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train_9301 | Leland: Merry Christmas!
Lilli: Huh?
Leland: I said Merry Christmas! Don't you know that Christmas is almost here?
Lilli: It is? Oh, that's nice.
Leland: Huh? Didn't you know? Aren't you excited?
Lilli: Actually, I'd forgotten about it.
Leland: Forgotten about it? How could you?
Lilli: Because I'm not Christian, I'm Je... | Leland wishes Lilli a merry Christmas but Lilli forgets about it and Lilli is Jewish. Lilli'll celebrate Hanukah soon and Leland invites Lilli to Leland's Christmas party. |
train_9302 | Reta: Good evening. Where have you come from?
Sabina: Bucharest, Romania.
Reta: May I have your passport and form I - 94, please?
Sabina: Here you are.
Reta: What's the nature of your visit? Business or pleasure?
Sabina: Pleasure. I'm visiting my relatives.
Reta: How long are you going to stay in the United States?
Sab... | Sabina tells Reta Sabina's from Romania. Sabina is visiting Sabina's relatives and will stay in America for three weeks. |
train_9303 | Mariel: Our housing problem is a highly complicated issue.
Evania: It is true. I think we should change some policies.
Mariel: Right. Like our LPF program. The mortgage size is linked with the amount of savings households have accumulated on their LPF accounts.
Evania: Indeed, it's unfair. Households with higher salari... | Mariel and Evania think the housing policies should change. Rich people get larger loans but lower-income households get smaller loans. |
train_9304 | Orsa: What kinds of meat are most popular in your country?
Sasha: We usually eat chicken, pork and beef. you eat these meat a lot in your country too, don't you?
Orsa: Yes, we do. we also eat mutton.
Sasha: I've heard that people in your country like mutton chops.
Orsa: That's right, mutton chops taste so good, we eat ... | Sasha eats chicken, pork, and beef in Sasha's country, while Orsa also eats mutton. Orsa'll cook mutton for Sasha. |
train_9305 | Aimee: How did you like the fireworks last night?
Orin: I really didn't enjoy them too much. There was such a big crowd that we couldn't get very close.
Aimee: I thought you were going early.
Orin: We did, but even though we got there at ten to eight, the park was already filled with lots of people. It was so crowded t... | Orin didn't enjoy the fireworks because it was too crowded and they were far from the fireworks. But Aimee went there early and got a great spot. Aimee says it was good planning and invites Orin to come with next year. |
train_9306 | Hayley: Hey, Mike. Where have you been? I didn't see you around these days?
Mike: I was hiding in my office. My boss gave me loads of work to do, and I tried to finish it before my birthday. Anyway, I am done now. Thank goodness! How is everything going with you?
Hayley: I'm quite well. You know, tomorrow is Christmas ... | Mike was busy recently but he's finished all the work. Mike and his wife will go to his in-laws' to celebrate Mike's birthday, while Hayley's in-laws will come to Hayley's house to celebrate Christmas. |
train_9307 | Noemi: Good morning, Miss Smith's secretary.
Mr. Johnson: Good morning, may I speak to Miss Smith, please?
Noemi: I'm sorry. She's in conference at the moment. Do you want to leave a message?
Mr. Johnson: Yes, all right. Can you tell her that Mr. Johnson called? And tell her that the meeting about the Trade Fair is on ... | Mr. Johnson calls and asks Noemi to tell Miss Smith the meeting is on Thursday and wants Smith to call back for confirmation. |
train_9308 | Thurston: What were the things in Britain that you found most strange when you first arrived?
American: Well, the first thing is driving on the wrong side of the road..., that would be the- that was very strange because you have this automatic reflex when you go out into the street to look one way and a couple of times... | Thurston asks American about the differences between Britain and the United States. American says people drive on the wrong side in Britain and there are many differences between British English and American English, like 'queue' and 'line', 'chips' and 'crisps'. American finds that young people in Britain are much mor... |
train_9309 | Brooke: May I help you, madam?
Mollie: Well, I hope so. You see, I can't find my handbag with my mobile phone and some books in it. I've tried everywhere.
Brooke: Were they the only things in the bag?
Mollie: Well, no. My front door key as well.
Brooke: I'm afraid, madam, we're not having much luck. When did you last h... | Mollie lost her handbag with her mobile phone and door key in it. Brooke helps her recall the places she's been. Mollie realizes she left it in the shopping center. |
train_9310 | Lisa: Frank, are you happy? I mean you have a big house and you have a car.
Frank: I don't know, Lisa. A lot of people also have houses and cars.
Lisa: You mean you want to have more than other people and this will make you happy?
Frank: Possibly.
Lisa: Then you're looking for relative happiness.
Frank: Ok, Lisa, what ... | Frank might feel happy if he has something more than others have. Lisa defines it as relative happiness and Lisa thinks happy people are those who find joy in their daily lives. |
train_9311 | Orin: Now you've seen this table of figures about the pocket money children in Britain get?
Brynne: Yes. I thought it was quite interesting, but I don't quite understand the column entitled change. Can you explain what it means?
Orin: Well, I think it means the change from the year before. I am not a mathematician, but... | Orin explains to Brynne that the column entitled change means the change from the year before. Orin and Brynne don't understand why children were better off in the past. Brynne might give Brynne's children 2 pounds a week if Brynne has kids. |
train_9312 | Jeralee: What do you think of smoking?
Olag: It's harmful. Not only for yourself but also for others.
Jeralee: So do you think it should be stopped?
Olag: Yes, of course.
Jeralee: What in your opinion can be done to stop smoking?
Olag: Stop producing cigarettes.
Jeralee: But that'll affect the national economy.
Ola... | Olag thinks smoking is harmful and cigarette producing should be stopped. Jeralee suggests printing a warning. |
train_9313 | Lorelle: Everything is now. I'm kind of sick of it.
Janaye: Each ring has 3 small diamonds inside the band.
Lorelle: Oooh! One for each of the zeros in 2000! Wow!
Janaye: Stop making fun of me.
Lorelle: So find a guy to marry and you can get one!
Janaye: I don't need a guy to buy a wedding ring!
Lorelle: Oh, I se... | Lorelle's making fun of Janaye about a wedding ring. |
train_9314 | Roddy: You're not looking happy. What's the matter?
Didi: Oh, nothing special. I'm just a bit tired.
Roddy: With the job?
Didi: With everything, with everybody, with all this!
Roddy: A good suggestion for you. You need a holiday.
Didi: It wasn't always like this, you know.
Roddy: What do you mean?
Didi: Well, I ... | Didi's tired of everything and Roddy suggests Didi take a holiday. |
train_9315 | Joelle: Can I help you?
Barb: I hope so. I'm looking for some material for a paper I'm writing, and I'm not quite sure where to look.
Joelle: I'll certainly try to help you. What topic is your paper on?
Barb: My paper is on the influence of television on children.
Joelle: There are several possible sources you migh... | Joelle wants help with Barb's paper about children and television. Joelle suggests using a computer. |
train_9316 | Miss White: Good morning, Mr. Black. I am the new secretary.
Mr. Black: Good morning, Miss White. You are half an hour early.
Miss White: I don't want to make a bad impression.
Mr. Black: Come on over. This is your desk, and this is your time card. Be sure to clock in and out before and after you work.
Miss White: ... | Mr. Black tells Miss White to clock in and out and keep her desk neat. Miss White can use the items on the desk as long as she works there and she can use the phone to handle personal matters. |
train_9317 | Nancy: Hi, Jenny. Are still working?
Jenny: Hi, Nancy. Come in please. I'm just putting away on my books.
Nancy: So, you are leaving, aren't you?
Jenny: Yes, I'm going to take a holiday tomorrow.
Nancy: How nice! I can see you are busying packing. I'm sorry to interrupt you.
Jenny: That's all right. I'm almost fin... | Jenny's leaving for a holiday. Nancy asks her to go over a file and find mistakes. |
train_9318 | Alessandro: What would you like today?
Emmey: Let me get a hamburger.
Alessandro: Do you want cheese on it?
Emmey: No cheese.
Alessandro: Can I get you something to drink?
Emmey: Can I get a soda, please?
Alessandro: What kind do you want?
Emmey: I'd like a Sprite.
Alessandro: Would you like anything else?
Emm... | Alessandro orders a hamburger, a Sprite, and Doritos from Emmey. |
train_9319 | Corky: Gee. . . I am so hungry and I can't find any food at home. I want to find something to eat at the convenience store nearh our home.
Shalne: Oh! You mean BK convenience store?
Corky: Yup. They offer a variety of sweets and ready-made food. I really want a hot dog and some oden.
Shalne: Yeah. I know they have s... | Corky is hungry so Corky and Shalne go to BK convenience store. Shalne goes to the aisle and Corky buys some food and drinks. Corky will buy cigarettes for Shalne and pay Corky's bill. |
train_9320 | Susan: Hey, Susan, how's it going?
Bridget: Terrible. I'm really unhappy at Pat, the house owner. When I came home yesterday, the front door was wide open. The cat was hiding in the closet. And there was Pat. He came to change the pipe. But he didn't even tell me that he was coming. He does this all the time. last mont... | Bridget tells Susan Pat, the house owner, often shows up in Bridget's place without noticing Bridget beforehand, which makes Bridget unhappy. |
train_9321 | Mr. Travers: Miss Robertson, for the past 3 weeks, I've been getting complaints about your work.
Miss Robertson: Uh...What do you mean? What kind of complaints?
Mr. Travers: Well, your supervisor told me you're turning your reports in 2 to 3 days late. You're often absent from staff meetings and you haven't been gettin... | Mr. Travers tells Miss Robertson that her work got some complaints. Robertson explains that her mother has stomach cancer and she's exhausted but Morrison made jokes about cancer victims. Travers suggests she take some days off and will talk to Morrison. |
train_9322 | Christalle: We have got our own home, it must be wonderful to live by ourselves.
Ellene: I have been looking forward to it since we got married.
Christalle: Here I have a dressing table of my own.
Ellene: Oh, the room is so small. I thought it would be a lot bigger.
Christalle: So did I. After all, it's a new one. It's... | Christalle and Ellene are happy they have their own home and Christalle suggests putting bed there and the chairs near the window. |
train_9323 | Maggy: Good afternoon, Mr. Brown. I'm planning to take 3 weeks leave in January.
Mr. Brown: 3 weeks. You know we will be so busy next month. Could you put it off until February?
Maggy: Sorry, I can't. Mr. Brown, I have already finished my work for next month.
Mr. Brown: I see, you want to travel abroad or prepare for y... | Maggy asks Mr. Brown for three weeks off because Maggy'll unite with Maggy's parents in China. Mr. Brown asks Maggy to buy a glass face for his wife. |
train_9324 | Kaylyn: My mom thinks that we should name the baby after her. What do you think?
Jeri: I think your mom is a little too selfish. Plus, I don't really think Betty Betson sounds like a name I'd want to have.
Kaylyn: OK, I just had to ask. I didn't like the idea much either. I really love the name Laura, though.
Jeri: Tha... | Kaylyn's mom wants Kaylyn to name the baby after her but Jeri doesn't like the idea. Jeri wants to give her a strong name but Kaylyn doesn't like it. They eventually decide to call her Victoria. |
train_9325 | Fred: What time is it?
Dina: Ten to nine.
Fred: Your watch is ten minutes slow. So it's should be nine sharp. I'm gonna be late again. What will be my excuse this time? It should be set the alarm for seven thirty.
Dina: Don't cry over spilled milk, Fred? Could you stay with me a few minutes?
Fred: What? Why? What's wro... | Fred is in a hurry to work but Dina asks him to stay with her longer because she hates being alone and is sick. Fred compromises to stay for another 15 minutes. |
train_9326 | Gilberto: Good afternoon, madam. Is there anything I can do for you?
Neala: Yes, I spent so much time sightseeing here. It is already so late now. I am afraid I can't catch the last bus back to downtown.
Gilberto: Don't worry. I will try to get a taxi for you. You can take it to the bus station.
Neala: I am very gratef... | Gilberto will try to get a taxi for Neala to a bus station to catch the last bus downtown. |
train_9327 | Art: Taxi!
Allyn: Yes, sir. Where to?
Art: Wangfujing, please!
Allyn: All right.
Art: Oh, I like the music on your radio. It's nice.
Allyn: Thank you! I always tune to this program when driving. So what's your favorite program?
Art: I like Winner's English very much. You know the Beijing Olympic Games is right around t... | Art calls a taxi and likes music on Allyn's radio. Art recommends Winner's English to Allyn to learn English. Both of them agree the radio brings them lots of conveniences. |
train_9328 | Jennifer: Wow, this is amazing. I'm glad we've come here. So cool.
Noell: I always love skiing. You know, it's a cool game for cool people. Stay with me and you will be cool, too.
Jennifer: Hey, look over there. It seems that there is something interesting going on. Let's go and have a look.
Noell: Sure. It's probably ... | Jennifer and Noell happen to see a skiing show when they are skiing. Jennifer thinks it's breathtaking but worries the avalanche happens. Noell tells the chance is slim and says there is a snowmaking machine to make snow though may cause pollution. |
train_9329 | Noel: Taxi!
Jimmy: Yes, sir. Where to?
Noel: The city square, please.
Jimmy: Are you in a hurry?
Noel: Yes, I have to be there to meet a friend at 5 thirty pm. So we're sure we can get there on time?
Jimmy: I'm afraid not, sir. Generally we can, but you know how it is in the rush hour now.
Noel: I see. Here's the extra... | Noel hurries to get to the city square and Jimmy gets Noel there on time, so Jimmy gets the extra money promised by Noel. |
train_9330 | William: Let's go to the animal shelter.
Crystie: What do you want to do?
William: I want to get a puppy for my son.
Crystie: That will make him so happy.
William: I'll get him one of those little dogs.
Crystie: One that won't grow up too big.
William: And eat too much.
Crystie: Do you know which one he would like?
Wil... | William will get a puppy for William's son which he showed the love yesterday, and Crystie wonder the puppy's name. |
train_9331 | Seymour: Is this a duty-free shop?
Armando: Yes, sir. What can I do for you?
Seymour: I want to buy some specialties. Can you recommend me some?
Armando: Sure. I strongly advise you to buy a bottle of perfume and a lighter.
Seymour: Fine. They look nice. I will take both of them.
Armando: May I have a look at your pass... | Seymour buys a bottle of perfume and a lighter as Armando recommends in a duty-free shop. |
train_9332 | Madam: I ' m taking BA fright 123 to London. Can you tell me where the reporting desk is, please?
Lysandra: Yes, Madam. The reporting desk for the British Airway's flight to London is over there.
Madam: Thank you so much. Is this the desk for BA flight 123 to London?
Lysandra: Yes, this is the right desk. Have you any ... | Lysandra guides Madam to weigh her suitcase and tells her to go to the departure lounge for BA flight 123 to London. |
train_9333 | Noland: Does it look too big?
Issi: It looks like it was made just for you.
Noland: Yes, I like it. I'm going to get it.
Issi: How would you like to pay for it?
Noland: Here's my credit card.
Issi: Now, if you'll just sign here.
Noland: Yes. Here you are.
Issi: So long. Have a nice weekend. | Noland pays for something Issi thinks suitable for Noland by credit card. |
train_9334 | Luigi: I usually bowl with an eight ball. I like the control of a light ball. I can spin it more, so that the ball hooks.
Gabbi: Well. I like them a little heavier. I don't have as much control, usually bowling straight, but the extra momentum compensates for that.
Luigi: Well, let's see which technique is better. I th... | Luigi and Gabbi share their different techniques about bowling and decide to try which is better. Luigi knocks all the ball down but Gabbi's ball goes straight through the wickets. |
train_9335 | Elysha: Wow! I can't believe I'm standing here!
Nina: What are you so excited about?
Elysha: I'm standing in front of an exquisite work of art!
Nina: What's the big deal? It's just a picture of some woman.
Elysha: I've seen it so many times in books, but I never imagined I'd get to see it in person.
Nina: There are ton... | Elysha is seeing an art painting in person and tells Nina it worths about 80 million dollars. |
train_9336 | Stacy: Hi Mark.
Mark: Oh, hi Stacy.
Stacy: How was your summer vacation?
Mark: I worked over the summer at a restaurant. Have to make tuition money, right? What did you do?
Stacy: I took summer school. I withdrew from two of my classes last year so I wanted to make them up.
Mark: So are you officially a junior now?
Sta... | Mark worked over the summer at a restaurant to make tuition money and Stacy took the summer school to make classes up. They talk about Nicole who dropped out of school but received a full-time job offer. |
train_9337 | Brigitte: Good afternoon, sir. You are really a regular customer here. May I ask you why you come here so often?
Jordy: I'm a newspaper columnist. I write comments for a living. I enjoy working in a coffeehouse.
Brigitte: I see. But isn't it a bit too noisy?
Jordy: I don't mind. By contrast, I quite like the circumstan... | Jordy tells Brigitte Jordy enjoys working in a coffeehouse as a newspaper columnist and says Jordy likes Irish coffee the most. They share opinions on coffee. Jordy thinks coffee is more a living style than a simple drink for western people and Brigitte says more and more young Chinese fall for coffee. |
train_9338 | May: What's all the security check about, Jimmy? Does it mean the bar may be a dangerous place?
Jimmy: No, of course not. Just in case. Nothing to worry about. Don't you also do this in China?
May: I don't know. Maybe the same. Actually, this is my first time being in a bar.
Jimmy: Oh, then it's my honor to be here wit... | May comes to a bar for the first time with Jimmy. Jimmy gets her free orange juice with her ticket and they talk about the bar culture in America. Then Jimmy and May see the people on the dance floor and plan to join them after Jimmy takes some photos. |
train_9339 | Westbrooke: Mike, what are you doing tonight?
Mike: Nothing special. I just want to get plastered.
Westbrooke: I don't feel like drinking tonight. I'm gonna hang out at YY's.
Mike: YY's? That place is boring. How about Xara's? It's real classy, and they keep the place spin and span.
Westbrooke: Yeah, but it's expensive... | Mike suggests going to Xara's tonight while Mike insists on going to YY's. Finally Mike joins Mike and orders two drafts. |
train_9340 | Augusto: He has lots of hobbies.
Fawnia: And he's always busy with his pictures and roses.
Augusto: He's won a dozen prizes for his pictures and roses.
Fawnia: But as for his business in the city. . .
Augusto: He lets his cousins look after his business.
Fawnia: He sounds more like an artist than a businessman. | Augusto and Fawnia are talking about a businessman's hobbies. |
train_9341 | Madeline: I would love to be famous and have thousands of adoring fans.
Shandy: Really? I'm not sure that I would like all the attention. There have been numerous cases of paparazzi interfering with star's private live in recent years.
Madeline: I love being photographed! If I were famous, I'd do interviews for all the... | Madeline would love to be famous and enjoy being photographed and interviewed. While Shandy thinks these would get tedious and reminds Madeline to be careful with the gossip columnists. Madeline would support children's charity and hope Shandy to write Madeline's biography. |
train_9342 | Desmund: I'm afraid I spilled coffee on the tablecloth.
Agretha: Oh, never mind. I am just going to do the laundry today.
Desmund: I want to apologize. Is there anything can do for you?
Agretha: It really doesn't matter at all. I never did like it anyway. | Desmund apologizes for spilling coffee on the tablecloth and Agretha'll do the laundry. |
train_9343 | Francesco: Good day, Madam. What service do you require today?
Madam: I'd like some info about your Payroll Services, please.
Francesco: It's possible to sign an agreement with us, and then we can pay your staff directly. That is called an Entrustment Agreement.
Madam: I see. How is it paid? I mean, what payment method... | Madam asks Francesco about Payroll Services, and Madam recommends the Entrustment Agreement, which can adjust the payment methods depending on each employee. Francesco will decide after talking over with colleagues. |
train_9344 | Cicely: How many parking tickets have you gotten before?
Deanne: I've gotten a few parking tickets before.
Cicely: How many?
Deanne: Only about five or six.
Cicely: Have you paid off your parking tickets?
Deanne: Yes, I paid my fines.
Cicely: How much do you have to pay for the ticket?
Deanne: If I remember correctly, ... | Deanne got parking tickets fine up to $130 before. Cicely reminds Deanne the fine and Deanne will go to the DMW to pay today. |
train_9345 | Credit Services: Credit Services, how can I help you?
Jeanine: I'd like to apply for a credit card with you.
Credit Services: Would that be our standard card, our gold card, or our platinum card?
Jeanine: Oh, I'm not sure. What's the difference?
Credit Services: Well, the standard card has a lower credit limit, that's ... | Credit Services offers the standard card, gold card and platinum card. Jeanine's salary is pretty high and there's no problem with Jeanine's credit ratings so Jeanine could apply for the platinum card. |
train_9346 | John: Well, this is certainly a nice place, Mr. Taylor. What sort of public transportation is nearby?
Mr. Taylor: Please, call my John. Well, there's a subway stop and bus station just around the corner. Do you have children?
John: Yes, two.
Mr. Taylor: Well, in that case, the schools in this area are very good.
John: ... | John tells John there's a subway stop, a bus station, good schools, and shops nearby. John'll think about the place. |
train_9347 | Janene: Could I help you on your new project?
Sinclair: I have a need for help with writing and also a need for help with the computer work. Which would you prefer?
Janene: I want to help with both.
Sinclair: That would be wonderful. Sometimes we will be working together and sometimes independently. Would that be OK?
J... | Janene offers Sinclair help with writing and computer work for the new project. Sinclair needs Janene's background information. |
train_9348 | Jacinda: What should I do when I find a job?
Frazier: There are a few considerations. Is this a part-time or full-time job?
Jacinda: Does it make a difference?
Frazier: Basically, you really don't need to do much of anything. On the Continued Claim Form, you will note that you now have a new job and also note what you ... | Frazier tells Jacinda to note the new job and salary on the Continued Claim Form. Jacinda can notify EDD if in need of assistance. |
train_9349 | Archie: China is now a member of world trade organization. As a member of TO, China will have to make some changes in its economic policies so that it can follow the routines practiced by other TO members. Is it fair to China, do you think?
Pinchas: It's a hard question, but I'm sure the reexamination of China's econom... | Pinchas thinks the old economic policies stimulate the growth of China's economy and protect Chinese enterprise from global competition. But after China entered TO, it's necessary to change the economic policies. Archie says the TO's principle requires equal treatment of domestic and foreign enterprise and Pinchas adds... |
train_9350 | Floria: What can I do for you, sir?
Geraldo: What have you got this morning?
Floria: Fruit juice, cakes and refreshments, and everything.
Geraldo: I'd like to have a glass of tomato juice, please.
Floria: Any cereal, sir?
Geraldo: Yes, a dish of cream of wheat.
Floria: And eggs?
Geraldo: Yes, bacon and eggs with butter... | Floria helps Geraldo order tomato juice, a dish of cream of wheat, bacon, and fried eggs. |
train_9351 | Rheta: I'm looking for some black pumps to go with my evening gown. Could you show me what you have?
Nealy: Sure, we have several different styles you may choose. How high of a heel do you want?
Rheta: Not to high, maybe an inch or an inch in the half would be the best.
Nealy: In that case, I might have just the pair f... | Rheta's looking for black pumps and Nealy recommends one pair made in Italy. Rheta thinks it's beautiful and Nealy'll get it for Rheta. |
train_9352 | Mrs. Anderson: When can I have your firm C. I. F. prices, that is to say, the final offer, Mr. London?
Mr. London: We'll have them worked out by this evening and let you have them tomorrow morning. Would you be free to come by then?
Mrs. Anderson: Yes. I'll be here tomorrow morning at 10.
Mr. London: Perfect. Our offer... | Mr. London'll give Mrs. Anderson the final offer tomorrow and Anderson'll place the order right away if the price is reasonable. Anderson's buying for chain department stores and London'll introduce Mr.Jordan in charge of it to her. |
train_9353 | Anet: Good evening.
Tim: Good evening. We've a reservation for a table for four. My name is Tim.
Anet: Let me check the list. Yes, we do have a reservation under Mr. Tim.
Tim: But there is a change in the number of people. There are seven of us. Three of my friends are coming soon.
Anet: It doesn't matter. Follow me, p... | Tim reserved a table for four but another three friends will come. Tim suggests changing the table to the center and Tim takes it. |
train_9354 | Carlisle: Fred, we're gonna have a meeting after half an hour. Have you got it?
Fred: Is that true? I can't believe it. There are always some meetings in this company.
Carlisle: Hush! The wall has ears, you know.
Fred: But, my overwork has not done yet. And it is driving me crazy.
Carlisle: My boy. I give you my sympat... | Carlisle reminds Fred of the meeting but Fred hasn't done the overwork. Carlisle shows sympathy and says the meeting is important. |
train_9355 | Quentin: One thing I love our boss for is that he always knows when to give you a pay raise without being asked for.
Heddi: Really? How can he be so sure about the timing?
Quentin: He just knows either by your excellent performance at work or by the annual review.
Heddi: Well. This must save lots of employees from worr... | Quentin says Quentin's boss always knows when to give employees pay raise according to their performances and Heddi likes the system. |
train_9356 | Renault: You have been doing a great job this year and I am very satisfied with your work.
Rhea: I am very happy to know my work could be recognized by you and our company.
Renault: Based on your contribution, I would like to give you a pay raise. Your monthly salary will be increased by 800 Yuan. This increase include... | Renault gives Rhea a pay raise because Rhea does a great job. Rhea's happy and appreciates it. |
train_9357 | Lorita: Good morning, sir.
Hendrick: Good morning. I wonder if you can help. I've lost my coat.
Lorita: Where did you lose it, sir?
Hendrick: Er... I left it on the.., urn.., underground yesterday morning.
Lorita: Can you describe it?
Hendrick: Well, it's a full-length brown overcoat with a check pattern on it. It's go... | Lorita lost a full-length coat yesterday morning, a three-quarter-length coat last week, and a white raincoat this morning. Hendrick never saw them and suggests he go to a second-hand clothes shop. |
train_9358 | Miss Li: Hello, Silk Branch, Who is calling?
Brown: This is Brown speaking. May I speak to Miss Li?
Miss Li: Speaking, please. This is Li.
Brown: Good afternoon, Miss Li.
Miss Li: Good afternoon.
Brown: Have you got the contract ready for signature?
Miss Li: Yes, I have. I gave you a ring just now, but you were not in
... | Brown calls Miss Li for signing the contract this evening. And Brown's manager invites Li for dinner so that they'll sign the contract before dinner. |
train_9359 | Chrissy: Are you packing for another trip?
Garry: Yeah. On Saturday, I'm flying to Toronto.
Chrissy: Is this another engineering conference for work?
Garry: No. I'm meeting with friends. But I earned so many miles by traveling for work that the ticket was free.
Chrissy: That's impressive. You fly a lot. I've only been ... | Garry's flying to Toronto to meet with friends. Chrissy's only been on a plane a few times because Chrissy takes the train to New York to visit Chrissy's father. |
train_9360 | Judith: Excuse me. Can you do me a favor?
Iain: What's your problem?
Judith: I just can not find the right place here. I've never been here before.
Iain: You must be a freshman. What do you want anyway?
Judith: I want to find a book that I need for my term paper, but I cannot find it anywhere.
Iain: The library has fiv... | Judith can't find a book for term paper and Iain suggests trying the General Reading Room. Iain tells Judith the way to it. |
train_9361 | Bill: Here are eggs, ham, bread, milk and so on. What would you like for breakfast, Bill?
Pepita: I would like some ham and eggs.
Bill: OK. How many eggs would you like?
Pepita: I usually eat two.
Bill: OK. How would you like them cooked?
Pepita: I like them fried.
Bill: And what would you like to drink?
Pepita: Well, ... | Bill asks Bill his breakfast and Bill wants ham, two fried eggs, coffee, and juice. |
train_9362 | Aggie: Have you any round-neck sweater?
Luise: Yes. Actually our range of sweaters is the most comprehensive available.
Aggie: Can I try this one on?
Luise: Sure, go ahead.
Aggie: The color is too bright. For my age, I would prefer a lighter color. | Luise offers round-neck sweaters and Aggie prefers a lighter color. |
train_9363 | Ajay: Hi, long time no see. How have you been?
Suzette: Oh, I've been fine, but I'm having some trouble with my son.
Ajay: Tell me all about it.
Suzette: Oh, he's 14 and in the past few months, he's become quieter and a bit secretive. He locks himself in his room and I think he's running around with the wrong crowd.... | Suzette has trouble with Suzette's son because he becomes quieter and secretive. He has become friends with older boys and passed his curfew last week. Ajay suggests talking to him and Suzette takes the advice. |
train_9364 | Effie: My doctor said that I need a chest X-ray.
Sargent: Just take your clothes off from the waist up and put this gown on, with the opening in the back.
Effie: What should I do after that?
Sargent: You need to come over here and face this plate.
Effie: Am I standing the right way?
Sargent: I will need your arms ... | Sargent instructs Effie to do a chest X-ray and Effie follows Sargent's instructions. They will be all done as the film is processed. |
train_9365 | Indira: I have difficulty with this form. Will you please explain it to me?
Ora: Actually there is a sample over there. But if you still have a problem, let me know.
Indira: Oh, that's great. Thank you very much. | Ora shows Indira a sample of the form. |
train_9366 | Vivi: I like this apartment. Do you think we can afford it?
Brier: Yes, I think so, it's not very expensive. It's in the right area and it has everything that we are looking for. The rooms are quite large too.
Vivi: I love the balcony. We can sit outside and enjoy the sun in summer, and it's on the 12 floor, so the bal... | Vivi likes the apartment and Brier thinks it's affordable. The apartment has many advantages but it's rather far from Vivi's hospital. |
train_9367 | Jean Williamson: 7824145 Jean Williamson speaking.
Carla: Hi dear, sorry I had to rush off this morning. How are the boys?
Jean Williamson: I'm taking them to the doctor at 12:00 o'clock but I'm sure they're going to be all right.
Carla: That's good. What about you?
Jean Williamson: Oh I'm fine now. I'm going to bake a... | Jean Williamson plans to bake a birthday cake and has bought presents for the boys. Carla thinks of opening a savings account for them. |
train_9368 | Jerrome: Hey, how's it going?
Sid: Pretty good. What are you up to today?
Jerrome: I'm looking for an apartment.
Sid: A small apartment or a large one?
Jerrome: I am hoping to find a 2 bedroom apartment.
Sid: Have you been looking in the newspaper for ads?
Jerrome: Yes, and I got the phone number of an agent who said h... | Jerrome's looking for a 2-bedroom apartment. The fact that Jerrome has a dog makes the search more difficult. Sid's cousin has 2 dogs and Sid'll ask him whether his building has apartments available. |
train_9369 | Janene: Excuse me, I am a stranger here and I'm looking for the nearest post office.
Adrianna: That's no problem, turn right at the next corner, continue four blocks and there's one next to the police station.
Janene: Could you repeat that one more time?
Adrianna: Sure, take a right at the corner and after 4 blocks. Yo... | Adrianna tells Janene where the nearest post office is twice and suggests Janene buy a guidebook. |
train_9370 | Jephthah: Thanks so much for coming to our house. My wife and I really need someone to look after the children. After we had our first baby 6 years ago, my wife left her job as a lawyer to care for him. Then we had a little girl. That was 2 years ago. But my wife has decided to start teaching at a university, so we'd l... | Jephthah's wife resigned to look after their first kid but after the second baby was born, she began teaching so they need a babysitter. Hattie's experienced in babysitting and Jephthah'll pay Hattie $20 per hour. |
train_9371 | Cindy: Peter, hi.
Jenilee: Hi, Cindy.
Cindy: Great to see you again. Welcome to London.
Jenilee: Thanks. It's great to be here finally.
Cindy: So how are you? How was your journey?
Jenilee: Well, the flight was 45 minutes late but after that it was fine. Its service was very good, the inflight movies were really cool. ... | Peter says the journey was fine but he's hungry now. Cindy suggests they have some breakfast first. |
train_9372 | Jen: Here are your cold dishes, sir.
Neron: Thank you. I wonder why it Chinese dinner always starts with cold dishes instead of hot courses. Could you explain that to me?
Jen: Certainly, sir. It's a custom in our country to serve cold dishes first as they have been prepared before hand.
Neron: Oh, I see. The chefs in y... | Jen explains to Neron the cold dishes are served first because people usually talk more and eat less at the beginning of the dinner. But Neron is full before the hot courses are served. |
train_9373 | Christiano: What can I do for you?
Yuri: I need some medicine.
Christiano: For whom?
Yuri: My wife. She suffers from a bad cold.
Christiano: What symptoms does she have?
Yuri: Fever and a bad cough.
Christiano: I see. Don't worry, just a common cold.
Yuri: What kind of medicine does she need?
Christiano: Patulin will b... | Christiano helps Yuri get some Patulin to cure Yuri's wife's cold. |
train_9374 | Meira: Hello, Arthur. What seems to be the problem?
Arthur: Hey doc. Well, I think I might need glasses. I ' m getting headaches, and I really struggle to see things that are far away. But I have always had 20/20 vision.
Meira: Sounds like you may be far-sighted. OK, then, cover your left eye and read the chart in fron... | Meira finds Arthur's eyesight terrible. Then Meira tells him to choose his frame while Meira's filling out his prescription. |
train_9375 | Doctor: Come in and sit down, Jack. Now, what's the trouble?
Jack: I've got a terrible pain in my stomach, Doctor.
Doctor: I see. When did it start?
Jack: It started yesterday. I didn't eat any supper.
Doctor: Have you got a temperature?
Jack: I think so. I feel very hot.
Doctor: Let's see. Yes. You ' Ve got quite a hi... | Doctor asks about Jack's symptoms and thinks Jack has got flu. Thus Doctor suggests Jack stay in bed and take flu medicine. |
train_9376 | Belva: By the way miss, where is the toilet?
Alexina: Toilets are in the rear, I am afraid all the toilets are fully occupied at the moment.
Belva: What? Oh, what we live! Thank you very much for your help, miss.
Alexina: You are welcome. | Alexina says toilets are all occupied. Belva feels shocked. |
train_9377 | Cleland: What kind of gas does this car take?
Richy: I don't know. It's a rental.
Cleland: I will give you premium unleaded. Alright?
Richy: Sure, why not?
Cleland: That is the pump you are in front of.
Richy: Is it expensive?
Cleland: It is the most expensive.
Richy: Well, I don't want it then. Can I move to another p... | Cleland recommends premium unleaded gas to Richy but Richy refuses because it's expensive. So Cleland just gives Richy regular unleaded. |
train_9378 | Miao Li: Excuse me Miao Li. Could you tell me who Jackie Chan is?
Loise: Certainly. Jackie Chan is a very famous movie star in Hong Kong. His Chinese name is Cheng Long.
Miao Li: Ha, I know Cheng Long a lot, he has made 40 films since 1976. And at that time he was promoted as the new Bruce Lee. But I'm not familiar wit... | Miao Li asks Miao Li to introduce Jackie Chan. Miao Li says he measures his worth by fracturing lots of his bones when performing and Miao Li can count the breaks. Miao Li actually knows much about him. |
train_9379 | Neal: There is a very critical debate between the presidential candidates tonight.
Kimberlee: Do you know which channel it is on?
Neal: Five I think. All three candidates are presenting their campaign platforms.
Kimberlee: I used to be really interested in that. But lately it seems that they end up saying one thing and... | Neal's passionate about politics, while Kimberlee thinks it's just saying one thing and doing another. Neal persuades Kimberlee to watch the presidential debate. |
train_9380 | Cicely: I'm interested in teaching at your school.
Everett: Great. Are you a qualified teacher?
Cicely: Yes.
Everett: What kind of teaching certificate do you have?
Cicely: I have a TEFL certificate.
Everett: How many years of experience do you have?
Cicely: I have three years of teaching ESL and four years of teaching... | Cicely's a basic-Chinese-speaking qualified teacher with ESL and pre-school teaching experience. Everett invites Cicely to Everett's school for an interview. |
train_9381 | Johnathon: Hey, Tom, I want to learn how to play golf.
Tom: You're really sporty!
Johnathon: I want to do everything I can.
Tom: Do you have clubs?
Johnathon: No. Can I rent clubs?
Tom: There are clubs for beginners. It's cheaper to buy those rather than rent them a few times.
Johnathon: What kinds of clubs?
Tom: Like ... | Johnathon wants Tom to teach Johnathon golf. Tom recommends Johnathon to buy clubs and agrees. |
train_9382 | Palmer: What date is today?
Evangelin: Why?
Palmer: Didn't you notice the roses everywhere?
Evangelin: I hear it's Chinese Valentine's Day! Don't you know?
Palmer: Oh, God. I just forgot it. I should have brought roses for my girlfriend.
Evangelin: It's not too late. Go to buy some now. | Evangelin reminds Palmer to buy roses for girlfriend on Chinese Valentine's Day. |
train_9383 | Shirley: Hello, let me introduce myself. I'm your neighbor. My name is Shirley.
Sophie: Hi, Shirley. I'm Sophie. It's nice to meet you.
Shirley: Nice to meet you, too.
Sophie: Please come in.
Shirley: Here is a little gift for your family. It's a calendar with all the community events on it. I hope it can be helpful.
S... | Shirley gives a community calendar as a gift, offers help, introduces the community's security situation, and will show Carrefour to the new neighbor Sophie. And Shirley also invites Sophie to the party for new neighbors. |
train_9384 | Lorrayne: I'm sick of my job, I always have to work late at night, and the company keeps me working in the office.
Timmy: Why don't you find a new career where you can do what you enjoy, being outside working during the day?
Lorrayne: What do you suggest? I can't afford to quit my job until I get a new one.
Timmy: Mayb... | Timmy suggests Lorrayne go to school or get a training position during the day. |
train_9385 | Celinka: How do you like the play?
Pris: It is very dull, and the production isn't very satisfactory, either.
Celinka: You're absolutely right. I think the acting could be better.
Pris: To be fair, both the costumes and scenery are marvelous.
Celinka: Maybe you're right. But I really don't like it.
Pris: Well, we'd bet... | Pris thinks the play is dull. Celinka doesn't like it, either. Pris suggests a musical with variety for next time. |
train_9386 | JoAnn: How's your time spent in the United States?
Isobel: Well, pretty good.
JoAnn: I'm glad to hear that. What impressed you most?
Isobel: Well, the cultural differences impressed me most.
JoAnn: You mean we Chinese think differently from the Americans?
Isobel: That's right, quite different. One day one of my America... | Isobel tells JoAnn in America people shouldn't ask if one is sick or suggest going to the hospital because offering advice is showing sympathy. It is different in China. JoAnn finds it weird but still understands it. |
train_9387 | Eimile: Do you have a copy of today's newspaper? I want to check the results from the world athletics championship.
Maurita: Yes, I ' m just reading them myself. It's been a great competition. We got gold medals in three events.
Eimile: Yes, we won the men's 110 metres hurdles. I watched that on TV. What other events d... | Maurita tells Eimile their athletes have won gold medals and broken records in the world athletics championship. But their competitor was disqualified because of two false starts. Eimile imagines he must be angry with himself for that. |
train_9388 | Fair-Priced Fares: Fair-Priced Fares, how may I help you?
Hendrick: How much is a round-trip ticket to London?
Fair-Priced Fares: When did you plan to go, sir?
Hendrick: In the second week of September.
Fair-Priced Fares: The second week of September is still in the high-season, so the cheapest tickets are $ 650. The h... | Fair-Priced Fares helps Hendrick get the cheapest ticket in the off-season to London on American Airlines. |
train_9389 | Lissa: May I help you?
Cathlene: This dress is beautiful. May I try it on?
Lissa: I'm afraid you can't.
Cathlene: What is the material of this dress?
Lissa: It's 100 % cotton.
Cathlene: That's good. Can you give me a reduction?
Lissa: It's already reduced 20 %.
Cathlene: Do you have any cheaper ones?
Lissa: Yes. Please... | Lissa offers no try-on service or reduction for the dress. Cathlene asks for a cheaper one. |
train_9390 | Sylvan: I've something very unpleasant to talk with you. Upon the arrival of the first consignment, it was found that about 50 % of the sixty cases of pineapples were leaking.
Katy: It's rather an unusual case. Have you found the cause of leaking?
Sylvan: It's simply because the tins were damaged.
Katy: It appears to b... | Sylvan asks for indemnity for the loss from Katy because about 50 % of the consigned pineapple cases got damaged during loading, with the certificate issued by the Health Department. |
train_9391 | Dwane: Hello, I would like to buy some business cards.
Jinny: Excellent. How many would you like?
Dwane: Two thousand would be fine.
Jinny: You need to fill out this form, please.
Dwane: All I want is the same thing on this card.
Jinny: That will be no problem, sir.
Dwane: OK, I'm finished. Here's your form and my old ... | Jinny asks Dwane to handle the filled form with an old business card and helps Dwane order new ones. |
train_9392 | Nicolea: There are some things I miss. But I love Chinese food. And I think the people in Taiwan are really hospitable. Besides, I grew up in Los Angeles, so I'm used to living in crowded places. Why are you going to America?
Lori: I'm going to New York to visit my sister. She is in art school. I've never been to New Y... | Lori tells Nicolea that Lori is going to visit a sister in New York and expresses fear of guns there. Nicolea comforts Lori since the sister must know it pretty well. Nicolea finds the museums Lori wants to see are excellent. |
train_9393 | Alasdair: How do you think the report I wrote?
Northrup: Not bad. But there is more room for improvement.
Alasdair: I jumped the gun.
Northrup: There were some gaps in your report. Please be more sorrow.
Alasdair: Yes, I overlooked some facts. I'll be more sorrow. | Northrup thinks Alasdair's report needs to be more sorrow. |
train_9394 | Evangelina: I want to buy a shirt.
Dave: What color do you like?
Evangelina: A white one, please.
Dave: Maybe you could have a look at this one.
Evangelina: What's the size?
Dave: Large.
Evangelina: I think a medium one will do. | Dave helps Evangelina buy a white medium-size shirt. |
train_9395 | Ronny: I really do like this dining set. But I just don't know. I don't know if I can do a good job with it.
Loree: It really isn't hard, sir. You just have to follow the instructions.
Ronny: What instructions?
Loree: We will give you a detailed instruction manual if you buy the table.
Ronny: I see. But can I understan... | Loree tells Ronny not to worry about whether he can finish the dining set himself because the instruction manual is clearly written. Loree tells Ronny the steps are sanding the furniture, wiping off dust, putting on the varnish, and then another varnish. But Ronny thinks it sounds complicated, while Loree thinks it's r... |
train_9396 | Leesa: I haven't seen your father in like 5 years. How is he doing?
Ramesh: He's not doing too well.
Leesa: Why? What's wrong?
Ramesh: About a year ago, he started feeling weak all the time.
Leesa: Is it due to old age or is he sick.
Ramesh: Maybe a little of both. The doctor's can't point out anything specifically. I ... | Ramesh tells Leesa that Ramesh's father started feeling weak because he didn't take care of himself during youth. Leesa hopes Ramesh's father starts feeling better. |
train_9397 | Will: Excuse me, sir, may I take your order now?
Malissa: Could we order later? We have five persons altogether and 2 of us are still on the way.
Will: OK, sir. Please call me when you are ready.
Malissa: Yes, thank you. | Malissa tells Will they'll order later because 2 of them haven't arrived. |
train_9398 | Jenny: Hi, Don. Would you like to go swimming this afternoon?
Don: I wish I could, Jenny, but I have to spend the rest of the day in the library. I have a ten-page paper due tomorrow.
Jenny: Oh, is that for Professor Smith's class?
Don: Yes, I have to write an article on a poem we read in class.
Jenny: That's hard. How... | Don tells Jenny he needs to write a paper and study maths and history so he cannot go swimming. Jenny offers help with his math. |
train_9399 | Ruby: Why don't you go to a show or something tonight?
Judy: As a matter of fact, I thought Judy might like to go to a concert.
Ruby: Let's have a look and see what's on... You might try the concert at the Festival Hall.
Judy: That sounds nice. | Ruby recommends the concert at the Festival Hall to Judy. |
train_9400 | Cory: Do you ever eat fast food?
Kris: Yes, yes, I do.
Cory: What kind of fast food do you normally eat?
Kris: Oh, you know, hamburgers, sandwiches, well, sometimes a pizza.
Cory: Well, right. And how often do you eat fast food? Every day, more than once a week or less than once a week?
Kris: Well, Monday to Friday whe... | Kris tells Cory Kris eats fast food including hamburgers, sandwiches, etc. at lunchtime on weekdays but not usually on weekends. Kris thinks it tastes not bad and is convenient. |
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