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train_7501 | Sandy: What's your number?
Sonya: I'm number seven. What about you?
Sandy: Five.
Sonya: Hah hah! You have to go before me.
Sandy: You think it's funny. I'm terrified.
Sonya: Don't worry. It's safe.
Sandy: But I've never jumped off anything in my life. The highest thing I've jumped off is my bed. I'm scared.
Sonya: You ... | Sandy is terrified of jumping off, although she is the one who wanted to come, while Sonya is not too scared. |
train_7502 | Dolora: When are we leaving for our field trip?
Janeta: Our science field trip is next Monday at 8 a. m. in the morning. Can you mark that on your calendar?
Dolora: Yes, I will write that down.
Janeta: That will be Monday, December 2nd. We need to start loading the buses half an hour early, so plan to arrive at 7.
Dolo... | Janeta tells Dolora about the schedule of the upcoming science field trip and asks Dolora to check the geology club webpage to see what to bring. |
train_7503 | Rollins: Hey, you, pick up that piece of garbage!
Mauritz: Huh? Me?
Rollins: Yeah, you. I just saw you throw a piece of garbage on the ground. Can't you read the No Littering sign? It's a $ 500 penalty for littering, so go pick it up and put it in the garbage can over there.
Mauritz: Why should I do that? It's only a p... | Rollins requires Mauritz to pick up the garbage Mauritz just threw on the ground and put it in the recycle bin, although Mauritz doesn't think it's a big issue and the cleaner will do it. |
train_7504 | Kristyn: Let's do something different today.
Willmott: Like how?
Kristyn: I would like you to give me a different hair style.
Willmott: What did you have in mind?
Kristyn: Give me a short haircut.
Willmott: Do you know how short you want your hair to be?
Kristyn: I want you to cut it to a few inches long.
Willmott: Tha... | Willmott makes sure Kristyn really wants Kristyn's hair to be cut to a few inches long and start cutting. |
train_7505 | Adria: I am going on my first date tonight. Can you give me some suggestions about what to wear?
Devonne: Well, I think you look very pretty in your polka dot purple dress with your hair piled at the rear. That makes you very graceful and mysterious.
Adria: Yeah, that's a good idea. Let me try it.
Devonne: Remember to ... | Devonne gives Adria suggestions on dressing for Adria's first date tonight. Adria is grateful. |
train_7506 | Erena: Good morning. What can I do for you?
Betsy: Good morning. Would you like to tell me something about the computer? I've never seen this brand before. What is your superior brand?
Erena: This is our new brand. I can make sure our computer board is one of the best boards.
Betsy: Can you tell me the specialty of you... | Erena introduces the specialty of their computer board to Betsy and tells Betsy they will give a discount if Betsy has a large order. |
train_7507 | Caryl: have you bought a present for jim's birthday yet?
Christiano: no, I haven't. I can't think of anything to get him.
Caryl: I'm having the same problem. I want to get something really special. Jim always seem to know exactly what to get people as gifts.
Christiano: I know. He bought me that beautiful sweater for m... | Christiano and Caryl are discussing what to buy as a birthday gift for Jim to thanks his kindness for giving them special gifts. The present will be expensive so they are going to share the cost. |
train_7508 | Nedi: I hear that you've got a chance to go to Europe for a half-year training program. Is it true?
Denny: Yes, I'm leaving on the 14th of next month.
Nedi: Congratulations! How can you get such a good opportunity to be trained overseas?
Denny: Actually, it is a policy in my company. The human resources management depa... | Denny tells Nedi Denny will go to Europe for a half-year training program and Denny's company pays for everything. |
train_7509 | Janis: Are you through with your meal?
Oralie: Yes, we are. Could we have the check, please?
Janis: Here is your check, 86 dollars in all. Can I take care of it here when you are ready?
Oralie: Do you accept checks?
Janis: No, I'm sorry we don't. We accept credit cards and cash.
Oralie: Well, I don't have any cash with... | Oralie pays the check by credit card and asks Janis to package Oralie's food. |
train_7510 | Nesta: One Grand Slam breakfast for you!
Dyanna: Thanks. You know, I just noticed that these eggs are fried, and I ordered scrambled.
Nesta: Thank you for pointing that out. I mistakenly gave you your friend's breakfast.
Dyanna: Not a problem. I can just trade my plate with his.
Nesta: A special order of banana pancake... | Nesta mistakenly serves Dyanna with Dyanna's friend's breakfast and then serves Dyanna pancakes but Dyanna ordered waffles. Nesta will fix it soon. |
train_7511 | Nancee: Can you help me, please?
Essy: Sure, if I can
Nancee: I want to send this small parcel to Canada.
Essy: By airmail or seamail?
Nancee: How different are these rates?
Essy: Your parcel weights 420 grams. So it is 21. 3 dollars by air, or 6. 9 dollars by sea.
Nancee: How long it will take by sea?
Essy: About a mo... | Nancee decides to send a small parcel to Canada by sea after asking the difference between the airmail and seamail. |
train_7512 | Lorri: Check the mirror. How do you like it?
Haley: I think the style is a little old-fashioned. It's not what I want.
Lorri: I think this one fits you. It's the new fashion style.
Haley: Oh, yes. That's just the one I want. I will take it. | Haley'll take the mirror in the new fashion style recommended by Lorri. |
train_7513 | Jodie: Have you heard who got elected?
Obama: No, who won?
Jodie: Our new President is John McCain.
Obama: What? You can't be serious!
Jodie: I was just as shocked when I found out.
Obama: Why would anyone vote for McCain?
Jodie: The people have spoken.
Obama: That's horrible.
Jodie: If you don't like that, then you're... | Jodie jokes that John McCain is their new President and Obama feels horrible. Finally, Jodie tells the truth that Obama is their new President. |
train_7514 | Mr. Johnson: Marry ; Mr. Johnson wants these documents to be copied.
Marry: Oh, no. You see I'm in the middle of something. Could he wait?
Mr. Johnson: I'm afraid. . .
Marry: All right, all right. He'll get them as soon as possible. | Mr. Johnson tells Mary that Mr. Johnson wants to have the documents copied and can't wait. |
train_7515 | Elayne: My doctor said that I need a chest X-ray.
Dorree: Just take your clothes off from the waist up and put this gown on, with the opening in the back.
Elayne: What should I do after that?
Dorree: You need to come over here and face this plate.
Elayne: Am I standing the right way?
Dorree: I will need your arms raise... | Dorree guides Elayne go through the procedures of the chest X-ray. |
train_7516 | Timmy: This bus goes all the way to Santa Anita mall, right?
Lesli: Yeah, it'll take us there.
Timmy: Are you positive?
Lesli: I always catch this bus.
Timmy: How long is this bus ride?
Lesli: It only takes about half an hour.
Timmy: Where do we get off at?
Lesli: We can get off the bus right behind Macy's.
Timmy: Ther... | Lesli tells Timmy this bus goes to Santa Anita mall and it will take about 30 mins. |
train_7517 | Mary: Hey, Tom. I saw this ad in the paper. You should take a look.
Tom: What is it?
Mary: It's for a job. It looks perfect for you.
Tom: Let me see. Wanted, manager for up-and-coming firm. Must have good organizational skills. Experience a plus. Please contact Susan Lee. Oh, I don't know. . .
Mary: Come on! What have ... | Mary thinks Tom suits a manager position well and will help him type up a resume. |
train_7518 | Rees: Well, it was nice talking to you.
Alysia: It was nice talking to you too.
Rees: We should really hang out again.
Alysia: That would be fun.
Rees: Where do you want to go?
Alysia: I think we should go out to eat.
Rees: That sounds good.
Alysia: All right, so I'll see you then.
Rees: I'll call you later.
Alysia: Ok... | Rees and Alysia had a nice talk and decide to go out to eat later. |
train_7519 | Torrin: Is this desk available? I need to find some work space.
Kari: Let me think. That's Terry's spot but I think he's working from home today.
Torrin: That's where Terry sits? Then I can't work there. I just saw him in the parking lot.
Kari: Oh, that's right. Terry's working from home on Monday and Wednesday this we... | Kari suggests Torrin try over where Gordon sits instead of where Terry sits. |
train_7520 | Quintana: This business of having to be a role model, where you can never relax, hang loose, can you?
Simmonds: Well, I can't exactly go to hang with my friends at some of the places we used to go to, and just basically raise hell and have a whole bunch of fun. I can't do that any more because it's not good for the pub... | Simmonds can't hang out with friends like before because what Simmonds does will influence the kids and Simmonds tells Quintana that Simmonds's goal is to keep winning because winning never gets old just like having fun. |
train_7521 | Thedrick: What can I do for you, sir?
Benson: I'm looking for a jacket for my son.
Thedrick: Come with me, please. Here are the jackets for boys.
Benson: The black one looks nice. How much is it?
Thedrick: Twenty-five dollars.
Benson: Oh, I am afraid it's too expensive.
Thedrick: What about the blue one over there? It ... | Benson will get a bigger size of the blue jacket for Benson's son in Thedrick's store next week. |
train_7522 | Arvy: I'm so worried about Monday's exam.
Northrup: Take it easy. I'm sure you will do well if you remain calm.
Arvy: Is it all right if I use dictionaries?
Northrup: You are not allowed to use them, I think.
Arvy: Do you think I could discuss some questions with others during the exam?
Northrup: I'm afraid that's not ... | Arvy worries about Monday's exam and asks Northrup about some information about the exam. |
train_7523 | Betty: Congratulations, Betty.
Quigly: Thank you. What about Peter?
Betty: Oh, he dropped the stick.
Quigly: Bad luck! Do you know who won the high jump?
Betty: Joe from our class.
Quigly: Your class do very well at the sports meeting. By the way, what sport are you taking part in?
Betty: Swimming.
Quigly: Good luck to... | Quigly thinks Betty's class is doing well in the sports meeting. Betty will take part in swimming. |
train_7524 | Steven: Good morning, Mr. Huang. It's a pleasure to meet you again.
Mr. Huang: Pleased to see you. Welcome to our company. I hope you have a good day.
Steven: Thank you. Can I meet my colleagues?
Mr. Huang: Sure, come with me. Hello, Michael, this is Steven. He will be part of your team. Hi, Steven, welcome to join ... | Steven is new to the working world. Mr. Huang introduces Steven to Michael and will introduce Steven to other colleagues later. |
train_7525 | Noemi: Do you get along with your boss?
Nadya: Actually I do. She is really understanding and reasonable most of the time. There was only one time I didn't really agree with her.
Noemi: When was that? ?
Nadya: Once she fired one of my co-workers for drinking on the job. I felt bad for him, because it is so hard to f... | Nadya tells Noemi that Nadya get along with Nadya's boss. Nadya thinks Nadya's boss was still being a good boss even when there was a time Nadya didn't really agree with her. They agree a good relationship with the boss is important. |
train_7526 | Antonio: When in Rome, do as the Romans do, they say.
Noellyn: What do the Romans do?
Antonio: They live in Rome , of course , and go to work by car or bus. But sometimes it takes too long that way because of the traffic jams, so they walk.
Noellyn: In other words , the Romans do what everyone else does.
Antonio: Y... | Antonio tells Noellyn the Romans are very different. They love life and enjoy a good meal. The climate there in Rome is also different. |
train_7527 | Carlin: You know, Mary, I feel we meet somewhere before. Where were you born?
Mary: I was born in Beijing, but I spent most of my childhood in London.
Carlin: What was your childhood like?
Mary: I had a pretty strict upbringing, and my parents taught at universities so they have extremely high expectations for me.
... | Carlin asks Mary some questions about her birthplace, her childhood, her university, and her current occupation. Mary worked at a university in London but decided to explore other fields. Now, she is a journalist and works in Beijing. |
train_7528 | Dyane: I'm the coolest high-tech stud around. . .
Anissa: Why? Do you have a robot girlfriend?
Dyane: Not yet. . . I got an MP3 player and a set of stereo headphones.
Anissa: So you can download MP3 music from the Net and record it onto the MP3 chip?
Dyane: Yep! And take it with me anywhere! And the music is free! ... | Dyane thinks Dyane is the coolest high-tech stud around because Dyane got an MP3 player and a set of stereo headphones. Anissa wants to have a look. |
train_7529 | Irvin: Have you started your report yet?
Ninnette: I'm having a hard time getting the information.
Irvin: It's easy. You only have to search the internet in order to get the information you're looking for.
Ninnette: Oh, I didn't think of that. | Irvin tells Ninnette it's easy to get the information for Ninnette's report online. |
train_7530 | Daniel: Good morning, I'm Daniel. I'm applying for the positon of manager.
Quincy: Yes. Sit down, please. How did you learn about our company?
Daniel: I got to know your company through such famous brands as LUX, LIPTON and WALLS. After making a customer survey, I was glad to find out how your products are appreciate... | Quincy asks Daniel about how he learned about the company, why he wants to work with them, and whether he will transfer to another company if it's not what he expected. |
train_7531 | Guthry: I'd like to book a flight to New York, please.
Alix: Certainly sir, what date?
Guthry: May first.
Alix: May first. Single or return?
Guthry: Return, please. I'd like a direct flight if possible.
Alix: Sure, what class do you like?
Guthry: Economy class will be fine. | Alix helps Guthry book a direct flight to New York. |
train_7532 | Sam: Barbara, could you cover for me for a few hours?
Barbara: I guess so, Sam. I could tell the boss you've gone to buy some office supplies if she asks.
Sam: Thanks, I owe you one.
Barbara: Hey, not so fast, Mister. I need to know where you're going. Why do you need to be gone for that long?
Sam: I forgot to get my d... | Barbara agrees to cover for Sam because he wants to buy Father's Day gift. Barbara asks him to buy a gift for her father too and suggests a couple of ties. |
train_7533 | Kata: Ladies and gentlemen, we are flying to San Francisco.
Andrey: Excuse me, Miss.
Kata: Yes, sir. What's wrong?
Andrey: It's terrible.
Kata: Are you feeling airsick?
Andrey: No. I've just realized I don't have my travel bag with me.
Kata: Don't worry sir. Can you tell me what your bag is like?
Andrey: A small blue o... | Kata will help Andrey contact the workers at the airport to see if Andrey's travel bag is on the airline counter. |
train_7534 | Dorit: I'll have to make a choice soon about next year. I've been offered a job to work in America. But I've also passed the public servant exam to work in the government of my hometown.
Jean-Francois: Wow! America? How could you say no?
Dorit: Well, believe it or not I don't have a burning desire to see the world. I'd... | Dorit wants to work in the hometown rather than in America but Jean-Francois advises Dorit to think of working abroad. |
train_7535 | Wendy: Hi Wendy, I'm going to Isabel's. Are you coming?
Bethany: No, the things there are too expensive for me. I can't afford them.
Wendy: Don't worry. Isabel's is having a clearance sale and today is the last day.
Bethany: Really? That's wonderful. Can you wait a second? I need to change.
Wendy: Alright, but hurry up... | Wendy and Wendy will go to Isabel's because it's the last day of having a clearance sale. Wendy wants to ask Cindy to come along to buy her favorite dress but Wendy tells her Cindy has bought it. |
train_7536 | Brian: Hello. May I speak to Brian, please?
Clemmie: Sorry, you have the wrong number. There ' s no Brian here.
Brian: Is this 777-9345?
Clemmie: No, it ' s 777-9344?
Brian: Oh, I ' m so sorry.
Clemmie: That ' s OK. | Brian wants to find Brain but called the wrong number. |
train_7537 | Tami: I want to keep a pet, but I don't know which one to buy?
Oran: Dogs are nice, but they are really energetic, and you need to make sure they get enough exercise every day.
Tami: Having a dog would probably be too much work for me, then.
Oran: What about cats? They are more independent.
Tami: Actually, I was thinki... | Tami wants to keep a little more exotic pet instead of common pets like dogs and cats, so Oran recommends a lizard. |
train_7538 | Lawton: I have a cell phone in my car. Now it's probably on the floor on the passenger side. Why don't you get it for me, and then I can call the police?
Glenn: Alright.
Lawton: It doesn't work. It looks like it's broken. I need to get to a hospital. You should drive me there.
Glenn: Oh, yeah? It's better if we make a ... | Lawton and Glenn had an accident. Glenn wants to call the police first but Lawton wants to go to the hospital first because Lawton says Lawton is injured. Lawton thinks it was Glenn's fault but Glenn disagrees. Glenn will use the phone in the neighborhood to call the police. |
train_7539 | Jotham: It was really hard for our parents to save money when they were young.
Gilberte: Most people were living form hand to mouth. How could they?
Jotham: Yeah. They simply had no extra money to save up or for other things.
Gilberte: Fortunately, things are changing these years. | Jotham and Gilberte discuss the difficulty of saving money when their parents were young. |
train_7540 | Keefe: Could you help me figure out why I am missing my unemployment check for this week?
Adoree: I hope that you remembered to send in your last Continued Claim Form.
Keefe: I am pretty sure that I didn't send that claim form in.
Adoree: You have to send that form in every two weeks so we that we will know what to pay... | Adoree helps Keefe figure out why Keefe misses the unemployment check and reminds Keefe to mail the claim form in time or the check will be received late. |
train_7541 | Timmy: Good morning, Mr. Robinson. I am afraid there is a change in today's program. I just got word that your appointment with Mr. Smith, the general manager of Western Textile Co. , Ltd. , will have to be put off.
Mr. Robinson: But why?
Timmy: Mr. Smith called just now that he had to fly to Shanghai on urgent busines... | Timmy calls Mr. Robinson to reschedule his appointment with Mr. Smith, since Mr. Smith got an urgent business today. |
train_7542 | Liu Lili: Good morning, sir. Are you Mr. Wang, the personnel manager?
Mr. Wang: Good morning. Yes, I am. But I'm sorry I don't think I know you.
Liu Lili: No, you don't. My name is Liu Lili. I got the information from the TV that your department wants to hire a clerk, who will work under you. I would like to apply for ... | Liu Lili wants to apply for a job as a clerk in Mr. Wang's department. Mr. Wang interviews her about her work experience, her practical experience, and her opinions of what essential qualities a personnel department office clerk should maintain. |
train_7543 | Rici: Sorry to bother you sir, but I have some bad news.
Lemuel: What is it?
Rici: Well, the stock market just took a huge plunge and we'Ve lost a lot of money!
Lemuel: What do you mean? What happened?
Rici: There are many factors that weigh in, but NASDAQ is down 200 points, the DOW JONES indicator also suffered! Our ... | Rici tells Lemuel that the stock market took a plunge and their portfolio is worth half of what it was worth points week ago. Lemuel asks Rici to deal with it but not to tell the rest of the stockholders. |
train_7544 | Beau: Honey, which hand should I use to hold the fork?
Misty: Left for the fork and right for the knife. Just remember that the stronger one is for knife.
Beau: Got it. It's so troublesome to have western food. I've been learning the table manners for hours but still can't really it.
Misty: Sure. Rather than eating, ha... | Beau asks Misty about western table manners and what to wear for their dinner in a western restaurant. Misty makes a budget for the dinner. |
train_7545 | Humphrey: Professor Wang looks so handsome today. He is wearing a light brown suit and a pink tie.
Professor Wang: He always wears an extremely becoming suit with tie.
Humphrey: He's quite particular about what he wears, especially about his ties. He gets different tie each day.
Professor Wang: A light brown suit and a... | Humphrey and Professor Wang are talking about Professor Wang's outfit and outfit matching. They both think the tie is necessary for man. Match and the way of tying are also important. Both of their fathers don't know how to tie a tie. |
train_7546 | Daphna: I feel absolutely horrible. My temperature is 41 degrees Celsius, and I've got a headache and a runny nose.
Lysandra: do you have any other symptoms?
Daphna: I've also got a terrible stomach-ache. Is my face still swollen?
Lysandra: just a little. Has your toothache gone now?
Daphna: yes, for the most part. It ... | Daphna feels horrible because of a high fever, a headache, a terrible stomach-ache, and a runny nose. Daphna is taking some medicines. Lysandra will help Daphna to get some water, ointment for nose, and some soup. |
train_7547 | Nevins: How do you think people get their personalities?
Muriel: I think it's mainly from the environment a person lives in.
Nevins: Don't you think people get their personalities from their parents?
Muriel: No, but parents control a lot of the environment that kids grow up in, so they certainly influence their kids'pe... | Nevins and Muriel discuss how people get their personalities, the influence of their parents on their personalities, the influence of TV and movies on teenagers' bad habits, and parents' problem of bringing children up. They also talk about Muriel's son's personality. |
train_7548 | Tomi: your daughter will be back soon. I'm going to start making dinner. You can just watch some TV in TV room if you like. We just bought a new TV with a LCD screen. The remote control is on the coffee ta
Biddy: would you mind if I helped out in the kitchen instead? I do enjoy cooking.
Tomi: this is supposed to be you... | Biddy is on vacation and is supposed to just relax, but Biddy wants to help Tomi with cooking instead of watching tv. Then Biddy tells Tomi that Biddy can do cooking alone and asks Tomi to go vacuum. |
train_7549 | Ramonda: did you go to university?
Ignatius: yes, I graduated with a BA in English from Qingdao University.
Ramonda: when did you graduate?
Ignatius: just a few years ago. What about you?
Ramonda: I just graduated from high school.
Ignatius: are you planning on going to university?
Ramonda: I'd like to get a BA, but I ... | Ramonda tells Ignatius who graduated with a BA in English from Qingdao University that Ramonda doesn't know which university to go. Ignatius suggests Ramonda apply for grants or financial aid of some sort and then make a decision. |
train_7550 | ordinary beings: What is the most unexpected thing you experienced in space?
Kristen: I wasn't quite prepared for the view of the Earth as we left. It was just awe-inspiring. It emerged from just a slightly curved horizon to a whole Earth, where you could look across oceans and continents in a single glance. I wasn't q... | ordinary beings asks Kristen about the most unexpected things Kristen experienced in space, the feeling of viewing the Earth from space, whether the International Space Station will become reality, whether the public's passion for space will be reignited, and the time when the public can get to Mars. |
train_7551 | Vinnie: Why aren't you doing your homework?
Ryann: I'll do it later, Dad. I must prepare the concert on Saturday.
Vinnie: Oh, is it? You'll be making records next, will you?
Ryann: We hope so.
Vinnie: You'd better get on with your homework! You can practice on Sunday.
Ryann: Oh dad. You don't understand at all.
Vinnie:... | Vinnie asks Ryann to do the homework but Ryann wants to practice for a concert first. |
train_7552 | Othelia: Ok, I'Ve got an up-to-day map. Let's check the route from here to the airport.
Emmey: Where are we? Oh, here we are. So we drive to the A120 and turn left.
Othelia: No, we turn right. Remember that we are coming from this direction.
Emmey: Oh yes! Sorry! Then we drive to the M11 motorway.
Othelia: How far is t... | Othelia and Emmey are checking the route from where they live to the airport according to an up-to-day map. Emmey thinks it shouldn't take them long to cover that distance but Othelia thinks they should allow themselves plenty of time to get there. |
train_7553 | Madison: Paul, you were also a parent of young kids before. So, can you tell me what you did when your kids didn't behave very well?
Paul: I know Mark is your only child. You may do it differently from what I did. Sometimes I would tap their hands when they made troubles.
Madison: I do it, too. You know, sometimes when... | Paul and Madison talk about what to do when kids don't behave well. Paul thinks Madison should learn how to teach Madison's child patiently but it's hard. |
train_7554 | Mr. Allen: Mr. Tang, we have decided to hire you. How much do you expect to get a month?
Mr. Tang: I'm making three thousand yuan a month at my present work. I should not, of course, make a change for less. Could you provide me with a monthly salary of four thousand yuan?
Mr. Allen: I don't think we can give you that m... | Mr. Tang and Mr. Allen negotiate over Mr. Tang's salary. They agree on 4000 yuan a month in the end. |
train_7555 | Shawnee: What? Your diamond ring is lost?
Malinda: Yeah, I just cannot find it anywhere.
Shawnee: It must have been stolen by the few thieves. I'll get it back for you.
Malinda: You are risking your neck. Don't you know they have guns. | Shawnee wants to get Malinda's diamond ring back from the few thieves but Malinda thinks it's dangerous. |
train_7556 | Ladonna: Good morning, sir. How may I help you?
Ike: Good morning! Do you have any rooms available at the moment?
Ladonna: Yes, we do. What kind of room would you like?
Ike: I'd like a suite for four nights.
Ladonna: Please wait a moment while I check availability. Ah, I'm sorry, sir. We only have a double room availab... | Ladonna helps Ike book and check-in a double room for four-night with a discount of 15%. Ladonna tells Ike that the breakfast is included and leisure facilities are free to use. Ike pays 1388 RIB, including 300 RMB deposit, in cash. |
train_7557 | Julee: Are you ready to go shopping?
Davidde: Just a few minutes. I need to make a list of the things that we need.
Julee: Good idea. Have you written down tea, eggs and potatoes?
Davidde: I forgot about the potatoes. Oh, I almost forget that we need a microwave oven badly. What kind of tea do you prefer? Green tea or ... | Davidde will shop with Julee. Davidde makes a list of the needed things and brings the credit card. |
train_7558 | John Brown: : How are you, Mr. Ding? I'm John Brown.
Mr. Ding: Pleased to meet you, Mr. Brown.
John Brown: Please have a seat. I know our employment officer has already given you the information about your employee contract, but I'd like to go over the main details again before signing the contract. First, you'll be ge... | John Brown wants to go over the main details of the employee contract again with Mr. Ding before signing it. Mr. Ding properly understands his salary, working time, annual leave, and sick leave. Mr. Ding's question about flextime shall be discussed with Mr. Ding's manager. |
train_7559 | Nita: Decent dressing and appearance, which contribute to a good first impression of the interviewer, are surely quite important.
Oriana: Of course. Generally speaking, dressing should be tidy and neat, and match well with your identity, age, and experience.
Nita: Whatever you wear, it should perfectly reflect your con... | Nita and Oriana talk about the decent dressing and appearance in the interview. They think dressing should be tidy and neat, and match well with personal identity, age, and experience. They also think dressing is indeed important but it should never be all. |
train_7560 | Andri: Now let's use the weight machines.
Ally Mcneal: How about the rowing machine
Andri: Great. They've all got built-in TVs.
Ally Mcneal: Cool! We can watch Ally Mcneal!
Andri: But we could just stay there for 20 minutes.
Ally Mcneal: What exercises can I do to firm up my backside
Andri: I would recommend doing some... | Andri and Ally Mcneal are using fitness facilities. Andri recommends Ally Mcneal to do some squats to firm up Ally Mcneal's backside. |
train_7561 | Doris: OK, I just want to brief you all on the travel market in Taiwan. To start with, generally speaking, the travel industry in Taiwan focuses mainly on tours. This segment of the industry is well developed.
Jerrilee: Sorry to interrupt, Doris, but can you tell me more about these tour groups, what kind of things the... | Doris introduces the travel market in Taiwan to Jerrilee. Doris tells Jerrilee that the tour groups tend to be middle-aged and prefer to do travelling in large groups accompanied by a guide. Despite these characteristics of the market, she still thinks there is room for growth in the youth sector. Doris has found a pot... |
train_7562 | Fanechka: Welcome to our factory.
Nena: I've been looking forward to visiting your factory.
Fanechka: Actually, you'll know our products better after the visit. I'll show you around and explain the operations as we go along.
Nena: That'll be most helpful.
Fanechka: Maybe we could start with the Design Department. And t... | Fanechka is showing around and explaining the operation of Fanechka's factory to Fanechka. They start from the design department. |
train_7563 | Jerrome: There's someone coming.
Wendell: It took them four minutes to get here. That was pretty fast.
Jerrome: Yes, it's fast. But four minutes is enough to do fifty thousand dollars damage.
Wendell: I guess the fire wasn't in the tool shed after all. It looks like the back of the house was burning.
Jerrome: I wonder ... | Jerrome and Wendell discuss the fire in the Ridleys's house and they think it's a good thing that people are not home when having a fire. |
train_7564 | Cindi: Can you tell me about some good deals on produce?
Dyann: The mangoes are on sale today.
Cindi: What exactly are mangoes?
Dyann: They have yellowish red skin. It's a fruit with one big seed.
Cindi: Is the seed edible?
Dyann: Maybe if you were a parrot. I wouldn't recommend it.
Cindi: How much does a mango cost?
D... | Dyann tells Cindi that Mexico mangoes are on sale today. Dyann introduces mangoes to Cindi and describes their taste. |
train_7565 | Cherida: Alright, tell me what you think about this one.
Emmery: Don't you think it's a bit bright?
Cherida: Yeah, maybe you're right. How about this outfit?
Emmery: That dress looks lovely on you, but it's not very practical, is it?
Cherida: No, I don't have any plans to go to a formal dance any time soon, but I love ... | Emmery gives Cherida some suggestions on clothes selection. Cherida is satisfied with some jeans, a scarf, and a bracelet, which are matched by Emmery. Emmery also suggests some high heels. Cherida will take the ones with a leopard print on them. |
train_7566 | Charlotte: Hi, Susan. How was your weekend?
Susan: It was great. I went to a small town to visit my friends.
Charlotte: That must be interesting. I've never been to a small town.
Susan: I think you should.
Charlotte: Yeah, if I have time. What did you do there?
Susan: Quite different things, no movies, no concerts. Peo... | Susan tells Charlotte she went to a small town to visit her friend. On Saturday she went to a special party where the whole neighbourhood come together and on Sunday she went horse-riding. |
train_7567 | Elly: How would you introduce volleyball?
Adeline: I was once a high school man teacher and basketball coach. I never played volleyball before and I've seen it just once in my life. One day my school needed a lot of coaches for our girls' team. I was one of the youngest teachers on stuff and the girls talked me helping... | Adeline tells Elly about how Adeline would introduce volleyball, what sports Adeline played in high school, and when Adeline knew Adeline want to be a full-time volleyball coach. |
train_7568 | Denys Hawtin: Hello.
Northrup: Hello, is that the reference library?
Denys Hawtin: Yes. Can I help you?
Northrup: I hope so. I rang earlier and asked for some information about Denys Hawtin, the scientist. You asked me to ring back.
Denys Hawtin: Oh, yes. I have found something.
Northrup: Good. I've got a pencil and pa... | Northrup calls back to Denys Hawtin who works in the reference library to get the information about Denys Hawtin. Denys Hawtin reads out the findings to Northrup and Northrup writes down, including Denys Hawtin's birth and death date, the achievements he has made, and some life experience of him. |
train_7569 | Edouard: Can you come to the concert with me this weekend? Or do you have to prepare for exams?
Kenna: I still have a lot to do, but maybe a break would do me good.
Edouard: Then let's meet at the gate of the theatre. | Kenna will come to the concert with Edouard this weekend. |
train_7570 | Bill: How was the game, Bill? Did you enjoy it?
Augustine: No, it was not interesting at all.
Bill: That's too bad. Football games are usually exciting.
Augustine: Not last night. Some of the players didn't know what they were doing. In fact, one of them was just terrible.
Bill: Well, which team was the winner?
Augusti... | Bill tells Bill the football game was bad and he didn't enjoy it, but Eric, Steve, and himself enjoyed eating something. |
train_7571 | Tomiko: Let's go in here and order some coffee while we look at your pictures.
Rayshell: Good idea. We both like coffee. OK, here is one of my roommates-Bill. I took this picture right after we arrived at school this fall. We have just met in fact. And this was our room in the dorm while we were unpacking all of our th... | Tomiko and Rayshell order some coffee while they are looking at Rayshell's pictures. Rayshell introduces Rayshell's life in the dorm, Rayshell's roommate, and Rayshell's dog to Tomiko. |
train_7572 | Stace: Forgive the mess in here, we had a party last night. There were a lot of people and they all brought food.
Demetris: Yeah, I can tell. Well, I guess it's pretty obvious what you'll be doing most of today. | Stace had a party last night and needs to clean up the mess. |
train_7573 | Adlai: You did an excellent job in school! You were indeed a great student! Where did your drive come from?
Phebe: Academic achievements were important to my parents as immigrants. Education is where it all begins. My mother in particular tries to get me interested in school. | Phebe's drive comes from Phebe's mother's great attention to education. |
train_7574 | Arleyne: Excuse me, could you tell me where the post office is?
Glynda: Go straight on, turn right at the first traffic lights. The post office is about fifty meters away.
Arleyne: I see. And is the No. 13 Middle School far away from the post office?
Glynda: Not far. It's about 150 meters. Where do you want to go?
Arle... | Arleyne asks Glynda the way to the post office because Arleyne wants to find the nearby NO.13 school to pick up Arleyne's cousin. |
train_7575 | Gunter: Where is that?
Doretta: Take me to the airport, please.
Gunter: Are you in a hurry?
Doretta: I have to be there before 1700.
Gunter: We'll make it except a jam. You know it's rush hour.
Doretta: There's an extra ten in it for you if you can get me there on time.
Gunter: I'll do my best.
Doretta: Here's t... | Gunter is happy to pay an extra $10 if Doretta can take Gunter to the airport by 17:00, Doretta pays $20 and tips Gunter the change. |
train_7576 | Cybill: Can I help you, madam?
Bridgett: Yes, I'm looking for a new winter coat.
Cybill: Have you any particular color in mind?
Bridgett: I don't know really. What's the fashional color this year?
Cybill: Red is very popular.
Bridgett: Good. Red suits me very well. It's a cheerful color, isn't it?
Cybill: Yes, ma... | Bridgett wants to buy a winter coat and Cybill recommends a red one. Bridgett buys it in size sixteen for $180. |
train_7577 | Linnea: Have you run into your cousin Jimmy lately?
Jimmy: As a matter of fact,I have. I ran into him just the other day.
Linnea: How's he doing?
Jimmy: Not too well. He had to have four teeth pulled last week.
Linnea: He did?That's too bad!
Jimmy: I think so,too.
Linnea: Next time you see him,please tell him I'm... | Jimmy's cousin, Jimmy, had four teeth pulled, and Linnea misses him. |
train_7578 | Nitin: What will you be having this evening?
Benny: I think I'll start with some soup, and then I'll have the steak.
Nitin: And how would you like your steak cooked, sir?
Benny: Medium rare, please. Also I'd like the vegetables instead of the salad.
Nitin: Sure. And what will you be having to drink?
Benny: I think I'll... | Nitin helps Benny order some soup, the medium-rare steak, vegetables, wine, and ice water. |
train_7579 | Kati: Darling, I've been thinking. You know Jane and Robert who just moved in next door have just had a baby girl. I really think we ought to get them some sort of present.
Dea: You're right. Have you got anything in mind?
Kati: Why don't we get the baby a nice little dress? I was in mother care the other day and they ... | Kati and Dea discuss the gift for their new neighbor's newborn. They decide to go and see if they can find the wind bell this afternoon. |
train_7580 | Reggis: OK, I've got an up-to-date map. Let's check the route from here to the airport.
Elisabet: OK. Here we are. So we drive to the A120 and turn left.
Reggis: No, we turn right. Remember that we are coming from this direction.
Elisabet: Oh yes. Sorry. We need to drive only 7 miles to the M11 Motor Way and then we tu... | Reggis and Elisabet check the route from where they are to the airport according to an up-to-day map. |
train_7581 | Leilah: Excuse me Madam, can you tell me how to get to Sun College? I'm walking.
Madam: Well, I think the simplest way for you is to go up to main street over there, turn left on main street and keep going for about 20 minutes. When you get to water square, turn right, keep on past the mass hospital to the end of the r... | Madam tells Leilah the way to Sun College and suggests Leilah ask again at the mass hospital. |
train_7582 | Malinde: Excuse me, I'm doing research on bus service, but I get you to answer a few questions. It won't take long.
Alfie: OK. I'd like to help.
Malinde: Thanks. How often do you take a bus, every day, less than once a week or somewhere in between?
Alfie: I go to school by bus so it's usually twice daily, line 4.
Malin... | Alfie tells Malinde that Alfie takes the bus to school every day and Malinde thinks the bus service is fairly good except sometimes they are unreliable. Alfie suggests the bus arrive on time and have a map on it. |
train_7583 | Ms. Harrow: Hello. It's good to see you again, Ms. Harrow, sending more money to your grandson today?
Lenora: Today I'm here to find out about paying in foreign currency. You do that here, I suppose?
Ms. Harrow: Yes, of course. What would you like to know?
Lenora: My nephew has told me about something called a ' timing... | Ms. Harrow comes to Ms. Harrow's to find about paying in foreign currency and a time deposit. |
train_7584 | Somerset: What kind of a car do you have?
Sherwynd: An old one.
Somerset: I know it's old, but what make is it?
Sherwynd: It's a Chevrolet. Why do you ask? You going into the car business?
Somerset: Nothing like that. My cousin is going to take a job overseas and he can't take his car with him, so he's going to sell it... | Sherwynd has an old Chevrolet. Somerset's cousin wants to sell his car. Sherwynd asks for some details about the car and might take a look at it. |
train_7585 | Mary: Hello, I wish to speak to Mr.Zhang.
Mr.Zhang: This is he speaking.
Mary: Oh, how do you do, Mr.Zhang? This is Mary speaking, I have a present for you from Wu of Beijing.
Mr.Zhang: Oh, thank you.
Mary: Mr.Wu had told me that you were coming to Changchun. May I call on you at your hotel tomorrow?
Mr.Zhang: Yes, it'... | Mary calls Mr. Zhang to give him a present from Wu of Beijing. They will meet at two tomorrow at the lobby of Bai Ju Hotel. |
train_7586 | Leora: Look, here is a very special business card from an illustrator. Every time I go through my book of business cards, I will notice it. It is an eye-catching one.
Marylynne: Wow, fantastic. I like the font and color for his name. It is creative yet personal.
Leora: Yes, it is a bold design. People will believe he c... | Leora shows Marylynne a special business card. Marylynne thinks that business cards are great tools for promoting personal business. |
train_7587 | Alis: A cup of coffee sounds good, doesn't it?
Cristi: Yes, but I think I'll have orange juice first.
Alis: Do you feel like having anything to eat?
Cristi: Well, I think I'll try the pancakes. How about you?
Alis: Sounds great. That's just what I feel like having. | Alis orders coffee and pancakes while Cristi orders orange juice and pancakes. |
train_7588 | Hewitt: How do you feel about that restaurant?
Bel: It wasn't all that great.
Hewitt: What did you dislike the most?
Bel: I don't think that they had their act together. They didn't seem well prepared.
Hewitt: Did you think that the food was any good?
Bel: I wasn't all that impressed by the food.
Hewitt: The service ce... | Bel tells Hewitt Bel isn't satisfied with the restaurant and would not come again. |
train_7589 | Russell: Abby Park Hotel. Can I help you?
Todd: Yes, I would like to book a room for my wife and myself.
Russell: Certainly sir. Could I have your arrival and departure dates?
Todd: We will be arriving on Tuesday next week and staying for two days.
Russell: We have a double room for you with a nice view of the park. Wo... | Todd calls Russell to book a room for two days for his wife and himself. Todd asks for some details about the room and books the room. |
train_7590 | Mattias: Please help yourself to whatever you like, don't be shy.
Marco: Yes, thank you. I've already been helping myself.
Mattias: This dish taste terrific. Would you like to try a little? It is a little hot, but very good.
Marco: I like hot food, especially Sichuan cuisine.
Mattias: Would you like another beer?
Marco... | Mattias brings Marco to a restaurant. They have some beer and enjoy the meal. Marco likes the restaurant. |
train_7591 | Imogen: Oh, Linda, you must be so excited about going to study in America.
Linda: Oh, yes, I am. I have always wanted to go to the States. I love meeting new people. And making new friends.
Imogen: Well, I'm sure you will.
Linda: Well, there's one thing.
Imogen: What's the matter
Linda: I'm a little worried about my ho... | Linda is excited about studying in America but is worried about cooking for her host family. |
train_7592 | Lorrayne: Professor Li, do you know where to buy art supplies?
Professor Li: For what? Are you taking up painting?
Lorrayne: No. I can't paint. I'm asking for my niece. She is really into it.
Professor Li: Oh, good. How old is your niece?
Lorrayne: She is eight. Actually, I'm buying a good set of art supplies for her a... | Lorrayne asks Professor Li where to buy art supplies for Lorrayne's eight-year-old niece as a birthday gift. |
train_7593 | Iris: Excuse me. Does this bus go by Tiananmen square?
Andrzej: Yes, it does.
Iris: At which stop should I get off?
Andrzej: There is a stop at Tiananmen Square. The stops will be announced on the bus both in English and Chinese. When the stop is coming, you just push the red button near the rear door if you want to ge... | Iris asks Andrzej if this bus goes by Tiananmen Square and details about getting off. |
train_7594 | Nichols: Does your wife work?
Halli: Yes, she does. She works at home.
Nichols: Oh, I understand. She cooks, cleans and takes care of children. Is that right?
Halli: Oh, no. Most of the time I do these things. She is a writer.
Nichols: You are really a hen-pecked husband. | Halli tells Nichols that his wife is a writer and works at home, while Halli does all the chores. |
train_7595 | Kareem: How long have you been in this company?
Demetris: I came two years ago after I graduated from college. This is my first job.
Kareem: You must have found much difference between working in company and studying in college.
Demetris: Of course! Everyday, there is a deadline to meet. Bosses watching and testing me ... | Demetris has been in this company for two years and tells Kareem difference between working and studying. Demetris's secret in making progress is to make plans. |
train_7596 | Natasha: hi, Natasha, how's life?
Jermaine: great. My family came to visit me.
Natasha: oh, you must be very happy. How many people are there in your family?
Jermaine: my immediate family is very large. It's my mother, my father, my two older brothers, my younger sister and me.
Natasha: I have a small family. They are ... | Natasha tells Natasha her family came to visit her. Then they talk about their family. Natasha's immediate family is very large. Natasha has a small family including a 12-year-old brother. |
train_7597 | Erina: I'm going to the store downtown this afternoon to try on my wedding dresses.
Rawley: Oh my gosh, how exciting!
Erina: Will you come with me and help me choose?
Rawley: Sure, I will. How can I miss that?
Erina: Good. I think I'll get too nervous to look at myself in the mirror!
Rawley: Oh, don't. I'm sure you'll ... | Erina is going to try on her wedding dresses this afternoon. Rawley will come with her. |
train_7598 | Prentice: It is so quiet here. I like the place.
Joletta: Me too.
Prentice: I can't stand the loud noise in the city.
Joletta: Yes, sometimes I can hardly get asleep at night.
Prentice: I hope I can stay here longer.
Joletta: When will your vacation end?
Prentice: The day after tomorrow.
Joletta: You will go back tomor... | Prentice and Joletta enjoy the quiet vacation. Prentice'll go back tomorrow. |
train_7599 | Deedee: Can you vouch for me that I was with you yesterday?
Evania: Why do I need to do that?
Deedee: My character is in question. Someone was robbed at work and unless I have an alibi, I'm a suspect.
Evania: Oh, my goodness. Who do I need to talk to?
Deedee: My employer. Can you come in to the office tomorrow?
Evania:... | Deedee needs an alibi and asks Evania to vouch for Deedee. Evania will come to the office and bring the boarding passes. |
train_7600 | Dean: Look at this, A Brief Introduction of Hollywood.
Loralie: Hackneyed theme!
Dean: What? How much do you know Hollywood?
Loralie: Nearly everything.
Dean: You are full of boasts. I can examine you by question and answer. What is Hollywood? Where is it? What is the function of it?
Loralie: Too easy questions. Listen... | Loralie tells Dean that Loralie knows nearly everything about Hollywood. Dean then examines Loralie by question and answer. Loralie introduces some basic information of Hollywood and the movies that Hollywood produces in different times. Dean helps Loralie add to the answer. |
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