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So when are they all coming ?
My parents are already here . My brother and nephew are arriving on Monday .
Your dog is so much fun . He ’ s so playful . I wish our cat enjoyed being around people as much as your dog does .
Cats are well know for being more independent than dogs . How old is your cat now ? you ’ Ve had her longer than we ’ Ve had our dog .
Cats are well know for being more independent than dogs . How old is your cat now ? you ’ Ve had her longer than we ’ Ve had our dog .
She ’ s eight years old . She ’ s getting quite old . Your dog ’ s six , isn ’ t he ?
She ’ s eight years old . She ’ s getting quite old . Your dog ’ s six , isn ’ t he ?
Yes . He ’ s so energetic . We take him out to the park every morning and evening . I think he ’ d be happy to stay there all day !
Yes . He ’ s so energetic . We take him out to the park every morning and evening . I think he ’ d be happy to stay there all day !
I ’ m sure he would . We usually have to drag him home .
I ’ m sure he would . We usually have to drag him home .
Your cat spends most of the day outdoors ' , right ? Do you kino where she goes ?
Your cat spends most of the day outdoors ' , right ? Do you kino where she goes ?
She spends less time outdoors and she used to . we have no idea where she goes . She ’ s very secretive . Occasionally , she brings back a dead mouse .
She spends less time outdoors and she used to . we have no idea where she goes . She ’ s very secretive . Occasionally , she brings back a dead mouse .
Have you ever thought about having another pet ?
Have you ever thought about having another pet ?
The kids want a rabbit . I don ’ t think it would be a good idea to get a mouse or a fish ! That might be too tempting for our cat !
Hi , Jenny . Are you going to school now ?
Yup . I have English at 9 in the morning .
Yup . I have English at 9 in the morning .
Got any plans after the class ?
Got any plans after the class ?
Not really . What about you ?
Not really . What about you ?
We will have our midterm exams next month . I plan to look for some important books and study at the library . Do you want to join me ?
We will have our midterm exams next month . I plan to look for some important books and study at the library . Do you want to join me ?
Sure . I need to return some books . They are due today . Besides , I can also read some weekly publications , magazines and newspapers .
Sure . I need to return some books . They are due today . Besides , I can also read some weekly publications , magazines and newspapers .
Great . We can go to the swimming pool in the gymnasium after that .
Great . We can go to the swimming pool in the gymnasium after that .
That sounds like a good idea . We can chill out a little in such a hot summer . Are you good at swimming ?
That sounds like a good idea . We can chill out a little in such a hot summer . Are you good at swimming ?
Well , that's a good question . I haven't swum for almost two years . I think I need more practice .
Well , that's a good question . I haven't swum for almost two years . I think I need more practice .
Oh , it's almost 9 . I need to hurry . I am running late now . See you after class in front of the library then . Bye !
Oh , it's almost 9 . I need to hurry . I am running late now . See you after class in front of the library then . Bye !
See you then .
Can I help you ?
I'd like to buy a new mobile phone please .
I'd like to buy a new mobile phone please .
Ok , would you like a phone with camera and MP3 player ?
Ok , would you like a phone with camera and MP3 player ?
Yes please . And I ’ d like to be able to make video calls too .
Good afternoon . What service do you require ?
I'd like to rent a safety deposit box here , please .
I'd like to rent a safety deposit box here , please .
For what purpose exactly , if you don't mind me asking ? I must ask because I need to know the size , you see .
For what purpose exactly , if you don't mind me asking ? I must ask because I need to know the size , you see .
No problem . My husband bought me some beautiful jewellery for our anniversary and I don't feel safe keeping it in the house . Initially , on the advice of a friend , I stored it in the freezer .
No problem . My husband bought me some beautiful jewellery for our anniversary and I don't feel safe keeping it in the house . Initially , on the advice of a friend , I stored it in the freezer .
What a lovely gift . Yes , I can understand why you wouldn't be comfortable keeping something so valuable at home . I think one of our small ones will be perfect . Do you have some ID with you ?
What a lovely gift . Yes , I can understand why you wouldn't be comfortable keeping something so valuable at home . I think one of our small ones will be perfect . Do you have some ID with you ?
Yes , right here . So , we can do this today , then ? That will definitely ease my mind .
Yes , right here . So , we can do this today , then ? That will definitely ease my mind .
Certainly , just fill in this form , please .
Okay , show me your card hand . Here's mine . I have three Kings and a pair of Aces .
How did you get that ? No need to show you my hand , I lose.This is not as much fun as the music concert we just saw .
How did you get that ? No need to show you my hand , I lose.This is not as much fun as the music concert we just saw .
Thanks again for buying the tickets . That was the most exciting live concert I've ever seen . That silver electric guitar was really cool .
Thanks again for buying the tickets . That was the most exciting live concert I've ever seen . That silver electric guitar was really cool .
They're quite popular now . Wasn't her voice good ?
They're quite popular now . Wasn't her voice good ?
That , My Heart Will Go On . It warms my heart . you know , JanetJackson , Shanna Twain and Celine Dion are so very different .
That , My Heart Will Go On . It warms my heart . you know , JanetJackson , Shanna Twain and Celine Dion are so very different .
Janet Jackson is more pop music.Shania sings country music . Celine just seems to hit all the right notes .
Janet Jackson is more pop music.Shania sings country music . Celine just seems to hit all the right notes .
Have you heard Maria Carey ?
Have you heard Maria Carey ?
Yes , l have two of her Cds , l'II lend them to you if you like .
Yes , l have two of her Cds , l'II lend them to you if you like .
Excellent . You can borrow my Janet Jackson's CD . It's her new one .
Excellent . You can borrow my Janet Jackson's CD . It's her new one .
I hope you have a good stereo .
I hope you have a good stereo .
Why ?
Why ?
Because you have to hear it really loud to get the full concert effect .
Now , David , can I get you a drink ? What will you have ?
Coffee , please .
Coffee , please .
What about you , Mary ?
What about you , Mary ?
Coke is fine.Thank you .
May I help you ?
I would like to check out these books .
I would like to check out these books .
May I see your library card , please ?
May I see your library card , please ?
Yes . Here you go .
Yes . Here you go .
Apparently , you have unpaid late fees .
Apparently , you have unpaid late fees .
I do ?
I do ?
You owe some money .
You owe some money .
Exactly how much do I owe ?
Exactly how much do I owe ?
You owe $ 24.50 .
You owe $ 24.50 .
I won ’ t be able to pay that right now .
I won ’ t be able to pay that right now .
Until you pay it , you can ’ t check out books .
Until you pay it , you can ’ t check out books .
I will pay it . Don ’ t worry .
How are you wedding plans going ?
Very well . We started organizing everything early to avoid a last minute rush to get things done . The only thing that isn ’ t ready yet is my wedding dress .
Very well . We started organizing everything early to avoid a last minute rush to get things done . The only thing that isn ’ t ready yet is my wedding dress .
When will that be ready ?
When will that be ready ?
The dressmakers said that is would be ready in two weeks .
The dressmakers said that is would be ready in two weeks .
You ’ re getting married in three weeks . So that should be ok . So , you ’ Ve prepared the church , catering , transport , hotel-everything .
You ’ re getting married in three weeks . So that should be ok . So , you ’ Ve prepared the church , catering , transport , hotel-everything .
Yes . We ’ Ve taken care of all of that . We decided not to get married in a church though . Neither of us is very religious .
Yes . We ’ Ve taken care of all of that . We decided not to get married in a church though . Neither of us is very religious .
Which hotel will the reception be held at ?
Which hotel will the reception be held at ?
The palace hotel they ’ re taking care of the catering , including the wedding cake . I ’ m sure they ’ ll do a good job .
The palace hotel they ’ re taking care of the catering , including the wedding cake . I ’ m sure they ’ ll do a good job .
Oh , yes . It ’ s and excellent hotel . A friend of mine had her wedding reception there and said it was perfect , though very expensive .
Oh , yes . It ’ s and excellent hotel . A friend of mine had her wedding reception there and said it was perfect , though very expensive .
Yes . It will be expensive , but we think it will be worth it . It gives us great peace of mind to know that our reception is in the hands of experienced people .
Yes . It will be expensive , but we think it will be worth it . It gives us great peace of mind to know that our reception is in the hands of experienced people .
I think you make the right decision .
Hello , Pam .
I'm glad that you can make it .
I'm glad that you can make it .
It looks like there are a lot of people inside .
It looks like there are a lot of people inside .
Yeah . I've invited a lot of friends besides you .
Yeah . I've invited a lot of friends besides you .
Should I take my shoes off ?
Should I take my shoes off ?
We all keep our shoes on indoors .
We all keep our shoes on indoors .
Where are your parents ?
Where are your parents ?
They've gone out so that we could have the house to ourselves .
They've gone out so that we could have the house to ourselves .
That's great !
Her ex-boyfriend was terrible , but this new one is even worse !
Out of the frying pan and into the fire .
I broke Mom's vase .
She's going to kill you .
What are your working hours ?
Eight to twelve in the morning , two to six in the afternoon .
Eight to twelve in the morning , two to six in the afternoon .
Much better than mine .
Much better than mine .
What are your hours ?
What are your hours ?
Mine aren't fixed . Sometimes I do the day shift , sometimes the night shift .
Which is your preference , tea or coffee ?
My choice would always be tea .
My choice would always be tea .
When did you form this hobby ?
When did you form this hobby ?
Last year when I visited China .
I'd like to see that pen , please .
You mean this one ?
You mean this one ?
No , the other one in the brown case .
No , the other one in the brown case .
Oh , this one ... Here .
Oh , this one ... Here .
May I try it ?
May I try it ?
Sure .
Sure .
It's very smooth . I'll take it .
It's very smooth . I'll take it .
Cash or charge ?
Cash or charge ?
Charge , please .
I have been getting headaches almost every day lately .
Have you just started getting a lot of headaches ?
Have you just started getting a lot of headaches ?
I never had very many headaches before , but the last few weeks I have been getting a lot of them .
I never had very many headaches before , but the last few weeks I have been getting a lot of them .
Have you had any unusually stressful situations in your life lately ?
Have you had any unusually stressful situations in your life lately ?
My mother just passed away last Tuesday .
My mother just passed away last Tuesday .
I ’ m sorry . How about sleep ? Are you getting enough rest ?
I ’ m sorry . How about sleep ? Are you getting enough rest ?
I have been working really hard , and sleep has not been a priority .
I have been working really hard , and sleep has not been a priority .
Have you bumped your head or fallen lately ?
Have you bumped your head or fallen lately ?
No , I haven ’ t hit my head .
No , I haven ’ t hit my head .
I am going to send you to a neurologist for a few tests .
Look at this newspaper article about this famous local medium . It says that she is really gifted and so popular now , that she is booked solid with appointments for the next twelve months !
You don't really believe in all that hocus pocus mumbo jumbo , do you ?
You don't really believe in all that hocus pocus mumbo jumbo , do you ?
Well , I have had many friends that went to a psychic and got their palms read and most of the things the psychic told her came true !
Well , I have had many friends that went to a psychic and got their palms read and most of the things the psychic told her came true !
Of course it does ! They tell you general and obvious things like that you will be successful or have a big house . I think most of the times they are just scam artists .