A: Im so excited about Chinese New Year! When do I get to visit Grandma? Grandma makes the best dumplings in the world! B: Ha ha, right. Sounds to me like youre more excited about the dumplings than seeing your Grandma. A: Of course I miss Grandma, t...
A: So, Lauren, I just wanted to talk to you quickly about our new customer support representative, Jason Huntley. B: Sure, whats up? A: Basically, Ive got a few concerns about him, and the bottom line is, I dont think hes a good fit for our company....
A: This is Madeline Wright, for BCC News reporting live from Washington D. C. where, very shortly, the new President will deliver his inaugural ad- dress. Just moments ago, the President was sworn-in to office; following the United States Constitutio...
A: Next, please. May I help you, sir? B: Hello, yes, Id like to open a bank account. A: Certainly, I can can help you with that. What type of account would you like to open? A chequing or a savings account? B: What What features do they offer? A: Wel...
A: Im so relieved that your ankle wasnt broken! I feel just awful about this whole thing. I wanna make it up to you. Let me take you out to dinner tonight. My treat. B: That sounds great! Id love to! Here is my ad- dress. Pick me up at eight? A: Perf...
A: Really, gentlemen, you cant take me to jail! Dont you know who I am? Kris Kringle, you know, Papa Noel, Pere Noel, Babbo Natale, sheng dan lao ren! B: Yeah, Yeah, weve heard that one before, havent we Joe? C: Yeah, last week we booked this guy who...
A: Hello, Arthur. What seems to be the problem? B: Hey doc. Well, I think I might need glasses. Im getting headaches, and I really struggle to see things that are far away. But I have always had 20/20 vision. A: Sounds like you may be far-sighted. OK...
A: OK, so now the last point on our agenda. Jill, lets go over the profit and loss statement. B: Great. Well, the main issue here, as you can see, is that our expenses are through the roof. A: Lets see... These numbers are off the charts! Whats going...
A: Honey, the house is such a mess! I need you to help me tidy up a bit. My boss and her husband are coming over for dinner and the house needs to be spotless! B: Im in the middle of something right now. Ill be there in a second. A: This cant wait! I...
A: I cant believe it took us two hours to get here. The traffic in New York is unbelievable. B: Yeah, but just relax honey, were here and were going on vacation. In a few hours well be in Hawaii, and youll be on the golf course. A: Oh no!Look at that...
