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train_4001 | Tonnie: Hello, Sir. Are you still there?
Mike Kowalski: Yes, I'm here. What details do you need from me?
Tonnie: Did you check with reception at your hotel?
Mike Kowalski: Yes, I did. But nobody has handed it in as yet.
Tonnie: OK, that's fine, Sir. We just need to ask you some questions for security purposes.
Mike Kow... | Tonnie is asking Mike Kowalski some questions for security purposes on the phone. Kowalski tells Tonnie his name, card number, and PIN number. |
train_4002 | Llewellyn: Where is your dressing room?
Lori: Right over there.
Llewellyn: ( Person A comes out of the dressing room ) How did you like the sweater?
Lori: I loved it. I'll take it.
Llewellyn: Great. I can ring you up over here. It comes to $ 87. 04.
Lori: Here you go?
Llewellyn: Do you have a credit card with us?
Lori:... | Llewellyn is trying on clothes in the dressing room. Lori recommends Llewellyn to open up a card and save 10 % on all purchases today, but Llewellyn refuses. |
train_4003 | Stephanus: I would like to make an appointment to discuss the problems I keep having with my apartment.
Andy: Are you having problems? This is the first I'Ve heard of it.
Stephanus: We gave you a list of problems last week.
Andy: What kind of problems are you talking about?
Stephanus: Well, the garbage disposal doesn't... | Stephanus wants to talk with Andy about the garbage problems but Andy is avoiding it. If the problems aren't addressed immediately, Stephanus will contact the health department, and Andy will not get a rent check. |
train_4004 | Brigid: Daddy, I am so glad you come out with us.
Yoshiko: Honey, I am sorry that I am too busy most of the time.
Brigid: It doesn't matter. But I really haven't gone for a picnic for a long time.
Yoshiko: What did you do last weekend?
Brigid: It was boring. Just did my homework and practiced the piano.
Yoshiko: Did yo... | Brigid is glad that Brigid's dad has time to have a picnic with the family and play football with Brigid. |
train_4005 | Izabel: Excuse me, do you speak English?
Mariam: Yes, do you need some help?
Izabel: Actually, yes. Could you show me how to use my key card?
Mariam: Yes, sure. You need to put your card in the slot.
Izabel: Ok, like this?
Mariam: That's right. Then wait for the green light and turn the handle.
Izabel: Oh, it's open. T... | Mariam is teaching Izabel to use Izabel's key card. |
train_4006 | Nolana: You say he was around average hight.
Nealy: Yes, that's right, around five nine five ten.
Nolana: Weight?
Nealy: I'm not sure. Medium, I suppose. Maybe a little on the heavy side.
Nolana: Any marks on his face?
Nealy: No, I don't think so.
Nolana: Glasses?
Nealy: No.
Nolana: what about his hair?
Nealy: Black or... | Nealy is asking Nolana to describe the characteristics of a man, such as height, weight, face, hair, clothes, and so on. Then Nealy wants Nolana to see some pictures. |
train_4007 | Ambros: Hey, what's good with you?
Timmy: Not a lot. What about you?
Ambros: I'm throwing a party on Friday.
Timmy: That sounds like fun.
Ambros: Do you think you can come?
Timmy: I'm sorry. I'm already doing something this Friday.
Ambros: What are you going to be doing?
Timmy: My family and I are going to dinner.
Ambr... | Ambros is throwing a party and invites Timmy to come, but Timmy is going to dinner with Timmy's family. |
train_4008 | Tommie: Hi. My minibar is empty.
Brynn: You already finished off everything, sir?
Tommie: I finished off everything.
Brynn: Would you like anything in particular?
Tommie: The Perrier and the Jim Beam. Let me have three more of each.
Brynn: Beam and Perrier. Anything else, sir?
Tommie: I really loved the apples in my ro... | Tommie asks Brynn to bring Perrier, Jim Beam, apples, and grape juice to his empty minibar. |
train_4009 | Michael Richard: Hello, Westhaven Company.
Henry: Hello, may I speak to Mr. Richard?
Michael Richard: This is Michael Richard speaking. Who is calling?
Henry: Mr. Richard, this is Henry. I was interviewed by you last Tuesday.
Michael Richard: You gave me a deep impression then. Can I help you?
Henry: I'm just calling t... | Henry calls Michael Richard to follow up on the situation of the salesman position. Mr. Richard tells him they have made the decision to hire him. |
train_4010 | Blythe: Hello, Mrs. Smith. I'm from the Daily Mirror. And I'm doing a report on public opinion about the city bus service. So, what do you think of the bus service?
Mrs. Smith: The bus service? Actually I don't use it that often unless I have to go shopping.
Blythe: What's ... how could the bus service be improved?
Mrs... | Mrs. Smith tells Blythe that she hopes buses could turn up on time and her husband often gets angry when he uses it. |
train_4011 | Ryan: Did you have a good vacation, Katie?
Katie: Yeah! It was exciting-probably my most exciting vacation ever!
Ryan: Wow! What did you do?
Katie: I took a nature adventure tour. For the first part, we went hiking. It was so much fun! We hiked all the way up to those beautiful waterfalls. I took lots of pictures.
Ryan... | During the vacation, Katie took an exciting nature adventure tour with hiking and skydiving, and Ryan drove to visit his relatives which is relaxing though boring. |
train_4012 | Jessie: What do you want to do now?
Janene: I want to go back to the hotel.
Jessie: But it's only four o'clock.
Janene: I'm tired. We've done a lot of sightseeing.
Jessie: We can still go shopping. The stores don't close for another hour.
Janene: No, I want to rest for a while. We're going to the theatre tonight, you k... | Janene is tired and wants to go back to the hotel since they're going to the theatre tonight, but Jessie thinks they can still go shopping. |
train_4013 | Marlowe: Have you been to the new gym? It's really nice.
Joelle: I was going to ask you the same thing. I was over there yesterday afternoon. It was very impressive.
Marlowe: That equipment in the weight room is worth a pretty penny, I'd say.
Joelle: You're telling me. I used to belong to a commercial fitness facility ... | Both Marlowe and Joelle are impressed by the new gym and the equipment, so they decide to sign up for a class first. |
train_4014 | Tirrell: Have you ever been to New Orleans?
Alli: No. What is it like?
Tirrell: It's one of the most interesting cities in the United States. It has a French Quarter, with narrow streets and little shops. Many of the shops and restaurants are French.
Alli: There's a lot of jazz music in New Orleans, isn't there?
Tirrel... | Tirrell tells Alli about Tirrell's two favorite cities, New Orleans with a French Quarter and jazz music, and San Francisco, a hilly city with people riding in the cable cars. |
train_4015 | Alyssa: Could you have my car ready at 5:00 please?
Anissa: The damage is very serious.
Alyssa: But I have to use it this afternoon. How about 5: 30?
Anissa: Well, I'll do my best. I promise you can take it at 5:15. | Anissa promises Alyssa to have Alyssa's car ready at 5:15. |
train_4016 | Sunnyside Inn: Hello. Sunnyside Inn. May I help you?
Bob Maexner: Yes, I'd like to reserve a room for two on the 21st of March.
Sunnyside Inn: Okay. Let me check our computer here for a moment. The 21st of May, right?
Bob Maexner: No. March, not May.
Sunnyside Inn: Oh, sorry. Let me see here. Hmmm.
Bob Maexner: Are you... | Bob Maexner wants to reserve a room for two on the 21st of March, but the only suite left is too expensive. In the end, Sunnyside Inn helps Bob to reserve a non-smoking room on March 20th. |
train_4017 | Ms. Mann: Who do you work for at the moment, Ms. Mann?
Roseann: Um, I work for the BBC World Service.
Ms. Mann: Ah, and how long have you worked for the BBC?
Roseann: I've been with the BBC for five years. Yes, exactly five years.
Ms. Mann: And how long have you been their German correspondent?
Roseann: For two years.
... | Ms. Mann tells Ms. Mann she works for the BBC World Service and worked as an interpreter for the EU. She has lived abroad and traveled much for pleasure as well as for work. |
train_4018 | Mr. White: Hi, Mrs. Smith. Nice to see you here.
Mrs. Smith: Hi, Mr. White. I'm here to buy a pair of shoes for Tom again.
Mr. White: He wore out the pair you bought last month?
Mrs. Smith: Yes. Sometimes I think I should buy him a pair of iron shoes.
Mr. White: Oh, no. What you need is a pair of strong and comfortable... | Mrs. Smith wants to buy a pair of shoes for Tom. Mr. White recommends her to buy a pair of strong and comfortable sports shoes. |
train_4019 | Patty: What are you going to do tonight? How about going to the movies? There's one that starts at 7:00 p. m.
Adrea: Good. I'm going to play tennis this afternoon but I'll be home by 4:00 p. m. Then we can go out for a big dinner before seeing the movie. | Patty and Adrea will have a dinner and go to the movies tonight. |
train_4020 | Susan: Hello.
Jim: Hello, Susan, this is Jim. I'm calling from the bus stop at Pine Street. I've been searching for your house for about thirty minutes now, but I can't find it. I forgot to bring the map you gave me.
Susan: OK. Wait right where you are, I'll come and get you.
Jim: That's not necessary. If you tell me t... | Jim calls Susan because he forgot to bring the map she gave him so he can't find her house. Susan tells him the direction. |
train_4021 | Stacie: Tell me, Jack. Do you look through the Web much?
Jack: Well, to tell the truth, I'm so busy with my work. I don't really have much time to surf the Web. Let me think...I suppose I log on a couple of times a week, for about two or three hours at a time.
Stacie: So, what do you do on the Internet when you log on?... | Jack tells Stacie that he only surfs the Web a couple of times a week. He sometimes looks up the information he needs for his job. |
train_4022 | Maddalena: Clara! How are you? I haven't heard from you for at least three years. What are you doing?
Clara: I came back from Australia. Now I've opened a company. I heard from Miss Sue that you are getting married. Congratulations!
Maddalena: Thank you!
Clara: Why did you keep so quiet about it?
Maddalena: I'm sorry. ... | Maddalena couldn't find Clara by her previous address, so Maddalena didn't inform her about Maddalena's wedding. Clara will buy a bunch of flowers as a present. |
train_4023 | Verne: What can I do for you?
Brandi: I am trying to find this book.
Verne: What's the problem?
Brandi: It doesn't seem like this library has it.
Verne: Have you checked the computer?
Brandi: I have already.
Verne: What did it say?
Brandi: It says the book is on the shelf, but I didn't find it there.
Verne: I c... | Brandi couldn't find this book in the library. Verne will borrow the book from another library for Brandi. |
train_4024 | Darci: I'm tired. I went to sleep late last night.
Ariel: Did you work overtime again?
Darci: No, I watched that new reality TV show till midnight.
Ariel: Oh, you didn't watch that rubbish, did you? It's just a group of people stuck in a house doing nothing. I have to admit it was attractive when it was new. But it's s... | Darci watched the new reality TV show till midnight. Ariel is not interested because Ariel thinks those shows just feed the big desire everyone seems to have for media attention. |
train_4025 | Mike: Where were you yesterday Mike?
Adrienne: I was at home asleep.
Mike: Asleep? I thought that you had to take an exam.
Adrienne: I was sick. I had a fever. I couldn't get out of bed.
Mike: You still look a little sick. You couldn't go back to bed.
Adrienne: I'm going now. I just came here to speak to my professor.
... | Mike tells Mike that he was at home asleep because of a fever, so will take a makeup exam. Mike will stop at the drug store to buy some medicine. |
train_4026 | Susan: Good morning, Susan. Did you sleep well last night?
Jillana: I fell asleep right away, didn't wake up once and didn't have any bad dreams.
Susan: Great! You look much more relaxed today.
Jillana: Much better. But I'm still worried about something.
Susan: What's that?
Jillana: Well, I have to drive to school for ... | Susan is afraid of getting stuck in the rush hour traffic and having no time to teach. Susan suggests her breathe deeply and take on things she can handle. |
train_4027 | Kristyn: So, what should we take?
Kelsey: I'm going to take my guitar.
Kristyn: Great! And I'm going to take my CD player.
Kelsey: You'd better take lots of music. We've got a 4 hour drive with just mom and dad.
Kristyn: Yeah. I don't know why they want to go camping anyway. Boring.
Kelsey: It sure is and we're missing... | Kristyn and Kelsey will take the guitar and CD player since they will get a 4-hour drive. |
train_4028 | Julia: Now it's time for our European weather report. Julia, what's the weather like today in Greece?
Adorne: It's sunny today in Greece, and the temperature is about 32 degrees Celsius.
Julia: That's hot. What about tomorrow?
Adorne: Tomorrow is going to be cloudy. It's going to be cooler. About 25 degrees Celsius.
Ju... | Julia and Julia are delivering the European weather report for today and tomorrow. |
train_4029 | Ainslie: Did you have your own room when you were little Jack?
Jack: No, I think for the first 17 years of my life. I always had somebody else in the room with me.
Ainslie: I always wanted my own room you know, because there were 5 kids in our family and we had to share rooms.I had my own room for the first time when I... | Jack and Ainslie both wanted their own rooms when they were little, but they had to share rooms with family. |
train_4030 | Britt: The hotel operator. Anything I can do for you?
Du Juan: I've been trying to get through to the booking office for the last ten minutes. But the line has been engaged all the time. Why is it taking so long?
Britt: I'm sorry to hear that. I'm afraid it is often the case during the peak hours. Shall I ask them to c... | Du Juan phones the hotel operator to complain about the consistent failure to get through to the booking office. Britt apologizes and will ask them to call Du Juan when the line is free. |
train_4031 | Richard Thomas: Ms. Montgomery? This is Richard Thomas. I ' m sorry to bother you at home, but I ' Ve got a bit of a problem.
Ms. Montgomery: Oh? What ' s wrong?
Richard Thomas: My daughter ' s just banged up her knee pretty badly and I ' m going to have to take her to the hospital. I ' ll be about two hours late. | Richard tells Ms. Montgomery he'll be late because he has to take his injured daughter to the hospital. |
train_4032 | Jeff: Hey, look out!
Rubin: What happened?
Jeff: You've just scratched my car. Oh, God, a paint was scratched off.
Rubin: Where? my car?
Jeff: No, mine!
Rubin: Thank goodness!
Jeff: I've just had it repainted.
Rubin: That's terrible.
Jeff: I am sorry to say this, sir, but you should've been more careful.
Rubin: I apolo... | Rubin scratched Jeff's car by accident. They're calling their insurance companies to solve the problem. |
train_4033 | Elliot: Hi, I'd like to have a beer.
Joellen: Hi, good evening. Which kind of beer would you like?
Elliot: I'd like to try a local beer. What would you suggest?
Joellen: How about Yanking Beer? It's very popular here.
Elliot: Sounds good. I'll take that. | Elliot wants to try a local beer and takes Yanking Beer under Joellen's recommendation. |
train_4034 | Anjanette: Our company's wei-ya is tomorrow night! It's your first Chinese New Year in Taiwan--you must be excited!
Alyda: Excited? What's there to be excited about? It's just another company dinner, right?
Anjanette: You have no idea! There's a banquet with prizes, performances. . . you name it!
Alyda: Really? What ki... | Anjanette tells Alyda in the company's wei-ya they can win prizes. Vivian won a car last year and she tells Anjanette the secret is to wear red underwear. |
train_4035 | Lyndell: Good evening, sir. What can I do for you?
Collins: Bourbon, please.
Lyndell: How would you like your Bourbon, straight or on the rock?
Collins: With iced water, please.
Lyndell: Here you are, sir. Bourbon with iced water.
Collins: Thank you. Now how much do I owe you?
Lyndell: The bourbon is 15 dollars plus 10... | Collins orders Bourbon with iced water and pays for it with Lyndell's assistance. |
train_4036 | Angus: It gives me great pleasure to introduce Mr. . . eh Mr. . .
Jane Brown: Miss!
Angus: Yeah! May I introduce Mis. . . eh. . . Miss. . .
Jane Brown: My name is Jane Brown!
Angus: Oh yeah! Would you please welcome. . . Miss Jan Brown. | Miss Jan Brown is mad at Angus introducing her mistakenly. |
train_4037 | Bob: Hi, Ellen! How is it going?
Ellen: Can't be better! Bob, aren't you glad the semester is over?
Bob: Yep! Are you going to the rock concert Friday night?
Ellen: I didn't think much of it. Are you?
Bob: Sure. Would you like go with me?
Ellen: Sounds like fun.
Bob: You'll have to buy your own ticket though.
Ellen: Ar... | Bob invites Ellen to the rock concert on Friday night but he's broke, so Ellen offers to treat him as she's saved some money by working as a waitress. |
train_4038 | Giuseppe: Is there anything wrong with your food this evening, Miss?
Chrysa: Sorry to trouble you. But I don't think this fish is fresh. It actually tastes a bit off.
Giuseppe: Sorry, Miss. I'll place it immediately, can I get you another drink, or you wait?
Chrysa: No, please don't do that. I'd just like to return it.... | Chrysa wants a return as the fish tastes a bit off, but Giuseppe tells her she can only have a replacement. So Chrysa orders the steak medium-rare under Giuseppe's recommendation. |
train_4039 | Randene: Oh, the ink is spilled on the desk.
Nada: Did it spill on your clothes?
Randene: No, but the table cloth was dirty.
Nada: That's OK.
Randene: I'm afraid it's too hard to wash off the stain.
Nada: It's no big deal.
Randene: I really feel great shame. Let me buy a new one for you.
Nada: Don't be silly, forget ab... | Randene spilled the ink on the desk accidentally and feels sorry about it, but Nada says it's ok. |
train_4040 | Ann-Marie: Let's see now. Cut the potatoes into small cubes.
Donna: Yes, but don't cut them yet. Wait until they cool. Where is the big plastic bowl?
Ann-Marie: On the bottom shelf in the cupboard under the sink.
Donna: What's Donna like, by the way?
Ann-Marie: Donna? Well. She is about 20. She is very lovely and I thi... | Ann-Marie and Donna are doing cooking together while talking about Donna and Paul casually. |
train_4041 | Irwin: Excuse me, is this the right counter for express mail?
Sheela: Yes, it is. What can I do for you?
Irwin: I want to send some important documents to Canada for my postgraduate admission.
Sheela: Are they urgent, please?
Irwin: Yes, the deadline for applying is 1st Feb, so I hope they will arrive in 3 days.
Sheela... | Irwin needs to send some important documents. Sheela assures Irwin that the documents will arrive in two or three days and guarantees the safety, so Irwin sends them now with Sheela's assistance. |
train_4042 | Tressa: I really like what you have. But the price for this product is much higher than we expected. I am absolutely not a buyer at that price.
Halvard: I know it is not the cheapest on the market. But if you take the quality factor into consideration, you will find your company will benefit in the long term. This devi... | Tressa appreciates Halvard's products, but the price is higher than expected, so Tressa asks Halvard to lower the price by 10 percent. Halvard agrees to lower the price by 5 percent. Tressa needs an internal discussion about it. |
train_4043 | Odelinda: I need to pay the fine on my ticket.
Yance: Do you have the ticket with you?
Odelinda: Yes, I have my ticket with me.
Yance: Let me see your ID.
Odelinda: I forgot to bring that with me.
Yance: You need it to pay your fine.
Odelinda: Why can't I just give you the money for the fine?
Yance: Because, I need to ... | Odelinda wants to pay the fine buy forgot to bring Odelinda's ID. Yance needs the ID to verify Odelinda's identity and tells Odelinda to get it. |
train_4044 | Brooke: What is the best way to find a job here?
Zoe: There are different ways of conducting a job search. Do you know what you want to do?
Brooke: I don't know.
Zoe: Can you work part-time or full-time?
Brooke: It doesn't matter right now, either one would be OK.
Zoe: The binders have current local jobs listings and t... | Zoe tells Brooke to check the binder to look for current jobs available and suggests Brooke schedule an appointment with a counsellor. |
train_4045 | Malorie: Excuse me, is this the way to the Great Wall?
Beatrice: Oh, it is really far from here. You're going in the wrong direction actually.
Malorie: I must have taken a wrong turn.
Beatrice: It doesn't matter. Go back the way you came. After about five kilometers, you'll see a hotel on the side of the road. It's a b... | Beatrice tells Malorie how to drive to the Great Wall. Beatrice says it may take about an hour and Malorie should be able to get there before it closes. |
train_4046 | Robbie: I really feel like eating a salad.
Essa: What kind are you going to make?
Robbie: I'm really not sure.
Essa: I really like Caesar salads.
Robbie: Caesar salads are pretty good.
Essa: What kind of salad do you want to make?
Robbie: I want a salad with some chicken.
Essa: I love chicken salads.
Robbie: I like my ... | Robbie wants a salad, then Robbie and Essa talk about the salads they like. |
train_4047 | Jerry: Your resume says you have had one years experience working in a foreign representative office in Shanghai, may I ask why you quit?
Nomi: I worked in a foreign representative office for one year. However, I leave there two years ago because the work they gave me was rather dull. I found another job that was more ... | Nomi tells Jerry Nomi quitted the work in a foreign representative office because the work was dull and Nomi learned about business know-how, basic office skills, and teamwork from previous jobs. |
train_4048 | Aridatha: Oh, hey, Keri! You cook, right! You're a pretty good cook.
Keri: I'm OK.
Aridatha: I want to make an omelet, so actually this is really silly, I've never made one before. How do you make an omelet?
Keri: Well, I can teach you how I make them, which is the same way my father and grandmother make them, which is... | Keri teaches Aridatha how to make an omelet which is a little special in detail. |
train_4049 | Heath: What's your email address?
Camila: It's bulldog 123.
Heath: Bulldog 123. Are you sure that's all?
Camila: Yes.
Heath: No. That's incomplete.
Camila: What do you mean?
Heath: What's your mailing address?
Camila: 456 Cherry Drive, Pasadena, CA 91170.
Heath: That's correct.
Camila: So what's the problem?
Heath: Bul... | Camila gives Heath an incomplete email address, then Heath takes the mailing address for example, so Camila understands and offers the complete email address. |
train_4050 | Sonnie: Excuse me. Do you know where I can find the nearest ICCC?
Quigly: Yes, but it's quite a ways.
Sonnie: Do I need to take a bus?
Quigly: This bus doesn't take you directly there. You'd have to change buses twice. I suggest you walk. It'll take you less than 20 minutes.
Sonnie: How do I get there on foot?
Quigly: ... | Quigly suggests Sonnie walk to the nearest ICCC and tells Sonnie the right direction. |
train_4051 | Erina: No.11 Police Station. Can I help you?
Mrs. Smith: Yes. It's about my son Leech. He went to the school this morning but hasn't been hack yet and it's 6:00 p.m. now.
Erina: Just a moment, please. May I have his name?
Mrs. Smith: Leech Smith, 112 Broadway.
Erina: Thank you. Now Mrs. Smith, what is the matter exactl... | Mrs. Smith reports to No.11 police station that her son Leech is missing and offers a detailed description. |
train_4052 | Demetri: How about your exam?
Rutter: I failed again.
Demetri: Why? Did you oversleep again?
Rutter: No, I didn't.
Demetri: Then, what's wrong with you?
Rutter: Oh, I can't tell you.
Demetri: Tell me. Maybe I can help you.
Rutter: Nobody can help me.
Demetri: Don't say things like that. Tell me your trouble. We are goo... | Rutter tells Demetri Rutter failed the exam again because Rutter copied Smith's paper, whose marks were even lower than Rutter's. |
train_4053 | Meir: We've just moved into a house.
Sylvie: Really? Congratulations!
Meir: Thank you, and we want to buy a new television set.
Sylvie: What kind of television do you want to buy?
Meir: A colour TV set, of course, but I'm not sure about the size. Maybe we should buy a big one. If we buy a small one, we might have to ch... | Meir just moved into a house and want to buy a new television set. Sylvie doesn't think Meir needs a very big one since the sitting room isn't big. |
train_4054 | Mallory: Excuse me, Madam. Is the air-conditioning on? This room is as hot as a furnace.
Madam: Sorry, sir. A new epidemic called SARS is threatening us right now. As a preventative measure, we are told to let in fresh air by opening the windows and not to use the air conditioners. | Mallory reports that the room is hot. Madam says the air conditioner isn't allowed due to SARS. |
train_4055 | Jacinda: I haven't missed one day of school this year. I'm trying to get the prize for perfect attendance!
Robyn: Great! It's still early in the year, but if you don't get sick, I know you can win.
Jacinda: I'm going to get my homework done and go to bed early every night so I can win! | Jacinda is planning to win the prize for perfect attendance. |
train_4056 | Lindsay: Oh, I'm fed up with my job.
Ike: Hey, there's a perfect job for you in the paper today. You might be interested.
Lindsay: Oh, what is it? What do they want?
Ike: Wait a minute. Uh, here it is. The European Space Agency is recruiting translators.
Lindsay: The European Space Agency?
Ike: Well, that's what it say... | Lindsay's fed up with Lindsay's job. Ike tells Lindsay about a job in the paper which Lindsay might be interested and introduces its requirements, salary, and benefits. Lindsay feels like wanting the job. |
train_4057 | Stacey: I feel very ill, Doctor.
Doctor: What is the matter with you?
Stacey: I have a terrible sore throat. I have a headache, too.
Doctor: Have you been coughing and sneezing?
Stacey: I cough a lot, but I don't sneeze.
Doctor: Put this thermometer under your tongue. I want to see if you have a fever. Let me see. Yes.... | Stacey has a sore throat and a headache. Doctor finds out Stacey has a fever and offers a prescription. |
train_4058 | Tully: The Bacon Bacon food truck is down the street. I'm going to get lunch. Can I get you something?
Stephenie: I was wondering why I was so hungry. I skipped breakfast. I have been working straight since I got here to work at 8:00 a.m. I even didn't have time to drink my morning coffee. A big juicy bacon burger woul... | Tully's going to get lunch and offers to bring Stephenie something. Tully wants to try the grilled cheeseburger and Stephenie's interested in the jam made out of bacon, then Stephenie decides to go with Tully. |
train_4059 | Bengt: I visited the new museum near the city center last month. It opened two weeks ago. You'd like it.
Jerrilee: Why? Is there lots of information about trees?
Bengt: No. It's mainly about wild birds that live in the forest. When I went there, there was a special plant exhibition, and they're having a study day for t... | Bengt visited the new museum last month and tells Jerrilee about it. |
train_4060 | Bryan: Hello, this is Room 205. What time is the dinner, please?
Mandi: The main restaurant opens at 7 in the evening and closes at 10. Our coffee shop is open 24 hours a day.
Bryan: And what time is it now, please?
Mandi: It's 6 p.m., sir.
Bryan: Thank you. | Bryan inquires Mandi about the opening time of the restaurant and the current time. |
train_4061 | Steward: May I speak to Petty?
Petty: Speaking.
Steward: Good morning, Petty.
Petty: Good morning, Steward.
Steward: I'd like to discuss your suggestion with you as soon as possible. Would Tuesday be all right for you?
Petty: Tuesday. That's tomorrow?
Steward: Yes.
Petty: Let me see. How about tomorrow, say, 8:30?
Stew... | Steward calls Petty to arrange a discussion with her at 8:30 tomorrow. |
train_4062 | Nicolette: Do you feel all right? You look Pale.
Alyda: All my joints seem to hurt and I have a terrible headache.
Nicolette: Have you taken your temperature?
Alyda: No, not yet , but I do feel a little feverish.
Nicolette: How long have you been feeling this way?
Alyda: Only since this morning.
Nicolette: Oh, pr... | Alyda's not feeling well since this morning. Nicolette thinks it's because Alyda works too hard. |
train_4063 | Ethan: ok, so what have you got in store for me tonight?
Agnesse: I'm really sorry, Ethan. I tried so hard, but I'm afraid I could't find a Dutch restaurant in town. The best I could do was a German one about 15 minutes from here.
Ethan: what? I don't understand.
Agnesse: I though you said you wanted to have Dutch f... | Agnesse apologizes to Ethan for not finding a Dutch restaurant. Ethan thinks it funny and explains the true meaning of 'go Dutch'. |
train_4064 | Joline: What's the problem, Nada? You look down in the dumps.
Nada: I don't know. My life is a big mess. Everything is so compliceted.
Joline: come on, nothing can be that bad.
Nada: but promise me, you'll keep it a secret.
Joline: ok, I promise. So what's troubling you so much?
Nada: I've fallen in love with my b... | Nada's depressed because she's fallen in love with her boss, which arouses lots of gossip about them in the office, and her boss's avoiding her. Joline cheers her up. |
train_4065 | Mendie: Have you ever made any plan for your future?
Blakeley: Of course I have. I'd like to marry a handsome man and have two children if possible.
Mendie: Not me. I'd like to be a bachelor forever.
Blakeley: I don't believe you can make it when you meet your Mrs. Right. | Blakeley wants to marry a handsome man while Mendie wants to stay a bachelor. |
train_4066 | Winonah: Are you going to Helen's birthday party on Friday evening?
Helen: I wouldn't miss it for the world! It's sure to be fun. She's invited a lot of people. Do you think everyone will be able to get into her house?
Winonah: If everyone turned up, it would be a squeeze, but a feww people said that they couldn't go... | Winonah and Helen are going to Helen's birthday party on Friday, Winonah's got her a present and will bring a bottle of wine. Helen's looking forward to the party. |
train_4067 | Lorry: My daughter plans to quit her present job and wants to find another. She says she wants to get a better job with higher pay.
Dianna: It seems quite normal to me. It is pretty much what I want to do.
Lorry: But what about settling down to start a family? Doesn't anyone want to get married any more?
Dianna: It ... | Lorry's daughter's planning to find another job, which worries Lorry that she might not get married. Dianna comforts Lorry that nowadays people don't feel the same pressure to marry. |
train_4068 | Kizzie: How can you be shouting at your grandpa? You can't be so rude!
Maggi: No, I don't want to be rude to him, but I had to shout so that he could hear me. My grandpa has something wrong with his ears. He doesn't hear well.
Kizzie: I'm sorry. I misunderstood you. Your grandpa looks kind.
Maggi: Yes, he is kind to ev... | Kizzie blames Maggi for shouting at Maggi's grandpa. Maggi explains it's because Maggi's grandpa doesn't hear well. Kizzie apologizes for misunderstanding Maggi and inquires about Maggi's grandpa and grandma. |
train_4069 | Gary: Come in, come in!
Adrick: Hi, Gary. What happened? I was waiting for you at the theater. Why didn't you meet me there?
Gary: I thought we were supposed to meet here.
Adrick: Don't you know our movie starts at 7:00 and we were going to meet at the theater at 6:45. Then it doesn't make sense to meet at the apartmen... | Gary misunderstood Adrick so he didn't meet Adrick at the theatre. Adrick's angry and doesn't want to watch the movie now. |
train_4070 | Maarten: Hi Maarten, I haven't seen you for a long time. What have you been doing for the past few months.
Malinde: Nothing exciting, I've been doing 2 jobs during weekdays and another job on the weekend, it's really tiring.
Maarten: Why are you working so hard?
Malinde: I'm saving money for a trip to Italy. I want to ... | Maarten's doing 2 jobs to save money to go to Italy while Maarten's working as a tutor. |
train_4071 | Kate: Hi, Tony.
Tony: Hello, Kate, how are you?
Kate: Oh, fine, thanks. And you and Jane?
Tony: Oh, we're fine? How long are you staying?
Kate: Just a couple of days and then I'll go back to work in Tokyo.
Tony: It's too bad you are not staying in London for a bit longer. Anyway, how about dinner tonight?
Kate: I'd lov... | Kate came to London for work and Tony invites her to dinner with him and Jane. They'll have dinner tomorrow at 8. |
train_4072 | Zachary: I'd like a cup of coffee and a cheeseburger, please.
Rollo: I'm sorry, but we don't have any burgers at the moment.
Zachary: But you always serve your whole menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. That's why I come here.
Rollo: You're right, but one of our cooks is sick. So we had to take some things off the men... | Zachary wants a cheeseburger and a coffee, but the burger isn't available at the moment, so Zachary takes an egg sandwich instead. |
train_4073 | Simon: Hello, this is Simon.
Lisa: Hello, Simon, this is Lisa. Sorry to call you at such a late hour. But I'm in trouble, and I think you might be able to help me out.
Simon: It's my pleasure, Lisa. What's the matter?
Lisa: Well, you know, Nancy and I moved into an off-campus apartment in the fall, over on the west sid... | Lisa calls Simon to ask for help. The air conditioner in the apartment rent by Lisa and Nancy broke down but the landlord did nothing about it, so Lisa got it repaired and took all the cost from the rent check, then the landlord is mad and threatens to drive them out. Simon'll come with Lisa and Nancy to solve the prob... |
train_4074 | Lockwood: Are you going to camp this summer?
Orren: Oh no, I'm too old for that now. I'm going to a hiking trip. What are you going to do?
Lockwood: This year I'm going to be a camp teacher.
Orren: You really want to babysit children all summer?
Lockwood: Oh, I love it here. The girls are fun, too.
Orren: Well, if you ... | Orren's going on a hiking trip and Lockwood's going to be a camp teacher. Lockwood tells Orren Lockwood loves the camp and talks about its activities. |
train_4075 | Jennie: Ralph, my stomach aches.
Ralph: Mine too, honey.
Jennie: I think it was the fish or the meat we ate in the restaurant.
Ralph: It might have been.
Jennie: Or the soup.
Ralph: No, it couldn't have been the soup. Because I didn't have any. Little Jimmy had some and he's alright.
Jennie: Of course, we sat in the su... | Ralph and Jennie are having a stomachache. They recall what they ate and they find out it's the apples that weren't washed. |
train_4076 | Jasmine: Excuse me, how can I get to the Riverside Theater?
Brooks: Walk along the river and take the fourth turning on the left. And go down until you reach the second traffic light. Turn right at the end of the road, you'll see the theater.
Jasmine: Good heavens. What a long way!
Brooks: Yes, you can take a taxi if y... | Brooks tells Jasmine the directions to the Riverside Theater. Jasmine prefers walking though it's a long way. |
train_4077 | Gay: Good morning. I need to speak with the property manager, please.
Claude: Good morning. You are speaking to the property manager.
Gay: While it was raining last night, water started leaking in from the ceiling.
Claude: Was it leaking in the bedroom?
Gay: It was in the living room.
Claude: Can you tell me which floo... | Gay tells the property manager that water leaked in the living room when raining last night. The property manager will go to check it. |
train_4078 | Corissa: I see you have bought the latest copy of ' beauty and fashion '. Are there any interesting articles in it?
Inci: There ' s an interesting interview with a top fashion designer about the latest fashions. I enjoyed reading her thought. The ' which? ' section is very interesting this month. They tested facial cle... | Inci bought the latest copy of 'beauty and fashion' and thinks the 'which?' section is very interesting. Corissa tells Inci Corissa likes to take the tests printed in it. |
train_4079 | Kenyon: Hey, Mary. We're back. Have you eaten yet?
Mary: I had some bread for breakfast.
Kenyon: Let's go out for brunch.
Mary: Brunch?
Kenyon: It is a meal that combines breakfast and lunch. On Sundays, many Americans sleep late and go out for brunch. Those who go to church without having breakfast have brunch also.
M... | Kenyon invites Mary to go out for brunch and explains the definition of 'brunch'. |
train_4080 | Daisey: Look at the show on TV. I am watching a food show at a very famous seafood restaurant. I really want to eat at that restaurant. I am a seafood lover.
Linoel: Speaking of seafood, my mouth is watering. Let's go to the seafood restaurant in our neighborhood.
Daisey: Sound great. Let's go!
Linoel: Look at the crys... | Daisey and Linoel decide to go to a seafood restaurant. They find each other isan expert in seafood by saying their wanted food. Daisey will order in front of the seafood fridge first. |
train_4081 | Ally McNeal: What ' s on TV tonight?
Darleen: Not much, that new reality-TV show, Ally McNeal, oooo, Dark Angel.
Ally McNeal: Wait a second. I want to watch Ally McNeal.
Darleen: Oh, come on. That ' s such a girl ' s show.
Ally McNeal: No it ' s not. It ' s just funny.
Darleen: Yeah, if you ' re a girl.
Ally McNeal: We... | Ally McNeal wants to watch Ally McNeal but Darleen thinks it's a girl's show. Ally McNeal refuses Darleen's suggestion of watching a football game and insists on watching Ally McNeal. |
train_4082 | Dew: I have a little trouble, and I don't know how to deal with it.
Roxanne: What's the matter? Please tell me. Maybe I can help you.
Dew: Tom wants me to write a recommendation letter for him, but I don't know how to write it.
Roxanne: Don't worry. I know about this.
Dew: Really? Tell me without delay.
Roxanne: First ... | Dew has no idea about how to write a recommendation letter for Tom. Roxanne advises Dew to write about Tom's performances, personalities, strengths and state Dew is qualified to write this letter. |
train_4083 | Neely: Hey, Trev! How did the shopping go?
Trev: ' You ain't nothing'but a hound-dog. . . '
Neely: Trev, are you OK?
Trev: Of course I'm OK! I just bought a bunch of classic Elvis records!
Neely: Aren't you lucky. The vintage-clock guy is driving a hard bargain. So I have nothing.
Trev: No sweat. Just go back and talk ... | Trev just bought classic Elvis records but Neely has nothing because the guy is driving a hard bargain. |
train_4084 | Lorna: Hello there. Is there anything I can help you with?
Mr. Can: Yes, please. 70, 000 US dollars is being transferred into our account.
Lorna: Which company are you from? I'll check your details.
Mr. Can: I'm the accountant with Go Thong Computers.
Lorna: Ah, yes. Mr. Can, isn't it? Yes, the money has been transferr... | Mr. Can as an accountant with Go Thong Computers wants to withdraw the money and Lorna helps him with it. |
train_4085 | Stacey: Hey! I just bought one of those new Japanese cell phones! It's loaded with extras.
Lorianne: What does it do?
Stacey: It's got a built-in video camera so you can see the person you're talking to. It also takes stills and I can use the E-mail mode to send digital pictures straight to my friend's phone!
Lorianne:... | Stacey bought a new Japanese cell phone and is introducing the functions of it to Lorianne, including a video camera, a folding keyboard, and 60-second digital memory. Lorianne thinks it's amazing. |
train_4086 | Dacey: Hello, Chandler! How are you?
Chandler: Fine. And you?
Dacey: Just so so. I am too tired. My company has been holding too many training sessions lately.
Chandler: That's good. Not Evey company provides employees with training opportunity. It seems that your company wants to further develop their employees and en... | Dacey is tired because Dacey's company provides them with many training sessions so they have to participate during the weekend. Dacey agrees with Chandler that they should keep learning but thinks the training can be held during the working day. |
train_4087 | Rodolph: Do you take a bus to and from work?
Alain: Yeah, everyday. And there's only one choice. All the other buses are going the other direction.
Rodolph: Hmm. I have the same problem. When I leave work, it's always rush hour. So the buses are always crowded.
Alain: Oh, yeah, it's terrible. I will tell you the funnie... | Rodolph and Alain both have the problem of taking a crowded bus to and from work. Then they share their terrible experiences that they suffered on the crowded bus. Rodolph once had to stand on one foot on the bus and Alain's body was packed tightly. |
train_4088 | Towny: what sort of music do you like?
Noellyn: I love just about anything by Prince.
Towny: so, you're into 80s music then?
Noellyn: well, I like all kinds of music, but he is one of my favorites. How about you?
Towny: I like alternative music.
Noellyn: do you have a favorite band?
Towny: to be honest, no. I'm always ... | Noellyn likes the music by Prince and Towny likes alternative music. Towny usually sees a live band and Noellyn loves live gigs. Then Towny recommends an open mic night at the pub and invites Noellyn to go, but Noellyn has a class on Thursday. |
train_4089 | Neysa: OK, Devon, I've been putting on a few pounds and you're quite a lean fit guy.
Devon: Well, thank you.
Neysa: What do you recommend? What can I do to lose weight?
Devon: Well, I exercise a lot. I go running at least three times a week. But more than that I enjoy playing sports and so different sports use differen... | Neysa has been putting on and Devon recommends exercising to lose weight. Neysa actually exercises a lot and thinks it lies in Neysa's diet. Devan shares Devan's meals to tell Neysa how to lose weight. |
train_4090 | Othelia: Is there a lot of crime in your city?
Nedda: There's some, but I don't think it's a big problem. A lot of it is petty crime, burglary and car theft. There's very little major crime.
Othelia: It's the same in my city. We also have a lot of drug addicts. A lot of the crime is committed by drug addicts who need m... | Both Othelia's and Nedda's cities have lots of crime and most of the crime is committed by drug addicts. Nedda thinks the best way to reduce crime is to spread wealth more evenly. |
train_4091 | Jennie: I cannot understand why she always helps and supports her brother.
Staci: Why do you say so?
Jennie: Because he is often in trouble.
Staci: She has promised her mother that she would be with him through thick and thin.
Jennie: Oh, I see. | Staci tells Jennie why she always supports her brother. |
train_4092 | Netta: Where are you going?
Donnie: I have to go to work.
Netta: Going to work where?
Donnie: I'm working at the polling place.
Netta: I didn't know you were working there this year.
Donnie: I work at the polling place every year.
Netta: How did you get that job?
Donnie: I signed up for it online.
Netta: That's really ... | Donnie tells Netta Donnie works at the polling place every year and signed up for it online. |
train_4093 | Graehme: Thank you for joining us this evening at Chez Attitude.
Mr. Foster: I am Mr. Foster, and we have a 7:00 dinner reservation tonight for four people.
Graehme: Welcome, Mr. Foster, if you would have a seat in the lounge area, our hostess will be ready to seat you in just a moment.
Mr. Foster: We are going to have... | Mr. Foster has a 7:00 dinner reservation and wants to be seated in the patio tables. Graehme arranges the table for him. Mr. Foster asks Graehme to bring them drinks while they are figuring out their dinner order. |
train_4094 | Jerrome: What stresses you out the most?
Slim: Probably my parents.
Jerrome: How so?
Slim: Well, during school, they wanted good grades. Then after I got a job, they wanted me to get a better job. And finally, they want me to get married.
Jerrome: You have to deal with a lot of pressure from your parents.
Slim: Your pa... | Slim's parents stress Slim the most but Jerrome's parents aren't like that. Slim thinks it's hard to deal with those stress. Then they decide to go grab a beer. |
train_4095 | Steven: Steven, what's your idea of price?
Florella: The best we can do is $ 120 per case.
Steven: I'm afraid that's impossible. You can't expect us to reduce it to that extent.
Florella: I think you are well informed about the prevailing market. Some Spanish firms are offering the same at much lower prices.
Steven: Pr... | Steven wants $ 120 per case but Steven thinks that's impossible because their products have better quality. Steven suggests meeting each other halfway. Steven agrees and will get back later. |
train_4096 | Mr. Zhang: Good morning, Textile Import & Export Company.
Miller: Hello, this is Miller. I'm calling about the appointment with Mr. Zhang for this afternoon. Something's just come up, I'm afraid the appointment will have to be rescheduled, I'm very sorry about the change.
Mr. Zhang: That's all right. Maybe we can make ... | Miller is calling Mr. Zhang to reschedule his appointment with Mr. Zhang. Mr. Zhang tells Miller that Mr. Zhang is only available tomorrow afternoon so Miller will cancel the appointment with Mr. Comet to meet him. |
train_4097 | Natty: So, got any more ideas for the website?
Danyette: Well, since we're collecting gifts instead of red envelopes, I made a ' for guests only ' gift chat room.
Natty: But we registered at Macy's. People can just buy gifts there.
Danyette: The Taiwanese won't have time to buy gifts in America. The chat room is more c... | Danyette made a gift chat room because Danyette thinks the Taiwanese won't have time to buy gifts at Macy's. Natty asks Danyette other ideas for the website and Danyette suggests putting a guest book. |
train_4098 | Thorndike: Good morning, Sir. Can I help you with something?
Sir: I hope so. I'm not actually a customer here, but I saw an advertisement in yesterday's newspaper about your new bank card.
Thorndike: I see. Yes, the advertisement has proven very effective. Would you like to apply for a card with us?
Sir: Yes, please. B... | Sir wants to apply for a card after seeing the advertisement yesterday. Thorndike helps him follow the procedures to open an account before issuing him with a card. |
train_4099 | Fred: This is frank speaking, may i ask who is calling?
Jane: This is Jane, I'd like to speak to Mr. Wang, please.
Fred: I'm sorry, he is not here at the moment. He has gone to the International Business Center.
Jane: When do you expect him back?
Fred: I'm not sure, he didn't say when he wound return. If you'd like. yo... | Jane wants to speak to Mr. Wang but he is not available. Jane needs Mr. Wang to call back, so she leaves her number to Jane. |
train_4100 | Sara-Ann: What's wrong?
Allin: I got laid off today.
Sara-Ann: Oh no! That's terrible!
Allin: Yeah.
Sara-Ann: What happened?
Allin: My boss said I didn't have enough skills to do the job well.
Sara-Ann: What are you going to do?
Allin: I'm going to start taking classes at the local community college to try to improve m... | Allin tells Sara-Ann Allin got laid off because the boss thinks Allin's lack of skills. |
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