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1 | Interview for the post of secretary | Jane: Hello. I'm here for the interview.
Helpdesk: Hi. What's your name?
Jane: My name is Jane.
Helpdesk: Hi, Jane. And who you are seeing?
Jane: Mr Smith, the sales and marketing manager.
Helpdesk: OK. Just take the lift to the fifth floor.
Jane: Thank you very much!
Helpdesk: You're Welcome. Good luck.
Mr Smith: Have you been waiting long?
Jane: No, I've just arrived here.
Mr Smith: Well, it's nice to meet you.
Jane: Thank you. I'm very glad for this opportunity.
Mr Smith: When did you graduate from University?
Jane: I graduated 6 months ago.
Mr Smith: What faculty were you in?
Jane: I was in the faculty of secretarial studies.
Mr Smith: Did you enjoy studying?
Jane: I did enjoy studying but I wanted to start work as soon as possible.
Mr Smith: That's good!
Jane: Would you like to see my resume?
Mr Smith: Yeah, please.
Jane: Here is my resume.
Mr Smith: Thank you. Could you tell me where was your last job?
Jane: Certainly, I was working at the Asia Finance Bank.
Mr Smith: And why did you leave that job?
Jane: Because I was looking for more of the challenge.
Mr Smith: Any other reasons?
Jane: Also it was far from home.
Mr Smith: Well, I am looking for a new secretary.
Jane: If you give me this job, I will work very hard.
Mr Smith: What were your favourite topics at university?
Jane: My favourite topics were letter writing, dictation and filing studies.
Mr Smith: What do you think of your strengths?
Jane: I have good patience and English language skills.
Mr Smith: Are you computer literate?
Jane: Yes. I can use Windows and Excel.
Mr Smith: Can you type?
Jane: Yes, 50 words per minute.
Mr Smith: Are you familiar with the internet?
Jane: Yes. I am familiar with the internet. I like surfing in my free time.
Mr Smith: What is your favourite website?
Jane: My favourite website is www.bbc.com.
Mr Smith: Can you work with larger groups of people?
Jane: Yes. I enjoy working in a large team.
Mr Smith: Do you mind working on weekends?
Jane: No. I don't mind working on weekends.
Mr Smith: Well you look like the person I need.
Jane: Thank you. I really like this job.
Mr Smith: OK. I'll give you a job as my secretary.
Jane: That's brilliant. Thank you very much!
Mr Smith: When would you like to start working?
Jane: As soon as possible.
Mr Smith: Next Monday at 9 am.
Jane: Next Monday sounds fine.
Mr Smith: OK. So we'll see you next Monday at 9 am. Congratulations!
Jane: Thank you very much for this opportunity. I will not disappoint you.
Mr Smith: Good. Because I like hard-working people.
Jane: Then I am your girl.
Mr Smith: I certainly hope so.
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2 | A Police Complaint | Mainu: Please, please, can you help me? Someone just stole my camera!
Police Clerk: Now then, sir. Calm down. Where did this happen?
Mainu: In the city centre, outside MacDonald's.
Police Clerk: Would you like to report this to the Crime Management Unit, sir.
Mainu: What's that?
Police Clerk: That's a special unit we have here that deals with this type of thing. They'll take some more details from you and give you a crime reference number... for your insurance.
Mainu: Oh, yes. Let's do that then.
PC Peel: This way please, sir. Now, I'm constable Martin Peel. I just need a few details from you and then we can give you your crime reference number, OK?
Mainu: Yes, fine.
PC Peel: So, your name is...?
Mainu: Mainu Gonzalez... from Spain. That's M-A-I-N-U then G-O-N-Z-A-L-E-Z.
PC Peel: OK, Mainu, and where you staying here in London?
Mainu: I am a student. I'm staying with a host family. They are Mr and Mrs Hilton. The address is 23 Brookfield Close...
PC Peel: Hold on! 23 Brookfield Close... yes?
Mainu: London... E12 5TR.
PC Peel: 5TR... OK. Now, you had a camera stolen.
Mainu: Yes. It was a digital camera. A Pentax DF Super.
PC Peel: Colour?
Mainu: Black.
PC Peel: And how much was it worth?
Mainu: I only bought it last month. It cost 380 euros.
PC Peel: Right. Now you say it was stolen in the city centre, outside MacDonald's in Hope Avenue... What time was this, sir?
Mainu: About two-thirty?
PC Peel: And did you get a look at whoever stole it?
Mainu: It was a young man, maybe around eighteen, with short dark hair and glasses. He was wearing jeans and a green t-shirt.
PC Peel: And were there any witnesses?
Mainu: Lots of people were there but... Oh! the ice-cream seller. He was standing on the corner.
PC Peel: OK. An ice-cream seller. Now, I'm going to give you a crime reference number, so write it down. It's E-F-O one seven six three eight. Got it?
Mainu: Yeah.
PC Peel: OK. Well, Mr Gonzalez. That's all we can do for now. We'll contact you if we have any news.
Mainu: OK then. Thank you very much.
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3 | Daily show: 'People Today's- Eye on The World' | Anna: And welcome once again to People Today. Now it's time for our Eye on the World section, with Mark Perkins. Mark?
Mark: Thanks, Anna. Yes, in tonight's Eye on the World we go to Japan. Now, everyone knows people in Japan work long, hard hours, but just what do people do in their free time? Well, we surveyed leisure activities in Japan, and here is the top ten.
In first place is eating out. As you can see, eating out is by far the most popular free-time activity.
Second place comes...wait for it... driving. Yes, it appears Japanese people like nothing more than driving around cities and into the countryside in their free time. It may seem strange to you and me, but there you are!
Next, in third place, is travel within Japan... to all those lovely temples and garden, I guess...
Fourth is, guess what, Anna?
Anna: I have no idea!
Mark: Karaoke, of course. Lots of people enjoy singing along with their favourite songs.
Then in fifth place, we have watching DVDs and videos, followed by listening to music. But just look what we have here in Seventh place-trips to museums and zoos. Then way down in eight places comes going to bars and after that gardening. I guess not so many people in Japan have gardens. And finally, in tenth place, we have played the lottery. And who wouldn't want to win lots of money? back to you, Anna.
Anna: Thanks, Mark. Now let's go to see...
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4 | Radio City with Martin & Sonia, sharing a better and healthier life | Presenter: Radio City... It's the Big Breakfast show... with Mike Martin!
Mike: Good Morning, India! I'm Mike Martin, and what a lovely morning it is here today with the sun shining and... doesn't it just feel so good to be alive? Don't you feel great? Well, if you don't, then listen up, because today's topic is how to live a better and healthier life. Joining us here in the studio to start things off we have expert Sonia Tarrington, from the University of California's Nutrition Research Centre.
Hi, Sonia, welcome to the programme.
Sonia: Hi, Mike. Glad to be here.
Mike: Sonia, your job title is Nutritionist. Now, what on earth do you do?
Sonia: Well, a nutritionist is basically a food scientist... that means I examine the effect food has on our bodies.
Mike: Hm. So you mean you find out what is in, say, an apple, that makes it a portion of healthy food to eat?
Sonia: More or less, Mike. You see, unhealthy eating causes all kinds of health problems such as obesity and even heart disease. It's an area the government is very interested in now, as it has spent millions of dollars every year fighting these problems. That's why programmes like the JNU's Nutrition Research Centre was set up. We hope to show people how to eat themselves to better health.
Mike: Eat yourself to better health? That sound's too good to be true. shouldn't we be dieting or something?
Sonia: Not necessarily. You really don't have to go on a diet to eat healthily. You can eat just as much as before, but by choosing the right combination of foods then you'll become healthier.
Mike: Great! Can you give poor slobs like me any details here, Sonia?
Sonia: Sure. the best thing you can probably do is add one extra vegetable to your main meal... oh, and always cook vegetables by stir-frying. It's quick and easy, plus they keep their goodness.
Mike: Great advice. And I guess people like me who tend to snack on chocolate and cakes should swap to, say, fruit and health bars instead, right?
Sonia: That's right. there's really no trick to it. It's just common sense.
Mike: So why do people like you get such huge salaries? Only joking, Sonia. Seriously, though, the message is to keep away from fries and burgers?
Sonia: Yes. And red meat. White meat such as chicken or pork is far healthier.
Mike: And my mom always said you should grill meat, too. Is that right?
Sonia: Yes. Grilling removes more fat. You see...
Mike: And what about fish? My mom always made us eat fish on Fridays. Was she right? I hated fish!
Sonia: Your mom was right again, Mike. At least once or twice a week you should eat fish. It's full of goodness and very easy to digest.
Mike: OK then, Sonia. So, are you telling us that lots of fresh fruit, veg, and healthy things like that will make us live longer?
Sonia: The statistics suggest yes. You'll live a longer and healthier life, in fact, some research shows that eating more fruit and vegetables can reduce your risk of cancer by as much as 20%
Mike: Amazing! Well, we'll be back with Sonia... right after the ads.
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5 | A couple in a classy restaurant | Waiter: Table for two, sir?
Brian: Yes, please.
Waiter: Can I get you any drinks?
Brian: Two glasses of water, please. And the menu.
Waiter: We have a standard set lunch menu. Here you are. There are three courses. You can choose one dish for each course.
Tracy: Thank you.
Waiter: Here is your water. Have you decided what to order?
Tracy: Hmm. It all looks so good! What is the pork satay, exactly?
Waiter: It's pieces of pork in a peanut butter sauce... quite sweet. Very tasty!
Tracy: That sounds delicious! I'll have that to start with.
Waiter: Very good. One pork satay... And for you, sir?
Brian: Are the spring rolls very spicy?
Waiter: Not too spicy, sir, no... but they come with a sweet chilli sauce.
Brian: Hmm. I think I'll have the chicken and coconut soup, thanks.
Waiter: Fine. And what would you like for the main course, madam?
Tracy: What's the difference between the red curry and the green curry?
Waiter: The red curry is made from red chillies, so it's a bit hotter. The green curry is milder and more creamy.
Tracy: Green prawn curry for me then, thanks.
Brian: And the same for me. And for dessert, I'll have the fruit salad.
Tracy: And I'll have the fried banana, thanks.
Waiter: Very good, madam. Thank you.
Tracy: Thank you.
Brian: Well, I couldn't eat another thing! That fruit salad was great!
Tracy: Yes, it looked really fresh.
Brian: How about your fried banana? You haven't eaten much.
Tracy: Mm, it's a bit too sweet for my taste.
Brian: That's a shame.
Tracy: The pork satay was fantastic, though. And the green curry was pretty good too. I enjoyed the meal.
Brian: So did I. The best part for me was the soup. I agree the green curry was OK but it wasn't anything special. Anyway, overall it was worth it. I'll be coming here again, that's for sure!
Tracy: Me too. Perhaps we should make this a regular thing, Brian... every Friday?
Brian: Hmm. That sounds like a nice idea, Tracy. Why not!
Waiter: Was everything all right with your meal?
Brian: Great, thanks!
Waiter: Would you like any coffees or anything?
Brian: No, thanks. Just the bill. We must get back to work.
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6 | Complaining about the journey with the tourism agent | Tourism Agent: Can I help you?
Mrs. Wills: Yes, you can actually. We came back from Bermuda last night. This is the brochure for the holiday you sold us.
Tourism Agent: Oh yes. Did you have a nice time?
Mr. Wills: No, we didn't. My wife and I are both very angry.
Tourism Agent: Oh dear. What was the problem?
Mrs. Wills: Well, to start with we had to pay $20 extra each for airport tax. But it says here in the brochure airport tax is included.
Tourism Agent: Oh yes, so it does.
Mr. Wills: And our room didn't have a sea view. We paid extra for a sea view but all we got was a view of the car park at the back of the hotel.
Tourism Agent: Oh dear. This is very serious. I think we should fill out a complaint form. Now, what are your names?
Mrs. Wills: It's Mr. and Mrs. Wills. That's W-I-L-L-S.
Tourism Agent: OK... And the holiday was In Bermuda?
Mrs. Wills: Yes. Two weeks, from the tenth to the twenty-fourth of February.
Tourism Agent: Tenth to the twenty-fourth of February. And today is the twenty-fifth. OK. Do you have your customer number?
Mr. Wills: It's here on the receipt. DW83247.
Tourism Agent: Oh yes. OK. Now, you had to pay $20 each for airport tax, and the hotel room had no sea view...
Mr. Wills: And you can add that the food in the hotel was terrible.
Mrs. Wills: I couldn't eat a thing. We lived on sandwiches, didn't we, darling?
Mr. Wills: Yes. I lost a kilo in weight.
Tourism Agent: Oh... so... the food in the hotel was terrible. Oh, dear.
Mrs. Wills: Well, what are you going to do about it?
Tourism Agent: I'll send this complaint to our Head Office, and I will phone you when I get a reply. Can I have your telephone number?
Mrs. Wills: It's Walton 8932443.
Tourism Agent: Walton 8932443. OK. Well, I'm sorry about this.
Mr. Wills: It was an awful experience. We want our money back.
Tourism Agent: I'll see what I can do. Our apologies once again.
Mr. Wills: Goodbye.
Tourism Agent: Another one for the bin!
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7 | Passing of New Bypass through Town | Chairperson: Order, order! Welcome, welcome, everyone. Welcome to this public information meeting. Now we have many things on today's agenda, but I think it best if we start with the main issue, which I'm sure is why so many of you are here tonight... the new bypass. Mr. Johnson, you are Director of the Stockton City Planning Department. Can I ask you to explain the plan and the reasons for the bypass?
Mr. Johson: Yes, madam chair, The City Council feels that a bypass is needed north of Stockton to take traffic away from the city center. As you all know there are just too many cars and lorries driving through Stockton. Now, I know residents may not like the idea, but the best place for the bypass is through the Lee Valley. There is simply no alternative. The Lee Valley is close to Stockton, the ground is ideal for road building, and it is the cheapest option we have.
People: Booing...
Chairperson: Order, order! Thank you, Mr. Johnson. Now, may I ask Sarah Wilson, the leader of the 'Save Lee Valley' group, to explain the objections.
Mrs. Wilson: Thank you, madam chair. We residents of Lee Valley strongly object to plans for the bypass going through our countryside... The Lee Valley is the most beautiful unspoiled area in the region. We must not destroy it forever. We must preserve it. What's more, it's an important historical site, too. There many ancient Roman remains here that the bypass would destroy. And finally, madam chair, we residents do not want 20,000 vehicles a day passing our homes. This would cause too much pollution. The plan is totally unacceptable!
Chairperson: Order, order! Thank you, Mrs. Wilson. Now, are there any questions?
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8 | Radio Jockey taking advice on calls | Kent: Welcome back, listeners, I'm Kent Brockwell and in this morning's 'Family life phone-in' we ask 'How does life change after having a child?'
So, let's start by going to the phones now to see what you, the listeners, think. First, to Line 1 and Tony. Tony, are you there?
Tony: Yes, Kent, I'm here.
Kent: So Tony, you have a son, is that right?
Tony: That's right, Kent. His name's Ben. He's three now.
Kent: And can you tell us how your life changed after Ben was born?
Tony: Sure. Well, the first thing that changed was suddenly my wife and I had no money! I never knew how the experience is to have a child! My wife stopped working, so we had less money, but we had to buy so many things... baby clothes, special soaps, a baby bath, a pram, toys...
Kent: Wow. So you're saying your financial situation changed, Tony.
Tony: Sure did. My advice if you are thinking of having a child is... save up!
Kent: Yes, good advice, Tony. Now, over to Line 2 and Carol... Carol, are you there?
Carol: Yes, Kent. Good morning.
Kent: Good morning to you, Carol. Tell the listeners how life changed for you when you had a baby.
Carol: Oh, well the first thing my husband and I noticed was that suddenly we had no time left! We felt like every minute of every day just disappeared looking after Elizabeth- that's our daughter.
Kent: So there was a lot to do then, Carol?
Carol: Oh, you wouldn't believe it. We were always changing nappies, preparing food, feeding her, bathing her...
Kent: So, quite a change in lifestyle for you both, then?
Carol: Exactly. Everything changed the day she was born. And another thing- we were always worrying about something... was she too hot, was she too cold, was she hungry?
Kent: Oh dear!
Carol: My advice to new parents is... don't worry so much! Just enjoy being parents.
Kent: Well, thanks, Carol. Now, our final caller is Lucy on Line 3. Lucy, are you there?
Lucy: Hello. Good morning.
Kent: So, quickly Lucy, as we don't have much time left... How did life change for you when you had a child?
Lucy: Well, I noticed that suddenly we had no space left in the house. There were nappies, towels, clothes everywhere.
Kent: No space!
Lucy: That's right. And so many toys. I mean, everyone bought toys. Terry had hundreds of toys... Of course, he never really played with any of them. What a waste! My advice is, ask for money, not toys!
Kent: Well thanks, Lucy, and our other callers.
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9 | Giving Introduction of the college and explaining the time table | Mrs. Watson: Welcome everyone! Welcome to Language International. My name is Mrs. Watson and I am the Centre Manager. I hope you will all have a wonderful stay here with us.
This is Miss Jones, who is our Director of Studies. Miss Jones, would you please say a little about the weekly timetable?
Miss Jones: Hello, everyone. As Mrs. Watson said, I am the Director of Studies here at Language International. Could you all now please turn to page five in your folder, where you can see the weekly timetable.
Now, you see that Lessons begin every weekday at nine AM. The first class every Monday is grammar practice, followed at nine forty-five by a visit to the language laboratory.
There is a break from ten-thirty to eleven, and then you have a double lesson of speaking skills.
Tuesday morning begins with presentation skills. This is important, as you will each give a presentation at the end of the course to your class.
Students: Aaaah!
Miss Jones: And this counts for ten percent of your final grade.
Students: Ooooo...
Miss Jones: At nine forty-five you'll have a reading skills lesson and after the break- vocabulary development. In the afternoon, starting at one-thirty pm, you'll go to the library. In the library lesson, you can read, watch a video, or practice grammar.
On Wednesday morning you have listening skills, and then what we call current affairs, where you'll listen to the news on the radio and discuss what's going on. After the break, it's another double lesson of speaking skills.
Thursday morning begins with pronunciation, then a special 'Life in Britain' class, where you will learn about British Culture. After the break is grammar practice once again.
Finally on Friday morning is the first lesson you will practice writing skills, followed by a lesson in the computer room. After the break is the weekly review period, where your teacher will help with any problems you may have.
Oh, and don't forget you can study on your own in the library every weekday from three-thirty to six pm as well if you wish!
Mrs. Watson: Thank you, Miss Jones. Now, I'd like to introduce you to Mr. Brown, who is Social Organiser.
Mr. Brown: Thank you, Mrs. Watson. Hello everyone. I'm Mr. Brown and it's my job to make sure you have some fun while you're here too!
Students: Wowww!
Mr. Brown: Now this afternoon we'll go together on a walking tour of the city and then on Wednesday afternoon we're off to the local sports center, where you can play volleyball or football, use the gym or go swimming to keep yourself fit! And on Friday afternoons we have a Film Club- this week's film is Spiderman.
Students: Hahaha...
Mr. Brown: On Saturday we're going on a day trip to Oxford, leaving here at 8.30 in the morning. Please don't be late or we'll go without you! And finally, on Sunday we are off to London, leaving at the same time. If there are any other things you'd like to do while you are here, then just ask me and I'll see if I can help.
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10 | Reporters interview to a Researcher back from her research | Dr. Goodail: Yes. Here, you here at the front.
Reporter A: What is a typical day like for you when you're in Africa, Dr. Goodail?
Dr. Goodail: Well, when I am in Gombe, I get up at quarter to seven. For breakfast, I usually have a piece of bread and a cup of coffee. Then I go and find the chimps.
Reporter A: What happens when you find the chimps?
Dr. Goodail: I spend the day following them in the forest, it can be very tiring following the chimps, crawling through the jungle, but it's always interesting, as I never know where I'm going to go!
Reporter A: Do you stop for lunch?
Dr. Goodail: Oh, I usually don't bother with lunch when I'm out.
Reporter B: What's the hardest part of the day?
Dr. Goodail: I am used to living in the jungle now. That has never been difficult for me, actually. But in the day I normally feel most tired around 3 o'clock.
Reporter B: When do you stop following the chimps and go back home?
Dr. Goodail: When it starts to get dark. The chimps choose a place to rest. The young ones play up in the branches. It is lovely in the sunset after a hot day. When I know they are settling down, I head for home.
Reporter B: How do you spend your evenings?
Dr. Goodail: The Gombe evening is magical. It's dark at 7.30 pm. I jump into Lake Tanganyika. The clear, freshwater makes all the tiredness go away. Ten I cook something like beans, onions, and tomatoes over an open fire.
Reporter C: And how about here in the UK? I guess your day must be a bit different!
Dr. Goodail: Just a bit, yes! In Bournemouth where I have a home, breakfast is at nine. This is great because I can get three hours' work done first, I always have many letters to write. I try to reply to them all, especially ones from children. In the morning and the afternoon, I write replies to all the letters. I have tea with my family in the late afternoon and then go for a walk with my dog. After supper, it's back to work again!
The crowd of reporters: Dr. Goodail! Dr. Goodail!
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11 | A T.V. Show Conversation On Adult Kids | Moises: Hello, everybody. Welcome to World Trend, your international talk show about young people's trends from around the world. Today's topic is living at home, young adults who live with their parents. I this a global phenomenon? Let's find out. In the studio, we've got Professor Yumi Hasegawa, from Japan, and Dr. William Caldwell, from the U.K. Professor Hasegawa, tell us about Japan.
Prof.: Well, in Japan, it is a growing trend. We call an unmarried person who has a job but who still lives with their parents- "a parasite single."
Moises: "Parasite single"! Wow, that sounds kind of creepy! What about you, Dr. Caldwell, what... what about in the U.K.
Dr. Caldwell: Yes. Well, recently we've had an increase in the number of children who have left the nest and later return to live with their parents even though they have jobs and earn money. We call them "boomerang children."
Moises: Boomerang children. Ah, yes. They leave, but then they always come back. So, Professor Hasegawa, it sounds like "parasite singles" are considered a negative thing in Japan? Is that right?
Prof.: Well, the word "parasite" isn't very nice, is it? And yes, it is somewhat negative. Many people think that parasite singles are selfish.
Moises: Oh. Selfish? What do you mean? In what way?
Prof.: Well, the stereotype in Japan is that they want to have fun, and always need their mommy washing their laundry. They don't want any responsibility.
Dr. Caldwell: In most European countries and North America, I believe, the situation is similar. It used to be that young people wanted to leave home to be free. Now, because so many adult children return home, it's often the parents who want some freedom.
Moises: I bet they do. Interesting! Well, is there an upside to any of this?
Prof.: The upside? Well, personally, I think that staying at home longer gives children time to think about their future more carefully. Some parasite singles simply want to make careful choices: for example, they don't want to marry the wrong person or pursue "the wrong career, which they might do if they had to leave home right after high school or college."
Dr. Caldwell: And there is another positive aspect, too. Some parents actually enjoy having their children at home. It seems that parents and their adult children form a stronger relationship when they get older: they become more like friends and come to understand each other more fully.
Moises: Hey -- let's see what our listeners have to say about this. Are these people disgusting parasites? Or just careful? Does this happen in our country? Give us a call right now. The number is 55...
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12 | A Debate on Do Animals have Right | Mark: Welcome to Animal-World. Today's program is about Animal Rights. Now, most of our viewers have already made up their minds about animal rights, but we have two guests here today to challenge our perspective. Let's Start with Dr. Faye. Could you introduce yourself and tell us what you do?
Dr. Faye: Sure. I'm a medical researcher at Pharmco Labs. I do experiments with animals to find cures for human diseases.
Mr. Bates: I'm Bill Bates. And I'm here as the president of FOA, Friends of Animals. I speak for animal rights.
Mark: Let's start there. Mr. Bates, what do you mean by animal rights?
Mr. Bates: For me, it means that animals should live in freedom. Humans have rights, and so do animals.
Dr. Faye: Oh, that's ridiculous. Animals have no rights. Humans have always used animals in their daily lives.
Mark: Okay, now it is obvious that you two don't agree.
Dr. Faye: That's right. The FOA thinks animals have rights. They don't. Animals are animals. That's all. How can animals have rights?
Mark: Well, Dr. Faye, aren't humans animals?
Dr. Faye: Well, humans and animals are similar. All need to breathe, to eat, and to sleep. But that's it.
Mr. Bates: Oh, give me a break. Come on. We have so much in common with other animals. We need to give animals the same respect that we give to each other.
Dr. Faye: But Mr. Bates, surely you recognize that there are important differences. Were above the other animals.
Mr. Bates: No, no, no, no. That's so arrogant --
Dr. Faye: Let me --
Mr. Bates: --to think that we're above animals. No, no.
Dr. Faye: Look, let me finish, Mr. Bates. We have languages, right? We have civilizations --
Mr. Bates: Yeah.
Dr. Faye: We have art. Because of those differences, I feel that other animals can be used by humans. We can use them for food and clothing; we can use them for medical research to help humans live better and longer.
Mr. Bates: You're right that we have additional abilities that animals don't have, but that's exactly why we should protect them. We don't need to hunt them, to capture them and put them in zoos, to eat them. We don't need to hurt them at all. We can develop substitutes for everything that we now use animals for.
Dr. Faye: Animals aren't worth all that trouble. I believe humans need to use other animals for food, clothing, and medical research. In my opinion, we can use other animals for anything we want.
Mark: Well, we'll have to cut this off now. We will continue this discussion after the break.
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13 | An Interview Show Conversation | Interviewer: Welcome to Hot seat, the interview show with tough talk and tough questions. Today we're with John Sanders, best-selling author of a controversial new book: Give Up Convenience, save Mother Earth. Welcome to our program.
John: I'm happy to be here.
Interviewer: Now, in your book, you say that we will be hated by future generations for not saving "Mother Earth." Is that right?
John: Yes. We're in crisis, and it's a result of our selfishness. We're killing our own mother for a tiny bit of convenience.
Interviewer: Killing our own mother?
John: We consume, we waste, and we think it's all-natural. We understand this pace of development is damaging the Earth, but we can't give up our cars, our convenience stores.
Interviewer: Yes, right. In your book, you criticize convenience stores.
John: That's right. Think of all the electricity used for the bright lights, heating food, and cooling drinks all day and all night. we pull oil from the ground burn it to make electricity, produce CO2, cause global warming.
For what? For a lifestyle that ruins our health and our environment. And we're doing nothing about it.
Interviewer: Well, do I remember correctly? Last month in Brussels there was a United Nations conference on...
John: Meaningless. People are slaves to a convenience-store lifestyle. Everyone knows it, but no one has the courage to change.
I, for example, never use plastics. I grow my own chemical-free vegetables, always take public transportation.
Interviewer: That's not practical. To be honest, it sound's like you're just trying to sell your books.
John: Not at all. To change this, everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, needs to give up some convenience from their lives. start simple. No more plastic bottles. Refuse to drink from anything except glass. Until you give something up, nothing will change.
Interviewer: Oh, come on, the problems of the world are not going to be solved by me drinking from a glass.
John: All right. There are many other things you can do.
Interviewer: Yeah.
John: You'll find more ideas in my book. Give Up Convenience, Save Mother Earth. It's available in every bookstore.
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14 | Inquiry About a Patient | Prashant: Hello Deepak, how are you?
Deepak: I am fine, but my father is not well.
Prashant: Oh, I am sorry to hear that. What's wrong?
Deepak: The doctor says his liver is not functioning properly.
Prashant: Which doctor have you consulted?
Deepak: Dr. Khanna. He had recommended some tests.
Prashant: Have you got the reports?
Deepak: Yes. And the doctor has already started the treatment.
Prashant: Oh I see. Has there been any improvement?
Deepak: Yes, but the progress is very slow.
Prashant: Did you speak to the doctor about it?
Deepak: Yes, I did. But he says we have to be a little patient.
Prashant: Any restrictions about diet, food, etc.?
Deepak: Yes, the doctor has recommended only boiled food, lots of liquids, and no tea or coffee.
Prashant: Please be careful about the diet.
Deepak: Yes, we are doing our best.
Prashant: Anything I can do, Deepak?
Deepak: No, thanks Prashant. Just drop in some time.
Prashant: Yes, sure. Bye, Deepak.
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15 | Boss and Secretary | Secretary: Good morning sir.
Boss: Good morning Teena. Please take down this letter and fax it immediately.
Secretary: O.K. sir. You have an appointment with Mr. Mehta of N.K. Industries at 11:30 today.
Boss: Alright, remind me about it at eleven o'clock.
Secretary: Yes sir. This is the letter from their company and a copy of the reply sent by us.
Boss: Alright, send me the concerned file.
Secretary: These are two applications. Mr. Sahil has reported sick and Mrs. Choudhary has applied for an extension of her leave.
Boss: For how many days?
Secretary: Three days, 25th to 27th. This is the electrician's bill. And I've also, sent for the plumber. The toilet flush is not working again.
Boss: O.K. Have you sent the reminder to Meghraj and Sons?
Secretary: Yes, sir.
(Secretary received a call)
Secretary: Hello, Vishal Industries. Please hold on. Sir, this is Mrs. D'souza from Standard Publishers. She wants an appointment this afternoon.
Boss: Is there any other appointment?
Secretary: No sir.
Boss: Alright. Call her at 4 o'clock.
Secretary: O.K. Mrs. D'souza you can come at four o'clock this afternoon.
Boss: Have our new brochures arrived?
Secretary: Yes sir. This is the list of the companies we are sending them to.
Boss: O.K. Send all the brochures today without fail. Also, send this packet by courier.
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16 | Opening the bank account at the bank | Customer: Excuse me, I want to open an account here.
Bank Employee: Please go to that cabin.
Customer: May I come in.
Bank Officer: Yes, please. What can I do for you?
Customer: I want to open an account here. What is the minimum deposit for a savings account?
Bank Officer: You can open an ordinary saving account with a minimum deposit of two hundred and fifty rupees. But for a cheque book account, one needs to deposit five hundred rupees.
Customer: How many times a week can we withdraw money?
Bank Officer: In our bank, not more than twice in a week.
Customer: What is the rate of interest on a savings account?
Bank Officer: Five percent.
Customer: Alright. I want an account here.
Bank Officer: O.K. Fill up this form, please. Do you want it single or joint?
Customer: I want it in a joint name with my wife.
Bank Officer: In that case, you both have to sign here. Do you know somebody to sign as a witness?
Customer: Yes, my neighbour Mr. Sharma has an account in this bank.
Bank Officer: Fine, please ask him to sign here.
Customer: And after that?
Bank Officer: Then you will get your account number. After that, you will have to deposit the required amount in your account. Then you will be given the cheque-book as well as the passbook.
Customer: Thank you very much.
Another Customer: I want a draft, please.
Bank Officer: Please go to counter number three.
Another Customer: (at the counter) I want a draft, please.
Bank Officer: Do you have an account here.
Customer: No.
Bank Officer: Fill up this form and deposit the money at counter number six.
Customer: How much time will it take?
Bank Officer: About two hours.
Customer: Please try to make it early.
Bank Officer: I will try.
Customer: Thank you.
Another Customer: I want to encash this cheque, please.
Bank Officer: Counter number six, please.
Another Customer: Thank you.
Customer: I want a fixed deposit account.
Officer: For what amount?
Customer: For ten thousand rupees.
Officer: And for how many years?
Customer: For three years. What is the interest?
Officer: Please study this chart.
Customer: Is there compound interest for the recurring deposit?
Officer: It is there in the chart, please.
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17 | Talking to a Property Dealer for Renting a Flat | Customer: Good morning.
Property Dealer: Good morning sir. Please have a seat. What can I do for you?
Customer: I want to rent a flat.
Property Dealer: In which area, sir?
Customer: In Forest Park.
Property Dealer: May I know your name, sir?
Customer: Prashant Nayak.
Property Dealer: What do you do, sir?
Customer: I am Assistant Manager in N.P. Industries.
Property Dealer: What type of flat do you want?
Customer: A two-bedroom flat with drawing, dining, and kitchen. I want two toilets and also a good balcony.
Property Dealer: What is your budget?
Customer: About Rs. 25,000 per month.
Property Dealer: Which floor do you want?
Customer: Preferably first floor. I want an airy and sun-facing house in a good neighborhood.
Property Dealer: When do you want to see the flat?
Customer: As soon as you can show me. You see, I have to shift positively by the end of this month.
Property Dealer: Oh, I see. Let me note down your address and telephone number.
Customer: C-894, Siripur. And my telephone number is 2513450.
Property Dealer: O.K. Mr. Nayak. Give me some time. I will find a nice flat for you.
Customer: How much time will you take?
Property Dealer: I'll get back to you in a day or two.
Customer: O.K. What is your commission?
Property Dealer: Two months' rent sir.
Customer: Alright. Please do something quickly.
Property Dealer: Yes, yes. Don't worry at all. Bye, sir.
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18 | An interview for a Job | Seema: May I come in sir?
Manager: Yes, please.
Seema: Good morning sir.
Manager: Good morning, please sit down.
Seema: Thank you.
Manager: what is your name?
Seema: Seema Biswas.
Manager: Married or unmarried.
Seema: Married.
Manager: You have applied for the post of personal assistant. Right?
Seema: Yes sir.
Manager: What are your qualifications?
Seema: I am B.Sc. I have also done a diploma in typing and shorthand and a secretarial course from the Govt. Polytechnic, Bhubaneshwar.
Manager: What is your speed in typing and short-hand?
Seema: Seventy words per minute.
Manager: Can you work on the computer?
Seema: Yes, I can do word processing on it.
Manager: Have you worked in an office before?
Seema: Yes, I have worked as a P.A. to the manager in J.K. Industries.
Manager: Have you left them?
Seema: No. But I am looking for a change now.
Manager: Why?
Seema: The place is very far. Besides, the salary is not enough.
Manager: What is your current salary per month?
Seema: Twenty-one thousand per month.
Manager: What salary do you expect?
Seema: Around 30,000.
Manager: Can you communicate in English fluently.
Seema: Of course, I can.
Manager: One last but very important question. A personal assistant may have to stay back late in the office sometimes. Can you do that?
Seema: Only once in a while sir, not always. I have a small baby.
Manager: All right Mrs. Biswas. That will do. We will let you know soon.
Seema: Thank you, sir.
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19 | Door-to-Door Selling | Housewife: Yes, what's it?
Salesgirl: (smiling pleasantly) Good morning madam. I am Anupa Mishra from Healthy Hearts. Our company has brought out a breakfast cereal. It's very nourishing, delicious, and good for the heart.
Housewife: Look, I am very busy right now.
Salesgirl: I appreciate madam. But just spare a moment and please look here. For the product's promotion, we are offering a bargain price. You will get 750 grams for the price of 500 grams pack. Besides, this airtight container comes free with the 750 grams pack.
Housewife: What is the price?
Salesgirl: Only 40 rupees. At the counter, the same pack is selling for Fifty rupees.
Housewife: Forty rupees is too much.
Salesgirl: Believe me, madam, it is our economy pack. And if you buy now, I will give these colorful ball pens as extra gifts to you.
Housewife: Well, I have never tried it before.
Salesgirl: Here, please taste it. Your family will love the taste. It is really very good. I have already sold 20 packs in the colony.
Housewife: Alright, I'll take it.
Salesgirl: How many packs, madam?
Housewife: Just one.
Salesgirl: Sure madam. Your name, please.
Housewife: Mohini Seth. Let me get the money.
Salesgirl: Thank you. Have a good day, madam.
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20 | Discussion between the director and one of the female teacher about another female teacher of the college | (Mr. Lee is the Director and Ms. Mia is a teacher of the college)
Ms. Mia: Thank you for taking the time to see me this morning, Mr. Lee. I know you're very busy.
Mr. Lee: No problem, Mia. Now, what's on your mind?
Ms. Mia: Well, it's kind of a touchy subject. It's about Ms. Bailey.
Mr. Lee: Really? Is it something about her teaching? She's one of our best teachers. She always gets high evaluations.
Ms. Mia: Oh, yes, yes.
Mr. Lee: The students love her.
Ms. Mia: Yes, I know that.
Mr. Lee: Did the two of you argue?
Ms. Mia: No, no, no, no. It's nothing like that. It's well, it's the way she dresses. You know, her short skirts, and her little tops.
Mr. Lee: Ah, yes. That.
Ms. Mia: Yes. the way she dresses. I know it distracts the students, especially the boys. I mean, just this morning I heard some of them talking in the hall about it.
Mr. Lee: Well, in fact, I did try to bring it up indirectly, but she didn't seem to understand.
Ms. Mia: Well, could you talk to her again? Don't you- don't we have a responsibility to the students?
Mr. Lee: Well, perhaps you can talk to her. You're a woman, and she might listen to you.
Ms. Mia: I can't do that! That's not my place, Mr. Lee. You're the director. It's your responsibility.
Mr. Lee: I'm not sure I can either.
Ms. Mia: Well, if you won't bring it up, then perhaps we should recommend a dress code at the next teachers' meeting!
Mr. Lee: No, I mean, that's not necessary. I mean, I hope that we can work this out.
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21 | Booking a Room in a Hotel | Nirav: Good afternoon.
Receptionist: Good afternoon sir. What can I do you?
Nirav: I want a room.
Receptionist: Single or double?
Nirav: Single. What are your charges?
Receptionist: Nine hundred and fifty rupees per day.
Nirav: Your rates are very high. Only last month I paid Rs. 700 for a single room.
Receptionist: How many days do you want to stay sir?
Nirav: Four days.
Receptionist: Our rooms are very nice, sir. Anyhow for you, I'll make it eight hundred rupees per day.
Nirav: All right. What is the checkout time?
Receptionist: 12 o'clock. Please fill in your particulars on this page and sign here.
Nirav: Do you have room service?
Receptionist: Yes sir.
Nirav: Can you arrange transport for a local tour?
Receptionist: Yes sir. We are in touch with many tour agencies. They also give our clients a discount.
Nirav: O.K. Could you please wake me up at six in the morning?
Receptionist: Yes, sure. Your key, sir. Room number twenty-five on the third floor.
Nirav: Thank you.
Receptionist: Have a nice stay, sir.
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22 | Guest to Your Home | Guest Reached at Host's Door:
Host: Oh, hello! Welcome! please come in. Let me help you with the luggage.
Guest: No, no. It's alright. Thank you very much you.
Host: Please make yourself comfortable. How are you?
Guest: I am fine. And you?
Host: I am fine too. How is the family?
Guest: Everybody is fine. Thank you.
Host: How was the journey?
Guest: It was comfortable. No problems.
Host: What would you like to have? Tea or coffee.
Guest: I would like to have a bath first.
Host: Yes, of course! Let me show you the bathroom.
Guest: Yes, thanks.
Host: Do you need anything?
Guest: No, thanks.
After Bath:
Host: What would you like to have for breakfast.
Guest: Anything will do.
Host: Do you like stuffed potato paranthas?
Guest: Oh, yes! I like them very much.
Host: Here, please help yourself.
Guest: Thank you.
Host: Do you like curd?
Guest: Yes, I'll take a little.
Host: Please take some butter.
Guest: No, thanks, I avoid that.
Host: What would you like to drink?
Guest: Tea, please.
Host: Sugar?
Guest: No sugar, please.
Host: Why? Any problems?
Guest: No, just taking precautions.
Host: That's good.
Guest: The paranthas are very good.
Host: Thank you. Please have one more.
Guest: No, thanks. I have had enough.
Host: Take some fruit then.
Guest: (takes an apple) Yes, thanks.
Host: What's your program for the day?
Guest: I will get ready now and go out for some work.
Host: What time should we expect you back?
Guest: I won't be back for lunch. But in the evening, I'll come back before seven.
Host: What would you like for dinner? I mean any vegetable or dal you prefer.
Guest: I like everything. Please cook a simple meal.
Host: O.K. Are you familiar with the bus routes?
Guest: Yes, I know some. But in case of a problem. I will take an auto. I think I should get ready now.
In Evening:
Host: How was your day?
Guest: It was good but hectic.
Host: Tired?
Guest: Yes, I'll go to bed early.
Host: Yes, sure. Let's have dinner first.
On Dinner Table:
Guest: It's a real feast. You shouldn't have prepared so many dishes.
Host: It's nothing much. Please help yourself.
Guest: The chicken looks very appetizing.
Host: Take the dal and vegetables also. Do you like puri or chapati?
Guest: Chapati, please.
Host: Rice?
Guest: I'll take rice later. Would you pass some salt, please?
Host: Here you are. Please have some more chicken.
Guest: Just a little, please.
Host: Are you dieting?
Guest: Oh no! Actually, I have eaten very well. The food is really delicious.
Host: Thank you. Take the dessert.
Guest: What is it?
Host: Kheer.
Guest: Kheer is my weakness.
Host: Why so little? Take some more.
Guest: No, thanks. I am really full.
Host: Would you like some tea or coffee?
Guest: No. I avoid that at night. I won't be able to sleep then.
Host: O.K. Your bed is ready in case you want to rest now.
Guest: Yes, after a short while.
Before Sleep:
Host: Do you need anything?
Guest: Nothing, thanks.
Host: Alright, please take rest then. Goodnight.
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23 | For a Vacation | Diana: "I need a vacation."
Kartik: "What's wrong?"
Diana: "This job is so stressful, Kartik!"
Kartik: "I think you should ask the boss for some time off?"
Diana: "I can't right now. I have a big presentation on Friday."
Kartik: "Take a break next week after the presentation."
Diana: "I have another project after this one."
Kartik: "You need to make a change. You're going to get sick."
Diana: "I know. But I have a lot of responsibilities."
Kartik: "I know you do. But you also have to take care of yourself too."
Diana: "You're right. I need to talk to the boss and tell him that I need a vacation. Do you think he will understand?"
Kartik: "I think so. He had a heart attack a few years ago. He understands that health is very important."
Diana: "Ok. I will talk to him today. Thanks for your advice."
Kartik: "You're welcome. Where do you plan to go on vacation?"
Diana: "A nice, warm beach."
Kartik: "That sounds great!"
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24 | Doctor and Patient | Patient: Good morning, Dr. Sharma!
Doctor: Good morning! What’s wrong with you?
Patient: I have been suffering from fever since yesterday.
Doctor: Do you have any other symptoms?
Patient: I also feel headache and shivering.
Doctor: Let me take your temperature. At this time the fever is 102 degrees. Don’t worry, there is nothing serious. I am giving you the medicine, and you will be all right in a couple of days.
Patient: Thank you, doctor.
Doctor: But get your blood tested for malaria, and come with the report tomorrow.
Patient: OK doctor.
Doctor: I shall recommend at least two days' rest for you.
Patient: Would you prepare a medical certificate for me to submit it to my office?
Doctor: Oh sure…………. This is your medical certificate.
Patient: Thank you very much. Please tell me how shall I take this medicine?
Doctor: This medicine is for one day only. Take this dose as soon as you reach your home and the second at 3 pm and the third at night before sleeping.
Patient: What should I eat doctor?
Doctor: You should eat only light food. You can take the milk and fresh fruit also.
Patient: How much shall I pay you, doctor?
Doctor: You can pay a consultation fee at the reception desk.
Patient: Thanks, doctor.
Doctor: It’s all right.
Patient: Thank you, doctor. I shall see you tomorrow with my blood report.
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25 | Talking With Customer Care | CCare: Hello! My name is Neha, how can I help you?
Customer: Hello! Actually, I gave a call regarding the network issues.
CCare: Is this the same mobile number on which you are facing network issues?
Customer: Yes.
CCare: Could you please confirm me your mobile number, sir?
Customer: Yes sure.
CCare: Your number is 95*****461?
Customer: Yes.
CCare: Yes sir, tell me what issues you are facing?
Customer: I am facing network issues. Every time I give a call, there is a call drop after connection. Sometimes it also takes more than 2 minutes to connect a call.
CCare: Sir, I would like to tell you that your issues will be resolved. Could I please know which handset you are using?
Customer: I am using a Samsung phone.
CCare: I would like to tell you, sir, that you need to change certain settings of your phone because there is no issue from our end.
Customer: Could you please guide me?
CCare: Sure sir, I will guide you for that. Go to your settings, select network, and select 3G if you’ve chosen 4G because your sim is not supporting 4G. That’s why you are facing problems while calling.
Customer: What will I have to do to get a 4G SIM for the same number?
CCare: Please visit your nearest store. They will provide you the 4G sim for the same.
Customer: Thank you so much!
CCare: Sir, would you like to know about the new offers?
Customer: No, thank you.
CCare: Thank you for calling. Have a great day ahead.
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26 | Hotel Customer Service | Waiter: would you like a drink, sir?
Customer: Yes, a Diet Coke, please.
Waiter: Ice and lemon?
Customer: Just lemon.
Waiter: Here you are.
Customer: Thank you.
(after some time)
Waiter: Coffee? Tea?
Customer: Coffee, please.
Waiter: Milk?
Customer: Yes, please.
Waiter: Sugar?
Customer: No, thanks.
Waiter: Here you are.
Customer: Thanks.
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27 | Two friends for a job | Neel: Hey Alam! How are you?
Alam: Hey, I’m good. What about you?
Neel: I am fine. So in which company are you
working?
Alam: I am working with Wipro.
Neel: What is your post?
Alam: I am in the marketing department.
Neel: That’s great!
Alam: Not that great.
Neel: Why so?
Alam: I am not that happy with this post.
Neel: Which is the perfect post for you?
Alam: I like manager posts than marketing.
Neel: Why don’t you try in some other
company?
Alam: I am planning to do that.
Neel: There is an opening for the managerial
post in VocabGuru.
Alam: Could you please arrange an interview
for me in that company?
Neel: Sure. But you can also go directly for an
interview.
Alam: Ok, that’s great. At what time do I have
to go?
Neel: You can go at around 10 in the morning.
Alam: Ok, I will be there at 10.
Neel: Perfect!
Alam: Please share your number.
Neel: 959****61.
Alam: Can I take your name over the phone?
Neel: Yeah, sure, just tell them that you got to
know about it from me.
Alam: Ok, thank you so much!
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