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[ "A:Hi , my name is Pete . You are Ann . Isn't that right ?", "B: Hi Pete , how do you know my name ?", "A: Do you see that girl in the red top ? She told me who you were .", "B: Oh Andrea , the Spanish girl ?", "A: Yes , that's her .", "B: I met her last week at a party . Anyway , you must be from the United States ?", "A: Actually I live in London , but my family lives in Seattle .", "B: Oh , I am from London as well .", "A: Where in London do you live ?", "B: In Wimbledon - quite close to the tennis courts actually . Which is very nice because I love tennis .", "A: I play tennis there every week . Shall we have a game <MASK> ?", "B: That would be lovely . But now let's go and get a drink ." ]

[ "A:You know , Mary , I feel we meet somewhere before . Where were you born ?", "B: I was born in Beijing , but I spent most of my childhood in London .", "A: What was your childhood like ?", "B: I had a pretty strict upbringing , and my parents taught at universities so they have extremely high expectations for me .", "A: Where did you go to university ?", "B: My parents wanted me to stay in Beijing , but I decided to go back to England . I graduated from University of Newcastle upon Tyne with a degree in Cross Culture Communication .", "A: What is your current occupation ?", "B: I am a journalist . I write for China Daily .", "A: Did you know that you wanted to be a journalist right after your graduation ?", "B: No , I didn ' t . I started working at a university in London but as time went by , I found I did not really like my job . I decided to explore other fields . Journalism is great fit for me as well as a challenge .", "A: Do you like your current job ?", "B: Yes , I came to Beijing <MASK> looking for new opportunities . I was lucky because my friend introduced me to my current company ." ]

[ "A:Hey Suzie . Guess what ? I'm having a baby !", "B: Really ? That's so great . Congratulations .", "A: Thanks . I'm so excited . We've been trying for <MASK> now .", "B: That's really exciting . How many months are you pregnant ?", "A: Three months .", "B: Are you going to find out if it is a boy or a girl ?", "A: I want to , but Bob doesn't . He wants to be surprised like the old fashioned way .", "B: Maybe it's more exciting not knowing .", "A: I'd rather know and buy all the baby things ahead of time .", "B: There are so many things you have to prepare for .", "A: I know I am going to be busy , but I know I can handle it . I have been looking forward to this day for a long long time .", "B: It really must be an exciting time for you guys .", "A: Thank you so much ." ]

[ "A:What's the bonus like at your company ?", "B: Well , it's OK , I suppose . We get about the equivalent of <MASK> ' salary .", "A: Six months ' salary ? Are you serious ? That's incredible !", "B: Maybe . But you'd be amazed at how little's left after the credit companies have deducted their share from my account .", "A: Hey , I know what that's like . I bought a BMW on my Visa card . Now the payments really hurt .", "B: Well , you're lucky that you're still able to make your payments . I missed a credit payment last month . Now my bank account's overdrawn , and the company is threatening to take back my purchases .", "A: What did you buy ?", "B: A new home health monitor .", "A: Health Monitor ? I read an article about that racket.They ' re overpriced to begin with ! Listen , if I were you , I'd let them take back their monitor and spend my money on something more practical .", "B: You're kidding !", "A: No joke !", "B: That's something else ! Maybe I'll return it to them ." ]

[ "A:Oh Gush ! The first day of my career is over . I can not breathe now after dealing with so many documents . But I heard the notice that our company will hold <MASK> staff training .", "B: Stop fussing ! It is said that the training is important for our newcomers . And my company also informs me to attend the training next week .", "A: But for me , the training is waste of my precious time .", "B: I disagree with you . Companies usually make a workable and reasonable plan for the trainings , so as to improve new comers ' understanding of the company and its rules in short time . Through the training , we get to know many things , such as the corporate culture and spirit . Our newcomers can really grasp the essence of the company" ]

[ "A:Can you believe the headlines ?", "B: What are you reading ?", "A: I'm reading about Michael Milliken , the Bond King .", "B: Didn't he sell worthless stocks to people or something ? He got arrested for that , didn't he ?", "A: He got arrested all right .", "B: If I remember , he got off with a light sentence . Something like three years in a minimum-security prison .", "A: Yup , that's him . He made millions of dollars selling bonds to people and ended up with a pile of cash when they became useless .", "B: I think the government fined him a small amount , and he kept the rest in his foreign bank accounts . He's still a millionaire .", "A: That's the kind of thing in America that gets me mad . Some guy pulls off a stock scheme and makes millions while spending the bare minimum sentence in jail .", "B: I know . And some poor guy that robs a liquor store makes $ 500 at most and ends up in jail for <MASK> .", "A: Yup , you got it . Criminals in America do a lot better if they're white-collar thieves .", "B: So what's Michael Milliken up to these days ?", "A: He's giving lectures on business at colleges ." ]

[ "A:We're having a sixties party next week . Do you want to come ?", "B: What is a sixties party ?", "A: You come dressed in anything from the <MASK> .", "B: That sounds like fun . But where can I get clothes that old ?", "A: Check out your mom's closet . I'll bet she still has something .", "B: Good idea . Can I bring some music from that period too ?", "A: That will be great ! Do you have LPs or Cds ?", "B: Don't tell me you have a record player !" ]

[ "A:Good afternoon , madam . How can I help you ?", "B: Well , I am a bit out of shape . I'm thinking about getting some exercises to keep fit .", "A: Oh , that's good news for us .", "B: So what do you provide ?", "A: First of all , we'll design a custom-made work-out plan according to your habits .", "B: How can you get that done ?", "A: Well , we give each of our customers a personal trainer who is qualified . And he will give you a fitness assessment and then come up with the work-out plan for your needs .", "B: What else ?", "A: Since everyone is different , your personal trainer will find you a suitable type of exercise equipment and teach you all the techniques to help you achieve your fitness level and goal .", "B: Sounds pretty good . What about the charge ?", "A: That depends . We offer membership for one month , half a year and one year .", "B: Maybe <MASK> . Just have a try first . Not too tough at the beginning .", "A: Wise decision . You'll find it's totally worth it ." ]

[ "A:Mom , this is your third bowl of rice !", "B: I know but I have no choice . My stomach just keeps crying for more and more .", "A: Why ? I never saw you eat so much before .", "B: I've been going to the gym these days . The exercise makes me hungry all the time .", "A: So your stomach is the one that actually gets a lot of work-out .", "B: Don't pull my leg .", "A: This way you'll probably put on more weight . Will you give up ?", "B: Surely not . I can feel the results . I'm starting to feel different now .", "A: Then how are you gonna deal with the problem of getting extra weight ?", "B: I'm planning to meet my personal trainer to have the work-out plan fixed .", "A: Oh , I've got an idea . Why don't you ask Dad to go with you ? He badly needs some exercise .", "B: Your father is a bit too timid . He even doesn't know how to introduce himself .", "A: He can just say , I'm Benjamin . I'm new and shy .", "B: Girl , don't make fun of your Daddy . But I can introduce him to my personal trainer . Maybe <MASK> he will be a fitness freak instead of a cough potato .", "A: Who knows !" ]

[ "A:You like Titanic ? That movie is so cheesy .", "B: It's not cheesy ! It's romantic . When it first came out , I saw it in the theaters five times in one week .", "A: Really ? Well the special effects might have been good in 1997 , but when you watch it today they make the film seem really cheesy .", "B: Alright , maybe it's a little bit cheesy . But come on , isn't it fun to go to a cheap flick once in a while ?", "A: Actually , I have to admit that you're right . I like some pretty cheesy movies too . I love Arnold Schwarzenegger action flicks , especially \" Terminator . \"", "B: Haha , that's definitely a cheesy movie too . Did you watch it over and over again ?", "A: Well ... I saw it only once , but for <MASK> when I talked to people , I pretended I was the Terminator ." ]

[ "A:Dad , I want to learn how to drive this summer vacation .", "B: That's a good idea . You'd better hurry up before they've filled all classes . Many people are learning how to drive now .", "A: I will get registered now at once . Do you know any training schools ?", "B: I am not sure . You can search for them on the Internet .", "A: OK . look , I've typed driver schools , and there are so many results coming out .", "B: Let me see . teetee Training School , summer program , 3,000 Yuan , learn how to drive within one month , and get driver's license within <MASK> .", "A: 3,000 Yuan is a little bit steep .", "B: I think so . Let's see the next one , 3,500 Yuan , summer program . Forget it .", "A: I've heard that the Ideal Life School is famous . They offer many programs and there are many classes available . The charge is also fair .", "B: Search on the Internet then , see if we can find something more about it .", "A: Ah , got it . Ideal Life School , programs", "B: Don't worry . Let's check out some other schools ." ]

[ "A:I hear you are expecting your family .", "B: Yes , my parents , and soon my brother as well .", "A: I didn't know you had a brother .", "B: Oh , yes , he is <MASK> older than me . He lives in New Zealand so I don't see him that often .", "A: Oh , nice . Is he coming on his own or with the family ?", "B: His son is coming as well . He wants to go to university here in England so they will visit a few universities while they are here .", "A: Does your brother have just one son ?", "B: No , he has two daughters as well . His wife and daughters are visiting her parents . So I won't see them .", "A: I'm sure your parents are looking forward to seeing their grandson .", "B: Oh yes , they are really looking forward to it . They went to New Zealand last year and loved it .", "A: So when are they all coming ?", "B: My parents are already here . My brother and nephew are arriving on Monday ." ]

[ "A:Do you have a copy of today ' s newspaper ? I want to check the results from the world athletics championship .", "B: Yes , I ‘ m just reading them myself . It ' s been a great competition . We got gold medals in three events .", "A: Yes , we won the men ' s 110 metres hurdles . I watched that on TV . What other events did we win ?", "B: We won the men ' s high jump and the women ' s 1500 meters .", "A: That ' s great . Those athletes must train for years to get into peak physical condition . They must be terribly disappointed if they don ' t win .", "B: The woman who won the 1500 meters also broke the world record by <MASK> .", "A: That ' s amazing ! Were any other records broken ?", "B: A Russian man broke the discus record by a centimeters . Out best athlete broke his personal best in the long jump , but it only got him third place .", "A: Did you see the final of the men ' s 100 metres ? It was very exciting . One competitor made two false starts .", "B: Was he disqualified ?", "A: Yes , he was . I imagine he must be very angry with himself for that ." ]

[ "A:Could you tell me something about the Mid-Autumn Festival ? I find it also very interesting .", "B: OK . It falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month . It is said that there is a beautiful goddess Chang'E on the moon who had eaten some sort of elixir and had to depart her husband . She is always expecting to see her husband again . So , later we have the traditional idea that when there is the full moon , it is time for the family members to come together .", "A: So , I understand why people eat moon cakes on that day .", "B: You are right . In China , ' round ' is an auspicious word . The moon cakes are in round shape .", "A: Is it official ?", "B: It was not in the past . But from 2008 , we can enjoy a <MASK> holiday for this festival ." ]

[ "A:What are you doing ?", "B: What am I doing ? What am I doing ? Don ' t you know what day it is ?", "A: Mumm . no .", "B: It ' s only the day when the world ' s biggest sporting event is kicking off .", "A: What ?", "B: The World Cup ! The first match is today ! It ' s Mexico vs . South Africa ! It ' s going to be a really good match ! Both teams have a very strong offense and have skilled players . I think that South Africa will probably dominate the first half since they are the host country , and all .", "A: I have no idea what you ' re talking about . The only sporting event we watch at home is the Super Bowl .", "B: This is bigger than the Super Bowl , man ! Teams from 32 countries compete against each other <MASK> and fight to win that trophy . They first start in a group stage with bigger groups , each group having 4 teams . The top 2 teams pass on to an elimination stage before going on to the quarter final sand semifinals .", "A: Sounds interesting , but soccer doesn ' t really appeal to me .", "B: Are you kidding ? Over seven hundred million people watched the final match of the World Cup ! It ' s a very exciting and nerve wracking sport ! Each nation is cheering on their team , hoping they will become the next champion . So far Brazil is the team with the most titles under their belt ; they ' re really good !", "A: All I know about soccer is that you can ' t use your hands and that players are always falling down , trying to get a free kick or penalty kick . It seems like a sissy sport to me !", "B: Whatever dude , I ' m going to go watch the opening match ." ]

[ "A:Oh , what a beautiful garden !", "B: These are my roses . The roses have been in flower for a week .", "A: The garden looks lovely when the roses are in bloom . You must have a lot of pleasure in planting flowers .", "B: Yes , you are right . I love flowers and hence have taken to growing them . I take care of my flowers every day as if they are my good friends .", "A: You did a good job . But I got tired of working in the garden .", "B: Oh , I see . People who don't understand the nature of flowers won't be able to grow them well . I can help you learn more if you want to plant flowers <MASK> . In this way you need not be afraid of your own sweet flower-garden's being neglected .", "A: Yes . Thanks ." ]

[ "A:Hello , I would like to buy some business cards .", "B: Excellent . How many would you like ?", "A: Two thousand would be fine .", "B: You need to fill out this form , please .", "A: All I want is the same thing on this card .", "B: That will be no problem , sir .", "A: OK , I'm finished . Here's your form and my old card .", "B: Very good , sir . Your order will be ready in one week .", "A: Do you think you could finish it in <MASK> ?", "B: No problem , sir . But it will cost you extra ." ]

[ "A:Are you still busy today ?", "B: It seems to be . How about you today ?", "A: Fine , honey . Rome couldn't be built with in <MASK> .", "B: OK , I'll find the time to relax soon .", "A: Take care , honey . I am always expecting you ." ]

[ "A:Lisa , would you like to go to the library with me ?", "B: OK . Do you think we can go buy a newspaper first ?", "A: Sure . First we'll go buy a newspaper and then we'll go to the library .", "B: Are we going to walk or drive ?", "A: The weather is really nice today . Let's walk .", "B: The weather is good now , but I think it's suppose to rain this afternoon .", "A: Alright , then let's take an umbrella . Is your brother coming with us ?", "B: No , he's still sleeping .", "A: Wow , it's already 10:00 AM . He must have been up late last night .", "B: Yeah , he didn't come home until 12:00 AM .", "A: I hope he can come later .", "B: I hope so too . I'll give him a call when we get there .", "A: How do we get to the library from here ?", "B: It's straight down this road on the left , next to the museum . It takes <MASK> ." ]

[ "A:Annie , what is troubling you ? You look unhappy .", "B: A man is pursuing me . He was my schoolmate in college , and he has been carrying a torch for me for three years .", "A: Do you like him ?", "B: Yes , I do like him .", "A: Then why are you hesitating ?", "B: You know that I have had a series of miserable relationships . Last summer , I fell in love with John . But the romance blossomed for six or <MASK> , and then wilted .", "A: One love drives out another . You shouldn't be afraid to start a new relationship .", "B: Maybe you are right ." ]

[ "A:Did you see the information on sales for last year ? The sales review was made at our last board meeting . There's a great news for our shareholders .", "B: Yeah , I went over the figures this morning . We're finally started making money again !", "A: We've never sold this much before , our growth this year has been phenomenal . We have captured 8 % of the market , up from last year by 120 % . Our strategy is working !", "B: not only our annual sales brake a record , but our month by month earnings exceeded our forecast as well . After a <MASK> slump , we finally back in the black .", "A: The company's performance has improved since Wallace became president . He's made our little business into a real lucrative operation . Products are selling like hotcakes .", "B: I think our success is partly because of Wallace's contribution , and partly because of our new marketing strategy . Because of the new advertising campaign , we have become the top sellers in the field .", "A: Let's hope this stroke of good luck lasts . I hope we are over our financial difficulties for good .", "B: Let's hope it is !" ]

[ "A:So how did you meet Bill ?", "B: I met him through a computer bulletin board .", "A: Oh , really ? Which bulletin board ?", "B: It was one I used down at the local coffee house called the San Francisco Net . It's been around since around 1991 .", "A: I've heard about that , but I've never tried it .", "B: You ought to . One dollar buys you 15 minutes of computer time . A Chat session links you with cappuccino sippers in other cafes and also to home computers on the network .", "A: I have no desire to talk on a network with a bunch of strangers .", "B: That's the whole point . All your inhibitions disappear because you can ' t see the other person . This network allows you to talk to people whom you normally wouldn ' t talk to .", "A: I just want a private conversation with one other person .", "B: You can do that . A private session lets two people talk alone . This techno-chat program lets you talk about anything with everybody , without prejudice because you can ' t see them .", "A: Well , maybe I'll tag along and watch how you talk .", "B: That's fine with me , but we'll have to get there early . Because after <MASK> , there is always a long line .", "A: It ' s that popular ?", "B: It sure is ." ]

[ "A:Were you born in the U . S . , Melissa ?", "B: No , I wasn't . I came here in 1992 .", "A: How old were you ?", "B: I was seventeen .", "A: So , did you go to college right away ?", "B: No , because my English wasn't very good . I studied English for <MASK> first .", "A: Wow , your English is really fluent now .", "B: Thanks . Your English is pretty good , too .", "A: Yeah , but I was born here ! !" ]

[ "A:Hi . This is the Customer Service . How can I help you ?", "B: Hi . I bought one of your vacuums from spend-wart . It ' s broken now .", "A: Is it under warranty ?", "B: I think so . I bought it four months ago .", "A: Yes , it is still covered by our warranty . Tell me the mode number of your vacuum , please .", "B: Okay . The model number is 6594 - c .", "A: What ' s your address , your name and your phone number ?", "B: 906 Ottawa street . My name is David Yang . My phone number is 713-786-0234 .", "A: Okay . There are two Customer Service Offices in your area . The nearest one is Chadwick and Hacks Appliances .", "B: Could you tell me where the office is located ?", "A: Sure . 878 Fennel South .", "B: Oh , I know that place . It ' s only <MASK> drive .", "A: You have to call the office first .", "B: All right . Thank you very much for your help .", "A: My pleasure ." ]

[ "A:Shall we go to the library by subway ?", "B: Yes , it's far quicker and less complicated .", "A: OK . There is no subway in my city .", "B: Really ?", "A: Yes . Does it operate night and day ?", "B: Yes , and <MASK> a week .", "A: Where do we pay the fare ?", "B: Follow me , please .", "A: Do I have to pay an additional fare to change trains ?", "B: No , you don't have to .", "A: OK , I see ." ]

[ "A:When is your birthday ?", "B: August 1st .", "A: Do you usually have a birthday party ?", "B: Yes , we do.My parents prepare dinner for me .", "A: What would you do at the party ?", "B: We sing \" Happy Birthday \" at the party and have birthday cakes .", "A: Do you know when people began to sing the song \" Happy Birthday \" ?", "B: Well , I don't know .", "A: Let me tell you the story.In <MASK> , Patty Smith Hill and Mildred Hill wrote a song called ' Good Morning to you ' . But later someone added the words ' Happy Birthday ' to their tune .", "B: So the ' Happy Birthday ' song has been popular since then ?", "A: Yes , actually , the song has been sung since its publication in 1932.People all over the world have sung it in many different languages ." ]

[ "A:Those are the headlines for today , and now for the international weather report with Mike Sanderson .", "B: Thank you , Bob ! This past week has been the beginning of Armageddon for many , a series of unprecedented meteorological events occurred around the world . In Switzerland , a major avalanche was reported in the Alps . Fortunately , no one was injured . Due to to the extreme cold this winter , a blizzard has struck the US Midwest , causing classes in schools and universities to be temporarily canceled . Moving to to Latin American , Ecuador has suffered a <MASK> drought that has not only affected farming , but has also forced the closure of the hydroelectric power plant that provides electricity for the entire country . In Chile , a major earthquake that registered seven point five on the Richter scale struck the southern region . Losses are reported to be in the billions . Authorities have not yet released an official statement .", "A: Not a great week for the world ! Any good news ?", "B: I ' m afraid not , Bob . One of the major volcanoes in Mexico has erupted , causing major floods and landslides in the region . Meanwhile , Mexico ' s coast has been hit by hurricane Liliana and officials say that all the seismic activity leads them to believe that a tsunami may hit Central America , affecting Honduras , Guatemala and Panama . That ' s all the news we have for today , but stay tuned for updates on the six o ' clock news . Back to you Bob ." ]

[ "A:Did you set your clock forward for daylight savings time ?", "B: What ? Why do we have to do that ?", "A: Well , at the start of the spring we usually have more daylight in the mornings and less in the afternoon . This is basically due to our position on the planet and the rotation of the earth . In any case , to take better advantage of the daylight available , we compensate by moving our clocks forward one hour .", "B: I see . That ' s convenient ! I never understood things like this , such as GMT . I never know what time zone we are in or when to change my clock !", "A: That just stands for Greenwich Mean Time . Here in California , we are in Pacific Standard Time , that is eight time zones west of Greenwich . Remember when we were in Beijing ? Well , then we were in China Standard Time , and that ' s eight time zones east of Greenwich !", "B: That ' s why it was so weird traveling from Beijing to LA ! Because of the huge time difference , even though we left Beijing at noon and flew for <MASK> , we still arrived in LA the same day at noon ! It ' s like we went back in time !" ]

[ "A:Good morning Mike !", "B: Morning Sally ! What's up ? you seem in a hurry !", "A: I am having an exam at nine , It's already eight thirty .", "B: Don't worry , I'll drive you .", "A: Thank you very much !", "B: How are your cases coming along ?", "A: Very well , thanks , I will probably finish next week , but this is still a lot of work , I have been worked on in for <MASK> , and i ' m so closed to end . I can feel it .", "B: Wow , Good for you.It sounds like a lot of work . I'm proud of you ! Is this the right building ?", "A: Yes , It's only eight forty . Thanks so much !", "B: You're welcome.Good luck , bye !", "A: Have a nice day , bye !" ]

[ "A:Doctor , my child is <MASK> , and I recently found that he was constantly telling lies about how he is doing at school .", "B: Is he doing very well at school ?", "A: He is doing OK , but he pretends he is doing much better by telling lies .", "B: What's his problem ?", "A: This may be complicated . But I think he may need to build up his self-esteem .", "B: How can his he do that ?", "A: There are a lot of ways to help a kid build up self-esteem , but to begin with , you can try and give him more rewards . Rewards will help a chil improve his self-esteem ." ]

[ "A:I think I'm going to go home .", "B: Why ? We just got here .", "A: I know , but it's 12", "B: 12", "A: Three or four o'clock ?", "B: Yes .", "A: I never stay out that late . That's too late .", "B: But why is it too late ? It's Saturday night.You have nothing to do tomorrow . Why not stay out and drink with us ?", "A: Were you so wild when you were still in Taipei , Sharon ?", "B: Yes , I was . And I like living here.People know how to party here . In Taipei , some people know how to party.But here , everyone does .", "A: What is that they're doing on the couch ?", "B: They're smoking pot . Don't worry about it .", "A: Pot ? Isn't that marijuana ?", "B: Yes , it is .", "A: But , Sharon , that's illegal ! The police could come , and we could go to jail .", "B: Don't worry about it . It is true that pot is illegal in America.But the laws aren't as strict as in Taiwan.If people are arrested , and they have a little pot in their possession , they don't go to jail . They just have to pay a fine .", "A: Really ?", "B: Yes .", "A: I didn't know you had such wild friends . Do you smoke marijuana too ?", "B: I tried it a couple times . But I don't like it . I like alcohol better.Don ' t worry about them , though . If you don't want to smoke pot , you don't have to .", "A: I don't want to .", "B: That's alright . But you really should have another drink.People will probably start dancing soon .", "A: I don't know if I can drink more . I already had two drinks .", "B: You had two drinks at <MASK> . C'mon , Ann , you are in an American university now ! You have to learn how to drink .", "A: I thought a university was for studying .", "B: It is . We study hard all week.And then , on the weekend , we party hard . That's the best way to live .", "A: Alright . I'll have another drink ." ]

[ "A:Jack and Mary broke up .", "B: it ' s so sad . They had been together for only <MASK> . Do you know what the matter was ?", "A: Mary said Jack was cheating on her . Jack was seeing a girl from his hometown . One day , Mary saw them holding hands and ended the relationship immediately .", "B: really ? I ' m very surprised . He doesn ' t look like a guy who ' d ever do that sort of thing , right ?", "A: no , he doesn ' t . Anyway , she found out that he had been two-timing her for a long time .", "B: maybe it is for the best . They are not suitable for each other because they have nothing in common and are completely different people .", "A: how so ?", "B: he is an extrovert while she is an introvert . He likes parties while she hates them .", "A: poor Mary ! She really liked him .", "B: anyway , she was right to end things and she deserves better .", "A: do you think they ' ll get back together ?", "B: no , I don ' t think so . I know Mary . Once she makes a decision , she won ' t change her mind .", "A: I hope she ' ll recover soon .", "B: so do I ." ]

[ "A:hi , darling ! I have a <MASK> vacation saved up . How about a trip to Europe ?", "B: I could go for that . But I'm afraid our budget is a little tight this year .", "A: oh , but I really need to leave this town for a change . Working day after day has worn me out . Do you have any other suggestions ?", "B: we should probably think about going somewhere that isn't too far away . How about the countryside ? There must be many interesting places , and we could enjoy the fresh air and the delicious local spec", "A: wonderful ! I think that's a great idea . How soon until we can make this happen ? I can't wait !", "B: tomorrow I have an appointment with my dentist . What about next Monday ?", "A: perfect . I'll start preparing tomorrow . If we're going to drive , I'll need to fill up the tank .", "B: no need . I think it's still plenty full . Even so , I'd rather travel by bus or train . It would cost much less than driving . Oil prices are soaring nowadays , you know .", "A: we can take the train , that will be faster . I'll book the tickets tomorrow morning .", "B: great ! Oh , one more thing , don't forget to check the weather before we go . I'd hate to get caught in the rain .", "A: no problem . I'm really looking forward to the coming week .", "B: Me , too . Now let's make a list for what we need to take with us ." ]

[ "A:what are you looking for ?", "B: I want to buy a new camcorder for my trip this summer .", "A: do you know what camcorder options are available ?", "B: not really . I thought I'd just have a look today .", "A: would you like to look at the new digital camcorders that have just come in ?", "B: sure . I'd like to see the smallest camcorder that you have first .", "A: ok . This Sony model is their newest and our most popular camcorder . Why don't you see if you like the way it feel ?", "B: it's very light . That would be good . How is the battery life ?", "A: it's got an above-average battery life . It lasts up tp 12 hours and can be charged in <MASK> .", "B: can you also take still photos with this ?", "A: yes , that is an option .", "B: how about night vision ? Can you use it in the dark ?", "A: yes . I can show you examples of some footages that was taken with this camera in the dark .", "B: that's not bad at all . How's the microphone ? Does it pick up much sound ?", "A: It can record any sound that's within about 8 feet of the camera .", "B: how does that compare with other models ?", "A: there are models that can pick up more sound than this one , but they're much bigger and heavier than this one .", "B: I guess you can't have everything , can you ?" ]

[ "A:hi , how are you doing ?", "B: everything's great . And you ?", "A: same here . Have you seen any new films recently ?", "B: no , I haven't had a chance to . But I've been watching a Chinese TV series called Chinese-Style Divorce .", "A: oh , really ? I saw it <MASK> . It's worth seeing and it's thought-provoking .", "B: yeah . I found it is so close to our life .", "A: it reflects some of our difficulties in this ever-changing world .", "B: you said it . You know , the divorce rate has been on the rise in recent years .", "A: well , it's said that a lot of young people favor getting married quickly which tend end quickly too .", "B: I know a couple who divorced a week after getting married .", "A: oh , that's too short-lived .", "B: that's true . It's said the short-lived marriage is typical of the post - 80s generation .", "A: I can't agree more . The only-child generation in China tends to know little about marriage .", "B: definitely . They don't take relationships and marriages very seriously .", "A: in their mind , love is nothing but passion and marriage is over once the passion is gone .", "B: I think , as the saying goes as the saying goes haste makes waste , it is the same thing with marriage ." ]

[ "A:When is your birthday ?", "B: August 1st .", "A: Do you usually have a birthday party ?", "B: Yes , we do.My parents prepare dinner for me .", "A: What would you do at the party ?", "B: We sing \" Happy Birthday \" at the party and have birthday cakes .", "A: Do you know when people began to sing the song \" Happy Birthday \" ?", "B: Well , I don't know .", "A: Let me tell you the story.In <MASK> , Patty Smith Hill and Mildred Hill wrote a song called \" Good Morning to you \" . But later someone added the words \" Happy Birthday \" to their tune .", "B: So the \" Happy Birthday \" song has been popular since then ?", "A: Yes , actually , the song has been sung since its publication in 1932.People all over the world have sung it in many different languages ." ]

[ "A:not a single email until now ? it's already <MASK> . I can't believe it !", "B: can't bear it , right ? I've been there before . I'll feel comfortable if no one calls me or sends me text messages , like there is something missing .", "A: yeah , that's right . If no one sends me test messages , I'll go crazy .", "B: actually , this is a kind of addiction called \" infomania \" or \" information overload \" .", "A: addiction ? checking emails and text messages often can be called an addiction ? no way !", "B: yes , it is . Do you consider a frequent check of your income emails to be an integral part of your working day ?", "A: absolutely .", "B: do you have your cell phone with you wherever you go and check text messages and phone calls from time to time ?", "A: yeah , it's a must . Otherwise , I may miss important phone calls and text messages .", "B: do you open all your IM tools whenever you're using a computer ?", "A: yes . MSN , QQ , Skype , Google Talk , Ali wangwang , everything , so that I'll be in touch with all friends and relatives .", "B: now I can tell you're definitely addicted to the overflow of information ." ]

[ "A:Mom , I've got something to tell you .", "B: So , please !", "A: Aunt Jane buys a new bike for Tom . He is putting on grand airs .", "B: I bought you a new one last year . Isn't it handsome ?", "A: It is great . But Tom's bike is so much better than mine .", "B: Frankly , he is more well-behaved than you .", "A: Nothing of that sort !", "B: Why hasn't the bus come yet ? Every morning we have to wait for so long .", "A: Mom , it's OK . I will buy a big car <MASK> . It is faster than the bus .", "B: Really ? I am looking forward to that . What about the traffic ?", "A: Let me see.Yes . I will buy a plane for you . There is no traffic up there ." ]

[ "A:what do you do when you see a homeless person on the streets begging for money ?", "B: I never really give them money because I don't want to contribute to their addictions .", "A: homeless youth can easily become involved with drugs and prostitution . Do you do anything to help them ?", "B: I usually ask them if they want some food and then give them something to eat . I figure that if they're homeless , they're probably hungry .", "A: that's a good idea . Do they usually accept the food ?", "B: almost always . However , sometimes they get mad at me for not giving them any cash .", "A: it's sad how more and more young people are sleeping on the streets in London now .", "B: the cost of living in London is just too high for most people .", "A: it's true . The economy is in a bit of mess at the moment .", "B: did you know that few people can pay the rent on minimum wage , let alone pay for food and other living costs ?", "A: there just isn't enough affordable housing to go around . If only the housing cost would drop , fewer people would be in financial trouble .", "B: added to that is the high unemployment rate right now .", "A: something's got to change---and it's got to happen soon .", "B: politicians like to ignore the problems of the working class . They like to focus on making life easier for the upper class .", "A: I can only hope that <MASK> they will change ." ]

[ "A:Your tree looks beautiful . Do you decorate it this way every year ?", "B: Yes , it's a family tradition dating back to my childhood . We use the same lights and ornaments , but of course we have a new tree each year.The children made some of these decorations . Here , you can hang this on one of those high branches .", "A: Well , everything seems to be just about ready . Now all we need is snow.Do you exchange the presents in the morning ?", "B: Oh , yes . The kids are too excited to wait . After we clean up the mess all the empty boxes and the wrapping paper we have a big breakfast . Then the kids have the whole day to play with their new toys .", "A: And we'll have a great turkey dinner at around <MASK> . My brother and his family will be joining us . I look forward to meeting them . Well , it's late , so I'll say good night . I'll see you early tomorrow , so I can share your Christmas morning.Good night !" ]

[ "A:what are you watching on the telly ?", "B: there's a great sitcom on Channel 3 that stars in <MASK> .", "A: which one is that ?", "B: the office . Have you watched it ?", "A: I've seen the British version and loved it , but have never seen the American version .", "B: it's almost exactly the same . I think it's a hilarious show .", "A: what are you watching now ?", "B: they're just showing highlights of American Idol from last night right now .", "A: I can't stand American Idol ! I think it's really over-rated .", "B: I couldn't agree with you more .", "A: have you got satellite , cable , or digital TV ?", "B: we have digital TV . It's amazing though---even with 100 channels , there's often nothing on that I'd want to watch !", "A: do you watch a lot of TV then ?", "B: I guess so . I'm bit of a couch potato . How about you ?", "A: I don't have a TV at home , so I rarely watch anything . Is there anything worth watching after the office ?", "B: there's actually a documentary on the history channel later on that I'd like to watch . Do you want to stay and watch it with me ?", "A: why not ? I don't have anything better to do !" ]

[ "A:do you have any plans for tomorrow night ?", "B: not really . I wasn thinking of maybe going to a movie . Do you want to go with me ?", "A: sure . What movies were you thinking about going to ?", "B: have you heard of Hot Fuzz ?", "A: yes . Isn't the director of that movie the same guy who directed Shaun of the Dead ?", "B: that's the one . It's an actioncomedy . What do you think ?", "A: to be honest , I didn't really like Shaun of the Dead . Besides , I like movies with a happy ending best .", "B: what do you have in mind ?", "A: I was thinking of seeing You , Me and Dupree . It's a typical Hollywood blockbuster .", "B: isn't that the chick flick with Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson ?", "A: yeah , I suppose you wouldn't want to see that , huh ?", "B: not really . Do you like biographical / drama films ?", "A: It depends on who the film is about . Which movie did you have in mind ?", "B: Anne Hathaway is in a new movie called Becoming Jane which is based on a true story about Jane Austen .", "A: that sounds fantastic ! What time is it playing ?", "B: it's on at 8: <MASK> at the Phoenix Theatres . I have a membership there , so I can book the tickets ahead of time .", "A: great . Shall I meet you there around 7:45 tomorrow night ?", "B: sounds good . I'll see you then !" ]

[ "A:Wake up , Mary .", "B: What is it ? It's <MASK> .", "A: We're all going to church . Do you want to come ?", "B: No . I'm not a religious person .", "A: Are you sure ?", "B: Maybe next weekend . I went to bed too late last night .", "A: Okay , then . We'll be back around noon .", "B: Alright ." ]

[ "A:Kate , what do you like to do tonight ? Do you often go to the movies ?", "B: Of course . I often go to the movies .", "A: There ' s a good movie called Summer in Beijing .", "B: I heard it ' s a very good movie .", "A: Let ' s find out what time it starts .", "B: Let ' s look at the newspaper .", "A: Here it is . It starts at <MASK> .", "B: Wonderful . I ' m so excited ." ]

[ "A:Hello , who's that speaking ?", "B: I am calling about the advertisement for a flat with a bedroom . Do you still have it now ?", "A: Yes , I do .", "B: Is there any furniture in it ?", "A: Yes , it's fully furnished .", "B: What's the rent for a year ?", "A: 15,000 Yuan , including water , but electricity and gas .", "B: Where is it located ?", "A: It's in International Trade Zone . It's only <MASK> ' walk from the nearest subway station .", "B: That's great . But can you make the rent cheaper , let's see , 12,000 Yuan ?", "A: The price can be talked over . How about coming around and taking a look at it first ?", "B: OK . I will be free at tomorrow afternoon . I'll take a taxi to get there .", "A: All right , see you ." ]

[ "A:Good morning , sir . Can I see your boarding pass , please ?", "B: Here you are .", "A: Excuse me , sir . This is your passport .", "B: Really ? Ugh ... Is there any difference ?", "A: Yes . As a matter of fact , you can't board the plane without boarding pass .", "B: Gee . I must have left it in my hotel room .", "A: I'm sorry sir . I can't let you pass .", "B: But when does the plane take off ?", "A: Ugh , in <MASK> , sir .", "B: Oh , my God ! What do I do now ? Bone head , bone head , bone head ( He smashes his head with his hand . ) .", "A: Calm down , sir . You are creating a commotion .", "B: ( The speaker in the airport says , ' Mr . Benjamin , we now have a boarding pass by the name of Benjamin at Lost and Found . ' ) Is that me ?", "A: Could be .", "B: Oh , thank God . Thank you , I'll be right back .", "A: ( Benjamin starts to run and then he seems to remember something and returns . ) Ugh , excuse me , where is the Lost and Found ?", "B: It's down in the lobby . Turn left at exit B .", "A: Thank you , thank you , thanks again ." ]

[ "A:Good morning , sir , where are you going ?", "B: I'm going to England by flight B . E . 987 .", "A: When is your flight ?", "B: 10:00 a . m . When am I supposed to check in ?", "A: We are checking in . May I have your ticket ? And your health certificate and your luggage , please .", "B: Here you are .", "A: Are you keeping this small bag as carry-on luggage , sir ?", "B: Yes .", "A: You must weigh that as well .", "B: All right .", "A: Your luggage is two pounds over , I am afraid there'll be an excess luggage charge , sir .", "B: How much must I pay ?", "A: It's 10 yuan .", "B: Here you are .", "A: This is your luggage check , which you must show when you disembark at your destination , and here is your boarding pass and your ticket .", "B: Thanks .", "A: Now please wait until your flight is called . There are <MASK> to go .", "B: I'm a little nervous . I have never flown before .", "A: There is nothing at all to worry about . Once you're in the air , it's just like sitting in your own living room . It's going to be a very pleasant flight ." ]

[ "A:Is everything alright ?", "B: Yes , everything is fine .", "A: What took so long ? I thought your flight was supposed to arrive 3 hours ago !", "B: Didn't they announce that our flight was delayed ?", "A: I didn't hear anything about a delay . I thought everything was running on time . What happened ?", "B: We boarded the plane on time , but then we were held up for almost an hour due to a maintenance problem .", "A: Then what ? Your plane was three hours late !", "B: We finally took off , but <MASK> , the captain came on to the loudspeaker to warn us that there would be some bad turbulence for most of the flight .", "A: Turbulence is pretty normal , isn't it ?", "B: Yes , but this was the worst turbulence I'd ever experienced in my life ! Everyone started getting sick . The flight attendants had to stay in their seats . The captain decided to land early .", "A: So where did you land ?", "B: We landed in Southampton and waited an hour for the storms to pass and then took off again .", "A: That sounds like a nightmare !", "B: It wasn't too bad . At lease I'm alive .", "A: Have you had anything to eat ?", "B: I managed to get a sandwich from a flight attendant . How about you ?", "A: I had a few coffees while I was waiting . Let's get out of here !" ]

[ "A:I'd like to reserve a table for three this evening .", "B: Just a moment , sir . Let me check the reservation list . Sorry , I'm afraid we're fully booked tonight . Would you like to make a reservation some other time ?", "A: Do you have pot service at noon ?", "B: Yes , the same service and food as in the evening .", "A: OK , we'll come at <MASK> .", "B: OK . Your name , please ?", "A: Black .", "B: Good . Thank you very much ." ]

[ "A:Royal Hotel , can I help you ?", "B: Yes . I urgently need a room for tomorrow night , and do you have any vacancies ?", "A: Yes , we have . What kind of room would you like ?", "B: I'd like a suite with an ocean view , please .", "A: No problem , sir .", "B: What is the price of the suite ?", "A: It is $ 200 per night .", "B: It is a little high . I'm told that your hotel is offering discount now .", "A: Yes , but the offer ended yesterday . I'm sorry .", "B: Oh , I see . Then do you have anything less expensive ?", "A: No , sir . So far it is the least expensive suite for tomorrow night .", "B: OK , I will take it . By the way , does the price include breakfast ?", "A: Yes , it does . Now could I have your name , please ?", "B: My name is David White .", "A: Would you kindly spell it for me ?", "B: That is D-A-V-I-D , W-H-I-T-E .", "A: Thank you , I got it . And how long do you expect to stay ?", "B: <MASK> .", "A: OK . Our check-in time is after 12:00 . And see you tomorrow .", "B: Thank you . See you ." ]

[ "A:Northward Airways , good morning . May I help you ?", "B: Yes , do you have any flights to Sydney next Tuesday afternoon ?", "A: One moment , please ... Yes . There's a flight at 16:45 and one at 18:00 .", "B: That's fine . Could you tell me how much a return flight costs ? I'll be staying three weeks .", "A: Economy , business class or first class ticket ?", "B: Economy , please .", "A: That would be 346 Euro .", "B: OK . Could I make a reservation ?", "A: Certainly . Which flight would you like ?", "B: The 16:45 , please .", "A: Could I have your name , please ?", "B: My name is Mary Jones , that's M-A-R-Y J-O-N-E-S .", "A: How would you like to pay , Ms . Jones ?", "B: Can I pay at the check-in desk when I pick up my ticket ?", "A: Yes , but you will have to confirm this reservation <MASK> before departure time .", "B: I see .", "A: Now you have been booked , Ms . Jones . The flight leaves at 16:45 , and your arrival in Sydney will be at 9:00 a . m . , local time . The flight number is NWA 476 .", "B: Thank you ." ]

[ "A:Welcome to Perfect Getaway Tours . How can I help you ?", "B: I would like to plan a surprise getaway for me and my wife .", "A: Very well , we have a couple of different options such as beaches , the wilderness , the countryside or even going to a spa for the weekend .", "B: I think something in the countryside would be nice .", "A: Perfect ! This package includes round-trip flights to New Hampshire . A free airport pick-up is included . Our VIP limousine will pick you up and provide you with complimentary champagne and finger foods to soften the <MASK> ride to the countryside .", "B: Sounds good ! What is the hotel that we will be staying at like ?", "A: That is the best part . Your hotel is actually an old country villa that has been restored and refurbished to accommodate a maximum of that is guests . You will enjoy an intimate and private time in this very spacious and warm N Included in the price is three meals a day , excluding beverages . You can choose to eat at the fabulous restaurant that offers a stunning view of the lush , green gardens . If you prefer , your own private butler can arrange your meal to be served in your room or outside on our terrace .", "B: Wow ! This sounds like something my wife would really enjoy ! Are there any outdoor activities we can take part in ?", "A: Of course ! The hotel has a stable with beautiful stallions for a very romantic horseback ride along the country trail . You can also go fishing to the nearby lake or visit the local vineyard .", "B: I ' m sold ! I want to book this trip . I don ' t care what it costs ! Money is no object !" ]

[ "A:Anita , I ' Ve been here only <MASK> and you ' re leaving already .", "B: Just for a few weeks . I need this vacation . You ' ll be all right . You know the project we ' re working on , and you ' re a good scientist . Don ' t worry . I ' ll be back as soon as I spend or gamble all my money .", "A: Gambling ? Where ?", "B: Las Vegas . I find gambling relaxing . I don ' t take it seriously , the way some people do . Besides , I love the shows and the all-night atmosphere of the town . The casinos never close , you know .", "A: If you gamble all night , you ' ll run out of money in a few days ." ]

[ "A:Hi , darling ! I have a <MASK> vacation saved up . How about a trip to Europe ?", "B: I could go for that . But I'm afraid our budget is a little tight this year .", "A: Oh , but I really need to leave this town for a change . Working day after day has worn me out . Do you have any other suggestions ?", "B: We should probably think about going somewhere that isn't too far away . How about the countryside ? There must be many interesting places , and we could enjoy the fresh air .", "A: Wonderful ! I think that's a great idea How soon until we can make this happen ? I can't wait !", "B: Tomorrow I have an appointment with my dentist . What about next Monday ?", "A: Perfect . I'II start preparing tomorrow . If we re going to drive , l'II need to fill up the tank .", "B: No need . I think it's still plenty full . Even so , I'd rather travel by bus or train . It would cost much less than driving . Oil prices are soaring nowadays , you know .", "A: We can take the train , that will be faster . I'II book the tickets tomorrow morning .", "B: Great ! Oh , one more thing , don't forget to check the weather before we go . I'd hate to get caught in the rain .", "A: No problem . I'm really looking forward to the coming week .", "B: Me , too . Now let's make a list for what we need to with us ." ]

[ "A:Have any plans for the weekend , Tom ?", "B: Yes . I am going for a hike around the Qinghai Lake .", "A: Oh , do you go hiking often ?", "B: I go as much as I can . I love hiking , because you can really get in touch with nature .", "A: It would be nice to get out of the city . Do you want some company ?", "B: Sure . But it will be a long hike 30 miles in <MASK> . Have you been hiking before ?", "A: Yeah , I go a lot too . I saw a bear and a lion on my last hike .", "B: Wow . You must have been pretty far away from the city .", "A: Yeah , my friend and I hiked in a very wild part of the national forest .", "B: Well , bring him along to . We will have a great time this weekend .", "A: Thanks . I will ask him ." ]

[ "A:Honey , I have something important to say .", "B: Something important ?", "A: Yes . I have just booked two tickets .", "B: Tickets ? What tickets ?", "A: Two air tickets .", "B: Air tickets ?", "A: Yes . We will fly to Paris the day after tomorrow .", "B: We ? The day after tomorrow ? What are you talking about ?", "A: Today is June 18 , isn ' t it ?", "B: Yes . So ?", "A: Think about it !", "B: Then it is June 20 the day after tomorrow .", "A: Yes . Think about it carefully .", "B: Oh , come on . Tell me please . Why did you book tickets to Paris ?", "A: Oh , honey ! Don ' t you remember this important day to us ?", "B: Sorry .", "A: It is our 10th wedding anniversary this June 20 .", "B: Our 10th wedding anniversary ?", "A: Of course . You completely forgot it .", "B: Darling . I think you have made a mistake .", "A: I have made a mistake ?", "B: Yes . We married on July 20 ten years ago .", "A: July 20 ? But I think it should be June 20 .", "B: Yes . We had planned to marry on <MASK> , but something happened , so we had to put off our wedding day .", "A: Yes . I remember now . We put it off . I did make a mistake . But how shall we deal with the tickets ?", "B: Since you have booked . Then let ' s celebrate our wedding anniversary before hand ." ]

[ "A:Nice to meet you here.How come you dropped into this company today ?", "B: My boss sent me here to take some business documents back to his office . I didn't know you were working here.What a surprise.How long have you been doing this ?", "A: Two years or so .", "B: That is great.Do you have to work the night shift ?", "A: No , in most cases I don't have to unless there is something urgent to deal with . I work <MASK> a week .", "B: Do you enjoy work here ?", "A: It is hard to say.But I've to start by working as a trainee before I really become an experienced marketing assistant.Sometimes , I am really under great pressure when it gets busy .", "B: Take it easy . I'm sure you will gain enough experience while working as a marketing assistant . I hope you haven't been given much trouble in the job .", "A: Luckily not.The silent I meet are generally very friendly and have a good boss .", "B: Glad to hear that ." ]

[ "A:I'd like a double room .", "B: Do you have a reservation ?", "A: Yes , I called you last week from New York . My name is George Lee .", "B: Wait a second , PLS . Yes , Mr . Lee , we have a room reserved for you . How long do you plan to stay ?", "A: Probably <MASK> . My wife will join me tomorrow . Then we will decide when to leave for Seattle .", "B: Would you sign the register , PLS ?", "A: By the way , does my room have a private bath ?", "B: Certainly , every room in this hotel has a private bath .", "A: Does my room have twin beds or a double ? I prefer a room with twin beds .", "B: Your room has twin beds , Mr.Lee . It also has a view . I am sure you will like it . This is your key . It's on the eighth floor room 801 . The elevator's over there .", "A: Thank you . One more thing , where is your restaurant ?", "B: The restaurant is on the second floor . We also have a cafeteria on the top floor . If you would like something to drink , you can either call room service or come down here . The bar is right behind the lobby .", "A: Thank you , you are very kind !", "B: You are welcome !" ]

[ "A:You really should stop smoking , you know .", "B: I know . I know . I don ' t smoke too much , though .", "A: How many cigarettes do you smoke a day ?", "B: About a pack , more if I drink .", "A: Wow . You ' re really a heavy smoker .", "B: No , I ' m not . My father smoked two packs a day for <MASK> .", "A: He died of lung cancer , right ?", "B: Yeah ... you ' re right . I really should stop smoking ." ]

[ "A:At last ! The weekend comes again !", "B: Yes . What will you do these two days ?", "A: After <MASK> ' hard work , I'm surely going to have some fun .", "B: But I'd prefer to stay at home and have a good rest ." ]

[ "A:What are your working hours ?", "B: Eight to twelve in the morning , <MASK> .", "A: Much better than mine .", "B: What are your hours ?", "A: Mine aren't fixed . Sometimes I do the day shift , sometimes the night shift ." ]

[ "A:Oh , this is Monica", "B: OK . Commodity inspection is really an important part of our trade contract .", "A: Yes . Let's first define the inspection right .", "B: Following the rules of world business , the exporters have the right to inspect the goods before the delivery , while the importers have the right to re-inspect the goods after their arrival .", "A: Would you tell me how the inspection is conducted before shipment and by which agency ?", "B: Inspection is to be done by the China Commodity Inspection and Testing Bureau . Usually inspection is conducted within five days before each shipment .", "A: And can you tell me about the re-inspection ?", "B: Yes . The re-inspection should be made within seven days upon the arrival , and if any discrepancy is found , the claim must be raised within <MASK> .", "A: I see . How do they make testing and analysis of this item ?", "B: They always use the standard and method laid down in the contract .", "A: What if the results from the two inspections do not coincide with each other ?", "B: A seminar of technical specialists including the surveyors from both sides will be held to clarify which result is correct ." ]

[ "A:Hello , I'm sorry for calling this late . May I speak to Peter ?", "B: I'm sorry . He's not in right now .", "A: When is he coming back ?", "B: He should be back in ten minutes . Could 1 you call back later ?", "A: I'll call again in <MASK> ." ]

[ "A:good afternoon , madam . How can I help you ?", "B: well , I am a little bit out of shape . I think I should get some exercise to keep fit . what kind of service do you offer ?", "A: first of all , we'll tailor a work-out plan according to your physical conditions and your personal needs .", "B: how can you get that done ?", "A: well , we give each of our customers a qualified personal trainer . The trainer will give you a fitness assessment and then come up with the work-out plan .", "B: what else ?", "A: since everyone is different , your personal trainer will help you find out all the exercise equipments that are suitable for you fitness level . Then you'llbe taught all the necessary techniques to us", "B: sounds pretty good . How much do you charge ?", "A: that depends . We offer membership for one month , half a year and one year .", "B: perhaps <MASK> . I'll just have a try at first .", "A: wise decision . that is 400 yuan . You'll find it's totally worth it .", "B: OK , I'll take it ." ]

[ "A:What wrong with you ? You look pale ?", "B: I ' m not sure . I feel hot and cold .", "A: When did the trouble start ?", "B: I was sick most of the night .", "A: It sounds like you ' re coming down with the flu . Let me take your temperature .", "B: Have I got high fever ?", "A: Yes . Thirty-eight point seven . Do you have a headache , chestache or throat pain ?", "B: Yes , I have .", "A: Now , Let me have a look at you . I ' d like to listen to your chest . Breathe then , deep breath , that ' s it . Cough , now again . I want to exam your throat too . Open wide , say A .", "B: ah .", "A: Yes , It does look a bit sore.Let ' s take your extra way of your chest and give you a few tests .", "B: All right , thanks .", "A: The tests showed nothing wrong . a slight by infection .", "B: What shall I do today ?", "A: I ' m giving you some antibiotic and aspirin . Taking aspirin when you ' Ve got a fever and take one antibiotic until four hours and go home lie in bed for <MASK> . Take some water then you feel better ." ]

[ "A:Can you ship this batch of cotton within five or six weeks ?", "B: What kind of cottons are they ? May I see your list ? Ah , machine prints .", "A: Yes , mainly prints . There are a few plain as well . Here they are .", "B: I see . And the quantities .", "A: 200 rolls of each . Make it 200 rolls for each sample .", "B: How many rolls altogether ?", "A: Twenty prints and five plain . That makes 5,000 rolls in all .", "B: Six weeks , did you say ?", "A: Yes , five to six weeks .", "B: We could manage the plain rolls in six weeks . The prints might be put off to eight weeks .", "A: Eight weeks ? We can wait that long .", "B: That's the best we can do just now , I'm afraid .", "A: Can't you make it seven weeks for the prints ?", "B: What about taking the prints in two shipments ? Two thousand rolls in <MASK> , and the remained a week later .", "A: That might be acceptable . I shall have to cable our Beijing office to get their approval . You can definitely supply in the time you've given me , I suppose .", "B: Yes , I'll see that you get those delivery . Shipping by ' S . S . American ' as usual , is that all right ?", "A: That's right .", "B: When can we expect your confirmation of the order ?", "A: As soon as I hear from Beijing , that will be either Friday or Saturday .", "B: All right ." ]

[ "A:ORG ! It must be so late where you are . What time is it ?", "B: just after <MASK> .", "A: what's wrong ? Can't sleep ?", "B: nope , actually I was waiting for you . I have something big to tell you .", "A: really ? What is it ?", "B: I have an offer to work for a company in your city today ?", "A: I can't believe it ! Is it real ? You're moving here ?", "B: I haven't accepted the position yet and with the upcoming holiday I think it's the perfect chance to visit the city and take a good look at the company before deciding . If you have time I think we c", "A: just give me the dates and I'll make sure I'm free . You know after all these chatting online , it will be great to meet you in real life . I look forward to seeing you soon !", "B: me too . But I think I am going to bed now . my head is getting heavy . Have a nice day there !", "A: thanks . This is so exciting . Sleep tight and sweet dreams !", "B: talk to you later ." ]

[ "A:How are you doing ? Pretty good , I imagine ?", "B: Actually not so good . That's why we made a special trip to see you .", "A: OK , let me hear it . I'd be glad to help if I can .", "B: Good . I want to discuss with you the mode of payment for the construction of the power plant under negotiation .", "A: Well , I trust that your presence will hasten the settlement of payment terms .", "B: I would like to explain to you our financial position . The manufacture of machinery and its accessories and parts will consume both time and money . It takes five years to manufacture the machinery and we will have to advance the cost for the main machines to be produced , and besides this there are large sums to be paid to our subcontractors for the manufacture of the accessories and parts .", "A: But for an enterprise of your size , an order from us will certainly not embarrass you financially .", "B: Well , in fact , it is beyond our financial capability .", "A: In what way can we solve the problem ?", "B: Have you considered the possibility of a buyer's credit ?", "A: Yes . But the sum is large , it must be provided by a group of banks .", "B: So , we propose your company apply to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation for a long-term loan . Six months before each shipment , you through Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation open , in our favour , an irrevocable , dividable L / C which is to remain valid for <MASK> .", "A: Well , we accept your suggestion ." ]

[ "A:Good morning , Miss Cai . Congratulations ! You ' Ve passed the interview .", "B: Good morning , Mr . Yang . Thank you very much . Can I work now ?", "A: Oh . Take it easy . As I ' Ve said in the interview , once you are employed , we ' ll give you a probation period of <MASK> . And now we need to sign a draft agreement for the probation period .", "B: I am sorry , I am just too excited and forget it . Can I look it through ?", "A: Of course , here you are . And you can ask me any question .", "B: Well , I am sorry that I have a question . There is no remuneration item in this agreement . Can you tell me something about it ?", "A: Well , according to the principle of our company , employees like you have no remuneration during the probation period .", "B: But you didn ' t tell me in the interview .", "A: I am sorry , it ' s not decided by me but by the company .", "B: Okay , I can ' t decide whether sign or not now . Can you give me some time to think it over ?", "A: Okay . Can you give me a reply tomorrow ?", "B: Yes . Thank you very much . Mr . Yang ." ]

[ "A:Where are you going for your holidays , Charles ?", "B: To Australia . I'm going to visit my uncle in Brisbane for three weeks .", "A: Good gracious ! You certainly are lucky . How are you going there ?", "B: By air , of course . It takes over <MASK> to go by sea .", "A: I once went to Singapore by air . It was very exciting-but never again .", "B: Why ? Did you feel frightened ?", "A: For a short time . One of the engines caught fire .", "B: What did the pilot do ?", "A: He put it out and flew back to the airport . Then he asked the people at the airport where the emergency runway was .", "B: Did you land safely ?", "A: Yes , we did . But I shall never fly again ." ]

[ "A:What time is it ?", "B: Ten to nine .", "A: Your watch is <MASK> slow . So it's should be nine sharp . I'm gonna be late again . What will be my excuse this time ? It should be set the alarm for seven thirty .", "B: Don't cry over spilled milk , Fred ? Could you stay with me a few minutes ?", "A: What ? Why ? What's wrong with you ?", "B: I just hate being alone at home with nothing to do about listen to the clock ticking.It ' s so lonely and boring . My sickness makes it worse . When will I recover ?", "A: You will be fine in the couple of month , just be patient . I've got to woke now , I'll be late .", "B: You only care about your work .", "A: Sorry , baby , you are everything to me . all I do just for our family .", "B: Stay just a few minutes longer , OK ?", "A: OK , I'll leave at 9:15 , Is that all right ?", "B: Yes .", "A: I'll spent more time with you in the future , Dina .", "B: Thank you ." ]

[ "A:Here we are on the train .", "B: Yes , we are travelling at rush hours . It could be very crowded in the morning and after <MASK> .", "A: I hear many people have cars .", "B: Yes , almost all the families have their own cars .", "A: Why don't they drive ? Isn't a car more convenient than the subway ?", "B: Well , it is hard to find a parking place in the city . Besides , parking is quite expensive in the downtown .", "A: I see ." ]

[ "A:What are you doing , Janice ?", "B: I am reading the book on patent and I think it will be helpful for my work", "A: Patent ? Are you also learning something about patent ?", "B: Yep ! I heard that your company is registering a new trademark .", "A: You are well-informed . Can you tell me something about the Patent Law in our country from the book you are reading ?", "B: I just read this in the whole afternoon . Let me show you .", "A: So coincidental . Actually we can exchange some information on this problem .", "B: The purpose of the law is to protect and encourage inventions and to promote the development of science and technology . The law came into effect in 1984 , and it consists of 8 chapters with 69 articles .", "A: Is there any provision on applying for the patent for foreign company ?", "B: Foreign companies should appoint a patent agency , which is designated by our government to act as his patent agent . This task is usually taken by the Patent Agent Department .", "A: How long is the duration of patent right for an invention according to your Patent Law ?", "B: <MASK> ." ]

[ "A:Good afternoon , Peace restaurant , may I help you ?", "B: I'd like to reserve a table for two , my wife and I .", "A: Yes , sir . What time would you like , sir ?", "B: I'm not sure . Perhaps around 8 PM .", "A: Fine , a reserve a table for two at <MASK> , sir , may I have your name , please ?", "B: Juliet , Juliet Berman .", "A: Thank you , Mr.Berman . and you prefer smoking or non-smoking ?", "B: Non-smoking will be fine , please . But it is more important that you get a table by the window . It's our anniversary , and I'd like to be very special .", "A: I'll try my best . With a toward to having with this tonight , Mr.Berman .", "B: Thank you , goodbye .", "A: Goodbye , and have a nice day ." ]

[ "A:What do you know about our company ?", "B: Well , as I know this company is one of the largest and best in this field of business . It mainly produces toys for children . It employs more than 10,000 people throughout the world . The president now is Mr . Jackson . The Shanghai branch was founded five years ago with a staff of more than 2,000 .", "A: Very good . If you enter this company , what department would you like to work in ?", "B: May I work in sales department ?", "A: OK . Oh , how much do you make at your current job , if you don ' t mind my asking ?", "B: I ' m paid 2,000 yuan per month plus some allowances and bonus as that come to about 3,000 yuan a month . How much will you pay me ?", "A: Well , the starting salary for a clerk in our company is 2,500 yuan monthly and after three months he would get a raise if his work is satisfactory .", "B: Do you have any fringe benefits ?", "A: Sure , we provide semi-annual bonus , a small bonus at Spring Festival , <MASK> paid vacation a year .", "B: How about insurance and full health insurance ?", "A: We can buy that for you .", "B: That sounds good ." ]

[ "A:You won ' t believe who ' s been elected to do overtime on the Baker account ! Me ! I ' Ve already logged in <MASK> of overtime !", "B: Wow ! Why so much ? I thought they were getting you an assistant .", "A: 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 first break I ' Ve had all day .", "B: They ' re really running you into the ground . Why don ' t you ask for some time off ? You could take a long weekend and go away somewhere ." ]

[ "A:Thank you for seeing me . Did you look over my letter and resume ?", "B: Yes . Quite good . Perhaps you're very interested in the social benefits .", "A: Yes , I think it is possible more important than the salary .", "B: Really ? We would like to start you off at 2,000 yuan a month , excluding bonus and overtime pay .", "A: Good , about the essential living conditions ?", "B: Well , we'll supply you with an apartment of a bedroom and a living room .", "A: I see . I'm a female . Are there any special benefits for me ?", "B: Yes , in our company , the women have a <MASK> vacation a year , besides this , if you are a married woman , maternity leave for some months is permitted .", "A: I think it is very necessary for us . I wonder whether I am on holiday with payment every year .", "B: Yes , you have a paid month holiday every year .", "A: Right . How about the unemployment compensation and the retirement pension ?", "B: Well , we are only responsible for the retirement pension . About the unemployment compensation , this will be given by the government .", "A: Yes , I see ." ]

[ "A:Hello , Miss , what can I do for you this afternoon ?", "B: I need the haircut . But you seem so busy today .", "A: Yes , it is , busy today . We usually have a lot more clients on the weekend . Would you like to take a sit , and wait for a while , please ?", "B: Ok , but how long I have to wait , it is going to be <MASK> .", "A: It should be around that , if you like , please for a free to read the magazine while you are wait .", "B: Thank you .", "A: Sorry to keep you waiting , Miss . I'll have a dresser Mr.Li is just finish with a client in a moment or two . Would you have a shampoo first ? I'll get it on for you .", "B: Ok , thanks ." ]

[ "A:How are you feeling , Flora ?", "B: Much better , thanks . I have been resting all day . Only with television as my companion.In fact , in the whole week the only thing I feel like doing was watching TV .", "A: What did you watch today ?", "B: I started with game show this morning , I really enjoy them , and even answered the most of questions correctly .", "A: And next ?", "B: At <MASK> , I switched to the Channel 6 , and watched a terrific movie without commercials .", "A: I know what you mean , there wasn't old action movie next . I think you won't like it .", "B: I want to watch it , but I was already tired by the time it came on . I had a rest instead , then I watched the news at Channel 11 .", "A: Anything important happened ?", "B: A bank was robbed this afternoon . A reporter on the scene covered the event , the live coverage reproduce the robbery to the live ." ]

[ "A:Welcome to our company , My name is Jon Dahl Green . I'm in charge of the export department . Let me give you my business card .", "B: I'll give you mine too .", "A: How was your flight ?", "B: Not bad , but I'm a little tired .", "A: Here's your schedule . After this meeting , we will visit the factory and have another meeting with the production manager . And you'll be having dinner with our director .", "B: Could you arrange a meeting with your boss ?", "A: Of course . I've arranged it at 10 0 ' clock tomorrow morning .", "B: Well , shall we get down to business ' .", "A: Sure , did you receive the sample we sent last week ?", "B: Yes , we finished the evaluation of it . If the price is acceptable we would like to order now .", "A: I'm very glad to hear that .", "B: What's your best price for that item ?", "A: The unit price is $ 12.50 .", "B: I think the price is a little high , can't you reduce it", "A: I'm afraid we can't . $ 12.50 is our rock bottom price . If you purchase more than 10,000 units we can reduce it to $ 12.00 .", "B: Well , I'll accept the price and place an initial order of 10,000 units .", "A: Very good . It's been a pleasure to do business with you , Mr . Smith .", "B: The pleasure is ours . Can you deliver the goods by <MASK> ?", "A: Of course ." ]

[ "A:Do you have any cars available ?", "B: We have only one mid-size car left .", "A: Great , what's the rate per day ?", "B: It's 40 $ plus tax per day on limited mileage .", "A: I'm going to need it for <MASK> .", "B: Can I see your driver's license ?", "A: Sure , here is my driver's license .", "B: Please sign here ." ]

[ "A:Could you give some information on your European tours ?", "B: Our pleasure . We have several package tours you may choose , from ten days to three weeks in Europe .", "A: I would be interested in a ten-day trip around Christmas time .", "B: I have one ten-day tour that is still available . It will depart from New York on December 24th .", "A: What is the cost ?", "B: The price for one person for a <MASK> tour is only 1,099 US dollars , which includes round trip airfare .", "A: That sounds reasonable . Let me think it over . And I'll call your back to make reservation .", "B: Ok , but don't delay too long , or that trip will be all booked ." ]

[ "A:Can I help you ?", "B: Yes . I want to make a plane reservation to Shanghai , China .", "A: May I have your name , please ?", "B: Feynman Black . I want to leave on October 15th .", "A: OK . Let me see . Air China has a flight on October 15th at 10:00 in the morning .", "B: Well , I need an economy ticket .", "A: Single or return ?", "B: Single . How much ?", "A: Economy fare for single ticket from New York to Beijing is 400 dollars .", "B: OK . Here you are . Is my ticket confirmed then ?", "A: Yes . Please arrive at the airport <MASK> before departure .", "B: OK . Thank you ." ]

[ "A:How much does it cost to hire a motorbike ?", "B: For 3 days $ 300 , for 7 days $ 600 .", "A: Good . I think I'll hire one for <MASK> .", "B: Okay . I'll write up the paperwork ." ]

[ "A:It doesn't look very nice outside today .", "B: You're right . I think it's going to rain later .", "A: In the middle of the summer , it shouldn't be raining .", "B: That wouldn't seem right .", "A: Considering that it's over ninety degrees outside , that would be weird .", "B: Exactly , it wouldn't be nice if it started raining . It's too hot .", "A: I know , you're absolutely right .", "B: I wish it would cool off <MASK> .", "A: That's how I feel , I want winter to come soon .", "B: I enjoy the winter , but it gets really cold sometimes .", "A: I know what you mean , but I'd rather be cold than hot .", "B: That's exactly how I feel ." ]

[ "A:Hello , I'd like to subscribe to a magazine .", "B: What magazine do you want to subscribe for ?", "A: Fitness Consultant .", "B: OK , Fitness Consultant . How many subscriptions do you want ?", "A: Only one , please .", "B: How long do you want the subscription for ?", "A: For six months , please .", "B: Your name , please ?", "A: Shirley , that's my wife's name . I subscribe to this magazine for her .", "B: I see . Please put your address here then .", "A: OK . How much is the subscription ?", "B: 650 Yuan .", "A: 650 Yuan ! You must be kidding ! I can subscribe for evening newspapers for <MASK> with that much !" ]

[ "A:Have you given the puppies food yet ?", "B: Of course . I fed them today .", "A: Good job ! Please give them a bath later on today .", "B: Sure , I'll give them a bath .", "A: Thanks . But don't forget that they have a vet appointment this Saturday .", "B: I remember . What time do they need to be there ?", "A: They need to be there at <MASK> .", "B: All right . I'll make sure and remember ." ]

[ "A:Good afternoon . Is there a vacant room here ?", "B: What do you want , a single or a double one ?", "A: A single , preferably with a bath .", "B: How long do you intend to stay ?", "A: For <MASK> or so .", "B: We have one single room on the fifth floor .", "A: I hope it's quiet . I hate noise .", "B: It's very quiet , sir .", "A: How much does it cost per day ?", "B: It's 150 yuan per day including a 10 % service charge .", "A: All right . I'll take the room .", "B: Would you please fill in the registration form ?", "A: OK .", "B: As a hotel policy , we require one day's room charge as a deposit for guests without reservation .", "A: No problem . Here you are .", "B: Your room number is 505 . This is your key . The bellboy will help you with the baggage ." ]

[ "A:Do you have any vacancies ?", "B: Yes , we have a nice room on the sixth floor .", "A: How much is it ?", "B: 200 yuan a night .", "A: OK . Dose it include breakfast ?", "B: Yes . And could I have your name ?", "A: Kate Green .", "B: How long do you want to stay ?", "A: <MASK> . And could you send a bellboy to pick up my luggage ?", "B: Sure . We'll be there in a few minutes .", "A: Could you keep my valuables ?", "B: We'd like to . You may call the attendant if you need any help ." ]

[ "A:Good evening . This is Peter in Room 310 .", "B: Good evening . May I help you ?", "A: I'm going to Beijing early tomorrow morning . And I'd like to request an early morning call . Will that give you much trouble ?", "B: Oh , no , never . What's the exact time you'd like us to call you tomorrow morning ?", "A: Well , my train is due to take off at 7:25 a . m . I've no idea how long it'll take to drive to the railway station .", "B: It won't take long . <MASK> is enough . Is that OK if I call you at 6:30 a . m . ?", "A: OK , thank you .", "B: It's a pleasure . Good night . Have a good sleep ." ]

[ "A:Tony , could you tell me if there are any special rules about the job ?", "B: Working hours are from 8: 30 a . m . to 5:00 p . m . Be sure not to be late or absent . Report to the manager by filling in the ' Monthly Report ' every month .", "A: Is there anything else ? How about my salary ?", "B: Our company has a strict and reasonable salary standard . On the 20th day of every month , you can get your salary on time . Benefits depend upon the length of service and the employee's past attendance record .", "A: Wow , thank you for telling me these . Do you mind telling me something else , like attendance record , holiday , and how to ask for leave ?", "B: All new members are likely to ask the same questions . Haha . I can understand that . Every month you have three days off , besides the weekends and some important holidays . After you've been here for a year , you qualify for a one-week vacation . The leave less than a half-day should predict for an hour , and more than a half-day should predict <MASK> .", "A: Okay , that's good . I get it ." ]

[ "A:What schools have you attended ?", "B: I finished Young Primary School in 1998 , and entered Xi ' an Middle School that same September . I graduated from there in July of 2004 , and that September I entered Wuhan University , where I'm studying now .", "A: How do you think the education you have received will contribute to your work in this company ?", "B: I think I have a good understanding of fundamentals in the areas your company deals with , and I can go on from here to build up the specific skills and knowledge I need to do my job well .", "A: Your graduation thesis was on Medical Application of Laser , right ? What were your conclusions ?", "B: Yes . I did some work on that , and I found out some really interesting things about the conductivity of liquid helium . I was sure I had a great discovery until my teacher told me the same discovery already made <MASK> . I think the most important thing , I learnt though , was the importance of keeping good records ." ]

[ "A:So , now we have covered all the important points .", "B: Yes , I think so .", "A: Before we draft the contract , let's examine the details .", "B: Ok , under this contract , we ' ll supply you with 600 dozen T-shirts , S , M and L equally assorted , at USD 100 per dozen , CFR London . Shipment in July . Payment by irrevocable sight LC .", "A: Perfect . But what I ' m concerned about most is the time of delivery 。", "B: You may rest assured that shipment will be effected within the time limits stipulated in the contract . But there is also one point I ' d like to stress .", "A: Yes ?", "B: Your LC must be opened at least onemonth before the time shipment , otherwise we won't be able to catch the ship .", "A: No problem . I ' ll have the covering LC opened as soon as I wetback . In addition , would you tell me by whom the commodity inspection is conducted before shipment ?", "B: The goods will be inspected by the China Import & Export Commodity Inspection Bureau . It will then issue certificate of quality and a certificate of weight . These will be taken as final and biding .", "A: Please remember to use both English and Chinese versions and both versions should be equally valid .", "B: Naturally . Each of us keeps one original and two copies .", "A: Then I ' ll come along <MASK> to put my signature on it .", "B: Good ." ]

[ "A:Good morning ! What can I do for you ?", "B: I'm thinking of travelling to Suzhou in July . Could you recommend some tourist programs for that ?", "A: With pleasure . We arrange two kinds of tourist programs for Suzhou , a six-day tour by train and a five-day flying journey .", "B: How much does a six-day tour by train cost ?", "A: Five hundred yuan .", "B: Does that include hotels and meals ?", "A: Oh , yes , and admission tickets for places of interest as well .", "B: That sounds reasonable . What about the <MASK> flying journey ? How much is that ?", "A: Eight hundred and fifty yuan .", "B: Covering all expenses ?", "A: Yes . But there is no half fare for children . They must pay full fare ." ]

[ "A:I have to get to Chicago by tomorrow and you're telling me that there are no flights ?", "B: I'm very sorry , sir . I could put you on a waiting list , but you would be wise to check out other means of travel .", "A: You mean like a bus ? Have you ever traveled for <MASK> on a bus before ?", "B: I have not sir . But I do have a number for a very comfortable bus that goes to Chicago every hour from here .", "A: Alright , give me the number . But put me on that waiting list as well .", "B: Here is the number , and your name is on the waiting list .", "A: How many people are on the waiting list right now ?", "B: Right now I show that there are 176 people on the list . And you are number 176 ." ]

[ "A:How can I help you ?", "B: Yes , I am James Mason from Anderson and Associates Limited . I would like to see Mr . Smith .", "A: Do you have an appointment ?", "B: Yes , he knows I'm coming . Our meeting is set for <MASK> .", "A: I wonder if Mr . Smith forgot your meeting . I am afraid he left this office this morning and is not expected back until 4 p . m . Let me find out if he made arrangements for someone else to meet with you in his place . Will you please have a seat ?", "B: Sure .", "A: Yes , Mr . Mason . I just checked with our office manager , Ms . Terry . She said Mr . Smith briefed her on your project . She is just finishing up a meeting now . She should be with you shortly . Would you like me to show you around while you are waiting ?", "B: That would be very nice . Thank you .", "A: Right this way , Mr . Mason . We can start with our front office . When Ms . Terry is ready , you may take the elevator at the front to the 6th floor.There is a conference room already prepared ." ]

[ "A:Hello , Mr.Green . This is Lin Tong . How are you ?", "B: Hi , Mr.Lin . I am leaving tomorrow and I am just packing .", "A: Oh , sorry to interrupt you . But I am calling to say goodbye to you . I am awfully sorry to tell you that I am afraid I could not see you off at the airport tomorrow , because I will have to attend a very important meeting .", "B: It doesn't matter , Mr.Lin . I can understand . I know you are always very busy . Work must come first .", "A: Thanks a lot . You have been here for almost <MASK> . How time flies !", "B: Yes . And I would like to convey my thanks to you for your help during my stay here in Nanjing .", "A: It is our pleasure . It has been a great pleasure to work with you .", "B: Me too . I am looking forward to cooperating with you again .", "A: Really ? Great ! We will . Well , what's your flight number ? When are you leaving tomorrow ?", "B: It's Flight No . 104 , Northey Airlines , which leaves at ten O'dock tomorrow evening .", "A: OK , I will send someone to see you off .", "B: That is so thoughtful of you .", "A: My pleasure . Take care and have a nice trip .", "B: Thanks a lot . My wife and I will be welcoming and looking forward to your visit .", "A: Let's call it a deal . Hope to see you again soon . Keep in touch then . Byebye .", "B: Goodbye . Thanks again ." ]

[ "A:Tell me a little bit about yourself , please .", "B: My name is Steven and I live in Beijing . I was born in 1980 . I have graduated from Peking University . I majored in business administration .", "A: What kind of jobs have you had ?", "B: I have been a production manager .", "A: Would you like to tell me something about your outstanding achievements ?", "B: I introduced an advanced product line , which increased the output and lessened the cost .", "A: What special skills do you have , can you tell me ?", "B: I have experience in computer operation , proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel .", "A: I know in your resume that you have worked in your present company for 3 years . Can you tell me why you want to leave your present job and join us ?", "B: Because the job I am doing in my present company is of no challenge , but I like challenge . Your firm is a young organization with many innovative ideas . It has been very successful in expanding market since its establishment 10 years ago . Working for you would be exactly the sort of challenge I am looking for .", "A: Well , I think our interview is complete then . We will give you a call in <MASK> or so .", "B: Thank you , Mr . Smith ." ]

[ "A:Hey , man , look , what's on the wall over there ?", "B: Don't you know that ? It's all about new office rules .", "A: What does it say ?", "B: It says smoking is not allowed in any private offices . It might be the most terrible thing for you .", "A: I can smoke outside of the office . But what else does it say ?", "B: If you want to ask for leave , you should get the approval from the manager in charge of your department .", "A: But if there is an emergency and the manager is of absence , what should we do ?", "B: The note says you should call your manager first , and then tell him your reason , and then ask him for the approval .", "A: OK , OK , got it . By the way , what about the vacation policy ? Anything changed ?", "B: No . We still enjoy 10 - day of paid vacation per year .", "A: Can we have <MASK> holiday on National Day ?", "B: Of course . That's what we deserve .", "A: That's great !", "B: I have something else to remind you of . Don't be late , if you are late , you will be fined 20 Yuan per minute .", "A: Are you kidding ? I always get up late . Oh , my God . Can't believe that . That is terrible .", "B: So remember to set your alarm clock ." ]

[ "A:Excuse me , driver , you have kept us waiting for 15 minutes . Can't we start the tour right now ?", "B: I am sorry , sir , there are still 5 minutes remaining ... OK , it's time . We will take a roll call before starting the fantasy sightseeing .", "A: Finally . How long does the tour last ?", "B: For <MASK> . Enjoy your trip ." ]