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4,788
15-13
[ "Hi, Lily. Great graduation party, isn't it?", "Yes, everyone here is having a good time. Any ideas for the future?", "Well, I'm interested in finance and my uncle runs a company in Hong Kong, so I decided to go to Hong Kong University.", "Sounds great. Hong Kong is an international financial center. You will...
4,791
16-144
[ "I tried to call you last night. But there wasn't any answer.", "I know. Our phone isn't working." ]
4,792
7-279
[ "I can't find my purse.", "Oh, no. Maybe you left it at the bank. You took it out when you cashed the cheque.", "But I remember having it after that.", "Well, you paid for the coffee when we were in that coffee shop. Remember?", "That's right. I remember feeling it to my pocket as we walked out.", "And th...
4,795
7-213
[ "This is the same block we drove down two minutes ago. You're lost.", "I'm not. You just wrote down the wrong address. Let's just park and walk toward that tall building. Surely someone on the road can point the way." ]
4,801
7-256
[ "Thanks for agreeing to this interview,Mrs. Rogers. My teacher wants me to interview someone who lived during the 1940s.", "Of course, Joey. What's your first question?", "Well,where were you living in 1940?", "In Minneapolis, Minnesota, where I was born and raised.", "Did you live with your family?", "Ye...
4,805
4-568
[ "This game is so exciting. What's the time?", "It's 3:40. They've only got 20 minutes before it's finished." ]
4,806
4-734
[ "Look, it's already 8. Jim said he'd be here by 7.", "Yes, but you know what the traffic is like this time of the evening.", "He said he is trying not to be late. Why does he always do this? I've had enough this time." ]
4,807
14-153
[ "Hello, this is Room 205. What time is the dinner, please?", "The main restaurant opens at 7 in the evening and closes at 10. Our coffee shop is open 24 hours a day.", "And what time is it now, please?", "It's 6 p.m., sir.", "Thank you." ]
4,808
20-74
[ "Hello, this is Room 205. What time is the dinner, please?", "The main restaurant opens at 7 in the evening and closes at 10. Our coffee shop is open 24 hours a day.", "And what time is it now, please?", "It's 6 p.m., sir.", "Thank you." ]
4,809
4-667
[ "John worked as a teacher for two years. Then he became a reporter, after that he started writing novels.", "I know. And he's been doing that ever since." ]
4,810
4-101
[ "Here's a one hundred dollar bill. I'd like to buy four tickets for tonight's show.", "OK,four tickets. And here's ten dollars change." ]
4,811
14-25
[ "Hello, Mr. Smith, this is Ruth Harber. May I speak to my husband?", "Mr. Harber is in the lab now. And then he's going to the library. I'll tell him to call you at home." ]
4,812
4-1125
[ "Miguel, why haven't you finished your science homework all week?", "I'm sorry, Ms. Perry. My house burned down last weekend. My family and I have been sleeping at my grandma's all week. I'm very stressed. I can't do my homework because my grandma's house is so loud and I lost my textbook.", "Oh, no! Let's talk...
4,814
7-263
[ "Hi, Jenny. What did you do today?", "Hi, Mark! I've just got back from the Art Gallery. They had a wonderful art exhibition today. You shouldn't have stayed home and worked on that paper. I think you would have been inspired by some of the paintings.", "Oh, Idon't know. I don't really care for modern art.", ...
4,817
13-138
[ "Recently, my back's been hurting whenever I lift anything.", "You'd better take it easy for a few days." ]
4,818
4-497
[ "We are going to put on a performance.", "Really? When?", "On May 4. We have been preparing for it for two months.", "Where are you going to put it on? In your school?", "No. At the People's Theatre.", "If I remember correctly, you put it on at the Youth Square last year.", "Yeah. But it is under repair...
4,822
4-1273
[ "Oh, this is amazing! It's so lifelike. Oh, just look at the sky and the sea. A work of a talent!", "Yeah. I can't agree more. It's outstanding in this gallery." ]
4,823
12-429
[ "What would you like to order, sir?", "Yes, please. I'd like roast duck and a glass of bear." ]
4,824
8-10
[ "You are interested in sports, aren't you?", "Yes. I go swimming once a week and play tennis twice a month." ]
4,825
11-95
[ "Please pass me the salt.", "But mum, I'm washing clothes. My dad is free." ]
4,826
11-218
[ "Um... What do you plan to do this weekend?", "Well... I have a lot of homework and I must hand it in on Monday." ]
4,827
21-345
[ "Where shall we go?", "Since there isn't any homework for today, let's go to the movies instead of going home." ]
4,828
4-109
[ "Excuse me, could you please tell me the way to the city library?", "I'm sorry. I'm a stranger here myself, but if you cross the road and ask in the police station which is beside the supermarket, I'm sure they'll help you." ]
4,829
1-40
[ "Hi, Sis. I just came over to drop off the DVDs you wanted, and ... Hey, wow!? Where did you get all of this stuff?", "I bought it. So, what do you think of my new entertainment center? And the widescreen TV ...", "Bought it?", "... and my new DVD player. Here, let me show you my stereo. You can really rock t...
4,834
4-81
[ "Someone came late last night looking for you. I told him you were out and suggested that he leave a no te, but he didn't.", "Late last night? That's strange. What did he look like?", "He seemed to be about thirty or so.", "Was he tall or short?", "He wasn't very tall, nor very short. About aver age height,...
4,837
12-158
[ "My father often put Christmas presents in my stockings, but last night my mother did that.", "Oh, I know your mother was really Father Christmas on Christmas Eve." ]
4,838
5-389
[ "Raise your head a little bit and hold the saddle and smile a little. You look wonderful posing like that. Shall I crack the shutter? Shall I press the shutter?", "Wait a minute. Let me put on a cowboy hat." ]
4,839
12-592
[ "Excuse me, where's the cinema?", "... Maybe it's that way." ]
4,840
13-126
[ "My watch stopped again, and it has stopped three times today.", "Why don't you take it to the watch and clock shop at the street corner? They can fix it for you easily." ]
4,841
5-495
[ "I found the lounge such a cozy place to study in. I really like the feeling in sitting on the sofa and doing the reading.", "Well, for me the hardest part about studying here is staying awake." ]
4,842
21-324
[ "Hello, may I speak to Peter?", "Sorry, he's out. May I take a message for him?" ]
4,843
2-52
[ "Which cap did you finally decide to buy?", "Well, I would have liked to buy the blue one, but it was 50 dollar So I bought another one instead and saved 10 dollars." ]
4,844
5-298
[ "This machine has so many buttons. I can't figure out which one makes it run.", "You'd better read the instructions first. Pressing the buttons randomly may cause the machine to break down." ]
4,845
4-521
[ "Where are you from?", "I'm English, but I've been living in the US and Canada for nine years." ]
4,846
11-183
[ "Would you show me a pair of brown shoes in size six, please?", "Oh, what a pity! We have no size six left." ]
4,847
5-431
[ "I've been studying all the time, but I still can't see any improvement in my grades.", "Maybe instead of studying in your dorm, you'd better go some place where there are fewer distractions." ]
4,848
11-57
[ "Were you planting trees at this time yesterday?", "No, I was playing football." ]
4,849
17-258
[ "Good morning. Mary, how's it going?", "Pretty good, Bill. How about you?", "Oh. I'm OK. How is that English class you're teaching?", "It's going really well. I have a great class this year. I've got 30 students.", "That's good. I love to teach English. I'm only teaching history now." ]
4,850
13-90
[ "I haven't studied much English this week at all.", "Why worry? We have a vacation coming up. Soon you'll have lots of time." ]
4,851
14-249
[ "Excuse me. Can you do me a favor?", "What's your problem?", "I just can not find the right place here. I've never been here before.", "You must be a freshman. What do you want anyway?", "I want to find a book that I need for my term paper, but I cannot find it anywhere.", "The library has five reading ro...
4,855
9-23
[ "Have you seen Mr. Li?", "No, I haven't. Is he looking for me?", "Yes, he is. He wants to talk to you.", "To me? About what?", "There's an opening in the sales department. He wants to talk to you about it.", "Oh, that's great! What kind of this job is it?", "He hasn't told me exactly. But it will be a b...
4,857
11-29
[ "How do you feel today?", "I still have a headache, but my temperature has gone down." ]
4,858
10-68
[ "Did you do anything last weekend?", "Not much. What did you do?", "I had planned to go skiing or do some shopping, but wound up studying." ]
4,859
13-201
[ "Do you know where Lily is?", "She was here. Hm... Try then next room." ]
4,860
13-80
[ "I've got something for you.", "Really? What is it?", "Something I picked up while I was in Europe.", "How nice! Thanks ever so much." ]
4,861
10-10
[ "What are you reading, Bill?", "It's this week New Scientist. Why?", "I was just wondering. It looks interesting. But I've never actually read myself. It's for real scientists, or can ordinary people like me understand it?", "Always for anyone, really. It usually has articles or stories about current affairs ...
4,865
12-256
[ "Mary, would you like to have a picnic with us tomorrow?", "Sorry, but mum asked me to go shopping with her." ]
4,866
12-128
[ "Did you enjoy yourselves at the party last night?", "Oh, our car broke down on the way, and we didn't get there." ]
4,867
11-246
[ "Can you see any birds in the tree?", "Hardly any." ]
4,868
5-543
[ "Daisy was furious yesterday because I lost her notebook. Should I go see her and apologize to her again?", "Well, if I were you, I'd let her cool off a few days before I approach her." ]
4,869
4-338
[ "Hi. I think I'm sitting next to you. Seat 35B.", "Oh,sorry. I'll just move my things. Hold on a minute.", "Thanks. Phwoo...I've been waiting in departure for ages.", "Mmm...The flight was delayed leaving Beijing. Security checks, you know.", "Yeah. Same here.", "Are you going to London, then?", "Yes. I...
4,872
4-116
[ "You know, Sally, we've both been working too hard. We've got to get away for a while, even if it's just for a few days.", "What a good idea, Eric! That would be wonderful. Let me look at my schedule...I could take off a week from Thursday, but no sooner.", "Let me look at my schedule too...Yes, that looks good...
4,879
5-630
[ "I can't find the key to my car, I need to go for a drive.", "I'll look for it later. Right now I want you to help fix the shelf before I paint it." ]
4,880
14-231
[ "Come on. Will you please stop biting your nails?", "Sorry, I just can't help it.", "But it's annoying.", "I don't mean to annoy you. I feel so nervous.", "Why?", "I feel nervous every time I take examinadons.", "Just relax. I used to feel the same way, but now I can handle exams easily.", "How do you...
4,883
14-125
[ "Good morning. I would like to borrow some novels in English. What kind of books would you recommend?", "It might be a good idea to read some easy articles first. You will enjoy them more and be able to read fast.", "That's a good idea. Thank you for your advice." ]
4,884
4-647
[ "Mrs. Huang, you are on the third floor.", "It looks very comfortable.", "You have got a lovely view of Yellowstone Park. This is your private room, and just opposite is a kitchen which all six of you share. There is a common room at the end of the corridor, and a game room next door." ]
4,885
9-75
[ "How long can I keep them?", "Ten days. Then you will have to return them; otherwise you will be fined for being overdue." ]
4,886
3-44
[ "Where did you say you found your schoolbag?", "It was lying under a tree between the language lab and the library building.", "How do you like this bag?", "Yah! It's strong and wonderfully designed.", "How much is it?", "69 dollars and 50 cents.", "I'll take one tomorrow. Oh. It's 6:30. I know the stat...
4,889
21-327
[ "Can you lend me five dollars?", "I had ten dollars but I just spent seven." ]
4,890
14-309
[ "What are you going to have?", "I'm going to order scrambled eggs and toast." ]
4,891
12-161
[ "Excuse me, can you tell me what do you want to be after you graduate?", "I want to be an engineer." ]
4,897
12-32
[ "Come on, John. The play starts at seven thirty.", "Well, don't worry. We have twenty minutes to get there." ]
4,898
14-117
[ "I'd like to get a haircut.", "How do you like you haircut?", "Cut it short in the back, and part it in the middle.", "Would you like a shampoo?", "No, thanks. But I'd like a shave.", "OK. I understand." ]
4,900
12-12
[ "Can I borrow your dictionary?", "Sorry, I left it home this morning." ]
4,901
12-333
[ "Thank you very much for the meal.", "Not at all. I'm glad you could come." ]
4,902
5-632
[ "John, do you want to go swimming with me today?", "Sure, but I can't leave now. I have an appointment with my professor at 3o'clock." ]
4,903
5-207
[ "You call Henry a dreamer, but I think he's got a lot of good ideas.", "Good ideas are only useful if you make something out of them." ]
4,904
5-67
[ "Congratulations, Li Ming. You are the talk of the town, and the pride of our class now.", "If you are referring to my winning the English Speech Contest, I don't think it's such a big deal. You know I've spent two summer vacations learning English in Canada." ]
4,905
2-45
[ "Can I help you, madam?", "Yes, I want to report a theft that happened to my house during our absence. My husband and I went on a holiday last week.", "I see. What is missing?" ]
4,906
21-280
[ "I can't understand my notes from Spanish class.", "How about reviewing them now over a cup of tea?" ]
4,907
10-8
[ "Hello.", "Oh. Hello. You must be a new student. Did you find it OK?", "Well, I got a bit lost because I asked a stranger. But I got it eventually.", "Oh, dear. Have you come far today.", "Only from Brighton. I was staying with my brother.", "Oh, good. How did you get here?", "My brother took me to the ...
4,910
4-1431
[ "I heard on the radio that it'll be sunny during the holiday weekend. Maybe we can take a trip to Boston.", "That sounds great. I'll call Jean to see if she likes to join us." ]
4,911
12-242
[ "The play was wonderful.", "Do you really think so?" ]
4,912
21-11
[ "May I speak to Petty?", "Speaking.", "Good morning, Petty.", "Good morning, Steward.", "I'd like to discuss your suggestion with you as soon as possible. Would Tuesday be all right for you?", "Tuesday. That's tomorrow?", "Yes.", "Let me see. How about tomorrow, say, 8:30?", "Then suppose I come to ...
4,914
4-458
[ "I'm going to the supermarket. What would you like me to buy for you?", "Will you please buy some fruit for me while you're there?" ]
4,915
4-221
[ "You want to buy this dictionary,right?", "Yeah. The price is £14, but I've only got £9.", "I've got £7 and I'll lend you the rest." ]
4,916
3-59
[ "If you are looking for the Time, I think I've got the last copy.", "Oh, Well, I think I will get some newspaper to read instead." ]
4,917
13-93
[ "Excuse me, can you tell me where the English teachers are meeting.'?", "They were going to meet in the teachers' office, but now it has been changed to the meeting-room for more space." ]
4,918
12-453
[ "Will you see a film at China Cinema on Sunday?", "Yes, I've already got the ticket." ]
4,919
4-355
[ "Hello.", "Good morning. Can I help you?", "Oh, good, you speak English.", "Yes.", "I'm looking for a double room for the next three nights... with a bathroom.", "That's until Thursday?", "Yes, have you got one?", "Mm. We've got a double room for tonight and tomorrow night, but not for Thursday night....
4,922
5-894
[ "Did you feel like you need more hours from the day? Well, Good Housekeeping Magazine has some advice on how you can stop wasting time and get it all done. And here with the top ten tips, is Carolyn Forte. Hey, Carolyn, good morning!", "Good morning, Hoda. Nice to be here!", "Your No.1 tip is bank online. Some ...
4,925
16-77
[ "Hi, Laura. How are you today?", "Terrible. I gave up my job.", "You mean you have left Mr. Brown?", "I can't work for him any more." ]
4,926
7-182
[ "How long did you have to write your paper?", "We were given 150 minutes, but I finished in less than half the time." ]
4,927
11-135
[ "Would you like some coffee with sugar in it, Lily?", "Oh, you'd better put some milk in it." ]
4,928
4-1176
[ "You seem to like your work very much.", "That is true. Though it's tiring sometimes, I think it is interesting and fun." ]
4,929
4-724
[ "Are you traveling alone?", "No, I will take my family abroad this time. My wife and our three children are all going along with me.", "What a wonderful experience that will be! I wish I could travel abroad some day." ]
4,933
14-28
[ "Let's see now. They can park fifteen cars in that back lot, can't they?", "Oh, didn't you know? They've doubled the capacity." ]
4,934
17-266
[ "May I help you?", "I like to cash this traveler's check.", "How do you want it?", "Small bills please." ]
4,935
21-285
[ "I am traveling to New York on Flight 792. Do I check in here?", "That's right, sir. Can I see your ticket and your passport, please?" ]
4,936
4-449
[ "How is your new job with the computer company?", "It seemed promising at first, but I'm afraid I'm not a good salesman." ]
4,937
12-219
[ "Excuse me. Where's the manager's office, please?", "Er. Upstairs on the second floor, first door on the left." ]
4,938
4-1248
[ "Hello, School of English Studies.", "Hello, I saw your advertisement in the newspaper. Can you give me some information, please?", "Yes, of course. What would you like to know?", "Well, first, how long are the courses?", "They are 6 or 9 months long and the next course begins next Monday.", "How many stu...
4,942
7-323
[ "Hi, Mike. Are you going to the barbecue tonight?", "Maybe.", "Why maybe? Are you sure?", "I don't know. All those people, I won't know anyone.", "But that's the idea. You go to these things to meet new people.", "But I don't think barbecue is the best way.", "Why not?", "Because it's just hard to mee...
4,945
16-142
[ "I've got two tickets for a volleyball match this evening. Why don't you come?", "Er... No, thanks. I'm not really interested in volleyball." ]
4,951
21-92
[ "We're not used to bargaining. But this kind of high prices is really unacceptable to us.", "How about this - both sides make some concessions, and we meet each other half way." ]
4,952
4-1165
[ "Jenny,you look pale today. Are you ill?", "I'm fine, I haven't been sleeping very well recently. The workers have been repairing the road near my house for the past two weeks." ]
4,953
7-223
[ "Maria. Let's put aside the topic for later. My boss will blame me for being late.", "OK. I have to go and buy some pet foods." ]
4,954
21-248
[ "How much are these pens?", "They used to be 60 cents each but now it's 1 dollar for two." ]
4,955
12-215
[ "What shall we do now?", "Sony. I have no idea." ]
4,956
11-4
[ "Would you hurry up? The play starts at 7:30.", "We still have 30 minutes to go there." ]