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test_401 | 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 farewell words after meeting. |
test_402 | Pincus: I'd like to open a current account.
Kelley: Certainly. May I see your social security and your ID, please.
Pincus: Here you are.
Kelley: Thank you. I've checked your information. And could you please fill in this form?
Pincus: Sure. Here you are.
Kelley: Thank you sir. Your account is ready now. Is there anythi... | Kelley helps Pincus to open a current account and explains the current account doesn't pay interest and Pincus can draw money at a bank or an ATM. |
test_403 | 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 offers to treat Gregory a meal. Eric is telling Gregory about the bungee jumping experience. Eric's found that his wallet was lost. |
test_404 | Emanuela: How can I help you?
Andie: well, I'm looking for some summer clothes.
Emanuela: Oh, it is the right time for you purchasing in our clothes shop. We are now having a low price on all our summer apparel.
Andie: Really? What's that?
Emanuela: Everything for summer is 20 % off.
Andie: I like this T-shirt. Would y... | Andie likes a T-shirt in Emanuela's clothes shop. Emanuela recommends one section for Andie. |
test_405 | Nelia: James, why are you watching TV? Your train leaves at 4:30. There are just 2 hours left. Have you finished packing?
James: I've almost finished packing. Now I'm waiting for the jacket I lent to David last week.
Nelia: Which jacket, the gray one or the blue one?
James: Neither, the black one. It's my favorite. I w... | Nelia checks James' packing situation and asks him about his jacket and camera. Nelia asks James to pack cookies and to give them to his grandparents. |
test_406 | Cindi: Did you need help with something?
Zoe: I don't know where to get my ballot.
Cindi: I can help you with that.
Zoe: How can you help me?
Cindi: I work here.
Zoe: That's great.
Cindi: May I see your ID?
Zoe: Here it is.
Cindi: All right, here is your ballot card.
Zoe: What do I do now?
Cindi: Go to a voting booth a... | Cindi helps Zoe get a ballot card and guides Zoe the next step. |
test_407 | Willis: Good morning. Please come into my office.
Alayne: Good morning. Thank you.
Willis: I see that you have some impressive writing experience.
Alayne: Yes. I have written for several top newspapers in the country. I'm also in the process of writing my first novel.
Willis: Wonderful. I'd like to know why you're inte... | Alayne tells Willis Alayne's writing experience. |
test_408 | Maryl: Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the school clinic? I've lost my way.
Elwin: Yes. Go straight ahead till you come to the traffic lights, turn left there and it's the first turning on the right.
Maryl: Straight ahead to the traffic lights, left and then right.
Elwin: That's it. It'll take you about five... | Maryl is lost, Elwin shows the direction to the school clinic. |
test_409 | Tom: Hi, Mary, how are you today?
Mary: I'm fine, Tom. How are you?
Tom: Pretty well. Are you going to John's party tonight?
Mary: I want to, but I can't. I've found a job.
Tom: Oh, you've found a job? I didn't know that.
Mary: I work at McDonald's. I'm the assistant manager, but I want to get a different job.
Tom: My ... | Mary tells Tom that she found a job, but she still wants a different one. Tom recommends his father's company. |
test_410 | Oswald: It's partly your own fault. You should never let in anyone like that unless you're expecting him.
Redmond: It's all very well to say that, but someone cones to the door and says 'electricity' or 'gas' and you automatically think he is OK, especially if he shows you a card. | Redmond let in someone and Oswald thinks it was Redmond's fault. |
test_411 | Kate: I am happy I started carrying the credit card that the bank gave us.
Henry: Why is that, Kate? Did you use it to buy something?
Kate: I surely did. On my way home I stopped at the store to buy some beef for dinner because I didn't have any cash with me.
Henry: And they permitted you to pay with the card?
Kate: Ye... | Kate starts to use the credit card which makes it easy to spend money. Henry reminds her to be careful and pay the money back. |
test_412 | 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 complains to Joao about the miserable weather, but Joao is used to it. |
test_413 | Kate: Hello, james. Come in . go through to the living room.
Carleen: Hi Kate... thanks... wow! Look at all the furniture. You must spent a fortune on it! I love your new three-pieces suite.
Kate: I told you that I had been saving up money to buy some new furniture and do some redecorating. I finally saved enough and ... | James is visiting Kate's new suite and surprisingly finds she's redecorated it. |
test_414 | Donni: Hi, Laura. Where are you heading with that big bag?
Laura: I'm off to the gym. I've got to stay in shape, you know.
Donni: I know more women who exercise than men. What's the main reason you do that? For your health, or to look good?
Laura: To be honest, for both. With women, good looks are always a very importa... | Laura does exercise for her health and good looking. Donni talks about regular exercise. They may do exercise together one day. |
test_415 | Nonah: This is Manager Liang's office, what can I do for you?
Wang Miao: This is Wang Miao from AB company speaking. Our CEO Mr. Green has an appointment with Mr. Liang tomorrow morning. But there is a minor change in tomorrow's schedule. Mr. Green has an abrupt urgent case tomorrow and he has to go abroad today. He wa... | Mr. Green has to cancel the appointment with Mr. Liang and will make another one later. |
test_416 | 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 ... | Peria serves Mellie to borrow movies and tells Mellie the price and when to return them. |
test_417 | Adolph: There's a car waiting for you just outside the door. Right this way, please.
Ree: OK!
Adolph: Let me put your cases into the trunk and please get in the back.
Ree: Thanks!
Adolph: How was your flight?
Ree: It's comfortable, but now I'm a little tired.
Adolph: We'll reach the Beijing hotel in another ten minutes... | Adolph has arranged everything for Ree after Ree arrives in Beijing and invites Ree to a banquet. |
test_418 | Willis: Good morning. Please come into my office.
Alayne: Good morning. Thank you.
Willis: I see that you have some impressive writing experience.
Alayne: Yes. I have written for several top newspapers in the country. I'm also in the process of writing my first novel.
Willis: Wonderful. I'd like to know why you're inte... | Willis is interviewing Alayne. Alayne tells some writing experience. |
test_419 | Quigly: Honey, of course I forgive you! I love you so much! I've really missed you. I was wrong to get upset over nothing.
Sheridan: I'm sorry I haven't called or anything, but right after you decided you wanted a break, I was called up north to put out some major forest fires! I was in the middle of nowhere, working ... | Quigly calls Sheridan to tell him that she was wrong to get upset over nothing and tells him that she's pregnant. They go to see the doctor. However, Sheridan finds out the baby isn't his because he was away the first week of February at a training seminar. |
test_420 | Sydelle: Did you work in a charity organization?
Loren: Yeah, I had been in the charity organization for 2 months and I learned a lot from that experience, including love, sympathy, equality, and so on.
Sydelle: In what way did those social activities have impact on your mind?
Loren: I think it had direct impact on my ... | Loren had been in the charity organization for 2 months. Social activities had a direct impact on Loren's way of thinking. |
test_421 | Brook: How would you describe your relationship with our boss?
Jarrett: We have a fairly good working relationship, but there was also a rough spot.
Brook: What do you think his strengths are?
Jarrett: Well, he has an amazing ability to analyze information and he is very good at making the right decision in tough situa... | Jarrett tells the strength of their boss to Brook, and describes the relationship with their boss. |
test_422 | Alyse: Boy, it looks like everyone in your family is here, from young to old.
Andee: Easter's a good day for reunions. The family goes to church together.
Alyse: And after church they come here for lunch?
Andee: Yup, a big potluck buffet. And then-notice there are no children around?
Alyse: Yeah, what's up with that?
A... | Andee tells Alyse everyone from Andee's family gathers here to spend the Easter together. |
test_423 | Kate: I am happy I started carrying the credit card that the bank gave us.
Henry: Why is that, Kate? Did you use it to buy something?
Kate: I surely did. On my way home I stopped at the store to buy some beef for dinner because I didn't have any cash with me.
Henry: And they permitted you to pay with the card?
Kate: Ye... | Kate is happy to use the credit card because it makes it easy to spend money. Henry reminds her to be careful and pay the money back. |
test_424 | Morley: are you working overtime again? Over the last two weeks, you have worked overtime every day without a break! Your company is draining the life out of you!
Dorey: I know, but I don't have a choice, my boss has complete control over our work schedules. I haven't made it out of the office before 9 PM a single day ... | Dorey has worked overtime with minimum wage and little bonus. Although Dorey are not very confident, Morley hopes Dorey could quit that job and find another one. |
test_425 | Latrena: Next week I'm going to New York to sign a business contract. What would you suggest I see while I'm there?
Ignacio: You should definitely see the UN building and from there, you could walk over to Broadway and see a movie or drama.
Latrena: How about New York's universities? I'm especially interested in learni... | Latrena will have a business trip to New York. Ignacio suggests Latrena visit the UN building, Broadway, Columbia University, and New York University. |
test_426 | Beowulf: Dad should we go to the cinema this afternoon?
Norman: Go to the cinema? Well, I don't know.
Beowulf: Helen always takes me to the cinema.
Norman: Well, I know your aunt Helen always takes you, but what film will be on today?
Beowulf: No country for old men.
Norman: No country for old men? Good, it's an intere... | Beowulf wants to watch No Country for Old Men with Beowulf's dad. They will go to the cinema with Beowulf's mom and eat at McDonald's after the movie. |
test_427 | Josee: Uh, where am I? Tsk, hum ...
Lin: Excuse me. Do you need any help?
Josee: Nah, I ... I'm just looking ... well ...
Lin: Okay ...
Josee: Uh, well, actually ... yeah. Um ... I want to go to the science museum, but I've been lost for the past few hours, and I can't make heads or tails of these ticket machines.
Lin:... | Josee is lost on the way to the science museum. Lin helps Josee to buy the tickets for the train and gives Josee directions. |
test_428 | Ambrosio: Hello, Sir, may I help you?
Sir: Yes. I would like some information for requesting a loan.
Ambrosio: Very well, here are the general terms of our loan policies. We pride ourselves in having the lowest interest rate in the country for personal loans.
Sir: I see. So let me get this straight. If I borrow let's s... | Sir asks Ambrosio for information for requesting a loan. Ambrosio says the bank will assess people's credit scores then Sir just leaves. |
test_429 | Mary: You look terrible, did you have a car accident?
Eba: Well, not exactly. This morning I went to deliver milk, and the garden gate of No. 12 was locked. There was a note on the door of the house, and I thought I couldn't read it from where I was.
Mary: What happened next?
Eba: I jumped over the fence and went towar... | Eba tells Mary about Eba's experience this morning. when Eba was delivering milk, a huge dog rushed at Eba and Eba was knocked into a tree. It reminds Mary of a movie. |
test_430 | Ilyse: Well, you must be happy, Nathan you're almost ready to go to Chicago for your practice. We're sure going to miss you around here.
Nathan: I'll miss you too, mom. But yeah, I'm excited about my summer. And don't be too sad. I'll be back in a few months, in time for the first day of school. By winter break, you'll... | Nathan is going to Chicago for his practice in Chicago Tribune. His mother is worried about him and keeps asking him questions about this internship. Nathan says he'll work with a regular writer to get experience and she's finally at ease. |
test_431 | 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 catching a train. Tom asks Tess not to hurry. |
test_432 | Adah: It was a heavy storm last night, wasn't it?
Maddie: It certainly was. The wind broke several windows. What weather!
Adah: Do you know that big tree in front of my house? One of the biggest branches came down in the night.
Maddie: Really? Did it do any damage to your home?
Adah: Thank goodness! It is far away from... | Adah and Maddie is talking about the heavy storm last night. Maddie thinks the weather is terrible. Adah is positive towards that. |
test_433 | Tracy: I want to go to china for sight-seeing. What do you think of it, Mum?
Billi: Why not? China is a wonderful country.
Tracy: Will you go with me, too?
Billi: No, I'm afraid not now. I'm too busy. | Tracy invites Billi to China, but she is too busy. |
test_434 | Receptionist: Hi. This is a Receptionist Desk. How can I help you?
Nikki: Yes. I just checked in, but I need to change my room.
Receptionist: What's the problem?
Nikki: I reserved a non-smoking room, but the smell of smoke in this room is so strong that I can't endure it.
Receptionist: I'm sorry. I'll arrange a non-smo... | Nikki wants to change to a non-smoking room. Receptionist will arrange it. |
test_435 | Lona: no, no, you helped me with my computer last week. I want to repay the favor.
Fred: no, it's definitely my turn to treat you... you paid last time!
Lona: oh, that was just a quick bite to eat --- that doesn't count!
Fred: ok, ok, how about we just go Dutch? It's settled. Listen, I'm still pretty new around here, ... | Lona and Fred argue to repay for a meal but no one succeeds. They finally decide to go dutch. |
test_436 | Maurise: Have you seen the tower in front of us. That's the famous Eiffel Tower. It was built in 1889 for the World's Fair.
Gustave Eiffel: How tall is this building?
Maurise: It stands 320m ( 1050ft ) high and held the record as the world's tallest structure until 1930.
Gustave Eiffel: I have heard its name is connect... | Maurise introduces the Eiffel Tower's history and height to Gustave Eiffel. |
test_437 | Sally: Sally,here is a letter for us. It's from Tom.
Thomas: Can you read it, please? My hands are wet with all this washing.
Sally: Well, OK. Dear Sally and John. Thanks for your letter. It was good to hear from you. Just a short note in reply. I was happy to hear that you two will be in town in January. I think that ... | Sally reads the letter from Tom to Sally. The letter invites them to visit Tom. |
test_438 | Willard: Yes. Can I help you?
Tammy: Yes. You see, I've bought this personal stereo at your shop 3 days ago. And I'm afraid it hasn't really matched up to what I was told about.
Willard: I see, what exactly is the matter?
Tammy: Well, first of all, there is this large scratch across the front of it.
Willard: But you sh... | Tammy claims Tammy bought a personal stereo from Willard's shop but the product has two problems that Tammy is not happy with. Willard offers to exchange it for another one, but Tammy has a problem with the receipt. |
test_439 | Ann: Good morning, this is Ann broadcasting from university radio and in the studio we have Robin, president of the Martha Bicycle Club with us.
Robin: Good morning, everyone.
Ann: Robin, can you tell us what the mountain lake cycle tour is all about?
Robin: Well, Ann, the tour today is not a race. People do it for fit... | Ann interviews Robin at a university radio. Robin talks about the mountain lake cycle tour and their method to avoid roadblock problem. |
test_440 | Nikki: It's a beautiful day, isn't it?
Elladine: Yes, nice and sunny.
Nikki: It's much better than last week. It was too warm then.
Elladine: I'm glad summer is over. I like autumn best.
Nikki: So do I. It's neither too hot nor too cold. The sky is clear and blue.
Elladine: It's a good time to have a picnic. Do you wan... | Elladine wants to have a picnic this weekend. Nikki says it's going to rain, but Elladine doesn't believe it. |
test_441 | Mersey: So is there any other area I should look at as well?
John Godfrey: Yes, I'd recommend West Derby. That will be closer to your office.
Mersey: That sounds good.
John Godfrey: Yes, and if you have children, it also has very good schools.
Mersey: That's not my concern. I live on my own so I'm only looking for ... | Mersey is looking for a cheap single room. John Godfrey gives Mersey John Godfrey's phone number that could help to find a room and suggests that they meet on Saturday. |
test_442 | Ethel: They are a nice middle-aged couple, just like us.
Kikelia: If they are just like us, they are not middle-aged.
Ethel: Of course they are.
Kikelia: Middle-aged means in the middle, Ethel, middle of life. People don't live to a hundred and fifty.
Ethel: Oh, we are the part on the edge of middle. That's all.
K... | Kikelia disagrees with Ethel on the definition of middle age. |
test_443 | Oran: Have you completed the arrangements for the trip yet, Brian?
Brian: I've made the reservations, but there are still some details to make sure. Your plane leaves at 8:30, so I'll pick you up at your house at 6:00.
Oran: 6:00? I'll have to get up in the middle of the night!
Brian: I'm sorry. You have to check in by... | Brian completes some arrangments for Oran's business trip and the schedule after Brian gets to the destination. |
test_444 | Tim: Tim, you're going to talk about your project and how to lead a greener life. Why did you choose that subject?
Simeon: Well. We'd learned a lot about the environment in our science lessons, so I decided to see what I could do in my own life rather than just act completely helpless. And I knew the rest of my family ... | Tim chooses a green-life-related project because he wants to see what he could do in his own life. He's started being greener with himself and influences others. |
test_445 | Avrom: How did your company's fundraiser go?
Adrea: The fundraiser events went really well. We were able to partner with a few of our competitors, all in fun of course, to sponsor a marathon for the American Cancer Society. All of the people who participated it had a great time, and we were able to raise a lot of money... | Adrea tells Avrom that the company raised a lot of money to contribute to cancer research, and the marathon event was also a great deal for our company |
test_446 | Nonah: This is Manager Liang's office, what can I do for you?
Wang Miao: This is Wang Miao from AB company speaking. Our CEO Mr. Green has an appointment with Mr. Liang tomorrow morning. But there is a minor change in tomorrow's schedule. Mr. Green has an abrupt urgent case tomorrow and he has to go abroad today. He wa... | Mr. Green has a meeting with Manager Liang tomorrow morning, but Mr. Green has to go abroad today. Wang Miao says Mr. Green will make another appointment. |
test_447 | Connie: Hi, can I help you?
Jack: Yes. We have a reservation.
Connie: What's your name, Sir?
Jack: Jack.
Connie: Yes Sir. We have your reservation. Could you fill up these forms, please?
Jack: The reservation was for a double, for three nights. Wasn't it?
Connie: Yes, Sir. That's correct. | Jack has a hotel reservation and Connie helps him check in. |
test_448 | Derek: Are you going anywhere for your vacation?
David: Yes, we're making plans for a tour.
Derek: That'll be lovely. Where are you going?
David: Well, we will start out from Long Island this Friday. We've planned a four day drive to Salt Lake City, where we'll join my brother and his family on his fortieth birthday.
D... | David and David are talking about David's plan for the vacation. David thinks it sounds good. |
test_449 | 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 ... | Cathie wants to know Huangguoshu Falls's experience in guiding. |
test_450 | Merril: I'm frustrated. We're supposed to do our assignment on the computer, but I have difficulty getting access to the computers in the library.
Nick: I understand the way you feel. I'm looking forward to the day when I can afford to get my own. | Merril is frustrated, having no access to the computers. |
test_451 | Carry: Mom, I've got something to tell you.
Mom: So, please!
Carry: Aunt Jane buys a new bike for Tom. He is putting on grand airs.
Mom: I bought you a new one last year. Isn't it handsome?
Carry: It is great. But Tom's bike is so much better than mine.
Mom: Frankly, he is more well-behaved than you.
Carry: Nothi... | Carry is envious that Tom has a bike much better than Carry's. Carry begs Mom for one. |
test_452 | Jean-Luc: Can I help you?
Natalina: Yes, I want a pair of sport shoes, Jordan.
Jean-Luc: What size do you want?
Natalina: Size 41.
Jean-Luc: Here you are.
Natalina: They fit me. Can you make it a little cheaper?
Jean-Luc: It's already on sale now. | Natalina wants to buy a pair of Jordan shoes in size 41. |
test_453 | Lory: OK, Lucy. It's your turn. Are you ready?
Lucy: I really would rather just listen. Isn't there anyone else who wants to sing?
Lory: Come on! In the two hours we've been here, you haven't sung even one song!
Lucy: I know, but. . . Hey, Stanley's here! I've been wanting to hear him sing all night.
Lory: Well, you as... | Lory encourages Lucy to sing but Lucy just wants to listen. |
test_454 | Wells: How can we get in touch with you?
Allan: Please call me or send e-mail. Could you please let me know when your organization can make a decision?
Wells: About one week.
Allan: I really appreciate your time and help. See you then. | Wells's organization will make a decision in about one week and contact Allan via phone or e-mail. |
test_455 | 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 double cheeseburger, large curly fries, and a medium Pepsi. |
test_456 | Ambrosio: Hello, Sir, may I help you?
Sir: Yes. I would like some information for requesting a loan.
Ambrosio: Very well, here are the general terms of our loan policies. We pride ourselves in having the lowest interest rate in the country for personal loans.
Sir: I see. So let me get this straight. If I borrow let's s... | Sir'd like some information for requesting a loan. However, it's likely that his order cannot be approved because of his terrible credit score. |
test_457 | Maurise: Have you seen the tower in front of us. That's the famous Eiffel Tower. It was built in 1889 for the World's Fair.
Gustave Eiffel: How tall is this building?
Maurise: It stands 320m ( 1050ft ) high and held the record as the world's tallest structure until 1930.
Gustave Eiffel: I have heard its name is connect... | Maurise and Gustave Eiffel are visiting the Eiffel Tower, which was named after its designer Gustave Eiffel. |
test_458 | Tom Wilson: I'd like to pay my bill now.
Deb: Your name and room number, please?
Tom Wilson: Tom Wilson in Room 306.
Deb: Have you used any hotel services this morning?
Tom Wilson: No.
Deb: OK. You have stayed for four nights at 90 US dollars each, and here are the meals that you had at the hotel. That makes a tot... | Tom Wilson pays for his bill for hotel and food by credit card. |
test_459 | Melinde: I'm going to New York for the first time, but I don't have a tour guide. Can you give me any suggestions?
Gene: There's a service called 'A friend in New York'. It's a personal tour guide service.
Melinde: That's interesting. What does it do?
Gene: You give them your information by answering a questionnaire an... | Gene introduces Melinde a website for personal tour guide service. |
test_460 | Kelsey: Can I help you?
Ameline: Yes, is there any vacant room for tomorrow?
Kelsey: I am sorry. We are full up for tomorrow.
Ameline: Well, is there any other hotel nearby?
Kelsey: Yes, the Sunset Hotel is three blocks away. Maybe you can ask them.
Ameline: Thank you. | Kelsey's hotel is full and Kelsey recommends Ameline another hotel. |
test_461 | Mathilde: hi, how are you doing?
Nicki: everything's great. And you?
Mathilde: same here. Have you seen any new films recently?
Nicki: no, I haven't had a chance to. But I've been watching a Chinese TV series called Chinese-Style Divorce.
Mathilde: oh, really? I saw it two years ago. It's worth seeing and it's thought-... | Mathilde and Nicki start from one Chinese TV series and talk about short-lived marriage nowadays and views of marriage of only-child generation in China. |
test_462 | Jocelyne: I'm going to take a nap.
Andri: You should unplug the phone.
Jocelyne: That's a good idea.
Andri: Do you want me to wake you in an hour?
Jocelyne: No, thanks. Just let me sleep until I wake up.
Andri: I'll start dinner at 6:00.
Jocelyne: Okay. I think I'll be awake by then.
Andri: If not, your nose will wake ... | Jocelyne is going to have a nap and Andri will start dinner at 6.00. |
test_463 | 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 talk about historic figures and buildings in London, including Nelson's Column, Westminster Abbey, famous female figures, Madame Tussaud's the waxworks museum and so on. |
test_464 | Mariann: Hello, I bought the pendant in your shop, just before.
Cherin: Yes. Thank you very much.
Mariann: Now I come back to the hotel and try to show it to my friend, the pendant is broken, I'm afraid.
Cherin: Oh, is it?
Mariann: Would you change it to a new one?
Cherin: Yes, certainly. You have the receipt?
Ma... | Mariann wants to change the broken pendant in Cherin's shop. |
test_465 | Steve: Matthew? Hi!
Matthew: Steve! Haven't seen you in ages! How long's it been?
Steve: it's got to be almost a year now.
Matthew: how have you been?
Steve: I'm pretty good. I've been looking for a place to live recently. My lease runs out next month and I don't want to renew it.
Matthew: yeah, I remember the neighbor... | Steve has been looking for a place to live. Matthew indicates that his neighbor could be possibly available soon and Steve can go to have a look. |
test_466 | Cathie: Gross! What are you doing to yourself?
Maribeth: Chill! I'm just curling my eyelashes.
Cathie: It looks like some kind of primitive form of torture.
Maribeth: You're such a wimp! You're afraid of an eyelash curler.
Cathie: Well, you might pinch your eyelid! Or lose an eyeball!
Maribeth: It just makes my ey... | Cathie thinks the eyelash curler is very dangerous, but Maribeth doesn't think so. |
test_467 | Yancy: Is anybody in?
Quigly: How can I help you?
Yancy: I have a headache.
Quigly: Let me take your temperature with a thermometer.
Yancy: OK.
Quigly: I think you have a small fever.
Yancy: I thought so. I felt dizzy this morning.
Quigly: You should've called in sick! Next time, have either of your parents call the sc... | Quigly checks Yancy's physical condition and finds Yancy has a fever. |
test_468 | Levy: OK, that's a cut. Let's start from the beginning everyone.
Mike: What was the problem that time?
Levy: The feeling was all wrong, Mike. She is telling you that she doesn't want to see you anymore, but I want to get more anger from you. You're acting hurt and sad, but that's not how your character would act in thi... | Levy wants Mike to act more angry, but Mike thinks he should act both angry and sad. |
test_469 | Maddy: I can't believe I still have this pain in my back. This medicine the doctor gave me was supposed to make me feel better by now.
Pattie: Maybe you should start taking it three times a day like you were told. | Pattie suggests that Maddy should follow the doctor's instruction. |
test_470 | Herculie: Is that the Japanese Restaurant?
Noelyn: Speaking. May I help you?
Herculie: What kind of food do you serve?
Noelyn: We serve a great variety of popular Japanese dishes in set courses, and also many meat dishes.
Herculie: I see. That sounds fine. Until what time are you open?
Noelyn: We are open until 10 but ... | Herculie calls a Japanese restaurant to ask about food and opening time and will go there. |
test_471 | Peter: Hello, Kate.
Kate: Hi, Peter. I didn't see you last night. Where did you go?
Peter: I was almost on line the whole night.
Kate: Did you play network games the whole night?
Peter: No, I listened to the music, too.
Kate: What are you going to do now?
Peter: I'm tired. I need a rest. | Peter tells Kate he stayed up. He's tired now and needs a rest. |
test_472 | Yolande: Hi, Tina, I've got good news. I have successfully passed the first two rounds of interview with ABC Company. They informed me to go to the final round next Monday. It looks very promising.
Tina: That is awesome. Congratulations! I know you can make it.
Yolande: Thanks. Let's go for a celebration this evening. ... | Yolande has passed the first two rounds of the interview and invites Tina to celebrate it. |
test_473 | Marcus: Excuse me. In this museum, you are not supposed to take pictures.
Nertie: Is that right? I didn't know it.
Marcus: Will you give me your camera? We have to confiscate your film.
Nertie: Will you forgive me. Could you return my camera?
Marcus: We will keep and return it later.
Nertie: Oh, I see. Then, can I buy ... | Marcus asks Nertie not to take pictures and takes his phone temporarily |
test_474 | Apple Corporation: Good morning. This is Apple Corporation. May I speak to Ballam?
Ballam: Speaking.
Apple Corporation: I'm calling to offer you the position of computer engineer.
Ballam: May I ask how much I can get every month?
Apple Corporation: Your starting salary is 3, 000 yuan a month, but if you work well we wi... | Ballam asks for a position with 4,000 yuan starting salary from Apple Corporation, given that 3,000 yuan cannot support his family. |
test_475 | Shelagh: Hey Welcome to Berlin, it's great to see you again.
Dionis: Yeah, good to see you too. Have you been waiting here at the station long?
Shelagh: Only 15 minutes, but let's get out of this cold and go to my apartment. How are you feeling after that long bus ride?
Dionis: It wasn't too bad, it was only 19 hours.
... | To protect the environment, Dionis took a bus instead of plane to Berlin to visit Shelagh, but Dionis feels exhausted. |
test_476 | Tim: Tim, you're going to talk about your project and how to lead a greener life. Why did you choose that subject?
Simeon: Well. We'd learned a lot about the environment in our science lessons, so I decided to see what I could do in my own life rather than just act completely helpless. And I knew the rest of my family ... | Tims is talking about his greener life. He now rides his bike to school and recommends teachers to send electrical paper rather than paper ones. And he thinks the school shouldn't have machines with bottled drinks. |
test_477 | Jane: I don't know if you've heard of it, Peter, but some of us are thinking of going to Xi'an in the summer. I don't know if you'd like to come with us.
Peter: Well, that's very kind of you, Jane, but when are you thinking of going?
Jane: Oh, some time in July. Around the 16th, I think.
Peter: I see. And for how long?... | Peter is interested in joining Jane's trip to Xi'an in July for about one week. If they had enough money, Peter would go to Xinjiang or Tibet. |
test_478 | Glynnis: Good coming. What can I do for you?
Dayna: I'm in Room 309. I'm checking out today. Can I have my bill now?
Glynnis: Certainly. Please wait a moment. Here you are.
Dayna: Thanks. Wait... What's this? The 30 dollar for?
Glynnis: Excuse me... The charge for your laundry service on Nov. 20th.
Dayna: But I did't t... | Dayna finds Dayna being mischarged. Glynnis corrects the bill and Dayna pays for it. |
test_479 | Kristel: Hi, may I get you anything to drink?
Dayna: Yes, please. May I get a glass of lemonade?
Kristel: Would you like an appetizer?
Dayna: May I get an order of barbeque wings?
Kristel: Sure, would you like anything else?
Dayna: That'll be fine for now, thank you.
Kristel: Okay, tell me when you want to order ... | Dayna orders a glass of lemonade, barbeque wings, and baby-back ribs. |
test_480 | Lorri: When did you become interested in collecting stamps?
Sig: Oh, when I was about ten years old.
Lorri: Ten years old? So you have loved it for 9 years.
Sig: Yeah, it's really an exciting hobby. You know, the first postage stamps were issued in Britain in 1840.
Lorri: Really? I didn't know that. What's on the first... | Sig talks about Sig's interest in collecting stamps and the first postage stamps with Lorri. It gives Sig much pleasure. They all agree that stamps collecting gives much pleasure than becoming wealthy. |
test_481 | Alyse: I'm coming to pick up my ticket. This is my reservation note.
Isidore: Your reservation is right. Please get a ticket booking form from there and fill it.
Alyse: Here you are. How much is the ticket?
Isidore: $ 800.
Alyse: Can I pay by card?
Isidore: Surely of course. Give me your card please. | Alyse buys a ticket under Isidore's guidance. |
test_482 | Sherline: Let's meet before next week's meeting, Jane. I want to kick around some ideas with you.
Jane: No problem. I'Ve got a really light week. Anytime's fine by me.
Sherline: Well, let's plan to get together next Monday afternoon, around three?
Jane: All right, I'll put you in my book. | Sherline will meet Jane next Monday afternoon around three to kick around some ideas. |
test_483 | Glynnis: Good coming. What can I do for you?
Dayna: I'm in Room 309. I'm checking out today. Can I have my bill now?
Glynnis: Certainly. Please wait a moment. Here you are.
Dayna: Thanks. Wait... What's this? The 30 dollar for?
Glynnis: Excuse me... The charge for your laundry service on Nov. 20th.
Dayna: But I did't t... | Glynnis helps Dayna correct a mischarged bill on laundry service and helps Dayna check out. |
test_484 | 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... | Judy explains to Mela about the budget for a trip and tries to lower the cost by choosing a economic hotel. |
test_485 | Celeste: Oh, I'm starving. It's my first time to China. And I'd like to try some real Chinese cuisine. What would you recommend?
Andrzej: Well, depends. You see, there are eight famous Chinese food cuisines, for instance, Sichuan cuisine and Hunan cuisine.
Celeste: There're all spicy or hot of heard.
Andrzej: That's ri... | It's Celeste's first time to China and Celeste wants some Chinese cuisine. Andrzej recommends some but it's too far and Celeste is starving. Then Andrzej suggests a nearby Quanjude restaurant and its Beijing roast duck. Celeste will go there. |
test_486 | Anne-Corinne: I want to mail this package to Korea.
Anjanette: How would you like to send it?
Anne-Corinne: First class, please.
Anjanette: It will cost you 20 pounds because your package is too heavy. It will take 2 days to get there.
Anne-Corinne: 20 pounds? Is there a cheaper way?
Anjanette: Yes, there is. It's the ... | Anjanette offers Anne-Corinne two ways to send the package and Anne-Corinne chooses the cheaper one. |
test_487 | Priscilla: The government has to face a lot of social problems now.
Jodie: I think it is unemployment that gives rise to such social problems.
Priscilla: But it is very difficult for any government to handle it efficiently.
Jodie: You are right. | Priscilla and Jodie agree that the government cannot handle the unemployment problem efficiently. |
test_488 | Jaime: Personal Loans, how may I help?
Jamie: I'm going to be studying overseas next year and I'd like some info about suitable loans. To be honest, I'm not even sure if I can get a loan.
Jaime: Not a problem. We offer a Personal Loan for Studying Abroad for anyone who's studying overseas, regardless of the circumstanc... | Jamie wants to inquire about a loan for studying abroad. Jaime explains the policy and age limitations to Jamie. Jamie will decide later. |
test_489 | Avrom: How did your company's fundraiser go?
Adrea: The fundraiser events went really well. We were able to partner with a few of our competitors, all in fun of course, to sponsor a marathon for the American Cancer Society. All of the people who participated it had a great time, and we were able to raise a lot of money... | Avrom asks about the fundraiser of Adrea's company. Adrea's company with other companies sponsored a marathon for the American Cancer Society, which was good for the advertising campaign. |
test_490 | Brandice: May I borrow $50 from you?
Bradley: $50? Until when? How are you going to pay me back?
Brandice: Come on! If I had a job, I'd lend you $50 without asking any questions.
Bradley: But you don't have a job, do you?
Brandice: No, but I'm looking for one. I go to the employment office every day.
Bradley: Why don't... | Brandice borrows $50 from Bradley and will pay back once Brandice gets a job. |
test_491 | 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 ... | Schroeder, a reporter, takes Brandy to a forum. Brandy is bored and tries to find a pastime. |
test_492 | Mr.Jones: Hi, Julie. I haven't seen you in class for a week. Where have you been?
Julie: Hi, Mr.Jones. I've been ill since last Sunday. In fact, I'm still not feeling well.
Mr.Jones: Yes, I can see that. What was the problem?
Julie: The doctor thinks it was food poisoning. I went to a nice restaurant for lunch with a f... | Mr. Jones asks Julie the reasons Julie got absent for class the whole week and finds out Julie got food poisoning. |
test_493 | Ellsworth: Hello. Tenants Advocacy Resource Center.
Corissa: Hello. I'm having a problem with my house owner. The House owner is a nice enough guy, but he and I just can't seem to agree on repair costs.
Ellsworth: Has he been unwilling to make repairs?
Corissa: It's not that he's unwilling. He just takes too long. When... | Corissa calls Tenants Advocacy Resource Center to report the problem with Corissa's house owner. Corissa says he always delays to make repairs and is not willing to pay for it. |
test_494 | 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 gossiping about Lulu and Vic's break-up. |
test_495 | Lorianna: Do you think our headmaster is going to build a new lab building?
Zora: I've no idea. He may have the plan. But he hasn't spoken to us teachers about it.
Lorianna: Do you think it possible that it will happen?
Zora: Of course. Right now, our old lab building can't satisfy the increasing need of teaching. It's... | Lorianna and Zora think their headmaster may plan to build a new lab building, and will ask the local government for financial support. |
test_496 | Jaime: Is this the workshop to prepare for an interview?
Tobe: This is the interview class. Welcome to our class.
Jaime: I am really excited to be taking this workshop so that I can get ready for my interview next week.
Tobe: We are all learning things that will help us in our interview. What do you think are some impo... | Jaime joins Tobe's interview workshop. They discuss the tips to improve their interview performance. |
test_497 | Shea: You're all set now?
Stephenie: Oh, thank you so much.
Shea: Really, it was nothing.
Stephenie: I really appreciated it.
Shea: I was happy to help.
Stephenie: It was so kind of you.
Shea: Don't mention it.
Stephenie: You're a real friend in need. | Stephenie thanks Shea for Shea's help. |
test_498 | Reagan: We'd like to have a look around your house?
Malissia: Yes, of course, please follow me.
Reagan: Thank you.
Malissia: This is our courtyard.
Reagan: It's so spacious, about 40 square metres, right?
Malissia: Yes, about 46 square metres.
Reagan: Are these corn ears hanging on the tree branch?
Malissia: Yes.
Reaga... | Malissia shows Malissia's house and courtyard to Reagan and introduces the corn ears hunging on the tree. |
test_499 | 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 buys some nice clothes by credit card with Glynnis's assistance. |
test_500 | Tom: Hi Joe. You met my new assistant, right?
Joe: Emm. . . yes. But I wasn't too impressed. I found her a little stuck up.
Tom: You are kidding, but she's so helpful.
Joe: Tom. . . you are her boss, you kown. Of course, she's helpful to you.
Tom: Come on. She's like that with everyone.
Joe: I don't think so actually. ... | Joe and Tom hold different impressions on Tom's new assistant. |
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