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train_332 | Julia: I am having a hard time at my job.
Tannie: What's wrong, Julia?
Julia: My colleagues quickly get promotions, while I always get sidelined. I don't know what to do anymore.
Tannie: Don't give up so soon.
Julia: But I don't know what else I can do. I am willing to work hard. Sometimes I make mistakes and the boss is not happy.
Tannie: Mistakes are just a lessons to learn from.
Julia: Tell that to my boss.
Tannie: Do you know Abraham Lincoln?
Julia: Yes.
Tannie: He grew up poor in Kentucky and barely had a year of schooling, but he went on to become the President of United States.
Julia: He was also assassinated because of his views.
Tannie: He is known as American's greatest president. Do you know why? Because he fought against slavery and secession at a time in history where others were too afraid to do anything. He succeeded because of his ambition and generous spirit.
Julia: Well, if he can become president, then I can at least get a promotion.
Tannie: That's the spirit. Never give up on your dream. | Julia's having a hard time at her job. Tannie takes Lincoln as an example to inspire her to never give up. |
train_333 | Kayley: Are you studying any languages here?
Lory: Yes, I'm studying in the Foreign Languages Department.
Kayley: What are you majoring in?
Lory: I'm majoring in English.
Kayley: Is it difficult to learn?
Lory: Yes. The language is hard to learn, but it's interesting.
Kayley: Do you know anything about Britain and America?
Lory: I'm reading a lot of books about the two countries. I like the culture.
Kayley: Right. It's important to learn the culture of a nation if you want to learn the language well.
Lory: You're right. | Lory majors in English. Kayley thinks learning the culture of a nation is important if people want to learn its language. |
train_334 | Basia: How was your doctors' appointment?
Josie: It was fine. He says that I'm pretty healthy overall. But I told him that I have trouble sleeping sometimes and he offered me sleeping pills.
Basia: Did you take them?
Josie: No, I'm afraid they're harmful to my health.
Basia: So what are you going to do?
Josie: I think I will schedule an appointment with the psychologist. Maybe I can't sleep because I have too much anxiety. Talking to someone may help.
Basia: You know I used to have trouble sleeping and I found a few things that help. If I exercise outdoors in the morning, it relaxes me all day. Also, if I don't use my phone or computer after 8:00 pm, then I can easily fall asleep at 10.
Josie: Those are good suggestions. Maybe I should try those things before I pay to see a psychologist.
Basia: Yeah, you might as well try. | Josie has trouble sleeping sometimes and is going to see the psychologist. Basia offers some good suggestions that Josie may try. |
train_335 | Laurel: I need to make a plane reservation.
Gracia: We can book your trip right now, what is your destination?
Laurel: I need to fly to New York City.
Gracia: What date would you like me to book this plane ticket for you?
Laurel: I need a flight on July fourth.
Gracia: You can fly out of Los Angeles International or Burbank Airport. Which do you prefer?
Laurel: I will fly out of whatever airport with the cheapest price.
Gracia: If you have a choice, would you rather fly in the morning or later in the day?
Laurel: I would like to book an afternoon flight.
Gracia: I have booked you a flight in the afternoon, your ticket will arrive in the mail, within 3 days. | Laurel books an afternoon plane ticket to New York City on July fourth with Gracia's assistance. |
train_336 | Joelle: Hi, where are you working now?
Nolan: In a clothing factory, but I'm trying to find another job.
Joelle: Really, why?
Nolan: You know, I've been working there for more than 6 years, but I can't even buy a house.
Joelle: But do you like the job and the people?
Nolan: Yes, of course. The job is nice and the people are nice too.
Joelle: Well, if you like the job, I suggest that you apply for a loan.
Nolan: But applying for a loan is complicated, isn't it?
Joelle: Absolutely not, but you must consider 3 things.
Nolan: What are they?
Joelle: The interest rate, the banks reputation and the loan term. Choose a bank with the best service and the lowest interest.
Nolan: Oh, it's such a good idea. Thanks a lot. | Nolan wants to find another job because Nolan cannot afford a house though Nolan likes the job. Joelle suggests Nolan apply for a loan instead. |
train_337 | Shawn: I wrote this song last night. I've been feeling very creative lately.
Aryn: It was interesting. I've never heard a song about bees before.
Shawn: I was just thinking about these last night and how they buzz around the flowers. I had to pick up my guitar and start composing.
Aryn: I bet you have a lot of other songs.
Shawn: Oh yeah, I wrote one about the ocean the other day. And I have others about socks, my mom, picking apples and tons of other things. I think I'm going to put them all on an album.
Aryn: Good idea.
Shawn: Maybe I will get really famous and go on tour. Want to be in my band?
Aryn: Well, my style is really different from yours. Your songs are so happy and light.
Shawn: I have some sad songs, too. We would make a really good team I think. Come over to my place later and let's see how we sound together. | Shawn shares Shawn's original songs with Aryn and invites Aryn to join Shawn's band. |
train_338 | Clem: Can I help you with anything?
Tore: Yes, I'm looking for an engagement ring for my girlfriend.
Clem: Congratulations, that is very exciting. Do you know what kind of ring you're looking for?
Tore: Not really. I'm not too good at this kind of stuff.
Clem: Do you know what she likes?
Tore: She really likes colorful stones. I know that she prefers red and yellow. She likes diamonds. But I think she would also like a ruby or something else that's really bright.
Clem: We have some gorgeous ruby rings over here. Does she like silver or gold?
Tore: Gold.
Clem: This one here is really nice. The gold band is on the thinner side.
Tore: I like that one. Do you have anything with a smaller stone?
Clem: This one here has a small stone. There was a nice design on the band, too.
Tore: I think this may be the one. I'm going to send a photo of it to my mom. | Tore wants an engagement ring for his girlfriend. Clem recommends some gorgeous ruby rings. Tore chooses a gold one with a smaller stone and will ask his mom for advice. |
train_339 | Laurel: Dad, can you take me shopping this weekend? I need to find a dress.
Orton: The big dance is this weekend? Wow, sure, I can do that. When is it?
Laurel: It's at the end of the month.
Orton: Wow, I cannot believe you were almost done with high school. I still remember your first day of kindergarten.
Laurel: Yeah, I'm not so little anymore. I'm heading off at college at the end of the summer.
Orton: Don't remind me. I'm really going to miss you.
Laurel: Ah, thanks, dad. | Laurel wants her dad to take her shopping to buy a dress for the high school big dance. Her dad is nostalgic about her growth. |
train_340 | Hedda: Hi Mike, could you please tell me something about your study experiences?
Mike: OK. I studied in Australia for 5 years, in America for a year and in Japan for more than 3 years.
Hedda: Is that so? Did you also study in your home country Canada?
Mike: Yes, of course. I went to primary school in Canada.
Hedda: You've had quite a lot of experiences around the world.
Mike: Yes, it's been interesting.
Hedda: So what did you and your friends like to do for fun when you were in America?
Mike: Well, teenagers all like to have parties and American students like to have parties at their own houses. Every weekend different students would invite me to their places, and we would have a great time. | Mike tells Hedda his study experiences around the world, then introduces fun activities when he was in America. |
train_341 | Idelle: What is the schedule for tomorrow?
Meade: Let me see, a meeting with bill lines at 10:00 in the morning and all the paperwork is ready, and then a trip to the national lab at 3:00 in the afternoon and at 7:00 in the evening we'll have dinner with Mr. Cooper manager of LG company.
Idelle: Another busy day, but please don't plan anything for Saturday. I'm going to a basketball match with my family. | Meade tells Idelle the schedule for tomorrow. Idelle asks Meade not to plan anything for Saturday. |
train_342 | Sir: Hello, I want to ask you how to draw money.
Veronica: There is quite a long line in front of the bank windows. Please use this machine.
Sir: How to use it?
Veronica: Please plug your bank card here and then operate by steps.
Sir: What can I do if the card doesn't come out after I plug it?
Veronica: It doesn't happen generally.
Sir: What can I do if only one hundred yuan come out after I withdraw 500 yuan?
Veronica: Sir, please take it easy.
Sir: If I withdraw 500 yuan, 5000 yuan comes out. Haha, how nice!
Veronica: Sir, please don't lose yourself into daydreams. There are many people waiting here. | Veronica tells Sir how to draw money from the machine, then Sir keeps imaging situations where the machine is broken. |
train_343 | Adel: How are those jeans?
Darda: They fit me well and I like the style, but I find them a little bit too long.
Adel: What if you roll them up a little?
Darda: I guess I could, but then they would look different.
Adel: I see, we can make them shorter for you if you want.
Darda: Yeah, that would be great.
Adel: Sure thing, though it will take about 2 hours. You can pay for them first and come back in the afternoon or evening to pick them up.
Darda: That's fine. Can I pick them up tomorrow?
Adel: No problem. | Darda likes new jeans but they are too long. Adel offers to make them shorter. Darda'll pick them up tomorrow. |
train_344 | Jenette: Hello, I want to know how much it costs to have a manicure and pedicure.
Ginnifer: Usually it's 60 dollars for a manicure, and 80 dollars for a pedicure. But with this special discount, the total for both is only one hundred and 20 dollars, and you can get them painted.
Jenette: That's nice. I'd like to give it a try. I think I like passion red. please.
Ginnifer: Alright.Do you want your cuticles cut, too?
Jenette: No.
Ginnifer: Would you like the shapes square or round?
Jenette: Square. But with round at the edges, please.
Ginnifer: All right, it's done. Please follow me to the drying section.
Jenette: How long will it take to get them dry?
Ginnifer: Ten or about five minutes. You'll be all set.
Jenette: I see, thank you. | Ginnifer tells Ginnifer doing a manicure and pedicure together is one hundred and 20 dollars. Ginnifer finishes the operation and takes Jenette to the drying section. |
train_345 | Nicky: Hi there. Welcome to Lincoln Corporate Services. How can we help?
Misty: Hi. I was wondering what kind of fixed asset loans you have? Do you have Fixed Asset Loans?
Nicky: Yes, we do. You'll go through the acceptance application, then a first review, then an evaluation and examination and finally get approval. Why don't you read through this brochure? It outlines all of the important aspects of the loan, the terms and conditions, etc.
Misty: That's a good idea, to familiarise myself with it. Then, I'll be back if we decide to go ahead. | Nicky introduces how to apply for fixed asset loans and gives Misty a brochure to know more. |
train_347 | Monica: Lucy, I ' d like to fix the light in the corridor, it keeps flashing, which drives me crazy. Would you like to help me with the ladder?
Lucy: Monica, wait a moment. I think we ' d better call the repair man to do it.
Monica: I think I can handle it by myself.
Lucy: I ' d like you to have a look at the safety manual of our company.
Monica: I see. If I got hurt when fixing the light, even during office hours, I wouldn ' t get compensation from our company since repairing is not my responsibility.
Lucy: Other company rules also need your attention.
Monica: Like this one? Never wear loose clothes or hair when operating the shredder. Yeah, thank you for telling me.
Lucy: Don ' t mention it. | Monica wants to fix the light by herself, and Lucy stops her by advising her to look at the safety manual. |
train_348 | Brandea: Hi, Becky, what's up?
Becky: Not much, except that my mother-in-law is driving me up the wall.
Brandea: What's the problem?
Becky: She loves to nit-pick and criticizes everything that I do. I can never do anything right when she ' s around.
Brandea: For example?
Becky: Well, last week I invited her over to dinner. My husband and I had no problem with the food, but if you listened to her, then it would seem like I fed her old meat and rotten vegetables. There's just nothing can please her.
Brandea: No, I can't see that happening. I know you're a good cook and nothing like that would ever happen.
Becky: It's not just that. She also criticizes how we raise the kids.
Brandea: My mother-in-law used to do the same thing to us. If it wasn't disciplining them enough, then we were disciplining them too much. She also complained about the food we fed them, the schools we sent them too, and everything else under the sun. | Becky complains that her mother-in-law likes to criticize everything she does for example the food Becky made and how they raise the kids. Brandea's mother-in-law did the same thing on children rasing. |
train_351 | Sascha: Excuse me, but can you tell me the way to the railway station?
Jodie: Just go straight along this street, turn left at the first crossing and walk straight ahead about 100 meters. You can't miss it.
Sascha: About how long will it take me to get there?
Jodie: It's about 20 minutes'walk, I think.
Sascha: I see. Is there a bus I can take?
Jodie: Yes, you can take the No. 5 bus over there. Get off at the next stop.
Sascha: Thank you so much for your help.
Jodie: It's my pleasure. | Jodie tells Sascha the way to the railway station and the bus Sascha can take to get there. |
train_352 | Miao Ping: Hello Mr. Fang! It's good to see you again. What can we do for you today?
Mr. Fang: Hello, Miao Ping. I'd like to open a Foreign Currency Account today.
Miao Ping: That shouldn't be a problem, Mr. Fang. Have you got your Certificate of Use of Foreign Exchange Account and the Foreign Exchange Account Opening Notice with you? Our most widely used currencies are US dollar, Japanese yen and Hong Kong dollar.
Mr. Fang: I need to open a US dollar account, trade with America is going up each year.
Miao Ping: We will transact this for you as soon as we can after the materials you have given me have been checked and verified.
Mr. Fang: Good, thanks. I look forward to hearing from you. | Miao Ping helps Mr. Fang open a US dollar account and tells him they will transact immediately after checking and verifying his materials. |
train_353 | Carey: Hello, Jason, there is going to be a screening of Final Destination 3 at our campus cinema tomorrow. I plan to go to see it.
Jason: Is it a horror movie?
Carey: Yeah, I love horror movies. Would you like to go with me tomorrow?
Jason: No way. I will be scared out of my wits.
Carey: That's funny, I didn't know a big fellow like you could be so soft and timid on the inside.
Jason: Hey, how would you like to taste my fist?
Carey: Alright, all joking aside, what kinds of moves do you like?
Jason: Um, let me see, romance, comedy. documentary, action, science fiction, animated and so on.
Carey: That is to say, you like all genres except for horror movies.
Jason: Yeah. It seems like we don't speak the same language as far as movies are concerned.
Carey: Not quite. I also greatly enjoy romance and comedy.
Jason: The Notebook is this type of movie.
Carey: Really? I haven't heard of it.
Jason: Well then, this could be a nice opportunity to enjoy it together. I bet you'd love it.
Carey: Ok. I can't wait to see it. Let's go! | Carey invites Jason to watch a horror movie with Carey. Jason refuses because he doesn't want to be scared. They discuss the genres they like and decide to watch a romantic comedy called The Notebook. |
train_354 | Jack: Did everyone fill out their entry permits?
Arabela: Yes. The videographer has already started filming my parents trying to speak English with the flight attendants.
Jack: Speaking of flight attendants, they keep smiling at me. I wonder why. . .
Arabela: It'll be the year 2000! The flight attendants are coming over here. They're carrying bottles of champagne!
Jack: That's because it's time.
Arabela: Time for what?
Jack: It's time to make our wedding wish come true. . .
Arabela: You mean get married now? On the plane?
Jack: Why not? I've got the rings ready.
Arabela: I don't know what to say, Jack!
Jack: Hopefully, you'll say ' yes '. . . | Jack and Jack are on a plane talking about the flight attendants. Then Jack proposes to Jack suddenly which surprises Arabela. |
train_355 | Quigly: Why are you in such a hurry?
Tobie: I should finish it as soon as possible.
Quigly: Don't worry, do it step by step
Tobie: Why can I learn it?
Quigly: Don't worry, do it step by step.
Tobie: I feel I really stupid. | Quigly encourages Tobie who feels self-abased in learning. |
train_356 | Bonny: I hear that there is a festival called Duanwu in China.
Sher: Yes. It is also called Dragon Boat Festival.
Bonny: Why are you celebrating this festival?
Sher: We celebrate it to commemorate a great patriotic poet of China, Qu Yuan.
Bonny: What do you do on that day?
Sher: We'll have rice dumplings. What's more, there are also dragon boat matches in some places of southern China.
Bonny: I see. | Sher introduces Bonny to the origin and customs of the Dragon Boat Festival. |
train_357 | Jimmie: Who is responsible for the accident? Is it Tony's fault?
Tony: No. I don't suppose he's to blame. The man in the other car made a big mistake.
Jimmie: You mean Tony is the victim? No, I don't think so. He's equally responsible because he tried to overtake you.
Tony: Yeah. I think everyone should go easy on driving. | Jimmie and Tony agrees that everyone is responsible for the accident. |
train_358 | Allie: That was a great party. Thanks for staying behind to help me clear up.
Christiane: It certainly was a great party. It's a pity that a glass and a plate got broken and someone spilled a drink over here.
Allie: I expected that something might get broken. That doesn't bother me. That spilled drink won't leave a stain, will it?
Christiane: I doubt it, I'll deal with it right away. Luckily it wasn't a glass of red wine, I'll just get a bowl of water and a cloth.
Allie: I'm going to put all the rubbish into this big plastic bag.
Christiane: Afterwards, we can do the washing up together. Everything will be finished within an hour. Your friend Keith is really funny. I liked his magic tricks.
Allie: Yes, he's very good. . isn't he? He told some funny stories too.
Christiane: Amanda told some very funny jokes. At the beginning of the party, she was being very serious.
Allie: I think that she had a litter too much of the punch.
Christiane: What did you put in that punch? It tasted great, but was quite strong.
Allie: That's my little secret. Did you like the snacks that I prepared?
Christiane: Very much. The birthday cake was delicious, wasn't it? Emily told me that she and karen made it themselves.
Allie: That cake tasted so good! It disappeared within minutes, so I think everyone liked it a lot. How's that stain?
Christiane: All cleaned up. Are you ready to start on the washing up? | Allie helps Christiane clear up the things after a party. Christiane thinks it was great except that someone spilled a drink. Then they discuss how to clean the spilled drink and talk about the people and food at the party. The stain is cleaned up as they talk. |
train_359 | Adeline: It's taking you forever to do my hair.
Lenee: Give me a minute.
Adeline: You should've been done already.
Lenee: There you go.
Adeline: I don't think that you're done.
Lenee: What's wrong?
Adeline: My hair looks hideous.
Lenee: What's so bad about it?
Adeline: It doesn't look good at all.
Lenee: Sorry about that.
Adeline: I really hope that you didn't expect me to pay you for this.
Lenee: Well, let me talk to my manager, okay? | Adeline is unsatisfied with the haircut made by Lenee and refuses to pay for it. |
train_360 | Kitti: Don't be too sad. If you really think that you have no feeling with him, then, in my opinion, getting divorced maybe is the best way to solve the problem.
Jenny: I know clearly at the bottom of my heart. I just can't set my mind at rest because of the child. She's little. She cannot understand us and accept such truth.
Kitti: Yeah, child is the matter. Don't tell Jenny the truth, only tell her the white lie. When she grows up, you find the suitable opportunity to tell her.
Jenny: I see. OK. | Kitti encourages Jenny to divorce but Jenny is worried about her daughter. Kitti suggests her telling the white lie. |
train_361 | Ammo Hung: Do you know who Ammo Hung is?
Nan: Of course. He is now 50 years old. And he started out studying alembics, singing, dancing and martial arts at the age of nine, and has tarred in 140 kung fu films. He has also become an independent producer and director.
Ammo Hung: You know only one aspect of him. Do you know what he would do in the kitchen?
Nan: I have no idea. Tell me.
Ammo Hung: In the kitchen, with his wife by his side he still puts on quite a dinner time show.
Nan: What does he do there?
Ammo Hung: Imagine a chef chopping vegetables on fast forward. Picture a man making a stir-fry, tossing the mixture up in the air, and then catching it, every last bit, in his work. And his culinary motto is'Enjoy the moment. 'If you want to know hey theycook, visit www. StudioClassroom. com. tw for the recipe. | Nan tells about the things Nan knows about Ammo Hung including his achievement and career, and Ammo Hung says Ammo Hung also puts on a cooking show and introduces it. |
train_362 | Mary: Mary, today a man from an intermediary gave me a call.
Allyce: What did he say?
Mary: He said he saw my job-seeking information on the Internet, and could offer me an appropriate job.
Allyce: What kind of intermediary is it?
Mary: It's a recruiting agency which specializes in introducing talented people to companies and businesses.
Allyce: What job did he recommend to you?
Mary: It's on telemarketing.
Allyce: Does he ask you to pay some fees?
Mary: No, he said the employers will pay for it.
Allyce: Then what do you think about it?
Mary: I feel it is OK and I want to give it a try.
Allyce: Sure, but you must verify that first and don't easily make a promise.
Mary: Of course, I will.
Allyce: Good luck! | Mary tells Mary a man from an intermediary recommends a job on telemarketing to Mary for free. Mary asks Mary to verify the offer carefully. |
train_363 | Peter: Peter, listen to the lyrics of this song.
Brigid: What's so special about this song?
Peter: It's from the musical that is so popular in New York right now. Do you like it?
Brigid: Not very much. It sounds too emotional to me.
Peter: That's why it is so popular. It was recorded by Barbara Tutin. I've heard that when she sang this song on stage the opening night, she created quite a sensation.
Brigid: I'm afraid my association with Broadway musicals is rather limited.
Peter: Well, then, you need an introduction. The school drama club is putting on a musical production. How about going together?
Brigid: I have a better idea. Let's go to a jazz concert and I'll give you an education in jazz. | Peter wants to interest Peter in musicals by inviting him to the school drama club, but Peter prefers giving Peter an education in jazz. |
train_365 | Luisa: Would you go to the bookstore with me?
Ellie: It sounds a good idea. Let's go.
Luisa: Do you know Jeffery has published his second detective novel?
Ellie: Yes. I heard about that. And I know you want to buy it, but I'm not interested in detective novels.
Luisa: So what are you interested in?
Ellie: Magazines about fashions, such as Cosmo Polian.
Luisa: I know that magazine. It's very popular.
Ellie: Yes. I can lend you some.
Luisa: Thank you. But I'm not interested. | Luisa is interested in Jeffery's detective novels, while Ellie is interested in Magazines about fashions. |
train_366 | Bill Martin: Hello, my name is Bill Martin and we have a reservation for party tonight.
Deane: Yes, what can I do for you?
Bill Martin: I need to cancel that. We have had a last minute change of plans.
Deane: I see. Would you like me to reschedule you for another night?
Bill Martin: OK, we will let you know as early as possible. By the way, will we be able to get a refund on this cancellation?
Deane: Certainly.
Bill Martin: Thank you very much.
Deane: That's all right. I hope we can help you at some other time. Good-bye.
Bill Martin: Good-bye. | Bill Martin wants to cancel the reservation for the party tonight and asks for a refund on the cancellation. |
train_367 | Tildie: I am so busy today.
Ailyn: Can I help you?
Tildie: I'm not sure. Perhaps you could do the shopping.
Ailyn: I'll be glad to help.
Tildie: Or maybe make the beds.
Ailyn: All you have to do is ask for help.
Tildie: Thanks. That's terrific!
Ailyn: I'm ready and willing to help. | Tildie is busy and Ailyn is very willing to help. |
train_368 | Lorrin: Good morning, is there anything I can do for you?
Delora: Can you enlarge the picture?
Lorrin: Yes, what size do you want?
Delora: I want it enlarged to 5 inches.
Lorrin: No problem. Come and get your picture on Friday. | Delora requests Lorrin to enlarge the picture. |
train_369 | Nathanial: I simply couldn't help giving him the fish-eye when I knew all that.
Ben: But Ben is not a bad man. I know him from A to Z.
Nathanial: However, he disappointed us very much this time.
Ben: I can understand that. But. . . | Ben supports Ben while Nathanial complains about him. |
train_370 | Jodi: Good morning. What can I do for you, sir?
Reynolds: Good morning. I'd like to have a haircut.
Jodi: Very well. Please sit down here. Do you want me to cut your hair very close?
Reynolds: Please cut the sides shorter, but not so much at the back.
Jodi: It's such a hot season, isn't it? May I suggest thinning out the top?
Reynolds: That's a good idea. But leave the front as it is now.
Jodi: ( several minutes later ) Now it's done. Is it satisfactory?
Reynolds: Very good, thanks.
Jodi: Anything else I can do for you, sir?
Reynolds: No, thanks. | Jodi cuts Reynolds's hair by thinning out the top without cutting the front based on Jodi's suggestions and Reynolds's requirements. |
train_371 | Ilyssa: Hi, I need to talk with the property manager right away!
Jerrie: This is the property manager. What seems to be the problem?
Ilyssa: This morning, when we woke up, there was water pouring in from the ceiling!
Jerrie: Could you tell me what room had the leak?
Ilyssa: There were several rooms, but the worst leak was in the bathroom.
Jerrie: Could you please remind me which floor you are on?
Ilyssa: We are on the second floor, one of the middle floors.
Jerrie: I will be sending the assistant manager to check it out. May we look at it this morning?
Ilyssa: Actually, I have to go to school right now.
Jerrie: If you aren't there, we will use our master key to get in and check things out. | Ilyssa calls the property manager to fix the leaks in their rooms, and the manager decides to send the assistant manager to check things out. |
train_372 | Ainslee: Can I help you?
Jerrie: My wife and I want to go to Beijing for a tour. Can you arrange it?
Ainslee: Yes, we can arrange that.
Jerrie: I'd like to know what kind of tour your travel agency has.
Ainslee: Our travel agency provides all kinds of tours, ranging from individual tour to group package tour.
Jerrie: Excellent.
Ainslee: When do you expect to come?
Jerrie: September 28th.
Ainslee: What specific places do you wish to visit?
Jerrie: We would like to visit the Great Wall, the Ming Tombs and the Imperial Palace.
Ainslee: OK. | Jerrie helps Ainslee, who wants to visit specific places, arrange a tour to Beijing on September 28th. |
train_373 | Sterne: Hello. Can I help you?
Shawna: Hello. Is my laundry ready? My room number is 210.
Sterne: I'm afraid it is still being washed.
Shawna: Can you take the stain off?
Sterne: Yes, we can. But you need wait a moment.
Shawna: That's right. Can I get it back in the afternoon? I really need them tonight.
Sterne: Yes, it will be ready then.
Shawna: OK. By the way, please get them pressed.
Sterne: No problem. | Shawna requests Sterne to get the laundry ready and pressed by the afternoon. |
train_374 | Miss Liu: Miss Liu, please come in.
Bette: What can I do for you, sir?
Miss Liu: Copy this report for me.
Bette: OK. But which size should I use?
Miss Liu: You should use the A4 paper is all right.
Bette: I see. Should I have it bound?
Miss Liu: It is unnecessary.
Bette: That is all right. | Miss Liu asks Miss Liu to copy a report for him. |
train_375 | Emery: I've never been to a restaurant like this before.
Micheal: It's really different, isn't it?
Emery: That's a good word to describe it.
Micheal: I hope you're hungry because the pizza here is huge as well as to die for.
Emery: I am hungry. I think I could eat a lot by myself.
Micheal: Well, let's order one for a starter.
Emery: I'm in the mood for a Californian pizza.
Micheal: That happens to be my favorite. Waiter, I think we're ready to order. | Micheal takes Emery to an unusual restaurant and they decide to order a Californian pizza. |
train_376 | Asia: This hotel in India just got ranked the number one hotel in the world!
Jacquenetta: What, by some silly website that specializes in top ten lists just to sell more ads?
Asia: No, by Travel + Leisure magazine.
Jacquenetta: Oh, really? They really know their stuff. Hey, that looks more like a palace!
Asia: It's designed after the ancient palaces of northern India.
Jacquenetta: It looks like a lot of the rooms have balconies.
Asia: Yeah, those are the suites that have direct access to private pools. But all the rooms have Wi-Fi, flat screen TVs, king-size beds, daily newspapers, and...
Jacquenetta: OK, stop talking! We've got to make our reservations!
Asia: Well, hang on a second. You don't really like Indian food.
Jacquenetta: But I thought they offer other choices besides Indian food...
Asia: Maybe. Also, this part of India is pretty quiet. There's no shopping or clubbing. People go there to relax.
Jacquenetta: That's OK. I can go shopping anywhere.
Asia: The rooms start at $350 per night, and those suites are $750 per night.
Jacquenetta: Whoa! I thought India was supposed to be inexpensive! | Asia shows Jacquenetta the hotel in India which got ranked the number one hotel worldwide. Jacquenetta wants to make their reservations at that hotel and they discuss the details, and Jacquenetta is surprised at the price. |
train_377 | Malorie: Good morning, can I help you?
Ammamaria: Yes, I'd like to know something about the weather in New York this week.
Malorie: Well, it's fairly hot and there's much rain in the evenings.
Ammamaria: I see, thanks very much for your help. | Malorie tells Ammamaria the weather in New York. |
train_378 | Lawerence: What happened? I've been waiting for almost an hour.
Esmeralda: Vm sorry, but I had car trouble.
Lawerence: Oh, that's too bad. Couldn't you have telephoned?
Esmeralda: I was going to, but I didn't have any change for a pay phone.
Lawerence: You could've gotten some change in a store.
Esmeralda: But I was out on the edge of town. There wasn't any place to get change.
Lawerence: Well, at least you're here now. No need to wait any longer. So, let's get started. | Esmeralda is late because Esmeralda had car trouble and couldn't get change to phone anyone. |
train_379 | Karlee: How are your home-stay families chosen?
Katey: We have special requirements that our families must meet before they are invited to have our international students. We require that the family lies live within a reasonable distance of the school, have enough living space for the student, and live in a clean, safe and comfortable area. We also work with families who enjoy having international students. We try to match each student with a family as best we can.
Karlee: If I stay with a home-stay family, what should I expect?
Katey: The family will treat you as a guest, and you will be expected to obey house rules. All families provide a single or shared room and a choice of meals. In most cases, students will be expected to share the bathroom. Experiences has shown us that living with a family is the most interesting and effective way to learn the language. Remember, your home-stay family will have different customs and habits from what perhaps you are used to. Meals will be prepared by the family. All home-stay families are within 30 minutes, travelling time of the school. The smaller the city, the less time it takes to reach the school. | Karlee asks Katey how home-stay families are chosen. Katey also says that the family will treat the student as a guest and the student should obey house rules. Katey also talks about the experience of living with the family. |
train_381 | Amanda: Hey, that's a very nice hairdo you're wearing!
Joanna: Oh you're exaggerating. I'm never really good at making hairdo.
Amanda: You did it yourself? Wow, you are good!
Joanna: Thanks for saying so, but my husband thinks otherwise.
Amanda: He's just got no idea of how good you are. | Amanda compliments Joanna's hairdo, which Joanna's husband doesn't like. |
train_382 | Hiro: Guess what? Paul and Susan are engaged.
Susan: Really? When did that happen?
Hiro: A week ago? They met last summer and now just sink. They will be married soon.
Susan: Have they set a date for the wedding?
Hiro: No, not yet. But Susan says they'd like to get married in November or December. Then they'll go to Hawaii for their honeymoon. | Hiro tells Susan Paul and Susan, who met last summer, are engaged. |
train_383 | Anja: Hello, is this the ABC Company?
ABC Company: Yes. May I help you?
Anja: We have just arrived from Tokyo and we've been looking for our reserved car of your company all over, but we cannot find it.
ABC Company: What is your reservation number?
Anja: Our reservation number is J-221.
ABC Company: Let me see. Oh, yes. We have your reservation number.
Anja: You mean you haven't arranged any car.
ABC Company: I'm sorry to say 'No. '
Anja: Here, I'll take a taxi instead. How do you refund us? | Anja calls ABC Company to ask the location of their reserved car, but ABC Company hasn't arranged it. |
train_384 | Jerrie: Thanks for coming shopping with me.
Rayner: I'm so honored that you thought to ask me.
Jerrie: I've never given a speech in front of a thousand people before.
Rayner: You're going to do great. And you're going to look great.
Jerrie: Thanks. Now let's decide which one of these suits looks best for this occasion.
Rayner: I still like the olive one best. There's a tailor here who can take up the sleeves for you.
Jerrie: The question is, can he have it done before Friday?
Rayner: These guys are professional. I think they can have it done tomorrow. Let's ask. | Rayner helps Jerrie to pick a suit for Jerrie's speech which needs to be tailored before Friday. |
train_385 | John: Steven, would you like to go dance with us tonight?
Steven: John, I am just not in the mood for this.
John: You look so upset. What's going on?
Steven: I lost the table tennis game yesterday.
John: Oh, what a pity!
Steven: I just don't want to play table tennis any more.
John: Is it that bad? It's nothing more than a game.
Steven: My opponent bowled me with the very first ball. I was wondering if it's appropriate for me to play table tennis.
John: Oh, come on! Failure is the mother of success. Don't lose heart. I'm sure you'll succeed.
Steven: Perhaps you are right. But I still need some time to recover from the failure.
John: I understand. | Steven lost the table tennis game and feels upset. John encourages him but Steven thinks he needs time to recover. |
train_386 | Patrice: What are you going to do for your year abroad, Tim?
Tim: Study study study! I want to learn a lot.
Patrice: You're going to take courses?
Tim: Yes, I'm going to take some university courses there.
Patrice: Sounds hard.
Tim: Yes, but I think it's probably for the best.
Patrice: Won't you get lonely?
Tim: Hey, I'm a pretty cool guy; I'll make friends. And I'll have a lot of extra-curricular activities too. You know, like fencing or theater or something. | Tim tells Patrice he plans to study, make friends, and enjoy activities during the year abroad. |
train_387 | Dode: I was thinking of starting my own business. I know you wanted me to take over your restaurant business but I can't stand working in the food industry.
Isidore: OK, but what do you really want to do?
Dode: I want to sell skateboards, clothing and shoes.
Isidore: You want to run a clothing shop?
Dode: No, it's actually a skateboarding shop.
Isidore: What would make your shop different from all the others?
Dode: I thought we could make our own T-shirts. Maybe you and dad could lend me some money first.
Isidore: Sounds OK to me, but you'll have to talk to your dad about this too. | Dode wants to start a skateboarding shop and make their own T-shirts by lending money from Isidore and Dode's dad. |
train_388 | Diana: Hey, Peter. I'm sorry.
Peter: Hi, Diana. What's wrong?
Diana: We were going to Hong Kong this weekend. But I'm afraid I can't go.
Peter: How come?
Diana: I have a really big geography test and I have to study for it.
Peter: We can go next weekend instead?
Diana: No, I don't want to ruin your weekend. You go ahead and please take the book I bought to my friend Sally. Tell her I have to study all weekend, because I can't afford to fail the test.
Peter: OK, then I'll go with them. But it's a pity you can't come. | Diana cannot go to Hong Kong because she has a test and she asks Peter to go without her. |
train_389 | Danella: Good morning. What can I do for you?
Brooks: I am looking for a flat for 2 people near the university.
Danella: Well. There are several places available and the rent ranges from 80 to $150 a month. What are your requirements?
Brooks: I think of flat for no more than $100 a month is good. I prefer to live in a quiet street and I need at least 2 bedrooms.
Danella: Well, we have got 2 flats that meet your requirements. This one costs $85 a month, it's 2 miles away from the university.
Brooks: Well. That's a little far to walk. What about the other one?
Danella: The second one is 3/2 miles away from the university, but it is smaller and more expensive. It's $100 a month.
Brooks: Can we go to have a look at the second one now? I want to examine the room before making a final decision.
Danella: No problem, but please wait for 5 minutes. I need to finish typing this piece of material.
Brooks: OK. | Brooks wants a flat for 2 people near the university which is under $100 a month. Danella recommends two flats and Brooks decides to see the nearer one. |
train_390 | Tiphani: I like that picture you put up on the wall yesterday.
Jaymee: Oh, thank you. It's a photograph that I took on my vacation last year.
Tiphani: You took it yourself? I didn't know you were a photographer.
Jaymee: Oh yes, I've been taking pictures for years.
Tiphani: It sounds interesting! Do you have anymore of your pictures here and may I see them?
Jaymee: Yes, certainly! Some of them are faces, just faces of People whom I see what I'm walking around.
Tiphani: Do you let them know that you're taking pictures of them?
Jaymee: I try not to? I don't like pictures of People who set themselves for the Camera. I like People who are going about their business without knowing the cameras there.
Tiphani: I suppose you need a lot of equipment. How many cameras do you have? Well I have a dozen of them, but I use two of them more than the others. | Tiphani compliments Jaymee's photograph and Jaymee has been taking pictures for years. Tiphani asks Jaymee about the backgrounds when Jaymee took the pictures and the equipment Jaymee use. |
train_391 | Amity: Darling, I'm going to stop by Bergner's first. It's got some quality stuff. Who knows, some of their dresses might be on sale.
Roseline: Bergner's?
Amity: It's a fairly well known store like Penny's. I need to get something for Lisa's birthday. She's into name brands. Any suggestions?
Roseline: A Gucci handbag or Calvin Klein T-shirt might be nice. Oh, I have a 15% discount card for Penny's. Let's go ahead and use it. Here it is.
Amity: It's wonderful. We can save some money for our home. Oh no, I was supposed to give Helen a call in hour ago. It's already 4:45. I left my phone with her. She must be still waiting for my call.
Roseline: Use my phone, darling.
Amity: OK. Is my telephone number 61199621?
Roseline: Oh my God! You still don't remember it. It's 61299621. Only the last number is different from mine. Mine is 2.
Amity: Don't blame me. I have changed it for only 3 days.
Roseline: OK, you should write it down on your notebook. | Amity tells Roseline they need to buy Lisa a gift and Roseline recommends some brands. Then Amity suddenly remembers Amity hasn't called Helen who is with Amity's phone and asks Roseline Amity's telephone number. |
train_392 | Seline: Oh, Eric. Could you please turn the TV off? I'm trying to study.
Eric: Oh, come on. I've just got home from work. I need to relax.
Seline: That's not the point. You don't have to relax with the sound so loud.
Eric: Well, do you mind closing your bedroom door? So I won't have to turn the TV off.
Seline: No, sorry, I can't. The door is broken, no remember?
Eric: OK. I'll turn the TV off now, but I want to watch my favorite program in an hour.
Seline: Sure, no problem. | Seline asks Eric to turn the TV off and Eric finally agrees to watch later. |
train_394 | Alaa: This is our rock-bottom price, Mr. Lee.
Mr. Lee: If that's the case. there's not much point in further discussion. We might as well call the whole deal off.
Alaa: What I mean is that we'll never be able to come down to your price. The gap is too great.
Mr. Lee: I think it unwise for either of us to be inflexible. How about meeting each other halfway?
Alaa: What's your proposal?
Mr. Lee: Your unit price is 100 dollars higher than we want. Well, I suggest we meet each other halfway.
Alaa: Do you mean a further reduction of 50 dollars in our price? That's impossible!
Mr. Lee: What would you suggest?
Alaa: The best we can do is another 30 dollars off. That's definitely the lowest we can go.
Mr. Lee: That still leaves a gap of 20 dollars. Let's meet each other half-away again and split the difference ; I think this is a price we can both be satisfied with.
Alaa: OK. We can meet halfway again. | Alaa and Mr. Lee are discussing the price, and they finally agree to meet each half-way again and split the difference. |
train_395 | Mr. Church: Good morning, Ms. Chan. What can I get you today?
Ms. Chan: Good morning, Mr. Church. I'd like some lamb chops for the children's lunch.
Mr. Church: Shoulder chops, Ms. Chan?
Ms. Chan: Yes. I'll take four shoulder chops and I'd like a small chicken.
Mr. Church: Would you like to choose a chicken?
Ms. Chan: Which one is cheaper?
Mr. Church: This one is our cheapest.
Ms. Chan: How much is all that? I don't have much cash. Can I give you a check?
Mr. Church: Yes, of course, Ms. Chan. | Mr. Church helps Ms. Chan get some lamb chops for the children's lunch and a small chicken. |
train_396 | Zina: Hi, boss. You wanted to see me?
Brice: Zina. Look, I know when I hired you, I told you I'd pay you a salary. But I just can't.
Zina: Excuse me? I hope I didn't just hear what I think I just heard.
Brice: I know it's awkward, but you're going to be thanking me later. I'm going to make you rich.
Zina: You're going to make me rich by not paying me? | Zina is suprised when Brice tells Zina that he'll not pay her a salary. |
train_397 | Rose: Hello, is Jack there?
Jack: Speaking.
Rose: Jack! It's Rose here.
Jack: Hi, Rose. How's everything?
Rose: Fine, thanks. I'm having several friends over for dinner this Saturday. And I was wondering if you have the time to join us.
Jack: Sounds good. What time do you want me to come?
Rose: Is six o'clock okay? | Rose calls Jack and invites him for dinner this Saturday. |
train_398 | Roddy: How do you like this waltz?
Orren: It's very nice, I like it very much.
Roddy: Well, then, may I invite you for the first dance?
Orren: My pleasure. But I'm afraid I'm not much of a dancer, and I suppose you dance often.
Roddy: Me? Oh, no. In fact, I took up dancing quite recently.
Orren: Oh, really? But you're doing the waltz wonderfully well.
Roddy: I'm glad you say so, you dance beautifully too. It's lucky that I got a partner.
Orren: Thank you for your compliments. It's just that you are a good leader. Do you like the fox-trot and tango?
Roddy: Yes. And what dances do you do best?
Orren: Disco is my favorite. I like it better than any other dances because it can release one's pent-up feelings, and is a healthy exercise. But I don't do the rock and roll and the break dance.
Roddy: Oh, well, the music has stopped. Thank you for the dance.
Orren: My pleasure. Let's go and have a drink.
Roddy: Fine. | Roddy invites Orren for the first dance. Roddy compliments Orren's beautiful dance, and Orren says Roddy is a good leader. Orren tells Roddy Orren likes disco best. Then they go for a drink. |
train_399 | Waiter: Here's your drink, sir.
Winne: No, that's not right. I didn't order a coffee. I ordered a cola.
Waiter: Oh, I'm terribly sorry, sir. I'll go and get you cola right away.
Winne: Waiter!
Waiter: Yes, sir. I'll bring your drink right away.
Winne: It's not that. There's an animal in my soup.
Waiter: Is there, sir? I'm very sorry. I'll change it straight away.
Winne: I've never been to such a dirty restaurant, and never seen such slow service.
Waiter: I'm really sorry. | Winne ordered a cola, but Waiter gives him a coffee, and Winne finds an animal in the soup. |
train_400 | John: Good morning, Mary!
Mary: Good morning, John!
John: I want to have a few friends over for a dinner party to celebrate my birthday. Would you be able to come the next weekend on Saturday?
Mary: I'd be delighted to, John. Saturday did you say?
John: Yes, if that's all right for you.
Mary: I'm pretty sure I'll be all right. In fact, I'd be delighted to come over and celebrate your birthday with you. What time are you planning to start?
John: Oh, good. If you could come around six thirty or seven o'clock, that would give us some time to chat a whit over a glass of wine before dinner.
Mary: That sounds fine. I'll be there around seven. | John invites Mary to his dinner party to celebrate his birthday the next weekend on Saturday, and Mary agrees. |
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. However, Jazz always annoys me. I really don't enjoy music in a movie.
Nikkie: I'm sorry to hear that. What kind of movie do you like?
Roanne: Anything with a lot of action, I like thrillers and chillers.
Nikkie: Oh, I see.
Roanne: Well, I enjoy the popcorn and being with you. You're more important than the movie.
Nikkie: Thanks for the sweet words.
Roanne: Any time. | 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_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 pullovers with the same color? My wife prefers a turtleneck to a V-shaped collar.
Zia: Yes, we do. What size do you want?
Gideon: Size one. By the way, what if I bring home this sweater and my wife doesn't like it?
Zia: Well, you can always bring it back to us for a full refund.
Gideon: All right. Could I have it gift-wrapped, please?
Zia: Yes, just a moment, please. | 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?
Hildagard: It depends on the amount and how fast you want that person to receive the money. A SWIFT transfer is the fastest method but a banker's draft is usually the cheapest. How much do you wanna send?
Maude: $ 800.
Hildagard: Why don't you send it by mail payment order?
Maude: How long does it take?
Hildagard: About a week.
Maude: I don't know. Can I send it more quickly?
Hildagard: Sure. You can have a Telegraphic or a SWIFT transfer.
Maude: And how long do those take?
Hildagard: Both a Telegraphic Transfer and a SWIFT transfer will normally be credited to the payee's account within three or four working days, depending on whether the beneficiary's bank is among our correspondent banks or we have to route the transfer through a third bank.
Maude: I see. How can I pay by Telegraphic Transfer?
Hildagard: You have to fill out this form, ma'am. | 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 next time around.
Gerry: If you really want to learn, remind me when you get back from your business trip.
Fabian: You're on.
Gerry: When do you leave?
Fabian: I'm scheduled to fly out on the tenth. | 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 or putting my money in a Savings Deposit.
Orelle: Well, that all depends on how much you want to invest.
Jodie: I was thinking of around 10, 000 RIB.
Orelle: That's a nice round figure to deal with! OK, if you were to buy this insurance policy, your yearly fixed income from it would be 94. 35 RIB.
Jodie: And for the Savings Deposit?
Orelle: For the Savings Deposit you could actually get more. You see, in time deposit, the interest rate is 1. 58 % after the 20 % interest tax. So, technically you could get more than a third more.
Jodie: Wow! A third more? Very good. | 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: We have this new ETC smart phone. It comes with the Android OS so you can download applications. It also has a built-in camera, mp3 player and touch screen. It works on the 3G network so you have fast access to the internet wherever you are.
Roy: What about Wi-fi?
Dyan: Of course! You can access the internet from any hotspot as well as from home.
Roy: One last thing. Is it waterproof? | 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 important thing was to check that we had the goods in stock. If the goods are in stock, we can deliver them immediately. I also had to check the price. This customer is very important, so they get special prices.
Josie: I see. Did anything else happen?
Orazio: I received a lot of emails from potential clients that I had to answer. Each time, I had to check files to see what we had agreed at earlier meetings. Each client has different conditions and requirements.
Josie: It must be difficult to remember the details for each individual client.
Orazio: Yes. That's why we have everything on computer files. We don't use much paper at our office. After lunch, I had to deal with a complaint from a client.
Josie: I hate dealing with complaints. Was it a legitimate complaint?
Orazio: Yes, it was. I managed to sort out the problem, but I was tied up with the matter for over an hour.
Josie: You certainly had a busy day.
Orazio: That's not all! I also had to finish writing a sales report for my boss. In the end, I finished everything. I wonder what will be waiting for me tomorrow morning. | 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 afford that. How about this one?
Desiree: This one is $ 500.
Chiquita: Wow. That's too much for me. Don't you have anything cheaper? | 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: I don't think that the service was good, either.
Antin: Yes, the service certainly didn't add to the experience.
Antoinette: Would you like to return to this restaurant?
Antin: Maybe we could try it again in a few months when things have settled down. | 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. Wilson, and believe me, we are doing everything in our power to work this out.
Mrs. Wilson: Well, obviously, what you're doing is not good enough!
Keeley: If you could just give us a few more days, we should be able to get this straightened out. | 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 usually try to go to bed around 11
Clementia: Do you have a lot on your mind when you try to go to sleep?
Kimberlyn: My mother is ill with cancer, and I think about her a lot.
Clementia: Do you ever meditate or read before bedtime?
Kimberlyn: I usually watch a lot of television before I go to bed. Maybe I should try something else to help me quiet down. | 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 you. I didn't think it would be this simple.
Morgan: I can take the $ 10 off your bill, but I need to charge you $ 2 for the service.
Joseph: Are you serious? I have to pay $ 2 for a movie I never watched?
Morgan: Unfortunately, sir, it's how the computer is programmed.
Joseph: This is outrageous! I'm never coming back to this hotel again!
Morgan: I'm sorry, sir. Perhaps you'd like to write a letter to headquarters. | 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 should write your objectives, such as seeking a position in foreign trade.
Malissa: I see. It is the position desired
Jack: Yes. After that you should emphasize your skills, educational background and related experience.
Malissa: I see. Skills are about specialty, and educational background is easy as well. But what about related experience? I have little work experience.
Jack: Don't worry. It will take time to accumulate experience. You need to be confident for yourself.
Malissa: I see. By the way, should I write the educational background starting from elementary school?
Jack: Generally from the college
Malissa: Thank you very much. I will write it right now. | 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 dependable enough, though? He's already had two different jobs this year. He might work for a couple of months and then decide to leave.
Jolee: I suppose so. But his last supervisor wrote a three-page letter of recommendation. He says Anderson is an excellent programmer.
Emerson: He probably is. But we don't want him to leave after we've spent a lot of time training him. Actually, I think Logan is the best candidate.
Jolee: She hasn't worked since she got married, hasn't she?
Emerson: She's been taking care of her family. But she is really devoted.
Jolee: Oh, yes. The letter from her principal says she did a wonderful job. Do you think she'll be a good programmer?
Emerson: I bet she will. She has an excellent letter of recommendation from her teacher at the institute she attended.
Jolee: That's true.
Emerson: And Logan seems more professional. She was well-dressed and seemed to have a very positive attitude about working for us. | 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. But the price does include breakfast and service charge is extra.
Tiler: Thank you very much. I think I got that. That's singles from 180 to 240 dollars, doubles to 270 dollars.
Nena: No. The price of doubles is from 270 to 330 dollars.
Tiler: Oh, I see. And can I get an extra bed if we need one?
Nena: Yes, of course. An extra bed is 45 dollars.
Tiler: Okay, that's fine. Thank you very much.
Nena: You're welcome. | 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 returns my call this afternoon.
ABC Imports: Does he have your office number and your mobile phone number?
Richard Alexander: I think so, but let me give them to you again.
ABC Imports: Okay.
Richard Alexander: My office number is 714-555-2000; my cell phone number is 909-555-2308. He can reach me at my office number before 6 p.m. or anytime today on my mobile.
ABC Imports: Very well, I'll give him your message as soon as he returns to the office. | 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 the mainstream newspapers.
Tanya: I don't know.., the problem with it is, if it's only good news, how do you know you're getting the whole story, and not just sugar-coated truth? It doesn't sound like objective journalism - that both sides of a story and all facts are being reported. | 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 time.
Otho: Just a minute you two. I don't think you're telling me the truth. This isn't your house, is it?
Freud: No, it's my brother's. I'm staying with him for a while.
Otho: Is he at home?
Freud: I'm afraid not. He's just in jail for house-breaking at the moment. | 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 six months so I could wear it.
Catherine: How did you do it?
Clare: Do you know this diet that many actors are doing? I don't think it's very healthy if you do it for a long time, but it really works.
Catherine: I think meat is not allowed in your diet.
Clare: No, actually, you can eat things like, um, roast chicken, steak, and bacon, but you can't eat any bread and butter.
Catherine: Is it the diet that you love but have to avoid?
Clare: That's right. Dieting is so boring. Hopefully, I won't need to wear the wedding dress again anyway. | 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. What's wrong? Where are you?
Miss Green: I am at home. I'm ill. I'm afraid I've got a terrible cold and a bad headache.
Mr. Baker: I'm very sorry to hear that. Well, you'd better stay at home.
Miss Green: Thank you, Mr. Baker. See you tomorrow.
Mr. Baker: See you tomorrow. Goodbye.
Miss Green: Goodbye, Mr. Baker. | 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 current affairs about science, as well as papers about new developments in research, I'm reading about a new telephone that allows you to see the person you are speaking to, as well as hear him.
Bill: Oh, I've heard about it. Is it on the market yet? Can I buy one?
Upton: No, not this one. But the company has made other models to try out on business. This one is special because of its color, and the images moving.
Bill: Oh, that's interesting.
Upton: You see, the first videophones--that's what they are called--were made in Japan. But they can only show a still black-and-white image, so this videophone is much better than that. Mind you, I'm not sure I'd want one, would you?
Bill: Well, no. I don't think I would. I bet it costs a lot of money. Does it say how much it costs?
Upton: Yes. The early black-and-white ones cost several hundred pounds. But the one is about costs several thousand pounds.
Bill: Hum. Why does anybody want one, do you think?
Upton: Business organizations that need to frequently contact overseas organizations would want it. It's like a face-to-face conversation. So maybe a lot of overseas travel can be avoided.
Bill: Yes, I suppose so. | 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_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 sir, our sales have dropped, no plunged, fifty percent in the past month alone. We are currently overstocked and overstaffed and our profits arefalling fast. The market is in recession and we have no way of moving our inventory, or getting rid of our staff. If we consider redundancies, it would cost us a fortune because of the new regulations governing compensation packages. It's a real mess.
Weston: For crying out loud. . . How fast are we losing money?
Ed: Um. . . how can I put this? Let's just say that at this pace, we will be filing for Chapter eleven in less than three months.
Weston: What! Geez! How could this have happened? So what's the bad news?
Ed: Oh, that's the really bad news. Our supplier suffered QC problems and, well, half of our production is faulty. We're going to have to recall all itemssold in the last quarter. And the worst part? We're going to have to shoulder this cost.
Weston: Are you joking? Get the supplier on the line now! They have to assume the costs of this mess!
Ed: We tried that, sir. The factory has gone under and the owner apparently has fled the country.
Weston: We're doomed!
Ed: There is some really good news though!
Weston: Really? What!
Ed: I got offered a new job! | 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 last month?
Rose: Sure. I heard about this on the TV. On January 3rd , 2004, Explorer Spirit landed near the so-called Gusev Crater. And three weeks later, Spirit's twin explorer, Opportunity, landed on Meridiani Planum named by scientists.
Elwina: Yes. Both have sent back pictures of the planet. And the latter did a better job. | 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_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 understand. I've heard quite a few people say that most Chinese women that foreigners have chosen are not pretty at all. I know I'm one of those that they were describing. I'm surely not beautiful.
Archie: Oh, come on, although you married a foreigner, you're not that bad!
Jesselyn: I mean I think my girlfriend is very pretty and cute. She has these red cheeks, and her silk hair has been evenly cut. Very pretty, very charming.
Archie: Chinese don't notice that sort of thing at all. Amy, what is that saying?
Amy: Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.
Archie: Yeah, that's right. Magic love. | 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 facing the street but there's a lovely view.
Mona White: We'd like quiet rooms thanks.
Donielle: Of course | 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 murders that book place in Florida several years ago. The main character-the police invesigator-is based on the man who investigated the case.
Bethany: How do you research your books?
Fredrick: I always visit the places that I use as setting for stories. Readers like things to be as factually correct as possible-even in fiction! I usually base my characters on people I have met. Most character are a mixture of the characters of two or more people.
Bethany: I really like your books. I've just finished this one. I read it from cover to cover in a single day. Congratulation on making the bestseller list yet again!
Fredrick: Thank you. Let met sign it for you ... there you go.
Bethany: Oh! Thank you very much. I heard that you are currently writing a collection of short stories. What are the stories about?
Fredrick: There's a real mix of stories in the book. I haven't finished all of them yet, though. Many of them are short detective stories, but there are also horror stories and sci-fi ones. If you give me your business card, I'll make sure you get an advance copy to review.
Bethany: Thanks very much. I'm sure it will sell well. I can't wait to read it. Here's my card. Thank you for you time. | 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. But your idea sounds fun to me.
Noland: Oh, it will be. I'm more or less in charge of things. So if you want to give it a try, you're in. It's as easy as that. Besides, it's a great chance to get out and meet people.
Robert: But I told you I haven't practiced for a long time. I don't know if I remember any songs I used to play.
Noland: Don't worry about it. I just thought I'd ask you to try and join us sometime when we were practicing. We'll be practicing for a few months before we give performances.
Robert: OK, I'll have a try.
Noland: I'm sure you can do it. And it will be fun, too. | 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 this in the morning. And my doctor wanted me to have a rest these 2 days.
Maynard: That's good. Do you suppose you will be back to the company the day after tomorrow?
Anjanette: I hope so. And I will definitely tell you if I cannot.
Maynard: Well, take care of yourself and I hope you will be better as soon as possible. | 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 heard a lot of people talking about organic foods and even growing their own vegetables.
American: Yes, things are different now. I think most people are just more aware than before whether it is about themselves or the world. There is so much information out there. People are less ignorant than they were before.
Celestine: More attention has been drawn toward protecting the environment.
American: I agree, but there are also many problems that we still need to overcome. Let's not get into that.
Celestine: Focus on the positive, right? So what do you do to play your part in a healthy society?
American: I try to avoid driving my car as much as possible.
Celestine: Good for you. I wish more people had the same attitude as you. | 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.
Jan: This one? It's got all the features you'd expect. A nice screen, wireless internet.
Lorrie: So I can check my email, can I?
Jan: Yeah you can read and send email and surf the Internet, too. As long as you're in an area the Internet can cover.
Lorrie: It's got a camera hasn't it?
Jan: Yeah, it's really good. You can take photos or videos. You can download video games and it's got an MP3 player for your favorite songs. You can even watch TV.
Lorrie: Wow. I really like the functions they're wonderful. | 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. |
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