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train_3901 | Lanie: Do you have a boyfriend?
Nancee: Yes. Why?
Lanie: Well, I came to know a girl 3 weeks ago and we have so much in common.
Nancee: So?
Lanie: So I think I may fall in love with her.
Nancee: You are attracted to her. That sounds great, but how do you know that it is a crush or it's real love?
Lanie: Then what's the... | Lanie tells Nancee that Lanie may fall in love with a girl. Nancee asks Lanie about Lanie's feelings to the girl and thinks Lanie is in love instead of a crush. Lanie thinks that falling in love is great, and Nancee thinks that staying in love in better. |
train_3902 | Hatti: I would like to make a reservation for tomorrow.
Weslie: I'm sorry but we are fully booked.
Hatti: Well, how about 4th?
Weslie: That's fine, but we have only a single room, is that OK?
Hatti: Yes. Please help me reserve it. | Weslie helps Hatti reserve a single room on the 4th. |
train_3903 | Terra: Can you tell me the best way to see the city?
Partha: Sure, I advise the sightseeing buses.
Terra: Travel by the buses? That sounds interesting.
Partha: Yes of course. You can see the whole city on the bus. It's cheap as well as efficient.
Terra: Oh, there comes the bus. | Partha suggests Terra that the best way to see the city is taking a sightseeing bus. |
train_3904 | Jocelyne: Good morning, sir. Do you have a reservation?
Charles: Yes. My name is Charles.
Jocelyne: I see. We have a window table reserved for you.
Charles: It's very kind of you.
Jocelyne: Would you like to order now or wait for a while?
Charles: Bring me the menu, please. | Charles has a table reservation. Jocelyne helps Charles order food. |
train_3905 | Judi: What's going on?
Ellyn: Nothing really. How about you?
Judi: A lot, like the party I'm having on Friday.
Ellyn: Well, that's cool.
Judi: Will you be able to make it?
Ellyn: I'm busy this Friday. I'm sorry.
Judi: What do you have to do?
Ellyn: I'm having dinner with my family
Judi: Maybe you can come next time.
El... | Judi invites Ellyn to Judi's party, but Ellyn will not go because of family dinner. |
train_3906 | Nealy: With tomorrow being Labor Day and all, I think it would be a nice gesture to let all the members of laboring staff leave work an hour early. What do you say?
Jerri: What! That sounds perfectly ridiculous! Labour Day is a holiday for everyone, not just laboring staff. . . and we get a whole day off tomorrow anywa... | Nealy suggests letting all the laboring staff members leave work an hour early before Labor Day. Jerri cannot understand the reason, so Nealy explains to Jerri the main purpose of Labor Day. |
train_3907 | Robbin: Are there other chores for us to do?
Dexter: We also have to vacuum the house.
Robbin: You used to do this by yourself?
Dexter: You'd better believe it.
Robbin: I'll do the second floor and you do the first floor.
Dexter: No. You're going to do the entire house.
Robbin: What about you?
Dexter: I'm going to mow ... | Dexter asks and Robbin to vacuum the entire house and Dexter will mow the lawn. |
train_3908 | Barron: Which movie is your favorite to watch?
Howie: I have to say, my favorite movie is Superbad.
Barron: Is that right? Why?
Howie: Honestly, it is one of the funniest movies I've seen in a long time.
Barron: You're right. That movie is hilarious.
Howie: I didn't think you saw that movie.
Barron: I went to see it th... | Barron and Howie could not stop laughing while watching Howie's favorite movie. Barron invites Howie to watch it at Barron's house. |
train_3909 | Norri: 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.
Norri: Now you are with Quandong Company. What is your chief responsibility there?
Quand... | Norri asks Quandong Company's interest in working for Norri's company and Quandong Company's cheif responsibility at Quandong Company. Norri assures Quandong Company that there are good chances to work overseas in Norri's company. |
train_3910 | Lorie: So, you know how to drive, right?
Easton: I'm pretty good.
Lorie: Do you think you can teach me?
Easton: Did you get your learner's permit yet?
Lorie: I have it already.
Easton: Do you have any experience driving a car?
Lorie: I've only done it once.
Easton: Do you know all the controls in the car?
Lorie: Yes, I... | Lorie wants Easton to teach Lorie driving. Easton agrees after knowing Lorie's former experience in driving a car. |
train_3911 | Neddy: This looks like a nice restaurant.
Allianora: Yeah, it is. I come here all the time.
Neddy: Let's sit over there.
Allianora: OK.
Neddy: Can you pass me a menu please.
Allianora: Sure. What are you going to have to drink?
Neddy: I'm going to have a glass of beer. How about you?
Allianora: I think I'll have a glas... | Neddy and Allianora are in a nice restaurant. Neddy makes recommendations to Allianora. Allianora will have the lobster and Neddy will just have the salad. |
train_3912 | Allison: My doctor says that I need a blood test.
Lolly: I can help you with that. Just have a seat and roll up your left sleeve.
Allison: What are you taking my blood for?
Lolly: Your doctor has requested a check of your white blood count.
Allison: What information does that give him?
Lolly: If your white blood cell c... | Allison needs to do a blood test and Lolly helps take Allison's blood to check Allison's white blood count. Allison thinks it hurts to take blood. |
train_3913 | Stillmann: Is there anything I can do for you?
Sallie: Yes, we would like to take a tour to L. A.
Stillmann: Well, that's really a big city. How long do your vacations last?
Sallie: 2 weeks. Can I have a brochure of the sightseeing tours?
Stillmann: Here you are. Take your time. | Sallie plans to take a tour to L.A. and Stillmann gives Sallie a sightseeing brochure. |
train_3914 | Hiro: Mmm. . . it is delicious.
Rodrick: Oh, do you really like it?
Hiro: Yes. It's superb.
Rodrick: Well, it's kind of you to say so.
Hiro: In fact, could I ask you for the recipe?
Rodrick: Sure. It's really very easy. First, mix together an egg, two teaspoons of salt, and two pounds of ground beef. Then, add two ounc... | Hiro asks Rodrick for a recipe and Rodrick tells Hiro about the ingredients and procedures. |
train_3915 | Jacob: Jacob, are you interested in helping me out and going on a blind date with a friend of mine?
Tedmund: That depends. What does she look like?
Jacob: Well, she's got a beautiful face and long curly red hair.
Tedmund: How tall is she?
Jacob: She's fairly tall, maybe 2 inches taller than me.
Tedmund: Is she chubby?
... | Jacob asks Jacob to help Jacob go on a blind date. Jacob asks Jacob for more information about the girl and Jacob thinks the girl is too good to be true. |
train_3916 | Sam: Amy, so, how are you doing?
Amy: Oh, hi, Sam. School is so crazy these days, and when I'm not at school, I'm at work.
Sam: Hey, listen. I'm getting together with Sara and Paul tonight, and a few of other friends are going to join us. And we're going out to eat and then watch a movie. Why not come with us?
Amy: I'd... | Sam invites Amy to eat and watch a movie with some friends but Amy has to study for a test. Sam persuades Amy to join because it's Sara's birthday. |
train_3917 | Erin: I can't believe you got such great seats to this baseball game!
Jilli: I'm glad you like them.
Erin: We are right by home plate. I can see everything perfectly.
Jilli: I almost got seats by first base, but I thought you would like these more. | Erin is surprised that Jilli got seats by home plate. |
train_3918 | Harwell: I'm sorry I haven't, Mrs. Smith. I've already finished the exercises, but I can't find my exercise book anywhere now.
Mrs. Smith: Really? I don't understand why you are always forgetting to hand in your exercise book. You are lying.
Harwell: Mrs. Smith, I'm not lying this time.
Mrs. Smith: I'm really angry wit... | Mrs. Smith thinks that Harwell is lying for not handing in the exercises and Harwell claims that Harwell's parents are in Beijing. Mrs. Smith does not believe it. |
train_3919 | Alyda: Guess what, Mom. I got it.
Lynnea: Great. That's super.
Adaline: What's going on? So, what did you get me?
Alyda: Nothing. I got my driver's license. Okay. Bye.
Adaline: Wait, wait, wait. Where are you going?
Alyda: Mom said I could take the car to school this morning, and ...
Adaline: Hold on here. I've prepare... | The daughter gets the driving license and her mom allows her to drive to school. Her dad has prepared five rules of driving to obey, including not driving with friends for the first six months, wearing seat belt and obey the rules of the road, not driving long distance at night and not using cell phone while driving. H... |
train_3920 | Chevalier: Would you please tell me why you want to work in our kindergarten? You know kids are sometimes so tiresome.
Jean: I love children. I can sing to them and teach them how to dance.
Chevalier: Then have you worked in a kindergarten before?
Jean: No, but I used to take care of children during summer and winter h... | Chevalier asks Jean the reason why she wants to work in kindergarten, her previous working experience and preference of part-time or full-time. Then Chevalier hires her as a part-time teacher. |
train_3921 | Tom: Dad, what will we have for dinner?
Dad: I don't know. Maybe fried fish, chicken soup and...
Tom: Oh, no. We've had such things since Mom's gone.
Dad: I'm sorry. But that is the only thing I can cook. What do you want to have then?
Tom: I'd like to go to McDonald's this time.
Dad: OK then. You'll drive, will you?
T... | Tom tells his father that he likes to have McDonald instead of the food his father cooks for dinner. Tom finds the seats and his father orders food. |
train_3922 | Orville: Where are you going for your holiday this year, Jane?
Jane: Florida.
Orville: Great! How long are you going to stay there?
Jane: One week. Just for Christmas time.
Orville: Have you got any friends there?
Jane: No. I have always wanted to go, but I've been too busy. Now I've got a week's holiday, and I can enj... | Jean tells Orville that she will go to Florida and Disneyland for Christmas time. Orville introduces Disneyland's sections to Jean and hopes she will enjoy the visit. |
train_3923 | Lawson: We want to take a train to New York.
Jacquenette: Regular or express train?
Lawson: How much time would I save if we took the express?
Jacquenette: About one hour. The next express train arrives in New York at 3:15.
Lawson: And how much more do I have to pay for the express?
Jacquenette: First class is 24 dolla... | Lawson buys one second-class ticket on the express train to New York with Jacquenette's assistance. |
train_3924 | Mrs. Bates: Hello. Is that reception?
Kelsi: Yes, madam.
Mrs. Bates: This is Mrs. Bates, Room 504. I sent some clothes to the laundry this morning. But they are not back yet. You see, we are leaving early tomorrow morning.
Kelsi: Just a moment, madam. I'll put you through to the housekeeper. | Mrs. Bates calls the reception to ask about her clothes at the laundry. Kelsi puts her through to the housekeeper. |
train_3925 | Connie: Take me to this address, please.
Dorree: Yes, Ma'am. Here we are.
Connie: How much do I owe you, sir?
Dorree: 30 dollars, Ma'am.
Connie: Are you kidding? The meter says 15 dollars, doesn't it?
Dorree: Yes, but we need some extra charge and some tip too.
Connie: I don't get it. I'll go and have our doorman... | Dorree asks Connie to pay 30 dollars and Connie is surprised because the meter says 15 dollars. |
train_3926 | Suki: What do you think of the novel you just finished reading?
Daphna: I like it a lot. It has a very funny beginning, I think. It attracts your attention the moment you begin reading it.
Suki: What do you like best about it?
Daphna: I like the plot. It's so full of twists and turns. I also like the main character.... | Suki asks Daphna's feelings about the novel. Daphna tells Suki that Daphna likes the novel's beginning, plot, and the main character but not the ending. |
train_3927 | Garvin: Three other people started to bid. One called himself Buddhabuyer, so I knew he meant business. I raised my bid twice, but it kept going up.
Keefe: How high did the price go?
Garvin: I don't know. I dropped out at $250.
Keefe: You didn't watch the end of the auction?
Garvin: No. It wasn't the super bargain ... | Garvin tells Keefe the price of the auction kept going and Garvin dropped out because it was not a super bargain. |
train_3928 | Jory: What's 'pi'?
Lindsay: That's the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter, I think.
Jory: I see. What is that ratio exactly?
Lindsay: It's approximately 3. 14, but the number continues forever. What's the diameter of your circle?
Jory: It's 10 centimeters, so the circumference should be 31. 4 ce... | Jory asks Lindsay what is pi, the exchange rate of converting 10000 british pounds into us dollar, what are prime numbers and how many seconds in an hour. Lindsay helped Jorywith these math questions. |
train_3929 | Jory: Oh, no. This can't be happening.
Allie: I wonder what's going on.
Jory: I'm going to ring the alarm. I told them weeks ago to check it. I would have been better off taking the stairs.
Allie: Do you mean this has happened before?
Jory: Yeah, it was a few weeks ago but I wasn't in here. Oh, if I'm in here a long ti... | Jory complains to Allie that there are some problems with the elevator and doesn't know what to do here. Allie advises Jory to calm down and pass the time pleasantly. |
train_3930 | Libbey: How may I help you?
Stanley: Hi, I would like to rent a car.
Libbey: Sure, did you make a reservation?
Stanley: No, I decided to rent one when I got off the plane just now. Is that OK?
Libbey: Of course. I was just checking. So how many days do you need the car for?
Stanley: Can I just do 4 days for now and mak... | Libbey wants to rent a car without a reservation, and Stanley suggests Libbey rent a car for 7 days with a discount. |
train_3931 | Ivory: What are some of the good things about being a teenager?
Jaclyn: Well, you don't have to go out to work for a start. Another thing is, we don't have to do the housework, which is really boring.
Ivory: What are the bad things?
Jaclyn: The problem is that you never have enough money. We get some money from our par... | Ivory asks Jaclyn about good and bad things about being a teenager. Then Ivory asks Jaclyn's ideas of being an adult and Jaclyn answers with the example of Jaclyn's mom's responsibilities. |
train_3932 | Lorna: I hear you just got back from Brazil. Did you enjoy yourself?
Violetta: Yes, I had a wonderful time.
Lorna: Really? Well, speaking of time, actually, I had a time problem here in the US. I was invited to my professor's house. He said to come at 7:00. I arrived at about 7:10 but I guess it was a little early.
Vio... | Lorna tells Violetta that Lorna has a time problem in the US because Americans usually show up about 20 or 30 minutes later than the appointed time. |
train_3933 | Haley: I'm on the beach to talk to Mel Flynn, an Australian teenager who spends most of her free time underwater. Hello, Mel.
Mel Flynn: Hi.
Haley: How did you become interested in diving?
Mel Flynn: I grew up near the beach and I liked watching little fish. My parents say they knew I'd work with fish when I got older.... | Haley interviews Mel Flynn and Mel tells Haley that Mel is interested in diving and started diving at 10. Mel doesn't feel scared while diving and now helps with scientists' research work as a teenage volunteer. |
train_3934 | Neel: Uncle George, how long have you been a taxi driver?
George: For nearly 10 years. I usually go to work at 5:30 in the afternoon, and get back home between 2:00 and 3:00 in the morning.
Neel: You must be tired all the time. Oh, I heard you were questioned by the police last year, what happened?
George: Well, it was... | Neel asks Uncle George how long has he been a taxi driver, and Uncle George tells Neel about his funny story as a taxi driver that he was questioned by the police because of climbing into a passenger's home. |
train_3935 | Ainslie: So, Misaki, you're from Japan, right?
Misaki: Yes, I'm from Akita, the northern Japan.
Ainslie: What is it like?
Misaki: There are a lot of mountains. And you can actually see colors changing on them in the fall.
Ainslie: Sounds beautiful.
Misaki: Yeah, in my home, Yashima town, there are only 6,000 people. Bu... | Ainslie asks about where Misaki is from and what is it like. Misaki speaks highly of her hometown. |
train_3936 | Margarethe: How much is this piano, please?
Ellie: $1000.
Margarethe: My god! That's a fortune!
Ellie: But you must realize that this is the most famous brand.
Margarethe: But it's too dear for me.
Ellie: That's the best piano hit our store.
Margarethe: I just want to get one for my daughter to learn how to play the pi... | Margarethe asks Ellie about the price of pianos in Ellie's store. Margarethe bargains with Ellie on a piano made in New York and Ellie offers with a cheaper price and a free delivery. |
train_3937 | Vera: Good morning, Kate. Long time no see.
Kate: Good morning, Vera, Nice to meet you.
Vera: Kate, I know you ' Ve been a stewardess for more than one year. And I ' ll have an interview on stewardess tomorrow. Can you tell me some etiquette about the interview?
Kate: Of course. First you should do up your long hair an... | Vera will have an interview on stewardess tomorrow, so Kate tells her some etiquette about the interview, including the hairstyle, make-up, manner, style of conversation, and expression. |
train_3938 | Kathleen: Hello, ma ' am. Can I help you?
Ruby: I ' m looking for a sweater.
Kathleen: What size are you looking for?
Ruby: Well, I ' m looking for size 10 but you don ' t have it.
Kathleen: How about this one? I think it looks terrific on you.
Ruby: Yes, I like the color. Can I try it on?
Kathleen: Sure. The fitting r... | Ruby purchases a red sweater with Kathleen's assistance. |
train_3939 | Emlynne: Hello, Mr. Wang. I am glad to meet you here at the fair.
Mr. Wang: Like wise. Take a seat, please. How about a cup of tea?
Emlynne: Sure. Thank you. It seems your business is prosperous. There are many customers here.
Mr. Wang: Yes, it's not too bad. Our sales are going up year after year. And we still have a ... | Emlynne meets Mr.Wang and offers to be his agent in Thailand for hand-held tools. Mr.Wang agrees after they discuss the commission rate and ways of payment. Mr.Wang would like to sign an agency agreement with Emlynne. |
train_3940 | Consolata: Jim? Jim? ... What are you doing in the kitchen?
Jim: Nothing, Mummy. I was hungry so I came here for some milk.
Consolata: Milk? I thought you didn't like milk.
Jim: I don't, but I couldn't find anything to eat in the refrigerator.
Consolata: Nonsense. There's lots of food in the refrigerator... What's behi... | Jim lies to his mother that he's in the kitchen because he's hungry and looking for some milk, but his mother finds out he's looking for milk for a kitty. Jim begs his mother to keep it. His mother at first disagrees but finally gives in. |
train_3941 | Nolan: What's wrong with it?
Mike: It's broken. I just bought it yesterday, you know, it costs me $ 556.
Nolan: It sounds too bad. What will you do?
Mike: Mike suggests me to return it.
Nolan: That's what I want to say. | Mike bought something yesterday and it's broken. Mike suggests Mike return it and Nolan agrees. |
train_3942 | Jory: hello, do you remember me? I bought some vases from you yesterday.
Alysia: yes, you sent them to New York, right?
Jory: that's right. I thought I'd come back to buy some more souvenirs.
Alysia: what did you in mind?
Jory: well, first, I'd like to buy a few postcards. My sister used to always send a postcard to he... | Jory comes to the store where Jory bought some vases yesterday to buy some more souvenirs. With Alysia's help, Jory purchases some postcards, a green mask, and some chocolate for Jory's girlfriend. |
train_3943 | Florina: Oh, dear! which dress should I choose? I can't make up my mind. Please help me.
Mike: You know I don't know anything about fashion.
Florina: Which dress do you like best?
Mike: Well, they are both all right.
Florina: Only all right?
Mike: Oh, no. I mean you look very nice in both of them.
Florina: Mike, that's... | Florina asks Mike for advice about which dress to choose. Mike thinks both dresses are nice. Florina still hesitates. |
train_3944 | Oren: I need to order new business cards.
Jaquith: Do you have any idea how many you'd like?
Oren: I think 2, 000 would be enough.
Jaquith: Would you fill out this form, please?
Oren: I don't want to make any changes to my old card.
Jaquith: If you detect any difference, I'll take you out to dinner.
Oren: . . . Okay, t... | Oren orders 2,000 new business cards with Jaquith assistance. Oren wants them sooner. Jaquith tells Oren it will cost more. |
train_3945 | Kristy: Good afternoon, can I help you?
Mr. Simons: Hello. I've been told to come in and see someone about my L / C. I just had a message to come in and see someone called Kristy.
Kristy: I'm Kristy. Can I help?
Mr. Simons: I received a letter asking me to come in and see you. I'm Mr. Simons from Dalton's Electrics.
Kr... | Mr. Simons from Dalton's Electrics sees Kristy about his L / C amendment. Kristy tells him the 3rd party does not wish to accept the amendment. Kristy recommends him to go back to the 3rd party and discuss it. |
train_3946 | Wynn: Speaking of classical music, we should never forget about the New Year's Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic.
Bruno: Of course not. People all over the world watch it on TV, or listen to it on the radio.
Wynn: Sure. It's one of the biggest classical music events. Have you ever been to the live show?
Bruno: Yes, I ... | Wynn and Bruno like the New Year's Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic. Bruno went to the concert in 2010 while Wynn only saw it on TV. |
train_3947 | Tedie: How's your father?
Pavel: He's fine. He retired last week. It's turning point in his life. Now he can relax and enjoy his retirement.
Tedie: He can spend more time with his grandchildren.
Pavel: Oh, I don't think he wants to. He wants to travel to several different countries around the world.
Tedie: So, he wants... | Pavel tells Tedie Pavel's father retired and he wants to travel around the world. Pavel probably wants to spend old age in the same way. |
train_3948 | Jo: One of my students told me she was very depressed today.
Penn: Why?
Jo: Her father is dying.
Penn: Oh, that's very sad.
Jo: Yeah, she's broken up about it, poor kid.
Penn: What did you do?
Jo: I talked to her for a while, but she's really depressed. So, I made an appointment with the school counselor for her.
Penn:... | Jo tells Penn one of Jo's students was depressed because her father was dying. Jo made an appointment with the school counselor for her. |
train_3949 | Arlen: Do you know that John isn't going to come back to our school?
Emmie: Really? Why?
Arlen: He had moved and held a party on July 1st.
Emmie: It's a pity that I was traveling around Europe at that time.
Arlen: Even he's not coming back to school anymore, you still can call him and meet him on weekends.
Emmie: You'r... | Arlen tells Emmie John had moved and won't come back to their school. Emmie missed his goodbye party but will call John this weekend and meet him. |
train_3950 | Wheeler: Hectic. It's always hectic. But how was your windsurfing?
Jo-Anne: I tried it for a half-hour. It was interesting, but. . . well. . . I couldn't really do it.
Wheeler: See? I told you. It's very hard.
Jo-Anne: I couldn't even stand on it and hold the sail. I probably fell down fifty times.
Wheeler: Fifty times... | Jo-Anne tells Wheeler Jo-Anne fell down fifty times when practicing windsurfing and the rent was fifty dollars for a half-hour. Wheeler thinks it's worth the rent. |
train_3951 | Lorelle: May I help you?
Carol Tiang: Yes, I would like to check in.
Lorelle: Do you have a reservation?
Carol Tiang: Yes, my name is Carol Tiang. That's spelled J - I - A - N - G.
Lorelle: I'm sorry, Ma'am. I can't find anything under that name. Do you have your confirmation number?
Carol Tiang: No, I don't have it wi... | Carol Tiang wants to check in and tells Lorelle her husband Lin reserved a room for her. Lorelle tries several times but doesn't find a Carol or a Lin in the computer. |
train_3952 | Quint: Who was the best teacher that you ever had?
Hermione: That would have to be Miss Baymler, my fourth grade teacher.
Quint: What was she like?
Hermione: She was patient, kind, fun, smart, caring, and yet strict, too. I really learned a lot from her.
Quint: What kind of things did you learn?
Hermione: She taught us... | Hermione tells Quint the best teacher Hermione ever had is Miss Baymler. Hermione describes what she was like, how she taught students, and tells Quint Miss Baymler is now writing children's books. Hermione'll bring one to Quint next time. |
train_3953 | Allyn: I have a problem with my credit card.
Sherline: What's wrong with it?
Allyn: There is a charge on my card that I didn't make.
Sherline: Can you tell me what the charge was?
Allyn: It's for a purse that cost $ 350.
Sherline: Are you positive that you didn't buy the purse?
Allyn: I can't even afford a purse that e... | Allyn claims that there's a charge on Allyn's card that Allyn didn't make. Sherline asks about the details and will investigate. |
train_3954 | Ruby: Why don't we get ourselves a new car? The old one's falling apart.
Tessy: What a good idea!
Ruby: What kind shall we get?
Tessy: We could go to more places this time, if you liked.
Ruby: Yes, fine.
Tessy: When shall we go and look?
Ruby: Why not sometime next week?
Tessy: No, let's go on Saturday.
Ruby: OK.
Tessy... | Ruby suggests getting a new car. Tessy agrees. They decide to try the garage Martin recommended on Saturday. |
train_3955 | Alisha: Do I have to deposit my handbag at the checkroom?
Vallie: No, you do not have to. The handbag can be taken with you. There is the cart at the entrance.
Alisha: Thank you. I'd tike to buy some milk powder for my baby. Is there anything that you can recommend for me?
Vallie: Well, how old is your baby?
Alisha: No... | Alisha purchases Wyeth brand milk powder for Alisha's baby who's no more than three with Vallie's assistance and recommendation. |
train_3956 | Leslie: How are things with you?
Lin: I'm fine. Thank you.
Leslie: How may I help you?
Lin: I need to make a deposit.
Leslie: Will you be depositing cash or a check?
Lin: I will be depositing cash.
Leslie: How much would you like to deposit?
Lin: It's going to be $ 300.
Leslie: What account would you like to deposit th... | Lin deposits $ 300 in cash into Lin's stock account with Leslie's assistance. |
train_3957 | Staford: What would you like for dessert, sir? We have a choice of cake or ice cream.
Griswold: No, thank you. I don't need any. You see, I'm on a diet.
Staford: oh, well, perhaps you'd like a cup of coffee or tea instead.
Griswold: Yes, coffee, please. | Griswold's on a diet so he refuses dessert. Staford suggests coffee or tea instead and Griswold orders coffee. |
train_3958 | Adaline: Good morning! Can I help you?
Benni: Yes, let me see some of your hats, please.
Adaline: OK, come this way, please. How does this one fit you?
Benni: It's a little bit tight.
Adaline: Let me stretch it for you. How is that now?
Benni: Yes, it fits all right now. I'll take it. Please put it in a bag and I'll ta... | Benni gets a hat and pays thirty-five yuan for it with Adaline's assistance. |
train_3959 | Helen: Egg, this bathroom is a pigsty!
Ariana: Helen, why do you keep flushing the toilet? What's wrong?
Helen: I just can't stand it. It's really gross in here! There's a stain on the toilet seat, and the floor was wet and slippery. So I cleaned it!
Ariana: You did what? Helen, I know it's gross, but I've seen many pu... | Helen cannot stand the mess of the public bathroom and keeps cleaning it. Egg tries to stop her but Helen won't listen. |
train_3960 | Rutger: Hello, I am Richard from the Brooks Head-hunter company. Can I have a private talk with you?
Madelaine: Er? I am driving right now. Can you call back in 30 minutes?
Rutger: Sure.
Madelaine: Hi, Monica, Richard again. Have you ever heard about our company? It is an international one with good reputation. We have... | Richard from the Brooks Head-hunter company phones Monica to invite her to a job interview. Monica politely refuses because she's preparing for an interview of another company. Richard asks her to call him when she changes her mind. |
train_3961 | Joe: We're supposed to check in at the air-china's counter. Thirty minutes before take off, Joe.
Bianca: Yes, I know. The boarding time on the ticket says 17 o'clock.'
Joe: Do we need to show our ID cards when checking in.
Bianca: Yes, It's essential.
Joe: What about our luggage?
Bianca: We can check it and hand carry ... | Joe tells Joe they will show ID cards and check luggage when checking in at the air china's counter. |
train_3962 | Sondra: So, are we all ready to go?
Geri: Yup, I think so. The car's packed, we have munchies and music, and the map's in the car.
Sondra: Did you get the camera?
Geri: Got it! Did you fill up the tank?
Sondra: Yup, it's all set.
Geri: You're sure we're not forgetting anything?
Sondra: I'm sure. . . we'Ve got all our b... | Sondra and Geri checks and think they've prepared everything for road trips, but soon Sondra asks Geri to make a pit stop as Sondra forgot to go to the bathroom before leaving. |
train_3963 | Marianna: OK. I just saw a Versace for thirty dollars. This stuff can't be real!
Neall: Most of it is. You should sign up.
Marianna: I'm not sure I'd want to give these people my credit card number.
Neall: Didn't you read about Paypal and Bidpai? They are very safe.
Marianna: Sure, but it's so complicated. They asked f... | Marianna's paying by credit card and worries about its safety. Neall assures Marianna of the security and tells Marianna what to do. |
train_3964 | Trevor: A Westerner said to his Chinese friend. ' Chinese people slurp when drinking soup. It's disgusting. ' The Chinese friend replied, ' Westerners make a lot of noise licking their fingers when eating. It's even worse. '
Mommy: Everyone has his own habits, but these habits are not very good. The noise often spoils ... | Trevor and Mommy are talking about western and Chinese table manners. Mommy thinks the Chinese table manners are less complicated but Trevor finds the table arrangements and serving order for a social party are equally complicated and takes serving the fish for example. Then Trevor tells Mommy more about Chinese table ... |
train_3965 | Dick Brown: An interesting meeting, isn't it?
Mary Green: Yes, very. I thought the last speaker was especially good.
Dick Brown: Let me introduce myself, by the way, my name is Dick Brown.
Mary Green: How do you do? I'm Mary Green.
Dick Brown: Sorry, what was your last name again?
Mary Green: Green, G-R-E-E-N, but just... | Dick Brown and Mary Green meet at a meeting and introduce themselves to each other. |
train_3966 | Henry: Can you recognize that woman, Betty?
Betty: I think I can, Henry. It must be Jenny Brown, the actress.
Henry: I thought so. She is beautiful, isn't she?
Betty: Yes, she is. She doesn't look old at all.
Henry: I read she's twenty-nine, but she must be at least forty.
Betty: I'm sure she is. She was a famous actre... | Betty and Henry recognize Jenny Brown and think she looks much younger than her real age. |
train_3967 | Jill: Dad, what will we have for dinner?
Dad: I don't know. Maybe fried fish, chicken soup and...
Jill: Oh, no, I'm tired of such things now.
Dad: I'm sorry. But that is the only thing I can cook. What do you want to have then?
Jill: I do wish Mom were at home. Why don't we go and eat out for a change?
Dad: Oh, that's ... | Jill's mom isn't home. Jill doesn't want fried fish and chicken soup her father plans to cook for dinner, so she and her father go to McDonald's and they talk about what to eat. |
train_3968 | Nola: You know the weather's been awful so far this summer.
Tami: I know. This is very unusual for Japan. Usually by now, it's really hot and humid. I'm not sure why, but this summer we've had very little rain and surprisingly cool temperatures.
Nola: Well, either way I love it. I remember last summer. Oh, it was terri... | This summer there's very little rain and surprisingly cool temperatures in Japan and Nola loves it because Nola had a tough time with the heat last year. Nola tells Tami about the weather in Seattle where there's little humidity and nice offshore breeze. |
train_3969 | Joline: Hey, I'm a little bit upset about that television you people sold me. I got it home and the thing doesn't work! The lines.., the... there're lines all over the picture! I'm just not satisfied. I'd like to have my money back, or give me a new television.
Rollin: Well, it's not my fault! What did you do with it w... | The television Joline bought at Rollin's store doesn't work. Rollin promises to have a look at it and tells Joline it's a second-hand TV so there's only a two-day warranty. Joline's angry because Joline wasn't informed of that. |
train_3970 | John: Hey. John. This looks a great party. [Yeah!] Thanks for inviting me.
Dora: No problem. Glad you could make it. Hey. Have you met any of the famous guests so far?
John: Uh, no. Who exactly?
Dora: Well, there is Gregorio Zuttlemisterburger ... [Who?]. Ah. They call him the 'Grip' for short.
John: Who in the world i... | John comes to John's party. John tells John about the famous guests at the party including the world-famous snake trainer Gregorio Zuttlemisterburger, the world's greatest arm wrestler Georgina and the captain of the national Yo-Yo team. |
train_3971 | Kelly: Hello. Is this Ann?
Ann: Yes, it is. Kelly?
Kelly: Yes, it's me.
Ann: Do you have a cold?
Kelly: No. Worse than that. I have a flu. I'm in bed with a fever.
Ann: Oh, no! What about your presentation today?
Kelly: I'd like to do it, of course. But I just can't. I'm afraid I'd fall down in the middle of it. ... | Kelly phones Ann and tells Ann she has a flu so she will miss her presentation today. Ann offers to tell Mr.Morley Keely's sick but Kelly decides to ring him herself. Kelly will call Ann in the afternoon to tell Ann if her appointments for tomorrow should be canceled. |
train_3972 | Blanch: Good morning. Mrs. Smith.
Mrs. Smith: Good morning! Can you help me, please? I'm looking for some books for my mother.
Blanch: Well, what kind of books does she like?
Mrs. Smith: She's very fond of detective stories?
Blanch: I see. Has she read any detective stories?
Mrs. Smith: Oh, yes!
Blanch: Do you kn... | Mrs. Smith's looking for some books for her mother who has a bad memory and likes detective stories. Blanch suggests one book and Mrs. Smith thinks it's good. |
train_3973 | Hayes: And the cover is great! The colors are brilliant!
Arlina: Give me a break. You don't care about the colors. You just like the hot babe on the cover.
Hayes: OK, you got me. So, do you have a subscription?
Arlina: Of course. I'm currently the subscriber of 10 different fashion magazines.
Hayes: So what do you ... | Hayes likes the cover of Arlina's fashion magazine. Arlina plans to lend the out-dated issues magazines to Hayes. |
train_3974 | Deryl: How's it going?
Chrissy: I'm doing well. How about you?
Deryl: Never better, thanks.
Chrissy: So how have you been lately?
Deryl: I've actually been pretty good. You?
Chrissy: I'm actually in school right now.
Deryl: Which school do you attend?
Chrissy: I'm attending PCC right now.
Deryl: Are you enjoyin... | Chrissy tells Deryl Chrissy's attending PCC right now. Deryl wishes Chrissy good luck. |
train_3975 | Nels: I'm going to have to do some shopping today.
Guthrie: Oh yeah? What do you need to go shopping for?
Nels: I want to find a new bedroom set.
Guthrie: Do you know where you're going to find your bedroom set?
Nels: I have no clue.
Guthrie: There's no particular place that you want to look at?
Nels: I don't kno... | Nels wants a new bedroom set. Guthrie tells Nels Guthrie got Guthrie's from IKEA and they are worth the price. |
train_3976 | Jerrilee: Could you just hold this for me?
Hazel: What are you doing? Is anything wrong?
Jerrilee: Yes, but I've nearly fixed it . Just take it , will you?
Hazel: Oh, yes, of course. I'm sorry-I wasn't thinking. . . . . | Jerrilee requests Hazel to hold something while Jerrilee fixes it. |
train_3977 | Loria: I'm exhausted. My new exercise is so hard.
Mauritz: I think it is easy. I could work in your calss with no problem.
Loria: You thing so?
Mauritz: Oh, without doubt. When is the next calss?
Loria: Tomorrw morning. Try it.
Mauritz: No problem.
Loria: Are you going to this calss this morning?
Mauritz: Of cou... | Loria's exhausted after exercise class but Mauritz thinks it's easy. Mauritz'll attend the next class and bets Mauritz won't feel a thing. |
train_3978 | Misha: Have you been to Shanghai before?
Bernadene: Yes I have. I've been there three times in the past year.
Misha: That sounds great. Have you been to the top of the Pearl Tower?
Bernadene: No I haven't. I haven't visited the Bund either. I've always had too much work to do.
Misha: So you haven't done much then, ... | Bernadene tells Misha Bernadene has been to Shanghai three times but have not done much besides eating. |
train_3979 | Reece: Can you go faster, sir? I have a meeting in 15 minutes.
Winfield: The traffic near the stadium is bad because of the pop concert.
Reece: Should I get out and walk?
Winfield: No, don't worry. I know a short-cut that will get you there in 5 minutes. | Reece has a meeting in 15 minutes, so Winfield will take a short-cut which will take only 5 minutes to avoid traffic. |
train_3980 | Neile: Todd, I heard you are from San Francisco. How is the weather there?
Todd: Well, the best time of the year is probably in September, it rains a lot from November to March next year.
Neile: So how's the living there?
Todd: It's really expensive. Because there are lots of really big rich companies like Facebook, Go... | Todd tells Neile the weather is rainy in San Francisco and living there is expensive. |
train_3981 | Edee: Hi, did you see the football match on TV this afternoon?
Jolee: What's the good news? You look very excited! Has our football team won the match?
Edee: Of course they have! 5 to 0.
Jolee: You're kidding! No, wait a moment, you're fooling me! You know, I can't stand anymore of our team losing the game.
Edee: No, I... | Edee excitedly tells Jolee their football team won the match. Jolee at first doesn't believe it but later gets excited. They'll go to school and tell classmates the good news. |
train_3982 | Karilynn: Well, here we are in LA. Where shall we go first? Let's look at the map.
Osbourne: I hear the Grand Canyon is the most beautiful place on Earth. In the Colorado River goes right through it.
Karilynn: OK, let's go there. Can we camp near there or do we have to find a hotel?
Osbourne: I guess there are no villa... | Karilynn and Osbourne arrive in LA. They decide to go to the Grand Canyon first, stay one night in Salt Lake City on the way, and go horseback riding and fishing on Lake Yellowstone in the Yellowstone National Park. |
train_3983 | Marry: Peter, hi, how are you? I haven't seen you for ages.
Peter: Hello, Marry. Wow, it must be at least 5 years. What are you doing here?
Marry: I came for a meeting. Business trip, you know. Anyway, how are you?
Peter: I'm good, thanks. I still work in a school. What about you?
Marry: I have a new job now. So I have... | Peter and Marry haven't met for years. They tell each other what they've been doing and decide to go for a coffee. |
train_3984 | Cathe: Your bedrooms looking quite good now, Sam. I'm glad we were able to buy that carpet in the sales. It looks perfect on your floor.
Sam: Yeah, I'm not sure the lamp is right from my desk, though. It's too big, could we see if there's anything I like better when we next go shopping?
Cathe: Well, we can have a look ... | Cathe thinks the carpet in Sam's room is a good bargain. Cathe and Sam will go to the city center tomorrow to buy a lamp and a blanket. |
train_3985 | Ingeberg: Hello!
Sherie: Hello, Is that Stefan?
Ingeberg: I'm sorry, but I'm afraid you've dialed the wrong number. There is no Stefan here.
Sherie: Really? Are you sure? I called before and he was there.
Ingeberg: Yes. I'm sure. You have the wrong number. I have used this number for more than 20 years.
Sherie: That ca... | Sherie calls to find Stefan, but Ingeberg tells Sherie that Sherie has dialed the wrong number. |
train_3986 | Lory: What do you think about all the different diets people go on?
Jessa: I don't think dieting is good for you. It's much better to eat a balanced diet and to never get overweight to begin with!
Lory: But what do you think about people who are obese? What should they do to lose weight?
Jessa: They need to eat healthy... | Jessa tells Lory that it's much better to eat a balanced diet. Obese people need to eat healthy food and do more exercise, and they don't have to cut out fattening foods. Many people gain weight by drinking far too much soda. Vitamins are good as a supplement. |
train_3987 | Reid: What is your strongest trait?
Mr. Chen: Adaptability and sense of humor.
Reid: How would your friends or colleagues describe you?
Mr. Chen: ( Pause a few seconds ) They say Mr. Chen is an honest, hardworking and responsible man who deeply cares for his family and friends.
Reid: What personality traits do you admi... | During the interview, Reid asks Mr. Chen several questions, such as his strongest traits, the personality traits he admires, leadership qualities he developed, ways to handle criticism and conflicts, and so on. |
train_3988 | Alice: Is Alice available?
Laila: You're talking to her.
Alice: I've called you a hundred times today.
Laila: I was busy doing something. I apologize.
Alice: No problem.
Laila: Did you need something?
Alice: Did you want to do something tomorrow?
Laila: Is there somewhere special you wanted to go?
Alice: How about a mo... | Alice calls Alice to invite her to watch a movie together tomorrow. |
train_3989 | Meade: I heard that you went to the concert the day before? How did you like it?
Roberta: It was terrific. The concert was really a hit. The symphony orchestra was so good that I was completely absorbed in their performance.
Meade: Who was the conductor?
Roberta: Oh, speaking of the conductor, he is indeed a genius. He... | Roberta tells Meade that the concert was terrific and the conductor Menuhin is indeed a genius who is also a legendary violinist. |
train_3990 | Scotti: Hey, That's a really nice outfit you have on.
Riccardo: Why, thank you. I wasn't sure if it looked okay or not. I can't believe all the words the salesgirl said.
Scotti: Oh, you look stunning. Your dress really goes well with your shoes.
Riccardo: I'm glad that you think so. I thought it might be a bit too reve... | Scotti praises Riccardo for Riccardo's nice outfit. Riccardo recommends Scotti to go to the sale down at the department store where they have clothes of both casual and formal styles. They will go to a party tonight dressing casually. |
train_3991 | Ninnette: What is that you have there?
Vibhu: Aah! Close your eyes. You aren't supposed to see this.
Ninnette: Ah ha! I caught you. Just let me peek. I won't tell anyone.
Vibhu: You can't peek! This is a surprise.
Ninnette: How about one little hint?
Vibhu: Here's one little hint. If you don't go out right now, this wo... | Ninnette wants to know the surprise Vibhu is preparing. Vibhu gives Ninnette a hint. |
train_3992 | Saree: Hi Wei, what are you going to do this weekend?
Wei: I think I'll stay in on Saturday and rest.
Saree: Oh right. . . How about Sunday?
Wei: Ah, I'm going to the pub to watch the football.
Saree: Oh really? I'll come along with you if that's ok.
Wei: Sure, you're more than welcome. I'm meeting everyone at three o'... | Saree will go along with Wei to the pub to watch the football on Sunday. |
train_3993 | Lian: It's amazing to me how international business has become. Take my store for example. On any given day, you will find imported items from more than 20 different countries on our shelves.
Melina: How many different varieties of products do you import from China?
Lian: China provides the bulk of our product inventor... | Lian tells Melina that people will find imported items from more than 20 different countries on their shelves with more than 40 different items from China. Food items are difficult to import with the short shelf life. |
train_3994 | Stacia: Looks like a good party, I probably know about half the people.
Othilia: Who's that boy?
Stacia: Where?
Othilia: The one next to the telephone.
Stacia: I don't know. Never saw him before. Why?
Othilia: I think he's the boy who just moved into my apartment building. | Othilia thinks the boy next to the telephone at the party is the one who just moved into Othilia's apartment building. |
train_3995 | Jessey: I wonder if I can ask you a question.
Adolphus: Ask me a question? What do you want to know?
Jessey: Well. . . er. . . it is just. . . just that I. . .
Adolphus: Just what? Stop beating around the bush. Tell me what you want to know.
Jessey: I. . . er. . . I just want to know if you could lend me a few bucks.
A... | Jessey wants to borrow a few bucks from Adolphus, but Adolphus refuses. |
train_3996 | Delilah: Hey, Taxi. Over here!
Taxi: Did you call for a car service
Delilah: Yes, are you engaged
Taxi: Not at the moment. Where would you like me to take you
Delilah: I am going to the airport, and I have to catch the 930 flight to New York.
Taxi: Well, it's a long way and there is roadwork near Broadway. I am not sur... | Delilah asks Taxi to take Delilah to the airport and catch the 930 flight to New York in half an hour. The traffic is not heavy today so they arrive on time. |
train_3997 | Igor: Is there anything I can do for you?
Theodosia: I'm planning a trip to Europe.
Igor: Have you decided which city you want to go?
Theodosia: Well, what's the price of this route?
Igor: That's $ 400 and we will visit 4 cities. | Theodosia is asking Igor about the price of a trip to Europe. |
train_3998 | Bruno: Can I take your order please?
Nealon: Can I get a burger and a large fries?
Bruno: Sure. Anything to drink with that?
Nealon: A large coke, please.
Bruno: Eating here or to go?
Nealon: Eating here, please.
Bruno: That's 7 dollars and 25 cents. You can get free refills with your coke. | Nealon orders a burger, a large fries and a large coke. |
train_3999 | Ms. Jane: Mr. Crabby, I'm pleased to see you.
Mr. Crabby: I'Ve looked over your resume, Ms. Jane. I see you'Ve already have quite a lot of experience in secretary work, could you tell me something about your talent with that company?
Ms. Jane: Oh, yes, I worked there for two years, just graduated from college.
Mr. Crab... | Mr. Crabby is interviewing Ms. Jane and asks her about her talent with the previous company. Jane says she left the company because she must accept the new challenge. |
train_4000 | Quiggly: Would you please mail these letters, Lucy?
Lucy: Yes, Sir.
Quiggly: These two are urgent letters and should be sent by registered express airmail. Others are ordinary letters.
Lucy: All right, who should I send them to?
Quiggly: It's sent to Mr. Charles. I believe he is in London.
Lucy: Ok, home or office addr... | Quiggly is asking Lucy to mail the letters to Mr. Charles in London. |
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