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W: How much are these T-shirts?
M: The regular price is ＄15 each, but we have them on sale this week for ＄12. If you buy two, then it's ＄20.
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W: The meeting will begin at 8:30. Don't worry.
M: I see. There is a quarter to go.
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M: Why didn't your husband come to the wedding with you?
W: He's come back from Germany and is too tired. He also visited Italy and England before that.
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M: Hi, honey, our radio doesn't work. What do you think I should do?
W: Why not call Mr. Smith? He may help us.
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W: I really feel like going shopping. I hear they're having some great sales at Century City.
M: Annie, can't you ever think about anything but clothes? I mean, to me, clothes are just something to put on.
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W: Did you watch TV last night?
M: Yes, I did.
W: It was a good game, wasn't it?
M: Oh, I didn't watch the football match. I wanted to, but my wife preferred to watch an old film.
W: What a pity! It was quite exciting. Both teams played very well.
M: How did it finish?
W: It finished in a draw. What was the film like?
M: It was quite good, but I missed the beginning of it because I had to eat first.
W: Did your wife enjoy it?
M: No. After half an hour she stopped watching and started to read a book.
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M: This year I want to get a new job.
W: Really? You just said your boss has praised you recently.
M: Yeah. And I make good money now, but the hours are long. How about you? What do you plan to do this year?
W: I'm not sure. This year I want to meet some new people and do something fun. Maybe I need a hobby. I love to dance. I'd like to study modern dance.
M: You should take a class. Then you can do something fun and meet other people too.
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M: I feel so upset.
W: What's the matter with you?
M: I've bought a mobile phone and I don't know how to use it.
W: Didn't you read the instruction book?
M: Er, the book is completely in French and I know little French.
W: I see. You can turn to Mr. White, our new neighbor. I heard he stayed in France for two years and now he is working as a French teacher in a middle school. I think he can tell you how to use the phone. He is also a friend of Mr. Fort and Mrs. Smith.
M. Thanks a lot. That's a good idea. I will pay a visit to him this evening.
W: Just now I saw him and his wife leave for holiday. You can visit him the day after tomorrow, that is Sunday.
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M: I'd like to confirm your educational background, Miss Shelly. Your major was English, wasn't it?
W: Right. I graduated from New York University.
M: Fine. And could you please tell me if you have any work experience?
W: Well, I'm working for Singapore Airlines at the moment, in their San Francisco office.
M: I see. And would you mind telling me your present salary?
W: I'm making ＄2,260 a month at present. And I know your starting salary of the position is about ＄ 2,400 a month.
M: That's right.
W: I'd like to know if your company provides opportunities for further education.
M: Yes, our employees are allowed to take up six hours a week at full pay to attend college courses.
W: That's very generous.
M: Well. I've enjoyed talking with you. We'll inform you within the week.
W: Thank you. I appreciate the time you've given me.
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