Text 1:

W: I really want to move. It takes me two hours to my company every day.

M: It’s true, but it’s not easy to find such a comfortable and big house.

Text 2: 

W: But it’s the White House. The president and his family live there. Probably we can only see a couple of rooms. 

M: Not really. The guide said he would take us through many different rooms.

Text 3:

M: Would you mind if I borrow your car? I have to go to the post office.

W: You’d better not drive a car or ride a bike on such icy roads. Walking is a better choice, I think.

M: Yeah. You’ve got a point here.

Text 4:

W: I really enjoy cooking a meal and watching my friends enjoy it. How about you?

M: I don’t like cooking so much. It takes up too much time and I really hate having to clean up after the 

     meal. 

Text 5:

W: How do you spend your evening? 

M: I usually meet some friends and we play sports together or I might spend some time alone on my hobbies. But I usually watch TV in winter and take a walk in summer.

Text 6:

M: Excuse me? How can I get to the National Bank from this park? 

W: Walk up this street until you get to the first set of traffic lights. It’s about 150 meters perhaps. Turn right at the traffic lights. Then keep walking for about 500 meters until you reach the National Museum. 

M: OK. Where do I go then? 

W: You’ll see the National Bank near the National Museum. 

M: Got it. Thank you very much.

Text 7: 

W: Hey! The music you played just now is the best I’ve ever heard. 

M: Thank you for saying that. Actually, those songs were sung for the first time today. I wrote them in the past two months.

W: Oh, that’s amazing! Are you a regular singer in this bar? 

M: You can say that. But once in a while my band and I also sing in several other places.

W: Cool. Your guitar skills are great. How did you learn to play like that? 

M: I became interested in guitar at an early age. Afterward, I taught myself by listening to some records of top players.

W: Wow, that’s unbelievable! You play so well, but you’ve never been to a real teacher. You will surely be famous in the near future.

Text 8:

W: Steven, shall we go shopping on Saturday? 

M: Hum...Why not Sunday? I hate going shopping on Saturday because there are so many people.

W: But there is no difference between Sunday and Saturday. 

M: Hum. Actually I need a day to relax after a week’s work.

W: I see. We will go on Sunday then. 

M: By the way, what kind of stores do we need to go to?

W: Clothing stores first, of course. Then we need to go to the butcher’s shop and buy some chicken. 

M: Let’s also go to the jewelry store to buy you a necklace. We will be married for seven years next month.

W: Thank you, darling.

Text 9:

M: Hi, I would like to buy a one-way ticket to Brussels, please.  

W: Certainly sir, this is our train schedule. We have an express train leaving every morning which takes about 6 hours, and an overnight train that leaves at 9:00 pm. 

M: How long does an overnight train take to get there?  

W: About 12 hours. We have tickets for soft seats and hard seats on the express train. If you like, you can choose a sleeper on the overnight train which is a bit less expensive. 

M: Yeah, I think I’ll take a sleeper, for I can lie down and sleep at night. Do you serve food on the train? 12 hours is such a long time!  

W: Yes, of course. There is a dining car where they serve meals at all times. 

M: Great! I’ll take it.  

W: Here you are, sir. Your train leaves from platform No.2 at 9:00 pm. Remember to be here at least 30 minutes earlier or else you might miss your train! 

M: I understand. Thank you very much!  

Ｗ: Have a great trip.

Text 10: 

Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the City Gym. My name’s Jenny Stone and I’m one of the fitness advisors here. Now, on with our tour of the gym! City Gym is open from 9:00 in the morning to 11:00 at night, seven days a week, so you can exercise almost any time, day or night. We have an indoor heated swimming pool, steam rooms and exercise rooms. Of course, we have a fully equipped gym with all the latest machines and equipment. Equipment is provided free of charge. Meanwhile, we offer a wide range of classes, such as yoga, kick boxing, dancing and swimming, for all ages and fitness levels. If the class you would like to join is fully booked, don’t worry, because new classes start all the time. Information about the days and times of the current classes can be found on the notice board in reception. Well, I’ll give you a full list of prices later. Now, before we take up, do you have any questions?