Hi, Jessica.
Hi, Ethan.
How's it going?
Pretty good.
How about you?
Busy.
I've been working a lot these days.
What do you do?
I'm a middle school teacher.
Really?
Teaching is a very difficult job.
Yeah, it is.
But it's also very rewarding.
I truly love what I do.
What do you teach?
I teach mathematics.
How about you?
What do you do?
I'm a lawyer.
Wow, that's a very nice job.
What made you choose to be a lawyer?
I love the feeling of standing before the court and protecting people in legal disputes.
So my job is very rewarding too.
Yes, it's definitely a career path where you can make an impact and help people.
How many years have you been practicing law?
I've been practicing it for two years.
Hi, Dave.
How are you?
Hi, Grandma.
I'm fine, just a little tired.
What are you doing?
I'm just doing my math homework, and it's a little bit difficult.
Take a short break and get some rest.
Where is everyone?
Well, everyone is doing something right now.
Oh, really?
Where's your mom?
She's in the kitchen.
I think she's baking an apple cake.
Oh.
How about your dad?
He is fixing the washing machine in the basement.
It stopped spinning and draining.
I see.
And what are your brother and sister doing?
Oh, Tanny is planting some flowers in the garden.
And Tony is tidying his room.
So everyone is very busy and hardworking today.
Where shall I put this plant, Betty?
Put it on the bookshelf, please.
On the top is fine.
And please put the remote control beside the TV.
But where is the remote control?
I can't see it.
It's under the table.
Oh yeah, I see it now.
There is also a notepad here.
Where do you usually keep it?
Just put it in one of the drawers in the desk.
The two top drawers are already full of stuff.
You can put it in the bottom drawer inside that empty box.
Okay.
I didn't know you wear glasses.
These are yours, right?
Yes, they're mine.
I only use them for reading.
Please put them in that case on the desk beside the computer.
Do you want me to put this cap away?
Yeah, just hang it on the hook behind the door.
It will be fine there.
Thanks.
There's a belt lying on the floor here.
Leave it on the chair.
The chair in front of the desk?
That's right.
Where are you from, Sandra?
I'm from Birmingham, England, but I have been working in London for a few years now.
I manage a small importing business.
What about you?
I'm from Illinois.
Whereabouts in Illinois are you from?
I'm from a tiny town called Paris.
Not the French version.
The Illinois version, of course.
It's about two to three hours south of Chicago.
Really?
That's so interesting.
I didn't know there was a town called Paris in US.
What's it like?
Oh, I think it's a very boring place.
There's nothing to do there.
No good restaurants, no nightlife of any kind.
I really get bored there.
Oh, that's too bad.
Yeah, but lots of people love it there because it's so pretty.
Yeah?
Uh-huh.
It has lovely scenery.
Lots of rivers, lakes, trees.
Well, it sounds like a nice place.
Yeah, if you like nature.
But, you know, I'm a real city person.
Excuse me, do you know where the International Conference on Education is going to be held?
Yes, it's going to be held in that room at the end of the hallway.
I'm here to attend the same conference.
But it seems we've come too early.
It starts in half an hour.
Yes, I always arrive early everywhere I go.
By the way, I'm Phil.
Nice to meet you, Phil.
I'm Rahi.
Nice to meet you too, Rahi.
Where are you from?
I'm from India.
Are you here all by yourself or with your family?
I'm here by myself and I don't know anyone.
Same here.
By the way, your English is very good for a non-native speaker.
Thank you!
Where did you learn to speak it so well?
Mostly in school, initially from my nanny.
I began to study it formally, however, during my first year of elementary school.
Most of my English skills were developed in university.
I majored in linguistics and favored English literature for my electives.
Then you must be an English teacher, right?
Exactly.
Shall we have a coffee while we wait for the conference to start?
That sounds nice.
Do you have any brothers or sisters, Bill?
Yeah, I have an older sister, Amy, and a younger brother, Stephen.
Tell me a bit about them.
Amy is 19.
She studies business at Columbia University in New York.
She's pretty short and has long blonde hair.
She has a boyfriend called Joey and talks about him all the time.
It gets a bit boring, really.
Steven is 13, but I think he's very intelligent, and he's also the funniest person in our family.
He can really make you laugh.
He loves animals and keeps a pet rabbit in the garden.
That's very nice.
As an only child, how I wish I had had siblings.
I envy anyone with brothers and sisters.
Well, at least you get all your parents' attention.
Yeah, but you have no one to blame.
That's right.
And what do your parents do?
My mom is an economist and my dad is an accountant.
Do you get along with your family?
Yes, my parents always support me in everything I want to do.
I talk to my parents all the time and have a very open relationship with them.
I get along fine with my siblings too, even though we have pretty different personalities.
Well, you are very fortunate to have such a great family.
Yes, I am.
I'm very thankful for that.
Excuse me, can you help me out?
Sure, what do you need?
Thanks.
I'm a new student here, and I can't find my classroom.
What class are you looking for?
Science.
It's in room 204.
Where is that?
Hey, we're in the same class!
We can go together!
Thanks.
Oh, I'm Paul.
Hi, I'm Mia.
Nice to meet you.
By the way, how long does science class last?
Every class lasts 50 minutes.
Then we have a 10-minute break.
Are you in any clubs?
Yes, I am.
I love basketball, and I'm in the basketball team.
Basketball club is on Thursdays after school.
Matches are usually on Saturday mornings.
I'm also in the school orchestra.
I can play the violin very well now.
Oh, I'd like to join the orchestra too.
When do you practice?
We practice at lunchtime in the auditorium on Tuesdays.
And sometimes we have concerts.
Where's the auditorium?
I'll show you later.
Oh, hey, we'd better get a glass.
It starts in five minutes.
Linda, can I borrow your eraser?
Sure.
Here, you can keep it.
Thanks.
How did you do on the math test?
I totally bombed it.
It was very hard.
I should have studied more.
I'll probably have to take a retest.
I'm in the same boat.
I'm pretty sure I failed it.
I studied so hard for the test, but all of my efforts just went down the drain.
I know exactly how you feel.
Why don't we study together for the retest?
That's a great idea.
If we put our heads together, I'm sure we can do better.
Thank you for the dinner, Alice.
It was delicious, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
You are an excellent cook.
Thank you.
So the steak was OK?
It wasn't too salty?
No, it was perfect.
I like the sauce you cooked it in.
How did you make it?
I caramelized mushrooms and then added the garlic to that and cooked it for a few minutes.
Then added a bunch of Parmesan and a little bit of cream.
I seasoned with salt and freshly ground pepper.
It tasted amazing.
Here's your tea and some cake for dessert.
Thank you.
Wow, this coconut cake is fantastic.
What's it made of?
It's made of flour, sugar, vanilla flavor, eggs, shredded coconut, and coconut milk.
I love that it's not dry at all.
It's mega moist and intensely flavorful.
I'm glad you liked it.
Hey, could I please have one more piece?
Wow, you've got quite a sweet tooth tonight.
How old are you, Vivian?
I'm 19.
Wow!
You're a lot younger than me.
I'm 23.
Yeah, I'm four years younger than you.
When's your birthday?
June 10th.
June 10th?
So it's coming soon, right?
What's the date today?
It's May 26th.
My birthday is two weeks away.
I'm really excited about it.
What year were you born in?
2003.
What's a typical day for you?
What time do you usually get up?
I get up around 6.45.
So early.
How's that?
Well, I have to leave home at 7.25 AM so I can catch the bus at 7.40.
It takes me about 15 minutes to walk to the bus stop from my house.
What time do you usually get home?
I get home at different times every day, depending on my schedule.
What time do you eat breakfast?
At 7.
But sometimes I skip breakfast.
I don't always have time for it.
How much sleep do you usually get?
Over eight hours.
That's good.
Are you usually early, on time, or late?
I'm early.
Early?
How early do you usually get to places?
I try to be in the five to 10 minute range.
Do you usually sleep in on Sundays?
Yeah, usually.
How about you?
I love sleeping in too.
A Sunday sleep in feels like a mini holiday.
Getting up later than usual, going for brunch, watching TV.
Hi, Anita.
How are you doing?
I'm doing all right, but I'm a little bored.
How's that?
It's raining cats and dogs and I can't go out.
There's nothing but gray clouds and rain.
It's been this way for weeks.
And it's pretty cold outside.
It's so boring staying inside.
There's nothing to do.
You could bake a cake or watch a good film on TV.
To top it off, the power is out.
So I can neither bake a cake nor watch a good film.
Oh, that must be tough.
I hope things lighten up for you soon.
I hope so too.
Anyway, what's the weather like there?
It's warm and sunny here.
There's hardly a cloud in the sky.
And there's only a slight breeze.
This is the perfect weather for going outside.
Where are you right now?
I'm at the swimming pool.
Oh, lucky you.
What's the temperature there?
Let me check.
It says 88 degrees.
Wow, it's really warm.
Here are only 56 degrees.
I wish I could be there with you.
What do you usually do in your spare time, Gabriel?
I go out with my friends.
We love playing soccer.
It's a fun way to socialize and, of course, to get some exercise.
We sometimes go to watch soccer if there's a big match on.
Do you often watch TV in your spare time?
Every day I check the news, but I don't spend much time watching soap operas or movies.
Do you like reading?
Yes, I'm an avid reader.
What kind of books do you like best?
I love reading biographies because I find the stories of people's lives so fascinating.
What other hobbies do you have?
I love to go skateboarding and hiking.
Oh, and I love to swim.
Do you like playing computer games?
Yes, I do.
But I'm not crazy about computer games.
Do you ever go bowling?
Yes, I do like to go bowling sometimes.
Really?
Me too.
Why don't we go bowling together?
That sounds great.
I would love that.
Is Saturday at 5 p.m.
okay with you?
Yeah, sure.
It's perfect.
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