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train_11401 | Janeva: What did you just put in the basket?
Annaliese: Some peanut butter.
Janeva: That is not a jar of peanut butter.
Annaliese: Ok, fine, they're peanut butter cookies.
Janeva: You know, we don't keep cookies in the house.
Annaliese: Mom, please.
Janeva: I will buy you yogurt instead, it's much healthier.
Annaliese:... | Janeva keeps Annaliese from high-sugar food but Annaliese feels unfair. Finally, Janeva agrees to let Janeva buy a chocolate bar. |
train_11402 | Caren: Would you consider buying a self-driving car?
Lira: I don't know. I guess I'd have to research a bit more about them before making that decision.
Caren: It will probably be a while before we are able to buy them anyway. We might be seeing self-driving trucks on the road pretty soon, though. Google wants to chang... | Caren analyses the advantages and disadvantages of self-driving trucks. Lira thinks self-driving trucks would make Lira feel safer on the road, but Caren doesn't believe their ability to handle unexpected things. |
train_11403 | Melvyn: Which type of washing machine have you decided on?
Kip: I'm still not sure.
Melvyn: We have many brands. Little Swan is domestic. Philipson, Panasonic are imported.
Kip: Which one is of the highest quality?
Melvyn: It's hard to say. Some customers preferred domestic ones, because they are cheaper. And others be... | Melvyn introduces some washing machines. Kip says Kip focuses more on quality than the price. |
train_11404 | Hallie: How do you manage to cook your own meals all the time?
Jonah: Well, I guess my planning ahead and making sure that I always have enough ingredients at home.
Hallie: You must go to the supermarket a lot then.
Jonah: Yeah, I used to go every other day, but it still took a lot of time, so I only go twice a week no... | Jonah tells Hallie how Jonah manages to cook Jonah's meals all the time and recommends Hallie to try, but Hallie doesn't have time to do so. |
train_11405 | Manfred: We could have flown to Hangzhou, but I prefer traveling on rail. I like very much to watch the beautiful scenery by the window.
Bradford: I like traveling by train too. I think it had something to my sense of safety.
Manfred: Guess what? I always enjoy talking with people on the platform every time the train a... | Manfred and Bradford talk about their reasons for preferring traveling by train. |
train_11406 | Howie: Welcome to IBA. Can I help you?
Davita: Yes, please. I'm here for an International Settlement. Our company has to effect payment, and it needs to be done today. Here's the advice slip for the payment.
Howie: Thanks. I'm sorry to say that you need to get this stamped. There is no stamp on this slip and it is esse... | Howie tells Davita Davita needs a stamp and a sign on the advice slip to make the payment so Davita will come back later with everything sorted. |
train_11407 | Adolpho: Mr. Li, I come to remind you of the meeting scheduled at 11 o'clock this morning.
Mr. Li: Oh, that's right. And the general manager asked me to report the company's sales for last year at the meeting.
Adolpho: By the way, the meeting will be held in your office.
Mr. Li: OK, thank you very much.
Adolpho: Not at... | Adolpho reminds Mr. Li of the meeting in his office at 11 o'clock. |
train_11408 | Misty: Sir, what's wrong with you?
Sir: I have a spasm of nausea and dizziness.
Misty: Have you ever suffered from airsickness before? You're probably airsick.
Sir: No, this is the first time on a plane. Maybe you are right.. Please get me some pills.
Misty: OK. I will get some for you. There's an airsickness bag behin... | Misty gives Sir some airsickness pills to help with Sir's nausea and dizziness from airsick. Sir feels better after taking the pills. |
train_11409 | Giorgio: Good Morning. What can I do for you?
a tourist: Good Morning, I have a bad cough, and I want to see an internist.
Giorgio: Do you have a registration card?
a tourist: No, I don ' t. I ' m a tourist.
Giorgio: Then you need to register as a new patient. Can I have a look at you ID card? I need your name, age, oc... | a tourist comes to see an internist about the cough. Giorgio assists a tourist in registration and a tourist prefers traditional Chinese medicine. |
train_11410 | Sir: You guys are charging me $ 10 for a movie that I never ordered or saw.
Denni: Let's see, sir. According to your file, you watched ' Titanic ' Monday evening.
Sir: Well, the wrong information is in my file. I was at a concert Monday night.
Denni: Well, your word overrules the file, sir. One moment, please.
Sir: I k... | Sir complains Denni overcharges Sir for a movie Sir never saw, Denni deletes it but has to charge Sir for the service. Sir is so mad at it. |
train_11411 | Tasha: I called HP about my computer.
Nelli: What did they say?
Tasha: They said I need a new hard drive.
Nelli: That's too bad. How much is a new one?
Tasha: It's not too much, only about $ 85.
Nelli: Plus installation?
Tasha: No, my hard drive is easy to remove and replace.
Nelli: Really?
Tasha: Yes, it's just a coup... | Tasha tells Nelli Tasha will buy a new hard drive and install it to fix Tasha's computer. |
train_11412 | Chris: Even if our company didn't have a dress code, I still think people would wear formal clothing to work.
Timmy: I wouldn't be so sure... People want to wear what they feel most comfortable in.
Chris: Maybe that's true for some positions, but I think the marketing and sales staff would definitely not agree. They dr... | Chris thinks the marketing and sales staff should wear formal clothing to work because dressing professionally is important for business, while Timmy would prefer a down-to-earth salesman and wear comfortable clothing to work. |
train_11413 | Krysta: Eric, how long will you be in China?
Eric: I don't know. Well, my contract here is for one year, and I don't know what I should do after that. Maybe going around for a while.
Krysta: Well, have you ever thought about learning some Chinese?
Eric: Actually, I am learning that now. But it's too hard for me. You kn... | Eric tells Krysta he may stay in China for a year and he is learning Chinese now. Krysta suggests doing language-exchange with Eric and they will do it this Sunday. |
train_11414 | Hendrick: Oh, man. I had the best supper last night. My wife made a stir-fry and it was amazing!
Carola: I love stir fry crispy bitesize vegetables covered in a mixture of soy sauce and oyster sauce. Wilted greens and fresh bean sprouts. Throw in some onion and garlic and ginger! Mmm! Mmm! It's almost lunchtime. I woul... | Hendrick tells Carola he had the best stir-fry last night made by his wife with more meat than vegetables. Carola thinks that insults Chinese stir-frying. |
train_11415 | Mallissa: Honey, have you all packed?
Honey: Almost ready. I am making a double check.
Mallissa: It is cold on the mountain. Have you packed the windshelled clothes and bodywarmers?
Honey: Of course. And I have also packed two umbrellas just in case of raining.
Mallissa: You are so thoughtful. Do you think our tent wil... | Honey is double-checking the package for a mountain trip. Mallissa thinks they should tell their neighbors to call the police if needed. |
train_11416 | Arleyne: Can I help you?
Joelle: Yes. Do you have football stockings here?
Arleyne: Yes. There are two colors.
Joelle: OK, I'll buy two pairs of each color. And do you have sports socks?
Arleyne: Yes.
Joelle: OK, give me two pairs in white.
Arleyne: Anything else?
Joelle: No. That's all. | Arleyne helps Joelle buy football stockings and sports socks. |
train_11417 | Al: Welcome to Al's Garage. What seems to be the problem?
Mirilla: No problem at all! I am taking a long road trip and I want to make sure my car is in good mechanical condition.
Al: Very wise decision. When was the last time you had a tune up?
Mirilla: Not that long ago, I think it was four months ago.
Al: We usually ... | Mirilla wants to check Mirilla's car before a long road trip. Al recommends Mirilla to have the car checked every 5000 kilometers and introduces their services. |
train_11418 | Vick: Is there a problem, officer?
officer: Did you notice that stop sign you ran through?
Vick: I'm sorry, I didn't even notice it.
officer: You didn't see it?
Vick: I honestly couldn't see it because of the bushes growing over it.
officer: That's true. Those bushes are a problem.
Vick: I swear that I didn't mean to r... | Vick ran through a stop sign without noticing because of the bushes growing over it, so officer only gives Vick a warning without a ticket. |
train_11419 | Connolly: I didn't expect to see you at this hour. You must have goofed off again.
Jesse: Goofed off? Maybe, but I'm not a clock-watcher. I finished doing what I should do and then knock off an hour earlier.
Connolly: You'll be sorry if the boss finds it out. He may probably give you the bag.
Jesse: I'm sure of what I'... | Connolly thinks Jesse has goofed off. Jesse says Jesse knows what Jesse is doing. |
train_11420 | Westbrooke: That girl looks very attractive, doesn't she?
Siouxie: Do you think so? I don't like girls who look like that. I like girls who aren't too slim. If you like her, go and talk to her.
Westbrooke: I'd like to, but there's her boyfriend. He's very broad-shouldered.
Siouxie: He's huge! He must go to the gym to h... | Westbrooke and Siouxie talk about their preferences regarding girls' appearance. And they find themselves a little plump, so they decide to go to the gym. |
train_11421 | Jermaine: I was looking at my test score and think that it should be higher.
Marylinda: Is the math wrong or the way the answer was marked?
Jermaine: I think an answer got marked wrong that should have been marked right.
Marylinda: These things can happen ; let's double-check the answers first to be sure, all right?
Je... | Jermaine thinks one of Jermaine's answers has been marked wrong so Marylinda checks for Jermaine and corrects the scores. |
train_11422 | Morley: How is the college search going?
Hatty: It's a huge headache. I have no idea what I want to do.
Morley: But don't you want to study music? Shouldn't it be easy?
Hatty: It should be, but there are too many options. My grades are good enough that I have a lot of choices, but after that. . .
Morley: I know. You ha... | Hatty has a headache on Hatty's college search because there are too many options. Hatty's parents also give Hatty pressure. Morley recommends Hatty to get advice from the college counselor. Hatty is grateful. |
train_11423 | JoAnn: Hey, Jim. I didn't know you biked to work.
Jim: Yeah, it helps keep me fit and helps the environment, too.
JoAnn: One less car on the road means less pollution.
Jim: Right. Since my work is near a park, it's a really nice ride, too.
JoAnn: How far is it?
Jim: Oh, about 10 miles. It takes me about an hour.
JoAnn:... | Jim bikes to work while JoAnn takes the train. Jim thinks both of the transportations are environmentally-friendly. |
train_11424 | Tibold: Could you tell me the right time, please?
Marilu: Well. My watch says five past two. But it's no use rely on it because it has been gaining and losing these last a few days.
Tibold: You have to go and fix it.
Marilu: Yes. I will. | Marilu tells Tibold Marilu's watch is not accurate. |
train_11425 | Les: Hi, Michael, how's it going?
Michael: Well, things are all right.
Les: I heard you got a new roommate. What's he like?
Michael: Yeah, Bob moved in last week. He is a nice guy and so far everything is cool except this girlfriend.
Les: Oh? What's wrong with his girlfriend?
Michael: She came over last weekend. She is... | Michael tells Les his new roommate is nice but he cannot withstand his roommate's girlfriend's voice. Michael may do most of the talking at the invited dinner with them. |
train_11426 | Morrie: I think we have everything in the contract. Shall we sign it?
Sim: Wait a minute. I think we have missed an important point. We should include an arbitration clause in the contract.
Morrie: I believe we can solve disputes through an amicable negotiation.
Sim: I hope so. too. But I still think the provision of a... | Morrie and Sim are adding an arbitration clause in the contract before they sign it and Sim suggests the arbitration be held in a third country. |
train_11427 | Fred: Hi, Yang Tang. Come in! Pretty hot out there, isn't it? Did you have trouble finding us? Sit! Sit!
Yang Tang: Hello, Mr. Jones, its. . .
Fred: Yang Tang, just call me Fred! Everyone does.
Yang Tang: Ei, OK, er. . Fred. Thank you for seeing me today.
Fred: No problem. No problem at all. Say, it says here in your r... | Yang Tang is greeted by Fred for an interview. They talk about their experience in California and Yang Tang's hometown King Dao. |
train_11428 | Joleen: What do you do in your free time, Nancy?
Nancy: Well, I like playing the violin.
Joleen: Really? How long have you been playing the violin?
Nancy: About ten years so far. I started learning when I was in middle school.
Joleen: That's really interesting.
Nancy: Sure. So what about you? Do you have any hobbies?
J... | Nancy likes playing the violins in her free time while Joleen's hobby is collecting matchboxes. |
train_11429 | Celestyn: I think I may try to eat a little better.
Caryl: I changed my diet recently, and I eat a lot healthier now.
Celestyn: What do you eat?
Caryl: My diet consists mainly of fruits, veggies, and chicken.
Celestyn: That's it?
Caryl: Just about.
Celestyn: How is that the only thing that you'll eat?
Caryl: You know t... | Caryl's diet becomes healthier now, consisting mainly of fruit, veggies, and chicken. Caryl recommends Celestyn to try baked chicken. |
train_11430 | Rodger: Let's move out of here. This apartment is too small.
Kelcie: I agree. I'll look in the paper.
Rodger: A house would be great. I could plant a garden. And you could use the garage for a workshop.
Kelcie: Here's an interesting ad, For rent. Two-bedroom, unfurnished house, fenced yard, one-car garage. Pets OK.
Rod... | Rodger and Kelcie are looking for a bigger place and they find an interesting ad for renting. |
train_11431 | Emily: Hey Lisa. . . want to grab lunch with me?
Lisa: Sure, Emily. We haven't done that in a while.
Emily: Yeah. . . actually, we haven't hung out at all recently. You seem sort of under the weather. Is there something going on?
Lisa: Well, keep this under your hat, but I think I'm going to quit after New Year.
Emily:... | Emily and Lisa are having lunch together and Lisa tells Emily she may quit her job because it is not challenging. |
train_11432 | Aharon: The negotiation of the price has taken us a long time. I hope the following negotiation about quality will be quicker.
Quintina: I think so, too. Our only request is that the quality is in conformity with the contract stipulations.
Aharon: Don't worry. Our quality is based solely on our sales samples.
Quintina:... | Quintina requests the quality to conform with the contract stipulations. Aharon will replace defective products. |
train_11433 | Dwight: What did you get for lunch today?
Sheri: All I had was a sandwich, chips, and soda.
Dwight: Where'd you get your food from?
Sheri: I went to the cafeteria and bought it.
Dwight: What sandwich did you order?
Sheri: I ordered a ham sandwich, but they gave me a bologna sandwich instead.
Dwight: Was it any good?
Sh... | Sheri ordered a ham sandwich but got a bologna sandwich from the cafeteria. Dwight got a messed order there before too. |
train_11434 | Mr. Thomas: Listen, you can not afford another day off. You'Ve called in sick five times in the last three weeks.
Jared: I know, but I am really sick.
Mr. Thomas: Well. I want a note from the doctor this one and to be honest, if it continues, we may not be able to have you here.
Jared: I understand, sir. I'll bring a d... | Mr. Thomas asks Jared for a doctor's note for Jared's 6th sick leave this month. |
train_11435 | Mrs. Webber: Thank you for coming tonight, Mrs. Webber. As a teacher, it's great seeing the kid's parents assist our parent-teacher conference night.
Myrlene: Of course! I am very interested to know how my child is doing and also get some insight from you as to how he can improve.
Mrs. Webber: Well Allen is a great stu... | Mrs. Webber attends the parent-teacher conference night. Mrs. Webber tells Mrs. Webber Allen is a great student, though struggling with math. Mrs. Webber recommends Mrs. Webber to help with Allen's homework and after-school tutoring. |
train_11436 | Osgood: What's today's date?
Harlin: It's July 5th.
Osgood: When are you going on vacation?
Harlin: I'm leaving on Sunday. We're going to Canada.
Osgood: Really? The day after tomorrow? That's very soon.
Harlin: Yeah I know.
Osgood: How long are you going to stay there?
Harlin: About 2 weeks.
Osgood: When are you comin... | Harlin tells Osgood Harlin is leaving on Sunday for Canada for two weeks. |
train_11437 | Adolph: Mary doesn't want me to take the job. She says our child is too young. And the job requires much travelling.
Ezekiel: You should talk to her again and see if you can find a way out. Think about the gains and losses before you make the decision. | Ezekiel suggests Adolph have another talk with Mary about Adolph's job. |
train_11438 | Julia: Hi, John! Long time no see.
John: Julia! It must be over two years. The last time we met was at Kate's birthday party, wasn't it?
Julia: Oh, yes. That's right. How is life with you?
John: Well, I guess not too bad. You're getting a little fat. I can see your husband Michael must be feeding you too much, you must... | Julia is getting a bit fat because she has no time for exercise. John recommends Julia to work at his company to enjoy free weekends and spend more time with children. |
train_11439 | Lynn: Hi, Lynn, how are you feeling?
Pansy: Steven! Why? How do you know?
Lynn: You were absent today. Tom told me that you had been ill. What's wrong with you?
Pansy: Nothing serious. Yesterday I went to the supermarket after school. But it began to rain heavily on my way home. I was wet absolutely.
Lynn: Bad luck.
Pa... | Lynn tells Steven she got a fever from the rain so she didn't go to school today, but she feels better now. |
train_11440 | Abigail: It's Alice's birthday tomorrow.
Alice: Are you sure? I think it should be the day after tomorrow.
Abigail: Well, let me see. Oh, I'm sorry. You're right. It is the day after tomorrow. Shall we buy her a present?
Alice: Yes, of course. Shall we give her some flowers?
Abigail: Flowers are lovely. But I think it'... | Alice tells Abigail Alice's birthday should be the day after tomorrow and they are going to get a record for her. |
train_11441 | Alisun: By the way, would you like to go to the movies this evening?
Joan: I'd love to. But I must write some emails.
Alisun: Why tonight?
Joan: I haven't written to anyone for months. Sylvia and John must think I've forgotten them.
Alisun: You don't have to write. You can call them tomorrow. It's half price on Sundays... | Alisun tells Joan Joan can call Sylvia and John instead of writing emails. Alisun and Joan decide to stay at home rather than going to the movies because they don't like the movies. |
train_11442 | Jyoti: Come on. Will you please stop biting your nails?
Shawna: Sorry, I just can't help it.
Jyoti: But it's annoying.
Shawna: I don't mean to annoy you. I feel so nervous.
Jyoti: Why?
Shawna: I feel nervous every time I take examinadons.
Jyoti: Just relax. I used to feel the same way, but now I can handle exams easily... | Shawna is biting Shawna's nails because Shawna is nervous about exams, which annoys Jyoti. Jyoti comforts Shawna. |
train_11443 | John: What's your favourite sport, Susan?
Susan: Football.
John: Soccer or rugby?
Susan: I prefer soccer. It's a splendid game. But, like most of us, I just watch it. I watch a soccer match nearly every Saturday afternoon either at the local stadium or on TV. What about you, John?Do you play football?
John: I'm afraid ... | Susan likes soccer and watches soccer games nearly every week while John likes cricket and he watches soccer very rarely. |
train_11444 | Ivy: Wow, look at all these old books on this shelf. They've got to be at least one hundred years old. I'll bet they're worth a lot to collectors.
Elnore: Well. They've got a lot of sentimental value for me, and that's all about it. | Ivy thinks the old books are valuable to collectors while Elnore thinks they have sentimental value for Elnore. |
train_11445 | Mr. Clark: Hello, Lily.
Lily: Hello, Mr. Clark. You're early for lunch. It's only eleven o'clock.
Mr. Clark: When I come late, there's usually nothing left.
Lily: What would you like today?
Mr. Clark: I'll have the leg of lamb.
Lily: And would you like salad? The salad plate today is lettuce, tomatoes, and black o... | Mr. Clark comes to Lily's early and orders a leg of lamb. |
train_11446 | Marjory: I can't decide whether to go to university or to get a job.
Marj: Well, if I were you, I'd go on studying.
Marjory: But I don't even know what to study.
Marj: If I had chance again, I'd major in English. You're good at language.
Marjory: That's what my parents want me to do.
Marj: You should take their ad... | Marj suggests Marjory keep studying and listen to Marjory's parents' advice. Marj tells Marjory Marjory can still have fun at university and can find a part-time job. |
train_11447 | Viviene: Hello, sir. Is there anything I can help you find?
Woodrow: Um. . . Uh. . . I'm just looking, thanks.
Viviene: Need a gift for your girlfriend or wife. . .
Woodrow: No, no, no. I'm just browsing. Thanks anyway.
Viviene: Well, if you need anything, just ask.
Woodrow: Um. . . well, where's the men's shoe de... | Woodrow's just browsing and Viviene tells Woodrow the men's shoe department is on the third floor. |
train_11448 | Catharina: Is it me or is it really hard to understand this speaker?
Bonny: You're right. It's not that he has an accent like some of the other speakers from another country. It's just that he is speaking too softly. Do you think it would be rude to ask him to turn his microphone up a little bit?
Catharina: I don't thi... | Catharina and Bonny couldn't understand the speaker because he speaks too softly. Catharina thinks this conference is a waste of time. Bonny decides to ask some questions in the end. Catharina agrees. |
train_11449 | Geoffry: Jane, how was school today?
Jane: Oh, Daddy, it was fun. I made a new friend. Her name is Cindy. She's a new student. Her family moved here from Seattle, Washington. Cindy and I have a lot in common. We both like drawing, playing with dogs and eating pizza.
Geoffry: That's cool. Why not invite her over for din... | Jane made a new friend called Cindy at school and Geoffry asks Jane to invite Cindy and her parents for dinner. |
train_11450 | Rollins: Excuse me. We'd like to rent a flat near the university.
Forester: OK. How many people are you looking for somewhere for?
Rollins: 2. We'd like something as cheap as possible.
Forester: OK. How many rooms do you need in the flat?
Rollins: We'll need 2 bedrooms, the kitchen and dining room can be separate or co... | Rollins wants to rent a flat so Forester made a list of places based on Rollins's requirement. They're going to have a look at the first one. |
train_11451 | Glennis: Honey, let's eat out tonight.
Honey: What for?
Glennis: I got promoted.
Honey: Really? That's great. It's a big moment. We should celebrate it but Linda is coming tonight. Can we make it another time?
Glennis: Linda is coming? That's it. Linda will come with us and we can enjoy a family dinner together, it mus... | Glennis asks Honey to eat out to celebrate Glennis's promotion. Linda and their granddaughter will come as well. |
train_11452 | Georgia: I'd like to rent a bike for a day. How much does it cost?
Reg: It's $20 a day. A day is from 9 o'clock in the morning until 7 o'clock in the evening.
Georgia: So if I brought the bike back at 7:30, would I have to pay for an extra day?
Reg: Yes. And there's a deposit to pay as well. It's $50. Then when you bri... | Reg tells Georgia the price and the time range of renting a bike and helps Georgia rent a bike. |
train_11453 | Roderick: I need some flowers for my girlfriend.
Meier: No problem. Would you like some artificial carnations?
Roderick: Oh, no. Carnations are not very elegant. Artificial flowers have no passion.
Meier: How much did you want to spend?
Roderick: Money is no object.
Meier: Our most elegant flower is Golden Lily.
Roderi... | Meier helps Roderick choose flowers for his girlfriend. Roderick also wants to have the flowers delivered and pays for it. |
train_11454 | Lawson: Which university did you graduate from?
Oran: I graduated from Peking University.
Lawson: What was your major at university?
Oran: I studied economics, I am especially interested in the economic development of China.
Lawson: What course did you like best?
Oran: I like Business Management, and i think it's very ... | Oran tells Lawson about Oran's school, major, the favorite course and ideas of the relationship between subjects and jobs. |
train_11455 | Teddie: Good morning, Sir. Where are you going?
Sir: I ' m going to England by flight BE987.
Teddie: When is your flight?
Sir: 10:00 AM. When am I supposed to check in?
Teddie: we are checking in. May I have your ticket and your health certificate and your luggage please.
Sir: Here you are.
Teddie: Are you keeping the ... | Teddie helps Sir check in and gives him his luggage check. Sir pays for the excess luggage charge and is told by Teddie to wait until the flight is called. |
train_11456 | Spencer: I'm hungry.
Morgan: So am I.
Spencer: Where should we go eat today?
Morgan: How about we go eat in the cafeteria?
Spencer: I never bought food from the cafeteria.
Morgan: You haven't? They have a lot of good stuff.
Spencer: What do they have?
Morgan: They sell everything.
Spencer: Well, I want Chinese food.
Mo... | Both Spencer and Morgan are hungry. Morgan suggests cafeteria and explains why. Spencer agrees. |
train_11457 | Lila: Are you free this weekend, Miss Rose?
Miss Rose: Yes, I am. What's up?
Lila: Then would you please go to a dance party with me?
Miss Rose: With pleasure. I suppose you dance often.
Lila: Oh, no. As a matter of fact, I haven't danced for a long time.
Miss Rose: But I am told that you dance wonderfully well.
Lila: ... | Lila invites Miss Rose to the dance party. Miss Rose agrees. She tells Lila she loves foxtrot and waltz and doesn't like rock'n'roll because it's too noisy. |
train_11458 | Adey: Julia, look at me! I'm gaining weight. How could I lose weight? Do you have any good ideas?
Julia: Since summer is coming, I think swimming is a good way for you to do.
Adey: Are you sure?
Julia: Of course! Swimming can help you stay in shape by targeting all parts of your body.
Adey: Really? Does swimming have o... | Adey wants to lose weight. Julia suggests swimming and tells Adey its advantages. Adey is convinced. |
train_11459 | Mauricio: Hello, sir, what can I do for you today?
Brewster: Hello, I need a new suit. I have an important interview next week, so I really need to look sharp.
Mauricio: No problem! We have a broad selection of suits, all tailored made so that it will fit perfectly.
Brewster: Great! I want a three piece suit, preferabl... | Brewster tells Mauricio he needs a suit and some shirts with designated texture for an important interview next week. |
train_11460 | Catherine: It's raining outside, Catherine, it's too bad. What's the weather like in your hometown?
Jaquelyn: It's very hot, the temperature is often over 40C.
Catherine: Do you like the weather in Seattle?
Jaquelyn: Not really. But I like it in spring and fall. I don't like it in winter.
Catherine: Why?
Jaquelyn: The ... | Catherine tells Catherine about the weather in her hometown, Seattle and Boston and her preferred seasons. |
train_11461 | Sally: Jenny, you look terrible. What's eating you?
Jenny: Don't brother me!
Sally: Hey, chill out, I'm just trying to help.
Jenny: Sorry, Sally, it's not your fault.
Sally: So, what's the problem?
Jenny: I drew a blank on the algebra test.
Sally: No kidding! Didn't you study for it?
Jenny: Yeah, but nothing was clear ... | Jenny tells Sally her terrible algebra test. Sally comforts her and tries to stop her ideas from dropping out. |
train_11462 | Sal: You're just left school, haven't you, Emily?
Emily: Yes, I finished last Friday.
Sal: 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.
Sal: Well, what are you going to do now? Have you made any pla... | Emily's relieved after leaving school. She tells Sal she wants to get into university and it depends on her A level results. |
train_11463 | Janene: Where are you going this weekend?
Rikki: I have no idea. Maybe I will sleep for the whole day.
Janene: So boring! Shall we go out for a picnic with my friends?
Rikki: Sounds interesting. Who are the other people?
Janene: Fred and David, my college class mates and Rachel.
Rikki: Gorgeous! What should I bring on ... | Rikki chooses to go out for a picnic with Janene and Janene's classmates. Janene tells Rikki what to take and what they will do. |
train_11464 | Mike: Mike, come and look at this painting of shrimp! It is so simple yet so vivid!
Aigneis: Yeah. It is incredible! Is it the work of Qi Bakshi?
Mike: Yes, it is. How do you know that?
Aigneis: Well, Qi is famous all over the world, isn't he? Besides I am quite interested in Chinese painting.
Mike: Cool! What kind of ... | Mike and Aigneis appreciate the painting of shrimp by Qi Bakshi and talk about Chinese painting. They both like the art exhibition. |
train_11465 | Jack: Hello, I'm Jack. Are you Christina?
Christina: Yes I am. Nice to meet you, Jack.
Jack: Are you from Italy, Christina?
Christina: No, I am German. I live in Munich.
Jack: Really, I went to Munich last week.
Christina: And did you like it?
Jack: Oh, yes. It is a fantastic city. And I like German food as well.
Chris... | Jack and Christina introduce to each other about their nationality and where they live. |
train_11466 | Sally: Good morning Mike!
Mike: Morning Sally! What's up? you seem in a hurry!
Sally: I am having an exam at nine, It's already eight thirty.
Mike: Don't worry, I'll drive you.
Sally: Thank you very much!
Mike: How are your cases coming along?
Sally: Very well, thanks, I will probably finish next week, but this is stil... | Mike gives Sally a ride and Sally talks about her cases on the way. |
train_11467 | Uriel: Oh Gush! The first day of my career is over. I can not breathe now after dealing with so many documents. But I heard the notice that our company will hold two-week staff training.
Anatoly: Stop fussing! It is said that the training is important for our newcomers. And my company also informs me to attend the trai... | Uriel complains that staff training is a waste of time. Anatoly disagrees and talks about the advantages of the training. |
train_11468 | Jolynn: I have a parking ticket to pay for.
Codi: Did you bring your ticket?
Jolynn: Yes, I remembered to bring my ticket with me today.
Codi: Did you bring your ID?
Jolynn: I didn't bring my ID.
Codi: You're going to need your ID to pay the ticket.
Jolynn: What do you need my ID for?
Codi: We have to know that this ti... | Jolynn didn't bring Jolynn's ID when paying for the parking ticket. Codi asks Jolynn to come back with the ID. |
train_11469 | Iolanthe: Can you please give me a hand? I can't carry the heavy box.
Melina: I'm afraid not. Don't you see I'm looking up a word in the dictionary?
Iolanthe: I think you are flicking through it.
Melina: Well, wait a minute. | Iolanthe wants Melina to give a hand, but Melina doesn't do so. |
train_11470 | Andee: Are you introverted or extroverted?
Aloisia: I wouldn't call myself introverted. Sometimes I enjoy being by myself very much. But other times I like sharing activities with others too.
Andee: What kind of personality do you think you have?
Aloisia: Well, I approach things very enthusiastically, I think, and I do... | Aloisia tells Andee about Aloisia's personality, the things for Aloisia to be happy and Aloisia's principles of living. |
train_11471 | Suzann: Mom, what were movies like when you were a kid?
Mom: Everything about them was different, even the theaters.
Suzann: I'm really interested. Tell me about them.
Mom: Well, where I grew up, we saw movies at a drive-in theater in our car with the whole family.
Suzann: That's cool. I bet you could bring your own fo... | Suzann's mom tells Suzann about drive-in theater in her childhood and the reason of its decay. |
train_11472 | Mauritz: Hello, Mr. Brown. How are you today?
Mr. Brown: I'm very well, thank you.
Mauritz: that's good to hear. Shall we get started? I see from your application form that you'Ve worked as a maintenance man for over 7 years.
Mr. Brown: yes, that's true.
Mauritz: what kind of work did you do?
Mr. Brown: I fixed many ki... | Mauritz interviews Mr. Brown, and Mr. Brown tells Mauritz his work in detail. He also tells Mauritz he fixed a big problem and saved a lot of money for the factory and that made him proud of. Then Mauritz asks him what job did he dislike most. |
train_11473 | Jae: There isn't much rice, is there?
Donald: No, there isn't, but there are some vegetables.
Jae: Are there any potatoes?
Donald: No, there aren't. I'm sorry.
Jae: I'm very hungry, Donald. What can I eat?
Donald: There's a little bread and there are a few biscuits.
Jae: But I want some rice and some meat.
Donald: All ... | Jae's hungry and insists on wanting some rice and meat. Donald'll walk to the village and get some. |
train_11474 | Daffie: Hello. Thank you for calling Spend Mart.
Josee: Is this the Customer Service Desk?
Daffie: Yes. How can I help you?
Josee: I bought a sweater from your store a week ago. It says size 12. But actually, it is a size 10. Can I exchange it?
Daffie: Do you have the receipt with you?
Josee: Yes, I do.
Daffie: I like ... | Josee calls to exchange the sweater in the wrong size. Daffie asks Josee to come down with the receipt and the sweater. |
train_11475 | Thorsten: Hello there, welcome to Wine World. Let me know if I can help you out at all.
Jodie: Um, yes, please, I could really use some help. I'm going over to my boss'house for dinner tonight and don't know what kind of wine I should bring.
Thorsten: OK, do you know what kind of food will be served?
Jodie: Well, his w... | Jodie asks Thorsten for suggestions of the type of wine to bring to Jodie's boss. Thorsten first recommends a white wine and explains the reason. But Thorsten thinks although Chardonnay is a white wine, Sauvignon Blanc is brighter. Thorsten also explains the varietal of different types of wine. Finally, Jodie decides t... |
train_11476 | Micah: Hello, I'm looking for a shop that sells inexpensive cashmere sweaters.
Kelsi: Have you tried an outlet?
Micah: Why didn't I think of that?
Kelsi: Many of my friends shop at outlets.
Micah: Thanks. That is a good suggestion.
Kelsi: I'm only too happy to help. | Kelsi suggests Micah try an outlet instead of cashmere sweaters. |
train_11477 | Rustin: Mom, I want to move out.
Debra: Hey, sounds great to me, kid. What kind of job did you find?
Rustin: Job?
Debra: Yes, job. If you're going to live on your own, you have to pay for rent and everything else.
Rustin: I thought I could just get you and Dad to pay for an apartment. I found a cheap one.
Debra: When y... | Rustin wants to move out with the parents' payment. Debra asks Rustin to find a job because she won't pay the rent. |
train_11478 | Aldo: Come on in. Let me show you around. Here's the living room.
Toby: Great. The view from this window is wonderful.
Aldo: This is the kitchen.
Toby: It looks new.
Aldo: Yes. We just renovated a few month ago.
Toby: I like it.
Aldo: Here's the master bedroom.
Toby: Wow, it's nice. What did you say about the rent?
Ald... | Toby visits the house and is satisfied with the house that Aldo shows him. But Toby needs to talk with his wife. |
train_11479 | Woodman: Good morning, sir. Sorry to disturb you. May I make up your room now?
Wally: Yes, please. We're on my way out. You can put up make up sign on. Could you bring us some towels and hangers.
Woodman: No problems, sir. Everything will be already when you come back. | Wally agrees to let Woodman make up their room. |
train_11480 | Effie: Have you ever been to Xi'an?
Emmet: Yes, I'Ve been there several times on business trips. But I have never really seen the terra-cotta warriors as it is outside the city.
Effie: I'Ve heard many people saying that it is a place worth touring. I really want to see the old walls and terra-cotta warriors one day. Of... | Effie thinks Xi'an is worth visiting and Emmet agrees, but Emmet thinks the food is bizarre. Emmet also tells Effie it's convenient to get there by plane. |
train_11481 | Ailina: I am looking for a comfortable convenient way to see the country.
Simmonds: Have you heard of motor coaching? It's one of the fastest-growing segments for the travel industry.
Ailina: No, I've not heard of it. Tell me about it.
Simmonds: It's almost like going on an ocean cruise except that you go by land. Ever... | Ailina wants to see the country comfortably and conveniently, so Simmonds recommends motor coaching and its service and facilities. |
train_11482 | Jill: Can I take your drink order?
Brandy: Where is your wine list?
Jill: The wine choices are posted on the little menu in the middle of the table.
Brandy: Do you have any mixed drinks available here?
Jill: We can make a number of mixed drinks at our bar.
Brandy: I heard that you are famous for your drinks. What are y... | Brandy asks Jill to introduce the specials. Then Brandy orders a margarita on the rocks without salt. |
train_11483 | Emmye: David, I must say sorry to you.
David: Why?
Emmye: Do you remember I borrowed several magazines from you last week?
David: Yes, I lent you three magazines that day.
Emmye: But today I only can find two of them. I lost one. I'd pay it for you.
David: It doesn't matter. They are only some old magazines. You don't ... | Emmye apologizes to David for losing one of his magazines. Emmye wants to return a new one but David refuses. |
train_11484 | Professor Webster: Maths department, Doctor Webster speaking.
Janet Wang: Hello, Professor Webster, this is Janet Wang calling. I'm living two doors down from your teaching assistant, Ken Williams. Ken asked me to call you because he has lost his voice and can't talk to you himself.
Professor Webster: Lost his voice? O... | Janet Wang calls Professor Webster on behalf of Ken Williams because Ken has lost his voice and cannot teach the class tomorrow, so Janet asks Webster whether he can pass back the midterm exams for Ken. Professor Webster agrees. |
train_11485 | Rickard: I've heard you are going to New York tomorrow. I'd like to see you off to the airport.
Maurita: Oh. Thank you. That's very kind of you.
Rickard: What time are you leaving for the airport?
Maurita: 8:30 a.m. But I've got to arrive at the airport at 9:30 a. m.
Rickard: What airline and what flight?
Maurita: Pan ... | Rickard wants to see Maurita off to the airport and asks Maurita's leaving time, airline and flight. |
train_11486 | Joelle: ABC company. Can I help you?
Alan Peterson: Can you put me through to Mr. Brown in the Sales Department?
Joelle: I'm afraid Mr. Brown is at a meeting at the moment.
Alan Peterson: Can I leave a message?
Joelle: Certainly.
Alan Peterson: Can you ask Mr. Brown to call me at 1300-621-7865?
Joelle: Who is calling, ... | Alan Peterson calls ABC company and leaves a message for Mr. Brown. |
train_11487 | Cass: Good morning. I would like to borrow some novels in English. What kind of books would you recommend?
Lucina: It might be a good idea to read some easy articles first. You will enjoy them more and be able to read fast.
Cass: That's a good idea. Thank you for your advice. | Cass wants to borrow some novels. Lucina suggests Cass read some easy articles first. |
train_11488 | Shannon: Hi, Terry, you're just back from New York.
Terry: Yes.
Shannon: It must be an exciting trip.
Terry: Well, I've really seen lots of things. I saw the most spectacular view when I was crossing a bridge to Manhattan at dusk, and the skyscrapers were lit up producing a classic nighttime view of Manhattan.
Shannon:... | Terry tells Shannon about his trip to New York. Terry thinks some streets are rough, the hotel is tiny but decent, and New York is crowded. |
train_11489 | Claudina: Before making out a plan for sightseeing trips for you, I'd be glad to know if you have anything special in mind that you'd like to see.
Bruno: Well, as a matter of fact, we were discussing this question last night. We all spoke of the Great Wall, one of the seven wonders of the world. We wouldn't want to lea... | Bruno tells Claudina that they want to see the Great Wall and the Summer Palace, Claudina helps to arrange their trips and recommends other places. |
train_11490 | Ardenia: Ah, good morning. It's Mr. Robinson, isn't it?
Mr. Robinson: Yes.
Ardenia: Have a seat.
Mr. Robinson: Thank you.
Ardenia: OK. I've got your letter of application. Now, as you know, when you apply for a post with our company, we need to find our a few things about both your academic background and recent work e... | Ardenia interviews Mr. Robinson and asks him about both his academic background and recent work experience. Mr. Robinson answers in detail. Then they move on to a more general discussion about what they're looking for here. |
train_11491 | Bradley: Something wrong?
Abigael: Yes. My car is having problems.
Bradley: What's wrong?
Abigael: It won't start.
Bradley: Do you want me to take a look?
Abigael: No, thank you. I think I can handle it.
Bradley: Well, if you change your mind, let me know.
Abigael: I will. Thanks. That's sweet of you.
Bradley: ... | Abigael's car has problems but Abigael refuses Bradley's help and only asks for some tools. |
train_11492 | Jeremy: What kind of a car do you have?
Brett: An old one.
Jeremy: I know it's old, but what make is it?
Brett: It's a Chevrolet. Why do you ask? You going into the car business?
Jeremy: Nothing like that. My cousin is going to take a job overseas and he can't take his car with him, so he's going to sell it - cheap... | Jeremy tells Brett that Jeremy's cousin is going to sell his car. Brett wants to have a look after Jeremy's introduction. |
train_11493 | Sidoney: I'm searching for an old music box.
Vinny: You came to the right place. Any particular decade?
Sidoney: If you had a box made in the '20s, that would be nice.
Vinny: We just got one in yesterday, so now we have six.
Sidoney: Would any of them have dancing figures?
Vinny: Yes, we still have two boxes left ... | Sidoney wants to buy an old music box with dancing figures and the shop assistant stops Sidoney from asking questions. |
train_11494 | Laetitia: Would you like to see our new shirts?
Bessy: Sorry, but I'm not really that interested in those things.
Laetitia: Well, they are very nice you know.
Bessy: Really?
Laetitia: And not expensive either.
Bessy: Oh, I don't care about that.
Laetitia: Everybody is buying them.
Bessy: Are they?
Laetitia: Yes... | Laetitia tries to convince Bessy to see their new shirts but Bessy shows no interest. |
train_11495 | Leigh: Hi, Ann.
Ann: Hi. You look excited. What's happening?
Leigh: I just heard that our school will hold a singing contest in 5 days.
Ann: And you're planning to enter?
Leigh: Of course. This is a great chance for me to show off my beautiful voice.
Ann: Is there a prize?
Leigh: I heard that the winner gets a Pa... | Ann tells Leigh that she's going to enter the singing contest and is confident of winning. Leigh asks Ann to ask for some help. |
train_11496 | Royal Hotel: Royal Hotel, can I help you?
David White: Yes. I urgenfly need a room for tomorrow night, and do you have any vacancies?
Royal Hotel: Yes, we have. What kind of room would you like?
David White: I'd like a suite with an ocean view, please.
Royal Hotel: No problem, sir.
David White: What is the price o... | David White wants to book a room in the Royal Hotel for three days and asks for a discount. Royal Hotel tells him the offer has ended and books the cheapest suite for him. |
train_11497 | James: James, have you heard of a gap year?
Durward: No, what's that?
James: It's when you take a year off between finishing high school and going to college. It's popular in the UK.
Durward: Hmm...What do people do for that year? Work?
James: Some people do, other people volunteer. But mostly, it's for traveling and t... | James explains the gap year to James. James disagrees with James's ideas because he thinks it's a way to fall one year behind where he should be. |
train_11498 | Antonietta: Good evening Steven, thank you for being with us.
Steven: Thank you for having me.
Antonietta: So Steven, as a guitar player how to describe your music? Is it a kind of folk rock or a mixture of pop and rock?
Steven: Well, I just wanted to be real rock, hard and solid.
Antonietta: Has it changed since your ... | Antonietta interviews Steven. Steven tells Antonietta Australia is his favorite place to play because people here are all smiles. He also shares how to become a better songwriter. |
train_11499 | Janet: Janet, what's wrong with you?
Kelsey: I'm finding studying at Oxford quite hard.
Janet: You're telling me, there's so much work.
Kelsey: It's not the work. But everything so different.
Janet: In China, generally, we have large classes but we don't have classes after that, and mostly our teachers tell us what we ... | Janet tells Janet the reason why she feels hard to study at Oxford is that the learning method she uses in China is different from that in Oxford. |
train_11500 | Helen: James, thank goodness, you arrived. The test is starting in 10 minutes. Don't you remember where the first group and you've held all the papers?
James: Terribly sorry for being late, Helen. Can you imagine I've been standing outside for over an hour waiting for the boss?
Helen: In such freezing weather? What on ... | James complains to Helen about waiting for the boss as the reason for being late. |
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