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M:My plane leaves at 8:00,and...hey Kate,are you crying? W:Well,it’s summer vacation and you’re going away. Text 2
W:I need some film to take some pictures on my vacation. M:Will you be shooting mainly indoors or outdoors? W:Outdoors.I’ll be on the beach every day. Text 3
M:Is this Partelli Mattresses? I’d like to order a table for two.
W:You have the wrong number.This is a private house,not a store.What number were you trying to reach?
M:288-2351.Oh,wait...I read the listing wrong.Sorry to have bothered you. Text 4
W:It doesn’t look as though these plants have been watered for a long time.
M:I came around with the watering pot just two days ago.Are you sure the leaves are getting enough light?
W:Maybe that’s the answer.Can you help me move this plant closer to the window? Text 5
M:Hi,my car’s been making a strange noise and I seem to be losing power.
W:OK,I will have a look at it and should be able to tell you what’s wrong in about an hour. M:An hour! I’m in a bit of a hurry.Do you think you can finish any sooner?
W:I’m sorry but these things take time.We’ll be happy to call a taxi for you if you don’t have time to wait. Text 6
M:Hi Mari.Sorry I’m late.
W:That’s OK.I haven’t ordered yet.So,what’s new? M:Nothing much.How’re things with you? W:Same as usual.Overworked.Underpaid.
M:Oh,I’ve got this new boss.She works twenty-five hours a day,and expects everybody else to do the same.I’ve been working till at least ten o’clock every night this week. W:Well,it’s Friday evening now,so you can relax a bit. Text 7
W:Thank you for shopping at Dale’s Clothing Store.Your total is $120.Would you like a plastic
bag for your clothes?
M:No,but I need to shorten these pants.Do you provide a tailoring service,too?
W:Yes,sir.We have professionals to do that for you for an extra $5 per pair of
pants.However,please be advised that once clothes are changed,they can’t be returned anymore.
M:I understand.So when is the soonest time to pick up my pants? W:Well,I think tomorrow is OK. Text 8
M:What can I do for you?
W:I’d like to go to Walt Disney World,but I have never been there before.So I need your help to
plan my trip.Can you tell me some information on flights to Florida?
[来源:Zxxk.Com][来源学*科*网Z*X*X*K]M:OK.Do you want to go first class,business class,or economy class? W:Oh,economy class,of course.I’d like the lowest fare you can find. M:All right.And that’s one-way or round trip?
W:Round trip.I’d like to leave on Sunday the 12th and return on Saturday the 18th.
M:Well,there’s a very low fare.It’s only $345,but it’s not direct.You have to change planes in
Chicago.There’s a direct,nonstop flight,but the fare on that one is $680. W:That’s OK.I’ll change planes in Chicago.
M:OK.That’s flight 690.It departs at 8:15 a.m.on Sunday the 12th and arrives in Orlando at 12:15. W:That sounds good. Text 9
W:Hi,Mark.Can you give me some details about the meeting next month? M:OK.I’ll help if I can.
W:Well,firstly,according to the schedule,when am I presenting?
M:Your presentation is on Tuesday 8th September at 10 a.m.Is that OK? W:Wednesday at 10 would be better for me. M:Fine.I’ll change your time to Wednesday. W:Thanks.What about the hotel? M:Everyone is staying in the Manor.
W:I’ll tell Rachel and Sam.They asked me this morning.
M:I’m going to post everybody an information paper with the meeting details,probably at the end
of next week. Please tell Rachel and Sam.
W:OK.I’ll let them know.In fact,we’re meeting later today at 4 so I can tell them then. M:Right.So any plans for the rest of the morning?
W:Not really.I’m just going to finish a few reports and then it’s lunch.
M:Sounds good.Thanks for your call.You can get further information by e-mail. W:OK.Thanks.Bye. M:Bye. Text 10
W:Good afternoon,everyone.We’re delighted to welcome today a representative from the Red Cross,Mr.John Francis,who is going to talk to us about the work of the organization and about some basic aspects of First Aid.
M:Thank you,Mrs.Brown.Well,I’m pleased to tell you something about this organization.The Red Cross movement was started by a businessman called Jean Henri Dunant.His interest in the innocent people caught up in war began in 1859 when he witnessed the effects of a very fierce battle in Italy.At the time,he organized all the villagers to help the wounded soldiers and make sure they had food and basic medical attention.In 1864,the same gentleman,together with four Swiss colleagues from his hometown,organized a conference which laid the foundations for the now famous organization.So that Red Cross workers could always be recognized,they created their own symbol.They chose a red cross on a white background.It is protected by the laws.Sometimes we find that the red cross has been used as a decorative symbol or to represent first aid stations but this is actually wrong because using the red cross for anything other than the international organization is actually against the law.Even though we often associate a red cross with hospitals and medical treatment,in Australia,as in many countries,the recognized symbol for first aid and medical centres,in fact,is a white cross on a green background.
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One possible version： Dear Smith,
I’m Li Hua,a student of Xinhua Senior Middle School.I plan to study further in your school after graduation. However,I don’t know how to prepare for it.I sincerely hope you can give me some useful advice.
Firstly,I’d like to know how to write an application and how to prepare for the interview.Secondly,I have some trouble in communicating with foreigners fluently because of my poor spoken English.I wonder what I should do to improve my oral English efficiently.Finally,since there are some differences between Chinese cultures and American cultures,I want you to tell me how to avoid serious culture shock in America.
I would appreciate it if you could help me.