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train_5401 | Knox: Amy. So, how are you doing?
Amy: Oh, hi Stuart. School is so crazy these days, and when I'm not at school, I'm at work.
Knox: Hey, listen. I'm getting together with Sara and Paul tonight, and a few of our other friends are going to join us. [Oh.] And, we're ... well, we're going out to eat and then catch a movie.... | Stuart invites Amy to go out to eat and catch a movie with friends. Amy refuses at first but later agrees because it's Sara's birthday. Stuart will pick Amy at 6 and they will be back at 10:30. |
train_5402 | Tom: Tom is very excited! Just yesterday he received his doctoral degree and in a few minutes he'll be putting the ring on Sarah's finger.
Sarah: He's really such a luck dog! Sarah is a lovely bride and tonight they are going to Hawaii on their honeymoon! | On getting the doctoral degree, Tom marries Sarah. |
train_5403 | Beauregard: Good afternoon.
Adi: Hello. I wonder if you could help me. I've just arrived here, and I'm looking for some where to stay.
Beauregard: Uh huh.
Adi: Can you tell me where I can find a cheap hotel?
Beauregard: Certainly. There are a few around here, but the nearest and one of the nicest is just around the cor... | Adi is new here and asks Beauregard how to find a cheap hotel. Beauregard recommends the Euro Hotel, and Adi will wander round there to see. Adi asks Beauregard the banks' closing time and how old the town is. |
train_5404 | Jacynth: I just went to the doctor, and he said that according to my BMI, which means Body Mass Index, I am officially overweight. Do I look fat to you?
Bel: I mean, you could lose a few pounds, but I certainly don't think you look fat. Did he suggest anything to help you lose weight?
Jacynth: He just said the usual st... | Jacynth is overweight, and the doctor advises Jacynth to eat healthily and exercise more. Bel suggests eating outside, but Jacynth thinks the gym is a smarter choice. |
train_5405 | Ola: Have you made a reservation?
Liu Fan: Yes, I have booked a table for four. My name is Liu Fan.
Ola: We have had a window table reserved for you. This way, please.
Liu Fan: Thanks.
Ola: You're welcome.
Liu Fan: Can we see the menu, please?
Ola: I'll bring it over.
Liu Fan: Anything good for this evening?
Ol... | Liu Fan made a reservation, and Ola takes Liu Fan to the table and helps order food. |
train_5406 | Tiffany: Tiffany, why are more and more people turning to the Web to find a mate?
Janith: I think that, as more people use the Internet for both work and pleasure, it makes more sense as a tool to connect with people, and the stigma of meeting someone online is reduced.
Tiffany: There are actually special sites for p... | Tiffany asks Tiffany's views on people turning to the Web to find a mate. Tiffany suggests quickly make sure there's a connection in the physical world and gives some safety tips for people pursuing relationships on the Net. Finally, Tiffany shares a successful story. |
train_5407 | Luke: Hey Mike. What are you doing?
Mike: Nothing much. What are you up to?
Luke: I was just concerned about Sam. He hasn't been himself lately.
Mike: He took the civil service exam and failed.
Luke: That sucks. He must feel depressed.
Mike: Yeah. He's been sitting in his room everyday for the last 4 days.
Luke: ... | Sam feels depressed because of a failed test. Luke and Mike plan to take him out to relax. |
train_5408 | Reynolds: It's hard to be optimistic about things with the way the economy's headed... The trade deficit is getting larger, consumption's down, I really think we're headed for a recession.
Schuyler: The economy has been stagnant for a while now. We've been in a recessive state for several months already. What worries ... | Reynolds and Schuyler are discussing the economic recession. Schuyler is worried about the trade deficit and thinks the government should encourage exports. But Reynolds thinks the country needs more jobs. |
train_5409 | Cameron: What are you doing there with your mobile phone?
Connor: I'm moblogging!
Cameron: Moblogging? what does that mean?
Connor: Oh, moblogging is a combination of the word 'mobile' and 'blogging'. It's another form of blogging. Users can publish blog entries to the web from a mobile phone or other mobile devices... | Connor introduces moblogging to Cameron. Moblogging combines 'mobile' and 'blogging' so that it's convenient for Connor to publish blogs anytime anywhere. |
train_5410 | Sidonnie: Are you a blogger?
Ajay: Sure I am. I've been writing a blog for almost three years.
Sidonnie: Oh, it seems that I'm the only one who never blogs. When did you get started?
Ajay: I began blogging when I first went to the US for my graduate stuides.
Sidonnie: What do you usually write about?
Ajay: At firs... | Sidonnie asks Ajay some questions about Ajay's blog. Ajay tells Sidonnie the time when Ajay started blogging, the main content of the blog, the frequency of writing a blog, and Ajay's still updating Ajay's blog. |
train_5411 | Jerry: I really admire you, Diana.
Diana: Why, Jerry? Your words just came out of the blue.
Jerry: You are always happy and able to achieve high scores at school.
Diana: I work very hard and that's it, you know, practice makes perfect.
Jerry: Isn't there anything else?
Diana: I have no idea.
Jerry: You must have ... | Jerry admires Diana for she lives happily and has good grades. Diana owes it to her hard work, slightly high IQ and EQ, and encourages Jerry to work hard. |
train_5412 | Deryl: I want to buy a black suit.
Nilson: Certainty. Do you want double breasted suit or single breasted suit?
Deryl: I prefer single breasted suit.
Nilson: What about this one? It's a very nice 3-piece suit.
Deryl: That looks great. Do you have ties here? | Deryl prefers a single-breasted suit, and Nilson recommends one. |
train_5413 | Anthony: Hi Isabel! You wanted to see me?
Isabel: Yes Anthony, come on in. Have a seat.
Anthony: Is everything okay? You seem a bit preoccupied.
Isabel: Well, Anthony, this is not going to be an easy conversation. The company has made some decisions which will have a direct impact on your employment.
Anthony: Okay.... | Isabel asks Anthony to come and tells him directly that he's fired for being a terrible employee. Anthony resents that. |
train_5414 | Guenna: Are you ready to go shopping?
Arliene: Yes. Oh, I'd put on a coat if I were you. It's cold outside. Look out of the window. It's pouring out there.
Guenna: Maybe we should wait for it to clear up before we go shopping.
Arliene: Well, maybe we should move the car so that it won't be damaged.
Guenna: OK. I'll go ... | Guenna and Arliene are going shopping. Guenna wants to wait till the rain stops, and Arliene suggests moving the car. |
train_5415 | Tom: Hi, Jane. What's so interesting?
Jane: What? Oh, hi, Tom. I am reading an article on the societies of the Ice Age.
Tom: The Ice Age. There weren't many societies then, just a bunch of cave people.
Jane: That's what people used to think. But a new exhibit at the American Museum on Natural History shows that the Ice... | Jane is reading an article about the societies of the Ice Age and tells Tom people that time built shelters and used the sun for heating. Then Tom wants to read the passage. |
train_5416 | Miss Smith: Today, we've invited a former student at our school to speak with us, so pay attention children. Mister Lee is a successful inventor of a popular smartphone app.
Mister Lee: Thanks for having me, Miss Smith.
Miss Smith: We're glad you could take the time. Now, how does it feel to be so successful at such a ... | Smith invites Mister Lee, a successful inventor of a popular smartphone app, to speak with the children. |
train_5417 | Raymund: May I help you?
Jessie: Yes, I would like to buy a swimming suit for my older sister as a birthday present.
Raymund: What size does she wear?
Jessie: Medium, the same size as I do.
Raymund: Would she like this style?
Jessie: No, do you have something different from this one?
Raymund: What about that one?
Jessi... | Jessie wants to buy a swimming suit but isn't satisfied with Raymund's recommendation. Raymund advises Jessie to check in a budget department. |
train_5418 | Allys: Can I help you, sir?
Barrie: I'm looking for some winter clothes for my wife.
Allys: This is a good time to purchase clothes in our shop. We are having a preseason sale on all our winter clothes. Everything for winter is 20% off.
Barrie: I think my wife may favor the sweater in the shop window. Do you have any s... | Barrie is looking for winter clothes for his wife, and Allys shows the sections. Then Barrie pays for a white skirt at 240 dollars after discount. |
train_5419 | Rosa: How was your school today Rosa?
Christie: It was fun. Our class went on a trip to the Museum of Modern Art.
Rosa: So you went there? How did you get there?
Christie: We took the bus it was crowded?.
Rosa: How was your trip to the museum?
Christie: It was great, it is so big that we only saw about half of the pain... | Rosa asks Rosa about her school day. Rosa went to MoMA, and her favorite is the painting by Diego Rivera. Rosa didn't see Rosa's favorite one, so Rosa invites her to go again. |
train_5420 | Dennis: Hello, 75610.
Denise: Hello, Dennis, are you still coming to lunch on Saturday?
Dennis: Well, you know, I'm having a party in the evening. I'm going shopping for it in the morning, so there isn't much time.
Denise: Never mind. Well, come to tea on Sunday.
Dennis: And there's a special TV program I want to watch... | Denise invites Dennis to lunch, but Dennis doesn't have time. Then Denise invites her to have tea and cake on Sunday. |
train_5421 | Sutherland: We're going to France for a couple of weeks in September. Tickets are a bit cheaper then.
Renato: Yeah. And the weather is agreeable, too. Are you staying on the coast or are you going to visit lots of different places?
Sutherland: Well, the village we're hoping to stay in isn't far from the coast. It's pro... | Sutherland tells Renato Sutherland's plan of traveling in France for a few weeks in September. |
train_5422 | Marcia: I want to send some money to Australia. Could you handle it for me?
Pammi: Yes, madam, how much would you like to remit?
Marcia: 2, 000 AD $.
Pammi: Which would you like to remit, by mail or by cable?
Marcia: What is the difference between them?
Pammi: The cable will take less time for your account, in the mean... | Pammi helps Marcia send some money to Australia and tells Marcia the difference between remitting by mail and by cable. |
train_5423 | Janenna: Hey, May, look, Is that the the poster of the movie we saw yesterday?
May: Yes, that's right. That's the poster of the The Witch.
Janenna: May, I really regret watching it with you last night.
May: Did it scare you?
Janenna: Of course not. I just thought the movie was... boring.
May: Boring? Come on, you clutc... | Janenna and May watched a scary movie yesterday. Janenna says it was boring. May invites Janenna to watch scary movies tonight and Janenna pretending to be not scared. |
train_5424 | Ekaterina: I still have a question to ask you.
Fred: It's my pleasure!
Ekaterina: How much luggage can I take for my flight?
Fred: It is allowed to carry 55 pounds for each passenger.
Ekaterina: But if I have more than 55 pounds, what can I do?
Fred: You will have to pay some for every extra pound.
Ekaterina: How about... | Ekaterina asks Fred how much luggage can Ekaterina take for the flight. |
train_5425 | Yvonne: Oh, my god! I look so old. I look as if I were 40. I think it's time for some plastic surgeries. I'm tired of these wrinkles and sagging skin.
Cilka: I don't see any wrinkles or sagging skin! You'd better stop being so ridiculous.
Yvonne: Anyway I think I need a nose job and some breast implants as well.
Cilka:... | Yvonne wants to have plastic surgeries because Yvonne thinks Yvonne looks old. Cilka prevents Yvonne to do that. |
train_5426 | Davoud: How's it going?
Joycelin: I'm in a good mood today, actually. How about you?
Davoud: To be honest, I'm a bit fed up.
Joycelin: What's wrong?
Davoud: There's a girl in my company that I really like but I always get shy when she is around.
Joycelin: I see! Do you want to ask her out?
Davoud: Sure, but how?
Joycel... | Davoud likes a girl in the company but feels shy to talk with her. Joycelin tells Davoud to get the girl to notice Davoud first and make the first move. |
train_5427 | Rockefeller Center: Could you please reserve a taxi for me?
Katleen: Do you think a private vehicle might be more to your liking?
Rockefeller Center: A private vehicle? No, thanks, I won't need one.
Katleen: Even better than a private vehicle is a limo. How does that sound?
Rockefeller Center: T A X I, please.
Katleen:... | Rockefeller Center asks Katleen to reserve a taxi rather than a private vehicle to head for Rockefeller Center. |
train_5428 | Noel: Do you have any hobbies? What is it or what are they?
Tina: I am interested in watching TV or other relaxing games.
Noel: How do you spend your spare time?
Tina: I usually read or entertain myself.
Noel: What kind of books are you interested in?
Tina: My favorite books are those about detectives.
Noel: Well, thos... | Noel asks about Tina's hobbies, how Tina spends the spare time, the books Tina's interested in and how does Tina entertain. |
train_5429 | Jenny: Morning, Bob. Fancy meeting you here!
Bob: Morning, Jenny. Haven't seen you for ages!
Jenny: Well, I thought I'd come to see you, so here I am.
Bob: You did give me a surprise. How have you been?
Jenny: Fine, just fine. And you?
Bob: Not so well. I've come down with the flu.
Jenny: I'm sorry to hear that. Take c... | Bob and Jenny greet each other. Bob invites Jenny to have a drink tonight and will pick Jenny up. |
train_5430 | Melinde: Do you have a bf?
Donielle: Yes, I had a bf before.
Melinde: Why you say bf before?
Donielle: We parted from each other last month.
Melinde: Have you got a new one?
Donielle: Mmmm, no. How about you?
Melinde: I am single, I have no real of, only an E-gf, that is you.
Donielle: Haha, so you are my E-bf.
Melinde... | Melinde and Donielle are talking about their ex. Then Melinde shows love to Donielle and Donielle agrees to be Melinde's girlfriend. They become extraordinarily happy and kiss each other. |
train_5431 | Mrs. Turnbull: Hello, Mrs. Turnbull. How are you?
Simmonds: Fine, thanks. How's your boy, Jack?
Mrs. Turnbull: He's a bit tired. You know, he goes to school at eight o'clock every morning. He doesn't get home till after four. then he does his homework after tea. It often takes him a couple of hours to finish
Simmonds: ... | Mrs. Turnbull tells Mrs. Turnbull that Mrs. Turnbull's boy is tired because of the tiring school schedule and homework. Mrs. Turnbull also tells Simmonds how does Jack go to school. |
train_5432 | Lauraine: Come and sit down. Would you like a drink?
Stacia: Oh, yes please! I'd love a gin and tonic.
Lauraine: Do you like olives? Or would you prefer crisps?
Stacia: Oh, just olives please. What music is this?
Lauraine: Do you like it? It's Irish music.
Stacia: It's great! Where did you get the CD?
Lauraine: Arm - I... | Lauraine makes a drink for Stacia and tells Stacia where did Lauraine get the CD. Then Lauraine invites Stacia to see some photos. |
train_5433 | Jilli: Did you watch television last night, Charles?
Charles: Yes, I did.
Jilli: It was a good game, wasn't it?
Charles: Oh, I didn't watch the football match. I wanted to but my wife preferred to see the old film.
Jilli: What a pity. It was quite exciting. Both teams played very well.
Charles: How did it finish?
Jilli... | Jilli wants to talk about the good football game, but Charles watched a movie instead. However, Charles and his wife didn't enjoy it. |
train_5434 | Theresa-Marie: Would you like something to eat?
Sinead: Thank you. No. I'm late for dinner at my house. I really have to go.
Theresa-Marie: Would you like to call home?
Sinead: I'd appreciate that.
Theresa-Marie: Please use the phone.
Sinead: Thanks. | Theresa-Marie suggests Sinead use the phone to call home for Sinead's late. |
train_5435 | Yance: Could you help me prepare for my presentation on Friday?
Istvan: I would love to help you prepare for your presentation.
Yance: I hate to ask you to do something like that.
Istvan: This will not interfere with my work. I promise you that.
Yance: When could we get together?
Istvan: I could easily give you some ti... | Yance asks Istvan to help prepare a presentation. Istvan agrees and asks Yance to write down some problems Yance has. |
train_5436 | Jervis: This is today's schedule. At eight thirty, conference with the department managers. At 9 o'clock, live for the workshop where you'll award prizes to the stafffor preventatives.
Jerry: That's great. What are the prizes?
Jervis: 3000 RMB as bonus for each person.
Jerry: To encourage the staff increases.
Jervis: O... | Jervis tells Jerry about today's schedule of Jerry in detail. |
train_5437 | Mollee: I don't have my homework today.
Fons: You usually are good about turning it in ; what happened?
Mollee: I was really sick.
Fons: But couldn't you have done it when you felt better?
Mollee: Yes, I probably could.
Fons: You have already missed one other assignment ; when can I expect the make-ups?
Mollee: Next cl... | Mollee doesn't finish homework because of sickness. Fons asks Mollee to get the make-ups and next week's assignment in. |
train_5438 | Carlena: May I speak to Mr. Thomas?
Arlo: Unfortunately, he has left for the day.
Carlena: I hate to trouble of you. But it is urgent. Please leave this message into him
Arlo: I'll make sure he gets the message. | Carlena leaves a message to Mr. Thomas via Arlo. |
train_5439 | Jerri: OK. Here's the final drawing! It's for the trip!
Arlyne: And the winner is. . . Vivian, again! I don't believe it!
Jerri: Our red underwear didn't do any good at all!
Arlyne: Well, there are still some consolation prizes. We can go up to the front and pick them up.
Jerri: So, what did you win?
Arlyne: A lousy de... | Vivian wins again and Jerri and Arlyne only get consolation prizes. They want to know her secret of winning. |
train_5440 | Shelli: This is the last of the milk.
Carlen: I know. I intend to go to the store today.
Shelli: Would you get some of that new cereal we saw advertised on TV?
Carlen: Which one?
Shelli: You know. . . the one with the silly ad about how vitamins jump up and down.
Carlen: Oh, you mean'KIKES'?
Shelli: Yeah. That's the on... | Carlen intends to buy some milk. Shelli asks Carlen to buy the new cereal advertised on TV. |
train_5441 | Doris: Hello!
Mike: Hello, is Doris available?
Doris: This is Doris. Who's calling please?
Mike: Hi, Doris, this is Mike calling from Parker's Dentistry. I'm calling to confirm your appointment for tomorrow morning at 9 am with Dr. Parker.
Doris: Oh, I almost forgot. Thank you for calling to remind me. Actually. I do n... | Mike calls Doris to confirm the appointment with Dr. Parker and Doris wants to change the time because there is a scheduling conflict. Then Mike changes his appointment to tomorrow afternoon. |
train_5442 | Madelena: Hi, I'm back! Hmm. . . your hair is pretty damaged, and you've got split ends.
Gwendolin: Really? What can I do?
Madelena: Well, the trim should fix the split ends, but you might need a deep conditioning treatment.
Gwendolin: Umm, OK. Whatever you think will help.
Madelena: I'm also going to add some layers t... | Madelena suggests Gwendolin trim the split ends, have a conditioning treatment and add some layers. Gwendolin also asks for thinning shears on top. |
train_5443 | Andriette: I feel absolutely horrible. My temperature is 41 degrees Celsius, and I've got a headache and a runny nose.
Devin: Do you have any other symptoms?
Andriette: I've also got a terrible stomach-ache. Is my face still swollen?
Devin: Just a little. Has your toothache gone now?
Andriette: Yes, for the most part. ... | Andriette tells Devin about Andriette's symptoms of a headache, a runny nose, a terrible stomach-ache and a toothache. Then Devin asks Andriette to take another dose of tablets and suggests some soup for Andriette's itchy nose. |
train_5444 | Phaidra: Now then, Mr. James, what seems to be the matter?
Mr. James: I just can't sleep, doctor.
Phaidra: I see. And how long have you had this problem?
Mr. James: Oh, for about two months now.
Phaidra: And how about your work?
Mr. James: Well, I have been working a lot lately-10 to 11 hours a day.
Phaidra: Maybe you ... | Mr. James cannot sleep and Phaidra advises him to take a holiday to relax or consider a job change. Mr. James feels it's hard to do so. |
train_5445 | Iolanthe: Excuse me. I'm wondering if you could tell me how to find a place where I could have my shoes fixed. I'm new in this city.
Marve: Of course. You can always look in the yellow pages and the back of the telephone book under shoe repair.
Iolanthe: The yellow pages and the back of the telephone book under shoe re... | Iolanthe asks Marve where Iolanthe can fix shoes. Marve suggests looking in the yellow pages but Iolanthe doesn't have one, then Marve recommends a shop near the police station. |
train_5446 | John: John, it's 7:30. I wonder how much later they are going to be?
Ivett: Oh, you know Terry and Susan. They never arrive on time.
John: Yes, but half an hour late! My dinner will be ruined.
Ivett: Oh, maybe they got stuck in traffic. You know what the traffic is like at this time of day.
John: Yes, but they said the... | John complains to John that Terry and Susan arrive late for dinner. John suggests John give a call to them to check if they're in. |
train_5447 | Orsa: Merry Christmas, Ms. Luo! Come in.
Ms. Luo: Thank you. Merry Christmas! Here's something for you and your family.
Orsa: How nice of you! I'll open it now. Oh, it's lovely!
Ms. Luo: The basket will be just right for sweets.
Orsa: Thank you very much. Is it from China?
Ms. Luo: Yes, it's from Sichuan. It's woven of... | Ms. Luo comes to Orsa's house and gives Orsa a basket made of bamboo from China as a Christmas present. Orsa likes it. |
train_5448 | Dietrich: When do you usually go to the bank, John?
John: Anytime I have to. Why did you ask?
Dietrich: You'd better avoid Friday mornings. I'm reading an interesting book these days. And it says most robberies happen on Friday mornings. | Dietrich tells John not to go to banks on Friday mornings according to a book. |
train_5449 | Nikoletta: Oh. Hi there. A beauty, isn't she?
Frances: Well ...
Nikoletta: Do you want to take her a test ride?
Frances: Well ... Um. How old is it?
Nikoletta: Well, it's only three years old?
Frances: And what's the mileage?
Nikoletta: Uh, let me check. Oh yes. 75,000 miles.
Frances: 75,000 miles? That's quite a bit f... | Nikoletta invites Frances to have a test ride on the car and shows the mileage of the car, how to open the door and how to start the car. Frances asks Nikoletta about the price and the maintenance service included and then Frances thinks the price is out of the price range. |
train_5450 | Saxon: Dad, can I go to a movie this week with Shannon?
Dad: Here. Try this. It's called a book. [Ah, Dad!] Moby Dick. An American classic. [Dad!] Okay. Let me look at the schedule here. Hmm. When are you thinking about going to the movie?
Saxon: Uh, we're thinking about seeing a movie on Wednesday after school.
Dad: W... | Saxon wants to watch a movie with Shannon this week but Dad tells Saxon about Saxon's schedule of each day in a week and what Saxon has to do and study. Then Dad agrees that Saxon can watch the movie on Saturday evening at five o'clock and tells Saxon to get money from the family bank vault for buying the movie tickets... |
train_5451 | Abby: Mom, I don't want to eat vegetables. Can I have dessert now? I love chocolate cake!
Mom: You can have some fruit for dessert. If you eat an apple, I might let you have a small piece of chocolate cake. | Abby wants to have dessert. Mom gives a requirement. |
train_5452 | John-David: Do you carry black ink?
Igor: The ink should be next to the paper clips and thumb tacks in the stationary section, sir.
John-David: I've looked for, but I didn't see any black ink.
Igor: Then I'm afraid there's none in stock.
John-David: Well, I'll settle for blue-black. I'll also take a dozen airmail e... | Igor helps John-David to find the things John-David needs. They both think it's hard to find the way around the store. |
train_5453 | Frank: Frank's getting married, do you believe this?
Marilyn: Is he really?
Frank: Yes, he is. He loves the girl very much.
Marilyn: Who is he marring?
Frank: A girl he met on holiday in Spain, I think.
Marilyn: Have they set a date for the wedding?
Frank: Not yet. | Both Frank and Marilyn are surprised that Frank's getting married. |
train_5454 | Zina: Dave, wake up.
Dave: Whaah? Zina? What time is it?
Zina: It's seven-thirty. I want to know who left this note on my desk.
Dave: What note? I can't see. I just pulled an all-nighter.
Zina: It's a little green post-it note, stuck right in the middle of my computer screen.
Dave: And? What does it say? Isn't the... | Zina asks Dave who left the note on her desk, but Dave doesn't know. |
train_5455 | Libbie: Excuse me, madam. Is this seat taken?
Dolores: No.
Libbie: Do you mind my sharing the same table with you?
Dolores: Of course not. There are so many people here today.
Libbie: Yes. I can't even find a seat. | Dolores agrees to share a table with Libbie. |
train_5456 | Mary Chang: Hello. I'd like to change my reservation for March 19. My name is Mary Chang.
Dora: Ah, yes, Miss Chang. What seems to be the problem?
Mary Chang: Well, I'd like to change the date to March 20, and make that for two singles, not one.
Dora: Very well. That can be arranged. | Dora helps Miss Chang change the reservation and make that for two singles. |
train_5457 | Nitin: I see you've brought something to occupy your time while we wait. Good. We may be here for a long time.
Lily: Yes, Papa. I brought the catalog for the next college we're going to visit -- the one in New Hampshir.
Nitin: Maybe we won't have to wait long. We've only been here fifteen minutes. I heard that the peop... | Lily and her papa are waiting for the dean. They think that Chinese are more punctual while Americans are more casual. Though they've been waiting for a while, the dean thinks they arrive early. |
train_5458 | Allan: I wonder if I can ask you a question.
Darelle: Ask me a question? What do you want to know?
Allan: Well. . . er. . . it is just. . . just that I. . .
Darelle: Just what? Stop beating around the bush. Tell me what you want to know.
Allan: I. . . er. . . I just want to know if you could lend me a few bucks.
D... | Allan wants to borrow a few bucks from Darelle but Darelle refuses because of the money Allan borrowed last time. |
train_5459 | Jordy: Would you mind taking your feet off the table, Mike?
Mike: Not at all. But I've found satisfaction in it!
Jordy: Do you put your feet on your own table?
Mike: No, I never do that.
Jordy: Why not?
Mike: I don't want to mark my table, of course.
Jordy: Well, will you please put them down?
Mike: I'm sorry. I... | Jordy comes back early and asks Mike to take his feet off Mike's table. |
train_5460 | Lynnea: Does your child still believe in Santa Claus?
Viviene: Yes. She believes everything about him.
Lynnea: How sweet.
Viviene: Yes. If she doesn't believe it, Christmas won't be so exciting to her.
Lynnea: When are you going to tell her that Santa Claus doesn't exist?
Viviene: I'm not going to tell her. She wi... | Viviene tells Lynnea Viviene's daughter still believes in Santa Claus and won't tell her its inexistence. |
train_5461 | Joella: Excuse me. How much is the chocolate bar?
Libbey: One dollar.
Joella: So, I can have five for five dollars?
Libbey: Actually, you can only have four.
Joella: Oh, yeah. I forgot tax. Give me four then, please.
Libbey: Okay. Thanks. | Joella buys four chocolate bars with tax included from Libbey. |
train_5462 | Tasha: Have we done everything on the list?
Aimee: We haven't booked our hotel room yet. But I'll do that by telephone tonight.
Tasha: We were going to look for another chair for the living room, but I'm too tired to think about that now. Let's have lunch.
Aimee: What time is it? It's only 12:30. I told Howard we'd mee... | Tasha asks Aimee to have lunch first before booking the hotel room and looking for another chair for the living room. Aimee reminds Tasha of a meeting with Howard and having lunch together. |
train_5463 | Mike: A tiring work day is finally over. Hey, Mike, look at this. I like it a lot.
Sheri: I do too. It's my favorite kind of food. Let's call Qiang Mai Restaurant for home delivery.
Mike: Great idea. Their food is always good. I eat there a lot.
Sheri: Well, what would you like tonight?
Mike: I feel like having some so... | Mike and Mike want to order food for home delivery but they have no money. Then they decide to eat at home. |
train_5464 | Manish: Do you know the first McDonald's restaurant had no seats for customers to sit on?
Lindsey: In that case, people had to stand eating, didn't they?
Manish: No, most people bought the food and took it away. And that's the way Mac and Dick thought of to avoid washing the dishes.
Lindsey: That's a good idea, but who... | Manish tells Lindsey how Mac and Dick thought of to avoid washing the dishes and why there're so many chain stores of McDonald's. |
train_5465 | Dwayne: Lucy, how was your first day of school?
Lucy: It was great, dad.
Dwayne: What classes did you have?
Lucy: Well, I had English from 9:00 o'clock to 11:00 o'clock, art from 12:00 o'clock to 2:00 o'clock and math from 2:30 to 4:30.
Dwayne: What do you think about the teachers?
Lucy: They are all good teachers. I d... | Dwayne asks about Lucy's feelings on the first day of school and the teachers of the classes. |
train_5466 | Jeannine: Sam, I heard your band is going to play at the student center this Friday night. When will it begin?
Sam: It begins at 7:30 and will last for an hour. It'll be my last time to play in the band, you know.
Jeannine: What? I cannot believe it. Don't you love music?
Sam: I do love music, but I just can't be a ful... | Sam tells Jeannine that he will leave the band because he has to study to enter the college and the band has found a new guitarist. Sam will join a band after entering college, which Jeannine thinks the right decision. |
train_5467 | Fletch: What happened to your eye?
Jo: Nothing really, I went to kiss my daughter on the cheek last night, and she reached up to stop me. One of her fingernails scraped my eye.
Fletch: That sounds painful, it wasn't too bad at first, but the next morning. It really hurt.
Jo: You'd better see a doctor. There might be a ... | Jo's eye was scraped by the fingernails of Jo's daughter and Fletch suggests Jo see a doctor. |
train_5468 | Anne: Hello Roger this is Anne.
Roger: Oh, hi Anne, how have you been? And how's your new apartment?
Anne: Well, that's what I'm calling about, you see, I've decided to look for a new place.
Roger: Oh, what's the problem with your place now? I thought you liked the apartment.
Anne: Oh, I do, but it's too far from the s... | Anne wants to change the apartment because it is far from the school. Roger knows an apartment that satisfies her requirements. |
train_5469 | Jordan: What are you reading, Jenny?
Jenny: The advice page in the newspaper. It's called 'Ask Alice'.
Jordan: Why do you even read that stuff.
Jenny: I don't know. It's amusing. People have the strangest problems.
Jordan: Like what?
Jenny: This woman, for example, she's pregnant and she found out she was having a girl... | Jenny is reading the advice page in the newspaper and tells Jordan an example. She tells Jordan she just wants to read something light and amusing. |
train_5470 | Sonya: I need to go to the ATM.
Florenza: So, why don ' t you?
Sonya: I have no idea how to use the ATM.
Florenza: What do you mean?
Sonya: This will be my first time using an ATM.
Florenza: I can help you with that.
Sonya: Explain to me how to use it.
Florenza: Just put your card into the machine.
Sonya: Now what do I... | Sonya needs to go to the ATM but doesn't know how to use it. Florenza offers the instructions. |
train_5471 | Tami: Do you have sport shirts for ladies?
Carlye: There are different types. Which one do you like best?
Tami: I think the red one fits me well. Can I try it on?
Carlye: Surely, of course.
Tami: Where is the fitting room?
Carlye: It's there, near the mirror. | Tami is going to try on a red sport shirt. |
train_5472 | Dr. Green: Hi Benjamin. My name is Dr. Green. What seems to be the matter?
Benjamin: I've been feeling pretty ill for a few days now.
Dr. Green: what are your symptoms?
Benjamin: I feel chilly, I've got cramps, I keep throwing up, and I feel dizzy and tired.
Dr. Green: it sounds like you might be a bit dehydrated. Do y... | Benjamin tells Dr. Green he's been feeling pretty ill. Dr. Green asks for more details and decides to take some blood and run some tests on Benjamin. |
train_5473 | Oreste: I'm going to the bank.
Micky: What do you need to do?
Oreste: I need to withdraw some money.
Micky: How are you going to do that?
Oreste: I'll just use the ATM.
Micky: What's that?
Oreste: It's the Automatic Teller Machine.
Micky: It gives you money?
Oreste: I just insert my debit card into the machine.
Micky: ... | Oreste needs to withdraw some money from the ATM and introduces the ATM to Micky. |
train_5474 | Donna: Nathan said he didn't have any fun at his new school this week. Do you know why?
Idelle: I think he hasn't made any new friends yet. He's just a little lonely.
Donna: He really misses his friends from our old neighborhood.
Idelle: Without a doubt. Maybe if he knew he doesn't have to give up any of his old friend... | Donna and Idelle are talking about helping Nathan who transferred to a new school to overcome loneliness by keeping in touch with his old friends. |
train_5475 | Britni: How long will it take to learn English? Will I be able to take other courses next semester or will English take up all of my time?
Jacqueline: It's hard to say. Language isn't like other studies.
Britni: You mean I could finish this course and still not know English? You'Ve got to be kidding!
Jacqueline: I'm no... | Jacqueline tells Britni it is hard to say how long it will take to learn English and learning a language requires lots of practice. |
train_5476 | Belvia: Guess who I saw yesterday?
Marty: I don't know. Who?
Belvia: Avril Lavigen!
Marty: The Canadian rock singer? But I heard you had a part-time job yesterday. How did you see her?
Belvia: Yeah, I worked as temporary staff in her concert. Look, her poster, a CD. . .
Marty: So you're a big fan, eh?
Belvia: Not reall... | Belvia tells Marty the experience of seeing Avril Lavigne when working as a temporary staff in her concert. Belvia thinks she looked sweeter but didn't take photos with her. |
train_5477 | Addie: What's the weather today?
Vince: It's fine today.
Addie: What was the weather like yesterday?
Vince: It rained all day yesterday. The weather was awful last week.
Addie: What will the weather be like tomorrow?
Vince: It's going to be sunny tomorrow. | Vince tells Addie the weather today, yesterday, and tomorrow. |
train_5478 | Sergei: I watched a very interesting documentary about plants yesterday evening. It was called ' unusual plants ' and looked at several species of plants from around the world which have unusual features.
Susan: Really? Tell me about some of the plants they showed.
Sergei: Well. There was one type of plant that catches... | Sergei tells Susan that Sergei watched an interesting documentary called 'unusual plants', including a plant that catches insects and eats them, flowers that only provide nectar to one type of butterfly or bee, and cacti. |
train_5479 | Rolland: Do you know the highest mountain in the world?
Zhumulangma: Yes. It is Everest, also called Zhumulangma in China. It is 8, 844. 43 meters above the sea level.
Rolland: Wow! That must be really awesome to stand on the top of the mountain to overlook the earth.
Zhumulangma: Actually, it is impossible because the... | Zhumulangma tells Rolland Everest is the highest mountain in the world and many people conquered it in history. |
train_5480 | Lily: Oh. It looks like Jack is going to make his annual speech.
Nadya: Couldn't he wait until we're finished eating?
Lily: Yeah. I'm still hungry, but I guess it's kind of rude to keep eating while he's talking, huh?
Nadya: Can you even hear what he's saying?
Lily: No. He's so far away I can hardly see him! Let's keep... | Lily and Nadya decide to keep eating because they can't hear Jack's annual speech. |
train_5481 | Anallise: How about your grades of study?
Elissa: I have been doing quite well. As reach 90 % and Bs reach 100 %. And I'Ve been awarded Zu Jingle Scholarship two times.
Anallise: Besides your major, do you know some in other fields?
Elissa: Yes. To develop my knowledge, I studied Economics, Business Administration and ... | Elissa tells Anallise that Elissa's grade is good and develops knowledge of economics, business administration and accounting. Elissa also has experience of being a student leader. |
train_5482 | Mrs. Smith: Robert, this is my friend, Mrs. Smith.
Robert: Hi, Nice to meet you.
Anestassia: Nice to meet you too.
Robert: Mrs. Smith, what do you do for work?
Anestassia: I'm a doctor.
Robert: Oh. Where do you work?
Anestassia: New York University hospital in New York City. What do you do?
Robert: I'm a teacher.
Anest... | Mrs. Smith introduces Robert and Mrs.Smith to each other. They tell each other their jobs and ages. |
train_5483 | Marylee: I am keen on a coat on www. dingding. com. But it requires having an online banking account. Is it necessary?
Jaquenette: Indeed. Online banking enables you to make on-line shopping.
Marylee: Do you know how to get the bank account?
Jaquenette: Bring your ID card and fill out a form. That will be fine.
Marylee... | Jaquenette tells Marylee how to open an online bank account which is necessary for online shopping. |
train_5484 | Polly: Hi, Dave. You're early.
Dave: So you knew it was me?
Polly: I had an idea.
Dave: Look, before we get into the secret admirer thing, I want to talk to you about WebTracker.
Polly: I'm sorry. I know you feel betrayed.
Dave: So you're really planning to quit invoking and switch over to WebTracker?
Polly: My mind is... | Polly admits to Dave Polly's determination to quit invoking and switch over to WebTracker. |
train_5485 | Jerry: I haven't got enough for prosecuting him.
Lora: Why don't you find someone who is in the know.
Jerry: 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 sectary, Lora? She knows a lot about him.
Jerry: Thanks for reminding me. She's the right pers... | Jerry hasn't got enough for prosecuting a certain man. Lora suggests asking his former secretary, Lora. |
train_5486 | Judith: Has anyone told you about Jessica's party coming up?
Daisie: I was told about it already. I'm just waiting for my invitation.
Judith: Is that right? I already got my invitation from her earlier.
Daisie: I believe that she will give me the invitation today.
Judith: Are you even going to go?
Daisie: Yeah, it soun... | Judith got the invitation to Jessica's party, while Daisie is waiting for the invitation. They both look forward to the party. |
train_5487 | Harrie: Here is the document you asked for this morning.
Kristin: Oh, you are so efficient. I thought you might give it to me tomorrow. Thanks.
Harrie: You're welcome. You know, these days I have been reflecting on my biggest weakness procrastination. The more I think about it, the more I hate myself for being so disor... | Harrie wants to get rid of procrastination and decides to make plans and set priorities. Kristin thinks it's good for Harrie. |
train_5488 | Housekeeping: Housekeeping. May I help you?
Ambrose: Yes. This is room 804. I can't find my coat. I was wondering if it's in the lost and found.
Housekeeping: I can check for you. Could you describe the coat?
Ambrose: It's a light blue coat. It's got a hood and a big silver zipper.
Housekeeping: When was the last time ... | Ambrose phones to Housekeeping for Ambrose's lost coat. Housekeeping asks for more details and will check the lost and found. |
train_5489 | Jillayne: May I have a word with you?
Corbin: You've called me at a bad time. I'm writing a report and have to finish within an hour.
Jillayne: You really like leaving things to the last minute.
Corbin: I know this is a terrible habit. | Jillayne wants to talk to Corbin, but Corbin's writing a report to meet a deadline. |
train_5490 | Miss Jean: Good morning, Miss Irene. This is your first day to work here. I hope you will like your job.
Miss Irene: Good morning, Miss Jean. I think I'll enjoy working with you.
Miss Jean: This is your desk. Sit down here please.
Miss Irene: Thank you.
Miss Jean: Miss Irene, your main duty is to answer phone calls and... | Miss Jean greets Miss Irene on her first day to work and introduces Miss Irene's duties to her. |
train_5491 | Ralina: How are you paying for your college education?
Amelina: My expense for every semester is almost $15,000. At the start of each semester my parents pay the $10,000 in tuition. I also get $2,000 in financial aid. I have to earn the rest myself.
Ralina: How do you do that?
Amelina: I have a part-time job at a hotel... | Amelina tells Ralina Amelina has to do part-time job to earn the rest expense for Amelina's college education. Amelina sticks to Amelina's budget and tries to save money in watching movies, eating, transportation and clothes. |
train_5492 | Henry: I think that intermarriage is a good idea. After all, we are living in a cosmopolitan country. We have so many different races living together peacefully, don't we? It is nothing new to us, and I feel that inter- marriage will work out
Axel: Personally, I feel that it is not a very sound idea. It is difficult fo... | Henry thinks that intermarriage is a good idea while Axel thinks the opposite because Axel thinks it is difficult for two people of different religions to live together and shares some experience of being a child of a mixed marriage. Finally, they reach an agreement that intermarriage can lead to happiness or sorrow, d... |
train_5493 | Cyril: I can't find my purse.
Gayle: Oh, no. Maybe you left it at the bank. You took it out when you cashed the cheque.
Cyril: But I remember having it after that.
Gayle: Well, you paid for the coffee when we were in that coffee shop. Remember?
Cyril: That's right. I remember feeling it to my pocket as we walked out.
G... | Cyril can't find Cyril's purse. Cyril and Gayle think Cyril may have left the purse in the bookshop and Cyril will call the bookshop. |
train_5494 | Eberhard: So, what is your schedule like every day?
Whittaker: Well, uh, I get up around a quarter to six ( 5:45 ) in the morning.
Eberhard: Wow! That's kind of early.
Whittaker: A little. Then, I eat a quick breakfast, and I catch the bus at, uh, 7:00. It takes about 20 minutes to walk to the bus stop.
Eberhard: That'... | Whittaker tells Eberhard that Whittaker gets up around 5:45 am, catches the bus at 7:00, works at the library from 8:00 to 11:15, has classes from noon to 5 pm, eats dinner around 6:15, and does work out with friends around 7:00 three days a week. On Wednesday nights, Whittaker has guitar lessons and Whittaker only see... |
train_5495 | Lady: Hi, taxi.
Ricki: Good morning, Lady. Where do you wanna go?
Lady: I want to go to this place.
Ricki: You want to go to No. 22 Xiangyun Dajie?
Lady: Yes, yes, No. 22 Xiangyun Dajie.
Ricki: I am sorry. I don't know where that is. I only know where Xiaoyun Road is, but I've never heard of Xiangyun Dajie.
Lady: ... | Lady wants to go to No. 22 Xiangyun Dajie, but Ricki doesn't know where it is and suggests Ricki asking other taxi drivers. |
train_5496 | Corrianne: Welcome!
Jedediah: Would you give me a bottle of beer, please?
Corrianne: With ice, sir?
Jedediah: No, ice will spoil the taste.
Corrianne: Anything else, sir?
Jedediah: Yes. Something non-alcoholic, please.
Corrianne: Fruit juice, milk or mineral water?
Jedediah: A glass of juice please.
Corrianne: ... | Jedediah orders beer and juice with Corrianne's assistance. |
train_5497 | Theo: Excuse me. . .
Dion: Yes, sir. How may I be of service?
Theo: I would like to return this item. . . Are refunds allowed?
Dion: Certainly. The customer is always right, we are here to serve you. Is there a reason that you would like to return it? Did you have problems with our product or services?
Theo: No, no... | Theo wants to return an item and get refunds because of the wrong size. Dion is assisting Theo. |
train_5498 | Luke: Hi, Anna. I haven't seen you for ages. Where have you been?
Anna: I've been away on holidays for sometime.
Luke: No wonder I haven't seen you recently. Where did you spend your holidays?
Anna: I went with my husband. Our first stop was Bangkok. We stayed there for 5 days. Then we flew to Hong Kong, stopover fo... | Anna tells Luke she and her husband went to Bangkok and China on holiday. Luke tells Anna he doesn't travel much. |
train_5499 | Hadria: So, you friend's getting married on Saturday. What have you bought her as a wedding gift. I find is so hard to choose the right gift.
Adolphe: My friend and her fiance had a really good idea. They have cut out pictures from catalogues and pasted them in a notebook. The picture are of things they want. People s... | Adolphe tells Hadria about the notebook made by Adolphe's friend and her fiance in which there are pictures of things they want as wedding gifts. Adolphe then tells Hadria she bought them a sewing machine. |
train_5500 | Dougie: This is how a holiday should be. Relaxing on the beach with a nice cool drink.
Rhonda: Isn't it wonderful here? The kids are enjoying themselves in the swimming pool. I hope it's safe.
Dougie: Don't worry about them. They're very responsible. Besides, there are many people there and there's lifeguard employed... | Dougie and Rhonda are enjoying themselves on the beach. They talk about the kids' safety and their plans for this evening. |
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