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W: Sorry, I'm late. The traffic was awful. Have you checked out our group project yet?

M: Just took a quick look. The analysis part looks pretty challenging.

W: Yeah, I think so.Why don't we go over the main points together?

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W:Hi, I'm calling about booking two rooms for this Saturday evening.

M:Sure, it is 215 pounds per room. That's the weekend price. It's 175 pounds on weekdays.

W: Okay, that works for me.

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M: Now, what would you like me to do?

W:With all the recent storms the glass in the kitchen door is broken. I really need that fixed.

M:You mean it needs replacing? I'll get that done right away.

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M：Hi, Laura.Could you spare a few minutes to talk about the on-the-job-training workshop you attended last summer? I'm considering signing up for one myself.

W: Sure, Tim. What would you like to know?

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M: How was your trip?

W: It got me right on the first day.But to my great surprise it rained quite a number of days, so I was forced to replan my route.

M: Oh, that's too bad.

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W: Hello, Fast Cycle Rentals Shop. How can I assist you?

M: Hi, I'm planning to explore the city and need a bike. Could you tell me your rental options?

W: Absolutely. For city rides, we usually recommend the classic bicycle, and it's lightweight and easy to operate on flat surfaces. You won't need a mountain or cyclocross bike unless you're tackling hills or rough ground.

M: No, I'll just be sticking to the main roads and paths.The classic one sounds fine.

W: Perfect. The price is 52 pounds for the day, a reduction of 13 pounds from our usual rate of 65.

M: Great.I'll try to come by and what's your address?

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W:Honey, let's choose a swimming pool for our family this weekend. The kids really want to go swimming.

M: Absolutely. I have checked all the swimming pools in the town, and there are several choices for us.

W: Great, tell me about them.

M: Sure.The first one is called Happy Summer mainly for young children. There's a café too, but it is only open during the day, and there is no parking lot nearby.

W: That's too bad. What are the other options?

M: Blue Ocean is quite good. It's open to entry-level swimmers, and it has changing rooms for you, so it's quite convenient.

W: Good. When does it open? We only have time in the evenings.

M: I'm afraid it opens from 9 am to 5 pm every day.How about Water Bay? It opens from 2 pm to 9 pm and it provides free lockers for your stuff.

W: I might consider that.

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W: Good morning. May I come in?

M: Good morning, Ms. Lin, please take a seat.I'd like to start with a quick overview of your background. Could you tell me why you left your last position?

W:My previous job required frequent night shifts, and with a young child at home, I found it impossible to manage.

M： Understood.I think there are some options for you. The first one is reception assistant at the Parkview Hotel. This hotel has quite an international flavor, so you'll need to speak at least two foreign languages.

W: Sure, I can speak fluent French and Chinese.

M： Excellent.Another choice is general assistant at the Lakeside Hotel. To be honest, the pay is rather low, but the meals are provided free of charge.

W: That sounds great, but can I have a few days to think it over and go back to you later?

M: That's no problem.

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M:Good afternoon and welcome to The City Hour today. We have with us, Cynthia Smith, who is in charge of this year's City Fair.

W: Hello, Ron.

M: Well, Cynthia, would you start by giving us some of the basic information about the fair? Where will it take place this year?

W:I know most people expect the fair to be held at the amusement ground as usual, but we have to change the location this year. They're building the new school nearby, and the amusement ground is used to store construction materials, so we've moved it to the city park.

M: That will be a great place for the fair. Could you tell our listeners about the event plan for Saturday and Sunday, the main days of the fair?

W: On Saturday evening, there will be a cartoon show and a magic show for children.On Sunday afternoon, the whole family can enjoy a concert by the lake.

M: I'm sure that will be very popular. Thank you for sharing the information with us.

W: Thank you for inviting me.

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The Adbourne Film Festival, which was started in 1996 by Joanne Smith, is held in the last two weeks of August every year. It also runs a film competition for children under 18, which has a different theme every year.Last year for example, the theme was “Future Planet”, and the winner was a 10-minute documentary encouraging teenagers to be more aware of the environmental issues, focusing on getting kids to cycle to school instead of going by car. This year, the theme is “Sporting Nation”. Every year the competition presents excellent prizes donated by local businesses, including shops and hotels.This year, you can win a top-quality movie camera worth over 800 pounds.

Application forms are on the website and the deadline for sending in your film to enter the competition is the last day of May. Since it's mid-March, you'll have plenty of time to work on it throughout April and May.