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W: Very nice skirts. How much are they?

M: $ 10 each and $ 1 off if people buy two. They're on sale.

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M: I know you want to talk about this report. But I'd like to talk about my new computer.

W: Let's keep to the point. We can talk about that later. All right?

M: OK.

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W: Bill, that is a lovely painting in your living-room.

M: I' m glad you like it. It’s a Christmas gift from my son.

W: Well, it's beautiful. Your son has very good taste.

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M: So how is your new roommate? 

W: She really makes me angry.

M: What happened?

W: She's always making loud noises at midnight. When I remind her, she's always rude.

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W: Excuse me, I'm looking for Mr Tang.

M: Oh, he is not on this floor. He is on the fourth floor. Go down the stairs and turn left.

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M: Did you finish typing that report?

W: Yes, I did, but I worked late.

M: But it must be a long report, I guess.

W: Exactly. Twelve pages. I spent three hours on it.

M: By the way, what time did you go home?

W: I left the office at nine o'clock. I got home at ten.

M: What did have for dinner?

W: I sent out for a sandwich and ate at my desk.

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M: Fikky, what's going on? Freggis just told me that you're going to be leaving us.

W: Yes, I really feel bad out of it. But B. N. D. came up with really good offer.

M: Well, I didn't know you were going to look for a new job.

W: Well, just between you and me. I think we have some real problems in this department. Don't get me wrong. It has nothing to do with you, Frank. Everybody says you are an excellent manager.

M: Problems, what problems? Do we have time to talk about it?

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W: You know I just finished some very interesting research for the news¬paper about things people do in their spare time.

M: Really? What did you learn?

W: Well, I talked to 20 people and 19 of them watch TV.

M: That's interesting. I never watch it, do you?

W: Not much. Anyway, about half of them, 9 people, play some kind of sport.

M: I'm not surprised. People are getting more exercise these days.

W: Yes, a few of them go to movies.

M: Mm, I do, too.

W: But here is the most interesting result: only one of them reads.

M: That's terrible.

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M: Excuse me, do you mind if I sit here?

W: No, not at all. Go ahead.

M: Thank you.

W: Are you going somewhere or meeting someone?

M:I am on my way to Washington. And you?

W:I am on my way to San Francisco.

M: Really? I think San Francisco is probably the most exciting city in the U-S.

W: So do I. No other city has as many good restaurants or as much good music.

M: Is San Francisco your hometown?

W:I am from a very small town in Pennsylvania. I wouldn't want to live there again, either. I don't like to live in a small town very much.

M: Neither do I. But small towns have their advantages: less traffic —

W: And friendlier people. You know, I'm beginning to feel homesick. By the way, where are your from?

M: China.

W: China? But you speak English like a native speaker. I didn't have any idea.

M: Oh, excuse me. It's time for my flight. Well, it's been nice talking with you.

W: You, too. Bye!

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M: Could you suggest some ways to bring family members closer together?

W: Well, I feel it is very important for families to have regular meals to¬gether. One of my good childhood memories was dinner with my parents and two sisters. Because my husband and I both worked and our three children were busy with their studies, we seldom had a chance to get together as a fam¬ily. But we thought it would be possible for us to sit down and enjoy meals together every week. First we tried setting fixed days: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. But almost everyone was unhappy. Then my son had the idea that everyone told his or her most convenient days and I would choose the two best days. For a while the children were still unhappy with the idea. They said they would rather spend the time with their friends playing sports. Gradually, though, they began to see the evenings together as interesting and helpful. We loved a lot. We made plans for trips. We discussed each other’s problems. After a couple of months anyone who had to miss a family meal felt regretful. And now we all feel than we have been able to build stronger relationships within the family that we had before.