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M: Karen, I heard your daughter Lily is going to study at Stanford. Is it expensive?

W: She has won a scholarship and she has also applied for a loan.But we still need to pay for her living expenses at college.

M: That's great. Your daughter deserves a good result after all that hard work.

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M: Do you have a moment to talk about the project, Ms. Smith?

W: I'm sorry, but I have to finish this sales report before heading off to a meeting at five.

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W: It takes me 24 minutes to walk from my apartment to the subway station, and half that time to get to the bus stop.

M: Well, the bus ride is 30 minutes longer, so it's still better to take the subway.

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W: Mike, you should join our tennis club. We play after work at 6:30 p.m.

M: I wish, but I finish work late and it gets dark at 7:30 p.m. I probably won't leave until 8:00 p.m. today.

W: Don't worry. The courts have lights.

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W: Okay, I have cleaned out the cupboards, washed the dishes, wiped the table and cleaned the windows.

M: Well done! Now sit down and relax.

W: No, I need you to move your chair. The floor is very dirty.

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M: Mrs. Dunphy, my group and I would like to sign up for a street dance performance in the new year's party.

W: I'm afraid there are already two dance groups on the list, but the comedy skit hasn't been considered yet.

M: Oh, it's worth trying, and thank you for telling us.

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M: Are you going to Ellen's birthday party with me tomorrow afternoon? It's at her house.

W: No, I can't make it. I have to study for a geography test in the school library.

M: All right. Good luck with the test!

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M: Does your grandma still live in your hometown?

W: Yes. She says she can take care of herself though her hearing is going.She loves to have her children go back and stay with her. But she wouldn't come to live with us.

M: That's typical of people of her age.

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W: So you write what is commonly known as Young Adult Literature.

M: Yes.I mean that all ages can enjoy my books, but they are primarily aimed at people in high school.

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W: I want to exercise at home to keep fit, but using the exercise bike is so boring. I try listening to music while cycling, but all I do is think about work.

M: I always watch videos on my laptop while cycling. It takes my mind off the exercise. Try it.

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W: These oranges are so cheap. Aren't they fresh or something?

M: They're totally fresh and they taste amazing. The school kids usually buy a lot but the schools are closed this week.

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W: Hi, Thomas. This is Katie. I found your notebook in the library. Please come to get it back in the classroom. Or I just leave it in the teachers' office in Room 201, if you don't have time now.

M: Oh. That's great, Katie! I have been looking for it all day long. I'll get it tomorrow morning.

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W: I know you will feel disappointed when you lose, Ronald.But that's what team sports are all about. You win together, and you lose together. You can't be perfect all the time.

M: I know it is the teamwork. But I've been trying extra hard lately.

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M: Hello, this is Michael speaking.

W: Hello, Michael.

M: Miss Smith, I hurt my ankle a little bit when I was playing football yesterday. So I need to ask for sick leave today.

W: I'm sorry to hear that. Don't worry. You will have a second chance to do the exam next Friday.

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W: Bill, the soccer game is starting! Let's watch it.

M: You go ahead. I need to finish my homework first.

W: Come on, let's watch the game. You can do the homework at home.

M: When I get home, I'd like some snacks first and then enjoy one of my hobbies.

W: What hobby? Do you still play the guitar?

M: Yes. I need to practice for at least one hour per day to keep up with my band.