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M: We still have one more day to go before we return home. What do you want to see tomorrow?
W: No idea. We’ve enjoyed both the natural scenery and the city sights. What else is there to see?
M: How about a factory tour?
W: You mean visit a factory?
M: Yes. I heard there’s a large car company nearby that is open to the public every weekend. We can go there to see how a car is made and learn more about the car industry.
W: Good idea! I’ve always been interested in that. How much is the entrance fee?
M: I’m not sure, but as far as I know, most factory tours are free. They are sponsored by the car company providing the tour.
W: Really? What do the companies do that for?
M: I believe most of them think of it as good public relations. They can promote their products and make their company better known.
W: Oh, I see. So, factory tours are good for companies as well as visitors.
M: Exactly.
W: Do we need to make an appointment in advance?
M: I’ll call the tourist information center to check.
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M: Excuse me. How much is this suit?
W: It’s on sale today for $750. It’s normally $900.
M: Wow, that is pretty expensive! I was thinking that it might be four or five hundred.
W: This material is imported from Italy. It’s the finest in the world, and if you bought a suit made of this material at many department stores, you would pay about two thousand dollars.
M: Uh-huh… but isn’t that the point of coming to a market like this, to get a discount compared to the expensive department stores? Besides, I saw a suit just like this one a few stalls down, and they were selling it for $600. I still thought that was too expensive.
W: It’s possible that the suit you saw was the same color as this one but made of a different material. Unfortunately, our prices are final, and we think they’re the lowest anywhere in the city.
M: Could I try it on first?
W: Of course, sir. The dressing room is down there to your left.
M: Yes, I see it. Could I also take a tie to try on? I’m not actually looking to buy one, but I do want to see how the suit looks on me if I wear a tie.
W: No problem. I’ll have my assistant bring you a few ties that we give our customers for this exact purpose.
M: Great. I’ll be back in a minute… So, how do I look?
W: You look very handsome, sir. This suit is made for you!
M: Thank you. I like it very much. It fits perfectly, and the style will never go out of fashion. The only thing is that I still think it is a bit too expensive. Couldn’t you lower the price by just a little?
W: I’m not the owner of the shop, sir. Otherwise, I might be able to reduce the price.
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Good evening to you, and a good evening it is! In fact, it’s absolutely beautiful outside. Of course, it’s all due to the winds of March! Yes, if you were outside around 2:00 p.m., you were probably blown right off your feet. We had wind this afternoon that was blowing at 50 mph! You could see large umbrellas from food carts rolling down the sidewalks — a few of them blew right into traffic and caused a few accidents. Fortunately, though, the wind died down to a more reasonable 15 mph by 4:30 p.m.
Now, the forecast for tonight is for the temperature to stay around 60 degrees Fahrenheit with a light breeze — just enough for a light sweater. It should be a clear night, great for all you astronomers and star gazers. Enjoy it while you can because the clouds will begin to roll in again tomorrow, and they will be staying for a while.
Yes, for the next three days, you can expect clouds, the daytime temperature to drop to around 50, and a 90 percent chance of light rain on and off throughout the day. The temperature at night will be about 36-40 degrees, so you should expect some frost in the early mornings. Well, that’s all. Go out there and enjoy a lovely, warm, star-filled evening tonight. Tomorrow, take your raincoat and umbrella as you head out the door!
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