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M: Have you seen Marc? I need to return his textbook.
W: He isn’t at school today. He’s in the hospital.
M: Really? What happened to him?
W: (I heard that he fell down the stairs.) 02
W: I’m going to the shopping center this afternoon. Let’s go together.
M: I think I’ll just stay here and read a book.
W: Why? Don’t you enjoy shopping?
M: (I do, but I have to read it by tomorrow.) 03
W: Look at these families enjoying delicious, organic beef. They’re not in a fancy restaurant.
They’re eating at home. Call now if you would like to enjoy fresh, juicy beef in the comfort of your own home. You can get 600 grams of beef for just $8. And you get a variety of cuts—T-bone steaks, beef ribs, and ground beef. We will deliver a box to your home with each serving
individually wrapped and labeled. And if you order now, you will receive three different kinds of sauce to enjoy with your beef, free of charge. If you delay, you may miss this great opportunity!
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W: Oh, no. I forgot my hand sanitizer at home.
M: That’s okay. You shouldn’t use that stuff, anyway.
W: Really? Why not? Doesn’t it kill bacteria?
M: Yes. But not all bacteria are bad. We need some for our immune system to work properly.
W: So, hand sanitizers kill the good bacteria along with the bad.
M: Yes, and they’re bad for your skin. They can make your hands dry and itchy.
W: That’s true. I often notice that my hands feel very dry.
M: And that’s not all. Using hand sanitizer can kill bacteria, but it doesn’t actually make your hands clean like washing with soap and water does.
W: Good point. I’ll just wash my hands in the bathroom.
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W: Excuse me. Do you work here?
M: Actually, I don’t. But maybe I can help you. Do you have a question about these pictures?
W: Yes, I do. I came here to see the pictures, but these caught my eye.
M: What do you think?
W: They’re wonderful. Even though they’re black-and-white, they’re very powerful.
M: Which is your favorite?
W: This one over here. I was just wondering where it was taken.
M: That’s a volcano in Central America. I took it a few years ago.
W: You took it?
M: Yes, all of the ones on this wall are mine.
W: I’m very impressed. And it’s a pleasure to meet you.
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W: Your house looks different today. Are these new curtains?
M: Yes, those are the new curtains I bought last week.
W: This flower pattern on the shorter curtains is really pretty.
M: I think it matches the plain curtains well.
W: I think so, too. I also like how both sides of the curtain are tied together.
M: Thanks. Do you like this cushion on the floor? It has the same flower pattern as the curtains.
W: Yes, I do.
M: What about the checkered tiles on the floor? They’re new, too.
W: They’re great. The pattern makes the floor less boring.
M: That’s exactly what I wanted.
07
W: Do you have the results of my tests, Dr. Silver?
M: Yes. Everything is fine, Ms. Traynor. You are very healthy.
W: Then why am I so tired all the time?
M: Well, it could be a number of things. Are you eating a balanced diet?
W: Yes. I eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables.
M: What about exercise?
W: Well, not so much. I’m quite busy at work these days.
M: That could be your problem. I’d recommend working out at a gym twice a week.
W: Okay. There’s one near my office. I’ll take your advice and join it.
M: Good. You should feel more energetic in a week or two.
W: I certainly hope so.
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M: Can I help you?
W: Yes. Do you remember me? I brought in my car last week.
M: I think so. It was a red sports car, right?
W: That’s right. You fixed the air conditioner and replaced my tires.
M: Well, what can we do for you today? Do you need your oil changed?
W: No. Actually, the air conditioner stopped working again.
M: Really? I’ll take a look at it right away.
W: Am I going to be charged for this again?
M: Oh, no. If we make a mistake, we fix it for free.
W: That’s a relief. My husband gets his engine checked regularly here, and he said you’re trustworthy.
M: We do our best to satisfy our customers.
09
W: Thank you so much for giving me a ride to Busan.
M: It’s my pleasure. I was going there anyway.
W: Still, I really appreciate it. Let me pay for the gas.
M: Well, why don’t we split the cost?
W: Sounds good. Let’s see... It’s 300 kilometers from here to Busan.
M: Right. And my car can drive 10 kilometers on one liter of gasoline.
W: So we need 30 liters of gasoline, right?
M: Correct! And gas costs $2 per liter.
W: All right. Here’s half of the total cost.
M: Great, thanks. Let’s get going now. We have a long ride ahead of us.
W: Okay. Let’s go!
10
W: So what do you think of the last house we looked at?
M: I think it has everything we’re looking for.
W: I like it, too. But I’m not completely sure.
M: What are you worried about? It’s big enough and in a good location.
W: Yes, but the rental fee is pretty high.
M: It’s still within the budget we agreed on.
W: I know, but the house is a bit far from the subway station.
M: But it’s close to many convenient facilities such as stores and hospitals. It’s the perfect living environment!
W: I’m still not sure that it’s the right place.
M: Okay. If you think so, let’s look at some more places.
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M: Born in 1948, Andrew Lloyd Webber is an English composer well known for his popular musicals. He has composed 13 musicals, some of which have been performed on Broadway for ten years or longer. He has also won seven Tony Awards, three Grammy Awards and one
Academy Award. Among his best-known works are The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar and Cats. He currently runs his own company, the Really Useful Group. It is one of London’s biggest theater companies. He is also the president of the Arts Educational Schools London, a private school specializing in the performing arts.
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W: Hello. Welcome to Audio World. Can I help you?
M: Yes, I’m interested in buying a pair of headphones.
W: I see. Do you have anything particular in mind?
M: I’d like to purchase some high-quality, sound-blocking ones.
W: Okay. These are one of our top sellers. They cost $225.
M: Hmm... That’s a bit expensive. I don’t want to spend more than $200.
W: Then there are a few other options. Would you prefer black or white?
M: I don’t really like white ones. They stain too easily.
W: Okay. Do you have any other preferences?
M: Well, I’d like a pair with a cord that is more than one meter long.
W: In that case, I think these would be perfect for you.
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W: So are you all ready to move?
M: Yes. I just called the moving company.
W: Great. And did you pack up everything you’ll need?
M: Why? The moving company said they’d pack my stuff for me.
W: Yes, but you should put aside a bag with important items like your laptop and bankbook.
M: I hadn’t thought of that.
W: It’s best to be prepared in case something goes wrong during the move.
M: So I guess I shouldn’t just leave everything for the movers to take care of.
W: (Right. Take care of the important stuff yourself.) 14
M: Lisa, did you pick up the items I asked for from the store?
W: Yes, Dad. They’re on the kitchen table. And here’s your change.
M: Just two dollars? Honey, I gave you a twenty-dollar bill.
W: Yes, and the total came to $18.
M: That doesn’t seem right. Did you get a receipt?
W: Sure. It’s right here.
M: Let’s see. Eggs, milk, batteries... How many packs of batteries did you get?
W: Two packs of double-A batteries.
M: Well, apparently they charged you for four packs.
W: Did they? I’ll go back and explain the situation. I’m really sorry, Dad.
M: (It’s not your fault that they made a mistake.) 15
W: Oliver recently asked Samantha out on a date, and she happily agreed. That night, everything was going very well. The restaurant they went to served delicious food. And the weather was so nice that they decided to go for a walk before returning home. They had only walked a couple of blocks, however, when the heel of Samantha’s shoe broke. They had to give up their plan to take a walk. Instead, they went to a shoe store and waited for her heel to be repaired. Oliver didn’t mind, but Samantha kept apologizing. In this situation, what would Oliver
most likely say to Samantha?
Oliver: (Don’t worry, tonight was really great.) 16-17
M: When you go grocery shopping and choose food, what do you usually look at first? You might check an item’s price or its brand name. But you should also check food labels. They include important nutrition information, such as the amount of fat, vitamins, protein and sugar. This can help you avoid the type of unhealthy diet that leads to obesity and heart disease. You can also find out what ingredients food contains by looking at labels. If you are allergic to certain foods, this is very important information. Often, food labels contain expiration dates as well. This makes consumers feel safe by letting them know when it’s best to eat the food. So next time you are in the grocery store, be sure to check the labels!