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train_801 | Paul: Hello, Mrs. Taylor. Can you help me? I'm doing my homework and I can't understand this word.
Mrs. Taylor: Which one? Oh, I can't help you right away...I'm watching something on TV.
Paul: Oh? What are you watching?
Mrs. Taylor: I'm watching a cowboy film.
Paul: Can Mr. Taylor help me?
Mrs. Taylor: No, he can't now... | Paul asks many questions hoping someone can help him. Mrs. Taylor wonders why Paul's aksing questions tonight, and Paul says he's practicing his English. |
train_802 | Brendan: You must have enjoyed using your new camera on your trip.
Arleen: I would have, but after buying a new camera especially for that trip, I left it in the car of my friend who drove me to the airport. | Arleen left the new camera in a friend's car. |
train_803 | Eugen: So, here we are, deep in the forest. With me is Dr. Green, can you tell us a little about this wonderful place?
Dr. Green: Yes, of course. As you can see, the forest is full of trees, birds and insects.
Eugen: Yes, there are strange and beautiful plants everywhere. How many different kinds of plants are there?
D... | Eugen and Dr. Green are doing a program. Dr. Green introduces that there're many different kinds of plants and birds in the forest. |
train_804 | Mike: Hello!
Jane: Hello, Mike! This is Jane.
Mike: Oh. Hello, Jane!
Jane: Listen, Mike! I've got a real problem.
Mike: What is it?
Jane: The car's broken down.
Mike: Oh, not again.
Jane: Yeah. I checked the oil and I checked almost everything. It's just not starting at all.
Mike: You have to get rid of it, you know.
J... | Jane tells Mike her car is broken but she has to pick Tom. Mike lends his car to her. |
train_805 | Leta: Do you think I could borrow your car to go grocery shopping? The supermarkets outside the city are so much cheaper. I'd also be happy to pick up anything you need.
Lesley: Well, I don't like to let anyone else drive my car. Tell you what, why don't we go together? | Leta wants to borrow Lesley's car. Lesley suggests going together. |
train_806 | Pierce: Why don't you sit down? Now, there are several questions I must ask you if you don't mind.
Katlin: Not at all. Go ahead.
Pierce: What is the purpose of your visit to the States?
Katlin: I'm going to attend a conference on air pollution.
Pierce: When and where is this conference being held?
Katlin: It's being he... | Pierce asks Katlin some questions about Katlin's visit to the States and will give Katlin an answer about January 10th. |
train_807 | Cariotta: Excuse me, I'm sorry to bother you, but would you have time to answer a few questions?
Jinny: What's it about?
Cariotta: We're doing some market research for a new television channel starting in two years' time.
Jinny: OK, why not?
Cariotta: Lovely, we'll just work through this form. And if we could start wit... | Cariotta's doing market research for a new television channel, and Cariotta interviews Jinny about some questions. First, Cariotta learns about Jinny's basic personal information, including age, job, and salary. Then Cariotta asks Jinny the reason for watching TV, frequency of watching TV, and the types of programs Jin... |
train_808 | Alberto Cortez: Today in the studio we have Alberto Cortez, the well-known Brazilian advocate of the anti-global movement. He's here to talk about the recent report, stating that by 2050 Brazil will be the one ot the word's wealthiest and most successful countries. Alberto, what do you say to the report?
Caitrin: You k... | Alberto Cortez invites Alberto Cortez, a well-known Brazilian advocate of the anti-global movement, to talk about a report stating Brazil will be one of the world's wealthiest and most successful countries by 2050. Alberto talks about some problems facing Brazil and they need excellent education systems. Alberto is hop... |
train_809 | Sharon: Hey, James, how is the job search going?
James: Hi, Sharon, I had no idea. It'll take so much time. It sure makes it difficult to prepare for final exams. How about you?
Sharon: I was lucky. There seems to be a shortage of highschool teachers now. I applied to three schools and each one offered me a position.
J... | Sharon tells James Sharon's job search goes ahead smoothly. However, James applied for a lot of jobs but didn't get an ideal one. James says he may go to work on the master's degree if he can't find a job. |
train_810 | Jerrold: I'm free this afternoon. Shall we go to the movies?
Ignacio: OK. But I hate love stories. Any films about war on today?
Jerrold: I'm afraid not. How about the theatre?
Ignacio: Well, most plays are badly written, though they're cheap.
Jerrold: Let's go to a concert. You like music very much, don't you?
Ignacio... | After denying Jerrold's many suggestions, Ignacio ultimately decides to go to the library to borrow some books with Jerrold. |
train_811 | Oralie: Excuse me. I'd like to make a complaint.
Nellie: Really? What seems to be the problem?
Oralie: Well, don't you think you are playing the music too loudly?
Nellie: Oh? I'm sorry. I didn't realize it was so loud.
Oralie: Yes. I am preparing for my exam next week and your music is bothering me a great deal that I ... | Oralie complains to Nellie that Nellie plays the music too loudly. Nellie feels sorry. |
train_812 | Sim: Get up as early as six o'clock only to be jammed at every crossroad and still late for work. What a life! I've had enough of it.
Jobie: Cool down, man. Everyone is fed up with the rush-hour traffic. But life isn't really all that. You should take the initiative and make some changes first.
Sim: What should I do ... | Sim has had enough of getting up early but still is late for work. Jobie recommends Sim to ride a bike to work instead of commuting by bus, which is good for health and helps release stress. |
train_813 | Ambrosio: I wouldn't advise you to buy things in bulk from such stores, though. I mean, do your major shopping at the specialized stores. It's much cheaper, and more convenient in the long run.
Masa: Great advice!
Will: Sort of like Mom's!
Ambrosio: Hey, watch it!
Will: Just kiddin'!
Masa: Life sounds great in thi... | Ambrosio suggests they buy things at specialized stores. Masa plans to rent movies, and Masa will go to the mall with Ambrosio and Will. |
train_814 | Sarah: What are you reading?
Shawn: Oh, it's the latest novel by Ray Blune. It's a sic-fi thriller.
Sarah: I thought he usually wrote horror books.
Shawn: He does. He's good at this genre too. It's a captivating read.
Sarah: We're going to the bookshop. Would you like to join us?
Shawn: Yes, I would. I need to buy... | Sarah and Shawn talk about the book Shawn is reading. Then Sarah invites Shawn to go to the bookshop together, and Shawn agrees. |
train_815 | Aleda: Oh! You're engaged! What a beautiful engagement ring! Who to?
Mike: Of course Mike. Who else? We fell in love at first sight.
Aleda: When's the wedding going to be?
Mike: We haven't decided yet. There are a lot of things to sort out, you know.
Aleda: Are you having a big wedding?
Mike: Yes, I've always drea... | Aleda sees Mike's engagement ring and asks about her wedding. Mike will agree with Mike that not have a big wedding. |
train_816 | Tannie: I wanna register for this mathematics course.
Esmaria: I'm sorry registration has closed.
Tannie: Closed? The clerk told me I could come back and register any time during the first week of classes.
Esmaria: Well, that's not possible. The computer's official student account has already been sent to the state.... | Tannie wants to register for the mathematics course, but Esmaria says registration has closed. It turns out that the clerk who told Tannie to register any time during the first week gave false information. Though it's unfair, Esmaria can't offer any help. |
train_817 | Rolando: what are you looking for?
Ashleigh: I want to buy a new camcorder for my trip this summer.
Rolando: do you know what camcorder options are available?
Ashleigh: not really. I thought I'd just have a look today.
Rolando: whould you like to look at the new digital camcorders that have just come in?
Ashleigh:... | Ashleigh wants to buy a camcorder, and would like to see the smallest Sony model. Rolando introduces the battery life, how to take still photos and the night vision of the camcorder to Ashleigh. |
train_818 | Loretta: Dalian is a beautiful city. Do you agree?
Dalian: I suppose I do.
Loretta: The climate here is pleasant.
Dalian: They usually said it
Loretta: This city is really comfortable to living.
Dalian: It sure is
Loretta: No other city can match it. It's heaven.
Dalian: Well, if you live in other as long enough ... | Loretta and Dalian think Dalian is a beautiful city and comfortable to live in. |
train_819 | Paula-Grace: What time is it, Steven?
Steven: Uh, it's 7:30. Aren't you going to finish your breakfast?
Paula-Grace: I don't have much time. I've got a lot to do downtown today.
Steven: If you're coming into the city, we may have lunch together.
Paula-Grace: OK. Let's say 1 o'clock. I'll go to the gym. I have an aerobi... | Steven invites Paula-Grace to have lunch together if Paula-Grace's coming into the city. Paula-Grace tells Steven Paula-Grace's busy day and asks Steven to hurry up. |
train_820 | Tom: Well, good morning, Tom. I haven't seen you for a long time. What seems to be the trouble now?
Saunders: I feel very tired. I've got a bad headache, and I can't sleep well almost every night.
Tom: Have you been eating properly? Eating the right kind of food is very important for your health, you know?
Saunders: We... | Tom feels sick because he doesn't eat properly and has too much work. Tom suggests Tom have a balanced diet and have a good rest. |
train_821 | Joby: I've been having trouble breathing lately, so I made a doctors appointment for Monday morning.
Meryl: I thought you just went to the doctor for that same problem.
Joby: No, I went last Tuesday because I had a cough. The time before that, I couldn't feel my legs, but it turned out that I just stood for too long.
M... | Joby tells Meryl Joby made a doctor's appointment because Joby has trouble breathing lately. Meryl shows concerns. |
train_822 | Tobie: I read a report on the people who can use a foreign language, mainly English.
Jeralee: Really? What's it about?
Tobie: It's mainly about the different attitudes people have. Towards the foreign language learning, about 27% of the people think of foreign language is a must in their daily life.
Jeralee: I can't ag... | Tobie tells Jeralee a report Tobie reads that mainly on people's different attitudes for learning a foreign language. |
train_823 | Cat: More and more people are using reusable grocery bags now.
Amelia: They're much stronger than plastic bags. And I can fit more in them, too.
Cat: Grocery stores like them, too. Because they can make money by selling them.
Amelia: What's more, you can use them for more than one purpose. I heard that only 3% of plast... | More people use reusable grocery bags now. Cat and Amelia think it's a step to create a healthier environment. |
train_824 | Webb: Freeze! Police! Put your hands over your head.
Barton: What crime did I commit?
Webb: You are suspected of hiding illegal drugs, so we are taking you into custody. We ' Ve found some heroin in your house. You have the following rights while you are being interviewed. You have the right to remain silent. You don't... | The police found drugs in Barton's house and are taking Barton into custody, but Barton claims to be innocent. |
train_825 | Anders: I'm going to buy a new living room set.
Andri: Where are you going to buy one?
Anders: I'm really not sure.
Andri: You like my living room set, don't you?
Anders: Where did you buy it?
Andri: I found mine at IKEA.
Anders: Are they expensive?
Andri: Everything I got from IKEA cost me a couple thousand.
Anders: I... | Anders wants a new living room set. Andri recommends IKEA but says things there are expensive. Anders thinks it's fine as long as the products deserve the money. |
train_826 | Randi: I need a snack from the cafeteria.
Elroy: What are you thinking of getting?
Randi: I only want some chips.
Elroy: I think I may get something too.
Randi: What do you plan on buying?
Elroy: I have a sweet tooth. I want candy.
Randi: What kind of candy do you want?
Elroy: I really want some chocolate.
Randi: What ... | Randi will buy some chips and Elroy will get a Snickers from the Cafeteria. |
train_827 | Karalynn: How do I make a good impression in the interview?
Raye: You should try to put your best foot forward, and be careful of your personal appearance. At least you should get yourself dressed up. Appearance isnt everything, but it's the first thing an interviewer notices about you.
Karalynn: Anything else?
Raye: D... | Raye gives Karalynn some suggestions about making a good impression in interviews. Karalynn feels more confident and grateful. |
train_828 | Forester: Hello, Madam. What can I do for you today?
Madam: Hello. Yes, I'm here to redeem a Treasury Note. It's not at the maturity date yet, but it is an emergency.
Forester: OK, can I see the note and some ID, please?
Madam: There you are. As you can see, the maturity isn't up yet.
Forester: You do realise that you ... | Madam wants to redeem a Treasury Note before maturity. Forester reminds her she'll have to pay a charge which she wasn't aware of. |
train_829 | Lucina: Are you going to the cafeteria downstairs?
Sidnee: Yes.
Lucina: Could you please get me a takeaway? I have some urgent work to finish. So I don't have enough time to go out for lunch.
Sidnee: No problem. What should I bring?
Lucina: I am not picky on food. Just bring me the day menu. | Lucina requests Sidnee to get Lucina a takeaway from the cafeteria. |
train_830 | Barbara Johnson: Mumm. Those burgers smell great. It's perfect day for a barbecue.
Mike Gates: It sure is. I'm glad it didn't rain. My name's Mike Gates, by the way.
Barbara Johnson: Oh, hi! I'm Barbara Johnson. Nice to meet you.
Mike Gates: I'm sorry. What's your name again?
Barbara Johnson: Barbara. But please, just ... | Barbara Johnson and Mike Gates meet for the first time at a barbecue. They introduce themselves to each other. |
train_831 | Marylin: Tomorrow will be my first day at work, what do you think I should be wearing?
Emmey: Well, if you want to look professional, serious and more conservative, a blue dress, white shirt and not-too-high shoes would be the best choice. But sometimes, very formal clothes will keep you at a distance from your colleag... | Emmey gives Marylin suggestions about what to wear on Marylin's first day at work. |
train_832 | Bill: Hi, Bill. Are you going to the commencement?
Davin: Yes. Do you want to go with me?
Bill: OK. ( Several minutes later. ) Let's go into the school auditorium.
Davin: Now that take this seat. Do you see those piles of red diplomas on the desks on the stage?
Bill: Yes. I find my heart is now rising and falling like ... | Bill goes to the commencement with Bill. They express their feelings about graduating. |
train_833 | Arlie: We need to elect club officials before the summer starts.
Lora: I guess we should start with nominees first.
Arlie: Let's make it the first item of business in our next meeting.
Lora: We should probably let everyone know ahead of time so they will be prepared.
Arlie: Can you take care of sending out a bulletin b... | Arlie and Lora plan the election of club officials. They will hold the election the week after the nominations in their next meeting. |
train_834 | Lacy: Would it be all right if I went home next weekend?
Howie: For What?
Lacy: Well, I want to surprise my brother showing up for his birthday.
Howie: Well, that sounds like it would be OK. Just be careful. | Howie confirms to Lacy that it's OK to go home next weekend as a birthday surprise for Lacy's brother. |
train_835 | Merril: As you know I'Ve been thinking about moving my career in a new direction. I am hoping that you will be able to provide me with a reference to help me jump-start my future.
Allin: I realize that I'm not in a position to offer you the kind of promotion you deserve I'll gladly do what I can to help.
Merril: Thank ... | Merril is leaving Merril's company to move Merril's career in a new direction.
Allin's glad to offer any help with that. They express their mixed feeling. |
train_836 | Woodman: Have you obtained any certificate of technical qualifications or license?
Sterne: Yes, I have received an Engineers Qualification Certificate and a drivers license.
Woodman: How many years have you had the drivers license?
Sterne: I have two years driving experience.
Woodman: That's good. What special skills d... | Sterne tells Woodman about Sterne's certificate of technical qualifications, license, special skills, and experience in programming. |
train_837 | Mr. Liu: It's very nice of you to invite me.
Ada: I'm very glad you could come, Mr. Liu. Will you take a seat at the head of the table? It's an informal dinner, please don't stand on ceremony. . . Mr. Liu, would you like to have some chicken?
Mr. Liu: Thank you. This is my first time to come to a Chinese restaurant. Co... | Ada invites Mr. Liu to a Chinese restaurant and introduces different features of Chinese food. Mr. Liu expresses his gratitude for Ada's hospitality. |
train_838 | Shanna: I'm so hungry! Can you buy me a burrito?
Sissy: I don't have any money to buy you a burrito.
Shanna: Please? I haven't eaten anything all day.
Sissy: Look, I only have money to buy myself a burrito.
Shanna: I'm so hungry, I could eat a whole cow!
Sissy: If you're so hungry, why don't you ask someone else for mo... | Shanna asks Sissy to buy Shanna a burrito because Shanna has no money. Sissy refuses. |
train_839 | Jennings: I want to check in now. Here is my ticket.
Modestia: Don't you have any luggage to check in?
Jennings: No, sir.
Modestia: Do you have a seat preference?
Jennings: I'd like an aisle seat. I feel terrible near the window.
Modestia: Here is your boarding pass. Have a nice day. | Jennings checks in and gets an aisle seat with Modestia's assistance. |
train_840 | Sabina: Good morning, and welcome to our bank. What can I do for you today?
Joanna: I need some advice about my fixed deposits.
Sabina: What seems to be the problem?
Joanna: No, no problem. It's just that one of them is due and I'm not sure how to deal with it.
Sabina: I see. Well, you have two choices ; you can renew ... | Joanna decides to renew Joanna's fixed deposits with Sabina's advice. Sabina introduces their new service for renewal and Joanna is happy with that. |
train_841 | Lemuel: Do you like the apartment so far?
Carolina: I see a problem.
Lemuel: What's the problem?
Carolina: I noticed that the faucet in the kitchen is leaking.
Lemuel: That's no big deal.
Carolina: It's going to be a problem when my water bill comes.
Lemuel: What do you want me to do about it?
Carolina: I would like yo... | Carolina won't rent the apartment unless the leaking faucet is fixed. Lemuel is reluctant to fix it at first but agrees finally. |
train_842 | Evangelin: What was the biggest turing point in your life?
Nanci: I use I would say that would be moving out of my parents' house for the first time.
Evangelin: Really? Why is that?
Nanci: Till I moved out of my parents' home, I became a lot more independent.
Evangelin: What would you say was the lowest point in your l... | Nanci tells Evangelin her biggest turning point was moving out of her parents' house for the first time and her lowest point in life was getting a divorce, but Nanci is positive about her current marriage. |
train_843 | Orson: Hi, did you call for an exterminator?
Kara-Lynn: Yes! Thank goodness you're here. These bugs are driving us crazy!
Orson: What sort of pest are we dealing with?
Kara-Lynn: We just bought this house and it is infected with just about everything. We have termites in the wood, cockroaches all over the place, and la... | Kara-Lynn calls an exterminator to get rid of bugs. Orson will handle the bugs and asks Kara-Lynn to leave Kara-Lynn's house for the next three days. |
train_844 | Alyce: Hello, Elizabeth. How are you?
Elizabeth: Fine, thanks.
Alyce: Are you sure you're all right? You look a bit worried today. Is anything wrong?
Elizabeth: Well, yes, there is something wrong actually. Perhaps you can give me some advice.
Alyce: Of course, if I can.
Elizabeth: Well, last night when I returned from... | Elizabeth tells Alyce that she lost her wallet in the theatre and she has reported it to the police, but she needs the things in the wallet badly. Alyce will ask Alyce's uncle who lives close to the theatre for help. |
train_845 | Ronny: I am a reporter from Channel 5 News.
Simmonds: What's up?
Ronny: Could I ask you some questions?
Simmonds: Sure, you can.
Ronny: Did you vote today?
Simmonds: I sure did!
Ronny: What candidate did you vote for?
Simmonds: I can't disclose that information.
Ronny: Why is that?
Simmonds: My vote is my own private b... | The reporter Ronny interviews Simmonds about Simmonds's vote. Simmonds refuses to disclose it. |
train_846 | Nicole: Hi, Nicole. Did you have a good weekend?
Cassi: Yes, I did. But I feel tired today.
Nicole: Really? Why?
Cassi: Well, on Saturday I cleaned the house and played tennis. Then on Sunday I hiked in the country.
Nicole: And I bet you studied, too.
Cassi: Yeah. I studied on Sunday evening. What about you?
Nicole: We... | Nicole and Nicole talk about how they spent their last weekends. |
train_847 | Mike: Good afternoon, Ma'am, My name is Mike and I am selling subscriptions to all sorts of periodicals.
Jena: No, thank you, I am not interested.
Mike: Please ma'am, if you could spare five minutes of your time, I am sure we could find something that interests you!
Jena: I wish I could, but I have to walk the dog and ... | Jena at first is not interested in subscribing periodicals, but she changes her mind after hearing Mike's introduction. |
train_848 | Anjanette: Hey! Taxi.
Taxi: Where are you heading, sir?
Anjanette: Capital Airport.
Taxi: What's your flight time?
Anjanette: At 7:50.
Taxi: I guess we should get there no later than 7:00.
Anjanette: How long is the ride from here then?
Taxi: Well, since it's rush hour, I'd say the ride would take about thirty minutes,... | Anjanette takes Taxi's taxi to Capital Airport. They talk about how long it will take and how much it will cost. |
train_849 | Janine: Would you like to copy the EX files and pass me the copy? There are some figures I want to check.
Eliot: Here is the copy. Do you need anything else?
Janine: Yes, I also need all the letters we received from them.
Eliot: Do you mean all the sales letters from them?
Janine: Yes, that's right.
Eliot: I'll get the... | Eliot helps Janine with some paperwork. |
train_850 | Lanny: Jenny, you look so strong, quite different from what you used to be. How I envy you!
Jenny: I think you've heard the saying: 'A sound mind dwells in a sound body.' I have always tried my best to keep fit for both my study and work.
Lanny: Right you are! Can you give me some tips as to how to keep fit?
Jenny: To ... | Lanny admires Jenny's strong figure. Jenny gives Lanny advice about keeping fit. They'll go swimming tonight. |
train_851 | Waite: Good evening. Can I help you?
Dyanna: Yes, please. I'd like some eggs.
Waite: Eggs? OK. How many?
Dyanna: A dozen, please.
Waite: Here you are. Anything else?
Dyanna: Yes. Do you have any green tea here?
Waite: Yes. How much do you want?
Dyanna: Could I have half a pound?
Waite: Certainly. Here you are.
Dyanna: ... | Dyanna buys eggs and some green tea with Waite's assistance. |
train_852 | Mr. Prince: Good morning, Mr. Carson, please?
Mela: I'm afraid Mr. Carson is at a very important meeting at the moment and cannot be disturbed. May I know who's calling?
Mr. Prince: Yes, this is Mr. Prince. I would like to talk to Mr. Carson today, if possible.
Mela: Well, I'm afraid the meeting won't finish until one ... | Mr. Prince phones for Mr. Carson. Mela tells him Mr. Carson isn't available and will ask Mr. Carson to ring him before Mr.Carson leaves. |
train_853 | Liu Li: Good morning! May I speak to Mr. Wang?
Mr. Wang: Yes, speaking.
Liu Li: Mr. Wang, this is Liu Li of the Hua Mei Company. There will be a fashion show on the 1st of May. I'd like to invite you and your photographic team to come here.
Mr. Wang: Marvelous! I'd love to. When will we arrive?
Liu Li: We will send you... | Liu Li of Hua Mei Company invites Mr. Wang and his team to a fashion show and asks the size of the team to send invitation cards. |
train_854 | Bob: Hello?
Nancy: Hello, Bob? This is Nancy. I got the invitation yesterday.
Bob: Oh, can you come?
Nancy: Yes, I think so, but Tony can't. He's got to go to his parents' and help them work on their house this weekend.
Bob: Oh, that's too bad.
Nancy: Uh, Bob. I won't have any transportation that night. Think somebody ... | Nancy tells Bob that she needs transportation for the party. Bob will find transportation for her and tells her what to wear and what to bring. |
train_855 | Mallory: I thought it was a great movie, so visually exciting.
Dennis: I hate to admit it, but I jumped in my seat a few times, too.
Mallory: The shark looked so real at times!
Dennis: I guess recent advances in camera technology helped a lot. | Dennis and Mallory discuss how exciting the movie was. |
train_856 | Dave: Hey, Lucy. Do you have some time to talk about next week's trip with me?
Lucy: Sure, Dave.
Dave: OK. So, we're leaving on Monday from Hartsfield International Airport, and returning on Friday. Do we take ourselves to the airport? Maybe we need to book a taxi, or just go by bus.
Lucy: No, we don't have to. The com... | Lucy gives Dave the details of their trip next week. The company will take them to the airport and pay for the trip. |
train_857 | Peter: Hello, Jane. This is Peter speaking.
Jane: Hi, how are you?
Peter: Fine. And I've got some great news for you.
Jane: Really? What's it about?
Peter: I remember you are interested in watching golf games. The Houston Open will be running from May 26 to May 30. I'm sure you will be glad to watch the game.
Jane: Oh,... | Peter invites Jane to watch the Houston Open but Jane will be on business. Peter then invites her to the US open, and Jane gladly agrees. |
train_858 | Anthony Grant: Customer Service. Anthony Grant speaking. How may I help you?
Maryrose: I can't believe this is happening. I called and ordered a 32-inch bag last Friday. But today I found that you sent a 24-inch one. I'm planning to use that bag during our vacation in Mexico. But it doesn't seem possible any more, beca... | Maryrose calls customer service because she received a bag in the wrong size which is for a trip only two days away. Anthony apologizes and will send the correct one overnight. |
train_859 | Sean: I think I'll get one of those new T-shirts, you know, with the school's logo on both the front and the back.
Shelly: You'll regret it. They are expensive, and I've heard the printing fades easily when you wash them. | Sean's considering getting a new T-shirt with Sean's school's logo. Shelly thinks Sean will regret it. |
train_860 | Susan: Hi, Lily, how's your new flat?
Lily: It's great. I really like it.
Susan: How big is it?
Lily: It's one big room, but it has a bathroom and a small kitchen, too.
Susan: How far is it from the office.
Lily: It's only about 10 minutes.
Susan: 10 minutes by bus or by car?
Lily: On foot. I walked to work this mornin... | Lily tells Susan about her new flat which is 10 minutes' walk from her office. Susan says Susan was late for work, but luckily, Susan was late, too. |
train_861 | Ron: Who put this pile of magazines in my office?
Alice: Alice. She said you were going to take them back to the library.
Ron: Oh, that's right. She did ask me to take some magazines back for her. I completely forgot. | Alice reminds Ron that Alice asked Ron to take magazines back to the library. |
train_862 | Fawnia: Movie box offices sales have been down almost 10 percent this summer. What happened?
Judah: Many things. Now they have more choices about how to spend their leisure time. DVD business certainly has effect on movie-going and obviously we need better quality of films and more entertaining ones.
Fawnia: How about ... | Judah explains to Fawnia why movie box office sales are down, but Judah still thinks movies business is healthy and great. |
train_863 | Titos: Hello, sir. How many in your party?
Davis: Just myself. What is the rate?
Titos: OK, a single fare is $50 per right.
Davis: Fine. Do I have to show my passport?
Titos: No, it's not necessary. But you have to fill out this form.
Davis: Sure. | Davis pays for a single fare with Titos's assistance. |
train_864 | Marybeth: Look at you, you are so cute. Hey, does this guy have a name?
Hopper: Yes, that's Hopper. We call him that because of how he likes to jump around and eat a lot of carrots.
Marybeth: He seems to be getting along with the other animals too.
Hopper: All of the animals you see here have been rescued, and in most ... | Hopper tells Marybeth about an animal named Hopper and promises Hopper is healthy. Marybeth decides to take Hopper home. |
train_865 | Mala: Hi Lucy, is there anything special today at school?
Lucy: Hi dad, today, Maria asked if she could copy my math homework.
Mala: What did you tell her?
Lucy: I said no, because that was cheating.
Mala: Good. I'm glad that you said no. She needs to do her own work.
Lucy: She is smart, but I think she is just lazy. | Lucy tells her dad that she refused to let Maria copy her math homework. Her dad praises her. |
train_866 | Calli: Thank you for calling the Hillside Gallery. How can I help you?
Adriena: Hello. Is there a photography exhibition this weekend?
Calli: Yes, there is.
Adriena: How much is the ticket?
Calli: Tickets for the gallery are 10 pounds and half price for children, but this includes the painting exhibitions, too. If you ... | Adriena phones Hillside Gallery for information about a photography exhibition this weekend. Calli tells Adriena about the ticket price and their address and recommends Adriena to take the underground. |
train_867 | Sheri: Oh, I wish that bus would come! My feet are freezing. I suppose I've been here for 10 minutes or so.
Alaa: That's long enough in the winter.
Sheri: This morning the sun was shining!
Alaa: But it started to snow one hour ago. They're still predicting 2 or 3 inches.
Sheri: Well, I won't go into the office tomorrow... | Sheri and Alaa are waiting for their bus and they talk about the weather and their work. |
train_868 | Hyacinthe: What kind of wine did you have sir?
Halifax: We had red wine one bottle of the house wine.
Hyacinthe: Just a moment, I'll check with the waitress. All right, sir. I corrected the mistake.
Halifax: I like to pay by check, do accept out of town checks?
Hyacinthe: Yes, do you have some identification?
Halifax: ... | Hyacinthe corrects a mistake in Halifax's bill. Halifax shows his identification and pays by check. They talk about Halifax's stay in Montreal. |
train_869 | Sammo Hung: Do you know Sammo Hung, a Mister Rice kind?
Breanne: Of course, he is now 56 years old, and he started studying aerobics, singing, dancing and Kung Fu at the age of 9, and has starred in 140 Kung Fu films. He has also become an independent producer and director.
Sammo Hung: You know only what aspect of him.... | Sammo Hung advertises a website to Breanne by quoting the example of Sammo Hung. |
train_870 | Maggi: Excuse me, is this seat taken?
Enrichetta: No, I don't think so.
Maggi: Thanks. I am waiting for the train at 9:00 o'clock to Shanghai. Where will you go?
Enrichetta: What a coincidence! We are on the same train.
Maggi: Really? What is your seat number?
Enrichetta: No.5 on the second row, and you?
Maggi: I am on... | Enrichetta and Maggi find out they will be on the same train. Enrichetta wants to go to the bathroom and requests Maggi to keep an eye on Enrichetta's luggage. |
train_871 | Darla: Come on, Dad. The shops will be closed if we don't hurry.
Dad: Don't worry and the shops are open until midnight on Christmas Eve.
Darla: Yes, but it will take us a long time to find a car park and it will be midnight before we choose a present for mother. Plus, we don't know what to buy for her. Maybe a hat.
Da... | Darla and Darla's dad are on the way to the shops to get a Chrismas gift for Darla's mother and they discuss what to buy. |
train_872 | Isadore: Do you eat a lot of healthy food?
Aggi: Compared with healthy food, unhealthy food just tastes so much better. And anyway, I believe if you live a low stress Life and are active, you can get away with eating whatever you like. It's all in the mind.
Isadore: You have the point. I think cancer is caused by more ... | Isadore and Aggi both think cancer is caused by more worry than food. Isadoresuggests eating cranberry juice, wild rice and yoghurt because they have rich proteins. Aggi will try them. |
train_873 | Hamlin: This is our Submission of Tender which includes the information about volume of the project, the cost and so on.
Ida: OK! We'll see it.
Hamlin: What kind of guarantee are you going to provide for us?
Ida: We can provide you with standby letter of credit established by Bank of China.
Hamlin: Should we pay earnes... | Hamlin shows Ida the Submission of Tender. Ida tells Hamlin they can provide Hamlin with a standby letter and Hamlin should pay earnest money and submit the tender to their office with the tender-opening done publicly. |
train_874 | Martita: So what do you think of my new dress?
Agretha: I think it ' s great! I really like the color, and it goes really well with your eyes. I ' Ve actually been eyeing that dress at Maxine ' s for a while now, but I wasn ' t sure I could afford ninety-five dollars for a dress at the moment.
Martita: Um, ninety-five ... | Agretha compliments Martita's dress, but Agretha finds Martita bought the dress overpriced at Helen's Boutique and should have shopped around. Martita thinks Martita is too impulsive to buy the dress. |
train_875 | Peace restaurant: Good afternoon, Peace restaurant, may I help you?
Mr.Berman: I'd like to reserve a table for two, my wife and I.
Peace restaurant: Yes, sir. What time would you like, sir?
Mr.Berman: I'm not sure. Perhaps around 8 PM.
Peace restaurant: Fine, a reserve a table for two at 8 PM, sir, may I have your name... | Juliet Berman reserves a non-smoking table for two at 8 PM, and Peace restaurant will try to get a table by the window. |
train_876 | Parker: Hello, Parker. How ' s everything?
Ivett: Can ' t complain. And you?
Parker: Business is booming. I understand you want to meet up with me next week. How ' s your schedule looking?
Ivett: Let me see. I can come out and see you first thing Wednesday.
Parker: Great. | Parker and Parker will meet each other next Wednesday. |
train_877 | Keefe: You are looking really healthy lately. What are you doing differently?
Mauritz: Thank you for noticing! I've been making a few lifestyle changes over the past year.
Keefe: Tell me about it. I'm interested.
Mauritz: Well, it all started when my brother challenged me to quit smoking.
Keefe: Ha! That's right. You u... | Mauritz tells Keefe Mauritz's been making lifestyle changes including quitting smoking and starting exercising, so Mauritz looks healthy. |
train_878 | Iain: How did you find your apartment?
Glynda: You can check on the bulletin boards at school for local housing.
Iain: What if I need a roommate?
Glynda: There are websites that can hook you up with a roommate.
Iain: How much do apartments cost around here?
Glynda: It depends on what you want. Do you want a one - or tw... | Glynda tells Iain to check the bulletin board and websites for housing information. Then Iain invites Glynda to look at the apartments. |
train_879 | Ambrosio: Hey, Jeff, where's your stereo?
Jeff: I needed some money, so I hocked it last week.
Ambrosio: You must have been really hurting for cash to have done that.
Jeff: I had just enough money to make ends meet until payday. Then last Wednesday I received a phone bill to the tune of $ 195. 00. I hit the ceiling whe... | Jeff can barely make ends meet because his brother used his phone and the phone bill is high. Ambrosio's willing to loan him some money but Jeff refuses. |
train_880 | Jacquenetta: How are the children doing at sport?
Gale: I'm very pleased with their performances. Timmy can cover the 100 meters in 12 seconds. That's very fast for a kid his age.
Jacquenetta: He's not very good at the long jump though, is he?
Gale: He's not bad. He can jump a distance of over four meters. I think he j... | Gale tells Jacquenetta the kids' sports performances are satisfying. Timmy can run fast; Jimmy is good at the high jump; Kate is good at diving. Jacquenetta and Gale think the kids enjoy to go faster, higher and further. |
train_881 | Randy: Hello?
Isidore: Hi, Randy. What are you going to do this weekend?
Randy: I'Ve no idea. Nothing really.
Isidore: How about going hunting with me?
Randy: Wonderful.
Isidore: Okay. I'll pick you up around 6
Randy: I'll be ready. | Isidore invites Randy to go hunting and Randy agrees. |
train_882 | Cicely: Can you believe the headlines?
Nadine: What are you reading?
Cicely: I'm reading about Michael Milliken, the Bond King.
Nadine: Didn't he sell worthless stocks to people or something? He got arrested for that, didn't he?
Cicely: He got arrested all right.
Nadine: If I remember, he got off with a light sentence.... | Cicely and Nadine talk about Michael Milliken who sold worthless stock to people but got away with a light sentence and is still a millionaire. They're angry that white-collar thieves end up a lot better than some poor robbers. |
train_883 | Maressa: I really want to switch things up.
Paolo: What were you thinking?
Maressa: I think I want to try a new style.
Paolo: What would you like me to do?
Maressa: I want you to cut my hair shorter.
Paolo: How short?
Maressa: I want my hair to be only a few inches long.
Paolo: Do you really want it that short?
Maressa... | Maressa asks Paolo to cut Maressa's hair a lot shorter to try a new style. |
train_884 | Janenna: May I ask what the name is the girl?
Miao Li: Which one?
Janenna: The tallest one.
Miao Li: She is Miao Li. She's come here to see her brother.
Janenna: Oh, it's so. She looks very lovely. Could you give me some else information on her?
Miao Li: OK. She's a costume designer and works in a garment mill.
Janenna... | Janenna asks Miao Li some information about a lovely girl. Miao Li tells Janenna her name, work and she hasn't a boyfriend. |
train_885 | Adorne: Mr. Lee, I was wondering if you and your wife had plans for next Friday night?
Mr. Lee: Yes, I think we might be free. What did you have in mind?
Adorne: I've mailed a formal written invitation to your home inviting you to a dinner party at my home.
Mr. Lee: That sounds great. Is it casual?
Adorne: Actually, we... | Adorne invites Mr. Lee and his wife to Adorne's formal sit-down dinner, and everyone else invited is also from their company. Mr. Lee looks forward to it. |
train_886 | Emmett: I really like my debate class.
Andra: Do you think you'll be interested in studying law later?
Emmett: I've entertained the idea. But I'm I leaning more toward politics.
Andra: You want to be a politician? Yuck.
Emmett: That's not like you to generalize.
Andra: Sorry, you're right. I think you'll be a good poli... | Emmett tells Andra Emmett wants to be a politician, and Andra thinks it's great. |
train_887 | Bobbie: Hi, do you have any tickets for the show tonight?
Emlynne: Sorry, it's all sold out.
Bobbie: Well, do you have any for tomorrow?
Emlynne: We have tickets for the matinee. It starts at 3p. m.
Bobbie: Ok. I'll take it.
Emlynne: Where would you like to sit?
Bobbie: Do you have anything in the middle section? I wan... | Emlynne helps Bobbie buy a ticket in the middle section for the matinee tomorrow. |
train_888 | Glenn: I've read your report, and I'm not sure I agree with you. You think you can get attendance improved by requiring salaried employees to take their all of their sick days?
Barde: That's right. I know it must sound crazy to you, but we believe there will be fewer absences this way.
Glenn: We give them 10 or 15 sick... | Barde thinks attendance can be improved by requiring sick employees stay home so that they won't infect others. Glenn doesn't understand at first but then Glenn decides to try it. |
train_889 | Daddy: Bobby! Come here, look what I got you!
Bobby: What is that?
Daddy: A chess board! Daddy is going to teach you how to play!
Bobby: Cool!
Daddy: Ok, each player gets 16 pieces. You can be the white ones and I'll play with the black pieces. Now in the front, you set up the pawns. Those are the least valuable pieces... | Daddy gives Bobby a chess board and introduces all the pieces in chess to teach him how to play. Daddy tells Bobby the game rules but he doesn't feel interested. |
train_890 | Davis: May I help you?
Leslie Smith: Yes, I would like to place an order for toner cartridges. We have a standing agreement with you company, so we will need the same amount as last time.
Davis: Let me key in your information into my computer. I will pull up our records for you. Do you have an order number? What name i... | Mr. Smith has a standing agreement with Davis's company, so Davis helps Mr. Smith place an order for toner cartridges the same amount as last time. |
train_891 | Arlene: why are there still so many people overweight despite the current fitness craze?
Carl: well, there are certain factors that effect people's size and weight.
Arlene: what are they?
Carl: one study said that low-income groups have a higher percentage of over-weight people than higher income families.
Arlene: why?... | Carl tells Arlene low-income people are more likely to get fat because they eat more junk food. Arlene suggests Carl should eat healthier food and exercise more, and Carl says he started a diet but quitted. |
train_892 | Kristen: What separates your product from the competition?
Veda: Our product features inventory tracking software, which continuously updates and tracks your inventory on a real-time basis.
Kristen: Is the software user-friendly?
Veda: Yes it is very easy to use and each system installation comes with a 3 - day employe... | Veda tells Kristen their product features inventory tracking software and has a training seminar without any hidden costs. |
train_893 | Nona: Good evening, ma'am. Table for one?
Britney: Yes, please.
Nona: Will this table be all right?
Britney: Actually, I'd like a booth by the window if that's possible.
Nona: Certainly. How about this one?
Britney: This will be fine, thanks.
Nona: ( Handing her a menu ) Your waiter will be here in a minute to take you... | Nona helps Britney find a table by the window for dinner. |
train_894 | Reginauld: Don't you feel a little strange taking the place of your old boss after he was demoted?
Case: 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 peopl... | Case tells Reginauld Case felt awkward when taking the place of the old boss after he was demoted. But now everything is fine and people consider Case as a supervisor. |
train_895 | Beverlee: I'm free on Sunday. I'd like to take a look in Beijing City, could you tell me where to go?
Andre: Sure, no problem. I'll ring to have a city tour. on sunday morning we can go to the Great Wall, then we can go to the summer palace in the afternoon. In the evening we can have typical dinner in restaurant in Be... | Beverlee invites Andre to take a look in Beijing City together. Andre suggests going to the Great Wall, the summer palace, and Quanjude. |
train_896 | Emmalee: May I see your boarding pass?
Lory: Here you go.
Emmalee: 48C. It's on your left hand side.
Lory: Thank you.
Emmalee: Please fasten your seat belt, miss.
Lory: Oops! I forgot.
Emmalee: Also, please place your carry-on luggage either under your seat or in the overhead compartment.
Lory: I think I'll put my bag ... | Emmalee helps Lory get aboard and put the bag in the compartment. |
train_897 | Kenna: I would love to rent out your apartment.
Giovanni: That's great.
Kenna: How much is the rent?
Giovanni: The rent each month is $ 1050.
Kenna: That's a lot of money.
Giovanni: Did you have a better price in mind?
Kenna: What about $ 800?
Giovanni: That's way too low.
Kenna: I can't pay much more than that.
Giovan... | Kenna and Giovanni bargain on the rent. They finally agree Kenna pays Giovanni $900 a month. |
train_898 | Maude: Do you like shopping?
Justin: Yeah. I go shopping once a week
Maude: Why don't you do your shopping at home?
Justin: What do you mean? I can't understand.
Maude: I mean you can buy things through the Internet, that is E-commerce.
Justin: Really? That's unbelievable. | Maude advises Justin to buy things online, and Justin thinks it's unbelievable. |
train_899 | Sam: What are you going to do with that vase, Penny?
Penny: I'm going to put it on this table, Sam.
Sam: Don't do that. Give it to me.
Penny: What are you going to do with it?
Sam: I'm going to put it here, in front of the window.
Penny: Be careful. Don't drop it! Don't put it there, Sam. Put it here, on this shelf.
Sa... | Penny and Sam are discussing where to put the vase, and they finally put it on the shelf. |
train_900 | Holli: Hello. I want to purchase an old music box.
Gusta: We have a good variety. What decade would you like?
Holli: I was hoping I could find something made in the'20s.
Gusta: There are six on this table.
Holli: I hope at least one of them has dancing figures.
Gusta: Many people like the dancing figures. Two of our bo... | Holli chooses an old music box with dancing figures from Gusta, and Gusta tells Holli there is no warranty. |
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