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train_6301 | David: Hello, this is David.
Marge: Hi David, this is Marge. Can you meet me after work for a few minutes?
David: Sure! How about the coffee shop right across the street from my office?
Marge: That will work.
David: Does five thirty work for you?
Marge: That will be fine. What I have to show you will only take a few mi... | Marge calls David to arrange a meeting at five-thirty to check a few details about David's new house. |
train_6302 | Wang: Evening, table for three, please.
Anjela: Do you have reservations?
Wang: Yes, I do. I have made reservations under the name of Wang.
Anjela: Very Wang sir, smoking or no smoking?
Wang: No smoking, please. Could we have table by the window?
Anjela: Of course, this way please. | Mr. Wang tells Anjela that he has made reservations. Anjela directs him to the seat. |
train_6303 | IBA: Welcome to IBA. How can I help you?
Mr. Xie: You called yesterday to tell me that our funds under the L / C had arrived? It's Ming Cha Legal Services.
IBA: Oh, yes. I remember. You must be Mr. Xie. It's nice to put a face to a voice.
Mr. Xie: Yes, it sure is. The L / C number is JD185649000023.
IBA: JD185649000023... | Mr. Xie tells IBA at IBA to convert the funds JD185649000023 into RIB. |
train_6304 | Karylin: May I help you?
Rea: Yes. I would like a ticket to Pakistan on CA.
Karylin: Is that a one-way or round trip?
Rea: Round trip, please.
Karylin: When would you want to leave?
Rea: I'd like to leave on Nov. 2nd and return on Nov. 21st.
Karylin: I am sorry. The flight on Nov. 21st is full. Do you mind if I put you... | Rea wants a round ticket to Pakistan on CA and agrees to be on the waiting list as Karylin says the flight on Nov. 21st is full. |
train_6305 | Annie: Good afternoon. How can I help?
Johnny: Hi there. I need to change some dollars into local currency. Can I do that here?
Annie: Yes, you can. Is that US dollars or HK dollars? Both are available for exchange to RIB. How much would you like to exchange?
Johnny: Well, that depends. What's the rate like today?
Anni... | Annie helps Johnny to change 500 USD into RIB. |
train_6306 | Bernadine: Here's my passport. I'm a visiting scholar.
Sheril: Do you have anything to declare?
Bernadine: No, these are all my personal effects.
Sheril: What's in the bag? Would you mind opening the bag?
Bernadine: Not at all. I don't know what's dutiable. Do I have to pay duty on things for my own use?
Sheril: NO. Yo... | Bernadine is a visiting scholar and is passing the customs under the guidance of Sheril. |
train_6307 | Toddy: Did you get a chance to speak with the sellers about my counter-offer?
Kati: Yes, and I think I have good news for you.
Toddy: Did they accept the counter-offer?
Kati: Yes, they accepted your counter-offer, but they want you to pay for the home inspection.
Toddy: How much will that cost?
Kati: It will cost you a... | Kati tells Toddy that the sellers accepted Toddy's counter-offer but they want Toddy to pay for the home inspection. Toddy agrees as Toddy can choose the home inspector. |
train_6308 | Sir: There's a big problem with my room. I'm in 507.
Aube: Would you tell me the nature of the problem, sir?
Sir: I have cockroaches crawling in my room.
Aube: Perhaps you saw a silverfish, sir.
Sir: I've seen nine more cockroaches than I wanted to see.
Aube: Sir, you haven't been drinking by any chance, have you?
Sir:... | Sir complains that cockroaches are crawling in his room. Aube'll transfer Sir to Aube's supervisor. |
train_6309 | Dwane: I'd like to order room service to room 202, please,
Anastassia: How can I help you?
Dwane: I'd like two sandwiches and one green fruit salad, please.
Anastassia: Will that be all, sir?
Dwane: No. Could you also get some extra towels and soup too? We went to the pool today and used up our two clean towels.
Anasta... | Dwane tells Anastassia to send dinner, extra towels, and soup to room 202. |
train_6310 | Shannan: Are there any interesting articles in today's newspapers?
Emerson: The headlines are all about the presidential election in the united states. Few other stories made the front pages.
Shannan: Is there anything of interest to us in the business sections?
Emerson: There's an interesting feature article in the ch... | Emerson tells Shannan the headlines in today's newspaper are all about the presidential election. There's an interesting feature article about doing business in China but there are no interesting editorials. |
train_6311 | Hymie: The blake's got divorced.
Stacee: Really? Why?
Hymie: Mr. black has been getting a little around aside.
Stacee: I'm surprised. He does't look like a guy who'd ever cheat on his wife, does he?
Hymie: No, he doesn't. But his wife found out he has been too charming for a long time. Incredibly, he has many different... | Hymie tells Stacee the Blacks' got divorced because Mr. Black has many different girlfriends. Then Hymie and Stacee make fun of each other. |
train_6312 | Rhett: what's the cheapest way to go there?
Osbert: By subway.
Rhett: Oh, is that right? Is there a subway station near here?
Osbert: Yes. There's one on the other side of the building.
Rhett: Good. Can I walk through this building?
Osbert: I'm afraid you can't. you'Ve to go out there and walk around.
Rhett: I see. Tha... | Osbert tells Rhett the subway is the cheapest way to get to Rhett's destination and directs Rhett to the station. |
train_6313 | Arlen: I would like to get some meat today.
Ferdinande: What kind do you need?
Arlen: I need about a pound of ground beef.
Ferdinande: The ground beef is $ 2. 48 a pound.
Arlen: That sounds good.
Ferdinande: What else would you like?
Arlen: I also need three pounds of chicken breasts.
Ferdinande: The chicken breasts ar... | Arlen buys a pound of ground beef and three pounds of chicken breasts from Ferdinande. |
train_6314 | Nydia: Ping-pong must be the top-ranking popular sport in China. It seems to me in every school, factory, army unit, or residential area, men and women, young and old, are swinging paddles.
Octavia: You got it! In a sense, it has become a byword for Chinese sport.
Nydia: What do you think might be the source of its pop... | Nydia and Octavia are talking about the top-ranking popular sport, ping-pong, in China. Octavia thinks its critical advantage is the low cost because it just needs a racket, a table, and a ball. Nydia adds that sometimes substitutes also work. Nydia and Octavia say that many leaders are good at it. |
train_6315 | Mr. French: Miss Maggie?
Miss Maggie: Yes, sir?
Mr. French: Did you speak to Mr. Robinson?
Miss Maggie: Yes, I did. I asked him to call later. He said he would call again in about an hour.
Mr. French: That's fine. By the way, has Charlie photocopied my report yet? I need it this afternoon.
Miss Maggie: Not yet. I told ... | Maggie tells Mr. French she's called Robinson, settled Charlie, and noticed Martin. Mr. French asks Maggie for tea. |
train_6316 | Suzie: Excuse me. Can I have change for a dollar, please?
Nealson: Sorry, but I can only give you change if you buy something.
Suzie: But I only have a dollar on me, and all I need is four quarters.
Nealson: Sorry, but I don't make the rules. | Suzie asks Nealson for a change. Nealson refuses. |
train_6317 | Igor: Hi. How can we help you today?
Joaquin: Yeah. I'd like to get my hair trimmed a little. Nothing fancy. Just a basic trim.
Igor: Well, can we interest you in today's special?
Joaquin: Um ... Nah, nah ...
Igor: We'll shampoo, cut, (and) style your hair for one unbelievable low price of $9.99 (nine ninety-nine). Plu... | Joaquin wants Igor to get his hair trimmed a little. Igor persuades him to have today's special but Igor does the haircut terribly and Joaquin is unsatisfied. |
train_6318 | Calida: Would you come to dinner next Sunday?
Laraine: Sunday? No, I'm sorry. I'm busy on Sunday.
Calida: How about Saturday?
Laraine: Yes, I'd love to. What time?
Calida: How about 7:00?
Laraine: OK.
Calida: Do you know where I live?
Laraine: Sorry, I have no idea.
Calida: I'm on No. 1125, Beijing Road.
Laraine: I thi... | Calida invites Laraine to come to dinner next Saturday at 7. |
train_6319 | Nissie: It's exciting just to think about it. It will be my first trip to Italy, but I may have trouble finding my way around when I'm there.
Jyoti: Don't worry about that. Just give me a call when you arrive. I'll show you the way around. | Nissie tells Jyoti Nissie may get lost in Italy. Jyoti promises to show Nissie the way around. |
train_6320 | Jocelyne: Where is that?
Rosemarie: Take me to the airport, please.
Jocelyne: Are you in a hurry?
Rosemarie: I have to be there before 17 o'clock.
Jocelyne: We'll make it except a jam. You know it's rush hour.
Rosemarie: There's an extra ten in it for you if you can get me there on time.
Jocelyne: I'll do my best... | Rosemarie tells Jocelyne to take Rosemarie to the airport before 17:00 and will give Jocelyne an extra ten. |
train_6321 | Joslyn: This is a nice restaurant, isn't it?
Sonya: It's wonderful. The view is simply beautiful. How did you find this restaurant?
Joslyn: Well, I'm a sophisticated traveler. I know all the great restaurants in the world.
Sonya: Sophisticated traveler, huh? I bet you picked the first restaurant you found in the gui... | Joslyn and Sonya are having dinner at the restaurant that Joslyn finds. Sonya drops her fork. Pris'll bring her another one. |
train_6322 | Manuel: Are you interested in history?
Jody: Yes, I am. I enjoyed studying it at school, though I had trouble remembering all the dates, so my teacher never gave me good marks.
Manuel: I love history, but I've always thought that learning the reasons behind events is more important than remembering exactly when they ... | Manuel and Jody both love history. They agree that learning the reasons behind events is more important than remembering exactly when they happened and history repeats itself. |
train_6323 | Mollee: What's your email address?
Janene: It's bluedog123.
Mollee: Bluedog123. Are you sure that's all?
Janene: Yes.
Mollee: No. That's incomplete.
Janene: What do you mean?
Mollee: What's your mailing address?
Janene: 456 Cherry Drive, Pasadena, CA 91170.
Mollee: That's correct.
Janene: So what's the problem... | Mollee asks for Janene's email address. |
train_6324 | Erin: It was really hard for our parents to save money when they were young.
Inga: Most people were living form hand to mouth. How could they?
Erin: Yeah. They simply had no extra money to save up or for other things.
Inga: Fortunately, things are changing these years. | Erin and Inga agree that their parents had no extra money to save when they were young. |
train_6325 | Karlyn: How do you know? I thought Taiwanese people didn't have garage sales.
Lilly: You're right. We're not really into used stuff.
Karlyn: Well, I've grown to like second-hand things. I wouldn't have gotten through university without them!
Lilly: There aren't many places that sell used things in Taiwan, besides au... | Lilly tells Karlyn people in Taiwan are not into used stuff, but there are auction websites. |
train_6326 | Henrik: When were you bron may I ask?
Bruno: On 20th May 1963.
Henrik: Do you know what it was according to the lunar calendar?
Bruno: 27th day of the fourth month.
Henrik: By the way, could you tell me when the film will begin?
Bruno: It will begin at 5 thirty.
Henrik: I am friaid I can't be there on time.
Brun... | Bruno tells Henrik Bruno's birthday and the beginning time of a movie. Henrik's afraid Henrik can't be on time. |
train_6327 | Prasad: Hi, Bob. Come in! This is my new office.
Bob: Wow, it's great. There's so much furniture, a sofa, arm chair.
Prasad: How about my desk? Isn't it beautiful?
Bob: Yes, look at that. Is that a new computer?
Prasad: Yes, it is. The latest model.
Bob: But there aren't any windows here.
Prasad: No, no. There are some... | Prasad invites Bob to Prasad's new office. Bob likes that office. |
train_6328 | Lily: Did you hear the weather report yesterday evening, Jack?
Jack: No. I was preparing for our camping trip then. What will the weather be like on the weekend? I hope we will have a sunny day for camping.
Lily: Unfortunately, the report said there will be a cold spring rain. What shall we do?
Jack: Don't worry, Lily.... | Lily tells Jack that the weather report said there will be a cold spring rain this weekend. But Jack is optimistic. |
train_6329 | Concorde college: Concorde college, how can I help you?
Allison Clark: Hello, would you put me through to Miss O'Shea? It's Allison Clark calling.
Concorde college: I'm afraid she doesn't seem to be available at the moment, would you like to leave a message?
Allison Clark: Yes, please, my name is Allison Clark. I've go... | Allison Clark calls to postpone her appointment with Miss O'Shea but Miss O'Shea is not available. Concorde college will pass her message on to Miss O'Shea. |
train_6330 | Hadley: Hey, Susie. Can I borrow your car tonight?
Susie: No. The last time you borrowed it, you returned it with the gas tank empty.
Hadley: Did I? I'm sorry, baby. I promise to fill the tank this time.
Susie: What do you need it for?
Hadley: I want to take my mom out to dinner.
Susie: And I'm not invited?
Hadley: You... | Hadley wants to borrow Susie's car tonight to take his mom out to dinner. Susie will go with him and meet Hadley's mom. |
train_6331 | Pattie: Are there running groups in this neighborhood? I've been wanting to run in the mornings, but I don't like to do it alone.
Ivonne: Yeah, there is a group that meets at the park a few blocks from the university. They meet every Sunday morning.
Pattie: I should join them. I wonder how far they run.
Ivonne: They us... | Ivonne tells Pattie that there is a running group in their neighborhood and they usually run to the river. |
train_6332 | Steve Jackson: Good morning, everyone. In the studio today we have Steve Jackson, who's going to tell us about his recent trip to the Antarctic. So Steve, what was it like? Did you freeze?
Jermaine: No, I didn't. While I was there, the temperature was about 7 degrees and I found it quite comfortable. It can get stormin... | Steve Jackson comes to Steve Jackson's studio and introduces his recent trip to the Antarctic. Jackson says the temperature was comfortable and the atmosphere aboard the ship was great. Jackson treasured the view of various birds most. |
train_6333 | Sonny: This is an interesting project, we have for psychology class.
Dario: Interesting. It's going to be a lot of work.
Sonny: What's so hard about it? We just have to make up a survey questionnaire related to theories from the class.
Dario: Making up a survey questionnaire isn't so hard, but we have to find 50 People... | Sonny will find 50 people to fill the questionnaire for their project, and Dario will prepare the questionnaire and analyze data. |
train_6334 | Lorene: I need some mascara. Do you have good thickening mascara?
Sarina: Of course. Here is our thickening mascara. We also have mascara designed to lengthen the eyelashes.
Lorene: Alright. And I want to consider your eye shadow too. Do you have a color chart can look at?
Sarina: We have a very wide selection of color... | Lorene needs thickening mascara and eye shadow. Sarina recommends some products and helps Lorene clean off the eye shadow before sampling them. |
train_6335 | Jorie: Oh, so the zoo is over there. Thank you so much for your help.
Di: You ' re welcome. Can I ask you what brings you to China?
Jorie: I ' m actually travelling around Asia.
Di: Oh, very nice. How long will you be in Beijing?
Jorie: Probably another week.
Di: Oh, I see. Well, I ' ll give you my phone number and if ... | Jorie takes Di to the zoo and is willing to be the guide when Di traveling in Beijing. |
train_6336 | Alayne: Mr. James. I know that office hour is up now, but could you work during the weekend and finish the translations?
Mr. James: Well, unfortunately I have got something to do this weekend. But let me see...
Alayne: Oh, I'm sorry. However, if you could help me out, I'll double the pay for the hours worked.
Mr. James... | Alayne needs the translations and will double the pay for Mr. James to finish them this weekend. |
train_6337 | Dory: Can you speak Japanese?
Britney: Yes, I can, but not very well.
Dory: Where did you learn it?
Britney: At school. And I'm still learning it now.
Dory: How long have you been learning it?
Britney: About three years.
Dory: Can you speak any other languages?
Britney: I'm afraid not. | Britney tells Dory Britney's been learning Japanese at school for three years. |
train_6338 | Pet: You're not looking happy. What's the matter?
Doretta: Oh, nothing special. I'm just a bit tired.
Pet: With the job?
Doretta: With everything, with everybody, with all this!
Pet: A good suggestion for you. You need a holiday.
Doretta: It wasn't always like this, you know.
Pet: What do you mean?
Doretta: Well, I mea... | Doretta is tired of the invariance of life and Pet thinks Doretta needs a holiday. |
train_6339 | Mike: Hi Kara, this is Mike.
Kara: Hello Mike. How are things going for you?
Mike: Great, how are you?
Kara: Fine. Everything is just fine.
Mike: Kara, I had a great time the other night and was wondering if you would like to go out again this weekend.
Kara: Mike, I enjoyed your company, but I am getting ready to gradu... | Mike invites Kara to go out again this weekend and Kara refuses because she needs to focus on studies. |
train_6340 | Derrick: Tommy played truant today. His teacher called me this morning.
Leland: Where did he go?
Derrick: I've asked him, but he won't tell me. What should we do about this? He is like you. I remember when we were at the college, you always skipped classes.
Leland: Like me? But you see I am so successful now. And if he... | Derrick and Leland's son, Tommy, played truant today. They are discussing what they should do for Tommy's attendance for classes. Finally, they decide to let him go to school on a school bus. |
train_6341 | Gwenneth: What is your greatest strength?
Garnette: I think I am very good at planning. I manage my time well so that I can always get things done on time.
Gwenneth: What is your weakness?
Garnette: I always give each job my best efforts, so when others are not pulling their weight, I am frustrated.
Gwenneth: What is y... | Gwenneth asks Garnette some questions including Garnette's merits and demerits, greatest accomplishment, whether Garnette can work under great pressure, what problems Garnette encountered and how Garnette solved them, and how to work with difficult people. Garnette answers them all in detail. |
train_6342 | Noni: why are you in such a good mood today?
Quincey: well, yesterday, I decided to face my fear of heights.
Noni: I didn't know you were scared of heights! Was it really bad?
Quincey: let me put it this way. I've never seen a professional sorts game in a stadium because I could never get myself to walk to the top of t... | Noni finds Quincey is in a good mood and Quincey tells Noni Quincey went sky-diving yesterday and cured the fear of heights. After that, Quincey realizes Quincey should enjoy life. Then Noni tells Quincey Noni fears being alone in Noni's apartment. |
train_6343 | British friend: Wow, American football is more exciting than I thought.
Hersh: You're in America now, my British friend. We just call it football.
British friend: Oh, right. So, I can't quite follow what's going on. . . who's winning?
Hersh: The Giants are up by three points because of the field goal they kicked, but t... | British friend and Hersh are watching a football game between the Giants and the Redskin. They take the Giants' side but finally the Redskin win by a touchdown pass. |
train_6344 | Mead: I couldn't look at you, and say you aren't beautiful!
Miss Anna: You are pretending!
Mead: No, Miss Anna, you must let me say how lovely you are! What's wrong with that?
Miss Anna: It's wrong because---it isn't true.
Mead: You know that everybody notices how beautiful you are, don't you?
Miss Anna: Well, no-that ... | Mead keeps saying Miss Anna is beautiful and Anna is shy to hear that. |
train_6345 | Ingamar: Do you like watching the Winter Olympic Games?
Northrup: Of course. It's the tradition game in winter, and with good reason. Don't you like watching it?
Ingamar: Of course I do. I love it. All the games are exciting and the competitors are respectable.
Northrup: That's true. For various reasons, it takes more ... | Ingamar and Northrup are talking about the Winter Olympic Games. Both of them like it. Northrup tells Ingamar the differences between the Winter Olympics and the Summer Olympics. They talk about their favorite sports and share their opinions. |
train_6346 | Meira: I wish I knew who had moved our flower pots.
Polly: It was me. I am so sorry.
Meira: What did you think you were doing?
Polly: I had to move it, so that I can get my bike through.
Meira: How dare you be so inconsiderate? That's wrong.
Polly: I am awfully sorry. I didn't think you would mind so much.
Meira: Never... | Meira thinks it's inconsiderate of Polly to move Meira's flower pots to get the bike through and Polly feels sorry. |
train_6347 | Jabez: What's the matter, BOB?
BOB: I think it's my ankle.
Jabez: What happened?
BOB: One of my snow-shoes that cause on rocks.
Jabez: Can you stand?
BOB: I don't think so. It's kind of sore.
Jabez: what I have to give you a hospital for an ex-treat.
BOB: It's that really necessary?
Jabez: It maybe worse than it seems. | BOB cannot stand because his ankle and Jabez thinks he needs an ex-treat. |
train_6348 | Laurent: I visited the Polar Aquarium today.
Ariadne: Is it like a zoo of polar animals?
Laurent: Almost. There are a lot of polar animals sea birds, such as seals, whales and penguins, People don't get much chance of seeing them.
Ariadne: It must have been fun seeing those unusual animals and birds.
Laurent: Absolutel... | Laurent visited the Polar Aquarium and Ariadne thinks it's fun. They both want to take the kids there one day. |
train_6349 | Charissa: Good evening, sir. Welcome to our restaurant.
Mr. Brown: Thank you.
Charissa: Do you have a reservation?
Mr. Brown: Yes, I do.
Charissa: May I have your name, please?
Mr. Brown: Yes, it's Mr. Brown.
Charissa: Mr. Brown. We were expecting you. This way, please. Will this table be fine?
Mr. Brown: Oh, this is j... | Mr. Brown comes to the reserved restaurant. Charissa welcomes him and gives the menu. |
train_6350 | Peter: Take care, Peter. Don't run so fast. Are you tired?
Angus: Oh, yes. May I sit on the grass?
Peter: No, you mustn't sit on the grass. Don't you see the notes?
Angus: Yes, I can see it. But what's on it?
Peter: It says Keep off the grass!
Angus: Well, there's a bench under the tree. We can sit there.
Peter: Be car... | Peter asks Peter not to sit on the grass nor to smoke because there're notes. |
train_6351 | Debor: Good afternoon, how can I help?
Glennis: Hi there. I'd like to draw some cash from my Fund Account at the Securities Company. Could I check my balance before I withdraw anything?
Debor: Of course. Your balance is 92, 320 RMB in your Securities Account. How much would you like to withdraw?
Glennis: I'd like 20, 0... | Debor serves Glennis to check the balance and draw some cash from the Fund Account at the Securities Company. |
train_6352 | Rodi: Good morning, Japan Airline domestic reservations. Can I help you?
Amelina: Yes. I Would like make a reservation to Huston for tomorrow.
Rodi: The flight to Huston takes off daily every two hours from 6:00 to 11:00 pm. So you don't need a reservation. Seats are available on a'first come, first served'basis.
Ameli... | Amelina wants to make a flight reservation. Rodi tells Amelina there's no need. |
train_6353 | Heather: I really want to get something to eat.
Catriona: What are you going to get?
Heather: I don't know what I want to eat.
Catriona: Well, do you want burgers, English food, or French food?
Heather: French food sounds good.
Catriona: Where are you going to get it from?
Heather: I haven't the slightest idea.
Catrion... | Heather wants to get something to eat. Catriona asks Heather's preference and recommends French food from the Paris. |
train_6354 | Rene: Is there anything I can do for you?
Donetta: I would like to go to Europe for a visit? Can you recommend me an interesting city?
Rene: Why not go to Paris? It's famous for Arch of Triumph, Eiffel, versailles and place de la Concorde.
Donetta: Do you have a package tour to Paris?
Rene: Of course, we have. | Donetta wants to go to Europe and Rene recommends Donetta to visit Paris. |
train_6355 | Taber: So how far is the museum, dad?
Earl: It is about 10 minutes walk.
Taber: Finish your hot chocolate and we will go.
Earl: Are we going to come back here for lunch?
Taber: No, we will have lunch at the museum cafeteria.
Earl: I have finished. We can go now.
Taber: Let's go then. On the way we have to turn right an... | Earl takes his son to the museum. On the way, they stop at the newsagent to buy a newspaper and the Post Office to buy postcards |
train_6356 | Robin: Where do you live?
Cecilia: I live in Beijing.
Robin: What's your permanent address?
Cecilia: My permanent address is Apt. 401, 238 Zhongshan Road, Beijing.
Robin: Where is your birthplace?
Cecilia: My birthplace is Suzhou.
Robin: Where is your domicile?
Cecilia: My domicile is Beijing.
Robin: Give me your telep... | Robin asks Cecilia personal information including address, birthplace, domicile, and telephone number. |
train_6357 | Xavier: We cannot avoid being asked questions in the interview. Sometimes, my mind goes blank.
Constantine: It is so terrible to be caught unaware.
Xavier: Admittedly, you can get prepared in advance for the interview, but you cannot cover everything concerned.
Constantine: Sure. So you should know how to deal with the... | Xavier and Constantine are talking about how to prepare the interview in advance. They share their opinions and agree flexible and clear replies should be made to deal with probable questions. |
train_6358 | Dave: Come again? What are you talking about? Aren't we on the same team now?
Brett: Guess again, Dave. I have no intention of leaving invoking. Never did.
Dave: What do you mean? You didn't? Oh, no. . . No!
Brett: That's right, Dave. I tricked you into giving a confession. And I've recorded every word of it.
Dave: But... | Brett knew Dave was with WebTracker and tricked Dave into giving a confession and recorded it. |
train_6359 | Eugenia: Did you put this morning's faxes on my desk? I'm waiting for some urgent faxes from headquarters, I'm pretty sure they came in last night.
Dinnie: Everything that came in off the fax machine last night is all on your desk. But I noticed that some of the faxes came through pretty blurred. Maybe you can take a l... | Eugenia is waiting for some urgent faxed from headquarters, but all the documents are unreadable because the fax machine is out of toner and paper. Dinnie will have someone look at the fax machine and refax the faxes this afternoon. |
train_6360 | Ainsley: I'd like to send this parcel to Spain, please.
Gabey: Do you want to send it by airmail or by surface mail?
Ainsley: Well, how long will it take if I send it by surface mail?
Gabey: About five weeks.
Ainsley: Oh, dear. It won't get there for New Year's Day if I send it by surface mail. How much will it cost if... | Gabey serves Ainsley to send a parcel by air so that it'll get to Spain for New Year's Day. |
train_6361 | Pat: Mike! What's going on, man! Long time no see!
Vinod: Hey, Pat! Yeah, I haven't seen you in ages! How is going?
Pat: Things doing great! It's funny running into you like this. Smell well, just last week I ran into Matt as well.
Vinod: Yeah? How's he doing?
Pat: He's doing well. We went out for a couple of beers and... | Pat runs into Mike and tells him he ran into Matt as well. And Pat describes the funniest thing that happened when he drank with Matt. |
train_6362 | Mike: Sue, there you are. Have you got time for a little chat?
Sue: Of course. What is it, Mike? Is something wrong?
Mike: No, not really. But I'll like your advice.
Sue: I'll help if I can.
Mike: Well, you remember Miguel who stayed with us last summer?
Sue: No. But I remember you telling me about him. He was very fon... | Mike got a letter from Miguel to invite him to spend a holiday, but this will disappoint Celia. So Mike asks Sue for some advice. Sue suggests Mike tell Miguel about the plan he had already made with Celia. |
train_6363 | Peter: Peter, you're learning to drive, aren't you? Do you go to the AA Driving School?
Melessa: Actually it's called the ABC Driving School.
Peter: Is it expensive?
Melessa: I've had ten lessons already and each one is fourteen pounds.
Peter: I see. And is the teacher's car new?
Melessa: Yes, and it's not a big car so... | Peter is learning to drive for ten lessons in ABC Driving School and Peter asks him some questions about the school. |
train_6364 | Jeramie: You Americans are funny. It seems as if you were married with cars.
Americans: Yeah, I guess that's true. The country is becoming one big highway. I was reading that there are about 4 million miles of roads and highways in this country now. | Jeramie thinks Americans were married with cars and Americans agrees. |
train_6365 | Peter: Come on, Peter! It's nearly seven.
Kylie: I'm almost ready.
Peter: We'll be late if you don't hurry.
Kylie: One minute, please. I'm packing my things.
Peter: The teachers won't let us in if we are late.
Kylie: OK. I'm ready.
Peter: Come on, then.
Kylie: Oh, I'll have to get my money.
Peter: You don't need money ... | Peter urges Peter to hurry up. But Peter forgets money and watch. Peter hopes him be more careful in the exam. |
train_6366 | Carolyn Dianne: This is Carolyn Dianne. We're not in at the moment, Please leave your message and telephone number, we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
David: Hi, Carol. This is David. There is no class tomorrow afternoon. The class is going to see a film at Western Wood Theater. Please meet us in the front of t... | Carol leaves a message to tell Carolyn Dianne the new meeting location and time. |
train_6367 | Mr. Jackson: Hello?
Milo: Hello. Is that Mr. Jackson?
Mr. Jackson: Yes, it is.
Milo: Mr. Jackson. I am a reporter from the TV station at our school. As far as I know, you are a very successful teacher, and quite popular among the students, so I want to ask you some questions about your teaching and your students.
Mr. J... | Milo, a reporter from the TV station, asks Mr. Jackson some questions about his teaching and his students because Mr. Jackson is a successful teacher and is popular among students. |
train_6368 | Dennis: Hello, Robert. How was your job-hunting going?
Robert: Well, I have an important interview on Saturday. Maybe you could give me some tips on how to make a good impression.
Dennis: Sure. First, write down something about your education and work experience. Take it to the interview.
Robert: All right.
Dennis: Als... | Robert will have an interview and he asks Dennis to give some tips on making a good impression. Dennis suggests writing down education and work experience, finding information about the company, saying the contributions, and preparing some questions. |
train_6369 | Anne-Mar: Hi, Mark! I heard you just had an interview for a new job? How did it go?
Mark: I think I did well. They said they'd make a decision by this Friday.
Anne-Mar: This Friday? It looks like they want to hire the person as quickly as possible. | Mark will get the result of the interview and Anne-Mar thinks it's quick. |
train_6370 | Randee: Good morning, Sir?
Dr. Orwell: Good morning. My name is Orwell. I've got a reservation, a single room with a shower.
Randee: Ah, yes, Dr. Orwell. Would you fill in this form, please?
Dr. Orwell: Yes, of course.
Randee: Oh, excuse me. I catch a cold. You're a doctor. You can give me something for it.
Dr. Orwell:... | Dr. Orwell reserves a single room and is checking in. Randee catches a cold and thinks Orwell can help but Orwell is a psychologist. Then Randee asks Orwell some questions for check-in. |
train_6371 | Melinda: Excuse me. I am looking for a book called Little Women, but I can't find it anywhere.
Alix: Let me see. I am sorry we just have sold it out.
Melinda: Will you have it later?
Alix: I think so. Could I have you name, telephone number? If we get one, I will call you.
Melinda: That's terrific. Thank you. | Alix saves Melinda's contact information to call once they have Little Women later. |
train_6372 | Mead: Can I help you?
Carter: I'd like to buy a tie to match this suit.
Mead: We have various colors. How about this one?
Carter: Well, the color is all right. But it looks outdated. Can you show me that one?
Mead: You have a very good taste. It's our best seller.
Carter: Really?
Mead: Sure! Look, it suits you we... | Mead serves Carter to buy a tie that is the best seller. |
train_6373 | Kurt: May I take your order?
Thedrick: We'd like this course for two, please.
Kurt: I'm afraid this course is for four persons.
Thedrick: Well, can't you make it for two only?
Kurt: I'm afraid not, sir.
Thedrick: I see. Well, what do you recommend then?
Kurt: I would recommend a soup with two or three small dishe... | Thedrick orders a course only for four. So Kurt recommends a soup with small dishes. |
train_6374 | Stephen: Have you heard anything about Markheed Inc. ? They have called me back for interview, and I'm considering taking a job with them.
Dominique: Well, to start with, Markheed Inc. has a reputation for being one of the best empoyers in the field.
Stephen: The best. . . huh? With so many companies out there, how d... | Stephen is considering taking a job of Markheed Inc. Dominique tells Stephen several advantages, like an excellent benefits package, reasonable pay rate, and a good work environment. Dominique thinks Stephen should take the job. |
train_6375 | Rama: Hi, I'm checking in. The last name is Rama.
Gabriellia: Yes, here is your reservation. You have a standard room reserved for two nights. Is that right?
Rama: Actually, no. It should be a suite. I had booked a non-smoking king.
Gabriellia: Oh, my mistake. The reservation is for a suite and it is a non-smoking r... | Rama has booked a non-smoking king for two nights and is checking in. Gabriellia makes a mistake of the reservation but corrects instantly. And Gabriellia helps Rama follow the procedures for check-in. |
train_6376 | Alyda: Where do these flower vases come from?
Kerianne: They are made a town nearby. The flower vases are made of porcelain and covered with tiny bamboo sticks.
Alyda: Are they breakable?
Kerianne: No. They are not only ornmamental, but also useful.
Alyda: No wonder it's so expensive. | Kerianne explains the flower vases' materials and advantages and Alyda understands why they're expensive. |
train_6377 | Layney: Welcome, how may I help you today?
Staci: I'd like a pizza, please.
Layney: Then you'll be happy to hear that today. All our pizzas are on sale 2 for one.
Staci: You're right, that is great!
Layney: What size would you like?
Staci: A medium one would be perfect. Thank you.
Layney: Which kind you want?
Staci: I ... | Layney serves Staci to order a medium-size crab pizza. Staci wants to take the pizza away and has to wait for about ten minutes. |
train_6378 | Andri: I think my wallet was stolen, sir.
Worden: Do you have any reason to believe that your wallet was stolen?
Andri: Yes, I left it on the table half an hour ago. But when I came back from the restroom, it was gone.
Worden: Are you sure you left your wallet on the table?
Andri: Of course, sir. I plan to pay the bill... | Andri thinks the wallet was stolen. Worden tells Andri the wallet was left in the restroom. |
train_6379 | Garvy: I would like to make a hotel reservation.
Bridget: What day will you arrive?
Garvy: I will arrive on May fourteenth.
Bridget: How long will you stay?
Garvy: I need the room for 3 nights.
Bridget: How many people will stay in the room?
Garvy: I will stay in the room alone.
Bridget: Would you like a smoking or non... | Bridget books a non-smoking room for three nights for Garvy as Garvy requires. |
train_6380 | Jerrilyn: Excuse me, I'm the airport officer, could you spare me a few minutes and answer some questions?
Claudette: Sure, go ahead.
Jerrilyn: What do you think of the arrival area? Were you pleased with it?
Claudette: Yes, but it's a long way from the gate to immigration.
Jerrilyn: I'm sorry about that. Well, how abou... | Jerrilyn as an airport officer asks Claudette several questions, including how about the arrival area, immigration, the prices of duty-free goods, and the view of the airport. |
train_6381 | Ella Grady: My name is Ella Grady. I'm in the customer service department. I'm the European customer service manager.
Pier: So, are you in charge of the department?
Ella Grady: No, I report to the customer service manager David. He sits there.
Pier: Ah, the boss is here.
Ella Grady: Yes, and is your boss here?
Pier: No... | Ella tells Pier that she is a customer service manager who manages a small team of assistance and deals with problems from difficult customers usually. |
train_6382 | Ambrosi: I am absolutely famished.
Caty: Yeah. I am too.
Ambrosi: Where did you want to go for lunch?
Caty: I was thinking we should just go to the cafeteria.
Ambrosi: I don't think I ever got food from the cafeteria.
Caty: I actually like the food there.
Ambrosi: Does the cafeteria sell a lot of different food?
Caty: ... | Ambrosi and Caty are famished. Caty suggests going to the cafeteria for lunch and Ambrosi agrees. |
train_6383 | Antone: I would like to buy a black suit.
Gert: Do you have any special brand in your mind?
Antone: No, I never wear suit in my everyday life. I just want one to take part in my sister ' s wedding ceremony.
Gert: I see. Have a look at this one. It ' s very cheap because it ' s not very durable.
Antone: but it looks goo... | Antone wants to buy a suit to attend a wedding ceremony. Gert recommends one. |
train_6384 | Othilia: There's a new girl in school, have you seen her yet?
Barty: I haven't seen her yet.
Othilia: I think that she is very pretty.
Barty: Tell me how she looks.
Othilia: She's kind of short.
Barty: What height is she?
Othilia: She's probably about five feet.
Barty: That's nice, but tell me what she looks like.
Othi... | Othilia tells Barty a new girl is about five feet and has beautiful brown eyes. Barty thinks Barty has seen her before. |
train_6385 | Andres: I guess I'm just a little nervous. I'm giving everything I have to invoking, and...
Randi: and what if it doesn't work out, right?
Andres: Exactly.
Randi: You need to quit thinking like a loser. invoking is going to kick butt. You know how I know?
Andres: How?
Randi: Because I won't let it fail.
Andres: But wha... | Andres is nervous about the decision of Stars.com while Randi asks Andres quit thinking like a loser. |
train_6386 | Felicio: Amelia, could you spare a few minutes?
Amelia: sure. What do you need?
Felicio: well, I wanted to let you know that I've put in my notice.
Amelia: really? Why?
Felicio: it's complicated. But basically it boils down to one thing. This company is downsizing and I can't continue working for a company that may let... | Felicio tells Amelia their company is downsizing and Felicio gets a better offer. Felicio thinks Felicio's new post is a great opportunity. Amelia wants Felicio to write a letter of recommendation before Amelia leaves. Amelia agrees. |
train_6387 | Minda: Merry Christmas, sweetie. How's your brother enjoying Taiwan?
Merilee: Ryan says he wants to stay. I think he's in love with some girl who designs fruit platters. . .
Minda: No! Christmas without him is bad enough. So, honey, do you have cold feet yet?
Merilee: Yeah, especially since Jack didn't take care of the... | Merilee tells Minda Ryan wants to stay in Taiwan and Merilee will not come until the 31st. They will have a ceremony at home because the church reservation cannot be changed. |
train_6388 | Meyer: Ah! No! Damn it!
Isaiah: It's a blackout. Now I can't see Seinfeld.
Meyer: So what? I just lost one hour's worth of work.
Isaiah: Really? How could you do that? Don't you save every couple minutes?
Meyer: No, I didn't save this time. Damn it! And I'm sick of writing this paper. Now I have to write it all over ag... | Meyer lost one hour's worth of work because of a blackout, so Meyer has to write it all over again. Meyer also has a political science exam tomorrow. Isaiah is going to get a beer. Meyer wants Isaiah to read for Meyer's exam so that Isaiah can take the exam for Meyer. Isaiah refuses because there are only fourteen peop... |
train_6389 | Mr. Smith: I'm calling about you appointment. Mr. Smith has to cancel all his appointments because he's got something urgent to attend to.
Raynell: When can I go to see him?
Mr. Smith: Anytime except today. Please give him a call before you come.
Raynell: OK. | Mr. Smith tells Raynell today's appointment with Mr. Smith is canceled. |
train_6390 | Ardith: Are there many idioms in English?
Ms. Parker: There are hundreds and hundreds. English is particularly rich in idiomatic expressions.
Ardith: Can you give us an example?
Ms. Parker: I'll look up the rate. To look up doesn't mean to look high into the sky or to look at the roof. It means to search for and find s... | Ms. Parker tells Ardith there're many idioms in English and gives Ardith an example and a counterexample. |
train_6391 | Danny: I hate working on Christmas Eve! Whoa! Get a load of this guy! Come in central, I think we'Ve got ourselves a situation here.
Lorilyn: License and registration please. Have you been drinking tonight, sir?
Danny: I had one or two glasses of eggnog, but nothing else.
Lorilyn: Step out of the vehicle, please. Sir, ... | Danny asks Lorilyn to show the license and registration on the Christmas Eve. Danny arrests Lorilyn because Lorilyn has been drinking tonight and has no invoice for the things in the back. |
train_6392 | Leigh: Isn't he the best instructor? I think * he's so hot. Wow! I really feel energized, don't you?
JoAnn: I swear, I'm going to kill you for this.
Leigh: What's wrong? Didn't you think it was fun? !
JoAnn: Oh, yeah! I had a blast! I love sweating like a pig with a bunch of pot bellies who all smell bad. Sorry, I'm ju... | Leigh and JoAnn attend a gym class. Leigh feels energized because of the hot instructor, but JoAnn is not into the health kick and decides not to come back again. |
train_6393 | Bill Peters: Hot in here, isn't it?
Susan Jackson: Yeah, really.
Bill Peters: Is it Ok if I sit here?
Susan Jackson: Of course. Suit yourself.
Bill Peters: Thanks. My name's Bill Peters, by the way.
Susan Jackson: Hi, I'm Susan Jackson.
Bill Peters: Nice to meet you. And what do you do, Susan?
Susan Jackson: I'm a stud... | Bill and Susan introduce themselves to each other. Bill is an engineer and Susan is a student majoring in medicine. |
train_6394 | Emily: Emily, are you getting rushed by a sorority?
Sissie: More than one. I think the count is now three, if I remember correctly.
Emily: Wow. I'm getting rushed too, but just one. Are you thinking of joining any of them?
Sissie: I don't know. I know there are advantages to joining, but I'm not much into group stuff.
... | Emily asks Emily whether she will join a sorority. Emily hears that the activities may be a little distracting. Emily thinks she will decline. |
train_6395 | Henrieta: Could you help me to register for a class?
Noelyn: Do you know what class you want to take?
Henrieta: Are there any Psychology classes available?
Noelyn: I believe there are still two Psychology classes open.
Henrieta: On what days are the classes?
Noelyn: There is one class on Tuesday and Thursday from 2 to ... | Noelyn helps Henrieta register for a Psychology class. Henrieta chooses the class on Monday and Wednesday. |
train_6396 | Luke: Hi, Anna. I haven't seen you for ages. Where have you been?
Anna: I'Ve been away on holidays for sometime.
Luke: No wonder I haven't seen you recently. Where did you spend your holidays?
Anna: I went with my husband. Our first stop was Bangkok. We stayed there for 5 days. Then we flew to Hong Kong, stopover for 3... | Anna tells Luke she has been away on holiday with her husband for some time. Luke hasn't traveled much because his wife doesn't like traveling. |
train_6397 | Manfred: What happened to your brother?
Nealson: It seems that he has gone ape over the girl.
Manfred: Your parents must be worrying about him.
Nealson: Yes, he's been like this for two weeks. We don't know what to do.
Manfred: Have you talked to him?
Nealson: Yeah. But he just didn't listen. | Nealson tells Manfred Nealson's brother may go ape over a girl. |
train_6398 | Franklyn: Do you have any particular conditions that you would like our firm to take into consideration?
Joaquin: Yes. My house is far away from here. May I ask for an apartment?
Franklyn: No problem. We can offer you a flat with two bedrooms and a living room.
Joaquin: That's great. If you don't mind my asking, does y... | Before signing the contract, Joaquin asks for an apartment because Joaquin's house is far away from the company. Joaquin also asks Franklyn about bonuses and holidays. |
train_6399 | Bruno: We have a variety of trousers. Which one do you like best?
Anette: I want to buy one to match my shirt. Can you give me some advice?
Bruno: What about this one?
Anette: Yes, they seem to be my size and go with my shirt quite well. I will take it. | Bruno assists Anette in buying trousers to match Anette's shirt. |
train_6400 | Tom: Tom? Oh, it's been a while since we've talked to each other. Nice to hear you again.
Debby: Same here. Hey, did you know Susan is going to get married. She invited me to her wedding and she wants you to attend also.
Tom: Really?
Debby: Definitely. I'm calling to tell you this.
Tom: Why didn't she call me?
Debby: S... | Tom tells Tom Susan is going to get married and wants to invite Tom but Tom's line is always busy. Tom will call back to Susan. Tom and Tom also share their recent status. |
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