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2-114
[ "Excuse me, does this bus go to Market Street?", "Sorry. I'm a stranger here myself. Ask the conductor." ]
5,651
5-594
[ "What did you major in besides English?", "I majored in education, too." ]
5,652
3-1
[ "I am afraid I haven't been able to finish the report, and I was hoping that you would give me some more time to do it.", "OK. I can give you one more day." ]
5,653
4-958
[ "Hello, EMS.", "May I speak to John Smith, please?", "Sorry, Miss, but he's out on his route delivering packages. He should be back soon, though." ]
5,654
4-1545
[ "I'd like to add some Chinese traditional elements in the decoration of my new house.", "That's great! I like this style very much. And I think if you want to embody the Chinese elements, you should use the red color. It is the most representative color in China, and sometimes it is called \"Chinese Red\".", "O...
5,657
4-972
[ "Good morning, Blackwood Sports Club. Can I help you?", "Yes, I would like to order a set of golf clubs, please. Can you deliver them to my house?", "Yes, certainly. Just let me get the order form here and I'll take down your information. Can I have your name please?", "Bill White.", "And your membership nu...
5,660
4-793
[ "Before making out a plan for sightseeing trips for you, I'd be glad to know if you have anything special in mind that you'd like to see.", "Well, as a matter of fact, we were discussing this question last night. We all spoke of the Great Wall, one of the seven wonders of the world. We wouldn't want to leave Chin...
5,663
11-115
[ "Can you help me with the bag, Sue?", "Sorry, my hands are full." ]
5,664
2-126
[ "Fikky, what's going on? Freggis just told me that you're going to be leaving us.", "Yes, I really feel bad out of it. But B. N. D. came up with really good offer.", "Well, I didn't know you were going to look for a new job.", "Well, just between you and me. I think we have some real problems in this departme...
5,666
4-528
[ "Which cap did you finally decide to buy?", "Well, I would have liked to buy the blue one, but it was 20 dollars. So I bought another one instead and saved $5." ]
5,667
11-214
[ "What's the weather like tomorrow?", "The reporter says it's going to rain." ]
5,668
11-79
[ "Would you mind if I turned the light off?", "Er... not at all." ]
5,669
7-278
[ "Paul, is that you?", "Yes, Mary. What can I do for you?", "Sorry to call you. But I just delivered my new computer. I am afraid I can't lift it by myself. Could you give me a hand to get it upstairs?", "Sure. Could you just give me a minute to finish off what I am doing?", "Yes, of course. But please hurry...
5,671
4-1363
[ "What's that book you just picked up, Mary?", "The one Prof. Lee uses inhis course.", "Oh, I see. You'd better have it if you want to pass that course.", "But it costs $30. I simply can't afford it.", "Did you check the used booksection here? Maybe they have it.", "No, they don't. I asked.", "Why don't ...
5,674
4-888
[ "When are you leaving?", "I'm leaving on Sunday night.", "What's your schedule?", "I arrive in Wellington on Monday, attend a conference there on Tuesday, and leave for Brisbane early Wednesday morning.", "How long will you stay there?", "I'll see our new agent Mr. Graig there on Thursday. I'm free on Fri...
5,677
12-372
[ "Put on your coat, or you'll catch a cold!", "Don't worry. I'm very healthy." ]
5,678
5-309
[ "It's a pity you missed the concert yesterday evening. It was wonderful!", "I didn't want to miss the football game. Well, I'm not a classical music fan anyway." ]
5,679
10-100
[ "Weren't you in class Friday either?", "No, I came down with flu and had to stay in bed." ]
5,685
4-626
[ "Excuse me, but I'd like to change some dollars into Renminbi, please.", "Yes, how many dollars?" ]
5,686
2-65
[ "It's a beautiful day, isn't it?", "Yes, nice and sunny.", "It's much better than last week. It was too warm then.", "I'm glad summer is over. I like autumn best.", "So do I. It's neither too hot nor too cold. The sky is clear and blue.", "It's a good time to have a picnic. Do you want to have one this we...
5,689
3-188
[ "I have to call the apartment manager.", "Lost your keys again, huh?", "Yeah." ]
5,690
5-93
[ "Tom must be in a bad mood today. He hasn't said half a dozen words all afternoon.", "Oh, really? That's not like the Tom we know." ]
5,691
5-214
[ "You can get a lot of practice in giving up tickets and handling hotel reservations. Later on, you can take telephone calls.", "That's great! Thanks, Mr. Thomson. I'll come to work tomorrow." ]
5,692
21-270
[ "Tile bicycle is so expensive. It costs 90 dollars.", "If you buy it today,you can save one third. It's on sale now." ]
5,693
7-358
[ "I want to have my hair done. Do you have any suggestions?", "You can take a look at this magazine. It has some of the newest styles.", "Er, I like face style. It's pretty. Do you think it suits me?", "Well, do you really want to keep your hair that long? I think you will look better with short hair.", "I'l...
5,696
5-506
[ "Look at all the pollutants going into the air from those factories. Do you think they'll ever get that under control?", "Now with the new laws in effect and social awareness increasing, we are sure to turn things around." ]
5,697
12-160
[ "I would mostly like to own a beautiful watch, what about you?", "I would like to have a car." ]
5,698
17-141
[ "What a shame about your accident! What a way to end your holiday!", "Yes, it was bad luck. I suppose I should have been more careful." ]
5,699
10-99
[ "Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to the Rainbow Restaurant from here?", "Drive two blocks and turn left. Continue on until you reach Heath Street and turn right. Then turn left at the second stop light. You can't miss it." ]
5,700
21-49
[ "Excuse me,call you tell me where the bookstore is?", "Yes. They are just down this street on the left side." ]
5,701
16-120
[ "The cherries grown here are delicious.", "Aren't they?" ]
5,702
8-38
[ "Oh, what a nice watch! Is it yours, Betty?", "No. It's Tony's." ]
5,703
4-609
[ "I thought I heard someone at the door.", "Just the delivery boy with a parcel for our neighbor. Shd and her husband are visiting their daughter in Canada, so I'll keep it until they get back." ]
5,704
17-321
[ "I may drive up to London on Saturday. There are one or two things I need to do there.", "I'd go early if I were you. The motorway can get very busy, even on a Saturday. You may get stuck in the traffic." ]
5,705
13-180
[ "Can I help you, sir?", "Yes, I bought this hat yesterday. Can I change it for a larger one?" ]
5,706
11-119
[ "What's your brother's name?", "His name is Robert." ]
5,712
4-137
[ "I'd like to make an appointment with the doctor for tomorrow.", "Unfortunately he is completely booked." ]
5,713
13-125
[ "Are you going to join the swimming club this summer?", "Swimming takes up too much of my time." ]
5,714
12-426
[ "We are going to visit the flower exhibition tomorrow.", "Are you? May I join you?" ]
5,715
5-827
[ "Gordon needs to find another place to live. The apartment he rents now has been sold to a new owner.", "He'd better start looking right away. When all the students come back in a few weeks, he won't find any near the campus." ]
5,716
5-533
[ "Driving at night always makes me tired. Let's stop for dinner.", "Fine. And let's find a motel, so that we can get an early start tomorrow." ]
5,717
12-300
[ "Good morning. Can I help you?", "I'd like to buy a pair of shoes for my son." ]
5,718
20-44
[ "Do you feel like watching the evening news?", "You ought to stay away from me. I have a bad cold and wouldn't want you to catch it." ]
5,719
21-288
[ "Excuse me. Do you know where Davies Auditorium is?", "I'm not sure. I'm looking for it too because I have a class there at 10:30. I think it's this way.", "Do you mind if I walk with you?", "No. What class do you have in Davies?", "I'm taking the introductory economics class. I hear it's a big class.", "...
5,722
1-62
[ "Hey. Can you give me a hand with the groceries? And I told you I could do the shopping.", "Wow! Do we really need all this stuff? Let me see that receipt.", "Hey, I only bought the essentials.", "Okay. Let's see. Dog food. Twenty-four dollars and seventy cents ($24.70)? We don't even have a dog!", "Well, i...
5,727
11-33
[ "Did you go shopping alone yesterday?", "No, my sister went with me." ]
5,728
4-936
[ "Did you see the large crowd on the street corner when you came to school this morning?", "Yes, I did. What was that all about?", "A serious accident happened. A drunk driver hit a bus full of passengers.", "Oh dear! A lot of people must have been hurt or even killed?", "You are right! All the injured peopl...
5,730
12-259
[ "I want to invite more friends to the party, what do you think?", "The more, the happier." ]
5,731
20-95
[ "Did you hear that over 300 people applied for the entry-level job at Show's Department Store?", "Oh, really. It's a dog-eat-dog world out there." ]
5,732
13-108
[ "Do you know what time the bread shop opens?", "It usually opens at half past six, but on Sunday it opens half an hour later." ]
5,733
21-55
[ "You look tired. Where did you go last night?", "I planned to watch a film, but I went to meet my friend at the airport." ]
5,734
4-618
[ "Tracy, you look happy. Did you win a prize?", "More than that! I've just received the new issue of the journal, and you know, my article is in it.", "Oh, great. It must be the article on classroom research, I guess. Congratulations!" ]
5,735
4-1361
[ "Mom, this is going to take forever! Animal World will be on in 20 minutes. It's my favorite program. You know I can't miss it!", "I know, honey. But we haveto wait in line to pay for these things we need.", "You promised we'd be homein time.", "Be a little patient, Jack. We'll get out of here soon." ]
5,737
4-1386
[ "Now, can we get the computers before Wednesday?", "Well, it depends, if it is less than 10 kilometers, we can deliver them on Tuesday, but it is further away, it will be on Thursday. Where is your office?", "Just around the corner." ]
5,738
4-160
[ "Why do we have to walk to the station? And where is it?", "It's just down that road...I think.", "Look! There's a policeman! Ask him the way.", "All right. I'll go and ask him.", "(pause for 6 seconds) So,what did he say?", "Well, we have to walk down this road, take the first turning on the left. Then w...
5,741
4-1
[ "Looks like rain. Better look for your umbrella.", "Yeah, I think it's definitely going to rain. That's why I'm not going out." ]
5,742
12-546
[ "Mary's handwriting is very well.", "Yes, she is. But Li Ping's handwriting is the best in their class." ]
5,743
4-102
[ "I hate cafeteria food,and it seems like there is no place to sit.", "I can understand,but then where are we going to get lunch?", "I think we could go to the restaurant across the street." ]
5,744
11-191
[ "We'd like to sit near the window if that's possible.", "I'm afraid all the tables there are taken. We'd better change one." ]
5,745
12-131
[ "Excuse me, sir. What time is it now?", "Sorry, my watch doesn't work." ]
5,746
15-9
[ "Can you speak German?", "Yes, I can. I speak it very well. But I know a little Italian." ]
5,747
11-234
[ "De you really mean that you want to give up the job?", "Well, I'll give it a second thought." ]
5,748
5-726
[ "The man at the garage thinks that I take good care of my car.", "So do I. I don't see any scratches on the outside and the inside is clean,too." ]
5,749
4-998
[ "Hello, Tom. I haven't seen you for some time. How are you doing?", "Oh! Not too bad. I have been busy writing an article.", "Really? Have you finished it?", "Yes. I finished it yesterday.", "Congratulations! Are you doing something this evening?", "No, nothing important. Why?", "Well, do you feel like ...
5,752
7-100
[ "Did you forget about my birthday, honey?", "How could I? I've booked a table in Michael's restaurant for this evening. And I'll pick you up from work. Happy birthday!" ]
5,753
20-29
[ "The letter of credit will be opened in your favor within 10 working days from the date of the contract.", "All right. I accept your terms. I hope everything turns out Okay." ]
5,754
12-101
[ "Hello, can I speak to Tom?", "Sorry, he isn't in." ]
5,755
13-69
[ "Are you busy on Friday night, Jack?", "Well ... uh ... I haven't got any definite plans yet. Why?" ]
5,756
17-84
[ "Have you ever put a computer together before?", "No, never. But I think if we follow these instructions exactly, we won't have much trouble." ]
5,757
4-128
[ "Excuse me. Shall I book a double room for several days?", "Oh, yes. When will you arrive?", "We'll check in on Saturday and out on Tuesday. Is that all right?", "No problem." ]
5,758
4-197
[ "I missed the bus again today because I turned the alarm clock off in my sleep.", "Try putting it far away from your bed and you'll get up on time." ]
5,759
5-49
[ "Is that optional course as hard as everybody says?", "It's actually even worse, believe it or not." ]
5,760
21-48
[ "I went to a classical art exhibition yesterday. It is really abstract. Do you like modem art?", "I certainly do, yet not so much as the pop music." ]
5,761
4-596
[ "You mean Jack has stopped smoking, Frank? That's amazing.", "Yes, it's really amazing. He used to be a chain smoker, you know.", "What about you? Have you thought about quitting smoking?" ]
5,767
2-30
[ "What do you want to do this weekend?", "Oh, I don't know. Maybe go to the beach if it's nice weather.", "But we did that last weekend. Let's do something different.", "Hum... Hey, I know what! Why don't we climb Mt. Fuji?", "Great idea! I've always wanted to do that!", "Paul and Mary talked about a bicyc...
5,769
3-228
[ "Where do you want to eat?", "Is there anything wrong with the coffee shop?" ]
5,770
2-51
[ "Excuse me, could you tell me where the post office is?", "Go straight on, turn right at the first traffic lights. The post office is about fifty meters away.", "I see. And is the No. 13 Middle School far away from the post office?", "Not far. It's about 150 meters. Where do you want to go?", "Oh, I only wa...
5,772
4-251
[ "I didn't think much of that performance.", "No. It wasn't too hot. What a pity, they're a good group after all.", "I couldn't hear the lead singer at all.", "Me neither. The guitars and drums were too bad." ]
5,773
5-232
[ "Oh, what a morning! You know I had so much work to do and the phone just kept ringing. Three sales people called me this morning.", "I know how it is. I get a lot of calls, too, even on weekends." ]
5,774
12-163
[ "How nice the dress is! I'd like to try it on.", "But dear, we don't have enough money for it." ]
5,775
13-130
[ "This has been an unusually cool summer.", "Ah, I actually had to get out my wool sweaters in August." ]
5,776
3-57
[ "Are you feeling better today?", "Yes, thanks. I think I can go home tomorrow.", "No, I'm afraid you will stay in hospital for a few more days." ]
5,783
4-599
[ "Does your mother like travelling?", "Yes, she does. But she is an armchair traveler. She says that with books, magazines, TV and the Internet, she can go anywhere, and still enjoy the comforts of home!", "That's interesting. My mother prefes to travel with a tour group while my father enjoys traveling alone." ...
5,784
4-838
[ "Human beings aren't interested in good news, they only like what's terrible or frightening.", "Speak for yourself. I like to hear inspiring news." ]
5,785
5-54
[ "Frank, I thought you were working in New York.", "I was, but I've moved back. I just couldn't get used to living in a big city, so here I am back in school taking courses for a teacher's certificate." ]
5,786
12-298
[ "How long will your holiday be?", "From July to August." ]
5,787
3-143
[ "The Spring Festival is coming. Danny. How do you want to celebrate it?", "I don't know. We have no Spring Festival in our country.", "But the Spring Festival is the biggest holiday of the year in our country. People are busy shopping and preparing presents for their relatives and friends before the, New Year's...
5,790
12-408
[ "It's about 2300 km by train from Guangzhou to Beijing.", "Ok, it's about 500 km farther than from Guangzhou to Shanghai." ]
5,791
9-112
[ "Somebody once said that good communication can solve any problem. Do you agree with this?", "I think that good communication can solve a lot of problems, and improve many a situation. I worked in some seemingly impossible situations, and saw people change dramatically all because they started communicating in be...
5,795
4-801
[ "The time has come to say goodbye.", "So soon. It seems as if you've just got here.", "I feel that way, too, but they say all good things must come to an end.", "It certainly has been a pleasure seeing you again and renewing old memories.", "I've had a nice time and I really want to thank you for spending s...
5,798
3-181
[ "At what time does the next plane to London leave, please?", "The next one is flight 12 at eleven, gate 10." ]
5,799
10-14
[ "Would you mind if we discussed tomorrow's agenda before dinner this evening?", "Not at all. I certainly don't want to talk about it during our meal." ]
5,800
5-227
[ "I still can't get over the show last Saturday evening. I keep having frightening dreams all night.", "So, next time before you walk into a theatre, make sure what you are going to see." ]
5,806
5-66
[ "Professor Newman, a few of us at the back didn't get a copy of your reading assignment.", "Well, there're only 38 names on my class list. And I didn't bring any spare copies." ]
5,807
10-27
[ "Excuse me. Has there been an emergency?", "Oh, no sir. There's just a storm, so the plane will leave a little later this afternoon." ]
5,808
5-480
[ "I've never seen you have such confidence before an exam.", "It's more than confidence. Right now I feel that if I get less than an A, it'll be the fault of the exam itself." ]
5,809
12-448
[ "Is this your book, Stephen?", "No, it isn't mine. It's Tom's." ]
5,810
17-328
[ "So Martin, what sports do you play?", "I play football, volleyball, tennis, and table tennis but volleyball is my favorite game as it's team game and you can play it with your friends, and enjoy it as a team.", "Is it quite a fast game as well?", "Yeah. It is a fast game and that's another reason why I enjoy...
5,814
4-594
[ "Is it raining outside, Bob?", "Is it raining? Can't you see that I'm almost wet to the skin?" ]
5,815
16-17
[ "You ought to see a doctor about the cough.", "I guess I should. I've been putting it off for days." ]