Conversation:
jobs-cool jobs
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*Jeff: Tim, I'm a teacher, but you can have many, many jobs in the world. If you could pick any job, what do you think would be a cool job?
**Tim: Well, to be honest, I think it would be pretty cool to be a fisherman.
*Jeff: Fisherman!
**Tim: Yeah. Believe it or not I really like the ocean. I like spending time in the ocean and I think if you go out on those boats and get away from the land, you really get in touch with the sea and I just think that you get to work with your hands.
*Jeff: Is it dangerous though?
**Tim: Oh, it is dangerous. For sure. You can hook yourself. You can get caught in storms. It can be not so good.
*Jeff: Do you get paid a lot of money?
**Tim: Not so much, but that is not necessarily so important. You know. You can work with nature. You can catch your own food. Provide for yourself and I think that's really rewarding. How about you? What do you think would be a cool job?
*Jeff: I think I would like to be a writer.
**Tim: Why is that?
*Jeff: Because a movie star would be good, or a rock star but there is too much fame. Too many people always want to talk to you or want your autograph, but I think a writer, you are doing something you love without all that pressure or media coming after you and you can sort of make your own time and do it where you like. You can write in the country in a cabin or you can write in the city anywhere you like so I think it is a very flexible rewarding job.
**Tim: Yeah, you got to have the skill for it though. Do you think you have that skill?
*Jeff: No, I'm a terrible writer, but if I could have my pick of jobs, I'd like to be a writer. How about you? You would like to be a fisherman. Any other jobs you would like to be?
**Tim: Another job that I think might be cool is a fireman to tell you the truth. Again, you kind of working with nature. I'd really like to be a sort of a slash and burn fireman. Someone that goes out where there's wildfires, things like that, cause you're working with nature.
*Jeff: Those guys, the slash-and-burn fireman, they get to jump out of helicopters sometimes.
**Tim: Some of them do yeah, but that's kind of the glamorous one. Yeah, I wouldn't mind just being the guy that's on the ground, and the nice thing about it is you work really, really hard and you get paid pretty well for the time you work but then you get a long time off.
*Jeff: But, I'm a little bit scared of fires. You don't mind fire?
**Tim: I don't mind fire so much. You know. It's hot and it can be really, really dangerous but I don't know, it's kind of exciting and I like the idea of being out there in nature and just working hard to survive and working in a team. I think it would be good.
*Jeff: I want to be an astronaut. I think an astronaut would be good.
**Tim: Why is that? It's a dangerous job. A fireman's dangerous but it sounds like and astronaut would be pretty dangerous as well.
*Jeff: A little dangerous but I'd like to go to the moon to see what's on the moon. I think it would be kind of neat to be on the moon and looking back at the earth. They call the earth the blue planet. I think it would be neat to sit up there and look back on the earth and it would be kind of neat I think.
**Tim: Sounds like you like the ocean. You should think about being a fisherman.
*Jeff: No way! No thanks.
Shopping Phrases & Conversation
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Clerk:May I help you?
Karen: Yes. Do you have these shoes in size seven?
Clerk: I'm not sure. If you can't find them on the rack, they may be out of stock. But let me look in the stockroom.
Karen:Thanks. I'd like to try on a pair if you have them.
Clerk: I'll be right back.
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Erwin:How much did you pay for it?
Dennis:200 bucks.
Erwin: 200 bucks for a piece of junk like that? That's a rip-off!
Dennis:What do you mean?
Erwin: It's not worth it.
Dennis:Oh. I guess I really did get ripped off.
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Sales Assoc:Hi, are you being helped?
Karen:No, I'm not. I'm interested in some scarves.
Sales Assoc:All our scarves are in this section. What do you think of this one here? It's made of silk.
Karen:Hm, it looks nice, but I'd like to have something warm for the winter.
Sales Assoc:Maybe you would like a heavy wool scarf. How about this one?
Karen:I think that's what I want. How much is it?
Sales Assoc:It's...seventy-five dollars plus tax.
Karen:It's a little expensive. Do you think it's possible to get a discount?
Sales Assoc:Hm, since you like it so much, how about a 10 percent discount. That's the best I can offer.
Karen:That's good. Could you wrap it up for me?
Sales Assoc:Sure. Is there anything else I can get for you?
Karen:No, that should be it. Thank you.
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Greg:Hi, can I help you?
Karen:No, thanks. I'm just looking.
Greg:All right. If you need any help, just let me know. My name is Greg.
Karen:Sure. I'll let you know if I need anything. (A king-size mattress attracts Karen.) Hm, this mattress is very firm. Jack will probably like it.
Greg:Did you find something you like?
Karen:Yes, this mattress is very good. It's pretty firm. The mattress I'm now sleeping on is saggy.
Greg:You're right. This is a very good brand. It doesn't sag easily. And we offer a life-time warranty, so you don't have to worry about its quality.
Karen:Does it come with a frame?
Greg:Unfortunately, it doesn't. However, we could offer a ten percent discount on that. And also, if you're really interested, we have a very good financing plan here. There's no payment, no interest until next June.
Karen:That's an attractive plan. I'll think about it.
Greg:Well, you've got to hurry. This mattress sells pretty well and this promotion ends tomorrow.
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Cahsier:Is there anything else you would like to buy?
John:No, thank you. I guess that's it. By the way, in case there's a flaw in this CD player, can I return it?
Cahsier:Yes. But you must return it within 30 days.
John:Is there a charge for that? I know other stores have a restocking fee.
Cahsier:There will be no charge at all. However, you must show us the receipt. (The cashier is handing the receipt over to John for him to sign.) Could you sign it here, please?
John:Thank you.
Cahsier: All right. Keep your receipt. If something comes up, you can show it to us and we'll give you a refund.
John:Thanks. I'll put it in a safe place.
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Spencer:Doris, do you want to come to the mall with me?
Doris:I'd love to, but I'm broke.
Spencer:So am I, but I like browsing through the music store there.
Doris:Are you sure you only want to browse?
Spencer: Yeah. I like to listen to new albums there. I don't have money to buy them, but I can go there and listen. You know you don't have to pay for listening.
Doris:You're such a dog.
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Chris:Doris, Highland Mall is having a big sale this weekend. You wanna go?
Doris:Don't feel like it. I'm broke.
Chris:Well, we can still do some window shopping, can't we?
Doris:Just look around? Nah, that's boring.
Chris:I'll go myself then.
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Connie:Look at this catalog, John. I think I want to get this red blouse.
John:Don't you have one like this in blue?
Connie:Yeah, but I don't have a red one.
John:Do you need every color in the rainbow?
Connie:(Looking at her husband dumbly.) Yes!
John:(The husband shakes his head.) Tsk...tsk...women!
Hotel Dialogues
Part 1:
Making Reservations
Receptionist: Good morning. Welcome to The Grand Woodward Hotel.
Client: Hi, good morning. I'd like to make a reservation for the third weekend in September. Do you have any vacancies?
R: Yes sir, we have several rooms available for that particular weekend. And what is the exact date of your arrival?
C: The 24th.
R: How long will you be staying?
C: I'll be staying for two nights.
R: How many people is the reservation for?
C: There will be two of us.
R: And would you like a room with twin beds or a double bed?
C: A double bed, please.
R: Great. And would you prefer to have a room with a view of the ocean?
C: If that type of room is available, I would love to have an ocean view. What's the rate for the room?
R: Your room is five hundred and ninety dollars per night. Now what name will the reservation be listed under?
C: Charles Hannighan.
R: Could you spell your last name for me, please?
C: Sure. H-A-N-N-I-G-H-A-N.
R: And is there a phone number where you can be contacted?
C: Yes, my cell phone number is 555-26386.
R: Great. Now I'll need your credit card information to reserve the room for you. What type of card is it?
C: Visa. The number is 987654321.
R: And what is the name of the cardholder?
C: Charles H. Hannighan.
R: Alright, Mr. Hannighan, your reservation has been made for the twenty-fourth of September for a room with a double bed and view of the ocean. Check-in is at 2 o'clock. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to call us.
C: Great, thank you so much.
R: My pleasure. We'll see you in September, Mr. Hannighan. Have a nice day.
Conversation at Bank
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It's Saturday morning and Joan's gone to the bank.
Joan: I'd like to open a bank account, please.
Cashier: Certainly. Do you have some form of identification?
Joan: Yes, I bought my passport. Is that OK?
Cashier: Yes. We also need proof of your current address. Do you have a utility bill or your driver's licence with you?
Joan: I've got my driver's licence.
Cashier: That's fine. What kind of account did you want?
Joan: Well I want two, a deposit account and a savings account.
Cashier: That's fine, we do both. Do you have any proof of income?
Joan: Yes, I bought my pay slips for the last three months.
Cashier: Good. You could also apply for a credit card at the same time, if you like.
Joan: Yes, that would be great.
Cashier: OK. If you would just like to fill out these forms...