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train_1059
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#Person1#: Excuse me, Mr. Brooke, I almost forgot there was a phone message here for you. Professor Johnson called and asked you to call him back.
#Person2#: Where is he now? Do you know?
#Person1#: He's staying in the Blackwood Hotel room 509.
#Person2#: Thank you. Do you happen to have the number of the Blackwood Hotel?
#Person1#: I'm sorry I don't, but you can get it from information just dial 114.
#Person2#: Oh, and could I trouble you to change a dollar?
#Person1#: Alright. Here is your change. By the way, the public phone is over there on your right.
#Person2#: I see, thanks.
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#Person1# tells Mr. Brooke Professor Johnson called and asked him to call back. #Person1# suggests dialing 114 to get Johnson's hotel's number and changes a dollar for him to use the public phone.
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train_1060
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#Person1#: I can't sleep.
#Person2#: What's wrong dear?
#Person1#: I don't know. I just can't sleep.
#Person2#: Is there anything bothering you?
#Person1#: Maybe. I have a test on Friday and I'm worried I won't get a good grade.
#Person2#: Well. You have a few days left the study. Is there anything I can do to help?
#Person1#: Yeah. Can you help me understand some of the ideas I just can't get?
#Person2#: Sure. we can start when you get home from school. For now though, close your eyes and think about nicer things. Then you'll be ready to learn tomorrow.
#Person1#: Thanks, Daddy. You're always there for me when I need you.
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#Person1# can't sleep because #Person1#'s worried about a test. Dad will help #Person1# understand some ideas #Person1# can't get.
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train_1061
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#Person1#: Hi, I was told to see you about going sightseeing.
#Person2#: It is my pleasure. I am here to help direct visitors to popular places to visit, eat and shop.
#Person1#: OK, where shall we begin my trip?
#Person2#: I would suggest the History Museum.
#Person1#: I've already seen it.
#Person2#: Let me see. What do you like to do in your spare time?
#Person1#: I really like nature, flowers and trees.
#Person2#: Central Park is a fantastic place for you to relax. There are also many plants. After that, we can go to the shopping mall around it.
#Person1#: Good.
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#Person1# consults #Person2# about going sightseeing. #Person2# suggests going to Central Park and the shopping mall around.
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train_1062
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#Person1#: Would you like to come by and play bridge?
#Person2#: Well, let's see. Why don't we go dancing for a change? We haven't done that for a long time.
#Person1#: Well, to tell the truth, I don't really feel like it tonight. I had a pretty hard day and I'm sort of tired.
#Person2#: Hmm. Well, in that case, we could go to the movies.
#Person1#: Oh, we always go to the movies. Can't we do something different?
#Person2#: Well, do you have any suggestions?
#Person1#: Let's see. How do you feel about playing bridge?
#Person2#: It's OK with me, but we don't have any beer and things.
#Person1#: Well, shall I call Janet and ask her and Tom to come over, and I'll go to the store and buy some stuff.
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: Hello, Janet. It's me... Oh, fine. Just fine. Say, Janet, I was wondering if you and Tom were doing anything tonight... No? Well. would you like to come by our place and play a few hands of bridge?
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#Person2# suggests dancing or going to the movies, but #Person1# prefers to play bridge although because #Person1#'s tired. #Person1# calls Janet and Tom to come over and play bridge.
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train_1063
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#Person1#: my mp3 player is broken, so I want to change it for an mp4 player. Can you offer any advice about which brand and model to buy?
#Person2#: an mp4 player? why don't you buy a new cell phone? You can find an mp4 player inside any of the latest cell phones.
#Person1#: Oh, that's a good idea. Perhaps I should have a try.
#Person2#: look at my cell phone. I can listen to music, watch movies, take pictures, play games, surf the web and download documents. It's just like a PAD.
#Person1#: that's cool. I can use the computer and the internet pretty well, but I'm a little bit slow in the latest trends of digital products.
#Person2#: that's Ok. you know, digital devices are becoming smaller and easier to carry, and they won't cost you too much.
#Person1#: yeah, if I buy a cell phone like this, I don't have to take a music player everywhere I go, and I can save the cost of buying an extra mp4.
#Person2#: that's right. what's the flash memory of your old mp3?
#Person1#: 256MB.
#Person2#: then any cell phone can meet your need because they generally have memories of over 512MB.
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#Person1# wants to buy an mp4 player. #Person2# suggests buying a new cell phone because it has more functions and a larger flash memory and it's easy to carry. #Person1# thinks it's a good idea.
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train_1064
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#Person1#: You're really fit, Paul. Do you exercise very much?
#Person2#: Well, I almost always get up very early, and I lift weights for an hour.
#Person1#: You're kidding!
#Person2#: No. And then I often go Rollerblading.
#Person1#: Wow! How often do you exercise like that?
#Person2#: About five times a week. What about you?
#Person1#: Oh, I hardly ever exercise. I usually just watch TV in my free time. I guess I'm a real couch potato!
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Paul is fit because he exercises very often while #Person1# hardly ever exercises.
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train_1065
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#Person1#: Hello, sir, what can I do for you today?
#Person2#: Hello, I need a new suit. I have an important interview next week, so I really need to look sharp.
#Person1#: No problem! We have a broad selection of suits, all tailored made so that it will fit perfectly.
#Person2#: Great! I want a three piece suit, preferably made from Italian cashmere or wool.
#Person1#: Very well sir. Would you like to have some shirts made also?
#Person2#: Sure. I ' ll also take some silver cuff link and a pair of silk ties.
#Person1#: Very good. Now, if you will accompany me, we can take your measurements and choose the patterns for your suit and shirts.
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#Person1#'s helping #Person2# tailor-make a new suit because #Person2# needs to look sharp for an important interview next week.
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train_1066
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#Person1#: Good morning. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to check out now. My name's Adams, room 312. Here's the key.
#Person1#: One moment, please, sir.... Here's your bill. Would you like to check and see if the amount is correct?
#Person2#: What's the 14 pounds for?
#Person1#: That's for the phone calls you made from your room.
#Person2#: Can I pay with traveller's cheques?
#Person1#: Certainly. May I have your passport, please?
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Could you sign each cheque here for me?
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: Here are your receipt and your change, sir. Thank you.
#Person2#: Thank you. Goodbye.
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Adams checks out with #Person1#'s assistance. Adams checks the bill and pays with traveller's cheques.
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train_1067
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#Person1#: Hello. I'm Duty Manager today ; you wanted to speak to me?
#Person2#: Yes. I hope you can help. I'm interested in obtaining a Working Capital Loan. So, I was wondering what you offer here? Do you have various types?
#Person1#: Yes, Sir. We can provide these loans in both local and foreign currency, Temporary Working Capital Loans, Short-term Working Capital Loans and Mid-term Working Capital Loans.
#Person2#: I see. . .
#Person1#: Which one interests you, Sir?
#Person2#: To be honest, I'm not exactly sure what we require just now.
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#Person2# consults #Person1# about obtaining a Working Capital Loan, but #Person2#'s not sure what #Person2# requires.
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train_1068
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#Person1#: Show me a smaller pair of trousers, sir. I am not that fat, you see.
#Person2#: You've come to the right place. We've got various styles and sizes recently. How much do you measure around your waist?
#Person1#: I have no idea. Measure me, please.
#Person2#: OK! 2 Chi round. Try this one. Maybe it's of your size.
#Person1#: ( After trying ) I'm afraid it's still too fight around the stomach.
#Person2#: Let me check the stock. How about this one?
#Person1#: ( After trying ) Mm, a perfect fit. How much?
#Person2#: 150 Yuan.
#Person1#: A little expensive. But I'll buy it anyway. It's hard for me to get a perfect one. Here is 200 Yuan.
#Person2#: Here's your change, 50 Yuan. Welcome back again.
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#Person2# measures #Person1#'s waist and assists #Person1# in trying on trousers. #Person1# finally finds a perfectly-fit one and he will buy it.
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train_1069
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#Person1#: Okay, Rebecca. Now you'Ve given me a good idea of your work and academic background, but what about you as a person? How would you describe your key strengths?
#Person2#: Well, Mr. Parsons, as I mentioned before I'm someone who needs new challenges. I'm really focused and hard-working. I think my academic results prove this.
#Person1#: Yes, true, but how about other personal qualities?
#Person2#: Well, I believe I'm a good team-player, but I can also work well independently. I'm very enthusiastic and, well I hope my colleagues would agree, I'm fun to work with.
#Person1#: What would you say is your most positive quality?
#Person2#: Hmm, that's a tough question. But I would have to say my passion. I'm really passionate about journalism and passionate about my career.
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Rebecca tells Mr. Parsons about her key strengths, personal qualities, and her most positive quality.
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train_1070
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#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Is this the right subway to the Wall Street?
#Person1#: Yes, it is.
#Person2#: Could you tell me shall I take the express or local train?
#Person1#: Sure. The local train. It stops at every station.
#Person2#: Which of them is the local train, please?
#Person1#: You take the D train on the downtown platform, and go three stops.
#Person2#: How much is the fare?
#Person1#: One dollar and twenty cents. You give me the money and I'll exchange it for a token.
#Person2#: What should I do with the token?
#Person1#: You put it in the slot at the turnstile and then push the turnstile to get into the platform.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# how to take the local train to get to Wall Street.
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train_1071
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#Person1#: I wish it was a nicer day today.
#Person2#: That is true. I hope it doesn't rain.
#Person1#: It wouldn't rain in the middle of the summer.
#Person2#: It wouldn't seem right if it started raining right now.
#Person1#: It would be weird if it started raining in ninety degree weather.
#Person2#: Any rain right now would be pointless.
#Person1#: That's right, it really would be.
#Person2#: I want it to cool down some.
#Person1#: I know what you mean, I can't wait until it's winter.
#Person2#: Winter is great. I wish it didn't get so cold sometimes though.
#Person1#: I would rather deal with the winter than the summer.
#Person2#: I feel the same way.
#Person1#: I wish it was a nicer day today.
#Person2#: That is true. I hope it doesn't rain.
#Person1#: It wouldn't rain in the middle of the summer.
#Person2#: It wouldn't seem right if it started raining right now.
#Person1#: It would be weird if it started raining in ninety degree weather.
#Person2#: Any rain right now would be pointless.
#Person1#: That's right, it really would be.
#Person2#: I want it to cool down some.
#Person1#: I know what you mean, I can't wait until it's winter.
#Person2#: Winter is great. I wish it didn't get so cold sometimes though.
#Person1#: I would rather deal with the winter than the summer.
#Person2#: I feel the same way.
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#Person1# and #Person2# hope it doesn't rain today and want it to cool down some. They both prefer winter to summer
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train_1072
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#Person1#: I hate carrying so much cash with me.
#Person2#: Don't you have a credit card?
#Person1#: I have one but it can only be used in my country.
#Person2#: Why don't you change the cash to traveler's checks? It's much more convenient and safer. When you are abroad, you can cash them.
#Person1#: Well, that's great.
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#Person2# advises #Person1# to change the cash to traveller's checks.
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train_1073
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#Person1#: I have read your resume. What is your last job?
#Person2#: I've worked in the Production Department for two years.
#Person1#: Could you introduce your biggest accomplishments in your last job?
#Person2#: Working with my colleagues, we were able to increase the production efficiency by 5 %.
#Person1#: Great! Could you tell me your educational background?
#Person2#: Yes. I got a bachelor's degree in English from Beijing University.
#Person1#: Why are you willing to work for our company?
#Person2#: I can get more promotion in your company.
#Person1#: OK, that's all. We'll inform you in two days.
#Person2#: Thank you.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s last job, #Person2#'s educational background, and the reason to work for #Person1#'s company.
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train_1074
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#Person1#: I heard the film was after the novel The Godfather.
#Person2#: Who wrote it?
#Person1#: Mario Puku.
#Person2#: Who're the producer, the director, the stars, heroine and the hero?
#Person1#: I'm always interested in how, but seldom pay much attention to who.
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#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the film The Godfather.
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train_1075
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#Person1#: What would you like to have in your breakfast, bread, egg or sandwiches?
#Person2#: Bread.
#Person1#: And milk or orange juice?
#Person2#: Orange juice.
#Person1#: What would you like for lunch, pork, mutton or beef?
#Person2#: I think mutton is best.
#Person1#: What kind of drink do you like most, red wine, beer or champagne?
#Person2#: I like champagne.
#Person1#: And among apples, oranges and bananas, which is your favorite?
#Person2#: Banana of course.
#Person1#: Do you always have meals outside or in your house?
#Person2#: I always have meals outside, because I'm not good at cooking.
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#Person1# interviews #Person2# about what #Person2# would like for breakfast and lunch, #Person2#'s favorite fruit, and where #Person2# always has meals.
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train_1076
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#Person1#: Excuse me, sir. Could you spare a minute?
#Person2#: Uh, yes.
#Person1#: Do you go to work by train every day.
#Person2#: Yes. I commute five days a week by train.
#Person1#: And would you mind telling us what you think of the rail service?
#Person2#: It's really very good.
#Person1#: Why do you say that?
#Person2#: Well, trains are frequent and come on time.
#Person1#: Which train do you catch in the evening?
#Person2#: I usually take the five thirty home.
#Person1#: And can you get a seat?
#Person2#: No, I usually have to stand.
#Person1#: Would you agree that the service is fast?
#Person2#: Yes, it's reasonably fast but it certainly isn't cheap. Fares have gone up 25 present.
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#Person1# interviews #Person2# about #Person2#'s commuting ways and #Person2#'s opinions about the rail service.
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train_1077
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#Person1#: I don't know why people are just mad about David Peckham. Is there really anything so fascinating with him?
#Person2#: He appeals to the fans thanks to two things
#Person1#: you mean he plays well? Yeah, he often scores by free kicks in crucial games. But a football match is by no means merely a show of taking free kicks.
#Person2#: Certainly not. What really counts is to play as a team, passing the ball amongst each other, dodging defenders. Free kicks are a result of all the teammates'collective efforts. However, a few free k
#Person1#: In the case, maybe facial charm should be his leading card. After all, the majority of his fans are girls.
#Person2#: yes, his face looks are manly, with a straight nose and infinite eyes. As a man of medium height in the West, he keeps a powerful but elegant figure, looking neither lanky nor stout.
#Person1#: and he is English! He makes a model gentleman when he puts on a black suit and speaks with a typical British accent.
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#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing why David Peckham is so popular. #Person2# thinks he appeals to the fans due to his playing skills and his facial charm.
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train_1078
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#Person1#: What's so special today?
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: Didn't you notice all the roses?
#Person2#: It's July 7th. Chinese Valentine's Day!
#Person1#: Oh, God. I just forget it.
#Person2#: I thought you had trouble with Clive!
#Person1#: No. But now he will be in bigger trouble! What's a boyfriend for? Forget about Valentine's Day?
#Person2#: Poor guy! It's not fair. You forgot it too.
#Person1#: Oh, it's Clive.
#Person2#: Wow! Good timing.
#Person1#: Excuse me for a while. Clive asked me out to a movie! Do you want to join us?
#Person2#: Come on. Two is company.
#Person1#: So what?
#Person2#: It's Valentine's Day. Come on. Just go.
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#Person2# reminds #Person1# of Valentine's Day. #Person1# thinks her boyfriend Clive forgot it but then Clive asks #Person1# out to a movie.
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train_1079
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#Person1#: Have you ever made any plan for your future?
#Person2#: Of course I have. I'd like to marry a handsome man and have two children if possible.
#Person1#: Not me. I'd like to be a bachelor forever.
#Person2#: I don't believe you can make it when you meet your Mrs. Right.
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#Person2# wants to get married while #Person1# wants to be a bachelor forever.
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train_1080
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#Person1#: Good afternoon. Swiss Airline. Miss Grown speaking. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to make a reservation to Los Angeles on Sep. 19th.
#Person1#: Just a moment, please. Let me check for you. ( A moment later ) Thank you for waiting. I am sorry but our flights are fully booked on that day. The next available flight leaves at 4:00 pm on 20th. Shall I reserve you a seat on it?
#Person2#: Yes, please, thank you.
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#Person2# makes a flight reservation to Los Angeles with #Person1#'s assistance.
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train_1081
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#Person1#: I am here to tell you that the clothes are very much to taste of our market and the customers are quite satisfied with the excellent quality.
#Person2#: We are very glad to hear that. We are sure that there will be a bigger market for our products in this country.
#Person1#: Well, we have an extensive sales organization and a thorough knowledge of Asian market. Your products would sell very well here. We are prepared to do more business with you. We are also interested in handing a sole agent for you.
#Person2#: We really appreciate your efforts. Before we go to the core of matter, can you give us some idea of them on which you would be willing to operate as our agent?
#Person1#: No problem.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2#'s products are popular among Asian customers, so #Person1# would like to hand a sole agent for #Person2#.
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train_1082
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#Person1#: Do you like shopping at flea markets?
#Person2#: l love it. There is always something fascinating to discover.
#Person1#: The antiques market here in Paris is very famous. It's called Le marche aux puces de Saint-Ouen.
#Person2#: That's not very easy to say.
#Person1#: It's also known as Les Puces, which means ' The Fleas'.
#Person2#: Can you find many bargains there?
#Person1#: Well, it really depends. Because you are a tourist, it might be harder for you to get really good prices.
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#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the famous flea market in Paris -- Les Puces.
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train_1083
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#Person1#: Sir, your hair is done. Anything else I can do for you?
#Person2#: I'd like to have a shave.
#Person1#: All right, sir. Would you lie back so that I can shave you?
#Person2#: Sure. But my beard is rough.
#Person1#: Don't worry, sir. I've never cut a customer. Shall I trim your moustache?
#Person2#: Yes, please.
#Person1#: Now, I've finished. How do you like it?
#Person2#: Wonderful. How much is the cost altogether?
#Person1#: 20 dollars.
#Person2#: Here you are. Thank you, bye-bye!
#Person1#: Bye-bye. Welcome to come next time!
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#Person2# gets his hair done and has his beard shaved with #Person1#'s assistance.
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train_1084
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#Person1#: What case do you have against the police?
#Person2#: I want to take them to court for arresting me.
#Person1#: I don't understand.
#Person2#: There was no reason for them to arrest me.
#Person1#: They let you go, didn't they?
#Person2#: They released me the next morning.
#Person1#: They detained you at the station?
#Person2#: That's exactly what they did.
#Person1#: Why did they arrest you?
#Person2#: They said I matched the description of a robber.
#Person1#: I get it now.
#Person2#: I'm definitely taking them to court.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# wants to take the police to court because they mistakenly arrested #Person2#.
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train_1085
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#Person1#: I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for everything you did for me.
#Person2#: It's my pleasure. I enjoyed working with you.
#Person1#: I wouldn't be able to make it without your help.
#Person2#: Then keep up the good work.
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#Person1# thanks #Person2# for #Person2#'s help.
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train_1086
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#Person1#: I have been looking at this online catalog for over an hour and I still haven't finished getting all the kitchen appliances that we need!
#Person2#: What are you getting?
#Person1#: Well, the first thing on my list is a new blender. I decided to also get a juicer and a new coffee maker.
#Person2#: Don't forget to also get a new mixer. I lent the old one to my brother and he broke it.
#Person1#: Yeah I know. I also decided to throw away the old toaster and get a new one. I am also getting a rice cooker and steamer to make some nice steamed fish or veggies.
#Person2#: I'm actually thinking of completely refurnishing the kitchen and getting a new stove, oven, dishwasher and trash compacter.
#Person1#: That's a good idea! The kitchen will look amazing!
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#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the kitchen appliances they need--a blender, a juicer, a coffee maker, a mixer, a toaster, a rice cooker and steamer. #Person2# suggests completely refurnishing the kitchen.
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train_1087
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#Person1#: Hello sir, how can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I need this prescription please.
#Person1#: Let's see. Okay, so 50 mg of Prozac, would you prefer this in capsule or tablet?
#Person2#: Capsules are fine.
#Person1#: Okay, you should take 1 capsule 3 times a day. Be sure not to take it on an empty stomach, and also, don't ever mix it with alcohol!
#Person2#: Yes, I know. It's not the first time I'm taking this! Don't worry, I won't overdose!
#Person1#: Okay, anything else I can get you?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, I almost forgot! Can I also get some eye drops and um, some condoms?
#Person1#: Sure. Darn condoms aren't registered in our system.
#Person2#: Oh, well that's okay, I'll get some later, thanks. . . Really it's no problem.
#Person1#: Just hang on there a sec. Can I get a price check on ' Fun Times Ribbed Condoms ' please!
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#Person1# gives #Person2# #Person2#'s prescription. #Person2# also wants some eye drops and some condoms but is told that darn condoms are registered in their system.
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train_1088
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#Person1#: How was your shopping trip Martin?
#Person2#: Actually it was the most interesting day I'Ve had so far.
#Person1#: Oh really? Did you find any bargains?
#Person2#: I did! I found this lovely teapot. It was the best one I saw in the shops.
#Person1#: And how did you get around town?
#Person2#: I took a taxi. It seemed the easiest thing to do.
#Person1#: Right, so you didn't get lost?
#Person2#: I did actually but I think I met some of the friendliest people in China. They soon showed me the way!
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Matin tells #Person1# about his interesting shopping trip.
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train_1089
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#Person1#: How long do you plan to stay here?
#Person2#: To speak frankly, it doesn't depend on me.
#Person1#: How so?
#Person2#: I really want to obtain a permanent job. I won't leave as long as I have opportunity to apply my knowledge and get on well with my superiors and colleagues.
#Person1#: What are your future plans and what kind of expectations do you have of the company?
#Person2#: I know that generally it is possible to move from this position to a management position with two years experience in the company
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#Person2# wants to obtain a permanent job and move to a management position in the company.
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train_1090
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#Person1#: Hello, hi, Stephanie.
#Person2#: Hi, Tom. How are things going with you?
#Person1#: Great. I've signed an agreement with ABC Company. How are things in the office. Is everything OK?
#Person2#: Yes, when will you be back?
#Person1#: I'm on the way now. I will be back soon.
#Person2#: Umm. Can you pick up some paper for the printer? We have run out of paper.
#Person1#: Hello, hello, what did you say?
#Person2#: Can you hear me now? I mean I need some paper.
#Person1#: What? Did you say to pick up some ink for the printer? Sorry, the signal isn't very good here. Can you repeat that, please?
#Person2#: Well, I'll send you a text message to tell you exactly what I need.
#Person1#: What?
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Stephanie asks Tom to pick up some paper for the printer but Tom can't hear him clearly due to bad reception, so Stephanie will send a text message instead.
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train_1091
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#Person1#: Why is there never a bus when you want one?
#Person2#: Good question. There aren't enough buses on this route.
#Person1#: Sometimes I feel like writing a letter to the paper.
#Person2#: Good idea. You should say that we need more subway lines, too.
#Person1#: Yeah. There should be more public transportation in general.
#Person2#: And fewer cars! There's too much traffic.
#Person1#: Say, is that our bus coming?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. But look. It's full!
#Person1#: Oh, no! Let's go and get a cup of coffee. We can talk about this letter I'm going to write.
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#Person1# and #Person2# complain about the lack of buses on the route. #Person1# wants to write a letter to the paper to complain about the traffic problem and #Person2# thinks it's a good idea.
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train_1092
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#Person1#: I see you are busy right now, Sue. As soon as you finish, I'd like to talk to you for a few minutes.
#Person2#: That's OK. Come on in.
#Person1#: Oh, no, I don't want to interrupt you. I can wait. I'll come back later.
#Person2#: I'm afraid it's going to be a long wait! I'm working on my history paper.
#Person1#: History paper? I thought you'd finished it. Didn't you turn it in on Friday?
#Person2#: Uh - huh. But the professor just returned it to me. I was told to add ten more pages.
#Person1#: Ten more pages! That's quite a lot. How are you going to do it?
#Person2#: That's what I am trying to figure out. Now what can I do for you?
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#Person1# wants to talk to Sue who is working on her history paper returned by her professor. Sue will deal with #Person1# first.
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train_1093
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#Person1#: Do you know much about computers?
#Person2#: Not a great deal. Why?
#Person1#: I've been reading an article about computers. They are strange and are being used for almost everything.
#Person2#: Yes. But have you learned how to use one?
#Person1#: No. But I'm about to take a course on computers next term.
#Person2#: That's good. You have to know about computers. Computer knowledge is a must whatever you do. You should learn quickly or you will be left behind.
#Person1#: That's true. But first I want to learn the basics. In the library, there are computers. But it's a pity that I could not make use of them.
#Person2#: Well, I can teach you the ABCs, if you like.
#Person1#: That's very kind of you.
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#Person1# doesn't know how to use a computer, but #Person1#'ll take a course on computers next term. #Person1# wants to learn the basics first, so #Person2# offers to teach #Person1# the ABCs.
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#Person1#: We'll be here in London staying in a newspaper office or teaching in a classroom full of chalk dust.
#Person2#: Well, Tom, you'd be able to go out in the sunshine sometimes. You are a journalist. I am the one who has to stay in the classroom. Remember.
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Tom says he and #Person2# will be working in London staying indoors. #Person2# points out that Tom'd be able to go out because he's a journalist while #Person2# is the one who has to teach in the classroom.
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train_1095
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#Person1#: I may go grocery shopping later.
#Person2#: We need to get food?
#Person1#: I don't think we have any food.
#Person2#: What are you going to buy?
#Person1#: What food are we out of?
#Person2#: Go and look in the kitchen.
#Person1#: Could you look for me?
#Person2#: You should just get the basics.
#Person1#: What would that be?
#Person2#: Get some eggs, milk, and bread.
#Person1#: Would you please make a list for me?
#Person2#: Okay, I'll write it down for you.
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#Person1# may go grocery shopping later and requests #Person2# to make a shopping list
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train_1096
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#Person1#: Hi! Ben! Nice meeting you here!
#Person2#: Hi, Terry! Nice meeting you here.
#Person1#: What are you doing here? Fitness Consultant?
#Person2#: Subscribe to the magazine for my wife.
#Person1#: I see. I thought you had switched your hobby of stamp collection to fitness.
#Person2#: No, I love collecting stamps. Hey, what are you doing here?
#Person1#: I want to buy the newly issued stamps.
#Person2#: I have spent all my money on that magazine, otherwise I will buy some myself too.
#Person1#: Hey, do you have time this Sunday? I want you to come to my house.
#Person2#: Sure. But can you tell me why?
#Person1#: I want to swap some stamps with you.
#Person2#: No problem. I will come by then.
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Terry comes to buy the newly issued stamps and meets Ben who is subscribing to a magazine for his wife. Terry invites Ben to his house to swap some stamps.
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train_1097
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#Person1#: What would you like to order, sir?
#Person2#: I'd like to try some Chinese food.
#Person1#: We serve different styles of Chinese food here. But I'm not sure which one do you prefer.
#Person2#: I have no idea. Could you recommend some to me?
#Person1#: Well. Cantonese food is rather light, Beijing food is heavy, and Sichuan food is usually hot and spicy.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. I'd like to have hot food.
#Person1#: If so, I suggest you have a taste for Sichuan food. Most Sichuan dishes are spicy and hot, but they have different tastes.
#Person2#: Really? So do you have some specialties?
#Person1#: Yes. Roasted Crispy Chicken and Spicy Beef are our specialties.
#Person2#: All right. I'll have them.
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#Person1# introduces different styles of Chinese food and recommends Sichuan dishes since #Person2# would have hot food. #Person2# finally orders Roasted Crispy Chicken and Spicy Beef, the specialties of #Person1#'s restaurant.
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train_1098
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#Person1#: Are you feeling better today, Bill?
#Person2#: Well, it's hard to say. I cough a lot in the evening.
#Person1#: You'd better give up smoking. It's bad for your health.
#Person2#: You're right, but you know, it's hard to give up an old habit.
#Person1#: But you should make up your mind first.
#Person2#: You know, I often have to work till late at night. I need something to keep me awake.
#Person1#: Why don't you go to bed and get up early? You'll have the same time for work.
#Person2#: Thank you for your advice! I'll try it.
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#Person1# advises Bill to go to bed and get up early to work rather than smoke to keep himself awake.
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train_1099
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#Person1#: it's such a nice day outside. Let's take a walk into town and do some window-shopping.
#Person2#: you know I hate shopping more than anything else in this world.
#Person1#: I know. But we could get some exercise in, and we could get some errands run, too. Window-shopping won't cost you anything.
#Person2#: what kind of errands do we need to run?
#Person1#: well, we could go to the newsagent's to pick up the Sunday paper, go to the butcher's to pick up a chicken for a roast dinner, and to the chemist's to pick up your prescription from the doctor.
#Person2#: I'll only go if we can stop at the office-license to pick up something to drink for tonight.
#Person1#: fine, we'll do that on the way home, so we don't have to carry it the whole time.
#Person2#: sounds good. You have to promise not go into any of the stores in the mall though. I know how you like to try things on in the fitting rooms, especially if the stores have special offers.
#Person1#: I promise. We're only going for a walk to get some exercise and to get some things done that we haven't had time for.
#Person2#: ok, let's go then!
#Person1#: do you have any money?
#Person2#: for what?
#Person1#: for our errands, and maybe a little extra for something from a vendor on the street.
#Person2#: you said you were only going to window shop!
#Person1#: I agreed to not go into the mall, but I can still look at things in the market!
#Person2#: I should have known...
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#Person1# suggests #Person2# walk into town and do some window-shopping together to get some exercise in and get some errands run. At first, #Person2# is unwilling to go, but later #Person2# agrees since #Person1# promises not to go into any of the stores in the mall.
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train_1100
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#Person1#: Good evening, Martin.
#Person2#: Hello, How good to see you. Did you have any trouble finding our place?
#Person1#: Not at all. Your instructions were very clear. Where is Mrs. Martin?
#Person2#: She is in the kitchen. Kate! Mrs. Gao is here !
#Person3#: Mrs. Gao! I am so glad you could come. My husband has told me so much about you.
#Person1#: These are for you.
#Person3#: Oh, what lovely flowers! You are very kind. Thank you so much. I will go and put them in some water right away.
#Person1#: And here is a bottle of Chinese Mao-tai.
#Person2#: That is thoughtful of you. I have heard that it packs quite punch.
#Person3#: Mrs. Gao, would you like to start now?
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Mrs Gao pays a visit to the Martins with lovely flowers and a bottle of Mao-tai.
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train_1101
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#Person1#: How are you doing, Andrew?
#Person2#: Not well. I've been feeling pretty lonely lately.
#Person1#: But you have so many friends! How could you be lonely?
#Person2#: You know what they say'a friend to all is a friend to none'. I don't feel like I really know any of my friends. In fact, I should probably call them acquaintances, not friends.
#Person1#: What about me? I'm your friend.
#Person2#: I know you are, you are my girlfriend. I wish I had a guy friend to hang out with sometimes.
#Person1#: I know what you mean. I find it difficult to make new friends, too. It's not as easy as it was when we were young, is it?
#Person2#: Not at all.
#Person1#: I've made a lot of new friends since I started learning English. Maybe you could join a club or take a class to make some new friends.
#Person2#: That's a good idea.
#Person1#: What kind of qualities do you look for in a friend?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. I guess I'd like to meet some people who have a positive attitude and want to have a good time.
#Person1#: People who play ultimate Frisbee have a positive attitude; maybe you should join the ultimate Frisbee club.
#Person2#: That's a possibility. Thanks!
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Andrew confides to his girlfriend that he feels lonely. He thinks his friends are acquaintances but not friends. Andrew wants a guy friend to hang out. His girlfriend advises him to join an ultimate Frisbee club.
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train_1102
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#Person1#: Hello, Jenny. What's the matter?
#Person2#: John, I'm hard up at the moment. Could you lend me five hundred yuan? I'll return it to you early next month.
#Person1#: No problem, Jenny. Are you sure five hundred is enough?
#Person2#: Yes. Thank you so much.
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Jenny requests John to lend her five hundred yuan.
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train_1103
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#Person1#: Well, tell me something of yourself.
#Person2#: What would you like to know, Mr. Green?
#Person1#: What working experience have you got?
#Person2#: In 2004, I got a job in the sales department of a trading company near Guangzhou. I started a sales rpresentative. A year later, I was promoted to the position of sales manager. I had that job ever since, which is just over a year now.
#Person1#: Oh, good. Irene, can you tell me why you plan to quit being a sales manager to work here as my assistant? Don't you like your present job?
#Person2#: Frankly, some part of it I enjoy very much , but I prefer something more professional. It happens that I have a friend working here in this company. She told me the export department was to recruit an assistant. I felt very excited at this news. That's why I'm here.
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Irene tells Mr. Green about her working experience in the sales department and the reason why she wants to work as his assistant.
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train_1104
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#Person1#: Ok, Carrie, can you drive?
#Person2#: Yes, I can.
#Person1#: Do you have a drivers license?
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: So, how long have you had your drivers license?
#Person2#: I think I got it when I was 17, actually. Just before I went to college.
#Person1#: Ok, how do you get a drivers license in your country?
#Person2#: Well, I think it's changed, since I was a teenager. At that time you had to get a learners permit first and then you could start driving with your parents. You also had to go to drivers school, then you had to pass a driving test, and I think a written test as well.
#Person1#: Ok, did you get a perfect score on your driving test?
#Person2#: I can't remember my exact score, but I remember it was pretty good.
#Person1#: Do all the members of your family drive?
#Person2#: Yeah, 4 of us share our 2 different vehicles. I'm buying my own next week though.
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Carrie got the driver's license before college and she got a good score on the driving test. Carrie tells #Person1# how to get a driver's license in her country.
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train_1105
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#Person1#: Hello Madam, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: My feet hurt. I think I need some new shoes.
#Person1#: What size do you wear?
#Person2#: The last time I bought new shoes was about a year ago and at that time I was a 7.
#Person1#: Well. Once you get to be in your 20s your feet stop growing, so you're probably still a 7. But let's measure them just in case.
#Person2#: OK. So what does it say?
#Person1#: Well, it looks like urinate. No wonder your feet have been hurting you. You were been wearing shoes that are one size small.
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#Person2#'s feet hurt so she needs new shoes. #Person1# measures her feet and finds out her shoes are one size small.
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train_1106
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#Person1#: Have you ever been to a school reunion?
#Person2#: Uh yeah, why do you ask? Are you going to one?
#Person1#: I'm organizing one for this summer. I have to make a reservation for a party room at a hotel. Do you know any good places?
#Person2#: Why don't you try the Omni hotel, it often caters banquets or birthday parties but more important my brother works there.
#Person1#: Could I ask you to check with him about the party rooms?
#Person2#: Sure, I can do that. Maybe he can offer you a discount.
#Person1#: Thanks. So what did you think about your school reunion? Was it fun?
#Person2#: I didn't really enjoy mine. I'm not very good at making small talk, but it was nice to see old friends.
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#Person1# will organize a school reunion. #Person2# recommends a hotel where #Person2#'s brother works, so #Person1# requests #Person2# to check with #Person2#'s brother about party rooms.
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train_1107
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#Person1#: And what seems to be the trouble Miss Lee?
#Person2#: I have a terrible pain in my stomach.
#Person1#: I see, how long is this pain been occuring?
#Person2#: Since late last night.
#Person1#: I see, let me have a look, shall I? And what did you eat yesterday?
#Person2#: We went to an American seafood restaurant and then we went to eat Chinese food, after that we had a lot of Italian things.
#Person1#: Did you throw up or did you have the runs?
#Person2#: Both.
#Person1#: Well, that could be an upset stomach from over eating. Allergic to any drugs?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: Alright, take the medicine every 6 hours and stay in bed today.
#Person2#: Thank you doctor.
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Miss Lee has a stomachache. #Person1# asks about her symptoms and thinks she has an upset stomach from overeating.
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train_1108
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#Person1#: Hello, Mr. James. I'm calling about your talk next month. It's getting close and there are a couple of things I need to check with you.
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: I need to know if you'd prefer to give your talk in the hall, the conference room or the lecture theater.
#Person2#: I prefer the later if that's possible.
#Person1#: That's no problem at all. Most speakers prefer that. And what about equipment? Is there anything special you'll need?
#Person2#: Well, apart from the usual things like a white board and microphones, I'll need a CD player.
#Person1#: I'm afraid we haven't got one. Would a cassette player do instead?
#Person2#: Yes, that'll be OK.
#Person1#: Right. I'll make a note of that. Oh, one more thing. Can I just confirm your fees? Was it 200 pounds?
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: OK, that's fine. I'll pass that information to our accounts department and we look forward to seeing you on the nineteenth.
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#Person1# phones Mr. James to discuss his talk next month. Mr. James tells #Person1# where he prefers to talk and the equipment he needs, then he confirms his fees.
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train_1109
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#Person1#: Sit down, please. What's wrong with you?
#Person2#: I feel cold, and I'm shivering. I have a terrible headache and a sore throat.
#Person1#: How long have you been like that?
#Person2#: About a day.
#Person1#: Let me have a look at your throat first. Please open your mouth and say ' ah '.
#Person2#: Ah...
#Person1#: And show me your tongue... Thank you. That'll do. You have slight tonsillitis, and your throat is inflamed. How is your appetite?
#Person2#: Not so good.
#Person1#: Now, let me take your temperature. Please put this thermometer under your armpit and let me feel your pulse?
#Person2#: Your pulse is weak.
#Person1#: Do I have a temperature, doctor?
#Person2#: Yes, you have a high fever. I'd like to give you a blood test.
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#Person2# feels cold and has a headache and a sore throat. #Person1# finds #Person2# has a fever and will give #Person2# a blood test.
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train_1110
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#Person1#: Good afternoon Miss, would you be interested in buying more life insurance? You know, you can never get enough.
#Person2#: I think my husband has some.
#Person1#: Are you sure he ' s purchased enough insurance for both of you? If something terrible happened with your husband, and he doesn ' t have sufficient insurance, my company does have a policy that could cover you and your husband if something happened to either of you.
#Person2#: That ' s true. If something happened to my husband, I might lose everything. Both of us have to work to keep our home, car, and our children ' s education. I can ' t afford that by myself.
#Person1#: Could we sit and look at the policy I mentioned and see if that ' s something suitable for you and your husband?
#Person2#: Certainly.
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#Person1# recommends #Person2# to buy more life insurance. Even though #Person2#'s husband has some, those insurances can't cover both of them. #Person1#'ll show #Person2# the policy.
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train_1111
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#Person1#: You are an early bird, Tom. What do you do in the morning then?
#Person2#: Exercise. The morning hours are the most precious period within a single day. We should not pass them up easily. Seize the time and do something useful.
#Person1#: So, you choose to spend it on bodybuilding. Where do you exercise?
#Person2#: Usually, I run to the Black Bamboo Park as a warm-up. Admission is free. Then I start my activities.
#Person1#: Do you do the same exercises every day?
#Person2#: No, I've deliberately kept a balance between various exercises ; parallel bars, push-ups, sit-ups, bunny-hops, five-kilometer run, and so on. I alternate them over the weekdays. Sometimes, when I find myself in a bad state, I will simply idle about in the park.
#Person1#: Why don't you just stay in bed when you are feeling unfit for exercising?
#Person2#: It's not easy to keep a good habit, you know. I fear that if I fail to get up early one day, I may find it still more difficult to rise early the next. Besides, a mere walk in the early morning is much fun, too. Here and there in the park, you meet whole gangs of senior citizens who might be singing operas or old songs, playing er'hu, chess, or just chatting and gossiping. It's interesting to join them.
#Person1#: Oh, yes. Singing is also a good way of keeping fit, at least mentally.
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Tom tells #Person1# he gets up early to exercise. He keeps a balance between various exercises. If not feeling good, he'll just idle around instead of staying in bed because it's important to keep the routine and it's interesting to join the senior gangs.
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train_1112
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#Person1#: Listen, Karen, I need your help. I don't know anyone here yet.
#Person2#: I'm glad to help you. What's wrong?
#Person1#: My mother-in-law just went into the hospital in L. A. Hank and I will be flying there tonight.
#Person2#: I'm sorry to hear it. What's wrong with her?
#Person1#: Doctors aren't sure yet. But the real problem is Suzy. She has a bad cold, and we don't want to take her with us. But we don't know who can stay with her.
#Person2#: You need a babysitter.
#Person1#: Yes, I'd ask Jill, the girl I've had before, but I need someone overnight. Maybe even for two nights.
#Person2#: I could have Suzy stay at my place.
#Person1#: I don't want to do that to you, Karen.
#Person2#: Why not?
#Person1#: Your own kids would get Suzy's cold. I think it would be better to have a good babysitter here. But I don't know who to ask. I need someone more mature than Jill. It might even be for two or three days.
#Person2#: I know who we can ask. There is a girl I know, Sara Ralston. She is 17, and she will usually take this kind of job. I know her from my church, and I trust her completely.
#Person1#: I'd like to talk with her. This is short notice, I know. But Hank and I are leaving tonight.
#Person2#: I'll get you her number. I hope she can do it. She is very responsible.
#Person1#: I'm glad you know someone. I knew you would be the best person to ask about this. I don't want to insult Jill or her mother. I think Jill maybe could do it. But I'd rather have someone a little older.
#Person2#: I'll go home and get Sara's number. I'll call her first myself.
#Person1#: Great. Then call me and let me know if she's free.
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#Person1# and Hank will fly to LA to see her sick mother-in-law but they'll leave Suzy at home so they need a babysitter. #Person1# considers Jill but Jill's too young. Karen could have Suzy in her place but #Person1#'s afraid her kids will get Suzy's cold. Karen recommends Sara who babysits a lot and #Person1#'ll contact her.
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train_1113
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#Person1#: I ' m forming a music band.
#Person2#: Do you already know how to play an instrument?
#Person1#: Uh... Yeah! I ' Ve told you a thousand times that I ' m learning to play the drums. Now that I know how to play well, I would like to form a rock band.
#Person2#: Aside from yourself, who are the other members of the band?
#Person1#: We have a guy who plays guitar, and another who plays bass. Although we still haven ' t found anyone to be our singer. You told me that you had some musical talent, right?
#Person2#: Yes, I ' m a singer.
#Person1#: Perfect. So you can audition this weekend here at my house.
#Person2#: Great! Wait here? You don ' t have enough room for the amplifiers, microphones or even your drums! By the way where do you keep them or practice?
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#Person1#'s forming a band. #Person1# can play drums and has got a guitar man and a bass man. #Person1# invites #Person2# to audition as a singer.
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train_1114
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#Person1#: Hey Rachael, what's up? How is your day?
#Person2#: Not bad. We have had a big meeting today, remember?
#Person1#: Oh, yea. I forgot. So how did it go?
#Person2#: Pretty well. I think the boss liked my ideas.
#Person1#: Great, so what happens now?
#Person2#: Well, I have to write the proposal. I'm pretty excited about it.
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Rachael tells #Person1# the boss liked her ideas.
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train_1115
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#Person1#: Do you like cooking?
#Person2#: I love it. I really enjoy creating a meal from various ingredients and watching my friends enjoy it. It gives me a real sense of satisfaction. Do you enjoy cooking?
#Person1#: I don't like it. It takes up too much time and I really hate having to clean up after the meal. I can't stand doing the washing up, drying up, and putting all the dishes and cutlery away.
#Person2#: You can ask the guests to help. My guests usually insist on doing the washing up. I just have to remind them where everything goes.
#Person1#: So, what kind of dishes do you usually make? I know you like Italian food.
#Person2#: Italian, Indian, and Chinese. I'Ve only recently started cooking Chinese meals and I need some more practice.
#Person1#: Do you find it hard to get ingredients for Chinese food?
#Person2#: Not at all. You can find most of them at supermarket. The ingredients are usually the same as in western food. The way that the food is prepared is the big difference, not the ingredients.
#Person1#: How long does it take you to cook a meal for five or six people?
#Person2#: Obviously, it depends on what I'm cooking, but I'd say it generally takes about one and a half hours.
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#Person2# loves cooking because it makes #Person2# satisfied. #Person1# doesn't like it because it's troublesome. #Person2# starts cooking Chinese meals and says the ingredients are similar to those in Western meals but the preparation is different.
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train_1116
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#Person1#: When you need an apartment, where do you look for one?
#Person2#: Our school has a link on its website for apartments.
#Person1#: Can I share an apartment with someone?
#Person2#: Some of the ads in the paper are from people looking for roommates.
#Person1#: Are apartments expensive in this city?
#Person2#: Do you need a single apartment, or is this for two people?
#Person1#: I want a two-bedroom apartment.
#Person2#: You can get that type of apartment for around fifteen hundred dollars a month.
#Person1#: Would you have time to go look at apartments with me?
#Person2#: I love apartment hunting. I'll be happy to go with you.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# to check the school website for apartment information, and agrees to look at apartments with #Person1#.
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train_1117
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#Person1#: I'd appreciate it if you could help me pick out a gift for my daughter.
#Person2#: Would she be interested in a laptop?
#Person1#: That's exactly what I was thinking of.
#Person2#: A Mac would be an excellent gift.
#Person1#: I like Macs. How much for a Mac?
#Person2#: You can take a 15 - inch Pro home right now for only $ 2, 100.
#Person1#: A Mac it is. I'll take one home with me.
#Person2#: She'll be very happy with this. And how do you plan to pay for it?
#Person1#: I'll use my VISA, if that's okay.
#Person2#: Now, if you'll just sign here, the Mac is all yours.
#Person1#: Will she need anything besides what's in this box?
#Person2#: Everything she needs is right here in the box.
#Person1#: I appreciate your help. Maybe I'll be back for more computer stuff.
#Person2#: Your daughter should get straight A's from now on. Good-bye.
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#Person1# wants to pick a gift for #Person1#'s daughter. #Person2# recommends a 15-inch Mac Pro for $2100 and #Person1# buys it.
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train_1118
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#Person1#: Is it all right for me to come in now. Mr. Sutcliffe?
#Person2#: Well. . . I'm pretty busy. but. . . all right. come in. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: Do you mind if I sit down?
#Person2#: Not at all. Take a seat. Now, what can I do for you?
#Person1#: I want to leave the department. Do you think I could put in for a transfer?
#Person2#: Yes, but why should you want to do that?
#Person1#: Do you mind if I speak frankly?
#Person2#: Not at all. Go ahead.
#Person1#: Well, you see. I don't like the office. I don't like the staff. and I'm afraid you and I don't get on. So may I put in for a transfer?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd delighted if you did.
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#Person1# tells Mr. Cliffe #Person1# wants to leave the department because #Person1# hates the office, the staff and is afraid of Mr. Cliffe.
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train_1119
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#Person1#: Did you need help with something?
#Person2#: I need to cancel an account.
#Person1#: Do you have a problem with your account?
#Person2#: I don't need two different accounts anymore.
#Person1#: What are you going to do about the money in your account?
#Person2#: Can I transfer it to my remaining account?
#Person1#: I'll do that for you.
#Person2#: That's lovely.
#Person1#: Would you like to withdraw any money?
#Person2#: No. That's fine.
#Person1#: It'll just take me a moment to cancel your account.
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
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#Person1# helps #Person2# cancel an account and transfer the money inside the remaining account.
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train_1120
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#Person1#: Do you want any meat today, Mrs. Bird?
#Person2#: Yes, please.
#Person1#: Do you want beef or lamb?
#Person2#: Beef, please.
#Person1#: This lamb's very good.
#Person2#: I like lamb, but my husband doesn't.
#Person1#: What about some steak? This is a nice piece.
#Person2#: Give me that piece please, and a pond of meet, too.
#Person1#: Do you want a chicken, Mrs. Bird? They're very nice.
#Person2#: No, thank you. My husband likes steak, but he doesn't like chicken.
#Person1#: To tell you the truth Mrs. Bird, I don't like chicken, either!
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Mrs. Bird buys beef and steak from #Person1# because her husband likes steak.
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train_1121
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#Person1#: Jessie, I'm afraid I can't come back home for dinner tonight.
#Person2#: Not back home for dinner again? That's the third time this week!
#Person1#: I'm sorry. Our company has just opened. There are always too many things to handle. You know that.
#Person2#: You don't have to explain. Suit yourself.
#Person1#: I apologize. You have my word, I'll spend some time with you on the weekend. I promise.
#Person2#: We'll see.
#Person1#: Thank you for understanding. I promise I'll make it up to you.
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#Person1# tells Jessie #Person1# can't go home for dinner because #Person1#'s busy. Jessie's angry and #Person1# promises to spend the weekend with her.
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train_1122
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#Person1#: It seems to me that you are on very good terms with him.
#Person2#: We actually met at a dance party. He fell for me.
#Person1#: He must be all over you the first time he saw you.
#Person2#: He said that I put all other girls in the shade.
#Person1#: That means he was head over heels in love with you.
#Person2#: Well, he indeed likes me.
#Person1#: But I think he can't hold a candle to you. I don't think he has ever popped the question.
#Person2#: No, he is the sort of man who likes to hide his candle under a bushel.
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#Person2# says a guy fell for her but #Person1# thinks he can't hold a candle to #Person2#.
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train_1123
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#Person1#: At their last meeting, the stockholders voted unanimously to block the merger of our company with Blycore. All the executive committee was in favor of the merger. . . I don't understand how the stockholders could have so much power to throw a wrench in the plans. . .
#Person2#: If they all unite on a certain issue, it's the stockholders who have the final say. You'd think it might be our CEO or the workers, but in fact, the stockholders control the money so they have the most power.
#Person1#: Is it really that simple? It doesn't seem very efficient to run things that way. . .
#Person2#: It might not be the most efficient, but if you think about it, it makes pretty good sense. The stockholders are our investors. They own the capital in our company, so they should have say about what is done with the company.
#Person1#: I guess I'd buy that. . .
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#Person1# says the stockholders voted to block the merger but the executive committee supported the merger. #Person2# explains that stockholders control the money so they have the final say.
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train_1124
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#Person1#: What do you do in your spare time?
#Person2#: During the weekend I often take the family out on short trips.
#Person1#: That sounds interesting.
#Person2#: Yes, it helps me to relax.
#Person1#: Do you have any hobbies?
#Person2#: I like to paint.
#Person1#: What kind of things do you paint?
#Person2#: Mainly seascapes.
#Person1#: What kinds of sports do you like?
#Person2#: I like almost all sports, and I enjoy both playing and watching. I especially like tennis and mountain climbing. I was in the climbing club all through school.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# takes the family out in spare time. #Person2# likes painting seascapes and likes almost all sports.
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train_1125
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#Person1#: Jenny, I was wondering if you, um. . . are you busy this Friday?
#Person2#: Yes, Friday I have a class right after work.
#Person1#: Oh. What about Saturday? Are you free then?
#Person2#: Saturday my parents are coming to town. What's up?
#Person1#: What about tonight? Do you have plans tonight?
#Person2#: No. Did you want to go do something?
#Person1#: Yes! Yes! I want to take you to dinner.
#Person2#: Oh! That sounds great! How about six o'clock?
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Jenny's unavailable on Friday and Saturday so #Person1# invites her to dinner tonight.
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train_1126
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#Person1#: Have you had a chance to look over the contract?
#Person2#: Yes. I've read it carefully.
#Person1#: And do you have any questions?
#Person2#: No. But the contract stipulates that I will teach 22 hours a week. Will you have thatmany classes for me right away?
#Person1#: No, probably not. For the first two weeks you may teach 10 or 15 hours.
#Person2#: But my salary will be 1100 dollars a month. Will you pay me that much for the first month? Because, I mean, I won't be working so many hours.
#Person1#: I understand. That's why I didn't write the date on the contract. For the first two weeks, we will pay you according to the hours you teach. When you have 22 hours of classes, then the contract will take effect. Is that alright with you?
#Person2#: Oh, so I don't sign the contract today. Is that right?
#Person1#: I don't want you to misunderstand, Miss Briggs. We are very serious about hiring you. We want you to teach for us. We usually do contracts this way because it is more convenient.
#Person2#: I can accept that.
#Person1#: Good. And your benefits will begin immediately.
#Person2#: Even my health insurance?
#Person1#: Yes. We will apply for your health insurance tomorrow. And your free membership in the club starts today if you like.
#Person2#: I have a few questions about the free membership.
#Person1#: What would you like to know?
#Person2#: Is my membership the same as paying club members? I mean, can I get discounts at club hotels?
#Person1#: Absolutely. The only difference is in the restaurant and bar vouchers.
#Person2#: What are bar vouchers?
#Person1#: Paying club members get around 300 dollars a year in restaurant vouchers. The vouchers can be used in the restaurant or the lounge. But we don't offer vouchers to employees.
#Person2#: But according to the contract, employees get a discount in the restaurant.
#Person1#: That's right. So in a way, it is cheaper for you than for the members. You get more benefits than they do.
#Person2#: So, for now, you want me to keep a copy of the contract. But we won't sign it yet. That right?
#Person1#: Yes. I've prepared the contract just so that you understand everything. So that you understand the terms.
#Person2#: I understand. And according to the terms on the contract, I am happy to accept this job. I look forward to it.
#Person1#: I'm very pleased. We look forward to having you here, Miss Briggs.
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#Person1# explains the contract to Miss Briggs. #Person1#'ll pay her according to the teaching hours in the first two weeks and then the contract will take effect. Her benefits will begin immediately but she doesn't have the restaurant vouchers as playing club members does. #Person2#'s happy to accept the job.
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train_1127
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#Person1#: Mary, it seems that your family and friends have been calling you recently, am I right?
#Person2#: Yes, they have been concerned about me finding a job.
#Person1#: What do they say?
#Person2#: They want to recommend some jobs to me.
#Person1#: Really? What jobs are they?
#Person2#: My father wants me to work as a trainee in his company.
#Person1#: It's great!
#Person2#: My aunt says her company is in need of an assistant now, and she wants me to give it a try.
#Person1#: This is a good opportunity.
#Person2#: One of my friends tells me that his company is hiring in a large scale and he wants me to go for an interview.
#Person1#: You can give it a try! May be you will succeed.
#Person2#: I know. Let me think it over.
#Person1#: If you have any good jobs, keep an eye for me!
#Person2#: I will.
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Mary's family and friends want to recommend some jobs to her. #Person1# asks Mary to keep an eye on good jobs for #Person1#.
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train_1128
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#Person1#: are you ready to go to the bank?
#Person2#: sure, what do you need to do there?
#Person1#: there's problem with my bank statement. There's a mistake on it. I also need to withdraw some money form the ATM.
#Person2#: I have to exchange some money.
#Person1#: that's right. You're going away next week.
#Person2#: I also want to see if my salary has been paid into my bank account. There was a problem last week.
#Person1#: I have to pay my credit bill too. If I don't pay it soon, the credit card company will charge me interest.
#Person2#: their interest rates are usually quite high. It's a good idea to pay off your credit card debts before they attract interest.
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#Person1#'ll check the bank statement, withdraw some money and pay the credit bill at the bank. #Person2#'ll exchange some money and check the salary.
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train_1129
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#Person1#: We'll take the route No. 10.
#Person2#: Fine. How many people are there in your party?
#Person1#: Just two. How much does the trip cost?
#Person2#: $ 200 for double.
#Person1#: Is there any chance of a lower price?
#Person2#: I am afraid not. Right now it's the tour season.
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#Person2# helps #Person1# book a trip for 2 without discounts.
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train_1130
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#Person1#: Mark? I need that file you took yesterday.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, Janet. I left it at home. I'll bring it back in the morning.
#Person1#: Mark, I told you yesterday afternoon that I would be using that file today.
#Person2#: I know, Janet. I just walked out and forgot it completely. I'll go home and get it at noon, all right?
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Janet's angry that Mark forgot the file. He'll go home and get it.
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train_1131
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#Person1#: What's in the box?
#Person2#: Sandy, I think we made a mistake. . .
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: It's a cute little teddy bear!
#Person1#: How sweet! Maybe he was just a shy guy who had a crush on you!
#Person2#: And look what we did to him! Hey. . . he left me his business card.
#Person1#: Wow! Call him tonight! You guys will really have an interesting love story to tell everyone!
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#Person1# thinks the guy has a crush on #Person2# and advises #Person2# to call him tonight.
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train_1132
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#Person1#: Wonderland Travel, may I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm interested in your package tour to Paris. Could you tell me more about it?
#Person1#: Certainly. The package includes air travel to and from Paris, accommodations, meals and transportation around the city.
#Person2#: How long is the tour?
#Person1#: It would be about a week.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# some information of the package tour to Paris.
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train_1133
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#Person1#: Looking through your C. V. , I see that you graduated from Oklahoma State University. Can you tell me what training you have had that would specifically relate to the cable television Industry?
#Person2#: Well, I'Ve attended some conferences in this field. But the most relevant training I'Ve had was in computer design. I believe I could integrate that knowledge with my college degree to design
#Person1#: I see. Did you have anything specific in mind?
#Person2#: Well, I notice that you currently provide an on-screen TV Guide. At the moment, it just scrolls the names of the programs in a repeated loop. If you have many channels, you have to wait a long t
#Person1#: That's impressive. How would you make that pay?
#Person2#: Tie it in with the pay-per-view services, and perhaps it could be a money-maker.
#Person1#: I see you have several good ideas. Now, I just have a few questions about your C. V. I notice that there is a five-year gap between your last job and now.
#Person2#: Yes, I took a break from work during that time. I had a baby, and as she was born with a handicap, I decided to suspend my career. But I have continued to keep up with the Industry through con
#Person1#: So, you're just starting back. Maybe you'd better tell me a little more about your experience.
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#Person2# did computer design and recommends the pay-per-view services. #Person1# thinks #Person2# has mang good ideas but there's a five-year gap in the C.V. #Person2# explains #Person2# took care of #Person2#'s handicapped baby during that time.
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train_1134
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#Person1#: You heard who won the election, didn't you?
#Person2#: Yeah. I am so excited that Obama won.
#Person1#: I'm so happy that he did.
#Person2#: That man just made history.
#Person1#: Did you vote for him?
#Person2#: I sure did! What about you?
#Person1#: Of course I did!
#Person2#: I am still in shock to know that he was elected.
#Person1#: I am, too!
#Person2#: I pray that he actually makes things better in this country.
#Person1#: I'm sure that he will.
#Person2#: I know he will, too.
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#Person1# and #Person2# both voted for Obama and are happy he won.
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train_1135
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#Person1#: Excuse me. May I have a bus map, please?
#Person2#: You mean one for the city?
#Person1#: Yes, within New York.
#Person2#: I'm afraid we don't have any. If I were you, I'd try one of the newspaper stands.
#Person1#: Thank you.
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#Person2# suggests #Person1# buy a bus map from the newspaper stand.
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train_1136
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#Person1#: Can you tell me something about financial aid?
#Person2#: What exactly?
#Person1#: How to apply for it?
#Person2#: In your first letter, that is, when you apply for admission, you should also tell them you need their financial aid.
#Person1#: Then. . .
#Person2#: If the aid is available, they will give you two or more application forms, One is for admission, the others are for the aid.
#Person1#: What if not?
#Person2#: They will tell you the aid is impossible.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# when #Person1# applies for admission, #Person1# should also tell them #Person1# needs financial aids.
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train_1137
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#Person1#: Good afternoon, Ladies. May I help you?
#Person2#: Can we have two a joining double room, sir?
#Person1#: Have you made a reservation ladies?
#Person2#: I'm afraid not.
#Person1#: One moment, please. I have to check if there are room available. I'm sorry ladies. We have only two double room available, but they are on different floors. Would you mind that?
#Person2#: We prefer they are on same floor because we have a problem check late that night.
#Person1#: May I suggest family sweet? You all just have a consolation.
#Person2#: what's it like?
#Person1#: It's a big room with a king - size double bed and two single beds. You'Ve get also an roller-wheels.
#Person2#: That's great. How much is it?
#Person1#: 2000 Hongkong dollars per night plus ten percent service charge and five percent government tax.
#Person2#: That's fine.
#Person1#: But, ladies, the room's not yet ready. It will be delay about half an hour. Perhaps you can fill the registration form first. And rest at the lobby for a while. We'll let you know when the room ' s ready.
#Person2#: Alright. thanks.
#Person1#: Ladies, Hotel policy requires one nine of room charge as deposit.
#Person2#: Do you take traveller's check?
#Person1#: Yes, we do, Madam. Thank you, madam. Here's our welcome brochure with all of information of our facilities. My name is John. If you need any help do let me know. I'm at your service.
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#Person2# wants a joining double room but #Person1# says it's unavailable and recommends a family suite. #Person2# agrees. #Person2#'ll wait for half an hour to check in and deposit one nine of room charge.
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train_1138
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#Person1#: The job sounds great, but I'm a little worried about how much time it might take.
#Person2#: It's pretty reasonable. It never took me more than five hours a week to do all the grading and then another thirty to forty minutes to record the grades on the computer.
#Person1#: That sounds manageable. I guess you can do the work when it fits into your own schedule, too, can't you?
#Person2#: Oh, yah, you can do the grading in your room or in the library. You just need to get each set back for the next class, but that means you always have at least two days and sometimes four.
#Person1#: It sounds great.
#Person2#: Good luck with your interview.
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#Person2# spends a manageable amount of time on grading and has at least two days off a week. #Person1# thinks the job is great.
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train_1139
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#Person1#: You don't look happy. What's up?
#Person2#: It's the computer assignment. John and I teamed up to do the project together. But so far we've done only half it.
#Person1#: Well, you'd better hurry up.
#Person2#: I know. But actually, John is not doing anything. I don't know how to say it to him. He's having problems with his parents and has been quite upset these days.
#Person1#: But it's supposed to be his work as much as yours. I suggest you talk to him. And let him know that he should share the work.
#Person2#: Yes. I think I'll share the work.
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#Person2# teamed up with John but John doesn't do anything because he's upset. #Person1# suggests talking to him and sharing the work.
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train_1140
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#Person1#: Excuse me. Can you help me?
#Person2#: Yes?
#Person1#: I have a ticket to Seattle. How do I get there?
#Person2#: I can't help you here. You have to go to the ticket counter. Follow this passage to the end, turn left and go three hundred yards. You'll see a sign that says, 'Check In'. Then look for the airline you want.
#Person1#: Can you repeat that, please?
#Person2#: Sure. Go down this hall till you come to the end. Go left till you see the big sign over- head that says' Check In'. There'll be lots of counters for the different airlines. You go to the one where you have your ticket.
#Person1#: Go down this hall to the end. Then go left?
#Person2#: That's right. Here, I'll draw you a map. Sometimes it's confusing.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: My pleasure.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# to go down the hall and go left to the ticket counter. #Person1#'s confused so #Person2#'ll draw a map.
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train_1141
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#Person1#: Jim, thank goodness you've arrived. The class report started half an hour ago. And I was just beginning to worry.
#Person2#: I'm sorry I'm late, Ellen. This morning has been a real mess. I didn't think I was going to make it here at all.
#Person1#: Why are you late? Our whole report depends on those drawings you're holding.
#Person2#: Yes, I know. I'll tell you about it later. First, let's see how we're doing for time. Two groups are still ahead of us, aren't they? The re- port on the rights of the consumer and the analysis of the stock market. That means I've got about 20 minutes to warm up.
#Person1#: You do look cold. What happened?
#Person2#: I've been standing outside in cold temperatures for over an hour waiting for a bus.
#Person1#: Over an hour? But I thought your apartment was only a ten-minute bus ride to campus.
#Person2#: Under normal conditions, but the bus was delayed because of the weather. And when I stepped into a drugstore to call home for a ride, the bus went by. As luck would have it, there was no one home so I had to wait for another 45 minutes for the next bus.
#Person1#: That's Murphy's law, isn't it? What was it said? 'If anything can go wrong, it will.' Well, we've still got 20 minutes to gather our wits together.
#Person2#: We'd better stop talking. People are turning around and looking at us
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#Person1# and Jim are going to make a class report but Jim's late because he missed the bus and waited for over an hour. They'll gather their wits for the report.
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train_1142
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#Person1#: Excuse me. I am from STM. We are carrying out a survey on the traffic in our city. Do you mind if I ask you some questions?
#Person2#: No, not at all. Go ahead.
#Person1#: Good, thanks. What do you do, sir?
#Person2#: I am a teacher. I teach children French.
#Person1#: Great. Do you live far from the school? I mean, how do you usually go to work?
#Person2#: Well, mostly by car. But once in a while, I prefer to ride my bike. You know, I live quite far from the school, about 20 miles. And I have to spend about an hour riding to school. But it only takes me less than a quarter of an hour to drive my car, unless the traffic is very bad.
#Person1#: I see. Does this happen often? I mean the bad traffic.
#Person2#: Yes, sure! I often get stuck on the way, and the problem's getting worse and worse.
#Person1#: That's all of my questions. Thank you very much.
#Person2#: You are welcome.
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#Person2#'s a teacher and usually drives to work but #Person2# prefers to ride a bike. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# often gets stuck on the way.
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train_1143
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#Person1#: Hello, Roger? This is Ann.
#Person2#: Hi, Ann. How have you been? And how's your new apartment working out?
#Person1#: Well, that's what I'm calling about. You see, I've decided to look for a new place.
#Person2#: Oh, what's the problem with your place now? I thought you liked the apartment.
#Person1#: I do, but it's a little far from the campus. Do you think you could help?
#Person2#: All right. So, what kind of place are you looking for?
#Person1#: Well, I'd like to share an apartment with one or two roommates within walking distance of school.
#Person2#: Okay, how much do you want to spend on rent?
#Person1#: Oh, somewhere under $ 200 a month.
#Person2#: Hmm. And anything else?
#Person1#: Yeah, I need a parking space.
#Person2#: Well, I know there's an apartment nearby. I'll drop by there on my way to class today.
#Person1#: Hey, thanks a lot.
#Person2#: No problem.
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Ann's living place is far from campus so she wants to find a new one near the campus under $200 a month. Roger knows an apartment and will drop by there.
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train_1144
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#Person1#: Hi, Mark, how are you?
#Person2#: Actually, I am really fed up, Linda. It's Jane.
#Person1#: Jane? Who's Jane?
#Person2#: Oh, nobody really. Just a most stunningly attractive girl in my year school.
#Person1#: Oh, is that all? So what's the problem?
#Person2#: Well, the thing is I just don't know how to make her notice me. Or ....
#Person1#: Wait a minute. I've got a brilliant idea. Why don't you try talking to her?
#Person2#: But I wouldn't know what to say. I ....
#Person1#: Look. She is in your chemistry class, isn't she? You are good at chemistry. You could offer to help her with her chemistry homework. How about that?
#Person2#: Not bad. Just one problem.
#Person1#: What?
#Person2#: She is better than me at chemistry.
#Person1#: Ok, then. Well, there is that party at John's at Friday night. You could invite her.
#Person2#: Just another small problem. John's her boyfriend.
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Mark doesn't know how to make Jane notice him. Linda suggests him help her with chemistry and invites her to the party but Mark says she's better at chemistry and the party owner is Jane's boyfriend.
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train_1145
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#Person1#: I was almost fooled by a telephone call yesterday.
#Person2#: What's it about?
#Person1#: A week's vacation for two. But I realized it was a cheat when they told me to ring a special telephone number to claim the price.
#Person2#: Well,those calls are charged at unbelievably high rates.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# about a telephone scam.
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train_1146
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#Person1#: Did you go see the doctor about your cough?
#Person2#: The doctor said if I keep smoking it will increase my chance of having a heart attack or lung disease. And I am thinking about quitting smoking as the problems seem to be quite serious.
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#Person2#'s thinking about quitting smoking because of its harm to health.
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train_1147
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#Person1#: Hello, Tom. I haven't seen you for some time. How are you doing?
#Person2#: Oh! Not too bad. I have been busy writing an article.
#Person1#: Really? Have you finished it?
#Person2#: Yes. I finished it yesterday.
#Person1#: Congratulations! Are you doing something this evening?
#Person2#: No, nothing important. Why?
#Person1#: Well, do you feel like going to a concert? I have two tickets.
#Person2#: Oh. Good idea. I want to do something relaxing, and I like music very much.
#Person1#: Great. I'll meet you at your house at seven. Is that OK?
#Person2#: OK! See you at seven.
#Person1#: All right. See you then.
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Tom has finished an article and #Person1# invites him to a concert. Tom agrees.
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train_1148
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#Person1#: You're just left school, haven't you, Emily?
#Person2#: Yes, I finished last Friday.
#Person1#: You sound relieved.
#Person2#: Well, yes. I don't mind admitting that I am. I enjoyed school, but I did object to having to go in every day once we've done all our exams.
#Person1#: Well, what are you going to do now? Have you made any plans?
#Person2#: Yes, I intend to go to university. That'll be in September. But it all depends on my A level results.
#Person1#: You mean getting into university actually depends on your passing your A level subjects?
#Person2#: Oh, yes.
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Emily's relieved to leave school and plans to go to university but it depends on her A level results.
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train_1149
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#Person1#: I need to go to the bank.
#Person2#: But they are closed today.
#Person1#: Closed? Are you kidding? What is it , some kind of holiday today?
#Person2#: Have you already forgotten? What's the date todoay?
#Person1#: Oh, it's the first of April, April fool's day
#Person2#: You forgot all about it , didn't you?
#Person1#: So I have, but I has reminded me at least one thing I need to remember.
#Person2#: What's that?
#Person1#: Tomorrow is my wife's birthday.
#Person2#: Better not forget that, so kill you if you don't get her something.
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#Person1# needs to go the bank but #Person2# says the bank is closed. It turns out to be the April Fool's Day.
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train_1150
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#Person1#: What can I do?
#Person2#: The system crashed when I was surfing on the internet.
#Person1#: Did you go to any illegal website?
#Person2#: No, But does that matter?
#Person1#: Yes, your computer can be easily infected by virus if you do that.
#Person2#: I see. I'd better never try.
#Person1#: That's wise.
#Person2#: Do you know what's wrong with my PC?
#Person1#: One minute. Oh, yes, it was infected by a virus, and you had no antivirus software.
#Person2#: Is anti-virus software necessary for a PC?
#Person1#: Of course. You'd better learn something about it.
#Person2#: I'm afraid yes. But what about the data I stored in the computer?
#Person1#: Don't worry, it should have been protected automatically. And I take an anti-virus software with me. Do you want me to install it now?
#Person2#: Yes, please. I'll really appreciate that.
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#Person2#'s computer system crashed and #Person1# finds it was infected by the virus. #Person1#'ll install anti-virus software for #Person2#.
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train_1151
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#Person1#: Hey, Sandy, what's new? Interested in a movie tonight?
#Person2#: I wish I could, but I'm busy. I'm going to work at a soup kitchen tonight.
#Person1#: Soup kitchen? Is that a new restaurant or something?
#Person2#: Nah, it's a place where homelesspeople go to eat.
#Person1#: How did you get involved in something like that?
#Person2#: Well, the minister at my church told us about it, and it seemed interesting. I thought I'd try it once, and if I didn't like it I'd stop.
#Person1#: So what do you do there?
#Person2#: It's simple. All we do is prepare some food, usually sandwiches and some fruit, and give it out to them at the soup kitchen.
#Person1#: Yeah, it sounds easy. How long does it take?
#Person2#: Only about two hours, for a couple of days a month. Why don't you give it a try?
#Person1#: I don't know. I mean, I like helping the community and all that, but I don't know if I have the time... ...
#Person2#: Come on, it's easy, and it'll make you feel good. Why don't you come with me tonight?
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#Person1# invites Sandy to a movie but Sandy needs to prepare and deliver food for homeless people at a soup kitchen. Sandy invites #Person1# to come together but #Person1# hesitates.
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train_1152
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#Person1#: Hello. you have reached the Furniture Warehouse. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello. Yes, I need to schedule a delivery of a sofa next week. I ordered it online yesterday, but I won't be home this weekend to receive it.
#Person1#: That's no problem, sir. What day next week would be best for you?
#Person2#: How about Wednesday?
#Person1#: OK, Wednesday. Wednesday is July twenty fifth, right?
#Person2#: Yes, I believe so.
#Person1#: Great. Our team can deliver the sofa sometime between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
#Person2#: Wow! Can you be more specific? I'm not going to be home all day, just in the morning.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. Well, I will make sure they arrive before noon.
#Person2#: OK. Thank you.
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#Person1# helps #Person2# schedule a delivery of a sofa next Wednesday before noon.
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train_1153
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#Person1#: Hi, Linda, this is John. What are you doing tonight?
#Person2#: Hi, John. Nothing much. It's Friday and I'm bored. I don't have any plans yet. What do you have in mind?
#Person1#: How about going to the movies?
#Person2#: Is there a good movie to see?
#Person1#: Let me surf the Internet. Do you want to see a comedy or a drama?
#Person2#: Nothing sad or depressing. I had a hard work week. I want to see something funny.
#Person1#: I agree. Work was stressful for me, too. There aren't any new comedies right now. I only see dramas and horror movies.
#Person2#: Hey, let's go to a comedy club. My favorite comedian is performing tonight at the local theater. It starts at 7:00 PM. Let's do dinner, too.
#Person1#: OK. I'll meet you at your house at 5:00 PM.
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John invites Linda to a movie and Linda wants to see something funny but there isn't any. They finally decide to go to a comedian club.
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train_1154
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#Person1#: Hi, Jeannie, why have you come to school an hour early?
#Person2#: I wanted to get a front row seat and review one more time before the test, because I failed a course last term. Why you here so early, Jack?
#Person1#: I get out of my car here at this time everyday. You seem to be nervous about your lessons. Have you finished your review?
#Person2#: I've only been studying night and day for the last week. If I don't get an A in this class, I won't get the support of my country. Why do you seem so calm?
#Person1#: This class is really just a review for me. I've been learning it for 2 years.
#Person2#: That's lucky for you.
#Person1#: Jeannie, can you guess what the test will be like? Will it be difficult?
#Person2#: I hope not, but I'm still worried about it.
#Person1#: Well, cheer up. Hope for good luck.
#Person2#: Thanks for wishing me luck. I'm going to need it.
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Jeannie comes to school early because she wants to review for the test and is worried she wouldn't get the support of her country if she failed. #Person1# feels relaxed because #Person1# has learned for two years.
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train_1155
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#Person1#: I am having trouble with my job.
#Person2#: What is the problem?
#Person1#: I have been asked to work with five other people on a project, but no one is working together on it.
#Person2#: So, your group is having a problem with teamwork?
#Person1#: Yes, and I don't know what to do with it.
#Person2#: When is your project due?
#Person1#: We have to finish it until next week.
#Person2#: Is there anyone who is in charge of the team?
#Person1#: No, everyone is just doing their own separate work on it.
#Person2#: If your group does not have a leader, you should step up and be the leader.
#Person1#: How do I do that?
#Person2#: You should call everyone together for a meeting, so they're all in one place.
#Person1#: And then what should I do when I have them altogether?
#Person2#: Let them know that this project is important, and so is working as a team to get it done.
#Person1#: I will ask them what they have done so far.
#Person2#: That is a good idea.
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#Person1#'s team members don't work together and #Person2# advises #Person1# to be the leader and call everyone together to stress the importance of teamwork. #Person1#'ll try.
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train_1156
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#Person1#: It's Saturday tomorrow, so what's your plan?
#Person2#: I'm so exhausted this week. I'll stay at home and relax myself.
#Person1#: You mean you'll get some sleep and watch several NBA games huh?
#Person2#: Yes, especially the game of Cavaliers.
#Person1#: Why do you love NBA games so much?
#Person2#: NBA games are exciting, the outcome can be changed in only a few seconds. And there are fascinating skills, how about you? What will you do this weekend, go skating as usual?
#Person1#: I'm worn out, too, and I'll stay in the dormitory and see some videos about skateboarding.
#Person2#: How long have you been skateboarding? 3 years or 4 years? I don't remember it exactly.
#Person1#: About 4 years, during those 4 years I watch videos about skateboarding and practice the skills once and once again, you may feel it boring and painful, but I take delight in it. Every advancing skills brings me a great sense of fulfillment, every time I jump into the sky, I feel I'm flying.
#Person2#: Wow, amazing.
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#Person2#'s exhausted so #Person2#'ll stay at home and watch NBA games because they're exciting. #Person1#'ll see some videos about skateboarding because skateboarding gives #Person1# fulfilment.
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train_1157
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#Person1#: Are there any special requirements on the project? And shall we talk around it in details?
#Person2#: Yes, there're some samples in our office and you can take some to study it. Besides, you see, in recent years, we've visited a diversity of factory buildings all over the world and we hope that our building is the perfect match of advanced technology and attractiveness.
#Person1#: That's a good idea. We can improve our technology to meet your special need.
#Person2#: And please let white color dominate.
#Person1#: OK! I've noted it down. And any others?
#Person2#: Oh! I've almost forgot the location was transferred to the A county in the east of the city.
#Person1#: I'll tell them.
#Person2#: Well, the most important thing is that our company demand the quality be exactly the same as the sample which you'll take from the office on the third floor.
#Person1#: Please feel assured that we'll abide by our promise. And we'll do everything we can to ensure delivery.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot. And I believe I'll have a good time working with you.
#Person1#: I think so. Bye!
#Person2#: Bye!
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#Person2# tells #Person1# about some special requirements of a project. #Person2# wants their building to be white color dominated and be the perfect match of advanced technology and attractiveness. #Person2# requires the quality be exactly the same as their sample.
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train_1158
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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.
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Tom wanted to show #Person2# a cabin, but their car got stuck in a ditch and they are stranded in the snowstorm. #Person2# suggests saving the car's energy to conserve the heat as long as possible so that they can survive.
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