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train_3201 | Erik: Are you being served, sir?
Chinese: No, not yet. I just want a haircut.
Erik: Will you sit here, please? How would you like it cut?
Chinese: I want it short.
Erik: But it's short already, sir.
Chinese: I mean very short, shorter than it is now.
Erik: Shall I just trim it?
Chinese: No, You can cut quite a bit off.... | Erik cuts Chinese's hair very short in the Chinese style according to Chinese's demand. Chinese thinks it's very good. |
train_3202 | Sabine: Hello, it's nice to meet you.
Joly: I'm glad we're meeting today. Thank you.
Sabine: You're welcome.
Joly: I would like to talk to you about your daughter.
Sabine: Is there a problem?
Joly: No, your daughter is great.
Sabine: That's great news.
Joly: Your daughter is a wonderful student.
Sabine: She isn't messi... | Joly tells Sabine that Sabine's daughter is a wonderful student. Sabine feels glad. |
train_3203 | Ignacio: Is the new computerised stock system in operation?
Alaa: Not quite. The software engineers are testing it just now.
Ignacio: Have all the operators been trained on it?
Alaa: Yes, most of them. We trained on a dummy system last month. A couple of people were away so we've organised two more training sessions on... | Alaa tells Ignacio the new system is still being tested and the operators have been trained on it. |
train_3204 | Lisbeth: I think these patterns are quite good. Can you give me a price indication of these?
Jeanne: Of course, it's my pleasure. We'll quote you the lowest price prevailing.
Lisbeth: Thank you very much. If your price is suitable, then we can make further discussion of contract.
Jeanne: Here is our price list, our ter... | Lisbeth thinks the patterns are good. Jeanne can give Lisbeth a discount of 10%. Lisbeth orders 900 dozen. Jeanne only has 600 dozen. |
train_3205 | Sabrina: I'm from Channel 5 News.
Phelia: How's it going?
Sabrina: I was wondering if I could ask you a few questions.
Phelia: Ask away.
Sabrina: First of all, did you vote today?
Phelia: I already voted.
Sabrina: Who did you vote for?
Phelia: I'm not going to tell you.
Sabrina: Why not?
Phelia: My vote is personal.
Sa... | Sabrina from Channel 5 News interviews Phelia. Phelia won't tell who Phelia voted because it's personal. |
train_3206 | IBA: IBA, how can I help?
Rodney: Ah, yes, hello. I'm calling to get some info about your PIN services. You see, my friend also has an account with you and also enjoys shopping on the Internet. She recommended I sign up for this service too.
IBA: That was a wise decision, if I may say so. Our Personal Internet Banking ... | Rodney calls IBA about their PIN services according to a friend's suggestion. IBA tells Rodney it will fit Rodney's needs for online shopping. |
train_3207 | Artur: You're listening to BBC English programme, aren't you?
Amalee: Yes, join us, will you?
Artur: All right, but it is a bit too difficult for me to understand.
Amalee: Don't worry. Listen to it more often, and you are sure to make progress. As the proverb goes, 'Where there is a will, there is a way.'
Artur: Thank ... | Amalee advises Artur to listen to BBC English programme more often to make progress. |
train_3208 | Quiggly: Here it is...Friday night. Do you want to go dancing?
Jeni: Well, not really. I'm kind of tired. I had a pretty hard week. But how about going out to listen to some music?
Quiggly: How about a little light jazz?
Jeni: Yeah. That sounds nice.
Quiggly: What about the Club Blue Note?
Jeni: I've never heard of it.... | Quiggly suggests going dancing but Jeni would like to listen to some music. Quiggly then suggests a club. Jeni would love to try it. |
train_3209 | Isadora: Hello, what seems to be the problem?
Arlette: Well, I'm not feeling very well at the moment. I'm preparing for the exams and I've been staying up late studying these days. This morning I got up very early to do some work, and I fell on the floor. I came around after a few seconds.
Isadora: Mm. Have you had any... | Arlette is not feeling very well. Isadora thinks Arlette has been overdoing studying and advises Arlette to get plenty of sleep. |
train_3210 | Martainn: Did you get to talk to the Browns about their trip to Venezuela?
Isobel: Oh, yes. They said they had a great time.
Martainn: What did they say the weather was like?
Isobel: They said it was extremely cool. They suggested that we take some warm clothes.
Martainn: Uh. Did you ask how the hotels were?
Isobel: It... | Isobel tells Martainn the Browns had a great time in Venezuela. It was cool. The hotels are excellent and not expensive. The staff is helpful and friendly. They suggest getting gold jewelry there. |
train_3211 | Stacy: Hi.
Mersey: Oh, Hi.
Stacy: Are you new in the neighborhood?
Mersey: Oh, yeah.
Stacy: Welcome, welcome to the neighborhood.
Mersey: Oh.
Stacy: Hey, I'm Stacy. I live across the street.
Mersey: Oh, Hi, Stacy. I'm Mark. Mark Jones.
Stacy: Um. Looks like your moving. Do you need any help unloading your moving truck?... | Stacy welcomes Mark Jones who just moved into their neighborhood from Springville. Mark had a moving company to help them and had a good trip here except that their cat disappeared. Mark tells Stacy he develops educational software for school and Stacy is a high school history teacher. Stacy invites Mark and his family... |
train_3212 | Kittie: Don't turn the dishwasher on! The baby just fell asleep. I need a break! I'm exhausted from cooking soup and baking cookies all morning.
Carolee: Oh! I'll run it later, then. Let's sit outside and read while she sleeps. | Kittie asks Carolee not to turn the dishwasher on. |
train_3213 | Myrah: Excuse me, how can I get to the Riverside Theater?
Hassan: Sorry I didn't earth what you said.
Myrah: Please show me where the Riverside Theater is.
Hassan: Can you speak French? I'm a foreigner here.
Myrah: Oh, wonderful! I come from Paris. Is there a Riverside Theater?
Hassan: OK, let me show you. Walk along t... | Myrah asks Hassan how to get to the Riverside Theater. Hassan doesn't understand at first but then gives directions to Myrah when Myrah speaks French. |
train_3214 | Socrates: Every year, the South has the floods. It is an act of God.
Izzi: Do you really think so?
Socrates: Yeah, you have some other ideas?
Izzi: I think, in some way it is an act of God, but in another way, it just is caused by us.
Socrates: For example?
Izzi: We didn't pay attention to the environment, cut dow... | Socrates thinks the floods in the South are an act of God. Izzi thinks they are also caused by humans. |
train_3215 | Reilly: This has got to stop! Another Friday night without a date! What can I do?
Nicolea: What about looking through the personal ads on the Internet? That's how I met Steven.
Reilly: Actually, I've tried that. But the people you meet are always different from what you expect.
Joab: Do you often go to a chat room o... | Reilly wants to find a date. Nicolea advises personal ads on the Internet. Joab advises a chat room, a dating service, and a single's night at the bookstore. Reilly thinks the latter two are good ideas. |
train_3216 | Winnie: Hi, Francis, morning! How are you doing today?
Francis: I had a bad start of the day. I was stuck in a bad traffic jam on my way and I missed my morning meeting.
Winnie: Indeed, I agree that is not a good start. How about the meeting? You missed anything important?
Francis: It is ok. My boss briefs me later ... | Francis was stuck in a bad traffic jam and missed his morning meeting. His boss briefs him but was kind of unhappy with him. |
train_3217 | Selene: Thanks for the advice, Mr. Macmillan. I'll keep it in mind. I had better head off though. I'm meeting my husband for dinner.
Mr. Macmillan: Sure, I'm heading out myself. Enjoy your evening.
Selene: Thanks, sir. You too. Drive safely, I hear there's a lot ice on the roads.
Mr. Macmillan: Thanks for the warnin... | Selene thanks Mr. Macmillan for his advice. They say goodbye to each other. |
train_3218 | Shel: That woman is a very good singer.
Becki: Yes, but she looks like a man.
Shel: What difference does it make?
Becki: Female singers are supposed to be pretty.
Shel: Singers are supposed to sing well.
Becki: They should look good, too.
Shel: There are lots of ugly men singers.
Becki: Men singers don't have to look g... | Becki thinks women singers should look pretty but Shel thinks they are supposed to sing well. |
train_3219 | Pauly: Good evening, ma'am. Do you have a reservation?
Laina: No, I don't.
Pauly: Awfully sorry, but there are no empty tables left now.
Laina: Well, can you tell me how long a wait do you think there will be?
Pauly: About 15 minutes I think. Is that OK for you?
Laina: 15 minutes? That's too bad. I can't wait for so lo... | Laina doesn't have a reservation. Pauly tells Laina she needs to wait for 15 minutes. Laina can't wait so she asks Pauly to check for her again. Pauly finds her a table in the smoking section. |
train_3220 | Prentice: Good morning, Doctor Watson's Office.
John Creamer: Hello. My name is John Creamer and I'm hoping I could come in today to see the doctor.
Prentice: Are you a patient of Doctor Watson?
John Creamer: Well, no, I'm in town at a conference and the manager of the hotel where I'm staying suggested that I call you.... | John Creamer wants to see Doctor Watson because he has some ringing in his ears. Prentice schedules him at 4:30 this afternoon. |
train_3221 | Karlyn: I want to go traveling to Hawaii.
Quinn: That sounds like fun. How do you want to go?
Karlyn: I want to go there by sea but I have no idea how much it will cost.
Quinn: I think it depends on the season.
Karlyn: Well, of course. I want to go when the weather is nice.
Quinn: Are you going to travel alone?
Karlyn:... | Karlyn wants to go traveling to Hawaii by sea with Karlyn's sister. Quinn suggests going online to find a good deal. |
train_3222 | Ardra: Dear, can you drive me to the clinic?
Margarita: I'm afraid I can't.
Ardra: Why?
Margarita: Well, my car won't start. I don't know what's the matter with it.
Ardra: Could it be the battery?
Margarita: No, I don't think it could be. I checked the battery two days ago.It must be other problems.
Ardra: Well, I supp... | Margarita cannot start Margarita's car and Ardra gives some possible reasons. |
train_3223 | Danny: May, is this the Hall of Ancient China?
May: Yes. Look at these historical relics here, amazing!
Danny: Why are they all in glass boxes?
May: For protection. Some relics will turn to dust if exposed to air.
Danny: So there isn't air in the glass boxes?
May: No, there isn't. They are all vacuumed.
Danny: I wonder... | May and Danny talk about the historical relics in the Hall of Ancient China. |
train_3224 | Jason Smith: Good morning. My name's Jason Smith.
Peter Anderson: Ah, good morning, Mr. Smith. Nice to meet you. I'm Peter Anderson from Personnel. Do sit down.
Jason Smith: Thank you very much.
Peter Anderson: Now, have you brought your curriculum vitae with you?
Jason Smith: Oh, my CV. Yes, here it s. There are three... | Peter Anderson interviews Jason Smith. Jason does not have any experience in international business but he introduces his other advantages for this job. |
train_3225 | Dru: I have made up my mind. I am getting a tattoo.
Morgana: Really? Are you sure?
Dru: Yeah! Why not? They are trendy and look great! I want to get a dragon on my arm or maybe a tiger on my back.
Morgana: Yeah but, it is something that you will have forever! They use indelible ink that can only be removed with laser t... | Dru wants to get a tattoo but Morgana suggests Dru reconsider it because it hurts a lot and a tattoo is hard to be removed. |
train_3226 | Arleen: I know I'm a blabbermouth, but what do you think she should do, John?
John: Honey, we're in the museum now. We're not here to discuss your coworker's love life. We're here to enjoy the great paintings by Picasso!
Arleen: I know! But it's really important to her! Her whole life could be ruined by this man!
John:... | Arleen still thinks about Arleen's coworker's love life when visiting a museum but John thinks they should focus on the paintings. |
train_3227 | Dixie: I've been thinking of taking I've been thinking of taking a Crazy English course. Do you think it's a good idea
Mathilde: Sure! You should do anything you can to improve your English.
Dixie: Really? Do you think English is that important?
Mathilde: Of course it is. In fact, I'll even take the course with you if ... | Mathilde thinks it important to improve English and will take an English course with Dixie. They will have dinner and practice English together. |
train_3228 | Milicent: What can I do for you?
Edin: I need a passport.
Milicent: You can apply for one here.
Edin: When can I do that?
Milicent: If you like, you can apply right now.
Edin: That would be great.
Milicent: I'm going to need you to complete this application.
Edin: What else do I have to do?
Milicent: Then I will take y... | Milicent helps Edin to apply for a passport. |
train_3229 | Ivory: Are you ready to go shopping?
Bernadene: Not yet. I'm not finished with my research yet.
Ivory: What research?
Bernadene: Reading my fashion magazines! How do you think I know so much about all the latest trends?
Ivory: But they're just ads. . .
Bernadene: Duh. . . That's the point. The people in the ads are wea... | Ivory wants to go shopping with Bernadene but Bernadene hasn't finished reading fashion magazines. |
train_3230 | Patrik: Can you tell me where I can park?
Sylvan: Are you driving a motorcycle or an automobile?
Patrik: I drive an automobile.
Sylvan: Fine. You can either park in the student lot or on the street. Do you know what a handicapped space is?
Patrik: Yes, I have seen those spots.
Sylvan: Well, when you see the blue spots ... | Sylvan tells Patrik where to park the automobile and some parking rules needing attention. |
train_3231 | Steven: Merry Christmas, Bill!
Tito: Merry Christmas. Steven!
Steven: What do you want to do to celebrate Christmas?
Tito: I'll have supper with my girlfriend and go shopping. What about you?
Steven: I'll go to church first and then go to a Christmas party. Would you like to come?
Tito: I'd love to. But I am going to m... | Steven asks Bill about Bill's plan for Christmas and invites him to a party. Bill would like to join. |
train_3232 | Daniel: Don't talk too much, Tom. We are on duty today, we should hurry up.
Tom: OK.
Daniel: Tom, your task is to clean the blackboard.
Tom: How about yourself?
Daniel: I'm going to sweep the floor first.
Tom: Daniel, I am not tall enough to reach the of the blackboard.
Daniel: Stand on the chair, Pig Tom. Use your bra... | Tom and Daniel are on duty and they have to finish their work before their teacher and classmates come. |
train_3233 | Brody: Hello! Do you have a place where I can exercise?
Delmar: Yes, sir. We have a fine exercise facility.
Brody: I'm happy to hear that. Now, would you tell me where it is?
Delmar: You're actually standing above it. Just take the elevator or stairs down one level.
Brody: Is the hotel going to charge me a dollar a min... | Brody asks Delmar the place, the fees, the opening time, and the trainer of the gym in the hotel. |
train_3234 | Brigida: Excuse me, how do I get to the Forbidden City?
Evangelina: Follow this road and turn right at the second intersection. It'll be right there.
Brigida: Is it far?
Evangelina: No, it should only take you about 15 minutes by foot.
Brigida: Thank you. | Evangelina tells Brigida the way to the Forbidden City. |
train_3235 | Anjanette: Now that we know what kind of music we will play, we have to decide what each of us will do.
Anya: Well, I love hip hop dancing, so I should probably dance. Do you know how to rap?
Anjanette: Oh yeah! I'm a great rapper. And I know all the Vanilla Ice lyrics by heart.
Anya: Excellent. I'll start practicing m... | Anya chooses to dance while Anjanette chooses to rap. |
train_3236 | Betsey: I'm going to the park to play baseball with the guys.
Cherise: But you promised to play chess with me this afternoon.
Betsey: Yeah, but that was before the guys ask me to join the team.
Cherise: So what?
Betsey: You know how much I want to be on the team, and now there is an opening for me. If I don't go to pra... | Betsey wants to break Betsey's promise of playing chess with Cherise this afternoon to practice baseball to join a team. Cherise agrees if Betsey gives the best game to Cherise tonight. |
train_3237 | Ms. Dawson: Welcome to the International Business Department. How can I help you?
Vivia: Hello. I'm Ms. Dawson from Lexington Software. I need to send these documents to Vietnam via L / C.
Ms. Dawson: No problem, I can do that for you right now. Have you checked the documents?
Vivia: I have, but I have never done this ... | Ms. Dawson will help Ms. Dawson double-check the documents that will be sent to Vietnam via L/C. |
train_3238 | Esta: This is the last of the milk.
Emmi: I know. I intent to go to the store today.
Esta: Would you get some that new cereal we saw advertise on TV.
Emmi: Which one?
Esta: You know. The one with the silly art about how advisements have jump up and down.
Emmi: Oh, you mean kikois.
Esta: Yeah, That's the one.
Emmi: Well... | Emmi will buy Esta the new cereal if the store has. |
train_3239 | Nydia: How can I travel by air?
Lynnett: Have you traveled by air before?
Nydia: No, this is the first time.
Lynnett: Let me tell you. First you must buy a ticket.
Nydia: Yes, I know.
Lynnett: Then you must go to the airport.
Nydia: Is that all?
Lynnett: Not Yet. Listen to me. Don't forget to take your ID card with you... | Lynnett tells Nydia how to travel by air. |
train_3240 | Elnore: what are you doing?
Bela: I'm just trying to complete today's crossword puzzle. Whenever I get the time, I like to do the crossword puzzles in the paper.
Elnore: you really like brains that make you think, don't you?
Bela: I guess you could say that. What kind of games do you like?
Elnore: I guess the games I l... | Elnore and Bela talk about the games they like. Bela prefers the crossword puzzles while Bela likes playing darts. Elnore also says Elnore's family used to play some games together but Elnore doesn't like those games. Bela's family enjoys playing card games. |
train_3241 | Virgie: I really hope to reach an agreement with you today that is suitable and beneficial for us both. I've thought through a lot of these details, and I hope we can have a chance to discuss them and resolve any differences this afternoon.
Conrad: Let's get start. What kinds of things do you have in mind? If you let u... | Virgie and Conrad negotiate over the details of their trade, including the discount, the insurance fees, the transport fee, etc. They reach an agreement at the end. |
train_3242 | Shayna: it's so great to be here! I'm so excited to help you and my daughter with your new home!
Dotti: we're glad that you're here. Would you like a tour of the house?
Shayna: that'd be great, but could I have a cup of tea first?
Dotti: sure, I'll just go put the kettle on. Why don't you have a seat on the sofa and I'... | Shayna comes to help Shayna's daughter and Dotti with their new home. Dotti serves Dotti a cup of tea and Shayna will help with the chores. |
train_3243 | Ansell: Madam, what can I do for you?
Antonetta: Next week there will be a meeting with the manager of USE Company ; this is an important opportunity for our company to have a new relationship with a new partner. So, I want you to prepare an instruction book with detailed introduction of our products. This introduction... | Antonetta asks Ansell to prepare an instruction book with a detailed introduction of their products and the meeting agenda to welcome a potential partner. |
train_3244 | Mr. Miller: I'm very impressed by all the work you've done on your house. Mr. Miller, How long have you been working on it?
Rodrick: I first became interested in doing things myself several years ago. I've been doing something on it every now and then for almost a year now. You know, I couldn't afford to pay workmen to... | Mr. Miller appreciates Mr. Miller's work done on Mr. Miller's house. |
train_3245 | Rosaline: I'm in charge of buying the fruit for the children at our church. I'm so happy to find that apples and grapes are in season. Give me two dozens of each.
Obie: I hope that they're as good as they look. | Rosaline is buying fruits in Obie's shop. |
train_3246 | Daphne: How is the weather today?
Rodrick: It's very cold and wet.
Daphne: Are the winters like this every year in this place?
Rodrick: Pretty much. But it was a little colder last year.
Daphne: Now I know why people here have thick clothes on.
Rodrick: What is the weather like in winter in your country?
Daphne: It's q... | The winter in Rodrick's country is cold while it's warm all year round in Daphne's country. |
train_3247 | Lorrie: Eastern Airlines Agency. Good Morning.
Orville: Good Morning. I want to book a round-trip ticket.
Lorrie: Where are you flying from, and what's your destination, sir?
Orville: From Montreal to Toronto.
Lorrie: What day do you want to fly?
Orville: I want to leave on Monday the 24th and return on Friday. Do you ... | Lorrie helps Orville to book a round-trip air ticket from Montreal to Toronto. |
train_3248 | Elvis: Can I order take-out here?
Tobin: Yes, sir. What would you like?
Elvis: I want a hamburger, a medium French fries, a Big Mac meal, and a double cheeseburger, please.
Tobin: Anything else?
Elvis: And a 6-piece chicken nuggets.
Tobin: What kind of drink would you like?
Elvis: A large Coke with extra ice and a milk... | Elvis orders some fast food and drinks to take out with Tobin's assistance. |
train_3249 | Stace: Now,Mr. Martin. I've just read your own doctor's report. So you haven't been feeling very well lately, is that right?
Mr. Martin: It's... it's my leg, doctor. My right leg. I keep getting a strange pain in it.
Stace: Could you tell me what the pain is like?
Mr. Martin: It's like... like boiling water running dow... | Mr. Martin gets a pain in his leg and goes to Stace with his local doctor's report. Stace suggests a few tests in order to find the reason. |
train_3250 | Gabriello: May I help you, sir?
Jessey: Yes, please. I want to buy a personal gift for my brother. He's taking a trip to South America.
Gabriello: Is he going by ship or plane?
Jessey: He,s flying. My gift will have to be something light in weight. What can you suggest?
Gabriello: What about this tie? It's made of pure... | Gabriello helps Jessey to choose a gift for his brother and Gabriello'll take a folding toothbrush. |
train_3251 | Edwin: Do you want your television repaired?
Randene: Yes, but not by the man you suggested.
Edwin: Why not? The repairmen are very good and the charges are so reasonable.
Randene: That may be, but I couldn't find the place.
Edwin: But you couldn't miss it. I told you it is at the first right after the railroad bridge.... | Randene cannot find the place of the repairman suggested by Edwin and Edwin finds that Edwin told Randene the wrong way. |
train_3252 | Mr. Smith: Tell me about yourself and your past experience.
Sashenka: I have worked as an executive secretary for 5 years, first for trading companies, and now I am working for a trust company. I interact well with peers, clients, administrators and bosses. I thrive on challenge and work well in high-stress environmen... | Mr. Smith gives Sashenka a job interview, asking about Sashenka's past working experience, computer skills, and English competence. Sashenka inquires about the detailed job responsibilities. Sashenka is satisfied with the proposed salary and will get the decision by early July. |
train_3253 | Rafe: Can I take your order?
Julita: I'll take two value meals.
Rafe: What kind of drink do you want with those meals?
Julita: One Coca Cola and the other a Sprite, please.
Rafe: You can super-size your meals for only three dollars extra.
Julita: Yes, I'd like that, then.
Rafe: How about anything for dessert, lik... | Rafe serves Julita and Julita orders two super-size value meals. |
train_3254 | Lida: You are blue in the face, arn't you?
Veronica: The cat has eaten my fish, I'll kill it.
Lida: But supposing your son killed like the fish, what do you think then?
Veronica: I'll beat him.
Lida: So beat the cat, but don't kill it. | Lida persuades Veronica not to kill Veronica's cat as it ate Veronica's fish. |
train_3255 | Geoffrey: I'm absolutely stuffed. I don't think I've ever eaten so much at one sitting.
Ezechiel: same here. How did we manage to eat seven jin of dumplings?
Geoffrey: well, I had five of them. the bill, please.
Eric: that will be 71 yuan.
Ezechiel: here's 80. keep the change.
Eric: I'm sorry, sir?
Ezechiel: he m... | Geoffrey and Ezechiel eat many dumplings. Geoffrey is trying to give Eric a tip but both Ezechiel and Eric don't understand Ezechiel's word 'keep the change'. |
train_3256 | Josi: Come on in. I am so glad you are here. We have been expecting you.
Krysta: Am I late for the party? Looks everyone is already here. Hope I didn't miss something interesting.
Josi: No, you are just on time. We haven't really started yet.
Krysta: Great, here are some flowers for you. I hope you like them. I was ... | Krysta brings some flowers when coming to Josi's housewarming party. Josi did all the designs of Josi's new house and seems to be proud of it. |
train_3257 | Rochelle: I hear you bought a new house in the northern suburbs.
Becki: That's right, we bought it the same day we came on the market.
Rochelle: What kind of house is it?
Becki: It's a wonderful Spanish style.
Rochelle: Oh, I love the roof tiles on Spanish style houses.
Becki: And it's a bargaining. A house like t... | Becki has just bought a Spanish style house at a good price and Becki will buy a house before Becki's wedding. |
train_3258 | Jeniece: The weather in Beijing is just beautiful!
Essie: Autumn is the best season in Beijing, you know.
Jeniece: Yes, I can see. The summer heat is over, and the winter cold is still far away.
Essie: What is the weather like in Washington at this time of this year?
Jeniece: Autumn is also very nice in Washington.... | Essie describes the weather of summer, autumn, and winter in Beijing and Jeniece talks about how the weather is like in Washington. |
train_3259 | Karen: Hi, Karen! Where's Tom?
Krystle: He's upstairs. He's having a bath. Tom!
Tom: Yes?
Krystle: Sam's here.
Tom: I'm nearly ready. Hello, Sam. Have a cigarette.
Karen: No thanks, Tom.
Tom: Have a glass of whisky then.
Karen: OK. Thanks.
Tom: Is dinner ready, Karen?
Krystle: It's nearly ready. We can have di... | Tom and Sam had roast beef and potatoes for lunch and those are exactly what Karen prepares for their dinner. |
train_3260 | Mattie: Do you like jazz, Tom?
Tom: No, I don't like it very much. Do you?
Mattie: Well, yes, I do. I'm a real fan of Wynton Marsalis.
Tom: Oh, does he play the piano?
Mattie: No, he doesn't ! ! ! He plays the trumpet. So, what kind of music do you like?
Tom: I like rock a lot.
Mattie: Who's your favorite group? ... | Mattie likes jazz while Tom likes rock music. |
train_3261 | Katrinka: Can you believe me?
Aline: Sure.
Katrinka: Please count on my love.
Aline: I will.
Katrinka: I'll be yours through endless time.
Aline: I see. And I'll always be devoted to you.
Katrinka: Thank you. I know I've nothing to offer you, but I'll never give you reason to cry.
Aline: I'll never hurt you; I'l... | Katrinka and Aline express their love to each other with sensational words. |
train_3262 | Peter Jones: Hello, my name is Peter Jones. I'm your new neighbor. I just moved in next door.
Miss James: Oh, nice to meet you. My name is Miss James. I hope you enjoy living here.
Peter Jones: I hope so, too. You know when we were considering whether to buy the house, Mr. Johnson, the housing agent told us that joggin... | Peter has just moved into a new house and comes to greet his new neighbor, Miss James. He asks Miss James the best place to jog and the tips for jogging there. |
train_3263 | Isidore: Do you have anything particular on this evening?
Lacy: No, I've got a lot of time to kill.
Isidore: Well, then, won't you come over to dinner and have a game of mahjong afterwards?
Lacy: With pleasure.
Isidore: You are not so eager about majang before.
Lacy: That's because I didn't know the fun of playing it t... | Lacy becomes interested in mah-jong and Isidore thinks it is hard to shut this hobby off. |
train_3264 | Catherine: Hi, my name is Catherine.
John: I'm John. It's nice to meet you.
Catherine: Do you know what this professor is like?
John: I have no idea. This is my first year.
Catherine: You are a freshman? Me too. Where are you from?
John: I'm from San Francisco.
Catherine: I've been there a few times. It's a great city.... | Catherine and John meet each other for the first time before their class begins. They talk about the weather, their majors, and the interesting places in the city. |
train_3265 | Irwin: Have you booked the train tickets?
Jessey: Yes, the train leaves 4 o'clock and arrives at London at about 10.
Irwin: What about the plane tickets from London to Paris?
Jessey: Well, I want your advice. If we take the plane, leaving at midnight, we'll have to pay 260 pounds each. But if we leave at 8 in the morni... | Irwin and Jessey choose a midnight plane because it is cheap and they think they have enough time to catch the flight. |
train_3266 | George: It's freezing cold out here, Joan! You said would be just a little chilly.
Joan: Yes, I know, George. We should walk home faster to keep warm.
George: Awe, and what is that?
Joan: Oh, just a bit of thunder. Nothing to worry about.
George: Just a bit of thunder? Nothing to worry about? Now it's pouring and I'm g... | The bad weather makes Joan and George cold and wet, so they want to go back home quickly. |
train_3267 | Bryna: Isaac, something's wrong with the shower. It can't be turned off completely. It keeps dripping.
Isaac: Yeah, maybe the shower head needs replacing.
Bryna: Oh, it's probably just a washer or something that needs to be replaced. Can you take a look at it?
Isaac: Me? I'm not a repairman. I don't even know what's wr... | Bryna asks Isaac to check the dripping shower but Isaac doesn't think he can handle it. |
train_3268 | Bari: What do you do in the evening, John?
John: I go to the school Theatre club every Tuesday evening. The rest of the week I usually stay home. I don't like the city very much.
Bari: Why don't you like the city?
John: Before I moved here, I lived in a village. I knew all the people in my neighborhood.
Bari: Life is d... | John tells Bari that he doesn't like the city life because of noisy sounds and traffic. |
train_3269 | Rose: Jack, I was just wondering if you'd like to go out this Friday.
Jack: Oh, Rose. I haven't seen you since we last met at our classmates party. What are you going to do?
Rose: Well, I was thinking if we could go to a movie after a western dinner.
Jack: That sounds like fun.
Rose: Of course. We can do something else... | Rose invites Jack to go to a movie after a western dinner this Friday. Jack agrees. |
train_3270 | Tish: I'm not sure about how to operate the washer and dryer.
Krystyna: What's the problem?
Tish: I need help turning them on.
Krystyna: You need change.
Tish: The machines take change?
Krystyna: Yes. It costs fifty cents for the washer and a dollar for the dryer.
Tish: Where do i put the money in?
Krystyna: You put th... | Krystyna shows Tish how to operate the washer and dryer. Tish thanks for that. |
train_3271 | Agretha: Can I borrow this magazine from you? It's really interesting and I can't put it down.
Avrom: I am sorry, but I can't lend it to you now, for I haven't finished reading it. If you don't mind, I can lend you some back numbers to you.
Agretha: That would be very kind of you. By the way, is it a monthly magazine?
... | Agretha wants to borrow the magazine from Avrom, but Avrom refuses and can lend some back numbers. |
train_3272 | Nichols: Food is less expensive in a cafeteria, because you serve yourself.
Vern: How to do it?
Nichols: Just pick up a tray, then put a knife, a fork, a spoon and a paper napkin on it and stand in the line.
Vern: How long will it take to reach the buffet?
Nichols: Not long, because people rush for lunch.
Vern: The lin... | Nichols teaches Vern to serve himself in a cafeteria. Then Vern needs to tell the man behind the counter what Vern wants. |
train_3273 | Rod: How far do we have to go?
Brady: About 50 miles.
Rod: The traffic is not very heavy on this high way, is it? So I ' m sure we ' ll make it.
Brady: No, but we ' Ve got a hurry. It will be the rush hour soon.
Rod: Don ' t worry. There ' s plenty of time yet.
Brady: But it ' s Friday today. This road is always jam pa... | Brady thinks they'll arrive in time, but Rod thinks they need to hurry because it'll be the rush hour soon during the weekend. |
train_3274 | Mary: Where's Mrs. Johnson?
Mr. Johnson: Just call her Lisa, Mary. She's cooking dinner.
Mary: I see. Can I sit down?
Mr. Johnson: Of course! Make yourself at home.
Mary: Thank you, Mr. Johnson.
Mr. Johnson: Please, just call me Tom.
Mary: Okay, Tom.
Mr. Johnson: Where's Cindy?
Mary: She's upstairs in my room.
Mr. John... | Mary is visiting Johnson's family. Mr. Johnson asks Mary to tell Cindy to come downstairs. |
train_3275 | Syd: Come on, you are left behind!
Kerrie: Wow, I can't catch my breath. You are running too fast, honey.
Syd: You just need more exercise.
Kerrie: Yes, but you need to slow down. This is jogging, not racing!
Syd: I don't care. I want to burn up my fat.
Kerrie: But running so fast is not good for people over forties.
S... | Syd runs fast to burn up more calories. Kerrie tells Syd to burn up Syd's fat, Syd must run slowly for a longer time. |
train_3276 | Andros: What's the deal with the Asia area sales? Did you have a chance to look at any other reports that came in from the branch offices?
Andrea: We got numbers back from our offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, Taipei, Singapore and Tokyo, we're waiting on Bangkok and Kula Lumpur.
Andros: What do the preliminary figures te... | Andros asks Andrea about reports from Asian branch offices. Andrea thinks it's hard to tell the trends from the preliminary figures because the branches are located in different countries. |
train_3277 | Eadith: I wish to make it clear at the outset that this matter of labels is entirely our problem.
Ma Ling: I should say it is something we have never come across before.
Eadith: The Federal Food and Drug Administration, or the FDA as we call it for short, imposes a whole set of regulations on the import of food product... | Eadith says the FDA imposes more rigid and complicated regulations on the import of food products to the United States. Ma Ling thinks the overly strict regulations restrict imports. The Ma Ling Labels cannot be used if the lichee is to be offered for import. Thus Eadith suggests quoting on a CIF basis for delivery in ... |
train_3278 | Winton: We're having a tailgate party I before the game. Would you like to join us?
Quincey: Okay. But what is a tailgate party?
Winton: Someone brings a truck to the game and we have a barbecue right there in the parking lot out of the back of the truck!
Quincey: How fun! Can I bring something?
Winton: Don't worry abo... | Winton invites Quincey to the tailgate party. Quincey will make and bring a potato salad to the party. |
train_3279 | Ikey: are you ready to go the concert?
Leigh: yes. Should we go there by bus so we aren't late?
Ikey: actually, why don't we go there by bike? We could get stuck in traffic if we travel by bus in such hour.
Leigh: that's true. Cycling is good for our environment, too. Let me just get my helmet then.
Ikey: is your helme... | Ikey advises going to the concert by bike in case of being stuck in traffic. Leigh agrees and Ikey suggests a round helmet may be better for Leigh. Then Ikey praises Leigh's new bicycle and will help Leigh to fix the brakes and saddle. |
train_3280 | Rick: The art critic from the daily chronicle doesn't think much of the max oreo exhibition. He says that the artwork is uninspiring and old fashioned.
Robert: Really? I thought the exhibition showed that he had real talent. What did you think of it?
Rick: I liked it. I didn't think his works were masterpieces, but the... | Rick and Robert liked the max oreo exhibition and they disagree with the art critic's comments. Rick likes landscapes and still life, while prefers abstract paintings. Both of them think the colors appear richer in the paintings. Robert also recommends calligraphy. |
train_3281 | Carl: Why are there still so many people overweight despite the current fitness craze?
Dyanna: Well, there are certain factors that effect people's size and weight.
Carl: What are they?
Dyanna: One study said that low-income groups have a higher percentage of over-weight people than higher income families.
Carl: Why?
D... | Dyanna tells Carl that low-income groups have a higher percentage of overweight people than higher-income families because the low-income groups eat more junk food according to the survey. Besides, many people overweight because they do not exercise. |
train_3282 | Nichol: Did your wife give birth yet?
Shelden: Yeah. She's a healthy beautiful girl.
Nichol: Congratulations. How is your wife doing?
Shelden: She is tired, but getting a lot of rest now.
Nichol: That's good to hear.
Shelden: I'm just glad there were no complications.
Nichol: If your wife and baby are both happy, what ... | Shelden's wife gave birth to a girl. Shelden thinks it's so hard to take care of the newborn after work and Nichol comforts Shelden. |
train_3283 | Robbin: All right. But these are black and I don't like black shoes. They're dull.
Myrna: Well, black is a better color than pink. Pink's for girls.
Robbin: Then why are you wearing black shoes?
Myrna: Because. . . oh, all right. You win. Let's pay for them and go.
Robbin: Hey, thanks, mum. | Robbin convinces Robbin's mom to buy the shoes. |
train_3284 | Teena: I'm going to the beauty parlor. Do you want to come too?
Anette: Sure. Let's go. What are you going to have done?
Teena: I want to have a foot massage and haircut.
Anette: A foot massage sounds like a great idea. They are very relaxing. I'd also like to have a mudpack on my face. It's supposed to help with your ... | Teena invites Anette to the beauty parlor. Teena suggests pedicures, manicures, and trying a Thai massage to relieve stress. Anette thinks the Thai massage sounds painful. |
train_3285 | Allen: Hello, is that Cathy speaking?
Cathy: Yes, is that you, Allen?
Allen: Yes, how are you doing?
Cathy: Not bad.
Allen: Say I've got two tickets for the concert this evening. Would you like to come with me?
Cathy: Sure. Thank you very much.
Allen: Then I'll pick you up at six thirty. OK?
Cathy: Ok, see you.
Allen: ... | Allen invites Cathy to the concert and will pick Cathy at 6:30. |
train_3286 | Jeannine: What reason do you have for missing school?
Judah: I was sick.
Jeannine: How were you sick?
Judah: I had a stomachache.
Jeannine: Did it get any better?
Judah: I'm still feeling under the weather.
Jeannine: Would you like anything for your stomach?
Judah: I took something earlier.
Jeannine: Get better.
Judah:... | Judah tells Jeannine Judah missed school because Judah had a stomachache. |
train_3287 | Ivor: Thank you for your visit to our company. I'd like to make an introduction for you. Is there anything in particular you'd like to know?
Stacy: Your company has a very good reputation, and I have been planning to visit it for a long time. What's the advantage of your factory over other plastics ones?
Ivor: Our prod... | Ivor tells Stacy the advantages of Ivor's factory over other plastics ones, but Ivor cannot answer Stacy's question about the cost. |
train_3288 | Ignazio: Mark, you are not telling me the truth. Now why?
Mark: Promise you are not going to be angry?
Ignazio: Yes, all right. So why? Go on then. Say it. Oh, really, Mark. I promise I'm not going to be angry. Now why were you late?
Mark: I forgot.
Ignazio: You forgot? You. . .
Mark: Ah, ah, you promised, and remember... | Mark tells the reason why he was late after Ignazio promises Ignazio won't be angry. |
train_3289 | Rollo: Where are you studying and what's your major?
Lenette: I am studying at Beijing University. I major in Civil Law.
Rollo: Why did you choose Beijing University?
Lenette: Because Beijing University is the best university in China and I'm sure I am one of the best students.
Rollo: What courses have you learned?
Len... | Lenette is studying at Beijing University. Lenette tells Rollo Lenette's major, the courses Lenette has learned, the favorite course and the minor subject. |
train_3290 | Chloe: Lisa, are there family rules in this house?
Lisa: Well, I wouldn't call them rules, but there are some things that I expect my daughter to do.
Chloe: Like what?
Lisa: Setting the table and doing the dishes.
Chloe: Is there anything else?
Lisa: I also expect Cindy to tidy up her own room.
Chloe: Her room is very ... | Lisa tells Chloe she expects her daughter to do in the house. Chloe promises to keep the room clean too. |
train_3291 | Kareem: I saw on TV that there is an entertainment item, bungee in Beijing Longtanhu Park. Except that the height is not exiting enough.
Mareah: You say how high can be exciting?
Kareem: The highest bungee spot in the world is located in Mount Kikicama, South Africa, which is 216 meters high. A cable car in a scenic sp... | Kareem thinks the bungee in Beijing is not exciting enough and introduces to Mareah the highest bungee spot in the world and the origins of bungee. |
train_3292 | Deni: I need to get my internet fixed.
Bard: What's the problem with your internet?
Deni: It won't connect.
Bard: How long has this been happening?
Deni: This problem has been happening for a few days now.
Bard: The internet doesn't come up at all?
Deni: It just won't connect to a webpage, but it will pop up.
Bard: The... | Deni's internet hasn't been able to connect to a webpage for a few days. Bard will send someone to fix it. |
train_3293 | Shamit: Excuse me, but I'm a bit lost here. Where does this street lead to?
Niccolo: The Queen Street, I guess.
Shamit: So is it the right way to the City Hall?
Niccolo: I'm afraid you're going in the opposite direction. | Niccolo says Shamit is in the opposite direction to the City Hall. |
train_3294 | Jodi: We're interested in your Drawn Works. What about the supply position?
Drawn Works: For most of the articles in the catalog, we have good supply.
Jodi: Here's our inquiry list. You'll find the required items, specifications and quantities all there.
Drawn Works: Thanks. I'll look into it and let you have our firm ... | Jodi gives Drawn Works their inquiry list. Drawn Works will give Jodi their firm offer tomorrow and agrees to make the prices CIF including five percent. |
train_3295 | Lucy Green: I'd like to book a ticket to Shanghai.
Dana: When would you like to fly?
Lucy Green: As soon as possible. Do you have a flight tomorrow?
Dana: I will check, please hold on. Sorry to say that flight is all booked up. Can I book you for the 3rd of September?
Lucy Green: That will be OK.
Dana: How many people ... | Ms. Green wants to book a ticket to Shanghai and fly economy class. Dana helps her book a one-way ticket for September 3rd. Ms. Green will pay by charge card. |
train_3296 | Milli: Michael, it is time to wake up.
Michael: Huh?
Milli: Yes, it is time to wake up. And, also, from now on I will speak only English to you. And you should speak only English to me, too.
Michael: Okay, mom.
Milli: Right. That's good.
Michael: It will be hard at first, but I think I can do it.
Milli: I know you can ... | Milli wakes Michael up and requires they should speak only English from now on. Milli encourages Michael. |
train_3297 | Thomasin: Well, I'm sure all our listeners would love to be brought up to date on the latest in tiny televisions.
Lib: It's an expanding market, that's for sure, and they seem to be getting smaller every year.
Thomasin: Which countries are dominating the market?
Lib: At the moment it's Japan, principally. In the spring... | Thomasin's interviewing Lib. Lib thinks tiny televisions are an expanding market and Japan now is dominating the market since the appearance of the Watchman in 1982. Lib introduces its size and weight and the sales of this model far outnumbered projections. It is said that the production levels were even higher when So... |
train_3298 | Mrs. Miller: And what time do you call this then?
George: look, I'm sorry, Mrs. Miller...
Mrs. Miller: Ten o'clock is a fine time to roll into work, isn't it?
George: Yes, I know I'm a bit late, but...
Mrs. Miller: A bit late! Listen to that! A bit late, he says.
George: Please, Mrs. Miller, my train...
Mrs. Miller: Oh... | George makes an excuse for being late that the eight-thirty train was canceled. Mrs. Miller sees through Mrs. Miller's lie and is very angry. |
train_3299 | Sebastien: Mr. Wilson, you said you saw the bus crash into the truck. Do you know what caused the accident?
Mr. Wilson: I saw a boy riding his bicycle in the street. The bus driver tried to avoid biting him. He made a sudden turn and lost control the bus. | Mr. Wilson tells Sebastien what he witnessed during the accident. |
train_3300 | Chris: Oh, hi, Linda. I'm glad I've caught you.
Linda: Hi, Chris.
Chris: I'm having a party this Saturday. I've just moved into a new flat. We're starting at about five thirty. Can you come?
Linda: I'd love to. Thank you very much.
Chris: Here's my new address.
Linda: Thanks. Church Street, Randwick.
Chris: Right. The ... | Chris invites Linda to the party and gives her the address. Linda will be there on time. |
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