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Showing posts with label English Conversation. Show all posts

6:09 AM

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Let's call it a day

Richard Trương

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A. Did we finish packing all the orders?
B. I'm tired of packing this stuff.
A. Maybe we could finish it later.
B. Sure, we could do it first thing tomorrow morning.
A. OK. Let's call it a day.

10:27 PM

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I'm through with you

Richard Trương

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A. Peter is through with Marry.
B. You mean he's never going to see her again?
A. No. They'll still remain friends, but he doesn't want to go out with her anymore.
B. Why not, did they have an argument?
A. No, but there's no future in their relationship.
B. That's too bad. They seemed very happy together.

A. Are you through with your newspaper?
B. Yes, would you like to read it?

A. Is he through with his project?
B. Not yet, but he should done by next week.

1:02 AM

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I couldn't get through

Richard Trương

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A. Why didn't you call me last night?
B. I tried to get hold of you but I couldn't get through.
A. What time did you call?
B. Almost all night.
A. Then I can't understand why you couldn't get through.
B. I kept getting a busy signal.

A. I tried calling the customer service but I couldn't get through.
B. Their lines are always busy.

6:59 PM

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Do you have any opening?

Richard Trương

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A. May I help you?
B. Yes. Do you have any opening for a typist?
A. How fast you can type?
B. Seventy words per minute.
A. We have an opening in the sales department. Please coming for an interview.
B. Thank you. I'll be there in the afternoon.

A. The city has 200 summer-job openings available for students.
B. I hope it's not too late to apply.

9:49 PM

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She's gone for the day

Richard Trương

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A. Hello, Microsoft Corporation company. May I help you?
B. Hello, Is Mr. Bill Gates there?
A. May I ask who's calling?
B. This is Steve Job.
A. Hold on a moment, Mr. Steve. I'll see if he's in ( a few seconds later). I'm sorry, but he's gone for the day. Would you like to leave a message?
B. Please tell him that I called.

A. Is Marry in?
B. No, she's gone for the day.

6:13 AM

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Let's keep in touch

Richard Trương

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A. I hear you're moving to Tokyo.
B. Yes, I found a very good job over there.
A. Well, we'll certainly miss you at Kyoto University.
B. I'm going to miss you forks, too.
A. Let's keep in touch.
B. OK, I'll drop you a line as soon as I get there.

A. I'll be leaving Ho Chi Minh city tomorrow.
B. Let's keep in touch.

A. Is John an old friend of yours?
B. Yes, we've kept in touch for many years.

6:56 AM

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I don't want to take any chances

Richard Trương

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A. I have to be at a press conference by 10. It's already 9:50. Can you speed it up, driver?
B. I'm going as fast as the law allows now.
A. There's an extra ten buck in for you if you get me there in time.
B. I'm sorry, sir. I don't want to take any chances on getting a speeding ticket. There are always squad cars hiding on this road.
A. OK. I understand. Please try to get there as soon as possible.
B. I'm doing my best, sir.

6:02 AM

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How do I address you?

Richard Trương

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A. How do you do? My name is A?
B. I'm B.
A. It's nice to meet you.
B. Same here
A. My friends call me Tom. How do I address you?
B. Just call me John. I hate to be called Mr. A. It's too formal

A. I don't know how to address you.
B. My full name is David John, but my friends call me Bob.

3:09 AM

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I'm just browsing/looking

Richard Trương

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A. Are you being help?
B. No, I'm just browsing.
A: If you need any help, my name is A.
B. Fine, thank you
(a few minutes later)
A. Do you carry tapered shirts?
B. Yes, we do. What size do you need?

A. Can I help you?
B. No, thank you. I'm just looking around.

A. Where's Mary?
B. She's browsing as usual.

5:50 PM

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It drives me crazy

Richard Trương

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A: Why didn't you show up yesterday?
B: I couldn't help it. My computer broke down.
A: Again? You repaired it last week!
B: I know. It's driving me crazy.
A: Have you thought about buying a new one?
B: Of course, but I'm broke now and I can't afford it.

A: My boss is making me crazy.
B: Why, what did he do?

A: Please turn down the radio. That music is driving me crazy.
B: Sorry, I didn't realize it was so loud.

9:14 PM

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look up to/ look down on

Richard Trương

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A: Hey! Look out, there's a car coming! Phew! That was close! Well, it's safe to cross the road now.
B: Wait, I know that couple in the car.
A: Really? Who are they?
B: Actually I don't remember their names. He's kind of person that everyone looks up to, he was generous, helpful and honest. However, she's a terrible snob. She looks down on anyone who's poorer than her.
A: How do you know them?
B: They were my neighborhood when I lived in California.

5:50 PM

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pick someone up

Richard Trương

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A: Would you like to see the new sicence fiction film?
B: I'd love to. When?
A: I was hoping you'd be free Friday night.
B: Friday's fine. Where shall I meet you?
A: Why don't I pick you up at your office at 6?
B: I'll be ready.

A: Could you pick me up at work today? I need to get home quickly.
B: I'm sorry, but my car's at the garage being worked on.

7:16 AM

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be + always + Ving

Richard Trương

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A: I really don't know if I can stand to have Mary for a roommate one more day. She's driving me crazy.
B: Oh, what's wrong?
A: Well, for one thing she's always messing up the kitchen.
B: Really?
A: And not only that. She's forever leaving her dirty socks on the floor for me to pick up.
B: That's must be inconvenient for you.
A: It is. And what's more, she's constantly bragging about herself.
Can you believe that? And she's always trying to show me that she's smarter than I.
B: I think you're right. You need to find a new roommate.

6:46 AM

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to be locked out

Richard Trương

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A: I was locked out of my apartment last night.
B: How did that happen? Did you leave your keys somewhere?
A: No. I came home and found a sign on the door saying that the owner had changed the locks.
B: Well, how did you get in?
A: I had to go to the rental office and pick up my new keys.
B: What an inconvenience! They should have given you notice ahead of time.

A: Did you go back to the office last night after dinner?
B: Yes, but I was locked out so I went right home.

2:27 AM

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Here or to go?

Richard Trương

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A: May I help you?
B: Yes, I'd like a glass of coffee and a small coke, please.
A: Will that be all?
B: Yes, that's all.
A: Here or to go?
B: To go

1. a quarter pounder and a chocolate shake/ here
2. fries/to go
3. a hamburger and a large coke/ here

8:57 AM

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keep in mind

Richard Trương

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A: Have you gone for that job interview at the building I told you?
B: Not yet. My appointment is tomorrow.
A: You have the experience. You should do all right.
B: I hope so, anyway.
A: Remember, they want someone who works well with people.
B: Yes, I'll keep that in mind.

A: Don't forget to bring your camera this weekend?
B: Sure. I'll keep it in mind.

2:53 AM

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keep an eye on something

Richard Trương

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A: Did anyone take my seat?
B: No, I kept an eye on it.

A: Where's my laptop?
B: I don't know. Where did you leave it?
A: I just put it on this chair, and now it's gone.
B: Are you sure?
A: Of course I'm sure. I bet somebody stole it.
B: You should have kept an eye on it.

6:10 AM

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look good on sb, go well

Richard Trương

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A: Your dress looks good on you.
B: Thank you. It's very nice of you to say so.
A: Where did you get it?
B: My gift on my birthday.

A: That blouse goes well with your slack suit.
B: Thank you. I had a difficult time finding one to match the suit.

A: That tie looks great on you.
B: Thank you

8:35 AM

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a ball park figure

Richard Trương

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A: How many employees showed up at the meeting today?
B: I can give you a ball park figure but I don't have the exact number.

A: Can you give me a ball park figure?
B: I'd say around 5,000$.
A: That sounds good.

A: How much did you pay for your new laptop?
B: Actually, I don't remember since my wife bought it for me on my birthday.
A: Can you give me a ball park figure?
B: Roughly, I would say around 1,200$.

5:43 PM

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ache all over

Richard Trương

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A: Did you play soccer yesterday?
B: Yes, and now I ache all over.
A: Do you play soccer regularly?
B: Yes, every week. I want to keep in shape.

A: What's wrong with you?
B: I don't know exactly. I ache all over.

A: I haven't been feeling well recently.
B: What's the matter? Do you ache all over?
A: No, just backache.
B: Where does it hurt?