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train_6201 | Winford: We still have one more day to go before we return home. What will we see tomorrow?
Belita: No idea. We've enjoyed both the natural scenery and the city sights. What else is there to see?
Winford: What about a factory tour?
Belita: You mean visit a factory?
Winford: Yes. I heard there's a lager motor company ne... | Winford and Belita talk about where to visit before returning home and they decide on a factory tour. They think factory tours are good for companies as well as visitors. |
train_6202 | Humphrey: Can you tell me a little about Paris?
Liuka: Sure. What do you expect to know?
Humphrey: I want to see some of the famous places like Eiffel Tower, the Seine River. . .
Liuka: And you shouldn't miss the Louvre Museum. You can stay there for at least a whole day.
Humphrey: That's a good idea. I almost forget i... | Liuka tells Humphrey about Paris, including its must-see spots, the nightlife, and the weather. |
train_6203 | Bill: Did you hear how cold it got last night?
Ally: I heard the radio announcer say it was 18 degrees below zero.
Bill: It was so cold this morning. I could hardly start my car.
Ally: My car didn't want to start either at first.
Bill: Don't you have a garage?
Ally: Not in the new apartment. We have to leave the car in... | Bill and Ally talk about how cold it got last night as they both had a problem starting their cars. Bill then suggests going for coffee to warm up. |
train_6204 | Estele: May I ask you a few questions about insurance?
Ehud: Yes.
Estele: Now we've given a CIF Shanghai price for some steel plates. What insurance rate do you suggest we should get?
Ehud: Well. Obviously, you won't want All Risks cover.
Estele: Why not?
Ehud: Because they aren't delicate goods and won't likely be dam... | Ehud thinks Estele won't want All Risks cover and explains the reason. Estele then asks Ehud to give a quotation for Estele's consignment now and Ehud will get this rate right away. |
train_6205 | Cal: This sucks. I hate buying lingerie. Okay, just find something and get out of here. Alright, these are fine. Oh, no, don't come over here, don't come over here.
Perle: You look a little lost, can I help you?
Cal: Um, I'm just having a look around. It's my girlfriend's birthday tomorrow. I'm trying to find her somet... | Cal is looking for lingerie for his girlfriend's birthday. Perle offers recommendations but Cal feels awkward and just wants to pick something and get out of the store. |
train_6206 | Marlee: Excuse me. Can you show me some nail-polish?
Kelsi: Yes. We have all kinds of colors for it.
Marlee: That's good.
Kelsi: What's your favorite color?
Marlee: In my opinion, orange is very nice.
Kelsi: Sometimes pink is not bad, too.
Marlee: You're right. Well, just these two, please.
Kelsi: Thank you. Anything e... | Marlee buys orange and pink nail-polish with Kelsi's assistance. |
train_6207 | Griswold: Do you need help with something?
Andrea: I need help finding a new refrigerator.
Griswold: Do you see anything that you like?
Andrea: That Kenmore looks nice.
Griswold: That is a wonderful choice.
Andrea: What makes is so great?
Griswold: It's very inexpensive, and it has all the appliances.
Andrea: What appl... | Andrea wants a new refrigerator. Griswold recommends Kenmore because it's inexpensive and has all the appliances. Andrea will buy it. |
train_6208 | Kia: Jack, do say good-bye for me to the host. I've got to run.
Jack: Why are you in such a hurry?
Kia: My old man does not allow me to go back later than 11 p. m. Bye!
Jack: Bye! | Kia hurries to leave because of Kia's curfew. |
train_6209 | Julita: we'Ve got a lot of work to do now, but take your time over this project. We don't want to make any mistakes.
Kata: ok. I should have it finished by Friday afternoon. Then I can check those account over the weekend. We need to have them finished by Monday, right?
Julita: that's right. We'll finish them just in t... | Julita and Kata talk about the urgent project they're working on currently. Then Julita needs to go back to a meeting and reminds Kata to make sure everyone knows they must stick to the deadline. |
train_6210 | Chancey: We're asking for donations today.
Perl: What are you collecting donations for?
Chancey: We're trying to raise money for the campaigns.
Perl: How much are you planning on raising?
Chancey: As much as possible.
Perl: What kind of fundraisers are you doing?
Chancey: We are going door to door.
Perl: You should try... | Chancey tells Perl they're collecting donations for the campaigns. Perl offers some suggestions. |
train_6211 | Adrea: Do you eat a lot of fruit and vegetables in you country?
Ignaz: Yes, we do. The most popular vegetables are potatoes, carrots, peas, and cauliflower. The most popular fruit are apples, bananas, pears, peaches, grapes, and oranges. Do you like vegetables?
Adrea: I like them very much. We also eat a lot of vegetab... | Both the people in Adrea's and Ignaz's countries like eating fruit and vegetables, but they prefer different kinds. Ignaz's country doesn't grow much so they have to import while Adrea's country grows lots of fruit and vegetables so they export a lot of fruits. |
train_6212 | Rebecca: Okay Rebecca, well I think you'Ve given me a clear impression of your positive qualities, but let's talk a little bit about your weaknesses.
Veronica: Okay, well it's always more difficult to describe them isn't it?
Rebecca: Definitely, but if you had to pinpoint one weakness what would it be?
Veronica: Well a... | Rebecca tells Rebecca her weakness is that she tends to get frustrated if she doesn't see progress in her work or career, but she emphasizes that she would never shirk her responsibilities. |
train_6213 | Catha: Your assistant said that it was time to come in and sign my escrow papers.
Roland: Don't be intimidated. There is a lot to sign, but I will explain everything to you very clearly.
Catha: Do you need anything from me?
Roland: All the papers have been drawn up, but I will need to see your picture ID so we can nota... | Catha is told to come to sign Catha's escrow papers. Roland encourages Catha to get outside help to understand the documents and tells Catha the house will be Catha's when the papers get processed. |
train_6214 | Britni: Well it's my first night in Beijing. What should I eat?
Bridget: Well you have to try Peking duck.
Britni: Mm, I don't really like duck to be honest with you. I fancy something light.
Bridget: Ok, you could try the Peking wonton then.
Britni: That sounds like a good idea. Where should I go to eat that?
Bridget:... | Bridget suggests Britni try Peking duck but Britni doesn't like ducks, so Bridget suggests Peking wonton. |
train_6215 | Steven: Julia, what time is it?
Julia: Eight o'clock. It's time for you to get up and have breakfast.
Steven: Oh, my God! I'm going to be late! I have no time to have breakfast now. ( Hurry on his clothes. )
Julia: You won't go to work today, Steven, It's Sunday. Come and have breakfast now.
Steven: Oh, I have a poor m... | Steven wakes up and thinks he's late for work. Julia tells him it's Sunday and asks him to get more sleep after breakfast. |
train_6216 | Tina Li: Tina Li, Financial Planner, how may I be of service?
Jinny: Hello, Tina. An acquaintance of mine has just told me that your bank has started a new Personal Wealth Management Service. Is that right?
Tina Li: It certainly is. You can do almost anything with it, anytime, anywhere.
Jinny: How would I go about appl... | Tina Li introduces the new Personal Wealth Management Service to Jinny. |
train_6217 | Louis: May I be of any assistance?
Holley: I want to have a look at the microwave ovens.
Louis: You can have a broad choice here. Are you interested in a particular brand?
Holley: Not really. What are these toys over there?
Louis: Ma'am, these are complimentary with each purchase. How about that one below the toys? Thi... | Holley comes to search for a microwave oven. Louis recommends the best seller but Holley wants a grey one. Louis gets the only grey one in stock and tells Holley about its quality and price. |
train_6218 | Lonni: I'd like to book a flight ticket for New York, please.
Matty: New York. When?
Lonni: Next Friday, September 5th.
Matty: All right. Do you want a single ticket or a return one?
Lonni: A return one, please.
Matty: Would you like to leave it open?
Lonni: Yes, please. How much is it?
Matty: $4,956.
Lonni: Here is th... | Lonni books a return flight ticket for New York with Matty's assistance. |
train_6219 | Donella: Have you seen my glasses?
Tedda: No, where did you leave them?
Donella: Right here by the telephone.
Tedda: Are you sure?
Donella: Yes, I'm sure! I saw them here five minutes ago.
Tedda: Maybe you left them in the living room.
Donella: No, I put them here by the telephone.
Tedda: Well, they are not there now.
... | Donella can't find Donella's glasses. Donella and Tedda talk about where the glasses might be. |
train_6220 | Oswell: Excuse me, Sara.
Sara: Yes?
Oswell: I have some difficulty in pronouncing some of the words in the text. Could you help me?
Sara: Sure.
Oswell: How do you pronounce this word?
Sara: Travel.
Oswell: Travel. What does 'travel' mean, please?
Sara: It means 'go from place to place'. For example, I want very much to... | Oswell requests Sara to help Oswell pronounce some of the words in the text and Sara agrees. |
train_6221 | Rita: Sorry, I'm late, Tom.
Tom: It's all right, Rita. Where have you been?
Rita: At the police station. I've lost my handbag. Or perhaps someone's taken it. I don't know.
Tom: Oh, no. What happened? Sit down. Was there anything important in it?
Rita: Important! My checkbook, all the papers I need for work.
Tom: Oh, th... | Rita tells Tom she's late because she's lost her handbag and her efforts on searching for the handbag. Tom suggests Rita go to the restaurant where she had lunch and look for it. |
train_6222 | Jeff: Hello, Louise. Have you seen my new supermarket yet?
Louise: Yes. I've heard of it actually. I suppose you must like it.
Jeff: Yes, I mean it's marvelous.
Louise: Oh, Jeff. I really can't agree. I don't like it at all. My shop is much better.
Jeff: You must be mad. I think it's really...you know...so easy to buy ... | Jeff asks Louise's opinion about Jeff's new supermarket, but Louise doesn't like it at all as the food isn't fresh. Louise prefers small shops for their better service though they are more expensive. |
train_6223 | Maggie: Hi, Steve, how are things?
Steve: Hi, Maggie. Good, thanks. What's new with you?
Maggie: Oh, I was just wondering if you want to go out tonight.
Steve: Well, I was thinking of going to the university library to do a bit of study. What've you got on mind?
Maggie: I thought we just go for a walk? Maybe down the p... | Maggie invites Steve to go for a walk tonight, but it's too cold, so she suggests seeing a movie. Steve agrees and they'll meet at the Oyiyang cinema at fifteen past eight. |
train_6224 | Garth: Can I help you, madam?
Olimpia: Yes, I'm looking for a new winter coat.
Garth: Have you any particular color in mind?
Olimpia: I don't know really. What's the fashional color this year?
Garth: Red is very popular.
Olimpia: Good. Red suits me very well. It's a cheerful color, isn't it?
Garth: Yes, madam, I ... | Olimpia's looking for a new winter coat and buys a red one at the cost of $180 with Garth's assistance. |
train_6225 | Inigo: So do you think I can take it?
Emelyne: I'd stay over there, if I were in your shoes.
Inigo: I know, but things are getting a bit out of hand and I just can't do nothing.
Emelyne: See your problem? You get so restless when it's time to calm down.
Inigo: You're right. | Inigo wants to take something while Emelyne thinks Inigo should stay over there and keep calm. |
train_6226 | Shelagh: Let's play a game!
Emmey: OK! How about Scrabble?
Shelagh: No,no, a friend of mine taught me this really fun game. I'm going to describe someone's face, and you guess who it is!
Emmey: OK!
Shelagh: Let's see. He has a roman nose, bushy eyebrows and dimples!
Emmey: Our cousin Pete! My turn! She has a point... | Shelagh and Emmey are playing a game of describing someone's face and guessing who it is. |
train_6227 | Jodie: Honey, what do you think love is?
Honey: Love has many meanings; it means different things to different people.
Jodie: What's the best way to express love? I mean, really deep love? Honey: Um, you can call it true love, or say you are crazy about the one you love.
Jodie: No, I mean real love. Love more beauti... | Jodie asks Honey what the best way to express love is and expresses Jodie's love to Jodie's car in that way. |
train_6228 | Percival: What can I get for you today?
Gaynor: Can I please have fried eggs and toast?
Percival: Of course, would you like jam or butter with your toast?
Gaynor: That depends on what kind of jam you have.
Percival: Grape, strawberry, blueberry.
Gaynor: I'll have strawberry.
Percival: Any coffee for you today?
Gaynor: ... | Gaynor orders fried eggs, toast, and water for breakfast with Percival's assistance. |
train_6229 | Orrin: I have with me this evening, Louise Graham, a group leader at Ravens Field Outdoor Adventure Center for children. Louise, how long have you been there?
Louise Graham: Well, before I first went there 2 years ago, I thought I'd probably only stay for a year. But after 6 months or so. I really started to enjoy the ... | Louise Graham, a group leader at Ravens Field Outdoor Adventure Center for children tells Orrin his working experiences, the best thing about his job, and his feelings towards the job. |
train_6230 | Kelsy: Shall I pick you up then?
Meredith: I don't know. The traffic will be really bad at that time. You know what it's like after a concert. I was thinking of catching the train.
Kelsy: Hmm...It will be late. Won't that be a bit dangerous? I'm not busy you know.
Meredith: That's really kind of you. I've also thought ... | Kelsy offers to pick up Meredith after the concert, but Meredith prefers catching the train considering the traffic. |
train_6231 | Tim: Hi Lucy, what's your favorite TV program?
Lucy: I like sports programs best, especially tennis. I really prefer playing to watching.
Tim: What about your best friend Rosie? What does she like to watch?
Lucy: Her favorite shows are game shows where teams answer questions and win prizes. What programs do you like be... | Tim and Lucy tell each other what TV programs they and their friends like best. |
train_6232 | Mr. Lewis: Hello.
Connolly: Good morning, sir. Welcome to London Heathrow Airport. Where are you going?
Mr. Lewis: I'm going to Taipei by way of Hong Kong.
Connolly: Your passport and ticket, please. Will you be checking in any banks, Mr. Lewis?
Mr. Lewis: Just one and I have this carry-on bag.
Connolly: What kind of s... | Mr. Lewis's flying to Taipei by way of Hongkong and checks in at London Heathrow Airport with Connolly's assistance. |
train_6233 | Didi: Can you give me some information about getting to the Town Center?
Josi: Well, you can drive, but the parking is difficult. It will be quite expensive if you stay there all day.
Didi: Yes, we're thinking of going to look around some of the shops, and look at the wall around the city. So we'll probably be there mo... | Josi tells Didi about the cost of different ways of transportation to get to the Town Center. |
train_6234 | Meg: We can go to see the movie, saving the planet at the rock. What time does it start?
Barbara: 8:00 o'clock.
Meg: So we can be back about 10:30, right?
Barbara: No, it doesn't end until 11.
Meg: I can't sit in the cinema so long.
Barbara: Well then, what do you want to see?
Meg: Shakespeare in love is at the regal a... | Barbara tells Meg the movie, saving the planet at the rock, takes a long time. Meg can't stand sitting in the cinema for long, so they decide to see Shakespeare in love. |
train_6235 | Beulah: Can I have a cup of coffee please?
Jacqui: Sure. What size would you like? Here are cup sizes.
Beulah: Uhm, I want to take a large one with sugar, please.
Jacqui: Alright. Anything else? How about soft drinks?
Beulah: No. Erm, those cream cakes look really good. I'll take one.
Jacqui: OK. That's $2.18 for the c... | Beulah buys a large cup of coffee with sugar and a piece of cream cake with Jacqui's assistance. |
train_6236 | Tom Wilson: Hello, Tom Wilson's. Can I help you?
Emma Lloyd: Hi. It's Emma Lloyd here. I'm calling about my motorbike. Is it ready to be collected yet?
Tom Wilson: Can you remind me what's the brand of the bike?
Emma Lloyd: It's a City Zip. It's blue.
Tom Wilson: Oh yes, we had to order in some parts. But they still ha... | Emma Lloyd phones Tom Wilson's to ask whether her motorbike is fixed. Tom tells her some parts still haven't arrived. Emma will call at the end of the week. |
train_6237 | Molli: Excuse me, sir. Which would you like? A Chinese or a western meal?
Iain: Chinese food, please.
Molli: Please put down the table in front of you. Here, like this.
Iain: Oh, thank you. That's very kind of you.
Molli: It's my pleasure. What would you like to drink? Tea, coffee, orange juice?
Iain: Do you have any s... | Iain chooses a Chinese meal, soybean milk, and a small cup of orange juice on the plane. He asks Molli about the duration of the flight and requests to change his seat. |
train_6238 | Winslow: John, I'd like to see you in my office for a minute.
John: Yes, sir, I'll be there in just a moment.
Winslow: John, I have been watching you. I've been paying attention to you over the last quarter and I'm impressed. You've done a tremendous job in tackling some difficult accounts. I just want to let you to kn... | Winslow tells John that he has done a great job so Winslow is recommending him for promotion. John is surprised and grateful. |
train_6239 | Desaree: What do you do?
Yves: I'm an apprentice with a local engineering firm. My training lasts for two years. Two days a week I study Engineering at a local college. If I pass all my exams, I hope the company will take me on as an engineer. | Yves tells Desaree Yves is an apprentice with a local engineering firm. |
train_6240 | Babe: Only one. But I wanted to make sure I'd get it.
Vibhu: Yeah, I really wanted that Chanel bag, too. But just in case you should bid low.
Babe: But there are only two more days until the bidding closes!
Vibhu: I bid on a Chanel watch at the last minute, and got it sixty percent off!
Babe: Oh... I'm such a newbie. B... | Babe and Vibhu talk about their biddings on eBay. |
train_6241 | Isadore: Were you able to attend Friday night's basketball game?
Devonne: I was unable to make it.
Isadore: You should have been there. It was intense.
Devonne: Is that right. Who ended up winning?
Isadore: Our team was victorious.
Devonne: I wish I was free that night. I'm kind of mad that I didn't go.
Isadore: It was... | Devonne missed Friday's basketball game. Isadore says it was a great game. Devonne feels mad Devonne didn't make it. |
train_6242 | Ritchie: Good morning, sir. May I help you?
Mr. Richard: Good morning, I have an appointment with Mr. Johnson at 10:00
Ritchie: Excuse me, sir, but are you Mr. Richard of World Trading Company?
Mr. Richard: Yes. That ' s right.
Ritchie: I ' m sorry, Mr. Richard. Mr. Johnson is on his way to the office. He had just call... | Mr. Richard has an appointment with Mr. Johnson at 10:00. Ritchie says Johnson asked Mr. Johnson to wait a minute and serves him coffee. |
train_6243 | Hesther: Oh, my God. I can't take it any more.
Maison: What's wrong, honey? Take it easy.
Hesther: I am tired of doing that boring work. I just repeat doing counting everyday. It's so terrible.
Maison: Me too. But I think we can do something else for a change.
Hesther: You know I work with my professional knowledge not... | Hesther is tired of doing Hesther's boring work. Maison feels the same and suggests taking a training course to change the mood and enrich their knowledge. |
train_6244 | Adrick: We need to figure out how much money we're spending and what we're spending it on.
Jodie: Why?
Adrick: Well, I think we could be saving more.
Jodie: Really, well, o. k. Get the receipts out.
Adrick: Let's see. We spent $ 700 dollars for our home loan payment, $ 400 on groceries, $ 75 on utilities, $ 250 on gaso... | Adrick and Jodie try to figure out their spending to see if they can save more money. |
train_6245 | Kare: Hello. 9-1- 1. Can I help you?
Joannes: I need the police.
Kare: What happened?
Joannes: My neighbor hit my brother on the head. He's bleeding.
Kare: Give me your address.
Joannes: 176 Wooden Street East.
Kare: All right. The police and an ambulance are on the way. In the meantime, find a clean cloth and press it... | Joannes calls 911 for help. Kare asks Joannes's address and tells Joannes that help will be there soon. |
train_6246 | Kenna: So, what happened?
Ricki: He never came.
Kenna: He stood you up.
Ricki: I wouldn't exactly characterize it in that way. I think something happened. Something terrible and unexpected that made it impossible for him to. . . what if he showed up, took one look at me and left?
Kenna: Not possible.
Ricki: Maybe, ther... | Ricki thinks something terrible and unexpected happened to the man who stood up Ricki. Kenna disagrees. |
train_6247 | Ellie: Are you going to the movie theater with me tonight?
Kat: Is there anything good playing?
Ellie: Titanic is playing tonight. It's a blockbuster.
Kat: Really? I want to go, too.
Ellie: OK, let's meet at the movie theater entrance tonight. Don't be late.
Kat: No problem.
Ellie: ( After watching the movie. ) Are you... | Ellie and Kat are going to watch Titanic tonight. After watching, Kat feels so touched. |
train_6248 | Mike: Good morning, Miss Li.
Miss Li: Morning, Mike.
Mike: I'm sorry that I was absent yesterday.
Miss Li: I've already got your certificate for sick leave. How do you feel today?
Mike: I feel much better now.
Miss Li: Have you received the reading material handed out yesterday?
Mike: I've already got it. Thanks.
Miss ... | Mike was absent for sickness. Miss Li asks him to preview the reading material. |
train_6249 | Claudelle: What can I help you with today?
Brandice: I need to check out this book.
Claudelle: Do you have your library card?
Brandice: I don't have one.
Claudelle: Would you like to apply for one right now?
Brandice: That's fine.
Claudelle: I'm going to need you to fill out the application.
Brandice: All right. All do... | Claudelle helps Brandice check out a book and apply for a library card. |
train_6250 | Jane: Wake up, Erik, time to rise and shine.
Erik: Huh, oh, hi, Jane. I must have fallen asleep while I was reading.
Jane: You and everyone else. It looks more like a camp-ground than a library.
Erik: Well, the dorm's too noisy to study in, and I guess this place is too quiet.
Jane: Have you had any luck finding a topi... | Jane wakes Erik up in the library. Erik is looking for a topic for his paper. Jane recommends him to limit it to one region of Mexico. Erik thinks it's a good idea. |
train_6251 | Irvin: Hello everyone, and welcome to our CPR for beginners course. First of all, does anyone know what CPR stands for?
Pattie: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation!
Irvin: That's right! We apply CPR in the case of cardiac arrest or pulmonary arrest.
Pattie: What does that mean?
Irvin: Well, basically if your heart stops pump... | Irvin is giving a CPR for beginners course. Pattie volunteers to help with the demonstration. Irvin demonstrates how to apply CPR in the case of an emergency but Pattie thinks it is sexual harassment. |
train_6252 | Mike: Mary! I haven't seen you since our dinner with Mr. Lee last week. Where have you been hiding yourself lately?
Mary: Oh, hi Mike. I'Ve been out of town the last few days. What did you need?
Mike: Really, nothing big. I just heard about your ideas on employee motivation and I wanted chat with you about a few things... | Mike wants to chat with Mary about his department. He invites her to dinner this evening and she agrees. |
train_6253 | Candida Fawcett: Good morning.
Sidonia: Er, good morning, yes, er. . .
Candida Fawcett: I'm phoning about the job that was in the paper last night.
Sidonia: Oh, yes. Arm, well, could you tell me your name, please?
Candida Fawcett: Oh, Candida Fawcett.
Sidonia: Oh, yes. Arm, well, what exactly is it that interests you a... | Candida Fawcett phones about a job in the paper. Sidonia asks her to introduce herself. |
train_6254 | Viviyan: Please point out the painful place with your finger. Is there any relation between the pain and the weather?
Phyllida: Yes, the pain comes more intense when the weather is bad. And the pain comes intense when I walk too much.
Viviyan: Have you ever had any trauma?
Phyllida: Yes, I have.
Viviyan: Does the pian ... | Viviyan asks several questions about Phyllida's painful place and suggests treating it with acupuncture. Phyllida agrees. |
train_6255 | Allan: Did you hear about car accident on Spring Road yesterday?
Zarla: Yes, I did. I heard that they took both drivers to hospital. One needed surgery.
Allan: Yes. I heard he had a few broken bones too, but that the doctors have set the fractures without any problems.
Zarla: The second driver was luckier. He had a con... | Allan and Zarla discuss the car accident on Spring Road yesterday. They heard one driver was released from the hospital yesterday and the other's condition is poor but stable. |
train_6256 | Stacia: Dad, you've been driving for three hours. Why don't we have a switch?
Dad: There're a lot of chuckholes on this old highway. Driving on it is experience-demanding.
Stacia: Trust me. I've been driving for two years.
Dad: Ok. You drive and do be careful. | Dad has been driving for 3 hours so Stacia suggests a switch. Dad accepts and tells Stacia to be careful. |
train_6257 | Leah: There is a problem in my apartment.
Ellyn: What is it?
Leah: A pipe broke in my wall, and water is leaking.
Ellyn: Is the water causing any damage?
Leah: Yes, it's creating mildew on the walls.
Ellyn: I won't be able to fix the pipe until tomorrow.
Leah: I can call a plumber to fix it right now.
Ellyn: I'll do it... | A pipe broke in Leah's wall. Ellyn won't be able to fix it until tomorrow, so Leah will call a plumber to fix it now. |
train_6258 | Lawson: I'm hungry, let's order up something to eat.
Marieann: Ok, maybe we can order a soup and a salad from the restaurant down the street.
Lawson: I was thinking of getting a hamburger, fries and a chocolate sundae.
Marieann: You eat too much junk food. That sort of stuff clogs up your arteries and is very high in c... | Lawson is hungry and wants to order some junk food. Marieann suggests eating healthier, but Lawson won't listen. |
train_6259 | Marieann: What's the quickest way to get there?
Janene: If were you. I'd take a taxi.
Marieann: Can you tell me where the taxi stand is?
Janene: You will find a taxi stand the street corner.
Marieann: Thank you.
Janene: You're welcome. | Janene recommends Marieann to take a taxi and tells Marieann where to find one. |
train_6260 | Mark: Those are today's top stories. Now let's go to John for the weather. John, what does the forecast look like for our weekend travelers?
John: I'm afraid we're in for a rough weekend, Marry. There is a storm system moving through the East Coast. It will be drizzling all day today, and there's a 60 percent chance of... | John and Marry are delivering the weather forecast. John says they're in for a rough weekend because it will rain on Saturday and there is a severe thunderstorm warning. He advises weekend travelers to be careful, especially while driving. |
train_6261 | Ike: Hey, stop. [What?] And give me your money.
Jacinda: What? No, no. Listen here.
Ike: No, you listen. Hand over your purse, and I won't hurt you.
Jacinda: You've got to be joking.
Ike: Do I look like I'm joking?
Jacinda: Heh. Look. I only have two dollars in change.
Ike: I don't care. Give it to me! And your phone a... | Ike tries to rob Jacinda. Jacinda warns Ike that Jacinda is a fifth-degree black belt, but Ike refuses to back off. At last, Ike is punched. |
train_6262 | Andie: Glad to see you in your company.
Frederik: So am I.
Andie: We are in the market for machines. What can you offer in this line?
Frederik: What type do you have in mind exactly?
Andie: Well, we are interested in milling machines.
Frederik: Let me show you some illustrations of the machines we make. Here's our late... | Andie is interested in milling machines and wants to have a look. Frederik says the showroom of those machines is quite far, so they agree to go there tomorrow afternoon. |
train_6263 | Evangeline: Hello, I'd like some information about trips to Katmandu.
Millicent: Well, how can I help you?
Evangeline: I hear there is a special kind of bus with sleeping rooms.
Millicent: Yes,that's true.
Evangeline: How many people travel on the bus?
Millicent: Well, the bus sleeps ten. Usually there are eight travel... | Evangeline calls to know some information about trips to Katmandu and a special kind of bus with sleeping rooms. Evangeline will go to meet Millicent next Wednesday for details. |
train_6264 | Jordy: Good morning.
Donni: Good morning. I was wondering if you can help me. I received this notice yesterday afternoon.
Jordy: Let me see. It's $ 10 for a lost book.
Donni: But I'm sure I returned it.
Jordy: Our records show that you checked it out on September 17 and we have no record of its return.
Donni: I remembe... | Donni received a notice of penalty for a lost book, but Donni's sure Donni returned the book. Donni persuades Jordy to let Donni check the shelf and finds the lost book. Jordy feels sorry. |
train_6265 | Dave: Hi, Maria.
Maria: Oh! Hi, Dave. Come on in. Take a seat. Would like anything to drink, coffee or tea?
Dave: Coffee would be fine. Eh... So how have you been?
Maria: Oh, not so bad. And you?
Dave: Oh, I'm doing OK. But school has been really busy these days, and I haven't had time to relax.
Maria: By the way, what... | Maria and Dave talk about their majors, their future career plans, and their current financial supports. |
train_6266 | Janaye: Are you from England?
Eilis: No, I'm from America. How about you?
Janaye: I live here in Paris, but I'm not French. I'm from Australia.
Eilis: Are you a student?
Janaye: No. I'm a news reporter for a TV station.
Eilis: Wow, that's a good job. | Janaye is a news reporter from Australia. Eilis is from America. |
train_6267 | Sidnee: Hey, Henry, how's everything going, and what's with the flowers?
Henry: They're for my wife.
Sidnee: Oh, a wedding anniversary or something?
Henry: To tell the truth, it couldn't be worse. [Oh]. You see, I have to pick my wife up from the airport this evening, but while she was gone, there were a few minor mish... | Henry bought some flowers for his wife and he's going to pick her up from the airport. He tells Sidnee there were a few mishaps while she was gone. Sidnee feels sorry for him and thinks that he's in trouble now. |
train_6268 | Oral: Welcome to Youth Hotel, can I help you?
Deena: I'd like a room for a night.
Oral: Would you like a single room, a double room or a room for three?
Deena: Oh, a single room please. Can I pay by check?
Oral: Sure, fill in this form please.
Deena: Need my student card number?
Oral: No, just your address and telephon... | Deena pays for a single room for a night by check. Oral helps Deena to check-in. |
train_6269 | Nat: Hi, Mark. Are you in town for another job interview?
Mark: Yes, I'm pretty hopeful this time. I've just finished my second interview with this company.
Nat: That sounds great. I hope it works out for you. But wasn't it expensive just getting here?
Mark: No, in fact the company is paying all my expenses. They've pu... | Mark is in town for another job interview. He tells Nat that this time he's pretty hopeful but his girlfriend hopes he works close to home. |
train_6270 | Torrey: Jack, why don't you go to work by bike?
Jack: I used to, but the weather today is so nice, and I decide to walk to my company. It's a good way to take exercise though I have to leave home an hour earlier than usual. | Jack tells Torrey why he walks to work today. |
train_6271 | Mrs. Sharp: We would be interested in having you join us, Mrs. Sharp.
Leslie: Thank you. I have done this knid of work before.
Mrs. Sharp: I know, and that's probably the reason you've been employed. Do you prefer part-time or full-time employment?
Leslie: Part-time.
Mrs. Sharp: OK. Some people choose part-time jobs be... | Mrs. Sharp employs Mrs. Sharp. Mrs. Sharp prefers part-time employment and she chooses to work in the morning. Mrs. Sharp says she may start next week. |
train_6272 | Elysia: Are you ready to order now, Sir?
Demetris: May I have the menu, please?
Elysia: Yes, here you go.
Demetris: I'd like to have some local specialties. Would you recommend for me, please?
Elysia: Sure, the Huanghe carp with sugar and vinegar is famous in our restaurant.
Demetris: OK. We'll take it.
Elysia: A... | Elysia helps Demetris order Demetris's meal and recommends the Huanghe carp with sugar and vinegar. |
train_6273 | Ricky: Hey, Paul, why the long face?
Paul: It's difficult to explain.
Ricky: Try me.
Paul: Well, I had a terrible day of work , I'm thinking of quiting my job.
Ricky: Take it easy, maybe tomorrow will be different.
Paul: I don't know, I can't stand my job these days.
Ricky: Cheer up, I hope you'll feel better soo... | Paul says he's thinking of quitting his job. Ricky tries to cheer him up. |
train_6274 | Ivor: How is the college search going?
Bryn: It's a huge headache. I have no idea what I want to do.
Ivor: But don't you want to study music? Shouldn't it be easy?
Bryn: It should be, but there are too many options. My grades are good enough that I have a lot of choices, but after that...
Ivor: I know. You have to ... | Bryn says Bryn's college search is a huge headache. Ivor understands Bryn and recommends Bryn to talk to the college counselor at the school. |
train_6275 | Madalyn: who are you writing a letter to?
Clemmie: I'm just responding to Sue's letter. Do you want to help?
Madalyn: OK. I guess I could add something. Tell them that I send my love.
Clemmie: that's kind of boring. Don't you want to tell them anything else?
Madalyn: well, maybe you could tell them about my promoti... | Clemmie is replying to Sue's letter. Madalyn helps to add something, such as Madalyn's promotion. Clemmie is excited about the promotion and wants to celebrate it. |
train_6276 | Rhody: May I see a hat , please?
Joanne: What size do you take?
Rhody: I'm sorry. I don't know.
Joanne: I'll measure you. . . You take size 6. What colour hat would you like?
Rhody: Brown, please.
Joanne: Here are some nice brown hats. Try this hat on. It's a very good one.
Rhody: Yes, I like this one. It goes ve... | Joanne measures Rhody and helps Rhody buy a brown hat. |
train_6277 | Anya: Which service offered by your bank do you use most?
Mikhail: I use several services. Of course, I deposit and withdraw money quite often. I often use my ATM card to take money out of my current account. I use my bank to exchange money from once currency to another. I often travel abroad, you see.
Anya: Do you e... | Mikhail talks about the bank services Mikhail usually uses. Then Anya and Mikhail discuss the usages of direct debit in their life. Anya also has a deposit account but Mikhail prefers to buy shares. |
train_6278 | Melvyn: Is the environment a big issues in your country? It is in mine.
Lin: It is in mine too. The biggest issue is water. The climate is dry and so water conservation is very important.
Melvyn: What methods do you use to conserve water?
Lin: Water is rationed. We can only use a certain amount each month. It means ... | Melvyn and Lin think the environment is a big issue in their countries. Lin says their biggest issue is water and Melvyn says theirs is air pollution. They agree that there needs to be an international response to the problem of environmental pollution. |
train_6279 | Caroline: Hello, Mike. It's Caroline here. I've just been reading a paper and I found a job advertised in it that I think will be perfect for you.
Mike: Oh, what's the job?
Caroline: The company want a marketing manager. Isn't that the kind of thing you're looking for?
Mike: Yes. Does it say what kind of job it is?
Car... | Caroline calls Mike to tell him a job advertised in a paper. The company wants a marketing manager and this is exactly what Mike is looking for. Caroline will email him the advert. |
train_6280 | Prentiss: Can I help you?
Kacy: Yes, today is the first day of the school year. I'm a new student, where should I go?
Prentiss: Well, all the new students will first gather in the meeting room at 9:15, where you'll be introduced to the staff.
Kacy: Where is that in?
Prentiss: I'll tell you in a moment, but just let me ... | Kacy is a new student. Prentiss tells Kacy the details of this morning's activities. Kacy is surprised there is an exam and Prentiss says it just helps to find students' level of English. |
train_6281 | Jerry: Excuse me, can you tell me the way to the hotel and railway station?
Angela: Sure, it's quite far from here. Don't worry though, it's not difficult to get there.
Jerry: I think I'm going in the wrong direction.
Angela: Yes. First you need to turn your car around. Do you remember passing some traffic lights furth... | Angela shows Jerry the way to the hotel and the railway station patiently. Jerry is grateful. |
train_6282 | Shandee: Excuse me, I seem to have lost my handbag.
Adelaide: Oh, I see. Well, I'll have to write a report for you. It was a handbag, you say?
Shandee: That's right.
Adelaide: What's it like, madam?
Shandee: It's a black one with my drivers license, some bank cards and about $50 in it.
Adelaide: Where did you last have... | Shandee lost her handbag. Adelaide asks about the handbags and writes a report for her. |
train_6283 | Eolanda: Excuse me, but do you have this shirt in blue?
Siobhan: Yes, we do. But only in small, large and extra large.
Eolanda: Oh, darn. I was hoping to have it in a medium size. It would really go well with my bag.
Siobhan: Well, we may be getting more in next week. Would you like me to check our computer?
Eolanda: O... | Eolanda wants a blue shirt but the medium size is sold out. Siobhan finds Siobhan's manager has ordered more and suggests Eolanda come next week. |
train_6284 | Mary: My name is Mary, and I will be your waitress tonight.
Reena: Thank you, Mary. We have been looking forward to trying out this restaurant.
Mary: Before your main course, would you like to order an appetizer?
Reena: Sure, that sounds great. Where are your appetizers listed?
Mary: There is a special appetizer menu r... | Reena comes to a restaurant for the first time. Reena orders the chicken and cheese quesadilla and onion rings with Mary's assistance. |
train_6285 | Renaldo: It says here that you graduated from Beijing Normal University with a major in English Language and Literature.
Ilsa: Right. Then you may think that I am not fit for this job according to my educational background.
Renaldo: Yes.
Ilsa: But I want to be a tour guide very much because I like traveling and meeting... | Ilsa is being interviewed by Renaldo for a tour guide. Ilsa's major doesn't match the position but Ilsa likes traveling and meeting people and has gotten a qualification certificate. Ilsa thinks being a tour guide is hard but interesting. Ilsa is quite experienced and multilingual. |
train_6286 | Mary: Hi, Mary. I haven't seen you in ages! I heard that you and Daniel are getting married on August 8th, the opening day of the 2008 Olympic Games. Is it true?
Aeriel: Yes, it is. We've been dating for over 7 years. We have decided to get married on a special day and we think August 8th, 2008 is a red-letter day.
Mar... | Mary tells Mary that she and Daniel are getting married on August 8th, 2008. But they haven't decided on the hotel for their wedding reception. Mary promises to help them. |
train_6287 | Dawna: Hi Melissa, are you going home this weekend?
Melissa: No, not this weekend. I have too much work to do.
Dawna: Where do your parents live?
Melissa: My father lives in Washington DC.
Dawna: How about your mother?
Melissa: My mother died two years ago.
Dawna: Oh, I am sorry to hear that. Is your father still worki... | Melissa's not going home this weekend because she has too much work. Mellisa also tells Melissa where Melissa's family live but she seldom gets a chance to visit them. |
train_6288 | Gwenore: Honey, I ' ll be right back!
Tammie: Where are you going?
Gwenore: I told you already! I ' m going to get my nails done.
Tammie: Again? You just went last week! You spend more time at the nail salon than you do here at home! Honestly, why do you need a manicure every week?
Gwenore: Well, first of all, I like t... | Gwenore is going to get her nails done and successfully persuades Tammie to go with her. |
train_6289 | Tobiah: Richard? Do you have the number for that Chinese restaurant on the corner?
Richard: Yeah, hold on a second. I'Ve got it in my office. Here it is. 553-2213.
Tobiah: 553-2213. Great, thanks.
Richard: No problem. Pick me up something to eat too, please. | Tobiah asks Richard for the number of a Chinese restaurant. Richard asks Tobiah to pick up something to eat for him. |
train_6290 | Mallorie: Hi! Can I help you?
Jack Bates: Yes. We have reservations.
Mallorie: What's your name, sir?
Jack Bates: Jack Bates.
Mallorie: Yes, sir. We have your reservation. Could you fill out these forms, please?
Jack Bates: The reservation was for a double for three nights, wasn't it?
Mallorie: Yes, sir. That's correct... | Jack Bates checks in with Mallorie's assistance in a hotel. |
train_6291 | Loralee: Hi! How are you going?
Suzette: Fine, thank you. How are you doing this morning?
Loralee: Not bad. How about you? Haven't seen you for a long time.
Suzette: Yes. I've been to New York. I got back only yesterday.
Loralee: Did you enjoy yourself?
Suzette: Very much. New York is such a nice place. Shall I show yo... | Suzette tells Loralee that Suzette has been to New York and shows Loralee photographs. |
train_6292 | Lindsy: Can you help me buy my textbooks?
Ileane: There will probably be a book list in the bookstore. Do you have your class schedule handy?
Lindsy: No, I don't have that.
Ileane: To get started, take that list over to the bookstore. Do you know where the bookstore is?
Lindsy: I am not sure where the bookstore is.
Ile... | Ileane tells Lindsy how to buy textbooks at the bookstore and how to sell old textbooks. |
train_6293 | Bernie: I love slim girls, don't you?
Sheilah: Not particularly. I like fat girls.
Bernie: And I like a girl with good skin, do you?
Sheilah: I can't say I do. What I like a girl with good manners.
Bernie: Well, yes. But surely you like a girl with a nice figure.
Sheilah: Yes. But I like a girl with a nice personality.... | Bernie and Sheilah talk about the types of girls they like. |
train_6294 | Orin: What's the problem? Things are getting out of hand. You keep sticking your nose where it doesn't belong.
Lucio: What do you mean?
Orin: Now, I am responsible for training new staff, but you keep overriding my authority by trying to pose your methods. I know you are a hotshot college graduate with something to pro... | Orin tells Lucio that Lucio keeps overriding Orin's authority and Orin doesn't like it. |
train_6295 | Quintilla: Linda, would you care for some candies or cookies?
Linda: No, don't try to tend me. I'm becoming chubby, and I have to slender down.
Quintilla: You are not really chubby. You are actually thin enough.
Linda: I don't think so. I know I've put on weight this winter.
Quintilla: So you are watching your weight, ... | Quintilla invites Linda for some candies or cookies. Linda refuses because she is on the diet. |
train_6296 | Catarina: I'd like to have this cashed, please.
Fawnia: Please put your name and address here. May I see your passport.
Catarina: Yes.
Fawnia: How would you like it?
Catarina: Ten hundreds and Ten Twenties and the rest of small changes please.
Fawnia: Ok, here you are. | Fawnia helps Catarina to have things cashed. |
train_6297 | Laura: Can I ask for leave this afternoon?
Josiah: What is the problem?
Laura: I had a headache this morning. I didn't pay attention to it. I thought probably it is because I didn't sleep well. But now it is getting worse and worse. I feel quite dizzy now and my eyes are somehow very light-sensitive. Maybe it is the mi... | Laura had a headache this morning and asks for leave. Josiah asks Laura to go home and have a rest. |
train_6298 | Gail: Well, that was an interesting documentary!
Rudiger: For sure! I didn't really understand some of the technical jargon they used in the film when they talked about social security in the US.
Gail: Like what?
Rudiger: Well, they mentioned how people put away money in something called a 401K?
Gail: Yeah, I know it s... | Gail introduces a 401K, a retirement plan, to Rudiger. Rudiger says people in Rudiger's country prefer to hide the money in a jar and Gail is considering doing that lately. |
train_6299 | Dr. Cook's clinic: Hello, this is Dr. Cook's clinic. May I speak to Mr. Smith?
Mr. Smith: This is he.
Dr. Cook's clinic: Dr. Cook won't be able to see you at the time suggested. Could you make it a quarter to two?
Mr. Smith: All right. | Dr. Cook's clinic calls Mr. Smith to reschedule an appointment. |
train_6300 | Reese: Good afternoon. Reservations. May I help you?
Jodi: Yes, I'm calling from Tenga Company. I'd like to know if you have rooms available for the nights from October 8 to October 12. We are going to have a business conference.
Reese: May I ask how many people there will be in the party?
Jodi: 20 persons.
Reese: What... | Jodi from Tenga Company calls Reese to reserve double rooms from October 8th to 12th for 20 persons. |
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