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train_4401 | Adrick: Excuse me, do you serve breakfast here?
Judith: Sure, you want a continental one or an American one?
Adrick: An American one, please. I am in a hurry.
Judith: OK, sir, yours will be ready in a few seconds. | Adrick orders an American breakfast with Judith's assistance. |
train_4402 | Tiffi: It's really late but I'm starving.
Dyanna: Hey, that coffee shop's lights are still on.
Tiffi: Maybe they have some good pie.
Dyanna: I would love a really sticky cinnamon bun.
Tiffi: There was a coffee shop by my house when I was a kid that served cinnamon hot chocolate.
Dyanna: Mmmm. That sounds like some... | Tiffi feels hungry but it's late. Dyanna suggests going to a coffee shop, but they find the door locked. Dyanna is disappointed. |
train_4403 | Lynne: Good morning, Paul!
Paul: Hi, good morning, you are so early today.
Lynne: Yes, traffic wasn't much today, so I made it to the office earlier.
Paul: I see. How long does it take you to reach the office every day?
Lynne: Well, about an hour or so.
Paul: Wow, that's quite a long journey. Do you drive a car?
... | It takes Lynne an hour to go to work by public transportation every day while Paul travels by motorcycle. |
train_4404 | Ignacius: Is it true that rice is the staple food in most of Southeast Asia?
Sybyl: I'm not an expert, but that's the impression I have.
Ignacius: Is rice your staple food, too?
Sybyl: Needless to say, as a Westerner, it's bread. | Ignacius and Sybyl talk about the staple food of different places. |
train_4405 | Joleen: Excuse me, do you know where the auditorium is?
Hans-Peter: I'm not sure. I'm looking for it, too, because my friend is waiting for me there. She had literature classes there this morning. I think it's this way.
Joleen: Do you mind if I walk with you?
Hans-Peter: Of course not. What class do you have there?
Jol... | Joleen asks Hans-Peter how to get to the auditorium but Hans-Peter's also looking for it. Then they walk together to find it. |
train_4406 | Weston: Excuse me, would you mind if I smoke here?
Kora: I'm sorry. Haven't you seen the sign on the wall, no smoking?
Weston: Oh, sorry. Where can I smoke please?
Kora: I'm afraid it's not allowed in the whole building.
Weston: No, dear, I wonder if I could have a glass of water.
Kora: Sure, help yourself over there.
... | Kora tells Weston smoking is not allowed in the whole building and suggests Weston give up smoking. Weston says he'll start from now on. |
train_4407 | Andrew: Emily, what are your plans for this weekend? Andrew and I have decided to go skating this Saturday. Do you want to join us?
Emily: Sounds interesting. I'd like to, but Sally and I have already made plans. We're going to watch a movie this Sunday. I plan to look up information about the movie on the Internet on ... | Andrew invites Emily to go skating with Andrew and Andrew but Sally and Emily have already decided to watch a movie. They talk about the movie and Andrew feels like watching the movie, too. |
train_4408 | Hiram: What's the matter with you, Madam? You look pale and anxious.
Madam: Jesus! I lost my suitcase, just now.
Hiram: Take it easy. Would you please tell me more details? I will try to help you.
Madam: Thank you, officer. After getting out of the ladies room, I went to the cafe and I left my suitcase under the table.... | Madam tells Hiram her suitcase is lost. Hiram asks her to describe the suitcase's appearance and fill in a form. Hiram will try to find the suitcase. |
train_4409 | Lawson: Too much traffic today. I was late for work again!
Reena: I know what you mean. I was stuck for 20 minutes!
Lawson: Seems to be getting worse every day.
Reena: More People are living in the city, more cars on the road. Doesn't seem like the problem will get any easier in the future.
Lawson: No good for the envi... | Lawson and Reena complain about heavy traffic and pollution and talk about possible solutions. Finally, they think working at home may help. |
train_4410 | Kimberly: Hello, I'd like to return this sweater. I have the receipt right here.
Allan: OK, let me take a look. Uh, so you bought this over a month ago.
Kimberly: That's right. It was a birthday present for my niece.
Allan: I'm sorry, ma'am. But if it has been over a month, we can't return your money.
Kimberly: Are you... | Kimberly wants to return a sweater. Allan refuses because it has been over a month. Kimberly wants to talk to Allan's manager. |
train_4411 | Elora: How can I help you, miss?
Sheilakathryn: Could you break a $20 bill for me?
Elora: Sure, how do you want it?
Sheilakathryn: Could I have some fives and the rest in ones?
Elora: Well, I have 2 fives, but I don't have enough ones. Are quarters fine with you?
Sheilakathryn: Oh, that's even better. In that case, I w... | Sheilakathryn requests Elora to break a $20 bill into some fives and ones for her. Elora agrees. |
train_4412 | Mom: Billy, you don ' t look too well. Maybe you should take the day off school.
Billy: But Mom! Today we ' re playing football! I love football!
Mom: You ' Ve got a fever and playing football isn ' t a good idea for a boy with a fever. What ' s that on your arm?
Billy: I don ' t know. It was there when I woke up this ... | Billy's got a fever but he still wants to go to school. His mother also finds a rash on his arm and a bruise on his leg. She will take him to the doctor. |
train_4413 | Kat: Ok, let ' s go through this one more time. I don ' t want anymore ruined or dyed blouses!
Arline: I know, I know. OK, so I have to separate the colors from the whites and put them in this strange looking contraption so called washing machine.
Kat: Right. You have to turn it on and program it depending on what type... | Kat tells Arline how to use the washing machine to wash different kinds of clothes and have them dried. Arline finds it complicated and difficult. |
train_4414 | Nissy: Can I help you?
Adelle: I'd like the double cheese burger meal, please.
Nissy: What kind of drink would you like with that?
Adelle: Just coke will be fine.
Nissy: Would you like a super size meal? Only 2 RMB more, you'll get large coke and fries instead of medium. And today we are offering free toys all the meal... | Adelle orders a super size double cheeseburger meal with sprite and pays for it with Nissy's assistance. |
train_4415 | Eliott: Can you tell me where it hurts?
Hannah: I am so glad they called you. It feels like something is really wrong with my stomach!
Eliott: Does it hurt when I push here?
Hannah: It ' s mostly on my right side. Right here!
Eliott: Have you been feeling this way for awhile?
Hannah: I started feeling kind of sick last... | Hannah tells Eliott the details of Hannah's stomachache. Eliott'll take Eliott to an emergency room right now. |
train_4416 | Margette: Now please tell me something about your past work achievements.
Estelle: All right, madam. When I was sales manager at the Beijing Friendship Store. I succeeded in raising the yearly sales volume by 25 % and profit margins from 50 % to 80 %.
Margette: That is quite an achievement! Do you consider it your most... | Estelle tells Margette about Estelle's past work achievements, including raising the yearly sales volume and profit margins, receiving the title of 'Advance Worker', and publishing an article. |
train_4417 | Edwin: Do you like ethnic food?
Andriette: I do! My favorites are Mexican, Thai, and Indian.
Edwin: Really? Have you ever tried Moroccan?
Andriette: I can't say that I have. What are the basic ingredients?
Edwin: I don't know. A friend of mine said I should try it.
Andriette: Do you know where a Moroccan restaurant is?... | Andriette tells Edwin Andriette likes ethnic food but hasn't tried Moroccan. Edwin suggests going to a Moroccan restaurant for lunch. |
train_4418 | Aggie: Hey, let's pull over and look at that house over there.
Jacqui: Yes, that looks great! Is it on our Open House list?
Aggie: Yes, it is on our list.
Jacqui: Well, it looks great from the curb. Let's go on inside.
Aggie: Let's sign the registry. The realtor looks kind of busy right now.
Jacqui: OK, let's go check ... | Aggie and Jacqui come to see a house. They check out the inside and talk about its price. |
train_4419 | Celestine: We are very interested in your printed pure silk scarves, so could you introduce us your prices?
Titos: Thank you for inquiring. But your enquiry is too vague to reply.
Celestine: Please send us your best offer and state payment terms and time of shipment.
Titos: Ok. I need to discuss it with our manager. We... | Titos will send Celestine the best offer and state payment terms and time of shipment as soon as possible. |
train_4420 | Fidelia: How are you, Sue?
Sue: Pretty good. I'Ve just had my new poems published.
Fidelia: Congratulations on your success.
Sue: Thank you.
Fidelia: And how's your brother?
Sue: He is fine.
Fidelia: He's going to be sent to Britain to study, really?
Sue: Yes. He's already got the passport and visa.
Fidelia: Fantastic!... | Sue's new poems have been published and her brother got his passport and visa for studying abroad. Fidelia congratulates them. |
train_4421 | Osmund: So did you get in touch with your brother?
Deonne: No, not yet. I'm really worried.
Osmund: Well, it'd be foolish to call the police. He probably just went away overnight.
Deonne: Maybe you're right. But I'm still worried. | Deonne is worried about Deonne's brother. Osmund comforts Deonne. |
train_4422 | Anurag: I think it is time to study. Our chemistry exam is coming.
Sibeal: Oh, I know. When is it?
Anurag: December 1st.
Sibeal: What's on the test?
Anurag: It seems to be from chapter six to chapter ten.
Sibeal: Well. I think I'm going to fail my chemistry exam.
Anurag: Why are you so pessimistic?
Sibeal: I'm not bein... | Sibeal's pessimistic about the upcoming chemistry exam. Anurag encourages Sibeal. |
train_4423 | Laureen: Would you like to go to a concert tonight?
Adora: I'd like to very much.
Laureen: All right, then. There is one at the new concert hall.
Adora: Who's playing?
Laureen: It's the Powell orchestra.
Adora: Do you know what they are playing?
Laureen: They're doing a seventeenth-century program.
Adora: And who is di... | Laureen invites Adora to a concert tonight and introduces the concert to Adora. |
train_4424 | Jobie: What are your hobbies, Mr. Green?
Mr. Green: I like collecting stamps.
Jobie: But it's an expensive hobby, isn't it?
Mr. Green: Yes, you're right. What do you like to do in your spare time?
Jobie: I usually play chess with my friends. But I like playing basketball best.
Mr. Green: Do you play basketball well?
Jo... | Mr. Green likes collecting stamps; Jobie likes playing basketball best. Mr. Green suggests having a basketball game together someday. |
train_4425 | Ethelin: Judy, your husband has a really nice car.
Judy: Thanks. It's a lot better than mine, and it's new.
Ethelin: Where are you going?
Judy: We're going to visit my sister in the city.
Ethelin: I didn't know your sister lives in the city, when did she move there?
Judy: About a year ago. She lives in an apartment on ... | Ethelin admires Judy's husband's car. Judy tells Ethelin she's going to visit her sister living in the city by subway. Judy's mother also lives in the city and has lived there for about ten years. |
train_4426 | Susan: Hello . this is Susan.
Mark: Hello, I'm Mark. I'm just wondering if you are free this weekend.
Susan: Yes, I think So.
Mark: Good. I was thinking that I'd like to invite you to watch a movie. I can meet you at the cinema gate.
Susan: What's the time?
Mark: Six thirty, tonight.
Susan: Oh, I'm sorry I can't. becau... | Mark invites Susan to a movie tonight, but Suan has to do some housework. |
train_4427 | Quinlan: I'm looking for a white purse as a gift. Could you show what you have in stock?
Brietta: You are in luck. We just receive a shipment of several different styles of white purses.
Quinlan: They must be popular again this season.
Brietta: Yes, I believe they are. Here are something that might interest you.
Quinla... | Quinlan purchases a white purse as a gift with Brietta's assistance. Brietta tells Quinlan it can be returned if the gift-recipient doesn't like it. |
train_4428 | Lissa: Where can I park my car?
Chiarra: You need to get a car tag first. There's a one hundred Yuan deposit for the car tag.
Lissa: Okay. Here you are.
Chiarra: Thank you. We'll bring the receipt up to your room when we get it. | Lissa parks the car with Chiarra's assistance. |
train_4429 | Ladonna: I love your little Lulu dolls. How much for a batch of 6, 000?
Lulu dolls: For a batch of 6, 000 we would charge two dollars a doll. your total cost would be $ 12, 000.
Ladonna: That's a little steep for our company. Do you offer any discounts?
Lulu dolls: Well, we'd like to work with you. If you ordered a lar... | Ladonna haggles with Lulu dolls over the price of dolls. Lulu dolls finally agrees to offer a further discount and Ladonna will confirm with Ladonna's boss about it. |
train_4430 | Weslie: Wow, it has a balcony.
Quentin: Yeah. Complete with nice of you.
Weslie: How many windows are there in the apartment?
Quentin: Mm, let me see. I think there are 2 in the bedroom, and 1 each in the living room and kitchen.
Weslie: It's just what I want. I think I am ready to sign.
Quentin: I call the landlord ri... | Weslie likes the apartment. Before signing the lease, Weslie asks Quentin about utilitiy fee and pet-keeping. |
train_4431 | Marigold: Hi, I want to see the Terra Cotta Warriors in Xi'an. Could you please remind me when we are arriving at that stop?
Vijay: Oh. You took the wrong bus. You need to take Bus 151 which goes the opposite direction.
Marigold: Oh, no! What should I do now?
Vijay: Don't worry. You can get off at the next stop and wal... | Vijay tells Marigold Marigold took the wrong bus and tells Marigold how to get to the Terra Cotta Warriors in Xi'an by bus. |
train_4432 | Myrah: I'd like to buy a house about 300m with a garden. Can you help me?
Luce: Sure. We've helped more than ten thousand people buy and sell houses. We're the No. 1 realtor in this community. I recommend this house ( He points at a picture ).
Myrah: Where is it?
Luce: On a hill to the east of the Tarsus river. You hav... | Myrah wants to buy a house about 300m with a garden. Luce recommends a house and tells Myrah about its location, rooms, price, and the deposit. |
train_4433 | Rose Green: Hi, John Phillips? I'm Rose Green. I'Ve been asked to handle your training and introduce a little bit of the company to you. It's nice to meet you.
John Phillips: It's nice to meet you, too, Ms. Green. This company seems so big right now ; I don't know how I'll ever get used to it.
Rose Green: After a week,... | Rose Green tells John Phillips she will handle his training and introduces the company to him. |
train_4434 | Omar: Good morning, Oriental Electric Limited.
Catherine: Hello, this is Catherine. I am calling about the appointment with Mr. Liu for this afternoon. Something has just come up. I am afraid the appointment will have to be rescheduled. I am very sorry about the change.
Omar: That is all right. Maybe we can make anothe... | Catherine calls Oriental Electric Limited to reschedule the appointment with Mr.Liu. Catherine helps her changes it to 3:00 tomorrow afternoon. |
train_4435 | Jordy: Hi. Is there anything I can do for you?
Fidelia: Hello, yes, I opened an L / C with you recently. We opened it 7 days ago.
Jordy: If you could show me your details, please. What can I do?
Fidelia: We would like to amend it, please.
Jordy: We can amend it for you as long as your customer agrees to the amendment.
... | Fidelia comes to amend an L / C and brings a letter to prove the approval of the amendment. |
train_4436 | Menard: Anything else?
Tom: Yes, one last thing. How much holiday time do you give your employees every year?
Menard: Our employees receive 15 days of paid vacation every year. If you don't use the full 15 days, they carry over to the following year.
Tom: How about sick days?
Menard: You get 5 paid sick days.
Tom: Any ... | Menard tells Tom about the holiday time, sick days, and other benefits the company gives its employees. |
train_4437 | Jon Dahl Green: Welcome to our company, My name is Jon Dahl Green. I'm in charge of the export department. Let me give you my business card.
Mr. Smith: I'll give you mine too.
Jon Dahl Green: How was your flight?
Mr. Smith: Not bad, but I'm a little tired.
Jon Dahl Green: Here's your schedule. After this meeting, we wi... | Mr. Smith flew to Jon Dahl Green's company. They have a casual talk and then get down to business. They haggle over the price and Mr.Smith will accept the unit price of $12.00 and place an initial order of 10000 units. |
train_4438 | Oralla: What's the life expectancy in your country?
Tina: I'm not sure, but probably about 75 years. How about in your country?
Oralla: About 70, I think. This newspaper article talks about the problems of an aging population. It's a problem that will soon affect most of the world.
Tina: I heard that the government mig... | Oralla thinks the aging problem is very serious in the world and Tina mentions the government might need to increase the retirement age. Oralla suggests having more babies, which is not a good solution but changes their topic to children and the relationship between children and parents in their countries. |
train_4439 | Vikky: Let's try to get out of the supermarket quickly.
Emmey: Yeah. I hate spending all day in there, too.
Vikky: What do we need? Let's make a list.
Emmey: We need milk, eggs, butter, coffee, vegetables, fruit, bread, cheese, and some snacks.
Vikky: I want some pickles, oh, and we're out of flour. Put that on the lis... | Vikky and Emmey want to finish shopping quickly and thus will get the stuff separately. |
train_4440 | Daniela: My Chinese friends told me that the Spring Festival is coming soon. Can you tell me something about it?
Christoph: Certainly. It's actually the Chinese New Year and is regarded by the Chinese as the most important holiday of the year.
Daniela: What happens on the holiday?
Christoph: Family members usually get ... | Christoph tells Daniela about the Chinese New Year customs. |
train_4441 | Sanson: You took an optional course this semester, didn't you? How's it going?
Lynn: Terrible! It seems like the more the professor talks, the less I understand.
Sanson: If I were you, I would take a different course. There are five optional courses, aren't there? | Lynn thinks the optional course is terrible. Sanson suggests taking a different course. |
train_4442 | Rodi: Excuse me, what did you say you would like to do, Mr. Green?
Mr. Green: I said I'd better go back to the hotel. I'm meeting someone this evening.
Rodi: OK, how are you going back? By bus or taxi?
Mr. Green: I think I'd take a taxi. Do you know where I can get one?
Rodi: Oh, just wait by the roadside. I'll wait wi... | Mr. Green tells Rodi he'd better go back to the hotel by taxi. Rodi offers to wait with him. |
train_4443 | Renato: That is it. I know that it is smaller than you wanted, but it is one of the nicest apartments in the building.
Meir: Does it have three bedrooms?
Renato: No. There are two. The master bedroom is quite spacious, though. Maybe you could let the children share the larger room, and you and your husband could use th... | Meir at first wants a three-bedroom apartment which is difficult to find. Renato leads her to see an apartment with two bedrooms. Meir gets more satisfied with it as Renato explains the rent. Meir wants her husband to see the apartment before signing the lease. |
train_4444 | David Crystal: Welcome to ABC's Campus Interview Series. I'm David Crystal. Tonight, we shall share the story of Vet, a senior at Lee High School. Vet, what was life like for you as a child?
Vet: Life was fun. I was always very loved, even without my father around. I was somewhat of a troublemaker, but I have a lot of ... | Vet, a senior at Lee High School, share her childhood experience with David Crystal on ABC's Campus Interview Series. She tells David about how she has been affected by her childhood years, her hard time in pregnancy and how she goes through with it with her family and friends' help, and what she would do when confront... |
train_4445 | Steven: Hey. Steven. You have a large chunk of money, but why do you still live in the old flat, instead of buying a new villa?
Happy: I like to live here and enjoy my neighbors' company. And I don't think I should waste money just because I have much of it.
Steven: But I found you always hate to part with your money... | Steven thinks Steven should buy a new villa and a new car. Steven tells Steven he keeps the old stuff because he values being thrifty. |
train_4446 | Katerina: The police need our help finding a robber.
Jesse: How do you know?
Katerina: The TV news is reporting a bank robbery.
Jesse: Do they know what the robber looks like?
Katerina: Yes, he's 6 feet tall, 200 pounds, black hair, and about 30 years old.
Jesse: What race is he?
Katerina: They didn't say.
Jesse... | Katerina tells Jesse the police need help to find a robber and describes what the robber looks like. Jesse thinks the TV news should tell them the robber's race. |
train_4447 | Jo-Anne: You didn't show up in the morning meeting. What's up?
Tawnya: Well, I just came in. I worked overtime yesterday. Some statistics and very important documents seemed to be inaccurate. So I stayed to double check them. The boss was aware of my very late work of last night. So before he left office, he told me I... | Tawnya tells Jo-Anne about Tawnya's experience of working overtime yesterday. Jo-Anne thinks working overtime is not always pleasant but they have to do it if needed. |
train_4448 | Jock: Look, Bob. This is a photograph I took during my trip to Australia.
Bob: Let me see it, can I? This is a good photograph. Who are these people?
Jock: They're people I met during the trip. That's the ship we traveled on.
Bob: What a beautiful ship! Who's this?
Jock: That's the man I told you about. Remember?
... | Jock shows Bob a photograph Jock took during the trip to Australia and tells him about the people in the photograph. |
train_4449 | Annelise: Hi, welcome to Forty-one Flavors Ice Cream. What can I get you?
Marena: I'd like a double scoop of strawberry ice cream.
Annelise: Anything for you, ma'am?
Dela: I'd like a banana fudge sundae to go.
Annelise: Can I get you anything else?
Marena: Yes. We'd like one half-gallon carton of vanilla and one o... | Marena and Dela orders strawberry ice cream, a banana fudge sundae to go, and two cartons with Annelise's assistance. |
train_4450 | Woody: I came in response to your advertisement for a salesperson.
Letitia: OK, please be seated. May I have your name, please?
Woody: My name is Woody.
Letitia: OK, Woody. Why are you interested in this job?
Woody: Because I admire your company. Yours is one of the most effective and respectable companies in this ... | Woody came in response to Letitia's advertisement for a salesperson and tells Letitia his working experience. Letitia will inform him of the result within a week. |
train_4451 | Fay: Hello. This is the China Telephone Company. What can I do for you?
Madam: Is this the Complaints Department?
Fay: Yes, it is.
Madam: I want to complain about the bill I received this month. I don't think I've made that many phone calls. Have their rates gone up? There must be a mistake in your billing.
Fay: Alrigh... | Madam phones the China Telephone Company to complain that her bill last month was unreasonably high. Fay checks the account and reminds Madam of the international calls she made to Europe. Madam recognizes her mistake. Fay recommends the international dial service. |
train_4452 | Eada: I'm worried about Monday's exam.
Donica: Take it easy. I'm sure you will do well. If you take it easy, and remain calm.
Eada: Is it alright if I use dictionaries?
Donica: You are not allowed to use them, I think.
Eada: Do you think I could discuss the questions with others during the exam?
Donica: I'm afraid that... | Eada's worried about Monday's exam. Donica tells Eada some rules about the exam. |
train_4453 | Fredelia: Good morning, Madam. Are you being helped?
Madam: No, I'm not.
Fredelia: Where? I can certainly help you if you'd like some advice. This skirt and scarves over here are back in style.
Madam: Oh, I'm here to look for a winter coat.
Fredelia: How about this one? It's made of very high-quality wool.
Madam: It's ... | Madam's looking for a very heavy winter coat for Chicago winter. Fredelia recommends one and give Madam a 5% discount. Madam'll take it. |
train_4454 | Cathleen: I'd like to discuss some problems that I am having with this tour.
Jody: I am sorry you are having a difficult time. What may I help you with?
Cathleen: Your Tour Company doesn't seem to know the small town very well. We were always getting lost.
Jody: How did you like your room?
Cathleen: The room was very n... | Cathleen complains about the tour guide, the room, and the food of the tour to Jody. Jody promises to improve the service and return 20% of Cathleen's expenses. |
train_4455 | Aubert: Good evening.
Barlow: Evening, we have a table booked in the name of Barlow. There were 9 of us, but we're down to 5.
Aubert: That's fine. Inside or outside?
Barlow: Outside would be fine.
Aubert: Would you like to go in the bar first. I'll just change that number to 5.
Barlow: Alright?
Aubert: Would you like t... | Barlow booked a table for 9 but they're down to 5. Aubert asks them to go to the bar first and will change the number to 5. |
train_4456 | Robyn: I can't believe Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Who usually does the cooking in your family?
Neely: My mother and my 2 aunts don't let anyone else do anything except for the salad and the drinks, that includes all the sauces, desserts and place settings.
Robyn: Wow, it sounds like they take Turkey Day p... | Robyn and Neely talk about Thanksgiving meal cooking. Neely's mother and two aunts don't allow others to do the main cooking while Robyn's family members do everything together. |
train_4457 | Harmony: Kathy, do I look heavy?
Kathy: No, you look fine. You look very healthy.
Harmony: Yeah, but I'm heavy.
Kathy: I don't think so. How often do you exercise?
Harmony: Hardly ever, I don't like to exercise.
Kathy: But you play tennis, don't you?
Harmony: Oh, yeah, 3 or 4 times a week.
Kathy: Well, that's a good ex... | Harmony asks Kathy if Harmony looks heavy and tells Kathy about Harmony's lifestyle. Kathy assures Harmony Harmony looks fine. |
train_4458 | Wheeler: Where in Canada are you from Ken?
Ken: I'm from Toronto.
Wheeler: Oh, I've never been there. What's it like?
Ken: It's a big city, but it's not too big. The nightlife is colorful. I enjoy it.
Wheeler: Is it expensive there?
Ken: Yeah, a little bit.
Wheeler: And what's the weather like in Toronto?
Ken: Well, it... | Ken tells Wheeler he's from Toronto and tells about the life and the weather there. |
train_4459 | Persis: Hey! Can I ask you for a favor?
Mandie: Sure.
Persis: I'm trying to learn how to cook. Eating out so much has really been costing me a lot of money.
Mandie: That's a good idea. What do you want to make? Shall I teach you how to roast a chicken?
Persis: Well, maybe later. Right now I have this pack of eggs. Unfo... | Persis requests Mandie to teach Persis how to cook. Mandie's surprised Persis's never cooked eggs and tells Persis to start by boiling some water. |
train_4460 | Shelbi: There is a really good art competition in teens news.
Riane: Isn't that the one that's on every year? You have to paint a picture of your family or your friends.
Shelbi: This year it's a picture of the countryside.
Riane: Can I enter then?
Shelbi: Neither of us can. You're too old at 16.
Riane: Isn't your young... | Shelbi and Riane are too old for an art competition while Shelbi's younger sister may have a try with colored pencils. Then they talk about the great prizes offered by the competition. |
train_4461 | Ellen Jay: Thank you for calling Ellen Jay's bookstore, what can I do for you?
Yance: Hello, I'd like to buy the newly released book, Back to Nature, it was reviewed in today's newspaper. I don't remember how to get to your store, though. Is it on fourteenth. Street or sixteenth Street? I'm going to stop by your store ... | Yance wants to buy the newly released book, Back to Nature. Ellen Jay tells Yance about the bookstore's business hours and location. |
train_4462 | Natka: Give me a pack of first-class stamps, please.
Ginelle: Here you are. That will be five dollars. Anything else?
Natka: Yes. I want some post cards and some airmail stamps. I want to send some letters to South America.
Ginelle: Just a moment, I'll look up the rate for air-mail letters to South America.
Natka: Can ... | Natka buys some stamps and postcards from Ginelle. Natka wants to send letters to South America. Ginelle tells Natka Natka can request a rectum receipt and that Ginelle works from 8:30 to 17:30. |
train_4463 | Lazaro: What's the matter, sir? You look pale.
Ricky: I feel dizzy and weak. And I'm having this pain in my ear. I think I am sick.
Lazaro: Are you often traveling by plane?
Ricky: No, this is the second time.
Lazaro: That's right. It's normal if you don't often take the plane. Just relax a little bit.
Ricky: Why this ... | Ricky feels dizzy and weak. Lazaro says that's because of the lower pressure on the plane. Lazaro advises Ricky to chew some gum or peanuts and adapt to the destination's local time. |
train_4464 | Mr. Du: Come in, please.
Du Tao: Good morning, sir!
Mr. Du: Good morning, please make yourself comfortable.
Du Tao: Thank you, sir.
Mr. Du: Your name and examination number, please.
Du Tao: My name is Du Tao, number 3.
Mr. Du: Pardon?
Du Tao: Du Tao. D-U for Du and T-A - 0 for Tao.
Mr. Du: Yes, Mr. Du, when were you bo... | Mr. Du asks Du Tao some personal information to help Du Tao check in for the examination. |
train_4465 | Stanley: Hello, Personal Banking. How may I help you?
Netty: Hi there. I'm calling about Personal Internet Banking, what details can you give me?
Stanley: Personal Internet Banking is a self service financial service that is based on the Internet. It can be used by both businesses and individuals. We offer an online pa... | Stanley introduces the services of Personal Internet Banking to Netty and Netty feels interested. |
train_4466 | Penny: Sarah, what did you do today?
Sarah: I went shopping.
Penny: Did you buy anything?
Sarah: Yes, I bought a few things.
Penny: What did you buy?
Sarah: I bought this coat. Do you like it?
Penny: Yeah, I like it a lot. It's very pretty. Where did you buy it?
Sarah: At the mall on 5th street.
Penny: Was it expensive... | Sarah shows her new coat to Penny and says she bought it at the mall and it cost 20 dollars. |
train_4467 | Sybyl: Welcome to our hotel's indoor swimming pool. What can I do for you?
Mallory: You see this is the first time for me to use the swimming pool. I've got no idea about the water temperature of the pool. I'm afraid it might be a little cold.
Sybyl: You don't need to worry about that. madam. We have a warm massage poo... | Sybyl introduces the warm massage pool, including its water temperature, depth, and locker rooms. Mallory can't wait to have a try. |
train_4468 | Nichol: Can I help you?
Evangelin: I'm looking for books on WTO. Could you show me where they are?
Nichol: Come this way please. We'Ve got plenty of them and they're all on the shelf near the cashier's desk.
Evangelin: Thanks a lot.
Nichol: You're welcome. | Nichol helps Evangelin look for books on WTO. |
train_4469 | Sidonnie: How good is your Mandarin?
Matilda: Mandarin is the language I spoke since I was a child. So I can speak it very fluently.
Sidonnie: What dialect do you understand?
Matilda: I can speak and read Cantonese because I worked in Guangdong for many years. | Matilda tells Sidonnie Matilda can speak Mandarin fluently and can understand Cantonese. |
train_4470 | Terry Graham: Hi there! My name's Terry Graham. You're new around here, huh?
Mark Benson: Yes. My name's Mark Benson. I just started a couple weeks ago.
Terry Graham: Well, if there's anything I can do for you, let me know.
Mark Benson: Thanks, I appreciate that! | Terry and Mark introduce themselves to each other. |
train_4471 | Keefe: are you still coming to my place for dinner tomorrow night?
Joella: of course. Is the dinner still on?
Keefe: yes, I was just wondering how you and your roommate were planning on coming to my place.
Joella: we were planning on walking both ways since the weather is still nice.
Keefe: that's what I thought you wo... | Joella plans to walk to Keefe's home with roommates but Keefe advises to take a taxi because the neighborhood is not safe enough. Keefe also shares Keefe's personal experience of having the purse stolen and witnessing fights on the streets. |
train_4472 | Xavier: Flight BE407 to Rome is delayed. Will passengers please wait in the lounge.
Jerri: Oh, How annoying!
Xavier: The time of departure will be announced as soon as possible.
Jerri: It's infuriating. I have to be in Rome by five. | Xavier informs Jerri the plane is delayed. |
train_4473 | Markos: You spoken English is pretty good. Please tell me your experience in learning English.
Eada: Uh, I don't know what to say. What do you want to know?
Markos: What's your method of learning?
Eada: Let me think a minute. I think I always try to take every chance to practice.
Markos: What if there is no chance? I m... | Eada tells Markos about Eada's experience in practicing spoken English by playing two roles. |
train_4474 | Milzie: What was the movie you saw last night?
Bernadene: It was a foreign film called'Gone with the wind'.
Milzie: Really? I've seen that movie, too.
Bernadene: How did you like the movie?
Milzie: I thought it was pretty good.
Bernadene: I can't say I agree.
Milzie: You're kidding. The storyline and acting were outsta... | Milzie thinks the movie is pretty good, but Bernadene is disappointed. |
train_4475 | Mike: Mike, did you win the lottery or something? Why the big smile?
Tyne: I'm so relieved. I just passed the bar exam.
Mike: You did? That's great! You must be very happy now?
Tyne: That's an understatement. I'm on cloud nine. I couldn't be any happier.
Mike: Did you tell your parents yet?
Tyne: Not yet. I didn't get ... | Mike is happy about passing the bar exam and Mike congratulates him. |
train_4476 | Selina: How did you first meet Jack each other?
Elwina: That is a heavy raining afternoon. I was standing under the eaves of a shop to evade the heavy rain. It's getting dark.
Selina: And then?
Elwina: I was trembling in the wind when he ran to me with an umbrella in his hand and asked, 'Where is your home? '
Selina: T... | Elwina recalls the first time of meeting Jack when he ran to Elwina with an umbrella. Selina thinks it was romantic. |
train_4477 | Milli: So what did you think about the movie?
Olwen: Well, I think this Star Wars episode is an excellent piece of work, but not as good as the previous ones.
Milli: Really? I don't agree. This Star Wars episode was incredible!
Olwen: Why do you think so?
Milli: Well, one of the most spectacular things about this one w... | Olwen thinks this Star Wars episode is not as good as the previous ones, but Milli thinks it's incredible. Milli and Olwen compliments the movie's special effects, scenes, theme song and the characters. But Olwen thinks the character development was weak. They both hope that the next one will be better. |
train_4478 | Tiffany: Tiffany, why are more and more people turning to the Web to find a mate?
JoAnne: I think that, as more people use the Internet for both work and pleasure, it makes more sense as a tool to connect with people, and the stigma of meeting someone online is reduced.
Tiffany: There are actually special sites for peo... | Tiffany tells Tiffany the reasons for people finding mates online. Tiffany suggests people should quickly make sure there is a connection in the physical world to screen potential mates. Tiffany also shares some safety tips for people pursuing relationships on the Net and some stories of successful marriages. |
train_4479 | Miss. Wang: Happy birthday! This is for you, Kate.
Kate: Thanks, Miss. Wang.
Miss. Wang: You know in China we usually don't open presents until the guests leave.
Kate: Really? I've already opened it. Great! And it is exactly after my fancy. Thank you very much. | Miss Wang gives Kate a birthday gift. |
train_4480 | Bellamy: So, Jack, do you believe in ghosts?
Jack: No, not really. Why do you ask?
Bellamy: Because I want to tell you about the time that I saw a ghost.
Jack: You saw a ghost? When?
Bellamy: It was many years ago, when I was a little child. It was the middle of the night, and I went to get a drink of water from the ki... | Bellamy shared the experience of seeing a ghost with Jack. It turns out that the ghost was Bellamy's father in green pajamas. |
train_4481 | Kaylyn: I need to open an account.
Kordula: Do you know what kind you want to open?
Kaylyn: I want a checking account.
Kordula: Do you know what the minimum balance is?
Kaylyn: What is that?
Kordula: You need to keep it at $ 100.
Kaylyn: That's it?
Kordula: That's the least amount you can have.
Kaylyn: What'll happen i... | Kaylyn wants to open a checking account and Kordula tells Kaylyn related information. |
train_4482 | Peter: I feel like going for a drink, it's been a long day.
Jolene: Great idea! Peter, I could use the drink.
Peter: How about the new bar across road?
Jolene: Sounds good. The food there is fantastic too.
Peter: I agree, I had lunch there last week.
Jolene: Excellent! That sounds like a plan. | Peter and Jolene agree on going to the new bar for a drink. |
train_4483 | Madam: Excuse me. Could you tell me if the bus goes the national history museum?
Brooks: No. It doesn't. There's no through bus to the national history museum Madam. .
Madam: I see. Where do I have to change them?
Brooks: You can transfer at Cuchan Men.
Madam: How far is it?
Brooks: Well, it's only three stops from her... | Brooks tells Madam how to transfer the bus to the national history museum. |
train_4484 | Pail: Just whose fault is this damage?
Joao: The order was in good shape when it left out factory.
Pail: It certainly didn't arrive here that way.
Joao: We'll make it right with you, of course.
Pail: How about taking the damaged portion at a lower price?
Joao: What kind of price did you want?
Pail: I was thinking of 30... | Pail and Joao discuss who caused the damage. Joao agrees to give Pail 30% off. |
train_4485 | Brooke: Brooke, I have bad news.
Chaunce: What!
Brooke: I called the airlines to reconfirm the reservations today.
Chaunce: Don't you dare tell me that. . .
Brooke: I'm sorry. I didn't reconfirm in time and they gave away half of the seats.
Chaunce: Well, they should have called you!
Brooke: They said that they did. I'... | Brooke tells Brooke that the airlines gave away the seats because Brooke didn't reconfirm in time and did not receive the call. Brooke is angry. |
train_4486 | Emiline: I have a sore throat and my chest hurts.
Bernie: How long have you been like this?
Emiline: Two or three days now.
Bernie: I think you've got the flu. There's a lot of it going around.
Emiline: What do you think I ought to do?
Bernie: Get this prescription filled and go straight to bed. | Bernie thinks Emiline has got the flu and offers suggestions. |
train_4487 | Nils: Good morning, sir. What can I do for you?
Ted Black: I am leaving at 10, so I'd like to settle my account now.
Nils: Yes, sir. May I have your room number?
Ted Black: My room number is 1010 and the name is Ted Black.
Nils: Right, just wait a minute. I will get your bill ready for you right away.
Ted Black: Thanks... | Nils gets Ted Black the bill and helps Ted Black settle the account before checking out. They check the charges and Ted Black pays the bill. |
train_4488 | Jemimah: I'd like to change some US dollars into euros and I'd like to know today's exchange rate.
Jaquenetta: According to today's exchange rate, every US dollar in cash is equivalent to 0. 75 euros.
Jemimah: Is there any service charge?
Jaquenetta: We charge a 1 euro commission on each deal. How much would you like t... | Jemimah asks Jaquenetta about the exchange rate and changes some US dollars into euros. |
train_4489 | Kathy: Good Morning, Mrs. Schmidt! I see you're standing on your head again.
Mrs. Schmidt: Hi, Kathy! I'm just doing my morning yoga! You're up awfully early today.
Kathy: I have to finish preparing a paper for my Western Civilization class.
Mrs. Schmidt: How has school been going? You come home so late every night! Yo... | Kathy tells Mrs. Schmidt she has to prepare a paper. Mrs. Schmidr thinks Kathy is a hard worker. |
train_4490 | Sydney: Excuse me, can you help me? I would like to change rooms if possible, I couldn't sleep at all last night, because the people in the room next to mine were making a lot of noise, also if at all possible, I'd like a room that doesn't overlook the street, between the noisy neighbors and the highway outside, I didn... | Sydney couldn't sleep because of the noise so Sydney asks Rabi for a room change. Rabi finds an available room on the 17th floor. Sydney is satisfied with the room but Sydney doesn't think the charges are right. |
train_4491 | Andie: Hi, darling! I have a one-month vacation saved up. How about a trip to Europe?
Francisca: I could go for that. But I'm afraid our budget is a little tight this year.
Andie: Oh, but I really need to leave this town for a change. Working day after day has worn me out. Do you have any other suggestions?
Francisca: ... | Andie and Francisca are planning their vacation. Andie wants a trip to Europe but Francisca disagrees because their budget is tight. They finally agree on taking the train to the countryside next Monday. Francisca reminds Andie to check the weather. |
train_4492 | Dee Dee: Good morning. Are you ready to order?
Yetty: Yes, I am, thank you. I'll have three scrambled eggs with country ham, toast and jam, please.
Dee Dee: Would you like anything to drink?
Yetty: I'll have a tomato juice and some iced tea.
Dee Dee: Anything else?
Yetty: Could I have a slice of pumpkin pie?
Dee Dee: S... | Dee Dee helps Yetty order food and drinks. |
train_4493 | Andrus: Hi. Dr. Hyde?
Dr. Hyde: So, what's seems to be the problem today?
Andrus: Well, I just came in for a check up and a dental cleaning.
Dr. Hyde: Hum. Open up. Let's take a look ...
Andrus: Okay. Uh ...
Dr. Hyde: Hummmm. [Humm? Uh?] Wow! I've never seen one like THIS before. Let me try this.
Andrus: Uhhh ... Ouhhh... | Andrus goes to Dr. Hyde for a check-up and a dental cleaning. Dr. Hyde finds a major cavity in one of Andrus's wisdom teeth and tells Andrus how to handle it. Andrus is panicked and wants something to dull the pain. Dr. Hyde recommends a high-strength silver alloy filling and Andrus accepts the treatment. |
train_4494 | Evangelina: Phew! Home at last! I'm glad to be back, aren't you?
Leopold: Not really...I'm sorry our holiday is over. We had a great time, didn't we?
Evangelina: Mmm...it was OK. The weather wasn't as good as I'd hoped. It started to get cloudy in the last two days. I remember the forecast was for bright sunshine the w... | Evangelina and Leopold talk about their holiday. They talk about the weather, the hotel, the waiters and complain about the air conditioner. Evangelina wants to go to Africa again. |
train_4495 | Eldon: Bring an umbrella with you to the baseball game! The weather report on the radio said it was going to rain today.
Britt: I'm not going to bring an umbrella. It's beautiful outside! There aren't any clouds in the sky. I don't want to carry anything. | Eldon asks Britt to bring an umbrella, but Britt refuses. |
train_4496 | Mrs. Huang: Mrs. Huang, you are on the third floor.
Mariette: It looks very comfortable.
Mrs. Huang: You have got a lovely view of Yellowstone Park. This is your private room, and just opposite is a kitchen which all six of you share. There is a common room at the end of the corridor, and a game room next door. | Mrs. Huang shows Mrs. Huang her room. Mrs. Huang thinks it looks comfortable. |
train_4497 | Cindy: Mary, this is your homeroom. It's 213. Remember that.
Mary: What's a homeroom?
Cindy: You sit in there, listen to the morning announcement with other kids, and then you go to your classes.
Mary: Cindy, I'm scared.
Cindy: But I have to go to my homeroom.
Mary: Do we have the same classes today?
Cindy: No.
... | Cindy shows Mary her homeroom. Mary is scared and Cindy comforts her. |
train_4498 | Orella: I love your bracelet. When did you get it?
Jaimie: I got it a while ago, but I haven't worn it much. You really like it?
Orella: Yeah. It's beautiful. Is it white gold or silver?
Jaimie: It's white gold.
Orella: Where did you buy it?
Jaimie: My boyfriend took me to the Shane Co. and he let me pick it out. ... | Orella compliments Jaimie's bracelet. Jaimie says the bracelet is from Jaimie's boyfriend, but Jaimie is not ready for a ring yet as Jaimie's birthday gift. |
train_4499 | Dana: So who does he think he is, anyway, I can't believe the way that my boss has been ordering everyone around laterly, I mean, it's now like he is the CEO, or anything.
Jeramie: Um. . . Actually I am guessing you didn't get the MEMO. Your boss was selected to fill the vacancy in the CEO slot. He actually is the CEO... | Dana complains that Dana's boss acts like the CEO and Jeramie tells Dana that he fills the vacancy in the CEO slot. They also talk about what the CEO should do. |
train_4500 | Arlena: Ten sheets of rice paper, 25 brushes, two boxes of oil color and two boxes of water color. All these come up to $35. 50, sir.
Aamir: Ok, here is $50. Oh, can you make out an invoice for me?
Arlena: Sure, just a minute. Are you an artist, sir?
Aamir: No, I am a teacher. I teach art.
Arlena: That must be a ve... | Aamir buys some paper, brushes, oil color and watercolor from Arlena. Aamir tells Arlena that Aamir is an art teacher. |
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