[originaltext]W: Oh, Rex, I have been looking for you for hours. Where have you

W: Oh, Rex, I have been looking for you for hours. Where have you been?
M: Hi, Judie. I went shopping with my friend. What’s up?
W: I have this great job lined up to manage the book store at the mall,
M: Fantastic! You know what, I’ve applied for that position, too. But I was rejected. You’re so lucky. So what’s the problem?
W: Well, one of the professors in my department just told me about a winter internship program that’s available. He thinks I might be able to intern in the office of the IBM branch here in town.
M: That sounds like a great opportunity too. What are you waiting for? Why not take advantage of it?
W: I’d love to, especially as I’m studying computer science. It would be a great way to get some practical experience in my field.
M: And you never know, it might lead to something with them after graduation. They are one of the biggest companies in the world. IBM! That’s my dream company!
W: You’re right. But the drawback is I wouldn’t be making nearly as much money as I would be working in the book store, not to mention the discount I could get on books there.
M: Forget about the money! We’re talking about your future here.
W: Yes, I know. But...
M: How much is the internship paid?
W: They pay their internship about ＄ 600 for the whole winter holiday and give free room and board for the holiday.
M: Well, if I were you, I would take the internship anyway. You could always get a job during the school year next year to make a few extra bucks.