M: I think the business meeting will start at 9:30.
W: Ok, We still have half an hour to get there.
M: I think the business meeting will start at 9:30.
W: Ok, We still have half an hour to get there.
C It looked like a typical business meeting. Six men, neatly dressed in white shirts and ties, filed into the boardroom of a small Jakarta company and sat down at a long table. But instead of consulting files or hearing reports, they closed their eyes and began to meditate, consulting the spirits of ancient Javanese kings. Mysticism touches almost every aspect of life in Indonesia and business is no exception. One of the meditators said his weekly meditation sessions are aimed mainly at bringing the peace of mind that makes for good decision-making. But the insight gained from mystic communication with spirits of wise kings has also helped boost the profits of his five companies. Mysticism and profits have come together since the 13th century introduction of Islam to Indonesia by Indian Moslem merchants. Those devout traders, called “Wali Ullah” or “those close to God,” energetically spread both trade and religion by adapting their appeals to the native my
A. Mysticism.
B. Religion.
C. Meditation.
D. Investment.
M: I’m a little tired, so I think I’ll go to the student lounge and listen to a little music. Would you go with me
W: I’d love to. But I have to go to the library to look at a book on reserve.
M: I think I can check out as many books as possible with the student card.
W: But not the reference books.
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M: I think I can check out as many books as possible with the student card.
W: But not the reference books.
W: What do you plan to order
M: I think I’ll just have a salad and a cup of tea.
W: Is that all
M: Yes, I’m on a diet, my doctor told me that I should lose some weight because I’m too heavy--and that’s not healthy.
W: How do you feel
M: I feel fine, in fact, I’ve never felt better. Besides, some of my old clothes would fit me if I lost about 40 pounds.
W: How long will that take you
M: Well, I’ve just started my diet, so it may take me 6 months to get down to my proper weight.
W: Do you plan to eat nothing but salads for 6 months
M: No, I’ll be able to eat fruit and certain meats and milk products, but most important, I should never eat anything between meals and I should not eat anything containing sugar.
W: Then you probably won’t want to try the delicious cookies they serve here.
M: Now that you mention it, I may have 2 or 3, I usually have 5
A. At the woman’s house.
B. On the street.
C. At a restaurant.
M: I paid 10 dollars for two books. I think they are too expensive.
W: Expensive I paid 15 dollars for the same two books a few days ago.
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