Day 154: Breaking a Bad Habit
Outside their office in Novosibirsk, Oleg makes an announcement to his friend Vadim.
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- Read the situation under the title.
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Dialogue
Audio for this lesson is coming soon. For now, read the dialogue and its translation.
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A
Всё, Вадим, с сегодняшнего дня я больше не курю.
That's it, Vadim, from today I'm not smoking anymore.
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B
Олег, ты это говоришь уже в пятый раз. Сколько продержишься?
Oleg, this is the fifth time you've said that. How long will you last?
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A
На этот раз серьёзно. По утрам кашляю, как старик.
This time I mean it. Every morning I cough like an old man.
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B
Если бы мне хватало силы воли, я бы тоже давно бросил.
If I had enough willpower, I'd have quit long ago too.
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A
Так давай вместе, на спор! Кто сорвётся, покупает ужин.
Then let's do it together, as a bet! Whoever cracks buys dinner.
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B
Ладно, по рукам! Но, чувствую, ужин покупать будешь ты.
Fine, deal! But I have a feeling you'll be the one buying dinner.
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