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"#Person1#: do you have any plans for dinner tonight?
#Person2#: no, I was thinking of putting a frozen pizza in the oven or something. How about you?
#Person1#: I was thinking maybe we could make dinner together tonight. What do you think?
#Person2#: I'm absolutely useless at cooking!
#Person1#: I could teach you how to cook something healthy. Frozen pizza are so bad for you!
#Person2#: I know they aren't good for me, but they are cheap, convenient, and fairly tasty.
#Person1#: I recently saw a piece for spicy chicken curry in a magadize. Maybe we could try that?
#Person2#: yeah, why not. Do you have all the ingredients?
#Person1#: I bought all the ingredients this morning, so let's start!
#Person2#: what do we do first?
#Person1#: first, you need to wash the vegetables and then chop them into little pieces.
#Person2#: ok. Should I heat the wok?
#Person1#: yes. Once it gets hot, put a little oil in it, add the vegetables and stir-fry them for a few minutes.
#Person2#: what about the chicken?
#Person1#: that needs to be cut into thin strips about 3 cm long and then it can be stir-fried on its own until its cooked through.
#Person2#: how about the rice?
#Person1#: I'll prepare it. Do you prefer white rice or brown rice?
#Person2#: white rice, please. None of that healthy brown stuff for me!",#Person1# teaches #Person2# to cook chicken for #Person2#'s original thought of having frozen pizza is unhealthy.
"#Person1#: Are you an art aficionado?
#Person2#: Not really. I like going to an art exhibition once or twice a year. I hardly know anything about art or sculpture. You are a true art lover, aren't you?
#Person1#: I love going to art galleries, particularly when one is holding an exhibition of abstract art.
#Person2#: I never understand the meaning of those painting. They are too abstract for me. I didn't pay much attention in art class at school.
#Person1#: Art isn't for everyone. I'm going to an exhibition tomorrow at the national gallery. It's an exhibition of greek and roman sculpture.
#Person2#: I like sculpture, especially that form ancient rome or Greece. What time are you thinking of going? I'd love to go with you.
#Person1#: I thought I'd have an early lunch and go immediately afterwards. Does that sound ok to you? Bus 51 goes directly there.
#Person2#: That sounds fine. What time shall we meet at the bus stop?
#Person1#: Let's meet at 12:30. it will probably take us there or four hours to see all of the exhibits.",#Person1# is going to an exhibition tomorrow. #Person2# knows little about art or sculpture and decides to go with #Person1#. They will meet at bus stop at 12:30.
"#Person1#: Sally,here is a letter for us. It's from Tom.
#Person2#: Can you read it, please? My hands are wet with all this washing.
#Person1#: Well, OK. Dear Sally and John. Thanks for your letter. It was good to hear from you. Just a short note in reply. I was happy to hear that you two will be in town in January. I think that is the first time that you will have come to visit us after your marriage. Please do call me when you arrive so that I can pick you up at the station and then we may have dinner together in town. In case you don't have my number, it's 7807842. I look forward to meeting you soon. Yours, Tom.",Sally reads the letter from Tom to #Person1#. The letter invites them to visit Tom.
"#Person1#: So, did I tell you about my New Year's resolution? I've decided to go on a diet.
#Person2#: And you're going to completely transform your eating habits, right?
#Person1#: Exactly! I'm going to cut out all that junk I eat. No more chips, no more soda, no more fried food.
#Person2#: I've heard this one before.
#Person1#: But this time I'm going to stick to it. I really mean it! Trust me, Carol, I'm going to be a new man in one year's time!
#Person2#: Well, I guess we'll just have to wait and see.
#Person1#: Thanks, honey, that was a great meal. I'm stuffed. Do we have any chips left?",#Person1#'s decided to go on a diet for New Year's resolution. Carol doesn't believe #Person1# will stick to it.
"#Person1#: I'm coming to pick up my ticket. This is my reservation note.
#Person2#: Your reservation is right. Please get a ticket booking form from there and fill it.
#Person1#: Here you are. How much is the ticket?
#Person2#: $ 800.
#Person1#: Can I pay by card?
#Person2#: Surely of course. Give me your card please.","After filling the booking form and paying, #Person1# picked up the ticket with #Person2#'s assistance."
"#Person1#: Hi, Dan, I'm calling to check on that order of 100 computers were the tenth of September. However, it has been delayed for 2 days.
#Person2#: Yes, I know. I mean to call you and tell you that the factory is short of hands at the moment. They say they can get the order to you by the eighteenth.
#Person1#: Oh, that's too late. If you can give me Steve's phone number, I'll call him and tell him about this. Do you have his number handy?
#Person2#: Yes, it's 87506638.
#Person1#: Sorry, is that double 6 or double 3?
#Person2#: Double 6.
#Person1#: I suppose he can't really complain. Those computers are a bargain.
#Person2#: Exactly. A few days, it shouldn't make that much difference. Thanks for understanding, Darlene.
#Person1#: No problem.",Darlene calls to check the delayed order. Dan tells her the situation. Darlene will talk to Steve.
"#Person1#: Tom, I've got good news for you.
#Person2#: What is it?
#Person1#: Haven't you heard that your novel has won The Nobel Prize?
#Person2#: Really? I can't believe it. It's like a dream come true. I never expected that I would win The Nobel Prize!
#Person1#: You did a good job. I'm extremely proud of you.
#Person2#: Thanks for the compliment.
#Person1#: You certainly deserve it. Let's celebrate!",#Person2# tells Tom he won the Nobel Prize.
"#Person1#: How did your company's fundraiser go?
#Person2#: The fundraiser events went really well. We were able to partner with a few of our competitors, all in fun of course, to sponsor a marathon for the American Cancer Society. All of the people who participated it had a great time, and we were able to raise a lot of money to contribute to cancer research.
#Person1#: So how does it work? How were you able to make money with the marathon?
#Person2#: Each of the runners that participated the marathon race paid a ten dollar entrance fee. Also, they went door to door to get sponsors who pledged a dollar per mile that participants ran. All in all we were able to raise several thousand dollars.
#Person1#: Sounds like a great deal for the American Cancer Society.
#Person2#: In all honesty, it's also a great deal for our company. The exposure that we gained from sponsoring an invent like this was great for our image in the community. We accomplished as much as last year's advertising campaign, plus we were able to do a little fundraising for a good cause.","#Person2# tells #Person1# that the company raised a lot of money to contribute to cancer research, and the marathon event was also a great deal for our company"
"#Person1#: OK, Mrs Thomas. I finished cleaning up the leaves in the yard.
#Person2#: Oh, thank you, James.
#Person1#: I also swept the front steps and took out the garbage. Is there anything else I can help you with?
#Person2#: Can you also take my dog Oscar for a walk?
#Person1#: Sure.
#Person2#: Here is such a prince. Ever since I broke my leg i t has been so difficult to take care of things around the house. My daughter Leah helps out on Mondays and Tuesdays and my son Robbie on Thursdays, but I'm so happy you can come on Saturdays.
#Person1#: Well, I appreciate the weekend work. I'm saving up to buy a bike so I can ride to my basketball practice.
#Person2#: Will you still be able to work for me after you get your bike?
#Person1#: Of course, but don't forget I'm away next weekend visiting my grandfather. My sister Allison will come by instead.
#Person2#: OK.",James helps Mrs. Thomas to do chores because James wanted to save money and Mrs. Thomas is incapable.
"#Person1#: Mr. Wilson. We are very regretful about the mistakes in goods. I am very sorry and we will be responsible for the mistake.
#Person2#: We have no choice but to hold you responsible for the loss we sustained.
#Person1#: The first problem is supposed to be solved after the investigation. About the second problem, I admit it's our fault, so we will exchange all merchandise that falls short of our sample.
#Person2#: Well. I hope there won't be such things no more.
#Person1#: I can assure you that such a thing today will never happen again in future delivery. We have made the plan to improve the package of our exported goods.",#Person1# feels sorry for Mr. Wilson's loss caused by #Person1# and assures that such mistakes will not happen again.
"#Person1#: Hi, Fanny.
#Person2#: Hi, Andy.
#Person1#: Are you feeling OK? You sound a little tired this morning.
#Person2#: I did not sleep much last night. I really feel bad. It was a crazy night.
#Person1#: What happened?
#Person2#: I had a bad dream. I was walking alone in the graveyard, and suddenly all the ghosts jumped out of their graves. They began to chase me through the graveyard and shouted that they wanted my blood.
#Person1#: Oh, what a nightmare! Then what happened?
#Person2#: My mother woke me up. She had heard me crying out for help.
#Person1#: You have got a great mother.
#Person2#: I felt embarrased. After all, I am 18 years old. Mom gave me some chocolate cookies and a glass of milk.
#Person1#: That sounds good!
#Person2#: Yeah, but i was afraid to fall back asleep. I am worrying about getting into the University of Michigan.
#Person1#: Me too. But I tell myself that if they don't accept me, another school will.",Fanny had a nightmare last night and her mother consoled her. Andy listens to her experience and thinks she has a good mother.
"#Person1#: You mustn't touch the wet paint, Bill.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. I won't do it again.
#Person1#: Try to be more careful in future.
#Person2#: I shall. I wasn't as careless as John Sampson. He walked across that wet cement over there.
#Person1#: The workmen oughtn't to leave it without a notice.
#Person2#: The headmaster asked them not to do so.
#Person1#: Then why isn't there a notice?
#Person2#: They went to their stores to get one. Here they come with it now!
#Person1#: But look at them! They've forgotten about the wet cement and they're walking across it to put up the notice!",#Person1# asks Bill to be careful and then sees the workmen walking across the wet cement.
"#Person1#: Tomorrow is Mike's birthday. I have just received the invitation to his party. Did Mike invite you, too?
#Person2#: Yes. I received his invitation this morning. But he didn't tell me what time the party will begin.
#Person1#: I'll ring him up and ask him about it. How will you go to his party?
#Person2#: I'll drive to his party after work. Would you like to take my car there?
#Person1#: I would be glad to. Thank you.",Both #Person1# and #Person2# were invited to Mike's birthday party. #Person2# will give #Person1# a ride.
"#Person1#: Is anybody in?
#Person2#: How can I help you?
#Person1#: I have a headache.
#Person2#: Let me take your temperature with a thermometer.
#Person1#: OK.
#Person2#: I think you have a small fever.
#Person1#: I thought so. I felt dizzy this morning.
#Person2#: You should've called in sick! Next time, have either of your parents call the school office.",#Person2# finds that #Person1# has a fever and says #Person1# should've called in sick earlier.
"#Person1#: Would you like to go to the party tonight?
#Person2#: Whose party?
#Person1#: Ruojia's. Don't you know that? Ruojia has got married.
#Person2#: What! Is she really? I can't believe it!
#Person1#: Yes. Yesterday.
#Person2#: Good gracious. That's incredible! I feel so happy for her!
#Person1#: Yes, me too.
#Person2#: But how do you know that?
#Person1#: I saw the news from her twitter. And she sent an email about it.
#Person2#: What? I didn't receive it!
#Person1#: Maybe you should check your email.
#Person2#: Oh yes, I find it. Tonight at her home. Will you bring something?
#Person1#: Yes, a pair of wineglasses and a card to wish her happy marriage.
#Person2#: I will buy a tea set.",#Person2# is surprised to know from #Person1# that Ruojia is married. Then #Person2# finds Ruojia has sent an email about it. They will go to Ruojia's party and give their presents to her.
"#Person1#: Welcome to Danny's, may I take your order please?
#Person2#: Yeah, I'd like a turkey sandwich.
#Person1#: Alright, do you want cheese on your sandwich?
#Person2#: Yes, please and I'd like some other things to go with a sandwich for lunch.
#Person1#: Of course, you have your choice of soup or a salad and a medium drink.
#Person2#: What is the soup of the day?
#Person1#: We have beef with vegetables or chicken with rice.
#Person2#: Oh, I'll have beef with vegetables then and the Diet Coke.
#Person1#: Great, your total is $9.
#Person2#: Here's a 10, keep the change.
#Person1#: Thank you.","#Person1# helps #Person2# to order a sandwich, soup, and a drink for lunch."
"#Person1#: Good morning. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Well, I hate to disturb you, but I really can't stand it any more. Can you change my room for me? It's too noisy. I was woken up several times by the noise the baggage elevator made. It was too much for me.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. This room is at the end of the corridor. It's possible that the noise is heard early in the morning when everything is quiet.
#Person2#: Anyhow, I'd like to change my room.
#Person1#: I'm awfully sorry, Miss. I do apologize. We'll manage it, but we don't have any spare room today. Could you wait till tomorrow? A tour company will be leaving tomorrow morning. There'll be some rooms for you to choose from.
#Person2#: All right. I hope I'll be able to enjoy my stay in a quiet suite tomorrow evening and have a sound sleep.
#Person1#: Be sure. And if there is anything more you need, please let us know.
#Person2#: OK. Thank you.
#Person1#: You're welcome. I hope you'll be more comfortable in your new room.",#Person2# cannot stand the noise near her room and #Person1# promises to change her room tomorrow as there is no room available today.
"#Person1#: Excuse me, could you tell me where Peking University is on this map?
#Person2#: Let me see. Here it is.
#Person1#: Could you tell me how to get there?
#Person2#: I ' m afraid I can ' t because I ' m a stranger here.
#Person1#: Oh, thanks all the same.
#Person2#: Not at all. You can ask the policeman over there.",#Person2# suggests #Person1# ask the policeman the way to Peking University.
"#Person1#: Excuse me. What's happened? What plane takes off tonight?
#Person2#: Sorry, Madam. The airport is closed. Planes won't take off until tomorrow morning.
#Person1#: What? Then where can we stay for the night?
#Person2#: We've arranged the rooms for you in the airport hotel. Two passengers will share a room.
#Person1#: Em, that's too bad.
#Person2#: Any problem, Madam?
#Person1#: Yes, I have a bad habit. I can't sleep without lights on.
#Person2#: Oh, really? Just now a lady told me she had the same habit.",#Person2# apologizes to #Person1# for the flight delay and arranges rooms for every passenger.
"#Person1#: It's partly your own fault. You should never let in anyone like that unless you're expecting him.
#Person2#: It's all very well to say that, but someone cones to the door and says 'electricity' or 'gas' and you automatically think he is OK, especially if he shows you a card.",#Person1# blames #Person2# for letting someone in without much discretion.
"#Person1#: Hi, I made a reservation for a mid-size vehicle. The name is Jimmy Fox.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, Mr. Fox. We have no mid-size available at the moment.
#Person1#: What do you mean? I don't understand, I made a reservation, do you have my reservation?
#Person2#: Yes, we do, but unfortunately we ran out of cars.
#Person1#: But the reservation keeps the car here. That's why you have the reservation.
#Person2#: I know why we have reservations.
#Person1#: I don't think you do. If you did, I'd have a car. See, you know how to take the reservation, you just don't know how to hold the reservation and that's really the most important part of the reservation, the holding. If anybody can just take them, what's the meaning of reservation?
#Person2#: I am really sorry. But we do have a compact or an SUV if you'd like.
#Person1#: Fine. I'll take the compact.
#Person2#: Alright. We have a blue Ford Focus for you, Mr. Fox. Would you like insurance?
#Person1#: Yeah, you better give me the insurance, because I am gonna beat the hell out of this car.
#Person2#: I am truly sorry. Since that happened, we would like to offer you a discount for the insurance and rent fee.","Mr. Fox is angry because he makes a reservation for a mid-size vehicle but #Person2# doesn't keep a car for him. Finally, he takes a compact with a discount."
"#Person1#: I think spring is finally here.
#Person2#: Yep, it sure seems like it. However, it's still very cold at night.
#Person1#: Yes, they turned the heat off 6 days ago. It's absolutely freezing in my apartment at night. I have to turn on the air conditioner to blow hot air in order to warm things up a little.
#Person2#: Well, and if you are outside and is a bit of a breeze. It feels cold quickly.
#Person1#: It sure does. I think I'm going to follow my cats example and just sit in the sum that shining in through the windows.",#Person1# and #Person2# agree that it still felt very cold in spring.
"#Person1#: Would you please recommend some Chinese wine?
#Person2#: Would you like to have a taste of Moutan?
#Person1#: That's great! What comes along with Moutan?
#Person2#: Yes, you con order some typical Chinese dishes. For example, Roast Beijing Duck.
#Person1#: It sounds good.
#Person2#: Yes, it is the best of our hotel.
#Person1#: Really? Let me have a try.
#Person2#: Thank you. Just a moment, please.",#Person2# recommends #Person1# to have Roast Beijing Duck along with Moutan in the hotel. #Person1# will have a try.
"#Person1#: John? It's Susan Miller.
#Person2#: Hi, Susan. What's up?
#Person1#: Do you know where that memo about office procedures is? I want to give my secretary a copy.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. I have no idea. I haven't seen that for ages.
#Person1#: Alright. Thank you anyway.",Susan asks John where a memo is but John doesn't know.
"#Person1#: Were you born in Los Angeles?
#Person2#: No. I was born in Chicago as a matter of fact.
#Person1#: Oh, were you?
#Person2#: Yeah, I grew up in the suburbs, in Wilmette, and then I moved out here when I was fourteen.
#Person1#: So you went to high school here?
#Person2#: Yeah, that's right. I graduated from Lincoln High.
#Person1#: And then you went to college?
#Person2#: No, not exactly. First I went to Europe.
#Person1#: Oh. To travel?
#Person2#: Well, yes, and I also lived in Munich for a while.
#Person1#: When did you arrive in Munich?
#Person2#: Let me see now. That was about eleven years ago. Yeah, in 1995.
#Person1#: And how long did you stay there?
#Person2#: For almost two years.
#Person1#: Oh, that must have been very interesting.",#Person1# asks #Person2# about past experiences of living in different cities around the world.
"#Person1#: Well, I'd better get back to work. I've got a ton of stuff on my desk! 
#Person2#: Me too. I'll see you after work, huh? 
#Person1#: Yeah, definitely. I was hoping to catch a ride with you. 
#Person2#: Sure. Meet me at five. ",#Person2# will give #Person1# a ride after work.
"#Person1#: Hello, this is Francis.
#Person2#: Hi, this is Monica. I was wondering when we can work on this financial report.
#Person1#: Today, I am busy all day long.
#Person2#: Shall I see you on Friday morning?
#Person1#: That's not good for me at all. It'll have to be another time.
#Person2#: We must find some time to read report.
#Person1#: I know. I am available from 1 PM to 4 PM on Friday afternoon.
#Person2#: That's all right. Then see you on Friday afternoon.
#Person1#: See you.",Francis and Monica manage to find time to work on a report together.
"#Person1#: Brian, do you know how to speak English? 
#Person2#: Yes. 
#Person1#: Where did you learn? 
#Person2#: I learned in college. 
#Person1#: You speak really well. 
#Person2#: Thank you. 
#Person1#: How long have you been in the U. S. ? 
#Person2#: 3 weeks. 
#Person1#: Is your wife with you? 
#Person2#: Yes, she just got here yesterday. 
#Person1#: Have you been to California before? 
#Person2#: No. I've never been there. 
#Person1#: Have you ever been to Las Vegas? 
#Person2#: Yes. I went there once on a business trip. ",#Person1# asked Brian about his experience in the U.S.
"#Person1#: Honey, of course I forgive you! I love you so much! I've really missed you. I was wrong to get upset over nothing. 
#Person2#: I'm sorry I haven't called or anything, but right after you decided you wanted a break, I was called up north to put out some major forest fires! I was in the middle of nowhere, working day and night, trying to prevent the blaze from spreading! It was pretty intense. 
#Person1#: Oh, honey, I'm glad you're okay! But I have some exciting news. . . I think I'm pregnant! 
#Person2#: Really? Wow, that's amazing! This is great news! I've always wanted to be a father! We'll go to the doctor first thing in the morning! 
#Person3#: We have your test results back and, indeed, you are pregnant. Let's see here. . . everything seems to be in order. Your approximate due date is October twenty-seventh two thousand and nine, so that means that the baby was conceived on February third, two thousand and nine. 
#Person2#: Are you sure? Are these things accurate? 
#Person3#: Well, yes sir, they are. 
#Person1#: What's wrong? Why are you asking these questions? 
#Person2#: This baby isn't mine! I was away the first week of February at a training seminar! 
#Person1#: I. . . I. . . no, it can't be. . . ",#Person1# calls #Person2# to tell him that she was wrong to get upset over nothing and tells #Person2# she is pregnant. #Person2# feels happy. They go to the doctor. #Person2# finds out the baby isn't his because he was away the first week of February at a training seminar.
"#Person1#: My throat is really dry.
#Person2#: Do you want to go get something to drink?
#Person1#: Yes, I'm parched.
#Person2#: What did you want to drink?
#Person1#: I was thinking about getting a soda.
#Person2#: Do you know that soda doesn't quench your thirst?
#Person1#: Why not?
#Person2#: Soda is really bad for you.
#Person1#: I don't know what else to drink.
#Person2#: You're supposed to drink water when you're dehydrated.
#Person1#: I would like some water.
#Person2#: That's what will keep you from being thirsty.",#Person2# tells #Person1# soda doesn't quench the thirst. #Person1# will drink water as #Person2# suggests.
"#Person1#: Hello? Hello?
#Person2#: ...
#Person1#: Hello? Who is calling, please?
#Person2#: ...
#Person1#: Listen, I know who you are. It's your tenth time calling me. If you call this number again, I'll call the police and report you. You'll be arrested. I've got your number.",#Person1# is angry about the crank calls.
"#Person1#: I have to go up to London for a couple of days next week. Would you like to come?
#Person2#: That would be nice. How are you getting there?
#Person1#: Well, I prefer to go on the train, but I suppose you want me to take the car.
#Person2#: Oh, I much prefer to go by car, then we don't need to get to the station with our luggage and. . .
#Person1#: And I've got to drive. You know I'm not fond of that. I found it much more relaxing to sit in the train.
#Person2#: Which is more expensive?
#Person1#: Well. Of course train is more expensive, but it is very much quicker. But I know we'll never agree on this subject. You prefer the car. I prefer the train.
#Person2#: Now. Have you ever thought of going by express bus?",#Person1# will go to London and invites #Person2# to come along. But they have disagreements on how they get there.