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train_9101 | Tomiko: Welcome to the National Post. How may I help you?
Jenette: Hi, I would like to send this package to China, and these postcards as well.
Tomiko: Very well. You will need some stamps for the postcards and I need to weigh that package.
Jenette: How much is this going to cost?
Tomiko: Well, it depends. Do you want ... | Tomiko assists Jenette in sending a package and postcards to China. Jenette decides to go with priority since there's no rush and asks Jenette to be careful with the package. |
train_9102 | Vibhu: What can I do for you, sir?
Tim Green: I am Tim Green in Room 1021 and I want a wake-up call at five thirty AM tomorrow.
Vibhu: Yes, I see. five thirty AM Mr. Green, Room 1021.
Tim Green: I want to change my wake-up time.
Vibhu: Ok, could you tell me your room number and your name?
Tim Green: Tim, in Room 1021.
... | Tim Green calls Tim Green twice to change the wake-up call from 5:30 to 6:30 am. |
train_9103 | Anstice: Mmmm. . . This apartment seems a little expensive. Do you have any cheap studios?
Sim: Actually, the one-bedroom is the only vacant apartment right now.
Anstice: Do you think any studios will open up soon?
Sim: No, not for a few months. | Anstice thinks the apartment's expensive, but Sim says it's the only vacant. |
train_9104 | Joyann: What do you think are the main causes of war today?
Idaline: I'd say the main reason is poverty. Countries and their people get frustrated because they have so little. If their neighbors have some resources, they try to steal them by military force.
Joyann: It seems that a lot of wars nowadays are really civil ... | Idaline thinks the main cause of war today is poverty, and Joyann says most wars are civil wars. Idaline thinks Joyann's methods to end the war sound easy, but it's harder to make peace in reality. |
train_9105 | Gregor: I think you made the right choice, coming to us. We have a wide selection of vehicles you can choose from.
Ollie: I would like to rent a car with a good stereo.
Gregor: All our cars have stereos in them. Stereos, air conditioning. It's all standard with us.
Ollie: Good. I am here visiting my girlfriend. I want ... | Ollie comes to visit his girlfriend and wants to rent a car with a good stereo. Gregor suggests he rent a Porsche from them at the same price as their standard car |
train_9106 | Corrie: Hi, I'm home! Can you double that recipe? I ran into an old friend after work and invited him for dinner.
Rhonda: No problem. Who is it? Anyone I know?
Corrie: I don't think so. Do you remember Bob Gain from Tulsa?
Rhonda: That name doesn't ring a bell. But tell me more.
Corrie: He was on the diving team with m... | Corrie asks Rhonda to double the recipe since Corrie invited Bob, an old friend who saved Corrie's life one time, for dinner. |
train_9107 | Easton: Fred, is it a good time to talk with you?
Fred: Sure, what's the matter?
Easton: As you know, I have accepted three new programs in our company this year, but I am not sure I can do my work well. And right now my dilemma is that I can not find a person whom I can trust for these three programs.
Fred: What do yo... | Fred accepts three new programs and wants Fred to help finish these programs. Fred is worried whether he can do it because he is busy in market development, and Fred persuades him. |
train_9108 | Ashlan: excuse me ; is this seat taken?
Carson: no. It's all yours.
Ashlan: thank you very much. My name is Ashlan. It's nice to meet you.
Carson: Carson. It's nice to mee you, too.
Ashlan: the weather is so warm for December, don't you think?
Carson: it is unusually warm. I blame it on global warming.
Ashlan: global w... | Ashlan sits next to Carson and they begin chatting with each other. Ashlan tells him she is from China, and Carson was in China once and he likes Chinese food. They both think it's a nice talk. |
train_9109 | Hank Cousins: Hello, fire service.
Lefty: Oh, I'm ringing because I think there's a fire in the house opposite. Smoke is coming out of the upstairs windows.
Hank Cousins: Can you give me your name and address and telephone number, please?
Lefty: Yes, Hank Cousins, 17 Mallett Street, Alford.
Hank Cousins: I'm sorry. Can... | Hank Cousins calls Hank Cousins because he thinks there's a fire in the house opposite. Lefty asks him to warn the people living next door. |
train_9110 | Tom Davis: Hello, this is Tom Davis. I have an appointment with Dr. Jones at eight o'clock this morning, but I'm afraid I'll be half an hour late.
Dr. Jones: That's all right. Dr. Jones doesn't have another appointment until nine o'clock. | Tom will be 30 minutes late for the appointment with Dr. Jones. |
train_9111 | Caleb: How time flies! The winter holidays are coming next week.
Sher: Yes, do you have any plans?
Caleb: Certainly. I want to go to Egypt. What about you?
Sher: I'm afraid I can go nowhere. I failed my English exam. You know my parents are so strict with me.
Caleb: Bad luck!
Sher: I see. Is Egypt an African country? I... | Caleb is going to Egypt to see Pyramid and Aswan Dam by flight during the winter holidays, while Sher cannot go anywhere because Sher failed the English exam. |
train_9112 | Bridgette: Hello, Mary. Why are you standing here?
Mary: I'm waiting for a bus. The buses are so full at this time of the day.
Bridgette: Sure. Where are you going? I don't think this is your way home.
Mary: You are right. I'm going for a walk in the park.
Bridgette: Going for a walk even after along day's work?
Mary: ... | Mary tells Bridgette she is waiting for a bus to the park because she enjoys walking alone in the park. |
train_9113 | Adena: I heard you got a new roommate. What's he like?
Mariel: Yeah, Bob moved in last week. He is a nice guy and so far everything is cool except his girlfriend.
Adena: Oh? What's wrong with his girlfriend?
Mariel: She came to see him last weekend. She is a nice girl but there's something wrong with her voice. I tried... | Mariel tells Adena Mariel's roommate Bob is good but his girlfriend's voice is terrible. Mariel wants to pull off the invitation from them for the dinner. |
train_9114 | Jack: Hi, Kate. Have you any plans for the weekend?
Kate: Yeah, I'm really excited, Jack. I'm going up to New York City for a couple of days.
Jack: My roommate's going to New York, too. Are you driving? Maybe you two could ride together.
Kate: No, I'm going to take a train to the Plain Station. I've already got my tick... | Kate tells Jack she is going to New York by train at the weekend to visit a friend she met last summer and they are going to hear an opera. |
train_9115 | Nona: how's it going?
Joell: I'm in a really good mood, actually. How about you?
Nona: to be honest, I'm a bit fed up.
Joell: what's wrong?
Nona: well, my boyfriend was supposed to call me last night, but he never did.
Joell: that's too bad. I'm sure there's a logical explaination for it. Don't be too upset about ... | Nona tells Joell that she is extremely annoyed because her boyfriend didn't phone her last night that he promised. Nona thinks ending the relationship will make herself happier in the long run and Joell suggests Nona call him and dump him now. |
train_9116 | Kelley: May I take your order?
Athene: I'd like to see the menu, please.
Kelley: Oh, I'm so sorry. I thought you had one. Here you are.
Athene: Don't you have any Chinese food?
Kelley: I'm afraid we don't. But I'm sure you'll enjoy our lunch special. | Kelley gives Athene the menu and recommends their lunch special. |
train_9117 | Willard: For the 100th anniversary of the opening of the library we are going to have a party.
Quincy: That's a wonderful way to celebrate this grand old library!
Willard: I hoped you would be willing to brainstorm with me for party ideas.
Quincy: That is right up my alley. You say party and I'm there.
Willard: Per... | Willard invites Quincy to brainstorm for the party ideas to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the opening of the library. |
train_9118 | Seth: I found out when Jim's birthday is. It's this Friday.
Judith: Let's plan a surprise party for him!
Seth: Can you spread the word and ask everyone to bring some kind of snack food?
Judith: That's easy. Anything else?
Seth: Will you call his wife and let her know so that if she is available, she can come too?
... | Seth and Judith are planning a surprise birthday party for Jim this Friday. |
train_9119 | Andrea: Any plans tonight?
Joline: Not really, do you?
Andrea: Well, I am wondering if we took a hang-out for a drink or something. You know, I just came back from a really tough interview. I was quite nervous during the interview. I really want to have the job. Right now, I am still a little on the edge. I am not su... | Andrea invites Joline to take a hang-out after the tough interview. Andrea thinks Andrea did well in the paper exams but the interview wasn't as expected so Andrea is worried about it. |
train_9120 | Lucian: Did you set your clock forward for daylight savings time?
Oren: What? Why do we have to do that?
Lucian: Well, at the start of the spring we usually have more daylight in the mornings and less in the afternoon. This is basically due to our position on the planet and the rotation of the earth. In any case, to ... | Lucian tells Oren due to their position on the planet they have to compensate daylight by moving clocks forward in the spring, and there's a huge time difference between LA and Beijing because they are in west and east of the GMT zone, respectively. |
train_9121 | Nils: Here are the leads from last week's exhibit as a trade show. There are about forty or so that are hot. You should contact them immediately, in the next twenty-four hours if you can. The rest are categorized according to potential and interest. You can see we've got our hot stack, our warm stack, our lukewarms, an... | Nils asks Janith to contact the leads in the next 24 hours and just make sure the hot leads are contracted right away since they have spent a huge marketing budget to find these leads. |
train_9122 | Lorelle: Hi! I see you are having fun with your new computer and internet connection.
Glynnis: There's so much I want to do. I've just finished sending lots of emails to friends and family all over the world. I just ran a search for music to download.
Lorelle: I can give you the name of a few useful website to visit.... | Glynnis are having fun with Glynnis's new computer and Lorelle will give Glynnis some useful websites. Lorelle suggests Glynnis be careful not to give out the email address very often and Glynnis knows not to share confidential information either. Lorelle also tells Glynnis how to add a web page to Lorelle's list of fa... |
train_9123 | Arlyne: Waiter, a table for two please.
Waiter: Yes, this way please.
Arlyne: Can we see the menu please?
Waiter: Here you are.
Arlyne: What's good today?
Waiter: I recommend crisp beef and fried duck.
Arlyne: We don't want that. Well, perhaps we'll begin with mushroom soup and follow with some seafood and chips.... | Waiter assists Arlyne in ordering food. Arlyne wants to pay for the bill but Keene prefers to split the bill. |
train_9124 | New Zealand: Gosh, another stop. It seems the cars ahead of us have to stop every two minutes, It's no quicker than a bus.
Konstantin: That's true. During rush hours, taxis are just as quick as buses.
New Zealand: It was silly of me to have taken a taxi.
Konstantin: At least, it can free you from the crowd. By the w... | New Zealand complains the taxi is not quicker than a bus. Then New Zealand talks with Konstantin about overseas visitors in New Zealand. |
train_9125 | Nela: I don't understand why you always look so happy, so energetic. It seems like you've got good news everyday.
Byron: Really? Do I look happy all the time?
Nela: All I know is you look quite differently from other teachers.
Byron: Oh, do you know why? Actually, it's easy. Because I always exercise. My exercise, I... | Byron tells Nela Byron always does exercise, so Byron always looks happy. Byron thinks Chinese students need more exercise to have a good memory and Byron suggests Nela do whatever Nela likes for exercise. |
train_9126 | Claudelle: When will I get the decoration materials?
Virge: Usually, we make the delivery every Tuesday afternoon.
Claudelle: Well, I won't be at home then. I usually work in the afternoon, but you can put the materials in the downstairs bookstore.
Virge: No problem. And what is your address?
Claudelle: I live on the t... | Claudelle asks Virge to leave the decoration materials in the downstairs bookstore when delivered, and Claudelle will pay $96 by Wechat Pay. |
train_9127 | Zhulin: Hello?
Anitra: Hello, is that Zhulin?
Zhulin: Yes, speaking.
Anitra: Oh hello. I'm a student and I have a question. Well, a friend of mine is studying in the UK now and she is worried about returning to China after her studies. She's worried that there are no job opportunities for her here. Do you have any advi... | Anitra calls Zhulin to ask for some advice for Anitra's friend who is worried about the job opportunities when returning to China after her studies abroad. Zhulin says she will find a good job. |
train_9128 | Bob: Hi, Jennie. How do you like the university?
Jennie: Hello, Bob. I like it very much.
Bob: Have you started your classes yet?
Jennie: I have been to two lectures, chemistry and history.
Bob: Well, how were they?
Jennie: They were very large. I'm not used to 300 students in class.
Bob: My lectures have been large to... | Jennie and Bob have been to lectures at university and some classes are large, so they think the campus is big. |
train_9129 | Neale: Morning, Mr. Johnson. Do you need some more medication?
Mr. Johnson: No, my leg is feeling fine actually. But this bed is really uncomfortable.
Neale: You told me that you'd like to be able to move and control it yourself.
Mr. Johnson: That's true. But I don't know how to use it. This controller is huge and ther... | Johnson feels the bed is uncomfortable, so Neale tells him to use the buttons to control the different parts of the bed but not to press the emergency call button. |
train_9130 | Rachel: Rachel, I've looked all over for the copies we need to hand out during our presentation. I can't find them anywhere.
Kelsey: Oh, that's terrible. The presentation kicks off in only 20 minutes. Did you check everywhere?
Rachel: Yeah, my desk, your desk. I even went back to the copy machine to see if I left them ... | Rachel asks Rachel to call John now to get make new copies for presentation. |
train_9131 | Golden Time Hotel: Hello, Golden Time Hotel.
Spiros: Hello. I want to know if there are any rooms available in your hotel?
Golden Time Hotel: Sure, we have plenty of rooms now.
Spiros: That's good, I want to book 3 single rooms and 2 double rooms.
Golden Time Hotel: What are your requirements?
Spiros: The single rooms ... | Golden Time Hotel assists Spiros in booking 3 single rooms and 2 double rooms next to each other from next Tuesday until Friday. |
train_9132 | Mr. Bergeron: I think you know already that I want to discuss the represention for your alarm clocks.
Mrs. Miller: Yes, Mr. Bergeron. You mentioned that in your letter. To tell you the truth, your proposal surprised us.
Mr. Bergeron: Is that so? Anyhow I want to go over the details with you in person, so you can give m... | Mr. Bergeron wants to get the European market sales agency of Mrs. Miller's clocks and wants a commission of 10%. Mrs. Miller thinks Mr. Bergeron's team has no idea about the annual turnover so she refuses Mr. Bergeron's suggestion but will still carry on their business relationship without the agreement and will give ... |
train_9133 | George Lee: I'd like a double room.
Anson: Do you have a reservation?
George Lee: Yes, I called you last week from New York. My name is George Lee.
Anson: Wait a second, PLS. Yes, Mr. Lee, we have a room reserved for you. How long do you plan to stay?
George Lee: Probably two days. My wife will join me tomorrow. Then w... | George Lee reserved a double room and plans to stay for two days. Anson tells him details of his room and helps him to check in. Anson also tells George the location of the restaurant. |
train_9134 | Carmelita: Good morning, sir. Are you checking out now?
Steven Smith: Yes. Steven Smith, room 609.
Carmelita: Fine. This is your bill, Mr. Smith. Four nights at 100 dollars each, and here are the meals that you had in our hotel. That makes a total of 660 dollars.
Steven Smith: Can I pay by credit card?
Carmelita: Certa... | Steven Smith checks out at the hotel with Carmelita's help and pays the bill by credit card. Then he leaves his luggage there for a while. |
train_9135 | Maressa: I'd like to apply for a credit card. Can you help me with my application?
Marsiella: I'd be glad to.
Maressa: I'm afraid that I don't have a credit history. I just came to this country.
Marsiella: Do you have an account with this bank?
Maressa: I'm afraid not.
Marsiella: In that case I highly recommend you app... | Maressa wants to apply for a credit card and Marsiella recommends Maressa apply for a savings and checking account and introduces the credit card in detail. |
train_9136 | Brett: What type of people do you work with most effectively?
Bartlett: I tend to work well with people who are confident and straightforward. It ' s more difficult for me to be around timid people, because I move quickly and I am decisive.
Brett: What things impress you in your colleagues?
Bartlett: I admire and work ... | Brett is asking Bartlett questions about works. Bartlett tends to work well with people who are confident and straightforward and admires people who are of good character and integrity. Bartlett doesn't like to get feedback in front of others. Bartlett also describes how Bartlett organizes for major projects, an experi... |
train_9137 | Mr. Zhang: Good morning, Mr. Zhang, this is Jimmy calling from Polaroid Company.
Nigel: Hi, Jimmy, good morning.
Mr. Zhang: I regret to tell you that the position of Sales Manager has gone to another person.
Nigel: I see.
Mr. Zhang: We really believe that you are a highly qualified person. But the other candidate has s... | Jimmy is calling Mr. Zhang to tell him the position has gone to another experienced person. Mr. Zhang hopes Jimmy's company can reconsider the decision. |
train_9138 | Stacee: Nice and warm again, isn't it?
Molly: Oh, it's lovely. Think of the nasty weather we had last week.
Stacee: How are you these days?
Molly: Fine, thank you. And you?
Stacee: Fine today, though a bit under the weather last week. | Stacee and Molly are talking about the recent weather. |
train_9139 | Mollie: He has a long head, I bet he will do well in his business.
Brooks: He does, he started five years ago and now ends up the richest among us.
Mollie: When we were students, he was no good in any subject.
Brooks: It seemed to be useless to study well when we were young if we examine his case. | Mollie and Brooks are talking about their richest classmate who didn't study well. |
train_9140 | Reiko: Oh, please! Don't be so old-fashioned! It's totally safe.
Sinclair: I sure hope you didn't trust anyone with your credit card number.
Reiko: All I did so far was make a bid on the Buddha. It was easy!
Sinclair: Easy? Ha!! It was easy for them to cheat you!!
Reiko: Oh, come on! I just gave them my e-mail, my addr... | Sinclair is afraid of Reiko being cheated by others of Reiko's credit card number. |
train_9141 | Laurie: I haven't seen Bill lately. How is he?
Bill: He's still pretty sick.
Laurie: That's too bad. What does he have?
Bill: We don't know, but he's going to the doctor tomorrow.
Laurie: Let me know if there's anything I can do.
Bill: Thanks a lot. I'll tell him. | Laurie asks Bill about Bill's health and cares for him. |
train_9142 | Aurie: The results of the poll show Bill Clinton's approval rating has gone up in his second term. Do you find that interesting?
Bill Clinton: Well, I think Clinton deserves high marks for doing his job generally, but he may get low marks for his honesty and personal image.
Aurie: That is exactly what the poll shows. A... | Aurie and Bill Clinton are discussing the poll data about Bill Clinton's approval rating. They both think Clinton is a good president. |
train_9143 | David: David, why don't you clean your room?
Catlin: I am not in the mood.
David: Why are you feeling depress?
Catlin: I was told my girlfriend was speaking ill of me. It's a real letdown.
David: I don't think she would do such a thing.
Catlin: But she did and it made me disappointed.
David: Oh, cheer up! A girlfriend ... | David feels depressed because his girlfriend spoke ill of him and David comforts him. |
train_9144 | Lanny: What? I don't get it. . .
Hendrika: Many of the slower dances are danced to the lyrics of tragedies. He meant that you turned it into a comedy.
Lanny: Well, I'm glad I made everyone happy.
Hendrika: He meant it in a good way. You added a little spice to the performance.
Lanny: I'm glad you guys all have such a g... | Lanny danced comically and Hendrika expresses it in a humorous way. |
train_9145 | Jocelyne: How was your job at the state owned enterprise?
Ephraim: Oh, I no longer work there. I'm working with a multi-national corporation.
Jocelyne: You changed jobs again? Why do you move so frequently?
Ephraim: I want to try different things before I find the one I really like.
Jocelyne: Why don't you stick with o... | Ephraim changes jobs frequently to try and learn different things and now Ephraim is satisfied with the current job. |
train_9146 | Kelsey: Do you know what the BBS is?
Ed: Sure.
Kelsey: Tell me then.
Ed: BBS means Bulletin Board Service.
Kelsey: Oh, I see, but what's it used for?
Ed: A lot of things!
Kelsey: Tell me in details.
Ed: Okay. BBS, an online service, offers a wide variety of online games, files, one-on-one chat, message areas, private m... | Ed is telling Kelsey about Bulletin Board Service. Kelsey wants to try later. |
train_9147 | Mariette: What's wrong?
Becca: I have a headache. These past few days I've been living off painkillers. Man, I feel like my head is going to explode.
Mariette: You should get acupuncture treatment. My mom was always having headache issues and it was acupuncture that cured her.
Becca: The results are too slow. On top of... | Becca suggests Mariette getting acupuncture treatment to treat Mariette's bad headache but Becca is afraid of needles. Then Becca suggests Mariette trying scraping or cupping but Becca prefers to take painkillers. |
train_9148 | Jinny: Excuse me, you look lost. Can I help you?
Nonnah: Oh, Thank you. I'm looking for the train station.
Jinny: Right. Let me see. You go straight down here and turn right.
Nonnah: Right? OK, got it.
Jinny: Then take the next left then the next right. Are you with me?
Nonnah: Next left then right? OK. | Nonnah is telling Jinny how to get to the train station. |
train_9149 | Ethan: ok, so what have you got in store for me tonight?
Greg: I'm really sorry, Ethan. I tried so hard, but I'm afraid I could't find a Dutch restaurant in town. The best I could do was a German one about 15 minutes from here.
Ethan: what? I don't understand.
Greg: I though you said you wanted to have Dutch food?
Etha... | Ethan hasn't realized the meaning of 'go Dutch' and failed to find Dutch food. Then Greg tells Ethan it means to split the bill. |
train_9150 | Zsazsa: John, you have done a good job. Our new series computer is appreciated by the guests. They intend to sign contracts with our company. You really did a good job.
John: Thank you. I can't imagine the design of the new computer is so popular among computer users.
Zsazsa: Hah, as the sale department director of our... | Zsazsa thinks John did a good job as customers appreciate the design of the new computer but John feels nervous about the talk with his manager. Zsazsa advises John to be confident. |
train_9151 | Orrin: What seems to be the problem?
Nonah: My stomach hurts, Doctor.
Orrin: Has this been a problem before?
Nonah: Yes.
Orrin: For how long?
Nonah: I have had it on and off for the past three years. It's just gotten much worse these past two weeks.
Orrin: Do you only feel this way when you stomach is empty?
Nonah: Aft... | Nonah tells the doctor about the stomachache. The doctor thinks it might be a duodenal ulcer but more tests will be needed and then tells Nonah it's not serious. |
train_9152 | Florette: Have you got any certificate of technical qualification?
Octavia: Yes, I have obtained an accountant's qualification and a driver's license.
Florette: How long did it take you to get your driver's license?
Octavia: I spent a year to get my license. | Octavia has obtained an accountant's qualification and a driver's license. |
train_9153 | Lettie: Don't throw paper on the floor, Bill.
Bill: Where shall I put it, miss?
Lettie: Put it in the waste-paper basket, please.
Bill: But Peter and Tony put all their paper in the basket a few moments ago. Now it's full.
Lettie: In that case, take the basket outside and empty it.
Bill: Yes, miss.
Lettie: Where did yo... | Lettie teaches Bill to throw paper properly and asks him to empty the basket. Bill empties it in the playground and Lettie asks him to pick it up. |
train_9154 | Webb: Are you through with your meal?
Roberta: Yes, we are. Could we have the check please?
Webb: Here you go. I can take care of it here when you are already.
Roberta: Do you accept checks?
Webb: No, I'm sorry we don't. We accept credit cards and cash.
Roberta: Well, I don't have any cash with me, I'll have to put it ... | Checks are not accepted at Webb's restaurant so Roberta pays the bill by credit card. |
train_9155 | Goddard: Hello, back already? That was quick!
Sib: Yes, luckily our office is just down the street.
Goddard: Great. I shall also need a copy of your own ID and the Warrant Letter, you can fill in one here.
Sib: Oh, I see.
Goddard: Next time, you can get one from the counter over there. Or before you come in, you can do... | Goddard is telling Sib about the needed things and convenient ways. |
train_9156 | Ina: We have the capital ready. Right now I am looking at three different companies to produce our products. And your company, Mr. Chen, seems to me to be the best for what we want.
Mr. Chen: I appreciate your remarks. And we are always happy to do more business. But, you know, if we take on a contract to produce new p... | Ina looks for Mr. Chen's company to produce Hello Kitty-related products. Mr. Chen asks Ina about the details of the products and is not confident to give a good price. Ina then explains that Ina just wants an estimated price. |
train_9157 | Eileen: She's a Persian. She has papers and everything. Not like a street dog.
Andi: Cats chase mice, don't they?
Eileen: And bugs. They can catch anything.
Andi: Do you have to walk a cat?
Eileen: No, they use litter boxes or go outside by themselves. Thev're so smart.
Andi: But then you have to change the litter box.... | Eileen and Andi are talking about a Persian cat's habits. |
train_9158 | Jack: Do you think I should join the basketball team, Mary?
Mary: Why not? If I were you, I certainly would.
Jack: But I'm afraid it'll take up too much of my time.
Mary: As the saying goes, work while you work, play while play. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, you know?
Jack: Hmm, you're right. | Jack is asking Mary for suggestions about whether to join the basketball team. |
train_9159 | Jameson: Welcome to our company.
Amelina: I really love this kind of atmosphere.
Jameson: An impressive officer is vital to the image projected by the company.
Amelina: There are people everywhere. What's that girl doing?
Jameson: She is dealing with customers and driving up new business. The guy next to her is in char... | Amelina appreciates the atmosphere of Jameson's company and asks Jameson for more details about Jameson's company. |
train_9160 | Quinlan: Good morning, I am here for my interview.
Mr. Gotcha: Hello, nice to meet you. I'm Mr. Gotcha. Have any trouble finding the place?
Quinlan: No problem.
Mr. Gotcha: So why don't you tell me why you are interested in changing positions?
Quinlan: Unfortunately, our company is shutting down due to the economy.
Mr.... | Mr. Gotcha is interviewing Quinlan and asks Quinlan about Quinlan's strengths and biggest weakness. |
train_9161 | Waylen: What are you reading?
Cindi: It is a book written by a guy who was born without arms or legs.
Waylen: What? So, how does he get around?
Cindi: He can actually walk pretty well, but he can't move that fast. He also has an assistant who helps him. He is actually quite successful.
Waylen: He must have worked prett... | Cindi tells Waylen about how a guy who was born without arms or legs manages to get around and stay positive. |
train_9162 | Dane: Mary's birthday is coming. What shall we buy for her?
Mary: Is a pen OK?
Dane: Er... She has lots of pens. What about getting her a bicycle?
Mary: Oh, no. We can't afford it. Let's get her a book. She loves reading very much.
Dane: That's a good idea. | Dane and Mary decide to send Mary a book as a birthday gift. |
train_9163 | Giordano: Do you feel like going to the cinema?
Josee: Oh, yes. What kind of films do you like?
Giordano: Well, I like all sorts of films, but my favorite sorts are those like Star Wars. You know, the fantasy, special effect ones that you can escape into another world. I also like mystery film, do you like mystery film... | Giordano invites Josee to go to the cinema and they talk about different types of films. They decide to call the ABC for the film schedule. |
train_9164 | Dr. Brown: Miss Smith, I told Dr. Brown that I would call him in the Houston office at ten o'clock by their time. Please find out the time difference for me so that I'll know when to place the call.
Miss Smith: It's two hours earlier in Houston, sir. I know without looking it up because my sister lives there. | Dr. Brown asks Miss Smith about the time difference between here and Houston. |
train_9165 | Faunie: Today I'm interviewing nine-year old Catherine about her feelings on how people can help save the environment. So, Catherine, how call we save the environment?
Catherine: By saving water.
Faunie: Well, how can we do that?
Catherine: By not using too much water when we wash dishes, take a bath, and when we do ot... | Faunie is interviewing nine-year-old Catherine on how people save the environment. Catherine suggests people saving water, throwing rubbish carefully and saving paper. |
train_9166 | Ben: Hi, Ben, we're having a party tonight. Do you want to come and join us? You can bring your girlfriend.
Benita: Well, actually, Camilla and I are breaking up.
Ben: What happened? Did you have an argument?
Benita: No. She is really a very nice girl.
Ben: Yeah, she is. She is pretty, caring, and easy-going. And she's... | Ben tells Ben that he and Camilla are breaking up because Camilla is possessive but doesn't know how to tell her. They both think Camilla will be hurt. |
train_9167 | Venkat: It's said that John's broken up.
Sorcha: Really? But his wife has always waited on him hand and foot.
Venkat: I hear that John's leading a double wife.
Sorcha: It's very bad of him to cheat on a lady like his wife. | Venkat tells Sorcha that John has broken up because of an extramarital affair. |
train_9168 | Marquita: I am very interested in a new apartment near the Tianxing Plaza, but the price is very high, I really can't afford it.
Leesa: How much is it for each square meter? How large is the apartment?
Marquita: It's 7500 yuan per square meter, and I really like the one with three bedrooms and a large living room. It... | Marquita is interested in a new apartment but the price is high. Leesa suggests Marquita applying for a loan from the bank to buy the apartment. |
train_9169 | Alaine: How's your father been?
Randene: He's been out of work for a couple of days.
Alaine: What's wrong with him?
Randene: He has a bad cold.
Alaine: Well, tell him to take it easy and that I hope he feels better.
Randene: Thanks. I'll tell him. | Alaine asks about Randene's father's health and hopes Randene's father feels better. |
train_9170 | Lamont: Here we are this is my favorite place.
Stafani: How many times have you been here?
Lamont: I've never counted.
Stafani: I would like to sit near the window.
Lamont: Please be seated. It's my treat today.
Stafani: Thank you.
Lamont: It's so busy here.
Stafani: Fast food restaurants are popular now.
Lamon... | Lamont treats Stafani at a busy fast food restaurant and helps Stafani order the food. |
train_9171 | Neale: How was the airplane ride yesterday?
Dorette: It couldn't be worse. It was a 12-hour flight and the couple sitting next to me kept talking all the time.
Neale: That was really annoying! Why didn't you listen to some music?
Dorette: My ears ached when I listen to music, so I had to stop listening to music.
Neale:... | Dorette felt bad because the couple sitting next to Neale kept talking. Dorette could not listen to music or watch a movie because of earache and went to see a doctor. |
train_9172 | Holiday Inn: Hello. Holiday Inn. May help you?
Ruby: Yes, I'd like to book a room for 2 on the seventh of June.
Holiday Inn: OK. Let me check. Well, would you like a smoking or non-smoking room?
Ruby: Well, how much is the non-smoking room?
Holiday Inn: $80, plus the 10% room tax.
Ruby: OK, that'll be fine.
Holiday Inn... | Holiday Inn helps Ruby book a non-smoking room for two on June seventh. |
train_9173 | Ardath: Hello, Cheetah Express Delivery Service. How may I help you?
Jaleh: Hello, I'm waiting for a package sent from your office in Chicago. The package number is XYZ9876.
Ardath: I see. My computer says we sent it on December thirteenth and it was in Des Moines on the fourteenth. You should have received it in Saint... | Ardath from the delivery company helps Jaleh track an unreceived package and apologises to Jaleh for delaying. |
train_9174 | Durand: What do you do exactly?
Tobie: I work for a travel company. I arrange tours.
Durand: How do you like it?
Tobie: I like it very much. I like traveling around the world but I work long hours. I feel tired sometimes, but I never think it boring. And what do you do?
Durand: I study history in Lincoln University.
To... | Tobie works for a travel company and likes his job. Durand studies history in Lincoln University and would like to know Tobie's sister. |
train_9175 | Bob: Hi Bob. Did you talk to all of the witnesses to the car accident?
Merrill: Yes, an old lady was standing on the street corner when the accident happened. She said that it was the red cars fault. It was driving very fast and then quickly stopped when the traffic light changed.
Bob: What did the kids say?
Merrill: T... | Bob talked to all the witnesses who had different descriptions. The old lady thought it was the red car's fault while Mr. Bates thought it was the blue car's. Mr. Jones mentioned a dog while the children didn't see anything. |
train_9176 | Brandy: Why do you want to spend your summer days in a mountain village? It's so far away and lonely.
Michaella: I think a mountain village is splendid.
Brandy: I don't think so. It's too small.
Michaella: But it has fresh air and it's nicer than a big town.
Brandy: I think a big town is more lively.
Michaella: Still I... | Michaella prefers to spend summer days in a mountain village to get fresh air while Brandy likes big towns. |
train_9177 | Justin: Do you know there was a new art exhibition in the city?
Clemmie: No, I don't, is it being held at the City Exhibition Center?
Justin: I thought it was there at first or at one of the popular art galleries, but no, and you would never guess where it is.
Clemmie: Come on, tell me.
Justin: It's taking place inside... | Justin tells Clemmie the art exhibition is helding inside the Metropolitan Shopping Center with a painting section, a photography section, a sculpture section, and a video section. |
train_9178 | Irvin: What are you going to do after you leave school?
Timothea: I plan to go to university, but first I want to take a year off to get some work experience abroad.
Irvin: Great. A trip abroad can help you learn more about the world and introduce you to new people and experiences. But it will cost a fortune to go abro... | Timothea plans to take a year off to travel abroad so Timothea works at a supermarket to save money. |
train_9179 | Kathi: Right, what next?
Paul: What about this box of toys? The kids are too old for them now.
Kathi: Actually, I'm going to give those to my sisters' kids.
Paul: OK, so those go in the pile with the records.
Kathi: No, the pile with the books.
Paul: And what about all these old letters?
Kathi: OK, I'll throw those awa... | Kathi and Paul are sorting out some useless things to different piles and plan to give away some of them to others who might use them. |
train_9180 | Antonino: When asked about their impressions of their university life, many students expressed disappointment. So professor Smith, could you explain how it happens?
professor Smith: Well, after their highly controlled high school lives, the students were having difficulty adjusting to the free time in the university. W... | Professor Smith thinks that the students feel disappointed about university life because of having difficulty adjusting to the free time in the university. Smith also suggests these students getting used to the life and making decisions themselves. |
train_9181 | Ariel: I ' Ve come to hear about your offer for bristles.
Kennedy: We have the offer ready for you. Let me see... here it is. 100 cases Houston Bristles, 57 mm, at 10 pounds sterling per kilogram, C. I. F European Main Ports, for shipment in June 2001. The offer is valid for five days.
Ariel: Why, your price has soared... | Kennedy offers Ariel 100 cases Houston Bristles at 10 pounds per kilogram. Ariel finds the price has soared 25% higher than last year and cannot accept the price. Kennedy says the reason why Kennedy makes Ariel a firm offer at this price is because of their long-standing relationship. Ariel finally accepts. |
train_9182 | Madam: What a pity you are leaving so soon. I wish you could stay a few more days. Sir, can you deliver a speech for us?
Mr. James: Dear friends. Here, I wish to say a word of thanks for holding this send-off party for me. Actually I didn't expect at all for this. I owe a lot to all of you here. It's been 5 days since ... | Madam asks Mr. James to deliver a speech at his send-off party. They would like to meet each other in the near future. |
train_9183 | Hendrik: Good morning, can I help you?
Marshall: I want to American breakfast with fried eggs sunny side up.
Hendrik: What kind of juice do you prefer, sir?
Marshall: Breakfast juice and please make my coffee very strong.
Hendrik: Yes, sir. American breakfast with fried eggs sunny side up. Breakfast juice and black cof... | Hendrik serves Marshall to order an American breakfast, breakfast juice, and strong coffee. Marshall also orders juice for the minibar. |
train_9184 | Lamar: Hi, who has the remote control?
Judith: I do. Why, do you want me to change the channel?
Lamar: Yes, please. I can't stand watching the channel any more.
Judith: I think they have pretty good programmes. But I'll change it if you really want.
Lamar: Put it on Channel 5, OK?
Judith: Oh, I hate Channel 5. I'd rath... | Lamar wants Judith to change to channel 5 because there's a basketball match. Judith refuses first but then becomes interested. |
train_9185 | Jean-Francois: Did you pack this bag yourself? Has it been out of your possession at any time before checking-in?
Troy: Yes, I packed it myself, and it hasn ' t been out of my possession.
Jean-Francois: Are you bringing in any plants or animal products?
Troy: No.
Jean-Francois: Our sniffer dog seems to disagree. Do you... | Jean-Francois finds Chinese Medicine and sausages that are not allowed into the country in Troy's suitcase. Jean-Francois also needs to check Troy's carry-on. |
train_9186 | Kary: Hey, look over there. It seems that there is something interesting going on. Let's go and have a look.
Marcelo: Sure. It's probably a skiing show. Adam told me there are many skiing clubs whose members put on shows to attract more visitors.
Kary: Look at that. It's so dangerous. My mom would never allow me to do ... | Kary and Marcelo are watching a skiing show. Kary thinks the show is breathtaking and the snowmaking might cause pollution. |
train_9187 | Karee: The May Day holiday is coming. Have you made any plan? Are you going to stay here or go out for a traveling?
Sonnie: I haven't decided yet. But I may go out.
Karee: Where have you planned to go?
Sonnie: I want to go to Shanghai, but I also want to visit Hainan.
Karee: Then which will be your first choice?
Sonnie... | Karee'll go to Tasha by plane on the holiday. Sonnie hasn't decided to go to Shanghai or Hainan. |
train_9188 | Ailee: Are your ready to go to the supermarket?
Seka: Yes, are you?
Ailee: I've got my money and my keys, so I'm ready.
Seka: You do know that it's absolutely freezing out, don't you? I'd put a coat on if I were you.
Ailee: It wasn't cold out this morning.
Seka: Well, it's started raining since then. Look out the windo... | Ailee is going to the supermarket. Seka finds it is raining and hailing outside, so they decide to wait for it to clear up. Seka'll move the car and proposes to turn the heat on and have a cup of tea to warm up. |
train_9189 | Lynn: Hello. I was wondering if Taylor Smith has checked out yet?
Gusty: Just one moment. I'll check with the cancer ward desk.
Lynn: The cancer ward!? Oh, my. It's worse than we thought.
Gusty: Ma'am, I'm sorry. The cancer ward said Mr. Smith passed away two days ago.
Lynn: That's impossible! I'm talking about Mister ... | Lynn comes to Gusty to ask whether Taylor Smith has checked out, but knows he passed away. |
train_9190 | Tessi: Hello, Jim. What was the film like?
Jim: Awful. It was a complete waste of time.
Tessi: Why? What was it about?
Jim: It was about a married couple. They had to live with the wife's mother, because they didn't have enough money to buy a house of their own.
Tessi: A lot of young people have to do that.
Jim: Yes. b... | Jim tells Tessi about the awful movie in which the husband is very tired and the wife finds a good job in the end. Tessi finds the plot is similar to Tessi's life. |
train_9191 | Orsa: Hey, May. How about getting together for a movie tonight?
May: Sure. What's playing?
Orsa: Well, Let me check the newspaper. What about The Terminal?
May: Wow, it stars Catherine Zeta-Jones, my favorite actress.
Orsa: Well, birds of a feather flock together. I like her too. She was in a lot of dramas.
May: She is... | Orsa invites May for a movie tonight. They will watch The Terminal because of the actress Catherine Zeta-Jones and director Steven Spielberg. |
train_9192 | Jerrie: Mr. Lin, what are you interested in?
Mr. Lin: I enjoy camping.
Jerrie: Really? I'm not much of an outdoor person. What do you like about it?
Mr. Lin: I love the fresh air, the scenery the exercise, and the time to think.
Jerrie: Do you hike or fish on your trips?
Mr. Lin: Yes, both. Last trip I fished a little ... | Mr. Lin tells Jerrie he enjoys camping, hiking and fishing. Jerrie invites Lin to their summer camp. |
train_9193 | Trudey: It smells like an ashtray in here!
Annalee: Hi honey! What's wrong? Why do you have that look on your face?
Trudey: What's wrong? I thought we agreed that you were gonna quit smoking.
Annalee: No! I said I was going to cut down which is very different. You can't just expect me to go cold turkey overnight!
Trude... | Trudey wants Annalee to quit smoking. Annalee thinks that is impossible because Annalee lacks willpower and asks for understanding. Trudey wants a divorce. |
train_9194 | Jack: Good afternoon, would you mind if I sat here?
Laura: Of course not.
Jack: I'm Jack. What's your name?
Laura: Laura.
Jack: Do you like this place?
Laura: I don't think it's very nice. And my father doesn't like it. But my mother likes it very much. So we often come here.
Jack: How often?
Laura: Well, we come here ... | Laura and Jack sit together and talk. Laura tells Jack her family comes to the place almost every month. |
train_9195 | 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 that. ... | Marian and Jeanine are shopping, but Marian is a little short on cash. Marian finds a special dress and Jeanine will get her covered. |
train_9196 | Stacy: What can I do for you, Ma'am?
Courtenay: I want to buy a cell phone for my daughter.
Stacy: How old is she?
Courtenay: She is 17. It's for her birthday.
Stacy: We have a new-fashioned cell phone especially designed for young girls. The brand name is Nokia.
Courtenay: Thanks, but I want to have a look at the Moto... | Courtenay wants to buy a cell phone for her daughter as a birthday present. Stacy recommends a pink Motorola cell phone, Courtenay buys it. |
train_9197 | Royce: What sports do you like to play?
Nanci: I like baseball and basketball.
Royce: How about football?
Nanci: In my country football is brand new, so I never learned the game when I was younger.
Royce: It's a very popular game in America.
Nanci: Yeah. I heard a lot about it. Is it really that fun?
Royce: For me, it'... | Nanci likes to play baseball and basketball. Royce plays two-hand touch or flag football with friends. They will play together on Saturday morning. |
train_9198 | Bryn: I've run out of steam. To be honest, I want to be in a different environment.
Jaclyn: Is that so?
Bryn: Yes. I don't want to be stuck in a rut. I want to move on.
Jaclyn: Have you decided?
Bryn: Yes, I want to get a better job.
Jaclyn: Could you tell me why you want to quit?
Bryn: I'm quitting because of the lous... | Bryn tells Jaclyn that the salary and colleagues are unsatisfying. He will travel south with his girlfriend and find higher-pay jobs. |
train_9199 | Vince: Hello, there. How can I help?
Ariela: Hello. I'm hoping to buy some Treasury Certificates today. Are they available?
Vince: Certainly, Visible Treasury Certificates. Then you can get a receipt from the savings office as proof of payment. Hence the'visible', you can see it.
Ariela: Ah, right. How much do I need t... | Ariela wants to buy some Treasury Certificates. Vince introduces Treasury Certificates and tells the difference between that and Bearer Certificates. |
train_9200 | Donnie: Mom, Happy mother's Day! Here's my card.
Maura: What a surprise! Thanks. It's beautiful.
Donnie: Thank you for your love and care over the years, I appreciate it, mom.
Maura: This is the best card I ever received.
Donnie: Mom, what can I do for you today?
Maura: Nothing, son. I'm already very happy.
Donnie: How... | Today is Mother's Day. Donnie gives his mother a card. They will have dinner at home and catch up. |
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