W: Hello, community members. I'm Lena Smith, the leader of the Public Relations Team at the San Diego Art Museum. I'm excited to announce that our art museum will offer a free admissions event during next week. Our museum has been loved by the community for 50 years, so we're excited to give back to our loyal supporters and welcome new visitors. This event is a great chance for you to explore our extensive collections of famous artworks free of charge. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity and spread the word to your family and friends.

W: Hey, who are you talking to? M: Hi, Jenny. I'm just talking to my plant. W: Seriously? I've never heard of doing that. M: You know what's interesting? Speaking to your plants can actually help them grow better. W: No way! How so? M: When we talk, we breathe out carbon dioxide, and plants love it. It's essential for their growth. W: That makes sense. M: And guess what? The vibrations from our voices when we talk can promote plant growth too. W: That's pretty cool! M: Yeah. We can help our plants grow better by talking to them. W: I see. I might just say ‘hi' to my plants and see how they like it.

M: Welcome back to our channel, Wellness Wisdom! Are you in the habit of eating fruit after your meals? Then this video is a must-watch for you. Fruit is packed with essential nutrients such as vitamins and minerals, but eating them immediately after a meal might lead to digestive issues. Fruit usually digests faster than other types of foods. So, when you have fruit right after a meal, the fruit may not digest fast because other foods stay in the stomach. This increases the pressure on the digestive system and may result in a stomachache and discomfort. Remember, choosing fruit as dessert may get your digestive system in trouble. Stay healthy, stay informed.

M: Hello, Cindy. What are you looking at on your phone? W: Hi, Tom. This is my own space in the metaverse. M: Wow, it's amazing. Oh, there's a heart-shaped door in your house. That's unique. W: Yes. I can enter my home through the door like a real house. M: Fantastic! Is it possible to ride the bicycle next to the tree? W: Of course. We can do everything in virtual reality. M: Awesome. I love the two dogs looking at each other. W: Yeah, they make my place so lovely. M: I agree. I also like that striped-patterned mat on the ground. W: Thanks. M: Oh, there's a girl sitting on the bench. She looks a lot like you. W: Yes, she's my avatar in the metaverse. M: That's so cool. I also want to design my own space like yours.

M: Hey, Sarah, the school's sports day is just a week away. Let's go over our plan for the event. W: Definitely, Alex. We're doing relays, a tug-of-war, and soccer, right? M: Yes. I'll manage the equipment, including whistles and the ropes. W: Thanks. Can you also check our stock for soccer balls? M: Sure. I'll look into it. And, Sarah, I think we need some volunteers to assist with the event as staff. W: I already recruited some from the school's sports clubs. M: Perfect. I think we should make sure they know the basic rules of the games. W: I agree. Let's have a meeting with the volunteers tomorrow. I'll give them a phone call about the meeting. M: Good idea. Then, I'll make the handout for the games' rules. W: Deal. Let's make this sports day a success!

W: Welcome to Mobile Phone Oasis. How may I help you? M: Hi, I'd like to get a new phone case. W: Okay. What's your phone model? M: It's a Quantum Plus. Do you have any recommendations? W: For your model, we have this silicone case and this leather wallet case. The silicone one is 20 dollars and the leather one is 30 dollars. M: Hmm, I'll go with the silicone case. W: Great choice. Is there anything else you need? M: I'd like to change the protective film on my phone. W: Certainly. I'd recommend this clear film. It's slim and durable. M: Fantastic. How much is it? W: It's originally 10 dollars, but it's 20 percent off now. M: That's cool. I'll take it as well. Here's my credit card.

M: Hi, Clara. Everybody says that the science camp was a success. W: Yes. I'm glad the science camp ended well. M: Me too. By the way, did you take a picture to submit for the landscape photography competition? It's due today. W: Unfortunately, I couldn't take a picture. M: Oh, no! I thought the weather was perfect to take a picture last week. W: Yeah. The weather was really nice. M: Then what was the problem? Was your camera broken again? W: No, there was nothing wrong with my camera. M: Did you not feel well enough to go out? W: No, I was fine. M: Then why couldn't you take a picture? W: Actually, I searched for some places with beautiful scenery, but I couldn't find the right place to take a picture of. M: Sorry to hear that. I hope you'll have a better chance next time.

M: Hi, Alysa. What are you looking at? W: I'm looking at a website for a poetry reading event. M: Sounds interesting. Tell me more about it. W: It's called "Poetry Magic." Many poets will be on stage for a reading. The famous poet, Sarah Mitchell, will be there too. M: That's awesome! When will it be? W: It'll be held at 7 p.m. on September 14th. M: Oh, that's next Saturday. I'm available then. Where's it taking place? W: At the Bohemian Arts Center downtown. It's the best place for raising the love of poetry. M: So how can I sign up? W: You can just click the link here and fill this form out. M: Good, that's easy. I'll be there to enjoy the beautiful poetry

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M: Honey, what are you doing now? W: I'm looking for a white noise machine. The machine plays white noise to help people relax and fall asleep quickly. M: That's what we need. Shall we choose one together? W: Okay, how much of the budget can we use? M: 40 dollars or less would be appropriate. How many tracks should the white noise machine play? W: I think we'd better choose a model with more than 10 white noise tracks. How about color? M: I want to put it next to our bed, so I think white would look better than black. W: I agree. Look at this model. It has an alarm function. M: Great. It'll be useful for us. W: Let's order this model.

W: Honey, you know we often buy from the Best & Cost Online Shopping Mall, so how about getting a membership to it? M: Sounds good, but there is a five-dollar membership fee every month. Is it worth it? W: Absolutely. The membership comes with free delivery and discounts. We could actually save more money than the membership fee we pay. M:

M: Cathy, this cafe offers a discount when a customer brings their own tumbler for drinks. So, I brought mine. W: Oh, that's a great idea. It'll help reduce the use of paper and plastic cups. M: Yeah, it's a small step but can make a big difference. Would you like to join in as well? W:

W: Dad, can you go shopping with me now? M: Sure, I can. But why, Allie? W: I need to buy a white shirt today. M: What do you need it for? W: It's for the dance performance at the school festival next Friday. M: I see. But, wouldn't it be more convenient to order it online? W: Actually, I ordered a white shirt online a few days ago, but it hasn't been delivered yet. M: Sometimes that happens. There's still over a week left until the festival day, though. W: Right, but all of us decided to wear white shirts, even for rehearsals. M: When do you start your rehearsals? W: The first rehearsal is tomorrow. I'd like to be perfectly prepared for it. M:

M: Hey, Jessica. How's the preparation for your business trip to Singapore going? W: It's going well. All the important documents are ready, and I'm packing things for the trip. M: Glad to hear that. W: Yeah, but I have a problem. M: Oh, what is it? W: You remember Tory, my five-month-old puppy? I need to find someone to look after him while I'm away. M: Why don't you leave him at your parents' house? W: My mother is allergic to pet fur, so I don't think they can take care of him. M: Ah, got it. Have you considered a pet hotel? W: Yes, I have. But I'm not sure about leaving Tory in those places at such a young age. M: Hmm, fair point. You know what? I could give a hand if you're okay with it. Coco, my dog, will welcome a new friend. W:

M: David and Emily are members of the school musical club. The club has been preparing their creative musical performance for a month. This time, David takes a role as the stage director, and Emily as the sound director. Today, David and Emily are checking the music that will be used for the performance. After listening to the music, David thinks that the background music for the last scene is not suitable. So, David wants to ask Emily to find other music that goes better with the scene. In this situation, what would David most likely say to Emily?

W: Hello, students. Nowadays, some desserts are very popular and well-known worldwide. Today, we'll learn about where and when those desserts might have originated. First, scones are said to have come from Scotland in the early 1500s. Some historians assume that it was named after the Stone of Scone, on which the kings of Scotland sat while being crowned. Secondly, gelato is thought to have been invented in Italy in the 16th century. Historians aren't sure who invented it, but it's generally believed that an Italian architect, Bernardo Buontalenti, created a form of the modern-day gelato. Thirdly, the first marshmallows are said to have been produced in Egypt around 2000 BC. Marshmallows were offered only to the ancient Egyptian gods and pharaohs as a candy or dessert. Lastly, cinnamon rolls might have originated in Sweden in the 17th century. It's believed that cinnamon spice started arriving in Sweden through trade routes and was later used in rolls and desserts. Now, I'd like you to search for more details of these desserts.