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train_9201 | Corinne: Good morning, Madam! Can I help you?
Madam: Well, I'd like to buy a watch.
Corinne: Oh, look at these two watches, aren't they lovely?
Madam: Yeah. But I think I'd prefer. . .
Corinne: How about this one? It's graceful in style.
Madam: Mm, yes, but I think I like that one better. It's made of gold, isn't it?
C... | Madam wants to buy a watch. She prefers a gold watch. Corinne shows how to set the alarm and Madam buys it. |
train_9202 | Marni: What's the problem, sir?
Raymond: I bought this toy gun from your store two weeks ago. My son played with it only twice and it broke.
Marni: Do you keep the receipt?
Raymond: Yes, and I have the warranty, too.
Marni: What do you want me to do about it?
Raymond: I'd like you to replace this one without charge if ... | Raymond wants Marni to replace the broken toy gun without charge. |
train_9203 | Samantha: Excuse me. Can you direct me to the toy department, please?
Mikhail: It's on the 7th floor. As you get off the elevator, you'll see it on your left.
Samantha: Can you direct me to the elevator?
Mikhail: Sure. Go straight ahead and you'll walk into it.
Samantha: Thank you.
Mikhail: You're welcome. | Samantha asks Mikhail the way to the toy department and the elevator. |
train_9204 | Cheslie: We are interested in your pure silk, but I'm wondering about the price. How much will you possibly offer us?
Shel: It's $ 120 per yard including a 5 % discount.
Cheslie: That's much higher than I expected. Can you come down a bit?
Shel: But if you placed a larger order, we would increase the discount to 10 %.
... | Cheslie asks Shel the price of the pure silk. Shel gives Cheslie a 10% discount and they call it a deal. |
train_9205 | Spencer: Would you please weigh this letter to see what the postage is?
Dorette: Do you want to send it by ordinary or registered mail?
Spencer: By ordinary air mail, please.
Dorette: Anything of value in it?
Spencer: A postal order for four hundred dollars.
Dorette: In that case, you'd better have it registered.
Spenc... | Spencer wants to send a letter by ordinary airmail. Since it contains a postal order, Dorette recommends Spencer to have it registered. |
train_9206 | Fazeel: Excuse me, sir. May I help you?
Denny: Yes. I have to change a room.
Fazeel: What's wrong?
Denny: Next door is so noisy. I can't sleep at all.
Fazeel: OK, I am sorry for that. We will arrange another one for you. | Fazeel'll change a room for Denny as Denny requests. |
train_9207 | Lorne: Hey, is your sister coming to dinner tonight?
Janela: No, she isn't. She has to work late on Fridays.
Lorne: Well, did you invite our neighbor Don?
Janela: Nope. He's out of town this week.
Lorne: So does that mean it's just us for dinner?
Janela: Yeah. Is that a problem?
Lorne: No... It's just that we always ha... | Lorne is down because Janela's sister and Don cannot come to dinner. Janela comforts Lorne with pizza. |
train_9208 | Meyer: 6487258.
Evey: May I speak to the owner please?
Meyer: Speaking.
Evey: Good afternoon. I've just seen the advertisement in the newspaper about the furnished flat for rent. Is it still available?
Meyer: Yes, it is. Would you like me to tell you about it?
Evey: Yes, but could you tell me the address first, please?... | Evey calls the owner to get some information about the furnished flat for rent. Evey asks about the address, the area, the heating and stove, and the rent. |
train_9209 | Rhona: I can't sleep very well. Could I take some sleeping pills, please?
Michal: Is anything worrying you?
Rhona: Well, perhaps... I'm working very hard. We're very busy at the moment.
Michal: Well. I don't really like giving patients sleeping pills. You must have a good rest. Forget all about work. If you can't sleep... | Rhona tells the doctor Rhona cannot sleep and asks for sleeping pills. The doctor refuses and suggests Rhona do something relaxing. |
train_9210 | Ciel: What can I do for you, sir?
Chris: I'm looking for a jacket for my son.
Ciel: Come with me, please. Here are jackets for boys.
Chris: The black one is nice. How much is it?
Ciel: Twenty five pounds.
Chris: Oh, I'm afraid it's too expensive.
Ciel: What about the blue one over there? It looks nice, too. And it's ch... | Chris wants to buy a jacket for his son. Ciel recommends a blue one and Chris'll come again for a bigger size. |
train_9211 | Ailee: Say, Lisa, what are you doing?
Lisa: Watching a Japanese film. I'm going to spend all next year in Japan, and I think I should find out more about its culture.
Ailee: You mean you have been accepted into the program?
Lisa: I sure have.
Ailee: That's wonderful. You must be excited.
Lisa: Excited and nervous. You ... | Lisa tells Ailee she is going to Japan next year and is learning Japanese. Ailee wants to study abroad too. Lisa encourages Ailee. |
train_9212 | Hollie: Your spoken English is very good. I like it very much.
Raoul: Thank you! You see, I've ever stay de in England for five years and for five years and during that time my oral English was improved a lot. | Hollie likes Raoul's spoken English which is improved in England. |
train_9213 | Perrine: Hello, can I help you?
Jordana: Yes, I'd like to go on a sailing holiday this summer in Italy.
Perrine: Have you been sailing before?
Jordana: No. I wanted to go to Sweden last year, but I didn't have enough money.
Perrine: Well, it is quite expensive. Sailing holidays start at about three hundred pounds.
Jord... | Jordana'd like to go on a sailing holiday in Italy. Jordana hasn't been sailing before and prefers to sail in a lake in the mountains. Perrine recommends the Aqua Center. |
train_9214 | Agnella: Do you let people know when you are taking pictures of them.
Lori: I try not to. I don't like pictures of people who pose for the camera. I like people who are going about their daily business without being aware of the camera. | Lori tells Agnella Lori doesn't let people know when taking pictures of them. |
train_9215 | Barny: They said that the eleven o'clock train was running late again, like before.
Sturgis: We arrived at the station at exactly 10:00. However, we've already been waiting for thirty minutes. What time did they say it would arrive?
Barny: Well, we'll probably have to wait another quarter of an hour. | Barny and Sturgis arrived at the train station at 10:00. But the train is late again. |
train_9216 | Aubrey: Hey Bobby. What's going on?
Bobby: Just taking a smoke break.
Aubrey: I forgot my cigarette today. Do you have another one?
Bobby: Sure. Here you go.
Aubrey: Thanks.
Bobby: I didn't know you smoked.
Aubrey: Really? I've been smoking for over a year now.
Bobby: Oh. You're new to smoking still. I've been s... | Bobby and Aubrey are taking a smoke break before the class begins. They talk about the difficulty of quit smoking. |
train_9217 | Ainsley: what's up?
Almira: not much. I'm just trying to hook up to the internet. I'm having a few problems though.
Ainsley: what's wrong?
Almira: I've got all the cords plugged in, but it appears that I'm offline.
Ainsley: Are you using dial-up or broadband?
Almira: actually, I've got a wireless connection.
Ains... | Ainsley helps Almira connect to the internet and tells Almira how to chat online. They will meet up in the chat room later. |
train_9218 | Terry Graham: My name's Terry Graham. You're new around here, huh?
Mark Benson: Yes. My name's Mark Benson. I just started a couple of weeks ago.
Terry Graham: Well, if there's anything I can do for you, let me know.
Mark Benson: Thanks, I appreciate that! | Mark Benson is new here. He and Terry Graham introduce each other. |
train_9219 | Dionis: I would like to order a suit made to my own measure.
Phillie: I share the same opinion. You are over-weight so it's hard for you to buy clothes.
Dionis: Maybe I should try to lose weight.
Phillie: Here is one tailor's shop. Why not order one here? | Dionis would like to order a suit since Dionis is overweight. Phillie recommends a tailor shop. |
train_9220 | Tom Smith: Hello, Tom Smith.
Mary Clark: Hello, Tom, it's Mary Clark. My secretary said you called just now?
Tom Smith: Yes. Thank you for calling back. I wanted to make sure you've received the invitation.
Mary Clark: Yes, I have. I'd be glad to accept it.
Tom Smith: Good. Uh, Mary, some friends of mine are going to s... | Tom calls Mary Clark to make sure if she has received the invitation. Tom suggests Mary take a break until the seventeenth, Mary agrees. |
train_9221 | Tori: Hey. Welcome to Berlin. It's great to see you again.
Lianne: Yeah, good to see you, too. Have you been waiting here at the station long?
Tori: Only 15 minutes. But let's get out of this cold and go to my apartment. How are you feeling after that long bus ride?
Lianne: Ah, it wasn't too bad. It was only 19 hours.
... | Lianne arrives in Berlin and it takes 19 hours by bus. Lianne takes the bus because it is more environmentally friendly. Tori suggests Lianne come by plane next time. |
train_9222 | Peter: Hello, Mary.
Mary: Hi, Peter. What a surprise. What are you doing here?
Peter: Oh, I was just passing by. Our shop is under repair this afternoon and I have a half day off. Would you like a ride in my car?
Mary: I'd love to, but I've got classes from 2:00 to 4:00. I'm studying at this community college. Would yo... | Peter passes by Mary's workplace. Peter invites Mary to have a ride in his car. Mary refuses because she has classes. Mary says goodbye to Peter to hurry to the class. |
train_9223 | Natalina: I'd like to buy a flight ticket for this afternoon.
Palmer: Alright. To Washington or to New York?
Natalina: To New York, please.
Palmer: I'm sorry. the tickets to New York for this afternoon have been sold out, but we still have some left for this evening.
Natalina: For this evening? I'm not used to travelin... | Palmer helps Natalina buy a flight ticket the next morning because the tickets for this afternoon are sold out and Natalina thinks traveling at night is dangerous. |
train_9224 | Claude: What are you looking for?
Amadeus: I smell fresh baked bread. Did you just make some bread?
Claude: Yes, but don't touch it yet. It just came out of the oven and needs about 20 minutes to cool down.
Amadeus: I don't want it cool. I wanted hot from the oven.
Claude: No, don't touch it. It's really still baking i... | Amadeus smells fresh baked bread and prefers soft and hot bread. Claude makes breakfast for Amadeus. They will also have Claude's sister, Kay, coming for breakfast. Kay gets a promotion and she will bring cookies to celebrate. |
train_9225 | Mrs. Fenway: And don't forget to read chapter 5 and answer the questions on page 99. Oh, Jonathan, just a minute, I want to speak to you.
Jonathan: Yes, Mrs. Fenway.
Mrs. Fenway: Jonathan, why didn't you answer any questions on the homework?
Jonathan: Oh, I'm sorry, Mrs. Fenway. But I read the wrong chapter last night.... | Jonathan explains to Mrs. Fenway why he didn't answer any questions on the homework, why didn't he read the right chapter and why he was late this morning. |
train_9226 | Mada: So what are you going to do for the coming holiday, Jessica? Do you have any plans?
Jessica: Yes, I really hope I could make a short trip with my husband and kids. But I doubt if it can come true.
Mada: How come?
Jessica: Tom's boss is going out of town on business. So he has to go with her for the business, and ... | Jessica wants to travel with her family, but it may not come true. Mada suggests having a picnic. |
train_9227 | Laura: Hello, Karl. I haven't seen you since we both went to university.
Karl: Good to see you, Laura. I'm just back home for a few days.
Laura: Me too. How are you finding it studying in a foreign country?
Karl: I had to find my own accommodation, although the university was very helpful and gave me a list of apartmen... | Laura meets Karl and they talk about studying in a foreign country and university life. Karl invites Laura to come and visit him. |
train_9228 | Roderich: What is your salary at present?
Kaye: My present pay is 100, 000 Yuan per year.
Roderich: What are your salary expectations now?
Kaye: I like to be paid more than that. Hopefully, 120, 000 Yuan per year.
Roderich: That's a little more than we had planned.
Kaye: I think you'll find I'm worth that.
Roderich: I ... | Kaye and Roderich negotiate over Kaye's annual salary. They finally make it to be 110, 000 Yuan. Raises will be given according to Kaye's performance. |
train_9229 | Allyn: I want to rent this apartment.
Corrie: I ' m glad to hear that.
Allyn: How much are you asking?
Corrie: You will have to pay $ 1050 every month.
Allyn: I can ' t afford that.
Corrie: What can you afford?
Allyn: I was thinking $ 800 a month.
Corrie: I ' ll need you to pay more than that.
Allyn: How much more?
Cor... | Allyn wants to rent an apartment and bargains with Corrie. They finally agree to $ 900 every month. |
train_9230 | Meade: Here is the draft contract, Mr. Brown. Let's discuss the clauses to see if we agree on all of them. Then I will make out an original of the contract. After that, what's left is to fill out the contract and sign our names.
Mr. Brown: That's OK.
Meade: The contract is to be written in Chinese and English. Both lan... | Meade discusses the clauses of the draft contract with Mr. Brown. Mr. Brown goes it over and requests to have the woods containers allowed and to make partial shipments. Meade agrees. |
train_9231 | Brandise: It ' s so great to be here! I ' m so excited to help you and my daughter with your new home!
Caroline: We ' re glad that you ' re here. Would you like a tour of the house?
Brandise: That ' d be great, but could I have a cup of tea first?
Caroline: Sure, I ' ll just go put the kettle on. Why don ' t you have a... | Brandise comes to help Caroline and Brandise's daughter with their new home. Caroline prepares a cup of tea for Brandise and shows the house to Brandise. Brandise'll help with the chores. |
train_9232 | Yoshi: I'm sorry, ladies. Mr. Smith's viewing is over. It ended an hour ago.
Lilllie: But we just drove across town. Can't we just go in to see him one last...
Yoshi: I'm afraid not. But at tomorrow's funeral, the family requested an open casket service.
Lilllie: This is all too fast. He's my best friend, and now he's ... | Lilllie came for Mr. Smith's viewing. Yoshi tells Lilllie it's over but there'll be an open casket service. Lilllie feels miserable. |
train_9233 | Zollie: The Johnson are on their way back. You remember them, don't you?
Terrianne: Johnson? I can't place them.
Zollie: We met them in Bermuda last May.
Terrianne: They've completely slipped my mind.
Zollie: The couple with the dogs, think back.
Terrianne: No, I don't recall a thing about them.
Zollie: Well, I've invi... | Zollie invited the Johnsons for brunch and tries to remind Terrianne of them, but Terrianne can't recall a thing. |
train_9234 | Hollis: I want to make a phone call. Can you show me how?
Mitzi: Of course, pick up the receiver, hit a button and listen for a tone. Are you hearing it?
Hollis: Yes, now what do I do?
Mitzi: Well, after you dial 9 on the keypad, you should hear the tone change.
Hollis: No, nothing changed.
Mitzi: When you dial 9 and h... | Mitzi guides Hollis on how to call a company number and how to make an outside call. |
train_9235 | Allys: Did your company go union? I heard that many companies in out industry are being unionized, so It's getting harder and harder to compete on a level playing field.
Jessey: Yes, we're hopping on the bandwagon and signing up for the union. Mostly people are pretty happy about it. . . I guess it depends on if you ar... | Jessey and Allys talk about signing up for the labor union. They think labor unions put the squeeze on the executives but it's better for the workers. |
train_9236 | Orson: Going to the cafeteria?
Godiva: No, I am not eating there anymore. I have ordered my favorite food in the restaurant around the corner. The food served in the cafeteria is not my type. I am a total meat lover. But the cafeteria is doing its best to force me to be a vegetarian. They have been serving the Chinese ... | Godiva stops going to the cafeteria for lunch because the meals there lack meat while Orson finds it OK. |
train_9237 | Jade: How did your interview go?
Lori: Pretty well. I don't know if I'll get the promotion or not, but I feel good about it.
Jade: If you get the promotion, what will your new title be?
Lori: If I get the promotion, I will be a senior engineer instead of an assistant engineer.
Jade: Will you get a pay-raise, too?
Lori:... | Lori tells Jade about Lori's promotion interview. Lori'll be a senior engineer and get a pay-raise if Lori succeeds. Lori talks about the interview questions and admires Lori's boss who is a good leader. Lori'll inform Jade about the results. |
train_9238 | Ronny: How did your vacation go?
Vaughan: I traveled the Three Gorges.
Ronny: What about the trip? Do you enjoy yourself?
Vaughan: Yes, we had a good time. The trip was terrific. We toured the Three Gorges by boat. Its realty exciting!
Ronny: Did your boat float down the river?
Vaughan: Yes. There are many places where... | Vaughan tells Ronny about Vaughan's thrilling boat trip to the Three Gorges. |
train_9239 | Jolyn: So, Fred, what are your plans for after graduation?
Fred: Well, I'Ve already got a job waiting for me back in my hometown.
Jolyn: That's cool. Have you already found an apartment to live in?
Fred: I'm planning on living with my parents. Won't you?
Jolyn: I couldn't even if I wanted to. My parents told me that if... | Fred will work in his hometown and live with his parents after graduation. Jolyn tells Fred Jolyn would have to move out if Jolyn went home because they want Jolyn to be independent. |
train_9240 | Nancee: What are you reading?
Fitness Consultant: Gee! You scared me!
Nancee: Aha, Fitness Consultant. Very good, Don't you know about the rules in this office?
Fitness Consultant: Yes, Ma'am. No magazines during the office hours. I'm sorry.
Nancee: Well, don't do this again next time. What is it about, anyway?
Fitness... | Nancee catches Fitness Consultant reading Fitness Consultant. Fitness Consultant introduces this magazine and the exercises it suggests. Nancee confiscates it and will return it after reading. |
train_9241 | Mary: Hi, Mary. I haven't seen you in ages! I heard that you and Daniel are getting married on August 8th, the opening day of the 2008 Olympic Games. Is it true?
Vinny: yes, it is. We've been dating for over 7 years. We have decided to get married on a special day and we think August 8th, 2008 is a red-letter day.
Mary... | Mary tells Mary Daniel and she are getting married on August 8th, 2008 because they think it's a red-letter day, but the hotel isn't ready. Mary recommends The Peninsula Palace Beijing but it's booked up and the Regent Beijing is too expensive. Mary'll help ask other hotels. |
train_9242 | Augustine: Did you hear what happened in the Scott case? Some of the sensitive material were leaked to the press. Now every newspapers is all over it.
Scott: Oh. . . I bet the firm is fuming. Do they know who spilled the beans?
Augustine: I'm sure they have their suspicions! there were only a few of the senior level la... | Augustine tells Scott some details about Scott's case were leaked to the press. Augustine thinks the people who were responsible will surely be canned and Scott realizes that's pretty serious. |
train_9243 | Peter: I feel like going for a drink, it's been a long day.
Lillian: Great idea! Peter, I could use the drink.
Peter: How about the new bar across road?
Lillian: Sounds good. The food there is fantastic, too.
Peter: I agree, I had lunch there last week.
Lillian: excellent! That sounds like a plan. | Peter suggests going to a new bar. Lillian agrees gladly. |
train_9244 | Loren: What do you think of smoking?
Salomone: It's harmful not only for yourself but for others.
Loren: What in your opinion can be done to stop smoking?
Salomone: Stop producing cigarettes.
Loren: But that'll affect the national economy.
Salomone: That's right. But I don't think there are better ways.
Loren: How abou... | Salomone supports stopping producing cigarettes, but Loren thinks it will affects the national economy and suggests printing a warning on cigarette packets. |
train_9245 | Erin: what are you watching on the telly?
Woodman: there's a great sitcom on Channel 3 that stars in about three minutes.
Erin: which one is that?
Woodman: the office. Have you watched it?
Erin: I've seen the British version and loved it, but have never seen the American version.
Woodman: it's almost exactly the same. ... | Erin and Woodman talk about several TV programmes. Woodman watches a lot of TV while Erin doesn't. Then Woodman invites Erin to watch a documentary, and Erin agrees. |
train_9246 | Carlene: I really want to go to the beach this weekend.
Krissie: That sounds like fun. What's the weather going to be like?
Carlene: I heard that it's going to be warm this weekend.
Krissie: Is it going to be perfect beach weather?
Carlene: I believe so.
Krissie: Good. I hope it doesn't cool off this weekend.
Carlene: ... | Carlene suggests going to the beach this weekend. Then Carlene and Krissie talk about the unpredictable weather in California and they wish the weather would stay the same. |
train_9247 | Deryl: How is your house hunting going?
Pattie: Not very well. I haven't found anything within my price range yet.
Deryl: How much are you looking to spend?
Pattie: I can only afford about 300 pounds a month.
Deryl: Looks like you're not going to get more than a bedroom in a shared flat with that.
Pattie: Really? That'... | Pattie finds it hard to rent a room within the price range of 300 pounds in London. Deryl'll help ask around at work, looking for someone who needs a roommate, and they go through Pattie's preferences. |
train_9248 | Emanuel: Do you want some dessert?
Jo: No thanks. We just need our check. Have you seen the waitress?
Emanuel: Oh, here comes our waitress with our check.
Jo: The service here has been really great, don't you think?
Emanuel: Yes, the service was quite good.
Jo: So, let's look at the check. The total is $ 36. 00.
Emanue... | Emanuel and Jo are satisfied with the service of the restaurant so they decide to leave 20% of the check for a tip. |
train_9249 | Florrie: Do you like this dress, madam?
Briana: I like the colour very much. It's a lovely dress, but it's too small for me.
Florrie: What about this one? It's a lovely dress. It's very smart. Short skirts are in fashion now. Would you like to try it?
Briana: All right. I'm afraid this green dress is too small for me a... | Briana's looking for a dress with Florrie's assistance, but the dresses in the shop are all too small for Briana. |
train_9250 | Staffard: I just got a call from Mrs. Fitzgerald. See what your Willie has just done.
Shellie: My Willie? Why has he suddenly become my Willie?
Staffard: Because he takes after you, he's got into trouble again.
Shellie: What did he do this time? I remember last time he was painting her fence to repay her for breaking i... | Staffard tells Shellie Mrs. Fitzgerald called and said their son Willie's baseball went through Mrs. Fitzgerald's window, broke the vase, ricocheted off the fishbowl, and finally knocked out Willie's school principal. |
train_9251 | Jodie: Are you going to vote tomorrow?
Shena: I sure am. How about you?
Jodie: I am.
Shena: Do you know where your polling place is?
Jodie: My polling place is up the street at the park.
Shena: Oh, really?
Jodie: Where's yours at?
Shena: I'm not sure.
Jodie: You should know that already.
Shena: I didn't receive my poll... | Jodie and Shena are going to vote tomorrow. Shena doesn't know the polling place. Jodie suggests looking online. |
train_9252 | Mendie: Guess what! I know something you don't know!
Irene: What's that?
Mendie: How many planets are there in the solar system?
Irene: That's easy. Everyone knows that they are nice.
Mendie: Not anymore! Can you believe it? They've decided that Pluto is not a planet anymore!
Irene: Nice try. I wasn't born yesterday, y... | Mendie shares the news with Irene that Pluto was removed from the list of the planets. Then they start to talk about space and people's changing understanding of the surrounding. |
train_9253 | Carol: He followed me all the way home!
Clarey: That's about five blocks. And around corners too. So he was definitely following you.
Carol: Yes, he was. I'm not imagining it. Finally, just when I got home, I turned around and looked at him. He was just standing there. He didn't smile. He just stood there. It was so ob... | Carol tells Clarey about her experience of being followed by a man. Clarey thinks the police probably won't do anything at this stage. Clarey asks Carol to be cautious and not to worry for now. |
train_9254 | George: Oh, George, what a beautiful day it is today! The sun is hot and there are just a few clouds scattered here and there! What a perfect day to be at the beach! The kids are going to have so much fun! And we'll be able to relax in the sun while they're playing.
Jarrett: It does seem like the perfect day! I'm glad ... | George and Mary take their kids to the beach on a fine day. Goerge asks the kids to build a sandcastle. Mary reminds them to stay in the shallow area. Jeremy finds a jellyfish and shows it to them. |
train_9255 | Andriette: We need to figure out how much money we are spending and what we are spending it on?
Lauree: Why?
Andriette: Well, I think we could be saving more.
Lauree: Really? Well. Ok. Get the receipts out.
Andriette: Let's see. We spent 700 dollars for our home loan payment, 400 on groceries, 75 on utilities, 250 on g... | Andriette and Lauree take the receipts out and figure out their spending. |
train_9256 | Anny: What kind of packing do you plan to use for this consignment of goods?
Leonhard: Cartons. Is that okay?
Anny: I'm concerned about the possible jolting, squeezing and collision that may take place when these cases are moved about.
Leonhard: Well, what I can tell you is this. We've got an excellent record on making... | Anny worries about the safety of the goods as Leonhard use cartons for the consignment. Leonhard assures Anny of their delivery service and tells Anny the charge will be much higher if Anny demands wooden cases. Anny agrees to use cartons. |
train_9257 | Leesa: I really think all Americans look alike.
Americans: You're crazy! You haven't been here long enough.
Leesa: But they do.
Americans: What makes you say that?
Leesa: They wear the same clothes, they're all blond, they all drive cars, they all own Parker fountain pens ; they all drink Coca Cola, and they all chew g... | Leesa thinks all Americans look alike while Americans disagrees. Leesa thinks it's possibly because Leesa misses China. |
train_9258 | Enriqueta: East Beijing Road, please. I have to be at the No. 1 Middle School by 9 o'clock.
Renaud: I can't promise, but I'll do my best.
Enriqueta: Is it far from here?
Renaud: Not so far, but the traffic is often busy at this time of the day. | Enriqueta's in a hurry. The driver Renaud'll try but it's rush hour. |
train_9259 | Cathy: Stan, do you have a minute?
Stan: Oh, hi, Cathy. Sure. What's up?
Cathy: Well, I've been meaning to talk to you about the situation in the office.
Stan: I'm not in there very often. It's so noisy that I can't work.
Cathy: That's exactly what I'm getting at. We're supposed to be able to do our preparation and mar... | Stan and Cathy think the office is so noisy that they can't work because Jack constantly has students coming in to get help with his course. They decide to suggest Jack use the storage room down the hall and they'll go to have a look at it first. |
train_9260 | Larry: Hello, welcome to our program 'Today City'. I'm Larry. We're going to Louisville Kentucky where our guest Michelle Ray comes from. She is proud of her middle-sized city with a small town feel and big city dreams. Now, Michelle, tell us about your city.
Michelle Ray: Thank you, Larry. Here is my city. Louisville ... | Michelle Ray tells Larry and the listeners about her hometown Louisville Kentucky on the program 'Today City'. |
train_9261 | Sheilah: John, just a few questions on your motivation. I know you developed your business with local people. What made you do that?
John: Well, I've always tried to employ local people to help the local industry. But because we are not province of Spain with little unemployment, I have to use people from outside the a... | John tells Sheilah about his motivation, his management style, and his future plans of both business and personal life. |
train_9262 | Mr. Jones: Good morning, Mrs. Wong. How are you? I haven't seen you around the building for the last couple of weeks. Is everything alright?
Mrs. Wong: Morning, Mr. Jones. No, I haven't been out much recently. I've been feeling a bit under the weather.
Mr. Jones: I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you don't mind me saying,... | Mr. Jones meets Mrs. Wong and finds her face very pale. Mrs. Wong tells him she hasn't felt like cooking and she's eaten very little for the last two weeks. Mr. Jones suggests getting a check-up. |
train_9263 | Nevins: Now, I'm going to start off by asking you a difficult question. Why would you like to get this post?
Emmanuel: Well, first of all I know that your firm has a very good reputation. Then I've heard you offer good opportunities for promotion for the right person. | Emmanuel tells Nevins Emmanuel wants to get the post because of the company's reputation and opportunities. |
train_9264 | Steve: Hi, Sue, it's me.
Sue: Well, hello, where have you been all day, Steve? Mr. Smith asked me this morning where you were but he didn't seem to be looking for you or anything.
Steve: What did you say?
Sue: I told him that I didn't know. He seemed very busy as manager always are. Are you OK?
Steve: I'm sorry. I didn... | Steve phones Sue to explain his absence this morning. He's got a bad cold since Saturday. Sue asks him not to worry about the work. |
train_9265 | Yolande: What is Mr. Peterson going to do with his old house on London Road? Rent it or sell it?
Orin: I heard he is thinking of turning it into a restaurant, which isn't a bad idea, because it's still a solid building. | Orin tells Yolande Mr. Peterson is thinking of turning his old house into a restaurant. |
train_9266 | Niccolo: It's Julia's birthday tomorrow.
Julia: Are you sure? I think it should be the day after tomorrow.
Niccolo: Well, let me see. Oh, I'm sorry. You're fight. It is the day after tomorrow. Shall we buy her a gift?
Julia: Yes, of course. Shall we get her a new pen?
Niccolo: That sounds good. But I think it's better ... | Niccolo suggests getting a gift for Julia's birthday. Niccolo and Julia finally decide on a record because Julia likes music. |
train_9267 | Elyn: Excuse me. What did you say you would like to do, Mr. Green?
Mr. Green: I said I'd better go back to the hotel. I'm meeting someone this evening.
Elyn: OK. How are you going back? By bus or taxi?
Mr. Green: I think I'll take a taxi. Do you know where I can get one?
Elyn: Oh, just wait by the roadside. I'll wait w... | Mr. Green wants to go back to his hotel by taxi. Elyn waits with Mr. Green. They find giving taxi drivers 10% tip is a shared convention in their countries. |
train_9268 | Hyacintha: Are you going to tell me about the stamp, or not?
Cain: 120 British pounds. But there are still three days left in the auction. If you want it, you'll have to bid. Do you have the guts?
Hyacintha: I'm just asking. It's not like I'd actually make a bid.
Cain: Just don't come looking to me for help.
Hyacin... | Hyacintha asks Cain about a stamp but Hyacintha's not making a bid. Cain gets annoyed. |
train_9269 | Carlotta: I wonder if you could help me find something for my daughter.
Kris: Do you think she'd like a laptop?
Carlotta: I think that would be perfect.
Kris: A Mac is something most people appreciate.
Carlotta: In fact, she prefers Macs. How much is one?
Kris: Our 15-inch Pro will cost you only $2, 100.
Carlotta... | Carlotta purchases a 15-inch Pro Mac for Carlotta's daughter which costs $2, 100 with Kris's assistance. |
train_9270 | Tawnya: How do I apply to an American university?
Alicia: You should go to the library to find some information about American universities, and write to the Admission Office. Then the Admission Office will send you application forms and other related materials. From experience, many applicants write to several univer... | Alicia tells Tawnya how to apply for an American university and explains the requirements of almost all the universities. The procedures usually take 3 to 6 months. |
train_9271 | Mary: Mary, I've some bad news for you.
Lolita: I have already known that. I didn't get the scholarship, right?
Mary: Yes. The board was favorably impressed with your application, but the competition was very fierce.
Lolita: Can you help me? You know I do need the scholarship.
Mary: I'm afraid I can't I advise you ... | Mary tells Mary she didn't get the scholarship and advises her to try again next year. |
train_9272 | Iain: Excuse me, would you like a drink before your meal?
Mauritz: Pardon me?
Iain: Would you like a drink?
Mauritz: Oh, I see. I'll have a beer please
Iain: Ok, here you are.
Mauritz: Thank you. How much is it?
Iain: Well, all the drinks including beer are free of charge.
Mauritz: Are you sure? Then I'd love mo... | Mauritz orders a beer. Iain tells Mauritz all the drinks are free, so Mauritz asks for more beer. |
train_9273 | Simon Pemberton: Which hotel are we going to, Mr. Zhang?
Mr. Zhang: Jindu Hotel. Its No. 12 in Jining Rood not far from the downtown. I've booked a double room with a shower for you.
Simon Pemberton: Thanks a lot.
Jindu Hotel: (They entered the lobby of Jindu Hotel)Good evening, sir. What can I do for you?
Mr. Zhan... | Mr. Zhang tells Simon Pemberton that he has booked a double room for Simon at Jindu Hotel. Jindu Hotel helps Simon check-in at the hotel. |
train_9274 | Kelsey: Hello, XYZ Accounting.
Gina Bowers: Hello, could I speak to Brian Robinson, please?
Kelsey: Mister Robinson is in a meeting right now. Can I put you through to his voicemail?
Gina Bowers: No thanks, I'll try back later. I just have a couple of quick questions about my tax return.
Kelsey: Oh, maybe another accou... | Gina Bowers phones XYZ Accounting to ask Brian Robinson about Gina Bowers's tax return. Kelsey tells Gina Bowers Robinson isn't available and suggests transferring Gina Bowers to Gina Bowers for help. |
train_9275 | Jobye: I just joined the health club. How long do you think it will take me to lose 10 pounds?
Devondra: There are many steps for losing weight and keeping it off. Too much eagerness could do more harm than good.
Jobye: Then what should I do to cut down on my weight gradually?
Devondra: You need a systematic training p... | Devondra suggests a systematic training program to cut down Jobye's weight gradually. |
train_9276 | Othella: Mike, could you help me tomorrow afternoon? I'll have a yard sale from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Mike: OK, but could you tell me what a yard sale is?
Othella: It's a sale held in someones yard selling news things, it's a great way to make some money from our old things.
Mike: I never did that in my country. We usual... | Othella asks Mike to help with a yard sale tomorrow afternoon and tells Mike what a yard sale is. Mike agrees. |
train_9277 | Jeromy: Where is some fresh produce that's on sale?
Claudette: Well, I think you'll like the mangoes.
Jeromy: I've never had a mango.
Claudette: It's a fruit. It has a big stone in it.
Jeromy: Can you eat the stone?
Claudette: No. You would break all your teeth on it.
Jeromy: How much are these mangoes?
Claudette: The ... | Claudette recommends mangoes to Jeromy. Jeromy's never tried one and Claudette says mangoes are sweet and are from tropical countries. |
train_9278 | Jacquie: Excuse me, but could you tell me the way to the railway station?
Anson: The railway station? Just go down this street and turn left at the second corner. The station is at the end of that street.
Jacquie: How long will it take me to get there?
Anson: It's about a ten-minute walk.
Jacquie: That's very clear. I ... | Anson tells Jacquie the location of the railway station and it's a ten-minute walk. |
train_9279 | Kris: Hello sir, may I help you?
Morris: Yeah, I accidentally dropped my phone in the toilet.
Kris: I see. Well, you have come to the right place. We have over one hundred models of more than twenty leading mobile phone manufacturers.
Morris: Sounds good. I don ' t want it to be too expensive, maybe something mid-range... | Morris dropped Morris's phone in the toilet and Kris recommends a new ETC smartphone with fancy functions, but Morris cares its waterproof most. |
train_9280 | Cathlene: Have you ever shopped online?
Anita: Quite often. It is very convenient, saving me a lot of time.
Cathlene: Do you have some experiences to share with me? I want to have a try.
Anita: You are asking the right person. Here are two very important tips. First, you need to visit no more than one site to find the ... | Anita tells Cathlene online shopping is convenient and advises Cathlene to visit no more than one site and write the email address correctly. |
train_9281 | Sandy: Oh, hi, Jessica, are you going to see this movie too?
Jessica: I'd love to, the movies are smash hit.
Sandy: Then let's go in.
Jessica: I can't. I'm waiting for Paul, but he's late.
Sandy: I'll say the movie's starting in the minute.
Jessica: I know. I wonder what's keeping him.
Sandy: Looks like he won't show u... | Sandy asks Jessica to go the movie but she's waiting for Paul. Paul is always late and Jessica thinks it's the last straw. |
train_9282 | Clemente: Let's program your courses. Since you have had English literature, you should take American literature and American prose and fiction. You transcript indicate that your English background is strong, so I don't think you have any problem with it.
Axel: How many credits for each course?
Clemente: Three, you als... | Clemente advises Axel to take some literature courses and education courses. |
train_9283 | Mr. Smith: Hello?
Mary: Hi, Mr. Smith. This is Mary. Is Jenny there?
Mr. Smith: No, I ' m afraid not, Mary. May I take a message for her?
Mary: Yes, please tell her that band practice has been moved to Tuesday night at eight thirty.
Mr. Smith: O. K. No problem. Anything else?
Mary: No, but if she has any questions, she... | Mary calls but Mr. Smith says Jenny isn't available. Mary asks him to tell Jenny the time change of the band practice. |
train_9284 | Rheta: Could you tell me your education background?
Ismail: Sure. Where shall I begin?
Rheta: Where did you go to university?
Ismail: I went to the university of Ohio, in America.
Rheta: What degree did you get?
Ismail: I got a bachelor's degree.
Rheta: What was your major?
Ismail: I majored in English and minored in C... | Ismail tells Rheta Ismail has a bachelor's degree and plans to get a master's degree after 3-4 years of work. |
train_9285 | Eberhard: Mr. Jones, shall we now discuss the packaging?
Mr. Jones: Very well. You know, we have definite ways of packaging garments. As to blouses, we use a polythene wrapper for each article, all ready for window display.
Eberhard: Good. A wrapping that catches the eye will certainly help push the sales. With competi... | Eberhard and Mr. Jones both think an attractive wrapping helps the sales. Mr. Jones'll pack blouses in cartons but Eberhard is worried they might not be strong enough, might be pilfered, or can't be insured so Eberhard prefers wooden cases. Mr. Jones explains that cartons are quite seaworthy and discourages pilferage b... |
train_9286 | Rod: You're in great shape, Keith. Do you work out at a gym?
Keith: Yeah, I do. I guess I'm a real fitness freak.
Rod: So, how often do you work out?
Keith: Well, I do aerobics every day after work. And then I play racquetball.
Rod: Say, I like racquetball, too.
Keith: Oh, do you want to play sometime?
Rod: Uh. . . how... | Keith does aerobics and plays racquetball. Rod likes racquetball too and they'll play together sometime. |
train_9287 | Christalle: Hey, the pool's open now!
Matilde: As of today it is. Memorial Day marks the end of the school year and the beginning of summer.
Christalle: So it's time for the kids to get outdoors. . .
Matilde: . . . and for us to get tans in our new bikinis.
Christalle: Not this Taiwanese girl. We don't like to get sunt... | Christalle thinks Memorial Day marks the time for kids to play and she doesn't like to get suntans. Matilde agrees. |
train_9288 | Sheela: You know, Mary, I feel we meet somewhere before. Where were you born?
Mary: I was born in Beijing, but I spent most of my childhood in London.
Sheela: What was your childhood like?
Mary: I had a pretty strict upbringing, and my parents taught at an university so they have extremely high expectations for me.
She... | Mary tells Sheela she was born in Beijing and graduated from the University of Newcastle. She writes for China Daily. |
train_9289 | Terry: I just dropped in to say good-bye.
Sheila: What time are you leaving?
Terry: I'm going to try to leave by ten.
Sheila: Take care and give my best to your parents.
Terry: Good-bye. Hope to see you soon again next year.
Sheila: Don't forget to call us if you're in Tokyo. | Terry says goodbye to Sheila since Terry is leaving for Tokyo. |
train_9290 | Juliann: David, recently I established a travelling forum, and now I want to make a plan to hold the first activity. Where can we go for this time?
David: How many members are there in your forum?
Juliann: a dozen.
David: I think we can visit West Lake. The landscapes are attractive. It is said that just as there is pa... | Juliann needs to make a plan for a traveling forum and David suggests visiting the West Lake and informing the members to prepare. |
train_9291 | Rambo: Hey Nick, what are you up to?
Nick: Not much, just heading over to the shooting range. You wanna come?
Rambo: Seriously? You mean to fire a real weapon? I don't know man.
Nick: Yeah, it will be fun! I have a 9mm pistol that is really easy to shoot. I also have a revolver that's really fun too! They have big targ... | Nick's going to the shooting range and invites Rambo to come. Nick says shooting is fun but it's not that easy, the reality is different from the movies. Rambo'll try. |
train_9292 | Cleland: Tonight is a party night! What drinks do you think we need?
Beatriz: Well, not everyone wants to drink beer. Make sure there are some soft drinks and juice. Nothing's as refreshing as iced drinks on a hot day.
Cleland: I don't think we need too much in the way of soft drinks, Two super bottles of Cola should c... | Beatriz thinks they should prepare soft drinks and juice but Cleland thinks Cola will cover everyone. Beatriz suggests champagne but Cleland doesn't like it. |
train_9293 | Bradford: You didn't tell me she was married!
Vikky: I tried. You were preoccupied.
Bradford: I got carried away. I made such a fool of myself. They were both laughing at me!
Vikky: You got drunk, and you were hilarious. Lighten up.
Bradford: That guy was definitely a Don.
Vikky: So now you can say you had a mafia expe... | Bradford was drunk and made a fool of himself. Vikky comforts him. |
train_9294 | Lorilee: Did you watch the movie program on Channel 6 last night?
Theo: Yes, I did. It is a horrible movie.
Lorilee: I wonder why TV programs often show much violence.
Theo: Actually, more and more people have realized that violence on TV may lead to the increase of crime rates among teenagers.
Lorilee: They are especi... | Lorilee notices TV programs often show much violence and Theo says it increases teenage crime rates. |
train_9295 | Natasha: Hi, Natasha, how's life?
Anurag: Great. My family came to visit me.
Natasha: Oh, you must be very happy. How many people are there in your family?
Anurag: My immediate family is very large. It's my mother, my father, my two older brothers, my younger sister and me.
Natasha: I have a small family. They are my p... | Anurag has a big family, while Natasha just has one brother. Natasha says Natasha's parents are ethnic minority people so they can have two kids under the only-child policy. Natasha and Natasha's brother are very close. |
train_9296 | Tressa: I'll talk to you later.
Chaddy: What's the rush?
Tressa: I have to get off the phone now.
Chaddy: I'm not ready to get off the phone with you.
Tressa: There are other things I need to take care of.
Chaddy: What is it that you need to do?
Tressa: Please don't be nosey.
Chaddy: I'm not being nosey, it's just a qu... | Tressa wants to get off the phone and Chaddy asks the reason but Tressa doesn't say. |
train_9297 | John-Patrick: Good morning, Madam. Is everything OK? Is there something I can assist you with?
Madam: Thank you, yes. I'm not sure how to use this ATM, I usually go to a clerk and use my Bank Book. But today, I thought I'd try something new. I want to take some money out.
John-Patrick: Welcome to the electronic age! I ... | John-Patrick teaches Madam how to use an ATM. John-Patrick asks Madam to insert the card, enter the pin, choose the service, and enter the amount. |
train_9298 | Margarita: What can I do for you?
Commission Fund: Hello, there. I've just started using your net banking and I'm looking for some information about my Commission Fund.
Margarita: I see. The Fund Trading System of our Net Banking deals with both trading and information. If you use this system, you can subscribe for and... | Margarita tells Commission Fund the Fund Trading System of the Net Banking allows Commission Fund to buy funds and get information. |
train_9299 | Tom: What are you doing, karen?
Shelley: I'm making a shopping-list, Tom.
Tom: What do we need?
Shelley: We need a lot of things this week. I must go to the grocer's. We haven't got much tea or coffee, and we haven't got any sugar or jam.
Tom: What about vegetables?
Shelley: I must go to the greengrocer's. We haven ; t... | Karen tells Tom they need to buy tea, coffee, sugar, jam, and vegetables but they haven't got much money. |
train_9300 | Sydelle: In 1986, a New Zealander Hackett popularized Bungee as a commercialized sport of mass entertainment. This sport is very challenging. It is a test of people's psychological ability of endurance. Especially when descending, as if they are watching a fast forward tape and when they bounce back, they sway around. ... | Sydelle says a New Zealander Hackett popularized bungee as a commercialized sport of mass entertainment and it is a challenging sport because it tests people's psychological ability of endurance. Judd tells Sydelle a young French fellow's bungee experience. He felt nervous at first but after bungee, he felt comfortable... |
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