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train_10101 | Devin: Hello, Universal Export Shanghai. May I help you?
Ryan Jacob: Good morning. This is Ryan Jacob from New York office. May I speak to David Parker please?
Devin: Certainly, Mr.Jacob. Can you please hold for a moment?
Ryan Jacob: Thank you.
Devin: I am sorry to keep you waiting, Mr.Jacob. Mr.Parker apologizes for n... | Ryan Jacob calls to Universal Export Shanghai and wants to speak to David Parker. Devin tells him David Parker is on another line and will call him back at the time that is available to Jacob. |
train_10102 | Maddalena: I'm phoning up about this job you have advertised in this paper. This...er... Young sales manager?
Neville: Oh yes.
Maddalena: I'd like to apply for it. Would you send me an application form?
Neville: No. You simply sending a written application, a letter.
Maddalena: Can you tell me a bit more about this job... | Maddalena wants to apply for a young sales manager. Neville tells Maddalena they're looking for someone who isn't too concerned about working long hours and the salary can be negotiated. Neville asks Maddalena to send Maddalena's application letter and they will consider after hearing about Maddalena's experience and e... |
train_10103 | Wells: Are there any vacancies still available?
Demosthenis: Yes. We need a plumber here.
Wells: I am looking for a job that is more advanced than that, such as sales manager or regional manager.
Demosthenis: I am sorry. They are not available now. | Demosthenis only needs a plumber but Wells wants a more advanced job. |
train_10104 | Sovia: Hi, my name is Sovia.What ' s your name?
Jeff: My name is Jeff.
Sovia: What do you do?
Jeff: I ' m a podiatrist. What about you?
Sovia: I ' m a nurse.What do you do in your free time?
Jeff: I like to play piano, go bowling and chat with my friends.And you?
Sovia: I like to hang out with my friends, play games an... | Sovia, a nurse, and Jeff, a podiatrist, share their hobbies and would like to go out sometime. |
train_10105 | Edeline: I need to find a bus that'll take me to the Gold Line.
Milo: Where do you live?
Edeline: I live up in Altadena.
Milo: The 264 will take you there.
Edeline: It goes all the way there?
Milo: I know for a fact that it goes to the station.
Edeline: What street would I catch it on?
Milo: If you go to Altadena Drive... | Milo tells Edeline how to go to the Gold Line by bus. |
train_10106 | Lyndy: Hi, Monica, how is everything going?
Monica: Everything goes well, but I am thinking about quitting my current job.
Lyndy: Why? You ' re not satisfied anymore?
Monica: I just sense. But I cannot grow anymore. My boss is not really supporting me. I am interested in some positions in other JV companies, but I need... | Monica is thinking about quitting her current job. Lyndy agrees that Monica should do some research before she sends her application letters out. |
train_10107 | Marilin: Would you like to go sightseeing tomorrow?
Steffie: Not a bad idea!
Marilin: What would you like to see in Beijing?
Steffie: Well, let's see. I'd like to go to the Summer Palace.
Marilin: I'll pick you up here tomorrow. | Marilin will take Steffie to the Summer Palace tomorrow. |
train_10108 | Janina: Can you suggest a few exercise to help me get fit and stretch my muscles a little?
Toby: Sure. If you want to stretch your legs, a good exercise is to lift your knee in front of your body, like this. It's a very simple exercise, but very effective.
Janina: I need to excise my arms too. How can I do that?
Toby: ... | Janina wants to get fit and stretch Janina's muscles. Toby recommends lifting knees to excise the legs, doing the push-ups to exercise arms, and stretching arms when lying on the back to exercise chest muscles. |
train_10109 | Alyse: Mr. Black? I'm from the Pacific Mechanical Company.
Mr. Black: Oh, yes. Step inside, will you? I'll give you an idea of what business I want to take up with you. Take a seat. We can go into details later.
Alyse: Thank you.
Mr. Black: Our speciality back in South Africa is wholesale supplying of screws, bolts, nu... | Mr. Black tells Alyse their speciality is wholesale supplying of stuff like screws for both wood and metal. Alyse will lead Mr. Black to their showroom to see the machines. |
train_10110 | Aile: Stop running around in front of the TV, will you? Why don't you just sit and watch?
Phyllys: I've tried, but I can't stand the bald man talking so loudly in the program.
Aile: Then stay away. No one is keeping you from doing that.
Phyllys: Don't be so irritable. I just don't understand the program, that's all.
Ai... | Phyllys is running around in front of the TV. Aile asks Phyllys to stay away. |
train_10111 | Jacob: Jacob, are you interested in helping me out and going on a blind date with a friend of mine?
Britt: That depends. What does she look like?
Jacob: Well, she's got a beautiful face and long curly red hair.
Britt: How tall is she?
Jacob: She's fairly tall, maybe 2 inches taller than me.
Britt: Is she chubby?
Jacob:... | Jacob asks if Jacob is interested in going on a blind date with a friend of Jacob's and describes the girl to Jacob. Jacob thinks there's something wrong with the girl because she sounds too good to be true. |
train_10112 | Neda: do you want to go out for dinner tonight?
Revkah: sure. Have you got anywhere in mind?
Neda: I'm starving, so maybe we could go somewhere with large portions.
Revkah: that Italian restaurant in the city centre always has large portions. Do you want to go there?
Neda: I'm not really in the mood for Italian, actual... | Neda invites Revkah to go out for dinner tonight. Neda wants to go somewhere with large portions and spicy food. Revkah suggests the Taj, an Indian restaurant, and offers to treat Neda. |
train_10113 | Adelind: Hey, Paul, why the long face?
Paul: It's difficult to explain.
Adelind: Try me.
Paul: Well, I had a terrible day of work, I'm thinking of quiting my job.
Adelind: Take it easy, maybe tomorrow will be different.
Paul: I don't know, I can't stand my job these days.
Adelind: Cheer up, I hope you'll feel better so... | Paul is thinking of quitting his job. Adelind tries to cheer him up. |
train_10114 | Wrennie: You seem to like her very much, don't you?
Carry: I can't deny that. She is so beautiful that I fell in love with her at the first sight. I wish I knew more about her.
Wrennie: But I heard that she had a three-year-old girl.
Carry: I can not belive that. It must be cooked up by someone. | Carry is surprised when Wrennie tells him the woman he loves has a child. |
train_10115 | Paul: Paul, what kind of music do you like to listen to?
Jessa: All kinds, but mostly Pop, rock and classical. Why?
Paul: I have tickets to a show. Do you want to go with me?
Jessa: What kind of music is it?
Paul: Pop. It's Maria Carey.
Jessa: When is it?
Paul: At 8P M tomorrow night.
Jessa: Yeah, I'd like to go. Do yo... | Paul invites Paul to Maria Carey's show at 8 PM tomorrow. They will go after having dinner together. |
train_10116 | Marty: Steve. Is that you?
Steve: Yeah. What's going on?
Marty: Not much. What a surprise to see you here.
Steve: Yeah. It's been a couple of months since I saw you.
Marty: What have you been up to?
Steve: I just started working out.
Marty: Really? Where do you work out at?
Steve: I joined the Samsung Health Club last ... | Steve joined a health club to work out. Marty had a running machine at home but already got sick of it. Steve tells Marty exercising at home is hard and invites Marty to check out his health club Saturday morning. |
train_10117 | Deana: I went shopping without my umbrella yesterday morning.
Marie-Jeanne: Yesterday morning was beautiful i thought the sunning was going to continue.
Deana: So did i. that's why i didn't take my umbrella. i got cold in the rain in the afternoon. it was raining cats and dogs.
Marie-Jeanne: I know. i could not believe... | Deana and Marie-Jeanne both got hit by the storm yesterday. Deana wishes the weather could be a little more predictable. Marie-Jeanne thinks the weather is changeable. |
train_10118 | Jennings: All right, let's see who's ruining my TV time.
Jacqui: What are you going to do? Call my boss and chew him out?
Jennings: Is your boss named Vic? Your pager says, This is Vic. Here I come!
Jacqui: Impossible. My pager is really old. It doesn't display messages.
Jennings: Here, see for yourself. That's really ... | Jacqui's pager displays a message from a guy named Vic but Jacqui doesn't know who he is. |
train_10119 | Judie: Will you give your friends a buzz and put out a feeler to see if they like to offer me a loan?
Lindsey: Give them a buzz? What can I say to them? Say that you want a loan?
Judie: I just want to make sure that there is possibility of giving us a loan.
Lindsey: And they, too, want to make sure their loan is worthw... | Judie asks Lindsey to buzz Lindsey's friends for a loan. Lindsey thinks they need to make sure their loan is worthwhile. |
train_10120 | Mr. Brown: I'm pleased to meet you again, Mrs. King.
Mrs. King: Pleased to see you, too, Mr. Brown.
Mr. Brown: You've had a good trip, I hope.
Mrs. King: Yes, a very pleasant journey, thank you.
Mr. Brown: It's been a full two years since we last saw each other.
Mrs. King: So it is, I've come again to renew our sole ag... | Mrs. King comes to renew the sole agency agreement with Mr. Brown for another 2 years. They agree that the annual sale will be 450 pieces and Mr. Brown will give Mrs. King 1% higher commission for every additional 50 pianos sold. Mrs. King will send Mr. Brown a detailed report every six months. They will talk with the ... |
train_10121 | Dorri: If we employ you, what starting salary would you expect?
Hanny: I'd like to start at 3000 yuan a month.
Dorri: I think your background and experience are worth the compensation.
Hanny: Does it include bonuses?
Dorri: No, there are annual bonuses, one week paid vacation a year, and health insurance.
Hanny: Very g... | Dorri agrees Hanny's starting monthly salary would be 3000 yuan and tells Hanny about other benefits. |
train_10122 | Dayna: Where did you go yesterday?
Preston: I went to play tennis in the public park.
Dayna: How often do you play tennis?
Preston: Twice a week. How about you?
Dayna: I seldom play tennis. I prefer football and basketball.
Preston: But it is very difficult to gather a team of players together.
Dayna: I usually play wi... | Preston plays tennis twice a week. Dayna prefers football and basketball and plays with Dayna's schoolmates. |
train_10123 | Harriot: I'd like to order broadband internet for my laptop.
Deane: Just plug the Ethernet cable into your computer, and a prompt will tell you the payment options.
Harriot: Well, I don't have an Ethernet port. My computer runs entirely on wireless service.
Deane: That's too bad. But there are several alternatives, if ... | Deane wants to order broadband internet for the laptop. Harriot gives Deane three options and tells Deane Deane has to use the computer lab to print. |
train_10124 | Ina: May I help you, sir?
Adair: Yes, I have many things to buy. I would like to choose the cleaning milk first.
Ina: All right. What is your type of skin?
Adair: Dry. That's my problem.
Ina: You can use this. It has special effect for keeping your face moisturized. It has this lotion, as a gift attached.
Adair: Sounds... | Adair helps Ina to choose the cleansing milk for dry skin and shampoo to prevent scurf. Adair also buys a toothpaste. |
train_10125 | Jodie: How can I help you?
Kareem: I'd like to buy some perfume for my girlfriend.
Jodie: Do you know what kind of scent she usually wears?
Kareem: She usually doesn't wear anything but a few drops of Chanel No. 5. But I'd like to buy her a new Fragrance.
Jodie: OK, here are some of our most popular perfumes.
Kareem: W... | Kareem would like to buy some perfume for Kareem's girlfriend. Jodie recommends the new perfume from Clinique and some other cosmetics, like skin cleansers, moisturizers, lipsticks, mascara, and whitening cream. Kareem only takes the perfume. |
train_10126 | Sebastien: how's your job search going?
Licha: I don't know. I only started looking for a job a few days ago.
Sebastien: I see. Have you found anything that you're interested in?
Licha: I've only found a few openings in my field.
Sebastien: what kind of job are you looking for?
Licha: I'm trying to find a job in sound ... | Licha is trying to find a job in sound engineering but only found a few openings. Licha could also work in the tourism field. Sebastien recommends a job at a recruitment agency. Licha is interested. |
train_10127 | Laura: Oh, hey, Keri! You cook, right! You're a pretty good cook.
Keri: I'm OK.
Laura: OK. I want to make an omelet, so actually this is really silly, I've never made one before. How do you make an omelet?
Keri: OK, Well, I can teach you how I make them, which is the same way my father and grandmother make them, which ... | Keri teaches Laura to cook the omelet by the way that Keri's father and grandmother did. Firstly crack and whisk some eggs and keep pushing the bottom layer to the side when cooking it until most of it is cooked. Then flip it over and add some fillings. Keri recommends pre-made salsa and cheese for the filling. |
train_10128 | Thomasin: Now tell me, what's your problem?
Emlynne: I don't feel like eating. And I cannot sleep well.
Thomasin: Do you have a fever?
Emlynne: Yes, a low fever. I feel terrible. Am I dying?
Thomasin: Certainly not. Take one of these white pills three times a day.
Emlynne: Before the meals or after the meals?
Thomasin:... | Emlynne has a lower fever. Thomasin gives Emlynne some medicine. |
train_10129 | Catharina: I know why Mr. Fro didn't like our ad idea! He doesn't know the first thing about coffee.
Kitty: True. I always see him drinking instant.
Catharina: Let's take him some of Kitty's best and make the pitch again.
Kitty: Do you think that will be enough to make him have a change of heart?
Catharina: It's worth ... | Catharina suggests they take Mr. Fro some best coffee and try their ad idea again. |
train_10130 | Lishe: I'm really glad that you came to see me.
Byron: I had to. I was missing you a lot.
Lishe: I was missing you too.
Byron: So, why haven't you visited me?
Lishe: I've actually been busy lately.
Byron: What have you been doing?
Lishe: I've just been working really hard.
Byron: I've also been busy.
Lishe: Tell me wha... | Lishe and Byron have been busy working recently. Lishe is glad Byron came to see Lishe. |
train_10131 | Armando: Is our destination the amusement park?
Dawn: Yes, I think even though we are adults, it's still a good place for us to relax.
Armando: What are you going to enjoy?
Dawn: I want some exciting. Which is more fun, the roller coaster or the ferris wheel?
Armando: I like neither.
Dawn: Come on. Here is for enjoying... | Armando and Dawn goes to the amusement park. They decide to go to the roller coaster and then the Ferris wheel. |
train_10132 | Anjanette: This is today's schedule. At 8: 30AM, conference with the department managers. At 9 o'clock, live for the workshop where you'll award prizes to the staff for preventatives.
Hewitt: That's great. What are the prizes?
Anjanette: 3000 RMB as bonus for each person.
Hewitt: To encourage the staff increases.
Anjan... | Anjanette tells Hewitt about today's schedule, which is tight. |
train_10133 | Jo-Anne: Are you here for the position advertised in China Daily?
Joanne: Yes, I am. I'm very interested in that advertisement about hiring a computer program designer, and hope to know a little more about it.
Jo-Anne: What kind of information would you like?
Joanne: Well, first I would like to know if this position is... | Joanne asks Jo-Anne about the availability of the position of computer program designer and how to apply for it. |
train_10134 | Yancey: You're the editor of Public Eye. What kind of topics does your program cover?
Public Eye: Well, there are essentially domestic stories. We don't cover international stories. We don't cover party politics or economics. We do issues of general social concern to our British audience. They can be anything from the ... | Public Eye, the editor of Public Eye, tells Yancey their program is essentially domestic stories and it's the mixture of what the public wants to know about and what they feel the public ought to know about. Public Eye could feel whether Public Eye has got a successful program. |
train_10135 | Lorelle: Did you watch the TV special about barnacles last night?
Ileana: No, I missed it. What did you learn about them?
Lorelle: That they glue themselves to rocks in the ocean, shortly after birth. They also stay in the same place forever.
Ileana: Right, have you ever tried removing one of those things? It would be ... | Lorelle and Ileana talk about barnacles and their glue, which probably wouldn't be harmful to people like so many synthetic glues in use today and could have countless uses. |
train_10136 | Jean: 4373811.
Vivienne: Hello. Is that Jean?
Jean: Yes, speaking.
Vivienne: There is a really good film on at the cinema this week. It's called 'Sounds Forever'. Would you like to come and see it with me on Wednesday evening?
Jean: No. I'm afraid I can't. I'm going to play at a concert at London University on Wednesda... | Vivienne invites Jane to see a film on Wednesday evening but Jane is busy at that time. They decide to go on Friday. |
train_10137 | Susan Carter: Morning. Can I help you?
James Johnson: Well, I'm not really sure. I'm just looking.
Susan Carter: I see. Well, there's plenty to look at again this year. I'm sure you'd have to walk miles to see each stand.
James Johnson: That's true.
Susan Carter: Would you like a coffee? Come and sit down for a minute.... | Susan Carter gives James Johnson some coffee and lets him sit down. James owns a company of training consultancy and needs some technological help to keep on top of everything. Susan recommends MR5000 to James. James will think about it. |
train_10138 | Katrinka: Are you sure that this is the place to wait for our school bus?
Janaye: Yeah. Look, other kids are coming this way.
Katrinka: But it doesn't look like a real bus stop.
Janaye: That's because regular buses don't stop here.
Katrinka: How much is it going to cost?
Janaye: Nothing. It's free.
Katrinka: Is t... | Janaye explains to Katrinka that regular buses don't stop at the school bus station and their school bus is free. |
train_10139 | Tessa: There must be something weighing on your mind. What is it?
Tess: Dad, I lost mum's necklace. I'm afraid she will scold me.
Tessa: Don't worry. I'll buy a new necklace as same as the old one.
Tess: It is so kind of you, Dad. | Tess lost mum's necklace. Tessa will buy a new one. |
train_10140 | Vicky: What are you going to take?
Orella: Roast pork chops with a bottle of red wine, please. Is soup served here?
Vicky: Of course. What kind of soup do you like? Clear or thick?
Orella: Clear soup. I think tomato soup is fine. | Vicky helps Orella to order roast pork chops and tomato soup. |
train_10141 | Nikkie: Are you alright, child?
Tabbi: Hey, I still know my name.
Nikkie: What did the nurse say?
Tabbi: She said I have a fever but nothing major.
Nikkie: In that case, you should go home and get plenty of rest.
Tabbi: What if this small fever turns into a big fever?
Nikkie: Then I'll phone our family physician ... | Tabbi has a fever. Nikkie thinks Tabbi should go home and get plenty of rest. |
train_10142 | Jeromy: What are you going to do for one year abroad, Tom?
Tom: Study, study, study. I want to learn a lot.
Jeromy: You are going to take courses?
Tom: Yes. I am going to take some university courses there.
Jeromy: Sounds hard.
Tom: Yes, but I think it's probably for the best.
Jeromy: Won't you get lonely?
Tom: ... | Tom is going to study for one year abroad and believes he won't feel lonely. |
train_10143 | Winona: Can you direct me to some fresh produce that's on sale?
Dexter: Well, we've got some great mangoes on sale.
Winona: Mangoes? What are mangoes?
Dexter: Well, it's a fruit with a big seed in it.
Winona: Can you eat the seed?
Dexter: No. Peel the skin with a sharp knife, and throw out the seed.
Winona: Well,... | Winona wants to buy some fresh products on sale. Dexter recommends mangoes and introduces the fruit to Winona. |
train_10144 | Lanny: Does Tom drink a lot?
Tom: Yes, he does. He often has had one to many. But I advised him not to drink too much, he just boasted that he had hollow legs and nobody had ever drunk him under the table.
Lanny: That's a problem. He has sort of Dutch courage and that will egg him on in doing anything. | Lanny and Tom are talking about Tom who drinks a lot and has Dutch courage. |
train_10145 | Erena: I'd like to taste some local dishes. What would you recommend?
Sibylla: That's fine. You must try this dish.
Erena: Could you tell me how this thing is cooked?
Sibylla: It's fish steamed and served with our special sauce.
Erena: Is it good?
Sibylla: Sure. It's a most popular dish.
Erena: I think I'll try i... | Erena would like to taste some local dishes. Sibylla recommends steamed fish. Erena will try it and some green salad. |
train_10146 | Remington: So, Fred, what are your plans for after graduation?
Fred: Well, I've already got a job waiting for me back in my hometown.
Remington: That's cool. Have you already found an apartment to live in?
Fred: I'm planning on living with my parents. Won't you?
Remington: I couldn't even if I wanted to. My parents... | Fred has got a job in his hometown and is planning on living with his parents. Remington's parents don't want Remington living at home. They want Remington to be more independent. Fred thinks he needs to learn to live on his own too but he doesn't have the money. |
train_10147 | Sidnee: Excuse me. How much is this tablet? Is it on sale?
Freida: Yes, it's on sale for only US $200.
Sidnee: Is it good?
Freida: Sure. It has a hard disk storage capacity of 128 gigabytes with up to 12 hours of battery life. You can enjoy millions of movies, TV shows, songs, apps and games on it.
Sidnee: Could you gi... | Sidnee wants to buy a tablet and asks Freida for a 10% discount. Freida can only offer a 5% discount. Sidnee takes it. |
train_10148 | Kirstie: Why don't we get you some shirts, darling?
Rhona: I want to leave, we've already been here 2 hours.
Kirstie: But we should get you some shirts. You need summer shirts.
Rhona: I would rather buy them somewhere else.
Kirstie: Why? They have everything here.
Rhona: I don't like shopping in the malls. I like shopp... | Kirstie wants to get some shirts for Rhona, who would like shopping on the street instead of in the malls. Kirstie believes that Rhona would never buy anything without Kirstie. |
train_10149 | Pammy: I'd like to send this package to my uncle in Sydney. How much will it cost to send it there?
Osborn: Well, if you ship it by standard delivery, it takes 6 days, and it will cost $12.
Pammy: Well, is there another way? My uncle's birthday is just in 5 days. I'd like him to receive it by then. The cost doesn't mat... | Osborn helps Pammy to send the package to Pammy's uncle in Sydney by express overseas delivery. |
train_10150 | Marguerite: Mrs. Peterson, we're planning to write a report. Could you help us with it?
Mrs. Peterson: Sure, what is it about?
Marguerite: It's about people's love for music. We want to know how music influences them.
Mrs. Peterson: Sounds interesting. What can I do for you?
Marguerite: We did some research at several ... | Marguerite is writing a report about people's love for music and asks Mrs. Peterson to hand out the papers to the members of her gym. |
train_10151 | Minta: How was your economics class?
Jacqueline: Well, to be honest with you, I fell asleep during the lecture.
Minta: Was it that boring?
Jacqueline: No, it wasn't the teacher's fault. The problem is that I can't stay awake for a 2 hour lecture. I had been working in the evening at the hospital.
Minta: Isn't that goin... | Jacqueline fell asleep during the economic class because Jacqueline needs to work late to pay the school fees. Minta advises Jacqueline to go to the student employment office to find another job. |
train_10152 | Sybilla: Would you like some more coffee?
Annmarie: No thanks. I'm full. We need to find our waitress and get our bill.
Sybilla: The waitress is bringing the bill right now.
Annmarie: This waitress has really been on top of things, hasn't she?
Sybilla: Yes, this waitress did a great job.
Annmarie: OK, let's see what th... | Annmarie and Sybilla think the waitress has done a great job. So they give more tips than usual. |
train_10153 | Giorgio: Hello, Sir. How can we help you today?
Sir: I need to find out some more information for L / C. I would like an outline of responsibilities, both ours, yours and the beneficiary, please.
Giorgio: OK, to start, the conditions are specified by the buyer and may include Insurance Forms, Way Bills, Bills of Lading... | In the bank, Sir asks for the outline of responsibilities between the bank, the bank's customers, and the beneficiary. Giorgio gives detailed explanations. |
train_10154 | Marya: What's that book you have under your arm?
Fae: It's the best seller everyone's been talking about for the last six months.
Marya: How in the world did you get a copy? I've put a hold on it at the public library for weeks and I'm still waiting my turn.
Fae: I checked it out of the rental library. It only costs fi... | Fae gets a copy of the best seller book and Marya will buy a pocket edition copy if it's good. |
train_10155 | Nigel: Hi, Mark! Hi, do you have a minute?
Mark: Oh, I'm sorry, Nigel. I'm rushing to a meet right now.
Nigel: Sure, no problem. Can we fix a time to talk later?
Mark: Sure, but this week is crazy for me. Can we make it next Monday?
Nigel: Ok, see you 10 o'clock next Monday!
Mark: That's fine. See you then. | Mark and Nigel schedule to meet each other next Monday. |
train_10156 | Efram: Why do you want to join us?
Nicolette: The reason for my application for this position is simple. My educational background and professional experience make me qualified for the job.
Efram: Do you have any particular conditions that you would like the company to take into consideration?
Nicolette: Oh, just one t... | Nicolette is being interviewed by Efram and tells Efram about reasons for application and expected salary. Efram gives an offer beyond Nicolette's expectation. |
train_10157 | Abagael: Hello, Miss, what can I do for you this afternoon?
Jacquenette: I need the haircut. But you seem so busy today.
Abagael: Yes, it is, busy today. We usually have a lot more clients on the weekend. Would you like to take a seat, and wait for a while, please?
Jacquenette: Ok, but how long I have to wait, it is go... | Jacquenette is waiting for a haircut. Abagael will get her a shampoo first before Mr. Li finishes with another client. |
train_10158 | Denis: I like this apartment. Do you think we can afford the mortgage?
Reginauld: Yes. I think so. It's not a very expensive apartment. It's in the right area and it has everything that we are looking for. The rooms are quite large too.
Denis: I love the balcony. We can sit outside and enjoy the sun in summer. We are o... | Denis and Reginauld are satisfied with the apartment for its design and neighbourhood. Though they can't afford a house, they are fine with this apartment which they can afford. |
train_10159 | Piper: It's a fine day today, isn't it?
Erin: Yes, it is. It's wonderful after the downpour.
Piper: How nice seeing the sun back again! The air is so fresh.
Erin: I hope it stays nice like this for a long period of time.
Piper: Well, the weather is so unpredictable this time of year.
Erin: You're right. We don't know w... | Piper and Erin are talking about the unpredictable weather this year, which differs a lot from the weather forecast. |
train_10160 | Hershel: Hello!
Wang Min: Is that the box-office?
Hershel: Yes, sir.
Wang Min: I'd like to book two tickets for the film 'Jane Eyre'. Are them available for this evening, please.
Hershel: Just a minute please. Oh, I'm sorry, all the tickets for tonight have been sold out.
Wang Min: What a pity! How about tomorrow eveni... | Wang Min calls the box-office to book two tickets for 'Jane Eyre' and he's lucky to get the last two for tomorrow evening. |
train_10161 | Emelita: I am in hot water now, all the things seem to be blown up.
Vikkie: Don't be scared. Bite the bullet and everything will be right again.
Emelita: Thanks for encouraging me. There are problems cropping up here and there. But I will overcome them one by one. | Vikkie encourages Emelita and cheers Emelita up. |
train_10162 | Brandy: How was your date recently?
Alastair: Not too bad. It is seemingly too hard for me to find a place for our date.
Brandy: I guess so. Going to watch a movie and having dinner at a restaurant are usual.
Alastair: She said she wanted to go Dutch in dating.
Brandy: Yes, now many girls want to be independent, so it ... | Alastair tells Brandy he feels weird when his girlfriend goes Dutch in dating. Brandy also tells Alastair the difference between Brandy and his girlfriend. |
train_10163 | Bryce: I think that the company retreat should be in the mountains this year.
Vivienne: What a great idea!
Bryce: January would be a good month for a mountain retreat.
Vivienne: I like the mountain idea, but I am not so sure about the month of January.
Bryce: You know, now that I think about it, you might be right.
Viv... | Bryce and Vivienne think it a great idea to have the company retreat in the mountains. They will ask everyone for the best time. |
train_10164 | Jessi: Is anything the matter, sir?
Jermayne: Yes, it's my steak.
Jessi: What's wrong with it, sir?
Jermayne: It's too raw. I wanted mine well done, but this one here is almost medium.
Jessi: I am sorry you didn't enjoy it, sir. I will return it to the kitchen and bring you one that is well cooked.
Jermayne: Okay, than... | Jermayne tells Jessi the steak is too raw for him. Jessi brings him another one. Jermayne enjoys it this time and asks for more beer Calsberg. |
train_10165 | Westbrooke: I want to change rooms immediately, plus a refund for tonight.
Guendolen: I'm sorry, sir. Exactly what is the problem?
Westbrooke: I'm knee-deep in cockroaches!
Guendolen: I'm so sorry, sir. We'll give you a new room immediately, and give you a refund also.
Westbrooke: Thank you. I'm glad that this hotel st... | Westbrooke wants to change rooms and a refund because of cockroaches. Guendolen does so. |
train_10166 | Miao Ping: Hello, Mr. Trent. What can I do for you this afternoon?
Mr. Trent: Actually, Miao Ping, I'm here to close my account with you. I'm going home, the company is transferring me back to London.
Miao Ping: Oh, I see. When are you leaving?
Mr. Trent: Next week, so I thought it was better to get this all sorted out... | Miao Ping helps Mr. Trent to close his account because Mr. Trent is going back to London. |
train_10167 | Benita: Hello? Is this the Maintenance Department?
Allen: Yeah. That's right. What can I do for you?
Benita: We're having a lot of trouble with our printer. Could you come and take a look at it sometime this afternoon?
Allen: Let me see. Yeah, all right. I'll be over about two. | Benita has problems with the printer and Allen will come to solve it. |
train_10168 | Jenelle: I'm searching for an old music box.
Emeline: You came to the right place. Any particular decade?
Jenelle: If you had a box made in the 20's, that would be nice.
Emeline: We just got one in yesterday, so now we have six.
Jenelle: Would any of them have dancing figures?
Emeline: Yes, we still have two boxes left... | Jenelle comes to Emeline's store to buy a 20's music box with dancing figures. Emeline tells Emeline where to fix it if it breaks down. |
train_10169 | Florella: Excuse me, can you tell me where the post office is?
Nolana: It's on the Fifth Avenue.
Florella: I'm afraid I don't quite understand.
Nolana: I see. You're a stranger here. Walk two blocks ahead, then turn left. You can't miss it. | Nolana shows Florella the way to the post office. |
train_10170 | Lisa: Mary, we're going to the supermarket. Do you want to come?
Mary: Yeah. I need to get some stuff.
Lisa: Let's all go together then.
Mary: Where's Lisa?
Lisa: She's getting coupons from her desk.
Mary: What are coupons?
Lisa: They give you discounts on some stuff that you want to buy.
Mary: Really?
Lisa: Because th... | Mary will join Lisa to the supermarket. Lisa tells her Lisa's getting coupons. |
train_10171 | Terry: Hi, Alan. I feel very nervous because I am going to have a job interview next Monday. Could you please give me some suggestions?
Alan: Sure. Firstly, it is very important for you to be punctual. Interviewers usually don't think much of a candidate who comes 5 or 10 minutes late only to explain that he could not ... | Terry will have a job interview next Monday. Alan suggests Terry should be punctual and create a good image, such as appearing well-groomed and modestly dressed, in a limited time. Terry decides to wear a white shirt with a tie. |
train_10172 | Jorey: But it's the White House. The president and his family live there. They won't let us see most of it. Probably we can only see a couple of rooms.
Erica: No, that's not true. The White House is very big. And there are a lot of historical exhibits there. The tour will take us through many different rooms. I read ab... | Jorey and Erica are talking about the security of the White House and going to visit it. Jorey jokes that a gun can't be taken into it and Erica warns that it is improper to make such a joke. |
train_10173 | Judah: Waiter! May I see you for while?
Waiter: Yes. I'll be with you in a second. Yes, sir? What is the problem?
Judah: This is not what I asked for, I'm afraid.
Waiter: What did you order?
Judah: Roast beef.
Waiter: There must be a mistake. Those are fried oysters. Would you like to keep it or change?
Judah: Roast be... | Judah is served with a wrong dish. Waiter apologizes and will replace it with roast beef that he ordered. |
train_10174 | Hamish: Well, Mr. Brown, we've settled everything in connection with this transaction except the question of payment in yen. Now can you explain to me how to make payment in yen?
Mr. Brown: Many of our business friends in England, France, Switzerland, Italy and Germany are paying for our exports in Japan currency. It i... | Mr. Brown teaches Hamish how to make the payment in yen and recommends Hamish to consult the bank. |
train_10175 | Herculie: Hi, can I assist you in any way?
Alyda: Oh, thank you. Yes, please. What I need is to handle some domestic affairs.
Herculie: Oh, I see. In what area?
Alyda: Well, I need a Deposit Certification to handle this.
Herculie: Yes, we have this service. Have you got a deposit certificate and your passport? I'm sorr... | Alyda needs a Deposit Certification to handle domestic affairs and Herculie needs a deposit certificate and Alyda's passport. |
train_10176 | Myrle: Do you know where I can find old music boxes?
Niki: You could try shopping at a flea market.
Myrle: What is that? I have never heard of such a thing.
Niki: A flea market is an outdoor place where people sell all kinds of used stuff.
Myrle: OK, Where can I find one?
Niki: Well, you can check the local paper or se... | Niki recommends Myrle to shop at a flea market for old music boxes. |
train_10177 | Mei: Dad, will you read to me?
Dad: Uh, let me finish the newspaper first?
Mei: You've been saying that forever!
Dad: Well, how about reading the business section of the newspaper together?
Mei: That's boring. Let's read this book. It's about a bear and cat that becomes friends.
Dad: Okay, let's read this book.
Mei: Gr... | Mei wants Dad to stop reading and read a fairy-tale book for Mei. Dad agrees as it's requested by Mei's teacher, and it's time for bedtime stories now. |
train_10178 | Sherwynd: Did you take these pictures? They are very good.
Nance: Yes, I think they turned out very well too. I like to bring my camera with me wherever I go. That way if I see something attractive I can snap a picture of it.
Sherwynd: Carrying a big camera around is too much trouble for me.
Nance: My camera is really ... | Sherwynd is impressed by Nance's pictures. Nance is experienced in photographs and introduces basic functions and advantages of the compact camera to Sherwynd. Nanceadvises Sherwynd to check camera prices that Headfields demonstrates. |
train_10179 | Marta: Airports are sad places.
John: Sometimes, I guess. But, we'll write to each other. You'll come down at Christmas.
Marta: If we can find the money.
John: Don't worry, Marta. Everything will be taken very good care of. They say that fares are going to be reduced in the next six months. And when I graduate, well ..... | John is leaving at the airport. Marta is worried and sad because she thinks John will forget her and have someone new. John promises he won't. But Marta cannot stop thinking. |
train_10180 | Corinna: Sam, I think it's time for you to get a summer job. When I was your age, I started working at the pool.
Sam: Mom, I really don't have time to work this summer. I am going to go to summer school and I need to practice skateboarding. Also, I want to go to the lake with Jeremy.
Corinna: Well, how are you going to... | Sam's mom asks Sam to look for a summer job and start saving money. Sam compromises and his mom will help him. |
train_10181 | Noelyn: Hi, John. What are you doing here?
John: I'm waiting for the bus.
Noelyn: Where are you going?
John: I'm going to the station to meet my sister.
Noelyn: Oh, is she coming by herself?
John: Yes, the train comes in about half past four, but it's twenty past four now. I have only ten minutes!
Noelyn: How often doe... | Noelyn meets John at a bus station. John is in a hurry to meet his sister. |
train_10182 | Britni: We are going to put on a performance.
Oswell: Really? When?
Britni: On May 4. We have been preparing for it for two months.
Oswell: Where are you going to put it on? In your school?
Britni: No. At the People's Theatre.
Oswell: If I remember correctly, you put it on at the Youth Square last year.
Britni: Yeah. B... | Britni tells Oswell they are going to put on a performance at the People's Theatre to collect money for Project Hope. |
train_10183 | Ron: Ron, what are you doing?
Jodie: Ah, nothing. I'm just looking up some information on the Internet.
Ron: Like what? Let me see.
Jodie: No, no, it's okay. I mean, you know ...
Ron: Baldness? What are you looking that up for?
Jodie: Well, you know ...
Ron: I ... I mean, you're not that bad off.
Jodie: Ah, there you g... | Ron is troubled with his baldness but Ron thinks it is not serious and gives him some advice, such as seeking medical help or just accepting the fact. Ron just can't give up hope. |
train_10184 | Jemimah: I want to have my hair done. Do you have any suggestions?
Patrice: You can take a look at this magazine. It has some of the newest styles.
Jemimah: Er, I like face style. It's pretty. Do you think it suits me?
Patrice: Well, do you really want to keep your hair that long? I think you will look better with shor... | Jemimah wants to have a new hairstyle and Patrice recommends cutting it short. Jemimah agrees with it but refuses to change the color |
train_10185 | Lenora: Where are you from?
Neale: Australia, from Sydney. I was at university, you know, I just finished and, er...I thought I'd go off around the world for a bit.
Lenora: What a long way to come! You have a long holiday, I suppose.
Neale: Well, I finished my studies, you know, and found a job in a shipping firm. But ... | Neale comes from Sydney and has had a long and nice holiday around Europe and Asia. Lenora is interested in Neale's experiences because Lenora wants to learn something about other countries. Lenora invites Neale home for a dinner and to share Neale's story. Neale thinks that would be lovely. |
train_10186 | Jolie: Do you need help with something?
Bettie: I need help finding a new refrigerator.
Jolie: Do you see anything that you like?
Bettie: That Kenmore looks nice.
Jolie: That is a wonderful choice.
Bettie: What makes is so great?
Jolie: It's very inexpensive, and it has all the appliances.
Bettie: What appliances... | Bettie wants to buy a new refrigerator. Jolie thinks it a good choice to buy Kenmore. |
train_10187 | Bruno: I'm going to work in a multi-national enterprise after gradution.
Lora: but you said your dream was to be an entrepreneur, to be your own boss.
Bruno: I'll do it someday. But it's not the right time now. I have to learn a lot by working as an employee.
Lora: it sounds like you've got a perfect plan.
Bruno: y... | Bruno tells Lora Bruno future plan. Lora thinks it is a good opportunity to learn skills in other companies and make preparation for starting up a company. |
train_10188 | Jerry: Diana, in your opinion, which is more important, IQ or EQ?
Diana: Why are you asking me the strange question, Jerry?
Jerry: I watched the movie Forrest Gump last night. And the question just linged in my mind.
Diana: Well. I think IQ matters more. But it won't work without EQ.
Jerry: Why? You seem pretty sur... | Diana tells Jerry that she thinks IQ is more important in making achievements but it won't work without EQ and takes Forrest Gump as the example. |
train_10189 | Anna: this is tough to say, Jordan, but I think we should break up.
Jordan: are you serious?
Anna: yes, I mean it.
Jordan: but why? Did I do anything wrong?
Anna: no, we are just too different. This isn't working.
Jordan: hey, come on. It's too early to say that. We can fix things.
Anna: I have thought about it f... | Anna wants to break up with Jordan because she thinks they are too different. Jordan compromises but proposes to keep the friendship. Anna agrees. |
train_10190 | Tessa: Sam, where's the closest ATM?
Sam: It's not that far. Do you see that yellow building over there? It's next to it, on the right.
Tessa: Oh, I see. Do you know if there's a convenient store around here?
Sam: Well, you could go down to twenty second street. There are a lot of stores down there that are open 24 hou... | Sam shows Tessa the ways to the closest ATM and a convenient store. Sam and advises Tessa to take a taxi to get to the store. |
train_10191 | Wesley: Good morning Can I help you?
Raina: Yes, I need some directions.
Wesley: Sure. What are you looking for?
Raina: Well, first of all I'm looking for the Hard Rock Cafe. How far is it from here? Need I take a taxi?
Wesley: Oh, it's just about 5 minutes walk from here. Just walk out of the hotel and turn right. It... | Wesley shows Raina the ways to the Hard Rock Cafe, the Science Museum, and the amusement park. Wesley thinks the Cafe and the amusement park are good places but the museum isn't very good. |
train_10192 | Frank: Frank and Peter want new bicycles. Petrol is very expensive, so they both want to cycle to work.
Peter: They're looking at advertisements.
Frank: What about this Curzon bike? It's very cheap. Only 80 pounds.
Peter: Yes, but the Anderson bike is even cheaper, 865 pounds.
Frank: How old is the Anderson one?
Peter:... | Frank and Peter are talking about bicycle types and prices. |
train_10193 | Martina: Say, do you want to go out to dinner tonight?
Antonia: Sure. Where would you like to go?
Martina: Well, what do you think of Italian food?
Antonia: I love it, but I don't feel like eating it today.
Martina: I don't, either. I guess. It's a bit hot.
Antonia: Hmm...How do you like Japanese food?
Martina: Oh, I l... | Martina and Antonia don't feel like eating Italian food today. They decide to eat Japanese food. |
train_10194 | Dennis: I like that photo on the wall.
Gavrielle: Oh, thank you. It's a photograph that I took on my vacation last month.
Dennis: Did you take it by yourself? I didn't know you can photograph so well.
Gavrielle: Oh yes, I've been taking photos for 5 years.
Dennis: That's great, do you have anymore of your photos here? ... | Gavrielle shows Dennis the photographs Gavrielle took on Gavrielle's vacation. Gavrielle shows more photos and shares Gavrielle's experiences and feelings. Dennis appreciates them much. They will go to play badminton. |
train_10195 | Emmye: What's the story about your new movie?
Aubrey: It's about a police man. And I play the part. He has to catch the killer. The movie has some frightening scenes. But I hope the audience won't be too frightened to go to the movie theaters.
Emmye: Did you enjoy making the movie? We heard stories of disagreement with... | Aubrey tells Emmye the story about Aubrey's new movie, Aubrey's relationship with the director, and the response from the audience. Aubrey wanted to do his own actions but Aubrey's insurance company wouldn't, so they were done by another man. |
train_10196 | Catlee: Professor Wilson, can I ask you something?
Professor Wilson: Sure.
Catlee: What I'd like to do for my survey project is to interview 3 people. Would that be OK? Because in class you said a survey is usually done with a large number of people.
Professor Wilson: That's right, it is. But tell me about your idea.
C... | Catlee wants to interview 3 people for the survey. Professor Wilson asks about Catlee's idea and advises Catlee to prepare a list of questions first. |
train_10197 | Ozzy: I'd like to go to the Bank of Switzerland. How do I get there?
Brandi: It's quite a long way to walk there. I'd suggest you take a taxi or the subway.
Ozzy: Where can I take the subway?
Brandi: You can get it at City Hall station, turn left when you leave the hotel. Go straight ahead. You'll see City Hall on the ... | Brandi shows Ozzy how to go to the Bank of Switzerland and advises Ozzy to take a taxi. Ozzy agrees a taxi is a better choice. |
train_10198 | Sheela: Are you doing anything special this weekend?
Conchita: I wanted to go to the music festival in the National Park. But one of my friends invited me to her house for dinner. So I'm going to the dinner on Saturday night instead. What about you? Are you going to the festival?
Sheela: I was planning on going with my... | Conchita has no time for the music festival this weekend because Conchita will go to a dinner, while Sheela will attend it by underground. |
train_10199 | Lisbeth: Kathy, my family plan to go hiking this Sunday. Would you like to join us?
Kathy: Sounds great, but have you heard this week's weather forecast? I saw it on the Internet this morning. They said that the weekend was going to be rainy.
Lisbeth: Really? In the newspaper. However, the weather forecast is totally d... | Lisbeth invites Kathy to go hiking together this Sunday, but Kathy worries that it would be rainy. |
train_10200 | Jennings: Now you're my boss, Mr. Henry.
Mr. Henry: Do you have any other particular conditions that you would like the company to take into consideration?
Jennings: No, nothing in particular.
Mr. Henry: You may ask questions about us, if you have any.
Jennings: All right. When can I start? | Jennings tells Mr.Henry Jennings has nothing in particular to be taken into consideration. |
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