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M: If we go to London by bus, it will take us three hours.
W: Yes, but it's only two hours by train.
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M: Lily, I've just written a story. Want to read it?
W: Why not, come on.
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M: Your brother just called. He wanted to meet you for dinner.
W: Oh, really? Did he say when?
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M: You look so pleased. You must have done well in the exam.
W: Not really, but my parents are here to see me.
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M: Professor Li asked us to finish reading the book tonight.
W: Oh, that will be a lot of work.
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W: May I help you?
M: Yes. I want to buy some tickets for the concert next week.
W: How many tickets do you want?
M: Three.
W: Which performance do you wish to attend? Thursday evening, Friday evening, or Sunday afternoon?
M: The day is not important, but my friends and I want to sit together.
W: Let me see if I can help you. You know, the singer is very popular, the tickets go very fast.
M: I know.
W: Ah, there happens to be three such seats for Sunday's concert.
M: That's fine. How much are they?
W: 30 dollars each, 90 dollars in all.
M: Here is 100 dollars.
W: Thank you. Here you are, your tickets and the change.
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M: Hello, Lisa. This is Dick speaking.
W: Oh, Dick, where are you?
M: I am in New York, but I am going to Beijing this month.
W: Really?
M: Yes. I'll be there from June, 20th to 23rd.
W: What for, on business or just for a holiday here?
M: Actually I am invited to give a speech at an international meeting.
W: Do you have time to meet your old friend?
M: Sure. That's why I am calling. I'll be busy on 20th and 21st, will 22nd be all right?
W: OK. What time would you say?
M: Well, I'll be free the whole day. It's up to you.
W: Let me see. There is a French restaurant near my office. Maybe we can have dinner there.
M: Sounds great, I'll call you again.
W: OK, looking forward to seeing you.
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M: Hi, Linda, what are you doing?
W: Hi, Bob. I am preparing for the test tomorrow.
M: But why are you here in the garden?
W: Well, the library is full and the classroom is too noisy. Are you ready for the test?
M: I am afraid not. I feel very nervous. We don't have much time left.
W: We can prepare together. Maybe that can help.
M: Good idea. How many units will be included?
W: Three. That is unit 4, unit 5 and unit 6.
M: Really? I thought unit 6 will not be covered.
W: It will. Now let's ask each other questions. You go first.
M: All right. Name three European countries.
W: Easy, France, Germany and Russia. I can even say more.
M: It seems you're well prepared. Now it's your turn to ask questions.
W: OK, what're the seven continents of the world.
M: Asia, Europe, Africa, and err...I really can't remember them all.
W: Don't worry, you still have time.
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W: What a great movie. It was so funny. The hero even forgot the girl's name.
M: Hmm, what did you say?
W: Tom, you must be still thinking about the job interview.
M: Yes. I really want that job，Mary.
W: I know you do.
M: The boss seems to think I have the abilities they want. But there has been no answer yet.
W: Why don't you call him and ask?
M: I am sure they'll let me know as soon as they have decided. I'll just have to wait.
W: You're right. Now let's think about what to order. What's special here?
M: They used to serve a very special soup, but it isn't here on the menu.
W: What a pity. Well, let's try something else.
M: OK.
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Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention? Welcome to the City Zoo. Now I'd like to explain the three activities we have for you this afternoon. The first activity will be an elephant show starting at two o'clock in the elephant land in the center of the zoo. You'll certainly be delighted to see the elephants' funny performances. The next activity is feeding the monkeys. It begins at 3：20 in the monkey garden in the west of the zoo. Please don't feed the monkeys with anything you may have brought with you. You can, of course, use the specially provided food to feed them. The last activity will begin at 4：30 in the bird area. Doctor Smith will be with you as your guide. He'll introduce to you more than 30 kinds of birds from Central and South America. The bird area is in the southeast of the zoo. I hope you'll enjoy your time. Thank you.