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train_7301 | Madeline: Ok, so who are we going to invite to our dinner party?
Lorine: Well, we have the Thompsons, the Greens, and the Anderson, about twelve people total.
Madeline: Don't forget my friend Andy from the office. He has nothing to do on Friday, so I invited him over.
Lorine: But that makes thirteen people! We can't ha... | There will be 13 people at the dinner party but Lorine thinks 13 means bad luck. Madeline doesn't think the number is a problem but Madeline will invite Madeline's sister to make it fourteen. |
train_7302 | Northrup: Hey Matt. I just got a job at a consulting firm.
Matt: Congratulations. That's great!
Northrup: I'm so happy. I don't have to worry about finding a job and interviewing anymore.
Matt: When do you start?
Northrup: I start next Monday.
Matt: You're going to have to put in a lot of hours you know.
Northrup: I kn... | Northrup tells Matt that Northrup finds a job and Northrup is both excited and nervous. Northrup invites Matt to celebrate together and will tell Tony the news too. |
train_7303 | Nicola: I was wondering how you are going to calculate our final grades.
Jyoti: Grades are based on many things
Nicola: What counts the most?
Jyoti: Actually I look at all of it and let's not forget class participation.
Nicola: Do you grade on a curve or use percentages?
Jyoti: Homework, attendance, and quizzes are six... | Jyoti tells Nicola that their final grades are based on many things such as homework, attendance, quizzes, mid-term, and final. And Jyoti will allow one unexcused absence. |
train_7304 | Mr. Brown: Hello, Mr. Brown, long time no see. Where have you been?
Thedric: Oh, I went on a holiday in the city of Chende.
Mr. Brown: Great. What do you think of it?
Thedric: The city is small, not very modern, but there are many mountains with lots of trees around the city, so the air there is pretty fresh.
Mr. Brown... | Mr. Brown tells Mr. Brown that he went on a holiday in Chende and introduces the city. Mr. Brown hopes to go there too. |
train_7305 | Katlin: May, could you bring this note to Professor Li for me today?
May: Sure, no problem. Asking for leave again? You have been absent from class five times this semester.
Katlin: I know. But attending Miss Li's class is just waste of time. No more than one third of her students will go to her class.
May: I agree tha... | Katlin wants to ask for leave from Professor Li's class and May will bring the note to Professor Li. They both think Li doesn't teach well but May thinks Katlin is impolite to be absent. Katlin explains that Katlin is busy with Katlin's work in the Students' Government. |
train_7306 | Krissy: You got a letter in the mail.
Vikky: Give it to me.
Krissy: What is it?
Vikky: It's my acceptance letter from UCLA.
Krissy: What does it say?
Vikky: I'Ve been accepted!
Krissy: Are you serious?
Vikky: I'm serious.
Krissy: Good for you!
Vikky: NYU was my first choice, but UCLA is just fine.
Krissy: I'm so proud ... | Vikky receives a letter and finds that Vikky is accepted into UCLA. Krissy is proud of Vikky. |
train_7307 | Whitaker: Excuse me, you look familiar. Did you use to live in New York?
Kelly: Yes.
Whitaker: Did you use to work at NYU?
Kelly: Yes, I did.
Whitaker: Oh, did you know Hugh Young? He was a music student.
Kelly: Hugh Young? Didn't he use to wear a funny yellow jacket all the time?
Whitaker: Yes. And he used to play the... | Whitaker finds Kelly familiar and asks Kelly about Hugh, a music student at NYU. Kelly thinks that most people found him peculiar but Whitaker tells Kelly that he is a millionaire now. |
train_7308 | Sue: You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to have an attorney present during questioning. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you. Do you understand?
James: Yes.
Sue: What's your name?
James: My name is James... | Sue investigates James, who stabbed the victim three times but claims that the victim attacked him first and caused the incident. He asks to see his attorney. |
train_7309 | Roanna: How did you get it?
Bekki: I found it a garage sale once.
Roanna: What a find! So, how much does it cost?
Bekki: Well, because I like you. . . ninety bucks.
Roanna: Ninety dollars is pretty steep. I'll take it for sixty bucks. | Bekki asks 90 bucks to sell a thing and Roanna wants to take it for 60 bucks. |
train_7310 | Julia: I am having a hard time at my job.
Chicky: What's wrong, Julia?
Julia: My colleagues quickly get promotions, while I always get sidelined. I don't know what to do anymore.
Chicky: Don't give up so soon.
Julia: But I don't know what else I can do. I am willing to work hard. Sometimes I make mistakes and the boss ... | Julia tells Chicky that her colleagues get quick promotions but she always gets sidelined. Chicky uses Lincoln as an example to encourage her to never give up on her dream. |
train_7311 | Malia: Good morning, is this Ryan?
Ryan: You are speaking with Ryan. How can I help you?
Malia: Ryan, this is Malia, and I need to call in sick today.
Ryan: What seems to be the problem?
Malia: I went hiking and have terrible poison oak.
Ryan: When did you get that?
Malia: I think I got it on Saturday, but it just show... | Malia calls Ryan for sick leave because she has poison oak, and she has already seen a doctor. |
train_7312 | Ricky: I was anxious to find out what the sellers had to say about my counter-offer.
Clive: I was able to contact them so, if you'll step into my office, we'll talk.
Ricky: Did they go with the proposed counter-offer?
Clive: They want you to pick up the cost of the home inspection, but they accepted your offer.
Ricky: ... | Ricky agrees to pick up the cost of the home inspection and Clive will contact the sellers immediately. |
train_7313 | Augustin: Please send this memo out to all the managerial staff. . . there will be training for all the department heads next week. Attendance for managerial staff is mandatory, except for the financial department. Financial officers may participate if their schedules allow.
Ameline: You would like me to send this to a... | Augustin asks Ameline to send the memo to the managerial staff but Ameline isn't sure who is included. Augustin says it includes all supervisors and department heads without the senior account managers. |
train_7314 | Lucy: Hello. This is Lucy from ABC Company. Is this Monica?
Monica: Yes.
Lucy: I am calling to inform you that you have passed the first two rounds of interview. Could you please come for the final round? It is scheduled on the morning of next Monday 10AM in the HR manager office.
Monica: Thank you for calling me. I wi... | Lucy calls Monica to inform her of the final round of the interview. |
train_7315 | Winthrop: Excuse me.
Stacy: Yes? What can I do for you?
Winthrop: I just checked in, and there's a problem with my room.
Stacy: And what is the problem?
Winthrop: I asked for a non-smoking room, and I don't have one. My room smells like cigarette smoke. I can't stand it. Could you change my room, please?
Stacy: Let me ... | Winthrop tells Stacy that Winthrop asked for a non-smoking room, but Winthrop's room smells like cigarette smoke. Stacy doesn't have any non-smoking rooms so they won't charge Winthrop for tonight. |
train_7316 | Mattie: I have an appointment for half past one.
Bernardine: What can I help you with?
Mattie: Well, I have a problem with my class schedule.
Bernardine: What is it?
Mattie: It seems that I've been given two classes scheduled at the same time.
Bernardine: I can understand the problem with that.
Mattie: Is there any way... | Mattie has been given two classes scheduled at the same time. Bernardine will help Mattie find one of them on another day. |
train_7317 | Bill Gotcha: Good afternoon. Thank you for the opportunity to interview for this position.
Deny: Hello, have a seat. I'm Bill Gotcha. I am assuming you found your way here with no trouble?
Bill Gotcha: Actually, I am very familiar with the area so there was absolutely no problem.
Deny: I am curious as to why you want t... | Bill Gotcha tells Bill that Bill Gotcha is interested in switching fields, good at teamwork, and is impatient with Bill Gotcha's self. Bill appreciates hearing that. |
train_7318 | Xenia: John, have you ever watched Beijing Opera?
John: Yes, I watched once.
Xenia: What do you think of it?
John: Well, honestly speaking, I went to watch it out of curiosity. I'd say it's really a special art form.
Xenia: I couldn't agree more. Actually, I'm a Beijing Opera fan.
John: Really? Good for you. | John thinks Beijing Opera is a special art form and Xenia is a fan of it. |
train_7319 | Barton: Today we are talking to John Knox about the structure of Biopaints plant. John's the General Manager of the Bath factory. John, do you think you could tell us something about the way Biopaints is actually organized?
John Knox: Er... yes, certainly. Urn... we employ about two thousand people in all in two differ... | John Knox tells Barton about the structure of the Biopaints plant. He says Biopaints has two locations and four main divisions, namely the administrative division, the production division, the finance division, and the personnel division. John also introduces the board of directors and the chairman. |
train_7320 | Mattie: How are you doing, Andrew?
Andrew: Not well. I've been feeling pretty lonely lately.
Mattie: But you have so many friends! How could you be lonely?
Andrew: You know what they say: a friend to all is a friend to none. I don't feel like I really know any of my friends. In fact, I should probably call them acquain... | Andrew tells Mattie that he is lonely because he wishes he had a guy friend to hang out with sometimes. Mattie advises him to join a club to make new friends. |
train_7321 | Sue: Harry, guess what? I've just received an email from Pamela. She and Peter are coming down to see us this weekend.
Harry: Oh, that's good news! We haven't seen them for ages.
Sue: Yeah. The last time we met them was at our wedding three years ago.
Harry: Did Pamela mention how long they'll stay?
Sue: About one week... | Sue tells Harry that Pamela and Peter will visit them for about one week. They are both excited. |
train_7322 | Hilda: Ma'am, I hear you have an apartment for rent, can I take a look at it?
Roanne: Sure, you're welcome any time by appointment, but I have to tell you the building is close to a railways. And if you can't put up with the noise you might as well save the trip. | Hilda wants to look at Roanne's apartment for rent and she tells Hilda about the noise. |
train_7323 | Laura: Hi, John.
John: Oh! Hi, Laura. What are you doing here?
Laura: Uh, I'm usually here on weekends. It's my uncle's shop. So you are looking for a bike?
John: Yeah. Now that the weather is warming up, I thought I should get some exercise instead of taking the bus all the time.
Laura: Well, that's a good idea and yo... | John wants to buy a bike and tells Laura that he just needs one to work. Laura thinks the most important thing for him is comfort and will show him some bikes. |
train_7324 | Meagan: You seem to have a lot of work to do at your office. You're always staying late and working overtime.
Janith: That's true. But it's no bother to me. The work is interesting. I don't mind extra hours at all. | Meagan thinks Janith always works overtime, but Janith enjoys it. |
train_7325 | Jessie: Have you got any hobbies, Rod?
Rod: Yes, Jessie. I'm fond of fishing, painting, stamp-collecting, and...
Jessie: Wow, so many! I just like taking photographs.
Rod: In my family, everyone has more than one interest. My father likes to build things out of wood and collect baseball caps. He doesn't have time for m... | Rod has many hobbies but Jessie only has one. He tells her that everyone in his family has more than one interest and introduces their hobbies. |
train_7326 | Claire: So, Claire, you're into drama!
Caitlin: Yes, I have a master's degree in drama and theatre. At the moment, I'm hoping to get onto a Ph.D program.
Claire: What excites you about drama?
Caitlin: Well, I find it's a communicative way to study people and you learn how to read people in drama. So usually I can under... | Claire hopes to get into a Ph.D. course on drama because drama helps with her English teaching. Claire tells Claire that she has stage fright for teaching but she is fine when she on stage. |
train_7327 | Tomlin: It's seven o'clock already. Mary should be home by now.
Allyn: Oh. I forgot to tell you that she called this afternoon and told me that she was going to a party at her classmate's house and wouldn't be home until 10. | Allyn tells Tomlin that Mary will be home late. |
train_7328 | Bob: Hello, Nancy. This is Bob. How are you?
Nancy: Fine, thank you. A hit too busy though. You know, I'm trying to put everything in order in my new flat.
Bob: Oh, I see. Well, I am wondering if you'd like to go to a concert tomorrow night. I think it will be good. And if I remember correctly, you did say you liked co... | Bob invites Nancy to a concert but she has already planned to go to the theatre. Thus, they decide to go to a concert next weekend. |
train_7329 | Adolphe: What are the key factors that you would consider when you want to buy a car?
Mandie: I guess the first thing is the price, the second is the size, and of course the color will play a role too. But I have to be honest. It is our today's responsibility to take care about our environment. Therefore, I will also p... | Mandie tells Adolphe Mandie considers the car price, size, and color. Mandie also cares about the environment so Mandie prefers a smaller engine and lower emissions. Adolphe tells Mandie that environmentally-friendly cars are expensive. |
train_7330 | Adolphus: Excuse me.
Isidora: Hello sir, may I help you?
Adolphus: Yes. Can I see that T-shirt on the top shelf please?
Isidora: Sure. Here it is.
Adolphus: How much does it cost?
Isidora: 50 dollars.
Adolphus: 50 dollars. That's too much.
Isidora: How about this one? It's on sale for only 35 dollars.
Adolphus:... | Isidora helps Adolphus choose T-shirts and Adolphus buys three in different colors from Isidora. |
train_7331 | Brett: it's a lovely day, isn't it?
Gene: yeah, and most excitingly, I met the girl living under me today. She's really nice.
Brett: is she American?
Gene: yeah, and most importantly, she's single! Man, I could tell from the moment I saw her, she's the girl of my dreams!
Brett: so I take it you two are hitting it o... | Gene tells Brett that Gene likes the girl living under him and another two American guys like her, too. Gene will ask her out and Brett wishes him good luck. |
train_7332 | Miss Luke: Good afternoon, girls.
Sue: Good afternoon, Miss Luke.
Miss Luke: This afternoon we're going to learn how to cook soup. Open your book at unit 2.
Sue: Excuse me, Miss Luke.
Miss Luke: Yes, Sue?
Sue: There is some chewing gum on your shoes.
Miss Luke: Who threw the chewing gum on the floor?
Sue: It's J... | Sue tells Miss Luke that she has some chewing gum on her shoes. Sue says June threw the chewing gum on the floor but June says it wasn't her and Sue and Miss Luke are stupid. |
train_7333 | Moise: I think the biggest environment problem in my country is air pollution.
Bernhard: Yes, I agree. The air here is much more polluted than in my country.
Moise: That's because your country is more agricultural and has much less industry.
Bernhard: Yeah, you are right.
Moise: We have reduced emission of air poll... | Moise and Bernhard talk about air pollution in their countries and they call for an international response because a single country can do nothing. |
train_7334 | Mauricio: Wow, you look like a drowned rat. Didn't you know there's a thunderstorm today?
Emmet: I knew there would be a rain, but I didn't expect it would rain cats and dogs today.
Mauricio: Well, you'd better take a hot shower right now, or you'll catch a cold.
Emmet: You are right. I don't want to get sick. Could yo... | Emmet didn't expect the rain to be heavy, so Emmet is drowned. Mauricio advises Emmet to shower. |
train_7335 | Mister Travers: Mrs. Jane. For the past 3 weeks I have not been satisfied with your work.
Mrs. Jane: I'm sorry. What do you mean? why?
Mister Travers: Well, your manager told me you're turning your reports in 2 to 3 days late. You're often absent from staff meetings and you haven't been getting along with your colleagu... | Mr. Travers points out Mrs. Jane's problems with the work and she explains that her mother suffers from stomach cancer. He gives her a couple of days off and she is grateful. |
train_7336 | JoAnne: I really like those trousers, but I'm afraid I don't have much cash with me. Is there a cash point near here please?
Emyle: Yes, it's not far, go out of the shop turn right then right again into avenue Dissuade, go up the street to the corner and there on the corner on your right is the cash point next to the b... | Emyle tells JoAnne how to go to the cashpoint. |
train_7337 | Manish: Now, this get together we're having at club mango.
Laurel: Yes, that's right.
Manish: It's not my favorite place. Couldn't we think of somewhere better?
Laurel: Well, the other seemed to be happy enough with it.
Manish: The trouble is, it's so noisy there that you can't really have any sort of conversation and ... | Manish is not satisfied with the party place because it's too noisy and wants to find a better place. Laurel says others feel good. |
train_7338 | Megan: Hi, Megan. You look terrible. What's up?
Natalina: Something terrible happened this morning. Well, I was playing ball with Tenny, the girl next door, and Bonzo in the garden and the ball went into the road. And ...
Megan: Yes?
Natalina: And Bonzo jumped over the fence after it and he got hit by a car.
Megan: Oh,... | Megan tells Megan that her dog Bonzo was hit by a car and Megan feels sorry about it. |
train_7339 | Adena: Can I borrow your notes for history? I'll return them tomorrow.
Giovanni: Why didn't you use your notes? I saw you take notes carefully in every class.
Adena: It was raining cats and dogs yesterday when I was walking home after school. I didn't take an umbrella. My notebook was completely wet and I could no long... | Adena wants to borrow Giovanni's notes because Adena's is wet. Giovanni will get the notes for Adena after school. Giovanni invites Adena to swim but Adena refuses because Adena has to copy all the notes tonight. |
train_7340 | Kerianne: Hi, I've only just arrived.
Berkley: Oh, good. Now here are the keys. Let's go in. There are 2 apartments. The one for rent is on the right. Do come in.
Kerianne: Thank you. I like the carpet. The color is nice, isn't it?
Berkley: Yes, and this apartment is in good condition. Here is your lounge.
Kerianne: Wh... | Berkley shows Kerianne around the apartment for rent. Kerianne thinks the kitchen is small but the bedroom is a good size. Kerianne will talk to Kerianne's friend and keep in touch. |
train_7341 | Sam: Hello.
Jane: Hello, Sam. It's me, Jane. My uncle hasn't been well these days. I'm going to see him the day after tomorrow.
Sam: Oh, really? Where does he live?
Jane: He lives in Dalian. And I'm going there by train because I don't like the bus.
Sam: How long will the train journey take?
Jane: Well, the train leave... | Jane tells Sam her uncle hasn't been well. She will take the train to visit him and her aunt will pick her up. |
train_7342 | Allen: Is the weather in San Francisco so bad all the time in the fall?
Meggy: Yeah, but this is a typical autumn. It gets worse though, at least it's not raining that much.
Allen: That's too bad.
Meggy: You'll get used to it. In the mean time, you'll have to watch a lot of movies, seems like the only thing to do with ... | Allen thinks the weather is bad in the fall in San Francisco and Meggy suggests Allen watch movies during the bad weather. But Allen thinks movies are too expensive. |
train_7343 | Winny: What do you think about the equipment in our company?
Dimitris: We have to equip our company with a network of work stations at every office and show room as soon as possible.
Winny: I also realized this issue. And office automation is essential.
Dimitris: Besides, Internet tends to be more essential now in the ... | Dimitris thinks they have to equip the company with a network of work stations and current equipment falls behind. Winny agrees. |
train_7344 | Laurie: Hello, Daisy, how are you doing?
Daisy: Fine, thank you. I haven ' t seen you for quite some time. What have you been up to recently?
Laurie: I have been spending a lot of time watching movies at home, so you wouldn't have seen me. Recently, I've been obsessed with horror films.
Daisy: Oh, how can you be infatu... | Laurie has been spending a lot of time watching movies and has been obsessed with horror films. Daisy thinks they're scary. Laurie thinks Daisy should have a try, and Daisy agrees. |
train_7345 | Analise: How can I help you this afternoon?
Lisette: I want to take out some money, but there's a massive queue for the ATM so I thought I'd do it over the counter.
Analise: Unfortunately, an ATM is being refilled because it ran out of money. That's what's causing the hold up.
Lisette: Oh, I see. I thought maybe it was... | Analise at the counter tells Lisette the ATM's being refilled causes the hold up and helps Lisette take out 800 RIB. |
train_7346 | Steffi: May I help you?
Micki: What's the price of the bread?
Steffi: 2. 50 Yuan.
Micki: And how much is the coca cola?
Steffi: 3. 00 Yuan.
Micki: Here is ten Yuan.
Steffi: Here is your change, please.
Micki: Thank you.
Steffi: Welcome to my shop next time. | Micki buys bread and a coca-cola at Steffi's shop. |
train_7347 | Percival: Would you like to play golf with me?
Manny: I would like to. but I'm not good at it.
Percival: It doesn't matter. I will teach you.
Manny: That's great! When will we go?
Percival: Tomorrow morning.
Manny: All right. What should I take?
Percival: Just take your golf club. I will pick you up tomorrow.
Manny: Th... | Percival invites Manny to play golf together tomorrow and promises to teach Manny. |
train_7348 | Bill: Hi, Mike, what gives?
Mike: Hi, Bill, this is my new car.
Bill: Hey, great set of wheels.
Mike: You like it, huh?
Bill: Who wouldn't? Wow, that's out of this world.
Mike: It is special, isn't it?
Bill: Yeah, too cool. How much did they sold you for?
Mike: Lots. Looks like I'll have to moonlight for the next two y... | Bill likes Mike's new car, and Mike invites Bill for a spin. |
train_7349 | Hyatt: Where are you going?
Professor Wang: I'm going to the hospital.
Hyatt: What's the matter?
Professor Wang: Professor Wang was hurt in a traffic accident.
Hyatt: That's too bad. How are things now?
Professor Wang: His life is hanging by a thread, and he is under an emergency treatment. | Professor Wang' tells Hyatt Professor Wang's accident and his situation. |
train_7350 | Dee Dee: My goodness! You're kidding!
Alyda: No. I'm serious. I'm going to quit my job.
Dee Dee: That's amazing! You got a good pay here, didn't you?
Alyda: It's true. But I can't show my abilities.
Dee Dee: Come on! Don't be silly!
Alyda: Your present job is something better. Why do you change?
Dee Dee: Well. How do y... | Alyda's going to quit the job, and Dee Dee persuades Alyda. |
train_7351 | Tony Bush: I'd like to check in, PLS.
Emmott: Awfully sorry, sir. There are no rooms available now.
Tony Bush: But I'Ve reserved a room the day before yesterday.
Emmott: Sorry, may I have your name?
Tony Bush: Tony Bush.
Emmott: Pls wait a minute, let me check. Excuse me, but I can't seem to find your name on our list.... | Tony Bush has a reservation at Emmott's hotel. Emmott can't find his name on the list first and apologize that there must have been some mistakes. Then Emmott helps Tony check-in after confirming Tony's information. |
train_7352 | Steven: Hello, Helen.
Helen: Hi, Steven.
Steven: How are you today?
Helen: I'm very well, Thank you. And you?
Steven: I'm fine, thanks. How is Tony?
Helen: He's fine, Thanks. How's Emma?
Steven: She's very well, too, Helen. Goodbye, Helen. Nice to see you.
Helen: Nice to see you, too, Steven. Goodbye. | Helen and Steven greet each other and the people they know. |
train_7353 | Ardeen: I am looking for a pan.
Dayna: No problem. What size would you like?
Ardeen: A big one would be nice.
Dayna: How about this one? It's our biggest, 16'in diameter.
Ardeen: Oh, yes, I like that one, but it's too heavy.
Dayna: Okay, try this one. It's made of aluminum.
Ardeen: Oh, yes! This is much better. But it ... | Ardeen buys a big aluminum pan with a state-of-the-art, heat-resistant plastic handle and a lid at Dayna's store. |
train_7354 | Binnie: Could I speak to you for a minute?
Enriqueta: What do you want to speak to me about?
Binnie: I want to talk about this year's election.
Enriqueta: Oh, you do?
Binnie: I am volunteering for the campaign.
Enriqueta: What made you decide to volunteer?
Binnie: I want to be a part of history.
Enriqueta: Good for you... | Binnie wants to speak to Enriqueta about this year's election and reminds Enriqueta to vote early. |
train_7355 | Nealy: Dad, I've finished my homework.
Doralin: Well, what game do you want to play?
Nealy: Do you want to play poker?
Doralin: Do you know how to play it?
Nealy: I'll teach you.
Doralin: OK. Teach me how to play the game. | Nealy will teach Dad to play poker. |
train_7356 | Devora: Excuse me, do you have a vacancy?
Mattie: Let me see. Yes, we still have four left.
Devora: Well, I would like to book a single room.
Mattie: How long would you stay?
Devora: 5 days. From Feb. 13 to 18. | Mattie helps Devora book a single room. |
train_7357 | Fianna: Hi, Andy. I am going to Isabel's. Are you coming?
Andy: No. The things are too expensive there for me. I can't afford it.
Fianna: That is no problem at all. Isabel's is having a clearance sale, and today is the last day. You don't want to miss such a good chance, do you?
Andy: Really? That's wonderful. Can you ... | Isabel's having a clearance sale, and Fianna invites Andy to go to Isabel's together. Andy wants to invite Cindy. Fianna tells Andy Cindy already bought a gown there and asks Andy to hurry up. |
train_7358 | Benjamin: Hey, Terry, have all the players got here?
Terry: Yeah, most of them have arrived. Don't worry. There are still 20 minutes left before the match.
Benjamin: OK. By the way, the stadium is terrific.
Terry: Of course. It's a newly-built one.
Benjamin: We are lucky to play in a new stadium.
Terry: Hurry up, Benja... | Terry and Benjamin are playing basketball in the newly-built stadium. Benjamin is confident with the shooting. Terry wants to beat the other team in the first half, but Benjamin finds Jack may be injured. |
train_7359 | Tom: Hi, Nancy. How are you doing?
Nancy: Hi, Tom. Want a cup of coffee?
Tom: Not right now. I've got to get another car and my old one is blown up.
Nancy: Oh, hey, did you look in the classified ads?
Tom: You mean used cars?
Nancy: No, Ah. . . single sellers.
Tom: Well, yeah, but I'd be getting somebody else's problem... | Tom needs to get another car. Nancy puts up some suggestions, and Tom wants a new car with easy loans. |
train_7360 | Marsha Black: Hi, Bill. It's Marsha Black at MPPD Ltd. How are you?
Bill: Hello, Marsha, I haven't heard from you in a long time. I'm great, and you?
Marsha Black: Not too bad at all. Do you have a minute?
Bill: Sure, what can I do for you?
Marsha Black: We're getting ready to place our Christmas orders and we need to ... | Marsha Black is getting ready to place the Christmas orders and needs to know about how much it's going to run this year. Bill will give her a ballpark figure in writing tomorrow around noon. |
train_7361 | Hassan: I beg your pardon for being late.
Stace: Better late than never.
Hassan: So sorry, I don't mean to be.
Stace: That's perfectly all right.
Hassan: Thanks for your forgiving.
Stace: It's really of nothing.
Hassan: I'll work hard.
Stace: That's quite all right. | Hassan asks Stace's forgiveness of Hassan's being late. |
train_7362 | Nena: Where are you going to play this weekend?
Zacharie: I have not given it much thought. Do you have any good suggestions?
Nena: I want to spend two days in the mountains with friends. The city is too noisy. Do you know Tangle Temple?
Zacharie: I have been there. It is in the middle of the mountains. It is not noisy... | Nena is going to spend two days in the mountains with friends and invites Zacharie to climb with them. Zacharie is excited about it and asks Nena what to wear and what to bring. |
train_7363 | Jo: What do you think about all the different diets that people go on?
Jean-Lou: I don't think dieting is good for you. It's much better to eat a balanced diet and to never get overweight to begin with!
Jo: But what do you think about people who are obese? What should they do to lose weight?
Jean-Lou: They need to eat ... | Jo asks Jean-Lou what obese people should do to lose weight. Jean-Lou says they need to eat healthy foods with the increase of physical exercise. Jean-Lou knows much about food and eating because Jean-Lou used to be twice the size that Jean-Lou's now. |
train_7364 | Joann: Ali! What's the matter? Can't you wake up this morning?
Ali: I was up late last night. My friend had a party. I only slept about four hours.
Joann: Why didn't you stay in bed this morning?
Ali: I have to meet my study group at the library. We have a big text next week.
Joann: A big text? Why didn't you study las... | Ali was up late last night and has to meet the study group this morning, so Ali doesn't get enough sleep. |
train_7365 | Professor Thompson: According to Professor Thompson, language slowly but constantly develops from all forms into newer ones.
Ina: That's my opinion, too. We can easily find new words and new expressions in English.
Professor Thompson: Perhaps that's why new dictionaries are published about every five years. | Professor Thompson and Ina talk about the development of language. |
train_7366 | Dick: Oh, Dick. You are wearing a black jacket but yellow trousers. It's the strangest combination I've ever seen.
Blondie: I know. I got up late and dressed in a hurry. I didn't realize my mistake until I entered the office. | Dick finds Dick's wearing is strange. |
train_7367 | Jarrett: I'm home!
Aridatha: Hi sweetie. Welcome home. Are you ready to eat?
Jarrett: Well, ... uh ...
Aridatha: Uh, we're having fish and seasoned rice and carrots for the main course.
Jarrett: Really? Um .. Yeah.
Aridatha: What? What?
Jarrett: Oh, that sounds great.
Aridatha: Are you sure?
Jarrett: Sure.
Aridatha: Hm... | Aridatha makes Jarrett something nice to eat, including the main course, starter, and dessert, but Jarrett forgot about it and has already had something after work. So Aridatha puts the food in Jarrett's shoes to punish Jarrett. |
train_7368 | Case: Dad, Dad! Can I have some money to buy a Game Boy?
Dad: A Game Boy? Those are too expensive.
Case: No, they're not. There only twenty-five dollars. I've got forty-two dollars before, but Mom didn't let me buy one.
Dad: Well, let's look. Let's think of some ways so that ... Hmm. Well, maybe we can come up with som... | Case wants to buy a Game Boy, but Case's mom disagreed. Case's dad suggests coming up with some ways that Case can earn money to buy it. Dad puts up many ideas of earning money, and Case's dad says if Case saves long, Case can earn enough money. |
train_7369 | Dell: Hey, how are you doing?
Evangelina: Uh, I guess okay ... kind of.
Dell: Yeah, Mom said Daniel isn't doing so well. What's going on?
Evangelina: Well, uh, for some reason I always thought raising kids would be a lot easier than it is.
Dell: Yeah, I know. Tell me about it. What's, what's the problem?
Evangelina: We... | Evangelina tells Dell Evangelina's kid Daniel has been down for six months and sometimes Evangelina can't get him out of bed to go to school. Evangelina can't figure it out and suspects that Daniel was like being bulled and stuff. Dell says the stuff Daniel posted on his Facebook page might be signs of suicide, but Eva... |
train_7370 | Kerstin: Mary, I hope you're packed and ready to leave.
Mary: Yes, I'm packed, but not quite ready. I can't find my passport.
Kerstin: Your passport? That's the one thing you mustn't leave behind.
Mary: I know. I haven't lost it. I've packed it, but I can't remember which bag it's in.
Kerstin: Well, you have to find it... | Mary has packed the passport but can't find it. Kerstin tells her the taxi is waiting and should hurry up, however, Kerstin finds Mary take a lot of stuff. Mary says there's no need to rush, and Kerstin makes her nervous. |
train_7371 | Aleda: Have you seen the job in the newspaper?
Jerrold: Do you mean the one in Manchester?
Aleda: Yes.
Jerrold: I saw it just now.
Aleda: What do you think of it?
Jerrold: I think I'm not the type of man to do it.
Aleda: Why do you think so?
Jerrold: They need an engineer to take care of the machine and I don't even kn... | Aleda advises Jerrold to try the job in Manchester as an engineer because Jerrold's quick to learn. Jerrold may have a try. |
train_7372 | Jime: How come Jime lost his job?
Benjie: I didn't say he had lost it. All I said was if he didn't get out and start selling a few cars instead of idling around all day, he might find himself looking for a new job. | Jime misunderstands Benjie's words and thought Jime lost his job. |
train_7373 | Emmye: Do you have special plans for the weekend?
Solange: Yes, I'm going to a live play on Saturday evening.
Emmye: And what about Sunday?
Solange: Well, on Sunday I'm going to the art exhibition with David. There're some new paintings about Mexico. | Solange tells Emmye Solange's plans for the weekend. |
train_7374 | May: May, we are fools to hang out at noon. It's dying hot today. My skin is too weak to be exposed under the summer sun.
Adora: Do you have any sunscreen lotion?
May: You know, honey, I used it all on the way over.
Adora: I think I'm getting a heart stroke.
May: The heat is driving crazy and I hate my new hat.
Ad... | May and May are hanging out, but it's dying hot today. May suggests getting out of the heat, and Adora says it'll rain later today. |
train_7375 | Ortensia: There are two things that you'll need to know.
Becca: What are they?
Ortensia: The school has three lunch periods, and the kids are divided into three groups to go to lunch.
Becca: Wow!
Ortensia: Furthermore, when you are dismissed in the afternoon, you will be divided into two waves.
Becca: Two waves?
... | Ortensia tells Becca there are three lunch periods and two waves due to the limited school parking lot. |
train_7376 | Virge: Do you know that John isn't going to come back to our school?
Mandie: Really? Why?
Virge: He had moved and held a party on July 1st.
Mandie: It's a pity that I was traveling around Europe at that time.
Virge: Even he's not coming back to school anymore, you still can call him and meet him on weekends.
Mandi... | Virge tells Mandie won't come back to school but can call him. |
train_7377 | Thibaut: What kinds of Tv programes do you enjoy watching?
Krista: I like current affairs programes and documentaries, especially wildlife ones. How about you?
Thibaut: I like those kinds of programes too. They're very informative. I think that many people underrate the education value of Tv.
Krista: I agree. People... | Thibaut and Krista both like educational programs. Thibaut's country has a time limit on the advertisements, and people aren't keen to pay for TV programs, while Krista's country doesn't have a limit, but people prefer satellite or cable TV. Krista suggests watching a wildlife documentary on TV. |
train_7378 | Peace Hotel: Good afternoon, Peace Hotel, what can I do for you?
Bobby: I have made a reservation for this Sunday. My name is Bobby
Peace Hotel: Yes, that's right. Your room is a single one with a bath.
Bobby: I am calling to cancel it now. I can't go to your city this week.
Peace Hotel: Fine, we will cancel it.
B... | Peace Hotel in the Peace Hotel helps Bobby to cancel his reservation. |
train_7379 | Mary: Hey, Mary, what's up?
Kristal: Just so so. Last night I met this great guy at the bar and we had such a wonderful time, so we decided to meet again tonight.
Mary: Oh, that's exciting. What does this guy look like? Is he hot?
Kristal: Well, I didn't think so at first. But as we started talking, I found him extr... | Mary tells Mary she met a guy last night and had a wonderful time. She describes the man, and Mary thinks they are a good match. Mary doesn't look for specific qualities in a friend, while Mary thinks honesty is the most valuable. Mary agrees. |
train_7380 | Rhiamon: I just meant that she's got different taste.
Ignacio: What kind of girl is she?
Rhiamon: She's pretty conservative.
Ignacio: Is her fiance Taiwanese?
Rhiamon: Yes.
Ignacio: How old is he?
Rhiamon: About 30. He's really outgoing. But why do you ask? | Rhiamon tells Ignacio the girl's got different taste. |
train_7381 | Pattie: Oh, God. It's late. I'm afraid I have to leave.
Jocelyne: But you just got here. Can't you stay a little longer and have some tea?
Pattie: That's very kind of you. But if I don't go now I'll miss the last bus.
Jocelyne: That's too bad.
Pattie: Thank you for your hospitality.
Jocelyne: Thanks for coming.
P... | Jocelyne asks Pattie to stay a little longer, but Pattie has to leave. Pattie suggests meeting at Pattie's place next time. |
train_7382 | Paddie: Which season do you like best?
Loree: I like spring best. It is neither too cold nor too hot. Freezing days make me lazy and stuffy days make me lazier. How about you?
Paddie: I prefer summer, especially the summer evenings. When the sun comes down, it is so nice to take a walk and breathe. After a rain showe... | Loree likes spring best. Paddie prefers summer, especially the summer evenings. Loree wonders how Paddie gets through the stuffy daytime. |
train_7383 | Room Reservations: Room Reservations. Good afternoon.
Bill: I'd like to book a double room for December 4th.
Room Reservations: That's fine, sir. A double room for December 4th, right?
Bill: Yes. What is the rate, please?
Janeczka: The current rate is 35 dollars per night a room.
Bill: What services come with that?... | Bill wants to book a double room for December 4th. Room Reservations tells Bill the rate and the services. Bill leaves the telephone number and takes it. |
train_7384 | Sullivan: Hello Leo, how is India?
Leo: Tiring, our connecting flight from Mumbai was delayed several times.
Sullivan: What caused the delay?
Leo: Well, we had to go to a port miles from a big city. And there wasn't a major airport near by, the closest airport was a military base, which is sometimes used by a local air... | Leo tells Sullivan his flight was delayed several times. Sullivan guesses there was a technical problem or a storm, and Leo says they have to fly to another airport. |
train_7385 | Meredith: Can you recommend a good tailor?
Jeremias: Yes. Why?
Meredith: I want a new overcoat for the winter.
Jeremias: Oh, how about the tailor near my school?
Meredith: I don't think that one is very good. I had a dress made there, but it pulled open under the arms a few days later.
Jeremias: Why don't you go back a... | Jeremias recommends a tailor to Meredith, but Meredith has had trouble with the tailor. So Jeremias recommends another one and promises to take Meredith there next Sunday morning. |
train_7386 | Sibyl: Jack, how have your two sons been doing at school recently?
Jack: Don't ask. Mark never start studying and Jason never stop studying.
Sibyl: You are joking. I heard that Jason is likely to be at the top of his class after his exams this year.
Jack: Yes, so his teachers say he's been buried in his books every eve... | Jack tells Sibyl that Jason never stops studying and is hoping to go to Harvard University. Mark has the ability but rarely does his best. Sibyl advises Jack to have a talk with Mark. |
train_7387 | Casey: Excuse me, sir, can you help me? I need to buy a bed for my new apartment.
Errol: Of course, what size bed do you need?
Casey: It's a small apartment so I don't want anything too big.
Errol: Well, you should get a twin bed. That's the smallest size for an adult. It only fits one person. A bigger size bed is a do... | Casey needs to buy a bed that isn't too big. Errol recommends a twin bed, and Casey'll get the smallest one. |
train_7388 | Mr. White: Do you have any particular conditions that you would like our company to take into consideration?
Mr. Liu: No, nothing in particular.
Mr. White: All right. If we decide to hire you, we'd pay you two thousand and five hundred yuan a month at the start. You can have Saturdays and Sundays off. Besides, you may ... | Mr. White tells Mr. Liu his job pay and treatment. Mr. Liu asks Mr. White to decide salary after experience of capacity. |
train_7389 | Virgil: You look depressed. What's on your mind?
Lamont: Well, I had a blood test last week. The doctor said that I have high blood pressure and my blood is thick and sticky. I'm very worried.
Virgil: Take it easy. When we last talked, you promised there would be more exercises in your life. But now you are putting on ... | Lamont has high blood pressure. Virgil suggests regular exercise and developing a healthy lifestyle, but Lamont isn't into exercises. |
train_7390 | Jethro: Good morning. Thank you for the interview.
Irvine: No problem. Now, do you prefer working with others or flying solo?
Jethro: Actually, I enjoy both.
Irvine: So, what is most important to you in a job? Do you need job security or professional growth and a chance to advance?
Jethro: I need job security.
Irvine: ... | Jethro tells Irvine Jethro enjoys both teamwork and flying solo; can relocate; needs job security and 75,000 per year. |
train_7391 | Leslie: Thanks for inviting me to work out with you, Joan.
Joan: Don't mention it, let's go in.
Leslie: Yeah, this place looks great. Wow, look at her, she can certainly get down, can't she?
Joan: She sure can. Are you jealous, Leslie?
Leslie: A little, I wish I could do that.
Joan: You can! With a little practice.
Les... | Leslie sees a flexible woman and a buff man. Joan encourages her to exercise to get in shape, and Leslie'll try. |
train_7392 | Tiler: Would you like to have a piece of cake?
Alyssa: No, thank you. I'm on a diet.
Tiler: Why? You're not fat.
Alyssa: I'm considering entering for the beauty contest this summer, so I must have a slender figure.
Tiler: Women of all shapes would be beautiful if they are self-confident.
Alyssa: I'm afraid the judges d... | Alyssa's on a diet for a beauty contest. But Tiler thinks women of all shapes would be beautiful if they're self-confident. |
train_7393 | Sherrie: What's your city like?
Caitrin: It's quite an interesting place to live. The best thing to do in my city is go shopping. There are several indoor and outdoor markets, department stores and shopping malls.
Sherrie: Is the traffic bad in the city centre?
Caitrin: Not really. Cars are not permitted in several par... | Caitrin tells Sherrie Caitrin's city is interesting. The best thing is to go shopping and the public transport system is good. There are restaurants with food from all over the world. Caitrin hopes Sherrie to come for a visit. |
train_7394 | John: Steven, would you like to go dance with us tonight?
Steven: John, I am just not in the mood for this.
John: You look so upset. What's going on?
Steven: I lost the table tennis game yesterday.
John: Oh, what a pity!
Steven: I just don't want to play table tennis any more.
John: Is it that bad? It's nothing more th... | Steven lost the table tennis game and wonders if he's appropriate to play it. John encourages him not to lose heart. |
train_7395 | Matt: I want take shell on a date, but I don't have much money.
Angil: What does she like to do?
Matt: She likes to golf, dance and eat foreign food.
Angil: Sounds like she has pretty pricy tastes.
Matt: Well, I really like being with her.
Angil: Have you thought about going in Dutch?
Matt: Dutch, where is that?
Angil:... | Matt wants to date but doesn't have much money. Angil suggests going in Dutch. |
train_7396 | Rene: So, Fred, what are your plans for after graduation?
Fred: Well, I've already got a job waiting for me back in my hometown.
Rene: That's cool. Have you already found an apartment to live in?
Fred: I'm planning on living with my parents. Won't you?
Rene: I couldn't even if I wanted to. My parents told me that if I ... | Fred has found a job in his hometown and will live with his parents. Rene's parents let Rene find Rene's own place because they want Rene to be more independent. Fred thinks living at home allows him to save some money. |
train_7397 | Lorri: You seem really ticked off. What's up?
Jermaine: Just get out of my face, would you?
Lorri: Chill out! What's eating you, anyway?
Jermaine: Sorry. I'm just that I think I blew the final and now my parents are going to get all bent out of shape. I like totally drew a blank on everything!
Lorri: Well, now you're r... | Jermaine thinks Jermaine blew the final, so Jermaine feels annoyed. Lorri tells Jermaine Jennifer aced the exam because she's the teacher's pet. Jermaine feels Jennifer is gross. |
train_7398 | Vinnie: Car trouble center. How may I help you?
Kenton: My car won't start! Stupid old car!
Vinnie: Hold on, before you kick your car let's go through some possible problems.
Kenton: Fine.
Vinnie: OK, first of all, can you turn the key in the ignition?
Kenton: Yeah! I am here with my friend and he thinks it may be the ... | Kenton's car won't start. Vinnie asks Kenton some questions to go through possible problems, and it turns out that Kenton's car has no gasoline. Eventually, Kenton gets the car started. |
train_7399 | Kellen: Hey Michael. Where are you going?
Michael: No where special. I was just taking a walk.
Kellen: What for?
Michael: To get a little exercise. I'm so out of shape.
Kellen: Hey, I play basketball with a bunch of friends twice a week. It's great exercise and it's fun too. Why don't you come out and play with us?
Mic... | Michael's taking a walk to get exercise. Kellen invites him to play basketball. |
train_7400 | Milton: Good evening, madam. Did you ring for service? Who can I do for you?
Norah: Yes. The light in this room is too dim. Please get me a brighter one.
Milton: Certainly, madam. I'll be back right away. Do you mind if I move your things?
Norah: Oh, no. Go ahead.
Milton: Thank you. How is the light now?
Norah: It's mu... | Milton helps Norah get a brighter light and turn off the air-conditioning. Norah feels cold, so Milton brings Norah an extra blanket and some hot water. |
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