English Recordings

A．I can't believe we didn't even make it to the semi-finals.
B．We practiced everyday and did our best.
A．Oh, well, all that for nothing, right?

A．We made no profit on this project.
B．What? You were working so hard.
A．I know. All that for nothing.

A．Sorry, I'm running late.
B．Where are you? We're all waiting for you.
A．You go ahead and start without me.

A．Should I wait for our manager's approval?
B．I don't think so. You go ahead and call the client.
A．OK.

16 He is a good Democrat.
17 Good day!
18 What good will that do?
19 When she makes a promise, she always delivers the goods.
20 Good for you!
21 Good! We’re almost finished.
22 Good job! You got it right!
23 I’m quitting this job for good!
24 He’s good to go.
25 This board is good and strong.
26 Five tokens are only good for 1 game.
27 Passports are good for 10 years.
28 I’ll pay you back. You know I’m good for it.
29 He made good on his promise.
30 The check was no good.
31 He was up to no good.

1 He was in good health most of his life.
2 It is good that you are here today.
3 You are very good to him.
4 His credit is good.
5 He always gives good advice.
6 Fruits and vegetables are good for you.
7 I have some good news!
8 They all had a good time at the party.
9 He’s very good at math.
10 She has a very good complexion.
11 He is a very good friend of mine.
12 This is a good day for a picnic.
13 He speaks good English.
14 He wore his good clothes to church.
15 He is in very good condition.

A．Do you know where the X-ray room is?B．It's down the hall. You'll see a big yellow door. You can't miss it.　　A．OK. Thank you.

A．Excuse me. Could you tell me where the children's shoes department is?
B．On the 2nd floor, right across from the elevator. You can't miss it.　　
A．Thank you.　

REBECCA: Grandma, when were you born?
GRANDMA: Oh, I was born in 1940.
R: And where were you on your 13th birthday?
G: I was in London. I remember that birthday party very well.
R: Why? Was it good?
G: Yes, it was.
R: Where was the party?
G: It was in the street.
R: In the street!?
G: Well, it was June 2nd 1953, the same day as Queen Elizabeth's coronation. The weather wasn't very good, but there were parties in every street in the country.
R: Wow! Were they big parties?
G: Yes, they were.
R: And was there any food?
G: Oh yes, there was. There were lots of chicken sandwiches and tea and beer. My family was very poor, but that year my birthday party was wonderful.
R: Were your friends with you?
G: No, they weren't. They were at other street parties with their families. But I was very happy because there were about 300 people at my party.

I was born in Arizona, in the city of Phoenix. I was thirteen in 1975 and I remember my party very well. Our house wasn't very big, so my party was in a hall. It wasn't a very nice place and there wasn't much to eat. Only about twenty people were there - and there weren't any boys. So the party was a bit boring.