W: Yeah. But I've received a lot of help from my colleagues.

M: I know you're a capable person. The others couldn't have helped yomuch. They had their own work to do.

W: Thank yofor saying that. But I don't always do a good job. I've been thinking that yomust still be upset with me for the wrong figures I gave yothe day before yesterday.

M: Take it easy. Everyone makes mistakes. However, be more careful next time. Yohave a bright future ahead of you.

W: Thank yoso much for your encouragement, Mr. Chandler. I will do my best.

Text 7

M: Where to, Miss?

W: Diamond Hotel on Beach Street. How much do yothink the fare will be?

M: Well, about three dollars. I can't tell exactly, but whatever it is, it’ll show on the meter.

W: I took a taxi yesterday from the train station to Diamond Hotel, and the driver charged me six dollars.

M: I wouldn't say that, miss. Any taxi driver would lose his license if he got caught doing a thing like that.

W: I didn't know that.

M: Now yoknow. Are yonew in this city?

W: Yes. I'll probably stay here for two weeks.

M: In that case, yocan try to call a taxi company to send yoa taxi next time when yoneed one. That'll certainly make yofeel safer.... Here yoare, Diamond Hotel.

W: Thank yofor the advice. How much is it?

M: Two dollars and ninety-eight cents.

W: Here is three dollars. Keep the change please.

Text 8

M: Last year, I took up the hobby of birding or bird watching after my friend took me out to observe some birds out near the lake. Basically, birding involves observing birds in their natural habitat. Actually, yodon't need to leave your backyard to observe many birds. The best seasons to watch birds are in the spring and fall as they migrate from north to south in many areas. I usually go out with my telescope and a guidebook in the mornings because most birds are very active in finding food at that time. Yoalso have to know where to look to see them and how to recognize their bird calls. Because I'm new to birding, I use my bird guidebook to look up certain kinds of birds. Yohave to look carefully at their feathers, the way they behave and move, and their size to recognize many birds because some look very similar. Also, take note of the time of year yosee birds because this information might tell yomore about their breeding area and migration routes. Besides looking at birds, I like the activity because it gives me a chance to exercise as I travel to different places, and it allows me to relax my mind in the great outdoors.