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M: Do you think the headmaster could see me before nine thirty? 

W: He won't be in until eleven forty—five. 

M: Is twelve forty any good? 

W: Yes, I'll write down the time.

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W: Do you mind if I open the window to let in some fresh air?

M: Sorry. Please don't, I've caught a cold.

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W: Did you say sorry to your teacher, Mike?

M: Why must I?

W: You were late this morning.

M: But I wasn't. When I got to school, I was just on time for class.

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M: Miss Dermott, let me ask you straight away. Do you think, within a few years, many people could work at home instead of working in offices?

W: Oh, yes. It's happening now. You see, the communication industry has made such progress in the last ten years.

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M: Hello! May 1 speak to Mrs. Arnold?

W: Speaking.

M: This is Sparkle Company. You are one of the lucky housewives chosen to receive our free soap.

W: That's very nice of you. But I'd rather go on using what I've always used. Thanks just the same.

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W: Why don't we buy a car, dear?

M: I have been thinking about it for a long time. I think it necessary for us to buy one. We live so far away from my company.

W: Yes. With a car, you wouldn't have to catch a bus to work. It can save a lot of time.

M: Sure, but we don't have enough money at present.

W: Why not borrow some from the bank? I think we won't have to borrow so much now.

M: Well, let's go downtown and have a look.

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W: Clinic. Can 1 help you?

M: Good afternoon. This is Frank Stone. I want to make an appointment with Doctor Milton, please.

W: OK, Mr. Stone. We have you on our records. Can you manage this afternoon?

M: I'm afraid not. 1 can manage tomorrow.

W: I'm afraid Mr. Milton is not on duty tomorrow. He'll be here the day after tomorrow. That's Thursday, March 27th.

M: Fine.

W: Will 5:20 be all right?

M: Well, yes. But what time is the clinic closed?

W: We start from 9:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p. m. on weekdays. We don't work at the weekend.

M: I'd prefer a later time so that I can come along after work.

W: Then what about 6:15?

M: Well, that's fine.

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M: Good morning, Mrs. Adams. How are you today?

W: Oh, not very well. I've caught a bad cold.

M: Have you got a temperature?

W: Yes, I've got a fever.

M: Are you coughing?

W: Yes, especially at night. It's quite bad then. And 1 can't go to sleep.

M: Oh, I see. I can understand that. Um, I think you've got the flu. I suggest you should not go to work, and take this medicine once every four hours.

M: What else should I do?

M: Drink more water and have a good rest.

M: OK. Thank you. Good bye!

M: Good bye!

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W: Let me help you to some more fish.

M: The fish is delicious. But I've had enough now. I'd like to have some soup.

W: Here it is. Help yourself.

M: Thanks. I didn't know you were so good at cooking. If my wife were here, she would be surprised as I am.

W: Well, bring your wife too if you come here next time. I haven't seen her for quite some time.

M: Sure, I will. My wife will be very happy to see you, too.  Well, I'm full now. Thank you for your wonderful meal.

W: I'm glad you enjoyed it.

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Good morning and welcome to the BBC news special.

Have you ever heard of a four—year—old college student? But this is true of Nicholas MacMahon, who is now studying at college because he is too clever for school.

Nicholas spoke well before he was one. At eighteen months he took tele-phone messages for his parents. At two he began to learn French. The strange thing about Nicholas is that he taught himself to read before he could speak.

His parents knew immediately that he could read. When he could speak, he corrected his spelling. He tried two different schools, but he was bored and unhappy and his parents decided that he couldn't stay there. His parents did not have enough time to prepare special lessons for Nicholas. The MacMahons had no idea what to do with him. Then the West London Institute offered to help. Nicholas spends some of his time there, and also studies at home. He reads newspaper every day, and he can play the violin well. He doesn't have any social life in the school. Nicholas is a clever child and the teachers want to help him in every way.