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Shall I take a photo of you ?
Could you ? Thank you .
Could you ? Thank you .
You ’ re welcome . What brings you to China ?
You ’ re welcome . What brings you to China ?
I ’ m actually here on business .
I ’ m actually here on business .
I see and what do you do for a living ?
I see and what do you do for a living ?
I ’ m an IT salesman .
I ’ m an IT salesman .
That sounds like a good job .
That sounds like a good job .
It ’ s very interesting actually .
It ’ s very interesting actually .
Ok , well enjoy the rest of your stay here .
Ok , well enjoy the rest of your stay here .
Thank you very much . Bye .
Hello . Nice to see you again . I heard you went into hospital for a few days to undergo surgery . I hope everything ’ s OK .
Yes , fine . I had something wrong with my stomach . I won ’ t go into detail , but it wasn ’ t serious .
Yes , fine . I had something wrong with my stomach . I won ’ t go into detail , but it wasn ’ t serious .
I really dislike going to a doctor or to a hospital .
I really dislike going to a doctor or to a hospital .
I think most people are a little nervous about it . I was really very , very nervous just before I had the operation , but the anaesthetist gave me an anaesthetic and the next thing I remember was waking up after the operation .
I think most people are a little nervous about it . I was really very , very nervous just before I had the operation , but the anaesthetist gave me an anaesthetic and the next thing I remember was waking up after the operation .
It must have really hurt afterwards .
It must have really hurt afterwards .
Well , the nurse game me plenty of painkillers , but it did feel uncomfortable . I wasn ’ t permitted to eat anything for 48 hours . That was the worse thing .
Well , the nurse game me plenty of painkillers , but it did feel uncomfortable . I wasn ’ t permitted to eat anything for 48 hours . That was the worse thing .
I bet you were ready for a thick juicy steak when you got out of hospital .
I bet you were ready for a thick juicy steak when you got out of hospital .
I certainly was ! However , the doctor gave me a list of food I couldn ’ t eat for another 72 hours , and steak was on the list !
I certainly was ! However , the doctor gave me a list of food I couldn ’ t eat for another 72 hours , and steak was on the list !
Is there any pain now ?
Is there any pain now ?
No , not at all . I stopped taking painkillers after a couple of days .
No , not at all . I stopped taking painkillers after a couple of days .
Did they take good care of you in the hospital ?
Did they take good care of you in the hospital ?
Oh , yes . The nurse were very kind , though they were strict about what I could drink . In the end , I just drank water and nothing else . Everyone was very professional and I actually enjoyed some aspects of my stay .
Hi . I just lost my purse when I was shopping on the street . I guess somebody stole it from me .
Sorry to hear that . Could you tell me what were in your purse ?
Sorry to hear that . Could you tell me what were in your purse ?
My mobile phone , passport and some cash .
My mobile phone , passport and some cash .
When did you come to America ?
When did you come to America ?
Just a couple of days ago .
Just a couple of days ago .
Could you recall when and where you lost it ?
Could you recall when and where you lost it ?
I have no idea .
I have no idea .
OK . I have written it down . Who is your emergency contact person in America ?
OK . I have written it down . Who is your emergency contact person in America ?
That is my friend Tim who lives nearby .
That is my friend Tim who lives nearby .
OK . We will contact you as soon as we have any clues .
What's his job ?
He used to be a policeman .
He used to be a policeman .
But Mrs.Smith hired him to find her lost son .
But Mrs.Smith hired him to find her lost son .
Yeah . He's a private eye now .
Do you often do exercise ?
Certainly .
Certainly .
OK , and what kind of sports do you usually play ?
OK , and what kind of sports do you usually play ?
I often play badminton with my parents .
I often play badminton with my parents .
You ? Play badminton ? That's unbelievable ! You are shorter than a racket .
You ? Play badminton ? That's unbelievable ! You are shorter than a racket .
Hey , I'm good at playing it .
Hey , I'm good at playing it .
Says who ?
Says who ?
My parents .
My parents .
Oh , I see .
Oh , I see .
How about you , Daniel ?
How about you , Daniel ?
I'm a real man , and I like football .
I'm a real man , and I like football .
Well , who is your favorite football player ?
Well , who is your favorite football player ?
I like Renaldo the most .
This is a good basic computer package . It's got a good CPU , 256 megabytes of RAM , and a DVD player .
Does it come with a modem ?
Does it come with a modem ?
Yes , it has a built-in modem . You just plug a phone line into the back of the computer .
Yes , it has a built-in modem . You just plug a phone line into the back of the computer .
How about the monitor ?
How about the monitor ?
A 15 - inch monitor is included in the deal . If you want , you can switch it for a 17 - inch monitor , for a little more money .
A 15 - inch monitor is included in the deal . If you want , you can switch it for a 17 - inch monitor , for a little more money .
That's okay . A 15 - inch is good enough . All right , I'll take it .
Hi Mike . What have you been up to ?
Not much . I started exercising .
Not much . I started exercising .
Trying to get in shape ?
Trying to get in shape ?
Yeah , and I need to start improving my health .
Yeah , and I need to start improving my health .
Me too . What are you doing besides exercising ?
Me too . What are you doing besides exercising ?
That's about all .
That's about all .
I think if you eat better , it will help tremendously .
I think if you eat better , it will help tremendously .
Sleep is good too . I heard people who sleep an average of eight hours a day have less health problems .
Sleep is good too . I heard people who sleep an average of eight hours a day have less health problems .
Looks like there are a lot of things to do to stay healthy .
Looks like there are a lot of things to do to stay healthy .
True . But I think it is worth it . When you get old , you want to be healthy and active .
Hello . May I speak to David ?
Who ?
Who ?
David Bush .
David Bush .
There ’ s nobody here by that name .
There ’ s nobody here by that name .
Sorry , I dialed the wrong number .
Where do you think we should go on holiday this summer ?
We , I ’ d like to go to Australia . I know it ’ s far to go , but I think it would be something different and special .
We , I ’ d like to go to Australia . I know it ’ s far to go , but I think it would be something different and special .
I ’ d really like to go to the Caribbean . We can relax on the beached and enjoy the sunshine .
I ’ d really like to go to the Caribbean . We can relax on the beached and enjoy the sunshine .
There are beaches in Australia too , but I would prefer a more active holiday this year . We could visit Ayers rock and the great barrier reef . It would be so exciting .
There are beaches in Australia too , but I would prefer a more active holiday this year . We could visit Ayers rock and the great barrier reef . It would be so exciting .
But would it be relaxing ? By summer . I ’ ll be quite tired from doing so much work . The last thing I need is to use more energy racing around Australia . I ’ d need another holiday to recover from the holiday !
But would it be relaxing ? By summer . I ’ ll be quite tired from doing so much work . The last thing I need is to use more energy racing around Australia . I ’ d need another holiday to recover from the holiday !
Oh , come on ! A tour of Australia would be relaxing because you ’ d be doing something different and not working .
Oh , come on ! A tour of Australia would be relaxing because you ’ d be doing something different and not working .
Do you think so ? I ’ m not so sure . Anyway , tell me your plans for an Australian holiday . How long do you think we should spend there ?
Do you think so ? I ’ m not so sure . Anyway , tell me your plans for an Australian holiday . How long do you think we should spend there ?
I think we should go for two weeks . We could spend a week in the bush and a week at the great barrier reef-including a few day on the beach for tired office workers !
I think we should go for two weeks . We could spend a week in the bush and a week at the great barrier reef-including a few day on the beach for tired office workers !
That doesn ’ t sound too bad . I ’ d certainly like to go diving . That ’ s one reason I wanted to go to the Caribbean .
That doesn ’ t sound too bad . I ’ d certainly like to go diving . That ’ s one reason I wanted to go to the Caribbean .
We could hire a car and travel around the interior of Australia for several days . If we hire a car , we can go where we like .
We could hire a car and travel around the interior of Australia for several days . If we hire a car , we can go where we like .
We ’ d have to plan our drive before we leave . Let ’ s get a good guidebook from the bookstore when we go shopping in town tomorrow .
We ’ d have to plan our drive before we leave . Let ’ s get a good guidebook from the bookstore when we go shopping in town tomorrow .
It looks like I might have convinced you to go to Australia !
Mm , they taste delicious . Let's settle the bill .
Yes . Let's go Dutch .
Yes . Let's go Dutch .
No . It's on me this time .
No . It's on me this time .
You are always so hospitable .
Oh , I'm starving . I'd like to try some real Chinese cuisine . What would you recommend , waiter ?
Well , it depends . You see , there are eight famous Chinese for instance , the Sichuan cuisine , and the Hunan cuisine .
Well , it depends . You see , there are eight famous Chinese for instance , the Sichuan cuisine , and the Hunan cuisine .
They are both spicy hot , I've heard .
They are both spicy hot , I've heard .
That's right . If you like hot dishes , you could try some .
That's right . If you like hot dishes , you could try some .
They might be too hot for me .
They might be too hot for me .
Then there's the Cantonese cuisine and the Kiangsu cuisine . Most southerners like them .
Then there's the Cantonese cuisine and the Kiangsu cuisine . Most southerners like them .
What about any special Beijing dishes ?
What about any special Beijing dishes ?
There's the Beijing roast duck .
There's the Beijing roast duck .
Oh , yes . I've heard a lot about it . I'd like very much to try it . Where can I find it ?
Oh , yes . I've heard a lot about it . I'd like very much to try it . Where can I find it ?
You can find it in most restaurants , but the best place is certainly Quanjude Restaurant .
You can find it in most restaurants , but the best place is certainly Quanjude Restaurant .
Is it near here ?
Is it near here ?
Not too near but not too far either . A taxi will take you there in 15 minutes , If the traffic is not too bad , I mean .
Not too near but not too far either . A taxi will take you there in 15 minutes , If the traffic is not too bad , I mean .
Well , thank you for your information . But what is the name of that restaurant again ?
Well , thank you for your information . But what is the name of that restaurant again ?
Let me write it down on this slip of paper for you . You can show it to the taxi-driver .
Let me write it down on this slip of paper for you . You can show it to the taxi-driver .
That's very kind of you . Thanks a lot .
May I take your order now ?
Yes . Do you have any specials today ?
Yes . Do you have any specials today ?
I recommend the roast pork chops .
I recommend the roast pork chops .
I have never tasted that . I would like to have a try today .
What can I do for you ?
I need some medicine .
I need some medicine .
For whom ?
For whom ?
My wife . She suffers from a bad cold .
My wife . She suffers from a bad cold .
What symptoms does she have ?
What symptoms does she have ?
Fever and a bad cough .
Fever and a bad cough .
I see . Don't worry , just a common cold .
I see . Don't worry , just a common cold .
What kind of medicine does she need ?