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train_6901 | Aina: I heard that your previous manager was very capable, he is a good manger.
Dyane: That's a matter of opinion.
Aina: What do you mean?
Dyane: I worked with him for two years. That was the worst time in my career. | Aina thinks Dyane's previous manager was capable, but Dyane disagrees. |
train_6902 | Janel: hello, Deva, how are you?
Deva: can't complain. What about you?
Janel: not bad. Have you heard Wendy divorced her husband?
Deva: I've heard. She looks quite depressed.
Janel: Yes. They used to be joined at the hip.
Deva: I heard they were just married for 5 months.
Janel: yes, she said they couldn't commun... | Janel and Deva are talking about Wendy's divorce and mixed marriage problems. They think the Chinese have quite different lifestyles and values from foreigners, which is why many cross-cultural marriages end in divorce. |
train_6903 | Esme: How did you get around over there? Did you rent cars?
Ev: No, that would be too expensive. We used the train system. We bought a special pass called a Eurail pass. It lets people use the train wherever they want, as often as they want.
Esme: I've heard about Eurail passes. So those Europeans really depend on tr... | Esme says that Europeans always travel by train, while Ev says Americans often travel by car because Americans are very individualistic. Esme thinks Americans will have to change because cars are causing global warming and world governments will have to start limiting car use. Esme will have to go home and Ev will stay... |
train_6904 | Andie: How long have you been in Taiwan?
Aphrodite: About 3 years, so I came here 2000.
Andie: So, where did you grow up?
Aphrodite: Providence , Rhode Island. do you know it?
Andie: I am not sure, where exactly is it?
Aphrodite: Well, not so far from New York. So what about you? Did you grow up here?
Andie: No, ... | Aphrodite grew up in Providence, while Andie was born in Gaoxiong. |
train_6905 | Abel: What is your technical title?
Sophia: I am an Assistant Electronics Engineer.
Abel: Why do you choose this field as your career?
Sophia: I've wanted to be involved in engineering ever since I was little. And my study has equipped me with a career as a mechanical engineer. | Sophia tells Abel why Sophia is an Assistant Electronics Engineer. |
train_6906 | Tony: Belinda, I'm going to a party tonight. What shall I wear?
Belinda: Is it formal or informal?
Tony: I guess it's formal.
Belinda: Then, you should dress well.
Tony: That's right.
Belinda: I think a white shirt with a blue tie looks nice on you.
Tony: You are smart.
Belinda: Of course, the sports shoes don't... | Tony asks Belinda what to wear for a formal party. Belinda suggests a white shirt with a blue tie and brown leather shoes. |
train_6907 | Niki: It was a crazy crowd at the baseball game today! Why was everyone so upset?
John-David: Well, the home team played terribly and most of the fans paid a lot of money to see that game.
Niki: I can understand that I guess. But there were people throwing garbage on to the field and yelling at the players.
John-David:... | John-David tells Niki everyone was so upset because the home team played terribly. John-David suggests Niki watch a soccer match in England. |
train_6908 | John: I failed my exam.
Mady: What did you get?
John: B.
Mady: That's not bad.
John: But I should have done better. I mean, I finished the paper so quickly thinking it's a piece of cake, but when I knew my result, I was like, what? That can't be true!
Mady: Listen, John, I understand you are such an excellent student a... | John thinks John deserves a good grade, but John only got a B. Mady suggests John have a good rest. |
train_6909 | Barnett: So what kind of career would you like to have?
Alfonso: Well, I'm not sure exactly. Being a writer could be interesting.
Barnett: I guess so, though I'm sure I wouldn't like it, because it would require spending a lot of time alone and always sitting down.
Alfonso: What do you want to do then?
Barnett: Well, I... | Alfonso says Alfonso would like to be a university professor. Barnett would love to work as a sports coach. |
train_6910 | Anjanette: So what are you going to do over the holidays, Merry? Are you going anywhere?
Merry: I really wanted to go somewhere. You know, swim, walk on the beach. But I doubt we'll be able to do those now. We're going to be here over the break.
Anjanette: How come?
Merry: Justin's got to work. Just yesterday, his boss... | Merry tells Anjanette she wanted to go somewhere on the holiday but Justin had to work, so she is going to find something to do with the kids |
train_6911 | Lenna: Hi, Albert. You know, John won first place during the chess competition and we've been asked to organize a party for him.
Albert: Yeah, sure. It's about time we started to prepare it.
Lenna: Exactly. And when is the best time to hold it?
Albert: Well, John will leave for Boston next Tuesday.
Lenna: So what about... | Lenna and Albert will organize a party for John for his winning first place during the chess competition. They are going to invite some people to John's grandparent's house to celebrate it. |
train_6912 | Delilah: Hi, Iris, what are you still doing here? I thought you were working a half day, so you could prepare for your trip to the beach.
Iris: That was my plan, but the weather report is calling for rain this weekend. It supposed to be nicer next weekend.
Delilah: So will you go next weekend instead?
Iris: Yeah. I thi... | Iris tells Delilah she is going to the beach next week because of the bad weather this week. |
train_6913 | Shelba: Here is the fish counter. Look at the lobsters and crabs. Shall we have some?
Connie: I'm allergic to these things, you know.
Shelba: Sorry, I forgot. I don ' t like seafood, neither.
Connie: Let ' s go over there and get some milk, a couple dozen eggs and some orange juice.
Shelba: Let's get frozen juice. It i... | Connie is allergic to seafood, so Shelba and Connie get some milk, eggs, some orange juice, a bottle of cooking wine, and oil. |
train_6914 | Matty: Our benefits usually include medical insurance, public accumulation fund and allowances.
Ajai: What are the allowances?
Matty: If you go on a business trip, you will enjoy the allowance. It is 200 yuan per day.
Ajai: Well, I see. And what about the vacation in our company?
Matty: As a new-comer, you usually have... | Matty is introducing to Ajai the benefits of their company, including medical insurance, public accumulation fund, allowances, vacations, and recreational activities. |
train_6915 | Dorit: Hello, Nancy, nice to see you.
Nancy: Nice to see you, too. I heard you are a staff of Nokia company.
Dorit: Yes, I ' m satisfied with this job.
Nancy: Congratulations. What did you do during the interview?
Dorit: Pay more attention to the external expressions, because they are important for the first impression... | Nancy tells Dorit to pay more attention to the details of people's actions in life in order to have good external expressions during the interview. |
train_6916 | Brit: Hey Sandra, what's wrong? You look furious!
Sandra: I've had it with Tim! I think I'm going to quit!
Brit: But Sandra... you love your job! You spent months trying to get this position. It's perfect for you!
Sandra: Yeah... I know. But I'm sick and tired of all the office power struggles!
Brit: What kind of power... | Sandra looks furious because she is sick and tired of all the office power struggles. She thinks that Tim is trying to sabotage her career because she is doing a better job than he is. |
train_6917 | Noland: Loans Department, how can I help you?
Sir: Hello. Could you give me some details about your Personal Pledge Loans, please?
Noland: Certainly, Sir. I'd be happy to. The Personal Pledge Loan is a loan secured by undue certificates, Time Deposits, for example, or Visible Treasury Bonds.
Sir: So, as long as I have ... | Sir wants Noland to give him some details about the Personal Pledge Loans, such as the period of repayment and the maximum loan amount, and will get back to Noland after looking at what he's got exactly in certificates. |
train_6918 | Paula-Grace: My goodness. She is thirty seconds faster than the world records in five thousand meters race.
Linnie: Excuse me. What did you say?
Paula-Grace: A chinese girl has broken the world record in the Olympic Games
Linnie: That's incredible. I cann't believe it.
Paula-Grace: You have to. It's sure.
Linnie: How a... | Paula-Grace and Linnie think it is incredible that a Chinese girl has broken the world record. |
train_6919 | Andonis: That looks like an interesting book.
Leisha: It is. It's got pictures of interesting building from all over the world, with brief descriptions of how they were build, their purpose, and so on.
Andonis: There are the pymeids. It's easy to see how they got that name! they don't have smooth sides though.
Leisha: ... | Andonis and Leisha are reading an interesting book that contains pictures of interesting buildings from all over the world, with brief descriptions of how they were built, their purposes, and so on. They discuss the shapes of the buildings. |
train_6920 | Venkat: At the Beijing Olympics, all four table tennis events were all-Chinese finals. A clean sweep again!
Garvy: Yes. All international ping-pong tournaments have become a demonstration of Chinese supremacy in the sport.
Venkat: Do you know any secrets to China's success?
Garvy: In the first place, I think the whole ... | Venkat and Garvy are discussing that all four table tennis events were all-Chinese finals at the Beijing Olympics. Garvy thinks the secrets to China's success are the fondness for the game, a careful selecting mechanism and hard training. |
train_6921 | Harwell: I heard that Kevin got divorced. Is that true?
Cassie: Not so bad, but Kevin does have problems with his wife.
Harwell: What?
Cassie: His wife always complained that Kevin's salary was too low and got no promotion.
Harwell: Poor Kevin, we should do something for him. He is a nice guy and does his job well.
Cas... | Kevin got divorced because his wife always complained that his salary was too low and got no promotion. |
train_6922 | Jeralee: Excuse me. Where is Q-Duck? I remember it was around the second intersection of this street.
Ignacio: Q-Duck? Do you mean the famous roast-duck store?
Jeralee: Yes, definitely.
Ignacio: They have moved to some other places long time ago.
Jeralee: Wow, this place is quite different from ten years ago when I fir... | Ignacio tells Jeralee that Q-Duck, the famous roast-duck store has moved to other places. Jeralee thinks this place is quite different from ten years ago when Jeralee first came to China. |
train_6923 | Ilysa: Both our countries are quite small. How would you describe the landscape in your country?
Wald: My country is well know for being very flat. There are some hills in the southeast of the country.
Ilysa: Is it really completely flat?
Wald: Pretty much. The land rises and falls only a few meters. The southeast, the... | Ilysa and Wald are comparing the differences of the landscapes between their countries, including hills, mountains, coast, lakes, and rivers. Both of their countries are quite small. |
train_6924 | Janean: I went shopping without my umbrella yesterday morning.
Prasun: Yesterday morning was beautiful I thought the sunning was going to continue.
Janean: So did I. that's why I didn't take my umbrella. I got cold in the rain in the afternoon. It was raining cats and dogs.
Prasun: I know. I could not believe it when I... | Janean and Prasun were hit by a storm yesterday morning. Janean wishes the weather could be a little more predictable, and Prasun agrees that their weather is very changeable. |
train_6925 | Julissa: My computer isn't running at the same speed it used to be, it is testing my patience everyday. Can you tell me how to make it run faster?
Manish: If you want to speed up your system, you'Ve got to clean it up first.
Julissa: How?
Manish: You need to free your disk space. The simplest way is to use a Disk-Clean... | Manish advises Julissa to use a Disk-Cleanup tool to remove temporary files and in-store programs that are no longer used and control what starts up in order to speed up the computer system. |
train_6926 | Cathy: Cathy, I'd like to introduce the new microwave stove of mine to you, because it is easy to use.
Kathye: OK, it so happened I want to buy one.
Cathy: This microwave stove has many functions. Let me show you. For example, if you want to cook meat, you just need to put meat in it, and press the button with a pictur... | Cathy is introducing a new microwave stove to Cathy because it is easy to use and has many functions. Cathy thinks it suits her. |
train_6927 | Jorge: Have you any tour route to Budapest?
Idaline: Yes, I have, sir. How long are you going on vacation?
Jorge: About 2 weeks.
Idaline: I recommend you this route. We call it golden routes for the sightseeing spots.
Jorge: Well, will you offer me any reduction since it's a out-of-season tour?
Idaline: Of course, we w... | Idaline recommends a tour route to Jorge and agrees to offer reduction. |
train_6928 | Jannelle: Hello, this is my claim tag. Can I get my baggage?
Onida: Let me see. En. Here is your baggage.
Jannelle: Thank you. And where can I get a pushcart?
Onida: Walk ahead a little further. There are plenty of them. | Jannelle gives Onida the claim tag to get Jannelle's baggage. |
train_6929 | Eliot: Can you go to the store for me?
Emmy: Sure, I can go to the store for you. What do you need?
Eliot: Just a couple things, here's a list.
Emmy: Is there anything else that you want me to pick up?
Eliot: No, I think that's all that I need.
Emmy: Is there any other place you would like me to go to for you?
Eliot: I... | Eliot asks Emmy to go to the store to bring a couple of things and pick up the prescription for Eliot. |
train_6930 | Celestine: In the past half year, we made some schedules and objectives, do you still remember that?
Kelsey: Of course. I spent the whole week to know the general process for these plans. And since I was employed, I have been working on them. Madam, how am I doing? Are you satisfied with my job?
Celestine: How do you f... | Celestine praises Kelsey because Celestine has been very satisfied with Kelsey's performance and thinks Kelsey's dependability has been a great asset. |
train_6931 | Lelia: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to tonight's fashion show.
Clementine: We see you are all dressed to the nines.
Lelia: How very appropriate, because tonight we have a most dazzling show for you!
Clementine: Yes, this runway is going to sparkle with glamour and style!
Lelia: Some of tonight's highlights are dressed... | Lelia and Clementine are making the opening remarks for tonight's fashion show which includes highlights dressed in the latest straight. |
train_6932 | Richardo: Maintenance Department. May I come in?
Tildy: Come in, please.
Richardo: Did you call us?
Tildy: Yes. The television is not working properly.
Richardo: What's the problem?
Tildy: The remote control doesn't work. I turned on the television, but I can't change the channel.
Richardo: Let me have a look. I think ... | Tildy called the Maintenance Department because Tildy's television is not working properly. Richardo replaces the batteries and solves the problem. |
train_6933 | Cathyleen: I will be accompanying you on your tour today to visit our company. This is the assembly line. These drawings on the wall are process sheets. They describe clearly how each process goes on to the next step.
Mr. Chandler: How many workers are there on the lines?
Cathyleen: About 200. They can assemble at leas... | Cathyleen is accompanying Mr. Chandler on a visit to Cathyleen's company. Cathyleen believes that quality is the soul of an enterprise, so they always put quality as the first consideration. |
train_6934 | Vinny: R :: Good morning. Room Reservations. May I help you?
Aaron Johnson: Yes, I'd like to reserve a room.
Vinny: R :: Thank you, sir. For which date and how many guests will there be in your party?
Aaron Johnson: From April 16th to 20th. Just my wife and myself.
Vinny: R :: From April 16th to 20th. And which kind of... | Aaron Johnson calls Room Reservations to reserve a twin room at the Guangzhou xx Hotel from April 16th to 20th for 5 nights for his wife and himself. At Vinny's suggestion, Mr. Johnson makes a guaranteed reservation by credit card so they can hold the room overnight for him. |
train_6935 | Mathew: Mr. Smith. could you give me your quotation for your bicycle A5, FOB Qingdao?
Mr. Smith: Can You tell me how many you want to buy?
Mathew: 100 for immediate delivery, and 500 in two months time. that's by the end of July
Mr. Smith: Well. then, 260 yuan each.
Mathew: Since this is a sizeable order, I was thinkin... | Mathew is going to buy bicycle A5, FOB Qingdao from Mr. Smith, and Mathew asks for a 5 % discount. Finally, they agree on 3. 5 %. |
train_6936 | Kerri: Where do we get off at?
Olin: I think we have a little ways to go.
Kerri: This bus ride is taking forever.
Olin: I know.
Kerri: Did we miss our stop?
Olin: I'm not sure.
Kerri: Didn't you say you knew where to get off the bus?
Olin: I don't know. We may have missed our stop.
Kerri: Are you serious?
Olin: Yeah, w... | Kerri and Olin are both not sure where to get off, so they missed the stop. |
train_6937 | Bell Captain: Bell Captain. May I help you?
Mr. Wang: Yes. This is Mr. Wang in Room 1305. Please send up a boy to help me with my luggage.
Bell Captain: Certainly, sir. How much luggage do you have?
Mr. Wang: Well, two big suitcases and two small bags.
Bell Captain: I'll send someone up right away. | Mr. Wang asks Bell Captain to send up a boy to help with his luggage. |
train_6938 | Emeline: I am very interested in a new apartment near the Taxing Plaza, but the price is very high, I really can't afford it.
Emmy: How much is it for each square meter? How large is the apartment?
Emeline: It's 7500 yuan per square meter, and I really like the one with three bedrooms and a large living room. Its total... | Emeline tells Emmy that Emeline wants to buy a new apartment near the Taxing Plaza by installments. Emmy recommends Emeline to apply for a loan from the bank. |
train_6939 | Udale: Hello, welcome to IBA. What can I do for you?
Jenny: Do you offer a safety deposit box rental service here?
Udale: We certainly do. May I ask you the purpose of the rental?
Jenny: I'd like to put some valuables inside, you know, documents and jewellery, things like that.
Udale: I see. We have various rental peri... | Udale helps Jenny choose a safety deposit box rental service at IBA to put some valuables inside. |
train_6940 | Doug: Uh, hi there Diane. Nah, okay. Uh ... Hi, what's up, Di? Okay, here we go... [doorbell ringing ]
Leonelle: Uh, hi. It's David, right?
Doug: No, Doug. Remember? We met at Gary's party last Friday night.
Leonelle: Oh, yeah. Now I remember. You were standing all alone ... uh, oh, I ... I mean ... I mean, you ... you... | Doug invites Diane to go out this Thursday night to a movie playing downtown at the theater, but Diane refuses because she has to work that evening. Then he invites her to have dinner and watch a movie on Friday night, but she has to cook dinner for her family. At last, she agrees to accept two tickets to the football ... |
train_6941 | Bela: I like that picture you put up on the wall yesterday.
Weber: Thank you. It's a photo that I took on my vacation last year.
Bela: You took it yourself?
Weber: I've been taking pictures for years.
Bela: Sounds interesting. Can I see some more of your pictures?
Weber: Yes, certainly. Some of them are just faces of p... | Weber tries not to let people know Weber is taking pictures of them because Weber likes people who are doing their business without noticing the camera. |
train_6942 | Kendal: How do you like your new room, Jane?
Jane: It's not big; the rent is high. And I'm far away from work. But I enjoy myself very much.
Kendal: Why?
Jane: I am able to get rid of that annoying roommate at last. | Jane's happy that she leaves the annoying roommate. |
train_6943 | Kelsey: Here's Copellini's, my cousin's store.
an art lover: Sounds like an Italian name with an 'i'at the end.
Kelsey: Admit it. You just think of Mussolini.
an art lover: No, I'm an art lover, so I think more of Bellini and Botticelli!
Kelsey: Ah, yes. The Italians do love the sensual forms of the human body.
an... | Kelsey and an art lover are at Copellini's. an art lover thinks that it sounds like an Italian name. |
train_6944 | Sander: Steven, have you any friend in London?
Steven: Yes, my old friend Hanson lives there
Sander: Are you close?
Steven: Yes. He's one of my best friends. Our friendship formed at college. Why did you ask that?
Sander: I'm going to London on business next week. But I know nothing about it.
Steven: I get it. You... | Sander is going to London on business and wants to find a guide. Steven will call Hanson to help Sander. |
train_6945 | Mary: How was the movie last night?
Jodi: I didn't really like it.
Mary: Mary said that she was really pleased with the photography.
Jodi: I found it very disappointing.
Mary: She liked the acting, too, because that's what she wanted to see.
Jodi: I wasn't happy with it.
Mary: Nothing is to your satisfaction. | Jodi didn't like the movie. Mary thinks nothing is to Jodi's satisfaction. |
train_6946 | Cybill: Why are you so rude to your wife?
Meagan: I didn't like her butting in where I didn't want her. She's a chatter box.
Cybill: But she means to help you, not to trouble you.
Meagan: I know. But I just can't stand her butting in when I was trying to emphasize a point. | Cybill can't stand his wife butting in when he was trying to emphasize a point. |
train_6947 | Emmet: Old Dyson looks as if he maybe kick the bucket any day.
Dyson: Why do you say that?
Emmet: I've ever seen a living being looked so thin.
Dyson: Really? In my eyes it's normal, as an old man, to be thin is better than to be fat.
Emmet: Maybe you are right. | Emmet thinks Old Dyson looks too thin. Dyson thinks it's normal. |
train_6948 | Fred: So, what do you think? How do you like New York?
Ronnie: I'm having a great time. I love it. I'm glad we came.
Fred: Yeah. I really like the stores and the shopping.
Ronnie: I love the museums, too.
Fred: But the traffic is pretty bad.
Ronnie: Yeah. I hate all this traffic. It's really noisy.
Fred: Listen, ... | Fred and Ronnie both like New York, but they think the traffic is bad. Fred suggests eating at McDonald's. |
train_6949 | Chen: Good afternoon, sir. You are really a regular customer here. May I ask you why you come here so often?
Colin: I'm a newspaper columnist. I write comments for a living. I enjoy working in a coffeehouse.
Chen: I see. But isn't it a bit too noisy?
Colin: I don't mind. By contrast, I quite like the circumstances, ... | Colin is a regular customer to the coffeehouse because he can see many people there who give him tremendous inspiration as a newspaper columnist. His favorite is Irish coffee. Colin thinks that almost everyone likes coffee in western countries because coffee is more a living style rather than a simple drink. Chen think... |
train_6950 | Roarke: Most of our customers are foreigners. How many foreign languages can you speak, Elizabeth?
Elizabeth: Two, French and Spanish.
Roarke: And how well can you speak them?
Elizabeth: Well, French was my best subject at school. I can read and write it pretty well.
Roarke: And how about your Spanish?
Elizabeth: It's ... | Roarke has many Spanish customers. Elizabeth thinks she's fit for the position because she can speak French and Spanish well. |
train_6951 | Denis: How was the party last night?
Allissa: Nice. I had a good time and met some very nice people. But where are you off to in such a hurry?
Denis: I've been invited to a cocktail party. It's 6 o'clock now. I'm late.
Allissa: But you told me that if you're invited to a party, you should plan to arrive a half hour lat... | Denis is off in a hurry to a cocktail party although Denis usually arrives a half-hour late for parties. Denis tells Allissa American people understand that they're newcomers and don't hold it against them if they make a faux pas. |
train_6952 | Leticia: I think the new film that Fitzgerald directed is quite good. The only problem is that it's aimed at teenagers only. It holds no interest for any other age group.
Freddie Taylor: I like the great musical performances in Fitzgerald's film. He's also a gifted violinist and guitarist, isn't he?
Leticia: Well, I ne... | Both Leticia and Freddie Taylor like the new film Fitzgerald directed. The very aspect of his personality that Leticia finds most attractive is that he expressed his opinions directly and has his own ideas about life. |
train_6953 | Jack: Jack, what is your favorite subject?
Maegan: My favorite subject? Well, I think I prefer science. Yes, science, I find it very interesting. The science teacher makes the subject very exciting. What about you?
Jack: I always do very well in the maths tests. I also like geography. I like learning about people and t... | Jack's favorite subject is science while he doesn't like physics very much. Jack likes maths and geography. |
train_6954 | Hanna: Can you take me to the Opera House, please?
Leese: Sure, you're going to see a musical that's playing there?
Hanna: Yes, but it starts at 6:00, do you think will get there in time?
Leese: We are not far from there, I'll get you there in about 10 minutes.
Hanna: I sure appreciate it.
Leese: OK, here you are, Miss... | Leese drives Hanna to the Opera House at 17:25 before a musical starts at 6:00. |
train_6955 | Demetria: Excuse me, I'm looking for some English textbooks.
Jerri: They're right over there under the dictionaries on the second shelf from the top.
Demetria: Do you have any textbooks to help improve students reading skills?
Jerri: Let's see. These books here focus on grammar and those are mainly for conversation pra... | Jerri recommends Demetria some English textbooks which focus on grammar and conversation practice to help Demetria improve reading skills. |
train_6956 | Blakelee: Talking about the future. I think there will be huge changes in the way people use cars. Laws will be made about what kind of car you can own and when you can use it.
Meg: Maybe they'll just be too many of them on the roads. The air will be so seriously polluted that nobody will be able to breathe normally.
B... | Blakelee thinks that in the future people will have to rely on trains instead of cars and planes, and there'll be better train systems between cities. |
train_6957 | Dov: Lisa, did you enjoy your trip to England?
Lisa: Yes, I did. We met some nice people there and I got to see a lot of famous places.
Dov: Where did you go?
Lisa: We visited Buckingham Palace, Tower of London and the British Museum on the first day. The next day, we went to Hyde Park and London Zoo. Then we went on a... | Lisa enjoyed her trip to England except for the boat ride because it was raining the whole time. |
train_6958 | Uli: Look, mom has left a note with housework for us to do while she and dad are away this weekend.
Sue-elle: Let's see. Tidy up the garage and clean up the backyard.
Uli: She doesn't say which we should do first.
Sue-elle: Hey, we're not robots. We can make our own plan as long as everything gets done. Read the weathe... | Uli and Sue-elle are reading the notes their mother left with housework for them to do. They decide to work outside today and inside tomorrow. |
train_6959 | Brady: Hi, there. On last week's program, we interviewed the man behind the idea of the international camps. So I thought that this week, you'd be interested to hear more about one of the camps which will be held later this year. Over to you, Michael.
Michael: Thank you. Yes, to apply for the camp, you don't have to be... | Brady and Michael are introducing the international camps which will be held later this year. Michael explains that the one who applies for the camp must be able to speak one foreign language and is expected to help with the running of the camp. |
train_6960 | Idalina: I often sneeze after having a bad itch inside my nose. Sometimes this is accompanied by an itching throat.
Linet: Any other discomfort?
Idalina: Yes. Sometimes I can notice a constriction in the chest and shortness of breath after a fit of sneezing. And I often suffer from a running nose with a profuse watery ... | Idalina describes Idalina's sneezing symptoms and Linet believes it's allergic rhinitis after examining Idalina's nose. Linet will give Idalina specific skin tests and therapy. |
train_6961 | Lamar: May I speak to Mr.Huang, please?
Garvin: I'm sorry. Mr.Huang is quite busy right now. Could I pass him the message?
Lamar: Well, you see, I won't be able to keep my patience too long. If the final decision can't be made this week, I will give my offer to other companies.
Garvin: Let me see. He's free from 3:00 t... | Lamar calls Mr. Huang for the final decision, but he's busy so Garvin helps Lamar make an appointment. |
train_6962 | Korney: Is there anything I can do for you?
Mario: Excuse me, can I change my order? I am afraid I don't have so much time to enjoy my dinner.
Korney: I am sorry, sir. Your fish will be ready in five minutes so you can't change it.
Mario: That's all right. | Korney says Mario cannot change the order because the fish will be ready. |
train_6963 | Kattie: White Rose Restaurant. Good afternoon! Can I help you?
Mr. Peter: Yes, I would like to book a table for six for the next Monday.
Kattie: Certainly, sir. At what time should we expect you?
Mr. Peter: At 6:30 on next Monday evening.
Kattie: And what is it going to be, Chinese food or Western food?
Mr. Peter: Chin... | Kattie helps Mr. Peter make a reservation for a table of six and notes down the food type and arriving time. |
train_6964 | Stacey: Confronted with difficult questions in an interview, the job-hunters mostly will be at a loss about what to do.
Andee: Usually, you cannot prepare for these questions in advance and have to depend on your immediate performance.
Stacey: Still, there are some rules to follow.
Andee: In this case, you should first... | Stacey and Andee say that the job-hunters will confront difficult questions in interviews. Stacey and Andee offer some suggestions for better immediate performance. |
train_6965 | Nicky: I'd like to speak with the apartment manager, please.
Kevan: This is he. What can I do for you?
Nicky: I'm interested in the apartment on Main Street.
Kevan: It's still available. Do you want to see it?
Nicky: Yes, I would very much like to see it.
Kevan: Does today at 6 p. m. sound okay to you?
Nicky: I have no... | Nicky is interested in an apartment so Nicky and Kevan set a time to see it. Kevan asks Nicky to fill out the application form. |
train_6966 | John: Where is John? I can't find him anywhere.
Zora: Haven't you heard that he is in prison?
John: What? Beg your pardon.
Zora: John is in prison now. He was copped outstealing.
John: I just cann't believe my ears! | John is surprised Zora says John is in prison. |
train_6967 | Allyn: How are your wedding plans going?
Sidonnie: Very well. We started organizing everything early to avoid a last minute rush to get things done.
Allyn: When will your wedding take place?
Sidonnie: At ten o'clock on the morning of next Sunday. We have invited all our relatives to the wedding.
Allyn: It will be a lar... | Sidonnie tells Allyn Sidonnie's wedding will be on next Sunday with a reception at the Palace Hotel and Sidonnie's dress is elaborate. Allyn thinks that's the right decision. |
train_6968 | Phylis: Do you have a copy of our service contract with Telecoms? I'm not happy with their response time and I'd like to check the terms and conditions of the contract.
Garry: Sure. I've got a copy here. It's due for renewal at the end of next month. We've still got time to look for another supplier if you're not happy... | Phylis asks Garry for a copy of the service contract with Telecoms. |
train_6969 | Josie: That was a great dinner. I didn't know that you knew how yo cook.
Janna: I'm glad you liked it. Are you ready for dessert?
Josie: I don't know. I'm pretty full. What are we having?
Janna: I made strawberry shortcake.
Josie: Ooh, that's my favorite. Maybe I'll have a small slice.
Janna: Great. Would you like coff... | Janna made Josie a great dinner and serves Josie dessert. Then Josie got a message and had to pick up Josie's sister. Janna wanted to go together but Josie will go alone because Josie's car only has two seats. |
train_6970 | Rodi: Would you like to come to our party?
Heath: I'd like to. But I'm not myself today.
Rodi: What happened? You look so pale.
Heath: It's the end of the world for me.
Rodi: What makes you say that?
Heath: Today, I'm told I failed three courses.
Rodi: Oh, that's too bad. Work harder next term.
Heath: B :: I'm such a f... | Rodi invites Heath to a party but Heath is sad about failing courses. Rodi comforts Heath. |
train_6971 | Glynn: Hey, that's a really nice outfit you have on.
Noland: Thank you. I wasn't sure if it looked okay or not.
Glynn: Oh, you look stunning. Your dress really goes well with your shoes.
Noland: I'm glad that you think so. I thought it might be a bit too revealing.
Glynn: No, not at all. It looks really classy on you. ... | Glynn appreciates Noland's new outfit. Noland tells Glynn that Noland got the dress at the department store. Glynn will go there and buy some new ties. |
train_6972 | Ricardo: I suppose you like cinematography and costumes and that sort of stuff?
Alyssa: Yes, I do. The look of a picture is very important.
Ricardo: I think sound is even more important! Guns, bombs, sirens--that's what makes a movie exciting!
Alyssa: You wouldn't know a good movie even if it bit you on the nose.
Ricar... | Ricardo and Alyssa argue about what's important in a movie. Alyssa suggests quitting arguing and finish the game. |
train_6973 | Bob: Bob!
Anne: Anne! I haven't seen you for ages. How've you been?
Bob: Fine, just fine. And you?
Anne: Not bad. It really is great to see you again. W here have you been?
Bob: Guangzhou. I've got a cousin there. | Bob and Anne meet each other and share their recent status. |
train_6974 | Lora: What did you do over the weekend?
Gwendolin: I went a global warming rally. It was fantastic to be around so many people who care about the environment.
Lora: Do you think there's anything we can do to reverse the damage that's been done already?
Gwendolin: It might not be possible to fix the problems that we've ... | Gwendolin went to a global warming rally at weekend. Gwendolin tells Lora there're lots of things they can do to prevent more damages, like using public transportation and using unleaded petrol, etc. Lora's surprised Gwendolin is such an environmentalist. |
train_6975 | Linnie: Look at this headline - Elvis Baby Born on Spacecraft. Where do these tabloids get such crazy stories?
Aile: I'Ve often wondered the same thing. I also wonder who reads them. Then I realize that I'm standing here reading them myself.
Linnie: It looks as though everyone in line reads them, or at least looks at t... | Linnie and Aile are queuing in the line, reading the tabloids with crazy stories. |
train_6976 | Lacey: I really want to make a salad.
Schroeder: Do you know what kind of salad that you want?
Lacey: I'm not sure what kind that I want.
Schroeder: I usually make a Caesar salad.
Lacey: Those taste really good.
Schroeder: Which kind of salad are you going to make?
Lacey: I want a chicken salad.
Schroeder: I enjoy chic... | Lacey is going to make a chicken salad and encourages Schroeder to make one too. |
train_6977 | Cathy: How is your job search going, Janet?
Janet: I found the ideal position. I'm working for a plumbing company.
Cathy: Are you serious? You studied mathematics at college for four years, and now you have a job working with your hands!
Janet: Plumbing work requires mathematics knowledge, and creativity. I love this j... | Janet found the ideal position in a plumbing company. Cathy doesn't think the job fits Janet, but Janet loves it. |
train_6978 | Rick: I'd like to order room service to room 927, please.
Jada: How can I help you?
Rick: I'd like to two roast beef sandwiches and one fruit salad, please.
Jada: Will that be all, sir?
Rick: No, could I also get some extra towels and soap too? We went to the pool today and used up our two clean towels.
Jada: I'll have... | Jada helps Rick order food and get towels and soap. The charge will be put on Rick's hotel bill. |
train_6979 | Nicoline: I'Ve just taken out an insurance policy. Are you insured?
Alanah: Yes, I am. I have life insurance and my home and its contents are also insured.
Nicoline: I took out a life insurance policy and made my wife the beneficiary.
Alanah: That'a good idea. You are a fireman and it can be dangerous job.
Nicoline: I ... | Nicoline tells Alanah that Nicoline took out a life insurance policy because his job is dangerous. Alanah also has a life insurance policy and Alanah will terminate it after retirement. |
train_6980 | Anne-Corinne: What can I do for you?
Brook: My wife and I want to see the places of interest in Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Zhuhai. Can you arrange a tour for us?
Anne-Corinne: How long would you like to stay In these cities?
Brook: Well, three days.
Anne-Corinne: There is a three-day package tour. You will have 3 full day... | Anne-Corinne arranges a three-day package tour for Brook based on Brook's requirements. It costs 200 yuan for each person. Brook asks Anne-Corinne to help make necessary reservations. |
train_6981 | Jo-Anne: Isn't he the best instructor? I think he's so hot. Wow! I really feel energized, don't you?
Nelia: I swear, I'm going to kill you for this.
Jo-Anne: What's wrong? Didn't you think it was fun? !
Nelia: Oh, yeah! I had a blast! I love sweating like a pig with a bunch of pot bellies who all smell bad. Sorry, I'm ... | Jo-Anne thinks the instructor's the best, but Nelia isn't into this health kick. Jo-Anne advises Nelia to get comfy shoes but Nelia doesn't want to come back again. |
train_6982 | Joceline: Good morning. I'm thinking about buying some new furniture for my living room. Could you help me?
Ehud: Certainly. As you can see, we have several three-piece suites on sale. Feel free to sit down and test how comfortable they are.
Joceline: I came to your store yesterday and have come back today to make a fi... | Joceline decides to buy a black leather suite from Ehud. Ehud recommends two floor lamps to Joceline for changing the brightness of the room. Joceline also will browse through some cushion covers. |
train_6983 | Justin: Something's wrong with my computer.
Spenser: What's the problem?
Justin: My computer won't turn on.
Spenser: Did you see if all the connections are right?
Justin: I'm not sure I understand what you mean.
Spenser: The connections between your CPU and your outlet.
Justin: Is that what's stopping my computer from ... | Justin's computer won't turn on and Spenser advises Justin to check the connections between the CPU and the outlet. |
train_6984 | Marieann: What's the price? I hope you'll quote us favorably.
Neron: It's 800 US dollars per kilo CIF five percent Hamburg.
Marieann: Frankly speaking, the price you offer is too high. We can't accept it.
Neron: Why? This is a fair market price.
Marieann: It certainly is.
Neron: Then what leads you to think that we hav... | Marieann thinks the price Neron offers is too high but Neron insists the item is worth it. Marieann won't purchase from Neron if Neron doesn't reduce the price. |
train_6985 | Jasper: Hey Taxi! Ah, great. Thanks for pulling over.
Taxi: Where to?
Jasper: Well, I'm going to the National Museum of Art, and...
Taxi: Sure. Get on. No problem. Hang on!
Jasper: Uh. Excuse me. How long does it take to get there?
Taxi: Well, that all depends on the traffic, but it shouldn't take more than 20 minutes.... | Taxi drives Jasper to the National Museum of Art and tells Jasper the fare. Taxi tells Jasper it will take more than 20 minutes and Jasper will still have time to visit the museum. Taxi also recommends Jasper the Mexican Restaurant. |
train_6986 | Katie: That was delicious. Thank you very much indeed. You're really a good cook.
Garrot: Thank you.
Katie: If you like, I could do the washing-up.
Garrot: No, don't bother. I can do it myself later.
Katie: All right.
Garrot: Would you like me to make coffee now?
Katie: Yes. Thanks! I wonder if I went down the road to ... | Katie thanks Garrot for the meal and will do the washing-up. Garrot'll make coffee and gives Katie a ride. |
train_6987 | Liam: Why did you sell the car?
Forester: It was giving me too much trouble. I was spending so much money on it that I was... er... spending more money than it was worth. Unfortunately, of course. When you actually sell the car, you've already spent the money on it, so you lose both ways.
Liam: What was wrong with your... | Forester tells Liam why Forester sells the old car and the problems the car has. Forester is satisfied with the new car. |
train_6988 | Jim: It's a great art show, isn't it? By the way, I'm Jim.
Nancy: Yes, it's successful. I'm Nancy. Nice to meet you.
Jim: Me too. Are you from France?
Nancy: Actually, I was born in London, and I grew up in Paris. What about you?
Jim: Oh, I'm a local man in New York. I'm an art teacher in New York University. This art ... | Jim teaches at NYU and Nancy learns there. Nancy invites him to a piano party and Jim will go with his daughter. |
train_6989 | Bob: Hello, this is Bob. Is that Mary?
Mary: Yes.
Bob: How are you feeling today?
Mary: A little better. Thank you, Bob.
Bob: You're welcome. I hope you can come back soon.
Mary: I hope so, too, but the doctor said I had to stay in bed for at least a week.
Bob: Oh, dear! That's too long! Is there anything I can do for ... | Mary has to stay in bed for at least a week. Bob'll help her with her lessons. Bob says Mrs. Smith'll visit Mary but Mary thinks she needn't do that. |
train_6990 | Nancy: Why are you asking me about my boyfriend?
Scotti: Well, Brad from school asked me out just today.
Nancy: Brad Bush? Good for you!
Scotti: But I don't know what to do.
Nancy: You mean you've never had a boyfriend?
Scotti: My mom says no boyfriend until I'm in college.
Nancy: Until college?
Scotti: Actually... | Scotti tells Nancy Brad asks Scotti out. Nancy is surprised that Scotti never had a boyfriend before. |
train_6991 | Tillie: I really need to find a parking spot.
Arliene: Are you looking for a space on or off campus?
Tillie: Do you know any spaces on campus?
Arliene: You can park in the student parking structure.
Tillie: Where is it located?
Arliene: You'll find the parking structure on the west side of the campus.
Tillie: Do ... | Arliene advises Tillie to park in the student parking structure, but Arliene is not sure whether it's full now. |
train_6992 | Ronnie: Why don't you watch where you're going?
Antonino: Me? You're the one who pulled out in front of me!
Ronnie: There was plenty of room for me to pull out. You didn't have to stay in the lane you were in.
Antonino: Hey, listen. I had every right to stay in the lane I was in. You were supposed to wait until I pa... | Ronnie and Antonino had a car accident. Ronnie thinks Antonino shouldn't stay in the lane but Antonino thinks Ronnie needs to learn how to drive and should have waited. Ronnie's arm hurts so Ronnie wants to go to the hospital, but Antonino insists on making a police report first. They both get angry and rude. |
train_6993 | Murphy: You mustn't touch the wet paint, Bill.
Bill: I'm sorry. I won't do it again.
Murphy: Try to be more careful in future. Look! you've damaged the sign.
Bill: Is this the sign? What does it says?
Murphy: It says No somking here. | Murphy asks Bill not to touch the wet paint. |
train_6994 | Abdulkarim: Are you ready to go to the bank?
Jayme: Sure, what do you need to do there?
Abdulkarim: There's problem with my bank statement. There's a mistake on it. I also need to withdraw some money fome the ATM.
Jayme: I have to exchange some money.
Abdulkarim: that's right. You're going away next week.
Jayme: I... | Abdulkarim wants to correct the bank statement, withdraw money and pay the credit bill. Jayme wants to exchange money and check the salary in the bank account. |
train_6995 | Clyde: I've never met anyone like Clyde before.
Karel: He's such a buppie-a black yuppie. Black people come in all shapes and sizes. Just check out the party.
Clyde: Wow! There are so many different people here. I expected mostly athletes and rappers.
Karel: You'll find some of those here, too. But not if you don't ... | Karel tells Clyde black people are born to be good at talking and dancing. |
train_6996 | Aguinaldo: Everyone wants to be financial lose kill. You must invest your savings if you planed to retire rich. I'm thinking about buying stocks. It can be a good investment if I can manage well. What do you say?
Ossie: I partly agree with you. Buying stocks is not difficult, but making money consistently from buying ... | Aguinaldo wants to buy stocks to retire rich. Ossie advises Aguinaldo to do some online research and visit a website offering stock charts. Aguinaldo thinks Ossie's professional. |
train_6997 | Tina: Tell me about your school, Daniel. I'm going there next term. I start on January fourth.
Daniel: Great, Tina, but it's the fifth. No sorry, the sixth not the fourth.
Tina: Oh right. What time do lessons start? Is it 8:50, like at my old school?
Daniel: No, we start half an hour earlier, at 8:20.
Tina: Oh, that's ... | Daniel tells Tina that the school starts at 8:20 and he usually bikes to school. Daniel also tells Tina about the uniform, the teachers and sports lessons at the school. |
train_6998 | Teddi: Listen, boys and girls. We're going to meet at the gate of the zoo at 10:00 on Sunday morning.
Eadith: But I don't know the way to the zoo.
Teddi: Haven't you ever been to the zoo?
Eadith: No, never. My family moved to the city last month.
Teddi: OK. Let me think it over. You can come here first. I will pick you... | Eadith doesn't know the way to the zoo so Teddi will pick up Eadith at the school gate. |
train_6999 | Jeremias: Mom, can I go out to play?
Etta: Well, did you get your Saturday's work done?
Jeremias: Um, do I have to, mom?
Etta: You know the rules. No playing until the work is done.
Jeremias: So what is my work?
Etta: Well, first, you have to clean the carpet of the family room and the hall and be sure to dust everythi... | Jeremias wants to go out to play but Jeremias's mom asks Jeremias to get the work done first. Mom asks Jeremias to do some cleaning and suggests having lunch outside. |
train_7000 | Gwenora: It's Saturday tomorrow. Do you have any plans?
Eula: Busy as usual. I will send Annie to her piano class at 9:00 tomorrow morning and then take Michael to hospital. Besides, I will make a birthday cake for Lynn. Tomorrow is her fifth birthday.
Gwenora: Why isn't John giving a hand?
Eula: An international meeti... | Eula tells Gwenora Eula is busy tomorrow and John cannot help because he will leave for a meeting. |
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