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train_10001 | Norene: Are things still going badly with your house guest?
leo: It's getting worse. Now he's eating me out of house and home. I've tried talking to him but it all goes in one ear and out the other. He makes himself at home, which is fine. But what really gets me is that yesterday he walked into the living room in the... | Leo tells Norene things are getting worse with his house guest, who used to be his best friend in college. Norene suggests that it's time to lay down the law. |
train_10002 | Mela: They'll do the operation for you this Friday.
Hadria: But Saturday is my birthday.
Mela: I think it's important to do now. We can have a birthday party for you when you come out of the hospital.
Hadria: But it won't be on my birthday.
Mela: But your health is more important. Believe me! | Mela's trying to persuade Hadria that having the operation done is more important than Hadria's birthday party. |
train_10003 | Sondra: It's difficult to find a suitable job this year. It's a lot of pressure.
Jory: Now college graduates are being encouraged to start their own business. It sounds really good for us. We can get some valuable social experience, which will be helpful in our future jobs. We may also learn about ourselves and society... | Jory has decided to start Jory's own business. Sondra thinks college graduates lack of money and knowledge to do so, so it's difficult to make a decision. |
train_10004 | Mary: Hello, Tom. I'm afraid I need your help.
Tom: Sure, what's the matter?
Mary: My sister Mary is coming to see me tomorrow morning, but I forgot that I've got 2 lessons. Could you meet her for me please?
Tom: No problem, but I've never seen your sister before.
Mary: She is a medium bill with long brown hair.
Tom: O... | Mary asks Tom to meet Mary's sister at the airport tomorrow at 7:30 and describes how she looks like. |
train_10005 | Peter: Ashley, will you deliver this document to Green Mama's by 3 o'clock or should I ask Rebecca?
Ashley: I'm sorry, Peter. I am scheduled to meet a customer at 2 o'clock and I don't know how long the meeting will last. Also, Rebecca won't be back until 4:00.
Peter: What should I do? Victor just started working here ... | Ashley tells Peter she and Rebecca aren't able to deliver the document and advises Peter to ask Victor. |
train_10006 | Bobbi: Wake up, darling.
Ilyssa: What for? it's only 5 o'clock in the morning.
Bobbi: We're going jogging.
Ilyssa: This early?
Bobbi: Get out of bed. Remember our agreement. Don't break it on the first day.
Ilyssa: What shall I wear?
Bobbi: Sportswear and jogging shoes.
Ilyssa: I don't have jogging shoes.
Bobbi: Yes, y... | Bobbi wakes Ilyssa up at 5 o'clock because they agreed to go jogging. Ilyssa is unwilling to go and makes excuses. |
train_10007 | Anabelle: Have you ever thought about having children, Kaitlyn?
Kaitlyn: My husband and I have thought about it, but we've decided not to have any. They're just too expensive. Besides, with all the news about global warming on the news lately, who knows what kind of Worl
Anabelle: Well, I've always wanted to have lots ... | Kaitlyn doesn't want children because they are expensive. Because she grew up with a big family, she always wanted to be an only child. Anabelle thinks it is hard to imagine how many people there would be in China without the one-child policy. |
train_10008 | Paola: What's the side dish that you're making for dinner?
Webster: I'm not sure. I was thinking of making a vegetable.
Paola: What kind of vegetable are you thinking about making?
Webster: Do you know what kind of vegetable you want to eat?
Paola: Why don't you make some corn?
Webster: How would you like the corn?
Pao... | Paola tells Webster Paola wants grilled corn as the side dish for dinner. Webster'll grill some corn then. |
train_10009 | Osborne: What were you and Richard talking about earlier? It looked intense.
Cristi: Yeah, Richard said something to me that I didn't appreciate.
Osborne: Oh, no. I know how insensitive he can be. What has he done now?
Cristi: He asked me how long it took me to learn English.
Osborne: But, you were born and raised in C... | Osborne tells Cristi that Richard asked Osborne how long it took Osborne to learn English but actually Osborne was born in California. Cristi thinks this is racist. Osborne answered the question and asked Richard the same question, then Richard apologized to Osborne. |
train_10010 | Celestina: Is everything to your satisfaction?
Rhett: No, the steak was recommended, but it is not very fresh.
Celestina: Oh! Sorry to hear that. This is quite unusual as we have steak from the market every day.
Rhett: So what? It is not fresh and I'm not happy about it.
Celestina: I'm sorry, sir. Do you wish to try so... | Rhett tells Celestina he is not happy with the steak because it is not fresh. |
train_10011 | Garret: have you ever been in an earthquake?
Forester: yes, I experienced one when I was in Tokyo once. The tremors only lasted a few seconds though and then it was over.
Garret: do you know where it measured on the Richter scale?
Forester: I don't remember, but it wasn't very serious. Have you ever been in an earthqua... | Forester has experienced an earthquake in Tokyo. Garret was in tornadoes few times in childhood because where Garret is from a prime location for tornadoes. Garret's father's new car was damaged in a flood. |
train_10012 | Micheil: Hey, man, look, what's on the wall over there?
Meier: Don't you know that? It's all about new office rules.
Micheil: What does it say?
Meier: It says smoking is not allowed in any private offices. It might be the most terrible thing for you.
Micheil: I can smoke outside of the office. But what else does it say... | Meier tells Micheil the new office rules include that smoking is not allowed in private offices, employees should get approval from the manager if asking for leave, the vacation policy remained the same, and being late will be fined 20 Yuan per minute. |
train_10013 | Nealson: I would like to order some internet today.
Betsey: What kind would you like?
Nealson: What kind of internet is there?
Betsey: You can get DEL or dial-up.
Nealson: Which of those two is best?
Betsey: I would recommend DEL.
Nealson: So that one better?
Betsey: It's better because it doesn't tie up the phone.
Nea... | Betsey recommends DEL to Nealson because DEL isn't connected through the phone line. |
train_10014 | Jacquie: how can I help you?
Orren: I'd like to buy some perform for my girlfriend.
Jacquie: do you know what kind of scent she usually wears?
Orren: she usually doesn't wear anything but a few drops of Chanel No. 5. But I'd like to buy her a new Fragrance.
Jacquie: ok, here are some of our most popular perfumes.
Orren... | Orren wants to buy some perfume for Orren's girlfriend. Jacquie recommends a new perfume by Clinique. Orren'll take it. Jacquie promotes other cosmetics to Orren but Orren doesn't think Orren's girlfriend needs them. |
train_10015 | Eugene: Excuse me. Is anyone in that seat next to you?
Jerrilee: No, I don't think so.
Eugene: Do you mind if I put my jacket there?
Jerrilee: No. It's no problem. Are you American?
Eugene: Yes. And you?
Jerrilee: No. I'm from Taiwan. Can't you see?
Eugene: Well, there are many Chinese Americans, you know. And your Eng... | Eugene takes the seat next to Jerrilee. Eugene compliments on Jerrilee's English. Eugene tells Jerrilee Eugene lives in Taichung and Eugene is a history teacher in Dong-Hai university. Eugene flies back to States once a year to visit Eugene's family and Eugene doesn't feel strange living in Taichung. |
train_10016 | Harlin: what are you looking for?
Rayna: I want to buy a new camcorder for my trip this summer.
Harlin: do you know what camcorder options are available?
Rayna: not really. I thought I'd just have a look today.
Harlin: would you like to look at the new digital camcorders that have just come in?
Rayna: sure. I'd like to... | Rayna wants to buy a new camcorder for the summer trip, Harlin recommends the newest and most popular Sony model with above-average battery life and good night vision and can take still photos and record sounds within 8 feet of the camera. |
train_10017 | Annie: Karen, do you have a minute? I'd like to ask you about something.
Karen: Sure. What is it?
Annie: I think you can give me some advice. You have worked here longer, and I just want to know what you think.
Karen: I'm glad to help you. But what is it you want to ask about?
Annie: I am worried about the meeting this... | Annie tells Karen she is worried about the meeting because she feels she was rude and talked to Mr. Drummond too directly as a woman. Karen tells Annie she wasn't and Mr. Drummond is not sexist and he appreciates his employee for their work, not their gender. |
train_10018 | Judy: Judy, what is everybody talking about?
Cordy: Haven't you heard? Richard was fired by our manager.
Judy: You're kidding. It can't be true.
Cordy: Believe it or not. Everybody is talking about it in the company.
Judy: Really? I'm surprised.
Cordy: Me too. | Judy and Judy are surprised that Richard was fired. |
train_10019 | Caitlin: Let's take a coffee break, shall we?
Tommie: I wish I could, but I can't.
Caitlin: What keeps you so busy? You've been sitting there for hours. You've got to walk around. You just can't stay on the computer forever.
Tommie: Well, I am up to my neck in work. I've got to finish this report. Sarah needs it by noo... | Caitlin asks Tommie to take a break but Tommie wants to keep working and finish the report by noon. |
train_10020 | Chrisy: I'm forming a music band.
Meagan: Do you already know how to play an instrument?
Chrisy: Uh. . . Yeah! I'Ve told you a thousand times that I'm learning to play the drums. Now that I know how to play well, I would like to form a rock band.
Meagan: Aside from yourself, who are the other members of the band?
Chris... | Chrisy can play the drums well now and wants to form a rock band, so Chrisy asks Meagan to come for an audition as the singer. |
train_10021 | Rollins: Today more and more families have personal computers. People have wider range of choice to communicate with the outside world.
Myrtia: Right. With the establishment of Internet and a lot of web companies, people are getting more and more dependent on the web.
Rollins: One of the common uses of PC is that peopl... | Rollins and Myrtia think people are getting dependent on computers and the web. Rollins tells Myrtia how people buy goods online. |
train_10022 | Alice: Hello?
Li Hong: Hello?
Alice: Can I speak to Li Hong, please?
Li Hong: Speaking.
Alice: Hi, Li Hong. This is Alice.
Li Hong: Hi, Alice. How are you?
Alice: Not bad. Li Hong, I am sorry that I can't go to see Mrs. Brown with you tomorrow morning. My mother is ill. I must take care of her.
Li Hong: I'm sorry to he... | Alice calls Li Hong and says she can't go to see Mrs. Brown tomorrow because her mom is ill. |
train_10023 | Jodie: What can I do for you, madam?
Reiko: I'd like to buy a toy car for my son.
Jodie: How about this one?
Reiko: It looks nice. How much is it?
Jodie: They're three hundred dollars.
Reiko: Oh, I'm afraid it's too expensive. Can you show me something cheaper?
Jodie: OK, This one is one hundred and twenty. It's the ch... | Jodie assists Reiko in buying a toy car for Reiko's son. |
train_10024 | Arly: Hello. I want to reconfirm our flight to London.
Casi: Yes, sir. Did you call the airline?
Arly: Yes, I did. But I couldn't communicate with them in English. They speak only Spanish. So I need your help.
Casi: Certainly, sir. What is the flight number and when are you leaving?
Arly: We are taking IB 385 to London... | Arly wants to reconfirm the flight to London and Casi asks him to dial 35 for English-speaking staff. |
train_10025 | Maddox and McKnight: Hello! You have reached the offices of Maddox and McKnight, can I help you?
Max Richards: Yes, my name is Max Richards. May I please speak to George Nelson? I have already called several times. It seems I always catch him out of the office.
Maddox and McKnight: Oh, I'm sorry. Mr. Nelson is away at ... | Max is calling Mr. Nelson's office to speak to him about the Girard case, but Max Richards tells Max that Nelson is away. Max has missed Nelson a few times so this time he leaves his name and phone number so Nelson can call him back. |
train_10026 | Athene: Amanda, how do you like this peaked cap?
Amanda: Didn't you say you want to buy a top hat?
Athene: But I think this one fits me Well. Why don't you try on the sombrero in black?
Amanda: I don't like caps at all. | Athene likes the peaked cap while Amanda doesn't like caps |
train_10027 | Hanna: Oh, my God! What's this?
Allen: What?
Hanna: Look! This window is open.
Allen: Did you open it before we left?
Hanna: Are you kidding? It's winter. Why would I open it?
Allen: I don't know. Wait. Is this yours?
Hanna: No! Oh, my God! Someone has broken into the house.
Allen: It looks that way. That's probably wh... | Hanna and Allen find someone has broken into their house. They are looking for what the robber has stolen and Hanna is afraid that the thief is still upstairs. |
train_10028 | Dana: Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the Cross Bakery building?
Dyann: The Cross Bakery building? Oh sure. You're actually walking in the opposite direction.
Dana: Oh, you're kidding! I thought I was heading east.
Dyann: No, east is the other direction. To get to the Bakery, you need to turn around and go t... | Dana asks Dyann the way to the Cross Bakery building, Dyann tells Dana Dana is in the opposite direction and tells Dana the right way. |
train_10029 | Annnora: Mom, I just finished my paper. Can you proofread it before I hand it in?
Ermengarde: Sure, let's take a look. Sweetie, this is terrific. Your ideas are so original.
Annnora: Thanks.
Ermengarde: I can tell you worked hard on it.
Annnora: I really did! I started thinking about what I wanted to say three weeks ag... | Ermengarde proofreads Annnora's paper and compliments on Annnora's original ideas and hard work. |
train_10030 | Erin: It smells like an ashtray in here!
Eadith: Hi honey! What's wrong? Why do you have that look on your face?
Erin: What's wrong? I thought we agreed that you were gonna quit smoking.
Eadith: No! I said I was going to cut down which is very different. You can't just expect me to go cold turkey overnight!
Erin: Look,... | Erin thought Eadith will quit smoking but Eadith just cut it down. Erin says cigarettes are expensive and it's illegal to smoke in the public. Eadith doesn't have the willpower to quit it. |
train_10031 | Libbie: Could you help me figure out how to look for a job?
Rudolfo: We have lots of options, what type of job do you need?
Libbie: I want to work in an office.
Rudolfo: Do you want to work part-time or full-time?
Libbie: I want to work full-time.
Rudolfo: We have binders with local job listings or you can make use of ... | Libbie wants a full-time office job. Rudolfo suggests Libbie use binders with local job lists or computers. Rudolfo also suggests an appointment with a job counselor but Libbie denies. |
train_10032 | Xerxes: Here is the final draft of our contract. I'm glad that we have reached an agreement on almost every term in our trade.
Baird: Yes, it seems to me we have come quite a long way. However, let me take a close look at the final draft.
Xerxes: Do you have some points to bring up?
Baird: Well, everything we've discus... | Xerxes shows Baird the final draft of their contract with everything discussed included. Baird needs to check over the notes on every detail. |
train_10033 | Yolanthe: I'd like to have this cashed, please.
Viviyan: Please put you name and address here. May I see your passport?
Yolanthe: Yes.
Viviyan: How would you like it?
Yolanthe: Ten hundreds and ten twenties, and the rest in small change, please.
Viviyan: OK. Here you are. | Viviyan is assisting Yolanthe in having a thing cashed. |
train_10034 | Myriam: How much are you asking for this?
Paolo: I'm offering them to you at 150 yuan a piece. Is that all right?
Myriam: Is tax already included in their price?
Paolo: Yes. Our price can't be matched.
Myriam: Would you consider a volume discount?
Paolo: If you buy 1, 000 or more, you'll get a 10 % discount.
Myriam: I'... | Myriam accepts Paolo's offer at 150 yuan per piece and a possible volume discount. |
train_10035 | Anette: So how did you like the restaurant?
Mae: Actually, it could have been better.
Anette: What didn't you like about it?
Mae: It is a new restaurant. I don't think they have their act together yet.
Anette: What did you think about the food?
Mae: I felt that the food was pretty mediocre.
Anette: The service wasn't t... | Anette and Mae think the food of the restaurant was mediocre and the service wasn't good. |
train_10036 | Benton: do you have a minute?
Reuben: sure, what would you like to discuss?
Benton: I've made a tough decision, sir. Here's my resignation.
Reuben: well, I have to tell you that I'm quite surprised. Is there any possible way to change your mind?
Benton: I'm afraid not, sir. I've made up my mind. It's something I have t... | Benton is going to resign because Benton's mom is sick and Benton has to take care of her. Reuben tells Benton Benton can take a leave of absence and they can hold Benton's job. |
train_10037 | Lavinia: Where shall I register, please?
Xena: Here. Do you have a registration card?
Lavinia: Yes. Here you are.
Xena: Please register your information here and pay for it. And I'll make a medical record for you.
Lavinia: OK. How much do I need to pay for the registration?
Xena: Please pay ten yuan for the registratio... | Xena helps Lavinia with registration and Lavinia pays 10 yuan for the registration. Xena tells Lavinia where the consulting room is. |
train_10038 | Horatia: Could you help me, Sir? My flight got in 15 minutes ago. Everyone else has picked up the luggage but mine hasn't come through.
Bharat: I'm sorry, Madam, I'll go and find out if there is any more to come. | Horatia asks Bharat to check her luggage. |
train_10039 | Townsend: Hi, David, you look awful. What's the trouble?
David: Well, believe it or not, I had an accident in the car this morning. Someone drove into the back of my car.
Townsend: No! How did it happen?
David: I was just turning into my drive when another car came round the corner and drove into the back of mine.
Town... | David tells Townsend someone drove into the back of his car this morning and David didn't see him coming because the car was very fast. |
train_10040 | Harlene: Good evening, everyone. Tonight, we will meet an honored guest, Mr. Philip Brown.
Mr. Philip Brown: Hello, everyone. I'm the founder of the website Student Experience. I'm glad to meet all of you today.
Harlene: Well, Mr. Brown, what made you decide to set up a website mainly for students?
Mr. Philip Brown: To... | Mr. Brown, the founder of the website Student Experience, tells Harlene the website started in 2010. Mr. Brown started the website because his sister had an accident and needed some assistance with her daily activities. |
train_10041 | Betty: Hi, Betty, where are you going for your vacation?
Joceline: Georgia. I've been waiting to go there for ages.
Betty: Now your dream will come true. When are you off?.
Joceline: Next Wednesday evening.
Betty: How are you getting to the airport? Is anybody seeing you off?.
Joceline: No, I will take a taxi to go the... | Betty is going to Georgia by plane next Wednesday evening and will be staying with her aunt. Betty is going to Florida by plane on Friday with Betty's parents and maybe stay there for a week. |
train_10042 | Nikki: You look quite different from what you used to.
Jolynn: Sure. I started exercising regularly two years ago and went from 253 pounds to a healthy 160 pounds and that is the only thing I did not give up halfway. | Jolynn started exercising 2 years ago and lost 93 pounds. |
train_10043 | Nitin: Someone came late last night looking for you. I told him you were out and suggested that he leave a no te, but he didn't.
Zarla: Late last night? That's strange. What did he look like?
Nitin: He seemed to be about thirty or so.
Zarla: Was he tall or short?
Nitin: He wasn't very tall, nor very short. About aver a... | Nitin tells Zarla someone came late last night looking for Zarla. Nitin was tired and sleepy so Nitin didn't remember all characteristics of the person. |
train_10044 | Rambo: Hey Nick, what are you up to?
Nick: Not much, just heading over to the shooting range. You wanna come?
Rambo: Seriously? You mean to fire a real weapon? I don't know man.
Nick: Yeah, it will be fun! I have a 9mm pistol that is really easy to shoot. I also have a revolver that's really fun too! They have big t... | Nick invites Nick to the shooting ranger and gives him a lot of precautions about how to handle a weapon. Nick thinks it is cool in the movies but the reality is different. |
train_10045 | Nissy: Wow, is that your sports car?
Olivier: Yes, do you like it?
Nissy: I love it! I used to always want to drive a green jaguar. Is it in good condition?
Olivier: Yt looks good on the outside, but the inside is a different story. It needs a lot of servicing before it can go out on the roads again.
Nissy: What's ... | Olivier tells Nissy Olivier's green jaguar needs a new engine, the heating control, the brakes. Olivier says it will cost a lot to get it all fixed. Nissy really wants to go for a ride in it after it's fixed. |
train_10046 | Cindi: Would you care to order now, sir?
Spence: Yes. I think we're ready. Janet?
Janet: Yes. I'll have the baked salmon.
Cindi: Very good. And what kind of potatoes would you like with that?
Janet: Boiled, please.
Cindi: Vegetable?
Janet: Broccoli. . . Oh, no. Sorry. I think I'd rather have asparagus.
Cindi: Th... | Cindi assists Janet in ordering the baked salmon with boiled potatoes, asparagus, salad with Russian cheese, and coffee. Spence orders a steak. |
train_10047 | Daisy: Hey, Jack, where's your car?
Jack: I got rid of that clunker. This is my new one.
Daisy: Is that right? It sure beats the old one?
Jack: Jump in, I'll give you a ride.
Daisy: Ok. Boy, this looks expensive.
Jack: Yeah, it costed a bundle alright.
Daisy: Wow, this's sinking a hole.
Jack: Yeah, this sucker i... | Jack gives Daisy a ride in his new car. Daisy thinks Jack made a perfect choice about the car. |
train_10048 | Brandise: Where do you have to go.
Britt: To New York.
Brandise: When do you have to be there.
Britt: Tomorrow morning.
Brandise: How long do you have to be there?
Britt: Three days.
Brandise: When will you be back?
Britt: On Friday. | Britt is going to New York for three days. |
train_10049 | Nyssa: Would you like any toast, dear?
Emilia: Um?
Nyssa: Toast, dear?
Emilia: As you like.
Nyssa: Would you like any tea, dear?
Emilia: It doesn't make any difference to me.
Nyssa: Oh, you're not listening to me.
Emilia: Leave me alone. | Emilia doesn't want to listen to Nyssa. |
train_10050 | Xiao Fang: Hello, Tom! Do you mean you're going away?
Tom: Oh, yes. I've booked the ticket and it's time for me to go back home.
Xiao Fang: Well, how long have you been in China?
Tom: I've been here for 2 years.
Xiao Fang: Did you enjoy your stay?
Tom: Yes, indeed. I should say I've had a wonderful time over the past 2... | Tom is leaving China. He enjoyed his stay in China and thanks for people's help. Xiao Fang invites Tom to dinner on Friday. |
train_10051 | Lillis: I had to go downtown yesterday because I needed to mail a package at the post office. Since I was only a few blocks from Main Street, I went over to Martins. Did you know that Martins has gone out of business? I'm not happy about that.
Natka: That's too bad, but I'm not surprised. A lot of family owned shops ar... | Lillis is not happy that Martins has gone out of business. Lillis thinks everyone likes shopping centers due to the low prices and huge selection but Natka prefers Martins. |
train_10052 | Evonne: What do you do besides work and watching TV?
Lucien: When I have some time, I'd like to exercise.
Evonne: Do you go jogging or do you go to a health club?
Lucien: I joined Samsung Health Club a couple of months ago.
Evonne: How do you exercise?
Lucien: I usually spend 30 minutes on the bicycle for the cardio an... | Lucien tells Evonne Lucien has joined Samsung Health club and does bicycle and lifts weight there. |
train_10053 | Ilyssa: Hey Matt, What are you doing here?
Matt: I called your house and your brother told me you'd be here, nice jacket.
Ilyssa: Thanks, it's a present from the baseball team.
Matt: They're going to miss you. You're their star player.
Ilyssa: I wasn't. Today we lost, 22 to 2.
Matt: Ouch. I think we need to have a talk... | Matt comes to see Ilyssa and Ilyssa's team lost the baseball game today. Ilyssa has decided to go to New York but Matt doesn't like a long-distance relationship |
train_10054 | Darren: Do you have something to read?
Ravi: Yes, I do.
Darren: Could you lend me one?
Ravi: OK. Here you are.
Darren: Thanks. It's rather cold this morning, wouldn't you say?
Ravi: You're right.
Darren: Do you know the news?
Ravi: Which one?
Darren: Brazil wins the World Cup.
Ravi: Yes, I see. | Darren borrows something to read from Ravi and they talk about the news. |
train_10055 | Doretta: What would be the earliest that I could actually move into my new house?
Alasdair: The keys will be turned in on Tuesday night. The house will be yours at that time.
Doretta: What should we do to make sure that we have the electricity and water turned on?
Alasdair: You can tell the utility company what day you... | Doretta is moving into the new house and asks Alasdair about the keys, utilities, painting, carpet cleaning, and appliances of the new house. Doretta asks for help on moving day, but Alasdair makes excuses to refuse. |
train_10056 | Rickard: Is there a medication you can prescribe to help me with my problem?
Devin: There are various choices of blood pressure medication that we can try.
Rickard: What is available?
Devin: We could start with Hydrochlorothiazide, which is a diuretic.
Rickard: Are there many side effects?
Devin: There really are not m... | Devin prescribes some blood pressure medications such as Hydrochlorothiazide and Lisinopril to help Rickard with the problem. Devin also explains the side effects. |
train_10057 | Cornelle: I am so excited!
Kathye: Excited about what?
Cornelle: I just voted.
Kathye: Is this the first time you'Ve voted?
Cornelle: Yes, I just had my 18th birthday this year.
Kathye: That's lucky.
Cornelle: Why is that?
Kathye: You turned 18 in an election year.
Cornelle: I didn't think about it like that.
Kathye: R... | Cornelle is excited that Cornelle voted. Kathye says Cornelle's lucky to vote in an election year. |
train_10058 | Issy: Hello, sir. Have you reserved already?
Gilbert: No, is there a single room left?
Issy: Yes, how long will you intend to stay?
Gilbert: For a week or so. Do you give discount for a week or more?
Issy: Yes, we give 5 % discount for a week and 12 % for 2 weeks.
Gilbert: All right. I will take a room for a week. Here... | Issy helps Gilbert book a room for a week with a 5% discount. |
train_10059 | Tobin: You know that this afternoon's meeting is cancelled, right?
Loren: Why am I always the last to know these things?
Tobin: I sent out a notice. You've stopped checking your e-mail?
Loren: No, but Bean did send me like a hundred forwards today. My mailbox must have been overflowing.
Tobin: How obnoxious! I heard he... | Tobin tells Loren this afternoon's meeting is canceled. Tobin miss this notice because Bean's forwards makes Tobin's mailbox overflowing. |
train_10060 | Elysha: Linda, would you care for some candies or cookies?
Linda: No, don't try to tempt me. I'm becoming chubby, and I have to slender down.
Elysha: You are not really chubby. You are actually thin enough.
Linda: I don't think so. I know I've put on weight this winter.
Elysha: So you are watching your weight, aren't y... | Elysha thinks Linda is thin, but Linda says she's on the diet. |
train_10061 | Elysee: It is really exciting news.
Graeme: What news?
Elysee: You don't know? The company is going to replace these old computers with the latest ones.
Graeme: You know what we will get?
Elysee: We will all get a docking station on our own desk from which you can remove your laptop easily. And if you come back to offi... | Elysee tells Graeme the news that the company is going to replace these old computers with the latest ones and they will all get a docking station. |
train_10062 | Mr. Green: Hello, Green here.
Jianshan: Oh, Mr. Green, my name is Jianshan. You don't know me, but I'm a friend of David Smith.
Mr. Green: Oh, yes.
Jianshan: When I told David I was coming here to live, he give me your number, and suggest that I give your a ring. I was wondering if you could give me some advices.
Mr. G... | Jianshan is looking for a place to live and calls Mr. Green for advice. Mr. Green invites Jianshan to come to his office and talk. |
train_10063 | Renaldo: Good morning, Paul!
Paul: Hi, good morning, you are so early today.
Renaldo: Yes, traffic wasn't much today, so I made it to the office earlier.
Paul: I see. How long does it take you to reach the office every day?
Renaldo: Well, about an hour or so.
Paul: Wow, that's quite a long journey. Do you drive a car?
... | Renaldo comes to the office by public transportation every day, while Paul travels by motorcycle. |
train_10064 | Ehud: I usually get a lot of information on the computer and use E-mail to send messages to my friends.
Tomi: Me too. Recently, I'm fascinated with net-chat. I've made many friends on the net. Every day I talk to them and share many interesting things with them. I really enjoy it.
Ehud: Don't you think it's a sheer was... | Ehud and Tomi are talking about net-chat. Tomi thinks it has both advantages and disadvantages. |
train_10065 | Isaiah: Hello, Mr. Black, I'm calling to say goodbye.
Mr. Black: You're leaving so soon? I wish you stayed a little longer.
Isaiah: I wish I could stay a little longer, but a lot of things to do back home.
Mr. Black: Have you got the ticket?
Isaiah: Yes, I did.
Mr. Black: What time are you going?
Isaiah: At 11:00 o'clo... | Isaiah calls Mr. Black to say goodbye. Mr. Black suggests picking Isaiah up to the airport but Isaiah refuses. |
train_10066 | Reggy: How may I help you today?
Shelley: I need to make some copies.
Reggy: The copier is right over there.
Shelley: Does it cost to use it?
Reggy: We do charge to use the machine.
Shelley: How much does it cost?
Reggy: We charge ten cents a copy.
Shelley: How many copies am I allowed to make?
Reggy: There is no limit... | Shelley wants to make some copies. Reggy tells Shelley the charge and asks Shelley to read the instructions. |
train_10067 | a graduate student: Excuse me, Miss.
Arlyne: Yes. May I help you?
a graduate student: I'm a graduate student here in mathematics. I've just come from China and I've never used a western library before. I'll be here for five years, so I'd like to learn to use the library as efficiently as possible. I wonder if someone m... | a graduate student wants to learn to use the library efficiently and Arlyne will show a graduate student around this afternoon. |
train_10068 | Mace: How do you think should I handle this problem?
Anatola: You'd just let sleeping dogs lie.
Mace: But I'm already in a lot of trouble with my boss.
Anatola: Anything you say or do might make it worse. Just try to ride out the storm for a while.
Mace: She's always bothering me. What should I do?
Anatola: You'd bette... | Mace asks Anatola how to handle the troubles, and Anatola suggests telling the boss off. |
train_10069 | Jason: Hello Gina! We've spoken so many times on the phone but's it's so good to finally meet you in person!
Gina: Hello sir. Good to meet you, too.
Jason: Oh, please don't call me sir. Just call me Jason.
Gina: Ok, Jason. So how was the flight?
Jason: Pretty good. There was a bit of turbulence while we were over the P... | Jason finally meets Gina in person. Jason tells Gina he didn't sleep well on the plane because someone snored. Besides visiting Gina's factory and offices, Jason wants to visit the Great Wall |
train_10070 | Darryl: I'm having problems with my computer.
Audra: What's wrong with it?
Darryl: For some reason it won't turn on.
Audra: Have you checked the connections on your computer?
Darryl: What connections?
Audra: There are cords that connect your computer to a power outlet.
Darryl: Will the cords keep it from turning on?
Au... | Darryl's computer won't turn on. Audra suggests checking the connections on the computer, and Darryl will try it. |
train_10071 | Michael: Good morning, Mr. Huang. It's a pleasure to meet you again.
Mr. Huang: Pleased to see you. Welcome to our company. I hope you have a good day.
Michael: Thank you. Can I meet my colleagues?
Mr. Huang: Sure, come with me. Hello, Michael, this is Steven. He will be part of your team.
Michael: Hi, Steven, welcome ... | Steven comes to the new company. Mr. Huang introduces him to Michale and will introduce him to other colleagues later. |
train_10072 | Ira: Well, we've settled everything in connection with this transaction except the question of the mode of payment.
Kenyon: Because this order is a comparatively big one, we would like to pay by time L / C, say, 60 days L / C.
Ira: Payment by sight L / C is quite usual in international trade, and as a rule, we only acc... | Ira tells Kenyon they only accept payment by sight L/C. Kenyon asks Ira to allow them to delay payment and Ira will consider it. |
train_10073 | Flora: What's the matter, dear?
Annabell: Something awful happened. We went to the Portobello Road, and someone stole my handbag.
Flora: Oh, dear. Did you lose a lot of money?
Annabell: No. Only a few pounds. But my passport was in the bag. That'what I'm really worry about.
Flora: You must tell the embassy about it. An... | Annabell's handbag and passport were stolen. Flora advises Annabell to tell the embassy. |
train_10074 | Credit Services: Welcome to Credit Services. How can I help you?
Estrellita: Hello. I'm here to talk about my credit card. You see, I'm a corporate card holder and a personal card holder. I've had my personal credit card for ages, but my corporate one is new to me.
Credit Services: Right. Well, the benefits are a littl... | Estrellita comes to asks about the corporate card. Credit Services tells Credit Services Credit Services can use it for any internal payments and will get an overall statement that lists all of the transactions. |
train_10075 | Lilyan: If you are staying here for a few days, we'd be delighted to see you at our factory.
Gerry: It's very kind of you to say so. My associate and I will be interested in visiting your factory.
Lilyan: Let us know when you are free. We'll arrange the tour for you.
Gerry: Thank you. I'll give you a call this afternoo... | Gerry will give Lilyan a call this afternoon to set the time to visit Lilyan's factory. |
train_10076 | Enrichetta: Good morning. What can I do for you?
Jennette: Christmas Day is coming. I want to buy several postcards to send to my family and friends. Can you recommend me some?
Enrichetta: Of course. How about these postcards? They are specially designed for Christmas.
Jennette: These postcards are great. I want to buy... | Jennette wants to buy several postcards for the families and friends on Christmas. Enrichetta recommends some. |
train_10077 | Dacy: Excuse me, are these deck chairs free?
Fay: Yes, of course.
Dacy: Could I have a fresh towel?
Fay: Sure. Here you are.
Dacy: It's very kind of you. By the way, when does the pool close?
Fay: 1:00 a m. | Dacy asks Fay for a fresh towel. |
train_10078 | Minny: Look, the aliens are sending a message to Mulder. This rocks!
Stu: Whoops. That's my pager. I had to get it for work.
Minny: You have a pager? ! That's a little high-tech for you, Stu. Are you sure you know how to use it?
Stu: Well, I know how to turn it off!
Minny: No, you don't! It's still beeping! Come on, ha... | Stu had to get the pager for work. Minny'll turn it off for Stu. |
train_10079 | Ambros: Anything else I can do for you?
Tommie: I need ten 55 cents stamps and ten 32 cents stamps, please.
Ambros: OK, here you are. Anything else?
Tommie: Yes, I need to send the payment to immigration for my aunt's citizenship application. They won't accept checks. How do I send the money?
Ambros: You can buy a mone... | Tommie buys some stamps from Ambros. Ambros also helps Tommie buy the money order and mail mature immigration. |
train_10080 | Wells: Hello, is that John?
John: Yes. What can I do for you?
Wells: I am calling to tell you some issues about the interview.
John: The volume is too loud. Would you kindly turn it down a little bit?
Wells: Yes. I think it is now a moderate volume. | Wells calls John to tell him issues about the interview. |
train_10081 | Room service: Room service. May I come in?
Dyan: Come in, please.
Room service: Sir, this is the coffee and bread you want. Can I put it here?
Dyan: Yes. How much is that?
Room service: $ 6.
Dyan: Would you please charge them on my bill?
Room service: Certainly. Please sign your name here. | Room service provides Dyan the coffee and bread Dyan wants. |
train_10082 | Steven: Hello, Frank.
Frank: Hi, Steven. What's new with you?
Steven: Not too much. I'm looking to rent an apartment.
Frank: Why?
Steven: I dislike my roommate. He really turns me off.
Frank: What happened? Did you have a fight?
Steven: No. He likes to leave his things about and never cleans the room.
Frank: I hate tha... | Steven tells Frank he's looking to rent an apartment because he can't stand his roommate. |
train_10083 | Julie: Hi Barbara. Have you lost weight?
Barbara: Hi Julie. Yeah. I've been on a diet for a couple of months now.
Julie: Wow. You look great.
Barbara: Thanks for noticing.
Julie: What type of diet were you on?
Barbara: I joined a health club and my trainer gave me tips on eating. With a combination of eating better and... | Barbara has been on a diet and Julie thinks she looks great now. Barbara tells Julie about her diet, and tips on eating from her trainer. Julie will try it and Barbara reminds her to incorporate exercise into the diet. |
train_10084 | Keren: Do you like cooking?
Stace: Yes, I do it a lot. but I don't like doing dishes. what about you, do you like cooking and then cleaning up afterwards?
Keren: To be honest, I don't really like doing either one, I can't cook and I hate cleaning.
Stace: Suppose you have to do one of the two, which do you prefer?
Keren... | Stace likes cooking but hates doing dishes, while Keren would rather do the dishes than cook. Then Keren makes a deal with Stace. |
train_10085 | Nikki: Hello.
Norman Bates: Hi. I'm calling about the ad for the apartment found in today's newspaper.
Nikki: Okay.
Norman Bates: I'm kind of desperate, and I need something right away.
Nikki: Okay. What would you like to know?
Norman Bates: First of all, how big is it?
Nikki: It's a two-bedroom apartment with a living... | Nikki calls Norman Bates to ask about the ads for the apartment in today's newspaper. Norman tells Nikki the area and rooms of the apartment. It has a lot of history and is partially furnished. The rent is $950 a month, and Nikki thinks it's expensive. Norman advises Nikki to split the cost with a roommate and tells wh... |
train_10086 | Denis: Would you like to have lunch with me? I found a good place not far from here. The food is good and the price is reasonable.
Ann-Marie: Well, I'd love to. But can you wait for a second? I have to help Mr. Brown send this letter first. | Denis invites Ann-Marie for lunch. Ann-Marie agrees. |
train_10087 | Jaquelin: Have you had your holiday for this year yet, Jack?
Jack: Not yet. I'm taking it at the end of September.
Jaquelin: Where are you going? Have you made up your mind?
Jack: Not really. I thought of going to Spain again, but I've already been there twice and I'd like to try somewhere new.
Jaquelin: My brother's j... | Jack hasn't decided where to go on holiday this year. Jaquelin suggests going to Mexico, but Jack can't afford it. Jack decides to go to Ireland or Scotland. Jaquelin tells Jack he can call in Mary if he decides on Ireland. |
train_10088 | Jim: Kate! I thought you were going to leave early today to take your son to the show.
Kate: I'm still planning to. But I can't leave until I've finished typing all the letters.
Jim: Can't you leave that until tomorrow?
Kate: No, the boss wants them first thing tomorrow morning.
Jim: How many have you got left?
Kate: A... | Kate plans to take her son to the show but she hasn't finished the work. Jim suggests helping her. |
train_10089 | Loella: What a memory I have! I did write down the number on a sheet of paper when I answered the phone this morning. But now the paper has disappeared without any trace.
Sheppard: Don't worry. I'll be seeing Mr. Brown in an hour. | Loella tells Sheppard the paper with the number has disappeared. |
train_10090 | Jessica: Hi, Jack, have you thought about your ideal job in the future? Do you want to be an excellent math teacher like your father?
Jack: For Gosh's sake! I hate being a teacher. I still have a clear memory of the terrible days when my father helped me with all my subjects. But it is strange that I made great progres... | Jack and Jessica are talking about their ideal jobs. Jessica wants to be a brilliant dancer like her mother. Jessica suggests getting rid of bad habits and learning from their great parents. Jack agrees and invites Jessica to swim. |
train_10091 | Bruno: Hello, School of English Studies.
Janka: Hello, I saw your advertisement in the newspaper. Can you give me some information, please?
Bruno: Yes, of course. What would you like to know?
Janka: Well, first, how long are the courses?
Bruno: They are 6 or 9 months long and the next course begins next Monday.
Janka: ... | Janka asks Bruno to give some information about the English courses. Bruno tells Janka the length of the courses, the student's number, and the charges. Janka will come and pay. |
train_10092 | Devin: What did you think of the lecture?
Deeann: I thought it was very interesting.
Devin: Did you really?
Deeann: Yes, didn't you?
Devin: Certainly not. I thought he talked a lot of rubbish.
Deeann: So you think you know more than he does.
Devin: Well, take coal for instance.
Deeann: What about it?
Devin: Coal won't ... | Deeann thought the lecture is interesting while Devin thought the lecturer talked a lot of rubbish. |
train_10093 | Piet: I may drive up to London on Saturday. There are one or two things I need to do there.
Rolando: I'd go early if I were you. The motorway can get very busy, even on a Saturday. You may get stuck in the traffic. | Piet'll drive to London and Rolando suggests setting off early. |
train_10094 | Nancy: Oh, hi. What was your name again. I can't keep straight all the students' names this being the second day of school.
Amie: It's okay. I have a hard time remembering names myself.
Nancy: How, uh, Karen, right?
Amie: No, it's Nancy. My mom's name is Karen.
Nancy: Nancy. Okay. I think I heard you were from England.... | Nancy tells Nancy her name and she was born in England and grew up in France. Nancy's father's a college professor who teaches chemistry, and her mother works full time at home. |
train_10095 | Bridget: Do you know that Mary's marriage is on the rocks?
Mary: Really? I've never heard of it!
Bridget: I saw her husband have it out with her yesterday.
Mary: I think Mary must be sad, because she loves her husband very much. | Bridget tells Mary Mary's marriage is on the rocks. |
train_10096 | Orrin: Well, known, Jim , I'm. . . I'm pretty much in favour of computers, I think computers teach kids to think , because they require logical thought.
Jim: But I. . . I don't agree with that , because computers weaken kids' ability to think, because kids don't learn basic skills.
Orrin: What do you mean?
Jim: They... | Orrin thinks computers teach kids to think, while Jim thinks computers weaken kids' ability to think. |
train_10097 | Sue: Well, I certainly have enjoyed my stay in Edinburgh, Peter. Thanks for all your help and thanks to Gene as well for showing me around.
Peter: Well, we both enjoyed it, too. How long will you stay in York before you go back?
Sue: 2 days. Look, when are you going to be in London again? You must bring Gene with you a... | Sue enjoys the trip in Edinburgh and thanks Peter for his help. Sue invites Peter and Gene to go to London together. |
train_10098 | Odelinda: Hi, Hilly here! You are 15 minutes late. The game has started.
Hilly: I'm terribly sorry. I have classes the whole day so I forgot all about it. I came to tell you I can't go with you today.
Odelinda: Good heavens! What's the matter with you? You seem so busy.
Hilly: Yes, as a matter of fact, I have got a dif... | Hilly is late for the game. She apologizes and tells Odelinda she can't go with Odelinda today because of a difficult project. |
train_10099 | Jordy: So, Jane, how many books have you written?
Jane: 5. And I'm working on my sixth now.
Jordy: I've just read two of your books. Have you got all your finished books published?
Jane: No. I have just published three of them. The first two were not well written. And I don't plan to get them published.
Jordy: But you'... | Jane tells Jordy she's working on her sixth book and has published three of her books. |
train_10100 | Niki: I'm going to New York on vacation. How much is a subway pass?
Karina: Well, a one way ticket is $3. But it would be cheaper to buy a seven-day pass.
Niki: How much is that?
Karina: 31 dollars. But then you can use the subway as much as you want. It also saves you the trouble of standing in line every day.
Niki: T... | Niki is going to New York on vacation and asks Karina the ticket price. Karina introduces the seven-day pass and thinks it saves time and money. |
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