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M: Are you coming to the gym?

W: No, I don't feel like going today. I've been busy working the whole day and really need a peaceful time at home.

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M: You should try this！My aunt made it.

W: Mmmm... Delicious! What is it?

M: It's called couscous. It's made from wheat. There is some meat on top of it.

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M: I'm cooking beef with potatoes. Do you want some?

W: No, thanks，I'm on a diet. I only eat vegetables and fruits.

M: OK. There're some grapes in the fridge. Help yourself.

W: Thanks.

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M: Lisa, do you think we should get a new sofa?

W: Oh, our sofa is a bit old but perfectly usable. Right now, we need a cupboard in the kitchen much more.

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W: Hey Thomas, how was the movie last night?

M: It was okay. Not exactly a top quality one, but still a welcome surprise. I would give it three stars out of four.

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M: We'd like a table for four, please.

W: Have you made a booking?

M: No, we haven't.

W: I'm afraid there will be about a ten-to-fifteen-minute wait.

M: That's okay. Oh, by the way, we'd prefer a table by the window.

W: In that case, you will probably have to wait longer.

M: It doesn't matter.

W: Okay. I'll call you when the table is ready. Your name please?

M: It's Montague. M-O-N-T-A-G-U-E. Could we look at the menu while we're waiting?

W: Certainly, here you are.

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W: Good Evening. What can I do for you?

M: Hi, I'd like to make a reservation.

W: All right. Is it just for you?

M: No, I need a room for three.

W: Would two beds be okay?

M: Yes, that would be fine.

W: How long will you be staying with us?

M: We'll be staying for four nights,starting one week from today.

W: OK, we have a room with two queen-sized beds and a kitchen.

M: How much will it cost?

W: ＄300 per night.

M: Wow, that's expensive! Do you have any rooms that cost less?

W: Well, we have another room with no kitchen. ＄200 per night.

M: That's OK. I'll take this one.

W: OK. All done. I hope you'll enjoy your stay.

M: Thanks.

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M: Ah, good morning, Susan Brown, isn't it?

W: Yes, good morning...

M: Oh, I'm John Reeves. I manage the sales department here at Rosco International. You can call me John.

W: OK, John.

M: Have you already been shown around the company?

W: Yes, I got here at 9 am and Tara gave me a tour of the place.

M: And what do you think?

W: It's a lot bigger than I thought it would be.

M: Yes, a lot of people say that. Now we have over fifty people working here. Well, where did you hear about Rosco International?

W: From my brother Michael Brown. He worked for you a couple of years ago and has always spoke well of you.

M: Yes, I remember him. You'll say "hi" to him for me, won't you?

W: OK, sure.

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W: Sam, I listened to a lecture last night at the art gallery, and the artist told us that we don't need to be professional to give our home a new look.

M: So, did the artist say how to do it exactly? I'm about to decorate my house.

W: Yes. I have noted down a few of the creative ways he talked about.

M: I'd love to hear about them. For example, should I redesign the entrance to my home?

W: Yeah, it's important, and it's the first thing people will see when they visit. It should reflect the design of the rest of your house. Depending on your budget, you might want to give your front door a fresh coat of paint.

M: Emm, I'll consider that. Another thing is... I have a big table in my dining room that no one ever sits at.

W: Yeah，some people never use their dining tables，so why hold on to them? Replace the big table with a smaller round table.

M: That's a good idea. The whole family will still be able to sit there, and it won't feel quite as polished.

W: Yes, and all these creative ways can be finished on your own to suit your design style and personal taste.

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Many students ask me about how to understand and enjoy the experience of concert-going. So, today I'd like to take some time to talk about it.

First of all, a live concert is totally different from listening to recordings. In a live performance, what is performed, how it sounds, and how the artist feels about the performance — these exist for only a very short moment and can never be repeated. As an audience responds to the excitement of such moments, feelings are exchanged between stage and hall.

You have many kinds of concerts to choose from，by many kinds of performing groups. Concerts by university performing groups are easily accessible, free or at a relatively low price，and often of high quality. Announcements of such concerts will be found in the newspaper of our university.

Performances outside the university are announced in local newspapers. These concerts tend to be more expensive，but discount tickets are often available for students. Though tickets can usually be bought on the day or night of a concert, you have a wider choice if you buy them in advance — at the box office or on the Internet. If possible, prepare for a concert by listening to some of the works to be performed and by reading about the musicians.