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When did you start learning German at the language center?

Hello, this is the history department. How can I help you?

Hi, I'm trying to reach Professor Simon, but he doesn't seem to be in his office.

Professor Simon is in a meeting. Can I take a message?

Yes, this is Amber Romero. I'm in his Asian history course. I won't be able to go to class tomorrow because I have a fever.

Okay, Amber. I'll let him know when and he's out of the meeting.

Thank you very much. Question.

What will the man tell the professor?

Gosh, that midterm exam was more difficult than I expected.

I never expected a biology major to come here. Aren't you supposed to be studying fish somewhere else, like an aquarium? I go there all the time, but today I'm here to collect data for an assignment by looking at fish sold at stands. Exactly. I want to know what fish are caught and sold in this area. For example, what percentage is caught in the ocean, in local rivers, or from fish farms? Question, where are the speakers.

Hey, Anne. Hey, Mark. I was thinking maybe we could work together for the final exams. You know, why go it alone when your best friends are right here?

Okay with me. How about splitting the test book up into three parts? We can each make notes on one part.

But there are eight sections. How are we going to split those in three?

We could try to find a fourth person and take charge of two chapters each.

I think we three work well together. And having a fourth person I disturb the group harmony.

I suppose you're right. Look, chapter 1 is introduction to finance. We can skip that.

Sure. It contains pretty basic stuff. Then chapters 2 and three seem to form a neat topic area together. I'll prepare notes on those.

The next two chapters are on analysis. If you can take those, an I can cover the remaining three chapters about stocks and bonds.

Are you sure? That seems a lot for one person. No problem. I wrote a report on the stock market so I can have the notes done in a few days.

Okay, we're ready to go. Let's get to it.

For our film class this week, instead of the usual black and white classics, I asked you to watch the Indian movie RR that came out a few years ago. So, what are your thoughts, John?

Well, it might be a modern movie, but it was still set in the past. Actually, it taught me a lot about India in the 1920s. I know the plot and characters were all made up, but I still learned something about India's struggle for independence.

In fact, It's based on two real people, both famous revolutionaries. However, there are no records of them meeting each other, so the plot is fictional, but not the two main characters. It imagines what would have happened if they'd ever met and become friends. Daphne, I'm not sure the movie taught me anything. First of all, it was too violent. Were all those fight scenes really necessary? Secondly, the women seemed to be totally unimportant. Yes, it was very much a film about men with very weak roles for the women. There was a lot of action in the film, but that was hardly avoidable due to the subject matter. All in all, I think it had a powerful story. Well told, and I love those Indian touches. Hollywood would never make an action film with singing and dancing.

Well, that's not surprising. It was made for an Indian audience. And while I suppose it should be praised for bringing Bollywood style movies to a wider audience. For me, the songs and dances were totally out of place. I couldn't take them seriously.

You said earlier that the movie wasn't informative. Could you say more about that?

I think RR oversimplified the real situation. The Indians were portrayed as heroes and the British rulers as villains. The truth is that the relationship between the British Empire and its Indian subjects was way more complicated than the movie shows. But the movie's been hugely successful outside of India. It's made over 14 million US in North America and been praised by some of Hollywood's biggest actors and directors. Why do you think that is?

Well, it's visually stunning and the action sequences are amazing, and the underlying story of the fight between good and evil is universal.

I have to admit that the costumes and photography were beautiful, but didn't you think it was way too long at over 3 hours.

Honestly, no. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time.

Very interesting. So, what did the rest of you think?

Hi Jane, this is Andrew. I've mapped out the racecourse and emailed it to you. There's just one thing I want to discuss. Right now, there's only one refreshment station, which is along the curved part of the road by the lake. I'm wondering if we should set up another station, perhaps just before the finish line. I understand that the raceourse is only 5 km, but about 10% of the participants have opted for the half marathon. They'll be running four laps rather than just one. These runners will really appreciate more supplies of snacks and beverages. Please let me know what you think. Thanks.

For our film class this week, instead of the usual black and white classics, I asked you to watch the Indian movie RR that came out a few years ago. So, what are your thoughts, John?

Well, it might be a modern movie, but it was still set in the past. Actually, it taught me a lot about India in the 1920s. I know the plot and characters were all made up, but I still learned something about India's struggle for independence.

In fact, It's based on two real people, both famous revolutionaries. However, there are no records of them meeting each other, so the plot is fictional, but not the two main characters. It imagines what would have happened if they'd ever met and become friends. Daphne, I'm not sure the movie taught me anything. First of all, it was too violent. Were all those fight scenes really necessary? Secondly, the women seemed to be totally unimportant. Yes, it was very much a film about men with very weak roles for the women. There was a lot of action in the film, but that was hardly avoidable due to the subject matter. All in all, I think it had a powerful story. Well told, and I love those Indian touches. Hollywood would never make an action film with singing and dancing.

Well, that's not surprising. It was made for an Indian audience. And while I suppose it should be praised for bringing Bollywood style movies to a wider audience. For me, the songs and dances were totally out of place. I couldn't take them seriously.

You said earlier that the movie wasn't informative. Could you say more about that?

I think RR oversimplified the real situation. The Indians were portrayed as heroes and the British rulers as villains. The truth is that the relationship between the British Empire and its Indian subjects was way more complicated than the movie shows. But the movie's been hugely successful outside of India. It's made over 14 million US in North America and been praised by some of Hollywood's biggest actors and directors. Why do you think that is?

Well, it's visually stunning and the action sequences are amazing, and the underlying story of the fight between good and evil is universal.

I have to admit that the costumes and photography were beautiful, but didn't you think it was way too long at over 3 hours.

Honestly, no. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time.

Very interesting. So, what did the rest of you think?