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W: I heard there's a newly opened supermarket in our block. Is it near the theater?

M: No. It's opposite the bank, right next to the cinema.

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M: I have failed my experiment dozens of times. I don't know if this research will succeed.

W: Don't lose heart. Failure is the mother of success. Stick to it and you will make it.

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M: How do I learn to speak French like a native speaker?

W: Well, unless you have an exceptionally good ear, you'll have to go to France.

M: Is there no other way?

W: The second best option is to spend many hours in the language lab. 

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W: What can I do for you, sir?

M: I bought this skirt here for my daughter. She likes the dark red color and style, but it's too large for her. Can I change it?

W: Sure. Wait a moment, please.

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W: That's the first film I've seen with a short break. It was hard to work out what was happening and the break even made me forget the roles' names.

M: Indeed. They kept playing the same song, but it didn't add to the atmosphere.

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W: Do you think you will join the swim team this year?

M: I'm not sure. I was swimming all last summer at school. But I'm tired of it.

W: But you are the best swimmer in our school.

M: I'm not that good. In fact, I much prefer drawing. It calms me down.

W: Oh, I didn't really know that. Is drawing what you want to do after you graduate?

M: Well, I have to be really good to survive as an artist. I think I could design buildings.

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W: I want to get some more information about our Caribbean cruise.

M: It's really a good deal. Eight days and seven nights for $3,200 per couple. This includes all your meals.

W: That is a pretty good deal, but I'm having trouble persuading my husband. He says there's nothing to do on ships. 

M: Well, have you told him about Caribbean Princess? This ship has five swimming pools, a movie theater and an art gallery. It even has a gym.

W: Oh, I'll talk it over with my husband.

M: And here's a video you can show him as well.

W: Thanks.

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W: Hi, Dan. Did you have a good time at World of Music?

M: Amazing! I had planned to take a bus there but Kiera offered me a ride. There was even a small plane flying in the sky advertising the bands. 

W: Were there any good bands?

M: Kiera saw her favorite band, The Rabbits. Penny and I listened to some hip hop together.

W: Strange. I thought she didn't like that kind of music.

M: I also saw Toby while I was trying to get tickets for The Banjos. They play country music.

W: But Toby hates that.

M: I know. He bought a ticket for a rap by an American and everyone said it was amazing. 

W: What did you think of the jazz band?

M: I didn't go. Only Sylvia went, but she said they weren't good.

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W: Mr. Green, I see you are now working at the university teaching program development.

M: Yes.

W: It says here that you are developing language lessons for the computer. So why are you interested in our company?

M: Well, the project that I'm working on is going to end in a few months, but I have become very interested in the field and would like to continue it.

W: But right now, you are developing software. If you worked for us, you would be selling software.

M: Yes, I understand that. I've been working recently on testing the program on students, and I've learned a great deal from that process. That means I can explain the product in a convincing manner.

W: Very good! All these work experiences would be an advantage. Do you have any international travel experiences? For this job, we would be sending you abroad.

M: Well, I've travelled to Asia twice. I went to China once and Korea the other time. I have always wanted to go to South America.

W: Argentina might be your choice then.

M: Wow, that sounds fascinating.

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W: This is Radio Oxton. A historic building in central Florida was destroyed early Sunday when it was crashed into by a tractor-trailer, according to a report. The accident happened at the Desert Inn and Restaurant in Yeehaw Junction. The small town is near Okeechobee. The police said Mareo Cawley was carrying orange juice at about 3: 15 am when he didn't realize he had left the road before he ran into the building. Nobody was injured in the accident. The site was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1994. Photographer Michael Brown took pictures of the accident and posted them online. He added he didn't know what happened, but losing another piece of history made him sad. The building was first built as a trading post in the 1880s according to the Florida Department of State. It once served as a restaurant, gas station and dance hall a few years ago. It was shut in 2018, according to reports.