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M: What would you like for dessert? I think I'll have apple pie and ice cream.
W: The chocolate cake looks great, but I have to watch my weight. I'll just have some lemon juice.
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M: Linda, what's your London schedule?
W: I arrive in London on Monday. I will be attending the conference on Tuesday. And then I'll fly back on Wednesday night.
M: Wow, it's really a busy schedule.
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W: Hi Jack, do you think I could use your cellphone for a moment?
M: Sure, no problem. Here you are.
W: Thanks. It will only be a minute or two.
M: Take your time.
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W: Why are you so upset? What happened?
M: Well, I failed to pass the exam. I let my parents down. And I feel I'm a loser.
W: It doesn't matter. As the old saying goes, "Failure is the mother of success."
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M: What do you think about the new class?
W: On the whole I like it, but there is too much homework.
M: Who will you turn to if you need some help?
W: I'll ask my father for help. He's good at math.
M: You're lucky. I don't have anyone to help me.
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W: Is it really all-you-can-eat for only $12.50? That price is not bad.
M: That's what the sign says. But take your time. Otherwise, you might become ill.
W: Ill? From the food here?
M: Yes, if you eat too much food too fast, you might start to feel sick.
W: Wow, I never thought about that. Any other advice?
M: Yes, try the cherry pie. It's delicious.
W: I don't like sweets. I will stick to the meat and vegetables.
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M: Hello.
W: Hello, Roger? This is Ann.
M: Oh hi, Ann. How have you been? And how's your new apartment working out?
W: Well, that's what I'm calling about. You see, I've decided to look for a new place.
M: Oh, what's the problem with your place now? It's in the city centre with a park nearby. I thought you liked the apartment.
W: Oh, I do, but it's too far from school. Do you think you could help? I think you might know more about the housing situation near the school.
M: Okay, how much do you want to spend on rent?
W: Uh, somewhere under $200 a month.
M: Hmm. And anything else?
W: Yeah, I need a parking space.
M: Well, I know there's an apartment building around the corner near my place. I'll drop by there on my way to class today.
W: Hey, thanks a lot.
M: No problem.
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M: Where do you live, Maria?
W: I live in an apartment. It's got eight floors, and I'm on the second floor.
M: Is it in the downtown?
W: No, it's far from the city centre and there is no subway or train.
M: Then how do you usually go to school?
W: Since I'm studying at a college on the other side of the city, I have to spend about two hours on the crowded bus every day.
M: Apart from the buses, do you like living in your city?
W: Yes. There's always a lot going on, and all my friends are there. It's very lively in the evenings. There are also a lot of good bars and restaurants. It has a very good atmosphere.
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M: Blue Line Taxi. May I help you?
W: Yes. I'd like to order a taxi for Sunday.
M: Where are you going?
W: I'm going to the airport.
M: May I know your name?
W: Cameron West.
M: C-A-M-E-R-O-N West. Could I have your phone number, please?
W: 793-6826.
M: All right. 793-6826. What about your address? Our drivers need to know where you're and where you're going.
W: I see. I'm visiting so I just stay in a hotel.
M: I understand. Which hotel do you stay in?
W: The Ottawa Marriott Hotel downtown.
M: When will you expect the driver to pick you up at the hotel for the airport?
W: At 7:00 on Sunday morning.
M: Okay. I'll give your message to the driver. He should arrive at seven on Sunday morning at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel. Please wait in the hotel hall then.
W: Thank you.
M: You're welcome.
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W: Last month I got the chance to take part in an underwater research project in an area of the Gulf of Mexico, which is a long way from shore. A team of researchers were trying to learn more about the fish and other creatures that live in this part of the sea. And we spent three days on a boat. The team used a piece of underwater equipment to measure water depth and temperature. The equipment also had a camera that sent images back to the boat. It was controlled by a computer on the boat, and I was allowed to operate it a few times. ?
However, the thing I enjoyed most was diving into the water. At first, I was quite scared — mainly because I couldn't see land in any direction. But as soon as I jumped into the water, I wasn't afraid any longer. It was amazing to see the colorful fish swimming around. Everyone in the team was friendly. The experience was like having a holiday and it will help me work harder to become a scientist.