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Human Language Technology Lab @ NUS 8

[ "Marissa, if your papers continue to be late, I will have to give you a failing grade for the course.", "I'm sorry! I've been having a really hard semester.", "You need to try a little harder, okay?", "I know, I will. There's just been a lot going on lately. I'm moving out of my house, and my brother is in the hospital.", "I'm sorry to hear that, but this is the 7th paper you've turned in late.", "I promise I'll get the next one in on time. Just please don't fail me.", "I'll give you one more chance, but just one. Don't let me down." ]

[ "Well, Mr Smith, we have had an interesting discussion about your work. Now, tell us something about your after-work activities.", "I guess not much different from everyone else. I'm interested in sport, and I run about 3 miles every day. I particularly enjoy cross-country running, where you have to run across fields, jump over streams and so on. While I'm running I think about all sorts of things, and at the end of a run I'm sometimes surprised to find that I've managed to solve a problem that was on my mind. Next year I'm going to try the London Marathon. It's a long, hard race - 26 miles, or 42 kilometres - and you have to be tough to finish, but I very much want to do it. I worry a bit about getting old and I'd like to prove to myself that I'm still almost as fit as I was twenty years ago. I'm interested in climbing as well as running. I'll never become an expert climber, but I know what I'm doing in the mountains. I successfully completed a course in snow and ice climbing when I was younger, and I've done a series of easy climbs in the Alps during the last few years. My wife doesn't share my interest in mountains. She agreed to go climbing with me once, but she found that she felt ill as soon as she got above 1000 metres, so we decide to follow different hobbies.", "You certainly seem to enjoy various types of recreation. All right, Mr Smith. Thanks for your interesting talk." ]

[ "Would you like something to drink, Mum?", "Yes, give me some coffee, please. No milk, no sugar.", "Certainly.", "My friend is coming in a minute, and he loves sweet juice. What kind of juice do you recommend?", "We have apple juice and strawberry juice. They're both sweet. But recommend strawberry juice. It's upon ordinary. And the apple juice was made yesterday, and stored in the refrigerator." ]

[ "I hear you like apple best.", "Next to banana." ]

[ "I'd like to buy these two chairs. How much are they?", "They are 45 dollars each or 80 dollars for the pair." ]

[ "Hello, can I speak to Mrs. Smith, please?", "Speaking." ]

[ "Is that Ann?", "Yes.", "This is Mike. How are things with you?", "Oh, very well, but I'm very busy.", "Busy? But you've finished all your exams?", "Yes, but I have to help my little sister with her foreign language.", "How about coming out with me this evening? There's a new film on.", "I'm afraid I can't. A friend of mine is coming from the south and I have to go to the station to meet him.", "What a pity! How about the weekend then?", "No, I've arranged to go to an art exhibition with my parents.", "What about next week sometime?", "Maybe." ]

[ "You look tired.", "It's been a really busy week. People have been borrowing so many books. This always happens around examination time." ]

[ "Shawn's been trying for months to find a job. But I wonder how he could get a job when he looks like that.", "Oh, that poor guy! He really should shave himself every other day at least and put on something clean." ]

[ "I hope you can understand my reasons for deciding to leave, Mrs. Harrison.", "Do I have to remind you that we have invested a lot of time and money in your career here?" ]

[ "Ray, are you going straight home after school today?", "No. I have a class until 1 o'clock, and after that I'm going to spend a couple of hours at the library before going home." ]

[ "Which do you like better, horse riding or driving a car?", "I prefer horse riding to driving a car." ]

[ "There are so many people in your house. What are they doing?", "We are having a party. I am the host and my wife is the hostess.", "Are they your guests?", "Yes, they are. They are all my friends.", "Who is that man?", "He is Professor Zhang. He is a Chinese teacher. His wife is a teacher, too. Their daughter is a college student.", "Who is that young man?", "He is her boyfriend. He is a young doctor. His name is Karl Black." ]

[ "I thought Tom said he got A's in all his tests.", "Mary, you should know better than to take Tom's words too seriously." ]

[ "Though we didn't win the game, we were satisfied with our performance.", "You did a great job. You almost beat the world's champions. It's a real surprise to many people." ]

[ "Is this your book, Mike?", "No, it isn't mine. It's Sam's." ]

[ "Why don't you go to a show or something tonight?", "As a matter of fact, I thought Judy might like to go to a concert.", "Let's have a look and see what's on... You might try the concert at the Festival Hall.", "That sounds nice." ]

[ "When did you see the American film?", "I saw it after school." ]

[ "When is the earliest train to Beijing?", "There is one at six, and if that is full, there is another at seven." ]

[ "Hi, Jane. So glad to see you again.", "Likewise. I remember the last time we wet was 5 months ago at Mike's birthday party. How are you doing?" ]

[ "What did you do?", "I used to be a reporter.", "An interesting job, wasn't it?", "Yes, it was interesting. But I got no free time, even on weekends." ]

[ "Couldn't you walk any faster?", "This is the fastest I've ever walked." ]

[ "When did you say the plane would arrive?", "At a quarter to two." ]

[ "Excuse me, sir?", "Can I help you?", "My name is Jane Smith. I'm a designer, looking for a job.", "See my secretary. She will set you up with the test.", "When?", "Next month.", "I can't wait that long.", "Excuse me?", "I can't wait a month. I need something sooner.", "I'm sorry." ]

[ "I've noticed that you spend a lot of time tending your garden. Would you like to join our gardening club? We meet every other Wednesday.", "Oh, thanks for the invitation, but this is how I relax. I'd rather not make it something formal and structured." ]

[ "You did a fine job on the room I don't think I've ever seen it so clean.", "Oh, it's nothing. I'm glad I could help." ]

[ "Please buy two packs of cigarettes for me while you are at the store.", "I'm not going to any store. I'm going to see Aunt Mary. But I will get them for you at the gas station." ]

[ "Let me help you with these bags.", "Thanks, but it's only ten minutes walk from here to the bus stop." ]

[ "I'd like to check the present balance in my checking account.", "As of today you have $2356.8 in your account." ]

[ "Would you mind if we discuss our plan before dinner?", "Not at all. I certainly don't want to talk about it over dinner." ]

[ "I've just done the most amazing Healthy Living Day at the sports center.", "Cool! But what's a Healthy Living Day!", "Well, you learn to live in a healthy way. Everyone does three activities. In the morning, you can choose two different indoor activities and in the afternoon, you can try one activity outdoors.", "Sounds like hard work! Why did you do it?", "I wanted to do a new activity, so I went with my cousin Georgia. She doesn't do enough exercise. We make lots of new friends.", "Were you both really tired when you finished?", "Georgia was and she didn't feel very well. I was OK but I needed something to drink.", "Well, when's the next Day? I'd love to go. I know I'm free most Saturdays after April 14th.", "Oh, I've just booked a place for July 5th but I think the next one is on May 28th.", "Great! I'll come to the same one as you! Are you going to go cycling again?", "Not this time. I'm going to do advanced skateboarding. I wanted to try boating but that group is full.", "Wow! I'd like to do that too!" ]

[ "Have you booked a table, madam?", "Yes, we've booked one for two. The name is Morrison.", "Oh, yes, we have the table for you near the group. This way, please.", "The music group? I can't stand the noisy places. Now where's the menu?", "It's on the wall, madam, on the blackboard.", "Indeed. I suppose you can't afford proper menus.", "I'm sorry, madam, but that's what we always do.", "Oh, If I weren't so hungry, I would leave immediately." ]

[ "Amy, my head is spinning! It must be a touch of the sun.", "You'd better lie back still for a while. Take it easy for the rest of the day, and stay in the shade. It's too hot today." ]

[ "I haven't seen Tommy for days.", "He is in hospital." ]

[ "If you are in hurry, you can take the subway. If you want to go sightseeing, take a bus.", "Actually, I don't have to be at the conference before noon." ]

[ "Here is a concert ticket for you. I hope you will like it.", "Thanks, Dad!" ]

[ "I'm going to India next month. Is there any advice you'd like to give me on my first trip?", "Well, see as much as you can, because it's a country with a very different culture from ours." ]

[ "Jane, I think this meat has gone bad.", "Yes, we'd better tell the manager about it." ]

[ "Hello, Pasadena Inn. How may I direct your call?", "I'd like to speak to someone about reservations.", "I can help you with that. What date would you like to make a reservation for?", "We'll be arriving May 12th, but I would like to make reservations for the penthouse.", "Oh, I'm sorry sir. I only handle bookings for our standard rooms. The person you need to speak with is Tony Parker, he makes all the arrangements for our executive accounts. Unfortunately, he's not here right now. Can I take your name and number and have him get back to you?", "When do you expect him back?", "He'll be out all afternoon; he might not be able to return your call until tomorrow. Will that be alright?", "Yes, I suppose. My name is Sam Darcy. He can contact me at 660 843 3235.", "Could you please spell your last name for me?", "Sure. It's D A R C Y.", "Okay, Mr. Darcy, and your phone number is 660 843 3233?", "That's 3235.", "Sorry! 3235. Great. I'll have Tony call you first thing tomorrow morning." ]

[ "It's ten o'clock and Tom is still in bed.", "He has caught a bad cold and coughed all night." ]

[ "The meeting starts at eight thirty.", "We still have thirty minutes." ]

[ "Morning, Mr. Roberts, have you been to that new shop in the High Street.", "Good morning, Mrs. White. Yes, I just thought I pop in and browse around, seeing if there is anything I like. I must say I'm very impressed. They have a very good literature section and there is a little care where you can go and read a book in peace.", "Have they got any nice love stories? That's what I really like, a bit of romance and excitement." ]

[ "Did you tell Mr. Smith to bring the dictionary he promised me?", "The dictionary? Oh, I am sorry." ]

[ "Hi, Kate! Is your daddy at home?", "No, Mr. Smith. He went out 10 minutes ago. Any message?", "Hmm. Could you tell him to call me back?", "Sure. Leave it to me." ]

[ "Hi, Laura. Where are you heading with that big bag?", "I'm offto the gym. I've got to stay in shape, you know.", "I know more women who exercise than men. What's the main reason you do that? For your health, or to look good?", "To be honest, for both. With women, good looks are always a very important consideration.", "I see.", "How about you? Do you get any regular exercise?", "I do a lot of walking for exercise and enjoyment-sometimes ten to twenty kilometers at a time-but I never go to the gym like you do.", "Well, walking is a good exercise. How about sports?", "Not since my school days. I used to love playing baseball, but it's impossible to get enough people together for a game now. Mostly I just watch sports on TV", "I play tennis fairly regularly with my friends and sometimes go swimming and cycling by myself.", "Oh, I forgot about that. I go cycling sometimes too. And I often go swimming on vacation, but only recreational swimming.", "Why don't you join me at the gym sometime?", "Well, maybe someday, but I'm pretty lazy about things like that." ]

[ "Operator, I want to make a person-to-person call to Miss Marilyn Peters in Washington, D.C. The number is 393-5331.", "One moment, please. I'll get that number for you. Hello. Is this 393-5331? Is this Miss Marilyn Peters? It is? I have a long distance call for you.", "How much is it, Operator?", "That will be two dollars for the first three minutes.", "Hello? Hello? Marilyn? Operator! Operator, we've been disconnected.", "One moment, please. I'll see if I can connect you again." ]

[ "How long have you been in this company?", "I have been here for about 8 years. I came here when I was twenty-one." ]

[ "Jane is sixteen. How old is her brother?", "He is two years younger." ]

[ "How much are those blue plates and bowls?", "Ten dollars for a set of four-piece." ]

[ "Would you please tell me where I can get batteries for this brand of camera?", "Let me have a look. Oh, yes, go down this aisle, pass the garden tools, you'll find them on the shelf next to the light bulbs." ]

[ "Have you seen Kelly around? We would like to go for lunch.", "Well, her bag is here on the chair." ]

[ "Where are Tom and Jim?", "They have gone to the playground." ]

[ "When will you be back?", "In an hour.", "Can you come much earlier?" ]

[ "I'd like to make two reservations on Flight 651 for June 8th.", "I'm sorry, we're booked up on the 8th. But we still have a few seats available on the 9th." ]

[ "Hi, Jack, I just came back yesterday. Anything new while I was away?", "Congratulations, Susan! It's said you will be promoted to manager and become my immediate boss." ]

[ "Where is the exhibition been held?", "Main Street. No. 16." ]

[ "Hi, my name is Christa and I have a friend Mary, whose son is taking guitar lessons from you, and she suggested I call you.", "OK. Will the lessons be for yourself or your son?", "I want to learn. My son is only three.", "Fine. Have you had any musical experience before?", "Well, I studied the piano for about three months but that was 6 years ago.", "That's good. So we needn't start right from the beginning again.", "When can I take lessons and how much do they cost?", "Well, that depends on you. We have a small group that meets on Monday and Wednesday evenings for two hours, that costs $4 an hour. Then on Tuesdays and Thursdays I give private lessons which cost $8 an hour.", "I'm afraid that I can't make it on Mondays but I can come on Wednesdays." ]

[ "How much is an airmail letter to Japan?", "I'll have to check. Can I help you with anything else?", "I'd like a 20-cent stamp, please.", "There you are." ]

[ "Do you think I could borrow your car to go grocery shopping? The supermarkets outside the city are so much cheaper. I'd also be happy to pick up anything you need.", "Well, I don't like to let anyone else drive my car. Tell you what, why don't we go together?" ]

[ "John sure knows some good places to eat, doesn't he?", "Yeah, when it comes to finding great restaurants, John could write a book." ]

[ "Could you tell me how much it is to send a postcard by airmail to Europe?", "Twenty five cents.", "OK, I'd like two 25 cent stamps, please.", "Here you are." ]

[ "I'll have a glass of wine please, and my friend will have a beer.", "Would you like them now or during your meal?", "Bring them to us now, please." ]

[ "Excuse me. Can I have change for a dollar, please?", "Sorry, but I can only give you change if you buy something.", "But I only have a dollar on me, and all I need is four quarters.", "Sorry, but I don't make the rules." ]

[ "By the way, Jane, did you talk to the consultant about our health program?", "I contacted his office, but his secretary said he would be out for lunch until two." ]

[ "Can't you knock on the door before you enter my office next time?", "Sorry! It's just that I'm in such a hurry." ]

[ "Where did you find your book?", "I found it under my bed." ]

[ "Mike, have you seen little Franz? I can't find him anywhere!", "Don't worry, dear. Our son won't go too far." ]

[ "Were you able to use the book that Dr. Nelson put on reserve for our homework?", "No, I wasn't. It's a mystery to me why the library closed early." ]

[ "Excuse me,Professor Carson, but I was hoping to talk to you about my class project.", "I have a class in a few minutes. Why don't you come and see me during office hours tomorrow?" ]

[ "How many meetings did your father have last week?", "My father had 5 meetings." ]

[ "Does Jane still play the violin?", "Yes. She's practising it every day.", "You should be happy then.", "Yeah. It's Bob that's worried about. He really wants to buy drums. But he thinks we spent all that money on the guitar and he has hardly used it." ]

[ "Do you want the same cut as last time?", "The same on the top, but I like it a little longer over the ears and on the back." ]

[ "Good morning, can I help you?", "Yes, I'd like to know something about the weather in New York this week.", "Well, it's fairly hot and there's much rain in the evenings.", "I see, thanks very much for your help." ]

[ "I'm afraid I have a complaint to make.", "Yes sir?", "I don't believe the food is cooked enough.", "Sorry, I'll bring you another." ]

[ "Do you still see the people we went to school with?", "I did for a while, I suppose, until I left university, but after that not really.", "Yeah, I've lost touch with most people as well, but I still see Pat occasionally.", "Oh, yes, how's she getting on?", "Okay. I suppose but she's had a rough time in the last few years. She got divorced.", "What, from Peter?", "Oh, of course. You knew him, didn't you?", "They seemed very close. What happened?", "Yes, they were. Oh, it was all fine until they decided to have children. I think she basically didn't want them, but he did. Well, she had two girls, one after the other, and that meant she had to give up work.", "Didn't she like being at home?", "I think she liked working better, but she felt she should be at home with the children.", "So what happened?", "It all happened very quickly. She rang me one day to say that Peter had left home. He had a new girlfriend. It was strange because he seemed so devoted to his children. They got divorced in a few months and he was married three days later.", "Did He take the children?", "No, that was the amazing thing. He seemed to have lost interest in all of them.", "Does Pat work?", "Oh, yes, she has to..." ]

[ "Hey, Louise, I've got a used copy of our chemistry textbook for half price.", "I'm afraid you wasted your money, yours is the first edition, but we're supposed to be using the third edition." ]

[ "I'm going to buy a new carpet.", "But you can't do that.", "Why can't I?", "We haven't got enough money." ]

[ "Hello, Milton Hotel Reservations. How may I assist you?", "Hi, I'm calling to make some changes to an existing reservation.", "Certainly. Do you have the reservation number?", "Sure, it's 219.", "That's a reservation for Sally Menkel. Is that right?", "Yes, that's right. I'd like to change the check-in date from September 15 to September 16.", "Certainly. I can make that change for you. Is that the only change?", "No, the check-out date will also change from the 23rd to the 24th.", "No problem. We have you arriving on the 16th of September and leaving the 24th of September - altogether, eight nights. Will there be anything else?", "Yes. Instead of a courtyard room, I'd like a room with a view, preferably on an upper floor.", "I can certainly change that for you, but there will be a change in the room rate. The new rate is $199 per night, instead of the original $179.", "That's OK. These are all the changes. Thank you very much.", "You're welcome. Have a nice day!" ]

[ "Can I have two 50-cent stamps?", "Here you are." ]

[ "The University is going to hold an interesting competition on computer programming. Many of my friends have signed up for it. How about you?", "Do you think I could ever win anything if I took part in it?" ]

[ "Did you come to work on time?", "No, I came late because my car had broke down on the way." ]

[ "Do you know the girl over there, who is talking with Dr Smith?", "She looks something like my colleague Lucy, but it can't be because Lucy is on holiday in France." ]

[ "Let's try to get two seats near the stage.", "Listen, we'll be lucky enough if we can get any tickets." ]

[ "Excuse me. Do you have the time?", "Yes. It's 1:15, but my watch is a little bit fast." ]

[ "Some people are always after large, short-term profits. And they become victims of financial tricks.", "Well, they should know that if something seems too good to be true, it probably is." ]

[ "Why are you interested in our company?", "Your company is world-famous. So, I think there will be better chances for persona development.", "You're right. Do you think you have the qualifications for this job?", "Sure. My qualifications meet your job description.", "But you have no experience for this job.", "That's true. But I am eager to learn, and also quick at learning.", "Since you need further training, are you familiar with training salary?", "No. What is the monthly salary?", "800 yuan per month.", "Do you mind if I give an answer tomorrow?", "Not at all." ]

[ "According to the report, about 90 percent of the students did quite well in history, but only 70 percent in literature.", "Well. I still think that history is a little more complicated than literature." ]

[ "Advertising on TV will cost a lot of money than on newspaper.", "But for a new product, such expenses are absolutely necessary." ]

[ "Hi, Susan, Where were you at lunch time?", "Oh, sorry to miss you. But my thirst for knowledge was greater than my stomach for food.", "I never have that problem. So where were you?", "My science class ran over." ]

[ "I missed the weather report this morning. What did it say?", "Cloudy, with a strong wind from the north. The highest temperature during the day will be two below zero. At night it will drop to ten below zero." ]

[ "This is my house. You can't do anything against my wishes. You can't put your feet on my chairs. You can't stay out late at night. You can't ask friends to dinner in the house. You must pay me at the beginning of every month but not at the end.", "OK. I won't do anything against your wishes." ]

[ "Let's get started. Where were we last class?", "We learned the dialogue on Page 40.", "Have you all memorized it?", "Yes, we have.", "All right. Now, go on to Unit 5. Listen carefully to the tape,and then finish the questions.", "Do we have to do them?", "I'm afraid you have to." ]

[ "The Bacon Bacon food truck is down the street. I'm going to get lunch. Can I get you something?", "I was wondering why I was so hungry. I skipped breakfast. I have been working straight since I got here to work at 8:00 a.m. I even didn't have time to drink my morning coffee. A big juicy bacon burger would be awesome.", "I always get a burger. Today, I'm going to try their grilled cheese sandwich. I hear it has three different kinds of cheese, bacon, and bacon jam.", "Jam made out of bacon? Wow. I'd buy a big jar of that bacon jam right now if they have it!", "They might. Okay, I'll go down and pick up lunch for you and me.", "No, wait. I need a break, and I need to make sure I can buy that jam.", "OK, let's hurry. If we wait too long, the lunch crowd will be there, and they might run out of everything." ]

[ "Don't you think the radio is too noisy?", "Yes, ask Lucy to turn it down." ]

[ "What are you going to do this summer vacation?", "I want to have a trip to Beijing because I have never been there. But my mother wants me to stay at home and study since I am going to take the National Entrance Examination next year." ]

[ "Um, Mary, could you cell me how to use this cassette recorder, please?", "OK. Well, first of all, you have to plug it into the power supply.", "Yeah, I see.", "Once you've done that... you don't need to switch anything on.", "How do you open it?", "Well, you have to press the little button that says eject.", "This one here?", "That's right. That's it.", "Like that?", "Yeah. After you've clone that, then you load the cassette. Make sure that you've got the right side of the tape facing you and not away from you. Then you should close the cassette flap.", "Like that?", "Yeah, that's right. And then you must remember to press the play button to set it to work.", "That one on the right?", "Yes, that's it.", "Like that?", "Right! It won't go clown unless you push hard.", "I know. Those old models are all like that.", "That's just what you must do.", "Yes. But how about this red thing here?", "That's the record switch. Be careful not to press it when you're playing, because if you do you'll wipe off whatever is on the tape.", "Oh, I see. So that's the record and this is the rewind.", "Exactly. If you want to rewind, then you have to press it down.", "And then stop it here.", "That's it. You've got it." ]

[ "Sorry, sir, we are working on your order now and will be delivering it soon.", "Soon? How soon is soon?" ]

[ "Hey, why can't we go to see the play in Sunday?", "Because the weather report says it will be rainy on Sunday." ]

[ "I think one of my favorite places is a little jazz bar downtown called the Music Box.", "The Music Box?", "Yeah, it's a really popular place for office workers after hours and students, especially on weekends." ]

[ "Why don't you eat your apple?", "My teeth are bad." ]