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train_1501 | Ayn: I see you have bought the latest copy of beauty and fashion. Are there any interesting articles in it?
Jess: There's an interesting interview with a top fashion designer about the latest fashions. I enjoyed reading her thought. The which? section is very interesting this month. They tested facial cleaners. T
Ayn: ... | Jess asks about the magazine Ayn bought. Both Ayn and Jess likes to take the tests in the magazine but Jess doesn't take the tests seriously. |
train_1502 | Jandy: What's the matter with you then? You look miserable.
Lauree: It's us.
Jandy: What do you mean by us?
Lauree: Well, you always say you're busy.
Jandy: That's right.
Lauree: And you often go back to live with your parents and leave our son in the room by himself.
Jandy: I. . . I. . . I miss my parents, also they m... | Lauree complains about Jandy and their marriage. Jandy tries to explain. |
train_1503 | Jerrie: I do feel like a trip to Florida on such a gloomy day in New York, to enjoy the sunshine while lying on the beaches of Florida.
Levi: That's a great idea. It's the best season for tourists in Florida. You can also get a good sun-tan there.
Jerrie: But if the sunshine is too strong, it might damage the eyes and ... | Jerrie wants to visit Florida for the sunshine. Levi agrees and advises Jerrie not to get overtanned. |
train_1504 | Danelle: I've been thinking about getting my hair cut.
Penn: I thought you were going to let it grow out long.
Danelle: I said that, didn't I? But I just don't know what to do with it.
Penn: You're in one of those in-between stages, aren't you.
Danelle: Yes, it's not short enough to be wash-and-go and not long enough t... | Danelle's hair is in the in-between stage. Penn advises Danelle to wear a hat. |
train_1505 | Reta: I know you're sleepy and I hate to bother you, but I think you're late for work.
Bryant: Oh, no. I forgot to turn the alarm clock on!
Reta: Don't worry. I can give you a lift.
Bryant: Thank you. You save me. | Reta will give Bryant, who oversleeps, a lift. |
train_1506 | Oswell: I have an issue.
Kenn: What's going on?
Oswell: There is a leaking pipe in my wall.
Kenn: Is there any water damage?
Oswell: There is mildew.
Kenn: I'll go to your apartment tomorrow to fix the pipe.
Oswell: Why can't I call someone to fix it today?
Kenn: I'll just do it myself.
Oswell: I need it done today.
Ke... | Oswell wants to call a plumber to fix the pipe today. Kenn agrees. |
train_1507 | Ramsay: Have you had enough time to look over the menu?
Justin: Yes, we are almost ready to order.
Ramsay: Let me remind you of the specials of the day, which are posted on the board.
Justin: Oh, that all sounds so good! Can we get the sauce on the side?
Ramsay: Yes, we would be happy to prepare the food to meet your s... | Ramsay introduces several dishes but Justin orders the broccoli noodles. And Justin asks Ramsay to bring the salad now. |
train_1508 | Dyna: If I remember correctly, time of delivery is another point in which we differ.
Osborne: That's right. Let's go into details of it.
Dyna: Ok. I hope you can have these goods delivered before the end of September. We'd like them to be ready in time for our Christmas sales.
Osborne: Christmas doesn't come until the ... | Dyna wants the goods to be delivered by the end of September. Osborne tells Dyna it's difficult to advance the shipping time because the manufacturers are busy. They finally reach an agreement to ship by the middle of October. |
train_1509 | Hanan: Excuse me, is this the Guyon Travel Agency?
Guyon Travel Agency: Yes, sir. What can I do for you?
Hanan: I want to travel to the ancient town in the south of China. Would you please tell me something about it?
Guyon Travel Agency: Sure. There's network of canals. And there are white walls, black tiles, small bri... | Hanan wants to travel to the ancient town in the south of China. Guyon Travel Agency from a travel agency describes the scenery, cost, and length of the trip to Hanan. |
train_1510 | Bevvy: Hi, good to see you. What can we assist you with today? Going away on business again?
Aileen: Yes, I'm off again at the beginning of next week. I need to get some Traveller's Cheques.
Bevvy: We do always recommend people take Traveller's Cheques when travelling overseas. The world is a dangerous place nowadays, ... | Aileen wants some Traveller's Cheques for a business trip from Bevvy. Aileen and Bevvy discuss the advantages of Traveller's Cheques. |
train_1511 | Garvy: Hello. What can we do for you?
Andriette: Hello, I'm here to talk to someone about a Fixed Asset Loan.
Garvy: Certainly. That shouldn't be a problem. Tell me, do you have a Basic Account with us?
Andriette: Yes. I also have a Loan Certificate.
Garvy: Oh, that's good. We will come to our final decision based on y... | Andriette wants to apply for a loan. Garvy checks Andriette's credit rating and payment capability. |
train_1512 | Caroline Menzies: Caroline Menzies speaking.
John Laing: Could I speak to Diana Curzon?
Caroline Menzies: I'm afraid she's in a meeting at the moment. Who's speaking?
John Laing: This is John Laing from Dantons.
Caroline Menzies: Can I take a message, Mr. Laing?
John Laing: Yes, please. I'm actually returning her call.... | John Laing returns Diana Curzon's call, but Diana Curzon is busy. Caroline Menzies will convey the message. |
train_1513 | Rollins: Would you tell me how I send this parcel to shanghai, China? It contains only books.
Remy: You might send it as printed matter.
Rollins: I wonder if you could have ensured here.
Remy: Of course. How much would you want to ensure this books for?
Rollins: Let me see. I think I can have the ensured five hundred d... | Rollins sends a parcel with books and pays Remy ten dollars to insure the parcel. |
train_1514 | Fayina: May I speak to Marry?
Marry: Marry is not in right now, she went shopping with her mum.
Fayina: Will it be too late if I call around ten this evening?
Marry: That's all right. We don't go to bed early. | Marry allows Fayina to call Marry again around ten. |
train_1515 | Adora: Hello, I would like to make an appointment to look at houses.
Sebastien: Sure, would you prefer looking in the morning or afternoon?
Adora: I would prefer mornings.
Sebastien: Can you go during the week, or can you only go during the weekend?
Adora: Going to look at houses during the week is best for me.
Sebasti... | Adora makes an appointment with Sebastien for house viewing. Sebastien confirms the time and place with Adora. |
train_1516 | Quincey: Good morning, sir, can I help you?
Jermain: Yes, I was wondering if you had the time to show me around this exhibition?
Quincey: I'd be glad to, sir. But may I ask what line of business you are in?
Jermain: I'm in the electrical appliances.
Quincey: I see. Would you be interested in seeing the audio-visual pro... | Jermain asks Quincey to show him around the exhibition. Quincey confirms the interests of Jermain and will make the arrangement. |
train_1517 | Thomas: Happy New Year, Rose.
Rose: Happy New Year, Thomas. How many joys nice drinks with us, will you?
Thomas: Thank you, I will. What are you up to today?
Rose: First, I am going to get ready for the parade, I have a great costume. Then later today, I am going to church. If you want, I can give you a costume, and yo... | Rose invites Thomas to have some drinks and go to the parade together to celebrate New Year. Thomas accepts. |
train_1518 | Joscelin: are you good at cooking?
Emmey: no, but I'm pretty good at eating!
Joscelin: do you prefer chinese food or Western food?
Emmey: well, to be honest with you, Chinese food is really different from western food.
Joscelin: are you used to the food here?
Emmey: I'm not really used to it yet.
Joscelin: what's your ... | Joscelin asks Emmey's opinions about Chinese food. Emmey likes Sweet and Sour Pork and Kung Pao chicken and wants to try typical Chinese dishes. Joscelin invites Emmey to have Beijing duck. |
train_1519 | Finn: Hello, Pratt. How was your interview yesterday?
Pratt: Hello, Finn. I did a wonderful job and I was employed. How about you?
Finn: I am sorry to tell you that I have lost the opportunity.
Pratt: Why? You are so excellent. I think you are the most suitable person for the job.
Finn: Yes, I know I am excellent, but ... | Pratt was employed but Finn was not because he didn't pay attention to the etiquette. Pratt asks Finn to remember the etiquette next time. |
train_1520 | Karil: May I help you?
Cal: I would like to check out these books.
Karil: May I see your library card, please?
Cal: Yes. Here you go.
Karil: Apparently, you have unpaid late fees.
Cal: I do?
Karil: You owe some money.
Cal: Exactly how much do I owe?
Karil: You owe $ 24. 50.
Cal: I won't be able to pay that right now.
K... | Cal can't check out the books until the late fees are paid. |
train_1521 | Jeralee: Do you have any apartment to rent?
Gearard: Yes. Right now I have a studio.
Jeralee: Where is it.
Gearard: In the downtown, near the square.
Jeralee: Is it furnished?
Gearard: Yes, and the rent includes utilities.
Jeralee: That's good. When can I go to see the house?
Gearard: What about next saturday.
Jeralee:... | Jeralee wants to rent a furnished studio from Gearard. |
train_1522 | Sayre: Have you seen the movie Catwoman?
Sharon Stone: No, not yet. Is it good?
Sayre: Yes, it's quite amusing, actually. Good plot, and Sharon Stone's in it.
Sharon Stone: Oh, she's good. She is my favorite! She must be getting on a bit now.
Sayre: Yeah, but she looks amazing.
Sharon Stone: So what's the movie about?
... | Sayre thinks Catwoman is a good movie. Sharon Stone asks about the plot. Sayre describes the plot to Sharon Stone but Sharon Stone is not able to follow. |
train_1523 | Alford: Are you ready to order? May I suggest a veal.
Mariejeanne: No, I'll have the fish please.
Alford: The chicken is also nice.
Mariejeanne: No, I want the fish.
Alford: Our special tonight is lobster.
Mariejeanne: Thank you, but I prefer the fish
Alford: Perhaps you'd enjoy the lamb
Mariejeanne: No, I like the fis... | Alford recommends different dishes to Mariejeanne but Mariejeanne insists on ordering fish. |
train_1524 | Mark: Hello, Jenny. What are you doing here?
Jenny: Hello, Mark! This is my daughter, Sarah. It's the school holidays so we're shopping now--- we're not sure what to do after that.
Mark: Well, there's a show for children this afternoon in the library where I work.
Jenny: Oh'? What time is it at?
Mark: It starts at two ... | Mark recommends the show in the library to Jenny and her daughter. Jenny asks about the reading course. Mark will give her more details after the show. |
train_1525 | Stephenie: Did you go out yesterday evening?
Maddie: Yes, we went to the Tianjin sports center to watch a women volleyball game between Tianjin and US. The US team was led by Lang Ping, the former coach of the Chinese national team.
Stephenie: How was the game?
Maddie: It's very exciting, we enjoyed it very much, but w... | Stephenie asks about yesterday evening. Maddie watched a volleyball game but missed the first 30 minutes. |
train_1526 | Matt White: Hello. Matt White speaking.
Pan Johnson: Hello, Dr. White, my name's Pan Johnson. My roommate, Janet Holmes, wanted me to call you.
Matt White: Janet Holmes? Oh, that's right. She's in my Shakespearean English class. Has anything happened to her?
Pan Johnson: Nothing, it's just that she submitted a job appl... | Pan calls Dr. White to confirm if Pan can submit the essay for her roommate but Dr.White and Pan have conflicts in the schedule. Dr. White tells Pan to give the essay to his secretary and gives Pan the location of his office. |
train_1527 | Quigly: What time do you usually get up in the morning?
Nigel: I sleep in every morning, sometimes until 11 or 12.
Quigly: Are you serious? I get up at 5 every morning to go to the gym, and then I get to work around 7.
Nigel: Well, I work from home, so I can set my own hours. I usually work until midnight or 1 in the m... | Quigly and Nigel talk about their daily schedules. Quigly is a morning person but Nigel is a night person. They decide to take a hike but not to see a movie today. |
train_1528 | Nadean: Oh, wow. I can't believe today is our last day of school. No more teaching for three months straight! So where are you going for summer vacation?
Malanie: A couple of months ago, one of my students gave me a magazine. I was greatly interested in it. Now I get it in my mailbox every month.
Nadean: Why don't you ... | Nadean asks Malanie about the vacation plan. Malanie received a magazine from a student, cut photos from the magazine, put them on the wall, decided to travel to Morocco for vacation. |
train_1529 | Beulah: How do you usually spend your day, Paul?
Paul: I usually get up at seven. I take a shower and dress and then I have breakfast at seven thirty. I leave the house at eight. I work from nine to five. I have dinner at six thirty, watch television and then go to bed.
Beulah: How do you usually spend you weekends?
Pa... | Beulah asks how Paul spends day and weekends, and what Paul does for exercise. |
train_1530 | Bryn: Please take a seat!
Jessika: Thank you!
Bryn: Now, you're applying for a job as secretary with us. I'd like to ask you some questions. Now, first of all, how many foreign languages can you speak?
Jessika: Well, I can speak English quite well. And I also know a little Japanese.
Bryn: English and a bit of Japanese.... | Bryn interviews Jessika as a secretary. Jessika can speak foreign languages, use a computer, take shorthand but can't drive. |
train_1531 | Janene: Hello, Kate. Have you been to the new sports center yet?
Kate: Not yet. Where is it?
Janene: On Mill Road, near Stone Street, behind Santa Station.
Kate: What about it?
Janene: It's wonderful. You can do a lot of sports there. I played table tennis last Saturday, and watched a basketball match.
Kate: What about... | Janene describes the new sports center to Kate and invites her to go there together. |
train_1532 | Nicolea: Aren't you going to give us a training workshop next week? How are things going on your preparation for the presentation?
Willdon: I'm having trouble narrowing down my topic for the training. I want to speak about how to improve our sales technique, but there is so much to say, it's hard to get organized.
Ru... | Willdon updates Nicolea and Rudyard about the preparation for the presentation at a training workshop. Rudyard introduces the training group. Willdon gives some suggestions. |
train_1533 | Petey: I think Andy's party will be fun.
Diannne: Yeah, I think so. Oh, by the way, I need to ask you something.
Petey: What's that?
Diannne: Could I get back the sweater you borrowed?
Petey: Sure. Oh, that reminds me. Could I borrow your black leather boots?
Diannne: My boots? Er. . . Sure, ok. | Petey agrees to return the sweater to Petey but asks to borrow the boots. |
train_1534 | Isa: Do you have a boyfriend?
Eryn: Yes. Why?
Isa: Well, I came to know a girl 3 weeks ago and we have so much in common.
Eryn: So?
Isa: So I think I may fall in love with her.
Eryn: You are attracted to her. That sounds great, but how do you know that it is a crush or it's real love?
Isa: Then what's the differe... | Eryn met a girl but can't tell if it's a crush or real love. Isa analyzes for Eryn and thinks Eryn has found the soul mate. |
train_1535 | Karrie: what was your wedding ceremony like, Abigail?
Abigail: my husband and I got married in a registry office with just two friends there as witnesses. But then we had three parties to celebrate.
Karrie: three parties? That's quite a lot. That must have been expensive!
Abigail: well, since my husband and I are fr... | Karrie asks Abigail about her wedding. Abigail and her husband from two different countries got married in a third country so they had three parties. She didn't go on a honeymoon. She feels her untraditional wedding perfect because of her untraditional marriage. |
train_1536 | Patrice: I have been having a lot of headaches lately.
Kordula: Have you been having these headaches for a long time?
Patrice: I have had headaches my whole life, but they have been getting worse lately.
Kordula: Have you been under a lot of stress lately?
Patrice: I've been under stress, but no more than usual.
K... | Patrice has a headache. Kordula asks about the details and will send Patrice for a CT scan. |
train_1537 | Harmonia: Have you bought another handset
Georgette: No, it is the original one.
Harmonia: This is silver gray,while I remember your handset was black.
Georgette: I have changed a case for it.
Harmonia: Can a handset case be changed?
Georgette: Of course. That's why I bought this type. I can change its case freque... | Harmonia thinks Georgette bought the other handset, but Georgette changed the case because Georgette bought all cases. |
train_1538 | Alfie: Mom, I want a puppy.
Mom: Let me think about it.
Alfie: Why do you have to think about it?
Mom: Because puppies cost money.
Alfie: No, they don't. Puppies are free.
Mom: Yes, but puppies need their shots.
Alfie: Shots for what?
Mom: So they won't get sick, just like why you get your shots.
Alfie: I hate shots.
M... | Alfie wants a puppy. Mom needs to think about it because the puppies cost money. |
train_1539 | Otis: Wow, that was a delicious meal! We must come back to this restaurant. Everyone in my family told me how good it was, but I'd never tried it before. I'm glad I listened to them.
Emmanuel: I've been here a lot with my friends, but this time was the best. Last time I ate some pasta and it was OK, but my steak tonigh... | Otis and Emmanuel both think highly of the restaurant. Emmanuel suggests telling the chef. |
train_1540 | Oran: I ' m hungry, let ' s go grab a bite to eat.
Cecilia: Yeah me too. Oh! Can we stop at the shop really fast? I lost my makeup bag at the airport and I want to pick up a few things.
Oran: Will you take long?
Cecilia: No! Five minutes I promise!
Oran: Come on! We have been here for almost an hour! I thought you said... | Cecilia has lost her makeup bag and wants to pick up some cosmetics in the shop. Oran blames Cecilia for spending a lot of money on makeup and then Cecilia accuses Oran of spending too much on his razors, shave, etc. |
train_1541 | Kevin: It was very kind of you to give me a tour of the place. It gave me a good idea of your product range.
Jasmine: It ' s a pleasure to show our factory to our customers. What ' s your general impression, may I ask?
Kevin: Very impressive, indeed, especially the speed of your NW Model.
Jasmine: That ' s our latest d... | Jasmine gave Kevin a tour of the factory. Kevin is impressed especially by the speed of Jasmine's NW Model and expresses Kevin's cooperation intention. |
train_1542 | Bevvy: So, Casey, how are things going with the photos for the press kit?
Casey: Yeah, I ' Ve been meaning to talk to you about that. I might need to ask for an extension on that deadline.
Bevvy: You ' Ve had over a month to get this finalized! Why are things delayed?
Casey: Well, the thing is, we ran into a lot of pro... | Bevvy asks Casey about the process of the photos. Casey apologises and makes excuses for the delay but Bevvy is still very angry and wants the photos ASAP. |
train_1543 | Ted: Hi, my name is Ted, what's yours?
Laura: What?
Ted: I said, I'm Ted, who are you?
Laura: Huh? Oh, my name is Laura.
Ted: Do you come here often, Laura?
Laura: Huh? I can't hear you, the music's too loud.
Ted: Let's go outside and talk. So Laura, do you come here often?
Laura: Hold on, my ears are still ringing fro... | Ted and Laura meet for the first time. They tell each other how often they come to this place and they think the music here is too loud. |
train_1544 | Eliot: Today is Saturday, isn't it?
Bessy: Yes, what's wrong?
Eliot: What's the date today?
Bessy: Today is September 28th, 2007.
Eliot: I have a meeting this afternoon.
Bessy: When will it begin?
Eliot: It will begin at three o'cock. What's the time now?
Bessy: It is half past one.
Eliot: I have to go now. I don't wan... | Bessy tells Eliot the date today. Eliot remembers Eliot has a meeting this afternoon. |
train_1545 | Unity Company: Ladies and gentlemen, dear Mr. Simpson. Following the increasing communication between Unity Company and Pineapple Computer Company, we established steady cooperation. And today we all here feel very proud and honored to have Mr. Simpson with us. Mr. Simpson is well-known for his success and his career. ... | Unity Company invites Mr. Simpson to give a speech. Mr. Simpson expresses his expectation for a long-standing cooperation between Unity Company and him. |
train_1546 | Staffard: I'm phoning about the factory visit next Friday. What should I do when I arrive?
Glenn: Park in the visitors'car park in front of the factory and then go to the gatehouse. It's directly opposite the entrance to the car park. The Security people will sign you in and give you a visitor's badge. My assistant wil... | Staffard phones Glenn to ask about what to do on Staffard's arrival for the factory visit. |
train_1547 | Daniel: Yuck. The carrots taste awful and salty. Hi sis, how do you like them?
Tawnya: I like them very much. They are delicious.
Daniel: Well, you can have all my carrots.
Tawnya: Daniel, hold on for a minute. What are you trying to pull there?
Daniel: Nothing. Just that I don't care for these carrots. Hi, sis. , I sa... | Daniel thinks the carrots don't taste good and wants Tawnya's chocolate cake. Tawnya tells him eating carrots does good to health but Daniel still wants the cake. |
train_1548 | Brooke: David, would you like something to eat?
David: No, I'm full.
Brooke: Do you want something to drink?
David: Yes, I'd like some coffee.
Brooke: Sorry, I don't have any coffee.
David: That's OK. I'll have a glass of water.
Brooke: A small glass, or a big one?
David: Small please.
Brooke: Here you are.
David: Than... | Brooke asks David if he wants something to eat or drink. David'll have a small glass of water. |
train_1549 | Gao.: I'd like to reserve a table for three at 6:30 this evening.
Ray: Let me check. Hold on, please. . . Yes, that's fine. Smoking or nonsmoking area?
Gao.: Nonsmoking, please.
Ray: All right. May I have your name?
Gao.: My surname is Gao.
Ray: How do you spell it, sir? | Ray helps Mr. Gao reserve a table for dinner. |
train_1550 | Alyda: I saw an interesting program on TV last night. It was about elderly people.
Vilhelmina: And what did the program say?
Alyda: It said that people with a positive attitude tend to live longer and happier.
Vilhelmina: I think that many physicians now agree with that idea.
Alyda: And the TV program also said that ph... | Alyda tells Vilhelmina about an interesting TV program about elderly people. |
train_1551 | Cathi: Hello there! Come on in! Don't just stand there! Come and take a seat!
Jimmy: Um, okay. Well, I just want a trim. Nothing too fancy.
Cathi: Oh my gosh! Your hair is amazing! So silky, so shiny! I am going to work my magic on your hair! You hear me? You are going to look like a million bucks!
Jimmy: Okay. Um. . .... | Jimmy wants a trim. Cathi serves Jimmy and admires Jimmy's hair enthusiastically but Cathi reacts indifferently. |
train_1552 | Zoe: How's the food?
Layton: It's pretty good.
Zoe: Well I don't think so. I don't like it at all!
Layton: I'm afraid you're being too particular about your food.
Zoe: I eat dog food when my parents are out.
Layton: We're in the same boat! I'Ve eaten fast food the whole week. I hate it now.
Zoe: Poor us! All this junk ... | Zoe and Layton get tired of eating fast food when their parents are out. They will dine out tonight for a change. |
train_1553 | Jermain: I found a great school for Junior!
Roanne: Don't you think it's a little early to be looking for schools? We haven't even had the baby yet!
Jermain: We can't be too cautious about these things.
Roanne: You are going to be such an adorable father! Tell me about this school.
Jermain: There is a huge slide on the... | Jermain found a great school for Junior and describes it to Roanne, although they haven't had their baby. |
train_1554 | Chicky: Farmington? Would you take a look at these catalogue ads that Roger did? I don't think we can use them.
Farmington: Hmm. I see what you mean. Have you spoken with Roger? He usually does better work than this.
Chicky: I know, Mr. Farmington. But, I'm not sure that I should bring this up with him. I think it woul... | Chicky and Farmington feel dissatisfied with the ads that Roger did. Farmington will speak to Roger. |
train_1555 | Tessy: Tomorrow is Halloween, I know I'm ready. I bought two pumpkins and a big bags of candy. Do you want to help me a jack-o-lantern?
Maud: I'd love to. I heard about Halloween when I was in Beijing. It's kind of a children's day. Small kids get dressed up, then walk around with paper bags or baskets, knocking on the... | Tessy and Maud are preparing for Halloween. They talk about the customs especially the trick-or-treat. Maud thinks that sounds a lot of fun. |
train_1556 | Devin: Dear fellows. As you know, Mr. Ross will be leaving us very soon after his short but meaningful visit to our company.
Mr. Ross: I really want to stay a little longer, but I still have a meeting to attend. All in all, I am so impressed by your hospitality and your warm welcome. Thank you for the trouble you have ... | Mr. Ross has visited Devin's company and is leaving very soon. He thanks Devin's hospitality and they both wish their further cooperation will be sound and successful. |
train_1557 | Room service: Room service. Can I help you?
Orlando: This is room 1019. I would like to order breakfast.
Room service: What would you like, sir?
Orlando: One orange juice, scrambled eggs with bacon, toast and coffee.
Room service: It will take about 20 minutes, sir. Is that all right?
Orlando: Yes, it is. Oh, by the wa... | Orlando calls Room Service to ask for breakfast and today's paper. |
train_1558 | Karylin: Good morning, Mr. Croft.
Mr. Croft: Good morning, nurse. I want to see the dentist, please.
Karylin: Do you have an appointment?
Mr. Croft: No, I don't.
Karylin: Is it urgent?
Mr. Croft: Yes, it is. It's very urgent. I feel awful. I have a terrible toothache.
Karylin: Can you come at 10 am on Monday, April 24t... | Mr Croft has a terrible toothache and wants to see the dentist right now, but the nurse tells him that the dentist is not available and he has to wait. |
train_1559 | Elladine: Hello. Do you like this jewelry? I made most of these items myself.
Shandy: You really have talent. How did you learn to do this?
Elladine: My mother taught me some tricks of the trade. I've always loved jewelry.
Shandy: Me, too. But I could never make bracelets like these.
Elladine: I've been making these de... | Elladine recommends a bracelet designed by Elladine to Shandy. Shandy takes one after bargaining. |
train_1560 | Issie: I've just visited your showroom. You surely get a lot of fancy bedsheets. I like them very much.
Arlana: I'm glad you like them. They are all made of silk. Here on display are all the most popular and favorite products. What items are you particularly interested in?
Issie: 20 is very colorful and feels nice. I'd... | Issie likes the bedsheets in the showroom displayed by Arlana. They reach an agreement on the price and will sign a contract. |
train_1561 | Renato: Hey, you. Can't you be a bit faster? You make the whole group wait for you.
Corey: How can you blame it on me? I'm having trouble in operating this kind of machine. It is designed for you right handers.
Renato: You always complain about these machines. But you are not the only one using your left hand.
Corey: R... | Corey's left-handed and works slowly. Renato tells Corey Renato's also left-handed and asks Corey to get suited to the work in advance instead of complaining about the machines. |
train_1562 | Maria: I'm not sure about this soup, Carl. It has no taste.
Carl: No! I don't think so, Maria. It tastes fine to me. We've been to this place before, and I don't feel the soup tastes any different.
Maria: Well, I still think it needs something. Salt?
Carl: No, certainly not. What about pepper? If anything, I think it c... | Maria thinks the soup lacks certain tastes. Carl thinks Maria starts to have a strong taste recently. |
train_1563 | Bob: Why, Ann, I haven't seen you for ages. How have you been?
Ann: Bob, it has been a long time, hasn't it? It must be at least a year.
Bob: No. We talked at the Johnson's Christmas party last December. Don't you remember?
Ann: That's right. Well, how are you? Still working for the Germen company?
Bob: No. I changed m... | Bob and Ann haven't seen each other for a long time. They tell each other how they have been doing recently. |
train_1564 | Kyrstin: Good morning, Miss. I'd like to speak to the manager.
Anneliese: I am the manager, Sir. How can I help you?
Kyrstin: Oh, really? It's this radio. It doesn't work.
Anneliese: Mm... did you buy it here?
Kyrstin: What do you mean? Of course I bought it here. Look, you switch it on and nothing happens.
Anneliese: ... | Kyrstin comes for a radio he bought yesterday that doesn't work. He can't find the receipt but manages to offer the cheque stub. The manager checks the radio and finds that it's because Kyrstin didn't read the instructions, he didn't move the switch onto the right position. |
train_1565 | Elyssa: What's your favourite game?
Lorie: I like to play table tennis. How about you?
Elyssa: I like swimming and skating.
Lorie: Isn't it hard to learn skating?
Elyssa: No, what you need is balance.
Lorie: Could you teach me how to do it?
Elyssa: Sure, anytime when you are free.
Lorie: Do I have to buy a pair of skat... | Lorie likes table tennis. Elyssa likes swimming and skating. Lorie requests Elyssa to teach Lorie to skate. |
train_1566 | Jermaine: I've just had my lunch at the cafeteria of our university.
Nils: What do you think of the food today?
Jermaine: You have to ask. About as terrible as usual, I'd say.
Nils: You know, I think it's about time a group of us speak to some University officials about the quality of the food.
Jermaine: Do you have a ... | Neither Jermaine nor Nils feels satisfied with the food in the university cafeteria. They think the manager should be changed. Jermaine had tried to propose but the Student Services Official was cool because the manager has good friends in the University. |
train_1567 | Mommy: Oh, my! I can't go on.
Kelsi: Me neither. I give up or I will die.
Mommy: I've never seen such hot weather in my life.
Kelsi: I can't agree more. It's like the whole world is boiling.
Mommy: Look. the temperature has hit 98!
Kelsi: I can't believe it. We used to have such nice weather here all year round.
Mommy:... | Mommy and Kelsi cannot stand the heat and miss the old days with nice weather. They will go back home and take a shower. |
train_1568 | Phaidra: Why weren't you at the German class last night, Tom? Have you given up?
Tom: Well, no...I came back late yesterday and found John sleeping in the chair. He'd been writing a report all day long and he was too tired to go out again, so we gave the lesson a miss.
Phaidra: You've missed quite a lot of lessons late... | Tom explains why he missed the German class yesterday and admits that he has lost interest in German. He thinks it's unnecessary to learn German because all his friends here speak English very well. |
train_1569 | Christalle: Hey, Mary! You have really been gone a long time. How did you do that?
Mary: Hi! Well, I talked with my teachers before I left about the work I would miss. Besides, my aunt in Denver made me study a lot there.
Christalle: I thought she was your rich aunt.
Mary: Not very. But she didn't have any children to ... | Mary tells Christalle about her holiday during which she studied a lot. They talk about Washington's Birthday when everywhere was crowded with people. |
train_1570 | Annalena: I really can't stand the way David controls the conversation all the time. If he's going to be at the Christmas party, I just won't come.
Aleen: I'm sorry you feel that way. But my mother insists that he come. | Annalena complains to Aleen about David, who controls the conversation all the time. |
train_1571 | Joelle: 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 friends. Do you think everyone will be able to get into her house?
Joelle: If everyone turned up, it would be very crowded. But a few said that they couldn't go, so I t... | Joelle and Helen are discussing whether Helen's birthday party will be crowded and what to take as a gift. |
train_1572 | Darrick: Welcome to McDonald's. Can I take your order?
Jolee: Please give me this extra value meal, a red bean pie, and one order of vegetable salad.
Darrick: Would you like something to drink?
Jolee: A cup of hot orange juice.
Darrick: Will that be it?
Jolee: Yes, that's all. | Jolee orders an extra value meal and hot orange juice with Darrick's assistance at McDonald's. |
train_1573 | Janus: Waiter, I would like to order now.
Waiter: Sure. What do you want to have today?
Janus: Cream soup and steak, please.
Waiter: How do you like your steak?
Janus: Excuse me, what does that mean?
Waiter: Well, there are several kinds of steaks. For example, you can have your steaks medium-rare, medium-well or ... | Janus orders cream soup and well-done steak with Waiter's assistance. |
train_1574 | Austin: Well, this is not quite the style I want. Have you any suit in fashion?
Pavia: How is this one? It's the latest, made of cashmere.
Austin: Can I try it on?
Pavia: Sure.
Austin: This is much better. How much is it? | Pavia recommends a suit to Austin. |
train_1575 | Rhonda: Steven! Good to see you brother! How are you? How was your trip?
Steven: It was fine. I've been better but, it's great to be home, I've missed you all! How's mom?
Rhonda: She's great! All she ever does is talk about you-her little boy that went to the United States. You're her pride and joy, you know that?
S... | Steven just came back from America. Rhonda tells Steven Nisha and Rhonda are expecting their new-born baby and asks Steven to get married soon, but Steven only wants to marry Veronica who's in America. When Steven gets home, he is astonished to find Veronica waiting for him. Veronica expresses her love for Steven and p... |
train_1576 | Jimbo: I heard a rumor this morning. . . It seems Trusten Tools is going out of business. Another competitor is going bankrupt. That could be good news for us.
Blayne: I think you must have heard wrong. The truth is we are going to be taken over by Trusten. We are being bought out, and our company will be merging with... | Jimbo shares the rumour that Trusten Tools is going bankrupt. Blayne tells Jimbo it's fake news and it's their company that will be taken over by Trusten. Jimbo's astonished and worried about its effect. |
train_1577 | Verne: I heard that janet has got a new job. She's working for the united investment group. I hear that they pay very well.
janet: I heard that too. She must be making a pocket. Well, good for her.
Verne: now, she'll be able to save up for that holiday in the united states.
janet: yes, she will. At the moment, the e... | Verne and janet talk about Janet's new job working for the united investment group and Tom's inheritance from his uncle. Then, janet tells Verne janet got a pay rise yesterday. |
train_1578 | Yancey: Are you really dating with Frank?
Bevvy: Yeah. But in my heart of hearts, I find he's not very much to my liking.
Yancey: Then why not keep away from him?
Bevvy: The problem is that I just have no one to turn to right now.
Yancey: That's stupid. | Yancey thinks it stupid for Bevvy to date Frank. |
train_1579 | Joelle: Tomorrow will be my first day at work, what do you think I should be wearing?
Una: Well, if you want to look professional, serious and more conservative, a blue dress, white shirt and not-too-high shoes would be the best choice. But sometimes, very formal clothes will keep you at a distance from your colleague... | Una offers Joelle some suggestions on what to wear on Joelle's first day at work. |
train_1580 | Henri: How many laguages can you speak?
Joanne: I can speak French and German.
Henri: How well can you speak them?
Joanne: I can speak German quite well, but I can't speak French very well.
Henri: Can you help me to translate these sentences into German now?
Joanne: No, but I'll be able to tomorrow. | Joanne introduces Joanne's language abilities. Henri requests Joanne to translate some sentences into German. |
train_1581 | May: May, look, what's that in the cage?
Lorne: Don't you know that? It's panda.
May: Of course I know. I just can't see it very well.
Lorne: OK, then put on your glasses, and do you know what does the panda eat?
May: Of course, Bamboo!
Lorne: That's right.
May: I also know they are given to other countries as gi... | May tells May that it's a panda in a cage. May likes pandas best and knows a lot about them. |
train_1582 | Sharity: Hi, the lab said that you would be getting my test results in today.
Dominique: I like you to come in and discuss some further tests that I would like to run.
Sharity: I think that this is a bad sign.
Dominique: For now, I would like to run a few more tests to look into some of the problems that you mention... | Dominique asks Sharity to come in and discuss some tests that Dominique would like to run. Sharity is worried about the test results. |
train_1583 | Jobie: Are you still learning Chinese?
Hannis: Yes. But I don't have enough time for it. I have so many other things to do every day.
Jobie: It is the same with me. I can read Chinese now. But I still find it difficult to speak Chinese and I don't always understand people when they speak Chinese to me.
Hannis: We don't... | Both Jobie and Hannis find it difficult to speak Chinese. Hannis thinks it's because they don't hear Chinese enough and suggests going to China for a holiday. |
train_1584 | Matty: Can you tell me where the book A dream of red mansion is?
Nicolea: I'm sorry it's been lent out. What about this one? It's a newly published novel written by a young writer. It has a fast paced plot and the language is easy to read.
Matty: OK. I'll take it. By the way, how long can I keep it?
Nicolea: 3 weeks. Y... | Matty wants to borrow A Dream of Red Mansion but it's been lent out, so Matty borrows another novel. |
train_1585 | Michelle: Thanks for agreeing to this interview, Miss Lerner. OK, so I have a few questions. First, when did you know you wanted to write children's books?
Miss Lerner: Well, I studied creative writing in college, but after I graduated I worked in advertising. It wasn't until I had my own children that I got interested... | Michelle interviews Miss Lerner for Michelle's school newspaper. Miss Lerner shares her experience of writing children's books. |
train_1586 | During Wu: May I come in?
Anne Smith: Yes, please.
During Wu: How are you doing, Madam? My name is During Wu. I am coming to your company for an interview as requested.
Anne Smith: Fine, thank you for coming. Mr. Wu, Please take a seat. I am Anne Smith, the assistant manager.
During Wu: Nice to see you, Mrs. Smith.
Ann... | During Wu comes to the company for an interview and the assistant manager Anne Smith introduces herself. |
train_1587 | Alex: Hi, Mark! Long time no see!
Mark: Hi, Alex!
Alex: Where have you been?
Mark: I just got back from London.
Alex: How was your flight?
Mark: It was OK. There was a lot of turbulence, though.
Alex: That ' s too bad. how long was the flight?
Mark: It was 10 hours.
Alex: Did you have a layover?
Mark: Yes, in paris, Fr... | Alex tells Mark about his flight, the layover, and the things he bought in the duty-free stores. |
train_1588 | Shaw: You get your bus pass?
Billi: I'm not going to buy one.
Shaw: You're not?
Billi: I think it's a waste of money.
Shaw: It actually costs less if you have a bus pass.
Billi: How is that?
Shaw: You can use it however many times you need to.
Billi: Is that right?
Shaw: Yup, and you can keep the money in your pocket.
... | Shaw persuades Billi to buy a bus pass to save money and Billi is convinced. |
train_1589 | Ruby: Hello! This is Ruby speaking from G. O. T. International Travel Agency. What can I do for you?
Oona: I ' d like to make a reservation for my trip from Detroit to Beijing on April 13 on Trans Pacific Airline.
Ruby: Do you want a single ticket or a round trip ticket?
Oona: I ' d like to have a round trip ticket wit... | Oona wants to make a reservation for a round trip ticket with a one-year open return. Ruby in G. O. T. International Travel Agency helps Oona get an electronic ticket. Oona chooses the economy class, an aisle seat, and asks for the check-in time, the amount of penalty to change the flight and the weight restrictions fo... |
train_1590 | Henrie: What happened? Why didn't he win?
Brooke: Didn't you hear? He was disqualified.
Henrie: How did that happen? He's so talented! I thought he had a great chance of winning a gold medal!
Brooke: If he didn't have any drug problems, he would have won.
Henrie: What? What kind of drugs was he using?
Brooke: He was ta... | Brooke tells Henrie the athlete didn't win because he had drug problems and was disqualified. Henrie thinks that there's never a good reason to take drugs and Brooke agrees. |
train_1591 | Frank: Frank ' s getting married, do you believe this?
Loree: Is he really?
Frank: Yes, he is. He loves the girl very much.
Loree: Who is he marring?
Frank: A girl he met on holiday in Spain, I think.
Loree: Have they set a date for the wedding?
Frank: Not yet. | Frank tells Loree that Frank is getting married to the girl he met in Spain. |
train_1592 | Honey: My dear, it's five flights up!
Johnette: That's all right. We'll get used to it. Besides, it is quiet up there. We're little further away from the street and traffic noise and there's no one living over us.
Honey: Is the place well-furnished?
Johnette: Yes, it's pretty bright in there and big enough for our chil... | Honey and Johnette are evaluating a house which is far from the street. They check the equipment of the house and think it is ok. |
train_1593 | Udale: Good evening.
Andonis: Good evening. Could you let us have a double room?
Udale: How long will you be staying?
Andonis: A week or ten days. We'd like to have a quiet room, if possible-not too near the street.
Udale: Let me see. Yes, you can have Room 313. It's at the back.
Andonis: What's the price per day'? And... | Andonis registers a quiet double room for a week or ten days and asks for the price and breakfast. |
train_1594 | Donnajean: Hello, may I speak to Alice please?
Alice: This is she. How's it going?
Donnajean: I've been trying to call you all day.
Alice: Sorry about that. I was cleaning up.
Donnajean: It's okay.
Alice: So what were you calling me about?
Donnajean: Oh, I just wanted to see if you wanted to hang out tomorrow.
Alice: S... | Donnajean speaks to Alice and invites her to hang out tomorrow. Alice explains why she didn't answer the phone. |
train_1595 | Trevor: Well, I'Ve looked over your resume, Mr. Peepers.
Ted: Please, call me Ted.
Trevor: Well, Ted, this is a very impressive resume. However, we do have several other applicants to finish interviewing before we can make a final decision. We'll call you by Friday, if that's all right.
Ted: That's no problem.
Trevor: ... | Trevor thinks Ted's resume is impressive and they will call him by Friday. Ted asks about the salary. |
train_1596 | Art: What are you doing over the weekend?
Xavier: I'm planing to go bolling tonight. Tomorrow I was hoping to see a movie. What about you?
Art: I want to go camping, you know, just get a way for the weekend. I'm not sure I'll be able to, though.
Xavier: Why not?
Art: Well, I have a lot of work. I'll see how to goes. | Art has plans for the weekend, while Xavier does not decide. |
train_1597 | Rubi: What courses are you going to take next year?
Jacqueline: Well, I am certainly going to take chemistry and physics, but I haven't decided on the other subjects yet. I'd like to take English.
Rubi: Why are you going to take english with chemistry and physics?
Jacqueline: Because I want to study english literature.... | Jacqueline wants to take English with chemistry and physics because Jacqueline likes English literature but chemistry is better for getting a job. |
train_1598 | Daniel: Daniel, have you ever heard about the wildlife sanctuary?
Elwira: Is that different from this kind of zoo?
Daniel: Yes, of course.
Elwira: So tell me about it!
Daniel: There are a lot of wild animals in that place, and also some special rules while visiting.
Elwira: Special rules?
Daniel: There, you only have t... | Daniel tells Daniel about the wildlife sanctuary and introduces two ways for visiting. Elwira tells that people won't be allowed to get off the bus or car when visiting. |
train_1599 | Nadia: you haven't spent much time with Sophia lately. Are you speaking to each other at the moment?
Maddy: no, we're not. We've been drifting apart for a while.
Nadia: but you two used to do everything together. I thought you really enjoyed each other's company.
Maddy: we did, but since she started her new job, all sh... | Maddy tells Nadia that Maddy and Sophia have been drifting apart since Sophia started her new job. Nadia advises Maddy to invite Sophia over for dinner and give her some time to patch things up, but Maddy thinks that it's time for them to go their separate ways. |
train_1600 | Dan: It's said you will go abroad to pursue your graduate studies.
Allen: Yes, I've been thinking about visiting you. I hope to get some advice from you.
Dan: Which country do you want to go to?
Allen: My field is electronic engineering. Which country do you think I should go?
Dan: Were I in your position, I'd go to Am... | Allen asks Dan for some advice about Allen's graduate studies. Dan suggests Allen go to America and recommends some universities. |
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