] With a bit of help.
[JOAN] What, Collins?

What was you last job?
I was a/an .........before.
My last job was...........
Where did you work?Where were you before?/What was last company's name?
I worked at a company called........
Did you like that job?
Yes , I liked that job.
No , I didn't like that job.
How long were you there for?
I worked there for ......years./I was there for ......months
Why didi you leave that company?
Beacese , I wored usually overtime in that company
How was you new job?
I love it ! I'm so happy i got it.

[JOAN] Excuse me, everyone.
[JOAN] I’d like to introduce Simon Price, our new director of engineering.
[JOAN] Uh, Simon comes to us from Dyna-Tek Systems. He was the engineering manager there for three years.
[JOAN] He has a master’s degree in computer science from Stanford University.
[JOAN] Um, Simon worked in Paris for three years, and he speaks fluent French.
[JOAN] So, uh, let’s welcome Simon to his new company!
[SIMON] Thanks, everyone, for the warm welcome. I’m really happy to be here.
[JOAN] Shall we?

[JOAN] So, did you meet anyone good last night?
[TODD] I got 20 business cards. I talked to a lot of people. A few of them, very interesting.
[JOAN] How about for the Finance Department?
[TODD] Take a look at this one. I wrote some notes on the back.
[TODD] She has an MBA from Harvard. Right now, she’s working at Network Tek as the CFO.
[JOAN] Interesting. Is she available?
[TODD] She wants to talk to us.
[JOAN] Great! How about for HR?
[TODD] Umm, this guy looks good.
[TODD] He’s an HR manager in a small company in Springdale.
[TODD] He has a BA in HR management.
[JOAN] He looks okay. That’s it for HR?
[TODD] Yeah. Sorry.
[JOAN] It’s not a problem. Thanks for going last night.
[TODD] Sure.
[JOAN] Tony said he was going to, but something came up ...

[TODD] Oh, Joan. Do you have a minute?
[JOAN] Sure.
[TODD] I found someone good for production manager. Her name’s Christina Fernandez.
[JOAN] Great. Let’s have a look.
[TODD] She worked at Parmatek for three years as a project manager. She was responsible for the production schedule.
[JOAN] Uh-huh, that’s good.
[TODD] And she reported to the vice president of production.
[JOAN] Where is she working now?
[TODD] She’s at Blue Sky Tech.
[JOAN] What’s her job title?
[TODD] Production manager. She got her BS in computer engineering in 2007.
[JOAN] She does sound good.
[TODD] Shall I call her for an interview?
[JOAN] Yes, call her. Oh, and, uh, send me her resume.
[TODD] Okay.