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train_1259
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#Person1#: We can't wait any longer. . .
#Person2#: I'm terribly sorry to be so late. I had an article. . .
#Person1#: You'll knock yourself out the way you've worked. Why don't you slow down?
#Person2#: I can't afford to.
#Person1#: All right. Now that everybody's here. Shall we be getting started? Miss Lin, are you ready?
#Person2#: Yes, thanks. Before I start, I'd like to thank Professor Smith for all his help in giving me unlimited access to his research materials.
#Person1#: Excuse me, Miss Lin. Would you mind speaking up, please? I can't hear you very well.
#Person2#: Sorry, I'll try to speak louder.
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Miss Lin is late because she had an article. Then Miss Lin starts her speaking and #Person1# asks her to speak up.
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train_1260
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#Person1#: What kind of note are you taking there. That looks like doodle to me.
#Person2#: It's picture association of the concept that the professor taught today.
#Person1#: Does that actually work for you?
#Person2#: I don't really know for sure yet. I'll tell you after the test on Friday.
#Person1#: I like to use shorthand note taking.
#Person2#: I was told once that the more time you spend writing, the less you are paying attention and so you miss stuff.
#Person1#: Hmm. I never thought about it that way.
#Person2#: One time I tried just listening, no notes, no pictures. I think I really learned more that day.
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#Person1# thinks #Person2#'s note looks like a doodle and #Person1# likes to use shorthand note-taking. #Person2# believes it's better to spend less time writing.
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train_1261
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#Person1#: David, what do you want to do after graduation?
#Person2#: I suppose I should choose one from the'Best Career List', to be a public officer, what do you think?
#Person1#: That sounds like a hot job, right? But in my opinion, you ought not to choose one career from that so-called list, and you need to take your interests, values, and skills into account.
#Person2#: It beats me! I never thought about it before and maybe I thought finding a career is a simple thing.
#Person1#: You'd better ask for suggestions from a career counselor, and then make a decision.
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David supposes he will be a public officer. #Person1# advises him to ask for suggestions from a career counselor.
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train_1262
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#Person1#: Is that your phone?
#Person2#: yes, it's my new business phone. Do you like it?
#Person1#: it's very impressive. Can you use the Internet on your phone?
#Person2#: yes, it's got wireless Internet access.
#Person1#: that's really convenient. Does it have the Bluetooth?
#Person2#: yes, but I don't really use it that often. Have you ever used it?
#Person1#: no, but I think it'd be really great for people like you who are always on the go.
#Person2#: yes, I guess I should try to use it.
#Person1#: does it have a camera?
#Person2#: of course it does. Doesn't every new phone include a camera these days?
#Person1#: I guess so. Would you mind if I checked my email quickly? I'm supposed to be getting an important email this evening from a client.
#Person2#: sure. Here you go.
#Person1#: have you checked your voicemail recently?
#Person2#: no, why?
#Person1#: I think this icon means that you have a voicemail message.
#Person2#: oh, yeah. Probably. I don't really know how to use this phone yet.
#Person1#: do you want to listen to your messages first?
#Person2#: no, it's ok. Check your email first ; I'll check my unbox later.
#Person1#: I'm surprised you don't use more of the features on your phone.
#Person2#: I'm surprised you know so much about it. Where's your phone?
#Person1#: it quit working last week and I haven't had a chance to buy a new one yet.
#Person2#: how have you been living without a cell phone for a week? hasn't it been driving you carry being without a phone?
#Person1#: it's not that bad. It kind of feels like I'm on vacation, not having to answer my phone all the time!
#Person2#: let's go shopping. You can't depend on public phones in this day and age!
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#Person2# has a new business phone with multiple features. #Person1# borrows it to check #Person1#'s email and finds #Person2# has a voicemail message. #Person2# is surprised that #Person1# knows so much about the phone. #Person1#'s phone quit working and #Person2# suggests going to buy a new one.
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train_1263
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#Person1#: What are you doing to your house?
#Person2#: We're redecorating our living room.
#Person1#: What are you going to do to it?
#Person2#: First, we're going to change the curtains, then we're going to paint the walls.
#Person1#: What colour are you going to paint them?
#Person2#: Pale yellow.
#Person1#: What else are you going to do?
#Person2#: We're going to put in some new furniture.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# how they will redecorate the living room.
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train_1264
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#Person1#: Excuse me, which one is of the highest quality here?
#Person2#: This one. It is of the best quality and excellently tailored as well. You may try it on.
#Person1#: That is nice. But I don't quite like the collar.
#Person2#: The collar? It is just the collar that is popular with young people in Shanghai.
#Person1#: I don't care what others wear. How much is it?
#Person2#: 250 Yuan.
#Person1#: Really? Too expensive. I don't think I can afford it.
#Person2#: But it is really worthwhile.
#Person1#: OK, anyway, let me have it.
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Thank you.
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#Person1# doesn't like the collar of a product and thinks it's too expensive but sill buys it according to #Person2#'s suggestions.
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train_1265
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#Person1#: Hi! Someone has reported a fault on one of your copiers.
#Person2#: That's right. I'm glad you're here. It hasn't been working properly for the last few days.
#Person1#: When was it serviced?
#Person2#: Just a couple of weeks ago. It's usually very reliable.
#Person1#: What's actually wrong with it?
#Person2#: Well, it's making a strange noise when we try to change paper trays.
#Person1#: I'm sure it's nothing serious, probably just a minor fault. I'll have a look at it.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# a copier hasn't been working properly for days. #Person1# will have a look at it.
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train_1266
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#Person1#: I'm quite upset! I want a new room and a refund for tonight.
#Person2#: Forgive me, sir, I haven't been told what the problem is.
#Person1#: I'm about to be swept away by millions of cockroaches!
#Person2#: My apologies, sir. We'll transfer you to a new room at once and give you a full refund.
#Person1#: Thank you. I didn't want to have to take this to court.
#Person2#: Sir, we never want a guest to stay here mad or unhappy.
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#Person1# complains about the cockroaches. #Person2# will give him a new room and a full refund.
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train_1267
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#Person1#: Did you even bother to go to school today?
#Person2#: Yeah, I went. Did you go?
#Person1#: No, I didn't feel like it.
#Person2#: That's nice, have you been to the movies lately?
#Person1#: No, but that was a random change of subject.
#Person2#: It may have been random, but have you?
#Person1#: I haven't lately.
#Person2#: I would love to catch a movie this weekend.
#Person1#: So then, why don't you just go?
#Person2#: I don't want to see a movie by myself.
#Person1#: Okay, so are you going to school tomorrow?
#Person2#: I think I might just go to the movies.
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#Person1# didn't go to school today. #Person2# might go to see the movies rather than going to school tomorrow.
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train_1268
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#Person1#: Can your dog do any tricks?
#Person2#: Sure he can. He can shake hands, roll over, and even play dead.
#Person1#: I wish I had a dog. My cat can't do any tricks.
#Person2#: Yeah, but sometimes Bingo wants to play with me, but I don't have time.
#Person1#: So who takes care of him then?
#Person2#: My little brother likes to play with him. He even gives him a bath every week.
#Person1#: I can't do that with my cat. She hates water.
#Person2#: You know, you're right. Maybe you should get a dog.
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#Person1# says #Person1#'s cat can't do tricks and #Person1# can't give her a bath every week because she hates water. #Person2# thinks #Person1# should get a dog.
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train_1269
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#Person1#: are you ready for the meeting?
#Person2#: yes, come on in. how's your new job going?
#Person1#: it's challenging, but I'm enjoying it quite a bit.
#Person2#: that's great. I knew you'd do a good job as a manager.
#Person1#: thanks a lot.
#Person2#: how's your assistant manager getting on?
#Person1#: well, that's part of the problem. His probation period is up tomorrow and I don't think he's ready to pass.
#Person2#: what seems to be the problem?
#Person1#: well, he was supposed to be able to learn his job in 30 days, but he just doesn't seem to know what he's doing.
#Person2#: if you gave him another 30 days, do you think he could figure it out by then?
#Person1#: to be honest, he has no authority. He's a hard-worker, but no one listens to him.
#Person2#: I see. Not everyone is cut out to work in management.
#Person1#: I know. It'd be great if we could transfer him to a department where he doesn't have to work with people.
#Person2#: there's an opening in the creative design department. It involves working with computers.
#Person1#: that's perfect. I'll let him know tomorrow. Thanks!
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#Person1# thinks #Person1#'s new job as a manager is challenging but #Person1# is enjoying it. The problem is that the assistant manager doesn't seem to be able to work in management. #Person2# may transfer him to the design department.
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train_1270
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#Person1#: Mon and I got in another fight, Boris.
#Person2#: oh, Iris! what was it about this time?
#Person1#: it was over food. I simply wanted some fried chicken but she said no.
#Person2#: I believe she was right. You must know that fried foods contain a lot of fat.
#Person1#: oh, she keeps saying that. She never allows me to have them.
#Person2#: I think you'd better take her advice since health is the greatest wealth.
#Person1#: But, Boris, i am not a baby any more.
#Person2#: well, that's true.
#Person1#: how about your mother?
#Person2#: she also believes in healthy diet. And she requires us to have regular meals.
#Person1#: poor you. It seems we are in the same boat.
#Person2#: Oh, i am grateful for my mother on this point. her idea of healthy eating helps me a lot keeping fit.
#Person1#: really? so you don't have fried food at all.
#Person2#: not really. I may have some occasionally for a chance. But I don't indulge myself too much.
#Person1#: how do you manage it?
#Person2#: it's pretty simple, Iris. Just keep it in mind that you're what you eat.
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Iris's mother and Boris's mother both believe in a healthy diet. Iris fights with her mother about that but Boris is grateful for his mother and suggests Iris take her mother's advice.
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train_1271
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#Person1#: that was a great party. Thanks for saying behind to help me clear up.
#Person2#: it certainly was a great party. It's a pity that a glass and a plate got broken and someone spilled a drink over here.
#Person1#: I expected that something might get broken. That doesn't bother me. That spilled drink won't leave a stain, will it?
#Person2#: I doubt it, I ' ll deal with it right away. Luckily it wasn't a glass of red wine, I'll just get a bowl of water and a cloth.
#Person1#: I'm going to put all the rubbish into this big plastic bag.
#Person2#: afterwards, we can do the washing up together. Everything will be finished within an hour. Your friend Keith is really funny. I liked his magic tricks.
#Person1#: yes, he's very good. . isn't he? He told some funny stories too.
#Person2#: Amanda told some very funny jokes. At the beginning of the party, she was being ver serious.
#Person1#: I think that she had a litter too much of the punch.
#Person2#: what did you put in that punch? It tasted great, but was quite strong.
#Person1#: that's my little secret. Did you like the snacks and I prepared?
#Person2#: very much. The birthday cake was delicious, wasn't it? Emily told me that she and karen made it themselves.
#Person1#: that cake tasted so good! It disappeared within minutes, so I think everyone liked it a lot. How's that stain?
#Person2#: all cleaned up. Are you ready to start on the washing up.
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#Person2# stays behind to help #Person1# clear up after the party. #Person2# thinks it was a great party and likes the people and food at the party. #Person2# cleaned up the spilled drink and they will start on the washing up.
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train_1272
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#Person1#: I'm sorry, sir. I'm going to have to ask you to leave.
#Person2#: What? I was just having a friendly conversation with the lady here. . .
#Person1#: Well, she apparently doesn't think it's so friendly. Let's go.
#Person2#: I think there's been a misunderstanding!
#Person1#: You'd better cooperate with me, sir, or. . .
#Person2#: OK! Just give her this for me!
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#Person1# asks #Person2# to leave but #Person2# thinks there's been a misunderstanding.
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train_1273
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#Person1#: What do you think we need to do to get our new branch office running well?
#Person2#: First, I'd make sure that we have a good, local, corporate lawyer. He or she will know all the local laws and regulations.
#Person1#: That's very important. A friend recommended a good law firm to me. We'll need someone to hire staff.
#Person2#: I think that we should send one of our HR people to do that. I don't think we should use an agency, because they won't be familiar with the type of people we employ. Have we decide on the location of the branch office?
#Person1#: Yes. We have. We chose the location in the northeast of the city, not too far from the airport and on the edge of the CBD.
#Person2#: Why didn't we choose an office in the CBD?
#Person1#: The offices there were too expensive. Have we negotiated any contracts yet?
#Person2#: Yes. We'Ve signed two contracts with companies that we already do work for in other countries. We hope to sign another three this month.
#Person1#: When will the branch office open?
#Person2#: Hopefully next month. Everything is a little rushed. We should be able to set up our branch office and expand our business quickly.
#Person1#: Has and advertising campaign been prepared?
#Person2#: Yes, it has. We're going to target the business community through business magazine.
#Person1#: I made plenty of business contract on my last visit and through the embassy. We should be able to get plenty of customers.
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#Person1# and #Person2# will need a lawyer and send one of their HR people to hire staff for their new branch office. #Person1# chose the location in the northeast of the city. #Person2# has signed two contracts and hopes the branch office will open next month with the advertising campaign prepared.
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train_1274
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#Person1#: Hi, have you got the exact number of people who are going take part in this activity?
#Person2#: Yes, there are 62 in totals, and 2 of them still can't be sure.
#Person1#: They always push the time. How many of them are over fifty?
#Person2#: 6. So we should give them special attention. Some of them don't have a good health.
#Person1#: OK, I see. As far as you think, how many buses should we get for them?
#Person2#: 2 should be enough, for each one has at least 30 seats. There will be some seats to spare.
#Person1#: I'll call the bus charter later. And have you announced the itinerary of this journey to all of them?
#Person2#: Yes, most of them think it's good. But, some people have different opinions. They consider we should arrange some challenging activities.
#Person1#: That's possible. At that time, they can choose any activity they like.
#Person2#: That's good. I'll tell them later. And what kind of medicine we should be prepared?
#Person1#: Let me think! Pills for carsick, traditional medicine for cold, some painkillers and something like that.
#Person2#: OK, we should get them ready this afternoon.
#Person1#: One more thing, have you got all people's phone numbers?
#Person2#: Oh, God. I've almost forgotten. I'll get it done right away.
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#Person1# and #Person2# are preparing for an activity. They have got 62 people, including 6 over fifty. They plan to get two buses and let people choose the activities they like. They will get the medicine ready this afternoon. #Person2# will get all people's phone numbers.
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train_1275
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#Person1#: The government is going to organize a folk-custom activity at the end of the month. And our community is supposed to put on a performance.
#Person2#: What kind of performance? A lion dance?
#Person1#: Stuff like that but I think the lion dance is a bit too difficult and dangerous.
#Person2#: Sure, you'll be dancing with lions. What do you expect? Then what about Range Dance which we did before.
#Person1#: Good idea. Shall we get everyone in the community?
#Person2#: Maybe not. I think we should just focus on the retired people.
#Person1#: I know that they already have a Range Dance team and then what we need is just to do some rehearsals.
#Person2#: What about the costumes?
#Person1#: We can raise money in the community. You know each family 10 yuan maybe.
#Person2#: Try something new. We can find a supporting agency.
#Person1#: Great idea. There is a travel agency nearby who would love to be our sponsor. It's a perfect chance for them to promote ethnic tourism.
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#Person1# and #Person2# decide to do Range Dance for the folk-custom activity. They will focus on the retired people and ask a travel agency to be their sponsor.
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train_1276
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#Person1#: Do you have any plan to buy a house in this city?
#Person2#: Absolutely we need a house here. But what makes me upset is the prices in this city.
#Person1#: Our monthly salary can not buy one square meter of the house here.
#Person2#: It is depressing to hear the price goes higher and higher.
#Person1#: More and more people need to buy houses, but the market can not meet the needs, so this caused the bubble in real estate industry.
#Person2#: And the rich still wants to buy more, even though they have at least one house to live.
#Person1#: Have you watched the TV series, Humble Abode?
#Person2#: Yes, it displays some social problems and interprets the values of our white-collars.
#Person1#: I really, really want a house, even though it is small like a snail house.
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#Person1# and #Person2# are upset because the house price in this city goes higher and higher and they cannot afford it. They also discuss the reasons behind it.
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train_1277
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#Person1#: What did her boss say to you?
#Person2#: He asked me to beef up in the work.
#Person1#: Yeah. You look so unhappy recently. What's the matter.
#Person2#: Nothing, thanks. I am just not in the mood these days.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s not in the mood for working.
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train_1278
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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# asks #Person1# to pay in the check-out counter.
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train_1279
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#Person1#: Would you like to order now?
#Person2#: This all looks good! I think we know what we want.
#Person1#: Please let me point out the chef's special, which is blackened catfish.
#Person2#: I am dieting, so could the chef prepare the food with no extra sauce?
#Person1#: We are always happy to adjust our cooking to meet your needs.
#Person2#: Could you tell me if there are any entrees that are vegetarian?
#Person1#: The cashew broccoli noodles or the cheese and veggie enchiladas would be an excellent choice.
#Person2#: I am going to go with the grilled shrimp with garlic sauce. I would like the garlic sauce on the side.
#Person1#: Would you like your salad brought to you with your entree, or would you like it served now?
#Person2#: You can serve our salads with our dinner.
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#Person2# is dieting and wants vegetarian entrees. #Person1# gives some recommendations and will serve #Person2#'s salad with #Person2#'s dinner.
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train_1280
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#Person1#: I came in to see how my home inspection went.
#Person2#: First of all, I need to share what the purpose of a home inspection is. Do you understand what I was doing there?
#Person1#: I had a home inspection before, but didn't really understand it.
#Person2#: I help you spot potential problems with the home before you purchase it.
#Person1#: The owner said that the roof had leaked, but that he got it fixed last month.
#Person2#: Sellers aren't really all that objective. They may have gotten used to a leaky faucet, but it is still broken.
#Person1#: Are the sellers responsible for fixing the problems with the house?
#Person2#: The owners may wish to pay to have the problems fixed, or maybe the price of the house can be reduced.
#Person1#: Did you find a lot of things wrong during the home inspection?
#Person2#: The house has a very outdated electrical system. Many of the switches and outlets do not work and are unsafe.
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#Person2# helps #Person1# to spot potential problems with the home before #Person1# purchases it and finds the house has a very outdated electrical system and unsafe outlets.
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train_1281
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#Person1#: Hello? Ms. Patterson? This is Bill from Workmate calling. I'm just wondering if you had a chance to look over the estimate I sent for your gala dinner project next month. . . As I said in my email, we can help you with production according to your needs, but we will only be able to give insite management support services on a limited basis.
#Person2#: Oh, yes. I reviewed your estimate. But it seems like the project blueprint you sent with the estimate is not quite what we had in mind. Did you get a copy of the specs for this project?
#Person1#: Yes, I have several copies, but they're all different versions. . . The latest I have is version 12, is that current?
#Person2#: No. Later we decided to opt for the prior outline, version 7.
#Person1#: Hold on, let me pull up your version 7 requirements. . . Oh yes, no wonder our estimate is a little different from what you had in mind. I see the version 7 also includes 6 additional hostesses and a cocktail self-serve bar that wasn't in the version 12. That will definitely add to your cost on this project. . .
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Ms. Patterson finds Bill's estimate for the gala dinner project is not quite what they had in mind. Bill finds that Ms. Patterson decided to opt for version 7 but Bill used version 12. Bill will fix it.
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train_1282
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#Person1#: OK, so are you ready to learn how to bake a cake?
#Person2#: Almost, let me just put my apron on.
#Person1#: OK, so the first thing we are going to do is pre-heat the oven, that way we have it at the desired temperature once we finish preparing everything. Set it to three hundred and seventy five degrees Fahrenheit.
#Person2#: Got it.
#Person1#: No we are gonna make the batter. Take some butter and sugar and mix it lightly until you have a nice consistency. Then add some vanilla extract and eggs and continue mixing.
#Person2#: Do I have to use a whisk or can I use the electric mixer?
#Person1#: Go ahead and use the mixer, but put it on medium speed. I'm gonna sift the flour and baking powder separately and then we can mix it with milk and the rest of the ingredients.
#Person2#: OK, so now we need a baking pan right?
#Person1#: Yeah, but grease and flour it first so the cake won't stick to it when it bakes.
#Person2#: Done. So how long do we bake it for?
#Person1#: We can leave it in there for about twenty five minutes. Then we let it cool for ten minutes before we remove the cake from the pan.
#Person2#: Wow! This was a lot easier than I thought!
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#Person1# teaches #Person2# how to bake a cake. The steps include pre-heating the oven, making the batter, mixing the ingredients, preparing the baking pan, and baking. #Person2# finds it was a lot easier than #Person2# thought.
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train_1283
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#Person1#: Hello, Room Reservation Service. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. This is Mrs. Davinson. I'd like to reserve a two-room suite for tonight.
#Person1#: Let me see. Yeah, There are two such rooms left. May I have your name please?
#Person2#: Mrs. Davinson. Mary Davison. M-A-R-Y, mary. D-A-V-I-N-S-O-N. Davison.
#Person1#: OK. I've got it.
#Person2#: Thank you. Good-bye.
#Person1#: Good-bye.
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#Person1# helps Mrs. Davinson to reserve a two-room suite for tonight.
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train_1284
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#Person1#: Frank, we've got a problem. We don't have enough money to pay the rent this month. I think I'd better ask Mon and Dad for a loan, or ask my boss for a raise.
#Person2#: Well, I don't know. But maybe I'd better not take another English course this semester.
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#Person1# and Frank talk about how to pay the rent.
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train_1285
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#Person1#: What was it like working with those young stars?
#Person2#: It was a great group, I always got mad when people said that we didn't get along, just because we're girls, there was never a fight. We had a great time.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# working with the young stars was great.
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train_1286
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#Person1#: I'm fed up with sitting on packing cases, Joe. Don't you think we should buy at least two chairs?
#Person2#: Do you know how much new chairs cost? One cheap comfortable armchair is eighty pounds.
#Person1#: Yes, I know. It's terrible. But I have an idea. Why don't we look for chairs at a street market? I've always wanted to see one.
#Person2#: All right. Which one shall we go to?
#Person1#: Portobello Road, I think. There are a lot of secondhand things there. And we'll have to go tomorrow. It's only open on Saturdays.
#Person2#: What time do you want to go? Not too early. I hope.
#Person1#: The guidebook says the market is open from nine to six. It's a very popular market, so we'd better be there when it opens.
#Person2#: Right. I'll set the alarm.
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#Person1# wants to sit on chairs instead of packing cases but Joe thinks new chairs are expensive. They decide to have a look at the street market tomorrow.
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train_1287
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#Person1#: We were advised to have a holiday by the lake. What's your opinion?
#Person2#: I suggest we go to the seashore. I love it there.
#Person1#: But it is too far away. How about going to the mountains?
#Person2#: That's a good idea.
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#Person1# and #Person2# decide to go to the mountains for holiday.
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train_1288
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#Person1#: Hello, everyone. Welcome to our program. Today, we are fortunate to have a special guest with us. Some of you may have heard of him before. He's an artist. His works have received many prizes and have been shown in over one hundred exhibitions across the country - Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, to name just a few. His name is Chris Cucksy. So Chris, tell us a bit about yourself.
#Person2#: Well, I was born in Springfield, Missouri, and grew up in Kansas. I didn't come from a family with wealth or position, but I did manage to get a master's degree in fine arts.
#Person1#: When did you first start to make art? And what was the turning point in your life that made you an artist?
#Person2#: I always liked drawing as early as I can remember, so right from then, I knew what I was going to be: an artist.
#Person1#: What is it that always inspires you to create?
#Person2#: Nature is the biggest inspiration. I'm always inspired by things of beauty and harmony.
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#Person1# interviews Chris Cucksy, an artist, in #Person1#'s program. Chris introduces himself and tells #Person1# he started drawing very early and he was inspired by nature.
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train_1289
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#Person1#: Oh, Mrs. Smith. Can I take the test now? I just ..., oh.
#Person2#: Excuse me? What do you mean? The test ended 10 minutes ago, and you weren't there to take it. Sorry.
#Person1#: Oh, Mrs. Smith. Come on. Come on. That's not fair.
#Person2#: What do you mean it's not fair. Everyone else was there. So, why weren't you in class?
#Person1#: Uh, my bus didn't come this morning on time. That's why.
#Person2#: Um. Are you sure? Your friend, Tony, made it to class, and he said you were still in bed an hour ago.
#Person1#: Uhh, yeah, well, that might be true, but I really need to take the test.
#Person2#: Wait. Don't you realize that you just lied to me?
#Person1#: Uh, well, listen. Mrs. Smith. Listen. My alarm didn't go off this morning, so it's not my fault I came late.
#Person2#: So, you're blaming your alarm clock again? It's still your responsibility to be here. Wasn't that your excuse the last two times you missed class?
#Person1#: But Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Smith.
#Person2#: Listen. You know the policy of our program. If you miss a test for an unexcused reason ... and a lie is definitely unexcused, then you get a zero on the test. There are no exceptions.
#Person1#: Mrs. Smith. Why don't you want to help me? You never help me. I mean I really need to pass this class.
#Person2#: No, no. no. Listen to yourself. You're playing what we call the victim. You made some bad choices, and now you have to accept the consequences. Remember: When you point your finger at someone else, like me in this case, three fingers are pointing back at you.
#Person1#: But Mrs. Smith. I lose my scholarship if I do poorly in the class; my parents will be really disappointed in me.
#Person2#: I'm really sorry, but that's not my problem. [Oh, Mrs. Smith!] I can't help you with that. Don't try to shift the blame here. [Mrs. Smith!] You painted yourself into a corner. You need to be accountable for your own actions instead of trying to weasel out of your responsibility. While you aren't doing well in my class though, I must say I almost have to give you an A grade for trying to dodge the outcome of your bad choices.
#Person1#: Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Smith.
#Person2#: Listen. You are learning one thing.
#Person1#: What?
#Person2#: My name.
#Person1#: Agh.
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#Person1# wants to take a test but the test has ended. #Person1# explains the bus didn't come on time, but Mrs. Smith realizes it's a lie. Then #Person1# blames the alarm clock. Mrs. Smith asks #Person1# to accept the consequences because #Person1# made some bad choices. Mrs. Smith thinks #Person1# should not shift the blame here and weasel out of responsibility.
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#Person1#: Why do we have to walk to the station? And where is it?
#Person2#: It's just down that road...I think.
#Person1#: Look! There's a policeman! Ask him the way.
#Person2#: All right. I'll go and ask him.
#Person1#: (pause for 6 seconds) So,what did he say?
#Person2#: Well, we have to walk down this road, take the first turning on the left. Then walk until we come to the river and...
#Person1#: The river?
#Person2#: Yes. It's over there, and there's a bridge. Across the bridge, we will be able to see some road signs which will tell us the way.
#Person1#: But how far is it? How long does it take to walk there?
#Person2#: About fifteen minutes, if we walk quickly.
#Person1#: Fifteen minutes! We may be late for the train. And with these heavy bags, too! I think we ought to take a taxi.
#Person2#: Not at this hour. Look at the traffic. It's moving very slowly. We can get there just as quickly on foot.
#Person1#: Well, I can't possibly carry this bag any farther.
#Person2#: All right. Let me take it, then.
#Person1#: Don't be silly. You can't carry two bags at the same time.
#Person2#: Yes, I can. The bags aren't that heavy...hmm!
#Person1#: You see! They're heavier than you thought!
#Person2#: Perhaps it's not such a bad idea after all.
#Person1#: What isn't such a bad idea? What do you mean?
#Person2#: Taxi! Taxi!
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#Person1# and #Person2# are going to the station. #Person1# suggests taking a taxi after #Person2# asks a policeman the way. #Person2# thinks they can get there quickly on foot but changes #Person2#'s mind when #Person2# realizes how heavy their bags are.
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#Person1#: Well, this must be the National Library.
#Person2#: I guess so. Oh, no! I don't think it's open today. Look, it says 'Closed Tuesdays'.
#Person1#: Well, we'll just have to come back tomorrow.
#Person2#: But we're supposed to go on that tour tomorrow.
#Person1#: Oh, that's right. I forgot all about it. How about the day after tomorrow then?
#Person2#: It's Ok with me.
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#Person1# and #Person2# will come back to the library the day after tomorrow.
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train_1292
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#Person1#: Now, Cathy, do we know when the visitors from India are coming?
#Person2#: We offered them 3 choices, the end of March, the middle of April and the beginning of May. And they chose the earliest one, which is good actually with the exams coming up in May.
#Person1#: Right. And how many are coming? Did you say about 12?
#Person2#: Yes, they said 12 at first, but changed to 10 this morning.
#Person1#: Good. We have 8 weeks to prepare. Here are my suggestions. On the first day, a welcome party. Then they can visit the schools in the district on the second and third days.
#Person2#: We've got to remember this group wants to look at how computers are being used in the classroom.
#Person1#: Exactly. So I want to ask Mr. Goodman to give them a talk on this on the afternoon of the third day.
#Person2#: That'll fit in very nicely.
#Person1#: And on their last day, they want to do some sightseeing. We could take them on a tour of London. But many of them may have been there already. And Schottland will be too far away.
#Person2#: Why not take them for a walk along the coast? It should be interesting.
#Person1#: Good idea, Cathy. I'm sure they'll like it.
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Cathy tells #Person1# 10 visitors from India are coming at the end of March. They are planning a welcome party, a talk on how computers are being used in the classroom, and some sightseeing along the coast.
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train_1293
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#Person1#: Mike, I'm going to Washington tomorrow, do you have anything to be taken to professor Yang?
#Person2#: Yes, Helen. I finished the article, if you will take it to him that will save me a trip.
#Person1#: I'm glad to.
#Person2#: Please ask him to read the article and point out any mistakes and I will try to correct them when I take it back.
#Person1#: Have you printed it out?
#Person2#: Not yet. Someone else is using the machine.
#Person1#: Then can you print it before 4:50?
#Person2#: Sure, I will take it to your office.
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Helen will help to take Mike's paper to Professor Yang in Washington and ask Yang to point out the mistakes.
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train_1294
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#Person1#: The WHO reports about 1. 6 billion adults were overweight. Of which at least 400 million were too fat.
#Person2#: Fatness can bring more trouble for People.
#Person1#: What's worse, men who were overweight at the age of 18 had nearly 50% less chance of being married by their 30s and 40s.
#Person2#: You mean women list a man's appearance first?
#Person1#: Sure! 500,000 Swedish men born between 1951 and 1961 were surveyed.
#Person2#: I must watch my weight from now on.
#Person1#: Yeah, you should in my opinion.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# about how fatness may bring trouble to people. #Person2# will watch #Person2#'s weight.
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train_1295
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#Person1#: You look so fit, Nathan? What do you often do at the gym?
#Person2#: Well, I try to work on specific back and lower back muscles with barbells. But I don't like gyms so much, you know.
#Person1#: Why not?
#Person2#: Because I find that many gyms are not really gyms, there just socializing places. You just sit on a machine and talk with others for like 45 minutes,
#Person1#: Uhh, I see.
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Nathan tells #Person1# he doesn't like gyms because they are just socializing places.
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train_1296
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#Person1#: Hello and welcome to our program, Working Abroad. Our guest this evening is a Londoner, who lives and works in Italy. Her name's Susan Hill. Susan, welcome to the program. You live in Florence. How long have you been living there?
#Person2#: since nineteen eighty two, but when I went there in nineteen eighty two, I plan to stay for only 6 months.
#Person1#: Why did you change your mind?
#Person2#: Well, soon after I arrived in Florence, I got a job with one of Italy's Top companies, Ferragamo, so I decided to stay.
#Person1#: Oh, lucky. Do you still work for Ferragamo now?
#Person2#: No, I left there in nineteen eighty eight. I've been a free designer since then. I've designed for some Italian companies as well as to American companies and in the last 5 years I've also been designing for the British company Burberry.
#Person1#: What have you been designing for them?
#Person2#: Mostly handbags and sometimes shoes and leather jackets.
#Person1#: How's your industry changed since nineteen eighty two?
#Person2#: It's become a lot more competitive because the quality of products from other countries has improved a lot, but Italian quality and design is still world famous.
#Person1#: Well, thank you for talking to us, Susan.
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#Person1# interviews Susan Hill, a Londoner who lives and works in Italy, on #Person1#'s program, Working Abroad. Susan went to Italy in 1982 and got a job there. She now works as a designer. She thinks her industry has become more competitive since 1982.
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train_1297
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#Person1#: Tina, my shirt is too tight, isn't it? Some of my friends were laughing at me today.
#Person2#: Yes, it is a little tight. Let's buy you a new one. Oh look here, dear. This shirt costs only $24 on the Internet. I've seen it for 40 in the shops.
#Person1#: But don't you think it looks rather unfashionable?
#Person2#: No, I think it will suit you well. I'm going to buy you one.
#Person1#: On the Internet?
#Person2#: Yes, then we don't have to go out. They say it can be delivered in 48 hours.
#Person1#: But I don't think it's safe to share our credit card information with a stranger.
#Person2#: That's not a problem. They have a third party safety control.
#Person1#: But I can't try it on before buying.
#Person2#: Don't worry. They have different sizes and colors. I will order your size and your favorite color, brown, right?
#Person1#: But what if I'm not satisfied with the quality?
#Person2#: If we are not satisfied. We will return the T-shirt and they will return our money.
#Person1#: Ok, then let's try shopping on the Internet.
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Tina wants to buy #Person1# a new shirt online and persuades #Person1# that there's a third party safety control and they can return the T-shirt if #Person1#'s not satisfied. #Person1# agrees to try.
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train_1298
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#Person1#: Hello, I'd like to mail these books and clothes to Australia. How much will that cost?
#Person2#: It depends on how much they weigh. Let's see, it's 5 pounds. So that will be $30.
#Person1#: Let me take some stuff out to make it cheaper. There, how much now?
#Person2#: It's 4 pounds now, so that will be $25.
#Person1#: OK, I'll take out a few more items. Alright, how about now?
#Person2#: Now it comes to $15 at 2 and a half pounds.
#Person1#: OK, that works. Can I get a shipping number so that I know when it arrives?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. We also offer insurance for $5.
#Person1#: No, thanks.
#Person2#: Would you like express shipping for an extra $10?
#Person1#: No, regular shipping is fine.
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#Person1# wants to mail some books and clothes to Australia. #Person1# keeps taking out some stuff until it only costs $15 and refuses #Person2#'s offer on insurance and express shipping.
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train_1299
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#Person1#: Aren't you getting off at the next stop?
#Person2#: You're right. That's where I usually get off for the office. But it's early so I thought I'd stay on as far as the High Street and do a couple of things there.
#Person1#: Some shopping?
#Person2#: Yes, after I've given this book back, I've just finished the last chapter and it's a few days late, so I have to pay a fine, but it is worth it.
#Person1#: Then, which shop are you going to? You said you need a new jacket.
#Person2#: I've already bought it. I'm going to buy Adele's new CD.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# will get off at the High Street to do some shopping after paying the fine for a late book return.
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train_1300
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#Person1#: Come in, please.
#Person2#: Good morning! I am Anna Lu. I've come for an interview which was arranged.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. I am Jack White, Personnel Manager. Take a seat, please.
#Person2#: Glad to meet you, Mr. White.
#Person1#: Miss Lu, have you got any experience in restaurant service?
#Person2#: Yes. Since I entered college, I have been working at a fast food restaurant as a part-time waitress.
#Person1#: For how long?
#Person2#: 3 years.
#Person1#: Our restaurant receives a lot of foreign customers. Can you serve them in English?
#Person2#: That's why I applied for this job. Now I am studying Hotel English in my college, and I am quite familiar with the western courtesy and restaurant etiquette. I am sure my public relation skills will leave a strong impression on your customers.
#Person1#: You must know our working hours are very long and overtime work is frequent.
#Person2#: I don't mind that.
#Person1#: I think I will give you a 3 months ' trial. The salary for this period is 800 yuan a month with no bonus. After that period if we both feel satisfied, a formal contract would be signed.
#Person2#: When am I supposed to start working?
#Person1#: Next monday. Bring your resume and diploma with you.
#Person2#: Yes, I will. Thank you, Mr. White. Goodbye!
#Person1#: Goodbye!
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Anna Lu comes to Mr. White to apply for a job in a restaurant and shares her previous working experience as a part-time waitress. Mr. White'll give her a 3 months' trial.
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train_1301
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#Person1#: Are you ready to order, madam?
#Person2#: I'm on a diet. So I have to avoid food containing too much fat. Do you have vegetarian dishes?
#Person1#: Yes, We do have some choices for ladies like you. What about some green salad?
#Person2#: Does it taste good?
#Person1#: Sure. It's a popular dish among young ladies.
#Person2#: I think I'll try it.
#Person1#: We have three kinds of dressings for salad. Italian, French and Thousand Island. Which one would you like?
#Person2#: French, please.
#Person1#: OK. Do you want to order something else?
#Person2#: Milan Style Macaroni. Don't put sugar or salt on it, please.
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#Person2#'s on a diet and orders a green salad with French dressing and Milan Style Macaroni under #Person1#'s recommendation.
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train_1302
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#Person1#: I'd like to order a restock on my minibar.
#Person2#: You finished everything in there, sir?
#Person1#: Absolutely everything.
#Person2#: What would you like to order?
#Person1#: Three bottles each of Perrier and Jim Beam.
#Person2#: Uh-huh. What else do you want?
#Person1#: The apples were great. Could you bring a couple more up?
#Person2#: No problem. Is there anything else I can get for you?
#Person1#: Some grape juice would also be nice.
#Person2#: I'll get all of that for you right away. Someone should be up shortly
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#Person1# orders a restock including drinks and fruit for #Person1#'s minibar with #Person2#'s assistance.
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train_1303
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#Person1#: Howdy! Nice car! What seems to be the problem?
#Person2#: I don't know! This stupid old car started spewing white smoke and it just died on me. Luckily, I managed to start it up and drive it here. What do you think it is?
#Person1#: Not sure yet. How about you pop the hood and we can take a look. Mmmm, it doesn't look good.
#Person2#: What do you mean? My daddy gave me this car for my birthday last month. It's brand new!
#Person1#: Well missy, the white smoke that you saw is steam from the radiator. You overheated your engine so now the pistons are busted and so is your transmission. You should have called us and we could have towed you over here when your car died.
#Person2#: Ugh. . . So how long is this going to take? An hour?
#Person1#: I'm afraid a bit more than that. We need to order the spare parts, take apart your electrical system, fuel pump and engine and then put it back together again. You are going to have to leave it here for at least two weeks.
#Person2#: What! How am I supposed to get to school or go shopping? This is not happening!
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#Person2#'s car started spewing white smoke and just died. #Person1# helps check the car and thinks that #Person2#'s car needs a two-week repair.
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train_1304
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#Person1#: Well, what is your trouble?
#Person2#: I'm not feeling well, doctor. I have a sore throat.
#Person1#: Have you any aches and pains?
#Person2#: Yes, my back aches.
#Person1#: I'll take your temperature. How long have you been feeling ill?
#Person2#: It began the night before last.
#Person1#: You have a temperature, but it's nothing serious. It's probably just the flu. I'll give you a prescription. Take this to the chemist's. Take one tablet every four hours. You should stay in bed tom
#Person2#: Lots of people are ill at the moment.
#Person1#: It's this cold weather we're having.
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#Person1# doesn't feel well. The doctor thinks it's probably the flu and gives #Person1# a prescription.
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train_1305
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#Person1#: Would you like to go to the theater with me tomorrow?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. Have you got the tickets?
#Person1#: That's coincidence, someone's just returned two tickets and I picked them.
#Person2#: Matinee or evening?
#Person1#: Evening.
#Person2#: Circle or stalls?
#Person1#: Stalls.
#Person2#: Wonderful, I'll go with you.
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#Person1# got theatre tickets and invites #Person2# to go together.
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train_1306
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#Person1#: Anyone home? Jen!
#Person2#: I'm in the kitchen. . . let yourself in!
#Person1#: Wow! You're really working up a storm!
#Person2#: I know. I've even worked up a sweat.
#Person1#: You look like a cooking show host--only messier.
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#Person1# visits Jen and Jen's working up a storm in the kitchen.
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train_1307
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#Person1#: Do you have a family tradition at Christmas time?
#Person2#: We have so Ay! But my favorite happens at Christmas Eve.
#Person1#: What is it?
#Person2#: Well, all the brothers and sisters get together and fill the Christmas stockings for the litt 1e kids.
#Person1#: That's it? That's the tradition?
#Person2#: Well, in fact it's fun for us to just be together that night and do this one thing.
#Person1#: I guess the spirit of it is what really makes any tradition fun.
#Person2#: You should be there some Christmas Eve.
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#Person1# asks #Person2# about family traditions at Christmas time. #Person2# tells #Person1# bothers and sisters like filling Christmas stockings for little kids on Christmas Eve. #Person1# thinks it incredible.
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train_1308
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#Person1#: Thank you for your letter.
#Person2#: Is your waist any better?
#Person1#: Yes, I'm feeling very well these days.
#Person2#: I'm glad you are getting better.
#Person1#: And I was glad to receive your letter.
#Person2#: Then when will you be back again?
#Person1#: I will be back again next Wednesday.
#Person2#: I hope to see you at that time again. Bye.
#Person1#: Bye.
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#Person1# thanks for #Person2#'s letter and #Person2# inquires about #Person1#'s waist problem. #Person1#'ll be back again next Wednesday.
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train_1309
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#Person1#: Let's go see pandas! The news said that two pandas arrived at the zoo last week.
#Person2#: Great! I would like to see cute pandas, too.
#Person1#: How can we get there?
#Person2#: We can take the MET and get off at the Zoo Station.
#Person1#: OK! Let's go.
#Person2#: ( At the zoo ) Wow! This zoo is really huge.
#Person1#: Yes, you can find hundreds of various animals here. It is the biggest zoo in Taiwan.
#Person2#: Look at the map. It has different areas, such as marine lives, mammals, polar animals and insects.
#Person1#: Where can find the pandas? I think we are here to see the pandas.
#Person2#: We have to go to the mammal area. We are at the gate right now. We need to go straight from here and turn left and go along to the end and make anotherleft turn.
#Person1#: It should take at least 20 minutes to get there. Are there any shuttle buses running place to place around the whole zoo?
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#Person1# and #Person2# go to the zoo to see the newly-arrived pandas, but it's difficult to find the pandas because it's the biggest zoo in Taiwan. They have to go to the mammal area which is far away.
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train_1310
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#Person1#: I think it's high time we had lunch.
#Person2#: Of course. I can eat a horse now.
#Person1#: I am sorry for that. I was so attracted by the beautiful scenery.
#Person2#: Where shall we go now? A Chinese restaurant or a local one?
#Person1#: I suppose the local one.
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#Person1# suggests having lunch and #Person2#'s hungry. They decide to go to a local restaurant.
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train_1311
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#Person1#: We're going to the movies. Will you join us?
#Person2#: I'm very sorry I can't.
#Person1#: Why not?
#Person2#: I'm afraid I have some business to attend to.
#Person1#: Then would you like to have lunch with us?
#Person2#: I'd love to but I have to help John with his math problems right now.
#Person1#: Would you like me to give you a lift?
#Person2#: No, thanks. His home is not far and I can walk there.
#Person1#: Come on. It's no trouble at all.
#Person2#: Ok, thank you.
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#Person1# invites #Person2# to watch movies and have lunch but #Person2# isn't available.
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train_1312
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#Person1#: what do you hope to do when you finish university?
#Person2#: I'd like to go into management. I'Ve applied for several jobs already and I'm hopeful that I'll get some job offers. How about you?
#Person1#: after I graduate, I have to do some more studies to pass exams to become a lawyer. I think I'Ve got a good chance of passing. There's a possibility of getting a job with a law firm in London, provide
#Person2#: we both have to overcome several obstacles if we are to achieve our ambitions.
#Person1#: if life were easy, then we'd achieve our ambition quickly and then get bored.
#Person2#: unfortunately, it's inevitable that some people are going to work hard yet not succeed.
#Person1#: that's why ambition need to be realistic. You can't achieve something that's totally unrealistic.
#Person2#: as long as you plan carefully, most thing are possible. It's always good to have a backup plan in case things go wrong.
#Person1#: I think it's important to be successful in a field you are truly interested in, not something that other people force you to be interested it.
#Person2#: my father wanted me to become a doctor, but I knew it would be impossible for me to be successful in that field.
#Person1#: I hope my parents don't try to interfere in my choice of career.
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#Person1# and #Person2# discuss their ambitions after graduation. They think they should plan carefully and have realistic ambitions. They also think it important to do something they're truly interested in.
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train_1313
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#Person1#: Which service offered by your bank do you use most?
#Person2#: I use several services. Of course, I deposit and withdraw money quite often. I often use my ATM card to take money out of my current account. I use my bank to exchange money from once currency to another. I often travel abroad, you see.
#Person1#: Do you ever ask you bank for traveller's cheques? They are much safer than carrying lots of cash around.
#Person2#: I sometimes use traveller's cheques, but sometimes I travel to countries where they are hard to exchange for cash.
#Person1#: Do you use your bank to pay your utility bills? I use direct debit.
#Person2#: Yes, I do. It save me a lot of time. I also have standing orders for my subscriptions to magazines.
#Person1#: That's good idea. You don't need to worry about missing an issue of a magazine if you do that. I suppose you have a mortgage too.
#Person2#: Yes. My bank offers very good terms and conditions on mortgage. There's a lot of competition between banks nowadays. Each one is trying to offer better conditions and services than the others.
#Person1#: I have a deposit account with my bank. There are some restrictions on withdrawing money, but the interest rate is much higher.
#Person2#: I don't have one. I prefer to buy shares. My bank also provides a share trading service. It's cheap and easy to use.
#Person1#: That's great. But I prefer to put my money somewhere where the returns are more certain.
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#Person1# and #Person2# discuss services offered by the bank that they use most, including cheque service, mortgage, and interest rate.
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train_1314
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#Person1#: This is how a holiday should be. Relaxing on the beach with a nice cool drink.
#Person2#: Isn't it wonderful here? The kids are enjoying themselves in the swimming pool. I hope it's safe.
#Person1#: Don't worry about them. They're very responsible. Besides, there are many people there and there's lifeguard employed by the hotel. Waiter! Could I have another drink pleas? Thank you. So, what shall we do this evening?
#Person2#: The kids said that they wanted to go to a party at the hotel. There's a special one just for kids.
#Person1#: So, we could try that restaurant that was recommended in the guidebook. Then we could go to a club. We haven't been to one for ages.
#Person2#: That's a great idea. We can really enjoy ourselves without worrying about the kids.
#Person1#: Now, how about going for a swim in the sea? We shouldn't sunbathe all day.
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#Person1# and #Person2# are sunbathing and decide to try a recommended restaurant in the guidebook in the evening when kids go to a hotel party.
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train_1315
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#Person1#: Peter, have you finished your English composition?
#Person2#: No. But I'm working on it.
#Person1#: Class starts in twenty minutes. You have to turn it in at the beginning of class today.
#Person2#: I know. I know!
#Person1#: Do you think you can finish it on time?
#Person2#: Don't worry. I'll get it done very soon. I'm almost finished.
#Person1#: You'd better hurry!
#Person2#: Well, it would be a lot easier to finish if you stopped talking to me.
#Person1#: Sorry!
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Peter's busy working on the English composition which should be turned in in twenty minutes while #Person1# keeps hurrying him.
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train_1316
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#Person1#: I remember you said that you like China because it has cheap beers.
#Person2#: Yes, unbelievably cheap. Carlsborg is less than $ 1.
#Person1#: Why do you drink? I mean, where does drinking get you?
#Person2#: It's fashionable.
#Person1#: Come on, you don't even know that blinds following is a sign of immaturity.
#Person2#: Mary, it's not about the blind following. What matter is I enjoy in drinking. It's like when you get off of work. You're so tired. You need to get relaxed. You can't just turn on the TV and keep watch the programs until you fall asleep. You need to make your after work time more fun.
#Person1#: How? By drinking?
#Person2#: Drinking is just part of it. I mean, you have a bunch of friends coming by and having fun. You drink and talk. And the more you drink, the more you talk. It makes me so relaxed.
#Person1#: When did you begin to drink?
#Person2#: It's a long time ago. When I first went to a bar to pick up girls there, I saw the most beautiful girl sitting and sipping a coke. Then I went up to her and said'can I buy you a drink? '
#Person1#: And then?
#Person2#: Then I talked to her and got her number. You know what? When you don't know what to say? Just drink.
#Person1#: So you get drunk every day?
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#Person1# tells Mary #Person1# likes drinking because drinking is fashionable and relaxing. #Person1# also shares with Mary #Person1#'s first experience of drinking.
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train_1317
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#Person1#: My old man always harps on me.
#Person2#: So does my father. I'm already used to it.
#Person1#: But I can't bear it, John.
#Person2#: How dare you say that? What they do is just for our good.
#Person1#: Yeah, but he really puts blame on me.
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#Person1# complains to John about #Person1#'s dad's blame.
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train_1318
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#Person1#: Have you heard that we will have reorganization?
#Person2#: No, really?
#Person1#: Yes, flexible, aggressive and creative people are urgently needed in the marketing department.
#Person2#: Who will be there?
#Person1#: James is going to be packed off there.
#Person2#: That is good. He can leave you alone this time.
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#Person1# shares with #Person2# the news of reorganization.
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train_1319
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#Person1#: Hey, Mike. You've been surfing the Net for quite a while. What on earth are you searching for?
#Person2#: It's something relative hackers. I often hear people talking about them, but I don't know much about them.
#Person1#: Well, roughly speaking, a hacker is a computer buff.
#Person2#: You mean a guy using enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the computer?
#Person1#: You can say that.
#Person2#: But why are people always having such a negative attitude towards them?
#Person1#: They must have mixed hackers with crackers.
#Person2#: What is crackers then?
#Person1#: There is another group of people who loudly call themselves hackers, but they aren't. They break into computers and break the phone system. Real hackers call these people crackers, and want nothing to do with them.
#Person2#: So they are two totally different concepts.
#Person1#: Well, the real hackers mostly think crackers are lazy, irresponsible and not very bright, and feel that being able to break security does make you a hacker any more than being able to start cars without keys makes you an automotive engineer. Unfortunately, many journalists and writers have been fooled into using the word hacker to describe crackers. This irritates real hackers to no end.
#Person2#: I see. Then the basic different is, hackers build things, crackers break them.
#Person1#: You got it.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot.
#Person1#: You are welcome.
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#Person1# tells Mike about the definition of hacker and cracker and explains the differences as the word hacker is often misused to describe crackers.
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#Person1#: Kate, what do you like to do tonight? Do you often go to the movies?
#Person2#: Of course. I often go to the movies.
#Person1#: There's a good movie called Summer in Beijing.
#Person2#: I heard it's a very good movie.
#Person1#: Let's find out what time it starts.
#Person2#: Let's look at the newspaper.
#Person1#: Here it is. It starts at 8 o'clock.
#Person2#: Wonderful. I'm so excited.
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#Person1# invites Kate to go to the movie tonight and Kate agrees.
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train_1321
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#Person1#: Here we are, Ryan! This is where we're going to celebrate!
#Person2#: It's a ETV palace! I'm glad I brought my platinum card.
#Person1#: You won't need it. Stanley, my best man, is going to treat everybody!
#Person2#: Where is Stanley? It was his idea to have the bachelor's party at a ETV, wasn't it?
#Person1#: If it were up to Stanley, we'd have the wedding in the ETV! He loves to sing.
#Person2#: Then I bet he's really good!
#Person1#: Well, uh, I'll let you decide that for yourself. He'll be here a little later. Here's our room!
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#Person1# tells Ryan that Stanley will treat everybody in the ETV palace.
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train_1322
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#Person1#: Excuse me, is this the office of the Textile Corporation?
#Person2#: Yes, What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I'm from CTC Trade Company. Here is my card.
#Person2#: Welcome to our corporation. I'm in charge of the export business.
#Person1#: I'm glad to meet you here. You're Ms. . . .
#Person2#: I'm In Hui. Do sit down, won't you?
#Person1#: Thank you, Ms. In. I'm here to discuss the possibility of establishing business relations with your corporation.
#Person2#: We'd be very glad to do so. Have you seen the exhibits displayed in the hall?
#Person1#: Yes, I had a look around yesterday. I wish I could have them all. Can you give me a price list with specifications?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. If you make an inquiry, we can make you a firm offer.
#Person1#: Thank you very much.
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#Person1# comes to Ms. In to discuss the possibility of establishing business relations with her corporation. Ms. In gives #Person1# a price list with specifications as requested.
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train_1323
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#Person1#: Linda, John and I are going to get married next week.
#Person2#: That's wonderful. Congratulations.
#Person1#: Thank you, Linda. We would love you to come to our wedding.
#Person2#: I'd love to. What date is it?
#Person1#: It's May 1st.
#Person2#: What day is that?
#Person1#: It's Saturday. Could you make the time?
#Person2#: Yes, sure. What time will the wedding begin?
#Person1#: At nine sharp.
#Person2#: Very good! I'm looking forward to it. Please give my best regards to John. And I wish you best luck!
#Person1#: Thanks.
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#Person1# invites Linda to attend #Person1# and John's wedding on May 1st.
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train_1324
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#Person1#: How may I help you?
#Person2#: I'm having a problem.
#Person1#: What is it?
#Person2#: I apparently owe some fees, but I never got the bank statement.
#Person1#: I do apologize for that.
#Person2#: My fees went up, but I didn't even know I had fees to pay.
#Person1#: I see your problem.
#Person2#: What are you going to do about it?
#Person1#: I will cancel the fees you owe.
#Person2#: I don't have to pay any fees?
#Person1#: You'll only have to pay the initial fee.
#Person2#: That's fine. I appreciate your help.
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#Person2# owes some fees but doesn't get a bank statement. #Person1# will cancel the extra fees.
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train_1325
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#Person1#: Good morning. Can I help you?
#Person2#: I want an American breakfast with fried eggs, sunny side up.
#Person1#: What kind of juice do you prefer, sir?
#Person2#: Grapefruit juice and please make my coffee very strong.
#Person1#: Yes, sir. American breakfast with fried eggs, sunny side up, grapefruit juice and a black coffee. Am I correct, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, that's right.
#Person1#: Is there any thing else, sir?
#Person2#: No, that's all.
#Person1#: Good morning, sir. I've brought the breakfast you ordered.
#Person2#: Just put it on the table, please.
#Person1#: Do you need anything else, sir?
#Person2#: No, thanks. Ah, yes! Can I have some more juice for the minibar?
#Person1#: What kind of juice would you like, sir?
#Person2#: Tomato, orange and apple juice, please.
#Person1#: Yes, sir. I'll get them for you right away. Would you please sign this bill first? Thank you, sir.
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#Person2# orders an American breakfast with fried eggs, grapefruit juice, and coffee with #Person1#'s assistance, then he orders tomato, orange, and apple juice for the minibar after the breakfast is brought.
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#Person1#: Let me get last week's notes.
#Person2#: Yeah, sure, you didn't come to class that day?
#Person1#: I couldn't come.
#Person2#: Why not?
#Person1#: I wasn't feeling well.
#Person2#: Here they are.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot ; are these all the notes?
#Person2#: Oh, no, this is the rest.
#Person1#: Thank you very much.
#Person2#: It's no problem at all.
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#Person1# asks #Person2# for the notes as #Person1# didn't come to class last week.
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train_1327
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#Person1#: When you are in a restaurant and you want the waiter to bring the bill, what do you do to attract his attention?
#Person2#: I just make eye contact with him and nod my head. Then I tell him when he comes over to the table. Why do you ask?
#Person1#: I went out with my girlfriend to a nice restaurant last night and I noticed that many people shouted for the bill.
#Person2#: That seems a little impolite in such a restaurant.
#Person1#: That's what I thought. I just thought I'd ask you and see what you thought of it. Anyway, what did you do yesterday evening?
#Person2#: Well, it was a warm evening, so I stretched my legs. I walked along the canal for a couple of miles. Actually, several other people had the same idea. I saw Bill.
#Person1#: Did you? How is he these days?
#Person2#: He seemed ok. We didn't stop and chat because we were on opposite banks of the canal. We just waved at each other.
#Person1#: I need to move some furniture. Could you help me to lift it?
#Person2#: Of course. What do you want to move first?
#Person1#: Let's move the sofa. Can you get a grip on the bottom at that end? I'll lift this end. I want to move it sideways in that direction.
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#Person1# and #Person2# talk about ways of attracting the waiter's attention to have him bring the bill. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# had a walk last night. #Person1# requests #Person2# to lift some furniture.
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train_1328
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#Person1#: I've been standing here since half past seven. Where on earth have you been?
#Person2#: I'm terribly sorry I'm late. I just couldn't help it.
#Person1#: It's really very easy saying you're sorry.
#Person2#: Look, just give me a chance. I can explain it.
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#Person1#'s angry that #Person2#'s late.
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train_1329
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#Person1#: How many people are in your family?
#Person2#: As you know, china has a single-child policy. Therefore, there's just my husband, my daughter and I. What about in your family?
#Person1#: I have one daughter and one son. Then there's my husband and I. What about your parents? Do they live with your family?
#Person2#: Not anymore. They live with my brother now. and yours?
#Person1#: My parents live by themselves now. When they get older, they'll probably go to a retirement home. Do you just have one brother?
#Person2#: No, I have two older brothers and one younger sister. What about you?
#Person1#: I also grew up in a big family. I have one older brother and three younger sisters.
#Person2#: How long have you been married?
#Person1#: About seven years now. and you?
#Person2#: I ' Ve been married for about five years. What do you think about divorce?
#Person1#: It's becoming more and more common. However, I don't ever want to get divorced myself! What about you?
#Person2#: If my husband cheated on me or treated me badly, I would get a divorce.
#Person1#: If that happens, maybe you could marry my brother and we could become in-laws!
#Person2#: Haha, interesting. I'll keep that in mind, but don't tell my husband.
#Person1#: Of course not!
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#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the number of their own family members and discuss marriage affairs.
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train_1330
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#Person1#: How do I order the office supplies that I need?
#Person2#: Fill out this form with whatever you need. What do you need the most?
#Person1#: I need many things.
#Person2#: I can get a few of them right away, but might have to order some.
#Person1#: I can wait a few days for these items.
#Person2#: Make sure that you have money allocated for these supplies. How much do you have for office supplies?
#Person1#: I don't think we have very much money for supplies, but we have a little.
#Person2#: Would you like them delivered to you or can you come get them here?
#Person1#: I am not sure yet.
#Person2#: When you finish completing the request form, we will order and let you know when the supplies are here. Have a great day!
#Person1#: Good-bye!
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#Person2# asks #Person1# to fill out the request form to order office supplies and suggest that #Person1# make sure that there is money allocated for these supplies.
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train_1331
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#Person1#: You didn't show up in the morning meeting. What's up?
#Person2#: Well, I just came in. I worked overtime yesterday. Some statistics and very important documents seemed to be inaccurate. So I stayed to double check them. The boss was aware of my very late work of last night. So before he left office, he told me I could come one hour later this morning.
#Person1#: But you still look a little bit tired. What time did you leave?
#Person2#: It was around 1 thirty in the morning. I guess I didn't fall asleep till 3 because those numbers were involving in my mind. I just couldn't stop thinking about them.
#Person1#: That's normal after a tense work evening. Working overtime is not always a pleasant experience for me either. Once, I worked overtime everyday for a whole week including the weekend. That really broke my rhythm and I got a little sick later.
#Person2#: Working at weekend is something I hate to do most.
#Person1#: But if the company asks, what else can we do?
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#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# didn't show up in the meeting because #Person2# worked overtime last night to doublecheck the accuracy of some statistics. So #Person2# is allowed to come an hour later. Then, #Person1# and #Person2# talk about overtime working.
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train_1332
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#Person1#: Good morning, Wilson Association.
#Person2#: This is Brown speaking. I'd like to speak to Mr. Tomas.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but Mr. Tomas left here just a few minutes ago.
#Person2#: I've been trying to call him for the last ten minutes, but your line was busy. Will he be back soon?
#Person1#: I'm afraid not. He is away for the rest of the day.
#Person2#: Is there any other way I can reach him?
#Person1#: I'm afraid not, he has gone out of this town on business. May I take a message?
#Person2#: I have a business appointment with him at ten o'clock tomorrow morning, but I'm afraid I can't make it.
#Person1#: Would you like to make another appointment?
#Person2#: Unfortunately, I'm leaving here unexpectedly, and I may be away for several days.
#Person1#: I see. I'll tell Mr. Tomas you've called.
#Person2#: Thank you.
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Brown phones for Mr.Tomas but #Person1# tells Brown he isn't available. Brown requests #Person1# to tell Mr.Tomas that Brown has to cancel the appointment with him.
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train_1333
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#Person1#: Good morning, can I help you?
#Person2#: We'd like to check out. Would you please give me our bill?
#Person1#: Certainly. What are your room numbers and your name, please?
#Person2#: We are in Rooms 204 to 210. I'm Jenny, the tour guide of the group. My room number is 205.
#Person1#: Just a moment, please, Jenny. I'll have your final bill ready in a minute.
#Person2#: OK, but we're in a bit of a rush. We'd like to go downtown for shopping.
#Person1#: Sorry to keep you waiting. It'll be just a moment... The total is 3,107 dollars.
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The tour guide Jenny checks serval rooms out at the hotel and asks for the bill with #Person1#'s assistance.
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train_1334
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#Person1#: Excuse me, sir, but are you Mr. Robertson from Australia?
#Person2#: Yes, I am.
#Person1#: How do you do, Mr. Robertson? Welcome to Beijing!
#Person2#: How do you do?
#Person1#: I'm Lily.
#Person2#: Oh, it's great to meet you, Miss Lily.
#Person1#: I'm also glad to meet you. Please come this way. That's our car. Your baggage can go in the boot.
#Person2#: Good.
#Person1#: Is this your first visit to Beijing?
#Person2#: This is my first visit to China. It has been my long-cherished desire to pay a visit to your beautiful country.
#Person1#: You are going to stay in Beijing for...
#Person2#: Five days. And then I have to fly to Xi'an. My wife will be waiting for me in Hong Kong. But on my way to Hong Kong I will visit Guilin first.
#Person1#: That's a wonderful idea. Well, Mr. Robertson, were you born in Australia?
#Person2#: No, I was born in London.
#Person1#: No wonder I can understand you so well.
#Person2#: Yes, I speak British English with a bit of an Australian accent.
#Person1#: I find it hard to understand some Australian friends who speak Australian English.
#Person2#: Do you? I think it is because we Australians speak very quickly.
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Lily's giving Mr. Robertson a reception who comes to Beijing for the first time. Mr. Robertson tells Lily his travel plan and they talk about the Australian accent.
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train_1335
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#Person1#: When do you take your winter holiday?
#Person2#: I usually take it during the second or third week of January.
#Person1#: Do you like to ski?
#Person2#: Yes, I love to go skiing.
#Person1#: Where do you go?
#Person2#: I go to a hotel in the mountains.
#Person1#: Is it far from here?
#Person2#: It's about a hundred miles away.
#Person1#: Does it get cold?
#Person2#: Oh, yes! It gets very cold. It snows a lot.
#Person1#: Do you go alone?
#Person2#: A couple of my friends usually go with me. Do you want to come along some weekend?
#Person1#: No, not me. I don't like cold weather.
#Person2#: I really like it. I love snow!
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#Person2# loves skiing in the mountains with friends during the winter holiday. #Person2# invites #Person1# to come along this weekend but #Person1# doesn't like cold weather.
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train_1336
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#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Jackson.
#Person2#: Hello, Mrs. Jones. Come in and sit down. What's the matter?
#Person1#: I have a pain in my tooth.
#Person2#: Do you often have this pain?
#Person1#: No, I don't. I've never had bad one like it before.
#Person2#: When did it start?
#Person1#: Three hours ago.
#Person2#: You mean it started at one?
#Person1#: Yes, as soon as I finished lunch.
#Person2#: Well, have some porridge, milk and soup for meals for two days, and then you'll feel better.
#Person1#: Can you give me some medicine? It's very painful.
#Person2#: Yes, I'll give you pills. Take one three one three times a day, and come here in three days. I'll pull it if necessary.
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Mrs. Jones has pain in her tooth. Mr. Jackson offers some food suggestions and gives her pills.
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train_1337
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#Person1#: I'm losing my sleep. I feel tired and sleepy all the time. I've got to do something about it.
#Person2#: I'm so sorry for you. But what are you going to do?
#Person1#: I want to move out of the dorm and rent a small flat.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. It will be much more convenient for you.
#Person1#: But I need your help.
#Person2#: How? To find one person for you?
#Person1#: Yes
#Person2#: I'll sleep on it tonight and tell you my decision tomorrow. OK?
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#Person1# is losing sleep. #Person1# wants to move out of the dorm and requests #Person2# to live together.
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train_1338
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#Person1#: I'd like to buy a fridge. What about the quality of higher products?
#Person2#: I strongly recommend it. As an international enterprise, it produces high quality household appliances.
#Person1#: Is there a warranty?
#Person2#: Yes, all their products have warranties.
#Person1#: How long is it?
#Person2#: The fridges is covered by a one-year warranty.
#Person1#: Which model is the best seller of this year?
#Person2#: This one. How do you like it?
#Person1#: It's too big for me. Could you recommend something else?
#Person2#: Sure, this way please.
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#Person1# wants to buy a fridge and asks about Higher products. #Person2# strongly recommends it and offers a detailed introduction.
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train_1339
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#Person1#: What's the matter with you, then? You look miserable.
#Person2#: It's us.
#Person1#: What do you mean by 'us'?
#Person2#: Well, we used to talk to each other before we were married. Remember?
#Person1#: What do you mean? We 're talking now, aren't we?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, but we used to do so much together.
#Person1#: Yes. I remember. But we never used to argue. You used to think I was wonderful. Where are you going?
#Person2#: Back to live with my parents. That's something else I used to do before we were married. Remember?
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#Person2# and #Person1# have marital problems and #Person2# decides to live with parents.
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train_1340
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#Person1#: Hi Jane, you look great.
#Person2#: You too. Have you lost some weight?
#Person1#: Yes, I took off 4 kilos. I am glad you notice it.
#Person2#: Not some crazy diet fat I hope.
#Person1#: No no, I just changed my eating habits. I eat a balance meal. and I eat less than before.
#Person2#: Good for you, keep it up.
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#Person1#'s glad that Jane notices that #Person1# lost some weight. #Person1# tells her #Person1# took off 4 kilos by changing eating habits.
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train_1341
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#Person1#: Want to go with me to get some pizza, Sophie?
#Person2#: No, Black. I'm waiting for a package to be delivered.
#Person1#: This is why I hate shopping online. It would be faster to just get what you want from the store. Now you have to sit here all day. Isn't Mom home?
#Person2#: No, Mom went to work.
#Person1#: Just download an app to keep track of your package. You can just come back when you get a delivery notice.
#Person2#: No, thanks, Mr. Bossy. Even if they leave the package for a short time, someone could steal it.
#Person1#: Goodness! You just don't want to be seen with your little brother!
#Person2#: It's not that. I really did plan to stay home and wait for this package. Why don't we just have pizza delivered?
#Person1#: Great. More waiting.
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Black suggests going to get some pizza but Sophie's waiting for a package. They finally decide to have the pizza delivered.
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train_1342
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#Person1#: You are not looking very cheerful. What's the matter with you?
#Person2#: Oh, nothing special. I'm just thinking a lot.
#Person1#: About the job?
#Person2#: About everything. About catching the same train every morning, sitting in the same office all day and watching the same television program.
#Person1#: You need a holiday.
#Person2#: It wasn't always like this, you know.
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: Well, our great great grandfathers had more fun, didn't they? I mean, they haunted for their food and grow their own vegetables and dip things for themselves. We do the same sort of job for years and years. There's no variety in our lives.
#Person1#: You need a holiday. That's what the matter is with you.
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#Person1# suggests #Person2# take a holiday to rest as #Person2# thinks too much about everything around #Person2#.
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train_1343
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#Person1#: Excuse me, Sir. But could you not smoke here? I'm pregnant.
#Person2#: Of course, I'm sorry, ma'am. I actually hate it too, but I can't quit.
#Person1#: I know it's not easy, but many of my friends have succeeded in quitting.
#Person2#: Really? How did they do it?
#Person1#: They quit for their family, they decided to give up smoking after they got married.
#Person2#: So, are you married?
#Person1#: No, I'm only 22 years old.
#Person2#: Then you must have started smoking at an early age.
#Person1#: Yes, I started 5 years ago, I was copying my father. Now I know that was a mistake. But it's too late.
#Person2#: It's not too late. You must believe that if you just try, you can do it.
#Person1#: Thanks.
#Person2#: So, does your father still smoke?
#Person1#: Not since he got throat cancer. I was really scared when I was told the news.
#Person2#: Smoking is really harmful. The earlier you stop smoking the better it is.
#Person1#: You are right. Anyway, I'll keep trying.
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#Person1# is pregnant and tells #Person2# not to smoke. #Person1# gives #Person2# some suggestions on how to give up smoking.
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train_1344
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#Person1#: I'm having problems getting into the school email system. It keeps telling me that my password is wrong.
#Person2#: Hum when was the last time you checked your email?
#Person1#: Beats me! Sometime last week, maybe Monday.
#Person2#: Well, if you keep having the problem, you can go to the school IT center. Show the teachers there your student card and they will give you a new password. You can then get in with the new one.
#Person1#: But where is the IT center?
#Person2#: Oh, it's in the rounds building, behind Frost Wu. Over there, you see?
#Person1#: Yes, thank you very much.
#Person2#: You're welcome. By the way, the center isn't open now. It's closed every Tuesday afternoon. You'd better go there tomorrow.
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#Person1# cannot log into the school email system and #Person2# suggests going to the IT centre for help.
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train_1345
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#Person1#: Is it me or is it really hard to understand this speaker?
#Person2#: You're right, it's not that he has an accent like some of the other speakers from another country. It's just that he is speaking too softly. Do you think it would be rude to ask him to turn his microphone up a little bit?
#Person1#: I don't think he's wearing one, either that or he's turned it off.
#Person2#: That's crazy, there must be 400 people here.
#Person1#: This part of the conference has turned into such a waste of time. Maybe we should leave and try to find another lecture.
#Person2#: I can't do that. I come here specifically to hear this guys speech. I think I'll just go up to him at the end of the speech and try to ask him some questions.
#Person1#: Good idea, would you mind if I followed you up there? It might be the only way to get anything out of this hour?
#Person2#: No problem.
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#Person1# and #Person2# cannot understand the speaker because he's speaking too softly. #Person1# wants to leave but chooses to stay with #Person2# who wants to ask the speaker some questions at the end.
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train_1346
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#Person1#: Hi Jeff, how was your weekend?
#Person2#: It was great, Mary. How was yours?
#Person1#: My mother's birthday was Saturday and we had a great time. We had dinner at home and then watched an old movie. When they told me it was almost 70 years old. I thought it was going to be boring. But it was one of the best movies I've ever seen. I couldn't take my eyes off the screen. I laughed, I cried, I got angry.
#Person2#: Wow. Now I want to see it.
#Person1#: I'm dying to watch it again. Hey, why don't we get together and have a party and we can see the movie together.
#Person2#: That's a great idea. I can bring some friends, if that's OK.
#Person1#: Sure. I'll ask my mom to watch it with us. She can tell us all about the stars. Let's say 6:00 o'clock on Saturday.
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Mary describes the old movie she watched at the weekend and invites Jeff to have a party to see the movie.
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train_1347
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#Person1#: Hi, can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I saw your ad in today's newspaper. It says that you need to hire an assistant. Can you tell me some information about the job?
#Person1#: OK. Well, we manage a very busy agency. The assistant will help by answering phones and typing documents. The problem is that you'll have to concentrate in a noisy environment. Can you handle that?
#Person2#: Yes, I have worked for busy organizations before.
#Person1#: And how fast can you type?
#Person2#: I type 60 words per minute.
#Person1#: Great. Feel free to come down and pick up an application from me. If we hire you, your position will be temporary for the first three months.
#Person2#: That makes sense. Well, I look forward to meeting you.
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#Person2# consults about the job #Person2# saw in the ad as an assistant in #Person1#'s agency. #Person1# introduces the specific work and asks about #Person2#'s working ability.
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train_1348
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#Person1#: Overseas operator, may I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I would like to place a collect call.
#Person1#: Can you tell me the name and number of the person you want?
#Person2#: Terry and his number is 4562325 8.
#Person1#: Please wait a moment. It Will take a few seconds to get through.
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The overseas operator serves #Person2# to place a collect call.
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train_1349
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#Person1#: All right. I want to bring everybody in on this project. When can we start working on this?
#Person2#: Well, we could probably get started with a strategy meeting tomorrow morning at 8
#Person1#: I tell you what, 800 is no good for me, but why don ' t you guys get started and I ' ll come by at around 8
#Person2#: That ' s fine with me. How much time are we going to have to work on this?
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#Person1# wants to have everybody start working on a project, so #Person2# suggests having a strategy meeting tomorrow at 8. As the time doesn't fit #Person1# well, #Person1#'ll come by at around 8.
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train_1350
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#Person1#: What can I help you with today?
#Person2#: My washing machine isn't working.
#Person1#: What's the problem?
#Person2#: The water will not drain.
#Person1#: Is there anything else wrong with it?
#Person2#: No, that's it.
#Person1#: I can come down and fix that for you if you'd like.
#Person2#: When will you be able to fix it?
#Person1#: How does this afternoon at 2 thirty sound to you?
#Person2#: That would be perfect.
#Person1#: Alright, so I'll see you then?
#Person2#: See you then.
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#Person2#'s washing machine isn't working. #Person1#'ll come to fix it in the afternoon.
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train_1351
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#Person1#: Good morning, Madam. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I need to have some money transferred from the UK, from my company. It's kind of an emergency.
#Person1#: That shouldn't be a problem, Madam. I'm sure we can sort this out for you quickly.
#Person2#: That would be wonderful. The problem is I don't have an account with you. That is a problem, isn't it?
#Person1#: Well, to be honest, it will slow things down a little. But it's not a big problem. You can do it by T / T.
#Person2#: T / T? What on earth is that!? Sorry, but I've never heard of it. T / T?
#Person1#: It means'telegraphic transfer'. So, if you use this way it's fast and secure and can be done from anywhere, to anywhere in the world.
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#Person2# needs to transfer money from the UK. Since #Person2# doesn't have an account with #Person1#, #Person1# suggests #Person2# use T/T which is quick and secure.
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train_1352
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#Person1#: Excuse me. We ordered too much. May we take the food home?
#Person2#: Yes, surely.
#Person1#: Do we have to pay extra charge for that?
#Person2#: No, you don't. It is free of charge.
#Person1#: Well, then, will you put this and that into doggie bags?
#Person2#: Yes, certainly. Would you wait for a few minutes?
#Person1#: Thanks. Would you do me another favor?
#Person2#: Yes, what is it?
#Person1#: Some more Chinese tea for us, please.
#Person2#: Sure. I'll be back in a minute.
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#Person1# ordered too much and takes the food home for free with #Person2#'s assistance.
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train_1353
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#Person1#: Welcome to Lincoln Bank. Are you a new customer?
#Person2#: Yes, I am. I opened an account with you about a month ago, but today I'm here to see about a loan of some kind.
#Person1#: I see. As you don't have a long history with us, we will have to check your credit rating with your previous bank before we can promise any loan to you.
#Person2#: Yes, that's fine. My credit is good ; I banked at my former bank for many years.
#Person1#: May I ask why you decided to switch your account to us?
#Person2#: Haha! Actually, I felt that your array of services is much better than what my old bank had on offer. Plus, I've got plenty of friends who bank with you and they are extremely happy.
#Person1#: We always welcome new business. If you can give me the details of your former bank, including your account number we can begin.
#Person2#: I have everything right here. I'll let you go through that and come back. I'd like to have a good read of your materials to make sure I make the right choice.
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#Person2# inquires #Person1# about loans. Since #Person2# doesn't have a long history with Lincoln Bank, #Person1# asks about #Person2#'s credit rating, then #Person2# offers the details of #Person2#'s former bank.
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train_1354
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#Person1#: wow! You're going to Tibet?
#Person2#: yes, my brothe and I are going. We just finished making our itinerary.
#Person1#: that's really cool! I've always dreamed of going somewhere like Tibet, seeing something unique.
#Person2#: great minds think alike. My brother and I have been thinking about going to Tibet for quite a long time. Do you have anything on your schedule?
#Person1#: nothing particular.
#Person2#: why don't you join us? We are leaving next week ; you'll still have a week to prepare.
#Person1#: oh, Tibet sounds great, but I'm afraid it'll cost too much. Last time I traveled to India, and it cost me a fortune.
#Person2#: come on! We're traveling on our own. It won't cost too much.
#Person1#: ok, then count me in. where will we stay?
#Person2#: the youth hotels are comfortable and cheap.
#Person1#: then make sure that you book me a room, too.
#Person2#: I'll take care of it.
#Person1#: and check whether they accept credit cards.
#Person2#: no problem.
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#Person2# and #Person2#'s brother are going to Tibet and #Person1# thinks it's cool, then #Person2# invites #Person1# to join them and tells #Person1# it won't cost too much since they're traveling on their own, so #Person1# agrees.
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train_1355
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#Person1#: I'm tired, Larry. Can we have a break?
#Person2#: What? You're tired? But we just started about twenty minutes ago.
#Person1#: I know, but I'm really tired. My stomach feels funny.
#Person2#: What's the matter? Didn't you sleep well last night?
#Person1#: I was too excited to sleep last night. I didn't go to sleep until quite late.
#Person2#: Then when did you go to sleep?
#Person1#: About 2 o'clock in the morning.
#Person2#: When?
#Person1#: About 2 o'clock.
#Person2#: Oh, Susie. Didn't I tell you over and over again that you wouldn't be able to climb the mountain unless you got enough sleep?
#Person1#: You did, but I can't help it.
#Person2#: This is a one-day trip. We'll have to keep going and try to reach the top by noon or give up right now and go home. Which one do you choose?
#Person1#: Which one do I choose? I don't want to give up, but I really feel tired.
#Person2#: So, make up your mind quickly. Whether to keep going or give up.
#Person1#: Let me think about it. What should I do? I think I will not give up.
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Larry and Susie are climbing the mountain, but Susie gets tired soon due to lack of sleep. Larry asks her whether she wants to keep going or give up. Susie finally decides to keep going.
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train_1356
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#Person1#: Betty, would you please read this letter of application I've just written? I'd like to have your opinion.
#Person2#: I'd be glad to tell you what I think.
#Person1#: Good! I'm interested in your advice.
#Person2#: If I were you, I would change the beginning. You should write about your education first because we like to judge a man by his abilities.
#Person1#: Good idea, Betty. What would you think about the second part?
#Person2#: I think it's too short. You'd better say something about your work experience.
#Person1#: You're right, I'll change it. How about the last part?
#Person2#: Very good. But you should talk about your family, too.
#Person1#: I agree. I appreciate your helping me.
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Betty's giving her opinion about #Person1#'s letter of application as requested.
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train_1357
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#Person1#: Thanks for coming shopping with me.
#Person2#: I'm so honored that you thought to ask me.
#Person1#: I've never given a speech in front of a thousand people before.
#Person2#: You're going to do great. And you're going to look great.
#Person1#: Thanks. Now let's decide which one of these suits looks best for this occasion.
#Person2#: I still like the olive one best. There's a tailor here who can take up the sleeves for you.
#Person1#: The question is, can he have it done before Friday?
#Person2#: These guys are professional. I think they can have it done tomorrow. Let's ask.
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#Person2#'s shopping with #Person1# to help #Person1# choose a suit for the speech.
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train_1358
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#Person1#: what a nice uniform!
#Person2#: thanks ; do you like it?
#Person1#: not really. I was being sarcastic. Does it come with the job?
#Person2#: yes, everyone on the sales floor has to wear one. They're supposed to make us look more professional.
#Person1#: they're not actually that bad. They could be worse. What do you think about it?
#Person2#: I don't mind it, actually. I don't have to worry about what I'm going to wear every day.
#Person1#: so are you enjoying your new job?
#Person2#: it's much better than my old one. My new boss is great.
#Person1#: how do you like working in sales?
#Person2#: I like the fact that I get to work with people. It makes the day go by much faster.
#Person1#: that's good. Have you met Jane yet? She's the intern in the international travel department.
#Person2#: yeah, I've met her. She's a genius saleswoman!
#Person1#: I know! She could sell fridges to Eskimos!
#Person2#: how do you know her?
#Person1#: she's my cousin.
#Person2#: why didn't you tell me about that before?
#Person1#: I don't know. I didn't think it was that interesting.
#Person2#: well, now that I know that, maybe we should all go out for dinner sometime.
#Person1#: that's a good idea. Let's discuss after work.
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#Person2#'s working in sales now. #Person2# doesn't mind the uniforms though they're not good-looking and #Person2# enjoys the job as #Person2# can get to work with people. Then, they talk about Jane, a genius saleswoman who turns out to be #Person1#'s cousin.
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