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Well , I see . And what about the vacation in our company ?
As a new-comer , you usually have five days of annual vacation . And remember you have to fill out a request form , if you want to ask for leave .
As a new-comer , you usually have five days of annual vacation . And remember you have to fill out a request form , if you want to ask for leave .
Will our company have some recreational activities ?
Will our company have some recreational activities ?
Of course . In spring and autumn , we will hold some sports actives . And in movie seasons , we bulk purchase film tickets .
You ’ re new here , right ?
Yes , I am new .
Yes , I am new .
Is this your first semester ?
Is this your first semester ?
I just transferred from another school .
I just transferred from another school .
What school did you transfer from ?
What school did you transfer from ?
I came here from PCC .
I came here from PCC .
Do you like it here so far ?
Do you like it here so far ?
I am really enjoying it here so far .
I am really enjoying it here so far .
Which is better , here or PCC ?
Which is better , here or PCC ?
I think PCC is a lot better than here .
I think PCC is a lot better than here .
Why didn ’ t you just stay at PCC ?
Why didn ’ t you just stay at PCC ?
I graduated and now want to get a BA .
How may I help you ?
A double cheeseburger sounds good .
A double cheeseburger sounds good .
Everything on it ?
Everything on it ?
Yes , please .
Yes , please .
Would you like fries with that ?
Would you like fries with that ?
I would love large curly fries .
I would love large curly fries .
Would you like anything to drink ?
Would you like anything to drink ?
Yes , let me have a medium Pepsi .
Yes , let me have a medium Pepsi .
Will that be all ?
Will that be all ?
Yeah , that's it . Thank you .
Yeah , that's it . Thank you .
Your total comes to $ 5.48 .
Your total comes to $ 5.48 .
Here you go . Thank you very much .
I have never you mention this friend . Are you on very good terms with him or her ?
We have been on good terms . She is a very nice girl . But she got in Dutch with her boss . I don ’ t have the heart to see her pounding the pavements .
We have been on good terms . She is a very nice girl . But she got in Dutch with her boss . I don ’ t have the heart to see her pounding the pavements .
You must be stuck on her , or you would not use your elbow grease .
You must be stuck on her , or you would not use your elbow grease .
Well , we hit it off with each other . Nothing more , nothing much .
I think your speech was excellent .
Was it ?
Was it ?
Sure it was .
Sure it was .
Thank you.It was really a challenge to speak before such a large audience , you know .
Thank you.It was really a challenge to speak before such a large audience , you know .
But you did it and did it well !
Well Rebecca , is there anything else you need to know for now ?
I don ’ t think so , Mr . Parsons . I think you have covered all the main points for me .
I don ’ t think so , Mr . Parsons . I think you have covered all the main points for me .
Okay well listen , here is my business card with my mobile number . If any other questions spring to mind don ’ t hesitate to contact me . Of course you can also call Miss Childs too .
Okay well listen , here is my business card with my mobile number . If any other questions spring to mind don ’ t hesitate to contact me . Of course you can also call Miss Childs too .
Great . Rmm , when can I expect to hear from you ?
Great . Rmm , when can I expect to hear from you ?
Well , we are finishing the shortlist interviews tomorrow , so we will certainly have a decision made by early next week . Miss Childs will call you to discuss more on Monday or Tuesday . How does that so
Well , we are finishing the shortlist interviews tomorrow , so we will certainly have a decision made by early next week . Miss Childs will call you to discuss more on Monday or Tuesday . How does that so
That sounds perfect . Thank you very much for taking the time to speak to me Mr . Parsons .
That sounds perfect . Thank you very much for taking the time to speak to me Mr . Parsons .
The pleasure ’ s all mine , Rebecca .
The pleasure ’ s all mine , Rebecca .
I hope to hear from you very soon .
I hope to hear from you very soon .
Absolutely . Thanks for coming Rebecca . Goodbye .
you haven't spent much time with Sophia lately . Are you speaking to each other at the moment ?
no , we're not . We've been drifting apart for a while .
no , we're not . We've been drifting apart for a while .
but you two used to do everything together . I thought you really enjoyed each other's company .
but you two used to do everything together . I thought you really enjoyed each other's company .
we did , but since she started her new job , all she does is hang out with her new friends from work .
we did , but since she started her new job , all she does is hang out with her new friends from work .
can't you hang out with them , too ?
can't you hang out with them , too ?
I could , but all they ever talk about is work , so I always end up feeling left out .
I could , but all they ever talk about is work , so I always end up feeling left out .
maybe you should invite her over for dinner , so it's just the two of you .
maybe you should invite her over for dinner , so it's just the two of you .
I tried that a few weeks ago and she ended bringing a pal from work with her ! She's so busy these days that it's just impossible to hang out with her .
I tried that a few weeks ago and she ended bringing a pal from work with her ! She's so busy these days that it's just impossible to hang out with her .
it can't be that bad . She was always a really good friend to you .
it can't be that bad . She was always a really good friend to you .
you're right . She would never talk about me behind my back or hold a grudge . But she just doesn't seem very interested in our friendship anymore .
you're right . She would never talk about me behind my back or hold a grudge . But she just doesn't seem very interested in our friendship anymore .
she's probably just excited about her new job . You should give her some time . It would be a shame to lose such a good friend .
she's probably just excited about her new job . You should give her some time . It would be a shame to lose such a good friend .
I've given her enough time . I'm over it now .
I've given her enough time . I'm over it now .
I still think you two should try to patch things up .
I still think you two should try to patch things up .
I think I just have to accept the fact that it's time for us to go our separate ways .
My aunt told me one of her secrets--cellophane tape .
I just got it at the special health store . It's for my flabby arms .
I just got it at the special health store . It's for my flabby arms .
Let me know how it works .
Let me know how it works .
I have to say , I have had enough of this roller coaster .
I have to say , I have had enough of this roller coaster .
I know what you mean . I'm like a yo-yo .
I know what you mean . I'm like a yo-yo .
Last week I was down to 60 kilos . This week I had one donut more . Now I'm up to 62 kilos .
Hello , Mr . Compton ? This is Susan Miller .
Hi , Susan . What can I do for you ?
Hi , Susan . What can I do for you ?
I ’ d like to take tomorrow off if that ’ s all right with you .
I ’ d like to take tomorrow off if that ’ s all right with you .
Let me take a look . Just a second . That ’ s no problem , Susan . See you on Wednesday .
Great party , isn ’ t it ?
Yeah , really .
Yeah , really .
By the way , my name is Liu Wei .
By the way , my name is Liu Wei .
Hi , I ’ m Susan Marshall , You can call me Susan.Nice to meet you .
Hi , I ’ m Susan Marshall , You can call me Susan.Nice to meet you .
What do you do , Susan ?
What do you do , Susan ?
Well , I ’ m a college student.How about you ?
Well , I ’ m a college student.How about you ?
I work for the Bank of China , in the International Section .
Our housing problem is a highly complicated issue .
It is true . I think we should change some policies .
It is true . I think we should change some policies .
Right . Like our LPF program . The mortgage size is linked with the amount of savings households have accumulated on their LPF accounts .
Right . Like our LPF program . The mortgage size is linked with the amount of savings households have accumulated on their LPF accounts .
Indeed , it's unfair . Households with higher salaries receive larger LPF contributions and thus qualify for larger loans . Lower-income households , on the other hand , can only get smaller loans , or perhaps nothing if they could not afford to purchase any housing .
Indeed , it's unfair . Households with higher salaries receive larger LPF contributions and thus qualify for larger loans . Lower-income households , on the other hand , can only get smaller loans , or perhaps nothing if they could not afford to purchase any housing .
Like you and me !
This is the rush hour .
I noticed there ’ s a jam a few blocks away .
I noticed there ’ s a jam a few blocks away .
Let ’ s drive off this road .
Let ’ s drive off this road .
I ’ m afraid I ’ ll be late .
Are you going to vote ?
Of course ! Are you ?
Of course ! Are you ?
I plan to , but what day is the election ?
I plan to , but what day is the election ?
You should know that .
You should know that .
Can you just tell me ?
Can you just tell me ?
The election is this Tuesday .
The election is this Tuesday .
Are you serious ?
Are you serious ?
I ’ m not kidding .
I ’ m not kidding .
It ’ s a good thing I asked you .
It ’ s a good thing I asked you .
That should ’ Ve been something you knew already .
That should ’ Ve been something you knew already .
I couldn ’ t remember .
I couldn ’ t remember .
Whatever . Just make sure you go vote .
I just love your hair that way .
Thanks .
Thanks .
Where did you have it done ?
Where did you have it done ?
My sister did it . When did you get yours cut ?
My sister did it . When did you get yours cut ?
Just yesterday . I'm still getting used to it .
Just yesterday . I'm still getting used to it .
Well , it looks very nice .
Well , it looks very nice .
Thanks .
Thank you for a lovely day . I really enjoyed it .
It was nice to have you with us .
It was nice to have you with us .
Thank you for the picnic too . It was supper .
Thank you for the picnic too . It was supper .
Not at all . It was a pleasure . Perhaps you will come out with us again while you are here .
Not at all . It was a pleasure . Perhaps you will come out with us again while you are here .
Yes , I'd love to . Thanks again . Goodbye .
Yes , I'd love to . Thanks again . Goodbye .
Goodbye .
A cup of coffee sounds good , doesn't it ?
Yes , but I think I'll have orange juice first .
Yes , but I think I'll have orange juice first .
Do you feel like having anything to eat ?
Do you feel like having anything to eat ?
Well , I think I'll try the pancakes . How about you ?
Well , I think I'll try the pancakes . How about you ?
Sounds great . That's just what I feel like having .