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W: I've got two tickets for Lisa Woo's concert this Friday. Do you want to go?

M: Well, I love her, but I've promised to help Tom with his studies.He has an exam next Monday.

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W: You're late. Was it the alarm again?

M: Sorry, the bus broke down on the way here and it was hard to get a taxi during rush hour.

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W: Here are your ID card and credit cards，sir.

M: Thank you. Where is the breakfast served in the morning?

W: In the dining hall on the same floor as your room.

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W: Philip will pick us up at 6:30 pm.

M: But he called me just now. He will arrive 30 minutes earlier since he finished his work early.

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W: It's so noisy here, worse than a morning market.

M: It doesn't matter as long as we get to watch them dance. Look, the man is jumping really high.

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W: Hey, great seeing you at the party. What are you up to this summer?

M: I'm planning to travel with my family and just relax before college. What about you?

W: I'll be taking a short course to prepare for college and maybe work on a few personal projects. Have you decided on your major yet?

M: Yep, I'm going with business. What about you?

W: My parents want me to study law, but I actually want to be a teacher.

M: Sounds like you should have a heart to heart talk with them about it.

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M: Hey， how was your volunteer shift at the book club?

W: It was great.I helped organize the books for a reading session. It's always nice to see people so excited about reading.

M: I also had a chance to lead a small discussion group there. The members shared some really interesting thoughts on the book we read last week.It was such a rewarding experience.

W: That sounds awesome, and books really do inspire deep conversations. By the way, will you join the next shift?The club is planning a new project.

M: I wish I could, but I'll be really busy over the next few weeks.

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W: Hey, good morning! I didn't expect to run into anyone here so early.

M: Yeah.I usually come for a jog around this time.Jogging in the morning makes me feel energized for the day.

W: Me too. I've been trying to make morning runs a habit, but it's tough.

M: I totally get that.What helps me is setting a small goal, like running for just 20 minutes. Once you're out there, it feels easier to keep going.

W: Good idea, I often get stuck in the thought that I need to do a full workout and then I end up skipping it altogether.

M: Yeah. Start small and make it fun.I always find wonderful songs to listen to. When I listen to fast music, I feel stronger and I can run farther without feeling tired.

W: Sounds great! I'll give it a try. Thanks.

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W: Welcome to today's program. You work in a restaurant. Is it really as exciting as people imagine?

M: In some ways, yes,but the pace is fast and there's hardly any time to rest.

W: That sounds stressful. Is there any moment during the day that you especially value?

M: Yes, the family meal.Before service begins, the staff sits down and we eat together. We talk about the day, laugh at small mistakes and encourage one another. People from different backgrounds share the same table. For a short time，the kitchen feels calm and we feel like one family.

W:Has this experience changed the way you see cooking？

M:Definitely. I used to think cooking was mainly about speed and accuracy. Now I see it as a way to express care and emotion. The kitchen can also be a place to slow down and reconnect with yourself.

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M: Before we end today, I'd like to clarify the requirements for your short paper. Your paper should be around 1，500 words and focus on one specific topic. A clear structure is important and I do expect thoughtful analysis. However, even more important than structure or ideas is academic integrity. As for the references, you are required to use at least five academic sources, including three journal articles. The remaining sources may include books, but popular websites should be avoided. More importantly, you must clearly indicate which ideas are your own and which come from others. Simply listing references at the end is not enough. Regarding AI tools, you may use them to help organize your thoughts or improve language accuracy. However, they must not replace your own reasoning or generate complete arguments. Even limited use requires careful checking. If AI contributes in any meaningful way, you must provide a brief explanation of how it was used. Finally, upload a PDF by 5:00 pm next Friday.Late papers will receive a grade reduction rather than being rejected.