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train_332 | Julia: I am having a hard time at my job.
Tannie: What's wrong, Julia?
Julia: My colleagues quickly get promotions, while I always get sidelined. I don't know what to do anymore.
Tannie: Don't give up so soon.
Julia: But I don't know what else I can do. I am willing to work hard. Sometimes I make mistakes and the b... | Julia's having a hard time at her job. Tannie takes Lincoln as an example to inspire her to never give up. |
train_333 | Kayley: Are you studying any languages here?
Lory: Yes, I'm studying in the Foreign Languages Department.
Kayley: What are you majoring in?
Lory: I'm majoring in English.
Kayley: Is it difficult to learn?
Lory: Yes. The language is hard to learn, but it's interesting.
Kayley: Do you know anything about Britain an... | Lory majors in English. Kayley thinks learning the culture of a nation is important if people want to learn its language. |
train_334 | Basia: How was your doctors' appointment?
Josie: It was fine. He says that I'm pretty healthy overall. But I told him that I have trouble sleeping sometimes and he offered me sleeping pills.
Basia: Did you take them?
Josie: No, I'm afraid they're harmful to my health.
Basia: So what are you going to do?
Josie: I think ... | Josie has trouble sleeping sometimes and is going to see the psychologist. Basia offers some good suggestions that Josie may try. |
train_335 | Laurel: I need to make a plane reservation.
Gracia: We can book your trip right now, what is your destination?
Laurel: I need to fly to New York City.
Gracia: What date would you like me to book this plane ticket for you?
Laurel: I need a flight on July fourth.
Gracia: You can fly out of Los Angeles International or Bu... | Laurel books an afternoon plane ticket to New York City on July fourth with Gracia's assistance. |
train_336 | Joelle: Hi, where are you working now?
Nolan: In a clothing factory, but I'm trying to find another job.
Joelle: Really, why?
Nolan: You know, I've been working there for more than 6 years, but I can't even buy a house.
Joelle: But do you like the job and the people?
Nolan: Yes, of course. The job is nice and the peopl... | Nolan wants to find another job because Nolan cannot afford a house though Nolan likes the job. Joelle suggests Nolan apply for a loan instead. |
train_337 | Shawn: I wrote this song last night. I've been feeling very creative lately.
Aryn: It was interesting. I've never heard a song about bees before.
Shawn: I was just thinking about these last night and how they buzz around the flowers. I had to pick up my guitar and start composing.
Aryn: I bet you have a lot of other so... | Shawn shares Shawn's original songs with Aryn and invites Aryn to join Shawn's band. |
train_338 | Clem: Can I help you with anything?
Tore: Yes, I'm looking for an engagement ring for my girlfriend.
Clem: Congratulations, that is very exciting. Do you know what kind of ring you're looking for?
Tore: Not really. I'm not too good at this kind of stuff.
Clem: Do you know what she likes?
Tore: She really likes colorful... | Tore wants an engagement ring for his girlfriend. Clem recommends some gorgeous ruby rings. Tore chooses a gold one with a smaller stone and will ask his mom for advice. |
train_339 | Laurel: Dad, can you take me shopping this weekend? I need to find a dress.
Orton: The big dance is this weekend? Wow, sure, I can do that. When is it?
Laurel: It's at the end of the month.
Orton: Wow, I cannot believe you were almost done with high school. I still remember your first day of kindergarten.
Laurel: Yeah,... | Laurel wants her dad to take her shopping to buy a dress for the high school big dance. Her dad is nostalgic about her growth. |
train_340 | Hedda: Hi Mike, could you please tell me something about your study experiences?
Mike: OK. I studied in Australia for 5 years, in America for a year and in Japan for more than 3 years.
Hedda: Is that so? Did you also study in your home country Canada?
Mike: Yes, of course. I went to primary school in Canada.
Hedda: You... | Mike tells Hedda his study experiences around the world, then introduces fun activities when he was in America. |
train_341 | Idelle: What is the schedule for tomorrow?
Meade: Let me see, a meeting with bill lines at 10:00 in the morning and all the paperwork is ready, and then a trip to the national lab at 3:00 in the afternoon and at 7:00 in the evening we'll have dinner with Mr. Cooper manager of LG company.
Idelle: Another busy day, but p... | Meade tells Idelle the schedule for tomorrow. Idelle asks Meade not to plan anything for Saturday. |
train_342 | Sir: Hello, I want to ask you how to draw money.
Veronica: There is quite a long line in front of the bank windows. Please use this machine.
Sir: How to use it?
Veronica: Please plug your bank card here and then operate by steps.
Sir: What can I do if the card doesn't come out after I plug it?
Veronica: It doesn't happ... | Veronica tells Sir how to draw money from the machine, then Sir keeps imaging situations where the machine is broken. |
train_343 | Adel: How are those jeans?
Darda: They fit me well and I like the style, but I find them a little bit too long.
Adel: What if you roll them up a little?
Darda: I guess I could, but then they would look different.
Adel: I see, we can make them shorter for you if you want.
Darda: Yeah, that would be great.
Adel: Sure thi... | Darda likes new jeans but they are too long. Adel offers to make them shorter. Darda'll pick them up tomorrow. |
train_344 | Jenette: Hello, I want to know how much it costs to have a manicure and pedicure.
Ginnifer: Usually it's 60 dollars for a manicure, and 80 dollars for a pedicure. But with this special discount, the total for both is only one hundred and 20 dollars, and you can get them painted.
Jenette: That's nice. I'd like to give i... | Ginnifer tells Ginnifer doing a manicure and pedicure together is one hundred and 20 dollars. Ginnifer finishes the operation and takes Jenette to the drying section. |
train_345 | Nicky: Hi there. Welcome to Lincoln Corporate Services. How can we help?
Misty: Hi. I was wondering what kind of fixed asset loans you have? Do you have Fixed Asset Loans?
Nicky: Yes, we do. You'll go through the acceptance application, then a first review, then an evaluation and examination and finally get approval. W... | Nicky introduces how to apply for fixed asset loans and gives Misty a brochure to know more. |
train_347 | Monica: Lucy, I ' d like to fix the light in the corridor, it keeps flashing, which drives me crazy. Would you like to help me with the ladder?
Lucy: Monica, wait a moment. I think we ' d better call the repair man to do it.
Monica: I think I can handle it by myself.
Lucy: I ' d like you to have a look at the safety ma... | Monica wants to fix the light by herself, and Lucy stops her by advising her to look at the safety manual. |
train_348 | Brandea: Hi, Becky, what's up?
Becky: Not much, except that my mother-in-law is driving me up the wall.
Brandea: What's the problem?
Becky: She loves to nit-pick and criticizes everything that I do. I can never do anything right when she ' s around.
Brandea: For example?
Becky: Well, last week I invited her over to din... | Becky complains that her mother-in-law likes to criticize everything she does for example the food Becky made and how they raise the kids. Brandea's mother-in-law did the same thing on children rasing. |
train_351 | Sascha: Excuse me, but can you tell me the way to the railway station?
Jodie: Just go straight along this street, turn left at the first crossing and walk straight ahead about 100 meters. You can't miss it.
Sascha: About how long will it take me to get there?
Jodie: It's about 20 minutes'walk, I think.
Sascha: I see. I... | Jodie tells Sascha the way to the railway station and the bus Sascha can take to get there. |
train_352 | Miao Ping: Hello Mr. Fang! It's good to see you again. What can we do for you today?
Mr. Fang: Hello, Miao Ping. I'd like to open a Foreign Currency Account today.
Miao Ping: That shouldn't be a problem, Mr. Fang. Have you got your Certificate of Use of Foreign Exchange Account and the Foreign Exchange Account Opening ... | Miao Ping helps Mr. Fang open a US dollar account and tells him they will transact immediately after checking and verifying his materials. |
train_353 | Carey: Hello, Jason, there is going to be a screening of Final Destination 3 at our campus cinema tomorrow. I plan to go to see it.
Jason: Is it a horror movie?
Carey: Yeah, I love horror movies. Would you like to go with me tomorrow?
Jason: No way. I will be scared out of my wits.
Carey: That's funny, I didn't know a ... | Carey invites Jason to watch a horror movie with Carey. Jason refuses because he doesn't want to be scared. They discuss the genres they like and decide to watch a romantic comedy called The Notebook. |
train_354 | Jack: Did everyone fill out their entry permits?
Arabela: Yes. The videographer has already started filming my parents trying to speak English with the flight attendants.
Jack: Speaking of flight attendants, they keep smiling at me. I wonder why. . .
Arabela: It'll be the year 2000! The flight attendants are coming ove... | Jack and Jack are on a plane talking about the flight attendants. Then Jack proposes to Jack suddenly which surprises Arabela. |
train_355 | Quigly: Why are you in such a hurry?
Tobie: I should finish it as soon as possible.
Quigly: Don't worry, do it step by step
Tobie: Why can I learn it?
Quigly: Don't worry, do it step by step.
Tobie: I feel I really stupid. | Quigly encourages Tobie who feels self-abased in learning. |
train_356 | Bonny: I hear that there is a festival called Duanwu in China.
Sher: Yes. It is also called Dragon Boat Festival.
Bonny: Why are you celebrating this festival?
Sher: We celebrate it to commemorate a great patriotic poet of China, Qu Yuan.
Bonny: What do you do on that day?
Sher: We'll have rice dumplings. What's more, ... | Sher introduces Bonny to the origin and customs of the Dragon Boat Festival. |
train_357 | Jimmie: Who is responsible for the accident? Is it Tony's fault?
Tony: No. I don't suppose he's to blame. The man in the other car made a big mistake.
Jimmie: You mean Tony is the victim? No, I don't think so. He's equally responsible because he tried to overtake you.
Tony: Yeah. I think everyone should go easy on driv... | Jimmie and Tony agrees that everyone is responsible for the accident. |
train_358 | Allie: That was a great party. Thanks for staying behind to help me clear up.
Christiane: It certainly was a great party. It's a pity that a glass and a plate got broken and someone spilled a drink over here.
Allie: I expected that something might get broken. That doesn't bother me. That spilled drink won't leave a sta... | Allie helps Christiane clear up the things after a party. Christiane thinks it was great except that someone spilled a drink. Then they discuss how to clean the spilled drink and talk about the people and food at the party. The stain is cleaned up as they talk. |
train_359 | Adeline: It's taking you forever to do my hair.
Lenee: Give me a minute.
Adeline: You should've been done already.
Lenee: There you go.
Adeline: I don't think that you're done.
Lenee: What's wrong?
Adeline: My hair looks hideous.
Lenee: What's so bad about it?
Adeline: It doesn't look good at all.
Lenee: Sorry about th... | Adeline is unsatisfied with the haircut made by Lenee and refuses to pay for it. |
train_360 | Kitti: Don't be too sad. If you really think that you have no feeling with him, then, in my opinion, getting divorced maybe is the best way to solve the problem.
Jenny: I know clearly at the bottom of my heart. I just can't set my mind at rest because of the child. She's little. She cannot understand us and accept such... | Kitti encourages Jenny to divorce but Jenny is worried about her daughter. Kitti suggests her telling the white lie. |
train_361 | Ammo Hung: Do you know who Ammo Hung is?
Nan: Of course. He is now 50 years old. And he started out studying alembics, singing, dancing and martial arts at the age of nine, and has tarred in 140 kung fu films. He has also become an independent producer and director.
Ammo Hung: You know only one aspect of him. Do you kn... | Nan tells about the things Nan knows about Ammo Hung including his achievement and career, and Ammo Hung says Ammo Hung also puts on a cooking show and introduces it. |
train_362 | Mary: Mary, today a man from an intermediary gave me a call.
Allyce: What did he say?
Mary: He said he saw my job-seeking information on the Internet, and could offer me an appropriate job.
Allyce: What kind of intermediary is it?
Mary: It's a recruiting agency which specializes in introducing talented people to compan... | Mary tells Mary a man from an intermediary recommends a job on telemarketing to Mary for free. Mary asks Mary to verify the offer carefully. |
train_363 | Peter: Peter, listen to the lyrics of this song.
Brigid: What's so special about this song?
Peter: It's from the musical that is so popular in New York right now. Do you like it?
Brigid: Not very much. It sounds too emotional to me.
Peter: That's why it is so popular. It was recorded by Barbara Tutin. I've heard that w... | Peter wants to interest Peter in musicals by inviting him to the school drama club, but Peter prefers giving Peter an education in jazz. |
train_365 | Luisa: Would you go to the bookstore with me?
Ellie: It sounds a good idea. Let's go.
Luisa: Do you know Jeffery has published his second detective novel?
Ellie: Yes. I heard about that. And I know you want to buy it, but I'm not interested in detective novels.
Luisa: So what are you interested in?
Ellie: Magazines abo... | Luisa is interested in Jeffery's detective novels, while Ellie is interested in Magazines about fashions. |
train_366 | Bill Martin: Hello, my name is Bill Martin and we have a reservation for party tonight.
Deane: Yes, what can I do for you?
Bill Martin: I need to cancel that. We have had a last minute change of plans.
Deane: I see. Would you like me to reschedule you for another night?
Bill Martin: OK, we will let you know as early as... | Bill Martin wants to cancel the reservation for the party tonight and asks for a refund on the cancellation. |
train_367 | Tildie: I am so busy today.
Ailyn: Can I help you?
Tildie: I'm not sure. Perhaps you could do the shopping.
Ailyn: I'll be glad to help.
Tildie: Or maybe make the beds.
Ailyn: All you have to do is ask for help.
Tildie: Thanks. That's terrific!
Ailyn: I'm ready and willing to help. | Tildie is busy and Ailyn is very willing to help. |
train_368 | Lorrin: Good morning, is there anything I can do for you?
Delora: Can you enlarge the picture?
Lorrin: Yes, what size do you want?
Delora: I want it enlarged to 5 inches.
Lorrin: No problem. Come and get your picture on Friday. | Delora requests Lorrin to enlarge the picture. |
train_369 | Nathanial: I simply couldn't help giving him the fish-eye when I knew all that.
Ben: But Ben is not a bad man. I know him from A to Z.
Nathanial: However, he disappointed us very much this time.
Ben: I can understand that. But. . . | Ben supports Ben while Nathanial complains about him. |
train_370 | Jodi: Good morning. What can I do for you, sir?
Reynolds: Good morning. I'd like to have a haircut.
Jodi: Very well. Please sit down here. Do you want me to cut your hair very close?
Reynolds: Please cut the sides shorter, but not so much at the back.
Jodi: It's such a hot season, isn't it? May I suggest thinning out t... | Jodi cuts Reynolds's hair by thinning out the top without cutting the front based on Jodi's suggestions and Reynolds's requirements. |
train_371 | Ilyssa: Hi, I need to talk with the property manager right away!
Jerrie: This is the property manager. What seems to be the problem?
Ilyssa: This morning, when we woke up, there was water pouring in from the ceiling!
Jerrie: Could you tell me what room had the leak?
Ilyssa: There were several rooms, but the worst leak ... | Ilyssa calls the property manager to fix the leaks in their rooms, and the manager decides to send the assistant manager to check things out. |
train_372 | Ainslee: Can I help you?
Jerrie: My wife and I want to go to Beijing for a tour. Can you arrange it?
Ainslee: Yes, we can arrange that.
Jerrie: I'd like to know what kind of tour your travel agency has.
Ainslee: Our travel agency provides all kinds of tours, ranging from individual tour to group package tour.
Jerrie: E... | Jerrie helps Ainslee, who wants to visit specific places, arrange a tour to Beijing on September 28th. |
train_373 | Sterne: Hello. Can I help you?
Shawna: Hello. Is my laundry ready? My room number is 210.
Sterne: I'm afraid it is still being washed.
Shawna: Can you take the stain off?
Sterne: Yes, we can. But you need wait a moment.
Shawna: That's right. Can I get it back in the afternoon? I really need them tonight.
Sterne: Yes, i... | Shawna requests Sterne to get the laundry ready and pressed by the afternoon. |
train_374 | Miss Liu: Miss Liu, please come in.
Bette: What can I do for you, sir?
Miss Liu: Copy this report for me.
Bette: OK. But which size should I use?
Miss Liu: You should use the A4 paper is all right.
Bette: I see. Should I have it bound?
Miss Liu: It is unnecessary.
Bette: That is all right. | Miss Liu asks Miss Liu to copy a report for him. |
train_375 | Emery: I've never been to a restaurant like this before.
Micheal: It's really different, isn't it?
Emery: That's a good word to describe it.
Micheal: I hope you're hungry because the pizza here is huge as well as to die for.
Emery: I am hungry. I think I could eat a lot by myself.
Micheal: Well, let's order one for a s... | Micheal takes Emery to an unusual restaurant and they decide to order a Californian pizza. |
train_376 | Asia: This hotel in India just got ranked the number one hotel in the world!
Jacquenetta: What, by some silly website that specializes in top ten lists just to sell more ads?
Asia: No, by Travel + Leisure magazine.
Jacquenetta: Oh, really? They really know their stuff. Hey, that looks more like a palace!
Asia: It's des... | Asia shows Jacquenetta the hotel in India which got ranked the number one hotel worldwide. Jacquenetta wants to make their reservations at that hotel and they discuss the details, and Jacquenetta is surprised at the price. |
train_377 | Malorie: Good morning, can I help you?
Ammamaria: Yes, I'd like to know something about the weather in New York this week.
Malorie: Well, it's fairly hot and there's much rain in the evenings.
Ammamaria: I see, thanks very much for your help. | Malorie tells Ammamaria the weather in New York. |
train_378 | Lawerence: What happened? I've been waiting for almost an hour.
Esmeralda: Vm sorry, but I had car trouble.
Lawerence: Oh, that's too bad. Couldn't you have telephoned?
Esmeralda: I was going to, but I didn't have any change for a pay phone.
Lawerence: You could've gotten some change in a store.
Esmeralda: But I was ou... | Esmeralda is late because Esmeralda had car trouble and couldn't get change to phone anyone. |
train_379 | Karlee: How are your home-stay families chosen?
Katey: We have special requirements that our families must meet before they are invited to have our international students. We require that the family lies live within a reasonable distance of the school, have enough living space for the student, and live in a clean, safe... | Karlee asks Katey how home-stay families are chosen. Katey also says that the family will treat the student as a guest and the student should obey house rules. Katey also talks about the experience of living with the family. |
train_381 | Amanda: Hey, that's a very nice hairdo you're wearing!
Joanna: Oh you're exaggerating. I'm never really good at making hairdo.
Amanda: You did it yourself? Wow, you are good!
Joanna: Thanks for saying so, but my husband thinks otherwise.
Amanda: He's just got no idea of how good you are. | Amanda compliments Joanna's hairdo, which Joanna's husband doesn't like. |
train_382 | Hiro: Guess what? Paul and Susan are engaged.
Susan: Really? When did that happen?
Hiro: A week ago? They met last summer and now just sink. They will be married soon.
Susan: Have they set a date for the wedding?
Hiro: No, not yet. But Susan says they'd like to get married in November or December. Then they'll go t... | Hiro tells Susan Paul and Susan, who met last summer, are engaged. |
train_383 | Anja: Hello, is this the ABC Company?
ABC Company: Yes. May I help you?
Anja: We have just arrived from Tokyo and we've been looking for our reserved car of your company all over, but we cannot find it.
ABC Company: What is your reservation number?
Anja: Our reservation number is J-221.
ABC Company: Let me see. Oh... | Anja calls ABC Company to ask the location of their reserved car, but ABC Company hasn't arranged it. |
train_384 | Jerrie: Thanks for coming shopping with me.
Rayner: I'm so honored that you thought to ask me.
Jerrie: I've never given a speech in front of a thousand people before.
Rayner: You're going to do great. And you're going to look great.
Jerrie: Thanks. Now let's decide which one of these suits looks best for this occas... | Rayner helps Jerrie to pick a suit for Jerrie's speech which needs to be tailored before Friday. |
train_385 | John: Steven, would you like to go dance with us tonight?
Steven: John, I am just not in the mood for this.
John: You look so upset. What's going on?
Steven: I lost the table tennis game yesterday.
John: Oh, what a pity!
Steven: I just don't want to play table tennis any more.
John: Is it that bad? It's nothing m... | Steven lost the table tennis game and feels upset. John encourages him but Steven thinks he needs time to recover. |
train_386 | Patrice: What are you going to do for your year abroad, Tim?
Tim: Study study study! I want to learn a lot.
Patrice: You're going to take courses?
Tim: Yes, I'm going to take some university courses there.
Patrice: Sounds hard.
Tim: Yes, but I think it's probably for the best.
Patrice: Won't you get lonely?
Tim:... | Tim tells Patrice he plans to study, make friends, and enjoy activities during the year abroad. |
train_387 | Dode: I was thinking of starting my own business. I know you wanted me to take over your restaurant business but I can't stand working in the food industry.
Isidore: OK, but what do you really want to do?
Dode: I want to sell skateboards, clothing and shoes.
Isidore: You want to run a clothing shop?
Dode: No, it's actu... | Dode wants to start a skateboarding shop and make their own T-shirts by lending money from Isidore and Dode's dad. |
train_388 | Diana: Hey, Peter. I'm sorry.
Peter: Hi, Diana. What's wrong?
Diana: We were going to Hong Kong this weekend. But I'm afraid I can't go.
Peter: How come?
Diana: I have a really big geography test and I have to study for it.
Peter: We can go next weekend instead?
Diana: No, I don't want to ruin your weekend. You go ahea... | Diana cannot go to Hong Kong because she has a test and she asks Peter to go without her. |
train_389 | Danella: Good morning. What can I do for you?
Brooks: I am looking for a flat for 2 people near the university.
Danella: Well. There are several places available and the rent ranges from 80 to $150 a month. What are your requirements?
Brooks: I think of flat for no more than $100 a month is good. I prefer to live in a ... | Brooks wants a flat for 2 people near the university which is under $100 a month. Danella recommends two flats and Brooks decides to see the nearer one. |
train_390 | Tiphani: I like that picture you put up on the wall yesterday.
Jaymee: Oh, thank you. It's a photograph that I took on my vacation last year.
Tiphani: You took it yourself? I didn't know you were a photographer.
Jaymee: Oh yes, I've been taking pictures for years.
Tiphani: It sounds interesting! Do you have anymore of ... | Tiphani compliments Jaymee's photograph and Jaymee has been taking pictures for years. Tiphani asks Jaymee about the backgrounds when Jaymee took the pictures and the equipment Jaymee use. |
train_391 | Amity: Darling, I'm going to stop by Bergner's first. It's got some quality stuff. Who knows, some of their dresses might be on sale.
Roseline: Bergner's?
Amity: It's a fairly well known store like Penny's. I need to get something for Lisa's birthday. She's into name brands. Any suggestions?
Roseline: A Gucci handbag o... | Amity tells Roseline they need to buy Lisa a gift and Roseline recommends some brands. Then Amity suddenly remembers Amity hasn't called Helen who is with Amity's phone and asks Roseline Amity's telephone number. |
train_392 | Seline: Oh, Eric. Could you please turn the TV off? I'm trying to study.
Eric: Oh, come on. I've just got home from work. I need to relax.
Seline: That's not the point. You don't have to relax with the sound so loud.
Eric: Well, do you mind closing your bedroom door? So I won't have to turn the TV off.
Seline: No, sorr... | Seline asks Eric to turn the TV off and Eric finally agrees to watch later. |
train_394 | Alaa: This is our rock-bottom price, Mr. Lee.
Mr. Lee: If that's the case. there's not much point in further discussion. We might as well call the whole deal off.
Alaa: What I mean is that we'll never be able to come down to your price. The gap is too great.
Mr. Lee: I think it unwise for either of us to be inflexible.... | Alaa and Mr. Lee are discussing the price, and they finally agree to meet each half-way again and split the difference. |
train_395 | Mr. Church: Good morning, Ms. Chan. What can I get you today?
Ms. Chan: Good morning, Mr. Church. I'd like some lamb chops for the children's lunch.
Mr. Church: Shoulder chops, Ms. Chan?
Ms. Chan: Yes. I'll take four shoulder chops and I'd like a small chicken.
Mr. Church: Would you like to choose a chicken?
Ms. Chan: ... | Mr. Church helps Ms. Chan get some lamb chops for the children's lunch and a small chicken. |
train_396 | Zina: Hi, boss. You wanted to see me?
Brice: Zina. Look, I know when I hired you, I told you I'd pay you a salary. But I just can't.
Zina: Excuse me? I hope I didn't just hear what I think I just heard.
Brice: I know it's awkward, but you're going to be thanking me later. I'm going to make you rich.
Zina: You're going ... | Zina is suprised when Brice tells Zina that he'll not pay her a salary. |
train_397 | Rose: Hello, is Jack there?
Jack: Speaking.
Rose: Jack! It's Rose here.
Jack: Hi, Rose. How's everything?
Rose: Fine, thanks. I'm having several friends over for dinner this Saturday. And I was wondering if you have the time to join us.
Jack: Sounds good. What time do you want me to come?
Rose: Is six o'clock okay? | Rose calls Jack and invites him for dinner this Saturday. |
train_398 | Roddy: How do you like this waltz?
Orren: It's very nice, I like it very much.
Roddy: Well, then, may I invite you for the first dance?
Orren: My pleasure. But I'm afraid I'm not much of a dancer, and I suppose you dance often.
Roddy: Me? Oh, no. In fact, I took up dancing quite recently.
Orren: Oh, really? But you're ... | Roddy invites Orren for the first dance. Roddy compliments Orren's beautiful dance, and Orren says Roddy is a good leader. Orren tells Roddy Orren likes disco best. Then they go for a drink. |
train_399 | Waiter: Here's your drink, sir.
Winne: No, that's not right. I didn't order a coffee. I ordered a cola.
Waiter: Oh, I'm terribly sorry, sir. I'll go and get you cola right away.
Winne: Waiter!
Waiter: Yes, sir. I'll bring your drink right away.
Winne: It's not that. There's an animal in my soup.
Waiter: Is there, sir? ... | Winne ordered a cola, but Waiter gives him a coffee, and Winne finds an animal in the soup. |
train_400 | John: Good morning, Mary!
Mary: Good morning, John!
John: I want to have a few friends over for a dinner party to celebrate my birthday. Would you be able to come the next weekend on Saturday?
Mary: I'd be delighted to, John. Saturday did you say?
John: Yes, if that's all right for you.
Mary: I'm pretty sure I'll be al... | John invites Mary to his dinner party to celebrate his birthday the next weekend on Saturday, and Mary agrees. |
train_401 | Nikkie: What did you think of the movie?
Roanne: I didn't like it. Not a bit. I couldn't stand the music. Besides the story was so boring that it put me to sleep.
Nikkie: I noticed that, it was not exciting as I expected, but the music was great. I'm always found Jazz. And that movie had a lot of Jazz.
Roanne: I know. ... | Nikkie and Roanne both think the movie isn't exciting. Nikkie likes Jazz, while Roanne thinks Jazz annoys him. Roanne prefers movies with a lot of action. |
train_402 | Lodge: Lodge, You must come around sometime, You have to check out my mew stereo.
Keith: Sure, When is good time for you?
Lodge: Can you make it on Tuesday?
Keith: What time do you want me there?
Lodge: Anytime after six will be fine.
Keith: All right, It's a date. | Lodge asks Lodge to come to check out Lodge's stereo. |
train_404 | Milicent: Hey! I have a surprise for you.
Brandise: What is it?
Milicent: Open this card and read.
Brandise: A trip to China for summer vacation. Wow! What a wonderful surprise! Thank you. This is the best surprise I've ever had. | Milicent prepares a surprise for Brandise. |
train_405 | Zia: Hi, sir. Come and have a look here. We have all kinds of sweaters.
Gideon: I'm looking for a sweater for my wife. Tomorrow is her birthday. And I know she needs a woolen sweater.
Zia: How do you like this grey one? It's pure wool, one hundred percent of Xinjiang wool.
Gideon: It feels good. Are there cowl-neck pul... | Gideon wants a sweater for his wife as a birthday present, and Gideon's wife prefers a turtleneck. Zia recommends one, and Gideon'll take it. |
train_406 | Hildagard: Hello. Can I help you, ma'am?
Maude: Yes. Could you tell me how to send some money to someone with an account with a bank in Germany?
Hildagard: Well, you can pay by mail, telegraphic or SWIFT transfer. Or you can have a banker's draft and mail it yourself to the beneficiary.
Maude: Which is the best way?
Hi... | Hildagard tells Maude how to send money to someone with an account with a bank in Germany and recommends a Telegraphic and a SWIFT transfer to send it quickly. |
train_407 | Gerry: Where did you get assigned to go this time around?
Fabian: They asked me to go to Paris to check on the new office that was just established there. And you?
Gerry: Hong Kong again. I would like to go somewhere different for a change.
Fabian: Teach me Cantonese and I'll pull some strings to get a trade with you n... | Gerry and Fabian shares where they got assigned to go. Fabian asks Gerry to teach Fabian Cantonese, and Gerry agrees. |
train_408 | Orelle: Good afternoon, you look a little stuck. Can I help?
Jodie: The thing is, I've got all of this information here, all of these leaflets, but I can't make head nor tail of them!
Orelle: I see. What is it exactly that you are interested in?
Jodie: I'm not sure which would be better for me ; buying some insurance o... | Jodie tells Orelle Jodie cannot decide which one to invest. Orelle calculates the benefits of buying insurance and the Savings Deposit, and finds can get more from the latter. |
train_409 | Dyan: Hello sir, may I help you?
Roy: Yeah, I accidentally dropped my phone in the toilet.
Dyan: I see. Well, you have come to the right place. We have over one hundred models of more than twenty leading mobile phone manufacturers.
Roy: Sounds good. I don't want it to be too expensive, maybe something mid-range.
Dyan: ... | Roy accidentally dropped his phone in the toilet and wants to buy a new one. Dyan recommends one to him. |
train_410 | Gene: Well, my particular interest is collecting stamps, especially the rare ones. What about you?
Bernie: I'm afraid that's not my cup of tea. I just find skin-diving attracting.
Gene: So have you ever been to the stamp display of the town? | Gene likes collecting stamps, and Bernie likes skin-driving. |
train_411 | Josie: What did you do at the office today?
Orazio: I had a really busy day. I had to work a little overtime. In the morning an important client called to place a large order. I had to check some things with my colleagues before confirming the order.
Josie: What kind of things did you need to check?
Orazio: The most im... | Orazio was busy today. Orazio tells Josie that Orazio checked the goods in stock, received emails from clients, and dealt with the complaints. Orazio also needs to finish writing a sales report for Orazio's boss. |
train_412 | Desiree: Good morning. Welcome to Time After Time Watches.
Chiquita: I'd like to buy a watch.
Desiree: Well, you've come to the right place. What kind of watch are you looking for?
Chiquita: Well, I'm not sure. Let's see. How much is this one?
Desiree: Hmm. . . This Rolex? $ 1, 000.
Chiquita: Oh. I don't think I can af... | Chiquita would like to buy a watch, and Desiree recommends some. Chiquita thinks they're expensive. |
train_413 | Emerson: Bob, did you see our supervisor? I need him to sign this paper.
Bob: He is in his office, but you'd better choose your words carefully while talking to him.
Emerson: What's up?
Bob: Nothing. But he is in a bad mood today.
Emerson: Thanks for the warning.
Bob: That's all right. | Bob reminds Emerson to choose words carefully while talking to the supervisor. |
train_414 | Antoinette: Did you enjoy the restaurant?
Antin: I didn't really like it all that much.
Antoinette: What do you think the problem was?
Antin: Well, they are pretty new. I just didn't feel that they were ready to open yet.
Antoinette: How did you feel about the food?
Antin: The food wasn't all that exciting.
Antoinette:... | Antin didn't enjoy the restaurant and tells Antoinette where the problems lie in. |
train_415 | Mrs. Wilson: You're making my blood boil.
Keeley: Calm down. Madam.
Mrs. Wilson: I'm about to explode! You'Ve made a mess of this matter.
Keeley: I am very sorry to hear that you'Ve been having so many problems.
Mrs. Wilson: Sorry isn't good enough! What can you do to help me?
Keeley: I understand why you're angry, Mrs... | Mrs. Wilson is angry because Keeley has made a mess of the matter. |
train_416 | Clementia: How have you been doing lately?
Kimberlyn: Actually, I haven't been sleeping well. I am kind of out of it.
Clementia: Is there some reason why you can't get enough sleep?
Kimberlyn: I go to bed, but I just can't get comfortable enough to stay asleep.
Clementia: When do you turn in for the night?
Kimberlyn: I... | Kimberlyn tells Clementia Kimberlyn cannot sleep well and thinks about mom's cancer when trying to sleep. Kimberlyn'll try something to help quiet down. |
train_417 | Joseph: My amenities bill says that I owe $ 10 for a movie, but I never ordered one.
Morgan: Let's see. It says that you were charged Monday at 9:00 p. m. for the movie'Titanic. '
Joseph: That's absolutely wrong! I was out exploring the city Monday night.
Morgan: Okay, let me see what I can do for you.
Joseph: Thank yo... | Joseph's amenities bill says Joseph owes $10 for a movie, but Joseph never ordered one. Morgan explains and tells Joseph what Morgan can do, but Joseph isn't satisfied. |
train_418 | Malissa: Jack, I don't know how to write my resume. Could you tell me about that?
Jack: You should first write your name and contact information.
Malissa: What does the contact information include?
Jack: Such as your land line phone number, mobile phone number and e-mail box.
Malissa: Anything else?
Jack: Then you shou... | Malissa doesn't know how to write Malissa's resume and asks Jack for help. Jack instructs Malissa and encourages Malissa to stay confident. |
train_419 | Jolee: I don't think Poppas is right for this position.
Emerson: I agree. He's got experience as a computer operator but he has very little training in programming. What about Anderson?
Jolee: I like him. He seems very enthusiastic and he knows a lot about programming.
Emerson: That's true. Do you think he is dependabl... | Jolee and Emerson are discussing who is more suitable for the position. They both agree that Logan is more suitable than Anderson and Poppas, for Logan is really devoted and seems more professional. |
train_420 | Nena: Good morning, Plaza Hotel. Can I help you?
Tiler: Hello, I'm just checking the room rates. How much are the single rooms, please?
Nena: Well, sir, the singles are now from 180 to 240 dollars.
Tiler: And the doubles?
Nena: The double rooms are now 270 to 330 dollars.
Tiler: That includes tax, I suppose.
Nena: No. ... | Tiler is checking the room rates and Nena tells Tiler the prices. The price doesn't include tax and service charge but includes breakfast. |
train_421 | ABC Imports: Good afternoon. ABC Imports. May I help you?
Richard Alexander: Yes, may I speak to Mr. James Johnson, please?
ABC Imports: I'm afraid Mr. Johnson isn't available right now. Would you like to leave a message?
Richard Alexander: This is Richard Alexander with Star Electronics. It's very important that he re... | Richard wants to speak to Mr. James Johnson, but ABC Imports tells him Mr. James isn't available and asks Richard to leave a message. |
train_422 | Tanya: Hi, Tom. What are you reading?
Tom: Oh, hi, Tanya. This is a newspaper, the Community News. It carries only good news.
Tanya: Oh, yeah. I think I've seen that.
Tom: Yeah, isn't it a great idea? I'm so fed up with all the bad news you read about all the time. It's about time someone offers some creative choice to... | Tom tells Tanya he's reading a newspaper. Tom says it only carries good news, and Tanya thinks it doesn't like objective journalism. |
train_423 | Otho: What's going on here?
Freud: You mean, what's happening? Well, constable, I'm trying to get out of the window and Freud here is helping me.
Otho: Why are you climbing through the window and not leaving by the front door?
Freud: Well, you see I can't find the key and I'm in a hurry. Come on, Freud, we're wasting t... | Freud explains to Otho why he is climbing through the window, but Otho doesn't believe his excuses. |
train_424 | Catherine: Catherine, you look great in these photos.
Clare: Oh, thanks. I got into that wedding dress with great difficulty. It was too small.
Catherine: Why didn't you get one your size?
Clare: Oh, it was my grandmother's - my mother wore it on her wedding day, and I really wanted to wear it on mine. I suffered for s... | Catherine thinks Catherine looks great in the photo, and Catherine tells Catherine how she suffered to lose weight in six months to wear the wedding dress. |
train_425 | Miss Green: [Mr Baker is very happy to see Miss Green every morning because she is a good secretary. One Monday Miss Green didn't come to work because she was ill. She had a terrible cold and a bad headache, so she phoned Mr. Baker.] [The telephone rings.] Good morning, Mr. Baker.
Mr. Baker: Good morning, Miss Green. W... | Miss Green phones Mr. Baker to tell him she cannot come to work because of illness. |
train_426 | Bill: What are you reading, Bill?
Upton: It's this week's New Scientist. Why?
Bill: I was just wondering. It looks interesting, but I've never actually read it myself. It's for real scientists, or can ordinary people like me understand it?
Upton: Oh, it's for anyone really. It usually has articles and stories about cur... | Bill tells Bill he's reading this week's New Scientist, and ordinary people can read and understand it. Bill introduces the new telephone he's reading about, which allows people to see the person they'are speaking to. Bill and Upton both think they wouldn't buy it. |
train_427 | Aloysius: Can you tell us what you like doing in the evening?
Cain: Well, I like music. I listen to a lot of pop music. But most of all, I like watching TV. It's much better than reading a book. | Cain tells Aloysius what Cain likes doing in the evening. |
train_429 | Weston: . . . Now that we have been over the gory details of our disastrous first quarter, Ed! Give us some good news. How are things looking for us in termsof sales this month?
Ed: Uh well. . . would you like the bad news first or the really bad news?
Weston: What? Ed, don't tell me you only have bad news!
Ed: Well... | Ed tells Weston two bad news. The first is that their sales have dropped. The market is in recession and they have no way of moving their inventory or getting rid of their staff. The second news is that their supplier suffered QC problems and half of their production is faulty. |
train_430 | Rose: Did you watch TV last night, Rose?
Elwina: Yeah. I saw a science program. It was quite interesting.
Rose: What was it about?
Elwina: Mars. Scientists say there might be water on it.
Rose: If so, we may live there someday.
Elwina: I hope so. Did you know the US successfully sent two robotic explorers to Mars ... | Rose saw an interesting science program last night and tells Rose the program content. |
train_431 | Gayle: How smart of you to book the tickets before hand!
Fionnula: Oh, do you really think so?
Gayle: Of course, otherwise you'll just have to wait for hours.
Fionnula: But I just got a call from my sister and I have to cancel the movie tonight. | Gayle thinks it's wise of Fionnula to book the ticket beforehand. |
train_432 | Emmie: I heard that James was fired because he got a keep back of 20 thousands dollars from a vender.
James: That's open secret.
Emmie: But mine could be a lie for his job.
James: How did you know that?
Emmie: A little bird whispered to me. Keep that to yourself. | Emmie and James talk about the secret of James's being fired. |
train_434 | Jesselyn: You know, I don't quite understand the Chinese criterion of beauty. I mean, I asked some Chinese guys who had seen my girlfriend. I asked them, Isn't she beautiful? They were looking at me with eyes wide open, like ... and they even wondered how in the world I could ever have fallen in love with her!
Amy: I ... | Jesselyn, Amy, and Archie are discussing the Chinese criterion of beauty. Jesselyn cannot understand that and Amy thinks beauty is in the eyes of the beholders. Archie agrees it's magic love. |
train_435 | Donielle: Good afternoon. Can I help you?
Mona White: Yes, we have a reservation for three nights. Mona White. I called last week.
Donielle: One moment please, Ms. White. Yes, that was for two single rooms, wasn't it? I've reserved rooms 402 and 403 for you.
Mona White: Are they quiet rooms?
Donielle: Well they are... | Mona White has a reservation for three nights, and Donielle helps check the rooms. |
train_436 | Bethany: Good morning. I'm from the New York book review. Could I ask you some questions about your latest book?
Fredrick: Sure. Take a seat... what would you like to know?
Bethany: First, I've heard that your latest book is based on a true story.
Fredrick: That's correct. It's a murder mystery based on actual murde... | Bethany interviews Fredrick and asks Fredrick some questions about Fredrick's latest book. Fredrick tells Bethany how Fredrick researched the books and the story background. Fredrick's writing a collection of short stories, and many of them are short detective stories. Bethany can't wait to read it. |
train_437 | Noland: Robert, you play the guitar, don't you?
Robert: I used to. But I haven't played it for quite some time. I don't really have time these days with all my studies. Why do you ask?
Noland: I'm trying to organize a group to play at some parties on weekends. We still need a guitar player.
Robert: Well, I don't know. ... | Noland's trying to organize a group to play at some parties on weekends. Noland invites Robert to play the guitar, and Robert says he'll have a try. |
train_438 | Anjanette: Could I have a word with you, sir?
Maynard: Just speaking.
Anjanette: I have to tell you that I can't be in today and tomorrow.
Maynard: So sorry to hear that. What's wrong with you?
Anjanette: I feel sick and coughed a lot at night.
Maynard: Is that serious? You ought to see a doctor.
Anjanette: Yes, I did ... | Anjanette explains to Maynard why he cannot come to work today. Anjanette is ill, and Maynard hopes he will get better soon. |
train_439 | Celestine: I have noticed that a lot of people around here are very healthy and hard working. I thought all Americans just ate hamburgers and pizza and sat in front of the TV all day long.
American: Huh... well, our culture and society has become a lot more health conscious than it was 10 years ago.
Celestine: I have h... | American tells Celestine American culture and society has become more health conscious than it was before, and more attention has been drawn toward protecting the environment. |
train_440 | Jan: Can I help you?
Lorrie: Yes please. I'm looking for a smartphone, but uhm? I don't know much about them.
Jan: Right. Well, with a smart phone you can use software, you know for your appointments, as an address book, that kind of thing you can take notes and write documents.
Lorrie: I see I'm interested in this one... | Lorrie's looking for a smartphone and asks Lorrie for some information of smartphone. Lorrie likes one smartphone, and Jan introduces its functions to Lorrie. Lorrie's satisfied with it. |
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