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train_12201 | Lew: What can I do for you today?
Dannie: I need to buy a new refrigerator today.
Lew: Were you looking at a particular refrigerator?
Dannie: I like that Kenmore refrigerator.
Lew: This particular refrigerator is a very good choice.
Dannie: Tell me about it.
Lew: Not only is it affordable, but it comes with all the app... | Dannie needs to buy a new refrigerator and like the Kenmore refrigerator. Lew says it's a good choice and introduces it. |
train_12202 | Vijay: Hello. Dr. Brown's Dental Office. How can I help you?
Susan Smith: Hi, this is Susan Smith. I'm calling about my appointment with Doctor Brown today at 3
Vijay: What happened?
Susan Smith: I got the flu. I have a fever and a headache. Can I cancel my appointment?
Vijay: Sure, you can, but you'll be charged for $... | Susan phones to cancel her appointment with Dr. Brown because she got the flu. Vijay tells her she'll be charged for $10 for the delayed cancellation. |
train_12203 | Terri-Jo: Good morning, Diane Davies. Can I help you?
Diane Davies: Yes, I'd like to get some insurance for the contents of my home.
Terri-Jo: Fine. When did you move into the house?
Diane Davies: A couple of weeks ago, and it's an apartment actually. I was told by the landlord that it would be a good idea to get some ... | Diane Davies just moved into a two-bedroom apartment on the second floor in Biggins St and comes to Terri-Jo to get some insurance for the contents of it. Davies wants to insure a fridge, a stereo system, a couple of watches, CDs, and books. Terri-Jo tells Davies it comes to $184.00 for twelve-month insurance. Davies w... |
train_12204 | Janetta: Anything interesting in the paper today?
Jeanelle: Let's have a look. Well, yeah, there are a few here that might interest us. Here's one for just under 400. It only has one bedroom but it sounds nice. Near a park. It'd be nice to live near a park.
Janetta: Mm. But, you know, 390 seems expensive for just one b... | Janetta and Jeanelle are reading the paper looking for a satisfying apartment. They find a two-bedroom apartment with furniture for just over 400 on Metealfe and think it's suitable. |
train_12205 | Tracy: I'd like to plant some flowers and bushes in the front and back yards. I noticed the other day that we are the only people on our street that don't have a garden.
Brice: Well, I'm not sure. It will cost a lot of money and take a lot of time. Are you doing it just to fit in with everyone else?
Tracy: No, that's n... | Tracy wants to have a garden to make their house look better. Though it'll cost lots of money and time, Brice agrees to go to the local garden center and pick out some things. |
train_12206 | Andi: Excuse me, I'm trying to do some work. I'm afraid your children are making a lot of noise. Don't they ever go to sleep?
Percy: I'm sorry. They are noisy. But you know it's difficult to keep boys quiet.
Andi: I couldn't work and I couldn't sleep at night. And I was woken by the noise they made early this morning.
... | Andi complains about the noise that Percy's children make. Percy's sorry but she can do nothing about it. |
train_12207 | Byron: Julia, I want to talk to you.
Julia: What?
Byron: I am wondering if you are dating anyone now?
Julia: No, so what?
Byron: What do you think of me?
Julia: I think you're great. But what on earth do you want to say?
Byron: I think I have fallen in love with you.
Julia: Really?
Byron: Yes, I have been in love... | Byron tells Julia Byron fell in love with her. Julia hopes Byron can remember that love her, love her dog. |
train_12208 | Orville: Who's that over here?
Ivett: That's the new teacher.
Orville: What do you think of the teacher?
Ivett: She's very nice.
Orville: What does she teach?
Ivett: English, of course.
Orville: Is she your teacher?
Ivett: Yes. She teaches our class three times a week.
Orville: Can she speak Chinese to her stud... | Ivett tells Orville about Ivett's new English teacher who's over there. |
train_12209 | Jess: I need to find somewhere to park.
Palmer: Off campus or on campus?
Jess: I need to find a space on campus.
Palmer: Why don't you park in the parking structure for students?
Jess: Where is the parking structure at?
Palmer: It's on the west side of the campus.
Jess: Do you know if the parking structure is ful... | Jess needs to park the car on campus. Palmer suggests the parking structure for students and asks Jess to see if it's full. |
train_12210 | Jenny: How time flies!
Evvy: May and Danny have already grown up.
Jenny: I can still remember our first date.
Evvy: Look at that big tree over there.
Jenny: Yeah, oh my god! It's still there. We have our first date right on there.
Evvy: Do you know that I fell in love with you at the first sight.
Jenny: You were ... | Jenny and Evvy are recalling their first date. It's been 20 years since they got married. |
train_12211 | Nissa: What does she do?
Bonnie: She works as a teller in a bank.
Nissa: Does she go to night school?
Bonnie: Yes. She goes three times a week.
Nissa: Why? What does she want to be?
Bonnie: She wants to be a manager.
Nissa: What classes does she take?
Bonnie: She takes classes in accounting and business. | Bonnie tells Nissa she is a teller in a bank and goes to night school. |
train_12212 | Neall: Hey Jack. Are you excited about starting work?
Jack: Yeah. I'm really looking forward to it.
Neall: What was more exciting, starting college or starting work?
Jack: They're pretty similar, but in different ways. I really can't decide. How about you?
Neall: For me, I think starting school was more exciting.
... | Neall thinks starting school was more exciting because school was going to be so much fun. Jack's looking forward to starting work to make it fun. |
train_12213 | Jenny: Jenny is very happy.
Mary: Why do you think she's happy?
Jenny: Her father is a CEO, so her family is very rich. They have a lot of money.
Mary: I don't think money is the same thing as happiness.
Jenny: That's true. Mary's family isn't very rich, but they love and respect each other and live a happy life.
Mary:... | Jenny and Mary agree that money isn't the same thing as happiness. |
train_12214 | Nerte: Here with us is Marsha Ward, author of Save Your Child, which has been sold over 10,000 copies in Britain. Welcome, Marsha. Is there a lot to child safety in the home?
Marsha Ward: Definitely. Did you know that more than a million children in Britain every year require hospital treatment for accidents that happe... | Nerte interviews Marsha Ward, author of Save Your Child. Ward talks about how to prevent children from accidents in the home, and Ward thinks the kitchen is the most dangerous room. |
train_12215 | Jemimah: Did you have a nice weekend Charlie?
Charlie: Not really, I went camping with my family.
Jemimah: That sounds fun.
Charlie: It wasn't, camping is so boring. I didn't have any service on my phone, so I couldn't check Facebook or Twitter the whole weekend.
Jemimah: That doesn't sound like a big deal, didn't you ... | Charlie went camping, but he thinks it's boring because he couldn't check Facebook or Twitter. Jemimah advises him to enjoy life without social media. |
train_12216 | Hakim: Hello Rick, I've come to say goodbye to you.
Rick: Are you going back to your country Canada?
Hakim: No, I'll travel in Europe with my parents as this term is over. I want to go to France. But my parents preferred Germany. We'll travel for 2 months.
Rick: Wow, the whole summer vacation, wish you an enjoyable hol... | Hakim'll travel in Europe for two months and comes to say goodbye to Rick. |
train_12217 | Lena: Are you going on to graduate school when you get your BA?
Trevar: I have considered going on for a Masters degree, but I may put off getting it.
Lena: Why is that?
Trevar: I think I'd like to work for a while before I start graduate school.
Lena: I've considered working for a while. But I don't want to put off le... | Trevar may put off getting a Master's degree to work. Lena doesn't want to put off learning Chinese, but Trevar suggests finishing the graduate program first. |
train_12218 | Myron: What about you Brian? How much time do you spend on the Internet?
Brian: Not a lot. My computer is a bit slow. I find it frustrating.
Myron: But you must admit it is great for getting information.
Brian: Oh, sure.
Myron: Well, I spend a lot of time on the Internet. What I like is being able to keep in contact wi... | Brian doesn't spend much time on the Internet while Myron does to keep in contact with Myron's family. Brian hates the junk mails, and Myron thinks the Internet costs a lot. |
train_12219 | Maritsa: Hey Susie, can I borrow your car tonight?
Susie: No, the last time you borrowed it, you returned it with the gas tank empty.
Maritsa: Did I? I'm sorry baby. I promise to fill the tank this time.
Susie: What do you need it for?
Maritsa: I want to take my mom out to dinner.
Susie: And I'm not invited?
Maritsa: Y... | Maritsa wants to borrow Susie's car to take his mom out to dinner. Susie wants to meet Maritsa's mom, and Maritsa agrees. |
train_12220 | Paul Daddy Lee: Hello there. I'm Paul Daddy Lee. And there is fun time. I'm very happy to welcome actress Gemma Louis today.
Gemma Louis: Thank you.
Paul Daddy Lee: Actually, shouldn't I call you a film star rather than an actress? After all, you've been world famous since making the film Starshine 2 years ago, haven't... | Gemma Louis tells Paul Daddy Lee She enjoyed making the film, Starshine, but she wants to be a stage actress. Gemma talks about how she got the part as the lead with no film experience and her future work plans. |
train_12221 | Higgins: Are you ready to order?
Lisbeth: I think that we have a pretty good idea of what we would like to order.
Higgins: Let me tell you about the specials of the day, which are chicken in a wine sauce with capers, and grilled garlic shrimp.
Lisbeth: I was wondering if the chef could leave off the sauce.
Higgins: The... | Higgins introduces the specials of the day to Lisbeth, but Lisbeth wants vegetarian selections. Lisbeth will split the roasted vegetable and garlic pizza. |
train_12222 | Chris: Hello, could I speak to Allison, please?
Allison: I'm sorry ; he's out at the moment.
Chris: When do you expect him back?
Allison: I think he'll be back in about an hour at least.
Chris: Well, may I leave a message?
Allison: Yes, of course.
Chris: Would you please ask him to call Chris when he gets back?
Allison... | Chris calls Allison but Allison's out, so Chris leaves his number and asks Allison to tell Allison to call back. |
train_12223 | Sherry: Please sit down.
Carleigh: Thank you.
Sherry: From reading over your resume, I assume your English is quite good. Have you had any experience in the writing field?
Carleigh: No, I haven ' t had any professional experience, but I have always been interested in creative writing.
Sherry: Have you ever had a foreig... | Sherry is interviewing Carleigh. Carleigh hasn't had any professional experience but has been interested in creative writing. Carleigh had an Australian instructor and was the editor of a newspaper. Carleigh wants to be an overseas reporter but would also be glad to do routine work sometimes as a start. Sherry will inf... |
train_12224 | Olia: Excuse me. Where is the way out?
Maureene: Well, that's what I'm looking for myself.
Olia: It's very confusing in here, isn't it?
Maureene: Absolutely. Oh, do you see a sign there?
Olia: It should be the way out.
Maureene: OK. Let's go and see. | Olia and Maureene are looking for the way out. |
train_12225 | Sax: The last thing to be ignored at a Chinese dinner table is to keep modest.
Netty: Does that suggest diners avoid speaking much? The same is true in the West.
Sax: No, absolutely not! On the contrary, you'll be considered a well-connected, sociable man, if you keep involved in the conversation all the time. But alwa... | Sax tells Netty about keeping modest as a Chinese table manner. It includes keeping a low profile before the senior, waiting for the beginning of a meal, and keeping the dining pace with others. |
train_12226 | George: Hello, Ken.
Ken: Hello, George.
George: Have you just been to the cinema?
Ken: Yes, I have.
George: What ' s on?
Ken: Paris in the Spring.
George: Oh, I ' Ve already seen it. I saw it on television last year. It ' s an old film, but it ' s very good.
Ken: Paris is a beautiful city. I have never been there. Have... | Ken watched a film named 'Paris in the Spring'. Both Ken and George think the film is good. Ken has been to Paris in the spring but it rained all the time. |
train_12227 | Menard: I'd like to set a fixed time for this meeting before we finish today. Can you all take a look at your schedules?
Harlin: Thursday mornings are usually the slowest around here. Why don't we set it for Thursday at 10:00 a. m. ?
Menard: That's out for me. I already have a standard meeting on Thursdays at 9:30 a. m... | Menard and Harlin are trying to set a fixed time for the meeting. |
train_12228 | Artur: Excuse me, can you tell me where Main Street is?
Clemmie: Turn left at the second light and then go straight for two blocks.
Artur: Is it far?
Clemmie: No. It's only a five-minute walk. You can't miss it.
Artur: Thanks a lot.
Clemmie: You're welcome. | Artur asks Clemmie the way to Main Street and the distance. |
train_12229 | Paddie: Excuse me. Are these chips on sale?
Spud: Yes. You will save 90 cents on each bag.
Paddie: Is there any limit?
Spud: No, no limit. You can take as many as you want.
Paddie: That's good. Thanks.
Spud: You're welcome. | Spud tells Paddie there's no limit of the discounted chips. |
train_12230 | Ethyl: Have you got any plans for the coming holiday?
Marcelo: Yes, I have a very special one. I will be doing volunteer work in a zoo for two weeks. A friend of mine working there told me the other day that they were in need of some volunteer keepers. I was very interested. So I asked him to get me the application for... | Marcelo will be doing a volunteer keeper in a zoo during the coming holiday and Marcelo is looking forward to hearing more about it. |
train_12231 | Salman: Hey, what's up?
Tim: Oh, nothing.
Salman: What were you writing?
Tim: ( Laugh ) All right. You caught me in the act. I finally worked up the nerve to ask Diana out. I was just writing a note to put on her desk.
Salman: You mean you're going to ask her out in a note? You big chicken!
Tim: I admit it. I'm a wuss.... | Salman finds Tim is writing a note to ask Diana out because Tim is afraid of getting tongue-tied. Salman then tells Tim that Diana wants to go to the office party with Tim and Tim is excited. Salman gives the note from Diana to Tim. |
train_12232 | Jason: hello, Kate! How are you doing?
Kate: fine, thanks. How are you?
Jason: fine. How are your term papers?
Kate: oh, my lord. I haven't really started them.
Jason: how could it be? They are due two weeks later.
Kate: I know but I was busy with my part-time job the last few days.
Jason: Kate, you know, I am thinking... | Kate hasn't started writing term papers because she was busy with her part-time job. Jason is considering getting a part-time job for money but is also too busy. Kate admits she doesn't balance the schoolwork and job well. |
train_12233 | Jenilee: ORG! It must be so late where you are. What time is it?
Olag: just after 2 am.
Jenilee: what's wrong? Can't sleep?
Olag: nope, actually I was waiting for you. I have something big to tell you.
Jenilee: really? What is it?
Olag: I have an offer to work for a company in your city today?
Jenilee: I can't believe ... | Olag has a job offer in Jenilee's city. Olag decides to visit this city before receiving the offer and asks about Jenilee's free time to hang out together. Jenilee is looking forward to meeting Olag. |
train_12234 | Garvy: Hi, Bob, everything okay?
Bob: more or less. There's just one thing bothering me.
Garvy: oh? What's that?
Bob: well, you know I have some students studying for their master's degree. One of them tried to give me a gift that kind made me uneasy.
Garvy: what gift?
Bob: it's an Egyptian carpet. The student came to ... | Bob refuses a gift, an Egyptian carpet, sent by a student because although Bob is honored, he thinks it's too expansive to accept. He is worried that the student mistakes his refusal as a rejection of a bribe. |
train_12235 | Anallese: ( Before Christmas Party ) Are you ready for the Christmas party tonight
Brooke: Almost. I have to get dressed. It's a formal party and I have special party make up!
Anallese: Use this lipstick and it will make your lips shine!
Brooke: Great! Uh, remember that there's a gift exchange, too. We all have to brin... | Anallese suggests Brooke using the lipstick and Brooke reminds Anallese of bringing a gift to the party. Later Brooke gets what she wants but Anallese gets nothing. |
train_12236 | Sullivan: Do you feel all right? You look Pale.
Virgil: All my joints seem to hurt and I have a terrible headache.
Sullivan: Have you taken your temperature?
Virgil: No, not yet, but I do feel a little feverish.
Sullivan: How long have you been feeling this way?
Virgil: Only since this morning.
Sullivan: Oh, probably y... | Virgil has a terrible headache and feels feverish since this morning. Sullivan thinks that Virgil works too hard. |
train_12237 | Brooke: the dinner was really good. It knocked my socks off.
Daphne: that's very kind of you to say so. Let's try some after-dinner wines.
Brooke: great. Sweet wines are my favorite. They always make a great finish to a decisions meal.
Daphne: do you prefer brandy or ports.
Brooke: port, please.
Daphne: excellent choic... | Brooke and Daphne try port wines after dinner. Brooke likes the port and Daphne invites Brooke to try Canadian ice wine next time. |
train_12238 | Jotham: How much is it?
Gilbert: 6 500 yuan. You will get it on the price tag.
Jotham: It s a little overpriced. Is there any discount on this laptop?
Gilbert: Its already very cheap. Let's make it 6 000 yuan.
Jotham: I'd buy this if it were cheaper. How about 5 000 yuan?
Gilbert: Hum. . . I say 5 500 yuan. That's as c... | Jotham wants to buy a laptop and bargains with Gilbert over its price. Finally, they agree on 5500 yuan. |
train_12239 | Avram: Tell me about yourself and your past experience.
Onlea: For the past 3 years, I have been working in China East Airlines Corporation Limited. I'm very tolerant of people and have been told that this is one of my strengths. I feel I have a lot to offer as a team member.
Avram: Why are you interested in this occup... | Avram is interviewing Onlea. Onlea has been working in China East Airlines Corporation Limited and wants to be a stewardess. Onlea answers about the chief characteristics and answers the questions related to personality, accidents of passengers, starting time, and salary expectations. |
train_12240 | Laraine: Shall we discuss the packing? You know, a well-designed package helps sell the goods, so the products must not only be superior in quality, but also attractive in appearance. I'd like to see the sample of packing.
Agnese: We have made a lot of improvement in packing. You are welcome to see the sample in the sh... | Laraine wants to see the sample of the blouse package. Agnese shows it and describe how they will pack those blouses inside and outside, which could attract customers. |
train_12241 | Chrisy: Have you bought War Craft 2 yet?
Mechwarrior: Yeah! I bought it the day it was released.
Chrisy: How do you like it?
Mechwarrior: It's a great game. There are a lot of new characters.
Chrisy: Did it cost very much
Mechwarrior: It cost about thirty. Most games cost about that much.
Chrisy: Mechwarrior is such a ... | Mechwarrior bought the newly released game War Craft 2 and it cost about 30. Both Chrisy and Mechwarrior think Mechwarrior is a good game. |
train_12242 | Benny: Could you please cover for me two hours this morning?
Brandie: Sure. Any specific reason I should know about in case people ask where you are.
Benny: I have to see the dentist. We have an appointment for this morning from 9 to 11 o'clock. So if there is any phone call, please pick up for me. If there is somethin... | Benny asks Brandie to cover for Benny two hours because Benny has to see s dentist. Brandie agrees. |
train_12243 | Mary Chang: Hello. I'd like to change my reservation for March 19. My name is Mary Chang.
Vikky: Ah, yes, Miss Chang. What seems to be the problem?
Mary Chang: Well, I'd like to change the date to March 20, and make that for two singles, not one.
Vikky: Very well. That can be arranged. | Vikky helps Mary Chang change the reservation date. |
train_12244 | Cornela: Hello sir, how may I help you?
Ricki: I would like to buy some flowers, please. Something really nice.
Cornela: I see, may I ask what the occasion is?
Ricki: It's not really an occasion, it's more like I'm sorry.
Cornela: Very well. This arrangement here is very popular among regretful husbands and boyfriends.... | Ricki wants some flowers to apologize and Cornela recommends some packages but Ricki keeps asking for a bigger one. Cornela asks what Ricki did and Ricki answers that he insinuated that she is getting chubbier. Ricki gets mad asks him to leave. |
train_12245 | Rowland: Hello. I am calling to apply for the job as an airlines staff. I'd like to check it. Is it part-time or a full-time job?
Dorthy: OK, the job is a full-time one.
Rowland: What does the job description say?
Dorthy: We need a person with ability and flexibility. | Rowland asks Dorthy about a job as an airline staff. |
train_12246 | Neddie: I'd like you to bring me some food.
Anestassia: Just name it, sir.
Neddie: Please send up a bottle of champagne, lobster tail, and filet mignon, medium rare.
Anestassia: Regrettably, we're currently out of filet mignon. May I suggest the porterhouse instead?
Neddie: Sure, I love porterhouse, too.
Anestassia: Wo... | Neddie orders champagne, lobster tail, and porterhouse since filet mignon is out of stock. Anestassia recommends chocolate-covered strawberries to Neddie but Neddie is allergic to it. |
train_12247 | Agretha: Are you OK?
Laura: I'm fine. I'm just so touched by the sad story.
Agretha: So I can say now that you must have enjoyed the opera. Which scene is your favorite?
Laura: I love them all. But if I had to name one as the best, I would say it's the ending.
Agretha: What's it about? You know, I couldn't help falling... | Laura's favorite is the ending of the opera but Agretha was falling asleep and missed it, so Laura tells Agretha the ending of the opera, which Agretha thinks is impressive. They both like the leading actress who has an impressive voice. |
train_12248 | Denise: You're here today to argue your ticket?
Jeffrey: I am.
Denise: Plead your case.
Jeffrey: The police officer that pulled me over said I was speeding.
Denise: Were you speeding when you got pulled over?
Jeffrey: I was not speeding.
Denise: How fast were you going?
Jeffrey: In a 40 mph zone, I was only going about... | Jeffrey comes to Denise to argue about the speeding ticket. Jeffrey states that Jeffrey was not speeding, then Denise lets Jeffrey go without any fine because the officer is not here. |
train_12249 | Anitra: Do I have to talk to the interviewer or just leave my application?
Emmye: You should communicate with the interviewer whose company you are interested in, and make a good impression on him or her. In that case, your chance of success will be greater.
Anitra: What should I do in the fair?
Emmye: You should take ... | Emmye advises Anitra to communicate with the interviewer and then leave the resume in the fair. |
train_12250 | Tom.: Hi, Tess. What are you going to do tomorrow?
Tess: Hi, Tom. I don't have much to do. Why?
Tom.: Shall we go for a picnic tomorrow? Let's go to National Park. It's beautiful there.
Tess: A good idea. When shall we start?
Tom.: At six in the morning. I've got some drinks and several kinds of food.
Tess: Good. I've ... | Tess and Tom plan to go for a picnic with drinks and food tomorrow. Tess will ask whether Jack and Mary can come. |
train_12251 | Marlie: How is the weather today?
Kassandra: Nice and bright, not too cold.
Marlie: Much better than yesterday, isn't it?
Kassandra: Yes. But it may be windy and colder later.
Marlie: I don't mind as long as it doesn't snow.
Kassandra: What was the temperature yesterday?
Marlie: It was five below.
Kassandra: I guess th... | Marlie and Kassandra think the weather is nice and bright today, and they hope for colder weather to skate on the ice. |
train_12252 | Allin: Hey Susan, are you interested in buying some used books for school? You can really save some money that way.
Susan: Well, what do you have?
Allin: Well, let's see. I have a science book called Today's World and I am selling it for 30 dollars.
Susan: 30. That's too expensive for a broken book like that.
Allin: Ma... | Allin suggests Susan buying some used books for school and Susan buys an Eglish writing book and a novel. She doesn't buy more textbooks because she thinks teachers always changes minds about textbooks. |
train_12253 | Kareem: Hello?
Kirsty: Dad, it's me, Kirsty.
Kareem: Kirsty! How are you?
Kirsty: I'm fine, but Still a little tired.
Kareem: I can imagine. What's the work like?
Kirsty: It's still too early to say. But I think it's going to be really good. It's a big company and everybody's been so kind and helpful.
Kareem: And how a... | Kirsty is calling her father and tells about the busy work in the big city. She has kind colleagues and now lives in an apartment close to work. |
train_12254 | Jeanne: How long are you going to be at the gas station?
Kurtis: I don't know for sure. Not long if they're not busy. Maybe an hour.
Jeanne: Could you drop me off at the department store? I want to look at some shoes they advertised on sale.
Kurtis: Sure. I'll probably go over to the stamp market and talk to Tim while ... | Jeanne asks to be dropped off at the department store for shopping while Kurtis is at the gas station. Kurtis will pick Jeanne up in an hour and a half. |
train_12255 | Nealon: Excuse me, I am looking for the textbook by a Professor Jordon for the marketing course.
Keeley: I am afraid it's out of stock. You'll have to order it. And it will take the publisher 3 weeks to send it to us. | The textbook that Nealon wants is out of stock. |
train_12256 | Oral: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?
Rutger: I'd like to buy a blue jacket. Do you have any blue jackets?
Oral: Yes. What size do you wear?
Rutger: I want Size M.
Oral: Here you are. Try it on and see whether it is all right for you.
Rutger: It's all right. I like it very much. How much is it?
Oral: 360 Yuan.
Rutge... | Rutger wants to buy a blue jacket but the first one is expensive. He takes a cheaper one finally. |
train_12257 | Nick: Do you think I could use your car tomorrow? I've got a date with this girl, see? And...
Neely: I see. Well , now you can have it as long as you bring it back by nine thirty.
Nick: Nine thirty? That's no good. Couldn't I have it a bit longer? Even if I fill up the tank?
Neely: I'm afraid not, Nick. That's the b... | Nick wants to use Neely's car for a date. Neely asks him to bring the car back by nine thirty. |
train_12258 | Quinn: I'm trying to decide what school to apply for.
Ethyl: Are you thinking about a public school or a private one?
Quinn: I'm not sure. What's the difference between them?
Ethyl: Public schools are usually state funded, whereas private schools usually get their funding elsewhere.
Quinn: Which is better?
Ethyl: ... | Quinn is applying for schools. Ethyl tells Quinn the differences between public schools and private schools. |
train_12259 | Jerzy: What courses are you going to take next year?
Robyn: Well, I am certainly going to take chemistry and physics, but I haven't decided on the other subjects yet. I'd like to take English.
Jerzy: Why are you going to take English with chemistry and physics?
Robyn: Because I want to study English literature. But ... | Robyn plans to take chemistry, physics, and English next year because Robyn hopes to be a research chemist after graduation. |
train_12260 | Nellie: Hello Mike! Would you like a drink?
Mike: No, thank you. I had too much to drink yesterday evening. I had a bad hangover this morning. My head felt terrible.
Nellie: Were you celebrating something?
Mike: Yes. It was a friend's birthday party. We drank all kinds of things-beer, wine and spirits. After midnigh... | Mike had a bad hangover because he drank a combination of alcoholic drinks at the birthday party last night. Nellie orders a coke for Mike and they are looking forward to the wine tasting tomorrow. |
train_12261 | Rikki: Excuse me, do you have the latest issue of Newsworld?
Elvina: Yes, this week's issue just came in. Here it is.
Rikki: How about Music Madness?
Elvina: Let me check. . . yes, we got the October issue a few days ago. It's on that shelf over there.
Rikki: Okay, I'll take these two magazines and a copy of Today'... | Rikki buys two magazines and a copy of Today's post from Elvina. |
train_12262 | Jessalyn: Sam, who is this in this picture?
Sam: Emm, oh, that's my brother, Chris. He went sailing that one time, but he didn't like it. He is a good climber though. He spends every weekend doing that.
Jessalyn: And is this him, too?
Sam: No, that's my uncle, Steve. He goes skiing 3 times a year. He likes playing bask... | Sam tells Sam about his brother Chris, uncle Steve and sister Laura in the picture and the sports they like. |
train_12263 | Oral: Hi Fiona, I've known the result of the writing competition that you entered. You've done a great piece of writing.
Fiona: Thank you. I wasn't really expecting to win.
Oral: So the results was a great surprise.
Fiona: Yes, but I guess I wasn't satisfied with my writing at all. Anyway, I know you're really good at ... | Fiona gets an unexpectedly good result of the writing competition. Fiona wants Oral to help her with writing. |
train_12264 | Lenette: Shelby Museum information desk, can I help you?
Andri: Yes, please. Could you tell me what the museum's opening hours are?
Lenette: Certainly, opening hours are from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm daily.
Andri: I see. Oh, and one more thing, how much does each ticket cost?
Lenette: Admission is $2.50 for adults and one do... | Lenette asks Andri about the opening time and the ticket price of Shelby Museum. |
train_12265 | Jim Green: Good morning. I'd like to join the school volunteer project, but I'm not sure what I should do.
Nona: OK, don't worry. Let me help you. What do you like doing?
Jim Green: I love writing stories.
Nona: Well, you must be good at telling stories. Am I right?
Jim Green: Yes, of course.
Nona: Then why not help us... | Nona helps Jim join the volunteer project and suggests that Jim can look after children and tell them stories on weekends since Jim loves writing stories. |
train_12266 | Andy: French is so hard, do you know what's the most difficult part for me?
Blake: The grammar?
Andy: Yes, but only one particular area. I can't remember if a word is male or female.
Blake: You have to just remember those.
Andy: But there are so many and I can't find a pattern. For instance, the moon is female and the ... | Andy thinks it difficult to learn French because it's hard to remember if a word is male or female. Blake encourages Andy. |
train_12267 | Doctor Wong: It was very nice of you to invite me.
Doloritas: I'm very glad you could come, Doctor Wong. What would you like?
Doctor Wong: This is my first time at a Chinese restaurant. Could you tell me the different features of Chinese food?
Doloritas: Generally speaking, Beijing food is a bit oily. Shanghai food is ... | Doloritas tells Doctor Wong about the different features of Chinese food when Wong comes to a Chinese restaurant. Wong enjoyed the dinner. |
train_12268 | Leta: I don't know what to do. I start off studying, but I always end up doing something else.
Cecilla: I'll help you, but please listen to me. Now first turn off your music. Music doesn't help you study.
Leta: OK, no music.
Cecilla: Have an Apple and a glass of water on your desk before you start. Here you are.
Leta: ... | Leta cannot concentrate on the study. Leta's mom tells Leta to turn off the music, phone, and instant message and then asks Leta to get an apple and water before starts. |
train_12269 | Orson: What are your thoughts on the apartment?
Janela: I think that it ' s absolutely gorgeous.
Orson: There aren ' t any problems with the apartment?
Janela: I think that the apartment looks very nice, but I do see some problems.
Orson: What problems?
Janela: I did notice a few stains in the carpet.
Orson: We will ha... | Janela thinks the apartment is gorgeous but the carpet is dirty. Orson will clean the carpet before Janela moves in. |
train_12270 | Kelci: So, what do you plan to do today?
Larry: There is a Matisse exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art. Larry and I will go.
Kelci: Did you buy tickets already?
Larry: No. Do we need tickets?
Kelci: Well, probably. Probably you will have to wait in line if you don't have tickets.
Larry: Outside or inside?
Kelci: Out... | Larry'll go to the Museum of Modern Art with Larry but Larry doesn't buy tickets. Kelci thinks they'll wait in line for a long time and suggest going to the Jewish Museum by bus. |
train_12271 | Finley: What is the annual salary for this job?
Lissy: The annual salary is sixty-five thousand dollars per year.
Finley: What does the benefits package include?
Lissy: This job pays for half of your medical, dental, and disability.
Finley: Do we get paid time off?
Lissy: You have a total of 21 days paid time off which... | Finley asks Lissy about the details of the job, including the annual salary, the benefits package, retirement and so on. |
train_12272 | Leonardo: Were you in a leadership position when you were a college student?
Adlai: Yes. I was president of the Student Council of our university.
Leonardo: Did you get any honors or awards at your university?
Adlai: Yes. I was elected Excellent Party Member for four academic years.
Leonardo: Were you involved in any c... | Adlai answers Leonardo's questions about Adlai's leadership position, honors or awards, club experience, and extracurricular activities in college. |
train_12273 | Anurag: Thank God! I am finished writing that service guide! It took me forever!
Mallissa: When did you finish?
Anurag: This morning! No more overtime, and no more headaches!
Mallissa: Well, I ' m glad to hear it. Have a cup of coffee! | Anurag happily tells Mallissa Anurag finished the service guide. |
train_12274 | Todd: Hello, thanks for calling 123 Tech Help, I'm Todd. How can I help you?
123 Tech Help: Hello? Can you help me? My computer! Oh man. . .
Todd: It's okay sir, calm down. What happened?
123 Tech Help: I turned on my laptop and it broke! I mean, the monitor went black!
Todd: Ok, sir, it sounds like you might have a vi... | 123 Tech Help's computer broke and calls Todd. Todd thinks the computer has a virus and recommends 123 Tech Help run an antivirus program. |
train_12275 | Bryna: Cindy, can you show me how to call Connecticut?
Cindy: Who do you know there?
Bryna: A good friend of mine is there on a homestay program, too.
Cindy: I see.
Bryna: Is it expensive to make out-of-state calls?
Cindy: Yeah, but it isn't more expensive than international calls.
Bryna: What do I do here?
Cindy: Easy... | Cindy shows Bryna how to make an out-of-state call to contact Bryna's friend. Cindy reminds Cindy to check the local time. |
train_12276 | Barbaraanne: Honey, we are all out of wine and cheese. Do you mind running to the deli and picking up a few things?
Debbi: Can't it wait? I'm watching the game right now!
Barbaraanne: Your friends and family are coming over tonight and we still need to get a lot of things.
Debbi: Fine! What do you need?
Barbaraanne: OK... | Barbaraanne asks Debbi to buy things because they'll treat the friends and family tonight. Debbi refuses at first but then agrees. Barbaraanne lists many things including several kinds of meat, dips, pickles and wine. |
train_12277 | Deidre: Look at these clothes designed by top fashion designer like Versacci, Calvin Klein, and Vivienne Westwood. What do you think of them?
Lorenza: Well, they look lovely, but they're not very practical. I mean, would you wear that dress to the office or walking down the street?
Deidre: I know what you mean. People ... | Deidre and Lorenza talk about top fashion clothes and designers. Lorenza thinks those clothes are unpractical and can't understand such kinds of fashion shows. Deidre thinks people hold fashion shows because it's like a party with great advertising. Lorenza thinks it's for fashion publicity. Seeing these fashionable cl... |
train_12278 | Ikey: What about you, Ernie? How did you get into pop music?
Ernie: Well I always hear it on the radio, so I started to get into it.
Ikey: Yeah, if something is on the radio it must be really good.
Ernie: I totally agree! | Ikey and Ernie agree that music on the radio must be good. |
train_12279 | Mr. Taylor: Mr. : Hello, Mary.
Mary: Hi.
Mr. Taylor: Mr. : I'm Mr. Taylor, and I'm your counselor. I'm going to show you around the school.
Mary: OK.
Mr. Taylor: Mr. : Right here is the cafeteria.
Mary: It's huge!
Mr. Taylor: Mr. : But not big enough. And here is our computer room.
Mary: There must be about 50 computer... | Mr. Taylor, a counselor, shows Mary around the school. |
train_12280 | George: Hi, Ann. I was wondering if you are free tomorrow night?
Ann: Well, George. I guess I am. Why do you ask?
George: I've just gotten a pair of pre-sale Star Wars movie tickets from a friend and was thinking of inviting you along for the opening premiere. Are you interested?
Ann: Yeah, definitely! Thanks for invit... | George invites Ann to watch the opening premiere of Star Wars. Ann wonders how he gets the tickets because the pre-sale tickets were sold out. George says he paid 50 dollars a ticket from a friend. Ann appreciates it. George will pick up Ann at Ann's house at 8 tomorrow night. |
train_12281 | Vaclav: We're forming a study group to prepare for the finals. Do you want to join us?
Sturgis: But the semester just started? Why the rush?
Vaclav: After you try it once this way, I don't think you'll ever put off studying till the end again.
Sturgis: How often do you meet?
Vaclav: We plan to get together once a week.... | Vaclav invites Sturgis to join a study group for finals. Sturgis agrees. |
train_12282 | Renelle: Mary, I heard you moved again.
Mary: Yeah. I could not stand living here. There is always much noise in the neighborhood.
Renelle: You mean noise? How could it be?
Mary: You know, on weekends when we wanted to have late rise in the morning, our neighbour started to raise Cain. | Mary tells Renelle she moved again because the neighbor is noisy. |
train_12283 | Shaw: I'd like to purchase a parking permit for next semester.
Wang: Are you a daytime student or do you just come in the evenings?
Shaw: I am a daytime student.
Wang: Will you be driving a motorcycle or a car?
Shaw: I will be driving my car.
Wang: OK, that will be twenty-five dollars. How would you like to pay for it?... | Shaw purchases a car parking permit for the daytime. Wang charges Shaw twenty-five dollars by check. |
train_12284 | Pauly: Don't worry. I'm sure you'll do better next time.
Samuella: I didn't realize it was so difficult though I know I'm always too nervous in such competition.
Pauly: It doesn't matter. Forget it.
Samuella: I don't think I performed well.
Pauly: Oh! That's much hetter than I did.
Samuella: Can you tell me how to impr... | Samuella didn't do well in the competition and wants to improve. Pauly comforts Samuella and tells Samuella to practice. |
train_12285 | Anne-Corinne: I'll help you, Lucy. Look at what I've got here. In this small bottle, there's a magic love potion.
Lucy: A magic love potion?
Anne-Corinne: Yes. If you put a few drops on someone's eyelids while he's asleep, he'll fall in love with the first person he sees when he wakes up.
Lucy: It can't be true.
Anne-C... | Lucy gives Lucy a magic love potion and teaches Lucy how to make someone fall in love with Lucy. |
train_12286 | Sir: Excuse me, I wonder if you could help me?
Donni: Of course, what can I do for you?
Sir: Well, I hate to have to say this, but I'm not happy with my room.
Donni: Oh, what exactly is problem?
Sir: Well, the traffic is very loud. I got no sleep last night.
Donni: Oh, I'm so sorry, Sir. I'll see what I can do about th... | Sir tells Donni Sir isn't happy with his room because of the loud traffic. |
train_12287 | Jermayne: Can I help you, madam?
Lise: Yes, I'm looking for a new winter coat.
Jermayne: Have you any particular color in mind?
Lise: I don't know really. What's the fashional color this year?
Jermayne: Red is very popular.
Lise: Good. Red suits me very well. It's a cheerful color, isn't it?
Jermayne: Yes, madam, I agr... | Lise's looking for a winter coat. Jermayne recommends red suits and asks Lise about her size. Finally, Lise buys a cheaper one. |
train_12288 | Virgilio: Hello. I would like to buy some business cards.
Herb: Excellent. How many would you like?
Virgilio: Two thousand would be fine.
Herb: You need to fill out this form, please.
Virgilio: All I want is the same thing on this card.
Herb: That will be no problem, sir.
Virgilio: . . . Okay, I'm finished. Here's your... | Virgilio wants to buy business cards. Herb asks Virgilio to fill out the form and says it'll cost extra for an expedited fee. |
train_12289 | Tiffie: Do you remember Tina, my good friend?
Tina: Yes.
Tiffie: She just broke up with her boyfriend.
Tina: Well, that happens. I hope she is all right.
Tiffie: But the problem is she and her ex-boyfriend are working in the same department. It is somehow embarrassing for them to see each other everyday.
Tina: That is ... | Tiffie and Tina talk about Tina. Tina broke up with her boyfriend who works in the same department. Tina handles it and concentrates on work. |
train_12290 | Inesita: Well, if it isn't the teacher's pet!
Ely: Stop it. Teacher doesn't treat me any different than she does everyone else.
Inesita: You can't prove that by me. I saw the score on your report.
Ely: Hey, I worked hard on that report and I deserve the grade I got.
Inesita: It just happened to be the highest grade in ... | Ely gets the highest grade. Inesita thinks the teacher treats Ely better. Ely thinks Inesita's jealous and suggests Inesita talk to the teacher. |
train_12291 | Koren: Can I help you?
Nicole: Could you show me the coat on the shelf?
Koren: Sure. Please come this way.
Nicole: May I try it on?
Koren: Of course. Here is the fitting room.
Nicole: It doesn't fit quite right. It feels a little tight in the waist. Do you have this in a larger size?
Koren: Yes, here it is.
Nicole: Wel... | Koren assists Nicole to try a coat and praises Nicole's look. Nicole buys the coat. |
train_12292 | Heidie: Good evening, madam. May I help you?
Sharla: I want a facial. But this is the first time I've come here, so can you tell me how you do it?
Heidie: Sure. Most facials start with a thorough cleaning. Then we usually use a toner to invigorate the skin, followed by exfoliation treatment-a peeling mask or scrub that... | Heidie introduces the steps of a facial. Sharla chooses the one hour facial with make-up and also asks for a manicure service using a light nail-polish. |
train_12293 | Dorelle: We've got a new manager in our department.
Jacqui: Oh? You hoped to get that job, didn't you?
Dorelle: Yes, I did.
Jacqui: I'm sorry. That's too bad. Who is it? Who got the job, I mean?
Dorelle: Someone called Drexler. Carl Drexler. He's been with the company onlytwo years. I've been here longer. And I know mo... | A man called Drexler got the job Dorelle wants. Dorelle works longer and knows more about the job so she thinks it's sexism. Jacqui reminds her to think about her dressing. Dorelle thinks the ability to work is the only important thing. Jacqui thinks it's not in this company. |
train_12294 | Misti: What are you doing?
Emmi: I'm watching TV.
Misti: Are there any good programs on TV?
Emmi: Tingling is on TV.
Misti: Which Channel is it?
Emmi: Channel 8.
Misti: It doesn't seem quite interesting. Would you change the channel? | Emmi watches Tingling. Misti wants to change the channel. |
train_12295 | Sheilah: Oh, the clothes here are so expensive! No wonder there are few people.
Jo: Beauty costs, dear! What do you think of this dress? Do you think it suits me?
Sheilah: Yeah, it's lovely, but to be frank, it's not the most practical. You don't have many formal events in your calendar, do you?
Jo: Come on, you sound ... | Jo likes the dress. Sheilah thinks it's not practical and suggests Jo consider the material, quality and price, and make sure it's practical on various occasions. Jo takes a practical black skirt but Sheilah still disagrees. Sheilah then borrows money from Jo to buy a Britney shirt. |
train_12296 | Darleen: Did you order the cake?
Meredith: Oh, I forgot.
Darleen: Get on the phone right now. It might not be too late.
Meredith: I'm so sorry! OK, so you just want a simple message on it.
Darleen: Yeah. How about'Happy Birthday Tony, from the gang. '
Meredith: I'm on it! | Meredith forgot to order the cake. Darleen asks Meredith to call. |
train_12297 | Mr. John: We are free this afternoon, aren't we, Mr. John?
Garvin: Yes, we are visiting the exhibition this afternoon, and look around Beijing city, wouldn't we?
Mr. John: It's very kind of you, Mr. John. the sightseeing trip between our business talk will be sort of our work division. business can be make for pleasure... | Mr. John and John will visit the industrial exhibition and the Beijing city between the business talk. John tells Mr. John about the detailed information of industries, including the oil industry with chemical fabrics, the chemical materials, medicines, rubber and plastics that meet both domestic and international mark... |
train_12298 | Letisha: Good morning, doctor. I've been suffering very much from a toothache lately.
Isador: Well, let me have a look. Will you sit down in this chair and open your mouth wide?
Letisha: I think one of the back ones at the top is giving me the most trouble.
Isador: Yes. This big one is badly decayed. I'm afraid it must... | Letisha has a toothache and comes to see the dentist. Isador asks the nurse to get X-rays of Letisha's molars, gives Letisha an injection and takes out the decayed tooth. Letisha feels no pain. |
train_12299 | Sydney: I've been at this for two weeks now and nothing's turned up.
Jill: You're right. I think it's time to seek professional help.
Sydney: What do you mean?
Jill: I know you don't want to pay for a job, but I think it's time we consulted a headhunter.
Sydney: You're right, I don't want to pay, but I don't want to li... | Sydney can't find a job. Jill suggests Sydney consult a headhunter and recommends Cooke & Co. Sydney asks if there is anyone else. |
train_12300 | Shirl: Can't you do something about the service in this hotel, manager?
Raymundo: I'm sorry madam. What's the problem exactly?
Shirl: My breakfast, that's the problem.
Raymundo: Yes?
Shirl: I ordered breakfast from room service. Oh, at least half an hour ago.
Raymundo: Yes?
Shirl: I've telephoned room service three tim... | Shirl ordered breakfast from room service half an hour ago. She called three times but the breakfast hasn't come. Raymundo apologizes and promises to send full English breakfast to Shirl's room immediately. |
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