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train_195
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#Person1#: Good morning, ma'am. Are you being helped?
#Person2#: No, I'm not. I'm here to look for a winter coat.
#Person1#: I can certainly help you with that. How about this one? It's made of very high quality wool.
#Person2#: It's nice, but I actually need something warmer. This would work if I were staying here in Los Angeles, but it's too light for a Chicago winter.
#Person1#: Ah, you need a very heavy coat then. Please follow me. look at this one. It is our warmest coat and it is also fashionable and very comfortable.
#Person2#: Would it be possible to get a discount on it?
#Person1#: Maybe we can give you a 5% discount.
#Person2#: OK. I'll take it.
#Person1#: Can I interest you in some gloves? There are 10% off now.
#Person2#: No, thanks. I used to live in Connecticut, so I already have some.
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#Person2# wants to buy a winter coat and purchases one at discount with #Person1#'s assistance.
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shopping
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train_83
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#Person1#: May I have your order now?
#Person2#: We'd have your regular dinner. What courses are there, please?
#Person1#: The courses for our regular dinner are fish salad for appetizer, steak for main course and chocolate cake for dessert.
#Person2#: All right, we'll have it.
#Person1#: Today's mutton chop is very good. Would you like to have it as the main course?
#Person2#: That's a good idea. And as for dessert, we'll have apple pie. We'd like to have some coffee afterwards.
#Person1#: Good, here're your appetizers. Your dinners will be ready in five minutes.
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#Person2# orders mutton chop, apple pie, and coffee for #Person2#'s meal instead of regular dinner under #Person1#'s recommendation.
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order food
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train_45
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#Person1#: Are you still watching the soap opera, Nancy?
#Person2#: Yeah. I can't take my eyes off that when it is on.
#Person1#: Is it that appealing?
#Person2#: Well, the cast of the opera isn't very strong and the story isn't so impressive, but the main actor's acting is really outstanding, who is handsome, too.
#Person1#: Shall we think you need a break right now? There is a football match on channel eight.
#Person2#: Oh, stop talking about that stupid match. I really don't understand why certain people are running after one ball.
#Person1#: If we can choose program, I'd rather watch the documentary, this kind of soap opera is really boring.
#Person2#: Everyone has his own taste. And have you ever heard of the saying, 'One man's meat is another's poison.'
#Person1#: But you been in front of TV for almost 5 hours, even at dinner time. I had to say you were the most selfish person I have ever seen.
#Person2#: Well, well, watch channel.
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Nancy's watching a soap opera, but #Person1# wants to watch a football match. Nancy refuses to have a break, so #Person1# says she is selfish.
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watch TV
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train_90
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#Person1#: Daniel, have you ever heard about the wildlife sanctuary?
#Person2#: Is that different from this kind of zoo?
#Person1#: Yes, of course.
#Person2#: So tell me about it!
#Person1#: There are a lot of wild animals in that place, and also some special rules while visiting.
#Person2#: Special rules?
#Person1#: There, you only have two ways for visiting.
#Person2#: Details?
#Person1#: On their bus or in your own cars, and you won't be allowed to get off the bus until you reach the special region.
#Person2#: Why not?
#Person1#: Because it is dangerous to get out of the car or bus. You can just imagine how fierce the wild animals can be.
#Person2#: That makes sense. But that sounds interesting. Is there one in Beijing too?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: I prefer to go there next time.
#Person1#: Yeah, sure, you won't be disappointed.
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#Person1# tells Daniel about the wildlife sanctuary and the two sole ways to visit wild animals. Daniel gets interested and wants to visit the one in Beijing.
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wildlife sanctuary discussion
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train_128
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#Person1#: Oh, I am starving.
#Person2#: Me too. Shall we eat out? There is a new French restaurant down the street.
#Person1#: Oh, forget about it. I went there with a friend last week. The menu was all in French and I just couldn't read it.
#Person2#: That's what you are paying for.
#Person1#: Maybe. But I should say everything was expensive and nothing was to my satisfaction.
#Person2#: Then how about the Italian restaurant on the next block.
#Person1#: Well. I ate out almost every day last week. Let's just eat in today.
#Person2#: But I am not in the mood to cook.
#Person1#: I will cook then. In fact, I am sick and tired of restaurant. I just want a home-cook meal.
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#Person2# suggests they eat out. But #Person1# wants a home-cook meal, because #Person2# ate out almost every day last week, and promises to cook.
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meal
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train_18
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#Person1#: Whoa, look at all those ice cream choices!
#Person2#: Yes, that is a lot of choices. What is your favorite?
#Person1#: I love anything with chocolate the best.
#Person2#: I like chocolate myself.
#Person1#: Is there any kind of ice cream you don't like?
#Person2#: I really don't like any ice cream with nuts in it.
#Person1#: I haven't ever cared for that myself.
#Person2#: Have you ever had garlic ice cream?
#Person1#: That sounds absolutely disgusting!
#Person2#: It was. Let's stick with the regular choices today, though.
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#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about different choices of ice cream. They decide to choose regular ones.
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ice cream
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train_192
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#Person1#: I've read a report on the people who can use the foreign language, mainly English.
#Person2#: Really? What's it about?
#Person1#: It's mainly about different attitudes people have towards the foreign language learning. About 27% of the people think a foreign language is a must in their daily life.
#Person2#: I can't agree more. There're more and more people learning foreign languages.
#Person1#: That's ture. About 35% of the people at learning are willing to learn the foreign language.
#Person2#: As far as I'm concerned, many people especially students are forced to do so because of exams.
#Person1#: Yes, that accounts for twenty one percent. There are also about 15% of the people who take a foreign language to be useless and they take no interest in them at all.
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#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing different people's attitudes on the foreign language learning.
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foreign language learning
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train_78
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#Person1#: What exactly are you looking for?
#Person2#: I am looking for a collection of the 19th century European paintings.
#Person1#: Is it the book on your left, the one with the yellow cover?
#Person2#: Let me see. Yeah, this is what I want. Thanks a lot.
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#Person1# helps #Person2# find a collection of the 19th century European paintings.
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find a book
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train_156
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#Person1#: Hi, the lab said that you would be getting my test results in today.
#Person2#: I like you to come in and discuss some further tests that I would like to run.
#Person1#: I think that this is a bad sign.
#Person2#: For now, I would like to run a few more tests to look into some of the problems that you mentioned.
#Person1#: Why wouldn't you tell me over the phone?
#Person2#: If there is any question about test results, we always do a recheck.
#Person1#: I need to come in right away.
#Person2#: I would be happy to see you this afternoon. If you are feeling upset, please bring a friend or relative along.
#Person1#: You are scaring me!
#Person2#: Come on in this afternoon and we will talk. It will be fine!
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#Person2# merely wants to discuss some further tests with #Person2#, but #Person1# treats it as bad news.
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the test results
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train_120
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#Person1#: I'm sorry, I've lost my tags and receipt. What can I do about it?
#Person2#: I see. What is your baggage? And do you remember the tag's number or color?
#Person1#: It's a suitcase. Its colour is blue.
#Person2#: Could you give me a description of your case?
#Person1#: It's like this, it's square with a leather cover.
#Person2#: I'll check it for you. I've found it. Is this yours?
#Person1#: Yes, it is the right one
#Person2#: Will you show me your key card, please?
#Person1#: Here it is.
#Person2#: All right. Now you can take your case away
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#Person1# lost #Person1#'s tags and receipt. #Person2# checks and helps #Person1# find #Person1#'s case.
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find the case
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train_179
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#Person1#: Can I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, please. I'd like to have a pair of shoes.
#Person1#: What size would you like, please?
#Person2#: Size eleven.
#Person1#: OK. What about this pair?
#Person2#: Sorry, I don't like white. Have you got any other colors?
#Person1#: Oh, yes. We have also got blue, brown and black.
#Person2#: Can I have a look at the black ones? Black is my favourite colour.
#Person1#: Sure. Here you are.
#Person2#: They look nice. What's the price?
#Person1#: Fifty dollars.
#Person2#: May I try them on?
#Person1#: Yes, please.
#Person2#: OK. I'll take this pair. Here's the money.
#Person1#: Thank you.
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#Person2# buys a pair of black shoes with #Person1#'s assistance.
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shopping
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train_72
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#Person1#: . . . So what I think we need to do is ( XXXXXXXXXX ) finish on time.
#Person2#: Sorry, Tom, can you say that last bit again please? We didn't get that.
#Person1#: Oh, OK, I said ( XXXXXXXXXX ) on time.
#Person2#: Sorry Tom, We're having problems hearing you here. It's a bit hissy. Can you hear us?
#Person1#: ( XXXXXXXXXX )
#Person2#: Hello?
#Person1#: ( XXXXXXXXXX ) but I don't think you can hear us. ( XXXXXXXXXX ) Hello? ( XXXXXXXXXX )
#Person2#: Tom, if you can hear me, I think we've lost you. There's a problem with the line. Let's try again. We'll call you.
#Person1#: ( XXXXXXXXXX ) OK ( XXXXXXXXXX ).
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Tom tells #Person2# to finish something on time. #Person2# can't hear clearly because there's a problem with the line.
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phone call
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train_198
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#Person1#: Broadway Mall is having a big sale this weekend. You wanna go?
#Person2#: Don't feel like it. I'm broke.
#Person1#: Well, we can still do some window shopping, can't we?
#Person2#: Just look around? Ah, that's boring.
#Person1#: I'll go myself then.
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#Person1# will go to the mall alone since #Person2# dislikes window shopping.
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go shopping
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train_111
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#Person1#: I really want to take a nap. I feel very sleepy today.
#Person2#: What's the matter? Didn't you get enough sleep last night?
#Person1#: I fell asleep very late. It was almost two o'clock in the morning when I finally fell asleep.
#Person2#: Are you worried about something? Why couldn't you sleep?
#Person1#: You know how it is when you're in a strange country. Everything is new, and you get tired and nervous sometimes. Then you worry about your family, about conditions back home, about your courses, about your money, about everything. I tried to fall asleep but I just had too much on my mind.
#Person2#: Well, take it easy. Things will look better tomorrow. Maybe you should try exercising or a hot bath to help you relax.
#Person1#: Anything is worth a try. But right now I really just want to find a quiet place to take a nap.
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#Person1# fell asleep very late because #Person1# had too much on the mind. #Person2# gives #Person1# some suggestions but #Person1# only wants to take a nap right now.
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take a nap
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train_91
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#Person1#: Hello, Bob. This is Nancy speaking. I'm so glad I've got hold of you at last.
#Person2#: Were you trying to get in touch with me? If I'm not at home, you can usually reach me at my club here.
#Person1#: That's good to know. Listen, Bob, I've got news for you.
#Person2#: What is it?
#Person1#: My sister Amy is coming back from the states.
#Person2#: That's great. When is she coming back?
#Person1#: Next weekend.
#Person2#: Next weekend? OK. Let's get together tonight and plan a party for her.
#Person1#: All right.
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Nancy phones Bob to tell him her sister Amy is coming back from the states next weekend. Bob suggests giving a party for Amy.
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plan a party
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train_100
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#Person1#: I have a problem with my cable.
#Person2#: What about it?
#Person1#: My cable has been out for the past week or so.
#Person2#: The cable is down right now. I am very sorry.
#Person1#: When will it be working again?
#Person2#: It should be back on in the next couple of days.
#Person1#: Do I still have to pay for the cable?
#Person2#: We're going to give you a credit while the cable is down.
#Person1#: So, I don't have to pay for it?
#Person2#: No, not until your cable comes back on.
#Person1#: Okay, thanks for everything.
#Person2#: You're welcome, and I apologize for the inconvenience.
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#Person1# has a problem with the cable. #Person2# promises it should work again and #Person1# doesn't have to pay while it's down.
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cable
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train_73
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#Person1#: Hello!
#Person2#: Hello, Lucy. This is John. Could you do me a favor? I've tried to phone my wife six times and I can't get through. The line is busy all the time. Could you possibly go next door and give her a message?
#Person1#: Sure! What do you want to tell Mary?
#Person2#: Could you just say I've met an old friend and I'm staying with him? I'm not in the office now and I'll give her a ring later.
#Person1#: Sure, I'll go right now.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot, Lucy.
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#Person2# requests Lucy to give a message to his wife because the line's always busy.
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give a message
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train_119
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#Person1#: Do you have any direct flights to Toronto?
#Person2#: Sorry, we don't. But I think you can fly on Northwest Airlines to Berlin and then have a connecting flight on Canada Airline to Toronto. And it is the most economical flight, just 1, 900 dollars.
#Person1#: When does the flight depart?
#Person2#: At 8 am. By the way, it also makes a refueling stop.
#Person1#: How long is the layover?
#Person2#: Less than one hour.
#Person1#: And how long do I have to stay in Berlin for the connecting flight?
#Person2#: Not so long, just one hour.
#Person1#: So the time for the total journey is about. . . ?
#Person2#: About 13 hours.
#Person1#: Let me count. Ok, it works out for my schedule. Thanks a lot!
#Person2#: You are welcome!
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#Person1# wants to fly to Toronto. #Person2# suggests #Person1# fly on Northwest Airlines to Berlin and then have a connecting flight on Canada Airline to Toronto.
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flight
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train_21
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#Person1#: We're supposed to check in at the Air China's counter 30 minutes before take-off, Joe.
#Person2#: Yes, I know. The boarding time on the ticket says 17:05, and now it's 16:15. I guess we have plenty of time.
#Person1#: Do we need to show our ID cards when checking in?
#Person2#: Yes. It's essential.
#Person1#: What about our luggage?
#Person2#: We can check it and hand carry the small bags. And we have to open each for inspection.
#Person1#: Are they going to frisk all the passengers?
#Person2#: I think so. We certainly don't want a hijack to happen on the plane today.
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#Person1# asks #Person2# what they need to do when they check in at the Air China's counter.
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check in
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train_151
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#Person1#: Well, how did you enjoy your seaside trip?
#Person2#: It was funny.
#Person1#: Tell me about it, will you?
#Person2#: Well, we drove through the valley on our way there in the morning. It was a magnificent sight.
#Person1#: Did you stop at the big waterfall for pictures?
#Person2#: Sure, we wouldn't miss it for anything. After that, we took a short cut to the park. There was very little traffic, so we got there in less than an hour.
#Person1#: You were lucky then. What did you do after that?
#Person2#: We went for a swim in the sea. That was the best part of the day. Just look at my nice tan.
#Person1#: So you must have had a busy and enjoyable day yesterday.
#Person2#: Yes, you're right. And I was so tired that I fell asleep on the way back. My arms are still stiff from the swim yesterday.
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#Person2# shares the details of the seaside trip with #Person1#.
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seaside trip
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train_93
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#Person1#: Hello, Barbara. Welcome back. You look great.
#Person2#: Rod, it's lovely to see you again.
#Person1#: How was your trip?
#Person2#: Fine, but tiring. Milan was interesting. It's bigger than I expected, noisier and dirtier too.
#Person1#: And Florence? What did you think of Florence?
#Person2#: Well, I didn't go there. Have you been there?
#Person1#: No, I've never been to Italy. I'd really like to go to Rome. Well, the car's in the car park. Is this all your suitcase?
#Person2#: Yes, but the suitcase is very heavy.
#Person1#: Barbara, what's in it? Books or stones?
#Person2#: Just 20 pairs of shoes.
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Barbara tells Rod her trip to Milan is fine but tiring, and her suitcase is very heavy due to 20 pairs of shoes inside.
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trip experience
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train_95
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#Person1#: Let's plan, the dinner for the end of the year.
#Person2#: I've been talking to some of the other kids in the class and quite a few of them want to go to a pizza restaurant.
#Person1#: Um, I think I've had enough of pizza. I eat it at least twice a week, it be good to have something different.
#Person2#: Well, there's that Chinese restaurant. The bamboo house.
#Person1#: It's closing next week for a month. They're going to build a new kitchen or something. I remember going to someplace with a singer and guitarist. And it was great.
#Person2#: But there will be at least 20 of us, will be so noisy that we won't hear the music.
#Person1#: You're right. Hey, we haven't thought about the cost. Some people will want to go to a cheap place, and others can afford somewhere more expensive.
#Person2#: Why don't we fix the amount first and ask a restaurant to provide a meal for that price?
#Person1#: That's a good idea. And we can make a list of the places we think our best, and get the rest of the class to choose one.
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#Person1# and #Person2# are planning the class dinner for the end of the year. They discuss the place and the cost, and decide to fix the amount first and ask a restaurant to provide a meal for that price.
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class dinner plan
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train_87
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#Person1#: Can you tell me about some good deals on produce?
#Person2#: The mangoes are on sale today.
#Person1#: What exactly are mangoes?
#Person2#: They have yellowish red skin. It's a fruit with one big seed.
#Person1#: Is the seed edible?
#Person2#: Maybe if you were a parrot. I wouldn't recommend it.
#Person1#: How much does a mango cost?
#Person2#: Normally, they're $2 each. Today, they're only $1 each.
#Person1#: Maybe I won't like the taste.
#Person2#: It's hard to describe. They're sweet, but also sort of citrusy.
#Person1#: How do I tell the difference between a ripe one and an unripe one?
#Person2#: They're similar to an avocado. When the outside feels soft, they're ripe.
#Person1#: Where do most of them come from?
#Person2#: These are from Mexico.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# the mangoes are on sale today and then #Person2# introduces mangoes to #Person1# in detail.
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mangoes
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train_166
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#Person1#: Ten sheets of rice paper, 25 brushes, two boxes of oil color and two boxes of water color. All these come up to $ 35. 50, sir.
#Person2#: Ok, here is $ 50. Oh, can you make out an invoice for me?
#Person1#: Sure, just a minute. Are you an artist, sir?
#Person2#: No, I am a teacher. I teach art.
#Person1#: That must be a very interesting job.
#Person2#: It is. You must be new here. I do my shopping here regularly, once a week.
#Person1#: Do you? Nice to meet you! And here is the invoice and your change.
#Person2#: Thank you. Nice to meet you, too.
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#Person2# buys some drawing tools and asks for an invoice with #Person1#'s assistance.
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shopping
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train_59
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#Person1#: Philip, I was really glad to hear about your award. Congratulations!
#Person2#: Thanks, Denise. Actually, I was really surprised. I mean, there were a lot of qualified people out there.
#Person1#: Sure. But the work you did was really exceptional! You definitely deserved it!
#Person2#: Thanks a lot. I expect to see your name nominated pretty soon, too. You've been doing some great work!
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Denise congratulates Philip on his winning the award and admires his work. Philip thanks Denise and wishes him nominated soon.
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congratulations
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train_65
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#Person1#: Let's move out of here. This apartment is too small.
#Person2#: I agree. I'll look in the paper.
#Person1#: A house would be great. I could plant a garden. And you could use the garage for a workshop.
#Person2#: Here's an interesting ad
#Person1#: How much is the rent?
#Person2#: The ad says $ 325 plus deposit.
#Person1#: When is the place available?
#Person2#: It's available now, and it's got a very good location. You won't be far from work.
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#Person1# and #Person2# plan to move, and they find a satisfying house in the paper.
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move
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train_177
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#Person1#: What changes do you think will take place in the next 50 years?
#Person2#: I imagine that the greatest change will be the difference between humans and machines.
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: I mean it will be harder to tell the difference between the human and the machine.
#Person1#: Can you describe it more clearly?
#Person2#: As science develops, it will be possible for all parts of one's body to be replaced. A computer will work like the human brain. The computer can recognize one's feelings, and act in a feeling way.
#Person1#: You mean man-made human beings will be produced? Come on! That's out of the question!
#Person2#: Don't get excited, please. That's only my personal imagination!
#Person1#: Go on, please. I won't take it seriously.
#Person2#: We will then be able to create a machine that is a copy of ourselves. We'll appear to be alive long after we are dead.
#Person1#: What a ridiculous idea!
#Person2#: It's possible that a way will be found to put our spirit into a new body. Then, we can choose to live as long as we want.
#Person1#: In that case, the world would be a hopeless mess!
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#Person2# imagines the greatest change in the future will be the difference between humans and machines. #Person1# thinks #Person2#'s ideas are ridiculous.
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future imagination
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train_99
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#Person1#: Hello! Can I help you?
#Person2#: Today is my wife's birthday, so I want to buy a bouquet for her.
#Person1#: What kind of flowers do you want?
#Person2#: I have no idea.
#Person1#: How about rose? It's the most suitable one for lovers.
#Person2#: But rose is too common.
#Person1#: Well, what about violet? It means the eternal beauty.
#Person2#: It looks good. Pack me a bouquet of violet, please.
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#Person2# buys a bouquet of violet for #Person2#'s wife's birthday according to #Person1#'s suggestion.
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buy flowers
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train_71
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#Person1#: Hello, reservation desk. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to book a duplex suite.
#Person1#: What day would you like to reserve the suite for, sir?
#Person2#: Next Friday.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, sir. We can't accept reservations for next Friday due to over booking. May I suggest another hotel, sir?
#Person2#: Oh, thank you very much.
#Person1#: Please hold the line. I'll see if there is a duplex suite available on that day. ( a minute later ) Sir? Holiday Inn is available for your need.
#Person2#: How do I contact them?
#Person1#: I'll give you their phone number. It's 601 789 5634.
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#Person2# phones to book a duplex suite but #Person1#'s hotel isn't available. #Person1# finds Holiday Inn has available rooms and offers its phone number.
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book a room
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train_161
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#Person1#: You say he was around average height.
#Person2#: Yes, that's right, around five nine five ten.
#Person1#: Weight?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. Medium I suppose. Maybe a little on the heavy side.
#Person1#: Any marks on his face?
#Person2#: No, I don't think so.
#Person1#: Glasses?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: What about his hair?
#Person2#: Black or dark brown.
#Person1#: Long or short? Straight? Curly?
#Person2#: Straight, I think, and about average length
#Person1#: Boy, this sure doesn't help us much. It could be anybody. How about his cloth? What was he wearing?
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#Person1# is describing the appearance of a certain man to #Person2#.
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appearance description
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train_149
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#Person1#: Take a seat inside and see what you think. So you will take the Porsche then, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, and I want to buy the insurance too. I think it's necessary.
#Person1#: You're smart to buy it. At 45 dollars for three days, it is a good deal.
#Person2#: Can I return the car in San Francisco?
#Person1#: San Francisco? No, sir. We only have this office here. You will have to return it here.
#Person2#: Really? I heard in America you can return rental cars in different cities.
#Person1#: No, sir. That's only with the very big companies. I'm sorry, but this car must be returned to this lot.
#Person2#: Well, I guess I will have to drive back down then. Hmm. I didn't think of that.
#Person1#: Do you still want the car, sir?
#Person2#: Yes. It will be fun. Driving back down the coast. My girlfriend will like it.
#Person1#: It's a beautiful drive.
#Person2#: Where are the keys?
#Person1#: Just a moment, sir. We have to finish filling out the forms.
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#Person2# wants to rent a Porsche with the insurance. #Person2# requests to return the car in San Francisco but gets refused. #Person2# still rents the car with #Person1#'s assistance
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rent a car
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train_125
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#Person1#: Good morning, City Taxi.
#Person2#: Good morning. I'd like to book a taxi to the airport for Saturday morning, please.
#Person1#: Where from?
#Person2#: I'm at Garden Hotel in Union Street. There will be three of us sharing. How much will it be?
#Person1#: About 60 dollars.
#Person2#: 60 dollars? Each of between us?
#Person1#: Oh, that's all together. What time do you want to leave?
#Person2#: Seven in the morning.
#Person1#: Right! We'll pick you up at your hotel at seven then.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. Goodbye.
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#Person1# helps #Person2# to book a taxi to the airport on Saturday morning for 60 dollars.
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book a taxi
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train_185
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#Person1#: Do you think discrimination against women in the work force is still prevalent even today?
#Person2#: From my own experience as a career woman, I would have to say that while things are getting better now than they used to be, it is still a widespread problem. Society is changing, but there is still a glass ceiling for women in many career tracks.
#Person1#: dDo you think the glass ceiling phenomena is because of traditional social customs? Or are there more issues coming into play?
#Person2#: I think it's a very complicated issue. A part of the difficulties women have advancing in the work force are due to few opportunities and many male managers. Don't underestimate the good ole' boy system. Men have power, so it's easier for them to stay in power.
#Person1#: What about affirmative action? Hasn't legislation changed a lot of the make hierarchy?
#Person2#: Affirmative action has given us management quotas and bans sexual discrimination, but it's still a man's world.
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#Person2# shares with #Person1# her opinion about the glass ceiling phenomena for women and the affirmative action
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glass ceiling discussion
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train_117
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#Person1#: Good morning, Madam. This is room service, may I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning. I'd like to reserve some rooms for a tourist party.
#Person1#: All right. What kind of room would you like?
#Person2#: You see, we are tourists whose requests are different, so please tell me more about it, will you?
#Person1#: It's my pleasure. We have single rooms, double rooms, suites and luxury suites, ect. Well, here is an introduction to our hotel.
#Person2#: That's great. I'd like to book four single rooms, five double rooms and three suites.
#Person1#: All right, madam. For which dates do you want to book the rooms?
#Person2#: From tomorrow till January 8th. That's five days in all.
#Person1#: I see. Now please fill out the form.
#Person2#: Here you are. Is everything OK?
#Person1#: Just a minute, madam. You should pay a deposit of 500 yuan beforehand.
#Person2#: OK. Here you are.
#Person1#: Thank you. Please keep this receipt.
#Person2#: Thank you. By the way, is there any preferential rate for the party?
#Person1#: Yes, there is a 15 percent discount.
#Person2#: That's wonderful. Thank you.
#Person1#: You're welcome. I hope all of you will have a good time here.
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#Person1# helps #Person2# book four single rooms, five double rooms, and three suites for a tourist party from tomorrow till January 8th with a deposit of 500 yuan and gives #Person2# a 15% discount.
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tourist party
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train_74
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#Person1#: Hello, there. I'm Jack.
#Person2#: Hello there. Well. This is it. As you can see, it's fully furnished. You've got your TV...cable TV and broadband Internet is included in the rent. The kitchenette is over there...all fully fitted...nice new fridge and cooker, kettle, toaster, microwave...all your mod-cons. The bathroom is through there...box shower unit...sink...all new from B&Q. There's a nice view of the park from the window too.
#Person1#: Hmm...it's smaller than I thought. How much is the rent again?
#Person2#: 250 a week, plus of course, you're responsible for all fees including gas, water and electricity.
#Person1#: It said 200 in the ad.
#Person2#: Yeah, but that was for the small room upstairs and that's already gone.
#Person1#: Well, 250 is a bit too much for me.
#Person2#: Well this is London. And it is your own place...good location, near the Tube.
#Person1#: Look...I can stretch to 200 a week...I can't afford 250 plus all the other bills.
#Person2#: All right. One month's rent in advance, plus a month's deposit. That'll be 400 cash. This is the contract...read through it, initial each page and then sign at the bottom...
#Person1#: OK.
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#Person2# persuades Jack to rent the house in a good location but Jack thinks 250 a week isn't affordable. Finally, #Person2# compromise to 200 and Jack will sign the contract.
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rent a house
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train_167
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#Person1#: How's the building work going?
#Person2#: Well, I'm afraid we've had a slight delay.
#Person1#: What's the problem? We really can't have any delays at this stage. We're working to a really tight schedule and we're already over budget.
#Person2#: The cement arrived late but don't worry, I'm confident we can still meet the deadline. The crew is on stand-by and as soon as the concrete has set we can get started again.
#Person1#: OK. Keep me informed. Jt must be ready on time.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# the building work has been delayed because the cement arrived late.
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the building work
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train_10
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#Person1#: Could you do me a favor?
#Person2#: Sure. What is it?
#Person1#: Could you run over to the store? We need a few things.
#Person2#: All right. What do you want me to get?
#Person1#: Well, could you pick up some sugar?
#Person2#: Okay. How much?
#Person1#: A small bag. I guess we also need a few oranges.
#Person2#: How many?
#Person1#: Oh, let's see. . . About six.
#Person2#: Anything else?
#Person1#: Yes. We're out of milk.
#Person2#: Okay. How much do you want me to get? A gallon?
#Person1#: No. I think a half gallon will be enough.
#Person2#: Is that all?
#Person1#: I think so. Have you got all that?
#Person2#: Yes. That's small bag of sugar, four oranges, and a half gallon of milk.
#Person1#: Do you have enough money?
#Person2#: I think so.
#Person1#: Thanks very much. I appreciate it.
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#Person1# asks #Person2# to do a favor. #Person2# agrees and helps buy a small bag of sugar, six oranges, and a half-gallon of milk.
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do a favor
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train_116
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#Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to cash this check, please.
#Person1#: Do you have an account with us?
#Person2#: Yeah. Here's my identification card.
#Person1#: Do you want large or small bills?
#Person2#: Actually, I want to buy some traveler's checks.
#Person1#: What denomination?
#Person2#: Twenties would be fine.
#Person1#: Do you want the whole amount in traveler's check?
#Person2#: Yes, please.
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#Person1# helps #Person2# cash the check to buy traveler's checks.
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cash the check
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train_145
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#Person1#: I'm pretty busy these days. I was given a new research project by the professor. He asked me to find research information about countries in Asia.
#Person2#: Isn't it interesting?
#Person1#: Yes, and there's much information I can get. But I was told to finish it in 3 days.
#Person2#: What kind of information do you have to get?
#Person1#: Mainly cultural customs, holidays and something like that.
#Person2#: I'm pretty good at that kind of thing.
#Person1#: Really? Then tell me how many languages are spoken in India.
#Person2#: Uh...I think English and maybe a lot?
#Person1#: And when was the Great Wall of China built?
#Person2#: Sorry, I have no idea. Oh, I guess I can help you look it up on the Internet.
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#Person1# is busy working on a new research project. #Person2# thinks #Person2# is good at it but can't answer #Person1#'s questions, so #Person2# turns to help #Person1# look it up on the Internet.
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research project
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train_63
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#Person1#: Welcome back movie lovers to another Premier Movie Review. My name is Richard Clarke and I am joined today by the very erudite David Watson.
#Person2#: Thank you Dick. Today we are going to talk about the movie Lion King. Tell me Dave, what is your impression of this film?
#Person1#: Well, I think this film is simply a fable, depicting man's eternal greed for power, and in my opinion, it's a very fine film. Even despite the accusations of plagiarism traditional folk tales from other countries. The musical score was amazing, the animation was very well done, and the story was simply enchanting.
#Person2#: I think otherwise. Even though the animation was technically strong, and as you say, the score and songs performed by Elton John were great, the film lacks a certain originality ; it lacked heart. And I would dare to say, it was too predictable.
#Person1#: Predictable! How! Come on Dick, It's a G-rated movie! It's for the kids! It's not a thriller!
#Person2#: Well, that's just it. It did have some very dramatic and intense scenes. For example when Mufasal dies, or the dark, grim portrayal of Scar. Even so, the film is linear. Mufasal dies, Simba runs away thinking it's his fault. Falls in love and returns to retake what is rightfully his. It's just too cliche.
#Person1#: How can it be cliche? It's a fable! It's telling a time-honoured story! The movie make a point of how the hunger for power leads to corruption, and teaches children the value of respect, life and love.
#Person2#: You have always been so soft, Dave!
#Person1#: Open your heart Dick. Don't shut us out.
#Person2#: Anyway. . . That's all for today folks! Join us next time as we talk about & quot, How to lose a guy in 10 days & quot, I'm sure you'll love that one Dave!
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Richard Clarke and David Watson discuss Lion King on Premier Movie Review. Richard thinks it's a fine movie as it has strong animation, great score and songs, and an enchanting story, while David thinks the movie lacks a certain originality and was too predictable.
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movie discussion
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train_1
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#Person1#: Hello Mrs. Parker, how have you been?
#Person2#: Hello Dr. Peters. Just fine thank you. Ricky and I are here for his vaccines.
#Person1#: Very well. Let's see, according to his vaccination record, Ricky has received his Polio, Tetanus and Hepatitis B shots. He is 14 months old, so he is due for Hepatitis A, Chickenpox and Measles shots.
#Person2#: What about Rubella and Mumps?
#Person1#: Well, I can only give him these for now, and after a couple of weeks I can administer the rest.
#Person2#: OK, great. Doctor, I think I also may need a Tetanus booster. Last time I got it was maybe fifteen years ago!
#Person1#: We will check our records and I'll have the nurse administer and the booster as well. Now, please hold Ricky's arm tight, this may sting a little.
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Mrs Parker takes Ricky for his vaccines. Dr. Peters checks the record and then gives Ricky a vaccine.
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vaccines
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train_42
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#Person1#: Hello, is this doctor, Smith's office?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. May I help you?
#Person1#: Yes, I'd like to speak to doctor Smith, please?
#Person2#: Doctor Smith went home this afternoon. May I ask who is calling?
#Person1#: This is Jim White.
#Person2#: Oh yes, mister White. Doctor Smith asked me to give you his home phone number.
#Person1#: Just a moment, please. Yes, what's the number?
#Person2#: His number is 77231059.
#Person1#: Thank you very much.
#Person2#: That's all right.
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Jim calls Doctor Smith, but he isn't available. #Person2# asks Jim for his number.
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leave phone number
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train_122
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#Person1#: I will have sole then.
#Person2#: All right, how about the other guests.
#Person1#: The rest of us will have this today's special, please.
#Person2#: Ok.
#Person1#: I am sorry but I ordered sole not the same as the others. Will you change it?
#Person2#: I'm afraid we have no more sole.
#Person1#: Then I'll have the pork cutlet instead.
#Person2#: Certainly, just a moment, sir.
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#Person1# orders sole but is served with the same as the others. #Person2# has no more sole, so #Person1# changes to the pork cutlet.
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order food
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train_17
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#Person1#: Are these your triplets? They're beautiful! I'Ve seen other babies who were nothing but skin and bones at their age. You know, they're absolutely identical of you and John! Are you planning on having any more?
#Person2#: Bite your tongue! I'm already at the end of my rope. Some nights I don't sleep at all. John manages to sleep like a log even when the babies are screaming at the top of their lungs.
#Person1#: Well, tell me. How was the labor and delivery?
#Person2#: I wouldn't say that I had the time of my life but at least everything went without a hitch.
#Person1#: Well, hang in there. In twenty years, you'll fell it was well worth it!
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#Person1# asks #Person2# whether she plans on having more babies. #Person2# refuses because #Person2# even has no time to sleep when they're screaming.
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triplets
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train_182
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#Person1#: Excuse me. I'd like to find out about flights to New York.
#Person2#: Well, let's see. One just left about five minutes ago; and there's another one at ten.
#Person1#: What time is it, please?
#Person2#: It's five to eight.
#Person1#: So the plane leaves in about two hours.
#Person2#: That's right. Have you bought your ticket?
#Person1#: No, I haven't, Can I buy one here?
#Person2#: I'm afraid you can't. You'd better go to the hooking office.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# the information about the flights to New York and suggests buying the ticket at the hooking office.
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ask for information
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train_53
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#Person1#: Thank you for lending me the book.
#Person2#: Sure. But it's a very difficult one, you need to have a dictionary at your elbow.
#Person1#: But I'm not used to looking up every new word when I'm reading a novel. I only look up the most necessary ones.
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#Person1# borrows a book from #Person2# and will only look up the most necessary words.
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read a book
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train_76
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#Person1#: Oh, no! I'm supposed to meet her at seven sharp. What time is it now?
#Person2#: Six thirty.
#Person1#: I'd better get ready.
#Person2#: Where are you going?
#Person1#: Haven't made up our minds yet. Maybe to a restaurant, or perhaps to the movies first.
#Person2#: Why don't you go and see Citizen Kane at the Classic Film Festival? It's supposed to be great.
#Person1#: Oh, maybe we will. Psycho is also playing. I've heard it's really good, too.
#Person2#: If you like horror films with lots of blood. Personally I don't. Well, I really should be going. Do you want to go swimming tomorrow?
#Person1#: I'd be glad to, but I might have to go to the studio and do some work. Can I let you know the first thing in the morning?
#Person2#: Sure. That'll be fine.
#Person1#: Oh, there's the phone. It must be Tracy.
#Person2#: Well, I'd better be going then. Have a good time tonight.
#Person1#: Thanks. I'll talk to you tomorrow.
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#Person1#'s going on a date but hasn't decided where to go. #Person2# suggests watching Citizen Kane. #Person1# and #Person2# decide to go swimming tomorrow.
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daily casual talk
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train_160
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#Person1#: Come on in. I am so glad you are here. We have been expecting you.
#Person2#: Am I late for the party? Looks everyone is already here. Hope I didn't miss something interesting.
#Person1#: No, you are just on time. We haven't really started yet.
#Person2#: Great, here are some flowers for you. I hope you like them. I was not sure if the color will suit your new apartment.
#Person1#: Thank you, they're beautiful. You can hang your coat over there. Try this new couch, it is so comfortable. You will love it. Want something to drink, tea, coffee, juice or Cola?
#Person2#: Don't bother. I will help myself.
#Person1#: Make yourself at home.
#Person2#: It is such a nice place.
#Person1#: Well, I don't mean to boast but all the designs are done by myself and some colleagues are already trying to copy some of them for their new apartments. Look, they are making photos now of my designed kitchen.
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#Person2# comes to #Person1#'s housewarming party and is warmly received by #Person1#.
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a housewarming party
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train_40
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#Person1#: I just bought a new dress. What do you think of it?
#Person2#: You look really great in it. So are you going to a job interview or a party?
#Person1#: No, I was invited to give a talk in my school.
#Person2#: So how much did you pay for it?
#Person1#: I pay just $70 for it. I saved $30.
#Person2#: That's really a bargain.
#Person1#: You're right. Well, what did you do while I was out shopping?
#Person2#: I watched TV for a while and then I did some reading. It wasn't a very interesting book so I just read a few pages. Then I took a shower.
#Person1#: I thought you said you were going to see Mike.
#Person2#: I'll go and visit him at his home tomorrow. He'll return home tomorrow morning.
#Person1#: I'm glad he can finally returned home after that accident.
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While #Person1# made a bargain to buy a new dress, #Person2# watched TV, read a boring book, and took a shower at home.
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go shopping
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train_69
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#Person1#: Hi. This is the Customer Service. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Hi. I bought one of your vacuums from spend-wart. It's broken now.
#Person1#: Is it under warranty?
#Person2#: I think so. I bought it four months ago.
#Person1#: Yes, it is still covered by our warranty. Tell me the mode number of your vacuum, please.
#Person2#: Okay. The model number is 6594 - c.
#Person1#: What's your address, your name and your phone number?
#Person2#: 906 Ottawa street. My name is David Yang. My phone number is 713-786-0234.
#Person1#: Okay. There are two Customer Service Offices in your area. The nearest one is Chadwick and Hacks Appliances.
#Person2#: Could you tell me where the office is located?
#Person1#: Sure. 878 Fennel South.
#Person2#: Oh, I know that place. It's only two minutes drive.
#Person1#: You have to call the office first.
#Person2#: All right. Thank you very much for your help.
#Person1#: My pleasure.
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#Person2# phones the Customer Service because #Person2#'s vacuum's broken. #Person1# answers the phone, asks for more details, and tells #Person1# the location of the nearest Customer Service Office.
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customer service
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train_168
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#Person1#: Good afternoon madam. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Hi. I want to check out. My room is 1005.
#Person1#: OK. Please hold on a minute. So you checked in on Monday and stayed 3 nights in single room 1005. Is that right?
#Person2#: Yes. Can I have a look at my bill?
#Person1#: OK. Here you are. If there are no questions, could we have your signature in the blank below?
#Person2#: OK. I would like to have my receipt report, please.
#Person1#: Here it is. We are pleased to serve you here and we look forward to seeing you again. Wish you have a good day.
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#Person2# checks out in the hotel with the assistance of #Person1#.
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check out
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train_129
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#Person1#: I have a complaint to make, Sir. I had waited ten minutes at the table before the waiter showed up, and I finally got served. And I found it was not what I ordered.
#Person2#: I am terribly sorry, madam. It's a bit unusually busy tonight. As a compensation, your meal will be free.
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#Person1# makes a complaint. #Person2# compensates for her meal.
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compensation
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train_154
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#Person1#: Okay, so let's go over everything one more time. I really want you to get this job!
#Person2#: I know! It's an amazing growth opportunity! They're true industry leaders, and it would be so interesting to be part of an organization that is the undisputed leader in business process platform development.
#Person1#: So, let's see, you did your research on the company, right?
#Person2#: Well, I visited their website and read up on what they do. They're an IT service company that offers comprehensive business solutions for large corporations. They provide services such as ARM development, and they also offer customdesigned applications.
#Person1#: So what would your role in the company?
#Person2#: Well, the position is for an account manager. That basically means that I would be the link between our and our development team.
#Person1#: Sounds good, and so, why do you want to work with them?
#Person2#: Well, as I said they're the industry leaders, they have a really great growth strategy, amazing development opportunities for employees, and it seems like they have strong corporate governance. They're all about helping companies grow and unleashing potential. I guess their core values and mission really resonated with me. Oh, and they offer six weeks'vacation, stock options and bonuses. . . I'm totally going to cash in on that.
#Person1#: You idiot! Don't say that! Do you want this job, or not?
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#Person1# helps #Person2# prepare for the job interview. #Person1# acts as the interviewer and asks #Person2# some questions.
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job interview preparation
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train_105
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#Person1#: What dances do you like?
#Person2#: I love to dance the fast music.
#Person1#: Then you must be interested in disco.
#Person2#: Yes, it's my favorite.
#Person1#: Oh, it's a disco. Let's dance.
#Person2#: You're a good dancer.
#Person1#: Thank you. Now they are playing a rumba. Would you have a try?
#Person2#: Sorry. I feel like sitting out the next dance.
#Person1#: OK. Let's get something to drink.
#Person2#: Good idea.
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#Person2# likes disco, so #Person1# and #Person2# dance the disco. They decide not to dance the rumba.
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dance
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train_158
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#Person1#: Does Mr. Schmidt know he's going to become a father?
#Person2#: No, and I have no way of getting ahold of him! There's no phone where he's at!
#Person1#: Well, he has a surprise waiting for him when he gets back, doesn't he!
#Person2#: My older sister Judy will be here soon to help. She already has a boy and a girl of her own. . .
#Person1#: I just saw a red van pulling into the driveway. Is that her?
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#Person2#'s husband isn't there when #Person2#'s going to give birth. #Person2# tells #Person1# she's asked her older sister to help.
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childbirth
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train_11
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#Person1#: Look! This picture of Mom in her cap and gown.
#Person2#: Isn't it lovely! That's when she got her Master's Degree from Miami University.
#Person1#: Yes, we are very proud of her.
#Person2#: Oh, that's a nice one of all of you together. Do you have the negative? May I have a copy?
#Person1#: Surely, I'll have one made for you. You want a print?
#Person2#: No. I'd like a slide, I have a new projector.
#Person1#: I'd like to see that myself.
#Person2#: Have a wallet size print made for me, too.
#Person1#: Certainly.
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#Person2# thinks the picture is lovely and asks #Person1# to give a slide and a wallet-size print.
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a copy
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train_142
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#Person1#: Now, mister Snow. What can you remember about the attack?
#Person2#: Well, I was working late yesterday evening.
#Person1#: What time did you leave your office?
#Person2#: About 9:44.
#Person1#: Are you sure?
#Person2#: Oh yes, I looked at my watch.
#Person1#: What did you do then?
#Person2#: Well, I locked the door, and I was walking to my car when somebody hit me on the head.
#Person1#: Did you see the attacker?
#Person2#: No, he was wearing a stocking over his head?
#Person1#: Tell me mister snow. How did you break your leg?
#Person2#: Well, when the doctors were pudding me into the car. They dropped me.
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#Person1# asks Mr. Snow about the attack. Mr. Snow left his office at about 9:44 and got hit when walking to his car but didn't see the attacker.
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attack
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train_43
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#Person1#: Why are you so excited, Edward? Is there anything happy?
#Person2#: Of course. Not only happy, but also meaningful. I took the subway to school this morning. Iin the subway station, I saw one novel lying on a seat there and another near the elevator.
#Person1#: Really? They must have been put there by someone for sharing.
#Person2#: Yes, I was curious in red one. What a good way to kill time on the way. I plan to put my book there, too. Just for sharing.
#Person1#: Great. But please, place it in a proper place and don't bother the traffic.
#Person2#: OK, I will.
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Edward is excited because he thinks it's a good way to put books on the subway for people to kill time.
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share a book
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train_172
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#Person1#: Linda, this is Todd calling.
#Person2#: Todd, I am so happy you called!
#Person1#: Linda, I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed our time together last Friday night.
#Person2#: Boy, Todd, that was one great movie you picked out! Thanks for asking me to go with you!
#Person1#: I had a great time too and was thinking that maybe you might want to join me for a hike to the waterfalls on Saturday.
#Person2#: A hike would be great! Let me pack us a nice picnic lunch, OK?
#Person1#: Linda, that would be a perfect addition.
#Person2#: I'll take care of the lunch then, and you can take care of the other plans. What time would you like to pick me up?
#Person1#: I was hoping to leave by 9 o'clock so that it won 't be too hot for the hike.
#Person2#: Nine is a great time to get started. I'll see you on Saturday!
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Todd calls Linda to express the joy being with her last time and wants to invite her on a hiking trip on Saturday.
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hiking invitation
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train_61
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#Person1#: Oh, Linda. You must be so excited about going to study in America.
#Person2#: Oh yes I am. I have always wanted to go to the States. I love meeting new people and making new friends.
#Person1#: Well, I am sure you will.
#Person2#: Well, there is one thing.
#Person1#: What is the matter?
#Person2#: I am a little worried about my host family. You know, in the agreement, I have to do some cooking for them.
#Person1#: Yes?
#Person2#: Well, I am just afraid they won't like my Chinese way of cooking.
#Person1#: Oh, listen, you'll soon learn, and I am sure they will explain to you how they like to get prepared.
#Person2#: Oh, let's hope so.
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Linda is excited about studying in America but she's also worried about cooking for her host family. #Person1# convinces her that she'll learn quickly.
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study in America
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train_57
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#Person1#: Why do you want to spend your summer days in a mountain village?
#Person2#: I think a mountain village is splendid!
#Person1#: I don't agree with you. It's too small to live.
#Person2#: It has fresh air, and it is nicer than a big town.
#Person1#: I disagree, a big town is more lively.
#Person2#: But I like the small mountain village. The big town is noisy. How charming it is when walking along the hill!
#Person1#: Well, alright, I agree with you about that, but I still prefer a big town.
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#Person2# thinks spending summer days in a mountain village is splendid while
#Person1# prefers a big town.
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spend summer days
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train_162
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#Person1#: Hey, Frank, there is that Janet Check.
#Person2#: Wow, what a great burd!
#Person1#: She sure knows how to strut her stuff.
#Person2#: She's a real turn-on our rights.
#Person1#: And look out she's dressed.
#Person2#: Yeah, I noticed. She must be really loaded.
#Person1#: No way. Her old man is rich. He buys her anything she wants.
#Person2#: Lucky her. Anyway, I think that is just as beautiful.
#Person1#: I think you've lost it.
#Person2#: Well, that's my opinion.
#Person1#: I admit that she is much prettier than Kate.
#Person2#: Oh, there is no comparison. Now we are talking but ugly.
#Person1#: At least we agree on that. Let's go and get a drink.
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#Person1# and Frank are talking about the fortune and beauty of Janet.
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talk about Janet
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train_23
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#Person1#: Hi, Mike. Haven't seen you for a while. How's Cathy?
#Person2#: We are not seeing each other any more.
#Person1#: What happened? Did you break up?
#Person2#: Yeah. I got sick and tired of her nagging all the time.
#Person1#: Oh, I am sorry. Maybe you were just emotional at that moment. Do you think you guys can get back together?
#Person2#: I don't know. There's plenty of fish out there in the sea!
#Person1#: Oh, you are such a dog!
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Mike broke up with Cathy. #Person1# feels sorry, but Mike doesn't want to get back.
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break up
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train_169
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#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Green. This is Lin Tong. How are you?
#Person2#: Hi, Mr. Lin. I am leaving tomorrow and I am just packing.
#Person1#: Oh, sorry to interrupt you. But I am calling to say goodbye to you. I am awfully sorry to tell you that I am afraid I could not see you off at the airport tomorrow, because I will have to attend a very important meeting.
#Person2#: It doesn't matter, Mr. Lin. I can understand. I know you are always very busy. Work must come first.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot. You have been here for almost three weeks. How time flies!
#Person2#: Yes. And I would like to convey my thanks to you for your help during my stay here in Nanjing.
#Person1#: It is our pleasure. It has been a great pleasure to work with you.
#Person2#: Me too. I am looking forward to cooperating with you again.
#Person1#: Really? Great! We will. Well, what's your flight number? When are you leaving tomorrow?
#Person2#: It's Flight No. 104, Northey Airlines, which leaves at ten O'dock tomorrow evening.
#Person1#: OK, I will send someone to see you off.
#Person2#: That is so thoughtful of you.
#Person1#: My pleasure. Take care and have a nice trip.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot. My wife and I will be welcoming and looking forward to your visit.
#Person1#: Let's call it a deal. Hope to see you again soon. Keep in touch then. Byebye.
#Person2#: Goodbye. Thanks again.
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Mr. Lin calls to tell Mr.Green he won't be to see off Mr.Green himself tomorrow at the airport. They express their gratitude and appreciation and say goodbye to each other on the phone.
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farewell phone call
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train_15
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#Person1#: I am confused by what he said.
#Person2#: Why do you say that?
#Person1#: I don't know what he wants to do. Does he want help me or just scold me?
#Person2#: Think a little. I think he means well at the bottom of his heart.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s confused by the man's words.
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be confused
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train_60
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#Person1#: Jenny, are you having a good time?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. This is a really wonderful party with interesting people and great food.
#Person1#: I'm glad you are enjoying yourself.
#Person2#: Thank you for the invitation.
#Person1#: It's my pleasure. Can I get you another glass of champagne?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd love another glass. You're a wonderful host. Thank you for everything.
#Person1#: It's my pleasure having you here.
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Jenny had a good time at #Person1#'s party and she thanks #Person1#.
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party
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train_109
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#Person1#: Excuse me. Is anyone sitting here?
#Person2#: No, nobody.
#Person1#: You don't mind if I smoke, do you?
#Person2#: Well, to be frank, yes, I do.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry. But this isn't a no-smoker, is it? I mean would you mind if I smoke here?
#Person2#: Actually it is. Perhaps you haven't noticed the sign.
#Person1#: Sign? What's sign?
#Person2#: There, on the window.
#Person1#: Oh, sorry. I didn't notice it. Sorry.
#Person2#: That's all right.
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#Person1# sits beside #Person2# and asks if #Person2# minds #Person1# smoking. #Person2# does, besides the place is a no-smoker.
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smoke
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train_137
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#Person1#: Hey, the pool's open now!
#Person2#: As of today it is. Memorial Day marks the end of the school year and the beginning of summer.
#Person1#: So it's time for the kids to get outdoors. . .
#Person2#: . . . and for us to get tans in our new bikinis.
#Person1#: Not this Taiwanese girl. We don't like to get suntans.
#Person2#: That's smart these days with all the news on skin cancer. Hey, there's everybody! We made it!
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#Person2# wants to get tans at the beginning of the summer but #Person1# doesn't.
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summer
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train_31
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#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: I want a leather jacket.
#Person1#: What size, please?
#Person2#: Size 40.
#Person1#: What color would you prefer?
#Person2#: Let me see. Do you think a brown one will do?
#Person1#: Well, the brown one is beautiful indeed, but I think the black one will suit you better.
#Person2#: Really? Please get it for me.
#Person1#: Will there be anything else?
#Person2#: Is this dress made of pure silk?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. It's brilliant.
#Person2#: Is it washable?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. But you have to be careful.
#Person2#: How much, please?
#Person1#: Only 350 yuan.
#Person2#: All right. Will you wrap it for me?
#Person1#: OK. Here you are.
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#Person2# buys a leather jacket and a dress made of pure silk with #Person1#'s recommendation.
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buy a jacket
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train_16
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#Person1#: Tell me something about your Valentine's Day.
#Person2#: Ok, on that day, boys usually give roses to the sweet hearts and girls give them chocolate in return.
#Person1#: So romantic. young people must have lot of fun.
#Person2#: Yeah, that is what the holiday is for, isn't it?
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#Person2# tells #Person1# their Valentine's Day. #Person1# feels it's romantic.
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Valentine's Day
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train_44
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#Person1#: Next week is your birthday party. How exciting! What do you want for your birthday?
#Person2#: Well, a car like yours would be fantastic.
#Person1#: Hmm...Maybe not a car just yet. You're only turning 9, you know? How about a doll?
#Person2#: Mom, I'm a boy. Boys don't play with stupid dolls, but a machine gun would be OK, too.
#Person1#: Well, not this time. Maybe we could get you a nice dress and a little purse, son. Maybe...
#Person2#: Maybe I should change my name to Mary since you seem to want a daughter so badly?
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#Person2# wants a cool birthday present, but his mom wants to give him a sissy present.
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birthday
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train_184
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#Person1#: Hi, Jack. Who are you writing to?
#Person2#: I'm writing to my parents telling them I'll stay here this summer.
#Person1#: You're not going home? I thought you were going on a trip to Japan with your family.
#Person2#: Well, I intended to go with them, but I thought again and changed my mind.
#Person1#: Tell me. I'm interested in knowing what keeps you from joining your beloved family and staying here. It certainly is not studying.
#Person2#: No, certainly not. Michael arranged for me to work at his uncle's institution.
#Person1#: How much will you be paid?
#Person2#: Judy, I don't do it for money, but for experience. Besides, it's voluntary work.
#Person1#: You work without payment? That's really something.
#Person2#: When will you leave for home?
#Person1#: Tomorrow. We'll fly to Hawaii two days after. I really have to pack now.
#Person2#: Go then. Have a nice vacation!
#Person1#: I'll send you postcards.
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Jack tells #Person1# he is staying here during the vacation to gain some working experience while #Person1# is leaving for home.
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summer plans
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train_34
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#Person1#: So, how was your vacation? You went to Paris, didn't you?
#Person2#: Yeah, with my parents. We just got back on Saturday. It was wonderful!
#Person1#: What sights did you visit?
#Person2#: Well, we saw all the most famous places, the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral... They were so interesting.
#Person1#: Did you take any tours?
#Person2#: Just one - a boat tour on the Seine River.
#Person1#: Wow! That sounds fantastic.
#Person2#: Yeah. It was a great way to see the city.
#Person1#: Did you go to any of the famous art museums?
#Person2#: Yeah. My parents love art, so they spent hours in the museums. But for me, it was pretty boring. I'm just not very interested in paintings.
#Person1#: So, what else did you do?
#Person2#: Well, I guess my favorite thing to do was just to sit in cafes and watch the people. It was really relaxing, and French coffee is terrific.
#Person1#: It sounds like a great vacation to me. But I have work at hand. Hopefully I'll be there one day.
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#Person1# asks #Person2# what #Person2# did during the vocation to Paris. #Person2# saw all the most famous places and enjoyed sitting in cafes most. #Person1#'s looking forward to a vacation.
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vocation
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train_30
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#Person1#: May I take your order?
#Person2#: We haven't decided yet. Could you give us a little longer?
#Person1#: Yes, take your time, please.
#Person2#: Can we get something to drink? We want two bottles of beer.
#Person1#: Fine.
#Person2#: Could you tell us your specials today?
#Person1#: The special today is steak.
#Person2#: We'll take this steak dinner.
#Person1#: What would you like to go with your steak?
#Person2#: Peas and carrots.
#Person1#: I see. What would you like for dessert?
#Person2#: Icecream, please.
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#Person1# serves #Person2# to order two bottles of beer, a steak dinner, and ice cream.
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order food
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train_58
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#Person1#: What are we going to do? I can't get the car out of this ditch. I'm stuck!
#Person2#: I'm worried, Tom. I haven't seen any other cars for almost an hour.
#Person1#: I know. This is terrible. What can we do? This snow doesn't stop falling!
#Person2#: I told you we should have stayed in town today. The weather report said 100 percent chance of snow. Why did you want to come up here?
#Person1#: I wanted to show you the cabin. We only had another half-hour to go.
#Person2#: Well, now we're stuck. What can we do?
#Person1#: I don't know.
#Person2#: I've heard that when this happens, it's important to save energy.
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: We're stranded here, Tom. We may be here a long time. We need to conserve the gas in the car. The car's energy is what will keep us warm.
#Person1#: I have plenty of gas.
#Person2#: Yes, but the gas and the battery both have to stay working. We can't just let the car run and run. If we do, it will die soon. Then we'll freeze.
#Person1#: So what can we do?
#Person2#: Turn the lights off. Then, run the car and the heater only about fifteen minutes every hour. That will conserve the heat as long as possible.
#Person1#: Alright. That's a good idea.
#Person2#: I wish we hadn't come up here. Now we'll probably be here for days.
#Person1#: Days?
#Person2#: Yes, it happens. That is what happens in big snowstorms. People get stranded for days.
#Person1#: Oh, my God! It's good we have food.
#Person2#: Probably we'll survive. But turn the car off for about forty-five minutes. Then we'll turn it on again.
#Person1#: Okay, I'll follow your advice.
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Tom and #Person2#'s car is stranded in the ditch in a big snowstorm. They are anxious at first, then #Person2# suggests turning the lights off and running the car and the heater once in a while to save energy. Tom will follow #Person2#'s advice.
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get stranded
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train_35
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#Person1#: I'm tired of watching television. Let's go to cinema to- night.
#Person2#: All right. Do you want to go downtown? Or is there a good movie in the neighborhood?
#Person1#: I'd rather not spend a lot of money. What does the pa- per say about neighborhood theaters?
#Person2#: Here's the list on page... Column 6. Here it is. Where's the Rialto? There's a perfect movie there.
#Person1#: That's too far away. And it's hard to find a place to park there.
#Person2#: Well, the Grand Theater has Gone with the wind.
#Person1#: I saw that years ago. I couldn't wait to see it again. Moreover, it's too long. We wouldn't get home until midnight.
#Person2#: The Center has a horror film. You wouldn't want to see that?
#Person1#: No, indeed. I wouldn't be able to sleep tonight.
#Person2#: That's about ell there is. Unless we change our decision and go downtown.
#Person1#: No, we just can't pay for it. There must be something else we haven't seen.
#Person2#: Here, look for yourself, I can't find anything else.
#Person1#: Look at this!
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: In the television timetable, there's a baseball game on television tonight.
#Person2#: I wasn't looking for a TV program. I was looking at the movie ads.
#Person1#: I know, but I just happened to notice it. New York is playing Boston.
#Person2#: That must be good. I wouldn't mind watching that.
#Person1#: OK. Let's stay home. We can go to the cinema Friday.
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#Person1#'s tired of watching television, so #Person1# and #Person2# search on the paper to choose a movie to watch. But they don't decide a suitable one. #Person1# finds there will be a baseball game tonight, so they decide to stay at home.
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watch a movie
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train_77
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#Person1#: The new baby must be keeping you up at all hours of the night.
#Person2#: She's been pretty good since my mother moved in, and she's sleeping for a longer time at night. It's my thoughts as a mother that keep me awake at night.
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#Person2# says since her mother moved in, her baby's been pretty good.
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new-born baby
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train_49
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#Person1#: Were you a leader when you were in college?
#Person2#: Yes. I was Propaganda department minister of our university.
#Person1#: Did you get any honors or awards at your university?
#Person2#: No. It ' s a pity about it.
#Person1#: Were you involved in any club activities at your university?
#Person2#: Yes. I was a member of the basketball Society. I like playing basketball.
#Person1#: What extracurricular activities did you usually take part in at your college?
#Person2#: I sometimes played basketball and sometimes played football.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# was Propaganda department minister and played basketball in college.
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interview
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train_6
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#Person1#: Here we come.
#Person2#: Thank you. What's the fare?
#Person1#: $ 10.
#Person2#: How can it be?
#Person1#: Well, the rate is two dollars for the first two kilometers and twenty cents for each additional two hundred meters.
#Person2#: I see. Thanks for your drive.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# the fare of taking a taxi.
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pay the fare
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train_102
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#Person1#: Susan! Why didn't you tell me that you were taking over the Silk Company account?
#Person2#: I thought you knew, Todd. It was decided last week. I guess you weren't at the meeting.
#Person1#: You know I wasn't at the meeting. I was meeting with Mr. Wei about this account. I'Ve been on this for a month and a half.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. Todd, but Mr. Emory felt that it was going too slowly, and that it needed a fresh start. He should have told you.
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Todd didn't know Susan was taking over the Silk Company account which Todd has been on. Susan feels sorry.
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take over
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train_175
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#Person1#: do you have any plans for tomorrow night?
#Person2#: not really. I wasn thinking of maybe going to a movie. Do you want to go with me?
#Person1#: sure. What movies were you thinking about going to?
#Person2#: have you heard of Hot Fuzz?
#Person1#: yes. Isn't the director of that movie the same guy who directed Shaun of the Dead?
#Person2#: that's the one. It's an actioncomedy. What do you think?
#Person1#: to be honest, I didn't really like Shaun of the Dead. Besides, I like movies with a happy ending best.
#Person2#: what do you have in mind?
#Person1#: I was thinking of seeing You, Me and Dupree. It's a typical Hollywood blockbuster.
#Person2#: isn't that the chick flick with Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson?
#Person1#: yeah, I suppose you wouldn't want to see that, huh?
#Person2#: not really. Do you like biographical / drama films?
#Person1#: It depends on who the film is about. Which movie did you have in mind?
#Person2#: Anne Hathaway is in a new movie called Becoming Jane which is based on a true story about Jane Austen.
#Person1#: that sounds fantastic! What time is it playing?
#Person2#: it's on at 8: 00 pm at the Phoenix Theatres. I have a membership there, so I can book the tickets ahead of time.
#Person1#: great. Shall I meet you there around 7:45 tomorrow night?
#Person2#: sounds good. I'll see you then!
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#Person1# and #Person2# plan to watch a movie tomorrow. #Person2# wants to watch Hot Fuzz while #Person1# prefers a film with a happy ending. They finally decide on Becoming Jane.
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watch a movie
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train_139
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#Person1#: Who was that guy you were talking to at the bar? It looked like he was hitting on you.
#Person2#: Yeah, we struck up a conversation, and eventually he asked me out. I gave him my number, but I'm not sure if I'll actually go out with him.
#Person1#: Oh? How come?
#Person2#: He's nice, but I just don't feel like we have much chemistry, so I don't want to lead him on.
#Person1#: Well, don't be too quick to judge. My last boyfriend and I didn't hit it off right away, I only started to fall for him after we went out a few times and I got to know him better. We were together for 3 years.
#Person2#: So why'd you split up? If you don't mind my asking.
#Person1#: Not at all. We just started to drift apart, different interests, different plans for the future. The breakup was mutual.
#Person2#: Ah, that's great. My last relationship was a nightmare, I hooked up with a guy at a New Year's party and we were together for six months, but we were constantly fighting and making up. I don't know how I put up with him for so long.
#Person1#: How'd it end?
#Person2#: He cheated on me, I caught him making out with his ex. He begged me for another chance, but I know he was just trying to jerk me around, so I said no.
#Person1#: Ugh! Good for you.
#Person2#: Thanks. So how about you, are you going out with anyone at the moment?
#Person1#: Oh, I've gone on a few dates here and there, but nothing serious. To be honest, I'm not really interested in settling down just yet, I'm enjoying the single life too much.
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#Person2# doesn't feel like she has chemistry with a guy. #Person1# advises her not to be too quick to judge because #Person1#'s last boyfriend and #Person1# didn't hit it off at first but then they fell in love. Then #Person2# says her last relationship is a nightmare, her last boyfriend cheated on her.
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relationship
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train_183
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#Person1#: Hi, Susan. How are you? I've been wondering when I'd run into you. What are you busy with?
#Person2#: Nice to meet you here, Tim. I'm buying some Christmas gifts for those who work with me, but it's really a headache.
#Person1#: Maybe I could give you some advice. Firstly, you'd better divide them into different groups-who were the people that are your friends as well as your workmates and who are the people you do not know well but you see pretty much daily.
#Person2#: OK, then what should I do?
#Person1#: For the friends, you want to get them personal gift. Do they like chocolate?
#Person2#: This is what I always give, but I know Mary is on a diet.
#Person1#: Does she like fruit or coffee? Anyway, think of the gift that you know your friend likes.
#Person2#: Well, I think fruit is helpful to keep fit. What about the rest of them?
#Person1#: Leave cards in their mailboxes or on their desks.
#Person2#: Christmas cards?
#Person1#: Yes, you can afford that. More importantly, it's true of them that you're thinking of them.
#Person2#: Thank you for your suggestion, Tim. You really have saved me and my money as well.
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Susan gives Tim some useful advice on the Christmas gifts for his colleagues.
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Christmas gifts
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train_41
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#Person1#: Hi, is Olivia there, please?
#Person2#: I'm sorry. She's out for lunch. Do you want to leave a message?
#Person1#: Yes. This is Harris. Could you tell Olivia that I'll wait for her at the box office of the cinema at 7:10?
#Person2#: Sure, Harris. You'll wait for her at the box office at 10.
#Person1#: No, at 7:10.
#Person2#: Oh, sorry, at 7:10. I'll tell Olyvia.
#Person1#: Thank you.
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Harris calls Olivia, but Olivia's out. #Person2# asks him to leave a message.
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leave a message
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train_110
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#Person1#: You should not have criticize your son in front of his friends.
#Person2#: Why? He did something wrong.
#Person1#: I know. But at that time your blame is rubbing salt into his wounds.
#Person2#: I only wanted to help him.
#Person1#: But it is not the right time.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# not to criticize #Person2#'s son in front of his friends.
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criticize
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train_22
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#Person1#: I've heard that you provide very good service, so when I need a mover, I call you guys first.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot for calling us. Could you tell me more about what you need us to do?
#Person1#: Oh, you see, we are on the 8th floor, and moving into the 6th floor in another building. It is about 15 kilometers to get there.
#Person2#: OK, the cost depends on the floor to move to, the distance between two places and the amount of the furniture to move.
#Person1#: How much will it cost in that case?
#Person2#: Oh, let me see. It fits the second standard rates. Have a look at the contract, please.
#Person1#: Your charge is divided into two parts, the Payment in Advance and the rest. I thought that I should pay all of it before moving.
#Person2#: No, firstly we sign the contract ; you pay 50 % of what it costs, and the rest when we finish moving.
#Person1#: The damage and compensation item confuses me. Could you give some explanation?
#Person2#: OK. If any of the articles was damaged during moving, you may make a claim for compensation with our department.
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#Person1# calls #Person2# because #Person1# needs a mover. #Person1# tells #Person2# what needs them to do and asks for the cost. #Person2# shows the contract and explains the cost and compensation.
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a mover
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train_19
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#Person1#: So will you come to work with us?
#Person2#: Can I use my green pad again to write you admiring notes?
#Person1#: We'll have to negotiate that. It's a possibility.
#Person2#: You miss me, don't you?
#Person1#: Don't push your luck, Dave.
#Person2#: OK, I'm in. When do I start?
#Person1#: As soon as you can get here. We'll be waiting for you.
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#Person1# invites Dave to work together, and Dave agrees.
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work together
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train_163
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#Person1#: This place is so quiet and peaceful. It's really different from my pad at city.
#Person2#: Sure, do you think you could live out here? You know, back to nature at all?
#Person1#: I don't know. I don't mind coming out here for a while, but that will get old pretty soon.
#Person2#: That's what I was thinking. I mean can you imagine Friday night instead of going out with your friends you'd have to stay in your tree house and talk to birds and squirrels.
#Person1#: I think I'd go lonely if I do like that.
#Person2#: And where would you get a cup of cappuccino?
#Person1#: Now that would be hard to live without. We city folks are pretty spoiled.
#Person2#: Maybe. But I ' d rather be spoiled than turn into a crazy guy with a long period to talk to the birds.
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#Person1# and #Person2# admit the tranquility of living in nature but they both prefer living in the city.
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live in nature
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train_64
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#Person1#: How about going to dance this evening, Jane? You will find that the night life of this city is very interesting!
#Person2#: Good idea. There is a good nightclub nearby, isn't it?
#Person1#: Yes, the dance hall is nice with various styles of music.
#Person2#: ( In the club ) Look at those people in the dance floor, they are so crazy.
#Person1#: That's rock and roll with fast tempo.
#Person2#: I like the slow dance. I am good at rumba and waltz.
#Person1#: Take it easy. The time for slow dance is the middle part of the party.
#Person2#: Let's find a quiet seat and sit down for beverage.
#Person1#: OK, follow me.
#Person2#: Listen, it is waltz. I like the elegant step of the old styles.
#Person1#: May I?
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: ( When they are dancing ) You dance gracefully!
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#Person1# invites Jane to go dancing this evening. Jane likes slow dance so they wait until it is the waltz, and they enjoy themselves in the nightclub.
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go dancing
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train_47
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#Person1#: What's the accommodation like in London Ahmed?
#Person2#: Well, it's a bit difficult. There are thousands of overseas students here, you know.
#Person1#: Would it be better to stay in a hotel, to share a flat, or to stay with a family?
#Person2#: It would probably be better to stay with a family to begin with, Carla.
#Person1#: You wouldn't recommend sharing a flat?
#Person2#: No, I wouldn't move into a flat if I were you. You won't get much studying done in a flat. You'll spend half your time cooking and cleaning.
#Person1#: How can I find out about families who take in students?
#Person2#: There's a list at the student union building on campus. The people at the student union should be able to help you find a family to stay with.
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#Person2# recommends Carla to stay with a family because living in a flat will take much time to cook and clean.
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accommodation in London
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train_113
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#Person1#: Hi, is that Mr. Wu?
#Person2#: Yes. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I am calling to query about some of your information.
#Person2#: We've got a bad line. Can you repeat that please?
#Person1#: I said I want to ask about some of your information.
#Person2#: Sorry, the connection is terrible. I'll call you back because I can't hear anything.
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#Person1# calls Mr. Wu to query about his information but the connection is terrible.
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terrible connection
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train_140
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#Person1#: Um, which of them is the better typist?
#Person2#: Well, Mary types faster than Jones. But I think Jones types more carefully.
#Person1#: Is there any difference in their short hand?
#Person2#: Jones can certainly take down letter more quickly, but Mary's short hand is the best in her class.
#Person1#: How about languages?
#Person2#: Both of them speak excellent French. But I think Mary speaks German more fluently than Jones does.
#Person1#: Um. That doesn't really matter. Because we have more French visitors than German.
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#Person1# asks #Person2# to compare Mary and Jones in terms of typing, shorthand, and language mastery.
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comparison
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train_181
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#Person1#: Hello, Lucy. This is Mac. How are you?
#Person2#: Fine, thank you. A bit too busy, though, you know, I'm trying to put everything in order in mynew apartment.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. Well, I was wondering if you'd like to go to a concert tomorrow evening. I think it'll begood. And if I remember correctly, you did say you like pop music.
#Person2#: Yes, that's right. I do. It's nice of you to ask me, Mac. But I don't think I can. Margaret has already asked me to see a friend and then we'll go tothe cinema together. In fact, she's getting the tickets this evening.
#Person1#: Oh, well. Never mind. What about next weekend? This concert is still on then, I think, if you're free next Saturday.
#Person2#: Oh, I'd like to very much, but what time exactly?
#Person1#: Well, it starts at 7:00 P.m., I think.
#Person2#: Oh, good, that'll be fine. The basketball match will be over by 5:30, I'm sure.
#Person1#: Good, I'll call you again when I get the tickets.
#Person2#: Sure. Bye for now.
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Mac calls Lucy to ask her out for the concert tomorrow but Lucy has an appointment already. So Mac changes the time till next week and Lucy gladly agrees.
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concert invitation
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train_14
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#Person1#: What kind of music do you like listening to?
#Person2#: I like music that has a fast beat and is lively, like dance music. You know, I go to a disco almost every week. Sometimes it's too loud though. You prefer classical music, don't you?
#Person1#: Yes, I do. I find it very relaxing. I often listen to Mozart or Bach in the evening after a hard day at work.
#Person2#: I must admit that I like several pieces of classical music. It's certainly more sophisticated that modern dance music.
#Person1#: Classical music is supposed to be good for you brain. Research suggest that it makes your brain more active. Students who listen to classical music while studying perform better.
#Person2#: Really? Perhaps I should listen to classical music often. I heard that listening to classical music is helpful in reducing stress.
#Person1#: Yes. That's why I listen to it in the evenings. I usually play it as background music while I'm cooking or doing other housework.
#Person2#: I'Ve got a few classical music CD's. I should follow your lead and increase my brian power.
#Person1#: You can find plenty of recording on the internet too. You can listen to samples and then buy them very cheaply if you like them.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. You should do the same with some music. You might find something you like. Classical music might make you clever, but dance might make you livelier and happier.
#Person1#: That's true. There's clear evidence that people who listen to lively music are lively people. Music can influence a person's feeling and character.
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#Person2# likes dance music while #Person1# prefers classical music. #Person1# suggests #Person2# listen to more classical music because it can make the brain more active and reduce stress. #Person2# tells #Person1# classical music makes #Person2# clever, but dance makes #Person1# livelier and happier.
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music
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train_141
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#Person1#: It's a terrible day, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. This is why our flight was delayed for 2 hours. My parents should be worried about me. They are waiting for me at London airport.
#Person1#: Where did you come from?
#Person2#: Beijing. I was there for a 2 weeks' conference on space technology.
#Person1#: How interesting! I was there for tour. You see, I usually have a tour twice or 3 times a year.
#Person2#: Really? Which places did you visit in China?
#Person1#: Apart from Beijing, we went to Nanjing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Hangzhou, and Guangzhou.
#Person2#: Did you enjoy it?
#Person1#: Very much. It was one of the most exciting tours I've ever made. Was this your first trip to China?
#Person2#: Oh, no. I go almost every year. Unfortunately, it's always on space related business. I haven't had time to visit tour sites.
#Person1#: Oh, what a pity.
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#Person1# and #Person2#'s flight was delayed. #Person2# was in Beijing for a conference on space technology. #Person1# has been to many places in China for a tour.
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delayed flight
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train_194
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#Person1#: Hello, is this the hotel service center?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. What can I help you with, sir?
#Person1#: It's me and my daughter. We're stuck in the elevator.
#Person2#: Heavens! Don't worry, sir. I'll call the Fire Department and our mechanics to help you get out of there ASAP.
#Person1#: So what should I do now? Just wait here?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. And please do not touch any button in the elevator except for the phone.
#Person1#: All right. But just make it quick, OK? I'm fine though. But my little girl, she is completely freaked out in suffering a lot. I'm not sure how long she can hold up?
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#Person1# calls the hotel service center because he is stuck in the elevator with his daughter. #Person2# answers the phone and will send help.
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emergency call
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train_36
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#Person1#: Say, Lisa, what are you watching?
#Person2#: A Japanese film. I'm going to spend all next year in Japan, and I'd better get to know more about its culture.
#Person1#: You mean you are accepted into the program?
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: That's wonderful. You must be excited.
#Person2#: Excited and nervous. You know I must work on some basic conversation skills.
#Person1#: How much Japanese can you understand?
#Person2#: Only a little now. But I'll attend a special language class next month.
#Person1#: I wish I were as clever as you are in foreign languages. I'd love to study abroad.
#Person2#: Then why don't you? The school has a lot of programs that don't require the mastery of a foreign language. You just have to be the kind of person who is and can get used to a new environment fast.
#Person1#: I thought all programs required one to know a foreign language. Thank you for letting me know this.
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Lisa's accepted into the program and will go to Japan next year. She encourages #Person1# to have a program that doesn't require the mastery of a foreign language.
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a foreign language
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train_97
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#Person1#: Excuse me, do you have a few minutes? I work for the Star Bookstore, and we are doing a survey about people's reading habits. I want to ask you a couple of questions.
#Person2#: Yes, alright. What would you like to know?
#Person1#: Well, what kinds of books do you prefer to read?
#Person2#: Hmm, I absolutely love adventure stories best. I am also interested in historical novels. And recently, I've read several biographies.
#Person1#: OK. Where do you buy your books? In stores or on the Internet?
#Person2#: About 2/3 of my books are bought from online bookstores. Sometimes I go to a bookstore if I see something interesting in the window. I also borrow books from friends or from the library.
#Person1#: Great. Thank you for your time. Have a nice day.
#Person2#: No problem. Good day to you.
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#Person1# surveys #Person2# about #Person2#'s reading habits. #Person2# loves adventure stories and about 2/3 of #Person2#'s books are bought from online bookstores.
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survey
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train_193
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#Person1#: Why do you have an umbrella with you? It's not supposed to rain today, is it?
#Person2#: No, but it's supposed to be very hot. I'll use this umbrella to protect myself from the sun as soon as these clouds go away.
#Person1#: I've never heard of using an umbrella for protection from the sun.
#Person2#: Did you know that the Chinese invented the umbrella, and that it's first use was for protection against the sun, not the rain?
#Person1#: I had no idea, you must get sunburned easily, huh?
#Person2#: Oh, absolutely. I always get super red if I haven't put on sun cream.
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#Person1# thinks it weird for #Person2# to use an umbrella on a hot day. #Person2# tells #Person1# the first use of umbrellas was for protection against the sun.
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parasol
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train_136
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#Person1#: Is that true?
#Person2#: I guess so. Now Anna's got four kids and another on the way.
#Person1#: Wow. She looks good for having had that many kids. She's pregnant and wearing Prada!
#Person2#: That's Anna for you. She keeps up the image of the stylish Italian woman. Here she comes.
#Person1#: She's glowing. It must be the pregnancy.
#Person2#: Yeah, or the expensive Italian facial treatments.
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#Person1# and #Person2# talk about Anna who is pregnant but still fashionable.
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fashion
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