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Next Saturday , I'm going to have a party .	Oh , really ?
Oh , really ?	You are coming ?
You are coming ?	Probably not .
Probably not .	Why is that ?
Why is that ?	I don't feel like going .
I don't feel like going .	Why not ?
Why not ?	I really can't stand going to parties .
I really can't stand going to parties .	I understand , I guess .
I understand , I guess .	Sorry about that .
We have mild wines and strong liquors . Which kind do you prefer ?	I've no idea . I'd like to listen to your suggestion .
I've no idea . I'd like to listen to your suggestion .	It's my pleasure . Actually , it's really hard to say as individual tastes are different . As for myself , I'd like to recommend gin and tonic .
It's my pleasure . Actually , it's really hard to say as individual tastes are different . As for myself , I'd like to recommend gin and tonic .	Well , I'll try gin and tonic .
Hi Barbara . Have you lost weight ?	Hi Julie . Yeah . I've been on a diet for a couple of months now .
Hi Julie . Yeah . I've been on a diet for a couple of months now .	Wow . You look great .
Wow . You look great .	Thanks for noticing .
Thanks for noticing .	What type of diet were you on ?
What type of diet were you on ?	I joined a health club and my trainer gave me tips on eating . With a combination of eating better and exercising , I managed to lose 15 pounds in 2 months .
I joined a health club and my trainer gave me tips on eating . With a combination of eating better and exercising , I managed to lose 15 pounds in 2 months .	That's amazing . What tips did your trainer give you ?
That's amazing . What tips did your trainer give you ?	Mostly on how to exercise , but the best advice I got was changing my eating habits . Instead of eating 3 times a day , she told me to eat 5 times a day .
Mostly on how to exercise , but the best advice I got was changing my eating habits . Instead of eating 3 times a day , she told me to eat 5 times a day .	That doesn't make sense . If you eat more , than how do you lose weight ?
That doesn't make sense . If you eat more , than how do you lose weight ?	Actually , I'm eating the same amount . I eat 5 smaller meals a day . Basically , it naturally speeds up the metabolism and helps to burn fat at a faster rate .
Actually , I'm eating the same amount . I eat 5 smaller meals a day . Basically , it naturally speeds up the metabolism and helps to burn fat at a faster rate .	That makes sense . I'm going to try that .
That makes sense . I'm going to try that .	You don't need to lose weight .
You don't need to lose weight .	I have a little gut I have been trying to get rid of .
I have a little gut I have been trying to get rid of .	Ah ... but remember to incorporate a little exercise into your diet .
Ah ... but remember to incorporate a little exercise into your diet .	Thanks for the advice .
Thanks for the advice .	No problem .
How often does the bus run ?	Every five minutes .
Every five minutes .	Oh , here comes a bus !
Oh , here comes a bus !	It comes on the dot .
What do you think are the main causes of war today ?	I ’ d say the main reason is poverty . Countries and their people get frustrated because they have so little . If their neighbors have some resources , they try to steal them by military force .
I ’ d say the main reason is poverty . Countries and their people get frustrated because they have so little . If their neighbors have some resources , they try to steal them by military force .	It seems that a lot of wars nowadays are really civil wars . People from different ethnic groups in the same country sometimes fight for power in that country .
It seems that a lot of wars nowadays are really civil wars . People from different ethnic groups in the same country sometimes fight for power in that country .	several of those civil wars have been going on for years and years . It seems they will never end .
several of those civil wars have been going on for years and years . It seems they will never end .	How do you think they could be ended ?
How do you think they could be ended ?	I don ’ t think that there is any easy way . The united nations could send peacekeepers into the country . At least then the warring parties could be forced to negotiate . The thing is to find the real pro
I don ’ t think that there is any easy way . The united nations could send peacekeepers into the country . At least then the warring parties could be forced to negotiate . The thing is to find the real pro	So , if the cause is poverty , there should be a programme to make the country richer . If the problem is resources , share them .
So , if the cause is poverty , there should be a programme to make the country richer . If the problem is resources , share them .	It sounds easy when you say it like that . In reality , it ’ s harder to make peace between countries .
It sounds easy when you say it like that . In reality , it ’ s harder to make peace between countries .	Yes . It is . One way to stop countries fighting is to cut off their financial support . Wars are very expensive .
Yes . It is . One way to stop countries fighting is to cut off their financial support . Wars are very expensive .	The problem is that many poor people might suffer .
Wow ! What happened to you ? You look sad .	I just lost my job . My boss just told me .
I just lost my job . My boss just told me .	That's unbelievable . Why did this happen ?
That's unbelievable . Why did this happen ?	I don't understand of myself . It seems they have to save money .
I don't understand of myself . It seems they have to save money .	I cant't believe it . You've worked here for years .
Excuse me , Miss . The total works wrong . What are these extra charges ?	There's a 20 percent service charge in this hotel .
There's a 20 percent service charge in this hotel .	Well . What's this 138 dollars charge then ?
Well . What's this 138 dollars charge then ?	That's for the hotel restaurant . You had five meals here .
That's for the hotel restaurant . You had five meals here .	Oh , right . I forgot about that . Sorry , I'll pay cash .
Ann ! Don ’ t you see the children are making so much noise here ? Why don ’ t you keep them occupied and out their mother ’ s hair ?	OK ! What about taking them outside and flying a kite .
OK ! What about taking them outside and flying a kite .	Good idea ! Well , Joan , I have something important to tell you .
Why do you want to go to the U . S . ?	I want to enrich my knowledge in management . The United States is an ideal place for me .
I want to enrich my knowledge in management . The United States is an ideal place for me .	What will you do when you come home ?
What will you do when you come home ?	Before I work in the office , I was a teacher . So if possible , I'd like to come back to some school to pass on my new knowledge to more people .
Before I work in the office , I was a teacher . So if possible , I'd like to come back to some school to pass on my new knowledge to more people .	Do you feel your English is good enough for the course ?
Do you feel your English is good enough for the course ?	Yes . You know , English is my present working language . Besides , I scored very high in TOEFL .
Yes . You know , English is my present working language . Besides , I scored very high in TOEFL .	Who will be your supporter during your stay in the States ?
Who will be your supporter during your stay in the States ?	I will support myself . In recent years , I have saved enough money for my study in the U . S .
I will support myself . In recent years , I have saved enough money for my study in the U . S .	How long do you expect to stay there ?
How long do you expect to stay there ?	I will be there for three years .
I can ’ t believe it !	What ’ s wrong ? That was a great goal .
What ’ s wrong ? That was a great goal .	Yes , but I bet $ 200 dollars on the Cougars !
Yes , but I bet $ 200 dollars on the Cougars !	Looks like you ’ re going to lose out on this game then .
Looks like you ’ re going to lose out on this game then .	I can ’ t believe it ! I thought the Cougars were going to win for sure .
I can ’ t believe it ! I thought the Cougars were going to win for sure .	What were the odds ?
What were the odds ?	20 to 1 , in favour of the Cougars !
20 to 1 , in favour of the Cougars !	Too bad .
Joseph , who is that woman ?	That's Susan .
That's Susan .	What does she do for work ?
What does she do for work ?	She's a lawyer .
She's a lawyer .	Is she American ?
Is she American ?	No , but she speaks English fluently .
No , but she speaks English fluently .	She's really tall . Do you know her ?
She's really tall . Do you know her ?	Yes , I know her . We're friends .
Yes , I know her . We're friends .	Who's that man standing next to her ?
Who's that man standing next to her ?	Which man ?
Which man ?	That short guy on her right . What's his name ?
That short guy on her right . What's his name ?	Oh , that's Matt .
Oh , that's Matt .	He's really good looking .
He's really good looking .	Yeah .
Yeah .	Do you know him ?
Do you know him ?	I don't know him , but I think my sister does .
I don't know him , but I think my sister does .	Is he married ?
Is he married ?	Yes , he's married .
Yes , he's married .	I remember now . I met him before .
Do you mind if I ask you a question ?	No , not at all . Go ahead .
No , not at all . Go ahead .	What do you do in order to improve your English ?
What do you do in order to improve your English ?	I go to movies ; I go to lectures ; I listen to the radio ; I do lots of things . Most importantly , I practice every chance I get .
I go to movies ; I go to lectures ; I listen to the radio ; I do lots of things . Most importantly , I practice every chance I get .	It ’ s a good idea to have a radio , isn ’ t it ?
It ’ s a good idea to have a radio , isn ’ t it ?	Sure . It ’ s like understanding on the telephone — — you can ’ t see the speaker ! It ’ s great for improving listening comprehension .
Sure . It ’ s like understanding on the telephone — — you can ’ t see the speaker ! It ’ s great for improving listening comprehension .	It takes a long time to learn a language , doesn ’ t it ?
It takes a long time to learn a language , doesn ’ t it ?	It certainly does . But if you practice speaking every spare minute and learn useful sentences every day you can make big progress .
Hello . What can I do for you ?	Hello . I'm here to get my salary .
Hello . I'm here to get my salary .	I see . Do you have your Current All-in-one Passbook with you ? I'll need your password for this transaction .
I see . Do you have your Current All-in-one Passbook with you ? I'll need your password for this transaction .	No problem .
No problem .	And how much of your salary would you like ?
And how much of your salary would you like ?	I think just 3,000 RIB will be enough .
Help me sort out my problem , will you ?	OK , but I think you should keep an eye on your plan if you see what I mean .
OK , but I think you should keep an eye on your plan if you see what I mean .	I know it ’ s so costly , but ...
I know it ’ s so costly , but ...	No buts . The thing is to cut down your expense , Judie .
Excuse me , I wonder if you can help me .	Sure . What's up ?
Sure . What's up ?	I'm completely lost . I'm looking for the Empire State Building .

Next Saturday , I'm going to have a party .

Oh , really ?

You are coming ?

Probably not .

Why is that ?

I don't feel like going .

Why not ?

I really can't stand going to parties .

I understand , I guess .

Sorry about that .

We have mild wines and strong liquors . Which kind do you prefer ?

I've no idea . I'd like to listen to your suggestion .

It's my pleasure . Actually , it's really hard to say as individual tastes are different . As for myself , I'd like to recommend gin and tonic .

Well , I'll try gin and tonic .

Hi Barbara . Have you lost weight ?

Hi Julie . Yeah . I've been on a diet for a couple of months now .

Wow . You look great .

Thanks for noticing .

What type of diet were you on ?

I joined a health club and my trainer gave me tips on eating . With a combination of eating better and exercising , I managed to lose 15 pounds in 2 months .

That's amazing . What tips did your trainer give you ?

Mostly on how to exercise , but the best advice I got was changing my eating habits . Instead of eating 3 times a day , she told me to eat 5 times a day .

That doesn't make sense . If you eat more , than how do you lose weight ?

Actually , I'm eating the same amount . I eat 5 smaller meals a day . Basically , it naturally speeds up the metabolism and helps to burn fat at a faster rate .

That makes sense . I'm going to try that .

You don't need to lose weight .

I have a little gut I have been trying to get rid of .

Ah ... but remember to incorporate a little exercise into your diet .

Thanks for the advice .

No problem .

How often does the bus run ?

Every five minutes .

Oh , here comes a bus !

It comes on the dot .

What do you think are the main causes of war today ?

I ’ d say the main reason is poverty . Countries and their people get frustrated because they have so little . If their neighbors have some resources , they try to steal them by military force .

It seems that a lot of wars nowadays are really civil wars . People from different ethnic groups in the same country sometimes fight for power in that country .

several of those civil wars have been going on for years and years . It seems they will never end .

How do you think they could be ended ?

I don ’ t think that there is any easy way . The united nations could send peacekeepers into the country . At least then the warring parties could be forced to negotiate . The thing is to find the real pro

So , if the cause is poverty , there should be a programme to make the country richer . If the problem is resources , share them .

It sounds easy when you say it like that . In reality , it ’ s harder to make peace between countries .

Yes . It is . One way to stop countries fighting is to cut off their financial support . Wars are very expensive .

The problem is that many poor people might suffer .

Wow ! What happened to you ? You look sad .

I just lost my job . My boss just told me .

That's unbelievable . Why did this happen ?

I don't understand of myself . It seems they have to save money .

I cant't believe it . You've worked here for years .

Excuse me , Miss . The total works wrong . What are these extra charges ?

There's a 20 percent service charge in this hotel .

Well . What's this 138 dollars charge then ?

That's for the hotel restaurant . You had five meals here .

Oh , right . I forgot about that . Sorry , I'll pay cash .

Ann ! Don ’ t you see the children are making so much noise here ? Why don ’ t you keep them occupied and out their mother ’ s hair ?

OK ! What about taking them outside and flying a kite .

Good idea ! Well , Joan , I have something important to tell you .

Why do you want to go to the U . S . ?

I want to enrich my knowledge in management . The United States is an ideal place for me .

What will you do when you come home ?

Before I work in the office , I was a teacher . So if possible , I'd like to come back to some school to pass on my new knowledge to more people .

Do you feel your English is good enough for the course ?

Yes . You know , English is my present working language . Besides , I scored very high in TOEFL .

Who will be your supporter during your stay in the States ?

I will support myself . In recent years , I have saved enough money for my study in the U . S .

How long do you expect to stay there ?

I will be there for three years .

I can ’ t believe it !

What ’ s wrong ? That was a great goal .

Yes , but I bet $ 200 dollars on the Cougars !

Looks like you ’ re going to lose out on this game then .

I can ’ t believe it ! I thought the Cougars were going to win for sure .

What were the odds ?

20 to 1 , in favour of the Cougars !

Too bad .

Joseph , who is that woman ?

That's Susan .

What does she do for work ?

She's a lawyer .

Is she American ?

No , but she speaks English fluently .

She's really tall . Do you know her ?

Yes , I know her . We're friends .

Who's that man standing next to her ?

Which man ?

That short guy on her right . What's his name ?

Oh , that's Matt .

He's really good looking .

Yeah .

Do you know him ?

I don't know him , but I think my sister does .

Is he married ?

Yes , he's married .

I remember now . I met him before .

Do you mind if I ask you a question ?

No , not at all . Go ahead .

What do you do in order to improve your English ?

I go to movies ; I go to lectures ; I listen to the radio ; I do lots of things . Most importantly , I practice every chance I get .

It ’ s a good idea to have a radio , isn ’ t it ?

Sure . It ’ s like understanding on the telephone — — you can ’ t see the speaker ! It ’ s great for improving listening comprehension .

It takes a long time to learn a language , doesn ’ t it ?

It certainly does . But if you practice speaking every spare minute and learn useful sentences every day you can make big progress .

Hello . What can I do for you ?

Hello . I'm here to get my salary .

I see . Do you have your Current All-in-one Passbook with you ? I'll need your password for this transaction .

No problem .

And how much of your salary would you like ?

I think just 3,000 RIB will be enough .

Help me sort out my problem , will you ?

OK , but I think you should keep an eye on your plan if you see what I mean .

I know it ’ s so costly , but ...

No buts . The thing is to cut down your expense , Judie .

Excuse me , I wonder if you can help me .

Sure . What's up ?

I'm completely lost . I'm looking for the Empire State Building .