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train_1183
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#Person1#: The portions here are man sized. We usually end up taking half of the meal home with us.
#Person2#: Everything looks so good. Is there anything in particular that you recommend?
#Person1#: Hey, sis. You know me, if I don't like everything on the menu, I don't go back to the restaurant!
#Person2#: So you're saying I can't go wrong with anything I order? In that case. . .
#Person1#: Wait, you love salmon, don't you? They have the best salmon pasta.
#Person2#: That sounds really good! Does it come with a soup?
#Person1#: Soup and bread and salad bar! I'm telling you, these people know how to keep you coming back!
#Person2#: I see what you mean!
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#Person1# likes everything on the menu of a restaurant and recommends salmon pasta with soup, bread, and salad bar to #Person2#.
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restaurant
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train_313
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#Person1#: Could I ask some questions regarding to the social benefits?
#Person2#: Go ahead, please.
#Person1#: How long is my paid vacation every year?
#Person2#: You'll have 10 days paid vacation every year.
#Person1#: What about the insurance and housing policies?
#Person2#: We will provide you with life insurance, health insurance, accident insurance, housing benefits, heating allowance and transportation allowance.
#Person1#: How often is the bonus?
#Person2#: You'll be paid a bonus at the end of every year.
#Person1#: Do I have training opportunities?
#Person2#: We provide our employees with training opportunities at home and abroad.
#Person1#: Well, I don't have any other questions so far. I would like to think for a couple of days before I give you my final answer.
#Person2#: Sure. I will ask Lucy to call you in two days.
#Person1#: Ok, thank you for your time and patience.
#Person2#: You're welcome.
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#Person1# asks #Person2# about the social benefits of #Person1#'s offer. #Person2# tells #Person1# about the paid vacation, insurance and housing policies, the frequency of the bonus, and training opportunities. #Person2#'ll give #Person1# the final answer soon.
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social benefits
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train_900
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#Person1#: Hi, I heard you're looking for a different apartment.
#Person2#: Yeah. The place I'm in now is really terrible.
#Person1#: It was OK when I was there.
#Person2#: The boiler keeps breaking and when it does, we lose the heat for several days at the time.
#Person1#: Why doesn't the owner replace it?
#Person2#: Well, she said it's cheaper to keep fixing it. She is a nice enough person, just sort of stingy in any case. I'm sick of being cold.
#Person1#: Can you get your deposit back if you move?
#Person2#: If I give one-month notice, I can get the whole thing back.
#Person1#: So what kind of place are you looking for?
#Person2#: I think I'll try to get into one of those highrises near the university. There is nothing really special but at least they are new and functional.
#Person1#: I heard those buildings are pretty noisy. The walls are thin and you can hear everything going on in the other apartment.
#Person2#: Oh. That will never do. I need some place quiet to finish my thesis. I guess I'll have to look at some more ads. Maybe new isn't necessarily better.
#Person1#: Why don't you try some of those apartment at Windsor? They're supposed to be nice.
#Person2#: Oh, aren't they awfully expensive?
#Person1#: Not really. You'll he surprised at how reasonable some of them are. The problem with being out there is the bus doesn't run that way.
#Person2#: That definitely won't be a problem. I can afford a car right now. I guess I'd better check a few places here in the city before I make a decision.
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#Person2# complains to #Person1# that the apartment is terrible and #Person2# want s to move into a highrise near the university. But #Person1# tells #Person2# it's pretty noisy and advises #Person2# to try the apartment at Windsor. #Person2# will check a few places before making the decision.
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choose an appartment
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train_1106
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#Person1#: Have you ever been to a school reunion?
#Person2#: Uh yeah, why do you ask? Are you going to one?
#Person1#: I'm organizing one for this summer. I have to make a reservation for a party room at a hotel. Do you know any good places?
#Person2#: Why don't you try the Omni hotel, it often caters banquets or birthday parties but more important my brother works there.
#Person1#: Could I ask you to check with him about the party rooms?
#Person2#: Sure, I can do that. Maybe he can offer you a discount.
#Person1#: Thanks. So what did you think about your school reunion? Was it fun?
#Person2#: I didn't really enjoy mine. I'm not very good at making small talk, but it was nice to see old friends.
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#Person1# will organize a school reunion. #Person2# recommends a hotel where #Person2#'s brother works, so #Person1# requests #Person2# to check with #Person2#'s brother about party rooms.
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a school reunion
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train_1046
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#Person1#: How are the children doing at sport?
#Person2#: I'm very pleased with their performances. Timmy can cover the 100 meters in 12 seconds. That's very fast for a kid his age.
#Person1#: He's not very good at the long jump though, is he?
#Person2#: He's not bad. He can jump a distance of over four meters. I think he just prefers running to jumping. Jimmy's very good at the high jump. He can jump over two meters. Again, that's fine for someone hi
#Person1#: Two meters? That means that the high jump bar is above his head! Are any of them good at long-distance running?
#Person2#: The longest race we run is the 1500 meters. A few of the boys and one girls can do it in less than five minutes.
#Person1#: How are they at swimming?
#Person2#: They're ok. I ask them to swim 500 meters each day. That's 20 lengths of the swimming pool. They're not very fast, but that's ok. I just want them to build their strength up and keep in shape.
#Person1#: Kate is very good at diving from a height of 10 meters.
#Person2#: I'd be afraid to jump from that height!
#Person1#: I think that these kinds haven't learnt to be afraid yet. She started diving from a lower height, but she soon wanted to go higher.
#Person2#: It seems that they really enjoy to go faster, higher and further.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# about the kids' satisfying performance at sports. Timmy can run very fast, Jimmy's good at the high jump, a few of the boys and one girl can run 1500 meters very fast, and Kate's good at diving.
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kids' sport performance
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train_734
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#Person1#: Hello. I am calling about the apartment you advertised.
#Person2#: Yes, what kind of apartment are you interested in?
#Person1#: I am interested in one-bedroom. Do you have any available?
#Person2#: Yes, I have one. When you need it?
#Person1#: Sometime around next week. What can you tell me about this apartment?
#Person2#: Well, It's a one-bedroom apartment. The monthly rent at 650 dollars and a 300 dollars security deposit. You pay electricity only. Gas and water is included. Both the heat and stove are gas. Let me see, what else. . . Oh, you'll be assigned a sheltered parking space at no extra charge. And that's probably it.
#Person1#: Sounds good. May I come over tomorrow to take a look?
#Person2#: Sure. What time would you like to come?
#Person1#: How about 10 am?
#Person2#: Good, May I have your name, please?
#Person1#: My name is Blanca.
#Person2#: Thanks for calling, Blanca. I'll see you tomorrow.
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#Person2# recommends a one-bedroom apartment and introduces some information about the apartment to Blanca. Blanca is satisfied and makes an appointment to take a look.
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apartment hunting
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train_1560
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#Person1#: Hey, you. Can't you be a bit faster? You make the whole group wait for you.
#Person2#: How can you blame it on me? I'm having trouble in operating this kind of machine. It is designed for you right handers.
#Person1#: You always complain about these machines. But you are not the only one using your left hand.
#Person2#: Really? I don't know any others who are the same as me.
#Person1#: To tell you the truth, I'm also left-handed.
#Person2#: You?
#Person1#: Yeah. You should spend some time getting suited to it in advance. Then you can do it quickly.
#Person2#: Is that what you have done?
#Person1#: Yes. In fact, it pays to use both hands.
#Person2#: OK, I will try.
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#Person2#'s left-handed and works slowly. #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s also left-handed and asks #Person2# to get suited to the work in advance instead of complaining about the machines.
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left-handed
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train_221
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#Person1#: Good morning. I'm Mickey Huang, I have an appointment with Mr. wilson.
#Person2#: Is this about the Sales Assistant position?
#Person1#: That's right. My appointment is for 11 o'clock.
#Person2#: Mr. wilson is on the line right now. Please have a seat. He'll be right with you.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: Can I get you something, coffee, tea?
#Person1#: No, I'm fine. Thank you.
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#Person1# will have an appointment with Mr. Wilson about the sales assistant position.
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an appointment
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train_1334
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#Person1#: Excuse me, sir, but are you Mr. Robertson from Australia?
#Person2#: Yes, I am.
#Person1#: How do you do, Mr. Robertson? Welcome to Beijing!
#Person2#: How do you do?
#Person1#: I'm Lily.
#Person2#: Oh, it's great to meet you, Miss Lily.
#Person1#: I'm also glad to meet you. Please come this way. That's our car. Your baggage can go in the boot.
#Person2#: Good.
#Person1#: Is this your first visit to Beijing?
#Person2#: This is my first visit to China. It has been my long-cherished desire to pay a visit to your beautiful country.
#Person1#: You are going to stay in Beijing for...
#Person2#: Five days. And then I have to fly to Xi'an. My wife will be waiting for me in Hong Kong. But on my way to Hong Kong I will visit Guilin first.
#Person1#: That's a wonderful idea. Well, Mr. Robertson, were you born in Australia?
#Person2#: No, I was born in London.
#Person1#: No wonder I can understand you so well.
#Person2#: Yes, I speak British English with a bit of an Australian accent.
#Person1#: I find it hard to understand some Australian friends who speak Australian English.
#Person2#: Do you? I think it is because we Australians speak very quickly.
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Lily's giving Mr. Robertson a reception who comes to Beijing for the first time. Mr. Robertson tells Lily his travel plan and they talk about the Australian accent.
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tourist reception
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train_1842
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#Person1#: I want to buy some meat.
#Person2#: What kind would you like?
#Person1#: I want one pound of ground beef.
#Person2#: That's going to be about $ 2. 48.
#Person1#: That will be fine.
#Person2#: What else can I get for you?
#Person1#: Let me also have three pounds of chicken breasts.
#Person2#: That's going to be $ 4. 05 a pound.
#Person1#: Can you tell me the total cost of the chicken breasts?
#Person2#: That will be $ 12. 15.
#Person1#: That's all I'm going to get today.
#Person2#: That's fine. Let me get your meat.
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#Person1# buys one ground of beef and three pounds of chicken breasts from #Person2#.
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buy meat
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train_1415
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#Person1#: Can you tell me the price for a bus pass?
#Person2#: It costs $ 65 to buy a monthly pass.
#Person1#: Is there a cheaper bus pass?
#Person2#: There are student passes.
#Person1#: For how much?
#Person2#: It doesn't cost anything for the pass.
#Person1#: It's absolutely free?
#Person2#: The monthly sticker costs you.
#Person1#: How much is that?
#Person2#: Each month it'll cost $ 24 for a new sticker.
#Person1#: Let me get the student bus pass.
#Person2#: Let me go get it for you.
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#Person1# asks #Person2# the information of the bus pass and wants to get the student bus pass.
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bus pass
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train_1278
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#Person1#: I will take the coat. Do you receive checks?
#Person2#: Yes, of course.
#Person1#: Here you are. Please give me a receipt.
#Person2#: Sorry, sir, you have to pay in the check-out counter. It's there.
#Person1#: OK, please wrap it for me first.
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#Person2# asks #Person1# to pay in the check-out counter.
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pay by check
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train_23
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#Person1#: Hi, Mike. Haven't seen you for a while. How's Cathy?
#Person2#: We are not seeing each other any more.
#Person1#: What happened? Did you break up?
#Person2#: Yeah. I got sick and tired of her nagging all the time.
#Person1#: Oh, I am sorry. Maybe you were just emotional at that moment. Do you think you guys can get back together?
#Person2#: I don't know. There's plenty of fish out there in the sea!
#Person1#: Oh, you are such a dog!
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Mike broke up with Cathy. #Person1# feels sorry, but Mike doesn't want to get back.
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break up
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train_682
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#Person1#: The product's selling points is its advanced technoledge.
#Person2#: Unfortunately, it's just too expensive for majority of consumer to afford.
#Person1#: Why is the price so high?
#Person2#: It's not just that the price is high, it's that the overhead to update an entire computer system to be compatible is costly.
#Person1#: Model of computers aren't compatible?
#Person2#: Most current computer systems simply can't handle it because this model truly has extraordinary capabilities.
#Person1#: Maybe after the next generation of technology comes out, the price of this model will become more affordable.
#Person2#: But by then, the technology will be outdated.
#Person1#: True, but our focus has never been affordability anyway. Coastwise, we may not be very competitive, but qualitywise, we definitely have an edge.
#Person2#: That's right, no one else has a product on the market now that is comparable.
#Person1#: This model has advanced technoledge, superior components, it is compact, and it's a top-quality product.
#Person2#: I guess you get what you pay for.
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#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about a product with advanced technology. #Person2# says it is expensive because the overhead to update an entire computer system to be compatible is costly.
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technology
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train_197
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#Person1#: It's too hot to read.
#Person2#: We'd better go out for a walk.
#Person1#: Which season do you like best?
#Person2#: Spring.
#Person1#: How about summer?
#Person2#: I dislike it most.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: Because the hottest season is summer in a year.
#Person1#: But sometimes summer is more charming than the other seasons.
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#Person2# and #Person1# will go for a walk, #Person2# hates summer while #Person1# disagrees.
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favourite season
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train_72
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#Person1#: . . . So what I think we need to do is ( XXXXXXXXXX ) finish on time.
#Person2#: Sorry, Tom, can you say that last bit again please? We didn't get that.
#Person1#: Oh, OK, I said ( XXXXXXXXXX ) on time.
#Person2#: Sorry Tom, We're having problems hearing you here. It's a bit hissy. Can you hear us?
#Person1#: ( XXXXXXXXXX )
#Person2#: Hello?
#Person1#: ( XXXXXXXXXX ) but I don't think you can hear us. ( XXXXXXXXXX ) Hello? ( XXXXXXXXXX )
#Person2#: Tom, if you can hear me, I think we've lost you. There's a problem with the line. Let's try again. We'll call you.
#Person1#: ( XXXXXXXXXX ) OK ( XXXXXXXXXX ).
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Tom tells #Person2# to finish something on time. #Person2# can't hear clearly because there's a problem with the line.
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phone call
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train_816
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#Person1#: what are you looking for?
#Person2#: I want to buy a new camcorder for my trip this summer.
#Person1#: do you know what camcorder options are available?
#Person2#: not really. I thought I'd just have a look today.
#Person1#: whould you like to look at the new digital camcorders that have just come in?
#Person2#: sure. I'd like to see the smallest camcorder that you have first.
#Person1#: ok. This Sony model is their newest and our most popular camcorder. Why don't you see if you like the way it feel?
#Person2#: it's very light. That would be good. How is the battery life?
#Person1#: it's got an above-average battery life. It lasts up tp 12 hours and can be charged in 30 minutes.
#Person2#: can you also take still photos with this?
#Person1#: yes, that is an option.
#Person2#: how about night vision? Can you use it in the dark?
#Person1#: yes. I can show you examples of some footages that was taken with this camera in the dark.
#Person2#: that's not bad at all. How's the microphone? Does it pick up much sound?
#Person1#: It can record any sound that's within about 8 feet of the camera.
#Person2#: how does that compare with other models?
#Person1#: there are models that can pick up more sound than this one, but they're much bigger and heavier than this one.
#Person2#: I guess you can't have everything, can you?
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#Person2# wants to buy a camcorder, and would like to see the smallest Sony model. #Person1# introduces the battery life, how to take still photos and the night vision of the camcorder to #Person2#.
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shopping
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train_576
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#Person1#: Mark, I remember last week you told me that you wanted to learn a foreign language. Here is an ad that you may be interested in. Jackson College language school. They have German, Russian and Spanish. Is there a language that you want to learn?
#Person2#: Yes, the last one. I want to go to Spain and settle down there. Where do they offer the courses?
#Person1#: Their classes are given in different places. You could go to their branch school called New Century. It's just 3 blocks away.
#Person2#: That's really close. I can get there by bike.
#Person1#: Yes, by the way, would you like to go with me to the History Museum this Thursday?
#Person2#: I'd like to but I have to practice the piano in the morning and then I have an art class in the afternoon.
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#Person1# tells Mark the language class information, and Mark might take Spanish class. Mark refuses #Person1#'s invitation to the History Museum because of piano practice.
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language class
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train_67
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#Person1#: Look, Jim. That man just fell down over there.
#Person2#: We better see if he's o. k.
#Person1#: Sir. . . sir? Are you all right? Sir?
#Person2#: He's not answering. You'd better check his pulse and breathing.
#Person1#: Oh, no. He's not breathing, and there's no pulse. Call 911.
#Person2#: Hello? Yes. Someone has passed out at Connecticut Ave. and 1st St. He isn't breathing and does not have a pulse. Yes. My friend is performing CPR. OK. Thank you. They're sending an ambulance. Here, let me help.
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#Person1# and Jim find a man who fell and is unconscious. #Person1# performs CPR and Jim calls 911.
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emergencey
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train_26
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#Person1#: Excuse me, do you go to the Central Park?
#Person2#: Yes, this is the right bus.
#Person1#: Could you please tell me when I get to the Central Park?
#Person2#: Don't worry. I'll call out the stops.
#Person1#: ( A few minutes later. ) Should I get off at the next stop?
#Person2#: No, don't worry. I'll get you off when you get there.
#Person1#: Is it a long ride?
#Person2#: No, not that long. Two more stops, and you'll get off, sir.
#Person1#: OK. I know. Thank you.
#Person2#: Not at all.
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#Person1# takes a bus to Central Park. #Person2# tells #Person1# when to get off.
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take a bus
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train_36
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#Person1#: Say, Lisa, what are you watching?
#Person2#: A Japanese film. I'm going to spend all next year in Japan, and I'd better get to know more about its culture.
#Person1#: You mean you are accepted into the program?
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: That's wonderful. You must be excited.
#Person2#: Excited and nervous. You know I must work on some basic conversation skills.
#Person1#: How much Japanese can you understand?
#Person2#: Only a little now. But I'll attend a special language class next month.
#Person1#: I wish I were as clever as you are in foreign languages. I'd love to study abroad.
#Person2#: Then why don't you? The school has a lot of programs that don't require the mastery of a foreign language. You just have to be the kind of person who is and can get used to a new environment fast.
#Person1#: I thought all programs required one to know a foreign language. Thank you for letting me know this.
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Lisa's accepted into the program and will go to Japan next year. She encourages #Person1# to have a program that doesn't require the mastery of a foreign language.
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a foreign language
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train_1612
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#Person1#: I really like the record you lent me the other day.
#Person2#: I'm glad you like it.
#Person1#: And thank you very much for letting me keep it so long.
#Person2#: Not at all.
#Person1#: I'm most grateful. Everyone in our class enjoyed it.
#Person2#: I'm glad.
#Person1#: Would you mind my keeping it for another week?
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#Person1# thanks #Person2# for the record that #Person2# lent and wants to keep it for more time.
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record
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train_37
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#Person1#: Morning, Sue. Did you enjoy your holiday in the country?
#Person2#: Yes, thanks. We had a great time. And some friends went with us.
#Person1#: Where did you stay? In a hotel?
#Person2#: No. We camped in the mountains, near Snowdon. We cooked all our meals over an open fire.
#Person1#: Sounds wonderful. Was the weather good?
#Person2#: The sun shone nearly every day and it didn't rain at all.
#Person1#: Did you like the people there?
#Person2#: Yes, they were great. We met some farmers and had tea in their houses.
#Person1#: When did you get back? Last night?
#Person2#: No. This morning. You'll think we were mad. We got up at 4:30, left at 5 and arrived here at 9. I'm so tired. What about you? Did you have a good weekend?
#Person1#: Yes, but I didn't do much. I stayed at home. The weather was terrible.
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Sue had a great holiday in the country, and the weather was good. #Person1# just stayed at home at the weekend because of the terrible weather.
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holiday
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train_567
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#Person1#: I've been thinking about joining a health club myself. My doctor has been encouraging me to get more exercise. Which club do you belong to?
#Person2#: It's called the Good-life Health Club. I've only been going since Jan., but I've already noticed a big improvement. I feel like a new person.
#Person1#: Really? What do you do there?
#Person2#: They have a gym with exercise equipment and an indoor pool. I usually start by working out for about half an hour. Then I take a swim. After exercising, the water feels great.
#Person1#: That sounds good. But aren't you afraid of over-working yourself?
#Person2#: No, no. Everything is carefully controlled and supervised. If you're interested in seeing for yourself, I'm going again on Tuesday. Why don't you come along as my guest? You'll enjoy yourself.
#Person1#: That's a good idea. Thanks. I just might.
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#Person1#'s been thinking about joining a health club, and #Person2# feels the improvements in the Good-life health club. #Person2# invites #Person1# to come along.
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exercise
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train_417
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#Person1#: Jack, I don't know how to write my resume. Could you tell me about that?
#Person2#: You should first write your name and contact information.
#Person1#: What does the contact information include?
#Person2#: Such as your land line phone number, mobile phone number and e-mail box.
#Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: Then you should write your objectives, such as seeking a position in foreign trade.
#Person1#: I see. It is the position desired
#Person2#: Yes. After that you should emphasize your skills, educational background and related experience.
#Person1#: I see. Skills are about specialty, and educational background is easy as well. But what about related experience? I have little work experience.
#Person2#: Don't worry. It will take time to accumulate experience. You need to be confident for yourself.
#Person1#: I see. By the way, should I write the educational background starting from elementary school?
#Person2#: Generally from the college
#Person1#: Thank you very much. I will write it right now.
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#Person1# doesn't know how to write #Person1#'s resume and asks Jack for help. Jack instructs #Person1# and encourages #Person1# to stay confident.
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resume
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train_1767
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#Person1#: Good afternoon, sir. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like a cheeseburger and a large order of French fries.
#Person1#: Would you like anything to drink with that?
#Person2#: Yes, a medium Coke.
#Person1#: Will that be all?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: For here or to go?
#Person2#: To go, please. ( The attendant hands the customer his order. )
#Person1#: That'll be $ 4. 25. . . ( The customer gives her a 5 dollar bill. ) . . . out of five. Here is your change, sir. Have a nice day.
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#Person1# helps #Person2# order a cheeseburger, French fries, and a Coke.
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order a meal
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train_749
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#Person1#: My name is Steven Smith and I'm calling to cancel my plane ticket.
#Person2#: When was your reservation?
#Person1#: It's 7 p. m. today.
#Person2#: Would you mind telling me the reason?
#Person1#: I need to continue to deal with my business. I haven't finished it yet.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. Would you like me to reschedule you for another time?
#Person1#: No. Thank you.
#Person2#: But you have to pay the fee for refund.
#Person1#: OK. I will pay it by my bank card.
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#Person2# helps Steven cancel the plane ticket and Steven has to pay the fee for the refund.
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plane ticket cancellation
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train_586
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#Person1#: Good afternoon. May I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Could you please change this note for me?
#Person1#: Don't you want to buy anything in my shop?
#Person2#: Sorry, I just need some change. I have got to phone someone.
#Person1#: OK. Let me see if I can help you.
#Person2#: That's very kind of you.
#Person1#: I'm sorry I'm rather short of change myself, but there is a bank across the road you can get some there.
#Person2#: Well, thank you all the same.
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#Person2# wants to change a note into some changes in #Person2#'s shop. #Person1# tells him there's a bank nearby.
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money change
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train_1715
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#Person1#: Hello, Robert speaking.
#Person2#: Hi, it's Emma. I'm glad you're there. It's about our appointment on Wednesday morning. I'm afraid I can't make it now.
#Person1#: Oh, that's a shame.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. There was a change in my business partner's plan. And Wednesday is the only day she is able to see me.
#Person1#: That's okay. But we need to find another date.
#Person2#: I could manage sometime Thursday. How about you?
#Person1#: Sorry, I got an important meeting all day. What about Friday?
#Person2#: I'll go to an exhibition in the morning, but I could come to your office after that.
#Person1#: Great! Look forward to seeing you then. Bye!
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Emma can't make the appointment with Robert on Wednesday. Ultimately, they decide to meet on Friday.
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change the appointment
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train_1602
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#Person1#: So how did you meet Bill?
#Person2#: I met him through a computer bulletin board.
#Person1#: Oh, really? Which bulletin board?
#Person2#: It was one I used down at the local coffee house called the San Francisco Net. It's been around since around 1991.
#Person1#: I've heard about that, but I've never tried it.
#Person2#: You ought to. One dollar buys you 15 minutes of computer time. A Chat session links you with cappuccino sippers in other cafes and also to home computers on the network.
#Person1#: I have no desire to talk on a network with a bunch of strangers.
#Person2#: That's the whole point. All your inhibitions disappear because you can't see the other person. This network allows you to talk to people whom you normally wouldn't talk to.
#Person1#: I just want a private conversation with one other person.
#Person2#: You can do that. A private session lets two people talk alone. This techno-chat program lets you talk about anything with everybody, without prejudice because you can't see them.
#Person1#: Well, maybe I'll tag along and watch how you talk.
#Person2#: That's fine with me, but we'll have to get there early. Because after 8 pm, there is always a long line.
#Person1#: It's that popular?
#Person2#: It sure is.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# met Bill through a computer bulletin board. Then they share their opinions about talking on a network with a stranger. #Person1# will tag along and watch how #Person2# talks on the internet.
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social networking
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train_265
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#Person1#: What's the date today Mr. Brown. I don't have a calendar.
#Person2#: Today is Tuesday, 25th September, 2001.
#Person1#: 25th Sep? Oh, I have an appointment tonight.
#Person2#: What time is your appointment?
#Person1#: It is at 8 o'clock.
#Person2#: What time is now? Do you have the correct time?
#Person1#: I don't know what time it is. It must be about 6 o'clock. I have to go now. I don't want to be late.
#Person2#: You won't be late. It's still early.
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#Person1# asks Mr. Brown about the date. #Person1# remembers an appointment tonight and leave.
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an appointment
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train_979
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#Person1#: hi, I'm Lucas, I just moved in next door.
#Person2#: oh, hi Lucas, come on in. I'm Barbara. Nice to meet you.
#Person1#: nice to meet you too.
#Person2#: would you like something to drink? I've got tea and some grape juice.
#Person1#: thanks. Some tea would be nice. Chinese tea is great. I really like your tea set. Where did you get it?
#Person2#: oh, there is a supermarket not far from here. But there is also a tea house around the corner, where you can get tea and a tea set as well.
#Person1#: oh yeah, I saw the tea house the other day. I think I might go and have a look sometime. It's a nice neighborhood here.
#Person2#: you are right about that. It's quiet and very convenient. You can get to the bus and the subway stations within ten minutes'walk. There's a grocery store, a book store, a gym, and many restaurants
#Person1#: there's a gym nearby? That's exciting! I really want to start to go to gym as soon as possible. I've been lazy this summer holiday and have put on some weight.
#Person2#: well, if you want we can go together sometime. Actually I was thinking of going this afternoon, if you like, you can join me and I can show you the neighborhood along the way.
#Person1#: that would be wonderful. Thanks!
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Lucas moved in Barbara's next door and Barbara invites him to have a drink. She tells him she got the tea set from a supermarket nearby and the neighborhood is quiet and convenient. Barbara invites Lucas to go to the gym together.
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a new neighbor
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train_5
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#Person1#: Happy birthday, Aims!
#Person2#: Thank you, Lisa.
#Person1#: Here is a present for you. I hope you like it.
#Person2#: Oh, great! I love it! You know I've been expecting this for a long time.
#Person1#: I'm very glad to hear that.
#Person2#: Come here ; let me introduce some friends to you.
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Lisa gives Aims a birthday present and Aims loves it.
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birthday
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train_178
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#Person1#: Hello, Yang Mei. I hear you're going to the United States.
#Person2#: Yes. I'm going with my grandma. We're going to see my parents in New Jersey.
#Person1#: When are you leaving, then?
#Person2#: This Friday evening. Our plane leaves at seven fifteen.
#Person1#: How long will you be there?
#Person2#: Six months.
#Person1#: Six months! Do you go and see my grandparents in New York?
#Person2#: Of course, I will. I want to see as many places as I can. How can I travel?
#Person1#: Most people travel by car. The roads are very good.
#Person2#: But I don't have a car and I can't drive. Is there any other way to travel?
#Person1#: You can travel by bus. It's very cheap.
#Person2#: Can't I travel by train?
#Person1#: Yes, you can. The train is expensive in the States, but it's fast.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. Well, must be off now. See you when I get back.
#Person1#: Good luck and have a good trip!
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Yang Mei is going to the United States to see her parents and #Person1#'s grandparents. #Person1# offers suggestions about ways to travel.
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leave for US
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train_1120
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#Person1#: Do you want any meat today, Mrs. Bird?
#Person2#: Yes, please.
#Person1#: Do you want beef or lamb?
#Person2#: Beef, please.
#Person1#: This lamb's very good.
#Person2#: I like lamb, but my husband doesn't.
#Person1#: What about some steak? This is a nice piece.
#Person2#: Give me that piece please, and a pond of meet, too.
#Person1#: Do you want a chicken, Mrs. Bird? They're very nice.
#Person2#: No, thank you. My husband likes steak, but he doesn't like chicken.
#Person1#: To tell you the truth Mrs. Bird, I don't like chicken, either!
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Mrs. Bird buys beef and steak from #Person1# because her husband likes steak.
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meat shopping
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train_332
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#Person1#: Are you studying any languages here?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm studying in the Foreign Languages Department.
#Person1#: What are you majoring in?
#Person2#: I'm majoring in English.
#Person1#: Is it difficult to learn?
#Person2#: Yes. The language is hard to learn, but it's interesting.
#Person1#: Do you know anything about Britain and America?
#Person2#: I'm reading a lot of books about the two countries. I like the culture.
#Person1#: Right. It's important to learn the culture of a nation if you want to learn the language well.
#Person2#: You're right.
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#Person2# majors in English. #Person1# thinks learning the culture of a nation is important if people want to learn its language.
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language learning
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train_352
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#Person1#: Hello, Jason, there is going to be a screening of Final Destination 3 at our campus cinema tomorrow. I plan to go to see it.
#Person2#: Is it a horror movie?
#Person1#: Yeah, I love horror movies. Would you like to go with me tomorrow?
#Person2#: No way. I will be scared out of my wits.
#Person1#: That's funny, I didn't know a big fellow like you could be so soft and timid on the inside.
#Person2#: Hey, how would you like to taste my fist?
#Person1#: Alright, all joking aside, what kinds of moves do you like?
#Person2#: Um, let me see, romance, comedy. documentary, action, science fiction, animated and so on.
#Person1#: That is to say, you like all genres except for horror movies.
#Person2#: Yeah. It seems like we don't speak the same language as far as movies are concerned.
#Person1#: Not quite. I also greatly enjoy romance and comedy.
#Person2#: The Notebook is this type of movie.
#Person1#: Really? I haven't heard of it.
#Person2#: Well then, this could be a nice opportunity to enjoy it together. I bet you'd love it.
#Person1#: Ok. I can't wait to see it. Let's go!
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#Person1# invites Jason to watch a horror movie with #Person1#. Jason refuses because he doesn't want to be scared. They discuss the genres they like and decide to watch a romantic comedy called The Notebook.
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movie discussion
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train_1502
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#Person1#: I do feel like a trip to Florida on such a gloomy day in New York, to enjoy the sunshine while lying on the beaches of Florida.
#Person2#: That's a great idea. It's the best season for tourists in Florida. You can also get a good sun-tan there.
#Person1#: But if the sunshine is too strong, it might damage the eyes and the skin.
#Person2#: You can put on your shades. And remember don't make your skin look like a tomato. Or else after that your skin will begin to flake off. You may even wind up with skin cancer.
#Person1#: I see. Overdoing it will do more harm than good.
#Person2#: You said it.
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#Person1# wants to visit Florida for the sunshine. #Person2# agrees and advises #Person1# not to get overtanned.
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sunshine
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train_1797
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#Person1#: Lucy, I'd like to fix the light in the corridor, it keeps flashing, which drives me crazy. Would you like to help me with the ladder?
#Person2#: Monica, wait a moment. I think we'd better call the repair man to do it.
#Person1#: I think I can handle it by myself.
#Person2#: I'd like you to have a look at the safety manual of our company.
#Person1#: I see. If I got hurt when fixing the light, even during office hours, I wouldn't get compensation from our company since repairing is not my responsibility.
#Person2#: Other company rules also need your attention.
#Person1#: Like this one?
#Person2#: Never wear loose clothes or hair when operating the shredder.
#Person1#: Yeah, thank you for telling me.
#Person2#: Don't mention it.
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Lucy wants to call the repairman to fix the light, but Monica wants to repair it herself. Lucy reminds her of the company rules.
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safety manual
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train_283
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#Person1#: You are saying he will be promoted to the general manager?
#Person2#: Yeah.
#Person1#: Are you sure?
#Person2#: Yes. I bet my bottom dollar that he will get promoted.
#Person1#: Just because he gets on well with everybody?
#Person2#: Partly, and he's also a hard working man.
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#Person1# and #Person2# bet whether a man will get promoted.
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the general manager
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train_436
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#Person1#: Robert, you play the guitar, don't you?
#Person2#: I used to. But I haven't played it for quite some time. I don't really have time these days with all my studies. Why do you ask?
#Person1#: I'm trying to organize a group to play at some parties on weekends. We still need a guitar player.
#Person2#: Well, I don't know. But your idea sounds fun to me.
#Person1#: Oh, it will be. I'm more or less in charge of things. So if you want to give it a try, you're in. It's as easy as that. Besides, it's a great chance to get out and meet people.
#Person2#: But I told you I haven't practiced for a long time. I don't know if I remember any songs I used to play.
#Person1#: Don't worry about it. I just thought I'd ask you to try and join us sometime when we were practicing. We'll be practicing for a few months before we give performances.
#Person2#: OK, I'll have a try.
#Person1#: I'm sure you can do it. And it will be fun, too.
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#Person1#'s trying to organize a group to play at some parties on weekends. #Person1# invites Robert to play the guitar, and Robert says he'll have a try.
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guitar player
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train_530
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#Person1#: It looks delicious. I will order it.
#Person2#: I am sorry, sir, it's for 4 persons to have. I think it's too large for you.
#Person1#: Would you please make it for a single person?
#Person2#: Sorry, sir. We have never done that before.
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#Person2# can't make a 4-person meal for a single person.
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order food
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train_1537
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#Person1#: Mom, I want a puppy.
#Person2#: Let me think about it.
#Person1#: Why do you have to think about it?
#Person2#: Because puppies cost money.
#Person1#: No, they don't. Puppies are free.
#Person2#: Yes, but puppies need their shots.
#Person1#: Shots for what?
#Person2#: So they won't get sick, just like why you get your shots.
#Person1#: I hate shots.
#Person2#: And puppies have to eat. Food costs money.
#Person1#: No problem. I'll give him some food off my plate.
#Person2#: Oh, no, you won't. Puppies don't eat vegetables.
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#Person1# wants a puppy. #Person2# needs to think about it because the puppies cost money.
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puppy
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train_1344
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#Person1#: I'm having problems getting into the school email system. It keeps telling me that my password is wrong.
#Person2#: Hum when was the last time you checked your email?
#Person1#: Beats me! Sometime last week, maybe Monday.
#Person2#: Well, if you keep having the problem, you can go to the school IT center. Show the teachers there your student card and they will give you a new password. You can then get in with the new one.
#Person1#: But where is the IT center?
#Person2#: Oh, it's in the rounds building, behind Frost Wu. Over there, you see?
#Person1#: Yes, thank you very much.
#Person2#: You're welcome. By the way, the center isn't open now. It's closed every Tuesday afternoon. You'd better go there tomorrow.
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#Person1# cannot log into the school email system and #Person2# suggests going to the IT centre for help.
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email system problem
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train_536
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#Person1#: Hi, Peter. What's up? You look upset.
#Person2#: We are planning a trip through the western states and want to take our dog with us. We have trouble finding a hotel that allows dogs, so we'll probably have to leave the dog at our neighbor's house.
#Person1#: I saw a program on TV that said there were more and more pet friendly hotels now. If a hotel advertises as pet friendly, it means you can bring your dog.
#Person2#: I don't think my father knows about that. Where can we find more information?
#Person1#: Peter, everything can be found on the Internet.
#Person2#: Oh yeah, I'll do it right away.
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Peter can't find a hotel that allows dogs. #Person1# advises him to find more information on the Internet.
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find a hotel
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train_16
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#Person1#: Tell me something about your Valentine's Day.
#Person2#: Ok, on that day, boys usually give roses to the sweet hearts and girls give them chocolate in return.
#Person1#: So romantic. young people must have lot of fun.
#Person2#: Yeah, that is what the holiday is for, isn't it?
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#Person2# tells #Person1# their Valentine's Day. #Person1# feels it's romantic.
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Valentine's Day
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train_1997
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#Person1#: Excuse me, but do you have the shirt in blue?
#Person2#: Yes, we do. But only in small, large, and extra-large.
#Person1#: Oh, dam. I was hoping to have it in a medium size. It would really go well with my bag.
#Person2#: Well, we may be getting more in next week. Would you like me to check our computer?
#Person1#: Oh, yes, please.
#Person2#: OK. Yes,it looks like our manager has ordered more. We should have some in medium by next Thursday.
#Person1#: Great! I'll ask my assistant to come back then and pick one up.
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#Person1# wants to buy a shirt but there're no medium-sized ones left. #Person2# checks the computer and tells #Person1# there would be available ones by next Thursday.
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shopping
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train_642
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#Person1#: I can't decide whether to go to university or to get a job.
#Person2#: Well, if I were you, I'd go on studying.
#Person1#: But I don't even know what to study.
#Person2#: If I had chance again, I'd major in English. You're good at language.
#Person1#: That's what my parents want me to do.
#Person2#: You should take their advice. They know what's best for you. But my friends will have jobs and lots of fun, while I spend all my time doing reading and writing.
#Person1#: But if you go to university, you'll still have time for fun.
#Person2#: Hm, what you say makes sense. But you know, I still have to ask my parents for pocket money, and I hate to do so at this age.
#Person1#: And if you try to find a part-time job, you'll have some money too.
#Person2#: You're right. Thank you for the advice.
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#Person1# can't decide whether to go to university or to get a job. #Person2# suggests #Person1# go to university to major in English and find a part-time job.
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advice
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train_860
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#Person1#: Who put this pile of magazines in my office?
#Person2#: Alice. She said you were going to take them back to the library.
#Person1#: Oh, that's right. She did ask me to take some magazines back for her. I completely forgot.
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#Person2# reminds #Person1# that Alice asked #Person1# to take magazines back to the library.
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daily casual talk
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train_1927
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#Person1#: Hey Steven! You have a large chunk of money, but why do you still live in the old flat, instead of buying a new villa?
#Person2#: I like to live here and enjoy my neighbors'company. And I don't think I should waste money just because I have much of it.
#Person1#: But I found you always hate to part with your money. Look at the car you drive! You must have droven it for at least twenty years! It's such a junker!
#Person2#: Oh, the car is old but still in good condition. I just think we should be thrifty, whether you are rich or not.
#Person1#: But. . . But. . .
#Person2#: But what? Just remember that thrift is not only a great virtue, but also a great revenue.
#Person1#: I am sorry. Maybe you are right.
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Although being rich, Steven is very thrifty. He tells #Person2# thrift is a good virtue and #Person2# feels sorry for telling Steven what he should do.
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thrifty
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train_437
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#Person1#: Could I have a word with you, sir?
#Person2#: Just speaking.
#Person1#: I have to tell you that I can't be in today and tomorrow.
#Person2#: So sorry to hear that. What's wrong with you?
#Person1#: I feel sick and coughed a lot at night.
#Person2#: Is that serious? You ought to see a doctor.
#Person1#: Yes, I did this in the morning. And my doctor wanted me to have a rest these 2 days.
#Person2#: That's good. Do you suppose you will be back to the company the day after tomorrow?
#Person1#: I hope so. And I will definitely tell you if I cannot.
#Person2#: Well, take care of yourself and I hope you will be better as soon as possible.
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#Person1# explains to #Person2# why he cannot come to work today. #Person1# is ill, and #Person2# hopes he will get better soon.
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illness
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train_182
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#Person1#: Excuse me. I'd like to find out about flights to New York.
#Person2#: Well, let's see. One just left about five minutes ago; and there's another one at ten.
#Person1#: What time is it, please?
#Person2#: It's five to eight.
#Person1#: So the plane leaves in about two hours.
#Person2#: That's right. Have you bought your ticket?
#Person1#: No, I haven't, Can I buy one here?
#Person2#: I'm afraid you can't. You'd better go to the hooking office.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# the information about the flights to New York and suggests buying the ticket at the hooking office.
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ask for information
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train_1497
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#Person1#: I need to make a copy of a document as soon as possible.
#Person2#: No problem, sir. There's a copy machine in our computer lab.
#Person1#: Very good. How much does each copy cost?
#Person2#: Each copy will cost you a dime, sir.
#Person1#: A dime? I remember when copies used to cost a nickel.
#Person2#: There aren't many things you can get for a nickel, sir.
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#Person1# wants to make a copy of a document. #Person2# tells him the price.
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copy a document
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train_234
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#Person1#: May I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, please. I'd like to buy a gift for my younger brother. He's going to take a trip to South America.
#Person1#: By air or by sea?
#Person2#: By air. So my gift should be quite light. What can you suggest?
#Person1#: How about this wallet? It's made of fine leather.
#Person2#: My sister already gave him one. I like something unusual.
#Person1#: This gift is the best for a man who has everything.
#Person2#: Oh, a nice handkerchief. That's a great idea. I'll take it.
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#Person2# wants to buy a gift for #Person2#'s younger brother and #Person1# finally recommends a handkerchief.
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buy a gift
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train_995
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#Person1#: There will be another sandstorm here tomorrow.
#Person2#: It's the fourth one this year. Isn't it horrible.
#Person1#: Yes. We should plant more trees and grass to stop the sand from spreading.
#Person2#: It may take many years for the trees to grow. I hope people will stop cutting down trees.
#Person1#: But we need the wood.
#Person2#: But we can't destroy our forests to get the wood.
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In terms of the sandstorm, #Person1# prefers to plant more trees and grass, but #Person2# thinks stopping cutting down trees is quicker.
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stop sandstorms
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train_1134
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#Person1#: You heard who won the election, didn't you?
#Person2#: Yeah. I am so excited that Obama won.
#Person1#: I'm so happy that he did.
#Person2#: That man just made history.
#Person1#: Did you vote for him?
#Person2#: I sure did! What about you?
#Person1#: Of course I did!
#Person2#: I am still in shock to know that he was elected.
#Person1#: I am, too!
#Person2#: I pray that he actually makes things better in this country.
#Person1#: I'm sure that he will.
#Person2#: I know he will, too.
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#Person1# and #Person2# both voted for Obama and are happy he won.
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win the election
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train_989
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#Person1#: So, tell me, what makes you think we should give you a raise?
#Person2#: I've got several good reasons. I've been here several years, my work has proven to be good, and I've noticed that people in comparable jobs get paid more than I do.
#Person1#: Salaries are confidential, how do you know how much money these ' other people ' make?
#Person2#: Well, I've noticed all the new cars around here, for one thing.
#Person1#: Those are company cars provided to the sales staff for their business trips. Also, some employees receive sales commissions. So good salesmen will naturally earn more.
#Person2#: That's understandable. Well, rather than comparing my salary with someone else's, perhaps we could talk about my job performance. Surely you've noticed the extra hours I've put in recently?
#Person1#: I see your point. However, it might be hard to get a raise approved. Profits were down last quarter, and the whole company is tightening its belt, so anything that affects the annual budget
#Person2#: That would be very good of you, Mr. White.
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#Person2# wants a raise because #Person2# has worked long and well. #Person2# thinks other people earn more because there're new cars around but #Person1# says those are company cars and it's hard to get a raise.
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get a raise
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train_423
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#Person1#: Catherine, you look great in these photos.
#Person2#: Oh, thanks. I got into that wedding dress with great difficulty. It was too small.
#Person1#: Why didn't you get one your size?
#Person2#: Oh, it was my grandmother's - my mother wore it on her wedding day, and I really wanted to wear it on mine. I suffered for six months so I could wear it.
#Person1#: How did you do it?
#Person2#: Do you know this diet that many actors are doing? I don't think it's very healthy if you do it for a long time, but it really works.
#Person1#: I think meat is not allowed in your diet.
#Person2#: No, actually, you can eat things like, um, roast chicken, steak, and bacon, but you can't eat any bread and butter.
#Person1#: Is it the diet that you love but have to avoid?
#Person2#: That's right. Dieting is so boring. Hopefully, I won't need to wear the wedding dress again anyway.
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#Person1# thinks Catherine looks great in the photo, and Catherine tells #Person1# how she suffered to lose weight in six months to wear the wedding dress.
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lose weight
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train_1273
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#Person1#: What do you think we need to do to get our new branch office running well?
#Person2#: First, I'd make sure that we have a good, local, corporate lawyer. He or she will know all the local laws and regulations.
#Person1#: That's very important. A friend recommended a good law firm to me. We'll need someone to hire staff.
#Person2#: I think that we should send one of our HR people to do that. I don't think we should use an agency, because they won't be familiar with the type of people we employ. Have we decide on the location of the branch office?
#Person1#: Yes. We have. We chose the location in the northeast of the city, not too far from the airport and on the edge of the CBD.
#Person2#: Why didn't we choose an office in the CBD?
#Person1#: The offices there were too expensive. Have we negotiated any contracts yet?
#Person2#: Yes. We'Ve signed two contracts with companies that we already do work for in other countries. We hope to sign another three this month.
#Person1#: When will the branch office open?
#Person2#: Hopefully next month. Everything is a little rushed. We should be able to set up our branch office and expand our business quickly.
#Person1#: Has and advertising campaign been prepared?
#Person2#: Yes, it has. We're going to target the business community through business magazine.
#Person1#: I made plenty of business contract on my last visit and through the embassy. We should be able to get plenty of customers.
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#Person1# and #Person2# will need a lawyer and send one of their HR people to hire staff for their new branch office. #Person1# chose the location in the northeast of the city. #Person2# has signed two contracts and hopes the branch office will open next month with the advertising campaign prepared.
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new branch
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train_393
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#Person1#: This is our rock-bottom price, Mr. Lee.
#Person2#: If that's the case. there's not much point in further discussion. We might as well call the whole deal off.
#Person1#: What I mean is that we'll never be able to come down to your price. The gap is too great.
#Person2#: I think it unwise for either of us to be inflexible. How about meeting each other halfway?
#Person1#: What's your proposal?
#Person2#: Your unit price is 100 dollars higher than we want. Well, I suggest we meet each other halfway.
#Person1#: Do you mean a further reduction of 50 dollars in our price? That's impossible!
#Person2#: What would you suggest?
#Person1#: The best we can do is another 30 dollars off. That's definitely the lowest we can go.
#Person2#: That still leaves a gap of 20 dollars. Let's meet each other half-away again and split the difference ; I think this is a price we can both be satisfied with.
#Person1#: OK. We can meet halfway again.
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#Person1# and Mr. Lee are discussing the price, and they finally agree to meet each half-way again and split the difference.
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bargain
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train_854
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#Person1#: I thought it was a great movie, so visually exciting.
#Person2#: I hate to admit it, but I jumped in my seat a few times, too.
#Person1#: The shark looked so real at times!
#Person2#: I guess recent advances in camera technology helped a lot.
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#Person2# and #Person1# discuss how exciting the movie was.
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movie
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train_1632
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#Person1#: Alice, what's your favorite movie of the year twenty seventeen?
#Person2#: I must say it's Wonder Woman. When the movie was released in June last year, my parents were eager to take me to see it.
#Person1#: Why did your parents want to take you to watch it so much?
#Person2#: They considered it quite a different movie. You know, it is really rare to see a female action hero in a big budget movie. And it was also directed by a woman. I guess my parents wanted to show me that women could be powerful too.
#Person1#: So do you think that the movie was a big success?
#Person2#: You bet. It made more than 400 million dollars in ticket sales in the United States. In fact, there were only two bigger money makers among that years movies.
#Person1#: Did you watch any other movies directed by women in twenty seventeen?
#Person2#: Certainly. Women were in charge of more than 60 films in that year, including Before I Fall, Lady Bird and Battle of the Sexes. Among these three, I preferred the last.
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Alice tells #Person1# her favorite movie is Wonder Woman which her parents took her to watch because it involves in a female hero and is directed by female. Alice also watched other movies directed by women.
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movie
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train_61
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#Person1#: Oh, Linda. You must be so excited about going to study in America.
#Person2#: Oh yes I am. I have always wanted to go to the States. I love meeting new people and making new friends.
#Person1#: Well, I am sure you will.
#Person2#: Well, there is one thing.
#Person1#: What is the matter?
#Person2#: I am a little worried about my host family. You know, in the agreement, I have to do some cooking for them.
#Person1#: Yes?
#Person2#: Well, I am just afraid they won't like my Chinese way of cooking.
#Person1#: Oh, listen, you'll soon learn, and I am sure they will explain to you how they like to get prepared.
#Person2#: Oh, let's hope so.
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Linda is excited about studying in America but she's also worried about cooking for her host family. #Person1# convinces her that she'll learn quickly.
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study in America
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train_440
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#Person1#: What seems to be the matter?
#Person2#: I just can't sleep well, doctor.
#Person1#: I see and how long have you had this problem?
#Person2#: Oh, for about 2 weeks now.
#Person1#: 2 weeks? Do you have headaches?
#Person2#: sometimes.
#Person1#: Fever?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: Are you having any family problems?
#Person2#: No, not really, we all get along pretty well.
#Person1#: And how about work?
#Person2#: Well I've been working a lot lately. More than 11 hours a day.
#Person1#: Maybe you should take a vacation and just rest for a few days.
#Person2#: Well, I can't right now, we're in the middle of some important business.
#Person1#: Yes, I understand, but you really need to slow down. You're going to kill yourself if you go on like this.
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#Person2# can't sleep well. #Person1# asks #Person2# some questions and suggests #Person2# should take a break.
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not sleep well
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train_166
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#Person1#: Ten sheets of rice paper, 25 brushes, two boxes of oil color and two boxes of water color. All these come up to $ 35. 50, sir.
#Person2#: Ok, here is $ 50. Oh, can you make out an invoice for me?
#Person1#: Sure, just a minute. Are you an artist, sir?
#Person2#: No, I am a teacher. I teach art.
#Person1#: That must be a very interesting job.
#Person2#: It is. You must be new here. I do my shopping here regularly, once a week.
#Person1#: Do you? Nice to meet you! And here is the invoice and your change.
#Person2#: Thank you. Nice to meet you, too.
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#Person2# buys some drawing tools and asks for an invoice with #Person1#'s assistance.
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shopping
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train_1465
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#Person1#: Judy, what do you think of the new general manager?
#Person2#: He has extensive experience, although the guy's really deep, sometimes, it scares me.
#Person1#: I heard he's very clear about his likes and dislikes and he's not the type to just let things go, so don't provoke him.
#Person2#: I know, and that's why I'm always respectful and I keep my distance. It's safer that way.
#Person1#: Me too, I don't know why, but every time I see the guy, I break into a cold sweat.
#Person2#: It's in the eyes. They're the type that seems to look into your soul, making one really uneasy.
#Person1#: Whatever we said, we must be more careful.
#Person2#: Yes, I agree with you.
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#Person1# and Judy agree that the new general manager makes people uneasy and they should be more careful.
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new general manager
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train_381
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#Person1#: Guess what? Paul and Susan are engaged.
#Person2#: Really? When did that happen?
#Person1#: A week ago? They met last summer and now just sink. They will be married soon.
#Person2#: Have they set a date for the wedding?
#Person1#: No, not yet. But Susan says they'd like to get married in November or December. Then they'll go to Hawaii for their honeymoon.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# Paul and Susan, who met last summer, are engaged.
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engagement
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train_898
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#Person1#: What are you going to do with that vase, Penny?
#Person2#: I'm going to put it on this table, Sam.
#Person1#: Don't do that. Give it to me.
#Person2#: What are you going to do with it?
#Person1#: I'm going to put it here, in front of the window.
#Person2#: Be careful. Don't drop it! Don't put it there, Sam. Put it here, on this shelf.
#Person1#: There we are! It's a lovely vase.
#Person2#: Those flowers are lovely, too.
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Penny and Sam are discussing where to put the vase, and they finally put it on the shelf.
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place a vase
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train_173
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#Person1#: What is your policy on returns?
#Person2#: If you bring them back with your receipt within seven days, you'll get a full refund. Also, if you need alterations to the pants, just bring them in and we'll do them for free.
#Person1#: Sounds good.
#Person2#: That'll be $ 70, please. Will you be paying by cash or charge?
#Person1#: Charge. Here's my card.
#Person2#: Okay, sir, here you are. Thank you very much.
#Person1#: Thank you.
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#Person1# inquires #Person2# about the policy on returns and then purchases the pants.
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shopping
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train_640
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#Person1#: Hey, Rose, how are you feeling?
#Person2#: Much better today.
#Person1#: Oh, Look at the baby. It's so beautiful. Is it a boy or a girl?
#Person2#: It's a girl.
#Person1#: Can I hold it for a moment?
#Person2#: Sure. She is a peaceful child.
#Person1#: Oh, how adorable! She's got your eyes.
#Person2#: So they say.
#Person1#: When are you returning home?
#Person2#: Well. The doctor said I have to remain here for at least two more days because I'm rather weak after childbirth.
#Person1#: You can use some time off. You'Ve been working too hard anyway.
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Rose's just given birth to a baby and feels weak. #Person1# visits her and thinks the girl is beautiful.
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childbirth
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train_1859
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#Person1#: It's quite clear form my visit, this is a full size, comprehensive university. So why is it still called a college?
#Person2#: The College of William and Mary is the second oldest institution of higher learning in this country. We have nurtured great minds like Thomas Jefferson and we are proud of our name.
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#Person2# introduces the College of William and Mary to #Person1#.
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casual talk
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train_881
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#Person1#: Can you believe the headlines?
#Person2#: What are you reading?
#Person1#: I'm reading about Michael Milliken, the Bond King.
#Person2#: Didn't he sell worthless stocks to people or something? He got arrested for that, didn't he?
#Person1#: He got arrested all right.
#Person2#: If I remember, he got off with a light sentence. Something like three years in a minimum-security prison.
#Person1#: Yup, that's him. He made millions of dollars selling bonds to people and ended up with a pile of cash when they became useless.
#Person2#: I think the government fined him a small amount, and he kept the rest in his foreign bank accounts. He's still a millionaire.
#Person1#: That's the kind of thing in America that gets me mad. Some guy pulls off a stock scheme and makes millions while spending the bare minimum sentence in jail.
#Person2#: I know. And some poor guy that robs a liquor store makes $ 500 at most and ends up in jail for five to ten years.
#Person1#: Yup, you got it. Criminals in America do a lot better if they're white-collar thieves.
#Person2#: So what's Michael Milliken up to these days?
#Person1#: He's giving lectures on business at colleges.
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#Person1# and #Person2# talk about Michael Milliken who sold worthless stock to people but got away with a light sentence and is still a millionaire. They're angry that white-collar thieves end up a lot better than some poor robbers.
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discuss crimes
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train_1935
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#Person1#: what date is it today?
#Person2#: why?
#Person1#: look at the girls in the street. They all have bunch of flowers. Is it Valentine's Day?
#Person2#: Oh, yes! I completely forgot about it.
#Person1#: did you have a fight with Jack?
#Person2#: no, but now he'll be in trouble. What's a boyfriend for? To forget about Valentine's Day?
#Person1#: come on, dear! You forgot it, too.
#Person2#: you know, it's OK for a girl to forget these ' big days ', but for a guy, to do that is unforgivable.
#Person1#: is that your phone?
#Person2#: oh, it's Jack. Excuse me.
#Person1#: wow! good timing.
#Person2#: he asked me out to a dinner tonight. How about joining us?
#Person1#: come on! three's a crowd!
#Person2#: so what?
#Person1#: just go! it's Valentine's Day!
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#Person2# tells #Person1# that Jack'll be in trouble because #Person2# thinks he forgets Valentine's Day. But then Jack calls #Person2# and invites her to dinner.
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Valentine's Day
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train_1945
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#Person1#: Would you like to come by and play bridge?
#Person2#: Well, let's see. Why don't we go dancing for a change? We haven't done that for a long time.
#Person1#: Well, to tell the truth, I don't really feel like it tonight. I had a pretty hard day and I'm sort of tired.
#Person2#: Hmm. Well, in that case, we could go to the movies.
#Person1#: Oh, we always go to the movies. Can't we do something different?
#Person2#: Well, do you have any suggestions?
#Person1#: Let's see. How do you feel about playing bridge?
#Person2#: It's OK with me, but we don't have any beer and things.
#Person1#: Well, shall I call Janet and ask her and Tom to come over, and I'll go to the store and buy some stuff.
#Person2#: OK.
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#Person1# wants to play bridge but #Person2# wants to go dancing. #Person1# disagrees because #Person1# is tired. They finally agree on playing bridge and invite Janet and Tom.
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play bridge
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train_1094
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#Person1#: We'll be here in London staying in a newspaper office or teaching in a classroom full of chalk dust.
#Person2#: Well, Tom, you'd be able to go out in the sunshine sometimes. You are a journalist. I am the one who has to stay in the classroom. Remember.
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Tom says he and #Person2# will be working in London staying indoors. #Person2# points out that Tom'd be able to go out because he's a journalist while #Person2# is the one who has to teach in the classroom.
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daily casual talk
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train_51
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#Person1#: What kind of job do you intend to do?
#Person2#: I want to do some management job since I have three-year's work history.
#Person1#: What are your plans if you were hired?
#Person2#: I would apply my specialty and experience to my job and gradually move up to the management level in this company.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s ideal job and the job plan if hired.
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job interview
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train_825
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#Person1#: I need a snack from the cafeteria.
#Person2#: What are you thinking of getting?
#Person1#: I only want some chips.
#Person2#: I think I may get something too.
#Person1#: What do you plan on buying?
#Person2#: I have a sweet tooth. I want candy.
#Person1#: What kind of candy do you want?
#Person2#: I really want some chocolate.
#Person1#: What kind of chocolate do you want?
#Person2#: I either want a Snickers or a Kit Kat.
#Person1#: The cafeteria doesn't sell Kit Kats.
#Person2#: Then I guess I'll just get a Snickers.
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#Person1# will buy some chips and #Person2# will get a Snickers from the Cafeteria.
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buy snacks
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train_1060
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#Person1#: I can't sleep.
#Person2#: What's wrong dear?
#Person1#: I don't know. I just can't sleep.
#Person2#: Is there anything bothering you?
#Person1#: Maybe. I have a test on Friday and I'm worried I won't get a good grade.
#Person2#: Well. You have a few days left the study. Is there anything I can do to help?
#Person1#: Yeah. Can you help me understand some of the ideas I just can't get?
#Person2#: Sure. we can start when you get home from school. For now though, close your eyes and think about nicer things. Then you'll be ready to learn tomorrow.
#Person1#: Thanks, Daddy. You're always there for me when I need you.
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#Person1# can't sleep because #Person1#'s worried about a test. Dad will help #Person1# understand some ideas #Person1# can't get.
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sleep problems
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train_200
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#Person1#: What do you want to know about me?
#Person2#: How about your academic records at college?
#Person1#: The average grade of all my courses is above 85.
#Person2#: In which subject did you get the highest marks?
#Person1#: In mathematics I got a 98.
#Person2#: Have you received any scholarships?
#Person1#: Yes, I have, and three times in total.
#Person2#: Have you been a class leader?
#Person1#: I have been a class commissary in charge of studies for two years.
#Person2#: Did you join in any club activities?
#Person1#: I was an aerobics team member in college.
#Person2#: What sport are you good at?
#Person1#: I am good at sprint and table tennis.
#Person2#: You are excellent.
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#Person2# asks #Person1# several questions, like academic records, the highest marks, scholarships, club activities, and skilled sports.
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ask questions
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train_1433
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#Person1#: Excuse me. What's the postage on this letter to New York, please?
#Person2#: How would you like to send it?
#Person1#: By registered airmail.
#Person2#: Eighty cents, please. And please write down the postal code in the mailing address. Anything else?
#Person1#: Yes. I'd like 6 postcards and 10 fifty-cent stamps, please.
#Person2#: All right. Here you are.
#Person1#: And this package is for London. Will you weigh it for me?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. This package is 10 grams overweight. You'll have to pay 50 cents extra for the overweight.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# the postage and the weight of the letter and asks #Person1# to write down the postal code.
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mailing a package
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train_1878
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#Person1#: This is Action 5 News reporter Sarah O'Connell reporting live from Washington, D. C. where a protest has broken out. Thousands of angry citizens are protesting against the proposed bailout of the auto manufacturing industry! Sir, sir, Sarah O'Connell, Action 5 news. Can you tell us what'happening?
#Person2#: Yeah, yeah, we're here because we feel this is an injustice! The financial irresponsibility of big business has to stop! We're there to show the government that we don't like the way that they're spending our tax dollars!
#Person1#: Sir but what exactly is making everyone so angry?
#Person2#: It's an absolute outrage, Sarah, the US government wants to give 25 billion dollars of taxpayers'money to the auto industry. These are companies that have been mismanaged and are now nearly bankrupt.
#Person1#: I see. But, many supporters of the bailout argue that it could help save the jobs of millions of hardworking Americans.
#Person2#: That maybe true, and I for one don't want to see anyone lose their job, but how can these Ces ask for a bailout when they're making millions of dollars? And then, they have the nerve to fly to Washington in private jets! This costs hundreds of thousands of dollars! And they're asking for money! That is just not right!
#Person1#: Good point. This is Sarah O'Connell reporting live from Washington D. C. , back to you, Tom.
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Sarah O'Connell from Action 5 News is reporting live about a protest against the proposed bailout of the auto manufacturing industry from Washington, D. C.. Sarah also interviews a protester about the situation and the reason why they are doing it.
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live report
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train_188
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#Person1#: I think he won't remember White Day .
#Person2#: Silly , you should make sure he does .
#Person1#: Uh-huh. How about you ?
#Person2#: He's buying me a handbag, and then dinner at a gorgeous restaurant.
#Person1#: You got a big return for a small gift.
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#Person1# and #Person2# talk about White Day and their boyfriends.
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White Day
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train_108
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#Person1#: Have any plans for the weekend, Tom?
#Person2#: Yeah, I'm going for a hike in the southern Rocky Mountains.
#Person1#: Oh, do you go hiking often?
#Person2#: I go as much as I can. I love hiking because you can really get in touch with nature.
#Person1#: It would be nice to get out of the city. Do you want some company?
#Person2#: Sure. But, it will be a long hike, 30 miles in three days. Have you been hiking before?
#Person1#: Yeah, I go a lot too. I saw a bear and a mountain lion on my last hike.
#Person2#: Wow! You must have been pretty far away from the city.
#Person1#: Yeah, my friend and I hiked in a very wild part of the national forest.
#Person2#: Well, bring him along too. We'll have a great time this weekend.
#Person1#: Thanks, I'll ask him.
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Tom is going for a hike in the southern Rocky Mountains during the weekend. #Person1# and #Person1#'s friend will join him.
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weekend plan
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train_697
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#Person1#: What do you want to eat today?
#Person2#: I feel like having some dumplings. Let's go out to eat.
#Person1#: No need! I know how to make dumplings. Let's do it from scratch. Can you give me a hand in the kitchen? I don't think I can finish everything by myself.
#Person2#: Of course. What do you want me to do?
#Person1#: Just trim vegetables for cooking. I will cut up the meat.
#Person2#: I can do that. And I would like to make dumplings later.
#Person1#: Yeah, you are my good helper, Steven.
#Person2#: Absolutely.
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Steven feels like having some dumplings. #Person1# knows how to make it. #Person1# asks him to trim vegetables and #Person1# will cut up the meat.
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dumplings
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train_1925
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#Person1#: How do you shoot pool?
#Person2#: You have 16 balls on the table, 7 solid colored, 7 striped colored, a black 8 ball, and the white ball.
#Person1#: And?
#Person2#: You hit the white ball with your cue. The white ball hits the colored balls. And you want to get the colored balls into the pockets.
#Person1#: How do you know whether you should hit the solid or the striped one?
#Person2#: At the beginning, it does not matter, but once someone gets one ball in, it is set.
#Person1#: Can I get the black ball in?
#Person2#: The black ball has to be the final ball in the pockets.
#Person1#: Let's go and try now!
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#Person2# introduces the rules of shooting pool to #Person1#. And they are going to try now.
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shoot pool
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train_558
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#Person1#: Can you believe that we've finally found a house?
#Person2#: Good for you. Tell me about the house!
#Person1#: It doesn't look good outside. but it is lovely inside.
#Person2#: How nice! How many bedrooms does it have?
#Person1#: Well, it has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, one big sitting room and a modern kitchen.
#Person2#: Then your two boys don't need to share a room. They are happy with it?
#Person1#: Yeah, they can have their own rooms. What interests me most is the small garden before the house. You know I love gardening so much.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# finds a house, and it's lovely inside. There's a small garden before the house.
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new house
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train_75
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#Person1#: How is your mother feeling these days?
#Person2#: Much better, thanks. She'll be back home in a few days.
#Person1#: That's wonderful. When will you be back on your job?
#Person2#: I think I need a week to take care of her and do some cleaning for her coming home.
#Person1#: Why don't you hire someone to do it? In this case, you cannot only do your job, but also have more free time.
#Person2#: Yes, I know it. But I'm really worried about my mother. She is 72 years old.
#Person1#: You're a kind and thoughtful man. I admire you very much.
#Person2#: I'm just a very normal son.
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#Person2# thinks his mother is much better and refuses to hire someone to take care of her. #Person1# admires his kindness and thoughtfulness.
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a thoughtful man
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train_983
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#Person1#: I feel like to wear my hair in this way.
#Person2#: Oh, it's really popular these days.
#Person1#: Do you think it's suitable for me?
#Person2#: Honestly speaking, I think the one next to it suits you better.
#Person1#: Even though I really like it, it's just too modern for me.
#Person2#: That's not true. Look over there! That lady chose the same one and she is surely older than you.
#Person1#: Okay then. And I also want to have my hair colored.
#Person2#: Which color do you like?
#Person1#: Claret-red.
#Person2#: Nice choice.
#Person1#: How long will it take? I hope it won't be too long.
#Person2#: I hope not but it will take at least three hours.
#Person1#: Now it's my son's turn to wait.
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#Person1# picks a hair but #Person2# recommends a more modern one. #Person2#'ll color #Person1#'s hair claret-red and it will take at least three hours.
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hair service
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train_1019
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#Person1#: How often are stockholders meetings held?
#Person2#: Stockholders meetings are held biannually. Usually the meetings are scheduled for spring and fall. In between the meetings, each stockholder receives biannual reports. Financial statements are made once a year.
#Person1#: What percentage of the stockholders actually attend the meetings? I'm guessing not a large percentage. . .
#Person2#: You're right, it's a low percentage. Also, in order to attend meetings, you have to hold a certain amount of shares. It's quite a large number, so most of the stockers are excluded from proceedings.
#Person1#: So, how much say do the stockholders really have?
#Person2#: Unless they're united, very little. . .
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#Person2# tells #Person1# stockholders meetings are held biannually. Only a low percentage of the stockholders who hold a certain amount of shares can attend.
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stockholders meetings
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train_6
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#Person1#: Here we come.
#Person2#: Thank you. What's the fare?
#Person1#: $ 10.
#Person2#: How can it be?
#Person1#: Well, the rate is two dollars for the first two kilometers and twenty cents for each additional two hundred meters.
#Person2#: I see. Thanks for your drive.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# the fare of taking a taxi.
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pay the fare
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train_635
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#Person1#: Good coming, sir. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Good coming. I would like to open a new account. I want to deposit 500 dollars.
#Person1#: Very good, sir. What kind would you like?
#Person2#: Could you tell me how many kinds there are in your bank?
#Person1#: Besides the checking account, there's a monthly savings account and a daily interest account.
#Person2#: Oh, I think I'd like to take the monthly savings account then.
#Person1#: Would you fill out this form?
#Person2#: OK. Here you are.
#Person1#: All right. And here's your deposit book.
#Person2#: Thank you. Goodbye.
#Person1#: Goodbye.
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#Person1# introduces to #Person2# the account types in the bank and helps #Person2# open the monthly savings account.
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opening the account
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train_1663
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#Person1#: Hello, Sir. Can I help you with anything?
#Person2#: Yes, I would like to use the ATM to make a payment. But I need to pay 3 parties at once.
#Person1#: No problem at all. With this service, you can pay up to 10 parties at one time. Are these parties on your current beneficiaries list?
#Person2#: They are, yes. How should I do this?
#Person1#: Select'pay multiple beneficiaries', here. . . then select'pay from the account'in the drop down menu. . . OK, good. Then we need to enter the beneficiary statement reference.
#Person2#: Yes, I've got that here. . .
#Person1#: And your statement reference and the payment amount. Click on next, then'pay beneficiaries'. That's it! All done.
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#Person1# guides #Person2# to use the ATM to make a payment to 3 parties at once.
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ATM
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train_893
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#Person1#: Don't you feel a little strange taking the place of your old boss after he was demoted?
#Person2#: Yes, at first I felt very awkward. After Bill was demoted and then resigned, it was kind of like somebody died! I mean the atmosphere in the office was like a funeral parlor or something. And then I was afraid people would look at me as a traitor for filling in his spot when the management asked me to. . .
#Person1#: Did they mutiny?
#Person2#: Thankful, no. I guess everyone understands the opportunity I had to step into a leadership role is so great for my career. I'm really moving up the ladder now that I'm considered a supervisor. After a couple weeks, it was like nothing happened.
#Person1#: It is a really good chance for you to get more exposure at work. supervisors get to take the credit for all the hard work of the people under them.
#Person2#: Yeah, and they also take the blame, that's what happened to my old boss. . .
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#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# felt awkward when taking the place of the old boss after he was demoted. But now everything is fine and people consider #Person2# as a supervisor.
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work discussion
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train_680
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#Person1#: Doctor, I have the worst toothache!
#Person2#: How long have you had this pain?
#Person1#: For about a week or so, but it ' s gotten really bad in the last couple of days.
#Person2#: Did you do anything that might have aggravated your tooth?
#Person1#: You know, I was eating jawbreakers in the movies the other day, and I accidentally bit down really hard on one.
#Person2#: What kind of toothbrush do you use?
#Person1#: I just use a regular hard bristle toothbrush.
#Person2#: Does it bother you when you eat something really cold?
#Person1#: Yes, it definitely bothers me more when I do that.
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#Person1# has had a toothache for a week. #Person2#, the doctor, asks #Person1# about the details.
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toothache
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train_990
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#Person1#: Ann! Don't you see the children are making so much noise here? Why don't you keep them occupied and out their mother's hair?
#Person2#: OK! What about taking them outside and flying a kite.
#Person1#: Good idea! Well, Joan, I have something important to tell you.
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#Person1# thinks the children are noisy. Ann suggests taking them outside.
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deal with children
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train_1907
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#Person1#: Aaaagh!
#Person2#: But I haven't touched you yet. What are you shouting for?
#Person1#: You are going to touch me.
#Person2#: Well, of course I am. How can I give you an injection without touching you. As soon as you've had the injection your gum will freeze and you won't feel a thing.
#Person1#: How do I know what you will do while I am asleep? You might rob me.
#Person2#: Now let's not be silly. You won't go to sleep. We don't do that nowadays. This will just freeze the area around the tooth so that you cannot feel any pain while I am pulling out the tooth. That is all. You won't go to sleep. You can watch everything in that mirror above you. Come along now.
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#Person2#'s giving #Person1# an injection, but #Person1#'s afraid of falling asleep. #Person2# tells #Person1# the injection will only make the area around the tooth freeze.
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injection
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train_1579
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#Person1#: How many laguages can you speak?
#Person2#: I can speak French and German.
#Person1#: How well can you speak them?
#Person2#: I can speak German quite well, but I can't speak French very well.
#Person1#: Can you help me to translate these sentences into German now?
#Person2#: No, but I'll be able to tomorrow.
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#Person2# introduces #Person2#'s language abilities. #Person1# requests #Person2# to translate some sentences into German.
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language
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train_134
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#Person1#: Hi, Lilly, it's so nice to see you again.
#Person2#: Hum, me too. This winter holiday was especially long. What have you done?
#Person1#: Nothing special. I had a get-together with some schoolmates at the high school, visited the Internet and read a couple of books which I had been longing for. How about yours?
#Person2#: You know, I like traveling. I made good use of this long vacation and enjoyed myself.
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#Person1# and Lilly talk about how they spend their winter holidays.
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winter holiday
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train_1309
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#Person1#: Let's go see pandas! The news said that two pandas arrived at the zoo last week.
#Person2#: Great! I would like to see cute pandas, too.
#Person1#: How can we get there?
#Person2#: We can take the MET and get off at the Zoo Station.
#Person1#: OK! Let's go.
#Person2#: ( At the zoo ) Wow! This zoo is really huge.
#Person1#: Yes, you can find hundreds of various animals here. It is the biggest zoo in Taiwan.
#Person2#: Look at the map. It has different areas, such as marine lives, mammals, polar animals and insects.
#Person1#: Where can find the pandas? I think we are here to see the pandas.
#Person2#: We have to go to the mammal area. We are at the gate right now. We need to go straight from here and turn left and go along to the end and make anotherleft turn.
#Person1#: It should take at least 20 minutes to get there. Are there any shuttle buses running place to place around the whole zoo?
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#Person1# and #Person2# go to the zoo to see the newly-arrived pandas, but it's difficult to find the pandas because it's the biggest zoo in Taiwan. They have to go to the mammal area which is far away.
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visit the zoo
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train_568
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#Person1#: It's too hot to read.
#Person2#: We'd better go out for a walk.
#Person1#: Which season do you like best?
#Person2#: Spring.
#Person1#: How about summer?
#Person2#: I dislike it most.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: Because the hottest season is summer in a year.
#Person1#: But sometimes summer is more charming than the other seasons.
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#Person2# dislikes summer while #Person1# thinks summer is more charming.
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different seasons
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