Sam: Hello. Im Samuel Smith. It is a pleasure to meet you.

Natasha: Nice to meet you. Natasha Ivanovna.

Sam: So, what do you do, Natasha?

Natasha: I am an architect. My company is planning a new sports arena.

Sam: Really? Which company do you work for?

Natasha: It's called Modern Structures. And what do you do?

Sam: I am a manager.

Natasha: Do you live here in London?

Sam: No. I am an American. I am from New York. Where are you from?

Natasha: I am from Russia, but I live in Germany.

Sam: What part of Germany?

Natasha: Near Hamburg, in the north.

Sam: Is that a large city?

Natasha: Yes, almost two million people. It's a very beautiful city. How many people live in New York?

Sam: It is larger than Hamburg. It has about eight million people. [phone rings] Oh, please excuse me. I need to take this call.

Natasha: Of course.