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train_7001 | Leia: I wish I could play music like you. When did you learn to play the guitar?
Nadeen: Oh, I've been playing since I was 8 and I'm 17 years old now. During that time I learned to play the drum too.
Leia: What about it? That must be really difficult.
Nadeen: In the beginning it really was, but after a few lessons, I g... | Nadeen tells Leia Nadeen plays guitar from age 8 but Nadeen thinks playing the piano is the most difficult. |
train_7002 | Reeta: Hello, Mike. What are you doing in this part of London?
Mike: Well, in fact I'm looking for a flat round here.
Reeta: A flat? Do you want to move?
Mike: Yes, actually. Believe it or not, Mandy and I are getting married.
Reeta: It's great. Congratulations. When did you decide?
Mike: Only last week. It was when we... | Mike tells Reeta he will rent a flat because he's getting married and has not enough money. Reeta says Reeta's brother lent Reeta some money to buy the flat. Mike will turn to his family as well. |
train_7003 | Bruce: Did you grab everything from the car? We should check before we leave this area. We have a long day of hiking ahead of us.
Normie: Yes, I did it already. Where should we go now?
Bruce: We're going up to the top part of the mountain.
Normie: Is that where we get the tickets?
Bruce: Yeah, it's about a 20-minute wa... | Bruce and Normie are waiting to get the tickets and it'll take 3 hours to hike from there to the top. They are excited to see the lake that changes color throughout the year. |
train_7004 | Jack: How do you spend these long winter evenings, Maggie?
Maggie: At home. I don't go out in winter. It's warm and pleasant indoors and I hate going out in the cold.
Jack: Do you find it rather boring staying at home? I like going to cinemas in theaters.
Maggie: Oh no Jack. I don't find it boring. I listen to the radi... | Maggie spends winter evenings staying at home. Jack thinks it's boring but Maggie enjoys it. |
train_7005 | Ned: Excuse me, are you going to buy that textbook?
Rosemonde: Well, yeah, I need it for a class. But it's awfully expensive.
Ned: Oh, we must be in the same class! Civil engineering?
Rosemonde: Yes, that's the one!
Ned: Were you there last Friday for the first class?
Rosemonde: Yes. I only moved here last Monday, and ... | Ned and Rosemonde find they are in the same class. The textbook is expensive, so they decide to share the cost and use the textbook together. |
train_7006 | Ric: I got something really special in the mail today. It's about classes to help you set up your own Internet business. Doesn't that sound fun?
Cathie: Oh, gosh! I don't know, just how much are these classes?
Ric: $500 for 5 classes. But they guarantee that you'll have your business set up on a website before your don... | Ric wants to take classes helping people set up internet businesses. Cathie thinks the classes are expensive and it's a sweet investment. |
train_7007 | Rayner: Hello, I'm from the students' union. We're doing a survey of students' eating habits. Would you mind if I ask you a few questions?
Madonna: Not at all.
Rayner: What's your favorite food?
Madonna: Hamburgers and french fries.
Rayner: What's your least favorite food?
Madonna: I never eat carrots and fish.
Rayner:... | Rayner's from the students' union and asking Madonna some questions to do a survey of students' eating habits. Madonna answers all the questions. |
train_7008 | Andres: Good evening. Do you have any rooms available at the moment?
Christian: Yes, we do. How many nights do you want to stay?
Andres: 4. If it's possible.
Christian: OK, let me see. I'm sorry, sir. I'm afraid we can only give you a room for 2 nights. It's a very busy period right now. We're almost fully booked these... | Andres wants a room for four nights, but Christian can only give 2 nights so Andres will just stay for tonight then. Christian tells Andres the pool is closed but the gym is still open. |
train_7009 | Napoleon: I need my minibar restocked.
Janelle: Everything is gone, sir?
Napoleon: There's not a drop left of anything.
Janelle: Is there anything in particular you want?
Napoleon: Yes, the Perrier and the Jim Beam hit the spot. Let me have three more of each.
Janelle: Got it. Anything else?
Napoleon: I really liked th... | Napoleon asks Janelle for some drinks and apples to get Napoleon's minibar restocked. |
train_7010 | Diandra: I think that you look very cute today.
JoAnn: Is that right? This is a brand new outfit.
Diandra: What store did you get it from?
JoAnn: I went to Macy's and picked it out.
Diandra: I love your outfit right now.
JoAnn: Well, I think you look nice today too.
Diandra: Thanks. I found these new shoes earlier at t... | Diandra and JoAnn admire each other's outfit today and talk about dressing. Diandra compliments JoAnn's outfit and JoAnn praises Diandra's shoes. |
train_7011 | Shawn: Oh!!! I have a horrible toothache.
Libbie: You should go to the dentist.
Shawn: I hate dentists.
Libbie: Well, suffer then. If you have a toothache, you have to go to the dentist.
Shawn: It always hurts. I hate going.
Libbie: Stop being such a baby. If it really hurts that much, just let them knock you out.
Shaw... | Shawn has a toothache. Libbie persuades Shawn into seeing a dentist. |
train_7012 | Darren: What should I do to prepare for a job interview?
Simonette: An understanding of the basic workings of a company and the services or goods it provides is essential. Do you have that?
Darren: Sort of, but I could know more, I guess.
Simonette: With that understanding, you can figure out what your company is looki... | Darren asks Simonette what to prepare for a job interview. Simonette considers it important to understand basic workings and advises Darren to pay attention to clothes and be prompt. |
train_7013 | Xaviera: Hello, hot water overflowed from the bathtub. Would you help me?
Marijo: Would you turn off the tap?
Xaviera: I did it.
Marijo: Then will you put all the towels under the bathroom door.
Xaviera: Ok, I will.
Marijo: I will have our housekeeper come right away.
Xaviera: I am sorry, I was too tired to fall asleep... | Xaviera asks Marijo for help because hot water overflowed from Xaviera's bathtub. Xaviera was too tired to notice the water but Xaviera is willing to compensate. |
train_7014 | Monica: Excuse me, could you please show me the way to the human resource department?
Cathrin: Yeah, but have you made an appointment ahead?
Monica: Yes, of course. I am Monica. I have made an appointment with your HR manager.
Cathrin: Just a minute please. I ' ll make a call to the HR office. Yes, they confirm your ap... | Monica has made an appointment with the HR manager. Monica confirms her appointment and shows her the way. |
train_7015 | Marietta: hello! What are you reading about in the newspaper?
Krysta: hello! I was exhausted form studying, so I decided to read the newspaper to relax. Unfortunately, the news is so depressing. There has been another murder in the city center. I ' m shocked that the pole
Marietta: people are starting to get frightened... | Krysta and Marietta discuss the news from the newspaper. They are scared that there has been another murder in the city center. Krysta also tells Marietta that a girl got enough money to treat her disease and a man won the lottery. |
train_7016 | Wesley: I hear you are expecting your family.
Nick: Yes, my parents, and soon my brother as well.
Wesley: I didn't know you had a brother.
Nick: Oh, yes, he is two years older than me. He lives in New Zealand so I don't see him that often.
Wesley: Oh, nice. Is he coming on his own or with the family?
Nick: His son is c... | Nick tells Wesley Nick's family is coming. Nick talks about Nick's brother's family and says Nick's parents are already here and Nick's brother and nephew will arrive on Monday. |
train_7017 | Shannon: Do you know that the dolphin is the most intelligent animal in the world?
Dionis: Yes. Dolphins have a big brain and they are very smart. They are also the fastest swimmers in the world.
Shannon: They must be amazing animals.
Dionis: They are. I read a story about a dolphin saving a A from drowning in the sea.... | Shannon and Dionis agree that dolphins are smart and amazing because they're the fastest swimmers and they understand men. |
train_7018 | Bob: Those are the headlines for today, and now for the international weather report with Mike Sanderson.
Mike Sanderson: Thank you, Bob! This past week has been the beginning of Armageddon for many, a series of unprecedented meteorological events occurred around the world. In Switzerland, a major avalanche was reporte... | Bob is joined by Mike Sanderson and Mike gives a detailed international weather report. Mike says that a series of unprecedented meteorological events occurred and caused billions of losses. |
train_7019 | Modestine: God, I didn't realize. I didn't, I didn't know. . .
Stefano: . . . Who you were with? I didn't know whom you were with.
Modestine: Excuse me?
Stefano: Sorry, it's from the Godfather. It's when the, when the movie producer realizes Tom Higgins had emissary of Vito Corleone, it's just before the horse's head e... | Modestine suspects that Stefano is spying on Modestine and is angry with Stefano. Stefano denies and explains to Modestine that Stefano just wants to buy some children's books which can only be found in Modestine's book store in the neighborhood. |
train_7020 | Frank: Melissa? I'd like to invite you to my wife's birthday party.
Melissa: Thanks, Frank. I'd love to come. When is it?
Frank: Her birthday is on the 9th. We're going to have dinner at a Mexican restaurant, and then maybe go out dancing.
Melissa: Sounds like fun. You can count me in! Just give me directions to the re... | Frank invites Melissa to his wife's birthday party. Melissa accepts. |
train_7021 | Steven: Hi, Mrs. Henderson.
Mrs. Henderson: Hi, Steven. Do you have time and chat with me?
Steven: Of course I have plenty of time. What's new?
Mrs. Henderson: The new couple next door divorced. Have you heard about it?
Steven: No. The Hills? Who filed for divorce first?
Mrs. Henderson: I guess it Is Mrs. Hill. She sue... | Mrs. Henderson tells Steven that the Hills divorced but Steven asks her not to gossip. |
train_7022 | Tess: Does she make any sense to you?
Gayle: No. It's all Greek to me.
Tess: She's speaking French, not Greek.
Gayle: I know that. I mean I couldn't understand her at all.
Tess: Me neither. All I have to do is study French hard.
Gayle: I wish you the best of luck. | Tess and Gayle can't understand a woman speaking in French. Tess decides to study French hard. |
train_7023 | Lora: How do you usually spend your time, now that you'Ve retired?
Godfry: Well, I nearly always get up at dawn. I don't like sleeping in late. The days are longer in summer than in winter, so I get up in summer. I usually do some exercise when I get up.
Lora: What do you have for breakfast?
Godfry: I usually have cere... | Godfry tells Lora how Godfry spends Godfry's mornings and afternoons after retirement. Godfry usually gets up early, does housework in the morning, and plays sports with friends in the afternoon. |
train_7024 | Tyson: You see that chick over there?
Josi: The one in the red shirt?
Tyson: Yeah. Isn't she hot?
Josi: She's alright.
Tyson: Just alright? !? She's hot!
Josi: Why don't you go talk to her?
Tyson: You think she's out of my league?
Josi: Hell no! You're just a chicken that's all.
Tyson: C'mon. I get nervous when I talk ... | Josi encourages Tyson to talk to a hot girl. Tyson is at first timid but finally decides to try. |
train_7025 | Marielle: Jack and Mary broke up.
Mary: it's so sad. They had been together for only two months. Do you know what the matter was?
Marielle: Mary said Jack was cheating on her. Jack was seeing a girl from his hometown. One day, Mary saw them holding hands and ended the relationship immediately.
Mary: really? I'm very su... | Marielle tells Mary that Jack and Mary broke up because Jack was cheating on Mary. Mary thinks they are not suitable together because of different personalities and they hope Mary will recover soon. |
train_7026 | Sophey: A funny thing happened to me the other day.
Denys: Oh, yes?
Sophey: I was just thinking about someone I went to school with, this boy I was quite friendly with in third grade. We used to hang out together - he lived next door - but then my parents moved and I changed schools and never saw him again.
Denys: Mmm.... | Sophey tells Denys that Sophey accidentally met the man whom Sophey was exactly thinking of. Sophey went to school with the man in third grade. |
train_7027 | Jacquelyn: What's the matter? You don't look well.
Yvonne: I am worried.
Jacquelyn: What about?
Yvonne: My exam.
Jacquelyn: Oh, is that all?
Yvonne: I feel very nervous about it.
Jacquelyn: Don't worry about it. Try to look on the bright sight of things. | Yvonne is worried about Yvonne's exam. Jacquelyn consoles Yvonne. |
train_7028 | Orelie: It's terrible how things have changed. You remember there used to be trees on all these hills.
Lorelei: Really? There aren't many left now.
Orelie: No, they've all been cut down and now all the soil is washing away.
Lorelei: Were there any animals in the forest?
Orelie: Yes, I can remember it very well that the... | Orelie and Lorelei talk about environmental changes. Orelie says trees have been cut down and animals have left. |
train_7029 | Marika: We came too early. There're still three hours before the performance starts.
Evania: I know. Sorry, I shouldn't have rushed you, but I just couldn't stay at home and wait.
Marika: Never mind. What about taking a look around the theater?
Evania: Why not? I'd love to do that.
Marika: Here we go. There is a museum... | Marika and Evania came too early for a performance, so they go to visit a museum of the Beijing Opera art. Marika introduces the handmade costumes to Evania and takes Evania to hear people practicing operas. |
train_7030 | Kathye: Good morning, John. Have you finished reading the novel by Dickens borrowed from the library?
John: No. I caught a cold two days ago. I only finish reading half of it.
Kathye: I'm sorry to hear that. How are you feeling now?
John: I'm feeling better today.
Kathye: How many days do you plan to finish reading it?... | John tells Kathye that he needs three more days to finish reading a book because of a cold. |
train_7031 | Mariejeanne: Oh!
Harry: What fools we were!
Mariejeanne: To think of it! All my old silver! It meant so much to me.
Harry: And my new car. To think that he simply drove off with everything in my car. That's what hurts me most.
Mariejeanne: What's so terrible too, is the fools we've made of ourselves.
Harry: I hardly da... | Mariejeanne and Harry's properties were stolen by a man they helped and they feel miserable. |
train_7032 | Susan: Good morning.
Brietta: Ah, hello. Do you have a service for buying Traveller's Cheques?
Susan: Yes, we do. How can I help? I can give you a simple introduction, if you'd like?
Brietta: That would be wonderful.
Susan: We usually recommend our clients buy US Dollar Traveller's Cheques, as they can be exchanged for... | Brietta wants to buy Traveller's Cheques and Susan gives a simple introduction. Finally, Brietta decides to purchase 500 US dollars worth of Traveller's Cheques. |
train_7033 | Vinni: May I help you?
Charline: My daughter. She is missing. I don't know where she is.
Vinni: What dose she look like?
Charline: She has blond hair and blue eyes.
Vinni: What was she wearing?
Charline: She has a yellow dress on and red sneakers.
Vinni: When did you last see her?
Charline: I just saw her down the stre... | Charline comes to Vinni to report that Charline's daughter is missing. Vinni asks about her appearance and whereabouts. |
train_7034 | Mary Kelly: May I help you?
Mr. Zhuang: Yes, I'm looking for a job as a clerk typist in English.
Mary Kelly: I'm Mary Kelly. May I ask your name?
Mr. Zhuang: My name is B. How are you, Miss Kelly?
Mary Kelly: I'm glad to meet you, Mr. Zhuang. Sit down, please.
Mr. Zhuang: Thank you, Miss Kelly.
Mary Kelly: What are you... | Mr. Zhuang wants a job as a clerk typist and tells Miss Kelly his typing speed. Miss Kelly thinks Mr. Zhuang is good and will take him to the manager. |
train_7035 | John: OK darling, I got some pizzas, potato chips, hot dogs and lots of cheese!
Kelly: Oh John, I thought we said we would start eating right! Remember? Our new healthy lifestyle? That's all junk food!
John: Humph! Right, so what did you get?
Kelly: Well, healthy food, of course! I got some whole wheat bread, skimmed m... | John got some junk food, while Kelly bought healthy food and tells John it's environmentally-friendly, but John finds Kelly also bought doughnuts. |
train_7036 | Riki: Does your chicken taste all right?
Lorelei: The chicken tastes wonderful, but it is kind of dry. Is your fish OK?
Riki: My fish has good seasoning but is a little dry.
Lorelei: It seems as if they got busy and left it sitting before it got to us.
Riki: Yes, maybe they are short-handed in the kitchen tonight.
Lore... | Riki and Lorelei are unsatisfied with the food they ordered and want to tell the waiter. |
train_7037 | Jeralee: Hi. Are you new in this class?
Aryn: Yes, I am. I really don't know anyone.
Jeralee: Did you just arrive in this country? You look a little nervous.
Aryn: No. I was here last semester, but I didn't find out about this class in time. So I'm taking it this semester.
Jeralee: I took this course last semester too.... | Aryn is new to a class. Jeralee offers Aryn some information about the class and will help Aryn study. Aryn is grateful. |
train_7038 | Lenora: Yeah, I'Ve just moved here, and I'd like to activate my cell phone, and I'm not sure if I should go with a prepaid plan, or a monthly rate plan.
Tel-Mobile: I see. Well, can I have a look at your phone? Unfortunately, this phone can't be used in the US. it's not compatible with our 3G network.
Lenora: What? Rea... | Lenora comes to Tel-Mobile to activate Lenora's cell phone and discusses with Tel-Mobile about the service plans. Tel-Mobile introduces their special Mega Value forty dollar plan and Lenora is interested in it. |
train_7039 | Sid: Gongshan Development Co. , Ltd. may I help you?
Mrs. Wang: I'd like to speak to your export manager, please.
Sid: May I ask who's calling, please?
Mrs. Wang: This is Mrs. Wang, from Jane coper.
Sid: I'm sorry Mrs. wang, but Mr. Fu is not in at the moment.
Mrs. Wang: When will he come back, do you know?
Sid: I supp... | Mrs Wang calls to speak to Mr. Fu but he isn't available. Mrs. Wang will tell Mr. Fu she has called. |
train_7040 | Perle: Have you seen Bill recently?
Daisy: Yes. He's in hospital with a bad back. One morning, he just couldn't get out of bed. His wife called an ambulance and they took him to hospital. He's been there for a few days now.
Perle: Daisy's in hospital too. She god food poisoning last week. She thinks she got it from som... | Perle and Daisy are talking about the physical conditions of their friends, their relatives, and themselves. Perle got a nasty bruise on Perle's hand, and Daisy got a splinter. |
train_7041 | Elene: You are from Japan, aren't you?
Ophelie: Oh, yes!
Elene: I love Japan a lot.
Ophelie: I am glad to hear that.
Elene: Let's go to another place where my friend is working, let me pay here.
Ophelie: Thank you, I'll pay next then.
Elene: Oh, I must be going now ; it was nice talking with you.
Ophelie: Check, please... | Elene chats with Ophelie and leaves. Ophelie pays their bill and is surprised that it's too high. |
train_7042 | Erl: To start with, may I ask why you chose to work at our company?
Jana: First, you have had an impressive growth record, ever since the company had been founded for half a century. Second, I can improve myself by working here.
Erl: Well, please look at the employment contract. I'd like to go over the main details aga... | Jana tells Erl that Jana chose the job because of the company's impressive growth record and chances of improvement. Then they go over some details of the contract. Erl tells Jana about the medical plan and overtime payment. |
train_7043 | Ronny: Do you have the letter of approval of employment?
Jocelin: No, I haven't got one. My employment petition hasn't been approved yet.
Ronny: In that case, you are not allowed to work in China, until you get the employment petition.
Jocelin: Ok, I see. | Ronny tells Jocelin Jocelin isn't allowed to work in China without an employment petition. |
train_7044 | Chloette: That was a beautiful car. It's a new car, but it's totaled.
Davidson: Well, your insurance covers sufficient money to replace it. So you don't need to worry.
Chloette: I don't think I could afford that kind of car again. I think I'll have to choose something that is not as hard to replace.
Davidson: Since you... | Chloette discusses with Davidson about the insurance of Chloette's damaged car and finally decides on full coverage. |
train_7045 | Dolores: Did you hear about Joe? She hasn't eaten for days.
Mary: Why? What's eating her?
Dolores: Love sick. You know who she's in love with?
Mary: I don't have the slightest idea.
Dolores: Someone you're living with.
Mary: What? Not my Dad, I hope!?
Dolores: Come on, Mary, it's your brother, Jack.
Mary: No kidding! J... | Dolores tells Mary that Joe's in love with Mary's brother Jack. Mary is surprised and thinks Jack only loves his stamp collection. |
train_7046 | Garwood: Ben, what are you doing?
Ben: Well, I would say that I'm just drifting - - - here, in the pool.
Garwood: Why?
Ben: Well, it's very comfortable just to drift here.
Garwood: Have you thought about graduate school?
Ben: No.
Garwood: Would you mind telling me then, what were those four years of college for? What w... | Garwood questions Ben for his indulgence in entertainment and urges him to work hard. |
train_7047 | Bryan: Next please. Hello. How can I help you?
Devondra: I'd like to buy a ticket for New York.
Bryan: Would you like one way or round trip?
Devondra: Round trip.
Bryan: When will you be leaving?
Devondra: When does the next plane leave?
Bryan: In about 2 hours.
Devondra: I'd like a ticket for that flight please.
Bryan... | Devondra buys a round trip air ticket to New York with Bryan's assistance. |
train_7048 | Gwyneth: I want to buy some running shoes. Maybe New Balance.
Adolphus: Why do you need running shoes? You aren't a runner.
Gwyneth: But I exercise at the club. And I use the stepping machine. So I need good running shoes.
Adolphus: That's not the same. Maybe you want to buy running-shoe-style shoes, but not real runni... | Gwyneth wants to buy the best running shoes no matter how much they would cost. Adolphus tells Gwyneth the difference between running-shoe-style shoes and real running shoes and persuades Gwyneth not to waste money on the best running shoes because it's unnecessary but Gwyneth wouldn't listen. |
train_7049 | Tobye: Where did you say you found your schoolbag?
Murphy: It was lying under a tree between the language lab and the library building.
Tobye: How do you like this bag?
Murphy: Yah! It's strong and wonderfully designed.
Tobye: How much is it?
Murphy: 69 dollars and 50 cents.
Tobye: I'll take one tomorrow. Oh. It's 6:30... | Tobye asks Murphy about Murphy's schoolbag and when the weather will be announced. |
train_7050 | Mary: Are you there, Mary?
Micheline: I'm back. My bid on the Buddha is still the highest!
Mary: How much is my stamp?
Micheline: Don't you want to hear more about my statue?
Mary: Don't get ahead of yourself. Fat boy isn't yours yet.
Micheline: His name is not fat boy! You can be so rude sometimes. | Mary talks about her statue but Micheline only cares about Micheline's stamp. |
train_7051 | Patty: I'm going to the beauty parlor. Do you want to come too?
Julianne: Sure. Let's go. What are you going to have done?
Patty: I want to have a foot massage and haircut.
Julianne: A foot massage sounds like a great idea. They are very relaxing. I'd also like to have a mudpack on my face. It's supposed to help wit... | Patty invites Julianne to a beauty parlor. They are planning to have several expensive beauty treatments to relieve working stress. |
train_7052 | Maura: Why have you decided to change jobs?
Pamelina: I hope to change because my current job is not within my chosen field. Since my major was international banking, I really hope to work at a bank.
Maura: Then, why do you want to work for our bank since it's a new establishment in Shanghai?
Pamelina: Because your ... | Pamelina tells Maura Pamelina wants the job because it fits in Pamelina's major and Pamelina might have more opportunities. Maura says the work is hard but Pamelina doesn't mind. |
train_7053 | Higgins: How are Zina's new programmers working out?
Zina: I hate to admit it, but they're good. And fast. The Filipino kid is a genius.
Higgins: So you'll make the Stars. com deadline, and have us up and running next week?
Zina: It'll be close, but we'll make it.
Higgins: Good. After Stars. com starts paying us, w... | Higgins and Zina talk about how their company is working and the possible changes. |
train_7054 | Jimmy: Bye, mom!
Lindsy: Wait, Jimmy, it's cold outside. Put a hat on!
Jimmy: OK. Bye!
Lindsy: No, wait, you will be too cold without mittens.
Jimmy: Alright. See ya!
Lindsy: Hold on, with that wind, you're going to catch a cold. Wear this scarf.
Jimmy: Ok, see you after school. . .
Lindsy: Oh. . . and ear muffs... | Jimmy is leaving for school but his mother insists on adding clothes to him until he is out of breath. |
train_7055 | Wendell: Hey, I just finished reading a great book. It's about Steve Jobs.
Dana: Really? But there are so many books about him now. What makes the one you read so special?
Wendell: Well, the one I read is by Walter Isaacson. It's different from the others, because Steve Jobs himself asked Isaacson to write it.
Dana: Uh... | Wendell shares a book about Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson with Dana. Wendell tells Dana the book has a lot of personal information about Steve Jobs and Wendell is surprised that Steve Jobs was sensitive. Dana feels like reading the book. |
train_7056 | Ardelis: Hi, sorry I'm late.
Bob: I have just arrived here too.
Ardelis: I plan to drive my car, but Bob has to meet his mother at the airport.
Bob: You came here by bus?
Ardelis: No, by taxi. But there was a jam on the way.
Bob: OK, be seated please.
Ardelis: Thanks a lot, but why do you call me to meet here?
Bob: I h... | Ardelis apologizes to Bob for being late for their meeting because of the traffic jam. Bob wants to ask Ardelis for help but they order food first. |
train_7057 | Blakeley: Mr. Parker. When did you arrive home yesterday evening?
Mr. Parker: At about 8:00 o'clock?
Blakeley: What did you do right after you entered your flat?
Mr. Parker: Well, I washed my hands and then watched the Sports News.
Blakeley: When did you have supper?
Mr. Parker: At about 8:45 I guess.
Blakeley: Did you... | Blakeley questions Mr. Parker about Mr. Parker's whereabouts yesterday evening and accuses Mr. Parker of robbing a bank. |
train_7058 | Rudy Randolph: I made a reservation earlier this week, but I have to cancel it.
Webster: No problem, sir. Just tell me your name, phone number, and date of reservation.
Rudy Randolph: Great! I'm Rudy Randolph, 818-555-1234, and my reservation was for April 9 to 15.
Webster: Okay, sir, let me hit the delete button, and ... | Rudy asks Rudy Randolph to cancel his reservation for April 9 to 15. |
train_7059 | Sybilla: Believe it or not, tea is the most popular beverage in the world after water.
Paulie: Well, people from Asia to Europe all enjoy tea.
Sybilla: Right. And China is the homeland of tea.
Paulie: Yes, Chinese people love drinking tea so much. Some even claim they can't live without tea.
Sybilla: Do you know there ... | Sybilla tells Paulie tea is the most popular beverage and they talk about the categories of Chinese tea. Paulie then invites Sybilla to a teahouse. |
train_7060 | Ramonda: I am an eloquent speaker in the classroom. But when I face a stranger outside, I get tongue-tied and nothing comes out.
Inigo: You should pay close attention to your manner of speaking. Speech is a reflection of personality, you know. You should reflect confidence by speaking in a low voice, loud enough to be ... | Inigo gives Ramonda interview advice, including speaking in a confident manner, not to eat garlic, and never chewing gum. Inigo thinks Ramonda is nervous because Ramonda lacks self-confidence. |
train_7061 | Kassia: Hello. Is everything OK, there?
Barnett: I'm having a little trouble with this form.
Kassia: What seems to be the problem?
Barnett: There are two types of L / C here and I'm not sure which one I want.
Kassia: That's right, there's'revocable'and'irrevocable'. We usually go for the irrevocable one, it's the most ... | Barnett is not sure which type of L/C to choose on a form. Kassia recommends choosing the irrevocable one. |
train_7062 | 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 really,... | Cindy explains she's late because she forgot her umbrella and had to wait for the rain out. Hans says it's no problem. |
train_7063 | Benjamin: Lisa, I'm so glad to see you. How are you doing?
Lisa: Fine. I miss you so much, uncle Benjamin.
Benjamin: Me too. We haven't seen each other for years.
Lisa: It's been 3 years now.
Benjamin: How time flies! Now you are a college student out of a little girl.
Lisa: How is aunty Shirley?
Benjamin: Couldn't be ... | Uncle Benjamin and Lisa haven't seen each other for years. They greet each other and family members. |
train_7064 | John: Hey John, nice skates. Are they new?
Randell: Yeah, I just got them. I started playing ice hockey in a community league. So, I finally got myself new skates.
John: What position do you play?
Randell: I'm a defender. It's a lot of fun. You don't have to be able to skate as fast on defense.
John: Yeah, you're a pre... | John sees John's new skates and finds out John plays defender. John plays goalie and they will play each other next week. |
train_7065 | Penny: Hello! I'm Penny, I moved here just now.
Leonard: Oh, Penny, I'm Leonard, glad to meet you.
Penny: Nice to meet you, too. I thought I should come and say hello to you. I haven't known anybody.
Leonard: It is hard to get used to a new place, isn't it?
Penny: Yes. Would you like to come here later to have a coffee... | Penny moves in and meets Leonard and invites him to bring his family to have a coffee at about 4. |
train_7066 | Lorna: Which season do you like best?
Sue-elle: I like spring.
Lorna: Why?
Sue-elle: Oh, everything comes back to life in spring and the weather gets warmer.
Lorna: I like spring, too. We can go for a walk and enjoy the fresh air. | Lorna and Sue-elle both like spring. They will go for a walk. |
train_7067 | Joachim: What do you think are the most important things to do when running a business?
Martita: Well, there are several things. Of course, you must do everything you can to keep costs down and revenues high.
Joachim: So, do you think workers should be paid as little as possible?
Martita: No. if you do that, the worker... | Martita gives Joachim advice on running a business such as paying the workers decently, advertising, and pricing on the low end but not too cheap. |
train_7068 | Lori: Hey, Dora! What kind of books do you like to read?
Dora: I read everything I can get my hands on but I like love stories best. What do you think about the love stories?
Lori: I hate to tell you this, but they are nothing but sob stories.
Dora: I don't think so. I like them. Then what's your favorite book?
Lori: I... | Dora likes love stories but Lori dislikes them. Lori likes history books while Dora dislikes them. |
train_7069 | Jane: Good game?
Bob: Not bad. But too hot for me today.
Jane: Yes, I know. Kind of hard to concentrate, isn't it?
Bob: Absolutely. Who were you playing with?
Jane: Oh, just on my own. I just joined, so I don't really have any partners.
Bob: Really? Oh, well, in that case we should play together some time. What's your ... | Bob and Jane find out they have the same handicap. Bob says carts are better than caddies but Jane says caddies give more work to local people. Bob says one caddy fainted and the member had to carry him back. |
train_7070 | Katuscha: Your office called and said that the owners had made a counter-offer to my offer to purchase their house.
Ariadne: To your offer of three hundred and twenty thousand dollars, the owners have counter-offered three hundred and thirty-five thousand dollars.
Katuscha: I think that maybe I should accept their offe... | Katuscha's offer is counter offered by the owner. Katuscha offers once more. Ariadne will get back to Katuscha when the owner responds. |
train_7071 | Alli: Can you show me some jade, please?
Greta: Yes, of course. Do you like a jade necklace?
Alli: No, but I do like jade bracelets.
Greta: Here are all kinds of jades. Choose whatever you like, please.
Alli: Thank you. ( A moment later ) Oh, this one is quite impressive. I'll take it. By the way, do you sell pearl ear... | Alli prefers jade bracelets over necklaces. Alli chooses one from the options given by Greta. Alli prefers the natural pearl. |
train_7072 | Ansell: Can I help you, sir?
Aguinaldo: Yes, I want to buy some grapes.
Ansell: What kind of grapes do you want?
Aguinaldo: People say grapes from XinJiang are much sweeter than other kinds. Please give me a kilo of that.
Ansell: Ok, wait a moment please.
Aguinaldo: Make sure they are fresh.
Ansell: Trust me. | Ansell buys a kilo of fresh Xinjiang grapes from Aguinaldo because they are sweeter. |
train_7073 | Stig: Do you have anything in particular that you would like our firm to take into account?
Stace: Yes, my house is far away from here. May I ask for an apartment?
Stig: No problem. We will offer you a room with one bedroom and a kitchen. .
Stace: That's great. Thank you so much. | Stace asks for an apartment because Stace's house is far from the firm. |
train_7074 | Linda: Hello, this is 5735647 5.
John: Hello, this is John. I wanna speak to Linda, please.
Linda: This is Linda.
John: Hi, Linda. I want to invite you to a dinner tomorrow evening.
Linda: Really? What time and which restaurant?
John: At seven thirty pm, Longing Chinese restaurant. And I'll go to your home and pick you... | John invites Linda to dinner at a Chinese restaurant through a call. Linda accepts it. |
train_7075 | Ann: Ann, let's go, or we will be late.
Emmalynne: What time is it?
Ann: It is already 10:25.
Emmalynne: Well, we still have about 15 minutes.
Ann: What time did you say the train is leaving?
Emmalynne: 12:05. And it takes only 20 minutes to get to the station by bus.
Ann: Yes, but what will happen if the bus is late?
... | Ann is worried about missing the train while Ann is relaxed because they still have time. |
train_7076 | Leola: Here is my boarding pass. Can you tell me where my seat is?
Jacquelynn: Follow me and I will lead you to your seat.
Leola: Thank you. Can you please put my luggage in the overhead bin for me?
Jacquelynn: Of course.
Leola: Thanks so much. | Leola boards and asks Jacquelynn to help with luggage. |
train_7077 | Joe: Hi, Tina, it's Joe.
Tina: Hi, Joe.
Joe: What's the weather like there today?
Tina: It's really cold. It snowed all day and the school closed early.
Joe: What's the temperature?
Tina: It's 20 degrees below zero now. It was even colder this morning.
Joe: Have you heard what the weather is going to be like tomorrow?
... | Tina says it's snowing and will snow tomorrow. Both Joe and Tina dislike winter and Joe says it's also cold at his place but will be warmer tomorrow. |
train_7078 | John Sandals: Hi, I'm John Sandals, and I have a reservation.
Elvin: Would you show me your ID, sir, please?
John Sandals: Here you go.
Elvin: Thank you very much. Now, sir, do you have a credit card?
John Sandals: Certainly! Would you like my American Express card?
Elvin: Regrettably, Mr. Sandals, we accept only Maste... | John checks in with his ID. He finds out his American Express doesn't work so he uses VISA instead. Elvin gives John his key. |
train_7079 | April: Be quick. Put our bags in the deposit box.
Ignace: We got a problem. The deposit boxes are all full. We should have come earlier.
April: I told you to hurry up a thousand times. You just put a deaf ear to it.
Ignace: Did you? I didn't hear you. It was too noisy.
April: I surely did! Ask the customer service coun... | Ignace and April can't shop because the deposit boxes are full. The customer service doesn't look after customer's stuff so Ignace will look after their stuff and asks April to buy a suit. |
train_7080 | Norri: Have you had any publications?
Ardelia: Yes. I have published some articles in China Daily and Economist.
Norri: How about your communication skills?
Ardelia: As a journalist, I have strong communication skills. I am good at both discourse management and strategic competence. | Norri interviews Ardelia. Ardelia has published in China Daily and Economist and has strong communication skills. |
train_7081 | Wait: How was your education going on in Australia?
Yance: I'm going to graduate this summer.
Wait: Where are you going to work then, in Australia or back in China?
Yance: I'm planning to return to China after graduation.
Wait: Why are you choosing to leave a foreign country? Many people are reluctant to leave the supe... | Wait wonders why Yance is leaving Australia for China after graduation. Yance thinks personal development is superior to the living environment. |
train_7082 | Darryl: Do you know what exporters consider?
Orazio: Well, they consider some distinct but related problems, such as seeking for a target market or locating the promising customer. An exporter needs to know about the social characteristics of people he is dealing with.
Darryl: Could you talk about it in detail?
Orazio:... | Orazio tells Darryl what an exporter considers and talks about it in detail. |
train_7083 | Torrie: I heard you were promoted to general manager of IBM's China Headquarters.
Catherine: That's true. I got the news yesterday.
Torrie: You did a good job for the company. You deserve it.
Catherine: You're flattering me.
Torrie: So. this is your first day in the new position. How do you feel?
Catherine: Not bad. I'... | Torrie congratulates Catherine's promotion and believes Catherine is ready. Catherine is confident and thanks Torrie. |
train_7084 | Niki: Hey. Have you been watching any of the World Cup soccer matches?
Joletta: Well, I was watching until my favorite team was bounced out of the first round of play. I mean, they should have made all the way to the second round, but a whole series of events cost the team the opportunity to prove themselves on the wor... | Joletta finds excuses for the soccer team's loss in the World Cup. Niki asks which team will Joletta root for next, but Joletta is instead following an online chess tournament. |
train_7085 | Mae: When do you want to leave for that seaside town, Martha?
Martha: I'm not sure yet, but maybe we should leave on Friday after work. It's a long drive, but I'd rather get there late Friday than midday Saturday. We have three days off this time, after all.
Mae: How long is it?
Martha: Five or six hours.
Mae: So you l... | Martha tells Mae she will leave on Friday to the seaside town because it is a long drive. She will take mostly shorts and T-shirts. Mae wishes her a good time. |
train_7086 | Han Meimei: Christmas is coming up. Han Meimei, let me ask you a question.
Jenni: Go ahead.
Han Meimei: Do you celebrate Christmas?
Jenni: No, we have Chinese New Year's celebrations.
Han Meimei: But Christmas is the biggest holiday of the year. People are busy shopping and preparing presents for relatives and friends ... | Han doesn't celebrate Christmas so Han Meimei tells Han about Christmas traditions. Han is invited by Professor Smith to a Christmas dinner. |
train_7087 | Tessy: Hi, would you like some free candies?
Delores: Sure. What are you handing these out for?
Tessy: Well, we're trying to gather some volunteers for the day care center.
Delores: Uh...
Tessy: It's OK. You don't have to volunteer if you eat the candies.
Delores: I'm just playing around. Actually, I have some free tim... | Delores is trying to gather volunteers for a daycare center with candies. Tessy thinks being a playground assistant might be fun. Delores would offer free breakfast as a benefit. |
train_7088 | John: Alright, Sara, we know that you are planning something big for John's birthday. Could you tell us just what you have in your mind?
Sara: I want to make his birthday a very special event. John has a sister living in France. And I'll send her a plane ticket, so that she can be here for his birthday.
John: Boy! What... | Sara invites John's sister from France to John's birthday. John likes the plan. Sara tells John only when she's sure John's sister can come. |
train_7089 | Son: Look at them! They've the latest Adidas shoes.
Harriett: You've already had a pair of shoes.
Son: They cost only $100.
Harriett: $1007 For a pair of shoes?
Son: But they are the latest. I just want to get them. There is a match next week. Oh, Mum, please!
Harriett: Ok, this is the last time. | Son wants the latest Adidas shoes and asks Harriett for them. Harriett buys them and says it's the last time. |
train_7090 | Bill's Fabric World: Welcome to Bill's Fabric World. What can I do for you today?
Timmy: I was wondering if you guys also tailor clothes?
Bill's Fabric World: Sure we do! We have the best tailors in the country! What is it that you need exactly?
Timmy: Well, I'm looking to get a custom-made suit.
Bill's Fabric Worl... | Timmy wants a suit tailored with extra space in the collar and waist. Bill's Fabric World measures Timmy and will let Bill's Fabric World pick the fabric and pattern design. |
train_7091 | Quinn: Could you tell me what university you want to go to, John?
John: Pardon?
Quinn: What university would you enter?
John: University? Why? You asked me last year.
Quinn: Oh, I forget. Sorry.
John: I went to Harvard University.
Quinn: Did you? And what course did you take there?
John: God save me! Is there an... | John tells Quinn that he went to Harvard and majored in Economics. John is irritated because he has told Quinn before. |
train_7092 | Joao: This is the Pan-American Club. May I help you?
Professor David: Yes. I believe you have a luncheon meeting this coming Wednesday. Could you give me some more information about that?
Joao: Yes, of course. The guest speaker is Professor David of a University, and he'll be lecturing about The impact of the Oil Cri... | Professor David thinks Joao's meeting about the Oil crisis in Latin America with Professor David will be interesting. |
train_7093 | Madelyn: Mom?
Marietta: What are you doing here down at the beach? I thought you said you were going to buy some things for school?
Madelyn: Uh, I did buy some things.
Marietta: Well, what did you buy? What do you have in your backpack?
Madelyn: Let's see, I have 3 notebooks, 5 pencils, 2 erasers and...
Marietta: Wait,... | Madelyn checks what Marietta bought for school but finds two smartphones and an iPad. Marietta leaves in a hurry before giving back Madelyn's credit card. |
train_7094 | Erminia: Hi, Mark, how are you?
Mark: Actually I'm really fed up. It's about Jane. I want to be friends with her, but I just don't know how to make her notice me or...
Erminia: Wait a minute. Look, Jane is in your chemistry class, isn't she? You are good at chemistry. You could offer to help with her chemistry homewor... | Mark wants to be friends with Jane but can't get close. Erminia suggests helping Jane with chemistry and going to David's party. Mark says both ideas won't work. |
train_7095 | Adam Miller: Excuse me, but I think I know you from somewhere. My name is Adam Miller.
Laura Elliott: Righ, Mr.Miller. My name is Laura Elliott. I remember you. You gave a great presentation at the conference last November in San Francisco. It was really an impressive speech. You looked so confident.
Adam Miller: Oh, t... | Miller meets Laura and finds out they've met at the conference before, Laura was impressed by Miller's speech. Miller will attend this year's conference and Laura will be presenting as well. |
train_7096 | Winslow: Good morning, I'd like to buy a cake.
Jaquelin: No problem sir, we have many cakes here, what size would you like?
Winslow: Well, it's for my coworker's birthday, there are 14 people in the office.
Jaquelin: Well, this cake feeds 12 people and this one behind it feeds 20.
Winslow: I'll take the bigger one, it'... | Winslow buys the bigger cake for a coworker because it's better to have too much than not enough, and wants it delivered to the office. |
train_7097 | Reception: Reception can I help you?
Mrs. Browning: Yes, please, this is Mrs. Browning, calling from room 203.
Reception: Yes, madam, what can I do for you?
Mrs. Browning: I'm not sure about the check out time. I mean, how soon do I have to leave my room?
Reception: Normally, it's by 12:00 o'clock on the day when you l... | Browning finds out the checkout time is too early and asks to stay in her room for a bit longer. Mrs. Browning agrees. |
train_7098 | Sibby: Excuse me, could you tell me where physics 403 is? Has it been moved?
Pace: OK. Let me check on the computer. Err I'm sorry, but it says here that the class was cancelled. You should have got a notice letter about this.
Sibby: What? I never got it.
Pace: Are you sure? It says on the computer that the letter was ... | Laura Woodhouse finds out physics is canceled but she never received the mail. Pace finds her mailing address is her old apartment. Laura thinks she should have changed it in time. |
train_7099 | Shawn: The guy on the phone wanted to speak to Miss Hall and it sounded urgent.
Midge: But she's not coming until after lunch today. Why don't you call her on her cell phone?
Shawn: That's what I was going to do, but the caller hung up and didn't leave his number.
Midge: Well, that's bad. I guess if it's really importa... | Shawn says the caller urgently needs Miss Hall who's not coming but did not leave a number. Midge still advises Shawn to let Miss Hall know. |
train_7100 | Brad: Want to go with me to get some pizza, Sally?
Sally: No, Brad, I'm waiting for a package to be delivered.
Brad: This is why I hate shopping online. It would be faster to just get what you want from the store. Now you have to sit here all day. Is it mom home?
Sally: No, mom went to work.
Brad: Just downloaded app t... | Brad wants to get pizza but Sally plans to stay home to wait for a package. They decide to have the pizza delivered instead. |
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