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M：Well, Mary, I see from your resume that you’ve had a lot of experience in the law field.
W：Yes, I used to work during my break to get more experience.
M：How long are you able to work for us?
W：Not more than 4 months.
M：When does the semester end and when does next semester begin?
W：We will end on May 14th and September 1st will be the starting date for the next semester.
M：I see. Are you able to work full-time or only part-time?
W：I would prefer full-time.
M：When would you like to start?
W：Will May 16th suit you?
M：OK. I’m looking forward to your joining our office staff.
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M：Hello. Jack speaking.
W：This is Helen. Listen, Jack, I won’t have to work tomorrow. I can take you to do some sightseeing.
M：That’s very kind of you. It’s my first time here. I’d like that. Where are we going then?
W：We could start with Seashore Park. It’s quite near here.
M：What’s interesting about the park?
W：We’ll go to the top of the hill in the park. There you’ll be able to see the view of the sea.
M：Wonderful! I’ve never seen the sea in my life.
W：Then we could visit the museum in the park.
Text 8
Good afternoon! As you know this is the course in beginning, Political Theory. We will meet each Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 8 o’clock for the next twelve weeks. Each Monday I’ll give a lecture on the different ideas in political thoughts. On Wednesday, you’ll hand in a one-page paper on the topic and there is a group who’ll discuss the related problems. On Thursday, I’ll return your papers with suggestions for review. Over the weekend, you will rewrite your paper and hand it in the following Monday. I’ll grade only the rewritten paper. Keep this paper brief, because I’ll come to the classroom on Thursday and Friday afternoon to discuss your paper with you. Are there any questions?
Text 9
W：Will we stay home all day?
M：Sure. It’s a holiday.
W：Why don’t we go to the parade?
M：Oh, not the parade, please. There’s too much noise and traffic.
W：What about the circus?
M：Circus? Is it still in town?
W：Yes, and you promised the children you’d take them before it leaves.
M：The circus will be so crowded today.
W：OK, how about the zoo? It’s Children’s Day.
M：Too many people. Besides, I’m really tired.
W：All right. Why don’t you just rest? You’ll need to be awake for this evening.
M：This evening?
W：Don’t you remember? You promised to take me to the ballet.
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W：Waiter! I’d like to speak to the manager please … immediately if possible.
M：Is anything wrong, Madam?
W：I’m afraid there is. The service here has been terrible. We had to wait twenty minutes for a glass of mineral water.
M：I see. Well, I’m sorry to hear that. The trouble is we’re a bit short of hands at present. Two waitresses are ill.
W：All right, but that’s no excuse. My husband asked for goose and he was brought chicken instead. It’s just unbelievable! And my beans weren’t cooked properly. It wasn’t a very enjoyable meal at all.
M：This is most regrettable.
W：Look at this bill. We’ve been overcharged. We only had one dessert, not two. Can you check the bill again, please?
M：I do apologize, Madam.
W：I’m afraid I’m not going to pay the service charge, or give a tip, as I don’t feel satisfied with it. I’m quite disappointed as a matter of fact.
M：I’ll pass on your complaints to the manager and check your bill right away.
W：Thank you.