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test_301 | Janaya: Hello? Hello?
Bidget: ...
Janaya: Hello? Who is calling, please?
Bidget: ...
Janaya: Listen, I know who you are. It's your tenth time calling me. If you call this number again, I'll call the police and report you. You'll be arrested. I've got your number. | Janaya is angry about the crank calls. |
test_302 | Fionnula: Are you busy next Saturday?
Adelind: No, why?
Fionnula: I need to get a costume for a fancy dress party, and I reply don't know what to get. Will you come shopping with me?
Adelind: Sure I like shopping. Who is organizing the party?
Fionnula: One of the girls in my office.
Adelind: What's the occasion?
Fionnu... | Adelind suggests Fionnula get a costume of a Canadian Mountie for a dress party. They will go to the shopping center for that at ten o'clock on Saturday. |
test_303 | Andri: Well, what a nice day!
Rayner: Yeah, the air is really fresh.
Andri: But it was not at all so fine yesterday.
Rayner: Because it rained last night.
Andri: Did it?
Rayner: It sure did. It was a heavy storm, with lots of thunder.
Andri: I was fast asleep, and didn't hear a thing.
Rayner: Well, it may rain again la... | Andri and Rayner are talking about the weather in different seasons in Beijing. Rayner reminds Andri to put on more clothes in the evening and not to catch a cold. |
test_304 | Athene: this party rocks!
Janice: you said it. Good beer, good music, and on top of that, there are so many hot girls here!
Athene: I'm with you on that. Check out that one over there. I think I'm in love!
Janice: well, she's alright, but not really my cup of tea. What about the blond with the red dress?
Athene: oh, th... | Athene and Janice are at a nice party. Janice has a crush on Janice but is afraid of talking to her. Athene wishes Janice good luck. |
test_305 | Adelind: Who stands out in your mind as a man or woman of sound character?
Nessa: If I think of famous people, I think of Abraham Lincoln.
Adelind: He's the US president, who walked five miles just to give a lady her change, isn't he?
Nessa: That's the one. He also was famous for never giving up on his goals.
Adelind: ... | Nessa admires Abraham Lincoln for his perseverance, courage and humility. |
test_306 | Francis: Hello, this is Francis.
Monica: Hi, this is Monica. I was wondering when we can work on this financial report.
Francis: Today, I am busy all day long.
Monica: Shall I see you on Friday morning?
Francis: That's not good for me at all. It'll have to be another time.
Monica: We must find some time to read report.... | Francis and Monica negotiate on the time to work on the report. |
test_307 | Jameson: Good evening, Pete. I trust you had a nice siesta.
Pete: Yes. It was just what the doctor ordered.
Jameson: I'd like you to meet Henry Johnson. Mr. Johnson has been working at our Beijing office for over a year now. I think you two are from the same city.
Pete: Hey there, Henry. Call me Pete. A New Yorker, ... | Jameson introduces Henry to Pete. The three persons talk about their previous experiences and life and decide to go to a bar after dinner. |
test_308 | Delilah: Thank you for showing me your offices, Mr. Becker. I can see why Washington bureaucrats enjoy their jobs.
Mr. Becker: Why do you say that?
Delilah: The city is beautiful, the off . . . , the offices are modern and comfortable, and the work is so interesting.
Mr. Becker: Many people work for the federal gove... | Mr. Becker shows Delilah around the office of the Washington bureaucrats and Delilah has changed the image about the bureaucrats. |
test_309 | Malinda: How is night life in Beijing?
Deb: Very interesting!
Malinda: What do you suggest then?
Deb: How about going to dance? There is a very good nightclub nearby.
Malinda: That's a great idea. Let's go. . . Oh, the dance hall looks very nice and the music is wonderful.
Deb: I'm glad you like it. The band is called ... | Malinda and Deb go to a nightclub in Beijing and dance there. Malinda prefers fast dances to slow dances. |
test_310 | Vivyanne: I want to send this package by first-class mail.
Quintina: Do you want it insured?
Vivyanne: Yes, for 50 dollars, please. I'd also like some stamps--a book of 22 and three airmail.
Quintina: You'll have to get those at the stamp window over there, next to general delivery.
Vivyanne: Can I get money orders the... | Quintina instructs Vivyanne on how to send a package by mail. |
test_311 | Marty: Good evening, Pizza House. This is Marty speaking. May I take your order?
Sir: Um yes, I'd like a medium pizza with pepperoni, olives, and extra cheese.
Marty: We have a two-for-one special on large pizzas. Would you like a large pizza instead?
Sir: No, it's just me. I cannot have too many pizzas.
Marty: Alright... | Sir orders a pizza delivery at Pizza House. Marty promises it will arrive in thirty minutes or it's free. |
test_312 | Hector: Good morning.
Lawson: Good morning.
Hector: What does the paper say?
Lawson: Nothing much , the same old stuff. A lot of bad news as usual.
Hector: Well, what ' s the weather report?
Lawson: Sunny and mild today, cloudy and rainy tomorrow.
Hector: Did they find those bank robbers?
Lawson: Not yet. They were hol... | Lawson is tired of Hector's questions about the paper. Lawson asks Hector to read the paper. |
test_313 | Skylar: Marquet, do you think I should enroll in the science course?
Marquet: Yes, I think so, If you want to graduated this year, you've got to take a science course.
Skylar: Right, I figure since you are doing premedical, you know about the very courses.
Marquet: Well, I have to take biology, chemistry, maps and p... | Marquet offers Skylar adivce on what courses to take. |
test_314 | Dulcine: Mary, do you often do your shopping online?
Mary: Yes. I'm used to online shopping. It's convenient and time-saving. You can buy anything you want and they will send it to your home or any place you want.
Dulcine: How about the price?
Mary: You can get the same product at a much lower price.
Dulcine: Last week... | Dulcine asks about online shopping. Mary favors it as it's time-saving and economical. Then she helps Mary shop online. |
test_315 | Andee: Would you show us the menu?
Maynord: Sure. Here you are.
Andee: I'd like to have prawn cocktail, and tomato soup for the main course, I'd like steak with onion, with some black coffee afterwards.
Maynord: Sorry, tomato soup is not being served today, but we have egg soup, it's very delicious. Why don't you try i... | Andee is ordering dinner, but the wanted tomato soup is not being served today. Andee agrees to order egg soup as Maynord's suggestions. |
test_316 | Katinka: You're finally here! What took so long?
Dedra: I got stuck in traffic again. There was a terrible traffic jam near the Carrefour intersection.
Katinka: It's always rather congested down there during rush hour. Maybe you should try to find a different route to get home.
Dedra: I don't think it can be avoided, t... | Dedra decides to follow Katinka's suggestions on quitting driving to work and will try to use public transportations. |
test_317 | Mattie: Can ' t you come in and have tea now, Peter?
Peter: Not yet, I must water the garden first.
Mattie: Do you have to water it now?
Peter: I ' m afraid I must. Look at it! It ' s terribly dry.
Mattie: What a nuisance!
Peter: Last summer it was very dry, too. Don ' t you remember? I had to water it every day.
Matti... | Mattie invites Peter to have tea, but Peter is watering the garden. Then it rains, Peter can get in and have tea with Mattie. |
test_318 | Anjanette: Wow, there are so many lanterns to appreciate. Now, I can see why it's called the Lantern Festival. It deserves its name.
Roz: Yeah. People always enjoy the lighted lanterns and the gala performances.
Anjanette: What are they doing over there? People keep on gathering there.
Roz: Did you notice the character... | Anjanette and Roz are appreciating lanterns. Anjanette asks about the Lantern Festival and Roz talks about the custom and puzzles on lanterns. |
test_319 | Kare: Did you hear about Lulu?
Lulu: No, what?
Kare: She and Vic broke up and now she ' s asked for a transfer.
Lulu: Get out of here! I didn ' t even know they were dating!
Kare: No one really did. They were very discreet and professional at the office. | Kare and Lulu are talking about Lulu and Vic's breakup. |
test_320 | Mariellen: What are the main differences between this country and your country?
Andreas: Well, in Russia, everything happens very fast. People talk quickly, they drive their cars too fast, the good deals go by really quickly...but here in Canada, it seems like people are a little more relaxed.
Mariellen: Is that true f... | Andreas tells Mariellen, in Russia, things happen very fast except for bank business, while in Canada people are calmer. |
test_321 | Anissa: The weather is really miserable. It has been raining hard all day long.
Joao: Yes, it's so cold.
Anissa: Do you think the rain is going to let up soon?
Joao: Yes, I think so. The rainy season will be over soon.
Anissa: How long does the rainy season last?
Joao: About two months.
Anissa: I can hardly stand... | Anissa cannot stand rainy days, but Joao's been used to it. |
test_322 | Gardiner: Do you think home video players will replace movie theatres and force them out of the entertainment business?
Manuel: We're certainly faced with the grave challenge from the DVD industry. That's why I think we have to revolutionize our concept of movie showing. As I see it, the movie theatre should not just b... | Manuel thinks the movie industry should be revolutionized to survive the threat from DVD industry. |
test_323 | Manish: Good morning, I wonder whether you have got an answer from your superior.
Bryon: Yes, we had a meting about it yesterday afternoon.
Manish: What's the answer?
Bryon: We decided that we could agree to your price, but we are a bit worried about the slow delivery.
Manish: Let me see. I quoted your delivery in thre... | Bryon agrees to the price but is worried about the slow delivery. Manish promises to fasten the delivery, and they will sign the agreement. |
test_324 | Sig: Could you tell me how to use the library?
Zsazsa: Sure. All you need is your student ID card or admission card to check out books and read journals or magazines in the library.
Sig: How many books am I allowed to check out at a time?
Zsazsa: Two books at a time. Except magazines or journals, they have to be read w... | Sig is asking Zsazsa how to use the library and will check out two books. |
test_325 | Sons: Is there a bus that'll go all the way to Sons from PHS?
Noemi: Where is this Sons located?
Sons: The Sons on Fair Oaks and Orange Grove.
Noemi: You're going to need to take two buses to get to that Sons.
Sons: Which buses will I have to take?
Noemi: First, you need to get on the 268 going west.
Sons: Then what do... | Sons asks Noemi the way to Sons from PHS. |
test_326 | Quint: Hi. What's up?
Carrie: Nothing much. What's new with you?
Quint: Not too much. I've been pretty busy.
Carrie: Me too. Seems like all I do is eat and sleep.
Quint: Gotta go. Call me tonight.
Carrie: Okay. Check you later. | Quint asks about the things that took up Carrie. |
test_327 | Tess: What time is it, Tom?
Tom: Just a minute. It's ten to nine by my watch.
Tess: Is it? I had no idea it was so late. I must be off now.
Tom: What's the hurry?
Tess: I must catch the nine-thirty train.
Tom: You've plenty of time yet. The railway station is very close. It won't take more than twenty minutes to get th... | Tess is rushing to catch a train but Tom thinks it isn't necessary. |
test_328 | Rene: I'm hungry.
Libbie: You already ate.
Rene: It wasn't enough, because I'm hungry again.
Libbie: There's nothing left from dinner.
Rene: I'm going to get a snack.
Libbie: What kind of snack are you going to make?
Rene: I don't know.
Libbie: You can always make a sandwich.
Rene: I don't know what kind of sandwich I ... | Rene might make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich to eat. |
test_329 | Francis: Hello, this is Francis.
Monica: Hi, this is Monica. I was wondering when we can work on this financial report.
Francis: Today, I am busy all day long.
Monica: Shall I see you on Friday morning?
Francis: That's not good for me at all. It'll have to be another time.
Monica: We must find some time to read report.... | Francis and Monica are discussing when to work on the financial report. |
test_330 | Justin: London is such a historic city! There's history everywhere you look. There's nelson's column, built as a monument to one of the Britain's great admirals and his important victory. He won the battle of
Quintina: I'm looking forward to seeing Westminster abbey, where many historic figures are buried, like Isaac N... | Justin and Quintina are planning the places of interest they are going to visit in London, such as Nelson's Column, Westminster Abbey, Tower of London, Madame Tussaud's Waxworks Museum, and so on. They are both looking forward to it. |
test_331 | Janaya: Hello? Hello?
Bidget: ...
Janaya: Hello? Who is calling, please?
Bidget: ...
Janaya: Listen, I know who you are. It's your tenth time calling me. If you call this number again, I'll call the police and report you. You'll be arrested. I've got your number. | Janaya gets a crank call and is angry about it. |
test_332 | Marlo: Hello, there. What can we do for you today?
Jeremias: I received some leaflets in the post from you, one of them talked about a new service you have where you can transfer money between this bank and securities companies. Is that right?
Marlo: Yes, that's right. We have just introduced the program, but it's very... | Jeremias asks Marlo about a new service and additional benefits as a stock investor. Marlo can provide an online tailored consultation service. |
test_333 | Isidore: Is there anything wrong?
Celestyn: I'm worried about my daughter. She can't decide about college.
Isidore: Don't worry. That's just a part of being a teenager.
Celestyn: I don't mind that. But she disagrees with me about everything.
Isidore: You should encourage her to make up her mind by herself. You shou... | Isidore suggests Celestyn letting the child make own decision instead of worrying about her. |
test_334 | Neale: How may I help you?
Loree: I would like to return this book.
Neale: Is that all you need?
Loree: I also want to check out this video.
Neale: Is that all you would like to check out?
Loree: That's all I need.
Neale: Do you have your library card?
Loree: Here it is.
Neale: Make sure to take proper care of this vid... | Neale is helping Loree return a book and check out a video in the library. |
test_335 | Garvey: Excuse me. Where can I buy some cigarettes?
Catrina: There is a shop on the ground floor. It sells both Chinese and foreign cigarettes.
Garvey: Can I also get some souvenirs there?
Catrina: Yes, sir. There is a counter selling all kinds of souvenirs
Garvey: By the way, where is the men's room?
Catrina: There is... | Garvey asks Catrina where to buy cigarettes, souvenirs, and the men's room. |
test_336 | Andri: Well, what a nice day!
Rayner: Yeah, the air is really fresh.
Andri: But it was not at all so fine yesterday.
Rayner: Because it rained last night.
Andri: Did it?
Rayner: It sure did. It was a heavy storm, with lots of thunder.
Andri: I was fast asleep, and didn't hear a thing.
Rayner: Well, it may rain again la... | Andri and Rayner are talking about the heavy rain last night and the weather in Beijing. |
test_337 | Peria: Hi. May I help you?
Mellie: Yeah. I'd like to rent these movies.
Peria: Uh, Romance movies!
Mellie: Well. They're for my daughter
Peria: Right. It's okay. Do you have your membership card?
Mellie: No, I don't. Uh, do I need one to rent videos here?
Peria: Yes, but it's free.
Mellie: Oh, okay.
Peria: It's just a ... | Mellie wants to borrow some Romance movies for Mellie's daughter. Peria asks Mellie to register a member card. The movie rental comes to seven dollars and fifty cents in total and needs to be returned on time. |
test_338 | Tom: Tom, I've got good news for you.
Krissy: What is it?
Tom: Haven't you heard that your novel has won The Nobel Prize?
Krissy: Really? I can't believe it. It's like a dream come true. I never expected that I would win The Nobel Prize!
Tom: You did a good job. I'm extremely proud of you.
Krissy: Thanks for the compli... | Krissy tells Tom he won the Nobel Prize. |
test_339 | Bill: You mustn't touch the wet paint, Bill.
Aurie: I'm sorry. I won't do it again.
Bill: Try to be more careful in future.
Aurie: I shall. I wasn't as careless as John Sampson. He walked across that wet cement over there.
Bill: The workmen oughtn't to leave it without a notice.
Aurie: The headmaster asked them not to ... | Bill asks Bill to be careful and then sees the workmen walking across the wet cement. |
test_340 | Dennis: I've been busy lately, I've been spending a lot of time talking to people in chat rooms.
Jada: So have you met someone yet?
Dennis: No, yesterday over 100 people wanted to talk to me. One even said that I was his dream girlfriend.
Jada: What? Wait a minute, don't you mean dream boyfriend?
Dennis: Oh, I forgot t... | Dennis pretended to be a girl in online chat rooms. He's going to meet a guy who thinks he is a girl on Friday night. Jada suggests that he might be beaten. |
test_341 | Janna: I want to give our kitchen the works.
Donni: Why? I think it's convenient and good.
Janna: No. The decoration has been out-of-date. My friends have a whole kitchen now. It's modern.
Donni: Why should we run after the fashion?
Janna: I am not running after the fashion. I just want a very beautiful and clean k... | Janna wants to renovate the kitchen to make it more modern but Donni doesn't. |
test_342 | Jim: Hi, Bill.
Dick: Hi, Jim.
Jim: Where is that cool guy, Dick? I haven't seen him for two weeks.
Dick: He's been sick since he came back from Italy.
Jim: Bummer, I'm sorry to hear that, is he better now?
Dick: Yes, Doctor William said that he could come back to work ASAP. | Bill tells Jim that Dick's been sick. |
test_343 | Bill: Why don't you have some of my cake, Sue? I made it just for this party.
Sue: Sorry, Bill, I'm not in the cake at the moment. I thought you knew about my diet.
Bill: On your birthday? Surely you can eat whatever you want on your birthday. You can start your diet tomorrow. And anyway, you look great.
Sue: Well, tha... | Bill made a cake for Sue's birthday but Sue can't eat it because she's on a diet to avoid being allergic. Bill and Sue will go to the restaurant to have some soup after the party. |
test_344 | Richy: Where is the shelf of best-sellers?
Sisely: Books in the first aisle are all best sellers.
Richy: Could you give me some advice on books for killing time on the train?
Sisely: Well, do you like novels?
Richy: Yes, very much. Which one is the latest?
Sisely: Here is one written by famous Japanese novelist. You ca... | Richy wants to choose a book to read on the train and Sisely recommends one by a Japanese novelist. |
test_345 | Broderic: Where are you going to spend your holidays this year, Harry?
Harry: We may go abroad. I'm not sure. My wife wants to go to Egypt. I'd like to go there, too. We can't make up our minds.
Broderic: Will you travel by sea or by air?
Harry: We may travel by sea.
Broderic: It's cheaper, isn't it?
Harry: It may be c... | Harry is not sure about the holiday plan of going abroad to spend the holiday, because his wife worries about things after they leave. |
test_346 | Daniel: School has added several new courses to our grade this semester. I have more homework to do now.
Thom: What's your favorite course, Daniel?
Daniel: I like science most.
Thom: Science? That's a surprise.
Daniel: Surprise?
Thom: I thought you would like PE.
Daniel: I do like PE, but I am interested in science.
Th... | Thom thought Daniel's favorite course would be PE, but actually he likes science most. |
test_347 | Mr. Jones: Good Morning Ann.
Ann: Good Morning Mr. Jones.
Mr. Jones: How about a cup of coffee?
Ann: I will make it now.
Mr. Jones: And can you tell me what meetings I have this week?
Ann: I will bring the diary. Okay, this afternoon you have a meeting with your accountant at 5 pm. On Wednesday, you are going to London... | Ann informs Mr. Jones of his meeting schedule for this week and reminds him of Ms. Von. |
test_348 | Wini: Hi, Mary! What do you like to do in your spare time?
Mary: Well, I spend a lot of time watching movies.
Wini: What a confidence! I always watch a lot of movies, too.
Mary: Oh really, Frank? What kind of movies do you like?
Wini: Actually, I watch whichever movie there is, be it a comedy, a sci-fi or a suspense mo... | Mary and Frank both like watching movies in their spare time. Mary usually rents movies at Movie Salon and Frank also wants to get a membership to rent movies |
test_349 | Mr. Tang: Sit down, please. Mr. Tang, do you bring any paper or certificate with you?
Ivett: Thank you. Here is a copy of the Tour Guide Certificate of mine.
Mr. Tang: Are you still working in Youth International Travel Agency?
Ivett: Yes, but I am on holidays this week.
Mr. Tang: How many foreign languages can you spe... | Mr. Tang is interviewing Mr. Tang for the tour guide's job. |
test_350 | Angela: Hello
Celestina: Hi Angela, it's Dan.
Angela: Hi Dan. How are you?
Celestina: Good.
Angela: I called you yesterday. Did you get my message?
Celestina: Yes, I was taking a shower when you called. I saw that you called and I tried to call you back, but I think your phone was off.
Angela: No problem. I wanted to r... | Angela calls Dan to make sure he's coming to the wedding with him next week and also asks him to invite Megan. They'll drive to the wedding together. |
test_351 | Ben: I really should be on my way.
Ella: Oh, don't go yet. Let's at least have one more.
Ben: No, thank you. I can't.
Ella: It's too bad that you have to leave so early.
Ben: Thank you very much. I had a really good time.
Ella: Thanks for coming! We should meet again sometime soon.
Ben: That would be great! Actually, c... | Ben has to leave. Ella feels bad about it and gives Ben her phone number. |
test_352 | Mr Lee: Can I give you a lift home, Mrs. Word?
Mrs. Word: That is very kind of you, Mr Lee. Thank you.
Mr Lee: Could you hold my umbrella when I get my keys out, please?
Mrs. Word: Of course. It's a terrible night, isn't it?
Mr Lee: Dreadful. There, the door is open now.
Mrs. Word: Thank you. | Mr. Lee gives Mrs. Word a lift home on a rainy night. |
test_353 | Rollins: do you have any plans for dinner tonight?
Yvette: no, I was thinking of putting a frozen pizza in the oven or something. How about you?
Rollins: I was thinking maybe we could make dinner together tonight. What do you think?
Yvette: I'm absolutely useless at cooking!
Rollins: I could teach you how to cook somet... | Rollins asks Yvette what for dinner and wants to cook something healthy when Yvette suggests frozen pizza. Yvette says Yvette is not good at cooking, but Rollins could teach Yvette to make spicy chicken curry with rice. |
test_354 | Jesse: Good morning. How can I help you?
Marietta: I'd like to open a new account.
Jesse: Have you filled out an application form?
Marietta: Yes. And I've brought some documents along with me, too. Do you need to see my passport?
Jesse: Yes. I'll just have my assistant look over these quickly and then we'll move on to ... | Marietta wants to open a checking account at Jesse's bank. Jesse tells Marietta about the benefits of Jesse's bank. After Jesse's assistant looks over the documents, Jesse tells Marietta will receive the card and PIN in three weeks. |
test_355 | Meredith: Hi honey! You'll never guess what! My friends Julie and Alex are getting married!
Samantha: Wow that's great news! They're a great couple!
Meredith: I know! Anyways I just talked to Alex's best man and he is organizing the bachelor party It's gonna be so much fun! All the groomsmen are thinking up all the wac... | Meredith is excited about attending two friends' bachelor party. Samantha doesn't trust Meredith and will organize a bachelorette party for a friend too. |
test_356 | Gene: What are you doing this Saturday, Gene?
Sheila: Well, first thing in the morning I'm going to take my driving test.
Gene: Really? I thought you had a driver's license.
Sheila: No, I've never needed one. I've always lived in Boston and it's easy to get around on public transportation. But now I'm taking a job in L... | Gene will take a driving test to get a license, given that Gene has to drive living in LA. Gene will buy a twenty sixteen Honda Accord for its safety features. |
test_357 | Flor: I'd like to purchase a pan.
Mommy: Is there any particular size that you want?
Flor: Well, I cook a lot of big meals.
Mommy: What do you think of this one? It's a 16' pan.
Flor: Yes, that's the right size, but it's so heavy.
Mommy: Well, look at our aluminum pan. It's much lighter.
Flor: Yes, this is very l... | Flor is buying a pan in Mommy's shop and Mommy gives Flor some suggestions. |
test_358 | Mela: Judy, have you ever made out how much money shall we spend?
Judy: Oh, yeah. The total amount is no less than 13, 000 RMB, according to our itinerary.
Mela: What? That's too much.
Judy: Sit down. I'll show you the list of our financial budget. First of all, it is nearly 4, 000 RMB that we should spend in transport... | Mela and Judy are sorting out their cost to France. Since Mela thinks it's too much, they decide to choose the Youth hotel to save some money. |
test_359 | Mary: Listen to this. Mary got married.
Nikkie: Is she really? I can't believe it!
Mary: Yes. Yesterday.
Nikkie: Good gracious. That's incredible!
Mary: She married Jerrod.
Nikkie: You're kidding.
Mary: She's going to live in Paris.
Nikkie: Really? I'm surprised. | Mary shares Mary's marriage news with Nikkie. Nikkie is surprised. |
test_360 | Lorilyn: Does it look like a good fit?
Glynnis: It's definitely your size.
Lorilyn: Yes, it is very nice. I'll take it.
Glynnis: How do you prefer to pay?
Lorilyn: Let me use my credit card.
Glynnis: Now, if you'll just sign here.
Lorilyn: No problem.
Glynnis: I hope you enjoy your purchase. Good-bye. | Lorilyn pays Glynnis by credit card for some clothes. |
test_361 | Cary: Do you know that I'm checking out in about 30 minutes?
Ricky: Just say the word, sir.
Cary: Excellent! Now, as you know, the day has barely begun.
Ricky: I agree. The dew is still on the grass.
Cary: I want to hit a few more places in the city, but I need a place to put my luggage.
Ricky: We do have a storage spa... | Cary wants to hit some place. So he needs leaving the luggage in Ricky's place, but there is a deposit. He only has 30 minutes to consider. |
test_362 | Ben: Hello, Ben. You're getting ready for tomorrow's lessons, aren't you?
Marnia: Yes, but I'm a bit nervous. I have no idea what'll happen in class and how I'll get along with my classmates.
Ben: I understand how you're feeling. Just take it easy. You'll make a lot of friends very soon.
Marnia: Thank you. I'll try my ... | Ben feels a bit nervous about his new school life. Ben cheers him up and tells him about the schedule of the new school. |
test_363 | Andrzej: Congratulations! Mr. Stuart! You won the city marathon.
Mr. Stuart: Thank you. I am very excited.
Andrzej: We are all very proud of you.
Mr. Stuart: I am very happy, too. It was a big game and I won.
Andrzej: I watched the race with my children. We saw you run to the finish line. We all screamed with excitemen... | Andrzej congratulates Mr. Stuart on winning the city marathon. |
test_364 | Anett: Which sports are popular in your country?
Yigal: Most people like football. More boys like football than girls. A few girls play it really well. Some people like playing basketball.
Anett: Do many people like tennis?
Yigal: More and more people like it now. fewer people play table tennis than before. Many people... | Anett and Yigal talk about popular sports in their country. Rugby is popular in both countries. |
test_365 | Shane: I've had it! I am done working for a company that is taking me nowhere!
Isidore: So what are you gonna do? Just quit?
Shane: That's exactly what I am going to do! I have decided to create my own company! I am going to write up a business plan, get some investors and start working for myself!
Isidore: Have you ev... | Shane wants to create a company and is going to write a business plan. Isidore gives Shane suggestions on how to summarise business ideas, describe the service, differ from competitors and attract investment in a good business plan. Shane decides to stick to the old job. |
test_366 | Tom: Catherine, have you ever seen the movie Fast Food Nation?
Catherine: Yes, I remember it was inspired by a New York Times best-seller of the same name.
Tom: It's very thought-provoking, isn't it?
Catherine: Exactly. It reveals the dark side of the all-American meal.
Tom: So what do you think of the American fast fo... | Catherine and Tom discuss the movie Fast Food Nation and the opinions towards fast-food culture. |
test_367 | Jim: Hi, Bill.
Dick: Hi, Jim.
Jim: Where is that cool guy, Dick? I haven't seen him for two weeks.
Dick: He's been sick since he came back from Italy.
Jim: Bummer, I'm sorry to hear that, is he better now?
Dick: Yes, Doctor William said that he could come back to work ASAP. | Bill tells Jim about Dick's health condition. |
test_368 | Richardo: How much is it to rent an economy car?
Durand: $19 a day or$129 a week, unlimited mileage.
Richardo: Could I have one for tomorrow morning?
Durand: Could I see your driver's license?
Richardo: Sure here it is.
Durand: Good. Now just complete this form. | Richardo rents an economy car in Durand's shop. |
test_369 | Jesse: Good morning. How can I help you?
Marietta: I'd like to open a new account.
Jesse: Have you filled out an application form?
Marietta: Yes. And I've brought some documents along with me, too. Do you need to see my passport?
Jesse: Yes. I'll just have my assistant look over these quickly and then we'll move on to ... | Marietta brings some documents to Jesse's to open up a new account with a debit card which allows for the maximum $1000 overdraft. |
test_370 | Mr. Foster: Mr. Blake? Mr. Foster's on the phone. He'd like to know if you can send over those training manuals?
Mr. Blake: Oh, tell him I'll leave them at his office tomorrow afternoon.
Mr. Foster: He was hoping that you could drop them off this afternoon.
Mr. Blake: I'm afraid that I can't do that. They're at the pri... | Mr. Foster is transferring the message between Mr. Blake and Mr. Foster about the training manuals. |
test_371 | Rocky: Hey Rocky! You've been sitting around all night. Get out and dance with someone like that woman over there.
John: No way! She looks like the intellectual type.
Rocky: Oh come on man! What kind of woman do you like?
John: I want a woman who's affectionate and fulfills my every need, and that woman over there is j... | Rocky doesn't want to dance because no one at the party fits his type, but Rocky likes different kinds of women from him. Finally, Rocky decides to go home to a TV dinner and his dog, Rusty |
test_372 | Udell: Right. Just take off your jacket and shirt. And lie down on that bed over there. . . That's right. . . Now, just hold up your right arm, will you? . . . Does this hurt?
Sabina: No.
Udell: And this?
Sabina: Yes. . . a bit. . . ouch!
Udell: And do you feel anything when I do this?
Sabina: Yes, that hurts quite a l... | Udell gives Sabina a physical check and advises Sabina to stay in hospital for a shoulder X-ray the next day. |
test_373 | Hong: Hong, I really need to call back to the UK but I can't afford to pay for the roaming charges.
Joab: Well, why don't you use a local SIM card?
Hong: Can I do that?
Joab: Yes. Just go to the convenience store and ask for a SIM card. Then insert it into your phone.
Hong: I see. How much will that cost?
Joab: Well it... | Hong can't afford to call back to UK and Hong offers a cheap way to address the problem. |
test_374 | Alysa: Are you an art aficionado?
Tania: Not really. I like going to an art exhibition once or twice a year. I hardly know anything about art or sculpture. You are a true art lover, aren't you?
Alysa: I love going to art galleries, particularly when one is holding an exhibition of abstract art.
Tania: I never understan... | Alysa is going to an exhibition tomorrow. Tania knows little about art or sculpture and decides to go with Alysa. They will meet at bus stop at 12:30. |
test_375 | Bernie: Have you gone bowling before?
Quinn: No. Could you tell me something more about it? I want to play well.
Bernie: There are 10 frames in a bowling game. Each player is allowed to bowl two balls in each frame.
Quinn: You just said 10 rounds.
Bernie: 'Round' and 'frame' are two different terms.
Quinn: Perhaps you ... | Bernie teaches Quinn the rules and terms of bowling. |
test_376 | Elfie: Can we talk?
Penelope: Sure, honey, we're talking now, aren't we?
Elfie: You know what I mean.
Penelope: Yeah. I know.
Elfie: I want to know where this relationship is going. I'm in love with you and I need to know. . .
Penelope: You know, I think you're awesome.
Elfie: I'm awesome. Well, I guess that's my answe... | Elfie and Penelope are talking about where their relationship is going with a gun in Elfie's hand. |
test_377 | Smith: Good evening. Welcome to our restaurant.
James: Good evening. We want a dinning room with a table for eight.
Smith: I'm sorry, sir. The rooms are not available now. But would you like to have your dinner in the dinning hall? I can find a table by the window for you.
James: No, thanks. We have made a reservation ... | James has reserved a dining room and Smith'll asks the waitress to show him the way. |
test_378 | Anjanette: Wow, there are so many lanterns to appreciate. Now, I can see why it's called the Lantern Festival. It deserves its name.
Roz: Yeah. People always enjoy the lighted lanterns and the gala performances.
Anjanette: What are they doing over there? People keep on gathering there.
Roz: Did you notice the character... | Anjanette and Roz participate in the Lantern Festival appreciation performance and enjoy the activities. |
test_379 | Gardiner: Do you think home video players will replace movie theatres and force them out of the entertainment business?
Manuel: We're certainly faced with the grave challenge from the DVD industry. That's why I think we have to revolutionize our concept of movie showing. As I see it, the movie theatre should not just b... | Manuel thinks the function of movie theatres should be updated. |
test_380 | Kalila: I heard that EDD has special services to help me get a job.
EDD: callous is a great Internet-based placement service that is available to you.
Kalila: I don't have access to a computer.
EDD: There is an area at the EDD Center that is set up with computers for you to make use of.
Kalila: Is there anything else a... | Kalila consults EDD about EDD's services of seeking jobs. EDD tells Kalila that EDD could provide information and workshops and Kalila could go Job fairs for jobs. |
test_381 | Schroeder: Don't tell me you're bored already?
Brandy: Well, yeah, I am.
Schroeder: We just got here. You will have to find a way to entertain yourself then.
Brandy: What can I do? There are just a bunch of boring people giving boring speeches.
Schroeder: Too bad. I have to sit through it, so you do, too. Even if it's ... | Brandy feels bored with the meeting. Schroeder gives Brandy some suggestions on how to entertain but finally asks Brandy to keep quiet. |
test_382 | Jody: I cannot imagine if Trump were to be our President again.
Sean: I am proud to say that he is our President, and I will be really happy if he could be re-elected.
Jody: You voted for him, right?
Sean: Did you vote for him, because I know that I did.
Jody: I am not sure about this.
Sean: I have nothing but faith in... | Jody is crazy for Trump and voted for him. Sean doesn't agree with Jody on Trump and will vote for Biden. |
test_383 | Conney: Can I help you?
Lotty: I'd like to buy a new mobile phone please.
Conney: Ok, would you like a phone with camera and MP3 player?
Lotty: Yes please. And I'd like to be able to make video calls too. | Lotty wants to buy a new mobile phone from Conney. |
test_384 | Leonardo: So, now I need your help again, if you don't mind. I'm taking a date to a restaurant.
Orella: I'd love to help you! What is your budget for the dinner?
Leonardo: She strikes me as being very sophisticated. Only the best will do for her.
Orella: Well, what do you think about our very own hotel restaurant? It i... | Leonardo is taking a date to a restaurant. Orella suggests an expensive one and Leonardo asks Orella to reserve a table. |
test_385 | Marty: Good evening, Pizza House. This is Marty speaking. May I take your order?
Sir: Um yes, I'd like a medium pizza with pepperoni, olives, and extra cheese.
Marty: We have a two-for-one special on large pizzas. Would you like a large pizza instead?
Sir: No, it's just me. I cannot have too many pizzas.
Marty: Alright... | Marty helps Sir order a thin crust seafood pizza. The order will be delivered to holyrood 9A in thirty minutes or it's free. |
test_386 | Mildred: Have you applied for you visa to go to study in the united states yet?
Faina: Yes, I have. I handed in my application form two weeks ago and I'm going for an interview next week.
Mildred: Good luck! I'Ve heard it's very difficult to get a visa to go to the united states.
Faina: The application form are quite c... | Faina tells Mildred that Faina has applied for a student visa to the United States. Faina says many people are rejected because they are not careful about it. |
test_387 | Tim: Oh, it's getting late. I've got to run. It was nice talking to you, karren.
Coreen: Thanks, Tim. Nice meeting you, too.
Tim: I guess we'll see each other around.
Coreen: Yeah, I hope so. Well, take it easy.
Tim: You too. | Tim and Karren say goodbye to each other. |
test_388 | Laurene: What are the factors that have great impact on the perspective of this corporation?
Amalita: External factors. I think the main external factors are political, economic, social and technological factors.
Laurene: What are the internal factors that influence the company?
Amalita: The internal factors are compos... | Laurene asks Amalita for the factors that influence the company and the perspective of the corporation. |
test_389 | Idalia: Mike, come here, please.
Mike: I'm coming, mom. It looks like you're very busy. Is someone coming this afternoon?
Idalia: Yes, some of my friends are coming over this afternoon. There's still so much to get ready.
Mike: Is there anything I can do to help you?
Idalia: Sure, I still need to get some drinks. I'd l... | To better host mom's friends, Mike helps his mother to get some food and drinks. |
test_390 | Barclay: Hey, Brandon. What are you doing?
Brandon: Oh, You'll like this. It's a new Web site that helps you improve your writing skills for free.
Barclay: Really? Yeah. That would be really helpful.
Brandon: Yeah and I'm signing up right now.
Barclay: Wow. Let me see that.
Brandon: Yeah. It's easy. You just enter your... | Brandon is signing up for a website to improve his writing skills. Barclay thinks this website is stealing personal information and tries to stop Brandon. But Brandon doesn't believe. |
test_391 | Eric: Come on, Let's go for lunch, Gregory .
Gregory: I was going to eat in, I'm short on cash.
Eric: Don't worry about it. It's on me.
Gregory: In that case, I'm with you. Em. this is good .
Eric: I agreed,Hi, guess what? I went bungee jumping last weekend.
Gregory: Are you on the up and up?
Eric: Definitely. yo... | Eric invites Gregory for lunch and they talk about bungee jumping Eric tried. Eric thinks Gregory should try it but Gregory doesn't think so. |
test_392 | Xenia: I want to make sure my son receives this letter. It has an important certificate in it.
Venkat: You can send it either by certified mail or registered mail. If you only want to make sure it is received, send it by certified mail. It's less expensive.
Xenia: OK. How about this package?
Venkat: What's in it?
Xenia... | Xenia will send Xenia's son an important certificate by certified mail. And Venkat suggests Xenia send a watch by registered mail. |
test_393 | Ted: Did you see the robbery?
Rayshell: I sure did.
Ted: Did you see everything?
Rayshell: I was in the bank at the time.
Ted: What exactly did you see?
Rayshell: I saw the guy come in with a gun.
Ted: Did you get a good look at his face?
Rayshell: He was wearing a mask.
Ted: Was anyone else with him?
Rayshell: He came... | Ted asks Rayshell who saw a robbery some questions and Rayshell is willing to go to the station for more questioning. |
test_394 | Lorilyn: Does it look like a good fit?
Glynnis: It's definitely your size.
Lorilyn: Yes, it is very nice. I'll take it.
Glynnis: How do you prefer to pay?
Lorilyn: Let me use my credit card.
Glynnis: Now, if you'll just sign here.
Lorilyn: No problem.
Glynnis: I hope you enjoy your purchase. Good-bye. | Lorilyn purchases some clothes by credit card with Glynnis's assistance. |
test_395 | Hedvig: Welcome, what would you like to order?
Andre: I would like to get a double cheeseburger.
Hedvig: Would you like everything on it?
Andre: I would like everything on it, thank you.
Hedvig: Do you want any fries?
Andre: Let me get some large curly fries.
Hedvig: Can I get you anything to drink?
Andre: Sure, how ab... | Andre orders a $ 5. 48 meal including cheeseburger, fries, and Pepsi. |
test_396 | Jodi: Terrible. How about people's lives?
Ana: Fortunately, there is no person died.
Jodi: That's great. It seems that Typhoon is not as bad as earthquake.
Ana: Yeah. Earthquake is one of the most badly natural disasters in the world.
Jodi: That's why many people died in the earthquake.
Ana: Well, China is located... | Jodi and Ana exchange opinions toward the effect of earthquake and how people feel about it. |
test_397 | Cathie: Well, do you have any experience in guiding?
Huangguoshu Falls: Yes, but I only have few experiences. I guided a few groups of foreign tourists from America last winter vacation. I showed them around some places of interest.
Cathie: What places of interest did you show them?
Huangguoshu Falls: Too many. I will ... | Huangguoshu Falls tells Cathie Huangguoshu Falls has few guiding experiences. |
test_398 | Staffard: Mr. Simpson, if you are free, how about a lunch?
Mr. Simpson: When do you have in mind?
Staffard: How about Thursday?
Mr. Simpson: That will be fine with me.
Staffard: I know of a place you'll like and you have got to be there.
Mr. Simpson: Good. I'll be there at 12:30.
Staffard: OK, see you then.
Mr. Simpson... | Mr. Simpson agrees to have lunch with Staffard on Thursday. |
test_399 | Elly: Mum, have we got any fruit to take on the picnic? I thought there were some oranges and bananas.
Sharity: Here are the bananas. Let's take them. Oh the oranges have all gone. What about taking some grapes or apples as well?
Elly: OK, let's take the grapes. That'll be enough. | Elly and Sharity are preparing fruits for the picnic. |
test_400 | Mika: Good afternoon, sir, is there anything I can help you with today?
Jess: umm. . . yeah! I'm looking for a nice gift to give my girlfriend. Our fifth anniversary's next Friday.
Mika: Well, I would be happy to assist you in choosing the perfect gift for her. Is there anything particular that you have in mind?
Jess: ... | Mika assists Jess in choosing a gift for Jess. Jess decides to buy a ring and propose on their fifth anniversary. |
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