爱华网Level 2
Unit201
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Lin Fei: Good morning, Mr Wang. I plan to apply for a student visato the U.K. Could you tell me how I should prepare for this?
Wang: Yes. First get 2Application Forms and have one filled in English and the other inChinese.
Lin Fei: But where can I get the Form?
Wang: It can be downloadedfrom the Embassy's website and it's also available from mostbranches of the CITIC Industrial Bank, free of charge.
Lin Fei: What else do I need to prepare?
Wang: Quite a lot! Twopassport photos, your passport, the Notice of Admission, yourdiploma; transcripts of your courses and grades, and the results ofyour IELTS test, etc.
Lin Fei: Thank you very much for all this info...
Wang: Any time!
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Secretary: The U.K. Embassy-Beijing's Nonimmigrant Visa Unit. Can Ihelp you?
Lin Fei: Yes, Madam. I'd like to make aninterview appointment with the visa officer, please.
Secretary: Have you filled the Application Forms and got thedocuments ready as required?
Lin Fei: Yes.
Secretary: Your name, please?
Lin Fei: My name is Lin Fei.
Secretary: Thank you. Your appointment date is July 6, 15:00 andyour number is 44.
Lin Fei: July 6, 15:00, No.44. Thank you...
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Lin Fei: By the way, how much is the applicationfee, please?
Secretary: It's RMB830.
Lin Fei: Is it refundable?
Secretary: No.
Lin Fei: Is there anything I am not supposed tobring to my appointment?
Secretary: For security reasons, you should not bring any cellularphone, beeper, briefcase or handbag.
Lin Fei: Many thanks.
Secretary: My pleasure.
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Officer: Mr. Lin, why do you want to go to the UnitedKingdom?
Lin Fei: I want to learn English and learn about the culture there.Here is my Notice of Admission from the London LanguageInstitute.
Officer: Do you plan to work during your spare time?
Lin Fei: No, sir. But I may try to find a job during vacations, ifI'm permitted.
Officer: Do you worry about your tuition and living expenses inBritain?
Lin Fei: Not at all, sir. This is my passbook.
Officer: What will you do after you have completed yourstudy?
Lin Fei: I must return to China. With a good command of English, Ican easily find a very good job either as an English teacher or asan interpreter.
Officer: All right. Glad to have talked with you. Goodbye.
Lin Fei: Goodbye.
Unit202
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Lin Fei: What flights do you have from Beijingto London next Tuesday?
Assistant: Just a second and I'll find out what's available.
Lin Fei: I need an economy ticket.
Assistant: British Airlines has a flight leaving at 13:30.
Lin Fei: I guess that's OK.
Assistant: May I have your name, please?
Lin Fei: Yes. I'm Lin Fei.
Assistant: Please come to collect the ticket and pay for it beforenext Monday.
LinFei:By the way, what time should I check in?
Assistant: Please arrive at the airport half an hour beforedeparture time.
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Stewardess: Passport, please.
Lin Fei: Here you are.
Stewardess: Please have all your luggage examined here. ... Now,would you please put your luggage on the scale and show me yourticket, please?
Lin Fei: Here you are. ... Ismy luggage overweight?
Stewardess: It's all right. Now please put these labels on theluggage. ... All right, here are your passport and ticket. This isyour boarding pass for the flight. You'll board from Gate10A.
Lin Fei: Thank you very much.Goodbye.
Stewardess: Thank you. Have a nice flight.
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Stewardess: Good afternoon, sir. Welcome aboard!
Lin Fei: Good afternoon. Myseat is in the non-smoking section. Where is it exactly?
Stewardess: This way, please. That's your seat by the window.
Lin Fei: Thank you.
Stewardess: My pleasure. Please be seated. The plane is about totake off.
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Stewardess: What can I do for you?
Lin Fei: A glass of orangejuice, please.
Stewardess: Just a moment, please. ... Here you are.
Lin Fei: Thank you. By theway, I'd like to watch the movie on screen, but I can't get thesound to work.
Stewardess: You need to use this button here.
Lin Fei: Oh, I see. Thankyou.
Stewardess: What do you want, sir? Beef or chicken?
Lin Fei: Beef please.
Stewardess: Anything to drink?
Lin Fei: Yes. B eer,please.
Stewardess: Enjoy yourself, sir.
Lin Fei: Thank you!
Unit203
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Lin Fei: Excuse me, but could you tell me where I can claim mybaggage, please?
Officer: You just go to the baggage claim area and it's in thecenter of the hall over there.
Lin Fei: Thank you. By the way, where should I go through theCustoms?
Officer: After you've collected your baggage, you can go to thathall. The Customs is right there.
Lin Fei: Thank you very much.
Officer: You're welcome.
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Officer: Show me your passport, please.
Lin Fei: Here you are.
Officer: Fill in this Customs Baggage Declaration Form,please.
Lin Fei: Yes.
Officer: Any arms, munitions, living plants or animals?
Lin Fei: No.
Officer: Any cigarettes or liquor?
Lin Fei: Yes. I've brought some cigarettes and liquor as gifts formy friends in Britain.
Officer: How much foreign currency are you carrying?
Lin Fei: 2000 pounds, sir.
Officer: Please make a record of it here. Anything else todeclare?
Lin Fei: No, sir.
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Officer: What's in the suitcase?
Lin Fei: My personal effects.
Officer: Would you mind opening it?
Lin Fei: Not at all. Do I have to pay duty on them?
Officer: No. What's in the bag?
Lin Fei: The gifts, as I have said.
Officer: Please put them on the counter.
Lin Fei: Sure.
Officer: I'm afraid we'll have to charge you some duty on theliquor. Please proceed to the next hall and pay the duty there.
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Officer: Can I help you?
Lin Fei: I need to pay the duty on the liquor I'm carrying.
Officer: Could you show me the Declaration Form, please?
Lin Fei: Here you are.
Officer: Yes. You're carrying 6 bottles of liquor and we'll tax you15% each. That'll be 30 pounds please.
Lin Fei: Here you are.
Officer: Here is your receipt. You're through with the customsformalities.
Lin Fei: Thank you.
Unit204
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Lin Fei: David, I'm looking for an apartment. Do you know where Icould go for information?
David: Let me see. There are several ways tofind an apartment. You may look over the ads in the college andlocal newspapers. But the best way is to consult the Housing Officeon campus.
Lin Fei: Thank you. I think I'll go to the Housing Office rightaway.
David: Yes. You'd better go before it's toolate.
Lin Fei: I really appreciate your advice.
David: You're very welcome. Good luck and don'tforget to call me up as soon as you get settled down.
Lin Fei: I will. Goodbye and have a nice day.
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Assistant: Hi. What can I do for you?
Lin Fei: Hi. I applied for accommodation beforecoming and my name is Lin Fei from China.
Assistant: Wait a minute, please. Yes, your name is on thelist.
Lin Fei: That's very good.
Assistant: Would you plan to live on-campus or off-campus?
Lin Fei: Well, I don't know. I want to pay avisit to the accommodation before I make my decision.
Assistant: Why not? But please let us know as soon as you make upyour mind.
Lin Fei: I will. Thank you very much.
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Lin Fei: Hello, Mr Wilson. I saw youradvertisement "Apartment to Let" in today's newspaper. Is it stillavailable?
Landlord: Yes. Come right in and have a look around.
Lin Fei: Oh, it's quite roomy and airy. How muchis it?
Landlord: The monthly rent is 240 pounds if you think it'sO.K.
Lin Fei: Well, I'd like to take it if you candrop the rent to 200 pounds.
Landlord: Deal! When do you want to move in?
Lin Fei: How about next week?
Landlord: Fine. Here is the lease. Please sign and return it to meas soon as possible.
Lin Fei: OK.
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Wilson: Welcome to your new home, Mr...?
Lin Fei: Lin. Pleased to meet you!
Wilson: Pleased to meet you too! My name isAlexander Wilson. Call me Alex.
Lin Fei: Yes, Alex.
Wilson: I won't charge you anything forelectricity and gas. And you can use the kitchen as much as youlike.
Lin Fei: It's very kind of you, Alex.
Wilson: Do make yourself feel at home.
Lin Fei: I'm already home.
Wilson: Ha-ha-ha!
Unit205
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Lin Fei: Hello! May I speak to Mr David Wang, please?
David: Speaking.
Lin Fei: Hi! David! This is Lin Fei. I'm calling to tell you I'verented a nice apartment and moved in yesterday.
David: Congratulations!
Lin Fei: My address is 86 Elm Street. The landlord is called MrAlexander Wilson. My phone number here is 564-7783. Please drop inwhenever you feel like it.
David: Thanks. I will.
Lin Fei: Bye-bye!
David: Bye!
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Lin Fei:Hello! May I speak to Mr. Harris, please?
Mrs. Harris: Hello! He is not in at this moment. May I ask who iscalling?
Lin Fei: Myname is Lin Fei. I arrived in London from China last week.
Mrs. Harris: Oh! Mr. Lin. How nice! This is Mrs. Harris. I heardBob mention your name but we didn't know you'd arrive so soon. CanI take a message?
Lin Fei:Would you please tell him Lin Fei called and ask him to callback?
Mrs. Harris: May I have your phone number please?
Lin Fei:564-7783.
Mrs. Harris: OK. I'll give him the message.
Lin Fei:Thank you.
Mrs. Harris: You're welcome.
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Professor: This is London Language Institute.
Lin Fei: This is Lin. May I speak to ProfessorSmith?
Professor: Speaking.
Lin Fei: Professor Smith, I'm supposed topreside over tomorrow morning's discussion. I'm sorry, but I can'tcome.
Professor: What's the problem?
Lin Fei: I've got a temperature and have feltbad for several days.
Professor: I'm sorry to hear that. It sounds like you need a goodrest, then.
Lin Fei: Will you manage to find someone else tochair the discussion?
Professor: I'm sure I can. Please don't worry. I hope you recoversoon!
Lin Fei: Thank you very much, ProfessorSmith.
Professor: Goodbye.
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Operator: This is the Overseas Operator. What can I do foryou?
Lin Fei: Yes, operator. I want to make a collectcall to the following number: country code 86, area code 10,68747543.
Operator: Your name please?
Lin Fei: Lin Fei.
Operator: What number are you calling from?
Lin Fei: Area code 71, 5647783.
Operator: Thank you.
Father: Hello!
Operator: Will you accept a collect call from Lin Fei?
Father: Lin Fei? Oh yes, of course.
Operator: Go ahead, sir.
Lin Fei: Hi, dad! How are you? ...
Unit206
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Clerk: Can I help you?
Lin Fei: Yes. I want to send a registered air-mail letter toChina.
Clerk: OK. That'll be 60p for postage and 20pfor registration. That comes to 80p, please.
Lin Fei: Here is 1 pound.
Clerk: Here is your change. Please wait for yourreceipt. ... Here is your receipt.
Lin Fei: Thank you!
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Clerk: Anything else?
Lin Fei: Yes, 20 postcards, 5 air-mail stamps and one roll of 5010-pence stamps, please.
Clerk: That'll be 11.20 pounds please.
Lin Fei: Here is 12 pounds.
Clerk: Here is your change. Anything else?
Lin Fei: No. Oh yes, could you tell me where I can mail thisletter?
Clerk: Just drop it in the mail box at thecorner.
Lin Fei: Thank you very much.
Clerk: You're welcome.
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Clerk: Can I help you?
Lin Fei: I want to pick up my package. This is the notice Ireceived.
Clerk: Let me see... Hmm... Just a minute. ...Here it is. We need your signature or I.D. on this note.
Lin Fei: All right. Can I mail this parcel to China?
Clerk: What's in it?
Lin Fei: Two books. Please insure them for 20 pounds.
Clerk: No problem, sir.
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Lin Fei: Can I have this money order cashed, please?
Clerk: Yes sir. But you'll have to endorse itfirst.
Lin Fei: Oh, yes.
Clerk: Can I see your I.D. card?
Lin Fei: Sure.
Clerk: Yes, that's fine. Here you are. 1000pounds.
Lin Fei: Thanks.
Clerk: You're welcome.
Unit207
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Clerk: Good morning. Can I help you?
Lin Fei: Yes, Miss. I'd like to open an account here.
Clerk: We have both checking and savingsaccounts. Which do you want?
Lin Fei: What's the difference between them?
Clerk: With a checking account, you can writechecks to pay your bills. The minimum amount for opening a checkingaccount is 500 pounds.
Lin Fei: How about a savings account?
Clerk: The most common savings account is calleda pass book savings account and there is no minimum for the firstdeposit.
Lin Fei: I think I'll open a savings account.
Clerk: By all means.
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Clerk: Can I help you, sir?
Lin Fei: I want to withdraw 200 pounds from my account.
Clerk: How would you like it?
Lin Fei: Five-pound notes, please.
Clerk: Anything else?
Lin Fei: Yes, could you tell me my balance?
Clerk: Yes, sir. Your balance is 1,678pounds.
Lin Fei: Thank you.
Clerk: You're welcome.
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Clerk: Can I help you?
Lin Fei: Yes. May I exchange these pounds into US dollars?
Clerk: Sure, sir. How do you want it?
Lin Fei: It's all the same to me. By the way, could you tell me theexchange rate today?
Clerk: It's 100 to 138, sir. Here is your money,sir.
Lin Fei: Many thanks.
Clerk: My pleasure.
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Lin Fei: Hello, Miss. I've got a problem.
Clerk: What is it?
Lin Fei: I lost my passbook this morning. What shall I do?
Clerk: I'm sorry to hear that. Please write downyour name and your passbook number so that I can check it foryou.
Lin Fei: Yes, certainly.
Clerk: Please wait here for a few minutes. ...It's all right. Your account is OK.
Lin Fei: Oh, thank God!
Clerk: Now complete this form and we'll give youa new account with a fresh number.
Lin Fei: Thank you so much.
Clerk: Not at all. Take care of it thistime.
Lin Fei: Yes, I certainly will.
Unit208
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Bob: Come onin and make yourself at home.
Lin Fei: Thank you.
Bob: Let meintroduce my wife, Betty.
Lin Fei: Nice to meet you, Mrs Harris?
Betty: Nice to meet you, too. Please call meBetty.
Lin Fei: Okay. Betty.
Bob: Andthis is my daughter, Karen.
Lin Fei: Hello, Karen.
Karen: Hi.
Bob: Let metake your coat.
Lin Fei: Thank you. By the way, this is for you.
Bob: Wine!How nice! Thank you very much.
Lin Fei: Don't mention it.
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Bob: Wouldyou care for anything to drink?
Lin Fei: Yes, please. What do you have?
Bob: Well,we have tea, beer, wine, orange juice.
Lin Fei: I'll have some orange juice, please...You have a lovelyhouse here.
Bob: Thankyou. We really like it, too.
Lin Fei: How long have you lived here?
Bob: Let mesee, about two years. Would you like me to show you around?
Lin Fei: Ah, great!
Bob: Thisway, please.
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Lin Fei: You are an excellent cook, Betty.
Betty: Thank you. Would you like some morefood?
Lin Fei: Well, I'll have some steak, please.
Betty: Here you are.
Lin Fei: Thank you. Mmmm, this is really very good.
Betty: I'm glad you like it.
Lin Fei: That was a wonderful meal.
Betty: Well, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Now, howabout some dessert?
Lin Fei: That would be great.
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Lin Fei:Well, Betty, dinner was delicious. Thank you very much.
Betty: Thank you, Lin Fei.
Lin Fei:It's getting very late, I think I should be going.
Bob: So soon?
Lin Fei:Yes, I'm afraid so. Thanks for inviting me.
Bob: It's my pleasure. Hope to see you again soon.
Lin Fei:Well, goodbye.
Bob and Betty: Goodbye.
Unit209
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Waitress: This is Britannia Fish Restaurant. What Can I do for you,sir?
Lin Fei: I'd like to reserve a table for three onSaturday evening this week, And I'd like to have a table near thewindow facing the Thames. Would that be OK?
Waitress: Certainly, sir. May I have your name, please?
Lin Fei: Yes. My name is Lin Fei.
Waitress: Okay, Mr. Lin... a table for three... Saturday evening.At what time, sir?
Lin Fei: 7:30. OK?
Waitress: Yes. Thank you for calling, sir. See you then.
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Lin Fei: Good evening. I reserved a table theother day and my name is Lin Fei.
Waitress: This way, please. Here is the menu, sir.
Lin Fei: Thank you.
Waitress: Would you care for a drink?
Lin Fei: Yes. Betty?
Betty: Orange Juice,please.
Lin Fei: How about you, Mr. Harris?
Bob: Tea, please.
Lin Fei: Same here.
Waitress: All right. Just a moment, please.
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Waitress: Here are your drinks. May I take your order now,Madam?
Betty: Thank you. What's today's special?
Waitress: Crabmeat Newburg, Lobster Thermidor, and Fried FishSteak.
Betty: Lobster Thermidor, please.
Bob: Fish Steak, medium, please.
Lin Fei: Fish Steak too, but well-done, please.
Waitress: Any drink to go with that?
Lin Fei: How about a bottle of red wine, Mr and Mrs. Harris?
Bob and Betty: Red wine is good.
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Lin Fei: Waitress, bill please.
Waitress: Yes, sir. I hope you enjoyed your dinner.
Bob and Betty: Yes, we did.
Betty: The food here is really special and always delicious.
Lin Fei: This is for you, Miss.
Waitress: Thank you very much, sir.
Bob: It's been a wonderful evening. Thank you for invitingus.
Lin Fei: It's my greatest pleasure to have you.
Betty: I'm afraid we must be going, Mr. Lin. Thank you!
Lin Fei: Thank you! Goodbye, Bob and Betty.
Bob and Betty: Goodbye.
Unit210
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Lin Fei: Excuse me. I was toldto transfer to the No.11 around the Park. Could you do me a favorand tell me when to get off?
Bus-Driver: Sure. Fifty pence, please.
Lin Fei: Do I have to pay thefare with the exact change?
Bus-Driver: Not necessary in London. I can break any notes foryou.
Lin Fei: Here's onepound.
Bus-Driver: Here's your change. Step back and take a seat, please.... Hyde Park! Hyde Park!
Lin Fei: Thank you!
Bus-Driver: Cheerio!
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Lin Fei: Which train would get me to York by 16:30?
Clerk: If you caught the 11:35, you'd be thereat 16:14.
Lin Fei: One first-class single to York, please.
Clerk: 12 pounds and 20 pence, please.
Lin Fei: Here you are.
Clerk: Here is your change and ticket. 11:35,Platform 4.
Lin Fei: Need I change trains?
Clerk: No. It's a through train.
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Lin Fei: Taxi! York Gallery, please. I have to be there before 5o'clock.
Driver: Don't worry. We have plenty of time. ...Here we are, sir. You've still got a quarter to spare. One poundand forty pence, please.
Lin Fei: Thank you very much indeed. Here is 2 pounds. Give me 40p,please.
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Lin Fei: Excuse me, but I'mtrying to get to Queensway.
Pedestrian: Take the District to Notting Hill and then get theCentral.
Lin Fei: Where do I gonow?
Pedestrian: Take the escalator on your right.
Lin Fei: Thank you verymuch.
Pedestrian: My pleasure.
Unit211
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David: Lin Fei, this is Susan.
Lin Fei: I'm very glad to meet you Susan.
Susan: It's a pleasure to meet you. How do youlike London so far?
Lin Fei: Well, I can't get over how different the weather ishere.
Susan: Oh, you'll get used to it soon.
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Friend: Well, hello, stranger! Have you moved orsomething?
Lin Fei: No. I went to York for a few weeks.
Friend: Oh, really? For what?
Lin Fei: I went to the York Gallery to collect some materials formy paper. How are you doing?
Friend: Can't complain, you know. Why not comefor a drink this weekend?
Lin Fei: I'd love to, but I'm hunting for a job these days.
Friend: All right. Good luck to you, then.
Lin Fei: Thank you. Goodbye!
Friend: Bye-bye!
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Lin Fei: Happy Birthday, Susan!
Susan: Thank you! Do come in, please!
Lin Fei: And this is for you!
Susan: How nice it is! Oh, Lin, Thank you everso much!
Lin Fei: Sure!
David: Many happy returns of the day.
Susan: Oh, David, thank you.
David: Look what I've brought!
Susan: What a big birthday cake! Oh, David,you're so sweet!
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Lin Fei: Merry Christmas, Professor Smith.
Smith: The same to you!
Lin Fei: Are you doing anything special?
Smith: Yes. My parents and daughter are all hereto join a big celebration. Would you join us?
Lin Fei: Sorry. All the overseas students are having a partytonight. And my parents are coming to visit me to celebrate NewYear's Day. So I will not be able to join you. Thank you all thesame.
Smith: Happy new year to you and yourparents.
Lin Fei: Thank you. The same to you!
Unit212
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David: Good morning, Lin Fei. You look pal Areyou all right?
Lin Fei: Morning, David. I'm afraid not.
David: What's wrong with you?
Lin Fei: I've had a temperature for two days.
David: Why not go and see the doctor?
Lin Fei: I've been busy writing the term paper.
David: Don't be silly. Nothing is above health!The sooner, the better!
Lin Fei: Thank you. I'll follow your advice.
David: Take care! Hope you'll be bettersoon.
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Doctor: Hello, this is Doctor Hall's office. MayI help you?
Lin Fei: I would like to make an appointment to see thedoctor.
Doctor: Would 4 o'clock this afternoon beconvenient?
Lin Fei: I'm afraid I've got a temperature. So I would like anappointment as soon as possible.
Doctor: Let me see, 1 p.m., OK?
Lin Fei: That's fine.
Doctor: Could you give me your full name, addressand phone number?
Lin Fei: OK.
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Doctor: Now, what seems to be the trouble?
Lin Fei: I have had a sore throat for a few days. And I'm feelingchills and a fever now.
Doctor: Let me take your temperature. Would youput the thermometer under your arm?
Lin Fei: OK.
Doctor: You do have a temperature. Now, let melook at your throat. Mm ... Inflammation of the tonsils.
Lin Fei: Is it serious?
Doctor: Oh, no. I'll give you an injection tobring your temperature down, and prescribe some medicine foryou.
Lin Fei: What should I do to get better soon?
Doctor: Drink plenty of water and rest q.
Lin Fei: Thank you.
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Lin Fei: Excuse me. Can I have theseprescriptions filled, please?
Assistant: Certainly, I'll have them filled for you if you justwait a few minutes.
Lin Fei: Thank you.
Assistant: Here's your medicine.
Lin Fei: Can you tell me how to take themedicine?
Assistant: Yes. Take two of these pills three times a day aftermeals and 2 tablespoons of the syrup every 2 hours.
Lin Fei: Thank you for your help.
Unit213
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Assistant: Anything I can do for you?
Lin Fei: Yes. I'm looking for a present for mywife, but I haven't made up my mind.
Assistant: How about perfumes? The perfumes here are veryfamous.
Lin Fei: What a good idea! May I have alook.
Assistant: Please.
Lin Fei: Well, the smell is nice. I'll take thisbrand.
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Assistant: Would you like anything else, sir?
Lin Fei: No, thanks. Just the bill.
Assistant: Yes. Here you are.
Lin Fei: Thank you. Do you accept checks?
Assistant: Sorry, sir. We only accept cash.
Lin Fei: OK. Will you wrap it up for me?
Assistant: Sure.
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Lin Fei: Here is 80 pounds.
Assistant: Thank you, sir.
Lin Fei: Can I have a tax-refund form,please?
Assistant: Of course.
Lin Fei: By the way, where can I get back theduty paid?
Assistant: You can get it back when you go through theCustoms.
Lin Fei: Oh, I see. Thanks a lot.
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Lin Fei: Excuse me. Is this the place where Ican get back the duty paid?
Assistant: Yes, it is. May I see your tax-refund form,please?
Lin Fei: Yes, here you are.
Assistant: Do you want to get pounds or American dollars?
Lin Fei: Pounds, please.
Unit214
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Lin Fei: David, Could you tell me something about the studyhere?
David: Sure.
Lin Fei: What are the general requirements for undergraduatestudy?
David: As far as I know, you can receive aBachelor degree if you successfully complete at least 120 units ofthe necessary courses.
Lin Fei: How about testing and grading?
David: To obtain credit for each course, youmust attend all required classes, finish all assignments and takeall the necessary tests and exams. The maximum grade is 100; thelowest pass rank is 65 percent.
Lin Fei: Thank you very much.
David: Any time.
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Lin Fei: David, are you on a part-time job?
David: I work as an assistant in our collegelibrary.
Lin Fei: How can I get an on-campus job too?
David: You may apply to the Student EmploymentService for a vacancy.
Lin Fei: How about off-campus jobs?
David: Off-campus work requires permission fromthe Immigration Office.
Lin Fei: Oh, I see. Thank you very much.
David: You're welcome.
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Lin Fei: Do you have any job for apart-timer?
Employer: What sort of job do you have in mind?
Lin Fei: Frankly speaking, I have nothingparticular in mind, sir.
Employer: What qualifications or experience do you have?
Lin Fei: I'm almost straight from school.
Employer: Do you think a cleaning job could appeal to you?
Lin Fei: A cleaning job is OK with me. How muchcan I earn?
Employer: 50 pounds a week, 3 hours a day from Monday toFriday.
Lin Fei: That sounds good. I'll take it.
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Lin Fei: Hi, David. I've found a job doing cleaning in acompany.
David: Good news! How much did they offeryou?
Lin Fei: 50 pounds a week, 3 hours a day.
David: A nice job, I should say.
Lin Fei: I think so. How are you doing?
David: I'm between two jobs now.
Lin Fei: Oh, bad luck.
David: Don't worry about me. I guess I can finda new job soon.
Lin Fei: I hope so. Good luck.
David: Thanks. Bye-bye!
Unit215
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Lin Fei: I've come to say goodbye, Bob.
Bob: Whenare you off?
Lin Fei: I'm flying home on Friday afternoon.
Bob: Well,goodbye. See you soon.
Lin Fei: Please don't forget to say goodbye to Betty and Karen forme.
Bob: I will.Have a good journey.
Lin Fei: Thank you. Goodbye, Bob.
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Lin Fei: Mr. Wilson. I'm calling to say goodbye.
Wilson: When do you leave?
Lin Fei: My flight is on Saturday afternoon.
Wilson: Take care of yourself, Lin, and don'tforget to write to me.
Lin Fei: All right. Thank you very much for everything you've donefor me.
Wilson: It was a pleasure to have you.Goodbye.
Lin Fei: Goodbye.
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Smith: How time flies! I still remember the first day you came tomy class.
Lin Fei:Yes. I can never thank you enough for all your kind help andadvice.
Smith: You have helped me a lot too. I'll miss you.
Lin Fei:I'll miss you too. We'll keep in touch through the Internet.
Smith: Sure. Please remember me to your parents and ProfessorWang.
Lin Fei:Thank you. I will.
Classmate A: Oh, Lin, how very much I'll miss you! ...
David: Let's put your bags in the back - Good.Jump in.
Susan: Here's a copy of "Time" - I thought youmight like to have a look at it on the plane.
Lin Fei: Thank you very much. Look, it's about time to check in, sothere's no need for you to hang around.
David: Well, I do hope you have a good journey.Please tell my parents and friends I'm OK here.
Lin Fei: Thank you. I'll certainly do that for you.
David: Goodbye, Lin Fei and all the best!
Susan: Bon Voyager
