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train_6701 | Suellen: Betty, where did you go yesterday?
Betty: I went to visit a friend of mine in the hospital.
Suellen: What did you talk about?
Betty: We talked about a lot of different things.
Suellen: Did you talk about the weather?
Betty: Yes, we did. We talked about the weather and about languages.
Suellen: Did your friend ... | Betty tells Suellen she visited a friend in the hospital yesterday. They talked about the weather and asked each other questions. |
train_6702 | Mr. Brown: Any message for me, Miss White?
Miss White: Just one, Mr. Brown. You had a phone call from someone called Smith, Mary Smith.
Mr. Brown: Smith? I don't know anyone called Smith. What did she say?
Miss White: She wouldn't say anything. But it sounded important. I told her you'd call her as soon as you came bac... | Miss White tells Mr. Brown Mary Smith called him and it sounded important. Mr. Brown will call her back. |
train_6703 | Chancey: Good morning! What can I do for you, Madam?
Madam: Good morning! I'm looking for a coat.
Chancey: What color would you like?
Madam: Could you show me some? I'd like a middle sized red coat.
Chancey: Sorry. We haven't anything in your size.
Madam: Do you have a smaller size?
Chancey: I'm sorry. The small size c... | Madam is looking for a middle-sized red coat. Chancey doesn't have it and recommends a blue one. Madam takes it. |
train_6704 | Lynsey: Ooo, this is so exciting. So, where do you want to get married? I know, I know, I know. Um, up in the mountains. You know, that beautiful waterfall? Why don't we get married by the waterfall?
Ronald: Uh, I don't know.
Lynsey: Oh, come on. It would be great. It's so beautiful, and it's peaceful, and it's really ... | Lynsey suggests getting married in the mountains but Ron is worried about his allergies. Ron suggests his parents' backyard. Lynsey refuses and suggests a reception hall instead and wants to go to a Japanese restaurant for their wedding breakfast. Ron thinks it's too expensive and wants to save money for their honeymoo... |
train_6705 | Jordana: Did you hear about the air crash that occurred in South America recently? It was quite a tragic accident!
Andri: No, I didn't see anything in the news about it. What happened?
Jordana: A foreign airliner was attempting to land at night in a mountainous area in Argentina and flew into a hill!
Andri: That sounds... | Jordana tells Andri about the air crash that occurred in South America recently which was caused by miscommunication between the pilots and the traffic controllers. Andri thinks it's important to accurately communicate with each other. |
train_6706 | Jackelyn: One of the most interesting experiments with dolphins must be one done by Doctor Jarvis Bastian. What he tried to do was to teach a male dolphin called Bass and a female called Doris to communicate with each other across a solid barrier.
Doris: So how did he do it exactly?
Jackelyn: Well, first of all, he kep... | Jackelyn tells Doris about how Doctor Jarvis Bastian successfully taught a male dolphin called Bass and a female called Doris to communicate with each other across a solid barrier. |
train_6707 | Halley: Jack, what are you doing?
Jack: I am reading.
Halley: I can see that. But why are you reading advertisements for houses for sale? Are you buying a house?
Jack: No, not yet. But I like to see what is available.
Halley: Can I have a look as well?
Jack: Of course, have a seat.
Halley: Oh, this one looks real... | Halley finds Jack is reading advertisements for houses for sale. A large veranda which is suitable for having a barbecue in summer reminds Halley Jack is organizing a barbecue next week. |
train_6708 | Alessandro: Nice to meet you here. How come you dropped into this company today?
Gwenny: My boss sent me here to take some business documents back to his office. I didn't know you were working here. What a surprise. How long have you been doing this?
Alessandro: Two years or so.
Gwenny: That is great. Do you have to... | Gwenny comes to take some business documents and meets Alessandro, who has been working here for two years. Alessandro works five days a week without night shifts but is under great pressure sometimes. Gwenny encourages Alessandro. |
train_6709 | Dennie: So, Is this your first time to TAIWAN?
Eustace: No, I first came here1995.
Dennie: Oh, really? And you are from the State, right?
Eustace: Well, I am from Canada. Actally.
Dennie: Oh, I am so sorry.
Eustace: That' ok. That's happens all the time. | Eustace tells Dennie Eustace is from Canada and first came to Taiwan in 1995. |
train_6710 | Anatol: It's so relaxing, taking a walk in the country. The air is so fresh and clean.
Ediva: would you like to live in the country? I'm not sure I'd like it.
Anatol: I can see a lot of advantage and disadvantage. The problem is that, for me, each advantage has its own disadvantage.
Ediva: What do you mean?
Anatol:... | Anatol and Ediva talk about the advantages and disadvantages of living in the country and in the city. They agree each advantage has its own disadvantage. Although the village looks peaceful and beautiful, Ediva would hate living in the country because of the poor selection of goods and the boring country life. |
train_6711 | Edi: Good morning. Are you ready to order?
Ellene: Yes, I am, thank you. I'll have three scrambled eggs with country ham, toast and jam, please.
Edi: Would you like anything to drink?
Ellene: I'll have a tomato juice and some iced tea.
Edi: Anything else?
Ellene: Could I have a slice of pumpkin pie?
Edi: Sure. Co... | Edi helps Ellene order Ellene's breakfast. |
train_6712 | Courtney: What's wrong with you? Why do you look so sad?
Oralle: I've lost all my files from the computer. It's a total disaster.
Courtney: How did that happen?
Oralle: Three days ago, my laptop went on strike. I couldn't enter the Windows system. As I was about to give it up, one of my friends advised me to start W... | Oralle is sad because Oralle has lost all the files from the computer. Oralle can buy a new computer but the digital data can never be restored. Courtney tries to console Oralle. |
train_6713 | Phyllys: I was awaken up in the middle of the night. I felt the building shaking.
Dore: What time did it happen?
Phyllys: I don't know. It was dark everywhere. I couldn't see the clock. Luckily, I lived on the second floor. I hurried to run out. With the Moonlight I found it was 2:45.
Dore: Did your building fall down?... | Phyllys tells Dore Phyllys was awakened when the building shook. Phyllys's building didn't fall down but was seriously destroyed. |
train_6714 | Anallise: I went on a trip to Africa last month.
Rhea: Really? Who did you travel with?
Anallise: My father, mother and my sister.
Rhea: Did you have a good time?
Anallise: Yes, and we took many photos.
Rhea: I am planning to go there this winter. | Anallise tells Rhea Anallise traveled to Africa with Anallise's family. |
train_6715 | Nevil: OK, tell me about yourself.
Jaleh: Well, last year in school I played on the football team. It kept me busy but I learned to manage my time. And also it has been a great experience in learning how to work on the team with other players.
Nevil: How would your teachers describe you?
Jaleh: My teachers would say I ... | Jaleh tries to persuade Nevil to hire Jaleh by telling Nevil about Jaleh's experience on the football team and Jaleh's teachers' possible comments on Jaleh. |
train_6716 | Tessy: What do you want for breakfast?
Georgetta: Well, I'm hungry, anything will do, and we've got a lot of sightseeing to do. So, let's decide what will see today first.
Tessy: Sounds good to me.
Georgetta: Well, I guess the best place to start is the cathedral and then the castle. What are the opening times for thos... | Tessy and Georgetta are talking about what to see today. They will go to the cathedral, the castle, and the art museum today. |
train_6717 | Verina: Thank you for taking some time off from your busy schedule to answer a few questions about your life.
Sven: It's my pleasure.
Verina: Could you tell us about an average day in your life?
Sven: Sure. I get up early at 7 in the morning and then I have breakfast. After breakfast I go to the gym?
Verina: Are you st... | Sven tells Verina about an average day in Sven's day. Sven goes to the gym in the morning, shoots some scenes in the afternoon, remembers lines in the evening. Sven prefers staying home at weekends. |
train_6718 | Dalia: Here ' s my passport. I'm a visiting scholar.
Patel: Do you have anything to declare?
Dalia: No, these are all my personal effects.
Patel: What's in the bag? Would you mind opening the bag?
Dalia: Not at all. I don't know what's dutiable. Do I have to pay duty on things for my own use?
Patel: NO. You don't have ... | Patel checks Dalia's bag and tells Dalia there's no need to pay duty on personal belongings. |
train_6719 | Clarke: Good morning, sir.
Weston: Good morning. I'd like a business suit made with this material.
Clarke: Do you have a particular style in mind?
Weston: The kind that never goes out of fashion, I guess.
Clarke: I think you should realize that even the most conservative style changes.
Weston: I'm sure you're right. I ... | Weston wants a business suit that never goes out of fashion. Clarke shows him some of the latest fashion. Weston chooses the single-breasted one. |
train_6720 | Kirstyn: How about another beer?
Estelle: No, thanks. I've had more than enough. In fact, I must be running along.
Kirstyn: Stay around for a while. The party is warming up.
Estelle: I'm afraid I have to leave. I have to be up early tomorrow. | Estelle has to leave the party and Kirstyn asks Estelle to stay. |
train_6721 | Edyth: I have redecorated my bedroom. I decide to repaint the walls and change the pictures. I also bought a new pair of curtains. What do you think of it?
Elayne: I think is looks great. I really like the light colors you have chosen. The pictures are nice too. Did you buy any new furniture?
Edyth: I bought a new matt... | Edyth has redecorated Edyth's bedroom and considers a new wardrobe as Edyth has so many clothes. Elayne suggests Edyth give old clothes to charity shops. Edyth thinks it's a good idea and will go shopping with Elayne together. |
train_6722 | Corrie: May I take your order?
Allan: We'd like this course for two, please.
Corrie: I'm afraid this course is for four persons.
Allan: Well, can't you make it for two only?
Corrie: I'm afraid not, sir.
Allan: I see. Well, what do you recommend then?
Corrie: I would recommend a soup with two or three small dishes.
Alla... | Allan orders a soup with small dishes on the recommendation of Corrie. |
train_6723 | Janie: Bang? ! Bang! Bang! What are the Kings doing at seven o'clock on Sunday morning?
Mrs. King: Well, Mr. King is singing.
Janie: Yes, but what's the banging noise?
Mrs. King: He's standing on a ladder and banging some nails into the wall with a hammer. Now he's hanging some strong strings on the nails.
Janie: And w... | Janie is annoyed by Mr. King's banging noise. Mr. King's hanging from the string as the ladder falls. Mrs. King's running toward Janie's house, but Janie's not going to answer. |
train_6724 | Cassie: Okay, can I ask you something direct?
Hilde: Ha!
Cassie: It's not like you've ever been one to beat around the bush.
Hilde: Fair enough.
Cassie: Give it to me straight. Did she bully you into this?
Hilde: No, seriously. . . I really want this.
Cassie: I tell ya, when I got the invite, it really threw me for a l... | Hilde has done a complete 180 and tells Cassie things have changed and Hilde's settled down. |
train_6725 | Li Lei: Li Lei, can you tell me what the origin of Easter is?
Jorge: The Bible says that Jesus Christ was resurrected three days after he was crucified. People commemorate that at a festival called Easter.
Li Lei: Oh, then when do you celebrate Easter?
Jorge: We celebrate it on the first Sunday after a full moon on or ... | Li Lei tells Li Lei the origin and the time of Easter and how they celebrate the day. |
train_6726 | Judie: Hello, Tom. How do you find the dinner of yesterday?
Tom: Very good. That may be the most delicious food I have ever eaten.
Judie: It's nice of you to say so.
Tom: I really appreciate you for having invited me.
Judie: Don't mention it. You know, we're old friends.
Tom: Anyway, I owe you one. Are you free tonight... | Tom appreciates Judie for the dinner yesterday, so he invites Judie to enjoy the food he cooks tonight. |
train_6727 | Jeanelle: Well, how was your honeymoon?
Eileen: It was fantastic! We had such a good time. The only problem was that because it was their high season, we spent hours queuing.
Jeanelle: Peak periods always entail hours of queuing. At least you got a nice tan though!
Eileen: Yes, Florida had great weather while we were t... | Eileen had a great honeymoon in Florida. Jeanelle and Jeanelle's friends just got back from Bali. Jeanelle invites Eileen to Switzerland for Christmas vacation. Eileen'll talk to her husband about it. |
train_6728 | Susan: Hi, Martin. I'Ve been looking for you all morning.
Martin: What's up?
Susan: I want to say goodbye. I'm leaving for America tomorrow.
Martin: America? Did you get admit to MIT?
Susan: Yes.
Martin: Congratulations! Susan. I'm so happy for you.
Susan: Thank you.
Martin: Really going to miss you.
Susan: Me too. I'l... | Susan tells Martin she is leaving for America as she gets admitted to MIT. She will write to Martin once she gets settled. |
train_6729 | Nelle: Well, Jeff, that was a very productive meeting, I thought. You had some really great ideas in there!
Jeff: Really? Well, thanks for saying so.
Nelle: No, I mean it. Look, are you hungry? Shall we go get something to eat?
Jeff: Sure. Why not?
Nelle: OK, well, let me just get my coat and we'll go to the diner arou... | Nelle compliments Jeff on his ideas and invites him to eat something together. |
train_6730 | Allan: Hi. Ed, what's up?
Ed: Nothing.
Allan: Doesn't look like it to me.
Ed: Just get out of my face!
Allan: Woo, easy.
Ed: Leave me alone!
Allan: What are you so ticked off about?
Ed: I don't want to talk about it.
Allan: Maybe I could help.
Ed: I blew the finally exam.
Allan: You've got be joking.
Ed: No, I'm not.
A... | Ed is angry as he blew the final exam. Allan comforts him. |
train_6731 | Anne-Marie: You must be new.
Preston: As a matter of fact, I am.
Anne-Marie: Have you just started college?
Preston: No. I transferred here from a different school.
Anne-Marie: What school?
Preston: I transferred here from PCC.
Anne-Marie: Do you like it here?
Preston: I really like it here so far.
Anne-Marie: Do you l... | Preston is new and tells Anne-Marie that Preston transferred from PCC and does the next degree here. |
train_6732 | Myke: Hi Mark.
Mark: Hi.
Myke: What are you planning to do today?
Mark: I'm not sure yet.
Myke: Would you like to have lunch with me?
Mark: Yes. When?
Myke: Is 11:30 AM OK?
Mark: Sorry, I didn't hear you. Can you say that again please?
Myke: I said, 11:30 AM.
Mark: Oh, I'm busy then. Can we meet a little later?
Myke: O... | Myke invites Mark to have lunch. They will meet at Bill's Seafood Restaurant on 7th Street at 12:30 PM. |
train_6733 | Krissie: What did the boss say to you?
Anatoly: He asked me to beef up in the work.
Krissie: Yeah. You look so unhappy recently. What's the matter.
Anatoly: Nothing, thanks. I am just not in the mood these days. | Anatoly tells Krissie what the boss said, and Anatoly isn't in the mood. |
train_6734 | Angie: Shall we for go out for a meal this evening?
Gwen: I don't really mind.
Angie: We can go to that new Chinese restaurant.
Gwen: I suppose I could.
Angie: Come on, let's try it.
Gwen: All right. If you really want to. | Angie invites Gwen to the new Chinese restaurant, Gwen finally agrees. |
train_6735 | Hanson: Hello, Hanson. Today I come to say goodbye to you, for I'm going back to London tomorrow.
Ajay: No, not so soon. Couldn't I persuade you to stay a couple of days more?
Hanson: Much as I wish to but I really can't. I've already booked the flight.
Ajay: I hope this won't be our last meeting.
Hanson: Of course not... | Hanson says goodbye to Hanson. Hanson'll miss Hanson and feels pity for being too busy to see Hanson off. |
train_6736 | Anthea: Let's see if we can reach some sort of agreement over your curfew.
Donny: Okay. Everyone else's parents let them stay out until two or three in the morning.
Anthea: Well. I'm not everyone else's father. I think you need to be in the house by ten o'clock.
Donny: That's absurd.
Anthea: I think most of your classm... | Anthea and Donny are discussing the curfew. Anthea finally agrees with a midnight curfew but asks Donny to pick up the cellphone if Anthea calls. |
train_6737 | Melba: May I speak to Mr. Smith?
Mr. Smith: He is at the warehouse this morning.
Melba: What time do you expect him back?
Mr. Smith: Sorry, I have no idea. You can call him there if you like.
Melba: Ok, I have the number. Bye! | Melba calls Mr. Smith but Mr. Smith says Mr. Smith is unavailable now. |
train_6738 | Amandie: Our current apartment is valued at RMB 700, 000. We can sell it and put that money towards buying the new apartment.
Ravi: Yeah, but we still need RMB 500, 000. Maybe we can use some of our savings to pay part of it.
Amandie: And we can take out a loan to pay the rest.
Ravi: Great, so we can afford the new apa... | Amandie advises to sell the current apartment and buy a new apartment. Then Amandie and Ravi decide to take out a loan. |
train_6739 | Dynah: That looks like a bad accident.
Shela: Yeah, should we get out and help?
Dynah: No, there's a police car behind us. He'll stop.
Shela: Looks like the one guy lost control in all this rain, and the other one hit him.
Dynah: Yeah. It's pretty bad, that car looks like a coke can.
Shela: These accidents always cause... | Dynah and Shela come across a car accident and Shela asks Dynah to put on the news. |
train_6740 | Marlow: Next, please.
Mireille: Here are our passports and tickets.
Marlow: Let's see. Yes, here are your passports back. Did you pack your luggage yourselves?
Mireille: Yes, we did. Just this morning.
Marlow: Did anyone approach you to ask you to carry anything for them?
Mireille: No, sir. We left directly from the ho... | Marlow checks Mireille's passports and asks Mireille to attach the stickers to the carry-ons. Marlow also tells Mireille Mireille's seat, boarding gate and boarding time. |
train_6741 | Reginauld: What a nice day!
Kathryne: Yes. How about going out and enjoying the sunshine on the grass?
Reginauld: Great, let's go!
Kathryne: Hey, darling, I think I might have a little heatstroke from being in the sun all day. I was so relaxed. It felt as if I were in another world.
Reginauld: Exactly. You know, the su... | Kathryne and Reginauld enjoy the sunshine on the grass while thinking about their honeymoon. Reginauld suggests going to the same place to celebrate the one-year anniversary next week. |
train_6742 | Adam: I'd like to help pitch in with dinner.
Dewitt: Really? You are joking?
Adam: No, I'd like to do something special for you on your birthday.
Dewitt: I'd like that. Alright, put on this apron first.
Adam: OK. Now how can I help, hon?
Dewitt: Hmm, let me see. Boil some water, and then whisk two eggs.
Adam: Easy, I c... | Adam wants to help Dewitt cook dinner today because today is Dewitt's birthday, but the gas cooker doesn't work and Adam has to go to the hospital because he cuts his finger. |
train_6743 | Nicky: Hey, don't walk on the lawn.
Kassandra: Sorry, I'm looking for my wallet.
Nicky: You lost your wallet? Anything important in it?
Kassandra: Yes. A lot of cash. Almost forty thousand pounds.
Nicky: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. I think you'd better talk to the police officer walking there.
Kassandra: It seems that ... | Kassandra loses the wallet. Nicky suggests he should talk to the police officer. |
train_6744 | Jinyuan Shoe Town: Welcome to Jinyuan Shoe Town. What can I do for you?
Adrick: I'm looking for a pair of white sports shoes to go with my jeans.
Jinyuan Shoe Town: White? What make do you want? Arid what size?
Adrick: Adidas. Size 38.
Jinyuan Shoe Town: Adidas? They wear well. Try this pair, Size 38, please.
Adrick: Y... | Adrick's looking for a pair of white shoes to go with Adrick's jeans. Under Jinyuan Shoe Town's help, Adrick buys a pair of Adidas shoes. |
train_6745 | Iain: We have been here for about five days and I have to leave now.
Dionysus: Ok! You know you're always welcome here. Did you enjoy your stay?
Iain: Yes, we have a very pleasant time. Thank you for being so nice for us.
Dionysus: It's our pleasure. And is there anything else we can do for you before you leave here?
I... | Iain, who has visited Dionysus's company for five days, is saying goodbye to Dionysus. Iain invites Dionysus to visit Iain's company next year. |
train_6746 | Joby: What do you think of the products at the furniture store downtown?
Marlo: I think they have a very good range of products. I like the quality of them. You get good quality for the price that you pay. And most of the products are environmentally sound.
Joby: What can you usually buy there?
Marlo: Well, I usually b... | Marlo tells Joby the furniture store has various products and their products are environmentally sound. Marlo usually buys functional furniture there and will go shopping again in January. |
train_6747 | Sidonnie: Yes, Sir. You called?
Sir: Yes, I wonder if you could bring me another bottle of beer.
Sidonnie: Certainly. Would you like anything else?
Sir: Well, my grandson is supposed to meet me in London at the airport. Do you think he'll be able to find me?
Sidonnie: I'm sure he will. You don't have to worry about tha... | Sir tells Sidonnie he has been to some places in Europe but has never been to London. He is going to London and his grandson will pick him up at the airport, and he plans to stay in London for five weeks. |
train_6748 | Lynsey: Miss Taylor, what sports do you go in for?
Miss Taylor: I'm absolutely mad about tennis. But I enjoy basketball and volleyball from time to time, too.
Lynsey: They say that sports are most liked in English schools and universities.
Miss Taylor: Right. We think sports will enable the students to better face life... | Miss Taylor tells Lynsey about the sports she likes. She thinks sports are very important and the most popular sport in Britain is soccer which is a common topic of conversation. |
train_6749 | Dru: How was the job interview? I think you'll make a good journalist. I remember you as the best writer of the class.
Bernadene: Well, in fact, my application was turned down. They were looking for people with experience in the profession. | Bernadene tells Dru Bernadene fails the job interview. |
train_6750 | Mr. Jones: Hi, Mary. Haven't seen you for ages!
Mary: Hi, Mr. Jones. Yes, it has been such a long time since we met!
Mr. Jones: Have you made up your mind to take up business as a career?
Mary: Yes. Actually, I've already started. I began my studies at the beginning of this term.
Mr. Jones: Very glad to hear it. Then w... | Mary tells Jones she has decided on a career in business and is going to practice in Hong Kong because of business opportunities. They both think English is useful in business. |
train_6751 | Tobye: Happy Anniversary!
Adelle: Oh, thank you. They're beautiful. You shouldn't have ... especially since our anniversary was last week.
Tobye: What? Oh, I completely forgot ...
Adelle: Again?
Tobye: No Way. I can't believe it.
Adelle: Neither can I, but you did.
Tobye: Ah, how can I make it up to you ... again? Anyt... | Tobye forgets his wedding anniversary again and wants to make it up to his wife, who wanted to travel to Europe, fly first class, stay in five-star hotels, and buy a new kitchen range and wardrobe. Tobye thinks he'd better ask the boss for a huge raise. |
train_6752 | Marlon: Where have you been all this time? The train is about to leave!
Iago: Sorry I'm late, but I was waiting for you at the information desk upstairs. It's lucky I thought to look for you here on the platform. | Marlon waits for Iago at the platform while Iago was waiting at the information desk. |
train_6753 | Weston: You're always working around the house on Saturday, painting and doing repairs. You must enjoy it.
Lemuel: Not really. I'd rather relax or go fishing, but Saturday is the only day I have to get anything done. By the time I get home from work during the week, I'm too tired. | Lemuel tells Weston Lemuel is tired to work around the house. |
train_6754 | Adolphe: Next! Good morning, can I help you?
Evangelia: This place is a madhouse! Everybody is pushing and shoving!
Adolphe: Yes, I know. We are short-handed and we are very crowded today Now what can I do for you?
Evangelia: I want a ticket to New York.
Adolphe: Okay. One way or round trip?
Evangelia: One way, of cour... | While Evangelia is buying a one-way ticket to New York, Evangelia complains to the ticket agent about the weather and the airport environment. Evangelia wants to complain to the conductor's supervisor because Adolphe can't serve Evangelia a special salad. |
train_6755 | Bobbie: Jane, have you got time this evening?
Jane: Not really, I'm afraid. But I'll be free tomorrow.
Bobbie: Well, I'll be busy then. Maybe another time, I'll ring up to see if you are not engaged in anything later.
Jane: Sure. See you. | Bobbie and Jane find it hard to get some time when they're both free. |
train_6756 | Lizzy: Sarah, what did you do today?
Sarah: I went shopping.
Lizzy: Did you buy anything?
Sarah: Yes, I bought a few things.
Lizzy: What did you buy?
Sarah: I bought this coat. Do you like it?
Lizzy: Yeah, I like it a lot. It's very pretty. Where did you buy it?
Sarah: At the mall on 5th street.
Lizzy: Was it e... | Sarah went shopping today and bought a $20 coat but Lizzy thinks she doesn't need the coat because of the hot weather. |
train_6757 | Sayres: What's your schedule like this year?
Sullivan: Pretty busy. I have to pick up a lot of credits this year.
Sayres: What's your major?
Sullivan: I'm majoring in French literature.
Sayres: Oh, don't you have to take that class on 18th century poetry? It's really difficult. I hear the students in that class hav... | Sayres asks Sullivan about the schedule and the major and asks Sullivan to remind Sayres not to sign up for French literature. |
train_6758 | Loree: Hey Mike. What are you doing tonight?
Mike: Nothing planned. How about you?
Loree: Work is kicking my ass. I'm so stressed. Let's go grab a drink.
Mike: I'm always up for a drink. To tell you the truth, it's been quite stressful here too.
Loree: I say we get drunk tonight. I don't want to think about all thi... | Loree and Mike are stressed. Loree suggests grabbing a drink to forget about work. |
train_6759 | Marybelle: I've got to put together a sales pitch to give to our clients in the morning. You always give such amazing presentations, I was hoping you could give me some advice about how to win them over tomorrow.
Winifield: Sure, it's easy. First of all, the secret to a successful oral presentation is to keep things s... | Marybelle asks Winifield for some advice on how to give amazing presentations, what kind of visuals should be used and how to get over the fear of speaking in public. |
train_6760 | Jade: I hate it when footballers spit on the football pitch during a game. It's disgusting. I wonder why they do it?
Joellen: I've no idea, but spitting is common in many countries.
Jade: Isn't impolite and unsanitary?
Joellen: It's certainly unsanitary. There are many customs in other countries that may seem strang... | Jade hates spitting on the football pitch during a game and chewing with his mouth open. Joellen hates making noise in front of other people. They all think they can tell a person's character from his eyes, and Joellen thinks feet are the least attractive part of a person. |
train_6761 | Jobyna: Excuse me, my seat is next to yours.
Orrin: Are you also taking this flight to London?
Jobyna: Yes. Are you going to London on business?
Orrin: No, I'm going to Glasgow to visit my son. He studying in Glasgow University. Are you going to study in Britain?
Jobyna: Yes, I'm studying in Saint Johns College in Camb... | Jobyna sits near Orrin and they talk about their purposes of going to London. |
train_6762 | Guenna: Good morning. Can I help you?
Addie: Yes, please. I'd like some eggs.
Guenna: Eggs? OK. How many, please?
Addie: 12, please.
Guenna: Here you are. Anything else?
Addie: Yes, do you have any green tea here?
Guenna: Yes, how much do you want?
Addie: Could I have half a kilo?
Guenna: Certainly. Here you are.
Addie... | Addie buys 12 eggs and half a kilo of green tea from Guenna for 14 yuan. |
train_6763 | Jill Ann Ben Smith: Today we are visiting Woodhill Shelter, the most unusual animal shelter in Britain.
Kriste: He does not house wild animals rescued from zoos or sea creatures for motion parks.
Jill Ann Ben Smith: What it does have is a lot of lucky and happy cows pigs goats sheep and chickens rescued from becoming y... | Jill Ann Ben Smith and Kriste are introducing Woodhill Shelter, which is Britain's most unusual animal shelter. |
train_6764 | Katie: OK, I think we have 2 choices of where we can spend our vacation. The first place is a little house. It's located on a fruit farm. But it says there is no air conditioner.
Elfrida: That's OK. It's on the rainy side of the island. It's cooler there.
Katie: You're probably right. But there is no washing machine or... | Katie and Elfrida have two choices of where to spend their vacation. Finally, Elfrida chooses the second option because it has everything compared with the first place. |
train_6765 | Selia: I think the car we saw yesterday would be a good deal. What do you think?
Reginauld: Yes, but I think you should ask someone to take a look at it just to be sure.
Selia: My friend Jack knows cars and he helped me do the check this morning.
Reginauld: It was smart of you to think ahead. Have you and the salesman ... | Selia and Reginauld think the car is a good deal. Selia's friend Jack helped to check it and the salesman agreed on a discount. Reginauld'll go with Selia to pay. |
train_6766 | Oralla: These goods can be broken very easily, so we would be thankful if you would be sure to use durable packing materials.
Aguinaldo: That will be no problem. We never use any kind of inferior packaging. Your goods will be safe.
Oralla: Good. Can we ask you to put a country of origin mark on each container?
Aguinald... | Oralla asks for durable packing materials and requests Aguinaldo to put origin marks and quality marks on each container. Aguinaldo agrees. |
train_6767 | Hazel: This house is not looking all that great from here
Kelcy: You can ' t really tell everything about a house from the outside. Let ' s go inside.
Hazel: I don ' t think that it is looking any better inside here.
Kelcy: I think that fresh paint and cleaning would help it look a little better.
Hazel: It is just too ... | Hazel doesn't think the house is great since it's too dark and it doesn't have any storage space. Hazel and Kelcy will go to another house. |
train_6768 | Darian: Could you please help me to check out the book?
Waiter: Sure, what's the author's name, please.
Darian: I can't remember that clearly. It probably be Charles...
Waiter: Charles Dickens?
Darian: No, no, no. I'm not interested in literature.
Waiter: OK, do you know the title of the book?
Darian: Oh, sorry. I'm al... | Waiter's helping Darian check out a biography which Darian cannot remember the title and the author. |
train_6769 | Adelle: Hi. Have you got a personal computer?
Gracia: Certainly. What's the matter?
Adelle: I wonder if you often trade with others on the internet.
Gracia: Sure. I often buy things or do business through it without going out to the physical stores.
Adelle: Great! It's just like viewless stores. But how can you shop or... | Gracia often trades online and teaches Adelle how to do it. Adelle feels interested and will get a computer at once. |
train_6770 | Shawna: Hi, still in the office? It's already 7.
Syd: I would like to go but I have to finish a very important presentation. Our boss needs it for tomorrow's morning meeting and I was given the complete information only late this afternoon.
Shawna: Sounds like our boss. Typically him always late with important informat... | Syd's working overtime to finish a presentation. Shawna offers to double-check the name list. |
train_6771 | Viv: Hello, can I help you?
Casey: Yes. I'm looking for something to wear to a formal party.
Viv: What dress size do you wear?
Casey: Medium, a woman's size 10 or 12.
Viv: 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 it?
Casey: Yes.
Viv:... | Casey's looking for a dress for a formal party. Viv recommends one and Casey'll take it. |
train_6772 | Carie: You seemed to be fed up with Mary.
Jan: Yeah. I get sick of her. She always bends my ear about what she thinks.
Carie: She is a barking dog. But she means well.
Jan: But I don't like anyone who would drive me crazy by telling me what to do.
Carie: You are unfair to her. She is a very nice girl. | Jan gets sick of Mary because she always tells Jan what to do. Carie thinks Jan's being unfair to Mary. |
train_6773 | Dix: My son is alway complaining that I dump on him. He was very rude and told me to mind my own business. I cannot put up with that.
John: What does his dad say?
Dix: John is a peacemaker. He simply doesn't bother. He says he should give him a free hand. | Dix can't stand her rude son but her husband doesn't bother. |
train_6774 | Jannelle: Let's go to the cinema tonight, shall we?
Roselyn: Good idea. Is there a good movie on?
Jannelle: What about'Farewell My Concubine'? I've been wanting to see it for a long time.
Roselyn: All right. But it'll be difficult to buy tickets I suppose.
Jannelle: My brother has offered me two tickets for this evenin... | Jannelle invites Roselyn to go to the cinema since Jannelle's brother has got two tickets. |
train_6775 | Lucas: Hi, I'm Lucas, I just moved in next door.
Barbara: Oh, hi Lucas, come on in. I'm Barbara. Nice to meet you.
Lucas: Nice to meet you too.
Barbara: Would you like something to drink? I've got tea and some grape juice.
Lucas: Thanks. Some tea would be nice. Chinese tea is great. I really like your tea set. Where di... | Lucas who just moved in next door comes to visit Barbara. Barbara treats Lucas with tea and tells him about the neighborhood. Lucas wants to start exercising so Barabar invites Lucas to the gym together this afternoon. |
train_6776 | Kiley: Don't you ever cheat on me.
Andi: Why would I do that?
Kiley: Because men like to cheat.
Andi: Some men do, but not me.
Kiley: I'm watching you.
Andi: I'm an open book. Watch me all you want.
Kiley: If I catch you, you'll be sorry.
Andi: You won't catch me, because I love you. I'm not a cheater.
Kiley: I will po... | Kiley asks Andi to never cheat on her. Andi assures Kiley of his loyalty over and over again. |
train_6777 | Whitney: May I help you?
Robbyn: I would like to return this book.
Whitney: May I do anything else for you?
Robbyn: I would also like to check out this magazine.
Whitney: I can't let you do that.
Robbyn: Why is that?
Whitney: Our policy doesn't allow anyone to check out the magazines.
Robbyn: What things am I allowed t... | Robbyn wants to check out a magazine. Whitney refuses because it's against the policy. |
train_6778 | Royce: How are you feeling, John?
John: Oh, not too bad, but I've got to stay in bed.
Royce: Do more exercises after you are healthy.
John: Ok, I will. You have said that many times.
Royce: Are you hungry? Do you want me to buy something for you to eat?
John: No, there's no need. Thank you all the same. | John has to stay in bed. Royce suggests exercising more, which has been said many times. |
train_6779 | Taylor: Sorry! Excuse me! I got your message.
Prasad: Taylor? Taylor! Is this a joke? Is it really you? But. . . but. . . everyone said you were dead!
Taylor: That's OK. Just let it out. I'm OK! I was out of town with. . . Femi.
Prasad: Oh, Taylor! I'm so. . . so happy. But then. . . who's that?
Taylor: Taylor Smith. B... | Prasad's astonished to get Taylor's message who's thought to be dead. Taylor tells Prasad the man lying there is not him and he was actually out of town with Femi. |
train_6780 | Phedra: Have you heard Jenny divorced her French husband?
Jenny: Oh, really? No wonder that she looks quite depressed recently.
Phedra: Yes. They used to be joined at the hip.
Jenny: I heard they were just married for half a year.
Phedra: That's true. She said they often argued over nickel-and-dime things.
Jenny: Yeah.... | Phedra tells Jenny Jenny divorced her French husband, then they talk about mixed marriage. |
train_6781 | Connie: I'm afraid it's a bad news for you. There are some problems in your supervised goods.
Arden: Oh, no! How did this happen. Are you sure?
Connie: I overheard this information when I passed Arden's office. We got some complaints from consumers yesterday. I am terribly sorry for that.
Arden: My God! I actually chec... | Connie overheard that Arden has received some complaints from customers yesterday, so Arden gets anxious. Connie suggests asking Arden to check whether it's true or not. |
train_6782 | Harvie: how was your day?
Stace: let's start with you. How was yours?
Harvie: it was really busy. I had to work straight through my lunch break.
Stace: did you get to leave early then?
Harvie: my boss told me that I could either go home early or take a long lunch break another day, so I decided to wait and take a long ... | Harvie tells Stace about Harvie's busy day. Stace tells Harvie Stace got sacked today for being late and complains about Stace's boss who's picky about punctuation. |
train_6783 | Nonnah: Why do you want to be a teacher?
Sylvan: It's a job I've been dreaming of since I was very little. I firmly believe that teaching is one of the most honorable jobs in the world.
Nonnah: In what department do you wish to work if we hire you?
Sylvan: I want to work in the English Department, as I am an English ma... | Sylvan tells Nonnah Sylvan has always dreamed to be a teacher and wants to work in the English department. |
train_6784 | Kameko: Is there anything I can do for you?
Tessa: Yes, I'd like to buy a color TV.
Kameko: We carry products from three large manufacturers and some imported ones, too. Do you have a specific model in mind?
Tessa: No. Which one do you recommend?
Kameko: This one from Sony gives a very sharp picture.
Tessa: Thank you, ... | Kameko's assisting Tessa in choosing a color TV. |
train_6785 | Igor: Peter, I hope you will accept my quotation for the air freshener.
Peter: I wish I could place a monthly order for a minimum of 50 cases, introducing your goods to my customers, but your price, $ 100 for a case, is too high in this highly competitive market.
Igor: I have cut the price the minimum. You know our fre... | Peter thinks Igor's air fresheners are too expensive as customers here only want medium-priced air fresheners, but Igor tells Peter Igor has already offered him the lowest price. Peter finally declines the offer. |
train_6786 | Marni: Mr. Brown! How nice to see you, can I help?
Mr. Brown: I'm not exactly sure if it's your department, but I'd like to ask some questions about qualifying for Comprehensive Credit Granting.
Marni: I see. You are one of my favourite customers, Mr. Brown. I'm more than happy to help. For Comprehensive Credit Grantin... | Mr. Brown is answering Mr. Brown's questions about qualifying for Comprehensive Credit Granting. Mr. Brown'll be on Monday morning with all the relevant data. |
train_6787 | Kristyn: Good morning! May I help you?
Robert: Yes. My wife and I are interested in renting a house for the summer.
Kristyn: Do you want a furnished house or an unfurnished one?
Robert: Furnished.
Kristyn: Very well. How long do you want the house? All summer?
Robert: No, not all summer. Just for six weeks.
Kristyn: I'... | Robert wants to rent a furnished house for six weeks but Kristyn can only rent it for two months. Robert finally accepts. |
train_6788 | Mrs. Wang: Mr. Brown, I'd like to talk with you about something that is getting to be a problem. I'd like, if possible, to see it settled at this meeting.
Mr. Brown: What is it, Mrs. Wang?
Mrs. Wang: It's about the quality of 300 cartons of dried mushrooms. They reached us two weeks ago, and were immediately examined a... | Mrs.Wang tells Mr. Brown 20% of the dried mushrooms offered by him were moldy and some of them were even worm-eaten. Wang's surveyor says it's because some of the mushrooms were not dried enough before packing, so Wang wants Brown to compensate for the loss, while Brown refuses since Wang bought the goods F. O. B. Hous... |
train_6789 | Jodie: What are you doing this weekend?
Rhett: I'm going to the movies with a friend. How about you?
Jodie: I'm not sure yet.
Rhett: Well, did you want to go see a movie with me?
Jodie: What movie are you going to see?
Rhett: I'm not sure yet. Is there something you want to see?
Jodie: There's nothing I can think of.
R... | Rhett'll watch a movie and invites Jodie to come but Jodie refuses. |
train_6790 | Keith: So, did you go out with Richard?
Tracy: Yeah. We went to a movie last Saturday. We saw Police Partners II.
Keith: Did you like it?
Tracy: Richard did, but I didn't. Of course, I told him I liked it.
Keith: Yeah. So did you do anything else?
Tracy: Well, we went to a dance club.
Keith: Did you have fun there?
Tra... | Tracy tells Keith about Tracy and Richard's dating last Saturday. |
train_6791 | Alastair: Hey, Mr. Brown. How are you? Look at that smile on your face!
Mr. Brown: Recently it's been pretty good, actually.
Alastair: That's what we like to hear, a profitable business.
Mr. Brown: Well, yes. Thanks, there's no trouble at the moment.
Alastair: So, what can I do for you today? Are you needing to withdra... | Alastair greets Mr. Brown and helps him with a Deposit Certification. |
train_6792 | Preston: I can promise you that, if you buy our product, you will be getting quality.
Karrie: I'Ve looked at your units, and I am very happy with them. Your goods are all far above standard quality.
Preston: We spend a lot of money to make sure that our quality is much better. We don't sacrifice quality for quick profi... | Preston assures Karrie of the good quality of Preston's products. Karrie's interested in placing an order under negotiation and requests to see Preston's surveyor's report. |
train_6793 | Jeremy: I'm going to quit this job. It's way too stressful.
Jerold: I've noticed you've been working overtime a lot.
Jeremy: Yeah, I'm in the office till 10 every night. I can't take it anymore. The pay just isn't worth it. | Jeremy wants to quit the job because of a low salary. |
train_6794 | Janice: Janice, do you still remember how our filing system works?
Aloisia: Yes, I have read the Filling Instruction carefully, since you showed me it last week.
Janice: Very good. What is the essence of filing, do you know?
Aloisia: The essence of filing I remember is to bring together in a single folder or file all p... | Janice's giving Janice an oral quiz about how their filing system works and Janice answers the questions correctly. |
train_6795 | Standford: What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Robina: I have just left school, but I am well acquainted with office work.
Standford: Why are you qualified for this position?
Robina: Since leaving school, I have attended typewriting and shorthand classes, and have now attained a speed of fifty and ninety works resp... | Standford tells Robina about Standford's strengths and weaknesses, Standford's qualifications for the position, promising contribution, and job-related skills. |
train_6796 | Bill: Hey, Bill. I hear they're going to send you to Germany for the new project.
Stu: Boy, news travels fast around here! I only got the orders a couple of hours ago. Rachel doesn't even know...
Bill: Oh, no? So, what are you waiting for? When do you plan to tell her?
Stu: Well, she is at work at the moment. She doesn... | Bill hasn't told his wife Rachel he'll be sent to Germany for a new project. Bill was posted there before and tells Bill about how Bill feels about living there. Bill hopes to move the family out there. |
train_6797 | Jenny: Excuse me, Dr. Tyler, your secretary said I should come right in.
Dr. Tyler: Please do, Jenny. How can I help you?
Jenny: I need to get your signature on my schedule card here, on the line above advisor's approval.
Dr. Tyler: Sure, but let's look at it over together first. How many courses do you have here?
Jenn... | Jenny'll take six courses and she needs Mr. Tyler's signature on the schedule card. Tyler's worried that six courses will be difficult to handle but Jenny thinks she can manage. Tyler asks Jenny to meet him again after the first week. |
train_6798 | Orin: Are you sure you can manage without your bike this afternoon, Amy?
Amy: I have a computer exam tomorrow morning, so I have to sit down and do some preparations. In fact, you can also use it tomorrow morning ff you want to. | Amy has to prepare for the exam so Orin can use her bike. |
train_6799 | Joslyn: I hear that the Edwards are thinking of buying another house.
Lilli: Should they be doing that with all the other expenses they have to pay? Anyhow, they are over 70 now, their present house is not too bad. | Joslyn hears the Edwards plan to buy another house. Lilli thinks it's unnecessary. |
train_6800 | Nanci: Well, what's on?
Nanci: Well, hmm. There is a reality show on at 7:00 on channel 5.
Ayn: Nah, you know I don't like reality shows. I mean, they usually show people doing crazy things like, you know, eating live fish or swimming in a pool full of snakes. I don't get into that.
Nanci: Okay. Well, how about watchin... | Nanci and Ayn are watching TV. Nanci offers many choices but Nanci isn't interested in all these shows and wants to go to bed. Nanci finally suggests a basketball game and Ayn decides to stay and watch. |
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