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Thank you , but it was your hard work that did it .
You deserve credit , too . I've learned so much from You .
May I help you ?
Yes , I'd like to buy these razors .
Yes , I'd like to buy these razors .
Okay , that'll be $ 6.85 with tax .
Have you any beef today ?
Yes , we've got a very tender new shipment from the mainland . It is a weekend special .
Yes , we've got a very tender new shipment from the mainland . It is a weekend special .
How much is it a pound ?
How much is it a pound ?
One pound and fifty pence a pound .
One pound and fifty pence a pound .
Good . I'll get three pounds of it .
Good . I'll get three pounds of it .
Here it is . Four pounds and fifty pence in all .
Our neighbour ’ s tape recorder is so loud that it annoys us to death . I ’ Ve made up my mind to cut the electricity off .
What ? That would be to cut off your nose to spite your face .
What ? That would be to cut off your nose to spite your face .
Then what shall we do ?
Then what shall we do ?
Call the police .
Hello , is this the ABC company ?
Yes , may I help you ?
Yes , may I help you ?
We have just arrived from Tokyo only ... looking for a reserve car of your company . All of above , we cannot find it .
We have just arrived from Tokyo only ... looking for a reserve car of your company . All of above , we cannot find it .
What is your reservation number ?
What is your reservation number ?
Our reservation number is J - 221 .
Our reservation number is J - 221 .
Let me see . Oh , yes , we have your reservation number .
Let me see . Oh , yes , we have your reservation number .
You mean you haven ’ t arranged any car ?
You mean you haven ’ t arranged any car ?
I ’ m sorry to say no .
I ’ m sorry to say no .
Here I ’ ll take taxi instead , how do you refund us ?
Next , please . May I help you , sir ?
Hello , yes , I ’ d like to open a bank account .
Hello , yes , I ’ d like to open a bank account .
Certainly , I can can help you with that . What type of account would you like to open ? A chequing or a savings account ?
Certainly , I can can help you with that . What type of account would you like to open ? A chequing or a savings account ?
What What features do they offer ?
What What features do they offer ?
Well , if you just take a look here , see , with our chequing account , you can have unlimited daily transactions for a small monthly fee , and our savings account has a higher interest rate , but you must carry a minimum balance of $ 10,000 dollars .
Well , if you just take a look here , see , with our chequing account , you can have unlimited daily transactions for a small monthly fee , and our savings account has a higher interest rate , but you must carry a minimum balance of $ 10,000 dollars .
I see , well , I think I ’ m more interested in a chequing account . I like to have easy access to my money .
I see , well , I think I ’ m more interested in a chequing account . I like to have easy access to my money .
Alright , then , with this chequing account you ’ ll be issued a debit card and a cheque book . Will you require overdraft protection ? There is an extra fee for that .
Alright , then , with this chequing account you ’ ll be issued a debit card and a cheque book . Will you require overdraft protection ? There is an extra fee for that .
No , that won ’ t be necessary .
No , that won ’ t be necessary .
In that case , I ’ ll get you to fill out this paperwork . I ’ ll need your social insurance number , and two pieces of government ID . If you could just sign here , and here , and here . we ’ ll be all set . Would you like to make a deposit today ?
In that case , I ’ ll get you to fill out this paperwork . I ’ ll need your social insurance number , and two pieces of government ID . If you could just sign here , and here , and here . we ’ ll be all set . Would you like to make a deposit today ?
Yes , I ’ d like to deposit one billion dollars .
Excuse me , sir , may I take your order now ?
Could we order later ? We have five persons altogether and 2 of us are still on the way .
Could we order later ? We have five persons altogether and 2 of us are still on the way .
OK , sir . Please call me when you are ready .
OK , sir . Please call me when you are ready .
Yes , thank you .
Have you heard the news ?
No . What happened ?
Good morning .
Good morning . May I help you ?
Good morning . May I help you ?
I want to place a long-distance call to London . Is this the right counter ?
I want to place a long-distance call to London . Is this the right counter ?
Yes . Here's a booking form . Please write down the number you wish to call , the name of the person you want to talk to , and your own name for our reference .
Yes . Here's a booking form . Please write down the number you wish to call , the name of the person you want to talk to , and your own name for our reference .
All right . Can you tell me when I will be able to get through ?
All right . Can you tell me when I will be able to get through ?
It's hard to say . It depends on how busy the lines are . Please take a seat over there . We'll try to put you through as soon as possible .
It's hard to say . It depends on how busy the lines are . Please take a seat over there . We'll try to put you through as soon as possible .
Thank you .
Do you have a same one in yellow ?
Here you are . You look younger in yellow .
Here you are . You look younger in yellow .
I think so too . How much is it ?
I think so too . How much is it ?
$ 100 .
$ 100 .
Well , that's too expensive . I can't afford that .
Room service.What can I do for you ?
Excuse me . Can you tell me where l can buy a notebook and a pen ? I need them badly .
Excuse me . Can you tell me where l can buy a notebook and a pen ? I need them badly .
Here is a shop in the hotel . It's on the 11th floor .
Here is a shop in the hotel . It's on the 11th floor .
That's quite convenient.Well , would you please buy me some ? I am so busy.My room number is 304 .
That's quite convenient.Well , would you please buy me some ? I am so busy.My room number is 304 .
Certainly .
Nathan said he didn't have any fun at his new school this week . Do you know why ?
I think he hasn't made any new friends yet . He's just a little lonely .
I think he hasn't made any new friends yet . He's just a little lonely .
He really misses his friends from our old neighborhood .
He really misses his friends from our old neighborhood .
Without a doubt . Maybe if he knew he doesn't have to give up any of his old friends to make new ones , it will be easier for him .
Without a doubt . Maybe if he knew he doesn't have to give up any of his old friends to make new ones , it will be easier for him .
How do you propose to help him understand that ?
How do you propose to help him understand that ?
Well , we can help him keep in touch with his old friends .
Well , we can help him keep in touch with his old friends .
I guess we could go visit once in a while too .
I guess we could go visit once in a while too .
Yeah . There's a lot we can do to help him through this transition .
Why did Tom quit the job ?
He said his present job seemed to be a blind alley .
He said his present job seemed to be a blind alley .
If he doesn't change his attitude toward his work , I don't think a new job can make any difference .
Hello , Vicki .
Hi , David . What a beautiful necklace ! Dude , I ’ Ve never seen anything like it .
Hi , David . What a beautiful necklace ! Dude , I ’ Ve never seen anything like it .
Well , you can have it for eleven hundred β€” as a friend .
Well , you can have it for eleven hundred β€” as a friend .
I think seven hundred is enough .
I think seven hundred is enough .
What ? Seven hundred ?
What ? Seven hundred ?
Well , eight hundred , then ?
Well , eight hundred , then ?
No , one thousand at least .
No , one thousand at least .
Eight hundred and fifty . Come on . I have 4 kids , 3 dogs , and 2 husbands to feed !
Eight hundred and fifty . Come on . I have 4 kids , 3 dogs , and 2 husbands to feed !
You ’ re a thief , Vicki . But I guess , eight hundred and fifty is all right .
You ’ re a thief , Vicki . But I guess , eight hundred and fifty is all right .
Here you are , sucker !
Here you are , sucker !
Victory for me , I bought it for 30 bucks just yesterday !
Seattle restaurant . Is there anything I can do for you ?
I would like to book a table for five at 7:00 tonight .
I would like to book a table for five at 7:00 tonight .
May I have your name , please ?
May I have your name , please ?
Michael .
Michael .
OK , Sir . We will arrange it for you .
Lin's office supplies . How may I direct your call ?
Marry Lin please .
Marry Lin please .
Sure , just a moment . ... I'm sorry no one answer the phone .
Sure , just a moment . ... I'm sorry no one answer the phone .
All right , could I leave a message ?
All right , could I leave a message ?
Certainly !
Certainly !
Please ask her to call John .
We cannot avoid being asked questions in the interview . Sometimes , my mind goes blank .
It is so terrible to be caught unaware .
It is so terrible to be caught unaware .
Admittedly , you can get prepared in advance for the interview , but you cannot cover everything concerned .
Admittedly , you can get prepared in advance for the interview , but you cannot cover everything concerned .
Sure . So you should know how to deal with the probable questions and then make flexible reply .
Sure . So you should know how to deal with the probable questions and then make flexible reply .
Firstly , your answer should go straight to the point , and be clear and brief .
Firstly , your answer should go straight to the point , and be clear and brief .
State your opinion or argument first , and then go on with details .
State your opinion or argument first , and then go on with details .
Never should you give an answer completely beside the point .
Never should you give an answer completely beside the point .
If you indeed don't know how to answer , admit it frankly .
If you indeed don't know how to answer , admit it frankly .
Pretending to know when you do not know may expose yourself to ridicule .
Pretending to know when you do not know may expose yourself to ridicule .
Confirm the question if you don't catch it clearly .
Confirm the question if you don't catch it clearly .
Try to avoid the possible duplicate answer if you can .
Try to avoid the possible duplicate answer if you can .
It can help you leave a deep impression on the interviewer .
What do you think of the lawyer's speech ?
He has a glib tongue . Few people can argue him down .
He has a glib tongue . Few people can argue him down .
Don't believe him . He's liar .
Don't believe him . He's liar .
We cannot expect a man like him to speak the truth .
It's time to go . Are you ready ?
Almost . Let me get my bag .
Come on , you must tell me everything about him .
Well , he's very tall and handsome .
Well , he's very tall and handsome .
Hmm ...
Hmm ...
He has big blue eyes and long blonde hair .
He has big blue eyes and long blonde hair .
Oh , how long ?
Oh , how long ?
Down to his shoulders . It's beautiful , like gold .
Down to his shoulders . It's beautiful , like gold .
OK . OK . You'd better tell me what he does .
OK . OK . You'd better tell me what he does .
He's a very creative painter . His paintings sell well .
He's a very creative painter . His paintings sell well .
Really ?
Really ?
He's quite a patient teacher , too .
He's quite a patient teacher , too .
Fine .
Fine .
You're going to like him . Everybody says he's a nice guy .