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train_11901 | Pierson: Do you have the day off today? How come you're not at work now?
Kassandra: I don't have the day off. Our labor union is staging a nationwide strike today, all of the workers in our department are supporting the labor union by participating and not going in to work this week.
Pierson: Are you serious? Why would they have to go to such extreme measures like a strike? Doesn't your company have a pretty good corporate image? I'll bet the folks at headquarters are going nuts over something as serious as a strike. . .
Kassandra: It happens quite often, actually. Whenever there arises a dispute between the union and the executive group, the first thing they do is to call a strike. Usually it only lasts a day or two before both sides can come to an agreement and we start work again. Anyhow, it's a nice, unanticipated holiday. . . | Kassandra's labor union is staging a nationwide strike. Pierson's astonished because Kassandra's company has a good corporate image. Kassandra tells Pierson they'll start working when the union and the executive group come to an agreement. |
train_11902 | Hercule: Would you please teach me how to use the computer?
Micky: Sure, let's take a look at the menu first.
Hercule: Do I have to turn on the computer?
Micky: yes, we can look at the computer and computer menu at the same time. And this will help us understand both better.
Hercule: What should I learn first?
Micky: Right now I'll teach you to open files, save files and copy files. Are you ready?
Hercule: I am ready I am going to get, let's start! | Micky's teaching Hercule how to use the computer. |
train_11903 | Aina: Excuse me. What's the time difference between Beijing and San Francisco?
Sigfrid: 16 hours. Beijing is 16 hours ahead.
Aina: Are we losing or gaining a day on the way to America?
Sigfrid: We are gaining a day.
Aina: So does it mean we're arriving on the same day?
Sigfrid: That's right. | Sigfrid tells Aina the time difference between Beijing and San Francisco. |
train_11904 | Paolo: I need order in the court!
Eloise: I am ready to make my plea.
Paolo: What do you plead?
Eloise: I plead not guilty.
Paolo: All the evidence indicates that you are guilty.
Eloise: I realize that, but I am not guilty.
Paolo: Is that right?
Eloise: I had nothing to do with the crime that was committed.
Paolo: Who is the guilty party?
Eloise: I'll tell you if you let me go.
Paolo: I'd be glad to make a deal with you.
Eloise: I am willing to tell you that information. | Eloise pleads not guilty but the evidence indicates the opposite. Eloise'll tell Paolo the truth if Paolo lets Eloise go. |
train_11905 | Abbie: What is your case against the police?
Lenny: They arrested me for nothing.
Abbie: What do you mean?
Lenny: They weren't supposed to arrest me.
Abbie: Didn't they let you go?
Lenny: They didn't let me go until the next morning.
Abbie: So they kept you at the station?
Lenny: They sure did.
Abbie: Did they tell you why they arrested you?
Lenny: I matched the description of a robbery suspect.
Abbie: I understand.
Lenny: I want to take them to court. | The police arrested Lenny because Lenny matched the description of a robbery suspect. Lenny wants to take the police to court. |
train_11906 | Ravi: So the apartment comes unfurnished?
Quinton: This one is. I have another one that's furnished, but I'm not sure you'll like the furniture.
Ravi: We have tons of furniture. What we need are air conditioners.
Quinton: This building is only four years old. It was built with central air.
Ravi: Just like in the States! That's perfect!
Quinton: And I recently bought an American-style washer and dryer. Come and see. | Ravi wants an apartment with air conditioners. Quinton is showing Ravi an apartment built with central air. |
train_11907 | Adolphus: Where are you employed?
Natalee: I have been employed as a secretary at a trading company.
Adolphus: What do you think of your present job?
Natalee: I find it interesting.
Adolphus: How do you get to office?
Natalee: I go to the office by bus every day.
Adolphus: What does your work consist of exactly?
Natalee: My main responsibility is trouble-shooting between top management and the general employees.
Adolphus: Would you mind working overtime at night?
Natalee: No, often my boss requires overtime work.
Adolphus: How much money are you making a month?
Natalee: 5, 000 yuan a month.
Adolphus: Why do you plan to change your job?
Natalee: I would like to have a job that is more lively than my present one. Besides, I would like to practise my English in my work. As my present employer deals with China trade towards China only, there isn't much chance to speak English. | Natalee's been employed as a secretary in charge of trouble-shooting. Natalee also tells Adolphus Natalee wants to change the job because Natalee wants something more lively and wants to practice English. |
train_11908 | Fastback Travel: Fastback Travel. How can I help you?
Horst Weissmuller: Could you put me through to Dan Aykroyd?
Fastback Travel: He's on holiday for the week, I'm afraid. Can I help?
Horst Weissmuller: Could you leave him a message?
Fastback Travel: Sure.
Horst Weissmuller: Could you tell him that Horst Weissmuller phoned.
Fastback Travel: You'd better spell that!
Horst Weissmuller: Of course. It's H, O, R, S, T, then W, E, I, S, S, M, U umlaut, L, L, E, R.
Fastback Travel: Right, I think I've got that. OK, what's the message?
Horst Weissmuller: Just tell him I'll call him when I get back from Australia. That's it.
Fastback Travel: OK, will do. Bye.
Horst Weissmuller: Thanks. Bye. | Horst Weissmuller calls Fastback Travel for Dan Aykroyd who isn't available. Weissmuller requests Fastback Travel to leave a message for him. |
train_11909 | Socrates: What can I do for you, Madam?
Madam: I'd like to buy a pair of leather shoes.
Socrates: What size do you take?
Madam: Size 38 or 39.
Socrates: How about this pair? They're well-made.
Madam: But they are a little tight, They Pinch.
Socrates: In fact, They'll stretch a bit later.
Madam: I know. But can you show me a little larger size?
Socrates: All right. Here you are.
Madam: This pair fits me perfectly. I feel comfortable. | Socrates's helping Madam in choosing a pair of leather shoes. |
train_11910 | Nydia: Excuse me, does this bus go to the new bookstore?
Bobbie: No, you'll have to get off at the bank, and take a No. 50.
Nydia: Thank you. How much is the fare to that stop?
Bobbie: One dollar.
Nydia: How many stops are there?
Bobbie: Two stops after this one.
Nydia: Could you please tell me when we get there?
Bobbie: Sure.
Nydia: By the way, do I need a transfer again after No. 50?
Bobbie: No, a No. 50 will take you right there. | Bobbie tells Nydia how to go to the new bookstore by bus. |
train_11911 | Altadena: Is there a bus in Altadena that'll take me to downtown LA?
Floria: The 486.
Altadena: The 486 really goes downtown?
Floria: Yes, it does.
Altadena: How long is the bus ride?
Floria: It's about forty-five minutes to an hour.
Altadena: Is that right?
Floria: Yeah, it's not that long of a trip.
Altadena: Is that a crowded bus?
Floria: It starts getting more crowded the closer you get to LA.
Altadena: Thank you very much.
Floria: You're very welcome. | Floria tells Altadena the 486 goes downtown and tells Altadena more information about it. |
train_11912 | Jacquetta: Can you change American dollars into French francs.
Dorine: Yes. How much do you want?
Jacquetta: Fifty dollars. What is the exchange rate today?
Dorine: One dollar to five franc. Is that alright?
Jacquetta: Yes, please. and you can cash my travelers check. Can't you?
Dorine: Of course we can.
Jacquetta: I won't to be here tomorrow. What are you business hours?
Dorine: 10 o'clock in the morning to 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
Jacquetta: Thank you.
Dorine: Not at all. | Dorine helps Jacquetta change American dollars into French Francs and cash Jacquetta's travelers check. |
train_11913 | Vincent: Bill, Happy Halloween!
Bill: Happy Halloween! What creature are you going to dress up as?
Vincent: I will dress up as a vampire with big fangs.
Bill: May I have a look at your costume?
Vincent: Sure. Wait a moment. ( Several minutes later ) Here you are.
Bill: I like your black clothes and your fangs are cool.
Vincent: I will bite many beautiful girls on the neck tonight. Maybe I will suck their blood.
Bill: Haha. Wish you good luck. | Vincent'll dress up as a vampire at Halloween and shows Bill the costume. |
train_11914 | Angie: I went to Super Junior's concert last night. It was fantastic.
Leann: Really? Their songs are very popular all round Asia now. I am also a big fan of theirs.
Angie: Yes, their new album just came out last week. It is number one on the billboard.
Leann: I really love their dancing. They are all excellent dancers.
Angie: The lyrics of the new song are beautiful, too. Can you sing?
Leann: Sure. I think you can hear the song everywhere you go now.
Angie: Let's go buy their new album. Want to come with me?
Leann: Why not? | Angie went to Super Junior's concert last night. Both Angie and Leann love their songs and dancing. Angie invites Leann to buy their new album together. |
train_11915 | Revkah: What's your major weak point?
Lyndsey: I haven't been involved in international business, so I don't have any experience.
Revkah: What are you greatest strength?
Lyndsey: Honest, hardworking and responsible.
Revkah: Does your present employer know you are looking for another job?
Lyndsey: No, I haven't discussed my career plan with my present employer, but I am sure he will understand. | Lyndsey tells Revkah Lyndsey's major weak point and the greatest strength. Lyndsey hasn't told Lyndsey's employer about Lyndsey's career plan. |
train_11916 | Ania: Hi, excuse me, Sir? I'm looking for a dress shoe. My usual pair that I'Ve had for years have finally been stretched out of shape. They don't provide any support anymore.
John: Sure, what kind of shoe are you looking for? We'Ve got strappy sandals, sleek high heels, edgy pumps, or if you're looking for something a little more practical, we'Ve got Mary Janes, ballerinas.
Ania: Show me some classic high heels, please.
John: Ok, right this way. What color did you have in mind?
Ania: Black. Classic.
John: Of course. We'Ve got this style here that is very popular. Because it's an open-toe shoe, you can wear it any time of the year. They look great on everyone.
Ania: Umm. too shiny. And I wear pantyhose with my shoes so let's look for a closed-toe shoe.
John: OK, these are a very nice pair of leather shoes with a two-inch heel so they are very comfortable.
Ania: I don't like the pointed toes. Let me take a look at what else you have. Too high. That one looks like the back would cut into my heel. I have a high instep so I doubt that one will fit properly. I don't want bows. I find slingbacks very uncomfortable. Those might as well be stilettos. Too modern. Ah, finally, this is what I'm looking for.
John: What size?
Ania: Seven-and-a-half.
John: Here we are. How does it fit?
Ania: Hmmm. Not good. They're too tight. The length is right, but the shoe is too narrow and it's pinching my toes. And there'd be no room for my insoles. You know what? I don't think I have the patience for this today. They just don't make shoes like they used to. I'll come back another time.
John: Have a nice day, Ma'am. | Ania wants to buy some classic black high heels. John recommends open-toe shoes but Ania wants close-toe ones and Ania doesn't like pointed toes, too. Ania then tries one on but is still dissatisfied. Ania'll come back another time. |
train_11917 | Osbourne: I was meaning to ask you if you saw the basketball game on Friday.
Neely: I wanted to go, but I couldn't.
Osbourne: It was a great game.
Neely: It's too bad that I couldn't make it. Who won?
Osbourne: Our team played hard and won.
Neely: I really wish I went to the game.
Osbourne: It was the best game ever.
Neely: So tell me the final score.
Osbourne: The other team lost by three points, 101-98.
Neely: It must've been a close game.
Osbourne: It really was. You should've gone.
Neely: Hopefully, I'll make it to the next one. | Neely didn't see the basketball game. Osbourne tells Neely their team won and the final score was 101-98. Neely'll make it to the next one. |
train_11918 | Parke: You like this china tea set, don't you?
Wesley: Yes, but can you show me the other colour ones?
Parke: Sure. How about the brown one?
Wesley: No, I don't like the brown one.
Parke: The blue one?
Wesley: Good, I like it.
Parke: You've made a good choice. This china tea set is unusual. It was made in Jingdezhen.
Wesley: It is extremely beautiful. This is the very thing I've been dreaming of. Please put in a gift box for me.
Parke: Yes, sir. | Wesley likes the China tea set and buys a blue one with Parke's assistance. |
train_11919 | Remington: Which social problem do you think the government needs to concentrate on most?
Seymour: I think housing is a big problem. There are thousands of homeless people on the streets.
Remington: How would you solve the problem?
Seymour: I have a good idea to solve it. The government could provide some money for homeless people to build their own homes.
Remington: It would probably be very expensive.
Seymour: I think the government can afford it. Besides, there are many advantages. Homeless people would find it easier to get jobs if they had an address. They would learn some useful skill for finding jobs i
Remington: It's not a bad idea. I think education is the biggest problem at the moment. Schools don't seem to have enough money to educate kids properly.
Seymour: If we are to invest more money to education, we will need to raise taxes. That wouldn't be popular with voters.
Remington: Most voters what everything both ways. They want the government to pay for lots of things, but without increasing taxes.
Seymour: The government should show that it is using money efficiently. Sometimes you hear about how the government has wasted money on a project.
Remington: Yes. The government has limited funds and must show that it is using the money responsibly | Seymour thinks housing is a big social problem and the government should offer some money for the homeless. Remington thinks education is the biggest problem. They both think the government should use money responsibly. |
train_11920 | Sallyann: How far do we have to go?
Bill: About 50 miles.
Sallyann: The traffic is not very heavy on this high way, is it? So I'm sure we'll make it.
Bill: No, but we'Ve got a hurry. It will be the rush hour soon.
Sallyann: Don't worry. There's plenty of time yet.
Bill: But it's Friday today. This road is always jam packed during the weekend, isn't it?
Sallyann: Right. | Sallyann and Bill need to go about 50 miles. Sallyann thinks they have plenty of time while Bill thinks they must hurry to avoid traffic jams. |
train_11921 | Oralee: Everyone seems to be on a diet. Have you noticed that?
Jody: At least everyone is talking about it. A neighbour of mine is on a banana diet. She eats a banana for breakfast, one for lunch, and two for dinner.
Oralee: That's bad for the teeth and health. Has she lost any weight?
Jody: She doesn't look any thinner. My sister eats eggs to lose weight. Only eggs for breakfast, for lunch, and for dinner.
Oralee: That's bad for the heart! Something in eggs is good for losing weight, but too many eggs are bad for the heart.
Jody: I've read that, too. Then what about a steak diet? One of my cousins doesn't eat anything but steak, even for breakfast.
Oralee: That's bad for the bank account. The best way to lose weight is to eat less and exercise more. So, look, I'm on the way to the tennis court. | Jody tells Oralee about different dieting ways Oralee's neighbor, Oralee's sister, and Oralee's cousin adopt to lose weight. Oralee thinks the best way is to eat less and exercise more. |
train_11922 | Molli: What can I do for you?
Aphrodite: I would like to buy some notebooks. How much is a notebook?
Molli: Two yuan.
Aphrodite: I also want some pencils.
Molli: How many do you want?
Aphrodite: Five notebooks and four pencils.
Molli: Did you say five notebooks and four pencils?
Aphrodite: Yes. You're right.
Molli: Oh, that's twelve yuan.
Aphrodite: Here you are.
Molli: Thanks. Here are your notebooks and pencils.
Aphrodite: Thank you. | Molli helps Aphrodite buy five notebooks and four pencils. |
train_11923 | Cati: You know the party last night? Lots of old faces from college were there.
Sally: Really?
Cati: Yeah. Sally was there with her husband; I heard he,s something very high up and important in some business company.
Sally: Yes, I heard that too. To tell you the truth, I never really expected her to marry someone successful. She was alway untidy and didn't like to work.
Cati: Obviously, she has changed her attitude to life. I mean she was very smartly dressed, and she kept telling me all about how much money their new house had cost.
Sally: Seriously.
Cati: Yes, she was really proud of it.
Sally: Well,she never used to be interested in money at all.
Cati: By the way, Simon Fox was at the party.
Sally: Was he? I haven't seen him for ages.
Cati: Naturally, he couldn't help asking me questions about you.
Sally: I think he still thinks that we might get back together one day.
Cati: Exactly.
Sally: Well, not much chance of that. | Cati went to a party last night and tells Sally about some old college friends who were there. |
train_11924 | Jeff: Jeff, I'm going to the supermarket. Do you want to come with me?
Jess: I think the supermarket is closed now.
Jeff: Oh, When does it close?
Jess: It closes at 7:00 on Sundays.
Jeff: That's too bad.
Jess: Don't worry, we can go tomorrow morning. It opens at 8:00.
Jeff: Alright. What do you want to do now?
Jess: Let's take a walk for a half an hour. My sister will get here at about 8:30PM and then we can all go out to dinner.
Jeff: Where does she live?
Jess: She lives in San Francisco.
Jeff: How long has she lived there?
Jess: I think she's lived there for about 10 years.
Jeff: That's a long time. Where did she live before that?
Jess: San Diego. | Jeff invites Jeff to the supermarket but it's closed. Jeff suggests taking a walk and going out to dinner with Jeff's sister who has lived in San Francisco for 10 years. |
train_11925 | Seth: Is that your phone?
Meggie: yes, it's my new business phone. Do you like it?
Seth: it's very impressive. Can you use the Internet on your phone?
Meggie: yes, it's got wireless Internet access.
Seth: that's really convenient. Does it have the Bluetooth?
Meggie: yes, but I don't really use it that often. Have you ever used it?
Seth: no, but I think it'd be really great for people like you who are always on the go.
Meggie: yes, I guess I should try to use it.
Seth: does it have a camera?
Meggie: of course it does. Doesn't every new phone include a camera these days?
Seth: I guess so. Would you mind if I checked my email quickly? I'm supposed to be getting an important email this evening from a client.
Meggie: sure. Here you go.
Seth: have you checked your voicemail recently?
Meggie: no, why?
Seth: I think this icon means that you have a voicemail message.
Meggie: oh, yeah. Probably. I don't really know how to use this phone yet.
Seth: do you want to listen to your messages first?
Meggie: no, it's ok. Check your email first; I'll check my inbox later.
Seth: I'm surprised you don't use more of the features on your phone.
Meggie: I'm surprised you know so much about it. Where's your phone?
Seth: it quit working last week and I haven't had a chance to buy a new one yet.
Meggie: how have you been living without a cell phone for a week? hasn't it been driving you carzy being without a phone?
Seth: it's not that bad. It kind of feels like I'm on vacation, not having to answer my phone all the time!
Meggie: let's go shopping. You can't depend on public phones in this day and age! | Meggie gets a new phone with wireless Internet access, Bluetooth, and a camera. Seth requests to use Meggie's phone to check an important e-mail and then Seth finds Meggie has an unread voice message as Meggie doesn't really know how to use the phone. Seth's phone quits working last week so Meggie suggests going shopping for a new one. |
train_11926 | Boris: We'd like a room with two beds, please.
The desk clerk: A double? Let's see . . . I can put you in room 1405. It faces the river and has a wonderful view.
Jo-Ann: That will be fine. Since we're going to be fourteen stories above the ground, I think we should definitely have a room with a view. Boris, I saw you sitting out on the balcony of our room. I could see you from the street.
Boris: That's quite a distance. How could you tell who it was?
Jo-Ann: I recognized your bright red shirt. But there's something strange. We're in room 1405, right? Well, when I saw you on the balcony, I counted upward. I only got to thirteen. We're on the thirteenth floor.
Boris: No, I'm sure we're on the fourteenth floor. The desk clerk said so.
Jo-Ann: I know! I'll look out the window and count downward. I still say we're only thirteen stories up. | Boris and Jo-Ann get a double room on the fourteenth floor with The desk clerk's assistance. Jo-Ann tells Boris that Jo-Ann can see Boris on the balcony from the street. |
train_11927 | Matt: Do you think that climate change is responsible for the recent floods?
Dino: It could be. There are floods in this country almost every year, but in recent years they have been more widespread and more frequent.
Matt: It seems that the climate in this country is changing.
Dino: The summers are hotter. The last three summers have been the hottest for the past 200 years. There have also been stronger winds.
Matt: I think that the changing climate is a sign that we are causing too much damage to the environment.
Dino: I think you're right. Climate change naturally over time, but I think that human activities are speeding up the change. I wish that government would join together and try to resolve the problem.
Matt: Me too. If we don't do something soon, It might be too late. | Dino thinks climate change is responsible for the recent floods and Matt thinks it reveals human damage to the environment. They hope the governments can solve the problem. |
train_11928 | Aryn: Do you have experience in advertising?
Renelle: Yes, I used to have a part-time job in advertising company.
Aryn: What were you mean duties there?
Renelle: I mostly did advertising planning.
Aryn: What qualities do you think an advertising planner should have?
Renelle: I think an advertising planner should have active thoughts, creative talent, and be sensitive to the changes in the market.
Aryn: What was the most important thing you have learned at work?
Renelle: The most important thing I learned was that I must continuously improve my abilities. Advertising is a constantly evolving trade and creativity is an important fact in success. If I want to make in marking in advertising history, I can't stop studying and creating. | Renelle tells Aryn Renelle's past experience in advertising. Aryn thinks the most important thing is to continuously improve abilities. |
train_11929 | Julius Wong: May, you'll never guess who I met at the cafeteria. Julius Wong.
May: You mean our former monitor in high school?
Julius Wong: Yes.
May: How is she doing? I still remember how excellent she was as chairman of the students union.
Julius Wong: She graduated from Fudan University and then got her masters degree at Stanford University and found a job in an accounting company in New York after graduation, but she quit her job several months ago and moved back to Shanghai.
May: Oh, why?
Julius Wong: She said she was bored with working under high pressure and she wanted to make a contribution to our country.
May: So what is she doing now?
Julius Wong: She gives art lessons at Fudan University, her old school. And she asked us to visit her if we are free.
May: Oh, I'd love to. | Julius Wong tells May Julius Wong ran into their former monitor in high school who used to work in New York but has come back to Shanghai to give art lessons at Fudan University. |
train_11930 | Millicent: You're at the Royal Dance School, aren't you?
Arlinda: Yes, that's right. I'm in the second year class. We're all 12 years old.
Millicent: How many pupils are there at the dance school?
Arlinda: About 120 boys and girls from 11 to 16 years old.
Millicent: What do you learn?
Arlinda: English language, French, math, music and art.
Millicent: But when do you learn to dance?
Arlinda: We have a dance class everyday for one hour.
Millicent: When does your dance class begin?
Arlinda: At 10:30 in the morning. We get up at 7 o'clock and have breakfast at 7:30. There are 2 school lessons before the dance class. School starts at 8:30. | Arlinda tells Millicent Arlinda's at the Royal Dance School and tells Millicent about the school schedule. |
train_11931 | Milo: Hello, Milo. I'm having problems finding the Conference Center. I passed the Star Hotel, but couldn't find Denman Street.
Marcile: OK, Denman Street is closed today, because of a serious accident. So you'll need to get back and take Trinity Way instead. Slow down when you see the gas station and take a right there.
Milo: But I can't see Trinity Way on the GPS. Are you sure this is right?
Marcile: Yes, it's a new street, so it might not show up yet. | Milo tells Milo how to get to the Conference Center. |
train_11932 | Germaine: And so the man with the dark mask rescued the princess from her kidnappers. After helping her off her white horse, the hero leaned over and kissed her.
the princess: Wait! I don't want to hear about all that romantic stuff. Why do these stories always have to have kissing in them? Yuck, I hate that. Can't you skip over this part and get to the good stuff?
Germaine: Well, dear, I think that's enough reading for today. You look like you need some rest. Maybe you'd better go to sleep now. It's too bad, though, because we were just about to get to the exciting part.
the princess: OK, OK. Let's keep reading. I want to hear about the fighting and what happens to the bad king.
Germaine: But I'm not going to skip parts of the story. If you want to hear the rest, you're going to have to listen to the whole thing. | Germaine's telling the princess a story but the princess doesn't like the romantic stuff. the princess wants to listen to the fighting part but Germaine insists on telling the whole thing. |
train_11933 | Jo-Ann: Hi, John. How was your summer?
John: Great. I did a lot of exercise. It seemed you lost a lot of weight. How did you do it?
Jo-Ann: Remember how we used to have fast food every day? Well, I started replacing that with fruits milk and vegetables.
John: I could lose a few pounds. Would you help me?
Jo-Ann: Sure. First of all, you can bring almost everything from home, like an apple, some carrots and so on.
John: A lot cheaper than buying fast food. Why don't we form a healthy food club?
Jo-Ann: Great idea. | Jo-Ann lost weight by replacing fast food with fruits, milk, and vegetables. John asks Jo-Ann to help him lose weight and suggests forming a healthy food club. |
train_11934 | Iain: Hello, can I help you?
Jessie: Yes, I'd like to go on a sailing holiday this summer in Italy.
Iain: Have you been sailing before?
Jessie: No, I wanted to go to Sweden last year. But I didn't have enough money.
Iain: Well, it is quite expensive. Sailing holiday start at about 300 pounds.
Jessie: Yes, my friends went in August last year. They paid 450 pounds each. The most I can pay is 380 pounds.
Iain: Well, that should be enough. Would you like to be by the sea or a lake?
Jessie: Well, I'd prefer a lake in the mountains.
Iain: Ok, The Aqua Center in north Italy would be a good spot for you. It costs 370 pounds.
Jessie: Ok, can I pay by credit card? I haven't got my checkbook.
Iain: Yes, that's fine. | Jessie wants a sailing holiday and tells Iain Jessie's budget. Iain recommends the Aqua Center in north Italy. |
train_11935 | Alaine: Good afternoon. I'll show you to your room.
Annadiane: Thank you.
Alaine: Could you tell me which bags are yours?
Annadiane: They're over there next to the door. Those three with green tags on them.
Alaine: Could you wait a moment? I have to get a trolley. May I see your room key, please?
Annadiane: Sure, here it is.
Alaine: Thank you. Room 402. You're on the 4th floor. This way, please. | Alaine gets a trolley for Annadiane's bags and shows Annadiane to the room. |
train_11936 | John Anderson: I'd like to make sure my plane reservation is in order.
Sig: May I have your flight number, please?
John Anderson: World Airlines, Flight 201.
Sig: And your name, please?
John Anderson: John Anderson.
Sig: Yes, sir. You're booked on Flight 201, leaving in one hour.
John Anderson: Thank you. | John Anderson asks Sig to check his plane reservation. |
train_11937 | Stacy: Hey Stacy. What's going on?
Julieta: I'm pretty tired these days.
Stacy: Why? You're not working so don't you have a lot of time on your hands?
Julieta: I have so much house work to do. I have to take care of the kids, cook, clean, laundry, and the cycle never ends.
Stacy: How about your husband. Does he help much?
Julieta: Not at all. He comes home and complains about his hard day at work. He expects me to do everything. He even wants me to feed him sometimes. Can you believe that?
Stacy: That sucks.
Julieta: If he wasn't so lazy, I think I wouldn't have any complaints. He mows the lawn, but can you believe he tried to convince me to do it?
Stacy: That's crossing the line.
Julieta: Oh well. I'll have to live with it. What else can I do? | Stacy tells Stacy she feels tired because she has so much housework to do. She also complains about her lazy husband who expects Stacy to do everything. |
train_11938 | Jeramie: What's for dinner tonight?
Patrice: What are you planning on cooking?
Jeramie: I'm not making anything.
Patrice: If you plan on eating, you are.
Jeramie: What am I supposed to cook?
Patrice: What do you feel like having?
Jeramie: I want some chicken and potatoes.
Patrice: That sounds really good.
Jeramie: When are you going to make it?
Patrice: I have no plans on cooking tonight.
Jeramie: Fine, I'll make it.
Patrice: I knew that already. | Patrice has no plans on cooking tonight, so Jeramie will make it. |
train_11939 | Bob Jones: Hello miss. Can I see your ticket number?
Wang: Sure, here you are. And here are my application forms as well.
Bob Jones: Thank you miss. . . Wang. I'm Bob Jones and I'll be handling your application.
Wang: Nice to meet you Mr. Jones.
Bob Jones: The first step is to determine your eligibility for a U. S. visa. Let's see here. . . you're applying for a special business visa. Why is that?
Wang: Well, my first order of business will be attending a conference in Seattle, but after that I intend to spend two weeks visiting my friends. I assumed a business visa would be required.
Bob Jones: I think a regular visitor's visa should suffice. With this visa, you can stay in the United States for up to 90 days.
Wang: So I can attend conferences and do business on that visa?
Bob Jones: Yes. You are free to do temporary business with this visa. If you were planning on setting up a new business in the U. S. you might need to apply for a long-term visa.
Wang: Oh, I see. I think 90 days is more than enough time. | Miss Wang will attend a conference and visit friends in the U.S. Bob Jones determines Miss Wang's eligibility for a U.S. visa and tells her a regular visitor's visa should suffice. |
train_11940 | Di: After you go back to your country, I think I will invite you to my home someday.
Bjorne: Thank you! I would love to!
Di: What's the weather like in your country? I suppose it must be warmer than here.
Bjorne: Oh, yes. We have rather mild winters. It always has much sunshine in winter. But it was very foggy when I left two days ago. I knew it would be colder here, but I thought there would be a lot of snow.
Di: We don't have much snow in winter in Beijing. In fact, we haven't had any so far this winter. The winter is rather long, but the cold is generally not severe. The temperature seldom gets as low as ten below zero Centigrade.
Bjorne: What is the temperature today, do you know?
Di: About freezing point, I think. But the morning's forecast said that we are going to have a very cold spell in the next few days - and the temperature will probably drop to 10 or 15 degrees below zero.
Bjorne: Oh, I'm very lucky that my wife let me take a heavy overcoat.
Di: It is considerate of your wife.
Bjorne: Yes, she is. By the way, what is the best season in Beijing?
Di: Fall is the best season in Beijing. It's neither hot nor cold. The sky is clear and blue. There's hardly any wind, only a slight breeze which is hardly noticeable. And we have plenty of sunshine too.
Bjorne: Really? Then I will come to Beijing in the fall next time.
Di: Good, you are welcome. | Di and Bjorne talk about the different winter weather in Bjorne's country and Beijing. They also talk about today's temperature and the best season in Beijing. Di welcomes Bjorne to come to Beijing in the fall. |
train_11941 | Laverne: How big is this parking lot in our community?
Jonathan: It has fifty parking spaces.
Laverne: So you guys should be always busy.
Jonathan: Why?
Laverne: I bet it is always full of cars.
Jonathan: Quite the contrary, sir. Plenty of the spaces here are free when people drive their cars out to work.
Laverne: Ah. . . I see.
Jonathan: We plan to rent some of them out at the hourly rates.
Laverne: What is the hourly rate for a car like this?
Jonathan: I am not sure. But it'll be at least ten yuan an hour.
Laverne: How mush would it cost if someone parks here for one hour and ten minutes?
Jonathan: That would be twenty yuan, sir. We charge only by the number of hours, no split of each hour.
Laverne: That's expensive. | Jonathan tells Laverne the parking lot in the community isn't always busy, so Jonathan decides to rent some of the spaces out at the hourly rates. |
train_11942 | Quinton: Bell Computers Limited, can I help you?
Valina: Hello, I'd like to speak to Mike please.
Quinton: Hold on please.
Valina: Hello, I'm afraid Mike's unavailable right now. He's in a meeting. Can I take a message?
Quinton: Yes, can you please let him know I called and ask him to call me back as soon as he can? My name's Mary, and I'm calling from Happy Travel. My number is 123 456 789.
Valina: Sorry, could you repeat that please?
Quinton: Yes, 123 456 789, Mary from Happy Travel. Have you got that?
Valina: Let me read that back to you, 123 456 789, Mary from Happy Travel. I'll ask him to get back you as soon as he can.
Quinton: Great. Thanks.
Valina: Anything else?
Quinton: No, that's it. Thanks. Bye.
Valina: Bye. | Mary wants to speak to Mike. Valina tells her Mike is unavailable and helps her to leave a message. |
train_11943 | Gav: Good morning!
Elwyn: Good morning, Gav! Did you sleep well last night?
Gav: I slept like a baby. I fell asleep right away last night, didn't wake up once, and didn't have any nightmares!
Elwyn: That's great news! You look much more relaxed than you did yesterday.
Gav: I feel much better, but I'm still worried about something.
Elwyn: What's that?
Gav: Well, I have to drive to school for a meeting this morning, and I'm going to end up getting stuck in rush-hour traffic.
Elwyn: That's annoying, but nothing to worry about.
Gav: For me, traffic jams are quite stressful, because I'm pretty impatient. How can I prevent myself from getting stressed if I get stuck in a traffic jam?
Elwyn: Just breathe deeply when you feel yourself getting upset.
Gav: Ok, I'll try that.
Elwyn: Is there anything else bothering you?
Gav: Just one more thing. A school called me this morning to see if I could teach a few classes this weekend and I don't know what to do.
Elwyn: Do you have any other plans this weekend?
Gav: I'm supposed to work on a paper that'd due on Monday.
Elwyn: Try not to take on more than you can handle.
Gav: You're right. I probably should just work on my paper. Thanks! | Gav felt much better because he slept well last night but he worries about the traffic jam and the classes. Elwyn suggests breathing deeply when Gav feels getting upset and trying not to take on more than he can handle. |
train_11944 | Renaud: Which team do you think will emerge with the last laugh in this World Cup?
Lida: I wish it could be Germany. But it seems they are not in a very good conditions.
Renaud: No, they aren't. They had a hard time in the group stage and only sealed a sit in the eighth-finals with Wallack's header in the final three minutes. Just think, group A consists of Austria, China, and Saudi Arabia, all of which are minnows.
Lida: It seems they've been out of luck since the beginning of the event. Their shots hit the woodwork as many as six times. Oh. my goodness! I'm afraid the team is under a spell.
Renaud: Well, at least the Germans have demonstrated a very good ability to control the midfield. They recorded a total of 62 tackles in the match against Austria. And they to be endowed with perfect positional sense. I think that will give rise to scoring chances sooner or later.
Lida: I agree. Eeven though German attackers are not good at dribbling past opposing defenders, they breach the defensive line through quick movements to the right attacking positions and through accurate, well-timed passes.
Renaud: That's why I still have very high hopes for the team. Now that the tournament has proceeded into the knock-out stage, the Germans will probably make it through to the finals.
Lida: Yes. They have a good reputation for their tenacity and discipline, especially in vital, decisive encounters. | Renaud and Lida are talking about the World Cup. Lida thinks Germans are not in a very good condition but then agrees with Renaud that they still have very high hopes since they have a good reputation for their tenacity and discipline. |
train_11945 | Cody: I can't decide whether to go to university or to get a job.
Aubree: Well, if I were you, I'd go on studying.
Cody: But I don't even know what to study.
Aubree: If I had chance again, I'd major in English. You're good at language.
Cody: That's what my parents want me to do.
Aubree: You should take their advice. They know what's best for you.
Cody: But my friends will have jobs and lots of fun, while I spend all my time doing reading and writing.
Aubree: But if you go to university, you'll still have time for fun.
Cody: Hm, what you say makes sense. But you know, I still have to ask my parents for pocket money, and I hate to do so at this age.
Aubree: And if you try to find a part-time job, you'll have some money too.
Cody: You're right. Thank you for the advice. | Cody can't decide whether to go to university or to get a job. Aubree suggests going to university where Cody still has time for fun and can find a part-time job. |
train_11946 | Ernie: I want to take Shield on a date but I don't have much money.
Freddie: What does she like to do?
Ernie: She likes to golf, dance, and eat foreign food.
Freddie: Hmm. Sounds like she has pretty pricey tastes.
Ernie: Well, I really like being with her.
Freddie: Have you thought about going Dutch?
Ernie: Dutch, where's that?
Freddie: Not where, what. Dutch means you both pay your own way.
Ernie: Oh. I wonder if she'll go for that. | Ernie doesn't have much money for dating with Shield. Freddie suggests going Dutch and explains what it is. |
train_11947 | Mark: Mark, you've been coming home late these days. What are you busy doing?
Barnard: Nothing important. I've been working overtime lately.
Mark: How many hours do you work each day now?
Barnard: 12 hours, including 5 hours overtime.
Mark: That's tough indeed! Do you think your health can afford?
Barnard: I don't care. I need money.
Mark: Surely you'll be paid extra for overtime, but do you think it's really worth?
Barnard: Yes, I think so. When I work overtime I'm paid time and a half.
Mark: Oh, yes. Money comes faster in that way than otherwise.
Barnard: But jobs with a lot of overtime are quite limited. Employers usually don't like to pay for overtime if they can manage.
Mark: That's true. | Mark has been working overtime. Mark asks if he thinks it's worth it. Mark thinks so because he will be paid time and a half. |
train_11948 | Tiebout: I used to think that Americans had so much money they didn't know what to do with it.
Chinese: You did?
Tiebout: Yes. But now I'Ve learned differently. Now I have a more realistic opinion.
Chinese: What do you think now?
Tiebout: There are lots of jobs, and almost everybody works. There is a high standard of living. People earn a lot, but they spend a lot to live. So there isn't so much money after all.
Chinese: But I still say Americans spend a lot more money on useless things than we Chinese do.
Tiebout: That's true. But Americans work hard for their money like we do. I don't know why our spending habits are so different. | Tiebout and Chinese agree that Americans and Chinese both work hard to earn money but they have different spending habits. |
train_11949 | George: Hi, Mikel. What's with you? You look angry.
Mikel: No, I just check my weight, I'm getting fatter.
George: True, you are getting a really pot belly, aren't you?
Mikel: I'll get you for that comments, George.
George: Just kidding, Mikel. Why don't you come work out with me?
Mikel: ah, I don't know a fit works. Last time, all I saw the gym were bunch of lidos, like me.
George: It works if you keep at it. Come on, let's go!
Mikel: All right. But so help me it's a better work.
George: This feels great. I'm all reed up. I can keep going all night.
Mikel: Not me. I'm too hot and I'm too tired.
George: Exercise has no benefit unless you sweat like a pig.
Mikel: Well, that's not for me.
George: Thanks for coming, it was a real blessed.
Mikel: It wasn't as good as you think.
George: You'll get used to it, Mikel, trust me. | Mikel is getting fatter. George invites him to work out together. But Mikel thinks exercise is not for him. George keeps encouraging Mikel. |
train_11950 | Anne-Mar: Do you know which stop we get off at?
Gerhardt: We still have more to go, I think.
Anne-Mar: We've been on this bus for a while now.
Gerhardt: You're right.
Anne-Mar: Should we have gotten off the bus already?
Gerhardt: I don't think so.
Anne-Mar: I thought you knew.
Gerhardt: Maybe we did miss our stop.
Anne-Mar: Really?
Gerhardt: I'm positive that we missed our stop.
Anne-Mar: I'm never catching the bus with you again.
Gerhardt: My mistake. | Gerhardt and Anne-Mar missed the stop and Anne-Mar'll never catch the bus with Gerhardt again. |
train_11951 | Townsend: It's time for you to wake up.
Rhody: Give me five more minutes. I'm really tired this morning.
Townsend: I'm sorry, but it's time for you to get ready for school.
Rhody: I get that, but let me just sleep for a little bit longer.
Townsend: You're not going to get up in five minutes if I let you fall back asleep.
Rhody: Believe me. I will get up and get ready in five minutes.
Townsend: There's a lot that you need to do this morning.
Rhody: I understand, and it will get done after I wake up in five minutes.
Townsend: I would like for you to not be late for school.
Rhody: I'm going to be on time today.
Townsend: Go back to sleep then, but only five more minutes.
Rhody: Thanks a lot. | Townsend wakes Rhody up and agrees that Rhody can sleep for five more minutes after Rhody promises to be on time. |
train_11952 | Stacy: Do you have a reservation, sir?
Bruce: No, I am afraid we don't.
Stacy: I'm sorry. The restaurant is full now. You have to wait for about half an hour. Would you care to have a drink at the lounge until a table is available?
Bruce: No, thanks. We'll come back later. May I reserve a table for two?
Stacy: Yes, of course. May I have your name, sir?
Bruce: Bruce. By the way. Can we have a table by the window?
Stacy: We'll try to arrange it but I can't guarantee, sir.
Bruce: That's fine. | Bruce reserves a table at Stacy's restaurant, which is full now and will come back later. |
train_11953 | Miao Ping: Hello Mr. Janus. What can we do for you today?
Mr. Janus: Hello, Miao Ping. It's that time again ; I want to convert my salary. You know, it's so annoying. I wish my company could just pay me in RIB.
Miao Ping: Haha! I actually think that many locals would disagree with you ; they are all dying to be paid in US dollars.
Mr. Janus: Yes, I guess you are right. So, do you need my passport?
Miao Ping: Thanks, Mr. Janus. Of course I trust you, but regulations are regulations.
Mr. Janus: Here you go.
Miao Ping: Thanks. And of course, could you fill in the exchange form? | Mr. Janus comes to Miao Ping to convert his salary to RMB. Miao Ping needs his passport and asks him to fill in the exchange form. |
train_11954 | Yves: Good morning. I understand that you'Ve got a problem with your washing machine. I'm from the repair company.
Robbie: Excellent. Come in please. The washing machine is in the bathroom upstairs. It keeps breaking down.
Yves: When did it first break down?
Robbie: About ten days ago. I'Ve tried to use it since then. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. it's very frustrating.
Yves: Is it still under warranty. If it is and I can't fix it, it would be quicker and easier to exchange it for a new one.
Robbie: Yes, it's still under warranty. Over the last few weeks, it's also been making a high-pitch noise when it's in use.
Yves: Ok. I'll start by looking at the motor. I'll just unplug it and take a look inside the machine. . . oh, yes. There's the problem. It's quite simple. I'll sort it out in a few minutes.
Robbie: What's wrong with it?
Yves: Part of the motor is loose. I can put it back in place quite easily.
Robbie: That's great. Thanks very much. Would you like a cup of tea or coffee? | Robbie's washing machine keeps breaking down. Yves who is from the repair company comes to check and finds part of the motor is loose. Yves can put it back in place easily. |
train_11955 | Rollin: What's the matter here?
Tiena: Somebody broke into my house in the morning.
Rollin: When did you find out?
Tiena: About 12 o'clock, when I came home from work.
Rollin: Apparently forced entry. The lock is battered to pieces.
Tiena: I wonder how the burglar did it.
Rollin: He is so unskillful. I have never seen such an awkward burglar.
Tiena: That's because we have a strong lock.
Rollin: Probably. Let's check the inside then.
Tiena: Did you find anything?
Rollin: Yes, the house was in a terrible mess. It was almost turned upside down by the burglar.
Tiena: Oh, er. . . sorry that's because we didn't have time to clean it.
Rollin: You mean it is not created by the burglar?
Tiena: Definitely not, sir. | Tiena's house was broken into. Rollin comes to check and thinks the burglar caused the mess. But actually, that's because Tiena didn't clean it. |
train_11956 | Tina: Hello?
Joe: Hi Tina, It's Joe.
Tina: Hi Joe.
Joe: How's the weather there today?
Tina: It's really cold. It snowed all day and the schools closed early.
Joe: What's the temperature?
Tina: It's 30 degrees now. It was even colder this morning.
Joe: Have you heard what the weather is going to be like tomorrow?
Tina: I was watching the news a little earlier. They said it's probably going to snow tomorrow.
Joe: I really don't like the winter. I wish it were summer.
Tina: Me too. How's the weather where you are?
Joe: It's not too bad, but it's pretty cold here too. It was about 45 today and it rained this afternoon. I heard it's going to be a little warmer tomorrow. | Joe and Tina talk about the cold weather and temperature at each other's place. They like summer but don't like winter. |
train_11957 | Vivi: What's combined transportation?
Maximilian: If the goods are to be transshipped from one means of transportation to another during the course of the entire voyage, it's called'combined transportation'.
Vivi: Why is it necessary?
Maximilian: It's simpler and cheaper to arrange multi-model combined transportation. | Maximilian explains to Vivi what is combined transportation and why it's necessary. |
train_11958 | Neddy: Good afternoon. Which service do you require.
Oona: I need to increase the amount of my L / C. It's quite a new one ; I opened it 12 days ago.
Neddy: What you need to do is apply for an amendment on your existing L / C.
Oona: How do I go about that?
Neddy: You'll need to fill in this application form and there is a charge of 30 US dollars for this.
Oona: OK, you can take that from my account. I'll fill in the form now.
Neddy: Thanks. Yes. . . that's all in order. What we will do now is send the L / C amendment to the negotiating bank. As soon as we know anything, we'll contact you. | Oona wants to increase the amount of Oona's L/C. Neddy asks Oona to fill in an application form and pay for it. |
train_11959 | Nalani: Can I bring you anything else?
Tonnie: No, thank you. Just the check.
Nalani: Let me get this.
Tonnie: No, it is my treat.
Nalani: Are you sure?
Tonnie: Yes, I owed you for last time.
Nalani: All right. If you insist. Next time it is on me, though. | Tonnie insists on treating Nalani and Nalani agrees. |
train_11960 | Candida Fawcett: Good morning.
Orrin: Er, good morning, yes, er. . .
Candida Fawcett: I'm phoning about the job that was in the paper last night.
Orrin: Oh, yes. Erm, well, could you tell me your name, please?
Candida Fawcett: Oh, Candida Fawcett.
Orrin: Oh, yes. Erm, well, what exactly is it that interests you about the job?
Candida Fawcett: Well, I just thought that it was right up my street you know.
Orrin: Really, hmmmm. Erm, well, could you perhaps tell me a little about yourself?
Candida Fawcett: Yes, arm, I'm 23. I've been working abroad, I'm um. . .
Orrin: Where exactly have you been working, please? | Candida Fawcett calls Orrin about the job in the paper. Then Orrin asks Candida about the exact work experience. |
train_11961 | Juliann: Good morning. Do I need an appointment?
Emilio: No, ma'am, there's only one person ahead of you. You won't have to wait long.
Juliann: Thank you.
Emilio: All right, madam, it's your turn. What will it be today?
Juliann: I've been wearing my hair long for years, but now I'd like to try some kind of modern style. What do you suggest for a woman like me, that is, with hair like mine?
Emilio: Come here, please. We'd like to wash your hair first. That way it will be easier to cut and style. I think you'll like this style. It's very fashionable.
Juliann: I hope so. I'm really tired of this old-fashioned style that I've been wearing.
Emilio: Would you like me to blow-dry your hair?
Juliann: Yes, if you think it will help.
Emilio: What do you think of it?
Juliann: It's great! Will it be hard to care for?
Emilio: Not at all. When you wash it, it will fall into place naturally. You'll probably need another cut in about a month. Shall I make an appointment for you?
Juliann: By all means. | Juliann is tired of her old-fashioned hair and wants to try a modern style. Emilio washes Juliann's hair first, recommends a stye and blow-dries Juliann's hair. Juliann is satisfied with it. |
train_11962 | Sonnie: The system keeps crashing when I try to access the personnel database.
Piotr: I think the file is too big. You'll need to expand your memory. First, close down all the files you have open, and then. . . | Piotr helps Sonnie with the crashing system. |
train_11963 | Adriaens: Would you like a ticket to the concert tonight? I bought it on the spur of the moment. I forget I would visit my professor to discuss my paper.
Sherry: Thanks. I'd like to go. I haven't been to any concerts this month. | Adriaens can't go to the concert and gives Sherry the ticket. |
train_11964 | Ingemar: Could you tell me where our library is?
Andrzej: It's in the building next to ours.
Ingemar: Is it the big white one?
Andrzej: Yes, a great number of books are kept in the library. It has books in Chinese, English, Russian, German, French and many other languages.
Ingemar: Are there any reading rooms in the building?
Andrzej: Of course. How can it be a library without reading rooms? There are quite a number of reading rooms with newspapers and magazines in them on the first and second floors.
Ingemar: When is it open?
Andrzej: It is open every day except Sunday.
Ingemar: I see. Library is always a busy place. I want to borrow an English hook. I hear 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' is very interesting. Have you read it?
Andrzej: Yes, I enjoyed it very much. It's worth reading.
Ingemar: I wonder if you could tell me how to look it up in the card catalogue?
Andrzej: Certainly. It is written by Mark Twain. So you can either look it up under 'A' for the writer, or 'T' for the title.
Ingemar: Thank you for your great help to me. How long can I keep it?
Andrzej: You're welcome. You can keep it for two weeks. When it is due, it should be returned. | Andrzej tells Ingemar where the library is and then gives Ingemar some information on its facilities, opening hours, and how to look up 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' that Ingemar wants to borrow. |
train_11965 | Lorrie: What's your major?
Rene: Hotel management.
Lorrie: What do you want to do when you graduate?
Rene: I'd like to work for a hotel or a travel agency in this area. How about you?
Lorrie: At first I wanted to major in French or history, but I realized I might have a hard time finding a job, so I major in computer science. With the right skills, getting a job shouldn't be so difficult.
Rene: Do you have a part-time job to support yourself through school?
Lorrie: Fortunately for me, I received a four-year academic scholarship.
Rene: Wow. That's great.
Lorrie: Are you working your way through school?
Rene: Yeah. I work as a cook in a restaurant near campus three times a week. | Lorrie and Rene talk about their majors, their career plans, and how they support themselves through school. |
train_11966 | Natalee: Why is it so hot these days?
Derk: The weather report says another typhoon is forming in the western Pacific and is moving towards the mainland.
Natalee: That's why it's burning hot these days. By the way, will our city be hit by the typhoon?
Derk: I'm afraid so. It will hit our city on its way towards the mainland.
Natalee: When will it arrive?
Derk: It is expected to arrive here tomorrow evening.
Natalee: So we must be prepared for it.
Derk: Yes. The government has warned the fishermen not to go fishing too far out to sea, and told all citizens not to stay out when the typhoon arrives. I'm afraid it will cause a serious damage. We'll have to be careful. | Derk tells Natalee why it's so hot these days and when the typhoon will arrive and asks Natalee to be careful. |
train_11967 | Harriet: Andrew, you're quite a hero, aren't you?
Andrew: Am I? I didn't know.
Harriet: Have you ever been on the radio before?
Andrew: No, not really. I mean I've never found so much money before.
Harriet: Tell me what happened that morning.
Andrew: Well, I collected my newspapers at about 8 o'clock and started my pa- per around. I went past the phone box and I saw this black bag in one comer. I got off my bike to have a better look. It was just an ordinary case. So I decided to find out who it belonged to.
Harriet: When did you realize it was money?
Andrew: As soon as I opened it.
Harriet: What did you do next?
Andrew: I rushed out of the box, went to the nearest house, and phoned the police.
Harriet: what did the police do with the bag?
Andrew: I didn't stay to find out. I had to go and continue the delivery of my newspapers.
Harriet: Were you late for school?
Andrew: Only about five minutes. Nobody seemed to mind. | Harriet thinks Andrew is a hero and asks Andrew about his experience this morning. Andrew told Harriet how he found the money and what he did with it. |
train_11968 | Sheff: Good afternoon. I'm looking for a second-hand car and I believe you sell cars.
Tessa: Yes. I have one here that may interest you.
Sheff: Ah, yes. A friend told me about it. What make is it?
Tessa: It's a Lincoln.
Sheff: Is it MS 560 or MF 558? I don't want either of them. I want a MF 650 one.
Tessa: Oh, it's the one you want, and it's three years old.
Sheff: Mmm... hmm. And what sort of condition is it in?
Tessa: It's in very good condition and it's compact.
Sheff: Right. And how much are you asking for it?
Tessa: Three thousand and fifteen dollars.
Sheff: Three thousand and fifteen dollars? That's a lot of money for a second-hand car.
Tessa: But it's in excellent condition.
Sheff: Could I try it out?
Tessa: Yes. You can try it here. | Sheff's looking for a second-hand car. Tessa recommends a Lincoln. But Sheff thinks the price is too high for a second-hand car and wants to try it out. |
train_11969 | Marisa: Hello, Amy. Are you coming to my birthday party?
Amy: Yes, I am. How do I get to your house from the station?
Marisa: Well, call me when you get to the station and I'll come and pick you up in my car.
Amy: Are you sure it won't be too much trouble?
Marisa: It's no trouble at all. It only takes about 15 minutes.
Amy: Oh, I want to check your phone number. Is it 828816887?
Marisa: No. It's 81881688.
Amy: Oh, really? I'm glad I checked.
Marisa: What time do you plan to arrive at the station?
Amy: I plan to get there around 8:30.
Marisa: OK. See you then.
Amy: See you. Goodbye. | Marisa asks Amy to call Marisa when she comes to Marisa's birthday party so that Marisa can pick her up at the station. Then Amy checks Marisa's phone number. |
train_11970 | Omar: What? You want to leave early?
Quinn: Yes. Can I?
Omar: Do you really need to?
Quinn: Yes. Is it OK with you?
Omar: Is it important?
Quinn: Yes. Do you mind?
Omar: You really have to?
Quinn: Yes. Will you let me?
Omar: I guess so. | Quinn wants to leave early. Omar is reluctant but agrees. |
train_11971 | Julissa: What upsets you?
Gwen: My parents called. As usual, they reminded me again that I should have a plan to marry by my late 20s. Easier set than done. Who should I marry? I have no time to go on a date.
Julissa: It is not your mother finding one for you?
Gwen: I will find one myself, of course. I'm a modern girl.
Julissa: Perhaps you can try the three minutes date, the latest type.
Gwen: You mean dozens of the opposite sex meet each other for three minutes in a dimly bar serving alcohol, I hate that idea.
Julissa: No, there is an updated version, three minutes video date. I know an online dating website providing such service with a microphone and webcam, you can sigh for it. You can be face-to-face with a guy talking for maximum three minutes.
Gwen: I don't think it makes sense. Three minutes is such a short time.
Julissa: I think you can find out if there is a possibility of romance within the first second of meeting someone, so-called love at first sight.
Gwen: Anyway, I don't want to post my face up for sale on the internet like that.
Julissa: Don't worry. There are many other options using the internet as dating methods. Some sites operate at international standard even have got certifications.
Gwen: Of course, for these sites, you have to pay a membership fee. But all in all, it is more serious and professional. The chance of meeting a good and serious person who does not play games is higher.
Julissa: I don't want to post my personal information on the internet. I'm not knowing who is reading it. | Gwen is upset because her parents urge her to get married. Julissa suggests she use the internet as dating methods, but Gwen doesn't want to post her personal information on the internet. |
train_11972 | Mary: Good afternoon, Kate. Come in.
Kate: Good afternoon, Mary.
Mary: Welcome to my home. Mom, this is my good friend, Kate. Kate, this is my mom.
Natalee: I'm pleased to meet you, Kate.
Kate: Glad to meet you.
Natalee: Sit down, please. Would you like to have a cup of tea or coffee?
Kate: Coffee, please.
Natalee: Here is coffee, cakes and some fruit. Help yourself, please.
Kate: Thank you very much.
Mary: This is a picture of my family, Kate. This is my mother, my father and that is my grandpa and grandma.
Kate: What a nice family! | Kate visits Kate's home. Mary's mom offers Kate with some refreshments and Mary shows a picture of her family to Kate. |
train_11973 | Alysa: What's the problem? You don't look happy.
Lorna: I failed my oral test.
Alysa: How come?
Lorna: I'm not practicing enough.
Alysa: Why don't you go to the English corner to talk to your classmates in English quite often ?
Lorna: When I talk to Chinese, I always want to speak Chinese.
Alysa: You should always keep in mind, the more you practice, the better English you can speak. | Lorna failed the oral test. Alysa advises Lorna to practice more. |
train_11974 | Reginauld: Sam, what shall I do with my stocks? Will I lose money?
Sam: There's a possibility.
Reginauld: What do you mean by that?
Sam: I mean if you don't sell your shares now, it's quite likely that you'll end up losing your shirt.
Reginauld: Is that so?
Sam: Absolutely. Take my word for it. | Sam warns that Reginauld will lose money if Reginauld doesn't sell the shares now. |
train_11975 | Lily: David, I'm going to China.
David: Really? How do you get the chance?
Lily: You know. I took part in the Chinese contest. I was the best and they gave me this reward. I don't have to pay for my trip.
David: Congratulations. How lucky you are!
Lily: Thank you. I'm leaving tomorrow morning.
David: I'm sure you'll enjoy the trip. China is such a beautiful country.
Lily: I'm sure I will.
David: Have a nice journey, Lily.
Lily: Thank you, David. | Lily won the Chinese contest and will go to China free of charge. David congratulates her. |
train_11976 | Marcio: All right, so this is what we are going to do. I've carefully mapped this out, so don't screw it up. Mr. Rabbit, you and Mr. Fox will go into the bank wearing these uniforms. We managed to get replicas of the one the guards wear when they pick up the money.
Mr. Rabbit: Got it.
Mr. Fox: No problem, boss.
Marcio: When you get inside, tell them that you are filling in for Carl and Tom, and say that they are on another route today. Don't lose your cool. Just act natural.
Mr. Rabbit: What if they want to call and confirm?
Marcio: You let him.
Mr. Fox: What! ?
Marcio: Don't worry, we have the phones tapped, so the call will be patched through to me, and I'll pretend to be the transport company.
Mr. Rabbit: Ha ha, you are so clever boss!
Marcio: Okay, shut up. Only take as much money as you can fit in these bags. Don't get greedy! Are you ready? Let's go. | Marcio gives instructions to Mr. Rabbit and Mr. Fox to go into the bank in uniforms and take as much money as they can. |
train_11977 | Herman: Herman, why are you so excited?
Adelind: I have met a beautiful girl.
Herman: Have you fallen in love?
Adelind: Yes. At first sight.
Herman: Can you describe the situation at that time?
Adelind: At that time her back was ramrod straight as she sailed by, her tone is best, neither over-passionate, nor too cold.
Herman: What's her outlook?
Adelind: She was pretty, her hair was the color of rich dark chocolate, waving gently to her shoulders. Her complexion was clear and golden. | Herman falls in love with a girl. Herman asks him to talk about the situation and the girl's outlook. |
train_11978 | Guthrie: I'm freezing, the forecast said it would be warm today.
Korney: But you should always be prepared for all types of weather.
Guthrie: How? You mean I should carry 4 sets of clothes with me everyday?
Korney: I mean, you had better bring a coat if the mornings a little cold, and pack an umbrella in your briefcase if you get wet on the way to work in the morning. You will have a miserable day in the office.
Guthrie: That's true. Well, if the weather clears up. I'm taking the afternoon off. I want to go down to the beach.
Korney: It's our busiest time. How can you take time off?
Guthrie: No one will miss me, anyway, if it stays cold and windy, I'll forget it.
Korney: Even if it warms up. I don't think it will be warm enough for the beach. | Korney advises Guthrie to get prepared for all types of weather. Guthrie wants to go down to the beach if the weather clears up. Korney doesn't think Guthrie should do so. |
train_11979 | Marie-Ann: Great job on your chemistry test, Anna. This is your second be in a row.
Anna: B plus actually, so there is a small improvement that.
Marie-Ann: So what have you been doing? You used to be a D student before?
Anna: I've joined a study group, our members discuss all the difficult stuff.
Marie-Ann: Great idea. Maybe you will have more time on the weekends to go out with your friends. How did you find the study group?
Anna: I saw a notice on the message board at lunch one day. I decided to check it out and now we meet once a week after our last class of the day.
Marie-Ann: Good for you, so you're not nervous about your chemistry tests anymore?
Anna: Not at all, I'm more prepared than ever. | Marie-Ann wonders how Anna, a D student, improves so much in chemistry. Anna tells Marie-Ann she joined a study group and how she found it. |
train_11980 | Ignaz: Hi Leo. You seem sleepy. Are you OK?
Leo: Oh, my neighborhood is so noisy. I can't sleep much.
Ignaz: Why? What's going on in your neighborhood?
Leo: The road near my house has been under construction for half a year. It's still not done.
Ignaz: Is it really loud?
Leo: Oh, it's terrible. If they don't finish the road soon, I'm afraid I'm going to be deaf.
Ignaz: How about your neighbors? Does it bother them too?
Leo: Yes, most of them.
Ignaz: Why not hold a neighborhood meeting? I'm sure you all could come up with some good solutions.
Leo: That's a good idea. Why didn't I think of that? | Leo can't sleep much because the road near his house has been under construction. Ignaz advises him to hold a neighborhood meeting. |
train_11981 | Dinah: Dave, I'm going to pick up food and drink for Saturday's picnic. Any suggestions?
Dave: Well, everyone has been talking about having a barbecue down by the river. So why don't you pick up some hamburger and hot dogs?
Dinah: OK, but how much hamburger meat are we going to need? And hot dogs, too.
Dave: I don't know. How about 3 pounds of hamburger and a couple of packages of hot dogs?
Dinah: Oh, that's not going to be enough. Do you remember the last picnic in the mountains? Jim, your roommate, ate about 10 hamburgers by himself.
Dave: Yeah, I remember that. Then 7 packages of hot dogs should be enough. And you'd better pick up some chicken for those who don't like hamburgers or hot dogs.
Dinah: OK. How about 5 or 6 bags of potato chips.
Dave: Better make that 8.
Dinah: OK. Uh, we still need some soft drinks. How about 10 of those 2 liter bottles?
Dave: Sounds fine. But be sure to buy a variety of drinks.
Dinah: OK. And what about dessert?
Dave: Well, maybe we could ask Kathy to make a few cherry pies like she did last time.
Dinah: Great. I'll give her a call right now. | Dave and Dinah discuss the types and quantity of food needed for the picnic. Dave also advises Dinah to ask Kathy to make the dessert. |
train_11982 | Jessey: What are you having for lunch?
Corbin: I got a sandwich, some chips, and a soda.
Jessey: Did you bring that from home?
Corbin: I got it from the cafeteria.
Jessey: What kind of sandwich did you get?
Corbin: They messed up my order and gave me a bologna sandwich.
Jessey: How was it?
Corbin: Considering it wasn't what I ordered, it was still pretty good.
Jessey: I think I got a sandwich there once before.
Corbin: Really?
Jessey: Yes, and they didn't get my order right either. | The cafeteria messed up Corbin's lunch order. This cafeteria didn't get Jessey's order right either. |
train_11983 | Nacy: Hi, Jeny.Are still working?
Jeny: Hi, Nacy.Come in please. I'm just putting away on my books.
Nacy: So, you are leaving, aren't you?
Jeny: yes, I'm going to take a holiday tomorrow.
Nacy: How nice! I can see you are busying packing. I'm sorry to interrupt you.
Jeny: That's all right. I'm almost finished.Do you need my help?
Nacy: Yes, could you please go over this for me? and see if there is any mistake in it?
Jeny: Oh. all right I'll read it soon.
Nacy: Excuse me for taking your time.
Jeny: It's nothing Navy. | Jeny is going on a holiday tomorrow and is busying packing. She will help Nacy go over her paperwork. |
train_11984 | Marty: Good evening, Pizza House. This is Marty speaking. May I take your order?
Mattie: Um yes. I'd like a medium pizza with pepperoni, olives, and extra cheese.
Marty: We have a two-for-one special on large pizzas. Would you like a large pizza instead?
Mattie: Sure, that sounds good.
Marty: Great! Would you like your second pizza to be the same as the first?
Mattie: No, make the second one with ham, pineapple and green peppers. Oh, and make it thin crust.
Marty: Okay, thin crust. Your total is $ 21. 50 and yourorder will arrive in thirty minutes or it ' s free!
Mattie: Perfect. Thank you. Bye..
Marty: wait! ! I need your address! | Marty wants a medium pizza, then Marty orders a large one when Mattie tells there is a two-for-one special on large pizzas. |
train_11985 | Atalanta: You have been here for how long? Four months now?
Emery: Yeah, about.
Atalanta: Do you know Chinese better now?
Emery: Oh, definitely. I remember, when I first arrived in Guangzhou, my girlfriend was haggling with a sales clerk over the price of a mobile phone.
Atalanta: Oh, yeah. Many Chinese like to bargain. It happens almost everywhere.
Emery: I mean, I understand that. But the speed of the conversation got faster and faster, until it seemed to me that they would fight. My perception of the tone was that it was a violent shouting match. The truth was that it was a perfectly normal conversation.
Atalanta: A shouting match? You ' re so funny. You must be exaggerating. I don ' t believe it.
Emery: I am not exaggerating at all. I ' m telling you the truth. That was how I felt at that time.
Atalanta: Yes, perhaps. Chinese usually don ' t notice that sort of thing. Maybe it ' s quite natural to us.
Emery: Yes, absolutely true. | Emery has been in China for four months. When Emery first arrived in Guangzhou, Emery felt the tone used when the Chinese bargain was a shouting match. Atalanta tells Emery it is quite natural to Chinese. |
train_11986 | Jessamyn: You look like in perfect condition.
Jodi: I go to the gym every day to keep fit.
Jessamyn: Which sports do you participate in?
Jodi: I've been doing yoga for a long time.
Jessamyn: Can you tell me something about yoga?
Jodi: Yoga is used to promote people's physical, intellectual and mental harmony and healthy.
Jessamyn: How do you feel when you practice yoga?
Jodi: Oh, I feel really tired and sweat a lot.
Jessamyn: But it will help you keep fit.
Jodi: Sure. But more importantly, I can have peace of mind. | Jodi has been doing yoga for a long time because it helps keep fit and have peace of mind. |
train_11987 | Sheelagh: I was wondering whether you could ship the tennis racket overseas to Taiwan.
Giuseppe: I'm sorry we don't ship overseas. It's too much trouble.
Sheelagh: I understand you don't have a history of shipping overseas, but I am willing to pay extra for shipping.
Giuseppe: Maybe we could make an exception for you if you win the bid.
Sheelagh: Thanks so much! By the way, is the racket really Serena Williams'?
Giuseppe: Yes. You'll get a picture of Serena playing with the racket and a document from her. | Giuseppe tells Sheelagh Giuseppe can ship the tennis racket overseas to Taiwan if Sheelagh wins the bid. |
train_11988 | Osborne: Hello, the International Hotel. May I help you?
Nova: Yes, I'd like to make a reservation for eight tonight.
Osborne: What time would you like your table?
Nova: At 7:30 pm. And I would like to sit in the non-smoking area.
Osborne: Would you like to sit in the hall or in the private room?
Nova: The private room, please.
Osborne: Wait for a moment, please. Let me check whether the private room is available or not. No problem.
Nova: It will be for business dinner. Reserve it under the name of Nova, the manager of Fashion Clothes Company.
Osborne: OK. A reservation for eight at7 : 30, Room 208. Please don't be more than half hour late, or we will have to give it to other guests. | Nova makes a reservation at the International Hotel for eight at 7: 30 tonight. Osborne helps Nova reserve Room 208 under the name of Nova. |
train_11989 | Garvy: Front desk. May I help you?
Esta: I'm going to check out tomorrow. Then we'll be back in a week's time. Can I leave my luggage here.
Garvy: Yes. Sure. You do have storage service. When will be checking out tomorrow?
Esta: About nine thirty in the morning.
Garvy: Shall we arrange a bail boy to pick up your luggage at nine o'clock?
Esta: Sure.
Garvy: May I have your room number please?
Esta: 1218.
Garvy: 1218. we'll collect your luggage at nine o'clock tomorrow. Would you then come to the front desk to get your storage receipt please?
Esta: Thank you very much. . Bye.
Garvy: You're welcome. Good-Bye. | Esta will check out tomorrow and wants storage service. Garvy arranges a bail boy and will pick up Esta's luggage at nine. |
train_11990 | Jacquette: Every year, the South has the floods. It is an act of God.
Meta: Do you really think so?
Jacquette: Yeah, you have some other ideas?
Meta: Think, in some way it is an act of God, but in another way, it just is caused by us.
Jacquette: For example?
Meta: We didn't pay attention to the environment, cut down trees and polluted the air.
Jacquette: Oh, I see. Fortunately government has taken some action to prevent such things. | Jacquette thinks the flood is an act of God, while Meta thinks it's caused by people damaging the environment. |
train_11991 | Margarete: You don't look like enjoying this workout.
Gwen: I'm not crazy about it at all.
Margarete: You don't like this sort of exercise?
Gwen: I'm not interested in it. Are you keen on it?
Margarete: Yes, that's funny. I thought you liked it.
Gwen: I hate it.
Margarete: Never mind. It'll be over in 10 minutes.
Gwen: It's the worst thing I'Ve ever tried. | Margarete likes one type of exercise which doesn't interest Gwen. |
train_11992 | Susan: Excuse me? Is this where I register? I'd like to sign up for my courses for next semester.
Gwendolin: Yes, of course. I need your student ID please.
Susan: Here you are.
Gwendolin: Okay, Susan. It says here that you are a business major and you are in your second year. Is this information correct?
Susan: Yes. I do want to take some additional credits this year to get a minor in psychology.
Gwendolin: Sure. That's not a problem. Do you have the list of courses you want to take this semester?
Susan: Yeah. Here's my list. I'm not sure if the class schedule will allow me to take all of them though.
Gwendolin: Yeah, that's perfect. What about the subjects for your minor?
Susan: Oh yeah! Almost forgot! I need to take fundamental linguistics, consumer psychology and neuroanatomy.
Gwendolin: Wow, you are going to be busy this semester! Okay, here you go. You are registered now, you'll have to make your first tuition payment before classes start. | Susan is signing up for courses for next semester and she needs to get a minor in fundamental linguistics, consumer psychology, and neuroanatomy. |
train_11993 | Prudi: Do you have any plans for tomorrow night?
Deni: Not really. I wasn thinking of maybe going to a movie. Do you want to go with me?
Prudi: Sure. What movies were you thinking about going to?
Deni: Have you heard of Hot Fuzz?
Prudi: Yes. Isn't the director of that movie the same guy who directed Shaun of the Dead?
Deni: That's the one. It's an actioncomedy. What do you think?
Prudi: To be honest, I didn't really like Shaun of the Dead. Besides, I like movies with a happy ending best.
Deni: What do you have in mind?
Prudi: I was thinking of seeing You, Me and Dupree. It's a typical Hollywood blockbuster.
Deni: Isn't that the chick flick with Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson?
Prudi: Yeah, I suppose you wouldn't want to see that, huh?
Deni: Not really. Do you like biographical / drama films?
Prudi: It depends on who the film is about. Which movie did you have in mind?
Deni: Anne Hathaway is in a new movie called Becoming Jane which is based on a true story about Jane Austen.
Prudi: That sounds fantastic! What time is it playing?
Deni: It's on at 8 pm at the Phoenix Theatres. I have a membership there, so I can book the tickets ahead of time.
Prudi: Great. Shall I meet you there around 7 forty-five tomorrow night?
Deni: Sounds good. I'll see you then! | Deni invites Prudi to see a movie named 'Hot Fuzz'. Prudi doesn't like it and then Prudi suggests 'seeing You, Me and Dupree'. They finally agree on seeing 'Becoming Jane' at the Phoenix Theatres. They will meet there at about 7:45 tomorrow night. |
train_11994 | Avery: That is the most beautiful sunset!
Danielle: Let's stop the car and enjoy it for a minute.
Avery: Here is a good place. Let's get out.
Danielle: Wow. We don't get to see this in the city!
Avery: Mother Nature is quite an artist.
Danielle: Look behind us at the mountains! They're reflecting pink!
Avery: Amazing. The sun is almost gone and yet there is still color everywhere!
Danielle: Where is our camera? Let's see if we can catch this on film! | Avery and Danielle are enjoying the beautiful sunset and Danielle wants to catch this on film. |
train_11995 | Anallise: Hey, Mike. Can I ask you something?
Mike: Sure, what's up?
Anallise: I'm going to gamble on the world cup tonight. Who do you think will win?
Mike: Good question. I have to think about it.
Anallise: My husband is betting on France.
Mike: France? Is he crazy?
Anallise: What do you mean?
Mike: Well, how do I put this? France is a terrible team. | Anallise 's husband is betting on France on the world cup, but Mike thinks France is terrible. |
train_11996 | Aubine: what did you do over the weekend?
Ines: I went a global warming rally in London. It was fantastic to be around so many people who care about the environment.
Aubine: do you think there's anything we can do to reverse the damage that's been done already?
Ines: it might not be possible to fix the problems that we've created for ourselves, but there are lots of things we can do to prevent more damages from happening.
Aubine: like what?
Ines: well, we can use public transport instead of taking our cars for a start.
Aubine: what else can we do to protect the environment?
Ines: if you do have to drive, you should make sure that your car runs on unleaded petrol. Also, your home should use sources of renewable energy.
Aubine: how about recycling? Does that actually help?
Ines: yes. You should take your glass, paper, plastic, cardboard, and tin cans to a recycling center.
Aubine: what do you think is the biggest worry for our future?
Ines: I think that the issue of greatest concern is having enough sources of clean water for everyone.
Aubine: I had no idea you were such as environmentalist before!
Ines: to be honest, in order for the earth to continue to be a habitable place, we're all going to have to become more interested in the environment. | Ines went to a global warming rally in London last weekend. Ines suggests using public transport and renewable energy, and taking recyclable items to a recycling center to protect the environment. Ines thinks the issue of greatest concern is having enough clean water for everyone. |
train_11997 | Marni: I really don't know how to break this to you, but it's eating me alive!
Lyssa: Just tell the truth. I won't take it personally.
Marni: Well. . . hum. You are sure you won't lose control of yourself?
Lyssa: Sometimes it's wise to be direct with people. Come on, just tell me. Don't beat around the bush, please!
Marni: Well. Since you'd like an honest answer, I will tell you the truth.
Lyssa: Alright. What is that you want to tell me?
Marni: We'Ve won two free tickets to Hawaii for a seven-day vacation!
Lyssa: What? Are you serious? Oh, my gosh! There will be guys everywhere. | Marni tells Lyssa they have won two free tickets to Hawaii for a seven-day vacation and this surprises Lyssa. |
train_11998 | Micky: Are you going to Helen's birthday party on Friday evening?
Helen: I wouldn't miss it for the world! It's sure to be fun. She's invited a lot of people. Do you think everyone will be able to get into her house?
Micky: If everyone turned up, it would be a squeeze, but a few people said that they couldn't go, so I think it should be ok?
Helen: Are you taking anything?
Micky: I'Ve got her a birthday present and I'll take a bottle fo wine too.
Helen: That's a good idea. She told me that she had bought plenty of food and snacks. I think it's going to be a noisy party. I hope her neighbours don't mind too much.
Micky: Helen gets on very well with her neighbours. I wouldn't be surprised if they went to the party too.
Helen: I'm ready looking forward to it. This party is going to be a blast!
Micky: Well, don't be late. I'll see you on Friday at Helen's. | Micky and Helen are going to Helen's birthday party on Friday evening. Micky has got her a birthday present and will take a bottle of wine. |
train_11999 | Margaretta: I really need to lose some weight. I should go on a diet.
Octavius: I think you should work out more too.
Margaretta: Wow! You are much skinnier since the last time I saw you.
Octavius: I have lost about five kilos.
Margaretta: How did you do it?
Octavius: I was on a diet and exercised daily.
Margaretta: I hate working out.
Octavius: You can try a low-impact workout schedule. Why don't you go to a gym?
Margaretta: Good idea. Then the trainer will help me to make a fitness plan. Besides that, what's your secret?
Octavius: The secret is persistence. | Octavius has lost about five kilos because Octavius exercised and was on a diet. Octavius advises Margaretta to go to a gym. |
train_12000 | Dorthea: Which services offered by your band do you use most?
Sylvester: I use several services. Of course, I deposit and withdraw money quite often. I often use my ATM card to take money out of my current account. I use my bank to exchange money form once currency t
Dorthea: Do you ever ask you bank for traveller's cheques? They are much safer than carrying lots of cash around.
Sylvester: I sometimes use traveller's cheques, but sometimes I travel to countries where they are hard to exchange for cash.
Dorthea: Do you use your bank to pay your utility bills? I use direct debit.
Sylvester: Yes, I do. It saves me a lot of time. I also have standing orders for my subscriptions to magazines.
Dorthea: That's good idea. You don't need to worry about missing an issue of a magazine if you do that. I suppose you have a mortgage too.
Sylvester: Yes. My bank offers very good terms and conditions on mortgage. There's a lot of competition between banks nowadays. Each one is trying to offer better conditions and services than the others.
Dorthea: I have a deposit account with my bank. There are some restrictions on withdrawing money, but the interest rate is much higher.
Sylvester: I don't have one. I prefer to buy shares. My bank also provides a share trading service. It's cheap and easy to use.
Dorthea: That's great. But I prefer to put my money somewhere where the returns are more certain. | Sylvester uses the bank's deposit and withdrawal service, the traveler's check service, the utility service, and the mortgage service. Sylvester likes to buy stocks but Dorthea prefers to put Dorthea's money somewhere where the returns are more certain. |