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W: The exam week finally ends.

M: Yeah,I've planned a walk in the woods for the weekend, and am taking a boat trip down the river if the weather is fine.

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M:I can't focus at all. The new roommate is drilling again.

W:I think he is redecorating the whole room.

M:I can't stand it anymore and go into the library.

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W: This drawer is overflowing again! I can't even close it.

M: We really should put things where they belong after cooking.

W: Maybe we can sort out the bottles and plates.

M:  Sure.

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W: I just bought a ticket to New York City.

M: Good for you. When are you leaving?

W: Next week, I'm taking the red eye, which costs much less. Hopefully I'll be able to sleep on the plane.

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W: Check out our latest arrivals. Every tech enthusiast needs a smart watch in their collection.

M: Any recommendations?

W:The one with the fitness tracker and GPS sells best this year. Would you like to try it on?

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M: Excuse me,may I see your license?

W:I'm afraid I've left it at home.

M: In that case,you'll have to take it to the police station within five days.

W: But why?

M: You were speeding, madam.

W: But I was only doing 75!

M: There's a 70 kilometers per hour speed limit on this road, madam.

W: Is there? I didn't see a sign.

M: Well, madam. We've been following you.

W: So you were doing 75 too.

M: No, madam.We were doing 90 kilometers per hour, or we couldn't catch you.

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M:Teresa, I didn't expect to see you. What are you doing here?

W: Steven, I don't believe it.I'm on my way to see my daughter, Emma. She's getting married this weekend. How about you?

M:I'm heading to my parents' home. I haven't seen them for months. My sister and brother will also go there. When is your daughter's wedding, exactly?

W: Sunday. We are all excited.

M: Wow! This Sunday is also the 45th anniversary of my parents' wedding. What a coincidence! Anyway, my train leaves from platform three. Just over there. Oh, that's it arriving. I have to run. Sorry, we don't get more time to talk.

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M: I am going to buy a new phone today.

W: Didn't you buy a new one just two months ago?

M: That's right, and I know what you're going to say. You're thinking I shouldn't replace my phone so soon.

W: Actually, I was wondering how you could possibly afford a new phone. But now that you mention it, I do think getting another one so soon is wasteful.

M: Maybe you're right, but the thing is everyone at the office has a nice, expensive phone, and I feel a little out of place. I just got a credit card, so I thought I might as well buy a new one.

W: I don't think buying a phone on credit is a good idea. My colleague, Sally, bought a lot of things on credit during her first year of work and accumulated a lot of debts.

M: Well, you have a point. I don't want to end up in debt like her.

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W: Mike, did you finalize your summer plans? I heard the city library is looking for volunteers again. I'm considering applying for it.

M: I've thought about it, but I'm still weighing my options.Do you remember our advisor suggested we participate in something impact-driven, if we want our college applications to stand out?

W: She did say that, but you know, the library program is in low impact. Volunteers help organize community reading events, and they get to work with younger students.

M: True.But it will be my third year doing it, I'm worried it won't show much growth.

W: Then why not try the environmental project the school announced? It's more demanding, but it might demonstrate leadership and initiative.

M: That's the thing. I'm not sure I can commit.The project requires weekend field work outside the city.

W:Well, if you spread yourself too thin, you will end up burning out. Maybe consider what you actually care about instead of what looks impressive on paper.

M: You are right. I need to rethink what matters to me.

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M: In Mali, many traders like Ada are finding new ways to do business. They are using a unique app called Lenali, developed by Mamadou Gouro Sidibé, an IT entrepreneur and Doctor of Computer Science.The app is specifically designed for people who cannot read or write. Unlike other social media, Lenali offers voice guides in local languages like Bambara, so users can set up profiles, publish posts and comment on others' goods by recording their voices instead of typing. For Ada, this means she can easily send her store's location and photos of her goods to attract customers. In a country where only 1/3 of the population has received education, Lenali provides a vital bridge. Since its launch in 2017, the app has gained over 73,000 users.Sidibé expects the business to become profitable once it reaches 200,000 users, continuing to help those who were previously left behind by the digital age.