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test_701 | Stavros: What can I do for you?
Bridgette: I would like to look at some watch.
Stavros: May I show you the gold ones?
Bridgette: Pure gold ones, please.
Stavros: OK. Here they are.
Bridgette: What is the price for this one?
Stavros: One thousand yuan.
Bridgette: That's quite steep. Can you come down a little bit?
Stavros: I'm afraid not. The price is very moderate.
Bridgette: It's rather more than I was thinking of paying.
Stavros: We brought the price down only a few days ago. This is definitely a bargain.
Bridgette: OK. I'll take it. | Bridgette wants to buy a watch but thinks the price is steep so Stavros bargains with Stavros. |
test_702 | Glenna: Good morning, thanks for coming. Shall we begin? Why do you want to be a music teacher?
Lia: Because I've been always loving music since I was young. And I hope I could have a job that suits my interest.
Glenna: Do you have a degree in related fields?
Lia: Yes, I have a bachelor and a master degree in music and art.
Glenna: Oh, that's very impressive. What kind of music do you like listening to?
Lia: I like many kinds of music. Sometimes I listen to the music that has fast beat and is lively, like dance music. You know, I go to a disco almost every week. Sometimes it's too loud though. And I love classical music the most. I find it very relaxing. I often listen to Mozart or Bach in the evening after a hard day at work.
Glenna: How do you know about classical music?
Glenna: Actually, I specialized in classical music for my master study. Classical music is supposed to be good for you brain. Researches suggest that it makes your brain more active. Students who listen to classical music while studying perform better. That's true. There's clear evidence that people who listen to lively music are lively people. Music can influence a person's feeling and character.
Lia: Good, I am pretty satisfied with your background. Do you think students should listen to more classical music than others and why?
Glenna: Yes. Sometimes students can be stressful. Listening to classical music is helpful in reducing stress. That's why I listen to it in the evenings. I usually play it as background music while I'm cooking or doing other housework.
Lia: Okay, I think I've known enough of you. The interview is over.
Glenna: Thank you for your time.
Lia: Oh, by the way. I think I may want to listen to some classical music. Do you have any suggestions?
Glenna: You can find plenty of recording on the internet. You can search and listen to different classical music and see which interests you the most. You can also buy them very cheaply online if you like them.
Lia: That's a good idea. I'll try it. | Lia is being interviewed for a music teacher. Glenna is impressed by Lia's background and knowledge of classical music. And Glenna will try classical music. |
test_703 | Spense: Have you given the puppies food yet?
Celine: Of course. I fed them today.
Spense: Good job! Please give them a bath later on today.
Celine: Sure, I'll give them a bath.
Spense: Thanks. But don't forget that they have a vet appointment this Saturday.
Celine: I remember. What time do they need to be there?
Spense: They need to be there at eleven in the morning.
Celine: All right. I'll make sure and remember. | Spense asks something about Celine's care with puppies and reminds Celine of the vet appointment. |
test_704 | Dorris: I'm here to sign the agreement.
Mauritz: I'm sorry. The agreement hasn't been fully prepared. It will be ready by tomorrow.
Dorris: Can you speed it up and let us have it today?
Mauritz: I will try my best. Here is the draft. Would you please go over it and see if any modifications are needed?
Dorris: Let me have a look. Well, it contains basically all we have agreed upon.
Mauritz: How about the terms concerning packing?
Dorris: I don't think so.
Mauritz: If you totally agree, I'll type the agreement this evening and have it duplicated for signatures.
Dorris: That's fine. | Dorris comes to sign an agreement but it isn't ready until evening. So Dorris is going through the draft. |
test_705 | Angie: Can you help me do an internet search?
Percy: Sure. What do you want to find?
Angie: I want to find information on World War Two.
Percy: Well, can you be more specific? There are a lot of websites about that.
Angie: Yes, I want to know about the Normandy Landing.
Percy: Ok. Well, go to www. google. com, and type in Normandy Landing.
Angie: Oh, wow! There are lot of sites.
Percy: Here, try this one. It's a good site about Normandy Landing.
Angie: Thanks.
Percy: For ditailed information, however, you should read a history book.
Angie: Thanks. If I am interested, I'll go to the library. | Percy helps Angie find a website about Normandy Landing and suggests reading a book for details. |
test_706 | 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 later today.
Andri: Maybe. I see some dark clouds moving in.
Rayner: There may also be a strong wind coming in.
Andri: It'll be dusty, too, I guess.
Rayner: Maybe not. Dust is no longer a big problem in Beijing.
Andri: Why is that?
Rayner: We've been planting trees for many years.
Andri: I see. The fall in Beijing is really beautiful.
Rayner: But the summer isn't. It's scorching in the summer.
Andri: Then what about spring?
Rayner: Spring is warm and short in Beijing.
Andri: It must be cold in the winter, though.
Rayner: You got it. Oh, by the way, it may be really cool in the evening around this time of the year. Don't forget to put on more clothes, or you might catch a cold.
Andri: Thanks for reminding me.
Rayner: You're welcome. | Andri and Rayner are talking about the weather in Beijing. Rayner tells Andri it's cold in the evening around this time. |
test_707 | Kelsey: Did you see the information on sales for last year? The sales review was made at our last board meeting. There's a great news for our shareholders.
Wallace: Yeah, I went over the figures this morning. We're finally started making money again!
Kelsey: We've never sold this much before, our growth this year has been phenomenal. We have captured 8% of the market, up from last year by 120%. Our strategy is working!
Wallace: not only our annual sales brake a record, but our month by month earnings exceeded our forecast as well. After a two-year slump, we finally back in the black.
Kelsey: The company's performance has improved since Wallace became president. He's made our little business into a real lucrative operation. Products are selling like hotcakes.
Wallace: I think our success is partly because of Wallace's contribution, and partly because of our new marketing strategy. Because of the new advertising campaign, we have become the top sellers in the field.
Kelsey: Let's hope this stroke of good luck lasts. I hope we are over our financial difficulties for good.
Wallace: Let's hope it is! | Kelsey and Wallace talk about the success of their business and attribute the success to Wallace's contribution and the new marketing strategy. They hope good luck can last. |
test_708 | Ingmar: I want to improve my handwriting, and I've practiced it for several weeks, but nothing happened. You see, my handwriting is still bad.
Torey: Oh, come on. You know it's a long process, you have to be patient.
Ingmar: I know it, but I don't know when I can make it better.
Torey: A, whatever you do, the most important is perseverance. So you have to hang on there, the longer, the better. Then some day, you will find you've already made a lot of progress.
Ingmar: Yeah, you are right. I must stop complaining and stick to it every day.
Torey: Yeah! Where there is a will, there is a way. | Ingmar wants to improve handwriting but can't see the progress. Torey tells Ingmar the most important is perseverance. |
test_709 | Mohamad: Hi there! I am looking for a new car. I have this old Ford Pinto that I would like to trade in.
Avram: I see. You are in luck this month because all of our models are on sale! it is a perfect time to buy a new car since it's the end of the year.
Mohamad: Perfect! I like this one.
Avram: That is the Ford Focus. A very light but powerful vehicle. It comes with dual side airbags, power steering and power windows, tinted windows and your choice of either automatic or manual transmission.
Mohamad: Sounds like a good car! How many miles to the gallon?
Avram: It is a very fuel efficient vehicle giving you about 34 miles in the city and 40 on the highway.
Mohamad: That is really convenient. Especially now that fuel prices are so high! What's under the hood?
Avram: A very powerful 2. 5- liter turbocharged engine, Trust me, this car is fast!
Mohamad: Now for the most difficult question. What is the price tag for this lovely vehicle?
Avram: Very affordable sir. You can take it out of this lot today with 0 % down payment and no interest for the first year! You can test drive it now and we can sign the papers when we get back.
Mohamad: Great! Let's do it! | Avram introduces the Ford Focus to Mohamad who wants to buy a new car. Avram describes every detail of the car and Mohamad decides to have a test drive. |
test_710 | 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 take any laundry service during my stay here. I think you have added someone else's.
Glynnis: Ummmm...Sorry, would you mind waiting a moment? We check it with the department concerned.
Dayna: No. As long as we get this straightened out.
Glynnis: I'm very sorry. There has been a mistake. We'll correct the bill. Please take a look.
Dayna: Okay, here you are.
Glynnis: Goodbye. | Dayna is checking out and asks Glynnis for the bill. Glynnis gives Dayna a wrong bill at first then corrects it. |
test_711 | Erinna: Where to, ma'am?
Madam: The Grand Hotel.
Erinna: The Grand Hotel?
Madam: Yes. Do you know where it is?
Erinna: No, Madam. I don't think I do.
Madam: It's the 11th Avenue, Park Street.
Erinna: Oh, yes. I know where it is. | Erinna drives Madam to the Grand Hotel. |
test_712 | Adolphus: Can I help you, sir?
Clayton: Yes, please. I'm picking out some presents for my children and wife.
Adolphus: What kind of presents do you want?
Clayton: Actually, I don't know exactly. Do you have anything recommended?
Adolphus: OK. How about some very cool sneakers for your children? Anyway, it won't cost you much. It's only around $ 59. 95 for each pair. It might be cheaper than that in America.
Clayton: Hey, How did you know I came from America?
Adolphus: Just a hunch, sir.
Clayton: How much again?
Adolphus: $ 59. 95.
Clayton: That's really cheap for shoes like those. OK, I'll take 5 pairs.
Adolphus: Sorry, sir.
Clayton: Why not?
Adolphus: Because in this duty-free shop, your total expenditure cannot be over $ 300 and you also have one more present to buy for your wife.
Clayton: Oh, my God. I've totally forgotten about that. Anyway, I think she would like a bottle of perfume.
Adolphus: That's good. And I can also recommend you a good one. It's the brand of DENY.
Clayton: DENY? That's very expensive in America. It costs nearly $ 70 for only 50ml. DKNY?
Adolphus: It's $ 60 here.
Clayton: That's very unbelievable. Is it fake?
Adolphus: Of course not, sir.
Clayton: OK, I'll take one. | Clayton buys gifts for his children and wife in a duty-free shop where Adolphus is working at. Adolphus recommends presents for Clayton. |
test_713 | Natassia: Your luggage is over 8 kilograms.
Nissy: Really? What can I do?
Natassia: You have to pay the excess luggage charge, please.
Nissy: OK. Can you give me a fragile label?
Natassia: Sure. Here you are. Attach the label to your luggage and put your bag here. | Nissy pays for Nissy's fragile luggage. |
test_714 | 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, would it be alright if you found the restaurant ?
Lona: ok... sure. | Lona wants to repay Fred while Fred wants to do the same. They decide to go dutch finally. |
test_715 | Ammamaria: It's a lovely day, isn't it?
Armand: Yeah, and most excitingly, I met the girl living under me today. She's really nice.
Ammamaria: Is she American?
Armand: Yeah, and most importantly, she's single! Man, I could tell from the moment I saw her, she's the girl of my dreams!
Ammamaria: So I take it you two are hitting it off? I know it's very convenient to be in a relationship with your neighbor, but what if you break up?
Armand: I don't know. I am not really worried about that. I don't wanna lose before even starting. Besides I think the other two American guys have also fallen for her.
Ammamaria: Sounds like you've got some competition. You made a move already?
Armand: Not yet. But I am thinking of inviting her to dinner sometime. I know some good restaurants nearby.
Ammamaria: That's nice. Having been here a little while surely gives you the advantage, eh?
Armand: You bet. Now that you mentioned it, I think I'll call her now and see if she is available tonight.
Ammamaria: Good luck!
Armand: Thanks! | Armand tells Ammamaria he falls in love with the girl living under him and she's very popular. Armand's going to call her now and invite her to dinner tonight. |
test_716 | Weslie: Thank you for bringing me here. What shall we order?
Alexei: Well, it all looks so good. How about ordering the steamed prawns?
Weslie: Really? I'd rather have the chicken feet to be honest.
Alexei: Ok then, let's get the chicken feet.
Weslie: How about drinks? Would you like beer or wine?
Alexei: I'd prefer wine. You?
Weslie: Wine's fine by me. Let's order a bottle of the house red then.
Alexei: Ok, a bottle of the house red please! | Weslie and Alexei order chicken feet and wine. |
test_717 | 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 this week.
Morley: Well, I hope they're paying you the big bucks for all this work. . .
Dorey: No, not exactly, I'm working for minimum wage. And they don't give extra pay for overtime. Overtime is our own time.
Morley: What? ! Isn't there a law against that, I think there is some legislation that requires employers to give their employees a fair rate of wages. You should know your rights! If you are putting in so many hours, they should give you some kind of compensation.
Dorey: They do give bonuses at the end of the year for the employees with highest productivity numbers, but frankly, it's not much of an incentive. They give us a bonus of ten dollars.
Morley: That's just wrong! why don't you just quit?
Dorey: I would, but I'm afraid I would't be able to find another job. I don't have very many job marketable skills, there aren't so many jobs that I'm qualified for.
Morley: it sounds like any job will be better than the one you have now! | Dorey works overtime every day and doesn't get enough paid. Morley thinks it's unfair and suggests Dorey quitting the job, but Dorey's afraid of being unemployed. |
test_718 | Freedom Travel: Freedom Travel. How may I help you?
Brandise: Yes, I'd like to make a flight reservation for the twenty third of this month.
Freedom Travel: Okay. What is your destination?
Brandise: Well. I'm flying to Helsinki, Finland.
Freedom Travel: Okay. Let me check what flights are available?.
Brandise: Okay.
Freedom Travel: And when will you be returning?
Brandise: Uh, well, I'd like to catch a return flight on the twenty ninth. Oh, and I'd like the cheapest flight available.
Freedom Travel: Okay. Let me see. Um, hmm ...
Brandise: Yeah?
Freedom Travel: Well, the price for the flight is almost double the price you would pay if you leave the day before 12 AM.
Brandise: Whoo. Let's go with the cheaper flight. By the way, how much is it?
Freedom Travel: It's only $980.
Brandise: Alright. Well, let's go with that.
Freedom Travel: Okay. That's flight 1070 from Salt Lake City to New York, Kennedy Airport, transferring to flight 90 from Kennedy to Helsinki.
Brandise: And what are the departure and arrival times for each of those flights?
Freedom Travel: It leaves Salt Lake City at 10:00 AM, arriving in New York at 4:35 PM, then transferring to flight 90 at 5:55 PM, and arriving in Helsinki at 8:30 AM the next day.
Brandise: Alright. And, uh, I'd like to request a vegetarian meal.
Freedom Travel: Sure, no problem. And could I have you name please? | Brandise is calling Freedom Travel to make a round trip flight reservation to and back from Helsinki and asks for the cheapest flight available. |
test_719 | Flora: Hey, Paul, you're still having Thanksgiving dinner at my house on Thursday, right?
Paul: Yeah, thanks again for the invitation. I was worried I'd have to spend it alone after my parents announced they'd be in Finland.
Flora: I think it's strange that you're not going with them. Is it because of the cold weather in Northern Europe?
Paul: Not exactly. I have a lot of work to do next week.
Flora: Well, I'm glad you won't be alone on a holiday. It'll be great to have you celebrate with us. The more the merrier!
Paul: Exactly, how many people will be there?
Flora: Let's see, my parents, my grandpa, my sister, my brother-in-law, my niece and my two cousins, plus us. So, ten people altogether.
Paul: Should I bring anything?
Flora: Nope, we've got it covered.
Paul: Come on, I hate to show up empty-handed. You are being so generous to have me. I know! I'll bring pie. I'll make a great pumpkin pie.
Flora: Sounds delicious, but my sister has already volunteered for dessert. Look, don't worry about it. There will be tons of food. Turkey, stuffing, green beans, sweet potatoes.
Paul: Wow, I'm getting hungry just thinking about it. How about this, I'll bring a nice bottle of wine. You can never have too much of that.
Flora: Well, isn't that the truth? Sounds good to me. | Paul will go to celebrate Thanksgiving Day with Flora's family and he decides to take a bottle of wine as the gift after discussion with Flora. |
test_720 | Dennis: Hi, Monica, congratulations! Your presentation at the meeting was very successful and everyone was impressed by your speech. And it was so persuasive and I bet our clients will be convinced to invest their money in this project. You really made a big contribution to our company.
Monica: Thank you, I just tried my best. I am very happy to know you like it.
Dennis: You must have been prepared for a long time. Some statistics in this presentation are not easy to find, right?
Monica: Well, yes. Several colleagues from different departments helped me with that. They are very supportive. I consulted an economic expert last week. He was very kind to give valuable suggestions.
Dennis: Now, the effort pays off. You have accomplished something.
Monica: Come on, don't flatter me anymore. I took the job because I love being challenged. But I can't get this turned around without the support from you people. | Dennis thanks Monica for giving a successful project presentation at the meeting. Monica attributes the success to collaboration. |
test_721 | 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: Ah, well, just press this button.
Josee: Oh, yeah. And from here, it's a dollar fifty.
Josee: Okay.
Lin: Then, get on the train at platform number 4.
Josee: Alright. Oh, and how often do the trains come around this time of day?
Lin: Usually, they come about every six minutes.
Josee: Okay. And where do I get off the train?
Lin: Get off at State Street Station, three stops from here.
Josee: Okay. I got it. Thanks for your help.
Lin: No problem. Good luck. | Josee wants to go to the science museum but loses the way. Lin helps Josee buy the ticket and gives Josee directions. |
test_722 | 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 there, too?
Quintina: No, that's to the left, three windows down the hall. | Vivyanne is sending a package with the help of Quintina. |
test_723 | 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.
Kikelia: Oh, you know, we are not middle-aged. You're old, and I'm aging.
Ethel: Oh, fool! You're nearly seventy and I'm in the low sixties. Would you like to spend the rest of the afternoon squabbling about this?
Kikelia: I can if you like. | A couple is arguing about whether they are middle-aged. Ethel thinks they are middle-aged but Kikelia disagrees. |
test_724 | 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 about a medium Pepsi?
Hedvig: Is that everything?
Andre: That'll be all. Thanks.
Hedvig: You're welcome, and your total is $ 5. 48.
Andre: Thank you. Here you go. | Andre orders a double cheeseburger, fries, and drink. |
test_725 | Liana: Hello! I'm now trying to take a bath, but there are too many buttons, would tell me how to use them?
Rodger: I see, we have an explanation left on the table. If you follow the direction, it's quite simple.
Liana: I read it, but I couldn't understand it. Would you come to my room and tell me how to use them?
Rodger: Oh, certainly.
Liana: And also tell me how to use other switches. | Liana asks Rodger to teach Liana how to use the bath. |
test_726 | Bill: Ah, ah, ah. . . .
Ugo: All right, Bill. Here's your daily exercise schedule. You are to jog before breakfast.
Bill: Jog?
Ugo: Then , you are to walk to work.
Bill: Walk?
Ugo: Thirty minutes in gym at lunch time.
Bill: Oh no.
Ugo: Use the stairs, never the elevator.
Bill: Oh , dear.
Ugo: And three times a week, you can either swim, play racketball , or hand ball.
Bill: Oh no.
Ugo: OK, you can stop now. It's time for the dance class.
Bill: Dance class! I don't know how.
Ugo: You will.
Bill: Oh. . . | Ugo has made a harsh daily exercise schedule for Bill. |
test_727 | Prasun: Did your meal meet with your approval?
Joby: Our meal was absolutely perfect!
Prasun: How about a dessert to top off that wonderful meal?
Joby: Dessert sounds perfect, but I would like to split something with my friends.
Prasun: On this evening's dessert list, we have chocolate mousse cake, homemade fresh strawberry shortcake, and a spicy rum apple crisp.
Joby: I think that the apple crisp would be wonderful.
Prasun: One dessert will serve two, so would you like to split a second one?
Joby: We would also like a piece of chocolate mousse cake. Could you bring us four dessert forks, please?
Prasun: How about some coffee and tea as well?
Joby: We are all tea drinkers. Please bring us four teas.
Prasun: I will prepare your desserts and have someone bring you your drinks right away.
Joby: The hot drinks first would be great. Thanks! | Joby orders some desserts and tea after a perfect meal and Joby will share with friends.. |
test_728 | 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: See you. | Staffard and Mr. Simpson will have lunch together. |
test_729 | Kelsi: We're having a department meeting at 10 o'clock, ok?
Leorah: That's fine. . . I need to pick up some stationary-you know, a stapler, scissors, files, who should I see about that?
Kelsi: See Julie, the receptionist. She knows where all that stuff is kept. You might like a calendar for you desk. She can give you one of those too.
Leorah: Thanks. I need to make a few photocopies.
Kelsi: The photocopier is near my office. Come on, I'll show you where it is.
Leorah: Do you enjoy working in this office?
Kelsi: Yes, I do. Everyone's really friendly. Sometimes, I wish I worked outdoors more, especially during the summer.
Leorah: What's usually discussed at the department meetings?
Kelsi: We usually tell each other where we are with various clients and potential clients. The boss assigns extra duties to people who she thinks can best deal with them. It's also a chance to put forward su | Kelsi and Leorah will have a department meeting. Kelsi tells Leorah how to get stationeries and introduces about the meeting. |
test_730 | Inna: What are you working on?
Audry: I'm figuring out my budget.
Inna: What budget?
Audry: I'm making a shopping budget, so that I don't spend too much money.
Inna: How much money can you spend?
Audry: I can only spend $ 300 a month.
Inna: Why only $ 300?
Audry: I need to save the rest.
Inna: For what?
Audry: I need to pay my bills.
Inna: Your budget is a good idea.
Audry: I know. It's going to save me a lot of money, I hope. | Audry introduces the shopping budget which is used to save money to Inna. Inna thinks it's good. |
test_731 | 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 video.
Loree: That won't be a problem.
Neale: If you damage the video, you will be fined.
Loree: I won't damage it. | Neale helps Loree to return a book and check out a video in the library. |
test_732 | 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 will put you on our regular staff after six months time and your salary will be raised to 5, 000 yuan a month.
Ballam: I thought the starting salary is too low.
Apple Corporation: What is the lowest salary you may consider?
Ballam: I hope to make 4, 000 yuan a month for supporting my family.
Apple Corporation: That's all right. We will pay you 4, 000 yuan a month for supporting your family. Would you like to start on next Monday?
Ballam: No problem. Thank you for hiring me, I am very proud to be employed by your company and I will come in at eight o'clock sharp Monday. | Apple Corporation calls to inform Ballam that Ballam was going to be hired, and agrees to raise the starting salary after discussion. |
test_733 | 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 in alone.
Ted: Could you come to the station for more questioning?
Rayshell: That'll be fine. | Rayshell tells Ted Rayshell witnessed the robbery and agrees to take more questions in the station. |
test_734 | Noelyn: How come you're still up? Shouldn't you be asleep by now?
Mervin: I've been having a hard time sleeping lately.
Noelyn: As far as I know, insomnia is usually caused by stress. Are you stressed at all?
Mervin: Well, I'm really worried about my grades. I didn't think this course would be so stressful.
Noelyn: You're a good student. I'm sure you can do well. What you need to do is to relax.
Mervin: You're probably right. I just wish it were that simple. How can I stop feeling so anxious all the time?
Noelyn: Taking a yoga class or learning some relaxation techniques can help you cope with your stress.
Mervin: I don't really have time to learn anything new. I need to spend my time studying!
Noelyn: You need to take some breaks throughout the day. Studying all day isn't very usually effective.
Mervin: You're right. I usually end up staring at my computer or checking my email instead of doing my work for class.
Noelyn: How about listen to some music. I heard that listening to music can make people calm down and release their stress. At least you don't have to learn to listen.
Mervin: Really? What kind of music do you suggest?
Noelyn: Maybe you should listen to light music or classical music. Just don't listen to some rock and roll.
Mervin: That's fantastic. I'm going to go try that out in my room now. good night!
Noelyn: Good night, sleep tight. Don't let the bed bugs bite! | Mervin has insomnia because of academic stress and Noelyn suggests Mervin relax and listen to some light or classical music to release pressure. Mervin will try now. |
test_735 | Ritchie: Let's go to Burger Queen for lunch. They have good cheese burgers.
Lesli: OK. I am hungry, too. I like their milkshake. They're very creamy and tasty.
Ritchie: Look at the long line, there are always a lot of people waiting in lines just for the cheese burger. It must be very delicious.
Lesli: Yup. But, this also means we have to wait to order our food.
Ritchie: Come on. It is worth waiting. Their cheese burgers are really popular. Once you have it, you will love it.
Lesli: Well, sounds very attractive. I just tried their vanilla milkshake last time, and it was really delicious.
Ritchie: Yup, they have good French fries as well. Not very thick, but crispy enough. You should try them with some mayonnaise sauce. That is the Belgium style. You will love it.
Lesli: OK, I think I know what to order for my lunch now. But, eating too much fried food really makes me fat.
Ritchie: Come on. You just have it once in a while, not every day. It will not harm you.
Lesli: That's true. You can hear my tummy grumbling. I am really hungry!
Ritchie: Be patient. Good food never comes fast.
Lesli: Ok! | Ritchie and Lesli go to Burger Queen for lunch, but there's a long line and they have to wait. Lesli is going to order French fries that Ritchie recommends. |
test_736 | Dorris: I'm here to sign the agreement.
Mauritz: I'm sorry. The agreement hasn't been fully prepared. It will be ready by tomorrow.
Dorris: Can you speed it up and let us have it today?
Mauritz: I will try my best. Here is the draft. Would you please go over it and see if any modifications are needed?
Dorris: Let me have a look. Well, it contains basically all we have agreed upon.
Mauritz: How about the terms concerning packing?
Dorris: I don't think so.
Mauritz: If you totally agree, I'll type the agreement this evening and have it duplicated for signatures.
Dorris: That's fine. | Mauritz gives Dorris an agreement draft and Dorris thinks it good. Mauritz will get the agreement ready this evening. |
test_737 | Harry: I swear I will never shop at a street market in China. It's a terrible place full of excellent profiteers! You have to keep an eye whenever it comes to paying for something.
Iago: cool down, Harry! What are you really mad about? Did you get ripped off?
Harry: yes. Last Sunday I went to a nearby market. It was on open-air fair. I chanced upon this bag and bought it on the spot, without even trying to strike a bargain. I paid one hundred and twenty. And just now I was told by my Chinese colleagues I bought it overpriced. I could have talked my way to thirty.
Iago: is that so? I'm afraid people here will not take pity on unlucky guys like you. Bargaining has always been an indispensable procedure in business deals. It's the norm of free trade. The seller sets a preposterous price, and the buyer tries his best to bring it down, until a compromise is reached. Yet you ignored the process. No wonder you ended up easy prey.
Harry: but don't you think it annoying to overcharge the customers by such a handsome margin?
Iago: of course, that's something really irritating. And the only way to avoid being trapped is to know in advance about the real worth of the stuff. I recommend you to consult the price tags in the supermarket first. And then you may negotiate for a fair deal. | Harry is mad because he bought a bag overpriced at a street market in China. Iago says it's common and people should know the real worth and then negotiate for a fair deal. |
test_738 | Nealson: Katie, have you looked at your evaluation yet?
Katie: Yes, I have.
Nealson: Let's go over some of these areas. You are always available to work. But you've arrived late several times. Since I've spoken to you about this, you have improved.
Katie: I've been trying. I was only late once last month.
Nealson: That's good. One more thing, Katie, when you don't have a customer, you're always standing there daydreaming. If I ask you to do something, you're always willing. But when you don't have customers, I expect you to polish the jewelry and the mirrors, put new paper in the cash register, restock the boxes and do other things without being asked.
Katie: OK. | Nealson reviews Katie's working evaluation and comes up with new requirements for Katie. |
test_739 | Darlene: Hi, Dan, I'm calling to check on that order of 100 computers were the tenth of September. However, it has been delayed for 2 days.
Dan: Yes, I know. I mean to call you and tell you that the factory is short of hands at the moment. They say they can get the order to you by the eighteenth.
Darlene: Oh, that's too late. If you can give me Steve's phone number, I'll call him and tell him about this. Do you have his number handy?
Dan: Yes, it's 87506638.
Darlene: Sorry, is that double 6 or double 3?
Dan: Double 6.
Darlene: I suppose he can't really complain. Those computers are a bargain.
Dan: Exactly. A few days, it shouldn't make that much difference. Thanks for understanding, Darlene.
Darlene: No problem. | Darlene calls to check the delayed order. Dan tells her the situation. Darlene will talk to Steve. |
test_740 | 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 printer's being copied. They'll be back tomorrow before 1 o'clock. | Mr. Foster wants the training manuals to be sent this afternoon but Mr. Blake explains that they haven't been printed out yet. |
test_741 | 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 and Nick talk about the difficulty of not having a personal computer. |
test_742 | Dexter: I am sorry, sir. I have broken the reading lamp in my room.
Orbadiah: Well, sir. May I have your room number?
Dexter: 503. I would like to pay for it.
Orbadiah: Please fill out the form first.
Dexter: OK, can you bring me a new one?
Orbadiah: Of course. | Dexter will pay for the broken lamp and Orbadiah will replace it. |
test_743 | Anitra: How large is the plant?
Orsola: It covers an area of 75, 000 square meters.
Anitra: It's much larger than I expected. When was the plant set up?
Orsola: In the early 70s. We'll soon be celebrating the 30th anniversary.
Anitra: Congratulations!
Orsola: Thank you.
Anitra: How many employees do you have in this plant?
Orsola: 500. We're running on three shifts.
Anitra: Does the plant work with everything from the raw material to the finished product?
Orsola: Our associates specializing in these fields make some access - ries. Well, here we're at the production shop. Shall we start with the assembly line?
Anitra: That's fine. | Anitra and Orsola visit a plant. Orsola introduces its occupy, history, and employee number. |
test_744 | Meta: Employees in this company have to have a good command of English. Do you think you are proficient in both written and spoken English?
Jermaine: Yes, I think I am quite proficient in both written and spoken English.
Meta: Well, then, please tell me about your English education.
Jermaine: I have been studying English since junior high school. And I majored in English in college.
Meta: I see, do you speak any other languages?
Jermaine: Yes, I speak a little French and Japanese. | Meta asks Jermaine about Jermaine's mastery of English and other languages. |
test_745 | 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 too small and not in proper condition.
Lorianna: Why don't we build a new one as soon as possible?
Zora: There may be some problems with it.
Lorianna: What's the problem then?
Zora: As far as I know, money is. It's not likely to be solved soon, I guess.
Lorianna: I believe our headmaster will ask the local government to help us build a new one.
Zora: I think so. It's quite likely that the decision will be made before the end of this term. | Lorianna and Zora talk about the possibility of building a new lab building and believe the headmaster will ask the local government for help. |
test_746 | Adriena: Vet, can you tell us what you usually do to deal with stress and depression?
Vet: I eat a cucumber and go to bed. I figure it's a healthy alternative to chocolate.
Adriena: Do you ever feel that having a baby has stopped you from your goals or dreams?
Vet: I always wanted to be a cheerleader, and that won't happen, I also miss out on a lot of freedom. No one makes me come home on time, and I probably wouldn't normally, but I now have a responsibility to my baby.
Adriena: What is your favorite part of having a daughter?
Vet: It is so hard to narrow it down to one thing. I love the way she looks at me and admires me. She lets me feel so much love. She is innocent and pure. The best part of being with her is watching her go through every stage knowing there is somebody who loves her.
Adriena: What are your plans for the future?
Vet: I am going to be a lawyer. Down the road, I hope to move out of Utah.
Adriena: What are some of your future goals and dreams?
Vet: I want to start small. First and foremost, I am looking forward to graduating from high school. I eventually want to get married. Having a father figure in my baby's life is important to me because I missed out on that. I want to start modeling again, and I hope to keep up with my dancing and singing. It is also important to keep family traditions for me and my baby.
Adriena: What is your favorite quote?
Vet: What happens in the dark will come out in the light. There is nothing that you can try to hide without it coming out sometime. It is important not to hide anything from yourself or anybody else.
Adriena: What advice would you give teens?
Vet: Take things slow, and be a kid as long as you possibly can. Don't expect everything to be perfect, and make decisions for yourself. Live life to the fullest. Love yourself first, and everything else will fall into place. | Adriena interviews Vet, a high school girl who has become a mother. She shows her love to her daughter and talks about her future plans and gives advice to teens. |
test_747 | Alan: You should have seen the line at the housing office. It took me an hour to make my dormitory deposit for next year. Have you made yours yet?
Javier: No, I'm not sure I'm going to.
Alan: There's not much time left. The deadline's May 1. That is just two weeks from now. Are you short of cash?
Javier: No, I'm Okay.
Alan: You'd better hurry up if you want a dorm room next September. There aren't enough rooms for every one, and first year students have priority.
Javier: Well, I've been thinking about living off campus.
Alan: Have you any idea of how much that would cost? There is the rent, utilities, and you'd probably need a car.
Javier: I know it would be more expensive. I think I can handle it though. The dorm is just so noisy that I can't get anything done. Maybe my grades would be better if I had some peace and quiet in a place of my own.
Alan: You should study in the library the way I do. Think of the money you'd save.
Javier: I've got to think it over some more. There's still two weeks left in April. | Alan and Javier are talking about the dormitory deposit for next year. Javier wants to live off campus because Javier wants a quiet place. Alan thinks it's too expensive compared with living in the school dorm room. |
test_748 | Farah: Look, here is a copy of the Washington Post. Do you know when it was founded?
Jasper: I happened to have a book right here about the development of newspapers. Let me see. Oh, it was founded in December eighteen seventy-seven by Stilson Hutchens.
Farah: Which newspaper is elder, the New York Times or the Washington Post?
Jasper: The New York Times. It was founded in September eighteen fifty-one by Henry Raymond and George Jones.
Farah: How about the Los Angeles Times?
Jasper: It was first published in December eighteen eighty-one, under the direction of Nathan Cole Junior and Thomas Guardineer. | Jasper tells Farah the founders and founding times of the Washington Post, the New York Times, and the Los Angeles Times. |
test_749 | Walter: Excuse me.
Dieter: Yes, sir. Can I help you?
Walter: Um, this steak, I asked for to be medium rare.
Dieter: Medium rare, that's right, sir. I remember your order.
Walter: Well, I'm afraid it isn't. It's a bit too well done and rather tough. Would you mind changing?
Dieter: If it is not to your satisfaction, I'll certainly bring you another. But I'm afraid you may have to wait for a few minutes.
Walter: Yes, that's all right. Thank you very much. | Walter is not satisfied with the steak and Dieter will change it. |
test_750 | 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 asked for it. Why don't you put on an Elvis'song for him.
Lucy: I'll put the song at the front of the list. | Lory tries to persuade Lucy to sing but Lucy would rather just listen. |
test_751 | Cathryn: Excuse me. Can you tell me how to get started using these machines?
Johnson: Of course. Are you a new member here?
Cathryn: Yes.
Johnson: Welcome. My name is Johnson.
Cathryn: Nice to meet you.
Johnson: Do you have any experience using weights?
Cathryn: No, I don't. So I need some help.
Johnson: Well, first it is important to go through a good stretch. You must warm up properly so that you don't hurt yourself on the machines.
Cathryn: Yes, I know that. Derek just led me through the warm up in the aerobics room. So I'm ready, I think. I can start using the machines.
Johnson: Alright. Great. Then we must get a card for you.
Cathryn: What do you mean--a membership card? I already have one.
Johnson: No. Not that. I mean a training card. The card allows you to keep track of how much weight you use on each machine. Here, let me show you.
Cathryn: I'm ready.
Johnson: Now, you can see that on this card there are all the machines listed. So, when you go through the series of twelve machines, you enter in the number of repetitions you do. And you also enter in the weight at which you set the machine.
Cathryn: I see. So this card helps me to keep track of my progress.
Johnson: Yes. And it also reminds you what is a suitable weight for each machine. Today, I will go through the machines with you one by one. I will show you how to use them. And we will determine what is a good starting weight for you.
Cathryn: Alright. Great.
Johnson: So you write your name and member number at the top of the card. And then, after you exercise each time, you file the card here.
Cathryn: Great. Why don't we start on the machines?
Johnson: Are you alright? Can you do more?
Cathryn: I'm sorry. I know there are still seven machines. But I'm exhausted.
Johnson: That's okay. Don't worry. It's important not to push yourself. Especially not at the beginning.
Cathryn: What can I do though? I don't know the proper settings for the rest of the machines.
Johnson: We can just go through them next time. It's no problem. Really. The most important thing is to know your limits. So if you feel burned out now, it is good to stop. Because if you strain a muscle or hurt your back, then you won't be able to exercise for a couple weeks. Right?
Cathryn: Yes. I suppose it's best to stop. | Cathryn is a new member who wants to use the machines. Johnson teaches Cathryn to get a card to keep track of the progress and record the suitable weight for each machine. Cathryn stops training as Johnson suggests and will go through the rest of the machines next time. |
test_752 | Tom: Hi, is that Sara?
Sara: Speaking.
Tom: This is Tom. Sorry to bother you at supper time.
Sara: Not at all.
Tom: My little girl Maria has a high fever. We're taking her to hospital in a short time.
Sara: I'm sorry to hear that. Is there anything I can do for you?
Tom: Do you mind taking care of my son Ken? We can't take him along.
Sara: OK. Can I bring him to my house?
Tom: Thank you. But he hasn't finished his dinner yet.
Sara: No problem. He can have dinner with us, and then, my son will play games with him.
Tom: I really appreciate your help. | Tom asks Sara to help to take care of his son when he takes his daughter to the hospital. |
test_753 | 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 understand the meaning of those painting. They are too abstract for me. I didn't pay much attention in art class at school.
Alysa: Art isn't for everyone. I'm going to an exhibition tomorrow at the national gallery. It's an exhibition of greek and roman sculpture.
Tania: I like sculpture, especially that form ancient rome or Greece. What time are you thinking of going? I'd love to go with you.
Alysa: I thought I'd have an early lunch and go immediately afterwards. Does that sound ok to you? Bus 51 goes directly there.
Tania: That sounds fine. What time shall we meet at the bus stop?
Alysa: Let's meet at 12:30. it will probably take us there or four hours to see all of the exhibits. | Tania who hardly knows anything about art or sculpture will go to an exhibition with Alysa tomorrow. They will meet at bus stop at 12:30. |
test_754 | Armond: Hey, How's it going?
Kata: Not good. I lost my backpack.
Armond: Oh, that's too bad. Is anything important in it?
Kata: Just my wallet. There's some money in it.
Armond: Is your ID lost?
Kata: No, thank god.
Armond: Was your backpack stolen?
Kata: No, I took a taxi yesterday, and I left it in the car.
Armond: Sorry to hear that. Did you call the driver?
Kata: No, I didn't ask for the recipt so I don't have the number.
Armond: That's too bad. Is there anything I can do?
Kata: Can I borrow some money?
Armond: Sure, how much do you need?
Kata: About 50 dollars.
Armond: That's no problem.
Kata: Thanks. I'll pay you back on Friday.
Armond: That'll be fine. Here you are.
Kata: Thank you.
Armond: What are you going to do now?
Kata: I'm going to take a bus home, and ask for some money from my mom.
Armond: If you wait a minute I drive you home.
Kata: That's really nice of you! | Kata borrows some money from Armond because Kata's backpack and wallet were lost and cannot take it back. Armond will drive Kata home. |
test_755 | 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 cheaper, but it takes a long time.
Broderic: I'm sure you will enjoy yourselves.
Harry: Don't be so sure. We may not go anywhere. My wife always worries too much. Who's going to look after the dog? Who's going to look after the house? Who's going to look after the garden? We have to solve these things before we can go to travel. | Harry and his wife may go abroad during the holidays. However, they might not go anywhere because his wife always worries too much. |
test_756 | Andie: Excuse me, could you tell me where Peking University is on this map?
Erny: Let me see. Here it is.
Andie: Could you tell me how to get there?
Erny: I ' m afraid I can ' t because I ' m a stranger here.
Andie: Oh, thanks all the same.
Erny: Not at all. You can ask the policeman over there. | Andie wants to go to Peking University. Erny suggests asking the policeman. |
test_757 | Aloisia: Did you see the way that Mirella came to work yesterday? Ever since she came back from that conference in Silicon Valley, she's been coming to work dressed in jeans and sweatshirts. It's like she's decided to make herself at home in her office. I don't know how long it'll take before the management talks to her about it.
Belinda: She was really influenced by the way they do things on the west coast. I guess the working atmosphere is a lot more relaxed and casual in California. It comes from the information technology industry. . there isn't such a large division between home and office, so people want to work in the clothes they feel more relaxed in.
Aloisia: Maybe so, but it seems kind of strange, which the rest of us in white shirts, dark suites, and ties.
Belinda: It's not as bad as that. . . We are allowed to wear more casual jackets and trousers. Besides, didn't you hear what Mirella found on her desk this morning?
Aloisia: What's that?
Belinda: Management decided to give her four brand new white dress. That's their way of telling her that her new style of dressing down is not quite acceptable. | Aloisia and Belinda talks about Mirella dressed casually after she came back from Silicon Valley. Managements put white shirts on her desk to warn her. |
test_758 | Bill: Bill, how can you hear so happy today?
Ginny: Aha. I've read of my roommate. I made a move today.
Bill: Really? What was the matter?
Ginny: You knew Brain Locker?
Bill: Brain Locker? No, I don't think so. What does he look like?
Ginny: Well, he's thin and tall. He has brown hair, a holt nose, green eyes and wearing glasses.
Bill: Mm. I've seen him a couple of times, I think. | Bill tells Bill that he has made a move to read of his roommate. |
test_759 | 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 this situation.
Mike: But Jason and Laura had been together for 3 years. Don't you think his reaction would be one of both anger and sadness?
Levy: At this point, no. I think he would react the way most guys would and then later on, we would see his real feelings.
Mike: I'm not so sure about that.
Levy: Let's try it my way and you can see how you feel when you're saying your lines. After that, if it still doesn't feel right we can try something else. | Levy and Mike have a disagreement on how to act out a scene. Levy proposes that Mike can try to act in Levy's way. |
test_760 | Weslie: Thank you for bringing me here. What shall we order?
Alexei: Well, it all looks so good. How about ordering the steamed prawns?
Weslie: Really? I'd rather have the chicken feet to be honest.
Alexei: Ok then, let's get the chicken feet.
Weslie: How about drinks? Would you like beer or wine?
Alexei: I'd prefer wine. You?
Weslie: Wine's fine by me. Let's order a bottle of the house red then.
Alexei: Ok, a bottle of the house red please! | Weslie and Alexei decide to order chicken feet and wine. |
test_761 | 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 did everything at once.
Carleen: Good for you! You've got new curtains too. That's a very nice shade of blue. This sofa is very comfortable. I could sit on it all day!
Kate: Do you like my carpet? Be honest! Tell me what you really think.
Carleen: To be honest, it looks like your old carpet. Is it really new or did you just have your old cleaned?
Kate: Well spotted! I actually had it cleaned twice, because it was so dirty. The rug is new. You remember my trip to china? Well, I bought is there. | Kate saved money to buy new furniture and do some decorating. James loves her suite and spots that her carpet is the old one. |
test_762 | Jan: Have you decided what you're going to do during your holiday?
Mylo: Yes. I'm going to travel around Europe.
Jan: Wow, that sounds great! Where are you going?
Mylo: I think I will start off in Paris. Then I ' m going to take the train to Nice and then go on to Milan.
Jan: Oh that will be lovely. What are you going to do?
Mylo: I would like to visits their museums.
Jan: Will you come back from Milan.
Mylo: No, I'll go to the UK then.
Jan: Oh, where do you plan to go in Britain?
Mylo: I'll go to Edinburgh to attend the festival.
Jan: Oh yes and it's very famous. Please make sure you buy me a souvenir!
Mylo: Oh, don't worry, I have kept that in mind! | Mylo is going to travel around Europe and will buy Jan a souvenir. |
test_763 | Mayda: We're flying to Florida tomorrow to visit my grandmother. She's going to take me to Disney World.
Quintana: Will that be your first time there?
Mayda: Yes, but my grandmother goes every time someone visits her. She really knows her way around. | Mayda's grandmother will take Mayda to Disney World. |
test_764 | Mrs. Robinson: Steve, thanks for looking after Johnny.
Steve: It was a pleasure, Mrs. Robinson.
Mrs. Robinson: And this kitchen is so clean. Did you help Johnny with that?
Steve: I helped break. . . I mean WASH. . . all the dishes!
Mrs. Robinson: That's great. And the garbage, too?
Steve: Yeah, uh, it's outside. Listen, I really have to be going now.
Mrs. Robinson: Thanks for your help! | Steve broke all the dishes while looking after Johnny. He's leaving the house when facing Mrs. Robinson's appreciation. |
test_765 | Shawn: What's wrong with you? Why are you scratching so much?
Randie: I feel itchy! I can't stand it anymore! I think I may be coming down with something. I feel lightheaded and weak.
Shawn: Let me have a look. Whoa! Get away from me!
Randie: What's wrong?
Shawn: I think you have chicken pox! You are contagious! Get away! Don't breathe on me!
Randie: Maybe it's just a rash or an allergy! We can't be sure until I see a doctor.
Shawn: Well in the meantime you are a biohazard! I didn't get it when I was a kid and I've heard that you can even die if you get it as an adult!
Randie: Are you serious? You always blow things out of proportion. In any case, I think I'll go take an oatmeal bath. | Shawn suspects that Randie has chicken pox and wants to keep away from Randie. Randie thinks Shawn is exaggerating. |
test_766 | Doralynn: What makes you think you are able to do the job?
Valera: My major is Automobile Designing and I have received my master's degree in science. I think I can do it well.
Doralynn: What kind of work were you responsible for in the past employment?
Valera: I am a student engineer who mainly took charge of understanding of the mechanical strength and corrosion resistance of various materials. | Doralynn asks Valera about Valera's qualification for the job. |
test_767 | Emmott: It's time for desserts! Are you still hungry?
Greek yogurt: I've always got room for something sweet!
Emmott: what are you going to try first?
Greek yogurt: I've never tried traditional Greek yogurt, so I want to try that first.
Emmott: do they serve the yogurt with anything?
Greek yogurt: I believe they add locally produced honey to it.
Emmott: that sounds good. I'm going to start with an Italian tiramisu.
Greek yogurt: do you want to try some of my yogurt. It's a favorite everyday dessert in Greece.
Emmott: ok. Mmm.
Greek yogurt: what do you think? How does it taste?
Emmott: it's nice, but it's rather plain. Do you want to try my tiramisu?
Greek yogurt: sure. I'll just have a bite.
Emmott: what do you think? Does it taste good?
Greek yogurt: it's absolutely delicious! That is the best tiramisu I've ever had!
Emmott: I'm glad you like it. I don't care for it. Why don't you finish my tiramisu so that I can try one of those fried bananas?
Greek yogurt: ok. I've had one of those before. They're really sweet and crunchy.
Emmott: do you know where they are from.
Greek yogurt: I believe they are a local delicacy in the South.
Emmott: do you want me to get you one, too?
Greek yogurt: yeah, why not? We've already pigged out as it is!
Emmott: ok, I'll be back with two fried bananas in a few minutes. Wait for me here! | Greek yogurt tries Greek yogurt which Emmott thinks it's rather plain. Emmott has an Italian tiramisu which Greek yogurt thinks delicious. They both decide to have fried bananas and Emmott will bring bananas back. |
test_768 | Steven: Hi, Tony. You look unhappy. What's wrong?
Tony: Oh, Steven, I made a big mistake.
Steven: What happened?
Tony: I really wish I hadn't done it.
Steven: What on earth are you talking about?
Tony: I got caught cheating. I feel so ashamed. The teacher saw me and told me I failed.
Steven: What were you thinking?
Tony: You know my father. If I fail, he'll kill me. I have to do well.
Steven: But what you should do is study hard.
Tony: I know. . . I know. . . it's all my fault. I feel awful that I didn't study, and I cheated, and I got caught.
Steven: So long as you learn from your mistakes. | Tony got caught cheating and feels ashamed. Steven tells him to learn from it and study hard. |
test_769 | Roy: Hey there, you look a little lost. Are you new here?
Allan: Yeah how'd you know?
Roy: You can always spot the newbies. I can give you a few pointers if you want. Were you trying to use this machine here?
Allan: Yeah! I just started my training today and I'm not really sure where to begin.
Roy: It's ok, I know how it is. This machine here will work out your upper body, mainly your triceps and biceps. Are you looking to develop strength or muscle tone and definition?
Allan: Well, I don't want to be ripped like you! I just want a good physique with weights and cardio.
Roy: In that case you want to work with less weight. You can start off by working ten to fifteen reps in four sets. Five kilo weights should be enough. Now it's very important that you stretch before pumping iron or you might pull a muscle.
Allan: Got it! Wow is that the weight you are lifting? My goodness that's a lot of weight!
Roy: It's not that much. Just watch. . . I'm ok. . . | Roy teaches Allan how to use the training machine and suggests starting working small reps if Allan wants a good physique. |
test_770 | Ricky: Would you like anything else, sir?
Vance: May I have some water, please?
Ricky: Certainly. Would you like your coffee with your dinner or later?
Vance: With my dinner, please. And can you take my order for dessert later?
Ricky: Of course. | Vance wants to have his coffee with his dinner and his order for dessert later. |
test_771 | Beverlee: I'd like to see that pen, please.
Milt: You mean this one?
Beverlee: No, the other one in the brown case.
Milt: Oh, this one... Here.
Beverlee: May I try it?
Milt: Sure.
Beverlee: It's very smooth. I'll take it.
Milt: Cash or charge?
Beverlee: Charge, please. | Beverlee buys a pen from Milt and pays by charge. |
test_772 | Shawn: What's wrong with you? Why are you scratching so much?
Randie: I feel itchy! I can't stand it anymore! I think I may be coming down with something. I feel lightheaded and weak.
Shawn: Let me have a look. Whoa! Get away from me!
Randie: What's wrong?
Shawn: I think you have chicken pox! You are contagious! Get away! Don't breathe on me!
Randie: Maybe it's just a rash or an allergy! We can't be sure until I see a doctor.
Shawn: Well in the meantime you are a biohazard! I didn't get it when I was a kid and I've heard that you can even die if you get it as an adult!
Randie: Are you serious? You always blow things out of proportion. In any case, I think I'll go take an oatmeal bath. | Shawn thinks Randie has chicken pox and warns Randie about the possible hazards but Randie thinks it will be fine. |
test_773 | Kriste: Hey Sarah, are you all right? You look upset.
Sarah: As a matter of fact, I am a bit upset. I just came out of a meeting and it didn't go very well.
Kriste: What happened?
Sarah: No one would listen to any of my suggestions. Instead, they just kept arguing with each other.
Kriste: Who was chairing the meeting?
Sarah: Bob.
Kriste: Well, I can tell you from experience that Bob might come off a little strong sometimes.
Sarah: That's exactly what happened! He kept interrupting everyone with his own suggestions and did not want to hear what others had to say. Then he expected everyone to agree with him.
Kriste: What was the meeting about?
Sarah: We were trying to come up with ideas to streamline the office's workflow to make it more efficient.
Kriste: It's ironic that the meeting was anything but efficient.
Sarah: Exactly. I had tons of ideas that I wanted to share, but they just wouldn't let me finish. What should I have done to get my point across?
Kriste: You have to keep things short and sweet. When you get a chance to speak, try not to get into too many unnecessary details.
Sarah: Short and sweet? But what if I have to explain something complicated?
Kriste: You can always bring up the main points during the meeting and speak to those who are directly involved after the meeting. Not everyone needs to know all that information.
Sarah: That's a good idea, I think I will try that at the next meeting. | Sarah is upset and complains to Kriste about an inefficient meeting and Bob's interruption. Kriste gives Sarah some suggestions on how to keep her speech short and sweet. |
test_774 | 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 fitness and fun andtry to better their time every year.
Ann: How long will it take to cycle one way, Robin?
Robin: About seven to nine hours for the average cyclists. Good cyclists can do it in four hours.
Ann: How many people will be taking part this year?
Robin: This is our biggest year ever. We have twelve hundred cyclists registered.
Ann: I doubt they'll block the road when the cyclists start out?
Robin: Don't worry, we've introduced the staggered starts to avoid these problems. Our first group will leave Ottawa at seven o'clock.
Ann: Thank you, Robin. Now down to the starting line of the university. | Ann interviews Robin about the mountain lake cycle tour. Robin introduces the event and explains its settings of the tour. |
test_775 | Andie: Hey, don't I know you from somewhere?
Nevins: No, sorry. I don't think so.
Andie: Didn't you use to work at Common Fitness Gym?
Nevins: No, I'm afraid I did not.
Andie: Oh, but I know you from somewhere else. Did you use to work at the movie theater downtown? You did. Yes. It's you. I go there all the time and you always sell me popcorn and soda.
Nevins: No, that's not me either. Sorry, ma'am. Perhaps I look familiar to you, but ...
Andie: No, I know you. I have met you before! Hold on. Let me think. This is driving me crazy. I know that we've talked before. Oh, I remember now. You work at the Whole Bean Cafe on the corner. It that right?
Nevins: No, wrong again. Sorry, ma'am, but I really have to get going. | Andie keeps asking where Nevins's from because she thinks she knows Nevins but Nevins denies it. |
test_776 | Benjamin: Hey, Benjamin, have you finished your report on the project?
Serena: Not yet. To tell you the truth, I don't know how to write it. I've considered it for several days.
Benjamin: What? Man, you don't know how to write a project report? That's sounds a little bit ridiculous.
Serena: Don't laugh at me, please. I'm serious. I've never been required to write this kind of report before, I only do the research reports.
Benjamin: Oh, sorry, I've totally forgotten that you are a workaholic.
Serena: So what items must be involved in this report?
Benjamin: First is your final conclusion on your work of this year, and then comes your plan for the next year.
Serena: Yeah, is that all?
Benjamin: Let me see, no, you have to include more details about your final conclusion, for example, your experiences in dealing with some emergent events.
Serena: That's too complicated.
Benjamin: And only that doesn't make a perfect one, you also have to pay attention to the format of the report.
Serena: Oh, my God, is there any fixed for mat for it-the one that I just need to fix my information in?
Benjamin: I'm sorry. There isn't. Because different people have to write different kinds of reports.
Serena: But I don't know how to work the Microsoft Words. Could you please give me a hand?
Benjamin: OK, no problem. But you have to learn it and then do it yourself next time. | Benjamin has trouble writing a project report. Benjamin teaches him that a good report involves a final conclusion on his work of this year, experiences in dealing with some emergent events, plan for the next year, and the format. |
test_777 | Anastasie: What else, Ma'am?
Marylinda: No, thanks. My husband said, We'd like to pay now.
Anastasie: Let me show you to the cashier's. It's 905 yuan in total.
Marylinda: What? Where does that five come from?
Anastasie: Oh, it's a service charge.
Marylinda: But I only have 900 in cash here. Can you let it go for 900 yuan?
Anastasie: Sorry, but we can't do that. It's store's rule.
Marylinda: My husband said he had a credit card. Do you accept credit card?
Anastasie: Yes.
Marylinda: Great. Here it is.
Anastasie: Here is the receipt. Wanna to have it wrapped, Ma'am?
Marylinda: Yes, please. Thank you very much.
Anastasie: It'll be great to have you again.
Marylinda: Thank you very much. | Anastasie requires 905 yuan in total, but Marylinda only has 900 in cash and asks for a release. Anastasie refuses, so Marylinda pays by her husband's credit card because it can be accepted. |
test_778 | Prasun: Did your meal meet with your approval?
Joby: Our meal was absolutely perfect!
Prasun: How about a dessert to top off that wonderful meal?
Joby: Dessert sounds perfect, but I would like to split something with my friends.
Prasun: On this evening's dessert list, we have chocolate mousse cake, homemade fresh strawberry shortcake, and a spicy rum apple crisp.
Joby: I think that the apple crisp would be wonderful.
Prasun: One dessert will serve two, so would you like to split a second one?
Joby: We would also like a piece of chocolate mousse cake. Could you bring us four dessert forks, please?
Prasun: How about some coffee and tea as well?
Joby: We are all tea drinkers. Please bring us four teas.
Prasun: I will prepare your desserts and have someone bring you your drinks right away.
Joby: The hot drinks first would be great. Thanks! | Joby orders the apple crisp, chocolate mousse cake and tea. Joby will share with Joby's friends. |
test_779 | Marry: Hi, Tom! This is Marry with Hans furniture store.
Tom: Yes, Marry?
Marry: I just wanted to let you to know that we had decided to offer the sales position to someone else.
Tom: I see.
Marry: We considered you very carefully but the other candidate has more experience.
Tom: Maybe so. But I'm fast learner and I'm willing to work overtime to learn the business.
Marry: I'm sure you are.
Tom: I must to ask you to reconsider your decision and give me a chance. | Mary from Hans furniture tells Tom they decide not to employ him but Tom asks the store to reconsider him. |
test_780 | Mr. Brown: Are you paid on a commission or salary basis now?
Brandice: I'm paid on a salary.
Mr. Brown: What's your monthly salary?
Brandice: At present I get 1, 800 yuan per month.
Mr. Brown: How much do you hope to get a month here?
Brandice: That's not the problem I care about. You can decide on my capacity and experience.
Mr. Brown: If we decide to hire you, we'd pay you two thousand and five hundred yuan a month at the start. You can have Saturdays and Sundays off. Besides, you may have a paid month holiday every year. How do you think about it?
Brandice: Thank you, Mr. Brown. I really appreciate your assistance. | Mr. Brown decides to hire Brandice with a higher salary and other benefits. |
test_781 | Odessa: Tom, as the manager of a company selling green products, you are now quite a successful businessman. When did you know you wanted to have your own company?
Tom: My family left Budapest in 1986 and settled in Canada where a lot of my friends' parents were highly successful businessmen. It seems so cool, so in high school, I started a web-designed company and learned a lot from that experience.
Odessa: How did you find the money for your present company then?
Tom: We've raised 18 million dollars from about 50 people. We're finally making money. I own 6% of the company and all employees get their shares.
Odessa: By the way, what aspects of your life are green?
Tom: I'm only mildly green. I do simple things and I'm a huge biker. I biked cross Canada.
Odessa: Do you think you have ever done anything wasteful?
Tom: We're always doing something wrong, but then, that will allow us to learn and grow. When I first started out, we made all the products ourselves, but that was a mistake. Now we work with other companies. We provide the materials, the product development and the design. They make the products then. | Odessa is interviewing Tom about how he had his own company, how he found the money, what aspects of his life are green, and if he has done something wasteful. |
test_782 | Geraldo: May I take your order now?
Evanne: Yes, I'll have a boiled egg with toast and orange juice, please.
Geraldo: How would you like your eggs?
Evanne: Hard-boiled, please.
Geraldo: And your toast, light or dark?
Evanne: Dark, please.
Geraldo: Now or later?
Evanne: Later will do.
Geraldo: Will there be anything else?
Evanne: No, that's all. Thanks.
Geraldo: One hard-boiled egg with toast and orange juice to follow.
Evanne: That's right.
Geraldo: Just a moment, please. | Geraldo helps Evanne order a hard-boiled egg with dark toast and orange juice to follow. |
test_783 | 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.
Derek: Well, you've got to prepare a lot of food and enough sleeping bags then.
David: Oh, we'll spend the nights in hotels and enjoy local food as we pass by. How does it sound, David?
Derek: It sounds good. You can do a lot of sightseeing, too.
David: Yes, we'll take our time. And we'll go to Five Lake Strict and the Wall Street.
Derek: So, you're going to have a really nice vacation.
David: You can say that again. | David tells David about David's planned a long trip for David's vacation. David thinks it's nice. |
test_784 | Anabel: Excuse me, Miss.
Jodi: What can I do for you?
Anabel: I've just heard an announcement that my flight has been delayed.
Jodi: What's your flight number?
Anabel: Flight CA216 to Chengdu.
Jodi: Yes, it's true. It has been delayed.
Anabel: Could you please tell me why?
Jodi: Yes, of course. The delay is due to heavy rain.
Anabel: How long will the delay be? Do you have any further information about it?
Jodi: I am sorry, we don't know the extent of the delay at present. But according to the latest weather forecast, there will be a change in weather soon.
Anabel: We have to wait. Well, is it possible for the rain to stop before noon?
Jodi: It's hard to say. Weather is so changeable in the summer. Please listen to the latest announcement about your flight.
Anabel: Yes, I will. Thanks a lot. Bye!
Jodi: Bye | Anabel inquires the reason and the extent of the flight delay. Jodi can't tell because of the changeable weather. |
test_785 | Chicky: It's grandpa's birthday next week. We must have a surprise party.
Harriot: A party? Do you mean you want to have loud music and food everywhere?
Chicky: Well, no, but grandpa will. You know he loves jazz.
Harriot: OK, well, how about having it at a hotel?
Chicky: Hotels are expensive, and it's too cold for a garden party at this time of year. We really should have it here at our house.
Harriot: Ok, I suppose you're right. What food should we have?
Chicky: Oh, I'll make some pizzas, and I'm sure grandma will make a birthday cake.
Harriot: Yes, I'm sure she will. I'll make some salad, then. What do you think I should get him?
Chicky: Let me think. No scarves or hats. I'm giving him a scarf and grandpa just bought a hat last month. What about a book? He reads a lot.
Harriot: Ok, good idea. Oh, what day should we plan to have the party?
Chicky: Well, the birthday is on Thursday. So we could do it on Friday. No, Saturday. Saturday is the best day for a party. | It's Chicky and Harriot's grandpa's birthday next week. Chicky and Harriot decide to have a party with jazz, pizza at their house. Chicky and grandma will make food. Harriot will get him a book. The party will be on Saturday. |
test_786 | 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 card we issue to help us keep track of video rentals. So, please fill out this membership form.
Mellie: Okay, and how much are movie rentals anyway?
Peria: Well, new releases are $3.50.
Mellie: Okay.
Peria: And all other movies are two dollars.
Mellie: Uh, huh.
Peria: And you can rent up to six movies at a time.
Mellie: Okay
Peria: We also have a five buck deal where you can rent any five movies for $5.00
Mellie: Hum
Peria: But this does not include new releases.
Mellie: Oh, well, I'll just take these tonight.
Peria: Okay, let's see ... your total comes to seven dollars and fifty cents.
Mellie: And when do I need to return them?
Peria: They have to be returned on Thursday by ten o'clock PM.
Mellie: Okay.
Peria: And there is an overdue fee equal to the rental fee of the video, so be sure to return them on time.
Mellie: Okay.
Peria: Okay. And enjoy your romance movies.
Mellie: Okay. Thanks. | Mellie wants to borrow romance videos for Mellie's daughter and asks the detailed cost and tenancy term. Peria reminds of the overdue fee. |
test_787 | Nessa: Hi, Ann, welcome back. How's your trip to the states?
Ann: Very busy. I had a lot of meetings. So, of course, I didn't have much time to see New York.
Nessa: What a pity. Actually I have a trip there myself next week.
Ann: Do you? Then take my advice. Do the well-being in the air program. It really works.
Nessa: Oh, I read about that in a magazine. You say it works?
Ann: Yes. I did the program on the flight to the States. And when I arrived in New York, I didn't have any problem. No jet leg at all. On the way back I didn't do it, and I felt terrible.
Nessa: You are joking.
Ann: Not at all. It really made a lot of difference.
Nessa: Hmm...So, what did you do?
Ann: Well, I didn't drink any alcohol or coffee and I didn't eat any meat or rich food. I drink a lot of water and fruit juice and I eat the meals on the well-being menu. They are lighter. They have fish, vegetables and noodles, for example. And I did some of the exercises in the program.
Nessa: Exercises? On a plane?
Ann: Yes. I didn't do many, of course. There isn't much space on the plane.
Nessa: How many passengers did the exercises?
Ann: Not many.
Nessa: And how much champagne did they drink?
Ann: A lot. It was more popular than mineral water.
Nessa: So, basically it's a choice. Mineral water and exercises or champagne and jet lag.
Ann: That's right. It's a difficult choice. | Ann had a business trip to the states and Nessa will have a trip too. Ann suggests Nessa do well-being in the air program. She did it on her flight to New York, eating light and healthy, doing exercise, and she felt good after her arrival. |
test_788 | Doctor: Well, Mr. Smith. That ' s a nasty infection you have.
Mr. Smith: Yes. Is there anything you can give me to get rid of it, Doctor?
Doctor: I ' m going to prescribe some antibiotics, and some cream to ease the itching and burning.
Mr. Smith: OK. Thank you. Where should I buy them?
Doctor: The pharmacy will give you a discount since you came to the clinic.
Mr. Smith: Great. What floor is the pharmacy on?
Doctor: The fourth. I ' ll send the prescription down there, so you can just pick it up on your way out.
Mr. Smith: Thank you. | The doctor prescribes some medicine for Mr. Smith and tells him where to get it. |
test_789 | Stavros: What can I do for you?
Bridgette: I would like to look at some watch.
Stavros: May I show you the gold ones?
Bridgette: Pure gold ones, please.
Stavros: OK. Here they are.
Bridgette: What is the price for this one?
Stavros: One thousand yuan.
Bridgette: That's quite steep. Can you come down a little bit?
Stavros: I'm afraid not. The price is very moderate.
Bridgette: It's rather more than I was thinking of paying.
Stavros: We brought the price down only a few days ago. This is definitely a bargain.
Bridgette: OK. I'll take it. | Bridgette bargains with Stavros on a gold watch. |
test_790 | Shelley: IBA, Client Services Department. Shelley speaking, how can I help?
Axel: Client Services? Oh, hello. I need your help.
Shelley: Certainly, that's what we're here for. What can I help you with?
Axel: I'm a tourist in this city and unfortunately I've lost my card!
Shelley: Calm down, Sir. Is that an IBA Debit or Credit Card?
Axel: Credit Card. The International Credit Card, I can't find it anywhere.
Shelley: Just calm down, Sir. OK, when do you think you lost it?
Axel: I'm not 100 % sure, around an hour ago I guess. I had it in the hotel lobby bar ; I used it to charge something to my room. I obviously didn't pick it up again.
Shelley: That's fine, Sir. Let me just take some details FRCM you and we can help you.
Axel: Thank you. Thank you very much. | Axel lost an international credit card while travelling in the city and therefore calls Shelley for help. |
test_791 | Beverlee: I'd like to see that pen, please.
Milt: You mean this one?
Beverlee: No, the other one in the brown case.
Milt: Oh, this one... Here.
Beverlee: May I try it?
Milt: Sure.
Beverlee: It's very smooth. I'll take it.
Milt: Cash or charge?
Beverlee: Charge, please. | Beverlee takes the pen in the brown case which writes smoothly at Milt's shop via charge. |
test_792 | York Hotel: York Hotel, can I help you?
Mr. Faber: Yes, I'd like to book a room for 3 nights.
York Hotel: When will you be arriving?
Mr. Faber: We'll arrive the day after tomorrow. That's July twntieth.
York Hotel: Yes, sir. Single or double?
Mr. Faber: One double room.
York Hotel: Alright. One double room until the twenty-third.
Mr. Faber: How much will that be?
York Hotel: $130 a night, including breakfast.
Mr. Faber: That'll be fine.
York Hotel: May I have your name, please?
Mr. Faber: Faber, Faber, Faber, Mr. Faber.
York Hotel: Thank you for calling, Mr. Faber. Goodbye.
Mr. Faber: Bye. | Mr. Faber books a double room for 3 nights from July 20th at York Hotel. |
test_793 | Hayes: I want to know how to buy something from this machine.
Oswald: Yeah, the new ones can be tricky. What are you trying to buy?
Hayes: I want to buy one of those snack things.
Oswald: Are you ready to go?
Hayes: I'm clear so far.
Oswald: The money goes in the slot over there. It has to be smooth to go in.
Hayes: It won't go in!
Oswald: Just remember that you might have to feed the money in a couple of times to get it to work.
Hayes: Yes, next step.
Oswald: Make your selection and hope for the best. Vending machines aren't all that reliable.
Hayes: They're totally unreliable.
Oswald: You seem to have it down. Have a good day! | Oswald shows Hayes how to use the vending machine. |
test_794 | Phyllys: It's a lovely day, isn't it?
Tedmund: Yes, the weather sure is nice today.
Phyllys: I love it when the weather is like this. Why don't we sit down outside and have our lunch?
Tedmund: That sounds like a good idea. The sky is clear, the sun is shining and there's a nice cool breeze, so it is not too hot.
Phyllys: I really miss the change of seasons like we have in Colorado. but I must admit, this sure is a nice spring day.
Tedmund: Hey, this spot in the shade looks really comfortable.
Phyllys: Okay. Hey, is that a dark cloud over there? Do you think it will rain after all?
Tedmund: I don't think so. I saw the weather report last night, and it said the weather should be fine all day.
Phyllys: If the weather stays nice perhaps we can go to the beach this weekend. It's been a while since I've not really gotten some sun. | Phyllys and Tedmund are enjoying the weather and may go to the beach this weekend. |
test_795 | Martie: Excuse me, can you do me a favor?
Forrester: Sure.
Martie: Where's the busiest street of this city? I am a stranger here.
Forrester: You mean the seventy seventh? It's not far from here. You can walk there.
Martie: Well, we are so tired today. Can you tell me which bus I should take?
Forrester: Bus No. 12.
Martie: Thank you so much. | Forrester shows Martie the way to the seventy seventh. |
test_796 | Carter: Are you familiar with American-styled accounting?
Jaquelyn: I am afraid not. I haven't worked in an American company so far.
Carter: What are the most fundamental concepts underlying the accounting process?
Jaquelyn: The first is accounting entity, and the second is going concern. The third is measuring unit. The fourth is accounting period, and the fifth is objectivity. | Carter and Jaquelyn are talking about the most fundamental concepts underlying the accounting process. |
test_797 | 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 can have a look.
Richy: Thank you for your help.
Sisely: My pleasure. | Richy wants some books to kill time and Sisely suggests a novel. |
test_798 | Jim: Say, Jim, how about going for a few beers after dinner?
Gwen: You know that is tempting but is really not good for our fitness.
Jim: What do you mean? It will help us to relax.
Gwen: Do you really think so? I don't. It will just make us fat and act silly. Remember last time?
Jim: I guess you are right. But what shall we do? I don't feel like sitting at home.
Gwen: I suggest a walk over to the gym where we can play singsong and meet some of our friends.
Jim: That's a good idea. I hear Mary and Sally often go there to play pingpong. Perhaps we can make a foursome with them.
Gwen: Sounds great to me! If they are willing, we could ask them to go dancing with us. That is excellent exercise and fun, too.
Jim: Good. Let's go now.
Gwen: All right. | Jim suggests Jim go to the gym to meet friends instead of drinking beers after dinner. |
test_799 | 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 'Four and One'. They are especially good at playing rock and roll.
Malinda: That's great! I love to dance to fast music.
Deb: Then you must be interested in disco dancing, aren't you?
Malinda: Yes, disco dancing is my favorite. It's great fun and good exercise as well.
Deb: OK. Let's disco.
Malinda: Now the band is playing a slow dance.
Deb: That's a waltz. Would you like to try it?
Malinda: Sorry, I think I'Il sit out the next dance.
Deb: All right. Let me get you something to drink. | Deb takes Malinda to a nightclub, and Malinda has fun with fast dances. |
test_800 | Niki: What would you say are your strengths? Based on your resume you seem to have a lot of work experience.
Patty: I work well both individually and in groups.
Niki: What would you say might be a weakness in your work?
Patty: Uhm, wow, tough question! Well, maybe I can be a little nervous at first, and not confident in my work. But that's just in the beginning.
Niki: That happens to every one. Our training will help you with that.
Patty: That sounds great! I am very interested in learning everything I can about the job.
Niki: Tell me, where do you see yourself 5 years from now?
Patty: Married with a stable source of income, being good at what I do... I don't think anyone can really accurately predict what their future might hold. But I know it's a learning process, and that is what I intend to do.
Niki: Those are very good answers. I have to ask them because part of this process is trying to figure out whether or not you are a good match for us.
Patty: That's fine. I expect to be challenged.
Niki: Well, I think you just might be the person we're looking for. | Patty introduces Patty's strength, weakness in Patty's work and career planning to Niki. Niki thinks Patty's background and personality suit the job well. |
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