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[ "So, Claire, you're into drama.", "Yes, I have a master's degree in drama and theater. At the moment, I'm hoping to get on to a PhD program.", "What excites you about drama?", "Well, I find it's a communicative way to study people and you learn how to read people in drama. So usually I can understand what peo...
[ "Mother has been away for days. She's coming back on July tenth, right?", "Well, she said she'd returned 2 days before that. But just this morning, she called to say that her work would keep her there for 4 more days." ]
[ "Listen, somebody's playing the piano.", "Yeah, it sounds nice, doesn't it? I wish I could play a musical instrument.", "Don't you play the violin?", "No, but my sister does." ]
[ "Let's eat out tonight.", "That's a good idea. How about an Italian meal?", "Good, I'd love to. What time shall we go?", "About 7:00 PM. I'll call you then." ]
[ "Alice, what's your favorite movie of the year twenty seventeen?", "I must say it's Wonder Woman. When the movie was released in June last year, my parents were eager to take me to see it.", "Why did your parents want to take you to watch it so much?", "They considered it quite a different movie. You know, it...
[ "Eat up the eggs and beef. You need your protein if you're going to be strong.", "What I need is a cake. If I eat one more egg, I'll go crazy." ]
[ "Hi, Lisa, I haven't seen you for a long time. Where have you been?", "I have been in New York for one year and just came back. I'll never forget the experience.", "You really have had a good time. Why did you go there?", "I went there to teach Chinese in a middle school. There I made friends with a math teac...
[ "The boys in this picture look awesome, Susan. Who are they?", "There are members of a band called R5. Their music is really popular right now online. I'm a big fan. This boy here is Ross and these here are Rocky, Riker and Rydel Lynch. Oh, and this is Ellington Ratliff.", "So who is this boy in the middle agai...
[ "Hello, Globe Hotel. Can I help you?", "Yes, I have a reservation from the eighteenth to the twenty-first July for a double room with bath and balcony. I would like to change it from the eighteenth to the twenty-third July." ]
[ "Hi Lisa, how's the new flat?", "It's great. But we haven't finished moving all our furniture yet. The leather sofa was too big for the living room, so it's in the dining room for now." ]
[ "Hello, this is Carl's garage, we found Mister Wood's wallet here after he left this morning.", "He has been wondering whether he has to go out to the bank and the post office. Thank you for calling.", "Not at all." ]
[ "Hey Ann, you know they're organizing a company basketball team. And I'm thinking about joining. What do you think?", "Have.", "Have? What do we have? I'm the star player in high school.", "Yeah, 25 years ago." ]
[ "Can you hear that? Someone is knocking at the door.", "Yeah. Why don't you go and have a look?" ]
[ "This winter holiday was especially long. What have you done Mike?", "Nothing special, I visited our teachers at the high school and read a couple of books, which I had been longing for. How about yours?", "You know, I like traveling, I made good use of this long vacation and enjoyed myself." ]
[ "Laura didn't pass the final exam in chemistry.", "She must be very sad.", "Her parents scolded her severely and she's very depressed now.", "At a time, like this, What she needs is a pat on the back rather than a blame." ]
[ "Hello, Betty! It's me, Tim! Am I calling at a bad time?", "No, not really.", "I have invited some of my friends to dinner at my house this evening. I thought maybe you'd like to come too.", "Well, that sounds good. But I'm afraid I've got to do some reading for my English course at home.", "Today is Friday...
[ "This is all your fault. This wouldn't have happened if you hadn't tried to give money to that policeman.", "Well, if you'd listen to me when I suggested asking someone for directions, we wouldn't have got lost in the first place, would we?", "Oh, go on, blame it all on me. You were the one who was driving when...
[ "I'd like to go to the cinema with you dad.", "Sorry honey. But this movie is intended for adults only.", "Really? If so I will go shopping instead.", "Good idea, you can prepare for our party." ]
[ "What's that smell? Are you making a chocolate cake? I smell something different. Pears?", "No, I'm making chocolate banana cookies. At first, I was going to use the oranges, but I think these will taste better." ]
[ "Could you bring me an English newspaper?", "Certainly, sir. I'll bring one as soon as possible. Would you like an evening newspaper tonight, too?", "No, that's alright. How much will it be?", "It's free, sir.", "Fine. Oh, would you get me some cigarettes as well, if that's not too much trouble?", "That's...
[ "Here's your key. Check out time is 12 noon. If you want to stay until 6:00 PM, it's another half day. After that, you have to pay for another night.", "Okay. When is your restaurant open?", "It's open from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM everyday." ]
[ "Mary, I heard that Sam is forming his own band. What's the name of the band?", "Stay Away from the World. It will be a great success. Sam is very good at playing the guitar." ]
[ "Hi Bob. Did you talk to all of the witnesses to the car accident?", "Yes, an old lady was standing on the street corner when the accident happened. She said that it was the red cars fault. It was driving very fast and then quickly stopped when the traffic light changed.", "What did the kids say?", "The kids ...
[ "Excuse me, but I think this seat, 16 C is mine.", "That's strange, mine is 16 C, too. And here is my ticket.", "Sorry ma'am, your train is G 80, this is G 96." ]
[ "I can't believe I'll have to spend the whole weekend working on this paper.", "Yeah, it's pretty tight.", "Maybe you could write mine for me, too.", "Not a chance. You won't learn anything if you don't do your own work." ]
[ "Where to, miss?", "Please drop me off at the Kings Department store.", "On the westside?", "No, the east side, near the post office." ]
[ "Dad, where are we going?", "First, we will go to the city center and stop for something to drink, then we will visit the University Museum.", "Where are we going to have a drink?", "There is a coffee shop round the corner. Can you see that big building at the end of the road?", "Yeah, I can see it.", "Th...
[ "I just bought a new dress. What do you think of it?", "You look really great in it. So are you going to a job interview or a party?", "No, I was invited to give a talk in my school.", "So how much did you pay for it?", "I pay just $70 for it. I saved $30.", "That's really a bargain.", "You're right. We...
[ "I hate my roommate! Look at this, all the dishes still on the table from last night, and her clothes. She never puts them in her closet, they're on the floor on the chair, everywhere!" ]
[ "Home at last! That was the last time we had a holiday in the Lake District.", "It was beautiful. At least, it didn't snow.", "I would have preferred snowed a constant rain. We had never seen the sun there." ]
[ "Excuse me how much are the tickets please?", "$10 for the NAND out, students go half price.", "Two student tickets and adult one please." ]
[ "What a boring movie! I don't think it is as good as the first one.", "You're right, although the first one is 30 years old now and the novel is even older.", "At least they kept all the original music." ]
[ "When do you think this train will arrive? It's 30 minutes late as it is.", "I have no idea. All I know was that I'm already late for my meeting. It's unusual though. I don't usually have a problem with this train." ]
[ "Your daughter is so cute. She reminds me of my little cousin, who is almost 1 year old. They both have really pretty hair. So, how old is she?", "Uh, my son is 1 and half.", "Oh, uh sorry about that.", "Don't worry about it." ]
[ "Should I take a taxi or a bus to the Town Center?", "You can take either. but the train goes directly there. It's cheaper, too.", "Thanks. I'll do that instead." ]
[ "Well, Lucy. Why do you look unhappy?", "Oh, Mike. I've made 3 bad mistakes so far this week. This morning I forgot to give a very important message to my father, so he got really angry with me.", "But you're usually very careful and never make mistakes. What's the matter with you?", "I'm very tired. I don't ...
[ "Of the two cars we have seen today, which one do you prefer?", "Well, the red one is more comfortable but costs much more, while the white one doesn't use much gas. As a lover of nature, I am surely going to choose the latter." ]
[ "Julia and I are driving downtown this afternoon. Want to come, Tom?", "Thanks, Kathy, but I've got to study. I'm way behind in maths." ]
[ "I wonder if you have some change, I want to make a call.", "I would like to lend you some change, but I only have 3 coins and I need them for my bus fare." ]
[ "Hi, Sam, can you help me this weekend? I need help moving a new sofa into my house.", "Hey, Jennifer, no problem. I'm free this weekend and my truck is great for moving stuff. Where did you get the sofa?", "My friend Jack is moving next week, but his new apartment is very small. So he is giving me his sofa.", ...
[ "How did you meet Alice?", "Well, we picked the same clothes at the same time in a shop yesterday. Then we had a talk and found out that we went to the same school and had lunch in the same restaurant." ]
[ "I'll order a burger and some dessert. What about you?", "I'll go for a pizza. I've been thinking about it all day long." ]
[ "James is going out on his boat next weekend, and he invited us to go with him.", "But I have tickets to a baseball game." ]
[ "I'm expecting to go abroad shortly, so I am very anxious to learn a (?) English to get along by myself.", "It's awful to visit a foreign country without being able to use the language." ]
[ "Ted, it's really you. I just can not believe it. You've really put on some weight.", "Yeah, that's true. Actually I'm losing weight now. Now I go to the gym at least 3 times a week. So how have you been?", "Not bad. I've changed my job, you know. Now I'm not as busy as before, and I spend more time hanging out...
[ "Hey, Kathy. Nice to see you. I just had the worst weekend of my life up in California's wine country. It rained the whole time. How was your weekend?", "I saw Beyonce and Jay-Z in concert together. It cost about $200, but it was worth every penny." ]
[ "I like to buy a new watch. Can you help me?", "Why don't you buy a clock? Then you can save a lot of money.", "That's a good idea." ]
[ "Nice to meet you, Peter.", "Welcome to my home. Come in, please.", "Who is the man I met at the gate a moment ago?", "Do you mean the man wearing a pair of sunglasses? He is my neighbor. We have been neighbors for 20 years.", "Really? I haven't met him before, though I have been here several times.", "He...
[ "It's raining again. Tom, bring me the umbrella.", "Well, mom. I'm sorry to tell you that I left it on the bus.", "Again? Don't you know that umbrella is expensive? You always leave our umbrellas on the bus, don't you?", "I'm sorry, mom. I won't let it happen again.", "It's no use saying sorry. You should b...
[ "May I borrow your phone? My battery is dead.", "Sure.", "I need to make a call to my wife to let her know my boss had me work late.", "OK, but please hurry. My taxi will be coming soon." ]
[ "Welcome to Danny's, may I take your order please?", "Yeah, I'd like a turkey sandwich.", "Alright, do you want cheese on your sandwich?", "Yes, please and I'd like some other things to go with a sandwich for lunch.", "Of course, you have your choice of soup or a salad and a medium drink.", "What is the s...
[ "The children have been playing in the mountains for a long time. Why haven't they come back? I am really worried about them.", "Look at the sky. Black clouds are gathering and strong winds are blowing. It seems a heavy rain will fall soon.", "They haven't brought anything to protect themselves. They will be ca...
[ "Darling, I've been thinking. You know Jane and Robert who just moved in next door have just had a baby girl. I really think we ought to get them some sort of present.", "You're right. Have you got anything in mind?", "Why don't we get the baby a nice little dress? I was in mother care the other day and they ha...
[ "How often do you exercise? Do you play any sports?", "I do sports at school, that's about 3 hours every week. But that's all. I don't do any sports outside of school.", "Not even any cycling or walking?", "Very rarely. Because my mom takes me to school in the car.", "Did you know that doing jobs around the...
[ "Hi, what's the homework for the literature class? I missed it today.", "We're supposed to read chapter 4.", "Great. I have read it when I was studying in the library last night.", "Wow, lucky you. You can watch the football match tonight.", "That is right." ]
[ "Ted are you going to Paris tonight?", "Yes, my flight takes off at 7:00 PM.", "Will you go to the airport directly?", "No, I'll go home first? I have to pack some clothes." ]
[ "Could you come and help me repair the computer, Noel? I can't go on the Internet.", "You have to install an anti-virus software on your computer. If not, your computer will be attacked by viruses." ]
[ "Hello, this is Canon Camera Company in Beijing. Good morning. What can I do for you?", "Well, I am making this phone call to complain about a digital camera made by your company.", "What is the problem with it?", "The screen always goes black.", "Could you tell me how long this has been happening?", "It ...
[ "Hi, John. What are your plans for the weekend?", "Huh? My plans? Nothing really. Probably read some books or play on my computer. Why?", "Well, I want to invite you to my home for dinner. So we can get to know each other better.", "You want to invite me to dinner? But we've been in the same class for the pas...
[ "You're watching TV again Peter.", "I have washed all the bowls and plates.", "But you haven't watered the flowers or fed the birds.", "I'm sorry. I forgot, I will do it now.", "Your dad just did that for you.", "Oh that was really nice of him. Well mom, I turned on the TV only because I want to know the ...
[ "Look, it's going to pour. You'd better put your bike in the garage.", "Why bother? It's been through a lot worse than it still works fine." ]
[ "Would you like something to drink? I have soda, coffee and orange juice.", "Thank you and I prefer orange juice." ]
[ "Todd, I heard you are from San Francisco. How is the weather there?", "Well, the best time of the year is probably in September, it rains a lot from November to March next year.", "So how's the living there?", "It's really expensive. Because there are lots of really big rich companies like Facebook, Google, ...
[ "I've got some good news.", "Did you get a promotion?", "Better than that, my wife is pregnant.", "That's great news. You've been looking forward to being a father for two years, right?" ]
[ "Hello, Mike. It's Caroline here. I've just been reading a paper and I found a job advertised in it that I think will be perfect for you.", "Oh, what's the job?", "The company want a marketing manager. Isn't that the kind of thing you're looking for?", "Yes. Does it say what kind of job it is?", "The main t...
[ "Hello Tom, do you mean your going away?", "Oh yes, I've booked the ticket and it's time for me to go back home.", "Well, how long have you been in China?", "I've been here for 2 years.", "Did you enjoy your stay?", "Yes, indeed. I should say. I've had a wonderful time over the past 2 years. You and Xiao ...
[ "So what kind of career would you like to have?", "Well, I'm not sure exactly. Being a writer could be interesting.", "I guess so, though I'm sure I wouldn't like it, because it would require spending a lot of time alone and always sitting down.", "What do you want to do then?", "Well, I'd love to work as a...
[ "Ross, you look so worried. What happened?", "Well. I wanted to get into Mister Will's class that I just found out that there are too many people on the waiting list. I guess my chances are probably small.", "Don't worry, everything will workout just fine." ]
[ "Jody, I'm looking for a keyboard player, and a guitarist for my new band. Do you still play the guitar?", "Oh, I gave up a long time ago. I'm having lessons on the drums." ]
[ "What are you doing this weekend, Mark?", "Well, I wanted to go to the mountains or the forest, but I've got no one to go with.", "I'm going to the river Do you want to come with me?", "I'd love to, thanks." ]
[ "Hey, sorry. The meeting ran late. What is this?", "Someone in the club gave me this. It's an invitation from a tennis club in Sweden.", "Sweden? Why did he give it to you?", "He wants me to join. A lot of people who joined ended up becoming professional tennis players.", "Oh, that's amazing. You have to do...
[ "Lucy, I'm terribly sorry to hear your mother was seriously ill.", "Don't worry so much, grampa. She is much better now." ]
[ "What would you like? Pizza, sandwich, hotdog, fried rice? We do everything.", "Takeaway fried rice sounds good.", "OK. Fried.", "No. On second thought, I'll have a tomato sandwich." ]
[ "Hi, Mary, how are you doing?", "Fine. What happened to you yesterday? I didn't see you in class.", "Oh, I overslept as usual, what went on anyway?", "Mister Smith wants to see you in his office." ]
[ "Is Mr Black new here?", "Yes.", "Do you like him?", "Yes, we rarely miss any of his lectures. He's got a good voice. And he often sings to us." ]
[ "Professor Donald, are you giving your advanced geology course again next semester?", "Yes, that is what I am planning to do.", "I was wondering if I could enroll in it. I know it's a graduate course and I am only a junior, but…", "Aren't you a bit young? I've allowed qualified seniors to take the course an...
[ "Hello professor Dennis. I read in the University newspaper, they were looking for a student to work as a language laboratory assistant.", "Yes, we are are. Are you interested in the job?", "I think so. But before I apply could you tell me more about the work?", "Well most of lessons are on cassette tapes, th...
[ "I'm going to Australia next year. Aren't you from Australia, Beth?", "Actually I'm from New Zealand.", "Oh, I didn't know that. So what's it look like there?", "Oh, it's beautiful. There are lots of farms and it's very mountainous.", "Really? How high are the mountains?", "Well, the highest one is Mount ...
[ "Hi, what will you do with your broken cellphone?", "I'll throw it away. I don't need it anymore.", "Don't throw away electronic waste carelessly. It's dangerous to the environment.", "You mean I should keep these useless things at home.", "I'm not saying that. But do you know that every year a lot of usele...
[ "Excuse me. Can you tell me the way to the Main Square?", "Oh, it's far from here. You may get there by taxi." ]
[ "How do you like your English lessons, Lilei?", "Well, I'm enjoying them, but they are not easy.", "What do you find difficult?", "Lots of things, especially learning new words, I try my best to speak English. Although I sometimes make mistakes in pronunciation.", "Do you read many books in English?", "No...
[ "Hi, Megan. How are you? Have you seen the doctor?", "No, it's not about me. It's about Bonzo.", "What happened?", "I was playing football with Bonzo in the garden, and the ball went over the garden into the road. When Bonzo was running after it, he got hit by a car.", "Oh, no! Didn't the drivers see Bonzo?...
[ "I wonder if Simon will be here by 8:00, he supposed to be.", "His wife said he left at 7:30, so he should be here by 8:10 at the latest." ]
[ "Tony, thank you for bringing those old coins today, they really helped to bring our history class to life.", "You're welcome, Miss.", "Don't forget to take them home with you tonight." ]
[ "I saw an ad for a medical assistant job the other day and I thought you should apply. Or did you say you wanted something more related to technology?", "I'm actually looking for a job in education. Medicine and technology don't interest me much." ]
[ "Hi, you look excited. What happened?", "It's a lucky day for me. I not only got a chance to see the CBA, but get the ticket of Disneyland. And the most important thing to me is that a singing contest will be held in our school soon. I plan to take part in it.", "Great! You have a good voice. By the way, are th...
[ "Are you still learning Chinese?", "Yes, but I don't have enough time for it. I have so many other things to do every day.", "It is the same with me. I can read Chinese now but I still find it difficult to speak Chinese and I don't always understand people when they speak Chinese to me.", "We don't hear Chine...
[ "Mister Black, your student Tony shows create enthusiasm for musical instrument.", "I only wish he showed half as much for his English lessons." ]
[ "How much is the entrance fee to you know zoo?", "The fee is $30.", "Is that for adults or children?", "That's for adults. The price for students is $20, then for children under 12 it's free." ]
[ "It was the third time Roger had phoned me to say he had a new job. It was so surprising.", "It's difficult to keep a young man in one job for life nowadays. Well, times are changing." ]
[ "You played online games in class. What's your excuse this time?", "Well, I was searching for information on physics.", "Oh yes?" ]
[ "I'm so excited.", "Any good news?", "Jimmy and I got the chance to visit New York with another 3 people for free." ]
[ "Universal Travel Agency, may I help you?", "Yes, my husband and I want to take a vacation to an island somewhere. Do you have any places to recommend?", "Certainly, off the top of my head. I would suggest the island of Bali.", "Why Bali?", "At this time of year. Most places have a lot of rain, but it is th...
[ "I wonder if there is a service charge for our meal?", "I think so. The menu says the service charge is 10%. Question, how much is the service charge if the food costs $50?" ]
[ "Hey young lady, get back here and have some breakfast.", "Dan, I don't have time I'll be late for school." ]
[ "Thanks for meeting with me today.", "Well. We're trying to finish interviews today. We need a roommate by the first of next month.", "OK. So how many of you live here?", "There are 3 of us. Mary and Rob are both nursing students. I graduated last year and I'm working in a bank.", "Oh, good. I'm a student a...
[ "Oh, it's so hot. May I turn on the air conditioner?", "Sorry, the air conditioner is broken. How about an electric fan or just using some paper to fan yourself.", "Oh, an electric fan, please." ]
[ "If I were you, I'd take the bus to work. Driving during rush hour is terrible.", "But by the time the bus gets to my stop, there aren't any seats left." ]
[ "I'm really concerned about these new hotel development. The first issue is that they were have to cut down the trees in the area.", "Yes, but I think that is unavoidable, besides, think of all the jobs that it will bring to the area." ]
[ "I hear there is a good Japanese restaurant, should we go there for lunch?", "Yes, but it's my treat this time." ]