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train_1201 | Brea: Only 2 months to go, so what are you going to do after graduating from college?
Marmaduke: My uncle has a company. He'll give me a job. I want to gain some work experience there.
Brea: How long do you plan to work there?
Marmaduke: Just one year. Then I'll look for another job.
Brea: Why won't you just worked for... | Marmaduke will work for Marmaduke's uncle for one year to gain work experience and look for another job in London. Brea will work for one year and go back to college. |
train_1202 | Lynett: Dad, you love me, don't you?
Donelle: Of course I do. Why do you ask? What's on your mind?
Lynett: Well I saw this great offer for a free cellphone here in the newspaper and...
Donelle: Free? Nothing's ever free.
Lynett: Well, the phone is free after a $50 Mail in rebate.
Donelle: Ah, so that's the catch, and w... | Lynett asks Donelle for a cellphone and explains the charges and the service agreement. Lynett also wants a new car to go with the cellphone. Donelle can't imagine what Lynett as a teenager will think of next. |
train_1203 | Susan Millers: Hi, Mr. Matthew. This is Susan Millers speaking from Chicago. Now we'd like to place an order with you.
Mr. Matthew: Oh, very glad to hear that. When can you send your purchase order?
Susan Millers: We will send it as soon as possible. We hope you can hurry on the order.
Mr. Matthew: No problem. But I'll... | Susan Millers wants to place an order with Mr. Matthew and needs the products in one month. Mr. Matthew will sign the contract after he comes back from a business trip. Susan will send the details to Mr. Matthew this Thursday. |
train_1204 | Dena: I'd like to do some shopping, but I was told London is an expensive place to live.
Katuscha: That's not completely true. If you shop in the right places, you can live cheaply. Here is a market list. You can buy all kinds of things in these markets had a low price.
Dena: That's great.
Katuscha: Let's see East Stre... | Dena wants to do some shopping but thinks London is an expensive place to live. Katuscha gives Dena a list of markets where things are cheap and tells Dena how to get to the markets. |
train_1205 | Nonnah: Did you lock the doors?
Maureen: All except the back door. I left that open for Tim. He took the dog for a walk.
Nonnah: Well, I'm going on to bed. I'm beat.
Maureen: Okay. I'm going to stay up a while. I've got to go over the household budget. We're a little overspent this month.
Nonnah: Please tell Tim to clo... | Nonnah asked Maureen to lock doors before bed. Maureen left one open for Tim. |
train_1206 | Steffi: Put all baggage on the conveyor belt. Walk through the detector age one at a time, please.
Airport security: Excuse me, ma'ma. Could you walk back through the doorway again, please?
Steffi: What for?
Airport security: Airport security. Could you empty your pockets over here, please?
Steffi: Really? I'm in a hur... | Airport security tells Steffi to do airport security again because Steffi forgets to empty Steffi's pockets. |
train_1207 | Eleanora: There are so many eating utensils on the table. Which ones do I use first?
Cindy: Use them from the outside in.
Eleanora: I see. A set for appetizers and another for the main course.
Cindy: Right. We do the same thing at home. Don't you remember?
Eleanora: Oh yeah. The big napkin goes on my lap.
Cindy: Let's ... | Cindy tells Eleanora about the manners of eating and ordering American food. |
train_1208 | Irvin: That's all the general information of our company. I think you already have good knowledge about our company.
Brett: Yes, I have an overall understanding.
Irvin: When we have the final results, we will call you.
Brett: Then when will I get a reply at the latest?
Irvin: If you pass the interview, the personnel de... | Irvin tells Brett the company will inform the interview result in two weeks by phone, or Brett fails. Though Irvin cannot make the final decision alone, Irvin appreciates Brett's mentality. |
train_1209 | Yoshiko: Do you get the news that our company is trying to find out new tactics to test us?
Neale: I know something about it. Our company often organizes all kinds of lectures to improve our professional skills.
Yoshiko: It takes most of our weekends to listen to these boring lectures, so I can not bear it anymore. It ... | Yoshiko is bored with the company's lectures. Neale thinks that the lectures indicate the company's willingness to promote someone. |
train_1210 | Liorah: Why didn't you call me last night?
Orin: Because I went out.
Liorah: Why didn't you phone me from a callboy?
Orin: I didn't have any change.
Liorah: Tell me why you didn't come to see me tonight then.
Orin: I don't like all your questions. That's why. | Liorah asks why Orin didn't call Liorah, which annoys Orin. |
train_1211 | Emeline: I like to open up a savings account please.
Lorrin: O. K. We offer a few different kinds.
Emeline: I want the one with the highest interest rate.
Lorrin: That would be our Saver's Plus account.
Emeline: 4. 5 %, that's good. How much money do I have to keep in it to get that rate?
Lorrin: You have to maintain a... | Lorrin helps Emeline to open a Saver's Plus account with the interest rate of 4.5% and the requirement of 10000 deposits. |
train_1212 | Irwin: I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it's that time of year again. Have you got your performance evaluations finished yet?
Andrea: Oh no! Evaluations! You can tell that's not my favorite job ; I haven't even started yet. When is the deadline for turning in thecompleted forms?
Irwin: Well, you do still have t... | Irwin tells Andrea to finish employee performance evaluations in three weeks. Andrea feels the subjective criteria hard and Andrea advises Irwin to start with employees' self-assessments. |
train_1213 | Shea: Do you like cooking?
Patricia: Yes. I like cooking very much. I got this hobby when I was 12 years sold.
Shea: Why do you like it?
Patricia: I have no idea. I like cooking by myself. I like to taste delicious food.
Shea: That's wonderful!
Patricia: And I love trying new recipes, which I usually test with my frien... | Patricia tells Shea that Patricia likes cooking and trying new recipes. Patricia invites Shea for tasting. |
train_1214 | Rickard: I'm reading an interesting report on Mars.
Leontine: Oh, what does it say? Does it say water could still exist under the surface of Mars?
Rickard: Absolutely! It says there is water on Mars buried beneath the surface. It's just a matter of how deep it is.
Leontine: Then could the soil on Mars somehow be fertil... | Rickard and Leontine talk about the existence of water, the quality of soils, the presence of life, and the possibility of humans living on Mars. |
train_1215 | Lauraine: you look better today. How did your test go?
Tessa: much better than it did yesterday.
Lauraine: did you pass?
Tessa: I not only passed my test, but I aced it! I'm so happy!
Lauraine: you should be. You worked really hard last night preparing for it.
Tessa: thanks for helping me with it. If you hadn't encoura... | Lauraine helps Tessa pass and ace Lauraine's test. Tessa tells Lauraine that Tessa will prepare the final in advance and look for help when having questions. |
train_1216 | Carolyn: What are the seasons like in your city?
Ely: Summers is hot and usually lasts a long time. Winters are short, but cold, wet, and windy. I love the summers in my city, but I hate the wintertime.
Carolyn: Does it ever rain in summer?
Ely: We usually get a big thunderstorm every two weeks, but apart from that, su... | Ely describes the summers with thunderstorms and the changeable springs with bloomings in Ely's city. Carolyn lives in the southern hemisphere and goes somewhere warm on a winter holiday. Ely goes somewhere with reliable weather during the spring or the autumn. |
train_1217 | Tom: Hi, Nancy. How are you doing?
Nancy: Hi, Tom. Want a cup of coffee?
Tom: Not right now. I've got to get another car and my old one is blown up.
Nancy: Oh, hey, did you look in the classified ads?
Tom: You mean used car?
Nancy: No, Ah. . . single sellers.
Tom: Well, yeah, but I'd be getting somebody else's problem.... | Tom tells Nancy about Tom's broken car. Tom decides to buy a new car instead of a single seller or used car. |
train_1218 | Halley: And lots of Dear Abby sob stories. . .
Anabelle: Hey! I learn a lot from the psychologists who give advice in those columns!
Halley: No wonder you're such a wacko. . .
Anabelle: Whatever. . . Smell! Perfume samples!
Halley: Nice. Hey, I like the layout of this page. . .
Anabelle: You mean, you like the pictures... | Halley and Anabelle talk about the contents of the columns. |
train_1219 | Sewen Jes: Hello, Is this EYE computers?
Yoshiko: Yeas, It is. Sewen Jes speaking. How can I help?
Sewen Jes: Actually, I'm calling to complain about your service. The computer I bought last week is faulty.
Yoshiko: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that, sir. What exactly is problem?
Sewen Jes: Well, easily, It doesn't work. It d... | Sewen Jes calls Sewen Jes about the faulty computer Sewen Jes bought last week. |
train_1220 | Sissie: It's very kind of you to show me around.
Laurel: Not at all. What would you like to see first?
Sissie: I really don't know.
Laurel: Let's walk around the lake first, shall we?
Sissie: Yes, that would be lovely.
Laurel: Have you been here before?
Sissie: No, it's the first time I've been here.
Laurel: I will tak... | Laurel decides to show Sissie the lakes and the Li River. |
train_1221 | Dr. Beecham: Hello, how are you today. Here for your six month check-up?
Louisette: I'm fine, Dr. Beecham. Yes, just a cleaning and check-up today.
Dr. Beecham: Oh, fine. Let's take a look.
Louisette: She probed my teeth and checked my gums.
Louisette: Well, it looks like you have a cavity and your crown is loose. We ... | Dr. Beecham checks Dr. Beecham's teeth and will fill the cavity and refit the crown. Dr. Beecham's insurance will cover the work on the cavity. Dr. Beecham won't charge for the crown. |
train_1222 | Peter Dixon: Hello, this is Peter Dixon from NEZ news radio. May I speak to Mr. Wilson please?
Mr. Wilson: Yes, speaking.
Peter Dixon: Good morning, Mr. Wilson. I'm calling to confirm the date of the next interview program.
Mr. Wilson: Hold on a minute please. I'll have my assistant check that part. | Peter Dixon calls Mr. Wilson to confirm the interview. |
train_1223 | Anne-Mar: You look really wiped out.
Melinde: I had meetings back to back all morning. Then the printer broke in the middle of putting together the Six Soap presentation, and the phone rang off the hook from the minute I walked into the office.
Anne-Mar: Not a good day, I hate to tell you that Mr. Emory wants to see th... | Melinde is busy but Anne-Mar tells Melinde about one more task asked by Mr. Emory. |
train_1224 | Steven: Happy New Year, Bill.
Bill: Happy New Year, Steven.
Steven: Do you have any plans for the New Year holiday?
Bill: My whole family are going to Hainan for visiting. What about you?
Steven: How happy you are! I have to stay at home to prepare my final exam. | Bill and Steven talk about their new year plan. |
train_1225 | Jemimah: Welcome. What can I do for you this morning?
Cody: I'm here on holiday and I don't have a local debit card. Is it possible to withdraw money on my Visa credit card here?
Jemimah: Well, welcome to our country. I trust you are having a pleasant stay?
Cody: Oh, yes. It's amazing here. I don't think I ever want to... | Jemimah helps Cody withdraw 200 USD from Cody's visa credit card. |
train_1226 | Marcela: Good morning, Madam. What can I do for you?
Ms. Jane Reeve: I'd like to withdraw 35, 000 RMB from my Corporate Account.
Marcela: Do you have an appointment?
Ms. Jane Reeve: Yes, my name is Ms. Jane Reeve, R-E-E-V-E.
Marcela: Ah, yes, Ms. Reeve. I have all of your information here. Do you have the cash cheque?
... | Marcela tells Jane Reeve to bring the cash cheque with the correct information to withdraw from the corporate account. |
train_1227 | Orelee: Excuse me. Could you help me?
Eva: Certainly. What can I do for you?
Orelee: I'm looking for a leather belt for my husband.
Eva: Do you know what size he wears?
Orelee: Size 36. . . I think.
Eva: And what color would you like?
Orelee: Dark brown, if you have it.
Eva: Okay. Let's see. . . a size 36 dark brown le... | Eva helps Orelee buys a dark brown leather belt with a size of 36 for Orelee's husband by cash. |
train_1228 | Zonnya: Could you give me something for the pain? I couldn't get to sleep until 3 o'clock this morning.
Keeley: Aspirin is the strongest medicine I can give you.
Zonnya: That isn't strong enough, and I don't have to meet my doctor until next week.
Keeley: Who is your doctor?
Zonnya: Dr. Hilary.
Keeley: Doesn't he have ... | Keeley decides to call Dr.Hilary to find a stronger pain treatment over the phone for Zonnya. |
train_1229 | Aubert: Well, hello everyone, and welcome to today's show. And joining me today is my daughter, Ashley, who has had to endure my cooking experiments over the years. Are we ready, Ashley? [Ready to eat.] No, let's wait for a few minutes. We'll get to that. But as you know, my faithful listeners, I starting cooking and b... | Aubert and Aubert's daughter, Ashley, introduce Aubert's childhood experience with Aubert's grandmother, the experience of a failed chicken meal, and a healthy chocolate chip cookie recipe. |
train_1230 | Flin: Oh, I'm exhausted.
Annaliese: Why are you so tired? What did you do today?
Flin: There were so many things to do.
Annaliese: Did you do all those things all yourself?
Flin: Oh, yes. I had to. I had to check the new products. I had to hold the meeting with the department managers. I had to listen to their reports ... | Annaliese advises Flin to have a picnic on the weekend to be free from exhausting work. |
train_1231 | Joline: I'm afraid I must be going now.
Dottie: Must you? It's still early.
Joline: I'm afraid I really must. I have to meet a midnight plane.
Dottie: In that case, we can't keep you.
Joline: Well, thank you very much for a pleasant evening.
Dottie: Thank you for coming. You must come again.
Joline: Thank you. I will. ... | Joline says farewell to Dottie to meet a midnight plane. |
train_1232 | Mary: I'm really exhausted, Mary. But I don't want to miss the Hollywood movie that comes on at 11.
Britney: If I were you, I'd skip it. We both have to get up early tomorrow. And anyway I've heard it's not as exciting as advertised. | Mary advises Mary to skip the movie tonight. |
train_1233 | Judy: 7286712
Susan: Hello, Susan's speaking, may I speak to Judy please?
Judy: I'm afraid she is not here at the moment. I am her brother, shall I take a massage?
Susan: Yes, you see, Judy and I plan to play table tennis tomorrow, but my cousin has broken my bat, I think Judy has an extra one, so please ask her to bri... | Judy's brother takes a message for Susan. Susan wants Judy to bring an extra table tennis bat and Susan's book. |
train_1234 | Steven: Veronica! Veronica! Veronica! Are you OK?
Veronica: Steven! What's going on! Who were those guys? I didn't know you have a gun! What's going on!
Steven: I will come clean as soon as we get to safety, OK? For now, you have to trust me, please! I would never do anything to hurt you.
Veronica: Steven, I. . .
S... | During a gunfight, Steven tells Veronica the truth that Steven is a spy of the Indian government, aiming to discover his father's whereabouts but falling in love with Veronica. Veronica can't take this and wants to leave him. |
train_1235 | Tirrell: I was told my friend Joe was speaking ill of me. That's a real let-down.
Joe: I don't think Joe has done such a thing. Don't believe things in haste.
Tirrell: Maybe I should go and ask him whether it's true. | Tirrell and Joe talk about a friend, Joe. |
train_1236 | Partha: Can you help me figure out how to use this vending machine?
Jillayne: Yes, I would be happy to help. What do you want to buy?
Partha: I want to buy that candy.
Jillayne: OK. So this machine will make change if you need it. Do you have your dollars ready?
Partha: Yeah, so far, so good.
Jillayne: Next, you f... | Jillayne teaches Partha how to use a vending machine to buy candy. |
train_1237 | Willdon: I like the Honda Accord you showed me before. I think it's more practical for my needs.
Adolphus: Alright, sir. You are making a good choice. Honda has made a lot of design improvements in the new Accord.
Willdon: What does it come with standard?
Adolphus: On all our new cars, the standards includeair condi... | Adolphus introduces the Honda Accord car with standards including air conditioning, anti-lock brakes, airbags, AM/FM stereo, and cruise control to Willdon. Adolphus persuades Willdon to accept cruise control. Willdon decides to buy the new model with a soft purple mixed with silver color. |
train_1238 | Malanie: I met a girl in elevator this morning. She works in a company upstairs. She said she envied the casual way we dress for work. She complained about the dress rule in her company. It requires everyone to wear formal clothes from Monday to Friday.
Pamelina: Well, I was wondering where those people with professio... | Malanie complains about the strict dressing code that the company upstairs has because the comfortable clothes lead to less productivity. Pamelina thinks professional attire makes a good impression. |
train_1239 | Clement: Do you like cooking?
Osborn: Yes , I do it a lot. but I don't like doing dishes. what about you, do you like cooking and then cleaning up afterwards?
Clement: To be honest, I don't really like doing either one , I can't cook and I hate cleaning.
Osborn: Suppose you have to do one of the two, which do you pr... | Clement and Osborn make a deal that Clement will do the dishes and Osborn will cook. |
train_1240 | Niki: Would you like to drink some coffee?
Marybeth: No, thanks. I have some trouble with my heart, my doctor recommend I to drink less.
Niki: Would you like to try some watermelon juice? It tastes good.
Marybeth: All right | Niki help Marybeth order drinks. |
train_1241 | Frank: Morning, Mary. I haven't seen you in a long time. What's up?
Mary: Oh, I took up a new hobby.
Frank: So you don't travel a lot now?
Mary: No, Frank. I'm much more interestcd in collecting stamps now.
Frank: It's certainly a popular hobby. I know a lot of people love stamps.
Mary: It certainly is. It's so mu... | Mary tells Frank that she likes collecting stamps instead of traveling. Mary learns about the world by collecting stamps. |
train_1242 | Hailee: Bruce, I think it's time to go and meet Pam at the airport.
Bruce: Oh no, we have no need to hurry. There's plenty of time. It's only 8:30. There won't be much traffic at this time of night.
Hailee: You never know. And I think your watch must be slow. I make it 8:40 and you'll have to stop for gas. I'd rather g... | Hailee persuades Bruce to leave early to meet Pam at the airport. |
train_1243 | Portia: Which season do you like the most?
Lissi: I like summer the most. But at the same time I hate it. I like summer because it's warm. I don't mind the heat and I like the longer days so I can do more activities like swimming, bicycling and many other outdoor activities. I usually take a short vacation during the s... | Lissi tells Portia that Lissi likes summer for the outdoor activities, but hates it for the rain and wind. |
train_1244 | Jacquelin: I think my purse was stolen sir.
Rodney: Do you have any reason to believe that your purse was stolen?
Jacquelin: Oh yes, I left it on the table 20 minutes ago and then I went to the restroom. But when I came back 15 minutes ago it was gone.
Rodney: Are you sure you left your purse on the table?
Jacquelin: O... | Jacquelin thinks Jacquelin loses Jacquelin's purse but Rodney finds the purse in the restroom. |
train_1245 | Ignacio: My boss told me never to go to work again.
Rudd: Why?
Ignacio: I don't know. When he told me that, I was very sad and surprised.
Rudd: Do you often go to work late?
Ignacio: Yes, I often do.
Rudd: Do you work hard?
Ignacio: Well, it's hard to say. It depends.
Rudd: Are you good at the computer?
Ignacio: No, I ... | Rudd thinks Ignacio loses the job because Ignacio doesn't utilize the time and learn new things. |
train_1246 | Carrie: Hello, Mike, it's Carrie in here. I've just been reading a paper and I find a job advertised on it will be perfect for you.
Mike: Oh, what's the job?
Carrie: They want a marketing manager. Isn't that the kind of thing you're looking for?
Mike: Yes. Does it say what the job involves?
Carrie: The main thing seems... | Carrie tells Mike about a job opportunity for a marketing manager position which requires someone speaking foreign languages. The application is due in a month. |
train_1247 | Othilia: Can you believe that I've been here almost a whole term, and you're the only friend I've made?
Jannelle: No, how can that be?
Othilia: I don't know, you know me better than anyone else here at school. I thought maybe you could give me some advice.
Jannelle: Sure, um, do you belong to any clubs or organizations... | Jannelle advises Othilia to join some clubs, organizations, sports teams, or study groups to make new friends. Jannelle decides to join a study group to focus on studies. |
train_1248 | Antonia: Excuse me sir, I'm a stranger here and have lost my way.
Blakelee: Where do you want to go?
Antonia: I want to return to my hotel, the New York Hotel.
Blakelee: Go straight along this road, then go over the bridge and turn right at the book shop. You'll find your hotel.
Antonia: Thank you, by the way, can you ... | Blakelee tells Antonia the directions to the New York Hotel, Central Park, and the subway station. |
train_1249 | Woodman: How do you eat sushi, Mister Nakamura?
Mister Nakamura: I usually use chopsticks but some people prefer just using hands.
Woodman: You can eat with your hands at the restaurant?
Mister Nakamura: Yeah, it's totally acceptable in the traditional sushi restaurant.
Woodman: Hmm, interesting. So do I just eat it st... | Mr. Nakamura helps Woodman learn about the way to eat sushi and the use of wasabi because they work in the same company. |
train_1250 | Ricard: Cambridge Theatre box office.
Henry Bishop: Have you got any tickets left for Romeo and Juliet for this Saturday.
Ricard: Which performance? 5:00 PM or 8:30 PM?
Henry Bishop: 8:30 PM, please.
Ricard: We have tickets at 5 pounds, 6 pounds and 8 pounds.
Henry Bishop: I'd like to reserve 2 seats at 6 pounds each, ... | Henry Bishop calls the Cambridge Theatre box office to book two 6-pounds tickets for Romeo and Juliet on this Saturday. |
train_1251 | Enrichetta: Good afternoon. May I help you?
Brandie: Yes, I ' m here to see Joanna Stevens. I have an appointment at four.
Enrichetta: Certainly, may I take your name? I ' ll let her know you ' Ve arrived.
Brandie: Sure, it ' s Josh O ' Neil.
Enrichetta: Ms. Stevens will be with you momentarily. Can I offer you somethi... | Josh O'Neil comes to see Joanna Stevens. Brandie serves him with coffee and leads him to Joanna's office. |
train_1252 | Arline: I think it's time for me to meet my admirer and make him face the music.
Lucie: You do? How are you going to contact him?
Arline: I'm leaving him a message taped to my computer screen.
Lucie: What does it say? Do you think he'll see it?
Arline: He'll see it. It says, I like sweets. Meet me at two thirty in the ... | Arline tells Lucie Arline is going to meet an admirer after leaving a message on the computer screen. |
train_1253 | Maddie: Excuse me, could you help me pick out a lotion?
Bobbi: Sure, what is the problem?
Maddie: I got poison oak while hiking, and I need something to help me with the itching.
Bobbi: I can suggest a product called Techne that comes in a lotion or cream.
Maddie: Which do you prefer?
Bobbi: Hikers tell me that the cre... | Maddie got poison oak and wants a lotion. Bobbi recommends Techne and advises Maddie to take an antihistamine to help with the itching. |
train_1254 | Filide: Hello, I scheduled an appointment with Dr. Smith, and I can ' t make it on that day.
Dr. Smith: What day was your appointment on?
Filide: My appointment was on Monday.
Dr. Smith: What time had you chosen?
Filide: It was for 10
Dr. Smith: I am looking at your appointment right now. What day would you prefer?
Fil... | Filide asks Dr. Smith to reschedule Filide's appointment with Dr. Smith. |
train_1255 | Mary: Joe, how are you doing?
Mendie: I am great! How about you, Mary? How are you?
Mary: I am doing great! Thank you for asking, Joe.
Mendie: I was wondering if you want to go see a movie with me tonight?
Mary: I need to stay home tonight and finish my term paper.
Mendie: OK. What about going to the movies on Friday n... | Joe invites Mary to see a movie on Friday night but they haven't reached an agreement on what to see. |
train_1256 | Catrina: How silly of you to jump out of the window!
Prudy: But that was the first thing that came into my mind when I heard the shout earthquake!
Catrina: Why not use staircases? The terror was not so violent at that time.
Prudy: That would be too late.
Catrina: Maybe the situation is too urgent.
Prudy: Yes, I think I... | Prudy tells Catrina the situation was too urgent that Prudy has to jump out of the window. |
train_1257 | Bernie: What's the problem, Nada? You look down in the dumps.
Nada: I don't know. My life is a big mess. Everything is so complicated.
Bernie: come on, nothing can be that bad.
Nada: but promise me, you'll keep it a secret.
Bernie: ok, I promise. So what's troubling you so much?
Nada: I've fallen in love with my boss.
... | Nada tells Bernie she's upset because she has fallen in love with her boss which causes gossips and she finds her boss is trying to avoid her. Bernie comforts Nada. |
train_1258 | Jory: Oh, I am not sure I even want to look at this house!
Orrin: It is a bit of a fixer-upper. Let's take a look inside.
Jory: It doesn't look much better inside this place.
Orrin: You know, with a little elbow grease and paint, you could spruce it up a bit.
Jory: There are hardly any windows in here, and that makes i... | Orrin leads Jory to see a house, but the house is gloomy and shabby, so they decide to see another house. |
train_1259 | Nichole: You're home late today, David. How was school?
David: Not bad. There's a new English teacher.
Nichole: Oh, what's she like?
David: She is beautiful.
Nichole: Is she old or young?
David: She is quite young and her hair is blond.
Nichole: Is she strict?
David: Not really. Her eyes are blue.
Nichole: Can she spea... | David tells Nichole about his new English teacher and pays special attention to her beautiful appearance. |
train_1260 | Britni: We can't wait any longer. . .
Miss Lin: I'm terribly sorry to be so late. I had an article. . .
Britni: You'll knock yourself out the way you've worked. Why don't you slow down?
Miss Lin: I can't afford to.
Britni: All right. Now that everybody's here. Shall we be getting started? Miss Lin, are you ready?
Miss ... | Miss Lin is late because she had an article. Then Miss Lin starts her speaking and Britni asks her to speak up. |
train_1261 | Kelly: What kind of note are you taking there. That looks like doodle to me.
Chrissy: It's picture association of the concept that the professor taught today.
Kelly: Does that actually work for you?
Chrissy: I don't really know for sure yet. I'll tell you after the test on Friday.
Kelly: I like to use shorthand note ta... | Kelly thinks Chrissy's note looks like a doodle and Kelly likes to use shorthand note-taking. Chrissy believes it's better to spend less time writing. |
train_1262 | Jeni: David, what do you want to do after graduation?
David: I suppose I should choose one from the'Best Career List', to be a public officer, what do you think?
Jeni: That sounds like a hot job, right? But in my opinion, you ought not to choose one career from that so-called list, and you need to take your interests, ... | David supposes he will be a public officer. Jeni advises him to ask for suggestions from a career counselor. |
train_1263 | Arabelle: Is that your phone?
Ellsworth: yes, it's my new business phone. Do you like it?
Arabelle: it's very impressive. Can you use the Internet on your phone?
Ellsworth: yes, it's got wireless Internet access.
Arabelle: that's really convenient. Does it have the Bluetooth?
Ellsworth: yes, but I don't really use it t... | Ellsworth has a new business phone with multiple features. Arabelle borrows it to check Arabelle's email and finds Ellsworth has a voicemail message. Ellsworth is surprised that Arabelle knows so much about the phone. Arabelle's phone quit working and Ellsworth suggests going to buy a new one. |
train_1264 | Emmey: What are you doing to your house?
Roseanna: We're redecorating our living room.
Emmey: What are you going to do to it?
Roseanna: First, we're going to change the curtains, then we're going to paint the walls.
Emmey: What colour are you going to paint them?
Roseanna: Pale yellow.
Emmey: What else are you going to... | Roseanna tells Emmey how they will redecorate the living room. |
train_1265 | Caty: Excuse me, which one is of the highest quality here?
Lilllie: This one. It is of the best quality and excellently tailored as well. You may try it on.
Caty: That is nice. But I don't quite like the collar.
Lilllie: The collar? It is just the collar that is popular with young people in Shanghai.
Caty: I don't care... | Caty doesn't like the collar of a product and thinks it's too expensive but sill buys it according to Lilllie's suggestions. |
train_1266 | Connor: Hi! Someone has reported a fault on one of your copiers.
Ilyssa: That's right. I'm glad you're here. It hasn't been working properly for the last few days.
Connor: When was it serviced?
Ilyssa: Just a couple of weeks ago. It's usually very reliable.
Connor: What's actually wrong with it?
Ilyssa: Well, it's maki... | Ilyssa tells Connor a copier hasn't been working properly for days. Connor will have a look at it. |
train_1267 | Sheldon: I'm quite upset! I want a new room and a refund for tonight.
Tawnya: Forgive me, sir, I haven't been told what the problem is.
Sheldon: I'm about to be swept away by millions of cockroaches!
Tawnya: My apologies, sir. We'll transfer you to a new room at once and give you a full refund.
Sheldon: Thank you. I di... | Sheldon complains about the cockroaches. Tawnya will give him a new room and a full refund. |
train_1268 | Caitlin: Did you even bother to go to school today?
Penn: Yeah, I went. Did you go?
Caitlin: No, I didn't feel like it.
Penn: That's nice, have you been to the movies lately?
Caitlin: No, but that was a random change of subject.
Penn: It may have been random, but have you?
Caitlin: I haven't lately.
Penn: I would love ... | Caitlin didn't go to school today. Penn might go to see the movies rather than going to school tomorrow. |
train_1269 | Rosamond: Can your dog do any tricks?
Nichols: Sure he can. He can shake hands, roll over, and even play dead.
Rosamond: I wish I had a dog. My cat can't do any tricks.
Nichols: Yeah, but sometimes Bingo wants to play with me, but I don't have time.
Rosamond: So who takes care of him then?
Nichols: My little brother li... | Rosamond says Rosamond's cat can't do tricks and Rosamond can't give her a bath every week because she hates water. Nichols thinks Rosamond should get a dog. |
train_1270 | Morgan: are you ready for the meeting?
Winthrop: yes, come on in. how's your new job going?
Morgan: it's challenging, but I'm enjoying it quite a bit.
Winthrop: that's great. I knew you'd do a good job as a manager.
Morgan: thanks a lot.
Winthrop: how's your assistant manager getting on?
Morgan: well, that's part of th... | Morgan thinks Morgan's new job as a manager is challenging but Morgan is enjoying it. The problem is that the assistant manager doesn't seem to be able to work in management. Winthrop may transfer him to the design department. |
train_1271 | Iris: Mon and I got in another fight, Boris.
Boris: oh, Iris! what was it about this time?
Iris: it was over food. I simply wanted some fried chicken but she said no.
Boris: I believe she was right. You must know that fried foods contain a lot of fat.
Iris: oh, she keeps saying that. She never allows me to have them.
B... | Iris's mother and Boris's mother both believe in a healthy diet. Iris fights with her mother about that but Boris is grateful for his mother and suggests Iris take her mother's advice. |
train_1272 | Jocelyn: that was a great party. Thanks for saying behind to help me clear up.
Jemie: it certainly was a great party. It's a pity that a glass and a plate got broken and someone spilled a drink over here.
Jocelyn: I expected that something might get broken. That doesn't bother me. That spilled drink won't leave a stain... | Jemie stays behind to help Jocelyn clear up after the party. Jemie thinks it was a great party and likes the people and food at the party. Jemie cleaned up the spilled drink and they will start on the washing up. |
train_1273 | Ilana: I'm sorry, sir. I'm going to have to ask you to leave.
the lady: What? I was just having a friendly conversation with the lady here. . .
Ilana: Well, she apparently doesn't think it's so friendly. Let's go.
the lady: I think there's been a misunderstanding!
Ilana: You'd better cooperate with me, sir, or. . .
the... | Ilana asks the lady to leave but the lady thinks there's been a misunderstanding. |
train_1274 | Anitra: What do you think we need to do to get our new branch office running well?
Kayla: First, I'd make sure that we have a good, local, corporate lawyer. He or she will know all the local laws and regulations.
Anitra: That's very important. A friend recommended a good law firm to me. We'll need someone to hire staff... | Anitra and Kayla will need a lawyer and send one of their HR people to hire staff for their new branch office. Anitra chose the location in the northeast of the city. Kayla has signed two contracts and hopes the branch office will open next month with the advertising campaign prepared. |
train_1275 | Georgetta: Hi, have you got the exact number of people who are going take part in this activity?
Ameline: Yes, there are 62 in totals, and 2 of them still can't be sure.
Georgetta: They always push the time. How many of them are over fifty?
Ameline: 6. So we should give them special attention. Some of them don't have a... | Georgetta and Ameline are preparing for an activity. They have got 62 people, including 6 over fifty. They plan to get two buses and let people choose the activities they like. They will get the medicine ready this afternoon. Ameline will get all people's phone numbers. |
train_1276 | Jeannie: The government is going to organize a folk-custom activity at the end of the month. And our community is supposed to put on a performance.
Germain: What kind of performance? A lion dance?
Jeannie: Stuff like that but I think the lion dance is a bit too difficult and dangerous.
Germain: Sure, you'll be dancing ... | Jeannie and Germain decide to do Range Dance for the folk-custom activity. They will focus on the retired people and ask a travel agency to be their sponsor. |
train_1277 | Margot: Do you have any plan to buy a house in this city?
Amaleta: Absolutely we need a house here. But what makes me upset is the prices in this city.
Margot: Our monthly salary can not buy one square meter of the house here.
Amaleta: It is depressing to hear the price goes higher and higher.
Margot: More and more peo... | Margot and Amaleta are upset because the house price in this city goes higher and higher and they cannot afford it. They also discuss the reasons behind it. |
train_1278 | JoAnn: What did her boss say to you?
Shannon: He asked me to beef up in the work.
JoAnn: Yeah. You look so unhappy recently. What's the matter.
Shannon: Nothing, thanks. I am just not in the mood these days. | Shannon tells JoAnn Shannon's not in the mood for working. |
train_1279 | Mead: I will take the coat. Do you receive checks?
Herold: Yes, of course.
Mead: Here you are. Please give me a receipt.
Herold: Sorry, sir, you have to pay in the check-out counter. It's there.
Mead: OK, please wrap it for me first. | Herold asks Mead to pay in the check-out counter. |
train_1280 | Hewett: Would you like to order now?
Fayina: This all looks good! I think we know what we want.
Hewett: Please let me point out the chef's special, which is blackened catfish.
Fayina: I am dieting, so could the chef prepare the food with no extra sauce?
Hewett: We are always happy to adjust our cooking to meet your nee... | Fayina is dieting and wants vegetarian entrees. Hewett gives some recommendations and will serve Fayina's salad with Fayina's dinner. |
train_1281 | Brandea: I came in to see how my home inspection went.
Kimberley: First of all, I need to share what the purpose of a home inspection is. Do you understand what I was doing there?
Brandea: I had a home inspection before, but didn't really understand it.
Kimberley: I help you spot potential problems with the home before... | Kimberley helps Brandea to spot potential problems with the home before Brandea purchases it and finds the house has a very outdated electrical system and unsafe outlets. |
train_1282 | Bill: Hello? Ms. Patterson? This is Bill from Workmate calling. I'm just wondering if you had a chance to look over the estimate I sent for your gala dinner project next month. . . As I said in my email, we can help you with production according to your needs, but we will only be able to give insite management support ... | Ms. Patterson finds Bill's estimate for the gala dinner project is not quite what they had in mind. Bill finds that Ms. Patterson decided to opt for version 7 but Bill used version 12. Bill will fix it. |
train_1283 | Harmony: OK, so are you ready to learn how to bake a cake?
Brooke: Almost, let me just put my apron on.
Harmony: OK, so the first thing we are going to do is pre-heat the oven, that way we have it at the desired temperature once we finish preparing everything. Set it to three hundred and seventy five degrees Fahrenheit... | Harmony teaches Brooke how to bake a cake. The steps include pre-heating the oven, making the batter, mixing the ingredients, preparing the baking pan, and baking. Brooke finds it was a lot easier than Brooke thought. |
train_1284 | Sabina: Hello, Room Reservation Service. May I help you?
Mrs. Davinson: Yes. This is Mrs. Davinson. I'd like to reserve a two-room suite for tonight.
Sabina: Let me see. Yeah, There are two such rooms left. May I have your name please?
Mrs. Davinson: Mrs. Davinson. Mary Davison. M-A-R-Y, mary. D-A-V-I-N-S-O-N. Davison.... | Sabina helps Mrs. Davinson to reserve a two-room suite for tonight. |
train_1285 | Frank: Frank, we've got a problem. We don't have enough money to pay the rent this month. I think I'd better ask Mon and Dad for a loan, or ask my boss for a raise.
Yoshi: Well, I don't know. But maybe I'd better not take another English course this semester. | Frank and Frank talk about how to pay the rent. |
train_1286 | Emmanuel: What was it like working with those young stars?
Fiann: It was a great group, I always got mad when people said that we didn't get along, just because we're girls, there was never a fight. We had a great time. | Fiann tells Emmanuel working with the young stars was great. |
train_1287 | Melonie: I'm fed up with sitting on packing cases, Joe. Don't you think we should buy at least two chairs?
Joe: Do you know how much new chairs cost? One cheap comfortable armchair is eighty pounds.
Melonie: Yes, I know. It's terrible. But I have an idea. Why don't we look for chairs at a street market? I've always wan... | Melonie wants to sit on chairs instead of packing cases but Joe thinks new chairs are expensive. They decide to have a look at the street market tomorrow. |
train_1288 | Meier: We were advised to have a holiday by the lake. What's your opinion?
Dione: I suggest we go to the seashore. I love it there.
Meier: But it is too far away. How about going to the mountains?
Dione: That's a good idea. | Meier and Dione decide to go to the mountains for holiday. |
train_1289 | Chris Cucksy: Hello, everyone. Welcome to our program. Today, we are fortunate to have a special guest with us. Some of you may have heard of him before. He's an artist. His works have received many prizes and have been shown in over one hundred exhibitions across the country - Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, to n... | Chris Cucksy interviews Chris Cucksy, an artist, in Chris Cucksy's program. Chris introduces himself and tells Chris Cucksy he started drawing very early and he was inspired by nature. |
train_1290 | Rycca: Oh, Mrs. Smith. Can I take the test now? I just ..., oh.
Mrs. Smith: Excuse me? What do you mean? The test ended 10 minutes ago, and you weren't there to take it. Sorry.
Rycca: Oh, Mrs. Smith. Come on. Come on. That's not fair.
Mrs. Smith: What do you mean it's not fair. Everyone else was there. So, why weren't ... | Rycca wants to take a test but the test has ended. Rycca explains the bus didn't come on time, but Mrs. Smith realizes it's a lie. Then Rycca blames the alarm clock. Mrs. Smith asks Rycca to accept the consequences because Rycca made some bad choices. Mrs. Smith thinks Rycca should not shift the blame here and weasel o... |
train_1291 | Lianna: Why do we have to walk to the station? And where is it?
Alyce: It's just down that road...I think.
Lianna: Look! There's a policeman! Ask him the way.
Alyce: All right. I'll go and ask him.
Lianna: (pause for 6 seconds) So,what did he say?
Alyce: Well, we have to walk down this road, take the first turning on t... | Lianna and Alyce are going to the station. Lianna suggests taking a taxi after Alyce asks a policeman the way. Alyce thinks they can get there quickly on foot but changes Alyce's mind when Alyce realizes how heavy their bags are. |
train_1292 | Reeta: Well, this must be the National Library.
Lianna: I guess so. Oh, no! I don't think it's open today. Look, it says 'Closed Tuesdays'.
Reeta: Well, we'll just have to come back tomorrow.
Lianna: But we're supposed to go on that tour tomorrow.
Reeta: Oh, that's right. I forgot all about it. How about the day after ... | Reeta and Lianna will come back to the library the day after tomorrow. |
train_1293 | Cathy: Now, Cathy, do we know when the visitors from India are coming?
Catha: We offered them 3 choices, the end of March, the middle of April and the beginning of May. And they chose the earliest one, which is good actually with the exams coming up in May.
Cathy: Right. And how many are coming? Did you say about 12?
C... | Cathy tells Cathy 10 visitors from India are coming at the end of March. They are planning a welcome party, a talk on how computers are being used in the classroom, and some sightseeing along the coast. |
train_1294 | Helen: Mike, I'm going to Washington tomorrow, do you have anything to be taken to professor Yang?
Mike: Yes, Helen. I finished the article, if you will take it to him that will save me a trip.
Helen: I'm glad to.
Mike: Please ask him to read the article and point out any mistakes and I will try to correct them when I ... | Helen will help to take Mike's paper to Professor Yang in Washington and ask Yang to point out the mistakes. |
train_1295 | Mauritz: The WHO reports about 1. 6 billion adults were overweight. Of which at least 400 million were too fat.
Bernadene: Fatness can bring more trouble for People.
Mauritz: What's worse, men who were overweight at the age of 18 had nearly 50% less chance of being married by their 30s and 40s.
Bernadene: You mean wome... | Mauritz tells Bernadene about how fatness may bring trouble to people. Bernadene will watch Bernadene's weight. |
train_1296 | Jenny: You look so fit, Nathan? What do you often do at the gym?
Nathan: Well, I try to work on specific back and lower back muscles with barbells. But I don't like gyms so much, you know.
Jenny: Why not?
Nathan: Because I find that many gyms are not really gyms, there just socializing places. You just sit on a machine... | Nathan tells Jenny he doesn't like gyms because they are just socializing places. |
train_1297 | 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?
Catherine: since nineteen eighty two, but when I went there in nineteen eight... | Susan Hill interviews Susan Hill, a Londoner who lives and works in Italy, on Susan Hill's program, Working Abroad. Susan went to Italy in 1982 and got a job there. She now works as a designer. She thinks her industry has become more competitive since 1982. |
train_1298 | Delcina: Tina, my shirt is too tight, isn't it? Some of my friends were laughing at me today.
Tina: Yes, it is a little tight. Let's buy you a new one. Oh look here, dear. This shirt costs only $24 on the Internet. I've seen it for 40 in the shops.
Delcina: But don't you think it looks rather unfashionable?
Tina: No, I... | Tina wants to buy Delcina a new shirt online and persuades Delcina that there's a third party safety control and they can return the T-shirt if Delcina's not satisfied. Delcina agrees to try. |
train_1299 | Cosette: Hello, I'd like to mail these books and clothes to Australia. How much will that cost?
Patrik: It depends on how much they weigh. Let's see, it's 5 pounds. So that will be $30.
Cosette: Let me take some stuff out to make it cheaper. There, how much now?
Patrik: It's 4 pounds now, so that will be $25.
Cosette: ... | Cosette wants to mail some books and clothes to Australia. Cosette keeps taking out some stuff until it only costs $15 and refuses Patrik's offer on insurance and express shipping. |
train_1300 | Lorne: Aren't you getting off at the next stop?
Devonne: You're right. That's where I usually get off for the office. But it's early so I thought I'd stay on as far as the High Street and do a couple of things there.
Lorne: Some shopping?
Devonne: Yes, after I've given this book back, I've just finished the last chapte... | Devonne tells Lorne Devonne will get off at the High Street to do some shopping after paying the fine for a late book return. |
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