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train_901 | Caitrin: Hi, I heard you're looking for a different apartment.
Janenna: Yeah. The place I'm in now is really terrible.
Caitrin: It was OK when I was there.
Janenna: The boiler keeps breaking and when it does, we lose the heat for several days at the time.
Caitrin: Why doesn't the owner replace it?
Janenna: Well, she sa... | Janenna complains to Caitrin that the apartment is terrible and Janenna want s to move into a highrise near the university. But Caitrin tells Janenna it's pretty noisy and advises Janenna to try the apartment at Windsor. Janenna will check a few places before making the decision. |
train_902 | Justin: Uh, hi. Do you need some help with those weights? I can move them for you.
Rachel: Uh, no. I can do it myself. I just have to put them back over there.
Justin: No, let me help you. Uh, Oh, Hmpf.
Rachel: Oh, it's okay.
Justin: Oh, my back!
Rachel: It's okay, it's okay. Are you okay?
Justin: I just need to lie do... | Justin helps Rachel move the weights but hurt his back. He lies down to have a rest and they introduce themselves to each other. Rachel is from Utah and is a teacher. Justin is from Salt Lake City. Rachel thinks Justin should dial 911 for help. |
train_903 | Jane: Hello, Mike. What are you doing in this part of London?
Mike: Well, in fact, I'm looking for a flat round here.
Jane: A flat? Do you want to move?
Mike: Yes, actually, believe it or not, Mandy and I are getting married.
Jane: It's great! Congratulations. When did you decide?
Mike: Only last week. It was when we w... | Mike plans to rent a suitable flat because he's getting married to Mandy. Jane says Jane's brother lent some money so they could buy a flat, and Mike'll talk to his family about it. |
train_904 | Andree: Honey, how long have we been living here?
Honey: About 10 years. What's wrong?
Andree: I am thinking about redecorating our house.
Honey: That would cost a lot of money. But we do need to do some changes to the house.
Andree: Right. What about repainting the living room in yellow?
Honey: Good idea. I like the c... | Andree suggests redecorating the house but Honey says it costs much money. Then they decide to do some changes to the house. |
train_905 | Hattie: What are you doing, Mum?
Marge: I'm planting cabbage.
Hattie: What's that in your hand?
Marge: Cabbage seed. You see, I put some soil in the box, sow the seed carefully like this, and then cover it with more soil. I'll keep the box in the shade so that the sun doesn't burn the little plants.
Hattie: Is that all... | Mum's planting cabbage and teaches Hattie how to do it. She puts soil, sows seeds, and covers them. Then she'll water them and put the powder in the soil. |
train_906 | Arlen: I want to buy some meat.
Kelly: What kind would you like?
Arlen: I want one pound of ground beef.
Kelly: That's going to be about $2. 48.
Arlen: That will be fine.
Kelly: What else can I get for you?
Arlen: Let me also have three pounds of chicken breasts.
Kelly: That's going to be $4. 05 a pound.
Arlen:... | Arlen buys one pound of ground beef and three pounds of chicken breasts from Kelly. |
train_907 | Mr. Green: Good afternoon, Mrs. Brown. I've come to see Mr. Brown.
Mrs. Brown: Good afternoon, Mr. Green.
Mr. Green: Is he in?
Mrs. Brown: I'm sorry, but he's not in, he's gone out on business.
Mr. Green: Oh! I just drop in on him for a chat.
Mrs. Brown: Please come in for a cup of coffee.
Mr. Green: No, thank yo... | Mr. Green comes to see Mr. Brown, but he's gone out. Mr. Green asks Mrs. Brown to tell him to phone. |
train_908 | Jenny: Morning, Bob. Fancy meeting you here!
Bob: Morning, Jenny. Haven't seen you for ages!
Jenny: Well, I thought I'd come to see you, so here I am.
Bob: You did give me a surprise. How have you been?
Jenny: Fine, just fine. And you?
Bob: Not so well. I've come down with the flu.
Jenny: I'm sorry to hear that. ... | Jenny comes to see Bob. She's fine but Bob has the flu. They decide to have a drink tonight. |
train_909 | Jermain: I heard Tom was caught stealing something again in the supermarket.
Jody: Really? He deserves it! They should teach him a good lesson.
Jermain: But the word is his brother would go bail for him. Last time it's his father who went bail for him.
Jody: Then he is really lucky. | Jermain tells Jody Tom was caught stealing but his relatives went bail for him. |
train_910 | Deb: Are you feeling better today, Bill?
Bill: Well, it's hard to say. I cough a lot in the evening.
Deb: You'd better give up smoking. It's bad for your health.
Bill: You're right, but you know, it's hard to give up an old habit.
Deb: But you should make up your mind first.
Bill: You know, I often have to work ti... | Deb advises Bill to quit smoking, but Bill says he needs something to keep awake. Deb suggests sleeping early and getting up early, and Bill will try it. |
train_911 | Waiter: What would you have for dessert?
Roberto: Well, what do you have?
Waiter: Cakes, fruits and ice cream
Roberto: Give me ice cream and cake.
Lorene: I will have cake and fruits
Waiter: Ok. thanks. and which would you liket to drink, coffee or tea?
Roberto: I prefer tea.
Lorene: I want coffee.
Roberto: Tha... | Waiter helps Roberto and Lorene order dessert and drinks. Then Roberto pays the bill, and Lorene thanks Roberto for the dinner. |
train_912 | Cyril: Hello, Jim. Looking forward to seeing you. It's not a bad journey, really.
Jim: But what do I do when there? How can I get to your place?
Cyril: Don't worry. When you get to Waterloo, take the underground to Regents Park. I'll meet you there at the gate, which will be obvious when you get there. You can't miss i... | Cyril will meet Jim at the gate in Waterloo and tells Jim to make sure to get a northern underground. Cyril will play badminton with Tom and invites Jim to join the club. Jim finds it's so late that Jim has to hurry up. |
train_913 | Herrick: Hello?
Nikita: Hello, I'm a local student and I'm reading about the flat that you posted on the website. Is it still available?
Herrick: Yes, it is.
Nikita: How about the rent? Do you want the rent weekly or monthly?
Herrick: The rent is 50 a week and you have to pay weekly on Mondays.
Nikita: OK. Is it near p... | Nikita wants to rent the flat, and Herrick tells Nikita some information. Nikita will look at the flat tomorrow. |
train_914 | Emma McDonald: Hello, it's Emma McDonald here, from AB electronics. I'd like to book a room for the twenty-fifth, please.
Meier: Certainly, would you like a single or a double room?
Emma McDonald: A room for 3, please.
Meier: The rooms for 3 are $150 per night, including breakfast.
Emma McDonald: Oh, I see, but my comp... | Meier helps Emma McDonald book a room for 3 and gives Emma McDonald a discount. |
train_915 | Cindy: Hey Roy. I've been thinking for a long time.
Roy: Oh yeah. About what, Cindy?
Cindy: About the future. About what I want to be.
Roy: Em, I'm sure there are a lot of things that you can do, like doctor, professor, hostess.
Cindy: Em, maybe. I'd like a job in which I can often travel.
Roy: Well, what about being a... | Roy advises Cindy to be an air hostess or an interpreter, but Cindy wants to be an international business woman. Roy doesn't think she's a business person though Cindy says she can change. |
train_916 | Wright: How long have you played the piano? You're great.
Joelle: Thanks, I've been playing since I was 9 and now I'm 17. I have to practice for 2 hours every day, but I love it.
Wright: That's good. Since you do it so much, I wouldn't be able to sit still that long. Why do you like it?
Joelle: Well, now that I have mo... | Joelle tells Wright Joelle's been playing the piano since the age 9 and Joelle feels good when playing. Wright says Wright feels the same way when playing soccer. |
train_917 | Mary Brown: Good morning, Mister Thompson. My name is Mary Brown.
Mister Thompson: Good morning, Miss Brown, take a seat please.
Mary Brown: Thank you.
Mister Thompson: Well Miss Brown, could you please tell me about yourself?
Mary Brown: Yes, of course. I'm 18 years old and just graduated from Peterson Secretary schoo... | Mary Brown tells Mister Thompson she can do all the secretary work and Mister Thompson thinks she's qualified for the job. Miss Brown is satisfied with the salary and Mister Thompson will tell her the results soon. |
train_918 | Blanca: Hello, I'm calling about the apartment you advertised.
Winton: Yes. What kind of apartments are you interested in?
Blanca: I'm interested in a one bedroom, do you have any available?
Winton: Yes, I have one. When do you need it?
Blanca: Sometime around next week. How much is the rent?
Winton: Well, the rent is ... | Blanca is interested in a one-bedroom apartment and is satisfied with its rent. Winton will take Blanca to look at it tomorrow. |
train_919 | Tom: Hey Linda, did you get that letter about the new options for food service next year?
Linda: Not yet, are there a lot of changes?
Tom: There sure are, instead of paying one feet to cover all meals for the whole school year. We are now able to choose how many meals a week we want, and can contract just for that amou... | Tom tells Linda the school has new options for food service. They can choose how many meals they want and it's better for everyone. Linda thinks the system is complicated and Tom agrees. Tom will go with the 10 meal plan because he doesn't eat at school all the time. |
train_920 | Gerianna: Good morning. Mrs.Smith.
Mrs.Smith: Good morning! Can you help me, please? I'm looking for some books for my mother.
Gerianna: Well, what kind of books does she like?
Mrs.Smith: She's very fond of detective stories?
Gerianna: I see. Has she read any detective stories?
Mrs.Smith: Oh, yes!
Gerianna: Do you know... | Mrs. Smith wants to buy some books for her mom. Gerianna recommends Mrs. Smith a detective book and she wants more. |
train_921 | Brook: 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.
Brook: Why don't you turn off the TV and get outside? You need to get some fresh air.
Jimmy: I know, I know.But my fav... | Brook invites Jimmy to go out but Jimmy refuses because Jimmy's favorite show is coming. Jimmy introduces it to Brook and they decide to see the show together. |
train_922 | Linda: Hello, who is speaking?
John: Hello, this is John. I want to speak to Linda.
Linda: This is her.
John: Hi, Linda, I'm just calling to invite you to a dinner party tomorrow evening.
Linda: Really? What time and where?
John: 7:30 PM at London-Chinese restaurant. I \ ' ll be at your place at seven to pick you up if... | John invites Linda to a dinner party at the London-Chinese restaurant and asks her to dress formally. John will pick her up tomorrow. |
train_923 | Shelley: Honey, the house is such a mess! I need you to help me tidy up a bit. My boss and her husband are coming over for dinner and the house needs to be spotless!
Lianna: I ' m in the middle of something right now. I ' ll be there in a second.
Shelley: This can ' t wait! I need your help now!
Lianna: Alright, alrigh... | Shelley's boss and her husband will come for dinner. Shelley asks Lianna to help and they are getting prepared for their coming by cleaning the room and buying groceries. |
train_924 | Virgie: I ' m going to be moving out soon.
Alvira: You still have time on your lease.
Virgie: There ' s no way that I can stay here.
Alvira: That ' s not going to be all right.
Virgie: I don ' t understand why.
Alvira: I ' m going to have to keep your deposit
Virgie: Why can ' t I have it back?
Alvira: Because you ' re... | Virgie is moving out but Alvira refuses to return the deposits because the lease is not over. |
train_925 | Gilly: May I help you?
Lauree: Give me a Big Mac, a small order of French fries and a medium Coke.
Gilly: You'll need to wait a few minutes for the fries. They are still in the fryer.
Lauree: That's fine.
Gilly: Your total comes to $ 7.
Lauree: Here's a twenty. Could you give me some more napkins?
Gilly: Sure. Your cas... | Gilly helps Lauree order a Big Mac, some French Fries, and a coke. |
train_926 | George: You'v been work here for nearly a month, how do you feel about the job?
Madlin: Not bad. Thank you for your help. I am always busy with this job, I feel a bit tired.
George: I had the same feeling when I first came to work here. but after a period of time, I feel better, I am sure you'll get used to this busy j... | George asks Madlin's feeling of working here. Madlin feels busy and admires George's efficiency, and George says Madlin will get used to it soon. |
train_927 | Barneys Garage: Hello, Barneys Garage.
Arda: Hello. Mr. Higgins, please.
Barneys Garage: He just stepped out. Can I take a message?
Arda: Oh yes, this is Penny's Pet Boutique. Please remind him that his appointment for his dog's shampoo and cut is on Saturday morning at 11 am.
Barneys Garage: I'll make sure he receives... | Barneys Garage leaves the message of Higgins' reservation at Penny's Pet Boutique to Barneys Garage. |
train_928 | Robbie: I'd like to help pitch in with dinner.
Evangelin: Really? You're joking.
Robbie: No. I'd like to do something special for you on your birthday.
Evangelin: I'd like that. Alright, put on this apron first.
Robbie: OK. . . Now how can I help, hon?
Evangelin: Hmm, let me see. . . Boil some water.
Robbie: Easy. I co... | Robbie wants to help on Evangelin's birthday and Evangelin is surprised and instructs Robbie to boil water, take out food, and dice vegetables. |
train_929 | Salem: Excuse me, Professor, I have a problem and need to leave class early.
Professor: Why do you have to leave early?
Salem: I am not feeling well.
Professor: Could you make it up by attending my other section this week?
Salem: Yes, it's all taken care of.
Professor: Are you leaving right away or can you stay for a f... | Salem wants to leave early and Professor asks the reason and Salem's make-up plan. |
train_930 | Stacey: Did you move into your new apartment?
Celestina: Yes, but I'm afraid it's still a mess. I haven't put anything away yet.
Stacey: Don't worry. It'll probably take you about three weeks to get everything organized.
Celestina: Don't say that. It looks like a dump now. I can't stand it.
Stacey: Have you taken a wal... | Stacey asks the new condition of Celestina and Celestina hasn't organized everything yet. Celestina also has some complaints about the new place. |
train_931 | Nadiya: I hear you're moving to New York.
Kerstin: Yes, I found a very good job down there.
Nadiya: Well, we'll certainly miss you in Boston.
Kerstin: I'm going to miss you folks, too.
Nadiya: Let's keep in touch.
Kerstin: OK. I'll drop you a line as soon as I get there. | Kerstin is moving and saying goodbye to Nadiya. |
train_932 | Mark: Alice, I never knew you had such a lovely voice. You really can sing, can't you?
Alice: Thanks, Mark. I used to be a member of the school choir.
Mark: No wonder you can control your voice so well. You are a professional singer.
Alice: Well, you are flattering me. I wouldn't say I am a professional, but I did rece... | Mark compliments Alice's lovely voice and singing. Alice tells him that she learns from a professional teacher. |
train_933 | Peter: What are you going to do after you return from Washington?
Mary: I'm going to stay in the city.
Peter: What will you do all day?
Mary: I'm going to work with my father at the store. In the evening, I'll read books. On weekends, I'll go to the beach with my family.
Peter: Have you ever worked?
Mary: No, but I can... | Peter and Mary discuss their summer plans. Mary will work at a family store and Peter will go camping, and their friend John will go to the mountains. |
train_934 | Crystie: Is there a daily passenger ship to Dalian?
Mariquilla: Yes.
Crystie: How many days does it take to Dalian?
Mariquilla: About one day. It arrives in Dalian at 10:00 a. m. tomorrow.
Crystie: How many ports do we call at on our passage to Qingdao?
Mariquilla: Four ports.
Crystie: The ship is going very fast.
Mari... | Crystie asks Mariquilla about the ship to Dalian and the port information. They both hope that the weather stays fine. |
train_935 | George: George, is your chicken OK?
Stacy: It tastes great, but it is really dry. Is your fish all right?
George: My fish is very dry.
Stacy: I wonder if they left it sitting around too long before they served it.
George: That's exactly what I was thinking had happened.
Stacy: Are your vegetables OK?
George: The vegeta... | George and George discuss and found the condition of their food is unsatisfying. They want to tell the waiter the problem |
train_936 | Rick: Can I make a reservation?
Nola: Yes, sir. For what time?
Rick: 7 o'clock tonight and there will be 5 persons.
Nola: OK, sir. Five persons at 7:00.
Rick: Do you have a VIP room?
Nola: Sorry, sir. We have only tables in the main dinning room left. | Rick asks Nola to help reserve a VIP room but there is none left. |
train_937 | Jilli: Which kind of sport do you like to watch?
Jandy: Basketball, football, table tennis. I will watch them on TV.
Jilli: So you must like NBA game.
Jandy: Yeah, it is my favorite. Many Chinese people including women and children would like to concern the game. I think they want to see the performance of coming and Y... | Jandy tells Jilli that Jandy likes watching basketball, football, table tennis, and participating in tennis, and skiing. Jilli prefers indoor sports. Jilli invites Jandy for tennis. |
train_938 | Jerrylee: What kind of person do you think you are?
Valida: Well, I am always energetic and enthusiastic. That's my strongest personality.
Jerrylee: What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Valida: Em, as I have said, I'm diligent and industrious. On the other hand, sometimes I'm too hard-working and I put myself under ... | Jerrylee interviews Valida on personality, teamwork, and hobbies. Valida is energetic, enthusiastic but sometimes too exacting. Valida thinks cooperative and aggressive are necessary for teamwork. Valida likes playing sports in leisure time. |
train_939 | Ortensia: What does Human Resources Department do?
Kurtis: Hiring, firing, training, insurances, benefits, retirement plans, salary, vacation.
Ortensia: They take care of a lot of things.
Kurtis: But most of time, they provide assistances.
Ortensia: What do you mean?
Kurtis: Say if the Engineering Department wants to h... | Kurtis answers Ortensia the functions of the Human Resource Department and Kurtis tells Ortensia examples. |
train_940 | Martie: Is my car ready yet?
Mirilla: I don't know, sir. What's the number of your car?
Martie: It's LF 312 G.
Mirilla: When did you bring it to us?
Martie: I bought it here three days ago.
Mirilla: Ah yes, I remember now.
Martie: Have your mechanics finished yet?
Mirilla: No, they're still working on it. Let's go into... | Martie comes to check if his car has been repaired and Mirilla shows him it is still under repairing. Mirilla suggests he buy a new one. |
train_941 | Becky: Hey, Michael. Remember me? I'm Becky. We used to work at Lemans together.
Michael: Oh, sure. How are you? Long time no see. How are things at Lemans?
Becky: It's about the same. I've been thinking of making a change myself. Do you mind if I ask you a few things about your job at the university?
Michael: No, not ... | Becky and Michael meet after a long time. Becky wants to change the job and asks Michael some questions on salaries. Micheal loves his job. |
train_942 | Nat: This facility is great, don't you think?
Heywood: Yes, it is better than last year. They have done a very good job this time.
Nat: I'm glad our booth is on the first floor. More people can see our display.
Heywood: If someone wants to find us, they can look at this floor plan. It shows where all the companies have... | Nat and Heywood thinks the facility is good but they think the booth location for Cortex and Rolly is awkward for Darren McDowell. Nat plans to go for lunch, but Heywood ate earlier and will not go. |
train_943 | Elane: Would you like me to help you on your new project?
Artur: I would love the help! Would you prefer helping with the writing part or is programming more your thing?
Elane: I would enjoy helping with the writing portion.
Artur: Perfect! You'll be working alone on that portion. Do you like to work alone?
Elane: That... | Artur will help Elane with the writing part alone but Elane cannot join the meeting tomorrow, so Artur asks Elane to send background information before the meeting. |
train_944 | Price: Well, that was an interesting documentary!
Sandro: For sure! I didn't really understand some of the technical jargon they used in the film when they talked about social security in the US.
Price: Like what?
Sandro: Well, they mentioned how people put away money in something called a 401K?
Price: Yeah, I know it ... | Price and Sandro watch a documentary they liked but Price doesn't understand some jargon about 401k in the US and Sandro explains it. Then they talk about retirement plans respectively in their countries. |
train_945 | Davey: I am sorry for damaging your car, sir.
Aubert: Don't worry about it. Just leave it to the insurance companies.
Davey: The car park in this community is over crowded, isn't it?
Aubert: Yeah, more and more cars. People should try to take public transportation.
Davey: There aren't enough buses in this city, are the... | Davey damaged Aubert's car and they complain about parking and transportation. Davey shares the experience of another car accident and Aubert finds out that was Aubert's wife's car. |
train_946 | Winfield: What do you consider to be your strong points?
Quintilla: I think I'm tough not only physically but mentally.
Winfield: Why do you say that?
Quintilla: I have been playing football since high school. At present, I'm a member of a community football club.
Winfield: Really? Are you still playing?
Quintilla: Yes... | Winfield interviews Quintilla about strength, weakness, and teamwork. Quintilla is a tough football player but is a workaholic. Quintilla prefers to work alone but also do teamwork. |
train_947 | Mikael: Excuse me, does the No. 8 bus go to the Wang Fu Jing Department Store?
Jean-Pierre: No, it doesn't. You'll have to change to a No. 3 bus at Sha Tan. Or, if you don't mind walking, you can take this bus and get off at the Workers Club Building and walk across to Wang Fu Jing.
Mikael: I think I'd rather take the ... | Mikael asks Jean-Pierre the way to Wang Fu Jing and Jean-Pierre tells Mikael the detailed routine through bus. |
train_948 | Avrit: There are so many people in your house. What are they doing?
Professor Zhang: We are having a party. I am the host and my wife is the hostess.
Avrit: Are they your guests?
Professor Zhang: Yes, they are. They are all my friends.
Avrit: Who is that man?
Professor Zhang: He is Professor Zhang. He is a Chinese teac... | Avrit asks Professor Zhang what they are doing and then asks about some people in the house party. |
train_949 | Marietta: What do you think of this brown coffee table?
Iris: It's nice, but it doesn't match the color of our room.
Marietta: How about this?
Iris: Oh no, this type of coffee table gets dirty very easily and it's difficult to clean.
Marietta: And you are really difficult to please. All right, let's look at some others... | Marietta and Iris decides between which coffee table to buy and choose an inexpensive one. They argue about if Marietta is lazy. |
train_950 | Officer Belford: This is Officer Belford. You reported a break-in just now?
Jo Ann: Yes, I did.
Officer Belford: I'll need a little more information about it.
Jo Ann: Just the facts.
Officer Belford: What time did it happen?
Jo Ann: It must have been sometime between 12:00 and 1:30 because I was home until almost 12:00... | Jo Ann reported a break-in and Officer Belford asks the details. Jo Ann was robbed of jewellry and a TV with her husband's name. |
train_951 | Dr. Carter's Office: Dr. Carter's Office.
Ronald Schuller: Yes, I'd like to make an appointment to see Dr. Carter, please.
Dr. Carter's Office: Is this your first visit?
Ronald Schuller: Yes it is.
Dr. Carter's Office: Okay. Could I have your name please?
Ronald Schuller: Yes. My name is Ronald Schuller.
Dr. Carter's O... | Ronald wants to make an appointment with Dr. Carter to check a swelled ankle. Dr. Carter asks for some information and they arrange it on Thursday. But after knowing he is stuck in a paint can Dr. Carter asks him to come in today. |
train_952 | Patti: Oh, we still haven't decided what to get him.
Marge: I know. It's hard. What does he need?
Patti: Well, darling, the other day he said that he needed a car.
Marge: Yeah, right. Well, I think that's a little beyond us.
Patti: Yeah, it'd be fun, but it's just a little too expensive.
Marge: There's the usual kind o... | Patti and Marge want to get something special but affordable for an old man's sixtieth. They deny a car, a tie, and a computer and make no-decision. |
train_953 | Caterina: Hey Taxi! Ah great. Thanks for pulling over.
Davon: Where to?
Caterina: Well, I'm going to the National Museum of Art, and ....
Davon: Sure. Hop in. No problem. Hang on!
Caterina: Uh. Excuse me. How long does it take to get there?
Davon: Well, that all depends on the traffic, but it shouldn't take more than t... | Caterina who is a tourist wants to go to the National Museum of Art and asks Davon the duration and the fee of getting there and the opening time of the museum. Then Caterina asks Davon for restaurant recommendation and directions. |
train_954 | Ms. Perry: Miguel, why haven't you finished your science homework all week?
Miguel: I'm sorry, Ms. Perry. My house burned down last weekend. My family and I have been sleeping at my grandma's all week. I'm very stressed. I can't do my homework because my grandma's house is so loud and I lost my textbook.
Ms. Perry: Oh,... | Miguel's house was burnt down and he is stressed. Ms. Perry asks him to go to her office at lunchtime for this. |
train_955 | Sisile: Happy birthday, Jimmy. Are you ready for the next present?
Jimmy: You mean there's more besides the watch?
Sisile: Come with us. It's in the car. Now, here we are. You've been talking about this for months.
Jimmy: Oh, it's a new computer. It's just what I want. I'm so happy about it. Thank you so much, Mum and ... | Sisile sends Jimmy a computer for his birthday and Jimmy is happy. |
train_956 | Joanna: Hello, Lucy. When are you going off to Beijing?
Lucy: This evening.
Joanna: How are you getting there, by air or by train?
Lucy: By train. It leaves at 5:00 and arrives in Beijing at 7:10 tomorrow morning.
Joanna: Oh, only 14 hours. Is anybody seeing you off this evening?
Lucy: Yes, my parents are going with me... | Joanna asks Lucy's plan for leaving for Beijing and Lucy tells Joanna the details and her parents will see her off. |
train_957 | Sonya: Hello there, welcome to Wine World. Let me know if I can help you out at all.
Stacee: Um, yes, please, I could really use some help. I'm going over to my boss'house for dinner tonight and don't know what kind of wine I should bring.
Sonya: OK, do you know what kind of food will be served?
Stacee: Well, his wi... | Stacee is going over to the home of Stacee's boss whose wife is Japanese, so Stacee wants to buy a bottle of wine. Stacee wants Chardonnay but it is denied by Sonya. Sonya recommends Sauvignon Blanc but it is denied by Stacee. At last Stacee decides on Rhone Valley white. |
train_958 | Susanna: Where's Bill? The ambassador is already here. The meeting is set to start at 9 am.
Bill: He's late again. Traffic is probably holding him up. You know, he commutes from the suburbs. It's not easy commuting every day. We should cut him some slack.
Susanna: Even though the trafic is bumper-to-bumper out there,... | Bill is late and an ambassador is waiting. Susanna and Bill assumes Bill overslept because he lives far away and commutes every day by train. |
train_959 | Bill: Hi, Mike, what gives?
Mike: Hi, Bill, this is my new car.
Bill: Hey, great set of wheels.
Mike: You like it, huh?
Bill: Who wouldn't? Wow, that's out of this world.
Mike: It is special, isn't it?
Bill: Yeah, too cool. How much did they sold you for?
Mike: Lots. Looks like I'll have to moonlight for the nex... | Mike gets a new car with great wheels and he will go for a spin with Bill. |
train_960 | Lee: Sally, I'm tired of this Western food. I really miss my mother's Sichuan cooking.
Sally: I'm sure you do miss that type of cooking. But can't you try to get used to Western food?
Lee: I have tried. But Americans like butter, bread, sugar, and cream too much.
Sally: I suppose you're right, Lee. Maybe that's why ... | Lee misses Sichuan food and Sally persuades Lee to get used to Western food. Lee cannot because the food was fattening and Sally agreed. |
train_961 | Dutton Hotels: Dutton Hotels. How may I help you today?
Janette: I wanted to check rates and availability for your San Francisco location.
Dutton Hotels: Certainly, I can help you with that. Will that be the downtown or waterfront location?
Janette: The waterfront location.
Dutton Hotels: What date do you plan to c... | Dutton Hotels at Dutton Hotels helps Rama reserve a standard non-smoking room with a courtyard view from October 12th to 15th. Dutton Hotels takes credit card information to make a reservation and then gives Jeff Rama the confirmation number. |
train_962 | Meriel: Lily, how long have you been here?
Lily: I came to China in June, so it has been 7 months.
Meriel: Wow, that's a long time. But you haven't spent Spring Festival in China yet, right?
Lily: That's right, but I am going to stay in China this year to see how Chinese people spend their most important festival. In f... | Meriel asks Lily about her duration in China. Lily wants to do a research on Spring Festival. And Meriel invites Lily to spend the festival with Meriel's family this year. |
train_963 | Xavier: Who do you work for at the moment?
Paulo: Um, I work for the BBC World Service. I've been with the BBC for 5 years. Before that, I worked as an interpreter for the EU.
Xavier: As you know this job is based in Geneva. Have you ever lived abroad before?
Paulo: Oh, yes, I have. In fact I was born in Argentina and ... | Xavier is interested in Paulo's job. Paulo works for BBC now and travels a lot for pleasure. |
train_964 | Tilly: What color should we paint this room, honey?
Libby: How about red?
Tilly: Red in the dining room? No way.
Libby: Why not? I think red is a great color for a wall.
Tilly: But red makes you fat.
Libby: What are you talking about?
Tilly: I was reading a magazine article that said warm colors make you want to eat mo... | Tilly and Libby decides on painting the house and Tilly denies red because red makes people fat. |
train_965 | Susi: Liberty Park. Good morning, how can I help you?
Anitra: I would like to know more about art festival next week. What can I do at the festival?
Susi: Oh, you can do lots of things! You can listen to music, look at paintings by local and international painters, joined the picnic in the park or watch play.
Anitra: W... | Anitra asks information about the art festival and Susi at Liberty Park tells Anitra what Anitra can do by introducing the painters, paintings, and the place. |
train_966 | Hetty: My boss told me never to go to work again!
Anna-Maria: I can't believe it, why?
Hetty: I don't know. What he told me that I was so confused.
Anna-Maria: Did you usually go to work late?
Hetty: Well, I often did.
Anna-Maria: When you were working, did you think about other things?
Hetty: Sometimes.
Anna-Maria: Co... | Anna-Maria analyzed that Hetty is fired because Hetty did not use time well nor learned new things. |
train_967 | Pris: The coffee pot is empty. No matter how many signs we post, someone keeps drinking the last cup without making a fresh pot. What's the point of rules if nobody follows them?
Modestia: I know. I'm not a coffee drinker, but I'm upset about the microwave. It looks like a bomb went off in there.
Pris: Yeah. Nobody eve... | Pris and Modestia complain about how people treat the coffee pot and the microwave. They think of ways to change the situation but they are not optimistic about them. |
train_968 | Edyth: Do you have any questions?
Jacquenetta: Yes, do I have to work a whole year before I can take a vacation?
Edyth: Yes, after you ' Ve been here a year, you qualify for a three-day vacation
Jacquenetta: Only three days?
Edyth: That's the company policy.
Jacquenetta: What happens if I use up my sick days before the... | Edyth tells Jacquenetta the company policies of vacation and sick leave which are the same as the last place Jacquenetta worked at. |
train_969 | John Smith: Hello? This is John Smith. Can I speak to Mr. White, please?
Mr. White: This is Mr. White speaking.
John Smith: Hi. I understand that you have a house for sale, haven ' t you?
Mr. White: Yes.
John Smith: I ' d like to know more about it.
Mr. White: Can you come to my office this afternoon at 3 o ' clock?
Jo... | John Smith will come to Mr. White's office to talk about the house for sale. |
train_970 | Corrianne: Jeff, look at this listing! It says there is a cozy studio apartment for rent, and it's only $ 700 per month. What do you think?
Jeff: Well I think I can afford that apartment. But are pets allowed?
Corrianne: Hmm... let me look. Yes, it says it's a pet-friendly building.
Jeff: That's great. That means I can... | Mr. Twinkles tells Jeff a $700-per-month apartment allowing pets is for rent. Jeff thinks it's great. |
train_971 | Parke: Good morning, miss.
Conny: Good morning, sir.
Parke: Could you tell me please where can I find a currents exchange?
Conny: Right here, how can i help you today, sir?
Parke: I'd like to exchange 5000 Singapore dollars into the US dollars please.
Conny: Do you have an account this bank, sir?
Parke: Yes, here is my... | After Parke shows his account number and passport, Conny helps Parke exchange 5000 Singapore dollars into US dollars. |
train_972 | Malissia: Can you connect me to Mary. Smith Hotel room?
Mary. Smith: Mrs. Smith has not checked in yet.
Malissia: Can you leave a message for her to call her office?
Mary. Smith: Yes, I'll see that she get the message when she checks in. | Malissia calls Mary, but Mary. Smith says she's not checked in, so Malissia leaves a message. |
train_973 | Percival: I'm starving! It would be truly appreciated if you bought me a burrito.
Meyer: I'm a little short. I don't have enough for you.
Percival: I'm starving, as I didn't eat yet today.
Meyer: I really don't have enough money.
Percival: My stomach feels so empty.
Meyer: Well, why don't you ask Bob for some money? I'... | Percival keeps asking Meyer to buy food for Percival. Meyer refuses because Meyer doesn't have enough money and it's not Meyer's fault. |
train_974 | Siouxie: Excuse me. I need to refill this prescription.
Enriqueta: It says on the bottle here that you can have two refills.
Siouxie: Yes, I need to refill it today.
Enriqueta: Alright. I'm sorry, Miss. According to our file, this prescription has already been refilled twice.
Siouxie: I was worried about that. I couldn... | Siouxie wants to refill the prescription but Enriqueta says it's already been refilled twice, so Siouxie needs to get a new prescription. Siouxie says it's emergent and Siouxie's doctor is out of town. Enriqueta suggests seeing another doctor but Siouxie thinks it's expensive. Siouxie thinks the whole thing is ridiculo... |
train_975 | Alexander Newman: Hey, where's Cindy?
Mary: She told me that she's got tennis practice today.
Alexander Newman: You're Mary, right?
Mary: How did you know?
Alexander Newman: Cindy told me about you in our gym class.
Mary: I see. Do you live in this neighborhood, too?
Alexander Newman: My house is next door to yours.
Ma... | Alex met Mary and they find out Cindy mentioned them to each other. |
train_976 | Manish: Hi Bob, how's business?
Bob: Just okay.
Manish: Okay, enough small talk. Let's get down to business.
Bob: Good idea.
Manish: Since we're good friends, you don't have to pay me.
Bob: No, I can't accept it. Business is business. | Manish thinks Bob doesn't need to pay since they're friends. Bob doesn't accept it. |
train_977 | Ignazio: The world changes, the family changes too.
Roarke: What do you mean?
Ignazio: People now like a small family composed of two parents and one child.
Roarke: That is called a nuclear family.
Ignazio: I don't like such a family.
Roarke: What kind of family are you like?
Ignazio: I like a family composed of many p... | Ignazio tells Roarke people now have nuclear families composed of parents and one child, but Ignazio likes traditional families. |
train_978 | John's father: John's father got married again.
John: Married whom?
John's father: If I tell you. , you must be completely taken aback.
John: Come on. Tell me what happened.
John's father: He married a girl who is only eighteen!
John: Is that true? But anyhow, it's none of our business, isn't it? | John's father tells John John's father married an 18-year-old girl. John thinks it's none of their business. |
train_979 | Alfonse: Henry, I want to ask you something.
Henry: Say what you want to say.
Alfonse: You see. The wage is not paid yet, I am wondering if you could possibly lend me some money.
Henry: I am sorry. But I do not have any money to lend to you. | Alfonse wants to borrow some money from Henry but Henry doesn't have any. |
train_980 | Lucas: hi, I'm Lucas, I just moved in next door.
Barbara: oh, hi Lucas, come on in. I'm Barbara. Nice to meet you.
Lucas: nice to meet you too.
Barbara: would you like something to drink? I've got tea and some grape juice.
Lucas: thanks. Some tea would be nice. Chinese tea is great. I really like your tea set. Where di... | Lucas moved in Barbara's next door and Barbara invites him to have a drink. She tells him she got the tea set from a supermarket nearby and the neighborhood is quiet and convenient. Barbara invites Lucas to go to the gym together. |
train_981 | Sarah: What are you reading?
Caitlin: Oh, it's the latest novel by ray blue. It's a sic-fi thriller.
Sarah: I thought he usually wrote horror books.
Caitlin: 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?
Caitlin: Yes, I would. I need to buy... | Caitlin's reading a sci-fi thriller. Sarah invites Caitlin to the bookshop. Caitlin agrees because both of them want to buy books. |
train_982 | Mariele: Doctor, I feel much better now. Will I be albe to go home some time this week?
Doctor: That's good to hear. You've had an ideal recovery from your operation. We're going to send you home tomorrow.
Mariele: Do you think I can get back to work very soon?
Doctor: Don't be in such a hurry. I'm confident that you'l... | Doctor says Mariele can go home tomorrow but can't work very soon. Doctor advises Mariele to rest well, have regular meals, stop smoking, take medicine and have a consultation. |
train_983 | Phyllis: Thomas, could you do me a favor?
Thomas: What's up?
Phyllis: Could you pick up Mrs. David from Ford Company at the Capital Airport?
Thomas: Why don't you go?
Phyllis: I'm supposed to do it, but the general manager called me last night. He said he couldn't come back to Beijing as scheduled, so he asked me to at... | Phyllis asks Thomas to pick up Mrs. David because Phyllis has to attend the meeting. Thomas agrees. |
train_984 | Celestina: I feel like to wear my hair in this way.
Ilana: Oh, it's really popular these days.
Celestina: Do you think it's suitable for me?
Ilana: Honestly speaking, I think the one next to it suits you better.
Celestina: Even though I really like it, it's just too modern for me.
Ilana: That's not true. Look over ther... | Celestina picks a hair but Ilana recommends a more modern one. Ilana'll color Celestina's hair claret-red and it will take at least three hours. |
train_985 | Deloria: What did you say?
Mathew: I said it's a lovely day. Why don't we go for a walk?
Deloria: Well, I feel a little tired.
Mathew: Come on! Rest breads rust.
Deloria: Then can you wait a few minutes? I want to finish writing this letter.
Mathew: I hope it won't be too long. It would be a shame not to take advantage... | Mathew invites Deloria to a walk. Deloria'll finish the paper first and then meet Mathew in the park. |
train_986 | Ling Ming: IBA Bank, Business Banking Department. Ling Ming speaking. How may I help you?
Mr. Gwent: Ms. Ling! It's Mr. Gwent, from Montgomery Computers.
Ling Ming: Hello, Mr. Gwent. What can I do for you today?
Mr. Gwent: Some money has been sent from our Head Office in Berlin. Could you check whether you have receive... | Mr. Gwent calls Ms. Ling to check whether the remittance is received. Ling says that's ready for withdrawal. |
train_987 | Remington: May I help you?
Kayley: Yes, I would like to return these slacks.
Remington: Alright. Do you have your receipt?
Kayley: Yes. Here it is. I bought them last week.
Remington: And why are you returning them?
Kayley: I bought them to go with a blouse of mine. But they don't really match.
Remington: I see. Oh, wa... | Kayley wants to return the slacks because they don't match her blouse but Remington says the slacks were on sale so Kayley can't return it. Since Kayley is a regular customer, the manager agrees to make an exception so Remington gives her store credits. |
train_988 | Ethelbert: What forms should I fill out to collect unemployment?
Elyn: You need to fill out a special form to apply for unemployment benefits.
Ethelbert: Where do I get the application form for unemployment benefits?
Elyn: You can call the Employment Development Office and request a form.
Ethelbert: What information wi... | Elyn tells Ethelbert to call the Employment Development Office to request a form, and provide the employer's information and prove the unemployment is not Ethelbert's fault. |
train_989 | Jack: Hello, how are you? I am Jack.
Amy: Hello, I am Amy.
Jack: What brings you here?
Amy: I saw that your Corollas are on sale.
Jack: Yes, it is really a good deal. $ 1, 000 discount. I've never seen a sale as good as this one.
Amy: Tell me about Corollas.
Jack: Sure. It has 1. 8 liter engine. This one comes with all... | Amy saw Corollas are on sale and Jack says the Corolla has all power options and it costs $16000. Amy wants it $15000 and the manager agrees. |
train_990 | Mr. White: So, tell me, what makes you think we should give you a raise?
Scott: I've got several good reasons. I've been here several years, my work has proven to be good, and I've noticed that people in comparable jobs get paid more than I do.
Mr. White: Salaries are confidential, how do you know how much money these ... | Scott wants a raise because Scott has worked long and well. Scott thinks other people earn more because there're new cars around but Mr. White says those are company cars and it's hard to get a raise. |
train_991 | Joan: Ann! Don't you see the children are making so much noise here? Why don't you keep them occupied and out their mother's hair?
Ann: OK! What about taking them outside and flying a kite.
Joan: Good idea! Well, Joan, I have something important to tell you. | Joan thinks the children are noisy. Ann suggests taking them outside. |
train_992 | Caitrin: Why have you stopped production?
Casper: We've had a few problems. One of the bolts has worked loose and a blade has snapped off.
Caitrin: OK. Make sure the power is switched off then tighten up all the bolts on the unit and replace the broken blade. Why is there oil all over the floor?
Casper: I think the val... | Casper tells Caitrin the reason why the production stopped and there's oil over the floor. Caitrin asks Casper how to deal with it. |
train_993 | Feynman Black: Can I help you?
Andi: Yes. I want to make a plane reservation to Shanghai, China.
Feynman Black: May I have your name, please?
Andi: Feynman Black. I want to leave on October 15th.
Feynman Black: OK. Let me see. Air China has a flight on October 15th at 10:00 in the morning.
Andi: Well, I need an economy... | Feynman Black helps Black reserve a single economy plane ticket to Shanghai, leaving on October 15th at 10. |
train_994 | Zina: Hi, Dave. This is Zina.
Dave: Zina? Zina the Snake?
Zina: I got your e-mail a couple of months back.
Dave: Yeah? Which one was that?
Zina: The one that said, You're a creep. From me you won't hear another peep. I hope you wreck your jeep.
Dave: Right. That one. Did it work? | Zina describes the details of the email Dave sent to her. |
train_995 | Jane: Home at last. Tonight we have a lot of homework though.
Breanne: Are you saying we don't have time to watch our favorite show tonight? Jane, you know I really don't like our teacher all that much. He gives far too much homework. He criticizes me in front of everyone all the time.
Jane: To tell the truth, I don't ... | Both Jane and Breanne don't like their teacher, but they soon realize it's not right to talk about their teacher like this behind his back. |
train_996 | Rudd: There will be another sandstorm here tomorrow.
Janine: It's the fourth one this year. Isn't it horrible.
Rudd: Yes. We should plant more trees and grass to stop the sand from spreading.
Janine: It may take many years for the trees to grow. I hope people will stop cutting down trees.
Rudd: But we need the wood.
Ja... | In terms of the sandstorm, Rudd prefers to plant more trees and grass, but Janine thinks stopping cutting down trees is quicker. |
train_997 | Sybila: I had prepared dinner for eight people before Mary called and said that she and her husband could not make it.
Brooke: That's all right. I am just going to tell you I have invited Tom and his girlfriend. | Brooke invites two people that fill the absence of Sybila's dinner. |
train_998 | Isabelita: Hey Claire, you've been really quiet these last few days. Is something wrong?
Claire: I've been really stressed. It's the end of the year and I've got so much stuff to do! I feel like I'm drowning in work.
Isabelita: Well, stress is a real thing. It's not an imaginary condition.
Claire: It's seriously aff... | Claire is pretty stressed and the stress seriously affects her life. Isabelita comforts her that stress is a part of the human condition and Claire's stress about the paper is similar to their ancestors' stress about the environment, which is called flight or fight responses. |
train_999 | Marian: Hoo, I'm getting tired, Jeanine, been a long day.
Jeanine: I'm not quitting yet. You know my favourite slogan, don't you?
Marian: Yeah, I know. Shop till you drop.
Jeanine: Right!
Marian: I'm getting a little short on cash. Let's just window shop a little.
Jeanine: Ok.
Marian: Hey, Jeanine, get a load of ... | Marian and Jeanine are shopping, but Marian is tired and short on cash. Marian then finds a beautiful dress and Jeanine got Marian covered. |
train_1000 | Stacie: do you like animals? I really like dogs.
Bellina: so do i. I don't like cats.
Stacie: why? I think cats are ok.
Bellina: I can't bear being near cats. They don't seem to like me either.
Stacie: I like wild animals. I don't like spiders and snakes. I think spiders and snakes are disgusting.
Bellina: I'm fon... | Stacie and Bellina are sharing their different attitudes towards different animals. They have opposite preferences of some animals, like snacks and mice. |
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