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W: Did you go out last night?

M: No, my wife had to work late, so I made dinner and watched a boring program on TV. But on Saturday, I will play tennis with Anton.

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W: Can I have those beautiful shoes, Dad? Will you buy them for me?

M: They’re too expensive! But what about this dress? It's nice.

W: I think it looks boring.

M: Well, let’s go in. I want to try on that black sweater.

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M: Hey, Sue. Any plans for this weekend? Want to play tennis with me?

W: I'd love to, but I have a job interview on Monday, and I'm going to spend the weekend doing research on the company.

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W: Here, finally we arrive in New York! We were stuck in traffic for an hour on the highway. The long drive has totally worn me out.

M: Yeah, if only we had taken the train instead.

W: A plane would have been even faster.

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M: We should set off now. It takes 40 minutes to get to the restaurant.

W: Now that the new road has opened, it has cut 10 minutes off the journey.

M: Really? So it only takes half an hour now.

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W: I didn't have time for breakfast this morning. Now I'm so hungry.

M: It's not good to skip meals. Nutritionists say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

W: Yeah, I know all that stuff, but I have a deadline for my paper today.

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M: Jessie, what were you doing at about 9:00 this morning? I made a voice call to you, but you didn't answer.

W: Sorry. I was having an online class then and not available.

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W: What kind of book do you like reading?

M: Various kinds. As a boy, I liked science fiction. When I became a teenager, I enjoyed reading detective stories.Now, I like love stories.

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W: Did you always want to be a doctor?

M: No. I studied economics at school, hoping to be a businessman. But my father persuaded me to study traditional Chinese medicine after him.

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W: This winter holiday was especially long. What have you done, Mike?

M: Nothing special. I visited our teachers at the high school and read a couple of books which I had been longing for. How about yours?

W: You know I like traveling. I made good use of this long vacation and enjoyed myself.

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W: Will you be driving straight home tonight?

M: Yes, I don't go to the gym on Thursdays. Why are you asking?

W: I got my dress taken in yesterday, and the tailor has just called to say it's ready to pick up. So it would be great if you could drop me off there.

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W: I suppose you've missed the last bus. Let me give you a ride.

M: Thank you. You are so kind. But Mary and I are going to take the subway home.It's convenient.

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M: You look angry.

W: It's about our son. He told me he got a high mark in physics. In fact, he cheated in the exam.

M: But he shouldn't have done that. He isn't poor at it.

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W: So, are you ready to pay?

M: Actually, there's a problem with our bill. We ordered 2 beers,but you charged us $ 9.

W: My apologies! I must have mixed up the tables.I'll take $ 5 off and give you a new bill.

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W: Jack, how do you like the play?

M: It's a simple story with a happy ending.But luckily it had a very strong actor and he managed to carry the whole play.