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[ "What kind of father am I? My only son almost died and I didn't even know he was ill.", "Don't blame yourself. You are too busy to pay attention to him. If his mother were still alive, things would have been much better." ]
5,817
4-586
[ "Have you heard about the new Iphone?", "Yes, I heard it's supposed to come out in June. Are you thinking about getting one?", "I'd like to. It's not only a cell phone, but a camera, PDA and MP3 player all in one." ]
5,818
8-22
[ "Can I help you, madam?", "Yes. I'd like fifteen beef dumplings and a glass of orange juice." ]
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5-484
[ "I heard you took a trip to Mexico last month. How did you like it?", "Oh, I got sick and tired of hotels and hotel food. So now I understand the saying, \"East, west, home's best\"." ]
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5-875
[ "Hi, Queenie, how are you enjoying yourself at university?", "Hi, Jack, it's a lot of work. But I am having a good time. Are you planning to attend college next year?", "Yeah. Can you tell me what facilities they have for disabled students? My wheelchair doesn't always allow me to get into buildings.", "You s...
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21-169
[ "We want to take a train to New York.", "Regular or express train?", "How much time would I save if we took the express?", "About one hour. The next express train arrives in New York at 3:15.", "And how much more do I have to pay for the express?", "First class is 24 dollars more, and second class is 15 d...
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14-98
[ "Don't talk back to your parents. It's impolite.", "But they are not reasonable." ]
5,827
14-260
[ "If I'd only looked earlier, I could have found a nearer apartment for less money.", "Yes, now that all the students are returning, the only apartments left are distant and expensive." ]
5,828
4-541
[ "I've just ordered the computer with 32-speed CD ROM that we both like.", "That's great.", "It's twice the speed of the one we are using at home.", "Can't wait to see it." ]
5,829
4-107
[ "My colleagues at work say I should get a health insurance. What do you think?", "I think it's important. I can give you my insurance agent's card if you want.", "But I'm not sure what kind I need. In Germany, we have a national insurance program. But here you have nothing.", "Yes, I know. Many countries have...
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1-119
[ "Hi. Thanks for coming to the interview today. It's nice to meet you.", "Well, thank you.", "To begin with, why don't you tell us a little about yourself?", "Okay. Um, yeah. I've always been interested in teaching in a language program like this, and uh, I graduated with a degree in English and psychology eig...
5,837
17-97
[ "Have you done the data analysis?", "Not yet.", "What will you say to the boss?", "I'll tell her I did not have time.", "You'd better come up with a better story than that." ]
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4-1500
[ "I'm worried about my sister, Lucy.", "Why is that?", "She thinks she's too fat.", "Is she?", "No, but she keeps skipping meals. Then, she only eats chips and drinks cola.", "I used to do that. It's called binge. It was no fun!", "Why did you stop doing it?", "Well, my doctor told me to eat when I'm h...
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5-794
[ "I was amazed when I heard Tony played piano so expertly! From the way he talked, I thought he was just starting his lessons.", "Oh, no! That's the way he always talks!" ]
5,841
4-427
[ "Your handbag is very beautiful.", "Isn't it? I bought it at a sale for half price at a nearby shopping mall. It cost me $20." ]
5,842
4-232
[ "How does your sister go to university every day? Does she take a bus or underground or maybe the train?", "Oh, she always walks-because she lives quite close." ]
5,843
10-73
[ "What's wrong with your new electric cooker? Let me see if I can fix it.", "Oh, I had the shop replace it with a new one this morning." ]
5,844
10-17
[ "I can't imagine what happened to Janet.", "Neither can I, but I'm sure she plans to come to the party." ]
5,845
4-1506
[ "Hey, Mary! You have really been gone a long time. How did you do that?", "Hi! Well, I talked with my teachers before I left about the work I would miss. Besides, my aunt in Denver made me study a lot there.", "I thought she was your rich aunt.", "Not very. But she didn't have any children to raise, so she do...
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12-463
[ "It's rather cold here. Do you mind my closing the door?", "Not at all." ]
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5-656
[ "Can you stay for dinner?", "I'd love to, but I have to go and send some registered mail before picking up the children from school." ]
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4-512
[ "Did everybody escape from the fire?", "Yes. Although the fire spread quickly, everybody was able to escape." ]
5,851
9-85
[ "The article said scientists have found a new benefit of green tea.", "I've been told that green tea can lower the risks of heart disease, stoke and cancers.", "Besides that, it's good for memory. And it helps fall down eating of the brain." ]
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4-1145
[ "Two more miles to go...we have an hour before school starts. Let's take our time. Do you want to stop and get a breakfast sandwich?", "We decided to start walking to school for the exercise. We want to get fit. Why would we want to eat a fattening breakfast sandwich?", "McDonald's has an egg muffin sandwich th...
5,855
9-13
[ "It's sunny and warm. Stop studying and come into the garden with me.", "Why not?" ]
5,856
17-253
[ "Good morning, Mr. Tim. It's a long time since I had the pleasure of a visit from you.", "Yes, it must be three or four years. I haven't visited you since I called about my will. You helped me with that, you remember?", "Yes, I remember. Do you want to make any changes in your will?", "I don't think that will...
5,860
4-363
[ "What's wrong with you?", "Nothing serious.", "Maybe you'd better have a medical examination.", "I think there is no need. I'm just having a cough and feel tired.", "You need to take an X-ray photo of your lungs. I advise you to do as I told you. After all, whatever work you want to do, you must have good h...
5,863
4-204
[ "Hey, Bob. How long have you been here?", "I started swimming this morning at 5:00.", "My goodness! That's early! I got here at 6:00. How many lanes have you done?", "I swam 50 lanes before 6:00, but I can't remember how many lanes I've done since then.", "I have 10 more to do and it'll be done.", "I'm al...
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4-550
[ "If I go to Washington D.C, will you meet me there?", "I have to go to New York. But if I have time, I'll meet you there on Friday." ]
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11-93
[ "It's Friday, October 1st, isn't it?", "No, it's October 3rd." ]
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4-1436
[ "Can I help you?", "Yes. My daughter bought this camera here for my wife's birthday. But it doesn't work. So I'd like to change it for another one.", "I see. Let me have a look. Well, we'll be happy to change it for you. But I am afraid we don't have another pink one.", "Oh? What will I do then?", "Would yo...
5,871
12-309
[ "Are you free Ibis weekend? I have two tickets.", "I'm sorry." ]
5,872
5-330
[ "The new sales manager says he have never met you before.", "We've been introduced about three times. He seems a little forgetful." ]
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5-685
[ "It's been very cold in the past two days.", "We haven't seen the worst of it yet. More snow is forecast next week accompanied by strong winds." ]
5,874
5-85
[ "Excuse me, I am looking for the textbook by a Professor Jordon for the marketing course.", "I am afraid it's out of stock. You'll have to order it. And it will take the publisher 3 weeks to send it to us." ]
5,875
17-108
[ "When will you be through with your work, John?", "Who knows? My boss usually finds something for me to do at the last minute." ]
5,876
10-87
[ "Do you know what you want to do when you finish your degree?", "I'll ask you if I ever need your advice." ]
5,877
17-18
[ "Judy earned a lot of money over the summer as a consultant for that agency.", "I don't doubt it. What surprises me is that she is still working there, now that classes have started again." ]
5,878
4-217
[ "Tell me, Jack. Do you look through the Web much?", "Well, to tell the truth, I'm so busy with my work. I don't really have much time to surf the Web. Let me think...I suppose I log on a couple of times a week, for about two or three hours at a time.", "So, what do you do on the Internet when you log on?", "W...
5,881
7-198
[ "You can only keep the books for two weeks.", "Fine. Surely I will return them on time." ]
5,882
4-832
[ "What does the TV say about the weather tomorrow morning?", "It says there will be thick fog throughout the city." ]
5,883
5-853
[ "Jim, are you planning to buy that nice blue Ford car you looked at last week?", "I'm afraid that's impossible because I haven't been able to come up with the cash, and someone else has already made a down payment on it." ]
5,884
15-57
[ "Mrs. Whinfield, thank you very much for allowing me to visit your wonderful garden. It really helps me a lot to write an article on Dorset gardens for our paper. Now I wonder if I could ask you a few questions.", "Yes, sure.", "Could you tell me when you became interested in gardening?", "Well, I was always ...
5,888
10-90
[ "Do you know John is going to move to France next month. His wealthy uncle has left his property for him to inherit.", "I wish I could come into a fortune like that one day." ]
5,889
8-40
[ "It is Friday, isn't it?", "Yes, there will be a school concert this evening." ]
5,893
4-252
[ "What's the matter, Anne? Do you have a problem?", "Yes, I have a chance to get another job and I don't know what to do.", "If it's a better job than your present one, take it. That's my advice.", "It isn't as easy as that. I like the job I have now very much. The people in my office are very nice and my work...
5,896
21-36
[ "Do you like to play badminton?", "I like the sport and I play often, but I never learned to play well." ]
5,897
4-429
[ "Can I put my luggage here just for a few minutes?", "Sure, go ahead!" ]
5,902
21-320
[ "Excuse me. I'm looking for the textbooks for Germany course.", "I'm afraid they are out of stock. You'll have to order them. It will take the publisher five days to fly them to us." ]
5,903
4-473
[ "After having my hair cut, I'll go to the library.", "Please stop for some food on your way home, if you have time." ]
5,904
10-15
[ "Are you going home for the summer vacation?", "Well, Jane and I have decided to stay on here as research assistants." ]
5,905
17-82
[ "I have a three-week vacation coming up in a few months and I want to take a trip. But I don't really know where I want to go.", "Do you want to stay in this country, or would you prefer to go abroad?", "I think I'd like to visit a foreign country. I'm not interested in Africa, but any place else would be fine....
5,909
3-149
[ "I have to go to class because I have a test, but if I could, I'd go with you to the movie.", "That's too bad. I wish that you could come along." ]
5,910
5-585
[ "I can't believe so many people want to sign up for the Korea Development Conference. We will have to limit the registration.", "Yeah, otherwise we won't have room for the more." ]
5,911
4-169
[ "Did you hear about the fire at the Department Store?", "Yes. It's reported that the building is in ruins.", "That's right. It went up like a matchbox. There was nothing they could do to save it." ]
5,912
12-386
[ "I wonder if I could possibly use your computer.", "Sure, go ahead." ]
5,913
9-116
[ "Laura, I ran into David today.", "Really? Did he say anything about his sister?", "Yes. She should be leaving London very soon because her husband has taken a job in Paris." ]
5,914
16-106
[ "What's the matter, Robin?", "I've been to the dentist. I can't go to school today." ]
5,915
4-1543
[ "Hi, Ben, we're having a party tonight. Do you want to come and join us? You can bring your girlfriend.", "Well, actually, Camilla and I are breaking up.", "What happened? Did you have an argument?", "No. She is really a very nice girl.", "Yeah, she is. She is pretty, caring, and easy-going. And she's a gre...
5,918
4-317
[ "Could you please explain the homework for the next class?", "Sure. Pick out the important people during the French Revolution and write a passage about them." ]
5,919
13-146
[ "Bye! I'm going to school.", "Could you post these letters for me on your way?" ]
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4-632
[ "If I were ten years younger, I would have got the job.", "Right. They think young girls can do the job better." ]
5,926
7-18
[ "Good morning, ma'am. Can I help you?", "Yes. I have some wool pants that need to be cleaned. I spilled wine on them at a restaurant. I really hope they are not ruined." ]
5,927
4-1385
[ "Do you live very far from your school?", "About 8 kilometers, but it doesn't seem very far, there is much traffic along this road. It's great to go by bike." ]
5,928
4-954
[ "Hi, Mark. How was your summer vacation?", "I worked at a restaurant the whole vacation. It was an exciting experience and I also made enough money for the next term. What did you do in your summer vacation?", "I attended some classes because I fell behind the others last term. I wanted to catch up with them.",...
5,930
4-1518
[ "Hello. Are you the person who has a house for sale?", "Yes, I am.", "Well, the advertisement says it has four bedrooms and three bathrooms, just what I need for my family of six. May I ask how much you want for it?", "I prefer not to talk about the price on the phone, but let's say it's around 150,000 dollar...
5,932
4-1019
[ "Excuse me, is this 1660 Eighth Street?", "No, it's 6014 Eleventh Street." ]
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5-879
[ "We've all heard the saying \"Laughter is the best medicine.\" How important is it to our health, Dr. Berk?", "This saying has been scientifically proven! A year-long study of heart attack victims done at the Oakhurst Health Research Institute in California found that of those patients who spent half an hour a da...
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21-342
[ "Now, Mr. Sun, did you see the accident clearly?", "Oh, yes. I was standing outside the post office.", "Can you remember what time it happened?", "Yes, it was 4:25 by my watch.", "Good. Now, was the truck going fast?", "Yes. Well, perhaps the driver thought the traffic lights were going to change to green...
5,944
12-228
[ "Excuse me, how do you say that word, C-U-S-T-O-M-S?", "Customs." ]
5,945
5-322
[ "What's the matter? You've been sitting there for ages, just staring into space.", "I told the Brownings I'd send them a postcard. Now I don't know what to say." ]
5,946
5-591
[ "It's a perfect day for staying inside.", "This rain hasn't let up for 2 weeks. I'm going crazy." ]
5,948
9-40
[ "If Professor King gave us one more week, we would be able to complete the task.", "Hm, that would make a big difference." ]
5,949
4-999
[ "This is Jack speaking. Who is this?", "This is Jenny, Jack. Could you help me?", "Certainly. What is the matter?", "My sister had an argument with me yesterday because I lost her lovely pet cat. She was really mad at me. And she hasn't talked to me for a whole day.", "Oh, Jenny. In fact, you're the one who...
5,952
14-242
[ "Jack said he can give us a fide to the game.", "Oh, good, then he does have his car." ]
5,953
14-173
[ "When do I get paid?", "You'll be paid on the first and fifteenth of every month.", "Is the pay by the week or by the hour?", "You'll be paid $ 6.50 an hour." ]
5,954
12-341
[ "May I carry the bag for you?", "Thank you,but I call do it without help." ]
5,955
12-280
[ "What time does the party start?", "At 10: 30. And we have twenty minutes to get there." ]
5,956
10-47
[ "Lisa, how are you getting along with our term paper?", "I've been writing and rewriting it. I simply don't know if I will ever get it finished." ]
5,957
4-1012
[ "Good morning! Did you have a good weekend, Jane?", "No, I didn't. I had a busy time. I studied all weekend for today's exam.", "But there is no exam today.", "I know. I just found out." ]
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5-690
[ "You have arranged to Mr. Johnson on Wednesday. So I don't have to write to him, do I?", "There's no need to write to him." ]
5,959
4-525
[ "Hello?", "Hello. Is that Dr. Bean?", "Yes, it is.", "Dr. Bean, I'm making a survey for the National Research Company. I'd like to ask you a few questions about your health habits.", "OK.", "First question: How often do you take medicine?", "I sometimes take aspirin, but that's all.", "Do you take vit...
5,961
7-331
[ "Did it cost very much to stay overnight in the hotel?", "More than you would believe." ]
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4-982
[ "Do you know much about computers?", "Not a great deal. Why?", "I've been reading an article about computers. They are strange and are being used for almost everything.", "Yes. But have you learned how to use one?", "No. But I'm about to take a course on computers next term.", "That's good. You have to kn...
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4-810
[ "Hi, Jane. It's nice to see you again. I heard that you went to the United Kingdom during the vacation.", "Yes. I paid a visit to London and attended a summer course in English.", "Wow. It sounds so good. How long did you stay there?", "Well, I went there on July 5th and came back on August 15th.", "What ab...
5,968
4-111
[ "Does your class start at 8:00 every morning?", "No. On Wednesdays it starts at 9:00 and on Fridays at 10:00." ]
5,974
4-310
[ "Hello, Daisy. Are you sure that Thompson is in hospital?", "Yes. His sister Fiona told me that. She is going to the hospital to see him.", "Do you think I can go with her?", "I don't know. Why not ask her yourself?" ]
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12-499
[ "The film starts at eight o'clock.", "We still have 9 quarter." ]
5,976
13-203
[ "This shirt looks very nice. How much is it?", "It's eight dollars if you buy one. But you pay four dollars less if you buy two." ]
5,977
4-708
[ "Hey, Bob, what are you up to this weekend?", "Nothing in particular. Why? Do you have something in mind?", "Yeah. A friend of mine told me about a relatively new bar in the centre of town. It's called The Pharmacy and the decor is made of old medical stuff." ]
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[ "Why don't I take out the garbage?", "Please do. I haven't got time to do it yet." ]
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4-1142
[ "Have you ever been to Yellowstone National Park? My uncle is taking me there for the first time next weekend.", "No. My parents went there with my sister before I was born, though." ]
5,980
11-6
[ "Excuse me, is the meeting room on the fifth floor or the sixth floor?", "Oh no, it's on the fourth floor. This way, please." ]
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4-1433
[ "I'm sorry, the cake is late. We'll do better next time, I promise.", "Well, I'm sorry too. You have to take it back. The birthday party is over and we don't need the cake any more." ]
5,982
15-2
[ "You are late for work today, Mr. Brown. It's unusual.", "I'm sorry. There was something wrong with my bike." ]
5,983
4-55
[ "You see the list of books for this course?", "Yes, Dr. Downs said he expects us to have the first five on the list. He is going to discuss them in detail.", "Are you going to buy them?", "I don't know. These books are expensive. And I don't have a lot of money on me.", "How about sharing them with me?", ...
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12-173
[ "They are very nice shirts. How much are they?", "6.50 dollars for each. But 12 dollars for two. They are really nice." ]
5,987
4-59
[ "Linda, how are you getting along with the translation work?", "I have written and rewritten so much that I don't know if I'll ever get it finished." ]
5,988
7-185
[ "Henry, what do you like eating best, noodles, rice or spaghetti?", "You may not believe it, but I love rice.", "Really? Rice is what Chinese love, but you're not Chinese.", "Well, I spent fourteen years in a southern city in China. I didn't come to the US with my parents until I was fourteen years old." ]
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15-68
[ "I have seen the movie \"Superman\" three times. I still really enjoy it.", "That's nothing. I have seen it twice that often and my brother has seen it ten times." ]