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true , learning how to haggle the price is one of the things people have to pick up when they come to China for the first time .	yeah , but personally , I hate bargaining . If I bargain , I might come to a lower price , but I will never know the true price of what I am buying ; and I always have the feeling that I am overcharged at th
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yeah , I have the same feeling . Also there is another thing that bothers me the quality . Things in a department store are usually quality-guaranteed . But at a wholesale market , you never know whether w	that's why I like department stores more . Shopping at a wholesale market like the locals is one of the few things I am unable to grow accustomed to .
that's why I like department stores more . Shopping at a wholesale market like the locals is one of the few things I am unable to grow accustomed to .	I understand . While it's always good to follow the local customs , I guess there are exceptions .
My name's McDonald .	Is that spelt M , A , C or M , C ?
Is that spelt M , A , C or M , C ?	It's M , C , capital D .
How much is a ticket to Edinburgh ?	Single or return ?
Single or return ?	A return ticket , please .
A return ticket , please .	A return ticket is forty-six pounds fifty .
Excuse me . Have you got the time ?	My watch says half past five .
My watch says half past five .	Does your watch keep good time ?
Does your watch keep good time ?	Oh yeah . It loses only a few seconds in the whole month .
Oh yeah . It loses only a few seconds in the whole month .	Thanks a lot .
What's today's date ?	It's July 5th .
It's July 5th .	When are you going on vacation ?
When are you going on vacation ?	I'm leaving on Sunday . We're going to Canada .
I'm leaving on Sunday . We're going to Canada .	Really ? The day after tomorrow ? That's very soon .
Really ? The day after tomorrow ? That's very soon .	Yeah I know .
Yeah I know .	How long are you going to stay there ?
How long are you going to stay there ?	About 2 weeks .
About 2 weeks .	When are you coming back ?
When are you coming back ?	I'm coming back on the 17th .
I'm coming back on the 17th .	Alright . Have a nice trip .
Well , I've got a date . Now I need to find a restaurant . Can you help me ?	No problem , of course ! How much would you like to spend to impress the lady ?
No problem , of course ! How much would you like to spend to impress the lady ?	Nothing but the best for a pretty woman !
Nothing but the best for a pretty woman !	Sir , the restaurant you seek is right here . This hotel has a three-star restaurant .
Sir , the restaurant you seek is right here . This hotel has a three-star restaurant .	Well , I sort of suggested that we would go out on the town . Do you have another suggestion ?
Well , I sort of suggested that we would go out on the town . Do you have another suggestion ?	Gramercy Tavern is at least as good as our own hotel restaurant . Plus , they have live jazz .
Gramercy Tavern is at least as good as our own hotel restaurant . Plus , they have live jazz .	Gramercy Tavern , eh ? I think I've heard of that before . Call to get us a table , okay ?
Gramercy Tavern , eh ? I think I've heard of that before . Call to get us a table , okay ?	Right away , sir . She will be impressed with your local knowledge .
I'm calling today about a bill that I never received .	Can you tell me which credit card it was for ?
Can you tell me which credit card it was for ?	It was for my Master Card .
It was for my Master Card .	You should've gotten that bill two weeks ago .
You should've gotten that bill two weeks ago .	I haven't got it in the mail yet .
I haven't got it in the mail yet .	The computer is showing that all bills have been mailed .
The computer is showing that all bills have been mailed .	What am I supposed to do about my bill then ?
What am I supposed to do about my bill then ?	Maybe you should call your post office .
Maybe you should call your post office .	But if it's their mistake , can I get an extension on my bill payment ?
But if it's their mistake , can I get an extension on my bill payment ?	Yes , but you will need to send us proof of their mistake .
Yes , but you will need to send us proof of their mistake .	Okay , thank you very much for your help .
Okay , thank you very much for your help .	Not a problem . Enjoy the rest of your day .
Whatever we do , we should do it above board .	You are right . We shouldn't do anything under the table .
You are right . We shouldn't do anything under the table .	Well , since you agree with me , we should put the issue above board instead of talking about through other channels .
Hi , welcome to Hal's Computer World . Can I help you with anything ?	Yes , I'd like to buy a new computer , but I don't really know much about them . Can you give me any suggestions ?
Yes , I'd like to buy a new computer , but I don't really know much about them . Can you give me any suggestions ?	No problem . First of all , do you want to get a home computer or a laptop ?
No problem . First of all , do you want to get a home computer or a laptop ?	Laptops are more expensive , right ?
Laptops are more expensive , right ?	Yes , they generally cost a little more .
Yes , they generally cost a little more .	I'll just get a regular home computer then . I don't think I'll need to lug my computer around with me .
Sam , can we stop at this bicycle shop ?	Do you want to buy a new bicycle ?
Do you want to buy a new bicycle ?	Yes , and they have a sale on now .
Yes , and they have a sale on now .	What happened to your old one ?
What happened to your old one ?	I left it at my parent's house , but I need one here as well .
I left it at my parent's house , but I need one here as well .	I've been using Jim's old bike but he needs it back .
I've been using Jim's old bike but he needs it back .	Let's go then .
Let's go then .	Look at this mountain bike . It is only £ 330 . Do you like it ?
Look at this mountain bike . It is only £ 330 . Do you like it ?	I prefer something like this one - a touring bike , but it is more expensive .
I prefer something like this one - a touring bike , but it is more expensive .	How much is it ?
How much is it ?	The price on the tag says £ 565 but maybe you can get a discount .
The price on the tag says £ 565 but maybe you can get a discount .	OK , let's go and ask .
Good afternoon , would you mind if I sit here ?	Of course not .
Of course not .	I ’ m Jack . What ’ s your name ?
I ’ m Jack . What ’ s your name ?	Laura .
Laura .	Do you like this place ?
Do you like this place ?	I don ’ t think it ’ s very nice . And my father doesn ’ t like it . But my mother likes it very much . So we often come here .
I don ’ t think it ’ s very nice . And my father doesn ’ t like it . But my mother likes it very much . So we often come here .	How often ?
How often ?	Well , we come here almost every month .
Well , we come here almost every month .	Who ’ s that ?
Who ’ s that ?	It ’ s my mother . She ’ s fond of swimming . And the man beside her is my father .
It ’ s my mother . She ’ s fond of swimming . And the man beside her is my father .	Do you like swimming ?
Do you like swimming ?	No , I hate swimming . I prefer playing tennis .
Do you have any idea what time it is ?	My bad . I didn't realize that it was so late .
My bad . I didn't realize that it was so late .	Do you really think that that excuses your tardiness ?
Do you really think that that excuses your tardiness ?	Of course not . I really did lose track of time .
Of course not . I really did lose track of time .	Didn't I tell you to call when you're running late ?
Didn't I tell you to call when you're running late ?	Yeah , you did . I just forgot to call .
Yeah , you did . I just forgot to call .	It doesn't matter , you should have called and let me know .
It doesn't matter , you should have called and let me know .	That's true . My bad for not calling .
That's true . My bad for not calling .	If you do this again , don't even bother coming home .
If you do this again , don't even bother coming home .	You're going to kick me out over this ?
You're going to kick me out over this ?	Exactly , maybe that'll teach you to respect my rules .
Exactly , maybe that'll teach you to respect my rules .	Well , if I'm not living here anymore , then I won't have to listen to your rules .
Have you heard of Paul ?	No , what ?
No , what ?	He's got a promotion .
He's got a promotion .	You're kidding .
You're kidding .	No , they made him vicepresident in charge of sells .
No , they made him vicepresident in charge of sells .	Oh , I don't believe it . He is only being with the company for two years .
Oh , I don't believe it . He is only being with the company for two years .	Well , it's true . The board man last thirdly and they choice Paul .
Well , it's true . The board man last thirdly and they choice Paul .	Well . Good for him .
Jack , could you check your calendar ?	Sure , what's going on ?
Sure , what's going on ?	We're planning a weekend camping trip , and we want to know which weekend is best for everyone .
We're planning a weekend camping trip , and we want to know which weekend is best for everyone .	Let me see ... The weekend after next looks pretty good.Otherwise , I'm all booked up .
China is now a member of world trade organization . As a member of TO , China will have to make some changes in its economic policies so that it can follow the routines practiced by other TO members . Is it fair to China , do you think ?	It's a hard question , but I'm sure the reexamination of China's economic policies in the past may lead us to a right answer to the question . After the establishment of new China , our government employed numerous economics policies to stimulate the growth of China's economy . These policies , however , favored our domestic enterprises and protected them from international competition and these policies have contributed a lot to the rapid growth of both China economy and our domestic enterprises . After China's entry into TO , Chinese domestic enterprises will have to compete with their foreign counterparts . This new situation entails some changes of Chinese economic policies . These changes will spur Chinese enterprises to strengthen their competitiveness in the long run .
It's a hard question , but I'm sure the reexamination of China's economic policies in the past may lead us to a right answer to the question . After the establishment of new China , our government employed numerous economics policies to stimulate the growth of China's economy . These policies , however , favored our domestic enterprises and protected them from international competition and these policies have contributed a lot to the rapid growth of both China economy and our domestic enterprises . After China's entry into TO , Chinese domestic enterprises will have to compete with their foreign counterparts . This new situation entails some changes of Chinese economic policies . These changes will spur Chinese enterprises to strengthen their competitiveness in the long run .	We can infer that the non-discrimination principle is one of the most important principles of TO agreement . This principle requires equal treatment of domestic and foreign enterprise . Does the principle also apply to domestic enterprise of different ownerships ?
We can infer that the non-discrimination principle is one of the most important principles of TO agreement . This principle requires equal treatment of domestic and foreign enterprise . Does the principle also apply to domestic enterprise of different ownerships ?	Yes , it does . Domestic enterprises of different ownerships enjoy equal rights for the non-discrimination principle grants equal rights to enterprises , regardless of their nationality and ownership . I have found that although changes of China's economic policies are numerous , these changes are largely based on the most important economic principle ot TO agreement-non-discrimination principle . Such an understanding of principle of the changes may help us not only to have a good insight into the changes but also to foresee the tendency of the new changes of China's economic policies .
I'm trying to reach Robert please .	Robert is not available at the moment .
Robert is not available at the moment .	What time should I call back ?
What time should I call back ?	Around 3:30 .
Our benefits usually include medical insurance , public accumulation fund and allowances .	What are the allowances ?
What are the allowances ?	If you go on a business trip , you will enjoy the allowance . It is 200 yuan per day .
If you go on a business trip , you will enjoy the allowance . It is 200 yuan per day .	Well , I see . And what about the vacation in our company ?

true , learning how to haggle the price is one of the things people have to pick up when they come to China for the first time .

yeah , but personally , I hate bargaining . If I bargain , I might come to a lower price , but I will never know the true price of what I am buying ; and I always have the feeling that I am overcharged at th

yeah , I have the same feeling . Also there is another thing that bothers me the quality . Things in a department store are usually quality-guaranteed . But at a wholesale market , you never know whether w

that's why I like department stores more . Shopping at a wholesale market like the locals is one of the few things I am unable to grow accustomed to .

I understand . While it's always good to follow the local customs , I guess there are exceptions .

My name's McDonald .

Is that spelt M , A , C or M , C ?

It's M , C , capital D .

How much is a ticket to Edinburgh ?

Single or return ?

A return ticket , please .

A return ticket is forty-six pounds fifty .

Excuse me . Have you got the time ?

My watch says half past five .

Does your watch keep good time ?

Oh yeah . It loses only a few seconds in the whole month .

Thanks a lot .

What's today's date ?

It's July 5th .

When are you going on vacation ?

I'm leaving on Sunday . We're going to Canada .

Really ? The day after tomorrow ? That's very soon .

Yeah I know .

How long are you going to stay there ?

About 2 weeks .

When are you coming back ?

I'm coming back on the 17th .

Alright . Have a nice trip .

Well , I've got a date . Now I need to find a restaurant . Can you help me ?

No problem , of course ! How much would you like to spend to impress the lady ?

Nothing but the best for a pretty woman !

Sir , the restaurant you seek is right here . This hotel has a three-star restaurant .

Well , I sort of suggested that we would go out on the town . Do you have another suggestion ?

Gramercy Tavern is at least as good as our own hotel restaurant . Plus , they have live jazz .

Gramercy Tavern , eh ? I think I've heard of that before . Call to get us a table , okay ?

Right away , sir . She will be impressed with your local knowledge .

I'm calling today about a bill that I never received .

Can you tell me which credit card it was for ?

It was for my Master Card .

You should've gotten that bill two weeks ago .

I haven't got it in the mail yet .

The computer is showing that all bills have been mailed .

What am I supposed to do about my bill then ?

Maybe you should call your post office .

But if it's their mistake , can I get an extension on my bill payment ?

Yes , but you will need to send us proof of their mistake .

Okay , thank you very much for your help .

Not a problem . Enjoy the rest of your day .

Whatever we do , we should do it above board .

You are right . We shouldn't do anything under the table .

Well , since you agree with me , we should put the issue above board instead of talking about through other channels .

Hi , welcome to Hal's Computer World . Can I help you with anything ?

Yes , I'd like to buy a new computer , but I don't really know much about them . Can you give me any suggestions ?

No problem . First of all , do you want to get a home computer or a laptop ?

Laptops are more expensive , right ?

Yes , they generally cost a little more .

I'll just get a regular home computer then . I don't think I'll need to lug my computer around with me .

Sam , can we stop at this bicycle shop ?

Do you want to buy a new bicycle ?

Yes , and they have a sale on now .

What happened to your old one ?

I left it at my parent's house , but I need one here as well .

I've been using Jim's old bike but he needs it back .

Let's go then .

Look at this mountain bike . It is only £ 330 . Do you like it ?

I prefer something like this one - a touring bike , but it is more expensive .

How much is it ?

The price on the tag says £ 565 but maybe you can get a discount .

OK , let's go and ask .

Good afternoon , would you mind if I sit here ?

Of course not .

I ’ m Jack . What ’ s your name ?

Laura .

Do you like this place ?

I don ’ t think it ’ s very nice . And my father doesn ’ t like it . But my mother likes it very much . So we often come here .

How often ?

Well , we come here almost every month .

Who ’ s that ?

It ’ s my mother . She ’ s fond of swimming . And the man beside her is my father .

Do you like swimming ?

No , I hate swimming . I prefer playing tennis .

Do you have any idea what time it is ?

My bad . I didn't realize that it was so late .

Do you really think that that excuses your tardiness ?

Of course not . I really did lose track of time .

Didn't I tell you to call when you're running late ?

Yeah , you did . I just forgot to call .

It doesn't matter , you should have called and let me know .

That's true . My bad for not calling .

If you do this again , don't even bother coming home .

You're going to kick me out over this ?

Exactly , maybe that'll teach you to respect my rules .

Well , if I'm not living here anymore , then I won't have to listen to your rules .

Have you heard of Paul ?

No , what ?

He's got a promotion .

You're kidding .

No , they made him vicepresident in charge of sells .

Oh , I don't believe it . He is only being with the company for two years .

Well , it's true . The board man last thirdly and they choice Paul .

Well . Good for him .

Jack , could you check your calendar ?

Sure , what's going on ?

We're planning a weekend camping trip , and we want to know which weekend is best for everyone .

Let me see ... The weekend after next looks pretty good.Otherwise , I'm all booked up .

China is now a member of world trade organization . As a member of TO , China will have to make some changes in its economic policies so that it can follow the routines practiced by other TO members . Is it fair to China , do you think ?

It's a hard question , but I'm sure the reexamination of China's economic policies in the past may lead us to a right answer to the question . After the establishment of new China , our government employed numerous economics policies to stimulate the growth of China's economy . These policies , however , favored our domestic enterprises and protected them from international competition and these policies have contributed a lot to the rapid growth of both China economy and our domestic enterprises . After China's entry into TO , Chinese domestic enterprises will have to compete with their foreign counterparts . This new situation entails some changes of Chinese economic policies . These changes will spur Chinese enterprises to strengthen their competitiveness in the long run .

We can infer that the non-discrimination principle is one of the most important principles of TO agreement . This principle requires equal treatment of domestic and foreign enterprise . Does the principle also apply to domestic enterprise of different ownerships ?

Yes , it does . Domestic enterprises of different ownerships enjoy equal rights for the non-discrimination principle grants equal rights to enterprises , regardless of their nationality and ownership . I have found that although changes of China's economic policies are numerous , these changes are largely based on the most important economic principle ot TO agreement-non-discrimination principle . Such an understanding of principle of the changes may help us not only to have a good insight into the changes but also to foresee the tendency of the new changes of China's economic policies .

I'm trying to reach Robert please .

Robert is not available at the moment .

What time should I call back ?

Around 3:30 .

Our benefits usually include medical insurance , public accumulation fund and allowances .

What are the allowances ?

If you go on a business trip , you will enjoy the allowance . It is 200 yuan per day .

Well , I see . And what about the vacation in our company ?