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train_7401 | Conny: Good morning, madam. Can I help you?
Debra: I want to buy some cleansing milk. What would you recommend?
Conny: Your complexion is on the oily side. I suggest you use cleansing gel.
Debra: Anything that can keep my skin clean will do.
Conny: How do you prefer this one? It cleans thoroughly without striping your ... | Debra wants to buy cleansing milk and Conny recommends a fragrance-free cleansing gel. Debra buys the fragrance-free cleansing gel and moisturizing lotion, and Conny gives her some products' samples. |
train_7402 | Goldia: Tom and Helen got married at last.
Helen: How did you know that? I heart Tom's father didn't agree with that.
Goldia: I was invited to attend their wedding.
Helen: It's great. Although his father didn't agree with that, Tom went through with it.
Goldia: How moving love is. | Tom and Helen got married, even Tom's father disagreed. |
train_7403 | Skyler: I'm thinking about redecorating my bedroom. I bought this magazine in order to get some ideas. What do you think of this?
Camille: That looks good. The room in the picture is bigger than your bedroom, so you wouldn't be able to put all the furniture in your room.
Skyler: I'd like to have the bad and the wardrob... | Skyler wants to redecorate the bedroom and bought a magazine to get some ideas. Camille thinks everything in the magazine is expensive, so Skyler should go to a discount furniture store to find similar things. |
train_7404 | Davidson: Good morning, sir. What can I do for you?
Devin: I want to buy a ticket to Sydney tomorrow.
Davidson: Right now fight BW159 is the only one available, it is a non-direct one.
Devin: What's the exact information?
Davidson: It departs at 4:40 pm tomorrow and arrives in Sydney at 10:20 am. the next morning by wa... | Davidson helps Devin buy a first-class single ticket of flight BW159 to Sydney. |
train_7405 | Smith: Now, Miss Childs passed on your resume to me and I'Ve had the chance to look it over and I must say I'm quite impressed.
Jermayne: Thank you very much. I'Ve tried to keep it short and clear. If there's any questions please feel free to ask me.
Smith: Well yes, I do have a number of questions, but perhaps first y... | Smith's impressed by Jermayne's resume and asks Jermayne to give a brief overview. Jermayne was born in America but educated in Europe. Jermayne was moving from country to country but wants to settle down now. |
train_7406 | Bernardina: Hello! Is your taxi engaged?
Sisely: No, this taxi is free.
Bernardina: Please take me to the Honging Hotel.
Sisely: OK. Please get in. I'm glad to serve you.
Bernardina: Could you get there in twenty minutes?
Sisely: It will take half an hour to get to the hotel.
Bernardina: I am in a hurry. Please take a ... | Sisely promises to drive Bernardina to the Honging Hotel in twenty minutes. |
train_7407 | Otho: Tomorrow I will be the new owner of all dad's assets.
Sondra: It still feels really strange to me.
Otho: I know. I miss him terribly.
Sondra: How does it feel to be in charge of so much money?
Otho: I thought I would feel like I was in the lap of Luxury.
Sondra: I guess you could choose that if you wanted.
Otho: ... | Otho'll have all Dad's assets and tells Sondra Otho'll run things the same way that Dad did. |
train_7408 | Hyatt: Our supervisor Lester does. Actually, Lester is kind of like the kitchen god.
Cathyleen: The kitchen god? What does he do?
Hyatt: He just stays in the kitchen and watches you. Before the Chinese New Year, the kitchen god tells his boss whether you were good or bad this year. Just like Lester does!
Cathyleen: Oh,... | Hyatt tells Cathyleen Lester's like the kitchen god who watches everyone and tells the boss whether they're good or bad. Cathyleen's afraid. Hyatt suggests serving sweet dishes, but Cathyleen doesn't think it works. |
train_7409 | Roxine: How do you usually part your hair?
Sheilakathryn: To the right.
Roxine: ( The hair stylist cuts the customer's hair. ) Almost done. I just have to even things up a bit. ( She shows the customer the results. ) Will that do?
Sheilakathryn: Looks good.
Roxine: Would you like a shave?
Sheilakathryn: No, thanks.
Rox... | Roxine cuts Sheilakathryn's hair and even things up. Sheilakathryn's satisfied with the results. |
train_7410 | Maegan: How does the political system work in your country?
Dorthea: We have hundreds of constituencies and the votes in each one elect a member of parliament. Most people call them mp's.
Maegan: Each mp belongs to a political party, right?
Dorthea: Almost all of them do. A few are independent. That means that they do ... | Dorthea tells Maegan Dorthea's country has many constituencies. If a party has more mps, they form a government and choose a prime minister. Any mp can present law to parliament. The proposed law needs the support of the big political parties. |
train_7411 | Felipe: Excuse me, driver, you have kept us waiting for 15 minutes. Can't we start the tour right now?
driver: I am sorry, sir, there are still 5 minutes remaining. . . OK, it's time. We will take a roll call before starting the fantasy sightseeing.
Felipe: Finally. How long does the tour last?
driver: For about 3 hour... | driver let Felipe wait for 20 minutes before the tour. |
train_7412 | Ora: Thanks for coming to see me today.
Cati: It's no problem. I was really missing you anyway.
Ora: I missed you too.
Cati: Why haven't you tried to come see me then?
Ora: I've been really busy.
Cati: Doing what?
Ora: Working.
Cati: I would've come to see you sooner, but I've been busy too.
Ora: What have you been doi... | Ora and Cati are both busy working. Ora's happy that Cati came to visit Ora. |
train_7413 | Steven Smith: Good afternoon. Can I help you?
Dorthy: Yes, I would like to check in.
Steven Smith: Do you have a reservation?
Dorthy: Yes, my name is Steven Smith. I have a reservation from October 2nd to October 6th. I called last week.
Steven Smith: Wait a moment, please. Oh, yes, Steven Smith. It's for a single room... | Steven Smith has reserved a single room with a bath. Steven Smith helps him check in. Smith asks the restaurant's location, and Steven Smith tells him. |
train_7414 | Pat Green: Good morning. My name's Pat Green.
Helen: Good morning. Mr. Green. My name is Helen. What can I do for you?
Pat Green: I read in the poster that you're looking for a student to work as a language assistant.
Helen: Yes. Are you interested in the job?
Pat Green: I think so. But before I apply, could you tell m... | Before Pat Green applying for the position as a language assistant, he asked Helen to tell him more about the work. Then Pat decides to take it. |
train_7415 | Julia: Julia, the apartment I looked at today is pretty decent-around 120 square meters.
Vasilis: Great. Where is it?
Julia: A new two-bedroom apartment, around 100 to 120 square meters, in the Sanlitun area.
Vasilis: What about the surrounding area?
Julia: Very quiet and safe. And it's got a lot of trees and plants.
V... | Vasilis tells Julia the apartment in Sanlitun is big, quiet, and convenient. They'll consider buying it. |
train_7416 | Mr. Black: Sally, were you able to get that report all typed up?
Sally: Not yet, Mr. Black. Mrs. Farnsworth asked me to type some letters for her. They'll be finish pretty quick and then I'll start on that.
Mr. Black: Don't forget I need it in the morning. I have to take it along to Chicago to the regional meeting.
Sal... | Sally'll work late to type Mr. Black's report up. Mr. Black feels sorry but Sally'd love that because she wants to make some extra money to buy a watch for her husband as a birthday present. Mr. Black thinks the thought that counts. |
train_7417 | Nealy: David. have you ever placed an ad in the Campus Daily?
David: Yes. I once did that to sell my bike I no longer needed.
Nealy: When was that?
David: Last May. I think. Why do you ask?
Nealy: I'm thinking of selling my old book since I am going to graduate.
David: Are they in good condition?
Nealy: Pretty good.
Da... | Nealy wants to place an ad to sell old books. David advises Nealy to call Berne Li. Nealy asks David the rates and thinks it is acceptable. |
train_7418 | Jenny: Jenny, remember this: a job worth doing at all is worth doing well.
Lynea: Oh, yes, I certainly won't forget it. But don't expect me to stick to the job just because it pays a few more bucks. A life of continuous exploration is a life worth living. | Jenny and Jenny talk about the worth of a job. |
train_7419 | Darcy: Hey, hey, neighbor. What are you doing with my trees? My wife planted that tree 25 years ago. Get off that ladder.
Nanci: Listen. Even though the trees are in your yard, some of the branches hang over into mine, and I am getting sick and tired of raking up your leaves and picking up all the branches that fall of... | Some branches of Darcy's tree hang over to Nanci's yard, and the walnuts off the tree damages Nanci's lawnmower. Nanci wants to cut them off, but Darcy disagree. Nanci insists that it's legal, but Darcy thinks Darcy should be informed first. |
train_7420 | Halvard: Hello, this is the 911 emergency operator.
Sir: Help! Help! Please, help me!
Halvard: Sir, please calm down and explain exactly what is happening.
Sir: Calm down? My car broke down on the freeway! I have a woman passenger and she's about to have a baby!
Halvard: Relax, sir, and explain exactly where you are.
S... | Sir calls 911 because Sir's car broke down and the woman passenger is about to have a baby. Halvard sends an ambulance to Sir's location. |
train_7421 | Rason: Say, Rason, what are you watching?
Rita: An old Japanese film. I wonder if I'm going to spend all my next year there, I'd better start familiarizing myself with the culture.
Rason: You mean you are accepted into the program?
Rita: Yes.
Rason: That's wonderful. You must be excited.
Rita: Excited and nervous. You ... | Rason'll spend a year in Japan and is practicing basic conversation skills. Rason advises Rason to attend an overseas program as well because some programs don't require language mastery. Rason'll try. |
train_7422 | Mandy: So what do you usually do in your free time?
Tobin: At the moment, I'm spending most of my free time learning German. I also enjoy playing the violin. How about you?
Mandy: I go to the sports club and do some exercise once a week. | Tobin learns German when free, while Mandy does exercises. |
train_7423 | Dodie: Did you get a present for Molly's birthday?
Seamus: Yes, she loves to listen to Johnny Holden's music. And she's got all his CDs. Then I saw this book that introduces Johnny Holden's life, so I got her this.
Dodie: Great idea! | Seamus got Molly a book about Holden as a present. |
train_7424 | Jori: are you good at cooking?
Chrisy: no, but I'm pretty good at eating!
Jori: do you prefer chinese food or Western food?
Chrisy: well, to be honest with you, Chinese food is really different from western food.
Jori: are you used to the food here?
Chrisy: I'm not really used to it yet.
Jori: what's your favorit... | Chrisy thinks Chinese food and Western food are different. Chrisy likes Sweet and Sour Pork and Kung Pao Chicken. It's hard for Chrisy to try new Chinese dishes because Chrisy can't read the menu. Jori wants to treat Chrisy Beijing duck. |
train_7425 | Maurita: If you can choose, will you marry a foreigner or a Chinese?
Talyah: Why? Did tom pop the question?
Maurita: Not yet. But I wonder if I can get my parents' consent.
Talyah: Let me guess, your parents want you to marry a Chinese man, right?
Maurita: You are right. It is giving me a real headache. I feel like... | That Maurita's parents want Maurita to marry a Chinese man makes Maurita headache. Talyah used to have the problem when with a Korean boyfriend but broke up. Maurita thinks it's hard to have a mixed marriage but Talyah says there're many successful examples. |
train_7426 | Orelle: You should have been at home and enjoyed a big meal.
Nelli: Yes. I should have gone to buy the ticket in advance. But now. . .
Orelle: But now you can stay with friends and enjoy a holiday too.
Nelli: Right. Let's go and find some fun. | Orelle suggests Nelli stay with friends and enjoy a holiday. |
train_7427 | Maddie: Wow, it all looks so good. I'm not sure what to choose.
Eliza: I can recommend the spare ribs. They are very tasty here.
Maddie: Actually, I ate too much pork yesterday. I fancy a change.
Eliza: Ok why don't you order the braised fish then?
Maddie: That sounds like a good idea. It looks very big though.
El... | Eliza recommends spare ribs but Maddie fancy a change. Eliza suggests eating braised fish. |
train_7428 | Bing: He's honest, hardworking and responsible. I simply can't find any shortcoming of his as an employee.
Thane: I rather doubt it. You're cheated by his appearance, I think.
Bing: Don't be so jealous. He never speaks ill of you before me. | Bing thinks Thane's cheated by his appearance. |
train_7429 | Ms. Wang: Happy birthday, Tom, This is for you.
Connie: Thanks, Ms. Wang.
Ms. Wang: You know, in china, we usually don't open presents until the guests have gone.
Connie: Really? I've already opened this one. Say! This is swell! Look, Mom, a billfold.
Tom: It's very nice. You really shouldn't have done it, though, ... | Ms. Wang gives Tom a billfold as a birthday present and tells him in China people don't open it right away. Tom makes a wish and will cut the cake. |
train_7430 | Zaneta: Good morning, sir. May I help you?
Isaiah: Yes, thank you. I want to get a handbag.
Zaneta: Do you want it for yourself or for your girlfriend?
Isaiah: No, I have no girlfriend.
Zaneta: Please excuse me for what I said just now. What do you think of this one?
Isaiah: I am afraid it is too big.
Zaneta: Sor... | The smallest handbag in Zaneta's store is too big for Isaiah. Isaiah'll go to another leather store. |
train_7431 | Emily: So, Emily, you're ready for the trip, right?
Hersh: Yes, I am.
Emily: But you seem to be a little bit nervous.
Hersh: Yes, I am a little nervous. But I think it'll be a great experience and hopefully my English will improve a lot.
Emily: Oh, I'm sure it will. My English improved a lot when I went to Australia la... | Emily tells Emily she's nervous about the trip, and she hopes she can improve her English in London. |
train_7432 | Hailee: Excuse me, where can I get the 7:30 flight to Chicago?
Othelia: I'm sorry, but the 7:30 flight to Chicago has just left.
Hailee: Oh, no, I missed the flight.
Othelia: I'm afraid so.
Hailee: I don't believe it. I have to get to my brother's wedding. When is the next flight?
Othelia: Let me see. It's at 9:00.
Hai... | Othelia tells Hailee Hailee missed the 7:30 flight. Hailee will book a ticket for the next flight. |
train_7433 | Jesse: Hi, Jesse, I thought you'd be on your way to work by now, are you taking the day off?
Augustine: No no. I don't have to leave home so early, since I started traveling by subway.
Jesse: Oh, is that so?
Augustine: Yes, I can spend an extra half hour in bed. Have breakfast at home and still be on time for work. It'... | Jessie tells Jesse Jessie starts going to work by subway so Jessie doesn't have to leave home early. It's a bit expensive but so convenient. |
train_7434 | Seth: Let's plan the dinner for the end of the year.
Huey: I've been talking to some of the other kids in the class and quite a few of them want to go to a pizza restaurant.
Seth: Hmm, I think I've had enough of pizza. I eat it at least twice a week. It'd be good to have something different.
Huey: Well, there's that Ch... | Huey says many kids want to go to a pizza restaurant, but Seth has had enough of pizza. Huey considers a Chinese restaurant, but it'll be closed. Seth suggests they fix the cost first. |
train_7435 | Rachel: Hi, Rachel, how are you?
Caroline: Don't ask. I've had a terrible morning.
Rachel: Oh no, what happened?
Caroline: It's my car. I came out of the house this morning and found that the back window had been broken into pieces.
Rachel: Oh no, that's awful. What were they after? The car's MP3 player?
Caroline: Yeah... | Rachel tells Rachel her car has been robbed. The robbers took the MP3 player and her handbag where there are keys and her home address. So Rachel changed her home locks, which cost a fortune. |
train_7436 | Mr. Walters: Mary, when we get out of the elevator, could you call the repair shop to ask if my car has been repaired? I'm going into a meeting right away, so I don't have time to call them.
Mary: Sure, Mr. Walters. By the way, if your car is still being repaired, how are you going to get to work tomorrow? Is your wife... | Mr. Walters asks Mary to call the repair shop to see whether his car is ready. Walters will take the bus to work. |
train_7437 | Mr. Parsons: Okay, well I ' m sure you have a number of questions to ask me regarding the position.
Rebecca: Yes, well Miss Childs did give mean overview of the position over the phone, but there were some details I ' d like to clarify.
Mr. Parsons: Well feel free to ask me anything, and I ' ll try to fill in the detai... | Rebecca wants to clarify some details regarding the job. Mr. Parsons tells Rebecca about the remuneration package, bonuses included, and salary. |
train_7438 | Bill Gotcha: Hello, thank you for taking the time to interview me.
Glynda: Hi there, I ' m Bill Gotcha, the owner of Gotcha Enterprises. Did you find your way here OK?
Bill Gotcha: Your assistant gave wonderful directions.
Glynda: Why are you switching jobs at this point in your career?
Bill Gotcha: Our Company is movi... | Bill Gotcha tells Bill Gotcha Bill Gotcha why Bill Gotcha's switching jobs. Bill Gotcha's best at organizing problematic systems and Bill Gotcha likes finding things to keep busy. |
train_7439 | Fiona: Hi! Fiona? I almost didn't recognize you. You are much thinner since I last saw you.
Florri: Yes. I have lost about ten kilos.
Fiona: How did you do it?
Florri: I am on a diet. And I do more exercise regularly.
Fiona: What's the secret then?
Florri: It lies in perseverance.
Fiona: Well. It's hard for me. I can't... | Fiona tells Fiona she's lost about ten kilos by going on a diet. |
train_7440 | Renault: Good morning, sir. May I see your passport?
Raymond: Yes, of course. Here it is.
Renault: Thank you. Are all these yours?
Raymond: No, some of them are my friend's. Do you want her passport, too?
Renault: Yes, please. Do you have any carry-on items?
Raymond: Do you want me to put it on the belt, too?
Renault: ... | Renault sees Raymond's and Raymond's friend's passport and checks their luggage. Raymond tells Renault they've nothing to declare. Renault lets them go. |
train_7441 | Jim: Do you speak only English in the class, or does your teacher explain everything to you in Spanish?
Mario: Oh, we never speak Spanish in class! Miss. Parker speaks to us only in English.
Jim: I suppose she's right. Does she speak English very slowly?
Mario: Not always. Sometimes we don't understand her. Then she ha... | Mario tells Jim Mario's teacher speaks only in English in class and students sometimes can't understand. Mario's pronunciation is good though Mario thinks it's difficult sometimes. |
train_7442 | John: Well, I can't believe your uncle and aunt came to stay with us for a week, and they did not even call us in advance.
Leonard: John, they are old-fashioned people from the Chinese countryside. That's their custom.
John: I know, but it is hard for me to get used to your relatives coming to visit us, and without war... | John feels it unbearable that John's relatives came to stay with them for a week without warning. John tells John it's the custom of the old-fashioned people from the Chinese countryside. |
train_7443 | Francis: Francis, you have done an outstanding work in the past six months. In view of your achievement, I trust you're now indispensable part of our company and you deserve an officer director title.
Viva: I am so happy to know that I could make some contribution to our company.
Francis: This title does not only give ... | Francis informs Francis that he's promoted to the officer director. Francis promises to do his best. |
train_7444 | Mary: Morning, Tom.
Tom: Hi, Mary.
Mary: You seem to be in a hurry.
Tom: Yes. I'Ve got a meeting in a minute.
Mary: Okay. I won't hold you up then.
Tom: Right. I'll see you later.
Mary: See you later. | Tom and Mary meet and greet each other. |
train_7445 | Theobald: . . . Now that we have been over the gory details of our disastrous first quarter, Ed! Give us some good news. How are things looking for us in terms sales this month?
Ed: Uh well. . . would you like the bad news first or the really bad news?
Theobald: What? Ed, don't tell me you only have bad news!
Ed: Well ... | Ed tells Theobald that the company's sales have plunged fifty percent in the past month and they are overstocked and overstaffed. Their supplier suffered QC problems, so half of their production is faulty, and they have to shoulder the cost. Theobald despairs while Ed's happy to have been offered a new job. |
train_7446 | Hyacinthia: Three other people started to bid. One called himself Buddhabuyer, so I knew he meant business. I raised my bid twice, but it kept going up.
Jo: How high did the price go?
Hyacinthia: I don't know. I dropped out at $ 250.
Jo: You didn't watch the end of the auction?
Hyacinthia: No. It wasn't the super barga... | Hyacinthia raised the bid twice in the auction but dropped out as Hyacinthia thought it wasn't a super bargain. |
train_7447 | Manish: Well, humans could never make something like that.
Stu: Those poor Egyptians slaves worked so hard and you want to give aliens all the credit!
Manish: Be a little more open-minded, Stu! Don't believe everything you read in your history books!
Stu: OK, but don't believe everything you see on The X-files, either!... | Manish thinks it's aliens who built the pyramids while Stu believes it's Egyptians' work. |
train_7448 | Brianne: Hey, David. Where did you get the sofa? It's so beautiful. Look at the color, I really love this yellow, so bright! It must be very expensive.
David: Not really. To be honest, it's very cheap. I only spent $ 100.
Brianne: Are you kidding? $ 100 for this big leather sofa?
David: Yes. I bought it in Johnson thri... | Brianne admires David's new sofa. David tells Brianne it's a cheap used one while Brianne won't buy a secondhand sofa. |
train_7449 | Westley: Is the environment a big issues in your country? It is in mine.
Ehud: It is in mine too. The biggest issue is water. The climate is dry and so water conservation is very important.
Westley: What methods do you use to conserve water?
Ehud: Water is rationed. We can only use a certain amount each month. It means... | The biggest issue in Ehud's country is water so their water is used in ration. The biggest environmental problem in Westley's country is air pollution. They think there needs to be an international response to this problem. |
train_7450 | Jenine: What a beautiful view.
The Grand Canyon: It sure is. The Grand Canyon is truly a masterpiece. No man could ever make anything like this.
Jenine: What is that below?
The Grand Canyon: It is the Colorado River. You can go down the river in a boat if you wish.
Jenine: No. Thank you. It looks a bit too dangerous fo... | Jenine and The Grand Canyon are enjoying the beautiful view of the Grand Canyon. They think it a nice change from the polluted and crowded city. |
train_7451 | Anthony: Hi Isabel! You wanted to see me?
Isabel: Yes Anthony, come on in. Have a seat.
Anthony: Is everything okay? You seem a bit preoccupied.
Isabel: Well, Anthony, this is not going to be an easy conversation. The company has made some decisions which will have a direct impact on your employment.
Anthony: Okay. . .... | Isabel informs Anthony that he's fired because he was caught making international calls from the office phone. He called in sick too many times, and he smells like alcohol. |
train_7452 | Tania: Have you signed up to join the company's Christmas party?
Jess: Sure, I have. Will you join?
Tania: I will. You know, as a newcomer, I think it might be a good opportunity to get to know people from the other departments of our company in a more relaxed atmosphere.
Jess: You are right. Our company's Christmas pa... | Tania will join the company's Christmas party because Tania, a newcomer, can know people from the other departments of their company. Jess tells Tania it's an informal party and Tania can dress casually. |
train_7453 | Nita: May I help you?
Kimbra: Could I check out this book?
Nita: Let me see your library card.
Kimbra: I need to get one.
Nita: You can apply for one right now, if you'd like.
Kimbra: Okay. Let me do that right now.
Nita: Could you fill out this application?
Kimbra: I'm finished. Here you go.
Nita: Could you please sig... | Kimbra applies for a library card with Nita's assistance and wants to check out a book. |
train_7454 | Tami: Hi! Ed, what's up?
Ed: Nothing.
Tami: Doesn't look like it to me.
Ed: Just get out of my face!
Tami: Woo, easy.
Ed: Leave me alone!
Tami: What are you so ticked off about?
Ed: I don't want to talk about it.
Tami: Maybe I can help.
Ed: I blew the finally exam.
Tami: You've got to be joking.
Ed: No, I'm not.
Tami: ... | Ed's upset. Finally, he tells Tami it's because he blew the final exam. |
train_7455 | Andri: I'm here to open a Current Account with your bank.
Felita: That's no problem at all, but could you fill in this and I'll need to see some ID.
Andri: Here you go. Is there a minimum amount I need to pay in?
Felita: Yes, there needs to be at least 1 RMB paid in to open a new account. Also, you will need to choose ... | Felita assists Andri in opening a Current Account with Felita's bank. |
train_7456 | Marsiella: You must like to dance, right.
Edyth: I'd love to. Do you often come here to dance?
Marsiella: Yes, I like the old style dance, such as waltz , rumba and so on. They are quite graceful.
Edyth: You are waltzing quite wonderfully. It's great to dance with a experience and talent partner.
Marsiella: Thank you f... | Marsiella and Edyth are dancing. Marsiella likes old-style dance. They both don't like modern dance. |
train_7457 | Karen: it's getting cold.
Keelia: yes. I bought a scarf yesterday. It's really nice and warm. Have a look.
Karen: Oh, it's made of wool. I like the striped pattern.
Keelia: yes, I adore simple fashions. How does it look on me?
Karen: it looks great, but you need something to go with it. It's too plain on its own.
Keeli... | Keelia bought a scarf yesterday. Karen suggests something to go with it and Keelia already got them. They believe they should stick to their own fashion sense. |
train_7458 | Ignacius: Have you any beef today?
Judith: Yes, we've got a very tender new shipment from the mainland. It is a weekend special.
Ignacius: How much is it a pound?
Judith: One pound and fifty pence a pound.
Ignacius: Good. I'll get three pounds of it.
Judith: Here it is. Four pounds and fifty pence in all. | Ignacius buys three pounds of beef with Judith's assistance. |
train_7459 | Maurita: Are there pets allowed in this apartment?
Cary: No dogs or cats or any other fur type animal, but other pets are allowed.
Maurita: What about a boa constrictor?
Cary: Well. . . is that a pet? Isn't that something from the zoo?
Maurita: If I had one, could I rent this apartment?
Cary: I was more thinking of nic... | Maurita wants to keep wild animals in the apartment. Cary is astonished but tells Maurita the pet will be allowed if it doesn't have fur and can be kept in a little box. |
train_7460 | Percival: Are the expressions of sight draft, time draft, usance draft and letter of credit adequate terms to express the different methods of payment?
Agnella: No. These terms need to be amplified.
Percival: What if the sale is made on the basis of sight draft?
Agnella: Then the shipping documents have to be attached.... | Agnella tells Percival the terms should be amplified to express the different methods of payment. They must be very careful in building up clear expressions. |
train_7461 | Andri: What a beautiful day!
Rogers: The weather is so crazy. It rained cats and dogs last night, but cleared up in the morning.
Andri: I was worried about canceling the climbing.
Rogers: Honey, wait for me. I am too tired to move a step further.
Andri: What about taking the cable car?
Rogers: Attaboy, that's just what... | Andri and her dad are climbing the mountains, then her dad wants to take the cable car. While they're waiting in line, they enjoy the beautiful scenery. |
train_7462 | Gere: I am calling to ask the position of HR manager. Could you tell me more about it?
Jennings: Yes. We are looking for someone who are well-educated and have all-round experience as a manager.
Gere: I have a master's degree in HR management in Peking University. And I worked as a HR manager in a European enterprise f... | Gere phones to ask the position of an HR manager. Jennings tells Gere the requirements and arranges for a formal interview. |
train_7463 | Murphy: Welcome to ABC electronics. First, let me go over what we do in the department during a typical workday.
Josiah: Ok. I understand that we basically work form 8: 30 to 5:30 with an hour-long lunch break from 12 to 1, right?
Murphy: That's right, although we do expect you to do a little overtime if there's someth... | Murphy tells Josiah about the company's daily routine during a typical workday and explains the frequency of meetings and tells Josiah Josiah's entitled to a company car. Murphy shows Josiah Josiah's office and tells Josiah how the salaries are paid. |
train_7464 | Room service: Room service. May I help you?
Emory: Yes, the food you have just sent here is cool. Would you please heat them up?
Room service: I am sorry for that. We will send someone to your room right now.
Emory: That's fine. Quickly please, we are so hungry. | Emory calls room service as the food they have sent is cool. Room service apologizes and will send someone immediately. |
train_7465 | Valery: How may I help you, miss?
Arlie: I want to change my hairstyle. What would you suggest?
Valery: Would you like to have a perm?
Arlie: Do you think it will suit me?
Valery: Oh, absolutely.
Arlie: Ok, I'll have it for a change. | Arlie wants to change her hairstyle. Valery suggests a perm and Arlie agrees. |
train_7466 | Siffre: What's wrong with you, young man?
young man: I've got a headache and a cough.
Siffre: I see. You've got a cold.
young man: What should I do, doctor?
Siffre: Take this medicine three times a day.
young man: Yes.
Siffre: Drink a lot of water and have a good rest. You'll be well soon.
young man: Thank you. | young man got a cold. Siffre prescribes medicine and gives some suggestions. |
train_7467 | Drew: Mom, I am going to work at a bank in downtown Chicago. I'm going to move there from New York in two months.
Erna: That's great! I thought you liked your old job. Why did you get a new job?
Drew: I liked my co-workers, but working in a hospital was a very stressful job. I had to work long hours and I am scared of ... | Drew tells Drew's mom Drew will work at a bank in downtown Chicago. Drew's mom hopes Drew can work in California. Drew will try to transfer to a branch in California near her and Drew's dad after one year. |
train_7468 | Joellen: The company is going to recruit some people.
Veronica: Really? Are there any vacant positions?
Joellen: Yes. The position of senior secretary had fallen vacant.
Veronica: What happened to Kitty? She was an excellent senior secretary.
Joellen: She has just got married. And she wants to be a full-time housewife.... | Joellen tells Veronica the position of senior secretary had fallen vacant. The company has advertised the position but Veronica doesn't think a graduate will surely qualify. |
train_7469 | Myrah: Dad, can we go to that hotel next to the river again this year?
Dad: Your mother didn't like it.
Myrah: What about the place on top of that hill?
Dad: That's full so Mum and I found one in the woods. I booked it last night. | Myrah prefers the hotel next to the river again but Myrah's dad already booked one in the woods. |
train_7470 | Corina: Hey, Charlie. How was your football game the other day?
Charlie: Great! Our team played hard and out Huasheng Team.
Corina: Congratulations! But hold on, there. Taishan Team, you know, is difficult to play.
Charlie: You're right. It will be a close game. But I've got a good feeling about this game. Our team is ... | Charlie won the football game the other day. Corina thinks the Taishan Team will be difficult to play but Charlie is confident. |
train_7471 | Joline: Did you go out today?
Alyssa: With my bad luck? What good would it have done if I'd gone out?
Joline: If you'd looked for a job,you might have found one.
Alyssa: But I've been looking for one over a year. Today wouldn't have been any different.
Joline: I know how bad you feel, but if you don't keep on looking, ... | Alyssa feels bad about being unable to find a job over a year and wishes Alyssa had stayed in Puerto Rico. Joline suggests going to Puerto Rico for a visit and Alyssa's happy with that. |
train_7472 | Daphna: have you adapted to the lifestyle in China?
Adelaide: yeah, almost. But there is one thing.
Daphna: what?
Adelaide: I still wonder what privacy meant for Chinese people. I don't mean to say that there's no privacy in China, but. . .
Daphna: what is it?
Adelaide: some of my Chinese colleagues just share the... | Adelaide feels uncomfortable about Chinese people sharing personal stories in front of others or reading other's newspapers while taking public transportations. Daphna tells Adelaide perhaps it's because they hold different ideas about privacy. |
train_7473 | ABC Rent-a-Car: ABC Rent-a-Car. May I help you?
Terrence: I would like to rent a car. What kind of car do you have?
ABC Rent-a-Car: We have Volkswagen, Pinto, Plymouth and Datsun.
Terrence: What is the rate?
ABC Rent-a-Car: Twenty dollars per day for Volkswagen, Pinto and Datsun, and twenty-seven dollars for Plymou... | ABC Rent-a-Car tells Terrence about the kinds of cars they have and the mileage and gas. Then Terrence rents a Pinto. |
train_7474 | Mary: hey, Mary, what's up?
Katie: not much. Last night I met this great guy at the bar and we had such a wonderful time that we decided to meet again tonight.
Mary: oh, that's exciting. What's this guy like? Is he hot?
Katie: well, I didn't think so at first. But as we started talking, I found his extremely funny a... | Mary tells Mary about a guy she met at the bar last night. She likes the guy as he's funny and they have a lot in common. Then Mary tells Katie the qualities she looks for in a friend. |
train_7475 | Meghan: You shouldn't have told her the truth. What can we do now?
Sparky: I'm sorry , It's all my fault.
Meghan: You are always like this. I've told you many times not to tell her.
Sparky: Sorry, I had no intention.
Meghan: It's too late to say sorry now. Oh, what am I going to do?
Sparky: I know I was an idiot, ... | Meghan blames Sparky for telling someone the truth. Sparky apologizes and will do anything to make up. |
train_7476 | Rayner: May I ask what the name is the girl?
Xiao Li: Which one?
Rayner: The tallest one.
Xiao Li: She is Xiao Li. She's come here to see her brother.
Rayner: Oh, it's so. She looks very lovely. Could you give me some else information on her?
Xiao Li: OK. She's a costume designer and works in a garment mill.
Rayn... | Xiao Li tells Rayner the name of the tallest girl and gives Rayner more information about her. |
train_7477 | Wakefield: Welcome to skateboarding camp. Are you ready to sign up?
Krissie: I want to, but I don't a skateboard. I prefer to ride my bike.
Wakefield: Well, we have skate parks and biking parks here.
Krissie: Sounds great, but I don't have any protective equipment.
Wakefield: We have all the safety equipment you'll nee... | Krissie wants to sign up for the skateboarding camp. Wakefield explains to Krissie the equipment and the cost of the camp and tells Krissie the VIP card can't save more money. |
train_7478 | Sam: Can I be of any help?
Lorene: Oh, thank you, Sam. You can be a great help. You know Steve's parents will come to dinner today. This is the first time they have come to visit our new house since our marriage.
Sam: Good. What would you like me to do?
Lorene: Well, I can't make up my mind about what to have for desse... | Lorene tells Sam Steve's parents will come to dinner, but the apple pies she prepared taste bad. Sam advises Lorene to offer some fresh fruit and cheese as a healthy dessert. |
train_7479 | Marissa: It's so hard for me to learn English. Why is it so easy for you?
Connor: I didn't know you were having problems. Maybe it's easier for me because I already speak 2 languages, but also I really work at it.
Marissa: Well, I always do my homework and go to classes. What else do you think would help?
Connor: Well,... | Marissa's having problems with learning English. Connor tells Marissa that Connor improves English by reading newspapers and talking to Americans. Connor encourages Marissa to try and speak. |
train_7480 | Milt: What do you know about Einstein's childhood?
Nona: He studied the violin between the age of 6 and 13.
Milt: How was little Albert in primary school?
Nona: Well, he was rather shy and couldn't get along with the other boys. He used to ask lots of questions. He did not enjoy school much. He was poor in all subjects... | Nona tells Milt about Einstein's childhood experiences including his music learning and school performance. |
train_7481 | Tina: What are your plans for this afternoon, Mike? Mary and I are going to the cinema. Do you want to come to?
Mike: Sorry, Tina. I'm meeting Jane. She is writing an article and she asked me to help collect material for it.
Tina: An article? About what?
Mike: Oh, just about supermarkets. I'm going to see her at the li... | Tina invites Mike to go to the cinema with Mary and her, but Mike will meet Jane, so they will meet for supper. |
train_7482 | Chandal: Good Morning, Room Service. May I help you?
Calida: Yes, I'd like to have supper in my room, please.
Chandal: OK, Sir. We offer different types of cuisine, Chinese, American, French and Italian, which one would you prefer?
Calida: The first, please. What would I have for supper then?
Chandal: Rice, chicken, to... | Adam Green calls room service and orders Chinese cuisine for supper in his room with Chandal's assistance. |
train_7483 | David: David, the woman in this picture holding an animal, is this at a zoo or in a garden?
Lorrie: No. The woman in the picture is my aunt Joanna. She took that picture in the mountains.
David: What does she do?
Lorrie: She's a biologist. She studies animal species that are brought into our state from other states or ... | David tells David the woman in the picture is his aunt Joanna who's a biologist. David introduces her work. |
train_7484 | Joellen: Good morning, doctor Smith's office. What can I do for you?
Bob: Hello, this is Bob speaking, there's a pain in my stomach. I'd like to make an appointment to see the doctor this afternoon.
Joellen: Let me see. I'm afraid he is busy at that time.
Bob: How about tomorrow?
Joellen: Sorry, but he'll be busy too t... | Bob has stomachache and phones to make an appointment with doctor Smith. Joellen arranges for the appointment at 9:00 am the day after tomorrow. |
train_7485 | Mark: Hi, Mark, how was the camping?
Adair: It was great in the end, but we had a terrible time at the beginning.
Mark: Why?
Adair: First, we left the house early on Saturday morning, but after only half an hour my car broke down.
Mark: Oh, no.
Adair: Fortunately, there was a garage nearby, and the repairman fixed the ... | Mark tells Mark about the camping. His car broke down and they got lost in the forest. Fortunately, they found a great hotel and stayed there for the whole weekend. |
train_7486 | Bevvy: This is Word Master on Radio 4. Today we have Professor Danny Sheffield from Arkansa Community College. OK, Danny, could you tell us how to produce a good piece of writing in college?
Christopher: Well, one of the basic things about any writing is to remember 3 key points. Number One, say what you're going to sa... | Professor Danny Sheffield from Arkansas Community College tells Bevvy how to produce a good piece of writing in college and a personal voice separates an excellent article from the average ones. |
train_7487 | Maddi: Good evening, Do you have a reservation?
Mr. Watson: Yes. The reservation under Mr. Watson.
Maddi: Ah, yes, a table for four at 8
Mr. Watson: Em, no, thanks. I think we'll go straight to the table, By the way. may I check my overcoat here?
Maddi: Certainly, sir. We'll keep it in the cloakroom for you. Here is yo... | Maddi helps Mr. Watson check Mr. Watson's overcoat and then shows Mr. Watson to the reserved table. |
train_7488 | Renado: Hello, Anna. Come in and sit down.
Anna: Hello, doctor.
Renado: What's the matter?
Anna: I've got a backache.
Renado: Do you often suffer from backache?
Anna: No, I don't. I've never had a bad one before.
Renado: When did it start?
Anna: About four days ago.
Renado: Well, go home and rest in bed for two days, t... | Anna gets a backache. The doctor suggests she have a rest and will give her some pills. |
train_7489 | Martino: Hi, good morning, Miss? what can I help you with?
Marilu: Good morning I'd like to mail this box of books to Taiwan.
Martino: OK, please put it on this scale.Airmail or by sea?
Marilu: How long does it take to reach Taiwan by sea?
Martino: Usually about two month.
Marilu: That's too long.How long does it take ... | Marilu decides to send a box of books to Taiwan by airmail because Martino tells her although airmail is expensive, it's quicker and safer than by sea. |
train_7490 | Linn: Excuse me, sir, I'm afraid you can't park your car here.
Godfry: Why not? It's my parking space.
Linn: I'm afraid not, sir.
Godfry: Oh? That's a surprise. Let me see... D 0411 Our dog's birthday. Yes, I'm sure this my parking space!
Linn: But I saw a red car always parking here before.
Godfry: Oh, we've just repa... | Linn mistakenly thinks the parking space doesn't belong to Godfry because of the new appearance of Godfry's car. But Linn realizes the mistake after checking. |
train_7491 | Andra: Hi Jim. Do you have a minute?
Jim: Sure, what ' s up?
Andra: Some of us are going to start a soccer team. Would you like to join us?
Jim: I don ' t know anything about it. Soccer isn ' t as popular in my country as it is here.
Andra: That ' s all right. We ' ll teach you.
Jim: Is it anything like American footba... | Andra invites Jim to join a soccer team but Jim doesn't know anything about soccer and wants to see what it's like first. |
train_7492 | Ondrea: Could you please tell me how I can go job-hunting in the web?
Selie: Generally speaking, job seekers can enter the websites either of job agencies or of some units for job advertisements.
Ondrea: How should I contact them?
Selie: You can e-mail your application materials for application to the websites of job a... | Selie tells Ondrea how to go job-hunting in the web, how to contact the units, and how quickly will one get a reply. |
train_7493 | Orsola: Hi, Dan. What's new?
Dan: Where have you been? I've been trying to get in touch with you for two days.
Orsola: I went to Salt Lake City on business. What's up?
Dan: I got fired.
Orsola: How come? Last time I saw you. You told me it was a good job, and you'd like to take it as a career. That was only one month a... | Dan lost his job because he messed up a $10 million worth of business deal and he didn't tell his wife, Lily. Orsola will see what Orsola can do to help Dan and suggests he tell Lily about this problem. |
train_7494 | Natalee: hi, Bob, I am so glad that you came.
Bob: of course I'd come. I couldn't think of a better chance to see all my old friends.
Natalee: yeah. It's hard to believe that it's been ten years since graduation. It feels just yesterday we collected our diplomas.
Bob: how time flies. But hey, how are things going with ... | Bob and Natalee haven't seen each other for a long time. Natalee has been able to find his place in the world recently. Bob and Jenny struggled after graduation but now live a better life. Bob invites Natalee to his house-warming party. Natalee accepts. |
train_7495 | Alys: I want to find an old music box.
Philly: We have a great selection. What decade are you looking for?
Alys: Do you have anything made in the 1920s?
Philly: We have six.
Alys: Do any of them have dancing figures?
Philly: Actually, two of them have dancing figures.
Alys: That's fantastic. I think I like this one.
Ph... | Philly shows Alys an old music box with dancing figures but without any warranty. |
train_7496 | Kelly: Good evening, do you have a reservation?
Ann: Yes, we'Ve got a reservation. The name is Ann.
Kelly: Let me see. Ok, this way, please.
Ann: This is your table.
Kelly: And would you like to order now?
Ann: Yes.
Kelly: Here is the menu.
Ann: Thank you. | Kelly brings Ann to her reserved table and gives her the menu. |
train_7497 | American: Excuse me, will you change me some money, please?
Fredrick: Of course.
American: I'd like to change these dollars into RIB. Would you please tell me the exchange rate between American dollar and RIB?
Fredrick: Sure. At present one dollar is equal to 6. 4392 yuan. How many dollars would you like to change?
Ame... | Fredrick helps American change 500 dollars into 3220 yuan and asks American to keep the exchange memo. |
train_7498 | Casey: I think that I would enjoy living here, but I would like to make improvements.
Arnoldo: What would make this apartment better for you?
Casey: I think that it would look better with a better quality carpet.
Arnoldo: You can have a different carpet, but you have to pay more if it costs more.
Casey: How much more w... | Casey wants a new paint color and a new carpet in the apartment and Arnoldo tells Casey those changes will be finished by next week. |
train_7499 | Wendie: How about the hiking? It was freezing yesterday, are you all ok?
Sophronia: Can't be better, it was wonderful. We had a lot of fun there. There was so much joy and walk and breathe the winter air. We arrived at the park at 9 o'clock in the morning and didn't leave till 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
Wendie: You ha... | Sophronia tells Wendie their hiking is wonderful and funny. They built different things with snow, went sliding, and had a winter picnic. Wendie can't wait to see their hiking video. |
train_7500 | Cobb: I wish our competition will quit poaching our people, when Susan resigned last week to work for the Sunburst, she was our fourth employee to leave us for them.
Robina: Have you ever considered that perhaps we have a morale problem among our employees? If everyone is discontent with their work, of course they won'... | Cobb wish their competition will quit poaching their employees, but Robina thinks it's more about a morale problem among their employees and tells Cobb it's hard to find new employees every few months to fill someone's vacancy. |
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