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train_659 | Dr. Brook: Dr. Brook, I just don't know what's wrong me. I always feel tired and weak. My wife finally persuaded me to visit you to find out what the trouble is.
Rosene: From what is written here I can see that you had a very bad cold three years ago and that you also had a small operation last year. Did you have any b... | Dr. Brook always feels tired and weak and comes to visit Dr. Brook. Dr. Brook says he usually stays at home for several days when he's ill and once he stayed for two weeks without seeing a doctor. Brook will make some further tests. |
train_661 | Delila: Keep going! You can do it! You are strong. Don't give up!
Zoe: I didn't know this exercise class was going to be so hard. I need water.
Delila: Hey, what are you doing? I didn't say you could take a break! You are here to lose weight, right? You aren't going to get healthy by drinking water.
Zoe: I am thirsty! ... | Delila encourages Zoe to keep exercising but Zoe thinks the class is too difficult to insist on. |
train_662 | Haley: Can you tell me how to reach the bank,please?
Joly: Which bank? There are two: the Allied Irish Bank and the Bank of Ireland.
Haley: I have an AIB pass card and I want to get money from the bank.
Joly: You need to go to the Allied Irish Bank which is near the local shopping center, Dunnes Stores.
Haley: How do I... | Joly shows Haley the ways to the Allied Irish Bank. Haley feels it's difficult and Joly draws a map for Haley. |
train_663 | Arel: Hi! Nice to meet you, Nancy! Where were you yesterday?
Nancy: I didn't come because I was sick.
Arel: You still look a little sick. You ought to go back to bed.
Nancy: I am going home now.
Arel: Did you drive today?
Nancy: Oh, No, I don't have a car.
Arel: I can take you home. Would you like a ride?
Nancy: Yes. T... | Nancy tells Arel she didn't come yesterday because of sickness. Arel takes Nancy home. |
train_664 | Guendolen: Thank you, Thank you and welcome to everyone's favorite game show, Unbelievable Trivia. Today's contestant, Julie Jones, has just entered our bonus round and is trying to win our grand prize, $30,000 in cash and an all-expense paid, six-day vacation to China. Okay, Julie. In order to win the grand prize, you... | Julie Jones participates in the game show, Unbelievable Trivia. Guendolen introduces the rules of the game and asks Julie four questions. Julie answers correctly and gives the correct information, so she'll enjoy the all-expense paid to China. |
train_665 | Vitoria: Hello, Happy Time Catering Services, Vitoria speaking. How can I help you?
Joe Smith: Hello, Victoria. This is Joe Smith from country holidays. I wondered if you could do some catering for us next week, we are having a small reception. It's to launch our summer holiday advertising campaign. Will you be free?
V... | Joe Smith calls Happy Time Catering Service and wants some catering for next week. Victoria asks his requirements and will send him confirmation of the arrangements by the end of this week. |
train_666 | Rodd: So how long have you been living in London?
Sansone: Er, a couple of years. How long have you been working here?
Rodd: Only a few months. I moved down here for the job. There was no work for me where I came from.
Sansone: Where did you come from then?
Rodd: I came from a small village called Arnside near Lancaste... | Sansone's lived in London for several years while Rodd just moved there from Arnside for the job a few months ago. |
train_667 | Renae: Still feeling ill?
Jocelyne: Yes. And that medicine hasn't helped. Not a good start to our vacation, I'm afraid.
Renae: Do you have any idea what caused it?
Jocelyne: Well, I thought it might be last night's dinner.
Renae: But I am fine. Could it be the heat? It's enough to make anyone ill.
Jocelyne: I know. But... | Renae and Jocelyne are having a vacation but Jocelyne feels ill. |
train_668 | Ignacio: Can I help you, Miss?
Sherye: No, thanks, I'm just looking. How much is that necklace?
Ignacio: 2,999 dollars.
Sherye: Too expensive! My sister's birthday is tomorrow. I'm thinking what I should buy for her.
Ignacio: You'll find that the prices of our goods are quite reasonable.
Sherye: Well, that's certainly ... | Ignacio helps Sherye choose a necklace for her sister as a birthday present. |
train_670 | Kittie: Yes, sir. What'll it be for you?
Derby: Two hamburgers and French fries.
Kittie: Is there anything else?
Derby: Give me two cokes also, please.
Kittie: Is this to go or to eat here?
Derby: We'll eat here.
Kittie: Here you are. That's eight fifty.
Derby: And can I have some ketchup, please?
Kittie: It's ... | Kittie helps Derby order hamburgers, French fries and cokes. |
train_671 | Christoph: Good morning, International Student Office. May I help you?
Elwyn: I'd like to talk to the director about my plan to go home next week.
Christoph: Are you one of the students from England?
Elwyn: No, I'm from the United States. I came last May.
Christoph: I see. The director can see you next Monday. Do you p... | Elwyn wants to talk to the director about the plan to go home next week. Christoph helps Elwyn book the time. |
train_672 | Reuven: What's up? Are you still studying?
Adelind: Yeah, I'll be at it all night.
Reuven: When's the big test?
Adelind: Not for 3 days. But I have too many things to remember before then.
Reuven: You're taking this Spanish class so seriously. Don't you think you should lighten up a bit?
Adelind: I can't. Not only do I... | Adelind studies hard to get a good grade and wants to apply for a nursing program. Reuven suggests Adelind take a break. |
train_673 | Andee: What can I do for you, Sir?
Tom: I'm Tom in room 508, and I want a wake-up call tomorrow morning.
Andee: At what time?
Tom: 6:15 am, please.
Andee: No problem, we have a computer wake-up service. Please dial 2 first and then the time. That is to say, dial 2 and then 0615.
Tom: I see. I should dial all the number... | Tom wants a wake-up call tomorrow morning. Andee asks Tom to dial 2 first and then the time. Andee also tells Tom how to change the wake-up time. |
train_674 | Kurtis: Mr. Sharp, thank you for giving me this interview. So, my first question is, are you happy with your life?
Brian Sharpe: Am I happy? You may know you are the first person to have asked me this question directly. The others dared not because they were afraid I might say yes. They wanted me to say no so that they... | Kurtis interviews Mr. Sharp. Mr. Sharp tells Kurtis he's happy and he doesn't write similar stories. His stories are drawn from life. |
train_675 | Miya: Hi Miya, how are you?
Nathan: I'm very well, thanks. But I'm crazy busy these days. How are you?
Miya: Fine, thanks. Why are you so busy?
Nathan: I have a Chinese test next week.
Miya: Come on, I believe you can pass it, your spoken Chinese is good enough.
Nathan: Uh, speaking is one thing, exam is another thing ... | Miya's crazy busy because of a Chinese test. Miya believes Miya can pass it and invites her to have a coffee. |
train_676 | Tom: Hello Tom, do you mean your going away?
Niall: Oh yes, I've booked the ticket and it's time for me to go back home.
Tom: Well, how long have you been in China?
Niall: I've been here for 2 years.
Tom: Did you enjoy your stay?
Niall: Yes, indeed. I should say. I've had a wonderful time over the past 2 years. You and... | Tom will go back home next Sunday and comes to say goodbye. Tom invites him for dinner before he leaves. |
train_677 | Bruno: We need to have a serious talk.
Izzy: About what?
Bruno: Your attendance or rather lack of it.
Izzy: OK, so I've missed a few classes.
Bruno: A few classes? I've been told you've missed 6 out of 8 times in 2 different classes. That's really setting yourself up to fail. You're about to be in big trouble.
Izzy: Wh... | Bruno has a serious talk with Izzy and tells Izzy Izzy's missed too many classes and Izzy might need to return to Izzy's country. |
train_678 | Jenny: Hi Jenny, I'm calling to ask you if you want to go to the park with us tomorrow.
Jolee: I'd like to but I cannot. I'm leaving for New York tomorrow.
Jenny: Are you going there to see a friend?
Jolee: No, I'm going there for work.
Jenny: Will you go by train or plane?
Jolee: Neither. David is driving to New York ... | Jenny invites Jenny to go to the park tomorrow but Jenny is leaving for New York for work. |
train_679 | Ricky: Hi, I would like to purchase a one way ticket to Brussels, please.
Harli: Certainly sir, this is our train schedule. We have an express train departing every morning and an overnight train that departs at nine pm.
Ricky: How long does it take to get there?
Harli: About twelve hours. We currently have tickets ava... | Ricky would like to purchase a one-way ticket to Brussels. Harli recommends a sleeper on the overnight train which takes twelve hours and serves food. Ricky takes it. |
train_680 | Zsazsa: Isn't it past your bedtime already?
Zachary: I am not sleepy.
Zsazsa: It's getting late, and you have to wake up early tomorrow.
Zachary: There is no way that I can fall asleep right now.
Zsazsa: Try listening to some soft music.
Zachary: It won't work. I'm nowhere close to being tired.
Zsazsa: I really don't c... | Zsazsa insists that Zachary should go to sleep, even if Zachary is not tired. Zachary eventually agrees. |
train_681 | Olin: Doctor, I have the worst toothache!
Katinka: How long have you had this pain?
Olin: For about a week or so, but it ' s gotten really bad in the last couple of days.
Katinka: Did you do anything that might have aggravated your tooth?
Olin: You know, I was eating jawbreakers in the movies the other day, and I accid... | Olin has had a toothache for a week. Katinka, the doctor, asks Olin about the details. |
train_682 | Janaye: Good morning, May. Good girl, you are reading English books again.
May: Good morning. There is no reason to miss so beautiful a morning. Is that a new bird?
Janaye: Oh, yes, my daughter bought it yesterday. We call her Lulu.
May: It looks so cute. Is it a parrot?
Janaye: Yes. Just look at her colorful feathers.... | Janaye's daughter bought a new parrot. May thinks it's cute and teaches it some English words. |
train_683 | Lacie: The product's selling points is its advanced technoledge.
Ilyse: Unfortunately, it's just too expensive for majority of consumer to afford.
Lacie: Why is the price so high?
Ilyse: It's not just that the price is high, it's that the overhead to update an entire computer system to be compatible is costly.
Lacie: M... | Lacie and Ilyse are talking about a product with advanced technology. Ilyse says it is expensive because the overhead to update an entire computer system to be compatible is costly. |
train_684 | Joyce: How about going to the cinema tonight?
Alyse: That's great. What's on tonight?
Joyce: I am not sure about the name of the film, but I know it's a romantic one.
Alyse: Romantic? I am afraid I like thrillers better.
Joyce: Don't you think it's too bloody?
Alyse: On the contrary, very exciting. | Joyce invites Alyse to a romantic film, but Alyse prefers thrillers. |
train_685 | Shawn: Hi, Jack, how have you been?
Jack: Not very well.
Shawn: Why? Looks like you're feeling very down! What happened?
Jack: Nothing.
Shawn: Come on. For a man who's feeling so, down, there're usually two reasons. Either his career is going downhill, or he has a broken heart. Since you're so successful, it must be th... | Jack is down because he broke up with Jane. Shawn tells him to cheer up, but Jack thinks it's hard to forget her at moment. |
train_686 | Courtney: Your mp3 looks so cool. Where did you get it?
Brooks: I bought it online.
Courtney: Really? Do you often shop online?
Brooks: Yes. I buy most of my daily necessities online.
Courtney: I've never tried E-shopping. Is it better than shopping at an actual store?
Brooks: Yes, much better. You can log in a website... | Brooks bought Brooks's mp3 online. Courtney has never tried E-shopping and Brooks tells Courtney it's much better than shopping at an actual store. Courtney might have a try. |
train_687 | Jenni: Is there anything I can help you with?
Jacynth: Yes, thank you. I am really far behind on this project. Could you help me with the extra typing or xeroxing?
Jenni: I can do either one.
Jacynth: Good. That would be very helpful. Can you start with those pages over there?
Jenni: No problem.
Jacynth: Thank you very... | Jacynth asks Jenni to help with the project. Jenni is happy to do so. Jenni is interested in working on special projects. Jacynth will notify Jenni in the future. |
train_689 | Mei: Hello, Sunshine Travel Agency.
Nichols: Hello. Is there a package tour to Beijing?
Mei: Well, let me see. We have a nice one on which we still have several unfilled places.
Nichols: Does the tour have a Chinese-speaking guide?
Mei: Yes, sir.
Nichols: What is the cost of the tour?
Mei: Five hundred dollars altogeth... | Nichols wants to know more about the package tour to Beijing. Mei will introduce Nichols the itinerary in detail. |
train_690 | Horowitz: We'Ve been over this a thousand times. The data is irrefutable! Look, we'Ve done extensive research, built studies, and read the literature, and there is conclusive evidence to support my theory!
Orelee: Horowitz, I beg to differ. Even in your most recent study, the investigative approach was flawed! You know... | Horowitz says there is conclusive evidence to support his theory but Orelee disagrees. Horowitz believes the chicken came first but Orelee believes the egg came first. |
train_692 | Etti: I like to stay here.
Herta: Why?
Etti: People are very kind down your way. You're lucky.
Herta: Yes, do you always gather to welcome new comers?
Etti: Never.
Herta: Really?
Etti: Yeah. People down our way hardly speak to each other. | Etti likes to stay here because people are kind down Herta's way. |
train_693 | Sylvester: Are you cold?
Shannon: Yes, a little.
Sylvester: I wonder if we can change the temperature.
Shannon: I tried before. There are no buttons on the air conditioning.
Sylvester: There must be buttons. How do they turn it on and off?
Shannon: I think it is centrally controlled. They control it at the main desk.
S... | Sylvester and Shannon are cold and want to change the temperature. The main desk tells Shannon it's centrally controlled. Shannon advises Sylvester to wear more clothes. |
train_694 | Jason: Hello, Kate! How are you doing?
Kate: Fine, thanks. How are you?
Jason: Fine. How are your term papers?
Kate: Oh my lord. I haven't really started them.
Jason: How could it be? They are due two weeks later.
Kate: I know but I was busy with my part-time job the last few days.
Jason: Kate, you know, I am thinking ... | Kate tells Jason she hasn't started her term papers because she was busy with her part-time job. Jason wants to know how to balance work and study. Kate advises him to talk to his advisor. |
train_695 | Diandra: Could I order dinner?
Dee Dee: Of course. What would you like?
Diandra: I want a bottle of champagne, lobster tail, and filet mignon, medium rare.
Dee Dee: I'm so sorry. We ran out of filet mignon. May I suggest the porterhouse instead?
Diandra: That's too bad, but the porterhouse will be okay.
Dee Dee: May I ... | Diandra is ordering dinner. Dee Dee says they ran out of filet mignon and suggests the porterhouse. Diandra accepts it but refuses chocolate-covered strawberries. |
train_696 | Dana: Even with volume sales our costs for the Exec User won't go down much.
Robert: Just what are you proposing?
Dana: We could take a cut on the price. But 25 % would reduce much our profit margin. We suggest a compromise 10 %.
Robert: That's a big change from 25 %! 10 % is beyond my negotiating limit. Any other idea... | Dana and Robert are discussing a deal. Dana suggests a reduction of 10%, but Robert says it's beyond the negotiating limit. They decide to talk again tomorrow. Dana proposes a structured deal but Robert still finds it hard to accept. |
train_697 | Mattie: How can I help you?
James Mason: Yes, I am James Mason from Anderson and Associates Limited. I would like to see Mr. Smith.
Mattie: Do you have an appointment?
James Mason: Yes, he knows I'm coming. Our meeting is set for 2 o'clock.
Mattie: I wonder if Mr. Smith forgot your meeting. I am afraid he left this off... | James Mason wants to see Mr. Smith. Mattie says Ms. Terry will meet him on behalf of Mr. Smith. |
train_698 | Lorie: What do you want to eat today?
Steven: I feel like having some dumplings. Let's go out to eat.
Lorie: No need! I know how to make dumplings. Let's do it from scratch. Can you give me a hand in the kitchen? I don't think I can finish everything by myself.
Steven: Of course. What do you want me to do?
Lorie: Just ... | Steven feels like having some dumplings. Lorie knows how to make it. Lorie asks him to trim vegetables and Lorie will cut up the meat. |
train_699 | Wynne: My stay is over. Here's the key to my room.
Kimball: Thank you. And here's your receipt, sir.
Wynne: Many thanks.
Kimball: I hope your stay here was satisfactory, sir.
Wynne: This could be a great hotel, once you get rid of the insects. The city itself is great.
Kimball: I'm glad that the little problem didn't r... | Wynne's stay is over. He tells Kimball this could be a great hotel once they get rid of the insects. |
train_701 | Amory: Good evening, sir. What's your pleasure?
Broderick: Give me a shot of whisky and soda.
Amory: With or without ice, sir?
Broderick: Certainly without ice. Ice will spoil the taste.
Amory: Would you like to say 'when', please, sir. ( Pouring soda )
Broderick: Whoa, when.
Amory: Enjoy your drink, sir. | Broderick wants a shot of whisky and soda without ice. Amory asks him to say 'when'. |
train_702 | Steven: I'm sorry, Julia! I can't get home early this evening.
Julia: What? But today is my birthday!
Steven: I know, darling. But I do have a lot of work to do, hope you can understand me.
Julia: But Steven, why don't you ask for a leave? . . . Steven, why don't you speak? Are you still there?
Steven: Hello, Julia? I ... | Steven tells Julia he can't get home early for her birthday. She suggests him asking for a leave. He will call her back later. |
train_703 | Lynea: Are you looking for part time or full time employment?
Bridie: To start with I would like something part time with the hope that it can develop into something full time.
Lynea: So you are interested in being with a company for the long term?
Bridie: Yes, that's right. I like this city very much and would like to... | Bridie would like to start with something part-time that can develop into full time. Lynea asks Bridie to fill out an application and turn it in with a resume and references. |
train_704 | Marianna: Hello! I'd like to get busy on my computer, but I need some broadband.
Gerrilee: There's an Ethernet cable in your room. Just plug it into the back of your laptop.
Marianna: Uh-oh! I can't use Ethernet. My computer is wireless only.
Gerrilee: That's okay. I can tell you about some alternatives we have.
Marian... | Marianna needs some broadband. Gerrilee gives some alternatives, such as use the computer lab or the computer in the lobby which is set up for wireless. |
train_705 | Ruddie: Have you seen the news today?
Florina: Not yet. What happened?
Ruddie: Did you know there was a blackout last night?
Florina: Yes, I heard the lights were out all night.
Ruddie: Well, some people decided to loot last night.
Florina: I don't understand.
Ruddie: They took advantage of the blackout.
Florina: They ... | Ruddie tells Florina some people looted during the blackout last night. Florina hopes there won't be more blackouts. |
train_706 | Evangeline: The weather is terrible.
Hali: Yes. It was sunny and warm yesterday but the wind is really blowing hard now.
Evangeline: I'm wearing my heavy jacket.
Hali: I'm going to put on more clothes, too.
Evangeline: Will it snow today?
Hali: I don't know. Do you like snowing?
Evangeline: Yes, when it snows, every wh... | Evangeline and Hali think the weather is terrible and decide to wear more clothes. Hali suggests Evangeline reading the newspaper to know whether it will snow or not. |
train_707 | Sybille: Hey Sarah, I'm having some trouble finding an apartment. Can you help me look at some listings online?
Sarah: Sure. What kind of apartment are you looking for?
Sybille: Well, it has to be cheap. I don't want a really expensive apartment.
Sarah: OK. Would you like to live in a studio?
Sybille: Sure, a studio wo... | Sybille asks Sarah to help Sybille find a cheap apartment. She suggests Sybille living in a studio. |
train_708 | Frank: Hi, Sue. How's it going?
Sue: Oh, hi, Frank, just fine. How are your classes?
Frank: Pretty good. I'm glad this is my last term here, though.
Sue: Why is that? I thought you were enjoying school.
Frank: I was. But now I'm getting tired of it. I'm ready for the real world.
Sue: What are you planning to do when yo... | Frank is glad this is his last term. He wants to get a job and start his own business. Sue still has three terms to go. |
train_710 | Juliann: Can I have breakfast in my room?
Shelba: Certainly, madam. Breakfast is served in your room from 7 o'clock until 9. Here's the menu.
Juliann: I'd like to have Chinese food.
Shelba: Yes, madam. And at what time would you like it?
Juliann: About eight o'clock, I think.
Shelba: Very good, madam. And what kind of ... | Juliann tells Shelba she would like to have Chinese food, orange juice, and tea in her room at eight o'clock. |
train_711 | Mmarianne: Hello, Jack! Do you think you can give me a lift to the station? I must go there to pick my sister.
Jack: I'm terribly sorry, but I can't. I have to be at work by 8:30. I can call you a taxi, though. | Jack can't give Mmarianne a lift to the station. He can call Mmarianne a taxi. |
train_713 | Lemmie: Can we make you an offer? We would like to run the campaign for four extra weeks.
Datha: Well, can we summarize the problem from my point of view? First of all, the campaign was late. It missed two important trade affairs. The ads also did not appear into key magazines. As a result, the campaign failed. Do you ... | Lemmie and Datha are talking about a fail campaign. Datha asks either to repeat the campaign next year for free or 50% reduction of the fee. Lemmie suggests a 20% reduction together with the four-week sustention. They will take a break and find a new solution. |
train_714 | Quigly: Excuse me. Would you please make a suit with this material?
Peri: Sure. May I take your measurements?
Quigly: Please don't make it too tight. This is for autumn wear, so make sure you allow for a cardigan underneath.
Peri: I see, sir. Can you come back for a fitting on the 10th, that's in a week's time?
Qui... | Quigly asks Peri to make a suit. Quigly needs it ready at the latest by the 9th. Peri suggests Quigly coming for a fitting on the 8th and the suit will be ready on the 10th. |
train_715 | Winnie: what happened? Why didn't he win?
Rick: didn't you hear? He was disqualified.
Winnie: how did that happen? He's so talented! I thought he had a great chance of winning a gold medal!
Rick: if he didn't have any drug problems, he would have won.
Winnie: what? What kind of drugs was he using?
Rick: he was tak... | Rick tells Winnie the athlete was disqualified for taking drugs. Winnie thinks it's disappointing. They hope with the new regulations, fewer athletes will try to cheat with drugs. |
train_716 | Hans: Hi, Cindy. I thought I'd missed you.
Cindy: Oh, I am very sorry, Hans. Thank you for waiting for me. You must have been here a long time already.
Hans: It's all right.
Cindy: I was caught in the heavy rain, or I would have come earlier. I am sorry I kept you waiting.
Hans: I was in a comfortable place, so rea... | Cindy was caught in the heavy rain so she kept Hans waiting for a long time. Hans understands her. |
train_718 | Andres: Please show me the menu, Miss.
Abigail: Of course. Here you are. Can I take your order now?
Andres: Yes. I'd like an Italian soup to start with and then some fried noodles.
Abigail: All right. Can I serve you anything else?
Andres: Yes, I'd like another cup of coffee afterwards. Make it hot, please.
Abigai... | Andres orders an Italian soup, some fried noodles, and coffee with Abigail's help. |
train_719 | Vikky: Hey, let me show you the place. Eh, here's the living room.
Fanechka: Oh, it looks like you could use a new carpet.
Vikky: Well, I've had a few problems with some former roommates. I know it needs to be cleaned. But I just don't have the money to do it right now.
Fanechka: Oh, and what about the kitchen?
Vikky: ... | Vikky shows Fanechka around the house and Fanechka is not satisfied with the bad conditions. |
train_720 | Ajay: Hi, Maggie. I saw your painting in the end of year school art exhibition that all the parents went to. It was great.
Maggie: Well, our art teacher seemed really pleased with it, but I'm not sure what the parents thought about.
Ajay: Oh, don't worry. I only heard them saying good things about it.
Maggie: Hmm...He ... | Ajay saw Maggie's painting and thinks it was great, but Maggie worries that she didn't use the right colors and hopes she'll do something better next time. |
train_721 | Mary Jackson: Hi. My name's Mary Jackson and I have a friend Susan, whose son Bobby is taking gymnastic lessons from you. She suggested I call you.
Georgena: OK. Will the lessons be for yourself or a child?
Mary Jackson: They will be for myself. My son's only 3 and I'd like him to start taking lessons next year.
George... | Mary Jackson calls Georgena to take gymnastic lessons for herself. Georgena will call her later to fix a date. |
train_722 | Sally Bookworm: Good news.
Carol: What's it?
Sally Bookworm: The IOC President Thomas Bach announced the winner just now.
Carol: What winner?
Sally Bookworm: Sally Bookworm. Beijing's got the right to host the twenty fourth Winter Olympic Games in 2022.
Carol: That's really good news. Tell me something further please.
... | Sally Bookworm tells Carol Beijing's got the right to host the twenty-fourth Winter Olympic Games in 2022. Carol thinks it's good news. |
train_723 | Jack: Lucy, I heard that you got a part-time job. Is that true?
Lucy: Yes Jack, I am working as a guide in our cities museum. I explained basic details about pictures, items and the like to the visitors.
Jack: That sounds like a hard job. You must have to learn a lot about history.
Lucy: I do, but that's ok. I like rea... | Lucy tells Jack she is working as a guide in their cities museum and she loves the job. |
train_724 | Smith: Look at you, you are so cute. Hey, does this guy have a name?
Hopper: Yes, that's Hopper. We call him that because of how he likes to jump around and eat a lot of carrots.
Smith: He seems to be getting along with the other animals, too.
Hopper: All of the animals you see here have been rescued, and in most cases... | Smith and Hopper are talking about Hopper who is a rescued animal. Hopper tells Smith he is 100% healthy and Smith will take him. |
train_725 | Elsi: Good afternoon, I would like to speak with the manager, please.
Jill: Why? What's your problem?
Elsi: Well, I just picked up a TV at your store yesterday afternoon. And when I was taking it out of the car. It sort of accidentally fell. It looks ok. But the picture is pretty unclear. Do you think I can have someon... | Jill can have someone repair Elsi's TV but Elsi has to pay for half of the repair cost because it was caused by Elsi. Elsi agrees. |
train_726 | Eloise: Anna, your wedding day is this weekend. Are you ready?
Anna: Yeah, I think so, except for one thing. I'm supposed to wear some special things to the wedding for good luck.
Eloise: I've thought you were planning to wear a wedding dress.
Anna: I am of course, but it says that to have a happy marriage, I have to w... | Anna tells Eloise she needs to wear something special for her wedding. She's prepared everthing except something borrowed. And Eloise lends her Eloise's lucky coin. |
train_727 | Robinson: Royal Hotel, can I help you?
Abdullah: Yes. I urgently need a room for tomorrow night, and do you have any vacancies?
Robinson: Yes, we have. What kind of room would you like?
Abdullah: I'd like a suite with an ocean view, please.
Robinson: No problem, sir. | Robinson helps Abdullah book a suite for tomorrow night. |
train_728 | Francis: Francis, you have done an outstanding work in the past six months. In view of your achievement, I trust you ' re now indispensable part of our company and you deserve an officer director title.
Sebastien: I am so happy to know that I could make some contribution to our company.
Francis: This title does not onl... | Sebastien praises Francis's performances and gives the title of officer director to him. |
train_729 | John: John, I ' d like you to meet Charles Brown, our new manager at the airport.
Maury: Yes, certainly. How can I recognize him?
John: He is short, well-built, and he ' s got light blond hair.
Maury: Is there anything else?
John: He has a mustache, if I remember correctly, and a light complexion.
Maury: How old is he?... | John asks John to meet Charles Brown at the airport and tells him how to recognize Brown. |
train_730 | Maury: Can you tell that I ' m excited?
Kevina: What are you excited about?
Maury: I voted today.
Kevina: Was this your first time?
Maury: I just turned 18 a month ago.
Kevina: You ' re lucky.
Maury: What do you mean?
Kevina: Because you turned 18 in an election year.
Maury: I didn ' t even think of that.
Kevina: You d... | Maury is excited about voting and Kevina thinks Maury is lucky to turn 18 in an election year. |
train_731 | Elaina: Hello. Can you tell me what the procedures of applying for a job are?
Goldie: Yes, of course. There are many steps. You can apply for the job on the Internet and then send your resume to the e-mail address of the company. And wail the feedback of the company.
Elaina: What is the qualification needed by the posi... | Goldie tells Elaina the procedures of applying for a job and the qualification needed. |
train_732 | Xiamen: Can I still catch T107 for Xiamen?
Avis: Sorry, sir. The train has already left.
Xiamen: That's too bad. Can I take another train?
Avis: Yes. Your ticket is valid for three days.
Xiamen: That's great! I will take the next train.
Avis: You have to have your ticket checked.
Xiamen: Shall I pay extra charge?
Avis:... | Xiamen missed a train but Avis tells him he can take another train without extra charge. |
train_733 | Catlee: From the looks of this house from the outside, I don't really think that I want to go inside.
Hillel: From here, it does look like it could use a little work. Let's see what the interior looks like.
Catlee: I am not impressed by the interior of this house.
Hillel: Sometimes all a place needs is a little bit of ... | Hillel advises to see the interior look of the house but Catlee doesn't like the setting and decoration. Hillel thinks that it's not the house for Catlee. |
train_734 | Jesse: I've heard that you are going to call for a tender. What kind of goods would you like to buy?
Osbert: Yes, we're ready to start the invitation to tender. You're well informed. We'd like to build new factory.
Jesse: When do you open the tender? And where?
Osbert: We intend to open the tender at first next month i... | Osbert calls for a tender to build a new factory. Jesse asks Osbert when and where to open the tender, and the conditions for the tender. |
train_735 | Blanca: Hello. I am calling about the apartment you advertised.
Arly: Yes, what kind of apartment are you interested in?
Blanca: I am interested in one-bedroom. Do you have any available?
Arly: Yes, I have one. When you need it?
Blanca: Sometime around next week. What can you tell me about this apartment?
Arly: Well, I... | Arly recommends a one-bedroom apartment and introduces some information about the apartment to Blanca. Blanca is satisfied and makes an appointment to take a look. |
train_737 | Ravi: Some of them seem to be of the latest style. Now I'Ve a feeling that we can do a lot of trade in this line. We wish to establish relations with you.
Meta: Your desire coincides with ours.
Ravi: Concerning our financial position, credit standing and trade reputation, you may refer to Bank of Hong Kong, or to our l... | Ravi wants to establish business relations with Meta's cooperation. Meta thinks that will be to their mutual benefits, and Ravi will send a fax home to wait for a definite answer. |
train_738 | Nanci: So, how's your work?
Fredelia: Good. How about you?
Nanci: I am going to resign. A few of the new staff have already left. Obviously, a lot of similar jobs pay much better salaries.
Fredelia: But your company is huge. Can't they afford to pay the staff decent wages.
Nanci: But we have a policy of paying accordin... | Nanci talks about the plan to resign because of the low salary and Nanci's worry about the future. Fredelia suggests Nanci should think twice before the act. |
train_739 | Sasha: You'd better prepare for the examination.
Emmet: I don't think the exam will be very hard.
Sasha: You should change your attitude, or you will not pass the course.
Emmet: Maybe you're right. I have been too lazy lately. | Sasha suggests Emmet should prepare for the examination. |
train_740 | Chas: How about you, Chuck? Where did you grow up?
Chuck: Well, I was born in Ohio, but I grew up in Texas.
Chas: And when did you come to Los Angeles?
Chuck: In 1978. I went to college here.
Chas: Oh. What was your major?
Chuck: Drama. I was an actor for five years after college.
Chas: That's interesting. So why did y... | Chas asks Chuck his growing-up place and major. Now Chuck is a hairdresser. |
train_741 | John: John, I'd like you to meet Charles Brown, our new manager at the airport.
Morgana: Yes, certainly. How can I recognize him?
John: He is short, well-built, and he's got light blond hair.
Morgana: Is there anything else?
John: He has a mustache, if I remember correctly, and a light complexion.
Morgana: How old is h... | Morgana asks John to meet Charles Brown at the airport and tells him how to recognize Brown. |
train_742 | Fred: Hey! Fred, you are five minutes earlier than me today. Usually, you don't.
Bobbie: Hurry! It is time for me to steal something.
Fred: What's your meaning?
Bobbie: I am stealing vegetables at the Happy Farm.
Fred: You are a thief?
Bobbie: No, no. I mean stealing vegetables on Internet is very popular now. Many whi... | Fred is stealing vegetables at the Happy Farm, and Bobbie advises him not to be addicted to the virtual game. |
train_743 | Herman: Herman, why are you so excited?
Phelia: I have met a beautiful girl.
Herman: Have you fallen in love?
Phelia: Yes. At first sight.
Herman: Can you describe the situation at that time?
Phelia: At that time her back was ramrod straight as she sailed by, her tone is best, neither over-passionate, nor too cold.
Her... | Herman has fallen in love with a girl at first sight and he described her outlook to Phelia. |
train_744 | David: David, do you think which team will get the champion tonight?
Marv: It is hard to guess now. Both of the teams chose the excellent players this time. I guess the game will end in a tie. They are equally matched.
David: I am so nervous now. What a terrific game!
Marv: Which side are you on?
David: It's hard to sa... | David and David are watching a game. It's hard for them to guess the champion. Finally, AC wins. |
train_745 | Arlen: Mom, happy Mother's Day! A necklace for you.
Mom: What a surprise! This is the best present I've ever received.
Arlen: Thank you for your love and care over the years. I love you so much.
Mom: I love you, too.
Arlen: How about a dinner tonight? My treat.
Mom: Actually, I prefer to eat at home, and then we'll hav... | Arlen sends a necklace to Mom on Mother's Day and they'll have dinner at home. |
train_746 | Wheeler: You seem to like her very much, don't you?
Aguinaldo: I can't deny that. She is so beautiful that I fell in love with her at the first sight. I wish I knew more about her.
Wheeler: But I heard that she had a three-year-old girl.
Aguinaldo: I cannot belive that. It must be cooked up by someone. | Aguinaldo admits loving her, but Wheeler says she has a three-year-old girl. |
train_748 | Randee: Where did you go yesterday?
Sharl: I went to play tennis in the public park.
Randee: How often do you play tennis?
Sharl: Twice a week. How about you?
Randee: I seldom play tennis. I prefer football and basketball.
Sharl: But it is very difficult to gather a team of players together.
Randee: I usually play with... | Sharl plays tennis twice a week. Randee prefers football and basketball and usually plays with schoolmates. |
train_749 | Sondra: Hi. I'm looking for some good deals on produce.
Brett: You might want to try the mangoes.
Sondra: Can you describe a mango to me?
Brett: It's a fruit a little smaller than a grapefruit. It has a big seed in it.
Sondra: Do I eat the seed?
Brett: Maybe some animals eat the seed, but humans don't. You'd have to so... | Brett describes the shape, price, taste of mangoes to Sondra. Brett tells Sondra if the ones feel soft when pressed, they are ready to eat. |
train_750 | Steven Smith: My name is Steven Smith and I'm calling to cancel my plane ticket.
Laetitia: When was your reservation?
Steven Smith: It's 7 p. m. today.
Laetitia: Would you mind telling me the reason?
Steven Smith: I need to continue to deal with my business. I haven't finished it yet.
Laetitia: Oh, I see. Would you lik... | Laetitia helps Steven cancel the plane ticket and Steven has to pay the fee for the refund. |
train_751 | Madelin: My pal, you are so nervous recently. You don't need to be like that.
Siouxie: I am worried about that Arden will display all my drawbacks in the performance review. That will be embarrassing.
Madelin: Just use your head. If you were definitely making some big mistakes, you would be informed.
Siouxie: I had a n... | Siouxie is nervous about the performance evaluation from Arden. Madelin comforts Siouxie and thinks they did a good job in the whole period. |
train_752 | Liam: Excuse me, sir. I've made a tough decision and here is my resignation.
Don: I am sorry to hear that. Why do you want to quit?
Liam: I'm sorry to bring up my resignation at this moment, but I've decided to study abroad.
Don: All right. Welcome back anytime.
Liam: Thank you, sir. I'd like to say that I'Ve really en... | Liam brings up the resignation to Don because Liam has decided to study abroad. |
train_753 | Jeffrey: I called about that ad we saw in the paper.
Daphna: For the construction site manager?
Jeffrey: That's the one.
Daphna: What happened?
Jeffrey: You were right. It was from a headhunter. She wouldn't tell me anything without a contract.
Daphna: Well, no surprise there.
Jeffrey: No! Not at all. But, I did find o... | Jeffrey tells Daphna that Jeffrey is going to sign a contract after calling a construction site manager. |
train_754 | Linnell: Congratulations, Vivian. You won the grand prize, again.
Vivian: Isn't it just great! I just knew I'd win!
Linnell: You did? How? Did you wear red underwear again this year?
Vivian: Not only that!
Linnell: Tell me! Tell me! What's your secret? !
Vivian: OK, OK. I'll whisper it to you, but you have to promise n... | Vivian will tell Linnell her secret to win the grand prize. |
train_755 | Meredith: What's the plot of your new movie?
Karon: It's a story about a policemen who is investigating a series of strange murders. I play the part of the detective. He has to catch the killer, but there's very little evidence. It's a psychological th
Meredith: Did you enjoy making the movie? We heard stories of disag... | Karon interviews Meredith about the new movie. Meredith tells the plot of the movie and how Meredith resolves differences with others. Meredith cares what the audience thinks than critics. Meredith's stunts are all done by a stuntman. |
train_756 | Morrie: Look at this. This magazine has some guidelines for having a healthy diet.
Jacquenette: When you have finished it, I'd like to see that. I've been thinking about what I am eating recently. I want to get some more ideas about nutrition and good health.
Morrie: I've noticed that you aren't eating much junk food a... | Jacquenette eats a healthy diet and follows the principles of good nutrition. Morrie thinks the healthy diet isn't tasty but needs them to keep fit. |
train_757 | Phoebe: Hi, Mason!
Phoebe: Oh, hi, Phoebe!
Shannan: Hey, in class today I heard you have a big family.
Phoebe: That's right. I've got five brothers and six sisters.
Shannan: Wow! That's pretty big! Are you the eldest or the youngest?
Phoebe: Neither. I'm the third eldest. | Mason tells Phoebe that he has a big family. |
train_758 | Jack: Hello, 6632278.
Ann: Hi, Jack. It's me, Ann. I wasn't at school today. Have we got any homework to do for tomorrow?
Jack: Let me see. Well, we've got to do the math problems on Page 40 in our textbook.
Ann: All right. I've got it.
Jack: Then, we have to go on with our reading for English. The history teacher want... | Ann asks Jack today's homework because she wasn't at school. Jack tells her the math, English, history homework, and the upcoming science test. |
train_760 | Leonardo: Hi, David! Mr. Harper has just asked me if you'd finished your project yet. It was supposed to be handed in yesterday.
David: I know. I'm just finishing it now.
Leonardo: He wanted to know if we'd done them together. I said no. What's yours on? It took me ages to do mine.
David: Well, I was really lucky. I fo... | Leonardo asks David if he has finished the project. David plans to copy the pages and charts to finish his project, and David reminds him of writing his own project. |
train_763 | Sebastien: I've heard The Hitchhiker would be on next week. I want to see it.
Jenilee: Is it horror movie?
Sebastien: Yeah, I love horror movies the most. Would you like to go with me next weekend?
Jenilee: No way. I will be scared out of my wits.
Sebastien: Well, What kind of movies do you like?
Jenilee: Er, let ... | Sebastien invites Jenilee to see a horror movie but Jenilee doesn't like. They finally decide to watch a romance and comedy one. |
train_765 | Jazmin: I really like the record you lent me the other day.
Ajay: I'm glad you like it.
Jazmin: And thank you very much for letting me keep it so long.
Ajay: Not at all.
Jazmin: I'm most grateful. Everyone in our class enjoyed it.
Ajay: I'm glad.
Jazmin: Would you mind my keeping it for another week? | Jazmin likes the record borrowed from Ajay and asks for another week's lending. |
train_766 | Barbee: You haven't spent much time with Sophia lately. Are you speaking to each other at the moment?
Nikki: No, we're not. We've been drifting apart for a while.
Barbee: But you two used to do everything together. I thought you really enjoyed each other's company.
Nikki: We did, but since she started her new job, a... | Barbee asks about Nikki with Sophia's friendship. Nikki says they have been drifting apart for a while because Sophia always hangs out with her new friends from work. Barbee advises to give Sophia some time, but Nikki thinks it's time to go their separate ways. |
train_767 | Steffi: My wife's birthday is today. I need some flowers.
Adena: We have lots of fresh red roses.
Steffi: How much do the roses cost?
Adena: $20 a dozen.
Steffi: That sounds good. Last year I paid $30.
Adena: Yes, you came here on the right day. They're on sale today.
Steffi: Give me a dozen.
Adena: Very good. W... | Steffi buys a dozen of roses which are on sale for his wife's birthday. |
train_769 | Kelley: Excuse me, sir. Could you spare a minute?
Herve: Uh, yes.
Kelley: Do you go to work by train every day?
Herve: Yes. I commute five days a week by train.
Kelley: And would you mind telling us what you think of the rail service?
Herve: It's really very good.
Kelley: Why do you say that?
Herve: Well, trains... | Kelley asks Herve's attitude towards the rail service. Herve thinks the service is good but isn't cheap, and usually has to stand. |
train_770 | Jillane: Would you like some tea or coffee?
Deanne: No, thank you. It's very late now. I won't be able to sleep well if I drink some tea or coffee.
Jillane: Then what about some water?
Deanne: Yes, please.
Jillane: Don't work too late since you are not in good health. You should be careful with your health.
Deanne: I k... | Deanne has to finish the reports and Jillane wants to help. But Deanne only wants the TV sounds to be lower. |
train_771 | Lamont: Have you ever been to the Hard Rock Cafe?
Cody: No. What is it?
Lamont: It's a rock and roll themed restaurant, but some locations are also hotels. It's a chain so cities all over the world have them. There is one in San Francisco. I was thinking about checking it out. Would you like to join me?
Cody: Sure, tha... | Lamont introduces a chain rock and roll themed restaurant named Hard Rock Cafe to Cody. Cody thinks it's amazing, and they make a schedule to go there next week. |
train_772 | Cary: Merry Christmas!
Jacquenetta: Thank you. The same to you.
Cary: Do you have any plans?
Jacquenetta: I have been invited to a friend's party, but I want to go to my uncle's. And you?
Cary: My roommate is having a party. I'll go there.
Jacquenetta: Great! Watching TV or sleeping at home is really boring.
Cary: Yes.... | It's Christmas Day. Jacquenetta wants to go to uncle's party, and Cary plans to go to the roommate's party. |
train_773 | Milt: How is travel in the 1960s different from that of the early 1900s dad?
dad: Well in the 1960s people rode in cars over wide roads. They flew in planes from Europe to America in a few hours.
Milt: What about the 1900s?
dad: In the early 1900s planes were very new, to see one was so unusual that people of a town st... | dad answers the differences between how people traveled around in the 1960s and the early 1900s and tells Milt their life is changed by history. |
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