M: Yes, we can have as many children as we want, but most people decide to have only one or two. And some people decide not to have any.
W: Why do they decide not to have any? In the old days, we Chinese always wanted to have as many as possible. Some still do now.
M: Some people prefer to devote all their energy to their work or to seek their own interests and travel. And others see so many problems in the world that they refuse to bring children into such a difficult environment.
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W: Hey, just look! What do you think of my new equipment? The wide screen TV, and my new DVD player, and… Here, let me show you my…
M: But where did you get the money to buy all these? Did you borrow money from Mom and Dad again? W: Of course not. I got them with this!
M: What? Have you been using Dad‘s credit card again? What a student you are!
W: No. it‘s mine. It‘s a student credit card. I got an application in the mail.
M: How does a student credit card control spending? The interest rates of student credit card are usually high. And how are you going to pay your credit card bill?
W: With my birthday money. It‘s coming up in a week.
M: Listen! Let‘s sit down and talk about how you‘re going to pay things back, and maybe we can come up with a budget that will help you get out of this mess. That‘s the least I can do.
W: OK.
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M: Good morning, John Blare speaking.
W: Good morning, Mr. Blare. My name is Kate Brown. I‘m calling you about the typist‘s job you advertised. M: Oh, yes. Have you ever been a typist before?
W: Yes. I have ever worked in a publishing house. My job was typing then.
M: Fine.
W: Could you tell me what the working hours are?
M: Well, basically, we work for 38 hours every week. The company is open from 8:30 to 4:30, Monday to Thursday. Friday is closed earlier, at 2:30.
W: Thank you. And what is the pay for the basic working week?
M: $428. If you work overtime, there will be more. Would you like to come and see me? What about tomorrow at 10:30?
W: 10:30 tomorrow. That would be fine.
M: Do you know the address?
W: 482 Lowland Road, Kent Street. Is that right?
M: Yes. I will see you tomorrow morning then.
W: Thanks. Bye.