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train_4801 | Kala: Do you have a good English-Chinese dictionary?
Halvard: Sure. How about this one?
Kala: Is this the latest edition?
Halvard: Yes. We have both the paperback and the hardcover.
Kala: What's the difference?
Halvard: The hardcover is more expensive.
Kala: Oh! I see. I'll have the paperback, please. | Halvard helps Kala buy an English-Chinese dictionary. Kala chooses the paperback version because it is cheaper. |
train_4802 | Jack: How do you do? Nice to meet you, Diane.
Diane: How do you do, Jack. Nice to meet you.
Jack: Well, I think you ' Ve reconsidered our proposal, Diane.
Diane: Yes, you are right. After all, the quality of your air conditioners is good. The only problem is price.
Jack: I should not be surprised, many customers have t... | Diane comes to Jack's office to negotiate over the air-conditioners' price. Jack thinks $611 is reasonable for good quality, but Diane mentions the market price is lower. Considering the large quantity of Diane's order, Jack agrees to reduce the price. They agree $600 as a final price. |
train_4803 | Cathryn: Steven, I'm going abroad by plane for the first time tomorrow. Can you give me some advice? And what should I pay attention to?
Steven: First, you should have enough sleep to get over the jet lag before the departure. Most people will suffer from jet lag for a few days after a long flight.
Cathryn: I will go t... | Cathryn asks Steven for tips for flying. Steven suggests having enough sleep to overcome jet lag and bringing medicine for airsickness before departure. |
train_4804 | Quintana: Leo! I wanted to tell you thanks for all your hard work on the budget. We ' re having a get-together after work tonight at Carl ' s Karaoke Club to celebrate having finished it. We ' d love to see
Leo: What fun! Normally I ' d love to, but I ' m afraid I have to work late tonight. We ' Ve got to get the contr... | Quintana invites Leo to a get-together. Leo can't go because he needs to work for Miss King's contract and attend his second wedding anniversary with Susan. |
train_4805 | Miao Ping: Let me tell you some more. The interest is settled on the 20th of the last month in each quarter, It's paid quarterly. Of course it also needs to be settled if you cancel the account.
Dorella: Miao Ping, in your opinion, should we go for the Type A or Type B Account?
Miao Ping: Well, the Type B Account is ve... | Miao Ping tells Dorella some information about the account types and recommends the Type A Account. Dorella says Dorella will decide after a discussion. |
train_4806 | Diena: Are you interested in history?
Larissa: Yes, I am. I enjoyed studying it at school, though I had trouble remembering all the dates, so my teacher never gave me good marks.
Diena: I love history, but I ' Ve always thought that learning the reasons behind events is more important than remembering exactly when they... | Diena and Larissa like history but Larissa can't get good marks for poor memory for the dates. Larissa thinks learning the reason behind events is more important. Larissa agrees. |
train_4807 | Mary: How was the movie last night?
Neala: I didn't really like it.
Mary: Mary said that she was really pleased with the photography.
Neala: I found it very disappointing.
Mary: She liked the acting, too, because that's what she wanted to see.
Neala: I wasn't happy with it.
Mary: Nothing is to your satisfaction. | Neala dislikes the movie while Mary likes the photography and the acting. |
train_4808 | Ilyse: Are you going to eat anything with your sandwich?
Marissa: I may get some fruit.
Ilyse: Oh really, what kind of fruit do you like?
Marissa: I tend to only eat grapes and apples.
Ilyse: What kind of apples do you prefer?
Marissa: I've always liked green apples.
Ilyse: I don't really like green apples that much.
M... | Ilyse and Marissa talk about the fruit that goes with sandwiches. Marissa likes green apples while Ilyse likes red apples. |
train_4809 | JoAnn: Oh. Henry. I haven't seen you in ages. Come in. Let me take your coat. How are you getting along?
Emilio: Very well, thank you.
JoAnn: Please take a seat. Everything will be ready in a minute.
Emilio: Here you go. We have your cocktail and there're salad. fried chicken, French fries and vanilla ice cream for des... | JoAnn and Henry haven't seen each other for long. They have meals and drinks together. |
train_4810 | Delbert: Well, to come straight to the point, could you tell us something about your new price?
Renaldo: Most willingly. It's 600 dollars per ton.
Delbert: That's a high price.
Renaldo: But you know, the price of this article has soared up since last year.
Delbert: I know. But I must say it's still unacceptable. Couldn... | Delbert persuades Renaldo to make a discount, Renaldo agrees to offer the lowest price. |
train_4811 | Kassie: Jim, how was your weekend?
Jim: I went to the beach with my friends and had a barbecue there.
Kassie: That sounds like a lot of fun. Did you go swimming, too?
Jim: Sure. I think it's a fantastic place to go.
Kassie: I couldn't agree more. That's an ideal place for a vacation.
Jim: It sure is.
Kassie: I can't wa... | Jim tells Kassie he enjoyed the weekends on the beach. Kassie wants to go there. |
train_4812 | Lev: You didn't show up to my performance last night! Some kind of friend you are!
Osborne: Give me a chance to explain. I was no my way and I had an accident.
Lev: Sure. You look like you're all black and blue.
Osborne: I am fine. In fact, I don't have a scratch on me or my vehicle. But the other guy is in critical co... | Lev blames Osborne for being absent from Lev's concert and apologizes after Osborne explains there was an accident. |
train_4813 | Haley: Hello! What are you reading about in the newspaper?
Harmonie: Hello! I was exhausted some studying, so I decided to read the newspaper to relax. Unfortunately, the news is so depressing. There has been another murder in the city center. I'm shocked that the police haven't caught the killer yet.
Haley: People are... | Haley and Harmonie talk about the recent news. They feel depressed for an unsolved murder case but they feel happy that a girl with a rare blood disease finally got enough money to get treatment. Harmonie is jealous of a man who won the lottery. |
train_4814 | Dacie: Have you figured out where you want to transfer to?
PCC: I can't think of where to go.
Dacie: Where would you like to go to school?
PCC: I really don't know.
Dacie: You can't think of anything?
PCC: I really like where I'm at now.
Dacie: So, why don't you just stay here?
PCC: That may be what I'm going to do.
Da... | Dacie asks where PCC wants to transfer to, PCC decides to stay at PCC. |
train_4815 | Britni: So Kim, have you ever had anything stolen?
Kim: Stolen? No, why?
Britni: My uncle just had his motorcycle stolen a few nights ago. I was just thinking about how clever criminals are these days.
Kim: Criminals are clever? They're only successful when people are careless.
Britni: I don't know. The ones who stole ... | Britni convinces Kim of the cleverness of today's criminals by telling Kim how Britni's uncle's motorcycle was stolen. These criminals convinced other people that the motorcycle was parked illegally and they were there to tow it away. |
train_4816 | Ismail: People of different races are fit for quite different sports. For instance, Asians are especially good fattable tennis, badminton, diving and shooting. They seem to have been born with certain natural endowments in technical sports, in which flexibility, agility and quick reflexes are favorable.
African athlete... | Ismail and African athletes discuss race and sports. They think Asians fit for technical sports. Westerners have intensity, speed, and explosive force while African athletes are with endurance and stamina. |
train_4817 | Jocelyn: Hello, reservation desk. How can I help you?
Nancy Brown: I'd like to book a room.
Jocelyn: What kind of room would you like, Ma'am? We got single rooms, double rooms, standard rooms, suites and deluxe suites.
Nancy Brown: What's the rate for a standard room?
Jocelyn: $ 79 a night.
Nancy Brown: I'd like a stan... | Jocelyn assists Nancy to book a standard room for $79 a night. Nancy tells Jocelyn she will arrive on December 23rd and will stay for 4 days. |
train_4818 | Noelle: Tristan, could you stay a few extra minutes to discuss your project with me?
Tristan: Sure. We're on a pretty tight schedule, but we should be able to finish it just on time.
Noelle: Are all of your team members on schedule?
Tristan: A few of the graphic designers are a bit behind in their work because of compu... | Computer problems made some of Tristan's team members behind in their work, so they decided to work over-time for the project. Seeing they work so hard, Noelle changes the deadline from Friday to Monday so the team has an extra weekend. |
train_4819 | Bili: Hello. I am Bili and I made an appointment with you to see the house.
Karoline: Glad to meet you. This way, please.
Bili: The house is a little too old.
Karoline: But it's quite convenient for you to go to any part of the city. The subway is nearby.
Bili: Yes. That's why I like the house. | Karoline takes Bili to see a house. Bili thinks it's too old but agrees its location is good. |
train_4820 | Bradford: The order is so urgently required that we have to ask you to speed up shipment. If shipment is too late, we'll have to turn to other suppliers.
Marla: I am sorry, but we can't advance shipment. The manufacturers are fully committed. They have no stock on hand.
Bradford: Can you find some way for an earlier de... | Bradford thinks the delivery of goods is too slow but Marla can't advance shipment. Ultimately, they agree on partial shipment. |
train_4821 | Housekeeping: Housekeeping. May I help you?
Room 215: Yeah, the people in the next room are a little loud. Could you do something about it?
Housekeeping: Of course. What room are you in, sir?
Room 215: I'm in Room 215.
Housekeeping: And do you know which room the noise is coming from?
Room 215: I don't know the number,... | Room 215 calls housekeeping to deal with the noise from the next room. |
train_4822 | Dorit: Welcome to IBA. What can we assist you with today?
Lorene: Hello. Yes, I've just read your leaflet about the new MoneyLink Card. I was wondering how I go about applying for one.
Dorit: This scheme has just started and you will be one of our first 100 customers, so if your application is accepted, you will receiv... | Lorene asks about the new MoneyLink Card. Dorit checks Lorene's account details. Lorene is already a gold cardholder and can be automatically upgraded. Lorene wants 'perks'. |
train_4823 | Lin: Good morning, Mr. Chu. Would you like me to brief your schedule for today?
Mr. Chu: Yes.
Lin: You are scheduled to meet Mr. Thompson of ABC Company at eleven this morning. Then, you have a lunch appointment with Mr. Li. And this afternoon at four you will attend a press conference.
Mr. Chu: I am afraid I can't att... | Lin briefs Mr. Chu's schedule. Mr. Chu can't attend the press conference so he lets Lin cancel it. Lin also reports the marketing proposal is being repaired. |
train_4824 | Monica: Oh, this is Monica
Ric: OK. Commodity inspection is really an important part of our trade contract.
Monica: Yes. Let's first define the inspection right.
Ric: Following the rules of world business, the exporters have the right to inspect the goods before the delivery, while the importers have the right to re-in... | Ric and Monica talk about the inspection of the goods before the delivery and the re-inspection of them after the arrival. They also talk about how the staff test and analyze the goods and what if the results from the two inspections don't match. |
train_4825 | Lorena: Peter, do you want to learn to play the piano?
Peter: No, mom. Piano is for girls.
Lorena: Well, there are many boys that can play the piano very well, like Jay Chou.
Peter: No way, mom. I don't like piano.
Lorena: OK. But you have to promise me that you will study hard in your English class.
Peter: All right, ... | Peter doesn't want to learn to play the piano and promises his mother to study English hard. |
train_4826 | Kirby: Mr. Wang, have you enjoyed your stay here?
Mr. Wang: Of course, I'Ve enjoyed it very much. I'Ve met my old friends and made some new friends.
Kirby: We'Ve all enjoyed being with you. When will you come back?
Mr. Wang: Sometime next year.
Kirby: I'm looking forward to seeing you again. Take care.
Mr. Wang: The sa... | Mr. Wang enjoyed his stay with Kirby and says goodbye to Kirby. |
train_4827 | Rawley: I've just got back from the holiday you arranged for me. But I must tell you the hotel was really awful. It was miles from the sea. The food was awful too. The bedroom was dirty.
Willmott: Sorry about that. But it's not really our fault. The contract does say that the hotel accommodation is not our responsibili... | Rawley complains about the hotel which was arranged by Willmott. Willmott disclaims responsibility. |
train_4828 | Lorne: Mary, have you ever wondered why some cultures have more proverbs than others? For example, the Mayans, the Incas, and the North American Indian tribes seem to have fewer proverbs than cultures like, the Arabians, and the Chinese. I wonder why this is.
Mary: What would you say about our ... our own culture? Woul... | Lorne and Mary discuss that some cultures are rich in proverbs while others not. They think their culture has many proverbs but people don't create and use proverbs today because life is too complicated to be quoted by simple proverbs, perhaps that's why some cultures lack proverbs. In addition, some cultures' traditio... |
train_4829 | Susan: Peter, where is the ear? I haven't seen you drive to work for a long time! Is it broken or stolen?
Peter: Hi, Susan] Oh, no! Of course not! I give up driving to work. Instead, I ride to my working place.
Susan: Why is that?
Peter: You see. There is only a stone's throw from my home to my working place. I think r... | Susan finds Peter hasn't driven for a long time. Peter says he rides to work now because he feels revived when riding to work with fresh air and he will continue riding. |
train_4830 | Jean: This is a lovely house!
Jordana: Thank you, Jean.
Jean: It's very close to your office, isn't it?
Jordana: Yes, it is. I always walk to work-even when it rains.
Jean: I usually take the bus. It takes so long!
Jordana: How long does it take?
Jean: Oh, it takes about 45 minutes.
Jordana: That's a long time. Well, h... | Jordana lives close to Jordana's office and walks to work while Jean usually takes a bus. They eat pizza and talk about cooking and restaurants. |
train_4831 | Emlynne: Are you ready to go shopping?
Gabi: Not yet. I'm not finished with my research yet.
Emlynne: What research?
Gabi: Reading my fashion magazines! How do you think I know so much about all the latest trends?
Emlynne: But they're just ads. . .
Gabi: Duh. . . That's the point. The people in the ads are wearing... | Emlynne invites Gabi to go shopping but Gabi is busy reading fashion magazines. They hold different opinions on fashion magazines. |
train_4832 | Jerrilyn: I need some new clothes for the coming season. Where shall I go to pick up some?
Ora: I'm thinking of buying some stuff, too. Let's go to the speciality stores. There will be some new models for sale now.
Jerrilyn: Will the new models be very expensive?
Ora: Depends on the brands. But there will be some ou... | Jerrilyn and Ora are looking for new clothes in specialty stores. Jerrilyn likes the one with a Porsche logo but it is too big. Then Jerrilyn is attracted by another one and takes it with 50% off. |
train_4833 | Elinor: Lucy, you're back. How was your first day of school?
Lucy: It was great. I had a really good time.
Elinor: What classes did you have?
Lucy: Well, I had English from 9 o'clock to 11 o'clock, art from 12 o'clock to 2 o'clock, and math from 2 o'clock to 4 o'clock.
Elinor: What do you think about the teachers? ... | Elinor asks about Lucy's first day of school. Lucy had English, art, and math classes. Lucy doesn't like the boring math teacher. Lucy likes the English teacher who is from the middle of America, speaks English clearly and understandably, and gives no homework today. |
train_4834 | Katey: The baby is crying again.
Oren: Leave him alone, he'll soon stop.
Katey: How can you do so? Perhaps something is wrong with him. Let's go and see him.
Oren: OK. Nothing serious. He just wants us to be with him. | Katey worries about the crying baby. Oren thinks it's nothing serious. |
train_4835 | Jermayne: Look at this newspaper article about this famous local medium. It says that she is really gifted and so popular now, that she is booked solid with appointments for the next twelve months!
Sidnee: You don't really believe in all that hocus pocus mumbo jumbo, do you?
Jermayne: Well, I have had many friends th... | A psychic is reported by the newspaper. Sidnee doesn't believe such things. Jermayne shows examples of Jermayne's friends and says it's a practice that many cultures share. Sidnee wants to meet a medium for kicks. |
train_4836 | Dianne: Did you know it was going to rain today?
Winford: Absolutely not. This comes as a total shock to me, especially since the paper said mostly sunny.
Dianne: Well, I guess the paper must have meant mostly sunny somewhere else. But since we've come all this way, why don't we just move the blanket under that tree?
W... | Dianne and Winford go out. It rains without warning. Their blanket is wet and they don't have food. So they decide to find a restaurant. |
train_4837 | Dwain: So what are your plans for this summer?
Stephanie: I could work for that company again, but I have a great chance to do some traveling and learn more about the world. My friend Bill is going to travel around Europe this summer. He has some relatives in France. He wants to visit and he also plans to go to Germany... | Stephanie wants to travel around Europe with Bill this summer. Dwain worries about Stephanie's financial situation for the next term, but Stephanie sticks to go traveling. |
train_4838 | Laurie: It's gonna be sunny this Saturday. Want to have a picnic in the park?
Mandi: Great, and we can also ride our bikes for a while.
Laurie: Yeah, then there will be a wedding in the evening.
Mandi: Oh, I almost forgot it. Dyson and Jason invited us for their wedding dinner. Hope it won't last long. I really want to... | Laurie and Mandi are planning for the coming weekend and hope the wedding dinner won't be too long to upset the plan. |
train_4839 | August Getty: Please welcome August Getty to the stage. He's a young fashion designer living in Los Angeles. He just showed his fashion collection at New York Fashion Week, and he's only 20 years old. How did it feel to be one of the youngest designers at the event? Were you nervous?
Jeanie: It was a dream come true. I... | August Getty interviews the young designer August Getty. August is excited to realize his wish to show stylish creations in New York. His family is supportive. He thinks it is fun to see people wearing his outfits. |
train_4840 | Patrick: OK, what are we going to make tonight?
Orazio: We're having noodles and meatballs, your favorite. Are you really going to help me?
Patrick: Of course, I promised you I would. You've been working a lot lately and taking care of the kids on top of that. I really want to help out.
Orazio: Thanks so much, Patrick.... | Patrick helps Orazio to make noodles and meatballs because he thinks Orazio has been working a lot and taking care of the kids lately. Orazio praises Patrick's cooking talent. |
train_4841 | Thornie: Are you having a party?
Carilyn: Yes, I am throwing a party for my cousin Sheila.
Thornie: That sounds fun. Is it her birthday?
Carilyn: No, she's graduating from nursing school. The family is very proud of her.
Thornie: That's wonderful. Does she live here in Houston?
Carilyn: No, she lives in Dallas. But she... | Thornie and Carilyn talk about Carilyn's cousin Sheila who is graduating from nursing school. |
train_4842 | Prasun: Mister Jones, I just got off the phone with Mister Dawson. He wants to schedule a meeting with you for later today or tomorrow.
Mister Jones: What does he want to talk about?
Prasun: One of the factories that makes his products. He said it was pretty urgent.
Mister Jones: Well, I don't want to stay too late lik... | Dawson wants to have a meeting with Jones. Jones refuses to stay late today so Prasun arranges the meeting tomorrow. Prasun invites Jones for lunch but Jones is busy. |
train_4843 | Rene: What's the postage on this letter to Mexico please?
Kinna: How would you like to send it?
Rene: By registered airmail.
Kinna: $0.90 please. And please write down the postal code in the mailing address, anything else?
Rene: Yes, I'd like 6 postcards and 1,050 cent stamps please.
Kinna: All right, here you are.
Ren... | Kinna assists Rene to post a letter, buy postcards and stamps, and deliver packages. |
train_4844 | Siobhan: What are your weekend arrangements?
Patrik: There are many things I can do on weekends.
Siobhan: What sort of things are you interested in?
Patrik: I'm keen on taking short trips to nearby scenic spots with friends.
Siobhan: Good, I love swimming and cycling.
Patrik: That's great. I think they do you a lot of ... | Siobhan asks about Patrik's weekend arrangements and they talk about their hobbies. Patrik likes short trips and dancing. Siobhan loves swimming, cycling, and going to the beach. |
train_4845 | Westbrooke: So David, you don't like sports.
David: Well, I like sports, but I'm just not keen on sports programs. You know, I would usually rather watch a movie or some kind of history program.
Westbrooke: Oh, ok, so you're into history?
David: Oh yes, I like studying the history of the countries that I have visited. ... | David likes history programs rather than sports programs because he likes to know the history of the countries he has visited. Then David tells Westbrooke about his travel experiences. |
train_4846 | Zachary: Are you going to take part in the school singing contest?
Arliene: No, I don't think so.
Zachary: Why not? You have a great voice and you sing at her local community center every Sunday, don't you?
Arliene: Thanks, well. Yes, I do sing at the community center, but that is with a whole bunch of other people. I ... | Arliene has a great voice but feels nervous to sing alone. Zachary invites Arliene to join Zachary's group for the singing contest. They will talk about more later. |
train_4847 | Nevins: I would like to order a waistcoat.
Kris: Have you chosen the material?
Nevins: Yes, I want it to made of tweed.
Kris: Fine. And the charge is $ 100.
Nevins: When will it be available?
Kris: Next Wednesday. | Nevins orders a waistcoat of tweed. Kris tells Nevins it'll be available next Wednesday. |
train_4848 | Marje: Oriental China Airlines. Good morning, may I help you?
Janice: I would like the round-way ticket to Shanghai on December 10th.
Marje: Lady, let me check. Do you want the morning or the afternoon flight?
Janice: What's the departure time?
Marje: 2:30
Janice: Well, the afternoon will be fine.
Marje: First class or... | Janice books the round-way ticket to Shanghai on December 10th for Nova with Marje's assistance. |
train_4849 | Mr. Owens: Well, if you have no further questions, then we have done.
Andonis: Thank you, Mr. Owens, for taking time out of your busy schedule to interview me.
Mr. Owens: You ' re welcome. I appreciate your coming.
Andonis: When can I contact you about your final decision?
Mr. Owens: We need to consider several other a... | The interview is over. Mr. Owens tells Andonis he'll inform Andonis of the final decision by the end of this month. They express their gratitude to each other. |
train_4850 | Tedie: Did you hear about the robbery?
Laural: Did I hear about it? I saw it happen.
Tedie: Are you serious?
Laural: I was there.
Tedie: What happened?
Laural: A man came into the bank with a gun.
Tedie: That's insane.
Laural: I was so scared when I saw the gun.
Tedie: Then what happened?
Laural: He took the money and ... | Laural witnessed the robbery and tells Tedie what happened. |
train_4851 | Anjela: Do you plan on voting this Tuesday?
Bryn: Yes. What about you?
Anjela: I already voted.
Bryn: What do you mean you already voted?
Anjela: I had to mail in an absentee ballot.
Bryn: Why'd you have to do that?
Anjela: I'm not going to be able to vote this Tuesday.
Bryn: Why is that?
Anjela: I have to work this Tu... | Anjela tells Bryn Anjela already voted because Anjela has some business to take care of on Tuesday. |
train_4852 | Rolando: I'm planning to buy a bicycle. As you are quite a cycling enthusiast, I wish you might give me some advice.
Luci: With pleasure, chap. But before I start, I need to know what you want a bike for?
Rolando: My purposes are two-fold. On the one hand, I've grown bored of commuting on suffocating buses every day an... | Rolando consults Luci about buying a bicycle. Rolando wants to ride to work and build up the body. Luci asks Rolando where Rolando wants to ride and explains the differences between road bikes and mountain bikes. |
train_4853 | Tess: I've been looking forward to the new semester.
Lena: I hope we can make great progress in this new semester.
Tess: Hope so.
Lena: I hear we'll have a new English teacher this semester.
Tess: Really? I hope we will do much better under her guidance.
Lena: I am sure we will. | Tess and Lena are both expecting the new semester. Tess tells Lena they'll have a new English teacher. Lena's surprised and hopes they'll do better under her guidance. |
train_4854 | Cosetta: Welcome! Welcome to Little Italy. We're the most Italian family here!
Abigail: So I've heard. That's why I'm having such a great time.
Cosetta: If I hadn't married an Italian man, I probably wouldn't be pregnant so often. And maybe I could raise pigs instead of bambinos!
Abigail: Huh? Um. . . well, it's nice t... | Abigail has fun in the Little Italy. Cosetta, the hostess, complains about having too many children. |
train_4855 | Annie: Hey Annie, who is this picture of?
Jessalyn: Oh, that's my great, great, great, great, great, great, great grandfather.
Annie: I think you can say your seventh great grandfather! Cutie! What's his name?
Jessalyn: Peter Madsen. A great A if I do say so myself.
Annie: Nice pun. What is it you active about him most... | Annie tells Annie about the picture of Annie's seventh great grandfather who was a very personable man. |
train_4856 | Danielle: Have you ever seen Bill Gate's home on the internet?
Laura: No. what's it like?
Danielle: It's got its own library, theatre, swimming pool, and a guest house. The house itself has about ten different rooms that are all hooked up to computers so you can get things done in each room through a remote control. It... | Danielle tells Laura about Bill Gate's home Danielle's seen on the Internet. Danielle thinks the house is fantastic but Danielle doesn't want to live there, then Danielle talks about Danielle's dream home. |
train_4857 | Aurie: Rachel, do you like music?
Rachel: Of course. I can't live without it, so I always bring my CD with me no matter where I go.
Aurie: What kind of music do you like best?
Rachel: Light music and classic music.
Aurie: Really? I can't believe this. I am also keen on classic music. And do you know there is a concert ... | Rachel likes classic music but she failed to get the ticket for the concert. Rachel's surprised that Aurie got two tickets and invites her to the concert together. |
train_4858 | Lindsey: What's your favorite season?
Illa: I like the freedom of summer with no school.
Lindsey: Yeah, and all those fun summer sports and activities.
Illa: And I like the festivities of winter with Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Lindsey: Oh, me too! All the family getting together. . .
Illa: And I really like ... | Illa tells Lindsey Illa loves the freedom of summer, the festivities of winter, and the smells and colors of spring, but Illa loves autumn most for the weather. |
train_4859 | Erica: do you have any plans for Friday night?
Cammy: I don't think so. Why?
Erica: well, my house-mates and I are having a house-warming party. Would you like to come?
Cammy: sure. Would it be alright if I brought a few friends?
Erica: the more, the merrier!
Cammy: will there be a lot of people there?
Erica: I sure ho... | Erica invites Cammy to the house-warming party on Friday night. Cammy agrees and Cammy'll bring some wine and music. |
train_4860 | Dael: Can I help you?
Darla: Have you got the latest ONXIU magazine?
Dael: Yes, but it's checked out.
Darla: What a pity! I missed it again.
Dael: It's popular you know. You want to reserve it?
Darla: Yes, please.
Dael: Fill out this form and we will send you a note when we get the book.
Darla: Thank you. What shall I ... | Darla wants to borrow the latest ONXIU magazine but it's checked out. Dael helps Darla reserve it. |
train_4861 | Tomiko: Julia, are you free tonight?
Julia: What's up?
Tomiko: I want to invite you to go to the movies.
Julia: Are you asking me for a date?
Tomiko: Yes.
Julia: I don't like to go to the movies on a date. It's noisy there.
Tomiko: Where do you want to meet?
Julia: Let's go to the coffee shop then. It's quiet there.
To... | Tomiko invites Julia to the movies for a date, but Julia prefers the coffee shop because it's quiet. |
train_4862 | Bridget: Jared, I just heard about your father. How is he doing?
Jared: He's in the hospital resting. The doctor's didn't give a clear answer yet.
Bridget: I'm so sorry to hear that. But this is a good hospital. I'm sure they will do whatever they can.
Jared: I hope so.
Bridget: You must feel really worried right now. ... | Bridget inquires about Jared's father who's in the hospital resting. Jared tells Bridget he's basically worried about how his mother's doing. Jared has to go back to the hospital and Bridget decides to go with him. |
train_4863 | Eugine: Hello, I'd like to subscribe to a magazine.
Ibbie: What magazine do you want to subscribe for?
Eugine: Fitness Consultant.
Ibbie: OK, Fitness Consultant. How many subscriptions do you want?
Eugine: Only one, please.
Ibbie: How long do you want the subscription for?
Eugine: For six months, please.
Ibbie: Your na... | Eugine wants to subscribe to Fitness Consultant for six months for his wife. Ibbie tells him the subscription is 650 Yuan. Eugine's shocked at the price. |
train_4864 | Mr. Miller: Jane, the meeting is scheduled from 1:00 this afternoon. Have you made the necessary arrangements?
Jane: Yes, Mr. Miller. We'll use the conference room on the third floor for the meeting.
Mr. Miller: That's right. The meeting is very important. Where shall the guests be received before the meeting begins?
J... | Jane tells Mr.Miller about the necessary arrangements she has made for the meeting. |
train_4865 | Oral: Okay, I'll take it. By the way, do you have delivery service?
Justin: You don't need to carry the furniture home because we have delivery service.
Oral: Do you charge for delivery?
Justin: Wo will deliver the goods to you for free.
Oral: Very good. Could you deliver it to this address?
Justin: Sure. Please write ... | Oral asks for delivery service and Justin arranges the delivery for Oral. |
train_4866 | Mollie: I think this spring is a good time for us to start looking.
Edeline: We should plan to move out of here before July. I'm tired of living in apartments.
Mollie: I know, dear. I am too. But we've just been too busy to look for a house.
Edeline: We need to find a good realtor.
Mollie: Not necessary. If we use a re... | Mollie and Edeline want to buy a house. Edeline wants a realtor while Mollie doesn't think it necessary. After discussion, Edeline is talked into looking for the house by themselves in the papers. |
train_4867 | Yuri: Next, please. May I help you, sir?
Nathanael: Hello, yes, I'd like to open a bank account.
Yuri: Certainly, I can can help you with that. What type of account would you like to open? A chequing or a savings account?
Nathanael: What features do they offer?
Yuri: Well, if you just take a look here, see, with our ch... | Nathanael wants to open an account. Yuri explains the features of chequing accounts and savings accounts. Nathanael chooses a chequing account and Yuri assists him in the procedure. |
train_4868 | Shayna: I have redecorated my bedroom. I decide to repaint the walls and change the pictures. I also bought a new pair of curtains. What do you think of it?
Jania: I think is looks great. I really like the light colors you have chosen. The pictures are nice too. Did you bought any new furniture?
Shayna: I bought a new ... | Shayna tells Jania about the redecoration Shayna's done to the bedroom. Shayna's wardrobe is full of clothes and Shayna's considering getting rid of some of them. Jania suggests giving old clothes to charity shops. Shayna thinks it's a good idea. |
train_4869 | Reese: Excuse me, sir, this is the express check-out lane for people that have fifteen items or fewer. It looks like you have more than fifteen items there.
Sir: Oh, come on! I have sixteen items! Cut me some slack, will ya?
Reese: Fine! Please place your items on the belt and push your shopping cart through. Do you pr... | Reese acquiesces in Sir's passing through the express check-out lane. Unfortunately, Sir's coupons expired yesterday so he pays by debit club card. |
train_4870 | Steven: Hello? This is Steven. I'd like to speak to Mr. Brown, please.
Berrie: I'm afraid he is not in at the moment.
Steven: Then what time do you think he will be in?
Berrie: I suppose he won't come back until 6 p. m. By the way, do you want to call later, or would you like to leave a message?
Steven: I'd like to lea... | Steven calls for Mr. Brown who isn't available, so Steven requests Berrie to leave a message. |
train_4871 | May: May, look, what's that in the cage?
Morgan: Don't you know that? It's panda.
May: Of course I know. I just can't see it very well.
Morgan: OK, then put on your glasses, and do you know what does the panda eat?
May: Of course, Bamboo!
Morgan: That's right.
May: I also know they are given to other countries as gifts... | May and Mary are appreciating the panda at the zoo. They talk about what pandas eat and other famous animals in the world. |
train_4872 | Harrie: How long have you been teaching in this middle school?
Ninetta: For ten years. To be frank, I'm tired of teaching the same textbook for so long though I do enjoy being a teacher. I'm considering trying something new. | Ninetta tells Harrie Ninetta's tired of teaching the same textbook and wants to try something new. |
train_4873 | Becka: Hi, Lily, are you still at Jane's house?
Lily: Yeah, why? We're just playing some games.
Becka: Computer games? I've been looking for my notebook computer.
Lily: Oh, sorry. I've just borrowed it for the evening. Hope you don't mind.
Becka: Oh, honestly! You're always using my things without asking me, and I've g... | Lily borrowed Becka's computer without asking. Becka needs the computer urgently to do the homework project because Becka has got everything saved on it. |
train_4874 | Bethanne: Tom, what are we going to do this weekend?
Tom: I am planning to work in the yard. Why?
Bethanne: Maybe we should take a look at the new Winfield Mall. The Grand Opening's this week.
Tom: Already? Amazing! That place went up fast. Well, I'd rather finish the yard work, but if you really want to...Anything spe... | Tom's planning to do the yard work this weekend. Tom persuades Tom into going to the Grand Opening of the new Winfield Mall. |
train_4875 | Honor: Your boarding pass, please!
Janaye: Here it is.
Honor: Thanks.
Janaye: Where is my seat?
Honor: 15A. Just over there, sir.
Janaye: Thank you, Miss. By the way, where can I put my bag'?
Honor: You can put your coat and small things on the shelf over your feet.
Janaye: I've got two bags. I'll afraid I can't put th... | Janaye asks Honor for help when boarding and Honor answers his questions patiently. |
train_4876 | Melony: Oh, let's just go in for a minute, I'm hungry.
Connie: OK, but just a snack. We're eating supper at home tonight.
Melony: Let's get some milk and bread.
Connie: I don't really like milk. How about a soda?
Melony: They say Coca-Cola makes you fat. Milk is healthier.
Connie: Oh, if you want to be healthy, buy yog... | Melony's hungry and suggests buying some food. Connie agrees reluctantly and reminds Melony they're eating supper at home tonight. They discuss what to buy before going. |
train_4877 | Ambrose: Let's go and have lunch together.
Cory: OK!
Ambrose: By the way, I'm thinking of going to New Zealand around Christmas for three weeks. It's such a beautiful country. I've never been there before.
Cory: Have you booked the flight?
Ambrose: Not yet. I'm planning to book my flight in two weeks' time
Cory: Book y... | Ambrose wants to go to New Zealand around Christmas. Cory suggests Ambrose book the flight right now for a lower price. |
train_4878 | Bella: So, do you have any special plans for this year?
Yettie: Yes, I'm going to join the Drama Club.
Bella: Really?
Yettie: Yeah. I'd like to act in the school play. How about you? Are you going to do anything special this year?
Bella: Well, I really want to learn to play the guitar, so I'm going to take music lesson... | Yettie's going to join the Drama Club this year and Bella's going to take music lessons. They're both going to study a lot. |
train_4879 | Tony: Hello, Professor Johnson.
Professor Johnson: Hello, Tony. So what shall we work on today?
Tony: Well, the problem is that this writing assignment isn't coming out right. What I thought I was writing on was to talk about what a particular sport means to me-one I participate in.
Professor Johnson: What sport did yo... | Tony and Professor Johnson are talking about writing on cross-country skiing. Tony wants to write about how peaceful it is to be out in the country and leave out how much effort it takes to keep going, but Professor Johnson suggests he keep it. |
train_4880 | Mattie: I hear you're going home, aren't you?
Irene: I wanted to go on Monday, but I couldn't get a ticket for Monday, I bought a ticket for Tuesday.
Mattie: Why are you in such a hurry?
Irene: My mother is ill. She has been sent to the hospital.
Mattie: How did you get the news? Did your mother send you a letter?
Iren... | Mattie inquires about Irene's going home. Irene tells Mattie it's because Irene's mom is ill and Irene'll stay at home for at most four days. |
train_4881 | Diana: Hey, Peter, I'm sorry!
Peter: Hi, Diana, what's wrong?
Diana: We were going to Hong Kong this weekend, but I'm afraid I can't go.
Peter: How come?
Diana: I have a really big geography test and I have to study for it.
Peter: We can go next week instead.
Diana: No, I don't want to ruin your weekend. You go ahead a... | Diana tells Peter she cannot go to Hong Kong this weekend because she has to study for an important test. Peter'll go with Dan instead. |
train_4882 | Dinnie: Good morning, sir.
Michael Smith: Good morning. I'd like to buy two tickets to New York, please.
Dinnie: When do you want to leave, sir?
Michael Smith: Next Saturday.
Dinnie: Just a moment. Yes, we still have some tickets.
Michael Smith: How much is a round trip ticket?
Dinnie: Let me see ... 18,168 yuan.
Micha... | Michael buys two two round-trip tickets to New York for next Saturday with Dinnie's assistance. |
train_4883 | Leia: Where is it?
Ethel: I'm going to the Golden hotel.
Leia: Get in, please.
Ethel: Thank you. I have an appointment with an important client at 10 o'clock.
Leia: Don't worry, you'll be there plenty of time. That is it. 7. 15$, please.
Ethel: Thank you. here's 10$, just give me 1$ back , please. | Ethel's going to the Golden hotel for an appointment with an important client at 10. Leia drives Ethel there. |
train_4884 | Wumei: Good morning. I want a room tonight.
Sonja: Single or double?
Wumei: Single, please.
Sonja: Do you have a reservation?
Wumei: Yes, I made a reservation in Shanghai.
Sonja: Then, I believe you have a conformation slip.
Wumei: Yeah, let me see. Is this the one you want?
Sonja: Yes, that's it. What's your na... | Wumei has a reservation. Sonja asks about her demands and arranges a single quiet room with a bathroom for her. |
train_4885 | Benjamin: Hi, I'm Benjamin. Nice to meet you here. You look great.
John: Thank you. Nice to meet you too. I'm John. Is this your first time to take a long-distance trip on plane.
Benjamin: No, this is the second time. But I also feel bad because of the lower pressure and the jet lag.
John: Oh, I am sorry to hear tha... | John meets Benjamin. Benjamin feels bad because of the jet lag, then they begin to talk about the knowledge of China, including the Grea Wall and Chinese tea. |
train_4886 | Kelsey: Alison, would you like to have some more?
Alison: No thanks. I have had enough.
Kelsey: Actually you haven't have much.
Alison: To tell you the truth, I am on the diet.
Kelsey: That sounds ridiculous. Why?
Alison: Well, I am gaining weight these days, and I have to watch my calories. | Alison tells Kelsey she doesn't want more food as she's on a diet. |
train_4887 | Ailee: The boys in this picture look awesome, Susan. Who are they?
Susan: There are members of a band called R5. Their music is really popular right now online. I'm a big fan. This boy here is Ross and these here are Rocky, Riker and Rydel Lynch. Oh, and this is Ellington Ratliff.
Ailee: So who is this boy in the middl... | Ailee's interested in the band R5. Susan introduces the band to Ailee and lends Ailee the main album. |
train_4888 | Hill: I'd like some information about opening a savings account.
Keefe: A savings account? Certainly, what would you like to know?
Hill: Could you tell me what the interest rate is?
Keefe: It's five and a quarter percent.
Hill: I see.
Keefe: Would you like to open the savings account with us?
Hill: Yes, I would.
Keefe:... | Hill consults about a savings account. Keefe tells Hill the interest rate of a savings account, then Hill's willing to open one. |
train_4889 | Kelsey Adams: Hello.
Val: Hi, my name is Kelsey Adams. I'm calling about the TV.
Kelsey Adams: Oh, hi. So you saw my ad in the newspaper?
Val: That's right. My old TV just stopped working, so I think this might be great for both of us.
Kelsey Adams: I hope so. It's a 50 inch Sony flat screen TV and it's only 6 months o... | Kesley Adams calls about the TV Kelsey Adams advertised in the newspaper. Kesley'll come to see the TV at 4:00 PM sound this afternoon. |
train_4890 | Georgia: Honey, you don't seem to be in a good mood. What's wrong with you?
Pattie: I had a talk with my boss today and I was really angry. I asked him to pay me more each month. And can you guess what he said?
Georgia: I certainly have no idea. What did he say to make you so angry?
Pattie: He said I wasn't good enough... | Pattie's angry because Pattie asked Pattie's boss for a raise but got rejected. Georgia comforts Pattie and suggests that they eat out with the kids tonight. |
train_4891 | Abby: Now that Abby has finished her presentation. It only occupied 4 minutes. Let's evaluate her speech. Jason, what do you think of her presentation?
Jason: She spoke loudly and clearly and she seemed quite confident.
Abby: OK. What else?
Jason: Her speech was well organized. Her conclusion reminded me of all the imp... | Abby and Jason are evaluating Abby's presentation. Jason expresses his opinion about her advantages and disadvantages. |
train_4892 | Corette: How was your interview?
Liana: Pretty good, the manager asked me the usual questions, then he asked me why I decided to leave my previous job.
Corette: What did you say?
Liana: I told him that I hadn't gotten a raise for 3 years. I also told him that one of my coworkers quit her job because she had not been pr... | Corette inquires about Liana's interview. Liana tells Corette she told the manager she left her previous job because her boss wouldn't give her a raise. |
train_4893 | Ingram: I'm calling to tell you that the merchandise ordered last month has not arrived yet.
Jobina: I'm sorry, hold on a moment. I'll check it out. But we have already shipped it to you last month. Would you like us to contact the express company to know what's going on?
Ingram: Please find out the reason as soon as p... | Ingram calls Jobina that the merchandise has not arrived, so Jobina is going to contact the express company. |
train_4894 | Reinhold: You look fresh recently. And.. what's your weight now?
Nev: 110 pounds.
Reinhold: Really? Congratulations! That's really something beyond my imagination. How did you make it? Did you keep on a diet?
Nev: No, you know I can't bear eating less.
Reinhold: Then do the slim pills take effect on you?
Nev: I've quit... | Nev tells Reinhold that Nev goes to aerobics class to lose weight instead of keeping on a diet. Nev also praises Reinhold for the vitality. |
train_4895 | Deborah: Hello?
John: Hi, Deborah! This is John. I'm calling from Australia.
Deborah: What are you doing in Australia?
John: I'm attending a conference in Sydney this week. Remember?
Deborah: Oh, right. What time is it there?
John: It's 10:00 P. M. And it's four o'clock in Los Angeles, right?
Deborah: Yes - four o'cloc... | John calls Deborah from Australia at 10 PM and Deborah tells him that it is 4 AM in Los Angeles. |
train_4896 | Bruno Bistro: Bruno Bistro, how may I help you?
Mark: Yes, hello, I would like to make a reservation please.
Bruno Bistro: Certainly sir, For which day and time please?
Mark: Tonight at seven.
Bruno Bistro: I'm sorry sir, but we are fully booked tonight until eight.
Mark: In that case, eight o'clock is fine.
Bruno Bist... | Bruno Bistro in Bruno Bistro helps Mark to make a reservation at eight tonight. |
train_4897 | Merril: I'd like to have this shirt washed and ironed.
Adolpho: OK, do you want us to use starch?
Merril: Yes, heavy starch in the collar please.
Adolpho: Yeah, sir. Your shirt will be ready by Thursday morning. Anything else?
Merril: I also have a suit to be dry-cleaned. Can I fetch it the day after tomorrow? It's urg... | Merril goes to laundry and wants his shirt washed, ironed and a suit dry-cleaned. Adolpho tells that the laundry opens from 9 a.m. till 8 p.m. |
train_4898 | Rita: I went to visit a customer in IVS Company the other day. Their offices were very impressive, especially their company Logo which is all over the place. There are Logo models in metal, copper, clove, paper. They are even printed on the wall paper and the balls of the table-lights. It is really decorated identity.
... | Rita thinks the offices in IVS Company are impressive with their Logo everywhere, but Lorie that it is exaggerating. |
train_4899 | Aram: Hey, This is your order.
Weidar: Are you new here? I come to this coffeehouse often. But I didn't see you here before.
Aram: Yes. I started this part-time job just three days ago. And my internship will last 1 week. I'm still a student now.
Weidar: Do you mind if I ask you why you've taken the part-time job here?... | Aram tells Weidar that Aram is doing a part-time job in this coffeehouse and Aram thinks this job can help improve Aram's spoken language. Aram shows Weidar the self-help coffee maker and Weidar reminds Aram that Weidar is a regular customer. |
train_4900 | Gary: What was the party like last night, Jean?
Jean: Not bad at all, thanks. There were one or two interesting people there. Why couldn't you come?
Gary: Well, I couldn't get away from work early. And when. I got home I had a headache, so I had to go straight to bed. But I was over-tired, because I wasn't able to get ... | Jean tells Jean that he lost sleep last night. Jean also explains that he used to take three sleeping pills every night because of terrible strain, then he stopped drinking coffee late instead. |
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