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I guess you could say that . What kind of games do you like ?
I guess the games I like the most are the ones that I'm good at !
I guess the games I like the most are the ones that I'm good at !
doesn't everyone ? Which games are those ?
doesn't everyone ? Which games are those ?
well , I like to play darts . Whenever I go to a bar , I usually play for a few hours .
well , I like to play darts . Whenever I go to a bar , I usually play for a few hours .
did you play a lot of games when you were little ?
did you play a lot of games when you were little ?
my parents used to love to play checkers and dominoes . We used to have family tournaments every weekend .
my parents used to love to play checkers and dominoes . We used to have family tournaments every weekend .
do you still like playing those games ?
do you still like playing those games ?
not at all . I never really did , to be honest . What about you ? Did your family used to play games together ?
not at all . I never really did , to be honest . What about you ? Did your family used to play games together ?
everyone in my family really enjoys playing card games .
everyone in my family really enjoys playing card games .
some of my friends play cards on the internet . Have you ever tried that ?
some of my friends play cards on the internet . Have you ever tried that ?
no , I prefer to play with people I know .
no , I prefer to play with people I know .
how about mah-jong ?
how about mah-jong ?
it's a popular game with some people , but I've never played it .
it's a popular game with some people , but I've never played it .
I thought everyone in your country were experts at mah-jong !
I thought everyone in your country were experts at mah-jong !
I hate to disappoint you , but unlike what most people think , we aren't all exactly the same !
My name is Steven Smith and I'm calling to cancel my plane ticket .
When was your reservation ?
When was your reservation ?
It ’ s 7 p . m . today .
It ’ s 7 p . m . today .
Would you mind telling me the reason ?
Would you mind telling me the reason ?
I need to continue to deal with my business . I haven ’ t finished it yet .
I need to continue to deal with my business . I haven ’ t finished it yet .
Oh , I see . Would you like me to reschedule you for another time ?
Oh , I see . Would you like me to reschedule you for another time ?
No . Thank you .
No . Thank you .
But you have to pay the fee for refund .
But you have to pay the fee for refund .
OK . I will pay it by my bank card .
Good afternoon , ABC Incorporated . How many I direct your call ?
I would like to speak to Mr . Miles .
I would like to speak to Mr . Miles .
I am sorry , sir . He isn't in right now . Would you like to leave a message ?
I am sorry , sir . He isn't in right now . Would you like to leave a message ?
Yes . Can you tell him Bob White called ?
Yes . Can you tell him Bob White called ?
And your company name , please .
And your company name , please .
He knows who I am .
He knows who I am .
Is there a telephone number where you can be reached ?
Is there a telephone number where you can be reached ?
I can be reached at 544-879-9087 until 5 p . m . today .
I can be reached at 544-879-9087 until 5 p . m . today .
Thank you , sir . I'll tell him you called .
Thank you , sir . I'll tell him you called .
Thank you .
Taxi !
Yes , sir . Where to ?
Yes , sir . Where to ?
Wangfujing , please !
Wangfujing , please !
All right .
All right .
Oh , I like the music on your radio . It's nice .
Oh , I like the music on your radio . It's nice .
Thank you ! I always tune to this program when driving . So what's your favorite program ?
Thank you ! I always tune to this program when driving . So what's your favorite program ?
I like Winner's English very mush . You know the Beijing Olympic Games is right around the corner . We should learn English Well . It's on FM 96.6 , China Business Radio . You can get it on your radio too .
I like Winner's English very mush . You know the Beijing Olympic Games is right around the corner . We should learn English Well . It's on FM 96.6 , China Business Radio . You can get it on your radio too .
But I don't speak English at all .
But I don't speak English at all .
That's OK . The program is especially for the beginners like us .
That's OK . The program is especially for the beginners like us .
Really ? When is it on ?
Really ? When is it on ?
It begins at 6:40 every morning , and it goes for 20 minutes .
It begins at 6:40 every morning , and it goes for 20 minutes .
Thank you so much . I'll try and catch that .
Thank you so much . I'll try and catch that .
The radio has brought us lots of convenience .
The radio has brought us lots of convenience .
Yes , I can also learn about the traffic condition through it .
Yes , I can also learn about the traffic condition through it .
With the development of the society and technology , radio is nearly everywhere .
With the development of the society and technology , radio is nearly everywhere .
So we should take the advantage of it .
Can I help you ?
Yes . I'd like this shirt to be dry-cleaned .
Yes . I'd like this shirt to be dry-cleaned .
Sure . When do you want to get it back ?
Sure . When do you want to get it back ?
I have to wear it this afternoon . Do you have a urgent service ?
I have to wear it this afternoon . Do you have a urgent service ?
Yes , but we charge 50 % more and it only takes 3 hours .
Yes , but we charge 50 % more and it only takes 3 hours .
OK . How much should I pay ?
OK . How much should I pay ?
30 yuan .
The environment varies greatly because of difference in language , customs and traditions .
Yes . This gap can be filled by export market research before exporting .
Yes . This gap can be filled by export market research before exporting .
But the importance of the export research is often neglected by the managers .
But the importance of the export research is often neglected by the managers .
That's right . They do not appreciate its value and consider it to be a luxury .
That's right . They do not appreciate its value and consider it to be a luxury .
Therefore , when enterprises are spending a lot of money in trying to penetrate a new market , they should research whether their products can be sold at high enough a price and in a satisfactory amount .
Therefore , when enterprises are spending a lot of money in trying to penetrate a new market , they should research whether their products can be sold at high enough a price and in a satisfactory amount .
Exactly !
Actually the general manager is regarded as a baby doll . He has much sympathy .
That's right . And his wife is a baby doll , too . She used to have many followers .
That's right . And his wife is a baby doll , too . She used to have many followers .
Were you one of them ?
Were you one of them ?
Nothing of the sort . I can't hold a candle to her .
Have you a wine list ?
Yes , the wine list is at the end of the menu .
Yes , the wine list is at the end of the menu .
Oh . I see . Don't you have Mao Tai ?
Oh . I see . Don't you have Mao Tai ?
Sorry , sir , but I recommend you Bacardi White . It's quite delitous .
Sorry , sir , but I recommend you Bacardi White . It's quite delitous .
Well , that's fine . Bring us a bottle of that .
Are you ready ?
Not yet .
Betty , would you please read this letter of application I've just written ? I'd like to have your opinion .
I'd be glad to tell you what I think .
I'd be glad to tell you what I think .
Good ! I'm interested in your advice .
Good ! I'm interested in your advice .
If I were you , I would change the beginning . You should write about your education first because we like to judge a man by his abilities .
If I were you , I would change the beginning . You should write about your education first because we like to judge a man by his abilities .
Good idea , Betty . What would you think about the second part ?
Good idea , Betty . What would you think about the second part ?
I think it's too short . You'd better say something about your work experience .
I think it's too short . You'd better say something about your work experience .
You're right , I'll change it . How about the last part ?
You're right , I'll change it . How about the last part ?
Very good . But you should talk about your family , too .
Very good . But you should talk about your family , too .
I agree . I appreciate your helping me .
Excuse me , sir . My baggage is badly damaged .
I am sorry to hear that . You have to fill out a claim form .
I am sorry to hear that . You have to fill out a claim form .
Where can I get it ?
Where can I get it ?
Here you are .
The performance is amazing . I'm curious about how they did it . I mean the way they sing .
They must have practiced a lot . The perseverance has made them they are today .
They must have practiced a lot . The perseverance has made them they are today .
So cool . Someone gave me this flier at the exit . What's it about ?
So cool . Someone gave me this flier at the exit . What's it about ?
Let me have a look . Well , it lists some shows that will be on next week .
Let me have a look . Well , it lists some shows that will be on next week .
Oh , tell me about it . Anything interesting ?
Oh , tell me about it . Anything interesting ?
Hmm ... Oh , this one , ' The Drunken Beauty ' . This is a real classic .
Hmm ... Oh , this one , ' The Drunken Beauty ' . This is a real classic .
' The Drunken Beauty ' ? It's funny that we have ' Sleeping Beauty ' in my country . Anyway , what's it about ? Is the beauty a drunkard ?
' The Drunken Beauty ' ? It's funny that we have ' Sleeping Beauty ' in my country . Anyway , what's it about ? Is the beauty a drunkard ?
Of course not . She was said to be the most beautiful woman in her time and that made her become the queen . They play was famous for its singing and dancing .
Of course not . She was said to be the most beautiful woman in her time and that made her become the queen . They play was famous for its singing and dancing .
Sure , people do that when they are drunk . What about the actress ?
Sure , people do that when they are drunk . What about the actress ?
She is an opera star in China . Her teacher's teacher is Mei Landfang .
She is an opera star in China . Her teacher's teacher is Mei Landfang .
Oh , I've heard about him before . He even created a special dance of sleeve shaking .
Oh , I've heard about him before . He even created a special dance of sleeve shaking .
You are such an expert on it . I don't know that .
You are such an expert on it . I don't know that .
You know , interest is the best teacher .
You know , interest is the best teacher .
So , want me to book the tickets again ?
So , want me to book the tickets again ?
Please do that . I can't wait to come back again . The performance must be really amazing .
Please do that . I can't wait to come back again . The performance must be really amazing .
We can do that if you like . Maybe next weekend .
We can do that if you like . Maybe next weekend .
That will be great .
Have you ever been to any other country ?
Pity I haven't . If I can afford it , I'll certainly take a trip abroad .
Pity I haven't . If I can afford it , I'll certainly take a trip abroad .
That's also my dream .
That's also my dream .
How about going to italy next summer vacation ?
How about going to italy next summer vacation ?
Why not ?
What's wrong with you , young man ?
I've got a headache and a cough .
I've got a headache and a cough .
I see . You've got a cold .
I see . You've got a cold .
What should I do , doctor ?
What should I do , doctor ?
Take this medicine three times a day .