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train_4901 | Caryl: Well, how did you enjoy your seaside trip?
Kimberlee: It was fun, I tell you.
Caryl: Tell me about it, will you?
Kimberlee: Well, we drove through the valley on our way there in the morning. It was a magnificent sight!
Caryl: Did you stop at the Fall for some pictures?
Kimberlee: Sure, we wouldn't miss that for ... | Kimberlee tells Caryl about the enjoyable seaside trip yesterday that Kimberlee drove through the valley, stopped at the Fall for pictures, had a picnic and swam in the sea. |
train_4902 | Odessa: do you like playing games?
Ibbie: I like playing computer games, but I'm not really into board games.
Odessa: how about individual games like the Rubik's cube or solitaire?
Ibbie: the Rubik's cube is so difficult to solve that I think it should be banned!
Odessa: if I taught you how to do it, I'm sure you could... | Odessa and Ibbie talk about different types of games. Ibbie thinks the Rubik's cube is so difficult. Then Ibbie agrees to reveal some hints about PS2 game to exchange the instructions of the Rubik's cube. They decide to play yo-yo first. |
train_4903 | Tom: Hi Joe. You met my new assistant, right?
Joe: Emm. . . yes. But I wasn't too impressed. I found her a little stuck up.
Tom: You are kidding, but she's so helpful.
Joe: Tom. . . you are her boss, you down. Of course, she's helpful to you.
Tom: Come on. She's like that with everyone.
Joe: I don't think so actually. ... | Tom thinks Tom's new assistant is helpful, but Joe thinks she is stuck-up. |
train_4904 | Christiana: How do I set up an email account?
Zacherie: Oh, that's easy. Go to yahoo. com. Now, click on the link with the picture of an envelope.
Christiana: Which link?
Zacherie: That one, the one that says, ' Mail. '
Christiana: Oh, no. What did I do? It's asking me for a password.
Zacherie: Don't worry. See where i... | Zacherie teaches Christiana to set up a new yahoo email account step by step. |
train_4905 | Doug: Well, I've got a date. Now I need to find a restaurant. Can you help me?
Donni: No problem, of course! How much would you like to spend to impress the lady?
Doug: Nothing but the best for a pretty woman!
Donni: Sir, the restaurant you seek is right here. This hotel has a three-star restaurant.
Doug: Well, I sort ... | Donni recommends restaurants to Doug for dating. Doug refuses the idea of staying in the hotel restaurant and prefers Gramercy Tavern. |
train_4906 | Andrzej: I want to open an account.
Oswell: What kind of account do you want to open?
Andrzej: I want to open a checking account.
Oswell: Do you know the minimum balance you're required to keep?
Andrzej: How much is that?
Oswell: You have to maintain a minimum balance of $ 100.
Andrzej: Really?
Oswell: Yes, really.
And... | Andrzej wants to open a checking account and Oswell tells Oswell about its minimum balance. |
train_4907 | Mr. White: Well, Miss Li, it's time for us to say good-bye to each other.
Miss Li: Yes, I suppose we must. I have enjoyed all these days that you have spent with me, and I'll always remember them. I've learned a lot from you. Thank you for all your kindness.
Mr. White: I'm glad you could come to see us off. I have enjo... | Mr. White and Miss Li say goodbye to each other. Mr. White hopes Miss Li will be his interpreter again and thanks her for seeing them off. |
train_4908 | Adair: Please forgive me for rushing into your room forgetting to knock at the door.
Sybila: Never mind.
Adair: I'm so sorry to disturb you so early.
Sybila: It doesn't matter.
Adair: I'm dreadfully sorry. I forgot to book the tickets yesterday.
Sybila: Oh, it's nothing.
Adair: I let you down. I'll make it up to you so... | Adair apologizes to Sybila for several things and Sybila thinks it is nothing. |
train_4909 | Garv: Will I get notification that I qualify for unemployment?
Joannes: The Employment Development Office will send you a Notice of Unemployment Insurance Award letter.
Garv: What is contained in that letter?
Joannes: In addition to telling you how much you will receive, the beginning and ending dates of your claim wil... | Joannes tells Garv about the content of the Unemployment Insurance Award letter. Joannes also tells Garv what Garv should fill out the Continued Claim Form every two weeks. |
train_4910 | Millie: May I take your order?
Andie: I'd like to see the menu, please.
Millie: Oh, I'm so sorry. I thought you had one. Here you are.
Andie: Don't you have any Chinese food?
Millie: I'm afraid we don't. But I'm sure you'll enjoy our lunch special. | Millie gives Andie the menu and recommends their lunch special. |
train_4911 | Nona: Ten dollars? Maybe there are a lot of them. . .
Jermaine: Seven dollars!!! Incredible! But I saw that the seller has kind of a bad rating.
Nona: Was it a delivery problem or a problem with the products?
Jermaine: I read that someone called him a cheat and a liar! And I noticed that he won't ship abroad.
Nona: Som... | Nona and Jermaine discuss the bad rating on this seller and decide to write a letter to him. |
train_4912 | Northward Airways: Northward Airways, good morning. May I help you?
Mary Jones: Yes, do you have any flights to Sydney next Tuesday afternoon?
Northward Airways: One moment, please. . . Yes. There's a flight at 16:45 and one at 18:00.
Mary Jones: That's fine. Could you tell me how much a return flight costs? I'll be st... | Northward Airways in Northward Airways helps Mary Jones to book a flight to Sydney, and Northward Airways asks her to confirm the reservation at least two hours before departure time and pay for the economy ticket. |
train_4913 | Marlo: Check out these wheels!
Nela: You bought a compact car?
Marlo: No, I borrowed it.
Nela: Let me guess, from Sarah. It looks like something she would drive.
Marlo: You guessed right. Besides, the color violet is a little girly for me. . .
Nela: I love it. It's so festive! And where did you get that cup? It's got t... | Marlo talks about the compact car in violet Marlo borrowed from Sarah with Nela. |
train_4914 | Avril: What do you think about our company?
Phyllis: You are the leading company in the computer industry.
Avril: Why do you think so?
Phyllis: First, your overwhelming share in the world market. Second, your superiority in sales and profits in addition to the amount of capital and the number of employees. Third, the d... | Phyllis thinks Avril's company is the leading company in the computer industry for its share, superiority in sales and diversity in production. |
train_4915 | Brea: Hi I came in on flight 513. Everyone else took their luggage off the conveyor belt, but mine didn't seem to be there.
Nerte: Let me check the computer. Uh-oh, Looks like your luggage is on its way to Paris.
Brea: You're kidding. What am I going to do?
Nerte: Well, we can give you this lovely shaving kit and call ... | Brea cannot find Brea's luggage on the conveyor belt. Nerte apologizes to Brea and gives Brea a shaving kit because Brea's luggage is on its way to Paris. Brea accepts the situation cheerfully. |
train_4916 | Jacquelin: Daniel, what are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be at school now?
Daniel: The same question to you.
Jacquelin: Well, we shall make it a secret between us.
Daniel: Deal, Where is Gucci?
Jacquelin: She is the cheer-leader. They are required to put on a performance. Look! Here they come.
Daniel: Oh, loo... | Daniel and Daniel skip the school. Daniel finds that Daniel has got a crush on Gucci, but Daniel thinks Daniel is not able to make Gucci his girlfriend. |
train_4917 | Jody: Did you put the blue bin out on the street?
Jennee: Oh, no. I forgot.
Jody: Well, you'd better take it out front.
Jennee: What time does the recycle truck come by?
Jody: It usually gets here at noon on Tuesday, which is tomorrow.
Jennee: I'll just take it out to the street tomorrow morning.
Jody: Oh, no, you don'... | Jody persuades Jennee to put the blue bin out on the street right now and Jennee concedes because Jennee gets up late. |
train_4918 | Brea: I want to go try on these clothes.
Worthington: What did you find?
Brea: I found some jeans, and a new blouse.
Worthington: Go and try it on.
Brea: What do you think?
Worthington: I love that shirt on you.
Brea: What about the jeans?
Worthington: They don't really fit you right.
Brea: I don't think so either.
Wor... | Brea tries on some jeans and a blouse. Brea decides to buy the shirt. Worthington agrees. |
train_4919 | Chanderjit: I lost track of time, am I late?
Isobel: Yes. What kept you from arriving on time?
Chanderjit: My friend needed me to help him.
Isobel: I realize that everyone has emergencies ; just get here on time from now on.
Chanderjit: I will try. My apologies.
Isobel: I appreciate you saying that and would like you t... | Chanderjit explains the reason for being late and Isobel understands. Then Isobel repeats the projected revenues because Chanderjit is confused. |
train_4920 | Jeramie: Your definition on success?
Zola: Most people think that wealth means success. But from my point of view, the problem should be viewed from two aspects. On the one hand, wealth is a very important thing to measure success. The ability to make money, to some extent, signifies your knowledge, your capability, th... | Zola tells Jeramie about Zola's definition of success, which includes two aspects: wealth and satisfaction from work. Then Zola talks about Zola's ideal job which allows working from home several days a week, the relationship with previous supervisors, present boss's and colleagues' impression of Zola. |
train_4921 | Marietta: Excuse me. I wonder if you could help me. I'm looking for the Oriental Pearl Theater.
Emmanuel: Boy, you are lost. It's across town.
Marietta: Oh! What bad luck! How can I get to the Theater?
Emmanuel: You can take a No. 12 bus here and then transfer to a No. 23 bus to get there. | Emmanuel tells Marietta the way to go to the Oriental Pearl Theater. |
train_4922 | Nina: British English and American English are really about the same, aren't they?
Sauncho: I don't think so. It seems that some of the spellings are different.
Nina: You're right, Nina. Words like 'theater' and 'center' end in 'r-e' in England instead of in' e-r' like we spell them. Can you think of any more exampies?... | Nina and Sauncho talk about the difference of spellings, pronunciation and meanings between British English and American English, but they think it does not influence their understanding. |
train_4923 | Jenilee: Do you want to watch television tonight, Dennis?
Dennis: Well, there's nothing interesting. But turn it on if you want to.
Jenilee: I want to see that program Changjiang Travel.
Dennis: Oh, I forgot that was on tonight. I'd like to see it, too.
Jenilee: It comes on at nine o'clock.
Dennis: Is there any other i... | Jenilee wants to watch the program Changjiang Travel and Dennis also likes it. Then they talk about a football match on Star TV Station at 1 AM. |
train_4924 | Nolan: What's the matter with you, madam?
Cammie: I have a headache. And I felt confused and cold.
Nolan: You probably have caught a cold. Let me check your pulse and lake your temperature. Oh, you de have a high fever.
Cammie: Is it serious?
Nolan: Take it easy. Here is the prescription and get some medicine, you will... | Nolan tells Cammie that Cammie has a fever and gives Cammie the prescription. Then Nolan asks Nolan's nurse to give Cammie an injection. |
train_4925 | Catie: Are you free on the 13th? I was wondering if we could have lunch together.
Nealy: No I am afraid not. I am meeting John then. How about the 14th?
Catie: The 14th? Let me check my schedule. Oh, I am sorry. I am in a meeting the whole day.
Nealy: I can also manage the day after. Are you free then?
Catie: You mean ... | Catie arranges with Nealy about the time they have lunch. Since they have schedules on 13th and 14th, they agree on the 15th. |
train_4926 | Darline: Mr. Hudson, where were you born and raised?
Mr. Hudson: I was born in Chicago, but I didn't live there any more. I was raised in Washington, grew up there until I went to college in New York and then Harvard.
Darline: Looking back. How did you think your parents shaped your character?
Mr. Hudson: Well, it's ha... | Mr. Hudson tells Mr. Hudson that his birth place and the place he was raised. Then Mr. Hudson talks about how his parents shaped his character, his learning experience from his high school to graduate studies and the time he was drafted to enter the army. |
train_4927 | Lenny: This TV set is getting worse and worse. Now it doesn't work at all.
Antonella: Here's an advertisement on the newspaper about a big TV sale. Usually a big sale like this would have some good bargains. What would you say? | Antonella suggests they buy a new TV set on sale. |
train_4928 | Mrs. Smith: Could you tell me what I should do if my car breaks down?
Andonis: Well, I'm sure you won't have any trouble, Mrs. Smith, but if something should happen, just call this number. They'll see that you get help. | Mrs. Smith tells Mrs. Smith to call Mrs. Smith if her car breaks down. |
train_4929 | Phoebe: Hello, Ms. Thomas. What can I do for you?
Ms. Thomas: Well, I've been having bad stomach pains lately, doctor.
Phoebe: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. How long have you been having them?
Ms. Thomas: Just in the last few weeks. I get a very sharp pain about an hour after having meals.
Phoebe: I see. Do you get this ... | Ms. Thomas describes her bad stomach pains to the doctor. The doctor thinks Ms. Thoma may eat too quickly and gives her some medicine. |
train_4930 | Josiah: Honey, do you know what color the carrot is?
Honey: Mom, it's orange?
Josiah: Wow, my son is so clever.
Honey: Mom, that's a stupid question.
Josiah: Really?
Honey: I am not a child at all. I know more.
Josiah: Oh, my son looks like a grown-up.
Honey: Sure. Mom, I can take care of you.
Josiah: No kiddin... | A son thinks his mother asked a stupid question because he has grown up, but it turns out he is still a naive child. |
train_4931 | Micky: have you ever seen Bill Gate's home on the internet?
Coralyn: no. what's it like?
Micky: 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
Coralyn: would you wa... | Micky and Coralyn discuss Bill Gate's fantastic home but Micky's dream home is a small cottage. Micky prefers old homes in an original state because they got characters. Micky also corrects Coralyn's misunderstanding about the reason for wearing second-hand clothes. |
train_4932 | Quincey: Which countries have you been to?
Odelle: I've been to most of the countries in Europe, several countries in asia-china, Japan, korea, and Thailand-and to the united states and Canada.
Quincey: I thought you had been to Australia too.
Odelle: No, but I'm planning on visiting Australia and new Zealand soon. ... | Quincey and Odelle share the countries they have been to. Odelle also tells Quincey about Odelle's plan on visiting Australia and New Zealand. Quincey plans to travel to Norway. |
train_4933 | Garfinkel: I see you've brought something to occupy your time while we wait. Good. We may be here a long time.
Isabel: Yes, Papa. I brought the catalog for the next college we're going to visit--the one in New Hampshire.
Garfinkel: It's just that North Americans pay more attention to exact times. They're very punctua... | Isabel and her father have been waiting for Schroeder. Schroeder shows up and apologizes for being late. |
train_4934 | Kordula: So do you believe in palmistry?
Dayna: Palmistry? What is that?
Kordula: It's when someone takes a look at another person's palm4 to tell the future.
Dayna: Oh, you mean palm reading5. I've seen that before, but I don't believe in it.
Kordula: Are you sure? I've read a lot about palmistry and I've been abl... | Kordula tells Dayna about palmistry and takes a look at Dayna's hand. Dayna believes everything Kordula tells at first, and the Dayna finds out that Kordula plays a joke on Dayna. |
train_4935 | Ritchie: Do you want a cigarette?
Mallissa: No, thank you. I've given up, you know.
Ritchie: You don't mind if I have one.
Mallissa: Well, all tight. But you know , smoking does do harm to your health.
Ritchie: Yes , you are right.
Mallissa: Why don't you try and give it up?
Ritchie: I've tried to give up smoking... | Mallissa asks Ritchie why Ritchie does not quit smoking. Ritchie had tried but failed. |
train_4936 | Bridgett: You're going to Shanghai tomorrow, are you ?
Delcina: That's right . Do you think it'll be cold?
Bridgett: It might be. You'd better take a heavy sweater with you. The nights are usually quite cold at this time of year.
Delcina: Do you think I'll need a cotton coat?
Bridgett: Not for now, I think , But I ... | Bridgett suggests that Delcina take a sweater and a raincoat to Shanghai. |
train_4937 | Gavrielle: Mr. Lin, what are you interested in?
Mr. Lin: I enjoy camping.
Gavrielle: Really? I'm not much of an outdoor person. What do you like about it?
Mr. Lin: I love the fresh air, the scenery the exercise, and the time to think.
Gavrielle: Do you hike or fish on your trips?
Mr. Lin: Yes, both. Last trip I fi... | Mr. Lin tells Gavrielle why he enjoys camping. He also hikes or fishes. Gavrielle invites Mr. Lin to join their camp. |
train_4938 | Vassili: How have you been feeling lately?
Susie: I've been feeling a little light-headed lately.
Vassili: Has your blood pressure been high before?
Susie: If I have high blood pressure, it is news to me.
Vassili: Usually people with high blood pressure have no symptoms, so we call it the silent killer.
Susie: Wha... | Susie tells Vassili that Susie has been feeling light-headed. Then Susie asks Vassili's previous situations and give an examination of the pressure in the arteries. |
train_4939 | Ansley: Please open your books to page 10. (To Mary) Can I help you?
Mary: I'm sorry that I'm late. I couldn't find the room.
Ansley: That's alright. It's the first day of school, after all.
Mary: What are we doing?
Ansley: I'm asking the class to read page 10 to themselves. Then I'm going to ask some questions abo... | Ansley tells Mary the students are reading books in the class and gives her a book. |
train_4940 | Bill Marten: I'd like to put an ad in the newspaper, please?
Nyssa: A classified ad?
Bill Marten: Yes, I want to sell my furniture. I'm moving.
Nyssa: I see. May I have your name, please?
Bill Marten: Bill Marten.
Nyssa: And your address?
Bill Marten: The garden apartment on Books Road.
Nyssa: Well, the price depends o... | Bill Marten asks Bill Marten to let him put an ad in the newspaper to sell his Furniture, then they talk about the price and the way to pay. |
train_4941 | Marianne: Hello Mister White, this is Marianne and Mister Evans's Office.
Mister White: Hello, Mary? Do you have any plan?
Marianne: Mister Evans would like to set up an appointment with you.
Mister White: About what?
Marianne: He hopes to talk about buying some new computers with you.
Mister White: Sure, I'd be glad t... | Marianne and Mister Evans's Office calls Mister White and tells Mister White that Mister Evans wants to make an appointment to talk about buying computers. |
train_4942 | Jodi: Now Mr.Snow, what can you remember about the attack?
Mr.Snow: Well, I was working late yesterday evening.
Jodi: What time did you leave your office?
Mr.Snow: About 9:15?
Jodi: Are you sure?
Mr.Snow: Yes, officer. I looked at my watch.
Jodi: What did you do then?
Mr.Snow: Well, I locked the door and I was walking ... | Mr. Snow tells Jodi he was attacked yesterday after work and he broke his leg because the doctor dropped him in the car. |
train_4943 | Franklyn: What qualifications should a reporter have?
Gilles: As a reporter, he must have acute insight and language skills. At the same time, he must have good judgment, the respect for his job and tactical cooperation with others.
Franklyn: Can you work under pressure? You know, people working here are all busy every... | Franklyn asks Gilles what qualifications a reporter should have and whether Gilles can work under pressure. |
train_4944 | Wilson Association: Good morning. Wilson Association.
Mr. Brown: This is Mr. Brown speaking. I'd like to speak to Mr. Thomas, please.
Wilson Association: I'm sorry, but Mr.Thomas left the office a few minutes ago.
Mr. Brown: That's bad! I've been trying to call him for the last ten minutes, but your line has been busy.... | Mr. Brown calls looking for Mr. Thomas and wants to say he cannot keep tomorrow's appointment. However, Mr. Thomas is away so Wilson Association takes the message. |
train_4945 | Kristyn: Hi. I ' m here for flight 514 returning to Beijing but the board shows there is a delay.How long of a delay is expected?
Bruno: So far it looks like we will be leaving two hours late, but keep checking the departing flights status board just in case.
Kristyn: Do you think it ' s safe to leave to get a quick bi... | Kristyn goes to ask Bruno something about delay of Kristyn's flight , such as how long the delay will be and decides to try another airline. |
train_4946 | Lindsay: A friend of mine has been taking an online career planning course these days. He told me the other day he has learned a lot from it. He recommended me to subscribe to it. What do you say?
Vijay: I think it is good if we know enough about career planning. We will make wiser choices. What else did he tell you ab... | Lindsay tells Vijay there is a career planning course. They both think career planning is important. Ultimately, they decide to sign up for the course together. |
train_4947 | Estelle: 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!
Joby: You don't really believe in all that hocus pocus mumbo jumbo, do you?
Estelle: Well, I have had many friends that wen... | Estelle and Joby are talking about psychics. While Estelle kind of believes them, Joby says they are just scam artists. |
train_4948 | Sir: Hi, can you tell me where I could make a copy of a document right now?
Brandise: Sir, you can come downstairs right now to the computer lab.
Sir: That's great. I don't suppose the copy machine is free for guests?
Brandise: Sir, each copy is ten cents or one dime, whichever you prefer.
Sir: In the good old days, it... | Sir asks Brandise where Sir can make a copy. Brandise shows the way and tells Sir about the price. |
train_4949 | Dido: Your knowledge of English is really surprising.
Norina: Oh, it's nothing to speak of.
Dido: No, seriously. I am impressed.
Norina: Thank you. I appreciate the compliment.
Dido: Your knowledge of English is really surprising.
Norina: Oh, it's nothing to speak of.
Dido: No, seriously. I am impressed.
Norina: Thank ... | Dido compliments Norina on Norina's knowledge of English. Norina modestly accepts it. |
train_4950 | Julia: Julia, what do you think of the network?
Joceline: Network is omnipresent nowadays. It's quite convenient for people. You see, we can download music and information from the Internet ; I can study from it, too. And the most of all, we can compose, send, and receive e-mails.
Julia: Yeah, you are right. Internet m... | Julia and Julia are talking about the network. Julia lists some advantages of it while Julia thinks it's a two-blade sword. |
train_4951 | Rhett: How did you first meet?
Orella: My roommate invited both of us to dinner.
Rhett: Was it love at first sight? Did you fall in love with her the first time you met her?
Orella: Yes! The first time I saw her I knew we would fall in love. | Rhett asks Orella how Orella fell in love with the girl. |
train_4952 | Quinton: In my opinions, someone else has caused the fire of this house.
Quinlan: Who do you think that has the motive?
Quinton: I'm not sure now. In any case, let's first make some careful investigations.
Quinlan: OK, murder will out!
Quinton: Yeah. | Quinton and Quinlan are analyzing culprit of the fire. |
train_4953 | Sylvan: I'll tell you something that's good about action movies. The special effects are great!
Meredith: But they are so silly! They're not art!
Sylvan: That's just your personal prejudice. Do you know who was the director of the movie Titanic?
Meredith: James Cameron, of course.
Sylvan: Well, did you know he was also... | Sylvan tries to persuade Meredith action movies are great but Meredith doesn't buy it. |
train_4954 | Katherine: Are you ok, Chuck? You look pale.
Mallory: I'm fine, Katherine. I just stayed up late last night working on my Chinese.
Katherine: Oh, poor you. You know what? I found a new way to learn Chinese and it works very well.
Mallory: You did? Do tell me. I've spent all these months trying to learn something new ab... | Chuck tells Katherine it is so difficult to learn Chinese. Katherine suggests that Chuck learn it by singing Chinese songs. They will learn it together and Chuck will bring a Chinese dictionary. |
train_4955 | Brandy: Hi, I would like to send this package to China, and these postcards as well.
Cosetta: Very well. You will need some stamps for the postcards and I need to weigh that package, too.
Brandy: Great. How much is this going to cost?
Cosetta: Well, it depends. Do you want to send it via priority, express or standard m... | Brandy wants to send something to China. As for the price, Cosetta introduces differences of priority, express, and standard mail. Brandy chooses priority mail. |
train_4956 | Layney: I don't know how to deal with Jack. He is indeed a trouble maker. He has louse up my business several times.
Lily: You mean Lily's boyfriend?
Layney: Yeah.
Lily: Well, he is a hard case. Everyone would feel headache about him. | Layney and Lily are talking about how troublesome Jack is. |
train_4957 | Lorne: What else can I do for you today?
Bernie: Well, I've been browsing online, but I'm not really sure what to do about payment. I would like to know what the most convenient way to do it is.
Lorne: We'll have our own Secure Internet Banking Service. What it is, is a sort of online financial service for enterprises ... | Bernie is not sure about online payment so Lorne introduces their online financial service to Bernie. |
train_4958 | Claudette: Can you tell me the results of my home inspection?
Don: Before I answer that, I want to make sure that you know what I was looking for. Are you clear on what I was looking for?
Claudette: I never had a home inspection before.
Don: I inspect the home for problems that might not be all that apparent in a quick... | Don explains what a home inspection is, did one for Claudette and tells Claudette about some major problems of the house so Claudette can decline to buy the house or let the owner fix the problems. |
train_4959 | Fife Computers: Hello, Fife Computers. How can I help?
Lincoln Bank: Hello, this is the Corporate Department of Lincoln Bank calling. We are calling to let you know that some documents have arrived for you at our bank.
Fife Computers: Oh, really? Do you know which company they are from?
Lincoln Bank: They're from Schni... | Lincoln Bank calls to inform Fife Computers some documents have arrived for Fife Computers. Fife Computers thinks the charge is reasonable. |
train_4960 | Carey: Do you mind if I open the window?
Sylvie: If you don't mind, I'd rather you didn't. I have a cold and feel chilly.
Carey: Oh, that's too bad. Should I call a doctor?
Sylvie: I'd appreciate it if you would.
Carey: OK. | Carey wants to open the window but Sylvie has a cold. |
train_4961 | Olin: I have been having a lot of headaches lately.
Lira: Have you been having these headaches for a long time?
Olin: I have had headaches my whole life, but they have been getting worse lately.
Lira: Have you been under a lot of stress lately?
Olin: I'Ve been under stress, but no more than usual.
Lira: Have you been g... | Olin tells Lira about Olin's headache. After understanding the situation, Lira lets Olin have a CT scan. |
train_4962 | Donni: May I take your order?
Malanie: Yes. I'd like a hamburger and a large order of french fries, please.
Donni: All right. And would you like a salad?
Malanie: Yes. I'll have a mixed green salad.
Donni: OK. What kind of dressing would you like? We have vinaigrette, Italian, and French.
Malanie: Italian, please.
Donn... | Malanie orders some dishes and Donni takes Malanie's order. |
train_4963 | Quint: I need help. I think my arm is broken.
Ferd: Alright. Have you been to this hospital before?
Quint: No, I haven't. I need help quick. It hurts really badly.
Ferd: I understand. It's good you came to the emergency room.
Quint: Let me see a doctor.
Ferd: I'm sorry, sir. You will need to wait at least a short time.... | Quint's arm is broken and wants to see the doctor seriously. However, Ferd lets Quint wait because they are very busy tonight and asks Quint to fill out a form, which is very inconvenient for Quint. |
train_4964 | Nigel: Who is the next?
Francis: I am.
Nigel: All right. Over here, sir. How are you today?
Francis: Fine, thanks.
Nigel: How do you want you hair cut?
Francis: Don't make it too short. I just want a trim.
Nigel: Yes, sir. I will use the scissors. Do you always part your hair on the left?
Francis: Yes, I do. That looks... | Francis wants to do a haircut and tells Nigel about the requirements. Francis pays 4 dollars to Nigel. |
train_4965 | Sandals: Hi, I have a reservation under the name of Sandals.
Emmott: Could I see your ID, please, sir?
Sandals: Of course! Let me take it out of my wallet.
Emmott: Thank you, sir. Now, do you have a credit card, sir?
Sandals: Yes, of course. Is American Express okay?
Emmott: I'm sorry, sir. Only VISA or MasterCard.
San... | Emmott confirms Sandals's reservation for a room. Sandals pays with his VISA and checks in. |
train_4966 | Roland: How much is this shirt?
Licha: 80 yuan.
Roland: It's rather expensive, isn't it?
Licha: It's a bit. But I can give you a discount.
Roland: How about 50 yuan?
Licha: No. I'm afraid the price is too low.
Roland: Then let's split the difference and I'll give you 60 yuan, OK?
Licha: I'm sorry, but I think you shoul... | Roland bargains with Licha for a shirt. They reach an agreement at 65 yuan. |
train_4967 | Pauli: May I help you?
Bob Brown: Yes. I'm sorry, but I've lost my passbook.
Pauli: Well. Can you tell me how much you have deposited?
Bob Brown: About RMB 12, 000.
Pauli: Please let me have your name and your savings account number if you remember it.
Bob Brown: I'm Bob Brown. But I can't recall my account number.
Pau... | Bob lost his passbook and reports the loss to Bob Brown. Bob Brown checks it and finds Bob's money is still there. |
train_4968 | Breena: Are you a good driver?
Adolfo: Yes, I'm rather good at driving.
Breena: I need you to teach me how to drive.
Adolfo: Yes, but do you have your learner's permit?
Breena: Yes, I have it.
Adolfo: Have you ever driven a car before?
Breena: I drove a car before, but only once.
Adolfo: Are you aware of all the contro... | Breena asks Adolfo to teach Breena how to drive and they make an appointment to start teaching tomorrow. |
train_4969 | Catharine: Recycling is big business these days, isn't it?
Karel: Yes, it's definitely a growing business.
Catharine: What do you recycle in your plant?
Karel: Mainly plastics. Plastics aren't bio degradable - they don't break down easily in the environment - so they shouldn't be thrown away.
Catharine: How is plastic ... | Catharine asks Karel information about the recycling business such as plastic recycling and polyethylene recycling methods in Karel's plant. |
train_4970 | Selina: I have had some really horrible headaches lately.
Karlyn: How long have your headaches been going on?
Selina: I get headaches occasionally, but they have been really bad lately.
Karlyn: Any unusual amounts of stress in your life going on right now?
Selina: I am getting ready to take my GRE.
Karlyn: Have you bee... | Selina tells Karlyn about Selina's headache. After knowing the basic information, Karlyn lets Selina come back in a few days. |
train_4971 | Woodman: Can I help you, sir?
Quincy: Yes. I want to rent a formal suit for an interview. Can you give me some advice?
Woodman: Yes. You should rent a brown suit and a black shirt.
Quincy: May I try this on?
Woodman: Yes. Let me help you. | Quincy wants to rent a formal suit. Woodman serves Quincy. |
train_4972 | South Airlines: Hello, this is South Airlines. May I help you?
Mrs. Dick: Yes, please. Mrs. Dick booked a ticket for Fight No. 112 to New York at 9:00 tonight. I'm afraid it's difficult for her to take it at that time. Is there a later fight tonight?
South Airlines: Hold on, please. I'll check it. ...Yes, Mrs. Dick boo... | Mrs. Dick wants to call off a flight and books a later one for Mrs. Dick. South Airlines deals with it for Mrs. Dick and asks Mrs. Dick to remind Mrs. Dick to collect the ticket on time with her ID. |
train_4973 | Cindee: What's on the box tonight, honey?
Margie: Oh nothing much. There's Cartoon World at eight for an hour.
Cindee: Oh good.
Margie: And then there's the football at nine twenty-five. I want to see that.
Cindee: Oh not again! Just a minute-what time does it finish? The last part of the detective play is on the other... | Cindee asks Margie what tonight's TV programs are. However, the two programs that they want to watch will clash. |
train_4974 | Sam: Hello?
Paula Hanson: Hello, Sam. This is Paula Hanson, Sorry to bother you, but I'm having a small problem I thought you might be able to help me with.
Sam: Sure, Paula. What's up?
Paula Hanson: Well, you know Sarah and I moved into an off-campus apartment in the fall,on the west side of town. Any way, we've been ... | Paula calls Sam to tell him that she has some money troubles with her landlord and hopes Sam, who studies law, could help her to deal with it. Sam agrees. |
train_4975 | Joey: What happened?
Kitti: Well, my husband left for work at 7:30. A few minutes later, somebody broke into the house. I guess he thought the house was empty.
Joey: Where were you?
Kitti: I was still in bed. I heard something in the living room, so I went downstairs. And there was this man, putting money into his brie... | Kitti tells Joey that a thief broke into Kitti's house secretly. Joey says recently the thief stole a lot. |
train_4976 | Bob: You're campaign manager Julie. How do I convince the members of the student body to know that I'm the best candidate for school president?
Julie: It won't be easy.
Bob: Thanks a lot.
Julie: I'm just kidding, Bob. Actually I think once we show everyone how well you did as junior class treasurer, you will win easily... | Bob asks Julie how can he convince the members of the student body to know that he's the best candidate for school president. Julie gives him some advice. |
train_4977 | Madge: Can I help you?
Alyssa: Yes, I've got an appointment with Mr. James Larry. He said I should meet him in his office.
Madge: That's on the fourth floor. You take the lift to the fourth floor and walk down the corridor to the end. Turn left and you'll find a conference room. Mr. Larry's office is next to it.
Alyssa... | Alyssa needs to meet Mr. James Larry. Madge tells Alyssa how to find him. |
train_4978 | Kenna: That looks like a bad accident.
Aloysia: Yeah, should we get out and help?
Kenna: No, there's a police car behind us. He'll stop.
Aloysia: Looks like the one guy lost control in all this rain, and the other one hit him.
Kenna: Yeah. It's pretty bad, that car looks like a coke can.
Aloysia: These accidents a... | Kenna and Aloysia meet a car accident while they're driving. The accident causes traffic jams and they have to wait. |
train_4979 | Paubler: Let's start to study how to use computers, Paubler. It's good to know that a computer has two major parts, the hardware and the software.
Marielle: What's the hardware?
Paubler: The hardware of computer is basically all the concrete things you can touch with your hands and see with your eyes.
Marielle: That... | Paubler teaches Paubler how to use computers, sharing knowledge about hardware and software. Paubler wants to have a computer. |
train_4980 | Griswold: Yes, madam? Can I help you?
Gerianna: Oh, yes, please. But you are just closing, aren't you?
Griswold: Well, yes, we are, madam. The shop shuts down in five minutes.
Gerianna: I shall not keep you long then. It was about some saucepans you had in your window last week.
Griswold: Last week, madam? I really... | Gerianna wants to buy some discounted saucepans she saw before in the shop and depicts their appearance to Griswold. However, Griswold says they are sold out and the shop is closing. After begging for allowing her to have a look, Gerianna finally finds the saucepans she wants. |
train_4981 | Sonya: My son closed his ear to what I said. I don't know what I should do.
Keely: You can twist his arm in order to have a control of him.
Sonya: I cannot have the heart to do that. | Sonya's son is disobedient. Keely suggests using violence. |
train_4982 | Dr. Smith: Good morning, how are you doing today?
Bob: I have been feeling pretty good, Dr. Smith.
Dr. Smith: So, I can see by your chart that you are here for your annual physical.
Bob: Yes, I am playing on the tennis team this year, and they are requiring me to get a physical exam.
Dr. Smith: We are basically goi... | Bob goes to Dr. Smith's to have a physical exam. Dr. Smith tells Bob what they are going to check. |
train_4983 | Isadore: I don't dare to look after the children now.
Noell: Why?
Isadore: The children always make themselves in danger. I always have my heart in my mouth with them.
Noell: It is because your children have grown up, and you haven't lived with a child for a long time. | Isadore tells Noell that Isadore doesn't dare to look after the children. |
train_4984 | John: Well, I can't believe your uncle and aunt came to stay with us for a week, and they did not even call us in advance.
Clemence: John, they are old-fashioned people from the Chinese countryside. That's their custom.
John: I know, but it is hard for me to get used to your relatives coming to visit us, and without ... | John and Clemence talk about the difference between Chinese and American relatives after Clemence's uncle and aunt came without a call. |
train_4985 | Hadrian: A friend of mine is now in the big house. He was caught red-handed for selling cocaine.
Joab: That is a deadly risky business. He should have it coming on him.
Hadrian: He must be regretting about having done the business.
Joab: I bet he is. He domed his own life. | Hadrian tells Joab a friend of Hadrian's was sent to prison for selling cocaine. |
train_4986 | Mr. Harrison: What's the matter, Alice?
Alice: Sorry, Mr. Harrison. I missed my train.
Mr. Harrison: Why did you miss the train?
Alice: Because I left home a little late.
Mr. Harrison: Did you get up late or something?
Alice: No. My aunt called me at the last minute and I had to talk to her.
Mr. Harrison: Tell her not ... | Alice is late for her class and she explains the reasons to Mr. Harrison, who is angry at her. |
train_4987 | Richardo: Good morning. Can I help you, ma'am?
Vicki: Good morning, I'm looking for a coat for my younger sister. Her birthday is coming. I want to give her a good coat. Could you show me some?
Richardo: How about this one?
Vicki: It's nice. I like it!
Richardo: Which color do you want?
Vicki: Blue is her favorite colo... | Vicki wants to buy a small yellow coat for her sister but it's just sold out. Richardo recommends a green one with 10% off. |
train_4988 | Weslie: Could you send me your story now?
Adnan: OK, by fax or by email?
Weslie: The former, please. There is something wrong with my laptop.
Adnan: But didn't you buy it just a several months ago?
Weslie: Not that one, I bought that one for my younger brother.
Adnan: What's wrong with your laptop?
Weslie: I can't get ... | Weslie asks Adnan to send things by fax because Weslie's laptop is broken. Adnan proposes to offer help. |
train_4989 | Son College: Excuse me mam, can you tell me how to get to Son College? I'm walking.
Anatola: Well, I think the simplest way for you is to go up to Main Street over there, turn left on Main Street and keep going for about 20 minutes, when you get to water square turn right keep on past the mass hospital to the end of th... | Son College asks Anatola how to get to Son College and Anatola shows the simplest way there for Son College. |
train_4990 | Byram: What were you thinking? You nearly hit me.
Dexter: What are you talking about? You saw my signal and when I turned left, you sped up and blocked me.
Byram: I was just driving through a yellow light, so I couldn't stop.
Dexter: You are lucky there were no police around. Or you would have gotten a ticket for sure.... | Byram and Dexter argue for who's wrong in the car accident. |
train_4991 | Tom: Tom, the cases are too heavy. I think we should take a taxi to the station.
Erda: Not at this hour. Look at the traffic. It's moving very slowly. We can get there just as quickly on foot.
Tom: Well, I can't carry this case any farther.
Erda: Alright, let me take it then. The cases aren't that heavy.
Tom: Don't be ... | Tom wants to take a taxi. Tom, who at first doesn't agree, is finally persuaded because the cases are really heavy. |
train_4992 | Georgiamay: I am sorry, but I cannot stay for the rest of class today.
Lyda: Why do you need to leave early?
Georgiamay: I don ' t feel so good.
Lyda: What doesn ' t feel right?
Georgiamay: I feel as if I am going to be sick to my stomach.
Lyda: Perhaps you should get checked out at the Student Health Center before you... | Georgiamay feels sick and asks for leave. Lyda suggests Georgiamay get checked out but Georgiamay says Georgiamay has the medicine and Georgiamay's friend will take Georgiamay home. |
train_4993 | Garwin: I would like to speak to you, if you don ' t mind.
Katlin: What would you like to speak to me about?
Garwin: I would like to talk to you about this year ' s election.
Katlin: Is that right?
Garwin: I am a volunteer for this year ' s campaign.
Katlin: That ' s wonderful. I am impressed at someone so young taking... | Garwin is a volunteer for this year's campaign and talks to Katlin about this year's election. |
train_4994 | Susan: Janice, I can't find the document I was working on last month. Can you help me to look for it?
Janice: Susan, I'm sorry. Did you look up those files I requested?
Susan: Yes, but I still can not find it. Maybe it is in this cabinet.
Janice: I couldn't find the files you request, even though I checked all the cros... | Susan asks Janice to help her find a document. Janice cannot find it anywhere until Susan reminds her that it might be in Nova's files. |
train_4995 | Room service.: Room service. What can I do for you?
John: This is room 2012. Where is my laundry? You promised to send to me this morning.
Room service.: Well, let me check for you. I am sorry, sir. They mistook your order as a normal one. Actualty it's an express laundry, is that right?
John: Yes, I ordered the expres... | John from room 2012 asks Room service. where Room service.'s express laundry is. Room service. apologies, promises a refund and will send the laundry 3 hours later. |
train_4996 | Annmaria: that was a really good meal, Gordon.
Gordon: It sure was. I couldn't eat another bite.
Annmaria: well, it is getting pretty late. I think we should go home.
Gordon: you're right. I have to get up early to go to work tomorrow.
Annmaria: let's see how much the bill is.
Gordon: don't worry about it. Tonight is m... | Annmaria and Gordon had a good meal and are leaving. Gordon wants to pay the bill while Annmaria insists to split the bill. Gordon finally agrees to split the bill. |
train_4997 | Elinor: so, are you enjoying the performance so far?
Ike: well, the costumes and the set are marvellous, but the acting is a bit stiff. What do you think?
Elinor: I think you're being a little critical. The actor in the lead role is fantastic. I suppose the chorus could be a bit better, though.
Ike: do you know anyone ... | Elinor and Ike are watching a performance. Elinor tells Ike one actress is Elinor's past classmate. Elinor adores the director. Elinor used to be a part of the stage crew in high school, and Ike once helped out with costumes. |
train_4998 | Housekeeping: Housekeeping, may I help you?
Nat: Yes, I'm missing a sweater. I sent it in the laundry yesterday, but my laundry was returned without it.
Housekeeping: May I have your room number, please?
Nat: 505.
Housekeeping: 505. Let me check it out. Just a moment, please. I'm sorry. You're right. We have found your... | Nat from 505 asks Housekeeping for a missing sweater. Housekeeping has found it and will send it to Nat's room. |
train_4999 | Hong Lei: Hi! I'm Hong lei. What's your name?
Ricky: Hello, Hong Lei. My name's Ricky.
Hong Lei: Hi Ricky. Are you a new student here?
Ricky: Yes, I had my first lesson this morning. Are you a new student too?
Hong Lei: No, I've been here for six months.
Ricky: Six months. That's a long time.
Hong Lei: It's not so long... | Ricky is a new student in Intermediate Three. Hong Lei is in Advanced One. They talk about Ricky's teacher. Hong Lei helps Ricky find a spare room to live in. |
train_5000 | Gerri: Hey, there's Leo. I wonder why he's walking arm in arm with that young woman.
Michell: It's as plain as the nose on your face. They're dating each other.
Gerri: You're pulling my leg! She must be thirty years younger than Leo. Talk about robbing the cradle!
Michell: Well, you can bet this relationship's going to... | Gerri and Michell are talking about Leo and the young woman walking with him. They think Leo is dating. |
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