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The results of the poll show Bill Clinton's approval rating has gone up in his second term . Do you find that interesting ?
Well , I think Clinton deserves high marks for doing his job generally , but he may get low marks for his honesty and personal image .
Well , I think Clinton deserves high marks for doing his job generally , but he may get low marks for his honesty and personal image .
That is exactly what the poll shows . Although the stating of Clinton as a person has gone down in the last two years of his term , his approval rating is as high as 66 percent .
That is exactly what the poll shows . Although the stating of Clinton as a person has gone down in the last two years of his term , his approval rating is as high as 66 percent .
I don't find this surprising . The poll data sound quite right . He is a good president .
I don't find this surprising . The poll data sound quite right . He is a good president .
But the poll says only 15 percent say he will be remembered as an outstanding president .
Are there any interesting articles in today ’ s newspapers ?
The headlines are all about the presidential election in the united states . Few other stories made the front pages .
The headlines are all about the presidential election in the united states . Few other stories made the front pages .
Is there anything of interest to us in the business sections ?
Is there anything of interest to us in the business sections ?
There ’ s an interesting feature article in the chronicle about doing business in china and the daily news has printed a report about the special economic zone near pairs . We have a subsidiary company l
There ’ s an interesting feature article in the chronicle about doing business in china and the daily news has printed a report about the special economic zone near pairs . We have a subsidiary company l
Are the reports favorable ?
Are the reports favorable ?
Generally , the reporters take positive lines . They do point out a few problems that we need to be aware of , but there ’ s nothing worrying in the reports . In the classifieds , one of our competitors is a
Generally , the reporters take positive lines . They do point out a few problems that we need to be aware of , but there ’ s nothing worrying in the reports . In the classifieds , one of our competitors is a
That ’ s interesting . They must be thinking of moving into that market . Are there any interesting editorials ?
That ’ s interesting . They must be thinking of moving into that market . Are there any interesting editorials ?
Not really . They all seem to focus on the election . There have been several letters printed in the chronicle regarding that controversial article on drugs that they printed last week .
Not really . They all seem to focus on the election . There have been several letters printed in the chronicle regarding that controversial article on drugs that they printed last week .
I ’ m not surprised . That article certainly added fuel to the debate . Ok . Thanks . Can you leave two articles and the advertisements with me ? I ’ d like to read them .
I ’ m not surprised . That article certainly added fuel to the debate . Ok . Thanks . Can you leave two articles and the advertisements with me ? I ’ d like to read them .
Sure . There you are .
Good morning , Sue .
Good morning , Tom.How are you ?
Good morning , Tom.How are you ?
I'm fine , thanks , how about yourself ?
I'm fine , thanks , how about yourself ?
Things couldn't be better.Where are you going now ?
Things couldn't be better.Where are you going now ?
I am heading for the library . I've got a research project to do.How about you ?
I am heading for the library . I've got a research project to do.How about you ?
I'm going to the English class.It ' ll start in five minutes , I've got to run .
I'm going to the English class.It ' ll start in five minutes , I've got to run .
See you later , alligator .
See you later , alligator .
After a while , crocodile .
Try it on in front of the mirror .
Well , I think the color is a little too bright .
Well , I think the color is a little too bright .
We have darker ones . Do you like the style ?
We have darker ones . Do you like the style ?
Yes . What's this made of and how to wash it ?
Yes . What's this made of and how to wash it ?
lt's made of silk and you had better wash it by hand in cold water .
Excuse me . Do you mind if I ask some things about work for this company ?
Not at all . Go ahead .
Not at all . Go ahead .
I've heard that the company is very strict with its staff . Is that true ?
I've heard that the company is very strict with its staff . Is that true ?
Not really , so long as you follow all the regulations .
Not really , so long as you follow all the regulations .
If you make mistakes in your job , you'll be fired . Is that right ?
If you make mistakes in your job , you'll be fired . Is that right ?
No . Everyone has a chance to correct his or her mistakes . The most important thing is to be responsible for your work .
No . Everyone has a chance to correct his or her mistakes . The most important thing is to be responsible for your work .
Working here involves a busy schedule and overtime . Is that true ?
Working here involves a busy schedule and overtime . Is that true ?
Yes . That's true . We are always busy . The company attaches great importance to high efficiency . Sometimes we have to work overtime , but not always . And we have extra pay for extra work .
Yes . That's true . We are always busy . The company attaches great importance to high efficiency . Sometimes we have to work overtime , but not always . And we have extra pay for extra work .
It seems that working in a foreign enterprise is not the same as I expected . Thank you for your help .
Good morning . What's the matter with you ?
Good morning , doctor . I have a terrible headache .
Good morning , doctor . I have a terrible headache .
All right , young man . Tell me how it got started .
All right , young man . Tell me how it got started .
Yesterday I had a runny nose . Now my nose is stuffed up . I have a sore throat . And I ’ m afraid I've got a temperature . I feel terrible .
Yesterday I had a runny nose . Now my nose is stuffed up . I have a sore throat . And I ’ m afraid I've got a temperature . I feel terrible .
Don't worry , young man . Lat me give you an examination . First let me take a look at your throat . Open your mouth and say'ah ' .
Don't worry , young man . Lat me give you an examination . First let me take a look at your throat . Open your mouth and say'ah ' .
Ah .
Ah .
Your throat is inflamed . And your tongue is heavily coated . You have all the symptoms of influenza .
Your throat is inflamed . And your tongue is heavily coated . You have all the symptoms of influenza .
What am I supposed to do then ?
What am I supposed to do then ?
A good rest is all you need , and drink more water . I'll write you a prescription .
A good rest is all you need , and drink more water . I'll write you a prescription .
Thank you very much .
Excuse me . I need some storybooks in easy English . Do you have anything likethat ?
Well , there are a lot of storybooks upstairs in our children's section . Some are written for young children , others for teens . Maybe some of them will suit your needs .
Well , there are a lot of storybooks upstairs in our children's section . Some are written for young children , others for teens . Maybe some of them will suit your needs .
I'll go take a look . Thanks for your help .
I'll go take a look . Thanks for your help .
You're welcome .
Hey , son , are you insured ?
Not yet , but I'm thinking of it . Have you bought one , Dad ?
Not yet , but I'm thinking of it . Have you bought one , Dad ?
I took out a life insurance policy and made your mother the beneficiary .
I took out a life insurance policy and made your mother the beneficiary .
Can you tell me why you want to buy it ?
Can you tell me why you want to buy it ?
I am a fireman and it is a dangerous job . I have to consider your mother's life .
I am a fireman and it is a dangerous job . I have to consider your mother's life .
Oh , I see . Do you advise me to buy one ?
Oh , I see . Do you advise me to buy one ?
You have children now . What if something , God forbid , happens to you ?
You have children now . What if something , God forbid , happens to you ?
That's true . Well , how much do you think I should get ?
That's true . Well , how much do you think I should get ?
A $ 100 000 policy shouldn't be too expensive . Here , call my agent . He'll give you a good deal .
May I help you ?
Is this the right counter for gloves ?
Is this the right counter for gloves ?
Yes , madam . What sort of gloves do you want ?
Yes , madam . What sort of gloves do you want ?
Well , let me see some of each .
Well , let me see some of each .
Certainly . What size do you take ?
Certainly . What size do you take ?
Six and a quarter , I believe , but you'd better measure my hand to make sure .
Six and a quarter , I believe , but you'd better measure my hand to make sure .
I think a six is your size . How do you like these ? I can recommend them , they're very reliable .
I think a six is your size . How do you like these ? I can recommend them , they're very reliable .
Very well , I'll take these two .
I'd like to reconfirm my plane reservation .
What flight are you taking ?
What flight are you taking ?
Flight 201 .
Flight 201 .
And what's your name ?
And what's your name ?
Anderson .
Anderson .
Everything is in order . Please check in at the airport an hour before flight time .
Everything is in order . Please check in at the airport an hour before flight time .
Thank you .
What seems to be the problem ?
Oh , my God ! It ’ s my stomach . It ’ s killing me !
Oh , my God ! It ’ s my stomach . It ’ s killing me !
Where does it hurt the most ?
Where does it hurt the most ?
Right here ! It hurts right here !
Right here ! It hurts right here !
How long has it felt like this ?
How long has it felt like this ?
I felt OK when I woke up , and then , suddenly , I had this really sharp pain .
I felt OK when I woke up , and then , suddenly , I had this really sharp pain .
Do you have a history of stomach pain ?
Do you have a history of stomach pain ?
No , and I haven ’ t done anything out of the ordinary .
No , and I haven ’ t done anything out of the ordinary .
Well , I think that we are going to have to get you to an emergency room right away .
Well , I think that we are going to have to get you to an emergency room right away .
Thank you for helping me .
So it is hard to be a black student on campus ?
Yes , in many ways it is . There are many stereotypes I have to deal with in my daily life .
Yes , in many ways it is . There are many stereotypes I have to deal with in my daily life .
Stereotypes ? Like what ?
Stereotypes ? Like what ?
Well , like since I'm black , I must like rap music , come from the inner city , or play basketball well .
Well , like since I'm black , I must like rap music , come from the inner city , or play basketball well .
I do know you like rap music , but the other two are definitely false . I ’ Ve seen you play basketball .
I do know you like rap music , but the other two are definitely false . I ’ Ve seen you play basketball .
Hey ! But that's not the only problem . There's also the affirmative action stigma .
Hey ! But that's not the only problem . There's also the affirmative action stigma .
You mean that people look down upon you because they think you're in school because of a quota ? That's not true at all , you're really a smart guy .
You mean that people look down upon you because they think you're in school because of a quota ? That's not true at all , you're really a smart guy .
I know that , but some people don't think like that . And I get problems from teachers as well .
I know that , but some people don't think like that . And I get problems from teachers as well .
Teachers ? I didn't think that they would be racist at all .
Teachers ? I didn't think that they would be racist at all .
Racist ? Not exactly . It's how they look at me and ask for my opinion on a topic , as if I can speak for all black people and give them the black opinion on a subject . Suddenly I become the representative of the black race , as if we all had the same opinion .
Racist ? Not exactly . It's how they look at me and ask for my opinion on a topic , as if I can speak for all black people and give them the black opinion on a subject . Suddenly I become the representative of the black race , as if we all had the same opinion .
I see . It looks like there are still a lot of issues we need to work on in the US .
Hello ! How do I get online with my laptop ?
Just plug the Ethernet cable into your computer , and you'll be online in a heartbeat .
Just plug the Ethernet cable into your computer , and you'll be online in a heartbeat .
Well , I see the cable . But my computer runs on wireless only .
Well , I see the cable . But my computer runs on wireless only .
No problem . I'll tell you about our alternatives .
No problem . I'll tell you about our alternatives .
Yes , I'd love to hear what the alternatives are .
Yes , I'd love to hear what the alternatives are .
Our state-of-the-art computer lab is on the first floor .
Our state-of-the-art computer lab is on the first floor .
Great ! But is it free ?
Great ! But is it free ?
Sir , the computers are free to guests , but you do have to pay a nominal printing fee .
Sir , the computers are free to guests , but you do have to pay a nominal printing fee .
You said there were other alternatives ?
You said there were other alternatives ?
Just use your computer here in the lobby . It's set up for wireless .
Just use your computer here in the lobby . It's set up for wireless .
Okay . That sounds like a winner . Now if I need to print something in the lobby ?
Okay . That sounds like a winner . Now if I need to print something in the lobby ?
We might have a printer here next month . But for now , you'll have to go to the lab .
Do you mind if I come over to use your computer ?
No , but I have to type my paper tonight .
No , but I have to type my paper tonight .
Does that mean I can't use it tonight ?
Does that mean I can't use it tonight ?
You got it !
Housekeeping . May I help you ?
Yeah , the people in the next room are a little loud . Could you do something about it ?
Yeah , the people in the next room are a little loud . Could you do something about it ?
Of course . What room are you in , sir ?