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train_3701 | Forester: Where do you want to go, Madam?
Madam: Saint Paul Hotel, please. It's a cold day. I'm freezing.
Forester: Come on in. Montreal is usually cold now, you know. It's often very snowy which makes the weather colder and it sometimes...
Madam: Well, it gets very hot in summer, doesn't it?
Forester: Not really. It g... | Forester gives Madam a ride to Saint Paul Hotel. They talk on the way and listen to some country music. |
train_3702 | Steven: Excuse me. Something is wrong with my bank card. Can you help me?
Sinclair: Yes. What's the problem?
Steven: Just a mistake with my name. It should be issued as Steven, but the card is under the name ' Steven '.
Sinclair: Oh, I am very sorry about that. It's our fault. I will arrange someone to correct it immed... | Sinclair helps Steven to correct a mistake with the name of his bank card. |
train_3703 | Karna: Tomorrow is my first day at work, what do you think I should be wearing?
Jacquenette: Well, if you want to look professional, serious and more conservative, a blue dress, white shirt and not-too-high shoes would be the best choice. But sometimes, very formal clothes will keep you at a distance from your colleagu... | Jacquenette offers Karna some suggestions on what to wear on Karna's first day at work. |
train_3704 | Dorris: Hi, George. I'm going to have a job interview next week. Could you give me some advice?
George: Sure. First of all, it ' s very important for you not to be late. Job interviewers usually don ' t think very highly of a candidate who arrives ten minutes after the appointed time, only to explain that he could not ... | George is giving Dorris some advice for Dorris's job interview next week. He mentions several important things, such as punctuality, creation of a good image in a limited time, and dress code. |
train_3705 | Theo: Is there anything that you are interested in?
Mariquilla: Yes. Is this your new product this year?
Theo: Yes. It's a prototype of our new product. It has got more advantages than the second did.
Mariquilla: When is the product going to be on the market?
Theo: It will be released next month.
Mariquilla: So soon? I... | Mariquilla's interested in a new product and Theo tells Mariquilla the launch date. |
train_3706 | Jerrome: Good afternoon, is there a vacant room here?
Maximilian: We are practically full up, but I will see. What do you want, a single room or a double one?
Jerrome: A single room, preferably with a bath.
Maximilian: How long do you plan to stay?
Jerrome: For a week or so.
Maximilian: You can have a room on the secon... | Jerrome wants a single room preferably with a bath for a week. Maximilian tells Jerrome the discount for one week is 5% and they serve dinner. |
train_3707 | Harriett: Which film shall we see?
Jojo: There is nothing good at the moment. Let's do something different. Would you like to go to a concert?
Harriett: Yes, I'd love to. Here is a good one, Mozart and Beethoven. It's on the Festival Hall. Shall we go there?
Jojo: Fine! Do you want anything to eat now?
Harriett: No, I'... | Jojo suggests going to a concert so Harriett proposes going to the Festival Hall to watch Mozart and Beethoven. Jojo then suggests going for a drink. |
train_3708 | Meggan: I hear you and James are engaged at last.
Lilli: Yes, we are.
Meggan: When are you getting married?
Lilli: In the spring.
Meggan: Oh, lovely. Where's the wedding going to be?
Lilli: Well. . we're not sure yet, probably in St. Albans.
Meggan: Oh, yes, your parents live there, don't they?
Lilli: Yes, that's right... | Lilli tells Meggan about Lilli and James' getting married and Lilli's plan after marriage. |
train_3709 | Arlana: Do you like climbing?
Melli: Yes, I like it very much.
Arlana: How about climbing up the Fragrant Mountain tomorrow?
Melli: Where is it?
Arlana: It is located at the east foot of Western Mountain of Beijing, in a park with the same name. There are some huge stones within the mountain which look like the censer,... | Arlana proposes climbing up the Fragrant Mountain tomorrow and introduces it to Melli. Melli thinks it's great and will prepare some clothes and food. |
train_3710 | Sally: OK. I'll take your bet, as long as the winner gets to pick the movie. What about you, Nick?
Nick: Sure. Do you want to go first, Sally?
Sally: Why not! I rolled a five. The category is Best Pictures.
Nick: OK, here's your question What movie won the 1996 Oscar for Best Picture?
Sally: I know that, it's The Engli... | Sally takes Nick's bet and manages to answer Nick's question about the movie winning the 1996 Oscar for Best Picture. |
train_3711 | Meggan: How were things in the Tokyo branch when you were there?
Gershom: Good! They have expanded and are doing better than they were last quarter. It's nice to see some improvement for a change.
Meggan: Do you see the trend continuing over the next few months?
Gershom: Yes, especially with so many of our executives g... | Gershom tells Meggan that the Tokyo branch Gershom worked for has expanded and is doing better than before, but they have trouble doing business outside of Japan because of cultural differences. |
train_3712 | Siouxie: I like hitchhiking. will you go with me?
Estrella: Oh, no. I don't think I'm in that good form.
Siouxie: It's a pity. Say, how about a place near enough?
Estrella: To where exactly?
Siouxie: New England.
Estrella: That's still too far for me. | Siouxie invites Estrella to go hitchhiking but Estrella refuses. |
train_3713 | Kendrick: How's it going?
Robbin: I'm in a good mood today, actually. How about you?
Kendrick: To be honest, I'm a bit fed up.
Robbin: What's wrong?
Kendrick: There's a girl in my company that I really like but I always get shy when she is around.
Robbin: I see! Do you want to ask her out?
Kendrick: Sure, but how?
Robb... | Kendrick's fed up because he gets shy whenever the girl he likes is around. Robbin encourages Kendrick to ask her out for a drink. Kendrick will try. |
train_3714 | Kikelia: Hey, let's eat out tonight.
Natka: What's the occasion? You won the lottery?
Kikelia: No. Just want to relax a little bit. You don't have to win the lottery to relax, do you?
Natka: Well, I am kind of broke.
Kikelia: Come on. It's on me.
Natka: Really? It's very nice of you.
Kikelia: Don't be silly. I'll take ... | Kikelia asks Natka to eat out tonight to relax. Since Natka's kind of broke, Kikelia will treat today. |
train_3715 | Madalyn: Would you mind taking your feet off the table, Mike?
Mike: Not at all. But I've found satisfaction in it!
Madalyn: Do you put your feet on your own table?
Mike: No, I never do that.
Madalyn: Why not?
Mike: I don't want to mark my table, of course.
Madalyn: Well, will you please put them down?
Mike: I'm sorry. ... | Madalyn asks Mike to take his feet off the table. |
train_3716 | Marlane: Hey! Ask your mom for more old pictures, OK?
Adrianna: Can't it wait? She's still angry that we sent e-mail wedding invitations.
Marlane: But we saved your parents so much money. . .
Adrianna: I know. And they're spending enough on the plane tickets to Texas!
Marlane: Speaking of plane tickets, don't forget to... | Marlane wants more old pictures from Adrianna's mother but Adrianna says she's still angry about Marlane and Adrianna sending email wedding invitations. |
train_3717 | Andrus: Excuse me. Do you happen to have a gym here?
Jessie: Yes, sir. I think you'll find our gym quite satisfactory.
Andrus: So, where do I go to exercise?
Jessie: It's only one flight down, sir. Just take the elevator or the stairs.
Andrus: Am I going to be charged extra for using the gym?
Jessie: Sir, you can use t... | Jessie tells Andrus some information about the gym, such as location, fee, and opening hours. |
train_3718 | Joannes: What a terrible house!
Hetty: I'm sick of it, too.
Joannes: The door bell doesn't work, the sink is leaking
Hetty: There's no hot water, and the building is falling apart!
Joannes: It's no use complaining. If we had got enough money, we wouldn't put up with it! | Joannes and Hetty are complaining about the terrible house. |
train_3719 | Carrie: Hi. Can I help you with anything?
Corrinne: Yeah. Can I look at this ring?
Carrie: Sure. Let me get it out for you. What is your size?
Corrinne: I believe I am a six.
Carrie: Here you go.
Corrinne: Would you have any necklace that would go well with this?
Carrie: Actually, we have a few to choose from. They are... | Carrie is helping Corrinne in choosing a ring of size six and a necklace. |
train_3720 | Riccardo: What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Angie: As I said, I am diligent and industrious. On the other hand, I am too hard-working and I put myself under much pressure to make things perfect.
Riccardo: What is your problem in working?
Angie: I am too introverted to let others become my friends. | Angie tells Riccardo about Angie's strengths, weaknesses, and problems in working. |
train_3721 | Janeta: Why are you up so early, Mary?
Mary: I'm still suffering from a little jetlag.
Janeta: What are you watching?
Mary: Saturday morning cartoons.
Janeta: At least five channels have morning cartoons on Saturdays.
Mary: I think watching them is a great way to learn English.
Janeta: I agree. And some cartoons are en... | Mary gets up early due to jet lag and she's watching cartoons. Both Janeta and Mary agree it's a great way to learn English. |
train_3722 | Leonard: I'd like to be fitted for a suit please.
Carl: Certainly. Have you decided which material you would like the suit to be made from? We have a selection of materials over here.
Leonard: Well, I thought that I would choose either this one or that one. I really want a dark blue suit. Which do you recommend.
Carl: ... | Leonard would like to be fitted for a dark blue suit. Carl recommends one of higher quality though expensive, and Leonard'll take it. Then, Carl measures Leonard for the suit and tells him to come the day after tomorrow. Leonard also buys a few shirts and a jacket. |
train_3723 | Natka: We were decorating and I'm going to ask some things.
Isadore: Well, I'll be glad to help you out. We can deliver what you need for your office. Shall we need at one fifteen this Thursday?
Natka: Yes, that would be great. We definitely need some new filing cabinets and at least one desk unit.
Isadore: Fine, I'll ... | Natka asks Isadore to deliver some furniture to Natka's office at one fifteen this Thursday. |
train_3724 | Andreana: Excuse me, do you sell apples?
Odessa: Yes. They are over there.
Andreana: Do you sell them individually or by weight?
Odessa: By weight. 6. 0 cents per pound.
Andreana: Could you weigh these, please?
Odessa: $ 4. 55, please. Anything else?
Andreana: A sack of cherries, please.
Odessa: Here you are. | Andreana buys some apples and a sack of cherries from Odessa. |
train_3725 | Baird: Would you mind telling me the purpose of your visit to the U. K. ?
Adelind: I am here on business.
Baird: May I see your passport?
Adelind: Of course, here you are.
Baird: Would you please open the suitcase? What are these?
Adelind: They are two cameras.
Baird: Do you have anything to declare?
Adelind: Yes, I ha... | Adelind tells Baird Adelind is going to the U. K on business and declares what Adelind brings. |
train_3726 | Melodie: Oh dear, I'm late. I have to be in the office by 8am.
Roze: Oh really what's happening?
Melodie: Well there is an important meeting with a new client.
Roze: Ok but you must stay calm. Do you want me to give you a lift?
Melodie: Oh, you don't have to do that but it would be a great help.
Roze: Ok, wait one minu... | Melodie is late and Roze offers to give Melodie a lift. |
train_3727 | Alysa: I want to get a snack at the cafeteria.
Roland: What are you going to buy?
Alysa: I may just get some chips.
Roland: I'm probably going to buy something too.
Alysa: What do you want to get?
Roland: I want some sort of candy.
Alysa: What kind do you want?
Roland: I want some chocolate.
Alysa: What kind of chocola... | Alysa wants to get a snack at the cafeteria. Roland also wants to go and they discuss what to buy. |
train_3728 | Jacqueline: Welcome back! I didn't see you in math class on Friday.
Edythe: I wasn't here on Friday. My class went on a field trip to look at some of the different rock formations here in California. Our last stop was Death Valley. In fact, we camped there last night.
Jacqueline: Death Valley! But that's a desert. Wasn... | Edythe tells Jacqueline that Edythe's class went on a field trip on Friday and Edythe enjoyed it very much. |
train_3729 | Andromeda: Did you hear that famous speech by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez?
Emmie: What was it about?
Andromeda: He said that only education will lift Latin America out of poverty.
Emmie: When and where did he give the speech?
Andromeda: In the southern city of Cusco, where he was attending a conference on December... | Andromeda and Emmie are talking about the famous speech given by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in the southern city of Cusco on December 10th. |
train_3730 | Marilyn Peters: Operator, I want to make a person-to-person call to Miss Marilyn Peters in Washington, D.C. The number is 393-5331.
Operator: One moment, please. I'll get that number for you. Hello. Is this 393-5331? Is this Miss Marilyn Peters? It is? I have a long distance call for you.
Marilyn Peters: How much is it... | Operator's helping Marilyn Peters to make a person-to-person call to Miss Marilyn Peters in Washington, D.C. |
train_3731 | Blakeley: Only three more months to go, so what're you going to do after your graduation, Simon?
Simon: My father is going to give me a job in his company. I'll probably work there about a year. So I can learn the basics.
Blakeley: And what're you doing after that?
Simon: Well, after that, I'm going back to college and... | Simon tells Blakeley that after graduation he's going to work in his father's company for about a year and then get his degree in business. |
train_3732 | Maurits: Excuse me. Can I help you?
Ramsey: Er... Could I have some writing paper and envelopes?
Maurits: Do you mean paper for writing letters?
Ramsey: Yes.
Maurits: They are here in the showcase. Which one would you like?
Ramsey: I want this kind of paper and that kind of envelope.
Maurits: All right, sir. Anything e... | Ramsey buys some paper for writing letters, envelopes, and five fifty-cent stamps with Maurits's assistance. |
train_3733 | Jenny: Oh! I am glad to see you. How are you going recently? They say you took Introduction to Seience, didn't you?
Orelie: I sure did. Why did you ask me about that?
Jenny: Well, I'm thinking about taking it next year. I want to know something about it beforehand.
Orelie: As far as I'm concerned, I suggest that you no... | Orelie suggests Jenny not take the Introduction to Science course because it's nothing but physics and chemistry with lots of equations, but Jenny likes formulas and numbers. |
train_3734 | Lynnea: Hello there! Come on in! Don't just stand there! Come and take a seat!
Tully: Um, okay. Well, I just want a trim. Nothing too fancy.
Lynnea: Oh my gosh! Your hair is amazing! So silky, so shiny! I am going to work my magic on your hair! You hear me? You are going to look like a million bucks!
Tully: Okay. Um... | Tully wants a trim. Lynnea in being too enthusiastic and keeps praising Tully's hair. |
train_3735 | Harv: I definitely want to meet with you, Mr. Parker. I just need to sort out my schedule.
Mr. Parker: Well, I know you're pretty booked up these days. But, we've got to work fast on this.
Harv: I realize that. We don't have any time to waste. I can put you down for 9:20. Could you make that, Mr. Parker?
Mr. Parker:... | Harv makes an appointment with Mr. Parker for 9:20. |
train_3736 | Immanuel: Does your girl friend like swimming?
Issi: Yes,she does. She is good at backstroke and free style.
Immanuel: Then you can help her with the breaststroke and sidestroke.
Issi: But she wants to learn the butterfly stroke
Immanuel: Really? Then just ask her to follow me.
Issi: I heard you are now practicing... | Issi's girlfriend wants to learn the butterfly stroke so Immanuel suggests that she follow Immanuel. Issi thinks Immanuel'll surely become a first-class swimmer. |
train_3737 | Emally: hi, Emally, do you know that guy over there?
Sturgis: The tall one? Sure, that's Daive, he works with Lily.
Emally: He is cute. What dose he do?
Sturgis: I'm not sure, he is a manager I think.
Emally: Really? Are you going to introduce us?
Sturgis: Well, he has already taken you know, that's his wife right... | Emally tells Emally the tall guy over there is Daive. Emally wants her to introduce them, but he's already married. |
train_3738 | Joleen: Why didn't you tell me you had a girlfriend?
Randal: Sorry, I thought you knew.
Joleen: But you should tell me you were in love with her.
Randal: Didn't I?
Joleen: You know you didn't.
Randal: Well, I am telling you now.
Joleen: Yes, but you might have told me before.
Randal: I didn't think you would be ... | Joleen's blaming Randal for not telling Joleen that he had a girlfriend but Joleen thinks it didn't matter. |
train_3739 | Nikki: Are you a smoker?
Nata: Yes, I'm afraid I am. My husband is a smoker too.
Nikki: Would you describe yourself as being a heavy smoker?
Nata: No. But my husband smokes 20 or more a day.
Nikki: When did you begin to smoke?
Nata: I had my first cigarette when I was 17.
Nikki: Might I ask if you have tried to g... | Nata tells Nikki about Nata's smoking habits and history. |
train_3740 | David Hall: I left a suitcase on the train to London the other day.
Nate: Can you describe it, sir?
David Hall: It's a small blue case and it's got a zip. There's a label on the handle with my name and address on it.
Nate: Is this case yours?
David Hall: No, that's not mine.
Nate: What about this one? This one's g... | David Hall asks Nate to help him find the suitcase he left on the train to London but Nate gives him the wrong one. |
train_3741 | Steven: Steven, why are you so depressed?
Ashlee: I'm feeling very sad. I just read the newspaper.
Steven: What's the news?
Ashlee: According to the newspaper, the town was razed by an earthquake and more than 10 thousand people died in the earthquake.
Steven: It's horrible.
Ashlee: Yeah, we have to do something t... | Steven's feeling sad because he read an earthquake in the newspaper, so Ashlee and Steven decide to donate some money. |
train_3742 | Reilly: Good morning, this is Bird's Bicycle Rental.
Arthur Green: Good morning. A friend of mine suggested I call up to hire some bikes.
Reilly: Oh yes, a lot of people do so these days.
Arthur Green: Yes, we're just on a holiday here for a few days and they said it would be a good idea to see the island by bike.
Reil... | Arthur Green calls Bird's Bicycle Rental to hire 2 motorbikes tomorrow morning for 2 days to see the island. |
train_3743 | Tarra: Excuse me. Where is Martin Luther King School?
Woodman: What?
Tarra: Where is Martin...?
Woodman: Wait a minute. Let me turn off my car. Now, what were you saying?
Tarra: Where is Martin Luther King School?
Woodman: Hum...Go along the road and turn right.
Tarra: Wait. I have a map.
Woodman: Good. Look, we're her... | Woodman tells Tarra how to get to Martin Luther King School. |
train_3744 | Tally: Tom is just not my type, and he's not interested in me.
Tom: So, what's he doing?
Tally: He is interested in taking piano lessons.
Tom: A computer kid wants to study piano?
Tally: That's what his friend told me, he'll be my first adult student.
Tom: Well, if he likes piano, he could be your type after all.
Tally... | Tally tells Tom Tom and she are not interested in each other and Tom is just Tally's piano student. |
train_3745 | Nancy: How are your new neighbors Nancy?
Leiah: They seem nice enough, but they have a son, who's driving me crazy.
Nancy: What do you mean?
Leiah: He comes home every night around 10:00 with his car windows rolled down and radio on. It stops as soon as he turns the car off but by then Brian and Lisa are wide awake.
Na... | Nancy complains to Nancy that her new neighbours' son is driving her kids and her crazy. Nancy advises her to go over soon and tells them about getting her kids to get to sleep at night. |
train_3746 | Liliane: Did you ever take history 231?
Bennie: Yeah, last semester.
Liliane: I took the course this semester. What do you think about the professor?
Bennie: He's a terrible instructor and demands a lot, but fortunately, he's an easy grader.
Liliane: What did you end up getting?
Bennie: I got an A minus. Sounds good bu... | Liliane wants to withdraw from the history 231 course, but Bennie tells Liliane to stay because the professor is an easy grader. |
train_3747 | John: John I didn't see you in the English class on Friday.
Jeremy: I wasn't here on Friday. My geography class went to a field trip to look at some of the different rocks. In fact, we slept there last night.
John: Wow sounds interesting. Where did you go?
Jeremy: A desert. It gets hot during the day but it cools off v... | John tells John that his geography class went on a field trip on Friday and he enjoyed it very much although the desert is very dry. |
train_3748 | Burke: I hate spring in this city. It's always raining. We hardly get any sunshine.
Brian: You're right. It's terrible.
Burke: Summer will soon be here. I like summer very much.
Brian: Summer? I can't stand it. It's too hot, especially if you have to take the bus to work like I do.
Burke: Well. I can't imagine that, bu... | Burke prefers summer to spring but Brian can't stand summer. Burke invites him to go to the beach next time in summer. Brian refuses because he prefers a more active holiday. |
train_3749 | Jacquelyn: Mr. Black, I ' d like to take some time off. I ' Ve been feeling exhausted these days.
Mr. Black: That's no problem. Let me see... You still have ten days annual leave left, is that right?
Jacquelyn: Yes. I was wondering if I could take another two weeks off.
Mr. Black: That's long leave. How's your project ... | Jacquelyn would like to take some time off. Mr. Black asks Jacquelyn about the progress of Jacquelyn's project. Jacquelyn tells Mr. Black that Mr. Smith will be in charge during Jacquelyn's absence. Mr. Black agrees. |
train_3750 | Jaquelin: I've got some great news for you!
Sutherland: Did you get the position you wanted?
Jaquelin: Yes, I'll be promoted to department manager.
Sutherland: I'm glad to hear that. Congratulations!
Jaquelin: Thank you. Actually, I could not believe it at first. You know, there're so many outstanding people in our com... | Jaquelin tells Sutherland Jaquelin will be promoted to the department manager. Sutherland congratulates Jaquelin. |
train_3751 | Eolanda: That is a long line.
Yuri: Yes indeed. It has a very strict inspection so it takes a pretty long Be for everyone.
Eolanda: A lot of things are prohibited to take on the plane?
Yuri: Yes, a lot. Stuffs which are explosive, radioactive and poisonous are forbidden.
Eolanda: Understand. Do I need to take out my la... | Eolanda and Yuri are waiting in the queue to receive an inspection. Yuri tells Eolanda what stuff is forbidden on the plane and what to take out during the inspection. |
train_3752 | Marietta: What kind of place shall we rent?
Jerrie: It should be close to the university. Neither of us are good at getting up in the mornings and closer it is, the later we can get up.
Marietta: Absolutely. That's the most important thing to take into consideration. I'm not too worried about the size of the flat.
Jerr... | Marietta and Jerrie want to rent a flat which is close to the university because they're not good at getting up in the mornings. They're going to the estate agent to see what they can offer them. |
train_3753 | Inna: Hello! Is your company advertising for administrative assistant on the newspapers?
Markos: Well, Administrative assistant with shorthand and typing skills are badly needed here.
Inna: First I want to check about the availability and see if you could give me more information.
Markos: The position calls for a perso... | Inna calls Markos to ask details about the position of administrative assistant. Inna will deliver the resume to Markos in munites' time. |
train_3754 | Coralyn: I am really interested in buying this television.
Karoly: That's so great!
Coralyn: How much are you selling it for?
Karoly: This t. v is only $ 2500.
Coralyn: You can't be serious.
Karoly: That's how much this t. v costs.
Coralyn: That's too expensive for me.
Karoly: This television is of very high quality.
C... | Coralyn thinks the price for the television is too high, but Karoly says the price is final. |
train_3755 | Tara: hi, darling! I have a one-month vacation saved up. How about a trip to Europe?
Regina: I could go for that. But I'm afraid our budget is a little tight this year.
Tara: oh, but I really need to leave this town for a change. Working day after day has worn me out. Do you have any other suggestions?
Regina: we shoul... | Regina proposes to have a vacation in the countryside instead of Europe because their budget is a little tight this year. Tara thinks it's a good idea. Tara will book the train tickets tomorrow morning and check the weather before they go. |
train_3756 | Suzie: Hey Suzie. Guess what? I'm having a baby!
Hyacinthie: Really? That's so great. Congratulations.
Suzie: Thanks. I'm so excited. We've been trying for 8 months now.
Hyacinthie: That's really exciting. How many months are you pregnant?
Suzie: Three months.
Hyacinthie: Are you going to find out if it is a boy or a g... | Suzie tells Suzie she's pregnant for three months. Suzie wants to find out it's a boy or a girl so she can prepare ahead of time. |
train_3757 | Hilliard: Have you received any degrees?
Emogene: Yes. In 1996 I received my Bachelor of Science degree from Hebes University, and in 2001 I received my MBA degree from Peking University.
Hilliard: How about your academic records at college?
Emogene: In fact my records were excellent. My overall GPA was 9 on a 10 scale... | Hilliard interviews Emogene and asks Emogene some questions, including Emogene's degrees, academic records, the favorite course, and awards in college. Emogene also tells Hilliard why Emogene changed the major into administration. |
train_3758 | Cy: Would you like to mail it by air or sea?
Dyane: Hmm. . . How long will it take to mail things to the USA by air?
Cy: About 10 days. You can send it express mail if you need it faster. It will only take three or four days.
Dyane: I want to send it by express mail. The faster, the better.
Cy: OK, the postage is 275 y... | Cy helps Dyane mail things to America by express air mail because Dyane wants it to send as fast as possible. |
train_3759 | Noella: do you like cooking, Julia?
Julia: I really enjoy it, especially when it ends up tasting good!
Noella: how often do you usually cook?
Julia: I usually make a few salads for lunch throughout the week and I make dinner about 6 times a week.
Noella: that's a lot of cooking. You must save a lot of money by eating a... | Noella and Julia are talking about cooking. Julia usually makes dinner about 6 times a week, which saves a lot of money. Julia introduces what she usually makes and her preferences. |
train_3760 | Mattie: Sam, I am so sorry. It was your birthday yesterday and I completely forgot about it.
Sam: Don't worry about it. I keep forgetting everyone's birthdays as well.
Mattie: Margaret really told me off when she found out that I had forgotten all about it. We did try to phone you, but you and Jane must have gone out.
... | Mattie says sorry to Sam because Mattie completely forgot Sam's birthday. Sam tells Mattie Sam went to a new restaurant and the food in the new restaurant was excellent, but they forgot the birthday cake Jane ordered. In the end, Sam still had a nice evening because Sam got an iPad. |
train_3761 | Becca: What's your hobby?
Jeffrey: Photograph.
Becca: What's the make of your camera?
Jeffrey: Olympus.
Becca: Do you own your own darkroom?
Jeffrey: No, usually I get my films developed at a photo studio, but I make my own enlargements.
Becca: Why?
Jeffrey: Because I can make many different kinds of pictures from one ... | Becca asks about Jeffrey's hobby. Jeffrey likes to photograph and usually develops the films at a photo studio. |
train_3762 | Osmond: How are you?
Renae: I'm fine thanks. How about you?
Osmond: I'm okay. What are you doing these days?
Renae: Not a lot, actually. Busy at work of course - we've got a big project coming up in Malaysia. I may have to go to KL in a few weeks.
Osmond: That's great. When are you starting?
Renae: Probably in a week o... | Renae tells Osmond Renae will go to KL because of a big project in Malaysia. |
train_3763 | Jim: Are you interested in history?
Laurena: Yes, I am. I enjoyed studying it at school, though I had trouble remembering all the dates, so my teacher never gave me good marks.
Jim: I love history, but I'Ve always thought that learning the reasons behind events is more important than remembering exactly when they happe... | Jim says history repeats itself. Laurena agrees with the statement because people often make the same mistakes over and over again. |
train_3764 | Dotty: Where do you usually do your shopping, Mrs. Lane?
Mrs. Lane: I usually go to the supermarket, near the station.
Dotty: How do you find the prices there?
Mrs. Lane: I think they are quite reasonable, and the vegetables are very fresh.
Dotty: I see you have bought some coffee. Would you mind telling me how much yo... | Mrs. Lane tells Dotty a supermarket she usually goes to and the prices are reasonable. |
train_3765 | Charlotte: What's the plot of your new movie?
Deane: It's a story about a policemen who is investigating a series of strange murders. I play the part of the detective. He has to catch the killer, but there's very little evidence. It's a psychological thriller with some frightening scenes, but I hope audience won't be t... | Charlotte interviews Deane and asks Deane several questions, like the plot of the new movie, whether Deane enjoyed making the movie. Deane answers the questions, saying Deane gets along with coworkers and tells Charlotte all the stunts were done by a stuntman in the movie. |
train_3766 | Miss Li: Good afternoon, Mr. Anderson.
Mr. Anderson: Good afternoon, Miss Li.
Miss Li: How nice to see you again!
Mr. Anderson: Nice to see you, too.
Miss Li: It's been a long time, hasn't it? How are you?
Mr. Anderson: Fine, thank you. And you?
Miss Li: Very well too, is there anything I can do for you?
Mr. Anderson: ... | Mr. Anderson asks Miss Li to guide him to the place where he can change money. |
train_3767 | Rebecca: Okay Rebecca, well I think you'Ve given me a clear impression of your positive qualities, but let's talk a little bit about your weaknesses.
Loraine: Okay, well it's always more difficult to describe them isn't it?
Rebecca: Definitely, but if you had to pinpoint one weakness what would it be?
Loraine: Well as ... | Rebecca asks Rebecca to talk about her weaknesses. Rebecca says she gets frustrated if she doesn't see progress in the work, but she still does her best no matter what. They will move on to talk about the job position. |
train_3768 | Tiebout: Open your suitcase please.
Baker: Ok, here you are.
Tiebout: Do you have anything do declare?
Baker: No, I don't.
Tiebout: Any cigarettes? Baker?
Baker: Yes, I have two cotton of cigarettes one bottle of whisky.
Tiebout: What is the white powder? Are they drugs?
Baker: No, this is the medicine for the stomach.... | Tiebout checks Baker's suitcase. Tiebout will taste a white powder for a check. |
train_3769 | Rose: Did you watch TV last night, Rose?
Meggan: Yeah. I saw a science program. It was quite interesting.
Rose: What was it about?
Meggan: Mars. Scientists say there might be water on it.
Rose: If so, we may live there someday.
Meggan: I hope so. Did you know the US successfully sent two robotic explorers to Mars last ... | Meggan saw a science program about Mars last night. Rose heard on the TV that the US successfully sent explorers to Mars. |
train_3770 | Kerrie: What's up, officer?
Vinny: Are you aware that you ran through that stop sign?
Kerrie: There was a stop sign?
Vinny: How could you not notice it?
Kerrie: If there really was a stop sign, I couldn't see it because of the overgrown bushes.
Vinny: You know. You're right. The bushes are covering the sign.
Kerrie: If... | Kerrie ran through a stop sign because there are bushes covering the sign. Vinny will let Kerrie off with a warning. |
train_3771 | Irina: Of course! Of course! Here you are. Thank you so much.
Magdalen: Are you looking for anything else?
Irina: Um, let me see. Hmm. This antique tea set here is gorgeous.
Magdalen: That was a thirtieth birthday present. You can have it if you want.
Irina: Really? No, no, I couldn't! You're too nice!
Magdalen: And th... | Gee gives Irina a tea set and the old Dutch candle holders as thirtieth birthday presents. |
train_3772 | Gershom: Do you have a reservation?
Elric: Yes, here's our confirmation slip.
Gershom: I'm afraid we have no reservation by this name.
Elric: No reservation? Well, then, do you have any rooms available?
Gershom: I'm afraid all the rooms are fully booked.
Elric: You mean we can't stay in this hotel tonight?
Gershom: You... | Gershom cannot find a reservation by Elric's name and all the rooms are fully booked so Elric needs to stay somewhere else. |
train_3773 | Dexter: Hmm. You have three cameras. Are you a photographer?
Mr. Lee: No, my company makes cameras. Well, I'm also a photographer, but two of these are for our display.
Dexter: I see. And what's in this bag?
Mr. Lee: Egg tarts.
Dexter: I thought you said you didn't have any food with you today.
Mr. Lee: I thought you m... | Mr. Lee is checked when entering the USA and he has egg tarts in his bag. Dexter will have to confiscate and dispose them. |
train_3774 | Georgette: Can I try this dress on?
JoAnn: Sure. the fitting room is right behind you.
Georgette: Well, I like the styte, but I don't think the color fits me. Could you bring me a green one?
JoAnn: Sure, wait a moment. | JoAnn serves Georgette to try the dress on. |
train_3775 | Tia: Good morning! Marquette General Hospital. Tia speaking. May I help you?
Emily Wang: Hi, this is Emily Wang, I want to see a doctor today.
Tia: Your medical card No. , please?
Emily Wang: GRM 789051
Tia: Thanks. Do you have an appointment, Ms. Wang?
Emily Wang: No. But it is urgent, and I need to see a doctor as so... | Emily Wang calls Tia because Emily Wang wants to see a doctor. Emily Wang has a high fever and a bad headache. Tia asks Emily Wang to come to a work-in clinic today without an appointment. |
train_3776 | Alessandro: You must know you've been scheduled to have an operation the day after
Lazarus: Yes. But I don't know the exact time.
Alessandro: The operation starts at 10 0'clock. But you'll get an injection of anaesthesia about 30 to 45 minutes in advance. If your family comes to see you before the operation, they shoul... | Alessandro tells Lazarus Lazarus has been scheduled an operation to have Lazarus's appendix removed. Lazarus will tell his wife. |
train_3777 | Augusta: Lucy, take my picture here, OK?
Lucy: Sure. Just a minute. Let me take my camera out.
Augusta: What's the matter?
Lucy: I'm not sure.
Augusta: Is it broken?
Lucy: I hope not! Oh, I see.
Augusta: What is it?
Lucy: The batteries are worn down. I need replace them.
Augusta: Where can we get batteries?
Lucy: All p... | Lucy finds the camera's batteries are worn down. Augusta and Lucy will look for a photography shop. |
train_3778 | Shawn: I need help figuring out how to use this phone.
Nitin: Sure. First you pick up the receiver and hit one of the first 3 buttons. Do you hear a tone?
Shawn: Yes, I hear the tone.
Nitin: OK. Now you dial 9 on the keypad. Do you hear the tone change?
Shawn: Yes, it changed.
Nitin: Well, when you hear it change, that... | Nitin shows Shawn how to use the phone. Nitin also tells Shawn Shawn can dial 0 if Shawn needs help with an extension. |
train_3779 | Mrs. Smith: Hello, BCD Company, can I help you?
Sun: Hello, may I speak to Mrs. Smith?
Mrs. Smith: This is Mrs. Smith, may I have your name?
Sun: This is Sun, and I interviewed with you yesterday.
Mrs. Smith: Hello, Mr. Sun.
Sun: I am calling to thank you for giving me the interview for the Sales Manager position yeste... | Mr. Sun calls Mrs. Smith to say thanks for giving him an interview for the Sales Manager position. Mrs. Smith tells Mr. Sun they'll make the decision by the end of the week. |
train_3780 | Josie: Can I also take the MET to get there?
Gerry: Yeah sure, it's much quicker. Do you know how?
Josie: No, can I trouble you to lend me a hand?
Gerry: Ok, not a problem. Let's go to the station.
Josie: You have to buy a ticket first. You want to go to Shi Da, right?
Gerry: Yeah.
Josie: Ok, then you need to go to Tai... | Gerry shows Josie how to take the MET. Gerry tells Josie Josie should buy a ticket first, look at the map to see the location, and hold the ticket to wait on the platform. |
train_3781 | Osborn: To start with, may I know why you are interested in working for our company?
Quandong Company: First, as far as I know, your company has had an impressive growth record. Second, I want to get into the foreign trade business.
Osborn: Now you are with Quandong Company. What is your chief responsibility there?
Qua... | Osborn tells Quandong Company Quandong Company is interested in working for the company because of interests in the foreign trade business and the chance to work overseas, and answers Quandong Company 's current work. |
train_3782 | Kelsey: Gosh! The water faucet is dripping badly again.
Bridgett: You are going to have a huge bill.
Kelsey: I know. I'Ve got to get it fixed ASAP.
Bridgett: Don't you wanna get it fixed now?
Kelsey: I wish I could, but I'Ve got to go now. I have an appointment in 20 minutes.
Bridgett: Well, if you need anything, just ... | Kelsey tells Bridgett the water faucet is dripping badly. Kelsey wants Bridgett to give a ride Kelsey's car is in the garage. |
train_3783 | Clive: I'm terribly sorry. I'm late.
Patricia: I've only been waiting for over an hour, that's all.
Clive: Yes, I know, I... I tried to get here in time, but just after I left home, the car broke down.
Patricia: The car broke down?
Clive: Yes, and.., well.., luckily.., there was a garage near me, and.., and it took the... | Clive is late because Clive's car broke down after Clive left home. Clive didn't call Patricia because Clive forgot the name of the restaurant. |
train_3784 | Naomi: Bye for now.
Sandi: Bye. But where are you going?
Naomi: The bank, the supermarket and...
Sandi: Will you buy an exercise book for me?
Naomi: I guess so. But I'll go to the post office first before I go to the supermarket.
Sandi: Can you also buy me a pen? The one you gave me last week doesn't work now.
Naomi: H... | Sandi asks Naomi to buy an exercise book and a pen, and to post a letter for Sam. |
train_3785 | Jennie: Now, can anyone summarize the main idea of the passage? Yes, Jessie, please?
Jessie: I'm sorry.
Jennie: You look pale, Jessie. Are you all right?
Jessie: No, I'm not feeling well. Mr. Brown.
Jennie: What seems to be the problem?
Jessie: I guess I ate something bad at lunch.
Jennie: And you have a stomachache no... | Jessie isn't feeling well because she may ate something bad. Mr. Brown will finish the class in minutes and send her to the clinic. |
train_3786 | Ibby: What's the matter with you? You look angry.
Cornelle: I had words with Jack just now.
Ibby: Come to the point. Why did you argue?
Cornelle: When I asked him to clean up the bedroom, he didn't listen and left his dirty clothes everywhere.
Ibby: So you lost your temper?
Cornelle: Yes. How could I bear it?
Ibby: I h... | Cornelle tells Ibby Cornelle is angry because Cornelle had words with Jack, and Cornelle won't forgive him if he doesn't apologize. |
train_3787 | Mersey: Can I help you?
Evangeline: Yes, I was wanting to stay somewhere for a few days.
Mersey: Well, there are some good hotels. Carlton House is near the main square in the city center, but you might also be interested in the Royal Hotel-that's out in the countryside, about ten kilometers away, very peaceful. Then t... | Mersey recommends several hotels for Evangeline. Evangeline finally chooses the city center hotel which is a five-star hotel. |
train_3788 | Harmonia: Are you going on holiday with your sister again this year?
Justin: Yes, she comes home from Canada tomorrow, and then we're going away next week.
Harmonia: Where are you going?
Justin: I've booked a hotel in Turkey. My sister wants to go to Italy again, so I hope she doesn't mind. | Justin tells Harmonia Justin and Justin's sister will go on a holiday in Turkey. |
train_3789 | Katinka: Have you noticed a lot of differences between your country and ours?
Josie: Well, that's a difficult question, but I can think of a few. People here dress quite differently, because the weather is warmer here. We wear winter clothes half the year-thick trousers and warm sweaters. Here, people dress more fashio... | Josie tells Katinka the differences between Katinka's country and Josie's, including dressing and prices of clothing. But Josie thinks making friends here is easy because people's worries are the same all over the world. |
train_3790 | Garry: May I take you order now?
Donald: Yes, I think we're ready to order. Elizabeth, what would you like to have?
Elizabeth: I haven't made up my mind yet. You order first, Donald.
Donald: All right. I'll start with chicken soup. Then I want a steak, medium rare. I'll have a baked potato, green beans and an egg sa... | Garry helps Donald and Elizabeth order food. Elizabeth doesn't know what to eat after Donald orders because Elizabeth doesn't like chicken and fish. Garry recommends some dishes to Elizabeth. |
train_3791 | Jody: What are you reading?
Fitness Consultant: Gee! You scared me!
Jody: Aha, Fitness Consultant. Very good, Don't you know about the rules in this office?
Fitness Consultant: Yes, Ma'am. No magazines during the office hours. I'm sorry.
Jody: Well, don't do this again next time. What is it about, anyway?
Fitness ... | Fitness Consultant is reading a sports magazine for white-collar workers. Jody thinks the stretching exercise is interesting, so Jody confiscates the magazine. |
train_3792 | Aretha: Hi, Andy. I am going to Isabel's. Are you coming?
Andy: No. The things are too expensive there for me. I can't afford it.
Aretha: That is no problem at all. Isabel's is having a clearance sale, and today is the last day. You don't want to miss such a good chance, do you?
Andy: Really? That's wonderful. Can y... | Aretha invites Andy to go to Isabel's since Isabel's is having a clearance sale. Andy is willing to go but he needs to change first. Aretha tells Andy Cindy has already bought an evening gown. Aretha asks Andy to hurry up. |
train_3793 | Dorita: You are married to a foreigner, huh? So what's it like?
Nydia: Well, the first year of our marriage, we had great difficulty getting along. The things that are important to me are not important to him. We had a lot of conflicts.
Dorita: Yeah, I know what you mean. The first year of any marriage is difficult f... | Nydia tells Dorita marrying a foreigner can be hard because of conflicts by cultural differences. Nydia also tells Dorita their son is half Chinese and half American and how he looks. |
train_3794 | Jocelyn: Are the galaxies in the universe moving through space?
Arturo: No, the galaxies sit more or less passively in the space around them. But not too much. As the space between galaxies expands, it carries the galaxies further apart - like raisns in an expanding dough.
Jocelyn: But I heard that our Milky way gala... | Arturo tells Jocelyn the galaxies sit more or less passively in the space and galaxies may collide because the gravity may disturb the motion of a galaxy's neighbor. |
train_3795 | Dinnie: What kind of music do you like?
Janine: Oh any music with a fast beat, lively music, you know like dance music. You prefer classical music don't you?
Dinnie: Yes, I do. I find it very relaxing. I often listen to Mozart or Bach in the evening after a hard day of work.
Janine: I must admit that I like several pie... | Janine likes music with a fast beat while Dinnie often listens to Mozart or Bach. Dinnie tells Janine classical music is good for the brain, so Janine decides to listen to it more often. |
train_3796 | Levin: What's the problem?
Alisun: I have a laceration on my left forearm.
Levin: Let me have a look. How did this happen?
Alisun: I got hit by a car in an accident.
Levin: Was there much bleeding afterward?
Alisun: No, not much.
Levin: Well, this doesn't look too serious. Nurse, could you please get me a suture set?
A... | Alisun got hit by a car and got a laceration on the left forearm. Levin checks the wound and sutures it. |
train_3797 | Abagael: How do you use an ATM card, Billy?
Billy: It ' s easy grandpa. Insert you card into the machine here. Then wait a moment. Ok. Now you enter your PIN. It should have four numbers.
Abagael: Oh yes. I ' Ve got it written down here. Just a minute.
Billy: You really shouldn ' t write it down. You should memorise it... | Billy tells his grandpa how to use an ATM and an ATM card. Billy's grandpa feels the machines are not difficult to use. |
train_3798 | Praneetf: The environment varies greatly because of difference in language, customs and traditions.
Bridgett: Yes. This gap can be filled by export market research before exporting.
Praneetf: But the importance of the export research is often neglected by the managers.
Bridgett: That's right. They do not appreciate its... | Praneetf and Bridgett are talking about the importance of export market research. |
train_3799 | Zola: Is there anything I can do for you?
Sherrie: Would you please show me that mural?
Zola: Certainly. Here you are.
Sherrie: It looks so beautiful. How much is it?
Zola: Four hundred yuan.
Sherrie: That's a bit more than I wanted to pay. Can you cut the price down a bit?
Zola: I'm sorry. Ours is a fixed price shop a... | Sherrie is attracted by a mural but Zola refuses to bargain over the price. Sherrie takes it at the original price. |
train_3800 | Sylvie: It's your turn now, Helen.
Helen: OK. I'm coming.
Sylvie: This is your song. I picked it for you.
Helen: Thank you. You are so considerate.
Sylvie: Push the red button on the mike to turn it on.
Helen: OK. This key is too high for me.
Sylvie: I think it's a piece of cake for you.
Helen: OK. Let me have a try...... | Sylvie picks a song for Helen. Helen sings it well. Sylvie compliments her. |
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