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OK . I ’ ll check the lost and found and with the bar manager . We'll do our best to find it .
Thanks . I appreciate that .
You'd like coffee , wouldn't you ?
I think I'd rather have tea this morning .
I think I'd rather have tea this morning .
What else are you going to have ?
What else are you going to have ?
Just an English muffin . What are you going to have ?
Just an English muffin . What are you going to have ?
That sounds good . I'm going to order the same thing .
Betty was in hospital .
I know that . I met her last week , and she looked as pale as death .
I know that . I met her last week , and she looked as pale as death .
She suffers from cancer .
She suffers from cancer .
That ’ s too bad . She ’ s been so kind to us all .
Freeze !
Don't shoot . I give up .
Do you understand any other foreign languages besides English ?
Yes , I know a little about Japanese which is similar to Chinese not only in culture but in language itself .
Yes , I know a little about Japanese which is similar to Chinese not only in culture but in language itself .
What band did you pass in Japanese Language Proficiency Test ?
What band did you pass in Japanese Language Proficiency Test ?
I passed the Band two in LPT , but I will try to achieve Band one which is the highest level .
I'll be checking out of the hotel in about 30 minutes .
Thirty minutes or 30 seconds , sir , it doesn't matter , I'm ready for you .
Thirty minutes or 30 seconds , sir , it doesn't matter , I'm ready for you .
Great ! As you know , however , the day in New York has hardly begun .
Great ! As you know , however , the day in New York has hardly begun .
There's nothing like getting an early start , sir .
There's nothing like getting an early start , sir .
What can I do with my baggage while I visit a few more tourist spots ?
What can I do with my baggage while I visit a few more tourist spots ?
You can leave your baggage in our storage space , with a deposit .
You can leave your baggage in our storage space , with a deposit .
Isn't my baggage enough of a deposit ?
Isn't my baggage enough of a deposit ?
I wish it was , but it isn't . They will still want a credit card .
I wish it was , but it isn't . They will still want a credit card .
It's always something , isn't it ? Let me think about this for a second .
It's always something , isn't it ? Let me think about this for a second .
Don't forget that you have very little time , sir , before you have to check out .
Julia , what's the weather forecast for tomorrow ?
It says a storm may come tomorrow .
It says a storm may come tomorrow .
Oh ! I hate rainy days !
Oh ! I hate rainy days !
Me , too . I'm always in low spirits when it rains . Are you going out tomorrow ?
Me , too . I'm always in low spirits when it rains . Are you going out tomorrow ?
Yes . I have to drive to Washington D . C .
Yes . I have to drive to Washington D . C .
What bad luck !
What bad luck !
Yeah ! But you know sometimes the weather forecast is not correct . Maybe tomorrow is a clear day . Who knows ?
Yeah ! But you know sometimes the weather forecast is not correct . Maybe tomorrow is a clear day . Who knows ?
Yeah , maybe you are right !
How's Jerry's new school ?
Very nice . He gets along with his classmates very well .
Very nice . He gets along with his classmates very well .
He's a team player .
He's a team player .
Yes , indeed .
Can I take your order now or do you still want to look at the menu ?
Well , I want a fillet steak , medium , but my little girl doesn't care for steak . Could she have something else instead ?
Well , I want a fillet steak , medium , but my little girl doesn't care for steak . Could she have something else instead ?
Certainly . How about spaghetti with clams and shrimps .
Certainly . How about spaghetti with clams and shrimps .
Sounds delicious . OK . She'll try that .
Ann , it's terrible !
What's up ?
What's up ?
Look , this is a pimple !
Look , this is a pimple !
Oh , I think it is .
Oh , I think it is .
How come ?
How come ?
I think it's because of your bad habits !
I think it's because of your bad habits !
I have no bad habit . I sleep eight hours a day , never eat spicy food , clean the face twice a day and so on . I have done a lot .
I have no bad habit . I sleep eight hours a day , never eat spicy food , clean the face twice a day and so on . I have done a lot .
I know you have done a lot , but you always sleep very late . Sleeping eight hours a day doesn't mean it is healthy . Sleeping after 12 is hurtful to our body , and I think this is your problem .
I know you have done a lot , but you always sleep very late . Sleeping eight hours a day doesn't mean it is healthy . Sleeping after 12 is hurtful to our body , and I think this is your problem .
I wasn't aware of that !
I wasn't aware of that !
You should do better later .
Look at what you have done . All thumbs .
I ’ m so sorry , and I will pay much attention to it later .
Gordon , you're ever so late .
Yes , I am sorry . I missed the bus .
Yes , I am sorry . I missed the bus .
But there's a bus every ten minutes , and you are over 1 hour late .
But there's a bus every ten minutes , and you are over 1 hour late .
Well , I missed several buses .
Well , I missed several buses .
How on earth can you miss several buses ?
How on earth can you miss several buses ?
I , ah ... , I got have late .
I , ah ... , I got have late .
Oh , come on , Gordon , it's the afternoon now . Why were you late really ?
Oh , come on , Gordon , it's the afternoon now . Why were you late really ?
Well , I ... I lost my wallet , and I ...
Well , I ... I lost my wallet , and I ...
Have you got it now ?
Have you got it now ?
Yes , I found it again .
Yes , I found it again .
When ?
When ?
This morning . I mean ...
This morning . I mean ...
I am not convinced by your explanation .
So , Monica , how do you like your new office ?
Well , I love it . The room is special and clean with big windows and a lot of sunshine . There are plants along the corridor . Especially , I got my own desk with computer and telephone . Such a great place !
Well , I love it . The room is special and clean with big windows and a lot of sunshine . There are plants along the corridor . Especially , I got my own desk with computer and telephone . Such a great place !
That ’ s very good . I once turn down a job offer just because the office is awful .
That ’ s very good . I once turn down a job offer just because the office is awful .
What was so bad about it ?
What was so bad about it ?
Small rooms , small window , a small desk shared by three people . I would have been interrupted all the time and for sure not be able to deliver good work .
Small rooms , small window , a small desk shared by three people . I would have been interrupted all the time and for sure not be able to deliver good work .
Sounds bad ! Lucky you ! You didn ’ t take that job . I think a good office environment is also important to work efficiently .
Sounds bad ! Lucky you ! You didn ’ t take that job . I think a good office environment is also important to work efficiently .
Totally agree . By the way , the number of the telephone on your desk is extension 506 . You can pick up your office supplies from the supply room at the end of the corridor .
OK . I'll take your bet , as long as the winner gets to pick the movie . What about you , Nick ?
Sure . Do you want to go first , Sally ?
Sure . Do you want to go first , Sally ?
Why not ! I rolled a five . The category is Best Pictures .
Why not ! I rolled a five . The category is Best Pictures .
OK , here's your question What movie won the 1996 Oscar for Best Picture ?
OK , here's your question What movie won the 1996 Oscar for Best Picture ?
I know that , it's The English Patient . It was one of the only good American movies of the 90s .
I know that , it's The English Patient . It was one of the only good American movies of the 90s .
Well , along with Jurassic Park ! Nice going , you got the right answer .
I'd like to order room service to room 202 , please ,
How can I help you ?
How can I help you ?
I'd like two sandwiches and one green fruit salad , please .
I'd like two sandwiches and one green fruit salad , please .
Will that be all , sir ?
Will that be all , sir ?
No . Could you also get some extra towels and soup too ? We went to the pool today and used up our two clean towels .
No . Could you also get some extra towels and soup too ? We went to the pool today and used up our two clean towels .
I will have someone bring that up right away . How would like to pay for the dinner ?
I will have someone bring that up right away . How would like to pay for the dinner ?
Just put in on with the rest of my hotel bill .
Just put in on with the rest of my hotel bill .
All right , sir . You would receive dinner in about 15 minutes .
Hey , Tom , what to go for a run ?
No thanks . I like to run in the morning . I ran a couple of miles when I woke up today .
No thanks . I like to run in the morning . I ran a couple of miles when I woke up today .
I try to do that , but I can ’ t get up early enough .
I try to do that , but I can ’ t get up early enough .
I couldn ’ t either at first , but you get used to it .
I couldn ’ t either at first , but you get used to it .
It ’ s so hot at lunchtime ; I ’ d rather run in the morning .
It ’ s so hot at lunchtime ; I ’ d rather run in the morning .
Well , why don ’ t you come tomorrow ? I ’ ll stop by your house on my way out .
Well , why don ’ t you come tomorrow ? I ’ ll stop by your house on my way out .
I could try , but I can ’ t say for sure if I ’ ll get up in time . What time do you want to go ?
I could try , but I can ’ t say for sure if I ’ ll get up in time . What time do you want to go ?
I ’ ll give you a call around 6 o'clock and stop by around 6 thirty .
I ’ ll give you a call around 6 o'clock and stop by around 6 thirty .
O . K . , maybe if I have someone to go with , I ’ ll be able to get up in time for a jog .
O . K . , maybe if I have someone to go with , I ’ ll be able to get up in time for a jog .
Great , I ’ ll see you then .
Great , I ’ ll see you then .
See you .
Mr . Black , I ' d like to take some time off . I ' Ve been feeling exhausted these days .
That's no problem . Let me see ... You still have ten days annual leave left , is that right ?
That's no problem . Let me see ... You still have ten days annual leave left , is that right ?
Yes . I was wondering if I could take another two weeks off .
Yes . I was wondering if I could take another two weeks off .
That's long leave . How's your project coming along ?
That's long leave . How's your project coming along ?
The project I'm in charged of now will be done by the end of this week . I'd like to take my leave from next Monday on .
The project I'm in charged of now will be done by the end of this week . I'd like to take my leave from next Monday on .
Well , all right . But you make sure to tie up loose ends before you leave .
Well , all right . But you make sure to tie up loose ends before you leave .
Thank you , Mr.Black . There are no immediate projects coming up at the moment . Mr.Smith will be in charge during my absence . He is taking part in several projects as my assistant and knows how to maintain relationships with our clients .
Thank you , Mr.Black . There are no immediate projects coming up at the moment . Mr.Smith will be in charge during my absence . He is taking part in several projects as my assistant and knows how to maintain relationships with our clients .
Great ! I hope you have a good relaxation and come back refreshed .
Great ! I hope you have a good relaxation and come back refreshed .
I will . Many thanks , Mr.Black .
I'm afraid it's bad news for you . You haven't got the position .
Oh , no ! I can't have failed . Are you sure ?
Oh , no ! I can't have failed . Are you sure ?
I'm afraid so . I'm terribly sorry .
I'm afraid so . I'm terribly sorry .
It sucks . But Arden told me he's satisfied with my qualifications and experience .
It sucks . But Arden told me he's satisfied with my qualifications and experience .
He's the only one of the several to decide this .
He's the only one of the several to decide this .
How am I going to face the fellows in our office ? They thought I would be promoted . They must be waiting for my good news .
How am I going to face the fellows in our office ? They thought I would be promoted . They must be waiting for my good news .
I don't think the thing can be that serious . You should face the result . Besides , I don't think the position is the best for you .
I don't think the thing can be that serious . You should face the result . Besides , I don't think the position is the best for you .
But I lost the chance .
But I lost the chance .
Keep working hard , and then you will get another chance of promotion someday .