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train_110 | Rudyard: Excuse me. Is anyone sitting here?
Joella: No, nobody.
Rudyard: You don't mind if I smoke, do you?
Joella: Well, to be frank, yes, I do.
Rudyard: Oh, I'm sorry. But this isn't a no-smoker, is it? I mean would you mind if I smoke here?
Joella: Actually it is. Perhaps you haven't noticed the sign.
Rudyard: Sign?... | Rudyard sits beside Joella and asks if Joella minds Rudyard smoking. Joella does, besides the place is a no-smoker. |
train_111 | Florina: You should not have criticize your son in front of his friends.
Jemmie: Why? He did something wrong.
Florina: I know. But at that time your blame is rubbing salt into his wounds.
Jemmie: I only wanted to help him.
Florina: But it is not the right time. | Florina tells Jemmie not to criticize Jemmie's son in front of his friends. |
train_112 | Jacquelynn: I really want to take a nap. I feel very sleepy today.
Manda: What's the matter? Didn't you get enough sleep last night?
Jacquelynn: I fell asleep very late. It was almost two o'clock in the morning when I finally fell asleep.
Manda: Are you worried about something? Why couldn't you sleep?
Jacquelynn: You k... | Jacquelynn fell asleep very late because Jacquelynn had too much on the mind. Manda gives Jacquelynn some suggestions but Jacquelynn only wants to take a nap right now. |
train_113 | Lesya: What is your favorite coffee?
Orsa: Irish coffee is my favorite. But I'm not particular on it.
Lesya: All right. Would you make coffee yourself when you are at home?
Orsa: Not very often. Making coffee is a bit troublesome. Most of the time, I just buy takeout at Starbucks. And also, I quite like instant coffee.... | Orsa likes Irish coffee and buys takeout at Starbucks. Lesya and Orsa talk about the advantages of instant coffee and Western and Chinese people's attitudes towards coffee. |
train_114 | Dove: Hi, is that Mr. Wu?
Mr. Wu: Yes. What can I do for you?
Dove: I am calling to query about some of your information.
Mr. Wu: We've got a bad line. Can you repeat that please?
Dove: I said I want to ask about some of your information.
Mr. Wu: Sorry, the connection is terrible. I'll call you back because I can't hea... | Dove calls Mr. Wu to query about his information but the connection is terrible. |
train_115 | Tom: Hello!
Alice: Oh, hi!
Tom: Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Tom.
Alice: Pleased to meet you. My name is Alice. Did you just move in next door?
Tom: Yes, I did. Have you lived here long?
Alice: Me? I guess so. I've lived here for about six years now. Have you lived in America very long?
Tom: No, not ... | Tom just moved in and he introduces himself to his neighbor Alice, who teaches mathematics at college and has lived here for about six years. |
train_116 | Didi: What would you like for dessert?
Dorolisa: What do you have?
Didi: I have apple pie, ice cream, chocolate cake and fruit cocktail.
Dorolisa: Can I have apple pie with ice cream?
Didi: Of course. I made the apple pie this morning, so it's lovely and fresh.
Dorolisa: I love your home-made apple pie. It's delicious.... | Dorolisa wants to have apple pie with ice cream and another glass of lemonade. Didi will have ice tea and apple pie without ice cream because Dorolisa has to watch Dorolisa's weight. |
train_117 | Arabela: May I help you?
Barbaraanne: I'd like to cash this check, please.
Arabela: Do you have an account with us?
Barbaraanne: Yeah. Here's my identification card.
Arabela: Do you want large or small bills?
Barbaraanne: Actually, I want to buy some traveler's checks.
Arabela: What denomination?
Barbaraanne: Twenties ... | Arabela helps Barbaraanne cash the check to buy traveler's checks. |
train_120 | Oren: Do you have any direct flights to Toronto?
Esme: Sorry, we don't. But I think you can fly on Northwest Airlines to Berlin and then have a connecting flight on Canada Airline to Toronto. And it is the most economical flight, just 1, 900 dollars.
Oren: When does the flight depart?
Esme: At 8 am. By the way, it also... | Oren wants to fly to Toronto. Esme suggests Oren fly on Northwest Airlines to Berlin and then have a connecting flight on Canada Airline to Toronto. |
train_121 | Delcine: I'm sorry, I've lost my tags and receipt. What can I do about it?
Malissa: I see. What is your baggage? And do you remember the tag's number or color?
Delcine: It's a suitcase. Its colour is blue.
Malissa: Could you give me a description of your case?
Delcine: It's like this, it's square with a leather cover.
... | Delcine lost Delcine's tags and receipt. Malissa checks and helps Delcine find Delcine's case. |
train_122 | Ms. Wilson: Mr. Phillips? I have a request here from purchasing that needs your approval.
Mr. Phillips: Let me take a look. This is for a 486 computer with modem. Who's it going to?
Ms. Wilson: I believe it's going to Ms. Wilson's office.
Mr. Phillips: Get her on the phone, please. I need to clarify this. | Ms. Wilson needs Mr. Phillips's approval. Mr. Phillips wants to clarify the request. |
train_123 | Fairfax: I will have sole then.
Lynnell: All right, how about the other guests.
Fairfax: The rest of us will have this today's special, please.
Lynnell: Ok.
Fairfax: I am sorry but I ordered sole not the same as the others. Will you change it?
Lynnell: I'm afraid we have no more sole.
Fairfax: Then I'll have the pork c... | Fairfax orders sole but is served with the same as the others. Lynnell has no more sole, so Fairfax changes to the pork cutlet. |
train_124 | Guthrey: Do you have any experience working with a computer?
Ingeborg: Yes. I have been a data entry operator for three years.
Guthrey: What kind of software can you use?
Ingeborg: I have working knowledge of Windows and Dos. Actually, I'm quite familiar with both Java and C Programming Languages.
Guthrey: Do you have ... | Guthrey interviews Ingeborg who has been a data entry operator for three years. Ingeborg knows how to use the software, has computer qualifications, and can learn quite quickly. |
train_125 | Credit Services: Hello, welcome to Credit Services. How can we help you?
Dani: I'm interested in applying for a credit card with you.
Credit Services: Are you an existing customer?
Dani: Yes, I've had a Current Account with a debit card with you for years. Now, I'm looking at upgrading to a credit card.
Credit Services... | Dani is interested in applying for a credit card with Credit Services. Credit Services suggests Dani applies for a credit card sooner, but Dani thinks he is qualified. |
train_126 | City Taxi: Good morning, City Taxi.
Emanuela: Good morning. I'd like to book a taxi to the airport for Saturday morning, please.
City Taxi: Where from?
Emanuela: I'm at Garden Hotel in Union Street. There will be three of us sharing. How much will it be?
City Taxi: About 60 dollars.
Emanuela: 60 dollars? Each of betwee... | City Taxi helps Emanuela to book a taxi to the airport on Saturday morning for 60 dollars. |
train_127 | Carl: Hi. My name's Carl. Nice to meet you.
Francisco: Nice to meet you, too. My name is Francisco.
Carl: What?
Francisco: Francisco, but all my friends and family back in Peru call me Pancho.
Carl: Okay, Pancho. So, tell me about your family?
Francisco: Well, I have seven brothers and six sisters.
Carl: Wow. That is a... | Francisco and Carl meet each other for the first time. Francisco tells Carl he's the second oldest. His father is a driver and his mother runs a store. |
train_128 | Marybelle: Hi, Jane. I'd like to discuss something with you. Do you have a minute?
Jane: Sure. I've just got out of my eleven o'clock class. I don't have another class until this afternoon.
Marybelle: Good. Listen, I've just received an e-mail from the computer centre. They are looking for students to help with the wor... | Marybelle tells Jane the computer center is looking for students to help with the work of the school website and doesn't need special experience or knowledge. Jane is interested. |
train_129 | Adi: Oh, I am starving.
Ilyssa: Me too. Shall we eat out? There is a new French restaurant down the street.
Adi: Oh, forget about it. I went there with a friend last week. The menu was all in French and I just couldn't read it.
Ilyssa: That's what you are paying for.
Adi: Maybe. But I should say everything was expensiv... | Ilyssa suggests they eat out. But Adi wants a home-cook meal, because Ilyssa ate out almost every day last week, and promises to cook. |
train_130 | Lavinie: I have a complaint to make, Sir. I had waited ten minutes at the table before the waiter showed up, and I finally got served. And I found it was not what I ordered.
the waiter: I am terribly sorry, madam. It's a bit unusually busy tonight. As a compensation, your meal will be free. | Lavinie makes a complaint. the waiter compensates for her meal. |
train_131 | Gillian: It is exciting just to think about it! It'll be my first trip to Hawaii. But I may have trouble finding my way around there when I'm there.
Halley: Don't worry about that. Just give me a call when you arrive. I'll be glad to show you around. | Gillian is worried to have trouble finding the way in Hawaii. Halley offers to help. |
train_133 | Mrs. Turnbull: Hello, Mrs. Turnbull. How are you?
Jo-Anne: Fine, thanks. How's your boy, Jack?
Mrs. Turnbull: He's a bit tired. You know, he goes to school at eight o'clock every morning. He doesn't get home till after four. then he does his homework after tea. It often takes him a couple of hours to finish
Jo-Anne:... | Mrs. Turnbull tells Mrs. Turnbull about Mrs. Turnbull's boy, Jack, who is a bit tired because of school but likes it. Jack usually walks to school but takes the car when it rains. |
train_134 | Andie: Hi, Craig! How are you?
Craig: Not so good. I have a terrible cold.
Andie: Really? That's too bad! You should be at home in bed. It's really important to get a lot of rest.
Craig: Yeah, you're right.
Andie: And have you taken anything for it?
Craig: No, I haven't.
Andie: Well, it's helpful to chop up some ... | Craig has a terrible cold. Andie suggests he get rest and take some garlic in chicken stock. |
train_135 | Juditha: Hi, Lilly, it's so nice to see you again.
Lilly: Hum, me too. This winter holiday was especially long. What have you done?
Juditha: Nothing special. I had a get-together with some schoolmates at the high school, visited the Internet and read a couple of books which I had been longing for. How about yours?
L... | Juditha and Lilly talk about how they spend their winter holidays. |
train_136 | Terence: How can you keep in touch with your aunt in America?
Jessamyn: Oh, I make a phone call once a month.
Terence: It's very expensive, right?
Jessamyn: Yeah.
Terence: Why not send E-mail through the Internet ?
Jessamyn: Is it convenient and cheap?
Terence: Sure. You can send E-mail to each other every day th... | Terence tells Jessamyn Jessamyn can keep in touch with Jessamyn's aunt in America through the internet and willing to show Jessamyn how. |
train_137 | Ivette: Is that true?
Anna: I guess so. Now Anna's got four kids and another on the way.
Ivette: Wow. She looks good for having had that many kids. She's pregnant and wearing Prada!
Anna: That's Anna for you. She keeps up the image of the stylish Italian woman. Here she comes.
Ivette: She's glowing. It must be the ... | Ivette and Anna talk about Anna who is pregnant but still fashionable. |
train_138 | Agretha: Hey, the pool's open now!
Anjanette: As of today it is. Memorial Day marks the end of the school year and the beginning of summer.
Agretha: So it's time for the kids to get outdoors. . .
Anjanette: . . . and for us to get tans in our new bikinis.
Agretha: Not this Taiwanese girl. We don't like to get sunta... | Anjanette wants to get tans at the beginning of the summer but Agretha doesn't. |
train_139 | Tom: Hi, Nancy. How are you doing?
Nancy: Hi, Tom. Want a cup of coffee?
Tom: Not right now. I've got to get another car and my old one is blown up.
Nancy: Oh, hey, did you look in the classified ads?
Tom: You mean used car?
Nancy: No, Ah. . . single sellers.
Tom: Well, yeah, but I'd be getting somebody else's pr... | Tom has to get another car. Nancy suggests single sellers and used cars but Tom prefers a new car. |
train_140 | Rachel: Who was that guy you were talking to at the bar? It looked like he was hitting on you.
Floris: Yeah, we struck up a conversation, and eventually he asked me out. I gave him my number, but I'm not sure if I'll actually go out with him.
Rachel: Oh? How come?
Floris: He's nice, but I just don't feel like we hav... | Floris doesn't feel like she has chemistry with a guy. Rachel advises her not to be too quick to judge because Rachel's last boyfriend and Rachel didn't hit it off at first but then they fell in love. Then Floris says her last relationship is a nightmare, her last boyfriend cheated on her. |
train_141 | Beatrice: Um, which of them is the better typist?
Mary: Well, Mary types faster than Jones. But I think Jones types more carefully.
Beatrice: Is there any difference in their short hand?
Mary: Jones can certainly take down letter more quickly, but Mary's short hand is the best in her class.
Beatrice: How about lang... | Beatrice asks Mary to compare Mary and Jones in terms of typing, shorthand, and language mastery. |
train_142 | Nicole: It's a terrible day, isn't it?
Yance: Yes, it is. This is why our flight was delayed for 2 hours. My parents should be worried about me. They are waiting for me at London airport.
Nicole: Where did you come from?
Yance: Beijing. I was there for a 2 weeks' conference on space technology.
Nicole: How interesting!... | Nicole and Yance's flight was delayed. Yance was in Beijing for a conference on space technology. Nicole has been to many places in China for a tour. |
train_143 | Rea: Now, mister Snow. What can you remember about the attack?
mister snow: Well, I was working late yesterday evening.
Rea: What time did you leave your office?
mister snow: About 9:44.
Rea: Are you sure?
mister snow: Oh yes, I looked at my watch.
Rea: What did you do then?
mister snow: Well, I locked the door, and I ... | Rea asks Mr. Snow about the attack. Mr. Snow left his office at about 9:44 and got hit when walking to his car but didn't see the attacker. |
train_144 | Brandy: Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the cross bakery building?
Blakelee: The cross bakery building? Sure, you're actually walking in the opposite direction.
Brandy: Oh, you're kidding. I thought I was heading east.
Blakelee: No, east is the other direction. To get to the bakery, you need to turn around a... | Blakelee tells Brandy how to get to the cross bakery building. |
train_145 | Reilly: I wish we had hired a professional person to film it. Instead of asking your friend Lenny to do it.
Clive: This video isn't so bad. The quality isn't the best, but he does a pretty good job.
Reilly: It's not bad if you like your unclear video. There are no changes between scenes and the lighting is terrible. At... | Reilly wishes they had hired a professional person to film it and feels disappointed with Lenny's work. Clive tries to defend Lenny. |
train_146 | Malissa: I'm pretty busy these days. I was given a new research project by the professor. He asked me to find research information about countries in Asia.
Jody: Isn't it interesting?
Malissa: Yes, and there's much information I can get. But I was told to finish it in 3 days.
Jody: What kind of information do you have ... | Malissa is busy working on a new research project. Jody thinks Jody is good at it but can't answer Malissa's questions, so Jody turns to help Malissa look it up on the Internet. |
train_147 | Nicolette: Hello. I want to send the computer to my sister in Shanghai by logistics transport.
Oona: OK. Is it in the box? May I see it?
Nicolette: Yes. This is the computer and this is the keyboard and the monitor.
Oona: Is there anything else?
Nicolette: There are a mouse and a camera.
Oona: Is that all?
Nicolette: Y... | Nicolette sends some computer equipments to Shanghai with Nicolette's assistance. |
train_148 | Ivan: What's wrong with you?
Corie: I have a sore throat and headache.
Ivan: Do you feel tired?
Corie: Yes, my whole body feels weak. And I really feel terrible.
Ivan: I'm sorry to hear that. I'll have to examine you.
Corie: Ok, go ahead.
Ivan: Open your mouth and show me your tongue. Say ah... You have a bad cold. So ... | Corie feels uncomfortable. Ivan examines Corie and gives suggestions. |
train_149 | Zina: Dave, there's something I want to talk to you about.
Dave: Zina, why are you whispering?
Zina: I've been talking to WebTracker. I'm thinking of jumping ship.
Dave: What? Are you serious? You'd defect to our archrival! ?
Zina: Keep your voice down. We'll talk more later. Right now I need to see Vince.
Dave: We def... | Zina tells Dave her idea of job-hopping to the rival company and Dave is stunned. |
train_150 | Tessi: Take a seat inside and see what you think. So you will take the Porsche then, sir?
Nick: Yes, and I want to buy the insurance too. I think it's necessary.
Tessi: You're smart to buy it. At 45 dollars for three days, it is a good deal.
Nick: Can I return the car in San Francisco?
Tessi: San Francisco? No, sir. We... | Nick wants to rent a Porsche with the insurance. Nick requests to return the car in San Francisco but gets refused. Nick still rents the car with Tessi's assistance |
train_151 | Agretha: Wow! What a beautiful scenic spot! It's so open. And just breathe that fresh air, you can almost taste its freshness.
Guiliners: You can have a bird view of Guiling City from the top of the mountain.
Agretha: Wonderful! I'll often come here for mountain climbing.
Guiliners: You should. Many Guiliners, especial... | Agretha and Guiliners are enjoying a bird view of the Guiling City from the top of the mountains and are watching birds. |
train_152 | Ansley: Well, how did you enjoy your seaside trip?
Willmott: It was funny.
Ansley: Tell me about it, will you?
Willmott: Well, we drove through the valley on our way there in the morning. It was a magnificent sight.
Ansley: Did you stop at the big waterfall for pictures?
Willmott: Sure, we wouldn't miss it for anything... | Willmott shares the details of the seaside trip with Ansley. |
train_153 | Ms. Fairbanks: John, I'Ve asked you not to smoke in here! I don't want to see you smoking in my office again.
John: I'm sorry, Ms. Fairbanks. I won't let it happen again.
Ms. Fairbanks: That's what you said the last time! If you want to smoke, you'll have to use your break time and go outside!
John: I understand, Ms. F... | Ms. Fairbanks criticizes John for smoking in the office during working time. |
train_154 | Barde: Waitress, can I have the bill, please?
Waitress: Yes, sir. How would you like to pay the bill, sir?
Barde: Do you accept credit cards?
Waitress: Yes, sir. But we only accept American Express, Master card and Visa. What kind do you have?
Barde: Master card. Here you go.
Waitress: Wait a moment, please. | Barde wants to pay the bill and is served by Waitress. |
train_155 | Johnnie: Okay, so let's go over everything one more time. I really want you to get this job!
Serge: I know! It's an amazing growth opportunity! They're true industry leaders, and it would be so interesting to be part of an organization that is the undisputed leader in business process platform development.
Johnnie: So,... | Johnnie helps Serge prepare for the job interview. Johnnie acts as the interviewer and asks Serge some questions. |
train_157 | Joleen: Hi, the lab said that you would be getting my test results in today.
Stearn: I like you to come in and discuss some further tests that I would like to run.
Joleen: I think that this is a bad sign.
Stearn: For now, I would like to run a few more tests to look into some of the problems that you mentioned.
Joleen:... | Stearn merely wants to discuss some further tests with Stearn, but Joleen treats it as bad news. |
train_158 | Barbie: Ouch! The water's too hot!
Mom: Get in slowly, sweetie. You'll get used to it. I'm gonna go and make you some chicken soup.
Barbie: I'm not hungry, Mom.
Mom: I know you don't have an appetite, but you need to eat something. You'll get too weak if you don't eat.
Barbie: Oh. . . I'm sweating already. It's so hot.... | Barbie's not feeling well, so her mother makes her take a hot bath and will make chicken soup to replenish her. |
train_159 | Lora: Does Mr. Schmidt know he's going to become a father?
Bab: No, and I have no way of getting ahold of him! There's no phone where he's at!
Lora: Well, he has a surprise waiting for him when he gets back, doesn't he!
Bab: My older sister Judy will be here soon to help. She already has a boy and a girl of her own. . ... | Bab's husband isn't there when Bab's going to give birth. Bab tells Lora she's asked her older sister to help. |
train_160 | Juliet: Excuse me.
Jodie: Yes, Miss, what can I do for you?
Juliet: I ordered my dish about a half an hour ago, but it hasn't arrived yet.
Jodie: I'm sorry for that, I'm going to check with the chef right now. Miss, I just checked with the kitchen, and they said your order will be coming right up next. Oh, here comes.
... | Juliet's dish hasn't arrived, so Jodie checks the order and offers a free glass of wine for the inconvenience. |
train_161 | Gina: Come on in. I am so glad you are here. We have been expecting you.
Adair: Am I late for the party? Looks everyone is already here. Hope I didn't miss something interesting.
Gina: No, you are just on time. We haven't really started yet.
Adair: Great, here are some flowers for you. I hope you like them. I was not s... | Adair comes to Gina's housewarming party and is warmly received by Gina. |
train_162 | Henriette: You say he was around average height.
Andree: Yes, that's right, around five nine five ten.
Henriette: Weight?
Andree: I'm not sure. Medium I suppose. Maybe a little on the heavy side.
Henriette: Any marks on his face?
Andree: No, I don't think so.
Henriette: Glasses?
Andree: No.
Henriette: What about his ha... | Henriette is describing the appearance of a certain man to Andree. |
train_163 | Janet Check: Hey, Frank, there is that Janet Check.
Frank: Wow, what a great burd!
Janet Check: She sure knows how to strut her stuff.
Frank: She's a real turn-on our rights.
Janet Check: And look out she's dressed.
Frank: Yeah, I noticed. She must be really loaded.
Janet Check: No way. Her old man is rich. He buys her... | Janet Check and Frank are talking about the fortune and beauty of Janet. |
train_164 | Odell: This place is so quiet and peaceful. It's really different from my pad at city.
Melvyn: Sure, do you think you could live out here? You know, back to nature at all?
Odell: I don't know. I don't mind coming out here for a while, but that will get old pretty soon.
Melvyn: That's what I was thinking. I mean can you... | Odell and Melvyn admit the tranquility of living in nature but they both prefer living in the city. |
train_165 | Jennilee: How old are you, Su?
Su: I am seven.
Jennilee: I see, you have seven candles on the cake.
Su: Yes, I am seven. I am a big girl now.
Jennilee: We will have a party here, right?
Su: Yes, come on, and we will have fun. | Su tells Jennilee she turns seven and will have a birthday party. |
train_166 | a graduate student: Excuse me, Miss.
Morlee: Yes. May I help you?
a graduate student: I'm a graduate student here in mathematics. I've just come from China and I've never used a western library before. I'll be here for five years, so I'd like to learn to use the library as efficiently as possible. I wonder if someone m... | a graduate student requests Morlee to show a graduate student around the library because a graduate student is new here. Morlee is not available now and they'll meet in the afternoon. |
train_167 | Reba: Ten sheets of rice paper, 25 brushes, two boxes of oil color and two boxes of water color. All these come up to $ 35. 50, sir.
Natassia: Ok, here is $ 50. Oh, can you make out an invoice for me?
Reba: Sure, just a minute. Are you an artist, sir?
Natassia: No, I am a teacher. I teach art.
Reba: That must be a very... | Natassia buys some drawing tools and asks for an invoice with Reba's assistance. |
train_168 | Darrel: How's the building work going?
Adrick: Well, I'm afraid we've had a slight delay.
Darrel: What's the problem? We really can't have any delays at this stage. We're working to a really tight schedule and we're already over budget.
Adrick: The cement arrived late but don't worry, I'm confident we can still meet th... | Adrick tells Darrel the building work has been delayed because the cement arrived late. |
train_169 | Anstice: Good afternoon madam. What can I do for you?
Margy: Hi. I want to check out. My room is 1005.
Anstice: OK. Please hold on a minute. So you checked in on Monday and stayed 3 nights in single room 1005. Is that right?
Margy: Yes. Can I have a look at my bill?
Anstice: OK. Here you are. If there are no questions,... | Margy checks out in the hotel with the assistance of Anstice. |
train_171 | Albert: Albert? Could you co-sign this approval sheet? Accounting's getting really picky.
Andre: I know. They'Ve already sent back two approvals I sent them. Where do I sign?
Albert: Right here. It's for that new fax machine we're getting.
Andre: Oh, right. I remember. There you are. Hope you don't have as many problem... | Albert requests Albert to help co-sign an approval sheet. |
train_172 | Brittany: Where can I find information on this subject?
Brook: I'm not sure. Let's look up the catalogue.
Brittany: Will you give some advice on this experiment?
Brook: I advise that step be taken in power supply first.
Brittany: What's his suggestion for this work?
Brook: His suggestion is that the work be started at ... | Brittany and Brook discuss an experiment. Brittany asks Brook for suggestions. |
train_173 | Todd: Linda, this is Todd calling.
Linda: Todd, I am so happy you called!
Todd: Linda, I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed our time together last Friday night.
Linda: Boy, Todd, that was one great movie you picked out! Thanks for asking me to go with you!
Todd: I had a great time too and was thinking that maybe you... | Todd calls Linda to express the joy being with her last time and wants to invite her on a hiking trip on Saturday. |
train_174 | Redmond: What is your policy on returns?
Pierre: If you bring them back with your receipt within seven days, you'll get a full refund. Also, if you need alterations to the pants, just bring them in and we'll do them for free.
Redmond: Sounds good.
Pierre: That'll be $ 70, please. Will you be paying by cash or charge?
R... | Redmond inquires Pierre about the policy on returns and then purchases the pants. |
train_175 | Allyson: What's for dinner tonight?
Shena: It's whatever you're planning on cooking.
Allyson: You're not going to cook?
Shena: No, I always cook.
Allyson: Yeah, and I love your cooking.
Shena: Don't give me that. If you're hungry, then cook dinner.
Allyson: You're being serious?
Shena: Look, I'm really tired tonight. I... | Shena is exhausted and doesn't feel like cooking. Allyson will make dinner instead. |
train_177 | Anna: Hello. 138-2369.
Jenny: Hello. Is Anna there?
Anna: No. I'm sorry Anna is out.
Jenny: Oh, well, could you please leave Anna a message for me?
Anna: Sure. What is it?
Jenny: You know, Anna is coming for tea at my home. Would you ask her to see if she has my French dictionary? If she does, tell her to bring it with... | Jenny phones for Anna. Anna answers the phone and tells Jenny Anna isn't available. |
train_178 | Anjela: What changes do you think will take place in the next 50 years?
Giff: I imagine that the greatest change will be the difference between humans and machines.
Anjela: What do you mean?
Giff: I mean it will be harder to tell the difference between the human and the machine.
Anjela: Can you describe it more clearly... | Giff imagines the greatest change in the future will be the difference between humans and machines. Anjela thinks Giff's ideas are ridiculous. |
train_179 | Yang Mei: Hello, Yang Mei. I hear you're going to the United States.
Nanine: Yes. I'm going with my grandma. We're going to see my parents in New Jersey.
Yang Mei: When are you leaving, then?
Nanine: This Friday evening. Our plane leaves at seven fifteen.
Yang Mei: How long will you be there?
Nanine: Six months.
Yang M... | Yang Mei is going to the United States to see her parents and Yang Mei's grandparents. Yang Mei offers suggestions about ways to travel. |
train_180 | Casi: Can I help you, sir?
Cameron: Yes, please. I'd like to have a pair of shoes.
Casi: What size would you like, please?
Cameron: Size eleven.
Casi: OK. What about this pair?
Cameron: Sorry, I don't like white. Have you got any other colors?
Casi: Oh, yes. We have also got blue, brown and black.
Cameron: Can I have a... | Cameron buys a pair of black shoes with Casi's assistance. |
train_181 | Mom: Tom, wake up! It's almost seven o'clock.
Tom: Oh, morning, Mom. Did the alarm clock ring?
Mom: Yes, it did.
Tom: But I didn't hear it at all.
Mom: What time did you set it for last night?
Tom: Six o'clock.
Mom: Hurry up, or you'll be late for school. Are you feeling ill?
Tom: No. I'm only sleepy because I stayed a... | Mom wakes Tom up and hurries him to breakfast, or he will be late for school. |
train_182 | Mac: Hello, Lucy. This is Mac. How are you?
Lucy: Fine, thank you. A bit too busy, though, you know, I'm trying to put everything in order in mynew apartment.
Mac: Oh, I see. Well, I was wondering if you'd like to go to a concert tomorrow evening. I think it'll begood. And if I remember correctly, you did say you like ... | Mac calls Lucy to ask her out for the concert tomorrow but Lucy has an appointment already. So Mac changes the time till next week and Lucy gladly agrees. |
train_183 | Alley: Excuse me. I'd like to find out about flights to New York.
Royce: Well, let's see. One just left about five minutes ago; and there's another one at ten.
Alley: What time is it, please?
Royce: It's five to eight.
Alley: So the plane leaves in about two hours.
Royce: That's right. Have you bought your ticket?
Alle... | Royce tells Alley the information about the flights to New York and suggests buying the ticket at the hooking office. |
train_184 | Tim: Hi, Susan. How are you? I've been wondering when I'd run into you. What are you busy with?
Susan: Nice to meet you here, Tim. I'm buying some Christmas gifts for those who work with me, but it's really a headache.
Tim: Maybe I could give you some advice. Firstly, you'd better divide them into different groups-who ... | Susan gives Tim some useful advice on the Christmas gifts for his colleagues. |
train_185 | Judy: Hi, Jack. Who are you writing to?
Murdock: I'm writing to my parents telling them I'll stay here this summer.
Judy: You're not going home? I thought you were going on a trip to Japan with your family.
Murdock: Well, I intended to go with them, but I thought again and changed my mind.
Judy: Tell me. I'm interested... | Jack tells Judy he is staying here during the vacation to gain some working experience while Judy is leaving for home. |
train_186 | Jennee: Do you think discrimination against women in the work force is still prevalent even today?
Stephani: From my own experience as a career woman, I would have to say that while things are getting better now than they used to be, it is still a widespread problem. Society is changing, but there is still a glass cei... | Stephani shares with Jennee her opinion about the glass ceiling phenomena for women and the affirmative action |
train_187 | Sturgis: Do you want to sign for a Korea language class?
Anabelle: What for? Oh, I see, you mean next year our company will expand business to the South Korea market.
Sturgis: Right, we have located a business partner in Seoul. The first contact proves to be successful. The general manager of South Korean company has... | As the company will expand the business to the South Korea market, Sturgis wants to sign for a Korean language course while Anabelle prefers taking the language training courses provided by the company. |
train_188 | Syd: I'd appreciate it if you could help me pick out a gift for my daughter.
Patty: Would she be interested in a laptop?
Syd: That's exactly what I was thinking of.
Patty: A Mac would be an excellent gift.
Syd: I like Macs. How much for a Mac?
Patty: You can take a 15-inch Pro home right now for only $2, 100.
Syd... | Syd wants to buy a gift for Syd's daughter and Patty recommends a laptop. Syd buys one with Patty's assistance. |
train_189 | Lenka: I think he won't remember White Day .
Alicia: Silly , you should make sure he does .
Lenka: Uh-huh. How about you ?
Alicia: He's buying me a handbag, and then dinner at a gorgeous restaurant.
Lenka: You got a big return for a small gift. | Lenka and Alicia talk about White Day and their boyfriends. |
train_190 | Jeri: So what kind of job did you find for this summer?
Megen: I'm working for a marketing company. I'm doing telephone marketing.
Jeri: Oh, so you are one of those people who drive me crazy by calling me up in trying to persuade me to buy something that I have no need for. Do you like it?
Megen: Believe it or not, I d... | Megen tells Jeri Megen enjoys his job of telephone marketing because he gets along well with colleagues and has enough sleeping hours. |
train_191 | Shareen: Hello, Sunshine Flower Shop. This is Shareen speaking.
Tom Hanks: This is Tom Hanks. I'd like to order some flowers for my mother and have them sent to her apartment.
Shareen: Fine, Mr. Hanks. What kind of flowers do you want?
Tom Hanks: I'd like to send a dozen red carnations.
Shareen: A dozen red carnations?... | Tom Hanks phones to order a dozen red carnations for his mother and then pays for them with Tom Hanks's assistance. |
train_192 | Del: Well, I think my article can't be more awful.
Praneetf: Not likely. Why are you so unconfident about your paper?
Del: You know, I missed the deadline for handing in the paper. So I'm uncertain about the content of my paper.
Praneetf: Take it easy. Actually, I read your article last night and I found that you had a... | Del feels awful about Del's paper. Praneetf encourages Del and offers some refining advice. |
train_193 | Adger: I've read a report on the people who can use the foreign language, mainly English.
Andee: Really? What's it about?
Adger: It's mainly about different attitudes people have towards the foreign language learning. About 27% of the people think a foreign language is a must in their daily life.
Andee: I can't agree m... | Adger and Andee are discussing different people's attitudes on the foreign language learning. |
train_194 | Lewis: Why do you have an umbrella with you? It's not supposed to rain today, is it?
Virgil: No, but it's supposed to be very hot. I'll use this umbrella to protect myself from the sun as soon as these clouds go away.
Lewis: I've never heard of using an umbrella for protection from the sun.
Virgil: Did you know that th... | Lewis thinks it weird for Virgil to use an umbrella on a hot day. Virgil tells Lewis the first use of umbrellas was for protection against the sun. |
train_195 | Howard: Hello, is this the hotel service center?
Marietta: Yes, it is. What can I help you with, sir?
Howard: It's me and my daughter. We're stuck in the elevator.
Marietta: Heavens! Don't worry, sir. I'll call the Fire Department and our mechanics to help you get out of there ASAP.
Howard: So what should I do now? Jus... | Howard calls the hotel service center because he is stuck in the elevator with his daughter. Marietta answers the phone and will send help. |
train_196 | Justin: Good morning, ma'am. Are you being helped?
Millicent: No, I'm not. I'm here to look for a winter coat.
Justin: I can certainly help you with that. How about this one? It's made of very high quality wool.
Millicent: It's nice, but I actually need something warmer. This would work if I were staying here in Los An... | Millicent wants to buy a winter coat and purchases one at discount with Justin's assistance. |
train_197 | Veronica: Have you decided where to go for the vacation?
John: I will join John in his mountaineering trip.
Veronica: Woo cool. Which mountain are you going to conquer?
John: We haven't made up our minds. Will you come with us?
Veronica: Of course, I will. | Veronica and John will join in John's mountaineering trip. |
train_198 | Johnette: It's too hot to read.
Sheilah: We'd better go out for a walk.
Johnette: Which season do you like best?
Sheilah: Spring.
Johnette: How about summer?
Sheilah: I dislike it most.
Johnette: Why?
Sheilah: Because the hottest season is summer in a year.
Johnette: But sometimes summer is more charming than the other... | Sheilah and Johnette will go for a walk, Sheilah hates summer while Johnette disagrees. |
train_199 | Emmy: Broadway Mall is having a big sale this weekend. You wanna go?
Georgiamay: Don't feel like it. I'm broke.
Emmy: Well, we can still do some window shopping, can't we?
Georgiamay: Just look around? Ah, that's boring.
Emmy: I'll go myself then. | Emmy will go to the mall alone since Georgiamay dislikes window shopping. |
train_200 | Pete: Hey, John! I haven't seen you in ages! What's new? What have you been up to?
John: Pete! Nice to see you Well, on top the norm, you know, wife and kids and work, I'Ve actually gotten into doing some trading.
Pete: Trading? You, big guy? What are you trading?
John: Currencies.
Pete: Currencies? As in Euros, Dollar... | John tells Pete he is doing some trading called Forex. John earns a lot by buying and selling currencies with a little money, so Pete also wants to try it. |
train_201 | Jemimah: What do you want to know about me?
Orville: How about your academic records at college?
Jemimah: The average grade of all my courses is above 85.
Orville: In which subject did you get the highest marks?
Jemimah: In mathematics I got a 98.
Orville: Have you received any scholarships?
Jemimah: Yes, I have, and t... | Orville asks Jemimah several questions, like academic records, the highest marks, scholarships, club activities, and skilled sports. |
train_203 | Kerrie: I can't believe the cost of apartments in New York City.
Elysha: Oh, you didn't know that apartments here are considered valuable, even if they are small and crowded?
Kerrie: Of course I had heard about that, but now I know how expensive it is to rent a place here.
Elysha: I don't mind paying high rent to live ... | Kerrie is surprised at the expensive rent in New York, but Elysha thinks the city is exciting and the salary is high. |
train_204 | Selena: Mr. Rogers?
Mr. Rogers: Mr. : Yes?
Selena: I'm not feeling too well.
Mr. Rogers: Mr. : Would you like to go to the nurse's?
Selena: Yes, I would.
Mr. Rogers: Mr. : Here's a hall pass for it. Do you need someone to walk you there?
Selena: I can manage on my own. Thanks.
Mr. Rogers: Mr. : I'll drop by later to ch... | Selena isn't feeling well. Mr. Rogers gives Selena a hall pass. Mr. Rogers will check on Selena. |
train_205 | Ainslee: I like NBA very much.
Natalya: Did you watch NBA games before you came to the U. S. ?
Ainslee: No, I didn't.
Natalya: What a pity!
Ainslee: Do you like NBA?
Natalya: Yes, of course.
Ainslee: Who do you like best of the NBA players?
Natalya: Kobe.
Ainslee: So do I.
Natalya: Let's go to watch an NBA game tonight... | Ainslee and Natalya like NBA and Kobe. They plan to watch an NBA game. |
train_206 | Don: Hi, Kate.
Kate: Hi, Don. What a surprise!
Don: Yeah, I saw someone walking like you, but I wasn't sure. We haven't seen each other for how long? Almost three months? But you look quite different now.
Kate: Have you noticed what has changed?
Don: Oh, you look quite slender and more vivacious. What have you been tak... | Kate becomes slender and more vivacious and she tells Don that she eats less and takes dancing classes. Don will join Kate's dance class next week. |
train_207 | Nealy: Mom, you know that Andrea and I sometimes worry about you.
Mom: Really? Why would you worry about me? I'm just fine.
Nealy: You're almost 70 years old, Mom! Don't you think it would be better for you if you moved in with us?
Mom: No way! I like my apartment, and I like to be independent.
Nealy: Do you ever get l... | Nealy and Andrea worry about Nealy's mom living alone, so Nealy asks Nealy's mom to move in. Nealy's mom refuses. |
train_209 | Ted: Hi, my name is Ted, what's yours?
Laura: What?
Ted: I said, I'm Ted, who are you?
Laura: Huh? Oh, my name is Laura.
Ted: Do you somewhere often, Laura?
Laura: Huh? I can't hear you, the music's too loud.
Ted: Let's go outside and talk. So Laura, do you come here often?
Laura: Hold on, my ears are still ringing fro... | Ted and Laura are talking at a party. Laura sometimes goes to the place with her friends and has drinks. It is Ted's first time and he thinks the music is too loud, he would rather socialize in a park. |
train_210 | Sutherland: Good morning, Miss.
Gracia: Morning. Can I help you?
Sutherland: Yes, I'd like to know how to use the library. You know, I'm a new student here.
Gracia: All you need is your student identification card to check out books.
Sutherland: Yes. Here's my identification.
Gracia: That's all you need.
Sutherland: Th... | Sutherland asks Gracia how to use the library. Gracia tells Sutherland regulations. Sutherland will find book on physics. |
train_212 | Jaquith: Good morning and welcome. How can I help you?
Irvin: Could you tell me something about safety deposit box rental, please? I need somewhere safe to keep some insurance documents ; I just simply don't feel comfortable keeping them at home or in the office.
Jaquith: We have 3 different types of boxes. We usually ... | Irvin asks Jaquith about a safety deposit box. Irvin chooses the smallest safe box for the documents and feels comfortable giving the extra key to his wife. |
train_213 | Clemens: Why not go to the supermarket today, the coupon will be past due in three days.
Lacy: Sure. Can we use it in Today Supermarket?
Clemens: Let me check. Yes, we can.
Lacy: I really don't know what to buy. | Clemens and Lacy will use a coupon for a supermarket. |
train_214 | Sheryl: Help! Help!
Yoshi: What's the trouble, ma'am?
Sheryl: I was taking a walk when a young man came at me from nowhere and snatched the bag off my hands and ran away.
Yoshi: What did the young man look like?
Sheryl: Well, he's young, tall and thin.
Yoshi: To which direction did he run?
Sheryl: Let me see. . . my ri... | Yoshi was robbed and she describes the robber's appearance and the running direction to Sheryl. |
train_215 | Jo Ann: What else should we do now after the floors are done and after the furniture is in?
Auria: We need to redo the curtains and paint all the walls and ceilings.
Jo Ann: I'm the painter. You can be in charge of going to curtain shops to choose curtains. That will probably be pretty expensive too. Having good curtai... | Jo Ann and Auria are going to redo the curtains and to paint the walls and ceilings. They also want to find an interior decorating company to redecorate the kitchen in ivory and light green. But they have a quarrel because neither of them wants to cook. |
train_216 | Elane: Do you have some good ideas of losing weight?
Mattie: First of all, you should pay attention to what you eat. Don't eat too much food with high calories, such as chocolate, ice cream and the like.
Elane: Any more?
Mattie: Stay away from fried foods. Fried foods are fried in oil or fat.
Elane: Got it.
Mattie: Do ... | Mattie suggests Elane have less food with high calories and fried foods and to exercise more to lose weight. |
train_217 | Allin: Hello, I want to order an Easy-own package. What would you recommend?
Adriana: Which function do you use more, making calls or sending short messages?
Allin: About the same. But I'm looking for a job, so I have to answer the phone often.
Adriana: Then I recommend this package to you. You can receive all the call... | Adriana recommends an Easy-own package for Allin based on that Allin has to answer the phone often. |
train_218 | Manuel: Could you tell me something about your previous job?
Abdel: Yes. I worked in a small machinery factory. My work was very simple and there was not much work to do.
Manuel: Didn't you like it?
Abdel: No, I thought it was too dull. I'm capable of more responsibilities, so I decided to change my job.
Manuel: Why do... | Manuel asks Abdel to talk about the previous job and why Abdel disliked it. Abdel explains the reasons for choosing the company. |
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