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"Cat People and Dog People" 

(Peter and Ken are talking about pet animals)

Peter:  So, I bought a new aquarium.

Ken:    Oh yeah. how big is it?

Peter:  (Gesturing with his hands) I think it can hold up to 20 liters of water or something.

Ken:    How much was that?

Peter:  It was valued at 5000NT. I paid 2000 NT.

Ken:    I had a goldfish when I was a kid but it died.

Peter:  Did you take care of it?

Ken:    I think I took too much care of it.

Peter:  What do you mean?

Ken:    I gave it too much food.

Peter:  Ah yes. You must be careful feeding fish.

Ken:    I'd like to have an aquarium again, though.

Peter:  (Nodding his head) Mmm. I find it very soothing to come home and watch my fish swim around.

Ken:    Where did you buy it?

Peter:  Oh. Just some local pet shop near my house.

VOCABULARY

liter (n.)

Could you buy a liter of milk at the store, please?

value (n.)

It has gone down in value.

soothing (adj.)

I want to take a soothing hot bath.

FAST PHRASE

up to sth

The room can seat up to 100 persons.