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M:Hello, Christine.I need the number for John Reese's office.
W: Just one moment. Here you are — 7674512.
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M:Mario used to play the piano, didn't he?
W: No, he didn't. He used to play the drums.
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W:You look down. What happened?
M: I can't go to the US tonight. I have to stay here for a meeting with my boss tomorrow.
W: Never mind. You can come to my party tonight.
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M:I went to bed at around 2 last night and I'm quite sleepy now.
W: Why? We don't have any important projects to hand in.
M:Well, the football final was on, so...
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W:Bob, what is the fastest way for me to get to the Military Museum?
M:The subway, of course.It's faster than the bus and less expensive than the taxi.
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W:Police station, can I help you?
M: Yes, I'm calling to tell you that I found a car near a bridge. I think it might be stolen.
W: I see. When and where exactly did you find it?
M:Near the No.8 Bridge along London Road on Wednesday.
W: Do you know the license number of the car?
M: Yes, I wrote it down. The number is BWE4586.
W: What kind of car is it?
M: A Mini Cooper. It's yellow and almost new.
W: Can you tell me your name and address, please?
M: Henry Roberts. I live at 51 Eaton Road.
W: OK, thank you very much, Mr. Roberts.
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W:Can I help you?
M: Yes. My daughter bought this camera here for my wife's birthday. But it doesn't work. So I'd like to change it for another one.
W: I see. Let me have a look. Well, we'll be happy to change it for you. But I am afraid we don't have another pink one.
M: Oh, what shall I do then?
W: Would you like to choose a different color? We do have this camera in black and orange.
M: My wife doesn't like either of those colors.
W: If you want, we can order another camera just like this one. There wouldn't be any extra charge for it.
M: That sounds fine. Would you please go ahead and do that?
W: We'd be very happy to, but it'll take at least a week. Maybe ten days. We'll call you when it comes in.
M: Thank you very much.
W: You are welcome.
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M:I know that you don't feel very well and you're losing weight.Has school been very difficult lately?
W: Yes. I just finished taking my midterm exams. I've been drinking a lot of coffee to stay up late to study.
M: What about exercise? Have you been able to get any exercise during midterm exams?
W: No. I've been studying so hard that I haven't had time.
M: It sounds to me as if you haven't given your body a chance to get better.
W: What should I do?
M: First, you must sleep more. Next, you have to eat better.Your body cannot work well if you don't give it good food. Try to eat more vegetables and fruit.And limit your coffee to two cups a day.Finally, you should exercise more. It doesn't have to be running or dancing.Walking is an excellent way of exercise and is easy to do.
W: All right. Thank you, doctor.
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W: Gerry, come and take a look at this information pack for our trip to London.
M: Oh, there are so many choices. Penny, I don't know where to start.
W:Well, why don't we start with the kids?I don't think Sally would like the London Zoo. She always feels sorry for the animals,but she's been asking about the London Eye for weeks, so we have to go there.
M: You're right. What about Billy?He loves boats, so he will choose either the Thames or a boat at the zoo.
W: Right. What about an opera at Covent Gardens for your parents?
M: That would be great. And for you, what about going to do some shopping on Oxford Street?
W: Which page is that on? Wow! This looks fantastic. There are so many great shops on Oxford Street. Will you come with me?
M: I'll come if you really want me to, dear. Do you have any ideas?
W: I will visit Alice. She was my best friend when we were at college. She found a job in London after graduation. She doesn't know my plan. I want it to be a surprise.
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Summer vacations are the time when kids can finally relax without thinking about school, studies and homework.Though kids wait for their summer vacations with great excitement, most of them get bored within a week, which can get annoying for the parents as well.Hence, it is a good idea to plan the kids' summer vacations before they begin.Going on holiday with your family is one of the best ideas.It is not only a great way to relax, but also the best way of spending some quality time with the family. If you have been thinking of vacationing at a particular place for several days, this is the best time to actually go there. However, before you decide on the place, there are several factors that you have to keep in mind, including your budget, holiday expenses, etc. If you are not able to decide on a particular place,consult a travel agency where you will get details about various family holiday packages. They will also suggest some places where kids can have fun.