Is there anything more I need to do around the house, Mom? There are many things to do such as washing clothes, taking out the trash, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming. Wait a second.
Why do you want to do housework today? I want to make more money. I'm saving money.
For what? Well, it's a secret. Oh, okay.
There's a lot of laundry to do. I will wash the clothes now. They must be cleaned, folded and stored.
I got it. Let me know if you want to do anything else after that. Okay, I have a lot more work to do.
I am curious. What are you actually saving money for? Just promise me you won't tell anyone about this, okay Mom?
I promise. I want to give Dad a new watch for his birthday. Well, that's great.
He would love it. Only a few weeks until Dad's birthday. I need to get more chores done.
Alan, you're a good child. Hey, Billy. Do you want to go to the movies after school?
No, I need to do housework first. I didn't do them all last week, so I'll have to finish them all today. So what do we need to do?
I'm going to rake the lawn and tidy my room, take out the trash. Wow, that's a lot to do. I know.
And so I need to hurry home to do the housework. What will you do first? I'll clean my room.
Have you ever seen my room? It looks like a tornado went through it. Why hadn't you cleaned it earlier?
I'm pretty lazy to clean up. Do you have to do chores? Yes, but I try to finish them as quickly as possible.
Now I have to spend the day of Friday doing housework. That's unfortunate. I want to go see a new movie with you.
Do you want to help me clean my bedroom? No way, I'm going to have a good time on Friday afternoon. All right.
Have fun going to the movies. Seema! Why do you spend so much time only on studies?
You should also learn household work. Yes, father. Your mother and I would like you to begin completing chores.
Will I get an allowance like Susie ? Without a doubt. First and foremost, when the playroom becomes cluttered, let's tell it is up.
Is there anything else? You also need to clean the table. These are simple.
As well as washing dishes. Is it true that I have to do all of these things every day? No.
I want you to share these responsibilities with your sister. You may both choose which ones to do. That's unfair.
Why? She'll choose the simplest ones for herself and assign the more difficult ones to me. No, she will not.
You don't understand. You don't know Suzy like I do. I think I want to raise in my allowance.
Rest assured, you get what you deserve. If I have to share duties with my sister, I'll be doing the most of the work. What's wrong with you?
You look so sad. Oh hi Mark. Our dog has gone missing.
Someone opened the gate, and he was gone. Oh no, that's bad. Let me help you find the dog.
Thank you so much. My kid is really unhappy right now. Have you contacted any local dog shelters?
They said they haven't seen our dog. They promised to contact me if they found our dog. How can I identify your dog?
On the dog's neck was a collar with its name on it. Our dog's name is Rusty. That's great.
Should we print some fliers to distribute around the neighborhood? That is exactly what my wife is doing right now. How old is your dog?
He's four years old, brown with white spots. I know what he looks like. Like this.
Right. But I'm just worried he's kidnapped or injured. I get what you mean.
He is a member of your family. Yes, he is an important member of our family. We adopted him when he was a puppy.
Phil, look behind you. Is that your dog? Yeah.
It's Rusty. Can we have a dog, Dad? We've talked about this before.
You said you would buy me a dog when I grow up. Having a dog comes with a lot of responsibilities. I know.
I can take care of it. You must walk him, feed him, wash him, and play with him. I swear I'll do all of those things.
Alright, but I need to speak with your mother first. Please don't do that. You know she doesn't like dogs.
If you tell her, she won't agree to buy a dog. That's because she's very afraid of dogs. What makes her afraid of dogs?
When she was a youngster, she was bitten by a dog. Oh, I see. But what if we get a puppy?
We can train it not to bite. Hmm. .
. Okay. I will think about it.
Did you ever have a dog as a child, Dad? Yes, but I wasn't old enough to take care of him then. How old were you then?
12 years old. Dad, I'm 13 years old now. I can take care of the dog.
All right. I believe in you, son. Hello, Alice.
Do you know anyone who might want a dog? What type of dog is it? It is a Pug breed.
Why are you asking that? We recently learned that our son is allergic to dogs. Oh, really?
Every time our son plays with the dog, he sneezes and develops a rash. That's awful. We didn't realize Steven was allergic when he was a newborn, but now that he's crawling about and playing with Buster, his symptoms have gotten worse.
I'm very sad to hear this. You and Charlie have had Buster since he was a puppy. I remember when all three of you moved in next door.
Right. Buster is part of my family. Buster has been with us for a long time, but now Steven is allergic to dogs.
What about your family members? Is there anyone in the family that could take Buster? Then you may see him whenever you want.
I tried to convince my sister and relatives, but no one can take a dog right now. Our children have all grown up and moved out. Stan and I are getting lonely.
Would you like me to take care of Buster for you? Really? My husband loves dogs, and Buster is such a good, loyal dog.
He hardly ever barks. Isn't it necessary for you to talk to Stan first? He'll say agree, I'm sure.
He's been talking about getting a dog lately. Thank you very much. You can come to see Buster any time you want.
You're such a kind person. Hello there, Cindy. What are you doing tomorrow?
I'll be working till 5 p. m. .
I'm planning a party for my sister's birthday. Do you want to come? Sure, I’d love to!
What time does the party start? It begins at 5 p. m.
. Okay, I'll be a few minutes late. But don't worry, I'll try to be there as soon as I can.
No need to hurry. We will wait for you. Where are you going to have it?
In my garden. Oh, good. Can I bring anything?
There is no need to bring anything. I want to give her a present. What does she enjoy?
That isn't necessary. I really want to give her a gift. Does she enjoy music?
She enjoys music. What genres of music does she enjoy? Pop.
Jazz, hip hop or classical music? She enjoys pop music. Okay, I've got an idea.
And what should we wear? The main colors are white and beige. I see.
Thank you. I'm new to this town. Could you tell me, where is the library?
Sure. The library is on Maple Street next to the city park. It's about a 10-minute walk from here.
Thanks. Is it a big library? Yes.
It's quite large and has a good selection of books. They also have computers you can use. That's great.
I'm looking for some books on history. Do you go there often? I do, especially when I need a quiet place to read or study.
That sounds perfect. Do they have a place to sit and read? Yes, there are plenty of seats and tables.
They even have a café area. A café in a library sounds lovely. I'll definitely check it out.
Thanks for all your help. You're welcome. Enjoy the library.
Excuse me, Sarah, can I borrow a pen, please? Of course, Brian. Here's a pen.
Do you need it for long? Just for a quick note. I'll return it in a few minutes.
Thank you. No problem. Are you preparing for the meeting later?
Yes, I need to jot down some points for the presentation. Do you have any tips? Just be clear and concise.
And it's always good to have a summary at the end. That's helpful advice. I'll make sure to include a summary.
Also, try to anticipate any questions they might ask. Good idea. I'll think about potential questions.
I appreciate your help, Sarah. You're welcome, Brian. Good luck with your presentation.
Thanks. I might need it. Here's your pen back.
Thanks for returning it. Let me know if there's anything else you need. Hi Lily, I just joined the class.
What page are we on? Hi Mike! We're on page 42, in the middle of chapter 5.
Thanks, Lily. It looks like I have some catching up to do. Is this chapter difficult?
It's not too bad. It's about basic grammar rules. Have you studied this before?
A little bit. I might need to review some parts, though. Do you understand it well?
I think so. If you have questions, I can try to help. We can study together if you like That would be great.
The library sounds like a good idea. We can go together today if you're free. I'd like that.
Thanks for helping me out, Lily. No problem, Mike. Hey, Alex.
I was absent last class. When is the homework due? Hi, Emily.
The homework is due next Monday. Did you get the assignment details? No, I haven't.
Can you tell me what we have to do? Sure. We need to write a one page essay about our favorite hobby.
Do we need to follow any specific format? Yes. I'll send it to you right away.
By the way, do you need any help with the essay structure? I might. Can we meet up this weekend to work on it together?
Sure. Let's do that. How about Saturday afternoon at the café near the library?
Saturday works for me. Thanks, Alex. I appreciate your help.
No problem. Emily. It's always good to study together.
See you then! Hello, I have an appointment with Dr Smith at 3 PM. My name is Laura Benson.
Good afternoon, Miss Benson. Let me check our schedule. Yes, I see your appointment with Dr Smith.
Please have a seat. He will be with you shortly. Okay.
How long do you think the wait will be? Dr Smith is usually on time. It shouldn't be more than a few minutes.
That's great. Thank you for your help. You're welcome.
If you need anything while you wait, just let me know. I will. Thanks again.
I've finished compiling the data. Can you send me the report by email? I'd like to review it before the meeting.
Sure, Kevin. I'll send it to you within the hour. Do you need the full report or just the summary?
The full report would be great. I want to check all the details. No problem.
I'll include the graphs and analysis as well. Is there anything else you need with it? Could you highlight the key findings?
It will make it easier to discuss during the meeting. Sure thing. I'll mark the important parts and add some notes for clarity.
Thanks, Sarah. That will be very helpful. When is the meeting scheduled again?
It's tomorrow at 10 AM. I'll also bring printed copies for everyone. Perfect.
I appreciate your thoroughness. Let me know if you need help with anything else. Will do.
Thanks, Kevin. I’ll email you the report soon. Good evening.
I have a reservation under the name Linda for tonight. Good evening, Miss Linda. Let me check that for you.
Yes, I see your reservation for a double room. That’s correct. Is the room ready?
Yes, your room is ready. It's on the 5th floor, room 502. Here's your key card.
Thank you. Does the room have a view of the city? Yes, it does.
You'll have a nice view of the downtown skyline. That sounds wonderful. Is breakfast included in my reservation?
Yes. Breakfast is served from 7 to 10 a. m.
in the hotel restaurant on the ground floor. Great! And is there a gym in the hotel?
Yes, we have a gym on the 2nd floor, open from 6 AM to 10 PM. Perfect. Thank you for your help.
You're welcome, Ms. Linda. Enjoy your stay, and let us know if you need anything else.
Good morning. I wanted to ask, what time is check-out tomorrow? Good morning, Alex.
Check-out time is at 11 AM. Do you need a late check-out? I don’t think so.
I just want to plan my morning accordingly Is breakfast still served until 9 AM? Yes, breakfast is available until 9 AM in the dining room. We have a buffet with various options.
That sounds good. I'll be sure to come down for breakfast. Can you arrange a taxi for me after check-out?
Absolutely, Alex. What time would you like the taxi? Could you book it for 11:30 a.
m. ? I have a flight to catch in the afternoon.
No problem. I'll arrange a taxi for 11:30 AM to take you to the airport. Thank you.
Also, can I leave my bags here after check-out while I wait for the taxi? Of course. We can store your bags at the reception.
Just let us know when you're ready to leave. That's great. Thanks for all your help.
You're welcome, Alex. If there's anything else you need, feel free to ask. Enjoy your stay.
What an interesting story! Oh! It's already 12 PM.
Would you like to have lunch at our house, Mr. Lisa? Yes, I'd love to!
Ken always tells me that your cooking skill is perfect! Oh, did he say something like that? It's so awkward.
. . No, there's nothing to be awkward about.
I can see that Ken loves you so much through his stories. Thank you. And what would you like to eat?
Anything is fine, Tracy. Do you have any suggestions? I'm thinking about roasted cauliflower tacos.
What is that? It's a taco with roasted cauliflower. And it's based on a Mexican dish!
Mmmm. . .
I love Mexican food! Excuse me, I'd like to have the bill. Yes, sir.
Here you are. Can I pay by credit card? Yes, sir.
May I have your card, please? Here it is. Thank you.
Please wait for a moment. Here's your card and your receipt. Thank you.
The dinner today was perfect. I will definitely come here next time. I'm glad you enjoyed your meal.
Thank you for choosing us. Hurry up, Tom! Or you're gonna be late for school!
I'm coming. How's the weather today, honey? I'm listening to the weather forecaster now.
It said that it's going to be a rainy day. If so, don't forget to bring your umbrellas. Where's my umbrella, Mom?
It's in the living room, Tom. Please put your umbrella in the right place next time. Look at the sky, Mom and Dad!
There are a lot of dark clouds coming. Oh, no. It's going to be raining heavily today.
Do you know that you are so famous at school, Luna? Wait, what? I'm famous?
No way! I'm not kidding, girl. Everyone in the Math class talks about you all the time.
What are they saying about me? They said that you are a Math genius. You can solve every Math problem that the teacher gives.
Well, I admit that I'm interested in Math. But I'm not that smart! I don't know but they said so!
What else are they saying? They said that you are a bit introverted. I agree with this point.
I hardly talk to anyone in classes except you. Do you want to make more new friends? It's fine to me being what I am now.
Welcome back, Jane! I miss you so much. I miss you more than you miss me, Anna.
Let's go to my apartment now! By the way, Jane. How long are you going to stay there?
I'm having my long vacation right now. Maybe I can stay there for a month. Really?
We can travel together! Yeah! Why not, right?
! I think I'm gonna spend the last two weeks with my family. That would be great!
They also miss you so much. It's great to go jogging on such a beautiful day like this. Yeah!
It's been a long time since it was sunny, right? You're right. It was raining the whole last two weeks.
Look over there! Is that our new neighbor, John? Oh, yeah.
He usually does some jogging in the afternoon. Do you see him often? Not really.
I think he moved there two weeks ago. But he hasn't talked to anybody yet. And it was raining cats and dogs, so I couldn't go outside and talk to him as well.
Yeah, you're right. Oh, no. Our washing machine is broken.
What? Yeah, I'm afraid so. I tried to click the button "Start" but it's not working.
What are we gonna do now? Should we use the dry cleaning service? I think we should.
Do you know any dry cleaners near here? Yeah, I know one. Let's bring our clothes there.
Wait, how long does it take for us to pick up? Usually around 24 to 48 hours, I guess. Okay, cool!
Hey! It's already been 2 days. Can someone pick up the dry cleaning?
Leave it to me! Wow! Look at our clothes!
It's completely dry And it smells so good haha! I'm going to use this service next time. What's the weather like today, Andy?
It's cloudy. And it's not too hot. Perfect!
Shall we go for a walk? We definitely should! Where do you usually go for a walk?
Hmmm. . .
It's quite random, I guess. Sometimes, I go jogging in the park. Sometimes, I wander around the river bank.
Hey, I've never been to the river bank before. You'd better try! You can enjoy the nature there if you want.
Okay! Let's go for a walk near the river bank now! I just finished presenting the schedule of our trip next week.
Are there any questions? I have! Yes, please.
Do we have to bring a lot of clothes for the trip? No, we don't have to. The trip only lasts one day so you don't need to change your clothes.
Make sure to wear comfortable ones. Thank you, Mr. Linda.
You're welcome. Is there anyone else who wants to ask? I want to ask whether we have to buy breakfast and lunch ourselves or not?
Oh! Don't worry about that! The school will provide breakfast and lunch for you guys!
Thank you! Is everything clear? Yes, Mr.
Linda. Alright, I think we can end the meeting today. Haiz.
. . I'm so sleepy.
Did you stay up late last night? Yeah. I forgot to do my homework so I had to stay until 2 AM to finish it.
Gosh. . .
Do you usually stay up late? Not really. I can say that I'm a healthy person.
I always go to bed at 10:00 PM. Except yesterday. .
. I was so careless. Please manage your time better.
I sure will. How about you? Are you a night owl?
Well, I used to stay up late until 1 AM. Wow! But why?
I don't know. . .
I just couldn't sleep before that so I played video games instead! Bro, ahahah. But I've quit staying up late for a month.
Lately, I've tried to go to sleep at 9PM and wake up at 6AM. Hey! You've just built a good habit.
Keep it up! You, too, bro!
