A bank in Kobe, Japan, sparks confusion and discussion because of its name.

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刘娜: Yuko, did you see the news recently? There’s a bank in Kobe, Japan called 'Chugoku Bank,' and many Chinese tourists are misunderstanding it.
优子: Yes, I’ve seen that bank in Japan. I think Chinese people could easily get confused.
刘娜: Exactly, tourists think it’s a Chinese bank and expect the staff to speak Chinese. But when they go in, they find everyone speaks Japanese, which really surprises them.
优子: I’ve heard about that too. Later, the bank put up signs in Chinese inside, explaining that this is a Japanese bank and has no connection to China.
刘娜: Right, but some people online still think the name is misleading and seems to be using the reputation of the Bank of China.
优子: Actually, in Japan, 'Chugoku' refers to a region in Japan, not the country China. The bank probably didn’t expect the name would cause so many issues.
刘娜: That’s true. This shows we need more communication and understanding between different cultures. The same words can mean different things in different places.
优子: Yes, that’s why when we learn a language, we should also learn about the culture, so we can avoid misunderstandings.
刘娜: Well said. Your Chinese is sounding more natural, and you’re really understanding Chinese culture better!

小刚 and 小宝 talk about the meaning of fighting for honor for the national football team.

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小宝: Brother, what is an 'honor match'? Why does everyone say the national team is so sad?
小刚: 'Honor match' means that even if the team can’t win any prize, the players still have to try hard—not to disappoint everyone and to protect their honor.
小宝: Did the national team lose?
小刚: They didn’t make it to the World Cup this time, so everyone is very sad. There’s a veteran player named 王大雷 who said he’s been on the national team for twenty years and feels like he has never really succeeded.
小宝: Will he cry?
小刚: He kind of wants to cry, but he said he wants to pass on the spirit of unity to the younger players. Everyone hopes to win the last match to make the fans happy.

David asks for leave from 赵强 due to feeling unwell. 赵强 expresses concern and explains the leave process and the basic attitude towards work.

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大卫: Manager Zhao, I have a bit of a fever this morning and may not be able to come to the office.
赵强: Your health comes first. Go see a doctor and get some rest.
大卫: Thank you. I’d like to take a day off.
赵强: For leave, you need to send an email explaining the reason and copy HR.
大卫: Okay, I’ll handle it right away.
赵强: In the future, if you are late or need leave, notify in advance instead of informing at the last minute.
大卫: Understood, I’ll pay attention from now on.
赵强: Get well soon. There are still tasks waiting for you when you return.

刘娜 asks 小潘 which historical period of China he likes the most. 小潘 expresses his interest in the Tang Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period.

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刘娜: 小潘, which historical period of China do you like most?
小潘: I like the Tang Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period the most.
刘娜: Why do you like the Tang Dynasty?
小潘: The Tang Dynasty is very interesting. There were many poets, and many foreigners came to China for cultural exchange.
刘娜: Yes, the Tang Dynasty was indeed very open. What about the Three Kingdoms period?
小潘: The stories from the Three Kingdoms period are fascinating. I especially enjoy reading the book 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms'.
刘娜: Who is your favorite character from the Three Kingdoms?
小潘: I like 诸葛亮 the most. He was very intelligent and wise.
刘娜: Yes, he’s a favorite for many people.
小潘: Yes, I think through these stories, I can better understand Chinese culture.

Xiao Gang tells Xiao Bao about a news story in Nanjing where an office building decided not to use central air conditioning in summer.

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小刚: Xiao Bao, in Nanjing, there's a building where people voted not to turn on the central air conditioning in the summer. What do you think?
小宝: Summer is so hot! Won’t it be uncomfortable without air conditioning?
小刚: Yeah, but many people thought the air conditioning was too expensive, and some rooms were empty, so most people voted not to turn it on.
小宝: Then what about the people who feel hot?
小刚: They can buy fans or install small air conditioners themselves to stay cool.
小宝: Oh, I see. It's kind of interesting that everyone made the decision together!

刘娜 asks 小潘 about his experience studying in China. 小潘 shares his learning and life experiences.

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刘娜: 小潘, you've been studying in China for a while now. How does it feel?
小潘: It was a bit uncomfortable at first, but now I've gradually adapted.
刘娜: What specifically were you not used to?
小潘: For example, the weather—winters in Beijing are much colder than in my hometown. The food is also quite different.
刘娜: Yes, that's true. Huế is much warmer. How about your studies?
小潘: They're going okay, but some courses are difficult and require more time to read and study.
刘娜: Have you made any new friends?
小潘: Yes, I’ve met some Chinese classmates. They're very kind and help me practice Chinese.
刘娜: That’s great! Having friends around makes things more comfortable.
小潘: Yes, I feel life here is getting better and better.