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train_1101 | Jaymee: Good evening, Martin.
Martin: Hello, How good to see you. Did you have any trouble finding our place?
Jaymee: Not at all. Your instructions were very clear. Where is Mrs. Martin?
Martin: She is in the kitchen. Kate! Mrs. Gao is here !
Mrs. Gao: Mrs. Gao! I am so glad you could come. My husband has told me s... | Mrs Gao pays a visit to the Martins with lovely flowers and a bottle of Mao-tai. |
train_1102 | Nicolle: How are you doing, Andrew?
Andrew: Not well. I've been feeling pretty lonely lately.
Nicolle: But you have so many friends! How could you be lonely?
Andrew: You know what they say'a friend to all is a friend to none'. I don't feel like I really know any of my friends. In fact, I should probably call them ac... | Andrew confides to his girlfriend that he feels lonely. He thinks his friends are acquaintances but not friends. Andrew wants a guy friend to hang out. His girlfriend advises him to join an ultimate Frisbee club. |
train_1103 | John: Hello, Jenny. What's the matter?
Jenny: John, I'm hard up at the moment. Could you lend me five hundred yuan? I'll return it to you early next month.
John: No problem, Jenny. Are you sure five hundred is enough?
Jenny: Yes. Thank you so much. | Jenny requests John to lend her five hundred yuan. |
train_1104 | Mr. Green: Well, tell me something of yourself.
Irene: What would you like to know, Mr. Green?
Mr. Green: What working experience have you got?
Irene: In 2004, I got a job in the sales department of a trading company near Guangzhou. I started a sales rpresentative. A year later, I was promoted to the position of sal... | Irene tells Mr. Green about her working experience in the sales department and the reason why she wants to work as his assistant. |
train_1105 | Rebecka: Ok, Carrie, can you drive?
Carrie: Yes, I can.
Rebecka: Do you have a drivers license?
Carrie: Of course.
Rebecka: So, how long have you had your drivers license?
Carrie: I think I got it when I was 17, actually. Just before I went to college.
Rebecka: Ok, how do you get a drivers license in your country?
Carr... | Carrie got the driver's license before college and she got a good score on the driving test. Carrie tells Rebecka how to get a driver's license in her country. |
train_1106 | Vikky: Hello Madam, what can I do for you?
Madam: My feet hurt. I think I need some new shoes.
Vikky: What size do you wear?
Madam: The last time I bought new shoes was about a year ago and at that time I was a 7.
Vikky: Well. Once you get to be in your 20s your feet stop growing, so you're probably still a 7. But let'... | Madam's feet hurt so she needs new shoes. Vikky measures her feet and finds out her shoes are one size small. |
train_1107 | Gabi: Have you ever been to a school reunion?
Orelee: Uh yeah, why do you ask? Are you going to one?
Gabi: I'm organizing one for this summer. I have to make a reservation for a party room at a hotel. Do you know any good places?
Orelee: Why don't you try the Omni hotel, it often caters banquets or birthday parties but... | Gabi will organize a school reunion. Orelee recommends a hotel where Orelee's brother works, so Gabi requests Orelee to check with Orelee's brother about party rooms. |
train_1108 | Hendrick: And what seems to be the trouble Miss Lee?
Miss Lee: I have a terrible pain in my stomach.
Hendrick: I see, how long is this pain been occuring?
Miss Lee: Since late last night.
Hendrick: I see, let me have a look, shall I? And what did you eat yesterday?
Miss Lee: We went to an American seafood restaurant an... | Miss Lee has a stomachache. Hendrick asks about her symptoms and thinks she has an upset stomach from overeating. |
train_1109 | Nevile: Hello, Mr. James. I'm calling about your talk next month. It's getting close and there are a couple of things I need to check with you.
Mr. James: OK.
Nevile: I need to know if you'd prefer to give your talk in the hall, the conference room or the lecture theater.
Mr. James: I prefer the later if that's possibl... | Nevile phones Mr. James to discuss his talk next month. Mr. James tells Nevile where he prefers to talk and the equipment he needs, then he confirms his fees. |
train_1110 | Elysee: Sit down, please. What's wrong with you?
Jakob: I feel cold, and I'm shivering. I have a terrible headache and a sore throat.
Elysee: How long have you been like that?
Jakob: About a day.
Elysee: Let me have a look at your throat first. Please open your mouth and say ' ah '.
Jakob: Ah...
Elysee: And show me you... | Jakob feels cold and has a headache and a sore throat. Elysee finds Jakob has a fever and will give Jakob a blood test. |
train_1111 | Dyane: Good afternoon Miss, would you be interested in buying more life insurance? You know, you can never get enough.
Eloisa: I think my husband has some.
Dyane: Are you sure he ' s purchased enough insurance for both of you? If something terrible happened with your husband, and he doesn ' t have sufficient insurance,... | Dyane recommends Eloisa to buy more life insurance. Even though Eloisa's husband has some, those insurances can't cover both of them. Dyane'll show Eloisa the policy. |
train_1112 | Consuela: You are an early bird, Tom. What do you do in the morning then?
Tom: Exercise. The morning hours are the most precious period within a single day. We should not pass them up easily. Seize the time and do something useful.
Consuela: So, you choose to spend it on bodybuilding. Where do you exercise?
Tom: Usuall... | Tom tells Consuela he gets up early to exercise. He keeps a balance between various exercises. If not feeling good, he'll just idle around instead of staying in bed because it's important to keep the routine and it's interesting to join the senior gangs. |
train_1113 | Leticia: Listen, Karen, I need your help. I don't know anyone here yet.
Karen: I'm glad to help you. What's wrong?
Leticia: My mother-in-law just went into the hospital in L. A. Hank and I will be flying there tonight.
Karen: I'm sorry to hear it. What's wrong with her?
Leticia: Doctors aren't sure yet. But the real pr... | Leticia and Hank will fly to LA to see her sick mother-in-law but they'll leave Suzy at home so they need a babysitter. Leticia considers Jill but Jill's too young. Karen could have Suzy in her place but Leticia's afraid her kids will get Suzy's cold. Karen recommends Sara who babysits a lot and Leticia'll contact her. |
train_1114 | Tremayne: I ' m forming a music band.
Maddalena: Do you already know how to play an instrument?
Tremayne: Uh... Yeah! I ' Ve told you a thousand times that I ' m learning to play the drums. Now that I know how to play well, I would like to form a rock band.
Maddalena: Aside from yourself, who are the other members of t... | Tremayne's forming a band. Tremayne can play drums and has got a guitar man and a bass man. Tremayne invites Maddalena to audition as a singer. |
train_1115 | Rachael: Hey Rachael, what's up? How is your day?
Maurie: Not bad. We have had a big meeting today, remember?
Rachael: Oh, yea. I forgot. So how did it go?
Maurie: Pretty well. I think the boss liked my ideas.
Rachael: Great, so what happens now?
Maurie: Well, I have to write the proposal. I'm pretty excited about it. | Rachael tells Rachael the boss liked her ideas. |
train_1116 | Ariel: Do you like cooking?
Giorgio: I love it. I really enjoy creating a meal from various ingredients and watching my friends enjoy it. It gives me a real sense of satisfaction. Do you enjoy cooking?
Ariel: I don't like it. It takes up too much time and I really hate having to clean up after the meal. I can't stand d... | Giorgio loves cooking because it makes Giorgio satisfied. Ariel doesn't like it because it's troublesome. Giorgio starts cooking Chinese meals and says the ingredients are similar to those in Western meals but the preparation is different. |
train_1117 | Jannel: When you need an apartment, where do you look for one?
Germaine: Our school has a link on its website for apartments.
Jannel: Can I share an apartment with someone?
Germaine: Some of the ads in the paper are from people looking for roommates.
Jannel: Are apartments expensive in this city?
Germaine: Do you need ... | Germaine tells Jannel to check the school website for apartment information, and agrees to look at apartments with Jannel. |
train_1118 | Jasmin: I'd appreciate it if you could help me pick out a gift for my daughter.
Ric: Would she be interested in a laptop?
Jasmin: That's exactly what I was thinking of.
Ric: A Mac would be an excellent gift.
Jasmin: I like Macs. How much for a Mac?
Ric: You can take a 15 - inch Pro home right now for only $ 2, 100.
Jas... | Jasmin wants to pick a gift for Jasmin's daughter. Ric recommends a 15-inch Mac Pro for $2100 and Jasmin buys it. |
train_1119 | Donnamarie: 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?
Donnamarie: Do you mind if I sit down?
Mr. Sutcliffe: Not at all. Take a seat. Now, what can I do for you?
Donnamarie: I want to leave the department. Do you th... | Donnamarie tells Mr. Cliffe Donnamarie wants to leave the department because Donnamarie hates the office, the staff and is afraid of Mr. Cliffe. |
train_1120 | Evangelina: Did you need help with something?
Ileane: I need to cancel an account.
Evangelina: Do you have a problem with your account?
Ileane: I don't need two different accounts anymore.
Evangelina: What are you going to do about the money in your account?
Ileane: Can I transfer it to my remaining account?
Evangelina... | Evangelina helps Ileane cancel an account and transfer the money inside the remaining account. |
train_1121 | Toby: Do you want any meat today, Mrs. Bird?
Mrs. Bird: Yes, please.
Toby: Do you want beef or lamb?
Mrs. Bird: Beef, please.
Toby: This lamb's very good.
Mrs. Bird: I like lamb, but my husband doesn't.
Toby: What about some steak? This is a nice piece.
Mrs. Bird: Give me that piece please, and a pond of meet, too.
Tob... | Mrs. Bird buys beef and steak from Toby because her husband likes steak. |
train_1122 | Jessie: Jessie, I'm afraid I can't come back home for dinner tonight.
Olle: Not back home for dinner again? That's the third time this week!
Jessie: I'm sorry. Our company has just opened. There are always too many things to handle. You know that.
Olle: You don't have to explain. Suit yourself.
Jessie: I apologize. You... | Jessie tells Jessie Jessie can't go home for dinner because Jessie's busy. Jessie's angry and Jessie promises to spend the weekend with her. |
train_1123 | Jo-Ann: It seems to me that you are on very good terms with him.
Oralle: We actually met at a dance party. He fell for me.
Jo-Ann: He must be all over you the first time he saw you.
Oralle: He said that I put all other girls in the shade.
Jo-Ann: That means he was head over heels in love with you.
Oralle: Well, he inde... | Oralle says a guy fell for her but Jo-Ann thinks he can't hold a candle to Oralle. |
train_1124 | Stefano: At their last meeting, the stockholders voted unanimously to block the merger of our company with Blycore. All the executive committee was in favor of the merger. . . I don't understand how the stockholders could have so much power to throw a wrench in the plans. . .
Giacomo: If they all unite on a certain iss... | Stefano says the stockholders voted to block the merger but the executive committee supported the merger. Giacomo explains that stockholders control the money so they have the final say. |
train_1125 | Neala: What do you do in your spare time?
Hiro: During the weekend I often take the family out on short trips.
Neala: That sounds interesting.
Hiro: Yes, it helps me to relax.
Neala: Do you have any hobbies?
Hiro: I like to paint.
Neala: What kind of things do you paint?
Hiro: Mainly seascapes.
Neala: What kinds of sp... | Hiro tells Neala Hiro takes the family out in spare time. Hiro likes painting seascapes and likes almost all sports. |
train_1126 | Shawn: Jenny, I was wondering if you, um. . . are you busy this Friday?
Jenny: Yes, Friday I have a class right after work.
Shawn: Oh. What about Saturday? Are you free then?
Jenny: Saturday my parents are coming to town. What's up?
Shawn: What about tonight? Do you have plans tonight?
Jenny: No. Did you want to go do ... | Jenny's unavailable on Friday and Saturday so Shawn invites her to dinner tonight. |
train_1127 | Reginauld: Have you had a chance to look over the contract?
Miss Briggs: Yes. I've read it carefully.
Reginauld: And do you have any questions?
Miss Briggs: No. But the contract stipulates that I will teach 22 hours a week. Will you have thatmany classes for me right away?
Reginauld: No, probably not. For the first two... | Reginauld explains the contract to Miss Briggs. Reginauld'll pay her according to the teaching hours in the first two weeks and then the contract will take effect. Her benefits will begin immediately but she doesn't have the restaurant vouchers as playing club members does. Miss Briggs's happy to accept the job. |
train_1128 | Jameson: Mary, it seems that your family and friends have been calling you recently, am I right?
Mary: Yes, they have been concerned about me finding a job.
Jameson: What do they say?
Mary: They want to recommend some jobs to me.
Jameson: Really? What jobs are they?
Mary: My father wants me to work as a trainee in his ... | Mary's family and friends want to recommend some jobs to her. Jameson asks Mary to keep an eye on good jobs for Jameson. |
train_1129 | Lesley: are you ready to go to the bank?
Sherline: sure, what do you need to do there?
Lesley: there's problem with my bank statement. There's a mistake on it. I also need to withdraw some money form the ATM.
Sherline: I have to exchange some money.
Lesley: that's right. You're going away next week.
Sherline: I also wa... | Lesley'll check the bank statement, withdraw some money and pay the credit bill at the bank. Sherline'll exchange some money and check the salary. |
train_1130 | Jasmina: We'll take the route No. 10.
Karyn: Fine. How many people are there in your party?
Jasmina: Just two. How much does the trip cost?
Karyn: $ 200 for double.
Jasmina: Is there any chance of a lower price?
Karyn: I am afraid not. Right now it's the tour season. | Karyn helps Jasmina book a trip for 2 without discounts. |
train_1131 | Janet: Mark? I need that file you took yesterday.
Mark: I'm sorry, Janet. I left it at home. I'll bring it back in the morning.
Janet: Mark, I told you yesterday afternoon that I would be using that file today.
Mark: I know, Janet. I just walked out and forgot it completely. I'll go home and get it at noon, all right? | Janet's angry that Mark forgot the file. He'll go home and get it. |
train_1132 | Seana: What's in the box?
Sandy: Sandy, I think we made a mistake. . .
Seana: What do you mean?
Sandy: It's a cute little teddy bear!
Seana: How sweet! Maybe he was just a shy guy who had a crush on you!
Sandy: And look what we did to him! Hey. . . he left me his business card.
Seana: Wow! Call him tonight! You guys wi... | Seana thinks the guy has a crush on Sandy and advises Sandy to call him tonight. |
train_1133 | Joell: Wonderland Travel, may I help you?
Eva: Yes. I'm interested in your package tour to Paris. Could you tell me more about it?
Joell: Certainly. The package includes air travel to and from Paris, accommodations, meals and transportation around the city.
Eva: How long is the tour?
Joell: It would be about a week. | Joell tells Eva some information of the package tour to Paris. |
train_1134 | Emeline: Looking through your C. V. , I see that you graduated from Oklahoma State University. Can you tell me what training you have had that would specifically relate to the cable television Industry?
Georgina: Well, I'Ve attended some conferences in this field. But the most relevant training I'Ve had was in computer... | Georgina did computer design and recommends the pay-per-view services. Emeline thinks Georgina has mang good ideas but there's a five-year gap in the C.V. Georgina explains Georgina took care of Georgina's handicapped baby during that time. |
train_1135 | Sherill: You heard who won the election, didn't you?
Obama: Yeah. I am so excited that Obama won.
Sherill: I'm so happy that he did.
Obama: That man just made history.
Sherill: Did you vote for him?
Obama: I sure did! What about you?
Sherill: Of course I did!
Obama: I am still in shock to know that he was elected.
Sher... | Sherill and Obama both voted for Obama and are happy he won. |
train_1136 | Jacquelyn: Excuse me. May I have a bus map, please?
Alisa: You mean one for the city?
Jacquelyn: Yes, within New York.
Alisa: I'm afraid we don't have any. If I were you, I'd try one of the newspaper stands.
Jacquelyn: Thank you. | Alisa suggests Jacquelyn buy a bus map from the newspaper stand. |
train_1137 | Coralyn: Can you tell me something about financial aid?
Thaddeus: What exactly?
Coralyn: How to apply for it?
Thaddeus: In your first letter, that is, when you apply for admission, you should also tell them you need their financial aid.
Coralyn: Then. . .
Thaddeus: If the aid is available, they will give you two or mor... | Thaddeus tells Coralyn when Coralyn applies for admission, Coralyn should also tell them Coralyn needs financial aids. |
train_1138 | John: Good afternoon, Ladies. May I help you?
Ladies: Can we have two a joining double room, sir?
John: Have you made a reservation ladies?
Ladies: I'm afraid not.
John: One moment, please. I have to check if there are room available. I'm sorry ladies. We have only two double room available, but they are on different f... | Ladies wants a joining double room but John says it's unavailable and recommends a family suite. Ladies agrees. Ladies'll wait for half an hour to check in and deposit one nine of room charge. |
train_1139 | Adena: The job sounds great, but I'm a little worried about how much time it might take.
Andonis: It's pretty reasonable. It never took me more than five hours a week to do all the grading and then another thirty to forty minutes to record the grades on the computer.
Adena: That sounds manageable. I guess you can do th... | Andonis spends a manageable amount of time on grading and has at least two days off a week. Adena thinks the job is great. |
train_1140 | Xever: You don't look happy. What's up?
John: It's the computer assignment. John and I teamed up to do the project together. But so far we've done only half it.
Xever: Well, you'd better hurry up.
John: I know. But actually, John is not doing anything. I don't know how to say it to him. He's having problems with his pa... | John teamed up with John but John doesn't do anything because he's upset. Xever suggests talking to him and sharing the work. |
train_1141 | Jae: Excuse me. Can you help me?
Osgood: Yes?
Jae: I have a ticket to Seattle. How do I get there?
Osgood: I can't help you here. You have to go to the ticket counter. Follow this passage to the end, turn left and go three hundred yards. You'll see a sign that says, 'Check In'. Then look for the airline you want.
Jae: ... | Osgood tells Jae to go down the hall and go left to the ticket counter. Jae's confused so Osgood'll draw a map. |
train_1142 | Ellen: Jim, thank goodness you've arrived. The class report started half an hour ago. And I was just beginning to worry.
Jim: I'm sorry I'm late, Ellen. This morning has been a real mess. I didn't think I was going to make it here at all.
Ellen: Why are you late? Our whole report depends on those drawings you're holdin... | Ellen and Jim are going to make a class report but Jim's late because he missed the bus and waited for over an hour. They'll gather their wits for the report. |
train_1143 | STM: Excuse me. I am from STM. We are carrying out a survey on the traffic in our city. Do you mind if I ask you some questions?
Tedrick: No, not at all. Go ahead.
STM: Good, thanks. What do you do, sir?
Tedrick: I am a teacher. I teach children French.
STM: Great. Do you live far from the school? I mean, how do you us... | Tedrick's a teacher and usually drives to work but Tedrick prefers to ride a bike. Tedrick tells STM Tedrick often gets stuck on the way. |
train_1144 | Ann: Hello, Roger? This is Ann.
Roger: Hi, Ann. How have you been? And how's your new apartment working out?
Ann: Well, that's what I'm calling about. You see, I've decided to look for a new place.
Roger: Oh, what's the problem with your place now? I thought you liked the apartment.
Ann: I do, but it's a little far fro... | Ann's living place is far from campus so she wants to find a new one near the campus under $200 a month. Roger knows an apartment and will drop by there. |
train_1145 | Linda: Hi, Mark, how are you?
Mark: Actually, I am really fed up, Linda. It's Jane.
Linda: Jane? Who's Jane?
Mark: Oh, nobody really. Just a most stunningly attractive girl in my year school.
Linda: Oh, is that all? So what's the problem?
Mark: Well, the thing is I just don't know how to make her notice me. Or ....
Lin... | Mark doesn't know how to make Jane notice him. Linda suggests him help her with chemistry and invites her to the party but Mark says she's better at chemistry and the party owner is Jane's boyfriend. |
train_1146 | Vannie: I was almost fooled by a telephone call yesterday.
Ameline: What's it about?
Vannie: A week's vacation for two. But I realized it was a cheat when they told me to ring a special telephone number to claim the price.
Ameline: Well,those calls are charged at unbelievably high rates. | Vannie tells Ameline about a telephone scam. |
train_1147 | Otis: Did you go see the doctor about your cough?
Sheril: The doctor said if I keep smoking it will increase my chance of having a heart attack or lung disease. And I am thinking about quitting smoking as the problems seem to be quite serious. | Sheril's thinking about quitting smoking because of its harm to health. |
train_1148 | Amelia: Hello, Tom. I haven't seen you for some time. How are you doing?
Tom: Oh! Not too bad. I have been busy writing an article.
Amelia: Really? Have you finished it?
Tom: Yes. I finished it yesterday.
Amelia: Congratulations! Are you doing something this evening?
Tom: No, nothing important. Why?
Amelia: Well, do yo... | Tom has finished an article and Amelia invites him to a concert. Tom agrees. |
train_1149 | Becki: You're just left school, haven't you, Emily?
Emily: Yes, I finished last Friday.
Becki: You sound relieved.
Emily: Well, yes. I don't mind admitting that I am. I enjoyed school, but I did object to having to go in every day once we've done all our exams.
Becki: Well, what are you going to do now? Have you ma... | Emily's relieved to leave school and plans to go to university but it depends on her A level results. |
train_1150 | Angie: I need to go to the bank.
Marietta: But they are closed today.
Angie: Closed? Are you kidding? What is it , some kind of holiday today?
Marietta: Have you already forgotten? What's the date todoay?
Angie: Oh, it's the first of April, April fool's day
Marietta: You forgot all about it , didn't you?
Angie: S... | Angie needs to go the bank but Marietta says the bank is closed. It turns out to be the April Fool's Day. |
train_1151 | Eugene: What can I do?
Nelia: The system crashed when I was surfing on the internet.
Eugene: Did you go to any illegal website?
Nelia: No, But does that matter?
Eugene: Yes, your computer can be easily infected by virus if you do that.
Nelia: I see. I'd better never try.
Eugene: That's wise.
Nelia: Do you know w... | Nelia's computer system crashed and Eugene finds it was infected by the virus. Eugene'll install anti-virus software for Nelia. |
train_1152 | Dyane: Hey, Sandy, what's new? Interested in a movie tonight?
Sandy: I wish I could, but I'm busy. I'm going to work at a soup kitchen tonight.
Dyane: Soup kitchen? Is that a new restaurant or something?
Sandy: Nah, it's a place where homelesspeople go to eat.
Dyane: How did you get involved in something like that?... | Dyane invites Sandy to a movie but Sandy needs to prepare and deliver food for homeless people at a soup kitchen. Sandy invites Dyane to come together but Dyane hesitates. |
train_1153 | Perle: Hello. you have reached the Furniture Warehouse. How can I help you?
Dion: Hello. Yes, I need to schedule a delivery of a sofa next week. I ordered it online yesterday, but I won't be home this weekend to receive it.
Perle: That's no problem, sir. What day next week would be best for you?
Dion: How about Wednesd... | Perle helps Dion schedule a delivery of a sofa next Wednesday before noon. |
train_1154 | John: Hi, Linda, this is John. What are you doing tonight?
Linda: Hi, John. Nothing much. It's Friday and I'm bored. I don't have any plans yet. What do you have in mind?
John: How about going to the movies?
Linda: Is there a good movie to see?
John: Let me surf the Internet. Do you want to see a comedy or a drama?
Lin... | John invites Linda to a movie and Linda wants to see something funny but there isn't any. They finally decide to go to a comedian club. |
train_1155 | Jack: Hi, Jeannie, why have you come to school an hour early?
Jeannie: I wanted to get a front row seat and review one more time before the test, because I failed a course last term. Why you here so early, Jack?
Jack: I get out of my car here at this time everyday. You seem to be nervous about your lessons. Have you fi... | Jeannie comes to school early because she wants to review for the test and is worried she wouldn't get the support of her country if she failed. Jack feels relaxed because Jack has learned for two years. |
train_1156 | Reese: I am having trouble with my job.
Catharina: What is the problem?
Reese: I have been asked to work with five other people on a project, but no one is working together on it.
Catharina: So, your group is having a problem with teamwork?
Reese: Yes, and I don't know what to do with it.
Catharina: When is your projec... | Reese's team members don't work together and Catharina advises Reese to be the leader and call everyone together to stress the importance of teamwork. Reese'll try. |
train_1157 | Darsie: It's Saturday tomorrow, so what's your plan?
Shay: I'm so exhausted this week. I'll stay at home and relax myself.
Darsie: You mean you'll get some sleep and watch several NBA games huh?
Shay: Yes, especially the game of Cavaliers.
Darsie: Why do you love NBA games so much?
Shay: NBA games are exciting, the out... | Shay's exhausted so Shay'll stay at home and watch NBA games because they're exciting. Darsie'll see some videos about skateboarding because skateboarding gives Darsie fulfilment. |
train_1158 | Latrina: Are there any special requirements on the project? And shall we talk around it in details?
Yves: Yes, there're some samples in our office and you can take some to study it. Besides, you see, in recent years, we've visited a diversity of factory buildings all over the world and we hope that our building is the ... | Yves tells Latrina about some special requirements of a project. Yves wants their building to be white color dominated and be the perfect match of advanced technology and attractiveness. Yves requires the quality be exactly the same as their sample. |
train_1159 | Tom: What are we going to do? I can't get the car out of this ditch. I'm stuck!
Jean-Lou: I'm worried, Tom. I haven't seen any other cars for almost an hour.
Tom: I know. This is terrible. What can we do? This snow doesn't stop falling!
Jean-Lou: I told you we should have stayed in town today.The weather report said 10... | Tom wanted to show Jean-Lou a cabin, but their car got stuck in a ditch and they are stranded in the snowstorm. Jean-Lou suggests saving the car's energy to conserve the heat as long as possible so that they can survive. |
train_1160 | Richard: How would you describe your ideal job?
Emmett: I think the job should make use of the professional experience I have obtained, and offer me opportunity for advancement.
Richard: Why do you think you might like to work for our company?
Emmett: I feel my background and experience are a good fit for this position... | Emmett tells Richard about Emmett's ideal job and explains why Emmett might like to work for Richard's company and how Emmett knows the company. Emmett thinks Emmett qualifies for the position and will be successful. |
train_1161 | Craftsman Company: Good morning. Craftsman Company. Can I help you?
Mr. Suzuki: Yes, good morning. This is Mr. Suzuki from Video TV. May I speak to Mr. Johnson?
Craftsman Company: I'm sorry, but Mr. Johnson is out at the moment. Can I take a message?
Mr. Suzuki: Uh, yes, okay. Tell him John Suzuki called. That's S-U-Z-... | Mr. Suzuki calls to see Mr. Johnson about some videotapes but Mr. Johnson is out. Craftsman Company will tell Mr. Johnson about the call. |
train_1162 | Osborn: Can I help you, sir?
Professor Felix: Yes, I'd like a book about law.
Osborn: Would you tell me the name of the book and the author?
Professor Felix: Uh, the Origin of Law. And it's written by Professor Felix of Harvard.
Osborn: I'm sorry. It's out of stock now. Could you come by again next week?
Professor Feli... | The book Professor Felix urgently needs is out of stock. Osborn will inform Professor Felix as soon as it is restocked. |
train_1163 | Ann-Marie: Steven, what's the expense of moving house?
Steven: About 3 000 dollars.
Ann-Marie: It costs a lot of money. Hospital bills had already made deep in-roads into our savings. Do you think the rest of your salary will be enough to cover our daily expenses?
Steven: I am afraid not, darling. Our expenses are moun... | Ann-Marie and Steven talk about their mounting expenses. Steve probably will find a part-time job to increase income. |
train_1164 | Alyce: I think you should look over these figures again. There are some calculations that are a bit off.
Milissent: I apologize. This should not have to be this way.
Alyce: Apology is accepted. Try to do better next time.
Milissent: Of course, I should have been more careful. I'm sorry. | Milissent apologizes to Alyce for some miscalculations. |
train_1165 | Mike: Aren't you interested in watching the Olympics? There have been some excellent performances by athletes from all over the world.
Gerianne: I just don't find it very interesting.
Mike: I think it's wonderful to see people from all over the world taking part in such a great event.
Gerianne: I think that for a lot o... | Mike thinks the Olympics help to promote world peace while Gerianne thinks there's no cooperation but competition behind the Olympics. However, they both agree that the Paralympics is amazing. |
train_1166 | Tammy: What do you do in your spare time?
Robby: I have many hobbies. I like almost all kinds of sports and I also like to listen to classical music.
Tammy: What kinds of sports do you like?
Robby: I like playing basketball. Basketball is a very exciting game because it keeps you alert and I also enjoy the team spirit ... | Tammy asks about Robby's hobbies, including Robby's favorite sports, favorite author, favorite music, and favorite films. |
train_1167 | Camille: What's the news on our website? How effective do you think it is from a marketing standpoint?
Torey: We've been able to survey and track some of the information of our website users through some cookie technology, and it's surprising to see the results.
Camille: What kinds of hits are we getting on our company... | Torey tells Camille their consumers are purposefully and actively seeking information about their products and services online. Torey is convinced that the internet is the marketing power of the future. |
train_1168 | Brandice: Hey Bobby. What's going on?
Bobby: Just taking a smoke break.
Brandice: I forgot my cigarette today. Do you have another one?
Bobby: Sure. Here you go.
Brandice: Thanks.
Bobby: I didn't know you smoked.
Brandice: Really? I've been smoking for over a year now.
Bobby: Oh. You're new to smoking still. I've been ... | Bobby, a 7-year smoker, gives Brandice, a new smoker, a cigarette, and advises Brandice to quit smoking as soon as possible. |
train_1169 | Jotham: Would you like to drink some coffee?
Addie: No, thanks. I have some trouble with my heart, my doctor recommend I to drink less.
Jotham: Would you like to try some watermelon juice? It tastes good.
Addie: All right | Addie's doctor told Addie to drink less coffee, so Jotham recommends watermelon juice. |
train_1170 | Beverlee: Hi, Celia! How was your trip to the United States?
Celia: It was terrific. I really enjoyed it.
Beverlee: Great. How long were you away?
Celia: I was there for about three weeks.
Beverlee: That's a long time! Was the weather OK?
Celia: Yes, most of the time. But it snowed a lot in Chicago.
Beverlee: So, what ... | Celia thinks her trip to the US was terrific. Beverlee asks about the details. |
train_1171 | Andri: Have we handed out all the water?
Clive: Yes. So what else to do now?
Andri: Nothing. The teacher said the only thing left was to get back all the disposable cups later.
Clive: I see. How do you like the game?
Andri: Terrific. There is one girl said, It is the best game I've ever watched.
Clive: Who do you think... | Andri thinks the game was terrific and speaks highly of Clive and the other team. Clive agrees. They have handed out all the water and will get back the disposable cups. |
train_1172 | Xenos: We have mild wines and strong liquors. Which kind do you prefer?
Lonee: I've no idea. I'd like to listen to your suggestion.
Xenos: It's my pleasure. Actually, it's really hard to say as individual tastes are different. As for myself, I'd like to recommend gin and tonic.
Lonee: Well, I'll try gin and tonic. | Xenos recommends gin and tonic to Lonee. Lonee'll try them. |
train_1173 | Andy: hi, betty!
Sonya: hi, Andy, how are you finding your new job?
Andy: pretty good. My colleagues seem alright. So far everything is great.
Sonya: that's nice. What do they have you doing over there?
Andy: well, I work in the marketing department. The corporate culture is totally different from my last employer. Bef... | Betty asks Andy about his new job in the market department. Andy thinks it's pretty good because he feels he is a part of the team at work and he likes his new boss. |
train_1174 | Janella: Welcome to our shop. It seems you are interested in this dress.
Amanda: Yes. But I am afraid it is too thick to wear in summer.
Janella: That's no problem. It is made of linen, so you won't feel hot in it. I can assure you it is of superior quality. What is more, it is very popular with young women.
Amanda: Ho... | Amanda spends 88 yuan buying a linen dress in Janella's shop. |
train_1175 | Wenonah: Hi, Sir. What can I do for you?
Sir: Hello, there. I'd like to know about Clean Collection. My company in the US is going to send me a cheque. It's for my wages, but I'm not too sure about how to cash it here.
Wenonah: Right. If the cheque is coming from the US, into a local currency account it will take 7 wor... | Wenonah tells Sir it will take 7 working days to cash a cheque from the US, and it can be accelerated by applying for a check from a bank in Shanghai. |
train_1176 | Mr. Walker: Since China was open to the outside world, its trade forms have become much more flexible. One of these commonly used forms is co-production. Would you please do a bit explanation of it, Mr. Walker?
Dyan: Well, under this arrangement two parties cooperate to manufacture a product or a category of products, ... | Mr. Walker asks Mr. Walker to explain co-production, a commonly used trade form. Mr. Walker explains how it works and where it happens. Mr. Walker understands it as a reciprocal business. |
train_1177 | Mendie: Besides salary what kind of allowance can I expect?
Inge: We have a kind of floating bonus on a yearly basis.
Mendie: Can you elaborate it more concretely?
Inge: Yes. Floating bonus is the kind of bonus that is indeterminate in amount, such as quarterly bonus, bonus at the end of the year. | Mendie asks Inge to elaborate on the floating bonus. |
train_1178 | Chicky: Professor, excuse me, but I need to leave early.
Professor: What seems to be the problem?
Chicky: I am not feeling well.
Professor: What is bothering you?
Chicky: I think I am beginning to have an asthma attack.
Professor: Would you like someone to walk you over to the Student Health Center?
Chicky: No, I think... | Chicky wants to leave early because Chicky has an asthma attack. Professor agrees and reminds Chicky of checking the email for missed assignments. |
train_1179 | Parker: Are you going to watch the Indy Five Hundred on TV this weekend?
Taylor: I'm not really into race car driving.
Parker: You were when we were in high school. That, and baseball.
Taylor: Yeah, well, times change. Look at you! You're a father of three kids now. You can't say that you haven't changed any.
Parker: T... | Parker is surprised at Taylor whose hobbies have changed a lot since high school. |
train_1180 | Madelina: I would like to buy one round trip plane ticket to Hong Kong, please.
Susana: For what days, madam?
Madelina: Leaving on September 5th and returning to New York City on October 9th.
Susana: Do you prefer an aisle or a window seat?
Madelina: I prefer to sit next to a window.
Susana: How would like to pay?
Made... | Susana books a round trip plane ticket to Hong Kong for Madelina. |
train_1181 | Lonni: May I help you? Miss!
Annecorinne: Yes. I'd like to look at lipstick and eye shadow.
Lonni: What color set do you prefer?
Annecorinne: Well, brown.
Lonni: We have a beautiful selection of eye shadows this fall. Look at the colors. Aren't they beautiful?
Annecorinne: But they're purple. I prefer a brown set.
Lonn... | Annecorinne prefers a brown set of eye shadows but Lonni recommends a purple one. Annecorinne buys the purple set and lipstick after trying them. |
train_1182 | Greg Wu: It's Mrs. Bardot, isn't it?
Mrs. Bardot: Yes, it is. But I'm afraid we haven't met before.
Greg Wu: I'm Greg Wu, Head of Consultancy. I see that you'd like a credit check done for your company. Is that right?
Mrs. Bardot: Hello Greg. Yes, that's correct. You see, we have just acquired a new partner, the transa... | Mrs. Bardot needs to get a credit check for the prospective partner. Greg Wu, from a consultancy company, asks for the company details. Mrs. Bardot is also interested in other consultancy services. |
train_1183 | Zhang Hua: Good evening, sir. Are you Mr. Jim Stewart from the States?
Mr. Jim Stewart: Ah, yes, that's right.
Zhang Hua: Glad to meet you, Mr. Stewart. I'm the guide from Pacific Tour Agency. My name is Zhang Hua.
Mr. Jim Stewart: Hello, I was just looking for the guide.
Zhang Hua: I'm always at your service, sir. By ... | Zhang Hua will get Jim Stewart to the hotel to have a rest after too many flights. They are going to visit the Great Wall tomorrow. |
train_1184 | Erin: The portions here are man sized. We usually end up taking half of the meal home with us.
Nichole: Everything looks so good. Is there anything in particular that you recommend?
Erin: Hey, sis. You know me, if I don't like everything on the menu, I don't go back to the restaurant!
Nichole: So you're saying I can't ... | Erin likes everything on the menu of a restaurant and recommends salmon pasta with soup, bread, and salad bar to Nichole. |
train_1185 | Zary: Didn't you write a paper about Albert Kahn last semester?
Jolene: Yes, for my history of architecture class.
Zary: Oh, I am taking it now and I have to do some research on industrial architecture. I need to read up on Kahn's factories. So I would like to see what you wrote about them.
Jolene: I don't think my pap... | Zary wants to see Jolene's paper about Albert Kahn. Jolene doesn't think Jolene's paper will help because it has a different focus from Zary's paper but then changes Jolene's mind because the bibliography may be useful to Zary. |
train_1186 | Anders: Good morning, Sir. How can I help you?
Sir: I wonder if you could tell me some information about active holidays.
Anders: Active holidays, Sir? Can you tell me exactly what you mean, please?
Sir: Well, you see, when I go on a holiday, I like to get plenty of exercise. I don't like staying around and doing nothi... | Sir wants to have an active holiday and explains that he wants to get plenty of exercises. Anders recommends some activities but Sir isn't interested. Anders gives Sir some brochures to see if there's anything attractive. |
train_1187 | Batsheva: Operator, connect me with the cashier please. Miss, I want to check out. Will you please have the bill ready for me? I'll come down in a few minutes.
Charissa: OK. Sir, I'll bill you right away.
Batsheva: Operator, sorry to bother you again. Will you please send me a porter to carry my luggage downstairs? | Batsheva will check out and needs a porter to carry luggage. |
train_1188 | Sherie: Hey. What's this on Facebook? It says ... Are you getting married?
Carson: Yeah. Didn't you know that?
Sherie: No. Why didn't you tell me about it? It says you're getting married next week.
Carson: Yeah, and I'm bringing her over to mom's house tomorrow. You'll love Jasmine.
Sherie: Jasmine?
Carson: Yeah. Here'... | Carson is going to marry Jasmine but Sherie hasn't heard about that. Sherie suggests Carson take marriage prep classes and finds that Carson hasn't really figured out how to manage the money, how many children to have, and how to handle the housework with Jasmine and thinks their marriage will not succeed, but Carson i... |
train_1189 | Jenine: Hi, Nice to see you again!
John Denver: Hi! I haven't seen you for quite a long time. What are you doing these days?
Jenine: I'm taking a country music course.
John Denver: Oh, really? How interesting! What are you learning from the course?
Jenine: A lot of things, you know, such as the history of country music... | Jenine tells John Denver that Jenine is taking a country music course. They then talk about a famous singer and his flying accident. |
train_1190 | Nils: Well, madam, the first and the most important thing I have to tell you is that there is really nothing seriously wrong with you, physically that is. The analyst's report shows that basically you are very fit.
Orsola: So, why is it that I'm always so nervous... tense... ready to jump on anybody-my husband, childre... | Nils tells Orsola that she is physically fit and her conditions have a lot to do with her habits, like smoking heavily, eating no breakfast, staying up late, etc. Nils suggests that she should change her way of life. |
train_1191 | Celestyna: Come to my office, Billy. Look at your messy hair. This is the third time you have been late for class within this week. And every time you went in, you disturbed the teacher's class.
Billy: Sorry, Miss. I didn't mean to do that, but it was my alarm clock that didn't wake me up.
Celestyna: That is not a prop... | Billy explains why he was late for class to Celestyna. His alarm clock didn't work this morning. His neighbor gave him a ride but he left his bag in the car, so he went to the nearest shop to call his neighbor and waited for the bag. |
train_1192 | Sylvan: Sometimes I think television is too biased. None of them are completely objective.
Jodi: That's unavoidable, but think, How wuuld you keep up to date without television?
Sylvan: Newspapers or the radio I guess. I just wish TV was more objective.
Jodi: Look, you can still learn a lot from watching television,... | Sylvan thinks television is too biased and the internet is even worse. Jodi thinks Sylvan needs to filter the information. |
train_1193 | Joceline: Have you heard the big news?
Olivia: What big news?
Joceline: Olivia and Nicholas are engaged! He proposed to her last night at a fancy restaurant.
Olivia: I didn't even know they were dating! .
Joceline: After Nicholas' ex-girlfriend cheated on him, they realized that they had a great friendship and that... | Joceline tells Olivia Olivia and Nicholas are engaged. Olivia thinks they are a perfect match. They talk about the couple's plans for the wedding ceremony and the honeymoon. |
train_1194 | Aileen: Don't be too sad. If you really think that you have no feeling with him, then, in my opinion, getting divorced maybe is the best way to solve the problem.
Jenny: I know clearly at the bottom of my heart. I just can't set my mind at rest because of the child. She's little. She cannot understand us and accept su... | Aileen suggests Jenny get divorced if Jenny has no feeling with a man and tell their daughter the white lie. |
train_1195 | Staffard: I will take the coat. Do you receive checks?
Phyllis: Yes, of course.
Staffard: Here you are. Please give me a receipt.
Phyllis: Sorry, sir, you have to pay in the check-out counter. It's there.
Staffard: OK, please wrap it for me first. | Phyllis tells Staffard to pay for a coat by check at the check-out counter. |
train_1196 | Mirelle: Dalian is a beautiful city. Do you agree?
Eadith: I suppose I do.
Mirelle: The climate here is pleasant.
Eadith: You said it.
Mirelle: This city is really comfortable to live in.
Eadith: It sure is.
Mirelle: No other city can match it. It's heaven.
Eadith: Well, if you live in other cities as long as en... | Eadith thinks Mirelle loves Dalian because Mirelle has lived there long enough. |
train_1197 | Riley: Excuse me,I'd like to buy a guitar.Could you recommend one?
Purcell: Sure.Do you want an acoustic one or an electric one?
Riley: An acoustic one.
Purcell: Are you looking to get a steel-string or a classical?
Riley: What's the difference?
Purcell: Well,a classical guitar has nylon strings and its neck is bi... | Riley wants to buy an inexpensive acoustic guitar to play rhythm guitar. Purcell recommends a steel-string guitar. Riley will take it, together with a book and guitar picks. |
train_1198 | Nance: Hello, Bill. Nice to see you again. I heard you went into hospital for a few days. I hope everything is OK.
Bill: Yes, fine. I was really nervous just before I had the operation, but strangely enough, the operation was over when I woke up.
Nance: It must have really hurt afterward.
Bill: Well, the nurse gave me ... | Nance asks about Bill's operation. Bill did feel uncomfortable after it. He got many restrictions on eating and drinking but the nurses took good care of him. |
train_1199 | Bob: Hi, Mary, you are in Boston, too. I remember you are admitted to Washington University. And are you meeting someone at the airport?
Mary: Glad to meet you here, Bob. I am meeting my parents. You are paying a visit to your grandparents?
Bob: Right, have you graduated from the university?
Mary: No, I will graduate n... | Bob meets Mary in Boston. Bob comes to visit his grandparents, while Mary comes to attend Carol's wedding. |
train_1200 | Lon: What's your problem? You seem to have been thinking of something.
Lazlo: I was thinking of the test tomorrow. I'm afraid I can't pass this time.
Lon: Cheer up. You've been working pretty hard these days, there's no doubt that you'll pass.
Lazlo: Actually, I'm just worried about the pressure, I always feel nervous ... | Lazlo is worried about the test tomorrow and the pressure, while Lon seems to be ready for the test and gives Lazlo suggestions on relieving pressure. |
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