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train_2101 | Madam: How came you were absent from class yesterday morning, Henry?
Henry: I'm sorry, Madam. My cousin was coming home from England, and I had to go to the airport with my father to meet him.
Madam: Better ask for permission next time. | Henry explains why he's absent from class to Madam. |
train_2102 | Karlie: Hello, Milton Hotel Reservations. How may I assist you?
Sally Menkel: Hi, I'm calling to make some changes to an existing reservation.
Karlie: Certainly. Do you have the reservation number?
Sally Menkel: Sure, it's 219.
Karlie: That's a reservation for Sally Menkel. Is that right?
Sally Menkel: Yes, that's righ... | Sally calls Milton Hotel to make changes to an existing reservation. She asks to change the check-in date and check-out date and prefers a room on an upper floor with a view. |
train_2103 | Jimmie: Do you collect cola cans, Steve?
Steve: No. Why do you ask?
Jimmie: You have so many empty cans here.
Steve: Well, my mum wants me to keep all the cans, so that we can sell them after a while.
Jimmie: Aha, you are going to make a millionaire of yourself sooner or later with all those cans.
Steve: You bet I will... | Steve keeps all the cans, so they can pay less to the dustman for dealing with rubbish. Steven tells Jimmie what is reused in China and the government's measures on avoiding waste. |
train_2104 | Jade: Hello? Um, can I get some help over here?
Bobbi: Sure thing. What'll it be?
Jade: A menu, please.
Bobbi: We don't serve food - just the beers you see on the wall.
Jade: All right. What about that one? It's German, right?
Bobbi: Yeah, it is. Is that what you'd like?
Jade: Sure, that'll do. But I'd like a cold one ... | Bobbi is very friendly when Jade asks for the beer. But when Jade says Jade left the wallet and asks beer for free, Bobbi becomes not so nice. |
train_2105 | Kermie: I feel terrible. I really need to relax. Do you know any good ways to fight stress?
Edee: Yeah, in fact, I read in a health magazine that you should drink two cups of lemon tea every day to fight stress.
Kermie: Lemon tea?
Edee: That's right. Lemon tea makes you feel more relaxed. And also, you should eat low s... | Edee tells Kermie drinking lemon tea and eating low-stress food are good ways to fight stress. |
train_2106 | Pattie: I love slim girls, don't you?
Henry: Not particularly. I like fat girls.
Pattie: And I like a girl with good skin, do you?
Henry: I can't say I do. What I like a girl with good manners.
Pattie: Well, yes. But surely you like a girl with a nice figure.
Henry: Yes. But I like a girl with a nice personality. ... | Pattie likes a girl with a nice figure, while Henry likes a girl with a nice personality. Henry doesn't like girls. |
train_2107 | Hadley: You won't believe who's been elected to do overtime on the Baker account! Me! I've already logged in 20 hours of overtime!
Maddi: Wow! Why so much? I thought they were getting you an assistant.
Hadley: They were supposed to, but so far nobody's turned up, and I'm left on my own to do the work. This is the fir... | Hadley's been elected to do overtime without an assistant. Maddi suggests Hadley ask for some time off. |
train_2108 | Dorree: I'm reading an interesting report on Mars.
Bethina: Oh, what does it say? Does it say water could still exist under the surface of Mars?
Dorree: Absolutely! It says there is water on Mars buried beneath the surface. It's just a matter of how deep it is.
Bethina: Then could the soil on Mars somehow be fertile... | Dorree tells Bethina that there is water on Mars buried beneath the surface. The soil would need quite a bit of fertilizer to grow anything. One of the most exciting things about Mars is that there could have been life on it. Dorree is skeptical about the assumption that Mars may be inhabitable by humans since it's so ... |
train_2109 | Jyoti: Well, I finished my last final today.
Mary: The end of all the hard work for my master's. what a nice feeling to get my degree!
Jyoti: Do you want to attend the convocation?
Mary: Certainly. After years of hard work, I wouldn't miss it. By the way, where can I find cap and gown?
Jyoti: Do you want to have th... | Mary will attend the convocation and have a cap and gown made. Jyoti helps take some photos for Mary and asks Lisa to take a picture for them. |
train_2110 | Sylvia: Hey, Tyler. Long time no see.
Tyler: Sylvia, I haven't seen you here at the gym for ages.
Sylvia: Yeah, I've just been too busy to work out.
Tyler: How's school going?
Sylvia: Everything is OK, except for an 8:00 o'clock math class I have.
Tyler: 8:00 o'clock math class. A friend of mine is also in that class.
... | Sylvia's been too busy and has problems with an 8:00 math class. But Tyler's friend likes it. |
train_2111 | Lon: Jeff, what's your favorite Mexican holiday?
Jeff: Definitely the Day of the Dead.
Lon: What is that? It sounds a little scary.
Jeff: It's not really scary for us Mexicans. Actually, that day we celebrate, well, not celebrate, but remember our family members who are already dead.
Lon: OK. How do you remember them?
... | Jeff tells Lon The Day of the Dead is his favorite Mexican holiday on which they remember their family members who are already dead. |
train_2112 | Mayer: Well, that's great that you have happy experiences of teaching in Indonesia and following up on what you just mentioned. What would you recommend for students who do not live in an English speaking country? I don't know about perfecting but they want at least to be able to communicate decently. How can they go a... | Mayer asks Lorianne how to learn English for those who don't live in an English speaking country. Lorianne thinks it's really hard and Lorianne tries to learn Dutch by turning on the TV and reading. Lorianne thinks there's no substitute for trying to speak and use the language in a relaxed atmosphere. |
train_2113 | Haywood: Friday, finally. Honey, let's do something fun this weekend.
Honey: I don't know. What do you have in mind?
Haywood: We can go to the lake and have a swim.
Honey: I think it's going to be hot that day and I might get a sunburn. How about the library?
Haywood: The library is boring. Then how about going mountai... | Haywood suggests swimming, or going mountain biking, or going fishing this weekend. But Honey refuses and suggests staying home and playing board games. Haywood wants to try something fun. |
train_2114 | Stace: Are you going out Ann? But supper will be ready in a minute.
Ann: I'm going to Mary's house for dinner this evening. I told you so this morning daddy.
Stace: Sorry, I forgot about it. So you were going to her birthday party?
Ann: Yes, and Jenny and Laura will be there, too. We were all good friends when we were ... | Ann will go to Mary's house to attend her birthday party. Ann tells Stace Mary works as a photographer. |
train_2115 | Lisbeth: What kind of cuisine do you have?
Istvan: We have Sichuan food, Hangzhou food and Beijing Food. Which do you like best?
Lisbeth: Hangzhou food.
Istvan: OK. How about Dongpo meat?
Lisbeth: All right. I'll take it.
Istvan: Do you like to use chopsticks
Lisbeth: Yes, I like using chopsticks.
Istvan: Do you like s... | Lisbeth orders Hangzhou food, Dongpo meat, and beef soup. Lisbeth likes using chopsticks and asks Istvan to serve dishes first and then soup. |
train_2116 | Elbert: We are looking for a bilingual secretary. Do you think you are proficient in both written and spoken English?
Karin: I think my English is fairly good. As you can see from my CV, I graduated from university with a B. A. degree in English. I studied the English language and English literature systematically.
Elb... | Karin thinks Karin is proficient in English and has competent typing and shorthand skills. |
train_2117 | Mr. Johnson: I ' m glad you could find time to meet with me, Mr. Johnson. I can ' t think of a nicer environment for our meeting today, the ambiance here is lovely!
Jeffrey: No problem, if possible I always combine business with pleasure. Now, let ' s hear more about these chocolates you ' re offering.
Mr. Johnson: Wel... | Mr. Johnson thinks Mr. Johnson's brand exemplifies similar traits as Grangers, and serving these chocolates would add to the reputation for providing first-class dining to his restaurant. Mr. Johnson tells that the factory is located in Scotland and invites Mr. Johnson to taste the chocolate. Mr. Johnson is satisfied w... |
train_2118 | Holly: Hide me, Yi-jun! The kids all think I'm the real Easter bunny!
Yi-jun: Aw, that's sweet! I knew your costume would be a success.
Holly: It's a success all right. The kids keep trying to catch me.
Yi-jun: Yeah, I saw that. I thought you were playing a game with them.
Holly: Some game! You try being tackled by ten... | Holly asks Yi-jin to hide Holly because ten kids are trying to catch Holly. |
train_2119 | Chancey: Can I help you find something?
Heather: I would like to buy a new fridge.
Chancey: Is there one in particular that you like?
Heather: I was looking at this Kenmore refrigerator.
Chancey: Ah yes, that is a great refrigerator.
Heather: What's so great about it?
Chancey: It's both affordable and it comes with all... | Heather is looking at Kenmore refrigerator, and Chancey tells that it's affordable and has many appliances. Heather will take it. |
train_2120 | Dora: Dora, are you interested in going to the museum with me tomorrow? I read the newspaper this morning. I know there is an art exhibition in Taipei Modern Art Museum.
Dynah: Sure. I am free tomorrow. It sounds interesting to me. Can we buy the ticket online?
Dora: I don't think so. I think we had better go there ear... | Dora invites Dora to go to the museum. Dora agrees, and Dora thinks they had better go there earlier to buy the ticket. They decide to buy the ticket first before having breakfast. Then they look at the museum map and visit the museum. |
train_2121 | Hyacinthie: So, you friend's getting married on Saturday. What have you bought her as a wedding gift. I find is so hard to choose the right gift.
Malka: My friend and her fiance had a really good idea. They have cut out pictures from catalogues and pasted them in a notebook. The picture are of things they want. People ... | Malka tells Hyacinthie Malka's friend and her fiance thought of a good idea to prevent people from buying the same gift. Malka says that most of the things that the couple wants are household appliance and Malka bought a sewing machine for them. |
train_2122 | Anna-Diana: what's up?
Adora: not much. I'm just trying to hook up to the internet. I'm having a few problems though.
Anna-Diana: what's wrong?
Adora: I've got all the cords plugged in, but it appears that I'm offline.
Anna-Diana: Are you using dial-up or broadband?
Adora: actually, I've got a wireless connection.
Anna... | Adora is trying to hook up to the internet, but it appears that Adora is offline. Anna-Diana advises Adora to turn on the airport. Anna-Diana tells Adora Adora can register instant messaging for free and block the people who Adora doesn't want to talk to. |
train_2123 | Latrina: Would you like to go skiing with me? I heard the new ski area is great. They have safe tracks, especially for the beginners and provide free training. I think it suits you best.
Maurie: Sounds not bad! You know, the only thing I worried about is the safety. I'm not an active exerciser and my muscle may be not ... | Latrina invites Maurie to go skiing at the new ski area, but Maurie worries about safety. Latrina suggests taking the three-day-long training camp. |
train_2124 | Latrena: Do you like flowers?
Andie: Of course, I like.
Latrena: What's your favorite flower?
Andie: Forsythia. It's also called winter jasmine which is the symbol of the spring's arrival.
Latrena: Spring is a lively season.
Andie: Yes. How about you?
Latrena: I admire plum blossoms very much. It seems that only it can... | Andie's favorite flower is Forsythia, the symbol of the spring's arrival, while Andie admires plum blossoms for its bravery. |
train_2125 | Lora: Did you have a part-time job when you were still in school?
Dana: No. I was way too busy studying all the time. How about you?
Lora: Yeah. I worked about 20 hours a week in a pizza restaurant.
Dana: What was that like?
Lora: It was always very busy there.
Dana: What did you do?
Lora: I stood behind the register a... | When in school, Dana didn't have a part-time job, while Lora worked in a pizza restaurant. |
train_2126 | Letisha: Have you heard of the Love Bug?
Adina: Do you mean the'I love you'virus that attacks computers through e-mail?
Letisha: Yes. It is one of the most harmful computer viruses in the world. People say it will break out again om Valentines'Day this year.
Adina: This is terrible. Why do hackers play such a dirty tri... | Letisha and Adina are discussing the Love Bug, and Letisha explains why hackers play the trick. |
train_2127 | Dedra: Want to meet for lunch this Saturday?
Emmanuel: Sorry, I can't. I am busy.
Dedra: What are you doing?
Emmanuel: I always do volunteer work on the first Saturday of every month.
Dedra: What kind of volunteer work?
Emmanuel: I help out at the children's hospital. I help plan activities.
Dedra: Oh, yeah?
Emmanuel: ... | Dedra invites Emmanuel to lunch, but Emmanuel has to do volunteer work this Saturday. |
train_2128 | Northrup: Do you surf online regularly, Joe?
Joe: Of course. I stay online for four hours at least every day.
Northrup: Are you crazy? What are you doing four hours online?
Joe: Millions of things. I surf the Net, check my e-mail, and most importantly, I chat with my friends.
Northrup: Online chat? Aren't you afraid of... | Joe tells Northrup Joe stays online for at least four hours every day, mostly chatting with friends. |
train_2129 | Denise: Lots of elderly people want peace and quiet in their old age, but young people want an unconstrained life.
Mikael: It would be good for both if they lived separately. My parents want to live apart from us.
Denise: What if old people are in poor health and need to be looked after?
Mikael: Young people ought to c... | Mikael thinks elderly people and young people live separately would be good, but young people need to live with their parents if needed. |
train_2130 | Maud: Do you want to hear a funny joke?
Irishman: OK. Are you sure it's funny, though?
Maud: Well, you'll see.
Irishman: OK.
Maud: OK, an Englishman, a Scotsman, and an Irishman were going on a trip across the desert, and they could only take one thing with them.
Irishman: I see.
Maud: So they met up at the start of th... | Maud tells Irishman a joke that three men were crossing the desert and they could only take one thing. The Englishman brought some water; the Scotsman brought a map, and the Irishman brought a car door to open when hot. |
train_2131 | Maisie: I think that show biz stars have a really easy life. They have lots of money, so they can buy almost anything they want. They're famous, so everyone loves them.
Neysa: I think they must have horrible lives. All the paparazzi take photos of them wherever they go and whatever they do. They must get sick of it.
Ma... | Maisie thinks the show biz stars have a really easy life, while Neysa thinks their lives must be horrible. Maisie thinks those stars love their jobs and want publicity for themselves, but Neysa thinks they only want publicity for their films. Neysa sympathizes with them but Maisie disagrees. |
train_2132 | Hynda: Can you suggest a few exercise to help me get fit and stretch my muscles a little?
Yovonnda: Sure. If you want to stretch your legs, a good exercise is to lift your knee in front of your body, like this. It's a very simple exercise, but very effective.
Hynda: I need to excise my arms too. How can I do that?
Yovo... | Yovonnda recommends Hynda to do push-ups and use weights to help Hynda get fit and stretch Hynda's muscles. Then Yovonnda tells that keeping Hynda's body straight is the most important and recommends Hynda to lie on Hynda's back to exercise for chest muscles. |
train_2133 | Teriann: You look upset. What's wrong?
Winifield: Nothing. It's just one of those days. Everyone at the office is sick and I'm getting blamed for work not being done.
Teriann: Maybe you need a vacation or something, or maybe a bonus.
Winifield: I'm sick of doing other people's job and getting blamed for not doing it ri... | Winifield looks upset because Winifield's getting blamed for work not being done, and Teriann suggests talking to the boss. |
train_2134 | Kizzie: Excuse me, Ma'am. I would like to mail this package door to door via airmail to London. It is a very important package and has to be sent within 3 days.
Patricia: No problem. But, the postage is much higher than the regular package.
Kizzie: That's fine with me. I am willing to pay for it as long as you can guar... | Kizzie wants to mail an important package door to door via airmail to London within three days. Patricia charges Kizzie 500 dollars and Kizzie asks for the receipt to trace the package. |
train_2135 | Ms. Chi: Welcome to China, Mr. White.
Janaye: How do you do, Ms. Chi?
Ms. Chi: Welcome to this corporation, Mr. White. Won't you please sit down?
Janaye: Thank you.
Ms. Chi: Our representative in your country faxed a letter that you showed an interest in some of our products on display at the Oct. Exhibition there. Now... | Mr. White brought a list of the quantities of Ms. Chi's products that they'd like to import for the second half of this year. Then Ms. Chi gives him the catalog and price list and says they normally export CFR. They'll meet tomorrow morning for more specific details. |
train_2136 | Joachim: Welcome, sir, what can I do for you?
Michael Jackson: I want to buy some records.
Joachim: Whose record do you want?
Michael Jackson: Are there the records of Michael Jackson?
Joachim: His records have been sold out. The new copies will be available next week.
Michael Jackson: Oh. it's too late. Maybe I should... | Michael Jackson wants to buy Michael Jackson's records, but Joachim's store has sold out. |
train_2137 | Brynna: It doesn't look very nice outside today.
Jerri: You're right. I think it's going to rain later.
Brynna: In the middle of the summer, it shouldn't be raining.
Jerri: That wouldn't seem right.
Brynna: Considering that it's over ninety degrees outside, that would be weird.
Jerri: Exactly, it wouldn't be nice if it... | Brynna and Jerri discuss whether it is going to rain later. They both wish the weather would cool off. |
train_2138 | Room service: Room service. What can I do for you?
Dane: I find the sheet in my room is so stained. Would you please help us change it for a clean one?
Room service: I am sorry. sir. Someone will there in a moment.
Dane: All right. Please be quick about it.
Room service: Yes, sir. I assure you it would never happen aga... | Dane asks Room service to change the stained sheet for a clean one. |
train_2139 | Ingemar: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?
Raymond: Good day. I'm looking for a one-bedroom apartment today.
Ingemar: Certainly. How much rent did you want to pay?
Raymond: Well, I didn't want to pay more than $ 900 a month.
Ingemar: $ 900 a month? We don't often have apartment as inexpensive as that. We have one apar... | Raymond wants to rent a one-bedroom apartment for no more than $900 a month. Ingemar recommends one with many rules for the tenant. Raymond thinks it's a prison and refuses it. |
train_2140 | Claudine: What can I do to help you?
Oreste: I have some extra help with my project. What would you prefer to help me with, typing or xeroxing?
Claudine: I could do some typing for you.
Oreste: That is very kind of you to offer to do that. Can you start with the pages on the table?
Claudine: Sure I will get to do that ... | Claudine helps Oreste do some typing in Oreste's project. Then Oreste invites Claudine to join them on an interesting project, and Claudine will think about it. |
train_2141 | Rick Fields: It's a beautiful day here in New Zealand at the Men's Volleyball world championship. My name is Rick Fields and I'm joined by the man with the plan, Bob Copeland.
Bob Copeland: Thank you, Rick. We'Ve got a very exciting encounter ahead of us today as two powerhouse teams, Brazil and China, face off against... | Rick Fields and Bob Copeland are interpreting the Men's Volleyball world championship. Bob Copeland first introduces the teams in today's competitive match and they describe what the team member does at the game. They will be back after a break. |
train_2142 | Wang Peng: Hello, Mr. Smith, Wang Peng speaks.
Lenard: Hello! Mr. Wang. this is Smith.
Wang Peng: I'm calling to thank you for the wonderful dinner I had yesterday.
Lenard: It's a pleasure.
Wang Peng: I'll come back to China tonight. I hope to see you again sometime.
Lenard: I hope so.
Wang Peng: I appreciate all help ... | Wang Peng calls Mr. Smith to thank him for the wonderful dinner yesterday and his help during Wang Peng's stay. |
train_2143 | Evie: Do you get up early every morning?
Cammy: About 6 in the morning. I like to walk to the office.
Evie: Good habit. How long does it take?
Cammy: About 20 minutes. Do you live alone?
Evie: No, my little sister lives with me.
Cammy: How old is she?
Evie: About 12. She is a good girl.
Cammy: I think so. | Cammy gets up at 6 and takes a 20-minute walk to the office. |
train_2144 | Alene: Shall I phone and tell your secretary you're not coming today?
Karisa: Yes, please, dear. Tell her I've got a cold and a headache, but I hope to be back in a day or two. You'd better say I'm staying in bed.
Alene: But you're not in bed! Do you want me to tell a lie?
Karisa: Oh, it's only a very little one, dear.... | Karisa asks Alene to tell Karisa's secretary that Karisa is not coming because of sickness. Alene advises Karisa to put the cigarette out and put Karisa's nose over the water. |
train_2145 | Dulcia: You're not looking very cheerful. What's the matter with you?
Mari: Oh, nothing special. I'm just thinking a lot.
Dulcia: About the job?
Mari: About everything, about catching the same train every morning, sitting in the same office all day, watching the same television programs....
Dulcia: You need a holiday.
... | Mari thinks there is no variety in their lives when compared with their grandfathers'. Dulcia advises Mari to have a holiday. |
train_2146 | Allyn: They say you've got a job in the New York City.
Enrique: Yeah, we say it the United Nations.
Allyn: How fascinating! It can meet people from all over the world.
Enrique: Yeah, but just one problem. I'll have to leave my friends behind. | Enrique got a job in the U.S.. Allyn thinks it's fascinating. |
train_2147 | Operator: Operator, can I help you?
Joleen: Yes. I'd like to make a collect call. My number is 7683384.
Operator: And the number you're dialing?
Joleen: That's 7638558. Oh, no, I'm sorry, I forgot it's just changed. It's now 7643388.
Operator: Please hold the line, caller. | Joleen asks the operator to make a collect call. |
train_2148 | Patsy: It's seven o'clock already, dear.
Milo: Yes, I know. I decided to work during the evening rush hour.
Patsy: And so your dinner's cold. Why do you work so hard?
Milo: I just start, and then I can't stop.
Patsy: You can stop any time. You don't need to keep on working at all.
Milo: And then what could I do?
Patsy:... | Patsy tells Milo that Milo doesn't need to keep on working and they could move to Florida. Milo asks what about their children, grandchildren, and friends if they move. |
train_2149 | Nelia: Don't be mad at me. I'm only five minutes late.
Danica: This is the last time I'm waiting for you. I mean it.
Nelia: You know, I always have a good excuse. I promise you: you'll never have to wait for me again.
Danica: I hope so. Come on, let's go get our tickets now. Oh, by the way, you have got your wallet wit... | Nelia 's late again, and then Danica finds Danica left wallet at home. |
train_2150 | Lenna: What do you think of this dress? Do you think it suits me?
Oralie: Sure. Why don't you try it on? The fitting room is over there.
Lenna: It's just the right size-a perfect fit! Have you seen anything you like?
Oralie: I'm thinking about buying this sweater. I know it's june now, but it will be perfect for aut... | Lenna and Oralie are trying the clothes on. Lenna thinks the sweater is too big for Oralie. Oralie thinks that's the fashion. They both buy the sweaters but in different colors, and Oralie buy jeans and a scarf. |
train_2151 | Graeme: It's my wife's birthday. I need to buy some flowers for her.
Tillie: Most women love red roses for their birthday.
Graeme: How much will the roses be?
Tillie: You can get a dozen for only $20.
Graeme: Now, that's a price that I like.
Tillie: You're in luck today because the roses are on sale.
Graeme: Okay... | Graeme buys a dozen roses from Tillie as his wife's birthday gift, and it costs him only $20. |
train_2152 | Nikki: Do you believe in god?
Sisile: Not at all. I'm an agnostic. Do you?
Nikki: I'm not sure. Why don't you believe there is a god?
Sisile: I think everything has a scientific explanation rather than a theological one.
Nikki: I basically believe in science over theology. I mean, I believe in evolution for example... | Sisile doesn't believe in god because Sisile thinks everything has a scientific explanation. Nikki and Sisile agree that some people don't act following their religious beliefs. |
train_2153 | Kellyann: What do you think are the main causes of war today?
Josiah: I'd say the main reason is poverty. Countries and their people get frustrated because they have so little. If their neighbors have some resources, they try to steal them by military force.
Kellyann: It seems that a lot of wars nowadays are really c... | Josiah thinks poverty causes war today and Kellyann mentions most of the wars are civil wars. Josiah thinks it's hard to end the war. Kellyann believes that sharing the resources and cutting off financial support are good ways. |
train_2154 | Humphrey: Is there a lot of crime in your city?
Cassaundra: There's some, but I don't think it's a big problem. A lot of it is petty crime, burglary and car theft. There's very little major crime.
Humphrey: It's the same in my city. We also have a lot of drug addicts. A lot of the crime is committed by drug addicts w... | Cassaundra and Humphrey talk about the crime in their cities. Humphrey's city has serious drug problems but Cassaundra's doesn't. Cassaundra thinks that spreading wealth evenly can reduce crime. |
train_2155 | Sallyanne: What are the seasons like in your city?
Karlene: Summers are hot and usually lasts a long time. Winters are short, but cold, wet, and windy. I love the summers in my city, but I hate the wintertime.
Sallyanne: Does it ever rain in summer?
Karlene: We usually get a big thunderstorm every two weeks, but apa... | Karlene tells Sallyanne that Karlene's city has a long summer with a big thunderstorm every two weeks and a short but cold winter. The weather is very changeable in spring in Karlene's city. Sallyanne lives in the southern hemisphere, so the climate is opposite to Karlene. |
train_2156 | Cati: Hi Peter, what are you doing?
Peter: I am reading some papers about stock.
Cati: Ah, Great! I happen to want to ask you something about it!
Peter: Yes, sure. What it is?
Cati: When it comes to select a fund, many people will always read 'Past performance is not an indication of future results', do you believe tha... | Cati wants to reach the minimum risk and achieve maximum returns, but Peter says if Cati refuses to take risk, Cati can't have better returns. |
train_2157 | Anson: Pam, where is the closest ATM?
Pam: Do you see that yellow building over there?
Anson: Yes.
Pam: It's right next to it on the right.
Anson: Do you know if there's a convenience store around here?
Pam: I don't think there's one around here, the closest one is on third street. But that's probably close now.
Anson:... | Pam tells Anson locations of the closest ATM and convenience stores. Then Pam recommends Anson to take a cab to the twenty-second street. |
train_2158 | Steven: They told me Steven is a very special boy, and he seldom plays with the children. What do you think of him?
Iain: Oh, yes. He is a very special boy in many ways. He doesn't have the normal abilities for the boys of his age. It's very difficult for him to read and write in my class. For example, many 8 year-old ... | Iain tells Steven Steven doesn't have the normal abilities for the boys of his age, but he has a gift for drawing. Steven can draw the buildings perfectly just looking at them for a few minutes. |
train_2159 | Mavis: Where are you from, Corey?
Corey: I'm from Canada. I'v just moved here.
Mavis: Canada! Are you good at winter sports then?
Corey: Yeah! I love winter sports very much, such as skiing and snowboarding. I also like ice diving.
Mavis: Wow, that sounds quite exciting!
Corey: Yeah, I've been doing that for 7 years si... | Corey tells Mavis he loves winter sports and he has been doing ice diving for 7 years. Corey used to like swimming but now loves the theater. They both like chatting with friends. |
train_2160 | Arne: It is Jane's birthday tomorrow.
Lillian: Are you sure? I think it should be the day after tomorrow.
Arne: Well, let me see. Oh, I'm sorry. You're right. It is the day after tomorrow. Shall we buy her a present?
Lillian: Yes, of course. Shall we give her some flowers?
Arne: Flowers are lovely. But I think it's bet... | Lillian reminds Arne of the date of Jane's birthday and they decide to give Jane a record as her birthday gift. |
train_2161 | Hannie: Daddy, are you going to the park with us this weekend?
Daddy: Honey, I have a lot of work to do.
Hannie: So you can't go with us, right?
Daddy: No.
Hannie: Daddy, you always arrange your schedule so tight on weekdays. You should have a rest on weekends.
Daddy: What park do you want to go to?
Hannie: Daniel want... | Hannie persuades Daddy into going to the park with Mom, Daniel and Hannie. Daddy finally agrees and they decide to go to the Olympic Park. |
train_2162 | Sally: Sally, you look so corporate! What interview do you have today?
Dew: Amalgamated Trading Company. It's Swiss. Don't you think working at a foreign company would be glamorous?
Sally: Yeah, I guess so. I've never actually heard of this one, but...
Dew: Well, it's small, but it's a young, dynamic, rapidly-growing c... | Sally tells Dew that she is preparing for an interview in a small but rapidly-growing company. Both of them haven't found a job. |
train_2163 | Rollin: Do you work well under pressure?
Claretta: Working under pressure is exciting and challenging. I don ' t mind working under pressure. I work well under that circumstance. People can, I can.
Rollin: Do you have any particular conditions that you would like the company to take into consideration?
Claretta: No, no... | Claretta asks whether Rollin can work under pressure and when to start the work. |
train_2164 | Malynda: I'd like to buy a bottle of Centrum, a dozen tooth brushes, some baby's wipes, and a small bottle of aspirin.
Angie: Centrum? We have bottles of thirty and one hundred tablets. Which kind do you want?
Malynda: Give me one bottle of one hundred tablets.
Angie: And what kind of toothbrushes would you like?
Malyn... | Malynda buys a bottle of Centrum, a dozen toothbrushes, a small bottle of aspirin, baby's wipes and some vitamins with Angie's suggestion. |
train_2165 | Madelin: Excuse me! What time is it? My watch stopped.
Ettie: Let me see. It's 9
Madelin: Is your watch right?
Ettie: I think so. I set it by the radio this morning.
Madelin: By the way, can you tell me what the date it is today, and what day it is, please?
Ettie: Well, it's the 10th and on the Tuesday. | Since Madelin's watch stopped, Madelin tells Ettie the time, the date and the day. |
train_2166 | Petey: How can we develop a new brand image with no direction whatsoever?
Bean: With the fifty forwards he sent out today, maybe we'll inadvertently get inspired.
Petey: I guess this is a good excuse to surf the Net on someone else's dime.
Bean: Who'd have thought Bean would be this kind of e-mail fanatic?
Petey: He mu... | Bean tells Petey emails can be used to develop a new brand image. |
train_2167 | Ignacius: If we give you the job, what's the most important thing you except to get?
Devina: Well, I just want to enjoy what I'm doing. it's the most important thing to me.
Ignacius: Just this?
Devina: Yes, because I think being interesting thing is the best teacher. Or have more opportunities to have career growth.
Ig... | Ignacius interviews Devina and asks about Devina's plan for the future career if Devina gets the job. |
train_2168 | Allina: Honey, we are all out of wine and cheese. Do you mind running to the deli and picking up a few things?
Garold: Can't it wait? I'm watching the game right now!
Allina: Your friends and family are coming over tonight and we still need to get a lot of things.
Garold: Fine! What do you need?
Allina: OK, pick up som... | Allina asks Garold to buy a lot of things as the friends and family are coming over tonight. But Garold thinks it'll be costly. |
train_2169 | Isadore: The fried shrimp is crunchy! But my mom will never cook shrimp this way. She always says that fried food is not healthy.
Fiorenze: How does she cook the shrimp?
Isadore: She often cooks it in a large pan of boiling water.
Fiorenze: I don't like that. I like fried food, fried potatoes, fried chicken, fried saus... | Isadore likes fried food and Fiorenze invites Isadore to cook some fried food by themselves, but Isadore is afraid that mom will become angry about it. |
train_2170 | Karel: Are you travelling in America?
Torrance: No, I am on business. I will spend half a month for the business.
Karel: What do you do?
Torrance: I am currently working in a foreign company as a salesman.
Karel: I know all the tricks of the trade. It is quite tiring and difficult to be promoted.
Torrance: Maybe. But i... | Karel and Torrance ask each other's occupation. Karel is a salesman in a foreign company and Torrance is a reporter at a TV station. |
train_2171 | Ezra: Dan, Dan, dude. You have to come over to my house right now!
Lucilia: Is everything OK?
Ezra: Just get over here!
Lucilia: Come in! Quickly!
Ezra: So, since when is your house a bank?
Lucilia: What do you mean?
Ezra: I mean, what's up with the locks and iron bars on your windows.
Lucilia: Security, Dan, security!... | Ezra asks Dan to be careful and tells Dan he is being watched. But Dan thinks Ezra is acting paranoid. |
train_2172 | Quintilla: Mr. : There are two things that you'll need to know.
the kids: What are they?
Quintilla: Mr. : The school has three lunch periods, and the kids are divided into three groups to go to lunch.
the kids: Wow!
Quintilla: Mr. : Furthermore, when you are dismissed in the afternoon, you will be divided into two wave... | the kids tells Quintilla two things Quintilla needs to know. One is three lunch periods and the other is two waves. |
train_2173 | Kathy: Hello?
Jenelle: Hi, Kathy. Have you had lunch?
Kathy: Not yet. And I'm really hungry now.
Jenelle: I'm starving, too. There is a new Chinese restaurant close by. Do you want to go there for lunch?
Kathy: Why not?
Jenelle: It's my treat this time.
Kathy: Thanks. I could eat a cow. | Kathy and Jenelle are hungry. They're going to a Chinese restaurant. |
train_2174 | Jaquelin: Do you offer a course in business management?
Teodorico: Yes, we do.
Jaquelin: How many nights a week is it?
Teodorico: It's 3 nights a week, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
Jaquelin: And how long does the course last?
Teodorico: It lasts for 9 months.
Jaquelin: When does it start?
Teodorico: The next beginning... | Jaquelin asks Teodorico the details of a course in business management and wants to enroll it. Teodorico asks Jaquelin to fill out the form right now. |
train_2175 | Justina: Mom, did you feel the earthquake this afternoon?
Mom: Oh, that scared me.
Justina: The breaking news just reported some houses were destroyed by the earthquake.
Mom: Oh, dear! How ruthless!
Justina: Do you think we can donate some clothes and food for the victims?
Mom: Why not? That's a good idea to help them. | Justina and Mom decide to donate clothes and food to victims from the earthquake. |
train_2176 | Angil: Were you born in the U. S. , Melissa?
Melissa: No, I wasn't. I came here in 1992.
Angil: How old were you?
Melissa: I was seventeen.
Angil: So, did you go to college right away?
Melissa: No, because my English wasn't very good. I studied English for two years first.
Angil: Wow, your English is really fluent now.... | Angil asks Melissa's age and praises Melissa for her fluent English. |
train_2177 | Rose: It's going to strike 12 o'clock. Let's get the firecrackers ready, Rose.
Bartholemy: Aren't firecrackers forbidden in the city?
Rose: Well yes, but they are not allowed only in downtown areas. It's OK here. It would be difficult to ban customs that have thousands of years of tradition. The habit does bring kids j... | Rose invites Bartholemy to get firecrackers ready for the coming new year. Bartholemy tells Rose the other ways to celebrate New Year, including eating sweet rice cakes, making New Year calls on families and relatives, and traveling overseas. |
train_2178 | Paul: Hi. You enjoying the party?
Jane: Yes, actually. I don't really know anyone, but it's a nice place. Are you having a good time?
Paul: Yes. The drinks are very good! I'm Paul, by the way.
Jane: Hello Paul. I'm Jane. So what do you do?
Paul: I'm in finance. You?
Jane: Really? Me, too. I work for an accountancy comp... | Jane and Paul meet each other for the first time at the party and they talk about their occupations. |
train_2179 | Virgil: My boss wore a real stupid tie to work today. Can you guess why?
Susanetta: He isn't a man of good taste for clothes, is he?
Virgil: He is, but I didn't mean that. His daughter bought him a tie as a Father's Day gift, and he was very happy to wear it and show it off to us in the office.
Susanetta: It must be ha... | Virgil talks with Susanetta about the boss's stupid tie which was sent by the boss's daughter. |
train_2180 | Johnny: Is there any ticket for New York left? I want to go coach.
Higgins: SW113 leaves at 13:25. Would you want one?
Johnny: Yes. What's the fare?
Higgins: $ 88 for a single ticket.
Johnny: Well, I thought it was $ 83.
Higgins: Yes. From October lst we have to charge every passenger $ 5 for the airport tax.
Johnny: s... | Johnny pays Higgins $88 to buy a ticket to New York. |
train_2181 | Penny: Can you make the tea, Sam?
Sam: Yes, of course I can, Penny. Is there any water in this kettle?
Penny: Yes, there is.
Sam: Where's the tea?
Penny: It's over there, behind the teapot. Can't you see it?
Sam: I can see the teapot, but I can't see the tea.
Penny: There it is! It's in front of you.
Sam: Ah yes, I can... | Penny asks Tom to make the tea. Tom asks where the tea and cups are. |
train_2182 | Bryn: Excuse me, professor. I need to go home now.
Jarrett: Is everything OK?
Bryn: I just feel funny.
Jarrett: What exactly seems to be the matter?
Bryn: I have a terrible headache.
Jarrett: Do you think that you should go to the Student Health Center?
Bryn: I already have some medicine at home if I could just get the... | Bryn asks for leave because of a terrible headache and the professor approves. |
train_2183 | Yacov: How about the repair fee?
Giacomo: It's for free, because your computers are still in the period of guarantee--two years.
Yacov: Great! When can your technicians come to our factory?
Giacomo: They are working in another factory to provide maintenance right now. Let me call them and see whether they have solved t... | Giacomo will arrange staff to repair for free because Yacov's computers are still in the period of guarantee. Then Yacov tells Giacomo the address of Yacov's factory. |
train_2184 | Irvin: hello! How are you.
Vivienne: not too well! I'm just to the doctor. I haven't been feeling too well. . over the last few days.
Irvin: what have you got? A cough? A cold?
Vivienne: that's the funny thing. I don't what's wrong with me. I just feel exhausted.
Irvin: perhaps you'Ve been working too hard. You do have... | Vivienne feels exhausted and loses appetite. Irvin cares about Vivienne and hopes Vivienne to become better soon. |
train_2185 | Mr. Lee: I would like to exchange Chinese money into German currency please.
Hollis: Certainly. How much will you be exchanging today?
Mr. Lee: How about 50, 000 RIB. Would that be a problem?
Hollis: That's a hefty amount. But that should have no problem at all. You should be aware that there is a ten-percent service c... | Hollis helps Mr. Lee exchange Chinese currency into German currency. Mr. Lee pays a small transaction charge for this service. |
train_2186 | Erda: Have you begun cleaning up that room of yours?
Roselyn: I haven't started yet, but I will.
Erda: What time are you going to clean it up?
Roselyn: I'm planning on cleaning it up a little later.
Erda: I told you to clean it up earlier.
Roselyn: I know. I am still going to clean it up.
Erda: Make sure you vacuum and... | Erda urges Roselyn to clean up the room as soon as possible. |
train_2187 | Harry: Harry, let's play some ping-pong today.
Jeremias: I'd love to play a set or two, but my right arm hurts. I've decided to stop playing ping-pong until it feels better.
Harry: Well, how about going skating?
Jeremias: I'd like to, but my knee hurts, too.
Harry: Harry, stop making excuses! You're just lazy.
Jeremias... | Harry invites Harry to play ping-pong or go skating but Harry is lazy and makes excuses. |
train_2188 | Belicia: Is it true that you don't swim at all now?
Belinda: I'm afraid so. I'm too old.
Belicia: But you are only 20.
Belinda: That's too old for a swimmer. If I swam in an international competition now, I wouldn't win. So I'd rather not swim at all.
Belicia: But don't you enjoy swimming?
Belinda: I used to, when I wa... | Belinda tells Belicia that she doesn't swim now because of age and hard training. She thinks swimming is a wonderful memory for her. |
train_2189 | Hill: Well, Sally. Why do you look unhappy?
Sally: Oh, Hill, I have just had a quarrel with Mr. Smith.
Hill: What on earth was it about?
Sally: Well, I have made three bad mistakes so far this week, so he got very angry with me.
Hill: But I don't understand. You are usually very careful and never make mistakes.
Sally: ... | Sally quarreled with Mr. Smith because she had made bad mistakes. Sally tells Hill it was because she had bad sleep caused by her neighbor. Hill suggests her write a letter to her new neighbor. |
train_2190 | Jodi: Here comes the Sunday newspaper again.
Mariele: Can I have the sports section?
Jodi: Sure, here you are.
Mariele: Let me check if there's anything exciting next week?
Jodi: You mean football matches, do you?
Mariele: Yes. Here it is! There will be a great football match on Monday at the City stadium.
Jodi: So you... | Mariele checks the football match in the newspaper but is afraid of the match cancellation because of the rain. Jodi suggests Mariele check the weather on the Internet. |
train_2191 | Maddy: This week's program Up Your Street takes you to Harrogate, a small town in Yorkshire. Harrogate became a fashionable resort during Victorian times, when people came to take a bath in the mineral waters. Today, few people come to visit the town for its mineral waters. Instead, Harrogate has become a popular town ... | Maddy introduces a small town Harrogate. People come for its mineral waters in the past and now this town becomes a place for people to retire to. Then Maddy invites Tom to introduce a large area of open parkland called the Stray in Harrogate. |
train_2192 | Stephanie: Hi, this is Stephanie. I can't answer the phone right now. I'm away, but feel free to call, leave a message, or text. Alright. Bye.
Ronald: Uh, hello, uh yeah. Hi, Stephanie, or Steffi. Uh, I can't do this? Oh yeah. Uh. Yes, Stephanie, my name is Ronald, but my friends call me Ron. My parents call me, well, ... | Ronald, the manager of an exotic pet shop, leaves a message when Stephanie cannot answer the phone. He introduces himself, including his birthplace, age, graduation school, vocation, hobbies, favorite foods, family members. |
train_2193 | Peter: Tell me, Peter, what makes Harrods so famous?
Ricky: Well, it's the biggest department store in the UK. And its food hall and the Egyptian hall are very famous. People come to Harrods just to see them.
Peter: What is special about the food hall?
Ricky: It sells many different kinds of food. For example, it has 2... | Peter explains to Peter the reasons why the food hall and the Egyptian hall are famous. Peter also asks Peter about Harrods' electricity, customer flow and sales daily. |
train_2194 | Lucy: Hello! 6896443.
Tom: Hello! Is that Lucy?
Lucy: Speaking!
Tom: Hi! This is Tom! Can I speak to Lily?
Lucy: Sorry. She isn't in at the moment. Can I take a message?
Tom: Could you please tell her not to wait for me this evening? We planned to go to a party together, but something important came up and I have to ru... | Tom asks Lucy to tell Lily that he has to leave because of some important things and will be back soon. He also wants a reply call and leaves his number. |
train_2195 | Shawn: Excuse me, waiter? Waiter!
Waiter: Yes, sir? What can I do for you?
Shawn: I've been sitting here for the past twenty minutes and no one has offered me a glass of water, brought any bread to the table and our appetizers haven't been served yet! You know, in this kind of establishment, I'd expect much better se... | Shawn complains about the service and the waiting time before the food arrives. After Waiter serves the dishes, Shawn complains about the taste of food and Waiter helps to recook the food. Naomi comforts Shawn. |
train_2196 | Stacy: Alright, tell me what you think.
Kristy: Don't you think it's a bit bright?
Stacy: Yeah, maybe you're right. How about this outfit?
Kristy: This dress looks lovely on you, but it's not very practical, is it?
Stacy: No, I don't have any plans to go to a formal dance any time soon, but I love the way it looks.... | Kristy tries on many kinds of different clothes and Stacy gives comments on the clothes. Kristy regrets missing the sales discount. |
train_2197 | Alice: You have a lovely house, Jack.
Jack: Thank you. But a number of things have been going wrong lately.
Alice: That's too bad. What problems are you having.
Jack: Oh, the whole house needs re-painting for starters. The carpet in the living room is worn out, and I'd like to put in new wall-to-wall carpeting. Last... | Things in Jack's house have been going wrong lately and Jack wants to hire an interior decorator. Alice gives him some suggestions for home decoration. |
train_2198 | Bernie: I'll be away for a moment.
Yance: Yes? Anything I can do for you?
Bernie: Look! I'v been watching that man down in the street. He keeps peeping into the shop. Keep your eyes skinned for that guy, will you?
Yance: Ok. | Bernie warns Yance to keep eyes skinned for the guy peeping into the shop. |
train_2199 | Kristy: I would love to be famous and have thousands of adoring fans.
Rheta: Really? I'm not sure that I would like all the attention. There have been numerous cases of paparazzi interfering with star's private live in recent years.
Kristy: I love being photographed! If I were famous, I'd do interviews for all the to... | Kristy would love to be famous because Kristy loves being photographed and doing interviews and could do children's charity work then. But Rheta isn't sure whether to do that because a famous person has to pay attention to gossip and words. Rheta will support Kristy, but Kristy wants Rheta to write a biography for Kris... |
train_2200 | Leo: Hey, Sarah. This year I'm going to the rock festival for all three days.
Sarah: Oh, lucky you, Leo. Are you going with your cousin again?
Leo: Not this year. My brother has promised at take me there now. My sister is too busy with her college work.
Sarah: How will you get there?
Leo: We want to drive but dad said ... | Leo tells Sarah he will take special buses to the rock festival with his brother. He invites Sarah to go together and Sarah says maybe she will. |
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