Jessica: that was a really good meal, Gordon. Goedon: It sure was. I couldn't eat another bite. J: well, it is getting pretty late. I think we should go home. G: you're right. I have to get up early to go to work tomorrow. J: let's see how much the b...
J: waiter, a table for two please. W: yes, this way please. J: can we see the menu please? W: here you are. J: what's good today? W: I recommend crisp beef and fried duck. J: we don't want that. Well, perhaps we'll begin with mushroom soup and follow...
Dick: can I get you something to drink? Cathy: sure, but I don't drink much. So I don't know what to order. D: so how about an aperitif? C: it sounds great. I'd like to start with a Compari. D: stirred or shaken? C: stirred will be fine. D: here you...
D: the dinner was really good. It knocked my socks off. C: that's very kind of you to say so. Let's try some after-dinner wines. D: great. Sweet wines are my favorite. They always make a great finish to a decilious meal. C: do you prefer brandy or po...
Kate: I can't believe finals will be here in just two weeks. Once again, I'm not even close to being ready! You'd think that by now I'd learn how tp budget my time better. Mary: welcome to the club! I was doing fine until after midterms. Then I took...
J: hello, Kate! How are you doing? K: fine, thanks. How are you? J: fine. How are your term papers? K: on my lord. I haven't really started them. J: how could it be? They are due two weeks later. K: I know but I was busy with my part-time job the las...
Frank: hi, Mary! What do you like to do in your spare time? Mary: well, I spend a lot of time watching movies. F: what a concidence! I also watch a lot of movies. M: oh really, Frank? What kind of movies do you like? F: actually, I watch whichever mo...
Iris: why are you so upset today, Maria? Cheer up! M: oh, Iris, its about the job with the PR company. I: its a great opportunity. You should be happy with the offer. M: but my mother wont allow me to accept any part-time job. Im afraid she will say...
I: hey, Maris, are you a part-timer? M: part-timer? Is that a new buzzword? I: oh, its pretty popular among my classmates these days. So are you? M: sure, I have a part-time job as a bartender. I: cool! It must be amazing to work at a bar! M: yeah, b...
Lucas:well, I finished my last final today. Mary:the end of all the hard work for my master's. what a nice feeling to get my degree! L:do you want to attend the convocation? M:certainly. After years of hard work, I wouldn't miss it. By the way, where...
L: I'll always remember my college days. M: oh yeah? L: It was one of the best times in my life. It was tough, but I made it. I became a college graduate. M: how did you feel when you graduated? L: it was a pround day for me. My family attend the gra...
Jerry: I really admire you, Diana. Diana: why, Jerry? Your words just came out of the blue. J: you are really happy and able to achieve high scores at school. D: I work very hard and that's it, you know, practice makes perfect. J: isn't there anythin...
H: I swear I will never shop at a street market in China. It's a terrible place full of excellent profiteers! You have to keep an eye whenever it comes to paying for something. J: cool down, Harry! What are you really mad about? Did you get ripped of...
Liu: (having lunch with Joseph) have you ever been invited to a Chinese feast? Joesph:sure. Beijingers are distinguished for their warmth and hospitality. L: as far as you could see, is dining at a Chinese table a distinct experience? To what extent...
L: the last thing to be ignored at a Chinese dinner table is to keep modest. J: does that suggest diners avoid speaking much? The same is true in the West. L: no, alsolutely not! On the contrary, you'll be considered a well-connected, sociable man, i...
