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train_6601 | Prof. Yang: Today, we have invited a special guest, Prof. Yang. He will give us some advice on the legal aspects of international business. Your international legal advice is important to our business well being. Please give us some counsels on such issues as which laws govern the contract, what recourse is available f... | Prof. Yang gives some advice on the legal aspects of international business. Prof. Yang talks about the available resource for default or breach of contract by clients, the importance of the precise, specific, and all-inclusive international business contract, what to do if a dispute arises, the way to protect the pate... |
train_6602 | Jori: Hi, what are you doing?
Davoud: I'm cleaning the house.
Jori: Can you go to the movies with me this afternoon?
Davoud: I don't think so. Right now I'm sweeping the floor. Then I have to wash the floors and wash and iron all the clothes.
Jori: Aren't your sister and your mother helping you?
Davoud: No, they usuall... | Jori invites Davoud to go to the movies but Davoud needs to clean the house. Then Jori decides to help Davoud. |
train_6603 | Rutger: We've lived here in Thornton for 5 years now and I think its time to have the house painted.
Mr. Johns: You're right. Mr. Johns, our neighbor, just had his house painted. But we cannot afford to do it only if paint it ourselves. | Rutger wants to paint the house and Mr. Johns thinks they have to paint it themselves. |
train_6604 | Lanie: I hope it rains today.
Susan: Why?
Lanie: Well, if it rains on your birthday, it means you will make lots of money this year.
Susan: How do you know?
Lanie: That's what my grandfather says every time it rains on someone's birthday.
Susan: We are having a party tonight.
Lanie: Are we?
Susan: It's a surprise party... | Susan tells Lanie Susan will take Susan to a concert and have a surprise party for Susan's birthday tonight. |
train_6605 | Don: Hello. Mr. Harrison, thanks for calling. Now, when would it be good for you to visit our company?
Mr. Harrison: Well. In fact. I can come almost any time next month. And probably toward the end of a week would be best for me. | Don asks Mr. Harrison when he could visit Don's company. |
train_6606 | Izzy: What do people do when they create viruses?
Lester: A person has to write the code, test it to make sure it spreads properly and then release the virus. A person also designs the virus's attack phase, whether it is a silly message or destruction of a hard disk.
Izzy: So why do people do it?
Lester: There are at l... | Izzy asks Lester about how to create viruses and the reasons why people do it. |
train_6607 | Weylin: Excuse me. I'd like to buy a desk for my little son. I don't have any particular brand in mind, but it should be less than 50 dollars.
Elwyn: OK. We have a large selection of small desks for young children. | Weylin wants a desk for Weylin's son within 50 dollars. |
train_6608 | Millicent: Hello. I haven't seen you for a long time. How are you?
Diandra: Fine. Thanks.
Millicent: Tomorrow is my birthday. I would like to invite you and your family to my birthday party. Our teacher Mr. Wang in University will come also.
Diandra: Thank you very much. When will it begin?
Millicent: At 6:30 pm.
Diand... | Millicent invites Diandra and Diandra's family to Millicent's birthday party tomorrow. Diandra says they will be late. Millicent thinks it's all right. |
train_6609 | Ainslie: I'm trying to get on Flight FA2028. Am I on time?
Devin: Not exactly. It's 6:20 pm now. But lucky for you, that flight has been delayed.
Ainslie: Inever thought I'd be happier about a delay. But hey, that's great news.
Devin: OK, may I check your luggage and tickets, please?
Ainslie: Here you are. Which gate d... | Ainslie doesn't arrive at the airport on time, but luckily, the flight has been delayed. Devin has to run to Gate 7. |
train_6610 | Yance: Hey. Are you leaving now? [ Yeah. ] Could you give me a ride to the train station?
Irwin: Sure. Get in.
Yance: Oh, I'm glad I caught you. My train leaves in about 20 minutes, and I don't have time to walk there.
Irwin: No problem. Oh, I just got a text from my mom about her doctor's appointment.
Yance: Wait. You... | Irwin gives Yance a ride, but Irwin is texting while driving. Yance reminds Irwin that it is against the law and Yance would rather walk to the station. While Irwin is texting, an accident happens so Yance asks Irwin to text or call the police. |
train_6611 | Theodore: What are you doing, Mum?
Caterina: I'm getting something ready for tomorrow. Tomorrow is Tre e-planting Day.
Theodore: Tree-planting Day? What do people do on this day, Mum?
Caterina: Many, many people will go and plant trees.
Theodore: Why do they do tha t?
Caterina: To make the earth more beautiful. And to ... | Theodore asks Caterina about the Tree-planting Day. Theodore is confused because Caterina says planting trees and cutting down trees both make our life better. |
train_6612 | Evette: Hello, can I help you?
Caroline: Yes. I'm looking for something to wear to a formal party.
Evette: What dress size do you wear?
Caroline: Medium, a woman's size 10 or 12.
Evette: This dress is the latest fashion form Paris. It's made of pure silk. And this silk blouse would go with this skirt. Do you like i... | Caroline is looking for something to wear to a formal party. Evette gives some recommendations. Caroline tries it on and takes it. |
train_6613 | Betteann: Do you know Yahoo Greetings,Edgar?
Edgar: Sure. It's a popular e-card website.
Betteann: Can you tell me how to send one on it?
Edgar: Okay. Did you get the Yahoo ID?
Betteann: ID? What's that?
Edgar: I mean, you must register first before you send a card.
Betteann: Oh. I see. But I have done it.
Edgar... | Edgar tells Betteann the steps to send an e-card via Yahoo Greetings. |
train_6614 | Justin: Did you know that our host family is looking for a new roommate to live here with us?
Hyacinthie: No, I didn't.
Justin: I love meeting new people all the time, but living under the same roof and meeting new people are different matters.
Hyacinthie: Yes, you're right, so what kind of person would you like as a r... | Justin tells Hyacinthie their host family is looking for a new roommate for them. Justin prefers a clean person, while Hyacinthie prefers a student from abroad. |
train_6615 | Angie: What time does the bus leave for the airport?
Evangelina: I don't know. It used to leave every half hour, but I think the timetable has been changed.
Angie: Do you know the telephone number of the bus company?
Evangelina: Yes, I do. It's 350-688-4700.
Angie: I'll try it. Ur... They don't seem to answer.
Evangeli... | Evangelina tells Angie the timetable for the bus may have been changed and Evangelina gives Angie the wrong telephone number of the bus company by mistake. |
train_6616 | Fred: Doctor Wilson, can I talk to you for a minute?
Doctor Wilson: Sure, Fred. What is it?
Fred: I'm worried about my grade in your English Class. I really want an A, but.
Doctor Wilson: I see. Well, it might be hard for you to get an A. So far, you have a B average. You would need a 97 or 98 on your final exam to get... | Fred needs a B average in all the subjects to get the prize from the government, so Fred has to get an A in English. Then Doctor Wilson says he will add an assignment so Fred will have a good chance to get an A. |
train_6617 | Stacey: OK, boys. It's time that you learn how to do your own laundry. Who can tell me the first thing that you need to do?
Matt: Separate the whites from the dark colours.
Stacey: Good job, Matt. Now, what do you do after you put the clothes in the washer?
Matt: Choose the speed, size of the load and water temperature... | Stacey asks Matt the steps of doing laundry. Stacey reminds Matt to put in the soap before starting the machine and asks Matt to do it all by himself. |
train_6618 | Ellene: Hello. Is this Mr. Smith's office and the Chemistry Department?
Nedi: Yes, it is. Can I help you?
Ellene: Yes, I am the mother of a student in his class. I want to talk with Mr. Smith about my son's performance. Is Mr. Smith in?
Nedi: No, he's having class at the moment.
Ellene: Do you know when I can reach him... | Ellene calls Mr. Smith's office to ask about her son's performance, but Mr. Smith is unavailable. Nedi tells Ellene about his available time. |
train_6619 | Jasmina: OK, Rafael. I'm going to ask you about Sunday. What do you like to do on Sunday?
Rafael: What do I like to do on Sunday? Well, I think it's changing every Sunday. I like to go to concerts or things like that on a sunny day. And I like to go to the cinema, too. I like to stay home when it rains, like last weeke... | Rafael tells Jasmina that his Sunday activities are always changing and he usually gets up at 10 am. Rafael has the same breakfast every day because he does not spend much time preparing. |
train_6620 | Wake: There's one car advertisement that opens with part of a song by BjOk.
Antoine: I've seen it. You're not sure what it's advertising to begin with, are you? I thought the silver vehicle was a spacecraft of the future. It's a bit of a let down when you realize it's just another car advertisement in the end.
Wake: Ye... | Wake and Antoine talk about a car advertisement with a misleading beginning. Wake says sometimes the most effective ads are the simple ones with the stars. |
train_6621 | Belva: Good morning. Madam. How can I help?
Madam: I'd like to take some money from my Fund Account at the Securities Company. Is that possible here?
Belva: Certainly. We can transfer the money straight into your bank account here and then you can withdraw it right away. Could I have your Passbook for Bank-Securities A... | Madam transfers some money from Fund Account into Madam's bank account and withdraws it with Belva's assistance. |
train_6622 | Kenn: Have you ever been to Xi ' an?
Anselma: Yes, I ' Ve been there several times on business trips. But I have never really seen the terra-cotta warriors as it is outside the city.
Kenn: I ' Ve heard many people saying that it is a place worth touring. I really want to see the old walls and terra-cotta warriors one d... | Kenn and Anselma are talking about Xi'an. Kenn wants to see the site-interests and try the local food. Anselma tells Kenn it's more convenient to go to Xi'an by air. |
train_6623 | Nerissa: What are you typing there?
Kristel: I'm working on my resume.
Nerissa: Really? Did you find any information about a new job?
Kristel: Yeah, I just got some good information off the internet.
Nerissa: Great! Do you think you have a chance at getting the job?
Kristel: I didn ' t just find out about one job. Ther... | Kristel's working on the resume, which makes Nerissa want to try looking on the web for work. Kristel suggests Nerissa be patient. |
train_6624 | Kiele: Have you gotten a parking ticket before?
Randi: No, I haven't. What about you?
Kiele: I got a ticket a couple of days ago.
Randi: What did you do?
Kiele: I got it for parking in the red zone.
Randi: Why would you park in the red zone?
Kiele: I had to run in and get something quickly.
Randi: Where were you at?
Ki... | Kiele tells Randi about the experience of getting a parking ticket. |
train_6625 | Morley: How's it going?
Donella: Great. Thank you.
Morley: What can I help you with?
Donella: I need to cancel a check.
Morley: What's wrong with the check?
Donella: I accidentally wrote the check for too much.
Morley: How much did you write the check for?
Donella: The check was written for $ 150.
Morley: How much were... | Donella cancels a check with the help of Morley. |
train_6626 | Steven: Hello, this is Steven. Is that Mrs. Wang? I'm just calling to follow up about the status of the personnel manager position.
Wang Ling: This is Wang Ling speaking. You satisfy all the requirements. Congratulations! You're hired.
Steven: I'm very proud to be employed by your firm.
Wang Ling: I think you'd be perf... | Steven calls to check the status of a position. Mrs. Wang tells him the result and when to come. |
train_6627 | Zach: you don't look too well. Maybe you should take the day off from work.
Bridgette: I couldn't do that. I have an important meeting to go to today.
Zach: do you feel ok?
Bridgette: not really. After a 12 - hour flight, I've got jetlag, and on top of that, I think I've also got the flu.
Zach: why don't you call your ... | Zach tries to persuade Zach not to attend the meeting because of his terrible physical condition. Then Zach discovers Zach's allergy and wants to take him to the hospital immediately. But Zach still wants to attend the meeting. |
train_6628 | Yuri: What do you need?
Skyler: I need to use the Internet.
Yuri: You have your library card, right?
Skyler: Yes, I do.
Yuri: There is a wait right now to use the computers.
Skyler: That's fine.
Yuri: Would you please write your name on this list?
Skyler: Then what?
Yuri: I will call you when a computer is free.
Skyler... | Yuri tells Skyler how to use the Internet and will call Skyler when the computer is free. |
train_6629 | Hildy: Hello, Tom! Do you have plans for this evening?
Tom: Nothing special.
Hildy: How about having dinner with me?
Tom: That's great. I would love to. And when?
Hildy: Let's fix it at seven o'clock, OK?
Tom: No problem. However, maybe I should come early to help you prepare the dinner.
Hildy: Don't worry. I will arra... | Hildy invites Tom to have dinner together this evening. Tom agrees. |
train_6630 | Sammie: Charles, do you have any children?
Charles: Yes.
Sammie: How many children do you have?
Charles: I have two kids. A boy and a girl.
Sammie: What are their names?
Charles: Jack and Stephanie.
Sammie: How old are they?
Charles: Stephanie is 18 and Jack is 24.
Sammie: Are they in school?
Charles: Stephanie is. She... | Charles tells Sammie some basic information about his two kids. |
train_6631 | Cleland: Jim, I heard you took a trip to San Diego. Is that right?
Jim: Yeah, I just got back this morning.
Cleland: That sounds really nice. What did you do there?
Jim: Well, we were only there for three days, so we didn't do too much. We went shopping and went out to dinner a few times. And at night we walked around ... | Jim shares his traveling experiences in San Diego with Cleland and shows Cleland the pictures he took with his family. |
train_6632 | Forester: what's your apartment like?
Alysia: it's furnished two bedroom flat in a three-story building on campus.
Forester: what is it like living in on-campus housing?
Alysia: it's not as bad as I thought it would be. The freshmen that live nearby are really loud, especially on the weekends. But, the rent is much che... | Alysia tells Forester about Alysia's apartment. Alysia also tells Forester Alysia's satisfaction with the rent. But the contract will end in June, Alysia'll have to find a new apartment soon. |
train_6633 | Martha: Hey Jane. How are you doing these days?
Jane: Hi Martha. Everything is perfect.
Martha: Are you enjoying married life?
Jane: It couldn't be better. My husband is so supportive with my work and he helps around the house so much.
Martha: You're so lucky. I hope to get married to a guy like that.
Jane: I'm so happ... | Jane shares her happy married life with Martha. Martha admires their happiness. |
train_6634 | Noemi: Do you have any sales experience?
Andriana: Yes, I worked in a fashion shop as a part time salesgirl.
Noemi: What kind of work are you doing now?
Andriana: I'm working as an export sales staff member for a trade company.
Noemi: Where are you working?
Andriana: I work at Yangshi Trade Company Ltd. I have been wor... | Noemi interviews Andriana of Andriana's sales experience. |
train_6635 | Haley: This is a great meal!
Marietta: Thank you. I am glad that everything turned out so well.
Haley: Who taught you how to cook this well?
Marietta: I took a cooking class at the Culinary Institute.
Haley: Wow, what is in this chicken dish?
Marietta: Isn't that great? That is coconut ginger chicken with rice.
Haley: ... | Haley thinks the meal prepared by Marietta is great. Marietta introduces the ingredients of the dishes. |
train_6636 | Mrs. Wang: Well, we've settled the question of price, quality and quantity. Now what about the terms of payment?
Armand: We only accept payment by irrevocable letter of credit payable against shipping documents.
Mrs. Wang: I see. Could you make an exception and accept D / A or D / P?
Armand: I'm afraid not. We insist o... | Mrs. Wang wants payments by D/A or D/P because a letter of credit would increase her cost, but Armand insists on payment by L/C because it gives the additional protection of the banker's guarantee. |
train_6637 | Anneliese: Can I help you, sir?
Fraser: You have so many antiques and Chinese paintings here. May I have a look first?
Anneliese: Of course.
Fraser: Are they genuine?
Anneliese: Some are genuine. But all our reproductions are clearly marked and priced. | Anneliese serves Fraser to have a look in a shop. |
train_6638 | Paulie: Welcome to Lincoln Bank. What can I help you with, Sir?
Sir: I'm not sure if I'm at the right counter, but I need some advice on mortgages, can you help me?
Paulie: Unfortunately, no, I can't. But our specialist can. Please take a seat and our Mortgage Adviser will come out to see you.
Sir: A specialist? That's... | Sir wants some advice on mortgages but Paulie can't help, so Paulie asks Sir to wait for the Mortgage Adviser and will bring him some coffee. |
train_6639 | Dewitt: May I help you?
Nertie: Give me six-piece chicken nuggets, a large fries, and a large coke.
Dewitt: You will need to wait a few minutes for fries. They're still in the fryer.
Nertie: That's fine.
Dewitt: Your total comes to 7 dollars.
Nertie: Here's 20.
Dewitt: Thank you. Your cash back is 13 dollars. Pull into... | Nertie buys some food and drink in the parking lot with Dewitt's assistance. |
train_6640 | Jessey: Excuse me. Do you mind if I ask some things about work for this company?
Toma: Not at all. Go ahead.
Jessey: I've heard that the company is very strict with its staff. Is that true?
Toma: Not really, so long as you follow all the regulations.
Jessey: If you make mistakes in your job, you'll be fired. Is that ri... | Jessey asks Toma about work for Toma's company. Toma tells Jessey the company emphasizes responsibility and high efficiency and sometimes requires overtime working. Jessey thinks it's different from Jessey's expectation. |
train_6641 | Loria: How much for a bus pass?
Ricki: Well, for a monthly pass, it'll cost you $ 65.
Loria: Is there anything else that doesn't cost as much?
Ricki: If you're a student, you can get a student bus pass.
Loria: How much does a student pass cost?
Ricki: That actual bus pass is free.
Loria: It doesn't cost anything?
Ricki... | Loria asks Ricki some questions about the bus pass and then gets a student bus pass with Ricki's help. |
train_6642 | Joye: Good morning, Madam. Can I help you?
Jenny Clinton: Yes, I'Ve come to inquire about a 6, 000- dollar remittance from California. Has it arrived?
Joye: May I have your name, please?
Jenny Clinton: My name is Jenny Clinton.
Joye: I see. Wait for a moment please. I am sorry, Mrs. Clinton, but the remittance doesn't ... | Jenny Clinton inquires about the remittance sent a week ago. Joye tells Jenny the remittance hasn't arrived yet and advises her to leave the phone number for contact when the remittance arrives. |
train_6643 | Cyrus: Hi, I'm the superintendent of this building. What can I do for you?
Paul: Hi, I'm Paul. Could you show me the apartment on the first floor?
Cyrus: Sure. Let's go.
Paul: I like this one. How much is the rent?
Cyrus: $ 850 a month.
Paul: Does the rent include utilities?
Cyrus: No. Utilities are extra.
Paul: Where'... | The superintendent of the building shows Paul around the apartment on the first floor and provides information related to the rent, utilities, and living rules with pets. |
train_6644 | Emery: What can I do for you?
Mae: I've got a suit, a woolen sweater and a white shirt to wash.
Emery: OK, let me see. This white shirt can be washed in water with hands, but this suit and the woolen sweater should be dry-cleaned.
Mae: That's OK. But that must be costly.
Emery: Yes, the cost for dry-cleaning is three t... | Mae comes to Emery to have some clothes washed. Emery offers some suggestions about washing clothes and then Mae pays for the bill. |
train_6645 | Townie: Could I pay for my parking ticket?
Anson: I need to see your ticket. Do you have it?
Townie: Here's my ticket right here.
Anson: I'm going to need to see your ID.
Townie: I don't have it.
Anson: You can't pay your fine without your ID.
Townie: I don't understand why I can't just pay you.
Anson: We have to make ... | Townie comes to Anson to pay for the parking ticket. Anson asks Townie to come back with Townie's ID. |
train_6646 | Benjamin: Hi, I'm Benjamin. Nice to meet you here. You look great.
John: Thank you. Nice to meet you too. I'm John. Is this your first time to take a long-distance trip on plane?
Benjamin: No, this is the second time. But I also feel bad because of the lower pressure and the jet lag.
John: Oh, I am sorry to hear that. ... | Benjamin meets John on the plane. Benjamin tells John he feels sick because of the lower pressure and the jet lag and John asks him to take it easy. Then they start to talk about the landmarks in China, Chinese tea, and Chinese traditional silk. |
train_6647 | Kary: I haven't seen you in a while. How have you been?
Zacherie: Things are going fairly well. How about you?
Kary: Well, I'm hanging in there, but I lost my job and need to find another one quickly.
Zacherie: I am looking for a job myself. What were you thinking of doing next?
Kary: I am just trying to find something... | Both Kary and Zacherie need to find a job to go through the bad economy and Zacherie suggests applying for the electrician program together. |
train_6648 | Monica: Good afternoon. How can I help you?
Oralle: Good afternoon. My name is Monica. I am here for the job interview at 2 PM.
Monica: Ok, please first fill in the form and return it to me. You can do it in the next door.
Oralle: Done. Here is my paper.
Monica: Everybody attention. I would like to make sure you all kn... | Monica's going to attend a job interview. Monica guides her to fill in the form and describes the interview process to all the interviewees. |
train_6649 | Jim: I'm so frustrated!
Jodi: what's wrong, Jim?
Jim: I called the electronics shop to find out what time they close, and it took me twenty minutes to get what I wanted!
Jodi: Twenty minutes just to find out what their business hours are?
Jim: yes. They have some sort of digital receptionist. So when I called in, a mac... | Jim tells Jodi he's so frustrated because it took twenty minutes to get the closing time when he called the electronics shop. |
train_6650 | Harris: I would like to have a new suit made. something in a dark blue wool.
Marcus: Certainly, sir. Double or single breasted?
Harris: I think I would like the pants pleated. I am not sure about the jacket though as I'm a little overweight.
Marcus: I see, sir. For a gentleman of your size I would recommend a single-br... | Harris comes to have a new suit made and Marcus recommends a single-breasted jacket. After taking the measurements, Marcus tells Harris to come in three days for the fitting. |
train_6651 | Ethelin: Come in and sit down.
Toma: Thank you. Here I've got a small present for you for Christmas.
Ethelin: How nice of you! Let's open it right now. Oh, how lovely it is!
Toma: This small basket will be just right for candy and some other little things.
Ethelin: Where did you get it?
Toma: It's from China. Two month... | Toma gives Ethelin a Christmas gift which is a basket made of bamboo from China. Ethelin likes it very much. |
train_6652 | Greg: Hey, sorry, I can't come to the phone now. Just leave a message ... [Beep]
Tobie: Greg, greg. Where in the world are you? Hey, man. I'm in hot water, and it's all your fault! I thought you said Cindy was single and available!! Man, were you wrong!! You should have told me that your sis had just broken up with a s... | Tobie phones Greg, but Greg isn't available. Tobie leaves a message to blame Greg for not telling him Cindy isn't single so that Tobie was nearly strangled by Butch and chased by Butch's dog. |
train_6653 | Eben: I haven't had much exercise lately. My only recreation has been watching TV or going to the movies. What do you do for recreation?
Faydra: In summer I like playing tennis instead of swimming and boating, and my favorite sport in the winter is skating. | Eben and Faydra are sharing their recreations together. |
train_6654 | Vickie: Good evening, sir, ma'am. A table for two?
Jennette: No, thank you. But we have a small problem. Can you help us?
Vickie: Sure.
Jennette: We are looking for a hotel. Are there any hotels near here?
Vickie: Yes. The nearest one is next to the bank. It's quite modern.
Jennette: Do you think there're any cheap one... | Jennette's looking for a cheap hotel. Vickie recommends one and tells Jennette how to get there. |
train_6655 | Kelsey: Oh, it's so nice to be out of the cinema. It was so hot there. I thought I'd melt.
Lenna: Terrible, wasn't it? Well, what did you think of Out of Africa? Do you think it was as good as the review said?
Kelsey: It was a good film, but not as good as the book. I think some of the story was missing in the film.
Le... | Kelsey regards Out of Africa as a good movie, but some stories are missing in the film. Lenna thinks it's acceptable. |
train_6656 | Inglebert: May I help you?
Herby: I would like an alarm clock that will awaken me with soft music.
Inglebert: In that case, you'll probably be interested in this handsome electric clock radio.
Herby: Actually, I'd like a small battery-operated clock radio.
Inglebert: There's a model that should suit you perfectly.
Herb... | Herby wants to buy a clock radio by credit card. Inglebert doesn't accept credit cards and recommends another appliance store. |
train_6657 | Shelbi: Hi, Mike! How are you feeling now?
Mike: How did you know I was here? Is it Tom?
Shelbi: I was talking with Bob yesterday and I learnt your right leg had been injured. How did it happen?
Mike: Their right back Tom knocked me down when I rushed to their goal with the ball.
Shelbi: Wow! He must have hit you hard.... | Shelbi comes to visit Mike who got injured during a football match. Mike tells Shelbi about the injury and expresses his gratitude for Shelbi. |
train_6658 | Linda: How's school going, Tom?
Tom: Just fine. I was finally admitted to graduate school.
Linda: Great! Are you going to do a doctor's degree?
Tom: Yes. I'm going to do a doctorate in chemistry.
Linda: That sounds like a difficult field.
Tom: It is interesting to me.
Linda: You've got a degree in nuclear physics, have... | Tom tells Linda he was admitted to graduate school to do a doctorate in chemistry, then they talk about their future study plan. |
train_6659 | Roanna: Hi. Thanks for coming to the interview today. It's nice to meet you.
Rosemonde: Well, thank you.
Roanna: To begin with, why don't you tell us a little about yourself?
Rosemonde: Okay. Um, yeah. I've always been interested in teaching in a language program like this, and uh, I graduated with a degree in English ... | Roanna interviews Rosemonde who applies to teach a language program. Rosemonde introduces first and Rosemonde's first job in Japan attracts Roanna's interest. So Rosemonde describes the work of the job and how did Rosemonde teach cooking classes. Then Rosemonde tells Roanna the reason why Rosemonde returned to the Unit... |
train_6660 | Lucine: Hi, dear, do you know what the important day is today?
Gerti: I don't know.
Lucine: Please think it over.
Gerti: Oh, I see.
Lucine: Come on, dear. I know you mustn't forget it.
Gerti: It's Saturday, a great weekend.
Lucine: Ur, you really let me down.
Gerti: Don't be angry with me. I have a bad memory.
... | Gerti forgets today is the anniversary of Lucine and Gerti's wedding. Lucine gets annoyed. |
train_6661 | Jodi: What's the life expectancy in your country?
Tina: I'm not sure, but probably about 75 years. How about in your country?
Jodi: About 70, I think. This newspaper article talks about the problems of an aging population. It's a problem that will soon affect most of the world.
Tina: I heard that the government migh... | Jodi and Tina are talking about life expectancy and the problem of the aging population in their countries. When it comes to Tina's son, Tina suggests Jodi give birth late. Jodi tells Tina it's impossible to balance the generation gap between parents and their children. |
train_6662 | Lanny: Hi. I'm looking for some good deals on produce.
Berti: You might want to try the mangoes.
Lanny: Can you describe a mango to me?
Berti: It's a fruit a little smaller than a grapefruit. It has a big seed in it.
Lanny: Do I eat the seed?
Berti: Maybe some animals eat the seed, but humans don't. You'd have to ... | Berti describes a mango to Lanny. Berti also tells Lanny its price, taste and place of origin. |
train_6663 | Carole: I think you're being a little naive.
Conroy: If I want, I can protect myself by paying through an escrow account, which holds the money until I receive the item.
Carole: That proves my point! Protect yourself or you'll get burned.
Conroy: eBay also offers free insurance. You can get a refund of up to $200 if... | Conroy trusts the free insurance offered by eBay, but Carole regards it unsafe and asks Conroy to do more self-protection. |
train_6664 | Ardyce: Good afternoon, miss, can I help you?
Lorrayne: Yes, I'd like to buy this dress, please.
Ardyce: It's certainly a pretty dress. I can ring you up at the register over here.
Lorrayne: Great.
Ardyce: Will you be paying by cash, check, or credit card?
Lorrayne: I want to use a credit card. Do you take Discove... | Lorrayne wants to buy the dress with her Visa card but it's rejected. Then Ardyce uses Lorrayne's MasterCard to finish the deal. |
train_6665 | Helen: Isn't there anyone at home?
Renelle: I'll knock again, Helen. Everything's very quiet. I'm sure there's no one at home.
Helen: But that's impossible. Karen and Tom invited us to lunch. Look through the window. Can you see anything?
Renelle: Nothing at all.
Helen: Let's try the back door.
Renelle: Look! Ever... | Helen and Jim are invited to lunch at Karen and Tom's home. Nobody answers the door until they finally catch everyone in the garden. |
train_6666 | Ashley: It's almost vacation time. Have you found a summer job yet?
Aigneis: I suppose I can work at the boys camp, but camp jobs don't pay much. So I won't consider it.
Ashley: I think I can get a job at the Seaview Hotel. A friend of mine was a waiter there. He got a lot of tips. Tips are a great way to make extra mo... | Ashley and Aigneis talk about the summer jobs they will do. |
train_6667 | Miss Wilson: Hello, Mr. White. Do you think it's possible for us to talk sometime today?
Mr. White: I'd love to, Miss Wilson, but I've got a pretty tight schedule today. I've got to finish reading the yearly financial report by 10:00. Then I have to drive to the airport to pick up an advertiser at 11. After that, I'll ... | Miss Wilson wants to talk with Mr. White but he got a pretty tight schedule today, so Miss Wilson makes an appointment with him tomorrow morning. |
train_6668 | Oren: Hello, I need to schedule my trip to Paris for next week.
Thibaut: When would you like to travel?
Oren: I have to reach Paris by the twenty-fourth.
Thibaut: Is this a round trip? Will you need a return to get to?
Oren: Yes, and check that for thirty-first in the evening.
Thibaut: Let me see, uh, there's a non-sto... | Oren gets a trip schedule and a business class ticket for a round trip to Paris next week with Thibaut's assistance. |
train_6669 | Praveen: Good afternoon, Madam.
Madam: Good afternoon, Praveen. What can I do for you?
Praveen: I need to get some information on animal cells.
Madam: What is it for, Praveen?
Praveen: I have to make a presentation of animal cells in the discussion next week.
Madam: That's fine.
Praveen: Could you tell me where I can g... | Praveen needs some reference books for his presentation of animal cells and Madam shows him where the books are placed and reminds him they cannot be lent. |
train_6670 | Carmita: Ahem... uh, sir, I beg your pardon... Uh, mister, are you waiting to buy a ticket for the movie?
mister: What's it look like, lady? This is the ticket line I'm standing in, isn't it?
Carmita: Well, yes, it is, but...
mister: So, what's your beef anyway, lady?
Carmita: You just cut into line, in front of me and... | mister cut into line in front of Carmita. Carmita asks him to go to the end of the line. mister refuses but lets her go in front of him. Carmita gets the last ticket and sneers at mister. |
train_6671 | Amanda: You really need to look at some of the problems we are having with the apartment.
Rees: That apartment never had any problems before. Are you sure the problem isn ' t you?
Amanda: We spoke with you the first week we moved in about things that you promised to fix.
Rees: Where do you think you have problems?
Aman... | Amanda asks Rees to fix the problems of Amanda's apartment but Rees is reluctant to do so. Amanda threats to withhold the rent check. Rees says it's illegal. |
train_6672 | Jimmie: After I am accepted for unemployment benefits, what will happen next?
Rahul: You will receive a Notice of Unemployment Insurance Award letter.
Jimmie: What will that tell me?
Rahul: The Award Letter will tell you how much you will receive weekly.
Jimmie: Are there any other forms that I need to fill out?
Rahul:... | Rahul tells Jimmie Jimmie will receive a Notice of Unemployment Insurance Award letter and need to fill out a Continued Claim Form every two weeks after being accepted for unemployment benefits. |
train_6673 | John Sandals: Hi, I need a hotel room.
Michelle: That's no problem at all. May I have your name, please?
John Sandals: Certainly. My name is John Sandals.
Michelle: It's a pleasure, Mr. Sandals. My name is Michelle. What days will you need a room?
John Sandals: Friday afternoon, April 14 through Monday morning, April 1... | Michelle helps John Sandals book a nonsmoking room from Friday afternoon, April 14 to Monday morning, April 17 for $308 nightly. |
train_6674 | Reginauld: Can you help me plan the office party?
Isadore: Sure. What do you need the most help with, the food or entertainment?
Reginauld: I need help with food.
Isadore: OK, well, let's coordinate our efforts. Should this party be formal or casual?
Reginauld: I think it should be casual.
Isadore: I agree. Next, we ha... | Reginauld asks Isadore to help with the food for their office party. They prefer to have a casual party with Chinese food and a live band. |
train_6675 | Euphemia: Hit ' em high, hit ' em low. Class of ' 93, let's go!
Robbert: Hi there, everyone. We hope you're having a good night!
Euphemia: Wasn't that football game great! I just knew we'd win!
Robbert: The night is young, folks. Get some food and mingle with those faces from yesterday.
Euphemia: Later we'll let you kn... | Euphemia and Robbert are having a reunion night of class of '93. |
train_6676 | Dwaine: The restaurant across the street hired a new Chinese chef, so I ordered some Chinese food there for this evening.
Moyna: Good. I love Chinese food. What did you order?
Dwaine: Something hot and spicy. They look very inviting on the menu. You are going to love them.
Moyna: Maybe we can find a place to learn some... | Dwaine ordered some Chinese food for this evening. Moyna suggests finding a place to learn some Chinese cooking but Dwaine prefers just ordering from a restaurant. |
train_6677 | Mr. Parsons: Well Rebecca, is there anything else you need to know for now?
Rebecca: I don't think so, Mr. Parsons. I think you have covered all the main points for me.
Mr. Parsons: Okay well listen, here is my business card with my mobile number. If any other questions spring to mind don't hesitate to contact me. Of c... | Mr. Parsons tells Rebecca she can call him if she has other questions. They will have a decision made by early next week and Miss Childs will call her to discuss more. |
train_6678 | Tilda: I need to find a new furniture set for my living room.
Teri: Where are you going to find one?
Tilda: I have no idea.
Teri: Do you want to know where I bought mine?
Tilda: Where did you get it from?
Teri: I got it from IKEA.
Tilda: How much did it cost you?
Teri: It cost me a couple thousand for the whole set.
Ti... | Tilda needs to find a new furniture set for the living room. Teri recommends IKEA whose quality is fantastic. |
train_6679 | Jolyn: You are too picky.
Issi: No, I'm not. Hey, look at that guy over there.
Jolyn: Which guy?
Issi: The guy in the blue shirt at the table by the window.
Jolyn: I can't see him. Where?
Issi: Right there.
Jolyn: Oh, I see him now. Wait! That's. . .
Issi: Yes, it's Mel Gibson.
Jolyn: Oh, wow! It's really him! Who is t... | Issi discovers Mel Gibson and encourages Jolyn to go ask for his autograph. |
train_6680 | Analise: Can you help me figure out how to use this vending machine?
Keely: Yes, I would be happy to help. What do you want to buy?
Analise: I want to buy that candy.
Keely: OK. So this machine will make change if you need it. Do you have your dollars ready?
Analise: Yeah, so far, so good.
Keely: Next, you feed your do... | Keely shows Analise how to use a vending machine as Analise wants to buy candy. |
train_6681 | Jeana: Hi, dear, do you know what the important day is today?
Merl: I don't know.
Jeana: Please think it over.
Merl: Oh, I see.
Jeana: Come on, dear. I know you mustn't forget it.
Merl: It's Saturday, a great weekend.
Jeana: Ur, you really let me down.
Merl: Don't be angry with me. I have a bad memory.
Jeana: No, you h... | Merl doesn't know what the important day is today. Jeana is disappointed because it's their wedding anniversary. |
train_6682 | Nanci: Oh, no. It looks like we're late.
Libbi: Let's just sit in the back. We can still hear the service from here.
Nanci: There're so many people here. Where are Rich and Cath and Taylor's parents?
Libbi: They're probably up front. The preacher's about to speak. Let's listen.
Nanci: That was such a touching speech. H... | Nanci and Libbi are late so they sit in the back. They are touched by the preacher's speech. |
train_6683 | Felicity: It will do you good to go out for entertainment at weekends. What kind of movie do you like best?
Meagan: It's hard to say, I like interesting and significant ones. I don't care whether they're blockbusters or not.
Felicity: Shall we go downtown for a movie this Friday evening?
Meagan: Very good, What's on?
F... | Meagan likes interesting and significant movies. Felicity invites Meagan to a movie this Friday evening and Meagan accepts. |
train_6684 | Joleen: Is Jack still staying idle everyday?
Marielle: No, he has mended his way. After his father died, he set his hand to the job of putting his business affairs in order.
Joleen: Really? He is so competent now.
Marielle: You can't imagine what he is like now. | Joleen and Marielle are talking about Jack who becomes competent after his father died. |
train_6685 | Chrisy: Did you set your clock forward for daylight savings time?
Mae: What? Why do we have to do that?
Chrisy: Well, at the start of the spring we usually have more daylight in the mornings and less in the afternoon. This is basically due to our position on the planet and the rotation of the earth. In any case, to tak... | Chrisy tells Mae Mae can set the clock forward for daylight to save time and it's due to their position on the planet and the rotation of the earth. Mae then understands the time difference. |
train_6686 | Christiano: But the auction is a blast! And I haven't even told you the best part yet!
Teri: I don't care what the best part is. Whatever you say won't change my mind. I'm not buying anything!
Christiano: That stamp you've been looking for is for sale.
Teri: The 1879 Large Dragon? Are you serious? How much?
Christiano:... | Teri gets interested in the auction after Christiano tells Teri the stamp Teri has been looking for is for sale. |
train_6687 | Jane: Jane! What an enchanting skirt you have on!
Bambie: Thank you! Guess how much it costs.
Jane: Bright colors, smooth material, exquisite craftsmanship, soft lines. . . Darling, it looks elegant on you! It can't be any cheap stuff. Something around two hundred, I guess.
Bambie: Your offer is way off the mark. It se... | Jane praises Jane's skirt and guesses it costs two hundred. Jane tells Jane she only pays sixty-five for it after a hard bargain with the vendor. |
train_6688 | Kass: I think it is easier to buy a car than to maintain it. What's worse, I just don't trust those vehicle maintenance shops. Sometimes, they overcharge or don't build those parts I have been paying for. Last week, they even tried to persuade me to buy new parts which really need not to be changed. You know, my car is... | Kass and Issy don't like vehicle maintenance shops because they overcharge. Issy tells Kass it's possible to make a complaint call if someone gets rip-off. |
train_6689 | Joao: Hello. Excuse me. Do you know if there's a Commercial Bank around here?
Ailee: Yes, go straight along Beijing Road and turn right.
Joao: Straight on, and turn right. Is it far?
Ailee: No, it's just a couple of minutes.
Joao: Thanks very much.
Ailee: You're welcome. | Ailee tells Joao how to go to a Commercial Bank. |
train_6690 | Adrick: I may go grocery shopping later.
Anjanette: We need to get food?
Adrick: I don't think we have any food.
Anjanette: What are you going to buy?
Adrick: What food are we out of?
Anjanette: Go and look in the kitchen.
Adrick: Could you look for me?
Anjanette: You should just get the basics.
Adrick: What would that... | Adrick may go grocery shopping later and asks Anjanette to make a list for Adrick. |
train_6691 | Shawna: Hello, Tom, are you free next Sunday?
Tom: I think so. Why did you ask that?
Shawna: I'm going to have my first baby, so I plan to hold a baby shower next Sunday.
Tom: Congratulations! Why do people hold parties before the baby is born?
Shawna: It's the tradition. But baby showers as we know them today were not... | Shawna invites Tom to the baby shower next Sunday. Tom will come and prepare a good gift for the new arrival. |
train_6692 | Mauritz: Sorry sir. But you can't go into the OR.
JoAnn: All right, but tell me what's happening. Give it to me straight please.
Mauritz: It was touching girl for a while.
JoAnn: And now?
Mauritz: She will be OK. She is a tough cookie.
JoAnn: That's great news.
Mauritz: In my opinion she will up about soon.
JoAnn: That... | Mauritz, the doctor, tells JoAnn the girl will be OK and asks JoAnn to relax. JoAnn is grateful. |
train_6693 | Kelcey: Well, your qualifications for the job are excellent. And is there anything you'd like to ask about the job?
Olwen: Yes, I'd like to know if the company provides opportunities for further education.
Kelcey: Yes, our employees are allowed to take up 2 days a month to attend college courses.
Olwen: That's very gen... | Kelcey thinks Olwen's qualifications are excellent and tells Olwen about their company's policies for further education. |
train_6694 | Joell: It sure is hot. Why don't we go in the Haunted House? At least it will be air conditioned.
Aristotle: I've told you a thousand times. I don't want to go in the Haunted House. It's too scary!
Joell: Well. Maybe I'll go alone then. I really don't want to miss it.
Aristotle: Go alone if you want. I will wait at tha... | Joell wants to go to the Haunted House but Aristotle doesn't, so Aristotle waits for Joell at the cafe. |
train_6695 | Gui: How may I help you. sir?
Austin: I'm wondering if anyone has turned in a train ticket. I just lost my ticket for Beijing tonight.
Gui: Let me see. I'm sorry. Nothing's been turned in. Do you want to buy another one?
Austin: Yes. If I don't make it to Beijing tomorrow morning. my wife would kill me. How much does i... | Austin lost his ticket but Gui says nothing's turned in. Austin finds his wallet stolen when buying another ticket. |
train_6696 | Tobin: Could I ask some questions regarding to the social benefits?
Sheldon: Go ahead, please.
Tobin: How long is my paid vacation every year?
Sheldon: You'll have 10 days paid vacation every year.
Tobin: What about the insurance and housing policies?
Sheldon: We will provide you wit life insurance, health insurance, a... | Tobin asks Sheldon about the social benefits, such as the length of Tobin's paid vacation, the insurance and housing policies, the bonus, and training opportunities. Tobin will give Sheldon Tobin's final answer in two days. |
train_6697 | Lawton: It looks like we are going to have a shower at any minute now.
Liorah: I think so too. Isn't strange how you can sense it?
Lawton: I know what you mean.
Liorah: Look at the clouds in the sky. Whenever they seem dark and low like this, you know it's going to rain, or look at the object that's far away, if it see... | Lawton and Liorah talk about how people sense the rain by the clouds, the stronger smell, pains in the body, and the reactions of animals, but with all these sensible signs, they aren't carrying their umbrella with them. |
train_6698 | Clare: Hi, Jack. Thanks for coming over. Here's my computer.
Jack: OK. Hmm. Yeah, like I said on the phone, from what you described, I don't think I'll be able to do too much. I'll have a little look though. Are you online at the moment? | Jack comes to have a look at Clare's computer. |
train_6699 | Bernete: It is boiling today, isn't it?
Ignacius: Yes, it's very hot and stuffy.
Bernete: It's been looking like rain for several days. But it hasn't rained yet.
Ignacius: There are thick black clouds in the sky now. It looks as if a thunder storm is coming.
Bernete: The wind is rising.
Ignacius: It's a bit windy. But ... | Bernete and Ignacius talk about the weather. Ignacius thinks a thunderstorm is coming. Bernete likes the breeze. They agree that the temperature will drop tomorrow. |
train_6700 | Sally: Sally! Sally! Could you please turn off the radio? I hate to have to say this, but it's too noisy here.
Haydon: What? But...
Sally: You know I'm reading my books and I'm preparing for my English exam this afternoon.
Haydon: I know that. But I'm not listening to the radio. The noise comes from our neighbours upst... | Sally asks Sally to turn off the radio but the noise actually comes from their neighbors upstairs. |
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