Short Conversations #1
1) She doesn’t know much about the machinery.
2) She doesn’t think they should turn on the machine first.
2) She doesn’t think they should turn on the machine first.
1) He needed to put more effort into preparing.
2) It was successful and the man should not worry about his mistake.
2) It was successful and the man should not worry about his mistake.
What are the speakers mainly talking about?
Blood type theory in Japan
Pete is struggling financially, but he would like to purchase his girlfriend an Apple Watch for her birthday. Which do you recommend?
I think the basic Apple Watch might be the best choice because it is priced the lowest.
shape and curve
shape'n curve
1) She doesn’t think the T-shirts will be warm enough.
2) She thinks the T-shirts will be warm enough for Sendai.
1) She doesn’t think the T-shirts will be warm enough.
1) He thinks the conference will be fun, but not educational
2) He thinks the conference will be educational, but not fun
2) He thinks the conference will be educational, but not fun
According to the speakers, what personality does a person with blood type A tend to have?
Shy, sensitive, and patient
Cynthia is hyperfashionable and money isn't an issue. Which Apple Watch would you recommend for her?
I would probably recommend the Hermes version because the strap was designed by a major fashion house.
What is an example of a word/phrase that tends to be reduced?
Going to --> Gonna
Give me --> Gimme
Mom and Dad --> Mom'n Dad
1) He can help even if he is busy.
2) He might not be able to help with the project.
2) He might not be able to help with the project.
1) He should have chosen a book that was about Europe, but not its history.
2) He should have chosen a book about world history, not one about only European history.
1) He should have chosen a book that was about Europe, but not its history.
What does the woman think about the blood type theory?
It is well known and can be useful
I would like to buy a watch and I have a budget of about $700 which I cannot exceed. I primarily will use my watch at work, so it should look professional. I work as a taxi driver, so I often need to travel all around the city, sometimes to obscure locations. Which watch would you recommend?
I would recommend the Apple Watch, Series 2 with a leather or stainless steel band. The band will give you a professional look, and the Series 2 has a GPS tracking system, so you will likely not get lost when driving.
What is an example of a word/phrase that is usually linked?
Would you --> Would'ju
A lot of --> Alotta
Black Coffee --> Bla-koffee
1) The man will not go to the extra study session.
2) The man will not go to chemistry class.
1) The man will not go to the extra study session.
1) The woman’s notes are much better than Brian’s.
2) The woman should not ask for Brian’s notes.
1) The woman’s notes are much better than Brian’s.
What will the man probably do to find more information about the blood type theory?
He will search for web pages.
I'm very confused. Series 1 has one choice, and so I understand that, but Series 2 has so many different choices. Can you tell me the difference between them?
The bands are different. If you are sporty, you may want a Sport Band, or if you're fashionable, you may want a leather band.
How many beats in the sentence below?
First, you’re going to need a furnace.
2 : First, Furnace
First, URgonnaneeda furnace.
1) To get feedback on his test
2) To receive guidance on how to study for the test
2) To receive guidance on how to study for the test
1) She doesn’t know where the closest gas station is.
2) She wants to visit somewhere near the gas station.
1) She doesn’t know where the closest gas station is.
How will the man prepare for his presentation?
By conducting a questionnaire.
If you are a swimmer, the series 2 may be better for you, because it is water resistant.
If your eyes cannot see well in the dark, the series 2 might be the better choice because it seems to have brighter screen.
It takes a lot of money and skill.
I--takes alotta money n' skill.