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train_3601 | Mauricio: Ma'ma, come in, please.
Mathilda: Excuse me, are you a manager?
Mauricio: Yes, what can I do for you?
Mathilda: Well, I have received such poor service from your employees this morning. I felt I had to let you know.
Mauricio: I'm sorry, ma'am, please tell me what happened.
Mathilda: I was asking that woman ov... | Mathilda complains to Mauricio about the poor service of employees in their store. Mauricio apologizes and offers a 50% discount. |
train_3602 | Haley: Can we go shopping dad? I need to get some notebooks and pens.
Carson: No problem, do you need to buy anything else for school?
Haley: I need a new brush for art class too.
Carson: Let's go to the art store then, we can get all of those supplies there. You probably need a lot more than that though, did the teach... | Haley asks Haley's dad to buy stationery and art supplies and send Haley to Sarah's house afterward. Carson agrees. |
train_3603 | Fae: Can I help you sir?
Bradly: Yes, how much for the tie? I love the pattern.
Fae: Oh, I love those ties. They're selling well. They're $30.50 each.
Bradly: The price is a bit high. Have you got anything cheaper?
Fae: Well, we do have these simpler red ones on sale, and there are the same brand.
Bradly: How much are ... | Bradly wants to buy a tie. He thinks the first style is too expensive and the second one is too bright. Fae says the second one makes people look rich. |
train_3604 | Miss Zhang: Every honored guests, welcome to Hang Thou. Now we are visiting Tiger-running Spring.
Janice: How can we relate tiger to this spot, Miss Zhang?
Miss Zhang: Its name originates from a legend that two tigers run here and made a hole, and then a spring gushed out from it.
Janice: How ignorant I am!
Miss Zhang:... | Miss Zhang is showing Janice and other tourists around the Tiger-running Spring. She explains the origins of the name and introduces the Longing Tea. |
train_3605 | Oral: Do you live in the red house at the end of the road?
Katlin: Yes, I live in that house with my parents and my sister. We also have a cat and a dog.
Oral: Do you take your dog for a walk every day?
Katlin: No. My father and I do it together. My father takes the dog for a walk every Monday, Tuesday and Sunday. And ... | Katlin tells Oral Katlin lives with parents and sister, and they have a cat and a dog. Katlin shares the division of housework. |
train_3606 | Becky: Hello Mr. Waterstone, what can I do for you today?
Mr. Waterstone: Hello, Becky. Well, you see, I have this thing here, called a Fixed Deposit Certificate, and I've just noticed the date on it.
Becky: Oh, I see. You have two choices here you can either redeem or renew.
Mr. Waterstone: I think I'll redeem, if tha... | Mr Waterstone chooses to redeem the Fixed Deposit Certificate with Becky's assistance, and he prefers having the smaller notes. |
train_3607 | Hyacinthe: What can I do for you, young man?
young man: I need to rent three pairs of skates for the morning.
Hyacinthe: What sizes do you need?
young man: One pair of 37, and two pairs of 21. One for me, and the other two for two kids.
Hyacinthe: Here you are. And here are three crash helmets.
young man: Thanks. Well,... | young man rents three pairs of skates, one for young man, and the other two for kids, from Hyacinthe. Hyacinthe offers young man suggestions about the safety of skating beginners. |
train_3608 | Goober: Do you have experience in advertising?
Aggy: Yes, I used to have a part-time job in advertising company.
Goober: What were you mean duties there?
Aggy: I mostly did advertising planning.
Goober: What qualities do you think an advertising planner should have?
Aggy: I think an advertising planner should have acti... | Aggy tells Goober Aggy's experience in advertising. Aggy shares what qualities an advertising planner should have and what Aggy has learned at work. |
train_3609 | Garvy: OK, everyone. Gather around. Here are the rules. No tackling. No pushing.
Rolando: You shouldn't grab someone else's shirt. That's a foul.
Garvy: Play is stopped when the person with the ball is touched.
Rolando: You can touch them only between the shoulder and the knees.
Garvy: The touchdown lines are there and... | Garvy and Rolando introduces the rules of a ball game before starting. |
train_3610 | Judith: I see an Open House sign over there, and I think we should go check it out.
Anjanette: I think that looks like a very nice house. Is it on our Internet listing for Open Houses?
Judith: Yes, I see it listed on the printout we got off of the Internet.
Anjanette: I love the beautiful lawn. What a great front entry... | Judith and Anjanette see a nice house with the Open House sign. They visit the house, check its information on the flyers, and talk about the price. |
train_3611 | Bluemingdails: Excuse me. I'm looking for Bluemingdails. Could you tell me how to get there?
Brietta: Sure. It's very close actually. You go straight down this road. Then you turn left, at the next junction.
Bluemingdails: Left the next junction. Ok.
Brietta: Bluemingdails is on the corner of that block. You see it as ... | Bluemingdails's looking for Bluemingdails, and Brietta tells Bluemingdails how to get there. |
train_3612 | Luigi: Welcome! Sophia told us you were coming!
Sophia: Um. . . It's wonderful to be here. Uh. . . this place looks really cozy.
Luigi: Thank you! Your cheeks are as red as a tomato! Are you shy?
Sophia: Maybe. . .
Luigi: Some of my grappa will cure your shyness.
Sophia: Is that a kind of alcohol?
Luigi: It's a clear s... | Luigi welcomes Sophia's come. Luigi finds Sophia's cheeks are red, and says Luigi's grappa can cure. |
train_3613 | Pete: Hi, my name is Pete. You are Ann. Isn't that right?
Ann: Hi Pete, how do you know my name?
Pete: Do you see that girl in the red top? She told me who you were.
Ann: Oh Andrea, the Spanish girl?
Pete: Yes, that's her.
Ann: I met her last week at a party. Anyway, you must be from the United States?
Pete: Actually I... | Pete tells Ann he knows her name from Andrea. Pete and Ann are both from London, and Pete invites Ann to play tennis. |
train_3614 | Jerry: I really admire you, Diana.
Diana: why, Jerry? Your words just came out of the blue.
Jerry: you are really happy and able to achieve high scores at school.
Diana: I work very hard and that's it, you know, practice makes perfect.
Jerry: isn't there anything else?
Diana: I have no idea.
Jerry: you must have a high... | Jerry admires Diana's achievements at school, but Diana tells him her IQ score is slightly above average. Diana encourages Jerry to work hard to get high marks. |
train_3615 | Ramesh: How many cleaning ladies does your company hire?
Madalyn: We have two cleaning ladies. But both of them have received little education.
Ramesh: Most cleaning ladies are illiterate. But some of them do a very nice job.
Madalyn: But I actually dislike another lady. She is more capable and seems to have ideas of h... | Madalyn tells Ramesh their company hires two cleaning ladies, but Madalyn dislikes one of them. |
train_3616 | Lisa: What's the matter, Lisa? You don't look too good.
Devinne: I just found out that my husband is cheating on me.
Lisa: You mean Mark? He seems like such an honest guy.
Devinne: That's what I thought. It seems that he's been seeing someone else for about two months.
Lisa: Two months? How did you find out?
Devinne: I... | Lisa tells Lisa she found out her husband Mark is cheating on her. Mark admits that he has been seeing someone else for two months. |
train_3617 | Jolyn: I can't seem to progress up the career ladder no matter how hard I try and I have been here for 2 years already!
Meyer: Well, have you thought of getting an MBA? I heard it does wonders in getting you to the top.
Jolyn: An MBA, hey. . . well my degree wasn't in business, the business schools won't be interested ... | Jolyn's upset about finding no ways to progress up the career ladder. Meyer suggests getting an MBA and explains GMAT to Jolyn. Jolyn gets spirited and decides to ace the test. |
train_3618 | Mel: How many people are in your family?
Maura: As you know, China has a single-child policy. Therefore, there's just my husband, my daughter and I. What about in your family?
Mel: I have one daughter and one son. Then there's my husband and I. What about your parents? Do they live with your family?
Maura: Not anymore.... | Mel and Maura are talking about the composition of their family population. Mel thinks divorce is becoming more and more common, and Maura says she would have a divorce if her husband cheated on her. |
train_3619 | Jolee: Wow, this is drop-dead gorgeous.
Rea: So no more regret now?
Jolee: Don't remind me of that. This would be the last time I cut any classes for a basketball game.
Rea: Come on. Don't be so hard on yourself. Enjoy your life.
Jolee: I just can't help it. Oh, look at Clive, he is really a big hit. They are definitel... | Jolee can't help thinking of skipping classes for a basketball game, and Rea persuades Jolee to enjoy life. Then they talk about the game excitedly while watching it. |
train_3620 | Jasmin: Excuse me, Sir, May I have the time, please?
Ted: Beg your pardon?
Jasmin: Er. . . I'd like to know what time it is now.
Ted: Oh, Let me see. . . It's three forty-five. Er. . . wait, My watch is five minutes fast. So it should be three forty
Jasmin: Thank you. By the way, what day is today?
Ted: Today is Friday... | Jasmin asks Ted the time and the date because Jasmin is new in Beijing. Ted gives Jasmin Ted's business card so that Jasmin can contact Ted when needs help. |
train_3621 | Adnan: Can I take your order, sir?
Sherman: I'll have the kung PAO chicken, please.
Adnan: Certainly sir, would you like some rice or noodles with that?
Sherman: Just some fried rice please.
Adnan: Ok, would you like some soup as well?
Sherman: No, thanks.
Adnan: Thank you very much. Your food will be ready soon. | Sherman orders the Kung PAO chicken and fried rice. |
train_3622 | Clyde Smith: Good evening Ms. Jackson. Such a fancy meeting you here.
Ms. Jackson: Hi, Clyde. This is my friend, Wen. She's visiting from UCLA.
Clyde Smith: Clyde Smith. Pleasure to meet you. May I treat you ladies to dinner?
Ms. Jackson: OK! I was just telling Wen about African-American food.
Clyde Smith: You weren't ... | Clyde invites Ms. Jackson and her friend to dinner. Ms. Jackson likes the food. |
train_3623 | Jarvis: Hello, Sir. What can we do for you today?
Sir: Hello. I've been asked to come and see about something called L / C? What is it exactly?
Jarvis: L / C stands for'letter of credit'. This is necessary for trade between two countries. A Letter of Credit is quite literally that, a letter addressed by the buyer's ban... | Sir explains to Jarvis L / C stands for 'letter of credit', which is necessary for trade between two countries. |
train_3624 | Neely: Okay, here's the lease. Read it over before you sign it. As you can see, the deposit is $ 300.
Kristin: Oh, okay. I can get it back when I move out, right?
Neely: Yes, assuming there's been no damage to the apartment. Before you move in, you can make a list of any marks, scratches, and so forth that are already ... | Kristin reads over the lease, signs it, and gives Neely the requested deposit. |
train_3625 | Adolfo: Welcome to Game World. What can I do for you?
Ekaterina: I'd like to get a good RPG. Can you recommend any?
Adolfo: Sure. This one here just came out. It's got great 3D graphics and a cool story line. It's also got a multiplayer function so you can play against other people on the Internet.
Ekaterina: This one ... | Ekaterina wants a good RPG. Adolfo recommends one with great 3D graphics and one with a sci-fi game, and Ekaterina chooses the latter. |
train_3626 | Jeannette: I'm going to the United Stated to attend my daughter's commencement.
Tove: How nice! Are you going to convert some RMB to US dollars?
Jeannette: Yes. But I will not take much cash with me I can ask the bank to give me the traveler's checks. So it will be safer.
Tove: How can you cash them when you arrive in ... | Jeannette's going to the US to attend Jeannette's daughter's commencement. Jeannette takes the traveler's checks and explains to Tove how to use it. |
train_3627 | Janice: Could I have a word with you, Madam?
Madam: Is that you, Janice? Just speaking.
Janice: I have to tell you that I can't be in today and tomorrow.
Madam: So sorry to hear that. What's wrong with you?
Janice: I feel sick and coughed a lot at night.
Madam: Is that serious? You ought to see a doctor.
Janice: Yes, I... | Janice calls to Madam to ask for sick leave for two days as the doctor suggests, and Madam agrees. |
train_3628 | Janice: How's everything, Janice?
Weber: I sent my resume to a computer company and am waiting for their call.
Janice: Which company?
Weber: Pineapple Computer Company. A secretary is needed there, and it is worth a try. Do you get any information or advertisement for employment?
Janice: Yep! I got some, in which I am ... | Janice tells Janice she sent her resume to Pineapple Computer Company. Janice gets some employment information, but Janice fears. Janice encourages Janice. |
train_3629 | Waite: Hey man, you hit my car.
Yancy: I really didn't mean to.
Waite: It doesn't matter, because you damaged my car.
Yancy: It looks okay to me.
Waite: Look what you did to my rear bumper.
Yancy: What's wrong with it?
Waite: My bumper is smashed in.
Yancy: I didn't do that. That is not caused by me. Your front bumper ... | Waite says Yancy damaged Waite's car's rear bumper. Yancy thinks he didn't do that but will take responsibility. |
train_3630 | Brad Holloway: Hello? Beechgrove School? This is Mr. Holloway speaking. Brad Holloway. I'm ringing about my son Michael. He came home yesterday and said he'd been in trouble at school with his P. E. teacher, Miss Sanderson. She said he didn't have the right kit for P. E. Everyone else thought it was all highly amusing,... | Mr. Holloway phones the Headmistress to talk about his son Michael's trouble at school. His P. E. teacher, Miss Sanderson said Michael's kit wasn't right for P.E. class, which everyone in the class found amusing and Michael was embarrassed. The secretary answers the phone and helps Mr. Holloway figure out what Michael ... |
train_3631 | Prentice: OK, tell me about yourself.
Marrissa: Well, last year in school I played on the football team. It kept me busy, but I learned to manage my time. And also it has been a great experience in learning how to work on the team with other players.
Prentice: How would your teachers describe you?
Marrissa: My teacher ... | Marrissa tells Prentice about Marrissa's experiences in school. Marrissa emphasizes Marrissa's advantages and explains why Prentice should hire Marrissa over the other students. |
train_3632 | Vinnie: What time is it now?
Sherilyn: It's half past seven. I think we will be late for the film.
Vinnie: Don't worry. There is still twenty minutes to go.
Sherilyn: But it's three kilometers from here to the cinema. How can we get there in such a short time?
Vinnie: I think we can walk there in twenty minutes.
Sheril... | Vinnie thinks it'll be late for the film, and they decide to take a taxi. |
train_3633 | Lelia: Bye, Mark, have a nice weekend.
Mark: Thanks, same to you. Doing anything exciting?
Lelia: No, not really. We were thinking of going to the beach, but I don't think Martin is well enough to go. So he will probably stay in and watch TV. And I'll plant the rose bushes I bought yesterday. | Lelia tells Mark Lelia'll plant some rose bushes at weekends. |
train_3634 | Jane: Can I talk to you for a moment,Jack?
Jack: Of course,Jane. Sit down. What is it?
Jane: I've decided to leave.
Jack: Leave?
Jane: Yes.
Jack: Oh,no. Is it because we're moving out of London?
Jane: Well,yes. But there are other reasons.
Jack: I see. You never like working here.
Jane: No, no. I've enjoyed working her... | Jane tells Jack she's decided to leave because she'd like to do something different. She plans to live abroad. Jack feels sorry but understands. |
train_3635 | Professor Webster: Maths Department, Dr. Webster speaking.
Janet Hill: Hello, Professor Webster. This is Janet Hill calling. I live two doors down from your teaching assistant, Don Williams. Don asked me to call you because he's lost his voice and can't talk to you himself.
Professor Webster: Lost his voice? That's too... | Professor Webster's teaching assistant Don lost his voice, and Don's neighbor, Janet calls Webster to get someone to pass back the mid-term exam papers. Professor Webster will do it for Don, and he asks Janet where Don's class is. |
train_3636 | Avie: Well, do you have anything planned for this Saturday?
Eula: Er, I'm kind of busy. Why do you ask?
Avie: I was wondering if we could get together and do something, like going to a concert or taking a walk by the lake.
Eula: I'd love to, but I'm really busy this weekend.
Avie: That's too bad.
Eula: I have promised ... | Avie invites Eula to do something on Saturday together. Eula would love to, but Eula is busy this weekend. |
train_3637 | Annie: Annie, some friends of mine have just moved out of this flat. It might be just what you and Jean and Emily are looking for-three bedrooms in a very quiet location.
Jannelle: Well, that's important. I can't bear noise. What's the cost?
Annie: About 450 a month, I think. Rather a strict landlady, but she keeps the... | Annie tells Annie there's a vacant room in Annie's flat and tells her the cost and location. |
train_3638 | Orsola: Jim, you are on the net again? When are you going to get off? It's the time for the talk show.
Jim: Just a minute, dear. I'm looking at a new jewelry site. I want to make sure I get the right gift for Mum's birthday. | Orsola tells Jim it's time for the talk show. |
train_3639 | Elysee: Cindy, I have this room to myself?
Cindy: It's all yours.
Elysee: It's twice as big as my room in Taiwan!
Cindy: Well, I hope it's comfortable enough for you.
Elysee: I think I'm going to like it here.
Cindy: You have a phone on the bedside table that you can use.
Elysee: Wow, I have my own bathroom!
Cin... | Cindy tells Elysee the room is all Elysee's, but they share the bathroom. |
train_3640 | Ashlen: So, Jack, do you believe in ghosts?
Jack: No, not really. Why do you ask?
Ashlen: Because I want to tell you about the time that I saw a ghost.
Jack: You saw a ghost? When?
Ashlen: It was many years ago, when I was a little child. It was the middle of the night, and I went to get a drink of water from the k... | Ashlen describes the experience of seeing a ghost when Ashlen was a little child to Jack. But it turned out to be his father getting a late-night snack in his green pajamas. |
train_3641 | Adair: It's a wonderful party, Joan, The food, the drink, the atmosphere. . . Everyone is enjoying himself.
Joan: Thanks to your help. To our friendship.
Adair: Bottoms up! By the way what kind of entertainment are we gonna have?
Joan: Dancing. The boys from the Campus Band have promised to play music for us.
Adair... | Adair and Joan are having fun at the party, and they're going to dance. |
train_3642 | Devondra: Daniel, what are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be at school now?
Daniel: The same question to you.
Devondra: Well, we shall make it a secret between us.
Daniel: Deal, Where is Gucci?
Devondra: She is the cheer-leader. They are required to put on a performance. Look! Here they come.
Daniel: Oh, l... | Devondra and Daniel skipped classes to watch the basketball match. Devondra wants to be like Gucci and even wants to be the boyfriend of Daniel's sis. Daniel thinks Devondra's out of mind. |
train_3643 | Donnie: This is our first day of class. It's better for us to introduce ourselves to each other. Who would like to begin first? Any volunteers?
Gavin White: I'd like to introduce myself first.
Donnie: Yes, please.
Gavin White: My name is Gavin White. I was born and raised in London. After high school, I went to Edin... | Donnie asks for volunteers to introduce themselves. Gavin White volunteers to introduce himself first. |
train_3644 | Mildred: Hello Madam, what can I do for you?
Madam: I'd like some of the yellow apples you have in the front window. 2 kilos of those please.
Mildred: OK, I see. You have a good eye for fruit. They are the best value only $2.40 for 2 kilos. Would you like anything else?
Madam: Yes, please. I also need a kilo of grapes.... | Madam purchases two kilos of yellow apples and one kilo of seedless grapes from Mildred. With Mildred's remind, Madam buys a three-kilo watermelon that she needs. |
train_3645 | Lucy: Dad, I want to travel around South Asia this summer holiday. Do you agree?
Dad: I am not sure, Lucy. You are only 18.
Lucy: But I won't be traveling by myself.
Dad: Who would like to go with you?
Lucy: Mary and Susan.
Dad: Where would you stay?
Lucy: We stay in youth hotels.
Dad: They are not expensive, are they?... | Lucy asks her dad for permission to travel around South Asia with Mary and Susan. Her dad asks her to speak to her mom. |
train_3646 | Paul: Hi, I think I'm sitting next to you, seat 35 BC.
Linnie: Oh, sorry. I'll just move my things. Hold on a minute.
Paul: Thanks. I've been waiting at the gate for ages.
Linnie: The flight was delayed leaving Beijing, too. Security checks, you know. Are you going to London then?
Paul: Yes, I'm going to LSE to do a ma... | Paul talks with Linnie who sits next to him. Paul's going to LSE to do a master's and international relations, and Linnie's going to the University of Middlesex to do business studies. |
train_3647 | Diana: Morning, Charles.
Charles: Morning, Diana. How was your Christmas?
Diana: Great!
Charles: Where did you go?
Diana: I went to London and stayed with my uncle for 2 weeks.
Charles: How lucky! How did you get there?
Diana: By air, of course. What about you?
Charles: I went to visit my grandparents at a village in F... | Charles and Diana talk about their Christmas holiday. Diana went to London, while Charles visited his grandparents in France. |
train_3648 | Doralyn: What are you writing online?
Demetri: I'm replying to a man's article in the forum.
Doralyn: Do you know him?
Demetri: No, I think his viewpoint expressed in the forum is wrong, so I want to show him my opinion.
Doralyn: Do you do that kind of thing often?
Demetri: Yes, I like to discuss with different people ... | Demetri's replying to a man's article in the forum because Demetri thinks his viewpoint is wrong. Then Demetri tells Doralyn the forum discussion. |
train_3649 | Quillan: Everything seems to be OK, but how long do you want the place?
Nichole: Six months.
Quillan: Oh well, that might be a problem. I only sign one-year lease.
Nichole: Well, one year would be fine, too. I'm not planning on leaving the area soon.
Quillan: Well if it's not a problem, then here you go.
Nichole: Just ... | Quillan signs a one-year lease with Nichole and tells Nichole Nichole'll get the security deposit back if everything's alright. |
train_3650 | Alice: Hi, Alice. What are you doing?
Sarah: I am looking at some old school photographs.
Alice: Can I have a look? When was this photo taken?
Sarah: That photo was taken more than 7 years ago.
Alice: Who is this girl?
Sarah: That's Lily. At first I didn't like her because I thought that she was too serious. She always... | Alice shows the old school photographs and introduces her good friend Lily to Alice. |
train_3651 | Lorrayne: I was going to make myself some tea. Do you want some?
Claudette: No, thanks. I'm fine with my coffee.
Lorrayne: You know, it's not healthy to drink so much coffee. How many cups do you have every day anyway?
Claudette: More than 3 cups I guess.
Lorrayne: And do you put cream and sugar in your coffee?
Claudet... | Claudette tells Lorrayne Claudette drinks more than 3 cups of hot and iced coffee every day. Claudette thinks drinking coffee isn't a dangerous thing in Claudette's life and enjoys it. |
train_3652 | Kyle: What time does the match start on Sunday?
Willie: Well, most people turn up at about 1:45 PM but things won't start until 2:00 PM.
Kyle: Cool. How many other people are going to turn up?
Willie: I think 12 people should come along on Sunday and that's out of a total membership of 49.
Kyle: It'll be good to get so... | Willie tells Kyle the match starts at 2 pm, and the game doesn't get rough because the referee keeps things under control. |
train_3653 | Hale: The consignments of chemical instruments have just reached us. We have to lodge a claim against you for inferior quality I am afraid.
Caril: Is there anything wrong?
Hale: We bought 1, 000 sets of chemical instruments from you, but there are 40 not up to the standard.
Caril: It's hard for us to believe it. Our in... | Hale lodges a claim against Caril for inferior quality and shows a survey report to prove it. Caril promises to repair the products and compensate Hale. |
train_3654 | Howard: A guy in my office got the flu the other day. Today I seem to have come down with it, too.
Tobye: Very likely. You have a slight fever. Do you have a headache, too?
Howard: Yes. I wonder if you could do something to help me recover soon, because I'll be on a business trip in two days.
Tobye: Well, you have to l... | Howard got the flu. Howard wants to recover soon because Howard'll be on a business trip. Tobye suggests letting the flu run its course and canceling the business trip. |
train_3655 | Lindsy: Hello, Parker. How's everything?
Parker: Can't complain. And you?
Lindsy: Business is booming. I understand you want to meet up with me next week. How's your schedule look?
Parker: Let me see. I can come out and see you first thing Wednesday.
Lindsy: Great. | Lindsy and Parker will meet next Wednesday. |
train_3656 | Sabine: How much for these autographed Elvis records?
Arne: Thirty bucks a record. Or five for one hundred and twenty bucks.
Sabine: Uh, I'm not sure. Are these all in good condition?
Arne: Absolutely. I bought them from the King's estate myself! Tell you what-I'll let you have five for one hundred bucks.
Sabine: I don... | Sabine bargains with Arne for autographed Elvis records and will take five for eighty-five. |
train_3657 | Olivier: Good afternoon, how can I be of service today?
Ramsey: My company wants to become involved in your Comprehensive Credit Granting. We are a very young company and I'm not at all sure if we meet your credit requirements.
Olivier: It is possible to take into account special circumstances, should the manager agree... | Ramsey's company wants to join Comprehensive Credit Granting. Olivier's manager may agree to take into account special circumstances. |
train_3658 | Jaquenetta: Thank you for coming.
Armand: You're welcome. What's the problem?
Jaquenetta: I have a leaky pipe.
Armand: Where exactly is the pipe?
Jaquenetta: The pipe is behind a wall in my bathroom.
Armand: How long has the pipe been leaking?
Jaquenetta: It began leaking a couple of days ago.
Armand: I must tell you t... | Armand comes to fix Jaquenetta's leaky pipe. Jaquenetta doesn't mind if the wall needs tearing down. |
train_3659 | Jodi: What do you think of the way people use and treat animals?
Jodie: I think most people treat animals well, but we are often cruel to animals. When we raise animals for food, the conditions they live in are often poor.
Jodi: Perhaps people should stop eating animals. We could grow more crops.
Jodie: What would you ... | Jodie thinks people are cruel to animals and they live in poor conditions. Jodi thinks people should stop eating animals and provide them with better conditions. Both Jodi and Jodie agree it's a good idea to improve the condition at zoos. They are happy that most people treat their pets well. |
train_3660 | Jodee: I want to buy a gift for my father. Will you go with me to choose one for him?
Lucius: Sure. Is it your father's birthday?
Jodee: Don't you know? Tomorrow is Father's Day.
Lucius: Oh! How could I forget such an important holiday?
Jodee: You also need to choose a gift for your father, right?
Lucius: Yes, let's go... | Jodee and Lucius shop gifts for their father. |
train_3661 | Aloysius: May I help you?
Sallyann: I'm returning a book.
Aloysius: Do you need anything else?
Sallyann: I also need to check out this video.
Aloysius: This is all you want to check out?
Sallyann: Just the video.
Aloysius: I'm going to need your library card.
Sallyann: I have it right here.
Aloysius: You'll need to tak... | Sallyann returns a book and checks out a video with Aloysius's assistance. |
train_3662 | Quinn: Hey, Mary, can you cut that out?
Mary: Cut what out? what are you talking about? I'm not doing anything.
Quinn: The tapping of your pen on your desk. It's driving me crazy.
Mary: Fine! By the way would you mind not slurping your coffee every time you have a cup!
Quinn: I don't slurp my coffee. And plus, how can ... | Quinn and Mary squabble over each other's annoying habits. Then they both calm down and promise to be more considerate. Quinn invites Mary to go out for dinner on Friday night. |
train_3663 | Ariella: We can go to the cinema or say at home watching TV, what's it to be?
Corey: As far as I'm concerned, staying at home is more comfortable than going to the movies.
Ariella: Thanks, dear. I feel so tired after a whole day's work. | Corey and Ariella prefer staying at home than going to the cinema. |
train_3664 | Morlee: Julia, why have you prepared a candlelight dinner? Anything special to celebrate? Did you get a promotion?
Julia: Honey, don't tell me that you forgot our anniversary, did you?
Morlee: Oh, my dear, how can I forget such an important day? I was just kidding. Look at this box.
Julia: What's in it?
Morlee: Have a ... | Julia has prepared a candlelight dinner for the anniversary. Morlee sends her a diamond brooch as a present. Julia's happy. |
train_3665 | Joao: Can I help you?
Alana: Yes, would you like to tell me what's playing for tonight?
Joao: Sure. There is a folk concert tonight.
Alana: Are there any good seats left?
Joao: Sorry. There are only some seats in the back.
Alana: Well, what time does it begin?
Joao: It begins at 7 p. m. .
Alana: OK. I see.
Joao: How ma... | Joao buys two tickets of a folk concert from Alana. The seats are in the back. |
train_3666 | Kassandra: Excuse me. Can you tell me how to find some books on social science?
Vinny: Sure. You see all these little drawers here and all the way around the walls?
Kassandra: Yes.
Vinny: These drawers contain cards describing every book in our library. Together they constitute the library's ' card catalog '. You can s... | Vinny tells Kassandra how to find some books on social science from the drawers by the title of the book or the name of the author. |
train_3667 | Ishmael: So, what do you think? How do you like New York?
Hermione: I'm having a great time. I love it. I'm glad we came.
Ishmael: Yeah. I really like the stores and the shopping.
Hermione: I love the museums, too.
Ishmael: But the traffic is pretty bad.
Hermione: Yeah. I hate all this traffic. It's really noisy.
Ishma... | Ishmael and Hermione discuss how they feel about New York. Then they decide to go to McDonald's. |
train_3668 | Kordula: Shall I take a photo of you?
IT salesman: Could you? Thank you.
Kordula: You're welcome. What brings you to China?
IT salesman: I'm actually here on business.
Kordula: I see and what do you do for a living?
IT salesman: I'm an IT salesman.
Kordula: That sounds like a good job.
IT salesman: It's very interestin... | Kordula takes a photo of IT salesman. Kordula wonders what brings IT salesman to China. |
train_3669 | Nessi: I think we should home school our children when we decide to have kids.
Bobbi: What? Why?
Nessi: Well, our public schools here are not very good and private school are just too expensive. I have been reading up on home schooling and it has a lot of advantages.
Bobbi: Like what? I think that by doing something li... | Nessi considers home schooling their children in the future. Bobbi thinks it will isolate their children from society. Nessi will negotiate it with their parents over Sunday brunch. |
train_3670 | Aylmer: Hi, did you call for an exterminator?
Adey: Yes! Thank goodness you're here. These bugs are driving us crazy!
Aylmer: What sort of pest are we dealing with?
Adey: We just bought this house and it is infected with just about everything. We have termites in the wood, cockroaches all over the place, and last night... | Adey called an exterminator to get rid of bugs. Aylmer will handle the bugs and asks Adey to leave the house for the next three days. |
train_3671 | Juliann: I really need to find a bus that goes by PCC.
Korella: Where do you need to catch this bus at?
Juliann: All the way up on Las Flores Drive and Fair Oaks.
Korella: I can tell you what bus to catch, but you have to walk a little bit.
Juliann: Walking isn't a problem for me.
Korella: The 267 stops at Altadena Dri... | Juliann needs to go to PCC. Korella suggests Juliann takes 267 from Altadena Drive and Fair Oaks to Del mar and Hill. |
train_3672 | Lisa: Lisa wins the first prize in the English speech contest of her college.
Florella: Really? That's really wonderful. I'm so happy for her.
Lisa: But I always feel disappointed. I have many problems with English learning.
Florella: Honey, cheer up.
Lisa: I feel confused about the grammars.
Florella: I'm sure you'll ... | Lisa tells mom Lisa wins the first prize in the English speech contest, but Lisa has problems with English. Lisa's mom encourages Lisa. |
train_3673 | Nathaniel: How may I help you?
Denni: There's a problem with my check.
Nathaniel: What problem?
Denni: My check for $ 100 bounced.
Nathaniel: Are you sure you have $ 100 in your checking account?
Denni: I thought I did.
Nathaniel: I'll check for you.
Denni: Thank you very much.
Nathaniel: It looks like you only have $ ... | Denni's check for $ 100 bounced. Nathaniel notices there's only $ 57 left in Denni's account. |
train_3674 | Ninnette: Could you tell me where the cereal is?
Emerson: If you go to the breakfast aisle, you'll find the cereal there.
Ninnette: What aisle is that?
Emerson: You'll find it by the oatmeal and breakfast bars.
Ninnette: I know where that is at.
Emerson: Is there anything else you need help finding?
Ninnette: Could you... | Emerson helps Ninnette find where the cereal and the dishwashing detergent are respectively. |
train_3675 | Bernadene: I am wondering if you have a room with twin bed.
Cornelius: Yes, we have one and it faces the beautiful sea.
Bernadene: That's wonderful. I want to stay for 2 days.
Cornelius: OK, we will make it ready for you.
Bernadene: Thank you. | Bernadene books a room for two days from Cornelius. |
train_3676 | Lorelei: How do you like the food?
Gracie: It tastes really great. Did you cook it?
Lorelei: Yes. I made it this afternoon. Would you like some more?
Gracie: OK, just a little though. I'm really full.
Lorelei: Oh. Would you like some soup instead?
Gracie: What kind is it?
Lorelei: Tomato and rice. Have you had that bef... | Gracie admires the food cooked by Lorelei. Then Gracie serves Lorelei some soup. Lorelei tells Gracie Lorelei was self-taught in cooking. |
train_3677 | Jodi: Excuse me. Do you know how to get to the mall?
Enid: Sure, I used to work there. Go straight for about a mile, then turn left at the light. The mall will be on the right.
Jodi: Do you know the address?
Enid: Yes, the address is 541 Main street.
Jodi: Can you write it down for me please?
Enid: No problem.
Jodi: Is... | Enid tells Jodi how to get the mall efficiently and writes down the address. |
train_3678 | Ardelis: Guess what, Gilly? I won both bids.
Gilly: Good for you. Did you use Paypal?
Ardelis: Yeah. It was so easy and super-fast, once I figured it out.
Gilly: That's the beauty of it, and the danger.
Ardelis: I should get the items within a week. But in the meantime I'm bidding on a digital video camera.
Gilly: How ... | Ardelis won two bids and is bidding on another item. Gilly thinks it's risky. |
train_3679 | Lyndon: How do you think the transport system in our city could be improved?
Neale: I think that the public transport system could be made simpler. I never know where the bus routes actually go. The routes seem to twist and turn rather than going roughly in a straight line.
Lyndon: I think we just need to build more ro... | Neale thinks the public transport system in their city could be made simpler and Lyndon thinks more roads should be built. Neale thinks people using cars should pay more since the environment is polluted, while Lyndon disagrees as people will see it as reducing their freedom. |
train_3680 | Dunc: Have you obtained any certificate of technical qualifications or license?
Deane: Yes, I have received an Engineer's Qualification Certificate and a driver's license.
Dunc: How many years have you had the driver's license?
Deane: I have two years driving experience.
Dunc: That's good. What special skills do you ha... | Dunc asks Deane about any certificate of technical qualifications, special skills, and special training in programming Deane has obtained or got. |
train_3681 | Phebe: May I help you?
Leandra: Yes, I am looking for a coat.
Phebe: Do you have any style in your mind?
Leandra: I have no idea.
Phebe: I recommend you this one. It's a very popular kind of coat-the most recent thing.
Leandra: Well, it's good in style, but I am afraid it doesn't wash well. | Leandra is looking for a coat and dislikes the one Phebe recommends. |
train_3682 | Rita: Hey Joe, what are you doing in this department store?
Joe: Hi, Rita, I'm just looking for a pair of shoes. I won't be here for long.
Rita: Why not? When I go shoe shopping, I have so many options for sneakers that I spend a while looking at all of the choices.
Joe: That's my problem. I don't have a lot of options... | Rita meets Joe at a department store. Joe tells Rita he doesn't have many options for shoes. Rita talks about how she usually goes about buying shoes. |
train_3683 | Adolphus: Hi! It's me again!
Siobhan: Hi! What's up?
Adolphus: Well, since I talked to you about an hour ago, I've found that I won't be able to go bowling with you as we had planned. Something important has just come up.
Siobhan: Oh?
Adolphus: Yes. My boss is insisting that I work this afternoon, and there's nothing I... | Adolphus cannot go to bowling this afternoon because of work. Siobhan plans on going some other time. |
train_3684 | Harry: Hello, Jane.
Jane: Hi, Harry. Did you have a good summer holiday?
Harry: Sure. I went for my holiday on my uncle's farm.
Jane: Really? What interesting things did you do there?
Harry: I helped get in some rice, take care of the fruit garden and drive the tractor.
Jane: Drive a tractor?
Harry: Yes. It was easy to... | Harry and Jane talk about their summer holiday. Harry went to his uncle's farm while Jane stayed at home. |
train_3685 | Ann: Well, Bob, what a surprise! It's nice to see you again!
Bob: Hello Ann! How long has it been? Wasn't it a year ago Christmas, the last time we saw each other?
Ann: You know, I think you're right. How's your wife?
Bob: Oh, she's fine.
Ann: Is she learning to play the piano? It seems to me I remember something about... | Ann meets Bob unexpectedly who she hasn't met for a year. Bob tells Ann his wife's learning to play the guitar at a night school. |
train_3686 | Eric: Sally, come downstairs, please. Look at this job advertisement.
Sally: (from a distance) I'm coming. Walt a moment. (nearer) Eric, I'm here. What's the matter?
Eric: Look, Sally. Here's a job advertisement. 'Start a new life with Exco Exports Ltd. as personal assistant to our managing director!' Perhaps it's the ... | Eric finds a job advertisement looking for a personal assistant to the managing director and tells Sally Brown about it. Sally thinks the payment is low and the working hours seem too long. Sally tells Eric auntie Jenny called her to ask Sally to apply for a secretarial position in her company and invite them to attend... |
train_3687 | Norm: Don't tell me you're studying for another exam!
Leiah: That's exactly what I am doing.
Norm: What subject is it this time?
Leiah: Biology, and it's going to be a hard one.
Norm: Don't you get tired of studying all the time?
Leiah: Yes, I do. Sometimes I want to throw all of them right out of the window.
Norm: I d... | Norm's surprised that Leiah's studying for another exam. Norm thinks it's hard to become a doctor as it takes a long time. Norm helps Leiah with Leiah's study. |
train_3688 | Kristyn: Dad. Can I go outside to play?
Dad: Well, did you get you Saturday's work done?
Kristyn: Ah, Dad. Do I have to?
Dad: Well, you know the rules. No playing until the work is done.
Kristyn: So, what is my work?
Dad: Well, first you have to clean the bathroom including the toilet. And don't forget to scrub the bat... | Kristyn wants to go outside to play. Dad, Kristyn's dad, asks Kristyn to get the Saturday's housework done and then he'll take Kristyn out for lunch and get a big milkshake. |
train_3689 | Marga: That China-gown of Tang-Dynasty style is so beautiful. Would you show it to me, please?
Donica: Absolutely. Here it is.
Marga: Could I try it on?
Donica: Please do, the fitting-room is over there.
Marga: It feels a little tight around the waist. Do you have a bigger one?
Donica: I'm sorry. We don't have thi... | Marga tries on a China-gown of Tang-Dynasty but it doesn't fit. Donica has green ones in Marga's size instead. |
train_3690 | Willard: Oh, damn. There's another traffic jam on the highway.
Mina: How can there be a traffic jam on a 16-lane highway every day?
Willard: There are just too many people, and too many cars.
Mina: I wonder if there was an accident.
Willard: No, they just said it too many people were trying to get off at the Capito... | Willard and Mina are stuck in a traffic jam on the highway. They start to play some music. |
train_3691 | Jacob: Jacob, are you interested in helping me out and going on a blind date with a friend of mine?
Conchita: That depends. What does she look like?
Jacob: Well, she's got a beautiful face and long curly red hair.
Conchita: How tall is she?
Jacob: She's fairly tall, maybe 2 inches taller than me.
Conchita: Is she ... | Jacob asks Jacob to help out and go on a blind date with a friend of Jacob. Jacob tells Jacob about her appearance and personality. Jacob thinks she's too good to be true. |
train_3692 | Xylia: Don't worry. I'm sure you'll do better next time.
Ariela: I didn't realize it was so difficult though I know I'm always too nervous in such competition.
Xylia: It doesn't matter. Forget it.
Ariela: I don't think I performed well.
Xylia: Oh! That's much hetter than I did.
Ariela: Can you tell me how to impro... | Ariela doesn't think Ariela did well in a competition. Xylia encourages Ariela to practice more. |
train_3693 | Tom: Hello, Jill.
Jill: Tom, You're back, come in please. How are you?
Tom: Fine, only a little tired.
Jill: You'll recover after a good night's sleep.
Tom: Thank you very much for looking after my house in my absence.
Jill: That's all right. Would you have a cup of coffee?
Tom: Yes, Please. It's very kind of you... | Tom comes back and thanks to Jill for looking after his house in his absence. Tom bought Jill some books on literature. |
train_3694 | Demetris: Good morning, Jason. How did you sleep?
Jason: Pretty well, thanks. Still feeling the effects of jet lag a bit, but last night I got at lease six hours of rest.
Demetris: Great! So, are you ready for a full day of shopping?
Jason: Yep. Let's do it. I'm pretty excited!
Demetris: I know a place that should ... | Jason still feels the effects of jet lag but Jason tells Demetris that he is ready for a full day of shopping. Demetris'll take Jason to the China Friendship Shopping Center. Demetris teaches Jason the tricks about bargaining as a foreigner. |
train_3695 | Nelle: Thank you for lending me the book.
Lorena: Sure. But it's a very difficult one, you need to have a dictionary at your elbow.
Nelle: But I'm not used to looking up every new word when I'm reading a novel. I only look up the most necessary ones. | Lorena lends a book to Nelle and thinks reading this difficult book demands a dictionary. |
train_3696 | Adelind: Next please! Hello sir, may I see your passport please?
Scottie: Yes, here you go.
Adelind: Will you be checking any bags today.
Scottie: Yes, I'd like to check three pieces.
Adelind: I'm sorry, sir. Airline policy allows only two pieces of checked luggage, at twenty kilograms each, plus one piece of carry... | Scottie checks three pieces of luggage and Adelind tells him only two pieces of checked luggage are allowed. Scottie is angry about the extra charge of an additional suitcase and the cost is more than Scottie's round-trip ticket. |
train_3697 | Jaquelyn: John, my brother has taken part in the National College Entrance Examination and now he needs to fill in a form with the colleges he wants to go to. Do you have any experience?
John: I don't know much about it. Choosing colleges in the states is quite different from it in China.
Jaquelyn: What factors are usu... | Jaquelyn asks John for suggestions about filling in a form with the colleges Jaquelyn's brother wants to go. John tells Jaquelyn they decide on a public college or a private one in the states. Jaquelyn tells John public colleges in China are better and Jaquelyn's brother may like an overseas college. |
train_3698 | Karilynn: Did you talk to the Browns about their trip to China?
Dona: Oh, yes. They came back 3 days ago.
Karilynn: What did they say the weather was like?
Dona: They said it was very, very cold. They suggested we take some warm clothes.
Karilynn: Did they say something about the hotels there?
Dona: It seems they are e... | Dona tells Karilynn about the Browns' trip to China including the weather, the hotels, the language problems, and shopping. |
train_3699 | Sharon: Hey James, how's the job search going?
James: Hi, Sharon. I had no idea. It would take so much time. It sure makes it difficult to prepare for final exams. How about you?
Sharon: I was lucky. There seems to be a shortage of high school teachers now. I applied to 3 schools and each one offered me a position.
Jam... | Sharon is offered several positions as high school teachers. James applied to 6 newspapers and James' interview with the New York Times didn't go smoothly. James will begin working on a master's degree in the fall if he can't find a job. |
train_3700 | Mrs. Robinson: Dr. Andrew, how is my son now? Is he OK? Oh, no.
Dr. Andrew: Calm down, Mrs. Robinson. The operations done in your son's condition is stable. He's going to be fine.
Mrs. Robinson: Oh, thank god.
Dr. Andrew: It's lucky of your son that the robber missed stabbing his heart and the taxi drivers sent him her... | Dr. Andrew tells Mrs. Robinson the operation done in her son's condition is stable and asks her to come back the next morning. |
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