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train_7601 | Hervey: The nineteenth of June is my birthday. I'm planning to have a small party. Would you like to come?
Callida: Happy birthday to you! I'd really love to come, but I'm not sure right now. I'll try to make it. Thank you for your invitation. | Hervey invites Callida to Hervey's birthday party. Callida thanks for the invitation but is not sure. |
train_7602 | Shelley: Hello?
Emmett: Hi, Shelley. Have you had lunch?
Shelley: Not yet.
Emmett: So shall we have lunch together? I'd like to take you this time.
Shelley: I'd like to, but I can't.
Emmett: How come?
Shelley: I'Ve a lot of paper work to do right now. I'm behind schedule.
Emmett: All right. Can we make it another time?... | Emmett invites Shelley to have lunch together, but Shelley is too busy to come. |
train_7603 | Jojo: Good morning, Sir.
Rhett: Hello. I'm here today to pay in some foreign currency. Is that possible at this counter?
Jojo: Of course, Sir. What kind of currency would you like to deposit? And what is the amount you would like to pay in?
Rhett: 10, 000 Japanese yen.
Jojo: OK, Sir. Would that be Fixed or Current Depo... | Rhett comes to Jojo's counter to deposit 10,000 Japanese yen for one year. |
train_7604 | Vinny: What do you feel like eating this morning?
Madelena: I usually just have a bowl of cereal.
Vinny: The most important meal of the day is breakfast.
Madelena: Yeah, but I don't usually have time to eat a big breakfast.
Vinny: You can always make an easy breakfast.
Madelena: What do you make?
Vinny: All I make is o... | Madelena usually has breakfast casually. Vinny usually makes a fast but nice breakfast and offers to make one for Madelena. |
train_7605 | Marnia: Hi, Paulo. How are things going?
Paulo: Everything's going very well. The first phase of the project was finished three days ahead of schedule. We're on target to complete phase two by the beginning of week 40.
Marnia: That's good news. What stage are you at now?
Paulo: Well, we've just finished laying the cabl... | Paulo is telling Marnia the status and stages of the project. |
train_7606 | Leesa: I'm really happy that you came to visit me.
Becki: I really missed you a lot.
Leesa: I've been missing you like crazy.
Becki: I don't understand why you haven't come to visit me.
Leesa: Lately, I've been quite busy.
Becki: Tell me what you've been up to.
Leesa: I've really been working a lot lately.
Becki: I've ... | Leesa and Becki are both busy lately. They missed each other and Becki finally came to visit Leesa. |
train_7607 | Vinni: It's my wife's birthday. I need to buy some flowers for her.
Kellie: Most women love red roses for their birthday.
Vinni: How much will the roses be?
Kellie: You can get a dozen for only $ 20.
Vinni: Now, that's a price that I like.
Kellie: You're in luck today because the roses are on sale.
Vinni: Okay, I'll ta... | Vinni buys a dozen red roses from Kellie for his wife's birthday. |
train_7608 | Godard: George, I heard our eighth generation computer is appreciated by the guests. They intend to sign contract with our company. You have done a good job. We are so proud of you.
George: Thank you. I never imagine that would happen.
Godard: Hah, as the sales department director, you are the best.
George: Thank you. ... | Godard tells George that he has done well as the sales department director. George feels nervous to meet the manager because the sales prediction has not achieved. Godard encourages George. |
train_7609 | Ms. Liu: Excuse me, Mr. Li. I have something to discuss with you.
Mr. Li: I'm in a bit of a hurry, Ms. Liu. Can you wait for a minute?
Ms. Liu: I would really appreciate it if we could talk for a few minutes now. It's about the overtime you've asked me to put in.
Mr. Li: All right. What's the problem?
Ms. Liu: I really... | Ms. Liu tells Mr. Li the reason she cannot work overtime. Mr. Li promises to find someone to replace her. |
train_7610 | Sisile: Excuse me. Who is the person responsible for handling complaints here? I would like to make a few complaints.
the manager: I am the manager here. You can complain to me. How may I help you?
Sisile: Here is the thing. I was woke up by strange noises of the telephone several times last night. Even I unplugged it,... | Sisile complains about the room. the manager apologizes and agrees to change to a cleaner and quieter room for Sisile. |
train_7611 | Jerrilyn: Well, I couldn't have picked out a better spot to fish. What do you think?
Melamie: Uh ...
Jerrilyn: I mean, the water is so clear here. Listen to the birds and the sounds of nature.
Melamie: Well ....
Jerrilyn: I mean, I'm not bragging or anything, but I have a real sense for fishing. I mean, I was born to f... | Jerrilyn brags to Melamie that Jerrilyn is good at fishing but Melamie doesn't believe it. Melamie shows Jerrilyn Melamie's fishing skill by catching a big fish. |
train_7612 | Charles Nelson: Hi. I have a reservation for tonight.
Sebastien: And your name?
Charles Nelson: It's Nelson. Charles Nelson.
Sebastien: Okay. Mr. Nelson. That's a room for five, and ...
Charles Nelson: Excuse me? You mean a room for five dollars? I didn't know the special was so good.
Sebastien: No, no, no. According t... | Charles Nelson has a reservation at Sebastien's hotel tonight. However, the hotel mistook the date and only an expensive honeymoon suite is left for him. Mr. Nelson then bargains with Sebastien about the discount. |
train_7613 | Patsy: I was going to make a cake for the party tonight. But I just realized we have run out of eggs. Could you go to the supermarket and get some?
Yance: I don't think we have enough time to make one. Let me just buy a cake from a shop. | Patsy wants to make a cake while Yance recommends buying one. |
train_7614 | Weber: Ace Employment Agency. Good morning.
Susan Hollies: Good morning. I wonder if you can help me. I'm looking for a job.
Weber: I'll see what we can do. Uh...Have you been to us before?
Susan Hollies: No. But you've managed to get jobs for some of my friends. So I thought, perhaps, you know...
Weber: Yes, I see. Fi... | Susan Hollies comes to Ace Employment Agency to look for a job. The agency asks for some personal information and Susan tells that she wants to work in a travel agency. |
train_7615 | Whitaker: Hi. Phil. can you tell me how it happened?
Phil: Sure: I was mountain climbing in New Hampshire in 1982. Suddenly the weather became really bad. There was a lot of snow and we couldn't see anything. We got lost. Well, we spent four days on the mountain. The temperature was -20C. We didn't have any equipment o... | Phil tells Whitaker about an accident when mountain climbing in New Hampshire in 1982. Phil got lost and lost his legs, so Phil managed to build powerful new legs. |
train_7616 | Mike Carstairs: Hello, Jean!
Jean: Mike Carstairs! My favorite customer. You haven't been in for ages.
Mike Carstairs: No, I haven't. That's right.
Jean: How are you?
Mike Carstairs: I'm fine. I heard you weren't well.
Jean: Well, I was away for a couple of weeks. But I'm fine now. Ah! You were going to the States, wer... | Mike Carstairs hasn't been to Jean's store since Christmas. They talk about their recent status. |
train_7617 | Kate: [A knock at the door.] Come in, please.
Tom: Hello, Kate. Where's Jane? I want her to type this letter for me.
Kate: I'm afraid she can't, Tom. She isn't working today.
Tom: Oh, why? Is she ill?
Kate: No. She's studying for an exam.
Tom: An exam. Is she going to school?
Kate: Yes, she is. She's learning Japanese ... | Kate comes to Tom's and tells him that Jane doesn't come because she is studying for a Japanese exam. Kate may take a course next year. |
train_7618 | Marja: (sniffing) Is that a French cigarette?
Dov: Pardon?
Marja: Is that a French cigarette you're smoking?
Dov: Yes, that's right. Why? What's the matter?
Marja: I don't understand why yousmoke French cigarettes. They make a terrible smell.
Dov: I like them very much. I prefer them to English cigarettes.
Marja: Have ... | Marja asks Dov if Dov is smoking French cigarettes. Marja doesn't like French cigarettes, but he wants to buy some from Dov for his wife. |
train_7619 | Alanna: I'm searching for an old music box.
Mindy: You came to the right place. Any particular decade?
Alanna: If you had a box made in the '20s, that would be nice.
Mindy: We just got one in yesterday, so now we have six.
Alanna: Would any of them have dancing figures?
Mindy: Yes, we still have two boxes left tha... | Alanna is searching for an old music box made in the '20s with dancing figures. Mindy recommends two and Alanna chooses one. |
train_7620 | Yuri: How about going to the cinema tonight?
Kelsey: That's great. What's on tonight?
Yuri: I am not sure about the name of the film, but I know it's a romantic one.
Kelsey: Romantic? I am afraid I like thrillers better.
Yuri: Don't you think it's too bloody?
Kelsey: On the contrary, very exciting. | Yuri suggests going to the cinema tonight. Yuri knows a romantic one but Kelsey prefers thrillers. |
train_7621 | Rochette: Don't you feel a little strange taking the place of your old boss after he was demoted?
Carlynn: Yes, at first I felt very awkward. After Bill was demoted and then resigned, it was kind of like somebody died! I mean the atmosphere in the office was like a funeral parlor or something . And then I was afraid p... | Carlynn feels very awkward taking the place of Carlynn's old boss after he was demoted. Rochette thinks this is a good chance for Carlynn's career. |
train_7622 | Cilka: Are you going to leave school at the end of the term?
Rubina: Yes, I am.
Cilka: What are you going to do?
Rubina: I'm going to be a clerk.
Cilka: What does a clerk do?
Rubina: He works in an office. He writes letters and reports , and he types.
Cilka: I want to be a vet.
Rubina: A-what?
Cilka: A vet-a ve... | Rubina is going to leave school and become a clerk. Cilka wants to be a vet. |
train_7623 | Diane-Marie: You have been here for how long? Four months now?
Adella: Yeah, about.
Diane-Marie: Do you know Chinese better now?
Adella: Oh, definitely. I remember, when I first arrived in Guangzhou, my girlfriend was haggling with a sales clerk over the price of a mobile phone.
Diane-Marie: Oh, yeah. Many Chinese ... | Adella has been in China for 4 months and knows Chinese better now. Then Adella and Diane-Marie talk about the feeling of bargaining between Chinese. |
train_7624 | Nigel: This is the good life! We have it good don't you think?
Sally: Yeah of course! Although, don't you ever wonder what 'could have been'?
Nigel: What do you mean?
Sally: Well, sometimes I think of how things could have turned out if I had done things a little differently.
Nigel: For example?
Sally: Like for ex... | Nigel and Sally are talking about their own thoughts of things that happen in life. |
train_7625 | Otes: Where did you go yesterday?
Allissa: I went to play tennis in the public park.
Otes: How often do you play tennis?
Allissa: Twice a week. How about you?
Otes: I seldom play tennis. I prefer football and basketball.
Allissa: But it is very difficult to gather a team of players together.
Otes: I usually play ... | Allissa plays tennis twice a week, while Otes prefers football and basketball with Otes's schoolmates. |
train_7626 | Jess: I hear scientists in the US have discovered a new AIDS vaccine.
Renee: Does it work?
Jess: I don't know. The report says it is better than the old vaccines.
Renee: Don't count on it. I think the best way to prevent AIDS is to keep yourself clean by having clean sex and keeping a regular sex partner.
Jess: Rig... | Jess says scientists have discovered a new AIDS vaccine but Renee thinks the best prevention is to keep yourself clean. |
train_7627 | Talia: Good afternoon, Mr. Smith. Have you planted a garden this year?
Mr. Smith: No, you should see everything I'm growing in my backyard. There are beans, cucumbers, tomatoes and several kinds of carrots.
Talia: You have fruit trees back there too, right?
Mr. Smith: I do. I have an apple tree and a pear tree. I actua... | Mr. Smith tells Talia he plants vegetables and fruits in his backyard. Mr. Smith gives Talia ripe pears and Talia's brother will take them. |
train_7628 | Mom: Hurry up, Jack! It's going to be late.
Jack: I'm coming now.
Mom: Don't forget your name card and umbrella. It's going to rain.
Jack: It's only cloudy outside and it will turn sunny later in the afternoon. So it was yesterday.
Mom: I know, but look at the dark clouds.
Jack: All right, but I will take a rain coat r... | Jack is going to school. His mother reminds him to bring an umbrella but Jack takes a rain coat. |
train_7629 | Frank: How did you do on the test, Jane? You look very pleased with yourself when you left class. So I guess you must have done quite well.
Jane: Unfortunately that was mostly overconfidence, Frank. I studied hard and I was very relaxed when I took the test. But I didn't get a very good grade.
Frank: Oh, no! what happe... | Jane and Frank are talking about the test. Jane missed page 4 and didn't get a good grade. |
train_7630 | Jessi: How may I help you?
Alyson: I need to buy some clothes for my daughter. I don't know what size to get. Can you help me?
Jessi: Certainly. How old is she? How tall is she?
Alyson: She is 9 years old and 4 feet tall.
Jessi: We have a great selection of clothes for young girls. Pants start at $10 and shirts start a... | Alyson buys 3 pairs of pants and 2 shirts for Alyson's daughter with Jessi's help. |
train_7631 | Jerrold: Good morning.
Partha: Morning.
Jerrold: Come in. Sit down. Now, you're a new patient, aren't you?
Partha: Yes, that's right.
Jerrold: OK. So I'd like better to ask you some questions first. Now, have you ever had any serious illnesses or accidents?
Partha: A broken leg I got from playing football when I was 17... | Partha tells the doctor Partha broke a leg when Partha was 17 and dust and cats make Partha sneeze. |
train_7632 | Rebecca: Michael, what time is it? We are going to be late for the party.
Michael: It's a quarter past six. Don't worry, Rebecca. We will be fine.
Rebecca: But we have to be at Sarah's house by 6:30 for her surprise birthday party. The traffic is getting heavier.
Michael: Relax. The party starts at 7:00 o'clock. We are... | Michael and Rebecca are going to Sarah's surprise birthday party. Rebecca will phone Sarah's husband for a hidden parking place. |
train_7633 | Stillmann: Come in, Arnold. Have a seat.
Arnold: Good morning.
Stillmann: Would you like something to drink?
Arnold: No, thank you. I just had two cups of coffee at my desk.
Stillmann: So, you're a serious coffee drinker.
Arnold: Yes, it keeps me going. Sometimes I think I'm addicted.
Stillmann: Well, coffee isn't such... | Arnold comes to Stillmann to discuss the staff meeting problem. Arnold thinks the weekly meeting causes lots of time wasted in transportation so he proposes to meet 90 minutes every two weeks. Arnold also volunteers to organize meetings so they could be more focused. Stillmann will give it a try for a month to see how ... |
train_7634 | Isaiah: Hi, Isaiah. How are you?
Joella: I'm well. And you?
Isaiah: Fine. How's your job going?
Joella: I don't know if I told you or not, but I decided to quit my job and I have started my own business.
Isaiah: Really? That's fantastic. What kind of business is it?
Joella: I have started an investment banking firm wit... | Isaiah tells Isaiah that he has started an investment banking firm and now it is booming. He is planning to open up two more offices in Hong Kong and Singapore. |
train_7635 | Madlen: What are you doing? Checking the ' to do ' list for the wedding?
Eirena: Yep. There's still so much to do!
Madlen: So let's start by checking off what we've already done.
Eirena: Did you reconfirm the plane reservations for all the Taiwanese guests?
Madlen: Not yet, I was busy getting that videographer who film... | Madlen and Eirena are preparing for a wedding. |
train_7636 | Forester: Hey there Chris, what are you up to?
Chris: I'm just poring over some brochures about various car models.
Forester: Oh, so you're thinking about buying a new car?
Chris: Yeah, it looks that way. My wife has been bugging me about it. I thought we could probably survive without one, but with a baby on the way, ... | Chris is thinking about buying a car because his wife is pregnant, but he thinks that it's a big financial responsibility. Forester feels the same that Forester saved money to buy Forester's car. Chris prefers a jeep but his wife prefers a sedan, and Forester advises him to listen to his wife. |
train_7637 | Theodoric: They don't really think you took it, do they?
Shawn: I don't know. I just know I've never been asked so many questions in my life.
Theodoric: How many of them were there?
Shawn: Three. But there was one of them who kept asking really stupid questions.
Theodoric: Like what?
Shawn: Oh, he wanted to know what t... | Shawn complains that Shawn has been asked so many stupid questions after some money disappeared. Theodoric thinks people may regard Shawn as a desperate criminal. |
train_7638 | Chanderjit: Could I have some fish?
Adorne: Certainly. And what vegetables would you like?
Chanderjit: Oh, spinach, I think.
Adorne: Fine, And what about something to drink?
Chanderjit: Just a beer, please.
Adorne: Good. Thank you. sir.
Chanderjit: Would you like to have some more beer?
Adorne: No, thanks. I ' Ve had e... | Chanderjit orders fish, spinach and a beer and asks Adorne for Chanderjit's bill. |
train_7639 | Sue: What was your wedding ceremony like, Abigail?
Abigail: My husband and I got married in a registry office with just two friends there as witnesses. But then we had three parties to celebrate.
Sue: Three parties? That's quite a lot. That must have been expensive!
Abigail: Well, since my husband and I are from two di... | Abigail and her husband had three parties for their wedding because they're from two countries and live in the third one. Abigail's parents and her husband's parents have met before. And they will go on a honeymoon till their one-year anniversary. |
train_7640 | Oren: Morning, Peter. Nice suit! A new one?
Peter: Oh, yes. My wife bought it for me yesterday. Hmm, you look nice in that yellow dress. Yellow suits you really well.
Oren: Maybe. Several people have suggested that I get more yellow clothes. They say the color suits me because I have a fair complexion.
Peter: That's ri... | Oren and Peter comment on each other's clothes. Oren thinks Peter like an expert but Peter says he's immature compared with his wife. |
train_7641 | Jillene: Hello, I would like to apply for a permit.
Virge: Can I see your ID?
Jillene: No, I left it in the car.
Virge: I'm going to need to see your ID and $ 27 for your permit.
Jillene: One moment while I go and get my ID.
Virge: Make it quick.
Jillene: Okay, here's my ID and the $ 27.
Virge: Thanks. Now fill this ou... | Jillene wants to apply for a permit. Virge checks Jillene's ID and charges Jillene $ 27. |
train_7642 | Elyse: May I help you?
Pammy: Is this the right counter for gloves?
Elyse: Yes, madam. What sort of gloves do you want?
Pammy: Well, let me see some of each.
Elyse: Certainly. What size do you take?
Pammy: Six and a quarter, I believe, but you'd better measure my hand to make sure.
Elyse: I think a six is your size. Ho... | Pammy wants to buy gloves. Elyse measures her hand and recommends her to buy a six. |
train_7643 | Forester: Mr. Wang, we haven't discussed the mode of payment.
Mr. Wang: You know Mr. Forster, this is a really large purchase. I am afraid we can't pay off at one time. We have to pay by installment.
Forester: Do you mean you prefer a deferred payment?
Mr. Wang: Yes, Mr. Forester.
Forester: When do you start the paymen... | Mr. Wang prefers a deferred payment. Mr. Forester accepts but Mr. Wang has to pay the interest. |
train_7644 | Bidget: Do you know how happy I am? The Ant Kingdom is a perfect world with colorful fairy tales. It seems like the air is fresh here.
Roseanne: Just kids like that.
Bidget: Come on baby, stop trying to pretend like a man. If you go there, you are sure to like them.
Roseanne: Hurry up! Hurry up! What lovely caterpillar... | Bidget is crazy about the Ant Kingdom. Roseanne thinks it's childish at first but then loves the place and even asks Bidget to take pictures for Roseanne. |
train_7645 | Jessee: Have you read all these crazy things that are going on around the world?
Barty: What do you mean?
Jessee: I was reading about how some people get tricked or drugged in their hotel rooms and have their organs removed! Then they are sold on the black market.
Barty: Don't tell me you actually believe all that? Don... | Jessee was reading urban legends such as people getting tricked and having their organs removed, satanic messages in songs, and headless chickens in KFC. Barty thinks they are nonsense. |
train_7646 | Mr. Smith: I'm very grateful for what you have done to my son, doctor.
doctor: That's all tight, Mr. Smith. That's my job. I'm very glad he recovered so soon.
Mr. Smith: I know he has brought great trouble to you. A million thanks.
doctor: No trouble at all. He's very cute and brave. By the way, do remember to keep him... | Mr. Smith thanks to a doctor for treating his son. The doctor reminds him to keep his son away from seafood. |
train_7647 | Kyle: Hello, is it necessary to do warm-up exercise? I can't wait to dive into the water.
Deni: I'm sorry. Every customer coming here must do the warm-up exercise before getting down to swimming. That's out regulation.
Kyle: Yeah, I see. You are just doing your job. But I wanna know what the advantages it has.
Deni: OK... | Kyle is asked to do warm-up exercises before swimming. Deni explains that people's legs may spasm out of control when swimming and also talks about how they ensure people's safety. |
train_7648 | Janice: David, imagine meeting you here!
David: Janice, I found you stole my vegetables at four o'clock this morning. Is that true?
Janice: All right! I stayed up yesterday and waited for your vegetables. I stole your peaches and flowers.
David: It is so hard to prevent them from being stolen. I also got something this... | Janice stayed up and stole many vegetables from Fred's farm and David's and says it makes her forget all her sorrows and pressure. David asks her not to overdo it. |
train_7649 | Koo: I've been learning to play go recently. It's an amazing game!
Laurie: Weigh? It must be a greatest Chinese invention. I've tried hard to learn it. Its rules can't be any simpler, but I've never won a game of Go. Well, it's all Greek to me!
Koo: At least you have obtained a very basic understanding of the game, hav... | Koo and Laurie discuss their experience of learning to play chess. Koo thinks it can boost intelligence and cultivate personality and flexible learning. Koo also thinks weigh embodies ancient Chinese wisdom and cultural profoundness and it is different from the wiki. |
train_7650 | Ismail: Do you give me a bonus?
Mayda: Yes. We don't give bonus every month, but we offer semi-annual bonuses.
Ismail: Do you allow any commission?
Mayda: Yes. Commission will be given on the basis of your sales revenue. And the percentage will be 2 % of your total revenue. | Mayda tells Ismail they offer semi-annual bonuses and allows commission. |
train_7651 | Siffre: What would you like to order?
Trudey: I would like to have a hamburger.
Siffre: Did you want it with cheese?
Trudey: I don't want cheese on it.
Siffre: Did you want anything to drink?
Trudey: I think I'm going to get a soda today.
Siffre: What kind of soda can I get you?
Trudey: A Sprite sounds good.
Siffre: Wh... | Trudey orders a hamburger without cheese, a Sprite and a bag of chips. |
train_7652 | Nadean: Honey, can you set the table?
Honey: Um, sure. What are we having for dinner? Do I need to put out anything in particular?
Nadean: Well, make sure to put out the pepper and salt shakers. I don't know if your brother is coming tonight so set an extra place mat just in case.
Honey: Ok, should I use the fancy silv... | Nadean asks Honey to set a table and tableware for dinner and reminds Honey to set an extra place for Honey's brother. |
train_7653 | Fritz: Good afternoon. What can I help you with today?
Caryl: I have a Time Deposit here and I'd like to get the money now.
Fritz: The maturity date isn't for another 10 weeks. Are you aware of that?
Caryl: Yes, I know, but I need the money urgently for a family emergency, you see. I know I should apply in writing if I... | Caryl wants to get the money from the Time Deposit and Fritz reminds Caryl of the maturity date and interest. But Caryl insists on withdrawing the money. |
train_7654 | Vinnie: Hi, can I help you?
Jolynn: Yes, please. I'm looking for a sofa.
Vinnie: What about this one?
Jolynn: May it be used as a sofa in the day and a bed during the night?
Vinnie: Oh, you want a convertible sofa. This way, please. Over there is the one you want. | Vinnie shows Jolynn a convertible sofa that Jolynn wants. |
train_7655 | Antonietta: I need somebody to come over and fix my internet.
Allan: What's wrong with it?
Antonietta: For some reason it's just not connecting.
Allan: How long have you been having this problem?
Antonietta: It hasn't been working the past few days.
Allan: Does the internet come up at all?
Antonietta: It does, but it w... | Antonietta needs someone to fix Antonietta's internet because it hasn't been working for days. Allan will send someone soon. |
train_7656 | Cindi: I came here to get a chest X-ray.
Antonina: I will need you to take your clothes off from the waist up and put on the gown, leaving the opening in the back.
Cindi: What comes next?
Antonina: I will need you to face this glass plate right over here.
Cindi: Should I do anything else?
Antonina: Your arms need to be... | Cindi is getting a chest X-ray and Antonina guides Cindi to be X-rayed and checks the film. |
train_7657 | Chanderjit: I'd like to open a one-year time deposit account and a checking account.
National Bank: Okay, if you'll please fill out these forms. . .
Chanderjit: Sure, is there any regulations about my accont?
National Bank: There's a minimum initial deposit of $ 100 for the checking account, and a minimum deposit of $ ... | National Bank helps Chanderjit to open two different accounts and informs Chanderjit of their minimum initial deposit respectively. |
train_7658 | Bob: Bob, can I talk to you for a minute? There have been some developments for the Stewart case that I really need to talk to you about.
Waleed: Yeah, what's the matter now? We've had so much trouble with this case already. Don't tell me there's more bad news.
Bob: Well, I'm afraid there is. I have some bad news for y... | Bob tells Bob that there won't be any results of the forensic tests because it was all destroyed in a laboratory fire. Bob feels shocked and cannot accept it. |
train_7659 | Syd: Did you like the play?
Etienne: Not really. It's a dull one, and the production isn't satisfactory, either.
Syd: You're absolutely right. The acting could be better.
Etienne: To be fair, though, both the costumes and scenery are marvelous. | Syd and Etienne think a play is dull, but the costumes and scenery are marvelous. |
train_7660 | Bubba: You look kind of green.
Josiah: I don't feel so good. I am feeling sick to my stomach.
Bubba: Have you had anything to eat lately?
Josiah: I had fried shrimp and clams for lunch.
Bubba: Perhaps the food was bad.
Josiah: Perhaps, but I haven't felt well for a few days now.
Bubba: Has anything been upsetting you l... | Josiah is feeling sick and Bubba consults Josiah. They think Josiah might get the flu. |
train_7661 | Rand: Okay, now I'd like to find out more about your last job. I see you spent almost four years at the London Weekly, is that right?
Arlee: Yes, that's right. To be honest, the first year was quite tough for me. I was really just treated more like an intern. I didn't have many responsibilities and I found it quite fru... | Arlee talks about Arlee's last job that Arlee was treated like an intern at first and then a new editor promoted Arlee to features writer. Arlee left because Arlee needed a more challenging role. |
train_7662 | John: John, did you have a dream when you was a little boy?
Roland: Of course I did. I dreamed to be a pilot when I grow up. But unfortunately, I didn't realize it.
John: I had the same experience with you. When I was a little boy I dreamed to be a great scientist. But now you see, I'm just a common office clerk.
Rolan... | John dreamed to be a pilot and John dreamed to be a scientist. Then they talk about the practical dream at present. |
train_7663 | Jordanna: Hi. Hi Sweetie. I'm home. Um, I'm home!
Ninetta: Oh, hi honey. Welcome home. How was you day?
Jordanna: Well ...
Ninetta: That's good.
Jordanna: It was terrible. The company is going to lay off about 50 people, and I might be one of them.
Ninetta: Oh, that's nice.
Jordanna: That's nice? You're not even listen... | Jordanna tells Ninetta that Jordanna might be laid off but Ninetta is not listening at all. Jordanna asks Ninetta to let Jordanna share Jordanna feelings and listen to Jordanna. But Ninetta is still joking after hearing that which makes Jordanna very angry. Ninetta then understands Ninetta's problems and apologize for ... |
train_7664 | Shane: It's ten o'clock. I'm going to have to be leaving.
Joaquin: Leaving? Already?
Shane: Yes. I've got to get up early tomorrow morning.
Joaquin: OK. Stop over again sometime.
Shane: Sure. Thank you very much for your dinner. See you then.
Joaquin: See you then. | Shane has to get up early so Shane says goodbye to Joaquin. |
train_7665 | Nil: I read the instructions, but I'm still not sure how to use my cell phone.
Jeff: Actually, it's pretty easy. First of all, don't forget to turn it on.
Nil: Got it!
Jeff: Then dial the number. And remember to press the 'send' button.
Nil: That's all?
Jeff: Pretty much. Just make sure to recharge the batteries every ... | Jeff teaches Nil to use cell phones and reminds Nil of paying the phone bill. |
train_7666 | Hanna: Did you have a busy week?
Judith: Emm, well, no. I mean I didn't do a lot, but I bought a computer.
Hanna: You did? Thank godness. Now you don't need to borrow mine. You had it for two weeks last time.
Judith: Yeah, so sorry about that. I wrote my history paper on it. Thanks again, by the way.
Hanna: Sure, no pr... | Judith bought a computer and thanks Hanna for lending Hanna's computer to Judith. Judith uses Judith's computer to watch DVDs. |
train_7667 | Jordy: Dad, can I go to a movie this week with Shannon?
Dad: Let me look at the calendar here. Hmm. When are you thinking about going to a movie?
Jordy: Uh, we're thinking about seeing a movie on Wednesday after school.
Dad: Well, that's not going to work. You haven't practiced your piano at all for an entire week, so ... | Dad allows Jordy to see a movie when Jordy finished the English class and cleaning out the garage on Saturday. Jordy is concerned about the showtime. Dad will drop Jordy off at the movie theatre at about 4:30. |
train_7668 | Hillton Hotel: Good morning, Hillton Hotel. Can I help you?
William Woods: Good morning. My name is William Woods. I'd like to book a single room with bath.
Hillton Hotel: I'm afraid the single room has booked out, what about the double room with bath?
William Woods: That's OK. By the way, how much is the fee per night... | William Woods books a double room with a bath from Monday to Saturday for $ 65 per night. |
train_7669 | Emmy: Did you see the large crowd on the street corner when you came to school this morning?
Kass: Yes, I did. What was that all about?
Emmy: A serious accident happened. A drunk driver hit a bus full of passengers.
Kass: Oh dear! A lot of people must have been hurt or even killed?
Emmy: You are right! All the injured ... | Emmy tells Kass that a drunk driver hit a bus and it caused a large crowd on the street corner. |
train_7670 | Dr. Smith: Dr. Smith, you were a political journalist in America and I was told that you've chosen to live here, a mountain village like this in the Himalayan Community. Could you please tell me why you came to India and settled down here?
Emmet: Yes, of course. I came to India a year ago to have a better understanding... | Dr. Smith wanted to find a place to live and write in India and he settled down happily in the village. Dr. Smith believes that what is happening in the Third World is more important than anything else so he gave up his comfortable life and came to this village to try and share their way of life. |
train_7671 | Westbrooke: are you still coming to my place for dinner tomorrow night?
Chickie: of course. Is the dinner still on?
Westbrooke: yes, I was just wondering how you and your roommate were planning on coming to my place.
Chickie: we were planning on walking both ways since the weather is still nice.
Westbrooke: that's ... | Chickie and Chickie's roommates planned on walking to Westbrooke's place for dinner, but Westbrooke advises Chickie to take a taxi because the house is in a high crime area. Westbrooke also tells Chickie that Westbrooke's purse was stolen when Westbrooke first moved in. |
train_7672 | Gretal: Do you have any shoes like these?
Hildy: What size?
Gretal: Size five.
Hildy: What colour?
Gretal: Black.
Hildy: I'm sorry. We don't haven any.
Gretal: But my sister bought this pair last month.
Hildy: Did she buy them here?
Gretal: No, she bought them in the U. S.
Hildy: We had some shoes like those a... | Hildy tells Gretal they don't have the kind of shoes of Gretal's interest because they are not in fashion this year. |
train_7673 | Maddi: Dick, I've decided not to rent that house.
Dick: But yesterday you said you would rent it.
Maddi: I've changed my mind.
Dick: Why is that?
Maddi: Well, I think maybe I should find a house that is closer to where I work.
Dick: Maybe you're right. | Maddi has decided not to rent a house and find another one closer to Maddi's workplace. |
train_7674 | Anlesen David: Have you heard about Anlesen David?
Deanne: No, have they have another fight?
Anlesen David: No, they got engageed.
Deanne: You must be joking. Those two.
Anlesen David: Well, my dear. I didn't believe either. But got it straight form the horse's mouth. Davi called me this morning.
Deanne: So when d... | Anlesen David says David got engaged and will get married next June. Deanne is really surprised. |
train_7675 | Ortensia: What do you think of smoking?
Martica: It's harmful not only for yourself but for others.
Ortensia: What in your opinion can be done to stop smoking?
Martica: Stop producing cigarettes.
Ortensia: But that'll affect the national economy.
Martica: That's right. But I don't think there are better ways.
Ort... | Martica thinks smoking is harmful and discusses ways to stop smoking with Ortensia. |
train_7676 | Tom: What are you doing here, Tom?
Beowulf: I am organizing my fishing equipment.
Tom: What for?
Beowulf: I'm going fishing with my best friend.
Tom: So you really like fishing huh?
Beowulf: Yeah, I do.
Tom: When did you first become interested in fishing?
Beowulf: Long ago. You know my father really likes fishing. Whe... | Tom is going fishing and he has been interested in it since he was a child. |
train_7677 | Mary: Hi, John. What are your plans for the weekend?
John: Huh? My plans? Nothing really. Probably read some books or play on my computer. Why?
Mary: Well, I want to invite you to my home for dinner. So we can get to know each other better.
John: You want to invite me to dinner? But we've been in the same class for the... | Mary invites John to her home for dinner. But then John finds the fact is that Mary wants John to help her with her science project. So John makes an excuse and declines her invitation. |
train_7678 | Ignace: How was your dinner party last Sunday?
Tess: I think it went pretty well, all of the 10 guests really seemed to enjoy themselves.
Ignace: That's nice.
Tess: But we shouldn't have invited my boss again. We can never get him to leave.
Ignace: Really? How late did he stay this time? Until midnight?
Tess: Later tha... | Tess thinks the party was good but they shouldn't have invited Tess's boss because he stayed too late. |
train_7679 | Faythe: I missed the TV news last night. What was the lead story on the news?
Jolene: Some actress was in court for driving without a license.
Faythe: What was the second story?
Jolene: Some actor married a woman young enough to be his daughter.
Faythe: What was the third story?
Jolene: A bull chased a man in a superma... | Jolene shares three silly yesterday's TV news stories with Faythe. |
train_7680 | Hilarie: Do a lot of people do mountain running?
Jo-Ann: Yes, the runs take place in the countryside. The areas like the Lake District in the Highlands of Scotland are very popular. But this doesn't stop people from the city taking part. For example, I drive to my club for my city apartment.
Hilarie: Can you tell me th... | Jo-Ann tells Hilarie the mountain running takes place in the countryside and introduces its history. Jo-Ann tells that Dragons Back is only for experienced people and people should start with something easy and work their way up to more challenging runs. |
train_7681 | Marve: What kind of music do you like listening to?
Cris: I like music that has a fast beat and it's lively, like dance music which is sometimes too loud, though. You prefer classical music, don't you?
Marve: Yes, I do. I find it very relaxing. I often listen to Mozart or bach in the evening after a hard day at work.
C... | Cris likes lively music that has a fast beat, while Marve prefers classical ones. Marve says classical music is good for people's brain and Marve usually listens to it in the evenings to relax. |
train_7682 | Antonia: I am waiting for a fax but just now I found there ' s something wrong with the fax machine.
Eliott: What ' s wrong with the fax machine? Is it urgent?
Antonia: Yes, very urgent. And there is no other fax machine around. And the office of our boss is closed, so I can not use his machine either. And his secretar... | Antonia needs to use the fax machine urgently but it's not working properly. Eliott suggests Antonia call an extension number for help. |
train_7683 | Dannie: Oh, my God! I've been cheated!
Sarah: What? What did you buy?
Dannie: It's a brick! I can't believe how stupid I was. Damn it!
Sarah: What is it? Why did you buy a brick?
Dannie: There was a guy on the sidewalk.He had three new boxes, Panasonic video camera boxes.He said he had to get rid of them quick.
Sarah: ... | Dannie tells Sarah that Dannie was cheated into buying a brick as a camera for twenty dollars as the guy claimed that he had to get rid of these stolen cameras. Sarah blames Dannie for trying to buy stolen goods. |
train_7684 | Randell: Just as the saying goes, every potter praises his own pot. You should pay special attention to selling yourself properly in the interview.
Shay: It is especially important for the graduates who step into the job market for the first time.
Randell: You'd better prepare what you are going to say in advance, in o... | Randell and Shay are introducing to the audience some job interview skills. Interviewees, especially graduates, need to sell themselves by preparing in advance, being truthful and realistic, and making corresponding adjustments to leave a deep impression. |
train_7685 | Micah: Billy, you are late again.
Billy: I'm sorry I'm late. I overslept. Is the manager here today?
Micah: Yes he ' s in his office.
Billy: Oh, I hope he didn't notice me.
Micah: Don't take any chances. It'd be best if you told him and promised not to be late again. He's already mad at you for last 2 times. Any more a... | Bill's late again because of oversleeping. Micah warns that Billy might be fired by the manager and suggest Billy apologize. |
train_7686 | Aleksandrs: Hi, could we have two orange juice smoothies?
Patel: Would you like those with yogurt?
Aleksandrs: Sure, why not?
Patel: What else would you like to add? We highly recommend caterpillar fungus.
Aleksandrs: Caterpillar fungus?! What the heck is that?
Patel: It ' s a special kind of Chinese herb. It ' s good ... | Aleksandrs wants two orange juice smoothies with yogurt and Patel recommends caterpillar fungus. |
train_7687 | Tonia: Wow, Amy, look at that number.
Amy: What's so great about it?
Tonia: What do you mean? It's a scrim.
Amy: Not to me, I wouldn't be caught dead in that.
Tonia: I love that kind of stuff.
Amy: Yeah, you seem to like those styles.
Tonia: Sure do. I get a kick out of looking punk.
Amy: This one looks really expensiv... | Tonia and Amy are window-shopping. Tonia has trashed her party outfit. Amy has got some wonderful clothes and will help with Tonia's outfit. |
train_7688 | Faye: Hello, Pauline's Furniture Store, Faye speaking. How may I help you?
Raquela: Hello, I ordered a dining table last week. The order arrived today, but there are several scratches on the surface of the table. I would like to exchange it.
Faye: I'm terribly sorry about that. We could take it back and deliver a new o... | Raquela wants to exchange the scratched table ordered last week and wants Faye to deliver the new one sooner because Faye'll hold a dinner party this weekend. |
train_7689 | Anita: Have you met the new girl?
Ruby: No. Have you?
Anita: She's one of the prettiest girls at the school.
Ruby: What does she look like?
Anita: Well, she's quite short.
Ruby: How tall would you say that she is?
Anita: I would say she's only 5 feet.
Ruby: What about her facial features?
Anita: She has light brown eye... | Anita tells Ruby about the new girl at the school and describes her appearance. |
train_7690 | Gardner: Order in the court!
Marquita: I would like to make my plea.
Gardner: What is it?
Marquita: I would like to plead not guilty.
Gardner: You do realize that all the evidence points to you?
Marquita: I know. But I did not do it.
Gardner: How do you figure that?
Marquita: I didn't commit the crime.
Gardner: Do you ... | Marquita pleads not guilty and will tell Gardner everything if Gardner releases Marquita. |
train_7691 | Mela: Good morning, Madam. How can I be of service?
Madam: I'd like to pay this cash into my account please. I usually do it at the machine, but the queue is very long today.
Mela: Yes, I'm sorry about that. One of our Atms is down and we are waiting for it to be repaired, but it should be up and running again very soo... | Madam pays some cash into her account with Mela's assistance since one of the ATMs is down. |
train_7692 | Rick Fields: It's a beautiful day here in New Zealand at the Men's Volleyball world championship. My name is Rick Fields and I'm joined by the man with the plan, Bob Copeland.
Bob Copeland: Thank you, Rick. We'Ve got a very exciting encounter ahead of us today as two powerhouse teams, Brazil and China, face off against... | Rick Fields and Bob Copeland are commentating on the match of Men's Volleyball between China and Brazil. |
train_7693 | Marlon: Do you mind if we call on you this evening?
Fannie: Of course not, we'd be happy if you could come. What time will you be able to come?
Marlon: How about seven o'clock?
Fannie: Fine. We'll be expecting you. | Marlon wants to call on Fannie at 7. Fannie agrees. |
train_7694 | Urban: Steve, you look pale. What happened?
Steve: I didn't sleep a wink last night.
Urban: Did you have something on your mind? You look so concerned. Maybe I can help you.
Steve: Well, I am under a lot of pressure. My boss is very pushy. He assigned me three projects. Now the deadlines are near, and I still have not ... | Steve tells Urban he's stressed because he hasn't finished all the projects his boss assigned to him. |
train_7695 | Aileen: I am not certain, but I think I might ask to be considered for the new job.
Adaline: Why are you considering trying for it?
Aileen: I think that I might like it, but I am still thinking about it.
Adaline: What is it about this job that appeals to you?
Aileen: I think that I would enjoy the position but there is... | Aileen tells Adaline Aileen is considering the new job. Aileen thinks Aileen might enjoy the job but there isn't much creativity involved, and a slight decrease in pay might be worth the growth. |
train_7696 | Brandice: I want to try something different today.
Ralina: What do you mean?
Brandice: I want a different hair style.
Ralina: What style do you want?
Brandice: Can you make my hair short?
Ralina: Exactly how short do you want it?
Brandice: Make it a few inches long.
Ralina: Are you sure you want me to cut it that short... | Brandice wants to cut Brandice's hair short and Ralina'll make it for Brandice. |
train_7697 | Joseph: Joseph, who is that woman?
Rees: That's Susan.
Joseph: What does she do for work?
Rees: She's a lawyer.
Joseph: Is she American?
Rees: No, but she speaks English fluently.
Joseph: She's really tall. Do you know her?
Rees: Yes, I know her. We're friends.
Joseph: Who's that man standing next to her?
Rees: Which m... | Joseph asks Joseph about the woman and the man standing next to her. Joseph tells Joseph their names and other information. |
train_7698 | Julie: Julie, what's on the tube?
Adoree: nothing but bench of commercials. These days the amount of commercials is amazing.
Julie: yeah. Maybe we can change to another channel. what about the sports channel? Let's see if there's a game on.
Adoree: okay. Nope, it's a replay of yesterday's soccer match between Brazil an... | Julie tells Julie that there are only replays of the games or commercials, or low-quality shows on TV. Julie gets disappointed and suggests going outside and doing something real. |
train_7699 | Fredelia: Is this watch yours?
Garp: No, it isn't mine. I blundered upon it under the sofa. Do youknow whose watch it is?
Fredelia: Let me have a look. It's mine. I have been looking for it, but just cannot find it. It's present from my father.
Garp: Well, here you are. Remember to put it in a proper place. | Garp blundered up a watch under the sofa and Fredelia tells Garp it's Fredelia's watch. |
train_7700 | Dean: I'd like to have these shirts washed and ironed.
Janis: Ok, do you want us to use starch?
Dean: Yes, heavy starch in the collar, please.
Janis: Yes, sir. Your shirts will be ready by Thursday morning. Anything else?
Dean: I also have a suit to be dry-cleaned. Can I fetch it the day after tomorrow? It's urgent.
Ja... | Dean wants to have his shirts washed and ironed. Dean then asks for an urgent dry-cleaning of a suit the day after tomorrow with Janis's assistance. |
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