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train_10601 | Neville: What is your most preferred training method?
Griswold: Well, I prefer active rather than passive training. For example, I like the training offered by a financial software company from which we bought the newest updated virgin. They sent the programmers to demonstrate how to do and then ask us to practice. All... | Neville and Griswold are discussing the training methods they like. And they both prefer active rather than passive training. |
train_10602 | Lorilee: Tonight is a party night! What drinks do you think we need?
Britni: Well, not everyone wants to drink beer. Make sure there are some soft drinks and juice. Nothing's as refreshing as iced drinks on a hot day.
Lorilee: I don't think we need too much in the way of soft drinks. Two super bottles of Cola should co... | Lorilee and Britni are discussing the drinks for the party tonight, including soft drinks and wine. |
train_10603 | Bill: . . . And now, let's go to Kenny Williams for today's weather forecast.
Kenny Williams: Thank you Bill, and good morning Salt Lake City!
Bill: What's the weather looking like today, Kenny?
Kenny Williams: Well, it's a bit of a mixed bag in Utah today. we'Ve got heavy cloud cover here in Northern Utah, and we're c... | Kenny and Bill are delivering the weather forecast for this morning. They tell the audience that today is a chilly day and tomorrow will be cold. |
train_10604 | Jesselyn: Do you enjoy going on dates?
Britney: Yes. I find dates to be a lot of fun.
Jesselyn: What's so fun about them?
Britney: They give me the opportunity to get to know someone better.
Jesselyn: So you always have fun on dates?
Britney: Not always. I don't always like the person I'm on the date with.
Jesselyn: Wh... | Britney tells Jesselyn that Britney enjoys going on dates, but sometimes the person Britney dates may not be Britney's type. |
train_10605 | Jane: Hi, is you, John?
John: Oh, Jane. What on earth have you been? I've called you a thousand times.
Jane: Sorry, John. I suddenly got a severe stomachache last night, and stayed in hospital the whole day.
John: But I called your cell phone, and there was no answer.
Jane: I know, I left it at home.
John: Do you feel ... | John asks Jane why she didn't answer his calls last night. Jane explains that she stayed in the hospital and left the cell phone at home. |
train_10606 | Elfie: Do you have any hats?
Shanie: Yes, we do. I'll show you several kinds.
Elfie: I like both of the two hats. Can you give me a discount if I buy both of them
Shanie: Sure, we'll take 20 % off the price.
Elfie: I like this colour and it is very bright.
Shanie: This color is becoming to you, too.
Elfie: Yes, I think... | Shanie is helping Elfie buying hats and offers a discount of 20% if Elfie buys two. |
train_10607 | Yigal: Hello, how can I help?
Sayer: Hello there. I need to buy some foreign currency for a business trip. How much can I exchange?
Yigal: That does depend on where you plan to travel. If you are planning to travel to Hong Kong or Macao we can exchange up to 1, 000 USD for you. If your destination is elsewhere, we can ... | Sayer wants to exchange some foreign currency and Yigal processes it for Sayer. |
train_10608 | Layla: What are you doing, Victor?
Victor: I'm making a list of food and drinks.
Layla: What for?
Victor: What for? For the party, of course.
Layla: Party? What party?
Victor: We're having a Valentine's Day Party.
Layla: Oh, I forget. Who's invited?
Victor: We'Ve invited all our sophomore friends from school.
Layla: Ca... | Victor is making a list of food and drinks for the party and Layla helps him. |
train_10609 | Wenonah: Is there a train leaving for Philadelphia?
Harmony: Yeah. There's an express that leaves in twenty minutes.
Wenonah: May I buy a ticket here at the station?
Harmony: Sure.
Wenonah: Where?
Harmony: Go to window number eleven.
Wenonah: Thanks. | Wenonah asks Harmony to help with buying a train ticket for Philadelphia. |
train_10610 | Jim: Hey, Jim, it's time to wake up and get out of bed.
Mady: Do I have to get up now?
Jim: You'd better get up, or you'll be late.
Mady: What are you talking about? My alarm hasn't even gone off yet.
Jim: Yes, it did. It went off 30 minutes ago. You slept right through it. You're like a dead person while you sleep.
Ma... | Jim urges Jim to get up since Jim has slept right through the alarm. But he still wants to sleep 5 more minutes. |
train_10611 | ABC Corporation: Hello, this is ABC Corporation. May I help you?
Brian: Yes, I'm enquiring about your advertisement for a sales manager in today's newspaper. Is this position still open?
ABC Corporation: Yes, but do you have any experiences as a sales manager?
Brian: Yes, I have a lot of previous experiences in sales. ... | Brian wants to apply for the position of sales manager and ABC Corporation helps him to make an appointment for an interview. |
train_10612 | Del: Why do you want to take the police to court?
Rudd: They arrested me without probable cause.
Del: They did?
Rudd: They had no reason for arresting me.
Del: I thought they let you go.
Rudd: Yes, the next morning.
Del: They made you spend the night at the station?
Rudd: Yes, they did.
Del: What was their reason for a... | Del asks Rudd why Rudd wants to take the police to court. Rudd says that they mistook Rudd as a bank robber and arrested Rudd. |
train_10613 | Chandal: OK. Do you want a trim, or do you want to get your hair done?
Jacquenette: Can I get my hair done like his? His girlfriend has the same hair, and she's white.
Chandal: Like that Rastafarian over there? You mean dreadlocks? You crazy! That'll take way too long.
Jacquenette: What kind of style are you getting do... | Chandal is helping Jacquenette get hair done, and Jacquenette wants to match the hairstyle with Chandal's. |
train_10614 | Margaretta: I need to get some beef.
Brooke: Do you know what kind of beef you want?
Margaretta: I want to get some ground beef.
Brooke: How many pounds do you need?
Margaretta: I would like four pounds of ground beef.
Brooke: What kind of ground beef do you need?
Margaretta: I would like the extra lean.
Brooke: Let me... | Margaretta needs some beef and Brooke asks Margaretta the kind and pounds of beef Margaretta wants. |
train_10615 | Maria: Oh, hi Dave. Long time, no see!
Dave: Hi Maria. I was in the neighborhood, so I thought I'd drop by.
Maria: Come on in. [Thanks.] Take a seat. Would you like anything to drink? I have Sprite or orange juice.
Dave: Sprite would be fine. Uh, so, how have you been?
Maria: Oh, not bad. And you?
Dave: Oh, I'm doing o... | Dave drops by Maria's home and she invites him into her house. They exchange their current situation and future plans for school and work. |
train_10616 | Vinny: We do a lot of camping in the mountains. What would you recommend for two people?
Zachary: You'd probably be better off with the four reel drive vehicle. We have several off-road trucks in stock, both new and used. | Zachary recommends Vinny the four reel drive vehicle for two-people camping. |
train_10617 | Jodi: Oh, my goodness, I can't find my book! you must have left the book in the taxi. It's a very good book, you know.
Willie: But I have to tell you that you are wrong. I didn't take it at all. I remember clearly that you put it in our bedroom. Oh, yes, on your dressing table.
Jodi: Really? Okay, I am sorry. | Jodi thinks Willie left the book in the taxi. Actually, Jodi put it on the dressing table in their bedroom. |
train_10618 | Mr. Jackson: My English teacher suggested that I come in and borrow one of these English-Chinese dictionaries.
Jeannette: Of course, Mr. Jackson. You are welcome to use our dictionaries. But they may not be taken from this room. Wouldn't it be better if you have one of your own? | Jackson wants to borrow a dictionary but Jeannette advises him to have one of his own. |
train_10619 | Nancee: Hi, Kate. Can I discuss our class picnic with you?
Kate: Sure. Go ahead.
Nancee: Today I think we must decide where and when to have our class activities of having a picnic. Many classmates are asking me about that.
Kate: Ok, first, about the location. How about the Central Park? It is near our campus, and we c... | Nancee and Kate are discussing the time and location of the class picnic. |
train_10620 | Hayward: It's your fiftieth birthday. You decide.
Sylvia: I'd like you to organize a surprise party for me.
Hayward: Sylvia, I know what you want. But a surprise party is impossible. Don't you remember when I tried to organize a surprise party for your fortieth? You found out right away.
Sylvia: Don't remind me. I was ... | Sylvia wants Hayward to organize a surprise party for her, but Hayward reminds her of a surprise party for Sylvia fortieth. Sylvia decides just go out to dinner with a few friends. |
train_10621 | Chiarra: Tom, look at your shoes. How dirty they are! You must clean them.
Tom: Oh, mum, but I cleaned them only yesterday.
Chiarra: They are dirty now. You must clean them again.
Tom: I do not want to clean them today. Even if I clean them today, they will get dirty again tomorrow.
Chiarra: All right, then.
Tom: Mum, ... | Chiarra asks Tom to clean his shoes, but he refuses because he cleaned them yesterday, so Chiarra refuses to offer food to Tom for the same reason. |
train_10622 | Darren: That is a beautiful painting, Jerry! Where did you buy it?
Jerry: Actually, I made it. I've been taking art classes for the past year.
Darren: Really? That's amazing! I had no idea you were so talented. This looks like it was painted by a professional. | Darren is amazed by the painting painted by Jerry. |
train_10623 | Virgil: What are you doing here?
Ishmael: I'm preparing my fishing tools.
Virgil: What for?
Ishmael: I'm going to fish with some of my friends.
Virgil: Are you fond of fishing?
Ishmael: Yes. I like fishing after school and on Sundays.
Virgil: When did you get such a hobby?
Ishmael: Long ago. You know, my father is fond... | Ishmael is preparing fishing tools to fish to meet some friends because fishing has been Ishmael's hobby long ago. Virgil's hobby is making home movies and taking photos. |
train_10624 | Keefe: Not a single email until now? it's already twelve o'clock. I can't believe it!
Darren: Can't bear it, right? I've been there before. I'll feel uncomfortable if no one calls me or sends me text messages, like there is something missing.
Keefe: Yeah, that's right. If no one sends me text messages, I'll go crazy.... | Keefe checks messages all the time on different apps, while Darren explains to Keefe that this is a kind of addiction called 'informania' or 'information overload'. |
train_10625 | Jeannette: What's your favorite book?
Orelle: It's Gone With the Wind.
Jeannette: Why do you like it best?
Orelle: I enjoy the various characters and the plot.
Jeannette: Well. I like the Thom Birds best.
Orelle: Is it very interesting?
Jeannette: Sure. I like the writer's language, too.
Orelle: If I have a chan... | Orelle's favorite book is Gone With the Wind while Jeannette likes the Thom Birds best. Then Jeannette invites Orelle to go to the bookshop together. |
train_10626 | Inge: Can I help you, sir?
Tremaine: I want to find a book called Gone with the Wind. But I can't find it.
Inge: Let me give you a hand. The author is. . .
Tremaine: Margaret Mitchell.
Inge: Oh, yes. Here it is .
Tremaine: Thank you very much. I have been looking for it for a long time. Is this the latest edition?... | Tremaine wants to buy the latest edition of Gone With the Wind and Inge helps to find it. Tremaine thinks it's a little bit expensive but still pays for it. |
train_10627 | Lorrie: I am really impressed with your presentation skills.
Mark: Thank you. I have been working on it for several years.
Lorrie: Well, your time has been well spent!
Mark: It also helps that I have strong team members, such as yourself. You really know your stuff!
Lorrie: Thanks, but I have to admit I am really g... | Lorrie and Mark are bragging each other. |
train_10628 | Veronica: . . . so, I said, let's take a break. And since that night, I've been waiting for him to call, but I still haven't heard from him. You don't think he's seeing someone else, do you?
Bella: Come on, don't be so dramatic! I'm sure everything is going to work out just fine.
Veronica: You think so? Oh, no! How c... | Veronica is waiting for someone's call, but she still hasn't heard from this person. Bella comforts her and suggests her make the first step. |
train_10629 | Nichols: I haven't met Bob for years. How is he?
Bob: He has been keeping bach after divorce.
Nichols: He would have recovered from the stress and got married again.
Bob: Once bitten, twice shy. He said he would rather keep bach than to live in disgust. | Bob tells Nichols that Bob said he would rather keep bach than living in disgust. |
train_10630 | Alley: We can't wait any longer. . .
Miss Lin: I'm terribly sorry to be so late. I had an article. . .
Alley: You'll knock yourself out the way you've worked. Why don't you slow down?
Miss Lin: I can't afford to.
Alley: All right. Now that everybody's here. Shall we be getting started ? Miss Lin, are you ready?
Mi... | Miss Lin is late because she had an article. Alley asks Miss Lin to start and tells her to speak up. |
train_10631 | Simon: Hello! My name's Simon. Are you a new student?
Daisy: Yes I am. l'm Daisy. Nicc to meet you.
Mathilda: Nice to meet you too. How are you liking college Iife?
Sybille: lt's awesome and I'm really enjoying my courses.
Mathilda: Me too. I think the courses are more challenging than in high school.
Sybille: I a... | Simon, Daisy, Mathilda and Sybille are exchanging college life experience. Simon and Daisy meet for the first time, while Mathilda and Sybille both like college life. Sybille went to Beijing and Mathilda has always wanted to visit the city. |
train_10632 | Verne: Are you ready for your business dinner?
Anabelle: Yes, we're going to the Seafood Palace.
Verne: Well, you'll have some nice ocean views. But are you sure you want to eat seafood during a business meeting?
Anabelle: Oh yeah. I guess it is kind of messy. Maybe I should just stick to salad.
Verne: Salad could be a... | Anabelle prepares a business dinner at the Seafood Palace, and Verne suggests order soup or steak instead of seafood which is kind of messy. |
train_10633 | Stanley: When you were a kid, what was your dream?
Javier: I wanted to be a businessman or a scientist.
Stanley: Really? Why?
Javier: My dad is a businessman, and I wanted to be like him.
Stanley: Why did you want to be a scientist?
Javier: I really liked science when I was young.
Stanley: Do you still like science now... | Stanley and Javier are talking about their dream jobs when they were kids. |
train_10634 | Tom Lin: Hi, is this Sue?
Sue: Yes?
Tom Lin: Sue, this is Tom Lin from Allied Trust and I'm calling to offer you a position with our firm.
Sue: What position?
Tom Lin: Senior account rep.
Sue: How much does it pay?
Tom Lin: It starts at $ 30, 000. S
Sue: I'm sorry but my bottom figure is $ 36, 000. | Tom Lin from Allied Trust phones Sue to offer her a position, but the salary disspoints Sue. |
train_10635 | Ignaz: Ladies and gentlemen, now we are in the National Forest Park.
Melodie: What's that?
Ignaz: The stone is a prehistoric log. It was turned to stone millions of years ago.
Melodie: Really? It's unbelievable.
Ignaz: But it's the truth.
Melodie: Do you have Ginkgo trees here?
Ignaz: We don't have them here, I'm afrai... | Ignaz's guiding a tour in the National Forest Park and tells Melodie about the stones and trees. |
train_10636 | Slim: Would you please put that cigarette out? I get sick on it.
Jaclyn: You do? OK, fine with me.
Slim: Thank you so much.
Jaclyn: But I also want ya to do me a favor.
Slim: What?
Jaclyn: You gotta have some better deodorant.
Slim: I'm sorry? ! | Slim asks Jaclyn to put the cigarette out. Jaclyn agrees but asks Slim to get better deodorant. |
train_10637 | Orin: I wonder if you can help me. I'm looking for a room.
Sheila: Yes. I've got a small room.
Orin: How much is it?
Sheila: 200 Yuan a week, but smoking is not allowed.
Orin: OK. Can I see the room now?
Sheila: Would you mind waiting? I'm on the telephone. | Orin's looking for a room. Orin requests to see Sheila's small room. |
train_10638 | Hilary: I went to visit a customer in IVS Company the other day. Their offices were very impressive, especially their company Logo which is all over the place. There are Logo models in metal, copper, clove, paper. They are even printed on the wall paper and the balls of the table-lights. It is really decorated identity... | Hilary loves the decoration in IVS Company while Hildegaard thinks it's too exaggerating. |
train_10639 | Craig: How do you want to advertise the opening?
Mia: I've had good responses from the Beijing Times, help-wanted ads.
Craig: All right. I suggest posting the ad Monday through Friday.
Mia: OK. Monday is the big day for job ads.
Craig: And job seekers will certainly check the paper over on Tuesday.
Mia: Let's post on t... | Craig wants to advertise the opening in the Beijing Times and on the Internet. Craig suggests posting the ad Monday through Friday. |
train_10640 | Bernadette: Thanks for offering to give me a lift. I'm looking forward to this party, but I didn't want to go alone.
Cary: Don't mention it. It's my pleasure. Have you been to one of these large, sit-down dinner parties since you got to New Haven?
Bernadette: No, this is my first. Last week I went to a cookout for new ... | Bernadette thanks Cary for offering a lift to a party. Bernadette tells Cary Bernadette was the first one to a cookout but Bernadette doesn't want to be the first one again. |
train_10641 | Forrester: Mrs. Schmidt! What's happening!
Mrs. Schmidt: You'll never guess what happened today! I went to the doctor after work and the doctor told me. . .
Forrester: And the doctor told you to start listening to Bach?
Mrs. Schmidt: No. . . He told me I'm pregnant!
Forrester: Congratulations!
Mrs. Schmidt: And so I bo... | Mrs. Schmidt tells Forrester that she's pregnant so she started reading books on having kids and listening to classical music. |
train_10642 | Eben: What is your hobby?
Quint: I spend most of my spare time reading. And I subscribe to various newspapers, magazines and periodicals.
Eben: What kind of reading materials do you like best?
Quint: I am interested in science fiction. | Quint loves reading, especially science fiction. |
train_10643 | Eolanda: How will you spend this lovely weekend?
Jocelin: I have no idea, any suggestions?
Eolanda: We haven't played chess for a long time. How about playing chess?
Jocelin: It must be fun. But you know, I am not good at chess. I never won since I've learnt to play chess.
Eolanda: Don't worry, I will teach you how to ... | Eolanda suggests playing chess this weekend and will teach Jocelin how to win. Jocelin agrees. |
train_10644 | Waverley: Are you feeling better today, Bill?
Bill: Well, it's hard to say. I coughed a lot in the evening.
Waverley: You'd better give up smoking. It's bad for your health.
Bill: You're right. But you know it's so hard to give up the old habit like smoking.
Waverley: But you should make up your mind first.
Bill: You k... | Bill coughed a lot in the evening. Waverley advises him to give up smoking. Bill tells Waverley he needs smoking to keep him awake when working late. Waverley suggests sleeping early and getting up early. |
train_10645 | Joscelin: Do you rent cameras here?
Lenny: Of course. Which one do you like best?
Joscelin: I want one that is easy to handle.
Lenny: Try this one. You can get a picture by simply pressing the shutter.
Joscelin: That's good. What's the fee? | Joscelin rents a camera with Lenny's assistance. |
train_10646 | Cornela: Hello, Jason. Are you free this Saturday evening?
Jason: Yes. I have no plans.
Cornela: Would you like to Come to our barbecue?
Jason: Yes, that sounds wonderful.
Cornela: OK. See you then.
Jason: But wait, wait, will there be food that is not meat? You know. I'm a vegetarian
Cornela: Hey! I didn't know that! ... | Cornela invites Jason to the barbecue. Jason tells Cornela that he'd become a vegetarian and he feels better having a vegetarian diet. Cornela feels surprised and will prepare some vegetarian food for him. |
train_10647 | Andonis: Did you working in a similar position before?
Zalman: Yes. I have been with ABC Insurance Company for four years, and before that, I worked with the Pacific surveyor company as claim officer.
Andonis: Could you tell me the usual procedures to handle such a case?
Zalman: Yes, on the shipper's side, when the car... | Zalman tells Andonis that Zalman has worked as a claim officer before and explains what Zalman would do to safeguard the interest if Zalman's appointed the representative. Zalman can operate the telex and Zalman's fluent in English. |
train_10648 | Shelly: Hello, and welcome to IBA. Which service do you require?
Elissa: Hello, Shelly, is it? I'm here on behalf of my company, so I'll need the Corporate Banking Services.
Shelly: That's no problem ; I can take care of that for you.
Elissa: I need to have a credit check done for my company.
Shelly: If it's this kind ... | Elissa comes to IBA to have a credit check done for Elissa's company. Shelly can't help with this consultancy service and will direct Elissa to another department. |
train_10649 | Waiter: Did your eye doctor prescribe you contact lenses?
Phyllis: No, I'd like to know something about contact lenses.
Waiter: Oh, I see. We have both hard and soft contact lenses. They are very popular, but a little more expensive than ordinary glasses.
Phyllis: I have found I'm short-sighted recently. I need to wear... | Waiter requests Phyllis to tell about contact lenses and finally chooses ordinary glasses with Phyllis's assistance since Waiter's a student. |
train_10650 | Joelle: Excuse me, I'd like to buy a guitar. Could you recommend one?
Jeramie: Sure. Do you want an acoustic one or an electric one?
Joelle: An acoustic one.
Jeramie: Are you looking to get a steel-string or a classical?
Joelle: What's the difference?
Jeramie: Well, a classical guitar has nylon strings and its neck is ... | Joelle purchases a guitar, a book on how to play the guitar, and some guitar picks on the advice of Jeramie. |
train_10651 | Elyssa: I have been getting headaches almost every day lately.
Mariejeanne: Have you just started getting a lot of headaches?
Elyssa: I never had very many headaches before, but the last few weeks I have been getting a lot of them.
Mariejeanne: Have you had any unusually stressful situations in your life lately?
Elyssa... | Elyssa's been getting headaches. Mariejeanne asks Elyssa some questions and will send Elyssa to a neurologist for a few tests. |
train_10652 | Mallory: Mike, I'm afraid I can't come back home for dinner tonight.
Mike: Not back home for dinner again? That's the third time this week!
Mallory: I'm sorry. Our company has just opened. There are always too many things to handle. You know that.
Mike: You don't have to explain. Suit yourself.
Mallory: Please forgive ... | Mallory tells Mike Mallory can't go home for dinner. Mike's disappointed since it's the third time this week. Mallory promises to make it up to him on weekends. |
train_10653 | Becki: Welcome to Youth Travel Agency. Is there anything I can do for you?
Jyoti: We'd like to look around the town. Can you tell me the best sightseeing route to take?
Becki: Why not come here and have a look at the guidebook?
Jyoti: I think this route is quite interesting. How long does the tour last?
Becki: Let me s... | Becki helps Jyoti seek a route to look around the town. |
train_10654 | Marylou: What should I do if I notice a fire?
Security: Raise the alarm by breaking the glass of the nearest fire alarm. Call Security, say'Fire'and give your name and exact location. At night you should phone the fire service from the nearest telephone.
Marylou: Should I try to put the fire out?
Security: If you disco... | Security tells Marylou what to do if Marylou notices a fire. |
train_10655 | Westleigh: Alpha Beta Courier Service? This is Louise Walker calling from The Marketing Company.
Westbrooke: Good morning, Ms. Walker. What can I do for you?
Westleigh: We need to deliver some documents to our Monroe street branch. Can you come by and pick them up?
Westbrooke: Of course, Ms. Walker. Could I have your a... | Louise Walker calls Westbrooke for the document delivery service. |
train_10656 | Doug: What are you doing, Janice?
Janice: I am reading the book on patent and I think it will be helpful for my work.
Doug: Patent? Are you also learning something about patent?
Janice: Yep! I heard that your company is registering a new trademark.
Doug: You are well-informed. Can you tell me something about the Patent... | Doug requests Janice to tell Doug something about the Patent Law in their country from the book she's reading. Then they exchange some information on this problem. |
train_10657 | Flower Power: Welcome to Flower Power, sir. What can I get for you?
Miles: I'd like a dozen long-stemmed roses.
Flower Power: Would you like them delivered?
Miles: Yes, I'd like them sent to this address.
Flower Power: Do you want to sign the card?
Miles: No, could you just write your secret admirer on it for me? I don... | Miles buys some roses with Flower Power's assistance and requests Flower Power to write the secret admirer for him. |
train_10658 | Bryce: Where do these flower vases come from?
Brit: They are made a town nearby. The flower vases are made of porcelain and covered with tiny bamboo sticks.
Bryce: Are they breakable?
Brit: No. They are not only ornamental, but also useful.
Bryce: No wonder it's so expensive. | Brit tells Bryce about the flower vases. |
train_10659 | Wrennie: I was looking for the Resume Writing Workshop.
Dalila: You came to the right spot. Come on in and join us!
Wrennie: I am not really sure that I remember how to even put a resume together.
Dalila: I am here to show you how to put together the perfect resume. It will turn out great!
Wrennie: How do we get starte... | Wrennie comes to the Resume Writing Workshop and puts together Wrennie's resume with Dalila's assistance. |
train_10660 | Jesse: See? That wasn't so bad.
Alyse: Easy for you to say. My bottom still stings.
Jesse: It might be sore for a while. You'll be OK. Now let's go home and rest.
Alyse: Can't we go to McDonald's first?
Jesse: No, sweetie. I'll make you some tomato soup and rice.
Alyse: No, thanks.
Jesse: And vegetables with porridge.
... | Jesse doesn't allow Alyse to go to McDonald's after a medical treatment. Jesse gives Alyse the medicine and will cook for Alyse. |
train_10661 | Ikey: Good morning. May I speak to Mr. Black, please?
Mr. Black: Speaking.
Ikey: This is the Front Desk. I'm afraid that the air conditioning in your room needs repair. We would like to request you to change your room. We are very sorry for the inconvenience.
Mr. Black: 0K. Well, I suppose I have no choice. What do you... | Ikey requests Mr. Black to change the room because the air conditioning in his room needs repair. Ikey'll help move his luggage when he's out. |
train_10662 | Wenonah: Hi, what can I do for you?
Piotr: Yes, I've come to inquire about renting a university apartment.
Wenonah: What sort of apartment are you looking for?
Piotr: Uh, an apartment with a bedroom and a small bathroom.
Wenonah: Well, that shouldn't be a problem. What sort of price were you thinking of?
Piotr: Could y... | Piotr's looking for a university apartment with a bedroom and a small bathroom. Wenonah tells Piotr the service and facilities depend on the price. |
train_10663 | Celestine: I think something is wrong with Mr. Hudson. He's not as cheerful as usual.
Mr. Hudson: I don't know what it could be.
Celestine: I heard last week that his mother had been ill. I wonder if that's the trouble.
Mr. Hudson: I doubt that. Yesterday he told me his mother felt much better.
Celestine: Maybe he has ... | Mr. Hudson is not as cheerful as usual. Celestine and Mr. Hudson figure out that it's because he's worried about his son. |
train_10664 | Hallie: Have you ever been to the Hard Rock Caf?
Bonny: No, what is it?
Hallie: It's a rock 'n' roll themed restaurant, but some locations are also hotels. It's a chain, so cities all over the world have them. There's one in San Francisco. I was thinking about checking it out. Would you like to join me?
Bonny: Sure, th... | Hallie tells Bonny about the Hard Rock Caf, an international chain and the branch stores are all over the world. Hallie invites Bonny to go there when Bonny is free. |
train_10665 | Inez: Hello, Sue! I'm leaving tomorrow on vacation.
Sue: How nice! Where are you going?
Inez: Italy.
Sue: Tell me more.
Inez: Well, I'm leaving at 8 tomorrow morning.
Sue: Are you driving to the airport, or are you taking a coach?
Inez: Driving. That's about an hour. Er, I'm arriving at the airport at 9 o'clock and tak... | Inez tells Sue Inez's going to have a vacation in Italy to enjoy and experience the lifestyle there. Sue wants to take a relaxing holiday after this hard semester. |
train_10666 | Jack: Welcome back home, darling. Did you have a good time?
Dee Dee: Yes, wonderful. Why, Jack, the house looks as if you have also been away,
Jack: Why do you say that?
Dee Dee: Look at the dirty plates, cups, shirts everywhere.
Jack: Sorry, darling. | Jack comes home from a trip only to find Jack's messed up the home. |
train_10667 | Mike: How were your exams, Mike?
Preston: Not too bad. But I'm sure I made some mistakes in the science paper and maths paper.
Mike: Me, too. The science paper was not easy this time, was it?
Preston: It seems that our new science teacher likes to give us tough exams.
Mike: I have the same feeling. He looks only 25 or ... | Mike and Mike both agree that the science exam was harder than before. |
train_10668 | Ephraim: Why are you interested in our company?
Lenore: Your company is world-famous. So, I think there will be better chances for persona development.
Ephraim: You're right. Do you think you have the qualifications for this job?
Lenore: Sure. My qualifications meet your job description.
Ephraim: But you have no experi... | Lenore's interested in Ephraim's company because it's world-famous and Lenore thinks Lenore's qualified for the job though inexperienced. |
train_10669 | Jason: Hello, Mary.
Mary: Hello, Jason. What are you going to do this evening?
Jason: I've no idea. What about you?
Mary: I have two tickets for the football match. Will you go with me?
Jason: Certainly. You know I haven't watched a football match for a long time.
Mary: Neither have I. Shall we go there by bus?
Jason: ... | Jason invites Mary to a football match. They'll meet after supper and go by bus together. |
train_10670 | Nevile: Did you hear the thunder last night?
Marlena: Yes. I was awake at that time. It was really loud.
Nevile: I didn't see any lightning though. I thought thunder and lightning always occur together.
Marlena: What makes you believe that?
Nevile: A science book says, when lightning quickly beats the air, it will caus... | Nevile thought thunder and lightning always occur together. Marlena corrects Nevile that the lightning can't be seen if it's very high in the sky. |
train_10671 | Rutherford: Can I help you?
Jessa: Yes, please. I'd like some oranges.
Rutherford: Do you want Florida or California oranges?
Jessa: Which do you think are better?
Rutherford: Florida oranges are sweet but they are small. But California oranges have no seeds.
Jessa: Then give me five California oranges.
Rutherford: Any... | Jessa buys some California oranges and one pound of bananas with Rutherford's assistance. |
train_10672 | Francis: Have you ever played Majiang?
Ingamar: Not really, but I know it is very popular a traditional Chinese gambling game.
Francis: Yes, some friends play it all day, all night, and sometimes a whole weekend. I tried to read about some basic rules online, but it is hard to understand. So I went to watch people pl... | Francis tells Ingamar he finds playing Majiang confusing and he'll try to learn harder. Ingamar admires his eagerness and curiosity to learn. |
train_10673 | Rik: how's it going?
Morlee: I'm in a good mood today, actually. How about you?
Rik: to be honest, I'm a bit fed up.
Morlee: what's wrong?
Rik: there's a girl in my company that I really like but I always get shy when she is around.
Morlee: I see! Do you want to ask her out?
Rik: sure, but how?
Morlee: you can a... | Rik feels fed up because he likes a girl but doesn't know what to do. Morlee suggests getting her notice first and overcoming his shyness. |
train_10674 | Susan: Hello.
Jim: Hello, Susan. This is Jim. I'm calling from the bus stop at Pine Street. I have been searching for your house for about 30 minutes now, but I can't find it. I forgot to bring the map you gave me.
Susan: OK, wait right where you are. I'll come and get you.
Jim: That's not necessary. If you tell me the... | Jim phones Susan as he's having trouble finding her house. Susan tells him the right directions. |
train_10675 | Selena: So Selena have you heard back yet about the marketing job you applied for?
Kelcey: Yes. I got a phone call this morning. I'm going to have an interview with the marketing director tomorrow morning.
Selena: Good for you. Where is the interview going to be held?
Kelcey: At the company head office at Milan Street.... | Selena'll have an interview for a job tomorrow and invites Selena to lunch after that. |
train_10676 | Eleanora: You lived abroad right?
Elianore: Yeah, I've been to Australia and Canada. Last year I went to China and stayed there for 11 months.
Eleanora: Why did you go to China?
Elianore: I'm studying business now and I want to work in tourism there in the future, so through my university I worked part time in a hotel ... | Elianore's been to Canada and Australia and Elianore went to China to study and work. Elianore tells Eleanora about Elianore's change through university. |
train_10677 | Johan: What kind of music do you like best, rock, blues or classical music?
Giuseppe: Actually I like country music more than any other types of music. I started listening to this kind of music 20 years ago when I was just 10 years old.
Johan: How did you start listening to it?
Giuseppe: At that time, my parents bought... | Giuseppe tells Johan that Giuseppe likes country music best. Giuseppe's been preparing a program about country songs and wants to write books about country music. Johan loves Metal rock best. |
train_10678 | Joslyn: Today we have Jane Couch with us. Good evening and welcome, Jane.
Jane Couch: Good evening.
Joslyn: Now this is a question that everyone would like to ask you. How did you get interested in boxing?
Jane Couch: I saw a little television program about women boxing about 6 years ago. And at that moment, I said to ... | Jane Couch tells Joslyn she got interested in boxing when she saw a little television program about 6 years ago. She tells Joslyn about important quality for a top boxer and her next fight plans. |
train_10679 | Ricki: Have you seen the notification on our companies website, Jerry?
Jerry: The jogging activity? But I promised my friend to go fishing with him on this Saturday.
Ricki: It says that all the employees are required to join. Why not put off your plan to next week? Besides, I heard this is an environmental protection a... | Jerry decided to go fishing this Saturday. Ricki persuades him into taking part in the company jogging activity. They talk about the destination and what they should wear. |
train_10680 | Miss James: Can I have a word with you, Andy?
Andy: Of course, Miss James.
Miss James: A regular customer just came to me and said you weren't very polite.
Andy: You mean the tall lady with brown hair?
Miss James: That's right.
Andy: She was the one being rude. She wouldn't even look at the bags I showed her. And she p... | A customer complained about Andy. Although Andy thinks the customer was rude, Miss James reminds Andy the customer is always right. |
train_10681 | Jeff: Have you ever taken History 231?
Brietta: Yeah, last term.
Jeff: Who was the professor?
Brietta: Professor Johnson.
Jeff: I have him this semester. What do you think of him?
Brietta: He's a terrible instructor and demands a lot, but fortunately we can get high scores easily in his class.
Jeff: What did you get?
B... | Brietta tells Jeff that Professor Johnson is a demanding instructor but he gives high scores. Jeff feels relieved and decides to stay in the class. |
train_10682 | Sandals: Hello! My name is Sandals, I have a reservation.
Allyn: May I see your identification, please, sir?
Sandals: Here you are.
Allyn: Thanks. Do you have a credit card, sir?
Sandals: Of course. Will American Express do?
Allyn: I'm very sorry, sir. We accept only VISA or MasterCard.
Sandals: No problem. Here's my V... | Allyn checks Sandals' identification, asks for his credit card and then helps him check in. |
train_10683 | Mr. Thomas: Good morning, Miss Monica. Nice to meet you again!
Miss Monica: Good morning, Mr. Thomas, it is nice to see you too.
Mr. Thomas: After the internal discussion, we have all agreed that you are the most suitable person for this position among all the candidates. So, today let ' s talk about your expected sala... | Mr. Thomas talks with Monica about her expected salary and social benefits. They finally reach a consensus on 4800 Yuan to start with. Monica also asks the payment for the overtime and the existence of probation. |
train_10684 | Donnie: What ' s the Mountaineering Club doing this weekend?
Dione: We are going to climb a cliff on the Colorado River.
Donnie: How hard is the climb?
Dione: It is a very difficult climb because there are not many places to put your hands and feet.
Donnie: What did you do last week?
Dione: We rappelled down the side o... | Donnie asks Dione the Mountaineering Club's activities this weekend and last week. Donnie will do the climb this weekend. |
train_10685 | Meredith: Driver, take me to the airport.
Driver: Okay.
Meredith: Driver, can you please speed up? I m afraid I might miss the flight.
Driver: I'm sorry, madam, there's a limit to the speed.
Meredith: Damn it! I think I'm going to miss the plane.
Driver: I'm sorry about that. What's your flight time?
Meredith: At 2:00.... | Driver drives Meredith to the airport and comforts Driver that they will arrive on time. |
train_10686 | Lila: Would you like to have some icecream? I've got a variety of flavors for you to choose from. I've got strawberry, peach, chocolate, coffee, vanilla and praline.
Tammara: Wow! So many choices you have! I wish I could, but I just can't. I'm on a diet to lose weight.
Lila: Come on, just a bite. It doesn't really hurt... | Lila invites Tammara to have some ice cream, but Tammara refuses because Tammara is losing weight. Lila thinks Tammara is strong-willed. |
train_10687 | Britt: It's freezing in here! Can I turn up the heat?
Elsa: Don't touch that thermostat! You don't pay the bills around here!
Britt: Dad! Are you serious? What's the point of having central heating if we can't use it! Look, I can see my breath!
Elsa: Put on a sweater! I'm not gonna let you run up my heating bill just b... | Britt wants to turn up the heat, but Elsa refuses. He says they never caught a cold when not having central heating. |
train_10688 | Cathy: You should have seen the T. V. show that was on last night, the topic it covered was really interesting, animal rights.
Evangelina: Do you really believe in that? If they are going to focus on something, they should do it on civil rights.
Cathy: Yes, but we can't deny that animals are vulnerable, defenseless, an... | Cathy thinks the topic focusing on the protection of animal rights in the TV show is necessary, but Evangelina thinks we should concentrate more on humans. They also share their methods of protecting animals in daily life. |
train_10689 | Song Mei: Is this your umbrella, miss?
Chen Ming: Oh, yes, it is. Thank you. I was looking for it just now.
Song Mei: You look a bit familiar to me. I wonder if I have seen you somewhere before.
Chen Ming: Have you?
Song Mei: May I ask where you live?
Chen Ming: Just two blocks away, in that tall building.
Song Mei: Th... | Song Mei finds Chen Ming's umbrella and they find out they are neighbors. Then they exchange their name. |
train_10690 | Addie: Hey, look at my new shirt. What do you think about it?
Cori: Just so-so. Where did you get it?
Addie: I bought it on a street market. A real bargain!
Cori: I'd much rather buy expensive but good quality clothing, because it is not only nice but lasts a long time. | Addie shows Cori the new shirt, but Cori thinks quality matters more than price. |
train_10691 | Kimberlee: Let's go to WAngFuJing by bus.
Nanny: Better take the subway. It's faster and more convenient.
Kimberlee: Okay. It will be a new experience for me.
Nanny: We have a rather comprehensive subway system here. we can get almost anywhere rather quickly on the subway. Especially at this time of a day when the traf... | Nanny suggests taking the subway because it's faster and more convenient. Nanny tells Kimberlee how to pay for the fare and take it. |
train_10692 | Frank: Morning, Mary. I haven't seen you in a long time. What's up?
Mary: Oh, I took up a new hobby.
Frank: So you don't travel a lot now?
Mary: No, Frank. I'm much more interested in collecting stamps now.
Frank: It's certainly a popular hobby. I know a lot of people love stamps.
Mary: It certainly is. It's so much fu... | Mary tells Frank she's interested in collecting stamps more than traveling. Frank thinks collecting stamps has something similar to traveling. Mary agrees and can learn about the world from stamps. |
train_10693 | Parker: Is that your phone?
Christiane: Yes, it's my new business phone. Do you like it?
Parker: It's very impressive. Can you use the Internet on your phone?
Christiane: Yes, it's got wireless Internet access.
Parker: That's really convenient. Does it have the Bluetooth?
Christiane: Yes, but I don't really use it ofte... | Parker thinks Christiane's new iphone is impressive. Parker asks Christiane its functions, and suggests using the Bluetooth. |
train_10694 | Orin: I Don't know how they do it! Our competitors have undercut us by 10 % percent on the price of our latest model. There is no way will be able to compete against that. We're barely breaking even with the present prices.
Adlai: These price wars are disastrous for our bottom line. If they're charging 10 % less than w... | Orin and Adlai are worried that they cannot compete against their competitors in terms of price. Adlai suggests lowering their cost of production, but Orin thinks it's hard. |
train_10695 | Neel: What kind of person do you consider yourself to be?
Lavena: I think I'm polite, careful, relaxed and shy.
Neel: Oh, I don't think you're shy! You are always chatting with new people when we go to a party.
Lavena: Well. Yes, but those people always start talking to me. I never talk to them first. Perhaps I'm not a... | Neel and Lavena are talking about their personality. Finally, Lavena invites Neel to Lavena's birthday party. |
train_10696 | Celestine: Do you have any idea what time it is?
Joycelin: My bad. I didn't realize that it was so late.
Celestine: Do you really think that that excuses your tardiness?
Joycelin: Of course not. I really did lose track of time.
Celestine: Didn't I tell you to call when you're running late?
Joycelin: Yeah, you did. I ju... | Joycelin apologizes to Celestine for coming home late and forgetting to give Celestine a call. Celestine warns Joycelin Celestine will kick Joycelin out next time. |
train_10697 | Whittaker: How is your computer skill?
Mylo: My familiarity to computer is great, and I use computer frequently in my daily life and work.
Whittaker: What kind of software can you use skillfully?
Mylo: I am competent in using Word, Excel, Windows and other commonly used softwares. | Whittaker asks Mylo about Mylo's computer skills. |
train_10698 | Leslie: Is it all right for me to come in now. Mr. Sutcliffe?
Mr. Sutcliffe: Well. . . I'm pretty busy. but. . . all right. come in. What can I do for you?
Leslie: Do you mind if I sit down?
Mr. Sutcliffe: Not at all. Take a seat. Now, what can I do for you?
Leslie: I want to leave the department. Do you think I could ... | Leslie wants to put in for a transfer and asks Mr. Sutcliffe's permission to leave the department. Leslie explains the reasons, and Mr. Sutcliffe agrees. |
train_10699 | Jessalyn: Front desk. May I help you?
Paulie: I'm going to check out tomorrow but will be back in a week's time. Can I leave my luggage here?
Jessalyn: Yes, sure. We do have a storage service. When will you be checking out tomorrow?
Paulie: About nine-thirty in the morning.
Jessalyn: Then shall we arrange the bellboy t... | Paulie asks Jessalyn to help with the luggage. Jessalyn will arrange the bellboy to pick up Paulie's luggage. |
train_10700 | Armando: Hello, Mr. Benson, welcome to Beijing! Is this your first time to visit china?
Mr. Benson: Oh, no, I'v already made several trips to Guangzhou, this is my first trip to Beijing though. It is a lot larger than I expected it would be.
Armando: Yes, Beijing has been grown over the last few years, there are a lot ... | Armando asks Mr. Benson what he wants to visit in Beijing, and helps arrange the tour. They will visit some tourist attractions, such as the Great Wall and Tian'an Men Square. Armando is willing to be Mr. Benson's translator and tour guide. |
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