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train_401 | Nikkie: What did you think of the movie?
Roanne: I didn't like it. Not a bit. I couldn't stand the music. Besides the story was so boring that it put me to sleep.
Nikkie: I noticed that, it was not exciting as I expected, but the music was great. I'm always found Jazz. And that movie had a lot of Jazz.
Roanne: I know. ... | Nikkie and Roanne both think the movie isn't exciting. Nikkie likes Jazz, while Roanne thinks Jazz annoys him. Roanne prefers movies with a lot of action. |
train_402 | Lodge: Lodge, You must come around sometime, You have to check out my mew stereo.
Keith: Sure, When is good time for you?
Lodge: Can you make it on Tuesday?
Keith: What time do you want me there?
Lodge: Anytime after six will be fine.
Keith: All right, It's a date. | Lodge asks Lodge to come to check out Lodge's stereo. |
train_403 | Jake: Hi, I'm Jake. I'm new to the choir. What's your name?
Tonia: Hello, there, my name is Tonia.
Jake: Do you sing alto?
Tonia: Actually, I can do both soprano and alto but the director asked me to sing alto for the next perforate. What about you.
Jake: Looks like we both float back and forth. I'm baritone.
Tonia: Ou... | Jake is new to the choir, and Tonia welcomes him. Tonia can do soprano and alto, and Jake's baritone. |
train_404 | Milicent: Hey! I have a surprise for you.
Brandise: What is it?
Milicent: Open this card and read.
Brandise: A trip to China for summer vacation. Wow! What a wonderful surprise! Thank you. This is the best surprise I've ever had. | Milicent prepares a surprise for Brandise. |
train_405 | Zia: Hi, sir. Come and have a look here. We have all kinds of sweaters.
Gideon: I'm looking for a sweater for my wife. Tomorrow is her birthday. And I know she needs a woolen sweater.
Zia: How do you like this grey one? It's pure wool, one hundred percent of Xinjiang wool.
Gideon: It feels good. Are there cowl-neck pul... | Gideon wants a sweater for his wife as a birthday present, and Gideon's wife prefers a turtleneck. Zia recommends one, and Gideon'll take it. |
train_406 | Hildagard: Hello. Can I help you, ma'am?
Maude: Yes. Could you tell me how to send some money to someone with an account with a bank in Germany?
Hildagard: Well, you can pay by mail, telegraphic or SWIFT transfer. Or you can have a banker's draft and mail it yourself to the beneficiary.
Maude: Which is the best way?
Hi... | Hildagard tells Maude how to send money to someone with an account with a bank in Germany and recommends a Telegraphic and a SWIFT transfer to send it quickly. |
train_407 | Gerry: Where did you get assigned to go this time around?
Fabian: They asked me to go to Paris to check on the new office that was just established there. And you?
Gerry: Hong Kong again. I would like to go somewhere different for a change.
Fabian: Teach me Cantonese and I'll pull some strings to get a trade with you n... | Gerry and Fabian shares where they got assigned to go. Fabian asks Gerry to teach Fabian Cantonese, and Gerry agrees. |
train_408 | Orelle: Good afternoon, you look a little stuck. Can I help?
Jodie: The thing is, I've got all of this information here, all of these leaflets, but I can't make head nor tail of them!
Orelle: I see. What is it exactly that you are interested in?
Jodie: I'm not sure which would be better for me ; buying some insurance o... | Jodie tells Orelle Jodie cannot decide which one to invest. Orelle calculates the benefits of buying insurance and the Savings Deposit, and finds can get more from the latter. |
train_409 | Dyan: Hello sir, may I help you?
Roy: Yeah, I accidentally dropped my phone in the toilet.
Dyan: I see. Well, you have come to the right place. We have over one hundred models of more than twenty leading mobile phone manufacturers.
Roy: Sounds good. I don't want it to be too expensive, maybe something mid-range.
Dyan: ... | Roy accidentally dropped his phone in the toilet and wants to buy a new one. Dyan recommends one to him. |
train_410 | Gene: Well, my particular interest is collecting stamps, especially the rare ones. What about you?
Bernie: I'm afraid that's not my cup of tea. I just find skin-diving attracting.
Gene: So have you ever been to the stamp display of the town? | Gene likes collecting stamps, and Bernie likes skin-driving. |
train_411 | Josie: What did you do at the office today?
Orazio: I had a really busy day. I had to work a little overtime. In the morning an important client called to place a large order. I had to check some things with my colleagues before confirming the order.
Josie: What kind of things did you need to check?
Orazio: The most im... | Orazio was busy today. Orazio tells Josie that Orazio checked the goods in stock, received emails from clients, and dealt with the complaints. Orazio also needs to finish writing a sales report for Orazio's boss. |
train_412 | Desiree: Good morning. Welcome to Time After Time Watches.
Chiquita: I'd like to buy a watch.
Desiree: Well, you've come to the right place. What kind of watch are you looking for?
Chiquita: Well, I'm not sure. Let's see. How much is this one?
Desiree: Hmm. . . This Rolex? $ 1, 000.
Chiquita: Oh. I don't think I can af... | Chiquita would like to buy a watch, and Desiree recommends some. Chiquita thinks they're expensive. |
train_413 | Emerson: Bob, did you see our supervisor? I need him to sign this paper.
Bob: He is in his office, but you'd better choose your words carefully while talking to him.
Emerson: What's up?
Bob: Nothing. But he is in a bad mood today.
Emerson: Thanks for the warning.
Bob: That's all right. | Bob reminds Emerson to choose words carefully while talking to the supervisor. |
train_414 | Antoinette: Did you enjoy the restaurant?
Antin: I didn't really like it all that much.
Antoinette: What do you think the problem was?
Antin: Well, they are pretty new. I just didn't feel that they were ready to open yet.
Antoinette: How did you feel about the food?
Antin: The food wasn't all that exciting.
Antoinette:... | Antin didn't enjoy the restaurant and tells Antoinette where the problems lie in. |
train_415 | Mrs. Wilson: You're making my blood boil.
Keeley: Calm down. Madam.
Mrs. Wilson: I'm about to explode! You'Ve made a mess of this matter.
Keeley: I am very sorry to hear that you'Ve been having so many problems.
Mrs. Wilson: Sorry isn't good enough! What can you do to help me?
Keeley: I understand why you're angry, Mrs... | Mrs. Wilson is angry because Keeley has made a mess of the matter. |
train_416 | Clementia: How have you been doing lately?
Kimberlyn: Actually, I haven't been sleeping well. I am kind of out of it.
Clementia: Is there some reason why you can't get enough sleep?
Kimberlyn: I go to bed, but I just can't get comfortable enough to stay asleep.
Clementia: When do you turn in for the night?
Kimberlyn: I... | Kimberlyn tells Clementia Kimberlyn cannot sleep well and thinks about mom's cancer when trying to sleep. Kimberlyn'll try something to help quiet down. |
train_417 | Joseph: My amenities bill says that I owe $ 10 for a movie, but I never ordered one.
Morgan: Let's see. It says that you were charged Monday at 9:00 p. m. for the movie'Titanic. '
Joseph: That's absolutely wrong! I was out exploring the city Monday night.
Morgan: Okay, let me see what I can do for you.
Joseph: Thank yo... | Joseph's amenities bill says Joseph owes $10 for a movie, but Joseph never ordered one. Morgan explains and tells Joseph what Morgan can do, but Joseph isn't satisfied. |
train_418 | Malissa: Jack, I don't know how to write my resume. Could you tell me about that?
Jack: You should first write your name and contact information.
Malissa: What does the contact information include?
Jack: Such as your land line phone number, mobile phone number and e-mail box.
Malissa: Anything else?
Jack: Then you shou... | Malissa doesn't know how to write Malissa's resume and asks Jack for help. Jack instructs Malissa and encourages Malissa to stay confident. |
train_419 | Jolee: I don't think Poppas is right for this position.
Emerson: I agree. He's got experience as a computer operator but he has very little training in programming. What about Anderson?
Jolee: I like him. He seems very enthusiastic and he knows a lot about programming.
Emerson: That's true. Do you think he is dependabl... | Jolee and Emerson are discussing who is more suitable for the position. They both agree that Logan is more suitable than Anderson and Poppas, for Logan is really devoted and seems more professional. |
train_420 | Nena: Good morning, Plaza Hotel. Can I help you?
Tiler: Hello, I'm just checking the room rates. How much are the single rooms, please?
Nena: Well, sir, the singles are now from 180 to 240 dollars.
Tiler: And the doubles?
Nena: The double rooms are now 270 to 330 dollars.
Tiler: That includes tax, I suppose.
Nena: No. ... | Tiler is checking the room rates and Nena tells Tiler the prices. The price doesn't include tax and service charge but includes breakfast. |
train_421 | ABC Imports: Good afternoon. ABC Imports. May I help you?
Richard Alexander: Yes, may I speak to Mr. James Johnson, please?
ABC Imports: I'm afraid Mr. Johnson isn't available right now. Would you like to leave a message?
Richard Alexander: This is Richard Alexander with Star Electronics. It's very important that he re... | Richard wants to speak to Mr. James Johnson, but ABC Imports tells him Mr. James isn't available and asks Richard to leave a message. |
train_422 | Tanya: Hi, Tom. What are you reading?
Tom: Oh, hi, Tanya. This is a newspaper, the Community News. It carries only good news.
Tanya: Oh, yeah. I think I've seen that.
Tom: Yeah, isn't it a great idea? I'm so fed up with all the bad news you read about all the time. It's about time someone offers some creative choice to... | Tom tells Tanya he's reading a newspaper. Tom says it only carries good news, and Tanya thinks it doesn't like objective journalism. |
train_423 | Otho: What's going on here?
Freud: You mean, what's happening? Well, constable, I'm trying to get out of the window and Freud here is helping me.
Otho: Why are you climbing through the window and not leaving by the front door?
Freud: Well, you see I can't find the key and I'm in a hurry. Come on, Freud, we're wasting t... | Freud explains to Otho why he is climbing through the window, but Otho doesn't believe his excuses. |
train_424 | Catherine: Catherine, you look great in these photos.
Clare: Oh, thanks. I got into that wedding dress with great difficulty. It was too small.
Catherine: Why didn't you get one your size?
Clare: Oh, it was my grandmother's - my mother wore it on her wedding day, and I really wanted to wear it on mine. I suffered for s... | Catherine thinks Catherine looks great in the photo, and Catherine tells Catherine how she suffered to lose weight in six months to wear the wedding dress. |
train_425 | Miss Green: [Mr Baker is very happy to see Miss Green every morning because she is a good secretary. One Monday Miss Green didn't come to work because she was ill. She had a terrible cold and a bad headache, so she phoned Mr. Baker.] [The telephone rings.] Good morning, Mr. Baker.
Mr. Baker: Good morning, Miss Green. W... | Miss Green phones Mr. Baker to tell him she cannot come to work because of illness. |
train_426 | Bill: What are you reading, Bill?
Upton: It's this week's New Scientist. Why?
Bill: I was just wondering. It looks interesting, but I've never actually read it myself. It's for real scientists, or can ordinary people like me understand it?
Upton: Oh, it's for anyone really. It usually has articles and stories about cur... | Bill tells Bill he's reading this week's New Scientist, and ordinary people can read and understand it. Bill introduces the new telephone he's reading about, which allows people to see the person they'are speaking to. Bill and Upton both think they wouldn't buy it. |
train_427 | Aloysius: Can you tell us what you like doing in the evening?
Cain: Well, I like music. I listen to a lot of pop music. But most of all, I like watching TV. It's much better than reading a book. | Cain tells Aloysius what Cain likes doing in the evening. |
train_428 | Brietta: He's here. Bye Dad.
Jory: Wait, wait, wait ... Where are you going?
Brietta: Dad. I've already told mom. I'm going out tonight.
Jory: Who with? You mean you're going on a date?
Brietta: Yeah. Mom met Dirk yesterday. [Dirk!?] He's sooo cool. We're going on a double-date with Cindy and Evan.
Jory: Dirk.
Brietta:... | Brietta is going out with Dirk tonight and tells her Dad they will go out to eat and catch a movie. Brietta's dad asks Brietta to be back by 11:00, and Brietta agrees. |
train_429 | Weston: . . . Now that we have been over the gory details of our disastrous first quarter, Ed! Give us some good news. How are things looking for us in termsof sales this month?
Ed: Uh well. . . would you like the bad news first or the really bad news?
Weston: What? Ed, don't tell me you only have bad news!
Ed: Well... | Ed tells Weston two bad news. The first is that their sales have dropped. The market is in recession and they have no way of moving their inventory or getting rid of their staff. The second news is that their supplier suffered QC problems and half of their production is faulty. |
train_430 | Rose: Did you watch TV last night, Rose?
Elwina: Yeah. I saw a science program. It was quite interesting.
Rose: What was it about?
Elwina: Mars. Scientists say there might be water on it.
Rose: If so, we may live there someday.
Elwina: I hope so. Did you know the US successfully sent two robotic explorers to Mars ... | Rose saw an interesting science program last night and tells Rose the program content. |
train_431 | Gayle: How smart of you to book the tickets before hand!
Fionnula: Oh, do you really think so?
Gayle: Of course, otherwise you'll just have to wait for hours.
Fionnula: But I just got a call from my sister and I have to cancel the movie tonight. | Gayle thinks it's wise of Fionnula to book the ticket beforehand. |
train_432 | Emmie: I heard that James was fired because he got a keep back of 20 thousands dollars from a vender.
James: That's open secret.
Emmie: But mine could be a lie for his job.
James: How did you know that?
Emmie: A little bird whispered to me. Keep that to yourself. | Emmie and James talk about the secret of James's being fired. |
train_433 | Jerry: I really admire you, Diana.
Diana: why, Jerry? Your words just came out of the blue.
Jerry: you are really happy and able to achieve high scores at school.
Diana: I work very hard and that's it, you know, practice makes perfect.
Jerry: isn't there anything else?
Diana: I have no idea.
Jerry: you must have ... | Jerry admires Diana because she's happy and can achieve high scores at school. Diana encourages Jerry he can get high marks if spending more time cracking the books. |
train_434 | Jesselyn: You know, I don't quite understand the Chinese criterion of beauty. I mean, I asked some Chinese guys who had seen my girlfriend. I asked them, Isn't she beautiful? They were looking at me with eyes wide open, like ... and they even wondered how in the world I could ever have fallen in love with her!
Amy: I ... | Jesselyn, Amy, and Archie are discussing the Chinese criterion of beauty. Jesselyn cannot understand that and Amy thinks beauty is in the eyes of the beholders. Archie agrees it's magic love. |
train_435 | Donielle: Good afternoon. Can I help you?
Mona White: Yes, we have a reservation for three nights. Mona White. I called last week.
Donielle: One moment please, Ms. White. Yes, that was for two single rooms, wasn't it? I've reserved rooms 402 and 403 for you.
Mona White: Are they quiet rooms?
Donielle: Well they are... | Mona White has a reservation for three nights, and Donielle helps check the rooms. |
train_436 | Bethany: Good morning. I'm from the New York book review. Could I ask you some questions about your latest book?
Fredrick: Sure. Take a seat... what would you like to know?
Bethany: First, I've heard that your latest book is based on a true story.
Fredrick: That's correct. It's a murder mystery based on actual murde... | Bethany interviews Fredrick and asks Fredrick some questions about Fredrick's latest book. Fredrick tells Bethany how Fredrick researched the books and the story background. Fredrick's writing a collection of short stories, and many of them are short detective stories. Bethany can't wait to read it. |
train_437 | Noland: Robert, you play the guitar, don't you?
Robert: I used to. But I haven't played it for quite some time. I don't really have time these days with all my studies. Why do you ask?
Noland: I'm trying to organize a group to play at some parties on weekends. We still need a guitar player.
Robert: Well, I don't know. ... | Noland's trying to organize a group to play at some parties on weekends. Noland invites Robert to play the guitar, and Robert says he'll have a try. |
train_438 | Anjanette: Could I have a word with you, sir?
Maynard: Just speaking.
Anjanette: I have to tell you that I can't be in today and tomorrow.
Maynard: So sorry to hear that. What's wrong with you?
Anjanette: I feel sick and coughed a lot at night.
Maynard: Is that serious? You ought to see a doctor.
Anjanette: Yes, I did ... | Anjanette explains to Maynard why he cannot come to work today. Anjanette is ill, and Maynard hopes he will get better soon. |
train_439 | Celestine: I have noticed that a lot of people around here are very healthy and hard working. I thought all Americans just ate hamburgers and pizza and sat in front of the TV all day long.
American: Huh... well, our culture and society has become a lot more health conscious than it was 10 years ago.
Celestine: I have h... | American tells Celestine American culture and society has become more health conscious than it was before, and more attention has been drawn toward protecting the environment. |
train_440 | Jan: Can I help you?
Lorrie: Yes please. I'm looking for a smartphone, but uhm? I don't know much about them.
Jan: Right. Well, with a smart phone you can use software, you know for your appointments, as an address book, that kind of thing you can take notes and write documents.
Lorrie: I see I'm interested in this one... | Lorrie's looking for a smartphone and asks Lorrie for some information of smartphone. Lorrie likes one smartphone, and Jan introduces its functions to Lorrie. Lorrie's satisfied with it. |
train_441 | Courtenay: What seems to be the matter?
Cal: I just can't sleep well, doctor.
Courtenay: I see and how long have you had this problem?
Cal: Oh, for about 2 weeks now.
Courtenay: 2 weeks? Do you have headaches?
Cal: sometimes.
Courtenay: Fever?
Cal: No.
Courtenay: Are you having any family problems?
Cal: No, not really,... | Cal can't sleep well. Courtenay asks Cal some questions and suggests Cal should take a break. |
train_442 | Jeffie: Hi, Adam, what are you doing?
Adam: I've just got home from my tennis lesson. Have you had dinner yet?
Jeffie: No, not yet.
Adam: I'm hungry. Do you want me to help you cook?
Jeffie: No, I've already done it. I prepared the fish this morning and cooked it earlier this evening.
Adam: Great. Let's eat. I'll put t... | Adam has just got home from a tennis lesson, and Jeffie has prepared the dinner well. |
train_443 | Rosemonde: Hello, can I help?
Lexington Software: I'm from Lexington Software and I'm here to collect an export L / C.
Rosemonde: I have it right here.
Lexington Software: Great. Can I take it with me now? Or do you need me to fill in some forms or something?
Rosemonde: No, you can take it away now. I just need you to ... | Lexington Software collects an export L / C from Rosemonde. Lexington Software is asked to prepare the according documents while valid. |
train_444 | Alessandra: Good afternoon, how may I help you?
Andre: Hi, I'd like to order some flowers.
Alessandra: Who are they for?
Andre: They're for my Wife. Her name is Samantha.
Alessandra: What kind of flowers would you like?
Andre: I don't know. I don't know too much about flowers. Can you recommend something?
Alessandra: O... | Alessandra suggests buying roses for Samantha who is on her birthday. Andre takes the advice and chooses the red ones, and asks for the delivery service. |
train_445 | Mikael: did you know that abortion is still illegal in many states in the USA?
Raychel: why? I thought Americans were supposed to be more open than that.
Mikael: well, for many religious people, they believe that people who abort their babies are murderers.
Raychel: do you think most people in America believe that abor... | Mikael doesn't think a man should give his approval for an abortion since his life is not affected by pregnancy at all unlike the mother's, while Raychel thinks men should have some kind of say because it's their children too. |
train_446 | Melania: Excuse me, is this seat taken?
the conductor: I ' m afraid this seat is taken.
Melania: Oh. is it. Thank you anyway.
the conductor: You ' re welcome. Why don ' t you ask the conductor when he comes by?
Melania: Thank you. | Melania asks the conductor about the available seats. |
train_447 | Steve: Mary, how was your date with john?
Mary: it's ok. It seems we have a lot in common.
Steve: oh, really. That is great news. What does he look like?
Mary: he is tall and slim, fair-haired.
Steve: sounds like he is pretty cute. What do you think of him?
Mary: he is a nice guy and very considerate. I was impressed w... | Mary tells Steve about her nice date John and feels nervous about whether he will call. Steve encourages Mary to believe in herself and that John will call for sure. |
train_448 | Jo: Would you give me some fruits? How much are these oranges?
Connie: Seventy cents a piece.
Jo: How about this one?
Connie: Sixty cents a piece.
Jo: Well, I'll take five of the seventy cents ones, and are those grapefruits sweet?
Connie: Sure! They are very fresh, first of all. We sell at a bargain, and you make a wi... | Jo buys five of the seventy cents oranges. Connie sells three grapefruits to Jo which are at a bargain. |
train_449 | Beth: The sun is up! Time for all the campers to rise. Time to get paddling.
Brynna: Oh, no! No more paddling! My arms are sore!
Beth: Do not worry. Today will be easier.
Brynna: Beth, what date is today?
Beth: Today is Saturday.
Brynna: What is the date today?
Beth: Today is July 4th.
Brynna: Oh, i almost forgot. Toda... | Beth asks Brynna to call Brynna's mother to wish her a Happy Birthday. Beth says her birthday is on Christmas whereas Brynna's is the day after April fool's day. Beth talks about the plans for today which motivates Brynna. |
train_450 | Justin: so, how's your course going? Do you like it?
Swen: i like my professors and the classes, but it's a lot of work.
Justin: what are you specializing in?
Swen: right now, I'm doing some research into the languages of different African tribes.
Justin: that sounds really interesting. Can you speak Swahili?
Swen: yes... | Justin asks about Swen's current specialty, Swen answers and talks about the African language skills acquired in childhood. Swen is nervous about the test results because the professors are strict. Justin gives Swen confidence. |
train_451 | Ivan: Say, Anna, what are you doing tonight? Would you like to go out?
Anna: Oh, sorry, I can't. I'm going to work late tonight. I have to finish this report.
Ivan: Well, how about tomorrow night? Are you doing anything then?
Anna: No, I'm not. What are you planning to do?
Ivan: I'm going to see a musical. Would you li... | Anna decides to go out seeing a musical with Ivan tomorrow since she is busy tonight. |
train_452 | Jesse: Hey Jackie. What are you doing?
Jackie: Nothing much. I'm just relaxing today. Why? What's going on?
Jesse: I was thinking about heading to the mall. Do you want to go?
Jackie: Are they having a sale?
Jesse: Yeah. Both Bon and Nordstrom's is having there annual sale. It's a great time to buy some clothes you've ... | Jesse invites Jackie to buy some clothes at Nordstrom's where is having the annual sale. A sweater catches Jackie's fancy so Jesse asks Jackie to try it on. |
train_453 | Mary: I was wondering if I could borrow the company van for a fundraiser this weekend.
Darryl: Sure, I think that would be possible. Where is the fundraiser?
Mary: It is in the park downtown.
Darryl: Would you need it for both Saturday and Sunday?
Mary: We will need it for Saturday only.
Darryl: I think that would be O... | Mary asks to borrow the company van and chairs for a fundraiser on weekend. Darryl agrees to lend them until Sunday night. |
train_454 | Prissie: Oh, my god. I am so heavy now. I gain 10 kilos.
Josi: I am going to the gym. Do you want to come with me?
Prissie: I think I should go. I really need to lose some weight.
Josi: Then, I'll wait for you at the car park in 20 minutes.
Prissie: 0K. See you then.
Josi: Do you have your member card with you?
Prissie... | Prissie decides to go to the gym with Josi to lose weight. Josi gives Prissie a guest ticket to enter. |
train_455 | Bartlett: Anna, Would you like to dance?
Anna: I'd love to, but I'm a terrible dancer. I'm afraid I may step on your toes.
Bartlett: Don't worry about it. I'll show you how. It's a piece of cake.
Anna: Thank you. I'll try my best. | Bartlett invites and will teach Anna to dance. |
train_456 | Ivie: Will you bring our bill, please?
Vita: Yes, certainly. I'll be back in a minute. Here you are
Ivie: Thanks. Let me see. I think there's a mistake on the bill here. Would you mind checking, please?
Vita: Of course, not. Let me check. Oh, you seem to be correct.
Ivie: How about tax and service charge?
Vita: Only te... | Ivie finds the bill mistaken. The bill is one hundred U. S. dollars in total. |
train_457 | Leann: Why did your parents make you stay at home?
Chrisy: They wanted to go out, and so they made me look after my baby brother.
Leann: Didn't you mind doing it?
Chrisy: No, I didn't. My brother was very good and I did quite a lot of homework.
Leann: Didn't you even want to go to the cinema?
Chrisy: Not really. I watc... | Leann looked after the baby alone and watched boxing on TV last night, and Chrisy went to a boxing match. |
train_458 | Micah: I'm sure that the boy will become nobody when he grows up.
Gussy: Be careful of what you say, or you'll have to eat humble pie.
Micah: Eat humble pie? Impossible, I'Ve never been wrong in judging boys like him. | Gussy asks Micah to be careful of judging. |
train_459 | Kevin: What are you going to have for breakfast?
Alysa: I just have some cereal each morning.
Kevin: You're supposed to always have a hearty breakfast.
Alysa: I don't always have time to make breakfast.
Kevin: It's easy to make a quick breakfast.
Alysa: What do you have for breakfast?
Kevin: When I need to make a quick... | Alysa doesn't have time to make breakfast. Kevin suggests some easy examples and is asked by Alysa to make some. |
train_460 | Steven: Hi, Steven, take a seat! How are things at work?
Robby: It's coming along well, but it is a little delayed.
Steven: Can you finish it on time?
Robby: I'm pressed for time and I am afraid I need someone to help me.
Steven: OK, I will send Beker to help you. We need to get the brochures done and sent them to our ... | Robby sends Beker to help Steven in order to finish the work by Friday. |
train_461 | Dr. Evans: Good afternoon, Chloe, I'm Doctor Evans. What seems to be the problem?
Chloe: Hi, Dr. Evans. Thanks for seeing me on such short notice. When I woke up this morning I had a really sore throat and a really bad cough. I think I am coming down with the flu.
Dr. Evans: Ah I see, yes you do sound rather croaky. We... | Chloe goes to see a doctor because she thinks she has flu. Doctor Evans examines Chloe and set up many medicines and an inhaler. Chole asks if she can go to work, Doctor Evans denies to avoid contagion and recommends Chole to stay in bed for at least three days, so Chole asks for a note to prove the authenticity and ge... |
train_462 | Justin: Mom, look! My first piggy bank and it still has money in it!
Corette: That is a blast from the past.
Justin: Remember when I used to beg you to break it so I could go buy ice cream?
Corette: Yes. You sure have come a long way in valuing your hard earned dollars.
Justin: Thanks for not giving in to my childhood ... | Justin finds a childhood piggy bank and Justin's mother thinks Justin has learned valuing earnings, so Justin decides to souvenir it. |
train_463 | Marv: I'll show you around and explain the operation as we go along.
Nester: That'll be most helpful.
Marv: That is our office block. We have all the administrative departments there. Down there is the research and development section.
Nester: How much do you spend on development every year?
Marv: About 3-4 % of the gr... | Marv shows Nester around and explains the operation. Marv introduces to Nester about the spending on development and delivery of orders. |
train_464 | Kelsey: So, where is this bus supposed to take us?
Mario: It should take us back up to Altadena.
Kelsey: Well, don't you know for sure?
Mario: I'm not really sure if it does or not.
Kelsey: Are you sure we got on the right bus?
Mario: I've never taken this bus, but I think it's the right one.
Kelsey: This place doesn't... | Kelsey doubts if they are on the right bus to Altadena. Then Mario finds out that they took the wrong one. |
train_465 | Mom: Johnny, I want to thank you.
Johnny: What do you mean, Mom? For breaking your best china?
Mom: Oh, Johnny, that stuff was dollar store junk. No, I want to thank you for keeping Grandma busy.
Johnny: Well, it's more like she kept me busy. . .
Mom: I know, and normally she's trying to tell me how to clean my house. ... | Jonny's mother thanks Johnny for breaking china so that Grandma keeps Jonny busy cleaning instead of herself. |
train_466 | Amy: Hi Michael.
Chrysa: Hi Amy. What's up?
Amy: I'm looking for the airport. Can you tell me how to get there?
Chrysa: No, sorry. I don't know.
Amy: I think I can take the subway to the airport. Do you know where the subway is?
Chrysa: Sure, it's over there.
Amy: Where? I don't see it.
Chrysa: Across the street.
Amy: ... | Michael shows Amy where to take the subway to the airport and where the restroom is. |
train_467 | Anya: Can I help you, madam?
Bevvy: Yes, I'm looking for a cap. Size 16.
Anya: Would you like to try this one on?
Bevvy: Yes. It's a bit tight. Have you got a bigger one?
Anya: All right. How about this one?
Bevvy: Yes, that's fine. I'll take it. Can I pay by check?
Anya: Of course, madam. | Bevvy purchases a suitable cap by check with Bevvy's help. |
train_468 | Franklyn: When can we expect you and your daughter for dinner? Next Saturday?
Janetta: Next Saturday? I'm sorry. I'Ve promised to go to a Chinese Opera with my daughter.
Franklyn: How about Sunday then?
Janetta: Yes, Sunday sounds fine. What time?
Franklyn: Does 6, 30 suit you?
Janetta: It suits us fine. We'll see you ... | Janetta will attend Franklyn's dinner on Sunday with Janetta's daughter. |
train_469 | Libbi: Hi. You said that you might need some help with preparing dinner. What would you like me to do?
Dulciana: Thanks for coming over to help. I really appreciate it. First, could you peel the vegetables? I'Ve put them all in the skin and there's a peeler.
Libbi: Ok, I'll peel the vegetables and you chop them. I'm te... | Libbi helps Dulciana prepare dinner. Dulciana gives instructions on what Libbi is expected to do, including peeling the vegetables, and then frying the meat. While Libbi is stirring the meat, Dulciana mixes the sauce according to Dulciana's secret recipe. |
train_470 | Jean-Marc: Hello, Madam. What can I do for you today?
Madam: Hello. I'd like to send 600 RMB in cash to my daughter. How long will it take for her to receive the money?
Jean-Marc: It's very quick and easy. It just takes 24 hours, we guarantee that. All you need to do is fill in this slip and we can proceed.
Madam: Are ... | Madam wants to send cash to her daughter, so she is required by Jean-Marc to pay a service commission. |
train_471 | Jermayne: You see, I'm getting much fatter than before. I'm always worried I've no idea how to lose weight.
Fenelia: You should do some exercise every day. That is the best way to keep you healthy and strong.
Jermayne: You know, I don't want to move about at all.
Fenelia: You'd better not watch too much TV. Recently, d... | Jermayne doesn't know how to lose weight. Fenelia recommends dancing machines which people can move on them as if they are really dancing. Jermayne thinks it's interesting and would like to buy one. |
train_472 | Frank: What do you think you'll be doing in five years' time, Carrie?
Carrie: I definitely won't be working as a car park attendant. I want to become an opera singer. I hope I'll be living in Milan. What about you, Frank?
Frank: Unless I pass my exams, I'll probably serve rude customers in the restaurant.
Carrie: Come ... | Frank feels sad about his possible future career, so Carrie encourages Frank. |
train_473 | Orin: Excuse me, would you please tell me when the next flight to Los Angeles is?
Lorne: Sure. The next direct flight to Los Angeles is two hours from now, but if you do not mind transferring at San Francisco you can board now. | Orin enquires about the flight to Los Angeles. |
train_474 | Libbey: It's freezing cold. Let me make some coffee to warm us up. Do you want a piece of pie as well?
Millicent: Coffee sounds great. But I'm going to have dinner with some friends in a while, so I'd better skip the pie. | Millicent decides to have Libbey's coffee without pie. |
train_475 | Mark: Are you all right, Mark? Is anything wrong?
Marcus: I'm so homesick, I could die. All this studying, all this pressure, I just can't stand it.
Mark: It takes time to get used to all this.
Marcus: Yes. But, you know, I lost sleep last night.
Mark: It seems like you've really got the blues. Have you heard from home... | Mark is homesick and decides to write a letter to Mark's mom. Mark doesn't have any envelopes to borrow, but he tells Mark where to buy stamps. |
train_476 | Garry: Do you have somewhere to stay in London, Peter?
Peter: No, I don't. In fact, I was about to ask you if you could arrange some place for me to stay.
Garry: Yes, that's no problem though I am not in charge of it. I'll ask someone to arrange it for you. What kind of place were you considering?
Peter: Well, I don't ... | Garry will ask someone to help Peter, who prefers a homestay without young children, arrange a place to stay. Garry warns Peter about the high prices of homestays, but Peter thinks it's not a big problem. |
train_477 | Nikoletta: Stay with me, kids. Don't get lost.
Josie: I am not Dad. I never get lost in the supermarket.
Haleigh: I am not a kid anymore, Mom.
Nikoletta: Anyway, stay with me. I want to check out some daily necessities.
Haleigh: No, Mom. I want to go to the video products section. The new album of Westlife just com... | Nikoletta asks Josie and Haleigh to stay with her while shopping. However they want to go to different sections, so they separate and then meet at lunch. |
train_478 | Zachary: Have you decided what you are going to take next semester?
Lisa: Well, I'm an English major, you know. So I came here to make sure I'm taking the right things.
Zachary: Good. I think it's a good idea. Our department should require meetings like this.
Lisa: I want to finish my degree in four years. So I don'... | Lisa wants to finish the degree in four years, so Lisa has to take necessary classes. After seeing Lisa's course selection, Zachary recommends Lisa to take Shakespeare's poetry class sooner because of its importance. Lisa has the time slot free so she decides to replace the 18th century poetry class with it. Lisa also ... |
train_479 | Anna: Hello, Anna speaking!
Jason: Hey, Anna, this is Jason.
Anna: Jason, where have you been hiding lately? You know it's been a long time since your last call. Have you been good?
Jason: Yes. How are you, Anna?
Anna: I am fine. What have you been doing?
Jason: Working. I've been really busy these days. I got a p... | Jason calls Anna to tell her that he got a promotion recently with good conditions and a nice new boss. While Jason is complaining about his last boss, Anna invites him to drink tonight and Jason accepts. |
train_480 | Steven: Did you hear what's going on downtown today? All the workers from the factory are staging a demonstration in the streets. Not one of the two thousand employees showed up for work today, and they have gathered outside the city hall to demand better working conditions for all factory employees.
Myrle: Wow, sounds... | Steven tells Myrle that today all the two thousand workers gather outside the city hall demanding better working conditions. Steven thinks they probably most want to clean up the safety hazards. |
train_481 | Joy: Come back. You haven't paid yet.
May: May, just let him go.
Joy: But he took some newspaper away without paying.
May: I know.
Joy: Why? You make me confused.
May: He lives nearby and he would just glance at the newspaper headlines, read the political sections and return them later.
Joy: Why does he have such... | May tells May that the man who took the newspaper without paying would return it and that he was a war hero. |
train_482 | Mikey: I have made up my mind. I am getting a tattoo.
Dolli: Really? Are you sure?
Mikey: Yeah! Why not? They are trendy and look great! I want to get a dragon on my arm or maybe a tiger on my back.
Dolli: Yeah but, it is something that you will have forever! They use indelible ink that can only be removed with lase... | Mikey wants a tattoo because it's trendy. Dolli tells Mikey that either getting a tattoo or removing it hurts a lot, which changes Mikey 's mind. |
train_483 | Louis: Louis, how is your knee today? Have you seen a doctor?
Neron: I feel much better today. I went to the doctor and he told me it was not serious. I should be OK for Saturday's basketball game.
Louis: Great. But why don't you have a good rest today? You can just practice throwing balls, but you shouldn't run.
Neron... | Louis decides to watch videos with Louis to rest Louis's injured knee for Saturday's basketball game. |
train_484 | Mr. Roberts: I'll be at a lunch meeting for the next hour and a half. Will you please tell anyone who calls that I will call them back later this afternoon? And if anyone comes to the office, it just have them wait until I come back.
Herschel: Yes, Mr. Roberts. What if they are there waiting for a long time? Should I o... | Mr. Roberts asks Herschel to take care of everything during his lunch meeting. Herschel promises to do so. |
train_485 | Brittany: So what do you want to do? Get another drink here or call it a night?
Pattie: I'll have another beer. Let me buy this round.
Brittany: OK. Thanks. So how was your date the other night?
Pattie: Great. Jim took me to the cinema to see a film. I think he's really nice. And he's got a cool job. He's a television ... | Pattie had a nice date with Jim who is very attractive, which even makes Pattie consider about marriage. Brittany thinks it's too early but Pattie insists it's nothing wrong with thinking about the future. Brittany advises Pattie to be careful. |
train_486 | Robert Brown: I'd like to check in please.
Jerrie: Do you have a reservation sir?
Robert Brown: Yes, the name is Robert, Robert Brown.
Jerrie: Let me check the computer please. Yes, here it is Robert Brown. How many nights will you be staying?
Robert Brown: I will stay from Monday to Friday.
Jerrie: That's four days. S... | Jerrie helps Robert check into a smoking room with a good view of the ocean, according to Robert's preference, which costs $140 a night. |
train_487 | Minda: Do you realize it's November already before you know it? Thanksgiving will be here.
Randy: Shh, you're right. It's time we decided what we're going to do this year. Well do you feel like inviting your sister and her family over, otherwise I'd like to invite my brother and his family.
Minda: I'd love to invite my... | Minda decides to invite Minda's sister's family since they invited Minda and Randy last year. Randy agrees to help Minda with the shopping. |
train_488 | Tedie: Dad come and sit here.
Dad: Oh good. We can watch the races together!
Tedie: Yes. look! There's William!
Dad: Where?
Tedie: There! He's running in this race. He's the boy with the red shorts.
Dad: Oh yes, he can run very fast. He's going to win, I think. Who's the boy with dark hair? He's coming second in the ra... | Tedie and Tedie's dad are watching sports races together. The father asks about the children in different competitions and Tedie introduces them, including William, Harry, Michael, Kathy and Richard. |
train_489 | Bea: Glad you're back. How did the conference go, Chris?
Chris: Uh, it was good. All the topic were interesting and the speakers were really good. The organization was a lot better this year, as well. I think having smaller number of people there made a big difference. You know you can make decisions a lot more quickly... | Chris compliments the conference on the topics and speakers as well as the better organizations and smaller size but complains about the hotel restaurant to Bea. |
train_490 | Millicent: Good evening, what can I do for you?
Edy: Good evening. I would like to buy a bottle of perfume.
Millicent: OK. We have many kinds of perfume here. You can choose freely.
Edy: Which brand would you recommend? I don't want to buy one with quality problems.
Millicent: Don't worry, we have no such problems. How... | Edy wants to buy perfume. Millicent recommends one which has special offers when buying lipstick or face cream. Edy needs only the perfume so Edy leaves. |
train_491 | Marjie: I can't stand this heat. I can't get my attention to studying for the midterm exam. I guess I'll have to go to the library this afternoon.
Jen: I don't blame you. This dormitory doesn't have air conditioning. I can't study, either. My roommate and I are thinking about moving out to the other dorm, or an apartme... | Marjie and Jen feel too hot to study in their dorms. Jen's thinking about moving out to an apartment. But Marjie says electricity is very expensive in an apartment, so Jen will see about the other dorm. |
train_492 | Mr. Jackson: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, we are happy you have all come out for our training workshop. Today we have a great line-up of speakers to talk to you. First on our program is a well-renown expert in the field of international economic development, Harvard's own Dr. James Smith. Dr. Smith has been invo... | Mr. Jackson introduces Mr. James Smith, who is an expert in international economic development. Mr. James will give a talk on international relations in the modern world and introduces the outline and schedule. |
train_493 | Joline: Can you tell me the best way to look for an apartment?
Cori: The local newspaper has ads for housing.
Joline: Is there any way to find a roommate to share an apartment with?
Cori: Sometimes you can post an advertisement saying that you need a roommate.
Joline: What do landlords charge for rent?
Cori: Would you ... | Cori suggests Joline post an advertisement in the local newspaper and promises to look at apartments with Joline. |
train_494 | Peter: So I'm on the fifth floor? How come this hotel has no fourth floor.
Manish: Four is an unlucky number here, Peter. Four sounds like death in Chinese. Hotels often have no fourth floor.
Peter: I see. Oh, I know what I wanted to ask. How much should I tip this guy?
Manish: People don't usually tip here, but you ca... | Manish tells Peter hotels often have no fourth floor because four sounds like death in Chinese. |
train_495 | Rory: I ' m fed up with marriage.
Grete: Why do you say so? Everyone admires that you have a good wife.
Rory: Oh, no. When we were poor, we often tried our best to make ends meet. It was a hard time.
Grete: But now you are rich.
Rory: And we have some squabbles on some boring things.
Grete: This is ordinary marriage li... | Rory is fed up with marriage. Grete thinks it is an ordinary marriage life. |
train_496 | Lorna: Hi, is this the Resume Writing Workshop?
Karyn: Yes, this is the Resume Writing Workshop. Welcome!
Lorna: I really don't know that much about putting together a resume.
Karyn: It's easy. Don't worry about it.
Lorna: What's the most important part?
Karyn: Well, the most important thing we need to do is make sure ... | Karyn at the Resume Writing Workshop is teaching Lorna how to put together a resume. |
train_497 | Nealon: Professor, where's Canada?
Professor: Canada is north of here.
Nealon: Can you show me on the map?
Professor: Sure. Look here. Canada is north of the United States.
Nealon: Oh, I see. Where's Mexico?
Professor: Mexico is south of the United States.
Nealon: How about Connecticut? Where's that?
Professor: Connect... | The professor shows Nealon Canada, Mexico, Connecticut, Ohio, Los Angeles, Boston, and Las Vegas on the map. |
train_498 | Robyn: Is everything ready for the Christmas party?
Fawne: Almost. I'Ve put up the decorations, and we'Ve decorated the Christmas tree with plenty of tinsel and baubles.
Robyn: I like the big star on the top of the tree. I'll put the presents under the tree later, how's the food.
Fawne: I'Ve prepared most of it already... | Robyn and Fawne are preparing for the Christmas party. They have decorated the Christmas tree, prepared the food and pudding, and sent all Christmas cards. Robyn will put the presents under the tree and make the punch. |
train_499 | George: Oh, Mary, come in, please. I'm so happy to see you.
Mary: Happy birthday, George. Many happy returns of the day. Here's a present for you.
George: Oh, thank you, Mary. You're so nice.
Mary: I hope you like it. Oh, have the other guys arrived?
George: They're all waiting for you. Let's join them. I'm going to cu... | Mary gives George a birthday present. They will cut the cake soon. |
train_500 | Burt: Jason, it's your turn.
Jason: I hope I get an easy question like you did.
Burt: You rolled a four. Let's see. . . you landed on Foreign Films.
Jason: Oh, great. That's just my luck! I hate those arty movies.
Burt: Well, too bad. So, what foreign film won an Oscar in 1993?
Jason: Oh, please! I have no idea.
Burt: ... | Jason thinks he's lucky to land on Foreign Films but he can't answer the question. |
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