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[ "Bob said that Seattle is a great place for conferences.", "He is certainly in the position to make that comment. HE has been there so often." ]
337
11-176
[ "How do you like your neighbors?", "The old man looks very serious and I've never seen him smile. The old lady is so kind." ]
338
23-31
[ "How much does one ticket cost?", "Two dollars for the general public, but children tickets are half price." ]
339
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[ "Will you be free this evening?", "I'm afraid not. I'll have a maths test tomorrow." ]
343
5-579
[ "Did you hear that Anna needs to stay in bed for 4 weeks?", "Yeah. She injured her spine in a fall and a doctor told her to lie flat on her back for a month so it can mend." ]
344
5-825
[ "Hello, glad to see you here!", "Me, too. How are you going these days?", "I'm OK. What are you doing in the library?", "Oh, recently I'm curious about British English and American English. So I just come here to get some information. They are really about the same, aren't they?", "I don't think so. It seem...
348
4-629
[ "I don't understand why the neighbors are moving our so soon. They just moved into the flat last month.", "The landlord has refused to mend the thing he promised to before they moved in." ]
349
5-243
[ "It's nearly ten o'clock. Let's listen to the weather forecast.", "Here is the weather forecast: Fog is spreading from the east and it'll affect all areas by midnight. It will be heavy in some places." ]
353
2-116
[ "Stan, do you have a minute?", "Oh, hi, Cathy. Sure. What's up?", "Well, I've been meaning to talk to you about the situation in the office.", "I'm not in there very often. It's so noisy that I can't work.", "That's exactly what I'm getting at. We're supposed to be able to do our preparation in that office,...
356
21-187
[ "Good morning. I'm here to see Mr. Smith.", "Mr. Smith will not be back until Thursday night. You may come then." ]
357
14-47
[ "I really can't like the way Tom controls the conversation all the time. If he is going to be in the Christmas party, I just wouldn't come.", "I'm sorry you feel that way. But my mother insists that he come." ]
358
4-1331
[ "We are famous for our barbecue pork with rice. Would you like to have some?", "Er... I don't think so. I am not a big fan of Barbarella pork." ]
359
16-122
[ "I was hoping that you'd wear your new dress. It's much prettier.", "But this one is more comfortable for hot weather." ]
360
11-250
[ "Men have been to the moon in a spaceship. Is that right?", "Yes. But men have never traveled to other planets." ]
361
4-155
[ "The Variety Theatre finally went out of business.", "Well, that's not a surprise. It was the worst one in town." ]
362
4-1541
[ "Hi, David! Mr. Harper has just asked me if you'd finished your project yet. It was supposed to be handed in yesterday.", "I know. I'm just finishing it now.", "He wanted to know if we'd done them together. I said no. What's yours on? It took me ages to do mine.", "Well, I was really lucky. I found this book ...
365
3-80
[ "Are you interested in music?", "Yes. I like classical music. Beethoven is my favourite composer. How about you?", "I like all kinds of music, but jazz is my favourite and my wife is fond of rock music.", "You play the piano, don't you?", "A little bit, but my wife is much better than me. She can also play ...
368
5-622
[ "It was the third time Rodger had phoned me to say he had a new job.", "It's difficult to keep a young man in one job for life nowadays." ]
369
5-746
[ "What are the things in our our suitcase? There aren't any toys at all. Where have you put them?", "Oh, no. This is not our suitcase. The old lady must have taken ours bymistake. She was sitting next to us at the restaurant." ]
370
2-123
[ "So how is your new roommate?", "She really makes me angry.", "What happened?", "She's always making loud noises at midnight. When I remind her, she's always rude." ]
371
12-294
[ "What a terrible day!", "Yes, I feel like in fire!" ]
372
12-410
[ "When did you start your work last night?", "I began to work after the TV news finished." ]
373
5-144
[ "I really like those abstract paintings we saw yesterday. What do you think?", "I guess it's something I haven't acquired a taste for yet." ]
374
7-227
[ "Hi, Natasha. I see you're going out for a run. You don't have to go to work today?", "I've started running to work instead of taking the bus. It's good for the environment.", "I drive to work. I keep fit at the gym.", "Well, running gives me a wonderful feeling of freedom-it's just what I need before sitting...
377
17-63
[ "If Professor Thomas is willing to give us a three-day extension to finish the project, maybe he'll give us a few more days.", "Let's not push our luck, OK?" ]
378
5-40
[ "Gorge, look at the long waiting line. I am glad you've made a reservation.", "More and more people enjoy eating out now. Beside, this place is especially popular with the overseas students." ]
379
21-41
[ "Could you please turn down your TV a little?", "Sorry! Are you still preparing for the final exam?" ]
380
20-89
[ "Have you seen my old shoes? I thought they were under the chair by the television.", "Not any more! They're by the door with the other rubbish. I've been tidying the flat." ]
381
21-282
[ "Harry, what's the matter? You look pale.", "I just had a terrible experience.", "Did you have an accident?", "Not quite, but almost. I was crossing the street just now and was almost hit by a car. Fortunately, I jumped back in time.", "How awful! I hope you got the number of the car, so you can report this...
384
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[ "What's the noise?", "That's the boys playing football." ]
385
14-114
[ "Today's the last day that Harry Potter is on. We planned to go and see it after school.", "I'd love to, but Professor Brian wants to speak with me." ]
386
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[ "On today's show we have Dennis Dean, owner of Double the Fun bus parties. Hi, Dennis. Can you tell us what you do?", "Well, Double the Fun is a party bus where you and up to 50 friends can hold celebrations. All buses have fridges for cold drinks, disco-quality sound, an amazing light show and comfortable leathe...
390
2-6
[ "Clinic. Can 1 help you?", "Good afternoon. This is Frank Stone. I want to make an appointment with Doctor Milton, please.", "OK, Mr. Stone. We have you on our records. Can you manage this afternoon?", "I'm afraid not. 1 can manage tomorrow.", "I'm afraid Mr. Milton is not on duty tomorrow. He'll be here th...
398
11-190
[ "What was the party like last night, Jim?", "Not too bad." ]
399
13-26
[ "How far is your school?", "It's about 15 minutes bus ride." ]
400
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[ "I left 20 pages here to copy. Here is the receipt.", "I'm sorry, sir. But we're a little behind. Could you come back in a few minutes?" ]
401
5-709
[ "Did you visit the Television Tower when you had your vacation in Shanghai last summer?", "I couldn't make it last June. But I finally visited it twomonths later. I plan to visit it again sometime next year." ]
402
12-519
[ "I'll meet you at six, OK?", "Could you make it later? I'll have to make a call at that time." ]
403
12-24
[ "Can I help you?", "Yes, I want to buy a stamp for the letter." ]
404
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[ "Tyler, do you know of an easy way to the airport? I'm flying home for Christmas.", "Why don't you take the bus, Sylvia? That's what I always do when I fly.", "Okay, but I don't know anything about the bus service here.", "Well, let me ask you-have you ever heard of \"Fast Pass\"?", "No, not until now. Is t...
407
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[ "Tomorrow is Mike's birthday. I have just received the invitation to his party. Did Mike invite you, too?", "Yes. I received his invitation this morning. But he didn't tell me what time the party will begin.", "I'll ring him up and ask him about it. How will you go to his party?", "I'll drive to his party aft...
410
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[ "OK, just sign your name right here on this line, and you'll officially own your house!", "Excellent! I can't believe I just bought a house! When can I move in?", "The previous owners need to clean the house this weekend, but you can move in on Monday morning. Do you have the keys?", "No, I don't have the key...
413
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[ "Excuse me, do you know how to use this machine?", "Um... well... sorry... but I think you may ask the managerhere." ]
414
13-199
[ "Where is the closest telephone, Mary?", "Why not use mine, Tom? I won't ask you to pay." ]
415
17-27
[ "We've beaten the rush hour. Did you see that?", "I wish we could stop.", "How the hell can I stop? I'll stop as soon as I've found somewhere to park!" ]
417
21-136
[ "I'm so worried about Monday's exam.", "Take it easy. I'm sure you will do well if you remain calm.", "Is it all right if I use dictionaries?", "You are not allowed to use them, I think.", "Do you think I could discuss some questions with others during the exam?", "I'm afraid that's not possible.", "May...
420
13-116
[ "This coffee never seems quite right to me.", "Why don't you try some tea?" ]
421
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[ "After the way it is being used, the photocopier is not going to make it through the rest of the year.", "The year! It's supposed to be good for four!" ]
422
4-190
[ "Where on earth are we?", "Judging by all the traffic, I'd say we're near the heart of the downtown area.", "What did I do wrong? Did I take a wrong turn?", "I think so." ]
423
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[ "Bob, do you know who I saw the other day? Old Jake, looking terribly depressed. Did he get pensioned off at last?", "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.", "He is all alone, isn't he?", "Yes, his wife has been dead for years. ...
427
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[ "I just can't believe this is our last year. College is going by fast.", "Yeah. We'll have to face the real world soon. So, have you figured out what you're going to do after you graduate? I just can't believe this is our last year." ]
428
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[ "Alice, I want to buy you a watch. Which one do you like?", "I like the red one, Dad." ]
429
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[ "Hello, glad to see you. Come in, please.", "Thanks. It looks like the party is exciting and all are in high spirits.", "My brother, Tom is visiting me for the weekend.", "Where is he?", "He is sitting in the corner over there, and beside the yound woman.", "And who is the yound woman? Uh, the woman weari...
431
11-14
[ "Could you tell me something about the city?", "Certainly. I am almost sixty now, and I lived here all my life. I know it very well." ]
432
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[ "Welcome sir, go this way please.", "Thank you.", "Would you like to see a menu?", "No, thanks. I already know what to order." ]
433
1-2
[ "Hey. Don't worry. Uh, my brother will meet you at the airport. Sorry, but I have to work that day.", "So, you can't come to get me?", "No, uh, sorry.", "Uh, well, um, what does your brother look like?", "Well, he's fairly tall, he has short light brown hair, and he's pretty thin. He's certainly not a body ...
438
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[ "I'm really exhausted, but I don't want to miss the film that comes on at 11.", "If I were you, I'd skip it. We both have to get up early tomorrow, and anyway, I've heard it isn't that exciting." ]
439
16-156
[ "Good morning, Hillton Hotel. Can I help you?", "Good morning. My name is William Woods. I'd like to book a single room with bath.", "I'm afraid the single room has booked out, what about the double room with bath?", "That's OK. By the way, how much is the fee per night?", "$ 65. When will you be arriving a...
442
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[ "Good morning, Mr. Jacob. Is everything all tight?", "No, it's not. Someone's stolen some of my valuables two rings and a gold necklace.", "I'm very sorry to hear that, sir. Where were they?", "In my room. And the door was locked. It can only be one of your staff. I want my things back. And fast.", "Well, I...
445
2-40
[ "Good afternoon! Dr. Perkins' office.", "Good afternoon. I'd like to speak to the doctor. Is he in?", "Who is that calling, please?", "My name is Li Hong. I'm from China.", "I'm sorry. Dr. Perkins is now at an important meeting and can't answer your call.", "I'm an exchange scholar. Dr. Perkins asked me t...
447
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[ "The manager just emailed to say that the meeting would be put off till the next Sunday. Will you have everything ready by then? Anna, what's wrong? Are you hearing me?", "Sorry, I was thinking about my brother. I haven't heard from him for two weeks.", "How often do you call each other?", "Usually at least o...
449
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[ "Helen, can I have a look at your newspaper?", "Sure, go ahead.", "I want to know what's on this weekend.", "Is there anything interesting?", "The Fools Garden is giving a performance today.", "They are a pop group. They are said to be very good. What time does the performance start?", "7 P.m., will you...
451
4-11
[ "Can you possibly lend me $10 until payday?", "It's out of the question." ]
452
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[ "These days have been so hot. Shall we go swimming at school this weekend?", "I'd love to, but yesterday I promised my friends to go fishing with them." ]
453
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[ "I can't go to the zoo with you tomorrow, because I have got a cold.", "I'm sorry to hear that." ]
454
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[ "I'm tired of watching television. Let's go to cinema to- night.", "All right. Do you want to go downtown? Or is there a good movie in the neighborhood?", "I'd rather not spend a lot of money. What does the pa- per say about neighborhood theaters?", "Here's the list on page... Column 6. Here it is. Where's th...
458
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[ "This dress is much better, and the color is good.", "You are fight, madam, the blue dress is better than the green one." ]
459
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[ "Be quiet, please. Can I remind you what you should do?", "Certainly. Go ahead, please.", "Don't touch the electricity and put everything in order. OK?", "Sure!" ]
460
4-245
[ "Lovely weather!", "Yes, it's really warm.", "I've seen you before, haven't I?", "Well, you may have. I've been here once or twice, for a walk in this quiet park. Do you live near here?", "Yes. I live in one of those flats over there. What about you?", "Oh, I'm staying with a family down near the station....
463
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[ "Can you tell me how to telephone other rooms?", "You just dial 0 and then the room number. It's very simple." ]
464
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[ "Now, could you tell me where the idea for the business first came from?", "Well, the original shop was opened by a retired printer by the name of Gruby. Mr Gruby being left-handed himself, thought of the idea to try to promote a few products for left-handers.", "And how did he then go about actually setting up...
467
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[ "Hello, Mary.", "Hello, Jason. What are you going to do this evening?", "I've no idea. What about you?", "I have two tickets for the football match. Will you go with me?", "Certainly. You know I haven't watched a football match for a long time.", "Neither have I Shall we go there by bus?", "All right. A...
469
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[ "Could you tell me how much it is to send a postcard by airmail to Europe?", "25 cents.", "Ok, I'd like two 25-cent stamps, please.", "Here you are." ]
470
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[ "Hello, may I speak to Henry, please?", "Hold on. Henry, your phone call." ]
471
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[ "I'd like to pay a visit to the Smiths at 3:30 p.m. Will you go with me, Mary?", "I'd love to, but I won't be off work from my factory until 4:00 p.m. How about 4:15? I'll be free then, Jack.", "OK. Let's meet at the bus stop and take the No.5 bus to go there.", "Why not by bike? The bus would be crowded at t...
474
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[ "I thought it was a great movie – so visually exciting and sharks look really scary at times.", "I hated to admit it, but it made me jump a bit of times too. I guess recent advances in camera technology helped." ]
475
13-44
[ "How is loan feeling today?", "She still has a headache." ]
476
21-304
[ "I am afraid Peter won't be back until 12:00. Shall I take a message for him?", "Oh, yeah, please ask him to give me a call when he gets back." ]
477
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[ "I'm really getting worried about Mary. She was sitting in for the exam in two weeks' time. But all she is talking about now is nothing but an upcoming concert.", "She may fail along that line. Let's try to talk some sense into her." ]
478
12-439
[ "When did you buy that new necklace?", "I didn't buy it. It was a gift." ]
479
5-216
[ "Did you go shopping this afternoon?", "Yes, but all I got was a sore foot." ]
480
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[ "I'm not sure if I can find work this summer. There aren't many jobs out there for inexperienced workers, and I can't just sit around all day.", "Have you ever heard about house-sitting? Tom is going to house sit for Mary's family this summer when they travel to China.", "What exactly is house-sitting?", "It'...
482
5-297
[ "Has today's mail arrived? I'm anxious to know about the result of my application.", "I'll check the mail box. There is nothing in it but a post-card from our daughter." ]
483
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[ "Doctor! Doctor! Help me, please!", "Take it easy, please! Sit here, now, what's the matter with you? And can I help you?", "I feel sick. I have a bad stomach-ache, and my head troubles me a lot.", "Well, let me have a check. Open your mouth please. And say \"Ah\".", "Ah! Is that serious, doctor?", "Not r...
486
5-135
[ "Have you seen the movie The Departed? The plot was so complicated that I really got lost.", "Yeah, I felt the same, but after I saw it a second time, I could put all the pieces together." ]
487
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[ "I'd like to speak to the manager, please.", "May I know what it is about?", "I'd like to see him about the position advertised in today's newspaper.", "Certainly. Just wait for a while; he is making a phone call." ]
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[ "How far away is New York from Beijing?", "It's more than 15, 000 kilometers away. You can't get there by bike." ]
494
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[ "What are pubs?", "Pubs in England are friendly and warm places where you can have a drink and usually a simple meal.", "What kind of drinks do people get?", "You can get wine and beer in most pubs. Many also serve coffee. You go to the counter to order and pay for your drinks.", "When do people go to the p...
497
4-901
[ "Where did Susan come from?", "She was born in America and grew up in China but now she is a UK citizen." ]
498
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[ "I hope you're not too put out with me for the delay. I have to stop by friends' home to pick up a book on my way here.", "Well, that's not a big deal. But you might at least phone if you know you're going to keep someone waiting." ]
499
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[ "John, can you tell me what in the book interested you most?", "No, well, nothing specific, but I like it overall." ]
500
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[ "What time is it now?", "It's ten o'clock by my watch, but my watch is five minutes slow." ]
501
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[ "I'm going to Chicago, Granny.", "Why won't the car go? What's wrong with the car?", "Nothing. (louder) I said that I was going to Chicago, in America.", "I know where Chicago is. When do you leave?", "Oh 5th May. The course will start the next day, 6th May.", "You're feeling sick today? Have you seen a d...
504
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[ "I'd like to book a ticket to Los Angeles.", "What day are you planning to go?", "I am supposed to be there on the morning of the 14th But I'd rather get there on the evening of the 13th.", "What time would you like to leave?", "Late in the afternoon, after work.", "We have a flight at 4:30.", "That's t...
507
4-1047
[ "Shall we go for a walk, Julie?", "Is it warm outside?", "No, you need a coat.", "Well, I think I'll stay at home then." ]
508
16-145
[ "You look so worried, Dorothy. What's on your mind?", "I'm worried about meeting Mr. Stone tomorrow. It's so important to me. You know, I've been looking for a job for three months." ]
509
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[ "Excuse me. When's the next train to Oxford?", "There's a slow one in five minutes, at ten fifteen, or a fast one at ten twenty.", "I'll catch the fast one." ]
510
4-306
[ "Hello!", "Hello! Glad to meet you.", "Tell me something about yourself, please.", "My name is Wan Mei and I live in Guangzhou. I was born in 1987. I am a student of Jinan University. I have majored in Public Administration, I like travelling very much and enjoy sports. I am in the tennis club at my universit...
513
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[ "Can you tell me how to make vegetable soup?", "My mother gave me a recipe." ]
514
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[ "How do you find your Shanghai dialect learning, Mike?", "Oh, it's quite beyond my capacity." ]