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That's interesting . Go on !
My grand grandfather was a merchant who ran a small business . He couldn't afford to send my grand father to school .
My grand grandfather was a merchant who ran a small business . He couldn't afford to send my grand father to school .
So he became a self-taught man ?
So he became a self-taught man ?
Right . Later he was a soldier and a fireman in the village . When he was middle aged , he became a great man , quite famous .
Right . Later he was a soldier and a fireman in the village . When he was middle aged , he became a great man , quite famous .
In what field ?
In what field ?
As a leader of police officers in charge of the whole country .
As a leader of police officers in charge of the whole country .
Is he still in that that type of work .
Is he still in that that type of work .
No . He retired from that . He is a senator now .
No . He retired from that . He is a senator now .
Would you want to be a senator ?
Would you want to be a senator ?
Well , maybe when I get old . But first I'll be a lawyer .
Excuse me . I think I have got lost in the Art Gallery . Can you tell me the way to the exit .
Sure . Go back and take the third turning on the left .
Sure . Go back and take the third turning on the left .
Thank you very much . I have been wondering here for almost half an hour .
Thank you very much . I have been wondering here for almost half an hour .
It is really like a labyrinth .
Do you know anything about health food ?
It is so popular among people to preserve health now , so I read some books about health food .
It is so popular among people to preserve health now , so I read some books about health food .
Can you give me some examples ?
Can you give me some examples ?
Drinking warm and fresh water in the morning on wakening up is one of ways to keep healthy .
Drinking warm and fresh water in the morning on wakening up is one of ways to keep healthy .
Really ? Why we must have warm and fresh water ?
Really ? Why we must have warm and fresh water ?
Warm water can be good for your stomach , which is empty at that moment . And freshness can keep the water active to clean your digest system .
Warm water can be good for your stomach , which is empty at that moment . And freshness can keep the water active to clean your digest system .
Anything else ?
Anything else ?
Yogurt , because it has protein , vitamins and it is acidic . If you drink it everyday , your stomach will be more comfortable .
I really want to take a nap . I feel very sleepy today .
What ’ s the matter ? Didn ’ t you get enough sleep last night ?
What ’ s the matter ? Didn ’ t you get enough sleep last night ?
I fell asleep very late . It was almost two o ’ clock in the morning when I finally fell asleep .
I fell asleep very late . It was almost two o ’ clock in the morning when I finally fell asleep .
Are you worried about something ? Why couldn ’ t you sleep ?
Are you worried about something ? Why couldn ’ t you sleep ?
You know how it is when you ’ re in a strange country . Everything is new , and you get tired and nervous sometimes . Then you worry about your family , about conditions back home , about your courses , about your money , about everything . I tried to fall asleep but I just had too much on my mind .
You know how it is when you ’ re in a strange country . Everything is new , and you get tired and nervous sometimes . Then you worry about your family , about conditions back home , about your courses , about your money , about everything . I tried to fall asleep but I just had too much on my mind .
Well , take it easy . Things will look better tomorrow . Maybe you should try exercising or a hot bath to help you relax .
Well , take it easy . Things will look better tomorrow . Maybe you should try exercising or a hot bath to help you relax .
Anything is worth a try . But right now I really just want to find a quiet place to take a nap .
Hi , Mark ! Long time no see !
Hi , Alex !
Hi , Alex !
Where have you been ?
Where have you been ?
I just got back from London .
I just got back from London .
How was your flight ?
How was your flight ?
It was OK . There was a lot of turbulence , though .
It was OK . There was a lot of turbulence , though .
That ’ s too bad . how long was the flight ?
That ’ s too bad . how long was the flight ?
It was 10 hours .
It was 10 hours .
Did you have a layover ?
Did you have a layover ?
Yes , in paris , France .
Yes , in paris , France .
Did you buy anything in the duty-free stores ?
Did you buy anything in the duty-free stores ?
Yes . I bought two boxed of chocolate ? one for me and one for you !
Yes . I bought two boxed of chocolate ? one for me and one for you !
Oh , you didn ’ t have to ...
Oh , you didn ’ t have to ...
It was nothing .
Hello , this is Dr Cook's clinic.May I speak to Mr.Smith ?
This is he .
This is he .
Dr Cook won't be able to see you at the time suggested.Could you make it a quarter to two ?
Dr Cook won't be able to see you at the time suggested.Could you make it a quarter to two ?
All right .
Whoa ! This is a massive flea market !
You're telling me ! There are thousands of people here .
You're telling me ! There are thousands of people here .
And hundreds of booths-all filled with different kinds of stuff .
And hundreds of booths-all filled with different kinds of stuff .
This is almost like a Taiwanese night market ! I can't believe it !
This is almost like a Taiwanese night market ! I can't believe it !
You can't buy much more , Wei ! You already have enough to fill two boxes to send back to Taiwan .
You can't buy much more , Wei ! You already have enough to fill two boxes to send back to Taiwan .
Oh , yeah . OK . I'll just buy smallthings !
Could you please wait for a minute ? I'll buy the tickets
All right .
All right .
Here is your ticket .
Here is your ticket .
Thank you .
Thank you .
The park will close soon . We Should better go in right now .
The park will close soon . We Should better go in right now .
Really ?
Really ?
Yes , let's go in .
Yes , let's go in .
It is a new park , isn't it ?
It is a new park , isn't it ?
Yes , how do you know ?
Yes , how do you know ?
I guessed it .
I guessed it .
Well , generally speaking , the park is a window on the world history , a window on the world civilization and a window on the world's tourist attractions as well .
Well , generally speaking , the park is a window on the world history , a window on the world civilization and a window on the world's tourist attractions as well .
Oh , how wonderful !
Good evening , Mr . Wu .
Good evening , Mr . Smith .
Good evening , Mr . Smith .
Have you met my wife , Mary ?
Have you met my wife , Mary ?
No . I haven ’ t had the pleasure .
No . I haven ’ t had the pleasure .
Mary , this is Mr . Wu , my new Chinese friend .
Mary , this is Mr . Wu , my new Chinese friend .
How do you do , Mr . Wu ? Welcome .
How do you do , Mr . Wu ? Welcome .
How do you do ?
How do you do ?
Have a glass of wine , Mr . Wu ? And let me introduce you to some of my guests .
Do you know how late it is ?
My fault . I didn't realize what time it was .
My fault . I didn't realize what time it was .
I hope you don't think that excuse lets you off the hook .
I hope you don't think that excuse lets you off the hook .
Not really . I'm telling the truth .
Not really . I'm telling the truth .
Haven't I asked you to call if you're going to be home late ?
Haven't I asked you to call if you're going to be home late ?
This is true , but it must've slipped my mind .
This is true , but it must've slipped my mind .
Regardless , all you had to do was give a call .
Regardless , all you had to do was give a call .
I know . I should've called .
I know . I should've called .
Come home late one more time , and you'll find your stuff outside .
Come home late one more time , and you'll find your stuff outside .
You want to throw me out over this ?
You want to throw me out over this ?
That's right , maybe then you'll respect my rules .
That's right , maybe then you'll respect my rules .
That's fine , because if I leave , then your rules won't matter .
It's time for desserts ! Are you still hungry ?
I've always got room for something sweet !
I've always got room for something sweet !
what are you going to try first ?
what are you going to try first ?
I've never tried traditional Greek yogurt , so I want to try that first .
I've never tried traditional Greek yogurt , so I want to try that first .
do they serve the yogurt with anything ?
do they serve the yogurt with anything ?
I believe they add locally produced honey to it .
I believe they add locally produced honey to it .
that sounds good . I'm going to start with an Italian tiramisu .
that sounds good . I'm going to start with an Italian tiramisu .
do you want to try some of my yogurt . It's a favorite everyday dessert in Greece .
do you want to try some of my yogurt . It's a favorite everyday dessert in Greece .
ok . Mmm .
ok . Mmm .
what do you think ? How does it taste ?
what do you think ? How does it taste ?
it's nice , but it's rather plain . Do you want to try my tiramisu ?
it's nice , but it's rather plain . Do you want to try my tiramisu ?
sure . I'll just have a bite .
sure . I'll just have a bite .
what do you think ? Does it taste good ?
what do you think ? Does it taste good ?
it's absolutely delicious ! That is the best tiramisu I've ever had !
it's absolutely delicious ! That is the best tiramisu I've ever had !
I'm glad you like it . I don't care for it . Why don't you finish my tiramisu so that I can try one of those fried bananas ?
I'm glad you like it . I don't care for it . Why don't you finish my tiramisu so that I can try one of those fried bananas ?
ok . I've had one of those before . They're really sweet and crunchy .
ok . I've had one of those before . They're really sweet and crunchy .
do you know where they are from .
do you know where they are from .
I believe they are a local delicacy in the South .
I believe they are a local delicacy in the South .
do you want me to get you one , too ?
do you want me to get you one , too ?
yeah , why not ? We've already pigged out as it is !
yeah , why not ? We've already pigged out as it is !
ok , I'll be back with two fried bananas in a few minutes . Wait for me here !
Can I make a reservation ?
Yes , sir . For what time ?
Yes , sir . For what time ?
7 o'clock tonight and there will be 5 persons .
7 o'clock tonight and there will be 5 persons .
OK , sir . Five persons at 7:00 .
OK , sir . Five persons at 7:00 .
Do you have a VIP room ?
Do you have a VIP room ?
Sorry , sir . We have only tables in the main dinning room left .