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train_11701 | Jocelin: Have you seen Harry?
Harry: No. As far as I can remember he was supposed to be on a business trip to Lisbon.
Jocelin: Yes, but he was supposed to be back by now.
Harry: Maybe you'll call his home. | Jocelin is looking for Harry. Harry advises Jocelin to call his home. |
train_11702 | Yancey: Now that you'recommending such enormous fees, producers, directors, movie-makers must see you in a completely different light.
Julia Roberts: Yeah.
Yancey: Then the standard that you set yourself originally must have changed.
Julia Roberts: Well, if that's the case, I don't mind breaking the image that they mig... | Julia Roberts becomes famous and Julia Roberts wants to break the standards that the public has. Julia Roberts doesn't go to parties and loves the time which isn't in a public place. Yancey tells that many people compare Julia Roberts to Julia Robert, but Julia Roberts thinks the comparisons are flattering. Julia Rober... |
train_11703 | Irita: Did you go to the movie yesterday?
Tobye: Yes, I did.
Irita: What did you think of it?
Tobye: I don't think much of the film.
Irita: I think it is the worst one I have ever seen.
Tobye: Oh, I'm not sure I agree with you. It was not a good one, but it was not the worst one. Actually, it wasn't too bad.
Irita: I c... | Irita argues that the film was the worst one, while Tobye thinks it wasn't too bad. |
train_11704 | Octavia: Hi, dear, do you know what the important day is today?
Phylys: I don't know.
Octavia: Please think it over.
Phylys: Oh, I see.
Octavia: Come on, dear. I know you mustn't forget it.
Phylys: It's Saturday, a great weekend.
Octavia: Ur, you really let me down.
Phylys: Don't be angry with me. I have a bad memory.
... | Phylys forgets the anniversary of their wedding. Octavia thinks Phylys is an indifferent husband. |
train_11705 | Bartlett: Where's Bill? The ambassador is already here. The meeting is set to start at 9 am.
Bill: He's late again. Traffic is probably holding him up. You know, he commutes from the suburbs. It's not easy commuting every day. We should cut him some slack.
Bartlett: Even though the traffic is bumper-to-bumper out there... | Bill is late and Bill thinks the traffic is probably holding him up, but Bartlett tells that Bill takes the train. They then think Bill must have overslept and they talk about the time it takes for Bill to commute. |
train_11706 | Karen: I'm not comfortable about this, Sandy. I don't understand most of these games.
Sandy: That's okay. I can explain a little.
Karen: I don't want to lose all my money.
Sandy: Don't worry. You can't lose all your money. because you won't gamble all your money.
Karen: I guess you're right.
Sandy: Of course I'm right.... | Sandy tells Karen that Karen must decide how much money she will gamble before starting, which is the best way to prevent Karen from losing all her money. Karen wants to gamble 500 dollars. Sandy thinks Karen has a bad attitude toward gambling. |
train_11707 | Sheela: Do you have any habits such as smoking?
Petunia: No, I rarely smoke. I don't drink, either. I only drink with my family on celebrations or with close friends.
Sheela: What kind of winter sport do you like best?
Petunia: My favorite winter sport is skiing. In addition, I am keen on basketball.
Sheela: What do yo... | Petunia rarely smokes and only drinks with Petunia's family and close friends. Petunia likes skiing and basketball, and Petunia likes doing aerobics and collecting stamps. |
train_11708 | Helen: Hello, Ellen.
Ellen: Hello, Helen, have you heard the news? There's been a horrible accident.
Helen: Oh, no! What happened?
Ellen: Hilda Harris husband, Henry had an accident on his way home from work.
Helen: How awful! Was he hurt?
Ellen: Yes. He was taken to the hospital in an ambulance.
Helen: How did it happ... | Ellen tells Helen that Hilda's husband Henry's car was hit by an express train and Henry was taken to the hospital. |
train_11709 | Debbie: Hi, Kenji.
Kenji: Hi, Debbie. Have a seat. How's it going?
Debbie: I'm OK. How are you doing?
Kenji: Pretty good. Listen. . . have you heard about the new Thai restaurant over on University Avenue?
Debbie: Do you mean The Bangkok?
Kenji: That's the one. A bunch of us are going there for dinner tomorrow night. H... | Kenji invites Debbie to the new Thai restaurant. Kenji will call Debbie tonight to tell her the time after making reservations. |
train_11710 | Ann: I think I'm going to go home.
Sharon: Why? We just got here.
Ann: I know, but it's over 12!
Sharon: 12? What do you mean?
Ann: Look at the time. Three or four o'clock?
Sharon: Yes.
Ann: I never stay out that late. That's too late.
Sharon: But why is it too late? It's Saturday night. You have nothing to do tomorrow... | Ann wants to go home because it's too late, but Sharon disagrees because Ann is free tomorrow. Sharon thinks everyone knows how to party here and tells Ann that the people are smoking marijuana on the couch which Ann thinks too wild. Sharon persuades Ann to have another drink and Ann agrees. |
train_11711 | Daniel: Do you often do exercise?
Demetri: Certainly.
Daniel: OK, and what kind of sports do you usually play?
Demetri: I often play badminton with my parents.
Daniel: You? Play badminton? That's unbelievable! You are shorter than a racket.
Demetri: Hey, I'm good at playing it.
Daniel: Says who?
Demetri: My parents.
Da... | Demetri often plays badminton with Demetri's parents. Denial thinks that's unbelievable and he likes football. |
train_11712 | Ricki: Let's begin by having you tell me about yourself and your background.
Kristi: I have been working as a paralegal for the last 10 months through an agency that specializes in the legal field. My experience has been supporting attorneys in the field of labor law, where I have been able to apply my paralegal educat... | Kristi has been working as a paralegal, where Kristi has been able to apply Kristi's paralegal education, and Kristi majored in English in the college. Then Kristi thinks flexibility and communication are the key qualities to succeed in the paralegal profession and he gives explanations. After that, Kristi talks about ... |
train_11713 | Noland: Where are you from?
Jean-Christophe: I'm from Germany.
Noland: So you speak German, don't you?
Jean-Christophe: Yeah, but I can speak English, too.
Noland: Oh, I see. What other languages can you speak?
Jean-Christophe: A little French.
Noland: Good. | Jean-Christophe is from Germany and speaks German, English and a little French. |
train_11714 | Barny: You know, I'm a pretty laid-back person. I don't like to have lots of arguments or worry about lots of things. For example, I like to keep the apartment clean too, but if it gets a little dirty once in a while, that's not a big deal.
Noni: I totally agree. I really like my lifestyle to be drama-free, and I don't... | Barny and Noni are laid-back people that they don't want to argue about cleaning the apartment and not to do lots of things to bother one another. |
train_11715 | Lorrayne: I need to get internet.
Adoree: Which kind of internet connection do you want to get?
Lorrayne: What kind can I get?
Adoree: There is dial-up or DEL.
Lorrayne: Which one do you feel is best?
Adoree: I would get DEL if I were you.
Lorrayne: DEL is better than dial-up?
Adoree: It's the best choice ; plus, it wo... | Lorrayne needs to get the internet. Adoree recommends Lorrayne the DEL and explains that DEL won't tie up the phone line. |
train_11716 | Aldwin: I'm checking out now. Can I have my bill, please?
Martelle: Sure. What's your room number, sir?
Aldwin: It's 876. Here is my key card.
Martelle: A minute, please. It's 6215 yuan all together, tax included.
Aldwin: Can I pay with traveler's check?
Martelle: Sure. Can I have your passport, please?
Aldwin: Here yo... | Martelle gives Aldwin a 6215 yuan bill. Aldwin pay with traveler's check. |
train_11717 | Siddhartha: Hi, Francis, morning! How are you doing today?
Francis: I had a bad start of the day. I was stuck in a bad traffic jam on my way and I missed my morning meeting.
Siddhartha: Indeed, I agree that is not a good start. How about the meeting? You missed anything important?
Francis: It is ok. My boss briefs me l... | Francis was stuck in a traffic jam and missed the morning meeting. His boss briefs him. |
train_11718 | Dorrie: I can't get into my room. I mean I left my room key inside.
Malvina: I see, sir. Those two ladies in front of your room did the same thing twenty minutes ago.
Dorrie: Oh, did they? Well, would you give us an extra key to the room?
Malvina: I'm afraid we have no extra key. So I'll send somebody to your room.
Dor... | Dorrie left the room key inside and Malvina will send somebody to Dorrie's room. |
train_11719 | Joanne: Good morning.
Brynna: Good morning. May I help you?
Joanne: I want to place a long-distance call to London. Is this the right counter?
Brynna: Yes. Here's a booking form. Please write down the number you wish to call, the name of the person you want to talk to, and your own name for our reference.
Joanne: All r... | Joanne wants to place a long-distance call and Brynna asks Joanne to write down the number in a booking form. |
train_11720 | Ethan: What do you feel your greatest achievement has been at your current job?
Micky: I think my greatest accomplishment has been acquiring the Hans account.
Ethan: That certainly is quite an accomplishment.
Micky: Yes, it took a year and a lot of initiative to get that account.
Ethan: What's your sales record been li... | Micky thinks the greatest achievement has been acquiring the Hans account and talks about Micky's sales record. Micky leaves the firm to take the next step in Micky's career. |
train_11721 | Rajeev: Mr. Jackson, I've drafted a schedule for your business trip next week. You may have a look.
Mr. Jackson: Oh, great! Let's discuss it together. Now, when am I off then?
Rajeev: You're leaving on Tuesday morning.
Mr. Jackson: What time exactly?
Rajeev: Your flight takes off at 8
Mr. Jackson: Oh, am I seeing Mr. L... | Mr. Jackson discusses the schedule of the business trip with Rajeev. He will leave on Tuesday morning and see Mr. Li on Thursday when inspecting the factory. |
train_11722 | Susan: What are you doing up there?
Levi: I'm getting dressed.
Susan: Well, hurry up. We're already late.
Levi: OK. OK. Just a minute. By the away, Susan, where is my red tie?
Susan: It's on the dresser next to the jewelry box.
Levi: Oh, yes. I've got it. Thanks. And do you know where my watch is?
Susan: Isn't it on th... | Levi is getting dressed when Susan hurries Levi for the party at 8:00. Susan tells Levi about the location of Levi's red tie and Levi cannot find Levi's watch. |
train_11723 | Tim: Jeanne, can I ask you a question?
Jeanne: Go ahead.
Tim: If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Jeanne: That's a good question, Tim! I would go to Japan, China, or France. Too bad I have no money to buy a ticket! | Tim asks Jeanne where would she go if she could go anywhere. |
train_11724 | Chrissy: Hey. Are you okay?
Jacob: Yeah. I just have a cold, I think.
Chrissy: No, no you don't. You've sounded like that for a while. You smoke, and you're dying from it.
Jacob: What? Well, you know, I'm just ...I'm just a casual smoker, and I can quit anytime I want.
Chrissy: No, you can't. You smoke two packs a day,... | Chrissy thinks Jacob is dying from smoking but Jacob thinks Jacob is just a casual smoker. Jacob doesn't want to quit smoking and thinks Jacob's kid won't start smoking as Jacob does. Chrissy is angry and tells Jacob that Jacob starts smoking and follows Jacob's example. Jacob doesn't want Chrissy to tell Jacob about h... |
train_11725 | Lanny: Hello, I need some information about a round trip ticket from Oakland to Los Angeles.
Reyna: OK. A round trip ticket is $130. And we're now having a special offer. If you buy two round trip tickets, one is free.
Lanny: Really? That's great! And what's the price for a ten-year-old child?
Reyna: Children under twe... | Reyna tells Lanny that Lanny can buy one round trip ticket for one free. Lanny buys two adult tickets and one child's ticket. |
train_11726 | Adolf: When in Rome, do as the Romans do, they say.
Jodee: What do the Romans do?
Adolf: They live in Rome, of course, and go to work by car or bus. But sometimes it takes too long that way because of the traffic jams, so they walk.
Jodee: In other words, the Romans do what everyone else does.
Adolf: Yes, but they do i... | Adolf and Jodee talk about transportation in Rome and its climate. Jodee envies Romans for the sun and thinks that Romans like a good meal. |
train_11727 | Dan: Hey. Paul. Thanks for coming on this hunting trip with me. When my friend came down with the flu and couldn't make it, your sister wasn't going to let me go alone. You know, for safety reasons.
Paul: Yeah, well, as you know, I really don't like to hunt.
Dan: That's okay! Haha.
Paul: But I only came because my sist... | Dan thanks Paul for coming on the hunting trip. Paul explains that he comes only because his sister forced him. Dan sees a deer and thinks they will have a better chance if they are together, but Paul refuses and makes an excuse. Paul tries to warn the deer to leave but Dan shoots them and reloads the rifle. |
train_11728 | Orella: How do you like your job here, Linda?
Linda: It's interesting, I like being an editor.
Orella: Why?
Linda: I like talking to writers, I get to meet a lot of interesting people.
Orella: I'm happy to hear that, but publishing is more than just talking to writers. it involves a lot of work, patience and respon... | Linda likes being an editor because she likes talking to writers and meeting interesting people. Also, as there are many opportunities to grow in the company and she gets along well with her colleagues, she has no complaints. |
train_11729 | Vince: Hey, Zina. You're here early today.
Zina: Yeah, I'm going to be making phone calls all day. What a blast.
Vince: I just wanted to say thanks for putting us on the map so fast. I appreciate it.
Zina: Save it, Vince. After I put my first million in the bank, I'll say you're welcome.
Vince: Fair enough. Keep up... | Vince thanks Zina for putting them on the map so fast. |
train_11730 | Shea: I'd like to purchase a parking permit for next semester.
Kenny: Are you a daytime student or do you just come in the evenings?
Shea: I am a daytime student.
Kenny: Will you be driving a motorcycle or a car?
Shea: I will be driving my car.
Kenny: OK, that will be twenty-five dollars. How would you like to pay... | Shea is purchasing a parking permit. Kenny charges Shea $ 25 and Shea pays for it with a check. |
train_11731 | Maddi: Did you move into your new apartment?
Adorne: Yes, but I'm afraid it's still a mess. I haven't put anything away yet.
Maddi: Don't worry. It' ll probably take you about three weeks to get everything organized.
Adorne: Don't say that. It looks like a dump now. I can't stand it.
Maddi: Have you taken a walk ar... | It takes Adorne 20 minutes to walk from the new apartment to the train station, but Adorne pays a lower rent. A 7-11 is nearby and Maddi advises Adorne to buy a bicycle. |
train_11732 | Weylin: How do you like the food sold in this sidewalk snack booth?
Madalyn: At least, it is better than my boxed lunch at work. I'm so fed up with the bland food. Thank you for having lunch with me!
Weylin: Any time. But I don't mind eating boxed lunch. The food sanitation is really good too.
Madalyn: It's hard to ... | Weylin and Madalyn compare sidewalk snack booths with boxed lunch at work. Although Madalyn didn't eat anything today, Madalyn is going to pay the bill for the company's lunch because it's paid monthly. Weylin is going to McDonald's to buy some food for Weylin's son and Madalyn's son likes McDonald's too. |
train_11733 | Torey: Are your ready to go to the supermarket?
Robinia: Yes, are you?
Torey: I've got my money and my keys, so I'm ready.
Robinia: You do know that it's alsolutely freezing out, don't you? I'd put a coat on if I were you.
Torey: It wasn't cold out this morning.
Robinia: Well, it's started raining since then. Look... | Torey and Robinia are going to the supermarket. Robinia advises Torey to put a coat on because it is freezing out. Torey thinks they should wait until the hail stops and Torey will move the car to dodge hail. They drink tea to warm up. |
train_11734 | Matty: Excuse me, sir. Can you tell me where I can buy some chocolates?
Terencio: Two rows up on the right. We have various kinds of chocolates.
Matty: Thank you. How much is this kind of chocolate?
Terencio: $10 a kilo. | Terencio tells Matty about the location and the price of chocolates. |
train_11735 | Mr. Green: Well, tell me something of yourself.
Irene: What would you like to know, Mr. Green?
Mr. Green: What working experience have you get?
Irene: In 2004, I got a job in the sales department of a trading company near Guangzhou. I started a sales rpresentative. A year later, I was promoted to the position of sal... | Irene got a job in the sales department and she was promoted to sales manager. She tells Mr. Green that she prefers a more professional job so she quits her job. |
train_11736 | Heather: Hello, my dear, you look sad. What happened?
Sally: Uh, hello. My name is Sally, Sally Miller. I can't find my passport. I got it last month. It's my first one you know. I have already reported it to the police and they said I should come here. As anyone found it yet?
Heather: What did you say? What was your n... | Sally Miller explains to Sally that the police suggested she come here to find her passport. Sally thinks Sally can help her. |
train_11737 | Tom: Hey Tom, our apartment is so dirty. Let's give it a good cleaning.
Smith: Good idea. But first of all we should check everything and see if there's anything we don't need anymore and can throw away.
Tom: Yes, we have to get some bags and put different kinds of garbage in different bags and put them in different tr... | Tom suggests throwing the garbage first. Tom agrees and suggests they classify the trash. |
train_11738 | Deirdre: Hi, Ruth. What's up?
Ruth: Well, the students union needs a couple of volunteers to show the new students around next week. Would you be able to help out?
Deirdre: That depends on the days you had in mind.
Ruth: What about Saturday? Most of the new students will probably arrive on the weekend.
Deirdre: Sorry, ... | Ruth asks Deirdre to help to show the new students around. Ruth will contact Deirdre after having the timetable. |
train_11739 | Darcee: Would you please tell me why you want to work in our kindergarten? You know kids are sometimes so tiresome.
Gene: I love children. I can sing to them and teach them how to dance.
Darcee: Then you have worked in a kindergarten before?
Gene: No, but I used to take care of children during summer and winter holiday... | Gene explains why she wants to work in the kindergarten to Gene. Gene can work about 20 hours a week and she is hired. |
train_11740 | Ruthie: Welcome to York Garden Center. How can I help you?
Randene: I'm looking for a plant for my mom's birthday. What's this one called?
Ruthie: Sweet William. Its name comes from the writer William Shakespeare.
Randene: That's interesting. What color will the flower be on this one?
Ruthie: This type is pink but ther... | Randene wants to buy a plant for mom's birthday. Ruthie recommends Sweet William, whose flower comes every spring. Ruthie then talks about the way to grow it and charges Randene $8. |
train_11741 | Millicent: Hi, do you have any tickets for the show tonight?
Quintina: Sorry, it ' s all sold out.
Millicent: Well, do you have any for tomorrow?
Quintina: We have tickets for the matinee. It starts at 3p. m.
Millicent: Ok. I ' ll take it.
Quintina: Where would you like to sit?
Millicent: Do you have anything in the mi... | Millicent buys a show ticket for the matinee with Quintina's assistance. |
train_11742 | Zachariah: So Dick, how about getting some coffee for tonight?
Dick: Coffee? I don ' t honestly like that kind of stuff.
Zachariah: Come on, you can at least try a little, besides your cigarette.
Dick: What ' s wrong with that? Cigarette is the thing I go crazy for.
Zachariah: Not for me, Dick. | Zachariah asks Dick to try some coffee besides cigarettes. |
train_11743 | George: Excuse me, I'd like to ask you a few questions about the city.
Anallise: OK, please.
George: My wife wants to take the children to go shopping, where is the best place to go?
Anallise: I would recommend the mall, it's about 20 minutes, drive to the south in a taxi. It has a wide range of shops and restaurants.
... | George asks Anallise to recommend shopping places and local attractions. Anallise recommends George to shop at the mall and visit a zoo or a water park. |
train_11744 | Colene: Excuse me.
Lev: Yes? How can I help you?
Colene: Are these drinks on sale this weekend?
Lev: Yes.
Colene: Can I buy more than one case?
Lev: Yes. The limit is four per family.
Colene: Okay, I'll take four, please. You saved me a lot.
Lev: I know. This is a really good bargain.
Colene: Thanks.
Lev: No problem. | Lev tells Colene the limit for drink sales is four per family and Colene thinks it's a bargain. |
train_11745 | Amy: Mom, give me a glass of orange juice.
Mom: What the magic word to say if you want something good to happen?
Amy: Oh, sorry mom, i forgot. please give me a glass of orange juice.
Mom: Ok, here you are.
Amy: Oh, it is nice and cold, definitely good orange juice.
Mom: Amy, you forgot another magic word.
Amy: Oh, sorr... | Amy asks Mom for orange juice and Mom asks Amy to use polite words. |
train_11746 | David Hall: I left a suitcase on the train to London the other day.
Penelopa: Can you describe it, sir?
David Hall: It's a small blue case and it's got a zip. There's a label on the handle with my name and address on it.
Penelopa: Is this case yours?
David Hall: No, that's not mine.
Penelopa: What about this one? This ... | David Hall asks Penelopa to find David Hall's suitcase. Penelopa asks David Hall to tell more information but Penelopa still gives David Hall the wrong suitcase. |
train_11747 | Elayne: Poor Danny. You are so enfeebled!
Danny: Don't worry. No big deal. Just a common cold.
Elayne: Mom called just now saying that she and Dad will be back later. Do you want to speak to them on phone?
Danny: No. You can never count on the grown-ups when there is something.
Elayne: Whatever. Have a drink of water.
... | Danny gets a cold and asks Elayne to find medicine in the medicine-kit, but Elayne finds that all the medicine is past expiration. |
train_11748 | Shelagh: What's the difference between football and rugby?
Myrle: Those tow games are quite different. First, there's the size of the teams. In football, a team has 11 players. In rugby there are 15 players on each team. The biggest difference is that in football, only the goalkeeper can use his hands. In rugby, the ba... | Shelagh asks Myrle about the differences between football and rugby, and Myrle tells Shelagh they are different in the size of the teams, how the ball is passed, how goals are scored, physical contact, and the ball's shape. |
train_11749 | Emmey: Would you like a cigarette?
Marlon: No, thanks. I've decided to give up smoking.
Emmey: Really? Why?
Marlon: Well, it's just that I think if you don't enjoy doing something any more, you should stop doing it.
Emmey: I see. You mean you don't enjoy smoking any more?
Marlon: That's right. You should give it up, to... | Marlon persuades Emmey to give up smoking because it is a nasty habit. But Emmey says smoking is the easiest thing to give up because Emmey has done it hundreds of times. |
train_11750 | Mead: There is something wrong with my girlfriend.
Jaquelin: What's the trouble?
Mead: The department manager is all over her. He says he loves her.
Jaquelin: What about your friend? Did she fall for him?
Mead: Of course not! She thinks he's an apple-head. She doesn't like an apple-headed man, you know.
Jaquelin: Now y... | Mead tells Jaquelin that Mead's girlfriend's department manager loves her but she dislikes this apple-headed man. |
train_11751 | Adaline: You look a bit dull today. What's up?
Endora: Well, my mum lost her job yesterday.
Adaline: I'm sorry to hear that. Well, I heard that registered urban unemployment rate reached 4 percent this year, with more than half being women.
Endora: The supply outstrips the demand in the job market and women are in a di... | Endora tells Adaline that Endora's mum lost her job because of the job market. Adaline suggests Endora's mum find another one when the market improves. |
train_11752 | Jolyn: Have you heard about Anlesen David?
Joann: No, have they have another fight?
Jolyn: No, they got engaged.
Joann: You must be joking. Those two?
Jolyn: Well, my dear. I didn't believe either. But got it straight form the horse's mouth. David called me this morning.
Joann: So when did all this happen?
Jolyn: Last ... | Jolyn tells Joann that David got engaged and Joann cannot believe it. |
train_11753 | Diahann: Hey, you wanna see a movie tomorrow?
Kelsey: Sounds like a good plan. What do you want to see?
Diahann: How about Legally Blonde.
Kelsey: Ah, my girlfriend wanted to see that movie. I have to take her later so I don't want to watch it ahead of time. How about The Cube?
Diahann: Isn't that a scary movie?
Kelsey... | Diahann invites Kelsey to see the movie Legally Blonde, but Kelsey has to watch it with Kelsey's girlfriend. Diahann and Kelsey will watch The Cube instead. |
train_11754 | Kurt: Can I get you something to drink?
Michele: No, that's okay, I already have a coke. Why don't you have a seat, you look like you've been on your feet all day.
Kurt: I guess I could take a break. So, how do you like Denver?
Michele: It's great! The mountains here are beautiful and the skiing is spectacular. Have yo... | Kurt asks Michele's feelings about Denver and Michele speaks highly of beautiful mountains and spectacular skiing. Kurt tells Michele about Kurt's job of managing ski lodges. |
train_11755 | Alyda: You didn't show up in the morning meeting. What's up?
Brinkley: Well, I just came in. I worked overtime yesterday. Some statistics and very important documents seemed to be inaccurate. So I stayed to double check them. The boss was aware of my very late work of last night. So before he left office, he told me I ... | Brinkley tells Alyda that Brinkley didn't show up in the meeting because of staying up yesterday to check statistics and documents and Brinkley thinks working overtime is not always a pleasant experience. |
train_11756 | Kriste: Hi! It's still seven o'clock. Are you crazy?
Effie: I got the information that there is a killer sale at the shopping mall near our block. Get up and I will wait for you at the gate of our flat.
Kriste: Every time when you glimpse some stylish clothes, you change into another person.
Effie: Stop complaining, OK... | Effie asks Kriste to get up and go shopping for a killer sale. Kriste complains that Effie is a shopaholic. |
train_11757 | Jorey: Excuse me, I don't feel good right now.
Kelsey: What can I do for you?
Jorey: Do you have any pills for airsickness?
Kelsey: Here you are. Take one at a time.
Jorey: Please fetch me a glass of water. Thanks.
Kelsey: You are welcome. | Jorey feels airsickness and asks Kelsey for pills and water. |
train_11758 | Andreas: can you help me pick out some fabric for a suit? I'm going to get one made for a friend's wedding.
Lee: sure. What kind of material do you want for the suit to be made from?
Andreas: it depends on the price, but I was thinking of getting a wool / cashmere blend.
Lee: that will probably be quite expensive, but ... | Andreas asks Lee to help get fabric for a wedding suit. Lee asks about Andreas's preference on material, color, shade, and pattern, and Andreas buys a suit in brown with a subtler pattern. |
train_11759 | Kizzie: What kind of films do you like best?
Anjela: I like feature films best. How about you?
Kizzie: I don't like feature films. I think sometimes it loses contact with reality. I like to see some documentary films. What kind of feature films do you like best?
Anjela: I always like to see the oldies, like The Sound o... | Kizzie asks about Anjela's favorite films. Anjela likes feature films but Kizzie likes documentary films. |
train_11760 | Adriane: Mom!
Theda: What are you doing?
Adriane: I'm playing with my new jump rope! Watch this!
Theda: You are sick, young lady. Get back in bed! I called you in sick today, so you're going to lie down and fight that flu!
Adriane: But I feel better.
Theda: Then maybe you should go to school. If you're feeling so much ... | Adriane is playing with a jump rope but Theda asks Adriane to get in bed because Adriane is sick. |
train_11761 | Andee: Can you help me for a minute?
Ivette: Sure, what I can do for you?
Andee: I'm try to write a letter to one of our clients, But I just don't know exactly what to say, I don't even know how to get started, I know I should write dear Mr. Mrs. or Ms. , but the problem is I don't know the name of contact person.
Ivet... | Andee asks Ivette's help in writing a letter to clients and Ivette teaches Andee to write the start and the reason for writing and teaches Andee how to ask clients to reply more politely. |
train_11762 | Niki: Are you ready to order, sir?
Howard: What's the special here?
Niki: We have steamed chicken, braised pork and Beijing roast duck and so on. Here's the menu. What would you like to have?
Howard: Well, let's try some braised pork, sweet and sour fish and some fried beans.
Niki: Would you like anything to drink?
How... | Howard orders food and drinks at a restaurant with Niki's help. |
train_11763 | Corissa: I'm hungry. Let's go to the snack bar.
Ray: ok, what unusual food do you want to try?
Corissa: I am going to try Gado Gado.
Ray: what's that?
Corissa: it's a kind of rice ball that is made in Malaysia. What about you?
Ray: I don't know. I don't know what most of this food is!
Corissa: do you want noodles, vege... | Corissa asks Ray to go to the snack bar and Corissa recommends Ray to eat fried tempura, Indian or Thai vegetable curry, and some Kimchi. |
train_11764 | Allyson: I really like the apartment, but I was wondering if I could change some things.
Pet: What would you like to change?
Allyson: I would like to have different carpet.
Pet: I would be willing to put in a different color carpet if you pay the price difference.
Allyson: How much more would it cost?
Pet: It would cos... | Allyson tells Pet that Allyson wants to change the color of the carpet and paint. Pet asks Allyson to pay the carpet price difference and bring a paint color sample. |
train_11765 | Shani: Did you like the Chanel bag that I got?
Sybille: You must have a rich boyfriend because that bag is so expensive!
Shani: I bought it on eBay. It was only one-tenth of the original price. And the purchase was so easy.
Sybille: No kidding! Then how do you know the bag's real?
Shani: Well, it came with a certificat... | Shani buys a Chanel bag for one-tenth of the original price and Sybille is surprised. Shani suggests Sybille shop online. |
train_11766 | Dee Dee: Hello. What can I do for you, sir?
Dylan: Hi. Fill it up please. Premium.
Dee Dee: Sure.
Dylan: Oh, can you check my oil and tires while you're at it?
Dee Dee: No problem. I'm gonna need you to turn off your engine and open the hood for me.
Dylan: OK, it's open.
Dee Dee: Your oil is fine but your tires are a l... | Dylan asks Dee Dee to check oil and tires and Dee Dee helps add some air to the tires. |
train_11767 | Harlan: Hi! I need to request a wake-up call for tomorrow morning.
Aile: What time do you want the call?
Harlan: I need two calls, one at 7 and another at 7 fifteen.
Aile: We can certainly do that. Expect a call from us at 7 o'colock and then again at 7 fifteen.
Harlan: Actually, can I change the latter wake-up call to... | Harlan requests two wake-up calls from Aile, one at 7 and another at 7 thirty. |
train_11768 | Jarrett: For me, now an important question to buy an Accord is the time when I can get this car. I need a new car rather soon.
Ilyssa: Well, I can say that the new models will be here in August. If you order one now, we will have it for you in August.
Jarrett: That's good enough, I think. What colors does the new Accor... | Jarrett wants to buy a new Accord in soft purple color and Ilyssa thinks Jarrett makes a good choice because Accord is a solidly built machine. Ilyssa helps Jarrett make an order. |
train_11769 | Stace: Welcome to Space Radio Theater, your passport to the future. In this episode, the crew is under attack by an unknown source until it is too late. This episode opens with the crew members on board the Starship Quest.
Commander Crdovi: Status, Commander Crdovi.
Mathias: . Course looks clear, Capt ...
Commander Crd... | Stace starts the action onboard a starship. Commander Crdovi is the captain and Mathias is the Commander who later disappears. Chrisy detects aliens through the transporter system and Commander Crdovi commands security officers report to the transporter room. Then Jaquelyn finds the Captain is not on board and takes ch... |
train_11770 | Bridgette: I've been in touch with them already and they said it's not up to them because the guarantee doesn't cover it. So I was wondering whether he might be able to come and have a look. I don't suppose you could give me any idea of what the charge might be.
Clarke: Yes, I see. The thing is I've got some friends co... | Bridgette complains to Clarke that the guarantee doesn't cover a repair and Clarke says that some friends will come and have a look. |
train_11771 | Malinde: What a cold day! The weatherman says there will be a snowstorm today. You'd better wear warm clothes, dear.
Lanna: I don't believe the weatherman anymore. Last week he said there would be clear skies but it rained all week.
Malinde: All right. Go ahead and catch cold. In winter, that always means that it is go... | Malinde suggests Lanna wear warm clothes as there will be a snowstorm but Lanna refuses because Lanna doesn't believe the weatherman. |
train_11772 | Mark: Hey, Jane. It's a lovely painting.
Jane: Thanks, Mark. But it doesn't look right to me. You know, I'm just learning.
Mark: Let me see. I think it might be the color of the sky.
Jane: Why? The sky is blue, isn't it?
Mark: Well, that depends. I mean the sunset can be full of reds and purples.
Jane: Oh, yeah. That's... | Mark gives Jane some suggestions about painting a sky because Mark's father is an artist. |
train_11773 | Mom: Look!This picture of Mom in her cap and gown.
Marylou: Isn't it lovely!That's when she got her Master's Degree from Miami University.
Mom: Yes, we are very proud of her.
Marylou: Oh, that's a nice one of all of you together. Do you have the negative? May I have a copy?
Mom: Surely, I'll have one made for you. ... | Mom and Marylou find a picture of mom in cap and gown. Marylou asks Mom for a negative copy and a wallet-size print. |
train_11774 | Andrea: How do you get paid? If you don't mind my asking.
Halley: Not cash. But if our launch goes well, my stock options will pay off, big time.
Andrea: And in the meantime, how do you pay the rent?
Halley: I don't have to worry about rent. I live right here.
Andrea: What? In your cubicle?
Halley: Right here. Me ... | Halley tells Andrea that Halley gets paid not in cash and Halley also doesn't worry about rent. |
train_11775 | Sonja: Wow! What's the hold up?
Cass: It's probably just people trying to get an early start out of the city for the weekend. Nobody sticks around in the summer.
Sonja: Really? Then, I guess I won't have a hard time finding a room or getting a cab?
Cass: Actually, you might because there's a big convention in town t... | Cass tells Sonja it's probably people getting out of the city that causes the holdup. Cass thinks it might be hard to find rooms or get cabs because of the big convention. |
train_11776 | Phineas: Pardon me. I need an old music box.
JoAnn: Exactly how old a box do you want?
Phineas: Actually, I was thinking about something from the 1920s.
JoAnn: We still have six left.
Phineas: Do any of the boxes have dancing figures?
JoAnn: Dancing figures are quite popular. Two of the boxes have them.
Phineas: ... | Phineas buys an old music box from the 1920s with dancing figures with JoAnn's help. |
train_11777 | Marlo: Hi, Jack, we are having a party tonight, wanna coming enjoy us? You can bring your girlfriend, Tina.
Jack: I don't have a girlfriend. I'm single.
Marlo: Oh, that's right. Well, there are going to be many beautiful girls at the party tonight, anyway.
Jack: No, I like being single. I never thought lonely, I'm f... | Marlo asks Jack to join a party to know girls, but Jack likes being single because Jack wants to have a good career first. |
train_11778 | Joanna: What's the date today Mr. Brown? I don't have a calendar.
Mr. Brown: Today is Tuesday, 25th September, 2001.
Joanna: 25th Sep? Oh, I have an appointment tonight.
Mr. Brown: What time is your appointment?
Joanna: It is at 8 o'clock .
Mr. Brown: What time is now? Do you have the correct time?
Joanna: I don'... | Joanna asks Mr. Brown about today's date and Joanna realizes there is an appointment at 8 o'clock tonight. |
train_11779 | Miss Bell: Good morning, Mr. Jones!
Mr. Jones: Good morning, Miss Bell!
Miss Bell: Nice to see you again.
Mr. Jones: Nice to see you too. It's been a long time.
Miss Bell: How is everything?
Mr. Jones: Just fine, and you?
Miss Bell: Quite well, thank you.
Mr. Jones: Did you drive yourself to the airport?
Miss B... | Miss Bell and Mr. Jones greet each other and they will have a meeting on the fourth floor. |
train_11780 | Glynn: which countries have you been to?
Connolly: I've been to most of the countries in Europe, several countries in asia, china, Japan, korea, and Thailand, and to the united states and Canada.
Glynn: I thought you had been to Australia too.
Connolly: no, but I'm planning on visiting Australia and New Zealand soon... | Connolly tells Glynn that Connolly has been to many countries except Australia and plans to visit Australia and New Zealand. Glynn thinks Norway is the most beautiful country and Connolly hopes to go there. |
train_11781 | Shawn: So, is L. A. all it's cracked up to be?
L. A.: Well, the stereotype in the movies is that L. A. is a frivolous town with a lot of flaky people. I guess, in the back of my mind, that's what I expected.
Shawn: And, is it what you found?
L. A.: Well, it is and it's not. The city of L. A. is much bigger and more ... | L. A. tells Shawn that movies only represent a small segment of L.A. as it is a big and diverse city. |
train_11782 | Tim Jones: My guest today is Tim Jones, who organizes an international summer course for young musicians. Tim, tell us all about it.
Steffie: Well, I'm lucky to have such a great job. Basically, young musicians come from all over the world and learn to play together to have a concert tour. By the end of the eight week ... | Tim Jones interviews Steffie as an organizer of an international summer course for young musicians. Steffie tells Tim Jones that musicians learn to have a concert tour, the course finds musicians online and it is held mostly in a university. |
train_11783 | Cortney: So what do you like to do in your spare time, Lydia?
Lydia: I'm really into classical music. What about you?
Cortney: What I like to do is just about anything outdoors, like going hiking or going fishing. Do you enjoy camping?
Lydia: Just so so. Do you have any photos of any of your camping trips?
Cortney: Sur... | Lydia likes to listen to classical music in Lydia's spare time, while Cortney likes doing outdoor activities and knows a little about photography. |
train_11784 | Mariellen: How about doing some exciting activities this weekend? There's a museum outside the village.
Helen-Elizabeth: The kids will get bored and start fighting again like they did in that museum we visited last time.
Mariellen: So what else can we do with them? It's too cold for swimming.
Helen-Elizabeth: How about... | Mariellen suggests visiting a museum on weekend but Helen-Elizabeth thinks kids will get bored. Then Helen-Elizabeth proposes to swim. |
train_11785 | Tom: Hello, could I speak to Selina, please?
Selina: Speaking. Is that you, Tom? What's wrong with your voice? I hardly recognize your voice.
Tom: I practice singing last night. I guess I practiced too hard. You know, it lasted from 7:00 to 9:00 last night.
Selina: You must have hurt your voice. So what can I do for yo... | Tom calls Selina to borrow a glass for a dinner party because Tom's son broke one two months ago. |
train_11786 | Angie: Eddie you've got to come over and see my parrot, he's learning so many words now.
Eddie: Really? Last time I saw him, all he could say was something that sounded like, hello.
Angie: Well, now, he can sing a song, too.
Eddie: Which song did you teach him?
Angie: Calorie. Actually I didn't teach Goby the words, I ... | Angie asks Eddie to see Angie's parrot because the parrot learned a song that Angie danced to. |
train_11787 | Steven: Oh, Steven, have you heard the news?
Sim: You mean the floods? Yes, I'm just reading the paper. It is reported that there was a heavy rain in some places in the south.
Steven: I got the news on the radio while driving to the office just now. The news says it was raining hard for several days and the streets in ... | Steven and Sim discuss the floods caused by heavy rain and soldiers help many families from danger and settle them down. Steven and Sim also want to offer help by donating money. |
train_11788 | Kalil: How may I help you?
Libbi: Hi, I would like to rent a car.
Kalil: Sure, did you make a reservation?
Libbi: No, I decided to rent one when I got off the plane just now, is that OK?
Kalil: Of course. I was just checking, so how many days do you need the car for?
Libbi: Can I just do 4 days for now and make the ren... | Libbi rents a car for 7 days with Kalil's suggestions. |
train_11789 | Kelsey: Larry, it's great to see you. How are you?
Larry: I'm great. I just came back from vacation with Martha's family.
Kelsey: Where did you go?
Larry: Well, her parents were celebrating their thirtieth wedding anniversary. So they paid for all of us to go to Spain.
Kelsey: That's awesome. How many People went?
Larr... | Larry tells Kelsey about Larry's family trip to Spain. Larry's family rented a farm where they cooked and ate, went swimming, and played games, also they took day trips in the car to Madrid. |
train_11790 | Melony: Is the factory fully-automated?
Fionnula: Not completely. Our production process is partially-automated. We use robots on the production line for routine assembly jobs but some of the work is still done manually.
Melony: What about supply of parts to the production line?
Fionnula: Well, the parts are automatica... | Fionnula introduces their partially-automated production process and talks about the supply of the production line and the smaller components. |
train_11791 | Rolland: Can I help you, sir?
Ronnie: Yes, I'd like to look at some suits.
Rolland: Oh, this way please. What size do you wear?
Ronnie: Size 41. I want something in dark flannel.
Rolland: How about this one?
Ronnie: It feels all right. But if it were a darker color, I'd like it better. This seems too light for winter. ... | Ronnie is looking at some suits in dark flannel. Rolland recommends some suits and Ronnie buys the one in a darker color. |
train_11792 | Raymond: Could you do me a favor and proofread my resume before I send it out to the human resources department?
Kirstin: Sure, let me take a look... Personal Information, Education, Experience, Training... I think you should add another section for language. You speak three languages, so you might as well put that on ... | Kirstin helps Raymond to proofread Raymond's resume and suggests Raymond add another section for language. Raymond thinks it is unnecessary because languages are irrelevant to engineering. Kirstin tries to convince Raymond. |
train_11793 | Ileana: I have puzzled my brain about how to teach the children.
Dede: What is your problem?
Ileana: My children can never be obedient even if I criticized them severely.
Dede: You need not always do that. Why don ' t you pat them on the back occasionally? | Dede advises Ileana about teaching children. |
train_11794 | Jeremiah: How do you think they could be ended?
Izaak: I don't think that there is any easy way. The United Nations could send peacekeepers into the country. At least then the warring parties could be forced to negotiate.
Jeremiah: So, if the cause is poverty, there should be a program to make the country richer. If th... | Izaak thinks it is hard to end the war. Jeremiah thinks cutting off the financial support is a good way. |
train_11795 | Noelyn: Excuse me, I'm a little lost. Which bus do I take to get to Shi Da?
Jacqueline: Let's see. From here, you have to take the 278 bus.
Noelyn: Oh OK, where do I get off?
Jacqueline: You should get off at the first Shi Da stop.
Noelyn: Ok, thanks. . .
Jacqueline: You're new at this, huh?
Noelyn: No, is it difficult... | Jacqueline tells Noelyn how to take the 278 bus to Shi Da. Then Noelyn asks about the fees. |
train_11796 | Jillayne: Hi, Monica, how is everything going?
Monica: Everything goes well, but I am thinking about quitting my current job.
Jillayne: Why? You're not satisfied anymore?
Monica: I just sense. But I cannot grow anymore. My boss is not really supporting me. I am interested in some positions in other JV companies, but I ... | Monica is thinking about quitting her job because she cannot grow anymore, but she needs to research other companies first. |
train_11797 | Yoko: Are you ready to order now, sir?
John: Yes.
Yoko: Would you like an appetizer?
John: Yes. I'd like a crab cocktail.
Yoko: Would you like some soup first?
John: Very well.
Yoko: What kind of soup would you like?
John: I want egg soup.
Yoko: Have you decided on anything?
John: I'd like to have some meat.
Yoko: How ... | Yoko helps John orders a crab cocktail as an appetizer, egg soup and today's special. |
train_11798 | Tessi: Shall we have some soup first?
Izzy: No, thank you. I don't like soup. I'd rather have some fruit juice to start with.
Tessi: Ok, and what about the main course? Which would you rather have fish or meat?
Izzy: Meat, I think.
Tessi: Don't you like fish then?
Izzy: I do, but I want meat.
Tessi: Shall we have some ... | Izzy prefers to have some juice to start with instead of soup. Izzy orders red wine with meat. |
train_11799 | Catherine: It's raining outside, Catherine, it's too bad. What's the weather like in your hometown?
Cassy: It's very hot, the temperature is often over 40 C.
Catherine: Do you like the weather in Seattle?
Cassy: Not really. But I like it in spring and fall. I don't like it in winter.
Catherine: Why?
Cassy: The winter ... | Catherine tells Catherine that it's hot in her hometown and she likes Seattle in spring and fall and Boston in summer. |
train_11800 | Kenn: Hello, Mr. Kowalski?
Mr. Kowalski: I'm here, hello.
Kenn: Which city are you staying in right now? And the name of your hotel?
Mr. Kowalski: I'm in Beijing, at the Weston Hotel.
Kenn: Do you have your passport with you? Or do you by any chance know the number?
Mr. Kowalski: I don't have it to hand, but I know the... | Mr. Kowalski tells Kenn that he is in Beijing and tells his passport number. Kenn helps him stop his card and informs him how to get cash. |
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