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train_5301 | Libbie: This is a nice place, but you need to get some furniture.
Nissy: I have some I can bring from our place, and there's some more out at my parents'.
Libbie: Do you have a bed?
Nissy: Yeah. I have one from college at my parents'house.
Libbie: Can I take a shower?
Nissy: Sure, but I don't have hot water, yet.
Libbi... | Libbie thinks it's a nice place and Nissy will bring some furniture. They don't have hot water currently and cannot cook until tomorrow so they'll go out for dinner. |
train_5302 | Dulsea: Excuse me. May I see the manager of your store?
Helaine: I am the manager. Can I help you?
Dulsea: Oh, great, I saw a job ad outside your store. I am interested in the job advertised. I am coming to see if there is any opportunity available for me.
Helaine: All right. Take a seat, please. Would you like to be a... | Dulsea sees a job ad outside Helaine's store and comes to see if there is an opportunity available. Dulsea introduces the qualifications that Dulsea has and Helaine thinks Dulsea is suitable for the job. They reach an agreement on the payment and working hours. Dulsea will come to work next Monday. |
train_5303 | Maddalena: Good morning. Can I help you?
Jill Bush: Hello. My name's Jill Bush. I'm planning to go to a conference in Sydney for three weeks.
Maddalena: I see, do you want the excursion fare or the full return fare?
Jill Bush: Now, can I get a stopover on an excursion fare?
Maddalena: Yes, you are allowed only one stop... | Maddalena helps Jill Bush to choose a flight to Sydney. Jill Bush is afraid of flying and hopes that he can persuade his two friends to go along with him. |
train_5304 | Mr. Smith: The report says all the departments are making a profit except the Asian Department.
Tony: Well, Mr. Smith seems to be the wrong person to head that department. One more step wrong and he would be removed from that office. | Mr. Smith and Tony think the leader of the Asian Department is incapable. |
train_5305 | Aubert: Are you looking at some funny pictures? You have been laughing all this time.
Jack: I was watching a video on YouTube. It was really funny.
Aubert: What's it about?
Jack: It was a news reporter, reporting a story about an old man who lives under a big tree.
Aubert: How could that be funny?
Jack: Well, as he was... | Jack tells Aubert he is watching a funny video on YouTube but Aubert thinks it's not healthy watching videos all day. Therefore Aubert suggests having a walk in the park and Jack was convinced. |
train_5306 | Cissy: We can have eight days off at last. What are you going to do?
Len: You know traveling is my hobby. Let's go to Beijing and have our holidays there.
Cissy: That's a good idea. Beijing is one of the most modern cities in the world. There are many places of interest there. And the 2008 Olympic Games were held there... | Cissy and Len are planning their holiday trip to Beijing. They decide to take a plane and will book the tickets and the room. |
train_5307 | Brandise: Is this your car?
Davis: Yes. Why are you asking?
Brandise: You can't park your car here. Don't you see the sign 'No Parking' here?
Davis: Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't notice it. I haven't been here more than three minutes.
Brandise: I'll have to ask you to move your car at once, otherwise you'll be getting a park... | The officer asks Davis to move the car because it's not allowed to park here. Davis agrees to move the car. |
train_5308 | Mary: Peter, where have you been?
Peter: I've been play Pac Man in the student union.
Mary: Oh, you're wasting your time on computer games again!
Peter: Not really, Mary. I've been busy this week and I need a break.
Mary: Why don't you buy a computer and some of those games? Then you can play at home. Home computers ar... | Peter has been playing Pac Man in the student union. Mary suggests Peter buy a home computer. |
train_5309 | Leandra: Tony, can I ask you a personal question?
Tony: About what?
Leandra: Well, I was wondering about how you are received here in China.
Tony: What do you mean?
Leandra: Well, since you are Chinese-Canadian and only speak English and French well; how do native Chinese treat you?
Tony: Oh, well. Sometimes it can get... | Leandra asks Tony how he is received in China. Tony feels mad at first and then feels sad as he is Chinese-Canadian and only speaks English and French well. |
train_5310 | Jack: I'd like to pay a visit to the Smiths at 3:30 p.m. Will you go with me, Mary?
Mary: I'd love to, but I won't be off work from my factory until 4:00 p.m. How about 4:15? I'll be free then, Jack.
Jack: OK. Let's meet at the bus stop and take the No.5 bus to go there.
Mary: Why not by bike? The bus would be crowded ... | Jack and Mary will visit the Smiths at 4:15. They will meet in front of the bookstore opposite the cinema. |
train_5311 | Joly: Welcome, Miss. May I help you?
Hester: I hope so. I want a lipstick.
Joly: Do you have any particular brand in mind?
Hester: I like Lyfel very much.
Joly: We have different shades of Lyfel lipstick. May I know what color you usually wear?
Hester: Pink. But today, I'm thinking of buying one in a dark shade. You kn... | Joly helps Hester wants to choose a lipstick in a dark shade because she will be a teacher soon and want to look serious. |
train_5312 | Deb: Hi, Jane. It's nice to see you again. I heard that you went to the United Kingdom during the vacation.
Jane: Yes. I paid a visit to London and attended a summer course in English.
Deb: Wow. It sounds so good. How long did you stay there?
Jane: Well, I went there on July 5th and came back on August 15th.
Deb: What ... | Jane shares with Deb the summer course in English that she attended in London, which was well organized but mostly focused on speaking. She enjoys the class. |
train_5313 | Anselm: Can I help you, sir?
Woodman: Yes, I'd like to look at some suits.
Anselm: Oh, this way please. What size do you wear?
Woodman: Size 41. I want something in dark flannel.
Anselm: How about this one?
Woodman: It feels all right. But if it were a darker color, I'd like it better. This seems too light for win... | Anselm shows Woodman some suits and Woodman likes the dark one and buys it. |
train_5314 | Ilyse: we are going out for dinner tonight. Are you coming, Betty?
Betty: I'm not sure. I have to check my schedule. Where are you going?
Ilyse: oh, Jake made a reservation at Friday's.
Betty: Jack?
Ilyse: yes, the one with the R$D team. Is that a problem?
Betty: I will never go out with him anymore.
Ilyse: why d... | Ilyse invites Betty to come out for dinner tonight. But Betty doesn't want to have dinner with Jack because he has bad eating manners. |
train_5315 | Elyse: How were things in the Tokyo branch when you were there?
Aditya: Good! They have expanded and are doing better than they were last quarter. It's nice to see some improvement for a change.
Elyse: Do you see the trend continuing over the next few months?
Aditya: Yes, especially with so many of our executives go... | Aditya describes to Elyse how things are going in the Tokyo branch and thinks the positive trend will continue over the next few months even though there are cultural differences. |
train_5316 | Noe: How about you, Chuck? Where did you grow up?
Chuck: Well, I was born in Ohio, but I grew up in Texas.
Noe: And when did you come to Los Angeles?
Chuck: In 1978. I went to college here.
Noe: Oh. What was your major?
Chuck: Drama. I was an actor for five years after college.
Noe: That's interesting. So why did... | Noe asks about Chuck's personal experiences and why he became a hairdresser. |
train_5317 | Arie: Do you take long vacations at New Year?
Brandise: Yes, we do. We love travelling abroad around New Year. We saw the Pyramids last year.
Arie: So where are you going for your vacation this year?
Brandise: We haven't decided yet. My son wants to go to Spain and my daughter wants to go to France, but my wife and I w... | Arie and Brandise are talking about where to spend the long vacations at New Year. Arie plans to go abroad but Brandise cannot afford it. |
train_5318 | Jammie: What are you doing, Jane?
Jane: I am planning a party.
Jammie: A party? What party? Your birthday party?
Jane: Of course not. My birthday is in December, don't you remember? It's the company's party. The general manager wants to invite some famous scientists, bankers and professors from universities to the part... | Jane is planning the company's party and has to get a lot more information and write invitation letters. Jammie will help her. |
train_5319 | Corissa: I'm really sorry Madam, I missed your lecture because I was ill yesterday.
Madam: I'm not upset that you couldn't keep the appointment, but you didn't call me when someone doesn't turn up and doesn't call it makes someone else wait.
Corissa: You're right, I apologize. I didn't feel well and I guess I just wasn... | Corissa apologizes for missing the appointment with Madam because Corissa was ill yesterday. Corissa and Madam set up another appointment and will talk about the project. |
train_5320 | Antonella: Do you have any questions for me?
Natassia: Yes, I've applied for the post of sales assistant here, but I really care about if there are chances of promotion in the company.
Antonella: Yes, we're growing all the time and if you are prepared to move, there are jobs at other branches.
Natassia: Great. And in t... | Natassia has applied for the post of the sales assistant. Antonella answers Natassia's questions about promotion and working hours. |
train_5321 | Kizzie: Hello room service, This is Alice Brown in room 308. We'd like to order some drinks.
Virge: Yes, madam. What would you like?
Kizzie: We'd like to start with fruit juice, apple for me and orange for my daughter.
Virge: Right, madam. Do you want any tea or milk?
Kizzie: No, thank you. Just some lemon tea for my h... | Alice Brown calls the room service to ask for some drinks for her family. Virge answers and takes her order of two juices, tea, and milk, agreeing to bring the drinks by 7:30 AM. |
train_5322 | Kristal: Hey, Jennie!
Jennie: Yeah?
Kristal: I was thinking I'd really like to rearrange the furniture in our living room.
Jennie: Oh ya, how?
Kristal: Move the TV to the corner, where it is now in the middle of the room. It looks like it's the most important thing in our lives.
Jennie: Yeah, you're right, and if we mo... | Kristal wants to rearrange the furniture in the living room for convenience and Jennie agrees. |
train_5323 | Kriste: Hi, Henry. Did you watch the fifty-seventh annual Grammy Awards on TV?
Henry: No, I had to work overtime that night. Did you watch them?
Kriste: Not on TV. I was at the ceremony, so I got to see the performances in person.
Henry: That's amazing! How many awards were there?
Kriste: 83 in all. One more than in tw... | Kriste describes to Henry the fifty-seventh annual Grammy Awards. Henry did not watch it because he had to work overtime that night and will watch it online tonight. |
train_5324 | Fatima: What shall we do when we find a shortage in the shipment?
Allys: You should do one of the two things - either to lodge a claim with the shipowner or with the insurance company.
Fatima: Shall we leave it to the brokers?
Allys: Yes. They usually do it.
Fatima: Do they charge for that?
Allys: Of course. In Europe,... | Allys tells Fatima in detail about how to lodge a claim when a shortage is found and how to prove the ownership of the goods. |
train_5325 | Selene: Here's some flowers, love. Happy Valentine's Day.
Iolande: Those are beautiful. They smell lovely. Thank you.
Selene: This is let you know that I still you after all this years. I knew there are some up and down when I married you, but through at all, you've always been may my Valentine.
Iolande: Oh, sweet. You... | Selene gives Iolande some flowers on Valentine's Day. They express their love for each other after all these years. |
train_5326 | Addis: Recently I have been getting headache and my eyes don't seems to see focus properly.
Oren: When did you last time have your eyes checked?
Addis: Two years ago. At that time I had no problems.Now I can ' t even make out something ten meters away.
Oren: Come over here. I will test your eyes. First cover your left ... | Addis has been getting headaches and eye problems. Oren tests Addis'seyesight. Addis can only read the first three lines. |
train_5327 | Andrej: Ant Shirley, it has been years since we last met. How were you doing in the passing years?
Ant Shirley: Pretty well. What about you?
Andrej: Fine. Where are the other guys?
Ant Shirley: It's a bit disappointing that they are all out for a movie.
Andrej: Bad timing. I want to see them so much. How are they?
Ant ... | Andrej comes to visit Aunt Shirley for help with buying a cheap second-hand apartment as Andrej's going to graduate this summer and Andrej 's salary is low. |
train_5328 | Worden: Now, what seems to be the trouble?
Hanna: It's nothing serious. But I always have a headache, and I haven't slept properly for several weeks. I've also lost appetite and my eyes are burning.
Worden: Mm, you do look rather pale. Let me take your temperature. Would you put the thermometer under your arm, please? ... | Hanna describes Hanna's symptoms to Worden. Worden gives Hanna some tests and diagnoses Hanna as anemic. Worden provides some advice to Hanna. |
train_5329 | Myles: Good morning. What's the matter with you?
Rutledge: Good morning, doctor. I have a terrible headache.
Myles: All right, young man. Tell me how it got started.
Rutledge: Yesterday I had a runny nose. Now my nose is stuffed up. I have a sore throat. And I am afraid that I have got a temperature. I feel terrible.
M... | Rutledge tells Myles about Rutledge's symptoms. Myles gives Rutledge an examination, diagnoses Rutledge' as having influenza, therefore offers some advice as well as a prescription. |
train_5330 | Meghann: Have you washed any clothes yet?
Emmy: No, I've only washed my whites.
Meghann: When you wash your dark clothes, can you put some of mine in?
Emmy: Sure. Is there any extra care that I should take with your clothes?
Meghann: Just make sure you keep it on the gentle cycle.
Emmy: How many clothes of yours do you... | Meghann asks Emmy to help wash some clothes when Emmy washes Emmy's dark clothes. Emmy agrees and asks for some further details . |
train_5331 | Stacie: so, what's new in the kitchen? That refrigerator is new, isn't it?
Rafe: yes. I needed a large one. Before, I had a separate refrigerator and freezer, but this has both combined into one.
Stacie: That's usual nowadays. You've added a few shelves too.
Rafe: yes. You know I've been cooking more kind of food recen... | Rafe shows Stacie Rafe's kitchen. Stacie asks about the new large refrigerator, new shelves, seemingly new cupboard,new pots and pans and utensils. Stacie answers. |
train_5332 | Towney: How much for the bus ride?
Rodie: It's $ 1. 25 for this bus.
Towney: How long have you been a bus driver?
Rodie: I started driving the bus a few months ago.
Towney: Is it fun driving the bus?
Rodie: Not at all.
Towney: I don't think I ever wanted to be a bus driver.
Rodie: I never did either, but it pays the bi... | Rodie tells Towney the fee for the bus ride and says Rodie doesn't find driving a bus fun. |
train_5333 | Hillel: I am so bored all day.
Jimmie: Why?
Hillel: Jack borrowed a large sum of money from me and didn't pay me back.
Jimmie: Don't make a mountain out of molehill. I am sure he will do that on his payday. | Hillel tells Jimmie Hillel's bored all day because Jack didn't pay back the money.Jimmie is sure Jack will pay it back to Hillel. |
train_5334 | Sidnee: I'd like to talk to you about my grades.
Ingmar: Sure! What exactly do you have questions about?
Sidnee: I am worried that I messed up on a test.
Ingmar: Well, let me take a look at my grade book. How do YOU think you are doing?
Sidnee: I think I am doing great, except for that one test!
Ingmar: Well, your scor... | Sidnee wants to discuss Sidnee's grades with Ingmar.Ingmar thinks Sidnee can do a little better and reminds Sidnee to begin with regular attendance. |
train_5335 | Jacquenette: Good morning, Miss Wang. How beautiful you look today!
Miss Wang: Thank you. I'm wearing make-up.
Jacquenette: Who taught you to put on make-up?
Miss Wang: It's me. I have studied make-up at a beauty shop.
Jacquenette: Can you teach me how to do make-up?
Miss Wang: Of course. First, use eye shadow to heigh... | Jacquenette compliments Miss Wang's beauty and asks her about how to do make-up including eye shadow, lipsticks, and long nails. |
train_5336 | Prentiss: Hey Lucas, how was your trip to Paris?
Lucas: It was wonderful, but I was so tired.
Prentiss: Did you go to the top of the Eiffel Tower.
Lucas: Yes, that was the first thing we did. We went all the way to the top. There were visitorsfrom all over the world taking photos there.
Prentiss: What else did you see?... | Lucas tells Lucas about his trip to Paris. He visited the Eiffel Tower and many other places. He felt sick on the third day and tasted French cuisine on the fourth day. |
train_5337 | Steven: Veronica! Veronica! Veronica! Are you OK?
Veronica: Steven! What's going on! Who were those guys? I didn't know you have a gun! What's going on!
Steven: I will come clean as soon as we get to safety, OK? For now, you have to trust me, please! I would never do anything to hurt you.
Veronica: Steven, I. . .
Steve... | Steven and Veronica were being shooted by some men. Steven confesses to Veronica that he's a spy for the Indian government and tells her how he became a spy.He claims his love for her is unexpected but real. Veronica wants to leave the car. |
train_5338 | Shawn: I can't believe it!
Everett: What's wrong? That was a great goal.
Shawn: Yes, but I bet $ 200 dollars on the Cougars!
Everett: Looks like you're going to lose out on this game then.
Shawn: I can't believe it! I thought the Cougars were going to win for sure.
Everett: What were the odds?
Shawn: 20 to 1, in favour... | The Cougars lost the game but Shawn bet $200 on it at long odds. Everett thinks it's too bad. |
train_5339 | Paul: Do you take reservations?
Wyndham: Of course. Reservations aren't necessary, but we recommend them as our restaurant can get quite busy.
Paul: I need a table for two for tonight.
Wyndham: What time?
Paul: We'd like to be seated at 8p m.
Wyndham: Smoking or non?
Paul: Non-smoking.
Wyndham: What name is the reserva... | Paul books a table for two at 8 pm tonight with Wyndham's assistance. |
train_5340 | Tulley: We're trying to get donations.
Hollie: What are you getting donations for?
Tulley: We're getting donations for the campaigns.
Hollie: How much money are you looking to make?
Tulley: As much as we can.
Hollie: Are you doing different fundraisers?
Tulley: We're just going door to door.
Hollie: You should do somet... | Tulley tells Hollie they're trying to get donations by going door to door. Hollie thinks it's not enough and suggests trying a car wash and selling candy. |
train_5341 | Winnah: Hi, are you busy?
Dale: Hi, I was just coming to see you. But since you made the trek to my office, you get to go first.
Winnah: Okay, I'm putting together a report on the Allied Marketing Co. failure, and I seem to have run into a stone wall. Can you help me out?
Dale: Well, I can try, what do you need?
Winnah... | Winnah asks Dale to help with a report on the Allied Marketing Co. failure while Dale requests Winnah to edit the product study. They agree to help each other. |
train_5342 | Mylo: You're right. Watching movies at home is way cheaper than going to the theater, too. I like downloading movies too because it's easy and fast.
Jillene: I agree. And it's very convenient.
Mylo: Have you ever heard of a movie rental company called Netflix? They send the movies directly to your house in the mail.
Ji... | Mylo and Jillene like watching movies at home because it's cheaper, easy, and fast. Mylo recommends Netflix to Jillene. |
train_5343 | Phyllis: May I help you?
Jotham: Yes, please. Can I exchange money here?
Phyllis: Here we can exchange HAD, USD and Euros. Which do you require?
Jotham: To be honest, I really wanted to exchange my GBP, but I suppose USD will be fine. I have some and I just need a little local currency for expenses. Could you tell me w... | Jotham wanted to exchange some GBP for local expenses. Phyllis tells Jotham what currencies they do. Jotham gets 200 USD worth of RMB. |
train_5344 | Maegan: Have you ever been to Japan? I'm going in the fall.
Melodee: Yeah, I've been there twice.
Maegan: Really? Tell me about it. What's it like?
Melodee: Oh, it's fantastic.
Maegan: Where did you go?
Melodee: On my first trip I went to Tokyo, and on my second trip I visited Kyoto.
Maegan: What did you think of Tokyo... | Maegan's going to Japan in the fall. Melodee describes Melodee's two trips toTokyo and Kyoto. Maegan's excited to go. |
train_5345 | Sansone: You voted, right?
Barack Obama: You know I did.
Sansone: Who did you vote for?
Barack Obama: I voted for Obama, of course!
Sansone: Can you believe that he actually won?
Barack Obama: I knew he would win.
Sansone: I didn't think he would.
Barack Obama: He was the top candidate.
Sansone: I figured people wouldn... | Barack Obama voted for Obama. Barack Obama knew Obama would win as he was the top candidate while Sansone thought the contratry because he's African American. |
train_5346 | Leo: John, do you have a minute?
John: Oh, hi, Leo. Sure, what's up?
Leo: Well, I've been meaning to talk to you about the situation in the office.
John: But I'm not in there very often. It's so noisy that I can't work.
Leo: That's exactly what I'm getting at. We're supposed to be able to do our preparation and marking... | Both John and Leo feel that the office is noisy since Jack constantly has students coming in to ask for help. They decide to recommend Jack to use the storage room down the hall. |
train_5347 | Bill Black: Waiter, bill, please.
Waiter: Yes, I'll be with you in a minute. Here's your bill, sir. It's 480 yuan altogether.
Bill Black: What's this for?
Waiter: That's for the wine.
Bill Black: I see.
Waiter: Would you like to put it on your hotel bill?
Bill Black: Yes. please.
Waiter: Your name and room number, plea... | Bill Black asks to add the wine bill onto the hotel bill. The waiter asks for his name, room number and a look on his room card. |
train_5348 | Miss Smith: Hello?
Mr. Gao: Hello, is that Miss Smith?
Miss Smith: Yes.
Mr. Gao: This is Mr. Gao. How are you?
Miss Smith: Not too bad, thanks. And you?
Mr. Gao: Fine. Listen. Are you free on Wednesday night? I'd like to invite you to dinner.
Miss Smith: I'm terribly sorry, but I've already made arrangements for Wednes... | Mr.Gao invites Miss Smith to dinner on the phone. They will meet at 6 o'clock on Thursday night at the gate of Miss Smith's company. Mr.Gao recommends Peking Duck and Miss Smith gladly agrees. |
train_5349 | Mathias: how was school today, Dominic?
Dominic: I hate school!
Mathias: why? What happened?
Dominic: I messed up my mid-term exam so badly today!
Mathias: it's just one exam. Can you re-take the exam?
Dominic: yes, but it's so humiliating! I don't want my friends to know I failed!
Mathias: why didn't you do a good job... | Dominic failed an exam and he thinks it's humiliating to re-take the exam tomorrow, but he didn't study for it last night. Mathias'll help him prepare. |
train_5350 | Marry: It's so hard for me to learn English. Why is it so easy for you?
Avril: I didn't know you were having problems. Maybe it's easier for me because I already speak two languages. But also, I really work at it.
Marry: Well, I always do my homework and go to classes. What else do you think would help?
Avril: Well, yo... | Marry's having trouble learning English. Avril suggests reading newspapers, talking to Americans, and asking for Marry's English teacher for help. |
train_5351 | John Brown: Why, Mary Smith! I haven't seen you for ages. How have you been?
Mary Smith: John, John Brown! It has been a long time, hasn't it? It must be at least a year.
John Brown: No, we talked at the Johnsons' Christmas party last December. Don't you remember?
Mary Smith: That's right. Well, how are you? Still work... | Mary Smith meets John Brown unexpectedly. They haven't met since the Christmas party. They talk about their job and family. |
train_5352 | Trudi: What's the matter?
Neale: I don't know. All of a sudden, the engine died.
Trudi: Well, can you start it?
Neale: No...No, it won't start now.
Trudi: Could we be out of gas?
Neale: No, I'm sure we are not out of gas.
Trudi: Let's check the gas gauge. Oh, see, it's on 'empty'.
Neale: I was sure the tank was half fu... | The engine died on the way to the airport. Trudi finds out they're out of gas. Neale suggests waiting for somebody to pick them up. |
train_5353 | Jean-Francois: Do you like shopping at flea markets?
Manish: l love it. There is always something fascinating to discover.
Jean-Francois: The antiques market here in Paris is very famous. It's called Le marche aux puces de Saint-Ouen.
Manish: That's not very easy to say.
Jean-Francois: It's also known as Les Puces,... | Jean-Francois tells Manish about the famous antiques market in Paris known as Les Puces. |
train_5354 | Cari: This is going to surprise you, but I'm happy. I think you're making the right move.
Fawna: You do?
Cari: Look, maybe I shouldn't tell you this, but I am going over to WebTracker, too.
Fawna: No way! That's great! Then we'll still be together!
Cari: Actually, I'm already working for WebTracker. Vince never want... | Cari is happy that Fawna's also going over to Web Tracker. Cari is actually working there already. Fawna's surprised and excited. |
train_5355 | Forster: Maybe we all will be all things to all men.
Ruby: How terrible!
Forster: But for the life, we'll be changed by this society.
Ruby: I really don't want to go into the world, I feel afraid of it.
Forster: Don't be silly. We have reached the age to take the responsibility by ourselves.
Ruby: I know. | Ruby feels afraid to go into the world. Forster thinks they have reached the age to take responsibility. |
train_5356 | Lucy: The boss had an informal discussion with me this morning, I feel really down.
Libbi: What's up? ?
Lucy: Well, actually I failed to meet a deadline last week and I forgot to answer an e-mail for a VIP customer yesterday.
Libbi: Anything that distracts you from work?
Lucy: Yes, everything. I feel overwhelmed by... | Lucy's down because she failed to meet a deadline.She feels overwhelmed by the daily work. Libbi tells her not to push herself so hard. |
train_5357 | Aili: Our company's wei-ya is tomorrow night! It's your first Chinese New Year in Taiwan--you must be excited!
Diane: Excited? What's there to be excited about? It's just another company dinner, right?
Aili: You have no idea! There's a banquet with prizes, performances. . . you name it!
Diane: Really? What kind of p... | Aili tells Diane about their company's wei-ya, the prizes of which might include a new car. Aili says wearing red underwear may help win the prizes. |
train_5358 | Ikebana: Ikebana, it's an art of flowers and it's quite different from Western style flower arrangement because in Ikebana's theory you can decorate one flower, only with one flower.
Kristine: What's another Japanese art?
Ikebana: Japanese art? Mm, Ikebana! Tea Ceremony!
Kristine: Tea Ceremony! Tell me about Tea Cer... | Ikebana tells Kristine about Ikebana, the Japanese art of flowers, and the Tea Ceremony in Japan. There're some professionals for both flower arrangement and tea ceremony. |
train_5359 | Selie: I plan to emigrate to Canada.
Wes: Have you found a suitable job?
Selie: No. But it is said the welfare in Canada is very good.
Wes: But as to me finding a good job is the most important thing.
Selie: Maybe you are right, so I will try my best to find a suitable job. | Selie plans to emigrate to Canada. Wes suggests finding a good job. |
train_5360 | Jerri: what do you think about this store? I heard it's a posh store that's only got branches in big cities.
Simona: I love this store. The only problem is that it's extremely expensive.
Jerri: don't worry. I've decided that for your birthday I'm going to take you shopping for a new dress.
Simona: really? I thought ... | Jerri takes Simona to an expensive store to buy her a new dress as a birthday gift. Simona chooses a white dress in size 8 which is on a special offer . Simona feels grateful to Jerri. |
train_5361 | Jerrilyn: Excuse me. Can you speak Chinese? I like Chinese very much.
Shawnee: Yes, I'm from Taiwan. I came here to study political science, but my English needs improving. I make too many grammatical mistakes.
Jerrilyn: I want to study Mandarin and international relations. Maybe we could do a language exchange.
Shawne... | Jerrilyn wants to learn Chinese and Shawnee wants to improve English. They decide to do a language exchange for 2 hours per week. They will meet every Monday morning in the cafe. |
train_5362 | Kinna: Next, please.
Morganica: Hi, I bought this DVD player here last Saturday, but it's not working properly.
Kinna: What's the matter with it?
Morganica: Well, several things. First of all, the remote doesn't work.
Kinna: Did you put batteries in it?
Morganica: Yes, of course. But it still didn't work. I couldn't ch... | Morganica tells Kinna that DVD player Morganica bought here last Saturday isn't working properly. Morganica wants to return it. |
train_5363 | Trescha: What are you looking at, Jim?
Jim: I'm reading an article about the world's homeless population.
Trescha: Homeless population?
Jim: Yes. Sociologists define homeless people as those who have no fixed shelter on any given night. These figures show 5 countries with large homeless populations.
Trescha: Wow. That'... | Jim shows Trescha the statistics of 5 countries with large homeless populations. Trescha thinks it unbelievable that there were many homeless people in Germany and France. India tops the list but America has the highest percentage of homeless people. |
train_5364 | Marta: Did you listen to the weather report this morning?
Ailee: Yes, I did. The report says that it will be cloudy in the afternoon. I hope that it won't rain.
Marta: Have you made the sandwiches yet?
Ailee: No, I haven't. I'll start right away. Did you get the soft drinks?
Marta: Yes, I did. They are in the refrigera... | Ailee tells Marta it'll be cloudy in the afternoon. They talk about preparing food, drinks, and tableware. Ailee'll call Nancy to bring wine. |
train_5365 | Mike: What kind of movies do you like Amber?
Amber: For me I like to watch romantic comedies the most. You know girls always dreaming to be a princess and living with her Prince Charming happily ever after. And what about you Mike? What sort of movies do you like?
Mike: Well, I always like detective movies.
Amber: Yeah... | Amber likes watching romantic comedies and Mike likes detective movies. They both like science fiction but Amber feels scared sometimes. Mike suggests watching Star Wars today. Amber agrees. |
train_5366 | Evangelina: Hi, Jane. Look at all the birds on the lake.
Jane: Wow, there are a lot of birds. They're far more active than those at the zoo.
Evangelina: They're pretty, but be careful of them. My friend was bitten by a big bird once. And it really hurt.
Jane: What? How could that happen?
Evangelina: He was feeding some... | Jane and Evangelina are watching birds on the lake. Evangelina tells Jane about Evangelina's friend's experience of being bitten by a big bird. |
train_5367 | Carlynne: Hey, what are you doing?
Corine: I am reading a tourism Journal.
Carlynne: I like New York very much. Is there anymore information?
Corine: No. But remember the Valentine's Day is coming nearer.
Carlynne: Could you recommend me some interesting places?
Corine: How about Las Vegas? There are fireworks, sound a... | There's no new information about New York in the tourism journal. Corine recommends Carlynne Las Vegas but Carlynne doesn't like noisy cities. Corine says Carlynne might find something in the magazine. |
train_5368 | Hallie: Where shall we park our car?
Davin: Oh, park near the sports stadium. There are always a spaces around there.
Hallie: And I want to go to the camera shop, so the sports stadium isn't very convenient for me. Is it possible to park along the street?
Davin: No way, we'll get a ticket. I'll drive through the camera... | Hallie wants to park along the street. Davin tells Hallie they'll get a ticket. Davin'll drive through the camera shop and let Hallie get off. |
train_5369 | Jim: Hey, Karen! You are not really reading that, are you? You haven't turned the page in the last 10 minutes.
Karen: No Jim, I suppose I haven't. I need to get through it, but I keep drifting away.
Jim: So it doesn't really hold your interest?
Karen: No, not really. To be honest, I have to read it for a seminar. I'm a... | Jim catches Karen distracted when reading a book. Karen explains that she doesn't enjoy the course because her parents let her do English instead of philosophy. |
train_5370 | Kelsy: Well, how was your honeymoon?
Layne: It was fantastic! We had such a good time. The only problem was that because it was their high season, we spent hours queuing.
Kelsy: Peak periods always involve hours of queuing. At least you got a nice tan though.
Layne: Yes, Florida had great weather while we were there. Y... | Layne tells Kelsy about Layne's fantastic honeymoon in Florida even though they spent hours queuing. Kelsy shares Kelsy's trip to Bali. Kelsy played table tennis and took many pictures. |
train_5371 | Rebecca: Can you fix the time for the next meeting, Alex? How about June twelfth that's after the trade exhibition?
Alex: I thought something was happening on that day, Rebecca.
Rebecca: Oh, yes. You're right. The people from head office are coming.
Alex: What time does the airplane arrive? Can we have the meeting in t... | Rebecca and Alex try to fix the time for the next meeting. They need John's sales report which won't be finished until June tenth. They finally decide to meet at 2 o'clock on June 17th. |
train_5372 | Bess: You're looking rather pale, why?
Shelton: I couldn't sleep well recently.
Bess: You'd get plenty of sleep for you work so hard.
Shelton: I always drink too much wine in the evening.
Bess: You shan't drink more wine in the evening.
Shelton: Yes, you are right.
Bess: And you'd take some exercise every day.
Shelton:... | Shelton couldn't sleep well. Bess suggests Shelton drink less and take exercise. |
train_5373 | Durante: Our advertisement says English competence is a key requirement of this position. Then how do you think of your proficiency in written and spoken English?
Quinta: I have learned English for 10 years, and I have passed College English Test Band 4 and 6.My spoken English is fairly good enough to express myself fl... | Durante asks Quinta Quinta's proficiency in English. Quinta is good at it and knows some Japanese. |
train_5374 | Tina: Hello?
Kyla: Hey Tina. What are you doing?
Tina: I was just watching TV. What's going on with you?
Kyla: I just watched a movie and I'm scared.
Tina: What did you watch?
Kyla: I saw the Sixth Sense. I didn't know it was going to be so scary.
Tina: I remember that. It was a great movie. But it was definitely scary... | Kyla watches the Sixth Sense and is scared. So Kyla calls Tina to come over and watch a comedy together, and Tina will arrive soon. |
train_5375 | Conni: This is the house I want to rent.
Ardella: Could you tell me the advantages of it?
Conni: No problem. First, it's comfortable and cozy. Second, it has a lovely view of the city. Third, it has all kinds of electric appliances that we need, such as refrigerator, electric stove, heating apparatus, washing machine a... | Ardella lists the advantages of the house Conni wants to rent, but Conni thinks the rent is expensive. Ardella suggests sharing it to decrease the total amount of the rent, but Conni disagrees. Ardella tells Conni it helps to save money on fares, and Conni'll think about it. |
train_5376 | Arturo: How is the project going?
Sergio: Well, frankly speaking, I am running a little behind. It's 40 % done.
Arturo: Do you have any problem during the process? You should speed things up.
Sergio: I have little chance to communicate with colleagues when I have problems. They are always too busy to help a green hand ... | Arturo asks Sergio the progress of the project, but Sergio says no one is willing to help. Arturo suggests Sergio should have good co-operation with other colleagues and read as much as possible to enrich the knowledge. |
train_5377 | Jimbo: Mary, could you please come in for a short while?
Mary: No problem.
Jimbo: Mary, I'd like you to meet Richard, Our new executive in the marketing.
Richard: Nice to meet you, Mary.
Mary: Welcome to our department. I hope you'll like it here.
Jimbo: By the way, Richard will assist me in the planning work. I hope y... | Jimbo is introducing Richard, the new executive, to Mary. Jimbo tells Richard Mary is an experienced secretary and can assist him. |
train_5378 | Mike: Here! Here! Use my card!
Francoise: No, you don't! I should treat my new brother-in-law!
Mike: Not on your life! I'm the best man, so I pay!
Francoise: OK, OK. On one condition.
Mike: What's that?
Francoise: You come back here with me tomorrow, and it's my treat!
Mike: You've got it! But are we coming back for th... | Mike and Francoise are arguing on who treats this time. |
train_5379 | Doretta: Hey, Sandy, what's new? Interested in a movie tonight?
Sandy: I wish I could, but I'm busy. I'm going to work at a soup kitchen tonight.
Doretta: Soup kitchen? Is that a new restaurant or something?
Sandy: Nah, it's a place where homelesspeople go to eat.
Doretta: How did you get involved in something like tha... | Doretta invites Sandy to see a movie, but Sandy will work at a soup kitchen to prepare and distribute food to homeless people. She invites Doretta to join her, but Doretta hesitates. |
train_5380 | David: Mary, how was your date with john?
Mary: It's OK. It seems we have a lot in common.
David: Oh, really? That is great news. What does he look like?
Mary: He is tall and slim, fair-haired.
David: Sounds like he is pretty cute. What do you think of him?
Mary: He is a nice guy and very considerate. I am impressed wi... | David asks Mary her date with John. Mary says it's OK, and she has a good impression of John. Mary's nervous about whether John'll call her, and David tells her not to worry. |
train_5381 | Henriette: I have a suggestion. Why don't we go to a ETV and sing?
American: A ETV? Are you serious? ETV?
Henriette: Yes, why not? Don't you like ETV?
American: I don't know. I never went to one.
Henriette: Never? Really? I'm surprised.
American: Many Americans have never gone to a ETV. It's not an American thing to do... | Henriette suggests going to ETV, but American never went to one. So they'll go to Kts. |
train_5382 | Stearne: What's the Mountaineering Club doing this weekend?
Denyse: We are going to climb a cliff on the Colorado River.
Stearne: How hard is the climb?
Denyse: It is a very difficult climb because there are not many places to put your hands and feet.
Stearne: What did you do last week?
Denyse: We rappelled down the si... | Stearne asks Denyse the activities of the Mountaineering Club. Denyse rappelled down a cliff last weekend and will climb a cliff this weekend. |
train_5383 | Herb: Matthew, do you know much about body language in countries around the world?
Matthew: Sure, I've picked up a few things from travelling around for work. Why?
Herb: Well, I had a meeting today with a woman from Japan and she wouldn't stop bowing! I didn't know what to do!
Matthew: Did you bow back?
Herb: No, I tri... | Herb tells Mathew Herb had a meeting with a Japanese who kept bowing. Mathew says body language is different in Japan, they typically bow to greet and avoid eye contact. Herb thinks Herb should read intercultural communication before meeting someone from another country. |
train_5384 | Dave: Whoa. Now I'm awake! Zina has a secret admirer.
Zina: I really do not have time to deal with some lovesick computer geek.
Dave: I know what you mean. I can't stand computer geeks.
Zina: Sorry, Dave, I didn't mean you. I am just not in the mood for this. I have work to do.
Dave: Who do you think it is? | Dave says Zina has an admirer, but Zina's not interested in computer geeks. |
train_5385 | Roarke: Why do you want to go to the U. S. ?
Alyse: I want to enrich my knowledge in management. The United States is an ideal place for me.
Roarke: What will you do when you come home?
Alyse: Before I work in the office, I was a teacher. So if possible, I'd like to come back to some school to pass on my new knowledge ... | Roarke asks Alyse some questions about Alyse's plan of studying in the U.S., including the reasons, the job when coming home, the supporter, and the staying length. |
train_5386 | Devon: I can't believe my English teacher is making me read pride and prejudice!
Vivi: Why not! It's a classic. In fact, it's one of my favorite novels.
Devon: But it's so old.
Vivi: Don't judge a book by its cover. Do you Kwon what it's about?
Devon: No, not at all.
Vivi: First of all, it's a romance novel, set in the... | Devon's teacher makes Devon read Pride and Prejudice, but Devon thinks the novel is old. However, Vivi likes it and tells Devon it's a romance novel and its main storyline. They plan to watch the movie together after Devon finishes reading it. |
train_5387 | Jeanette: Thanks for inviting me to your friend's wedding. I was surprised to hear the bride and groom talking to each other that way during the marriage ceremony. Is that common?
Lorne: Well, some people use a standard set of words, but many couples today write their own wedding vows.
Jeanette: Your tradition of throw... | Jeanette thanks Lorne for inviting Jeanette to the wedding. Jeanette is interested in the wedding process during which birdseed is thrown. In the end, the niece of Lorne's friend gets the bouquet. |
train_5388 | Shawnee: Can you play tennis?
Lavena: Yes, I can.
Shawnee: It is interesting, isn't it?
Lavena: Yes, it's very interesting.
Shawnee: Can you teach me?
Lavena: Sure. Take the tennis racket. Now, throw the ball up, and hit it with the racket. Like this.
Shawnee: Let me try. Oh, I missed!
Lavena: Throw the ball up high.
S... | Lavena is interested in playing tennis. Shawnee teaches Lavena how to play by throwing up and hitting. |
train_5389 | Jill: Jill, how do you like your new job?
Oralia: I like it. But how did you know about my new job? I wanted to surprise you.
Jill: I just heard through the grapevine something about you landing a job with some travel agency down town. You can still fill me in on tile details.
Oralia: Well, two weeks ago I got a tip ab... | Jill asks Jill about his new job for more details. Jill tells Jill how he changes his job into a secretary. Jill's basically a secretary, but he wants to become a travel agent. |
train_5390 | Orrin: I need to know why I'm being charged $ 10 for a movie that I never ordered.
Odille: Hmm. Your file shows that you watched'Titanic'Monday night.
Orrin: Monday night? Monday night I was at a great concert.
Odille: Well, as they say, garbage in, garbage out. Let me correct this error, please.
Orrin: Thank you. It's... | Orrin's charged the wrong fees and Odille helps refund it with a service charge of 2 dollars. Orrin's annoyed, but Odille explains Orrin has to pay $2. |
train_5391 | Alfonso: I would appreciate it if you could go to the store for me.
Moore: No problem. What do you want me to get?
Alfonso: Here's a list with a few things that I need you to get.
Moore: Did you forget to put anything on the list?
Alfonso: I don't think I forgot anything.
Moore: Would you like me to go anywhere else fo... | Alfonso asks for Moore's help to get things on the list and pick up Alfonso's prescription, and Moore agrees. |
train_5392 | Mr. Green: Miss Gray, would you please type this report for me?
Miss Gray: Of course, Mr. Green.
Mr. Green: Can you print it out before 12 o'clock? I need it this afternoon.
Miss Gray: No problem. I will do it immediately.
Mr. Green: Please double space it and print it out on the laser printer so I can read it easily.
... | Mr. Green asks Miss Gray to type the report and print it double-spaced. |
train_5393 | Claude: Are you ready to order, sir?
Davidson: Yes, I'll have tomato soup and my friend will have mushroom soup.
Claude: Do you want anything to go with soup?
Davidson: Yes, bring us two steaks and two loads of bread, please. | Claude helps Davidson order soup and food. |
train_5394 | Keely: Mom, can we get cable TV or a satellite dish?
Mom: It costs money, dear. What's wrong with the regular television stations?
Keely: The shows are dull and they're too many advertisements.
Mom: Well, you already watch too much TV instead of doing your homework, anyway.
Keely: There're educational stations too. I c... | Keely wants a cable, but Mom refuses because it costs money and Keely'll only watch cartoons and action movies. Finally, Mom agrees to talk with Dad if Keely's grades are good. |
train_5395 | Mauricio: You don't look so good.
Anders: I feel horrible. I think I picked up a bug.
Mauricio: Do you know who you got it from?
Anders: A lot of people in my dorm are sick. Perhaps I picked it up there.
Mauricio: Did you take any cold medication?
Anders: I'Ve been taking vitamin C and zinc and trying to get some rest.... | Anders thinks Anders might catch a cold from Anders's sick roommates. Mauricio suggests rest and liquids, and a pharmacist if home remedies don't work. |
train_5396 | Dieter: Our dinner is ready.
Case: What do we have for the dinner now?
Dieter: Potatoes, tomatoes and cucumber.
Case: Do you feed rabbits?
Dieter: It is said that greens can improve our metabolism. In addition, I want to keep fit.
Case: Where is my favorite white bread? Is it in refrigerator?
Dieter: I didn't buy any o... | Dieter prepares dinner with only vegetables without Case's favorite bread or dessert because Dieter thinks greens can improve metabolism. |
train_5397 | Ruth: My Goodness! What a busy line so early in the morning! Hello.
Basil: Ruth? Basil.
Ruth: Hi, Basil.
Basil: Want a ride to the office?
Ruth: Yes, by all means. I was just about to leave.
Basil: Hold on. Just 5 minutes.
Ruth: I'll wait on the sidewalk. It's very kind of you.
Basil: It's my pleasure. See you.
Ruth: H... | Basil gives Ruth a ride to the office. Ruth'll take report notes in the car, and Basil'll listen to the radio. |
train_5398 | Madelin: Can I help you, sir?
Eugene: Yes. Fill it up, please.
Madelin: OK. What kind of gas do you want?
Eugene: I don't really know. I have just bought this new car. And it's the first time I've gotten gas for it.
Madelin: We have regular, super, and premium gasoline. This is a new car, so I'd recommend premium.
Euge... | Eugene wants to fill the new car with some gas. Madelin recommends premium gasoline and helps Eugene fill it up. |
train_5399 | Orson: I see you just graduated from college. What was your GPA?
Damian: It wasn't as high as I would have liked. It was 2. 5.
Orson: Why do you think it wasn't higher than that?
Damian: I participated in several extracurricular activities. And I worked 2 jobs to put myself through school.
Orson: Wo, wo, that certainly... | Damian tells Orson Damian's GPA and the reason why it's low. |
train_5400 | Josi: Devi, do you have any preference for where you would like to go for dinner for your birthday?
Devi: I don't really know where I want to go. I am having trouble thinking of a particular restaurant.
Josi: There is a great restaurant directory here in the weekend section of the newspaper.
Devi: OK, we could look at ... | Josi asks Devi the restaurant for birthday and Josi suggests checking the restaurant directory. Finally, Devi decides on a Japanese restaurant Shogun. |
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