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train_1001 | Jocelyn: Tom has grown six inches within a year.
Lucia: He has reached puberty. His mind and body both will change a lot.
Jocelyn: Yeah, do you see his Adam's apple? It becomes bigger.
Lucia: Time is flying. I still remember everything when he was a child. | Jocelyn and Lucia talk about Tom's change over time. |
train_1002 | Hattie: What's the weather like in your city?
Ilana: In the summer it gets very hot. The temperture is between often 37 and 40 centigrade. When it is hot we often get rains. The winters are drier.
Hattie: The summer tempreture ususally often reaches about 20 or25 in my city. The rain falls mostly in the winter. And w... | In Ilana's city, the summer is hot and rainy, while the winter is drier; the sky is clear but it rarely snows. Ilana likes to have a sand bath on the beach. In Hattie's city, it usually rains and snows; it has a few fogs; people go skating on the frozen river in winter and go boating in summer. |
train_1003 | Micheil: Good morning , can I help you?
Willard: I want to American breakfast with fried eggs sunny side up.
Micheil: What kind of juice do you prefer , sir?
Willard: Breakfast juice and please make my coffee very strong.
Micheil: Yes , sir. American breakfast with fried eggs sunny side up. Breakfast juice and blac... | Micheil helps Willard order American breakfast with fried eggs and breakfast juice with strong coffee. Willard also orders tomato or orange juice. Micheil asks Willard to sign the bill first. |
train_1004 | Jessie: I can bet the farm that you will regret about your decision. You cannot find a better one.
Rick: How can you be so sure? You haven't been together with her, have you?
Jessie: No. But I'm sure she is a good girl. My sixth sense tells me so.
Rick: Then try it yourself. | Jessie thinks Rick'll regret not choosing the girl but Rick doesn't think so. |
train_1005 | Shalna: Excuse me, madam, I wonder if you could help me.
Marleen: Yes.
Shalna: Do you happen to know anything about the Flower Show?
Marleen: Well, it is in the Forest Park.
Shalna: Can you tell me something about it? Is it interesting?
Marleen: I'm afraid I'm not really sure because I have not had the time to see it, ... | Shalna asks Marleen to tell him about the Flower Show. Marleen tells him the show is beautiful and opens in the afternoon as her daughter said. |
train_1006 | Korney: Lost and found. How can I help you?
Waylin: I'm ringing because I lost my bag yesterday.
Korney: I see. Well, we received 8 bags yesterday. What color is it?
Waylin: It's black.
Korney: Em, I've got 3 bags here. Can you give me some more information?
Waylin: It's quite large. I wear it over my shoulder. It's go... | Waylin's bag was lost yesterday. Based on the information given by Waylin, Korney found the bag. |
train_1007 | Karin: We are finally in our last year of highschool. How exciting! I can't wait to graduate.
Matteo: Neither can I. But I don't think this year is going to be that easy.
Karin: What do you mean?
Matteo: Well, in order to get into a good college, we have to take challenging classes this year.
Karin: Of course, but we'l... | Karin and Matteo are in the last year of high school. Matteo takes challenging classes and volunteers at the hospital. But Karin still plans to enjoy Karin's self. |
train_1008 | Amity: Why are you looking so upset? What's the problem?
Hyacinth: I have to write a long article and I just can't come up with any ideas. And I have to hand it in tomorrow.
Amity: That shouldn't be too difficult. Remember those pictures you showed me last week?
Hyacinth: Sure. I've got them here.
Amity: Why don't you ... | Hyacinth's stuck on an article. Amity suggests writing about the impressions of the pyramids. Hyacinth thinks it's a good idea. |
train_1009 | Delaney: I want to book a bus tour for the middle of June.
Sullivan: Well, we have red and blue routes. The main attractions on the red route are the White House, the Lincoln Memorial and the Smithsonian Museum.
Delaney: How do I book the tickets?
Sullivan: Well, you could do that by phone with one of our operators, or... | Sullivan tells Delaney Delaney can book tickets for red or blue routes by phone or on the website. Sullivan also reminds Delaney to book at least one week before Delaney comes. |
train_1010 | Keene: You look rather pale. Are you feeling well?
Jerry: Not very. I was sick most of the night. I didn't sleep very well.
Keene: What seems to be the matter? Is it the flu?
Jerry: No, I think it was something I ate. We ate at that new restaurant last night and I must have eaten something that didn't agree with me.
Ke... | Jerry's sick because of the food at the new restaurant. Keene and Jerry think the restaurant should be investigated because Jerry has the same situation. |
train_1011 | Mike: Hello, it is Carol, isn't it?
Carol: Oh! Mike? Oh my goodness, I haven't seen you for ages.
Mike: Nice to see you again after all these years. What have you been doing?
Carol: Well, I tried many things after we left school. I'm now working for a large oil company, in charge of sales mainly, so I travel a lot.
Mik... | Carol and Mike haven't seen each other for ages. They share their occupations with each other. Carol then asks Mike for his address and phone number. |
train_1012 | Clementia: A new school year is coming, but I learned that some children will not go to school. Are they dropping out?
Bart: No, they just learn at home with their parents as teachers.
Clementia: Ah? How do they get teaching materials?
Bart: From educational companies, city libraries and the internet.
Clementia: Does i... | Bart tells Clementia some children learn at home with their parents as teachers. Bart thinks homeschooling works but Clementia doubts that. |
train_1013 | Farand: Hi, what can I do for you?
Tonia: I'd like to send this package to France. Can it be delivered in the next 5 days?
Farand: Yes, we offer an overnight service. It'll cost $70.
Tonia: Ah, that's a bit expensive. Do you have a 3 days service?
Farand: No, but we can get your package to France in one week for $40.
T... | Farand'll send Tonia's package to France in one week for $40 without tracing service. |
train_1014 | Fredi: Are you here about your ticket?
Emanuela: Yes, I am, Your Honor.
Fredi: What is your argument?
Emanuela: Your Honor, the police officer pulled me over for speeding.
Fredi: You must've been speeding.
Emanuela: No, Your Honor, I was not.
Fredi: Tell me how many miles per hour you were going.
Emanuela: I was going ... | Emanuela argues Emanuela wasn't speeding and Fredi lets Emanuela go with just a warning. |
train_1015 | ABC Corporation: Hello, this is ABC Corporation. May I help you?
Brian: Yes, I ' m enquiring about your advertisement for a sales manager in today ' s newspaper. Is this position still open?
ABC Corporation: Yes, but do you have any experiences as a sales manager?
Brian: Yes, I have a lot of previous experiences in sal... | Brian wants to apply for a sales manager at ABC Corporation. Brian says he's very experienced. ABC Corporation'll set up an interview for him. |
train_1016 | Penny: Can you tell me, Ms. Smith, about the training programs you initiated this year?
Ms. Smith: We ran a call center training service and language program to ensure that our customer service representatives are well trained.
Penny: What ' s the result?
Ms. Smith: We directly attribute an increase in our customer ser... | Ms. Smith tells Penny about the training program which has greatly increased their customer service feedback. |
train_1017 | Cari: Good afternoon, madam. How can I help you?
Grete: Well, I am a bit out of shape. I'm thinking about getting some exercises to keep fit.
Cari: Oh, that's good news for us.
Grete: So what do you provide?
Cari: First of all, we'll design a custom-made work-out plan according to your habits.
Grete: How can you get th... | Grete wants to exercise and consults Cari. Cari tells her about the custom-made work-out plan, personal trainers, and the charge. Grete decides to try for one month. |
train_1018 | Jacqui: I don't know if you remember, but with honest every day last year we tided the knot.
Patti: Of course I remember, actually, I am very surprised you remembered, I thought for sure you would forget.
Jacqui: How could I ever forget? I even bought you roses because I love you.
Patti: They are so beautiful. I love t... | Jacqui and Patti recall the past happiness and difficulties they have encountered and wish each other a happy anniversary. |
train_1019 | J P Interior Design: Good coming! Welcome to J P Interior Design.
Elissa: Hi, I saw the sign outside says that you do all kinds of interior design.
J P Interior Design: Yes, we do. Do you have any specific needs?
Elissa: Well, I am thinking about redesigning my kitchen.
J P Interior Design: Do you prefer some specific ... | Elissa asks J P Interior Design to redesign Elissa's kitchen in a more contemporary way. J P Interior Design'll look at the kitchen first this Sunday. |
train_1020 | Britni: How often are stockholders meetings held?
Vince: Stockholders meetings are held biannually. Usually the meetings are scheduled for spring and fall. In between the meetings, each stockholder receives biannual reports. Financial statements are made once a year.
Britni: What percentage of the stockholders actually... | Vince tells Britni stockholders meetings are held biannually. Only a low percentage of the stockholders who hold a certain amount of shares can attend. |
train_1021 | Grove: Cheer!
Priscilla: Cheer!
Grove: So what time tomorrow?
Priscilla: Half past seven in the morning.
Grove: Where to meet?
Priscilla: In the market.
Grove: OK. Bottoms up.
Priscilla: Bottoms up.
Grove: It's on me.
Priscilla: Thank you. This place is nice. | Grove drinks with Priscilla. They arrange tomorrow's meeting. |
train_1022 | Elyn: Has everything been OK with you lately?
Georgeanna: I haven't been able to get a good night's sleep lately. I'm exhausted!
Elyn: Have you been too busy to get enough sleep?
Georgeanna: I try to go to sleep, but I just can't stay asleep.
Elyn: How late do you try to go to sleep?
Georgeanna: I go to bed when I fini... | Georgeanna hasn't been able to sleep well lately because Georgeanna's worried about paying Georgeanna's tuition. Elyn suggests listening to relaxing music. |
train_1023 | Meryl: My daughter plans to quit her present job and wants to find another. She says she wants to get a better job with higher pay.
Edna: It seems quite normal to me. It is pretty much what I want to do.
Meryl: But what about settling down to start a family? Doesn't anyone want to get married any more?
Edna: It is diff... | Meryl's daughter wants to strive to work instead of settling down and starting a family. Edna tells Meryl that nowadays people prefer natural love to forcing love. |
train_1024 | Jordain: I have a problem.
Jaclyn: What's the problem?
Jordain: My mattress was supposed to be delivered today.
Jaclyn: Is there a problem?
Jordain: The delivery people showed up four hours late.
Jaclyn: I apologize for their tardiness.
Jordain: I was late for work because of them.
Jaclyn: Again, I do apologize for the... | Jaclyn agrees to refund Jordain's delivery fee since the delivery of the mattress was late. |
train_1025 | Vaughn: The dinner was really good. It knocked my socks off.
Issy: That's very kind of you to say so. Let's try some after-dinner wines.
Vaughn: Great. Sweet wines are my favorite. They always make a great finish to a decisions meal.
Issy: Do you prefer brandy or ports.
Vaughn: Port, please.
Issy: Excellent choice. I l... | Issy suggests trying some after-dinner wines and Vaughn chooses port. Vaughn loves its taste and suggests trying some Canadian ice wine next time. |
train_1026 | Mary: Mary and I decided to ring the curtain down on our love affair.
Stacy: What? You have been in love for six years, haven't you?
Mary: Don't make a fuss. Many people divorce after having living together for many years.
Stacy: What a pity. | Mary tells Stacy Mary and Mary decided to break up. |
train_1027 | Billi: What are the seasons like in your city?
Marietta: Summers are hot and usually lasts a long time. Winters are short, but cold, wet, and windy. I love the summers in my city, but I hate the wintertime.
Billi: Does it ever rain in summer?
Marietta: We usually get a big thunderstorm every two weeks, but apart from t... | Billi and Marietta talk about the weather of different seasons in their cities. In Marietta's city, summers are long, hot, and dry while winters are short, cold, and wet. Billi's city's summertime is Marietta's city's wintertime and vice versa. The weather there is generally wetter and milder. |
train_1028 | Meredith: May I help you?
Bancroft: Yes, I'm going to Europe on business and I need to purchase some Traveller's Cheques.
Meredith: That's no problem. Which currency would you like to buy?
Bancroft: I think Euros will be the best, as I'll only be in Mainland Europe.
Meredith: Of course. Do you have your passport with y... | Meredith helps Bancroft purchase traveler's cheques worth 5000 Euros. |
train_1029 | Barton: I need to find a new place to live.
Maura: Yeah? Why? Don't you like living with me?
Barton: Oh, it's not you. I just want my own place.
Maura: Well, check the newspaper.
Barton: Jeez. . . I didn't realize a single bedroom apartment went for so much these days.
Maura: Yeah, prices have really gone up the past c... | Barton wants to find a new place to live. Maura suggests checking the newspaper. Barton finds a satisfying apartment and will go to see it tonight. |
train_1030 | Jodi: Why don't you sit down and relax, darling?
Annelise: I don't want to.
Jodi: Well, come over and talk to me then.
Annelise: Certainly not.
Jodi: May I turn on the TV then?
Annelise: Turn on the TV, for what?
Jodi: So that we can sit down together and listen to some music.
Annelise: Listen to the music? And who wil... | Jodi asks Annelise to get some rest and relax but Annelise refuses. Annelise is in a mood. |
train_1031 | Nealy: Hi. I need a wake-up call tomorrow.
Garvy: What time would you like your wake-up call?
Nealy: I need two calls, one at 7 and another at 7 fifteen.
Garvy: That is no problem at all, of course. You'll get a call at 7 o'colock and another at 7 fifteen.
Nealy: Then again, I think 7 fifteen is too early. Change 7 fif... | Nealy asks Garvy to give Nealy two wake-up calls tomorrow morning at 7:00 and 7:30. |
train_1032 | Sheilah: Mom, I'm ready for school.
Marylou: Let me feel your forehead. I'm so glad it wasn't strep throat.
Sheilah: I don't have a fever, and I'm ready for my test.
Marylou: But I'm not sure you're strong enough yet. Here's some seafood rice soup I made. It's delicious.
Sheilah: I'm fine, Mom. I feel so much better. I... | Sheilah recovers from illness and wants to go to school. Sheilah's mom isn't sure Sheilah's strong enough but Sheilah insists on going to school. |
train_1033 | Randell: OK. sir. Your room is done. Is there anything else I can do for you?
Marlin: Would you please help me send these clothes to the laundry?
Randell: OK. sir.
Marlin: When will they be ready?
Randell: All the laundry will be ready by 5
Marlin: That's fine. Thank you. | Marlin requests Randell to send some clothes to the laundry. |
train_1034 | Claude: I have no idea what to buy for Mary for her birthday.
Allyce: Me neither! Would you like to go in and buy her a gift together?
Claude: Yes, that would be good!
Allyce: We need to think about what she might like. What are her interests?
Claude: If I remember right, she likes music, skiing, and reading.
Allyce: Y... | Claude and Allyce decide to buy Mary's birthday gifts together. They'll call Mary's roommate, Malia, for suggestions. |
train_1035 | Hayward: I've been waiting here in the conference room for ten minutes already. What time does our meeting start? Where is everyone anyway?
Theobald: Didn't you hear about that? Our meeting was proponed until Friday.
Hayward: What? The meeting was proponed? No one told me anything about it.
Theobald: Didn't you get the... | Hayward finds Hayward wasn't informed that a meeting was postponed. Theobald tells Hayward the memo was sent to the whole office and was also posted in the break-room. Hayward'll talk to the secretary. |
train_1036 | JoAnn: Your house is very old. Does it need redecorating?
Virgie: Yes, it really needs redecorating.
JoAnn: Shall I help you with it?
Virgie: I don't suppose you could.
JoAnn: I have much time. I suppose it can be done.
Virgie: I'll be glad if you would. | JoAnn offers to help Virgie redecorate Virgie's old house. |
train_1037 | Josh: Which impresses you more, a book or a movie?
Ellynn: The latter one would be my favorite. A great many movies have impressed me. But the first time what I watched was Titanic. In my memory, I first watched Titanic when I was a pupil in the second grade, though I didn't know too much about the love between men and... | Ellynn tells Josh that movies impress Ellynn more than books and describes Ellynn's feelings towards the movie Titanic. |
train_1038 | Lisa: Lisa, I heard you worked as a guide at the Natural History Museum at the weekend.
Misti: Yes. I told the visitors about butterflies and their living habits. It was fun. Did you have a good weekend?
Lisa: Yeah, but I'm kind of tired now. I stayed up late watching the soccer game. | Lisa worked as a guide at a museum while Lisa stayed up watching soccer games at the weekend. |
train_1039 | Jaquith: Where are you going to plant the tree? By the front door?
Allyce: No, that would be silly. It'll grow too big. I'm going to put it at the back of the garage.
Jaquith: I thought it would be better right at the other end of the garden.
Allyce: Oh, no. | Jaquith and Allyce have different ideas about where to plant a tree. |
train_1040 | Jillana: Hey, Brandon.
Brandon: Yeah.
Jillana: Um ... Um ...
Brandon: What?
Jillana: Well, I need to talk to you, and I'm not really sure how to do it. It's kind of difficult, but I kind of, I need to talk to you about something.
Brandon: Alright. Go ahead.
Jillana: Okay. You know, Stephanie. [Yeah.] You're dating my s... | Jillana tells Brandon that his girlfriend Stephanie, who is also Jillana's sister, is back on drugs. Brandon doesn't know it and can't believe it. Jillana tells Brandon that Stephanie has been skipping work lately and borrowed a thousand bucks from Jillana. She also stole the fifty bucks in Brandon's car. Moreover, Jil... |
train_1041 | Osbourne: You often come to school late as well. Yesterday, for example, you...
Adoree: Yes. I'm very sorry about that. You see, my alarm clock didn't work and...
Osbourne: Your alarm clock? But you told me yesterday that the bus had broken down!
Adoree: Oh, did I? I just forgot to say that my clock didn't work, either... | Adoree concocts excuses for being late for school today and yesterday. Adoree then asks for a leave tomorrow, saying Adoree's grandmother's in hospital, but Osbourne points out that what Osbourne says is inconsistent with Adoree's previous statements. |
train_1042 | Orren: I used to go to the cinema a lot. It did make a nice night out, but not now.
Aleecia: No, I don't either. There aren't any good adventurous stories like the movies they made when I was young. | Orren and Aleecia don't go to the cinema a lot now. Aleecia thinks the stories aren't adventurous anymore. |
train_1043 | Ronny: May I take this book out? I need it work on my paper for Dr. Smith's history class.
Jodie: I'm afraid not. The book has been put on reserve by Dr. Smith. Unless you have his written permission, we won't lend it out. | Jodie tells Ronny Ronny cannot take the book out because it's been reserved by Dr. Smith. |
train_1044 | John: I don't enjoy dating anymore. I can't seem to find anyone I have anything in common with.
Darcee: Don't feel discouraged. Be patient. As you are so distinguished, you will definitely find the person who is right for you.
John: To tell you the truth, I am tired of being alone. I hope to find my Mrs. Right. What sh... | John tells Darcee John doesn't enjoy dating anymore and is tired of being alone. Darcee suggests trying Internet matchmaking service and tells him how this works. John thinks it unreliable. |
train_1045 | Anna-Maria: So, how long have you been living here?
Meryl: About six months now.
Anna-Maria: Why did you choose Beirut?
Meryl: Because, Mike-my husband-and I have always loved Arab culture and the language. Mike's an English teacher and he got a job here in a language school.
Anna-Maria: Why did you want to take a year... | Meryl tells Anna-Maria she and her husband moved to Beirut because they loved Arab culture and she took a year off to have a break from teaching and learn drawing. Anna-Maria then recommends a fantastic art teacher. |
train_1046 | Mr. Rarker: Congratulations on breaking the records at the recent Olympics, Miss Green!
Miss Green: Thank you, Mr. Rarker.
Mr. Rarker: Oh, look at those trophies! You became a swimming star at the age of fifteen, didn't you?
Miss Green: Yeah, you're right.
Mr. Rarker: Could you tell me something about your plans for th... | Mr. Rarker congratulates Miss Green on breaking the records at the recent Olympics, but Miss Green says she'll give up swimming because she's too old to be a swimmer and she wants to enjoy more important things in life. |
train_1047 | Dyson: How are the children doing at sport?
Giorgio: I'm very pleased with their performances. Timmy can cover the 100 meters in 12 seconds. That's very fast for a kid his age.
Dyson: He's not very good at the long jump though, is he?
Giorgio: He's not bad. He can jump a distance of over four meters. I think he just... | Giorgio tells Dyson about the kids' satisfying performance at sports. Timmy can run very fast, Jimmy's good at the high jump, a few of the boys and one girl can run 1500 meters very fast, and Kate's good at diving. |
train_1048 | Amy: I'm so hungry. Shall we go eat now, Rick?
Rick: sure. Where do you want to go? Are you in the mood for anything in particular?
Amy: how about some dumplings? I just can't get enough of them.
Rick: dumplings again? ! Oh, Amy, let's try something new!
Amy: well, what do you have in mind?
Rick: how about the Mon... | Amy and Rick talk about what to eat. They finally decide on Yuangyang pot and the sliced noodles. |
train_1049 | Nally: Hi, Nally, are you hungry?
Arther: I'm starving. Let's go grab a bite.
Nally: Where to?
Arther: How about Karlis?
Nally: Are you kidding? That place is too ritzy for lunch.
Arther: True . ok Let's go to Gerumose?
Nally: Same thing, meals there all coarsen arm and leg.
Arther: I guess it is a little pricy.... | Nally and Nally talk about where to have lunch. They finally go to Multicolor for a quick lunch. Nally thinks the food was good but the service was lousy |
train_1050 | Sheff: No, Vince, not next week. Now. You need to guarantee me 5 percent.
Vince: But you just said 4 percent!
Sheff: If the next word out of your mouth isn't Yes it's going up to 6 percent.
Vince: Yes! OK, yes. Stop it! You are just ruthless.
Sheff: That's why you love me. One other thing. Did you leave me a note t... | Sheff forces Vince to guarantee Sheff 5 percent. Sheff's looking for someone using green notes. |
train_1051 | Angie: May I help you, sir?
Tore: Yes, please. I'm looking for a cotton polo shirt.
Angie: Any particular colour?
Tore: Not really.
Angie: How about this one?
Tore: I like the design, but don't particularly care for the colour. Do you have that in other colours, too?
Angie: Well, they come in white, pale yellow, ... | Tore's looking for a cotton polo shirt and Angie offers recommendations. |
train_1052 | Orsa: What do you think about this store? I heard it's a posh store that's only got branches in big cities.
Flora: I love this store. The only problem is that it's extremely expensive.
Orsa: Don't worry. I've decided that for your birthday I'm going to take you shopping for a new dress.
Flora: Really? I thought you ... | Orsa and Flora are shopping. Orsa buys Flora a fantastic white dress as her birthday gift at a posh store. |
train_1053 | Mauritz: I hear you're being sent to Madrid for the annual conference. Is that right?
Kelsey: Yes, it would be my first trip overseas. Actually, it's going to be my first time leaving the country.
Mauritz: Are you serious? You haven't even been anywhere on vacation?
Kelsey: No, I have never vacationed anywhere exort... | Kelsey will go to Madrid for the annual conference, which would be Kelsey's first trip overseas. Kelsey has everything except for Kelsey's luggage ready. Mauritz offers to take Kelsey to the airport. |
train_1054 | Binny: I am thinking about resigning from my current job.
Geri: Have you thought about it seriously?
Binny: Yes, I have been thinking about it for quite a while. Now I finally make up my mind to leave. I have given my resignation letter to our boss last Friday.
Geri: Ok, did you find a new company?
Binny: Yes, I wi... | Binny tells Geri Binny is resigning from the current job and will move on to XYZ company. |
train_1055 | Gerri: We've got a new manager in our department.
Rozalie: Oh? You hoped to get that job, didn't you?
Gerri: Yes, I did.
Rozalie: I'm sorry. That's too bad. Who is it? Who got the job, I mean?
Gerri: Someone called Drexler. Carl Drexler. He's been with the company onlytwo years. I've been here longer. And I know mo... | Gerri thinks it's because she's a woman that she didn't get promoted while Rozalie thinks it's because Gerri doesn't pay attention to her dressing. Gerri disagrees and believes being good at her job is enough while Rozalie thinks it isn't the only important thing in this company. |
train_1056 | Patrice: I can't believe you wear jeans to the office! Are you trying to lose your job?
Sidonnie: Of course not. I'm just observing casual day. On Fridays, the company doesn't require us to wear formal business attire.
Patrice: Wow! Nobody told me about that. Won't the relaxed dress code damage the company image?
Si... | Sidonnie tells Patrice they don't need to wear business attire on casual days. Sidonnie believes employees can maintain a professional image without wearing uncomfortable clothes and are more productive on casual days. |
train_1057 | Caitlin: How did you choose courses when you were abroad?
Devin: That's a very good question. Choosing proper courses and effectively planning a college schedule is very important to the progress toward your educational goal. In order to do these wisely and effectively, you should consult with a Program Adviser or Aca... | Devin tells Caitlin students should consult with a Program Advisor or Academic Counselor when choosing courses abroad and explains what a Program Advisor or an Academic Counselor is. |
train_1058 | Quinlan: But still, I didn't want this wallpaper. And every time I try to open a program, all I see is a cross-dressing Bush.
Curtis: I heard about that horrible virus! It automatically e-mails itself as an attachment to everyone in your address book.
Quinlan: Well, it's already got on my computer. How do I get rid o... | Quinlan's computer has got a horrible virus and Curtis suggests having the IT department run a virus disinfection program. |
train_1059 | John: Welcome.
Nadine: Hi, John. Hey, you've done a good job decorating this place. Really nice.
John: Thanks. I'm glad you like it. Can I get you a drink?
Nadine: No, thanks. Let's go to prepare dinner. I am getting hungry.
John: Here is the kitchen. I will chop the onions. Could you take the meat out of the fridge? I... | Nadine comes to John's house and admires the decoration. They will have John's special dumplings for dinner and Nadine helps John prepare it. |
train_1060 | Welsh: Excuse me, Mr. Brooke, I almost forgot there was a phone message here for you. Professor Johnson called and asked you to call him back.
Mr. Brooke: Where is he now? Do you know?
Welsh: He's staying in the Blackwood Hotel room 509.
Mr. Brooke: Thank you. Do you happen to have the number of the Blackwood Hotel?
We... | Welsh tells Mr. Brooke Professor Johnson called and asked him to call back. Welsh suggests dialing 114 to get Johnson's hotel's number and changes a dollar for him to use the public phone. |
train_1061 | Genevra: I can't sleep.
Edwin: What's wrong dear?
Genevra: I don't know. I just can't sleep.
Edwin: Is there anything bothering you?
Genevra: Maybe. I have a test on Friday and I'm worried I won't get a good grade.
Edwin: Well. You have a few days left the study. Is there anything I can do to help?
Genevra: Yeah. Can y... | Genevra can't sleep because Genevra's worried about a test. Dad will help Genevra understand some ideas Genevra can't get. |
train_1062 | Dore: Hi, I was told to see you about going sightseeing.
Melba: It is my pleasure. I am here to help direct visitors to popular places to visit, eat and shop.
Dore: OK, where shall we begin my trip?
Melba: I would suggest the History Museum.
Dore: I've already seen it.
Melba: Let me see. What do you like to do in your ... | Dore consults Melba about going sightseeing. Melba suggests going to Central Park and the shopping mall around. |
train_1063 | Vassily: Would you like to come by and play bridge?
Janet: Well, let's see. Why don't we go dancing for a change? We haven't done that for a long time.
Vassily: Well, to tell the truth, I don't really feel like it tonight. I had a pretty hard day and I'm sort of tired.
Janet: Hmm. Well, in that case, we could go to the... | Janet suggests dancing or going to the movies, but Vassily prefers to play bridge although because Vassily's tired. Vassily calls Janet and Tom to come over and play bridge. |
train_1064 | Jess: my mp3 player is broken, so I want to change it for an mp4 player. Can you offer any advice about which brand and model to buy?
Dmitri: an mp4 player? why don't you buy a new cell phone? You can find an mp4 player inside any of the latest cell phones.
Jess: Oh, that's a good idea. Perhaps I should have a try.
Dmi... | Jess wants to buy an mp4 player. Dmitri suggests buying a new cell phone because it has more functions and a larger flash memory and it's easy to carry. Jess thinks it's a good idea. |
train_1065 | Reese: You're really fit, Paul. Do you exercise very much?
Paul: Well, I almost always get up very early, and I lift weights for an hour.
Reese: You're kidding!
Paul: No. And then I often go Rollerblading.
Reese: Wow! How often do you exercise like that?
Paul: About five times a week. What about you?
Reese: Oh, I hardl... | Paul is fit because he exercises very often while Reese hardly ever exercises. |
train_1066 | Durand: Hello, sir, what can I do for you today?
Josiah: Hello, I need a new suit. I have an important interview next week, so I really need to look sharp.
Durand: No problem! We have a broad selection of suits, all tailored made so that it will fit perfectly.
Josiah: Great! I want a three piece suit, preferably made f... | Durand's helping Josiah tailor-make a new suit because Josiah needs to look sharp for an important interview next week. |
train_1067 | Kristal: Good morning. May I help you?
Adams: Yes, I'd like to check out now. My name's Adams, room 312. Here's the key.
Kristal: One moment, please, sir.... Here's your bill. Would you like to check and see if the amount is correct?
Adams: What's the 14 pounds for?
Kristal: That's for the phone calls you made from you... | Adams checks out with Kristal's assistance. Adams checks the bill and pays with traveller's cheques. |
train_1068 | Duty Manager: Hello. I'm Duty Manager today ; you wanted to speak to me?
Scotty: Yes. I hope you can help. I'm interested in obtaining a Working Capital Loan. So, I was wondering what you offer here? Do you have various types?
Duty Manager: Yes, Sir. We can provide these loans in both local and foreign currency, Tempor... | Scotty consults Duty Manager about obtaining a Working Capital Loan, but Scotty's not sure what Scotty requires. |
train_1069 | Renaldo: Show me a smaller pair of trousers, sir. I am not that fat, you see.
Elnar: You've come to the right place. We've got various styles and sizes recently. How much do you measure around your waist?
Renaldo: I have no idea. Measure me, please.
Elnar: OK! 2 Chi round. Try this one. Maybe it's of your size.
Renaldo... | Elnar measures Renaldo's waist and assists Renaldo in trying on trousers. Renaldo finally finds a perfectly-fit one and he will buy it. |
train_1070 | Mr. Parsons: Okay, Rebecca. Now you'Ve given me a good idea of your work and academic background, but what about you as a person? How would you describe your key strengths?
Rebecca: Well, Mr. Parsons, as I mentioned before I'm someone who needs new challenges. I'm really focused and hard-working. I think my academic re... | Rebecca tells Mr. Parsons about her key strengths, personal qualities, and her most positive quality. |
train_1071 | Almire: Can I help you?
Emeline: Is this the right subway to the Wall Street?
Almire: Yes, it is.
Emeline: Could you tell me shall I take the express or local train?
Almire: Sure. The local train. It stops at every station.
Emeline: Which of them is the local train, please?
Almire: You take the D train on the downtown ... | Almire tells Emeline how to take the local train to get to Wall Street. |
train_1072 | Leta: I wish it was a nicer day today.
Corrianne: That is true. I hope it doesn't rain.
Leta: It wouldn't rain in the middle of the summer.
Corrianne: It wouldn't seem right if it started raining right now.
Leta: It would be weird if it started raining in ninety degree weather.
Corrianne: Any rain right now would be po... | Leta and Corrianne hope it doesn't rain today and want it to cool down some. They both prefer winter to summer |
train_1073 | Ivette: I hate carrying so much cash with me.
Lora: Don't you have a credit card?
Ivette: I have one but it can only be used in my country.
Lora: Why don't you change the cash to traveler's checks? It's much more convenient and safer. When you are abroad, you can cash them.
Ivette: Well, that's great. | Lora advises Ivette to change the cash to traveller's checks. |
train_1074 | Gideon: I have read your resume. What is your last job?
Janella: I've worked in the Production Department for two years.
Gideon: Could you introduce your biggest accomplishments in your last job?
Janella: Working with my colleagues, we were able to increase the production efficiency by 5 %.
Gideon: Great! Could you tel... | Janella tells Gideon about Janella's last job, Janella's educational background, and the reason to work for Gideon's company. |
train_1075 | Nelle: I heard the film was after the novel The Godfather.
Mario Puku: Who wrote it?
Nelle: Mario Puku.
Mario Puku: Who're the producer, the director, the stars, heroine and the hero?
Nelle: I'm always interested in how, but seldom pay much attention to who. | Nelle and Mario Puku are talking about the film The Godfather. |
train_1076 | Osbourne: What would you like to have in your breakfast, bread, egg or sandwiches?
Angus: Bread.
Osbourne: And milk or orange juice?
Angus: Orange juice.
Osbourne: What would you like for lunch, pork, mutton or beef?
Angus: I think mutton is best.
Osbourne: What kind of drink do you like most, red wine, beer or champag... | Osbourne interviews Angus about what Angus would like for breakfast and lunch, Angus's favorite fruit, and where Angus always has meals. |
train_1077 | Keene: Excuse me, sir. Could you spare a minute?
Antoni: Uh, yes.
Keene: Do you go to work by train every day.
Antoni: Yes. I commute five days a week by train.
Keene: And would you mind telling us what you think of the rail service?
Antoni: It's really very good.
Keene: Why do you say that?
Antoni: Well, trains are fr... | Keene interviews Antoni about Antoni's commuting ways and Antoni's opinions about the rail service. |
train_1078 | Gerianne: I don't know why people are just mad about David Peckham. Is there really anything so fascinating with him?
David Peckham: He appeals to the fans thanks to two things
Gerianne: you mean he plays well? Yeah, he often scores by free kicks in crucial games. But a football match is by no means merely a show of ta... | Gerianne and David Peckham are discussing why David Peckham is so popular. David Peckham thinks he appeals to the fans due to his playing skills and his facial charm. |
train_1079 | Malcah: What's so special today?
Clive: Why?
Malcah: Didn't you notice all the roses?
Clive: It's July 7th. Chinese Valentine's Day!
Malcah: Oh, God. I just forget it.
Clive: I thought you had trouble with Clive!
Malcah: No. But now he will be in bigger trouble! What's a boyfriend for? Forget about Valentine's Day?
Cli... | Clive reminds Malcah of Valentine's Day. Malcah thinks her boyfriend Clive forgot it but then Clive asks Malcah out to a movie. |
train_1080 | Ben: Have you ever made any plan for your future?
Mignon: Of course I have. I'd like to marry a handsome man and have two children if possible.
Ben: Not me. I'd like to be a bachelor forever.
Mignon: I don't believe you can make it when you meet your Mrs. Right. | Mignon wants to get married while Ben wants to be a bachelor forever. |
train_1081 | Miss Grown: Good afternoon. Swiss Airline. Miss Grown speaking. Can I help you?
Andriette: Yes. I'd like to make a reservation to Los Angeles on Sep. 19th.
Miss Grown: Just a moment, please. Let me check for you. ( A moment later ) Thank you for waiting. I am sorry but our flights are fully booked on that day. The next... | Andriette makes a flight reservation to Los Angeles with Miss Grown's assistance. |
train_1082 | Jeth: I am here to tell you that the clothes are very much to taste of our market and the customers are quite satisfied with the excellent quality.
Arleta: We are very glad to hear that. We are sure that there will be a bigger market for our products in this country.
Jeth: Well, we have an extensive sales organization ... | Jeth tells Arleta Arleta's products are popular among Asian customers, so Jeth would like to hand a sole agent for Arleta. |
train_1083 | Calida: Do you like shopping at flea markets?
Guillemette: l love it. There is always something fascinating to discover.
Calida: The antiques market here in Paris is very famous. It's called Le marche aux puces de Saint-Ouen.
Guillemette: That's not very easy to say.
Calida: It's also known as Les Puces, which means ' ... | Calida and Guillemette talk about the famous flea market in Paris -- Les Puces. |
train_1084 | Karyn: Sir, your hair is done. Anything else I can do for you?
Sir: I'd like to have a shave.
Karyn: All right, sir. Would you lie back so that I can shave you?
Sir: Sure. But my beard is rough.
Karyn: Don't worry, sir. I've never cut a customer. Shall I trim your moustache?
Sir: Yes, please.
Karyn: Now, I've finished.... | Sir gets his hair done and has his beard shaved with Karyn's assistance. |
train_1085 | Zitella: What case do you have against the police?
Kevina: I want to take them to court for arresting me.
Zitella: I don't understand.
Kevina: There was no reason for them to arrest me.
Zitella: They let you go, didn't they?
Kevina: They released me the next morning.
Zitella: They detained you at the station?
Kevina: T... | Kevina tells Zitella that Kevina wants to take the police to court because they mistakenly arrested Kevina. |
train_1086 | Graehme: I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for everything you did for me.
Flossi: It's my pleasure. I enjoyed working with you.
Graehme: I wouldn't be able to make it without your help.
Flossi: Then keep up the good work. | Graehme thanks Flossi for Flossi's help. |
train_1087 | Jodi: I have been looking at this online catalog for over an hour and I still haven't finished getting all the kitchen appliances that we need!
Ebonee: What are you getting?
Jodi: Well, the first thing on my list is a new blender. I decided to also get a juicer and a new coffee maker.
Ebonee: Don't forget to also get a... | Jodi and Ebonee talk about the kitchen appliances they need--a blender, a juicer, a coffee maker, a mixer, a toaster, a rice cooker and steamer. Ebonee suggests completely refurnishing the kitchen. |
train_1088 | Morrie: Hello sir, how can I help you?
Jef: Yes, I need this prescription please.
Morrie: Let's see. Okay, so 50 mg of Prozac, would you prefer this in capsule or tablet?
Jef: Capsules are fine.
Morrie: Okay, you should take 1 capsule 3 times a day. Be sure not to take it on an empty stomach, and also, don't ever mix i... | Morrie gives Jef Jef's prescription. Jef also wants some eye drops and some condoms but is told that darn condoms are registered in their system. |
train_1089 | Len: How was your shopping trip Martin?
Martin: Actually it was the most interesting day I'Ve had so far.
Len: Oh really? Did you find any bargains?
Martin: I did! I found this lovely teapot. It was the best one I saw in the shops.
Len: And how did you get around town?
Martin: I took a taxi. It seemed the easiest thing... | Matin tells Len about his interesting shopping trip. |
train_1090 | Ignacio: How long do you plan to stay here?
Riccardo: To speak frankly, it doesn't depend on me.
Ignacio: How so?
Riccardo: I really want to obtain a permanent job. I won't leave as long as I have opportunity to apply my knowledge and get on well with my superiors and colleagues.
Ignacio: What are your future plans and... | Riccardo wants to obtain a permanent job and move to a management position in the company. |
train_1091 | Lucretia: Hello, hi, Stephanie.
Stephanie.: Hi, Tom. How are things going with you?
Lucretia: Great. I've signed an agreement with ABC Company. How are things in the office. Is everything OK?
Stephanie.: Yes, when will you be back?
Lucretia: I'm on the way now. I will be back soon.
Stephanie.: Umm. Can you pick up some... | Stephanie asks Tom to pick up some paper for the printer but Tom can't hear him clearly due to bad reception, so Stephanie will send a text message instead. |
train_1092 | Madge: Why is there never a bus when you want one?
Chrissy: Good question. There aren't enough buses on this route.
Madge: Sometimes I feel like writing a letter to the paper.
Chrissy: Good idea. You should say that we need more subway lines, too.
Madge: Yeah. There should be more public transportation in general.
Chri... | Madge and Chrissy complain about the lack of buses on the route. Madge wants to write a letter to the paper to complain about the traffic problem and Chrissy thinks it's a good idea. |
train_1093 | Arleta: I see you are busy right now, Sue. As soon as you finish, I'd like to talk to you for a few minutes.
Sue: That's OK. Come on in.
Arleta: Oh, no, I don't want to interrupt you. I can wait. I'll come back later.
Sue: I'm afraid it's going to be a long wait! I'm working on my history paper.
Arleta: History paper? ... | Arleta wants to talk to Sue who is working on her history paper returned by her professor. Sue will deal with Arleta first. |
train_1094 | Leigh: Do you know much about computers?
Shawna: Not a great deal. Why?
Leigh: I've been reading an article about computers. They are strange and are being used for almost everything.
Shawna: Yes. But have you learned how to use one?
Leigh: No. But I'm about to take a course on computers next term.
Shawna: That's good.... | Leigh doesn't know how to use a computer, but Leigh'll take a course on computers next term. Leigh wants to learn the basics first, so Shawna offers to teach Leigh the ABCs. |
train_1095 | Tom: We'll be here in London staying in a newspaper office or teaching in a classroom full of chalk dust.
Nadya: Well, Tom, you'd be able to go out in the sunshine sometimes. You are a journalist. I am the one who has to stay in the classroom. Remember. | Tom says he and Nadya will be working in London staying indoors. Nadya points out that Tom'd be able to go out because he's a journalist while Nadya is the one who has to teach in the classroom. |
train_1096 | Nessa: I may go grocery shopping later.
Brooks: We need to get food?
Nessa: I don't think we have any food.
Brooks: What are you going to buy?
Nessa: What food are we out of?
Brooks: Go and look in the kitchen.
Nessa: Could you look for me?
Brooks: You should just get the basics.
Nessa: What would that be?
Bro... | Nessa may go grocery shopping later and requests Brooks to make a shopping list |
train_1097 | Terry: Hi! Ben! Nice meeting you here!
Ben: Hi, Terry! Nice meeting you here.
Terry: What are you doing here? Fitness Consultant?
Ben: Subscribe to the magazine for my wife.
Terry: I see. I thought you had switched your hobby of stamp collection to fitness.
Ben: No, I love collecting stamps. Hey, what are you doin... | Terry comes to buy the newly issued stamps and meets Ben who is subscribing to a magazine for his wife. Terry invites Ben to his house to swap some stamps. |
train_1098 | Oswald: What would you like to order, sir?
Myles: I'd like to try some Chinese food.
Oswald: We serve different styles of Chinese food here. But I'm not sure which one do you prefer.
Myles: I have no idea. Could you recommend some to me?
Oswald: Well. Cantonese food is rather light, Beijing food is heavy, and Sichu... | Oswald introduces different styles of Chinese food and recommends Sichuan dishes since Myles would have hot food. Myles finally orders Roasted Crispy Chicken and Spicy Beef, the specialties of Oswald's restaurant. |
train_1099 | Lyndel: Are you feeling better today, Bill?
Bill: Well, it's hard to say. I cough a lot in the evening.
Lyndel: You'd better give up smoking. It's bad for your health.
Bill: You're right, but you know, it's hard to give up an old habit.
Lyndel: But you should make up your mind first.
Bill: You know, I often have t... | Lyndel advises Bill to go to bed and get up early to work rather than smoke to keep himself awake. |
train_1100 | Rube: it's such a nice day outside. Let's take a walk into town and do some window-shopping.
Lynnea: you know I hate shopping more than anything else in this world.
Rube: I know. But we could get some exercise in, and we could get some errands run, too. Window-shopping won't cost you anything.
Lynnea: what kind of e... | Rube suggests Lynnea walk into town and do some window-shopping together to get some exercise in and get some errands run. At first, Lynnea is unwilling to go, but later Lynnea agrees since Rube promises not to go into any of the stores in the mall. |
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