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train_6501
Bay: I need to see if I qualify for a home loan. Norma: I can help you. How much money do you make per year? Bay: I make around one hundred thousand dollars per year. Norma: How long have you been on your current job? Bay: I have only worked at this job for 6 months, but I have a longer job history elsewhere. Norma: Do...
Norma asks about Bay's job history, income, and credit score and estimates that Bay can afford a house of around five hundred thousand dollars.
train_6502
Georgina: Excuse me, what's the screen near your steering wheel for? Sim: It's a portable TV. It's a popular thing now. Georgina: Oh, that's new to me. So what's on everyday? Sim: News about current affairs, documentaries, music, movies, noncommercial ads and so on. Georgina: Is there anything interesting? Sim: Yes, th...
Georgina is curious about the screen near the steering wheel. Sim tells Georgina it's a portable TV and introduces its programs and how it works to Georgina. They agree it's entertaining.
train_6503
Li Hua: May I come in? Peter Smith: Yes, please. Li Hua: How are you doing, sir? Peter Smith: Fine, thank you. Are you coming for the interview as a secretary? What's your name? Li Hua: Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Li Hua. Nice to meet you. Peter Smith: Nice to meet you, too. Miss Li. please have a s...
Li Hua comes to Peter Smith for the interview as a secretary.
train_6504
Lynnett: I am having some plumbing problems and need them fixed. Janine: What exactly is wrong with the plumbing? Lynnett: The toilet flushes really slowly. Janine: Are there any problems with the plumbing in the kitchen? Lynnett: Both the kitchen and the bathroom plumbing are messed up. Janine: How long have you had t...
Lynnett is having some plumbing problems in the kitchen and the bathroom. Janine will send someone to take a look this afternoon.
train_6505
Mr. Mike: Well, Miss Liu, I've enjoyed talking with you. Thank you for your interest in this job. Miss Liu: It's my honor, Mr. Mike. By the way, how can I know whether I am accepted or not? Mr. Mike: We hope to make a decision in the next few days. We'll notify you of our decision by mail, is this convenient for you? M...
Mr. Mike tells Miss Liu they will notify her of their decision by mail.
train_6506
Ted: Good morning, Mr. Bell. How are you today? Are you here to sort out your L / C documents? Mr. Bell: Yes. I've been through them and there's a problem, a rather major discrepancy actually. You see? It should be KN509. Ted: I see, here it says KM509. Mr. Bell: Exactly, if we accept these it could cause a lot of prob...
Mr. Bell finds a problem in the L/C documents. Ted suggests he reject them.
train_6507
Paula-Grace: These vegetables taste very sweet. Dad: Sure, I planted them. They're organic. Paula-Grace: Really? Dad, how do you know how to plant organic vegetable? Dad: Well, it's a secret. Paula-Grace: Dad, come on! Just tell me. Dad: Well, honey, I can teach you how to plant them if you want to learn.
Paula-Grace is curious about how Dad knows how to plant organic vegetables.
train_6508
Toinette: So am I on the right road to Piccadilly Circus? Sondra: I think so, ' cause I remember the policeman told me this is the very way. Toinette: What did he say? Sondra: Just head straight up the street about two blocks and then turn left. Toinette: That's it. I think we're one block beyond.
Toinette and Sondra think they are on the right road according to the policeman's words.
train_6509
Mr. White: Hello! Theressa: Hello! May I speak to Mr. White? Mr. White: Speaking. Theressa: This is Michael's mother. I want to ask for two days' leave for him. Mr. White: Oh, what's the matter with him? Theressa: He has a bad cold. I want to take him to see a doctor. Mr. White: I'm sorry to hear that. I hope he will g...
Michael's mother calls Mr. White to ask for two days' leave for Michael because Michael has a bad cold.
train_6510
Freda: Hello, this is Freda speaking. Steven: Hello, Freda. It is me-Steven. I was wondering if you'd like to watch football games with me. Freda: Yes, I'd like to. But when? Steven: Well, how about Friday evening? Freda: Oh, I'm afraid I can't. I've got to work until 9 o'clock. Steven: Oh, what a pity! Freda: But what...
Steven invites Freda to watch football games together. They agree on watching it on Saturday evening.
train_6511
Noland: I've given you a corner room on the fifth floor with a nice view of the park. Shall I send your luggage to your room? Byron: No, that's all right. I haven't got any. I wasn't intending to stay the night in town, but I missed my plane. By the way, do you happen to have a store? I need a toothbrush and some envel...
Byron missed Byron's plane and has to stay the night at Noland's hotel. Noland tells Byron that Byron can get envelopes and a toothbrush from the store open at this hour and shows Byron the way.
train_6512
Peter: Rebecca, I've come to say sorry to you. Rebecca: Why, Peter? Peter: I can't find the dictionary you lent me. Rebecca: Don't worry, Peter. Maybe someone is using it now. Peter: But nobody is in the classroom now. Rebecca: Well, nothing serious, Peter. It's only an old dictionary. Peter: I'll buy a new dictionary ...
Peter apologizes to Rebecca because he can't find the dictionary she lent him. Rebecca tells him it doesn't matter.
train_6513
Marsiella: Good morning. Can I help you? Cordie: Yes. I wonder if you have a one-bedroom apartment to rent. Marsiella: Let me check. Yes, we have one. It's on Nanjing Street, near a shopping center and a subway station. Cordie: Sounds nice. Does it face south? Marsiella: Well. the bedroom faces east and the living room...
Cordie wants to rent an apartment. Marsiella recommends one and introduces its location, orientations, rooms, and rent. Cordie thinks it's expensive and will think it over.
train_6514
Wheeler: Oh, I wish we had taken the lift. Mala: Cheer up. It's already on the 8th floor. Wheeler: But I am really tired out. Mala: Just think it's helpful for our health. Wheeler: Possibly, but if I know it was so far up, I wouldn't have suggested walking.
Wheeler is tired out when walking the stairs. Mala cheers Wheeler up.
train_6515
Dulcia: Hello, Jim. Where are you going? Jim: To the cinema. What about coming with me? Dulcia: No, thanks. I'm going home. My friend's expecting me. Jim: What a pity! I believe it's a very good film. Dulcia: Do you go to the cinema a lot? Jim: Once a week. Most nights I sit at home and watch TV. Dulcia: Oh, I see. By ...
Jim is going to the cinema and invites Dulcia to join him but Dulcia is going home. They then talk about where to go for the holidays.
train_6516
Emmey: Good morning, I'm one of the students who rented your flat. It's 55 Park Road. Godiva: Oh, yes. Everything all right? Emmey: Not exactly. I'm afraid there are a couple of problems. Godiva: Oh! I'm sorry to hear that. What kind of problems? Emmey: Well, we haven't had any hot water for a couple of days now. I won...
Emmey has a couple of problems with the flat. Emmey hasn't had hot water for a couple of days and there wasn't a fridge as it had been advertised. Godiva will send someone over this afternoon and promises to pay Emmey for the new fridge.
train_6517
Stacy: I really need a vacation. I just can't decide where to go. Aleta: Have you ever been to Curacao? Stacy: No, I haven't. It's so far. Aleta: Oh, come on! In this day and age, nothing is far. Besides, once you get there, it's like being in paradise. I really think you should consider it. In fact, I suggest you ask ...
Stacy can't decide where to go on vacation. Aleta strongly recommends Curacao and tells Stacy it's the perfect place to relax. Stacy finally decides to check it out with Stacy's travel agent and Aleta suggests Stacy hurry.
train_6518
James: I'm going to Chicago, Granny. Granny: Why won't the car go? What's wrong with the car? James: Nothing. (louder) I said that I was going to Chicago, in America. Granny: I know where Chicago is. When do you leave? James: Oh 5th May. The course will start the next day, 6th May. Granny: You're feeling sick today? Ha...
James tells Granny James is going to Chicago on 5th May to take a course and will bring warm clothing, but Granny can't hear it very clearly so James keeps repeating loudly.
train_6519
Juliane: Would you like another piece of chicken? Jodi: Yes, please. It's delicious. Did you cook it in Qianmen. How about some sandwiches? Juliane: Oh, no. It's Kentucky Fried Chicken. I bought it in Qianmen. How about some sandwiches? Jodi: Well, just one, please. Hmm, it's nice! You bought them in Kentucky Restau-ra...
Juliane bought Kentucky Fried Chicken in Qianmen. Jodi thinks the chicken and the sandwiches are delicious.
train_6520
Wells: May I recommend you Tsingtao beer? Wynton: Tsingtao beer? Wells: Yes, sir. It's one of the best beers in China. Wynton: Really? Wells: Yes. The beer is brewed by using carefully selected malts, rice, hops and natural water from the Lao Mountain. Wynton: How about its taste? Wells: Fine, sir. Wynton: That ...
Wells recommends Tsingtao beer to Wynton. Wynton takes two tins of it.
train_6521
China Travel Agency: Hello, China Travel Agency. Can I help you? Jo: Yes, I'd like to travel to London. So I want to make a reservation for me on May fourth. China Travel Agency: Just a moment, please. I'm sorry, but the flights are fully booked on that day. The next available flight is on May fifth. They have 2 flight...
Jo reserves a ticket to London on May fifth at 9:30 AM and pays 2250 yuan for it with China Travel Agency's help.
train_6522
Joe: I'm sorry I'm late, Cindy. Cindy: That's alright, Joe. My house isn't that easy to find. But you know, you wouldn't have gotten lost if you had a smart car. Joe: A smart car? What's that? Cindy: I just read a magazine article about some new technology that can make a car smart, that something like a GPS with a map...
Joe is late. Cindy believes he wouldn't have gotten lost if he had a smart car and explains how it works, but it turns out that Joe is late because he ran out of gas.
train_6523
Tom: Hi Daisy. Daisy: Hi Tom. I hope you are getting on well at college. Tom: I am. I've made lots of friends and I really enjoy my courses. Daisy: Great. Me, too. So what do you like most about our college? Tom: I especially like the swimming pool. Daisy: Yes, me too. The school gym and the playground are very good. O...
Tom and Daisy enjoy their college life. Tom is doing business studies and Daisy is studying law. They talk about their career plan.
train_6524
Leanor: You've reached the number of the student registration office, if you want to reach the admissions office, press 1. For general information, press 2. Good morning, admissions office. Can I help you? Terry: Yes, my name is Terry and I'm interested in finding out whether history 107 is full yet. Leanor: Do you kno...
Terry is calling the admissions office. Leanor tells him history 107 is full and will put him through to the general housing office.
train_6525
Maotan: Now we turn to Maotan, an president of the student union of Dongfang College. She is going to talk to us about after class sports in her college, Miss MAO. Lucina: Yes, well for the students and teachers in my college, after class sports have become an important part of life. Since they help increase energy and...
Maotan, president of the student union of Dongfang College, talks about after-class sports in her college. She shares her experience of playing sports and describes that people play different sports at different times. She thinks the most important reason to play sports is the college sports meet.
train_6526
Jae: Hello, Can I speak to Tom, please? Clarinda: I'm afraid he is not in at the moment. Jae: May I ask what time he will come back? Clarinda: I think he will come back at 3 p. m. Do you want to call later? Or would you like to leave a message for him? Jae: I'd like to leave a message. Please ask him to call me back as...
A phones for Tom. Clarinda tells A Tom isn't available, so A requests Clarinda to leave a message.
train_6527
Anjela: Is there anything else, apart from the Credit Rating and Debt to Asset Ratio? Ardeen: There is the Balance of Net Liabilities. This must not exceed its net assets and no business loss can be shown during the past two years. Anjela: Right, OK. That, again, shouldn't be a problem. Ardeen: And the total ratio of r...
Ardeen tells Anjela about the needed documents for the credit. Anjela thinks they qualify.
train_6528
Ailene: What a beautiful watch. It goes very well with your ring. Zola: Thank you. Ailene: Is that your wedding ring? Zola: I'm not married yet. It's my engagement ring. Ailene: Well, congratulations. When is the big date? Zola: In June. Ailene: Did you have the watch before getting the ring? Zola: Actually, we bought ...
Ailene admires Zola's watch and ring and is told that Zola's engaged. Then, Ailene asks about the brand and the price of the watch.
train_6529
Dorree: Hello again. What can I do for you today? Lorilee: Yes, I'm back! It's nice to see you again. I'm here about those documents. Dorree: Ah yes, the ones from Sapporo we were dealing with yesterday? Lorilee: That's right. I had a phone call asking me to come back in, about rejecting them? Dorree: Well, we were con...
Dorree helps Lorilee reject some documents from Sapporo and ask the company to pay a Discrepancy Fee.
train_6530
Welch: Well, Mr. Cui, could you tell me why you are interested in working with this company? Mr. Cui: I think working in this company could give me the best chance to use what I have learnt. As you know, I majored in computer programming in the university. I've cherished a desire to get a job where I can apply my knowl...
Mr. Cui tells Welch why he wants to work in this company and why he left his previous job. Though Mr. Cui applied with another company, Welch's company is his first choice.
train_6531
Mandi: I'm sorry to trouble you but there is a lot of noise in next room. Selby: Oh, is there? Which room is it? Mandi: It. . . , I think the neighbor on the right. Selby: You mean the room 1818? Mandi: I'm not sure, but I think so. I'm very exhaust but I can't sleep. Selby: All right madam, I'll check and tell them to...
Mandi complains to Selby about the neighbor's noise. Selby'll check and tell them to be quiet.
train_6532
Amy: wow, the duck looks so delicious. Should we order it, Rick? Rick: the chef is going to slice it into thin pieces. There will be around one hundred and twenty pieces of both skin and meat for each. Amy: I see. The chef is so skillful with his knife. Rick: absolutely. It is said that they serve 3, 000 ducks every da...
Rick and Amy order a Beijing duck. Rick explains to Amy what the side dishes are and how a Beijing duck is prepared. Amy loves the taste.
train_6533
Olaf: Are you watching another news report about the war? Emilie: Yes. The two sides declared a short ceasefire but it broke down earlier today. Several military target were destroyed by bombing. Many civilians were among the dead and wounded. Olaf: How did this war start? Emilie: Bout side claim a small area of territ...
Emilie shares Olaf with some news about the war, then Emilie tells Olaf how the war started and what Emilie thinks will happen.
train_6534
Darrin: There's a major problem with room 507. Kareem: I'm sorry to hear that. Please tell me the exact problem. Darrin: This room is overrun with cockroaches. Kareem: There has been an occasional silverfish in the hotel, sir. Darrin: I stopped counting at nine. Kareem: Sir, this hotel just passed a thorough insect ins...
Darrin calls Kareem to complain about the overrun cockroaches in Darrin's room. Kareem will transfer Darrin to Kareem's supervisor.
train_6535
Judson: Ugh. Another advertisement. They'Ve added two hours of advertisements to a two hours movie. Maire: Yeah. We're never going to get to the end of this one. Judson: Why are we watching it anyway? Maire: Well, it does have a lot of girls in it. Judson: True. True. Maire: Do you think Bruce Willis just drank a Coke ...
Judson and Maire are watching a movie embedded with many advertisements. They decide to get some Coke after watching a Coke advertisement.
train_6536
Alidia: Hello, Joanna. You are looking very charming in the new dress. Joanna: Thanks. Does it suit me? Alidia: Yes, it suits you very well. It certainly is unique. I don't think I'Ve seen anything like it before. Joanna: I know. That's why I bought it. I hate wearing the same styles like everybody else is wearing. Ali...
Alidia praises Joanna for her dress and necklace. Joanna thinks Alidia is glamorous.
train_6537
Nils: What are you doing for Christmas this year? Arvy: All my relatives are getting together at my house. Nils: That's great. M OST of my family is coming home too. Arvy: Who can't make it in your family? Nils: My sister. She is going to her in-law's house this year. Arvy: That's too bad. So, what did you ask for Chri...
Nils and Arvytalk about what they will do for Christmas and what Christmas gifts they each want.
train_6538
Hiro: Hi. Bob! We've been working hard at our lessons for a fortnight. So why don't we take it easy this weekend? Bob: Okay! What do you suggest? Hiro: How about seeing a play? I hear Hamlet is on at the National Theater. Bob: Is that so? Why not? Hiro: ( looking at a newspaper ) Oh, dear me! There's no performance at ...
Hiro and Bob want to relax after studying for a fortnight. Since there's no performance of Hamlet at the National Theater this weekend, they'll see Gone With the Wind at the cinema instead.
train_6539
Natalina: Is my hair done yet? Viva: Yeah, I just need to make the final touches. Natalina: How long until you're finished? Viva: I'm finished. What do you think? Natalina: I like my hair so much. Viva: Do you really? Natalina: It's beautiful. Viva: Well, thank you very much. Natalina: How much is it for my hair? Viva:...
Natalina has Natalina's hair done with Viva's assistance. Natalina likes the haircut very much.
train_6540
Joby: I think he won't remember White Day. Marena: Silly, you should make sure he does. Joby: Uh-huh. How about you? Marena: He's buying me a handbag, and then dinner at a gorgeous restaurant. Joby: You got a big return for a small gift.
Joby and Marena are discussing what gifts they'll get for Whity Day.
train_6541
Tom: It's almost Christmas. What are you doing this weekend? Justin: Nothing special, just working. Why do you ask? Tom: Well, I still haven't finished my Christmas shopping. Do you want to go shopping with me this weekend? Justin: I'd like to, but I'm not sure if I can. Work has been really busy lately. Why don't we g...
Tom invites Justin to do Chrismas shopping on Friday night, but Justin isn't sure if Justin will be available. Tom gives Justin his contact information and Justin'll tell him then.
train_6542
Jim: How can I lose weight, doctor? I seem to get fatter even when I just look at food? Grazia: Well, Jim. It is a combination of how much you eat, the type of food you eat, and when you eat your meals. Jim: I never eat breakfast though. Grazia: That's a big mistake, you should always have a good breakfast. You will no...
A doctor tells Jim how to lose weight and stresses the importance of breakfast and good eating habits.
train_6543
Simeon: You will never guess where my family is going for summer vacation. Leisha: Let me try. It has to be somewhere amazing, and far away. . . Egypt? Simeon: How in the world did you guess that? Did someone tell you already? Leisha: Yes. I overheard your mom and my mom talking in the grocery store. Simeon: I want to ...
Simeon's family will go to Egypt for summer vacation while Leisha's family will go fishing though Leisha hates fish.
train_6544
Lorelei: How much do you expect to earn? Ajay: I think salary is closely related to the responsibilities of the job. Shall we discuss my responsibilities with your company first? Lorelei: If you are hired, you are in charge of the design of toys that can meet the needs of the American market. Ajay: I know it is a cruci...
Lorelei and Ajay are discussing Ajay's expected earning.
train_6545
Doe: Is Stanley still singing that Elvis song? He's really hogging the mike! Neall: If I hear ' Love Me Tender ' one more time, I think I'm going to go crazy! Doe: He sounds like a sick cow! Neall: Can we adjust the pitch a little? Maybe he'll sound better in a higher key. Doe: I already tried that. Nothing seems to he...
Doe and Neall are complaining about Stanley's terrible singing.
train_6546
Raymundo: Can I help you? Niki: Yes, I need to buy a computer for this semester. I was told it is cheaper to buy computers here. Raymundo: Well, you heard right. You can get an excellent deal on a new computer here. We have great discounts for students. Niki: I don't know much about computers. But I know I want a deskt...
Niki wants to buy a computer with a lot of memory and a printer. Raymundo recommends the Apple Macintosh which is popular among most of the students and professors in the university, but Niki wants a PC. So Niki will ask some friends for advice to consider whether to buy Macintosh.
train_6547
Airport security: Put all baggage on the conveyor belt. Walk through the detector gate one at a time, please. Excuse me, ma'ma. Could you walk back through the doorway again, please? Sallyann: What for? Airport security: Airport security. Could you empty your pockets over here, please? Sallyann: Really? I'm in a hurry....
Airport security asks Sallyann to walk through the doorway again for airport security and Sallyann embarrassedly finds a set of keys in her pockets.
train_6548
Sidonia: Good day. Is this the Business Centre? the Business Centre: It is. What can I do for you? Sidonia: I want to make a deposit. the Business Centre: Would that be a Fixed Deposit or a Current Deposit? Sidonia: A Current Deposit, please. the Business Centre: We have various different types of Current Deposit, the ...
the Business Centre helps Sidonia make a usual Current Deposit at the Business Centre.
train_6549
Tobey: How did I do? Marlie: Do you really want to know? Tobey: Yes, I do. Marlie: You did pretty bad. Tobey: Exactly how bad? Marlie: You didn't pass the test. Tobey: I don't understand how I could've failed it. Marlie: There are a few reasons why you failed. Tobey: What are the reasons? Marlie: The main reason is the...
Marlie tells Tobey Tobey's performance was so bad that Tobey failed the driving test.
train_6550
Ms. Stevens: Is this the Law Firm of A & B? Minerva: Yes, sir. how can I help you? Ms. Stevens: I need to speak to an attorney regarding filing corporate govemance. Minerva: You would need to speak to Ms. Stevens. Ms. Stevens: Is she available? Minerva: One moment, please, and I will connect your call.
Ms. Stevens phones to speak to an attorney regarding filing corporate govemance. Minerva'll connect Ms. Stevens's call to Ms. Stevens.
train_6551
Cary: I need to go to the bank. Jilli: But they are closed today. Cary: Closed? Are you kidding? What is it, some kind of holiday today? Jilli: Have you already forgotten? What's the date today? Cary: Oh, it's the first of April, April fool's day Jilli: You forgot all about it, didn't you? Cary: So I have, but I has re...
Jilli lies to Cary because it's April Fool's day, which reminds Cary that tomorrow his wife's birthday.
train_6552
Lorianna: Excuse me. Do you have this in blue? Phaedra: Yes, we do. That one comes in green blue and red. Lorianna: And sorry. I can't find the price. How much is it? Phaedra: Oh, that's 39 dollars and 95 cents. It's on the sale at the moment. Lorianna: OK. Do you have it in extra small? Phaedra: I'll just go and check...
Lorianna wants a thing in blue and extra small. Phaedra'll go and check for Lorianna.
train_6553
Charles Richards: Hello. This is Charles Richards from Channel 7 News, and we're down here, uh, at the City Mall, interviewing people on how they celebrate Christmas. And, uh, hi young lady. What is your name? Elizabeth Carter: Elizabeth Carter. Charles Richards: And, uh, Elizabeth, uh. How does your family celebrate C...
A reporter from Channel 7 News interviews three people at the City Mall and asks them about the way they celebrate Christmas, the best thing on Christmas, and the meaning of Christmas to them.
train_6554
Kate: Oh, Tim! What happened to you? It's terrible enough for you to be here. Tim: Kate, may be you can't believe it. It is just because of a little too much smoke. I'll be back home this evening. Kate: How did this happen? Tim: I had to go into a house that was on fire. There was still a little girl inside. I got her ...
Tim's in hospital because he went to save a little girl out of a firing house, which is Tim's job responsibilities. Kate's worried and hopes Tim can leave his job, but Tim won't listen.
train_6555
Sybil: Good afternoon. May I help you? Andri: Can you change some money for me, please? Sybil: Certainly. What currency do you want to change? Andri: Here it is: some Hong Kong dollars, American dollars and Japanese yen. How much will they be in English pounds? Sybil: Just a moment. Let me find out all the exchange rat...
Sybil's helping Andri change some money and open an account to deposit the money in it.
train_6556
Nick: Hi. Uh, are you Sarah? Joscelin: No, I'm not. I'm her older sister. Nick: Well, I'm here to talk to her ... Joscelin: I know why you here. Nick: Good. Uh, Is Sarah here? Joscelin: Um, I first have a couple of questions, and you [had] better answer them. First of all, what is your name? Nick: Uh, my name? I'm Nick...
Nick comes to Sarah's house in her request to teach her, but Sarah's old sister thinks he is Nick Roberts with the large tattoo of a large snake driving a motorcycle who likes Sarah very much, so she keeps questioning him. Nick gets angry and leaves.
train_6557
Dave: The floor looks super clean. Did you call the cleaning company? Sandra: Nope. My foot is broken. I stay at home. So I did it myself. Dave: With a broken foot? Was that a good idea? Sandra: Don't worry, Dave. Dave: You could have called Brenda. She would have done it for you. Sandra: I'm not asking your little sis...
Sandra broke her foot and cleaned the floor with the cleaning robot which she got from her boss. Dave is jealous of the robot.
train_6558
Ed: Did you have your television repaired? Micki: Yes, but not by the place you recommended Ed: Why not? The repair is very good and thecharges are so reasonable. Micki: That may be, but I couldn't find it. Ed: But you couldn't miss it. I told you the first right after the railroad bridge. Micki: I took that. I went to...
Micki didn't have Micki's television repaired at the place recommended by Ed as Ed actually offered wrong directions so Micki didn't find it.
train_6559
Tom Robison: Hi, you must be that new secretary, welcome! I'm Tom Robison from public relations. Lisa Jones: Hi, Mr. Robison, Thanks. My name's Lisa Jones, working in sales now. Tom Robison: Please call me Tom, Lisa. Lisa Jones: OK, Tom. Have you worked here long? Tom Robison: Yes, over 20 years. Lisa Jones: Wow that i...
Tom welcomes Lisa who is the new secretary. They talk about working here.
train_6560
Cicely: So that will be one teddy, two terry cloth robes, three pairs of satin slippers, and two pairs of pajamas. Jyoti: Does all that come to 10, 000NT? Cicely: Let me see. . . yes, 15, 880NT. After the discount, your total comes to 12, 704NT. Here's your free teddy bear, free panties and your card application. Jy...
Jyoti buys a teddy, two terry cloth robes, three pairs of satin slippers, and two pairs of pajamas with Cicely's assistance. Cicely reminds Jyoti to keep the receipt in case of an exchange.
train_6561
Fiorenze: Are you going somewhere? Elysia: Yes, I'm off to the department store. I must buy some furniture for my new flat. Fiorenze: Really? Well you'll have to get there before 6pm because they close early today. Elysia: Ok. Thanks for that information. Fiorenze: Yeah and remember if you buy something you mustn't...
Elysia is off to the department store and Fiorenze tells Elysia some related information.
train_6562
Izzi: I heard there is a big yard sale at weeks this saturday morning, i will go there to see if there is some nice clothes, do you want to go with me? Stephanie: Well, i want to go to the university flea market, they got times of books, DVDs, and a lot of nice clothing, too. Izzi: How about we go to the yard sale fi...
Izzi wants to go to the yard sale while Stephanie wants to go to the flea market. They decide to go to both.
train_6563
Millicent: Are these your triplets? They're beautiful! I've seen other babies who were nothing but skin and bones at their age. You know, they're absolutely identical of you and John! Are you planning on having any more? Nikoletta: Bite your tongue! I'm already at the end of my rope. Some nights I don't sleep at all. ...
Millicent thinks it awesome that Nikoletta's got triplets, but Nikoletta's exhausted. Nikoletta's delivery went smoothly.
train_6564
Andra: Look at the catalogue, John. I think I want to get this red blouse John: Don't you have one like this in blue? Andra: Yah, but it doesn't have a red one. John: Do you need every color in the rainbow? Andra: Yes! John: Ze ze ze ... Women!
Andra tells John that she wants blouses in different colors.
train_6565
Maggy: What about meeting people? What about like a social life or just basic human interaction? How does that work? Bronson: Usually you meet lots of people but there's a couple of things you need to do. One is I usually stay away from anything touristy or where the tourists are because people just assume you're a to...
Bronson tells Maggy how to meet new people. It's the places where people are actually trying to do something productive that one can meet people. Then, Bronson tells Maggy how Bronson keeps healthy and talks about language issues when living in different countries. Maggy wants to have a try to live in Bronson's way but...
train_6566
Levi: Is there a lot of snow in this region at this time of the year? Ofelia: Yes, the snow is often falling thick and fast here. Levi: Well, I think I like it. I appreciate the snow very much. Ofelia: Yes, It's really so beautiful with all the things covered by snow. Levi: By the way, where can I go ski? Ofelia: ...
Ofelia tells Levi it snows a lot here and Levi can find places to go ski at the advertisement.
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Jesselyn: I think I'm going to go to the market today. Mmarianne: Do we need food? Jesselyn: Yeah, I think so. Mmarianne: What are you going to get? Jesselyn: I'm not sure what we need. Mmarianne: Maybe you should go and look in the refrigerator. Jesselyn: Could you do it for me, and write out a list of things th...
Jesselyn's going to the market and asks Mmarianne to make a shopping list.
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Corissa: Let's take a coffee break, shall we? Lorri: I wish I could, but I can't. Corissa: What keeps you so busy? You've been sitting there for hours. You've got to walk around. You just can't stay on the computer forever. Lorri: Well, I am up to my neck in work. I've got to finish this report. Sarah needs it by no...
Corissa's persuading Lorri to take a break after working for hours.
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Theada: Mister Green can you teach my class for me? I have to run to the airport and pick up my mother. My father called just a minute ago to let me know. Mister Green: No problem. Your mother is a professor right? Theada: Yes. That's right. You have a good memory. She's coming to give a lecture on language teaching in...
Theada requests Mister Green to teach Theada's class. Mister Green agrees and wants to attend the lecture given by Theada's mother who is quite an expert in language teaching.
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Lucas: What do you want to do after graduation, Mary? Mary: I like to go into the management. I've applied for several jobs, and already got some offers. Lucas: Good for you, Mary. You are always about the most hard-working student in our class and your efforts finally paid off. Mary: It's so nice of you to say so, Luc...
Mary and Lucas discuss their plans after graduation. Mary wants to go into management while Lucus wants to become a lawyer. Then, they talk about how they can succeed. They both agree a success needs a careful plan in advance based on the reality as well as interest.
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Betsey: Carmen, please help me. I'm going on a trip to San Francisco for 6 days with my parents, and I have 4 suitcases. Carmen: Four suitcases? Why do you need so much? Betsey: I just started taking all my favorite clothes out of the cupboard, and, well, it just happened. Carmen: OK. Let's talk about this. First of al...
Betsey got over-packed for a trip to San Francisco so Carmen's helping Betsey take out unnecessary items.
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Ella: Ella, what languages do you speak? Nara: As you know Korean is my first language. I also speak English and Chinese. How about you? What languages do you speak? Ella: English, German and French. While I was studying in Europe, I used French in German all the time. Now, my French is not so good but I do keep my Ger...
Ella and Ella are talking about the languages they can speak and how they practice them.
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Robert: I ' m a new student. My name ' s Robert. Sophie: Nice to meet you. My name ' s Sophie. Robert: Are you French? Sophie: Yes, I ' m. Are you French, too? Robert: No, I ' m not. Sophie: What nationality are you? Robert: I ' m Italian. Are you a teacher? Sophie: No, I ' m not. Robert: What ' s your job? Sophie: I '...
Robert and Sophie introduce their names, nationalities, and jobs to each other.
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Nolie: Hello! Tomorrow I'm going to need a wake-up call. Aurel: Not a problem. What time shall we call you? Nolie: I always hit the snooze button, so give me two calls, one at 7 and another at 7 fifteen. Aurel: It'll be our pleasure. We'll call you at 7 and then at 7 fifteen. Nolie: Oops, cancel that. Change the second...
Nolie asks Aurel to give Nolie two wake-up calls, one at 7:00 and another at 7:30, tomorrow morning.
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Michelina: Can I help you, sir? Olly: Uh, yes. I'm going to the States and I need some traveler's checks. Michelina: All right. How much do you need? Olly: One thousand U. S. dollars. Michelina: One thousand U. S. Mm hmm. And are you going to pay cash? Olly: Oh, no. I want to withdraw from my U. S. dollars savings acco...
Michelina helps Olly use the money in Olly's saving account to buy 1000 U.S. dollars worth of traveler's checks.
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Mallory: Hello, madam, I am sorry for keeping you waiting so long. Now please follow me and I will show you your table. Lynna: Thank you. Is that a window table? Mallory: Yes, just as you have ordered. Lynna: It's very nice of you.
Mallory shows Lynna the window table she ordered.
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Virge: Where is my back pack? Claudetta: I don't know. Where did you leave it? Virge: I just put it on the chair a while ago, but now it's gone. Claudetta: Are you sure? Virge: Of course, I am sure. I bet someone stole it. Claudetta: Well, you should have kept an eye on it.
Virge tells Claudetta Virge lost Virge's backpack.
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Miss Yang: When can I know whether I am accepted or not? Felicia: I think we'll send you a letter next week, if you are wanted, or we may give you a call. By the way, have you got a telephone? Miss Yang: Yes, my office phone number is 373. . . 36. Felicia: What's the best time to call you, then? Miss Yang: Between four...
Felicia tells Miss Yang Miss Yang will get the decision on whether Miss Yang is accepted or not next week.
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Garfinkel: Are you aware of the reason why I pulled you over? Rawley: No, sir. Garfinkel: I pulled you over because your brake light is out. Rawley: I'm sorry. I did not know that. Garfinkel: I have to write you a ticket. Rawley: Can't you give me a warning? Garfinkel: I'm not going to be able to do that. Rawley: How m...
Garfinkel writes Rawley a ticket because Rawley's brake light is out. Rawley will have to go to court.
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Ev: You always stick to your PC recently. Are you still fascinated by chatting on line? Orin: For me, the times of chatting online has gone. Ev: What the hell are you doing now? Orin: I opened my blog today. In order to have more visitors, I have to land on others'blogs and leave my messages for their blogs. Ev: What's...
Orin lands on others' blogs and leaves messages to get more visitors for Orin's blog. Orin tells Ev that Orin found Justin's blogs were sad.
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Ingeberg: Hey John, did you register for classes yet? John: I register this Friday. Ingeberg: What classes do you plan on taking? John: I really want to take the communication class, but I don't know if it will be available. Ingeberg: Is that class really that popular? John: Yeah. I tried to get in last semester, but i...
John plans to take the communication class but the class may be unavailable because it is popular. He also needs to take English 201 but he doesn't like writing. Ingeberg tells John about Ingeberg's experience in English 201 and encourages John.
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Norbert: Would you honor us with a visit? Lissie: I'd love to. Thanks. Norbert: When will you be convenient? Lissie: Any time will suit me. Norbert: Are you doing anything tomorrow? Lissie: I'm free tomorrow. Norbert: I'll pick you up at about nine o'clock, will it do? Lissie: All right, see you then.
Norbert invites Lissie to pay a visit tomorrow. Lissie agrees.
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Roy: Honey, why are you so angry? Can you tell me? Susan: You don't love me, Roy. Roy: Why do you say such words? I love you very much. Susan: No, you used to be. But not now. You are in love with someone else. You are in love with my friend, Janet. You appreciate her very much. You think she is beautiful and fun to be...
Susan is angry at Roy because she thinks Roy is in love with Janet and she is envy Janet. Roy says he likes Susan deeply but Susan doesn't believe him.
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Krissie: So you're traveling around the world, aren't you. Ashlen: That's right Krissie: When did you arrive here? Ashlen: Last night Krissie: Did you have a good journey? Ashlen: Yes, I enjoyed it very much. Krissie: Where have you been on this trip? Ashlen: Let me see. Ah, yes, I've been to England, France, Germany, ...
Ashlen tells Krissie Ashlen is traveling around the world and has been to five countries in two weeks.
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Kristopher: You want to go to the movies tonight? Hayes: Sure! What's playing? Kristopher: The new Twilight movie! Hayes: Twilight? As in the vampire movies? No way, I am watching that, but I don't understand why everyone is so excited about these films about vampires. It doesn't make sense. Kristopher: Of course it do...
Kristopher wants to watch the new Twilight vampire movie, while Hayes doesn't understand why people are excited about the vampire movie and thinks it's just a fad.
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Idalia: What's the weather like in your city? Tammie: In the summer it gets very hot. The temperature is between often 37 and 40 centigrade. When it is hot we often get rains. The winters are drier. Idalia: The summer temperature usually often reaches about 20 or25 in my city. The rain falls mostly in the winter. And w...
Idalia and Tammie compare the weather of summer and winter in their cities. Idalia disagrees with Tammie's idea that Idalia's city has a lot of fog. The water in both cities is not clean. Few people in Idalia's city go swimming, while people in Tammie's city go swimming all year round.
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Idette: I am confused. How could a golfer need so many clubs? Seems to me, 14 altogether, right Dorella: I should say, a a'set'of golf clubs is restricted to no more than 14 clubs. Idette: Then what makes a'set'of clubs? Dorella: In general, a set of golf clubs 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, PW ; Woods : 1, 3, 5 and a putter. Id...
Dorella introduces a set of golf clubs and tells Idette that it depends on personal preferences to carry the clubs.
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Modestine: I know in your resume that you have worked in your present company for 3 years, can you tell me why you want to leave your present job and join us? Jillayne: Because the job I am doing in my present company is of no challenge, but I like challenge. Your firm is a young organisation with many innovative ideas...
Jillayne tells Modestine Jillayne wants to leave Jillayne's present job because Jillayne wants more challenge which Jillayne sees exactly in Modestine's company. Jillayne also explains why Jillayne thinks Jillayne is qualified enough.
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Clementina: You know we went great lengths to promote the sales of your products. Through our continuous effort, consumers tend to accept your product. So, there will be a potential market for your product in this area, and would you let us act as your agent? Giordano: We appreciate your efforts in promoting the sale o...
Clementina wants to act as Giordano's agent, but Giordano thinks Clementina's annual turnover is not big enough. Giordano asks Clementina to at least double that amount. Clementina accepts the challenge but demands a 20 % commission on every deal. Giordano has to decline Clementina's proposal of acting as the sole agen...
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Nealson: Can you change American dollars into French francs? Linoel: Yes. How much do you want? Nealson: Fifty dollars. What is the exchange rate today? Linoel: One dollar to five francs. Is that all right? Nealson: Yes, please. And you can cash my traveler's check, can't you? Linoel: Of course, we can. Nealson: I want...
Linoel helps Nealson change American dollars into French francs and Nealson will cash Nealson's traveler's check tomorrow.
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Trevor: Good afternoon. ' ginger's restaurant '. May I help you? Jenkins: Yes. I'd like to book a table for Friday evening please. Trevor: Certainly. For how many people? Jenkins: We'll be eight or nine people. Could we book a private room? Trevor: I'll just check. At what time on Friday evening? Jenkins: About 7 thirt...
Trevor helps Jenkins book a private room on Friday evening, and Jenkins intends to order the seafood buffet.
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Ben: That's OK, Ben, just let it go. I thought you were just a little too much into it. Brooke: I wasn't kidding before, OK, I'm fine now. Ben: Honey, have you ever heard that there are a lot of stray cats now. Brooke: Yes. Ben: Now they are collected by some volunteers, and people can adopt them or make a donation for...
Ben tells Ben that Ben wants to adopt a cat. Ben can't understand why Ben wants to do so and says they need to ask Denial for permission.
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Ms. Yang: Thank you. I'm very glad to be here. As Ms. Tina said, the purpose of my presentation today is to familiarize you with the new EBB. As you probably know, EBB stands for Electronic Book Player. Our company put the original EBB on the market a year ago, but we have since all developed an improved model which we...
Ms.Yang introduces the new EEB to Mr. Tim. Mr. Tim asks Ms.Yang about the aspects that the new EEB is better than the old model and interrupts Ms.Yang with the questions about the function of Mbps and the sales of the original EBB.
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Sig: Hello, may I help you? Oliver: Yes. We're interested in seeing the rooms for rent. Sig: Oh, how nice. They're bright rooms and the house is very quiet. Oliver: A nice quiet house is exactly what we're looking for. Sig: Well, gentleman. Each room is $ 40 a week if you think that's OK. Oliver: That sounds just wonde...
Sig recommends a house to Oliver for renting. Oliver wants to move in this afternoon.
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Nealson: You ran the stop sign. May I see your driver's licence, please? Darrell: Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't see the stop sign at the corner. I didn't mean it. Nealson: That doesn't justify your violation. May I see your licence, please? Darrell: Oh, sorry, I don't have it on me. Honestly, I forgot it at the house. But I ...
Nealson writes Darrell a ticket because he ran the stop sign.
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Jaquith: Welcome to Perfect Getaway Tours. How can I help you? Connor: I would like to plan a surprise getaway for me and my wife. Jaquith: Very well, we have a couple of different options such as beaches, the wilderness, the countryside or even going to a spa for the weekend. Connor: I think something in the countrysi...
Jaquith recommends a getaway in the countryside to Connor and introduces the services included in the package. The hotel is actually an old country villa. Besides, Connor can arrange their meal to be served inside or outside, and there are several outdoor activities Connor can enjoy. Connor is very satisfied with this ...
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Standford: Hello. Did you enjoy the tour of our new premises? Estrella: Yes, I did indeed. But, could you tell me what exactly the'Priority Service Room'is used for? Standford: Of course. As we provide many different services for all of our valued customers, we like to give than a special place to do their business wit...
Standford introduces the function of Priority Service Room to Estrella and tells Estrella that they have new services with their new premises. Estrella thinks the 24-hour support for Wealth Management is thoughtful.
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Coleen: What's the latest fashion of evening gown? Karlie: The one on the manikin is in fashion now. Coleen: I would like to try on one in violet. Karlie: OK, here you are. You look really attractive in that gown. Coleen: Thank you. Do you have some other colors?
Coleen tries on the evening gown in violet and asks Karlie for other colors.
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Jodi: I'd like to go to Suzhou next week. Do you know how to get there by train? Garvy: First, you should check the schedule and see which trains go to Suzhou. Make sure which train you want to take and book a ticket. Jodi: I see. Do you know how much the ticket is? Garvy: It depends on which train do you take. Jodi: I...
Jodi asks Garvy some questions about going to Suzhou by train.
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Adi: Thank you for agreeing to come in and meet with us today. Lorne: Thank you for inviting me. Adi: I can see from your resume you were in charge of sales for Corporate World Unlimited from 1997 to 1999. Can you please tell me about your responsibilities? Lorne: Yes. I was in charge of profit and loss for the northwe...
Adi asks Lorne's responsibilities when Lorne was in charge of sales and the key attributes that helped Lorne to achieve an increase.