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[
"Well, that was delicious, Bobby.Here is my share.",
"It's no need to do that, Kathy. I told you it was my treat."
] |
[
"I think I need a new cellphone.",
"Why? Doesn't it pick up a signal anymore?",
"No, and the display works only part of the time.",
"Did you check the battery?",
"No, I thought they were good forever."
] |
[
"Why has Jerry been acting so mean to everyone?",
"I don't know, but I'm sick of it.",
"Me too. I'm going to say something to him.",
"Let me know what he says."
] |
[
"Sir, I'm in a rush to get to Chicago, but I can't see the timetable clearly.",
"I'll read it for you. The 9:10 AM train is going to Chicago. The 9:40 AM train is going to Boston. Oh madam, it's 9:20 now!"
] |
[
"Have you seen any good movies lately?",
"Yes, actually I just saw Heidi.",
"What is it about?",
"A young girl and her grandfather in Switzerland. It takes place in the late eighteen hundreds.",
"That's not a new movie. Now I remember I saw that when I was little.",
"It's a remake. It's much more realisti... |
[
"Nice weather. Jim, would you like to go to the shopping mall with me?",
"OK. My little sister's birthday is just around the corner. I'm going to buy a coat or a school bag for her."
] |
[
"Doctor Wilson, can I talk to you for a minute?",
"Sure, Fred. What is it?",
"I'm worried about my grade in your English Class. I really want an A, but.",
"I see. Well, it might be hard for you to get an A. So far, you have a B average. You would need a 97 or 98 on your final exam to get an A. Do you think yo... |
[
"Hey, what's this?",
"Oh, It's that show where they have to answer questions about the biggest natural wonders. Last week, I may want to trip to Egypt to visit the pyramids.",
"The pyramids? We studied those in school. Let's watch and see when they get to go this week.",
"Oh, wait a minute. That's the same gu... |
[
"Would you please tell me something about your best holiday, Jason?",
"Well, it was my trip to Nepal. We went there 10 years ago, walking in the mountains for 20 days.",
"That's a long time. How far did you walk everyday?",
"15 kilometers or so. We had to climb up and down a lot everyday. At times, it was har... |
[
"I've heard the company is sending you to Germany for the new project!",
"Yes, it's been a long time since I was there, so I guess it's time to practice my German."
] |
[
"Hi, Henry, I heard you've traveled a lot recently.",
"Yeah, I just came back from Africa.",
"Well, I really envy you.",
"You won't, if you know how tiring it was. Now I just want to take a break, a long break."
] |
[
"Excuse me, could you tell me the way to the library?",
"It's over there, across from the street."
] |
[
"Oh, hey, Mike. Did you go to the gym? Sam said he was going and wanted to go to that new restaurant with you afterwards.",
"I saw him at the gym. But I wasn't hungry afterwards, so we decided to go to the movies instead."
] |
[
"What did you get for your birthday Lucy?",
"I got a lot of cards from my friends and a new CD from my sister. But the one I like the most was from my mom, a new bike."
] |
[
"Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the National Museum?",
"Sure. Take the number 7 bus at the street corner down there. Get off the main road or take a taxi if you like.",
"How long does it take to get there?",
"About 15 minutes on foot and less time by bus and less time by taxi.",
"Thank you very ... |
[
"Do you know why Thursday is called Thursday?",
"Huh? What are you talking about?",
"OK. Let me put my question this way. Do you know who Thor is?",
"Thor? You mean the god in Norse mythology.",
"Correct. So Thursday actually is Thor's day in memory of the god of Thunder.",
"That's new to me. What about W... |
[
"When does the next bus leave for New York?",
"Buses leave for New York every 30 minutes. You just missed the 9:30 bus by 5 minutes."
] |
[
"Are you going to take part in the school singing contest?",
"No, I don't think so.",
"Why not? You have a great voice and you sing at her local community center every Sunday, don't you?",
"Thanks, well. Yes, I do sing at the community center, but that is with a whole bunch of other people. I get really nervo... |
[
"I wonder if Jennie will be here by 2:30 PM.",
"Her father said she left home at 1:30 PM. It usually takes her half an hour to come to our place."
] |
[
"Who wrote this? It's completely wrong.",
"What do you mean?",
"Just look at it. The accident wasn't on Thursday. It was on Tuesday. The accident happened at lunch time. Really you should remember the fact. It was a girl not a boy lying on the road and she hadn't tripped over anything. She had just slipped beca... |
[
"I had no idea the countryside was so noisy!",
"It's usually very quiet in the North Carolina Mountains, Kathy. But this is the year of our 17-year bird calls.",
"You mean it's only noisy right now for me and it won't be like this again until 2034?",
"Well, it's not all summer long. They just come out when th... |
[
"I'm now at the airport to meet Mr. Dale, who is arriving at 3:00 PM. There will be some calls for me while I'm away. So please take a message.",
"Certainly. What time will you be back?",
"Well, if the plane arrives on time, and then I'll be back around 5:30 PM.",
"If there is some urgent business, how can I ... |
[
"Would it be possible to schedule the lecture for tomorrow morning? I need to reserve a big lecture hall in advance today.",
"That won't work, the CEO can't spare time for tomorrow."
] |
[
"I'd like to make a long distance call.",
"Alright. May I have the telephone number you are calling and your room number please?"
] |
[
"What would you like to buy for the office party? How about those great pairs of boots?",
"No. I can wear my black high heels.",
"Then something else? A bag maybe, or jewelry?",
"I was thinking of the latter."
] |
[
"Liz, congratulations on your anniversary! Are you looking forward to your trip to Hawaii with your husband?",
"Yes, of course. We'll be there for a whole week. I was excited to eat seafood and go hiking, but I'm actually more interested in relaxing by the water all day."
] |
[
"How about going for a bike ride?",
"Sure, where?",
"Let's call Harry and ask him. He always knows the best places to go.",
"That's a good idea. I'll get ready."
] |
[
"Are you looking at some funny pictures? You've been laughing all this time.",
"I was watching a video on YouTube. It was really funny.",
"What's it about?",
"It was a news reporter reporting a story about an old man who lives under a big tree.",
"How could that be funny?",
"Well, as he was reporting the ... |
[
"Can you please tell me how to get on the freeway from here? I think I took a wrong turn back there and now I'm lost.",
"Sure, just take a left and you will see signs telling you which way to go."
] |
[
"Excuse me Madam, can you tell me how to get to Sun College? I'm walking.",
"Well, I think the simplest way for you is to go up to main street over there, turn left on main street and keep going for about 20 minutes. When you get to water square, turn right, keep on past the mass hospital to the end of the road, ... |
[
"Why were you talking to that guy just now? He looks kind of strange.",
"Oh, the guy in the hat? That's my professor. I was just asking him about our test tomorrow.",
"OK. It looked like you were giving money to a homeless guy for a second."
] |
[
"Excuse me, we're doing a survey on the free time habits of British people. Can I ask you a few questions?",
"Sure.",
"Thanks. Right, first question. How often do you go to a bar or a pub?",
"Oh, not very often. I don't drink, but I sometimes go with friends.",
"Ok, do you do any sport?",
"Yes, I go swimm... |
[
"Wait. What are you doing with that soft tomato?",
"I'm throwing it away.",
"I'll take it, and I'll take that hard bread, too.",
"Stop, you can't get that out of the trash.",
"I'm trying to do my part to reduce food waste. And these vegetables are still OK to eat.",
"Fine, but they've been thrown away.",
... |
[
"Could you tell me how I can get to the bookstore?",
"Well, turn left here and it is just between the supermarket and a kindergarten."
] |
[
"Look at those beautiful birds over there, I think you can teach them to talk.",
"But look at the price. I'd rather have a cat."
] |
[
"Hey Penny. Have you had a good week? How did your exam go last Tuesday?",
"Fine, thanks Richard. I did a lot of revision for it. Some of my friends complained the paper was difficult, but I thought it was fair."
] |
[
"I can't decide whether to go to university or get a job. What do you think?",
"Well, if I were you, I'd go on studying.",
"But I don't even know what to study.",
"If I had the chance again, I'd study computer. You're good at science subject.",
"That's what my parents want me to do.",
"You should take the... |
[
"So I should pay $10 for these 2 cakes right?",
"Actually you can save $2, Miss. We're giving a discount today."
] |
[
"Hello, this is Mary.",
"Hello, this is John speaking. Can I speak to your husband Peter?",
"Sorry, John. He is at work now. He will be home for lunch though."
] |
[
"Are there running groups in this neighborhood? I've been wanting to run in the mornings, but I don't like to do it alone.",
"Yeah, there is a group that meets at the park a few blocks from the university. They meet every Sunday morning.",
"I should join them. I wonder how far they run.",
"They usually run to... |
[
"Who is it?",
"It's me, Tom. Sorry to trouble you, Tracy. But I just ran out of oil. I'm cooking dinner. Could you lend me some?",
"Yeah, no problem."
] |
[
"I want to see the manager.",
"I am the manager, madam. Did you buy the radio here?",
"Of course I bought it here. Look! you turn it on, but nothing happens."
] |
[
"What's the best way to downtown?",
"If you're in a hurry, you should take a taxi, but it's very expensive.",
"I'm in no particular hurry.",
"Well, take a bus then, it will cost you only about $5.",
"That's a good idea."
] |
[
"Have you seen Kate recently, Vicki?",
"Yes, I have. I saw her a couple of days ago. She hasn't been very well in the last couple of weeks.",
"Has she seen a doctor since she's been ill?",
"Yes, she has. The doctor told her to take it easy for a while, but she hasn't been taking his advice. She's as busy as u... |
[
"I heard you had a car accident. Did you get hurt?",
"I'm alright, but it's going to cost me a fortune to get my car fixed.",
"Why not buy a new one."
] |
[
"You play really well. How often do you play tennis?",
"About once a week? What about you?",
"Me? Just 3 or 4 times a year."
] |
[
"Frank, do you hear that strange noise?",
"Yes, I noticed it a while ago. It seems to be coming from the engine.",
"What should we do?",
"I don't know. Perhaps we should slow down and stop at the next parking lot to see what the matter is.",
"OK. Let's do that.",
"Oh, it is red hot! We have run out of wat... |
[
"Hello Brian speaking",
"Hi Brian, it's Mary here. Hope I haven't troubled you at such a time.",
"No no. I was just watching TV.",
"Oh good. Did you have a good weekend?",
"Yeah, it was good. I went to the cinema with some friends yesterday. What about you?",
"Not too bad. Hey actually I'm calling because... |
[
"Excuse me. I'd like to change this blue jacket I bought last week, for that black one.",
"The blue one is $19 and the black, $50."
] |
[
"Did the train to Shanghai leave 10 minutes ago?",
"That's right. It's now a quarter past 11."
] |
[
"So, what should we take?",
"I'm going to take my guitar.",
"Great! And I'm going to take my CD player.",
"You'd better take lots of music. We've got a 4 hour drive with just mom and dad.",
"Yeah. I don't know why they want to go camping anyway. Boring.",
"It sure is and we're missing the baseball game on... |
[
"Can you help me out? I'm trying to find the Xingfu Hotel?",
"Turn right at the second traffic light. It's next to the hospital."
] |
[
"You have listened to these songs for 3 hours. Wow! You are really crazy about music.",
"Sort of. I can always find peace in music, which is missing in the world full of challenges."
] |
[
"Hi, Bob. Come in! This is my new office.",
"Wow, it's great. There's so much furniture, a sofa, arm chair.",
"How about my desk? Isn't it beautiful?",
"Yes, look at that. Is that a new computer?",
"Yes, it is. The latest model.",
"But there aren't any windows here.",
"No, no. There are some windows. Th... |
[
"Hey, Lucy, I want to go swimming this weekend. Do you want to come with me?",
"Jack and I plan to go for a hike in the mountains."
] |
[
"Is dad taking us to the museum this week, Steve?",
"Yeah, Amy. He's working on Wednesday and Friday but he's off on Thursday, so we're going then."
] |
[
"Hello, can I book 2 single rooms facing the sea?",
"Sorry, but this is a restaurant.",
"Is this 64678789?",
"No, it's 64668789."
] |
[
"What is the biggest holiday that your family celebrates? For my family, it's the New Year.",
"That is a big one for us, too. But even more important our birthdays.",
"Oh, Why is that?",
"I think my grandparents started the tradition. They met and got married when they were older. They thought they would not ... |
[
"You look so excited. What happened?",
"Ah ha. I had a really great shopping trip with some friends today.",
"Oh my God! So many things! Are you going to open a beauty salon?"
] |
[
"Hi Jim, I haven't seen you for several days. Have you moved into your new house already?",
"Yes, and I'm so excited about it.",
"Why are you so excited?",
"I used to live in a small cold room all the year round, but now things have completely changed."
] |
[
"Ticket prices have certainly gone up.",
"Yes, but I really need a break.",
"Would you like something to eat while we watch the movie?",
"Sure. What do they have?",
"It looks like the standard popcorn and soda, but there's also ice cream, hot dogs, coffee and so on.",
"I am crazy for chocolate. But I shou... |
[
"Tom, would you come here to help me clean the dining room? Your sister is busy in the garden.",
"Sorry, Mom. I'm doing my homework now."
] |
[
"Can you take me to the fairy lands restaurant quickly? I'm already 5 minutes late.",
"I'll try, but the traffic is so heavy, it would take at least another 15 minutes."
] |
[
"Hey Roy. I've been thinking for a long time.",
"Oh yeah. About what, Cindy?",
"About the future. About what I want to be.",
"Em, I'm sure there are a lot of things that you can do, like doctor, professor, hostess.",
"Em, maybe. I'd like a job in which I can often travel.",
"Well, what about being an air ... |
[
"I can't wait until my birthday this weekend.",
"Me too. Are you having a giant cake this year?",
"Yes, and hopefully I get a lot of gifts. My parents have planned out the whole party already, and I know my friends are preparing to give me a big surprise."
] |
[
"Dad come and sit here.",
"Oh good. We can watch the races together!",
"Yes. look! There's William!",
"Where?",
"There! He's running in this race. He's the boy with the red shorts.",
"Oh yes, he can run very fast. He's going to win, I think. Who's the boy with dark hair? He's coming second in the race.",
... |
[
"Hello.",
"Hi, I've just been to collect your new basketball shirts from the school.",
"Yeah, what do they look like?",
"I don't know if you like them as much as last seasons. You had white ones then remember? And the yellow picture on it made it easy to see you guys on the basketball field, didn't it? But th... |
[
"My watch says it's 20 to 2 already. What's the time by your watch, sir?",
"Let me see, it's 1:30 in the afternoon.",
"Where are my noodles then? I've been sitting here for 20 minutes according to your watch.",
"I'm so sorry. I'll check. It must be ready now."
] |
[
"I just received a beautiful Mother's Day gift from our son.",
"What did he give you this year?",
"He drew a picture and wrote I love you on it, it was really moving. It's hard to believe he's already 9 years old now. Do you want to have a look at the picture?",
"Oh yes, please.",
"Here, isn't he good at dr... |
[
"Good morning, doctor Brown.",
"Hello, Mrs Smith, who's your visitor?",
"Oh, this is my daughter, Kate. She's a writer and her husband is a teacher."
] |
[
"Well, I think maybe you could watch me play basketball tomorrow afternoon.",
"I'd love to but I have to go to the dentist."
] |
[
"Excuse me, could you tell me where the big theater is, please?",
"Sure. Just walk down the road, take the first turning at the barbershop and you will see a post office on the right. Walk 10 minutes and you will see the theater."
] |
[
"My parents give me 300 yuan each month.",
"300 Yuan? That's 150 yuan more than I get from my parents."
] |
[
"I'm thinking of giving up the painting course. I'm simply not making any progress.",
"It's hard to see progress in such a short time. Would you try a little longer?"
] |
[
"Hi, Mark! Have you finished the math yet?",
"Yeah, it was really difficult.",
"Well, I've got 2 free tickets for the Muse Concert. I wonder if you want to go this Saturday.",
"Oh yeah! What time does it start?",
"It starts at 8:00 so I'll call for you around 7:00.",
"Could we make it a little later? I'll... |
[
"How long will it take me to get there?",
"I'm not sure, but I think an hour is more than enough."
] |
[
"Excuse me, do you have a few minutes? I work for the Star Bookstore, and we are doing a survey about people's reading habits. I want to ask you a couple of questions.",
"Yes, alright. What would you like to know?",
"Well, what kinds of books do you prefer to read?",
"Hmm, I absolutely love adventure stories ... |
[
"I can't sleep.",
"What's wrong dear?",
"I don't know. I just can't sleep.",
"Is there anything bothering you?",
"Maybe. I have a test on Friday and I'm worried I won't get a good grade.",
"Well. You have a few days left the study. Is there anything I can do to help?",
"Yeah. Can you help me understand ... |
[
"Hello, Universal Export Shanghai. May I help you?",
"Good morning. This is Ryan Jacob from New York office. May I speak to David Parker please?",
"Certainly, Mr.Jacob. Can you please hold for a moment?",
"Thank you.",
"I am sorry to keep you waiting, Mr.Jacob. Mr.Parker apologizes for not being able to spe... |
[
"May I help you sir?",
"Yes, I'd like to order a cheese burger and a small cake."
] |
[
"You've called her apartment furnished, haven't you?",
"Yes, I bought some used furniture in the Sunday market, and it was a real bargain."
] |
[
"The pen costs 98 yuan, but I don't have so much money on me.",
"Don't worry. I'll give you a 20% discount."
] |
[
"Sir, I'm afraid we don't have a reservation for you.",
"But my wife said she had reserved a room for me here. I called her from the airport this morning just before I got on the plane."
] |
[
"Good news.",
"What's it?",
"The IOC President Thomas Bach announced the winner just now.",
"What winner?",
"Sally Bookworm. Beijing's got the right to host the twenty fourth Winter Olympic Games in 2022."
] |
[
"How much is this book?",
"That's $12.50.",
"OK. I'll take it and here is $20.",
"Thank you, here is $7.50 back."
] |
[
"Hello Martin, long time no see. I heard you went to France to study, how was that?",
"I was only there for a year, then I took a year off to travel around Europe.",
"Where did you go?",
"I went to Switzerland first and then Germany in Austria. I was planning to end my trip in Italy, but it didn't work out.",... |
[
"Hey, Adam. I'm worried about my sister, Alice. She's in college and has just declared art as her major.",
"Why does that worry you? I've seen her paintings. She's very talented in art.",
"I know, but I'm afraid that once she graduates, she won't be able to make ends meet. It is said that most artists only make... |
[
"Did you buy anything in town yesterday?",
"Yes, look at my beautiful green sweater and I bought this amazing red leather bag and a new skirt.",
"Who is that it? It's a lovely blue color.",
"Yeah."
] |
[
"I notice an article in the newspaper about the problem of rapid growth of cities in America. I was wondering do you Americans carry out a birth control policy? Can Americans have as many children as they want?",
"Yes, sir. We can have as many as we want, but most people decide to have only one or 2, and some peo... |
[
"I need to take a shower. I was working in the garden all day today and I'm really dirty.",
"Well, I'm going to wash the dog first. You will have to wait.",
"Oh, I'll watch TV for a while then."
] |
[
"Nina, what about going to the bar with us tonight? We can have some great fun there.",
"Don't you think that everything there cause too much."
] |
[
"Good afternoon, what's the matter?",
"I'm afraid I'm not feeling well, I had a pretty high fever this morning."
] |
[
"Alice, do you play cards?",
"No, I don't play any card games or ball games. It's too hard. But I'm really interested in playing chess."
] |
[
"Hello, may I speak to Mr Brown?",
"I'm sorry, he's out for lunch. Would you like to leave a message?",
"Uh, what time do you expect him back?",
"Say in half an hour.",
"Thank you. I'll try back later."
] |
[
"Jane, you won't be able to get to the airport in time to catch the 10:00 o'clock flight if you don't hurry up.",
"I realize that now. I'll have to get my ticket changed."
] |
[
"Do you want to get some lunch with me?",
"Sure. You mean from the coffee shop in the mall?",
"I eat there every day. Let's eat somewhere else for a change. I was thinking of Romano's. And don't worry, today it's on me. I got a reward from my boss for my good work.",
"Great. That's very kind of you. We'll tak... |
[
"Why are you so excited, Edward? Is there anything happy?",
"Of course. Not only happy, but also meaningful. I took the subway to school this morning. Iin the subway station, I saw one novel lying on a seat there and another near the elevator.",
"Really? They must have been put there by someone for sharing.",
... |
[
"That looks nice. I'll have a cheeseburger and fries.",
"Anything to drink?",
"A chocolate milkshake.",
"That'll be $2.75."
] |
[
"Do we have a physics exam next Monday?",
"Yes, you need to spend more time on your study. Remember how poor you did in the last exam, hum?"
] |
[
"Peter, I'd like to invite you and your wife to my birthday party tomorrow evening. I'm also going to invite Rose, Maggie, Jessica and her husband.",
"Thank you very much Linda, but I heard Rose has gone to Holland on a business trip."
] |
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