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Oh , I thought you said Laura . Sorry about that . This is the right number , but Heather's not here right now .
Do you know where she went ?
Do you know where she went ?
She went to the store to buy some groceries . Would you like to leave a message ?
She went to the store to buy some groceries . Would you like to leave a message ?
Yes , would you please tell her Eric Martin called ?
Yes , would you please tell her Eric Martin called ?
Hi Eric , this is her roommate Kathy . I met you a couple months ago at the Christmas party .
Hi Eric , this is her roommate Kathy . I met you a couple months ago at the Christmas party .
Oh , yes . How are you ?
Oh , yes . How are you ?
Good . Heather will be back in about 20 minutes . I'll tell her you called .
Good . Heather will be back in about 20 minutes . I'll tell her you called .
OK . Thanks .
OK . Thanks .
Bye bye .
What sort of experience do you have ?
I used to work as a mechanic and I was responsible for the maintenance of all the company vehicles .
I used to work as a mechanic and I was responsible for the maintenance of all the company vehicles .
Where was your last job ?
Where was your last job ?
I worked in Hanson Paper Company .
I worked in Hanson Paper Company .
Why did you quit your last job ?
Why did you quit your last job ?
Because the company is far away from home , and I have to study after work so I can't afford to waste time on the road everyday .
The taxi drivers are on strike again .
What for ?
What for ?
They want the government to reduce the price of the gasoline .
They want the government to reduce the price of the gasoline .
It is really a hot potato .
How long will it take to learn English ? Will I be able to take other courses next semester or will English take up all of my time ?
It ’ s hard to say . Language isn ’ t like other studies .
It ’ s hard to say . Language isn ’ t like other studies .
You mean I could finish this course and still not know English ? You ’ Ve got to be kidding !
You mean I could finish this course and still not know English ? You ’ Ve got to be kidding !
I ’ m not kidding . Learning a language is a question of forming language habits and that takes time .
I ’ m not kidding . Learning a language is a question of forming language habits and that takes time .
So do we have to stay in this English class forever ?
So do we have to stay in this English class forever ?
No . You just have to stay here long enough to get some orientation . Then you go on practicing and learning outside . A lot of learning depends on your personal motivation .
No . You just have to stay here long enough to get some orientation . Then you go on practicing and learning outside . A lot of learning depends on your personal motivation .
So it ’ s really the same story . Practice , practice , practice and more practice is the only way to learn a language .
So it ’ s really the same story . Practice , practice , practice and more practice is the only way to learn a language .
You said it .
I feel absolutely horrible . My temperature is 41 degrees Celsius , and I've got a headache and a runny nose .
Do you have any other symptoms ?
Do you have any other symptoms ?
I've also got a terrible stomach-ache . Is my face still swollen ?
I've also got a terrible stomach-ache . Is my face still swollen ?
Just a little . Has your toothache gone now ?
Just a little . Has your toothache gone now ?
Yes , for the most part . It doesn't feel as bad as my other ailments , anyway .
Yes , for the most part . It doesn't feel as bad as my other ailments , anyway .
How about your tongue ? Does it still hurt ?
How about your tongue ? Does it still hurt ?
No , the burn ointment seemed to take effect right away . I think it's already healed .
No , the burn ointment seemed to take effect right away . I think it's already healed .
How did you get that burn again ?
How did you get that burn again ?
I scalded on the hot coffee a few days ago .
I scalded on the hot coffee a few days ago .
You haven't had much luck lately , have you ?
You haven't had much luck lately , have you ?
No , but I'm sure I'll get better soon .
No , but I'm sure I'll get better soon .
When's the last time you took your tablets ?
When's the last time you took your tablets ?
I took the red ones just before lunch and the white ones just after lunch .
I took the red ones just before lunch and the white ones just after lunch .
I think it's time you took another dose of each . What would you like to drink with them ?
I think it's time you took another dose of each . What would you like to drink with them ?
Just some water , please . Do you have any ointment for my nose ? It feels so itchy after blowing my nose so much .
Just some water , please . Do you have any ointment for my nose ? It feels so itchy after blowing my nose so much .
Sure , I'll just go and get it now . what would you like to eat ? Some soup ?
Sure , I'll just go and get it now . what would you like to eat ? Some soup ?
that sounds good .
that sounds good .
soup always makes me feel better when I'm sick . I hope it makes you feel better , too .
Why are you handing me a plastic cup ?
Your doctor wants to test your urine and needs a sample .
Your doctor wants to test your urine and needs a sample .
How am I supposed to do that ?
How am I supposed to do that ?
We need you to urinate like you normally would , and then stop and finish into the cup .
We need you to urinate like you normally would , and then stop and finish into the cup .
What am I supposed to do with the cup when I am done ?
What am I supposed to do with the cup when I am done ?
Leave the cup in the cubby in the restroom . Just close the cubby door and walk away .
Leave the cup in the cubby in the restroom . Just close the cubby door and walk away .
What kind of test is this ?
What kind of test is this ?
He wants to know if you have bacteria in your urine , which could signal an infection .
He wants to know if you have bacteria in your urine , which could signal an infection .
How long will it take to get the results ?
How long will it take to get the results ?
We will send your doctor the results , and he will contact you .
I enjoyed talking to you .
I enjoyed talking to you too .
I enjoyed talking to you too .
We should hang out some time .
We should hang out some time .
I think that would be nice .
I think that would be nice .
Is there anything you would like to do next time ?
Is there anything you would like to do next time ?
Do you want to go out to eat ?
Do you want to go out to eat ?
I'd like that .
I'd like that .
So I'll see you next time .
So I'll see you next time .
I'm going to call you soon .
I'm going to call you soon .
I'll talk to you later .
I'll talk to you later .
See you soon .
See you soon .
Goodbye .
I ’ m not sure what you expect me to do , Michelle . You ’ Ve not been very clear about any of this .
I ’ m sorry , Clint . Maybe I didn ’ t make myself clear enough . We should get together to discuss this .
I ’ m sorry , Clint . Maybe I didn ’ t make myself clear enough . We should get together to discuss this .
Yeah . I think that would be a good idea . I ’ m really in the dark on everything .
Yeah . I think that would be a good idea . I ’ m really in the dark on everything .
Fine . Let ’ s meet this afternoon . I ’ ll draw you a better picture of the situation .
Did you hear what happened to Mike last night ?
No , what ?
No , what ?
Well , apparently he had too much to drink and got into some kind of trouble . Typical , isn't it ?
Well , apparently he had too much to drink and got into some kind of trouble . Typical , isn't it ?
Oh , no . What kind of trouble ?
Oh , no . What kind of trouble ?
Well , I don't know the details , but ...
Mary , today a man from an intermediary gave me a call .
What did he say ?
What did he say ?
He said he saw my job-seeking information on the Internet , and could offer me an appropriate job .
He said he saw my job-seeking information on the Internet , and could offer me an appropriate job .
What kind of intermediary is it ?
What kind of intermediary is it ?
It's a recruiting agency which specializes in introducing talented people to companies and businesses .
It's a recruiting agency which specializes in introducing talented people to companies and businesses .
What job did he recommend to you ?
What job did he recommend to you ?
It's on telemarketing .
It's on telemarketing .
Does he ask you to pay some fees ?
Does he ask you to pay some fees ?
No , he said the employers will pay for it .
No , he said the employers will pay for it .
Then what do you think about it ?
Then what do you think about it ?
I feel it is OK and I want to give it a try .
I feel it is OK and I want to give it a try .
Sure , but you must verify that first and don't easily make a promise .
Sure , but you must verify that first and don't easily make a promise .
Of course , I will .
Of course , I will .
Good luck !
Is there anything I can dor you ?
Yes . I am looking for a restaurant with a cheerful atmosphere .
Yes . I am looking for a restaurant with a cheerful atmosphere .
Why not go the youth restaurant ? You will have a happy lunch there .
Why not go the youth restaurant ? You will have a happy lunch there .
Well , thanks for your help .
I feel like going for a drink , it's been a long day .
Great idea ! Peter , I could use the drink .
Great idea ! Peter , I could use the drink .
How about the new bar across road ?
How about the new bar across road ?
Sounds good . The food there is fantastic , too .
Sounds good . The food there is fantastic , too .
I agree , I had lunch there last week .
I agree , I had lunch there last week .
excellent ! That sounds like a plan .
I was surprised to see how few people you have on-site . You provide a wide range of goods and services but have a very small workforce .
It depends on the time of year . At peak times we hire in casual workers to help with packing and dispatch . We also contract out certain services all year round , for example , cleaning . We run a very tight operation !
It depends on the time of year . At peak times we hire in casual workers to help with packing and dispatch . We also contract out certain services all year round , for example , cleaning . We run a very tight operation !
Do you handle the recruiting yourselves ?
Do you handle the recruiting yourselves ?
Sometimes we use a local employment agency . It depends on the job .
It's raining outside , Catherine , it's too bad.What ' s the weather like in your hometown ?
It's very hot , the temperature is often over 40C .
It's very hot , the temperature is often over 40C .
Do you like the weather in Seattle ?
Do you like the weather in Seattle ?
Not really.But I like it in spring and fall . I don't like it in winter .
Not really.But I like it in spring and fall . I don't like it in winter .
Why ?
Why ?
The winter is very rainy , I don't like the rainy day .
The winter is very rainy , I don't like the rainy day .
What about the weather in Boston ?
What about the weather in Boston ?
I lived there for three years . I like summer but I don't like winter .
I lived there for three years . I like summer but I don't like winter .
Is it very cold in winter ?
Is it very cold in winter ?
Yes , it is.But it's nice in spring and fall .