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W: The flight tickets to Paris are expensive in July.

M: Maybe we should consider taking the train instead? It's cheaper and we can enjoy the scenery.

W:But the journey takes 8 hours. What about renting a car and driving?

M: That's tiring. Let's try a night train.

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W: Teddy, why are you looking so down today?

M: I just got my math test back. I failed it.

W: Didn't you study enough for it?

M: I studied a lot, actually. But I still made some silly mistakes.

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W:This novel is labeled ￡10, but your system shows ￡15.

M: The ￡10 price is for members only. See the small sign here?

W: But I'm a member! I signed up yesterday.

M: Yes. But the member discount applies from the second month.

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M: Mom, I'm too tired to run another lap.

W: That's because you hardly exercise! You're always playing video games when you get home.

M: I promise I'll change, okay? Can I at least have a beefburger and a Coke later?

W: No way.

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W: Alex, why did you turn off the TV? I thought we were going to watch a movie.

M: I changed my mind.I'll head for Safeway now before it gets too late. I need to get some new socks; all of mine have holes.

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W: Mike, summer vacation is almost over. Let's catch a movie before school starts. How about today?

M: Great idea. It's 3 o'clock now — let me check what's playing.

W: What about The Fantastic Four?

M: Sounds good. But the closest theater is closed for repairs and won't open until next month.

W: Then we'll have to go to the one downtown — it's a 30-minute drive. The next showing is at 3:50 pm.

M: That's right. We'd better go now. If we miss it, the next one isn't until 7 pm.

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W: Hey Bob. My parents just adopted a cat last week, but none of us really know how to understand it.

M: Oh, I just read about a study on cat facial expressions.

W: Really?

M: Yeah!Scientists recorded videos of 53 cats in a café. They found cats can make over 270 different faces using just 26 tiny movements.

W: That's almost as many as dogs!

M: Yep. Dogs use 27, and humans use 44.

W: That's amazing. What kind of things did they notice?

M: They looked at small changes like how a cat opens its mouth or moves its ears.

W: So, can you tell if a cat is happy or mad?

M: Kind of. A friendly cat moves its ears forward and slowly closes its eyes. An upset one pulls its ears back and stares.

W: That's helpful.

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M: This history paper is due next Monday. I haven't even chosen a topic yet.

W: Why not focus on ancient inventions? The library has many books on that.

M: Good idea! But I need to interview a professor too. Could you help me find one?

W:Sure. Let's check the university website after class.

M: Thanks! But what if they're too busy to meet with me?

W: Don't worry. Most professors are really friendly, especially if you explain it's for a school assignment.

M: I hope so.

W: You could try sending them an email first. That way, they can reply when they have time.

M: That makes sense. I'll draft an email tonight and show it to you before I send it.

W: Sure! I can help you check for mistakes. Oh, and don't forget to mention your topic in the email.

M: Right, I'll do that. Thanks for your help. I feel less stressed already.

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W: Hi Jack. I heard you're interested in joining our Fitness Club?

M: Yeah! I've brought my medical check-up records and sports certificates.

W: Awesome! Welcome to the club! All new members get free training sessions.

M: Do you provide clothes and shoes?

W: We only provide shoes. Bring your own black shorts and a red top. If you don't have them, you can buy some at the campus store. Don't worry about the price — club members get 30% off. Plus, you can enjoy special meal rates at the school canteen.

M: Cool. How about practice times?

W: Mainly on weekends. Most sessions are at the East Gym — you can take Bus No. 5. If practice ends after 8 p.m., we cover your taxi fare.

M:I usually bike there, but good to know. What skills do you value most?

W: Teamwork is key! And a first-aid certificate is a plus.

M: No problem.

W: We need a Morning Fitness Leader — 6-7 a.m. on weekdays. This role earns volunteer hours. Or a Junior Nutrition Assistant helping with meal plans, from 3 to 5 p.m. on Fridays.

M:The afternoon role suits me better — I have morning classes.

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 M: Hello, everyone! I'm Peter, the secretary of the Greenfield Conservation Group. Let me introduce some of our main activities and upcoming events. We organize a monthly beach clean up to keep the area litter-free.

We also manage a local nature reserve, maintaining paths so they're safe and enjoyable for visitors. We've recently completed putting up bird nesting boxes and are now working on encouraging insects to help different kinds of living things there. There's also an ongoing special project to identify the various butterfly species found in the area. One of our upcoming tasks is to repair a wall nearby that was damaged in a storm not long ago.

In addition, we host guided walks and skill-building sessions. Our next guided walk is scheduled for the following Sunday, heading out to Willow Island. It's a wonderful place to see deer and diverse habitats. Participants should bring strong boots that keep out water and pack a picnic for this all-day adventure.

Additionally, later this month, we're offering a beginner-friendly woodwork session in Oakley Wood. Participants will craft wooden spoons and learn basic skills — ￡45 including lunch, or ￡65 if camping overnight. Hope you'll join us soon!