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I'll take it if you give me a discount .	$ 10 . That's the best I can do .
$ 10 . That's the best I can do .	OK . I'll take the blue one .
Have you graduated now ?	Yes . I graduated this past June .
Yes . I graduated this past June .	Which university did you graduate from ?
Which university did you graduate from ?	Guangzhou University .
Guangzhou University .	What degree did you receive ?
What degree did you receive ?	I received a bachelor's degree in Economics .
I received a bachelor's degree in Economics .	What courses did you take in college ?
What courses did you take in college ?	My major courses were Microeconomics , Macroeconomics , International Trade , International Finance , World Economy , Psychology and Business English
My major courses were Microeconomics , Macroeconomics , International Trade , International Finance , World Economy , Psychology and Business English	Why did you choose to study Economics ?
Why did you choose to study Economics ?	Because I was quite interested in Economics then .
Because I was quite interested in Economics then .	Can you speak other languages except English ?
Can you speak other languages except English ?	I can also speak a little Japanese .
I can also speak a little Japanese .	I am very satisfied with your answers .
I am very satisfied with your answers .	Thank you very much .
How's it going ?	Great !
Excuse me , is there a department store near here ?	Yes , there ’ s a department store in Wang Fu Jing .
Yes , there ’ s a department store in Wang Fu Jing .	Where ’ s Wang Fu Jing ?
Where ’ s Wang Fu Jing ?	It ’ s to the east of Tiananmen Square .
It ’ s to the east of Tiananmen Square .	Thank you .
Thank you .	You ’ re welcome .
Hey , Jane ... are you familiar with our company's insurance policies ?	Umm ... I think so . What's up ?
Umm ... I think so . What's up ?	I've never really paid attention to the fine print of our insurance policies ... but it looks like I'm going to need to make a claim .
I've never really paid attention to the fine print of our insurance policies ... but it looks like I'm going to need to make a claim .	Really ? Are you OK ?
Really ? Are you OK ?	I have a slipped disc in my lower back and the doctor says surgery is probably the best option . Does our worker insurance cover this kind of thing ?
I have a slipped disc in my lower back and the doctor says surgery is probably the best option . Does our worker insurance cover this kind of thing ?	If the injury is workplace related I'm sure it's completely covered .
If the injury is workplace related I'm sure it's completely covered .	Hummum ... I think I'll have to talk to the doctor again about that.Anyway ... now that I'm going to have to make some claims , I think I'd better try and understand how the system works . Would you mind breaking it down for me ?
Hummum ... I think I'll have to talk to the doctor again about that.Anyway ... now that I'm going to have to make some claims , I think I'd better try and understand how the system works . Would you mind breaking it down for me ?	Sure . Basically we have two insurance policies for employees ... workman's compensation and medical insurance . The company pays the premiums for workman's compensation , and for a significant part of the medical coverage , but you pay part of that premium , too .
Sure . Basically we have two insurance policies for employees ... workman's compensation and medical insurance . The company pays the premiums for workman's compensation , and for a significant part of the medical coverage , but you pay part of that premium , too .	That's the charge for insurance I see on my pay slip each month , right ?
That's the charge for insurance I see on my pay slip each month , right ?	Yep . Every country in the world has a different system , but here we buy insurance from a private provider .
Yep . Every country in the world has a different system , but here we buy insurance from a private provider .	So workman's compensation is if I slip and break my arm while working in the office or on the job , right ?
So workman's compensation is if I slip and break my arm while working in the office or on the job , right ?	That's right . The company pays for all your medical bills and there is also some financial compensation if you have to take days off to see doctors or spend time recuperating .
How ’ s your trip going ?	Oh I ’ m enjoying myself but it ’ s so hot here
Oh I ’ m enjoying myself but it ’ s so hot here	Isn ’ t London hot in the summer ?
Isn ’ t London hot in the summer ?	Well it can be but Shanghai is much warmer than London .
Well it can be but Shanghai is much warmer than London .	I see . What about transport ? How does Shanghai compare to London ?
I see . What about transport ? How does Shanghai compare to London ?	Actually I think the buses and trains here are more modern .
Actually I think the buses and trains here are more modern .	And what about the number of people on the streets ?
And what about the number of people on the streets ?	Oh , I think Shanghai is much more crowded than London .
Susan , I am inviting you and Frank to our house warming party this weekend .	A house warming party ?
A house warming party ?	Yes , Deborah and I are going to buy a new home in Woodlawn .
Yes , Deborah and I are going to buy a new home in Woodlawn .	Congratulations ! That ’ s wonderful . I bet both of you are quite happy .
Congratulations ! That ’ s wonderful . I bet both of you are quite happy .	Well , we have always dreamed of owning our own home , but real estate in this area is extremely expensive .
Well , we have always dreamed of owning our own home , but real estate in this area is extremely expensive .	I understand . That ’ s why Christopher and I want to find a place in a small town , far from the city .
I understand . That ’ s why Christopher and I want to find a place in a small town , far from the city .	That ’ s a good idea if you can find employment nearby .
That ’ s a good idea if you can find employment nearby .	I agree . That ’ s why Christopher is already looking for a job in Maine , or Wisconsin .
Tom , it's time for you to take a shower .	Mom , I don't want to bathe today .
Mom , I don't want to bathe today .	Why ? You can't be always so lazy .
Why ? You can't be always so lazy .	Mom , I'm tired . I feel sleepy . I want to go to bed right now .
Mom , I'm tired . I feel sleepy . I want to go to bed right now .	Alright . But you promise this is the last time .
Alright . But you promise this is the last time .	OK . I promise . Thank you , Mom .
Don't use a hair spray . I want my hair set and dried .	Look into the mirror and see if it'll do .
Look into the mirror and see if it'll do .	That's all right.Thank you .
That's all right.Thank you .	Welcome here again .
We used to be very friendly , but it seems now that my daughter ’ s marriage has taken its toll of our relationship .	What do you mean ?
What do you mean ?	I don ’ t like her husband , that bad egg , but my daughter insists on marrying him .
I don ’ t like her husband , that bad egg , but my daughter insists on marrying him .	She is a grow-up . She can make her own decision .
She is a grow-up . She can make her own decision .	I wish she wouldn ’ t regret for her decision .
Peter , it's time to eat breakfast .	I am brushing my teeth .
I am brushing my teeth .	Alright , you'd better hurry , your bus is coming .
Alright , you'd better hurry , your bus is coming .	Mom ~ the toothpaste dropped on my shorts .
Mom ~ the toothpaste dropped on my shorts .	Oh , dear , go get another pair . I'll help you change your shorts .
Professor Wang , what is non-tariff barrier ?	Non-tariff barrier is another mean to restrict imports .
Non-tariff barrier is another mean to restrict imports .	Can you give an example ?
Can you give an example ?	For example , some countries restrict imports by quantitative restriction .
For example , some countries restrict imports by quantitative restriction .	Why ?
Why ?	This is used to protect local industries or to achieve certain political objectives .
This is used to protect local industries or to achieve certain political objectives .	Oh , Are there other means ?
Oh , Are there other means ?	Technical barriers are set for imported goods .
Technical barriers are set for imported goods .	This is designed to exclude them from domestic market , isn't it ?
This is designed to exclude them from domestic market , isn't it ?	Yes , some countries may use some of the unnecessary health rules to exclude foreign food .
I ’ Ve just looked over your resume and I must admit I am quite impressed .	Thank you . I ’ Ve worked pretty hard to be able to list those accomplishments .
Thank you . I ’ Ve worked pretty hard to be able to list those accomplishments .	You ’ Ve got plenty of training and experience . I wonder if you could tell me something about your goals . Where do you see yourself ten years from now ?
You ’ Ve got plenty of training and experience . I wonder if you could tell me something about your goals . Where do you see yourself ten years from now ?	To be honest , I don ’ t plan in that much detail . My goals tend to be general ; I define success according to the job at hand . I see myself advancing as I succeed , but I don ’ t necessarily dwell on
To be honest , I don ’ t plan in that much detail . My goals tend to be general ; I define success according to the job at hand . I see myself advancing as I succeed , but I don ’ t necessarily dwell on	interesting ! And how do you feel about decision-making ? Are you an independent thinker , or do you depend more on your superior for direction ?
interesting ! And how do you feel about decision-making ? Are you an independent thinker , or do you depend more on your superior for direction ?	That depends a bit on the problem at hand . There are certain situations in which a manager can give a general directive , and expect his employees to know how to take the initiative on the detail
That depends a bit on the problem at hand . There are certain situations in which a manager can give a general directive , and expect his employees to know how to take the initiative on the detail	Sounds good . Everyone is taking about teams these days . Can you describe your role as a member of a sales team ?
Sounds good . Everyone is taking about teams these days . Can you describe your role as a member of a sales team ?	I see myself as an encourager . Of course , sales can be quite competitive and sometimes people in this field have a secret desire for others to fail . In my last job , each representative handled
I see myself as an encourager . Of course , sales can be quite competitive and sometimes people in this field have a secret desire for others to fail . In my last job , each representative handled	So , your experience is as impressive in practice as it is on paper .
I wish you would not be so selfish .	Selfishness is one human beings instincts . It is very difficult to get it out root and branch .
Selfishness is one human beings instincts . It is very difficult to get it out root and branch .	But you should at least consider your son's future .
But you should at least consider your son's future .	His mother , not me , should do this .
Oh , my god . How can you stand living in such a messy dorm ?	Our place is spotlessly clean , compared with others .
Our place is spotlessly clean , compared with others .	Have you even tried to clean it once since you moved in at the beginning of the semester ?
Have you even tried to clean it once since you moved in at the beginning of the semester ?	In fact , I just swept the floor three days ago .
In fact , I just swept the floor three days ago .	I think we need to restart the dormitory sanitation inspection system .
I think we need to restart the dormitory sanitation inspection system .	I bet nobody will care about it .
Can you play tennis ?	Yes , I can .
Yes , I can .	It is interesting , isn't it ?
It is interesting , isn't it ?	Yes , it's very interesting .
Yes , it's very interesting .	Can you teach me ?
Can you teach me ?	Sure . Take the tennis racket . Now , throw the ball up , and hit it with the racket . Like this .
Sure . Take the tennis racket . Now , throw the ball up , and hit it with the racket . Like this .	Let me try . Oh , I missed !
Let me try . Oh , I missed !	Throw the ball up high .
Throw the ball up high .	High ?
High ?	Yes , very high . Over your head . Then you will have time to hit the ball .
Yes , very high . Over your head . Then you will have time to hit the ball .	Oh ! I hit it .
Oh ! I hit it .	Well done !
Well done !	Thank you . I think I like playing it .
I'm taking my date to a restaurant . Could you tell me about one or two good ones ?	My pleasure ! How much would you like to spend on your date ?

I'll take it if you give me a discount .

$ 10 . That's the best I can do .

OK . I'll take the blue one .

Have you graduated now ?

Yes . I graduated this past June .

Which university did you graduate from ?

Guangzhou University .

What degree did you receive ?

I received a bachelor's degree in Economics .

What courses did you take in college ?

My major courses were Microeconomics , Macroeconomics , International Trade , International Finance , World Economy , Psychology and Business English

Why did you choose to study Economics ?

Because I was quite interested in Economics then .

Can you speak other languages except English ?

I can also speak a little Japanese .

I am very satisfied with your answers .

Thank you very much .

How's it going ?

Great !

Excuse me , is there a department store near here ?

Yes , there ’ s a department store in Wang Fu Jing .

Where ’ s Wang Fu Jing ?

It ’ s to the east of Tiananmen Square .

Thank you .

You ’ re welcome .

Hey , Jane ... are you familiar with our company's insurance policies ?

Umm ... I think so . What's up ?

I've never really paid attention to the fine print of our insurance policies ... but it looks like I'm going to need to make a claim .

Really ? Are you OK ?

I have a slipped disc in my lower back and the doctor says surgery is probably the best option . Does our worker insurance cover this kind of thing ?

If the injury is workplace related I'm sure it's completely covered .

Hummum ... I think I'll have to talk to the doctor again about that.Anyway ... now that I'm going to have to make some claims , I think I'd better try and understand how the system works . Would you mind breaking it down for me ?

Sure . Basically we have two insurance policies for employees ... workman's compensation and medical insurance . The company pays the premiums for workman's compensation , and for a significant part of the medical coverage , but you pay part of that premium , too .

That's the charge for insurance I see on my pay slip each month , right ?

Yep . Every country in the world has a different system , but here we buy insurance from a private provider .

So workman's compensation is if I slip and break my arm while working in the office or on the job , right ?

That's right . The company pays for all your medical bills and there is also some financial compensation if you have to take days off to see doctors or spend time recuperating .

How ’ s your trip going ?

Oh I ’ m enjoying myself but it ’ s so hot here

Isn ’ t London hot in the summer ?

Well it can be but Shanghai is much warmer than London .

I see . What about transport ? How does Shanghai compare to London ?

Actually I think the buses and trains here are more modern .

And what about the number of people on the streets ?

Oh , I think Shanghai is much more crowded than London .

Susan , I am inviting you and Frank to our house warming party this weekend .

A house warming party ?

Yes , Deborah and I are going to buy a new home in Woodlawn .

Congratulations ! That ’ s wonderful . I bet both of you are quite happy .

Well , we have always dreamed of owning our own home , but real estate in this area is extremely expensive .

I understand . That ’ s why Christopher and I want to find a place in a small town , far from the city .

That ’ s a good idea if you can find employment nearby .

I agree . That ’ s why Christopher is already looking for a job in Maine , or Wisconsin .

Tom , it's time for you to take a shower .

Mom , I don't want to bathe today .

Why ? You can't be always so lazy .

Mom , I'm tired . I feel sleepy . I want to go to bed right now .

Alright . But you promise this is the last time .

OK . I promise . Thank you , Mom .

Don't use a hair spray . I want my hair set and dried .

Look into the mirror and see if it'll do .

That's all right.Thank you .

Welcome here again .

We used to be very friendly , but it seems now that my daughter ’ s marriage has taken its toll of our relationship .

What do you mean ?

I don ’ t like her husband , that bad egg , but my daughter insists on marrying him .

She is a grow-up . She can make her own decision .

I wish she wouldn ’ t regret for her decision .

Peter , it's time to eat breakfast .

I am brushing my teeth .

Alright , you'd better hurry , your bus is coming .

Mom ~ the toothpaste dropped on my shorts .

Oh , dear , go get another pair . I'll help you change your shorts .

Professor Wang , what is non-tariff barrier ?

Non-tariff barrier is another mean to restrict imports .

Can you give an example ?

For example , some countries restrict imports by quantitative restriction .

Why ?

This is used to protect local industries or to achieve certain political objectives .

Oh , Are there other means ?

Technical barriers are set for imported goods .

This is designed to exclude them from domestic market , isn't it ?

Yes , some countries may use some of the unnecessary health rules to exclude foreign food .

I ’ Ve just looked over your resume and I must admit I am quite impressed .

Thank you . I ’ Ve worked pretty hard to be able to list those accomplishments .

You ’ Ve got plenty of training and experience . I wonder if you could tell me something about your goals . Where do you see yourself ten years from now ?

To be honest , I don ’ t plan in that much detail . My goals tend to be general ; I define success according to the job at hand . I see myself advancing as I succeed , but I don ’ t necessarily dwell on

interesting ! And how do you feel about decision-making ? Are you an independent thinker , or do you depend more on your superior for direction ?

That depends a bit on the problem at hand . There are certain situations in which a manager can give a general directive , and expect his employees to know how to take the initiative on the detail

Sounds good . Everyone is taking about teams these days . Can you describe your role as a member of a sales team ?

I see myself as an encourager . Of course , sales can be quite competitive and sometimes people in this field have a secret desire for others to fail . In my last job , each representative handled

So , your experience is as impressive in practice as it is on paper .

I wish you would not be so selfish .

Selfishness is one human beings instincts . It is very difficult to get it out root and branch .

But you should at least consider your son's future .

His mother , not me , should do this .

Oh , my god . How can you stand living in such a messy dorm ?

Our place is spotlessly clean , compared with others .

Have you even tried to clean it once since you moved in at the beginning of the semester ?

In fact , I just swept the floor three days ago .

I think we need to restart the dormitory sanitation inspection system .

I bet nobody will care about it .

Can you play tennis ?

Yes , I can .

It is interesting , isn't it ?

Yes , it's very interesting .

Can you teach me ?

Sure . Take the tennis racket . Now , throw the ball up , and hit it with the racket . Like this .

Let me try . Oh , I missed !

Throw the ball up high .

High ?

Yes , very high . Over your head . Then you will have time to hit the ball .

Oh ! I hit it .

Well done !

Thank you . I think I like playing it .

I'm taking my date to a restaurant . Could you tell me about one or two good ones ?

My pleasure ! How much would you like to spend on your date ?