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M： I don’t think I answered the fourth question correctly on the test. W： You are still worrying about it? It’s too late now. （Text 2）
W： Oh, Tan Lin. We’re almost there. Are you nervous? I can’t imagine what America is going to be like. Do you think our English is good enough？
M： Meimei, calm down. We still have a long way to go even after we get to San Francisco. （Text 3）
M： I’m going out to get some coffee. Would you like anything？
W： Well, I’ve been drinking too much coffee recently. Thanks for asking. I’d just drink the tea I have right here.
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W： I certainly hope the library will be open this Saturday. M： Here are the library hours! Weekdays 8 a.m. to 9 p. m., on Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Sundays.
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W： There was a storm warning on the radio this morning. Did you happen to be listening？ M： No, but what a pity! I guess we’ll have to change our sailing plans. Would you rather play tennis or go bicycle-riding?
（Text 6） M： Good morning, Madam. W： Good morning, I wonder if you can help. I’ve lost my coat. M： Oh, where did you lose it, Madam？ W： Ah, I left it on a bus yesterday morning. M： Can you describe it？
W： Well, it’s a long white overcoat. It’s got a belt and one of those get thick ferry collars and keeps your ears warm. It’s a very nice coat actually.
M： I am afraid we haven’t got anything like that, Madam. Sorry. （Text 7）
M： This butter has a funny taste. Perhaps it isn’t fresh. When did you buy it？ M： It has been here for only one day.
W： Sometimes supermarkets keep food on the shelf too long. Give it to me and I’ll take it back. I’ll ask them to change it for a new package. M： Do you think they will？
W： Why not? Food is expensive these days. We can’t afford to waste it. If we eat it, we might get ill.
M： Of course you are right.
W： I’ll make sure I get a fresh package this time. Is there anything else you want me to buy while I’m there？
M： No, thanks. Just butter. （Text 8）
M： My boss told me never to go to work again. W： I can’t believe it. Why？
M： I don’t know. When he told me that, I was so confused. W： Did you usually go to work late？
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M： Well, I often did.
W： When you did your work, did you think about other things？ M： Sometimes.
W： Could you use a computer？ M： No. I can only use a typewriter.
W： Well, I think I know why. You didn’t use your time well, and you didn’t learn new things.
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M： Hi, Mary. We haven’t seen each other since we graduated. Where have you been？ W： I have been to Australia. Do you still live there？ M： Oh, no. We have just moved into the new house. W： Really? Congratulations
M： Thank you, and we want to buy anew television. W： What kind of television do you want to buy？
M： A colour TV, of course, but I’m not sure about the size. Maybe we should buy a bigger one. If we buy a smaller one, we might have to change it in a few years’ time for a bigger one. That would be a waste of money. What is your opinion？
W： In my opinion, I don’t think it’s necessary to buy a very big one. M： Any reason？
W： Yes. As I know, your sitting room isn’t big enough. If you put in a very big television, that will be bad for your eyes, and a smaller size TV can also pick up good programs.
M： Mmm, that’s quite true. I’ll think about it. W： You’d better make a quick decision because the price may go up soon.
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W： I can’t decide whether to go to university or get a job. What do you think？ M： Well, if I were you, I would go on studying. W： But I don’t even know what to study. M： I advise you to major in economies. W： That’s what my parents want me to do.
M： You should take their advice. They know what’s best for you. The more you learn, the better job you’ll get.
W： But my friends will have jobs and have a lot of fun while I spend all my time doing reading and writing.
M： But if you go to university, you still have time for fun.
W： What you say makes sense. I’ll think it over. Thank you for the advice.
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Anyway, whichever way it chooses, it should serve the basic purpose of the programs—to reach a large audience and entertain us.
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