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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? Stavr...	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...	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...	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 ha...	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...	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 la...	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...	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 i...	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....	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 t...	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 yo...	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, ...	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 ...	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 wi...	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 ...	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. Fr...	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 ...	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 ...	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:...	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 the...	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. K...	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 ab...	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? Rodg...	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...	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 s...	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...	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 o...	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 t...	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 vid...	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 wi...	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...	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:...	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 a...	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 ha...	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...	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...	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 to...	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 pri...	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 pl...	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 Engli...	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...	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 ha...	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 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 Washing...	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'l...	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 as...	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...	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 ...	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 understan...	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: ...	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 c...	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 he...	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 ...	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 thi...	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 wi...	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 ...	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 ...	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...	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 aw...	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 understa...	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 lo...	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? Ton...	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 ...	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 aw...	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 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 fit...	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 y...	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...	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 yu...	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 s...	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 ...	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 expe...	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 hi...	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 els...	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. D...	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 heav...	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 ga...	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 ...	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:...	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 y...	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? Stavr...	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...	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 tw...	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. Hay...	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. Phylly...	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. Mart...	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. T...	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 ca...	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 sh...	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 ...	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 i...	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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