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M: I'd like to try some local foods while travelling.

W: No problem. At dinner time, there are lots of choices for you.

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W: What kinds of sports do you like?

M: I used to play tennis and football a lot, but I like swimming most now, because it is fun and keeps me fit.

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M: Our manager asked me to go to Beijing next month to attend meetings on his behalf.

W: So that means you can visit friends and relax yourself between the meetings.

M: I hope so.

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M: Did you have good weather at the beach at the weekend?

W: Yes, it was sunny all weekend. There wasn't a cloud in the sky.

M: Wasn't it windy too?

W: Only on Sunday.

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M: The acting of this film is wonderful. In spite of the thin plot, the acting and the music have won the Academy Awards.

W: I'm sorry for the leading actor. I don't think there's any excuse for his acting in some parts.

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W: The department store has reduced all its prices by forty percent in the sales. Don't you think it's time to replace our sofa? We've had it for a long time.

M: Do you think so? What we really need is a proper lamp on the table next to the sofa. It's impossible to sit and read there at the moment.

W: Let's move one of the lamps down from the bedroom then. The blue one would look good on that table.

M: You're right.

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W: Jimmy, if you're going to pass this test, you need to take the time each day to study.

M: I think I study enough already during the week.

W: Mrs Smith told me that your grades have been low this quarter. If you can't pull them up, I will have to tell the coach that you're not allowed to play this season.

M: Don't do that, please. I will take an extra hour each night to go over the books. The team needs me.

W: Good. You know, your father or I would be happy to help you study as well. We can make flash cards.

M: I can do it on my own. I can do better.

W: Okay. As long as you try your best, I will leave you alone, but I will be checking with your teacher next week.

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W: Hi, George. This is Mary speaking. I'm calling you to ask whether you can lend me your Chinese class notes of last Friday. You know, I coughed a lot and I wasn't able to attend the Chinese and chemistry classes.

M: Oh, Jim told me about that. Are you getting better now? The head teacher and we all show great concern for you.

W: Much better now. But the doctor told me to stay at home for two more days.

M: Mm... just follow the doctor's advice. After class, I'll take my notes to your home. By the way, how can I get to your home?

W: Well, you can take the No.3 bus outside our school and get off at Green Road Bus Stop. Or you may ride a bike to that stop. Or you can take the subway and get off at Blue Whale Station. Then walk five minutes to Green Road Bus Stop. I'll be there to meet you. My home is near the stop.

M: OK. I'll ride a bike to go there and before starting off, I'll call you to remind you to meet me.

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M: You've been reading that magazine for three hours, Katie. Shouldn't you spend your time doing something a little more useful?

W: I like reading magazines. I started reading them when I was thirteen. I think literature is for old people.

M: Hey! I'm a literature major, you know!

W: Oh, yeah. I forgot. I didn't mean to hurt you. And I know that in general reading more serious stuff can be good for me, but I'm afraid I'll be out of touch with my generation. I have to keep up with the fashion world for my job, you know.

M: I'm sure you need that for your career, but you could always read literature, too. Aren't you in airports a lot? You could have read all the classics just waiting for your next flight.

W: I guess you're right. But it's hard to break a ten-year habit. I've tried to read them, and I just fell asleep after a few sentences.

M: That's your problem. Studies have shown that you have to read ten pages to get interested in a book.You should stick with it for a bit longer and see if the book draws you in.

W: Hmm. That's interesting. I guess I should try. I don't know much about anything but clothes, handbags, and shoes... oh, and how to look good in front of the camera!

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W: Attention, please! Now I will give you a brief introduction to the Winter Festival. It is a free event for all people to enjoy, and is organized by a team of volunteers. The government provides $15,000 for the festival. They also encourage the businessmen around the town to offer about $5,000.

There will be a free art exhibition on 18th, 19th and 20th December in the Center Park of the town. The opening hours are from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, and there is an opening night only on the 18th, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Different from other exhibitions, this art exhibition is really an especial one because the public will have the chance to watch the paintings which are from the town's school. And all the paintings are created by the students. It is great that the festival is going to host a wonderful music performance in the Main Exhibition Hall this year. This performance means to show some of the musical talents that we have in town. Everyone watching the performance had better not wear formal clothes but fancy dress.