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train_5701 | Joby: That was a great dinner. I didn't know that you knew how yo cook.
Janna: I'm glad you liked it. Are you ready for dessert?
Joby: I don't know. I'm pretty full. What are we having?
Janna: I made strawberry shortcake.
Joby: Ooh, that's my favorite. Maybe I'll have a small slice.
Janna: Great. Would you like co... | Joby appreciates Janna's cooking and Janna's about to offer Joby strawberry shortcake and tea. However, Joby's sister has a car accident so Joby has to go. Janna wants to go with Joby but there is no space left in the car. |
train_5702 | Scotty: I want to buy a parking permit, please.
Mariquilla: Are you a full-time student or do you attend part-time in the evenings?
Scotty: I attend both day and evening classes.
Mariquilla: Will you be riding a motorcycle or do you drive a car?
Scotty: I ride a motorcycle.
Mariquilla: That permit will run twenty-... | Mariquilla helps Scotty buy a parking permit for Scotty's motorcycle. |
train_5703 | Noelyn: Steven! Good to see you brother! How are you? How was your trip?
Steven: It was fine. I've been better but, it's great to be home, I've missed you all! How's mom?
Noelyn: She's great! All she ever does is talk about you -her little boy that went to the United States. You're her pride and joy, you know that?
... | Steven just came back from America. Noelyn tells Steven Nisha and Noelyn are expecting their new-born baby and asks Steven to get married soon. Noelyn says Shalini is still waiting for Steven but Steven can't get over Veronica who's in America. When Steven gets home, he finds Veronica waiting for him. Veronica expresse... |
train_5704 | Aditya: Have you heard that our boss wants Nancy to accept a 6-week job in Acapulco?
Nancy: She'll really like that, especially since all of her cost will be paid and she can practice her Spanish, too.
Aditya: Yes, but most of all, she'll get to spend her free time bathing in the sun on those lovely beaches.
Nancy: Whe... | Aditya tells Nancy Nancy will be offered a 6-week job in Acapulco. |
train_5705 | Ignacius: Now I've collected all your personal information.
Lennie: Then when will you exchange the CD for another one?
Ignacius: After I give the information to the shop manager we will solve your problem. Please don't worry.
Lennie: But when? Could you tell me the deadline? I don't want to be bothered by it all the t... | Lennie wants a CD exchange very much and urges Ignacius to give a deadline for the next exchange. Ignacius promises the day after tomorrow. |
train_5706 | Kara-Lynn: Betty, what's the matter?
Betty: Well, at the end of the day at work, my neck really hurts.
Kara-Lynn: I see, do you do a lot of computer work?
Betty: Well, yes. I spent all day at the computer, but I take regular breaks.
Kara-Lynn: OK. That's good, but do you relax your arms?
Betty: Sorry?
Kara-Lynn: Well, ... | Betty's neck hurts after a whole day's work and Kara-Lynn suggests relaxing her arms to reduce the pressure on her neck. |
train_5707 | Gustaf: Sir, the plane will be landing in Moscow in 20 minutes. Please remain seated.
Sir: I'm sorry. I just wanted to get something to drink. I'm so thirsty. Can you bring me a glass of water?
Gustaf: Sure, I'll be back with it in just a minute. Please wait for a moment.
Sir: Thank you very much. By the way, what's th... | Gustaf will get Sir some water and tells Sir it's cold in Moscow now. |
train_5708 | Jaime: Excuse me, I'm mailing this package to Japan.
Michaela: Alright. Fill out this form about the contents and value. Do you want to insure it?
Jaime: I don't think so. It's only some books.
Michaela: Are you sending it surface mail or airmail?
Jaime: Airmail, please.
Michaela: OK. That's $25.
Jaime: Here's $30.
Mic... | Michaela helps Jaime airmail a package to Japan and tells Jaime it should arrive in two weeks. |
train_5709 | Jolyn: I can't believe you wear jeans to the office! Are you trying to lose your job?
Jessi: Of course not. I'm just observing casual day. On Fridays, the company doesn't require us to wear formal business attire.
Jolyn: Wow! Nobody told me about that. Won't the relaxed dress code damage the company image?
Jessi: We do... | Jolyn is surprised that Jessi wears jeans to the office. Jessi says Friday is the casual day of their company. Jessi thinks casual days increase productivity, despite Jolyn's opposite opinions. |
train_5710 | Kimmie: it's a lovely day out today, isn't it?
Jermain: it's beautiful. Enjoy it while it lasts. It's supposed to get cold tomorrow.
Kimmie: what's the weather forecast for tomorrow?
Jermain: it's supposed to snow early tomorrow morning and then tomorrow afternoon there's a chance of freezing rain.
Kimmie: that doesn't... | Today's a lovely day but Jermain tells Kimmie it will be snowy and rainy tomorrow. Kimmie changes the plan to Birmingham after hearing that, and Jermain will invite Kimmie over if Jermain's class is canceled because of snow. |
train_5711 | Alyssa: Yeah, look at all those new buildings going up! Mr. Zhang, the traffic is pretty smooth. But we were told the roads from the airport to downtown were quite crowded and traffic jams could be as long as half an hour.
Mr. Zhang: Yes, they were. But it has already past. The traffic from the airport to downtown has ... | Alyssa is surprised at Shanghai's new building and the smooth traffic. Alyssa wants to rent a car here. Mr. Zhang warns Alyssa must drive carefully in the downtown area. |
train_5712 | Benny: Our toner cartridges are already out of ink... Could you make an order for a new set?
Ondrea: We will need new cartridges for all of the office printers? That will be a large order, probably about two or three cases. The office supply store we usually go through might not have that many in stock.
Benny: You can ... | Benny wants Ondrea to make an order of cartridges. Ondrea says the office supply store may not have enough cartridges in stock. Benny thinks the store will make it as long as they tell the store in advance, but Benny asks Ondrea to try to expedite the order. |
train_5713 | Katy: Good afternoon, what flights do you have from London to Paris?
Barry: We have two direct flights. Would you like a morning one or an afternoon one?
Katy: The morning one, please. I want to go coach.
Barry: Single or return?
Katy: Single please. | Barry helps Katy order a single direct flight to Paris. |
train_5714 | Arline: I was trying to find the class on preparing for interviews.
Bob: You have found your way to the interview class. Please come in!
Arline: I am so happy I found this class because I was really nervous about my upcoming interview.
Bob: When we go into an interview, what do you think our first consideration should ... | Arline was nervous about an upcoming interview so Arline takes Bob's interview class. Bob tells Arline the important things Arline should focus on during an interview. |
train_5715 | Conroy: How are you doing? Pretty good, I imagine?
Edgardo: Actually not so good. That's why we made a special trip to see you.
Conroy: OK, let me hear it. I'd be glad to help if I can.
Edgardo: Good. I want to discuss with you the mode of payment for the construction of the power plant under negotiation.
Conroy: Well,... | Edgardo and Conroy are discussing the payment for the construction of the power plant. The manufacture of machinery and its accessories and parts consumes money and time, which is beyond Edgardo's company's financial capability. Edgardo proposes Conroy's company apply to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation for a ... |
train_5716 | Elyssa: Hello, I am calling about my cable service.
Reilly: What's the problem?
Elyssa: For the past week my cable hasn't been working.
Reilly: I apologize, but the cable has been down lately.
Elyssa: Do you know when it is going to start working again?
Reilly: Give it a couple days, and it should be back on.
Elyssa: W... | Elyssa calls Reilly for Elyssa's cable problem. Reilly explains the cable's been down and should be back in days. Elyssa won't be charged until the problem is solved. |
train_5717 | Marnia: Greetings should never be ignored in the interview.
Merci: Sure. It is helpful to shorten the distance between you and the interviewer and create a lively atmosphere.
Marnia: Appropriate greetings will win the interviewer's favorable impression
Merci: But you should pay special attention to your words and attit... | Marnia and Merci think it's important to greet appropriately, use polite words, and keep eye contact with interviewers in an interview and make acknowledgments at the end of the interview. |
train_5718 | Lenna: Have you ever thought about Tom's attitude?
Jenny: I've cut it up and come to the conclusion that he is actually sick of Jenny's brother. But he likes Jenny. She is a big apple in his eye.
Lenna: Love me, love my dog. He's a sensible kind man.
Jenny: That's why many people look up to him. | Jenny and Lenna think highly of Tom because he loves Jenny though hating her brother. |
train_5719 | Lacie: What do you think of AC milan and the team of Argentine?
Michael: They aren't evenly matched.
Lacie: Yes, I think AC Milan's foot work is much better on the whole.
Michael: Yet the Argentine attacker is worth a bet. | Lacie and Michael think AC milan and the team of Argentine aren't evenly matched. |
train_5720 | Vince: You're being childish. Your nose will heal. And so will your pride, if you let it. Let's get prepared for the competition. Just cheer up.
Burton: I'll have us ready for the Olympic games by the end of next month. After that, I don't know.
Vince: Don't know what?
Burton: Let's just say there could be some big cha... | Vince asks Burton to grow up, prepare for the Olympic games, and go to Vince for consolation. |
train_5721 | Huey: So do you believe in palmistry?
Sonya: Palmistry? What is that?
Huey: It's when someone takes a look at another person's palm to tell the future.
Sonya: Oh, you mean palm reading. I've seen that before, but I don't believe in it.
Huey: Are you sure? I've read a lot about palmistry and I've been able to tell a lot... | Huey tells Sonya palmistry is to tell one's future by looking at one's palm and asks to take a look at Sonya's palm. Sonya accepts, and Huey finds Sonya has a large gullibility line. |
train_5722 | Jodee: Hello, Dora, I haven't seen you for a long time. Where have you been?
Dora: I didn't go anywhere. I stayed at home.
Jodee: What's up? You look unhappy.
Dora: Nothing. I just feel very lonely in this city. I miss my family.
Jodee: Oh, I know. Sometimes I have the same feeling with you. But you'd better not be so ... | Dora's stayed home for a long time. She feels alone and misses her family. Jodee accompanies her for a while. |
train_5723 | Bryn: Are the ceremony and reception held in the same place?
American: No, not usually. Most people are married in a church, and then the wedding party and guests go to another place for the reception. Sometimes, however, they hold the reception in a big room in the church.
Bryn: Where do they go?
American: Either they... | American tells Bryn in American the wedding ceremony and reception are usually held in different places and receptions are sometimes held in the bride's home. The bride's family is responsible for the entire wedding-arrangement, which is expensive. They also believe the one catches the bouquet will be the next one marr... |
train_5724 | Andria: How time flies!
Lenard: May and Danny have already grown up.
Andria: I can still remember our first date.
Lenard: Look at that big tree over there.
Andria: Yeah, oh my god! It's still there. We have our first date right on there.
Lenard: Do you know that I fell in love with you at the first sight.
Andria: You w... | Andria and Lenard recall their first date and their marriage life of 20 years. |
train_5725 | Lee: Hello, IMPF Bank, how can I help you?
Patrick Dean: I need to report a missing Bank Card and Book.
Lee: OK Sir. Could you tell me the account holder's name, the account number, the amount in the account and your PIN number, please?
Patrick Dean: Well, the account's in my name. Patrick Dean, that's D-E-A-N. The acc... | Lee helps Patrick Dean to deal with his missing bank card and book. |
train_5726 | Yulong: Excuse me, Professor Webber?
Professor Webber: Yes, Yulong? What do you need?
Yulong: I was hoping you would write a letter of recommendation. I want to enter a doctoral program in artificial intelligence. I think your recommendation is most important to me.
Professor Webber: Good news! I'll be glad to. When do... | Yulong wants to apply for a doctoral program and requests a recommendation letter from Professor Webber. |
train_5727 | Rik: Daddy, I love this Happy Farmhouse. It's really fun.
Ephrayim: Great. But no talking, now. Don't forget that you are on a ladder. Take care!
Rik: But you are holding it for me. Nothing to worry about. I trust you. Oops, what's that?
Ephrayim: Don't touch it with your stick. It's a bumble bees' hive. Get down the l... | Rik and Ephrayim get away from a bumblebees' hive in Happy Farmhouse. Ephrayim tells Rik people come to pick apples here because they are Green food and it's fun. |
train_5728 | Agata: Did you see who the suspect was?
Winford: I got a perfect look at the suspect.
Agata: Would you be able to pick him out of a line-up?
Winford: That'll be easy.
Agata: Please take a careful look at these five men.
Winford: Okay.
Agata: Is the suspect in this line?
Winford: I see him.
Agata: Which number is he?
Wi... | Agata asks Winford to pick the suspect out of five people. |
train_5729 | Karilynn: Let's go to Wangfujing by bus.
Harriot: Better take the subway. It's faster, and more convenient.
Karilynn: En, where do we pay the fares?
Harriot: Just go to the ticket office in the subway.
Karilynn: Do I have to pay an additional fare to change trains?
Harriot: No, you don't have to. Here comes the train. ... | Harriot suggests going to Wangfujing by subway and tells Karilynn there's no additional fare for changing trains. |
train_5730 | Talya: I've got some great news for you!
Clifton: did you get the position you wanted?
Talya: yes, I'll be promoted to department manager.
Clifton: I'm glad to hear that. Congratulations!
Talya: thank you. Actually, I could not believe it at first. You know, there're so many outstanding people in our company. Many of t... | Talya tells Clifton that Talya'll be promoted to department manager next week. Talya thanks Clifton's congratulations and expects Clifton will be promoted soon. |
train_5731 | China Travel Agency: Hello, China Travel Agency. May I have your name?
Chaowei: Chaowei please.
China Travel Agency: Hi Chaowei, how can I help.
Chaowei: Yes. I'd like to travel to London. So I want you to make a reservation for me on May 1st.
China Travel Agency: Okay Chaowei, just a moment, please. I'm sorry but the ... | Chaowei wants a flight to London on May 1st, but it's full. Then China Travel Agency helps Chaowei to book a one-way economy ticket at 9:30 a. m. May 2nd. |
train_5732 | Carlynn: Excuse me. Miss, what does the doctor say about me? When can I be discharged?
Valida: The doctor has examined your current situation. Since you are recovering so well, you will be discharged tomorrow.
Carlynn: Great, thanks. But how can I get discharged?
Valida: First please get the bill at the doctor's office... | Valida tells Carlynn Carlynn'll be discharged tomorrow but still need to take a rest at home. |
train_5733 | Ignacius: Bill, please.
the waiter: Please wait a moment. . . here is the bill. Please check it.
Ignacius: Excuse me, what's this item for?
the waiter: For three bottles of Tsingtao beer.
Ignacius: But we've can canceled one bottle.
the waiter: Oh, I'm sorry. Let me go back to the cashier's to have it changed. ( a few ... | Ignacius checks the bill and finds it's overcharged. the waiter apologizes for it and has it changed. |
train_5734 | Terrye: Have you started cleaning up your room yet?
Darcie: I haven't gotten started on my room yet.
Terrye: When exactly do you plan on cleaning it?
Darcie: I have every intention of cleaning my room later.
Terrye: I thought I asked you to clean your room earlier.
Darcie: I already told you that I'm going to do it.
Te... | Darcie hasn't started cleaning up Darcie's room though Terrye asked earlier. Darcie promises to clean it before leaving. |
train_5735 | Thedric: Why do you want to be a tour guide?
Marla: I like to travel and I also like meeting various kinds of people.
Thedric: What courses have you completed at college?
Marla: I have studied English, tourist culture, guiding methods and techniques and so on.
Thedric: Have you learned any other foreign languages?
Marl... | Marla tells Thedric Marla wants to be a tour guide because Marla likes traveling and meeting people. Marla has related backgrounds and doesn't mind working hard. |
train_5736 | Brooks: What do you think of that situation comedies showed every weekend?
Franky: To tell you the truth, I don't think much of them.
Brooks: You're becoming a real television watcher.
Franky: A lot of people feel the same way. | Franky tells Brooks Franky doesn't think much of the situation comedies. |
train_5737 | Lay: Excuse me, how do I get to Wall Street?
Wenonah: Take the A train south to the Liberty Ave. stop. You should be able to find it from there.
Lay: I'm sorry, but how do I know the subway train is going south?
Wenonah: The southbound A trains say Brooklyn.
Lay: O. K. , so it's this one?
Wenonah: Yeah. Hey? What are y... | Wenonah tells Lay the train to Wall Street and asks Lay to let people off before Lay getting on. |
train_5738 | Arnold: How have your two sons been doing at school lately, Andy?
Andy: Terrible! James never starts learning, and Malcolm never stops learning.
Arnold: You're joking, of course. I hear that Malcolm is likely to win all the prizes in the exams this year.
Andy: Yes, so his teachers say. He has always been working very h... | Andy tells Arnold about his two sons. Malcolm wins many prizes this year and wants to go to Oxford University. James is crazy about tennis but Andy's wife wants James to give it up and study law. |
train_5739 | Jane: Hi, Kangkang.
Kangkang: Hi, Jane.
Jane: What are you going to do this Saturday evening?
Kangkang: I'm going to a concert.
Jane: How exciting! Who is going to sing at the concert?
Kangkang: Xu Song. He is my favorite pop singer.
Jane: Where is he going to give the concert?
Kangkang: In the gym.
Jane: What time is ... | Kangkang is going to Xu Song's concert this Saturday evening while Jane's going to visit her uncle. |
train_5740 | Lorri: Excuse me, are you waiting to buy the concert tickets?
Baird: Yes, I am. So are all these people in front of me.
Lorri: How long have you been here?
Baird: About 50 minutes. I've hardly moved forward in that time.
Lorri: Are you kidding?
Baird: Not at all. There was a couple up ahead of me who got so fed up that... | Baird and Lorri complains about the delay in selling concert tickets. Baird tells Lorri there has been a long queue all day, so Baird have tried calling to order the tickets but phone orders are unacceptable. Lorri thinks good concerts are worth waiting for. |
train_5741 | Rebecka: Why so early?
Kareem: Early? It's 3 o'clock now. School starts at 8:45 in the morning and ends at 3 in the afternoon.
Rebecka: In my country, we go to school from 8 a. m. until 5 p. m.
Kareem: Gosh! | Rebecka is surprised at how early students leave school in Kareem's country. |
train_5742 | Martyn: Would you like a cigarette?
Len: No, thanks. I've decided to give up smoking.
Martyn: Really? Why?
Len: Well, it's just that I think if you don't enjoy doing something any more, you should stop doing it.
Martyn: I see. You mean you don't enjoy smoking any more?
Len: That's right. You should give it up, too... | Len rejects Martyn's invitation for a cigarette because Len wants to give it up. Len thinks smoking is nasty but Martyn couldn't give it up. Martyn argues Martyn's done it hundreds of times. |
train_5743 | Catriona: Have you heard about Zhan and David?
Zhan: No, have they had another fight?
Catriona: No, they've got engaged.
Zhan: You must be joking. Those two?
Catriona: Well, my dear, I didn't believe it either. But I got it straight from the horse's mouth. David called me this morning.
Zhan: So when did this all ha... | Catriona tells Zhan Zhan and David got engaged last week and will get married next June. |
train_5744 | Delia: Broadway Mall is having a big sale this weekend. You wanna go?
Ola: Don't feel like it. I'm broke.
Delia: Well, we can still do some window shopping, can't we?
Ola: Just look around? Ah, that's boring.
Delia: I'll go myself then. | Delia invites Ola to Broadway Mall but Ola refuses. |
train_5745 | Dotti: Darling, I have news for you. Bobby and his wife, Evelyn, are going to have a baby soon.
Camilla: Really? I thought his wife couldn't have a baby.
Dotti: Actually they're expecting the baby to come on my birthday.
Camilla: Oh, what a coincidence! I bet Bobby must be very happy about it. He likes children and ... | Dotti and Camilla are both happy as Bobby and Evelyn will have a baby. Evelyn is three-month pregnant but begins to take her maternity leave. Camilla thinks she overreacts. |
train_5746 | Suiz: Suiz worte me a letter.
Sansone: What did she say?
Suiz: She got a master degree, and now she is going for her doctor.
Sansone: Really? I can't believe it.
Suiz: It's not a surprise, is it? She has always been a hard working student.
Sansone: But I think a master degree is good enough for a girl. | Suiz tells Sansone Suiz is going for a doctor's degree. But Sansone thinks a master's degree is enough for a girl. |
train_5747 | Claudetta: Waiter, a table for two, please.
Waiter: Yes, this way please.
Claudetta: Can we see the menu please.
Waiter: Here you are.
Claudetta: What's good today?
Waiter: I recommend crisp beef and fried duck.
Claudetta: We don't want that. Well. perhaps will be begin with mushroom soap and follow by some seafoo... | Waiter helps Claudetta order mushroom soap, seafood, chips, and coffee. |
train_5748 | Steven: Julia, will you be my wife?
Julia: I'm sorry, Steven.
Steven: Please, Julia, I have made proposal to you five times. I really want to share the rest of my life with you.
Julia: I know. But I'm not ready for married life yet.
Steven: Julia, I really love you. I hope I can stay with you no matter you are happ... | Steven has made his proposal to Julia five times, but Julia still wants to think more. |
train_5749 | Wilson Leach: Are you new here?
Monica Marten: Yes. It's my first day. My name is Monica Marten.
Wilson Leach: I'm Wilson Leach. That's my order form you're working on.
Monica Marten: I just finished it. Do you want to fax it to the head office?
Wilson Leach: That would be great. Do you know how to use the fax machine?... | Monica helps Wilson fax an order to the head office. Wilson needs to make calls to China and Mexico and Monica'll help him with Spanish. |
train_5750 | Hermione: Excuse me, but I think you've made a wrong turn. You were supposed to turn left on Wilson Blvd.
Joao: Oh, I'm sorry. Did you say 1323 Wilson?
Hermione: No, it is 3023. It is OK though, you don't have to take me there, I can walk from here.
Joao: I can just make a U turn and so one way street. See the sign up ... | Joao drove a wrong way, but Hermione says it's ok as Hermione can walk to there. |
train_5751 | Roland: I think it's very important to relax because if you don't. You can get too stressed. What do you think?
Perla: Yes, I think so, once I even got ill because I was too stressed out studying for exams. But what do you do to relax?
Roland: Well, sometimes I go to my room and lie down and listen to my favorite music... | Both Roland and Perla think it's important to relax. Roland likes listening to music or reading books to relax. Perla likes playing computer games, but Roland thinks it's not good for health. |
train_5752 | Myrtie: Have you received Tom's invitation yet?
Pamela: No, I haven't. Invitation to What?
Myrtie: Tom bought a new house last week. And he's going to hold a house warming party this weekend.
Pamela: Have you seen the house?
Myrtie: Yes, it's very big. It has a large bedroom for him and his wife, and a bedroom for each... | Myrtie says Tom bought a big house and sent invitations to his house warming party. Pamela hasn't received it and will go and check email. |
train_5753 | Cindy: I think I want to go back to school, Paul.
Paul: Well, that's a nice idea, Cindy. But what would you study?
Cindy: I'm not sure. I've always been interested in psychology. I think I'd do really well.
Paul: Uh-huh, it's not that I don't believe in you, sweetheart. You were always a good student, but it's differen... | Cindy wants to go back to school to get a second BA in psychology, but Paul is worried there aren't that many jobs in this field while they have 2 kids to feed. |
train_5754 | Pammy: What made you join the Tai Chi Club, Monica?
Monica: I used to like to play volleyball and tennis. Now, I just want to try a sport, which is not that intense for a change.
Pammy: Why didn't you choose yoga? It's very popular nowadays, and also involves less physical intensity.
Monica: Well, another reason why I ... | Monica tells Pammy that she joins Tai Chi Club and the core concept of Tai Chi is to find balance in people's life. Her mind is more relaxed after doing Tai Chi. |
train_5755 | Hyacinthie: Oh, well. It was fun to be the winner. But... it's too big. I must be an extra small in the States.
Ainslee: So what about the tennis racket?
Hyacinthie: Look! It's amazing. I can't wait to try it out!
Ainslee: How much did that end up costing you?
Hyacinthie: Oh... around twenty bucks. A bargain if you ask... | Hyacinthie tells Ainslee it costs Hyacinthie around twenty bucks to get the tennis racket and the picture with someone's signature. Ainslee thinks it's a super deal. |
train_5756 | Comfort Inn: Comfort Inn, may I help you?
Greg: I ' m looking for a hotel near the convention center.
Comfort Inn: You ' re in luck! We ' re just a two-minute drive from there. Would you like to make a reservation?
Greg: Not just yet. I have one or two questions. How much for a single?
Comfort Inn: During the peak seas... | Greg's looking for a hotel near the convention center. Comfort Inn tells Greg there's a special on single rooms and they have meeting rooms of various sizes. Greg is satisfied. |
train_5757 | Monica: Congratulations, Francis. Your hard working finally pays off. I am so happy for your promotion.
Alameda: Thanks, Monica. Without support from you and other colleagues, I would not have made it.
Monica: I hope I could get promoted some day. Tell me about your experience, ok?
Alameda: Well, just saying that you w... | Francis got promoted and tells Monica about his experience. He suggests Monica make plans and take challenges. |
train_5758 | Peter Bush: Medicine Industry, this is Peter Bush speaking, can I help you?
Li Ping: Good afternoon, could you connect this call with Mr. Brown, please
Peter Bush: May I know who's calling?
Li Ping: This is Li Ping of ABC computer company limited. I'm calling on our Mr. Wilson the general manager of our company.
Peter ... | Mrs. Li phones Medicine Industry since Mr. Wilson's got an urgent matter to discuss with Mr. Brown. Mr. Bush helps with it. |
train_5759 | Patrice: Good afternoon! Can I help you?
Andie: Could you show me where the Chinesc-style clothing is located? I want to buy a silk coat.
Patrice: This way, please. Here they are. They're all handmade.
Andie: Oh, they look nice. May I try that black one on?
Patrice: Of course. The fitting room is right over there.
Andi... | Andie buys a red silk coat as Patrice says it's believed in China that red color brings happiness and good luck. Andie orders a black one to be sent by mail when Patrice gets it in. |
train_5760 | Bob: Bob!
Anne: Anne! I haven't seen you for ages. How ' Ve you been?
Bob: Fine, just fine. And you?
Anne: Not bad. It really is great to see you again. Where have you been?
Bob: Guangzhou. I've got a cousin there. | Bob and Anne who haven't seen each other for ages greet each other. |
train_5761 | Mamie: Hello, is this the ABC company?
Ajay: Yes, may I help you?
Mamie: We have just arrived from Tokyo only... looking for a reserve car of your company. All of above, we cannot find it.
Ajay: What is your reservation number?
Mamie: Our reservation number is J - 221.
Ajay: Let me see. Oh, yes, we have your reservatio... | Mamie reserved a car from ABC company but Ajay hasn't arranged any car. Mamie asks for a refund. |
train_5762 | Orelee: What do you do in your spare times?
Jae: I have many hobbies. I like almost all kind of sports, and I also like to listen to classical musics.
Orelee: What sports do you like best?
Jae: Football. It's a very exciting game, because it keeps you alert, and I also enjoying the team spirit of football.
Orelee: Do y... | Jae tells Orelee Jae likes listening to classical music, playing football, and reading biographies and the novels of Inches. |
train_5763 | Dorice: Tom, aren't you a little too old to be trick-or - treating?
Tom: What are you talking about? Where is your Halloween spirit? Didn't you ever dress up in a costume and go around the neighborhood trick-or-treating with your friends?
Dorice: Of course, I did, but when I was ten! Trick - or-treating is for kids, pl... | Dorice thinks Tom is too old to be trick-or-treating but Tom insists on doing it. |
train_5764 | Alisha: Do you have to leave soon?
Adolphus: No. Actually I can stay longer. Dave called to say that there is a beautiful Chinese girl who's going to pick me up at the school gate tonight at ten thirty instead of eight thirty.
Alisha: Oh, that's better. So you don't have to rush.
Adolphus: Yeah. You know what Dave just... | Adolphus tells Alisha that Dave told him a beautiful girl who might be his next target will pick him up tonight. Alisha admires Adolphus and thinks Adolphus must be very popular. |
train_5765 | Jessey: Isn't this lovely weather? Will you help me water the flowers, Jack?
Jack: Well, do you think I have to?
Jessey: I do. We haven't watered them for quite a few days.
Jack: Please look at the sky. Don't you see the dark clouds? It's going to rain soon.
Jessey: Good. So we don't have to work. How nice!
Jack: But I... | Jessey requests Jack to water the flowers but Jack says they don't have to because it'll rain for a whole week. |
train_5766 | Shelagh: I wonder if it is possible that we organize a dinner party for all the colleagues in our departments. They are working very hard these days. Maybe it is time for everybody to relax a little.
Karsten: That is a good idea, I love it. What time do you think is convenient?
Shelagh: Well, what about this Thursday e... | Shelagh suggests organizing a department dinner party since it's time for everyone to relax a little. Karsten will inform all the colleagues. |
train_5767 | Ainslie: Here you are at last! You're half an hour late, you know.
Omar: I'm awfully sorry to have kept you waiting for so long.
Ainslie: What happened?
Omar: My watch stopped and I didn't know. I certainly need to buy a better one. | Omar's late because Omar's watch stopped. |
train_5768 | Chanda: What courses are you taking?
Sullivan: Chinese, maths, English, chemistry, physics, biology and so on.
Chanda: What do you think about the teachers?
Sullivan: To be honest, I like most of them, except for my Chinese teacher. She is quite young, but her class is too boring!
Chanda: That's too bad. Do you have an... | Sullivan doesn't like Sullivan's Chinese teacher because her class is too boring. Sullivan likes the oral English teacher and thinks he is great. |
train_5769 | May: May, we are fools to hang out at noon. It's dying hot today. My skin is too weak to be exposed under the summer sun.
Ardene: Do you have any sunscreen lotion?
May: You know, honey, I used it all on the way over.
Ardene: I think I'm getting a heart stroke.
May: The heat is driving crazy and I hate my new hat.
Arden... | May's complaining as the heat is unbearable and May's new hat cannot get rid of the heat but burns May's head. May comforts May that it'll rain later. |
train_5770 | Patrice: Mom, I'm starving.
Mom: Here are some biscuits. Why are you back so early today?
Patrice: My teacher had a sudden stomachache, so the class was cut shot. You?
Mom: Me what?
Patrice: You are cooking at least two hours earlier than the usual.
Mom: It's not for us.
Patrice: Then it's for Dad, isn't it? It's so un... | Patrice's back early because Patrice's teacher had a sudden stomachache. Mum's cooking for Grandma Wang because she's sick and her only daughter went abroad. Patrice offers to help. |
train_5771 | Grete: Hello, Lucy, I heard you did a good deal in interview.
Lucy: It's OK.
Grete: What did you do in the interview?
Lucy: I observed the interviewer's manner, mien and gesture carefully besides paying attention to mine.
Grete: Are all these helpful for the interview?
Lucy: Of course. The manner of shaking hands can s... | Lucy did well in an interview and tells Grete it's helpful to observe the interviewer's manner and discover his eyes to figure out his character and thoughts. |
train_5772 | Heloise: I'm really glad I got a chance to talk to you before you left, Mary. Have a safe trip!
Mary: Thanks. Try not to work too hard while I'm away!
Heloise: Yeah, I'll try not to! See you after Christmas.
Mary: Okay-bye! Have a nice Christmas. | Heloise says goodbye to Mary for her Christmas leave. |
train_5773 | Mrs. Smith: Come in, please.
Dunlin: Good afternoon, Mrs. Smith.
Mrs. Smith: Good afternoon. Have a seat, please. You are Mr. Sun?
Dunlin: Thank you. Yes, I am Dunlin.
Mrs. Smith: I have read your resume. I know you have worked for 3 years. Why did you choose to major in mechanical engineering?
Dunlin: Many factors led... | Mrs. Smith's interviewing Mr. Sun. Mr. Sun tells her his interests in mechanical engineering, his reasons for applying for the position, and his strengths and experience. He hopes to become a supervisor in a few years. Mrs. Smith tells him the company offers opportunities for further study and he can claim back part if... |
train_5774 | Anette: Good morning. Can I help you?
Cal: Good morning. I would like to make a reservation to Hong Kong for August 2.
Anette: Just a moment, please. I am sorry, sir. There is no ticket available on that day. But we have flights for Hong Kong the next day.
Cal: May I inquire about the departure time?
Anette: A 9:12 fli... | Cal wants to make a reservation to Hong Kong for August 2 but there's no ticket available. Anette helps Cal book a ticket for the next morning and reminds Cal to reconfirm the ticket. |
train_5775 | Mom: Johnny, have you tidied up your room yet?
Johnny: Not yet, Mom. Why are you on such a cleanliness kick anyway?
Mom: Do I have to remind you that your grandma is arriving tonight?
Johnny: Oh, my God, I forgot grandma's coming!
Mom: Yes, so this place had better be clean. You know Grandma. . .
Johnny: . . . I know I... | Mom asks Johnny to tidy up his room because his grandma is coming. |
train_5776 | Jodie: I'm really curious. What is it like doing housework all day for a living?
Eleonore: It's a little like being a mom, only I get paid for it!
Jodie: I still think that it is a bitstrange that you like to do that kind of thing. Most women would rather hire a maid.
Eleonore: That's exactly why my business is doing s... | Jodie thinks it strange that Eleonore does housework for a living, but Eleonore's business is doing well. |
train_5777 | Rafe: Excuse me, sir, could you please tell me the way to Aidan Bookstore?
Whitaker: Yes, of course. Would you like to walk there or take a bus?
Rafe: Er. . . Is it far from here?
Whitaker: It's just about ten minutes'walk. Go along this street, on the third cross you'll find it on your left.
Rafe: Then I'll walk. Many... | Whitaker tells Rafe how to walk to the Aidan Bookstore. |
train_5778 | Gino: Good afternoon. Can I help you?
Eba: Is Ms. April Wang available at the moment?
Gino: I'm sorry, Sir. She's currently away at our sub-branch. Is there anything I can help you with?
Eba: I hope so. I'm in the process of applying for a credit card with you, and Ms. Wang asked me to drop off these documents.
Gino: L... | Eba comes to meet Ms. April Wang to drop off some documents for his credit card application. Gino tells Eba Ms. April Wang isn't available and helps Eba with the process. |
train_5779 | Jackie: Hi Jackie. You don't look too well. What's going on?
Fernanda: It's nothing. I'm just a little stressed out.
Jackie: Why? What's stressing you out?
Fernanda: School. Since I was working part time, I had a difficult time keeping up with class. Now that we have exams coming up, I'm totally freaking out.
Jackie: T... | Jackie's stressed out since he had a difficult time keeping up with classes and the exams are coming. Jackie suggests studying together. |
train_5780 | Iormina: Hi, Mary, I have decided to look for a job as a salesman.
Mary: Good! Have you got the recruitment information on marketing?
Iormina: Yes. I have found some through different channels.
Mary: Really? That's great! Tell me.
Iormina: OK. The first piece of job information I got was from the Internet, and it is ab... | Iormina is looking for a job as a salesman. After gathering the recruitment information from different channels, Iormina wants to try the one about electronic commerce. |
train_5781 | Derron: Hello, is this the ABC Company?
ABC Company: Yes. May I help you?
Derron: We have just arrived from Tokyo and we've been looking for our reserved car of your company all over, but we cannot find it.
ABC Company: What is your reservation number?
Derron: Our reservation number is J - 221.
ABC Company: Let me see.... | Derron reserved a car from ABC company but ABC Company hasn't arranged any car. Derron asks for a refund. |
train_5782 | Glenn: How do you dispose of the waste in your factory?
Nealson: We try to recycle as much as we can.
Glenn: What about the rest? How do you get rid of it?
Nealson: We have to send it to landfill. It's very expensive because the government recently introduced a landfill tax so we're planning to build a new incineration... | Nealson's factory recycles the waste as much as possible and plans to burn the rest instead of landfilling, which will be less harmful. |
train_5783 | Easton: Ahahah! What is that thing on your couch! It just moved!
Aldrich: Did you think it wasn't real? That's my pet lizard.
Easton: You have a pet lizard? Somehow I never would have imagined that.
Aldrich: His name is Grunt. Come closer and I'll properly introduce you.
Easton: Does it bite or scratch?
Aldrich: No, he... | Aldrich introduces Aldrich's pet lizard Grunt to Easton. Aldrich tells Easton that he's harmless and has an unusual personality. |
train_5784 | Renate: I'm glad you could make it.
Leoline: It's my job. What can I help you with?
Renate: I think a pipe burst in my apartment.
Leoline: In what room is this pipe?
Renate: You'll find the pipe in my bathroom.
Leoline: When did the pipe start leaking?
Renate: It's been leaking for a couple of days now.
Leoline: I will... | There's a pipe burst in Renate's bathroom. Leoline comes to fix it. |
train_5785 | Bryan: I don't have a good camera. How am I going to take nice pictures of the butterflies? They are so colorful. I want to get in really close so everyone can see the details.
Fiann: Our photography lab loans cameras to all students enrolled in my class. Don't worry. Just show your student ID and they will give you on... | Bryan doesn't have a good camera. Fiann suggests borrowing one from the photography lab with a deposit of $500. Bryan thinks it's better to buy one. |
train_5786 | John: How would you like to come to New York with me over the spring break, Julia?
Julia: I'd love to, John, but where would we stay?
John: At a friend's house. I always stay with him and there's room for you too.
Julia: OK. He won't mind?
John: Of course not. He's looking forward to meeting you.
Julia: Will we drive t... | John invites Julia to go to New York over the spring break. Julia agrees and they plan the details. |
train_5787 | Millicent: Hey, Susan. You're good at remembering things, aren't you?
Susan: Yeah, I guess so. Why?
Millicent: I'm always forgetting things. Last week I went to the bank for some money, and I forgot to take it out of the machine. When I remembered and went back, the money was gone. Besides, I couldn't remember where I ... | Millicent tells Susan about Millicent's experience of forgetting things and asks Susan for advice. |
train_5788 | Allissa: Thank heavens! You're back safe and sound. Everyone was worried on hearing about the air crash. And I had so many sleepless nights!
Whitaker: Yes, I know your feeling, dear! Even I myself don't know how I escaped it. I was the only lucky guy. | Allissa's grateful that Whitaker's back safe and sound as the only survivor. |
train_5789 | Smith: Hello. Good evening.
George Hatton: Hello, may I please speak to George Hatton?
Smith: To whom, did you say?
George Hatton: George Hatton.
Smith: I'm sorry but no one of that name lives here. What number are you calling?
George Hatton: 123-4567.
Smith: That's our number all right but no Mr. Hatton lives here. Th... | George Hatton tries to phone George Hatton but finds the number is wrong. |
train_5790 | Nixie: Lots of elderly people want peace and quiet in their old age, but young people want an unconstrained life.
Pyotr: It would be good for both if they lived separately. My parents want to live apart from us.
Nixie: What if old people are in poor health and need to be looked after?
Pyotr: Young people ought to ca... | Pyotr thinks young people should live with their parents if needed, though they may have different lifestyles. |
train_5791 | Dennis: Sue? Do you want to join the softball team? We need another player.
Sue: I haven't played softball since I was in high school!
Dennis: Come on! It'll be fun. We play every other Saturday afternoon from May until August.
Sue: Okay. I guess I could give it a try. | Dennis invites Sue to join the softball team. Sue will try. |
train_5792 | Sally: Good morning Mike!
Mike: Morning Sally! What's up? you seem in a hurry!
Sally: I am having an exam at nine, It's already eight thirty.
Mike: Don't worry, I'll drive you.
Sally: Thank you very much!
Mike: How are your cases coming along?
Sally: Very well, thanks , I will probably finish next week, but this ... | Sally's in a hurry for an exam. Mike offers to drive her. Sally tells Mike her cases will be finished soon. |
train_5793 | Alethea: I don't know whether or not to believe him.
Michal: You can trust him. He always tells the truth.
Alethea: But it's really too important to me.
Michal: I said you can trust him. You just have to believe it. | Alethea doesn't know whether to believe a man or not. Michal asks Alethea to trust him. |
train_5794 | Gwynne: Where are you feeling the pain?
Judith: I can't stand up! My stomach is killing me!
Gwynne: Can you put your hand where it hurts the most?
Judith: It hurts smack in the middle of my gut!
Gwynne: Did this just come on suddenly?
Judith: I felt OK until an hour or so ago, and then I just doubled over.
Gwynne... | Judith can't bear with the stomachache. Gwynne will get Judith to an emergency room to check the problem. |
train_5795 | Dorey: Honey, we still have some extra money after buying the TV set last week. If you want to buy something else, you can.
Honey: Well, I need a bike. I don't want to go to work by bus anymore. There are so many people on the bus sometimes that I just can't get on it.
Dorey: What do you think of walking to work for ex... | Honey wants to use the extra money to buy a bike. Dorey thinks Honey needs a new computer instead. Honey decides to buy a computer. |
train_5796 | Sylvia: Come in, Bob. Did you have trouble getting here?
Bob: No, I just followed the directions on my phone. Hey, this is a nice place.
Sylvia: Thanks. I'm enjoying it, coffee?
Bob: Sure, thanks. So are you ok, Sylvia? You look upset.
Sylvia: Oh, I'm ok. I was up all night long working on my Chinese.
Bob: That's too b... | Sylvia's upset because she was up all night long working on Chinese. Bob suggests she learn Chinese by singing songs and recommends a website. Sylvia will have a try. |
train_5797 | Devon: Good afternoon, Royal Bank. How may I help you?
Hollie: Hello. I have an account with your bank and I'd like to have a copy of my bank statement. I tried to reach you this morning but the lines were all busy. Can I request a statement over the phone?
Devon: Unluckily you can't. However you can get it on the bank... | Devon from Royal Bank tells Hollie Hollie can't request a statement over the phone but can get it on the website. |
train_5798 | Jonas: Jonas, have you finished the report yet?
Marcus: I'm afraid I'm still reading through all these papers. Do you need it right now?
Jonas: I don't, but Mr. Steadman will be asking about it soon. You know, he always starts to get anxious about the weekly report about this time of the day.
Marcus: But it's only Thur... | Jonas hasn't finished the weekly report and Jonas reminds her that Mr. Steadman will be asking about it soon. Jonas is confident to finish it on time. |
train_5799 | Britni: Father sent me to the school to pick you up this afternoon. But you were not there. What were you guys doing, William?
William: Our music club held an activity in the shopping center then.
Britni: What activity? You didn't tell us anything about it.
William: So sorry. I should have told mom and dad and you last... | William tells Britni that his music club held a music performance among passers-by. William didn't tell the family about it because William was afraid he would be nervous if they went there. |
train_5800 | Eddi: How was your trip?
Stacie: Great. I went all over the world. I started out in Germany and then made my way to Spain and France. After Europe, I went to Egypt and Turkey, then over to India and China. From China, I traveled to Thailand and Indonesia. Then spent some time in Australia. I was planning on going to So... | Stacie tells Eddi about Stacie's 5-month tour around the world. Stacie is looking for a place to live and a job in the food business. Eddi will introduce Stacie to Eddi's friend working at a restaurant. |
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