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Hold still, Ivy.
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Mommy wants every curl perfect.
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It's okay.
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I can do it.
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Flora pushed me!
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Flora!
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Why can't you leave your sister alone?
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I'm sorry, Mama.
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Clean this up before we leave.
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Yes, Mama.
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Hurry up, Flora.
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We'll be late.
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Perfect again, Flora.
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Excellent work.
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Thank you.
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Can you finish mine tonight, too?
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I can help you learn how to do it.
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But it's easier when you do it.
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Okay, just this time.
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Flora, make sure
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Ivy's homework is finished.
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I'm already doing it, Mama.
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Good girl.
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Excellent improvement, Ivy.
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Thank you.
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I practiced all night.
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Six years passed, but nothing inside their home had changed.
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First place goes to Flora.
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Mama, I won first place.
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That's wonderful, Flora.
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Ivy wasn't feeling well.
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You understand why I couldn't come, right?
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It's okay, Mama.
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You're not upset with me, are you?
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No. I just wanted
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Mama to see.
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Well, you still won.
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Mama brought these for me.
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I saved you one.
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You did?
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Thank you.
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Can you help with my science project?
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We can make it together.
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You're better at this.
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I'll ruin it.
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Okay, but watch, so you can learn.
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Ivy, it works.
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Show me tomorrow.
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Lovely work, Ivy.
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How does the light turn on?
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The panel converts sunlight into electricity.
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Did you build this together? mother?
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She only helped with the wires.
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I made the house.
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Is that right, Flora?
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I helped with the wires.
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Why are you being so quiet?
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I wanted to tell her about the roof.
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It took me three tries to get it right.
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Well, you could have said something.
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You said I only did the wires.
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Can you hold this?
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It's heavy.
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Mom, my science presentation went really well.
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I knew you could do it, sweetheart.
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The teacher loved the house.
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Look at all that work.
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You must be exhausted.
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The windows light up too.
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I can show you.
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In a minute, Flora.
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Let your sister tell me about her day.
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Mom, could you help me with this one?
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You're good at those things, Flora.
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Try again, sweetheart.
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Okay.
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So today at school, we had this really fun project in art class where we got to make these colorful collages.
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And then at lunch, my friends and I were talking about the upcoming dance and what we're going to wear.
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I got it.
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I was using the wrong angle.
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See, you didn't need me.
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I just wanted you to sit with me.
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Your sister still wants me to stay until she falls asleep.
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You understand, don't you?
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Yes, mom.
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Are you mad at me?
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No. Why?
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Because mom stayed with me.
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I just wanted a little time with her too.
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Can you wake me up tomorrow?
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I didn't set my alarm.
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Okay, good night Ivy.
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Is that the bracelet Auntie gave you?
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Yes, you can look at it.
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Wait, don't step on them.
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What happened?
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Flora made me try it on.
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I told her it was too small.
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Flora, why would you make her wear something that doesn't fit?
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I didn't.
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She asked to look at it.
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Now she's going to be mad at me all day.
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It's only a bracelet.
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Your sister's feelings matter more.
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Auntie gave it to me.
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You can fix it, sweetheart.
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You're really going to fix it?
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Auntie picked these colors for me.
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There's a purple one by your chair.
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Thank you.
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I didn't mean to break it.
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I know.
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But you could have told
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Mom what happened.
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I left my lunch on the counter.
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We can share mine.
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You fixed it already?
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It's a little shorter now.
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I'll find you at lunchtime.
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There you are.
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I saved you half.
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Thank you.
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You're studying at lunch?
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There's a scholarship competition.
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The winner gets summer classes at the university.
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You think you could win?
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I'd like to try.
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Mom, could you sign this?
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It's for the scholarship competition.
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Summer classes?
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Would you be away all day?
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Just on weekdays.
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But we were supposed to spend summer together.
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We'd still have evenings.
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Let me think about it.
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Ivy, you can enter too.
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It says anyone in our year can apply.
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I'm not good at those competitions.
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We could practice together.
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That would be nice.
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Help your sister get ready.
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Will you sign mine while we practice?
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All right.
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Start with what you know.
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These two sides are equal.
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Let me try.
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Like this?
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Yes, you got it.
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Can you leave those with me? Of course.
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Two applicants from the same family.
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Lovely.
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We practice together.
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Remember, our school has one scholarship place.
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Give it your best.
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Only one?
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We can still help each other prepare.
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What if you win and I don't?
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You'd be happy for me, wouldn't you?
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Everyone already thinks you're the smart one.
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Ivy, you got those questions right last night.
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With your help.
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Then we'll keep practicing.
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You have 30 minutes.
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Work independently.
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You may begin.
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time's up pencils down please
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did you finish yes the last question was tricky i didn't get to it you might have done well on the others.
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Flora, congratulations.
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You earned the scholarship.
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Really?
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The highest score in the school.
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Ivy, I got it.
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I heard.
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Mom, I have some.
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I didn't get the scholarship.
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Oh, sweetheart, come here.
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Did you get it?
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Yes.
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We'll talk about it later.
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Your sister's upset.
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Could Ivy come to the summer classes too?
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I'm afraid there's only one funded place.
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She's upset that I got it.
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You can care about your sister and still enjoy something you earned.
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I really do want to go.
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I asked.
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They can't offer another place.
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Then I'll be here by myself.
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It's only during the day.
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Are you sure you want to go?
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Yes, Mom.
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I really want to.
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All right.
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You can go.
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Thank you, Mom.
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But what about me?
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We'll find something for you to do, sweetheart.
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I'll tell you everything when I get home.
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I don't want to hear about it.
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All right.
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You can go.
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Thank you, Mom.
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But what about me?
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We'll find something for you to do, sweetheart.
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I'll tell you everything when I get home.
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I don't want to hear about it.
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You're leaving already?
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The bus comes at eight.
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I left you the drawing book you wanted.
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You don't have to leave me things.
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I thought you'd like it.
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I'll be home before dinner.
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You can sit here.
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Thank you.
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Welcome, everyone you've all earned your place here.
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What are you most excited to learn?
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How to build things that actually help people.
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I got an interview. For what?
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The university scholarship.
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The engineering program.
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They liked my project.
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When is it?
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Friday morning.
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It's Friday at 10.
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Will you come with me?
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Friday?
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I promised to take
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Ivy shopping for her graduation dress.
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Could we go shopping afterward?
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We already planned the whole day.
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You know your project better than anyone.
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You'll do beautifully.
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It uses very little power.
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That's what I want to improve.
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You made all of that?
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Will you ask me a question, like you're interviewing me?
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Why should we choose you?
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Because I keep working on a problem until I understand it. Did you move this?
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I needed room for my things.
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It's cracked.
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Are you saying I broke it?
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I'm saying I need to fix it.
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Was that part of your original design?
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No. The connector broke this morning.
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I fitted a spare and checked it before I left.
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And if you hadn't had a spare?
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I'd explain what failed and show you how I planned to fix it.
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They liked the pump.
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That's wonderful, sweetheart.
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Come see your sister's dress.
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It's pretty.
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You fixed it then?
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Yes.
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They asked me about the repair.
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What did you tell them?
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How I fixed it.
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They offered me the scholarship.
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The whole thing?
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Tuition and a room on campus.
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So you're moving out.
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When term starts, I'll still come home.
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You've already decided.
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Tuition and housing, that's a wonderful offer, Flora.
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I wanted to tell you together.
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Everyone keeps talking about her leaving.
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We'll find something exciting for you, too.
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I could help you look at courses.
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I didn't ask you to. Are you taking this?
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I made another copy.
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Yours is by your bed.
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Who's going to help me with everything now?
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You can call me.
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You promise?
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I promise.
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call when you arrive i will don't get too busy to answer me i'll call you tonight
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i was just about to call you can you help me with my application it's due tomorrow send it over
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which part are you stuck on all of it you promised you'd help okay let's start with the first question.
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Morning Ivy.
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Are you coming shopping with me?
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I have something to finish first.
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You said you'd help me choose an outfit.
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I'll meet you at 11. That one.
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Come help me try it on.
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Still waiting for that job?
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They said they'd reply this week.
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You worry too much.
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Come on.
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Excuse me.
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Could either of you help me?
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My phone and wallet were stolen.
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Could I borrow a phone to call someone?
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You can ask somewhere else.
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Come on, Flora.
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I'm not helping him.
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Do you remember the number?
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Yes.
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Tell me.
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I'll dial it.
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Someone's coming.
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Thank you.
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Have you eaten?
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Not since yesterday.
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Come on.
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They make good sandwiches.
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You've already helped me.
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You can wait somewhere with a chair.
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A chicken sandwich and a bottle of water, please.
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That'll be $8 .50.
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Anything for you?
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That's everything.
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Thank you.
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Flora, you don't have to.
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Go choose a table.
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I'll bring it over.
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Thank you.
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Really.
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You're welcome.
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What about you?
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I'll eat when I get home.
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Then keep me company.
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Only if you're sure.
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I'm sure. Did you draw this?
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Yes.
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It's a water pump I'm working on.
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What's different about it?
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It needs less power.
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I want it to be affordable to repair, too.
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Tell me.
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Flora, you're still here?
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He's waiting for someone.
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You bought him lunch, too?
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Your sister's been very kind.
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Yes, she does this.
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Flora, may I see you again?
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You don't owe me anything.
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I know.
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I'd like to hear how your project turns out.
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We really should go.
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You gave him your number?
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He asked.
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You don't even know him.
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That's usually how meeting someone starts.
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Did you spend all your money on his lunch?
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I have food at home.
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Adrian, are you alright?
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I am now.
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The car's outside.
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Something important?
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Someone I'd like to see again.
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Hello?
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It's Adrian, from the cafe.
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Did you get home safely?
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I did.
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Thank you for asking.
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Would you meet me for coffee tomorrow?
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You don't have to buy me anything.
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Then we'll start with a walk.
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A walk sounds nice.
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Everything's been replaced, Mr. Cole.
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Thank you.
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Should I arrange a reservation for tomorrow?
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No. We're going for a walk.
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And the car?
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I can manage a walk.
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You came.
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I said I would.
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More inventions?
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Mostly corrections.
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Can I see?
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You really want to?
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You didn't finish explaining yesterday.
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this valve could make it cheaper to repair sorry
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i'm talking too much you don't have to apologize i was listening what happens
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if that part breaks that's the part i'm still working on
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hi ivy come over i need you to return something for me can i come
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this afternoon what are you doing that's so important.
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I'm out with someone.
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I'll call you later.
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Do you need to go?
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It can wait.
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Thank you for listening.
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You make it easy.
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I should probably go.
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Do you have somewhere to be?
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Not yet.
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One more lap?
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You still have questions about the valve?
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I might think of one. Who are you with?
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Adrian, the man from the cafe.
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You met him again?
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We went for a walk.
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That's all he could afford?
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I enjoyed it.
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Anyway, this needs returning.
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What's so funny?
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Nothing.
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He wants to see me again.
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Flora, buying him lunch doesn't mean you owe him your time.
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I know.
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I want to see him.
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Your choice.
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I got an interview.
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For the engineering position?
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They want me to bring my design.
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Then they'll have plenty to ask you.
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I hope I can explain it properly.
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You explained it to me.
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What would you change about our current pump?
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The valve housing.
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Right now, one damaged part means replacing the whole assembly.
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This lets you replace that part separately.
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Have you tested it?
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A small prototype.
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I brought the results.
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Your pressure readings drop here.
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Why?
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The seal slipped.
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I replaced it and repeated the test.
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I kept both results.
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Good.
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We need to understand the failures, too.
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Thank you, Flora.
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We'll be in touch.
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I'm hosting a party Saturday.
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I'd like you to come.
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You're hosting?
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At my house, friends, a few people from work.
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I won't know anyone.
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You'll know me.
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Bring Ivy, if that would help.
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That's kind of you.
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I'll be there.
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Adrian invited us to his party.
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Both of us?
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Yes.
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Saturday.
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He lives here?
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Is it far?
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No. Let me check something.
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What did you find?
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The party details.
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It's a costume party.
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Really?
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I didn't see that.
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It was online.
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Trust me.
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I could wear my moon princess costume.
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That would be perfect.
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We'll get ready at our own places and meet there.
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Not tonight.
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Perfect.
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This is his house?
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Good evening.
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Your name?
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Flora.
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Adrian invited me.
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Welcome, Miss Flora.
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Oh my god, Flora!
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I told you it was a fancy party.
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You said it was a costume party.
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Do you want us to get you something else to change into?
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Flora?
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Why are you dressed like that?
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I thought it was a costume party.
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You're so funny.
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That's what I find attractive about you.
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Do you want to dance?
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Yes.
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Everyone's staring.
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Look at me.
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Sorry.
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Now we've got the difficult part out of the way.
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Beautiful evening, Mr. Cole.
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Congratulations on the expansion.
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Thank you.
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Enjoy yourself.
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You own the engineering group?
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Yes.
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You could have told me.
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I should have.
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I thought you might still need help.
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That day I did.
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My wallet and phone were stolen.
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I couldn't reach anyone.
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Why didn't you explain?
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At the cafe, I was embarrassed.
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Afterward, I liked getting to know you.
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I kept putting it off.
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I would still have gone for the walk.
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I hoped you would.
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Next time, just tell me.
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I will.
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We haven't properly met.
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I'm Ivy.
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We met outside the boutique.
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Oh, that day.
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People mix us up all the time.
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Without her glasses, you'd never know.
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I think I would.
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Really?
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Flora was the one who stayed.
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Better?
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Much.
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I almost went home when I saw everyone.
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I'm glad you stayed.
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I spent an hour fixing this.
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Then it deserved a dance.
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Text me when you get home?
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I will.
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Thank you for asking me to dance.
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Thank you for saying yes.
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Flora?
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We're waiting.
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Why did you tell me it was a costume party?
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I must have read it wrong.
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But you wore an evening gown.
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I tried to help you change.
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Now you're blaming me?
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I'm asking what happened.
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hello for what it's worth
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you look beautiful even with the moon on my head especially with the moon what happened
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i tried to help her then she blamed me for wearing the wrong thing why would she blame
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you i don't know ever since she met adrian she's been different I'll talk to her.
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Hi, Mom.
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Ivy told me what happened.
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You upset her.
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Did she tell you she said it was a costume party?
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She made a mistake.
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You know how sensitive she is.
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Mom, did you ask me what happened?
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I'm asking you now.
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Then please let me explain.
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She told me it was a costume party.
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Then, in front of everyone, she said she told me to dress formally.
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Maybe you misunderstood each other.
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Mom, I was hurt, too.
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I don't want you two fighting.
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Neither do I.
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But asking her why isn't fighting.
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Hello?
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Flora, we'd like to offer you the research engineer position.
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Really?
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Your test results impressed the team.
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We'd like you to start Monday.
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Thank you.
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I'd love to.
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They offered me the job.
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Flora, that's wonderful.
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Adrian, did you have anything to do with it?
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No. The research director makes those decisions.
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I didn't contact her.
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You earned it.
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I start Monday.
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Then we should celebrate.
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I'd like that.
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Welcome to the team, Flora.
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Thank you.
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We'll start with the tour.
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Then I want to see that prototype.
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I brought it.
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Ready?
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Ready.
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Steady pressure.
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There's a small leak here.
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how was your first day my pump leaked
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but i know how to fix
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it then it sounds like a good first day still up
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for celebrating as long as i can tell you about the seal i was counting on it
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i promised myself i wouldn't bring work to dinner how's that going better now
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To your first day. And tomorrow.
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Did you forget something, Flora?
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I'm her sister.
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Oh, you look exactly alike.
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It happens.
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Could you leave this for her? Of course.
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Your sister left this yesterday.
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She came here?
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Just after you left.
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I thought she was you at first.
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thank you thank you for bringing my book I didn't want
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you starting work without it are we okay
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I want us to be can I come see you tomorrow
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we could have lunch meet me downstairs at 12
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there she is the important engineer mostly
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I've been fixing the same leak can I see where you work after lunch I'll I'll ask about a visitor pass.
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They really gave you your own project?
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A trial.
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I still have to prove it works.
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You're always writing something.
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Otherwise, I forget.
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So how much are they paying you?
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Enough that I can finally start saving.
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What about you?
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How's the job search?
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Mom's helping me until I find something suitable.
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I could help with your applications.
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Can we just enjoy lunch?
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Please keep this visible while you're here.
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Even with my sister?
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Everyone signs in.
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That little thing is your big project?
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If it works, repairs could cost a lot less.
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The replacement seal held through this morning's test.
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The full cycle?
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She's always been lucky with things like this.
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She tested three versions before this one.
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Four.
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The first didn't make it out of my kitchen.
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Come see me after your break.
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We'll plan the longer test.
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You could leave early.
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We could go shopping.
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I need to prepare the next test.
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You've already impressed them.
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There's still work to do.
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Fine.
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Don't let me keep you.
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Thanks for coming.
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Full cycle.
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No leak.
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And the pressure?
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Still steady.
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Good.
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Tomorrow we test whether it stays that way.
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Hi.
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I'm still at work.
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I was calling about dinner.
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I'm sorry.
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I want to finish these measurements while the results are fresh.
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What time works for you?
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Seven.
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Seven.
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Tell me how it went when you're done.
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what are you saving for a house with room for a workshop
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you've thought about this since i was little somewhere
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i can build things without clearing the table for dinner what would you build first i have a list show me
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hi adrian
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the longer test passed and this a simpler seal housing it uses less material
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and a technician can replace
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it without taking the pump apart have you calculated the savings these are estimates
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i'd like manufacturing to check them let's arrange that meeting
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thought you could use a break you look surprised to see me ivy what What?
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Why are you dressed like Flora?
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Relax.
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I wanted to see if you could tell us apart.
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You could have introduced yourself.
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It was only a joke.
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Does Flora know?
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You're making it sound terrible.
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Don't pretend to be her again.
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Ivy came to see me today, wearing glasses, with her hair like yours.
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Did she say she was me?
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She let me think it.
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When I recognized her, she called it a joke.
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Thank you for telling me.
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I thought you should hear it from me.
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Why did you pretend to be me?
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It was a joke.
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You're both being dramatic.
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It wasn't funny to me.
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Don't do it again.
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You used to be able to take a joke.
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I have to go, Ivy.
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We checked your figures.
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The savings hold.
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We're approving a pilot run.
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I'd like to be there for assembly.
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There's a step in the fitting instructions I want to clarify.
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You embarrassed me in front of Adrian.
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You went there pretending to be me.
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So you believe him over your own sister?
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I asked you what happened.
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You called it a joke.
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Are you really leaving me outside?
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We can talk when you're ready to be honest.
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That used to take 20 minutes.
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Six minutes, 40 seconds.
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Let's see if it holds.
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I'd like to ask you something without a diagram between us.
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Should I be worried?
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Will you be my girlfriend?
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Yes.
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I was hoping you'd ask.
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Flora's away at the factory tomorrow.
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She asked me to water her plants.
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I can do it.
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You've been tired.
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That would help.
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of course back from the factory already flora forgot something have a good afternoon
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Flora?
691
Thought you were at the factory?
692
Just collecting something.
693
I didn't bring this home.
694
The pilot folder is in my bag.
695
I don't know how it got here.
696
We've been looking for it.
697
Were you at the office this afternoon?
698
No, I was at the factory all day.
699
Then we need to check the access record.
700
Your replacement card was used at 2 .14.
701
That isn't me.
702
Manufacturing confirmed she was with them.
703
The brown handbag.
704
Mine is navy.
705
That's Ivy's. That could be you.
706
I was at the factory.
707
They checked.
708
Who watered my plants yesterday?
709
Ivy offered.
710
You gave her my key?
711
She said she wanted to help.
712
What is this?
713
You had Flora's key did you take her access card?
714
Mom, you know I wouldn't.
715
I was at the factory.
716
That's your bag.
717
You're both accusing me?
718
Ivy, tell me the truth.
719
I only wanted to scare her.
720
She wasn't supposed to lose her job.
721
You put that folder in my bag so they'd blame me.
722
Everything's going right for you.
723
I worked for it, Ivy.
724
Give me my key.
725
Give her the key.
726
You didn't lose anything.
727
They know it wasn't you.
728
Because I reported it.
729
You still did it.
730
I'm giving the company everything they asked for.
731
I won't cover for you.
732
The records confirm your account.
733
You're cleared.
734
Thank you.
735
Your sister is barred from the premises.
736
Security has canceled that card.
737
The pilot results are strong.
738
Our first customer wants a demonstration. When? and we can do
739
that repair on site yes your technicians can replace the seal
740
without removing the whole pump what training would they need
741
i've prepared a session
742
we can work through it together let's start with 20 units
743
20 units a good beginning your original design predates your employment we'd like to discuss licensing
744
it licensing payment for using your invention.
745
Take the proposal home and have it reviewed.
746
What happened?
747
My rent's overdue.
748
I can't stay there.
749
Did you find work?
750
Nothing suitable.
751
You can stay while you get yourself sorted.
752
Thanks, Mom.
753
Is there anything to eat?
754
This payment changes with the number of units sold?
755
Yes.
756
We've clarified how those sales are reported.
757
And I keep ownership of my original design?
758
Under these revised terms, yes.
759
Now I'm ready.
760
Congratulations, Flora.
761
Thank you.
762
The first production batch starts next month.
763
I'll have the training materials ready.
764
Good news?
765
My first licensing payment.
766
How does it feel?
767
Like all those late nights counted.
768
Mom, did you get my snacks?
769
Did you send those applications?
770
They wanted experience.
771
All three?
772
Can you send me some money?
773
I'm going out later.
774
I was watching that.
775
I kept doing everything for you.
776
Even when you could do it yourself.
777
What's that supposed to mean?
778
I thought I was helping.
779
Now you expect me to carry everything.
780
Put the groceries away, then we'll talk about how you're going to contribute.
781
You learned so much on your own.
782
I had to.
783
Whenever Ivy cried, I stopped listening to you.
784
You were quiet.
785
I let myself believe that meant you were fine.
786
I wasn't always fine, Mom.
787
I'm sorry I didn't ask.
788
I love you, Mom.
789
But I can't keep being the one who has to understand.
790
You shouldn't have had to.
791
Please don't give
792
Ivy access to my things again.
793
Or ask me to fix what she does.
794
I won't.
795
Six months in service.
796
Their repair costs are down.
797
Any failures?
798
None reported.
799
They're ordering 500 more.
800
They've recommended it to two other operators.
801
Then we'll need more training sessions.
802
You signed the lease?
803
The licensing payments cover it.
804
I've kept enough aside for equipment.
805
What goes here?
806
The next idea.
807
That's better.
808
Right on time.
809
Let's get to work.
810
You checked every component yourself?
811
Thank you.
812
Until today, let me show you how.
813
I kept my promise.
814
Welcome home.
815
All those rooms?
816
I could move in.
817
She wouldn't even notice.
818
You'd have to ask her.
819
You ask.
820
She'll listen to you.
821
No, Ivy.
822
This is something you need to handle yourself.
823
I'm taking the upstairs room, the one facing the garden.
824
I haven't invited you to move in.
825
Seriously?
826
You have all that space, and I'm your sister.
827
You are my sister, but you don't get to decide what happens in my home.
828
I have to finish unpacking.
829
Goodbye, Ivy.
830
She hung up on me.
831
Are you going to let her treat me like that?
832
She said no, Ivy.
833
She's allowed to.
834
I should have taught you that years ago.
835
I brought dinner and something for the house.
836
You remembered.
837
You drew it before you ever had the keys.
838
I used to save everything nice for later.
839
Until Ivy was happy.
840
Until nobody needed anything.
841
I nearly left these plates in the box.
842
I'm glad you unpacked them.
843
Flora.
844
I love the life we've been building together.
845
I want to keep building it with you.
846
Flora, will you marry me?
847
You bought your home yesterday, and now you're getting married?
848
It was a very busy day.
849
May I take you to lunch?
850
My treat.
851
I'd like to celebrate with you.
852
I'd love that, Mom.
853
Thank you.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “The lazy twin”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: flora, ivy, mom. This video has 853 sentences and 4428 words to shadow. The speech runs for 37:50. The speaker talks at a steady 117 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 85% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 175 of its 853 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| flora noun | /ˈflɔː.ɹə/ | Plants considered as a group, especially those of a particular country, region, time, etc. |
| costume noun | /ˈkɑsˌt(j)um/ | A style of dress, including garments, accessories and hairstyle, especially as characteristic of a particular country, period or people. |
| scholarship noun | /ˈskɑːləɹʃɪp/ | A grant-in-aid to a student. |
| sweetheart noun | /ˈswiːtˌhɑːt/ | A person who is always very kind. |
| repair verb | /ˈɹiːpɛɚ/ | To restore to good working order, fix, or improve damaged condition; to mend; to remedy. |
| pump noun | /pʌmp/ | A device for moving or compressing a liquid or gas. |
| seal noun | /siːl/ | A stamp used to impress a design on a soft substance such as wax. |
| earn verb | /ɝn/ | To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work. |
| leak noun | /liːk/ | A crack, crevice, fissure, or hole which admits water or other fluid, or lets it escape. |
| wire noun | /ˈwaɪɚ/ | Metal formed into a thin, even thread, now usually by being drawn through a hole in a steel die. |
| congratulations | /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/ | Expressing praise and approval, expressing approbation. |
| pretend verb | /pɹəˈtɛnd/ | To speak or behave so as to give a false or simulated appearance. |
| invite verb | /ɪnˈvaɪt/ | To ask for the presence or participation of someone or something. |
| valve noun | /ˈvælv/ | A device that controls the flow of a gas or fluid through a space, such as a pipe, manifold, or plenum. |
| cafe noun | /ˌkæˈfeɪ/ | A convenience store, originally one that sold coffee and similar basic items. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| come over verb | To affect in a sudden, unprecedented or surprising manner; to overwhelm a person's ordinarily contrary impulse. |
| go out verb | To leave, especially a building. |
| light up verb | To illuminate, to bring light to something, to brighten. |
| move out verb | To leave one's present location; to leave somewhere for another place. |
| turn out verb | To end up; to result. |
| work through verb | To get past a difficult or stressful situation by thinking or talking about it. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Why can't you leave your sister alone?
- You're not upset with me, are you?
- You're really going to fix it?
- What if you win and I don't?
- You'd be happy for me, wouldn't you?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| “Used to” used to + verb — a past habit or state that is no longer true | used to be · used to take · used to save |
| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going on | I've been fixing · We've been looking |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | You've already decided · Have you eaten · You've already helped |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | were stolen · been replaced · was hurt |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 193 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, you're, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: scholarship /ˈskɑːləɹʃɪp/, congratulations /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/, invention /ɪnˈvɛnʃən/, tuition /tjuːˈɪʃən/, technician /tɛkˈnɪʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: congratulations /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/, electricity /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/, operator /ˈɑpəˌɹeɪtɚ/, affordable /əˈfɔɹ.də.bəl/, apologize /əˈpɑləˌd͡ʒaɪz/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like flora, costume, scholarship.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.