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My fish is very dry .
I wonder if they left it sitting around too long before they served it .
I wonder if they left it sitting around too long before they served it .
That's exactly what I was thinking had happened .
That's exactly what I was thinking had happened .
Are your vegetables OK ?
Are your vegetables OK ?
The vegetables are kind of mushy .
The vegetables are kind of mushy .
So are mine . I think they left them cooking too long .
So are mine . I think they left them cooking too long .
The food here is usually good , so I think that we should tell the waiter that there is a problem .
The food here is usually good , so I think that we should tell the waiter that there is a problem .
I think that you are right . Maybe they can give us a free dessert or something .
Welcome to our hotel's indoor swimming pool . What can I do for you ?
You see this is the first time for me to use the swimming pool . I've got no idea about the water temperature of the pool . I'm afraid it might be a little cold .
You see this is the first time for me to use the swimming pool . I've got no idea about the water temperature of the pool . I'm afraid it might be a little cold .
You don't need to worry about that . madam . We have a warm massage pool , and the temperature is 36 Β° C .
You don't need to worry about that . madam . We have a warm massage pool , and the temperature is 36 Β° C .
I see . But I'm not a good swimmer . Can you tell me how deep the pool is ?
I see . But I'm not a good swimmer . Can you tell me how deep the pool is ?
Certainly , madam . The deepest place is two meters but you can swim in the shallow area , which is only l . 4 meter in depth . We have separate locker rooms over there and they are free of charge .
Certainly , madam . The deepest place is two meters but you can swim in the shallow area , which is only l . 4 meter in depth . We have separate locker rooms over there and they are free of charge .
That's great ! Can you give me the key to the locker ? I can't wait to have a try .
Where is Tom ?
He is in the bedroom and fallen asleep .
He is in the bedroom and fallen asleep .
What ? It ’ s only 9 p . m . Now . Why today he went to bed so early ?
What ? It ’ s only 9 p . m . Now . Why today he went to bed so early ?
He ran four miles and came back dead beat .
He ran four miles and came back dead beat .
Oh , I see .
I'm really in a flap about the interview .
Take it easy.you ' Ve made enough preparations .
Take it easy.you ' Ve made enough preparations .
I'm in such a need of the job that I can't afford any mistakes .
I'm in such a need of the job that I can't afford any mistakes .
I'm sure you'll pass it .
have you seen bill recently ?
yes . He ’ s in hospital with a bad back . One morning , he just couldn ’ t get out of bed.His wife called an ambulance and they took him to hospital . He ’ s been there for a few days now .
yes . He ’ s in hospital with a bad back . One morning , he just couldn ’ t get out of bed.His wife called an ambulance and they took him to hospital . He ’ s been there for a few days now .
daisy ’ s in hospital too . she got food poisoning last week . She thinks she got it from some bad seafood .
daisy ’ s in hospital too . she got food poisoning last week . She thinks she got it from some bad seafood .
you have to be very careful with seafood . It tastes lovely , but it often causes upset stomachs . Have you heard anything from tom ?
you have to be very careful with seafood . It tastes lovely , but it often causes upset stomachs . Have you heard anything from tom ?
he ’ s fine , but he had a fever last week . He probably just had a cold .
he ’ s fine , but he had a fever last week . He probably just had a cold .
he might be allergic to pollen . My niece is allergic to pollen . It seems like she has a cold , but in fact it ’ s her allergy .
he might be allergic to pollen . My niece is allergic to pollen . It seems like she has a cold , but in fact it ’ s her allergy .
I see . My niece just flew back from Australia to visit . She ’ s got jetlag now . she ’ s just resting today , but we ’ ll probably go out somewhere tomorrow .
I see . My niece just flew back from Australia to visit . She ’ s got jetlag now . she ’ s just resting today , but we ’ ll probably go out somewhere tomorrow .
it ’ s nice that she ’ s back for a while . Thinking of all these ailments , I got a splinter the other day . It took a long time for me to get it out of my skin . Look .
it ’ s nice that she ’ s back for a while . Thinking of all these ailments , I got a splinter the other day . It took a long time for me to get it out of my skin . Look .
oh , your hand is still sore . You should put some ointment on it to stop the swelling .
oh , your hand is still sore . You should put some ointment on it to stop the swelling .
that ’ s a good idea . You ’ Ve got a nasty bruise on your hand .
that ’ s a good idea . You ’ Ve got a nasty bruise on your hand .
yes , I banged it against to cooker yesterday . It really hurt , but it ’ s OK now . the bruise will disappear soon .
Can I help you ?
Yes , how much is the teapot ?
Yes , how much is the teapot ?
Two hundred and thirty yuan .
Two hundred and thirty yuan .
I'm afraid I haven't got enough money on me .
I'm afraid I haven't got enough money on me .
You can come later .
You can come later .
What's the time now ?
What's the time now ?
It's half past seven .
It's half past seven .
I want to know at what time you close .
I want to know at what time you close .
We offer 24 - hour service .
We offer 24 - hour service .
Oh , that's great ! Thank you .
Excuse me .
Yes , sir . Can I help you ?
Yes , sir . Can I help you ?
Um , this steak , I asked for to be medium rare .
Um , this steak , I asked for to be medium rare .
Medium rare , that ’ s right , sir . I remember your order .
Medium rare , that ’ s right , sir . I remember your order .
Well , I ’ m afraid it isn ’ t . It ’ s a bit too well done and rather tough . Would you mind changing ?
Well , I ’ m afraid it isn ’ t . It ’ s a bit too well done and rather tough . Would you mind changing ?
If it is not to your satisfaction , I ’ ll certainly bring you another . But I ’ m afraid you may have to wait for a few minutes .
If it is not to your satisfaction , I ’ ll certainly bring you another . But I ’ m afraid you may have to wait for a few minutes .
Yes , that ’ s all right . Thank you very much .
I am a reporter from Channel 5 News .
What ’ s up ?
What ’ s up ?
Could I ask you some questions ?
Could I ask you some questions ?
Sure , you can .
Sure , you can .
Did you vote today ?
Did you vote today ?
I sure did !
What candidate did you vote for ?
I can ’ t disclose that information .
I can ’ t disclose that information .
Why is that ?
Why is that ?
My vote is my own private business .
My vote is my own private business .
I understand .
I understand .
I voted for our next President .
Can I help you ?
I'd like to buy a tie to match this suit .
I'd like to buy a tie to match this suit .
We have various colors . How about this one ?
We have various colors . How about this one ?
Well , the color is all right . But it looks outdated.Can you show me that one ?
Well , the color is all right . But it looks outdated.Can you show me that one ?
You have a very good taste . It's our best seller .
You have a very good taste . It's our best seller .
Really ?
Really ?
Sure ! Look , it suits you well .
Excuse me , Mr . Macmillan ?
Yes , Ms . Ross ? What do you need ?
Yes , Ms . Ross ? What do you need ?
I was hoping you would write a letter of recommendation . I want to enter a Master ’ s program in marketing . It ’ s all on weekends and evenings .
I was hoping you would write a letter of recommendation . I want to enter a Master ’ s program in marketing . It ’ s all on weekends and evenings .
Good news ! I ’ ll be glad to . When do you need it ?
Do you think you'll get the project ?
It's a chance in a million . I hear John is interested in it .
It's a chance in a million . I hear John is interested in it .
I see.After all , he's boss's son .
I see.After all , he's boss's son .
But anyway , I'll have a try .
Well , it ’ s really too late . I have to go now .
Could you stay a little longer ?
Could you stay a little longer ?
Sorry , I can ’ t.My mother doesn ’ t want me to be late . I really have to go .
Sorry , I can ’ t.My mother doesn ’ t want me to be late . I really have to go .
In that case , I won ’ t keep you.Remember to give me a call .
In that case , I won ’ t keep you.Remember to give me a call .
Thank you for your delicious meal .
... Now that we have been over the gory details of our disastrous first quarter , Ed ! Give us some good news . How are things looking for us in terms sales this month ?
Uh well ... would you like the bad news first or the really bad news ?
Uh well ... would you like the bad news first or the really bad news ?
What ? Ed , don ’ t tell me you only have bad news !
What ? Ed , don ’ t tell me you only have bad news !
Well sir , our sales have dropped , no plunged , fifty percent in the past month alone . We are currently overstocked and overstaffed and our profits refalling fast . The market is in recession and we have no way of moving our inventory , or getting rid of our staff . If we consider redundancies , it would cost us a fortune because of the new regulations governing compensation packages . It ’ s a real mess .
Well sir , our sales have dropped , no plunged , fifty percent in the past month alone . We are currently overstocked and overstaffed and our profits refalling fast . The market is in recession and we have no way of moving our inventory , or getting rid of our staff . If we consider redundancies , it would cost us a fortune because of the new regulations governing compensation packages . It ’ s a real mess .
For crying out loud ... How fast are we losing money ?
For crying out loud ... How fast are we losing money ?
Um ... how can I put this ? Let ’ s just say that at this pace , we will be filing for Chapter eleven in less than three months .
Um ... how can I put this ? Let ’ s just say that at this pace , we will be filing for Chapter eleven in less than three months .
What ! Geez ! How could this have happened ? So what ’ s the bad news ?
What ! Geez ! How could this have happened ? So what ’ s the bad news ?
Oh , that ’ s the really bad news . Our supplier suffered QC problems and , well , half of our production is faulty . We ’ re going to have to recall all itemssold in the last quarter . And the worst part ? We ’ re going to have to shoulder this cost .
Oh , that ’ s the really bad news . Our supplier suffered QC problems and , well , half of our production is faulty . We ’ re going to have to recall all itemssold in the last quarter . And the worst part ? We ’ re going to have to shoulder this cost .
Are you joking ? Get the supplier on the line now ! They have to assume the costs of this mess !
Are you joking ? Get the supplier on the line now ! They have to assume the costs of this mess !
We tried that , sir . The factory has gone under and the owner apparently has fled the country .
We tried that , sir . The factory has gone under and the owner apparently has fled the country .
We ’ re doomed !
We ’ re doomed !
There is some really good news though !
There is some really good news though !
Really ? What !
Really ? What !
I got offered a new job !
Could you introduce some whitening products for me ?
Please forgive me just being frankly , madam . You don't need whitening products because you look pretty white . But you have freckles on your face .
Please forgive me just being frankly , madam . You don't need whitening products because you look pretty white . But you have freckles on your face .
Then what kind of product can fade freckles ?
Then what kind of product can fade freckles ?
I recommend Nisei products . This brand has a face cream which is effective on fading freckles .
I recommend Nisei products . This brand has a face cream which is effective on fading freckles .
How much is it ?
How much is it ?
419 yuan .
419 yuan .
It is too expensive for me . Do you have something cheaper ?
It is too expensive for me . Do you have something cheaper ?
I'm afraid there isn't .
My brother started investing money when he was 16 years old .
The early bird catches the worm .
Our advertisement says English competence is a key requirement of this position . Then how do you think of your proficiency in written and spoken English ?
I have learned English for 10 years , and I have passed College English Test Band 4 and 6.My spoken English is fairly good enough to express myself fluently .
I have learned English for 10 years , and I have passed College English Test Band 4 and 6.My spoken English is fairly good enough to express myself fluently .
What other foreign language do you speak ?
What other foreign language do you speak ?
I did self-study of Japanese in college , and I can carry on some simple conversations in Japanese .
What do you think are the qualities a nurse should have ?
They are responsibility , skill , patience , quietness , and so on .
They are responsibility , skill , patience , quietness , and so on .
What kind of medicines does the doctor usually prescribe to children who get high fever ?
What kind of medicines does the doctor usually prescribe to children who get high fever ?
Aspirin .
Hello , Peace Hotel .
Hello , I'm calling from Beijing . I'd like to reserve a double room with a bath from tonight on for five days , please .
Hello , I'm calling from Beijing . I'd like to reserve a double room with a bath from tonight on for five days , please .
A moment , please . I'll check our room availability for these days ... Yes , that's all right.What ' s your name please ?
A moment , please . I'll check our room availability for these days ... Yes , that's all right.What ' s your name please ?
John Smith . J-O-H-N S-M-I-T-H .