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Yeah , I just got some good information off the internet .
Great ! Do you think you have a chance at getting the job ?
Great ! Do you think you have a chance at getting the job ?
I didn ’ t just find out about one job . There were several ones that looked good .
I didn ’ t just find out about one job . There were several ones that looked good .
Maybe I should try looking on the web for work .
Maybe I should try looking on the web for work .
Sure you have to be patient . But I think it ’ s much less trouble to sit in front of a computer than to go door to door or to make a lot of phone calls .
Sure you have to be patient . But I think it ’ s much less trouble to sit in front of a computer than to go door to door or to make a lot of phone calls .
But there must be so many people who also see the advertisement for that job on the net . You might have no chance .
But there must be so many people who also see the advertisement for that job on the net . You might have no chance .
How do you know if you don ’ t have a try ?
Can I help you ?
I'm looking for someone who works here , but I lost his business card . His name's Long or Sang or something like that .
I'm looking for someone who works here , but I lost his business card . His name's Long or Sang or something like that .
Chang ?
Chang ?
Yeah , that sounds right .
Yeah , that sounds right .
There are about twenty people named Chang who work here . What department ?
There are about twenty people named Chang who work here . What department ?
Let me think ... accounting , finance , something like that .
Let me think ... accounting , finance , something like that .
Eric Chang in accounting ?
Eric Chang in accounting ?
That's him !
That's him !
I'll call him and tell him you're here .
I'll call him and tell him you're here .
I appreciate your help .
I appreciate your help .
Would you like to have a seat over there ? It'll just be a minute . And can I have your name ?
Would you like to have a seat over there ? It'll just be a minute . And can I have your name ?
Here's my card .
Here's my card .
OK . I'll have him come up to get you .
What are my choices for lunch ?
We have beef with rice and fish with noodles . Which would you like ?
We have beef with rice and fish with noodles . Which would you like ?
Fish with noodles , please .
Fish with noodles , please .
Would you care for coffee or tea ?
Would you care for coffee or tea ?
Coffee , please .
Hello . Is everything OK ? Can I help you ?
Oh , wonderful ! You speak English ! I need to exchange this foreign currency .
Oh , wonderful ! You speak English ! I need to exchange this foreign currency .
That's no problem . Is it cash ?
That's no problem . Is it cash ?
It's Traveller's Cheques , is that possible ?
It's Traveller's Cheques , is that possible ?
Of course . If you could sign your name on the bottom line here , and write your address here . And please sign and date the back of every cheque and of course I'll need to see your passport .
Of course . If you could sign your name on the bottom line here , and write your address here . And please sign and date the back of every cheque and of course I'll need to see your passport .
Yes , right , certainly . Here you go .
How do you like your work ?
The work is rather hard , but it's interesting .
The work is rather hard , but it's interesting .
What do you do ?
What do you do ?
I work in a publishing house . How about you ?
I work in a publishing house . How about you ?
Mine isn't hard , but it's not interesting .
Mine isn't hard , but it's not interesting .
What do you do then ?
What do you do then ?
I'm a clerk in a shop .
As an experienced interviewer , could you tell me what kind of behavior the interviewer hates most ?
Rudeness . You are not expected to sit down before being invited , and you shouldn ’ t throw yourself into the chair like you ’ re loading heavy baggage .
Rudeness . You are not expected to sit down before being invited , and you shouldn ’ t throw yourself into the chair like you ’ re loading heavy baggage .
And we should have good sitting posture .
And we should have good sitting posture .
That ’ s right . The ideal posture for women is to put their legs together and lean to one side . This is especially important in summer .
That ’ s right . The ideal posture for women is to put their legs together and lean to one side . This is especially important in summer .
Where should I put my overcoat and briefcase after entering the office ?
Where should I put my overcoat and briefcase after entering the office ?
Put it beside you . Don ’ t pile your purses , briefcase and other belongings on the employer ’ s desk . You've got long hair . Don ’ t touch it while talking to the interviewer . It gives people the feeling that you cannot concentrate on your work .
Put it beside you . Don ’ t pile your purses , briefcase and other belongings on the employer ’ s desk . You've got long hair . Don ’ t touch it while talking to the interviewer . It gives people the feeling that you cannot concentrate on your work .
I think that ’ s the reason why Princess Diana ’ s hair style became so popular .
I think that ’ s the reason why Princess Diana ’ s hair style became so popular .
Also , if you are asked to sit beside the employer's desk , neither lean on it nor look at the documents there .
Also , if you are asked to sit beside the employer's desk , neither lean on it nor look at the documents there .
I ought to respect other people ’ s privacy , as most Westerners do .
I ought to respect other people ’ s privacy , as most Westerners do .
As the saying goes , when in Rome , do as the Romans do .
the bathroom looks lovely . Did you redecorate it yourself or did you get someone in to do it for you ?
I did it myself . I went online and found a lot of website devoted to home improvement . Then I went to DIY shop and bought everything I needed . I ’ m sure I saved a lot of money by doing it mys
I did it myself . I went online and found a lot of website devoted to home improvement . Then I went to DIY shop and bought everything I needed . I ’ m sure I saved a lot of money by doing it mys
so , let ’ s see . You have put new tiles on the floor and replaced a few tiles on the walls . You ’ Ve also added a small cupboard for toiletries . The bath , shower and waterbasin are the sam
so , let ’ s see . You have put new tiles on the floor and replaced a few tiles on the walls . You ’ Ve also added a small cupboard for toiletries . The bath , shower and waterbasin are the sam
yes , they are . I gave them a good clean . They are in good condition and don ’ t need to be replaced .
yes , they are . I gave them a good clean . They are in good condition and don ’ t need to be replaced .
how long did it take you to do the tiling .
how long did it take you to do the tiling .
as I hadn ’ t done it before , I had to keep referring to information I got from the internet . Doing the floor tiles took a whole day-from early morning to right through to the evening . The
as I hadn ’ t done it before , I had to keep referring to information I got from the internet . Doing the floor tiles took a whole day-from early morning to right through to the evening . The
I think you ’ Ve done a very good job . As least as good as a professional would do . Perhaps I can convince you to redo my bathroom ?
I think you ’ Ve done a very good job . As least as good as a professional would do . Perhaps I can convince you to redo my bathroom ?
you ’ ll be lucky ! However , I ’ ll print out the information I got from the internet and you can do it yourself .
Excuse me ! Do you know of any hotel nearby ?
Yes.There are the Huangshan Hotel and Anshan Hotel nearby.And you can take a taxi to go there .
Yes.There are the Huangshan Hotel and Anshan Hotel nearby.And you can take a taxi to go there .
OK , I see . Thank you !
OK , I see . Thank you !
You're welcome ! By the way , you'd better booked in the Internet or the telephone next time and then you kow whether there are rooms available or not .
You're welcome ! By the way , you'd better booked in the Internet or the telephone next time and then you kow whether there are rooms available or not .
I see , thank you very much !
It's your turn to go first .
I went first last time .
I went first last time .
No , Mary went first last time .
No , Mary went first last time .
Oh , Okay .
Hello.Is this ABC Rent-a-car Company ?
Yes , speaking.May I help you ?
Yes , speaking.May I help you ?
This morning we rented a car and we are on the way to Niagara Falls . I'm afraid we have a car accident near the border .
This morning we rented a car and we are on the way to Niagara Falls . I'm afraid we have a car accident near the border .
That's too bad.What kind of accident is it ? Are you all right ?
That's too bad.What kind of accident is it ? Are you all right ?
I'm all right , but my friend is seriously injured.Will you call an ambulance and the police ?
I'm all right , but my friend is seriously injured.Will you call an ambulance and the police ?
OK . I'll do it right away , but tell me how it happened .
OK . I'll do it right away , but tell me how it happened .
I ran into the guardrail when I turned to the left .
Are you doing the football pools , Brian ?
Yes , I ’ Ve nearly finished , June . I ’ m sure we will win something this week .
Yes , I ’ Ve nearly finished , June . I ’ m sure we will win something this week .
You always say that , but we never win anything ! What will you do if you win a lot of money ?
You always say that , but we never win anything ! What will you do if you win a lot of money ?
If I win a lot of money , I shall buy you a mink coat .
If I win a lot of money , I shall buy you a mink coat .
I don ’ t want a mink coat ! I want to see the world .
I don ’ t want a mink coat ! I want to see the world .
All right . If we win a lot of money , we shall travel around the world and we shall stay at the best hotels . Then we will return home and buy a big house in the country . We will have a beautiful
All right . If we win a lot of money , we shall travel around the world and we shall stay at the best hotels . Then we will return home and buy a big house in the country . We will have a beautiful
But if we spend all that money we shall be poor again . What will we do then ?
But if we spend all that money we shall be poor again . What will we do then ?
If we spend all the money , we will try and win the football pools again .
If we spend all the money , we will try and win the football pools again .
It ’ s a pleasant dream , but everything depends on if !
May , could you bring this note to Professor Li for me today ?
Sure , no problem . Asking for leave again ? You have been absent from class five times this semester .
Sure , no problem . Asking for leave again ? You have been absent from class five times this semester .
I know . But attending Miss Li's class is just waste of time . No more than one third of her students will go to her class .
I know . But attending Miss Li's class is just waste of time . No more than one third of her students will go to her class .
I agree that Miss Li doesn't teach so well . Most students either sleep or do other things in her class .
I agree that Miss Li doesn't teach so well . Most students either sleep or do other things in her class .
Yeah , my boyfriend plays the video game every time in class with me . Or I chat with my friends through text messages .
Yeah , my boyfriend plays the video game every time in class with me . Or I chat with my friends through text messages .
Fortunately her class is just an elective course , not as important as compulsory courses .
Fortunately her class is just an elective course , not as important as compulsory courses .
Right , so we must spare some time to attend selective courses .
Right , so we must spare some time to attend selective courses .
But isn't it too impolite to be absent ?
But isn't it too impolite to be absent ?
What can I do ? I have things to do in Students ' Government .
What can I do ? I have things to do in Students ' Government .
Oh , I thought you just gave an excuse on this note .
Oh , I thought you just gave an excuse on this note .
Sometimes I will try various excuses . But this is my last time asking for leave . Or I will have a bad record .
Sometimes I will try various excuses . But this is my last time asking for leave . Or I will have a bad record .
Yeah , besides , your credit will be deducted . That is kind of serious .
Yeah , besides , your credit will be deducted . That is kind of serious .
I have been absented from many classes this semester just because of my work in the Students ' Government .
I have been absented from many classes this semester just because of my work in the Students ' Government .
You can't write with one hand and draw with the other .
You can't write with one hand and draw with the other .
I am thinking about quitting my job in the student government . But before that , I must do my job . Bye . Don't forget about that note .
I am thinking about quitting my job in the student government . But before that , I must do my job . Bye . Don't forget about that note .
You can count on me .
Hello , is Jack there ?
Speaking .
Speaking .
Jack ! It ’ s Rose here .
Jack ! It ’ s Rose here .
Hi , Rose . How ’ s everything ?
Hi , Rose . How ’ s everything ?
Fine , thanks . I ’ m having several friends over for dinner this Saturday . And I was wondering if you have the time to join us .
Fine , thanks . I ’ m having several friends over for dinner this Saturday . And I was wondering if you have the time to join us .
Sounds good . What time do you want me to come ?
Sounds good . What time do you want me to come ?
Is six o ’ clock okay ?
It seems to me that you fall for good-looking guys .
Yeah .
Yeah .
Why don't you date up a handsome guy and spend time together ?
Why don't you date up a handsome guy and spend time together ?
I have found myself a date mate .
I have found myself a date mate .
You must have a lot in common and a barrel of fun .
You must have a lot in common and a barrel of fun .
A barrel of fun , of course . He often says that I'm a date bait .
Mr.Chen , do you mind if I smoke ?
I'm sorry , Mrs . Lin . We don't allow smoking in the office .
You don't look well at all . Are you sick ?
Yes , I don't feel well today .
Yes , I don't feel well today .
How long have you been feeling like this ?
How long have you been feeling like this ?
Since the day before yesterday .