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May I help you ?
I would like to find this book .
I would like to find this book .
Is there a problem ?
Is there a problem ?
I don ’ t think you guys have it .
I don ’ t think you guys have it .
You should look it up on our computer .
You should look it up on our computer .
I did that .
I did that .
What came up ?
What came up ?
It should be on the shelf , but I didn ’ t see it .
It should be on the shelf , but I didn ’ t see it .
I can try to get the book from a different library .
I can try to get the book from a different library .
I didn ’ t know you could do that .
I didn ’ t know you could do that .
I will call you when I find it .
I will call you when I find it .
I appreciate your help .
From the looks of this house from the outside , I don ’ t really think that I want to go inside .
From here , it does look like it could use a little work . Let ’ s see what the interior looks like .
From here , it does look like it could use a little work . Let ’ s see what the interior looks like .
I am not impressed by the interior of this house .
I am not impressed by the interior of this house .
Sometimes all a place needs is a little bit of cleaning and some fresh paint .
Sometimes all a place needs is a little bit of cleaning and some fresh paint .
With so few windows , how can you even see what the problems are ?
With so few windows , how can you even see what the problems are ?
I think that we should check out the kitchen . It is listed as roomy and spacious .
I think that we should check out the kitchen . It is listed as roomy and spacious .
Where are you supposed to store things without any cabinet space ?
Where are you supposed to store things without any cabinet space ?
The picture in the listing shows a lovely master suite . I think that we should go look at it since we are here .
The picture in the listing shows a lovely master suite . I think that we should go look at it since we are here .
Is there a dead animal somewhere in here ?
Is there a dead animal somewhere in here ?
Well , I think that it is pretty safe to say that this is not the house for you .
I am calling to apply to work in your agency of entry .
OK . Do you have any advantages to work in our entry agency ?
OK . Do you have any advantages to work in our entry agency ?
Yes . I know many ambassadors in Chinese Embassy and British Embassy in China .
Yes . I know many ambassadors in Chinese Embassy and British Embassy in China .
Wonderful , I will give you a chance of interview .
Excuse me , where can I find a guide ?
You can find one at the ticket office .
You can find one at the ticket office .
Thanks a lot . Have a nice day .
Thanks a lot . Have a nice day .
You are welcome .
Why are you cut up recently , Nancy ?
I ’ Ve just parted with my boyfriend .
I ’ Ve just parted with my boyfriend .
Oh , cheer up . A boyfriend is not everything .
Oh , cheer up . A boyfriend is not everything .
But I cannot forget him .
It looks like our company trip will have to be canceled because of the typhoon .
That's disappointing . I was really looking forward to it .
How often do you have English lessons ?
I have a lesson once a week but I try to practice every day .
I have a lesson once a week but I try to practice every day .
How do you practice ?
How do you practice ?
I usually look at English language websites every day and go to my local English Corner twice a week .
I usually look at English language websites every day and go to my local English Corner twice a week .
Do you ever speak to native speakers of English ?
Do you ever speak to native speakers of English ?
Sadly , I hardly ever speak to English people . I usually practice with my Chinese friends .
Hello , what can I do for you ?
Hello . I'm sorry to tell you that I've lost my credit card this morning . I want to report the loss and replace a card .
Hello . I'm sorry to tell you that I've lost my credit card this morning . I want to report the loss and replace a card .
Don't worry . I will help you soon . Please fill in this form first . And write down your name , your account number and the amount in your card please .
Don't worry . I will help you soon . Please fill in this form first . And write down your name , your account number and the amount in your card please .
Done !
Done !
OK . May I see your ID card ? ( B passed his ID card . ) Please wait for a moment . Let me go and check the account . ( A few minutes later . ) We have locked your card . You can come here to renew the account and get a new card a week later . Your money will not be lost .
OK . May I see your ID card ? ( B passed his ID card . ) Please wait for a moment . Let me go and check the account . ( A few minutes later . ) We have locked your card . You can come here to renew the account and get a new card a week later . Your money will not be lost .
Thank goodness .
Thank goodness .
Please pay 10 yuan , the handling charge .
Please pay 10 yuan , the handling charge .
OK ! Thank you very much . See you a week later .
OK ! Thank you very much . See you a week later .
See you !
What's the matter , Paul ?
Can you believe this ? I locked my keys in the car , and I have to go to the airport to pick up my aunt .
Can you believe this ? I locked my keys in the car , and I have to go to the airport to pick up my aunt .
So , what are you going to do ?
So , what are you going to do ?
I don't know ... Hey , do you think I could borrow your car for a few hours ?
I don't know ... Hey , do you think I could borrow your car for a few hours ?
I'm sorry , but I really need it this afternoon .
I'm sorry , but I really need it this afternoon .
Well , could you drive me home ? I have spare keys there .
Well , could you drive me home ? I have spare keys there .
Sure . That's no problem .
Sure . That's no problem .
Oh , and Andy ? Do you have a quarter for the phone ? My wallet's in the car .
Oh , and Andy ? Do you have a quarter for the phone ? My wallet's in the car .
Here you go . Anything else ?
Here you go . Anything else ?
No , that's it . Thanks . I really appreciate it .
So , John , what do you do for a living ?
I ’ m a sales manager in a publishing company .
I ’ m a sales manager in a publishing company .
Oh , really ? That sounds interesting , what kinds of book do you publish ?
Oh , really ? That sounds interesting , what kinds of book do you publish ?
Oh , mostly fiction , lots of romance , science fiction , biography , stuff like that .
Oh , mostly fiction , lots of romance , science fiction , biography , stuff like that .
Oh , What a cool job ! How long have you worked there ?
Oh , What a cool job ! How long have you worked there ?
About two years now .
May I have your order , please ?
Yes , I'd like to have a share of steak .
Yes , I'd like to have a share of steak .
OK . How do you like your steak , do you like it rare , medium or well done ?
OK . How do you like your steak , do you like it rare , medium or well done ?
I like it well-done , please .
I like it well-done , please .
Anything else ?
Anything else ?
One Whisky .
One Whisky .
It will be ready right away .
I want to rent skis and boots .
Here you are . Have a nice stay here .
Here you are . Have a nice stay here .
Thank you . I am a learner so can you tell me where I can find a ski instructor ?
Thank you . I am a learner so can you tell me where I can find a ski instructor ?
We will find you one . Wait a moment .
We will find you one . Wait a moment .
Thank you very much .
Oh , so the zoo is over there . Thank you so much for your help .
You ’ re welcome . Can I ask you what brings you to China ?
You ’ re welcome . Can I ask you what brings you to China ?
I ’ m actually travelling around Asia .
I ’ m actually travelling around Asia .
Oh , very nice . How long will you be in Beijing ?
Oh , very nice . How long will you be in Beijing ?
Probably another week .
Probably another week .
Oh , I see . Well , I ’ ll give you my phone number and if you need a guide , please call me .
Oh , I see . Well , I ’ ll give you my phone number and if you need a guide , please call me .
Thank you very much . That ’ s very kind .
I wish to make it clear at the outset that this matter of labels is entirely our problem .
I should say it is something we have never come across before .
I should say it is something we have never come across before .
The Federal Food and Drug Administration , or the FDA as we call it for short , imposes a whole set of regulations on the import of food products to the United States . Over the years , they have become so rigid and complicated that they are now quite a head - ache for us importers .
The Federal Food and Drug Administration , or the FDA as we call it for short , imposes a whole set of regulations on the import of food products to the United States . Over the years , they have become so rigid and complicated that they are now quite a head - ache for us importers .
In my opinion , overly strict regulations are just another way of restricting imports .
In my opinion , overly strict regulations are just another way of restricting imports .
Ah , there's something in what you're saying . According to the present FDA regulations , the Ma Ling Labels then cannot be used if the lichee is to be offered for import into the United States .
Ah , there's something in what you're saying . According to the present FDA regulations , the Ma Ling Labels then cannot be used if the lichee is to be offered for import into the United States .
Why not ? Our cannedlichee and canned provisions have already been widely sold in various markets abroad , and the Ma Ling Label has now been accepted by most of overseas customers and importers . Is it quite impossible for you to use the Ma Ling labels as they are ?
Why not ? Our cannedlichee and canned provisions have already been widely sold in various markets abroad , and the Ma Ling Label has now been accepted by most of overseas customers and importers . Is it quite impossible for you to use the Ma Ling labels as they are ?
I'd be quite willing to if I could , but we must comply with the label requirements according to our law , or we can't clear the consignment of lichee through the Customs .
I'd be quite willing to if I could , but we must comply with the label requirements according to our law , or we can't clear the consignment of lichee through the Customs .
In that case , what can we do to help you ? Have you any suggestions ?
In that case , what can we do to help you ? Have you any suggestions ?
Would you consider quoting us for the order with neutral cans on a C . I . F . basis for delivery in Hong Kong ? Our associated company there will have the labels printed to comply with the FDA regulations .
Would you consider quoting us for the order with neutral cans on a C . I . F . basis for delivery in Hong Kong ? Our associated company there will have the labels printed to comply with the FDA regulations .
Do you think that's the only way out ? You know we usually do the labeling , as we are responsible for the brand labels of our products .
You get your bus pass ?
I'm not going to buy one .
I'm not going to buy one .
You're not ?
You're not ?
I think it's a waste of money .
I think it's a waste of money .
It actually costs less if you have a bus pass .
It actually costs less if you have a bus pass .
How is that ?
How is that ?
You can use it however many times you need to .
You can use it however many times you need to .
Is that right ?
Is that right ?
Yup , and you can keep the money in your pocket .
Yup , and you can keep the money in your pocket .
That sounds nice .
That sounds nice .
You should go get yours .
You should go get yours .
Yeah , I think I will .
How many people are there in your family ?
My immediate family is quite small . It's just my older step-brother , my mom , my step-dad and me . How about you ?
My immediate family is quite small . It's just my older step-brother , my mom , my step-dad and me . How about you ?
I have a large family . I have three older sisters , my twin sister , a younger brother , and my parents .
I have a large family . I have three older sisters , my twin sister , a younger brother , and my parents .
I didn't know you were a twin ! Are you identical or fraternal ?
I didn't know you were a twin ! Are you identical or fraternal ?
We're identical . I mean , we look exactly the same , but we complete opposites when it comes to everything else !
We're identical . I mean , we look exactly the same , but we complete opposites when it comes to everything else !
Interesting . It must be great having a twin sister . Are you best friends , too ?
Interesting . It must be great having a twin sister . Are you best friends , too ?
We used to be really close , but that all changed once she moved to Shanghai . How about your family ? You didn't mention to your biological father .
We used to be really close , but that all changed once she moved to Shanghai . How about your family ? You didn't mention to your biological father .
I don't know much about him . He died when I was just a baby . Even though I don't have a blood relationship with my step-father and step-brother , I consider them to be my real family .