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M: How's life treating you?

W: Pretty busy. I'm training hard for the coming marathon in our city. And you?

M: Well, I'm busy with some reports during the day and dance classes at night.

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W: How's your job as a sound engineer? Is it boring?

M: Definitely not. It's a rewarding career. I operate various devices and balance the levels of different sounds to create an engaging audio experience.

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W: Do you know any dos and don'ts for laundry?

M: Yeah. Always check care labels, right?

W: That's right! Use cold water for colored clothes and hot water for white clothes. As for delicate fabrics, use the gentle cycle. And don't forget to empty out the pockets.

M: Got it, laundry expert!

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W: Calvin, have you met the newcomer? Do you know if he's a salesman or an accountant?

M: I have no idea. Let's ask Sarah. She does the hiring and firing in our company. She should know who he is.

W: Okay.

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W: You didn't drive to work today. Did your car break down?

M: No, my license plate number is restricted today. I took the subway instead. It gave me a different feeling.

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M: Have you considered switching to an electronic lock since you often forget your key? Electronic locks are more convenient, though they are more expensive.

W: I'm not keen on the idea. I worry about technical issues with electronic ones.

M: Electronic locks have advanced technology, and we can even control them with our smartphones.

W: Traditional locks have been reliable for ages. And I prefer the touch of a traditional key.

M: I understand your concerns. We can choose a leading brand and set up a strong password.

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M:Lisa, you have lived in your dormitory for nearly three years. How do you feel?

W: Pretty good! My roommates are nice. We often watch late-night movies.We once tried DIY projects together, which has been the most impressive thing for me.

M: Sounds like fun!

W: Yeah. Dormitory life is like a crash course in real-world skills.I've learned to stay calm and handle things positively instead of just complaining.

M: I hope I can adapt to dormitory life like you do. I want to become more independent and responsible.

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M: I'm planning to integrate knowledge about preserving cultural heritage into classes.

W: Great idea. How do you plan to do it in your literature class?

M: Well, I could explore historical texts and discuss the cultural context in which they were written.

W: Interesting approach. In science class, I can talk about the scientific techniques used in preservation, like climate control and material analysis.

M: Wonderful. Now, how do we get students actively involved in preservation?

W: We can organize field trips to local museums or heritage sites, and encourage them to do volunteer work.

M: Exactly.Involving them in projects, like starting awareness campaigns or hosting literature competitions, could make it more meaningful.

W: I agree. So what do you think is the significance of preserving cultural heritage?

M: It connects us to our roots, develops a sense of identity, and teaches us about diversity.

W: Well said. Preserving our past is not just a duty but a way to enrich our future.

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W: I heard you are really into cycling, Henry. I've been thinking about giving it a try.Any tips for a beginner?

M: Definitely! First, get a comfortable bike and start at your own pace. Begin with short rides and gradually increase the distance. Next, always wear a helmet for safety. Plus, don't hesitate to explore different routes.

W: Good advice. Do you have a regular cycling route?

M: Yes.Most of the time, I go cycling in the nearby park, and sometimes I ride along the coast or in the mountains.

W: Nice.What's the longest distance you've cycled? 50 kilometers?

M: My best record is 3 times that distance.

W: Amazing! I admire your willpower. By the way, I've heard about group rides. Have you ever attended one?

M: Yeah.Group rides are fantastic. I like them. I enjoy meeting fellow cyclists and sharing my experiences with them. And there's a great sense of community. It's all for fun, not for competition.

W: Cycling seems like a great way to stay fit and enjoy the outdoors.

M: It truly is. Give it a shot!

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W: For many book writers, artificial intelligence (AI) is a threat to their work and the very idea of creativity. More than 10,000 writers supported an open letter about the issue from the Authors Guild this summer. The letter urged AI companies not to use copyrighted works without permission or payment.

At the same time, AI is a story that can be told, and no longer exists only in science fiction.

Helen Phillips is the writer of the book HUM. It tells of a wife and mother who loses her job because of AI. Phillips said there is a hope in AI for gaining all knowledge, but there is a “fear of being replaced by non-human intelligence”.

Ryan Doherty is a director at Celadon Books. It recently agreed to publish Fred Lunzer's book Sike, featuring an AI doctor. “We've been seeing more and more about AI in book proposals,” Doherty said.

Other AI-related books include Do You Remember Being Born?. It tells of a poet who agrees to work with an AI poetry company. There is also In Our Likeness. It tells about a government worker and a fact-checking program with the power to change facts.

Some writers are not just writing about AI. They are also openly working with it. 

Earlier this year, Stephen Marche used AI to write the short book Death of an Author. Brent Katz, Josh Morgenthau and Simon Rich worked with the AI program “code-davinci-002” to create I Am Code.