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F: Star Restaurant. What can I do for you?
M: I want to book a table for 8 on Friday evening.
F: I am sorry, the tables for 8 are ail reserved. But we have two tables for 10 left.
M: OK, no problem.
F: Can I have your name, please?
M: Anderson.
F: OK, Mr Anderson. Your table is No. 14. But you must be here before 6: 30.

F: Did you see the house for sale at the comer of our street?
M: Yes, it has been for sale for a couple of months. At first it was $170,000.
F: Really? But now it is $160,000.
M: I know the owner bought it at a much higher price, $ 200,000.
F: Then why did he sell it at a lower price?
M: I was told that the owner wanted to move to another state.