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train_5601 | Maddy: Hi Jane, can you let me know the best way to get to your house this evening?
Jane: Certainly, where will you be coming from?
Maddy: I need to be in the city centre this afternoon so I will be coming straight from there.
Jane: Ok. Take the Underground (the Circle line) to High Street Kensington. Make sure you ... | Jane tells Maddy the best way to get to her house by 7 pm from the city centre by underground, her place is in the third building on the left after turning right next to the Kensington Centre library. |
train_5602 | Melinde: Can you believe that Susan got married?
Susan: Really? I remember she said if she would remain single. Is the man very rich?
Melinde: No. That's what is surprising me.
Susan: You means she didn't marry a rich man.
Melinde: He's a postman.
Susan: I thought she would marry a fortune. | Melinde and Susan are surprised that Susan married a postman. |
train_5603 | Gwenneth: Is everything ready for Billy's birthday party?
Ava: Yes. I've finished making the birthday cake and I've put all the things on the table. Did you find the party hats?
Gwenneth: Yes, I did. I've put one on the table for each child. I put up the big 'happy birthday' sign too.
Ava: Thanks. Do you think we ha... | Gwenneth and Ava has got everything ready for Billy's birthday party, including a cake, food, hats and children's games and songs. |
train_5604 | Orlando: How often do you use the internet?
Nerte: I use it almost every day, but I usually only use it to check my email. I don't often surf the net. You use the internet a lot, don't you?
Orlando: Yes. I use it to find products and components at the lowest price for my company. It can be frustrating when the connec... | Orlando uses the internet every day for checking emails, Nerte uses it to find products and components for Nerte's company. Nerte thinks the internet is useful and Nerte solves the online shopping problem by visiting the shop. |
train_5605 | Hale: Do you have any experience working with a computer?
Chanderjit: Yes. I have been a data entry operator for three years.
Hale: What kind of software can you use?
Chanderjit: I have working knowledge of Windows and Dos. Actually, I'm quite familiar with both Java and C Programming Languages.
Hale: Do you have a... | Chanderjit tells Hale Chanderjit has an experience working with computer and an NCRE certificate but not familiar with processing management information. |
train_5606 | Lvan: Hi, my name is Lvan, and I'm from Russia.
Akiko: Nice to meet you, Lvan. My name is Akiko. I'm from Japan.
Lvan: To me English is a difficult language.
Akiko: A second language is always difficult.
Lvan: True, but English is harder than most. It's a crazy language.
Akiko: A crazy language? Why do you say tha... | Akiko from Japan tells Lvan from America that English is hard. Lvan says English is crazy. |
train_5607 | Nannie: Hello Ralph, it's mom.
Ralph: Oh, morning, mom!
Nannie: Ah, it's 1:45. It's not the morning at all. What are you doing anyway?
Ralph: Well, I'm going to make breakfast and check my email to see if anyone has responded to my advertisement for a new roommate.
Nannie: Right?
Ralph: What do you mean by 'right'?
Nan... | Ralph's mom calls up and tells him he is not taking care of himself, not getting up or sleeping early, eating junk food and not keeping the room tidy and he needs to change it. |
train_5608 | Weidar: Let me help you to some more fish.
Laird: The fish is delicious. But I've had enough now. I'd like to have some soup.
Weidar: Here it is. Help yourself.
Laird: Thanks. I didn't know you were so good at cooking. If my wife were here, she would be surprised as I am.
Weidar: Well, bring your wife if you come here ... | Laird enjoyed the meal and is surprised that Weidar is good at cooking. Weidar asks Laird to bring his wife. |
train_5609 | Nicoline: Good morning, Swim Shop, Kevin speaking. How can I help you?
Zola: Hello, I'd like some information. I have got your order brochure here. Can you give me some prices?
Nicoline: Of course, please tell me the page number you're looking at.
Zola: OK. The first thing is on page 14. It the maru swimming cap. The r... | Zola calls Nicoline to inquiry about the price of a maru swimming cap, the blue shoes and yellow suits. Nicoline orders the small-cap and the shoes in 39. |
train_5610 | Connie: Hello. How are you today?
Lauri: Not so good. I have awful pains in my leg and a toothache.
Connie: Oh dear I've got a toothache too, in the dentist says he simply can't see me until next week. But what worries me is my headache.
Lauri: I know what you mean, but at least you can do some gardening. I can't even ... | Connie has awful pains in Connie's leg and a toothache and Lauri has a toothache, a headache and back troubles. |
train_5611 | Ansley: Oh, Bob what happened to you? I hope it's nothing serious.
Bob: Just because I breathed a little more smoke.
Ansley: How did that happen?
Bob: I had to go into a house that was on fire there was someone inside.
Ansley: Did you get the person out?
Bob: Yes, it was a little girl and I got her out at last.
Ansley:... | Bob tells Bob he breathed smokes and had trouble in breathing while he was rescuing a little girl from a fire. |
train_5612 | Tina: Good evening and Welcome to tonight's addition of legendary lives our subject this evening is James Dean actor in hero for the young people of his time. Edward Murray is the author of a new biography of Dean. Good evening, Edward.
Edward Murray: Hello, Tina.
Tina: Edward, tell us about what you know about Dean's ... | Edward tells Tina Dean was born in 1931 in Indiana and was lived in California and Indiana. He got seriously interacting with acting in college and in 1951, he moved to New York to do more stage acting. Dean died in 1955 and only made 3 movies which made him a legend. |
train_5613 | Hailey: I need some new clothes for the new school year. Can you help me?
Mala: Of course. What do you like to wear?
Hailey: Well, I attend college in California and it's always warm there. So I need a lot of shorts and T shirts. I also like to go to the beach when I'm not in class, so I need bathing suits and beach sh... | Mala assists Hailey in buying shorts, T-shirt and bathing suits whose colour are white and grey for the new school year. |
train_5614 | Diandra: I really need to start eating healthier.
Jemie: I have to start eating better too.
Diandra: What kind of food do you usually eat?
Jemie: I try my best to eat only fruits, vegetables, and chicken.
Diandra: Is that really all that you eat?
Jemie: That's basically it.
Diandra: How do you stick to only those foods... | Diandra and Jemie decide to start eating healthier. Jemie shares Jemie's diet mainly consisted of fruits, vegetables, and chicken. |
train_5615 | Tobe: pompous. How may I help you?
Ron Kollwitz: Yes, I'd like to reserve a table for dinner.
Tobe: How large a group are you expecting?
Ron Kollwitz: Six couples.
Tobe: Would you like to reserve a private dining room?
Ron Kollwitz: That sounds like a good idea.
Tobe: All right. May I have your name, Sir?
Ron Kollwitz:... | Tobe helps Ron Kollwitz reserving a private dining room for six couples. |
train_5616 | Leta: In foreign trade, exporters have to adjust their product in a timely manner.
Nancy: How to adjust?
Leta: Exporters must ensure that their product satisfies customers ' needs, wants and likes.
Nancy: Ah, some products are successful at home, but not be popular overseas.
Leta: That's because the fashion, taste and ... | Leta tells Nancy exporters should ensure their products satisfies customers' needs, wants, and likes as they agree national conditions can be very different. |
train_5617 | Rawley: Hi, there. Look at these. I have collected some ads here. There is a special promotion for Mother's Day this weekend.
Allyce: Oh, yes. Mother's Day is coming. Do you plan to buy anything?
Rawley: Of course. I want to buy some night cream for my mom, and some masques for myself.
Allyce: Hmm. In Carrefour, Cliniq... | Allyce tells Rawley about Clinique's promotion of their visible skin cream with a free gift package for Mother's Day. |
train_5618 | Noel: Hello, is that Xiaogang Li who applied for the Solar Studio of our college?
Xiaogang Li: Yes, speaking.
Noel: I want to know whether you will come to the interview. So have you accepted offers from other companies?
Xiaogang Li: No, I haven't got one by now. I will go to the interview of yours. | Xiaogang Li will go to the interview with Noel's company. |
train_5619 | Adey: Thank you for seeing me. Did you look over my letter and resume?
Randa: Yes. Quite good. Perhaps you're very interested in the social benefits.
Adey: Yes, I think it is possible more important than the salary.
Randa: Really? We would like to start you off at 2, 000 yuan a month, excluding bonus and overtime pay.
... | Randa tells Adey Adey's monthly salary will start from 2000 yuan and she is eligible for a two-week vacation and a paid month holiday every year and maternity leave if needed. The company will supply Adey with an apartment and be responsible for her retirement pension. |
train_5620 | Ardys: Shogun Restaurant of Pasadena.
Mr. Foster: Hi, could you help me? I need to make a dinner reservation.
Ardys: I can help you if you can just tell me what evening you like the reservation for.
Mr. Foster: Tuesday night is when we need the reservation for.
Ardys: What time do you think that you would like to have ... | Ardys helps Mr. Foster reserve a table for four at 7 pm on Tuesday. |
train_5621 | Francis: Have you ever played Making?
Winn: Not really, but I know it is very popular a traditional Chinese gambling game.
Francis: Yes, some friends play it all day, all night, and sometimes a whole weekend. I tried to read about some basic rules online, but it is hard to understand. So I went to watch people play yes... | Francis thinks Francis needs to work hard on rules of Making and practice more. Winn thinks Francis always shows the same eagerness and curiosity to learn something new. |
train_5622 | Lee: Sally, I'm tired of this Western food. I really miss my mother's Sichuan cooking.
Sally: I'm sure you do miss that type of cooking. But can't you try to get used to Western food?
Lee: I have tried. But Americans like butter, bread, sugar, and cream too much.
Sally: I suppose you're right, Lee. Maybe that's why so ... | Lee and Sally think Western food is fattening and that's why Americans get fat, though working hard. |
train_5623 | Jewel: Hello, Pam.
Pam: I'm glad that you can make it.
Jewel: It looks like there are a lot of people inside.
Pam: Yeah. I've invited a lot of friends besides you.
Jewel: Should I take my shoes off?
Pam: We all keep our shoes on indoors.
Jewel: Where are your parents?
Pam: They've gone out so that we could have the hou... | Pam has invited lots of friends including Jewel. Pam's parents are out so they could have the whole house. |
train_5624 | Ramesh: In my country, we go to school from 8 o'clock in the morning until five in the afternoon.
Lilah: Five days a week, too?
Ramesh: Actually, five and a half. On Saturday, we have classes only in the morning.
Lilah: Gosh!
Ramesh: That's too much for us really.
Lilah: Where are you going now?
Ramesh: I'm going to tr... | Ramesh tells Lilah the school hours in Ramesh's country. Lilah is surprised. Ramesh is going to register now. |
train_5625 | Nannie: Hey. Owen! Have you gone on your family vacation yet?
Owen: Oh, yes. I got so tired. My son began to cry the moment we got on the train. It was very embarrassing because we took the over-night train and the noise made it difficult for other people in the cabin to sleep.
Nannie: Didn't you bring his favorite toy... | Owen tells Nannie he and his family went to the seaside for vacation. Owen was tired from taking care of his crying son on the train, but his son was excited about the sea and picked up seashells as gifts for his classmates. Owen taught him how to swim in the sea. |
train_5626 | Karyn: You seem to be very hesitant about doing things.
Darla: I don't know why I cannot take a step forward.
Karyn: You are meeting trouble halfway, I guess.
Darla: Many things are troubling me. I don't know whether I should come and go.
Karyn: That's where the shoe pinches. | Karyn finds Darla is hesitant about doing things. |
train_5627 | Jerzy: It's weekend again, I'm glad I can arrange for my personal matters.
Evangelin: What do you mean by that?
Jerzy: Oh, that means I can do whatever I like without few interruptions.
Evangelin: You've been always active and versatile. It seems that you are interested in everything.
Jerzy: Oh, really? I just have lot... | Jerzy has lots of hobbies while Evangelin has fewer and finds campus life uninteresting. Jerzy knows Evangelin likes taking photos and suggests Evangelin practice the technique. They agree hobbies make their life more colorful and help them concentrate on their studies. |
train_5628 | John Emory: Rachel? This is John Emory speaking.
Rachel: Yes, Mr. Emory?
John Emory: I'Ve got some bad news. All the plans sent over to the McGrath Corporation have been rejected. We're going to have to start from scratch.
Rachel: I thought they had already agreed to everything. That's going to take weeks to rework. | John Emory tells Rachel they have to rework their plans since they have been rejected. |
train_5629 | Redmond: How do you spend your free time?
Alene: I read or go swimming, go shopping, usually. I run or play tennis or do something else like those to get some exercises to keep fit.
Redmond: Are you introverted or extroverted?
Alene: I wouldn't call myself extroverted. Sometimes, I enjoy being by myself very much. But ... | Alene tells Redmond about how Alene spends Alene's free time, the sports Alene likes, and Alene's personality. |
train_5630 | Emmy: Have you found another job yet, Sally?
Sally: No, I haven't, but I've seen several interesting advertisements in the paper.
Emmy: What kind of job are you looking for?
Sally: Either something in the hotel business or something to do with travel.
Emmy: You haven't had any experience in either of those fields.
Sall... | Sally tells Emmy she is looking for jobs relating to hotel business or traveling. |
train_5631 | Mr. Yang: Good morning, Miss Cai. Congratulations! You'Ve passed the interview.
Miss Cai: Good morning, Mr. Yang. Thank you very much. Can I work now?
Mr. Yang: Oh. Take it easy. As I'Ve said in the interview, once you are employed, we'll give you a probation period of three months. And now we need to sign a draft agre... | Mr. Yang wants to sign a draft agreement for the probation period with Miss Cai, but she wants to think it over because she is just told she won't have remuneration during that period. She'll give Mr. Yang a reply tomorrow. |
train_5632 | Caria: Hello, what can I do for you?
Rena: Hello, I come to pay my water and electricity fees.
Caria: Give me your water and electricity bills, please.
Rena: Here they are.
Caria: You should pay 160 yuan for the electricity fee and 80 yuan for the water fee.
Rena: Do you mean that I should pay 240 yuan in total?
Caria:... | Rena pays Rena's water and electricity fees with Caria's assistance. |
train_5633 | Adrick: First of all, thank you for accepting this job.
Anitra: It's my pleasure.
Adrick: What are your salary expectations?
Anitra: Would you please tell me about your pay skill first?
Adrick: We'll offer you a monthly salary to begin with, in addition, we offer one percent commission and all your sales. You also enjo... | Adrick tells Anitra about how Anitra will be paid, the paid vacation Anitra could have, and the promotion chances. Adrick thinks Anitra's salary expectation is reasonable. |
train_5634 | Udall: Waiter, show me the menu, please.
Waiter: Yes, here you are. Would you care to order now, Sir?
Udall: I'll have the baked salmon.
Waiter: Any vegetable?
Udall: I'd rather have broccoli.
Waiter: OK. Can I serve you anything else?
Udall: Yes, I'd like another cup of coffee.
Waiter: All right. | Waiter helps Udall order the baked salmon with broccoli and a cup of coffee. |
train_5635 | Leo: Plaza Hotel, good morning. Leo speaking.
Minda: Ah yes, I'd like to book two rooms for myself and my father. Could you tell me the cost of a single room per night?
Leo: Certainly. A single room is 120 dollars American, per night.
Minda: Fine.
Leo: And when would you like the rooms?
Minda: From the 25th to the 28tr... | Leo helps Mona White book two single rooms for herself and her father for three nights at the Plaza Hotel. |
train_5636 | Jacquie: My god, it's such a lovely lake! The lake has a water surface of 56 square kilometers.
Wang: No wonder it looks so huge.
Jacquie: We are now walking on what is in fact an island. Here we get one of the 10 sceneries of the West Lake, Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake.
Wang: Why is it called Autumn Moon over the Ca... | Jacquie explains the name of Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake to Wang when they are walking by the West Lake. Then they board a boat and visit the Little Yingzhou island. |
train_5637 | Kare: Mary, you have found several companies that are hiring, right?
Mary: Yes, I have found three companies.
Kare: Have you called to inquire about the positions?
Mary: Yes, but the results are not so satisfying.
Kare: What's the matter?
Mary: I asked the first company about the vacancy, but they had already hired som... | Mary called three companies that are hiring to inquire about the positions but the results are not satisfying. Kare encourages Mary to keep trying. |
train_5638 | Orelia: Can I help you, sir?
Micheil: Yes, I'm checking out.
Orelia: Can I have your key and room number, please?
Micheil: Room 1419. Here's my key.
Orelia: Here's your bill, sir. Could you please check it?
Micheil: It's all right. Please charge it to my credit card.
Orelia: Here you are, sir. You're all set. I hope yo... | Orelia helps Micheil checking out and offers Micheil left-luggage services. |
train_5639 | Ivonne: How about we taking a tour to Hawaii? I have a 2 - weeks'vacation.
Caroleen: That sounds fantabulous. I have dreamed of going there for months.
Ivonne: Me, too. Why don't we get ready now?
Caroleen: Sure. I don't want to waste even a minute. | Ivonne and Caroleen will prepare for a tour to Hawaii. |
train_5640 | Rayner: Excuse me. Is flight KL638 late?
Viva: Yes, I think so. Flight KL638 is still at the airport due to the hurricane.
Rayner: Oh, my god. If this flight is late. I will for Sydney. What can I do now?
Viva: Well if so. you should contact with the office over there. Maybe they will do you some help.
Rayner: OK. than... | Rayner's flight is delayed. Viva suggests Rayner contact with an office for help. |
train_5641 | Jo-Ann: This will be your office here.
Alli: Really? Wow, it is great.
Jo-Ann: We try to get everyone in the upper management team a nice office.
Alli: I suppose so. It's great.
Jo-Ann: I'm glad you like it.
Alli: Yes, is there a coffee machine around here?
Jo-Ann: Yes, we have a coffee machine and some other beverages... | Alli finds Alli's office is great and asks Jo-Ann about the whereabouts of the coffee machine and the break room. |
train_5642 | Brett: I had a big argument with david yesterday. I hope he's not still mad at me.
Sonia: what did you argue about?
Brett: he borrowed some money from me and I needed it back. He said he didn't have the money yet.
Sonia: well, he should pay you back. It's only fair.
Brett: yes, but is got angry with him too quickly. He... | Brett feels bad about the argument with David yesterday because of the money. Sonia suggests Brett talk to David and not let a silly argument to ruin a long friendship. |
train_5643 | Mathilde: Take me to this address, please.
Vijay: Yes, ma'am. Here we are.
Mathilde: How much do I owe you, sir?
Vijay: 30 dollars, ma'am.
Mathilde: Are you kidding? The meter says 15 dollars, doesn't it?
Vijay: Yes, but we need some extra charge and some tip, too.
Mathilde: I don't get it. I'll go and have that doorma... | Vijay asks for 30 dollars while the meter says 15 dollars. Mathilde gets mad. Vijay agrees on 15 dollars. |
train_5644 | Jay: Well, here is your breakfast!
Ajay: Thanks so much. Miss, I believe I ordered my eggs scrambled, and these are fried.
Jay: Sorry, your friend over there ordered fried eggs, and I gave you his by mistake.
Ajay: Oh yeah. Here, I will just trade with him.
Jay: Here are your pancakes, madam.
Ajay: But I ordered waffle... | Jay serves Ajay with Ajay's friend's breakfast and then serves the pancakes instead of waffles Ajay ordered. |
train_5645 | Anneliese: Don't throw paper on the floor, Mike.
Mike: Where shall I put it, Miss?
Anneliese: Put it in the waste-paper basket, please.
Mike: But Tom and Bill put all their paper in the basket a few minutes ago. Now it's full.
Anneliese: Then take the basket outside and empty it.
Mike: Yes, Miss.
Anneliese: Where did y... | Anneliese asks Mike to empty the basket but Mike empties it on the playground instead of in the dustbin. |
train_5646 | Ora: So, you're going back to the United States tomorrow.
Andromeda: Yes, that's correct. I'm flying home.
Ora: I'm afraid of flying, are you?
Andromeda: No, flying is fine with me.
Ora: That's great. Er, back home, do you fly quite often for your job?
Andromeda: No, I go to the work by bus and drive to different busin... | Andromeda's flying home but Andromeda doesn't fly often for Andromeda's job. Andromeda tells Ora it will be a long flight and Andromeda tends to stay up late the day before and sleep on the plane. |
train_5647 | Lian: Hi! Welcome to the Service Centre. How can I help you?
Nonnah: Hi, yes. I'm interested in renting a two-bedroom apartment.
Lian: Well, I would like to ask you a few questions before I show you what we have available, so that we will be able to match your needs better. First, what price range are you interested in... | Nonnah wants to rent a two-bedroom apartment about $400-$450 a month near the university. Lian will bring Nonnah to look at some apartments that fit Nonnah's preference. |
train_5648 | Joel: Hello, John. How was your French exam yesterday?
John: Not too good.
Joel: Well, the term exam is always more difficult. Work harder, and you'll certainly do better next time.
John: I've worked hard enough, I think, but unluckily, I have never done well in the exam.
Joel: Well, it's no use worrying about the exam... | John tells Joel he hasn't done his French exam well and they start talking about the football game tonight, but John doesn't want to watch it. |
train_5649 | Cathy: Stan, do you have a minute?
Stan: Oh, hi, Cathy. Sure. What's up?
Cathy: Well, I've been meaning to talk to you about the situation in the office.
Stan: I'm not in there very often. It's so noisy that I can't work.
Cathy: That's exactly what I'm getting at. We're supposed to be able to do our preparation in that... | Both Cathy and Stan think the office is too noisy to work because students come to get help. They want to ask for a kind of meeting room for talking with students. |
train_5650 | Eula: Can I help you in any way?
Ladonna: I would like to see your summer suits.
Eula: How do you like this pattern? The pink suits you well.
Ladonna: Will it wash well and the color won't fade?
Eula: It's of good quality. | Eula helps Ladonna picking summer suits. |
train_5651 | Soo Mi: Look at this headline, Soo Mi.
Virgie: Wow! So many people in the United States get divorced!
Soo Mi: Is it the same in Korea?
Virgie: I don't think so. In Korea some marriages break up, but most couples stay together.
Soo Mi: Do people get married young?
Virgie: Not really. Very few people get married bef... | Soo Mi is surprised that many people in the US get divorced and tells Soo Mi about the marriages in Korea. |
train_5652 | Felicio: Excuse me, sir, this is the express check-out lane for people that have fifteen items or fewer. It looks like you have more than fifteen items there.
Sir: Oh, come on! I have sixteen items! Cut me some slack, will ya?
Felicio: Fine! Please place your items on the belt and push your shopping cart through. Do ... | Sir goes to express check-out lane with one item extra and asks Felicio to bend the rules. Sir wants to use the coupons but Felicio says they expired yesterday. Sir then pays with a club card in debit. |
train_5653 | Adair: Did you tip the bellboy?
Oralla: Yes, but I don't think it was enough. He looked disappointed. I gave him three dollars.
Adair: That sounds about right to me, fifty cents a bag. If they think you don't know better, they'll try to get more.
Oralla: It's the same in Kauloon. But I definitely think we over-tippe... | Oralla tells Adair that Oralla tipped the bellboy $3. Oralla thinks the tip gave to the cab driver was too much, while Adair doesn't think so. Adair suggests no tip for the dinner. |
train_5654 | Averil: I heard that you went to the concert the day before? How did you like it?
Ned: It was terrific. The concert was really a hit. The symphony orchestra was so good that I was completely absorbed in their performance.
Averil: Who was the conductor?
Ned: Oh, speaking of the conductor , he is indeed a genius. He d... | Ned tells Averil the concert was terrific, the performance of symphony orchestra was so good, and the conductor, Menuhin, is a genius. |
train_5655 | Inigo: Do you speak only English in the class, or does your teacher explain everything to you in Spanish?
Mario: Oh, we never speak Spanish in class! Miss. Parker speaks to us only in English.
Inigo: I suppose she's right. Does she speak English very slowly?
Mario: Not always. Sometimes we don't understand her. Then... | Mario tells Inigo Miss Parker only speaks English in the class and Miss Parker says Mario's pronunciation is very good. |
train_5656 | Imogen: Here you are at last! You're half an hour late, you know.
Oona: I'm awfully sorry to have kept you waiting for so long.
Imogen: What happened?
Oona: My watch stopped and I didn't know. I certainly need to buy a better one. | Oona tells Imogen Oona is late because of Oona's stopped watch. |
train_5657 | Aaron: Dear Aaron, and how are you?
Bryan: Quite well, thank you.
Aaron: I'm celebrating my ninth birthday, the day after tomorrow.
Bryan: Well, where is the function arranged?
Aaron: It is arranged in a hotel.
Bryan: Where is it?
Aaron: It is just next to my house.
Bryan: Will your uncle Vince attend the function?
Aar... | Aaron tells Bryan Aaron will celebrate Aaron's birthday in a hotel. Aaron's uncle won't come but already sent a present. |
train_5658 | Radcliffe: Here is the wine list, Mike.
Mike: I would like some wine.
Radcliffe: Yes, what will it be?
Mike: I'm sorry. I really don't know too much about wine.
Radcliffe: May I make a suggestion?
Mike: Yes, of course.
Radcliffe: Why don't you ask the waiter for advice?
Mike: That will be OK as long as it isn't too exp... | Radcliffe suggests Mike ask the waiter for wine advice. |
train_5659 | Diahann: What were you thinking? You nearly hit me!
Austina: What are you talking about? You saw my signal and when I started to turn left, you sped up and blocked me.
Diahann: You're crazy, lady. I had the right of way and I was just driving through a yellow light.
Austina: You're lucky. There were no police around, o... | Diahann quarrels with Austina about the car accident that happened when Austina was trying to turn left and Diahann was driving through a yellow light. |
train_5660 | Neale: Can I interest you in a desert, sir? We've got some lovely strawberries. They were only picked this morning. The cook is made them into a beautiful cake or you can have them on their own with ice cream.
Neel: I don't really want anything sweet, have you got cheese?
Neale: I'm terribly sorry, sir. There is no che... | Neel doesn't want sweet dessert and asks for cheese. Neale says there's no cheese left, so Neel only wants fresh fruit. |
train_5661 | Marina: Hi Marina, I'm sorry to keep you waiting. I bought a map in the bookstore.
Kikelia: Oh, we don't need a map at all. I'll be your tour guide. I'm familiar with every corner of the city. Chinatown, Broadway, Central Park, the Natural History Museum.
Marina: That's great. Where should we go first, Broadway? I've b... | Marina recommends Marina to go Broadways in the evening and go to Central Park first. They will have dinner with one of Marina's friends who loves Chinese culture and wants to meet Marina. After dinner, they will go to Broadway. |
train_5662 | Tom: Hello I'm Tom, who are you?
Marry: I'm Marry. I'm from Korea.
Tom: Really? How nice. How long have you stayed in the US?
Marry: Four years.
Tom: That's a long time. Have you been back to your country?
Marry: No.
Tom: You must miss your home.
Marry: Sure, but gladly, my family are going to visit me next week.
Tom: ... | Marry tells Tom she has been in the US for 4 years and her family from Korea will visit her soon. Mary thinks highly of New York. |
train_5663 | Jeniece: I'd like to taste some local dishes. What would you recommend?
Nealon: That's fine. You must try this dish.
Jeniece: Could you tell me how this thing is cooked?
Nealon: It's fish steamed and served with our special sauce.
Jeniece: Is it good?
Nealon: Sure. It's a most popular dish.
Jeniece: I think I'll try it... | Jeniece'll have the steamed fish with special sauce and green salad with Thousand Island dressing under Nealon's recommendation. |
train_5664 | Mariel: shall we dance?
Aurelie: sure. i suppose you dance much.
Mariel: oh. no as a matter of fact, i haven't danced for a long time.
Aurelie: but i can see you dance wonderfully well.
Mariel: thanks for flattering me. i think you dance much right?
Aurelie: no, just occasionally
Mariel: oh, i like this music very much... | Mariel and Aurelie are dancing and Aurelie flatters Mariel's dance. |
train_5665 | Jilleen: Here is the document you asked for this morning.
Quinn: Oh, you are so efficient. I thought you might give it to me tomorrow. Thanks.
Jilleen: 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 dis... | Quinn praises Jilleen's efficiency. Jilleen tells Quinn it's because Jilleen decided to overcome procrastination and the solutions are making plans and setting priorities. |
train_5666 | Molly: Do you have experience in advertising?
Evangelina: Yes, I used to have a part-time job in advertising company.
Molly: What were you mean duties there?
Evangelina: I mostly did advertising planning.
Molly: What qualities do you think an advertising planner should have?
Evangelina: I think an advertising planner s... | Evangelina tells Molly about Evangelina's experience in advertising, the qualities Evangelina thinks an advertising planner should have, and the most important thing Evangelina's learned at work. |
train_5667 | Dove: Sorry. I didn't mean to be late. Can I come in?
Nettie: What's your excuse this time?
Dove: Have I used the one that my sister is sick?
Nettie: Yes, twice last week.
Dove: Are you sure? I thought I said it was my mother.
Nettie: I don't think so. But it could've been.
Dove: Well. You can trust me this time. My si... | Dove's late again and Dove explains it's because Dove's sister is sick but Nettie doesn't trust Dove and asks Dove to be punctual in the future. |
train_5668 | Augusto: Could you do something to advance your time of shipment?
Arliene: Well, our manufacturers are fully committed at the moment. I'm afraid it's very difficult to improve any further on the time.
Augusto: I hope you'll try to convince them to step up production.
Arliene: We check their production schedule against ... | Augusto wants Arliene to advance Arliene's time of shipment but Arliene says the manufacturers are fully committed and they can only ship the products by the middle of October. Augusto accepts and asks Arliene to cover W.P.A. and TEND for the transaction. Arliene'll adjust the price accordingly. |
train_5669 | Wini: Here is your room. I hope you like it.
Quinton: Looks not bad.
Wini: The room is away from traffic noise.
Quinton: Yes, It's pleasantly quiet here.
Wini: Here's the bath.
Quinton: Where can we have our laundry done?
Wini: There's a bag in the bathroom. Just put your laundry in it.
Quinton: Does the hotel run its ... | Wini introduces the hotel service to Quinton, including laundry service and telephone service. |
train_5670 | Heywood: What happened to your car?
Jodi: A tow truck was towing my car and put all those dents in my car.
Heywood: Are they going to pay you for the damages?
Jodi: They're saying it was already there.
Heywood: What the hell. That doesn't make sense. What are you going to do?
Jodi: I have to go to court. A cop was ther... | Jodi tells Heywood a tow truck towed Jodi's car and left many dents. Jodi'll have to go to court and Heywood feels angry. |
train_5671 | Dulciana: Hi, chary, are you busy this evening?
chary: sorry, I'm afraid that I've got plans tonight.
Dulciana: what are you doing?
chary: I'm going to my parents'house for my father's birthday.
Dulciana: how old is he today?
chary: it's his 50th birthday.
Dulciana: well, wish him a happy birthday for me.
chary: sure t... | Chary'll celebrate his father's 50th birthday tonight and Dulciana'll watch a movie with others tomorrow night. Since they can't find a suitable time for both of them, they decide to meet some other time. |
train_5672 | Jenette: When I quarrel with my husband. He didn't even try to cool me out.
Malcah: It takes two to make a quarrel and it takes two to mend fences.
Jenette: I was so angry that I could not keep cool. What I need is just an apology. | Jenette complains about the quarrel between her and her husband. |
train_5673 | Andie: 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.
Andie: don't be silly. You guys should spend as much time together as you can. Besides we can ... | Andie and Ann apologize to each other. Ann then persuades Andie into going to the beach together with Bob. |
train_5674 | Prentiss: Excuse me, sir. Could you spare a minute?
Brady: Uh, yes.
Prentiss: Do you go to work by train every day?
Brady: Yes. I commute five days a week by train.
Prentiss: And would you mind telling us what you think of the rail service?
Brady: It's really very good.
Prentiss: Why do you say that?
Brady: Well, train... | Prentiss interviews Brady about Brady's commuting ways and Brady's opinion about the rail service. |
train_5675 | Nicky: Lucy, what are your priorities when buying a car?
Lucy: I guess the first thing is the price, the second is the size, and of course the color will play a role too. But I have to be honest. It is our today's responsibility to take care about our environment. Therefore, I will also pay attention to the fuel consum... | Lucy tells Nicky about her priorities when buying a car, including price, size, color, fuel consumption, and environmental factors. |
train_5676 | Ertha: I am considering going for the new job that was posted yesterday.
Libbi: Are you certain that that is what you want to do?
Ertha: It may not be the best choice for me, but I am considering it.
Libbi: Why do you think that this would be a good move?
Ertha: I believe that this job would allow me to move up but mig... | Ertha tells Libbi the job might be a good move for Ertha but might be boring. Though the pay decreases, Libbi thinks the benefits are better. |
train_5677 | Celestyn: What do you think of this suit? Do I look good or what?
Wenona: You look great! However, I think you are a little over dressed for dinner.
Celestyn: Didn't they say we're going to the Ritz?
Wenona: Yes, but not the Ritz Carlton, the ' Ritz ' is a pizza place with peanut shells on the floor.
Celestyn: In that ... | Wenona thinks Celestyn's overdressed for dinner because they're going to a pizza place, then Celestyn changes into street clothes. |
train_5678 | Trev: Good morning, Miss.
Kimberlyn: Morning. Can I help you?
Trev: Yes. I'd like to know how to use the library. You know, I'm a new student here.
Kimberlyn: All you need is your student identification card to check out books. | Kimberlyn teaches Trev to use the library. |
train_5679 | Philip: There must be something weighing on your mind. What is it?
Meggy: Dad, I lost mum's necklace. I'm afraid she will scold me.
Philip: Don't worry. I'll buy a new necklace as same as the old one.
Meggy: It is so kind of you, Dad. | Meggy tells Meggy's dad Meggy lost mum's necklace. Meggy's dad will buy the same one. |
train_5680 | Lib: Hey, let's go out and grab a couple of beers tonight!
Nigel: Sorry, I can't. I have to work late at the laboratory.
Lib: Nigel, you sure lead a dog's life, what's up with that?
Nigel: My boss wants me to finish this project tonight. | Lib invites Nigel to have a drink tonight but Nigel has to work late. |
train_5681 | Everett: I'm really sorry, Bob. I accidentally damaged your bike.
Bob: Uh-oh. It'll probably cost a lot to fix it.
Everett: I'll make it up to you. Let me know how much it costs and I'll give you the money. | Everett apologizes to Bob for damaging his bike and will pay for it. |
train_5682 | Oliver: I've brought a little dog for Alice, girls usually like looking after pets.
Fawna: Thank you, but Alice is only a visitor here. I don't know if she'll keep it.
Oliver: To tell you the truth, the dog isn't my real reason for coming. I want to ask Alice if she'd like to be my girlfriend.
Fawna: Really? | Oliver's brought Alice a dog and will ask her if she wants to be Oliver's girlfriend. Fawna's surprised. |
train_5683 | Amandie: You're not going to believe what happened today. You'Ve got to promise to keep it to yourself.
Sally: Sure, what gives?
Amandie: Today Mr. Leo threw Sally out of class!
Sally: On the level?
Amandie: I'll say. I knew Sally would finally show her true colors. When she got her final test results back from Mr. Leo... | Amandie tells Sally Sally yelled at Mr. Leo because he failed her for cheating. Sally can't believe Sally has to start all over but Amandie thinks she deserves it. |
train_5684 | Estell: Foreign Currency Deposits Counter, yes. What can I do for you?
Mayer: You see, I have these Euros, and of course they are of no use to me at the moment. So I'd like to save them in my account, but I'm not sure how to go about it.
Estell: OK. We offer 2 types of saving systems, Time Savings and Demand Savings. W... | Mayer wants to save some Euros in Mayer's account. Estell introduces two types of saving systems. Mayer chooses a time deposit due to its high interest. |
train_5685 | Woodman: What experience do you have with office machinery?
Renata: I know how to use the telex machine, the photocopier, and the word processor. By the way, I took a computer course in university.
Woodman: Where do you want to be in five years?
Renata: I want to be a manager.
Woodman: Very good. Any questions?
Renata:... | Renata tells Woodman about Renata's experience in office machinery and Renata's ideal job in five years. |
train_5686 | Crys: I'm so hungry! I haven't late eaten all day!
Quintana: Take your mind off it. Look, Crys. This magazine is on China's top ten beauties!
Crys: They're all so thin! Her cheekbones are great.
Quintana: She doesn't have an ounce of fat on her face.
Crys: The mag says she's 165 centimeters tall and 38 kilos. If only w... | Crys and Quintana are appreciating pictures of thin models in a beauty magazine and they talk about dressing and figure. Crys's on dieting to make men notice her, then Quintana tells Crys about her dieting experience. |
train_5687 | Mr. Baker: Miss Sun, could you please type this report for me?
Miss Sun: Certainly, Mr. Baker.
Mr. Baker: Could you please double space it so I can make corrections?
Miss Sun: Yes, I will. Do you need it finished right away?
Mr. Baker: No. This afternoon will be fine. | Mr. Baker requests Miss Sun to type the report double-spaced. |
train_5688 | George: Lili, let's take a vacation!
Lili: George, how can we? Vacations cost money. And this month we don't have much money left after paying the rent.
George: Well, Lili, we can visit different places in the state in our van. We are not going to take a plane or stay at a hotel this time. Trust me, it won't cost much.... | George wants to take a vacation but Lili thinks vacations cost money. George suggests they travel in a van to save money and Lili is persuaded. Lili wants to go to Chicago. |
train_5689 | 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 and describes his symptoms. Dr. Green thinks he might be dehydrated. Benjamin also tells Dr. Green his girlfriend has mono. Dr. Green'll let the nurse run some tests. |
train_5690 | Wilmer: I have a feeling you will get this job.
Mayda: Thanks. But I'm not so sure. Interviews stress me out.
Wilmer: Just remember to be professional and polite. Oh, and don't forget to smile.
Mayda: I'll do my best, but sometimes I have trouble being myself in stressful situations.
Wilmer: Have you updated your resum... | Mayda's stressed about the interview. Wilmer encourages Mayda and reminds Mayda to double-check the resume. Mayda doesn't include Wilmer on the list of references because it's unconvincing to use one's brother as a reference. |
train_5691 | Lila: Excuse me, would you like a drink before your meal?
Dorris: Pardon me?
Lila: Would you like a drink?
Dorris: Oh, I see. I'll have a beer please
Lila: Ok, here you are.
Dorris: Thank you. How much is it?
Lila: Well, all the drinks including beer are free of charge.
Dorris: Are you sure? Then I'd love more beer ple... | Lila offers a free beer to Dorris. Dorris finishes the beer and wants some more. |
train_5692 | Reynolds: Hi, I come to pick up my laundry. This is the invoice.
Marv: Here you are. We've ironed them for you already. Please check and see if there is any damage.
Reynolds: I'm afraid that a button is missing.
Marv: I'm terribly sorry. You know we are so busy today and we forget to sew the button back on. Please wait... | Reynolds comes to pick up Reynolds's laundry. Reynolds checks the laundry and finds a button missing and a stain on the shirt. Marv sews the button back but cannot get off the stain. Marv apologizes and gives Reynolds a membership card. |
train_5693 | Mr. Green: Mr. Green, is it fair to say that negotiation is an art?
Alan: Well, I think it's both an art and science. You can prepare for a negotiation quite scientifically, but the execution of the negotiation has quite a lot to do with one's artistic quality. The scientific part of a negotiation is in determining you... | Mr. Green tells Mr. Green negotiation is both an art and science and explains what the behavior aspects are. A negotiator can be an actor who pretends all the time or can be an honest person, both of which are effective under some circumstances. |
train_5694 | Aeriel: It's nearly eight. If you want to catch the nine o'clock train, you'd better go now.
Laurianne: Don't worry. I'll drive to the station.
Aeriel: In that case, let me go with you. And you drop me off at the city center. I'll go to the open market. | Laurianne will drive to the station. Aeriel'll go with Laurianne so that Laurianne can drop Aeriel off at the city center. |
train_5695 | Anallise: Shopping for furniture can be such a pain! It's so crowed here!
Else: Let's write down the prices first. A sofa is 4,000; bookshelves are 2, 500 each; a bed is 1, 200; a dining table and chairs are 6,000 a set. I think we can get the sofa in Ikea, the bed, and the dining table and chairs from Design 2000.
Ana... | Anallise and Else are shopping for furniture and Else's writing down the prices. |
train_5696 | Carlyn: What's going on around here? Why is everyone changing offices?
Davey: Haven't you heard? Where have you been anyway?
Carlyn: I just got back from visiting the plant in Chicago.
Davey: Well, there are a lot of changes being made here this week.
Carlyn: Yes, I see. But what are they?
Davey: For one thing, Martha ... | Davey tells Carlyn about the latest personnel changes. Carlyn would like to work in California but Davey wants to stay here at the company office. |
train_5697 | Wheeler: I'm sorry you didn't win, Don.
Don: So am I. What a disappointment!
Wheeler: Come on, cheer up!
Don: No, I feel terrible. And so do our classmates.
Wheeler: But you tried your best, didn't you?
Don: Yes, I did.
Wheeler: You won't give up trying, will you?
Don: No, I won't. I'll do better next time.
Wheeler: I'... | Wheeler cheers up Don who lost the game and suggests practising together. Don agrees. |
train_5698 | Matty: Now if you have any questions about the contract. I'll be happy to answer them.
Donna: Nothing comes to mind right now, but I'd like to go over all the articles of the contract once more before signing it. | Matty's willing to answer any questions about the contract. Donna'll go over the contract before signing. |
train_5699 | Phaidra: May I help you?
Quinton: Yes, please. I'd like to open a new account.
Phaidra: Yes, I'd be happy to help you. What kind of accounts would you like to open?
Quinton: Well, I am not sure. What kind of accounts can I open here?
Phaidra: Usually we offer current account and fixed account for individuals.
Quinton: ... | Phaidra tells Quinton a fixed account has a higher interest rate and a current account allows Quinton to withdraw money at any time. Quinton opens a current account and deposits 100 pounds in it. |
train_5700 | Kimberley: What do you want to do tonight?
Chanderjit: How about going to the cinema? I haven't seen a movie for a long time and I really miss it.
Kimberley: What do you want to see?
Chanderjit: There's a good film at the Green House Cinema,The Speed and Passion 8. I've watched all the former movies in that series and ... | Chanderjit suggests going to the cinema. Since Kimberley can't leave the office until 6:00 pm, they will watch the one starting at 8:20 pm. |
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