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train_1159
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#Person1#: How would you describe your ideal job?
#Person2#: I think the job should make use of the professional experience I have obtained, and offer me opportunity for advancement.
#Person1#: Why do you think you might like to work for our company?
#Person2#: I feel my background and experience are a good fit for this position and I am very interested.What ' s more, your company is outstanding in this field.
#Person1#: What makes you think you would be a success in this position?
#Person2#: My graduate school training combined with my experience as an intern should qualify me for this particular job. I am sure I will be successful.
#Person1#: How do you know about this company?
#Person2#: Your company is very reputed in this city. I heard much praise to your company.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s ideal job and explains why #Person2# might like to work for #Person1#'s company and how #Person2# knows the company. #Person2# thinks #Person2# qualifies for the position and will be successful.
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train_1160
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#Person1#: Good morning. Craftsman Company. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, good morning. This is Mr. Suzuki from Video TV. May I speak to Mr. Johnson?
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but Mr. Johnson is out at the moment. Can I take a message?
#Person2#: Uh, yes, okay. Tell him John Suzuki called. That's S-U-Z-U-K-I.
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: From Video TV.
#Person1#: Yes, Video TV.
#Person2#: Tell him I telephoned. I'd like to see him about the videotapes. Can he call me this afternoon?
#Person1#: Yes, Of course. What's your telephone number?
#Person2#: It's, area code 413, 447-9626.
#Person1#: That is 413-447-9662?
#Person2#: No, that's 447-9626.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry, 447-9626.
#Person2#: Yes, that's right. Extension 162.
#Person1#: Extension 162. Okay, Mr. Suzuki. I'll give him the message.
#Person2#: Thank you. Good-bye.
#Person1#: Good-bye.
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Mr. Suzuki calls to see Mr. Johnson about some videotapes but Mr. Johnson is out. #Person1# will tell Mr. Johnson about the call.
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train_1161
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#Person1#: Can I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like a book about law.
#Person1#: Would you tell me the name of the book and the author?
#Person2#: Uh, the Origin of Law. And it's written by Professor Felix of Harvard.
#Person1#: I'm sorry. It's out of stock now. Could you come by again next week?
#Person2#: Next week? It is too late. I need it urgently.
#Person1#: Well, then, is it convenient to leave your phone number so that I can inform you as soon as we restock it?
#Person2#: No, thanks any way.
#Person1#: You're welcome.
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The book #Person2# urgently needs is out of stock. #Person1# will inform #Person2# as soon as it is restocked.
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train_1162
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#Person1#: Steven, what's the expense of moving house?
#Person2#: About 3 000 dollars.
#Person1#: It costs a lot of money. Hospital bills had already made deep in-roads into our savings. Do you think the rest of your salary will be enough to cover our daily expenses?
#Person2#: I am afraid not, darling. Our expenses are mounting.
#Person1#: We have to cut back on our shopping from now on.
#Person2#: Don't worry. Maybe I can find a part-time job to increase my income.
#Person1#: I hope so.
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#Person1# and Steven talk about their mounting expenses. Steve probably will find a part-time job to increase income.
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train_1163
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#Person1#: I think you should look over these figures again. There are some calculations that are a bit off.
#Person2#: I apologize. This should not have to be this way.
#Person1#: Apology is accepted. Try to do better next time.
#Person2#: Of course, I should have been more careful. I'm sorry.
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#Person2# apologizes to #Person1# for some miscalculations.
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train_1164
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#Person1#: Aren't you interested in watching the Olympics? There have been some excellent performances by athletes from all over the world.
#Person2#: I just don't find it very interesting.
#Person1#: I think it's wonderful to see people from all over the world taking part in such a great event.
#Person2#: I think that for a lot of people, it's just a way to try and show their country is better than other countries.
#Person1#: I think the Olympics help to promote world peace.
#Person2#: I'm not sure about that. We still have many wars in the world. I think that the idea behind the Olympics is a good one, but the reality is that during the Olympics countries compete. There's no real spirit of cooperation and people are usually not very friendly to each other.
#Person1#: You are so pessimistic! The Olympics is a great opportunity for athletes to demonstrate their speed, skill, agility and strength. Most people hope to see someone from their country win, but I think that they are just happy to see good performances by any athlete.
#Person2#: Well. I think that the most amazing performances are by athletes who participate in the Paralympics.
#Person1#: Now there we are in agreement!
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#Person1# thinks the Olympics help to promote world peace while #Person2# thinks there's no cooperation but competition behind the Olympics. However, they both agree that the Paralympics is amazing.
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train_1165
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#Person1#: What do you do in your spare time?
#Person2#: I have many hobbies. I like almost all kinds of sports and I also like to listen to classical music.
#Person1#: What kinds of sports do you like?
#Person2#: I like playing basketball. Basketball is a very exciting game because it keeps you alert and I also enjoy the team spirit of basketball.
#Person1#: Who is your favorite author?
#Person2#: I like the novels of Dickens very much. I've read almost all of them in Chinese translation.
#Person1#: Are you a music lover?
#Person2#: Yes, I like listening to Beethoven's works.
#Person1#: What kinds of films do you enjoy?
#Person2#: I like all kinds as long as they are exciting.
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#Person1# asks about #Person2#'s hobbies, including #Person2#'s favorite sports, favorite author, favorite music, and favorite films.
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train_1166
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#Person1#: What's the news on our website? How effective do you think it is from a marketing standpoint?
#Person2#: We've been able to survey and track some of the information of our website users through some cookie technology, and it's surprising to see the results.
#Person1#: What kinds of hits are we getting on our company's website?
#Person2#: From the numbers, it seems nearly half of the visitors who stumble onto our page pick up the link not from network browsers or search engines, but from our circular insert. That means our consumers are purposefully and actively seeking information about our products and services through the web format. Based on these findings, I am completely convinced the internet is the marketing power of the future!
#Person1#: You really think that many people turn to the internet to find product information. What about the old standbys of word mouth and print media?
#Person2#: Well, these mediums are still important. . . they aren't a thing of the past. . . But I think they might be less important now than in the past. The technology age has arrived!
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#Person2# tells #Person1# their consumers are purposefully and actively seeking information about their products and services online. #Person2# is convinced that the internet is the marketing power of the future.
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train_1167
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#Person1#: Hey Bobby. What's going on?
#Person2#: Just taking a smoke break.
#Person1#: I forgot my cigarette today. Do you have another one?
#Person2#: Sure. Here you go.
#Person1#: Thanks.
#Person2#: I didn't know you smoked.
#Person1#: Really? I've been smoking for over a year now.
#Person2#: Oh. You're new to smoking still. I've been smoking for 7 years.
#Person1#: You ever tried to quit?
#Person2#: Many times. I'm really addicted. It's harder to stop than you think.
#Person1#: Yeah. I tried to quit last month, and I thought it was going to be easy, but it turns out that I'm still smoking.
#Person2#: I highly recommend you quit soon. The longer you smoke, the harder it becomes to quit.
#Person1#: I think you're right. Aright. Gotta go to class. Thanks for the cigarette. I'll talk to you later.
#Person2#: No problem. I'll talk to you later.
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Bobby, a 7-year smoker, gives #Person1#, a new smoker, a cigarette, and advises #Person1# to quit smoking as soon as possible.
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train_1168
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#Person1#: Would you like to drink some coffee?
#Person2#: No, thanks. I have some trouble with my heart, my doctor recommend I to drink less.
#Person1#: Would you like to try some watermelon juice? It tastes good.
#Person2#: All right
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#Person2#'s doctor told #Person2# to drink less coffee, so #Person1# recommends watermelon juice.
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train_1169
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#Person1#: Hi, Celia! How was your trip to the United States?
#Person2#: It was terrific. I really enjoyed it.
#Person1#: Great. How long were you away?
#Person2#: I was there for about three weeks.
#Person1#: That's a long time! Was the weather OK?
#Person2#: Yes, most of the time. But it snowed a lot in Chicago.
#Person1#: So, what was the best thing about your trip?
#Person2#: Oh, that's difficult to say. But I guess I liked Nashville the best.
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Celia thinks her trip to the US was terrific. #Person1# asks about the details.
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train_1170
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#Person1#: Have we handed out all the water?
#Person2#: Yes. So what else to do now?
#Person1#: Nothing. The teacher said the only thing left was to get back all the disposable cups later.
#Person2#: I see. How do you like the game?
#Person1#: Terrific. There is one girl said, It is the best game I've ever watched.
#Person2#: Who do you think do better?
#Person1#: Clive was really outstanding. Not only he put on a big show himself, but also he inspired the whole team.
#Person2#: Exactly. He is unbelievable.
#Person1#: On the other hand, I think the other team won everyone's respect. The leader said they could have crumpled at the beginning, but they just carried on and never lost their cool.
#Person2#: They were really tough.
#Person1#: The thing I like most about them is that they did not play with a heavy heart even though at that time the odds seemed to be against them.
#Person2#: I can't agree more. Okay, time is up. Let's do the last thing.
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#Person1# thinks the game was terrific and speaks highly of Clive and the other team. #Person2# agrees. They have handed out all the water and will get back the disposable cups.
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train_1171
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#Person1#: We have mild wines and strong liquors. Which kind do you prefer?
#Person2#: I've no idea. I'd like to listen to your suggestion.
#Person1#: It's my pleasure. Actually, it's really hard to say as individual tastes are different. As for myself, I'd like to recommend gin and tonic.
#Person2#: Well, I'll try gin and tonic.
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#Person1# recommends gin and tonic to #Person2#. #Person2#'ll try them.
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train_1172
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#Person1#: hi, betty!
#Person2#: hi, Andy, how are you finding your new job?
#Person1#: pretty good. My colleagues seem alright. So far everything is great.
#Person2#: that's nice. What do they have you doing over there?
#Person1#: well, I work in the marketing department. The corporate culture is totally different from my last employer. Before, when I was assigned a task, I was totally on my own but here most of the work is don
#Person2#: that's really good. It's very important to feel like you are part of the team at work.
#Person1#: indeed. Team work is highly valued in this new company. I like our boss too. He is easy to get along with treats everybody with respect and appreciation. He's highly respected by all his employees.
#Person2#: that's great, that's good for a positive work environment and helps motivate employees. I wish my boss was like that.
#Person1#: true, take my former supervisor as an example. He was extremely controlling and overbearing. He always had to micromanage everything.
#Person2#: well, now you don't have to worry about that. This new place sounds really good.
#Person1#: yeah it is.
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Betty asks Andy about his new job in the market department. Andy thinks it's pretty good because he feels he is a part of the team at work and he likes his new boss.
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train_1173
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#Person1#: Welcome to our shop. It seems you are interested in this dress.
#Person2#: Yes. But I am afraid it is too thick to wear in summer.
#Person1#: That's no problem. It is made of linen, so you won't feel hot in it. I can assure you it is of superior quality. What is more, it is very popular with young women.
#Person2#: How much is it?
#Person1#: 88 Yuan.
#Person2#: OK, that is reasonable. I will take it.
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#Person2# spends 88 yuan buying a linen dress in #Person1#'s shop.
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train_1174
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#Person1#: Hi, Sir. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Hello, there. I'd like to know about Clean Collection. My company in the US is going to send me a cheque. It's for my wages, but I'm not too sure about how to cash it here.
#Person1#: Right. If the cheque is coming from the US, into a local currency account it will take 7 working days to clear.
#Person2#: Is there any way we can speed it up?
#Person1#: There is, actually. If you can get your company to apply for a cheque from a bank in Shanghai, that'll speed things up no end.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# it will take 7 working days to cash a cheque from the US, and it can be accelerated by applying for a check from a bank in Shanghai.
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train_1175
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#Person1#: Since China was open to the outside world, its trade forms have become much more flexible. One of these commonly used forms is co-production. Would you please do a bit explanation of it, Mr. Walker?
#Person2#: Well, under this arrangement two parties cooperate to manufacture a product or a category of products, for example, machine tools for export. Each party produces and supplies a part of the components and parts ; one party is a Chinese enterprise, the other, an overseas firm. Most probably, the foreign counterpart contributes technology and equipment, and sometimes, parts and components, while the Chinese enterprises factory building, labor and other resources to the cooperative production. They join hands and fulfill orders together by an agreement or a contract.
#Person1#: I suppose that the assembling of these components and parts, particularly the marketing of the finished products should take place in China.
#Person2#: Not necessarily. It depends on the contract stipulations. They may be marketed in the foreign country where the other party is located, or even in a third country.
#Person1#: I think the principle of co-production is to expand export trade. It's a reciprocal business, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, you are right. Either party is not well-equipped to produce the final products single-handedly, but they can enter into an agreement. In such case, each side contributes different resources to make the manufacture of a certain product or a category of products possible.
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#Person1# asks Mr. Walker to explain co-production, a commonly used trade form. Mr. Walker explains how it works and where it happens. #Person1# understands it as a reciprocal business.
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train_1176
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#Person1#: Besides salary what kind of allowance can I expect?
#Person2#: We have a kind of floating bonus on a yearly basis.
#Person1#: Can you elaborate it more concretely?
#Person2#: Yes. Floating bonus is the kind of bonus that is indeterminate in amount, such as quarterly bonus, bonus at the end of the year.
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#Person1# asks #Person2# to elaborate on the floating bonus.
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train_1177
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#Person1#: Professor, excuse me, but I need to leave early.
#Person2#: What seems to be the problem?
#Person1#: I am not feeling well.
#Person2#: What is bothering you?
#Person1#: I think I am beginning to have an asthma attack.
#Person2#: Would you like someone to walk you over to the Student Health Center?
#Person1#: No, I think that I should just go home because I have some medicine there.
#Person2#: Do you need a ride home?
#Person1#: I live in the dorms across the street, so I'll be OK.
#Person2#: OK, then, hope you feel better soon. Check your e-mail for missed assignments.
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#Person1# wants to leave early because #Person1# has an asthma attack. #Person2# agrees and reminds #Person1# of checking the email for missed assignments.
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train_1178
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#Person1#: Are you going to watch the Indy Five Hundred on TV this weekend?
#Person2#: I'm not really into race car driving.
#Person1#: You were when we were in high school. That, and baseball.
#Person2#: Yeah, well, times change. Look at you! You're a father of three kids now. You can't say that you haven't changed any.
#Person1#: True, but I still have to watch my baseball. The season's in full swing now.
#Person2#: I mean, I know spring training's over, but I'm just not into all that.
#Person1#: Hello? Is the real Taylor in there?
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#Person1# is surprised at Taylor whose hobbies have changed a lot since high school.
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train_1179
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#Person1#: I would like to buy one round trip plane ticket to Hong Kong, please.
#Person2#: For what days, madam?
#Person1#: Leaving on September 5th and returning to New York City on October 9th.
#Person2#: Do you prefer an aisle or a window seat?
#Person1#: I prefer to sit next to a window.
#Person2#: How would like to pay?
#Person1#: I have a Master Card.
#Person2#: I have booked you for one window seat on American airline flight No. 409. Have a good trip!
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#Person2# books a round trip plane ticket to Hong Kong for #Person1#.
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train_1180
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#Person1#: May I help you? Miss!
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to look at lipstick and eye shadow.
#Person1#: What color set do you prefer?
#Person2#: Well, brown.
#Person1#: We have a beautiful selection of eye shadows this fall. Look at the colors. Aren't they beautiful?
#Person2#: But they're purple. I prefer a brown set.
#Person1#: If you insist, I can show you the brown sets. I'll have to warn you that they're very ordinary, though.
#Person2#: Well, I'm not so sure. Most of my make-up is brown.
#Person1#: Why don't you wear purple eye shadow for a change? We also have lipstick to go with it.
#Person2#: Can I try it?
#Person1#: Sure. Are you wearing any make-up?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: Have a seat, please. Now, here is the mirror. How do you like it?
#Person2#: Not bad. Actually, it makes me look younger. I like it.
#Person1#: Try the lipstick as well. See, how fresh and charming you look.
#Person2#: You're right. I'll take them all.
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#Person2# prefers a brown set of eye shadows but #Person1# recommends a purple one. #Person2# buys the purple set and lipstick after trying them.
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train_1181
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#Person1#: It's Mrs. Bardot, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. But I'm afraid we haven't met before.
#Person1#: I'm Greg Wu, Head of Consultancy. I see that you'd like a credit check done for your company. Is that right?
#Person2#: Hello Greg. Yes, that's correct. You see, we have just acquired a new partner, the transaction is huge. It's to be signed next month, and we would really like to have some clearer information about them.
#Person1#: I see. So, it's not for your company, it's for the prospective partner?
#Person2#: That's right. I feel it's always better to go in with both eyes open, if you know what I mean.
#Person1#: I couldn't agree more. If you have the company details with you I can get on with that right away. Is there anything else that you need from us today?
#Person2#: The lady at the desk, Shelly I think, told me you offer many other consultancy services.
#Person1#: We do indeed. Such as making trade investments, financial consultancy, and of course the service you requested.
#Person2#: That's good to know. Thanks for your help today, I'll leave you with the details and you can get started.
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Mrs. Bardot needs to get a credit check for the prospective partner. Greg Wu, from a consultancy company, asks for the company details. Mrs. Bardot is also interested in other consultancy services.
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train_1182
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#Person1#: Good evening, sir. Are you Mr. Jim Stewart from the States?
#Person2#: Ah, yes, that's right.
#Person1#: Glad to meet you, Mr. Stewart. I'm the guide from Pacific Tour Agency. My name is Zhang Hua.
#Person2#: Hello, I was just looking for the guide.
#Person1#: I'm always at your service, sir. By the way, did you have a pleasant trip?
#Person2#: Not bad. But I've made too many flights these days. I could hardly remember how many take-offs and landings I've been through these three days. I think we all feel a bit tired.
#Person1#: Well, shall we go to the hotel right now? I've already made a reservation for you.
#Person2#: Wonderful. I'm eager to take a sauna as soon as possible.
#Person1#: So we must get you to the hotel as soon as possible. I hope to see you refreshed and revitalized tomorrow morning, as we are going to visit the Great Wall.
#Person2#: I am sure we will. Actually, we are looking forward to seeing the great wonder.
#Person1#: Come this way, please. The coach is waiting outside.
#Person2#: Fine, let's go.
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Zhang Hua will get Jim Stewart to the hotel to have a rest after too many flights. They are going to visit the Great Wall tomorrow.
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train_1183
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#Person1#: The portions here are man sized. We usually end up taking half of the meal home with us.
#Person2#: Everything looks so good. Is there anything in particular that you recommend?
#Person1#: Hey, sis. You know me, if I don't like everything on the menu, I don't go back to the restaurant!
#Person2#: So you're saying I can't go wrong with anything I order? In that case. . .
#Person1#: Wait, you love salmon, don't you? They have the best salmon pasta.
#Person2#: That sounds really good! Does it come with a soup?
#Person1#: Soup and bread and salad bar! I'm telling you, these people know how to keep you coming back!
#Person2#: I see what you mean!
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#Person1# likes everything on the menu of a restaurant and recommends salmon pasta with soup, bread, and salad bar to #Person2#.
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train_1184
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#Person1#: Didn't you write a paper about Albert Kahn last semester?
#Person2#: Yes, for my history of architecture class.
#Person1#: Oh, I am taking it now and I have to do some research on industrial architecture. I need to read up on Kahn's factories. So I would like to see what you wrote about them.
#Person2#: I don't think my paper will help; I focus on his classical design like Clements library and office buildings, but you are interested in the modern building he is famous for.
#Person1#: Yes he is best known for his factory, especially the auto plants in Detroit. He made a breakthrough in industrial design. You know before his time, factories were so cmp3ped and inefficient but his factory provide enough light and air and open space. So the cars could be assembled in one huge plant.
#Person2#: I remember reading that previously, factories had wooden frame and the heavy machinery made the buildings vibrate and there were fire hazards too. But when Kahn started to design auto plants around the turn of the century, reinforced concrete had just been invented. Talk about the breakthrough, not only were the buildings sturdy and fireproof but they were cheap to put up too!
#Person1#: You seem to know a lot of about his industrial career.
#Person2#: Actually even though I wrote about his other works, I did a lot of background reading. Let me see if I can dig up that paper for you. There were some books of articles included in my bibliography that you might want to look up at the library.
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#Person1# wants to see #Person2#'s paper about Albert Kahn. #Person2# doesn't think #Person2#'s paper will help because it has a different focus from #Person1#'s paper but then changes #Person2#'s mind because the bibliography may be useful to #Person1#.
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train_1185
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#Person1#: Good morning, Sir. How can I help you?
#Person2#: I wonder if you could tell me some information about active holidays.
#Person1#: Active holidays, Sir? Can you tell me exactly what you mean, please?
#Person2#: Well, you see, when I go on a holiday, I like to get plenty of exercise. I don't like staying around and doing nothing. I gut enough of that in my office. What I mean to say is I'm the sort of man who enjoys swimming, water skiing, that sort of thing. I like anything to do with water and I don't mind roughing it. I've always been used to looking after myself. When I was in the army, I used to get up at five every morning just to see the sunrise.
#Person1#: Yes, Sir, very interesting. Um... active holidays, let me see. Oh, yes, what about skin diving, Sir? We can offer you a fortnight off the coast of Cornwall, all--including one week skin diving and one week shark-fishing with the local fishermen. It's a very good bargain.
#Person2#: Shark-fishing? I don't think I fancy shark-fishing. Is there any chance of getting a bit of sailing in that part of Cornwall?
#Person1#: We don't do any sailing holidays, Sir. They are mostly organized by the sailing schools. But rowing, canoeing, yes. Are you fond of rowing, Sir?
#Person2#: Well, I did a lot of rowing when I was at university, but I'm a bit out of practice these days. I don't think I've handled a pair of oars since I went boating on the Thames ten years ago. No, I don't think I'd like to spend my holiday rowing.
#Person1#: Try looking through some of these brochures, Sir, and see if there's anything that attracts you.
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#Person2# wants to have an active holiday and explains that he wants to get plenty of exercises. #Person1# recommends some activities but #Person2# isn't interested. #Person1# gives #Person2# some brochures to see if there's anything attractive.
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train_1186
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#Person1#: Operator, connect me with the cashier please. Miss, I want to check out. Will you please have the bill ready for me? I'll come down in a few minutes.
#Person2#: OK. Sir, I'll bill you right away.
#Person1#: Operator, sorry to bother you again. Will you please send me a porter to carry my luggage downstairs?
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#Person1# will check out and needs a porter to carry luggage.
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train_1187
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#Person1#: Hey. What's this on Facebook? It says ... Are you getting married?
#Person2#: Yeah. Didn't you know that?
#Person1#: No. Why didn't you tell me about it? It says you're getting married next week.
#Person2#: Yeah, and I'm bringing her over to mom's house tomorrow. You'll love Jasmine.
#Person1#: Jasmine?
#Person2#: Yeah. Here's her picture on Facebook.
#Person1#: Oh. Wow.
#Person2#: What? What do you mean?
#Person1#: Dad is not going to be impressed.
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: She's got, like a lot her tattoos and a nose ring, and uh, I'm sorry. The family is going to be really surprised.
#Person2#: Ah, she's so, well, so sensitive and caring.
#Person1#: Um, well ....
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: Have ... have you taken any marriage prep classes?
#Person2#: Ah, who needs that anyway? I know all about women.
#Person1#: Yeah. Right, like .... What have you had? Like ten girlfriends in the last six months?
#Person2#: Well, that's different!
#Person1#: Uh, listen. Obviously, you need to improve your communication skills, and the best thing at this point .... if you're really set on marrying Jamie...
#Person2#: Jasmine ...
#Person1#: Okay, I'm sorry, Jasmine, anyway, um, you really should take a marriage prep class.
#Person2#: What? What you are talking about? I know all about love and romance.
#Person1#: Uh. Right ....
#Person2#: What? What do you mean?
#Person1#: Look. Okay. It's more than that. What do you know about, say, personal finance?
#Person2#: Well, you know ...
#Person1#: I mean, how are you going to manage your money together? Are you going to have a joint bank account? Whose salary is going to pay the bills?
#Person2#: Ah, no problem. No problem. We have that figured out. My paycheck is going to be automatically transfered to her overseas bank account.
#Person1#: Oh.
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: Uh, where exactly is this account? What's the name of the bank?
#Person2#: Ah, I don't know. Jasmine's going to take care of that.
#Person1#: Oh, boy. Right. Um, well, what about children? Are you guys going to have any kids?
#Person2#: Well, I want a large family, so eight kids would be just about right.
#Person1#: Wow! What does Jasmine say about that?
#Person2#: Ah, well, she doesn't want any kids, but I'll change her mind once we get married.
#Person1#: Right.
#Person2#: No problem.
#Person1#: Okay, what about housework? How are you going to handle that?
#Person2#: Well, Jasmine won't mind doing it.
#Person1#: Did she said that?
#Person2#: Well, not exactly. We've been just so busy planning out our honeymoon, that we just haven't worked out, you know, these small details.
#Person1#: Great! You know what? By the time you learn her last name, I think things are going to be over between the two of you.
#Person2#: No, you just want and see.
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#Person2# is going to marry Jasmine but #Person1# hasn't heard about that. #Person1# suggests #Person2# take marriage prep classes and finds that #Person2# hasn't really figured out how to manage the money, how many children to have, and how to handle the housework with Jasmine and thinks their marriage will not succeed, but #Person2# is confident about himself and the marriage.
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#Person1#: Hi, Nice to see you again!
#Person2#: Hi! I haven't seen you for quite a long time. What are you doing these days?
#Person1#: I'm taking a country music course.
#Person2#: Oh, really? How interesting! What are you learning from the course?
#Person1#: A lot of things, you know, such as the history of country music, singing, and how to play a guitar.
#Person2#: That's great. Well, talking about country music reminds me of a famous singer, John Denver. Have you ever heard of him?
#Person1#: Sure. His song 'Country reads take me home' is popular both in the USA and in China.
#Person2#: Yes, that's true. Did you hear the had news about him?
#Person1#: what was it?
#Person2#: He had an accident while flying his plane alone, and he was killed.
#Person1#: That's a big loss for country music.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# is taking a country music course. They then talk about a famous singer and his flying accident.
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train_1189
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#Person1#: Well, madam, the first and the most important thing I have to tell you is that there is really nothing seriously wrong with you, physically that is. The analyst's report shows that basically you are very fit.
#Person2#: So, why is it that I'm always so nervous... tense... ready to jump on anybody-my husband, children, and colleagues?
#Person1#: I think your condition has a lot to do with your habits.
#Person2#: Habits?
#Person1#: Yes... now tell me, madam, you smoke, don't you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm afraid I do, doctor.
#Person1#: And, very heavily, I imagine.
#Person2#: Yes, quite heavily.
#Person1#: What do you eat normally?
#Person2#: I'm a good eater. Yes, I'd say I'm a good eater. But usually, I don't eat breakfast.
#Person1#: That's bad for your health. I think you should get up early and have breakfast. And, another question, do you get up early?
#Person2#: No, I usually get up at 9:00 a. m. I get up late because I go to bed too late. I stay up late watching TV till the midnight.
#Person1#: What sport do you usually do?
#Person2#: I don't like sports. But sometimes I play cards with some friends, that may be my sport.
#Person1#: I think, madam, for your health, you'd better change your way of life.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# that she is physically fit and her conditions have a lot to do with her habits, like smoking heavily, eating no breakfast, staying up late, etc. #Person1# suggests that she should change her way of life.
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train_1190
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#Person1#: Come to my office, Billy. Look at your messy hair. This is the third time you have been late for class within this week. And every time you went in, you disturbed the teacher's class.
#Person2#: Sorry, Miss. I didn't mean to do that, but it was my alarm clock that didn't wake me up.
#Person1#: That is not a proper excuse. You could set it ahead of the exact time so that you could have got up earlier and not have been late.
#Person2#: I did that, but it seemed useless when I found the batteries had run out after I woke up this morning. I rushed to school and luckily, my neighbour Mr. Green gave me a hand and took me to school with his car.
#Person1#: So you could have made it. But you were still late for class.
#Person2#: The thing is, when I got off, I found I had left my bag in his car. And it was too late to get it back when I realized that. I went straight to the nearest shop and gave him a call. I waited for five minutes before Mr. Green drove back.
#Person1#: Finally, he gave you your bag and you came to the classroom and you were already 15 minutes late for class at that time. Is that all?
#Person2#: Miss, you seem to know the entire story. May I go back to class now? Otherwise I will be late for the following class.
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Billy explains why he was late for class to #Person1#. His alarm clock didn't work this morning. His neighbor gave him a ride but he left his bag in the car, so he went to the nearest shop to call his neighbor and waited for the bag.
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train_1191
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#Person1#: Sometimes I think television is too biased. None of them are completely objective.
#Person2#: That's unavoidable, but think, How wuuld you keep up to date without television?
#Person1#: Newspapers or the radio I guess. I just wish TV was more objective.
#Person2#: Look, you can still learn a lot from watching television, you just need to be smart when you're watching. Filter the information and decide if you believe what you are hearing or not.
#Person1#: The internet's a lot worse.
#Person2#: Really? Why?
#Person1#: There's no one moderating it. Anyone around the world can put information onto the net for anyone else to see. The information on the internet is mostly unsubstantiated and you can never know who has written it, or why. A lot of people get conned online.
#Person2#: Again, you need to think carefully. If you don't trust others online, have nothing to do with them.
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#Person1# thinks television is too biased and the internet is even worse. #Person2# thinks #Person1# needs to filter the information.
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train_1192
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#Person1#: Have you heard the big news?
#Person2#: What big news?
#Person1#: Olivia and Nicholas are engaged! He proposed to her last night at a fancy restaurant.
#Person2#: I didn't even know they were dating! .
#Person1#: After Nicholas' ex-girlfriend cheated on him, they realized that they had a great friendship and that maybe they were meant to be with each other.
#Person2#: They really are perfect for each other. I can't think of a better-matched couple than them!
#Person1#: I heard that they are planning to have an extravagant wedding ceremony in a church with a reception in an expensive restaurant on the lake.
#Person2#: Have they asked anyone to be in the wedding party yet?
#Person1#: I think Nicholas asked Jack to be his best man and Olivia asked Kaitlyn to be her maid of honour. They both have big families, so their siblings will be the bridesmaids and groomsmen.
#Person2#: It sounds like they've done a lot of planning in a very short time. Have they decided where they are going to go for their honeymoon?
#Person1#: I haven't heard where they will go yet, but I bet you they will go to a beach somewhere; you know how they both love surfing.
#Person2#: You know, most people find it difficult to find their soul mate, but they've made it seem extremely easy!
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#Person1# tells #Person2# Olivia and Nicholas are engaged. #Person2# thinks they are a perfect match. They talk about the couple's plans for the wedding ceremony and the honeymoon.
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train_1193
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#Person1#: Don't be too sad. If you really think that you have no feeling with him, then, in my opinion, getting divorced maybe is the best way to solve the problem.
#Person2#: I know clearly at the bottom of my heart. I just can't set my mind at rest because of the child. She's little. She cannot understand us and accept such truth.
#Person1#: Yeah, child is the matter. Don't tell Jenny the truth, only tell her the white lie. When she grows up, you find the suitable opportunity to tell her.
#Person2#: I see. OK.
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#Person1# suggests #Person2# get divorced if #Person2# has no feeling with a man and tell their daughter the white lie.
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train_1194
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#Person1#: I will take the coat. Do you receive checks?
#Person2#: Yes, of course.
#Person1#: Here you are. Please give me a receipt.
#Person2#: Sorry, sir, you have to pay in the check-out counter. It's there.
#Person1#: OK, please wrap it for me first.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# to pay for a coat by check at the check-out counter.
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train_1195
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#Person1#: Dalian is a beautiful city. Do you agree?
#Person2#: I suppose I do.
#Person1#: The climate here is pleasant.
#Person2#: You said it.
#Person1#: This city is really comfortable to live in.
#Person2#: It sure is.
#Person1#: No other city can match it. It's heaven.
#Person2#: Well, if you live in other cities as long as enough, you will love them just as much.
#Person1#: Maybe.
#Person2#: That's for sure.
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#Person2# thinks #Person1# loves Dalian because #Person1# has lived there long enough.
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train_1196
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#Person1#: Excuse me,I'd like to buy a guitar.Could you recommend one?
#Person2#: Sure.Do you want an acoustic one or an electric one?
#Person1#: An acoustic one.
#Person2#: Are you looking to get a steel-string or a classical?
#Person1#: What's the difference?
#Person2#: Well,a classical guitar has nylon strings and its neck is bigger than a steel-string guitar's.It's best suited for finger picking .A steel-string is best for playing chords.
#Person1#: I'm mainly interested in learning to play rhythm guitar.
#Person2#: In that case,I'd suggest a steel-string guitar.The best one we have is the Ovation.
#Person1#: This one's a little too expensive for me.I'd prefer something cheaper for now.When I've learned to play ,I might get a better one.
#Person2#: In that case,how about this one?It's inexpensive but it's still well made and easy to play.
#Person1#: Hmm.All right,I'll take it,and this book on how to play the guitar as well.
#Person2#: You should also get a couple of guitar picks.
#Person1#: Oh,right.Thanks for your help.
#Person2#: Don't mention it.
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#Person1# wants to buy an inexpensive acoustic guitar to play rhythm guitar. #Person2# recommends a steel-string guitar. #Person1# will take it, together with a book and guitar picks.
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train_1197
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#Person1#: Hello, Bill. Nice to see you again. I heard you went into hospital for a few days. I hope everything is OK.
#Person2#: Yes, fine. I was really nervous just before I had the operation, but strangely enough, the operation was over when I woke up.
#Person1#: It must have really hurt afterward.
#Person2#: Well, the nurse gave me plenty of pain killers, but it did feel uncomfortable. I wasn't permitted to eat anything for 48 hours. That was the worst thing.
#Person1#: I bet you are ready for a nice big steak when you got out of hospital.
#Person2#: I certainly was. However, the doctor gave me a list of food I couldn't eat for another 72 hours. And steak was on the list.
#Person1#: Did they take good care of you in the hospital?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. The nurses were very kind. Though they were strict about what I could drink, in the end, I just drank water and nothing else. How I wish to drink some beer now!
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#Person1# asks about Bill's operation. Bill did feel uncomfortable after it. He got many restrictions on eating and drinking but the nurses took good care of him.
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train_1198
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#Person1#: Hi, Mary, you are in Boston, too. I remember you are admitted to Washington University. And are you meeting someone at the airport?
#Person2#: Glad to meet you here, Bob. I am meeting my parents. You are paying a visit to your grandparents?
#Person1#: Right, have you graduated from the university?
#Person2#: No, I will graduate next year. My sister Carol will get married this weekend, so I come here to attend her wedding.
#Person1#: How time flies! I haven't seen her for years.
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Bob meets Mary in Boston. Bob comes to visit his grandparents, while Mary comes to attend Carol's wedding.
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train_1199
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#Person1#: What's your problem? You seem to have been thinking of something.
#Person2#: I was thinking of the test tomorrow. I'm afraid I can't pass this time.
#Person1#: Cheer up. You've been working pretty hard these days, there's no doubt that you'll pass.
#Person2#: Actually, I'm just worried about the pressure, I always feel nervous as soon as I enter.
#Person1#: Try to relax, with the help of deep breathing. You can remove the pressure gradually. Take your time when you start to work. You'll feel much better in this way.
#Person2#: Thanks for your kind advice. You seem to be fully prepared for the test don't you?
#Person1#: I don't wait until tests come. If you work hard regularly, you are always ready for tests.
#Person2#: Nice talking with you. Have a good day.
#Person1#: You too, and good luck tomorrow.
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#Person2# is worried about the test tomorrow and the pressure, while #Person1# seems to be ready for the test and gives #Person2# suggestions on relieving pressure.
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train_1200
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#Person1#: Only 2 months to go, so what are you going to do after graduating from college?
#Person2#: My uncle has a company. He'll give me a job. I want to gain some work experience there.
#Person1#: How long do you plan to work there?
#Person2#: Just one year. Then I'll look for another job.
#Person1#: Why won't you just worked for your uncle?
#Person2#: Because I want to go to London and work there. You know the competition is very fierce there. With some work experience, I can find a job there more easily. So what's your plan?
#Person1#: I'll find a job in this city and work here for one year. Then I'll go back to college to get my degree in business.
#Person2#: Are you interested in working for my uncle?
#Person1#: Thanks. But I've applied for 3 jobs.
#Person2#: Have you got any replies?
#Person1#: Yes, 2 of them have offered me a position.
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#Person2# will work for #Person2#'s uncle for one year to gain work experience and look for another job in London. #Person1# will work for one year and go back to college.
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train_1201
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#Person1#: Dad, you love me, don't you?
#Person2#: Of course I do. Why do you ask? What's on your mind?
#Person1#: Well I saw this great offer for a free cellphone here in the newspaper and...
#Person2#: Free? Nothing's ever free.
#Person1#: Well, the phone is free after a $50 Mail in rebate.
#Person2#: Ah, so that's the catch, and why do you need a cellphone anyway?
#Person1#: That all my friends have one and I can use it to call you in case the car breaks down.
#Person2#: Oh, I don't know, there are always so many fees.
#Person1#: But the monthly charge for this service is only $29.99 with one thousand free weekday minutes nationwide and unlimited weekend minutes, plus unlimited anytime minutes for anyone using the same service.
#Person2#: I don't know.
#Person1#: And you can run over the extra minutes, so the next month instead of just losing them. What do you think of that?
#Person2#: Yes, but what are the terms of the service agreement?
#Person1#: It's only for 6 months.
#Person2#: But what if you cancel early?
#Person1#: Umm there's a cancellation fee of $200, but with...
#Person2#: 200 bucks?
#Person1#: Yeah, but you won't have to worry about me while I'm driving the new car.
#Person2#: New car? What new car?
#Person1#: The new car you'll need to buy so I can use the cellphone. I mean, what's it gonna look like if I'm using a cellphone in our old lemon.
#Person2#: Teenagers. What do they think of next?
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#Person1# asks #Person2# for a cellphone and explains the charges and the service agreement. #Person1# also wants a new car to go with the cellphone. #Person2# can't imagine what #Person1# as a teenager will think of next.
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train_1202
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#Person1#: Hi, Mr. Matthew. This is Susan Millers speaking from Chicago. Now we'd like to place an order with you.
#Person2#: Oh, very glad to hear that. When can you send your purchase order?
#Person1#: We will send it as soon as possible. We hope you can hurry on the order.
#Person2#: No problem. But I'll have to check another purchase order, which is to be finished this Friday. Now I'm in Shanghai on business. Anyway, I'll let you know when I come back, and then we can sign a contract.
#Person1#: Thanks.
#Person2#: Well, I'm afraid we can't send the products until after the Christmas Holidays. We will begin our holiday in New York next Tuesday and our company will be closed for 2 weeks.
#Person1#: That's alright. We'll try to have a meeting for the details of the order and send it to you this Thursday. I hope you tell your market manager about it.
#Person2#: OK. Once we get our purchase order, we will begin preparing your bookings.
#Person1#: Thanks. We need the products in one month.
#Person2#: Fine.
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Susan Millers wants to place an order with Mr. Matthew and needs the products in one month. Mr. Matthew will sign the contract after he comes back from a business trip. Susan will send the details to Mr. Matthew this Thursday.
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train_1203
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#Person1#: I'd like to do some shopping, but I was told London is an expensive place to live.
#Person2#: That's not completely true. If you shop in the right places, you can live cheaply. Here is a market list. You can buy all kinds of things in these markets had a low price.
#Person1#: That's great.
#Person2#: Let's see East Street Market sells cheap food and clothes. It's open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
#Person1#: Yes, but how can I get there?
#Person2#: By underground. You can get off at the Castle station. Now look at the Leather Lane market. That's a good central London market for food and clothes. It's open at lunch times from Monday to Friday. It's near Chancery Lane station.
#Person1#: What about Brixton market?
#Person2#: It has a wide variety of vegetables from all over the world. It opens from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm everyday.
#Person1#: Oh, it's close to Brookston station, very near my place. Great! It's very convenient. I like it.
#Person2#: That's good. And here is the Karman Height market. It's a good place for buying presents. It opens on Sunday only.
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#Person1# wants to do some shopping but thinks London is an expensive place to live. #Person2# gives #Person1# a list of markets where things are cheap and tells #Person1# how to get to the markets.
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train_1204
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#Person1#: Did you lock the doors?
#Person2#: All except the back door. I left that open for Tim. He took the dog for a walk.
#Person1#: Well, I'm going on to bed. I'm beat.
#Person2#: Okay. I'm going to stay up a while. I've got to go over the household budget. We're a little overspent this month.
#Person1#: Please tell Tim to close the door to the basement. I don't want the dog down there tonight.
#Person2#: Okay. Good night. See you at breakfast.
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#Person1# asked #Person2# to lock doors before bed. #Person2# left one open for Tim.
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train_1205
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#Person1#: Put all baggage on the conveyor belt. Walk through the detector age one at a time, please.
#Person2#: Excuse me, ma'ma. Could you walk back through the doorway again, please?
#Person1#: What for?
#Person2#: Airport security. Could you empty your pockets over here, please?
#Person1#: Really? I'm in a hurry. All right.
#Person2#: Ah, a set of keys.
#Person1#: I'm embarrassed! I forgot completely about them. I'm terribly sorry.
#Person2#: That's all right. Enjoy your flight.
#Person1#: Thank you.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# to do airport security again because #Person1# forgets to empty #Person1#'s pockets.
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train_1206
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#Person1#: There are so many eating utensils on the table. Which ones do I use first?
#Person2#: Use them from the outside in.
#Person1#: I see. A set for appetizers and another for the main course.
#Person2#: Right. We do the same thing at home. Don't you remember?
#Person1#: Oh yeah. The big napkin goes on my lap.
#Person2#: Let's look at our menus.
#Person1#: Cindy, help me order because I'm still not very familiar with American cooking.
#Person2#: Well, we order appetizers first and then entrees.
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Cindy tells #Person1# about the manners of eating and ordering American food.
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train_1207
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#Person1#: That's all the general information of our company. I think you already have good knowledge about our company.
#Person2#: Yes, I have an overall understanding.
#Person1#: When we have the final results, we will call you.
#Person2#: Then when will I get a reply at the latest?
#Person1#: If you pass the interview, the personnel department will inform you within two weeks.
#Person2#: But if I don't pass, will you call me?
#Person1#: I'm sorry we won't. You can wait for two weeks. If you don't get a telephone call, it means that you weren't successful.
#Person2#: Then do I have the chance to get this job?
#Person1#: I'm sorry but I can't make the final decision myself, and I have to discuss it with other interviewers.
#Person2#: I know. No matter what the result will be, I have learned a lot from our conversation.
#Person1#: Your mentality is very good and that's great.
#Person2#: Thanks for giving me the opportunity of this interview.
#Person1#: My pleasure.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# the company will inform the interview result in two weeks by phone, or #Person2# fails. Though #Person1# cannot make the final decision alone, #Person1# appreciates #Person2#'s mentality.
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train_1208
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#Person1#: Do you get the news that our company is trying to find out new tactics to test us?
#Person2#: I know something about it. Our company often organizes all kinds of lectures to improve our professional skills.
#Person1#: It takes most of our weekends to listen to these boring lectures, so I can not bear it anymore. It is said that they think out some tests to check our management skills.
#Person2#: Is that true?
#Person1#: Definitely!
#Person2#: If that information is exact, I guess our company is willing to promote someone.
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#Person1# is bored with the company's lectures. #Person2# thinks that the lectures indicate the company's willingness to promote someone.
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train_1209
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#Person1#: Why didn't you call me last night?
#Person2#: Because I went out.
#Person1#: Why didn't you phone me from a callboy?
#Person2#: I didn't have any change.
#Person1#: Tell me why you didn't come to see me tonight then.
#Person2#: I don't like all your questions. That's why.
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#Person1# asks why #Person2# didn't call #Person1#, which annoys #Person2#.
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train_1210
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#Person1#: I like to open up a savings account please.
#Person2#: O. K. We offer a few different kinds.
#Person1#: I want the one with the highest interest rate.
#Person2#: That would be our Saver's Plus account.
#Person1#: 4. 5 %, that's good. How much money do I have to keep in it to get that rate?
#Person2#: You have to maintain a balance of $ 10, 000 in the account or the rate drops to 3 %.
#Person1#: All right. I'll open one of those.
#Person2#: Just fill out these forms, and I'll be with you in one second.
#Person1#: Thanks.
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#Person2# helps #Person1# to open a Saver's Plus account with the interest rate of 4.5% and the requirement of 10000 deposits.
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train_1211
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#Person1#: I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it's that time of year again. Have you got your performance evaluations finished yet?
#Person2#: Oh no! Evaluations! You can tell that's not my favorite job ; I haven't even started yet. When is the deadline for turning in thecompleted forms?
#Person1#: Well, you do still have three weeks. But remember the employee must sign them, too. Filling them in is nothing - it's meetingwith the employees that takes so much time.
#Person2#: I never know how to rate the employees'work. Of course attendance and productivity are easy, I just look at the sales figures.
#Person1#: So it's the subjective criteria like team building and colleague support that you find hard?
#Person2#: Exactly! Attitude. . . how do you rate attitude?
#Person1#: I suggest letting each employee fill out his or her own evaluation for those items. Then, based on their self - assessment, you can add your comments. It's a great starting point for discussion
#Person2#: Great idea. And after all, that's the whole point of an evaluation. I almost can't wait to give it a try.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# to finish employee performance evaluations in three weeks. #Person2# feels the subjective criteria hard and #Person2# advises #Person1# to start with employees' self-assessments.
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train_1212
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#Person1#: Do you like cooking?
#Person2#: Yes. I like cooking very much. I got this hobby when I was 12 years sold.
#Person1#: Why do you like it?
#Person2#: I have no idea. I like cooking by myself. I like to taste delicious food.
#Person1#: That's wonderful!
#Person2#: And I love trying new recipes, which I usually test with my friends. You can come, too.
#Person1#: Really? I hope I can have a chance to taste it. Don't forget to tell me.
#Person2#: Certainly.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# likes cooking and trying new recipes. #Person2# invites #Person1# for tasting.
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train_1213
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#Person1#: I'm reading an interesting report on Mars.
#Person2#: Oh, what does it say? Does it say water could still exist under the surface of Mars?
#Person1#: Absolutely! It says there is water on Mars buried beneath the surface. It's just a matter of how deep it is.
#Person2#: Then could the soil on Mars somehow be fertile enough to grow simple plants?
#Person1#: The soil would need quite a bit of fertilizer to grow anything. And it would need to be protected from the UV radiation.
#Person2#: Actually, we are doing a project in school that involves landing a ship and staying on Mars for an extended period of time. Does NASA have any type of portable habitats that could be used to stay on the planet?
#Person1#: I'm not sure NASA has built any portable habitats for extended stays on Mars, but they have looked at various designs.
#Person2#: One of the most exciting things about Mars is that there could have bean life on it. What are your personal opinions on the life on Mars theory?
#Person1#: Well, I'm not really an expert in this area, but my understanding is that anything is possible. It's just that it is so hard to determine what went on 4. 5 billion years ago.
#Person2#: But maybe there is a chance of gradually improving the surface and atmosphere of Mars so it may be inhabitable by humans.
#Person1#: I'm skeptical. Mars is made of rocks containing silicon, iron, and various minerals. It also has an atmosphere of carbon dioxide. It is so different from what we have on earth, you know.
#Person2#: I'd still like to hope that some day we could set up a human colony there.
#Person1#: But there are still other big problems we need to solve such as prolonged weightlessness, food storage, and a series of physiological effects.
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#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the existence of water, the quality of soils, the presence of life, and the possibility of humans living on Mars.
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train_1214
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#Person1#: you look better today. How did your test go?
#Person2#: much better than it did yesterday.
#Person1#: did you pass?
#Person2#: I not only passed my test, but I aced it! I'm so happy!
#Person1#: you should be. You worked really hard last night preparing for it.
#Person2#: thanks for helping me with it. If you hadn't encouraged me to do my best, I wouldn't have ever been able to pass.
#Person1#: you don't have to thank me. It's just a part of my job as your counsellor.
#Person2#: did you always do well at school?
#Person1#: no, in fact, I was terrible at taking exams.
#Person2#: really?
#Person1#: sure, but my teachers always encouraged me to do the best that I could and that helped me a lot. When are your final exams?
#Person2#: I'll get my finals in two months.
#Person1#: when do you plan on studying for those exams?
#Person2#: most students just cram the night forehead.
#Person1#: do you think that's a good idea?
#Person2#: no, I think I should study a little bit at a time, starting a few weeks before the exam.
#Person1#: that sounds like a good idea. What are you going to do if you have any questions while you're studying?
#Person2#: I'll go and talk to my professor or a learning support assistant.
#Person1#: it sounds like you've learned something useful this year!
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#Person1# helps #Person2# pass and ace #Person1#'s test. #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# will prepare the final in advance and look for help when having questions.
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train_1215
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#Person1#: What are the seasons like in your city?
#Person2#: Summers is hot and usually lasts a long time. Winters are short, but cold, wet, and windy. I love the summers in my city, but I hate the wintertime.
#Person1#: Does it ever rain in summer?
#Person2#: We usually get a big thunderstorm every two weeks, but apart from that, summers are dry. Thunderstorms make the air fresh again, so most people don't mind then.
#Person1#: What are spring and autumn like?
#Person2#: I like spring because flowers bloom and trees grow leaves again. In spring, the weather is very changeable-sometimes cold, sometimes warm. It's usually windy with some rain. Autumn is usually sunny an
#Person1#: Well, I live in the southern hemisphere, so our summertime is your wintertime, and vice versa. We get some rain in every season, but most is in winter. In winter, it sometimes gets cold, but our wine
#Person2#: Do you usually go on a summer holiday?
#Person1#: No, I don't. I go on a winter holiday instead. I go somewhere warm.
#Person2#: I usually go on holiday during the spring or the autumn. I try to go somewhere where the weather is more reliable than in my city.
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#Person2# describes the summers with thunderstorms and the changeable springs with bloomings in #Person2#'s city. #Person1# lives in the southern hemisphere and goes somewhere warm on a winter holiday. #Person2# goes somewhere with reliable weather during the spring or the autumn.
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train_1216
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#Person1#: Hi, Nancy. How are you doing?
#Person2#: Hi, Tom. Want a cup of coffee?
#Person1#: Not right now. I've got to get another car and my old one is blown up.
#Person2#: Oh, hey, did you look in the classified ads?
#Person1#: You mean used car?
#Person2#: No, Ah. . . single sellers.
#Person1#: Well, yeah, but I'd be getting somebody else's problem.
#Person2#: Uh huh. How about a used car? They've got good ones now.
#Person1#: It's the same kind of deal though, you know, you never know what you're going to get.
#Person2#: Oh, hey, how about a new car? They've got easy loans now. You'd feel so good driving a new car.
#Person1#: Let's look at them all. Have you got a paper there?
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Tom tells Nancy about Tom's broken car. Tom decides to buy a new car instead of a single seller or used car.
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train_1217
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#Person1#: And lots of Dear Abby sob stories. . .
#Person2#: Hey! I learn a lot from the psychologists who give advice in those columns!
#Person1#: No wonder you're such a wacko. . .
#Person2#: Whatever. . . Smell! Perfume samples!
#Person1#: Nice. Hey, I like the layout of this page. . .
#Person2#: You mean, you like the pictures of the beautiful models. . . Hello?
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#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the contents of the columns.
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train_1218
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#Person1#: Hello, Is this EYE computers?
#Person2#: Yeas, It is. Sewen Jes speaking. How can I help?
#Person1#: Actually, I'm calling to complain about your service. The computer I bought last week is faulty.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that, sir. What exactly is problem?
#Person1#: Well, easily, It doesn't work. It doesn't even start probably.
#Person2#: Oh, dear! I'll do whatever I can.
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#Person1# calls Sewen Jes about the faulty computer #Person1# bought last week.
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train_1219
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#Person1#: It's very kind of you to show me around.
#Person2#: Not at all. What would you like to see first?
#Person1#: I really don't know.
#Person2#: Let's walk around the lake first, shall we?
#Person1#: Yes, that would be lovely.
#Person2#: Have you been here before?
#Person1#: No, it's the first time I've been here.
#Person2#: I will take you to Li River after walking around here.
#Person1#: That's wonderful! I have heard the scene of Li River is beautiful!
#Person2#: Yes, you'll be in a different world there.
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#Person2# decides to show #Person1# the lakes and the Li River.
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train_1220
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#Person1#: Hello, how are you today. Here for your six month check-up?
#Person2#: I'm fine, Dr. Beecham. Yes, just a cleaning and check-up today.
#Person1#: Oh, fine. Let's take a look.
#Person2#: She probed my teeth and checked my gums.
#Person2#: Well, it looks like you have a cavity and your crown is loose. We need to fill that cavity before it gets any worse and the crown needs to be refitted. Make an appointment for next week and I'll take care of them.
#Person2#: Okay, I'll do that, but my crown was just put on last year. Will my dental insurance cover the work?
#Person1#: Since you had that done here, we'll take care of it. There won't be a charge. And, your insurance should cover the work on the cavity. Now, I'm going to have the hygienist do your cleaning and I'll see you soon for the other work.
#Person2#: Thanks, doctor.
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Dr. Beecham checks #Person1#'s teeth and will fill the cavity and refit the crown. #Person1#'s insurance will cover the work on the cavity. Dr. Beecham won't charge for the crown.
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train_1221
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#Person1#: Hello, this is Peter Dixon from NEZ news radio. May I speak to Mr. Wilson please?
#Person2#: Yes, speaking.
#Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Wilson. I'm calling to confirm the date of the next interview program.
#Person2#: Hold on a minute please. I'll have my assistant check that part.
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Peter Dixon calls Mr. Wilson to confirm the interview.
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train_1222
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#Person1#: You look really wiped out.
#Person2#: I had meetings back to back all morning. Then the printer broke in the middle of putting together the Six Soap presentation, and the phone rang off the hook from the minute I walked into the office.
#Person1#: Not a good day, I hate to tell you that Mr. Emory wants to see the designs for the Polish Paste Ad tomorrow morning.
#Person2#: I can't believe it! I guess I'll be here until ten again tonight!
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#Person2# is busy but #Person1# tells #Person2# about one more task asked by Mr. Emory.
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train_1223
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#Person1#: Happy New Year, Bill.
#Person2#: Happy New Year, Steven.
#Person1#: Do you have any plans for the New Year holiday?
#Person2#: My whole family are going to Hainan for visiting. What about you?
#Person1#: How happy you are! I have to stay at home to prepare my final exam.
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Bill and Steven talk about their new year plan.
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train_1224
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#Person1#: Welcome. What can I do for you this morning?
#Person2#: I'm here on holiday and I don't have a local debit card. Is it possible to withdraw money on my Visa credit card here?
#Person1#: Well, welcome to our country. I trust you are having a pleasant stay?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. It's amazing here. I don't think I ever want to go home again!
#Person1#: That's the opinion of most people. Do you have your passport with you? I'll need to see that and you'll need to fill in this withdrawal form.
#Person2#: Fine. Here you go.
#Person1#: How much would you like to withdraw?
#Person2#: Is it OK to withdraw USD?
#Person1#: That's fine.
#Person2#: OK, 200 USD, please.
#Person1#: Here's your money, your card and your passport. Please double check the amount for me.
#Person2#: Perfect. Thanks!
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#Person1# helps #Person2# withdraw 200 USD from #Person2#'s visa credit card.
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train_1225
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#Person1#: Good morning, Madam. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I'd like to withdraw 35, 000 RMB from my Corporate Account.
#Person1#: Do you have an appointment?
#Person2#: Yes, my name is Ms. Jane Reeve, R-E-E-V-E.
#Person1#: Ah, yes, Ms. Reeve. I have all of your information here. Do you have the cash cheque?
#Person2#: Here you go.
#Person1#: I'm sorry Ms. Reeve, it says 45, 000 RMB here.
#Person2#: Oh, how silly of me. Can we correct it here?
#Person1#: I'm sorry, we cannot make corrections on these. You'll have to bring another one with the correct amount, I'm afraid.
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#Person1# tells Jane Reeve to bring the cash cheque with the correct information to withdraw from the corporate account.
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train_1226
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#Person1#: Excuse me. Could you help me?
#Person2#: Certainly. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I'm looking for a leather belt for my husband.
#Person2#: Do you know what size he wears?
#Person1#: Size 36. . . I think.
#Person2#: And what color would you like?
#Person1#: Dark brown, if you have it.
#Person2#: Okay. Let's see. . . a size 36 dark brown leather belt. Oh, yes. Her e we are. Do you think your husband will like this one?
#Person1#: Yes. I'm sure he will. I'll take it.
#Person2#: Will this be cash or charge?
#Person1#: Do you take Master Card?
#Person2#: No, I'm afraid not. We only accept our own store credit card.
#Person1#: Oh. In that case, I'll pay cash.
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#Person2# helps #Person1# buys a dark brown leather belt with a size of 36 for #Person1#'s husband by cash.
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train_1227
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#Person1#: Could you give me something for the pain? I couldn't get to sleep until 3 o'clock this morning.
#Person2#: Aspirin is the strongest medicine I can give you.
#Person1#: That isn't strong enough, and I don't have to meet my doctor until next week.
#Person2#: Who is your doctor?
#Person1#: Dr. Hilary.
#Person2#: Doesn't he have his office on the corner?
#Person1#: Yes, he does.
#Person2#: Are you a regular patient?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: Oh. Then I can call him if you like. Dr. Hilary will give me a pain treatment over the phone.
#Person1#: I'd appreciate that very much. Do you think that he'll still be in his office?
#Person2#: Sure. It's only 4:30. He should be there until five.
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#Person2# decides to call Dr.Hilary to find a stronger pain treatment over the phone for #Person1#.
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train_1228
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#Person1#: Well, hello everyone, and welcome to today's show. And joining me today is my daughter, Ashley, who has had to endure my cooking experiments over the years. Are we ready, Ashley? [Ready to eat.] No, let's wait for a few minutes. We'll get to that. But as you know, my faithful listeners, I starting cooking and baking almost 30 years ago when my grandmother taught me in her humble kitchen. In fact, she taught almost me everything I know, and I've never attended cooking classes [You should have ...] Wait, wait, wait ... I know my daughter's going to mention to you faithful listeners that recently as I was helping the kids prepare for our kitchen for chicken meal, I forgot to take the chicken out of the oven, burned the bird to a crisp, and we ended up ordering pizza for dinner.
#Person2#: We had to use the fire extinguisher.
#Person1#: But that's another story. So, anyway, today I'd like to share with you our favorite ... at least my favorite ... chocolate chip cookie recipe. Now, before you switch the TV channel, I know what you are thinking. 'Another fattening cookie recipe.' But wait. What makes this recipe great is that it offers a wonderful low-fat, low-calorie, low-cholesterol dessert for the entire family.
#Person2#: We still like the fat though.
#Person1#: Well, I know we do. But let's see. We have all the ingredients, so we can start by mixing all of the ingredients, the sugars, the flour, the egg whites, the low-fat butter, vanilla, baking soda, and a pinch of salt in a large mixing bowl. Then, we add the mini chocolate chips. Now, my kids would like me to add the big ones but we start with the mini-chocolate chips. And don't forget to preheat the oven to 350 degrees (Fahrenheit). And finally, when the cookies are done, take them out of the oven, remove them from the cookie sheet, and let them cool before their fingers get into them. Did I forget anything?
#Person2#: Yeah, if you have college-age kids, be sure to make a few extra batches they can take back to school for their roommates. And don't forget the kids still at home.
#Person1#: Oh, well yeah. We can't do that. We can't forget them. And unfortunately, by the time your kids get the cookies, you, the cook, will be left with a single cookie - your instant diet plan for you - and a dirty kitchen. So, that's all for today. On next week's show, we will be showing you how to feed hungry teenagers on a budget without having to sell the family car. Until then.
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#Person1# and #Person1#'s daughter, Ashley, introduce #Person1#'s childhood experience with #Person1#'s grandmother, the experience of a failed chicken meal, and a healthy chocolate chip cookie recipe.
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train_1229
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#Person1#: Oh, I'm exhausted.
#Person2#: Why are you so tired? What did you do today?
#Person1#: There were so many things to do.
#Person2#: Did you do all those things all yourself?
#Person1#: Oh, yes. I had to. I had to check the new products. I had to hold the meeting with the department managers. I had to listen to their reports and give my comments. That's my job, you know.
#Person2#: Well, it sounds like you really had to do all those things. But you shouldn't work too hard. Do you know what you should do at the moment?
#Person1#: What?
#Person2#: Take some time off.
#Person1#: Go on holiday?
#Person2#: To relax yourself. How about having a trip this weekend?
#Person1#: And to have a picnic?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Great!
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#Person2# advises #Person1# to have a picnic on the weekend to be free from exhausting work.
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train_1230
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#Person1#: I'm afraid I must be going now.
#Person2#: Must you? It's still early.
#Person1#: I'm afraid I really must. I have to meet a midnight plane.
#Person2#: In that case, we can't keep you.
#Person1#: Well, thank you very much for a pleasant evening.
#Person2#: Thank you for coming. You must come again.
#Person1#: Thank you. I will. Good-bye.
#Person2#: Good-bye. I wish you a very good journey home.
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#Person1# says farewell to #Person2# to meet a midnight plane.
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train_1231
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#Person1#: I'm really exhausted, Mary. But I don't want to miss the Hollywood movie that comes on at 11.
#Person2#: If I were you, I'd skip it. We both have to get up early tomorrow. And anyway I've heard it's not as exciting as advertised.
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Mary advises #Person1# to skip the movie tonight.
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train_1232
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#Person1#: 7286712
#Person2#: Hello, Susan's speaking, may I speak to Judy please?
#Person1#: I'm afraid she is not here at the moment. I am her brother, shall I take a massage?
#Person2#: Yes, you see, Judy and I plan to play table tennis tomorrow, but my cousin has broken my bat, I think Judy has an extra one, so please ask her to bring it for me.
#Person1#: So, Susan called, her table tennis bat broke, hope Judy bring an extra one.
#Person2#: Yes, thank you, er.... One more thing, I lent her a book a couple of weeks ago, I think she has probably forgotten it all together, could you possibly ask her to bring along that book as well.
#Person1#: Ok, bring along Susan's book.
#Person2#: Thank you very much!
#Person1#: Bye!
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Judy's brother takes a message for Susan. Susan wants Judy to bring an extra table tennis bat and Susan's book.
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train_1233
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#Person1#: Veronica! Veronica! Veronica! Are you OK?
#Person2#: Steven! What's going on! Who were those guys? I didn't know you have a gun! What's going on!
#Person1#: I will come clean as soon as we get to safety, OK? For now, you have to trust me, please! I would never do anything to hurt you.
#Person2#: Steven, I. . .
#Person1#: I haven't been completely honest with you Veronica, I'm sorry. I'm not a fireman. I'm not even from the United States. I'm a spy for the Indian government.
#Person2#: What? Why didn't you tell me before? What are you doing here?
#Person1#: When I was a young boy, I used to play cricket my father back in my hometown of Hyderabad. It was a peaceful town, and my father was a renowned chemist. One day, he was approached by members of the CIA, claiming that my father had made the discovery of the millennium in his small lab back at the university where he taught bio-chemistry. I never saw him again. I vowed to discover the whereabouts of my father and consequently joined the Indian Intelligence Bureau.
#Person2#: What does that have to do with those men shooting at us? Most importantly, why did you lie to me!
#Person1#: I'm sorry, I wasn't supposed to meet you. I wasn't supposed to fall in love with you, but you have to believe me when I tell you that what I feel for you is real.
#Person2#: I can't believe this! Why are all these things happening to me! I can't take it anymore! Let me out of the car!
#Person1#: Veronica, wait!
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During a gunfight, Steven tells Veronica the truth that Steven is a spy of the Indian government, aiming to discover his father's whereabouts but falling in love with Veronica. Veronica can't take this and wants to leave him.
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train_1234
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#Person1#: I was told my friend Joe was speaking ill of me. That's a real let-down.
#Person2#: I don't think Joe has done such a thing. Don't believe things in haste.
#Person1#: Maybe I should go and ask him whether it's true.
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#Person1# and #Person2# talk about a friend, Joe.
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train_1235
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#Person1#: Can you help me figure out how to use this vending machine?
#Person2#: Yes, I would be happy to help. What do you want to buy?
#Person1#: I want to buy that candy.
#Person2#: OK. So this machine will make change if you need it. Do you have your dollars ready?
#Person1#: Yeah, so far, so good.
#Person2#: Next, you feed your dollars into the machine in the slot. Make sure they are smooth.
#Person1#: Yeah, I already knew that.
#Person2#: I'm sure you know that if the dollar gets stuck, you might have to re-feed it.
#Person1#: OK, let's move on!
#Person2#: Now you just make your selection and pray. If nothing comes out, try again or call the number on the side of the machine.
#Person1#: I hope it works!
#Person2#: Well, good luck!
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#Person2# teaches #Person1# how to use a vending machine to buy candy.
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train_1236
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#Person1#: I like the Honda Accord you showed me before. I think it's more practical for my needs.
#Person2#: Alright, sir. You are making a good choice. Honda has made a lot of design improvements in the new Accord.
#Person1#: What does it come with standard?
#Person2#: On all our new cars, the standards includeair conditioning, anti-lock brakes, air bags, and an AM/FM stereo with a CD player. But on the Accord, there is another standard item as well. The Accord com
#Person1#: Cruise control? I don't like that.
#Person2#: Why not, sir?
#Person1#: I think it's dangerous. What if I can't turn it off?
#Person2#: Well, sir, I know some of our customers are concerned about cruise control. But Honda has never had a single cruise control malfunction that led to an accident.
#Person1#: I wish it didn't have cruise control. My wife doesn't like it either.
#Person2#: You know, sir, you don't have to use it. You can turn it on or off. If you don't want to use it, you just never turn it on.
#Person1#: I suppose. And what about the sunroof? Is that standard?
#Person2#: No, the sunroof is optional, sir.
#Person1#: I see. Another important question is the time I can get this car. I need a new car rather soon.
#Person2#: Well, I can say that the new models will be here in August. If you order one now, we will have it for you in August.
#Person1#: That's good enough, I think. What colors does the new Accord come in?
#Person2#: We have this new model in red, white, black, or silver. These are the standard colors. Of course you could specially order from various other colors too.
#Person1#: My brother has last year's Accord. And his car is a kind of soft purple color mixed with silver. I really like that color. I wonder if I can get that color on my Accord.
#Person2#: I know the color you mean. Is this it, sir?
#Person1#: Yes, I think that's it. Can I get that on the Accord?
#Person2#: Yes, you can. That color is very popular with Honda buyers. So we've kept it available.
#Person1#: Well, I think I want to order the new Accord then. It looks like an excellent car.
#Person2#: You have made a good choice, sir. I drive an Accord myself. They are very solidly built machines, very reliable.
#Person1#: Yes, I know. I think Honda is the most reliable car on the road. I would never change to anything else. The Honda I have now almost never has service problems. It runs smooth as silk.
#Person2#: Alright, sir. I will get the paperwork ready for you. Just a moment.
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#Person2# introduces the Honda Accord car with standards including air conditioning, anti-lock brakes, airbags, AM/FM stereo, and cruise control to #Person1#. #Person2# persuades #Person1# to accept cruise control. #Person1# decides to buy the new model with a soft purple mixed with silver color.
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train_1237
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#Person1#: I met a girl in elevator this morning. She works in a company upstairs. She said she envied the casual way we dress for work. She complained about the dress rule in her company. It requires everyone to wear formal clothes from Monday to Friday.
#Person2#: Well, I was wondering where those people with professional attire come from. Now, I know the answer.
#Person1#: You know, in a sense, a suits and ties are compulsory for male employees even in July, and no jewelry allowed for most of the female employees. Even the reasonable male leaf is returning the rule, isn't that strict?
#Person2#: To some extent, it is. Anyway, whether they like it or not, they do give people a very good impression.
#Person1#: But it is unjust to judge a book by its cover. If they're not happy or comfortable with their clothes, they can be less productive.
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#Person1# complains about the strict dressing code that the company upstairs has because the comfortable clothes lead to less productivity. #Person2# thinks professional attire makes a good impression.
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train_1238
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#Person1#: Do you like cooking?
#Person2#: Yes , I do it a lot. but I don't like doing dishes. what about you, do you like cooking and then cleaning up afterwards?
#Person1#: To be honest, I don't really like doing either one , I can't cook and I hate cleaning.
#Person2#: Suppose you have to do one of the two, which do you prefer?
#Person1#: I would rather do the dishes than cook.
#Person2#: I prefer the absent. the way I see it , to do the dishes is boring.
#Person1#: let's make a deal.
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: I'm going to buy some vegetable and you cook.
#Person2#: Will you do the dishes after the meal?
#Person1#: Fair enough!
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#Person1# and #Person2# make a deal that #Person1# will do the dishes and #Person2# will cook.
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train_1239
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#Person1#: Would you like to drink some coffee?
#Person2#: No, thanks. I have some trouble with my heart, my doctor recommend I to drink less.
#Person1#: Would you like to try some watermelon juice? It tastes good.
#Person2#: All right
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#Person1# help #Person2# order drinks.
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train_1240
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#Person1#: Morning, Mary. I haven't seen you in a long time. What's up?
#Person2#: Oh, I took up a new hobby.
#Person1#: So you don't travel a lot now?
#Person2#: No, Frank. I'm much more interestcd in collecting stamps now.
#Person1#: It's certainly a popular hobby. I know a lot of people love stamps.
#Person2#: It certainly is. It's so much fun.
#Person1#: I believe collecting stamps has something similar to traveling right?
#Person2#: Absolutely. Through all kinds of stamps I am able to learn about the world.
#Person1#: Well, every stamp has a story to tell.
#Person2#: You're right. And I also meet many new friends while collecting stamps.
#Person1#: Good.
#Person2#: Sometimes we even spend hours discussing our collcctions.
#Person1#: There's a lot to share when you have a common interest.
#Person2#: Yes, it's really amazing. I got to go now. I'm meeting with some other collectors.
#Person1#: Ok, good luck. See you
#Person2#: See you, Frank.
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Mary tells Frank that she likes collecting stamps instead of traveling. Mary learns about the world by collecting stamps.
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train_1241
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#Person1#: Bruce, I think it's time to go and meet Pam at the airport.
#Person2#: Oh no, we have no need to hurry. There's plenty of time. It's only 8:30. There won't be much traffic at this time of night.
#Person1#: You never know. And I think your watch must be slow. I make it 8:40 and you'll have to stop for gas. I'd rather get there too early than too late.
#Person2#: It'll take her a while to get her luggage.
#Person1#: Oh, come on, Bruce. It's time to leave. We can always have coffee at the airport. Anyway, I like watching people at the airport.
#Person2#: I'd rather see the end of the football match, but never mind. We better go.
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#Person1# persuades Bruce to leave early to meet Pam at the airport.
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train_1242
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#Person1#: Which season do you like the most?
#Person2#: I like summer the most. But at the same time I hate it. I like summer because it's warm. I don't mind the heat and I like the longer days so I can do more activities like swimming, bicycling and many other outdoor activities. I usually take a short vacation during the summer so I always look forward to that. However, the part about summer I hate the most is during the rainy season. When it gets hot along with the rain and the wind, it gets terrible.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# likes summer for the outdoor activities, but hates it for the rain and wind.
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train_1243
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#Person1#: I think my purse was stolen sir.
#Person2#: Do you have any reason to believe that your purse was stolen?
#Person1#: Oh yes, I left it on the table 20 minutes ago and then I went to the restroom. But when I came back 15 minutes ago it was gone.
#Person2#: Are you sure you left your purse on the table?
#Person1#: Of course sir, I plan to pay the bill before I went to the restroom.
#Person2#: Is this your purse? We found it in the restroom.
#Person1#: Oh, yes it is. I must have left it there and I totally forgot. Sorry.
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#Person1# thinks #Person1# loses #Person1#'s purse but #Person2# finds the purse in the restroom.
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train_1244
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#Person1#: My boss told me never to go to work again.
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: I don't know. When he told me that, I was very sad and surprised.
#Person2#: Do you often go to work late?
#Person1#: Yes, I often do.
#Person2#: Do you work hard?
#Person1#: Well, it's hard to say. It depends.
#Person2#: Are you good at the computer?
#Person1#: No, I don't know how to use it.
#Person2#: Then I know the reason. You didn't use your time well and you don't learn new things.
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#Person2# thinks #Person1# loses the job because #Person1# doesn't utilize the time and learn new things.
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train_1245
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#Person1#: Hello, Mike, it's Carrie in here. I've just been reading a paper and I find a job advertised on it will be perfect for you.
#Person2#: Oh, what's the job?
#Person1#: They want a marketing manager. Isn't that the kind of thing you're looking for?
#Person2#: Yes. Does it say what the job involves?
#Person1#: The main thing seems to be that you'll be in charge of sales planning.
#Person2#: Well, what sort of people are they looking for? I suppose they want me to have an MBA.
#Person1#: There's nothing about that. But it does say that they're looking for someone who can speak foreign languages. Well, that's OK for you, because you've lived abroad and you can speak German, don't you?
#Person2#: Yes, and Spanish, too. When do the applications have to be completed?
#Person1#: The third of July is the closing date. So you have exactly a month to complete. Do you want me to email you the advert, so you can see it yourself?
#Person2#: Yes, that'll be great.
#Person1#: OK, I'll do that now.
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Carrie tells Mike about a job opportunity for a marketing manager position which requires someone speaking foreign languages. The application is due in a month.
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train_1246
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#Person1#: Can you believe that I've been here almost a whole term, and you're the only friend I've made?
#Person2#: No, how can that be?
#Person1#: I don't know, you know me better than anyone else here at school. I thought maybe you could give me some advice.
#Person2#: Sure, um, do you belong to any clubs or organizations? That's the best way to meet people.
#Person1#: No, I don't have a lot of time to go to meetings.
#Person2#: Neither do I, but, I do play school sports. It's just a group that meets regularly to play basketball. Of course, there are lots of other teams. You could join a football team or baseball, volleyball. Just go over to the Sports Center and sign up.
#Person1#: I'd like to do that, but I don't want to take time away from my studies.
#Person2#: Well, then why don't you join a study group? That way you won't feel like you're wasting time and besides, the people you meet will be serious students, so maybe they would be better friends for you anyway.
#Person1#: This sounds good.
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#Person2# advises #Person1# to join some clubs, organizations, sports teams, or study groups to make new friends. #Person2# decides to join a study group to focus on studies.
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train_1247
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#Person1#: Excuse me sir, I'm a stranger here and have lost my way.
#Person2#: Where do you want to go?
#Person1#: I want to return to my hotel, the New York Hotel.
#Person2#: Go straight along this road, then go over the bridge and turn right at the book shop. You'll find your hotel.
#Person1#: Thank you, by the way, can you direct me to the Central Park?
#Person2#: Oh, it's so far from here, you can take the subway.
#Person1#: How long will it take me if I walk there?
#Person2#: It might take you 3/4 of an hour.
#Person1#: Well, where is the subway station?
#Person2#: You just turn left, and walk 3 blocks and you'll find it.
#Person1#: Where should I get off?
#Person2#: Get off at forty fifth street.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# the directions to the New York Hotel, Central Park, and the subway station.
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train_1248
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#Person1#: How do you eat sushi, Mister Nakamura?
#Person2#: I usually use chopsticks but some people prefer just using hands.
#Person1#: You can eat with your hands at the restaurant?
#Person2#: Yeah, it's totally acceptable in the traditional sushi restaurant.
#Person1#: Hmm, interesting. So do I just eat it straight?
#Person2#: Well, I like to eat it straight and enjoy the natural flavor of the fish, but you can always go with wasabi.
#Person1#: Wasabi? What's wasabi?
#Person2#: Wasabi is a sauce, which gives sushi a spicy flavor.
#Person1#: Oh, you mean the green stuff, which always makes my tears come out?
#Person2#: Correct. Some restaurants actually give you wasabi along with your sushi dish so that you can control the hotness.
#Person1#: That's considerate. You've really taught me so much about Japanese culture. Thank you, Mister Nakamura.
#Person2#: Don't mention it. We should help each other since we work in the same company now.
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Mr. Nakamura helps #Person1# learn about the way to eat sushi and the use of wasabi because they work in the same company.
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train_1249
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#Person1#: Cambridge Theatre box office.
#Person2#: Have you got any tickets left for Romeo and Juliet for this Saturday.
#Person1#: Which performance? 5:00 PM or 8:30 PM?
#Person2#: 8:30 PM, please.
#Person1#: We have tickets at 5 pounds, 6 pounds and 8 pounds.
#Person2#: I'd like to reserve 2 seats at 6 pounds each, please.
#Person1#: Alright, that's two tickets at 6 pounds, Saturday, 8:30 PM performance. What's your name?
#Person2#: Bishop, Henry Bishop.
#Person1#: Thank you. You'll be able to collect the tickets before 3:00 o'clock PM on Saturday right?
#Person2#: Yes, of course, thank you. Bye.
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Henry Bishop calls the Cambridge Theatre box office to book two 6-pounds tickets for Romeo and Juliet on this Saturday.
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train_1250
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#Person1#: Good afternoon. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I ' m here to see Joanna Stevens. I have an appointment at four.
#Person1#: Certainly, may I take your name? I ' ll let her know you ' Ve arrived.
#Person2#: Sure, it ' s Josh O ' Neil.
#Person1#: Ms. Stevens will be with you momentarily. Can I offer you something to drink?
#Person2#: Yes, a coffee would be nice, thank you.
#Person1#: Here you are. Ms. Stevens is ready for you now. I ' ll show you to her office, right this way.
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Josh O'Neil comes to see Joanna Stevens. #Person2# serves him with coffee and leads him to Joanna's office.
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train_1251
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#Person1#: I think it's time for me to meet my admirer and make him face the music.
#Person2#: You do? How are you going to contact him?
#Person1#: I'm leaving him a message taped to my computer screen.
#Person2#: What does it say? Do you think he'll see it?
#Person1#: He'll see it. It says, I like sweets. Meet me at two thirty in the parking lot.
#Person2#: Can I spy on you guys from the window?
#Person1#: No. But I'll fill you in later. Right now I have to find Vince.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# is going to meet an admirer after leaving a message on the computer screen.
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train_1252
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#Person1#: Excuse me, could you help me pick out a lotion?
#Person2#: Sure, what is the problem?
#Person1#: I got poison oak while hiking, and I need something to help me with the itching.
#Person2#: I can suggest a product called Techne that comes in a lotion or cream.
#Person1#: Which do you prefer?
#Person2#: Hikers tell me that the cream is best because it stays on longer.
#Person1#: Is there anything else I can do to help with the itching?
#Person2#: You can take an antihistamine.
#Person1#: Thank you so much for all of the information.
#Person2#: You are welcome. Please feel free to ask me a question any time you need help.
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#Person1# got poison oak and wants a lotion. #Person2# recommends Techne and advises #Person1# to take an antihistamine to help with the itching.
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train_1253
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#Person1#: Hello, I scheduled an appointment with Dr. Smith, and I can ' t make it on that day.
#Person2#: What day was your appointment on?
#Person1#: My appointment was on Monday.
#Person2#: What time had you chosen?
#Person1#: It was for 10
#Person2#: I am looking at your appointment right now. What day would you prefer?
#Person1#: I would prefer next Thursday.
#Person2#: What time would be best for you?
#Person1#: I want to come in at 2
#Person2#: I am writing you down for that time. We look forward to seeing you.
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#Person1# asks #Person2# to reschedule #Person1#'s appointment with Dr. Smith.
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train_1254
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#Person1#: Joe, how are you doing?
#Person2#: I am great! How about you, Mary? How are you?
#Person1#: I am doing great! Thank you for asking, Joe.
#Person2#: I was wondering if you want to go see a movie with me tonight?
#Person1#: I need to stay home tonight and finish my term paper.
#Person2#: OK. What about going to the movies on Friday night?
#Person1#: What were you planning on seeing?
#Person2#: I was thinking about seeing that one about the rapist serial killer.
#Person1#: How about ' The Secret Life of Bees '?
#Person2#: That's a chick flick!
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Joe invites Mary to see a movie on Friday night but they haven't reached an agreement on what to see.
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train_1255
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#Person1#: How silly of you to jump out of the window!
#Person2#: But that was the first thing that came into my mind when I heard the shout earthquake!
#Person1#: Why not use staircases? The terror was not so violent at that time.
#Person2#: That would be too late.
#Person1#: Maybe the situation is too urgent.
#Person2#: Yes, I think I should have jumped in any case.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# the situation was too urgent that #Person2# has to jump out of the window.
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train_1256
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#Person1#: What's the problem, Nada? You look down in the dumps.
#Person2#: I don't know. My life is a big mess. Everything is so complicated.
#Person1#: come on, nothing can be that bad.
#Person2#: but promise me, you'll keep it a secret.
#Person1#: ok, I promise. So what's troubling you so much?
#Person2#: I've fallen in love with my boss.
#Person1#: really? Is he married?
#Person2#: no, of course not. He is still single.
#Person1#: then what's your problem?
#Person2#: I try to keep it to myself. But there is a lot of gossip about us.
#Person1#: oh, I see. Office romance tends to be the subject of gossip.
#Person2#: worse still, he is trying to avoid me these days.
#Person1#: office romance is very tricky.
#Person2#: it gives me a lot of pressure and I feel depressed.
#Person1#: cheer up, Nada. You'll be fine.
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Nada tells #Person1# she's upset because she has fallen in love with her boss which causes gossips and she finds her boss is trying to avoid her. #Person1# comforts Nada.
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train_1257
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#Person1#: Oh, I am not sure I even want to look at this house!
#Person2#: It is a bit of a fixer-upper. Let's take a look inside.
#Person1#: It doesn't look much better inside this place.
#Person2#: You know, with a little elbow grease and paint, you could spruce it up a bit.
#Person1#: There are hardly any windows in here, and that makes it really gloomy.
#Person2#: Let's go check out the kitchen. The printout says that it is quite large.
#Person1#: Look at those broken tile countertops and the peeling wallpaper.
#Person2#: Maybe the master suite has some redeeming qualities. Follow me, please.
#Person1#: What's that smell?
#Person2#: Perhaps we should move on to the next listing.
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#Person2# leads #Person1# to see a house, but the house is gloomy and shabby, so they decide to see another house.
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train_1258
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#Person1#: You're home late today, David. How was school?
#Person2#: Not bad. There's a new English teacher.
#Person1#: Oh, what's she like?
#Person2#: She is beautiful.
#Person1#: Is she old or young?
#Person2#: She is quite young and her hair is blond.
#Person1#: Is she strict?
#Person2#: Not really. Her eyes are blue.
#Person1#: Can she speak Chinese?
#Person2#: Not much. She is very tall and slim.
#Person1#: David, stop dreaming. It's time to do your homework.
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David tells #Person1# about his new English teacher and pays special attention to her beautiful appearance.
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