Unit001
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Lu Yi: How do you do?
Dick: How do you do?
Lu Yi: My name is Lu Yi.
Dick: I'm Richard Green. Please call me Dick.
Lu Yi: Glad to meet you.
Dick: Nice to meet you, too.
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Zhou Ming: Excuse me, are you Richard Green?
Richard: Yes, I am.
Zhou Ming: Glad to meet you, Mr Green. I'm Zhou Ming from HEP. Richard: Nice to meet you, Mr Zhou.
Zhou Ming: Welcome to our press.
Richard: Thank you. Here is my business card.
Zhou Ming: Thanks. This is mine.
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Lu Yi: Great crowd, isn't it?
Dick: It certainly is. I never thought there would be so many people. Lu Yi: Same here. By the way, my name is Lu Yi.
Dick: Glad to meet you, Mr Lu. I'm Richard Green.
Lu Yi: I beg your pardon. I didn't catch your first name.
Dick: Richard, but please call me Dick.
Lu Yi: You must be the new teacher from America.
Dick: That's right.
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Zhou Ming: Hello, Sam.
Sam: Oh, hello, Mr Lu. It's nice to see you here.
Zhou Ming: I have been missing you. How is everything?
Sam: Fine, thank you. And you?
Zhou Ming: I'm fine too.
Sam: Shall we have a drink at the bar?
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Zhao Hui: Hi there, Dick. Good morning.
Dick: Good morning, Mr Zhao. It's been a long time.
Zhao Hui: Yeah, it's been quite a long while indeed.
Dick: How are you getting on with your work?
Zhao Hui: Just so-so. How about you?
Dick: Not too bad.
Unit002
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He Bin: Hello, my name's He Bin. Are you one of the new students?
Linda Brown: Yes, I am. My name is Linda Brown.
He Bin: Are you from America?
Linda Brown: No, I'm from Canada. I've come here to learn Chinese.
He Bin: Oh, really? My major is Chinese, too. Which class are yo
u in?
Linda Brown: I'm in Class One. And you?
He Bin: Great! I'm in Class One, too.
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He Bin: Hello, my name's He Bin. Are you one of the new students? Linda Brown: Yes, I am. My name is Linda Brown.
He Bin: Are you from America?
Linda Brown: No, I'm from Canada. I've come here to learn Chinese.
He Bin: Oh, really? My major is Chinese, too. Which class are yo
u in?
Linda Brown: I'm in Class One. And you?
He Bin: Great! I'm in Class One, too.
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Lin Fei: Hi, I'm Lin Fei. We are in the same company, aren't we? Carl Stone: Yes. My name is Carl Stone. Are you a new employee?
Lin Fei: Yes. Actually this is my first day here. I'm very glad to meet you.
Carl Stone: Me too. Oh, excuse me, here comes my bus. I must run. See you tomorrow.
Lin Fei: See you.
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Dick: Hi. Sorry we're late.
Lu Yi: Oh, that's OK. I just got here myself.
Dick: Lu Yi, this is my girlfriend, Jenny. Jenny, this is my colleag ue, Lu Yi.
Jenny: Hi, Lu Yi. Nice to meet you.
Dick: Nice to meet you too. I've heard a lot about you.
Jenny: All good, I hope!
Dick: This is Jenny's first visit to China.
Lu Yi: Really. What's your first impression of China?
Jenny: Fantastic! I really love the country.
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A: Good morning, Mr Lin.
B: Good morning, Miss Chen. I'd like you to meet Professor Jessica Ro binson. Professor Robinson, this is Chen Xin, the director of the Hum an Resources Department.
C: How do you do, Miss Chen?
A: How do you do, Professor Robinson? Welcome to our company.
C: Thank you.
A: Is this your first time here in Xi'an?
C: Yes. I'm so excited. I can't believe I'm actually here in this his toric city.
A: When you have settled down, I'll show you around.
C: That would be great. Thanks a lot.
Unit003
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A: May I help you?
B: Yes, I'd like to apply for a credit card.
A: First we have to fill out the form. Your name, please?
B: Sharon Hepburn.
A: How do you spell your last name?
B: It's h-e-p-b-u-r-n.
A: OK. Could I have your address?
B: Sure. 28, Xinhua Street, Beijing. And the zip code is 100061.
A: Thank you.
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A: How do you do, Mr Paine. I'm Lin Hong from ABC Company.
B: How do you do, Ms Lin.
A: I'm very interested in your new products. Could you please send me your latest catalog?
B: Of course. Your address, please?
A: ABC Company, 12, Fuxing Street, Beijing. Zip code 100036. And my e -mail address is Linhong@https://www.doczj.com/doc/1614037548.html,.
B: OK. I'll email you the catalog as soon as possible.
A: Thank you.
B: You are welcome.
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Policeman: How old is your son, madam?
Woman: Five.
Policeman: What does he look like?
Woman: He has a lovely round face with big bright eyes. Policeman: What is his hair like?
Woman: It's brown, medium length and curly.
Policeman: What was he wearing when he got lost?
Woman: He had on a white T-shirt and blue shorts.
Policeman: Don't worry. I'm sure we'll find him soon.
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Interviewee: I'm Lin Feng. I'm here to be interviewed for the positio n of computer programmer.
Interviewer: Take a seat, please. I'm glad you were able to make it o n time in spite of the traffic today.
Interviewee: Thank you.
Interviewer: What have you been doing at universities?
Interviewee: I took a Master's degree in computer science at Tsinghua University.
Interviewer: Oh really? What kind of experience have you got for this position?
Interviewee: I worked as a computer programmer in Techson Company for 2 years.
Interviewer: Good. Well, please fill in this form and we'll let you k now as soon as possible.
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Liu Mei: So, Sam, where are you from?
Sam: I'm from America.
Liu Mei: From America? Were you born there?
Sam: No. Actually, I was born in Italy. We moved to the US when I was 9.
Liu Mei: So you can speak Italian, right?
Sam: Of course! Italian is my mother tongue.
Liu Mei: And now, you've come here to learn Chinese?
Sam: Right! I'd also like to learn a little Korean.
Unit004
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C: Hello, Mr Johnson. I'm Zhou Ping from Higher Education Press. F: How do you do, Zhou Ping? Nice to meet you.
C: Nice to meet you, too. Welcome to Beijing. You've come when Beiji ng looks its best!
F: Oh, the airport is rather nice too.
C: Mr Johnson, the car is outside. Shall we go?
F: OK, thank you.
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C: Excuse me, are you Mr Robert Miller from Canada?
F: Yes, I am.
C: How do you do, Mr Miller? I'm Zhou Ping from Higher Education Pr ess. Welcome to our company.
F: Thank you. Here is my business card.
C: Thanks. This is mine.
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C: Excuse me, but aren't you Mr Miller?
F: Yes, I am.
C: I'm Zhou Ping and I'll be acting as your interpreter during your stay in China. Is this your first trip to China?
F: No, this is my second trip actually.
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C: How do you do, Mr Miller?
F: How do you do, Mr...?
C: My name is Lin Feng. I'm from High Education Press. Welcome to Chi na.
F: Thank you. It's very kind of you to come and meet me here.
C: Did you have a pleasant journey?
F: Yes, pretty good in fact.
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C: Hi, Sam. I haven't seen you for ages.
F: Yes. It was a years ago - when I first came here.
C: How is everything going with you?
F: Quite good. How about you?
C: Fine, thank you. How long will you be staying this time?
F: Roughly about a month.
C: Well, have a great visit!
F: Thank you.
Unit005
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C: Have you finished packing yet?
F: Yes. When should we arrive at the airport?
C: Before 11:00. We have plenty of time. Let's check everything befo re we set off: passport, ticket and luggage. Anything else?
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F: Have you got everything ready for the trip?
B: Yes. Thank you for your kindness.
C: I'd like to see you off at the station.
F: It's very nice of you. But I think I can manage everything by mys elf. Thank you all the same.
C: In that case, I'll have to say goodbye to you now. Have a great t rip!
F: Thank you. I'll contact you when I get back. Goodbye!
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F: I'd like to thank you for all you've done for me.
C: I'm glad I could help.
F: I hope we can meet again some day.
C: So do I. Have a pleasant journey.
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F: It's very kind of you to see me off, Mr Bai.
C: It's my pleasure, Mr Johnson. I wish you a pleasant journey home. F: Thank you. Please keep in touch with me.
C: Yes, I will. Bye! And thank you again for everything you have don
e for me.
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F: Thanks a lot for seeing me off at the airport.
C: You are welcome, Mr Johnson. How did you enjoy your stay?
F: Well, I must say I had a very good time indeed.
C: I'm very pleased to hear that. Hope you'll visit China again soon. F: I'm sure I will before long.
Unit006
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Ann: Hello, Li Ping!
Li Ping: Hi, Ann. What have you got there?
Ann: Photos of my family.
Li Ping: Can I look at them?
Ann: Sure! Have a look! These are my parents.
Li Ping: Oh, you really look like your mother. And who's that in the photo?
Ann: That's my little brother, Ted.
Li Ping: What a cute little boy!
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Karen: Actually, I've been on a business trip for two months. I rea lly miss my family.
Li Ming: Two months is quite a long time to be away. Do you have any children?
Karen: Yes. I have two. A boy and a girl.
Li Ming: How old are they?
Karen: My son is five and my daughter is three. Oh, would you like
to see a picture of them?
Li Ming: How nice! You certainly have a lovely family.
Karen: Thank you.
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Tom: Hi, Du Fang. How are you?
Du Fang: Hi, Tom. I'm fine. What are you doing here?
Tom: I live here. That's my house over there, next to the school. Du Fang: How nice! Is it big?
Tom: Well, yes. It's quite big. It's got a kitchen, a living room, a bathroom, three bedrooms and a garden.
Du Fang: Really! You have a garden!?
Tom: That's right. My grandparents really love it.
Du Fang: That sounds great!
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Tom: Well, do you live alone?
Du Fang: No, I live with my parents and grandparents.
Tom: And do you have any brothers and sisters?
Du Fang: No, I'm an only child. How about you?
Tom: I have a sister but no brother.
Du Fang: Is she married?
Tom: No, she's single actually.
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Du Fang: What are you doing, Tom?
Tom: Oh, Hi. I'm just painting the house?
Du Fang: Really? You do the painting all by yourself?
Tom: Yes. I'm quite a DIY enthusiast actually.
Du Fang: What color have you decided on?
Tom: I want to paint the living room yellow. What do you think? Du Fang: I love yellow. It's bright and cheerful.
Unit007
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A: Do you often do physical exercise?
B: Yes, many people like sport in China.
A: What's the most popular sport?
B: Table tennis, of course. It is our national game.
A: Let me try to play your national game.
B: Do you want to try it out first?
A: Well, I have never played it before. It's not very popular in our country.
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B: Michael, I beat you 17-11 at the end of the second set.
A: Yes, I know. But I don't play it well. My returns are poor.
B: Watch the way I serve.
A: How can you strike the ball so hard?
B: First, I use the pen-hold grip that gives me more control. Most im portantly, I practice more.
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A: Wang, which do you prefer: track events or field events?
B: I like track events more. I think the men's 100-meter sprint is th e most exciting event of all. The mixed relay race is also very excit ing.
A: Yes, but long distance running is the most demanding.
B: Michael, the broadcast just announced that Johnson has broken the world men's 100-meter record.
A: By how many seconds did he break the mark?
B: He clocked 9. 25 seconds.
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A: I'm crazy about music. But my stereo broke down last night. I hav e to pay an arm and a leg to have it repaired.
B: It'll nearly cost as much as buying a new one.
A: But I can't do without my CDs.
B: Forget your CDs, they're ancient history. You should buy one of t
hese little beauties ? an MP3 player.
A: I've heard about them. How do they work?
B: It's a digital device. You can store music files from your comput er on it. The sound quality is amazing.
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A: Hey guys! What are you up to?
B: Not much. We are talking about what to do tonight.
A: Listen. I'm glad I ran into you. I'm thinking about joining the f ootball team.
B: Just turn up at training with your boots, Michael.
A: Are you playing tonight then?
B: Yes, what position do you play?
A: I'm a goalkeeper.
B: You are kidding. We need a goalkeeper for tonight. Our goalkeeper 's got the flu or something. Anyway, he always drops the ball. The on ly thing he can catch is a cold.
Unit008
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A: What do you like to do in your free time?
B: I like to relax and listen to music.
A: What kind of music do you like?
A: I like rock 'n' roll, and pop music, and classical music too.
B: Oh, what's your favorite band?
A: I like the Beatles the most of all. I'm a John Lenon fan. But Mich ael Learns To Rock is also terrific.
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A: You're interested in sports! Me too.
B: Great! I like football and table tennis.
A: Do you play them?
B: Well, my children play, I just watch! What sports are you interest ed in?
A: Um, I often watch basketball matches on TV.
B: But I like watching football matches too.
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A: How do you spend your spare time? I mean, do you have any special interests other than your job?
B: Of course. Almost everyone has some kind of hobby to get his mind off his work.
A: Yes, you're right. Do you have a hobby?
B: I'm a man of many interests. I'm keen on fishing and reading in my spare time. I enjoy jogging and I'm crazy about playing board games, especially Chinese chess.
A: Oh! Board games. That's a great pastime.
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A: Shall we go out for some exercise?
B: Yes, I'd love to.
A: Do you play tennis?
B: It's my favorite sport.
A: How often do you play?
B: At least once a week. Frankly, when it comes to tennis, I get very excited. I am fascinated by the game.
A: I'm pretty poor at it, but I'm fond of it all the same.
B: Never mind, let's go to the court and have a game.
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A: You look sleepy, Li Ming.
B: Yes, I didn't go to bed until 3 o'clock this morning.
A: Why not?
B: I was on the computer.
A: Were you playing games?
B: Yes, but how do you know that?
A: Everyone knows you are crazy about computer games. Playing games is nothing but a waste of time.
B: You're right. But it can also be very interesting too.
A: Yes, but is it more important than sleep?
B: Er...maybe I should spend less time on computer games.
Unit009
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A: Hello, MM Company. May I help you?
B: Hello. This is Richard Green. May I speak to Mr Lu Yi?
A: I'm sorry, but he's not in at the moment.
B: When will he be expected?
A: He'll be back in a few minutes.
B: Thank you, I'll call back later.
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A: Hello. May I speak to Mr Lu Yi?
B: I'm sorry, but he is not here right now. Can I take a message? A: Yes. Please tell him to call 2301 2268, Richard Green.
B: Ok. I'll tell him as soon as he comes home.
A: Thanks a lot.
B: You're welcome. Goodbye.
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A: Hello.
B: Hello. I'd like to speak to Mr Miller.
A: Pardon?
B: Mr William Miller.
A: Nobody here by that name.
B: I'm sorry. I must have dialed the wrong number.
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A: Hello. ABC company. Can I help you?
B: Hello. Could I have extension 6271?
A: One moment, please. I'll transfer your call.
B: Thank you.
A: Sorry, the line is busy.
B: Ok. I'll call back.
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A: Hello. Higher Education Press.
B: Hello. May I speak to Mr Lu Yi, please?
A: Yes, this is Lu Yi. Speaking.
B: Hi, Lu Yi! This is Dick. Shall we have a talk about the contract t omorrow afternoon?
A: Fine. I'd be glad to. See you then.
B: See you.
Unit010
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Jason: Maria, we've got two weeks off this summer.
Maria: How marvelous!
Jason: How about going to Jiuzhaigou for holidays?
Maria: That's a terrific idea.
Jason: I'm going to book the plane tickets right now. Shall we leave in three days?
Maria: In three days! How exciting! We'd better take a camera with us so that we can take some photos of wonderful Jiuzhaigou.
Jason: That's a good idea. We can also enjoy some Sichuan snacks.
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Clerk: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?
Jason: Do you arrange tours? I want to have a trip.
Clerk: A one-way or round trip?
Jason: A round trip.
Clerk: Yes, sir. Where would you like to go?
Jason: What's your suggestion?
Clerk: Well, it depends on how much time you plan to spend on your tr ip.
Jason: A week or so.
Clerk: Well, I suggest you visit Jiuzhaigou, in Sichuan province. It is one of the most beautiful places in China. It really is worth visi ting.
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Maria: What a wonderful place this is!
Jason: Yes, I feel relaxed and happy to be here with you.
Maria: Me too. Look at the sky. It's so blue and clear, with only a few white clouds floating overhead.
Jason: It seems there's no pollution here at all.
Maria: Look at those beautiful kingfishers in the trees.
Jason: Yes. Stay put! Don't scare them away. I'll take a picture of them.
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Jason: Do you still remember the days we spent in Jiuzhaigou last ye ar, Maria?
Maria: How can I forget it. It was the time and place where we fell in love.
Jason: If we hadn't had those two weeks off that year, perhaps we mi ght not even have been together now!
Maria: That's right. We should thank our manager for giving us two w eeks off work.
Jason: Yes, I remember you had blisters on your feet.
Maria: And you fixed them up with the plasters in your first-aid ki t.
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Jason: Yes, it's a great experience to travel about and to see the wo nderful world around us. And it's relaxing too.
Jim: Oh, I'd rather stay at home and watch TV.
Jason: How strange!
Jim: I don't think traveling is as good as you make it out to be. I t wastes time, costs a lot, and is invariably exhausting.
Jason: But you may learn a lot from traveling.
Jim: You can still learn more by just tapping the keyboard of your computer and surfing the Internet.
Jason: As they say "One man's meat is another's poison".
Jim: Right, I quite agree with you.
Unit011
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Wayne: Is this the Sheraton Hotel?
Miss: Yes, sir. Can I help you?
Wayne: I'd like to make a reservation for a single room here.
Miss: May I have your name, sir?
Wayne: Wayne, John Wayne.
Miss: Just a minute, sir. Mr John Wayne. When will you check in and check out?
Wayne: I will check in tomorrow morning and check out on the 3rd of M arch, 2004.
Miss: So, Mr John Wayne, you want a single room, you will check in t omorrow morning, and leave on the 3rd of March, 2004.
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Receptionist: Good morning, sir, Can I help you?
Wayne: Good morning! I have a reservation for a single room he re. My name is John Wayne.
Re: Just a minute, sir. Yes, we do have a reservation for y ou, Mr Wayne. Would you please fill out this form?
Wayne: Here you are. I think I've filled in everything.
Re: Let me see... name, address, nationality, forwarding ad dress, passport number, place of issue, signature, date of departure. Wayne: Is everything OK?
Re: Yes. Here is your key, Mr Wayne. Your room number is 1 228, on the 12th floor.
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R.S: Excuse me. Housekeeping. May I come in?
Wayne: Yes, come on in.
R.S: Would you like me to make your bed now?
Wayne: Yes, please. By the way, do you know where I can have my cloth es cleaned?
R.S: Please dial extension 1001, they will come to take your clothe
s and clean them.
Wayne: How much do you charge for the laundry?
R.S: I'm not sure. It depends. When you ask for laundry to attend t
o your clothes, be sure to show your key card. You also need to show
it when you sign for your meals and drinks in the restaurant and bars. Wayne: Thanks a lot.
R.S: You're welcome.
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A: Hello! I'd like to reserve a one-way flight for the 3rd of March, 2004 to New York.
B: Could you repeat that, please?
A: I'd like to reserve a one-way flight for the 3rd of March, 2004 to New York.
B: Fine. Could I have your name, please?
A: I am John Wayne.
B: Could you spell your surname, please?
A: Yes, it's W-A-Y-N-E.
B: Uh, W-A-Y-N-E. And your room number, please?
A: 1-2-2-8.
B: 1-2-2-8. OK, so you are Mr John Wayne. Want one ticket for the 3r d, March, 2004 to New York. How will you be paying, Mr Wayne? In cas
h or by credit card?
A: In cash. Thank you and goodbye!
B: Thank you! Goodbye.
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Re: Good morning, sir. What can I do for you?
Wayne: I want to check out. I'm leaving at ten, so I'd like to settle my account now.
Re: Yes, sir. May I have your room number?
Wayne: Room 1228. The name is John Wayne.
Re: Just a moment, please. I'll get your bill ready for you right away.
Wayne: Thanks.
Re: Here's your bill. The daily rate is $60 per night, it comes t o $300 altogether. Plus $100 for your meals. It is $400 in all. Wayne: Well, $400. Here you are.
Re: Thank you! Here's your receipt. And have a good trip.
Unit012
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A: Do you need any help, sir?
B: No, thanks. I'm just having a look.
A: If you need any help, please feel free to ask.
B: Do you have men's vests in extra large?
A: Yes, we do. The men's wear department is over there.
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A: Excuse me, how much is that green T-shirt with the elephant on it? B: It's 35 yuan. It's hand-painted.
A: 35 yuan? I'll give you 20.
B: Give me 28 and the T-shirt is yours.
A: All right! Here's 30.
B: Lovely. Here is your T-shirt, young lady, and 2 yuan change.
A: Thanks.
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A: Can I help you, sir?
B: Yes. I'm trying to find a pair of sports shoes, size 45.
A: Sorry, we've just sold out. We only have size 44.
B: But size 44 is a little small for me.
A: Don' t worry, sir. Could you leave your phone number with us? Once we have size 45, we'll let you know.
B: It's very kind of you. Thank you.
A: You're welcome.
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A: Excuse me. Do you think I can return this scarf?
B: What's wrong with it?
A: It's broken here, you see. Besides I don't really like the color.
B: Didn't you buy it yourself?
A: Well, as a matter of fact, I got it as a gift.
B: Then are you sure it was from this store?
A: Yes. Here's the receipt.
B: OK... I'll return the money to you.
A: Thank you.
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A: Excuse me. Can I have these prescriptions filled, please?
B: Certainly, I'll have them ready for you if you can just wait a few minutes.
A: Thank you.
B: Here's your medicine. That'll be 14 dollars and fifty cents in tot al, please.
Unit013
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A: Would you like some tea or coffee?
B: Coffee, please.
A: How do you take your coffee?
B: Milk with sugar, please. What about you?
A: I'll have a cup of black coffee, please.
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A: What would you like to eat?
B: A hamburger with lettuce and tomato.
A: What else?
B: Fruit salad, French fried potatoes and a Coke.
A: Sorry, we don't have fruit salad. Would you like a vegetable salad? B: No, thank you.
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A: What are you going to have?
B: I'll try a steak sandwich.
A: And to follow?
B: A glass of orange juice.
A: Anything else?
B: No, thanks.
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A: Have you decided on something?
B: Yes. I'll have a beefsteak.
A: How do you like your steak cooked?
B: I'd like it well-done. And what vegetables come with the steak?
A: Peas and potatoes.
B: That'll be fine.
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A: May I have the menu, please.
B: Here you are.
A: What do you recommend?
B: Will you try some sea-food?
A: OK. I'd like to have some fresh oyster.
B: All right. And what else?
A: Let me see ...
Unit014
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A: I want to send a registered letter to New York. How much should I pay for the stamps?
B: Let me weigh it first. May I know what's inside?
A: A Christmas card and a short note.
B: Nowadays our mail service is quite safe. I think you'd better send it by ordinary airmail. It's cheaper.
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A: Can I cash a money order here?
B: Let me have a look. I'm afraid you can't cash it today.
A: Why not?
B: Because it's a large amount. It's over ten thousand RMB.
A: Then how can I cash it?
B: Please make a phone call to the office in advance telling them whe
n you would like to come. They will then get the money ready for you.
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A: I'd like to mail this package, please.
B: Where is it going?
A: To London.
B: How do you want to send it?
A: By airmail. How much is it?
B: It's 250 yuan including a charge for being overweight. Do you want to insure it?
B: Yes, please insure it for ten pounds and 50 pence.
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A: Good morning, Sir. Is there anything I can do for you?
B: Yes, I'm expecting some money from Scotland. Is it in yet?
A: Let me check it. Sorry, the money isn't in yet. Did they send it b
y cable?
B: No. They sent it by airmail.
A: If it's coming by airmail, it'll take longer for delivery. We'll r ing you up as soon as the money is in.
B: You could call me at my office, 62458671.
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A: Will you please tell me something about the mail service in the US? B: I would say it's quite expensive.
A: Could you please tell me what " first class mail" means?
B: Well, " first class mail" is used to send personal mail. It takes a shorter time for delivery.
A: How could I send newspapers and magazines?
B: I suggest you send them another way. Other classes of mail are les s expensive than "first class".
A: If I had something urgent to send, what should I use then?
B: You can ask at the post office for "Special Delivery". Of course, it's very expensive.
Unit015
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A: What is the proper way of opening a savings account?
B: First, fill out the form and then we'll give you a passbook.
A: Do I have to pay a certain amount of money for the first deposit? B: Yes, you can deposit ten yuan in your account, if you like. Or eve n one yuan will do.
A: May I know the interest rate?
B: It varies from time to time. At present it is 0.9%.
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A: Good morning. What can I do for you, sir?
B: Good morning. I want to open an account.
A: A current account or a fixed deposit account?
B: A fixed deposit account, please. Can you let me know the interest on this account?
A: Sure. The interest on a three month fixed deposit is 1.7% per year, on a six month 1.89%, and on a twelve month 1.98%.
B: I'm interested in the twelve month fixed deposit account.
A: OK. Here you are. The certificate of your twelve month fixed depos it for one thousand US dollars.
3
A: I want to change some greenbacks into pounds.
B: Pardon? I didn't catch you.
A: I want to exchange some US dollars for pounds.
B: How much do you want to exchange?
A: Eight hundred.
B: Very well, Sir.
4
A: Could you tell me the exchange rate for US dollars today?
B: Wait a moment, please. I'll just find out the rate of exchange. It 's 826.48 RMB for 100 US dollars. Do you want to exchange RMB for US dollars or the other way round?
A: I want to exchange two hundred US dollars for RMB.
B: That will be one thousand six hundred and fifty-two yuan, nine jia
o and six fen. Do check the account, Sir.
B: Thank you.
5
A: I'd like to deposit this in my savings account.
B: All right. Please write down the amount, your name, the account nu mber and the number of your ID card on this slip, Sir.
A: Is there any service charge for the savings account?
B: No, there is no charge for the savings.
B: Your passbook, please.
A: Would you kindly say it again?
B: Please show me your passbook. A passbook is a small book recording the amount of money you pay in or take out of a savings account at a bank.
Unit016
1
A: You look terrible, Ally. What's wrong with you?
Ally: I have a sick feeling in my stomach and I'm aching from head to toe.
A: Let me feel your head, Ally. Oh, you're burning up. You must be running a temperature.
Ally: I feel like I've caught the flu.
A: You should go and see a doctor.
Ally: Right. I've made an appointment for this afternoon.
2
Doctor: What's the matter with you, Ally?
Ally: I've got a fever. My throat hurts and I feel dizzy.
Doctor: You've got the flu, the viruses are quite fierce.
Ally: Should I have a shot?
Doctor: Yes, I think so.
Ally: Oh, no. Could I just take some medicine instead of having a s hot?
Doctor: I suggest you take both. If you take my advice you'll be back on your feet again in no time at all.
3
Doctor: What do you complain of?
B: A tooth in my lower jaw is sensitive to cold and hot things. Doctor: Let me check it. Is it this one?
B: Right. That's it.
Doctor: You'll have to have it pulled out, I'm afraid.
B: Do I have to? Can I have it filled?
Doctor: Oh, let me check it again.
4
A: What seems to be the problem with my lungs, Doctor?
Doctor: The X-ray shows it's a case of TB.
A: Is it serious?
Doctor: Not very, but you should be hospitalized right now.
A: Will I have to stay in hospital for a long time?
Doctor: It depends. And I think a month at a health resort will do yo u good after that.
5
A: I've been having pains in my back recently.
B: Have you taken any medicines?
A: Yes, but they don't work for me.
B: I suggest you try some traditional treatment, such as massage or m edicinal plaster.
A: I'll do that. Thank you for your advice.
B: You're welcome.
Level 1
Unit101
1
He Bin: Hello, David. What are you doing this afternoon?
David: Nothing special. Why?
He Bin: Would you like to go roller skating with me?
David: Oh, that's a terrific idea.
He Bin: Great, I'll pick you up at your house at 2 o'clock. OK?
David: OK. See you then.
He Bin: See you.
2
Zhou Ming: Hi, Dick. I was wondering if you'd like to come to a party on Saturday evening?
Dick: Wow, that sounds wonderful. I'd love to.
Zhou Ming: We're holding it at the Star Club, about 8 o'clock.
Dick: Ok. But what should I wear?
Zhou Ming: It's quite a formal party. I think you'd better dress up a little.
Dick: Fine. Thank you very much.
3
Zhou Ming: Are you free this evening.
Karen: I'm not sure. Why?
Zhou Ming: Well, I'm thinking of asking you to go to a movie with me. Karen: Oh, thanks, but... I'm sorry to say I have a test tomorrow.
Zhou Ming: Never mind. I quite understand. Maybe some other time.
Karen: Yeah. How about this weekend?
4
Paul: Hi, Li Hong. How are you doing?
Li Hong: Pretty good.
aul: Do you feel like going out for dinner tonight?
Li Hong: Sure. I'd love to. Where do you want to meet?
Paul: How about meeting in front of the club?
Li Hong: Great! Why don't we go dancing after the dinner?
Paul: That's a great idea.
5
Dick: Li Hong, do you want to go to play tennis this Saturday afte rnoon?
Li Hong: I'd love to, but I have to visit my parents.
Dick: Well, how about Sunday, then?
Li Hong: Sunday? I'm really sorry. I can't make it either.
Dick: Oh, that's too bad.
Li Hong: But...I'm free this afternoon.
Dick: Wow, that's great!
Unit102
1
A: Excuse me.
B: Yes? Is there anything I can do for you?
A: I bought a DVD yesterday, but the movie was blank in the middle. C ould you change it for another one?
B: May I see your receipt?
A: Yes. Here you are.
B: OK. I'll get you a new one. I'm really sorry about this.
A: That's OK. Thanks for your help.
2
Dick: What's the matter, Li Hong?
Li Hong: Can you believe it? There is something wrong with my compute r again. I had it repaired two days ago.
Dick: I'm sorry to hear that.
Li Hong: I have to finish my paper this afternoon. May I use yours? Dick: Sure. No problem.
Li Hong: Thanks. I really appreciate it.
3
A: Excuse me, Madame, can you help me?
B: Sure.
A: I'd like to find the way to the Great Wall Hotel.
B: Well, it is not far from here. Just go straight down this road. Wa lk for two blocks, then turn right at the crossroads. You can't miss it.
A: I see. Thank you very much.
B: You're welcome.
4
A: Thanks, Dick, for helping me with my English.
B: Oh, it's no trouble at all. I'm glad I could help.
A: I think it's always so difficult for me.
B: Well, whenever you need any help, just give me a call.
A: It's very kind of you. Many thanks.
5
A: Oh, I'm so sorry I'm late. Have you been waiting long?
B: It's nothing. I've been waiting here for about 30 minutes.
A: Thirty minutes!? I feel terrible.
B: It is a little hot here.
A: Please forgive me. We had a meeting after class, so I couldn't get here on time.
B: Forget it. It's okay.
Unit103
1
A: Hello? This is Mr. Carter's office.
B: Hello, This is John Wayne. I'd like to make an appointment to see Mr. Carter.
A: Let me see... Could you come in at 2 o'clock this Friday?
B: I'm afraid not. Usually I don't get off work until 4 o'clock. Can you make it after 4 o'clock?
A: Well, he will be waiting for you at 4:30 in his office.
B: OK. That'll be great. Thanks.
2
Maria: Sales department. Mr. Wayne's office. Can I help you?
Jason: It's Michael Jason here. Can I speak to Mr. Wayne, please? Maria: I'm afraid Mr. Wayne is out of the office today. Can I take a message?
Jason: I just want to arrange a meeting with him for sometime later t his week, or next week.
Maria: Just let me check his diary. Next week is better for him. What about Tuesday?
Jason: Tuesday, 5th April? That's fine for me. What time?
Maria: Early afternoon? Is two thirty OK for you?
Jason: Yes that's fine. Thanks.
Maria: You're welcome.
3
Maria: Sales department. Mr. Wayne's office. Can I help you?
Jason: Hello. This is Michael Jason speaking.
Maria: Oh, hi, Jason. It's Maria.