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M: I'm not feeling so well.
W:Get some rest and take these pills three times a day and you should feel better. If you don't, come back and see me.
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M: My radio doesn't work. What do you think I should do?
W:Why not call Mr. White?
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M: Are we supposed to leave at 7:35?
W:I'm not sure. All I remember is that the flight number is 733.
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W: I got 90 in my math exam.
M:I got 95, but Linda was the best in our class. She got 98.
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W: Prices are really going up. I had to pay 800 dollars for my wedding dress yesterday, but my sister paid only 400 dollars for hers when she got married last year.
M:I know what you mean. My suit cost me 500 dollars.
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M: What's the matter with you?
W:I'm not feeling well, doctor. I have a fever.
M:I'll take your temperature first. How long have you been like this?
W:It began yesterday.
M:Do you feel thirsty?
W:Yes.
M:Do you sleep well?
W:No, last night I could hardly sleep.
M:Well, it's probably the flu. Take this to the drugstore.
W:Yes, doctor.
M:Take the medicine and come back in three days.
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M: I've never seen anything like that. The project you just finished is the biggest one in the history of our company!
W:Really? I didn't know.
M:How many projects have you worked on this year?
W:This is the first one, actually. Can you believe it?
M:Well, it is early in the year. How about last year? How many did you work on?
W:None. I mean that this is the first project I have ever worked on, sir. I've only been here for three months, and this is my first job.
M:That's amazing. Keep up the good work, and you will go further here!
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M: Hi, Barbara! Did you have a nice break?
W:Hi! I sure did. I'm glad to be back...One more term to go.
M:Yeah. How's your course?
W:I'd love to learn French, but I don't want to ruin my grade point average... If I don't do well, how will it look on my record? Do you think I should drop the course?
M:That's a tough decision. But, look. Just be sure to get a lot of practice. You know, I have a friend who speaks French. Do you want her number? Maybe you could get together.
W:Do you think she minds?
M:I bet she'd love to talk to you in French.
W:That might be fun.
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W: Can you tell me what is so special about your department store?
M:Well, yes, it is special. Reynold's is a large department store and you can find everything you want for the home here.
W:Yes, that's right, but isn't there anything special about the staff — you know — has anybody retired recently?
M:No. Nobody has retired recently, and we never force anybody to retire here.
W:Who is your oldest employee?
M:Well, that would be Arthur. Arthur is our cleaner, and he's 87.
W:87! And he cleans the store every day?
M:Well, not alone. He works with two other cleaners. They're not so old — Mabel's 70 and Ivy's 76.
W:And they don't want to retire?
M:No. I think they enjoy the work, and it keeps them young.
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For most language learners, London is the top place to go. They think London is an English learner's dream destination — it's the place you've read about in articles and seen on TV.
However, there are many other great destinations in the UK too, one of which is South West England. The most popular regions in South West England are the counties of Devon and Cornwall. They are by the coast and known for having some of the sunniest weather in the UK. England is not known for its beaches, but in South West England you will find plenty of wonderful ones. Some examples include Whitsand Bay and Carbis Bay in Cornwall and Woolacombe in Devon. If you don't mind the slightly cooler temperatures than other beach destinations in Europe, you are in for a real treat! Exeter in Devon has great shopping stores, as well as lots of cafés and the city's best-known pubs. Cornwall has its own treasures too — pretty villages and towns like Marazion, which make for the perfect locations to spend those relaxing summer afternoons!