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train_5501 | Ernie: I would much rather see her once or twice and not do anything about it. what could I about it anyway?
Janie: Don't say things like this. Please be confident. I think you still have the chance to win her love, unless you don't love her anymore.
Ernie: Don't you think she is a bit out of my way?
Janie: In some ... | Ernie complains to Janie of pursuing a girl. Janie tells him to give up this feeling. |
train_5502 | Bill: Hilda, I know you're busy and I really hate to bother you, but...
Hilda: What is it, Bill?
Bill: Well, I was hoping you could give me a ride to the airport.
Hilda: Can't you take the subway?
Bill: My flight is early in the morning on Sunday. I don't think the subway is open then.
Hilda: Well, I've got tons of hom... | Bill requests Hilda to drive him to the airport in the early morning on Sunday because he's afraid there won't be a subway or taxi available. Hilda's busy with her schoolwork, so she recommends her neighbor. |
train_5503 | Tony: Lucy, I heard that you got a new job. Is that true?
Lucy: Yes, Tony. I am working as a guide in our city's museum. I introduce unexplained pictures, items and things to the visitors.
Tony: But that is a hard job. You know, you will have to learn about history.
Lucy: I know. I like reading about the past. When I r... | Lucy tells Tony she got a new job as a guide in the city's museum and she enjoys the job and gets some work experience. |
train_5504 | Peter: Congratulations on winning the speech contest, Peter!
Kurt: Thank you.
Peter: Could you tell me some important factors in delivering a successful speech?
Kurt: Well, basically 4 points. Pronunciation, intonation, a well written essay and proper body language.
Peter: But how do you use body language properly?
Kur... | Peter, who won the speech contest, tells Peter four important factors in delivering a successful speech and what he benefits from this experience. |
train_5505 | Meggi: Shall I phone and tell your secretary you're not coming today?
Fayth: Yes, please, dear. Tell her I've got a cold and a headache, but I hope to be back in a day or two. You better say I'm staying in bed.
Meggi: But you not in bed. Do you want me to tell a lie?
Fayth: Oh, it's only a very little one, dear. I'm no... | Fayth asks Meggi to phone and tell Fayth's secretary that Fayth's not coming today due to illness. Meggi then offers Fayth some boiling water to make Fayth feel better. |
train_5506 | Barbara: Hello, Richard. Nice to meet you.
Richard: Hi, Barbara. Haven't seen you for ages!
Barbara: I've just come back from Canada. I was helping in a research program and I stayed in a town near Toronto for 2 months.
Richard: Oh, how nice! Did your program go smoothly?
Barbara: Yes, and I'm going back in March to co... | Barbara tells Richard she was in Canada to help in a research program and she enjoyed the stay, especially Thanksgiving Day and Boxing Day. |
train_5507 | Adolfo: What are you going to do for the project?
Bryn: I don't know. I was hoping you could help me think of something.
Adolfo: Well, you're such a good artist. You could talk about watercolor while you're doing one in front of the class.
Bryn: Maybe, but what if I make a mistake in front of everyone?
Adolfo: Come on,... | Adolfo suggests Bryn doing the art project by showing the same subject in different materials to show the advantages and disadvantages. |
train_5508 | Parke: So, eh, could you tell me something about the job?
Steve Wallace: Sure, it's working behind the box office, selling tickets to people that come in to buy a ticket to go and see a film.
Parke: Ok, and what are the hours I'd have to work?
Steve Wallace: Well, it's just from 4:00 till 6:00 Monday to Friday.
Parke: ... | Steve Wallace tells Parke about the details of the job Parke is interested in and tells Parke how to apply for it. |
train_5509 | Mead: What are you doing there with your mobile phone?
Harris: I'm moblogging.
Mead: Moblogging? What does that mean?
Harris: 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.
Mead: S... | Harris tells Mead about moblogging. Harris introduces the origin and advantages of moblogging and tells Mead how to publish words and photos. |
train_5510 | Corissa: Hi, Jack. Are you in town for another job interview?
Jack: Yes, I'm pretty hopeful this time. I've just finished my second interview with this company.
Corissa: That sounds great. I hope it works out for you, but wasn't expensive just getting here?
Jack: No. In fact, the company is paying all my expenses. They... | Jack tells Corissa about his second interview with the company. Corissa hopes the interview goes well and wishes Jack good luck. |
train_5511 | Anette: What a beautiful necklace!
Corrine: It was my grandmothers'.
Anette: She gave it to you as a birthday gift?
Corrine: No, she gave it to me before she passed away.
Anette: I see. That's a beautiful vase. Is it from your grandmother, too?
Corrine: No, it comes from China. My husband went to China on business last... | Anette admires Corrine's necklace given by her grandmother and vase bought from China. |
train_5512 | Jasmine: Dad, may I have a pet? My friend Susan got a puppy for her birthday.
Alain: That was nice. But a puppy takes a lot of work. I don't have the time to walk him.
Jasmine: I could look after a puppy. I would take him for walks.
Alain: In the rain, every day, I would have to go with you. But I have to work hard in ... | Jasmine wants to have a puppy. Her dad refuses because he doesn't have time and there is not so much room in their apartment. Her dad suggests having a rabbit instead. |
train_5513 | Dirk: Hello, auntie. Is Andy in? I want to invite him over for the weekend. The great young singer Justin Bieber is giving a performance in the concert hall nearby.
Dore: Oh, thank you, Dirk. But I don't think Andy will be able to make it.
Dirk: Why? Doesn't he like Justin Bieber?
Dore: He does like him. But there's so... | Dirk invites Andy to the performance of Justin Bieber for the weekend, but his aunt says Andy won't go because there's something wrong with Andy's stomach. |
train_5514 | Shilpa: It's our tenth anniversary. Where would you like to go this time? I can take 5 days off work. That will give us 9 days in total, including the weekends before and after.
Emelyne: Somewhere warm and full of sunshine. How about Bali?
Shilpa: It's close, only a 2 hour flight from here, but that place is too expens... | Shilpa and Emelyne are talking about where to enjoy themselves for their tenth anniversary. They finally decide to go to Thailand. |
train_5515 | Marv: Can you believe the school year is almost here?
Otis: I know. Every time I walk by our new school, I get a little anxious.
Marv: Why? Everything is going to be so much better.
Otis: Really? I heard it is a lot of extra work.
Marv: Relax. We'll get used to it, apparently there was a huge computer room we can study... | Otis is anxious about going to a new school and Marv comforts Otis. Marv tells Otis about the facilities of the new school, and then they talk about what art courses they are going to choose. |
train_5516 | Alands Morrissette: Excuse me, I'm looking for the Alands Morrissette album Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie.
Caspar: Let's see. If we have it, it should be over there under M. ( He looks through the Cds. ) Hmm, it looks like we've sold out of that one, but we should be getting some more copies in soon. If you want, ... | Alands Morrissette asks Caspar about the Alands Morrissette album, the new Sting album and the jazz section. |
train_5517 | Laura: Can you tell me what's included in your warranty?
Vinnie: Certainly. The product has a two-year guarantee. If it breaks down during that period we offer a replacement unit completely free of charge. Our products are very reliable but we recommend you take out an extended warranty. This covers you for a further t... | Vinnie tells Laura that the warranty includes a two-year guarantee and all parts and labor. An extended warranty covers 2 years further. The service is available for 24 hours. |
train_5518 | Claude: Oh, come on, Ultraman!
Ultraman: What's up, Bro? What's in the bulletin?
Claude: It says that there will be a blackout from 5 p. m. to 7 p. m. in our neighborhood today.
Ultraman: Blackout? Even the TV has the limit.
Claude: Don't you know you will look like a monster in the blackout?
Ultraman: Oops, no, Daddy ... | Claude and Ultraman can not see the TV show and cannot use the air-conditioner because of the blackout. So they decide to play barbie in the neighborhood. |
train_5519 | Kincaid: How old is Keith?
Lauree: He's 21. How old is James?
Kincaid: He's a year older than Keith, but he looks younger.
Lauree: How's your father?
Kincaid: He's fine. He retired last week. It's a turning point in his life. Now he can relax and enjoy his retirement.
Lauree: He can spend more time with his grandchildr... | Kincaid and Lauree talk about the age of Keith and James. Kincaid tells Lauree Kincaid's father wants to have an active retirement. |
train_5520 | Ray: Hello! How do I get more amenities?
Housekeeping: I'm sorry, sir. I'm not sure I understand.
Ray: I'm talking about the free stuff, like soap and shampoo.
Housekeeping: Oh, I see. So, you're saying that you've already run out of your amenities.
Ray: No, no. I've got plenty left.
Housekeeping: Now I'm confused agai... | Ray wants more amenities which confuses Housekeeping. Housekeeping finally understands what Ray needs is free souvenirs and asks the housekeeping to bring Ray souvenirs. |
train_5521 | Warren: I wonder if you could allow us any discount for this commodity. It's the general practice that wholesalers usually get some discount from manufacturers or suppliers.
Bryn: As a rule, we don't allow any discount.
Warren: But we usually get a discount of 3 % to 5 % from our other suppliers. Actually, some discoun... | Warren wants some discount to promote sales, but Bryn doesn't agree with that because it's the lowest quoted price. |
train_5522 | Dan: You're working hard, George. What are you doing?
George: I'm making a bookcase. Give me that hammer please, Dan.
Dan: Which hammer. This one?
George: No, not that one. The big one.
Dan: Here you are.
George: Thanks, Dan.
Dan: What are you going to do now, George?
George: I'm going to paint it.
Dan: What colour are... | George tells Dan he's making a bookcase and going to paint it pink for his daughter. |
train_5523 | Margette: Can I help you?
Len: I'd like a pair of sports shoes.
Margette: Well, we have all kinds of sports shoes. Could you tell me what kind of sport you usually do?
Len: I just like jogging.
Margette: OK, then you can buy a pair of jogging shoes. Here are jogging shoes. Which pair do you like best?
Len: Er. . . , th... | Len likes jogging so Margette recommends jogging shoes. Len buys a blue pair. |
train_5524 | Glen: May I help you?
Otis: I'd like to withdraw some money.
Glen: Please fill in the slip, stating the exact amount you wish to withdraw.
Otis: All right. And here's my bankbook. Is that all?
Glen: Your ID card, please.
Otis: Oh, yes. Here it is.
Glen: Do you want large ones or small ones?
Otis: Four in hundred, one i... | Glen helps Otis withdraw some money, change some U.S. dollars to pounds and tells Otis today's exchange rate. |
train_5525 | Marcelo: Jack, what are you doing?
Jack: I am reading.
Marcelo: I can see that. But why are you reading advertisements for houses for sale? Are you buying a house?
Jack: No, not yet. But I like to see what is available.
Marcelo: Can I have a look as well?
Jack: Of course, have a seat.
Marcelo: Oh, this one looks really... | Jack is reading the advertisement for houses and Marcelo wants to have a look as well. Jack wants the wooden house and invites Marcelo to a barbecue. |
train_5526 | Lili: How do you do, Mr. Smith? This is Lili. I'm calling to thank you for the wonderful dinner we had yesterday. I enjoyed it very much.
Mr. Smith: You're welcome. I'd like you to join us for dinner again sometime.
Lili: Thank you, Mr. Smith. I'm returning to China today.
Mr. Smith: Today?
Lili: Yes. I appreciate all ... | Lili is calling to thank Smith for the dinner and help in the past time. |
train_5527 | Dorey: So Chris, I've heard that you're from a big family. How many people?
Chris: Nine total. Seven children and my parents.
Dorey: Seven children? That's a lot. Why did your parents have so many?
Chris: Well, my mother came from a big family, and wanted to have one of her own. My father was an only child, and didn't ... | Chris tells Dorey that he has a big family with 7 children. Thus there are a lot of problems like privacy, personal property and an age gap of 18 years old. They always dress in elder's clothes and live with a tight budget. |
train_5528 | Tammie: What are you reading? You've had your nose buried in that book since last night.
Quinton: This book is so good. I just can't put it down! It's called'The Power of One'.
Tammie: I haven't read a book like that for as long as I can remember.
Quinton: Me either. From the very first page, this author just pulled me... | Quinton is indulged in a book that Tammie never reads but wants to borrow. Tammie tells Quinton not to tell Tammie any details. |
train_5529 | Mr. Parry: Well, thank you. Mr. Parry, for all your information. Just one more question.
Kelcy: Yes, sir?
Mr. Parry: Do you play any sports or games?
Kelcy: I used to play football regularly when I was at university. And I used to do athletics in the summer.
Mr. Parry: And what athletics did you play? Can you remember?... | Mr. Parry asks Mr. Parry does he play any sports or games and reminds Parry to play in the company sports teams. |
train_5530 | Shaina: The Spring Festival is drawing close. By then we will have five days off. I am expecting it.
Jasmine: Can you tell me something about the Spring Festival?
Shaina: Just like you celebrate Christmas, we celebrate our lunar New Year's Day, the Spring Festival. It is a time for the family members and relatives to h... | Jasmine introduces the Spring Festival to Shaina. Jasmine tells Shaina the children usually play firework and will get the lucky money from their grandparents and parents at the Spring Festival. |
train_5531 | Mike: What do you say we stop in at that Burger King over there and grab a bite?
Sibley: Forget it! If you think I'd ever set foot that inferior restaurant again, you gotta be nuts. Last time I ate that food, almost vomited. The service in there is terrible. It was the first time I ever stiffed a waiter
Mike: Yeah, not... | Mike suggests going to Burger King but Sibley refuses. Mike will treat Sibley in a lavish place. |
train_5532 | Roland: Good morning, you look very tired.
Nicolette: Yes, I nearly didn't sleep last night.
Roland: Did you hold a party or something else yesterday?
Nicolette: No, I just watched Supergirl, and it began too late in the night. I was too excited to get asleep after one o'clock.
Roland: I don't like this program, becaus... | Nicolette looks tired since Nicolette watched Supergirl last night. Roland doesn't like it for there're constant arguments between the judges. |
train_5533 | Shirley: Hello, 8520388 2.
Maria: Hi, this is Maria. Is that Shirley?
Shirley: Hi, Maria, this is Shirley.
Maria: Shirley, do you know today's homework from our economic law class? I have written it on a piece of paper but I can't find it now.
Shirley: Hold on for a moment please. I'm fetching my textbook.
Maria: OK.
S... | Maria calls Shirley to ask about today's homework from the economic law class. Maria also asks about the Economic Law of China but Shirley says there isn't such a code. |
train_5534 | Theodora: What's that?
Nelia: It's a surprise!
Theodora: For me?
Nelia: Yes. Let's go inside and you can open it up.
Theodora: Wow! It's big! What could it be?
Nelia: I'll give you two clues. First, it cost more than $ 250. And second, it's not big, but fat.
Theodora: What does that mean, not big but fat? You didn't bu... | Nelia gives Theodora a surprise and asks Theodora to guess. |
train_5535 | Ingmar: I believe you ordered the Grand Slam breakfast.
Doyle: Oh, good! You know, I am looking at my plate and I ordered scrambled eggs, not fried.
Ingmar: Oh, I just noticed that I accidentally brought you your friend's breakfast.
Doyle: I can just trade with him, thank you.
Ingmar: And pancakes for you, sir.
Doyle: ... | Ingmar brings Doyle fried eggs and pancakes by mistake. Doyle will trade them for scrambled eggs and waffles. |
train_5536 | Nonah: Is anybody here?
Ricki: Coming. What do you want today?
Nonah: Quite a lot. I need one pound of potatoes, three pints of milk, a dozen eggs and one pound of tomatoes.
Ricki: Our fruit is very fresh today. Do you want some?
Nonah: How much are the lemons?
Ricki: Three for ten cents.
Nonah: Give me a dozen lemons.... | Nonah buys potatoes, milk, tomatoes and lemons from Ricki. |
train_5537 | Emlynne: Good morning, can I help you?
Shaylyn: We'd like to buy some furniture for our new house.
Emlynne: Here are several sets of furniture, including sofa, dressing table, wardrobe, and sideboard. How about this one?
Shaylyn: We like a larger wardrobe. | Shaylyn tells Emlynne Shaylyn wants a larger wardrobe. |
train_5538 | Oriental Hotel: Hello, Oriental Hotel.
Mr. Cook: I'd like to speak to marked Baker, please.
Oriental Hotel: I'm sorry, Mr. Baker's not in. May I take your message?
Mr. Cook: Yes, tell him Mr. Cook called and ask him to return my called as soon as he back.
Oriental Hotel: Alright. Mr. Cook, I have Mr. baker called you b... | Mr. Cook tells Oriental Hotel to leave a message to let Mr. Baker call back. |
train_5539 | Blare: Something's burning?
Luelle: Oh, my bread!
Blare: Mm, I love burnt bread.
Luelle: Curse this oven! Curse it!
Blare: But I prefer burnt bread.
Luelle: Curse the worst oven in the world.
Blare: Wonderful! A perfect piece of bread!
Luelle: There are thirteen of them. Oh, have another. Have a third, if you like, hav... | Luelle bread is burnt and curses the oven. But Blare likes the burnt bread. |
train_5540 | Ilysa: Hey, Ann, I am really sorry about last night. I shouldn't have said those things to you.
Ann: I am sorry too. I know we've been talking about this beach trip for a while. I should have told Bob I was busy this weekend.
Ilysa: don't be silly. You guys should spend as much time together as you can. Besides we can ... | Ann says sorry to Ilysa because she can't go to the beach with Ilysa as planned. She invites Ilysa and the guy from the bar to join her and Bob to go to the beach together. Ilysa will think about it. |
train_5541 | Jyoti: this is the route I thought we could take on our hike on Saturday afternoon.
Lynne: how long is it altogether?
Jyoti: it's about six or seven miles. That's about the kilometers.
Lynne: that sounds OK. So, we start here at the car park and walk along the path to the waterfall.
Jyoti: right. Then we turn left and ... | Jyoti is introducing the hiking routine to Lynne. They will start at the car park, walk along the path to the waterfall, turn left and walk up this small hill and then down to the church, finally back to the park through a cave. |
train_5542 | Saxe: My minibar is completely empty.
Nevins: Everything in that minibar has been consumed, sir?
Saxe: Everything's gone.
Nevins: Is there anything special you'd like?
Saxe: Just bring me three bottles each of Jim Beam and Perrier.
Nevins: Okay, sir. Three of each. Would you like anything else?
Saxe: The fruit basket w... | Saxe's minibar is empty and orders 6 bottles of wine and apples from Nevins. |
train_5543 | Paul: Paul would be much wiser to stay in this country for another year to finish his master's degree than to rush home and take over his uncle's business now. Don't you think so?
Joannes: Oh, I couldn't agree with you more. | Joannes agrees with Paul that it's wise for Paul to stay. |
train_5544 | Roland: Good evening. I'd like to ask you a few questions about the robbery.
Josy: Of course, officer. Come in.
Roland: Tell me what happened.
Josy: Well, last night I left work early. When I reached home, I saw that the lights were on in the library.
Roland: What did you do then?
Josy: I went and looked in the library... | Josy tells Roland about the robbery. Josy saw a tall man with red hair ran away from the library. |
train_5545 | Adela: Could you suggest some ways to bring family members closer together?
Meira: Well, I feel it is very important for families to have regular meals together. One of my good childhood memories was dinner with my parents and two sisters. Because my husband and I both worked and our three children were busy with their... | Meira tells Adela regular meals are important for families. Meira at first set a fixed time but everyone was unhappy. Then everyone told their most convenient days and Meira chose the two best ones. Now they really enjoy family dinners. |
train_5546 | Mary Smith: Please, please, can you help me? Someone just stole my camera.
Jilli: Calm down, Madam. Now you said your camera was stolen.
Mary Smith: Yes. It was a petards, DF, Super.
Jilli: Color?
Mary Smith: Black.
Jilli: And how much was it worth?
Mary Smith: I only bought it last month. It costs 380 pounds.
Jilli: R... | Mary Smith tells Jilli her camera was stolen in the city center. The camera is black and the stealer was a young man wearing a green T-shirt. Jilli will contact Mary if Jilli has news. |
train_5547 | Mrs. Franks: Now, Mrs. Franks, I just like to read your statement back to you, and then you can write your name on it.
Doretta: Fine.
Mrs. Franks: I was standing in front of the Second National Bank building at about 8:50 am, I saw a small red car heading for the cross roads of Churchill Avenue, and York Road, it was c... | Mrs. Franks reads Doretta's statement back to Doretta and then Doretta can write Doretta's name on it. Doretta says the statement is right. |
train_5548 | Analise: What would you like to drink?
Marya: I feel like a cup of black tea.
Analise: Wouldn't you like something to eat?
Marya: Yes, I'd like a portion of that strawberry tart.
Analise: Right. I'll see if I can catch the waitress's eye. | Analise asks Marya what to drink and eat. |
train_5549 | Babs: Do you take a bus to and from work?
Emmanuel: Yeah, everyday. And there's only one choice. All the other buses are going the other direction.
Babs: Hmm. I have the same problem. When I leave work, it's always rush hour. So the buses are always crowded.
Emmanuel: Oh, yeah, it's terrible. I will tell you the fun... | Babs and Emmanuel both agree the bus in the rush hour is very crowded. Babs can't even stand on one foot and Emmanuel says sometimes people are so tightly packed that some girl's behind was pressed against Emmanuel's front. |
train_5550 | Jane: Wake up, Erik, time to rise and shine.
Erik: Huh, oh, hi, Jane. I must have fallen asleep while I was reading.
Jane: You and everyone else. It looks more like a camp-ground than a library.
Erik: Well, the dorm's too noisy to study in, and I guess this place is too quiet.
Jane: Have you had any luck finding a ... | Erik hasn't found a topic for his paper yet and Jane suggests the ancient civilizations of Mexico but there's too much to cover. Erik advises her to focus on Yucatan and she agrees. |
train_5551 | Janella: So click here, then up to the top.
Corissa: Er. . . Hum. . . Got it.
Janella: Then open that window. Yeah, that one.
Corissa: Right!
Janella: And that's it. You're done.
Corissa: I see what you mean. That was pretty easy after all. | Janella teaches Corissa to operate the computer. |
train_5552 | Hollie: Is this your new teacher?
Essy: Yes, it is.
Hollie: Is she short?
Essy: No, she's average.
Hollie: What color are her eyes?
Essy: They're dark gray.
Hollie: What color is her hair?
Essy: It's blond.
Hollie: And how old is she?
Essy: I don't know. | Hollie asks Essy about the new teacher's height, age, etc. |
train_5553 | Alec: Hi Amanda, how are you? I've missed working with you and the whole gang since my transfer last week.
Amanda: We've missed you too. The office just isn't the same without you. How is your new job?
Alec: It's great. I really get to focus on what I like to do and everyone has been very nice and welcoming. However,... | Alec complains to Amanda that in her new department everyone has to contribute ten dollars whenever someone's celebrating a birthday. Alec doesn't want to spoil the mood of celebration but she thinks it's unreasonable. |
train_5554 | Jacqueline: Have you ever witnessed any crimes or accidents?
Maura: I don't quite remember. Why did you ask that?
Jacqueline: I was taking a walk in the park early this morning when suddenly I heard someone calling 'help'. I rushed over and saw a man beating a woman.
Maura: Oh, my. What did you do?
Jacqueline: I gu... | Jacqueline tells Maura Jacqueline witnessed a man beating a woman. Jacqueline was stunned for a moment but quickly got help. |
train_5555 | Marcus: Good morning, sir. Is there anything I can do for you?
Avraham: Yes, I would like to have a suit made to measure.
Marcus: Sure. How do you like your suit?
Avraham: I want a single breasted suit. Here is the cloth. | Marcus'll help Avraham have a suit made to measure. |
train_5556 | Timotheus: What courses are you going to take next year?
Libbi: Well, I am certainly going to take chemistry and physics, but I haven't decided on the other subjects yet. I'd like to take English.
Timotheus: Why are you going to take english with chemistry and physics?
Libbi: Because I want to study english literatu... | Libbi tells Timotheus Libbi'll take English with chemistry and physics. Libbi wants to be a research chemist after graduation. |
train_5557 | Maynard: Hi, what will you do with your broken cell phone?
Mikako: I'll throw it away. I don't need it anymore.
Maynard: Don't throw away electronic waste carelessly. It's dangerous to the environment.
Mikako: You mean, I should keep these useless things at home?
Maynard: I'm not saying that. But do you know that every... | Mikako'll throw away the broken cell phone but Maynard says it'll pollute the environment. Maynard suggests selling it and Mikako agrees. |
train_5558 | Stacey: Uh, you just called the police. Before we can help you, we need to check on a couple of things. Could you describe the man who robbed you in the street in a bit more detail please?
Swen: Yes, he had dark skin and short brown hair?
Stacey: But did you notice his clothing?
Swen: Ah, he was wearing a white T-shirt... | Swen tells Stacey the robber had dark skin and wore a white T-shirt. Swen can't remember whether he wore jeans but Swen says he's very young. |
train_5559 | Malva: Next. Eh, your passport please.
Shane: OK, here you are.
Malva: Eh, what is the purpose of your visit?
Shane: I'm here to attend a teaching convention for the first part of my trip, and then I plan on touring the capital for a few days.
Malva: And where will you be staying?
Shane: I'll be staying at a hotel down... | Shane tells Malva Shane comes to the country for a convention and will stay in a hotel. Shane only takes some personal belongings and Malva thinks everything is fine. |
train_5560 | Jacquelynn: Hello, Rick, I've come to say goodbye to you.
Rick: Are you going back to your country Canada?
Jacquelynn: No, I'll travel in Europe with my parents as this term is over. I want to go to France. But my parents prefer Germany. We'll travel for 2 month.
Rick: Wow, the whole summer vacation. Wish you an enjoya... | Jacquelynn'll travel to Europe and says goodbye to Rick. |
train_5561 | Ethel: Hi dear, I'm tired and don't want to cook. Shall we have dinner in a restaurant?
Jacquie: Oh, I forgot to tell you. Jane and Bill invited us to dinner this evening. I promised we'd go.
Ethel: Good. You know, I love Jane's cooking. What's the time?
Jacquie: 6:30 PM. Bill said we could go to the bar together after... | Jacquie tells Ethel Jane and Bill invited them to have dinner together. Ethel and Jacquie will buy some roses for Jane. |
train_5562 | Tony: Tony, we should have a look at the schools before deciding where we move. Our daughter needs to have a good education.
Deb: Right. I've got some information about some schools in Brighton from the district office.
Tony: Good. It appears there are five high schools, three state schools and two private.
Deb: I don'... | Tony and Tony are talking about which school their daughter should go to. Tony wants her to a state school and Deb also wants it to have vocational training. They compare different schools and finally choose Brighton Art School. |
train_5563 | Ansley: Hi Hannah, how are you?
Hannah: Not too bad. The first day back is never easy, bud.
Ansley: Oh, of course. You're just back from holiday. I bet it was quiet in the office last week. I was in India, Martin in Mexico, you in Greece. So how was it?
Hannah: Fantastic. We flew to Crete.
Ansley: Did you stay in a hot... | Ansley and Hannah go back to school from holiday. Ansley asks Hannah about her trip to Greece. |
train_5564 | Minda: Well, here, we are not too crowded.
Robb: Great. Let's order quickly so we can chat a little.
Minda: OK. What are you in the mood for?
Robb: Something light. I went out for pizza at lunch and I'm still full.
Minda: There are 3 salads or you could have soup and a sandwich.
Robb: What are you having? A hamburger I... | Minda and Robb are ordering food. Minda'll order the chicken salad and coke. Robb'll have spaghetti, coffee and iced water. |
train_5565 | Lucy: Didn ' t you punch in this morning, Monica?
Monica: Sorry, I don ' t know the rule about punching.
Lucy: That ' s ok. I should have told you earlier. This is a company rule.
Monica: Do we also need to punch out after work?
Lucy: According to the company rule, we should punch in before 8 o ' clock and punch out af... | Lucy tells Monica to punch in before 8 and punch out after 5. The lunch break is 11:30-13:00, sometimes overtime is needed. |
train_5566 | Mina: I am sorry to trouble you, but there's a lot of noise in the next room.
Roch: Oh, is there? Which room is it?
Mina: It's. I think, neighbours on the right.
Roch: You mean the room thirteen-thirteen?
Mina: I'm not sure, but I think so. I'm very exhausted, but I can't sleep.
Roch: All right, ma'am. I'll check and t... | Mina asks Roch to check room 1313 because it is noisy and Mina couldn't sleep. |
train_5567 | Lorie: Hello, again. Did you discuss everything with your colleagues?
Ethan: Yes, yes. It seems that everything is settled.
Lorie: Have you decided how you would like the salaries paid?
Ethan: We have discussed it and decided that at the moment we would like the salaries to be paid into the employees's accounts, whethe... | Ethan tells Lorie they decided to have salaries to be paid into the employees' account and they'll possibly become new customers of the bank. |
train_5568 | Penelopa: How do you spend your day, Helen?
Helen: Well, on weekdays I get up around ten. Then I read the paper for an hour and have lunch at about noon.
Penelopa: Really? What time do you go to work?
Helen: I start work at three.
Penelopa: And when do you get home at night?
Helen: I get home pretty late, around midnig... | Helen tells Penelopa she works from 3 pm till late and she is a TV announcer on KNT. |
train_5569 | Marchall: Good morning, Passport, please.
Dorris: Here you are.
Marchall: Ah, thank you. Please bring your luggage here for inspection.
Dorris: Ok. But is there anything wrong?
Marchall: It's just a regular inspection. Do you have anything to declare?
Dorris: I've got 6 packets of cigarettes and 2 bottles of champagne.... | Marchall is checking Dorris's luggage and tells Dorris the cigarettes and the champagne is within duty-free allowance but Dorris needs to pay duty for one camera. Dorris did. |
train_5570 | Marlon: How do you arrange this summer vacation?
Dalian: I want to travel.
Marlon: Where would you like to go?
Dalian: The seaside.
Marlon: That's really a good idea. Taking a walk on the beach and lying in the sun are pretty good. I recommend you Qingdao or Dalian.
Dalian: I ' Ve been to Qingdao before, so I ' ll choo... | Dalian wants to travel to the seaside this summer vacation and Dalian recommends Qingdao or Dalian, Dalian picks Dalian. |
train_5571 | Davis: It has a receiver, a CD player, a double cassette deck, and a turntable.
Gavra: Okay, let me take a look.
Davis: The CD player is a three-disk player. Here, we'll put a disk in so you can check out the sound. ( He puts a CD into the CD player. )
Gavra: Sounds pretty good. I see the equalizer has a good selection... | Davis shows the CD player of the system and plays the CD, Gavra likes it but it's pricey so Gavra needs to think about it. |
train_5572 | Sonny: John, why don't you go and do some gardening? The lawn needs weeding.
John: Because I'm not in the mood, that's why.
Sonny: Well, don't just sit there, do something. Come and help me in the kitchen.
John: Help you in the kitchen, I don't feel like it.
Sonny: Would you like to clear the table then?
John: Really? ... | John is in a bad mood and doesn't want to do gardening or help Sonny in the kitchen, or go out. |
train_5573 | Meir: How long is the warranty?
Ivie: We guarantee our product for two years.
Meir: How about the repairs after the warranty expire? Are you responsible for the fixing if the machine breaks down after the warranty period?
Ivie: Yes. All repairs are billed at cost. We'll only bill you for parts. The on-site service is $... | Ivie tells Meir the warranty is two-year, all repairs are billed at cost and they supply spare parts. |
train_5574 | Ignace: When is your birthday?
Hanna: August 1st.
Ignace: Do you usually have a birthday party?
Hanna: Yes, we do. My parents prepare dinner for me.
Ignace: What would you do at the party?
Hanna: We sing ' Happy Birthday ' at the party and have birthday cakes.
Ignace: Do you know when people began to sing the song ' Ha... | Hanna tells Ignace Hanna's parents prepare dinner for Hanna's birthday. Ignace tells Hanna the song 'Happy Birthday' begun popular in 1892 and has been singing since 1932. |
train_5575 | Mathias: Hey, what sort of drinks do you want? Gatorade or water?
Andrey: Gatorade. It's rich in Vitamin and it gives us energy and vitality.
Mathias: Yes, that's the exact thing we need. One for each.
Andrey: What should we do, now with Jack out of the game?
Mathias: We should choose from the backups.
Andrey: That's r... | Andrey gets Mathias Gatorade and Mathias says protection is important during the match. Mathias recommends changing the position they played and Andrey agrees. Andrey recognizes one of the girls in the cheerleaders is Mathias's daughter. |
train_5576 | Ebba: Well, you know what, don't do it, ' cause the minute you do, they lose all respect for you.
Carleigh: Well, it's not like that. We just e-mail, it's really nothing. On top of which I am definitely thinking about stopping because it's getting. . .
Ebba: Out of hand.
Carleigh: Confusing. But not, because it's nothi... | Ebba asks Carleigh to stop seeing the man that Carleigh met on Carleigh's birthday when Carleigh wandered into 30 rooms and saw him then they started chatting about non-personal things. |
train_5577 | Leelah: The performance is amazing. I'm curious about how they did it. I mean the way they sing.
Janella: They must have practiced a lot. The perseverance has made them they are today.
Leelah: So cool. Someone gave me this flier at the exit. What's it about?
Janella: Let me have a look. Well, it lists some shows that w... | Leelah thinks the performance is amazing and Janella recommends 'The Drunken Beauty', which will be performed by a Chinese opera star whose teacher is Mei Lanfang. Leelah knows Mei Lanfang and his special dance of sleeve shaking. Janella will book the tickets. |
train_5578 | Dita: Hi, happy new year!
Madelin: Hey, the same to you!
Dita: Time flies! One year has already been a history!
Madelin: Definitely, it's time to say bye-bye to the last year and to say hello to the new year!
Dita: Yeah. Have you made any good resolutions for this new year?
Madelin: Some resolutions? That's a wonderful... | Dita wants to be healthier and do more exercise in the new year, Madelin may make a plan about learning biochemistry. |
train_5579 | Hayes: Excuse me, Professor, is there a time when I could meet with you?
Professor: I could meet with you tomorrow anywhere from two until four ; what time works out best?
Hayes: I would like to come in at three o'clock.
Professor: I am glad that that works out ; can you find my office?
Hayes: Yes, I can.
Professor: Ju... | Hayes makes an appointment with the Professor at 3 tomorrow. Hayes knows the way to the office. |
train_5580 | Reilly: The police need our help finding a robber.
Stevena: How do you know?
Reilly: The TV news is reporting a bank robbery.
Stevena: Do they know what the robber looks like?
Reilly: Yes, he's 6 feet tall, 200 pounds, black hair, and about 30 years old.
Stevena: What race is he?
Reilly: They didn't say.
Stevena: The T... | Reilly tells Stevena the police needs help in finding a bank robber without saying the race or gender. |
train_5581 | David Walker: Excuse me. My name is David Walker. Haven't we met before?
Jana: Well, let me see. . . Do you work at IBM Corporation?
David Walker: Yes, I do.
Jana: Now I remember. We met at a conference in Tokyo last year. | David and Jana met before a conference. |
train_5582 | Caryn: The road ahead is blocked. There might have been an accident.
Stacey: Are there many accidents in the city every day?
Caryn: Not really, but they are on the rise.
Stacey: Please drive slowly, we've got lots of time. Safety first. | Caryn and Stacey got stuck in a blocked road. |
train_5583 | Emmey: Can I help you?
Brooks: Yes, I'd like to change some money to cover my expenses here. What's today's rate of US dollar against the RMB yuan?
Emmey: Let me see, the buying rate is RMB 808 per $ 100. How much would you like to change?
Brooks: $ 200 altogether.
Emmey: Would you mind showing me your passport?
Brooks... | Emmey assists Brooks in changing $200 into RMB with a buying rate of 808 RMB per $100. |
train_5584 | Meggi: You say your products are aimed at the green consumer. In what ways are they environmentally-friendly?
Estella: We produce household cleaning products - detergents and so on. They are all phosphate-free, which minimises damage to the environment.
Meggi: What about the packaging?
Estella: We try to use as little ... | Estella tells Meggi they produce phosphate-free household cleaning product and use minimal packaging. |
train_5585 | Miss Liu: It's so earlier this morning, Mr. Li! You just came back yesterday, you should have rest much more.
Mr. Li: I'd like to have rest, but I have many things to do.
Miss Liu: How about this post-trip?
Mr. Li: It's very good, and the result isn't too bad.
Miss Liu: Really?
Mr. Li: Of course. I will write a report ... | Mr Li tells Miss Liu the result of the post-trip is good. Mr. Li asks Miss Liu to be very careful while typing the report without mistake, Miss Liu asks him not to worry about it. |
train_5586 | Pam: Pam, where's the closest ATM?
Lois: It's not that far. Do you see that Yellow building over there?
Pam: The big one or the small one?
Lois: The big one.
Pam: Yes.
Lois: It's right next to it, on the right.
Pam: Do you know if there's a convenience store around here?
Lois: I don't think there's one around here. The... | Pam tells Pam the closet ATM is at the big yellow building and Pam can go to the convenience store at 22nd street by taxi. |
train_5587 | Josee: Excuse me. Do you know where I can find a pay phone?
Gerianne: There is one around the corner.
Josee: Can I make an international call from that pay phone?
Gerianne: Yes, but you have to get a phone card first.
Josee: Where can I get a phone card?
Gerianne: You can get one in the grocery store over there.
Josee:... | Josee can make an international phone call by the payphone with phone cards. |
train_5588 | Janice: Fred, can you tell me how I can open my QQ Zone?
Teodoro: Click your right key of mouse and choose QQ Zone.
Janice: Well, I have to provide some of my information, right?
Teodoro: Yep! The nick name for your zone, address, gender and so on. Some of them are privacy, so you have the right to keep secret here.
Ja... | Fred teacher Janice open her QQ zone, help her filled in all information and teaches her to design her zone. Janice is excited after David left comments on her first blog. |
train_5589 | Leona: I have never bought a house before and don't know how to make an offer.
Rick: The process of actually making the offer is something that I will take care of for you. What price were you considering offering?
Leona: I love this house and would be willing to pay the full asking price of three hundred and fifty tho... | Leona loves the house and is willing to pay $350,000. Rick suggests make it $320,000. Rick tells Leona the seller usually responds quickly and now Leona just needs to wait. |
train_5590 | Loretta: What do you think of this flat?
Sollie: It's not really all that good. The bedroom is a little small for us.
Loretta: Small, but it should be enough for our needs. I think.
Sollie: But there's no hot water after 10 at night. Sometimes I like to have a hot shower before bed. especially in the winter. It feels g... | Loretta and Sollie think the flat has a good view, a huge living room and a well-equipped kitchen but with some drawbacks as well. |
train_5591 | Jemmy: What's the rate for a station wagon?
Conway: The daily rate is $ 22 per mile.
Jemmy: Good. I'll take it right now, if possible.
Conway: Can I see your license, please?
Jemmy: Of course. I have my own license and an international license.
Conway: That's fine. Fill out this form and let me see your credit card, pl... | Conway assists Jemmy in taking a station wagon. |
train_5592 | Anissa: Did you call me?
Teodorico: Thank you for returning my call.
Anissa: What was your call about?
Teodorico: I wanted to have a talk with you about your son.
Anissa: What did he do?
Teodorico: He was messing around last week in class.
Anissa: Exactly what did he do?
Teodorico: Even though I asked him not to, he ke... | Teodorico tells Anissa Anissa's son was messing around in class and Teodorico needs Anissa to talk to him. |
train_5593 | Jervis: Did you hear the news?
Kare: What happened?
Jervis: Our cousin went into labor and had her baby last week.
Kare: She did? Why didn't anyone tell me?
Jervis: I would've thought that somebody would have told you.
Kare: No, I had no idea.
Jervis: Well, she did, her baby was 8 pounds 6 ounces.
Kare: Oh my God, that... | Jervis tells Kare their cousin had a baby and they are going to visit her and the baby. |
train_5594 | Omar: Good morning, sir. What can I do for you?
Edwin: Good morning. I want to deposit a sum of money into my account.
Omar: OK! How much do you want to deposit?
Edwin: Well, I want to deposit 2, 000 yuan into my account.
Omar: Would you please fill in a deposit form first? Please write down your name, your account num... | Omar assists Edwin in depositing 2000 yuan and tells Edwin the interest rate of the account is 1%. |
train_5595 | Lacy: I want to register for this mathematics course.
Carlota: I'm sorry registration has closed.
Lacy: Closed? The clerk told me I could come back and register any time during the first week of classes.
Carlota: Well, that's not possible. The computer's official student account has already been sent to the state. And ... | Lacy missed the registration for the mathematics course because the temporary worker told Lacy the wrong information and asked Lacy for the birth certificate which is not needed. Carlota sympathizes with Carlota's problem but cannot do anything for Lacy so Carlota asks Lacy to talk to the director. |
train_5596 | Jessie: Do you realize it's November already? Before you know it, Thanksgiving will be here.
Randy: Gee, you're right. It's time we decided what we are going to do this year. Do you feel like inviting your sister and her family over?
Jessie: Sure. After all, they had us over last year.
Randy: Good. That's settled. Why ... | Randy wants to invites Jessie's sister and her family for Thanksgiving and Jessie agrees. They are going to buy a turkey. |
train_5597 | Elvera: You're not going to make the call, are you? Aren't you going to wait until dawn? I don't think it is a right moment for you to pick up the phone.
Jeri: I should wait until then, but I simply can't. | Jeri tells Elvera that Jeri can't wait for the dawn to make the call. |
train_5598 | Hortensia: Look, Sandra. I got this really nice postcard from my aunt.
Sandra: Oh, what a pretty village and it's right by a river. Is it in the mountains?
Hortensia: Yes. But you can't see them in the picture.
Sandra: Perhaps they're behind those tall trees. | Hortensia shows Sandra the beautiful postcard from Sandra's aunt. |
train_5599 | Nicky: The Spring Festival is coming. Danny. How do you want to celebrate it?
Danny: I don't know. We have no Spring Festival in our country.
Nicky: But the Spring Festival is the biggest holiday of the year in our country. People are busy shopping and preparing presents for their relatives and friends before the, New ... | Nicky tells Danny in Nicky's country, children put on new clothes and can get some money from elders and families do' get-together' to celebrate the Spring festival. |
train_5600 | Jameson: Waiter, show me the menu, please.
Waiter: Yes, here you are. Would you care to order now, Sir?
Jameson: I'll have the baked salmon.
Waiter: Any vegetable?
Jameson: I'd rather have broccoli.
Waiter: OK. Can I serve you anything else?
Jameson: Yes, I'd like another cup of coffee.
Waiter: All right. | Jameson helps Waiter order the baked salmon, broccoli and coffee. |
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