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train_6801 | Denna: Why are you reading the classifieds? What do you need?
Swen: I'm looking for a bookcase, but I don't want to buy a new one.
Denna: Are you having any luck?
Swen: Not really. There aren't any used bookcases listed. But there are a few rummage sales on Saturday. I think I'll go to them.
Denna: Do you mind if I... | Swen's looking for a bookcase and will go to rummage sales. Denna wants to go with Swen. |
train_6802 | Kym: Hey, Jordan, is that you? Long time no see!
Jordan: Oh, hey, no kidding! I haven't seen you since orientation three months ago! So how've you been? Settling into college life OK?
Kym: Yeah, I think so! I pledged Phi Iota Alpha, so I'm living at the frat house now.
Jordan: Oh, so you're a frat boy now, huh?
Kym... | Kym runs into Jordan whom Kym hasn't seen for three months and they greet each other. Kym tells Jordan Kym's a frat boy now while Jordan's still living at home and commuting to school. Jordan will choose pre-med as his major but Kym hasn't decided yet. |
train_6803 | Dedra: What a lovely day, isn't it?
Stu: Yes, it's nice and bright.
Dedra: I hope it stays like this.
Stu: I hope so too.
Dedra: Is the weather usually like this here?
Stu: It's usually a bit hotter than today.
Dedra: What's the weather like in winter?
Stu: It's pretty cold and it often snows.
Dedra: I wonder w... | Dedra and Stu appreciate the lovely weather. Stu tells Dedra about the weather here and Dedra tells Stu about the weather in Dedra's hometown. They'll hear the weather report later. |
train_6804 | Hyatt: Can I help you?
Ma: Yes, I need to buy a computer for this semester. I was told it is cheaper to buy computers here.
Hyatt: Well, you heard right. You can get an excellent deal on a new computer here. We have great discounts for students.
Ma: I don't know much about computers. But I know I want a desktop comp... | Ma wants a computer. Hyatt recommends a Macintosh and offers great discounts for students, but Ma wants a PC. Hyatt tells Ma most of the students and professors in American universities use Apple and Chinese is no problem for Apple. Hyatt will ask Hyatt's friends for advice and may come back later. |
train_6805 | Natassia: Your goofy personality, your fatal curiosity. . . you've always reminded me of Curious George.
Marlowe: Well, thanks a lot! I bet I can guess your zodiac sign, too!
Natassia: Go ahead! !
Marlowe: I bet you're a snake!
Natassia: How'd you guess?
Marlowe: Well, you're sneaky, conniving, cold blooded. . . | Marlowe guesses Natassia's zodiac sign is a snake because Natassia is sneaky, conniving, and cold-blooded. |
train_6806 | Rowland: Here's some dancing. See those guys stomping, clapping and shouting? They're practicing step-dancing.
Wen: It sounds cool. The rhythms look really difficult.
Rowland: They basically turn their bodies into drums. There's a national step competition every year.
Wen: Well, black people are supposed to be great... | Rowland and Wen see some people practising dancing. Wen thinks black people are good at dancing but Rowland says it's a stereotype. |
train_6807 | Tin Lizzy Inn: Welcome to Tin Lizzy Inn. May I help you, sir?
Black: Yes, I have a reservation with you.
Tin Lizzy Inn: Thank you, sir. May I have your family name, please?
Black: Black.
Tin Lizzy Inn: Could you fill out the registration card please? Your reservation is for a twin room for 2 nights, isn't it?
Black: Ye... | Black has a reservation and Tin Lizzy Inn helps Black check in. |
train_6808 | Case: Are you busy this week?
Stig: Yes. This morning I need to write a business report and this afternoon at 1:30, I'll discuss the report with the general manager.
Case: What's your schedule for tomorrow?
Stig: I'm attending the sales meeting at 9 o'clock and in the afternoon at 3:00, I'm seeing Mr. .Black, the marke... | Case tells Stig about Case's busy work schedule this week. |
train_6809 | Allen: Oh, look at the sky, Marie. It's starting to get cloudy.
Marie: I thought it was going to be a fine day today. I hope it doesn't rain.
Allen: We can't have our picnic without some good sunshine for all the eating and games and entertainment.
Marie: Yeah, but not too much sunshine, Allen. Don't you remember last ... | Allen thinks a good picnic needs sunshine but Marie doesn't want too much because people won't participate in activities if it's too hot. |
train_6810 | Iris: Hey, dad, I have just been given this project at school. Do you think you can help me out?
Kenyon: Sure, what's this project about?
Iris: Well, I should interview someone that I admire about their jobs.
Kenyon: Well, I am an expert when it comes to my job. Accounting is a respectable job and one that I am always ... | Iris has a project about interviewing someone that Iris admires about their jobs. Iris wants Iris's dad to talk to his diving friend, Mr. Chung. |
train_6811 | GAIL: Hey Julie haven't seen you for a while? How is everything?
Julie: Hi GAIL, fine thank you.
GAIL: Why don't you travel together with us to work? As you know, Kathy will leave our company next month for further education, so we've got a spare seat in my car.
Julie: Thanks GAIL, but I found a suitable ride partner: ... | Gail invites Julie to travel to work together but Julie will share a ride with Mrs. Gomez whom Gail used to work with. |
train_6812 | Lorilee: I just received a beautiful Mother's Day gift from our son.
Lorine: What did he give you this year?
Lorilee: He drew a picture and wrote I love you on it, it was really moving. It's hard to believe he's already 9 years old now. Do you want to have a look at the picture?
Lorine: Oh yes, please.
Lorilee: Here, i... | Lorilee and Lorine's son drew a moving picture for Lorilee. They think he's talented in drawing and want to send him to drawing class. |
train_6813 | Jack: Hi Grandma, it's so good to see you again.
Grandma: Nice to see you Jack.
Jack: We haven't seen each other for half a year.
Grandma: You are much taller now. Here's your gift.
Jack: Thanks, grandma. May I open and have a look at it?
Grandma: Sure, I hope you like it.
Jack: A racing car right? Oh, Grandma. You are... | Grandma gives Jack a racing car as a gift. They talk about Grandma's flight and then go home. |
train_6814 | Mister Smith: Good morning. May I speak to Mister Smith, please?
Roy: Speaking.
Mister Smith: This is the front desk. I'm afraid that the heating in your room needs repairing, we would like to request you to change your room. We're terribly sorry for the inconvenience.
Roy: Ok, but I'm going out in about half an hour.
... | Mister Smith requests Mister Smith to change his room as the heating needs repairing. Mister Smith can pick up the new room key from the front desk when he returns. |
train_6815 | Cindy: Mr. Johnson ' s office. Cindy speaking.
Michael Kurt: Hi, Cindy. It ' s Michael Kurt. Is Mr. Johnson in?
Cindy: No, I ' m sorry, Mr. Kurt. He ' s stepped out for a bit. Would you like me to have him call you?
Michael Kurt: Yeah, that ' ll be great. I ' m on extension 4283. | Cindy will have Mr. Johnson call Michael Kurt when he's back. |
train_6816 | Anne: I saw a vacancy board outside for assistant. Has the vacancy been filled?
Patrik: Not yet. But do you have any experience as an assistant?
Anne: Yes. I have a lot of experience in that. I have worked for the sales company as an assistant since finishing my university.
Patrik: OK. It sounds fine. | Anne applies for the assistant and tells Patrik Anne's experience. |
train_6817 | Gershom: I'd like to extend my visa for another two years.
Betsey: Are you on a tourist visa or a student visa?
Gershom: Student visa.
Betsey: What is the reason for extension?
Gershom: I'll go into a practical training as soon as I receive my Master ' s degree from the University of Pennsylvania early next month.
Bets... | Gershom needs to extend the student visa, and Betsey asks for some documents. |
train_6818 | Sammy: Excuse me, miss. I'm a transit passenger for Flight No. 207. Can you tell me where to go?
Becki: Let me see. Your plane leaves from Gate 12. You should go to Gate 12 to board your plane
Sammy: Where's Gate 12?
Becki: Take the escalator over there and turn left, you'll see the sign.
Sammy: Thank you very much. | Becki tells Sammy to go to Gate 12 to board the plane. |
train_6819 | Axel: This is a very spacious apartment. It's forty pings, including the parking space. That's about one thousand four hundred square feet.
Heath: Wow. It's just the two of us. I don't know if we need that much room.
Axel: You never know when two might turn into three.
Heath: I guess you're right. And we'd like to have... | Heath thinks they don't need much room. Axel reminds Heath they might have the baby someday. |
train_6820 | Roderigo: Hello, Anna. Come in and sit down.
Anna: Hello, doctor.
Roderigo: What's the matter?
Anna: I've got a backache.
Roderigo: Do you often suffer from backache?
Anna: No, I don't. I've never had a bad one before.
Roderigo: When did it start?
Anna: About four days ago.
Roderigo: Well, go home and rest in bed for t... | Anna sees the doctor because of the painful backache, and the doctor gives her some pills. |
train_6821 | Tommie: which countries have you been to?
Jessey: I'Ve been to most of the countries in Europe, several countries in asia, china, Japan, korea, and Thailand, and to the united states and Canada.
Tommie: I thought you had been to Australia too.
Jessey: no, but I'm planning on visiting Australia and New Zealand soon. I'V... | Jessey has been to many countries and plans to visit Australia and New Zealand. Tommie thinks Norway's beautiful, and Jessey may go and do some winter sports there. |
train_6822 | Rick Fields: Hello everyone! I'm Rick Fields, and here with me is Bob Copeland.
Bob Copeland: Howdy folks, and welcome to today's game! You know, Rick, today is a key game between Russia and Canada. As you know, the winner will move on to the finals.
Rick Fields: That's right, and it looks like we're just about ready t... | Rick Fields and Bob Copeland are giving running commentary for the puck game between Russia and Canada. They're both excited about the scores gained by Pavel Bure. |
train_6823 | Radcliffe: Daniel, would you like to have a look at my dorm?
Daniel: Of course, I'd like to.
Radcliffe: It is a small room, just for 4 people.
Daniel: What is in it?
Radcliffe: It only has 4 beds and 4 writing desks, but it is spacious and bright.
Daniel: Do you get along with your roommates?
Radcliffe: Of course. They... | Radcliffe shows Daniel around his dorm and describes its construction. Radcliffe proposes to help Radcliffe's roommates clean the room. |
train_6824 | Emmey: I tried to ask the bank teller why it changed, but she didn't speak English well enough. So I decided to go to the magazine shop. The one around the corner. And I bought an American newspaper.
Kirk: What happened?
Emmey: It seems that yesterday the Mexican government declared wouldn't pay back the loans it got f... | Emmey read from the newspaper that the Mexican government declared a default on the loans, and the currency value went way down accordingly. Since Mexican pesos have been devalued, Kirk suggests staying in the most expensive hotel tonight. |
train_6825 | Gwendolin: Hello, Kith, can you and Alice come around this evening? We prefer your coming.
Kith: I think we would be able to make it. What time shall we come?
Gwendolin: About 7 o'clock.
Kith: Shall we bring any thing? Some wine?
Gwendolin: No, not really. Just bring yourselves. We would like to your presence. | Gwendolin invites Kith and Alice to come around tonight. |
train_6826 | Corissa: Has your family lived here for long?
Luci: Five and a half years. We moved here on the first of November.
Corissa: You have a fantastic view.
Luci: Yes. I love living here.
Corissa: Look! You can see the village way down in the valley.
Luci: Yes. It's a lovely view. | Luci lives here and enjoys a good view. |
train_6827 | Rosalie: Gino, do you really need to go?
Gino: Yeah, it's must for me.
Rosalie: But don't forget to give me a ring.
Gino: I won't, mom.
Rosalie: Take care of yourself.
Gino: I will. Bye, mom.
Rosalie: Bye, my boy. | Gino must go and promises to call Gino. |
train_6828 | Johannes: Mr. : For tomorrow, read pages 12 to 20. Then do exercises one through ten on page 21.
Sosanna: Do we have to type out our homework?
Johannes: Mr. : No. You only do that when you write reports.
Sosanna: Is there anything else?
Johannes: Mr. : For those of you who don't have a calculator, get one.
Sosanna: We ... | Johannes asks students to do exercises, get a calculator, and prepare for tomorrow's quiz. |
train_6829 | Emmy: What do you base our grades on?
Dianne: All of your coursework is important, including everything from attendance and homework to all of your test results for the semester.
Emmy: Does the final count the most?
Dianne: All of it is important ; please just do your best at all times.
Emmy: How do you total our score... | Dianne tells Emmy the grade bases on coursework and explains the percentage of each session. Dianne only allows unexcused absences. |
train_6830 | Alex: And so, that concludes my outline for our marketing strategy next year. Thank you very much for your time.
Kristin: Hey, that was quite the presentation! Honestly, I was completely blown away by your strategy outline. I've gotta say, Alex, you really wowed me today.
Alex: Aw, come on, it was nothing. I'm just doi... | Kristin praises Alex on the strategy outline of the presentation and appreciates that he took Kristin's advice about pricing strategies. Alex also mentions Kristin's help on his Powerpoint. |
train_6831 | Lemar: I would like to talk to you, if you have time.
Jerold: What's going on?
Lemar: I want to discuss some things about my lease.
Jerold: What aren't you too sure about?
Lemar: Can you tell me when my lease is up?
Jerold: Your lease is for three years.
Lemar: If I ever decide to leave before the three years, will the... | Jerold tells Lemar the lease keeps three years, and Lemar won't receive the deductible if breaking the contract. |
train_6832 | Steven: Steven, what are you thinking about?
Merrill: Oh, you know, tomorrow is Vicky's birthday. I am thinking what gift to give her.
Steven: That's easy. A girl at her age must like beautiful ornaments. How about a hair pin?
Merrill: It's a bad idea. Vicky has short hair.
Steven: Well, what about a brooch?
Merrill: O... | Steven's thinking about what birthday gift to give Vicky. Steven recommends some and finally suggests asking Vicky. |
train_6833 | Virge: May I help you?
Delmar: Yes, can I cash my traveler's check here?
Virge: Of course, we'd be happy to cash it for you.
Delmar: What's the cashing rate?
Virge: Well, it's listed on the electronic board on the left. We cash it at present traveler's check buying rate.
Delmar: Oh, I see. How much it the service charg... | Delmar needs to cash the traveler's check. Virge tells Delmar the cashing rate and the service charge. Virge forgets the passport and will come again this afternoon. |
train_6834 | Hendrick: What do you think are the main causes of war today?
Lucien: I'd say the main reason is poverty. Countries and their people get frustrated because they have so little. If their neighbors have some resources, they try to steal them by military force.
Hendrick: It seems that a lot of wars nowadays are really civ... | Lucien thinks the main cause of the war now is poverty. Lucien argues that war is hard to end, and it's hard for countries to share the resources. Hendrick thinks cutting off the financial support may help. |
train_6835 | Susanna: Did you feed the puppies today?
Kare: Yes, I have.
Susanna: That's good! Just make sure to bathe them later.
Kare: No problem. I can do that for you.
Susanna: Thank you! You know they have to go to the vet on Saturday?
Kare: I know. What time do they go?
Susanna: Their appointment is at eleven o'clock in the m... | Kare has fed the puppies and will take them to bathe and the vet. |
train_6836 | Berkley: What'll it be today, sir?
Theodore: Fill it up. Super Unleaded.
Berkley: Shall we check your oil and tires?
Theodore: I just checked the oil myself, but you can check the tires.
Berkley: ( The attendants fill the tank, clean the windscreen, and add some air to the tires. ) All right, sir, that'll be $ 26. 50.
... | Theodore lets Berkley fill the car up and check the tires. |
train_6837 | Lynette: Here we are on the train.
Edin: Yes, we are travelling at rush hours. It could be very crowded in the morning and after 6 o'clock in the afternoon.
Lynette: I hear many people have cars.
Edin: Yes, almost all the families have their own cars.
Lynette: Why don't they drive? Isn't a car more convenient than the ... | Lynette wonders why people don't drive cars. Edin explains the difficulty of finding parking lots, and it's expensive. |
train_6838 | Bill: Bill, where are we going to stay tonight?
Jillana: What about a motel?
Bill: What's that?
Jillana: It's a hotel but cheaper and offers free parking.
Bill: Well, that sounds good, I have never lived in a motel.
Jillana: Then let's stay in a motel. I am sure you will like it. | Bill suggests living in the motel and explains the motel. |
train_6839 | Harwell: Excuse me? Can you do me a favor, please?
Kenna: It's my pleasure, what can I do for you?
Harwell: I'm from England and I'm trying to make a travel plan for today.
Kenna: What brings you here?
Harwell: I'm a flight attendant and I'm here on vacation.
Kenna: Where are you staying?
Harwell: I live in the Holiday... | Harwell is making a travel plan. Kenna asks Harwell's accommodation and tells Harwell Kenna sells town maps. |
train_6840 | Alic: Thank you so much for interviewing me this evening.
Darth: Happy to meet with you. Now, do you prefer group projects?
Alic: I like to work alone on some things and then bring those things to the group.
Darth: Do you value a steady job more or one that offers a chance to move ahead?
Alic: I want to grow in my job ... | Darth is interviewing Alic. Alic prefers to work alone and stay in the area. Alic needs to make 75, 000 per year. |
train_6841 | Iris: Good afternoon. It's a pleasure to see you again! What can we do for you today?
Matthias: I've come in to give you the documents under the L / C we opened, the new one. This lot are from Singapore, a new customer.
Iris: Have you had a chance to go through them yet?
Matthias: Yes, with a fine toothed comb, as usua... | Matthias gives Iris the documents and says the description of the items is different from expectation due to translation. |
train_6842 | Josi: Hi, Madam, I'm new here, could you tell me where is boarding gate?
Madam: What's your flight number?
Josi: Wait a second, please. Oh, it's CA193.
Madam: Are you a transfer passenger, sir?
Josi: Yes.
Madam: Then the north line is the right track for you to take.
Josi: It's so nice of you. | Madam tells Josi where the boarding gate for transfer passenger is. |
train_6843 | Clark: Welcome to IBA. What can I do for you today?
Suzie: I'd like to pay some money in using my card, please.
Clark: No problem. Could you let me have your card and the money to be deposited?
Suzie: Here it is. I usually use the machine, but there seems to be such a long queue at the moment.
Clark: Yes, it's the same... | Suzie can't stand queuing, so Suzie asks Clark to help deposit 1, 000 RIB. Suzie asks Suzie to enter the passcode and says the money will be shown in Clark's account right away. |
train_6844 | Julissa: A famous Russian ballet is coming to town next weekend. But I can't find a ticket anywhere.
Wynnie: Don't be upset. My sister just happened to have one and she can't go since she has got some sort of conflict in her schedule. | Julissa can't find the ticket, but Wynnie's sister has one. |
train_6845 | Collins: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?
Donald Francis: I want to make an inquiry about leaving my car with you. You see, I am going abroad and I don't want to take the car. But I will need it when I get back.
Collins: I see, sir. Well, we can offer you full parking service for as long as you wish.
Donald Francis: ... | Donald Francis asks Collins about their parking service. Collins explains the fifteen days' parking service, and it costs 25. Donald Francis then gives Collins his name, car type, and color. Collins reminds him to check the car in at least ten minutes beforehand. |
train_6846 | Mariquilla: I heard you took Jenny to a dentist yesterday. What was wrong with her?
Yvette: She needs fillings because there was something wrong with her teeth. I really shouldn't have given her so much candy.
Mariquilla: How often did you give her candy?
Yvette: I gave her candy on a daily basis.
Mariquilla: You make ... | Yvette took Jenny to a dentist because she had teeth problems and was given too many candies. Mariquilla says Mariquilla gives Jim one candy on a weekly basis. Yvette will give Jenny less candy. |
train_6847 | Sayres: How can I help you, Ms. Johnson?
Ms. Johnson: Mmm... First, I'd like to order thirty coats, order number P25J5.
Sayres: OK, order number P25J5, coats, thirty.
Ms. Johnson: How much are they?
Sayres: Forty-five dollars each.
Ms. Johnson: OK. And gloves, order number P28D5. How much are they?
Sayres: Five dollars... | Ms. Johnson orders thirty coats, fifty pairs of gloves, and twenty-five pairs of shoes. Sayres tells him the prices. |
train_6848 | Jacquetta: Hey! You've got a new television.
Dabney: Yeah! It was sent here yesterday. What do you think of it?
Jacquetta: It's huge. It almost takes up the entire side of the room.
Dabney: I know. But you don't think it's too big, do you?
Jacquetta: I didn't say that. I mean, if you enjoy it, why not? What happened to... | Dabney got a new television yesterday because the old one stopped working. It costs Dabney 1200 dollars, and Jacquetta thinks Dabney should return it because it's too expensive. |
train_6849 | Vikki: When I got home last night I found a letter from the school I used to study in. The students there want me to go back and talk to them.
Noelle: Oh, really? And are you going?
Vikki: I don't know. I used to hate school, so I don't feel like going back.
Noelle: But it's different now.
Vikki: Yes, I know. But it's ... | The school Vikki used to study in invites Vikki to hold a talk. Vikki doesn't feel like going back, but Noelle suggests Vikki go. |
train_6850 | Jesselyn: Have you been to exhibitions in your spare time?
Meira: Yes, a lot of times. I like exhibitions-exhibitions about famous people: dancers, actors, you know?
Jesselyn: Mm, and what about a folk concert? Have you ever been to one of them?
Meira: No. I don't like folk music very much.
Jesselyn: What about the ope... | Meira has been to exhibitions, the concert of Madonna and the theater, but doesn't like folk music and opera. |
train_6851 | Donni: Can you tell me how to reach the bank please?
Theresa: Which bank? There are two, the Allied Irish Bank and the Bank of Ireland.
Donni: I have an AIB pass card and I want to withdraw money from the bank.
Theresa: You need to go to the Allied Irish Bank which is near the local shopping centre, Dunnes Stores.
... | Donni wants to withdraw money from the Bank. Theresa tells Donni to go to the Allied Irish Bank and describes the way to the bank in detail. Donni will be going northward, and Theresa gives Donni a rough sketch of the area. |
train_6852 | Nealon: Going to the cafeteria?
Wyatan: No, I am not eating there anymore. I have ordered my favorite food in the restaurant around the corner. The food served in the cafeteria is not my type. I am a total meat lover. But the cafeteria is doing its best to force me to be a vegetarian. They have been serving the Chines... | Nealon invites Wyatan to go to the cafeteria, but Wyatan has ordered Wyatan's favorite food in the restaurant. |
train_6853 | Myles: Hello? Is that Mark?
Mark: How are you? I haven't heard from you in ages.
Myles: I've been overseas, So have you been busy lately?
Mark: Pretty busy. So are you back for good?
Myles: Yes, I was just wondering when you'd have time to go fishing.
Mark: Well, I'm not working on the weekend, so we could grab so... | Myles calls Mark to invite him to go fishing, and Mark agrees. |
train_6854 | Benson Software: Hello, Benson Software, you're through to customer service.
Mike Williams: Hello, this is Mike Williams from Smiths retailers. I'm phoning about the CD players you sent last week. Emm, I'm afraid you don't seem to have sent us enough.
Benson Software: Oh, dear, I'm sorry about that. How many did you re... | Mike Williams calls Benson Software to explain he received 50 CDs but have ordered 150. Benson Software checks the order and will send the extra 100 to him. |
train_6855 | Jared: How can I help you, Ma'am?
Marla: I was hoping you could look at my car today. For the past few weeks, it has been making very strange noises.
Jared: What kinds of noises?
Marla: It sounds as if something is being damaged in the wheels. It only happens when I'm slowing down.
Jared: Whoa. It sounds like you need ... | Marla's car has been making strange noises. Jared advises her to change a new brake and asks her to leave the car here. However, Marla wants to drive downtown, but Jared suggests not. |
train_6856 | Margarete: I think this house will meet all of your needs, Mr. Jones.
Mr. Jones: Well, I don't particularly like the neighborhood.
Margarete: I understand your concern, Mr. Jones, but let's take a look inside.
Mr. Jones: OK, but I'm really concerned about the neighborhood.
Margarete: That's OK, Mr. Jones. We're not mar... | Mr. Jones's concerned about the neighborhood but agrees to take a look inside the house. Mr. Jones thinks it's a beautiful home but doesn't feel right. |
train_6857 | Daniel Robinson: Excuse me, madame. Could I have a few minutes of your time, please?
Elinor: Yes.
Daniel Robinson: I'm Daniel Robinson and I represent Kruzel Automaten's limited. You see, our company has produced a robot. It seems that you live alone. You might be interested in it.
Elinor: Can she help with my housewor... | Daniel Robinson recommends the robot produced by his company and introduces its functions. Elinor thinks it's nice but cannot afford it. |
train_6858 | Sansone: Good morning, sir. I'd like to ask you a few questions if I may.
Paulo: Well, I'm waiting to catch my flight. So I guess I can answer a few questions.
Sansone: Thank you, sir. First of all how often do you travel?
Paulo: I travel twice a month.
Sansone: Where are you flying to on this trip?
Paulo: I'm flying t... | Sansone asks Paulo a few questions about traveling, including the frequency, the destination of this trip and last trip, and the favorite thing about traveling. |
train_6859 | Royce: Doctor, is it easy to face death?
Doctor: Well it seems it's not so easy for me to tell you about death.
Royce: Tell me the facts please. I'm not afraid.
Doctor: OK. I guess you're on the way to see death.
Royce: I believe you're right. But I want to have a long life. Help me please.
Doctor: OK listen. It looks ... | Doctor desires for longevity. Royce advises Royce to donate money because Royce's worried too much about the safety of money. |
train_6860 | Aylmer: Mary, I know you love gardening and you started your gardening business a few years ago. I just wonder how a hobby became a business.
Mary: Well, I read an article about a woman who'd lost her job, she used her savings to start her own business. That made me think. My friends often told me I was a good gardener... | Mary was inspired by an article and started the gardening business by doing small jobs. She's getting on well now and gets new customers from people who have recommended her. |
train_6861 | Sybila: I need to book a flight online. Can you help me?
Kevyn: Sure. I use a website called Kayak.com. That compares the prices of many different airlines. They also have a cool quality where you can look at flights a few days before and a few days after your scheduled dates to find the best price.
Sybila: Oh, that qu... | Kevyn recommends the flight website which can compare prices of different airlines. Sybila wants a non-stop flight from New York with a fixed date for Sybila's aunt and uncle. |
train_6862 | Adelle: What's up? Are you still studying?
Joanna: Yeah, I'll be added all night.
Adelle: When's the big test?
Joanna: Not for 3 days but I have too many things to remember before then.
Adelle: You're taking this Spanish class so seriously. Don't you think you should lighten up a bit?
Joanna: I can't. Not only do I nee... | Joanna studies Spanish all night preparing for the test because Joanna needs good grades to apply for the special financial help from a nursing program. |
train_6863 | Celestyna: What are you looking for?
Alisa: I need something for work.
Celestyna: Look. You've got plenty of jeans and casual clothes. You need to dress formally for work. What about the blue dress?
Alisa: It's pretty, but look at the price.
Celestyna: Then, how about the brown one? It's much cheaper.
Alisa: I don't li... | Alisa needs something for work. Celestyna recommends the blue and brown dress, but Alisa prefers bright colors. |
train_6864 | Isadore: My lease ends next month, so I have to find a new place.
Johann: I feel sorry for you. It's a jungle out there.
Isadore: Do you know any places?
Johann: Well. I guess I can ask around to see if anyone's got a room or apartment available.
Isadore: Thank you. I think I should also have a look at the Internet to ... | Isadore has to find a new place to live with 1,000 yuan a month. Johann suggests Isadore check out university bulletin boards. |
train_6865 | Dwain: David, how is your interview?
David: I was nervous at that time. What about you?
Dwain: Just fine. I tried to answer every question raised by HR carefully. I found some answering skills are useful. These questions are different from exams.
David: We can have a rest now after this tough interview.
Dwain: Don't be... | David was nervous at the interview, while Dwain feels just fine. They decide to write a letter to the company to leave deep impression to HR. |
train_6866 | Ilka: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?
Noland: Good morning. I'd like to cash this check.
Ilka: Yes, sir. Can you show you identity?
Noland: What about the driving license?
Ilka: Don't you have any other identification?
Noland: I am sorry. I only have my driving license with me.
Ilka: Ok. Would you please sign your n... | Ilka helps Noland cash the check. Noland uses Noland's driving license and signs the name. |
train_6867 | Mary: Look, Mary! There are so many people over there!
Krista: Oh, I remember, there is a job fair in the personnel market.
Mary: I have never been to the personnel market.
Krista: Really? I have been there several times.
Mary: Are there many employers?
Krista: Yes. The personnel market is a place specially for job-hun... | Mary tells Mary there is a free job fair in the personnel market with many famous corporations. They will have a look. |
train_6868 | Paul: Have you heard of Paul?
Norina: No, what?
Paul: He's got a promotion.
Norina: You're kidding.
Paul: No, they made him vicepresident in charge of sells.
Norina: Oh, I don't believe it. He is only being with the company for two years.
Paul: Well, it's true. The board man last thirdly and they choice Paul.
Norina: W... | Paul tells Norina Paul's been promoted, which surprises Norina. |
train_6869 | Michelle: I'm so excited, mother. Oh, a new baby!
Edwina: My first grandchild.
Michelle: And my first nephew. He looks a lot like you, mum. He does.
Edwina: Do you think so? Well, I guess. He does look a lot like me. Oh, he's got Richard's eyes though.
Michelle: Yes, he does have Richard's eyes. The baby even looks lik... | Michelle thinks the baby looks like Edwina. Michelle and Edwina agree that children usually resemble their parents. |
train_6870 | Leah: Hello, this is the International Student Office. My name is Leah. How may I help you?
Nathaniel Brown: I'd like to speak to the Ms. Collins, please.
Leah: Ok. Can I ask who is calling, please?
Nathaniel Brown: This is Nathaniel Brown.
Leah: And what is your call regarding?
Nathaniel Brown: I'd like to talk to her... | Nathaniel wants to speak to Ms. Collins but her line is busy. Nathaniel leaves his phone number to Leah who will have her call back later. |
train_6871 | Ikebana: Ikebana, it's an art of flowers and it's quite different from Western style flower arrangement because in Ikebana's theory you can decorate one flower, only with one flower.
Theada: What's another Japanese art?
Ikebana: Japanese art? Mm, Ikebana! Tea Ceremony!
Theada: Tea Ceremony! Tell me about Tea Ceremony.
... | Ikebana talks about Ikebana and Tea Ceremony to Theada. There are professionals for both flower arrangement and tea ceremony. So people need to go to school and learn from teachers and their hierarchy. |
train_6872 | Sasha: Which countries have you been to?
Jodi: I'Ve been to most of the countries in Europe, several countries in asia-china, Japan, korea, and Thailand-and to the united states and Canada.
Sasha: I thought you had been to Australia too.
Jodi: No, but I'm planning on visiting Australia and new Zealand soon. I'Ve heard ... | Jodi tells Sasha about the countries Jodi has been to. Sasha thinks Norway is the most beautiful country. Jodi thinks Jodi should do some winter sports there. |
train_6873 | Simon: Hi, Daisy!
Daisy: Hi Simon. Nice to meet you again
Simon: I hope you are Settling in at school!
Daisy: I am! I've made lots of friends and I really enjoy my courses.
Simon: Good! Me too! By the way. you didn't tell me what you are studying here.
Daisy: Didn't I? I'm doing business studies.
Simon: Really? That's ... | Daisy and Simon have settled in at school. Daisy studies business and Simon studies law. Daisy's friend Zoe is studying accountancy. Daisy thinks it's too soon to talk about her future job. |
train_6874 | Sylvan: This is going to surprise you, but I'm happy. I think you're making the right move.
Brendan: You do?
Sylvan: Look, maybe I shouldn't tell you this, but I'v going over to WebTracker, too.
Brendan: No way! That's great! Then we'll still be together!
Sylvan: Actually, I'm already working for WebTracker. Vince neve... | Sylvan is going over to WebTracker with Brendan, which surprises Brendan. |
train_6875 | Holiday Inn: Hello. Holiday Inn. How can I help you?
Tom Smith: Yes. I booked a single room in your hotel for this Friday. But I'm sorry to say that I have to cancel it. My wife is very sick now. I don't think she'll be able to travel by this Friday.
Holiday Inn: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.
Tom Smith: Thank you. Can I ... | Holiday Inn helps Tom Smith to cancel his reservation since Tom's wife is very sick. |
train_6876 | Persis: I had a busy morning.
Mariellen: What did you do?
Persis: I watered all the plants.
Mariellen: You have a lot of plants.
Persis: Then I did my laundry.
Mariellen: That takes some time.
Persis: I took the dog for a walk.
Mariellen: I'll bet he enjoyed his walk.
Persis: I vacuumed the entire house.
Mariellen: Tha... | Persis tells Mariellen about his busy morning. |
train_6877 | Millie: You have to finish your dinner before you leave the table.
Rubina: But, Mom, I can't eat anymore. I'm stuffed.
Millie: What's the matter? It doesn't taste good?
Rubina: It's not that I don't like your cooking, but I ate some cookies before we had dinner. | Rubina tells Millie Rubina can't eat anymore because Rubina ate some cookies before dinner. |
train_6878 | Chinese: Are you from America?
Vibhu: No. I am Canadian. Are you Chinese?
Chinese: Yes. Nice to meet you!
Vibhu: Nice to meet you, too. Let me show you around.
Chinese: Thanks, I will appreciate it. How long have you been here?
Vibhu: About two years, but it seems as if I got here yesterday. | Vibhu has been here for two years and will show Chinese around. |
train_6879 | Phyllis: Did you watch the old-fashioned wrestling game last night?
Benny: Yes, of course. And I'm amazed the those karate and judo boys were so helpless before the wrestlers.
Phyllis: You bet. The wrestlers had got sound defences and they simply couldn't make it. | Phyllis and Benny talk about the old-fashioned wrestling game. |
train_6880 | Room service: Room service. What can I do for you?
Averyl: I would like to have an international call to Paris. Can you tell how to do it?
Room service: Yes. In that case, you should connect the operator and he will connect you with the one you want.
Averyl: Well, what is the operator's number?
Room service: 543210.
Av... | Room service tells Averyl to connect the operator to make an international call to Paris. |
train_6881 | Lissy: How are you doing today? How many in your book today?
Husain: Fine, thank you. There be five of us. The rest will be along shortly.
Lissy: Smoking or non?
Husain: Non-smoking is fine, thank you.
Lissy: Right, this way, please. Something to drink first?
Husain: Just water, please.
Lissy: Wold you like to see menu... | Lissy helps Husain sit in the non-smoking area. Husain'd like to have some appetizer before Husain's friends get there. |
train_6882 | Kameko: What did the boss say?
Jessalyn: He asked me if I'd like to be a newspaper salesperson?
Kameko: You are still student so I don't think you should have time for that.
Jessalyn: Don't worry about that. He said I can do that at spare time. Anyway, it's just a part-time job.
Kameko: Okay, then. What kind of newspap... | Jessalyn tells Kameko the boss wants Jessalyn to be a newspaper salesperson. Kameko thinks it is interesting. Finally, they decide to do it together. |
train_6883 | Hussein: I want to ask you for a favor. I want to rent an apartment here in Beijing, but as a foreigner, I don't know the normal practice. Can you give me some advice?
Nadiya: First, why don't you tell me what you need, such as how big a room, where you want to live, whether you want to live downtown, and what you like... | Hussein wants to rent a quiet apartment in Haitian. Nadiya suggests an apartment near Nadiya's school where Nadiya can play soccer in the school's sports field and make some Chinese friends. |
train_6884 | Caspar: What can I do for you?
Darda: I would like to cancel one of my accounts.
Caspar: Is there a problem with your account?
Darda: I only need one.
Caspar: What about all your money in that account?
Darda: Could you please transfer that money to my remaining account?
Caspar: That's fine.
Darda: I appreciate it.
Casp... | Caspar helps Darda transfer the money to Darda's and cancel Darda's account. |
train_6885 | Bob: Those are the headlines for today, and now for the international weather report with Mike Sanderson.
Mike Sanderson: Thank you, Bob! This past week has been the beginning of Armageddon for many, a series of unprecedented meteorological events occurred around the world. In Switzerland, a major avalanche was reporte... | Mike Sanderson tells the audience that a series of unprecedented meteorological events occurred around the world and reports weather events in Switzerland, the US Midwest, and Mexico. Bob reports that of Latin American. All of them are bad news. |
train_6886 | Lela: Well, we didn't ask for this room service maybe someone else ask it, I'm sure.
Bernie: Oh, is it? Let me check.
Lela: Yes, please.
Bernie: I'm sorry to say this room charge is yours.
Lela: We paid for the room service already in our room.
Bernie: Do you have any evidences?
Lela: No, we got no receipt, and we pay ... | Bernie asks Lela to pay for the room service but Lela says Lela's already paid. |
train_6887 | Erminie: Hello. Where are you heading today?
Ekaterina: I'm off to Barcelona for a week.
Erminie: Do you have your passport with you?
Ekaterina: Yes, here you are. I don't need a visa to go to Spain, do I?
Erminie: Fortunately for you, you don't. Would you like a window seat or an aisle seat?
Ekaterina: Are there any s... | Erminie helps Ekaterina check in and select a seat by the emergency exits. Ekaterina has a piece of luggage that is small enough to carry on. |
train_6888 | Raf: How do you like your new job?
Micaela: I like it very much. This is a nice company to work for.
Raf: You worked for a large company before, didn't you?
Micaela: Yes, I did. But I prefer a small company.
Raf: Is it really different?
Micaela: Oh, yes. It's much different. I like a small company because it's more exc... | Though there are common problems in small and large companies, Micaela thinks it's more interesting and Micaela'll keep more opportunities in a small company. |
train_6889 | Gerda: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?
Mr. Wang: Yes, I'd like to see the manager. Here's my card.
Gerda: Thank you, Mr. Wang. Do you have an appointment?
Mr. Wang: No, I'm afraid I don't. Is it possible for me to see him now?
Gerda: I'm afraid Mr. Li is engaged at the moment. Would you mind waiting?
Mr. Wang: Well,... | Gerda tells Mr. Wang he could not see Mr. Li because he is engaged at the moment. Gerda helps Mr. Wang make another appointment. |
train_6890 | Donald: This meal you prepared is delicious, Mrs. Parks. Please share the recipe with me so that I can make it in the future.
Mrs. Parks: Thank you very much, Donald. I always enjoy cooking for my family, and I am very pleased that you will be my son-in-law soon.
Donald: I am going to help Mary cook dinner for our fami... | Donald asks Mrs. Parks to share the recipe and says he'll help Mary cook dinner when they are married. Mrs. Parks says Mary and her father are more outdoors. |
train_6891 | Mr. Waton: Dear audience, this evening we'll talk with a scholar who has been doing research into Mark Twain's works for 12 years. Welcome, Mr. Waton.
Griswold: Hi, everyone! Good evening!
Mr. Waton: What would you like to talk about the great writer? Maybe some details that we don't quite know.
Griswold: OK, Mark Twai... | Mr. Waton introduces Mr.Waton. Waton tells the audience that Mark Twain traveled a lot forced by financial circumstances. He worked for a while as a typesetter and then got a job as a river pilot. Like many other popular writers, Twain derived much of the materials for his writing from his own experience. |
train_6892 | Ginnifer: What shall we do this weekend?
Krysta: Let's go for a walk.
Ginnifer: Where to go, then?
Krysta: Let's go to the new forest. We haven't been there too long.
Ginnifer: That's a good idea. I'll pick you up at about ten. Is that all right?
Krysta: That's wonderful. See you then. Bye! | Krysta suggests Ginnifer go to the new forest together. |
train_6893 | Lindsey: Michel, I heard your jazz band is going to play at the student center. I'm just calling to let you know I'll be there.
Michel: Oh, thanks, but I am not in the band any more. In fact I'm not in the group at all right now.
Lindsey: That's too bad. You're such an amateur musician. Why did you leave the group?
Mic... | Michel tells Lindsey he has left the band because he couldn't be a full-time student and still practice with the band every night. Lindsey invites Michel to join a new band of Lindsey's friend. |
train_6894 | Paulita: Where are you going to take your vacation?
Cletus: Hawaii.
Paulita: That sounds like a great place to visit. Is your family going?
Cletus: Yes. We plan to go mountain climbing, fishing, swimming, and windsurfing. But most of all, we're planning to relax. My wife is taking a whole bunch of books to read.
Paulit... | Cletus plans to go to Hawaii to relax and Paulita is going to Egypt. |
train_6895 | Aggy: Have you heard about the new Iphone?
Katy: Yes, I heard it's supposed to come out in June. Are you thinking about getting one?
Aggy: I'd like to. It's not only a cell phone, but a camera, PDA and MP3 player all in one. | Aggy tells Katy Aggy is thinking about getting the new iPhone. |
train_6896 | Sadie: Look what's on tomorrow, mother. That's the program you like about animals. It's before dinner. Let's watch it together.
mother: OK. You want to watch the space film at 7 o'clock, don't you?
Sadie: No, we can't. We're going to grandma's after dinner.
mother: Oh, yes, that's right. | Sadie and mother will watch a program about animals and go to grandma's. |
train_6897 | Allen: you don't look too well. Maybe you should take the day off from work.
Mikael: I couldn't do that. I have an important meeting to go to today.
Allen: do you feel ok?
Mikael: not really. After a 12-hour flight, I've got jetlag, and on top of that, I think I've also got the flu.
Allen: why don't you call your s... | Allen finds Mikael is not well and advises Mikael not to go to the meeting. Allen finds Mikael has a fever and a red rash because Mikael is allergic to cats. Allen took care of a cat for Allen's friend a few days ago. They decide to see a doctor. |
train_6898 | Anitra: Can I help you?
Fara: I'd like the double cheese burger meal, please.
Anitra: What kind of drink would you like with that?
Fara: Just coke will be fine.
Anitra: Would you like a super size meal? Only 2 RMB more, you'll get large coke and fries instead of medium. And today we are offering free toys all the m... | Fara'd like the double cheese burger meal and sprite instead of coke, although Anitra recommends a super size meal. |
train_6899 | Edie: Excuse me, but do you have this T-shirt in size L?
Annora: Sorry. We're out of size L's.
Edie: Too bad. I really like it.
Annora: Why don't you try this other T-shirt? I think it would look nice on you.
Edie: Do you have it in size L?
Annora: Yes, we do.
Edie: Where is the fitting room?
Annora: It's on you... | Annora tells Edie the T-shirt Edie wants is sold out and recommends another T-shirt. |
train_6900 | Abra: Have you got some nice apples in stock today?
Hale: What about these? They are very fresh and exceptionally juicy.
Abra: Are they sweet?
Hale: Very sweet.
Abra: How much are they?
Hale: These are a dollar each and those are 75 cents each.
Abra: All right, I'll have a dozen of the dollar ones.
Hale: OK. Any... | Abra bought a dozen of apples and two kilograms of tangerines from Hale. |
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