Vol225.日常英语学习Everyday Conversations

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TV ShoppingHello sir, welcome. Are you looking for something special today?

Yes, I want to buy a new TV. My old one is too small.

Perfect. Then you need this one. Look at it. It's perfect for you. It's 80 inches, like a cinema in your living room.

Wow, it's big. But you know, my living room is small. If I buy this TV, I think I will sit closer than the actors, sir.

Bigger is always better. Imagine football games. Wow. Imagine movies. It's like being inside the screen. Amazing.

Yes, but in my house it's only me, my wife, and sometimes my dog. The dog doesn't care about football, you know what I mean?

Oh, but think about guests. Your friends will love it.

My friends, they don't visit. They only watch Netflix at home.

Okay, then let me show you. All right, maybe this model. 4K, smart TV, voice control, everything.

Do I need voice control? My wife already tells me what to do every day.

Good points, sir. Okay, let's be practical. How big is your living room?

My living room. Let's see. It's medium. Maybe 40 or 50 inches is good. Not too small, not too big.

All right. I have a 50-inch model. It's a new model. You will love it. Good quality, smart features, and the price is fair.

Yes, that sounds perfect. Remember, I don't need the biggest TV. I need the right TV.

You're a wise customer. Most people want biggest, but you know what you need.

Exactly. Sometimes less is more. I know that.

All right then, sir. Let's take this 50-inch TV. But are you sure your dog won't want the bigger one?

If my dog starts watching TV, I'll come back. I promise.

College PressureHey, son. You look serious. What's on your mind?

Dad, I feel lost. School ends soon and everyone keeps asking me: What will you study? What's your future? What will you do? But I don't know. I feel so much pressure. I don't know what to do.

I see. That's not easy. What careers do people suggest?

Some say medicine, others say engineering. My friends say business or law. But I don't feel sure about any of them. What if I choose wrong? What if I disappoint you? I don't want you to be disappointed in me.

Son, listen. First, you will never let me down. Don't worry. Your future is important, but it is your future, not mine, not your teachers, not your friends.

But time is running. Everyone seems to know what they want and I, I don't.

It's okay not to know. Life is not a race. If you are not sure, it's better to take your time than to choose something you don't love.

But what if I waste time? What if people think I'm lazy?

Taking time to know yourself is not wasting time. Of course not. It's building your path. And son, no matter what you decide: doctor, artist, engineer, or something new, I will support you always.

Really, Dad? Even if I don't choose right now?

Yes. Let me tell you something. You don't need all the answers today. You just need courage to keep learning step by step. The right choice will come when you are ready. Remember that.

Thanks, Dad. I think I feel better now. You are the best.

Good. Remember, the most important thing is not the career, but the person you become.

I'll remember that. Thank you, Dad. I love you.

Meeting at a PartyHi there. I don't think we've met before. I'm Daniel.

Oh, hi Daniel. Nice to meet you. I'm Laura.

Laura, that's a beautiful name. So, do you come to many parties like this?

Not really. I'm more of a stay at home and read a book kind of person. But tonight, my friend invited me. So, here I am.

Wow. Then I'm lucky. If you didn't come, I wouldn't have the chance to meet you.

You're smooth, huh? Do you always talk like that?

Only when I meet someone interesting, and you look very interesting.

Well, thank you. So, tell me Daniel, what do you do when you're not at parties making compliments?

Good question. I work in an office, but honestly, my real passion is cooking. I love making pasta. I can also cook lasagna and many other things.

Really, I love pasta. Maybe one day you can cook for me.

Oh, that sounds like an invitation. I'd be happy to, but only if you promise to bring dessert. What do you say?

Deal. I make amazing chocolate cake, believe me.

Then it's perfect. Pasta and cake. It's like destiny.

You are funny. I like that. I mean, you seem to be a funny guy.

Thanks. Hey, do you use Instagram? Maybe we can share contacts. I think everyone has it nowadays.

Here's my phone. Add yourself.

Got it. And maybe we can go out next week. I mean, not to a party. Maybe something more quiet, right?

I'd like that. I like quiet places. Maybe coffee.

Coffee sounds perfect. I love coffee. It's a date then.

Okay, Daniel, don't forget the pasta promise.

Never. Pasta, cake, and maybe a little more.

I don't think so, but we'll see.