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Who were you talking to just now?
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Who were you talking to just now?
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I was talking to David.
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He's an assistant here.
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Whose assistant is he?
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He's Olivia's assistant.
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What did he say to you?
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He told me that he was leaving the company.
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Really?
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Why is he leaving?
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He's leaving because he doesn't like working here anymore.
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When is he going to leave?
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He's going to leave next month.
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Where is he going to work?
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He's going to work in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Which company is he going to work for?
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He's going to work for a company called Round the Clock.
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How big is that company?
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It is pretty big, I've heard.
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How many employees are there?
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There are around 100 full-time employees.
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How did he get that job?
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He got that job by answering an online ad.
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They were very impressed with him and hired him on the spot.
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How much is he going to earn? earn he's going to earn over seventy five thousand dollars a year
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hello mr. Robinson welcome to Rome I'm Julia your tour guide hi please call me Larry.
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Okay, Larry.
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Nice to meet you.
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How's the flight?
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Are you very tired?
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No, I'm fine.
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Great.
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Let's go to the parking lot then.
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Okay.
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Is it your first time here?
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Yeah.
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I was in Europe when I was a student,
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but somehow I never got here.
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In Rome, you have the feeling of going back in time.
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Nowhere in the world will you find as much history as here.
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You're going to stay here just for two days, right?
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Exactly.
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And my final destination is Oxford.
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I'm going to give a talk at a conference there.
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So you're here for work, not pleasure?
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Yes.
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Well, maybe some pleasure, too.
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I have a friend who lives in Oxford,
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and we're planning to meet up.
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That's nice.
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Where are we going first?
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To Hotel Savoy.
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We have reserved for you a nice room on the fifth floor, on the front.
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It is number 55.
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Perfect.
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Okay, so now I'm going to tell you a bit about our tour today.
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We're going to drive to the center.
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It takes about 45 minutes.
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And then we're going to start at the Colosseum,
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Rome's most famous and recognized monument.
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Great!
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I've always wanted to see it.
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I heard that the experience you get is truly one of a kind.
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That's true.
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It is one of the seven wonders of the world.
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And then we are going to visit the Forum.
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This is one of the most beautiful places you will find in Rome.
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After that we are going to see the Pantheon,
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one of the oldest buildings in the city.
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Wow, I can't wait!
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We are also going to visit the Trevi Ponte,
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in which you can toss a coin.
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It is said that whoever does this will certainly come back to Rome.
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Then I'm going to toss a coin too.
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I want to come back someday, by all means.
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Then we'll be very near the Via del Corso,
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where all the best shops are.
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Would you like to maybe do some shopping?
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Yes, of course.
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I'd like to buy a lot of souvenirs for my family.
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And then I'm sure you're going to be hungry,
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so I'm going to take you to a really nice restaurant for lunch.
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There is a restaurant called La Taverna dei Furi Imperiali.
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The food they serve is delicious.
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I recommend ravioli di buratta,
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which is fresh pasta filled with cheese.
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Or we can have pizza or a good carbonara,
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a gelato, an ice cream that is.
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typical dishes, but I promise you,
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very different from Italian food in America.
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Sounds great!
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It's going to be a fantastic day!
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Seth, you've been in our company for almost a year now.
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What do you think of the other people in our department?
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Well, there's one outstanding person, and that's Jessica.
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She does excellent work and is a very good team player
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She has her feet on the ground She stands out from the others That's good to hear What about Nathan?
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What do you think of him?
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He's very able, but I wish he wasn't so conceited I don't know who he's trying to impress It's the female staff,
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I think He always shows off more with women around Yes,
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I guess he's just a bit arrogant.
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But otherwise, his performance is fine.
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His work certainly measures up.
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He really wants to get ahead.
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You can count on him.
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So, there are no real problems then?
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Well, I'm very worried about Melanie.
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She seems to be screwing everything up at the moment.
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Every time I give her instructions,
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she never seems to understand.
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The other employees are complaining that they end up doing her work.
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One of them dropped a hint that she might resign if nothing is done about it.
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Oh dear, I'll have a word with her and make it clear
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that she has to improve or we may have to ask her to leave.
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Meredith, want to go out with me and Nora tonight?
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We're going to have a great time together.
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I don't want to be a killjoy.
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I'm just not in the mood to go out.
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You sure haven't been too happy lately.
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Is anything the matter?
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I'm feeling on edge these days.
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Because there are rumors that there may be some layoffs at my company at the end of the month.
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I can understand that.
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Nobody lacks uncertainty, that's for sure.
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Especially when you might end up without a job.
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That's really too bad.
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So, what's the story?
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It's all because the management got carried away and took on too much debt.
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How long has this been going on?
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For some time, as it turns out.
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I'm worried sick about my job.
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Don't worry too much.
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You have great qualifications and skills,
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so you shouldn't have any trouble finding another job.
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But I don't want another job.
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This one is perfect.
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I love that it's so close to my home.
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And please don't tell anyone, Alice.
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I won't breathe a word.
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And stop worrying.
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Things always have a way of working out.
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Don't take life too seriously.
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Sometimes you just have to laugh at your problems.
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Easier said than done.
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It seems like everything's happening at once.
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Why?
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Is something else wrong?
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Yeah, I'm having trouble with my car,
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and I can't really afford any big repairs right now.
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I have to tighten my belt.
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I know a reasonable mechanic.
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I'll have him take a look.
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Thanks, Alice.
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It's good to know that I can always count on you.
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And you're a good shoulder to cry on.
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I really appreciate it.
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I'm glad I could help you get a few things off your chest.
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How was your dinner with David last night?
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What did he want to talk to you about?
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Well, he told me that he was planning to set up his own business.
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Really?
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What kind of business?
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He wants to open a coffee shop.
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You know, with sofas, good music, healthy food, Wi-Fi.
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Somewhere you can really relax.
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That sounds good.
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Whereabouts?
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Here, in Springfield.
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I see.
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Where exactly is the location?
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It's right across the street from the downtown bus station.
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Oh, that's a very good location.
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Yes, it's the perfect spot for any business.
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And here's the thing.
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David asked me if I wanted to go into business with him.
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What?
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Are you serious?
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What about your job then?
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Are you going to quit?
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Well, I can keep my job for a while to see how things work out.
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I can quit later.
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He's looking for someone to invest in the business.
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He said he could raise half of the money,
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and he wanted to know whether I could come up with the other half.
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How much exactly?
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$40,000.
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What?
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Where on earth are we going to get that kind of money?
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Well, we have $25,000 saved up,
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and we could, um, take out a bank loan for the rest.
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I don't know what to say.
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It's a huge risk.
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I'm sure it's going to be a very successful business.
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Does David know anything about setting up a business?
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Of course he does.
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He majored in business.
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Look, he's given me a copy of his business plan.
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We can go through it together, if you like.
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Hmm, okay.
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Have you paid the bills this month?
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No, I haven't gotten around to it yet,
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but I'm going to do it on Monday.
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We got a late notice from the credit card company.
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And what does it say?
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The notice says that they haven't received the payment yet,
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and it's past the due date.
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We are being charged a late fee of 10%.
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I have the notice right here in this drawer.
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Take a look.
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There must be some mistake.
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The due date is in one week, next Friday.
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I'll call and talk to customer service first thing in the morning.
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I'm sure it's a mix-up.
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I really hope so.
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The last time we were late with the payment,
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I told them that the check was in the mail,
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but they didn't buy it That's different.
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Don't worry about it I'm sure I'll get it straightened out Worst comes to worst,
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we're only a month late I know I can count on you to take care of it Yes,
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leave it to me.
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I'll take care of it tomorrow.
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It's as good as done Okay, darling Good morning, doctor.
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Good morning, Alex.
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How can I help you?
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The side of my face is swollen again,
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and it's got an itchy rash on it.
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It appeared a few days ago.
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I had already come to see you about this a few months ago, if you remember.
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Yes, I remember.
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I gave you some ointment then, I think.
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What happened to the rash when you put it on?
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It cleared up after a month or so,
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but it's come back again I see,
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are there any animals in your house by any chance?
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Well, I take care of my neighbor's cat when she is away And I suppose she's away at the moment, right?
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Yes, that's right Were you also looking after it when you last had the rash?
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Yes, I was actually You might be allergic to cats Really?
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It never crossed my mind that I might be allergic to cats So what do you advise me to do about it?
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You should try to avoid the cat Can't you ask somebody else to take care of it while your neighbor is away?
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Yes, I can I'll try to find somebody else then to look after it Fine I'm also going to prescribe two medicines,
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a cream and some tablets.
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The tablets should reduce the swelling,
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and the cream should clear up the rash.
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How should I take the tablets?
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Take one tablet in the morning and one tablet in the evening,
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30 minutes before meals.
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What about the cream?
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You should apply it twice a day.
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Squeeze out a fingertip-sized amount of cream and spread it in a thin layer over the area of irritated skin.
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How long is it likely to be before the rash clears up?
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If it hasn't gone in two weeks,
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come back and see me.
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Thank you, Doctor!
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Context & Background
The dialogue featured in the video "Everyday English Conversation Practice" captures a casual conversation between two individuals discussing work-related topics and travel plans. The speakers, Larry and Julia, engage in an interactive dialogue that reflects common scenarios encountered in everyday life, such as talking about a colleague’s resignation and sharing personal experiences while traveling. This context not only enhances language skills but also immerses learners in practical English usage.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- “I was talking to…” – This phrase is useful for introducing conversations you’ve had with others.
- “He’s going to leave…” – A simple way to discuss future events involving someone else.
- “Where is he going to work?” – A great question for inquiring about someone’s future job prospects.
- “It was my first time here.” – Perfect for expressing new experiences, especially while traveling.
- “I’m here for work, not pleasure.” – Use this expression to clarify the purpose of your visit or activity.
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