The Temple of Heaven is located in southern Beijing. It is included in the UNESCO world heritage list in 1998. With an area of 2.7 million square meters, it is the largest of its kind in the country. Built in 1420, the 18th year of the reign of Ming...
CHARLIE: Excuse me. Is anyone in that seat next to you? ANGELA: No, I don't think so. CHARLIE: Do you mind if I put my jacket there? ANGELA: No. It's no problem. ANGELA: Are you American? CHARLIE: Yes. And you? ANGELA: No. I'm from Taiwan. Can't...
OFFICER: May I see your passport please? CHARLES: Here is my passport. And this is the declaration form. OFFICER: What is the purpose of your visit to the United States? CHARLES: Business. I have a trade convention I'm attending in Chicago. OFFICER:...
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ATTENDANT: Can I help you, sir? SAM: Yes, I've been sitting here for a few minutes. I'm waiting for someone to put gas in my car. ATTENDANT: I'm sorry, sir. But this is the self-service pump. SAM: Self-service? ATTENDANT: Yes. You must fill up the...
GLORIA: I'm glad we took the train. I don't like to ride in buses. KAREN: Yes, I agree. We can see the scenery better. In a bus, all you see are the roads. GLORIA: Even in Taiwan, I always liked to take the train. It is more comfortable. KAREN: I a...
SYLVIA: So, what do you plan to do today? SHARON: There is a Matisse exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art. Larry and I will go. SYLVIA: Did you buy tickets already? SHARON: No. Do we need tickets? SYLVIA: Well, probably. Probably you will have to...
SAM: It sure is hot. Why don't we go in the Haunted House? At least it will be air conditioned. ALICE: I've told you a thousand times. I don't want to go in the Haunted House. It's too scary! SAM: Well. Maybe I'll go alone then. I really don't...
DESK PERSON: May I help you? CAROL: Yes, I would like to check in. DESK PERSON: Do you have a reservation? CAROL: Yes, my name is Carol Jiang. That's spelled J - I - A - N - G. DESK PERSON: I'm sorry, Ma'am. I can't find anything under that name....
