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[ "A:Good evening ! This is Mr . Smith in room 609 .", "B: Good evening , Mr . Smith , What can I do for you ?", "A: I'm going to Shanghai early tomorrow morning . So I would like to request an early morning call .", "B: Yes , Mr . Smith , when would you like us to call you tomorrow morning ?", "A: I have to be at the conference room of the Garden Hotel in Shanghai by 10 o'clock . I think it will take me three hours to get there . It means that I'll have to be on the road before <MASK> at the latest .", "B: That's right .", "A: Well , in that case , I would like you to wake me up at 5:45 .", "B: OK . Good night , Mr . Smith , Have a good sleep .", "A: Good night ." ]

[ "A:Ms.Dawson , I need you to take a dictation for me .", "B: Yes , sir ...", "A: This should go out as an intra-office memorandum to all employees by this afternoon.Are you ready ?", "B: Yes , sir.Go ahead .", "A: Attention all staff ... Effective immediately , all office communications are restricted to email correspondence and official memos.The use of Instant Message programs by employees during working hours is strictly prohibited .", "B: Sir , does this apply to intra-office communications only ? Or will it also restrict external communications ?", "A: It should apply to all communications , not only in this office between employees , but also any outside communications .", "B: But sir , many employees use Instant Messaging to communicate with their clients .", "A: They will just have to change their communication methods . I don't want any - one using Instant Messaging in this office.It wastes too much time ! Now , please continue with the memo.Where were we ?", "B: This applies to internal and external communications .", "A: Yes.Any employee who persists in using Instant Messaging will first receive a warning and be placed on probation.At second offense , the employee will face termination.Any questions regarding this new policy may be directed to department heads .", "B: Is that all ?", "A: Yes.Please get this memo typed up and distributed to all employees before <MASK> ." ]

[ "A:So that concludes the introduction . Now let's move to the first part of my talk , which is about 2006 fiscal year marketing plan . So first , right off the bat , When looking at the marketing plan , tell me some of the goals that we had set this year to begin with ...", "B: We wanted to appeal to a younger set of consumers and also , in line with that goal , redo our image ...", "A: That's correct . If you remember , we also set a goal to double distribution in overseas markets . Now , when looking at the data to evaluate whether or not we made our goals , there are three things to consider . First , the original condition of the market , second , our marketing numbers from the previous year , and third , our final sales figures for this year . Now I want to describe for you the second and third parts . If you look at the overhead , you'll see a graph ... The blue line represents our sales from the year 2005 , the red line is the sales in 2006 ... As you can see , our sales in <MASK> were quite slow to start off with , but managed to make decent performance in the last part of the year . On the other hand , you can see this year's sales took off like a rocket ." ]

[ "A:Good morning , Japan Airline domestic reservations . Can I help you ?", "B: Yes . I Would like make a reservation to Huston for tomorrow .", "A: The flight to Huston takes off daily <MASK> from 6:00 to 11:00 pm . So you don't need a reservation . Seats are available on a ' first come , first served ' basis .", "B: Oh , that's quite convenient . Thank you ." ]

[ "A:Good morning , sir . What can I do for you ?", "B: I want to buy a ticket to Sydney tomorrow .", "A: Right now fight BW159 is the only one available , it is a non-direct one .", "B: What's the exact information ?", "A: It departs at 4:40 pm tomorrow and arrives in Sydney at 10:20 am . the next morning by way of Melboume .", "B: How long is the layover in Melboume ?", "A: <MASK> . Would you buy it ?", "B: Yes . I want a first class single ticket ." ]

[ "A:How much do you have budgeted for our trip to Las Angeles ?", "B: In total , it should be about $ 5,000 for the week conference . Would you like to see the breakdown ?", "A: Yes , I want to know exactly where the money is going . Give me a detailed report .", "B: First we have the airline tickets , which are $ 500 per person ; with four of us going , that's t $ 2,000 . For our accommodations , we're spending $ 80 a night , per room , for <MASK> . That's another $ 800 .", "A: Weren ' t you able to find anything less expensive ? We're sharing rooms , right ?", "B: I have two people to a room . The $ 80 room rate is the lowest I could find . With the conference going on that week , all the hotels have inflated their prices , they're making a killing .", "A: So far we have $ 2,800 , what else ?", "B: I have budget $ 25 per Peron per day for food expenses . That totals another $ 800 . And for other incidentals , like take fees , and tips , I have estimated about $ 400 .", "A: Well , that's only $ 4000 . Didn't you tell me your budget was $ 5000 ? Where is the rest of the money ?", "B: That's my buffer ... I wanted to leave a little room in the budget , just in case---it's better to be safe than sorry ." ]

[ "A:Canton Hotel .", "B: I'd like to reserve a double room . I will be arriving next Monday , the 12th . My name is Wilson .", "A: A double room for the 12th ? The name is Wilson ?", "B: Yes , that's right .", "A: How long will you be staying ?", "B: Three or <MASK> , perhaps longer .", "A: Very good , sir . We will be expecting you next Monday , the 12th ." ]

[ "A:Hello Mr . Jones , please have a seat . Thank you for coming in today . I have read your resume . You completed University in England ?", "B: Yes , I went to Cambridge . After graduation , I started right away into the advertising industry . Later , I made a bit of a switch to focus on marketing research .", "A: So , what experience do you have ?", "B: I have ten years marketing experience . This includes both entry level and management positions . In my last position , I worked my way up to being director of the marking department .", "A: I can see that from your resume.Your last position was marketing director for a pharmaceutical company , is that right ? Later , why did you decide to leave your former post ?", "B: I felt after <MASK> in one place , I was ready for something new . I would like to have a job that is challenging , something that I can see and do new things every day . I loved many things about my former job , and I left with amiable feelings on both sides . I was just ready for something new .", "A: I see . Do you want to work full-time or part-time ?", "B: I would rather work full-time .", "A: I'll make note of that . Now , what are your salary expectations ?", "B: I am willing to negotiate , but I expect at least $ 40,000 a year ." ]

[ "A:In 1986 , a New Zealander Hackett popularized Bungee as a commercialized sport of mass entertainment . This sport is very challenging . It is a test of people's psychological ability of endurance . Especially when descending , as if they are watching a fast forward tape and when they bounce back , they sway around . The timid people will shrink back at the sight of it . Even if they jump off , they find it hard to avoid screaming with closed eyes . No wonder people give the title ' brave ' to anyone who jumps off .", "B: You see , the bungee participants take a deep breath when they stand at the starting spot and then , like diving , their heads are over heels and they jump off into the realm of the combination of heaven and earth . The wind roars at their ears and their bodies rapidly descend . They do not even have enough time to do several gymnastic movements and they are rebounded to the upper air by the cord .", "A: Entrusting life to the care of a rope indeed requires infinite courage .", "B: A young French fellow recalled his first bungee experience and said , \" When I fastened the cord and walked to the platform , I was extremely nervous . When I looked down , I was nervous even more . If the cord had broken , I would be knocked to ' bakemeat ' . However , I knew my worries were unwanted . I was afraid if I retreated others might say something about me . I had to harden my heart and impose my head downward . I only felt wind wiring at my ears . My body rapidly descended . I thought that after only seven or eight seconds I was rebounded to upper air by the cord . In fact it was 30 seconds . Maybe because of my nervousness , I only felt seven or <MASK> . When rebounding to the high altitude , I felt a sudden sense of relief . I did not feel nervous very much , but very comfortable . \"", "A: It is hard to come by in life that you experience this kind of ' comfortable '" ]

[ "A:How can I help you ?", "B: Yes , I am James Mason from Anderson and Associates . 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 2 o'clock .", "A: I wonder if Mr . Smith forgot your meeting . I am afraid he left this office this morning and is not expected back until after <MASK> . 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 could be with your 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:Excuse me . We're leaving today . I'd like to pay our bills now .", "B: OK . By the way , I'd like to tell you that the check-out time is 12", "A: I see .", "B: Have you used any hotel services this morning or had breakfast at the hotel dining room , Mr . Green ?", "A: Yes , my friend and I just had breakfast at the dining room , but we didn't use any services .", "B: How about the charge for the days you shared the room with your friend ?", "A: Please add to my account .", "B: The total for <MASK> is five hundred sixty yuan .", "A: OK . Here you are ." ]

[ "A:I want to check out today . My plane leaves at 3 p . m .", "B: Which room are you staying in now , sir ?", "A: I am in Room 205 . My name is Bill Smith . When shall I check out ?", "B: Usually if you are leaving today , you'd better check out before 12 noon , and leave the room . If you check out after 12 noon , we will count <MASK> more .", "A: Oh , I didn't know that .", "B: Since your plane leaves at 3 p . m . it will be too early for you to leave the hotel at 12 0 ' clock . We can arrange you to stay in the room until 1 p . m . ; but first you should still check out before 12 noon .", "A: That's very considerate of you . May I have my bill ?", "B: Yes , sir . Here it is .", "A: How much is it ?", "B: Your bill comes to 60 dollars . How would you like it to be paid ? With cash or credit card ?", "A: I'd like it to be charged to my credit card .", "B: Would you please give to me , and will imprint it ?" ]

[ "A:And so , I just wanted to check in with you and find out where we are with this project . As you know , you ' Ve missed a fairly significant deadline last week , and this will negativity impact the team ' s ability to move forward with the next stages of this project .", "B: I know , I ' m really sorry that I missed the deadline . But really , it wasn ' t my fault . You see , we had all of these unexpected technical problems at the last minute , and that I couldn ' t get into the database and extract the kind of information that I needed for the data analysis . You know , if the tech guys would have done their job and kept the ARM stable , then I wouldn ' t have missed my deadline .", "A: Oh , come on ! An excuse like that is tantamount to lying . You ' re essentially blaming the tech team for your time management issues , rather than accepting responsibility for the fact that you were procrastinating for the past two weeks .", "B: No , I ' m not trying to pass the buck here ; I know that it was me who is ultimately responsible for getting this done . But the thing is , I could have finished on time if the system hadn ' t gone down . And you know , with everything I ' Ve got going on now , I can ' t afford to waste time dealing with technical problems . I ' Ve got a lot on my plate and there are only twenty-four hours in a day ...", "A: I ' m not going to accept this excuse . You ' re using these small technical glitches as a crutch and trying to rationalize the fact that you ' Ve missed your deadline . Look , we have standards and I expect you to live up to those standards . No more phoney cases . If you ' re in over your head , you tell me . No more missed deadlines . Now , I want that data on my desk by <MASK> !" ]

[ "A:Good morning , sir . Can I help you ?", "B: I'm due to check out tomorrow , but I'd like to extend my stay by <MASK> .", "A: Could I have your name and room number ?", "B: Tom Black in Room 207 .", "A: Please wait a moment , Mr . Black . I'll have to check the reservation records ... I'm sorry , but we are expecting several tour groups to arrive today . They have booked all the rooms on the 10th floor .", "B: What can be done then ?", "A: If you don't mind transferring to another room , we may manage it for you . We usually have cancellations or no-shows .", "B: That's quite all right . Thank you .", "A: It's my pleasure ." ]

[ "A:Where are you going to play this weekend ?", "B: I have not given it much thought . Do you have any good suggestions ?", "A: I want to spend <MASK> in the mountains with friends . The city is too noisy . Do you know Tangle Temple ?", "B: I have been there . It is in the middle of the mountains . It is not noisy there and you have to be a vegetarian .", "A: Do you want to climb the mountain with us ?", "B: Does it have enough lodging ?", "A: No problem . The temple is quite large .", "B: There are many ancient pine trees there . It is especially quiet at night . It is wonderful to listen to the monks chanting while listening to the soothing sound of the winds in the pine trees .", "A: I'm getting a little excited now . What clothes should I wear ?", "B: Take some thick clothes with you . It is rather cold there at night . If you wear the T-shirt you're wearing now , you will become a ' popsicle ' .", "A: Anything else I should bring ?", "B: If you like taking pictures , you may bring a camera with you .", "A: Needless to say ." ]

[ "A:So , Lauren , I just wanted to talk to you quickly about our new customer support representative , Jason Huntley .", "B: Sure , what ' s up ?", "A: Basically , I ' Ve got a few concerns about him , and the bottom line is , I don ' t think he ' s a good fit for our company .", "B: Okay ... what makes you say that ? I thought you were pleased with his overall performance . Didn ' t you just tell me last week how impressed you were with his attitude ?", "A: Yeah , his attitude is great , but he ' s really unreliable.Sometimes he ' s really productive , but then other times ... take last Tuesday for instance , he was <MASK> late for our morning meeting !", "B: Well , I ' m sure he had a perfectly good reason ...", "A: But that ' s not the only thing ... you know , he really doesn ' t have the best work ethic , I ' m constantly catching him on MSN and Facebook when he should be talking to clients .", "B: Yeah , but come on , Geoff , as if you don ' t check Facebook at work . Look , you hired this guy , we ' Ve invested a lot of time and money in his training , so now it ' s up to you to coach him . Make it work , Geoff !", "A: Make it work , Geoff . You would say that , wouldn ' t you , he is your cousin.what a jerk , make me hire your stupid , useless , cousin ." ]

[ "A:Good morning . Ru Via Hotel , Room Reservation . Can I help you ?", "B: Yes . This is Peter calling from New York , I have to change the date of reservation .", "A: How and in whose name has the reservation been made ?", "B: By telephone and in my name .", "A: Please wait a moment . I'll check it in the computer . Thanks for your waiting . You've booked 10 standard rooms for trade negotiation for March 5th , 6th and 7th , is it correct ?", "B: Right , but the negotiation has been postponed until 5th to 7th of April . Do you think it's possible for us to change the reservation ?", "A: Let me check the reservation list . Fortunately , we have just 10 standard rooms available for <MASK> ." ]

[ "A:The channel boats are quite fast , aren't they ?", "B: Yes , very . They make the trip in about an hour .", "A: I hope we shan't have a rough passage .", "B: No , I hope not . I want to have a deck chair and enjoy the crossing .", "A: That's a good idea .", "B: The sea seems quite calm , so there will be no fear of seasickness . Are you seasick ?", "A: Yes , unfortunately . I'm very much subject to it .", "B: I'm not a very good sailor , either . My mother is a dreadfully poor sailor . In fact , she never takes a voyage unless she has to . I am better than that , and even on the Pacific . after <MASK> of it , I can still find my sea legs . Well , happily we shall have a smooth passage today .", "A: Yes , this little boat gets up a fine speed , and I think we'll soon get to the land .", "B: Yeah , I am of the same opinion ." ]

[ "A:Tell me something about yourself and your past .", "B: I was born and grew up in hebes Province . I moved to Beijing , where I started taking courses for my MBA . When I completed my degree , I was offered an opportunity working for a financial services company . I've worked there for eight years .", "A: What was the most significant project you've worked on ?", "B: I was assigned a project to design a 360 - degree performance system . It was a challenge for a person with a finance background . I met with the technical people and discussed the possibilities and obstacles . Based on that information , I selected a team and created a spreadsheet to manage the project . We got the project done on schedule . I was rewarded for outstanding results and was able to share the honors with the team .", "A: What finance experience makes you qualified for this position ?", "B: For the past <MASK> , I have been working in the banking industry . I have a solid understanding of accounting concepts , an analytical mind and a strong attention to detail . I've had a lot of customer service training and experience , and I have been told that I excel in this area .", "A: How would your coworkers evaluate you ?", "B: They'd say I was a handworker and a real team player .", "A: What are your salary expectations ?", "B: I really need more information about the job before we start to discuss salary . I'd like to postpone that decision until later ." ]

[ "A:What can I do for you ?", "B: My wife and I want to see the places of interest in Shenzhen , Guangzhou and Zhuhai . Can you arrange a tour for us ?", "A: How long would you like to stay In these cities ?", "B: Well , three days .", "A: There is a <MASK> package tour . You will have 3 full days in the cities . It is a general tour of the cities . The itinerary includes the places of interest such as Window of the World , China Folk Culture Village . Chen Clan Academy , Southern Yue Tomb , and Gongbei Market .", "B: That sounds good . How much is the tour ?", "A: 200 yuan for each person .", "B: What does it include ?", "A: It includes your air fare , your hotel accommodations and the meals .", "B: Could we have you make all the necessary plane , hotel , and tour reservations ?", "A: Yes . we could do that for you ." ]

[ "A:Room service.What can I do for you ?", "B: This is room 2012 . Where is my laundry ? You promised to send to me this morning .", "A: Well , let me check for you . I am sorry , sir . They mistook your order as a normal one.Actualty it's an express laundry , is that right ?", "B: Yes , I ordered the express service .", "A: Sir , we are terribly sorry for that.We will refund the charge and send your laundry to your room <MASK> . Is that all right ?", "B: That's fine ." ]

[ "A:Excuse me , can you tell me which is Bob Rice's office ?", "B: Sure . It's the third office down this hall . Are you looking for Bob ?", "A: Yes . He told me to come by this morning .", "B: I'm sorry , but he's not in the office now . Do you have an appointment ?", "A: An appointment ?", "B: Yes . What time did he expect you ?", "A: He said I should come by this morning . He didn't give me a time.He said I could come any time before noon .", "B: I see . He's usually here on Tuesday mornings ...", "A: Today is Tuesday .", "B: I know . He's usually here , but today he went out to a site on the east side .", "A: That's too bad . I need to discuss these plans with him .", "B: Why don't you make an appointment for later in the week ?", "A: Alright .", "B: He's here on Tuesdays , Wednesdays and Fridays . What day did you want to see him ?", "A: Friday is good .", "B: Morning or afternoon ?", "A: Morning .", "B: I can put you down for <MASK> . Is that alright ?", "A: Yes . My name is Laura Wills .", "B: Alright . I have you down for ten AM this Friday .", "A: Thank you .", "B: You are welcome ." ]

[ "A:Kate , will you please make ten copies of this report ?", "B: I'd like to , but the photocopier is out of order .", "A: Then use the xerox machine .", "B: It broke down one year ago .", "A: Oh , forget it then . Hey , I told you to put the files on the in tray , not on my desk .", "B: The pile is over ten feet high . I am afraid it will fall all over and bury you underneath it if I put this file on top of it .", "A: Very funny . What's wrong with you today ? You are my secretary and you are not supposed to talk to me in that tone of voice . Do you know that ?", "B: What do you expect ? I've been working for you for <MASK> , and you've never given me a holiday . I don't feel well today , because I have a terrible headache . I am not in the mood for being gentle and polite . If you can't stand it , it's your problem . I am not going to change , because I think it suits you best .", "A: Keep your voice down , Kate . I know you've had a hard day today , but you should at least show some respect for me . If you really don't feel well , go home . There isn't much work today anyway .", "B: I apologize for forgetting myself , but I do need some time off ." ]

[ "A:Come in , please .", "B: Good morning ! I am Anna Lu . I've come for an interview which was arranged .", "A: Oh , I see . I am Jack White , Personnel Manager . Take a seat , please .", "B: Glad to meet you , Mr . White .", "A: Miss Lu , have you got any experience in restaurant service ?", "B: Yes . Since I entered college , I have been working at a fast food restaurant as a part-time waitress .", "A: For how long ?", "B: 3 years .", "A: Our restaurant receives a lot of foreign customers . Can you serve them in English ?", "B: That's why I applied for this job . Now I am studying Hotel English in my college , and I am quite familiar with the western courtesy and restaurant etiquette . I am sure my public relation skills will leave a strong impression on your customers .", "A: You must know our working hours are very long and overtime work is frequent .", "B: I don't mind that .", "A: I think I will give you a <MASK> ' trial . The salary for this period is 800 yuan a month with no bonus . After that period if we both feel satisfied , a formal contract would be signed .", "B: When am I supposed to start working ?", "A: Next monday . Bring your resume and diploma with you .", "B: Yes , I will . Thank you , Mr . White . Goodbye !", "A: Goodbye !" ]

[ "A:Welcome to ABC electronics . First , let me go over what we do in the department during a typical workday .", "B: Ok . I understand that we basically work form 8: <MASK> with an hour-long lunch break from 12 to 1 , right ?", "A: That ' s right , although we do expect you to do a little overtime if there ' s something important to do . The lunch break is flexible . You can go a little earlier or a little later if you prefer .", "B: That ' s fine . Is it OK to have a coffee break during the working day ?", "A: Of course . The main thing is that all our work must be completed on schedule . We even allow our employee to go home early if they finish their work early .", "B: How often do you have meetings ?", "A: You should attend a department meeting every Monday morning . There are other meetings for people working together on certain projects.Department heads also attend an interdepartmental meeting each wee", "B: I ' Ve met some of my colleagues already . I ' m sure we ' ll get on well together .", "A: You are entitled to a company car . Have you seen it yet ?", "B: I was told to take a look at it this afternoon and take care of all the paperwork .", "A: Ok . This is your cubicle . At first , you ' ll be responsible to me . Later , you ' ll be working more independently .", "B: That ' s fine . I need to learn how you do things here first . Salaries are paid directly in to our bank account , aren ' t they ?", "A: That ' s right . Make sure you give the accounts department all your bank account details as soon as possible ." ]

[ "A:I should tell you that I'm checking out in about 30 minutes .", "B: I'm ready when you are , sir .", "A: Very good ! Now , it's still morning here in New York .", "B: You are so right , sir . The clock just struck nine .", "A: I'm going to spend some time exploring the city . What can I do with my luggage ?", "B: Sir , right here we have a storage site . Its only $ 5 an hour , but you need to leave a deposit .", "A: A deposit ? Isn't my luggage a deposit ?", "B: I'm sorry , sir , but it isn't . Your MasterCard or VISA will take care of things nicely .", "A: Okay . Let me think about this .", "B: Okay , sir . But don't take too long . You only have <MASK> ." ]

[ "A:I'll be checking out of the hotel in about 30 minutes .", "B: Thirty minutes or <MASK> , sir , it doesn't matter , I'm ready for you .", "A: Great ! As you know , however , the day in New York has hardly begun .", "B: There's nothing like getting an early start , sir .", "A: What can I do with my baggage while I visit a few more tourist spots ?", "B: You can leave your baggage in our storage space , with a deposit .", "A: Isn't my baggage enough of a deposit ?", "B: I wish it was , but it isn't . They will still want a credit card .", "A: It's always something , isn't it ? Let me think about this for a second .", "B: Don't forget that you have very little time , sir , before you have to check out ." ]

[ "A:Right , let me run through your options . You can go ahead and cash your undue Large-Amount Deposit Certificate if you really want to , but I'd recommend a Personal Durable Commodities Loan .", "B: OK , what does that entail ?", "A: It's not too much trouble to do it this way and remember , your certificate is due in 2 months . If you can hold on to it , it'll be much better for your finances .", "B: Yes , it does seem a little silly to cash it now . I'll probably need about 25,000 RIB . Will that be a problem ?", "A: Not at all , Mr Zu . As the certificate is due in <MASK> , you can get the loan on mortgage of that certificate .", "B: I'm glad you thought of this . I'd have just gone ahead and cashed it ! And I suppose I can use the money from the certificate to pay back this Personal Durable Commodities Loan and I won't lose any interest , right ?", "A: Exactly right . If you'd like to go ahead , I can process that for you now , Mr Zu .", "B: Absolutely , Jenny . Thanks very much , I think you've saved me quite a lot of money today ." ]

[ "A:Mr . Brown , I'd like to talk with you about something that is getting to be a problem . I'd like , if possible , to see it settled at this meeting .", "B: What is it , Mrs . Wang ?", "A: It's about the quality of 300 cartons of dried mushrooms . They reached us <MASK> , and were immediately examined after they arrived . To our astonishment , about 20 % of them were moldy and in many cartons there were even small brownish bugs crawling in and out of the half eaten mushrooms . We can't accept them in this state . They are unfit for human consumption . And the Medical Officer of Health has issued a Stop Notice on them .", "B: Is that so ? So far we haven't had any complaint of this kind . Our mushrooms have enjoyed a good reputation for their superior quality for years . We are really at a loss to understand why your lot was found moldy and wormeaten . Have you any evidence ?", "A: Certainly . Here's a survey report by a well-known lab in London , whose testimony is absolutely reliable .", "B: Though everything may be as you say , there are many factors involved . What's more , your surveyors have not mentioned any cause for the damage .", "A: The mushrooms were packed in small one pound plastic bags , sixty of these bags to a carton . It is stated on the surveyor ? s report that external conditions of goods at the time of survey are all sound and intact . So it is obvious the cause of the damage is that the mushrooms were not completely dried before packing .", "B: As you know , before shipment , the Commodity InspectionBureau inspected the goods in question . They concluded that the goods were well dehydrated from fresh and choice material and up to standard for export .", "A: I think the Inspection Bureau at your end , when effecting inspection , only selected a few package at random these happened to be up to the standard . The part that was not dried properly , most probably , escaped their attention . As the amount in question is only 20 % of the whole shipment , I think it is only reasonable that you should compensate us for the loss .", "B: The inspection certificate , which is based on a random selection of 20 % of the consignment as we've agreed on beforehand , is considered final and binding upon both parties . We do not accept any claims for compensation for loss incurred in transit , because you bought the goods F . O . B . Houston and on shipping quality , not on landed quality . Your claim , in our opinion , should be referred to the insurance company , as the mishap occurred after shipment .", "A: We've already got in touch with the underwriter . But they have refused to accept any liability . They attributed the accident to the effects of dampness during the long sea voyage .", "B: That's a matter over which we could exercise no control , then . I'm afraid I have to insist that you approach the insurance company for settlement , that is , if you have covered this risk in your coverage .", "A: To my regret , we failed to cover contamination . This is an unfortunate oversight on our part and a lesson to us .", "B: Otherwise the insurance company would no doubt have entertained your case .", "A: Well , live and learn . It seems we'll have to waive the claim ." ]

[ "A:how long will it take us to drive to London ?", "B: I think it ' s a distance of 180 kilometers from here to London , so it should be a two-hour drive on the motorway .", "A: that ' s unless there is a traffic jam . It could take three hours .", "B: you ' re right . We will be able to travel at high speeds at the beginning and end of the journey , because we will be in built-up areas .", "A: so , shall we allow <MASK> to cover the distance ?", "B: ok . You haven ' t seen my company car , have you ?", "A: no . let me take a look ... it ' s longer than my car .", "B: I think it ' s over five meters long . I can ' t remember exactly . It has a maximum speed of over 200 kilometers an hour .", "A: wow ! That ' s fast ! I don ' t think we will be traveling that fast on the motorway .", "B: we can ' t . if we went that fast , we would break the speed limit ." ]

[ "A:Hello.Is this room service ?", "B: Yes.May I help you ?", "A: This is room 1425.We asked for the room service an hour ago .", "B: We're very sorry to cause you a lot of inconvenience .", "A: What's the matter ?", "B: We're rather busy right now.It will take another 15 minutes .", "A: Is it really going to take that long ? Will you rush the order ?", "B: I'm afraid it would take <MASK> at most .", "A: Ah , well , we have no choice ." ]

[ "A:I really hope to reach an agreement with you today that is suitable and beneficial for us both . I've thought through a lot of these details , and I hope we can have a chance to discuss them and resolve any differences this afternoon .", "B: Let's get start . What kinds of things do you have in mind ? If you let us know the requirements you have from the very beginning , we can work through each one until we can come to an agreement .", "A: Firstly , we'd like to discuss a discounted price . If you can give us a discount of 7 % on the high volumes orders , we can pay in 60 days .", "B: Huh ... I think 7 % is little high that might be hard to do . How about this ? We'll give you a discount of 4 % , but you can have 90 days credits .", "A: Well , that might be acceptable , if you handle the insurance fees .", "B: No , you have to take care of the insurance . But we are willing to pay the half transport . Can you accept that ?", "A: We cover the insurance and half the transport fee , and only have a discount of 4 % .", "B: But you'll have <MASK> to pay your bill and I'll tell you what ... I'll also throw in the discount of 10 % on your up front deposit .", "A: Done ..." ]

[ "A:Mrs . Miller , you are an old friend of ours . In order to encourage future business and as a gesture of friendship , we are prepared to cut our price by 5 % . Will that satisfy you ?", "B: That's great . Thank you for making this concession . I accept .", "A: Now I repeat , 5,000 transistor sets , specifications as shown in our catalogue at $ 20 each C . I . F . Los Angeles .", "B: Good . Now that the price is decided on , we can discuss the packaging .", "A: As to packaging , we'll pack them two dozens to one carton , gross weight about 25 kilos a carton .", "B: Carton ?", "A: Yes , corrugated cardboard boxes .", "B: Could you use wooden cases instead ?", "A: Why use wooden cases ?", "B: I'm afraid the cardboard boxes are not strong enough for ocean transportation .", "A: Cartons are comparatively light , and there fore easy to handle . They'll not be stowed away with the heavy cargo . Besides , we'll reinforce the cartons with metal straps .", "B: All right . Carton or no carton , the packaging must be waterproof as well as strong enough to stand shock and rough handling .", "A: You needn't worry about that . Cartons are extensively used in our shipments to foreign countries and there have never been complaints from our clients . Now , as regards payment , we have agreed to use dollars , am I right ?", "B: That's right . As soon as I get home , I'll see about the opening of the letter of credit .", "A: Please open the letter of credit <MASK> before the date of delivery so that we'll have enough time to make all the necessary arrangements . Another thing , the L / C should be valid until the 15th day after shipment .", "B: No problem . That can be done . I understand you'll ship the goods before the end of May ?", "A: Right . We'll ship the goods according to the agreed time schedule . Last , but not least , the inspection is to be carried out by Houston Commodities Inspection Bureau , which is final and binding on both parties .", "B: Yes , we agreed to that . We have great confidence in your inspection institution . Through years of dealing with you , we've convinced of your commercial integrity .", "A: Thank you . You can rest assured that we'll do everything possible to prevent de festive commodities from going abroad . However , if there should be any disputes , we wish to have them settled through friendly discussions .", "B: Exactly . That's what we have done in the past .", "A: Well , it seems we have covered everything . We'll have the contract ready in a couple of days .", "B: Can you speed it up and let me have it today ? I'm leaving tomorrow . I've been here for almost a month now , you see . My corporation is urging me to return . I've booked the ticket for tomorrow afternoon's flight at 3 .", "A: Let me see . If we can't get the contract ready by then , we'll send it to you by airmail for your signature .", "B: That's fine too ." ]

[ "A:I'm free on Sunday . I'd like to take a look in Beijing City , could you tell me where to go ?", "B: Sure , no problem . I'll ring to have a city tour.on sunday morning we can go to the Great Wall , then we can go to the summer palace in the afternoon . In the evening we can have typical dinner in restaurant in Beijing . Quanjude , a restaurant serving roast ducks . However if you don't like above trips , we can go some famous places outside of Beijing .", "A: Any place will be fine . you make the decision .", "B: What time shall we start ?", "A: I will pick you up at your hotel at <MASK> .", "B: Ok , then see you in sunday morning ." ]

[ "A:Do you have any direct flights to Toronto ?", "B: Sorry , we don't . But I think you can fly on Northwest Airlines to Berlin and then have a connecting flight on Canada Airline to Toronto . And it is the most economical flight , just 1,900 dollars .", "A: When does the flight depart ?", "B: At 8 am . By the way , it also makes a refueling stop .", "A: How long is the layover ?", "B: Less than one hour .", "A: And how long do I have to stay in Berlin for the connecting flight ?", "B: Not so long , just one hour .", "A: So the time for the total journey is about ... ?", "B: <MASK> .", "A: Let me count . Ok , it works out for my schedule . Thanks a lot !", "B: You are welcome !" ]

[ "A:Good morning . I ' d like to ask some questions about your insurance policies .", "B: Of course . Please sit down . How can I help you ?", "A: I bought a house recently and would like to insure it and its content .", "B: I see . Here ' s a pamphlet about our home insurance policy . We ' Ve named our policy ” umbrella ” . May I ask how much you paid for your home and where you live ? These are the two main thing that decide how much your premiums are .", "A: I understand . I live in the Oakfield area and paid $ 100,000 for my home .", "B: Let me just check that on my computer . Oakfield is a low risk area , so your premiums will probably be around $ 100 a month . The other thing to take into account is deductibles .", "A: In this pamphlet it says that the minimum amount for deductibles is $ 2000 . what does that mean exactly ?", "B: It means That the first $ 2000 of any claim you make must be paid by you . The insurance policy covers any amount above that , up to the agreed limit .", "A: Oh , I see . That ' s fine . What is the advantage of having higher deductibles ?", "B: If you have higher deductibles , your premium are lower , because you will pay more of the claim and we will pay less .", "A: It seems that I should do some calculations before deciding . I presume that the insurance period can be for as long as we agree .", "B: We initially sign <MASK> policies with our policyholders . These are renewable after the first year .", "A: If I have a claim , how long does it take to make a settlement ? I ' Ve heard that with some insurance companies , it can take months .", "B: That is of great concern to out clients . We aim to satisfy all claims within a month , but we can ' t guarantee that" ]

[ "A:Hello , Sir , may I help you ?", "B: Yes . I would like some information for requesting a loan .", "A: Very well , here are the general terms of our loan policies . We pride ourselves in having the lowest interest rate in the country for personal loans .", "B: I see . So let me get this straight . If I borrow let ' s say , ten thousand dollars , how much will I have to pay each month ?", "A: It depends on how long you take to pay it back . If we lend you ten thousand dollars at an annual interest rate of ten percent for <MASK> , you would have to pay each month a portion of the loan which is called the principal and another small portion of the annual interest rate . This of course is considering that you don ' t default on a payment !", "B: It sounds good but , there is just one problem . I have a terrible credit score .", "A: That is a very serious problem you see , the bank must assess your personal information , past loans , assets and any other relevant information such as your credit score in order to approve your loan .", "B: You know what ? I don ' t really need the money . Thanks anyways !" ]

[ "A:Have you had a chance to look over the contract ?", "B: Yes . I've read it carefully .", "A: And do you have any questions ?", "B: No . But the contract stipulates that I will teach 22 hours a week.Will you have thatmany classes for me right away ?", "A: No , probably not . For the first two weeks you may teach 10 or 15 hours .", "B: But my salary will be 1100 dollars a month.Will you pay me that much for the first month ? Because , I mean , I won't be working so many hours .", "A: I understand . That's why I didn't write the date on the contract.For the first two weeks , we will pay you according to the hours you teach.When you have <MASK> of classes , then the contract will take effect.Is that alright with you ?", "B: Oh , so I don't sign the contract today . Is that right ?", "A: I don't want you to misunderstand , Miss Briggs.We are very serious about hiring you . We want you to teach for us.We usually do contracts this way because it is more convenient .", "B: I can accept that .", "A: Good . And your benefits will begin immediately .", "B: Even my health insurance ?", "A: Yes . We will apply for your health insurance tomorrow.And your free membership in the club starts today if you like .", "B: I have a few questions about the free membership .", "A: What would you like to know ?", "B: Is my membership the same as paying club members ? I mean , can I get discounts at club hotels ?", "A: Absolutely . The only difference is in the restaurant and bar vouchers .", "B: What are bar vouchers ?", "A: Paying club members get around 300 dollars a year in restaurant vouchers.The vouchers can be used in the restaurant or the lounge.But we don't offer vouchers to employees .", "B: But according to the contract , employees get a discount in the restaurant .", "A: That's right . So in a way , it is cheaper for you than for the members.You get more benefits than they do .", "B: So , for now , you want me to keep a copy of the contract.But we won't sign it yet . That right ?", "A: Yes . I've prepared the contract just so that you understand everything.So that you understand the terms .", "B: I understand.And according to the terms on the contract , I am happy to accept this job . I look forward to it .", "A: I'm very pleased . We look forward to having you here , Miss Briggs ." ]

[ "A:Hello , Is this room service ?", "B: Yes , May I help you ?", "A: This is the room 1425 , we asked for the room service an hour ago .", "B: we are very sorry to cause you a lot of inconvenience .", "A: What's the matter ?", "B: We're rather busy right now . It will take another 15minutes", "A: Is it really going to take that long , will you rush the order ?", "B: I'm afraid it will take <MASK> at most .", "A: ha , well , we have no choice ." ]

[ "A:May we see the wine list please ?", "B: Sure . Our special wine today is a <MASK> Chardonnay .", "A: That sounds pretty good ! How much is it ?", "B: It's $ 4.25 cents by the glass . The whole bottle is $ 22.5 .", "A: I'd like a bottle please .", "B: I'll need to see your ID please .", "A: Here you go .", "B: Sorry about the inconvenience , you look so young . I had make sure you are over 21 years old ." ]

[ "A:What's the matter with me , Doctor ? I feel so tired these days .", "B: Is your blood pressure , I'm afraid . It's far too high .", "A: And what's the cause of that ?", "B: Overwork-amongst other things . You can't work <MASK> a day . You ' Ve got to slow down .", "A: But I can't just slow down .", "B: You've got to , I'm afraid . And look at this . You weigh 200 stones . That's too much for a man of your size .", "A: You mean I've got to lose weight ?", "B: Yes . You've got to cut down on bread and potatoes and take more exercise ." ]

[ "A:Can you tell me what's included in your warranty ?", "B: Certainly . The product has a two-year guarantee . If it breaks down during that period we offer a replacement unit completely free of charge . Our products are very reliable but we recommend you take out an extended warranty . This covers you for a further <MASK> .", "A: I see . What does that include ?", "B: It covers all parts and labour , except for normal wear and tear of course .", "A: What sort of response time do you guarantee ?", "B: Our engineers are on call 24 hours a day . We guarantee someone will be with you within four hours , but in practice it's often much sooner .", "A: Are there any exclusions ?", "B: Not really . It's a very comprehensive warranty . I ' ll put a copy in the post to you and you can read through the small print ." ]

[ "A:What do you do besides work and watching TV ?", "B: When I have some time , I like to exercise .", "A: Do you go jogging or do you go to a health club ?", "B: I joined Samsung Health Club a couple of months ago .", "A: How do you exercise ?", "B: I usually spend <MASK> on the bicycle for the Carpio , and then I lift weight for about 45 minutes .", "A: How often do you go ?", "B: I want to go four times a week , but I'm too lazy . Last week , I only went to workout once ." ]

[ "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 <MASK> .", "A: Do you think you could finish it in three days ?", "B: No problem , sir . But it will cost you extra ." ]

[ "A:What kind of lease is it ?", "B: It's a one-year lease .", "A: Can I have a month-to-month lease ? I only want to rent the apartment for <MASK> .", "B: No , all the leases are for one year . We don't have month-to-month leases .", "A: Well , then I don't think this would be a good apartment for me . Thank you anyway .", "B: You're welcome ." ]

[ "A:In 1986 , a New Zealander Hackett popularized Bungee as a commercialized sport of mass entertainment . This sport is very challenging . It is a test of people's psychological ability of endurance . Especially when descending , as if they are watching a fast forward tape and when they bounce back , they sway around . The timid people will shrink back at the sight of it . Even if they jump off , they find it hard to avoid screaming with closed eyes . No wonder people give the title ' brave ' to anyone who jumps off .", "B: You see , the bungee participants take a deep breath when they stand at the starting spot and then , like diving , their heads are over heels and they jump off into the realm of the combination of heaven and earth . The wind roars at their ears and their bodies rapidly descend . They do not even have enough time to do several gymnastic movements and they are rebounded to the upper air by the cord .", "A: Entrusting life to the care of a rope indeed requires infinite courage .", "B: A young French fellow recalled his first bungee experience and said , \" When I fastened the cord and walked to the platform , I was extremely nervous . When I looked down , I was nervous even more . If the cord had broken , I would be knocked to ' bakemeat ' . However , I knew my worries were unwanted . I was afraid if I retreated others might say something about me . I had to harden my heart and impose my head downward . I only felt wind wiring at my ears . My body rapidly descended . I thought that after only seven or <MASK> I was rebounded to upper air by the cord . In fact it was 30 seconds . Maybe because of my nervousness , I only felt seven or eight seconds . When rebounding to the high altitude , I felt a sudden sense of relief . I did not feel nervous very much , but very comfortable . \"", "A: It is hard to come by in life that you experience this kind of ' comfortable '" ]

[ "A:In <MASK> , a New Zealander Hackett popularized Bungee as a commercialized sport of mass entertainment . This sport is very challenging . It is a test of people's psychological ability of endurance . Especially when descending , as if they are watching a fast forward tape and when they bounce back , they sway around . The timid people will shrink back at the sight of it . Even if they jump off , they find it hard to avoid screaming with closed eyes . No wonder people give the title ' brave ' to anyone who jumps off .", "B: You see , the bungee participants take a deep breath when they stand at the starting spot and then , like diving , their heads are over heels and they jump off into the realm of the combination of heaven and earth . The wind roars at their ears and their bodies rapidly descend . They do not even have enough time to do several gymnastic movements and they are rebounded to the upper air by the cord .", "A: Entrusting life to the care of a rope indeed requires infinite courage .", "B: A young French fellow recalled his first bungee experience and said , \" When I fastened the cord and walked to the platform , I was extremely nervous . When I looked down , I was nervous even more . If the cord had broken , I would be knocked to ' bakemeat ' . However , I knew my worries were unwanted . I was afraid if I retreated others might say something about me . I had to harden my heart and impose my head downward . I only felt wind wiring at my ears . My body rapidly descended . I thought that after only seven or eight seconds I was rebounded to upper air by the cord . In fact it was 30 seconds . Maybe because of my nervousness , I only felt seven or eight seconds . When rebounding to the high altitude , I felt a sudden sense of relief . I did not feel nervous very much , but very comfortable . \"", "A: It is hard to come by in life that you experience this kind of ' comfortable '" ]

[ "A:Why should I buy this MD player ?", "B: Well , it has a lithium battery that lasts for 24 hours and it has a <MASK> anti-skip mode for when you're playing sports .", "A: What else ?", "B: Using MP3 mode , you can download about 10 hours of music from either your CD player , or your computer's hard disk onto one mini-disk .", "A: But how's the sound quality ?", "B: You can choose from several play modes , or you can use the full-spectrum equalization , 3 D mode and Mega Bass features . We rec-ommend using it with the studio monitor headphones .", "A: Is that it ?", "B: It's ultra-compact , it has a brushed , titanium metal body and a rubber shock-proof , weather-proof case with a belt clip ." ]

[ "A:Guess what , Gilly ? I won both bids .", "B: Good for you . Did you use Paypal ?", "A: Yeah . It was so easy and super-fast , once I figured it out .", "B: That's the beauty of it , and the danger .", "A: I should get the items within a week . But in the meantime I'm bidding on a digital video camera .", "B: How much ?", "A: Thirty U . S . dollars ... and it's only been used for <MASK> .", "B: Mmmm , sounds like risky business . Good luck ." ]

[ "A:Let me get the keys and we ' ll go to look at it .", "B: Okay .", "A: It ' s the one you like .", "B: Wow ! It ' s really good for me , especially the living room . It is big enough to put all my stuff there . It ' s a deal ! I ' ll rent this one .", "A: Okay . Now we need you to fill a form with your personal information . We need information like social insurance number ( Social security number in the US ) , your address , phone number , etc . We also need a security deposit of $ 200 . And you have to pay two months ' rent in advance for renting the first time . If there ' s nothing damaged , we ' ll give you back <MASK> ' s rent when you move out . You ' ll be responsible for all the utilities . Do you want to sign a lease today ?", "B: Sure !", "A: Oh , one more thing I forgot . You must let us know two months in advance if you want to stop renting within the contract . Otherwise , you can ' t get your deposit back .", "B: Okay . Thank you for your reminder .", "A: You ' re welcome . Be sure to get the keys one day before you move in .", "B: Thank you again ." ]

[ "A:Your English has really improved in <MASK> you've been here , too .", "B: Do you have to work late at the computer company again tonight ?", "A: No , I'm going to leave the office early today . My annual medical check-up is this afternoon .", "B: How much longer will Mr . Schmidt be up in the mountains ?", "A: He's on a weeklong meditation retreat and won't be back until this weekend ." ]

[ "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'll be taught all the necessary techniques to use these equipments and achieve your goal .", "B: Sounds pretty good . How much do you charge ?", "A: That depends . We offer membership for one month , half a year and <MASK> .", "B: Perhaps one month . 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: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'll be taught all the necessary techniques to use these equipments and achieve your goal .", "B: Sounds pretty good . How much do you charge ?", "A: That depends . We offer membership for <MASK> , half a year and one year .", "B: Perhaps one month . 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:Hello . My name ' s Linda Brown . What can I do for you today ?", "B: Hi . I ' m Tom Peterson . I ' m looking for a one-bedroom apartment .", "A: Certainly . First , I would like to ask you some questions to identify your needs before I show you what we have .", "B: That ' s fine .", "A: What price range are you interested in ?", "B: Well , between $ 350-400 a month .", "A: Okay . Do you have a special location in mind ?", "B: I ' d like to live somewhere near the university , or at least on a bus line .", "A: When would you like to move in ?", "B: As soon as possible .", "A: How about the end of this month ?", "B: Fine .", "A: Are there any special features that you would like to have , such as , a dishwasher , a balcony , a swimming pool , central air conditionining , etc . ?", "B: I would like to have a dishwasher and central air conditioning .", "A: Okay . Here are the photos of the apartments that fit your preferences .", "B: Thank you . This one looks nice . Is it near the university ?", "A: Yes . It ' s only <MASK> walk from the campus .", "B: That ' s good . I ' d like to see it ." ]

[ "A:Hello , Doctor .", "B: Well , What seems to be the trouble , Mr . Williams ?", "A: It's nothing serious actually , doctor . It ' s ... Well , I get tired very easily recently , and I often doze off during meetings , office hours and sometimes even while I'm dining .", "B: How long has this been going on ?", "A: About two months . I didn't pay much attention to it in the beginning , but you see , I got fired this morning . I dozed off while we were having an important meeting , right in front of the boss . I was very embarrassed .", "B: How was your appetite ?", "A: Pretty good , I'd say .", "B: You haven't lost any weight , have you ?", "A: No , doctor . I've actually put on two pounds .", "B: Unbutton your shirt , please .", "A: Well , doctor ?", "B: You'll have to have some laboratory examinations to know for sure .", "A: What examinations ?", "B: A blood test and during test . You can come back next week , say <MASK> to see the results ." ]

[ "A:Good morning . This is Apple Corporation . May I speak to Ballam ?", "B: Speaking .", "A: I ' m calling to offer you the position of computer engineer .", "B: May I ask how much I can get every month ?", "A: Your starting salary is 3 , 000 yuan a month , but if you work well we will put you on our regular staff after <MASK> time and your salary will be raised to 5,000 yuan a month .", "B: I thought the starting salary is too low .", "A: What is the lowest salary you may consider ?", "B: I hope to make 4,000 yuan a month for supporting my family .", "A: That ' s all right . We will pay you 4 , 000 yuan a month for supporting your family . Would you like to start on next Monday ?", "B: No problem . Thank you for hiring me , I am very proud to be employed by your company and I will come in at eight o ' clock sharp Monday ." ]

[ "A:Let me get the keys and we ' ll go to look at it .", "B: Okay .", "A: It ' s the one you like .", "B: Wow ! It ' s really good for me , especially the living room . It is big enough to put all my stuff there . It ' s a deal ! I ' ll rent this one .", "A: Okay . Now we need you to fill a form with your personal information . We need information like social insurance number ( Social security number in the US ) , your address , phone number , etc . We also need a security deposit of $ 200 . And you have to pay two months ' rent in advance for renting the first time . If there ' s nothing damaged , we ' ll give you back one month ' s rent when you move out . You ' ll be responsible for all the utilities . Do you want to sign a lease today ?", "B: Sure !", "A: Oh , one more thing I forgot . You must let us know two months in advance if you want to stop renting within the contract . Otherwise , you can ' t get your deposit back .", "B: Okay . Thank you for your reminder .", "A: You ' re welcome . Be sure to get the keys <MASK> before you move in .", "B: Thank you again ." ]

[ "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 <MASK> .", "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 two minutes drive .", "A: You have to call the office first .", "B: All right . Thank you very much for your help .", "A: My pleasure ." ]

[ "A:Fred , we're gonna have a meeting after half an hour . Have you got it ?", "B: Is that true ? I can't believe it . There are always some meetings in this company .", "A: Hush ! The wall has ears , you know .", "B: But , my overwork has not done yet . And it is driving me crazy .", "A: My boy . I give you my sympathy to you . However , this meeting is said to be extremely important , so we have to attend it .", "B: What's the meeting for ?", "A: It is to give honors and promotions to some colleagues who made outstanding performance last year .", "B: I will be there after <MASK> ." ]

[ "A:May we see the wine list please ?", "B: Sure . Our special wine today is a 1989 Chardonnay .", "A: That sounds pretty good ! How much is it ?", "B: It's $ 4.25 cents by the glass . The whole bottle is $ 22.5 .", "A: I'd like a bottle please .", "B: I'll need to see your ID please .", "A: Here you go .", "B: Sorry about the inconvenience , you look so young . I had make sure you are over <MASK> ." ]

[ "A:Bruno Bistro , how may I help you ?", "B: Yes , hello , I would like to make a reservation please .", "A: Certainly sir , For which day and time please ?", "B: Tonight at seven .", "A: I'm sorry sir , but we are fully booked tonight until eight .", "B: In that case , <MASK> is fine .", "A: Very well , and how many people will attend tonight ?", "B: Four people .", "A: Lastly , may I please know what name I should make the reservation under ?", "B: Mark ." ]

[ "A:Madam , is everything set up for your trip ?", "B: Not yet . I seem to move my house to that place . You don't know how tight the schedule is for this trip .", "A: You will be busier , right ?", "B: Correct ! I have <MASK> visit to Shanghai on December 10th .", "A: That will be gorgeous !", "B: I would like a single room with a bath for two nights . Can you help me to reserve a hotel room for me ?", "A: Yes , Madam ." ]

[ "A:Thank you for your interest in this job . You'll be hearing from us . Send the next applicant in on your way out , please .", "B: Thank you very much for offering me this opportunity .", "A: It has been pleasant talking with you .", "B: I have enjoyed talking with you too . Thank you .", "A: May I call you at your home about our final decision ?", "B: Yes , please . My telephone number is 367 - 1314 . You can call me between four and <MASK> .", "A: We'll get in touch with you by next Wednesday . Thank you for your interest in this job .", "B: Thank you for your interview ." ]

[ "A:I will be accompanying you on your tour today to visit our company . This is the assembly line . These drawings on the wall are process sheets . They describe clearly how each process goes on to the next step .", "B: How many workers are there on the lines ?", "A: About 200 . They can assemble at least 3,000 computers every day .", "B: Oh , it's highly efficient .", "A: Yes , since I came to this company , I was told that high efficiency is essential for the further development .", "B: How do you control the quality of the products ?", "A: Well , all products have to go through five checks in the whole process . We believe that the quality is the soul of an enterprise . There fore , we always put quality as the first consideration .", "B: Yes , quality is even more than the quantity .", "A: Mr . Chandler , this way please . I will show you a <MASK> multivision about the history of our company ." ]

[ "A:What is your salary now ?", "B: My present pay is RIB 3 , 000 yuan each month .", "A: What's your expected salary ?", "B: What is important to me is the job and the people who I will be working with , so regarding salary , I leave it to you and I am sure that you will make me a fair offer .", "A: I can offer you 5 , 000 yuan per month . Raises are given after <MASK> ' probation period according to your performance . Is this satisfactory ?", "B: Yes , it is quite satisfactory . I accept it .", "A: Any question about the work ?", "B: To whom should I report ?", "A: The general manager of your section .", "B: What are the benefits ?", "A: We'll offer that on holidays .", "B: I would like to know if there would be any opportunity to work abroad in the future ?", "A: Yes , we have inspection abroad .", "B: Thank you . Then I think it's time for us to sign a letter of intent .", "A: Okay ." ]

[ "A:I'm so hungry ! I haven't late eaten all day !", "B: Take your mind off it . Look , Crys.This magazine is on China's top ten beauties !", "A: They're all so thin ! Her cheekbones are great .", "B: She doesn't have an ounce of fat on her face .", "A: The mag says she's 165 centimeters tall and 38 kilos . If only we could be that thin then ...", "B: Not even drinking milk for <MASK> would get us like that .", "A: Oh , bathroom blues .", "B: Look at this girl's gray dress .", "A: I went to try it on yesterday , but it only came in extra small .", "B: Last time I wore extra small was when I was in fifth grade .", "A: ( Weigh herself ) Hey , I lost a kilo in a week with my all-fruit diet . If I keep going , I can wear that dress next month .", "B: So why are you dieting this time anyway ? Another guy ?", "A: Dieting . It's the price we pay to make men notice us .", "B: The girls in this magazine are so slender .", "A: They're also way younger than us .", "B: True.You know , I First started dieting when I was ten .", "A: You never worked out ?", "B: Oh , no . Too much work . I hate to sweat . It's so gross ." ]

[ "A:What are we going to do ? I can't get the car out of this ditch . I'm stuck !", "B: I'm worried , Tom . I haven't seen any other cars for almost an hour .", "A: I know . This is terrible . What can we do ? This snow doesn't stop falling !", "B: I told you we should have stayed in town today.The weather report said 100 percent chance of snow.Why did you want to come up here ?", "A: I wanted to show you the cabin . We only had another half-hour to go .", "B: Well , now we're stuck . What can we do ?", "A: I don't know .", "B: I've heard that when this happens , it's important to save energy .", "A: What do you mean ?", "B: We're stranded here , Tom . We may be here a long time.We need to conserve the gas in the car . The car's energy is what will keep us warm .", "A: I have plenty of gas .", "B: Yes , but the gas and the battery both have to stay working.We can't just let the car run and run.If we do , it will die soon . Then we'll freeze .", "A: So what can we do ?", "B: Turn the lights off.Then , run the car and the heater only <MASK> every hour.That will conserve the heat as long as possible .", "A: Alright . That's a good idea .", "B: I wish we hadn't come up here . Now we'll probably be here for days .", "A: Days ?", "B: Yes , it happens.That is what happens in big snowstorms . People get stranded for days .", "A: Oh , my God ! It's good we have food .", "B: Probably we'll survive.But turn the car off for about forty-five minutes . Then we'll turn it on again ." ]

[ "A:All right . I want to bring everybody back on this subject . When can we start working on this ?", "B: Well , we could probably get started with a preparatory meeting this afternoon at 2:00 .", "A: I tell you what , 2:00 is not available for me , but you can get started and I'll come by at around 3:00", "B: That's fine with me . How much time are we going to have to work on this ?", "A: Perhaps <MASK> , I'm not sure ." ]

[ "A:Who's in charge of the construction project ?", "B: We've taken on a civil engineer on a <MASK> temporary contract . He'll oversee the whole project . In fact we're having a project meeting at 3 p . m this afternoon allocate responsibilities and finalise the time schedule . Why don't you join us ?", "A: I can ' t I'm afraid . I've got another meeting scheduled for 2:30 p . m ." ]

[ "A:Good morning ! May I help you ?", "B: Yes . My wife and I are interested in renting a house for the summer .", "A: Do you want a furnished house or an unfurnished one ?", "B: Furnished .", "A: Very well . How long do you want the house ? All summer ?", "B: No , not all summer . Just for six weeks .", "A: I'm afraid I can only rent it for <MASK> .", "B: My holiday is only six weeks , but I think my brother and his family would take it for the other two weeks . Is the house in good condition ?", "A: Yes , it is . It was just painted and it has all the modern conveniences ." ]

[ "A:What do you do ?", "B: I'm an apprentice with a local engineering firm . My training lasts for <MASK> . Two days a week I study Engineering at a local college . If I pass all my exams , I hope the company will take me on as an engineer ." ]

[ "A:How much will my pay be , if you don ' t mind my asking ?", "B: We would like to start you off at 1,500 yuan a month , not including bonus and overtime pay . We don ' t give bonus every month , but we offer a semi-annual bonus . And you will receive <MASK> paid vacation a year , as well . Does it suit you ?", "A: Yes , thank you . May I ask for an apartment ?", "B: No problem . We'll supply you with an apartment of two bedrooms and a living room ." ]

[ "A:What's for dinner ?", "B: Leftovers .", "A: What ? Leftovers of what and from when ?", "B: From last night ! I took the left over turkey , mixed it with some diced peppers and onions , added a little bit of mayonnaise and made some sandwiches !", "A: Isn't that dangerous though ? I mean bacteria and germs reproducing on food that was left out or re-heated ?", "B: Well , I didn't leave the turkey out at room temperature for more than a an hour and I refrigerated it soon after we finished eating . Also , when reheating , I put it in the oven for <MASK> at one hundred degrees Celsius .", "A: Well OK , I am just afraid of getting food poisoning .", "B: Don't worry about it ! Making a new meal out of leftovers is almost an art ! Not only do you save money , but you also get to be creative and have something different to eat !" ]

[ "A:What sort of salary did you get at your previous job ?", "B: Well , I got $ 3,000 per month .", "A: I see . I am sure we can offer you $ 3 , 500 at the beginning . Would that be satisfactory ?", "B: Yes , I think so . That would be more than I have wished .", "A: Good . We also have health insurance , bonus and paid vacation . When can you begin to work ?", "B: What about early next week ?", "A: Good . Please come in on Monday . Working hours are from eight to four-thirty . Lunch is <MASK> .", "B: Yes , sir ." ]

[ "A:Hello Mrs Parker , how have you been ?", "B: Hello Dr Peters . Just fine thank you . Ricky and I are here for his vaccines .", "A: Very well . Let's see , according to his vaccination record , Ricky has received his Polio , Tetanus and Hepatitis B shots . He is <MASK> , so he is due for Hepatitis A , Chickenpox and Measles shots .", "B: What about Rubella and Mumps ?", "A: Well , I can only give him these for now , and after a couple of weeks I can administer the rest .", "B: OK , great . Doctor , I think I also may need a Tetanus booster . Last time I got it was maybe fifteen years ago !", "A: We will check our records and I'll have the nurse administer and the booster as well . Now , please hold Ricky's arm tight , this may sting a little ." ]

[ "A:How about this floor lamp ?", "B: Fine , just get it ! We have been shopping for furniture for <MASK> ! I ' m so tired !", "A: We still need to find an armoire and a dresser .", "B: Fine ! I am going to go home and drop off this nightstand , coffee table and love seat while you look for the rest of the things .", "A: Great ! Pick me up in about an hour because I think I ' ll also get a bean bag and a dining set .", "B: While you are at it can you pick out a nice recliner ? I really want one so I can watch TV .", "A: Recliner ? In my beautifully decorated living room ? I don ' t think so !", "B: How about this floor lamp ?", "A: Fine , just get it ! We have been shopping for furniture for five hours ! I ' m so tired !", "B: We still need to find an armoire and a dresser .", "A: Fine ! I am going to go home and drop off this nightstand , coffee table and love seat while you look for the rest of the things .", "B: Great ! Pick me up in about an hour because I think I ' ll also get a bean bag and a dining set .", "A: While you are at it can you pick out a nice recliner ? I really want one so I can watch TV .", "B: Recliner ? In my beautifully decorated living room ? I don ' t think so !" ]

[ "A:Today I want to invite you to talk about insurance you ' re interested in .", "B: Thank you . I wonder whether I can enjoy the life insurance and health insurance .", "A: Of course . A two-week paid vacation a year , a <MASK> workweek .", "B: Good . Anything else ?", "A: Yes , all the insurance will be linked with your work . We will issue an insurance policy ." ]

[ "A:Why not go to the supermarket today , the coupon will be past due in <MASK> .", "B: Sure . Can we use it in Today Supermarket ?", "A: Let me check . Yes , we can .", "B: I really don't know what to buy .", "" ]

[ "A:Taxi !", "B: Yes , sir . Where to ?", "A: Wangfujing , please !", "B: All right .", "A: Oh , I like the music on your radio . It's nice .", "B: Thank you ! I always tune to this program when driving . So what's your favorite program ?", "A: I like Winner's English very mush . You know the Beijing Olympic Games is right around the corner . We should learn English Well . It's on FM 96.6 , China Business Radio . You can get it on your radio too .", "B: But I don't speak English at all .", "A: That's OK . The program is especially for the beginners like us .", "B: Really ? When is it on ?", "A: It begins at 6:40 every morning , and it goes for <MASK> .", "B: Thank you so much . I'll try and catch that .", "A: The radio has brought us lots of convenience .", "B: Yes , I can also learn about the traffic condition through it .", "A: With the development of the society and technology , radio is nearly everywhere .", "B: So we should take the advantage of it .", "" ]

[ "A:Hi , Mark .", "B: Hi , Bill . I ' d like to take the apartment I looked at yesterday .", "A: All right .", "B: So , what do we do now ?", "A: This is the lease . You should read the lease very carefully before you sign it because it describes your legal rights and responsibilities as a tenant . The lease also describes our rights and responsibilities as landlords .", "B: Okay . ( Reads the lease ) So , according to the lease , I ' ll deposit <MASK> ' s rent as a security deposit , and I have to pay the first month ' s rent in advance . I understand that I ' ll get the security deposit back when I move out if the apartment does not need any costly repairs .", "A: Yes . If you do not damage the apartment , you will get your security deposit back when you move out .", "B: Can I pay you by check ?", "A: Sure . A check will be fine .", "B: Is there a laundry room in the basement ?", "A: Yes .", "B: Can I sign the lease right now ?", "" ]

[ "A:Peter , it's time to go home now ! Hurry up !", "B: Ten more minutes , mom . Please !", "A: Honey , it's almost noon . We have to go home and make lunch for your sister .", "B: I bet she will hang around with her mates after school .", "A: Peter , it's <MASK> . Let's go home now !", "" ]

[ "A:Come on in . Let me show you around . Here ' s the living room .", "B: Great . The view from this window is wonderful .", "A: This is the kitchen .", "B: It looks new .", "A: Yes . We just renovated a few month ago .", "B: I like it .", "A: Here ' s the master bedroom .", "B: Wow , it ' s nice . What did you say about the rent ?", "A: $ 900 a month .", "B: Does that include utilities ?", "A: Yes . It includes electricity , water , gas and cable , but the telephone is extra .", "B: When will it be available ?", "A: The end of this month .", "B: I like it a lot but I need to talk with my wife . Can you hold it for me for <MASK> ?", "A: Sure .", "B: Thank you very much . I will let you know as soon as possible .", "" ]

[ "A:What did you say ?", "B: I said it ' s a lovely day . Why don't we go for a walk ?", "A: Well , I feel a little tired .", "B: Come on ! Rest breads rust .", "A: Then can you wait a few minutes ? I want to finish writing this letter .", "B: I hope it won't be too long . It would be a shame not to take advantage of such lovely weather .", "A: It won't be long . <MASK> . Why don't you go ahead and I'll meet you in the park ?", "B: OK ! See you later !", "" ]

[ "A:What can I offer you here ?", "B: I came here to ask for some information .", "A: Ok . Please go ahead .", "B: I bought a pair of trousers last year , which I like the best . But this year they don ' t fit me very well . They ' re tight in the waist , baggy at the knees . Can you make some alterations ?", "A: Oh , we are skillful in doing that . You can trust us . Our shop has a history of more than 20 years .", "B: It seems I find the right place .", "A: Yes , absolutely ! We have a very good reputation in the neighborhood .", "B: When can I have my trousers if I bring it to you tomorrow ?", "A: If you like you can wait here . They will be ready in <MASK> and a half .", "B: All right . See you tomorrow .", "" ]

[ "A:( At the MET station ) Hurry up ! We are running late for school .", "B: Let's take the MET . lt's faster and cheap .", "A: Which line should we take if we go to Danshui ?", "B: We should take the red line . Let's get the tickets at the automatic vending Machine .", "A: How much money should I insert in the slot ?", "B: 5o dollars . Later you have to place your ticket near the sensor .", "A: I see .", "B: It's so crowded . All the seats are taken . Let's go there . There is a seat over there .", "A: It's a priority seat . We can not sit there . We should give the seats to those eld , pregnant and disabled people .", "B: Yeah , you are right . Let's stand . It takes only <MASK> .", "A: If we go to Danshui in the morning on A weekday , we are sure to have seats since it's not during rush hour .", "B: Anyway , we are arriving at Danshui soon . I can't wait to watch the beautiful sunset .", "" ]

[ "A:Do you get up early every morning ?", "B: About 6 in the morning . I like to walk to the office .", "A: Good habit . How long does it take ?", "B: <MASK> . Do you live alone ?", "A: No , my little sister lives with me .", "B: How old is she ?", "A: About 12 . She is a good girl .", "B: I think so .", "" ]

[ "A:Can you tell me what's included in your warranty ?", "B: Certainly . The product has a two-year guarantee . If it breaks down during that period we offer a replacement unit completely free of charge . Our products are very reliable but we recommend you take out an extended warranty . This covers you for a further two years .", "A: I see . What does that include ?", "B: It covers all parts and labour , except for normal wear and tear of course .", "A: What sort of response time do you guarantee ?", "B: Our engineers are on call 24 hours a day . We guarantee someone will be with you within <MASK> , but in practice it's often much sooner .", "A: Are there any exclusions ?", "B: Not really . It's a very comprehensive warranty . I ' ll put a copy in the post to you and you can read through the small print .", "" ]

[ "A:Good evening , madam . May I help you ?", "B: I want a facial . But this is the first time I've come here , so can you tell me how you do it ?", "A: Sure . Most facials start with a thorough cleaning . Then we usually use a toner to invigorate the skin , followed by exfoliation treatment-a peeling mask or scrub that removes the dead cells that make the skin lock dull . After that , we'll massage your face and neck with oil or cream to improve the circulation and relieve the tension , followed by a mask to moisturize and soften the skin .", "B: That's exactly what I want . How long does it take ?", "A: We have half-hour and one-hour treatments .", "B: What's the regular price ?", "A: Well , the half-hour facial costs 50 yuan and the one-hour costs 80 yuan . If you want make-up , another 20 yuan will do .", "B: Good , I will take <MASK> facial with make-up .", "A: That's fine , madam .", "B: By the way , could you give me a manicure ? Use a light nail-polish , please .", "A: Yes , madam .", "" ]

[ "A:Will you look at this form ?", "B: Are you having problems with it ?", "A: I don't understand some things .", "B: Let me help you .", "A: What does MI mean ?", "B: MI stands for Middle Initial .", "A: What does MM / DD / YY mean ?", "B: That means Month / Day / Year . Use numbers .", "A: I don't understand .", "B: For example , if your birth date is <MASK> , write 01/12 /8 7 .", "A: Oh . That's simple enough .", "B: Always print clearly , and fill in the bubbles completely .", "" ]

[ "A:Hello ?", "B: Hi , Deborah ! This is John . I'm calling from Australia .", "A: What are you doing in Australia ?", "B: I'm attending a conference in Sydney this week . Remember ?", "A: Oh , right . What time is it there ?", "B: It's 10:00 P . M . And it's four o'clock in Los Angeles , right ?", "A: Yes - <MASK> in the morning .", "B: 4:00 A . M . ? I'm really sorry .", "A: That's OK . I'm awake now .", "" ]

[ "A:Hey ! Are you getting dressed ?", "B: Yes , I am .", "A: Why ? What time is it ?", "B: It's <MASK> . I'm going to work .", "A: But it's Saturday ! !", "B: I'm working on Saturday mornings this month.Are you getting up ?", "A: No , I'm not . I'm staying in bed .", "B: OK . See you at noon .", "A: If I'm awake .", "" ]

[ "A:( A stranger stops to help ) Everything OK ?", "B: No ! My tour bus got a speeding ticket not <MASK> . Now my engine is on fire !", "A: I think that's just steam . Your engine's overheated .", "B: Do you know a lot about cars ?", "A: A little bit . I'll take a look if you want me to .", "B: Please . Thank you so much for stopping .", "A: Yeah , she's hot . Radiator's leaking . Looks like you were running her pretty hard .", "B: That must have been just before I got the speeding ticket .", "A: Did you have an accident recently ... Hey , wait a second ! I know this car !", "B: You do ?", "A: I ran into it a couple of weeks ago . What do you know ? Name's Hal .", "B: I'm Akimbo . Nice to meet you , I guess .", "A: Boy , I'm sure sorry about your car . Hey , Akimbo , I wonder if you'd like to make a deal ?", "B: What kind of deal ?", "A: I'd like to give you cash for the damage to your car .", "B: You don't want your insurance company to pay for it ?", "A: I'd rather not . They'll raise my rates . It'll cost me more in the long run .", "B: If you give me cash , do you care if I don't fix the car ?", "A: Hell , I don't care . Just don'T submit a report to your insurancecompany .", "B: It's a deal , Hal . Thanks again for stopping to help . And thanks for smashing my car !", "" ]

[ "A:Ann , it's terrible !", "B: What's up ?", "A: Look , this is a pimple !", "B: Oh , I think it is .", "A: How come ?", "B: I think it's because of your bad habits !", "A: I have no bad habit . I sleep eight hours a day , never eat spicy food , clean the face twice a day and so on . I have done a lot .", "B: I know you have done a lot , but you always sleep very late . Sleeping <MASK> a day doesn't mean it is healthy . Sleeping after 12 is hurtful to our body , and I think this is your problem .", "A: I wasn't aware of that !", "B: You should do better later .", "" ]

[ "A:Steven , it's <MASK> . I'm going to bed . I'm beat .", "B: Okay . I'm going to stay up a while . I've got to go over the household budget . We've sightly overspent this month .", "A: Oh , can't you do it tomorrow ? It's already past 10 .", "B: But I'm not sleepy , darling . I want to finish it today .", "A: Okay . Please close the door to the basement before you go to bed . I don't want the dog down there tonight .", "B: Okay . Good night . Have a good dream .", "A: Good night .", "" ]

[ "A:Hello ! Is your taxi engaged ?", "B: No , this taxi is free .", "A: Please take me to the Honging Hotel .", "B: OK . Please get in . I'm glad to serve you .", "A: Could you get there in twenty minutes ?", "B: It will take half an hour to get to the hotel .", "A: I am in a hurry . Please take a shortcut . I have a friend waiting for me .", "B: OK , I promise we'll get there in <MASK> .", "A: Thanks .", "" ]

[ "A:Excuse me , is this the right counter for express mail ?", "B: Yes , it is . What can I do for you ?", "A: I want to send some important documents to Canada for my postgraduate admission .", "B: Are they urgent , please ?", "A: Yes , the deadline for applying is 1st Feb , so I hope they will arrive in 3 days .", "B: Well , DHL is famous for its speed and reliability . It is the fastest international postal service available . The document will arrive in two or <MASK> .", "A: Really ? But can you guarantee the safety ?", "B: Yes , I promise . Your document won't be broken or lost . All the items are handled by special staff and carried by a courier . It is reliable .", "A: OK . I will send them now .", "B: Please write the address and remittee on the express order and make sure there is no mistake on them .", "A: All right . Here you are .", "B: This is your receipt which you have to keep until the remittee receives the express . You can also check your post on our web . The post number is on the top of the receipt .", "A: Thank you . I have got quite clear idea of it .", "" ]

[ "A:What time does the museum close ? Any idea ?", "B: I'm not sure , but I think It's open until 4 o'clock .", "A: What time is it now ?", "B: It's <MASK> .", "" ]

[ "A:Excuse me , could you tell me which line I ' m supposed to stand in to buy bubble wrap and to post a package ?", "B: You can buy the bubble wrap here , but you ' ll have to stand in line over here to post your package .", "A: That ' s a really long line . How long do you think it ' ll take to get through all those people ?", "B: It takes <MASK> per person , so it ' ll probably be about an hour ' s wait .", "A: Can I buy stamps here ?", "B: Sure . How many would you like ?", "A: I need 30 for my Christmas cards .", "B: Are you sending them abroad ?", "A: Twenty of them are going abroad to China and America .", "B: Do you have any going anywhere in the EU ? If you do , those are less expensive .", "A: No .", "B: Ok , here you go . That will be 18 pounds and seventy two pence .", "A: And the bubble wrap ?", "B: That ' s another quid .", "A: Thanks a lot . You ' Ve been very helpful .", "" ]

[ "A:Hey Jimmy . Let's go workout later today .", "B: Sure . What time do you want to go ?", "A: How about at 3:30 ?", "B: That sounds good . Today we work on Legs and forearm .", "A: Hey . I just played basketball earlier , so my legs are a little sore . Let's work out on arms and stomach today .", "B: I'm on a weekly schedule . You're messing everything up .", "A: C'mon . We're only switching <MASK> . You can do legs on Friday .", "B: Aright . I'll meet you at the gym at 3:30 then .", "" ]

[ "A:Are you interested in mountaineering ?", "B: Yes . in some sense . I should say I like mountain climbing , you know , because I'm not so professional . How about you ?", "A: I'm the same with you , an amateur mountain climber . 1 went climbing in the Rocky Mountains with my friends last summer vacation . We spent <MASK> in the mountains .", "B: How did you spend the night there ?", "A: We pitched a tent in the night , waiting for the sunrise . Wow ! It was too beautiful .", "B: I had a similar experience , but that was on the top of Tasha Mountain in my country .", "A: Tasha Mountain ? It's very famous in China , isn't it ?", "B: Yes.It IS one of the Five Mountains .", "A: I want to climb Tasha Mountain this summer vacation . Would you be my guide ?", "B: I'd love to .", "" ]