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Short conversations Conversation 1
W: So this is your last year in college. Have you ever thought about what you’d like to do after graduation?
M: Well, I really don’t know. The job market seems to be improving, so I may look for a job
somewhere. But I am also interested in applying for graduate school. Q: What are the two speakers talking about? Conversation 2
M: Do you remember Linda we met a while ago at Susan’s birthday party?
W: Linda? Do you mean the lady who you said was a nurse in the community hospital before her
retirement? Yeah, I remember. She looks very young for her age. Q: What does the woman think of Linda? Conversation 3
M: I wish I could retire tomorrow. Then I would not need to worry about work. W: I don’t look forward to retirement. I’m afraid of getting old – my body will slow down, and
my children will be away. I dread losing independence and living in loneliness. Q: What makes the woman afraid of getting old? Conversation 4
W: I consider my early 20s to be the prime time of my life. How about you? M: I couldn’t agree with you more. That’s no doubt the golden period. You are young and
energetic. You are free to pursue your passion. The best thing is that you have a wealth of
opportunities to explore.
Q: What does the man like best about being in his early 20s? Conversation 5
W: Hi, John. You are taking Law 201 this semester, right? How do you like it? M: Yeah, it’s a great class. We’ve looked at several cases of age discrimination at work. Such
cases are very interesting because they are rarely clear-cut and court decisions can be rather
controversial.
Q: What does the man say about age discrimination cases?
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Long conversation
M: Nancy, time to make a birthday wish!
W: I wish ... hmm. OK! I want a high-paying job, a husband with a perfect face and body, and a
big house ... with a swimming pool!
M: Wow, Nancy! Those are your three wishes? W: Of course! If I have those three things, I’ll be happy!
M: Now, Nancy. Let me tell you my story, and you may see things differently. W: “See things differently?” What do you mean, Uncle Charlie?
M: Here is what I once experienced in life. When I married, 32 years ago, we had a happy
marriage, a beautiful house, two expensive cars, and $200,000 in the bank! W: See, just like now!
M: Wait! I would suggest three different wishes!
W: Well ... What would you wish for? You’re older and wiser!
M: What happens if you lose your job, lose your house, and your husband becomes sick? I suggest
these three wishes: patience, courage and love! W: Patience, courage and love?
M: Yes! If you have patience and courage, you and your husband will have good jobs and a nice
house. And if you have true love, you and your husband will be beautiful to each other no
matter how old you become together.
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W: This is good.
M: Within six years of our marriage, we had three beautiful children, but we lost our jobs, our
house, all our money, and then I got really sick for nine years. But we didn’t lose anything
truly valuable, because we always said: “Wherever the five of us are together, we are at home!”
And, little by little things did improve, and I finally got well. Patience, courage and love!
These are what make life full, strong and happy!
W: Hmm, I will remember. Patience, courage and love! Thanks, Uncle Charlie!
Passage 1
If you think that you have to live up a remote mountain in order to live a long and healthy life,
a religious community in Loma Linda, California, may prove you wrong. Its members are a group
of Christians known as the Seventh-day Adventists. The Adventists enjoy a much higher life
expectancy than average Californians. Adventist men can expect to live about seven years longer
than other Californian men. Adventist women are likely to live around four years longer than other
Californian women. The Adventists also act much younger than they are and see doctors much
less than ordinary people.
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So what’s the secret of the Adventists’ longevity? It is not all in their genes. Nor is their good
health a mere accident. The Adventists live longer partly because they have a vegetable-based diet.
Around 35 percent of them are vegetarian, and around one half eat meat only rarely. Tobacco and
alcohol consumptions are discouraged. So are rich or spicy foods, meat, and drinks containing
caffeine. The Adventist diet is high in fruit and vegetables. It also includes plenty of whole grains,
nuts, seeds and beans, and water is the drink of choice.
The longevity of the Adventists is also related to their lifestyle and natural environment. They
believe in having regular exercise, helping others, and maintaining strong social and familial ties.
They live in a mild climate with warm summers and cool winters. Interestingly, the air quality of
Loma Linda, however, is not as good as in other longevity hot spots. This should give us all hope,
as it suggests that we don’t have to have every single factor in place in order to achieve excellent
health. Despite this, the Adventists’ good health certainly provides strong evidence that diet and
lifestyle choices have a great impact on health and longevity.
Short conversations Conversation 1
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W: I really need a holiday, so I’m going camping with some friends. What are you doing over the semester break?
M: I haven’t got any plans yet. I don’t really have enough money to fly home. I suppose I could
get a part-time job and earn some money, or maybe I could start studying for next semester.
Q: What is the woman going to do over the semester break? Conversation 2
M: I heard that you quit your swimming lessons. But you have paid $120 for them. W: Ah, it’s all these yoga sessions. I just couldn’t fit them all in. What’s more, I got the majority
of my fees back because I quit immediately after the first day. Q: Why did the woman quit her swimming lessons? Conversation 3
M: Shall we spend our weekend in Singapore? We can leave Friday afternoon so as to have dinner
next to the river and enjoy fireworks at the shore!
W: I’d rather go on Saturday. My aunt will drop in on Friday evening. We haven’t seen each other
for a couple of years.
Q: Why doesn’t the woman want to leave on Friday?
Conversation 4
M: What do I need to bring for our camping trip to the national park?
W: Well, we’ve bought the food and rented a van. It’s a camping vehicle with a fridge and cooking
equipment. I think you will need a warm sweater or jacket for the evenings.
Q: What does the woman suggest the man bring for the camping trip to the park? Conversation 5
M: Have you confirmed your booking at the hotel in Sydney? With only three days left before our
trip, I hope everyone is as ready as I am!
W: Not yet. But I’d better call them before we start our vacation. During this time of year they
always get quite busy.
Q: What will the woman probably do before the vacation?
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