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train_11501 | Lacy: Can you let me have that recipe you promised?
Bonnee: Which one? The one for the orange and carrot soup we had last night?
Lacy: No, I know how to make that. It's quite simple. It's the special dish we had at Mike's party. It had potatoes and onions in it, and we ate it cold with bread.I thought I'd make it and t... | Lacy asks Bonnee for the recipe of the special dish so that they can take it as a light packed lunch. |
train_11502 | Liu Peng: Good morning.sir.My name is Liu Peng from Tsinghai University. I am here for the interview relating to my visa application.
Desmond: Glad to meet you.Would you mind if I ask you some questions?
Liu Peng: Of course not.
Desmond: Why do you want to go to the US?
Liu Peng: I'd like to have further education.Now ... | Desmond interviews Liu Peng for visa application as Liu Peng wants to go to the U.S. for further education. |
train_11503 | Ritchie: what do you think about the public service advertisement for quiting smoking?
Winthrop: while I think it's great that they're trying to get people to quit smoking, but I don't really care for the advertisement.
Ritchie: why not?
Winthrop: the fish hook that they use is quite disturbing!
Ritchie: it's a pun. Th... | Ritchie discusses with Winthrop about the advertisement for quitting smoking. Ritchie was delighted to see a billboard was being used to promote health. Winthrop thinks people have to give them credit but the advertisement is not appropriate for young children. |
train_11504 | Regina: Emergency road service. May I help you?
Eve: I have a flat tyre.
Regina: All right. What's your membership card, please?
Eve: 489 3362 1978.
Regina: And your name?
Eve: Eve.
Regina: What's the expiration date on your card?
Eve: It's July 16, 2009.
Regina: Where is your car now?
Eve: It's on the west street, nea... | Eve calls Emergency road service as Eve has a flat tyre. Regina asks Eve some questions about the car and promises a tow truck will be there soon. |
train_11505 | Cosetta: What date would you like to depart, sir?
Otis: Do you have any seats for September 16th?
Cosetta: Let's see... I'm afraid the 16th is fully booked. But I have seats for the 17th.
Otis: The 17th will be fine.
Cosetta: And what date will you be returning?
Otis: Hmm, I guess on the 28th.
Cosetta: Okay, you're boo... | Otis books a return ticket with Cosetta's help. Otis will depart on September 17th and return on the 28th. |
train_11506 | Mrs. Wilson: Hello. This is Mrs. Wilson. I'd like to buy a new car. Could you offer me a new type of the car, please?
Maddy: Oh, Madam, buy what?
Mrs. Wilson: A new car. And I've got a small family, two children, and I haven't got a lot of money and...
Maddy: Oh, oh, Madam, Madam, I'm afraid you have the wrong number.
... | Mrs. Wilson calls Maddy to buy a new car but finds out she has the wrong number. |
train_11507 | Malena: Which window do I go to for parcel?
Deryl: Here will be OK.
Malena: I want to mail this package.
Deryl: Please put it on the scale. Where are you mailing it to?
Malena: Zhuhai.
Deryl: Do you want to mail it by air or sea?
Malena: What's the difference in price?
Deryl: 25 yuan by air, 13 yuan by sea.
Malena: How... | Malena mails a package of souvenirs to Zhuhai by air with Deryl's assistance. |
train_11508 | Nealy: Would you like to order anything else?
Jerrine: No, I'm good. All we need now is our check.
Nealy: Our waitress has been kind of scarce tonight, hasn't she?
Jerrine: I think that is our waitress is over by the bar. Boy, the service has not been good this evening.
Nealy: She doesn't appear to be headed this way, ... | Nealy and Jerrine are complaining about the service of the bar. They decide to leave a tip of $3.6 as it is the waitress's first night on the job. |
train_11509 | Ely: There's a question I'm not sure whether it is suitable to ask.
Gerrit: You know that I have no secrets toward you.
Ely: When you go dinner with John, who foots the bill?
Gerrit: Why asking that? It's often the sort of Dutch treat. | Gerrit tells Ely that it's often the sort of Dutch treat when going dinner with John. |
train_11510 | Harlin: Hi, I'm out of here. Here's my key.
Nitin: Give me just a few seconds, sir, and I'll hand you your receipt. Here you are.
Harlin: Thank you.
Nitin: I hope you enjoyed your stay, sir.
Harlin: I only had nine little problems here. Other than that, I enjoyed my stay, and I loved the city.
Nitin: I apologize again ... | Harlin is checking out and tells Nitin enjoyed Nitin's stay except for the cockroaches in the room. Nitin apologizes. |
train_11511 | Melinda: Hello, Walter?
Walter: Yes. Hi, what's up?
Melinda: I was wondering if you wanted to go for a walk with us.
Walter: I'm afraid not. I'm sick. I have a fever but I'm cold, and I threw up earlier.
Melinda: Oh, man. I hope you get to feeling better.
Walter: I would feel better if you came over and took care of me... | Walter is sick and gets Diarrhea, so Melinda comes to take care of him. Melinda wants to call the doctor but Walter refuses. |
train_11512 | Mavis: I want to say goodbye to everyone.
Lily: You're leaving so soon. When are you off?
Mavis: I'm catching the 9 fifteen train tomorrow morning.
Lily: How about I come and see you off?
Mavis: You really don't need to.
Lily: Ok. I'll miss you. I hope we can see each other again soon.
Mavis: I hope so, too. Thank you,... | Mavis is leaving tomorrow morning and Lily wants to see Mavis off. Mavis asks Lily to say goodbye to Lily's family members and hopes to meet Lily in Washington. |
train_11513 | Lorne: What a hot day!
Arliene: Yes, summer is coming.
Lorne: Where are you going this summer vacation?
Arliene: I'd like to go to Tianjin.
Lorne: Do you want to go to the beach there?
Arliene: Yes, of course. And what's your plan?
Lorne: The same to you.
Arliene: That's great. | Arliene wants to go to Tianjin this summer vacation and so does Lorne. |
train_11514 | Jess: You're from New York, aren't you?
Mandy: Yes, that's right.
Jess: What do you suggest I should see in New York?
Mandy: Well, how about the Museum of Modern Art?
Jess: No, I don't like museums. They're boring.
Mandy: Why don't you go to see the Empire State Building?
Jess: Ah! That sounds interesting. | Mandy recommends sightseeing places in New York to Jess. |
train_11515 | Nathaniel: What are you doing?
Sylvan: What am I doing? What am I doing? Don't you know what day it is?
Nathaniel: Mumm. no.
Sylvan: It's only the day when the world's biggest sporting event is kicking off.
Nathaniel: What?
Sylvan: The World Cup! The first match is today! It's Mexico vs. South Africa! It's going to be ... | Sylvan tells Nathaniel today The World Cup is kicking off and Sylvan is very excited. Nathaniel says soccer doesn't appeal to Nathaniel and thinks soccer seems to be a sissy game. |
train_11516 | Hodge: Anne, would you please come in for a while? Please also bring along the minutes of yesterday's management meeting.
Anne: Of course, sir. . . Here's the minutes of the meeting.
Hodge: How long did the meeting last?
Anne: The meeting was delayed by thirty minutes and it lasted for two and a half hours.
Hodge: Did ... | Hodge asks Anne for the minutes of yesterday's meeting and asks about the meeting time, whether the chairman asked for Hodge, whether Anne handed in the report, and the date for the next meeting. |
train_11517 | Rey: Do you have any work experience in this field?
Fiorenze: Yes. After my graduation from university, I worked as a Customer Service Coordinator in a foreign representative office, and then I transferred to a joint venture as a Market Development Manager. So I am familiar with the market in China.
Rey: What have you ... | Rey interviews Fiorenze and asks about Fiorenze's work experience, what Fiorenze learned from the previous jobs, Fiorenze's impressions of the current company, and what Fiorenze's colleagues would say about Fiorenze. |
train_11518 | Natalie: I'm going to the beauty parlor. Do you want to come too?
Collette: Sure. Let's go. What are you going to have done?
Natalie: I want to have a foot massage and a haircut.
Collette: A foot massage sounds like a great idea. They are very relaxing. I'd also like to have mudpack on my face. It's supposed to help wi... | Natalie and Collette are going to the beauty parlor. They are planning an expensive trip as they think beauty treatment can relieve stress. |
train_11519 | Mr. Lee: I would like to withdraw my money and close my account please.
Titus: May I see your passbook.
Mr. Lee: Here you are.
Titus: This is a sizable sum. Is there any reason you are closing your account with us Mr. Lee?
Mr. Lee: I will be leaving the city soon so I have no need for this account.
Titus: I see. Well f... | Mr. Lee wants to withdraw Mr. Lee's money and close Mr. Lee's account because Titus's leaving the city. |
train_11520 | Bart: Can I use your laptop for a while?
Orsola: Sure, go ahead.
Bart: Oh, isn't your computer Wi-Fi capable?
Orsola: Yes, it is. You want go online? there are no wi-fi hotspots around.
Bart: Oh my, no internet access is killing me.
Orsola: Can't you wait till you get home? then you can surf the internet using the broa... | Bart feels no internet access is killing Bart and Orsola thinks Bart must be suffering from discomgooglation, which describes people who are addicted to the web. |
train_11521 | Orelee: morning, Mr. Emory. I was hoping to set up an appointment with you for sometime this week.
Mr. Emory: Hmm. I'm pretty booked up this week. Let's move it up to next week.
Orelee: Fine, Mr. Emory. Would next Monday at 4:00 o'clock be all right for you?
Mr. Emory: Let me take a look. All right, that's no problem. ... | Orelee hopes to make an appointment with Mr. Emory this week but Mr. Emory suggests next week. |
train_11522 | Jeni: What's your apartment like?
Zippy: It's a furnished two bedroom flat in a three-story building on campus.
Jeni: What is it like living in on-campus housing?
Zippy: It's not as bad as I thought it would be. The freshmen that live nearby are really loud, especially on the weekends. But, the rent is much cheaper tha... | Zippy tells Jeni living in the apartment in on-campus housing is cheap though sometimes noisy. The bad thing is the contract ends in June so Zippy needs to find a new place soon. |
train_11523 | IBA: Welcome to IBA. Can I help you?
Nissa: Yes, hello. Our company used your bank to send some documents to Malaysia last week. Could you check and see if the proceeds have come back yet, please? It's Sang Hung Enterprises, based in Kula Lump.
IBA: OK, just a moment. . . yes, it has arrived. The amount is 51, 998 US d... | IBA tells Nissa that the proceeds have come back and been credited to Nissa's company's account. |
train_11524 | Lona: How about this floor lamp?
Jenni: Fine, just get it! We have been shopping for furniture for five hours! I'm so tired!
Lona: We still need to find an armoire and a dresser.
Jenni: Fine! I am going to go home and drop off this nightstand, coffee table and love seat while you look for the rest of the things.
Lona: ... | Lona and Jenni are shopping for furniture. Lona'll continue shopping while Jenni'll go home to drop off the furniture they bought because Jenni is tired. |
train_11525 | Annora: What is a visa used for?
Guillermo: It is a significant document for traveling abroad and visiting.
Annora: Oh. Where do I need to apply for a visa?
Guillermo: There are passport processing center in many places. Visa is dealt with in embassies. You need to complete several forms and provide certain certificate... | Annora asks Guillermo about what a visa is used for and how to apply for one. |
train_11526 | Miss Wilson: Hello, Mr. White. Do you think it's possible for us to talk sometime today?
Mr. White: I'd love to, Miss Wilson, but I've got a pretty tight schedule today. I've got to finish reading the yearly financial report by 10. Then I have to drive to the airport to pick up an advertiser at 11. After that, I'll hav... | Miss Wilson wants to talk with Mr. White sometime today but Mr. White is busy with work. Then Miss Wilson suggests they meet tomorrow morning. Miss Wilson agrees. |
train_11527 | Rollin: Did you hear of the robbery in the bank last night?
Noel: No, I didn't. Which bank was robbed?
Rollin: The bank in Green Street.
Noel: How much money was lost?
Rollin: No a penny was robbed.
Noel: Really?
Rollin: Yes, there were three robbers. One was trying to run away, but the police shot him in the leg and t... | Rollin tells Noel about the bank robbery last night. |
train_11528 | Lorrie: Jeremy, your mom just called. Her flight was canceled. They're putting her on another plane, but not until the morning. It looks like you're stuck with us for one more night.
Jeremy: No problem at all! I love hanging out with my cousins. We made up a super fun game. It's kind of like basketball, but you have to... | Lorrie tells Jeremy Jeremy's mom will take another plane to pick Jeremy. Jeremy feels happy to stay with Jeremy's family. |
train_11529 | Stu: Hey, do you know if it's possible to get to Los Angeles from San Francisco by train?
Britt: Yeah, it is. But why don't you fly? It's much faster and costs about the same.
Stu: No way! I hate flying. Do you know how long the train takes?
Britt: Well, the quickest route is through the center of California. You can s... | Britt suggests Stu fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles but Stu hates flying and wants to take a train. |
train_11530 | Tom: Hi, Lily. Where were you at lunchtime? I was looking for you in the dining hall.
Lily: Oh, sorry, I missed you. My English class ran late again.
Tom: That's been happening quite often recently. Maybe it's because the final exams are coming up.
Lily: Yes. After class, there is always a group of students hanging aro... | Lily's English class ran late again. Tom thinks it's because the final exams are coming up. Tom'll pay more attention to math problems before the exam. |
train_11531 | Helga: I don't know what to do. I can't seem to get anyone in the hospital to listen to my complaints and this outdated equipment is dangerous. Just look at it.
Rodrique: Hmm, uh, are you trying to say that it presents a health hazard?
Helga: Yes, I am. The head technician in the lab tried to persuade the hospital admi... | Helga complains that the hospital administration isn't willing to replace the dangerous outdated equipment and transfer Helga to another department. Rodrique tells Helga workers have legal rights to refuse unsafe works and the union will fight for her if she loses her job but she needs to prepare for a long wait. |
train_11532 | Vinni: Hi, Miss. Freezing cold, isn't it? What can I do for you?
Mamie: I'd like some plants that can keep the earth fresh.
Vinni: Especially in this cold season when you can't keep die window open, isn't it?
Mamie: Absolutely. And something that's easy to care for and not expensive.
Vinni: OK, Miss. Our shop won't dis... | Mamie wants to buy some plants to keep the earth fresh in the cold season and Vinni recommends Mamie the palm and the peace lily. Mamie decides to buy the peace lily. |
train_11533 | Mikael: It was exactly two years ago that we moved to this town. You started working on your degree, and I started working down at the lab.
Hans-Peter: It seems like only yesterday. I suppose that I am so busy that I don't even notice how time passes.
Mikael: I'd expect the opposite. I mean, the way you've been studyin... | Hans-Peter thinks time seems to crawl when people have nothing to do but time flies when people are busy with work. Mikael agrees. |
train_11534 | Lauretta: Where have you been these days?
Alice: In the hospital.
Lauretta: In the hospital? What happened?
Alice: Didn't you know that our room caught fire last Friday evening?
Lauretta: Oh, really? I'm sorry to hear that. But what caused the fire?
Alice: Well, the light in our room was turned off at 11:30 as usual. A... | Alice tells Lauretta that Alice and two more were burnt and are still in hospital because there was a fire caused by a burning candle. |
train_11535 | Tommie: It's a vicious circle, really. It takes me the best part of an hour to get here in the morning, so I honestly never have time for breakfast.
Hyacinthia: But you should always have something. According to nutrition experts, it's the most important meal of the day.
Tommie: That's a load of rubbish, if you ask me.... | Tommie gets to work with no time to eat breakfast and just grab what Tommie can when Tommie can for lunch. Hyacinthia sometimes does the same. Hyacinthia thinks they should establish a regular pattern of eating. |
train_11536 | Paton: You're made a good choice. This china tea set is unusual.
Bel: Where was it from?
Paton: It was made in Jingdezhen.
Bel: Jingdezhen? Isn't it called 'the capital of porcelain'?
Paton: You are right.
Bel: This is the very thing I've been dreaming of.
Paton: It is the best quality porcelain-the famous egg-sh... | Paton tells Bel the unusual china tea set is made in Jingdezhen and it is worth the price. |
train_11537 | Kimberlyn: My goodness! What happened? You have blood on your face.
Danette: Oh, don't worry. I just killed a pigeon.
Kimberlyn: How could you have the heart to kill it ? We only have one!
Danette: It spoiled my painting! | Danette tells Kimberlyn Danette killed a pigeon because it spoiled Danette's painting. |
train_11538 | Sallyann: Hi, Melissa! How are you doing?
Melissa: I'm so stressed! I don't know where to go to school and what to major in!
Sallyann: Don't worry. You have plenty of time to decide.
Melissa: Actually, I don't. If I want to get grants and scholarships to help me pay for tuition, then I need to apply by Monday.
Sall... | Melissa doesn't know where to go to school and what to major in. Melissa asks about Melissa's favorite subjects, the subjects she does best, and Sallyann's ideal job. Melissa wants to enjoy the work and make lots of money. Melissa suggests Sallyann take both English and math classes during the first semester and taking... |
train_11539 | Percy: What kind of person do you consider yourself to be?
Jory: I think I'm polite, careful, relaxed and shy.
Percy: Oh, I don't think you're shy! You are always chatting with new people when we go to a party.
Jory: Well. Yes, but those people always start talking to me. I never talk to them first. Perhaps I'm not ... | Jory thinks perhaps Jory is not as shy as Jory thinks but Percy is certainly not shy. |
train_11540 | Brooks: They promised us a sea view.
Latia: Well, you can just see the sea. Between the factory chimneys.
Brooks: Isn't it awful? I can't bear to look at it. I don't think I can stand this place for two weeks.
Latia: Well, it can't be helped. We'll just have to put up with it. | Brooks complains about the sea view and Latia thinks they need to put up with it. |
train_11541 | Jesselyn: Hi, Jenny. Are you going to school now?
Jenny: Yup. I have English at 9 in the morning.
Jesselyn: Got any plans after the class?
Jenny: Not really. What about you?
Jesselyn: We will have our midterm exams next month. I plan to look for some important books and study at the library. Do you want to join me?... | Jesselyn and Jenny plan to study at the library and then go swimming after school. |
train_11542 | Charles Richards: Hello, this is Charles Richards from channel 7 news. And we're down here, eh, at the city mall,interviewing people on how they celebrate Christmas. And, hi, young lady, what is your name?
Elizabeth Carter: Elizabeth Carter.
Charles Richards: And, Elizabeth, how does your family celebrate Christmas?
El... | Charles Richards interviews Elizabeth Carter on how her family celebrate Christmas. |
train_11543 | Miss Harper: Diana, can you give me a hand? I'm supposed to place all these new products in the display case, but they'll never fit.
Diana: Yeah, I see what you mean. But did Miss Harper mean to put them all on display, or just one of each as a sample for the customers to see?
Miss Harper: Oh, I get it! So maybe I shou... | Diana suggests Miss Harper check with Miss Harper about how Miss Harper wants their new products to be displayed first. |
train_11544 | Emilio: I was thinking about cooking dinner tonight.
Rees: What do you want to make?
Emilio: I'm not exactly sure.
Rees: I wouldn't mind a Beef Bowl.
Emilio: How do I make that?
Rees: All it has is rice and beef.
Emilio: That sounds easy. But How do I make it?
Rees: First, you need to make some white rice.
Emilio: Then... | Rees suggests having a Beef Bowl for dinner and tells Emilio how to make it. |
train_11545 | Auntie Molly: What do you want to be when you grow up?
Dustin: Well, Auntie Molly, I want to be president of the U.S. one day.
Auntie Molly: Wow. That's great! But that's a really hard job. It might be the hardest job in the world.
Dustin: But you get to live in a big White House and fly in a big plane whenever you wan... | Dustin tells Auntie Molly that Dustin wants to be president of the U.S. and Auntie Molly says it will be a hard job. Then Dustin wants to be a cowboy. |
train_11546 | Jacynth: When I got home last night, I found a letter from the students at the school I used to go to. They want me to go back and talk to them.
Antonietta: Oh, really? Are you going?
Jacynth: I don't know. I used to hate school. So I don't want to go back very much.
Antonietta: But it's different now.
Jacynth: Yes, I ... | The students at the school Jacynth used to go to invited Jacynth to go back to school but Jacynth hesitates. Antonietta thinks Jacynth should not disappoint the students. |
train_11547 | Sally: Hey, I heard you were leaving San Francisco.
Gerrilee: That's right. By next week, I'll be living in the Big Apple.
Sally: New York. Why? I thought you loved the West Coast.
Gerrilee: I do. It's beautiful and the weather is perfect, but I'm trying to make it as a singer and it's impossible here. All of the music... | Gerrilee tells Sally that Gerrilee will move to New York because there's no chance for a singer in San Francisco. Gerrilee has scheduled performance in New York and wants to make a name for herself. |
train_11548 | Annmaria: Jonathan, look at all these dirty clothes. It's time to teach you how to use the washing machine.
Jonathan: Oh mom, do I have to?
Annmaria: Yes. You're 16 now. I was doing laundry when I was half your age, your sister has been doing it since she was 10. So it's your turn to learn.
Jonathan: Fine. It's just th... | Annmaria asks Jonathan to do the laundry by himself and teaches him how to use the washing machine. Jonathan thinks washing clothes is easy. |
train_11549 | Harris: Let's discuss your education background. You were an English major, weren't you?
Lara: Yes, that's right. But I liked French best.
Harris: Fine, and could you tell me what kind of work experience you've had?
Lara: My last position was with Lumison Marten. That was from two thousand and five to two thousand and ... | Harris interviews Lara and asks about Lara's work experience and expected salary. Harris tells Lara the company offers further education. |
train_11550 | Anne-Corinne: I ' m interested in teaching at your school.
Jodie: Great. Are you a qualified teacher?
Anne-Corinne: Yes.
Jodie: What kind of teaching certificate do you have?
Anne-Corinne: I have a TEFL certificate.
Jodie: How many years of experience do you have?
Anne-Corinne: I have three years of teaching ESL and fo... | Anne-Corinne is interested in teaching at Jodie's school. Anne-Corinne is a qualified teacher. Anne-Corinne is experienced and can speak Chinese. Jodie asks Anne-Corinne to come in for an interview tomorrow. |
train_11551 | Stearne: Will you be voting?
Joline: I can ' t wait to vote.
Stearne: Who are you voting for?
Joline: The person I ' m voting for is the best.
Stearne: What do you like about him?
Joline: He is very intelligent.
Stearne: You think so?
Joline: That ' s right. Plus, I agree with his policies.
Stearne: I ' m glad to hear ... | Joline is excited about voting and believes Joline is voting for the next President. |
train_11552 | Marylynne: Hello, are you Chinese?
Ulla: No, I'm Korean. Where are you from?
Marylynne: I'm from America. Are you settling in all right?
Ulla: I've already found a flat and it's quite comfortable. What about you?
Marylynne: I live in my uncle's house. He came here ten years ago.
Ulla: What do you think of the local acc... | Ulla is Korean and Marylynne is American. They are trying to get used to the local accent. |
train_11553 | Allan: John seems to be in high cotton. He may well become a big shot.
Jemima: I bet my button dollar that he won't. He is no more than a nine day's wonder.
Allan: What is your idea?
Jemima: Many people like him get a flying start but soon disappear. | Allan thinks John will be a big shot, but Jemima disagrees. |
train_11554 | Conroy: Welcome to IBA. Which service do you require?
Financing Link: I hope you can help me. I've been told about something called'Financing Link'?
Conroy: Yes, that is our Personal Wealth Management Service.
Financing Link: Could you tell me more?
Conroy: Of course. Financing Link is a value-added service, and can be... | Financing Link comes to IBA and asks about 'Financing Link'. Conroy explains to Financing Link the service can be tailored to suit customers' requirements. Financing Link will sign it up. |
train_11555 | Wang: Hi, is that Jessica?
Jessica: Yes. What can I do for you?
Wang: I want to inform you of the interview.
Jessica: What? I can barely hear you because your veiled voice?
Wang: I said I am informing you of the interview. | Wang calls Jessica to inform her of the interview. |
train_11556 | Lorine: Hello.
Greg: Hello. Is Steve there?
Lorine: I'm sorry. He's not here right now.
Greg: What time will he be back?
Lorine: Around five thirty.
Greg: This afternoon?
Lorine: Yes. May I ask who's calling?
Greg: This is his friend, Greg.
Lorine: Okay. I'll tell him you called.
Greg: Thanks. | Greg calls Steve but he's not here. Lorine will tell Steve Greg called. |
train_11557 | Lyle: I am trying to see if I can afford to purchase a home that I wish to buy.
Prent: We can figure that out right now. How much do you earn annually?
Lyle: My wife and I earned one hundred and fifty thousand dollars last year.
Prent: How many years have you held your current position?
Lyle: I have been at my current ... | Prent helps Lyle to figure out whether Lyle can afford to purchase a home that Lyle wishes to buy. |
train_11558 | Krista: Have you been in America long, Hellen?
Hellen: No. Only for a couple of weeks.
Krista: Where are you going to study?
Hellen: I am going to register at Harvard next month.
Krista: What are you going to major in?
Hellen: I am going to major in tourism. What about you? How long have you been here?
Krista: For near... | Hellen is going to Harvard to study tourism and asks Krista, who has been here for four years, for some suggestions about where to stay. |
train_11559 | Towney: Man, they take a lot of our paycheck.
Lennie: Yeah, the government really takes a bit, doesn't it?
Towney: Seriously. The only tax I don't mind them taking is social security. It's only a few dollars every paycheck.
Lennie: Yeah, I don't mind it either. We'll both end up rich slobs and not need it, but what if ... | Towney and Lennie don't mind it that the government takes the social security tax as they will get a monthly check when they get old. |
train_11560 | Hermione: So click here, then up to the top.
Debi: Er. . . Hum. . . Got it.
Hermione: Then open that window. Yeah, that one.
Debi: Right!
Hermione: And that's it. You're done.
Debi: I see what you mean. That was pretty easy after all. | Hermione gives Debi instructions on a computer task. |
train_11561 | Joann: Hey, Ray, what are you doing right now?
Ray: Not much. Joann. Do you want to hang out?
Joann: Yes, I do. I'm at home myself right now with nothing much to do.
Ray: Me, too. What would you like to do?
Joann: Well, we could go to a movie. Have you see Shrek 2?
Ray: I have, actually. How about the movie, Million Do... | Ray and Joann have nothing much to do at home and decide to go out. They discuss some choices, including watching a movie, going shopping, and going to a bar. But finally, Ray decides to go to Joann's home. They will have dinner and play Mah Tiang together. |
train_11562 | Jody: Did you see the fashion awards last night?
Nisse: I sat through about half of it but they lost me after that.
Jody: Not interested?
Nisse: Not really, to be honest. Some of what they call fashion looks terrible to me.
Jody: But they are showing what will be all the rage next year.
Nisse: All the rage with whom? I... | Jody and Nisse are talking about the fashion awards last night. Nisse thinks some of them look terrible. Jody tells Nisse that fashion is cyclical but Nisse'd rather stick to the plain clothes. |
train_11563 | Vite: I am thinking about resigning from my current job.
Joleen: Have you thought about it seriously?
Vite: Yes, I have been thinking about it for quite a while. Now I finally make up my mind to leave. I have given my resignation letter to our boss last Friday.
Joleen: Ok, did you find a new company?
Vite: Yes, I will ... | Vite tells Joleen that Vite will resign from the current job and will move on to XYZ company. |
train_11564 | Fremont: I just heard that you won the long-distance race. Congratulations on your victory.
Gerhardine: Thank you.
Fremont: So it is really worth your great effort. And hope you can keep the record you've made today.
Gerhardine: I will try my best. | Fremont congratulates Gerhardine as Gerhardine won the long-distance race. |
train_11565 | Selie: It's very kind of you to invite me to dinner.
Wang: Please sit down and make yourself at home. Please don't stand on ceremony.
Selie: This dish is really delicious.
Wang: I'm glad that you like it. This is only the first time that I made it.
Selie: You're great. Could you say it in Chinese?
Wang: Sure, we call i... | Wang invites Selie to dinner and Selie appreciates the dishes. |
train_11566 | Wallis: Does this bus really go to the mall?
Murphy: It goes all the way there.
Wallis: Are you sure?
Murphy: I know it does. I catch this bus a lot.
Wallis: How long does it take for the bus to get there?
Murphy: The bus ride is only thirty minutes or so.
Wallis: Where do we get off the bus?
Murphy: Right behind Macy'... | Murphy tells Wallis the bus heading to the mall stops in the middle of the parking lot. |
train_11567 | Jacquelin: Here I raise a question for you. Just imagine we will have a foreign guest from Japan. Can you tell me how I ought to be to the most comfortable and polite?
Fred: Firstly, we can provide our meeting agenda before he comes. And then on the day when he is coming, we wait for him at the gate of our company's ga... | Fred gives Jacquelin suggestions on how Jacquelin could treat Japanese guests most comfortably and politely. |
train_11568 | Mrs. Montgomery: Mrs. Montgomery? I'Ve been trying to figure out when we should have the New Year's party. Could you take a book at these dates?
Marijo: Sure. The twenty-ninth is out. I'll be out of the office all day at a seminar. Either the twenty-eighth or the thirtieth is fine.
Mrs. Montgomery: Well, why don't we m... | Mrs. Montgomery and Mrs. Montgomery are figuring out when to have the New Year's party and they finally decide to make it the thirtieth. |
train_11569 | Tom: Hello, Ann! Is that you?
Ann: Yes, it is. Hi, Tom! It's a real surprise to see you here.
Tom: It's been a long time! What's new?
Ann: Nothing much. What about you? Is everything going well?
Tom: Not bad I guess. I just got back from Hawaii.
Ann: How was it?
Tom: I had a good time. You seem to be in a hurry. Don't ... | Tom and Ann greet each other. Ann is in a hurry so Tom gives her his e-mail for further contact. |
train_11570 | Ingaberg: How's it going?
Loreen: I'm doing well. How about you?
Ingaberg: Never better, thanks.
Loreen: So how have you been lately?
Ingaberg: I've actually been pretty good. You?
Loreen: I'm actually in school right now.
Ingaberg: Which school do you attend?
Loreen: I'm attending PCC right now.
Ingaberg: Are you enjo... | Ingaberg are doing well recently. Loreen is attending PCC right now. |
train_11571 | Ricki: You sure are buying a lot of things online.
Lucia: Yes, I ordered a camera and some personal care stuff online yesterday. They will be delivered in two weeks.
Ricki: What are the advantages of buying online?
Lucia: Sometimes you can save money and you can find things that you had difficulty finding in a store. s... | Lucia buys a lot online and introduces to Ricki the advantages. Ricki will try it someday. |
train_11572 | Jesse: Hey daddy! You look great today. I like your tie! By the way, I was wondering can I &
Jordan: NO!
Jesse: I haven't even told you what it is yet!
Jordan: Okay, okay, what do you want?
Jesse: Do you think I could borrow the car? I'm going to concert tonight.
Jordan: Um. . I don't think so. I need the car tonight t... | Jesse wants to borrow a car from Jordan, Jesse's Daddy, but Jordan refuses. Then Jesse wants to borrow 100 bucks but is rejected again. |
train_11573 | Spiro: Hurry up, get in.
Judy: I'm in, let's go!
Spiro: OK, make a left here. . . no wait, I meant make a right. Come on, speed up!
Judy: Geez! What's the rush?
Spiro: Don't worry about it, just drive. Oh, no, the light is about to change. . . step on it!
Judy: Are you nuts! I'm not going to run a red light!
Spiro: Wha... | Spiro keeps giving Judy instructions on driving and asks Judy to be as fast as Judy can. Judy thinks Spiro is a geek when finding out Spiro is going to the library before it closes. |
train_11574 | Daniel: Dad, when will you finish your cooking?
Dad: Several minutes.
Daniel: So what should I do now?
Dad: Then, pass me a bowl for the soup.
Daniel: Where's the bowl gone?
Dad: Look for it yourself, please! Kinda busy here, Daniel!
Daniel: Dad?
Dad: Check the drawer.
Daniel: OK, got it, but its shape is so strange. I... | Daniel helps Dad, his Dad, to prepare for the dinner by passing Dad the bowl for the soup. |
train_11575 | Alyssa: Wake up, it's time for school.
Mattie: I'm so tired. Let me sleep for five more minutes.
Alyssa: You have to get up and get ready for school.
Mattie: I know, but just five more minutes.
Alyssa: I can't let you go back to sleep, because you won't wake back up.
Mattie: I promise I'll wake up, in five minutes.
Aly... | Alyssa wakes Mattie up for school. Mattie is sleepy and wants five more minutes on the bed. |
train_11576 | Deny: Your dog is so much fun. He's so playful. I wish our cat enjoyed being around people as much as your dog does.
Durward: Cats are well know for being more independent than dogs. How old is your cat now? you'Ve had her longer than we'Ve had our dog.
Deny: She's eight years old. She's getting quite old. Your dog's s... | Durward's dog is six years old and is energetic. Deny's cat is eight years old and is independent and secretive. Deny is thinking about having another pet. |
train_11577 | Polly: Morning, Madam. This is the window for Foreign Exchange Savings. How can I help you?
Madam: I want to save some US dollars into my account.
Polly: That's fine. Is it a Time Deposit?
Madam: Yes, that's what my husband advised me to do. But I'm not sure how long I should save for.
Polly: Well, we offer 5 grades as... | Madam wants to save some US dollars into her account and decides to save for six months. |
train_11578 | Lacee: Were you able to contact the owners about my counter-offer?
Tawnya: Yes, please have a seat, and we'll discuss this right now.
Lacee: I hope that they accepted the counter-offer.
Tawnya: The counter-offer was acceptable to them, but they want you to pay for the home inspection.
Lacee: Will the home inspection co... | Tawnya tells Lacee Lacee's counter-offer was acceptable to the owners but the owners want Lacee to pay for the home inspection. Lacee agrees. |
train_11579 | Kellyann: Hi. How can I help you?
Patsy: Uh, this is a stick-up. Put all the money in this bag ... now.
Kellyann: What? What are you talking about? I'm going to get the manager.
Patsy: Wait! I have a gun.
Kellyann: Where?
Patsy: In ... in my pocket ... see?
Kellyann: What? Ah, that's not a gun. That's your hand made to... | Patsy is trying to rob the bank. Kellyann is not scared at all and even asks Patsy to help to fill out the satisfactory survey rating the service. Finally, the police come and Patsy thinks everything is going wrong today. |
train_11580 | Toinette: Can I help you?
Foster: Oh, I'm just looking, thanks. Well, actually, I'm looking for something for my girlfriend.
Toinette: And what sort of thing are you looking for?
Foster: I don't really know. A dress?
Toinette: Right. What color does your girlfriend usually wear?
Foster: Oh, dear...
Toinette: OK, what c... | Foster is looking for something for Foster's girlfriend and Toinette recommends a nice silk evening dress. Foster pays for it by credit card. |
train_11581 | Bharat: How have your two girls been doing at school lately?
Ree: Terrible! Ann never starts studying, and Jill never stops studying.
Bharat: Really? I hearthat Jill is likely to win all the prizes in the exams this year.
Ree: But Ann mayfail hers. | Ree tells Bharat about Ree's two daughters' school performance. |
train_11582 | Sibylle: Mr. Cooper! I tried to make my own colors based on what you taught us in class yesterday. It wasn't easy, though.
Sibylle: Can you see it here? I wanted to make purple, but I didn't use quite enough blue. It turned out just kind of gray and boring.
Mr. Cooper: Well, I think it turned out great anyway! This is ... | Mr. Cooper encourages Sibylle by praising Sibylle's painting and tells Sibylle the most beautiful things result from artistic accidents |
train_11583 | Ariel: Look! It's snowing. Winter is here at last.
Alessandra: It's really cold today.
Ariel: Yes, you have to get used to it. The weather's going to be like this for the next three months.
Alessandra: Then I'm going to Florida. Can you tell me about your weather diary? Why do you make notes about the different types o... | Ariel finds it interesting to see what the weather is like at different times and on different days. Alessandra thinks Ariel can be a weather reporter. |
train_11584 | Emily: Welcome home, Dad.
Dad: Oh, Emily. How are you today?
Emily: Fine.
Dad: Good. And how was school today?
Emily: Really fun.
Dad: Good. And what did you do?
Emily: We made things.
Dad: Like what types of things did you make?
Emily: We made books.
Dad: You made books! Okay. And what else?
Emily: We ... we made pape... | Emily tells Dad, her Dad, about what she did at school and after school today. Emily made books and paper kangaroos and rode the bike in the tennis court. |
train_11585 | Milton Hotel: Hello. Milton Hotel. Can I help you?
Lacy: I want a reservation. Can I have it now?
Milton Hotel: Of course. What kind of taste do you like for your dinner?
Lacy: I prefer Chinese dishes.
Milton Hotel: Would you like to sit in a smoking section, a non-smoking section or an open one?
Lacy: A non-smoking se... | Lacy calls Milton Hotel to make a reservation for Chinese style dinner in an open section. |
train_11586 | Gwen: So what do you feel like doing this evening? How about going to the cinema?
Pippa: Ah, that's a good idea. But I heard the film club of our school would show a film for free. Maybe we don't need to go to the cinema.
Gwen: That's good! I've also heard there will be a party held by the Students' Union tomorrow ev... | Gwen invites Pippa to a party tomorrow evening but Pippa has to go to the English Corner. Pippa describes to Gwen how the English class is like. Gwen is interested and will go with Pippa tomorrow. |
train_11587 | Leo: Plaza Hotel, good morning. Leo speaking.
Mona White: Ah yes, I'd like to book two rooms for myself and my father. Could you tell me the cost of a single room per night?
Leo: Certainly. A single room is 120 dollars American, per night.
Mona White: Fine.
Leo: And when would you like the rooms?
Mona White: From ... | Mona White calls Plaza Hotel to book two single rooms from September 25th to 28th. |
train_11588 | Lily: you are dressed to kill. You look gorgeous, Alexander.
Jeri: thanks. This is my power suit. I have a dinner date tonight.
Lily: how did you meet each other?
Jeri: she's a friend of Amy. We met at Amy's birthday party.
Lily: is this your first date?
Jeri: yes. I hope it pans out. Cross your fingers, Lily.
Li... | Alexander dresses gorgeously and tells Lily he will have a dinner date tonight. Lily also has a date and tells Alexander that she has broken up with Steven. |
train_11589 | Isabelle: I wonder what he looks like. Oh, I can't wait to see him! His email said he'd be wearing a white hat. (looking around for him) oh, there he is.
Logan: hey, Isabelle...
Isabelle: Logan! Why on earth are you hiding here? White hat! Come on! Don't tell me you're the guy! It can't be true.
Logan: yes, I am the... | Isabelle is excited to meet the man she is waiting for but becomes angry when she finds the man is Logan. Logan apologizes for lying in the email. |
train_11590 | Garv: how was your job at the state-owned enterprise?
Connor: oh, I no longer work there. I'm working with a multi-national corporation.
Garv: you changed jobs again? Why do you move so frequently?
Connor: I want to try different things before I find the one I really like.
Garv: why don't you stick with one job for... | Connor changes Connor's job again because Connor wants to try different things before Connor finds the one Connor really likes. Garv suggests Connor should have a clear career path. |
train_11591 | Air China: Hello, Air China. How can I help you?
Bond Smith: Hello. I'd like to confirm my flight.
Air China: May I have your flight number, please?
Bond Smith: Yes, it's flight CA 175, leaving Beijing at 6:30 tomorrow afternoon.
Air China: Oh, that's the flight to Sydney. What's your name, please?
Bond Smith: Bond Smi... | Bond Smith calls Air China to confirm his flight and Air China tells him the departure time. |
train_11592 | Jay: Hello, Sir. Could you spare me a minute?
Sir: Sure, Jay. You look upset. What happened?
Jay: Well, you know, it's Kevin. He's telling everyone that David and I are in love. But we're not. We're just a study pair. You know, I help him with his English and he helps me with my math.
Sir: Oh, I was going to tell you t... | Jay is upset because Kevin's spreading gossip about Jay and David. Jay'll talk to Kevin. |
train_11593 | Osgood: Do you know when your summer holidays starts, Mary?
Mary: It's the middle of June, the thirteenth, why?
Osgood: Well, you know, when your mom goes on her painting course in Paris, the week of the sixteenth, I have decided to go to Schottland.
Mary: Yeah?
Osgood: My friend Jim has asked if I want to go with him ... | Osgood invites Mary to go camping with Osgood, Jim, and Jim's daughter during the summer vacation. Mary gladly agrees. |
train_11594 | Srinivas: Is this Mister Brown's office?
Rikki: Yes, but he's gone out. Did you tell him beforehand about your coming?
Srinivas: Yes, I found him yesterday and he told me to come here at 9:00 today, it's almost the time now. How soon will he be back?
Rikki: Well, maybe before 10:30. In fact, I'm waiting to see him too.... | Both Srinivas and Rikki are waiting for Mister Brown. Rikki wants to study in Britain and Srinivas wants to ask about the tuition fees of Srinivas's two daughters. |
train_11595 | Ameline: Hi, Alice! Got any plans after the class?
Alice: Not really. What about you?
Ameline: We will have our midterm exams next month. I plan to look for some important books and study at the library. Do you want to join me?
Alice: Sure. I need to return some books. They're due today. Besides I can also read some we... | Ameline and Alice will study at the library and then go to the swimming pool in the gym together after school. |
train_11596 | Rollin: What are you doing Michael.
Michael: I am surfing the Internet for information about universities.
Rollin: So you are thinking about applying for university?
Michael: Right, the early bird catches the worm.
Rollin: Which university do you prefer?
Michael: 3 universities are within my choice. Manchester, Liverpo... | Michael is surfing the Internet for information about universities. He tells Rollin about the universities he prefers but hasn't decided on his major |
train_11597 | Madam: Could I see the manager please? I have a complaint to make.
the manager: Yes, I ' m the manager here. What can I do for you, Madam?
Madam: Did you have the room checked before we move in?
the manager: Which room are you in?
Madam: 1808. The toilet doesn ' t work properly ; the water doesn ' t run in the shower.
... | Madam complains to the manager that the toilet doesn't work. The water doesn't run in Madam's room. |
train_11598 | Jennings: Have you seen the sales report for last quarter? Who do you think is our digest threat?
Olivier: From the numbers, it seems like Forest Inc. is our digest competitor... Le'Ban and Markford are also major contenders in our market.
Jennings: Le'Ban is the new kid on the block, it's amazing they've had such trem... | Olivier tells Jennings Forest Inc. is their digest competitor, and Le'Ban and Markford are also major contenders. Jennings asks for a preliminarily strategic marketing plan to outsmart others. |
train_11599 | Ruben: We are willing to participate in the bid which you advertised in China Daily. Would you please tell me the detail of the tender conditions?
Bellamy: You will receive the tender notice next month and you'll find the information.
Ruben: OK! Our company is very interested in the tender. I am sure that we will do ou... | Ruben will participate in the bid and asks Bellamy for tender conditions. Bellamy says if Ruben's tender conditions are suitable for Bellamy's, they will accept the submission. |
train_11600 | Quintana: Welcome to IBA Bank, how can we be of service?
Sir: I spoke to a girl named Claire on the phone ; it's about losing my card and everything.
Quintana: What I need you to do first is fill in these forms, with as much detail as possible. Then we can get you a new card.
Sir: So, I can get my new card today?
Quint... | Sir lost Sir's card. Quintana asks Sir to fill in the forms to get a new card and tells Sir Sir can make withdraw over the counter. |
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