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train_5201 | Kassie: Well, no one could survive without water, but you see pollution has been making more and more water unable for drinking.
Amalea: Yeah. Water pollution has for a long time been a major concern among the environmental issues.
Kassie: But what are the sources of water pollution?
Amalea: They could generally be div... | Kassie and Amalea discuss direct pollutions, which are from factories, refineries waste treatment plants, and indirect pollutions which include contaminants that enter the water supply. Then they call for active participation in dealing with those problems. |
train_5202 | Lisa: I heard that you're going on your first date Friday night.
Cammy: Are you angry, Lisa?
Lisa: Angry? Why would I be?
Cammy: Please don't tell my mom.
Lisa: Come on. Dating is a part of young people's social life. Besides, you're sixteen already.
Cammy: I'm glad that you see it that way.
Lisa: Do you want to borrow... | Cammy is going to date. Lisa will keep it secret and gives her coat to Cammy. |
train_5203 | Anstice: How did you spend the weekend?
Florry: I went to a movie with my boyfriend.
Anstice: Really? How was it?
Florry: It was great. The director took a lot of care while framing. They say be has good chance at winning the Oscar for best director. Also I like the actors, some really great new young actors.
Anstice: ... | Florry recommends a movie to Anstice which is about the classic love story between two people from conflicting backgrounds with great cinematography. Anstice may invite Anstice's girlfriend to see it next weekend. |
train_5204 | Rolland: What are you listening now, Fred?
Fred: What?
Rolland: Hey! Man, put your earphone out. I said which song you are listening to.
Fred: Jay Chou's title song in his new album.
Rolland: What's your comment on his new album?
Fred: Gorgeous! There is another song combining Chinese and western music styles. I am cra... | Rolland and Fred discuss the new album of Jay Chou, and Fred is crazy for one song. |
train_5205 | Winton: Mr. Martin, we're on arrival.
Mr. Martin: It's nice of you to see my off at the airport. Thank you very much.
Winton: We'll miss you. I hope we'll keep in touch.
Mr. Martin: Sure. You've given a great help to me in the past days.
Winton: It's my pleasure. We hope you'll visit Beijing again.
Mr. Martin: Certainl... | Winton sees Mr. Martin off at the airport. Mr. Martin thanks for Winton's help in the past days. |
train_5206 | Robbie: Hello, Tony. Fancy meeting you here. How are things going with you?
Tony: Not too bad, thanks. And you?
Robbie: Pretty good! How are your parents these days?
Tony: Oh, they are fine. They are enjoying their retirement.
Robbie: Oh, good. That's nice to hear. Well, I am going to a football match. I need to go.
To... | Tony and Robbie greet each other. Robbie is going to a football match. |
train_5207 | Libbey: Get up, it's time for you to get ready.
Haley: Let me just get five more minutes of sleep.
Libbey: I would, but you need to start getting ready for school.
Haley: I understand, but all I want is five more minutes of sleep.
Libbey: If I let you go back to sleep, I know that you won't get up in five minutes.
Hale... | Libbey wakes Haley up but Haley wants to sleep more and will prepare everything after waking up. So Libbey lets Haley sleep for a little while longer. |
train_5208 | Meir: Freeze! Police! Put your hands over your head!
Micheil: What did I do? I haven't done anything.
Meir: You're under arrest for concealing illegal drugs.
Micheil: What do you mean?
Meir: You are suspected of hiding illegal drugs. So we are taking you into custody.
Micheil: I didn't do anything.
Meir: We've found so... | Micheil is arrested by the police because Micheil is suspected of hiding illegal drugs, but Micheil refuses to confess. |
train_5209 | Jemmie: Did I do well on my test?
Daniele: Do you want to know the honest answer?
Jemmie: Why wouldn't I want to know?
Daniele: You had pretty bad scores.
Jemmie: Exactly what do you mean by bad?
Daniele: You failed.
Jemmie: How'd I fail it?
Daniele: There are a couple of reasons why you didn't pass.
Jemmie: What did I... | Daniele tells Jemmie Jemmie didn't pass the driving test but that Jemmie can take a retest. |
train_5210 | Jessee: Have you ever done your shopping at Whole Foods market?
Sons: I haven't shopped there. How is the food?
Jessee: The food there is wonderful.
Sons: I go to Sons for my groceries.
Jessee: I prefer the food at Whole Foods.
Sons: Is there something wrong with Sons?
Jessee: Sons doesn't offer a lot of organic foods.... | Jessee and Sons discuss differences between Whole Foods market and Sons. Sons will try Whole Foods which offers organic foods. |
train_5211 | Marietta: Did you watch the finale last night? My favorite singer won!
Starlin: Oh, I love him too. He not only sings well but shows perseverance when he encounters difficulties in the contest.
Marietta: Yeah, he got booted after his initial performance in the audition, but he did not give up. He then tried at another ... | Marietta and Starlin are discussing the singer Marietta loves most. They review the whole process in which the singer persisted in every audition, made a great performance, and won at last. |
train_5212 | Lenette: I've heard so much about Japan. Is it a beautiful country?
Japan: Not everyone thinks Japan is beautiful, but to me its beauty is breathtaking. You feel the same way about France, don't you?
Lenette: Yes, I do feel the same way about France. The swift rivers, the fertile valleys, the large cities-its scenery i... | Lenette and Japan discuss differences between France and Japan. At first, they compare the geography of the two countries. Japan is made up of islands while France is located on the continent. They both have good harbors but France also has mountains. When it comes to climate, France is warmer. Farming, fishing, and in... |
train_5213 | Kris: Mr. Mass, here is a gift for you.
Mr. Mass: Oh. Thanks a million.
Kris: It's a souvenir I bought for you from Rome.
Mr. Mass: How beautiful! I love it at all.
Kris: I'm glad you like it.
Mr. Mass: It's very kind of you. I really don't know how I can thank you enough.
Kris: Don't mention it. Just a little thing I ... | Kris gives a gift to Mr. Mass. Mr. Mass thanks Kris a lot. |
train_5214 | Lina: Good afternoon, Lincoln Corporate Services. Lina speaking, how may I help?
Sidnee: Hello, Lina. I'm calling about your new PIN scheme. I'm new to all of this, so some of my questions may sound a little ignorant. . .
Lina: That's not a problem, I'm more than happy to explain everything in laymen's terms. PIN stand... | Lina tells Sidnee PIN stands for Personal Internet Banking and Sidnee can get all of the usual banking services plus some new extra ones anywhere. |
train_5215 | Toby: Flip it to channel 9, will you, Janet? There's a big basketball game on in a couple of minutes.
Janet: Sorry, turkey. I have already got dibs on the TV for tonight, remember? And I'm watching'Disco Fever'on channel 6.
Toby: Oh, yeah, smarty-pants? Over my dead body. Now, don't be such a brat and. . .
Janet: Hey, ... | Toby and Janet wants to watch different channels. Suddenly the TV breaks down and they decide to play a game of cards instead. |
train_5216 | Will: Will you book a ticket to New York for me?
Glenn: Yes, sir. When do you want to leave here?
Will: This Saturday.
Glenn: Will, that'll be the sixth of September.
Will: That's right. Will you check what fights are available on the sixth of September?
Glenn: I'll check it over. Oh, there're three flights available t... | Will asks Glenn to book a ticket. Will chooses to leave for New York at 5 o'clock on September 9th. |
train_5217 | Fairfax: We have received your resume in answer to our ads. I would like to talk with you regarding your qualification for this position, OK?
Clair: It is my honor to have this chance for this interview. Well, my major is commercial English. You know, and I am not only familiar with useful English expressions in busine... | Fairfax is interviewing Clair. Clair majors in commercial English and dislikes meeting the deadline. Clair thinks the greatest disappointment is that Clair lost Clair's grandpa when Clair was ten. Clair will start working at the beginning of next month if hired. |
train_5218 | Cody: Wow, that was an amazing show!
Wenona: Yeah, the crowd was totally out of control.
Cody: I know! Did you see what that guy did in the front of the stage?
Wenona: You mean the guy who took a dive into the audience from the stage?
Cody: Yeah! He landed directly in the middle of all those crazy people and was carrie... | Cody and Wenona are amazed by the enthusiasm of the crowd and the guy diving into the audience. |
train_5219 | Margette: Hi, Lily. Great graduation party, isn't it?
Lily: Yes, everyone here is having a good time. Any ideas for the future?
Margette: Well, I'm interested in finance and my uncle runs a company in Hong Kong, so I decided to go to Hong Kong University.
Lily: Sounds great. Hong Kong is an international financial cent... | Margette is going to Hong Kong University to study finance. Lily is going to a university in Beijing to study medicine. |
train_5220 | Millicent: Hey. Uh, what are you doing home this weekend? I thought classes didn't end until next week.
Jameson: Hi Dad. I love you.
Millicent: Ah, the three magic words: I NEED HELP! I've heard those before.
Jameson: Uh, Well, we'd better sit down.
Millicent: Uh, this doesn't sound good.
Jameson: Well, first of all ..... | Jameson tells Jameson's dad that Jameson failed classes, lost the job, and wrecked dad's laptop and car. And the bad news is that Jameson's old boyfriend, a gangster, will come over to talk to Jameson's dad. |
train_5221 | Slade: John, did you have a dream when you was a little boy?
John: Of course I did. I dreamed to be a pilot when I grow up. But unfortunately, I didn't realize it.
Slade: I had the same experience with you. When I was a little boy I dreamed to be a great scientist. But now you see, I'm just a common office clerk.
Jo... | John dreamed to be a pilot. Slade dreamed to be a scientist, but Slade dreams to be an interpreter at present. |
train_5222 | Jeff: Joanne, let's not make this divorce any more acrimonious than it already is, okay? Let's just get down to business and start dividing this stuff up fairly, so we can go our separate ways, alright?
Joanne: Fine with me. I just want to get this over with. It's important we make a clean break. I should have signed ... | Jeff and Joanne are quarreling about the division of property. Joanna wants to keep the antique gramophone while Jeff wants to get the silver tea set. An old picture reminds them of the happy time they had together and they start to think if their relationship can't be reconciled. |
train_5223 | Jabez: what are you doing?
Irvin: I'm just trying to complete today's crossword puzzle. Whenever I get the time, I like to do the crossword puzzles in the paper.
Jabez: you really like brains that make you think, don't you?
Irvin: I guess you could say that. What kind of games do you like?
Jabez: I guess the games ... | Irvin likes to do crossword puzzles and Jabez likes to play darts. Jabez thought everyone in Irvin's country was experts at mah-jong but Irvin says people aren't all exactly the same. |
train_5224 | Brande: What's the matter with you? You don't look well.
Eliza: Nothing. Maybe it is just the weather. Rainy days often make me feel a little sad.
Brande: Really? I like rainy days. The moisture in the air is good for my skin.
Eliza: Sure. But it is too cold today. I have to put on warm clothes and look stupid.
Bra... | Eliza feels bad because of the rainy weather. But Brande likes rainy days. |
train_5225 | Andrea: Where do you work, Andrea?
Deena: I work for Thomas Cook Travel.
Andrea: Oh, really? What do you do there?
Deena: I'm a guide. I take people on tours to countries in South America, like Peru.
Andrea: That sounds interesting !
Deena: Yes, it's a great job. I love it. And what do you do?
Andrea: I'm a stude... | Andrea is a guide. Andrea is a student but has a part-time job in a restaurant. |
train_5226 | Jeffrey: Good evening. Do you have a reservation?
Billy: No, we don't.
Jeffrey: How many people are you together?
Billy: Just two people.
Jeffrey: Would you like to sit in a smoking section, a non-smoking section or whatever comes open first?
Billy: We prefer non-smoking section.
Jeffrey: I am awfully sorry but t... | Billy goes to a restaurant without a reservation, so Billy waits for non-smoking section vacancy for a while. After Billy is seated, Jeffrey helps Billy order the main course and drink. |
train_5227 | Annalisa: Do you usually feel nervous, anxious or scared during tests, Jane?
Jane: I used to.
Annalisa: How did you get over it then?
Jane: Believe it or not, tests don't mean that we should do extra work. Teachers and schools give us tests for very important reasons. Knowing it is very important for you.
Annalisa: I s... | Annalisa feels nervous and scared about tests. Jane comforts Annalisa by explaining the advantages of test including proving students' skills and giving teachers feedback. |
train_5228 | Jacquelynn: In the end, we chose David. He wasn't ideal but there was nobody else who we interviewed that we liked.
Lorelei: But we really regret it now. He's really antisocial. He stays in his room all day reading.
Jacquelynn: True, it's like he feels superior to us.
Lorelei: He doesn't leave his dirty clothes around.... | Jacquelynn and Lorelei regret choosing David. They think he is antisocial and the food he made is disgusting. He always gives opinions and Jacquelynn caught him kicking a cat. |
train_5229 | Rafa: Why don't you get another job for a change?
Brigit: But I like my job, you know, I like fresh air, and the pay is not bad.
Rafa: Look, digging gardens is not a job for a University graduate, if I were you I'd take some kind of direction lawyer teaching.
Brigit: Teaching? Anything but that. It's so boring.
Rafa: C... | Rafa thinks Brigit should get another job because digging garden is not suitable. Brigit tells Rafa Brigit wants to be a doctor. |
train_5230 | Ann: Hi John, are you used to the curriculum in our school?
John: Yeah, I think it's very interesting. In my country, students often go to school from 7:30 in the morning until 5:30 in the afternoon.
Ann: 5 days a week too.
John: Actually 5 and 1/2. On Saturday, there is only 1/2 day.
Ann: That's too much I think. By t... | John tells Ann he thinks the curriculum is very interesting. Ann invites John to have dinner together, but John refuses. |
train_5231 | Myriam: Excuse me, can I join the library?
Augusto: Are you a student of our college?
Myriam: No, I'm not. But I hear that it's open to the public.
Augusto: That's right.
Myriam: OK. Does it cost anything to join?
Augusto: Well, it's free for students of our college while it is 125 pounds per year or 35 pounds per quar... | Myriam asks Augusto about how to join the library as a public member. Myriam needs to pay for it and can borrow 6 books at a time. |
train_5232 | Stephan Darcy: Dear audience, tonight we have Stephan Darcy with us in the studio. Congratulations on your book Life And Everything In Between Steven hit such a success.
Loren: Thank you.
Stephan Darcy: This is your first attempt at poetry. Did you ever try it before? Did you take any classes in poetry?
Loren: Well, my... | Stephan Darcy tells Stephan Darcy his only real experience was writing business plans and the hardest thing is finding the perfect words to fit what he wanted to say. Darcy might write more but maybe not poetry. |
train_5233 | Athene: Can I help you, Miss?
Neala: I would like to order 2 office-style cabinets and desk calendars. We want office-style cabinets in white. The catalogue number is 90 - f - 2356.
Athene: How soon do you want it?
Neala: Could you deliver it tomorrow?
Athene: No problem.
Neala: Please handle the items carefully.
Athen... | Neala orders 2 office-style cabinets and desk calendars. Athene will deliver them tomorrow. |
train_5234 | Jane: Where ' s Sally, Jack?
Jack: She ' s in the garden, Jane.
Jane: What ' s she doing?
Jack: She ' s sitting under the tree.
Jane: Is Tim in the garden, too?
Jack: Yes, he is. He ' s climbing the tree.
Jane: I beg your pardon? Who ' s climbing the tree.
Jack: Tim is.
Jane: What about the dog?
Jack: The dog ' s in th... | Jack tells Jane that Sally, Tim, and the dog are all in the garden. |
train_5235 | Liane: I hate to go outside.
Janus: Me too.
Liane: Why do you hate to go outside?
Janus: I meet too many jerks.
Liane: I agree.
Janus: This city is full of jerks.
Liane: Rude people are everywhere.
Janus: But what can you do?
Liane: You can yell at them.
Janus: And they will yell back at you.
Liane: Yelling doesn't do ... | Liane and Janus hate to go outside. They think the city is full of jerks and rude people. |
train_5236 | Levi: May I help you, sir?
Dalton: Yes, please. I'd like to buy a gift for my younger brother. He's going to take a trip to South America.
Levi: By air or by sea?
Dalton: By air. So my gift should be quite light. What can you suggest?
Levi: How about this wallet? It's made of fine leather.
Dalton: My sister already gav... | Dalton wants to buy a light gift for his brother. Levi recommends a handkerchief. Dalton'll take it. |
train_5237 | Ricky: What will you do now? Propose to her.
Kenny: Of course I won't chill out. Opportunity knocks only once.
Ricky: You should strike while the iron is hot.
Kenny: You're right. I will have a talk to her about that. | Ricky suggests Kenny propose as soon as possible. |
train_5238 | Mario: I have a question about my cable.
Carroll: What do you need?
Mario: I haven't been able to watch my cable for the past week.
Carroll: Right now the cable isn't working.
Mario: Could you tell me when it will be back on?
Carroll: The cable should be running again in a couple of days.
Mario: In the meantime, do I s... | Carroll tells Mario the cable isn't working and it'll be free until it comes back on. |
train_5239 | Margie: Steward!
Celle: Yes, ma'am?
Margie: May I have a magazine or something?
Celle: Certainly. Just a moment. I'll be right back with one. Which do you prefer, one in English or in Chinese?
Margie: One in English, please.
Celle: All right, ma'am. | Steward will bring Margie a magazine in English. |
train_5240 | Marleah: Do you think I still fashionable in this dress?
Corliss: I think so. Blue is still very fashionable at the moment.
Marleah: This style came out last year, though. I like the dress, but I'm not sure whether last year's fashions will be same this year.
Corliss: I think this kind of dress will stay in fashion for... | Marleah and Corliss agree that people don't change fashions every year because it's expensive, and they have to limit the money they spend on fashion. |
train_5241 | Jess: What do you do in summer?
Oralee: I love going out into the countryside for walks or bike ride. I love being out in the fresh summer air. How about you?
Jess: I don't often go for walks, but I either play sports outside-you know, tennis or badminton-or just sit in the sunshine and read a good book.
Oralee: What d... | Jess and Oralee talk about what they do in summer and winter. They prefer summer to winter because it's too cold to wear the clothes they like in winter. |
train_5242 | Jerrie: I haven't got enough evidence for prosecuting him.
Lora: Why don't you find someone who is in the know.
Jerrie: I'm just thinking about that, but the trouble is, I don't know who is well in the know.
Lora: Did you ask his former secretary, Lora? She knows a lot about him.
Jerrie: Thanks for reminding me. She's ... | Jerrie hasn't got enough evidence for prosecuting someone. Lora suggests asking his former secretary. |
train_5243 | Mr. Li: Excuse me. Mr. Li. May I ask you some questions?
Gilberto: Sure. Take a seat, please. What would you like to know?
Mr. Li: Can you tell me how many credits would be enough for a Bachelor's degree?
Gilberto: A Bachelor is awarded to a student who successfully completes over 120 units, including general and speci... | Mr. Li tells Mr. Li Mr. Li needs 120 units to complete a Bachelor's degree which normally takes four years. |
train_5244 | Sterne: David, what's new with you? You are not in the mood. Can you tell me?
David: After six months, my college life will come to the end. The following trouble will be the job-hunting. That's really a headache.
Sterne: Do not take things so seriously, my pal! Every one of us will face the trouble and job-hunting is ... | David is upset because he worries about job-hunting after graduation. Sterne cheers him up. |
train_5245 | Ulysses: Fred, have you made the plan for April 28th?
Fred: Yes, sir. Shall I explain the details of the plan now?
Ulysses: You go!
Fred: According to your schedule, you will visit the Times Company, including its office building, workshops and stores, in the morning from 8: 30 to 11
Ulysses: Is there anything after th... | Fred explains the details of the plan for April 28th to Ulysses. Ulysses asks him to add one plan after the meeting. |
train_5246 | Orelle: How do you do? I need your help in selecting a foreign market to invest!
Kris: Fine. I have your letter and I've made some notes.
Orelle: How can I find out what countries to invest?
Kris: We have quite a lot of import and export information and can give you figures on population, consumption, production, and f... | Orelle asks Kris for help in selecting a foreign market to invest in. Kris reminds Orelle to pay attention to trade restrictions when considering the purchasing ability in various countries. |
train_5247 | Jerrold: Are you alright, child?
Dana: Hey, I still know my name.
Jerrold: What did the nurse say?
Dana: She said I have a fever but nothing major.
Jerrold: In that case, you should go home and get plenty of rest.
Dana: What if this small fever turns into a big fever?
Jerrold: Then I'll phone our family physician and m... | Dana has a fever. Jerrold suggests and clams Dana to go home and get rest. |
train_5248 | Kalina: Hello, is this Professor Clark?
Professor Clark: Yes, I am Professor Clark.
Kalina: Hello, Professor, this is Kalina, and I am in your literature class on Monday mornings.
Professor Clark: Yes, how are you doing?
Kalina: I was partying hard over the weekend, fell down the stairs, and need time to recuperate.
Pr... | Kalina phones Professor Clark to tell him she'll be missing his literature class because she sprained her wrist. |
train_5249 | Zitella: Can I help you?
Calida: I want to buy a hat.
Zitella: Come here, please.
Calida: Is this one fit for you? It is nice.
Zitella: I don't like the style.
Calida: How about this one?
Zitella: Black is not my favorite colour.
Calida: You must like this pink one, don't you?
Zitella: It's pretty. How much is it?
Cali... | Zitella recommends several hats for Calida. Calida buys the pink one after bargaining with Zitella. |
train_5250 | Kristopher: Mom!? ? ?
Malynda: I know, sweetie. Just open wide. Don't talk.
Kristopher: Mmm. . .
Malynda: Oh, you've got a fever. One-oh-one. . . time to break out the children's Tylenol.
Kristopher: I have the chills. Can you turn on the heater?
Malynda: We're not turning on the heater in May! You need to take a bath.... | Kristopher has a fever. Kristopher's mom asks Kristopher to take a bath to sweat it out. |
train_5251 | Daile: Next is a ballet performance, but who is the dancer?
Eddy: I'd swear that's Eddy from circulation.
Daile: Since when did Eddy start doing ballet? !
Eddy: Not very long from the looks of it!
Daile: Look! He has a partner!
Eddy: He's dancing with Jack!
Daile: Gross!
Eddy: The wei-ya is the one time a year you can ... | Daile and Eddy are watching the ballet performance given by Eddy and Jack. They think it'll be embarrassing if the two fall. |
train_5252 | Jana: Excuse me! How can I get to the post office, please?
Mandie: Well, turn left at the first corner after the crossroad. It's near the corner. You can't miss it.
Jana: Thank you very much.
Mandie: It's my pleasure! | Mandie tells Jana how to get to the post office. |
train_5253 | Miao Ping: After you've thought it over, get back to me and we can go ahead.
Angie: Miao Ping, if I do decide to go ahead, how will the interest if I exceed be counted?
Miao Ping: It is higher than the rate of interest for Current Deposits and a little lower than the rate for the 6 - month time deposits.
Angie: So, if ... | Miao Ping explains the interest rate to Miao Ping if they exceed be counted, then Miao Ping decides to go ahead. |
train_5254 | Mollie: Hi, Mary, you have been a secretary for several years in this company. Could you tell me what a secretary should do for a meeting or a conference?
Mary: Well, an important part of the duties of a secretary, I think, is to do well the preparation work for the meeting.
Mollie: What should a secretary do to prepar... | Mary, who's been a secretary for several years, tells Mollie how to prepare for a meeting and what to do during the meeting and after the meeting. |
train_5255 | Smith: Hello, I have a reservation for a double.
Marla: What's your last name?
Smith: It's Smith. Here is my driver's license.
Marla: Yes, I do show your reservation. How could you like to pay for the room?
Smith: I'd like to put it on my VISA.
Marla: Fine. Here is your room key, here is also a map of our hotel. The sw... | Smith has a reservation for a double and pays by VISA. Marla helps him to check in. |
train_5256 | David: I'll pick you up at a quarter to eleven tomorrow morning.
Dwayne: How long will the journey last?
David: It's a three and an half hours drive. And we should give ourselves forty minutes to have lunch and another ten to wait for the ferry. | David tells Dwayne about the schedule of their journey tomorrow. |
train_5257 | Jeralee: Hello, Mr. Jan Erick Freedman. You're a frequent traveler. And we also know that you eat out twice a day. How come you're so fond of eating out?
Leonardo: When I got my first job back in 1982 and started travelling, I had no other choice but eat out. I found that I felt different due to what I was eating, so I... | Mr. Freedman tells Jeralee he became fond of eating when he started traveling and he tried to find places that served food that made him feel good. He tells Jeralee how he managed to make a list of 218 favorite restaurants. He asks the people there to find restaurants. |
train_5258 | Glynnis: We don't have the resources to stop those people from buying us out unless a miracle happens. This may be the end of us.
Josie: I still have hope we can get help from the bank. After all we don't need that much money. | Glynnis's in despair that they might be bought out. Josie's still hopeful. |
train_5259 | Ainsley: Hmm... Here's one of a crowd of people moving. I think that's pretty stressful.
Catriona: Well, I don't think it's so bad. But I do think that going to the dentist is stressful.
Ainsley: Oh, so do I! It's stressful because you have no control.
Catriona: That's right. Look at this one. This poor boy is sitting ... | Ainsley and Catriona are talking about stressful things. They both think that going to the dentist, taking exams, and being late are stressful. Catriona thinks interviews are stressful while Ainsley thinks it challenging. |
train_5260 | Osgood: Hey, neighbor. How's it going?
Jeramie: Fine. How about you?
Osgood: Okay. Huh, by the way, my wife and I are going out of town this weekend, and I was wondering if you could take care of some of our animals while we're gone. You know our dog, Jaws, don't you?
Jeramie: Yeah. My leg still hurts from the last inc... | Osgood requests Jeramie to take care of their animals because Osgood and Osgood's wife are going out of town this weekend. Osgood introduces the animals to Jeramie, including Jaws, their dog, who seems pampered, Claws, their cat, who is a little temperamental and has been going to the animal therapist, and Buttercup, t... |
train_5261 | Melonie: Those birds love my yard. See? They are probably looking for worms.
Dan: Yeah, they are lucky they can find meals in lots of places. We have to go to the grocery store to buy our food.
Melonie: True, but I wouldn't want to eat what they do, even if it's free. | Melonie and Dan are talking about what birds eat. |
train_5262 | Allyn: David, we shouldn't sit here doing nothing.
David: Why not? It's Saturday afternoon, isn't it?
Allyn: Yes, but there's so much to do around the house.
David: It can wait.
Allyn: We ought to finish washing down the kitchen walls and cupboards.
David: We can do that tomorrow. We don't have to do it today.
Allyn: A... | Allyn thinks there's so much to do around the house. David'll do the chores tomorrow. Allyn tells David Bob's having lunch with Georgia. David's unhappy with that. |
train_5263 | Allyson: You look tired. Did you sleep well?
Roselia: No. My friend and I had a party the whole night.
Allyson: You should go home and take a rest.
Roselia: I know, but my boss wants to see me right now. | Roselia tells Allyson Roselia looks tired because Roselia had the party the whole night, but Roselia has to see the boss right now. |
train_5264 | Brett: I'm feeling hot, Ophra.
Ophra: Hot? It's windy and cold today. You must have got a cold. I'm afraid that you took off your coat while you played football with your friends yesterday afternoon.
Brett: Yes. I felt sweat then. Oh, it's seven fifty now. My gosh! I'll be late if I don't drive to work in a hurry. I ha... | Brett's feeling hot but Brett has an important meeting with clients. Ophra thinks Brett shouldn't go to work today. |
train_5265 | Elwood: Do you like traveling, Kathy?
Kathy: I like traveling for pleasure to get places for vacation for instance. But I don't like traveling to work, waiting for buses, or...
Elwood: Or getting stuck in traffic jams when you're driving.
Kathy: Exactly. | Kathy likes traveling for pleasure but doesn't like traveling to work. |
train_5266 | Teena: I've heard that you provide very good service, so when I need a mover, I call you guys first.
Matty: Thanks a lot for calling us. Could you tell me more about what you need us to do?
Teena: Oh, you see, we are on the 8th floor, and moving into the 6th floor in another building. It is about 15 kilometers to get... | Teena consults Matty about their moving service. Matty explains to Teena the factors to their charge, the way to pay for the charge, and the damage and compensation item in the contract. |
train_5267 | Garry Zhao: Hello, this is Garry Zhao. I am calling to inquire the position of English interpreter.
Jessee: Well, it is still open. Where did you graduate from.
Garry Zhao: I graduated from the Beijing Foreign Studies University. My major is English Translation and Interpretation.
Jessee: It sounds great. I will arr... | Garry calls to inquire about the position of English interpreter. Jessee'll arrange an interview tomorrow. |
train_5268 | Karen: Hello Richard.
Richard: Hi Karen.
Karen: How have you been?
Richard: Not too good.
Karen: Why? Is there anything bothering you?
Richard: I'm sick.
Karen: Oh, I am so sorry to hear that. Is it very serious?
Richard: It's OK. It's not serious.
Karen: That's good. How's your wife?
Richard: She's good.
Karen: Is she... | Richard and Karen greet each other. Richard tells Karen he's sick but it's not serious, and his wife and kids are in Canada now. |
train_5269 | Farley: Hello, Steven. Congratulations!
Steven: Thank you.
Farley: How's your married life?
Steven: We're happy together now. We both think that we're a well-matched couple.
Farley: That's very good. It's said that marriage is the Ab of love. But the words may not be right.
Steven: The situation differs in person.... | Farley congratulates Steven on his marriage. |
train_5270 | Nolie: The weather is terrible.
Jarrett: Yeah. It's been raining a lot these days.
Nolie: I have been watching a lot of videos at home because of the constant rain.
Jarrett: Have you heard when it's supposed to get better?
Nolie: I saw the weather report, and it's going to rain for the next eight days.
Jarrett: Th... | Nolie and Jarrett are bored by the continuous rain. They decide to go to the mall and watch a movie. Jarrett reminds Nolie to bring the umbrella. |
train_5271 | Connie: What would you do if you won $1,000,000?
Isobel: Oh, I don't know. I guess I'd buy a car.
Connie: That doesn't sound very interesting.
Isobel: Well, what would you do?
Connie: I would go on a trip around the world.
Isobel: Where would you go?
Connie: The first place I'd go to is Paris. I have always wanted to g... | Connie would go on a trip around the world if Connie won $1,000,000. Connie tells Isobel where Connie would go, but Isobel would buy a car or go to Germany. |
train_5272 | Doris Lockhart: Hi, my wife just called me and asked me to pick up a dress that she had dry cleaned. The name is Doris Lockhart.
Caitrin: Do you have the number with you? We have everything arranged by number, not by name.
Doris Lockhart: My wife didn't say anything about numbers. Look, there must be some way you can f... | Doris Lockhart wants to pick up a dress for Doris Lockhart's wife but doesn't have the number. Caitrin'll look it up if Doris Lockhart can remember the day his wife brought the dress in. |
train_5273 | Ben: Hi, this is the Friends of the Environment office, isn't it?
Sasha: Yes, it is.
Ben: Oh, good. My name is Ben. I'm doing a project at school about the environment. And my teacher said, this would be a good place to get some information.
Sasha: Well, I'd be glad to help however I can. What's your project about, exa... | Ben comes to the Friends of the Environment office to get some information for his project. Ben suggests Ben to work on water pollution. |
train_5274 | Mister Romero: What can I do for you?
Jordan Clark: I'm here to see Mister Romero.
Mister Romero: Do you have an appointment, sir?
Jordan Clark: Yes, my last name is Clark.
Mister Romero: Jordan Clark?
Jordan Clark: Yes, that's me.
Mister Romero: Wait, one moment, Mister Clark. I'll just check to make sure Mister Romae... | Clark comes for an appointment with Mr. Romero. Mister Romero checks if Mr. Romero is in his office and tells Clark how to get to the restroom. |
train_5275 | Quigly: What can I do for you? We have many new introduced choose to choose from.
Maryanna: Sorry I bought a pair of shoes with the size of 42 for my husband, but it's a little tight for him.
Quigly: OK. Show me your receipt and you can change a larger size.
Maryanna: I have to change one pair with the size of 43?
Quig... | Quigly helps Maryanna to change the shoes from black 42-sized to brown 43-sized without extra pay. |
train_5276 | Jack: Good morning, Mary. You are up early.
Mary: Good morning, Jack. It's cold today.
Jack: It always gets cold after a heavy snowfall. Actually, we haven't seen much snow here for years. The snow is at least 4 inches deep.
Mary: I love snow. When I was a child, I made snowballs and would always go playing in the snow... | Mary and Jack talk about the cold weather after a heavy snowfall, then they talk about the weather forecast. |
train_5277 | Lay: Hello, Ann.
Ann: Oh, hello. Come on in. Let me take your coat. You managed to find us then.
Lay: Well, I got a bit lost coming off the ring road. Sorry I'm a bit late.
Ann: Oh, don't worry. The dinner hasn't been ready yet. Martin is still in the kitchen.
Lay: So he is cooking, isn't he?
Ann: He is quite an expert... | Lay visits Ann and Martin and brings them a gift. Ann tells Lay Martin's still cooking. |
train_5278 | Trescha: Good morning, sir. What can I do for you?
Bill: I'm Bill. I'm in Room 908. Can you change the room for me? It's too noisy. My wife was woken up several times by the noise the baggage elevator made. She said it was too much for her.
Trescha: I'm awfully sorry, sir. I do apologize. Room 908 is at the end of the ... | Bill wants to change the room because his room is noisy. Trescha apologizes for the noise and promises to change the room for Bill tomorrow. |
train_5279 | Vin: How can I help you, sir?
James Pond: I am here to have a discussion on your company's investment issue.
Vin: Sorry, could you tell me your name?
James Pond: I am James Pond from FAM Company and I am here to discuss it with Nova.
Vin: Do you have an appointment?
James Pond: Yes, I did it yesterday. Our meeting shou... | James Pond comes to Vin's company to discuss an investment issue with Nova but she is not there. Vin leaves a memo for Nova and asks James to wait. |
train_5280 | Danette: We came too early. There're still three hours before the performance starts.
Adelaide: I know. Sorry, I shouldn't have rushed you, but I just couldn't stay at home and wait.
Danette: Never mind. What about taking a look around the theater?
Adelaide: Why not? I'd love to do that.
Danette: Here we go. There is a... | Danette and Adelaide come to the performance too early so they take a look around and go to the museum of the Beijing Opera art. Danette introduces embroidery to Adelaide. |
train_5281 | Sylvia: May I help you?
Roseline: I have a problem.
Sylvia: What ' s the problem?
Roseline: Someone else is making charges on my debit card.
Sylvia: I need to see a statement for your debit card.
Roseline: I have it right here.
Sylvia: Can you show me which charges you ' re referring to?
Roseline: The last four charges... | Roseline has a problem that someone is making charges on Roseline's debit card. Sylvia investigate on this problem. |
train_5282 | Olympia: What's wrong with you, young man?
young man: Doctor, I have a bad cough and a headache.
Olympia: Do you have a fever?
young man: I don't know, but I feel terrible.
Olympia: Let me examine you. Don't worry. It's nothing serious.
young man: Do you think I should lie in bed?
Olympia: Yes, stay in bed and drink a ... | young man had a bad cough and a headache. The doctor examines him and asks him to rest. |
train_5283 | Grace: Hey Mel! Are you up for some tennis today?
Mel: Sorry, I can ' t! I have to go to work, pick up Jake and Maddie from school, and make them an afternoon snack, then take Jake to soccer practice and Maddie to dance class.
Grace: You sound exhausted. Maybe you should hire a nanny to help you out! She can pick the k... | Mel refuses Grace's invitation to play tennis today because she is too busy taking care of the kids. Grace suggests Mel hire a nanny but Mel thinks it's hard to find a suitable person, so Grace gives a recommendation. |
train_5284 | Luce: Can I help you, sir?
Nisa: Yes, I am checking out.
Luce: Can I have your key and room number, PLS?
Nisa: Room 1419. Here is my key.
Luce: Here is your bill, sir. Could you PLS check it?
Nisa: It's all right. Pls charge it to my credit card.
Luce: Here you are, sir. You are all set. I hope you enjoyed your stay an... | Luce helps Nisa to check out. Nisa wants to leave after lunch so Luce tells him to put the luggage in the storage room. |
train_5285 | Nancy: Finding an excuse is obviously down your alley. And trying to avoid taking care of the children is what you are good at.
Jorrie: Listen, Nancy. If I don't work hard, I will be laid off.
Nancy: You are passing the buck. I'll be hanged if I ask you to go to the park with us.
Jorrie: Come on, Nancy. Play it cool. I... | Nancy is angry because Jorrie doesn't take care of the kids, so Jorrie agrees to help and work at night. |
train_5286 | Emelina: Hello, Deva, how are you?
Deva: Can't complain. What about you?
Emelina: Not bad. Have you heard Wendy divorced her husband?
Deva: I've heard. She looks quite depressed.
Emelina: Yes. They used to be joined at the hip.
Deva: I heard they were just married for 5 months.
Emelina: Yes, she said they couldn't comm... | Emelina and Deva are talking about Wendy's divorce. They think the Chinese share different lifestyles and values with that of foreigners and that explains why many cross-cultural marriages end in divorce. |
train_5287 | Emory: How may I help you?
Shandee: I need to get on the Internet.
Emory: Do you have your library card with you?
Shandee: Yes, I have it.
Emory: You're going to have to wait for a computer.
Shandee: That's okay.
Emory: Please put your name on this list.
Shandee: Then what do I need to do?
Emory: When there is a comput... | Shandee wants to get on the Internet. Emory asks Shandee to wait until there is a computer available. |
train_5288 | Harli: Good morning. Is this where I can get a library card issued to me?
Iolande: No problem, we have a short form right here ; just hand it to me when you are done.
Harli: I'm done.
Iolande: That looks great, but I will also need your driver's license or other form of I. D.
Harli: Sure, here it is.
Iolande: Well, thi... | Iolande helps Harli to get a library card and reminds Harli how to use it. |
train_5289 | Nert: I'm exhausted. My new exercise is so hard.
Andri: I think it is easy. I could work in your class with no problem.
Nert: You thing so?
Andri: Oh, without doubt. When is the next class?
Nert: Tomorrow morning. Try it.
Andri: No problem.
Nert: Are you going to this class this morning?
Andri: Of course, easy. No swea... | Nert thinks the new exercise is hard, while Andri considers it quite easy so they make a bet. |
train_5290 | Zonnya: What upsets you?
Aloisia: My parents called me just now. As usual, they reminded me again that I should have a plan to marry by my late 20s. Easier set than done. Who should I marry? I have so many courses and projects to complete! My PhD study drives me crazy and I have no time to go on a date.
Zonnya: It is n... | Aloisia is upset as Aloisia's parents remind Aloisia again that Aloisia should have a marriage plan. Zonnya recommends Aloisia to try the updated version of three minutes date, but Aloisia thinks three minutes is too short and refuses to post the personal information online. |
train_5291 | Sallie: Look! Someone is celebrating his birthday.
Brian: This must be his 21st birthday. No doubt about it.
Sallie: Why? Do you know that guy?
Brian: No. Well, in America, 21 is the age when you're allowed to drink. So, many guys celebrate it in bars.
Sallie: That's interesting. But it would be really expensive, I sup... | Someone is celebrating his birthday. Brian tells Sallie that this must be his 21st birthday and introduces the tradition of celebrating birthday in America. |
train_5292 | Kimmi: Excuse me. Is this the right way to the museum?
Orazio: I'm afraid you're going in the opposite direction. Go back the way you came, and take the second turn on the left. The museum is straight ahead, right in front of you.
Kimmi: Will it take me long to get there?
Orazio: Well, it's about fifteen minutes'walk.
... | Orazio instructs Kimmi how to go to the museum. |
train_5293 | Susan: Excuse me? Is this where I register? I'd like to sign up for my courses for next semester.
Garvy: Yes, of course. I need your student ID please.
Susan: Here you are.
Garvy: Okay, Susan. It says here that you are a business major and you are in your second year. Is this information correct?
Susan: Yes. I do want ... | Susan wants to sign up for the courses for next semester and Garvy helps her to register. |
train_5294 | Mr. Chen: Would you find any other available flight to Tokyo?
Miss Peterson: Sure. We try our best.
Mr. Chen: Thank you.
Miss Peterson: Mr. Chen, are you sure you're taking BA - 007 back to Tokyo?
Mr. Chen: Yes, of course. I think our travel agent would have made the reservation for us.
Miss Peterson: I'm afraid this f... | Miss Peterson tells Mr. Chen that the flight to Tokyo is all booked up. |
train_5295 | Stacie: Mark, can you dress the twins for me while I take a shower?
Mark: You don't know what you are asking!
Stacie: Please! You can do it. Their clothes are all laid out on the bed.
Mark: Remember what happened last time?
Stacie: Are you referring to KC getting her head stuck in the pant leg?
Mark: Yes. That was a bi... | Stacie wants Mark to dress the twins but Mark doesn't know how to do it. |
train_5296 | Emmey: Have the owners come up with a counter-offer to my offer to buy their home yet?
Deane: The owners have counter-offered three hundred and thirty-five thousand dollars.
Emmey: Should I accept their offer?
Deane: There are two ways to respond. You can either come back with another offer or go with their counter-off... | The owners have a counter-offer to Emmey's offer to buy their home. Deane tells Emmey that there are two ways to respond. Then Emmey decides to make a counter-offer. |
train_5297 | Karsten: Hello. Is everything OK? Can I help you?
Sisely: Oh, wonderful! You speak English! I need to exchange this foreign currency.
Karsten: That's no problem. Is it cash?
Sisely: It's Traveller's Cheques, is that possible?
Karsten: Of course. If you could sign your name on the bottom line here, and write your addres... | Sisely wants to exchange the foreign currency and Karsten, who can speak English, helps Sisely. |
train_5298 | Thou Ping: Are you Miss Thou Ping?
Miss Thou Ping: Yes. I am Thou Ping.
Thou Ping: How do you spell you first name?
Miss Thou Ping: Ping. P-I-N-G.
Thou Ping: Do you have an English name?
Miss Thou Ping: Yes, sir. It is Jane. It was given by my English professor when I was at the university.
Thou Ping: What's your pen n... | Miss Thou Ping tells Thou Ping her personal information, including her English names, address, age, born place, and nationality. |
train_5299 | Mr. Black: Good afternoon, Miss Tao. Please sit down.
Miss Tao: Good afternoon, Mr. Black. Thank you very much.
Mr. Black: I'Ve read your application materials with interest. Now I want to ask you a few questions, if you don't mind.
Miss Tao: As you please. I'm ready.
Mr. Black: The first is why you choose our company?... | Mr. Black interviews Miss Tao about why she choose this company and give her an offer. Miss Tao will come over to work one week after she submits her resignation paper. |
train_5300 | JoAnne: What is my ideal weight?
Sir: It depends on your height and body type.
JoAnne: How can I avoid injuring myself during exercise?
Sir: By warming up before and cooling down after your workout.
JoAnne: Sir, tell us about your experience with Super Bulk-up.
Sir: Well, it's completely changed my life.
JoAnne: Tell u... | Sir instructs JoAnne how to exercise and shares his experience with Super Bulk-up. |
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