S: why? Did tom pop the question? N: not yet. But I wonder if I can get my parents consent. S: let me guess, your parents want you to marry a Chinese man, right? N: you are right. It is giving me a real headache. I feel like Im between a rock and a h...
D: everything's great. And you? M: same here. Have you seen any new films recently? D: no, I haven't had a chance to. But I've been watching a Chinese TV series called Chinese-Style Divorce. M: oh, really? I saw it two years ago. It's worth seeing an...
I: it's very nice. I haven't heard live music in a while. This is fun. L: well, then, may I invite you for the next dance? I: of course. But I'm afraid I'm not much of a dancer L: don't worry. I'm not much of a dancer myself. I: you're dancing so wel...
J: to be honest, I was just dumped. M: oh, I'm sorry to hear that. You can go on a holiday to cheer up. J: no, thanks. I'm not in the mood for traveling. M: come on. A trip will do you good. Are you doing anything this weekend? J: I was planning on d...
L: waiting for someone. A: you mean the boy you met on MSN? L: you're right. He is so funny and I think I'm in love with him. A: you must be joking. You can't fall in love with someone you've never met! L: I know,but I keep thinking of him every day....
S: that's true. But I have a low opinion of those women who go out with foreigners. N: oh, why? S: I think some Chinese wonem marry foreigners for money while others just want to live abroad. There is no true love between them. N: I wouldn't say that...
L: it was wonderful, but I was so tired. J: did you go to the top of the Eiffel Tower? L: yes, that was the first thing we did. We went all the way to the top. There were visitors from all over the world taking photos there. J: what else did you see?...
N: I don't know. My life is a big mess. Everything is so compliceted. C: come on, nothin can be that bad. N: but promise me, you'll keep it a secret. C: ok, I promise. So what's troubling you so much? N: I've fallen in love with my boss. C: really? I...
N: great. My family came to visit me. I: oh, you must be very happy. How many people are there in your family? N: my immediate family is very large. It's my mother, my father, my two older brothers, my younger sister and me. I: I have a small family....
S: oh, yes. I want to check whether you still have any vacancies. I need three single rooms for next Monday. R: ok. There're vacancies. Since the peak season is coming, it's advisable to book soon. Would you like to make a reservation now? S: yes, pl...
