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M: You'll have to drive your car away. You cannot park here.

W: Oh, no!My husband and I come to see my parents this evening. Their house is near. You see the red one? It's theirs. We'll leave very soon.

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W: It is amazing. The colors are vivid. You feel as though she is really looking at you.

M: I know.She has a very interesting expression on her face, too. She looks as though she had done something that she really regrets.

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W: There are three chocolates left in the box. Which would you like?

M: I won't be cruel and take the nut one. I know you adore it. 

W: There's also a milk chocolate and a fruit one. They are both delicious.

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W: Hi, Mike. What are you doing here? I remember you finished your final exams.

M: Yes, but I've got to select next term's courses.

W: Oh, that's good. We can do this together.

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W: The picture is well designed.

M: I took it on my vacation last year.

W: Really? I didn't know you are such a great photographer!

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M: The cakes are $10 each, but if you buy another two or more, we'll take $5 off your total.

W: Well, I'm having a big party tonight. So, I'll take three. And could you put them in a bag for me, please?

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W: Can you make it faster? I'm afraid I won't be in time for my train to Birmingham.

M: The traffic is heavy. It'll still take us 15 minutes to get there, I guess.

W: OK. If that's true,I'll still have another 15 minutes to catch my 9:30 train.

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M: Hey, Lisa.You don't look happy.

W: Yeah.It's the photography competition. I was confident I would win. But…

M: Come on, Lisa.We all like your pictures, anyway.

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M: Will Mary arrive by 6:00 o'clock?

W: Of course not! At 6:00 she will be flying over the Alps. I expect she will land in London at about 7:30.

M: It is 4:30 now. Then I'll leave for the airport in an hour.

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W: Where did you go yesterday? I found your door was locked. I had planned to play basketball with you. Finally, I went swimming alone.

M: I saw golden monkeys, hippos, giraffes, etc. Oh, I didn't expect so many people there.  

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W: Harry, do you think Mike is too ambitious and dishonest?

M: Yes,I agree.I like his brother, Barry.

W: Yes.They are not alike. Barry is very friendly and much more honest than Mike.

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W: Oh hey! It's late for you to be here — working on the term paper?

M: Yes, it's due so soon, so I've been here since class ended. And you?

W: I'm looking for a couple of books, and I also have to return this one.

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W: Could you drive a little faster? My train will leave in half an hour.

M: But the traffic is heavy and the rain is heavy. Don't worry.You won't miss it.

W: OK, thanks.

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W: Good morning, sir. I'd like to ask you a few questions if I may.

M: Well, I'm waiting for my flight. So I guess I can if you make it brief.

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M: Excuse me, but where is the children's wear department?

W: It's on the fourth floor, sir. Take the elevator over there.

M: Are there any stairs up there?

W: Yes, they're around that corner next to the cashier's desk.

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W: Excuse me, is this a tax-free shop?

M: No, but we can write receipts so you may draw your tax back later.

W: OK. But what I want to know is — can you hold my luggage until I leave in the afternoon?

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M: Lucy, I've been looking for you. Where have you been?

W: I went to help watch my sister's three daughters.

M: That must have been exhausting. 

W: That's what I'd expected, but it turned out that we had a great time together.

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W: Congratulations. Your team has become the best sales team of this quarter. How are you going to celebrate?

M: We've decided to take this Friday off and have a picnic beside the lake. And the weather forecast said it would be a fine day.

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W: Hello. It's Daisy from the human resources. I'm phoning about the meeting next Wednesday.

M: OK. What should we know?

W: Please tell Mrs. Lauren to attend the meeting for she's the one who has been leading the sales department.

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W: What do you think of Doctor Green's speech?

M: Well, it is interesting enough. But it would be better if it were shorter.