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The bus stop.
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The bus stop.
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Excuse me.
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Can you help me?
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Oh, sure.
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What's wrong?
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I am lost.
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I need to find the post office.
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The post office.
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Okay.
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It is on Elm Street.
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Is it far from here?
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Can I walk?
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No, it is quite far.
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You should take a bus.
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Oh, no. I need to send a gift to my family today.
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Don't worry.
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Taking the bus is easy.
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But I am new here.
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I do not know which bus to take.
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No problem.
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You can take the number 12 bus.
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The number 12?
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Yes.
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It stops right in front of the post office.
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That is wonderful.
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Thank you so much.
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You're welcome.
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You can wait here.
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I am also waiting for a bus.
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Thank you.
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My name is Maria.
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Nice to meet you, Maria.
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I'm David.
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Are you a student, David?
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No, I work at the hospital nearby.
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What about you?
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I am a student.
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I just arrived last week.
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Welcome to the city.
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Thank you.
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It is very different from my home.
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Oh, look.
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The number 12 bus is coming now.
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Wow!
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Speak of the devil.
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Yes, that is your bus.
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Thank you again, David.
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You are very kind.
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Have a good day, Maria.
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At the doctor's office.
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Good morning, Anna.
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You don't look well.
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Good morning, doctor.
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I feel terrible.
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What is the matter?
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I have a bad stomachache.
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It started last month.
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Last month?
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Why did you wait so long to come see me?
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I don't know.
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I was busy.
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I hoped it would go away.
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I see.
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A stomach ache can be serious.
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We need to get to the bottom of this.
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What do you mean?
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We need to find the reason.
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Do you often skip breakfast?
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Yes, sometimes, when I am in a hurry for work.
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And do you stay up late?
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Yes, I often work on my computer late at night.
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Anna, those are not good habits.
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I know.
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I feel very tired today.
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You need to change your lifestyle.
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You must eat breakfast.
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Okay, I will try.
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And you need to sleep more.
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Health is wealth, you know.
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You are right.
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I am going to give you some medicine for the pain.
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Thank you, doctor.
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Take this two times a day after you eat.
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Okay, I will.
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And please come back next week if you do not feel better.
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Thank you, doctor.
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I will.
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Buying shoes for his wife.
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Hello.
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Can you help me?
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Good morning, sir.
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Of course.
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I want to buy a gift for my wife.
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That's a good idea.
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What are you looking for?
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I want to buy her a pair of shoes.
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Okay.
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Do you know her shoe size?
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Let me see.
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I think she is a size 7.
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A size 7?
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And what color does she like?
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She usually wears black shoes.
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Black size 7.
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Please wait a moment.
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I have two pairs in that size.
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Take a look.
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Oh, I like these ones.
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They look beautiful.
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Yes, they are very popular this season.
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I think my wife will love them.
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I am sure she will.
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What happens if they do not fit her?
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You can exchange them for another size.
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Oh, good.
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You just need to keep the receipt.
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I will take them.
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How much are they?
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They are $40.
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Okay, here you are.
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Thank you.
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I will put them in a bag for you.
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Thank you for your help.
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You're welcome.
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Have a good day.
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The Heavy Box Oh, excuse me.
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That box looks very heavy.
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Yes, it is.
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These are new computers for the office.
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Do you need a hand?
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Oh, yes, please.
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That is very kind of you.
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No problem.
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Where are you going?
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To the sales department, room 205.
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Okay, I can help you.
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I am going that way.
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Thank you so much.
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My arms are tired.
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I am Mark.
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I work in accounting.
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Nice to meet you, Mark.
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I am Linda.
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Linda, I have not seen you before.
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That is right.
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I am new.
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I just started last week.
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Oh, I see.
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Well, welcome aboard.
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Thank you.
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Everyone is very friendly here.
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That's good to hear.
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Okay, here is room 205.
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Great.
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You can put the box on that table.
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Whew, it was heavy.
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You are right.
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Do you need help with the other boxes?
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No, thank you.
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This was the last one.
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Okay.
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Well, I have to go back to work.
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Thank you again, Mark.
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You're welcome, Linda.
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See you later.
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See you.
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A new dress for a party.
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Good morning.
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I need some help.
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Good morning.
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Of course.
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What can I do for you?
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I am looking for a dress.
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I have a birthday party tonight.
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Oh, how nice.
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What kind of dress do you have in mind?
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I want a long red dress.
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A long red dress.
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Okay.
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What about this one?
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Hmm, that is beautiful, but I do not like the long sleeves.
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No problem.
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Do you like this one?
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It has no sleeves.
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Oh, yes, that is lovely.
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Can I try it on?
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Of course.
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The fitting room is right over there.
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What do you think?
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It looks wonderful on you.
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I love it.
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It is just what I wanted.
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Is it a good fit?
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Yes, it is perfect.
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I will take it.
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Great.
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Will you be paying with cash or card?
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Credit card, please.
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Okay.
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Your total is $50.
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Here is my card.
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Thank you.
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Here is your receipt and your dress.
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Thank you for your help.
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You are welcome.
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Enjoy the party tonight.
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The Busy Street Excuse me, are you okay?
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Oh, hello, dear.
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Yes, I am just waiting.
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You have been standing here for a long time.
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Yes, I need to cross the road.
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My house is over there.
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I see.
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But the cars are so fast.
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I am a little nervous.
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The traffic is always bad here.
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I just can't find a good time to walk.
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Would you like me to cross the road with you?
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Oh, would you?
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That is very kind of you.
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Of course.
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It's no problem at all.
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Thank you, young man.
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We can wait for the light.
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See?
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It is red now.
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Oh, good.
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Now the walk sign is on.
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Let's go.
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Okay.
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I will hold on to your arm.
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Take your time.
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We can walk slowly.
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The cars still look fast.
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Don't worry.
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They must stop for us.
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We are almost there.
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Here we are.
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Safe and sound.
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Oh, thank you so much.
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You are very welcome.
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You are a very good boy.
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Have a wonderful day.
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You too, dear.
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Goodbye.
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The University Bus Stop Is this the bus for downtown?
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Yes, it is.
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The number 5 bus.
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Oh, good.
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Thank you.
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You're welcome.
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It should be here soon.
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I hope so.
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I am new here.
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Oh, welcome.
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My name is Jane.
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I'm Sarah.
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Nice to meet you.
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Nice to meet you, too.
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Are you a student at the university?
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Yes, I am a first-year student.
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Me, too.
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But I am a second-year student.
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Oh cool!
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Is the bus system easy to use?
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It looks hard, but it's not so bad.
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I am a little nervous.
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I don't want to get lost.
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I used to be nervous too.
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Really?
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Yes, but now I go everywhere on the bus.
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That's good to know.
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You will get the hang of it quickly.
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I hope so.
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Oh, look.
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Here comes the bus.
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Great.
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We can sit together.
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I can show you where to get off.
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That is so nice of you.
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No problem.
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We are both students.
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Thank you, Jane.
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A simple favor.
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Hi, Anna.
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What's the matter? the matter oh hi peter i don't feel
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well you look pale are you okay i have a bad stomach ache oh no
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did you eat breakfast this morning no i haven't eaten anything you look really under the weather I feel it.
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My stomach really hurts What can I do?
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How can I help you?
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Could you do me a favor?
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Of course, anything Could you buy me some bread and medicine from the pharmacy?
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Yes, of course.
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Medicine for a stomach ache And maybe some plain bread?
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I am very hungry Yes,
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that is a good idea.
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Medicine and bread.
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Thank you, Peter.
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You are a good friend.
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Don't worry about it.
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Here is some money.
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No, it's okay.
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I can pay.
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Are you sure?
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Yes, I will be right back.
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Thank you so much.
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You just rest, okay?
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I will.
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Thank you.
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At the pharmacy.
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Excuse me, can you help me?
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Of course.
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How can I help you?
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My friend is sick.
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She has a very bad stomach ache.
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Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.
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She looks very pale and hasn't eaten today.
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I see.
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Does she have a fever?
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I don't think so.
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It's just her stomach.
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Okay.
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I can give you some medicine for the pain.
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Thank you.
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This will help her feel better for now.
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That's good.
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But this is very important.
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She should go to the hospital if the pain gets worse.
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To the hospital?
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Yes, a bad stomach ache can be serious Okay,
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I will tell her Also,
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she should not stay up late or skip breakfast I think she does
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that all the time That is not a good habit,
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it can make her sick I will tell her How much is the medicine?
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It is $5 Here you are Thank you.
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Tell your friend to take it easy and rest.
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I will.
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Thank you for the advice.
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You're welcome.
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I hope she feels better soon.
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A windy day in the park.
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Excuse me.
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Is this seat free?
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Oh, yes.
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Please, go ahead.
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Thank you.
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It's a beautiful day.
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Yes, it is.
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The sun is shining and it's warm It is much nicer than yesterday I know.
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Yesterday was so cold and cloudy I wore my big coat all day Me too.
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I am happy it is sunny today Oh,
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the wind is starting again And look at the sky.
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It is getting dark.
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The weather changes so fast here in Chicago.
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You can say that again.
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One minute it's sunny.
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Do you think it will rain?
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I think so.
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I just felt a drop of rain.
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Oh, no. I don't have my umbrella.
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I have one.
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I always bring my umbrella.
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That is very smart.
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Yes, my mother always says better safe than sorry.
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That's a good saying.
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Look, it's raining harder now.
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I should go home.
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My apartment is near here.
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Okay, I am going to the coffee shop across the street.
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That's a good idea.
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It was nice to meet you.
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You too.
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Stay dry.
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Thanks.
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Goodbye.
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Understanding the grammar and expressions used in everyday dialogues is crucial for mastering a language. Here are a few key structures featured in this video:
- “Can you help me?” – This is a polite way to ask for assistance, crucial in conversational English.
- “It is on Elm Street.” – Simple present tense is commonly used for stating facts and giving directions.
- “I don’t know.” – A straightforward response that helps learners express uncertainty, a common part of conversations.
- “I need to find...” – This phrase helps convey necessity, pivotal for asking for help or information.
- "It started last month." – Past simple tense is utilized here, important for discussing past events, especially in a medical context.
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