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train_11601
Rogers: Today I want to invite you to talk about insurance you ' re interested in. Boyd: Thank you. I wonder whether I can enjoy the life insurance and health insurance. Rogers: Of course. A two-week paid vacation a year, a five-day workweek. Boyd: Good. Anything else? Rogers: Yes, all the insurance will be linked with...
Rogers gives information on the insurance Boyd is interested in.
train_11602
Hal: ( A stranger stops to help ) Everything OK? Akimbo: No! My tour bus got a speeding ticket not ten minutes ago. Now my engine is on fire! Hal: I think that's just steam. Your engine's overheated. Akimbo: Do you know a lot about cars? Hal: A little bit. I'll take a look if you want me to. Akimbo: Please. Thank you s...
Akimbo says Akimbo's car engine is on fire, and Hal thinks the radiator is leaking. Hal recognized the car because Hal ran into it weeks ago. Hal gives Akimbo money to fix it because Hal doesn't want to tell the insurance company, or it will raise the rates.
train_11603
Kelsey: What do you think we need to do to get our new branch office running well? Tom: First, I'd make sure that we have a good, local, corporate lawyer. He or she will know all the local laws and regulations. Kelsey: That ' s very important. A friend recommended a good law firm to me. We ' ll need someone to hire sta...
Tom thinks they need to have a good lawyer, and Tom will send HR to do that. Kelsey says they've chosen the location on the edge of CBD because the offices inside CBD are too expensive. Tom signed two contracts and will target the business community through business magazines.
train_11604
Shawnee: Could you make up this prescription for me, please? Bobbi: Certainly. I'll do it for you right away. Sorry the drugs on this order are out of stock. Shawnee: What can I do? Bobbi: Would you prefer to take similar medicine of other brands? Shawnee: Could I? Bobbi: Certainly. I recommend this medicine. It's the ...
Bobbi helps Shawnee make up the prescription, but the drugs on the order are out of stock. Bobbi recommends an alternative.
train_11605
Todd: Good afternoon, sir. Mr. Hilton: Good afternoon. I have a reservation under the name of Hilton. Todd: Could you spell that, please? Mr. Hilton: Sure. It's H-I-L-T-O-N. Todd: One moment, please. Ah yes, Mr. Hilton, you booked a single room for three nights. Is that correct? Mr. Hilton: Yes, that's right. Todd: I s...
Mr. Hilton reserved a room, and he is a frequent guest. Todd helps Mr. Hilton check-in.
train_11606
Benn: Professor, do you have a few moments when I could meet with you? Professor: I schedule my appointments from two to four on Saturday ; what works best for you? Benn: Three would be a good time. Professor: Great, do you need directions to my office? Benn: I'm not sure. Professor: Well, just make sure to go through ...
Benn makes an appointment with the professor. The professor tells Benn where is professor's office.
train_11607
Merill: Hello, Arthur. What seems to be the problem? Arthur: Hey doc. Well, I think I might need glasses. I'm getting headaches, and I really struggle to see things that are far away. But I have always had 20/20 vision. Merill: Sounds like you may be far-sighted. OK, then cover your left eye and read the chart in front...
Arthur tells the doctor he can't see things far away, and the doctor finds his vision is bad. The doctor asks him to pick out some frames.
train_11608
Donovan: Hey, Jordan, is that you? Long time no see! Jordan: Oh, hey, no kidding! I haven't seen you since orientation three months ago! So how've you been? Settling into college life OK? Donovan: Yeah, I think so! I pledged Phi Iota Alpha, so I'm living at the frat house now. Jordan: Oh, so you're a frat boy now, huh?...
Donovan lives in a frat house now, while Jordan still lives at home. Jordan joined the Great Outdoor Club and dropped the metalworking class. Jordan has decided to choose pre-med as a major but Donovan hasn't decided yet.
train_11609
Gwenny: Are you ok? You seem a bit anxious. Lorrie: Yeah, I'm OK, I have been having a lot of mood swings lately. I think it has to do with the pills my doctor prescribed that are causing chaos on my hormones. Gwenny: So you mean you feel ecstatic one minute and then blue the next? Lorrie: Yeah, it's weird. For example...
Lorrie's mood swings, and it might because of the pills. Gwenny comforts Lorrie that Lorrie's mood will swing positively.
train_11610
Stacy: you're rather energetic today. What's going on? Inge: nothing really. I think I've had a few too many coffees. Stacy: free coffee is one of the perks at this place, isn't it? Inge: it's the only perk of this job! How's your day going? Stacy: not that well. I've got that Monday morning feeling today. Inge: why is...
Inge's energetic because Inge has too much coffee. Stacy's boss breathes down Stacy's neck and doesn't allow Stacy to check personal emails. Inge says that's normal, but Stacy still insists Stacy's boss is too strict.
train_11611
Rebecca: Did you enjoy that new movie? Carole: That movie's just a lot of noise, same as Simon. Rebecca: Oh, what happened, Carole? Carole: I had to go by myself, he couldn't make it. Rebecca: What? I met him just before I took off from Kitty's, he said he was coming. Carole: Kitty's? He sure gets around, doesn't he? R...
Carole complains Simon didn't watch the movie because his car died. But Rebecca ran into him. Carole says Simon lied about being busy before, and Carole will pull the plug.
train_11612
Lenard: I'm not a Christian. I just want to know why Americans believe that sort of thing. John: Believe what? Lenard: You know. . . like, say God is the creator of the universe, the Bible, and Jesus Christ. . . John: You don't believe that? Everyone interprets the Bible in a different way. To some people, the Gospel 5...
Lenard's not Christian and wants to know why people believe in God. John shares his opinion on religions with Lenard.
train_11613
Lorianne: May I help you with something? Annadiana: I would like to return these books. Lorianne: What happened to this book? Annadiana: I dropped it, and the cover tore off. Lorianne: I'm going to have to charge you for the damage. Annadiana: How much? Lorianne: It's only $ 5. Annadiana: That's not too bad. Lorianne: ...
Annadiana dropped the book and the cover tore off so Lorianne charges Annadiana $5.
train_11614
Dick: The trouble is not that. It is that he may suddenly remember something I promised him a couple of weeks ago, out of a clear blue sky. Then he complains that I have gone back on my words. Jim: Does he do that with his Dad? I mean, does he complain things to his father? Dick: He never does, and in fact, he seldom c...
Dick complains to Jim that the man will accuse Dick of breaking promises and takes side with the man's dad.
train_11615
Simmonds: Reservation Center, Air China. Can I help you? Zu Ping: Yes. I'm coming to confirm my ticket. Simmonds: May I have your name, please? Zu Ping: My name is Zu Ping. In fact, I have a reservation on Flight No. 125 for Zhenjiang, leaving Beijing at 2:00 p. m. tomorrow. Now I'd like to make a change of my travel s...
Simmonds helps Zu Ping change the travel schedule by changing the flight booking to the day after tomorrow.
train_11616
Leland: Is there anything I can do for you? Mr. CK Chen: Yes. I've received this Remittance Advice from the bank. Leland: Could I take a look at it, please? Let me just check these details. . . right. Mr. CK Chen: Mr. CK Chen contacted me this morning and asked me to come in for the remittance. Leland: I've got the det...
Mr. Chen asks Mr. CK Chen to come for the remittance. Leland helps Mr. CK Chen deposit some money into Mr. CK Chen's account and take 1000RIB in cash.
train_11617
Suzzy: Excuse me, are there any more shopping carts? Sig: Yes, you can find it at the entrance. Suzzy: But there isn't a single one right now. Sig: Ok, I'll get one for you. Suzzy: thank you, I'll wait here. Sig: Here it is. It's really hard to find a shopping cart at this moment. Suzzy: Thanks a lot. By the way, do yo...
Sig helps Suzzy find a shopping cart and says Sig can also make deliveries with a low charge.
train_11618
Libby: Are you ready to order now, sir? Glenn: Yes, please. Libby: What would you like to have for your appetizer, sir? Glenn: I would like vegetable soup, please Libby: And what would you like to have for the main course Glenn: Shrimp salad. And what kind of pie do you have? Libby: Apple, banana and strawberry pie. Gl...
Libby helps Glenn order vegetable soup for his appetizer, shrimp salad and apple pie for the main course, and orange ice cream for dessert.
train_11619
Laurel: I've enjoyed conversing with you. Catie: Is there a reason why you're trying to get off the phone so fast? Laurel: I've got to go. Catie: I wasn't done talking to you. Laurel: I have to do some things, and besides, it's not polite to be nosey. Catie: I'm not being nosey. I'm just asking. Laurel: I really don't ...
Laurel will get off the phone, but Catie still wants to talk and asks why. Laurel feels Catie's nosey.
train_11620
Conni: Are you ready to order? Donella: Yes, I'll have the Texas chili burger. Conni: Would you like fries with that? Donella: A large, with tons of ketchup. Conni: And to drink? Donella: I'll have a diet coke, please. Conni: Is this dine-in or take-out? Donella: Take-out, please.
Conni helps Donella order take-out foods and drinks.
train_11621
Nadya: I am afraid the label is not quite suitable for this locality. Could you quote us for the order with neutral cases? Millisent: I am afraid not. We usually design the label ourselves. You know we should be responsible for the brand labels of our goods. Nadya: In that case, we'd like you to make some changes in th...
Nadya thinks the label isn't suitable for the locality and asks Millisent to change the language, color, the brand name, and the artwork. Millisent will contact the factory.
train_11622
Cindy: Hi, I'm Cindy, the office clerk. What can I do for you? Henry Wilson: Hi, I'm Henry Wilson from number 37. Cindy: Hi Henry. How are you? Is everything Okay in your apartment? Henry Wilson: Yes. Everything is fine in the apartment. But I know nothing about this area. Could I ask you some questions? Cindy: Yes, pl...
Henry knows nothing about this area. Cindy tells Henry the postcode, and Peter will give Henry the mailbox key. Cindy says Henry can change the address on the driver's license in the Department of Motor Vehicles office and tells Henry how to get there.
train_11623
Allan: I think I've looked everywhere, but I haven't seen a swimming pool here. Harwell: This hotel has no full-size pool, but we do have swim stations in our gym. Allan: Swim stations? Whoever heard of such a thing? Harwell: You swim in a swim station just like you run on a treadmill. Allan: All that exercise in a lit...
Harwell tells Allan the hotel has a swim station available to all guests without charges. Allan's excited about it.
train_11624
Neysa: Mr. Jacobs! Lovely to see you again! What can I do for you today? Mr. Jacobs: I'd like to make a deposit please, into my granddaughter's account. It's her birthday on Friday. Neysa: What a thoughtful granddad! Do you have her account details with you? Mr. Jacobs: Yes, right here. Neysa: Great. Please fill them o...
Neysa helps Mr. Jacobs deposit 1000 RMB in Jacobs's granddaughter's account as a birthday gift.
train_11625
Deana: Hey honey, how was your day? Maryangelyn: It was alright. I ran into Bill and we got to talking for a while. He's in a bit of a jam. Deana: Why? What happened? Maryangelyn: Well, his son had an accident and Bill doesn't have health insurance. This really got me thinking, and I wondered if we shouldn't look into ...
Maryangelyn tells Deana Bill's son had an accident but doesn't have health insurance. So, they're worried about couples of different HMO's.
train_11626
Fred: May I see the manager of your office? Orsa: I'm afraid he's having an important meeting now. Can I help you? Fred: Thank you. I am Fred, coming from Future Clothes Company. I've brought some catalogues of our new series of the summer clothes. I wonder if your manager would like to have a look at them. Orsa: Of co...
Fred has brought some catalogs of the new series of summer clothes and leaves them with Orsa. Fred says they also take orders for clothes made according to specifications, and he gives Orsa the price-sheet.
train_11627
Boyd: We need someone rather quickly, the sooner the better. Gerianne: Can I ask what the position pays? Boyd: Well, of course depends somewhat on experience, background and that sort of thing. What are your currently earning? Gerianne: My current salary is in the range of fifty thousand yuan. Boyd: I see. Including bo...
Gerianne tells Boyd Gerianne currently earns about 5000 yuan excluding overtime pay and looks for a job which commences at HAD 2500 a month.
train_11628
Lazaro: I like the Honda Accord you showed me before. I think it's more practical for my needs. Garfinkel: Alright, sir. You are making a good choice. Honda has made a lot of design improvements in the new Accord. Lazaro: What does it come with standard? Garfinkel: On all our new cars, the standards include Lazaro: Cru...
Garfinkel tells Lazaro the Honda has cruise control but Lazaro thinks it's dangerous. Garfinkel says not a single cruise control malfunction has happened but Lazaro insists. Garfinkel says Lazaro can never turn it on and the sunroof is optional.
train_11629
Jeannie: Good morning, sir May I help you? Hunt: Good morning. My family and I are visiting Boston for a few days. Do you have any rooms? Jeannie: How many are there in your family? Hunt: Four. My wife and I, and two children. Jeannie: Well, we can let you have two rooms, Or we can give you one large room with two doub...
Jeannie gives Hunt two rooms for Hunt's family for 100 dollars a day. The bellboy will bring the suitcases for Hunt. Hunt's family will stay in Boston for four days, and Jeannie will help arrange a tour.
train_11630
Selia: Good evening. Welcome back to Miss Know It All. For today's program, Mr. John Smith, chairman of National Weight and Health Association, has come with findings from out recent NWHA survey on obesity. Now, Mr. Smith, what is the purpose of your survey? Mr. John Smith: We wanted to explore how people around the wo...
Selia and Mr. John Smith talk about John's survey on how people view obesity. John tells Selia different country has different views on obesity, and Selia is surprised.
train_11631
Tongtong: Tongtong, have you finished your homework? We are going to meet your father at the station. Joelle: I'm busy doing it. My teacher has told us to hand it in tomorrow morning. Just a moment. I'll finish it soon.
Tongtong tells Tongtong Tongtong will finish the homework soon.
train_11632
Camille: You two are quite different. How did your company put you two together as a team? Karin: At first, they wanted to hear our harmony. We sang to them and they really liked to. So they decided that it would be best to put us together as a group. Camille: What are some of the distinctive features of your music? Ka...
Karin tells Camille Karin and Karin's partner were put in a team because the company wanted their harmony. They have many different songs but are most with soft rock. Karin recommends their first song Believe to tell the audience to believe in themselves.
train_11633
Alyssa: I heard that you're going back to Beijing soon. Nessa: That's right, and boy, I'm really busy! Alyssa: I can imagine. But listen ... I'd love to get together with you before you go. Would you like to go out for dinner one night? Nessa: That's a great idea. Let's see ... on Monday night I have to study for that ...
Nessa's going back to Beijing. Alyssa invites Nessa to have dinner. But Nessa will study on Monday, watch a movie on Tuesday, and there will be a dinner on Friday. Alyssa suggests going disco on Saturday, but Nessa wants a quiet dinner.
train_11634
Dewitt: Hey Markus. I have a question I'd like to ask you. Markus: Yes. Go ahead. Dewitt: Well, I'm thinking about going to Germany this summer [Great!], and I need some advice. You're the best person I know to answer my questions since you're German. Markus: Thank you. What do you want to know? Dewitt: Well, don't lau...
Dewitt tells Markus Dewitt met Claudia in a discussing group online and Claudia's invited Dewitt to Germany and meet her parents. Dewitt asks Markus for advice because Markus is German. Markus suggests Dewitt arrive on time, use people's family name, and take some flowers. Markus thinks Dewitt should take a crash cours...
train_11635
Elsa: Um, hello again. Are you sure you don't want to make a purchase, sir? Malcolm: I have a question. Elsa: Uhhh. . . OK. What is it? Malcolm: Why do people like all this fancy, expensive underwear? Elsa: What kind of question is that? Malcolm: I'm just curious. I think women are beautiful without this stuff. E...
Malcolm asks Elsa why people like fancy and expensive underwear. Elsa can't answer.
train_11636
Praneetf: Hi, are you being helped? Andria: No, I'm not. I am interested in some scarves. Praneetf: All our scarves are in this section. What do you think of this one here? It's made of silk. Andria: Hm, It looks nice, but I'd like to have something warm for the winter. Praneetf: Maybe you would like a heavy wool sc...
Praneetf recommends Andria heavy wool scarves and gives Andria a 10% discount. Andria takes the scarves and asks Praneetf to wrap it.
train_11637
Shilpa: I like to stay here. Olaf: Why? Shilpa: People are very kind down your way. You're lucky. Olaf: Yes, do you always gather to welcome new comers? Shilpa: Never. Olaf: Really? Shilpa: Yeah. People down our way hardly speak to each other.
Shilpa thinks people are kind here but are not down Shilpa's way.
train_11638
Lonnie: I understand your feeling. When someone is feeling at loose ends, we may show mercy on him. This is what we call the 'milk of human kindness'. Adorne: That's right. But feeling sorry for someone is one thing, and sticking to our principles is another. We must make a clear cut between them. Lonnie: You've take...
Lonnie says people should show mercy and Adorne thinks sticking to one's principle is another thing.
train_11639
Kent: What do you think of the way people use and treat animals? Maury: I think most people treat animals well, but we are often cruel to animals. When we raise animals for food, the conditions they live in are often poor. Kent: Perhaps people should stop eating animals. We could grow more crops. Maury: What would y...
Maury thinks people are often cruel to animals and animals' conditions aren't good if they're raised for food, but meat has been an integral part of people's diet. Kent says they can improve the conditions of animals in the zoos and disapproves of animal experiments.
train_11640
Dillon: John, you look pale. What happened? John: I stayed up last night. Dillon: Did you have something on your mind? You look so concerned! Maybe I can help you! John: Well, I'm under a lot of pressure. My manager is very pushy. He assigned me two projects. Now the deadlines are near but I have finished neither of...
John stayed up and feels stressed because John hasn't finished the two projects the manager assigned. Dillon comforts John and is willing to listen to John.
train_11641
Kathy: Julia and I are driving downtown this afternoon. Want to come, Tom? Tom: Thanks, Kathy, but I've got to study. I'm way behind in maths. Kathy: Well, in that case, is there anything we can get for you? Tom: Gee. I left my watch at Gelson's the other day. It should be ready by now. Kathy: I'd be glad to pick it up...
Kathy's driving downtown and invites Tom to come along, but Tom has to study. Kathy will help Tom pick up the watch. Then Tom changes his mind and will go with Kathy to buy something.
train_11642
Jim Anderson: Hello. Is that doctor Brown's office, please? Cathyleen: Yes, but doctor Brown is busy now. Is there anything I can do for you? Jim Anderson: Yes, my name is Jim Anderson and I'm hoping I can come this afternoon to see the doctor. Cathyleen: So what seems to be the problem? Jim Anderson: Well, I've got a ...
Jim Anderson wants to make an appointment with Dr. Brown because Jim has pain in the left eye. Cathyleen says Brown's only available tomorrow morning.
train_11643
Ann: Ann, are you doing anything tonight? Maddalena: Yes, I'm afraid I'll be busy tonight, I have an appointment with Professor Smith. Ann: Well, how about tomorrow? Maybe we could go to a concert? Maddalena: Tomorrow, I will take one of my friends to Heathrow Airport, she's going to America. Ann: That's too bad. Madda...
Ann invites Ann to a concert, but Ann's busy tonight. Ann will pick up Ann tomorrow when Ann gets back.
train_11644
Nat: So Alice, when do you begin? Alice: I start on the twenty-first. I'm hoping to hurry to the coast before I'm too busy. Nat: I don't blame you, you're going to be working long hours, and should get a little rest before it all starts. Alice: We don't actually start working on the first day, but there's going to be s...
Alice tells Nat Alice will have hard training, so Alice wants some playtime before that.
train_11645
Jada: Well, it's a lovely room, it's quite a nice size, but I don't like green paint very much. Would it be alright if I painted the walls Brown? Madella: Yes that's fine. As long as you don't paint them a very dark color. One of my renters painted them black, a few years ago. That was terrable. Jada: Is there anything...
Madella allows Jada to paint the walls brown but doesn't allow cats or smoking. Madella says Jada can use the kitchen before 7 pm, but Jada can't hold noisy parties.
train_11646
Luce: Nice to meet you, sir. I come from New Times Clothes Company. We learnt that your exhibits on the Trade Fair in Shanghai this month were marvelous. Would you please quote the price? Barny: Before we discuss the price, may I ask you what kind of exhibits you are interested in? Luce: Your summer clothes for white-c...
Luce has a great interest in Barny's exhibits in Shanghai. Luce orders 10000 sets for the one of white-collar and 5000 for men's jackets. They discuss the price, terms of payment, and the earliest possible time of shipment.
train_11647
Shelden: Mom, where are you going? Mom: I am going to buy some food to cook for supper. Shelden: Good. I wanna come with you. Mom: How strange! Our little emperor now asks to help out with shopping. Shelden: We learnt about vegetables and meat at school. But I never see the real thing. Mom: Wow, that's something new. L...
Mom is going grocery shopping. Shelden wants to go with Mom and compare what Shelden will see with what Shelden learned.
train_11648
Paul: You look so happy, Anna. Any good news? Anna: Yes. I ' Ve won the first prize in the math contest. Paul: Really? Congratulations! Anna: Thank you, Paul. Paul: By the way, would you like to have dinner with me tomorrow evening? Tomorrow is my birthday. Anna: Good, happy birthday to you! Paul: Not so soon. It ' s n...
Paul congratulates Anna for winning the first prize and invites Anna to Paul's birthday party.
train_11649
Julie: Hey, Mark, long time no see. Mark: Julie! It's good to see you again. How have you been? Julie: Great. I just got back from a week's vacation in Thailand. Mark: Really? How was it? Julie: Fantastic! I didn't want to come back. Mark: I hear the beaches in Thailand are beautiful. Julie: They are. And not only that...
Julie tells Mark about Julie's vacation in Thailand. Julie enjoyed the people and food. Julie and Mark plan to go to Thailand together sometime.
train_11650
Dayna: Have you ever witnessed any crimes or accidents? Jillayne: I don't quite remember. Why did you ask that? Dayna: I was taking a walk in the park early this morning when suddenly I heard someone calling ' help '. I rushed over and saw a man beating a woman. Jillayne: Oh, my. What did you do? Dayna: I guess I was s...
Dayna tells Jillayne the experience of witnessing a crime this morning.
train_11651
Katya: Excuse me, I'd like to apply for a library card. Connie: Certainly. Here's an application form. Do you have proof of residence? Katya: What sort of proof do you need? Connie: A driver's license or something showing that you live in this city. Katya: I'm a student from out of state, so I don't have a local driver...
Connie asks Katya to bring the phone bill in Katya's name as proof of residence for the library card application.
train_11652
Jasmina: Who are those guys? Kobi Bryant: Kobi Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal, they are the Los Angeles Lakers'star players. Jasmina: Oh. Kobi Bryant: Wait a second. He shoots, he scores! Jasmina: All right! Kobi Bryant: Here comes Jordan, though. Jasmina: Wow, Michael Jordan's slam-dunks are beautiful things to watch. Ko...
Jasmina and Kobi Bryant watch basketball games and discuss the players. Kobi Bryant thinks The Lakers will win.
train_11653
Oran: How about a movie tonight? Adolf: It doesn't matter to me. Oran: Does 7 o'clock suit you? Adolf: Either way. I don't care. Oran: How about a snack after work? Adolf: I couldn't careless. Oran: Would you rather stay home? Adolf: Whatever you say. Oran: Are you really interested in doing something? Adolf: I don't m...
Oran makes plans for later the day with Adolf who doesn't care.
train_11654
Emanuela: What are you doing, awake? Jaquelyn: I can't sleep. . . Emanuela: But it's almost midnight! Jaquelyn: Exactly. I'm too excited for Christmas morning. Also, I thought I heard Santa. Emanuela: Really? How do you know it was Santa? Jaquelyn: Well, I heard that naughty boys and girls get coal in their stockings, ...
Jaquelyn can't sleep because of Christmas coming. Emanuela persuades Jaquelyn to go back to bed and sleep. Both Emanuela and Jaquelyn want to eat the cookies.
train_11655
Smith: Well, I am a regular member of this club. Rosemaria: Do you have to pay to join? Smith: Yes, membership fees vary depending on the club but usually they run into tens of thousands of dollars. Rosemaria: Wow, that much? Don't they have any public courses? Smith: Very few, unfortunately. Rosemaria: How was your ga...
Smith introduces the membership of the golf club to Rosemaria. Smith and Rosemaria share the results of golf games with each other.
train_11656
Shaine: what do you think about all the different diets people go on? Lorie: I don't think dieting is good for you. It's much better to eat a balanced diet and to never get overweight to begin with! Shaine: but what do you think about people who are obese? What should they do to lose weight? Lorie: they need to eat hea...
Lorie doesn't think dieting is good for Shaine. Lorie thinks it's better to have more exercise, a more balanced diet, and less soda to lose weight.
train_11657
Sydney Ann: You're a wonderful person, Kathleen. Kathleen: So you are. Sydney Ann: And I'm so honored that you would want to be with me because you would never be with anyone who wasn't truly worthy. Kathleen: I feel exactly the same way with you. Sydney Ann: Don't, don't, don't, don't say that. That, that makes it wor...
Sydney Ann feels Sydney Ann and Kathleen are right for each other but Kathleen doesn't love Sydney Ann.
train_11658
Tom: Hello. May I speak to Mary, please? Mary: Speaking. Who's calling, please? Tom: Hi, Mary. This is Tom. Mary: Oh, hi, Tom. How've you been? Tom: Just fine. I say. Aren't you busy tomorrow evening? Mary: Let me see. Uh-huh. . . no, I guess I'll be free. Tom: Well, uh. . . why not dine out together and go to the movi...
Tom calls Mary to invite Mary to dine out and watch a movie tomorrow evening.
train_11659
Nela: He has so many friends supporting him. Reginauld: And he himself is very diligent. Considering all these, I think he has the ball at his feet. Nela: But he has to stick to it and to it long enough.
Nela discusses a person with Reginauld.
train_11660
Jeremy: Hi. I can't get going on my computer until I get a broadband hookup. Natalya: Just plug the Ethernet cable into your computer, and you'll be off and running. Jeremy: That would be okay if I had an Ethernet port. Unfortunately, my laptop uses wireless only. Natalya: In that case, let me tell you about some alter...
Natalya provides several solutions for Jeremy to access the internet. Jeremy can plug the Ethernet cable, use the computer lab, or use wireless in the lobby.
train_11661
Denis: Get up as early as six o'clock only to be jammed at every crossroad and still late for work. What a life! I've had enough of it. Ondrea: Cool down, man. Everyone is fed up with the rush-hour traffic. But life isn't really all that. You should take the initiative and make some changes first. Denis: What should I ...
Denis complains about the rush-hour traffic every morning when going to work and Ondrea recommends Denis to go to work by bike because it's good for both physical and psychological health.
train_11662
Jaimie: Oh great! This stupid computer froze again! That's the third time today! Hey Samuel, can you come take a look at my PC? It's acting again. It must have a virus or something. Samuel: I ran a virus scan on your computer, and it turns out that you have a lot of infected files! Jaimie: But I'm quite careful when I'...
Jaimie's computer doesn't work because of the virus. Samuel advises Jaimie to update the anti-virus software regularly and not to kick the computer.
train_11663
Jim: How would you like this order shipped? Maddie: Send it by the fastest way. Jim: Are you going to ship this by air? That might cost a little more. Maddie: How much? Jim: I'll check the costs and call you back. Maddie: OK.
Jim asks Maddie about shipping the order faster.
train_11664
Ayn: I want to buy some jewellery. Shanan: What kind of jewellery do you like to have? Ayn: I should like to look at some bracelets. Shanan: May I show you gold ones or platinum ones? Ayn: Gold ones. Shanan: Pure gold or carats? Ayn: Pure gold ones, please. This is so beautiful. I'll take it. Shanan: OK. Ayn: How much ...
Ayn decides to buy the pure gold bracelet after Shanan shows Ayn it.
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Lela: Good afternoon. madam. How can I help you? Nerissa: Someone has stolen my cell phone. Lela: I am sorry to hear that. Would you mind coming with me to my office and tell me what exactly happened there? Nerissa: OK. I left my cell phone in my room this morning before I want out. When I come back it was gone. I have...
Nerissa's cell phone was stolen and Nerissa reports the details to Lela.
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Miao Ping: Good afternoon, Mr. Meng! It's nice to see you today. It's been a while, hasn't it? Mr. Meng: Hello, Miao Ping. Yes, it has. I've been in Saudi Arabia for the last 6 weeks on business. I did have a little time to relax in Dubai, though. Miao Ping: I envy you, Mr. Meng! What can I do for you today? Mr. Meng: ...
Mr. Meng tells Miao Ping about Mr. Meng's business trip to Saudi Arabia. Miao Ping helps Mr. Meng to effect payment under Mr. Meng's L/C.
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Chas: Excuse me. Can I get a ticket on the next flight to Frankfurt? Ivor: Sure. It will depart 2 hours later. Chas: What's the fare for a single ticket? Ivor: That's $ 150. Chas: Can you give me a special offer? Ivor: Of course. Right now it is the slack season, we will give you ten percent off. Chas: How about a roun...
Ivor helps Chas to book an air ticket and gives Chas ten percent off.
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Jacquelynn: Excuse me for being late to work. Eba: Where have you been? Jacquelynn: My car broke down. Eba: That's too bad. Please try to fix it so that it doesn't happen again. Jacquelynn: Yes, I'll work on it. Eba: Thank you, have a seat. We are working on the new project Jacquelynn: Great! Fill me in. Eba: Let's tak...
Jacquelynn is late for the meeting because of the broken car. Eba fills Jacquelynn in.
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Patrice: How much is the fare? Stavros: Three yuan. Patrice: Could you tell me how to use it? Stavros: You put it in the slot at the turnstile and then push the turnstile to get into the platform. Patrice: Oh, I see. By the way, how can I get out of the platform after I get off the train? Stavros: That's very easy. The...
Stavros instructs Patrice how to take and get off the train.
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Mary: Hey Joe, how have you been? Joe: I am doing well. How about you, Mary? Mary: I am doing OK, Joe. Joe: There is a new movie at the mall that I want to see. Want to go with me? Mary: I can't because I already promised my roommate that I would go shopping with her. Joe: I could go to the movies on Friday night inste...
Joe invites Mary to watch a movie. Mary has to go shopping with her roommate. They will go on Friday night and decide on the movie later.
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Josy: I would like to know is it a direct flight to Dubai? Nikkie: Sorry. No. You need to transfer to a connect flight in the middle. Josy: Too bad. I hate transferring during a flight. It is too complex. Nikkie: You have to do it. But it takes only about 30 minutes. Josy: Really? It used to cost a few hours. Nikkie: I...
Josy decides to take a connected flight after Nikkie tells Josy the length of transferring time.
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Harriet: Please pull your table down. It's lunch hour. Issi: All right. Harriet: What would you like, sir? Issi: What would you suggest? Harriet: You may choose from the fish and beef. Issi: I'd like the beef. Harriet: Here you are. Would you like a cup of tea or coffee? Issi: No, I'd rather have a glass of juice, plea...
Issi orders the beef and a glass of lemonade for lunch from Issi. Issi asks Harriet for more paper napkins.
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Skyler: It would be nice to go to the beach sometime this weekend. Heddie: What's the weather going to be like? I may want to go too. Skyler: The weather this weekend is supposed to be warm. Heddie: Will it be good beach weather? Skyler: I think it will be. Heddie: It wouldn't be good if it got cold this weekend. Skyle...
Skyler and Heddie hope the warm weather on weekends because Skyler and Heddie want to go to the beach whereas the California weather is uncertain.
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Felipa: Marissa, if your papers continue to be late, I will have to give you a failing grade for the course. Marissa: I'm sorry! I've been having a really hard semester. Felipa: You need to try a little harder, okay? Marissa: I know, I will. There's just been a lot going on lately. I'm moving out of my house, and my br...
Felipa warns Marissa that she should hand in the paper on time next time or she will fail the course.
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Karsten: Madison Square Garden. Can I help you? Bessie: Yes. Do you have any more tickets for the concert on Friday night? Karsten: Do you mean the Rock'n'Roll Revival Show? Yes, we still have some $30 tickets left. Bessie: Great. OK, and is the box office open now? Karsten: Yes, the box office is open from 10:00 am to...
Bessie calls Madison Square garden to book the tickets for the music festival and ask about the schedule.
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Vivian: Pardon me, officer. I want to go to Bums Park. Would you please tell me how to get there? Lilli: Yes, Miss. Bums Park is about half a mile from here. Do you want to take a bus or walk? The bus stop is on the other side of the street if you want to take a bus. Vivian: Well, I'd like to walk if it's within walkin...
Lilli shows Vivian the way to Bums Park.
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David: Hello, darling. I've just heard I have to go to Italy for a couple of days. I am flying this evening. Cindy: Oh, David. Do you really have to go? You know the Johnsons are coming around to see us tonight. David: Yes, I know. But I can't help it. They'll have to come some other time. Cindy: Then we won't be able ...
David asks Cindy to change the plans, pack David's suitcase, and bring the suitcase to the airport. David surprises Cindy with the unexpected birthday trip to Italy.
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Mike Adams: Hi. I have a reservation for tonight, and I just want to check in. Rudolf: Sure. What's your name? Mike Adams: Uh. Mike Adams. Rudolf: Okay. Let me check here. Um. Here's your key to open your door. You're in room 360. Just walk down this hall [Okay.], and you'll see the elevators on your right. Mike Adams:...
Mike Adams checks in the hotel and asks about the breakfast, exercise room, wireless Internet, and refrigerator. Mike Adams wants to change the hotel because the amenities are not free. Mike Adams decides to stay in the hotel after Rudolf informs Mike Adams about the cancellation fee.
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Brianna: Hey, Bob. How long have you been here? Bob: I started swimming this morning at 5:00. Brianna: My goodness! That's early! I got here at 6:00. How many lanes have you done? Bob: I swam 50 lanes before 6:00, but I can't remember how many lanes I've done since then. Brianna: I have 10 more to do and it'll be done....
Bob and Bob talk about their exercises in the swimming pool and daily schedule. Bob invites Bob for breakfast.
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Kareem: Excuse me. I'm looking for Park Street. Josee: Park Street? It isn't far from here. Just keep walking up this street. Turn left at the first corner, go straight ahead and turn left again and in front of you is the Park Street. Kareem: Thank you. I'm looking for a bank. Josee: There are lots of banks on Park Str...
Josee shows Kareem the direction to Park Street and the post office. Josee recommends the New City Bank for changing the money.
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Susan: Susan, I heard you are going to France. How long will you be staying there? Nadine: A whole year. My aunt lives there. I'm going to do a one-month course at a language school and spend the rest of the time traveling.
Susan tells Susan about Susan's living plan in France.
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Susan Hill: Hello, and welcome to our program 'Working Abroad'. Our guest this evening is a Londoner, who lives and works in Italy. Her name's Susan Hill. Susan, welcome to the program. You live in Florence, how long have you been living there? Lorilyn: Since 1982. But when I went there in 1982, I planned to stay for o...
In Susan Hill's program, called 'Working Abroad', Susan tells about her job in Italy as a freelance designer, designing handbags and small leather goods for different Italian companies. Susan shares her opinions about the fashion industry in Italy.
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Fidelia: Joy Chain elementary school, please. Deny: Will do. Fidelia: How frustrating! The bus is still not coming. Deny: Ma'am, take your kid to school? Fidelia: Yes. I am in a hurry. Please take a shortcut. Deny: No problem. Don't worry, the taxi is faster than the bus. Fidelia: The traffic is terrible on Monda...
Fidelia takes Deny's taxi because the bus doesn't come and the traffic is terrible. Fidelia asks Deny to take a shortcut to the school.
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Betteanne: Mark. Where have you been? I've been calling you all morning. Mark: I've been playing computer games. Betteanne: What? So you blew me off yesterday and today over a stupid video game? What game is so important that you have no time for me anymore? What are you playing? Mark: It's called Counter Strike. It...
Mark neglects Betteanne because Mark is addicted to a video game, called Counter Strike. Betteanne also becomes addicted to the game after Mark invites Betteanne to join the game.
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Shalne: what do you do when you see a homeless person on the streets begging for money? Shanan: I never really give them money because I don't want to contribute to their addictions. Shalne: homeless youth can easily become involved with drugs and prostitution. Do you do anything to help them? Shanan: I usually ask ...
Shanan gives food instead of cash to help homeless people. Shalne agrees with Shanan. Shanan and Shalne complain about the minimum wages, affordable housing, unemployment rate, and politicians.
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Phebe: When I quarrel with my husband. He didn't evern try to cool me out. Alisun: It takes two to make a quarrel and it takes two to memd fences. Phebe: I was so angry that I could not keep cool. What I need is just an apology.
Phebe tells the quarrel with Phebe's husband to Alisun.
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Vaughn: Will you look at that coming down? I thought today was supposed to be a warm sunny day. Lydie: I know. Me too. I left my umbrella at home. I don't even have a coat. Vaughn: Do you know how long it's supposed to rain? Do you think we can wait it out? Lydie: Well, I have to pick up my son from school, so I can't ...
Vaughn lets Lydie use the company car to pick Lydie's son from the school as Lydie's phone shows that the rain will last another hour.
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Cob: Good morning. Is there anything I can do for you? Son: Good morning. I am looking for a pair of trousers for my son. Could I see that pair hanging in the window? Cob: Sure sir. Is this the pair you meant? Son: Yes, that's it. What are these trousers made of? My son's skin is quite sensitive, so I have to be carefu...
Son buys a pair of blue trousers made of cotton with 20 percent off for Son's son from Cob.
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Graeme: Didn't you just get that book from the library? Elyse: Yes, a few days ago. Graeme: It looks like you're almost finished with it. Why are you reading it so fast? Elyse: I like the story so much that I can hardly put it down. Graeme: Well, we can't get to the library until the weekend, so you won't have anything...
Graeme tells Elyse to read the book slowly but Elyse decides to read the book again for the rest of the week.
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Ambrosia: Good afternoon, do you know where the subway station is? Norma: It's down the street about 2 blocks away. Ambrosia: I've never been to this city before, so I'm not familiar with the city. Can I find it easily? Norma: I think so. Just walk down the street for about 5 minutes and you'll see a sign for it right ...
Norma shows Ambrosia the way to the subway station because Ambrosia will meet the separated friends at the subway station.
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Glenine: Good morning. Jae: Morning. Glenine: Come in, sit down. Now, you're a new patient, aren't you? Jae: Yes, that's right. Glenine: Ok, so I better ask you some questions first. Now, have you ever had any serious illnesses or accidents? Jae: A broken leg I got from playing football when I was 17. I was in the scho...
Glenine asks Jae, the new patient, about Jae's medical history. Jae broke Jae's leg at 17 and has allergies to dust and cats.
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Ricard: Good morning. Mrs. Wong: Good morning. Ricard: Mrs. Wong can you tell me something about your work experience? Mrs. Wong: Yes, I worked as a bank clerk for 3 years in the Bank of China. I must say that it was a good job. Ricard: Why did you leave that job since it was such a good job? Mrs. Wong: I didn't really...
Mrs. Wong tells Ricard her work experience, advantages, and salary requirement during the interview. Ricard will inform Mrs. Wong when Ricard makes a decision.
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Yolanda: Excuse me, can you tell me if there is a gas station around here? Raymond: Yeah, there are a few. The closest one is only a couple of blocks away. But it's a little expensive. The cheapest one is about 2 miles from here. Yolanda: Well, I think I should just go for the closest one. Raymond: OK. Just go straight...
Yolanda needs to go a gas station. Raymond tells Yolanda how to get to the closest one.
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Aloysia: Doctor Joseph, why did you want to be a doctor? Doctor Joseph: Both my dad and mom were doctors and I wanted to be like them. But it all started to be more than imagination once I got to college. Aloysia: What do you mean? Doctor Joseph: Well, when I was a freshman, I didn't know what I wanted to major in. So ...
During Aloysia's interview, Doctor Joseph tells that saving a woman's life in freshman year makes Joseph wants to become a doctor.
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Jo-Anne: Well, it's illegal to bring food and drinks into the theater. Armando: Too bad. I did anyway. Jo-Anne: No wonder you brought such a big bag today. Armando: I brought Strawberry Sticks. See? Jo-Anne: Those are the ones that are pre-dipped in sweet coating! Armando: Yep. And there's real strawberry chunks in the...
Although it's illegal, Armando brought Strawberry Sticks into the theater.
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Flori: May I help you? Matelda: Yes, I would like to exchange some money. Flori: what currency would you like to trade in? Matelda: I would like to exchange Chinese RMB for American dollars. Do you accept $ 100 bills? Flori: No problem, we can accept any denomination. How much would you like to exchange today? Matelda:...
Matelda wants to exchange some RMB for American dollars and asks the rate. Flori gives Matelda a rate of 7.35 and Matelda wants to exchange 5, 000 RMB.
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Meredith: do you like animals? Devon: yes, doesn't everyone? Meredith: what's your favorite animal? Devon: it's hard to say. While dogs are more affectionate, cats are much easier to take care of. Meredith: have you ever had a dog? Devon: when I was little, we had a few domestic dogs at home. Meredith: they always say ...
Devon likes animals and Devon had dogs when Devon was little. Devon also had a cat but it ran away and may get another pet because Devon thinks the pet can prevent people from feeling lonely. Meredith hopes the cat will return.
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Rhett: Hey Julie, you want to go grab something to eat? Julie: Sure! What do you feel like having? Rhett: I really feel like having a big juicy steak! Julie: Oh. OK. I don't eat meat, but that's fine, I am sure wherever we are going they will have other options right? Rhett: I didn't know you were a vegetarian! Julie: ...
Rhett invites Julie to eat and wants to eat a steak, but Julie is a vegan and introduces the lifestyle of a vegan. Rhett thinks it must be tough.
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Marguerite: I would like to discuss purchasing a home with you. Agnesse: I can help you. What location are you looking for? Marguerite: I would like to live in Pasadena or Arcadia. Agnesse: Have you thought about what your needs are in terms of size? Marguerite: We would like a smaller cozy cottage with 2 bedrooms and ...
Marguerite wants to purchase a cottage with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom in Pasadena or Arcadia. Marguerite doesn't care about the school district but prefers to live by the lake.
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Barde: Let's go to the seashore on Saturday. Amery: Yes! Let's go sailing and water skiing. That's so exciting. Barde: It's expensive, too. Let's just sit in the sun and go swimming instead. Amery: Yes. Let's sleep on the sand. That's most exciting!
Barde thinks sailing and water skiing are expensive. Amery suggests they sleep on the sand.