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He's awful ! He telephoned me four times yesterday , and three times the day before yesterday . He telephoned the office yesterday morning and yesterday afternoon . My boss answered the telephone .	What did your boss say to him ?
What did your boss say to him ?	He said , Pauline is typing letters . She can't speak to you now ! " Then I arrived home at six o'clock yesterday evening . He telephoned again . But I didn ’ t answer the phone !
He said , Pauline is typing letters . She can't speak to you now ! " Then I arrived home at six o'clock yesterday evening . He telephoned again . But I didn ’ t answer the phone !	Did he telephone again last night ?
Did he telephone again last night ?	Yes , he did . He telephoned at nine o'clock .
Yes , he did . He telephoned at nine o'clock .	What did you say to him ?
What did you say to him ?	I said , This is Pauline's mother . Please don ’ t telephone my daughter again !
I said , This is Pauline's mother . Please don ’ t telephone my daughter again !	Did he telephone again ?
Did he telephone again ?	No , he didn't !
I'm tired of you always wearing my clothing !	Aren't you the pot calling the kettle black ? You're wearing my pants right now !
But it's the White House . The president and his family live there.They won't let us see most of it . Probably we can only see a couple of rooms .	No , that's not true.The White House is very big . And there are a lot of historical exhibits there.The tour will take us through many different rooms . I read about it in the guide .
No , that's not true.The White House is very big . And there are a lot of historical exhibits there.The tour will take us through many different rooms . I read about it in the guide .	Hmm . If that's true , then the security there must be very good.Because it's strange to think they will let people walk around in the White House .
Hmm . If that's true , then the security there must be very good.Because it's strange to think they will let people walk around in the White House .	I'm sure the security is very tight.Probably they will make us walk through metal detectors like at the airport .
I'm sure the security is very tight.Probably they will make us walk through metal detectors like at the airport .	So I can't take my gun then .
So I can't take my gun then .	Don't always joke like that ! You don't have a gun .
Don't always joke like that ! You don't have a gun .	Yes , it's true I don't .
Yes , it's true I don't .	You shouldn't say things like that . You could get arrested !
You shouldn't say things like that . You could get arrested !	What ? Do you think someone will arrest me for making a joke ? Someone will arrest me here at the breakfast table ?
What ? Do you think someone will arrest me for making a joke ? Someone will arrest me here at the breakfast table ?	No . But if you say something like that in the White House , they may take it seriously . Sometimes I think you joke too much .
No . But if you say something like that in the White House , they may take it seriously . Sometimes I think you joke too much .	I'll be careful . Don't worry . I don't want to get arrested by the FBI.But how long does the White House tour last ?
I'll be careful . Don't worry . I don't want to get arrested by the FBI.But how long does the White House tour last ?	I'm not sure . I think it lasts about one hour .
I'm not sure . I think it lasts about one hour .	Alright . We should take a taxi over there right after breakfast .
Alright . We should take a taxi over there right after breakfast .	First I want to look in the travel guide.Maybe they don't have tours in the morning .
First I want to look in the travel guide.Maybe they don't have tours in the morning .	That's a good idea . Do you want some more coffee ?
That's a good idea . Do you want some more coffee ?	No , I'm fine .
I bought it . I got a watch , too . The company that sells this car has a car club .	Where you can buy lots of paraphernalia ?
Where you can buy lots of paraphernalia ?	Yeah , and meet other drivers of the same car !
Yeah , and meet other drivers of the same car !	Cool !
Cool !	I know girls love this kind of car . Look , it's got a sunroof ! Imagine ... a cool , starry night ...
I know girls love this kind of car . Look , it's got a sunroof ! Imagine ... a cool , starry night ...	So , you're going to use Sarah's car to go cruising for chicks ?
So , you're going to use Sarah's car to go cruising for chicks ?	No . I borrowed it to go shopping .
Hey , John . Nice car .	Thanks . I finally got rid of that old Nissan that got me through college .
Thanks . I finally got rid of that old Nissan that got me through college .	What is this , the new Ford ?
What is this , the new Ford ?	No , it ’ s last year ’ s model .
No , it ’ s last year ’ s model .	True . How much did you pay ?
True . How much did you pay ?	$ 14,500 . It only has 10,000 miles on it , so it ’ s like a new car .
$ 14,500 . It only has 10,000 miles on it , so it ’ s like a new car .	Does that mean you ’ re not going to take the train to work anymore ?
Does that mean you ’ re not going to take the train to work anymore ?	Well , sometimes , I think it ’ ll be nice to drive to work instead . We ’ ll see . Want to go for a ride ?
Well , sometimes , I think it ’ ll be nice to drive to work instead . We ’ ll see . Want to go for a ride ?	Yeah , sure .
Yeah , sure .	Come on .
Sit down , please . What's wrong with you ?	I feel cold , and I'm shivering . I have a terrible headache and a sore throat .
I feel cold , and I'm shivering . I have a terrible headache and a sore throat .	How long have you been like that ?
How long have you been like that ?	About a day .
About a day .	Let me have a look at your throat first . Please open your mouth and say " ah " .
Let me have a look at your throat first . Please open your mouth and say " ah " .	Ah ...
Ah ...	And show me your tongue ... Thank you . That'll do . You have slight tonsillitis , and your throat is inflamed . How is your appetite ?
And show me your tongue ... Thank you . That'll do . You have slight tonsillitis , and your throat is inflamed . How is your appetite ?	Not so good .
Not so good .	Now , let me take your temperature . Please put this thermometer under your armpit and let me feel your pulse ?
Now , let me take your temperature . Please put this thermometer under your armpit and let me feel your pulse ?	Your pulse is weak .
Your pulse is weak .	Do I have a temperature , doctor ?
Do I have a temperature , doctor ?	Yes , you have a high fever . I'd like to give you a blood test .
do you mind if I sit here ?	no , of course not . Go ahead .
no , of course not . Go ahead .	don't I know you ?
don't I know you ?	yes , now that you mention it , I think we had a chemistry class together in high school .
yes , now that you mention it , I think we had a chemistry class together in high school .	you're right ! How are you ? It's been a long time !
you're right ! How are you ? It's been a long time !	What did you do after high school ?
What did you do after high school ?	I went straight to university afterwards . What about you ?
I went straight to university afterwards . What about you ?	I took a year off to go travelling .
I took a year off to go travelling .	that sounds exciting . Where did you go ?
that sounds exciting . Where did you go ?	I went all over the world . It was the best year of my life . Where did you go to school ?
I went all over the world . It was the best year of my life . Where did you go to school ?	I went to a small school in Connecticut . It has a very good reputation for its languages department .
I went to a small school in Connecticut . It has a very good reputation for its languages department .	Oh , did you study a foreign language ?
Oh , did you study a foreign language ?	yes , I got a grant to study Chinese .
yes , I got a grant to study Chinese .	that's a very difficult language to learn , isn't it ?
that's a very difficult language to learn , isn't it ?	it is , but it's very rewarding .
it is , but it's very rewarding .	so you can speak Chinese ?
so you can speak Chinese ?	I can , but not as well as I'd like to . I'll be studying Chinese until the day I die !
I can , but not as well as I'd like to . I'll be studying Chinese until the day I die !	I think most languages take a lifetime to learn well .
My Chinese friends told me that the Spring Festival is coming soon . Can you tell me something about it ?	Certainly . It ’ s actually the Chinese New Year and is regarded by the Chinese as the most important holiday of the year .
Certainly . It ’ s actually the Chinese New Year and is regarded by the Chinese as the most important holiday of the year .	What happens on the holiday ?
What happens on the holiday ?	Family members usually get together on the Eve of the New Year and have a special dinner to celebrate . Relatives and friends often visit each other during the holiday to wish each other a happy new year .
Family members usually get together on the Eve of the New Year and have a special dinner to celebrate . Relatives and friends often visit each other during the holiday to wish each other a happy new year .	Do people cook a lot of special dishes for the holiday ?
Do people cook a lot of special dishes for the holiday ?	Yes , just like Christmas in western countries , it is a time for eating lots of special food .
What good sunshine ! Let's go and get a suntan on the balcony .	I've had enough of it while working under the sun in the day . I don't need any more sun-tan .
I've had enough of it while working under the sun in the day . I don't need any more sun-tan .	It's different in my case . I work in the office , so only rarely do I get the chance to get any sun .
It's different in my case . I work in the office , so only rarely do I get the chance to get any sun .	It might be good to you . But please keep in mind that too much tanning damages the skin rather than does any good to you . You might end up with skin cancer .
Hello . This is the Directory Assistance . Can I help you ?	Can you give me the number for Jessica Hanson on locks Ave ?
Can you give me the number for Jessica Hanson on locks Ave ?	I ’ m sorry . There is no listing under that name . Are you sure of the name ?
I ’ m sorry . There is no listing under that name . Are you sure of the name ?	Yes , I ’ m pretty sure .
Yes , I ’ m pretty sure .	Do you have her address ?
Do you have her address ?	Yes , I do . It ’ s 109 Locks Ave , L8V 4N9 .
Yes , I do . It ’ s 109 Locks Ave , L8V 4N9 .	That ’ s an unlisted number . I ’ m sorry , but I can ’ t give it to you .
That ’ s an unlisted number . I ’ m sorry , but I can ’ t give it to you .	I see . Thanks anyway .
I see . Thanks anyway .	No problem .
Is everything OK , Madam ?	Well , I'm trying to buy some foreign currency for my holiday .
Well , I'm trying to buy some foreign currency for my holiday .	I can help you with that . Holiday , you say ? Lucky you ! Where are you going to be travelling to ?
I can help you with that . Holiday , you say ? Lucky you ! Where are you going to be travelling to ?	We are going to Macau to visit my niece . She said it's better for me to bring US dollars , is that right ?
We are going to Macau to visit my niece . She said it's better for me to bring US dollars , is that right ?	That is one option , Madam . If your are travelling to either Hong Kong or Macau we are permitted to exchange up to 1,000 USD for you .
That is one option , Madam . If your are travelling to either Hong Kong or Macau we are permitted to exchange up to 1,000 USD for you .	OK , I see . What's the exchange rate ? Is the dollar up or down ?
OK , I see . What's the exchange rate ? Is the dollar up or down ?	Today's rate is 823 . 71 RIB to 100 USD .
Today's rate is 823 . 71 RIB to 100 USD .	To be honest , I have no idea about these things ! But I'm sure that's alright .
To be honest , I have no idea about these things ! But I'm sure that's alright .	Yes , it's not bad . I will need to see your passport though .
Do I check in for the train D8 08 to Shanghai here ?	Yes , show me your tickets please .
Yes , show me your tickets please .	Here you are . By the way , when does the train leave ?
Here you are . By the way , when does the train leave ?	The train is driving after ten minutes .
The train is driving after ten minutes .	Thanks . Where is my seat ?
Thanks . Where is my seat ?	It's over there . Have a good trip .
It's over there . Have a good trip .	Thank you .
How much is this shirt , please ?	It's 89 yuan .
It's 89 yuan .	Do you have it in a larger size ?
Do you have it in a larger size ?	Let me check .

He's awful ! He telephoned me four times yesterday , and three times the day before yesterday . He telephoned the office yesterday morning and yesterday afternoon . My boss answered the telephone .

What did your boss say to him ?

He said , Pauline is typing letters . She can't speak to you now ! " Then I arrived home at six o'clock yesterday evening . He telephoned again . But I didn ’ t answer the phone !

Did he telephone again last night ?

Yes , he did . He telephoned at nine o'clock .

What did you say to him ?

I said , This is Pauline's mother . Please don ’ t telephone my daughter again !

Did he telephone again ?

No , he didn't !

I'm tired of you always wearing my clothing !

Aren't you the pot calling the kettle black ? You're wearing my pants right now !

But it's the White House . The president and his family live there.They won't let us see most of it . Probably we can only see a couple of rooms .

No , that's not true.The White House is very big . And there are a lot of historical exhibits there.The tour will take us through many different rooms . I read about it in the guide .

Hmm . If that's true , then the security there must be very good.Because it's strange to think they will let people walk around in the White House .

I'm sure the security is very tight.Probably they will make us walk through metal detectors like at the airport .

So I can't take my gun then .

Don't always joke like that ! You don't have a gun .

Yes , it's true I don't .

You shouldn't say things like that . You could get arrested !

What ? Do you think someone will arrest me for making a joke ? Someone will arrest me here at the breakfast table ?

No . But if you say something like that in the White House , they may take it seriously . Sometimes I think you joke too much .

I'll be careful . Don't worry . I don't want to get arrested by the FBI.But how long does the White House tour last ?

I'm not sure . I think it lasts about one hour .

Alright . We should take a taxi over there right after breakfast .

First I want to look in the travel guide.Maybe they don't have tours in the morning .

That's a good idea . Do you want some more coffee ?

No , I'm fine .

I bought it . I got a watch , too . The company that sells this car has a car club .

Where you can buy lots of paraphernalia ?

Yeah , and meet other drivers of the same car !

Cool !

I know girls love this kind of car . Look , it's got a sunroof ! Imagine ... a cool , starry night ...

So , you're going to use Sarah's car to go cruising for chicks ?

No . I borrowed it to go shopping .

Hey , John . Nice car .

Thanks . I finally got rid of that old Nissan that got me through college .

What is this , the new Ford ?

No , it ’ s last year ’ s model .

True . How much did you pay ?

$ 14,500 . It only has 10,000 miles on it , so it ’ s like a new car .

Does that mean you ’ re not going to take the train to work anymore ?

Well , sometimes , I think it ’ ll be nice to drive to work instead . We ’ ll see . Want to go for a ride ?

Yeah , sure .

Come on .

Sit down , please . What's wrong with you ?

I feel cold , and I'm shivering . I have a terrible headache and a sore throat .

How long have you been like that ?

About a day .

Let me have a look at your throat first . Please open your mouth and say " ah " .

Ah ...

And show me your tongue ... Thank you . That'll do . You have slight tonsillitis , and your throat is inflamed . How is your appetite ?

Not so good .

Now , let me take your temperature . Please put this thermometer under your armpit and let me feel your pulse ?

Your pulse is weak .

Do I have a temperature , doctor ?

Yes , you have a high fever . I'd like to give you a blood test .

do you mind if I sit here ?

no , of course not . Go ahead .

don't I know you ?

yes , now that you mention it , I think we had a chemistry class together in high school .

you're right ! How are you ? It's been a long time !

What did you do after high school ?

I went straight to university afterwards . What about you ?

I took a year off to go travelling .

that sounds exciting . Where did you go ?

I went all over the world . It was the best year of my life . Where did you go to school ?

I went to a small school in Connecticut . It has a very good reputation for its languages department .

Oh , did you study a foreign language ?

yes , I got a grant to study Chinese .

that's a very difficult language to learn , isn't it ?

it is , but it's very rewarding .

so you can speak Chinese ?

I can , but not as well as I'd like to . I'll be studying Chinese until the day I die !

I think most languages take a lifetime to learn well .

My Chinese friends told me that the Spring Festival is coming soon . Can you tell me something about it ?

Certainly . It ’ s actually the Chinese New Year and is regarded by the Chinese as the most important holiday of the year .

What happens on the holiday ?

Family members usually get together on the Eve of the New Year and have a special dinner to celebrate . Relatives and friends often visit each other during the holiday to wish each other a happy new year .

Do people cook a lot of special dishes for the holiday ?

Yes , just like Christmas in western countries , it is a time for eating lots of special food .

What good sunshine ! Let's go and get a suntan on the balcony .

I've had enough of it while working under the sun in the day . I don't need any more sun-tan .

It's different in my case . I work in the office , so only rarely do I get the chance to get any sun .

It might be good to you . But please keep in mind that too much tanning damages the skin rather than does any good to you . You might end up with skin cancer .

Hello . This is the Directory Assistance . Can I help you ?

Can you give me the number for Jessica Hanson on locks Ave ?

I ’ m sorry . There is no listing under that name . Are you sure of the name ?

Yes , I ’ m pretty sure .

Do you have her address ?

Yes , I do . It ’ s 109 Locks Ave , L8V 4N9 .

That ’ s an unlisted number . I ’ m sorry , but I can ’ t give it to you .

I see . Thanks anyway .

No problem .

Is everything OK , Madam ?

Well , I'm trying to buy some foreign currency for my holiday .

I can help you with that . Holiday , you say ? Lucky you ! Where are you going to be travelling to ?

We are going to Macau to visit my niece . She said it's better for me to bring US dollars , is that right ?

That is one option , Madam . If your are travelling to either Hong Kong or Macau we are permitted to exchange up to 1,000 USD for you .

OK , I see . What's the exchange rate ? Is the dollar up or down ?

Today's rate is 823 . 71 RIB to 100 USD .

To be honest , I have no idea about these things ! But I'm sure that's alright .

Yes , it's not bad . I will need to see your passport though .

Do I check in for the train D8 08 to Shanghai here ?

Yes , show me your tickets please .

Here you are . By the way , when does the train leave ?

The train is driving after ten minutes .

Thanks . Where is my seat ?

It's over there . Have a good trip .

Thank you .

How much is this shirt , please ?

It's 89 yuan .

Do you have it in a larger size ?

Let me check .