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train_3301 | Toby: Hey, do you want to go for a picnic in the park tomorrow afternoon?
Martainn: I can't. I just started coaching a boys' football team. We have a game tomorrow.
Toby: Oh, that sounds fun. Maybe I can come see it.
Martainn: Sure! The game starts at two, but we'll be there at 1:00 to prepare. It'll be at the football... | Toby invites Martainn to go for a picnic, but Martainn refuses because Martainn needs to coach a football team. Toby wants to see it and Martainn agrees. |
train_3302 | Brooks: Two more miles to go...we have an hour before school starts. Let's take our time. Do you want to stop and get a breakfast sandwich?
Paolo: We decided to start walking to school for the exercise. We want to get fit. Why would we want to eat a fattening breakfast sandwich?
Brooks: McDonald's has an egg muffin san... | Brooks wants to get a sandwich on their way to school, while Paolo cannot understand because they aim at getting fit. Brooks explains that the sandwich has only 320 calories. Paolo agrees and they talk about their meals. |
train_3303 | Idette: When was the first computer built?
Shirleen: It was built in 1944.
Idette: Is it the same as the computers that we use now?
Shirleen: No, it was as large as a room and worked very slow.
Idette: But computers have become smaller, and worked faster now.
Shirleen: Yes. Most computers are as small as a TV set. Some... | Shirleen tells Idette the first computer was built in 1944 and it was larger and slower than the computer we use now. |
train_3304 | Jodie: What will you do now? Propose to her.
Dewey: Of course I won't chill out. Opportunity knocks only once.
Jodie: You should strike while the iron is hot.
Dewey: You're right. I will have a talk to her about that. | Jodie suggests Dewey strike while the iron is hot and propose to her. Jodie agrees. |
train_3305 | Harmonia: hello, do you remember me? I bought some vases from you yesterday.
Sybila: yes, you sent them to New York, right?
Harmonia: that's right. I thought I'd come back to buy some more souvenirs.
Sybila: what did you in mind?
Harmonia: well, first, I'd like to buy a few postcards. My sister used to always send ... | Harmonia comes back to Sybila's shop where Harmonia bought vases yesterday to buy more souvenirs. Sybila assists Harmonia to choose a few postcards for Harmonia's sister, some masks made in Venice and some chocolate for Harmonia's girlfriend. |
train_3306 | Lissa: Excuse me. Is anyone sitting here?
Brendan: No, nobody.
Lissa: You don't mind if I smoke, do you?
Brendan: Well, to be frank, yes, I do.
Lissa: Oh, I'm sorry. But this isn't a no-smoker, is it? I mean would you mind if I smoke here?
Brendan: Actually it is. Perhaps you haven't noticed the sign.
Lissa: Sign... | Lissa wants to smoke but Brendan reminds Lissa that smoking is not allowed here. |
train_3307 | Darleen: Honey, I'll be right back!
Hayes: Where are you going?
Darleen: I told you already! I'm going to get my nails done.
Hayes: Again? You just went last week! You spend more time at the nail salon than you do here at home! Honestly, why do you need a manicure every week?
Darleen: Well, first of all, I like to ... | Darleen is going to get Darleen's nail done and explains why Darleen needs a manicure every week. Hayes thinks Hayes should do too. |
train_3308 | Li Ming: Hi, Li Ming. You look upset. What's the matter?
Emmy: There will be a parents' meeting in our class this Saturday and I am worried about it.
Li Ming: Why? We can leave school earlier that day.
Emmy: I didn't do well in last exams. If my father knows it, he will beat me up.
Li Ming: I can't believe it. My p... | Li Ming tells Li Ming he's worried that his father will beat him because he failed the exams. Li Ming suggests asking the teacher for help. |
train_3309 | Mary Kelly: May I help you?
Zhuang Lingyu: Yes, I'm looking for a job as a clerk typist in English.
Mary Kelly: I'm Mary Kelly. May I ask your name?
Zhuang Lingyu: My name is Zhuang Lingyu. How are you, Miss Kelly?
Mary Kelly: I'm glad to meet you, Mr. Zhuang. Sit down, please.
Zhuang Lingyu: Thank you, Miss Kelly... | Mr. Zhuang wants to find a job as a clerk typist. After Mr. Zhuang shows his qualifications and takes a test, Mary thinks he's good enough to have an interview with the manager. |
train_3310 | Sunlin: Excuse me, I am Sunlin. I am here about your advertisement for a tourist guide. Are there still any vacancies?
Lesya: Yes. One more is needed.
Sunlin: Oh, I'm so lucky. I want to apply for it.
Lesya: But do you have any experience like that?
Sunlin: Yes. I have been a guide for two years.
Lesya: OK. Then I... | Sunlin asks Lesya whether there're vacancies of tourist guides. Lesya says yes and asks Sunlin two practical questions. Sunlin shows great experience to handle the cases, so Lesya welcomes Sunlin into their company. |
train_3311 | Micki: Just smell that, will you? Cool, isn't it?
Sophie: Uhm, I think it'll be great.
Micki: Better than that popcorn we made when we burnt the pan. Do you remember? Mom made us promise never to make it at home again.
Sophie: She didn't need to. It was seriously bad. We'll just have to remember to get this pizza out.
... | Micki and Sophie are making pizza and they will make a cake for dessert. |
train_3312 | Crissie: Thank you, Janet Jackson for accepting our interview invitation.
Janet Jackson: Thank you.
Crissie: You are a real popstar. I can't wait for your unbreakable world tour that will kick off in Vancouver on August thirty first.
Janet Jackson: Oh, I'm looking forward to it myself. I've been away for a while and I ... | Crissie's interviewing Jackson. They talk about Jackson's world tour that will kick off in Vancouver, the new single coming last Monday and some design work with Paul Raps in New York. |
train_3313 | Doctor Richardson: Doctor Richardson. When did you began to have the idea of helping aids patients?
Prisca: Frankly speaking, I didn't have any sort of idea of what I would do at all when I left high school at the age of 16. Then I found a simple job in a small medical lab. Back then I never dreamed that one day I woul... | Doctor Richardson tells Doctor Richardson when he began to have the idea of helping aids patients. What caused his great change was that his interest in lab work made him get a PhD and then began research on medicine. |
train_3314 | Alice: Hi, Mark. Haven't seen you for ages. How are you doing?
Mark: Can't complain. I'm busy with my experiments in the lab, but after work I often play some sports.
Alice: Like what?
Mark: Like tennis, running and golf.
Alice: Golf? That's my favorite game. How often do you play it, Mark?
Mark: I usually play about o... | Alice meets with Mark and asks his recent situation. After knowing Mark also plays golf, Alice invites Mark to come with her. |
train_3315 | Randee: Paul, let's talk about your work experience in South America. What took you there? Was it to improve your Spanish?
Paul: Well, I just wanted to find out more about the way people lived there. My spoken Spanish was already pretty good. In fact, I ended up teaching English there.
Randee: I see, how did you do tha... | Paul tells Randee he wanted to find out the way people lived in South America so he went there. He talks about his work experience, life and food in South America. |
train_3316 | Enrico: Well, how do you feel now?
Lee: A bit cold and my headaches terribly. I must have knocked it on the windscreen when my car went into the tree.
Enrico: Well, you've got a cut on your head. You were lucky that you had fastened your safety belt. Otherwise, you could have been killed or hurt badly.
Lee: I won't hav... | Lee feels cold and terrible headaches after the car went into the tree. Enrico tells Lee there's nothing serious and to have a rest. |
train_3317 | Nelly: How many people are coming to the party, Nelly?
Lillis: Well, I invited 18, but only 11 are coming now.
Nelly: What are you going to cook?
Lillis: We're having fish with lemon sauce, then ice cream made with apples from the garden and coffee afterwards.
Nelly: Sounds delicious. Have you got some good music?
Lill... | Nelly and Nelly are preparing for the party. Nelly provides food and drink and Jenny'll bring her guitar. Nelly'll give Emma a video about football as a birthday present. |
train_3318 | Rawley: Hi, Sam. Would you like to come for Indian food with us next Friday?
Sam: Sure. I love Indian food. Who else is coming?
Rawley: Jane, Susan, Pete and 2 colleagues of mine.
Sam: I have no plans for Friday, so Indian food would be great. Which restaurant do you have in mind?
Rawley: Susan suggested the one on mai... | Rawley invites Sam to eat Indian food next Friday. Rawley tells that Susan recommended the restaurant on Main Street. Rawley will make the reservation. |
train_3319 | Correy: I've come about your wools. According to our market survey, wools are likely to find a ready market in our country.
Herve: Wonderful! We can meet your requirements and the offer is ready for you. Here it is. The unit price is USD 15.00 per kilogram.
Correy: Do you quote CIF or FOB?
Herve: It's FOB Shanghai.
Cor... | Correy wants to accept Herve's offer of wools and requests to quote the price of CIF Hamburg. Herve agrees. |
train_3320 | Alastair: Next, please. May I help you, sir?
Prasad: Hello, yes, I ' d like to open a bank account.
Alastair: Certainly, I can can help you with that. What type of account would you like to open? A chequing or a savings account?
Prasad: What What features do they offer?
Alastair: Well, if you just take a look here, see... | Prasad opens a chequing account with Alastair's assistance because he wants to have easy access to his money. He would like to deposit one billion dollars today. |
train_3321 | Auria: John, I was looking through some magazines for ideas about where we might go on vacation this year.
John: I've already told my buddy, Mark, that I am going hunting with him in Alaska.
Auria: You can't be serious!
John: Hey, I've always gone hunting or fishing on vacation. I am sorry that bothers you.
Auria: Afte... | Auria gets angry because John is going hunting with his friend in Alaska instead of spending the vacation with her, but John doesn't care. |
train_3322 | Jim: Look, Jim. That man just fell down over there.
Pattie: We'd better see if he is ok.
Jim: Sir, sir, are you all right, sir?
Pattie: He is not answering. You'd better check his pulse and breathing.
Jim: Oh, no. He is not breathing and there's no pulse. Call 911.
Pattie: Hello? Yes, someone has passed out at Dongle A... | Jim and Jim find an unconscious man. Jim is performing CPR and Jim calls 911. |
train_3323 | Dotty: Excuse me. I'd like to apply for an immigrant visa.
Dewitt: Under which category do you intend to apply?
Dotty: Oh, my son is an American citizen. We want to live together in the future.
Dewitt: So that's the Family Reunification. | Dewitt helps Dotty apply for an immigrant visa for Family Reunification. |
train_3324 | Adolfo: Would you like to see our new shirts?
Erinn: Sorry, but I'm not really interested in those things.
Adolfo: But they're very nice, you know.
Erinn: Really.
Adolfo: And not expensive either.
Erinn: Oh, I don't care about that.
Adolfo: Everybody is buying them.
Erinn: Are they?
Adolfo: Yes, they're very fashionabl... | Adolfo tries to sell the new shirts to Erinn but Erinn isn't interested at all. |
train_3325 | Janel: Is there a lot of oil and coal in your country?
Alyce: There is some, but my country is not amongst the leading producers. The oil and coal deposits are in the north of my country. Your country is a big oil producer, isn't it?
Janel: Yes, it is. My country is famous for having that natural resources. We also hav... | Janel and Alyce talk about the natural sources of their own country. Janel's country has lots of oil, natural gas, and trees. Alyce's country has some coal and gold. |
train_3326 | Rees: I'm going over to the gym. I want to do some running.
Scotty: Why don't you run outside?
Rees: Are you kidding? Do you know how cold it is today?
Scotty: Yeah, I suppose. I guess it isn't healthy to run in this weather.
Rees: No, it's not. Not at all. I'd probably freeze my lungs.
Scotty: Wait for me a minute. I'... | Rees tells Scotty Rees's going to run in the gym. Scotty wants to join Rees to lift weights to get in shape. Scotty tells Rees Scotty used to swim in high school and then makes an exercise plan. Rees's surprised. |
train_3327 | Flower: Mary? Are you still there?
Mary: Yes. What do you want?
Flower: Did your bid win?
Mary: What do you care, dork?
Flower: Hey! I'm trying to be nice, and you still want to fight! Did you get the statue or not?
Mary: You mean fat boy?
Flower: Sorry. I take that back. I mean the copper Buddha you wanted. | Flower inquires Mary about her bid. Mary is unfriendly to Flower. |
train_3328 | Jeffry: How are you tonight, sir?
Leland: Oh, not too bad. I'm just glad the weekend's finally here.
Jeffry: I know what you mean. What can I get for you?
Leland: Give me a screwdriver on the rocks.
Jeffry: One screwdriver, coming right up. ( He mixes the drink. ) Here you are, sir.
Leland: Thanks. | Jeffry makes Leland a screwdriver at a bar. |
train_3329 | Enrique: Excuse me, sir, Is this the road to the peace Store?
Meyer: You could get there this way, but it'd be faster to go along the Wort Street.
Enrique: Where's Wort Street, please?
Meyer: Turn right at the third intersection, you'll see the street and then walk along the street to the south.
Enrique: How far is it ... | Meyer tells Enrique how to get to the Peace Store. Enrique is grateful. |
train_3330 | Brooks: Excuse me, sir. Is there anything I can do for you?
Rodger: Yes. I'd like to change some money, please.
Brooks: All right. How much would you like to change?
Rodger: Let me see. I think maybe 600 USD at least.
Brooks: Pardon?
Rodger: Six hundred US dollars.
Brooks: I'm sorry, sir, after 7 th, July, we would not... | Rodger wants to change at least 600 USD. Brooks tells him it would be violating the regulations so Brooks can't help him. |
train_3331 | Kayley: Hi, taxi. Could you take me to the financial street, please
Vonni: Pardon, where to, sir?
Kayley: I want to go to the financial stree.
Vonni: All right. Hop in, please.
Kayley: Excuse me, how long does it take to get there?
Vonni: It usually takes about half an hour.
Kayley: Oh, does it really a long way to go.... | Kayley takes a taxi to the financial street. Vonni tells him it might take a long time because of the distance and the traffic, and the fair varies according to the distance. |
train_3332 | Betteann: Good idea! I've heard that the Expo is doing pretty well now, and ads are seen everywhere in the country on all means of media, newspapers, TV, street signs, etc.
Emilio: Yeah, it's the last world-wide horti-cultural exposition in the century, and one of the grand festivities of cross-century significance hel... | Betteann and Emilio talk about the Expo. Emilio tells Betteann what's interesting to see there, introduces the Kunming Expo excitedly, and encourages Betteann to see it. |
train_3333 | Perceval: Kate, will you please make ten copies of this report?
Kate: I'd like to, but the photocopier is out of order.
Perceval: Then use the xerox machine.
Kate: It broke down one year ago.
Perceval: Oh, forget it then. Hey, I told you to put the files on the in tray, not on my desk.
Kate: The pile is over ten feet h... | Perceval asks Kate to do some work, but Kate answers in a tone of impatience because she's having a headache and she never has a holiday. Perceval gives her time off and Kate apologizes. |
train_3334 | Lucie: Personal Finance Department, Lucie speaking, how may I help?
Loren: Hello there. I need some advice about personal finance. Could you help me please?
Lucie: That's no problem. What exactly would you like to know?
Loren: Well, I've been very busy recently and I'm having trouble keeping up to date with everything,... | Loren phones to ask for advice about personal finance. Lucie answers and tells Loren about their service. |
train_3335 | Steve: Hello?
Mike: Hi Steve. This is Mike. What are you doing?
Steve: Oh, hi. I was just watching TV.
Mike: There's nothing to watch right now.
Steve: I know. I was watching a re-run. I have nothing to do and I was bored.
Mike: Me too. Let's get together and do something.
Steve: I'd like to, but I have to meet my pare... | Mike phones Steve and they both feel bored. They check the weather and plan to go to a live outdoor concert by the river tomorrow. |
train_3336 | Rena: Do you like traveling, Kathy?
Kathy: I like traveling for pleasure to get places for vacation for instance. But I don't like traveling to work, waiting for buses, or. . .
Rena: Or getting stuck in traffic jams when you're driving.
Kathy: Exactly. | Kathy tells Rena she likes traveling for pleasure but not for work. |
train_3337 | Pryce: Well Mr. Black, I appreciate your interest in our company, but I doubt you can do this job properly.
Mr. Black: I'm sure I can do it well. I'Ve always wanted to be the best in whatever I did. Give me a chance.
Pryce: I wish I could. But you even don't have a B. A, so I'm sorry to say there's no chance.
Mr. Black... | Pryce tells Mr.Black he isn't qualified for the job. Mr.Black feels insulted and angry. |
train_3338 | Paddy: Hello, sir. What can we do for you today?
Saunderson: I'd like a trim.
Paddy: Would you like your hair washed as well?
Saunderson: No, thanks.
Paddy: Okay, have a seat over here. How do you want it cut?
Saunderson: Cut it short in the front, but leave it long in the back. Leave just a little over the ears.
Paddy... | Saunderson would like Paddy to give Saunderson's hair a trim. |
train_3339 | Licha: I had a great time on the last date.
Merilyn: Me, too.
Licha: What will you up to this weekend?
Merilyn: Nothing.
Licha: would you like to go to skating? I was thinking of going out to the - - Saturday. It's great up there. Would you like to go with me?
Merilyn: I'd love to, but I don't care for skating very muc... | Licha and Merilyn had a great time on the last date and they are planning another date. |
train_3340 | Allie: Good afternoon, what can I do for you today?
Stacie: I'd like to get some details about a Personal Housing Loan, please.
Allie: That's no problem. We have many different ways to go about getting a mortgage and all with terms to suit you.
Stacie: You see, I've just got married and we are looking at getting on the... | Stacie consults Allie about a Personal Housing Loan. Stacie just got married and wants a simple apartment so Allie suggests a brochure. |
train_3341 | Batsheva: Good morning, Miss. Are there boat tickets to Miami on the first of September
Ema: Yes, there are. What cabin would you like?
Batsheva: I'd like the first-class cabin for two. What's the fare?
Ema: It is 150 dollars each.
Batsheva: How long is the boat time-table effective?
Ema: The boat time-table is effecti... | Ema tells Batsheva about the information about the boat tickets to Miami on the first of September. |
train_3342 | Joell: This position requires a high level of English ability. How is your spoken and written English?
Gabbi: I have learned English for 10 years, and I have passed College English test level 4 and 6.
Joell: What other foreign languages do you speak?
Gabbi: I have taught myself Japanese in college, and I can carry on s... | Gabbi tells Joell about Gabbi's working ability, special skills, and psychological resilience. |
train_3343 | Jo Ann: Have you been registered yet, sir?
Hassan: No, I haven't been registered.
Jo Ann: Are you a medical or surgical case?
Hassan: I'm a medical case.
Jo Ann: Do you have your medical history sheet with you?
Hassan: Yes, here you are.
Jo Ann: Please fill in this admission card. Well, how long do you expect to stay i... | Hassan applies to stay in the hospital but there're no beds available. Hassan requests Jo Ann to call him when the bed's available. |
train_3344 | Terry: Hi, Ben! Where are you going now?
Ben: I am going to the cinema.
Terry: What is on today?
Ben: Cats and Dogs.
Terry: I saw it yesterday. It tells a story about a fight between cats and dogs.
Ben: Sounds interesting.
Terry: Yes. In fact, it is wonderful. All the actors in the film are real dogs and cats, not cart... | Ben's going to the cinema to watch Cats and Dogs. Terry tells him the movie's wonderful. |
train_3345 | Charles Philips: Hello.
Mr. Williams: Good evening, Sir. Is this Mr. Charles Philips?
Charles Philips: Yes, it is.
Mr. Williams: Well, Mr. Phillips. This evening, I'm calling to offer you a special discount on ...
Charles Philips: Ah, no, let me guess. You want to sell a subscription to the newspaper or a great deal on... | Mr. Williams phones to offer Mr. Charles Philips a free trial membership to their sports club. Mr. Charles Philips refuses the offer and asks Mr. Williams to put him on the 'don't call' list, but it could take months. |
train_3346 | Keene: What's your trouble, young man?
young man: I've got a bad headache, and my nose is running.
Keene: Let's take your temperature. It's a little bit high. Open your mouth and say Ah.
young man: Ah.
Keene: You've got a cold. I'll prescribe some medicine for you, and you need an injection, and plenty of water and sle... | young man isn't feeling well. Keene check him, prescribes medicine, and offers suggestions. |
train_3347 | Dad: Where were you this morning, Julie? Mom and I were going to take you to school.
Julie: Oh, thanks, Dad. I thought you saw my note. I took the bus early in the morning.
Dad: An early bus? I thought you were a night person.
Julie: We had band practice. We're playing at the game next month, and I was excited. But now... | Julie tells her dad she took an early bus to school this morning to have band practice, then she complains about the uniforms they're going to wear. |
train_3348 | Ninetta: Can I help you?
Kriste: Yes, I'm looking for a gift for a Japanese family here that I'm going to stay with. What do you recommend?
Ninetta: Pen sets are always a good gift.
Kriste: Isn't that too small? You know... I'm here to learn Japanese in a college for a whole year. I think it's a long time and it'll be ... | Kriste wants to buy a gift for a Japanese family. Ninetta suggests pen sets and tells Kriste not to give four of anything. Kriste decides to take the single pen and pencil set. |
train_3349 | John: I'm sorry. I'm late.
Shelly: That's all right. John. My house is not that easy to find. But you know you wouldn't have gotten lost if you had a smart car.
John: A smart car? What's that?
Shelly: I just read a magazine article about some new technology that can make a car smart. One device is a computerized map di... | John apologizes for being late. Shelly thinks it's because he got lost finding her house and begins to talk about smart cars which can give directions. John tells Shelly he's late because the gas ran out. |
train_3350 | Dix: Please sit down. Let's see. You're Mr. Brown, is that right?
Mr. Brown: Right. I'll graduate from college next June.
Dix: Have you ever done any work in this field?
Mr. Brown: No, never. We did some practice work in class.
Dix: You seem to be doing well at college. What kind of pay do you hope to get?
Mr. Brown: F... | Dix interviews Mr.Brown who'll graduate from college next June. Dix asks about his work experience and tells him the benefits of the job. Mr.Brown is anxious about getting the job. |
train_3351 | Dr. Frank: Hello, Michelle. How are you feeling today?
Michelle: Hi, Dr. Frank. I am not feeling very well. That is why I made an appointment with you.
Dr. Frank: I am sorry to hear that. What seems to be the trouble?
Michelle: My head has been hurting a lot lately. I never used to feel like this.
Dr. Frank: When does ... | Michelle made an appointment with Dr. Frank because her head has been hurt a lot lately. Dr. Frank asks about the symptoms and suggests an eye check. |
train_3352 | Mary: Is that you, Dave? Oh, my gosh! The backstabber who left us to work for the evil WebTracker!
Dave: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Hi, Mary. How are you?
Mary: I'm filthy rich! Haven't you heard about the MicroPower deal?
Dave: Yeah, I guess I did. They're going to buy InfoKing?
Mary: That's right. For seventy-five million... | Dave and Mary haven't seen each other for a long time. They ask each other about their work. |
train_3353 | Quincey: Hey, Jane. . . are you familiar with our company's insurance policies?
Jane: Umm. . . . I think so. What's up?
Quincey: I've never really paid attention to the fine print of our insurance policies. . . but it looks like I'm going to need to make a claim.
Jane: Really? Are you OK?
Quincey: I have a slipped ... | Quincey consults Jane about their company's insurance policies because he needs back surgery and will have to make some claims. Then Jane introduces the policies in detail. |
train_3354 | Philip: Mom, I'm starving.
Mom: Here are some biscuits. Why are you back so early today?
Philip: My teacher had a sudden stomachache, so the class was cut shot. You?
Mom: Me what?
Philip: You are cooking at least two hours earlier than the usual.
Mom: It's not for us.
Philip: Then it's for Dad, isn't it? It's so ... | Philip comes home early to find his mother's cooking earlier than usual. His mother tells him it's for Grandma Wang who is sick and alone. Philip'll also help. |
train_3355 | John: Hi, Sara, what are you reading?
Sara: Hi, John, I am trying to find a carpenter.
John: Why?
Sara: Well, I want to build a deck in my back yard.
John: What for?
Sara: So I can have a special place to hang out with friends, and also do some barbecuing on weekends.
John: That sounds cool. Do you mind if I reco... | Sara tells John she's trying to find a carpenter to build a deck in her backyard and John recommends himself. Then they discuss the details about the deck. |
train_3356 | Hirsch: Will you help me take these things to the car?
Tessi: OK, which car do you want me to put them in?
Hirsch: Bring them to my wife's car.
Tessi: Which one is hers?
Hirsch: The blue SUV in front of the Honda.
Tessi: What should I take first?
Hirsch: That chair over there, but please be careful with it. It wa... | Hirsch asks Tessi to help him take the luggage to the car because he and his wife are moving to Florida now. |
train_3357 | Evangeline: Hey, check out this new game I bought today.
Mala: Wow! It's a trivia game all about the Academy Awards.
Evangeline: I know you love the Oscars. This game has some great questions about all types of movies.
Mala: Does it have questions about foreign language films? There's hardly any American films worth... | Evangeline and Mala talk about the new trivia game Evangeline bought today. |
train_3358 | Jonny: What's up? You don't look too good.
Ainsley: Yeah, my head hurts, that's all. I've been in physics class all day. It's killer!
Jonny: I liked physics. It's all math, really, arcs, curves, velocity, cool stuff.
Ainsley: Yeah, yeah, but today's lesson was all about the creation of the universe.
Jonny: A physic... | Ainsley complains to Jonny about today's physics class, which was about the creation of the universe, then they talk about the theory of Big Bang. |
train_3359 | Lorie: Emily, I heard you took a trip to San Diego.
Emily: Yes, my son Jim was admitted by San Diego University. So I drove him there and visited the city with my husband and daughter.
Lorie: What did you do there?
Emily: Well, we were only there for 3 days, so we didn't do too many things. On the first day, we looked ... | Emily tells Lorie about her trip to San Diego with her family and what they did there. Then she shares some pictures with Lorie. |
train_3360 | Kimmo: Hi, how are you doing?
Gabi: Not bad. Actually, I have a cold again, but it's nothing serious. And it's unnecessary to bother the doctor.
Kimmo: Oh, that's too bad. So what are you doing today?
Gabi: I'm planning an end of the term party. Everybody wants some live music this year. How about you? Are you listenin... | Gabi tells Kimmo Gabi has a cold again and is planning a party. Gabi wants Kimmo's brother to play at the party but he's only 10. |
train_3361 | Safe: Do you have any other hobbies besides stamp collecting?
Hendrika: Yes, fishing. I go fishing twice a week.
Safe: That's very popular too. Every time I passed the lake, I see many people sitting there with fishing rods in their hands, but I've never seen anyone catch anything.
Hendrika: Maybe it's because you lack... | Safe tells Hendrika about Safe's unhappy fishing experience while Hendrika thinks fishing is interesting. Then they see a man getting a big fish. |
train_3362 | Uriel: Excuse me, I'd like to borrow these books.
Pauline: I'm sorry, but we can only lend you 10 books at a time.
Uriel: 10? I thought it was unlimited.
Pauline: The rules have changed. Some students were taking out all the books for one topic and not returning them. That would give them a disadvantage over the other ... | Uriel wants to borrow some books but Pauline tells Uriel Uriel can't borrow more than 10 books at a time and explains. |
train_3363 | Carine: Did you see today's newspaper? That building over there in center view was just struck by lightning for the fourth time.
Milli: I'm not surprised. If the conditions for lightning to strike are right one time, they might be as good another time.
Carine: Well, I don't take any chances. If I'm caught in a thunders... | Carine tells Milli the news about a building getting struck by lightning. They talk about what they would do during a thunderstorm to be safe. |
train_3364 | Loralie: Welcome to this edition of writers. Tonight, we have Steven Darcy with us. Congratulations on your book Life and Everything in Between, Steven. It's such a success.
Steven Darcy: Thank you.
Loralie: This is your first attempt at poetry? Did you ever try it before? Did you take any classes in poetry?
Steven Dar... | Loralie congratulates Steven Darcy on the success of his book Life and Everything in Between. Steven tells Loralie about the experience of writing the book and there'll be more collections of his works. |
train_3365 | Sisely: Lily, I can't catch up with the English teacher very well.
Lily: What's the problem?
Sisely: You are quite good at English. Can you help me with it?
Lily: Sure, but you'd better take an additional course in some English schools.
Sisely: English schools? What's that?
Lily: This kind of school is good at helping ... | Sisely tells Lily Sisely can't catch up with the English teacher. Lily suggests taking an additional course in some English schools as she did. |
train_3366 | Kynthia: Hey, sorry. The meeting ran late. What is this?
Sherwynd: Someone in the club gave me this. It's an invitation from a tennis club in Sweden.
Kynthia: Sweden? Why did he give it to you?
Sherwynd: He wants me to join. A lot of people who joined ended up becoming professional tennis players.
Kynthia: Oh, that's a... | Sherwynd tells Kynthia Sherwynd got an invitation from a tennis club in Sweden. Kynthia thinks it's a good opportunity but Sherwynd prefers to work and save for college. |
train_3367 | Bill: Hi, Mark.
Mark: Hi, Bill. I ' d like to take the apartment I looked at yesterday.
Bill: All right.
Mark: So, what do we do now?
Bill: This is the lease. You should read the lease very carefully before you sign it because it describes your legal rights and responsibilities as a tenant. The lease also describes our... | Mark wants to take the apartment. Bill lets Mark read the lease and tells Mark that he can get the deposit back if he doesn't damage the apartment. Mark will pay by check. |
train_3368 | Marv: Anything else?
Ted: Yes, one last thing. How much holiday time do you give your employees every year?
Marv: Our employees receive fifteen days of paid vacation every year. If you don ' t use the full fifteen days, they carry over to the following year.
Ted: How about sick days?
Marv: You get five paid sick days.
... | Marv tells Ted that employees have paid vacation, paid sick days, retirement plans, and medical insurance. Ted feels great. |
train_3369 | Otho: Can I help you?
Yancey: Yes, I would like to buy a Walkman. Can you tell me about the models you have?
Otho: Well, we have a lot of models here. Did you want to listen to CD's or cassettes or the radio?
Yancey: Mostly cassette tapes.
Otho: Alright. There are several models you may want to look at. This Kreng port... | Yancey wants to buy a walkman. Otho recommends one with auto-reverse but Yancey doesn't want it because Yancey has broken two walkmans with auto-reverse. Otho tells Yancey that might be caused by dust but Yancey still doesn't trust auto-reverse and buys one without it. |
train_3370 | Burke: I need to copy a document immediately.
Melodie: We have a copy machine in our computer lab, located on the first floor.
Burke: Great! How much is it for a copy?
Melodie: The price per copy is ten cents.
Burke: That sounds reasonable. I'll be down there immediately.
Melodie: There shouldn't be any long lines, sir... | Burke needs to copy something. Melodie tells Burke to use the copy machine. |
train_3371 | Bernelle: How are you doing today?
Jinny: Very well. Thank you.
Bernelle: What can I help you with?
Jinny: Do I have any fees to pay?
Bernelle: As a matter of fact, you do.
Jinny: How much?
Bernelle: You owe $ 235. 13.
Jinny: That's unbelievable.
Bernelle: Will you be paying some of that off today?
Jinny: I want to pay... | Jinny pays off all of the fees with Bernelle's assistance. |
train_3372 | Caleb: It is quite important to be a good listener in the interview.
Siobhan: Listening carefully can show you understand and respect the speaker.
Caleb: It can show your good attainment as well.
Siobhan: Besides, you can pick up some helpful information from the talk.
Caleb: First of all, you should keep proper postur... | Caleb and Siobhan think listening can show understandings and help listeners attain information. They encourage listeners to keep proper posture and avoid impolite behaviors. |
train_3373 | Lawton: Now let's talk about your interests and hobbies.
Elbert: Well, I like reading, walking, swimming, hiking and playing basketball
Lawton: You have a colorful life.
Elbert: Yes. These hobbies have indeed enriched my life
Lawton: How do you usually spend your time after work?
Elbert: I prefer to read novels with a ... | Lawton asks Elbert questions about Elbert's interests, hobbies, and after-work activities. Elbert likes reading detective books and benefits from them. |
train_3374 | Maggy: How did you do in the last quiz?
Brandais: I doubt if I can pass it.
Maggy: Don't be so worried, You know Professor Robert is not too strict.
Brandais: But I often skip his classes, and he doesn't like me.
Maggy: I hope you'll do better in the final.
Brandais: I must, if I want to pass the course. | Brandais is worried that Brandais will fail the exam. Maggy cheers up Brandais. |
train_3375 | Rheta: I'm exhausted. My new exercise class is so hard,
Biddy: I think it is easy. I could work in your class with no problem.
Rheta: You thing so?
Biddy: Oh, without a doubt. When is the next class?
Rheta: Tomorrow morning. Try it.
Biddy: No problem.
Rheta: Are you going to this class this morning?
Biddy: Of course, e... | Rheta feels exhausted about Rheta's exercise class while Biddy thinks it's easy and wants to have a try. |
train_3376 | Elka: Mr. Bellow, have you anything in mind as to what to drink or may I make a few suggestions?
Mr. Bellow: I have had enough gin fizz and bloody mary. But I have no idea about Chinese cocktails.
Elka: Would you prefer our cocktail, Shanghai cocktail? It's a mixture of real Chinese ingredients.
Mr. Bellow: That's good... | Mr. Bellow hesitates at what drinks to order. Elka recommends a Shanghai cocktail. Mr. Bellow likes it. |
train_3377 | Yoshiko: So how long have you know Jack?
Jack: We go way back. We'Ve known each other since we were toddlers.
Yoshiko: Really? You guys must be really tight.
Jack: Yeah, We're buddy-buddy still.
Yoshiko: He seems sincere, and trustworthy.
Jack: Well, he is, but he can be conniving at times.
Yoshiko: What do you mean?
J... | Yoshiko inquires Jack about whether Jack is dependable for the job. Jack says Jack can be conniving sometimes, which confuses Yoshiko. Jack then convinces Yoshiko that Jack can be counted on. |
train_3378 | Margy: Did you check the internet for next week's weather forecast?
Andy: I sure did. You're in luck! It's supposed to snow all week in the mountains!
Margy: Yes! Somebody up there loves me! I knew it wasn't too late for snow.
Andy: It is kind of strange though, to have snow in April, and so much of it.
Margy: There ha... | Margy and Andy find it's supposed to snow all week. Though they think it's strange to snow in April, the snow will make the best ski trip. |
train_3379 | Jacob: Stephanie! Did you just get to school? But you were up and about when I left the dorm this morning! That was about an hour and a half ago. This happens all the time! Why do you always take so long
Stephanie: It's a skill. What can I say? I don't know why, I just have a long routine.
Jacob: Please explain because... | Jacob thinks it incredible that Stephanie takes so much time in preparation before going out in the morning and asks Stephanie to explain. Stephanie tells Jacob her morning routine in detail. Jacob makes fun of her routine. |
train_3380 | Elfrieda: What would you like to be in the future?
Melba: A teacher.
Elfrieda: But if I were you, I would be a singer. You've got such a beautiful voice.
Melba: I wouldn't like to be a singer, but I'd like to become a music teacher to teach children to sing, That dream developed in my mind when I was a child.
Elfrieda:... | Melba wants to be a music teacher. Elfrieda thinks Melba should be a singer, but Melba likes working with children. |
train_3381 | Shirlene: Let's decide what to order.
Kenton: I'll have a hamburger.
Shirlene: The works?
Kenton: No, just tomatoes, please. And large fries.
Shirlene: Anything to drink?
Kenton: A small cola.
Shirlene: I'll have a sandwich and small fries. Would you like to have some desserts?
Kenton: Apple pie is my favorite dessert.... | Kenton and Shirlene talk about what to order. |
train_3382 | Jeff: Office software like Windows might be one of the best inventions in this information age. It saves us from so much work and makes the communication even around the world much easier.
Mechelle: Fully agree. I do enjoy the convenience though I am still a beginner in using Excel. The latest office equipment is more ... | Jeff says Office software makes communication easier and Mechelle thinks its latest equipment is type-functional and smaller, but Jeff guesses their boss would refuse to buy one. |
train_3383 | Janith: Mr. Emory? I'd appreciate it if you would look over these letters before you leave today.
Mr. Emory: I'd be glad to. Just leave them on my desk. I didn't expect you to finish so soon.
Janith: Thank you, sir. I'll leave them here. If there are no problems, I'll mail them out this afternoon.
Mr. Emory: Great. Goo... | Janith requests Mr. Emory to check the letters before leaving and he agrees. |
train_3384 | Zachariah: I've run out of steam. To be honest, I want to be in a different environment.
Lynnelle: Is that so?
Zachariah: Yes. I don't want to be stuck in a rut. I want to move on.
Lynnelle: Have you decided?
Zachariah: Yes, I want to get a better job.
Lynnelle: Could you tell me why you want to quit?
Zachariah: I'm qu... | Zachariah wants to quit and get a better job. Lynnelle offers higher pay but Zachariah refuses. Lynnelle advises Zachariah to work hard at the new job. |
train_3385 | Irvin: What kind of personality do you think you have?
Nicky: I am quite active and energetic. I approach things enthusiastically and I don't like leaving things half done.
Irvin: Do you think you are introverted or extroverted?
Nicky: I am quite outgoing, I think. I enjoy mixing and doing things with others.
Irvin: Wh... | Irvin asks Nicky about Nicky's personality. Nicky says Nicky is active and outgoing. Nicky values friends, likes working with honest people but doesn't like slackers or rule-breakers. |
train_3386 | Northwest Airline: Northwest Airline.
Jason Armstrong: Hello, I'd like to reconfirm my flight.
Northwest Airline: May I have your flight No. , PLS?
Jason Armstrong: My flight No. is 102 leaving Baiyun Airport at fourteen twenty.
Northwest Airline: Yes, that's our regular flight to Shanghai. What's your name, PLS?
Jason... | Mr. Armstrong reconfirms his flight with Jason Armstrong's assistance. |
train_3387 | Emmanuel: What can I do for you, Miss?
Shawnee: I want to buy a bottle of perfume for myself.
Emmanuel: Well, here is a perfume kind for women.
Shawnee: I don't like strong perfumes.
Emmanuel: How about this Isawell's flowery perfume?
Shawnee: I don't think it smells nice.
Emmanuel: Do you have green tea perfume?
Shawn... | Shawnee wants to buy a bottle of perfume and Emmanuel helps Shawnee choose one with bittersweet fragrance. |
train_3388 | David: Hello, Vicki.
Vicki: Hi, David. What a beautiful necklace! Dude, I'Ve never seen anything like it.
David: Well, you can have it for eleven hundred, as a friend.
Vicki: I think seven hundred is enough.
David: What? Seven hundred?
Vicki: Well, eight hundred, then?
David: No, one thousand at least.
Vicki: Eight hun... | Vicki wants to buy David's necklace and bargains with him. Finally, the deal is concluded. |
train_3389 | Lew: I need some books on hardware.
Hoyt: There's many books here. What about these?
Lew: Great! They're the very books I want. May I borrow two books?
Hoyt: Sure. But you can only keep them for a week.
Lew: I see. Thank you. | Lew borrows two books with Hoyt's assistance. |
train_3390 | Natalya: Hello. This is Hamilton's Heating and cooling service. Can I help you?
Desdemona: Yes. My home freezer is not working properly.
Natalya: What's the problem?
Desdemona: It keeps running all the time, never stopping. And it makes a strange sound. All the ice cream inside it melted.
Natalya: Maybe the compressor ... | Desdemona phones to have Desdemona's home freezer checked out. Natalya agrees to send a service technician and will charge Desdemona for the service visit. |
train_3391 | Tom: Where is Tom?
Dena: He is in the bedroom and fallen asleep.
Tom: What? It's only 9p. m. Now. Why today he went to bed so early?
Dena: He ran four miles and came back dead beat.
Tom: Oh, I see. | Tom is surprised that Tom slept early and Dena explains it's because Tom ran four miles. |
train_3392 | Mr. Bush: I want to settle my account.
Averill: Wait for a moment. Mr. Bush. this is your bill, please sign your name here
Mr. Bush: Well, I think something must be wrong with my bill. I didn't have any laundry.
Averill: I am sorry, we will connect with the room service. Please Warta moment. | Averill shows Mr. Bush the bill but he didn't have any laundry. Averill will check again. |
train_3393 | Ricki: Good morning, sir.
Smitty: Good morning.
Ricki: How do you want it, sir?
Smitty: Just take a little off on the top and shorten the back. But please don't make it too short.
Ricki: How about your sideburns?
Smitty: Just to the bottom of my ears. By the way, I'd like a shave, too.
Ricki: All right. . . Tilt your h... | Ricki comes to Smitty to have a haircut and a shave. Ricki pays and says goodbye. |
train_3394 | Joelle: Hey, if you're not busy this weekend, would you like to go see a movie?
John Travolta: Sounds good. What should we see?
Joelle: How about that European movie?
John Travolta: You mean the one starring John Travolta?
Joelle: Yeah, that's the one I've heard the special effects and the plot are outstanding.
John Tr... | Joelle invites John Travolta to a movie and John Travolta agrees. |
train_3395 | Gerry: How do you feel?
Oreste: I like the style but it is a little tight in the waist.
Gerry: Here is the bigger size.
Oreste: This one fits me well but it is too expensive, can you make it a little cheaper? | Oreste tries on clothes and then bargains with Gerry. |
train_3396 | Lora: Hello. How are you today?
Harriet: Not so good. My leg's playing me up, awful pains in my leg and my toothache!
Lora: Oh, dear! I've got toothache too and the dentist says he simply can't see me before next week. But what gets me is my headache.
Harriet: I know what you mean, but at least you can do the garden. I... | Lora and Harriet talk about their ailments. Harriet has a toothache and backache, while Lora has pains in Lora's teeth and arms. |
train_3397 | Lesli: What a terrible story! A couple was sailing their boat from Hawaii to Mexico. While they were crossing the Pacific, their boat hit a whale and sank!
Sheena: Is that true? What happened to the whale?
Lesli: It doesn't say. Oh, and here's another one. A guy in Los Angeles was robbing a bank. But as he was escaping... | Lesli tells Sheena about a boat hitting a whale, a robber caught by the door and a person stuck in the chimney. They feel astonished. |
train_3398 | Woodman: Now, David, what do you like best about being a football star?
David: Well, I love to hear the cheering when I'm playing, especially when I score a goal. And, of course, the pay is good. But you know, the most important thing in football is teamwork. So I must thank all my teammates.
Woodman: Can you tell us s... | Woodman interviews David about his football star career. David likes cheering and values teamwork. David trains very hard and gets nervous before the game. He feels confident in tomorrow's game. |
train_3399 | Marge: Thanks for coming golfing with me today, Carl.
Carl: No problem, Marge. I need to work on my swing. And this weather is just amazing.
Marge: I only play on days like this-sunny but cool with a soft breeze.
Carl: How long has it been since you last played?
Marge: Too long-almost six months. I used to play at leas... | Marge hasn't played golf for a long time, but Carl plays frequently. Carl will help Marge with the game. |
train_3400 | Dennis Dean: On today's show we have Dennis Dean, owner of Double the Fun bus parties. Hi, Dennis. Can you tell us what you do?
Anitra: Well, Double the Fun is a party bus where you and up to 50 friends can hold celebrations. All buses have fridges for cold drinks, disco-quality sound, an amazing light show and comfort... | Dennis Dean interviews Dennis Dean and asks him to introduce the party bus to the audience on the show. Dean says the bus has several party equipment and will take the guests to 4 clubs. He also reminds guests to dress smartly. |
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