Opinions

Part 1 Pete: Ah, excellent. Brazil vs. Germany. Who do reckon will win?Philip: I’m going for Brazil. What about you?Pete: I’m tipping Germany. They’re the best team in the world at the moment in my : Pah, really? That’s crazy : Never write off the Germans…Philip: Whatever. Anyway, did you…
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Lost

Part 1 Dave: Where the hell are we? I don’t recognize this place at : According to the map the stadium should be just about : Yeah, well, I don’t see anything that looks remotely like a stadium. All I see are old people grocery shopping and a group of…
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Personal History

Part 1 Mr. Jones: So, Philip, tell me a little about : Gosh, where to start? Well, I was born in a small town near Manchester but grew up in Singapore. I suppose I did OK at school and then went to university in London, where I studied East Asian…
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Describing People

Part 1 Emili: You look happy. Did you find some money or something?Anna: No no. Nothing like : Ah, so it must be a guy. Come on, don’t be : Alright, alright. Recently I met someone. I think he’s : Oh, is that so? Tell me what he’s : He’s…
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Basic Etiquette

Part 1 Dave: Hi. Can I help you with that?Marissa: Oh, thank you, thank you. These bags are killing my : No problem. Oh, let me get the door : That’s very kind of you. I guess chivalry isn’t dead. You’re a good : I try. So, where can I…
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At the Doctors

Part 1 Doctor: Good morning Ms. Brannigan. What seems to be the problem?Samantha: Well, recently I’ve been a little under the weather. I’ve lost my appetite, and have been feeling a bit run down – it’s difficult to get out of bed in the : Any aches or pains?Samantha: My…
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A Haircut

Part 1 Anna: I’m looking for a new look. What sort of style do you think would suit me?Stylist: Hmm. Do you usually wear your hair up or down?Anna: I sometimes wear it up for work – a bun, or pony-tail - but usually : That’s good: I think you…
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Describing a House

Part 1 Estate Agent: Hi, Mr. and Mrs. Banana? You’re here to see the house?Mr. Banana: That’s right. Sorry to have kept you Agent: Oh, not at all, I’ve only been here for 5 minutes. Anyway, let me show you around. This is the main entrance. I’m afraid there is…
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The Office

Part 1 Dave: Good morning. I’m looking for Ms. : Do you have an appointment?Dave: Yes. She should be expecting me, although I’m a touch : Can I ask your name?Dave: It’s David : Ok, hold on a second. (makes a call) Hi, Samantha, there’s a gentleman here to see…
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Chores

Part 1 Dave: I need a place to crash for a while while my house is getting decorated. Any ideas?Philip: You can kip at mine if you like, if you don’t mind sleeping on the : The sofa, the floor, the dog basket, anywhere is fine as long as I…
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