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1. Mark: Now, about the video conference ... Everyone must be here at 9:30 a.m., and ...

Trang: Sorry for interrupting, but I think we should meet at 9:00 a.m. We need to test the devices.

2. Nick: This webcam is easy to handle. You click these buttons to move it up or down and these to ...

Lan: Hold on. Can you repeat that, please?

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1. Nam: Can I come over to your house on Sunday?

Tom: Sure. You’re welcome.

2. Alice: Vietnamese cooking uses a lot of vegetables and herbs.

Mai: Yes, certainly.

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Tom: I'm calling to make a complaint about the SMART backpack I ordered from you last week. I got it this morning, and it’s smaller than the one you advertised online.

Trang: Well ... Let me check it.

Tom: And I’m not happy with the colour, either. In your picture it’s dark brown, and this one is yellowish brown.

Trang: I'm sorry about that. I'll send you another one.

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(1) Nick: Do you think Mars may support life?

Mark: I'm not sure about it. Scientists are trying to find life there.

(2) Mary: Do you think Ann will win tomorrow?

Tommy: I doubt it. She injured her arm in a match last week.

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Tom: What do you think about life in the mountains?

Trang: I think it’s very interesting. People in the mountains live close to nature.

Tom: What about you, Mai? What do you think?

Mai: To my way of thinking, there are better services in the city.

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1. Trang: Would you like to go to the cooking club with me this Sunday?

Ann: I'd love to. Thanks.

2. Tom: Do you fancy going for a walk?

Mark: That's great. Thanks.

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1. Tom: What a beautiful kite you have, Mai!

Mai: Thank you, Tom. My dad made it for me last weekend.

2. Nick: You really have a nice dress, Hoa.

Hoa: I'm glad you like it, Nick. I think its colour really suits me.

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Tom: My parents are taking me to their friend’s house for dinner. Could you tell me a bit about Vietnamese table manners?

Mai: Well, perhaps you should wait for the host to start eating.

Tom: I will.

Mai: It’s a good idea to hand bowls with both hands.

Tom: Sure. I'll remember that one.

Mai: And don't hit the bowl with your chopsticks. This may bring bad luck to the host family. 

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1. Student: Can you tell me more about the music club, please?

School club leader: Certainly. It meets on Mondays and Thursdays.

2. Student: Could you show me the way to the college, please?

Teacher: Certainly. Go past this block, then turn left. It’s on your right-hand side there.

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Nick: Great news for us. We'll have school clouds so we won't have to carry lots of books to school.

Mi: Great!

Nick: And I won first prize in the essay contest and got an iPad so I can read books from the school clouds.

Mi: Congratulations!