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Danny: Hey Nona. What happened to you?
Nona: I just had an argument with my mom. She always tries to make decision for me without consulting me -- she has a finger in every pie. Now I really want to move out.
Danny: Maybe this will change your mind. According to a news report I read in the China Post, teenagers between the ages of 13 and 24 think that spending time with their family is the best activity for them.
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Dain: What's new?
Nana: Do you know two dogs called Lucky and Flo? They were recently awarded medals by the Malaysia government, according to a report I read in the China Post.
Dain: They awarded medals to two dogs? Why?
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Dan: Is the air conditioner broken?
Nona: Yep. I already called the maintenance department. They'll be here in no time.
Dan: If I keep sweating like this, I will dehydrate!
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Daniel: The blazing heat is killing me.
Nina: You're telling me. Do you know that the sea ice in Arctic recently shrunk to a record low due to the climate change?
Daniel: Really? That's so terrible. If the global warming keeps getting worse, the world come to bad end.
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Luis: You know what? According to a news report I read in the China Post, Microsoft is going to cut down its Xbox 360's price by US$50 to compete with Sony's PS3 and Nintendo's Wii. It will cost only US$349 per console.
Faye: That doesn't sound bad. But I remember you told me that you will prepare for graduate school this year?
Luis: Yes, I did. However, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. I promise I'll only play it when I'm done with my studying.
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Lewis: Do you want some peanut butter sandwiches?
Fay: Thanks. But I'm allergic to foods such as peanuts, milk and eggs.
Lewis: That's a shame. Then there are a lot of foods you can't eat.
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Faith: Louis! Don't text with your mobile while driving. It's too dangerous.
Louis: You're telling me. I'll still pay attention to my driving job. It's no big deal.
Faith: According to a news report I read in the China Post, 91 percent of Americans believe texting while driving is as dangerous as driving after having a couple of drinks. Trust me. You'll be too distracted to concentrate on driving!
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Seb: The test is way to hard. How could the professor treat us like this?
Miah: Don't find excuses for your laziness!
Seb: I can't really memorize things. I think I'm getting old.
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Bastian: Look out for that car!
Maiya: Phew! How could he run the red light like that?
Bastian: Maybe he's driving under the influence.
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Sebastian: Do you know what? Last night I ran into a police check at a pub. The police yelled at some customers and made me feel so scared.
Maya: Hmm. The situation would be much better if you were in Thailand.
Sebastian: Why?
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Tasha: What happened to your arms?
Zak: I must have played too much Wii. I bet my friend that I would be able to beat this new game before the end of the week. I've palyed for 12 straight hours. Now I'm so tired that I can't lift my arms! I want to take a break, but I can't because I have to beat the clock.
Tasha: You have "DOMS," I think.
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Issac: You look so depressed. What happened?
Natalia: My boss is so hard on me. I usually have to beat my brains out just to complete the task he assigns me.
Issac: Why not go get some exercise? That should help you to relieve some pressure.
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Isaac: What's that?
Natalie: Say hello to my new panda purse! It's so cute, isn't?
Isaac: You're really a panda fan, aren't you? Oh, that remind me: According to a story I read in the China Post, a research center in Chengdu is going to introduce a special panda-themed souvenir before the 2008 Olympics.
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Ned: I'm going to Taipei 101's observatory with my friend later. Do you want to come with me?
Zea: I'm sorry. I have to attend a meeting later. By the way, did you know that Taipei 101 is no longer the world's tallest building?
Ned: What do you mean?
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Eddie: Gas prices have been soaring recently. At this rate, anyone who needs to drive a car to get to work every day is really going to be in a bind.
Zoya: That's right. Luckily, there will be "hydrogen fuel cells" in the near future.
Eddie: What is a "hydrogen fuel cell"? I've never heard of that.
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Ed: Do you know about the upcoming Perseid meteor shower?
Zoey: No. Tell me more about it.
Ed: The annual meteor shower will be visible in mid-August. It's expected that there will be dozens of shooting starts every hour! Do you want to come with me to check it out?
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Edgar: How come you're drinking Coke? Didn't you tell me that you wanted to lose weight?
Zoe: Easy. This is Diet Coke, which allows me to drink what I want and still keep fit. It's like killing two birds with one stone!
Edgar: Just don't drink too much soda. According to a news report I read in the China Post, drinking more than one soda a day may result in metabolic problems -- even if it's sugar-free.
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Pierre: Do you know "Lewis Gordon Pugh?"
Danna: Who is he?
Pierre: He's British swimmer who recently swam in the sea at the North Pole. Astonishingly, he only wore swimming briefs in a bid to highlight the impact of climate change! The temperature in water is minus 1.8 degrees Celsius!
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Deanna: Hey Pierce! Why are you eating instant ramen?
Pierce: Because I'm in the market for Wii ! Besides, PlayStation3 is awesome, but I can't afford 600 bucks for it, seriously.
Deanna: I bet you'll love to know this. According to a news report I read in the China Post, Sony plans to phase out a US$499 model of PlayStation3 console to compete with Wii and Xbox360!
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Pedro: Yum, yum. These "baozi" are so delicious!
Dena: Did you just say "baozi"? I believe you'll want to know this: according to a story I read in the China Post, some vendors in Beijing use chopped cardboard as the stuffing in their baozi! They use an industrial chemical to soften the cardboard, mix it with fatty pork, and season it.
Pedro: That's terrible! These people shouldn't be so selfish, even if this is an easy way to make a lot of money.
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