Q: Sarah: You're welcome, Jimmy. News Reporter: It's, uh, James. Sarah: Whatever ... News Reporter: Well, let's start off the interview with a few basic questions. First of all, where are you from? Sarah: Well, I'm originally from Miami, but we moved to New York when I was three years old. [Oh.] I lived there until I was 17, and then I moved to Los Angeles to be an actress. News Reporter: Okay, and where did you go to college? Sarah: I attended Fernando's School of Acting, and all of my teachers LOVED my acting. News Reporter: And, did you have a part-time job while you were in school? Sarah: Yeah. I worked at a movie theater, and everyone LOVED the way I made the popcorn. News Reporter: Really. Okay, and how old are you now? Sarah: Well, I'm only 20, but everyone I know says I look at LEAST 22. News Reporter: Oh, right. Okay. And, what are you hobbies outside of acting? Sarah: Oh, I love shopping for clothes and makeup and, and .... Did I say I love shopping for clothes? News Reporter: Well, you DID say clothes ... Sarah: Oh, yeah. Well, do you want to take some pictures of me ... you know, for your homepage or your blog and you can even use them on your Facebook fan page. News Reporter: Uh, I think we'll be okay. Sarah: Okay, well, um ... Oh, oh look, all of my fans. Hey, gotta go, honey. Hi everyone. What was said before this conversation?
A: News Reporter: Hello. This is James Goodfellow from Channel 4 news. Today, we are interviewing Sarah Roberts, the star of the new movie, Zombies on Mars Part 4. Sarah, uh, thanks for joining us.
Question: Caller: Yes. I'm calling to find out more information about your program. For example, what kind of courses do you offer? Receptionist: Well, first of all, the purpose of our program is to provide language learning opportunities to this area's community [Uh-hum], whether a student's goal is to master basic functional language skills, let's say, for his or her job, or to study intensively to enter a US college or university. Caller: Okay. I'm calling for a friend who is interested in attending a US university. Receptionist: And that's the kind of, uh, instruction that we provide, from basic communication courses to content-based classes such as computer literacy, intercultural communication, and business English. Caller: Great. What are your application deadlines for the next semester? Receptionist: Well, we ask applicants to apply no later than two months before the semester begins. [Uh-hum] This gives us time to process the application and issue the student's I-20. Caller: An I-20? Receptionist: Oh, an I-20 is a form that indicates that we are giving permission for the student to study in our program, and then the student takes this form to the US embassy in his or her country to apply for the F-1 student visa. Caller: Alright. What is the tuition for a full-time student? Receptionist: It's two thousand thirty dollars. Caller: And how does one apply? Receptionist: Well, we can send you an application and you can mail it back to us, or you can fill out our application that's online at our Web site. Caller: And are there other materials I would need to send in addition to the application form? Receptionist: Uh, yes. You would need to send in a $35 non-refundable application fee [Uh-huh], a sponsorship form indicating who will be responsible financially for the student while studying in our program, and a bank statement showing that you or your sponsor has sufficient funds to cover tuition expenses and living costs for the entire year of study. Caller: And how can I send these materials to... What was said before this conversation?
Answer: Receptionist: English Language Center. How may I help you?
[Q]: M: Pardon. I'm afraid I didn't quite catch you. W: You look tired. You must have overworked yourself. M: Yes, a little bit. I've been hitting the books all these days. W: Why have you been studying so hard? M: I need to review my English. W: So that's what keeps you so busy recently! M: Yes, I've been tied up with my studies. Now, what worries me a lot is my English. W: But why? Your English is very good. M: Thank you. You are very kind. W: No, I'm telling the truth. As an American, I understand you quite well. M: It's very kind of you to say so. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: It seems you've burned yourself out.
input: Please answer the following: M: Yes, madam. W: This is Mrs. Bates, Room 504. I sent some clothes to the laundry this morning. But they are not back yet. You see, we are leaving early tomorrow morning. M: Just a moment, madam. I'll put you through to the housekeeper. What was said before this conversation?
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output: W: Hello. Is that reception?
Please answer this: Father: Oh. I forgot about that. Joshua: You ALWAYS forget. Father: I guess I do. How much do I owe you? Joshua: Just $13. Father: Thirteen dollars!? Why do I owe you that much? Just seems like I paid you the other day. Joshua: No. You forget every Saturday, and it has been piling up. Father: Well, I'm not sure if I have that much. Joshua: Go to the bank. You have lots of money. Father: Lots of money, uh? Uh, well, I think the bank is closed. Joshua: Then, what about your secret money jar under your bed? Father: Oh, I guess I could do that. So, what are you going to do with the money? Joshua: I'm going to put some in savings, give some to the poor people, and use the rest to buy books. Father: Well, that's sounds great, Joshua. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: Joshua: Dad. Allowance day. Can I have my allowance?
Question: M: I don't know. We have no Spring Festival in our country. W: But the Spring Festival is the biggest holiday of the year in our country. People are busy shopping and preparing presents for their relatives and friends before the, New Year's Eve. M: That sounds exciting. W: Children usually put on their new clothes on the first day of the Lunar New Year. And they also can get some money given by the elders as a Lunar New Year gift on the New Year's Eve. M: It's really quite interesting. W: And all the family members must come back home on the New Year's Eve no matter how far they are away from home. We call it "get--together". What are you going to do on the New Year's Eve? M: My teacher, Professor Wang and his wife have invited me to have dinner together. W: Sounds great. What was said before this conversation?
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W: The Spring Festival is coming. Danny. How do you want to celebrate it?