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train_152
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#Person1#: John, I'Ve asked you not to smoke in here! I don't want to see you smoking in my office again.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, Ms. Fairbanks. I won't let it happen again.
#Person1#: That's what you said the last time! If you want to smoke, you'll have to use your break time and go outside!
#Person2#: I understand, Ms. Fairbanks.
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Ms. Fairbanks criticizes John for smoking in the office during working time.
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smoking
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train_26
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#Person1#: Excuse me, do you go to the Central Park?
#Person2#: Yes, this is the right bus.
#Person1#: Could you please tell me when I get to the Central Park?
#Person2#: Don't worry. I'll call out the stops.
#Person1#: ( A few minutes later. ) Should I get off at the next stop?
#Person2#: No, don't worry. I'll get you off when you get there.
#Person1#: Is it a long ride?
#Person2#: No, not that long. Two more stops, and you'll get off, sir.
#Person1#: OK. I know. Thank you.
#Person2#: Not at all.
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#Person1# takes a bus to Central Park. #Person2# tells #Person1# when to get off.
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take a bus
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train_115
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#Person1#: What would you like for dessert?
#Person2#: What do you have?
#Person1#: I have apple pie, ice cream, chocolate cake and fruit cocktail.
#Person2#: Can I have apple pie with ice cream?
#Person1#: Of course. I made the apple pie this morning, so it's lovely and fresh.
#Person2#: I love your home-made apple pie. It's delicious. Can I have another glass of lemonade as well?
#Person1#: Sure. Can you get it yourself, it's in the refrigerator.
#Person2#: Ok. Would you like a drink too?
#Person1#: Yes, I'll have an ice tea. You see it next to the lemonade.
#Person2#: Are you having any dessert?
#Person1#: I'll have apple pie too, but without ice cream. I have to watch my weight.
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#Person2# wants to have apple pie with ice cream and another glass of lemonade. #Person1# will have ice tea and apple pie without ice cream because #Person2# has to watch #Person2#'s weight.
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dessert
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train_46
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#Person1#: Mister Ewing said we should show up at the conference center at 4 o'clock, right?
#Person2#: Yes, he specially asked us not to be late. Some of the people from our East York branch office are coming and he wants to make a good impression on them. How are you getting there?
#Person1#: I was thinking of taking my car but I think I'm just going to take the underground because there is construction on the highway. What about you?
#Person2#: I'll be taking the underground as well. Why don't we go together? I've been to the conference center only once, and I'm not sure if I can find my way around there.
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To get to the conference centre early, #Person1# and #Person2# decide to take the underground, and #Person2# proposes to go there together.
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the conference center
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train_38
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#Person1#: Why didn't you tell me you had a girlfriend?
#Person2#: Sorry, I thought you knew.
#Person1#: But you should have told me you were in love with her.
#Person2#: Didn't I?
#Person1#: You know you didn't.
#Person2#: Well, I'm telling you now.
#Person1#: Yes, but you might have told me before.
#Person2#: I didn't think you'd be interested.
#Person1#: You can't be serious. How dare you not tell me you were going to marry her?
#Person2#: Sorry, I didn't think it mattered.
#Person1#: Oh, you men! You're all the same.
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#Person1# is angry because #Person2# didn't tell #Person1# that #Person2# had a girlfriend and would marry her.
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have a girlfriend
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train_7
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#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I sent in my resume at the end of last week. I'm applying for the accounts assistant position.
#Person1#: May I have your name please?
#Person2#: My name is Judy Liao. That's spelled L I A O.
#Person1#: Alright. . . And did you have some specific questions about your application?
#Person2#: Not really. I was in the neighborhood, and I just wanted to stop in to see if you received my resume.
#Person1#: Oh, that's no problem. Just give me a moment, and I can check. Judy Liao. Let's see. . . Yes, here it is. Judy Liao. We have received your resume.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: Is there anything else I can help you with?
#Person2#: Yes, maybe. The ad in the newspaper said you wanted the resume, a cover letter, and two letters of recommendation. I included those things in the envelope. Is there anything else I should send?
#Person1#: No, that is all we need. If we have those things included, that is sufficient.
#Person2#: Do you know when they will start setting up interviews for the job?
#Person1#: I'm not really sure about that. But I know we are still receiving resumes. Maybe after a week or two they will start calling applicants.
#Person2#: I see. Well, thank you very much for helping me. You have been very helpful.
#Person1#: If you have any further questions, you can call any time.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: Thank you. Goodbye.
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Judy Liao's applying for the accounts assistant position. She asks #Person1# whether they have received her resume, and #Person1# helps her check. #Person1# tells Judy there's nothing else she should send, and after a week or two they may start calling applicants.
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a job application
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train_79
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#Person1#: Bob, I'm sure you know about second-hand smoke.
#Person2#: Of course, I do.
#Person1#: But have you heard about third-hand smoke?
#Person2#: Third-hand smoke? I'm afraid not. What is that then?
#Person1#: Well, it is here in today's paper. Parents may think they are protecting children from second-hand smoke when they smoke outside their home or only when the children are not there. But now researchers are warning about what they call third-hand smoke. When you smoke dangerous matter from cigarettes get into your hair and clothing. As babies are the weakest, when you come to a baby, you pass it to the baby and increase the chances of disease in the baby.
#Person2#: Is that so? In that case I have to say that I should never get close to a baby.
#Person1#: That's right. Actually all smoking parents should do the same or better give it up completely.
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#Person1# tells Bob about the danger of third-hand smoke and concludes smoking parents should never get close to a baby or better give up smoking.
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third-hand smoke
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train_171
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#Person1#: Where can I find information on this subject?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. Let's look up the catalogue.
#Person1#: Will you give some advice on this experiment?
#Person2#: I advise that step be taken in power supply first.
#Person1#: What's his suggestion for this work?
#Person2#: His suggestion is that the work be started at once.
#Person1#: The way I see it is that they'd join us.
#Person2#: I think so too.
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#Person1# and #Person2# discuss an experiment. #Person1# asks #Person2# for suggestions.
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experiment discussion
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train_148
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#Person1#: Dave, there's something I want to talk to you about.
#Person2#: Zina, why are you whispering?
#Person1#: I've been talking to WebTracker. I'm thinking of jumping ship.
#Person2#: What? Are you serious? You'd defect to our archrival! ?
#Person1#: Keep your voice down. We'll talk more later. Right now I need to see Vince.
#Person2#: We definitely have to talk, Zina. And watch your back. Elvin is still mad about his nose.
#Person1#: OK, but don't tell anyone what I said.
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Zina tells Dave her idea of job-hopping to the rival company and Dave is stunned.
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job-hopping
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train_56
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#Person1#: What do you think of the acting of the two main actors in the film?
#Person2#: I consider the hero's acting is inferior to that of the heroine's. don't you agree?
#Person1#: Well, I'm afraid not. I think the hero has much more to be believed in.
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#Person2# considers the hero's acting inferior to that of the heroine's while #Person1# thinks the opposite.
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film discussion
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train_20
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#Person1#: How do you put this seat back? I know there is a lever somewhere.
#Person2#: What are you doing?
#Person1#: I'm getting dressed, what does it look like?
#Person2#: It looks like you are about to get dressed. Did you forget we are in a car on the road?
#Person1#: I'm good at this. Nobody will see anything.
#Person2#: Are you kidding? You're going to cause an accident just from people gawking!
#Person1#: All right, pull over at that service station and I'll dress in the ladies'room.
#Person2#: That will be my pleasure.
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#Person1#'s getting dressed in the car, and #Person2# warns her not. #Person1#'ll get dressed at the service station.
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get dressed
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train_178
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#Person1#: Hello, Yang Mei. I hear you're going to the United States.
#Person2#: Yes. I'm going with my grandma. We're going to see my parents in New Jersey.
#Person1#: When are you leaving, then?
#Person2#: This Friday evening. Our plane leaves at seven fifteen.
#Person1#: How long will you be there?
#Person2#: Six months.
#Person1#: Six months! Do you go and see my grandparents in New York?
#Person2#: Of course, I will. I want to see as many places as I can. How can I travel?
#Person1#: Most people travel by car. The roads are very good.
#Person2#: But I don't have a car and I can't drive. Is there any other way to travel?
#Person1#: You can travel by bus. It's very cheap.
#Person2#: Can't I travel by train?
#Person1#: Yes, you can. The train is expensive in the States, but it's fast.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. Well, must be off now. See you when I get back.
#Person1#: Good luck and have a good trip!
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Yang Mei is going to the United States to see her parents and #Person1#'s grandparents. #Person1# offers suggestions about ways to travel.
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leave for US
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train_106
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#Person1#: I hate landing in the sand trap! Now I'm probably going to waste strokes getting it out.
#Person2#: At least you haven't landed in the water yet. I've done that on the last two holes.
#Person1#: Could you hand me my wedge? I'll try. . .
#Person2#: Here you go. I'll wait for you to get on the green before I putt.
#Person1#: No. you go ahead and putt it out. Then I'Il go.
#Person2#: No way, Mary. I'm going to let you go first. I don't want the pressure of putting first.
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Mary's golf ball landed in the sand trap and she hates that. #Person2# will wait for her to get on the green.
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play golf
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train_24
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#Person1#: Out of every movie that you've seen, which one is your favorite?
#Person2#: I'm going to have to say that Superbad is the best movie ever.
#Person1#: You think so, how come?
#Person2#: Well, Superbad is super funny.
#Person1#: You're not lying, I found that movie absolutely hilarious.
#Person2#: I didn't know that you saw Superbad before.
#Person1#: I made sure to be in line to see it the first day it came out.
#Person2#: I couldn't keep from laughing throughout the whole movie.
#Person1#: I was laughing hysterically the whole time ; my stomach muscles hurt afterwards.
#Person2#: That's exactly how I felt.
#Person1#: I got the movie when it came out on DVD, do you want to come over?
#Person2#: I would love to.
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Both #Person1# and #Person2# think Superbad is funny. They can't stop laughing when they watch it. #Person1# invites #Person2# to see it together.
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a movie
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train_144
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#Person1#: I wish we had hired a professional person to film it. Instead of asking your friend Lenny to do it.
#Person2#: This video isn't so bad. The quality isn't the best, but he does a pretty good job.
#Person1#: It's not bad if you like your unclear video. There are no changes between scenes and the lighting is terrible. At best, it looks like a rough video that has not been completely edited.
#Person2#: It is a little rough, I admit.
#Person1#: There are problems with the audio, too. Some sections are no sound when the audio is cut. And when there is the audio, the volume isn't the same.
#Person2#: That's true. I guess, he'll do better next time.
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#Person1# wishes they had hired a professional person to film it and feels disappointed with Lenny's work. #Person2# tries to defend Lenny.
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film
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train_197
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#Person1#: It's too hot to read.
#Person2#: We'd better go out for a walk.
#Person1#: Which season do you like best?
#Person2#: Spring.
#Person1#: How about summer?
#Person2#: I dislike it most.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: Because the hottest season is summer in a year.
#Person1#: But sometimes summer is more charming than the other seasons.
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#Person2# and #Person1# will go for a walk, #Person2# hates summer while #Person1# disagrees.
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favourite season
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train_190
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#Person1#: Hello, Sunshine Flower Shop. This is Shareen speaking.
#Person2#: This is Tom Hanks. I'd like to order some flowers for my mother and have them sent to her apartment.
#Person1#: Fine, Mr. Hanks. What kind of flowers do you want?
#Person2#: I'd like to send a dozen red carnations.
#Person1#: A dozen red carnations? Our long stem red carnations are selling for 12 pounds a dozen this weekend. They are really quite nice.
#Person2#: Alright then, I'll take those.
#Person1#: I need your complete address, Mr. Hanks.
#Person2#: The address is number 84 MW Street. For the card, just write something simple. How about 'dear mom, all my love, Tom'?
#Person1#: Of course. OK, when should they arrive?
#Person2#: They should be there before 5 o'clock in the afternoon on June seventeenth. My mom's telephone number is 8456086363. Please call her first before you deliver them.
#Person1#: That should be no problem. Just one more question, Mr. Hanks. How do you intend to pay for it?
#Person2#: You can put it on my visa card. The number is KH 3272645.
#Person1#: Got it. Bye.
#Person2#: Bye, thanks.
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Tom Hanks phones to order a dozen red carnations for his mother and then pays for them with #Person2#'s assistance.
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order flowers
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train_37
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#Person1#: Morning, Sue. Did you enjoy your holiday in the country?
#Person2#: Yes, thanks. We had a great time. And some friends went with us.
#Person1#: Where did you stay? In a hotel?
#Person2#: No. We camped in the mountains, near Snowdon. We cooked all our meals over an open fire.
#Person1#: Sounds wonderful. Was the weather good?
#Person2#: The sun shone nearly every day and it didn't rain at all.
#Person1#: Did you like the people there?
#Person2#: Yes, they were great. We met some farmers and had tea in their houses.
#Person1#: When did you get back? Last night?
#Person2#: No. This morning. You'll think we were mad. We got up at 4:30, left at 5 and arrived here at 9. I'm so tired. What about you? Did you have a good weekend?
#Person1#: Yes, but I didn't do much. I stayed at home. The weather was terrible.
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Sue had a great holiday in the country, and the weather was good. #Person1# just stayed at home at the weekend because of the terrible weather.
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holiday
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train_138
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#Person1#: Hi, Nancy. How are you doing?
#Person2#: Hi, Tom. Want a cup of coffee?
#Person1#: Not right now. I've got to get another car and my old one is blown up.
#Person2#: Oh, hey, did you look in the classified ads?
#Person1#: You mean used car?
#Person2#: No, Ah. . . single sellers.
#Person1#: Well, yeah, but I'd be getting somebody else's problem.
#Person2#: Uh huh. How about a used car? They've got good ones now.
#Person1#: It's the same kind of deal though, you know, you never know what you're going to get.
#Person2#: Oh, hey, how about a new car? They've got easy loans now. You'd feel so good driving a new car.
#Person1#: Let's look at them all. Have you got a paper there?
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Tom has to get another car. Nancy suggests single sellers and used cars but Tom prefers a new car.
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get a car
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train_50
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#Person1#: You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to have an attorney present during questioning. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you. Do you understand?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: What's your name?
#Person2#: My name is James.
#Person1#: What's your nationality?
#Person2#: American.
#Person1#: What's your relationship with the victim?
#Person2#: I don't know him.
#Person1#: Why did you attack the victim?
#Person2#: Because he beat me first when I tried to stop him from grabbing my bag and running away.
#Person1#: How many times did you stab the victim?
#Person2#: I stabbed his belly three times.
#Person1#: Did you know that your actions might cause serous injuries or death?
#Person2#: I knew, but I couldn't control myself.
#Person1#: Was it your intention to kill the victim?
#Person2#: No. I didn't kill him on purpose, madam. It's him who caused the incident. I need to see my attorney.
#Person1#: OK. Give me his number and we'll contact him.
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#Person1# stabbed the victim because he beat #Person1# first and tried to grab #Person1#'s bag. #Person1# says he didn't kill him on purpose.
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interrogate the murderer
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train_121
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#Person1#: Mr. Phillips? I have a request here from purchasing that needs your approval.
#Person2#: Let me take a look. This is for a 486 computer with modem. Who's it going to?
#Person1#: I believe it's going to Ms. Wilson's office.
#Person2#: Get her on the phone, please. I need to clarify this.
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#Person1# needs Mr. Phillips's approval. Mr. Phillips wants to clarify the request.
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clarify the request
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train_189
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#Person1#: So what kind of job did you find for this summer?
#Person2#: I'm working for a marketing company. I'm doing telephone marketing.
#Person1#: Oh, so you are one of those people who drive me crazy by calling me up in trying to persuade me to buy something that I have no need for. Do you like it?
#Person2#: Believe it or not, I do. There are a lot of students working there and we have a lot of fun when we're not making calls. It's really easy since we just have to read from a text.
#Person1#: Are you doing this full time?
#Person2#: Yeah, but I work from 2:00 in the afternoon until 11:00 at night so I can sleep as late as I want to in the morning.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# enjoys his job of telephone marketing because he gets along well with colleagues and has enough sleeping hours.
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telephone marketing
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train_157
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#Person1#: Ouch! The water's too hot!
#Person2#: Get in slowly, sweetie. You'll get used to it. I'm gonna go and make you some chicken soup.
#Person1#: I'm not hungry, Mom.
#Person2#: I know you don't have an appetite, but you need to eat something. You'll get too weak if you don't eat.
#Person1#: Oh. . . I'm sweating already. It's so hot. I can feel it boiling! Can I get out yet?
#Person2#: That's a good sign. But just soak a little longer, OK?
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#Person1#'s not feeling well, so her mother makes her take a hot bath and will make chicken soup to replenish her.
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treatment
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train_130
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#Person1#: It is exciting just to think about it! It'll be my first trip to Hawaii. But I may have trouble finding my way around there when I'm there.
#Person2#: Don't worry about that. Just give me a call when you arrive. I'll be glad to show you around.
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#Person1# is worried to have trouble finding the way in Hawaii. #Person2# offers to help.
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go to Hawaii
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train_187
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#Person1#: I'd appreciate it if you could help me pick out a gift for my daughter.
#Person2#: Would she be interested in a laptop?
#Person1#: That's exactly what I was thinking of.
#Person2#: A Mac would be an excellent gift.
#Person1#: I like Macs. How much for a Mac?
#Person2#: You can take a 15-inch Pro home right now for only $2, 100.
#Person1#: A Mac it is. I'll take one home with me.
#Person2#: She'll be very happy with this. And how do you plan to pay for it?
#Person1#: I'll use my VISA, if that's okay.
#Person2#: Now, if you'll just sign here, the Mac is all yours.
#Person1#: Will she need anything besides what's in this box?
#Person2#: Everything she needs is right here in the box.
#Person1#: I appreciate your help. Maybe I'll be back for more computer stuff.
#Person2#: Your daughter should get straight A's from now on. Good-bye.
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#Person1# wants to buy a gift for #Person1#'s daughter and #Person2# recommends a laptop. #Person1# buys one with #Person2#'s assistance.
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purchase a gift
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train_153
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#Person1#: Waitress, can I have the bill, please?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. How would you like to pay the bill, sir?
#Person1#: Do you accept credit cards?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. But we only accept American Express, Master card and Visa. What kind do you have?
#Person1#: Master card. Here you go.
#Person2#: Wait a moment, please.
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#Person1# wants to pay the bill and is served by #Person2#.
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pay the bill
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train_25
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#Person1#: What's all the security check about, Jimmy? Does it mean the bar may be a dangerous place?
#Person2#: No, of course not. Just in case. Nothing to worry about. Don't you also do this in China?
#Person1#: I don't know. Maybe the same. Actually, this is my first time being in a bar.
#Person2#: Oh, then it's my honor to be here with you. I can see now why you've been so curious about the bar stuff. You like this place?
#Person1#: Sure. I love this place, especially the decoration. So tasteful!
#Person2#: Yeah. Other than that, the real feature are the excellent drinks. Can I have your ticket?
#Person1#: Here it is. But, what for? We're already in.
#Person2#: Well, with the ticket, you can get a free drink. What would you like? Orange juice?
#Person1#: Yes, orange juice will be fine for me. But how can you get the drink? It's so crowded there around the counter. You can barely move.
#Person2#: I'll show you how. The bar tenders know whose turn it is. And also, I can snap my fingers to catch his attention.
#Person1#: Cool. Thanks.
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It is the first time for #Person1# to come to the bar. #Person1# loves the tasteful decoration. Jimmy asks #Person1# to give him the ticket so that he can get a free drink for #Person1#.
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a bar
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train_196
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#Person1#: Have you decided where to go for the vacation?
#Person2#: I will join John in his mountaineering trip.
#Person1#: Woo cool. Which mountain are you going to conquer?
#Person2#: We haven't made up our minds. Will you come with us?
#Person1#: Of course, I will.
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#Person1# and #Person2# will join in John's mountaineering trip.
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a vacation
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train_147
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#Person1#: What's wrong with you?
#Person2#: I have a sore throat and headache.
#Person1#: Do you feel tired?
#Person2#: Yes, my whole body feels weak. And I really feel terrible.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. I'll have to examine you.
#Person2#: Ok, go ahead.
#Person1#: Open your mouth and show me your tongue. Say ah... You have a bad cold. So you must stay in bed for a week.
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#Person2# feels uncomfortable. #Person1# examines #Person2# and gives suggestions.
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see a doctor
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train_164
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#Person1#: How old are you, Su?
#Person2#: I am seven.
#Person1#: I see, you have seven candles on the cake.
#Person2#: Yes, I am seven. I am a big girl now.
#Person1#: We will have a party here, right?
#Person2#: Yes, come on, and we will have fun.
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Su tells #Person1# she turns seven and will have a birthday party.
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birthday party
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train_75
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#Person1#: How is your mother feeling these days?
#Person2#: Much better, thanks. She'll be back home in a few days.
#Person1#: That's wonderful. When will you be back on your job?
#Person2#: I think I need a week to take care of her and do some cleaning for her coming home.
#Person1#: Why don't you hire someone to do it? In this case, you cannot only do your job, but also have more free time.
#Person2#: Yes, I know it. But I'm really worried about my mother. She is 72 years old.
#Person1#: You're a kind and thoughtful man. I admire you very much.
#Person2#: I'm just a very normal son.
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#Person2# thinks his mother is much better and refuses to hire someone to take care of her. #Person1# admires his kindness and thoughtfulness.
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a thoughtful man
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train_70
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#Person1#: Mrs. Phoebe, let's talk about the delivery arrangement for our goods.
#Person2#: Sure. What's your date of delivery?
#Person1#: I informed my company and was told that the first five thousand by the end of this month.
#Person2#: What about the balance of the order? Can they also arrive at our company quickly?
#Person1#: We can deliver the balance at the price already quoted in 10 days.
#Person2#: Can you deliver them earlier?
#Person1#: I am afraid we can not do that. Would you be willing to sign an annual contract on the basis we discussed?
#Person2#: Possibly, subject to quality and delivery guarantees.
#Person1#: Of course. Well, in that case we could offer a 5 % discount for a confirmed monthly order for the next 12 months.
#Person2#: I was looking forward to something a bit more substantial. As you know, we have long-time cooperation.
#Person1#: I'm afraid that's as far as we could go. We'd already be stretching ourselves to the limit.
#Person2#: Well, let's shake on that and draw up the details of the contract.
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#Person1# and Mrs. Phoebe talk about the delivery arrangement for the goods. #Person1# offers a 5% discount for a confirmed monthly order and they finally reach an agreement since they have long-time cooperation.
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business talk
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train_104
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#Person1#: Merry Christmas, Lily.
#Person2#: The same to you, Joey.
#Person1#: This is your first Christmas in the US. Here is the gift for you.
#Person2#: It's very thoughtful of you. Wow, it is so beautiful. Could you tell me how American people celebrate Christmas?
#Person1#: Ok. People decorate their houses, place a Christmas tree in the room and maybe sing a Christmas carol together.
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Lily and Joey wish each other a merry Christmas. Joey tells Lily how American people celebrate Christmas.
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Christmas
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train_51
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#Person1#: What kind of job do you intend to do?
#Person2#: I want to do some management job since I have three-year's work history.
#Person1#: What are your plans if you were hired?
#Person2#: I would apply my specialty and experience to my job and gradually move up to the management level in this company.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s ideal job and the job plan if hired.
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job interview
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train_9
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#Person1#: Excuse me, do you know where the visa office is?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. I'll walk you there.
#Person1#: Thanks.
#Person2#: Are you applying to study or work abroad?
#Person1#: I want to study abroad.
#Person2#: What do you want to study?
#Person1#: I hope to study English Literature.
#Person2#: Have you got your visa yet?
#Person1#: Not yet. I have an interview with a visa official today.
#Person2#: I see. Is it your first interview?
#Person1#: No, I'Ve already been here for 3 interviews.
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#Person1# has an interview with a visa official. #Person1# asks #Person2# the way to the visa office.
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a visa
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train_92
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#Person1#: Sunshine Hotel. Good morning, Barbara speaking.
#Person2#: Hello. I'd like to make a booking please. I'm on a business trip, so I need a single room.
#Person1#: OK, your name please.
#Person2#: John Griffin. That's JOHNGRIFFIN.
#Person1#: OK, I've got that down. Wait a minute. We already have your name. You've been here before, haven't you? Or it must be someone with the same name.
#Person2#: I've stayed with you twice before.
#Person1#: OK. Let's see the card and confirm it. Please tell me if I'm wrong. John Griffin from Sydney, Passport Number 87637489. Right?
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: OK. So what time can we expect you tonight, Mr. Griffin?
#Person2#: The plane lands at 9:15 PM and no one can pick me up. So I should be at your place at 10:00. Will the restaurant still open at that time?
#Person1#: I'm afraid not. Can I organize some snacks to be left in your room?
#Person2#: Yes, that would be great. How about a cheese sandwich?
#Person1#: No problem, sir. I'll see to that.
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John Griffin phones Sunshine Hotel to book a single room. #Person1# answers the phone, confirms his passport number and takes the reservation.
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book a room
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train_150
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#Person1#: Wow! What a beautiful scenic spot! It's so open. And just breathe that fresh air, you can almost taste its freshness.
#Person2#: You can have a bird view of Guiling City from the top of the mountain.
#Person1#: Wonderful! I'll often come here for mountain climbing.
#Person2#: You should. Many Guiliners, especially the old and the young, will climb mountains here in the morning.
#Person1#: No wonder people say
#Person2#: Quick! Pass me your binoculars. Look at that bird... I've never seen one of those before. It's indigenous to Guiling, and an endangered species too. This is lucky!
#Person1#: I didn't know you liked bird-watching.
#Person2#: I don't really. I just like wildlife, and you don't get to see too much of it in the city. This place is full of it.
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#Person1# and #Person2# are enjoying a bird view of the Guiling City from the top of the mountains and are watching birds.
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enjoy sceneries
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train_133
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#Person1#: Hi, Craig! How are you?
#Person2#: Not so good. I have a terrible cold.
#Person1#: Really? That's too bad! You should be at home in bed. It's really important to get a lot of rest.
#Person2#: Yeah, you're right.
#Person1#: And have you taken anything for it?
#Person2#: No, I haven't.
#Person1#: Well, it's helpful to chop up some garlic and cook it in chicken stock. Then drink a cup every half hour. It really works!
#Person2#: Ugh!
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Craig has a terrible cold. #Person1# suggests he get rest and take some garlic in chicken stock.
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have a cold
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train_176
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#Person1#: Hello. 138-2369.
#Person2#: Hello. Is Anna there?
#Person1#: No. I'm sorry Anna is out.
#Person2#: Oh, well, could you please leave Anna a message for me?
#Person1#: Sure. What is it?
#Person2#: You know, Anna is coming for tea at my home. Would you ask her to see if she has my French dictionary? If she does, tell her to bring it with her.
#Person1#: All right. And where are you calling from?
#Person2#: 136, Rose Street. I'm Anna's friend Jenny.
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Jenny phones for Anna. #Person1# answers the phone and tells Jenny Anna isn't available.
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phone call
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train_96
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#Person1#: Hello Martin, long time no see. I heard you went to France to study, how was that?
#Person2#: I was only there for a year, then I took a year off to travel around Europe.
#Person1#: Where did you go?
#Person2#: I went to Switzerland first and then Germany in Austria. I was planning to end my trip in Italy, but it didn't work out.
#Person1#: Oh well, is it good to be back?
#Person2#: Of course, but I'm returning to France to finish my degree. It's a four-year program.
#Person1#: Oh, so you're just back to Beijing to visit your family?
#Person2#: Yeah, I'm here for another 2 months.
#Person1#: Any plans?
#Person2#: In July, my mother is turning 70, so we'll do something special for her. Next month we're going to drive to the coast, then I will be back to France before September first.
#Person1#: Good for you, do you think you could fit me into your busy schedule?
#Person2#: Ha, I can always make time for my friends, how about tonight?
#Person1#: Deal.
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Martin tells #Person1# about his experience in Europe. Martin is back in Beijing to visit his family and will return to France to finish his degree. #Person1# and Martin decide to meet tonight.
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daily casual talk
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train_188
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#Person1#: I think he won't remember White Day .
#Person2#: Silly , you should make sure he does .
#Person1#: Uh-huh. How about you ?
#Person2#: He's buying me a handbag, and then dinner at a gorgeous restaurant.
#Person1#: You got a big return for a small gift.
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#Person1# and #Person2# talk about White Day and their boyfriends.
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White Day
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train_33
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#Person1#: Sir, you've been using the online catalogue for quite a while. Is there anything I can do to help you?
#Person2#: Well, I've got to write a paper about Hollywood in the 30s and 40s, and I'm really struggling. There are hundreds of books, and I just don't know where to begin.
#Person1#: Your topic sounds pretty big. Why don't you narrow it down to something like.., uh... the history of the studios during that time?
#Person2#: You know, I was thinking about doing that, but more than 30 books came up when I typed in 'movie studios'.
#Person1#: You could cut that down even further by listing the specific years you want. Try adding '1930s' or '1940s' or maybe 'Golden Age'.
#Person2#: 'Golden Age' is a good idea, Let me type that in. Hey, look, just 6 books this time That's a lot better.
#Person1#: Oh, another thing you might consider. Have you tried looking for any magazines or newspaper articles?
#Person2#: No, I've only been searching for books.
#Person1#: Well, you can look up magazine articles in the Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature.
#Person2#: Okay, I think I'll get started with these books and then I'll go over the magazines.
#Person1#: If you need any help, I'll be over at the Reference Desk.
#Person2#: Great, thanks a lot.
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#Person2# is struggling to choose the books about Hollywood in the 30s and 40s. #Person1# suggests he narrow the topic down by listing the specific years he wants. #Person1# tells #Person2# he can look up magazine articles.
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search for books
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train_3
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#Person1#: Why didn't you tell me you had a girlfriend?
#Person2#: Sorry, I thought you knew.
#Person1#: But you should tell me you were in love with her.
#Person2#: Didn't I?
#Person1#: You know you didn't.
#Person2#: Well, I am telling you now.
#Person1#: Yes, but you might have told me before.
#Person2#: I didn't think you would be interested.
#Person1#: You can't be serious. How dare you not tell me you are going to marry her?
#Person2#: Sorry, I didn't think it mattered.
#Person1#: Oh, you men! You are all the same.
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#Person1#'s angry because #Person2# didn't tell #Person1# that #Person2# had a girlfriend and would marry her.
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have a girlfriend
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train_29
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#Person1#: It's Sunday today.
#Person2#: Yes, I know.
#Person1#: I think we should have a house cleaning today. What's your opinion?
#Person2#: Oh, no. We just did it last week.
#Person1#: Come on. What do you want to do? Washing clothes or cleaning the house?
#Person2#: I'd rather wash the clothes.
#Person1#: Okay. Here is the laundry.
#Person2#: Oh, My God! So much!
#Person1#: Don't worry. I'll help you with it later.
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#Person1# suggests having a house cleaning, and #Person2# chooses to wash clothes.
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clean the house
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train_173
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#Person1#: What is your policy on returns?
#Person2#: If you bring them back with your receipt within seven days, you'll get a full refund. Also, if you need alterations to the pants, just bring them in and we'll do them for free.
#Person1#: Sounds good.
#Person2#: That'll be $ 70, please. Will you be paying by cash or charge?
#Person1#: Charge. Here's my card.
#Person2#: Okay, sir, here you are. Thank you very much.
#Person1#: Thank you.
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#Person1# inquires #Person2# about the policy on returns and then purchases the pants.
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shopping
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train_67
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#Person1#: Look, Jim. That man just fell down over there.
#Person2#: We better see if he's o. k.
#Person1#: Sir. . . sir? Are you all right? Sir?
#Person2#: He's not answering. You'd better check his pulse and breathing.
#Person1#: Oh, no. He's not breathing, and there's no pulse. Call 911.
#Person2#: Hello? Yes. Someone has passed out at Connecticut Ave. and 1st St. He isn't breathing and does not have a pulse. Yes. My friend is performing CPR. OK. Thank you. They're sending an ambulance. Here, let me help.
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#Person1# and Jim find a man who fell and is unconscious. #Person1# performs CPR and Jim calls 911.
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emergencey
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train_101
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#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: I'm looking for an MP - 3 player. Which brand is of the highest quality?
#Person1#: I recommend Pioneer.
#Person2#: Which model is the best-seller?
#Person1#: This model is very popular with ladies.
#Person2#: May I have a look at it?
#Person1#: Sure, it's multi-functional. Besides playing music, it can also be used to store documents and make recordings.
#Person2#: Do you have this model in white?
#Person1#: No, but we have it in yellow.
#Person2#: Then I'll take the yellow one.
#Person1#: Please wait a second. I'll get it for you.
#Person2#: Okay.
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#Person2# is looking for an MP-3 player. #Person1# recommends Pioneer and #Person2# takes the yellow one.
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MP-3 player
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train_8
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#Person1#: This is a good basic computer package. It's got a good CPU, 256 megabytes of RAM, and a DVD player.
#Person2#: Does it come with a modem?
#Person1#: Yes, it has a built-in modem. You just plug a phone line into the back of the computer.
#Person2#: How about the monitor?
#Person1#: A 15 - inch monitor is included in the deal. If you want, you can switch it for a 17 - inch monitor, for a little more money.
#Person2#: That's okay. A 15 - inch is good enough. All right, I'll take it.
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#Person1# shows a basic computer package to #Person2#. #Person2# thinks it's good and will take it.
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a computer package
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train_54
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#Person1#: Let's start out to discuss the question of payment terms.
#Person2#: I suppose you know very well that we require irrevocable letters of credit payable against presentation of shipping documents.
#Person1#: I fully understand your position. An irrevocable letter of credit ensures that the seller gets paid in time. But, on the other hand it would add to the buying costs. We've been, after all, trading partners for 3 years and you know us well. Can't you give us D / A or D / P?
#Person2#: I'm afraid it has been our practice so far to insist on payment by L / C.
#Person1#: But on our part, our government is reluctant to approve of L / C payment for our imports. And there is the licensing problem.
#Person2#: I understand that. Still, I'm not in a position to help you. Maybe we could do something later when we have had more and larger deals together.
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#Person1# requests #Person2# to give them D / A or D / P but #Person2# insists on payment by L / C, so the business isn't done.
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business talk
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train_84
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#Person1#: What's the special today?
#Person2#: 'All-you-can-eat' dinner special.
#Person1#: I don't like to.
#Person2#: Do you care for seafood?
#Person1#: Yes, I'm very fond of seafood.
#Person2#: Which seafood do you prefer?
#Person1#: I'd like to have red cooked sea cucumber.
#Person2#: Is there anything else you would like to have?
#Person1#: Bring me an assorted cold dish, please.
#Person2#: Would you care for beverage?
#Person1#: No, thanks. I'm fine.
#Person2#: What would you like to drink?
#Person1#: A bottle of champagne.
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#Person1# orders seafood, cold dishes, and champagne with #Person2#'s assistance.
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order food
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train_82
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#Person1#: Why did the teacher criticise Myra in front of the whole class?
#Person2#: Because Myra was cheating on exams, and she spoke back rudely.
#Person1#: I don't think that Myra should have spoken so rudely to the teacher. I know she was angry, but that's still no excuse for rudeness.
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Myra was criticised by the teacher for cheating on exams and talked back rudely.
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a rude student
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train_98
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#Person1#: What kind of place shall we rent?
#Person2#: It should be close to the university. Neither of us are good at getting up in the mornings and closer it is, the later we can get up.
#Person1#: Absolutely. That's the most important thing to take into consideration. I'm not too worried about the size of the flat.
#Person2#: Neither am I. So a small place is ok, but we'll get a bigger one if it's not expensive. Do you mind if it's in a noisy area?
#Person1#: I don't mind. i'm not a light sleeper, but quieter is better for when we have to study at home.
#Person2#: Good point. Ok, let's go to the estate agent and see what they can offer us.
#Person1#: Yes, if we're lucky we'll find something in the next few days. I think you had a good idea to start flat hunting early.
#Person2#: How much do you think the rent will be?
#Person1#: I asked a few people who are already living in places near the university and they said it would cost about one hundred pounds a month.
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#Person1# and #Person2# want a place near the university and it's better to be quiet. They decide to go to the estate agent to see the houses.
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rent a place
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train_89
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#Person1#: How do you do, Mr. Smith ? This is Lili. I'm calling to thank you for the wonderful dinner we had yesterday . I enjoyed it very much.
#Person2#: You're welcome. I'd like you to join us for dinner again sometime.
#Person1#: Thank you, Mr. Smith. I'm returning to China today.
#Person2#: Today?
#Person1#: Yes. I appreciate all help and in particular, all the time that you've spent on my account during my stay here.
#Person2#: Don't mention it. I am pleased to help you.
#Person1#: If there's anything that I can help you in the future, please let me know.
#Person2#: I'll do that. Thank you. Have a safe trip home.
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Lili phones Mr. Smith to tell him she's returning to China today and expresses her gratitude for the dinner and his help.
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farewell phone call
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train_27
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#Person1#: Mr. White, I would like to give you notice that I will be leaving the company. It will be effective at the beginning of the next month.
#Person2#: Jessica, I am very sorry to hear that. Why are you leaving?
#Person1#: I've been offered another job with higher salary. And it also gives me the opportunity of promotion.
#Person2#: Oh. If you had talked to me first, we would have given you a raise.
#Person1#: You are really a good employer, Mr. White and I am very lucky to have such a good boss like you. But this new job is more in my field of interest training. It's something I have always wanted.
#Person2#: Ok, good luck, Jessica. By the way, if you ever need a letter of recommendation, I would be happy to write one for you.
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Jessica tells Mr. White she'll be leaving because she's been offered another job. Mr. White feels sorry but is willing to write a recommendation letter for her.
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leave the company
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train_108
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#Person1#: Have any plans for the weekend, Tom?
#Person2#: Yeah, I'm going for a hike in the southern Rocky Mountains.
#Person1#: Oh, do you go hiking often?
#Person2#: I go as much as I can. I love hiking because you can really get in touch with nature.
#Person1#: It would be nice to get out of the city. Do you want some company?
#Person2#: Sure. But, it will be a long hike, 30 miles in three days. Have you been hiking before?
#Person1#: Yeah, I go a lot too. I saw a bear and a mountain lion on my last hike.
#Person2#: Wow! You must have been pretty far away from the city.
#Person1#: Yeah, my friend and I hiked in a very wild part of the national forest.
#Person2#: Well, bring him along too. We'll have a great time this weekend.
#Person1#: Thanks, I'll ask him.
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Tom is going for a hike in the southern Rocky Mountains during the weekend. #Person1# and #Person1#'s friend will join him.
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weekend plan
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train_134
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#Person1#: Hi, Lilly, it's so nice to see you again.
#Person2#: Hum, me too. This winter holiday was especially long. What have you done?
#Person1#: Nothing special. I had a get-together with some schoolmates at the high school, visited the Internet and read a couple of books which I had been longing for. How about yours?
#Person2#: You know, I like traveling. I made good use of this long vacation and enjoyed myself.
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#Person1# and Lilly talk about how they spend their winter holidays.
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winter holiday
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train_180
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#Person1#: Tom, wake up! It's almost seven o'clock.
#Person2#: Oh, morning, Mom. Did the alarm clock ring?
#Person1#: Yes, it did.
#Person2#: But I didn't hear it at all.
#Person1#: What time did you set it for last night?
#Person2#: Six o'clock.
#Person1#: Hurry up, or you'll be late for school. Are you feeling ill?
#Person2#: No. I'm only sleepy because I stayed awake the whole night.
#Person1#: Breakfast is ready. Get dressed and get out of bed. Don't forget to wash you face and brush your teeth before you eat breakfast.
#Person2#: OK, I'm coming.
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Mom wakes Tom up and hurries him to breakfast, or he will be late for school.
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get out of bed
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train_94
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#Person1#: Excuse me, my watch stopped running and I am not sure what's wrong with it.
#Person2#: Well, let me look at it. It seems that it just needs a new battery.
#Person1#: Oh, really? I got some water on it last week and I was afraid that it might ruin the watch. How much is a new battery?
#Person2#: It's $5 and we not only change a battery, but also guarantee it for a year and if you have the watch cleaned here, we can guarantee it for an additional 3 months.
#Person1#: That sounds like a good deal. I'll get my battery here. When will it be ready?
#Person2#: Usually I can do it right away, but now I'm repairing lots of watches. Can you leave your watch here until 5:00 PM?
#Person1#: OK. See you then.
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#Person1#'s watch stopped running. #Person2# checks it and tells #Person1# it needs a new battery. #Person2# introduces their service and #Person1#'ll get the battery here.
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repair a watch
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train_2
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#Person1#: Excuse me, did you see a set of keys?
#Person2#: What kind of keys?
#Person1#: Five keys and a small foot ornament.
#Person2#: What a shame! I didn't see them.
#Person1#: Well, can you help me look for it? That's my first time here.
#Person2#: Sure. It's my pleasure. I'd like to help you look for the missing keys.
#Person1#: It's very kind of you.
#Person2#: It's not a big deal.Hey, I found them.
#Person1#: Oh, thank God! I don't know how to thank you, guys.
#Person2#: You're welcome.
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#Person1#'s looking for a set of keys and asks for #Person2#'s help to find them.
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find keys
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train_86
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#Person1#: For tomorrow, read pages 12 to 20. Then do exercises one through ten on page 21.
#Person2#: Do we have to type out our homework?
#Person1#: No. You only do that when you write reports.
#Person2#: Is there anything else?
#Person1#: For those of you who don't have a calculator, get one.
#Person2#: We are allowed to use a calculator in class?
#Person1#: Yes. By the way, review today's notes this evening. We may have a small quiz tomorrow.
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#Person1# gives #Person2# home assignments and asks students to get a calculator and review today's notes.
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give home assignments
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train_32
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#Person1#: The place I've heard so much about is Los Angeles. The climate is pretty good. Year-round flowers, Year-round swimming. How do like it?
#Person2#: Well, the beaches are beautiful. But people there are terribly annoyed by the dirty air. I mean, the combination of fog, smoke and automobile exhaust. There is not enough wind to blow it away.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# people are annoyed by the dirty air in Los Angeles.
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climate
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train_4
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#Person1#: Watsup, ladies! Y'll looking'fine tonight. May I have this dance?
#Person2#: He's cute! He looks like Tiger Woods! But, I can't dance. . .
#Person1#: It's all good. I'll show you all the right moves. My name's Malik.
#Person2#: Nice to meet you. I'm Wen, and this is Nikki.
#Person1#: How you feeling', vista? Mind if I take your friend'round the dance floor?
#Person2#: She doesn't mind if you don't mind getting your feet stepped on.
#Person1#: Right. Cool! Let's go!
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Malik invites Nikki to dance. Nikki agrees if Malik doesn't mind getting his feet stepped on.
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dance
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train_143
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#Person1#: Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the cross bakery building?
#Person2#: The cross bakery building? Sure, you're actually walking in the opposite direction.
#Person1#: Oh, you're kidding. I thought I was heading east.
#Person2#: No, east is the other direction. To get to the bakery, you need to turn around and go 3 blocks to broadway, when you get to broadway, you need to take a left, go straight down that street for 2 blocks, and then you'll see the building on your left. It's just between the post office and a supermarket.
#Person1#: Ok, let me see if I've got that, first turn around, 3 blocks to broadway, and then a left turn and 2 blocks to the building, is that right?
#Person2#: Yeah, you've got it.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# how to get to the cross bakery building.
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ask directions
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train_81
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#Person1#: I'm Paul Adams, Branch Manager.
#Person2#: Katie Thomas. Pleased to meet you.
#Person1#: I take it you're looking for temporary office work.
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: How old are you, Katie?
#Person2#: I'm eighteen.
#Person1#: That's rather young. What experience have you had?
#Person2#: Well, I've just left school, actually, and I'm looking for a job between now and when I go to college.
#Person1#: It doesn't sound as though we can help, Katie. You see, our clients are very demanding, especially when it comes to the new office technology.
#Person2#: Oh, that's no problem. I took extra classes in office skills at school.
#Person1#: Oh, perhaps you'd like to outline what you've been doing?
#Person2#: I started by learning keyboard skills. Then I went on to learn about word processing.
#Person1#: Good. You seem qualified from the technical point of view.
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Paul Adams interviews Katie Thomas who's looking for temporary office work and he thinks she's qualified for she has learnt keyboard skills and word processing.
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job interview
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train_68
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#Person1#: Excuse me. What time does the next train to London leave?
#Person2#: At 10:30.
#Person1#: Is it a direct train to London?
#Person2#: Yes, it is.
#Person1#: OK. Two tickets to London, please.
#Person2#: Single or return?
#Person1#: Single, please. How much in total?
#Person2#: 10 pounds.
#Person1#: Here you are. Which platform should I go to wait for the train?
#Person2#: It's platform 5.
#Person1#: OK. Thank you.
#Person2#: You are welcome.
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#Person1# buys two train tickets to London with #Person2#'s assistance.
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buy tickets
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train_103
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#Person1#: What's up, buddy? You look so upset.
#Person2#: I just broke up with a girl. Why didn't she understand that I loved her?
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. What's your conflict?
#Person2#: I don't know. She always said I didn't love her, but I did.
#Person1#: Did you think about talking to her again? Maybe she is waiting for your call.
#Person2#: I have asked for a talk again, but she refused and said she wanted to be quiet.
#Person1#: Come on, guy. Maybe she isn't your right person.
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#Person2# is upset because #Person2# broke up with a girl. #Person1# tries to comfort #Person2#.
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break up
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train_55
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#Person1#: Hello, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: Um. . . Hello, I would like to open an account.
#Person1#: OK! What kind of account do you want to open?
#Person2#: I want to open a current account.
#Person1#: I will open it for you right now.
#Person2#: What's the minimum deposit for opening a current account?
#Person1#: It's 10 yuan. How much money do you want to deposit?
#Person2#: Well, here's 3, 000 yuan.
#Person1#: Please write down your name, address and the amount of your deposit here. And please choose a passcode of six numbers and confirm it.
#Person2#: OK, here you are.
#Person1#: Thank you. Please confirm your information and sign your name in the blank.
#Person2#: Done! What else should I do?
#Person1#: That's all. Here's your bank card, and here's the certificate of deposit. Bring your bank card with you every time you come to deposit or withdraw money.
#Person2#: OK. Thanks. Goodbye!
#Person1#: Bye!
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#Person1# helps #Person2# open a current account, deposit 3,000 yuan, set the passcode and confirm all the information.
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open an account
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train_66
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#Person1#: Good morning, Maintenance Department.
#Person2#: Hello. I'm having a problem with my air conditioner.
#Person1#: Which air conditioner?
#Person2#: The one in the bedroom.
#Person1#: What seems to be the problem?
#Person2#: There's no cold air coming out.
#Person1#: May I have your room number, please?
#Person2#: 512.
#Person1#: OK, we'll send someone up to check it.
#Person2#: I'm going out right now. But that's all right, you can come when I've gone.
#Person1#: Fine. The housekeeper will open the door and stay in the room with the repairmen.
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#Person2# phones Maintenance Department because the air conditioner went wrong. #Person1# answers the phone and will send the repairmen.
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phone call
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train_52
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#Person1#: Hello, this is Lucie Jing calling from Lincoln Bank. May I speak to Mr. Was, please?
#Person2#: Speaking.
#Person1#: Ah, hello, Mr. Was. I'm just calling about your new credit card. It has arrived with us, so you can either come to collect it, or we can send it on to you.
#Person2#: Sending it won't be necessary. I'm actually coming in for a meeting with my Personal Banker this afternoon.
#Person1#: What perfect timing!
#Person2#: Indeed. Is there anything I need to do before I collect it?
#Person1#: Not really. But we do recommend you to read through our terms and conditions again before you sign the card, just in case there is something you aren't happy with.
#Person2#: I'm sure it'll be fine. How about my PIN number?
#Person1#: That will be sent on to you within 2 working days. Then, you can start using your new card.
#Person2#: Great. I'll be in later today. Thanks for calling. Bye.
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Lucie Jing phones for Mr. Was to talk about his new credit card. Mr. Was wants to collect it himself, and Lucie recommends him to read through the documents again before signing the card.
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credit card
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train_28
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#Person1#: Have you had any experience with sales work?
#Person2#: Yes, I have. In fact, I had worked for a foreign trade company for nearly two years, where I established business ties with several firms.
#Person1#: What exactly did you do at that company?
#Person2#: Visit customers, dispatch consignments and things like that.
#Person1#: Did you like your work?
#Person2#: Yes, I did.
#Person1#: But when and why did you leave the company?
#Person2#: I left it two months ago. I didn't think I could learn much there, and there were not many opportunities for self-development.
#Person1#: I see. Why did you choose our company?
#Person2#: I've been informed that there are many opportunities to develop myself in your company. Besides, I grew up in a city in the Northeast. I have lots of acquaintances in the region, which might help to push sales.
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#Person1# is interviewing #Person2# and asks #Person2# several questions, including experience with sales work, the work at the previous company, and why #Person2# left there.
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an interview
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train_155
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#Person1#: And so, I just wanted to check in with you and find out where we are with this project. As you know, you'Ve missed a fairly significant deadline last week, and this will negativity impact the team's ability to move forward with the next stages of this project.
#Person2#: I know, I'm really sorry that I missed the deadline. But really, it wasn't my fault. You see, we had all of these unexpected technical problems at the last minute, and that I couldn't get into the database and extract the kind of information that I needed for the data analysis. You know, if the tech guys would have done their job and kept the ARM stable, then I wouldn't have missed my deadline.
#Person1#: Oh, come on! An excuse like that is tantamount to lying. You're essentially blaming the tech team for your time management issues, rather than accepting responsibility for the fact that you were procrastinating for the past two weeks.
#Person2#: No, I'm not trying to pass the buck here ; I know that it was me who is ultimately responsible for getting this done. But the thing is, I could have finished on time if the system hadn't gone down. And you know, with everything I'Ve got going on now, I can't afford to waste time dealing with technical problems. I'Ve got a lot on my plate and there are only twenty-four hours in a day. . .
#Person1#: I'm not going to accept this excuse. You're using these small technical glitches as a crutch and trying to rationalize the fact that you'Ve missed your deadline. Look, we have standards and I expect you to live up to those standards. No more phoney cases. If you're in over your head, you tell me. No more missed deadlines. Now, I want that data on my desk by nine am!
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#Person1# blames #Person1# for procrastination for the past two weeks. #Person2# takes technical problems as an excuse for missing the deadline.
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procrastination
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train_12
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#Person1#: Did Bean send these dirty jokes to you, too? Look!
#Person2#: What a creep! Phony good luck e-mails are one thing, but sexual harassment is crossing the line.
#Person1#: No wonder he asked for my address first-he just wants to harass me!
#Person2#: You could try using a spam filter to reject stuff that's obviously pornographic or anything else you don't want.
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#Person2# suggests #Person1# use a spam filter to reject Bean's pornographic stuff.
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sexual harrassment
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train_112
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#Person1#: What is your favorite coffee?
#Person2#: Irish coffee is my favorite. But I'm not particular on it.
#Person1#: All right. Would you make coffee yourself when you are at home?
#Person2#: Not very often. Making coffee is a bit troublesome. Most of the time, I just buy takeout at Starbucks. And also, I quite like instant coffee.
#Person1#: I think instant coffee is becoming more and more popular. Though its taste is not perfect, it's really cheap and convenient.
#Person2#: Exactly. Nescafe is the world's favorite coffee. People love it all over the world.
#Person1#: I agree. I heard that in the western countries, almost everyone likes coffee. Is that true?
#Person2#: Yes. No doubt about that. For us, coffee is more a living style rather than a simple drink. I heard Chinese people don't drink that much coffee.
#Person1#: No, we don't, especially the elder people. But more and more young people fall for coffee nowadays.
#Person2#: I suppose so. That's probably why there are so many wonderful coffee houses in China now.
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#Person2# likes Irish coffee and buys takeout at Starbucks. #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the advantages of instant coffee and Western and Chinese people's attitudes towards coffee.
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coffee
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train_118
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#Person1#: Can I reserve a hotel room?
#Person2#: I assure you, that's not a problem. What is your full name, please?
#Person1#: My name's John Sandals.
#Person2#: It's a pleasure to assist you. Please tell me when you'll be needing the room, sir.
#Person1#: If my plans don't change, I'll need a room April 14 till April 17.
#Person2#: Sir, our room prices are slightly higher than you may have thought. Will that be okay?
#Person1#: Tell me how much it will be, and I can tell you if it's okay.
#Person2#: Only $ 308 per night, before taxes, of course.
#Person1#: $ 308 a night? That's a fair price.
#Person2#: Now, as for the room, sir, do you prefer smoking or nonsmoking?
#Person1#: Nonsmoking, please.
#Person2#: Nonsmoking. Now, sir, does a single queen-size bed meet your approval?
#Person1#: I have absolutely no problem with that.
#Person2#: Queen, nonsmoking. Okay, sir, your room is reserved. Now if you'll just give me your phone number.
#Person1#: Not a problem. The number is 626-555-1739.
#Person2#: Thank you for making a reservation with us. We look forward to seeing you in April!
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#Person2# helps John Sandals to reserve a nonsmoking room with a queen-size bed from April 14 till April 17.
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reserve a room
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train_0
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#Person1#: Hi, Mr. Smith. I'm Doctor Hawkins. Why are you here today?
#Person2#: I found it would be a good idea to get a check-up.
#Person1#: Yes, well, you haven't had one for 5 years. You should have one every year.
#Person2#: I know. I figure as long as there is nothing wrong, why go see the doctor?
#Person1#: Well, the best way to avoid serious illnesses is to find out about them early. So try to come at least once a year for your own good.
#Person2#: Ok.
#Person1#: Let me see here. Your eyes and ears look fine. Take a deep breath, please. Do you smoke, Mr. Smith?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer and heart disease, you know. You really should quit.
#Person2#: I've tried hundreds of times, but I just can't seem to kick the habit.
#Person1#: Well, we have classes and some medications that might help. I'll give you more information before you leave.
#Person2#: Ok, thanks doctor.
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Mr. Smith's getting a check-up, and Doctor Hawkins advises him to have one every year. Hawkins'll give some information about their classes and medications to help Mr. Smith quit smoking.
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get a check-up
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train_199
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#Person1#: Hey, John! I haven't seen you in ages! What's new? What have you been up to?
#Person2#: Pete! Nice to see you Well, on top the norm, you know, wife and kids and work, I'Ve actually gotten into doing some trading.
#Person1#: Trading? You, big guy? What are you trading?
#Person2#: Currencies.
#Person1#: Currencies? As in Euros, Dollars, Pounds and Rupees?
#Person2#: It's called Forex. Foreign Exchange. The great thing about it is that I don't have to invest a huge amount. I put in a margin deposit and then I can buy and sell up to 100 times that much!
#Person1#: I don't understand. You're buying and selling money?
#Person2#: You got it! Just last night I made USD 150!
#Person1#: Last night?
#Person2#: Yeah! It's a 24 hour market! I had bought some RMB earlier at a low asking price but last night it appreciated drastically so I made a split second decision and sold all my RMB at an amazing bid! I'
#Person1#: You're kidding! I'm on! Where do I sign up?
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John tells Pete he is doing some trading called Forex. John earns a lot by buying and selling currencies with a little money, so Pete also wants to try it.
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forex
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train_88
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#Person1#: It seems that something is praying heavy on you. What's the matter?
#Person2#: I got my father's goat last night.
#Person1#: What did you do to get his goat?
#Person2#: When I asked him to treat me like he does to my sisters, he jumped down my throat. So I took it out on him by telling him what I thought.
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#Person2# is unhappy because #Person2# got #Person2#'s father's goat.
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father
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train_62
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#Person1#: Would you talk to me about taking one of Dr. Miller's classes?
#Person2#: Yes. Have you ever been in one of his classes?
#Person1#: I'm thinking about taking his class next semester.
#Person2#: He was a very easy teacher. Are you thinking of taking a class with him?
#Person1#: I'm not sure because I really need to learn something, but I also worry about grades.
#Person2#: Grades are important, but don't you think that gaining the knowledge is important, too?
#Person1#: I really need to learn this stuff.
#Person2#: He made everything so interesting that the time just flew by. Do you know what I mean?
#Person1#: Yes, that sounds right for me.
#Person2#: Did you know that he came here last year after 10 years in the military?
#Person1#: Yeah, I already knew that. That could be a good thing.
#Person2#: I think you know that you have to make the best decision for you. Enjoy your year!
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#Person1# is considering taking Dr. Miller's class but worries about grades. #Person2# tells #Person1# Dr. Miller was an easy and interesting teacher and gaining knowledge is as important as grades.
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ask for suggestions
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train_114
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#Person1#: Hello!
#Person2#: Oh, hi!
#Person1#: Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Tom.
#Person2#: Pleased to meet you. My name is Alice. Did you just move in next door?
#Person1#: Yes, I did. Have you lived here long?
#Person2#: Me? I guess so. I've lived here for about six years now. Have you lived in America very long?
#Person1#: No, not really. When I left Vietnam, I came to America and I lived with a cousin in Dallas for two years. Where do you work, Alice?
#Person2#: I teach mathematics at a college. What do you do?
#Person1#: I am an accountant at a company.
#Person2#: Well, Tom. It's good to meet you. I have to go now. I am teaching a class this evening, and I need to get to the college.
#Person1#: It's nice meeting you too, Alice.
#Person2#: See you around!
#Person1#: Goodbye, Alice.
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Tom just moved in and he introduces himself to his neighbor Alice, who teaches mathematics at college and has lived here for about six years.
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neighbour
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train_80
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#Person1#: Hey, man. What's up?
#Person2#: Ah, first of all, I put a buck in the vending machine for a seventy-five cent candy bar, and the thing got stuck here in the machine. Then, I pressed the change button [Ah, man], and nothing happened. [Wow!] Nothing came out. The dumb thing still owes me a quarter.
#Person1#: Well, did you talk to the man at the snack bar to see if he could refund your money?
#Person2#: Yeah, I tried that, but he said he didn't own the machine, and I'd have to call the phone number on the machine.
#Person1#: What a bummer.
#Person2#: Hey, I have an idea. [What?] Why don't we rock the machine back and forth until the candy bar falls?
#Person1#: Nothing doing. I don't want to be responsible for breaking the thing, and besides, someone might call the cops.
#Person2#: Ah, don't worry. I've done it before. Oh well. Hey, hey, tough luck. Hey, here, take my candy bar. [You mean?] Yeah, the machine and I hit it off earlier today.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# he put a buck in the vending machine but the thing got stuck. After hitting the machine, #Person2# gets the candy bar.
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vending machine
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train_39
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#Person1#: Please make yourselves at home. Let me take your coats. Dinner is almost ready. I hope you brought your appetite
#Person2#: Your house is lovely, Armand! Very interesting decor. . . very. . . Gothic.
#Person3#: I think it's amazing! You have such good taste, Armand. I'm thinking of re-decorating my house. maybe you could give me a few pointers?
#Person1#: It would be my pleasure. Please have a seat. Can I offer you a glass of wine?
#Person3#: We would love some!
#Person1#: Here you are. A very special merlot brought directly from my home country. It has a unique ingredient which gives it a pleasant aroma and superior flavor
#Person3#: Mmm. . . it's delicious!
#Person2#: It's a bit bitter for my taste. . . almost tastes like. . . like. . .
#Person3#: Ellen! Ellen! Are you okay?
#Person1#: Did she pass out?
#Person3#: Yeah. . .
#Person1#: I hope that you didn't poison her drink too much! You'll ruin our meal!
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Ellen and #Person3# visit Armand's house, and they have dinner together. The glass of wine provided by Armand is a bit bitter for Ellen, and she passes out.
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have a dinner
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train_131
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#Person1#: You've had a very dangerous life, haven't you, Joe?
#Person2#: Yes. That's right.
#Person1#: When was your worst accident?
#Person2#: Last year. It was during the British Grand Prix. I knocked into a wall. The car was completely destroyed and my left leg was broken. Luckily nobody was killed.
#Person1#: Is that the only time you've been..., er... close to death?
#Person2#: No, I had a very frightening experience quite recently. I was frightened to death! I thought I was going to be killed at any moment.
#Person1#: Really? When was that?
#Person2#: It was on my way to this studio. I had to drive through London during the lunch hour.
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Joe has had a very dangerous life and tells #Person1# about his worst accident and a very frightening experience recently.
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dangerous life
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train_165
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#Person1#: Excuse me, Miss.
#Person2#: Yes. May I help you?
#Person1#: I'm a graduate student here in mathematics. I've just come from China and I've never used a western library before. I'll be here for five years, so I'd like to learn to use the library as efficiently as possible. I wonder if someone might have time to show me around.
#Person2#: I'd be very glad to show you around, but I'm very busy right now. Could you come back about 3 thirty?
#Person1#: Sure. 3 thirty this afternoon.
#Person2#: Good. See you later.
#Person1#: Thank you. Good-bye.
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#Person1# requests #Person2# to show #Person1# around the library because #Person1# is new here. #Person2# is not available now and they'll meet in the afternoon.
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ask for help
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train_186
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#Person1#: Do you want to sign for a Korea language class?
#Person2#: What for? Oh, I see, you mean next year our company will expand business to the South Korea market.
#Person1#: Right, we have located a business partner in Seoul. The first contact proves to be successful. The general manager of South Korean company has scheduled to pay a visit to us next month. I think it is quite possible to set up a joint venture company with them soon.
#Person2#: Well, sounds promising. But I think our company will provide us with the language training courses if it is necessary. We need not bother signing for the language by ourselves.
#Person1#: A slow sparrow should make an early start. You know, I am not quick at learning any language.
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As the company will expand the business to the South Korea market, #Person1# wants to sign for a Korean language course while #Person2# prefers taking the language training courses provided by the company.
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social talk
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train_13
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#Person1#: How old is Keith?
#Person2#: He's 21. how old is James?
#Person1#: He's a year older than Keith, but he looks younger.
#Person2#: How's your father?
#Person1#: He's fine. He retired last week. It's turning going in his life. Now he can relax and enjoy his retirement.
#Person2#: He can spend more time with his grandchildren.
#Person1#: Oh, I don't think he wants to. He wants to travel to several different countries around the world.
#Person2#: So, he wants to have a more active retirement. Good idea!
#Person1#: How do you want to spend your old age?
#Person2#: In the same way, probably.
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#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about their families' ages. #Person2#'s father wants to travel around the world after retirement.
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age
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train_159
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#Person1#: Excuse me.
#Person2#: Yes, Miss, what can I do for you?
#Person1#: I ordered my dish about a half an hour ago, but it hasn't arrived yet.
#Person2#: I'm sorry for that, I'm going to check with the chef right now. Miss, I just checked with the kitchen, and they said your order will be coming right up next. Oh, here comes.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: Miss, I'm very sorry for the delay, please enjoy this. Free a glass of wine for inconvenience. Again I'm terribly sorry to make you wait so long.
#Person1#: It doesn't matter.
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#Person1#'s dish hasn't arrived, so #Person2# checks the order and offers a free glass of wine for the inconvenience.
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social talk
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train_127
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#Person1#: Hi, Jane. I'd like to discuss something with you. Do you have a minute?
#Person2#: Sure. I've just got out of my eleven o'clock class. I don't have another class until this afternoon.
#Person1#: Good. Listen, I've just received an e-mail from the computer centre. They are looking for students to help with the work of the school website this summer. They need two assistants. They asked me if I knew anyone that might be interested. I thought you might like to consider the job.
#Person2#: Sounds interesting. I can type, but I don't have a lot of experience.
#Person1#: Well, I don't think any special experience or knowledge is necessary. And with your interests in computers and the Internet, I think you would be good for the job. Also they're paying good money. What do you think?
#Person2#: It sounds like a great chance to get some experience. Thanks for thinking of me.
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#Person1# tells Jane the computer center is looking for students to help with the work of the school website and doesn't need special experience or knowledge. Jane is interested.
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computer centre
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train_5
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#Person1#: Happy birthday, Aims!
#Person2#: Thank you, Lisa.
#Person1#: Here is a present for you. I hope you like it.
#Person2#: Oh, great! I love it! You know I've been expecting this for a long time.
#Person1#: I'm very glad to hear that.
#Person2#: Come here ; let me introduce some friends to you.
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Lisa gives Aims a birthday present and Aims loves it.
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birthday
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train_85
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#Person1#: Hi, taxi. Could you take me to the financial street, please
#Person2#: Pardon, where to , sir?
#Person1#: I want to go to the financial stree.
#Person2#: All right. Hop in, please.
#Person1#: Excuse me, how long does it take to get there?
#Person2#: It usually takes about half an hour.
#Person1#: Oh, does it really a long way to go.
#Person2#: Yes. Moreover, since the street is heavy with traffic this time of day. I'm not sure we can make it. By the way, are you pressed for the time?
#Person1#: No, I'm not. you can just drive slowly and carefully.
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: You are very skillful driver.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: By the way, is the fair the same for any distance?
#Person2#: No. It varies according to the distance, you can read from the meter.
#Person1#: Oh, I see.
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#Person1# takes a taxi to the financial street. #Person2# reminds him of the long time due to the distance and the heavy traffic, and the fair varies according to the distance.
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take a taxi
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train_124
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#Person1#: Hello, welcome to Credit Services. How can we help you?
#Person2#: I'm interested in applying for a credit card with you.
#Person1#: Are you an existing customer?
#Person2#: Yes, I've had a Current Account with a debit card with you for years. Now, I'm looking at upgrading to a credit card.
#Person1#: May I ask why you didn't think of applying for a credit card with us sooner? Most young people jump at the chance.
#Person2#: When I opened the account with you, I was a student, I graduated a couple of years ago and have a steady salary, so I figured now would be the best time to go ahead.
#Person1#: That's very sensible of you. We have many fresh graduates applying for credit cards, getting them and then going on a spending spree and being unable to meet the repayments.
#Person2#: As you can see from the statements for my Current Account, I have never been overdrawn. I'm always very careful about that.
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#Person2# is interested in applying for a credit card with #Person1#. #Person1# suggests #Person2# applies for a credit card sooner, but #Person2# thinks he is qualified.
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credit card
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train_48
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#Person1#: Excuse me where is the airport?
#Person2#: Um, it's pretty far away. I can show you on the map on my smart phone.
#Person1#: Oh, sorry, and what I meant is how can I get there?
#Person2#: Well, that depends. Do you want to get there quickly or cheaply?
#Person1#: Probably the latter would be better.
#Person2#: All right. If you go down one block and take a left, you'll see the number 12 subway station. Take the number 12 all the way to Grove Street. And then transferred to the airport express' train.
#Person1#: How will I know where to change trains?
#Person2#: There will be announcements on the train. But I'm sure there will also be a lot of other people with big suitcases. You can just follow them.
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#Person1# asks #Person2# a cheap way to get to the airport. #Person2# guides #Person1# to take the subway and then transfer to the airport express's train.
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show the way
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train_174
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#Person1#: What's for dinner tonight?
#Person2#: It's whatever you're planning on cooking.
#Person1#: You're not going to cook?
#Person2#: No, I always cook.
#Person1#: Yeah, and I love your cooking.
#Person2#: Don't give me that. If you're hungry, then cook dinner.
#Person1#: You're being serious?
#Person2#: Look, I'm really tired tonight. I don't feel like cooking dinner.
#Person1#: Okay, I'll make dinner tonight.
#Person2#: Thank you. I'm going to bed.
#Person1#: Do you want me to wake you up when dinner is ready?
#Person2#: Yes, please.
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#Person2# is exhausted and doesn't feel like cooking. #Person1# will make dinner instead.
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make dinner
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train_135
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#Person1#: How can you keep in touch with your aunt in America?
#Person2#: Oh, I make a phone call once a month.
#Person1#: It's very expensive, right?
#Person2#: Yeah.
#Person1#: Why not send E-mail through the Internet ?
#Person2#: Is it convenient and cheap?
#Person1#: Sure. You can send E-mail to each other every day through the internet. In addition, you can make a phone call through the internet , too.
#Person2#: Really? I'm so glad to hear that. But I don't konw how to get access to the Internet. Could you show me?
#Person1#: No problem. I'll tell you.
#Person2#: I'll appreciate it very much.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2# can keep in touch with #Person2#'s aunt in America through the internet and willing to show #Person2# how.
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internet
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train_123
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#Person1#: Do you have any experience working with a computer?
#Person2#: Yes. I have been a data entry operator for three years.
#Person1#: What kind of software can you use?
#Person2#: I have working knowledge of Windows and Dos. Actually, I'm quite familiar with both Java and C Programming Languages.
#Person1#: Do you have any other computer qualifications?
#Person2#: I have an ACRE certificate, GRADE 2.
#Person1#: Do you know how to use a PC to process the management information?
#Person2#: I'm sorry to say I'm not familiar with processing management information, but I'm sure I could learn quite quickly. It can't be too difficult, and I've got a quick mind. I can handle any problem you give me.
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#Person1# interviews #Person2# who has been a data entry operator for three years. #Person2# knows how to use the software, has computer qualifications, and can learn quite quickly.
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interview
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train_126
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#Person1#: Hi. My name's Carl. Nice to meet you.
#Person2#: Nice to meet you, too. My name is Francisco.
#Person1#: What?
#Person2#: Francisco, but all my friends and family back in Peru call me Pancho.
#Person1#: Okay, Pancho. So, tell me about your family?
#Person2#: Well, I have seven brothers and six sisters.
#Person1#: Wow. That is a big family. So are you the oldest, Pancho?
#Person2#: No. I'm the second oldest in my family.
#Person1#: So, what do your parents do?
#Person2#: My father is a taxi driver in Lima, Peru. It's a hard job, but he works hard to support the family.
#Person1#: How about your mother?
#Person2#: She helps run a small family store with some of my older brothers and sisters.
#Person1#: What kind of store?
#Person2#: We mainly sell food, like bread, eggs, soft drinks, rice, sugar, and cookies. Things that people buy every day.
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Francisco and Carl meet each other for the first time. Francisco tells Carl he's the second oldest. His father is a driver and his mother runs a store.
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family
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train_191
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#Person1#: Well, I think my article can't be more awful.
#Person2#: Not likely. Why are you so unconfident about your paper?
#Person1#: You know, I missed the deadline for handing in the paper. So I'm uncertain about the content of my paper.
#Person2#: Take it easy. Actually, I read your article last night and I found that you had applied the general knowledge to specific problems in your article.
#Person1#: You think so? You mean I have done well?
#Person2#: Yeah, your work is not bad. However, I have some suggestions for you. Keep to the point, but cross out the unimportant information carefully, or that may have caused some mistakes.
#Person1#: OK, thanks.
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#Person1# feels awful about #Person1#'s paper. #Person2# encourages #Person1# and offers some refining advice.
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the paper
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train_146
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#Person1#: Hello. I want to send the computer to my sister in Shanghai by logistics transport.
#Person2#: OK. Is it in the box? May I see it?
#Person1#: Yes. This is the computer and this is the keyboard and the monitor.
#Person2#: Is there anything else?
#Person1#: There are a mouse and a camera.
#Person2#: Is that all?
#Person1#: Yes. How much is it to send these things to Shanghai by regular delivery?
#Person2#: It depends on the weight of these things. Generally speaking, we will charge you ten yuan for one kilogram.
#Person1#: I see. Can you weigh them for me, please?
#Person2#: Please go over there to weigh them.
#Person1#: OK. See you later.
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#Person1# sends some computer equipments to Shanghai with #Person1#'s assistance.
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send items
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train_132
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#Person1#: Hello, Mrs. Turnbull. How are you?
#Person2#: Fine, thanks. How's your boy, Jack?
#Person1#: He's a bit tired. You know, he goes to school at eight o'clock every morning. He doesn't get home till after four. then he does his homework after tea. It often takes him a couple of hours to finish
#Person2#: Poor boy. They work hard at school nowadays, don't they? Does he like it?
#Person1#: School, you mean? Yes, he does. He likes his teachers, and that always makes adifference.
#Person2#: Yes, it does. Does he go to school by bus?
#Person1#: No, he walks. He likes walking. He meets some of his friends at the corner andthey go together.
#Person2#: What does he do when it rains?
#Person1#: My husband takes him in the car. He passes the school on the way to the office.
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#Person1# tells Mrs. Turnbull about #Person1#'s boy, Jack, who is a bit tired because of school but likes it. Jack usually walks to school but takes the car when it rains.
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son
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train_107
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#Person1#: Have you heard about the new iPhone?
#Person2#: yes, I heard it's supposed to come out in June. Are you thinking about getting one?
#Person1#: I'd like to. It's a cell phone, camera, PAD and mp3 player all in one.
#Person2#: if I had enough money, I'd buy one, but I don't even have enough to buy one of their shuffle spods.
#Person1#: how big is a shuffle iPod?
#Person2#: the first generation iPod shuffle is about the size of a park of gum and the second generation iPod shuffle is about half the size of the first.
#Person1#: how many gigs of music can it hold?
#Person2#: I think it's either one or two gigs. I can't remember.
#Person1#: how much do they cost?
#Person2#: not much at all. I think it's about 100 dollars.
#Person1#: you're right, that's not bad at all.
#Person2#: do you have an iPod?
#Person1#: I got one for my birthday when they first came out, but after the battery died out, I never brought another one.
#Person2#: why didn't you just buy another battery for it so you could use it?
#Person1#: that's one of the problems with having an iPod. Though an iPod might have an above average battery life, once the battery is dead, so is your iPod.
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#Person1# would like to get a new iPhone. #Person2# tells #Person1# about the shuffle iPod. #Person1# has an iPod but its battery has died out.
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apple products
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train_170
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#Person1#: Albert? Could you co-sign this approval sheet? Accounting's getting really picky.
#Person2#: I know. They'Ve already sent back two approvals I sent them. Where do I sign?
#Person1#: Right here. It's for that new fax machine we're getting.
#Person2#: Oh, right. I remember. There you are. Hope you don't have as many problems as I had!
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#Person1# requests Albert to help co-sign an approval sheet.
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sign approval sheets
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