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train_701 | Amory: Good evening, sir. What's your pleasure?
Broderick: Give me a shot of whisky and soda.
Amory: With or without ice, sir?
Broderick: Certainly without ice. Ice will spoil the taste.
Amory: Would you like to say 'when', please, sir. ( Pouring soda )
Broderick: Whoa, when.
Amory: Enjoy your drink, sir. | Broderick wants a shot of whisky and soda without ice. Amory asks him to say 'when'. |
train_702 | Steven: I'm sorry, Julia! I can't get home early this evening.
Julia: What? But today is my birthday!
Steven: I know, darling. But I do have a lot of work to do, hope you can understand me.
Julia: But Steven, why don't you ask for a leave? . . . Steven, why don't you speak? Are you still there?
Steven: Hello, Julia? I ... | Steven tells Julia he can't get home early for her birthday. She suggests him asking for a leave. He will call her back later. |
train_703 | Lynea: Are you looking for part time or full time employment?
Bridie: To start with I would like something part time with the hope that it can develop into something full time.
Lynea: So you are interested in being with a company for the long term?
Bridie: Yes, that's right. I like this city very much and would like to... | Bridie would like to start with something part-time that can develop into full time. Lynea asks Bridie to fill out an application and turn it in with a resume and references. |
train_704 | Marianna: Hello! I'd like to get busy on my computer, but I need some broadband.
Gerrilee: There's an Ethernet cable in your room. Just plug it into the back of your laptop.
Marianna: Uh-oh! I can't use Ethernet. My computer is wireless only.
Gerrilee: That's okay. I can tell you about some alternatives we have.
Marian... | Marianna needs some broadband. Gerrilee gives some alternatives, such as use the computer lab or the computer in the lobby which is set up for wireless. |
train_705 | Ruddie: Have you seen the news today?
Florina: Not yet. What happened?
Ruddie: Did you know there was a blackout last night?
Florina: Yes, I heard the lights were out all night.
Ruddie: Well, some people decided to loot last night.
Florina: I don't understand.
Ruddie: They took advantage of the blackout.
Florina: They ... | Ruddie tells Florina some people looted during the blackout last night. Florina hopes there won't be more blackouts. |
train_706 | Evangeline: The weather is terrible.
Hali: Yes. It was sunny and warm yesterday but the wind is really blowing hard now.
Evangeline: I'm wearing my heavy jacket.
Hali: I'm going to put on more clothes, too.
Evangeline: Will it snow today?
Hali: I don't know. Do you like snowing?
Evangeline: Yes, when it snows, every wh... | Evangeline and Hali think the weather is terrible and decide to wear more clothes. Hali suggests Evangeline reading the newspaper to know whether it will snow or not. |
train_707 | Sybille: Hey Sarah, I'm having some trouble finding an apartment. Can you help me look at some listings online?
Sarah: Sure. What kind of apartment are you looking for?
Sybille: Well, it has to be cheap. I don't want a really expensive apartment.
Sarah: OK. Would you like to live in a studio?
Sybille: Sure, a studio wo... | Sybille asks Sarah to help Sybille find a cheap apartment. She suggests Sybille living in a studio. |
train_708 | Frank: Hi, Sue. How's it going?
Sue: Oh, hi, Frank, just fine. How are your classes?
Frank: Pretty good. I'm glad this is my last term here, though.
Sue: Why is that? I thought you were enjoying school.
Frank: I was. But now I'm getting tired of it. I'm ready for the real world.
Sue: What are you planning to do when yo... | Frank is glad this is his last term. He wants to get a job and start his own business. Sue still has three terms to go. |
train_709 | Lamont: Hi, Jane. Come in.
Jane: Uh, yeah, I stopped by to see if you were still looking for a roommate to share your house.
Lamont: Yeah, I sure am. Let me show you the place. Uh, here's the living room.
Jane: Oh. It looks like you could use a new carpet.., and those stains?
Lamont: Well. I've had a few problems with ... | Jane comes to see if Lamont is still looking for a roommate to share Lamont's house. Lamont shows her around the house and she is not satisfied with the bad conditions. |
train_710 | Juliann: Can I have breakfast in my room?
Shelba: Certainly, madam. Breakfast is served in your room from 7 o'clock until 9. Here's the menu.
Juliann: I'd like to have Chinese food.
Shelba: Yes, madam. And at what time would you like it?
Juliann: About eight o'clock, I think.
Shelba: Very good, madam. And what kind of ... | Juliann tells Shelba she would like to have Chinese food, orange juice, and tea in her room at eight o'clock. |
train_711 | Mmarianne: Hello, Jack! Do you think you can give me a lift to the station? I must go there to pick my sister.
Jack: I'm terribly sorry, but I can't. I have to be at work by 8:30. I can call you a taxi, though. | Jack can't give Mmarianne a lift to the station. He can call Mmarianne a taxi. |
train_712 | Wang Li: Hello, I have just seen your advertisement. You haven't rented it out yet, have you?
Susan Price: No, I haven't. Come in and have a look.
Wang Li: Thank you.
Susan Price: It's just a simple room. My son used to live in it. Now he is grown and long gone, and my husband died last year. So I thought maybe I'd tak... | Wang Li wants to rent the room. Susan Price and she finally agree that the rent is $40 per week. He will move in tomorrow morning. |
train_713 | Lemmie: Can we make you an offer? We would like to run the campaign for four extra weeks.
Datha: Well, can we summarize the problem from my point of view? First of all, the campaign was late. It missed two important trade affairs. The ads also did not appear into key magazines. As a result, the campaign failed. Do you ... | Lemmie and Datha are talking about a fail campaign. Datha asks either to repeat the campaign next year for free or 50% reduction of the fee. Lemmie suggests a 20% reduction together with the four-week sustention. They will take a break and find a new solution. |
train_714 | Quigly: Excuse me. Would you please make a suit with this material?
Peri: Sure. May I take your measurements?
Quigly: Please don't make it too tight. This is for autumn wear, so make sure you allow for a cardigan underneath.
Peri: I see, sir. Can you come back for a fitting on the 10th, that's in a week's time?
Qui... | Quigly asks Peri to make a suit. Quigly needs it ready at the latest by the 9th. Peri suggests Quigly coming for a fitting on the 8th and the suit will be ready on the 10th. |
train_715 | Winnie: what happened? Why didn't he win?
Rick: didn't you hear? He was disqualified.
Winnie: how did that happen? He's so talented! I thought he had a great chance of winning a gold medal!
Rick: if he didn't have any drug problems, he would have won.
Winnie: what? What kind of drugs was he using?
Rick: he was tak... | Rick tells Winnie the athlete was disqualified for taking drugs. Winnie thinks it's disappointing. They hope with the new regulations, fewer athletes will try to cheat with drugs. |
train_716 | Hans: Hi, Cindy. I thought I'd missed you.
Cindy: Oh, I am very sorry, Hans. Thank you for waiting for me. You must have been here a long time already.
Hans: It's all right.
Cindy: I was caught in the heavy rain, or I would have come earlier. I am sorry I kept you waiting.
Hans: I was in a comfortable place, so rea... | Cindy was caught in the heavy rain so she kept Hans waiting for a long time. Hans understands her. |
train_717 | Zach: You don't look too well. Maybe you should take the day off from work.
Kenn: I couldn't do that. I have an important meeting to go to today.
Zach: Do you feel ok?
Kenn: Not really. After a 12-hour flight, I've got jetlag, and on top of that, I think I've also got the flu.
Zach: Why don't you call your secretar... | Zach has a fever, but he insists on going to an important meeting. Zach finds he has a red rash all over him and remembers he has a cat allergy. Zach suggests they go to the doctor and get some medicine, but Zach still wants to go to the meeting. |
train_718 | Andres: Please show me the menu, Miss.
Abigail: Of course. Here you are. Can I take your order now?
Andres: Yes. I'd like an Italian soup to start with and then some fried noodles.
Abigail: All right. Can I serve you anything else?
Andres: Yes, I'd like another cup of coffee afterwards. Make it hot, please.
Abigai... | Andres orders an Italian soup, some fried noodles, and coffee with Abigail's help. |
train_719 | Vikky: Hey, let me show you the place. Eh, here's the living room.
Fanechka: Oh, it looks like you could use a new carpet.
Vikky: Well, I've had a few problems with some former roommates. I know it needs to be cleaned. But I just don't have the money to do it right now.
Fanechka: Oh, and what about the kitchen?
Vikky: ... | Vikky shows Fanechka around the house and Fanechka is not satisfied with the bad conditions. |
train_720 | Ajay: Hi, Maggie. I saw your painting in the end of year school art exhibition that all the parents went to. It was great.
Maggie: Well, our art teacher seemed really pleased with it, but I'm not sure what the parents thought about.
Ajay: Oh, don't worry. I only heard them saying good things about it.
Maggie: Hmm...He ... | Ajay saw Maggie's painting and thinks it was great, but Maggie worries that she didn't use the right colors and hopes she'll do something better next time. |
train_721 | Mary Jackson: Hi. My name's Mary Jackson and I have a friend Susan, whose son Bobby is taking gymnastic lessons from you. She suggested I call you.
Georgena: OK. Will the lessons be for yourself or a child?
Mary Jackson: They will be for myself. My son's only 3 and I'd like him to start taking lessons next year.
George... | Mary Jackson calls Georgena to take gymnastic lessons for herself. Georgena will call her later to fix a date. |
train_722 | Sally Bookworm: Good news.
Carol: What's it?
Sally Bookworm: The IOC President Thomas Bach announced the winner just now.
Carol: What winner?
Sally Bookworm: Sally Bookworm. Beijing's got the right to host the twenty fourth Winter Olympic Games in 2022.
Carol: That's really good news. Tell me something further please.
... | Sally Bookworm tells Carol Beijing's got the right to host the twenty-fourth Winter Olympic Games in 2022. Carol thinks it's good news. |
train_723 | Jack: Lucy, I heard that you got a part-time job. Is that true?
Lucy: Yes Jack, I am working as a guide in our cities museum. I explained basic details about pictures, items and the like to the visitors.
Jack: That sounds like a hard job. You must have to learn a lot about history.
Lucy: I do, but that's ok. I like rea... | Lucy tells Jack she is working as a guide in their cities museum and she loves the job. |
train_724 | Smith: Look at you, you are so cute. Hey, does this guy have a name?
Hopper: Yes, that's Hopper. We call him that because of how he likes to jump around and eat a lot of carrots.
Smith: He seems to be getting along with the other animals, too.
Hopper: All of the animals you see here have been rescued, and in most cases... | Smith and Hopper are talking about Hopper who is a rescued animal. Hopper tells Smith he is 100% healthy and Smith will take him. |
train_725 | Elsi: Good afternoon, I would like to speak with the manager, please.
Jill: Why? What's your problem?
Elsi: Well, I just picked up a TV at your store yesterday afternoon. And when I was taking it out of the car. It sort of accidentally fell. It looks ok. But the picture is pretty unclear. Do you think I can have someon... | Jill can have someone repair Elsi's TV but Elsi has to pay for half of the repair cost because it was caused by Elsi. Elsi agrees. |
train_726 | Eloise: Anna, your wedding day is this weekend. Are you ready?
Anna: Yeah, I think so, except for one thing. I'm supposed to wear some special things to the wedding for good luck.
Eloise: I've thought you were planning to wear a wedding dress.
Anna: I am of course, but it says that to have a happy marriage, I have to w... | Anna tells Eloise she needs to wear something special for her wedding. She's prepared everthing except something borrowed. And Eloise lends her Eloise's lucky coin. |
train_727 | Robinson: Royal Hotel, can I help you?
Abdullah: Yes. I urgently need a room for tomorrow night, and do you have any vacancies?
Robinson: Yes, we have. What kind of room would you like?
Abdullah: I'd like a suite with an ocean view, please.
Robinson: No problem, sir. | Robinson helps Abdullah book a suite for tomorrow night. |
train_728 | Francis: Francis, you have done an outstanding work in the past six months. In view of your achievement, I trust you ' re now indispensable part of our company and you deserve an officer director title.
Sebastien: I am so happy to know that I could make some contribution to our company.
Francis: This title does not onl... | Sebastien praises Francis's performances and gives the title of officer director to him. |
train_729 | John: John, I ' d like you to meet Charles Brown, our new manager at the airport.
Maury: Yes, certainly. How can I recognize him?
John: He is short, well-built, and he ' s got light blond hair.
Maury: Is there anything else?
John: He has a mustache, if I remember correctly, and a light complexion.
Maury: How old is he?... | John asks John to meet Charles Brown at the airport and tells him how to recognize Brown. |
train_730 | Maury: Can you tell that I ' m excited?
Kevina: What are you excited about?
Maury: I voted today.
Kevina: Was this your first time?
Maury: I just turned 18 a month ago.
Kevina: You ' re lucky.
Maury: What do you mean?
Kevina: Because you turned 18 in an election year.
Maury: I didn ' t even think of that.
Kevina: You d... | Maury is excited about voting and Kevina thinks Maury is lucky to turn 18 in an election year. |
train_731 | Elaina: Hello. Can you tell me what the procedures of applying for a job are?
Goldie: Yes, of course. There are many steps. You can apply for the job on the Internet and then send your resume to the e-mail address of the company. And wail the feedback of the company.
Elaina: What is the qualification needed by the posi... | Goldie tells Elaina the procedures of applying for a job and the qualification needed. |
train_732 | Xiamen: Can I still catch T107 for Xiamen?
Avis: Sorry, sir. The train has already left.
Xiamen: That's too bad. Can I take another train?
Avis: Yes. Your ticket is valid for three days.
Xiamen: That's great! I will take the next train.
Avis: You have to have your ticket checked.
Xiamen: Shall I pay extra charge?
Avis:... | Xiamen missed a train but Avis tells him he can take another train without extra charge. |
train_733 | Catlee: From the looks of this house from the outside, I don't really think that I want to go inside.
Hillel: From here, it does look like it could use a little work. Let's see what the interior looks like.
Catlee: I am not impressed by the interior of this house.
Hillel: Sometimes all a place needs is a little bit of ... | Hillel advises to see the interior look of the house but Catlee doesn't like the setting and decoration. Hillel thinks that it's not the house for Catlee. |
train_734 | Jesse: I've heard that you are going to call for a tender. What kind of goods would you like to buy?
Osbert: Yes, we're ready to start the invitation to tender. You're well informed. We'd like to build new factory.
Jesse: When do you open the tender? And where?
Osbert: We intend to open the tender at first next month i... | Osbert calls for a tender to build a new factory. Jesse asks Osbert when and where to open the tender, and the conditions for the tender. |
train_735 | Blanca: Hello. I am calling about the apartment you advertised.
Arly: Yes, what kind of apartment are you interested in?
Blanca: I am interested in one-bedroom. Do you have any available?
Arly: Yes, I have one. When you need it?
Blanca: Sometime around next week. What can you tell me about this apartment?
Arly: Well, I... | Arly recommends a one-bedroom apartment and introduces some information about the apartment to Blanca. Blanca is satisfied and makes an appointment to take a look. |
train_736 | Dr. Smith: Nice to see you ; how have you been feeling lately?
Joanne: I have been feeling great, Dr. Smith.
Dr. Smith: I am happy that you have decided to come in for your annual physical.
Joanne: Yes, I am going on a cross-country bike ride on vacation and want to make sure that I don't have any problems.
Dr. Smith: ... | Dr. Smith comes to do annual physical and Dr. Smith introduces the checklist. Dr. Smith asks him to give some tests for congestion. Dr. Smith agrees and explains what's the blood test for. |
train_737 | Ravi: Some of them seem to be of the latest style. Now I'Ve a feeling that we can do a lot of trade in this line. We wish to establish relations with you.
Meta: Your desire coincides with ours.
Ravi: Concerning our financial position, credit standing and trade reputation, you may refer to Bank of Hong Kong, or to our l... | Ravi wants to establish business relations with Meta's cooperation. Meta thinks that will be to their mutual benefits, and Ravi will send a fax home to wait for a definite answer. |
train_738 | Nanci: So, how's your work?
Fredelia: Good. How about you?
Nanci: I am going to resign. A few of the new staff have already left. Obviously, a lot of similar jobs pay much better salaries.
Fredelia: But your company is huge. Can't they afford to pay the staff decent wages.
Nanci: But we have a policy of paying accordin... | Nanci talks about the plan to resign because of the low salary and Nanci's worry about the future. Fredelia suggests Nanci should think twice before the act. |
train_739 | Sasha: You'd better prepare for the examination.
Emmet: I don't think the exam will be very hard.
Sasha: You should change your attitude, or you will not pass the course.
Emmet: Maybe you're right. I have been too lazy lately. | Sasha suggests Emmet should prepare for the examination. |
train_740 | Chas: How about you, Chuck? Where did you grow up?
Chuck: Well, I was born in Ohio, but I grew up in Texas.
Chas: And when did you come to Los Angeles?
Chuck: In 1978. I went to college here.
Chas: Oh. What was your major?
Chuck: Drama. I was an actor for five years after college.
Chas: That's interesting. So why did y... | Chas asks Chuck his growing-up place and major. Now Chuck is a hairdresser. |
train_741 | John: John, I'd like you to meet Charles Brown, our new manager at the airport.
Morgana: Yes, certainly. How can I recognize him?
John: He is short, well-built, and he's got light blond hair.
Morgana: Is there anything else?
John: He has a mustache, if I remember correctly, and a light complexion.
Morgana: How old is h... | Morgana asks John to meet Charles Brown at the airport and tells him how to recognize Brown. |
train_742 | Fred: Hey! Fred, you are five minutes earlier than me today. Usually, you don't.
Bobbie: Hurry! It is time for me to steal something.
Fred: What's your meaning?
Bobbie: I am stealing vegetables at the Happy Farm.
Fred: You are a thief?
Bobbie: No, no. I mean stealing vegetables on Internet is very popular now. Many whi... | Fred is stealing vegetables at the Happy Farm, and Bobbie advises him not to be addicted to the virtual game. |
train_743 | Herman: Herman, why are you so excited?
Phelia: I have met a beautiful girl.
Herman: Have you fallen in love?
Phelia: Yes. At first sight.
Herman: Can you describe the situation at that time?
Phelia: At that time her back was ramrod straight as she sailed by, her tone is best, neither over-passionate, nor too cold.
Her... | Herman has fallen in love with a girl at first sight and he described her outlook to Phelia. |
train_744 | David: David, do you think which team will get the champion tonight?
Marv: It is hard to guess now. Both of the teams chose the excellent players this time. I guess the game will end in a tie. They are equally matched.
David: I am so nervous now. What a terrific game!
Marv: Which side are you on?
David: It's hard to sa... | David and David are watching a game. It's hard for them to guess the champion. Finally, AC wins. |
train_745 | Arlen: Mom, happy Mother's Day! A necklace for you.
Mom: What a surprise! This is the best present I've ever received.
Arlen: Thank you for your love and care over the years. I love you so much.
Mom: I love you, too.
Arlen: How about a dinner tonight? My treat.
Mom: Actually, I prefer to eat at home, and then we'll hav... | Arlen sends a necklace to Mom on Mother's Day and they'll have dinner at home. |
train_746 | Wheeler: You seem to like her very much, don't you?
Aguinaldo: I can't deny that. She is so beautiful that I fell in love with her at the first sight. I wish I knew more about her.
Wheeler: But I heard that she had a three-year-old girl.
Aguinaldo: I cannot belive that. It must be cooked up by someone. | Aguinaldo admits loving her, but Wheeler says she has a three-year-old girl. |
train_747 | Brittany: Lucy, you're back. How was your first day of school?
Lucy: It was great. I had a really good time.
Brittany: What classes did you have?
Lucy: Well, I had English from 9 o'clock to 11 o'clock, art from 12 o'clock to 2 o'clock, and math from 2 o'clock to 4 o'clock.
Brittany: What do you think about the teachers... | Lucy tells Lucy her first day of school. She has English, art, and math classes. She doesn't like her math teacher, but she likes English teacher. Lucy believes she can pass the English class with flying colors, which is a new phrase that she learned today. |
train_748 | Randee: Where did you go yesterday?
Sharl: I went to play tennis in the public park.
Randee: How often do you play tennis?
Sharl: Twice a week. How about you?
Randee: I seldom play tennis. I prefer football and basketball.
Sharl: But it is very difficult to gather a team of players together.
Randee: I usually play with... | Sharl plays tennis twice a week. Randee prefers football and basketball and usually plays with schoolmates. |
train_749 | Sondra: Hi. I'm looking for some good deals on produce.
Brett: You might want to try the mangoes.
Sondra: Can you describe a mango to me?
Brett: It's a fruit a little smaller than a grapefruit. It has a big seed in it.
Sondra: Do I eat the seed?
Brett: Maybe some animals eat the seed, but humans don't. You'd have to so... | Brett describes the shape, price, taste of mangoes to Sondra. Brett tells Sondra if the ones feel soft when pressed, they are ready to eat. |
train_750 | Steven Smith: My name is Steven Smith and I'm calling to cancel my plane ticket.
Laetitia: When was your reservation?
Steven Smith: It's 7 p. m. today.
Laetitia: Would you mind telling me the reason?
Steven Smith: I need to continue to deal with my business. I haven't finished it yet.
Laetitia: Oh, I see. Would you lik... | Laetitia helps Steven cancel the plane ticket and Steven has to pay the fee for the refund. |
train_751 | Madelin: My pal, you are so nervous recently. You don't need to be like that.
Siouxie: I am worried about that Arden will display all my drawbacks in the performance review. That will be embarrassing.
Madelin: Just use your head. If you were definitely making some big mistakes, you would be informed.
Siouxie: I had a n... | Siouxie is nervous about the performance evaluation from Arden. Madelin comforts Siouxie and thinks they did a good job in the whole period. |
train_752 | Liam: Excuse me, sir. I've made a tough decision and here is my resignation.
Don: I am sorry to hear that. Why do you want to quit?
Liam: I'm sorry to bring up my resignation at this moment, but I've decided to study abroad.
Don: All right. Welcome back anytime.
Liam: Thank you, sir. I'd like to say that I'Ve really en... | Liam brings up the resignation to Don because Liam has decided to study abroad. |
train_753 | Jeffrey: I called about that ad we saw in the paper.
Daphna: For the construction site manager?
Jeffrey: That's the one.
Daphna: What happened?
Jeffrey: You were right. It was from a headhunter. She wouldn't tell me anything without a contract.
Daphna: Well, no surprise there.
Jeffrey: No! Not at all. But, I did find o... | Jeffrey tells Daphna that Jeffrey is going to sign a contract after calling a construction site manager. |
train_754 | Linnell: Congratulations, Vivian. You won the grand prize, again.
Vivian: Isn't it just great! I just knew I'd win!
Linnell: You did? How? Did you wear red underwear again this year?
Vivian: Not only that!
Linnell: Tell me! Tell me! What's your secret? !
Vivian: OK, OK. I'll whisper it to you, but you have to promise n... | Vivian will tell Linnell her secret to win the grand prize. |
train_755 | Meredith: What's the plot of your new movie?
Karon: It's a story about a policemen who is investigating a series of strange murders. I play the part of the detective. He has to catch the killer, but there's very little evidence. It's a psychological th
Meredith: Did you enjoy making the movie? We heard stories of disag... | Karon interviews Meredith about the new movie. Meredith tells the plot of the movie and how Meredith resolves differences with others. Meredith cares what the audience thinks than critics. Meredith's stunts are all done by a stuntman. |
train_756 | Morrie: Look at this. This magazine has some guidelines for having a healthy diet.
Jacquenette: When you have finished it, I'd like to see that. I've been thinking about what I am eating recently. I want to get some more ideas about nutrition and good health.
Morrie: I've noticed that you aren't eating much junk food a... | Jacquenette eats a healthy diet and follows the principles of good nutrition. Morrie thinks the healthy diet isn't tasty but needs them to keep fit. |
train_757 | Phoebe: Hi, Mason!
Phoebe: Oh, hi, Phoebe!
Shannan: Hey, in class today I heard you have a big family.
Phoebe: That's right. I've got five brothers and six sisters.
Shannan: Wow! That's pretty big! Are you the eldest or the youngest?
Phoebe: Neither. I'm the third eldest. | Mason tells Phoebe that he has a big family. |
train_758 | Jack: Hello, 6632278.
Ann: Hi, Jack. It's me, Ann. I wasn't at school today. Have we got any homework to do for tomorrow?
Jack: Let me see. Well, we've got to do the math problems on Page 40 in our textbook.
Ann: All right. I've got it.
Jack: Then, we have to go on with our reading for English. The history teacher want... | Ann asks Jack today's homework because she wasn't at school. Jack tells her the math, English, history homework, and the upcoming science test. |
train_759 | Radcliffe: Welcome to Wanda International Cinema. Can I help you?
Hyatt: Umm... I want to know when 'Operation Red Sea' is showing today.
Radcliffe: There are 6 showings today, one in the morning, another at noon, and then 3 p.m., 6 p.m., 9 p. m., and a midnight showing.
Hyatt: OK, I want 5 tickets for the 9 p.m. showi... | Hyatt wants to buy five 'Operation Red Sea' movie tickets for 9 pm tonight, but there aren't enough. Radcliffe recommends to change the time to 6 pm or see another movie, but Hyatt refuses. Finally, Hyatt buys eight tickets for Friday with Radcliffe's help. |
train_760 | Leonardo: Hi, David! Mr. Harper has just asked me if you'd finished your project yet. It was supposed to be handed in yesterday.
David: I know. I'm just finishing it now.
Leonardo: He wanted to know if we'd done them together. I said no. What's yours on? It took me ages to do mine.
David: Well, I was really lucky. I fo... | Leonardo asks David if he has finished the project. David plans to copy the pages and charts to finish his project, and David reminds him of writing his own project. |
train_761 | Ann Winters: Today on mind matters, I'm talking to Dr. Ann Winters, an expert on human memory.. Ann, welcome to the program. Now, I suppose the first question everyone would ask is: what exactly is human memory?
Dr. Ann Winters: Well, like so many easy questions, the answer isn't very simple. Basically, human memory is... | Ann Winters have an interview with Dr. Ann Winters, an expert on human memory. Ann first explains that human memory is a compartment in people's brains to store images. She says memory can be infected by diseases or accidents and doing brain exercise can keep the brain young. Then she gives some examples of how to exer... |
train_762 | Iain: We really were lucky. We got the last available table for two---and we didn't even have a reservation! Did you see the long lines behind us?
Didi: Yeah, I'm glad that we didn't have to wait long. I'm starving!
Iain: Let's take a look at the menu so we can order. Do you want to choose an appetizer for us to shar... | Iain and Didi are lucky to get the last table without a reservation. They choose a plate of samosa, some lamb kebab, and drinks to share. Didi recommends waiting for the waiter to come. |
train_763 | Sebastien: I've heard The Hitchhiker would be on next week. I want to see it.
Jenilee: Is it horror movie?
Sebastien: Yeah, I love horror movies the most. Would you like to go with me next weekend?
Jenilee: No way. I will be scared out of my wits.
Sebastien: Well, What kind of movies do you like?
Jenilee: Er, let ... | Sebastien invites Jenilee to see a horror movie but Jenilee doesn't like. They finally decide to watch a romance and comedy one. |
train_764 | Everett: Do Mona and Jim need a new house?
Mona: No, they have a big new fancy house.
Everett: Does Jim make a lot of money?
Mona: Yes, he does. He is a science fiction writer.
Everett: Does Jim need to make more money?
Mona: Afraid so. The more the better.
Everett: What do they need all that money for?
Mona: We... | Everett and Mona are talking about Jim and Mona. Jim is a science-fiction writer and makes lots of money. He likes traveling around the world. His wife Mona is an actress who likes spending money on fancy dresses and jewelry. She also likes politics and wants to follow in his uncle's, a mayor, footsteps. |
train_765 | Jazmin: I really like the record you lent me the other day.
Ajay: I'm glad you like it.
Jazmin: And thank you very much for letting me keep it so long.
Ajay: Not at all.
Jazmin: I'm most grateful. Everyone in our class enjoyed it.
Ajay: I'm glad.
Jazmin: Would you mind my keeping it for another week? | Jazmin likes the record borrowed from Ajay and asks for another week's lending. |
train_766 | Barbee: You haven't spent much time with Sophia lately. Are you speaking to each other at the moment?
Nikki: No, we're not. We've been drifting apart for a while.
Barbee: But you two used to do everything together. I thought you really enjoyed each other's company.
Nikki: We did, but since she started her new job, a... | Barbee asks about Nikki with Sophia's friendship. Nikki says they have been drifting apart for a while because Sophia always hangs out with her new friends from work. Barbee advises to give Sophia some time, but Nikki thinks it's time to go their separate ways. |
train_767 | Steffi: My wife's birthday is today. I need some flowers.
Adena: We have lots of fresh red roses.
Steffi: How much do the roses cost?
Adena: $20 a dozen.
Steffi: That sounds good. Last year I paid $30.
Adena: Yes, you came here on the right day. They're on sale today.
Steffi: Give me a dozen.
Adena: Very good. W... | Steffi buys a dozen of roses which are on sale for his wife's birthday. |
train_768 | Oralee: I'm about to run out of business cards. I need some new ones.
Royce: We can print as many as you like. Just tell me how many.
Oralee: Two thousand should get me through the year.
Royce: Here's a form to get you started.
Oralee: My old card is perfect, so all I want you to do is copy it exactly.
Royce: I th... | Royce wants to print 2000 business cards as the old ones. The turnaround could be quicker if extra money is paid. |
train_769 | Kelley: Excuse me, sir. Could you spare a minute?
Herve: Uh, yes.
Kelley: Do you go to work by train every day?
Herve: Yes. I commute five days a week by train.
Kelley: And would you mind telling us what you think of the rail service?
Herve: It's really very good.
Kelley: Why do you say that?
Herve: Well, trains... | Kelley asks Herve's attitude towards the rail service. Herve thinks the service is good but isn't cheap, and usually has to stand. |
train_770 | Jillane: Would you like some tea or coffee?
Deanne: No, thank you. It's very late now. I won't be able to sleep well if I drink some tea or coffee.
Jillane: Then what about some water?
Deanne: Yes, please.
Jillane: Don't work too late since you are not in good health. You should be careful with your health.
Deanne: I k... | Deanne has to finish the reports and Jillane wants to help. But Deanne only wants the TV sounds to be lower. |
train_771 | Lamont: Have you ever been to the Hard Rock Cafe?
Cody: No. What is it?
Lamont: It's a rock and roll themed restaurant, but some locations are also hotels. It's a chain so cities all over the world have them. There is one in San Francisco. I was thinking about checking it out. Would you like to join me?
Cody: Sure, tha... | Lamont introduces a chain rock and roll themed restaurant named Hard Rock Cafe to Cody. Cody thinks it's amazing, and they make a schedule to go there next week. |
train_772 | Cary: Merry Christmas!
Jacquenetta: Thank you. The same to you.
Cary: Do you have any plans?
Jacquenetta: I have been invited to a friend's party, but I want to go to my uncle's. And you?
Cary: My roommate is having a party. I'll go there.
Jacquenetta: Great! Watching TV or sleeping at home is really boring.
Cary: Yes.... | It's Christmas Day. Jacquenetta wants to go to uncle's party, and Cary plans to go to the roommate's party. |
train_773 | Milt: How is travel in the 1960s different from that of the early 1900s dad?
dad: Well in the 1960s people rode in cars over wide roads. They flew in planes from Europe to America in a few hours.
Milt: What about the 1900s?
dad: In the early 1900s planes were very new, to see one was so unusual that people of a town st... | dad answers the differences between how people traveled around in the 1960s and the early 1900s and tells Milt their life is changed by history. |
train_774 | Ulla: Hi Vanessa, did you have a good weekend?
Vanessa: Oh yes, it was great. I went to see a special James Bond exhibition at the Science Museum.
Ulla: Sounds interesting. Though aren't museums a bit expensive? By paid $8 last time I went.
Vanessa: This was only 650. I did buy a guidebook as well. That was an extra 29... | Vanessa went to see a special James Bond exhibition. Ulla asks her about transportation, opening time, and food there. Ulla thinks these are great and plans to go there on the twenty-fourth. |
train_775 | Ricardo: What about giving us more money?
Joscelin: I'm sorry. But the local government doesn't have anymore money for the zoo.
Ricardo: But if we don't find a solution soon, we'll have to close it. And the zoo was part of the city. It's a tourist attraction.
Joscelin: Yes, but that's the point. It simply isn't attract... | Ricardo wants Joscelin to give more money to support the zoo. Joscelin suggests finding a different solution, such as asking for a company's help, and Joscelin has some company bosses' names. |
train_776 | Gale: Put on the helmet, please.
Sisile: Do we need to put on the jackets too?
Gale: You ' d better, to protect your clothes. Now please watch your step.
Sisile: Thank you. Is the production line fully automated?
Gale: Well, not fully automated.
Sisile: I see. How do you control the quality?
Gale: All products have to ... | Gale shows Sisile production line and answers Sisile's questions about automation, product checks, monthly output, and the percentage of rejects. |
train_777 | Selig: I'm here to conduct the annual census of foreigners living in Beijing. This is my service ID card.
Menard: OK. What do you want to know?
Selig: We only need to verify your information against our records.
Menard: OK.
Selig: Please show me your passport and Residence Permit.
Menard: Here you are.
Selig: How long ... | Selig comes to conduct the annual census of foreigners living in Beijing and needs to verify Menard's information against the records. |
train_778 | Ignacio: Do you have anything to do after this?
Fonz: No, I don't.
Ignacio: Shall we drop in somewhere for a couple of drinks?
Fonz: That sounds like a good idea.
Ignacio: I know a very interesting place.
Fonz: Oh, do you? Good. | Ignacio invites Fonz to have some drinks. |
train_779 | Celia: Hey Eve, how are you?
Eve: I'm fine, Celia. And you?
Celia: I'm ok. I'm so busy!
Eve: Do you have a lot of homework?
Celia: Yes. Don't you?
Eve: Of course I do!
Celia: Which class are you working on right now?
Eve: I'm studying for my chemistry exam tomorrow.
Celia: Are you in Mrs. Green's class?
Eve: Yes. Are y... | Eve and Celia find they have the same exam tomorrow, so they decide to study together. |
train_780 | Ginevra: There is a wonderful opera today. I'd like to see it.
Hildy: I do not like the play with complicated plot. What's on today?
Ginevra: 'The sound of music'. This music is known by everybody and is suitable for all ages. It is about a happy family without sex, violence or bad language.
Hildy: I know that. I have ... | Ginevra tells Hildy an opera called 'The sound of music' is on today. They talk about it and both like it, so they decide to watch it together. |
train_781 | Cody: It's a beautiful day, isn't it?
Linus: Yes, isn't it.
Cody: Do you know the temperature today?
Linus: It's beautiful 75 degrees.
Cody: How nice. I hope the weather will stay like this for the whole week. I'm going on the canoe trip this weekend.
Linus: Not a good plan. The TV weather forecast says the hurricane i... | Cody's going on the canoe trip this weekend, however, Linus tells Cody the hurricane is coming. Cody'll follow Linus's idea to make plans after listening to the weather temperature. |
train_782 | Ev: Hello, Mike, long time no see. How's everything going?
Mike: Not bad. Thank you. You look great today. And how is your husband?
Ev: He caught a cold yesterday, but he feels much better now.
Mike: Well, I'm glad to hear that. Please give my regards to him.
Ev: I sure will. Thanks. | Ev's husband caught a cold. Mike expresses regards to him. |
train_783 | Gui: what's your opinion about childless couples? Will you choose to have no kids?
Ivonne: to be honest, I wouldn't.
Gui: why? Do you have to make a choice now?
Ivonne: not really. But it has puzzled me for a long time.
Gui: what's the puzzle?
Ivonne: my husband and I prefer to have no kids, but my mother-in-law is ver... | Ivonne tells Gui that she doesn't want a child while her mother-in-law wants grandkids. Ivonne doesn't want kids to spoil her happiness. Gui thinks kids are the glue that keeps a family together. |
train_784 | Zoe: Where are you going this weekend?
Meredithe: I'm going to Hainan.
Zoe: Oh really? It'll be nice and warm there. Have you been there before?
Meredithe: Yes, actually it's my second visit. I was there last October.
Zoe: I see. What's it like there?
Meredithe: Well, the life style is much more relaxed than here in th... | Meredithe tells Zoe Meredithe will have a second visit to Hainan this weekend. |
train_785 | JoAnn: Who is it?
Rafe: Supervisor. Open the door.
JoAnn: Wait a sec.
Rafe: What are you doing here?
JoAnn: We're watching a football match. What's the matter?
Rafe: Your neighbors complained that you were so noisy that they can't sleep.
JoAnn: I'm sorry about this.
Rafe: Please turn down the TV. And not another shout ... | The supervisor warns JoAnn not to make noise, which disturbs their neighbors' sleep. |
train_786 | Aubrey: Did you ever take History 231?
Natalina: Yeah. Last semester.
Aubrey: Who was the professor?
Natalina: It was Professor Johnson.
Aubrey: I have him this semester. What do you think about him?
Natalina: He's a terrible instructor and demands a lot, but fortunately, he's an easy grader.
Aubrey: What did you end u... | Natalina tells Aubrey the professor of History 231 is demanding during the semester but gives better grades than test scores. Aubrey, who at first wants to quit the course, feels relieved. |
train_787 | Avery: Waiter, bring me the menu, will you?
Waiter: Just a moment, I'm coming. ( ten minutes later ). Now, what would you like?
Avery: I'd like to see the menu. Would you get me one, please?
Waiter: Yes, certainly. Here you are.
Avery: Thank you. Ah! But this is in French. Would you mind giving me the English menu?
Wai... | Waiter brings Avery a menu as Avery requests. Avery needs more time to order. The waiter reminds Avery to decide soon because they are busy. |
train_788 | Malorie: You have any ideas as to what you want to do this weekend?
Zollie: I'm going to the movie theater with my friend. What are you going to do?
Malorie: I'm not quite sure yet.
Zollie: How about you see a movie with me and my friend?
Malorie: What movie are you and your friend planning on watching?
Zollie: Not sur... | Zollie will see a movie with friends this weekend. Zollie asks Malorie to come together, but Malorie refuses. |
train_789 | Abbie: Can you believe her? She is not even a hundred pounds and she is going off on how she wants to go on a diet.
Irina: Tell me about it. If I was as small as her, I wouldn't think about going on a diet.
Abbie: Me too. But what are we going to do? I have been on 4 different diets and I can't seem to lose weight.
Iri... | Abbie and Irina are overweight and don't know how to lose weight. Abbie puts up the idea of going on a diet with a friend to back up. Abbie agrees, and they decide to have a try. |
train_790 | Jermaine: Passport and Embarkation card please.
Mariquilla: Here you are, sir.
Jermaine: Where are you from?
Mariquilla: I am from China.
Jermaine: Did you have anything to declare?
Mariquilla: No, nothing.
Jermaine: Would you open this suitcase, please?
Mariquilla: Sure.
Jermaine: Let me take a look at this bag. Can y... | Jermaine checks Mariquilla's suitcase and lets Mariquilla pay tax for the camera, though it is for personal use. |
train_791 | Darryl: What happens if we make a deal and thirty to sixty days after delivery the price goes down and you didn't get the best possible price? How do I handle that?
Noam: Well, these things happens, I know that. You just have to stay straight with me.
Darryl: Right! So how do I do that? What will make you happy?
Noam: ... | Darryl wants to know what should do if the price goes down after making the deal. Noam asks Darryl to report to Noam if there's any change in the items they do business on, so Noam can make a fully informed decision. |
train_792 | John: Hello, may I speak to Mr. Robert the Human Resources Manager?
Andonis: Wait a minute. I will get him here. Sorry, he is busy doing something. Why don't you give him a ring later?
John: OK, that's fine. Thank you.
Andonis: You are welcome. | John'll ring Mr. Robert later for he's busy. |
train_793 | Wright: Good morning, can I help you?
Jack Remington: Yes, I'd like to check out.
Wright: Yes, of course sir. What's your name and your room number, PLS?
Jack Remington: Jack Remington, room 1408.
Wright: Ok, here is your bill, Mr. Remington.
Jack Remington: Which of these is my bill?
Wright: Oh, I am sorry sir. I forg... | Wright serves Jack Remington to check out and gives him the bill. Wright explains to Jack that they made a mistake in his bill and have corrected it. |
train_794 | Wallis: Can I help you with something?
Paule: I need to cancel one of my accounts.
Wallis: Is there a problem with it?
Paule: I don't need it anymore.
Wallis: What would you like to do with all the money in this account?
Paule: Just transfer it over to my remaining account.
Wallis: I can do that.
Paule: That would be g... | Paule asks Wallis to cancel one of Paule's account and transfer the money to Paule's remaining account. |
train_795 | Annie: Hello, Steven. Annie said that you and Julia have had a quarrel, haven't you?
Steven: That's true. We had an argument yesterday. She blamed me for not preparing the supper that day, but it was her turn to cook the dinner.
Annie: That's the reason why you fought?
Steven: Yes.
Annie: You two are always quarrelling... | Steven tells Annie he argued with Julia yesterday. Steven regrets a little now but he won't apologize. |
train_796 | Marlowe: How was your appraisal with the boss?
Stephenie: Oh it was really good. Do you know, he's the nicest boss I'Ve had here.
Marlowe: Yes, I think he's the most relaxed person in management.
Stephenie: What's more, he said I was the hardest working person in the office!
Marlowe: That's good. Maybe you'll get promo... | Marlowe and Stephenie think the boss is nice, and Stephenie's happy with the boss's praise. |
train_797 | Lissi: Can I help you?
Ossie: Thank you, but I'm just looking around. How much does this skirt cost?
Lissi: This is the new style. Two hundred and twenty-eight.
Ossie: May I try it on?
Lissi: Of course, please.
Ossie: Can you give me a better deal?
Lissi: Two hundred and ten yuan. It is the lowest price.
Ossie: Well, I... | Ossie buys a skirt for 180 yuan after bargaining for it with Lissi. |
train_798 | Sue: Dan, did you want to see me?
Dan: Oh, yes, Sue, please sit down. We need some help.
Sue: What can I do?
Dan: Look at this schedule. There are four conferences in April. And there aren't enough representatives to cover all of them.
Sue: But I am not on the executive staff.
Dan: I know, but you have studied manageme... | Dan wants Sue to represent them to attend a conference in Seattle. He tells her the things needed to learn and the overall guidelines that apply to international conferences. Sue can find the country-specific information by calling that country's embassy or consulate. |
train_799 | Carla: So, how are things going, Steve?
Steve: Well, to be honest Carla, I was feeling great on Saturday, but I started to feel sick Sunday afternoon. I thought I'd get better, but I feel worse than before. And I'm really worried because I'm scheduled to give a presentation at work on Friday, so I have to be better by ... | Steve tells Carla he feels sick since Sunday and he has to recover before his presentation on Friday. He got some medicine from the doctor but it doesn't help. Carla recommends him to try her mom's herbal tea, which is more effective. |
train_800 | Emmit: My camera has broken down. I'm thinking of buying a new one.
Hulda: Try MA-205. You won't regret it.
Emmit: I know this model is of a good quality and design but it's too expensive.
Hulda: You can buy a cheaper one on the Internet.
Emmit: On the Internet? How?
Hulda: Use a search engine and search for cheap MA-2... | Hulda recommends Emmit to buy a cheaper MA-205 on the Internet by using a search engine. |
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