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train_8201 | Wesley: How can I help you today, Alice?
Alice: Well, I came to talk to you because I want to apply for a scholarship.
Wesley: Oh, good. You're an excellent student. I'd be very willing to help you with that.
Alice: Thanks. I really appreciate it. In fact, I do need a letter of recommendation for this scholarship.
... | Alice wants to apply for an undergraduate scholarship which she is eligible for as an Asian American. Alice hopes that Wesley writes a letter of recommendation. Alice also writes an essay under a specific topic, which is required to get the scholarship, so she wants Wesley to read it and check whether there are mistake... |
train_8202 | Lorine: You look really wiped out.
Matty: I had meetings back to back all morning. Then the printer broke in the middle of putting together the Wix Soap presentation, and the phone rang off the hook from the minute I walked into the office.
Lorine: Not a good day, I hate to tell you that Mr. Emory wants to see the de... | Lorine says Mr. Emory wants Matty to finish the designs today which worsens Matty's day. |
train_8203 | Sherlocke: What did he say?
Bjorne: He said he would tell us the secret of becoming a successful man.
Sherlocke: It's too good to be true! If I were there, I would ask him if he himself was a successful man.
Bjorne: Nobody would drive him up a wall by asking him such a question, you know. | Bjorne tells Sherlocke about a man promoting the secret of success. |
train_8204 | Mathew: Do you think my briefcase is big enough to put in all these stuff?
Jaime: Let me see. Laptop, flash disk, a ballpoint pen, a pencil, a notebook, a pair of glasses, cell phone, charger, moisture, notion, ... Oh, that is too much. You are not going to a business trip.
Mathew: I guess I need all of them.
Jaime:... | Mathew brings too many things for the business trip. Jaime suggests Mathew leave the notebook at home but Mathew refuses. |
train_8205 | Luigi: When in Rome, do as the Romans do, they say.
Roman: What do you mean?
Luigi: Roman is living in Rome, of course. And go to work by car, or bus, or on foot.
Roman: I think the Romans do what everyone else does.
Luigi: Certainly.
Roman: And Roman really loves life. He knows how to enjoy himself.
Luigi: Not a... | Roman says Roman loves life. Roman thinks they like good meals and Roman wants to try. |
train_8206 | Mollie: Could I get some beef?
Karin: What kind of beef would you like to get?
Mollie: Ground beef would be fine.
Karin: How many pounds would you like?
Mollie: Four pounds is enough.
Karin: What kind of ground beef do you want?
Mollie: I'm going to need extra lean ground beef.
Karin: I can get that for you.
Mo... | Karin helps Mollie buy four pounds of the extra lean ground beef. |
train_8207 | Paolo: What's up?
Marlo: Not much. Its frezzing in Beijing.
Paolo: U should come to Bangkok. We've got lovely weather here.
Marlo: Great! R y inviting me?
Paolo: Laughing out loud.
Marlo: Be right back.
Paolo: Where r u going?
Marlo: Bathroom.
Paolo: Ok. I'm going to go to bathroom too. Talk to you later.
Vibh... | Paolo and Marlo are using special ways to chat online. Vibhu explains their usage. |
train_8208 | Martelle: How did you first meet Jack each other?
Alice: That is a heavy raining afternoon. I was standing under the eaves of a shop to evade the heavy rain. It's getting dark.
Martelle: And then?
Alice: I was trembling in the wind when he ran to me with an umbrella in his hand and asked, 'Where is your home? '
Mar... | Alice tells Martelle about her first meeting with Jack, who sent her home on a rainy day. Martelle thinks it's romantic. |
train_8209 | Evie: Have you chosen the music for the party yet?
Robbie: I was going to just let people bring their own.
Evie: Oh, I don't think you should do that. One person needs to be in charge. Otherwise, people will start disagreeing. Sony's really good at music. You could ask her.
Robbie: OK. Have you got her number?
Evie: Ye... | Robbie wanted people to bring music, but Evie suggests putting Sony in charge. |
train_8210 | Collins: Hi, Amelia! Long time no see! How are you doing?
Amelia: Hi, Collins. Not too bad, I suppose.
Collins: How's your job going?
Amelia: Oh, that's not OK. I've moved to a new office and I just hate it. The people are not friendly. Actually, I'm looking for a new job.
Collins: Oh, really! Me too! I'm just so bored... | Amelia and Collins are both tired of their jobs. Amelia suggests starting a travel business in Spain, though neither of them can speak Spanish. Collins equivocates. |
train_8211 | Spenser: Could you bring me an English newspaper?
Lory: Certainly, sir. I'll bring one as soon as possible. Would you like an evening newspaper tonight, too?
Spenser: No, that's alright. How much will it be?
Lory: It's free, sir.
Spenser: Fine. Oh, would you get me some cigarettes as well, if that's not too much troubl... | Spenser asks Lory to bring an English newspaper and 2 packets of Malboro cigarettes which costs $10. |
train_8212 | Belva: Hi, Maria, what are you up to?
Maria: I'm just trying to plan my trip to Southeast Asia.
Belva: Where are you planning to go?
Maria: Well, I'm going to start by flying to Hong Kong. I have a friend there, who I haven't seen for a long time. Then I'll fly to Vietnam and take a bus down to Ho Chi Minh City.
Belva:... | Belva asks Maria about her trip to Southeast Asia. Maria says she will mainly visit Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand, and stay in small guest houses to save money. |
train_8213 | Peter: Nice to meet you, Peter.
Nicoline: Welcome to my home. Come in, please.
Peter: Who is the man I met at the gate a moment ago?
Nicoline: Do you mean the man wearing a pair of sunglasses? He is my neighbor. We have been neighbors for 20 years.
Peter: Really? I haven't met him before, though I have been here severa... | Peter met Nicoline's neighbor, Jack. Nicoline tells Peter Jack's a pilot flying around the world, while his wife stays at home alone. |
train_8214 | Luke: Adam, I heard you want to get in shape. Why not join the club I am in?
Adam: Is it far from our neighborhood?
Luke: No, it's just 10 minutes away from here by bike.
Adam: What do you do there?
Luke: Well, I often start out running for about half an hour and then I get in the swimming pool for an hour.
Adam: I rea... | Luke invites Adam to join the club Luke's in. Luke often runs and swims there and lost 15 pounds. Adam decides to have a look. |
train_8215 | Nolan: Hello. Excuse me.
Hanni: Yes. Can I help you?
Nolan: Do you remember me? I just had lunch here a half hour ago.
Hanni: Of course I remember you.
Nolan: I think I lost my wallet here.
Hanni: Oh, no. Really? I didn't see anything.
Nolan: Really? You didn't find a wallet?
Hanni: No, I didn't. Would you like to go l... | Nolan thinks he lost his wallet at Hanni's restaurant. Hanni helps Nolan look for it but doesn't find it. Hanni advises Nolan to check if the wallet isn't at home. |
train_8216 | Andi: I was wondering if you need any help on your new project.
Brook: Sure! That would be great! Are you good at writing or would you rather do the computer work?
Andi: I would like to help with the computer work.
Brook: Great! We are going to be working in teams of three. Are you OK working with others?
Andi: Yes, I ... | Andi would like to help on Brook's new project. Brook confirms the details with Andi and asks Andi to send Andi's basic background information. |
train_8217 | Mel: Good afternoon. Can I help you?
Aleece: I'd like to leave this bag with you.
Mel: OK, sir. Is there anything valuable or breakable in it?
Aleece: Well... there is a necklace in it.
Mel: Would you mind taking the necklace with you, or leaving it at the safe deposit box?
Aleece: Well, don't bother. I'll take it with... | Aleece will take the necklace with him and leaves the bag with Mel at the cloakroom. |
train_8218 | Alyce: Unfortunately, according to our regulations I have to confiscate these counterfeit notes.
Karin: So, this 500 RMB is worthless?
Alyce: I'm sorry but it is our regulation, so I must follow it. We will issue you with a receipt to show that the notes you presented us with are counterfeit and have been confiscated. ... | Alyce confiscates the counterfeit notes and will issue Karin with a receipt. Karin'll pay in some more cash to make the full deposit. |
train_8219 | Betsy: Hey, look, there is a circus show over there.
Ben: I'm not in the mood.
Betsy: It's the circus.
Ben: I don't want to sit there and watch them torturing the animals.
Betsy: Oh, come on, they give them treat too. Oh, look, that little monkey is so cute.
Ben: Cute? Hope so.
Betsy: Oh, it is coming to us, come on, B... | Ben doesn't want to sit in the circus and watch them torturing the animals. Betsy thinks Ben's acting strange. |
train_8220 | Orrin: What date will our field trip be on?
Nydia: The science field trip is next Monday at 8 o'clock in the morning. Do you want to make note of that on your calendar?
Orrin: Yes, I will make note of that.
Nydia: Next Monday is December 2nd. The buses will leave at 8, but we must begin loading at 7
Orrin: I will be th... | Nydia tells Orrin the schedule of their field trip and asks Orrin to check the bulletin board for extra information. |
train_8221 | Natassia: I'm looking for some fresh produce that's on sale.
Brigitta: Well, we just got in some mangoes.
Natassia: Mangoes. What are they?
Brigitta: Well, it's a fruit with a big nut in it.
Natassia: Can you eat the nut?
Brigitta: No, you peel off the skin and throw out the nut.
Natassia: How much are they?
Brigitta: ... | Natassia wants some fresh produce that's on sale. Brigitta recommends mangoes and tells Natassia about them. |
train_8222 | Ileana: Isn't this fun?
Viola: I have no idea what I'm doing.
Ileana: Just follow the foot movements. Brush left, brush right. . . yeah! That's it!
Viola: Whoa! We're changing partners now? Where do I go?
Ileana: Let the men take the lead!
Viola: Whoa! Oh, no!
Ileana: Oops! | Ileana and Viola are dancing. Ileana tells Viola to follow the foot movements and let the man take the lead when changing partners. |
train_8223 | Jillene: Can you believe that Obama was actually elected?
Hilary: I can believe it, and I am very excited about it.
Jillene: I hope you voted for him.
Hilary: Of course I did. Didn't you?
Jillene: Of course!
Hilary: I have total faith in Obama as our President.
Jillene: You do?
Hilary: Yeah. I have faith that he will h... | Jillene and Hilary both voted for Obama. They are both hopeful about the country's prospect. |
train_8224 | Lily: David, I'm going to China.
David: Really? How do you get the chance?
Lily: You know. I took part in the Chinese contest. I was the best and they gave me this reward. I don't have to pay for my trip.
David: Congratulations. How lucky you are!
Lily: Thank you. I'm leaving tomorrow morning.
David: I'm sure you'll en... | Lily tells David she will go to China tomorrow as a reward for the Chinese contest. David wishes her a nice journey. |
train_8225 | Zita: OK, that's fine. Bye.
Brooke: What happened?
Zita: That's it, my lease is up. I have to move.
Brooke: What? Why? Can't you renew it?
Zita: The owner apparently is selling this place to make way for the construction of a parking lot
Brooke: Well, I can help you pack. We should start looking for a new place for you... | Zita has to move because the owner is selling the place. Zita asks Brooke to look after Zita's pet tarantula and snake. |
train_8226 | Dedie: You're a big fan of Andy Lau, aren't you?
Andy Lau: Yes, I'Ve been got all his albums and most of his films on DVD. I adore him. He's my idol.
Dedie: How come you don't have all of his films on DVD?
Andy Lau: Some of his early films are hard to find nowadays, especially the ones where he only played a bit part.
... | Andy Lau is a big fan of Andy Lau and has got his albums and films on DVD. Andy Lau also bought his posters and magazines. |
train_8227 | Ryan: I am kind of nervous.
Corilla: Nervous? Why?
Ryan: I don't know. I never went to a church before. I was not raised as a Christian, so I don't know what to do.
Corilla: Don't worry. You don't have to do anything. All you have to do is listen. You will enjoy it.
Ryan: Maybe. I know I agreed to go with you, but now ... | Ryan is nervous about going to a church because he wasn't raised as a Christian, so he doesn't know what to do. Corilla tells him Catholics welcome people who aren't Catholics to visit their church and tells him what he should and shouldn't do. Ryan feels more comfortable now. |
train_8228 | Libbi: hello. Where are you headed today?
Brandon: I'm off to Barcelona for a week.
Libbi: do you have your passport with you?
Brandon: yes, here you go. I don't need a visa to go to Spain, do I?
Libbi: fortunately for you, you don't. Next time, if you have any questions about visas, you should try to find out before y... | Brandon is off to Barcelona for a week and asks for a seat by the emergency exits. Since Libbi's luggage is small, Libbi advises Brandon to take the luggage with Brandon. Libbi then gives Brandon the boarding pass. |
train_8229 | Faydra: Do you mind helping me?
Tessi: What can I help you with?
Faydra: I'm not sure how to find my next class.
Tessi: Do you know what building that it's in?
Faydra: The C building, I think.
Tessi: Well, that's not far away.
Faydra: Could you point me in that direction?
Tessi: Do you know what the room number is?
Fay... | Faydra is not sure how to find Faydra's next class. Tessi will show Faydra. |
train_8230 | Quinn: Jessica is going back to Holland next week. I've been thinking a lot about what to give her as a parting gift, but I still have no clue.
Rachel: Is that the girl you spent almost every weekend with?
Quinn: Yeah, that's her. We had a lot of wonderful times together. She is really a special friend, and I want to g... | Quinn wants to give Jessica a surprising parting gift and comes up with an idea of an evergreen plant. Rachel thinks it's nice but it might not able to get through the customs, so Rachel suggests seeds. |
train_8231 | Ambrosia: I want to say goodbye to everyone.
Lily: You're leaving so soon. When are you off?
Ambrosia: I'm catching the nine fifteen train tomorrow morning.
Lily: how about I come and see you off?
Ambrosia: You really don't need to.
Lily: Ok. I'll miss you. I hope we can see each other again soon.
Ambrosia: I hope so, ... | Ambrosia is leaving and thanks Lily for everything. They hope to see each other again soon. |
train_8232 | John: . . . Now, that's all I want to say about world coal reserves. So let's move on to the next topic, renewable resources. There are three things we have to consider when talking about renewable resources. First, sustainability ; second, marketability ; lastly, the reality factor. Let's talk about each point in more... | John and Joscelin are introducing the topic of renewable resources to the audience. |
train_8233 | Carlene: You look bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.
Maude: Of course, just five minutes ago I got the phone call from Future Clothes Company and I was told to start my trial period in that company next Monday.
Carlene: Congratulations! Let's get together sometime.
Maude: Great idea.
Carlene: Well, I am worried to death rig... | Maude is happy because Carlene is to start the trial period in Future Clothes Company next Monday while Carlene's worried that there's no news from the company for Carlene. |
train_8234 | Anne: What do you plan on making as a side dish for dinner?
Lauralee: I was planning on making some kind of vegetable.
Anne: Do you know what kind?
Lauralee: What kind of vegetable do you want?
Anne: I wouldn't mind eating some corn.
Lauralee: How do you want it?
Anne: What do you mean?
Lauralee: I can boil it, grill i... | Lauralee was planning on making some kind of vegetable as a side dish for dinner. Anne suggests some corn on the grill. |
train_8235 | Jacquelyn: Will you tell me the situation?
Karalynn: I was in my friend's room, talking for an hour or so.
Jacquelyn: And then?
Karalynn: I came back to my room and found my suitcase was open and my camera and five hundred dollars in cash inside the wallet were gone.
Jacquelyn: I'm afraid you must give up the cash. Are... | Karalynn tells Jacquelyn how Karalynn's camera and money were gone. Jacquelyn will make a report for Karalynn to claim to the insurance company. |
train_8236 | Worthy: OK, folks, let's get to work. We need to come up with some ideas for the new essentials perfume campaign. This is a really big contract and we are under a lot of pressure here to impress the client.
Ms. Nielson: Well, Let's get down to business ( shall we? ) Now is probably a good time to start our discussion, ... | Worthy tells the people they need to come up with some ideas for the new essentials perfume campaign and Ms. Nielson tells the people they will discuss the benefits and disadvantages of their new project. Then, Worthy tells the people the purpose of this meeting and introduces the agenda. |
train_8237 | Jodi: Why do you want to eat western food so much today? Anything special to celebrate? Did you get a promotion?
Reyna: Honey, you really forgot about it? Think it over. It's a candlelight dinner.
Jodi: It's not your birthday, also not mine. Hey, come on. Just tell me.
Reyna: It's our wedding anniversary, honey. How ca... | Reyna wants to eat western food today because Reyna thinks it's their wedding anniversary, but Jodi tells Reyna it's actually tomorrow. Then, they recall their wedding, the first time they met, and their first date. |
train_8238 | Simonette: Good afternoon. Is this the Roley Hotel?
Celestine: Yes, madam. May I help you?
Simonette: Yes. I'm calling from Westwood and Westwood Attorneys. I need to make a reservation for Mr. Alex Brent.
Celestine: Fine, madam. When will Mr. Brent be arriving, and how many nights will he be staying? | Simonette calls the Roley Hotel to make a reservation for Mr. Alex Brent. |
train_8239 | Garvey: Excuse me, Professor. I am going to miss next week's class.
Professor: Is this something that you could schedule for another time?
Garvey: No, I have to do this ; it's important!
Professor: Have you arranged for someone to take notes for you?
Garvey: I've made arrangements with a friend to help me.
Professor: Y... | Garvey asks the professor for a day off from class next week due to something important. |
train_8240 | Vin: Excuse me. Would you like a drink before your meal?
Winslow: Pardon me?
Vin: Would you like a drink?
Winslow: Oh, I see. I'll have beer, please.
Vin: OK. Here you are.
Winslow: Thank you. How much is it?
Vin: Well, all the drinks including beer are free of charge.
Winslow: Are you sure? Then, I will have more beer... | Winslow chooses to have beer before the meal and wants more after Vin tells Winslow it's free. |
train_8241 | Jodi: My wife is in labor!
Desmund: Here, Ma'am please get on the stretcher.
Jodi: Is Doctor Hawkins here? She's our doctor. We called her from the car.
Desmund: Calm down, sir. We'll call her to make sure she's on the way.
Jodi: Thanks. Sorry. It just came as such a surprise. The baby isn't due for another two weeks.
... | Jodi sends his wife who's in labor to the hospital in an emergency. Desmund asks for more details and arranges the delivery for him. |
train_8242 | Michael: Susan, do you think we could study together sometime this weekend?
Susan: I don't see why not. Are you doing anything on tomorrow night?
Michael: I can't on tomorrow. I'm going out with some friends.
Susan: Well, how about the following night?
Michael: No, I can't on Saturday either. My sister and her husband ... | Michael invites Susan to study together. Susan agrees but Michael isn't available for all the time they mention. |
train_8243 | Jerzy: Dave. I'm going to the supermarket to pick up food and drink for Saturday's picnic later. Any suggestions?
Hervey: Well, everyone has been talking about having a barbecue down by the river, so why don't you pick up some hamburger and hot dogs?
Jerzy: Okay, but how much hamburger meat are we going to need? And ho... | Jerzy and Dave are discussing what food and drink to pick up for Saturday's picnic. They decide to buy hamburger meat, hot dogs, some chicken, potato chips, buns, sauce, and a variety of drinks. Dave invited Susan who just moved in across the street to home to watch a movie because he thinks she and Jerzy would hit it ... |
train_8244 | Ileana: Good morning,how can I help you?
Mordecai: Umm...I understand you help fix up students with host families.
Ileana: That's right. Will you please sit down and I'll just take a few details? How long would you want to stay with the host family?
Mordecai: I was planning on staying a year but at the moment I'm defin... | Mordecai asks Ileana to help fix up Mordecai with host families. Mordecai tells Ileana about Mordecai's level of English and when Mordecai wants to move in. |
train_8245 | Bill: Hello, Bill. You are reading the novel again.
Billie: Yes, I will never be tired of it. I have read three times. I can always learn something new from it every time I read it.
Bill: Really? Who's the writer?
Billie: Charles Dickens. I think he's a great English writer. What about you?
Bill: So do I. He is also my... | Bill's reading the novel by Charles Dickens again. Bill also likes him and will go to the bookshop to get the same novel, too. |
train_8246 | Addie: Isn't this lovely weather? Will you help me water the flowers, Jack?
Jack: Well, do you think I have to?
Addie: I do. We haven't watered them for quite a few days.
Jack: Please look at the sky. Don't you see the dark clouds? It's going to rain soon.
Addie: Good. So we don't have to work. How nice!
Jack: But... | Addie requests Jack to help water the flowers but Jack tells Addie it's going to rain for a whole week. |
train_8247 | Van: This looks like a nice restaurant.
Devin: Yeah, it is. I come here all the time.
Van: Let's sit over there.
Devin: OK.
Van: Can you pass me a menu please.
Devin: Sure. What are you going to have to drink?
Van: I'm going to have a glass of beer. How about you?
Devin: I think I'll have a glass of wine.
Van: ... | Van and Devin come to a nice restaurant. They discuss what to drink and eat. Then, Devin requests Van to order for Devin when Devin goes to the bathroom. |
train_8248 | Saraann: Thank you for bringing me here Hong, this place looks great!
Hong: You're welcome. Would you like some cold dishes?
Saraann: Let me see. How about the lotus root?
Hong: Ok, and anything to drink? Maybe some jasmine tea?
Saraann: Oh, yes that would be nice.
Hong: And for your main course? I can recommend the si... | Hong brings Hong to a restaurant. Hong orders lotus root, jasmine tea, and bean curd. |
train_8249 | Renard: This sucks. I hate buying lingerie. Okay, just find something and get out of here. Alright, these are fine. Oh, no, don't come over here, don't come over here.
Lauralee: You look a little lost, can I help you?
Renard: Um, I'm just having a look around. It's my girlfriend's birthday tomorrow. I'm trying to fin... | Renard is trying to buy lingerie for his girlfriend's birthday feeling embarrassed. Lauralee helps Renard to pick up something and assures him his girlfriend will enjoy them. However, Lauralee demands to have a look inside Renard's bag at last. |
train_8250 | Ninon: what a nice garden! Look at these tulips!
Lorilyn: that would be a good shot. Can you take my picture here, dear? Please try to get the garden in the frame as well.
Ninon: all right. Would you please stand closer to the flower bed? Good. Smile. Say 'cheese'. OK, got you. That's terrific.
Lorilyn: thanks. Coul... | Ninon takes several pictures for Lorilyn in the garden. They take a picture together by setting the timer but it isn't ideal, so they'll go to the falls and try again. |
train_8251 | Thornie: Man, they take a lot of our paycheck.
Quincy: Yeah, the government really takes a bit, doesn't it?
Thornie: Seriously. The only tax I don't mind them taking is social security. It's only a few dollars every paycheck.
Quincy: Yeah, I don't mind it either. We'll both end up rich slobs and not need it, but wha... | Thornie and Quincy are talking about social security. They both think it's important because it guarantees them security when they get old. |
train_8252 | Madelle: The blake's got divorced.
Jenifer: Really? Why?
Madelle: Mr. black has been getting a little around aside.
Jenifer: I'm surprised. He does't look like a guy who'd ever cheat on his wife, does he?
Madelle: No, he doesn't. But his wife found out he has been too charming for a long time. Incredibly, he has ma... | Madelle tells Jenifer the Blake's got divorced because Mr. Blake cheated. Jenifer is surprised and they tease each other. |
train_8253 | Godfrey: So do you believe in palmistry?
Cathi: Palmistry? What is that?
Godfrey: It's when someone takes a look at another person's palm to tell the future.
Cathi: Oh, you mean palm reading. I've seen that before, but I don't believe in it.
Godfrey: Are you sure? I've read a lot about palmistry and I've been able ... | Cathi doesn't believe in palmistry. Godfrey claims Godfrey knows a lot about it and offers to see Cathi's palm. Indeed, Godfrey's joking but Cathi believes everything Godfrey says about Cathi's palmistry. |
train_8254 | Tessi: Good morning, sir. Is there anything I can do for you?
Wes: I would like to buy two bottles of brandy.
Tessi: How about this one? It's the special local product.
Wes: Can I buy these tax free?
Tessi: Yes. This is a duty-free shop. | Wes recommends a special local product of brandy to Tessi. |
train_8255 | Dinnie: Do you offer a course in business management?
Elwin: Yes, we do.
Dinnie: How many nights a week is it?
Elwin: It's 3 nights a week, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
Dinnie: And how long does the course last?
Elwin: It lasts for 9 months.
Dinnie: When does it start?
Elwin: The next beginning class starts on ... | Elwin tells Dinnie the detailed information about a course in business management and asks Dinnie to fill out the form to get enrolled. |
train_8256 | Shirley: Hello, 85203882.
Maria: Hi, this is Maria. Is that Shirley?
Shirley: Hi, Maria, this is Shirley.
Maria: Shirley, do you know today's homework from our economic law class? I have written it on a piece of paper but I can't find it now.
Shirley: Hold on for a moment please. I'm fetching my textbook.
Maria: O... | Shirley tells Maria about today's homework from their economic law class and tells her there isn't a code called economic law in China. |
train_8257 | Huey: Guess what! I know something you don't know!
Jodie: What's that?
Huey: How many planets are there in the solar system?
Jodie: That's easy. Everyone knows that there are nine.
Huey: Not anymore! Can you believe it? They've decided that Pluto is not a planet anymore!
Jodie: Nice try. I wasn't born yesterday, y... | Huey shares the news with Jodie that Pluto was not a planet anymore. Then they start to talk about space and the cosmos and hope to live in an interplanetary society one day. |
train_8258 | Mary: Hello, George. I wanted to speak to you yesterday, but you weren't at your usual place for lunch.
George: No, I had a free day from the newspaper office, because I worked so much overtime last week.
Mary: Oh, I see. You had a holiday.
George: Well, I stayed at home and looked after the baby.
Mary: What? You took ... | George had a day off yesterday and tells Mary what he did during the holiday. Mary wanted to invite him to a concert last night. George was there for work but he didn't see Mary. |
train_8259 | Amadeus: Do you like this house?
Rhonda: Yes, it's beautiful.
Amadeus: It's perfect for us and the kids.
Rhonda: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a big backyard.
Amadeus: And we can afford it!
Rhonda: So are we going to buy it?
Amadeus: I'm afraid not.
Rhonda: It's too far from your job, isn't it?
Amadeus: Yes, I can't spen... | Amadeus and Rhonda like this house but they decide to find someplace closer to Amadeus's job. |
train_8260 | Jerri: What a great ending to such a sad story!
Nertie: Who wants that you're talking about?
Jerri: I was just reading an article about some people who helped a homeless person in New York city. Well, the homeless person was a 33 year old man from an Eastern European country, he had come to the US in September, looking... | Jerri tells Nertie Jerri was reading an article about some people who helped a homeless person in New York City. |
train_8261 | Dayle: Good morning, sir. What can I do for you?
Bell: I'm Bell in room 908. Can you change the room for me? Wy wife was woken up several times by the terrible noise at night, she said it was too much for her.
Dayle: I'm really sorry sir. Room 908 is at the end of the corridor. It's possible that the noises heard early... | Bell wants to change the room because of the terrible noise. Dayle will manage it tomorrow because all their rooms are booked today. |
train_8262 | Mrs. Hudson: To start with, tell me about your education please.
Seamus: Alright. I shall graduate from Columbia University of foreign studies next year. I major in international trade.
Mrs. Hudson: Are you single or married?
Seamus: I'm still single. I'd rather secure mycareer before settling down in a family.
Mrs. Hu... | Seamus tells Mrs. Hudson Mrs. Hudson's education and Mrs. Hudson's marital status. Mrs. Hudson tells Mrs. Hudson the job needs much travel. Mrs. Hudson thinks it will be a challenge but Mrs. Hudson's glad to take it. |
train_8263 | Billy: Hey, Joy. I like Jimi Hendrix more than the Beatles.
Joy: Jimi Hendrix was a great guitar player. But I think the Beatles were better than Hendrix.
Billy: Why do you think so?
Joy: They had great lyrics and great songs. It's a big band, Billy.
Billy: But I still love Hendrix more than the Beatles.
Joy: It seems ... | Billy likes Jimi Hendrix more than the Beatles while Joy thinks the opposite. |
train_8264 | Mary Bradley: Good evening, I'm Mary Bradley. On today's program, our special guest is Reid Hoffman, the man who started the amazingly successful in popular website, LinkedIn. Reid, you were the first CEO of LinkedIn. Tell us a little about your website.
Reid Hoffman: We basically provide a professional networking serv... | Mary Bradley is interviewing Reid Hoffman, the first CEO of LinkedIn. Reid tells Bradley about his website, explains how it works, and introduces its development. |
train_8265 | Marchall: Did you clean your room today?
Cassondra: No, not yet.
Marchall: Well, when were you planning on doing that?
Cassondra: I'm going to clean it up later.
Marchall: Didn't I ask you to clean it up earlier?
Cassondra: I'm going to clean it.
Marchall: I want you to vacuum in your room, and don't forget to dust eve... | Marchall urges Cassondra to clean Cassondra's room as Cassondra didn't clean it up as told. |
train_8266 | Shane: Smells good! What ' s for breakfast?
Carole: Well, since we are getting up so late, I decided to make a big breakfast!
Shane: Nice! Brunch!
Carole: Kind of, so I made scrambled and soft boiled eggs, some french toast and buttermilk pancakes!
Shane: Wow! You really went all out! Did you make any coffee?
Carole: Y... | Carole made a big breakfast for Shane and Carole because they're getting up so late. Shane's happy. |
train_8267 | Jennette: Good evening.
Sheridan: Good evening.My wife and I would like a room, please.Is there any room available? We don't have a reservation.
Jennette: Let me see.Yes, we have one room left.You ' re lucky.It ' s the last one.
Sheridan: Good.We ' re tired after driving all day, and we're looking forward to relaxing i... | Sheridan and his wife would like a room because they're tired after driving all day, then they take a room for one night and check in with Jennette's assistance. |
train_8268 | Lora: This looks wonderful, Madame Culot.
Madame Culot: Yes, it's very nice. All our foreign visitors enjoy it. The food is wonderfully well-prepared. Let me know if you need any help with the menu.
Lora: Thank you. Mmm. Can you tell me about the terrine?
Madame Culot: Yes. A terrine is a kind of meat pate. It's meat t... | Madame Culot explains to Lora what a terrine is and recommends the ravioli. Lora finally orders the lamp with potatoes, and some wine while Madame Culoti's having her usual. |
train_8269 | Janeen: We've managed to reduce our energy consumption in our factory by about 15 per cent in the last two years.
Janie: That's excellent. How have you managed that?
Janeen: Mainly because we've invested in a heat recovery system.
Janie: What does that mean exactly?
Janeen: Well, we use the exhaust gases from our print... | Janeen tells Janie Janeen's managed to reduce energy consumption by a heat recovery system and explains how it works. |
train_8270 | Jacquelyn: I'Ve decided to grow my own garden!
Marybelle: What? You don't know the first thing about gardening!
Jacquelyn: On the contrary, I have been reading a lot of books about the subject.
Marybelle: Oh yeah? Tell me then, smarty pants, how will you go about setting up your garden?
Jacquelyn: Well, first I need to... | Jacquelyn tells Marybelle the steps of growing a garden that Jacquelyn read from books related to gardening. |
train_8271 | Nettie: Excuse me, sir, your steamed crabs is coming.
Todd: It looks delicious. Can you tell me how to enjoy it? It's my first time to eat it.
Nettie: Mix a little soya sauce, vinegar and sliced ginger on this plate and dip the meat in it before eating.
Todd: Thanks a lot. | Nettie shows Todd how to eat the steamed crabs. |
train_8272 | Gerianne: hey, Jimmy, you've been sitting in front of the TV all day. Anything interesting on TV?
Jimmy: not really. Quite boring right now, actually. Mostly infomercials and public service announcements.
Gerianne: why don't you turn off the TV and get outside? You need to get some fresh air.
Jimmy: I know, I know. But... | Gerianne suggests Jimmy who's been watching TV all day to get outside, but Jimmy wants to wait for his favorite show and tells Gerianne about it, then Gerianne gets interested and will watch it with Jimmy. |
train_8273 | Andonis: Is there a lot of crime in your city?
Florella: There's some, but I don't think it's a big problem. A lot of it is petty crime, burglary and car theft. There's very little major crime.
Andonis: It's the same in my city. We also have a lot of drug addicts. A lot of the crime is committed by drug addicts who nee... | Florellasays there are some burglaries and car thefts in Florella's city and Andonis says there are many drug addicts in Andonis's city, then they talk about ways to reduce crimes. |
train_8274 | Meyer: How many people are there in your family?
Donnajean: Five. Besides my parents and me, there are my brother and sister.
Meyer: That is a big family. How old is your sister?
Donnajean: 15.
Meyer: What about your brother?
Donnajean: He's not quite 25.
Meyer: Do you miss your family?
Donnajean: Yes.
Meyer: Do you of... | Donnajean tells Meyer about Meyer's family and the frequency Meyer contacts them. |
train_8275 | Jack: Give me your hand. ( takes Rose's hand ) Close your eyes. Go on. ( Rose closes her eyes ) Step up. Now hold on to the rail. Keep your eyes closed ; don't peek.
Rose: I'm not.
Jack: Step up onto the rail. Hold on. Keep your eyes closed. Trust me?
Rose: I trust you.
Jack: All right, open your eyes. ( Rose opens her... | Jack takes Rose's hand to step onto the rail. When Rose opens her eyes, she feels like she's flying. |
train_8276 | Agata: It's wonderful to be in the mountains after a hustle bustle week.
Ondrea: Indeed. I love the smell of the grass and trees. They certainly refresh my mind.
Agata: Can we stop here for a while? My backpack is very heavy.
Ondrea: Sure. Did you hear anything? Look! An eagle is hovering in the sky.
Agata: Let me see.... | Agata and Ondrea are hiking in the mountain, and they are watching the animals, plants, and natural sceneries there. |
train_8277 | Kristyn: Hi! How are you doing?
Delilah: Good, thanks. How about you?
Kristyn: Pretty good. Say, where are you living this semester?
Delilah: In No. 4 Dorm. I like dorm life. You will meet a lot of people and you don't have to cook. What about you?
Kristyn: Oh, I am looking for an apartment. I prefer living off campus.... | Delilah lives in No. 4 Dorm because Delilah likes dorm life while Kristyn's finding an apartment as Kristyn prefers living off campus. |
train_8278 | Jennifer: Hey, you're early! Where's everyone?
Jermaine: Well. . . I told them not to come. I made a reservation just for the two of us. I thought we could have an quiet evening all to ourselves.
Jennifer: Oh. . . why?
Jermaine: Jennifer, there's something I wanna ask you.
Jennifer: Sure. What is it?
Jermaine: Hmm. . .... | Jermaine expresses his love to Jennifer whom he's been friends for years out of the blue. Jennifer's astonished and is at a loss what to say. |
train_8279 | Phoebe: more and more Chinese are marrying foreigners.
Chinese: that's true. But I have a low opinion of those women who go out with foreigners.
Phoebe: oh, why?
Chinese: I think some Chinese wone marry foreigners for money while others just want to live abroad. There is no true love between them.
Phoebe: I wouldn't sa... | Chinese thinks Chinese women marry foreigners just to live aboard while Phoebe doesn't agree. Chinese thinks Chinese women are less attractive to Chinese men because they are left girls, but Phoebe believes some mixed marriages are based on true love. |
train_8280 | Leland: Can you believe the headlines?
Lorne: What are you reading?
Leland: I'm reading about Michael Milliken, the Bond King.
Lorne: Didn't he sell worthless stocks to people or something? He got arrested for that, didn't he?
Leland: He got arrested all right.
Lorne: If I remember, he got off with a light sentence. So... | Leland tells Lorne about the Michael Milliken, the Bond King, who got arrested for selling worthless stocks to people. Leland and Lorne think the punishment on Michael is too light. |
train_8281 | Greg: I have some photos here taken by myself. Would you like to see them?
Aurlie: Sure. Speaking of photos, what type of film will be the best? You know, I'm planning a tour to Jiuzhaigou Valley.
Greg: I would get Fuji 200 film for taking photos of natural beauty.
Aurlie: Thank you so much. You're an expert. | Aurlie's going to visit Jiuzhaigou Valley. Greg recommends Fuji 200 film for taking photos of natural beauty. |
train_8282 | Martin: Hello Martin. Have you been to any events yet?
Ilyssa: Yes I have. I went to the table tennis yesterday.
Martin: Oh wow. How was it?
Ilyssa: Oh. It was great. I love Ma Lin. He's my favourite table tennis player. Have you seen anything yet?
Martin: Oh I still haven't managed to get any tickets. I'd love to see ... | Martin went to the table tennis yesterday while Martin hasn't been able to see any events, so Marting suggests seeing the marathon tomorrow. |
train_8283 | Annamari: When do we get off the bus?
Dayna: I think we have a while longer.
Annamari: I feel like we've been on this bus forever.
Dayna: That's true.
Annamari: Are you sure we weren't supposed to get off already?
Dayna: I don't know.
Annamari: I thought you knew where we get off at.
Dayna: I wasn't really paying atten... | Annamari and Dayna missed the bus stop because Dayna wasn't paying attention. Annamari gets angry with Dayna. |
train_8284 | Molopo: Hello. I have left my key in my room. But I can't get in now.
Myrilla: May I have your name and room number?
Molopo: I am Molopo and my room is 5022.
Myrilla: OK. sir. Please go upstairs. Someone will open the door for you.
Molopo: Thanks a lot. | Molopo left the key in his room so he can't get in. Myrilla'll ask someone to open the door. |
train_8285 | Jacquelyn: I believe that you called me?
Jojo: Oh, hi. Thanks for getting back to me quickly.
Jacquelyn: Why did you call me?
Jojo: I was calling about your son.
Jacquelyn: Did he do something wrong?
Jojo: Your son was acting up in class.
Jacquelyn: What do you mean?
Jojo: He was talking and causing a disturbance durin... | Jojo calls Jacquelyn to tell Jacquelyn Jacquelyn's son was acting up in class. Jacquelyn apologizes and will talk to Jacquelyn's son. |
train_8286 | Shea: Have you ever gotten a parking ticket?
Bonnie: I've gotten a few.
Shea: How many is a few?
Bonnie: I've gotten about six.
Shea: Have you paid all your tickets off?
Bonnie: Yes, I've paid all of them off.
Shea: How much is the fine?
Bonnie: It's like $ 130 each ticket.
Shea: That's not cheap at all.
Bonnie: I got ... | Shea and Bonnie are talking about parking tickets. Bonnie got one the other day, and Shea asks Bonnie to pay it off. |
train_8287 | Nicky: Welcome to Adventure Tours. How may I help you?
Gunther: I want to book a tour with adventure sports.
Nicky: Excellent! Our company has more than ten years of experience in the adventure tourism and sports field. Let me show you some options. This is our most popular choice, our river guides will take you on a w... | Gunther wants to book a tour of adventure sports. Nicky recommends a whitewater rafting trip and hanging gliding, but Gunther wants an exciting but safer trip. Then Nicky recommends a package and Gunther likes it. |
train_8288 | Anni: There is something wrong with my credit card.
Chris: What's the problem?
Anni: There is a charge on here that I never made.
Chris: What charge was made?
Anni: It was a charge for a $ 350 purse that I never bought.
Chris: You didn't make this purchase?
Anni: I think I would remember if I made a purchase that large... | Anni claims that Anni got a charge that Anni never made. Chris asks for details and will do an investigation. |
train_8289 | Remittance Advice: Remittance Advice, how can I help you?
Janaye: I want to send some money to Hangzhou. Today, if possible.
Remittance Advice: That's no problem. There are 3 ways you can do this, firstly you can send the money account to account, or you can choose to send cash to account or you can send cash to indivi... | Janaye wants to send money to Hangzhou. Remittance Advice recommends three ways and Janaye chooses the quickest way to send it. |
train_8290 | Malissia: Has someone already helped you?
Andromeda: No, not yet. I'd like to buy a teapot.
Malissia: Which do you like best?
Andromeda: That colored one is very beautiful. It may suit my furniture. How much do you ask for it?
Malissia: 360 yuan.
Andromeda: Show it to me, Please. Can you get me another? It's scratched ... | Malissia's assisting Andromeda in choosing a teapot. Andromeda bargains with Malissia but Malissia won't budge, so Andromeda'll try another store. |
train_8291 | Andy: Last month, we only had 40 hits on our site. Our products and prices are good, but the problem is that no one knows about our website.
Allin: If we want to get this internet business off the ground, we've got to do something fast.
Andy: We need to maximize the chances that our site will be at the top of search en... | The company's website had few hits last month, so Andy and Allin are discussing how to boost the site traffic. |
train_8292 | Jessa: How do I know when to tell EDD that have I started a new job?
Dora: Work is work, whether it's a part-time or temporary job or a full-time gig.
Jessa: So I guess I have to report that I'Ve found a little bit of work.
Dora: All you need to do is fill in the blanks correctly on the Continued Claim Form, and the ED... | Dora tells Jessa to fill in the blanks correctly on the Continued Claim Form and the EDD office will know Jessa has started the new job. |
train_8293 | Adolph: What course did you like best?
Jodi: Project Management. I was very interested in this course when I was a student. And I think it's very useful for my present work.
Adolph: Do you feel that you have received a good general training?
Jodi: Yes, I have studied in an English training program and a computer traini... | Jodi likes project management best and Jodi thinks Jodi's received a good general training. |
train_8294 | Marlo: Does Tom drink a lot?
Tom: Yes, he does. He of ten has had one to many. But I advised him not to drink too much, he just boasted that he had hollow legs and nobody had ever drunk him under the table.
Marlo: That's a problem. He has sort of Dutch courage and that will egg him on in doing anything. | Tom tells Marlo Tom drinks a lot. Marlo thinks it's a problem. |
train_8295 | Elspeth: Do you have any seat preference, madam?
Marinna: Yes, could you please put me in the non-smoking section?
Elspeth: Would you like a window seat?
Marinna: Yes, if any one is available. But not over the wing.
Elspeth: I am sorry, there is no window seat in the non-smoking room.
Marinna: It doesn't matter, I will... | Marinna wants to sit in the non-smoking section and will take an aisle seat. |
train_8296 | Dedra: Have the owners answered back with a counter-offer for my offer to purchase the house?
Vibhu: In response to your offer, the sellers have decided to counter-offer three hundred and thirty-five thousand dollars.
Dedra: That sounds pretty good to me, but I am not sure what to do.
Vibhu: You can accept this offer o... | Vibhu tells Dedra the sellers decided to counter-offer for Dedra's offer to purchase the house. Dedra then decides to make one more offer with Vibhu's advice. |
train_8297 | Tom: This one looks great! I love the seashore.
Raine: So do I. The sun. . . the sand. . . the ocean!
Tom: And listen to this! What do you think of sailing, swimming, windsurfing, and fishing?
Raine: Oh, Tom! They sound fantastic. I really like all those things.
Tom: Yeah. . . me, too.
Raine: Well, except fishing. To b... | Tom and Raine are planning a vacation. They love to go the seashore, go sailing, swimming, windsurfing, and fishing, and stay in a cabin. |
train_8298 | Sally: Hi, you're new here, aren't you? What's your name?
Justina: Sally.
Sally: Want to come and play?
Justina: I'd like to, but I can't, My mum sys I've got to stay and help her. It's my brother's birthday and we're having a party, too.
Sally: Oh, you've got a brother, have you?
Justina: Yes, not very far away. Cathy... | Sally invites Sally, a newcomer here, to play. Sally has to help her mother with her brother's birthday party and tells Sally about her family. |
train_8299 | Janela: Can you meet me at 7 o'clock on Friday?
Devin: No, I won't finish work until 7: 30.
Janela: Well, what about 8?
Devin: That only gives me half an hour, but... OK, I'll see you at 8 o'clock at the usual place. | Janela and Devin will meet at 8 at the usual place. |
train_8300 | Janis: My grades are not bad, but not good enough. I know I didn't study at all this semester. Now I have to work very hard next semester to keep my scholarship.
Jacqui: I'll see you in the library, then. | Janis tells Jacqui Janis has to work hard to keep Janis's scholarship. |
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