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W: Hello, this is Susan Spears...
M: Oops, I'm so sorry. I must have called the wrong Susan Spears. My sister－in－law is American, not British. I'll have to check the phone book again.
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W: How do you like my Jimmy Choo shoes? They were only $475, and since I paid with my Macy's credit card, I saved an extra 10%!
M: Those are too pricey. I've only heard about people on TV wearing them. Okay, you saved 10%, but you still spent almost $500!
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W: Good morning. I'm from The New York Times Book Review. Could I ask you some questions about your latest book?
M: Sure. Take a seat What would you like to know?
W: First, I've heard that your latest book is based on a true story.
M: That's correct. It's a murder mystery based on actual murders that took place in Florida several years ago. The main character—a police officer—is based on the man who tried to solve the case.
W: I really like your books. I've just finished this one. I read it from cover to cover in a single day. Congratulations on making the best－seller list yet again!
M: Thank you. Text 7
M: This is a very special and expensive plant. It's from Brazil.
W: It's so beautiful. I think I'm going to buy this plant. How much sunlight does it need?
M: Put it near a window, but don't put it in direct light. Also, when the plant grows flowers, make sure you don't let it get too cold!
W: I am not very good at taking care of plants, but this one looks so perfect that I'm going to be very careful.
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M: I'm sick of living in the city. It seems like there is always a car alarm going off through the streets! It's so noisy!
W: I know, but I still love living here. I can walk to work, the store, and my favorite café every day. Everything is so close! Would you give that up just for less noise?
M: I'm beginning to think so. Another thing that annoys me is parking the car. Sometimes I have to drive around for 30 minutes to find a spot!
W: I wish your job was closer. Then we could just get rid of the car and not worry about parking it.
M: And it is getting expensive to rent an apartment. I heard that rents will continue to increase in the next several years. We could buy a big house and save money in the long run if we moved somewhere else.
W: I would like to have enough room for a dog and a home office. I guess that is the only thing that would get me out of the city.
M: Well, keep thinking about it! I'm ready to move. Text 9
M: Madonna's music is still good, don't you think? Holiday is my favorite. It always makes
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me want to dance when I hear it.
W: She has some new music, too. Have you heard it? You might like it even better. Why do you always go back in time when there is new music out there to listen to?
M: The 80s music makes me remember the fun times we had in high school!
W: Hmm. You wouldn't drive while looking out your back view mirror the whole time, would you?
M: Uh... no, of course not.
W: Then why do you live your life with memories of the past on your mind all the time? How can you make new memories when you are hanging onto the old ones? At least make room in your brain for a few new experiences...
M: I see what you mean. It's just that things seemed so much easier back then.
W: Well, sure. You're living yesterday and today in one day. That's complicated. If you stop worrying about what you did in the past, you'll have more energy to devote to something new. Doesn't that sound easier?
M: I guess. So, we shouldn't study history, either?
W: That's different. We have to get good grades in school if we want to get into a good college. But as far as what we do in our everyday lives, it's all about the here and now.
M: That's a pretty cool way to look at it... Text 10
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