M: Hi, Jen, you look pale.

W: I got terrible news. The wedding is off.

M: Why?

W: My sister didn't want to marry her mate Mark. So she called off the wedding.

M: I'm sorry to hear that.

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W: Hello.

M: Hello. Is this Dr Smith's office in the chemistry department?

W: Yes, it is. Can I help you?

M: Yes. Is Dr Smith in?

W: No. He's in class at the moment.

M: Do you know what time I can see him?

W: He has office hours between one and three this afternoon. You can see him then.

M: That's fine. Thank you very much.

W: Goodbye.

M: Goodbye.

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W: Mike, how do I look in the blue jeans?

M: Wow, great! They really suit you, Mary!

W: Thanks. You know, this kind of jeans is in style now.

M: What do you mean?

W: I mean they are very popular these days. Everyone is wearing them!

M: You are great at keeping up with fashions.

W: Well, after all I am a girl.

M: Perhaps you can help me pick out a pair of jeans now, since you are an expert.

W: No problem! I would be happy to help you.

M: Thank you so much!

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W: I want to buy some running shoes. Maybe New Balance.

M: Why do you need running shoes? You aren't a runner.

W: But I exercise at the club. And I use the treadmill. So I need good running shoes.

M: There are different kinds of New Balance shoes though. You don't have to buy the most expensive one.

W: I want the best. My sister said good shoes are very important. They support your feet.

M: Yes, that's it.

W: I wonder if they have my size.

M: Well, we can wait for the assistant to help us, or we can look through the boxes down here. What is your size?

W: Here in America, it's six.

M: Well, here you are. Size six. Woman's. 137 dollars. Wow, what a waste of money!

W: It's none of your business. Let me try them on.

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W: Recently we've had a discussion about whether our parents should accompany us at school. Opinions differ as follows.

About 70% of my classmates think our parents should not accompany us at school because it makes us fall into the habit of dependence, so that we won't form the good habit of studying. What's more, it is harmful for us to form the habit of controlling ourselves. In the meanwhile, it affects our parents' work and rest.

About 30% of my classmates think it is necessary because on the one hand, it can allow us to have more time to spend on our studies. On the other hand, our parents can help us set up our aims, urge us to finish our tasks, encourage us to overcome difficulties and get us into the good habit of studying. Besides, we shall be healthier owing to their care.

As for me, I prefer the former.