W: Pardon
M: I mean, could you show me where the nearest hotel is
W: Yes. Go down this street till the end, turn right at the corner, and you'll see one.
M: Good heavens! It seems to be a long way.
W: Yes. But you can take a taxi or a bus.
M: Well, I like walking. Besides, it's a fine day for walking, isn't it
W. Yes, it is.
M: Thank you very much.
W: My pleasure.
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W: Good afternoon, Dr. Anderson's office.
M: Hello, my name is John Cremer, and I was wondering if I could come in today to see the doctor.
W: Are you a patient of Dr. Anderson
M: Well, no. I'm in town at a business meeting, and the manager of the hotel where I'm staying suggested I call you.
W: What seems to be the problem
M: Well, I've got a ringing in my ears.
W: Are you in any pain
M: Just a slight earache.
W: The doctor will be busy at the hospital until this evening. So the earliest time you could see him would be tomorrow morning at ten.
M: I'll arrive ten minutes ahead of time, if that's okay.
W: That will be fine. In the meantime, try to take it easy.
Text 9
W: Hello, Professor Dennis, my name is Susan Adams. I read in the university newspaper that you are looking for a student to work as a language laboratory assistant.
M: Yes, we are. Have you worked with tape recorders before
W: I used cassette recorders a lot when I was studying French in high school.
M: Good. There are many different kinds of language labs. Ours is a small one, and it's fairly easy to let a lot of students listen to the lessons they need to hear. Most of the lessons are on cassette tapes, and are clearly marked with the language and the lesson number.
W: How many hours would I work
M: We need someone to work ten hours a week, Monday through Friday from 4 p.m.to 6 p.m. That's one of our busiest times.
W: I'll fill out an application for the job right now. It would fit into my class schedule nicely.
M: Fine, I'll contact you in a week or so, after we review the applications.
Text 10
Italians are lively, sociable, and passionate about everything they do. They love to laugh and talk loudly. They are happy to welcome strangers into their towns and homes, and are always ready to share meals or stories, good jokes or songs.
Italians work hard, and enjoy their leisure time. It's common for Italians to work five full days and then a half day on Saturday, but unlike busy Americans, they take long lunch breaks, often going home and spending several hours eating and resting before returning to work.
Food is a thing of beauty in Italy. Seafood, chicken, fresh fruit and vegetables, and, of course, pasta, prepared with a variety of spices and sauces.
Italians have great homes, simple and practical, but beautiful and colorful. Tables are always covered with apples, grapes, fresh cheese and bottles of local wine. The homes reflect the things Italians love: beauty, color, friendship and trust.
Italy offers visitors so much. You should learn the history, listen to the music, see the artworks and worship in the churches. But most importantly, take time to get to know the people. Your life will be richer as a result.
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