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train_1301 | Jack White: Come in, please.
Anna Lu: Good morning! I am Anna Lu. I've come for an interview which was arranged.
Jack White: Oh, I see. I am Jack White, Personnel Manager. Take a seat, please.
Anna Lu: Glad to meet you, Mr. White.
Jack White: Miss Lu, have you got any experience in restaurant service?
Anna Lu: Yes. Sin... | Anna Lu comes to Mr. White to apply for a job in a restaurant and shares her previous working experience as a part-time waitress. Mr. White'll give her a 3 months' trial. |
train_1302 | Cornellis: Are you ready to order, madam?
Heloise: I'm on a diet. So I have to avoid food containing too much fat. Do you have vegetarian dishes?
Cornellis: Yes, We do have some choices for ladies like you. What about some green salad?
Heloise: Does it taste good?
Cornellis: Sure. It's a popular dish among young ladies... | Heloise's on a diet and orders a green salad with French dressing and Milan Style Macaroni under Cornellis's recommendation. |
train_1303 | Alfonse: I'd like to order a restock on my minibar.
Higgins: You finished everything in there, sir?
Alfonse: Absolutely everything.
Higgins: What would you like to order?
Alfonse: Three bottles each of Perrier and Jim Beam.
Higgins: Uh-huh. What else do you want?
Alfonse: The apples were great. Could you bring a couple... | Alfonse orders a restock including drinks and fruit for Alfonse's minibar with Higgins's assistance. |
train_1304 | Dianne: Howdy! Nice car! What seems to be the problem?
Faina: I don't know! This stupid old car started spewing white smoke and it just died on me. Luckily, I managed to start it up and drive it here. What do you think it is?
Dianne: Not sure yet. How about you pop the hood and we can take a look. Mmmm, it doesn't look... | Faina's car started spewing white smoke and just died. Dianne helps check the car and thinks that Faina's car needs a two-week repair. |
train_1305 | Ambrosius: Well, what is your trouble?
Lyndell: I'm not feeling well, doctor. I have a sore throat.
Ambrosius: Have you any aches and pains?
Lyndell: Yes, my back aches.
Ambrosius: I'll take your temperature. How long have you been feeling ill?
Lyndell: It began the night before last.
Ambrosius: You have a temperature,... | Ambrosius doesn't feel well. The doctor thinks it's probably the flu and gives Ambrosius a prescription. |
train_1306 | Rawley: Would you like to go to the theater with me tomorrow?
Menard: Yes, of course. Have you got the tickets?
Rawley: That's coincidence, someone's just returned two tickets and I picked them.
Menard: Matinee or evening?
Rawley: Evening.
Menard: Circle or stalls?
Rawley: Stalls.
Menard: Wonderful, I'll go with you. | Rawley got theatre tickets and invites Menard to go together. |
train_1307 | Verney: Anyone home? Jen!
Jen: I'm in the kitchen. . . let yourself in!
Verney: Wow! You're really working up a storm!
Jen: I know. I've even worked up a sweat.
Verney: You look like a cooking show host--only messier. | Verney visits Jen and Jen's working up a storm in the kitchen. |
train_1308 | Heddi: Do you have a family tradition at Christmas time?
Lilly: We have so Ay! But my favorite happens at Christmas Eve.
Heddi: What is it?
Lilly: Well, all the brothers and sisters get together and fill the Christmas stockings for the litt 1e kids.
Heddi: That's it? That's the tradition?
Lilly: Well, in fact it's fun ... | Heddi asks Lilly about family traditions at Christmas time. Lilly tells Heddi bothers and sisters like filling Christmas stockings for little kids on Christmas Eve. Heddi thinks it incredible. |
train_1309 | Hedy: Thank you for your letter.
Madalyn: Is your waist any better?
Hedy: Yes, I'm feeling very well these days.
Madalyn: I'm glad you are getting better.
Hedy: And I was glad to receive your letter.
Madalyn: Then when will you be back again?
Hedy: I will be back again next Wednesday.
Madalyn: I hope to see you at that... | Hedy thanks for Madalyn's letter and Madalyn inquires about Hedy's waist problem. Hedy'll be back again next Wednesday. |
train_1310 | Sheeree: Let's go see pandas! The news said that two pandas arrived at the zoo last week.
Sherilyn: Great! I would like to see cute pandas, too.
Sheeree: How can we get there?
Sherilyn: We can take the MET and get off at the Zoo Station.
Sheeree: OK! Let's go.
Sherilyn: ( At the zoo ) Wow! This zoo is really huge.
Shee... | Sheeree and Sherilyn go to the zoo to see the newly-arrived pandas, but it's difficult to find the pandas because it's the biggest zoo in Taiwan. They have to go to the mammal area which is far away. |
train_1311 | Patrice: I think it's high time we had lunch.
Micky: Of course. I can eat a horse now.
Patrice: I am sorry for that. I was so attracted by the beautiful scenery.
Micky: Where shall we go now? A Chinese restaurant or a local one?
Patrice: I suppose the local one. | Patrice suggests having lunch and Micky's hungry. They decide to go to a local restaurant. |
train_1312 | Devin: We're going to the movies. Will you join us?
John: I'm very sorry I can't.
Devin: Why not?
John: I'm afraid I have some business to attend to.
Devin: Then would you like to have lunch with us?
John: I'd love to but I have to help John with his math problems right now.
Devin: Would you like me to give you a lift?... | Devin invites John to watch movies and have lunch but John isn't available. |
train_1313 | Emeline: what do you hope to do when you finish university?
Urbanus: I'd like to go into management. I'Ve applied for several jobs already and I'm hopeful that I'll get some job offers. How about you?
Emeline: after I graduate, I have to do some more studies to pass exams to become a lawyer. I think I'Ve got a good cha... | Emeline and Urbanus discuss their ambitions after graduation. They think they should plan carefully and have realistic ambitions. They also think it important to do something they're truly interested in. |
train_1314 | Mariette: Which service offered by your bank do you use most?
Jeri: I use several services. Of course, I deposit and withdraw money quite often. I often use my ATM card to take money out of my current account. I use my bank to exchange money from once currency to another. I often travel abroad, you see.
Mariette: Do yo... | Mariette and Jeri discuss services offered by the bank that they use most, including cheque service, mortgage, and interest rate. |
train_1315 | Andrus: This is how a holiday should be. Relaxing on the beach with a nice cool drink.
Roanna: Isn't it wonderful here? The kids are enjoying themselves in the swimming pool. I hope it's safe.
Andrus: Don't worry about them. They're very responsible. Besides, there are many people there and there's lifeguard employed b... | Andrus and Roanna are sunbathing and decide to try a recommended restaurant in the guidebook in the evening when kids go to a hotel party. |
train_1316 | Peter: Peter, have you finished your English composition?
Jaleh: No. But I'm working on it.
Peter: Class starts in twenty minutes. You have to turn it in at the beginning of class today.
Jaleh: I know. I know!
Peter: Do you think you can finish it on time?
Jaleh: Don't worry. I'll get it done very soon. I'm almost fini... | Peter's busy working on the English composition which should be turned in in twenty minutes while Peter keeps hurrying him. |
train_1317 | Cathyleen: I remember you said that you like China because it has cheap beers.
Ludvig: Yes, unbelievably cheap. Carlsborg is less than $ 1.
Cathyleen: Why do you drink? I mean, where does drinking get you?
Ludvig: It's fashionable.
Cathyleen: Come on, you don't even know that blinds following is a sign of immaturity.
L... | Cathyleen tells Mary Cathyleen likes drinking because drinking is fashionable and relaxing. Cathyleen also shares with Mary Cathyleen's first experience of drinking. |
train_1318 | Osborn: My old man always harps on me.
John: So does my father. I'm already used to it.
Osborn: But I can't bear it, John.
John: How dare you say that? What they do is just for our good.
Osborn: Yeah, but he really puts blame on me. | Osborn complains to John about Osborn's dad's blame. |
train_1319 | Cornelle: Have you heard that we will have reorganization?
Jacquelin: No, really?
Cornelle: Yes, flexible, aggressive and creative people are urgently needed in the marketing department.
Jacquelin: Who will be there?
Cornelle: James is going to be packed off there.
Jacquelin: That is good. He can leave you alone this t... | Cornelle shares with Jacquelin the news of reorganization. |
train_1320 | Brooks: Hey, Mike. You've been surfing the Net for quite a while. What on earth are you searching for?
Mike: It's something relative hackers. I often hear people talking about them, but I don't know much about them.
Brooks: Well, roughly speaking, a hacker is a computer buff.
Mike: You mean a guy using enthusiastic and... | Brooks tells Mike about the definition of hacker and cracker and explains the differences as the word hacker is often misused to describe crackers. |
train_1321 | Kate: Kate, what do you like to do tonight? Do you often go to the movies?
Kathi: Of course. I often go to the movies.
Kate: There's a good movie called Summer in Beijing.
Kathi: I heard it's a very good movie.
Kate: Let's find out what time it starts.
Kathi: Let's look at the newspaper.
Kate: Here it is. It starts at ... | Kate invites Kate to go to the movie tonight and Kate agrees. |
train_1322 | Travis: Here we are, Ryan! This is where we're going to celebrate!
Ryan: It's a ETV palace! I'm glad I brought my platinum card.
Travis: You won't need it. Stanley, my best man, is going to treat everybody!
Ryan: Where is Stanley? It was his idea to have the bachelor's party at a ETV, wasn't it?
Travis: If it were up t... | Travis tells Ryan that Stanley will treat everybody in the ETV palace. |
train_1323 | CTC Trade Company: Excuse me, is this the office of the Textile Corporation?
In Hui: Yes, What can I do for you?
CTC Trade Company: I'm from CTC Trade Company. Here is my card.
In Hui: Welcome to our corporation. I'm in charge of the export business.
CTC Trade Company: I'm glad to meet you here. You're Ms. . . .
In Hui... | CTC Trade Company comes to Ms. In to discuss the possibility of establishing business relations with her corporation. Ms. In gives CTC Trade Company a price list with specifications as requested. |
train_1324 | Marissa: Linda, John and I are going to get married next week.
Linda: That's wonderful. Congratulations.
Marissa: Thank you, Linda. We would love you to come to our wedding.
Linda: I'd love to. What date is it?
Marissa: It's May 1st.
Linda: What day is that?
Marissa: It's Saturday. Could you make the time?
Linda: Yes, ... | Marissa invites Linda to attend Marissa and John's wedding on May 1st. |
train_1325 | Oralie: How may I help you?
Anne-Corinne: I'm having a problem.
Oralie: What is it?
Anne-Corinne: I apparently owe some fees, but I never got the bank statement.
Oralie: I do apologize for that.
Anne-Corinne: My fees went up, but I didn't even know I had fees to pay.
Oralie: I see your problem.
Anne-Corinne: What are y... | Anne-Corinne owes some fees but doesn't get a bank statement. Oralie will cancel the extra fees. |
train_1326 | Renelle: Good morning. Can I help you?
Wakefield: I want an American breakfast with fried eggs, sunny side up.
Renelle: What kind of juice do you prefer, sir?
Wakefield: Grapefruit juice and please make my coffee very strong.
Renelle: Yes, sir. American breakfast with fried eggs, sunny side up, grapefruit juice and a b... | Wakefield orders an American breakfast with fried eggs, grapefruit juice, and coffee with Renelle's assistance, then he orders tomato, orange, and apple juice for the minibar after the breakfast is brought. |
train_1327 | Neala: Let me get last week's notes.
Evangelia: Yeah, sure, you didn't come to class that day?
Neala: I couldn't come.
Evangelia: Why not?
Neala: I wasn't feeling well.
Evangelia: Here they are.
Neala: Thanks a lot ; are these all the notes?
Evangelia: Oh, no, this is the rest.
Neala: Thank you very much.
Evangelia: It... | Neala asks Evangelia for the notes as Neala didn't come to class last week. |
train_1328 | Alasdair: When you are in a restaurant and you want the waiter to bring the bill, what do you do to attract his attention?
Jeff: I just make eye contact with him and nod my head. Then I tell him when he comes over to the table. Why do you ask?
Alasdair: I went out with my girlfriend to a nice restaurant last night and ... | Alasdair and Jeff talk about ways of attracting the waiter's attention to have him bring the bill. Jeff tells Alasdair Jeff had a walk last night. Alasdair requests Jeff to lift some furniture. |
train_1329 | Nelle: I've been standing here since half past seven. Where on earth have you been?
Ciel: I'm terribly sorry I'm late. I just couldn't help it.
Nelle: It's really very easy saying you're sorry.
Ciel: Look, just give me a chance. I can explain it. | Nelle's angry that Ciel's late. |
train_1330 | Gwendolin: How many people are in your family?
Lucille: As you know, china has a single-child policy. Therefore, there's just my husband, my daughter and I. What about in your family?
Gwendolin: I have one daughter and one son. Then there's my husband and I. What about your parents? Do they live with your family?
Lucil... | Gwendolin and Lucille talk about the number of their own family members and discuss marriage affairs. |
train_1331 | Mikey: How do I order the office supplies that I need?
Evvie: Fill out this form with whatever you need. What do you need the most?
Mikey: I need many things.
Evvie: I can get a few of them right away, but might have to order some.
Mikey: I can wait a few days for these items.
Evvie: Make sure that you have money alloc... | Evvie asks Mikey to fill out the request form to order office supplies and suggest that Mikey make sure that there is money allocated for these supplies. |
train_1332 | Ivett: You didn't show up in the morning meeting. What's up?
Anson: Well, I just came in. I worked overtime yesterday. Some statistics and very important documents seemed to be inaccurate. So I stayed to double check them. The boss was aware of my very late work of last night. So before he left office, he told me I cou... | Anson tells Ivett Anson didn't show up in the meeting because Anson worked overtime last night to doublecheck the accuracy of some statistics. So Anson is allowed to come an hour later. Then, Ivett and Anson talk about overtime working. |
train_1333 | Wilson Association: Good morning, Wilson Association.
Brown: This is Brown speaking. I'd like to speak to Mr. Tomas.
Wilson Association: I'm sorry, but Mr. Tomas left here just a few minutes ago.
Brown: I've been trying to call him for the last ten minutes, but your line was busy. Will he be back soon?
Wilson Associati... | Brown phones for Mr.Tomas but Wilson Association tells Brown he isn't available. Brown requests Wilson Association to tell Mr.Tomas that Brown has to cancel the appointment with him. |
train_1334 | Theodora: Good morning, can I help you?
Jenny: We'd like to check out. Would you please give me our bill?
Theodora: Certainly. What are your room numbers and your name, please?
Jenny: We are in Rooms 204 to 210. I'm Jenny, the tour guide of the group. My room number is 205.
Theodora: Just a moment, please, Jenny. I'll ... | The tour guide Jenny checks serval rooms out at the hotel and asks for the bill with Theodora's assistance. |
train_1335 | Lily: Excuse me, sir, but are you Mr. Robertson from Australia?
Mr. Robertson: Yes, I am.
Lily: How do you do, Mr. Robertson? Welcome to Beijing!
Mr. Robertson: How do you do?
Lily: I'm Lily.
Mr. Robertson: Oh, it's great to meet you, Miss Lily.
Lily: I'm also glad to meet you. Please come this way. That's our car. You... | Lily's giving Mr. Robertson a reception who comes to Beijing for the first time. Mr. Robertson tells Lily his travel plan and they talk about the Australian accent. |
train_1336 | Dorris: When do you take your winter holiday?
Loree: I usually take it during the second or third week of January.
Dorris: Do you like to ski?
Loree: Yes, I love to go skiing.
Dorris: Where do you go?
Loree: I go to a hotel in the mountains.
Dorris: Is it far from here?
Loree: It's about a hundred miles away.
Dorris: D... | Loree loves skiing in the mountains with friends during the winter holiday. Loree invites Dorris to come along this weekend but Dorris doesn't like cold weather. |
train_1337 | Mrs. Jones: Hello, Mr. Jackson.
Mr. Jackson: Hello, Mrs. Jones. Come in and sit down. What's the matter?
Mrs. Jones: I have a pain in my tooth.
Mr. Jackson: Do you often have this pain?
Mrs. Jones: No, I don't. I've never had bad one like it before.
Mr. Jackson: When did it start?
Mrs. Jones: Three hours ago.
Mr. Jacks... | Mrs. Jones has pain in her tooth. Mr. Jackson offers some food suggestions and gives her pills. |
train_1338 | Brooke: I'm losing my sleep. I feel tired and sleepy all the time. I've got to do something about it.
Bernhard: I'm so sorry for you. But what are you going to do?
Brooke: I want to move out of the dorm and rent a small flat.
Bernhard: That's a good idea. It will be much more convenient for you.
Brooke: But I need your... | Brooke is losing sleep. Brooke wants to move out of the dorm and requests Bernhard to live together. |
train_1339 | Loren: I'd like to buy a fridge. What about the quality of higher products?
Frederico: I strongly recommend it. As an international enterprise, it produces high quality household appliances.
Loren: Is there a warranty?
Frederico: Yes, all their products have warranties.
Loren: How long is it?
Frederico: The fridge... | Loren wants to buy a fridge and asks about Higher products. Frederico strongly recommends it and offers a detailed introduction. |
train_1340 | Tirrell: What's the matter with you, then? You look miserable.
Virge: It's us.
Tirrell: What do you mean by 'us'?
Virge: Well, we used to talk to each other before we were married. Remember?
Tirrell: What do you mean? We 're talking now, aren't we?
Virge: Oh, yes, but we used to do so much together.
Tirrell: Yes.... | Virge and Tirrell have marital problems and Virge decides to live with parents. |
train_1341 | Shaylynn: Hi Jane, you look great.
Jane: You too. Have you lost some weight?
Shaylynn: Yes, I took off 4 kilos. I am glad you notice it.
Jane: Not some crazy diet fat I hope.
Shaylynn: No no, I just changed my eating habits. I eat a balance meal. and I eat less than before.
Jane: Good for you, keep it up. | Shaylynn's glad that Jane notices that Shaylynn lost some weight. Shaylynn tells her Shaylynn took off 4 kilos by changing eating habits. |
train_1342 | Black: Want to go with me to get some pizza, Sophie?
Sophie: No, Black. I'm waiting for a package to be delivered.
Black: This is why I hate shopping online. It would be faster to just get what you want from the store. Now you have to sit here all day. Isn't Mom home?
Sophie: No, Mom went to work.
Black: Just download ... | Black suggests going to get some pizza but Sophie's waiting for a package. They finally decide to have the pizza delivered. |
train_1343 | Rowland: You are not looking very cheerful. What's the matter with you?
Jilleen: Oh, nothing special. I'm just thinking a lot.
Rowland: About the job?
Jilleen: About everything. About catching the same train every morning, sitting in the same office all day and watching the same television program.
Rowland: You need a ... | Rowland suggests Jilleen take a holiday to rest as Jilleen thinks too much about everything around Jilleen. |
train_1344 | Anne: Excuse me, Sir. But could you not smoke here? I'm pregnant.
Chevy: Of course, I'm sorry, ma'am. I actually hate it too, but I can't quit.
Anne: I know it's not easy, but many of my friends have succeeded in quitting.
Chevy: Really? How did they do it?
Anne: They quit for their family, they decided to give up smok... | Anne is pregnant and tells Chevy not to smoke. Anne gives Chevy some suggestions on how to give up smoking. |
train_1345 | Frost Wu: I'm having problems getting into the school email system. It keeps telling me that my password is wrong.
Keith: Hum when was the last time you checked your email?
Frost Wu: Beats me! Sometime last week, maybe Monday.
Keith: Well, if you keep having the problem, you can go to the school IT center. Show the tea... | Frost Wu cannot log into the school email system and Keith suggests going to the IT centre for help. |
train_1346 | Lorie: Is it me or is it really hard to understand this speaker?
Andy: You're right, it's not that he has an accent like some of the other speakers from another country. It's just that he is speaking too softly. Do you think it would be rude to ask him to turn his microphone up a little bit?
Lorie: I don't think he's w... | Lorie and Andy cannot understand the speaker because he's speaking too softly. Lorie wants to leave but chooses to stay with Andy who wants to ask the speaker some questions at the end. |
train_1347 | Mary: Hi Jeff, how was your weekend?
Jeff: It was great, Mary. How was yours?
Mary: My mother's birthday was Saturday and we had a great time. We had dinner at home and then watched an old movie. When they told me it was almost 70 years old. I thought it was going to be boring. But it was one of the best movies I've ev... | Mary describes the old movie she watched at the weekend and invites Jeff to have a party to see the movie. |
train_1348 | Theobald: Hi, can I help you?
Leanna: Yes, I saw your ad in today's newspaper. It says that you need to hire an assistant. Can you tell me some information about the job?
Theobald: OK. Well, we manage a very busy agency. The assistant will help by answering phones and typing documents. The problem is that you'll have t... | Leanna consults about the job Leanna saw in the ad as an assistant in Theobald's agency. Theobald introduces the specific work and asks about Leanna's working ability. |
train_1349 | Overseas operator: Overseas operator, may I help you?
Terry: Yes. I would like to place a collect call.
Overseas operator: Can you tell me the name and number of the person you want?
Terry: Terry and his number is 4562325 8.
Overseas operator: Please wait a moment. It Will take a few seconds to get through. | The overseas operator serves Terry to place a collect call. |
train_1350 | Kimberly: All right. I want to bring everybody in on this project. When can we start working on this?
Whitby: Well, we could probably get started with a strategy meeting tomorrow morning at 8
Kimberly: I tell you what, 800 is no good for me, but why don ' t you guys get started and I ' ll come by at around 8
Whitby: Th... | Kimberly wants to have everybody start working on a project, so Whitby suggests having a strategy meeting tomorrow at 8. As the time doesn't fit Kimberly well, Kimberly'll come by at around 8. |
train_1351 | Bishop: What can I help you with today?
Bobbie: My washing machine isn't working.
Bishop: What's the problem?
Bobbie: The water will not drain.
Bishop: Is there anything else wrong with it?
Bobbie: No, that's it.
Bishop: I can come down and fix that for you if you'd like.
Bobbie: When will you be able to fix it?
Bishop... | Bobbie's washing machine isn't working. Bishop'll come to fix it in the afternoon. |
train_1352 | Ignaz: Good morning, Madam. What can I do for you?
Madam: I need to have some money transferred from the UK, from my company. It's kind of an emergency.
Ignaz: That shouldn't be a problem, Madam. I'm sure we can sort this out for you quickly.
Madam: That would be wonderful. The problem is I don't have an account with y... | Madam needs to transfer money from the UK. Since Madam doesn't have an account with Ignaz, Ignaz suggests Madam use T/T which is quick and secure. |
train_1353 | Tanny: Excuse me. We ordered too much. May we take the food home?
Derrick: Yes, surely.
Tanny: Do we have to pay extra charge for that?
Derrick: No, you don't. It is free of charge.
Tanny: Well, then, will you put this and that into doggie bags?
Derrick: Yes, certainly. Would you wait for a few minutes?
Tanny: Thanks. ... | Tanny ordered too much and takes the food home for free with Derrick's assistance. |
train_1354 | Harley: Welcome to Lincoln Bank. Are you a new customer?
Sissy: Yes, I am. I opened an account with you about a month ago, but today I'm here to see about a loan of some kind.
Harley: I see. As you don't have a long history with us, we will have to check your credit rating with your previous bank before we can promise ... | Sissy inquires Harley about loans. Since Sissy doesn't have a long history with Lincoln Bank, Harley asks about Sissy's credit rating, then Sissy offers the details of Sissy's former bank. |
train_1355 | Hildegarde: wow! You're going to Tibet?
Karel: yes, my brothe and I are going. We just finished making our itinerary.
Hildegarde: that's really cool! I've always dreamed of going somewhere like Tibet, seeing something unique.
Karel: great minds think alike. My brother and I have been thinking about going to Tibet for q... | Karel and Karel's brother are going to Tibet and Hildegarde thinks it's cool, then Karel invites Hildegarde to join them and tells Hildegarde it won't cost too much since they're traveling on their own, so Hildegarde agrees. |
train_1356 | Susie: I'm tired, Larry. Can we have a break?
Larry: What? You're tired? But we just started about twenty minutes ago.
Susie: I know, but I'm really tired. My stomach feels funny.
Larry: What's the matter? Didn't you sleep well last night?
Susie: I was too excited to sleep last night. I didn't go to sleep until quite l... | Larry and Susie are climbing the mountain, but Susie gets tired soon due to lack of sleep. Larry asks her whether she wants to keep going or give up. Susie finally decides to keep going. |
train_1357 | Randell: Betty, would you please read this letter of application I've just written? I'd like to have your opinion.
Betty: I'd be glad to tell you what I think.
Randell: Good! I'm interested in your advice.
Betty: If I were you, I would change the beginning. You should write about your education first because we like to... | Betty's giving her opinion about Randell's letter of application as requested. |
train_1358 | Zacherie: Thanks for coming shopping with me.
Tully: I'm so honored that you thought to ask me.
Zacherie: I've never given a speech in front of a thousand people before.
Tully: You're going to do great. And you're going to look great.
Zacherie: Thanks. Now let's decide which one of these suits looks best for this occas... | Tully's shopping with Zacherie to help Zacherie choose a suit for the speech. |
train_1359 | Milt: what a nice uniform!
Roanna: thanks ; do you like it?
Milt: not really. I was being sarcastic. Does it come with the job?
Roanna: yes, everyone on the sales floor has to wear one. They're supposed to make us look more professional.
Milt: they're not actually that bad. They could be worse. What do you think about ... | Roanna's working in sales now. Roanna doesn't mind the uniforms though they're not good-looking and Roanna enjoys the job as Roanna can get to work with people. Then, they talk about Jane, a genius saleswoman who turns out to be Milt's cousin. |
train_1360 | Allan James: Miss Wang, how do you do? I'm Allan James, the director of human recourse department of this company.
Miss Wang: How do you do, Mr. James? Thank you for asking me to come in.
Allan James: Not at all. Please sit down, then we can begin.
Miss Wang: Thank you.
Allan James: As you know, Miss Wang, we are looki... | Allan James tells Miss Wang she's a good candidate for an executive secretary, then they're about to start the interview. |
train_1361 | Miss Mandy: Good morning, Doctor!
Doctor: Good morning, Miss Mandy. How are you today?
Miss Mandy: I am not feeling very well. I've got a bad cold.
Doctor: Have you got a sore throat, too?
Miss Mandy: No, but I've got a headache.
Doctor: Yes, I see. Go home to bed and take one of these pills every three hours.
Miss Man... | Miss Mandy's got a cold and a headache. The doctor asks her to rest and take some pills. |
train_1362 | Nilson: Good day to you. How can I be of service today?
Otho: Hello. I'd like to open a Foreign Currency Account.
Nilson: I see. Well, this bank offers many different accounts of this nature. There are 7 to choose from
Otho: Oh dear. I wanted AUD. Is that not possible?
Nilson: Well, you could change your Australian dol... | Otho wants to open a Foreign Currency Account in AUD but it's not available, so Otho'll open a US dollar account. |
train_1363 | Lauralee: Hi, I was wondering if you have my test results in.
Avrit: I didn't see anything out of the ordinary, but I want you to log onto our website for a printout of all of the details.
Lauralee: So, basically, I am OK?
Avrit: If there were any major problems, I would always notify you by phone to come in.
Lauralee:... | Avrit asks Lauralee to log onto the website for a printout of Lauralee's test results and tells Lauralee how to read the online test results. |
train_1364 | Jerrold: Hi, I have a doctor's appointment scheduled with Dr. Smith, and I need to change it.
Dr. Smith: What day did you have it scheduled for?
Jerrold: My appointment was on Tuesday.
Dr. Smith: What time was it scheduled for?
Jerrold: It was for two o'clock in the afternoon.
Dr. Smith: I see your appointment. What da... | Dr. Smith serves Jerrold to reschedule the appointment with Dr. Smith to next Friday at 10. |
train_1365 | Paul Shafer: We'd like to welcome everyone to the Michelson Tools factory site, and thank everyone for being here today. My name is Paul Shafer, I'll be showing you around today. Please feel free to ask questions at any point during our tour, I'll be happy to answer questions for you.
Vinod: Is it really necessary to w... | Paul Shafer'll show Vinod around the Michelson Tools factory site. Paul explains the importance of wearing protective gear and tells Vinod the tour should last about half an hour. |
train_1366 | Dyson: Excuse me, is this where I can catch a bus to the museum?
Orin: Yes, you're at the right stop.
Dyson: Thank you.
Orin: Are you new here?
Dyson: Yes.
Orin: Have you got small change? They require exact fare.
Dyson: Yes, I've got some coins. How much is the fare?
Orin: One yuan. When you get on the front of the bu... | Dyson and Orin are waiting for a bus. They have a casual talk and Orin requests Dyson for small change. |
train_1367 | Latrina: It is enough for today. Do you have any last question? If not, thank you for taking your time to come to our interview.
Anita: You're welcome. For the moment, I have no further questions. I got a good picture of the job and the company. All my questions have been answered. Thank you for your time.
Latrina: We ... | At the end of the job interview, Latrina tells Anita they'll have an internal discussion and will inform Anita of the decision. |
train_1368 | Quinn: I'd like to order dinner.
Millie: What would you like?
Quinn: I'd like to order a bottle of champagne, lobster tail, and filet mignon, medium rare.
Millie: I'm sorry. We're currently out of filet mignon. May I suggest the porterhouse instead?
Quinn: I'd prefer the filet, but the porterhouse will do.
Millie: And ... | Since the filet mignon Quinn orders isn't available, Millie suggests the porterhouse and chocolate-covered strawberries with the champagne. Quinn'll go for the porterhouse and prefers just the champagne. |
train_1369 | Osmond: When can we expect you for dinner? Can you come tonight?
Otis: Not tonight. I promised to go to a concert with my sister.
Osmond: Well. . . How about Friday then?
Otis: That sounds fine.
Osmond: Good. Shall we say seven o'clock?
Otis: I'll be there. You're still a fabulous cook, aren't you?
Osmond: That'll be f... | Otis'll come to Osmond's house for dinner on Friday and Osmond will prepare a new dish. |
train_1370 | Gertrude: Excuse me, could you tell me whether there is a restaurant near here?
Judith: Yes, there is one at Sanyuan Bridge. It is a famous restaurant in the city.
Gertrude: I'm afraid there must be a lot of people there.
Judith: I think so. I think you'd better make a phone call to see whether there is a table availab... | Judith recommends a restaurant to Gertrude and offers a tourist guidebook for Gertrude to call to check the availability. |
train_1371 | Osmund: Do you know why I pulled you over?
Dyane: I have no idea.
Osmund: Your left brake light is out.
Dyane: I was not aware of that.
Osmund: I'm going to have to write you a ticket.
Dyane: You can't give me a break?
Osmund: I'm just doing my job.
Dyane: How much is the ticket for?
Osmund: You will get that informati... | Dyane's left brake light is out, so Osmund pulled Dyane over and writes Dyane a ticket. |
train_1372 | Tamera: Let's go to Wangfujing by bus.
Tulley: Better take the subway. It's faster, and more convenient.
Tamera: OK, it will be a new experience for me.
Tulley: We have a rather comprehensive subway system here. You can get almost anywhere rather quickly on a subway, especially at this time of day when the traffic is h... | Tulley suggests taking the subway to Wangfujing because it's faster and more convenient, then Tulley tells Tamera how to pay the fare and where to get a subway map |
train_1373 | Mom: Billy, you don't look too well. Maybe you should take the day off school.
Billy: But Mom! Today we're playing football! I love football!
Mom: You'Ve god a fever and playing football isn't a good idea for a boy with a fever. What's that on your arm?
Billy: I don't know. It was there when I woke up this morning.
Mom... | Billy's got a fever and there's a rash on his arm and bruise on his leg. His mother'll take him to the doctor though Billy wants to play football at school. |
train_1374 | Rubina: Look, Dad, many people are doing morning exercises here.
Vibhu: Yes. I used to come out here with my grandpa as child.
Rubina: Really? You were so happy then.
Vibhu: Aren't you happy now? I hadn't seen the piano when I was a child.
Rubina: Daddy, don't mention it.
Vibhu: The park is so beautiful. It is a good t... | Vibhu's sightseeing in the park with his family. Vibhu takes a photo for his daughter, then he requests a passer-by to take a photo of the whole family. |
train_1375 | Darcey: That was a very interesting presentation, Ms. Wang. My colleagues and I are very impressed with your proposal.
Ms. Wang: Oh, no, surely. Your ideas were very interesting as well.
Darcey: To show our appreciation for your hard work, we'd like to invite you to have dinner with us.
Ms. Wang: Oh, that would be love... | Darcey invites Ms. Wang to have French food to show their appreciation for her presentation. |
train_1376 | Riccardo: Welcome. How can I help you?
Jacob: Hello, I would like a room please.
Riccardo: All right. We have quite a selection for you to choose from. There are double rooms with twin beds, suites, if you'd like, we have presidential suite on the top floor.
Jacob: A double room sounds great.
Riccardo: All right sir. H... | Jacob orders a double room for a few nights under Riccardo's recommendation. |
train_1377 | Sunny: You'll love this. It's a chick drink.
Allyce: What's that supposed to mean, that it's weak?
Sunny: Well, that too. I mean that it's kind of sweet. See if you can guess what's in it.
Allyce: Mmm! Beer, tequila, and. . . lime!
Sunny: Not bad. You really know your booze. . . So I guess you know what's in the salsa,... | Sunny asks Allyce to taste a chick drink and the salsa and Allyce tells the ingredients correctly. |
train_1378 | Ianthe: May I see your passport?
Praneetf: Here it is.
Ianthe: How long are you going to stay?
Praneetf: For one week.
Ianthe: What is the purpose for your visit?
Praneetf: For sightseeing.
Ianthe: Where are you going to stay?
Praneetf: At the Hilton hotel.
Ianthe: Do you have anything to declare?
Praneetf: No, nothing... | Ianthe's questioning Praneetf at the customs. |
train_1379 | Elton: I've been reading about a new snack food. It's made from fish. Have you heard anything about it?
Tessi: No. I haven't, but I don't like fish very much anyway.
Elton: Not to worry. Although it's made primarily from fish, it actually doesn't have a fishy taste. In fact, it can be flavored with tomato, cheese, or c... | Elton tells Tessi about a new snack food with different flavors made from fish and introduces the process of making it. Elton also tells Tessi the food has a long shelf time and is easy to digest. Tessi wants to try the food but it won't be in the stores for years. |
train_1380 | Jerrie: Hello and thank you for calling computer technical support.
Jason: Uh, yes, I have a problem ...
Jerrie: Your call is important to us, and we will answer your call in the order that it was received. You are number 47 in the queue. Your approximate waiting time is 47 minutes.
Prentice: Jason, speaking. How can I... | Jason calls computer technical support because the computer Jason bought three weeks ago isn't running right but Jason tells Jason the computer is no longer under warranty. Jason's astonished at the length of the warranty and tells Jason about the problems. Jason transfers Jason to a technician, but it turns out to be ... |
train_1381 | Madam: Please, please, can you help me? I seem to have lost my handbag.
Avril: Calm down, Madam. Well, I'll have to fill out this report for you. What color is it, Madam?
Madam: Well, it is a white one.
Avril: How big is it?
Madam: Mm, I guess it's about one foot long and seven inches tall.
Avril: One foot long and sev... | Madam requests Avril to find her handbag she left in the coffee shop. She describes its features and tells Avril its content. |
train_1382 | Melinda: Did you start your new job this week?
Sherill: Yes, I did. I started it the day before yesterday.
Melinda: How do you like your new job? And how about your boss?
Sherill: Well, it's demanding, but it's very interesting. The boss seems to be very considerate. It is said that he is kind and friendly to the emplo... | Sherill started the new job the day before yesterday and is satisfied with it. |
train_1383 | Iain: Do you want to go for a picinc with me tomorrow?
Jenny: I'd like to. How about asking Jenny to go with us?
Iain: Oh, no. She is busy with her dancing class. You know, there is a very big performance in just a week.
Jenny: Yes, you're right. It is really not good for her to learn dancing. Her leg hasn't completely... | Iain invites Jenny to a picnic. Jenny wants to invite Jenny but Iain says she's busy with her dancing class. Jenny's camera isn't available, so they'll ask Mary who's got one to join them. |
train_1384 | Ammamaria: You don't look very well.
Viv: I'm not feeling too well. I've caught a cold.
Ammamaria: Is it because of the bad weather? It's been really miserable for the past tew days.
Viv: Hasn't it! It's been cold and windy recently. Do you like the weather here?
Ammamaria: Not really, but I've got used to it now. ... | Viv has caught a cold because of the bad weather. Viv's going on a trip to New York, so Ammamaria tells about the weather there and suggests bringing some light wool clothing. |
train_1385 | Joe: Why did the boss come down on Joe like a ton of bricks.
Hill: He spoke evil behind his back.
Joe: How did he know that he had bad mouthed him?
Hill: Someone told Joe off.
Joe: He is then in a very difficult situation.
Hill: Sure. He'll get the bag, I think. | Hill tells Joe the boss was furious because Joe spoke evil behind the boss's back. |
train_1386 | Miriam: Good morning,Miss Wang. How beautiful you look today!
Miss Wang: Thank you. I'm wearing make-up.
Miriam: Who taught you to put on make-up?
Miss Wang: It's me. I have studied make-up at a beauty shop.
Miriam: Can you teach me how to do make-up?
Miss Wang: Of course. First, use eye shadow to heighten your ey... | Miss Wang tells Miriam she studied make-up at a beauty shop and teaches Miriam how to do make-up including eye shadow, lipsticks, and long nails. |
train_1387 | Madlen: I'm famished! Let's get some grub!
Cathie: I'm in the mood for some chips and salsa.
Madlen: Me, too! The chips here are so light and crispy.
Cathie: And they have tangy, freshly-made salsa, too. My mouth is watering already!
Madlen: I'll go get the chips. What do you want to drink?
Cathie: Surprise me. | Both Madlen and Cathie feel like eating something. Madlen'll go get the chips. |
train_1388 | Addie: What's the terrible noise?
Derek: The engines. The crew is warming them up. We're about to take gold from Vancouver.
Addie: Now, my ears hurt. I suppose that's the atmospheric pressure. How many things can happen to us in an airplane?
Derek: Nothing serious. It's going to happen to you just sit back and relax.
A... | Addie feels uncomfortable when the plane's taking off. Derek answers Addie's questions about the flight and assures Addie of the safety, then Addie feels relieved. |
train_1389 | Loree: Where are you going?
Dominique: I'm going to the gym to lift weights. Want to come?
Loree: No, thanks. I'm going to prepare for my chemistry midterm. Do you usually just lift weights?
Dominique: No. I lift to get stronger. Then I swim to help my heart and lungs and I jump rope to improve my balance.
Loree: Wow, ... | Dominique's going to the gym and suggests Loree start slowly and a little more each day if Loree wants to take up training. |
train_1390 | Orrin: I need to go to the bank.
Vivi: But they're all close today?
Orrin: Closed? Are you kidding? What is it? Some kind of holiday today?
Vivi: Have you already forgotten what's the date today?
Orrin: Oh, it's the first of April. April Fools' Day.
Vivi: You forgot all about it, didn't you?
Orrin: Sort of. But it has ... | Vivi play a trick on Orrin as it's April Fools' Day, which reminds Orrin of his wife's birthday. Orrin tells Vivi his wife is Chinese so she celebrates her birthday according to the lunar calendar. |
train_1391 | Deana: Guess what I'll be doing this summer.
Nikoletta: What?
Deana: I'm going to work at the Riverside Hotel.
Nikoletta: What exactly will you be doing?
Deana: Let's see. I'll be doing some small repairs inside and outside the hotel. I'll be cutting grass and taking care of the flowers.
Nikoletta: Sounds interesting. ... | Deana'll work at the Riverside Hotel and will use the pay to pay for the textbooks next term. |
train_1392 | Mindy: Hello Helen, you look bad. Is everything OK?
Helen: Yes, I'm fine, thanks. I'm just a bit tired this morning. That's all.
Mindy: Why is that? Did you stay up last night?
Helen: Not at all, but I had this dream and it woke me up so I didn't get much sleep. I dreamt of walking through a forest at night. I couldn't... | Helen's tired because she dreamed a bad dream so she didn't get enough sleep, then Helen describes the details of the dream to Mindy. |
train_1393 | Kylie: We're so happy to have you here on the show with us today. So what was it like filming a movie in Iceland?
Alysa: Very cold. I had never been to Iceland before, so I didn't really know what to expect. There aren't a lot of people in the country and we were filming in this small fishing village, so it wasn't unco... | Alysa shares with Kylie the experience of filming a movie in Iceland and tells Kylie about Johnny Deep whom Kylie worked with during that time. |
train_1394 | Sonya: Would you like a cup of coffee?
Denis: Yes, that would be good.
Sonya: Cream or sugar?
Denis: Neither, just some milk.
Sonya: OK. Oh, no.
Denis: What's the matter?
Sonya: This machine is out of order.
Denis: Did you lose your money?
Sonya: I sure did.
Denis: You are to complain. These machines are always out of ... | Sonya and Denis are buying coffee on a machine, but the machine is out of order, so they'll go to another machine. |
train_1395 | Brandon: Welcome back, everyone. Now I'm talking to Nick Parker, the singer with the band, Crispy. Hello, Nick. Welcome to our show.
Nick Parker: Hello.
Brandon: Nick, I have one question. Your sister Mel is in the band, too. Isn't she?
Nick Parker: Yeah, we've been playing and singing together since we were young. Dad... | Nick Parker, the singer with the band, Crispy, is on a show. He talks about his sister Mel who's also in the band, tells Brandon how his band formed, and recalls the band in the first year and some disappointments. |
train_1396 | Taylor: Taylor, can you tell me how to apply for a job on the Internet?
Torie: Just fill out an application.
Taylor: Do I have to send an E-mail?
Torie: You are expected to know the E-mail address of the unit.
Taylor: But I still don't know which unit is in need of staff.
Torie: Send out an application through Job-want... | Taylor tells Taylor how to apply for a job on the Internet. |
train_1397 | Marlo: Hello. This is John ' s Distribution. Can I help you?
Jemmie: Yes. I need some ice water delivered.
Marlo: Are you completely out?
Jemmie: No, I have some, but not enough for the long weekend.
Marlo: Okay. I ' ll send someone to deliver it for you tomorrow.
Jemmie: Thank you.
Marlo: No problem. | Jemmie needs some ice water. Marlo will deliver it tomorrow. |
train_1398 | Shay: Do you wash clothes here often?
Jessa: I have been coming here for the past few years.
Shay: Why do you wash here?
Jessa: It's actually a lot cheaper for me to wash my clothes here.
Shay: I've only washed my clothes here a couple times.
Jessa: Why don't you wash clothes at home?
Shay: I would, if my washing machi... | Jessa comes to this laundry because it's cheap. Shay comes here because Shay's washing machine is broken. |
train_1399 | Sherill: What's wrong, officer?
officer: You do realize that you ran a red light, don't you?
Sherill: I did?
officer: You didn't see the red light?
Sherill: I'm sorry for running it, but I really didn't know.
officer: Didn't you learn that red means stop?
Sherill: I know that.
officer: Then tell me why you sped up on t... | Sherill ran a red light but Sherill doesn't realize that. officer gives Sherill a ticket to warn Sherill. |
train_1400 | Garrett: I am calling to find out why I didn ' t receive an unemployment check this week.
Emmye: Did you send in your Continued Claim Form for the last period?
Garrett: I think I forgot to send it in!
Emmye: You need to be very careful to send that form in every two weeks if you want to get paid.
Garrett: Can I send it... | Garrett calls Emmye to ask why Garrett didn't receive an unemployment check this week. Emmye says it's because Garrett forgot to send the continued claim form. |
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