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Have you seen my keys? Oh, no, not again. It seems like you lose your keys every day. Don't get angry just helped me find them. Where did you put them? If I knew that they wouldn't be lost, would they? Well, I don't know where you put them. Did you look behind the television? Yes, I did. They're not there. Did you put them next to the bed? No, I looked there. Did you look around the kitchen? Yes, I looked everywhere. I just can't find them. Did you look inside your pockets?Oh, here they are. Thank you

Good afternoon. How are you today? I'm not very well. I feel sick and I couldn't sleep last night. When did you start to feel bad? I was fine until after dinner. What did you eat for dinner? I ate in a Chinese restaurant. Did you eat any fish? Yes, I did. I had fish with vegetables and rice, vegetables and rice should be okay. But perhaps there was something wrong with the fish. I'll give you something to make you feel better. Can I go home tonight? You should stay home today and drink as much water as you can. If you don't feel better tomorrow, come back and see me again. And don't eat any fish. I understand. Thank you very much.

What do you think about going to the Grand Canyon for summer vacation this year? Could we really? I'd love to. I've always wanted to see the Grand Canyon. Me too. I think I can take off two weeks in July. We could drive to Arizona. That would be great. I'd like to stop in Phoenix and visit my aunt and uncle. I'm sure they'd be happy to see you. It's been a long time since he visited them. And when we get to the Grand Canyon, we do ride horses and go camping. Good idea. I'll buy a tent next weekend. I'll call my aunt and uncle to tell them we're coming. This will be wonderful.

Can you give me anything for my head? It hurts. Did you hit your head on something? No, it just hurts. Do you have a cold? No, I'm fine. I never catch colds. Did you eat enough today? Yes. I had a big lunch two hours ago. And I ate breakfast this morning. Did you drink too much last night? No. I never drink. I had dinner and went to bed early. Just a minute. Me I see your head please. My hat. Why do you want to see my hat? I've just had an idea. Okay, here's my hat. Now how do you feel? Oh, I feel a little better. Do you mean? Yes. I think your hat is too small. It was making your head hurt.

Today will be your first day at your new school. I know Mom, are you ready? Have you done everything you need to do? Yes, mom. I bought you new school shirts and pants and I washed her clothes and put them in your room. Thanks mom. I bought three pens, two pencils or notebooks or dictionary some tape your textbooks your basketball and umbrella, a juice bottle and a sandwich in your school bag. Great mom. I cleaned your bicycle. Will you meet your classmate Tom and ride to school together? Yes, mom. I called Tom's mother to make sure he can come to dinner at our house so you can do your homework together. Thanks, Mom. Is there anything else you need to do to get ready mom? There's nothing left for me to do. You did everything.

I think I need a new hobby. I've been making paper dolls for a long time, but I'm getting tired of them. Why don't you try some kind of sport? No, I don't really like to move around. I saw something in the newspaper about wine. You can study how to taste wine. There will be a class every Tuesday evening at a college in town. That sounds like fun. I really like wine. If I can get good at it. We can have wine parties. Good idea. You know I like cheese, wine and cheese tastes very good together. And doing homework will be fun. We can practice every night. I'm glad you decided to get a new hobby. Where's the newspaper? I'll call the college right away. I hope I can get into that class.

I have to buy a new car. The old one is no good. It makes too much noise and smells bad. You're right. You had that old car for about 10 years. It's time to get a new one. I think I'll get a small red sports car watch. sports cars are fast and pretty, but they don't have much space in them. And they're not cheap. I know we aren't rich, but I'm tired of having a big car. It's difficult to drive. And I'm not a good driver. I know you're not a good driver. But sports cars have so much power. It could be dangerous for you. You may be right. I'll think about it some more. I don't have to decide tonight. buying a new car is a big thing. You should be careful. I will.

I'm getting really sleepy. So turn off the television and go to bed. But I really want to see the show. I've been waiting all week to see it. But in a videotape and you can watch the show tomorrow. Tomorrow. I have to work late.

I'll be too tired to watch it and watch it the day after tomorrow. But I'll have forgotten the first part of the show by then. I don't think you'll forget. It's a simple story. A policeman is looking for a bad man with a gun. He shot to catch him. These stories are all the same. They're not all the same. This show is popular because it's different from other shows. Oh, don't be such a baby go to bed. Not really. It's different. In the show. The policeman is looking for a horse with a knife.

Why did you take my big blue umbrella this morning? It was raining and I couldn't find mine. I have asked you many times not to take my umbrella. I brought it home again and put it back. Yes but we have so many umbrellas when you have to take mine. Why does it matter? An umbrella is an umbrella. It doesn't matter to you but it does matter to me. That's my best umbrella and I wanted to use it today. The other ones are too small. I went on my way to work. Would it be better if I got wet? That's not the point. That umbrella is mine. You should have asked me before you took it when you said yes. I don't know. But I think we should have a rule about this. My things are mine and your things are yours. We should ask each other before we take things Okay, that's a good idea. You're wearing my green shirt. Why don't you ask me before you put it on?

It's close again in November. Have you thought about what I want for Christmas? I need some things for school like white pens, notebooks and a bigger school bag. why do you need a bigger bag? I bought you a big one in September. I have to carry so many books and I need special gloves for basketball practice. Okay, we'll get to a bigger bag. I don't want anything fun. I'd really like to take piano lessons. I think that would make a very nice Christmas present. What do you have for Christmas? Well, I know you always have homework to do that. I get very busy with work sometimes. I would really like you tell me more at home, I have an idea. I'll make you some tickets, they will say, today I will do the wash or, today I will do the shopping. You can use them when you get busy. Just give me a ticket, and a promise I will help you. You are a clever girl.

sure I can sit alone for a long time. If you can actually talk to someone. Great. Where are you going? I'm going to New York. Oh, me too. Do you live in New York? No. I'm going to visit a friend. She lives in Manhattan.

I've never been there. I once lived in New York, and I moved away four years ago. My husband changed his job. So we had to move. That might have been difficult. Well, at first, it was difficult. I didn't know anybody but now I have some new friends that a new job. What do you do? I plan parties, like birthday parties for children and special holiday parties. That sounds like fun. I enjoy it. I'd like to see children laughing and people smiling. When they're happy. I am happy. I'm going to New York to look for some special chocolate and cheese for party next week.I've heard that New York is a great place for shopping. Oh, yes. It isn't cheap. But there are many different kinds of stores. I think I'll go to Manhattan first. In that case, we could take a taxi together from the bus station.

Would you mind doing that? I'd be glad to. I can help you find a friend's house. That would be wonderful. Thank you so much. Well, do you remember Sally, my old friend from when I was a college? Sure. I remember you two have been writing letters for years. You're talking about her all the time. Right? Well, she moved to a farm outside town. You're here and you invited all of us to visit her next month, a farm that would be wonderful for the kids. And I'm sure you would be happy to see Sally again. Did she marry? Yes, she married a nice man from California about a year ago. His name is Alex. I'd like to meet him. Sally says she has cows sheep. Chickens, of course is a field full of potatoes and some apple trees. The kids would love it. They've never been to a farm. They could learn many things. They think milk comes from a box in the supermarket, not from a cow. I know the kids can see how Sally uses milk from the cows to make butter and cheese. She has fresh eggs from the chickens every day and she makes her own apple juice in September and October. Next month is October, right? That would be the best time to visit. It sounds like fun for everybody in the family. When I thought Sally was a city girl when she moved to a farm I was surprised to she used to love the city. She said she decided the city was too dirty and it was too much noise. Now she loves the country. Well, visiting her sounds like a wonderful idea. Let's go tell the kids 13 or 18 years ago, let's do something special for them. We could have a nice dinner for them. Good idea. What do you think they'd like to eat? I have a more important question. What do we know how to cook we better make something easy so we don't make any mistakes to make cheese salad is easy. Yes, it's easy and it tastes good. After the salad we need some kind of meat. How about this chicken? Yes, big chicken with spring vegetables. I love to get Donald's vegetables and we both love chocolate cake. I don't know it's kind of difficult to make. We buy one already made. Okay, let's make a list of things we need and then we go shopping. We need tomatoes, cheese, chicken vegetables and truffle cake like some flowers to me like that. You're right. This isn't like isn't far from here. If we hurry we get everything done for moms at home. Okay, let's go.

I've had my eye on this picture for a long time. What do you think? It looks nice on you? Do you like these green pants? Not really, to be honest. They make you look fat. Oh, that's not good.

I'll try a different pair. You should write a blue shirt. I think it would look it on you. I don't really like the color blue looks good on you. If not, I mean, I like green. Okay, trade is green shirt. I don't really want any more shirts. Well, you need a new business suit. Suits are fine. If you don't want to buy anything. Why did you come to the store with me? Because you asked me to come it wasn't my idea. I'll go wait for you in a coffee shop. Are you sure? Take your time. I'm not in a hurry. I'll go Bible to read while I wait. Okay, see you later. 15 Hello. Hi, Judy. How are you? I'm fine. Thanks for calling. I wanted to talk to you. Did you know Jack Armstrong's in hospital? No, I didn't know that. He suddenly got very sick in the hospital as my my sisters went to the hospital to call my sister Mrs. Toby. That's too bad. He's a nice man. I hope it'd be all right here my good friends. How is your husband up key fine. But last night, he was mean to me. I did a nice cake to eat dinner. It took me a long time. But he said it didn't taste good. That hurt my feelings and I wanted to cry. That's bad. Well, this morning he said he was sorry on Tuesday before we went to work, but sometimes I just want to kill him. I know what you see. Sometimes my brother's wife makes me very angry every time invite them to come here she buys Excuse me. I invited my brother and family to dinner Thursday but his wife said no. She just said no. She said the kids have too much homework bad unbeliever. Stop asking them. It always hurts my feelings when she says no. They're just not very nice. I thought guild American town last night she was a tall man with white hair. She goes out with a different and every weekend. She really likes to date different and I don't think I'll ever marry who would marry her. I'm sure she would have stayed home with her family even if it did marry and she spent all her free time shopping.

I don't have any free time for shopping. I'm too busy with my children. I have to go pick him up at school now. I don't have to talk to you soon. Goodbye. Chapter 216 Hello. I think I left my bag here last night. I see what does it look like? It's a big red bag with pink flowers on it.

Does it have a pencil and a notebook inside it? Yes. And is there a magazine in it? And some chocolate? Yes, yes. And is there a small calendar and $30 in it? Yes. That's the one. I'm sorry. We didn't find anything like that in this restaurant last night. But how did you know? I'm just joking. We have your bag right here. Oh, you surprise me. You were very lucky that nobody took it. You should be more careful. You are right. Thank you very much. You're welcome.

Hello, welcome to the Excelsior Hotel. How can I help you?

I'd like a room please. Would you like a big bed or a small one? A big one please. And I'd like a smoking room. I'm sorry. There are no smoking rooms in this hotel. You have to go outside to smoke. I understand. Is there a restaurant in the hotel? Yes, it's on the second floor. It has very good food. When is it open? You can have breakfast from seven to 11 o'clock. Lunch starts at 12 o'clock and ends at three o'clock. Dinner is from six o'clock until 10 o'clock. You can also have food in your room. Just call the kitchen. I see. Is there a bank and you're here? Yes. Go around the corner to the left. There's a bank in front of the bus stop. Great. Your room is on the third floor. Can someone bring my bags to my room? Sure. If you have any other questions, just call the desk. Thank you enjoy your stay. Between when Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan third wife died, she was very sad. She was very beautiful and he loved her very much. So he decided to build a Taj Mahal in her memory. The Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. It is at Agra in India. And has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Like other Google buildings, different parts of it are Persian, Turkish Indian, and just like it was built about 350 years ago and has many buildings and gardens. The biggest building is round on top and has straight sides. There are four tall towers around it, each more than 40 meters tall, but different kinds of stone in the buildings came from all over India and other Asian countries. 20,000 people worked on the building and elephants helped with the building work. It took many years to finish all the buildings. The Taj Mahal is the most popular place for visitors in India. Many people visit from other countries too. But people of India are very proud of this beautiful place. 19 is this table okay for you? This is fine. Thank you. Please sit down. And I get you something to drink before you order. Yes, please. I'd like some iced tea and my wife will have a glass of white wine. Okay, I'll be right back. Here we go drinks. Are you ready to order? Yes. I'm not very hungry. I think I'll have soup and a salad. We have beef and vegetable soup tonight is very good. Great. I'll have that and a green salad. And what would you like? Is the fish good today? Oh yes. It's fresh and delicious. You can have it cooked in butter or baked. Baked please. Would you like a potato or red? Red please? And I'll have a small salad to how about something sweet after dinner. We have fruit or cake. I think I'd like some fruit and I'll have the cake. Okay, I'll be back in a few minutes but your salads 20 Do you know where the City Art Museum is? Yes. Go out the front door and turn left walk about 100 meters to the subway. Take the blue train to 20th Street in New Zealand. Isn't your West Gate station? No, no, no. That will take a long time. The number 12 bus that stops in front of the hotel goes to the museum. That would be faster. No there are too many cars on the street at this time of day. The subway is Buster but if you take the bus you don't have to walk through but the subway is quicker. No you're wrong. A bus is quicker. Please don't get angry. I think I will just get a taxi