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train_12052 | Nerty: Okay, doctor, tell it to me straight.
Jillian: If you want to live much longer you have to give up smoking.
Nerty: I've tried before. Everything I've tried doesn't work.
Jillian: Maybe with the choice of life or death before you, you will find it easier.
Nerty: May I see that x-ray again?
Jillian: See all these ... | The doctor asks Nerty to quit smoking because Nerty's x-ray result shows there's tar built up in Nerty's lung and it causes shortness of breath. |
train_12053 | Bennie: Good morning, I would like to make a doctor's appointment.
Casey: Can you describe your health concern?
Bennie: I have been having skin problems that aren't going away.
Casey: Are you in pain?
Bennie: No. Except for the rash, I feel fine.
Casey: Would Tuesday or Wednesday be best for you?
Bennie: I would like t... | Casey helps Bennie make an appointment with Dr. Smith. |
train_12055 | Corri: I really like the way this house looks.
Dido: Yes, it has great curb appeal.
Corri: The landscaping is wonderful!
Dido: Yes, it is nice, but wait until you see the interior.
Corri: Oh, I see what you mean!
Dido: The carpeting and paint are all new, as well as the window treatments.
Corri: I love the sage green c... | Corri and Dido are visiting a beautiful house with wonderful landscaping, sage green carpeting, sunset-coloured wall as well as lovely kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. |
train_12056 | Odell: Hello.
Tiena: Hello. Can I help you?
Odell: Yes, I want to know why there's no electricity.
Tiena: Sorry, Sir. There's been a power cut.
Odell: Well, when will it come on again?
Tiena: It's usually off for about half an hour, so we expect it back at eight thirty. | Tiena tells Odell there's been a power cut and it will return at 8:30. |
train_12057 | Karlyn: Good morning. Can I help you?
Connie: Yes, please. I would like to know about the courses at this evening school.
Karlyn: Is that a summer course you're interested in?
Connie: Yes.
Karlyn: Well, we have short full-time courses during the summer.
Connie: Mm-mm, I would like to know how long one course lasts.
Kar... | Karlyn is inquiring about a summer course at an evening school and Connie tells Karlyn the duration, timetable and class scale of the course. |
train_12058 | Roman: Hi, Dick. Would you like to go swimming this afternoon?
Dick: I wish I could, but I have to spend the rest of the day in the library. I have a ten-page paper due tomorrow.
Roman: Oh, is that for Prof. Lowell's class?
Dick: Yes, I have to write about a poem we read in class.
Roman: That's hard. How is it going so... | Roman invites Dick to go swimming but Dick has a paper due tomorrow. He needs to study math and history, and Roman will help him. |
train_12059 | Sidonnie: Excuse me. Have you been waiting long?
Dickey: About ten minutes.
Sidonnie: Did you notice whether the No. 7 bus has passed by?
Dickey: Not while I've been standing here. I'm waiting for the number seven myself.
Sidonnie: Good. Hot today,isn't it?
Dickey: Yes,it is. I wish that it would rain and cool off.
Sid... | Sidonnie and Dickey are having a casual talk about the weather in Florida and their hometwons while they are waiting for the No. 7 bus. |
train_12060 | Richard: Hi, Samantha. Do you have aminute?
Samantha: Hi, Richard. Come in, please.
Richard: I've been trying to get hold of you all afternoon.
Samantha: I was at the weekly managers' meeting. How are things?
Richard: Oh, splendid. I have somenews.
Samantha: Good news?
Richard: Wonderful news...to me, anyway! I've been... | Richard got a job he wanted and before he leaves he wants to invite Samantha to dinner to thank her for her help. |
train_12062 | Juliane: Mary, I've got the soup out for the stew. Do you think it needs any more pepper before I serve it?
Mary: It's really quite nice and we did exactly what the recipe says. Why take a chance of ruining it? | Mary suggests not adding pepper to the soup. |
train_12064 | Rachael: Would you like this one?
Alla: I don't think that will do. How about the one at your back?
Rachael: This one?
Alla: No, the other one. . . yes.
Rachael: This one is especially built for hard, continuous play. And every detail of workmanship and material has been carefully checked to make it a dependable on... | Rachael is assisting Alla in buying a racket, and Alla gets a racket with covers for 680 yuan including tax. |
train_12065 | Patrik: Excuse me, do you have A tale of Two Cities? I'd like a copy of it.
Millicent: Who is the author?
Patrik: Charles Dickens.
Millicent: Sorry, we 're sold out right now. Please come back next week.
Patrik: Ok, Thanks. | Patrik wants to buy a book but Millicent tells him it is sold out. |
train_12066 | Peter: What are you going to do after you return from Washington?
Mary: I'm going to stay in the city.
Peter: What will you do all day?
Mary: I'm going to work with my father at the store. In the evening, I'll read books. On weekends, I'll go to the beach with my family.
Peter: Have you ever worked?
Mary: No, but ... | Mary and Peter are discussing their plans for summer. Mary says she will just stay in the city and spend time with her family. Peter is going to camp. |
train_12067 | Bonny: How are you, Kim? I haven't seen you around for a few days.
Kim: Oh, I was out sick most of last week. I'm still not completely over it. You'd better not get too close!
Bonny: I'm sorry to hear about that. Why don't you join me for a hot cup of tea? It'll be good for you!
Kim: Sure, why not? I could use a res... | Bonny invites Kim to have a cup of tea. |
train_12068 | Ariadne: I can't believe the cost of apartments in New York City.
Berkley: Oh, you didn't know that apartments here are considered valuable, even if they are small and crowded?
Ariadne: Of course I had heard about that, but now I know how expensive it is to rent a place here.
Berkley: I don't mind paying high rent t... | Ariadne is surprised at the expensive renting fee in New York but Berkley is proud of living here. |
train_12069 | Brooke: There are lots of new teachers in our class this semester.
Joannes: Yeah, so what do you think about the teachers?
Brooke: To be honest, I like all of them, except for the math teacher. Though he must be quite young, he seems like an old person. He's so boring.
Joannes: I think so too. I don't like him eithe... | Joannes and Brooke are talking about the new Math and English teachers in their class this semester. They both agree the math teacher is boring but the English teacher has good teaching methods. |
train_12070 | Ely: Good afternoon. Can I help you?
Sheilakathryn: Yes, thank God. You speak English?
Ely: You are a traveler to Spain?
Sheilakathryn: Yes, I'm from New York and I thought all people can speak a little English.
Ely: Well, what seems to be wrong.
Sheilakathryn: I have a serious stomachache. I've been up all night with ... | Sheilakathryn is traveling in Spain and Sheilakathryn finally finds someone knows English to help Sheilakathryn with a serious stomachache. |
train_12071 | Joannes: Henry, where did you go for your holiday?
Henry: I went to Los Angeles.
Joannes: How long did you stay there?
Henry: I got there on October tenth and returned on the sixteenth.
Joannes: How did you like the city?
Henry: It's much bigger than I expected, it's really hard to get around. I didn't like the bus ser... | Henry tells Joannes about his trip to Los Angeles and he traveled with a car. |
train_12072 | Corie: Betty, you speak several languages, don't you?
Betty: Yes, I speak Spanish and French.
Corie: And what helped you most in learning those languages?
Betty: Well, I studied both languages in high school and I'm still studying Spanish here at the University. But I think that travel has probably been the most help t... | Corie is asking Betty some tips that helped her in learning different languages and Betty says traveling in foreign countries has helped her a lot. |
train_12073 | Brandie: How is your mother feeling these days?
Allyn: Much better, thanks. She'll be back home in a few days.
Brandie: That's wonderful. When will you be back on your job?
Allyn: I think I need a week to take care of her and do some cleaning for her coming home.
Brandie: Why don't you hire someone to do it? In this ca... | Brandie inquires Allyn's mom's condition and compliments him being a kind and thoughtful son to look after his mom. |
train_12074 | Mrs. Smith: Have you handed in your papers, John?
John: Sorry, Mrs. Smith. I haven't finished them yet.
Mrs. Smith: But you must have handed them in by last Friday. And now it's Monday.
John: I am terribly sorry. The problem is I wrote it with my computer, but it failed to work. I need some time to get it repaired. I p... | John didn't hand in his papers on time because his computer was broken, so Mrs. Smith agrees to give him extra two days. |
train_12075 | Tessi: I will travel to Southeast Asia this summer, so I need to exchange some US dollars. Can I get the foreign currency at any bank?
Josi: I don't think you can. In China, our currency is not freely convertible yet.
Tessi: Do you mean there is no way to get any foreign money?
Josi: No. You can go to the Bank of China... | Tessi wants to exchange some US dollars. Josi tells Tessi the only official way is to go to the Bank of China and the maximum amount is limited. |
train_12076 | Roxie: I need something to wash this down. Is there any juice in the fridge?
Melissa: What is that? It looks like something from a swamp!
Roxie: It's a green drink. It's supposed to be full of vitamins and minerals.
Melissa: You know, healthy eating doesn't have to make you gag.
Roxie: The sales lady said that even if ... | Roxie bought a green drink that looks gross but is said to have many vitamins and minerals. Melissa thinks it's hard to drink it. |
train_12077 | Erinna: Good morning. what can I do for you?
Tynan: I'm looking for some earrings for my wife as a wedding anniversary gift.
Erinna: You've come to the right store. We've got a beautiful and wide selection of earrings for you to choose from.
Tynan: I saw a pair of earrings outside your window. Can you show them to me?
... | Tynan buys a pair of earrings outside the window with Tynan's assistance. |
train_12078 | Webb: Good afternoon! Did you call for a plumber?
Joslyn: Yes, yes I did. Please come in! I ' m so glad you came! This old house is falling apart! Come on into the bathroom. See, here, there ' s water leaking everywhere!
Webb: I see. Let me have a look. It seems that your toilet is clogged, and that ' s why it won ' t ... | Joslyn's toilet is clogged so Joslyn calls Webb to fix it. Webb checks it and suspects it's due to some foreign object in the pipes flushed down by Joslyn's daughter. Webb also suggests changing the rusty pipes. |
train_12079 | E'Lane: What's your favorite book?
Grazia: It's Gone With the Wind.
E'Lane: Why do you like it best?
Grazia: I enjoy the various characters and the plot.
E'Lane: Well. I like the Thom Birds best.
Grazia: Is it very interesting?
E'Lane: Sure. I like the writer's language, too.
Grazia: If I have a chance, I'll enjoy the ... | E'Lane and Grazia talk about their favorite books. They will go to the bookshop together. |
train_12080 | Ezra: Well, I'm afraid I must be going now. I have no idea it was so late.
Ilyse: Stay for dinner with us.
Ezra: I'm afraid I can't. I have a dinner party at seven tonight. You see, I am going to England the day after tomorrow.
Ilyse: Well, I won't keep you then. It was very nice of you to come to see me.
Ezra: It has ... | Ilyse tries to keep Ezra to stay but Ezra has a dinner party later. |
train_12081 | Dorella: Why don't you sit down and relax, darling?
Marcie: I don't want to.
Dorella: Well, come over and talk to me then.
Marcie: Certainly not.
Dorella: May I turn on the TV then?
Marcie: Turn on the TV for what?
Dorella: So that we can sit down together and listen to some music.
Marcie: Listen to the music? And who ... | Dorella tries to sit down with Marcie and have some talks, but Marcie refuses. |
train_12082 | Sullivan: Do you know a bus that goes to the Gold Line station?
Virgie: Do you live in Pasadena?
Sullivan: My house is up in Altadena.
Virgie: You could always take the 264.
Sullivan: It'll really take me to the station?
Virgie: It goes all the way there.
Sullivan: Do you know what street it goes on?
Virgie: Catch it o... | Virgie tells Sullivan to take the 264 to the Gold Line Station which is on Altadena Drive. |
train_12083 | Abbi: I need to find somewhere to park.
Aina: Off campus or on campus?
Abbi: I need to find a space on campus.
Aina: Why don't you park in the parking structure for students?
Abbi: Where is the parking structure at?
Aina: It's on the west side of the campus.
Abbi: Do you know if the parking structure is full or not?
Ai... | Abbi needs a place to park on campus. Aina suggests Abbi park in the parking structure. |
train_12084 | Letisha: Which season do you like best?
Idette: I like spring best. It is neither too cold nor too hot. Freezing days make me lazy and stuffy days make me lazier. How about you?
Letisha: I prefer summer, especially the summer evenings. When the sun comes down, it is so nice to take a walk and breathe. After a rain show... | Idette likes spring best while Letisha likes summer best. Then, Letisha tells Idette how Letisha gets through the stuffy daytime in summer. |
train_12085 | Sidney: I want to say. . .
Nancy: Say it! What is it?
Sidney: That I can't go on any longer without you.
Nancy: You know you shouldn't say that at a time like this.
Sidney: Nancy, I made up my mind you were the only woman for me at the first sight.
Nancy: Too sudden! I'm not ready for it.
Sidney: Forgive me for startli... | Sidney expresses love for Nancy suddenly. Nancy feels surprised but finally accepts Sidney's love. |
train_12086 | Janeen: Do you see the woman? Is she a teacher?
Gomer: Yes, she is.
Janeen: Does she teach Chinese?
Gomer: No, she is an English teacher.
Janeen: And who's the man in the green beside her?
Gomer: You mean the man wearing jeans? He's her little brother. | Gomer tells Janeen the identity of the woman and the man. |
train_12087 | Janith: Well, I'm thinking of going to see the ballet Swan Lake by the famous Russian National Ballet Troupe this evening at Beijing Grand Theater. Why don't you join me?
Jim: I'd like to, but I've got to write a term paper. It will be due by this Thursday.
Janith: You always work too hard, Jim. As the saying goes, all... | Janith invites Jim to see the ballet Swan Lake but Jim has to write a term paper and refuses Janith. |
train_12088 | Jennilee: What sport do you like the most?
Olwen: I like baseball the best.
Jennilee: Me too. Did you play when you were a kid?
Olwen: Yeah. I played until I graduated from high school.
Jennilee: What position did you play?
Olwen: I think I tried every position, but the last few years, I played third base.
Jennilee: I ... | Both Jennilee and Olwen like baseball best. Since Olwen tells Jennilee there aren't many opportunities to play it now, Jennilee invites Olwen to join their softball league. |
train_12089 | Allyn: Where are you going?
Quincey: It's Tuesday today. I always go to my class on Tuesday night.
Allyn: I didn't know you were taking any kind of class. Tell me about it.
Quincey: Well, I'm learning how to use math in the business environment.
Allyn: What for?
Quincey: The job market is so competitive nowadays. I wan... | Quincey takes classes every Tuesday night because the job market gets more competitive. Allyn admires Quincey for that. |
train_12090 | Mallorie: Your garden is looking beautiful this summer. The flowers are really colorful.
Karlotta: Thank you. I have roses, tulips, and daffodils. Do you like the rockery with the smaller flowers?
Mallorie: Yes, I do. Those are violets, aren't they?
Karlotta: Yes, they are. This afternoon, I'm going to prune the hedge.... | Mallorie admires Karlotta's beautiful garden. Mallorie offers to help with cutting off the branches, with which Karlotta's grateful. |
train_12091 | Nichole: Are you sure it was him?
Jewel: I used to date him. Of course it was him.
Nichole: You're a nurse at New York General Hospital?
Jewel: Yes, on the cancer ward. And Taylor was there. He walked right by me and didn't even see me.
Nichole: Maybe he was just visiting someone.
Jewel: But you saw how skinny and pale... | Jewel recognizes a guy in the hospital whom Jewel used to date. The guy seems to have cancer. |
train_12093 | Sheppard: Have you made a reservation?
Liu Fan: Yes, I have booked a table for four. My name is Liu Fan.
Sheppard: We have had a window table reserved for you. This way, please.
Liu Fan: Thanks.
Sheppard: You're welcome.
Liu Fan: Can we see the menu, please?
Sheppard: I'll bring it over.
Liu Fan: Anything good for this... | Liu Fan had a reservation and orders what Sheppard recommends. |
train_12094 | Weslie: Can I talk to you for a moment, manager?
Prentiss: Yes, of course. What is it?
Weslie: I've decided to leave.
Prentiss: Leave? Why?
Weslie: I've worked here for two years. And I want to do something different.
Prentiss: What do you mean by something different?
Weslie: I want to live abroad and learn to speak a ... | Weslie tells the manager that Weslie is quitting because Weslie wants to live abroad. |
train_12096 | Emory: Do you have your own circle of friends?
Matteo: Yes. I have friends even though I am a man of few words. Just like the old saying goes, ' Actions speak louder than words '. I am a hard-working silent person.
Emory: What you said was right, but we need to work as a team, how could you make adjustment to that?
Mat... | Emory tells Matteo he is a hard-working silent person but teamwork is ok for him. |
train_12097 | Barbara: Last night I looked for my Indian classmate Barbara. I found her sitting with her legs crossed and quietly practicing.
Mary: Needless to say, it must be Indian Yoga.
Barbara: Mary, you say something about it.
Mary: Tracing back, Yoga has a very long history. It was originated before India had approved Yoga and... | Mary tells Barbara what Barbara saw Barbara's Indian classmate doing last night is Indian Yoga and introduces it to Barbara. |
train_12098 | Jemmie: Hi, there's a problem with this stereo. I'd like to return it, please.
Mora: What's the problem?
Jemmie: The tape player doesn't work.
Mora: O. K. Do you have your receipt?
Jemmie: Yes, here you are.
Mora: Thank you. Do you want your money back, or would you like to exchange it?
Jemmie: I think I'd like to just... | Jemmie wants to exchange the stereo. Mora offers Jemmie a receipt for store credit and asks Jemmie to take it back to the stereo station. |
train_12099 | Frank: I'd like to speak to Robert.
Robert: Speaking.
Frank: Hello, Robert. This is Frank. I'm coming to Guangzhou on the the 7th and I'd like to call in to discuss the project plan.
Robert: All right. What time are you coming?
Frank: Well, my flight leaves at 8 a. m. , and I'll arrive at 10 a. m. Shall we say 11 o'clo... | Frank calls Robert to make a business appointment on the 7th. They ultimately decide to meet at 11:30. |
train_12100 | Andee: Paul, a company called me for an interview.
Paul: That's great! You need to prepare for it.
Andee: How?
Paul: Get your hair done at a good hair saloon. Tell them you are going for a job interview.
Andee: OK.
Paul: Buy a decent suit.
Andee: Is a white blouse OK?
Paul: Yeah, fine. And dressing shoes.
Andee: How ab... | Andee gets an interview opportunity. Paul tells Andee how to prepare for it in appearance. |
train_12101 | Adelle: So, what's new in the kitchen? That refrigerator is new, isn't it?
Kirstyn: Yes. I needed a large one. Before, I had a separate refrigerator and freezer, but this has both combined into one.
Adelle: That's usual nowadays. You'Ve added a few shelves too.
Kirstyn: Yes. You know I'Ve been cooking more kind of food... | Kirstyn gets a new refrigerator, some shelves, new pots, pans, and utensils for the kitchen. Kirstyn tells Adelle that Kirstyn is learning to make Asian food recently. |
train_12102 | Manish: I'm sorry. Is that bicycle yours?
Lorine: Yes, it is. What about it?
Manish: I backed into it while I was trying to get into the parking lot.
Lorine: I see.
Manish: I'm really sorry. I'll face the music.
Lorine: Where did you hit it?
Manish: Right here. See the scratch?
Lorine: Oh, Yes, I see it now. | Manish hits Lorine's bicycle accidentally and apologizes. |
train_12103 | Marietta: Please file all the reports for me.
Rubia: OK. Would you like to file them according to dates?
Marietta: Yes. Will you also make copies and file them using both methods?
Rubia: Yes, I will.
Marietta: Good. Can you please also list all the documents in those old files?
Rubia: When do you expect it to be finish... | Marietta asks Rubia to file all the reports and list all the documents in those old files. |
train_12104 | Lolly: There was a new quiz show on television last night, but we were just sitting down to dinner when it came on.
Celene: I watched it and it was great! The first four contestants won only small prizes, but the fifth left with a new luxury car. | Lolly and Celene talk about a new quiz show. |
train_12105 | Sir: I want to open a savings account. What's the proper procedure?
Von: First, you fill out the application form and then we will issue you a passbook.
Sir: Is there any minimum for the first deposit?
Von: No, even a dollar is all right. Sir, here's your passbook. Just sign your name on it.
Sir: What is the annual int... | Sir wants to open a savings account. Von tells Sir the procedure and the annual interest rate. |
train_12106 | Mr. Jones: Hi, Mary. Haven't seen you for ages!
Mary: Hi, Mr. Jones. Yes, it has been such a long time since we met.
Mr. Jones: Have you made up your mind to take up business as a career?
Mary: Yes. Actually, I've already started. I began my studies at the beginning of this term.
Mr. Jones: Very glad to hear that. Then... | Mary tells Mr. Jones that she's already taken up business as a career and she will go to Hong Kong to find a job. Mr. Jones believes she will be a promising businesswoman in the future. |
train_12107 | Stu: What is the difference between a lesson and a lecture?
Dyane: Well, they are both ways of imparting knowledge, but the main difference is that you participate in a lesson whereas you just listen to a lecture. A lecture is generally given to a much larger group. | Dyane tells Stu the difference between a lesson and a lecture. |
train_12109 | Dell China: Hello, this is Dell China. What can I do for you?
Eliot: I want to order a laptop computer for my wife.
Dell China: Certainly. What type would you like to buy for her?
Eliot: AM520.
Dell China: What color does she want, a black one or a white one?
Eliot: She prefers a black one.
Dell China: All right. Have ... | Dell China calls Eliot to order a laptop. With Eliot's assistance, Dell China buys a 15-inch black one. |
train_12110 | Mr. Hardy: Now Mr. Hardy, has the situation changed since last night?
Bentley: No, Mrs. Hamilton is still refusing to talk to us. We'd like her to come out peacefully. The police don't want to charge her, but...
Mr. Hardy: Well, it's her home.
Bentley: But nobody else refused to move. You see, we're going to build over... | Mr. Hardy tells Bentley Mrs. Hamiltion solely refuses to move though she can be offered a nice modern flat immediately. Mr. Hardy will turn to the police for help. |
train_12111 | Bob: Bob, do you know who I saw the other day? Old Jake, looking terribly depressed. Did he get pensioned off at last?
Saunderson: Yes. They made him retire after 50 years at sea. He is pretty upset about it, but what can you do? He really is pasted.
Bob: He is all alone, isn't he?
Saunderson: Yes, his wife has been de... | Bob tells Bob Bob saw Old Jake yesterday. He has retired and is very lonely. Bob hopes Old Jake will get by and tells Bob his partner doctor Johnson is Old Jake's doctor. |
train_12112 | Caria: You see the list of books for this course?
Dennie: Yes, Dr. Downs said he expects us to have the first five on the list. He is going to discuss them in detail.
Caria: Are you going to buy them?
Dennie: I don't know. These books are expensive. And I don't have a lot of money on me.
Caria: How about sharing them w... | Caria and Dennie decide to pay the books fifty-fifty required for a course, and they take away the books they like at the end of the course. |
train_12113 | Jane: Jane, Professor Keller asked about you today and how you were coming along with the project on pollution. By the way, I handed mine in the day before yesterday.
Janela: Whoops. I was supposed to give it to her yesterday. | Jane tells Jane that Professor Keller asked about her project today. |
train_12114 | Christa: John, my dad's new MP3 player seems to be missing. Did you move it?
John: No, I didn't. Isn't it right next to the computer?
Christa: No, and I don't see it anywhere. I have the feeling one of our party guests took it.
John: Really? What are you going to do now?
Christa: I'll just tell my parents what happened... | Christa tells John Christa suspects that a party guest had taken away Christa's dad's MP3 player. Christa regrets not telling Christa's parents about holding the party. |
train_12115 | Carlynn: What can I do for you?
Tresa: Well, has anyone turned in a brown leather wallet? Mine seems to be lost and it has my driver's license in it.
Carlynn: Anything else in the wallet?
Tresa: Yes, some family pictures.
Carlynn: I think one like that was brought in this morning. Wait here just a minute please. | Tresa tells Carlynn Tresa lost a wallet with some family pictures in it. Carlynn thinks one like that was brought this morning. |
train_12116 | Raf: We have a variety of trousers. Which one do you like best?
Justina: I want to buy one to match my shirt. Can you give me some advice?
Raf: What about this one?
Justina: Yes,they seem to be my size and go with my shirt quite well. I will take it. | Justina buys a pair of trousers with Raf's assistance. |
train_12117 | Li: Hello, Bobby , It seems that I can't arrive at your home by 12 o'clock.
Bobby: What happened? We're all expecting you , Hans , Dick , Archie. . .
Li: I'm so sorry, I've been held up by the damn traffic jam for half an hour. I'd have arrived but for that.
Bobby: I see. Where are you now, Li?
Li: Thirty meters ah... | Li calls Bobby to tell him Li can't arrive on time due to a traffic jam. Bobby will put off the dinner till one o'clock |
train_12118 | Susan Taylor: Who's that?
Jodi: It'me. Susan Taylor
Susan Taylor: Oh, please come in. nice to see you.
Jodi: On, what're you doing? You look as busy as a bee.
Susan Taylor: Yeah, I'm trying to decorate my house.
Jodi: Really, that's cool. Let me see what you've done.
Susan Taylor: But actually it's not done yet. ... | Susan drops by at Susan Taylor's. Susan Taylor is decorating the house. Susan compliments Susan Taylor's idea of getting a special pendent lamp. |
train_12119 | Ritchie: Do you know next Wednesday is Halloween?
Zita: No, I don't. What do you do on Halloween? We don't have that holiday in Russia.
Ritchie: Well, it's a day when kids dress up in masks and costumes. They knock on people's doors and ask for candy by saying 'trick-or-treat'.
Zita: Sounds interesting.
Ritchie: But it... | Ritchie introduces Halloween to Zita and invites Zita to a costume party. Zita would love to go. |
train_12120 | Mary: Hello, this is Mary speaking. Who's that?
Peter: It's me, Peter.
Mary: Oh, hello, Peter, whom do you want to speak to?
Peter: Can I speak to John?
Mary: No, you can't speak to him now.
Peter: Isn't he in right now?
Mary: Yes, he is in, but he is very busy.
Peter: What is he doing, may I know?
Mary: He is getting ... | Peter calls for John but Mary tells him Peter is too busy too to answer. Peter will call later. |
train_12121 | Parke: Good morning, doctor Vincent. May I come in?
Shepperd: Good morning, ma'am. Of course, how can I be of help?
Parke: Well it's about school, doctor Vincent. It's just that Alan and I wanted to have a few people over for a dinner party to celebrate finishing my paper and we would particularly like to invite you si... | Parke comes to doctor Vincent's home to invite him and his wife to a dinner party which is held to celebrate finishing their paper. Doctor Vincent gladly accepts the invitation. |
train_12122 | Mike: What are you reading, Mike?
Dulcie: I'm reading something about how people around the world celebrate the new year. Do you know what people in the southern part of the United States do for good luck in the new year?
Mike: I have a friend called Lisa from Austin, who once told me people in her city often eat black... | Mike is reading an article about how people around the world celebrate the new year, then Mike and Mike talk about different celebrations in the southern part of the US, Spain, and the Philippines. Mike also wants to read the article. |
train_12123 | Morley: Ted, it's really you? I just cannot believe it! You've really put on some weight.
Ted: Yeah, that's true. Actually, I'm losing weight now. Now I go to the gym at least 3 times a week. So how have you been?
Morley: Not bad. I've changed my job. You know, now I'm not as busy as before, and I spend more time hangi... | Ted tells Morley he's been exercising recently and has lost some weight. Morley's on a diet and Ted suggests Morley work out. |
train_12125 | American Airlines: What date would you like to depart, sir?
Jonny: Do you have any seats for September 16th?
American Airlines: Let's see... I'm afraid the 16th is fully booked. But I have seats for the 17th.
Jonny: The 17th will be fine.
American Airlines: And what date will you be returning?
Jonny: Hmm, I guess on th... | American Airlines is assisting Jonny in booking round-trip flight tickets to London. |
train_12126 | Darda: The skirt looks beautiful. Can I try it on?
Trina: Of course.
Darda: Well, I think this one is a little too small. Would you please bring me a bigger one?
Trina: I am sorry the larger ones are out of stock now. But you might be lucky at our Branch. | Trina is assisting Darda in buying a dress. |
train_12127 | Nelli: I have learnt how to ride a bicycle. I plan to go to the Water Park by bike this weekend.
Yetty: Well, you know, the traffic in Beijing is sometimes dangerous. Therefore, I have to remind you of something. First, you should obey the traffic rules, don't break in the red light. Second, don't play a joke with your... | Nelli's sister is reminding Nelli some precautions about riding a bike on the road in Beijing. |
train_12128 | Evette: I can't find my purse. Have you seen it?
Devi: No, I haven't.
Evette: I'Ve looked everywhere for it. I must have left it somewhere. I hope I haven't lost it.
Devi: Perhaps you left that at school.
Evette: No, I had it when I left school this afternoon.
Devi: Well. Didn't you go around to the Smith after school?... | Evette can't find Evette's purse. Devi suggests Evette might have left it at the Smith. |
train_12129 | Osgood: What are you going to eat with your sandwich?
Harli: I think I'm going to eat a piece of fruit.
Osgood: What kind do you like?
Harli: I really like apples and grapes.
Osgood: What kind of apples do you like?
Harli: I love green apples.
Osgood: I don't like green apples.
Harli: Really? Why not?
Osgood: Green app... | Osgood prefers red apples while Harli likes green apples. |
train_12130 | Byram: Good morning, sir. Could I be of any service to you?
Lenny: Have you got any Chinese paintings?
Byram: Yes, we have landscape paintings, figure paintings and flower-and-bird paintings.
Lenny: I'd like a flower-and-bird painting.
Byram: Good. How about this picture of cranes with pine trees? It was painted by a f... | Lenny buys a Chinese painting of cranes with pine trees with Byram's assistance. |
train_12131 | Reeta: Excuse me, can you tell me the way to the British Museum?
Robin: Sure. I suggest you take a bus there. It's a bit too long for you to walk there.
Reeta: Which bus should I take?
Robin: Tour 2.
Reeta: What time does the museum open?
Robin: It opens at 9:00 from April to October.
Reeta: Thanks a billion. | Robin tells Reeta the way to the British Museum. |
train_12132 | 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 finished... | Jenny's packing for a holiday. Nancy requests Jenny to check something for her. |
train_12134 | Tom: Hey, Tom. You look tired. Are you all right?
Toby: I didn't sleep much last night.
Tom: How come?
Toby: You know Miao Li-my roommate, he bought a computer last month. He has turned his computer into an electronic playground. He plays football, rides horses, drives racing cars, and does a whole bunch of other games... | Tom didn't get enough sleep last night because his roommate Miao Li plays computer games and keeps him up every night. Tom tells Tom he just uses the Internet for getting information and sending messages while Tom enjoys online chatting very much. |
train_12135 | Ricky: Have you heard anything about Markweed Inc. ? They have called me back for interview, and I'm considering taking a job with them.
Cheslie: Well, to start with, Markweed Inc. has a reputation for being one of the best employers in the field.
Ricky: The best. . . huh? With so many companies out there, how did they... | Ricky's considering taking a job with Markweed Inc. Cheslie tells Ricky Markweed Inc. has a reputation for being one of the best employers in the field and explains the reason. |
train_12136 | June: Lester, you are really fantastic at automobile repair.
Lester: Thanks, June. But I think I need to be certified as a mechanic 5 before I'm allowed to repair cars for a living.
June: That's not a big problem. There are many small schools for adults like you who can study to be certified.
Lester: I guess I never th... | June admires Lester's automobile repair skills and inspires him to study this and get certified. |
train_12137 | Jeramie: Hi dude, you look upset, what's up?
Ryan: haven't been sleeping well recently.
Jeramie: what's the problem?
Ryan: every night my roommates watch the Korean soap operas till mid-night. I am not a big fan of Korean shows and I don't know how to tell them to stop without hurting their feelings.
Jeramie: well, you... | Ryan hasn't been sleeping very well since Ryan's roommates watch the Korean soap operas till mid-night and Ryan finds it hard to tell them about this. |
train_12138 | Fawne: How long can I keep these books?
Lucia: A month. Don't forget to return them by the due date.
Fawne: What if I can't finish them by then?
Lucia: Bring them back to the circulation desk and renew them.
Fawne: Any terrible fines?
Lucia: Sure. | Lucia tells Fawne the rules of borrowing books |
train_12139 | Leo: Uncle, have a heart, please lend your new car to me. Only once.
Ismail: Where are you going?
Leo: I have a big date tonight.
Ismail: You have got a car, haven't you?
Leo: Oh, please. Only once lend your new car to me. | Leo is begging Leo's uncle to lend Leo his car. |
train_12140 | Sherrie: Mary, how was your date with john?
Mary: it's ok. It seems we have a lot in common.
Sherrie: oh, really. That is great news. What does he look like?
Mary: he is tall and slim, fair-haired.
Sherrie: sounds like he is pretty cute. What do you think of him?
Mary: he is a nice guy and very considerate. I was impre... | Mary tells Sherrie her date with John went well and she thinks highly of him. |
train_12141 | Shawnee: Look, the printer isn't functioning well. I'Ve pushed the start button. It is suppose to be working now but it remains like a log. What's going on?
Gabie: Let me check. It has a paper jam.
Shawnee: I didn't pay attention to that. I will try to get the paper out.
Gabie: Be careful, the cartridge can be very hot... | Shawnee and Gabie are trying to fix a printer. |
train_12142 | Clarke: Good morning, sir. Here is the hotel's sauna room. What can I do for you?
Rayner: Yes. This is the first time I've come here. Could you please tell me something about it?
Clarke: Sure Those who have heart disease or high blood pressure are not allowed to take sauna, for their sake.
Rayner: Thank you for telling... | Clarke tells Rayner the kinds of people that cannot take a sauna and then introduces the procedures to enjoy the sauna. |
train_12143 | Adoree: Both Bob and carl will become somebody in the future. Don't you think so?
Carl: Yeah. But Bob's talent can't to be named on the same day with Carl's.
Adoree: But Bob is more generous and ready to help.
Carl: We cannot judge a man totally by that. | Adoree and Carl are talking about Bob and Carl. |
train_12144 | Dunlin: Excuse me, I am Dunlin. I am here about your advertisement for a tourist guide. Are there still any vacancies?
Quinlan: Yes. One more is needed.
Dunlin: Oh, I'm so lucky. I want to apply for it.
Quinlan: But do you have any experience like that?
Dunlin: Yes. I have been a guide for two years.
Quinlan: OK. Then ... | Dunlin wants to apply for the position of tourist guide, then Quinlan asks Dunlin some questions about the tourist guide. Quinlan's satisfied with Dunlin's answers and welcomes Dunlin into Quinlan's company. |
train_12146 | Dian: I am starving.
Amelia: Didn't you just eat?
Dian: I'm still hungry.
Amelia: We ate everything from dinner.
Dian: I just need a snack.
Amelia: What are you going to make?
Dian: I don't have the slightest clue.
Amelia: Go make a sandwich.
Dian: I'm not sure what kind I want.
Amelia: Why don't you make a peanut butt... | Dian is still hungry after dinner. Amelia suggests Dian make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich as a snack. |
train_12147 | Leiah: I want to get some cable.
Addie: Do you know what package you want to get?
Leiah: What packages do you have?
Addie: We have movie channel packages.
Leiah: What else have you got?
Addie: You can get the sports package.
Leiah: Is there a package with basic and movie channels?
Addie: We have that package.
Leiah: Le... | Leiah gets some cable with basic and movie channels with Addie's assistance. |
train_12148 | Meg: Morning, Mum!
Amelita: Morning, Meg. You look not well today? Are you ill?
Meg: No, I am not ill.
Amelita: Then, What's the matter with you my child?
Meg: Nothing.
Amelita: Oh, come on, baby. Tell me what happened.
Meg: I. . . I failed to pass the examination. How I wish I had studied hard.
Amelita: Oh. Take it ea... | Meg isn't in the mood because she failed the examination. Her mom encourages her to set her aim from today. |
train_12149 | Mahesh: Is this the registration office?
Levi: Yes, it is. Which department for?
Mahesh: I don't know exactly.
Levi: What's your problem then?
Mahesh: I've got a sore throat, a runny nose, and a headache.
Levi: OK, I will register you with medical department.
Mahesh: Medical department? Are you sure?
Levi: Yes. Just go... | Mahesh describes Mahesh's symptoms and registers with the medical department with Levi's assistance. |
train_12150 | Briny: You are still a student?
Jo: Yes, but I will graduate from the Shanghai Finance and Trade school next month.
Briny: Are you sure you can be a successful cashier?
Jo: I'm sure. You know my major is statistics and I get excellent records in all of the courses I have taken.
Briny: That's only for your theory founda... | Jo tells Briny Jo's obtained excellent records as well as practical experience. Briny thinks Jo will be a successful cashier. |
train_12151 | Lynne: It seems so strange to be here, burying you, but it's not you.
Taylor: Ashes to ashes and dust to dust. . .
Lynne: This has been the worst and best day of my life, Taylor. They kept you in the hospital, and. . .
Taylor: I'll tell you all about it another day.
Lynne: But you're OK? It was nothing serious, was it?... | Lynne's burying someone in the name of Taylor. The real Taylor asks Lynne to keep pretending it was Taylor's death. |
train_12152 | Britni: How do you get along with your boss?
Emery: I had a terrific working relationship with my boss, even though we are very different people. Because I've had a number of bosses, I've come to realize that to make things work, you have to understand what's important to your boss. Then you have to do everything you c... | Emery tells Britni how Emery gets along with Emery's bosses and what Emery thinks is important in work. |
train_12153 | Patel: May I take your drink order while you are looking over your menu?
Maud: Yes, do you have a wine list?
Patel: The wine list is on the second page of your menu.
Maud: Do you have mixed drinks in this restaurant?
Patel: Yes, we have a full bar here.
Maud: I am not sure what I want. Do you have any house specials?
P... | Maud orders the house special, a blended margarita with no salt with Patel's assistance. |
train_12154 | Orel: Do you want to sign for a Korea language class?
Karlyn: What for? Oh, I see, you mean next year our company will expand business to the South Korea market.
Orel: Right, we have located a business partner in Seoul. The first contact proves to be successful. The general manager of South Korean company has scheduled... | As the company will expand business to the South Korea market, Orel wants to sign for a Korean language course while Karlyn prefers taking the language training courses provided by the company. |
train_12155 | Jocelyne: What's the matter with you?
Olympia: I've been having headaches.
Jocelyne: How long have they been bothering you?
Olympia: Umm... They started about two months ago. Oh, no. It must be about three months ago. At first, I thought as if I had flu because I had a running nose and a bit of a temperature.
Jocelyne:... | Olympia's been having headaches and tells Jocelyne about the symptoms. Jocelyne'll check if there's anything serious. |
train_12156 | Gian: Dad, I'd like a pair of Adidas tennis shoes.
Dad: Adidas? They're expensive. They're for the Chicago Bulls.
Gian: No, all the guys as well as girls are wearing Adidas.
Dad: But none of us ever had Adidas and we used to play quite well. | Gian is asking Gian's dad for a pair of Adidas tennis shoes. |
train_12157 | Adolphe: Do you want to go to sleep, or do you want to stay up and watch a movie? I'm pretty tired, but I'm always up for a horror movie. It is Halloween, after all...
Emmy: I'd love to, but not tonight. I ate too much candy, and I'm so exhausted from trick-or-treating all night with the boys from the neighborhood. I n... | Adolphe would like to see a horror movie but Emmy is too tired from trick-or-treating and needs a rest. |
train_12158 | Krissy: Do you like our new history teacher?
Harmonia: I'm tired of his endless talking. He never gives us a little time to discuss things.
Krissy: You can't say that! He's a very knowledgeable person.
Harmonia: But I can't see it. | Krissy thinks highly of their new history teacher while Harmonia doesn't. |
train_12159 | Jean Williamson: Hello. Jean Williamson speaking.
Dena: Oh, it's you, dear. Sorry I had to rush off this morning. How are the boys?
Jean Williamson: I'm taking them to the doctor at twelve o'clock, but I'm sure they're going to be all right.
Dena: That's good. What about you?
Jean Williamson: Oh, I'm better now, don't ... | Jean Williamson phones to check the condition of the family members. Jean tells Jean Williamson she's taking the boys to the doctor and she's better now. |
train_12160 | Bill: You must be pretty excited about your trip to Europe, Dorothy. When are you leaving?
Dorothy: In just two weeks, and I am excited. I've been looking forward to this training program for a long time. But there are still a few things I need to do before I go.
Bill: Like what?
Dorothy: Like renewing my passport and ... | Dorothy's leaving for Europe for a training program and she's trying to rent out her apartment for three months while she's away. Bill can mention this to his old colleague Jim Thomas who's coming to stay from June to August. |
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