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Customer: Um, I think there's a mistake on the check.
Waiter: Oh, really?
Customer: I think you've given us the wrong one.
Waiter: Did I ? May I have a look?... Oh, you're right. I am so sorry. This is for table thirteen.
Customer: I don't think we'd eaten that much!
Waiter: Indeed you didn't. I'm sorry. I'll be back in a moment. 2
A: Margaret, I'm thinking of buying these new sandals. What do you think?
B: A good choice. You need some sandals for the summer.
A: What do you think about these green sandals?
B: I don't think green sandals will go well with your clothes. I think black or brown would be a better choice. 3
A: Aunt Sally, do you agree that people should get their parents' permission before getting married?
B: Why, I think it's a good idea. I don't approve of people getting married until they have talked to their parents and got their approval. Why do you have to ask?
A: I was discussing this with John today this morning, so I decided to find out what you think, I quite agree with you. But my friend thinks differently.
B: Well, each to his own opinion. 4
A: Ally, did you see the movie last night?
B: Yes, I did. I thought it was a failure.
A: Oh, come on! It wasn't a bad movie at all.
B: Well, it may be so for you. I still think everyone has a right to his or her own opinion. 5
A: I think we should buy an imported car.
B: I'm afraid that's not such a good idea. It will cost us an arm and a leg buying it now. How about next year?
A: I don't see your point. Why next year?
B: It's reported that the price of imported cars will come down a lot next year. Unit116 1
A: I'm sorry, I'm late again. The traffic was terrible.
B: Well, that's OK. But the boss wants to see you. He asked about you early this morning.
A: Oh, that's too bad. What can I say to him?
B: Well, perhaps you'll have to explain why you were not in the office this morning.
A: OK. I'm going to see him now.
B: You'd better go and see him after 10. He is having a meeting now.
A: Thank you, Mr Green. To tell the truth, I don't want to be late. But the traffic is always so heavy. How can I help it? 2
A: Oh, it's freezing in this room.
B: Yes. You see, I've closed all those windows but it doesn't help actually.
A: Why don't you turn on the electric heater?
B: It doesn't work. There is something wrong with it.
A: Have you called the repairman?
B: I've tried several times, but the line is always busy... 3
A: Oh, what a nuisance! Those guys are making too much noise again! It's already past 12 o'clock.
B: I'm not surprised at the weekends. But I'm really fed up with all this.
A: And so am I. We've got to do something about it.
B: Yes, we'd better let them know how we feel about it. Shall we go and talk to them?
A: Oh, yes. Let's go right now. 4
A: Dick, I'm afraid I have to talk to you. I can't stand it any longer.
B: What's the matter? Is there anything bothering you?
A: Yes. I hate to say this, but it's your smoking that bothers me. You see, smoking not only wastes your money but also harms your health.
B: Oh, don't be silly. Even some doctors smoke.
A: Yes, that's true. But that does not mean smoking is not harmful. Everywhere you look, newspapers, books all say smoking is a foolish thing.
B: But if smoking were really harmful, why do so many people still keep puffing the stick?
A: They will regret it sooner or later. Anyway, I have no patience with your smoking. 5
A: Look, Ted, I wish you'd stop dropping ash everywhere.
B: I'm sorry, Li Hong. I promise I shan't do it again.
A: I don't remember how many times you have promised me that. I have had enough of the mess you make.
B: Take it easy. I'll clean the room this time.
A: Oh, no! There seems to be a hole in the carpet.
B: Really? Oh, I... I'm terribly sorry.
A: Well, I'm afraid you are to blame.
Customer: Um, I think there's a mistake on the check.
Waiter: Oh, really?
Customer: I think you've given us the wrong one.
Waiter: Did I ? May I have a look?... Oh, you're right. I am so sorry. This is for table thirteen.
Customer: I don't think we'd eaten that much!
Waiter: Indeed you didn't. I'm sorry. I'll be back in a moment. 2
A: Margaret, I'm thinking of buying these new sandals. What do you think?
B: A good choice. You need some sandals for the summer.
A: What do you think about these green sandals?
B: I don't think green sandals will go well with your clothes. I think black or brown would be a better choice. 3
A: Aunt Sally, do you agree that people should get their parents' permission before getting married?
B: Why, I think it's a good idea. I don't approve of people getting married until they have talked to their parents and got their approval. Why do you have to ask?
A: I was discussing this with John today this morning, so I decided to find out what you think, I quite agree with you. But my friend thinks differently.
B: Well, each to his own opinion. 4
A: Ally, did you see the movie last night?
B: Yes, I did. I thought it was a failure.
A: Oh, come on! It wasn't a bad movie at all.
B: Well, it may be so for you. I still think everyone has a right to his or her own opinion. 5
A: I think we should buy an imported car.
B: I'm afraid that's not such a good idea. It will cost us an arm and a leg buying it now. How about next year?
A: I don't see your point. Why next year?
B: It's reported that the price of imported cars will come down a lot next year. Unit116 1
A: I'm sorry, I'm late again. The traffic was terrible.
B: Well, that's OK. But the boss wants to see you. He asked about you early this morning.
A: Oh, that's too bad. What can I say to him?
B: Well, perhaps you'll have to explain why you were not in the office this morning.
A: OK. I'm going to see him now.
B: You'd better go and see him after 10. He is having a meeting now.
A: Thank you, Mr Green. To tell the truth, I don't want to be late. But the traffic is always so heavy. How can I help it? 2
A: Oh, it's freezing in this room.
B: Yes. You see, I've closed all those windows but it doesn't help actually.
A: Why don't you turn on the electric heater?
B: It doesn't work. There is something wrong with it.
A: Have you called the repairman?
B: I've tried several times, but the line is always busy... 3
A: Oh, what a nuisance! Those guys are making too much noise again! It's already past 12 o'clock.
B: I'm not surprised at the weekends. But I'm really fed up with all this.
A: And so am I. We've got to do something about it.
B: Yes, we'd better let them know how we feel about it. Shall we go and talk to them?
A: Oh, yes. Let's go right now. 4
A: Dick, I'm afraid I have to talk to you. I can't stand it any longer.
B: What's the matter? Is there anything bothering you?
A: Yes. I hate to say this, but it's your smoking that bothers me. You see, smoking not only wastes your money but also harms your health.
B: Oh, don't be silly. Even some doctors smoke.
A: Yes, that's true. But that does not mean smoking is not harmful. Everywhere you look, newspapers, books all say smoking is a foolish thing.
B: But if smoking were really harmful, why do so many people still keep puffing the stick?
A: They will regret it sooner or later. Anyway, I have no patience with your smoking. 5
A: Look, Ted, I wish you'd stop dropping ash everywhere.
B: I'm sorry, Li Hong. I promise I shan't do it again.
A: I don't remember how many times you have promised me that. I have had enough of the mess you make.
B: Take it easy. I'll clean the room this time.
A: Oh, no! There seems to be a hole in the carpet.
B: Really? Oh, I... I'm terribly sorry.
A: Well, I'm afraid you are to blame.
