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Yes , of course , please follow me .
Thank you .
Thank you .
This is our courtyard .
This is our courtyard .
It's so spacious , about 40 square metres , right ?
It's so spacious , about 40 square metres , right ?
Yes , about 46 square metres .
Yes , about 46 square metres .
Are these corn ears hanging on the tree branch ?
Are these corn ears hanging on the tree branch ?
Yes .
Yes .
Very beautiful and very interesting . But why do you hang them in the tree ?
Very beautiful and very interesting . But why do you hang them in the tree ?
They don't have enough time to peel it after they harvested them , so they hung them in the tree . Then in winter , they can peel corn ears in their leisure time .
They don't have enough time to peel it after they harvested them , so they hung them in the tree . Then in winter , they can peel corn ears in their leisure time .
Very good idea . Sometimes such pictures can show the house's richness .
Dad , can you buy a new camera ? My old one has gone west .
What ? I gave it to you only 3 months ago .
What ? I gave it to you only 3 months ago .
So , you didn ’ t buy a good one for me . This time how about a better one ?
So , you didn ’ t buy a good one for me . This time how about a better one ?
Ok , son . I think I ’ Ve go to tell you the truth . My company has gone out and I ’ m now out of job . If you want a new camera , go and earn money yourself .
What's on Channel 12 at 8: 00 ?
If I remember correctly , there's a quiz show .
If I remember correctly , there's a quiz show .
Do you want to watch it ?
Do you want to watch it ?
Let's see what else is on first .
Do you eat a lot of fruit and vegetables in you country ?
Yes , we do . The most popular vegetables are potatoes , carrots , peas , and cauliflower . The most popular fruit are apples , bananas , pears , peaches , grapes , and oranges . Do you like vegetables ?
Yes , we do . The most popular vegetables are potatoes , carrots , peas , and cauliflower . The most popular fruit are apples , bananas , pears , peaches , grapes , and oranges . Do you like vegetables ?
I like them very much . We also eat a lot of vegetables in my country , buy we eat different kinds .
I like them very much . We also eat a lot of vegetables in my country , buy we eat different kinds .
Which kinds of vegetables do people in your country usually eat ?
Which kinds of vegetables do people in your country usually eat ?
We eat a lot of sweet corn , broccoli and eggplant .
We eat a lot of sweet corn , broccoli and eggplant .
I love eggplant ! Unfortunately , it ’ s quite expensive in my country , so I don ’ t eat it often .
I love eggplant ! Unfortunately , it ’ s quite expensive in my country , so I don ’ t eat it often .
Why is it relatively expensive ?
Why is it relatively expensive ?
Because we don ’ t grow it much in my country . We import a lot from other countries .
Because we don ’ t grow it much in my country . We import a lot from other countries .
I see . We grow a lot of fruit and vegetables in my country . We export a lot of melons , grapes , oranges and lemons . In your country , do you eat corn on the cob ? It's very popular in my country .
I see . We grow a lot of fruit and vegetables in my country . We export a lot of melons , grapes , oranges and lemons . In your country , do you eat corn on the cob ? It's very popular in my country .
We eat it in my country too , but I wouldn't say it ’ s very popular . Most people buy frozen sweet corn from their local supermarket .
We eat it in my country too , but I wouldn't say it ’ s very popular . Most people buy frozen sweet corn from their local supermarket .
Do people usually buy frozen vegetables in your country , it ’ s very rare in mine .
Do people usually buy frozen vegetables in your country , it ’ s very rare in mine .
A lot of younger people like to buy large packets of mixed frozen vegetables . Peas and sweet corn have been sold frozen in my country for many years . I prefer to buy fresh vegetables .
How much will it be all together ?
$ 200 , please .
$ 200 , please .
Can I pay by check ?
Can I pay by check ?
I'm afraid you can't , ma'am . We accept only traveler's checks and credit cards .
I'm afraid you can't , ma'am . We accept only traveler's checks and credit cards .
OK . How about this card then ?
OK . How about this card then ?
We can take it . Just a moment ... Please sign here .
Have you got anything for diarrhea ?
Yes , here you are . These tablets are very effective .
Yes , here you are . These tablets are very effective .
How should I take this medicine ?
How should I take this medicine ?
Take two tablets every six hours .
Take two tablets every six hours .
I see . I'll follow your instructions .
I see . I'll follow your instructions .
And take a good rest for a few days .
And take a good rest for a few days .
Thank you .
Do you have a family tradition at Christmas time ?
We have so Ay ! But my favorite happens at Christmas Eve .
We have so Ay ! But my favorite happens at Christmas Eve .
What is it ?
What is it ?
Well , all the brothers and sisters get together and fill the Christmas stockings for the litt 1e kids .
Well , all the brothers and sisters get together and fill the Christmas stockings for the litt 1e kids .
That's it ? That's the tradition ?
That's it ? That's the tradition ?
Well , in fact it's fun for us to just be together that night and do this one thing .
Well , in fact it's fun for us to just be together that night and do this one thing .
I guess the spirit of it is what really makes any tradition fun .
I guess the spirit of it is what really makes any tradition fun .
You should be there some Christmas Eve .
Well , I ’ Ve looked over your resume , Mr . Peepers .
Please , call me Ted .
Please , call me Ted .
Well , Ted , this is a very impressive resume . However , we do have several other applicants to finish interviewing before we can make a final decision . We ’ ll call you by Friday , if that ’ s all right .
Well , Ted , this is a very impressive resume . However , we do have several other applicants to finish interviewing before we can make a final decision . We ’ ll call you by Friday , if that ’ s all right .
That ’ s no problem .
That ’ s no problem .
Do you have any other questions ?
Do you have any other questions ?
Well , what kind of salary do you provide ?
Well , what kind of salary do you provide ?
Salary is based on experience as well as time spent with our company .
Salary is based on experience as well as time spent with our company .
I see .
I see .
Salary can be negotiated once we officially offer you the job .
Salary can be negotiated once we officially offer you the job .
Sounds fine .
Anything else ?
Yes , one last thing . How much holiday time do you give your employees every year ?
Yes , one last thing . How much holiday time do you give your employees every year ?
Our employees receive fifteen days of paid vacation every year . If you don ’ t use the full fifteen days , they carry over to the following year .
Our employees receive fifteen days of paid vacation every year . If you don ’ t use the full fifteen days , they carry over to the following year .
How about sick days ?
How about sick days ?
You get five paid sick days .
You get five paid sick days .
Any other benefits ?
Any other benefits ?
Yes , we have an excellent retirement plan and medical insurance as well .
Yes , we have an excellent retirement plan and medical insurance as well .
Great . Thanks so much for your time .
Great . Thanks so much for your time .
We ’ ll contact you soon , Ted . Thanks for coming in .
Tell me something about your work experience .
Well , I have been in the computer engineering field for 6 years now . I am familiar with both hardware and software and with hands-on experience in system development including system analysis and design .
Well , I have been in the computer engineering field for 6 years now . I am familiar with both hardware and software and with hands-on experience in system development including system analysis and design .
What systems have you worked on ?
What systems have you worked on ?
I have worked on about every system that is out right now .
I have worked on about every system that is out right now .
Do you feel comfortable with the new system by microcosm ?
Do you feel comfortable with the new system by microcosm ?
I am not as familiar with it as I am with some of the older systems . But I am a fast learner and I can master it in a short time .
I am not as familiar with it as I am with some of the older systems . But I am a fast learner and I can master it in a short time .
What do you consider your strengths ?
What do you consider your strengths ?
I am knowledgeable and levelheaded .
Good morning , sir . Do you have a reservation ?
Yes . My name is Charles .
Yes . My name is Charles .
I see . We have a window table reserved for you .
I see . We have a window table reserved for you .
It's very kind of you .
It's very kind of you .
Would you like to order now or wait for a while ?
Would you like to order now or wait for a while ?
Bring me the menu , please .
Abby Park Hotel . Can I help you ?
Yes , I would like to book a room for my wife and myself .
Yes , I would like to book a room for my wife and myself .
Certainly sir . Could I have your arrival and departure dates ?
Certainly sir . Could I have your arrival and departure dates ?
We will be arriving on Tuesday next week and staying for two days .
We will be arriving on Tuesday next week and staying for two days .
We have a double room for you with a nice view of the park . Would that be OK ?
We have a double room for you with a nice view of the park . Would that be OK ?
Yes , that would be great . How much is the room ?
Yes , that would be great . How much is the room ?
It is ninety-five pounds per night . It is a double room with a bathroom . There is a fridge , coffee maker and a television in the room .
It is ninety-five pounds per night . It is a double room with a bathroom . There is a fridge , coffee maker and a television in the room .
Does the bathroom have a bath or a shower ?
Does the bathroom have a bath or a shower ?
All our bathrooms have full size baths with a shower attachment .
All our bathrooms have full size baths with a shower attachment .
Does the room have an Internet connection ?
Does the room have an Internet connection ?
Yes , all our rooms have complimentary wireless Internet .
Yes , all our rooms have complimentary wireless Internet .
Excellent . Do you serve breakfast in the hotel ?
Excellent . Do you serve breakfast in the hotel ?
Yes , breakfast is included in the price . Our guests have the choice of a full English breakfast or a continental breakfast .
Yes , breakfast is included in the price . Our guests have the choice of a full English breakfast or a continental breakfast .
That's great . Can I book the room ?
That's great . Can I book the room ?
Certainly , Sir .
The client you're meeting tomorrow likes to ask a lot of questions , so you have to be well prepared .
I see .
Can I ask a favor of you ?
Sure .
Sure .
Would you mail this letter for me when you go to the post office ?
Would you mail this letter for me when you go to the post office ?
No problem .
I made a reservation earlier this week , but I have to cancel it .
No problem , sir . Just tell me your name , phone number , and date of reservation .
No problem , sir . Just tell me your name , phone number , and date of reservation .
Great ! I'm Rudy Randolph , 818-555-1234 , and my reservation was for April 9 to 15 .
Great ! I'm Rudy Randolph , 818-555-1234 , and my reservation was for April 9 to 15 .
Okay , sir , let me hit the delete button , and your reservation will be cancelled .
Okay , sir , let me hit the delete button , and your reservation will be cancelled .
That was nice and fast . Thanks .
That was nice and fast . Thanks .
Not at all .
Look , Mary ! There are so many people over there !
Oh , I remember , there is a job fair in the personnel market .
Oh , I remember , there is a job fair in the personnel market .
I have never been to the personnel market .
I have never been to the personnel market .
Really ? I have been there several times .
Really ? I have been there several times .
Are there many employers ?