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train_1459
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#Person1#: What about a medication to help me with my problem?
#Person2#: There are several types of medications that we can try for your high blood pressure.
#Person1#: What types of medications would be best?
#Person2#: For water retention, I am going to start you on Hydrochlorothiazide, which is a diuretic.
#Person1#: What are the side effects from taking that drug,
#Person2#: You need to stay hydrated on this drug, but most people experience little side effects.
#Person1#: Will that one medication take care of all of my problems?
#Person2#: For now I want you to take a second drug, Lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor.
#Person1#: Am I going to experience any complications with that drug?
#Person2#: The most you will experience will be a dry cough but you probably won't experience anything negative.
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#Person2# will give #Person1# two kinds of drugs to help with #Person1#'s high blood pressure and tells #Person1# there won't be many complications.
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train_1460
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#Person1#: Good morning! I am a rookie in our office.
#Person2#: Good morning! Welcome to our office!
#Person1#: Nice to meet you! My name is Peter Smith.
#Person2#: Nice to meet you too! I am George Williams.
#Person1#: This is my first day at work!
#Person2#: Well, hope you will enjoy your first day!
#Person1#: I am new to the work and I will appreciate your guidance!
#Person2#: I will try my best to assist you if you need any help.
#Person1#: Thank you. It is very kind of you.
#Person2#: You are welcome.
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Peter Smith, a rookie in the office, and George Williams greet each other. George promises to help Peter if needed.
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train_1461
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#Person1#: How are you doing?
#Person2#: Everything's fine with me.
#Person1#: What can I do for you today?
#Person2#: Is it possible for me to view the apartment today?
#Person1#: Unfortunately, you will not be able to view it today.
#Person2#: Why can't I view it today?
#Person1#: You'll need to make an appointment to view the apartment.
#Person2#: I understand. May I make an appointment then?
#Person1#: How does this Friday sound?
#Person2#: Friday at 6 pm. would be perfect.
#Person1#: That will be fine.
#Person2#: Thanks for your help.
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#Person2# wants to view the apartment. #Person1# helps #Person2# to make an appointment on Friday at 6 pm.
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train_1462
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#Person1#: I'm glad to have the opportunity of visiting your corporation. I hope to conclude some substantial business with you.
#Person2#: It's a great pleasure to meet you, Mr. Brown. I believe you have seen our exhibits in the showroom. May I know what particular items you're interested in?
#Person1#: I'm interested in your hardware. I'Ve seen the exhibits and studied your catalogues. I think some of the items will find a ready market in Canada. Here is a list of my requirements, for which I'd like to have your lowest quotations, C. I. F. Vancouver.
#Person2#: Thank you for your inquiry. Would you tell us the quantity you require so that we can work out the offers?
#Person1#: I'll do that. Meanwhile, could you give me an indication of price?
#Person2#: Here are our F. O. B. price lists. All the prices in the lists are subject to our confirmation.
#Person1#: What about the commission? From European suppliers I usually get a 3 to 5 percent commission for my imports. It's the general practice.
#Person2#: As a rule we don't allow any commission. But if the order is a substantial one, we'll consider it.
#Person1#: You see, but I do business on a commission basis. A commission on your prices would make it easier for me to promote sales. Even two or three percent would help.
#Person2#: That's something we can discuss later.
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Mr. Brown is interested in #Person2#'s hardware and asks #Person2# to give him an indication of price. Mr. Brown also asks for a commission. #Person2# will consider it if the order is a substantial one.
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train_1463
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#Person1#: Ladies and gentlemen, we are heading towards the first spot of our trip-the Louvre.
#Person2#: Wonderful. That's a place famous for its arts.
#Person1#: Yes. There are so many famous paintings on show. I am sure it will be an unforgettable trip.
#Person2#: Surely it will be. By the way, when will we get there?
#Person1#: Half an hours later.
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#Person1# will bring #Person2# to the Louvre. #Person2# agrees that the trip will be unforgettable.
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train_1464
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#Person1#: Please show me the menu, Miss.
#Person2#: Of course. Here you are. Can I take your order now?
#Person1#: Yes. I'd like an Italian soup to start with and then some fried noodles.
#Person2#: All right. Can I serve you anything else?
#Person1#: Yes, I'd like another cup of coffee afterwards. Make it hot, please.
#Person2#: You've got it, sir.
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#Person2# takes #Person1#'s order, including soup, fried noodles, and coffee.
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train_1465
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#Person1#: Judy, what do you think of the new general manager?
#Person2#: He has extensive experience, although the guy's really deep, sometimes, it scares me.
#Person1#: I heard he's very clear about his likes and dislikes and he's not the type to just let things go, so don't provoke him.
#Person2#: I know, and that's why I'm always respectful and I keep my distance. It's safer that way.
#Person1#: Me too, I don't know why, but every time I see the guy, I break into a cold sweat.
#Person2#: It's in the eyes. They're the type that seems to look into your soul, making one really uneasy.
#Person1#: Whatever we said, we must be more careful.
#Person2#: Yes, I agree with you.
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#Person1# and Judy agree that the new general manager makes people uneasy and they should be more careful.
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train_1466
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#Person1#: Look! Allen has the mike!
#Person2#: I thought he only liked to listen?
#Person1#: That was before he heard Stanley sing! I guess he couldn't stand it anymore, so he decided to give it a try himself! Allen has a really good voice! He sounds like Enrique Iglesias!
#Person2#: And he can move, too! He dances like Ricky Martin!
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#Person1# and #Person2# admires Allen's voice and dance.
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train_1467
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#Person1#: Don't you have air-conditioning in your apartment? It's sweltering here!
#Person2#: Well, there is air-conditioning. Did you see that window air conditioner there? The problem is that the window unit isn't powerful enough.
#Person1#: I guess not, huh.
#Person2#: Well, I'm going to move out anyway. The new apartment has central air-conditioning.
#Person1#: You should have moved out long, long ago.
#Person2#: Well, I had to wait until the lease expired. So. . .
#Person1#: So how can you stand the heat?
#Person2#: Well, I open the windows and. . . and I'Ve got an electric fan ere. It helps a little.
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#Person2#'s air conditioner is not powerful enough. #Person1# thinks #Person2# should have moved out long ago, but #Person2# had to wait until the lease expired.
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train_1468
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#Person1#: We have one day to visit the big city, can you give us some advice?
#Person2#: Yes, you can take a limo, a tour bus or just walk.
#Person1#: I don't think we can visit the city in one day just by walking. How much does the limo cost?
#Person2#: $ 50 a day.
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#Person1# decides to visit the city by limo after hearing #Person2#'s advice.
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train_1469
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#Person1#: O. K. So, where do you think we can save more money?
#Person2#: Well, we could eat in more. That $ 300 for entertainment is mostly going to restaurants.
#Person1#: Yeah, that's a good idea, and you like to cook. What about the books?
#Person2#: No, I need my books.
#Person1#: Come on, if we save more money we can retire earlier, and you'll actually have time to read all those books you buy.
#Person2#: Well, what about the $ 50 you spent on a shirt? You could'Ve gotten something for less.
#Person1#: O. K. Let's compromise, if you agree to only spend $ 75 on books, I'll agree to only spend $ 40 for my next shirt.
#Person2#: All right. That sounds fair.
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#Person1# and #Person2# agree to save money by eating in more and spending less money on books and shirts.
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train_1470
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#Person1#: How many hours do you work a week?
#Person2#: I do a forty-hour week. I'm on flexi-time. I usually start work at 8 a. m. and finish at 4
#Person1#: And how many weeks holiday do you get a year?
#Person2#: Four - plus public holidays. I usually take two weeks off in the summer and the rest at New Year.
#Person1#: Do you do overtime?
#Person2#: Yes, if we're busy. I'm paid double-time if I work at weekends.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# does a forty-hour week, has four-week long holidays a year, and does overtime if needed.
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train_1471
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#Person1#: Hello! Is Mr. Green there?
#Person2#: Speaking. May I ask whom I am talking to?
#Person1#: This is Li with Silk Company. We met last Sunday during the exhibition.
#Person2#: Oh, yes. I remember your company.
#Person1#: Thank you for visiting our products. I remember that you are interested in our silk products and so, could I have a meeting with you this week to show you moreinformation about our products?
#Person2#: I'd like to, but I'm afraid that my schedule is full this week.
#Person1#: What about next week? Is it convenient for you?
#Person2#: Am. How about 10 a. m. on next Friday?
#Person1#: Any time you say is OK.
#Person2#: All right, expecting you.
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Li with Silk Company wants to show Mr. Green more information about their products. They schedule a meeting next Friday.
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train_1472
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#Person1#: I'm not satisfied with it.
#Person2#: Why not? What's wrong with it?
#Person1#: Sometimes it goes fast. And sometimes it goes slow. And the alarm doesn'twork, either.
#Person2#: Would you like another one?
#Person1#: No. Can I have my money back?
#Person2#: Hmm. . . have you got a receipt?
#Person1#: A receipt?
#Person2#: Yes. I must see your receipt. You can't have your money back without receipt.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm not certain, but I think I've lost it.
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#Person1# isn't satisfied with a product and requests a refund. #Person2# asks for the receipt, but #Person1# thinks it's lost.
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train_1473
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#Person1#: When can I move into my new house?
#Person2#: The current owners will be moving out on Tuesday, so technically you could pick up the keys and move in on Wednesday.
#Person1#: Will the utilities be turned on?
#Person2#: You need to contact the utility company and make arrangements to transfer the utilities to your name.
#Person1#: I really want to paint the walls right away and get the carpet cleaned.
#Person2#: If I were you, I would take a few days to take care of those things before you move in.
#Person1#: I was thinking that I should have my new appliances delivered as we are moving in.
#Person2#: That would be perfect. That way, someone will be there, but you will have them right away.
#Person1#: Can you help me on my move-in day?
#Person2#: I think that I have something else really important to do on that day. I just can't remember what it is.
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#Person1# is going to move into #Person1#'s new house. #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the move-in date and the pre-arrangements. #Person1# asks for #Person2#'s help on the move-in day but #Person2# thinks #Person2# can't make it.
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train_1474
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#Person1#: Oh, will you tell me when I get Hayfield Road, please?
#Person2#: It's only three stops from here. I tell you when we get there, it's my stop, too.
#Person1#: Thank you. That is very kind of you.
#Person2#: Don't mention it. --Do you see those traffic lights ahead? We'll turn left when we get to them. Hayfield Road is the next stop after that. Why do you want to get off there?
#Person1#: I want to go to the new Technical College.
#Person2#: Oh? You won't find it easily if you go down there alone. I show you where it is.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. But I don't want to put you to any trouble.
#Person2#: Oh, it is no trouble at all. I have to go past there anyway. We are almost there now. Hurry up, or we will miss the stop. Now, let's get off.
#Person1#: All right.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# when they get Hayfield Road and volunteers to show #Person1# how to get to the new Technical College. #Person1# is grateful.
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train_1475
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#Person1#: Good morning. Miss Zhao. Please sit down.
#Person2#: Thank you. It's nice to meet you. Mr. Zhang.
#Person1#: I have your application here. You are a university student?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm a business major.
#Person1#: So you are interested in working for our company.
#Person2#: Yes, I need a part time job, both for money and experience.
#Person1#: We'll have an opening for an office clerk this summer.
#Person2#: That would be wonderful.
#Person1#: Are you computer trained?
#Person2#: Yes, I can handle Windows, Power Point, and Excel. Here is my certificate.
#Person1#: Ah. that's very good. You'll need some training in our methods, though. Every office is different, you know.
#Person2#: Thank you. That will be very helpful for my future. When do I start exactly?
#Person1#: We'll let you know as soon as possible. Goodbye.
#Person2#: Goodbye.
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Mr. Zhang interviews Miss Zhao. Miss Zhao is a university student who is computer trained and needs a part-time job for money and experience.
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train_1476
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#Person1#: Good afternoon. I'd like some information about the trains, please.
#Person2#: Yes, madam. Which train? Where are you going?
#Person1#: To Bournemouth. You see, I have a sister there and...
#Person2#: So your question is 'When's the next train to Bournemouth?' Is that right?
#Person1#: Yes, that's right.
#Person2#: At half past four. That's in about a minute.
#Person1#: Thank you. Oh! Which platform does it leave from?
#Person2#: Platform 13.
#Person1#: Platform 13! Oh,dear! I never travel on trains that leave on Platform 13! 13 is an unlucky number. When's the next train after the 4:30?
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#Person2# tells #Person1# the next train to Bournemouth leaves from Platform 13. #Person1# thinks it's unlucky.
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train_1477
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#Person1#: We are having a debate on advertising Thursday evening, and I have to take part.
#Person2#: That's interesting. I should like to hear what people think about advertising.
#Person1#: What's there to say? We must have advertising, mustn't we?
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: Well, we wouldn't know what there was to buy if we didn't have advertisements.
#Person2#: Yes, that's true. Up to a point, advertisements provide information that we need. IF someone has produced a new article, naturally, the seller wants to tell us about it.
#Person1#: Yes, and the advertisements tell us which product is the best.
#Person2#: Do they? I don't think so. Every manufacture says that his product is the best, or at least tries to give the impression. Only one can be the best, so the others are misleading, aren't they?
#Person1#: Well, in a way, I suppose, but we don't have to believe them, do we?
#Person2#: Are you saying that advertisements aren't effective? I don't think that intelligent businessmen will spend millions of dollars on advertising if nobody believes the advertisements, do you?
#Person1#: Perhaps not, but after all, it's their money that they are spending.
#Person2#: Is it? I think not. The cost of advertising is added to the price of the article. You and I and all the other people who buy the article pay for the advertising.
#Person1#: Well, I suppose we get something for our money, some information.
#Person2#: Yes, but don't forget it is often misleading information, and sometimes harmful.
#Person1#: Harmful?
#Person2#: What about the advertisements desiring to persuade young people to smoke cigarettes? Wouldn't you say the are harmful?
#Person1#: You've given me a lot to think about. I'm quite looking forward to the debate now.
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#Person1# is going to have a debate on advertising. #Person1# thinks advertisements provide information and tell people which product is the best. #Person2# thinks advertisements can be misleading and sometimes harmful. #Person1# thinks #Person2# provides a lot to think about.
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train_1478
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#Person1#: The prevailing attitude about premarital contracting is that it spoils the whole concept of marriage, love, and trust. How do you counter that?
#Person2#: First of all, most of us hear about premarital contracting when someone rich and famous gets divorced and about all the battles they are going through. I know when my husband and I decided that we wanted to have a premarital contract, my son said 'Why you guys doing that? Don't you trust each other?' So it's not surprising that people's initial reaction is a negative one. But in fact, premarital contracting is a way that we can learn more about each other, make each other feel more comfortable about issues that are of concerns, and certainly clarify money concerns. This way, we can talk about them, decide together how we want our marriage to work, and if necessary, and only if necessary, we put it in a premarital contract, a legal document.
#Person1#: Each year, there is one divorce for every two marriages. And a substantial portion of those who have divorced remarry. Is the notion of the premarital contract simply for those who are entering second marriages, or is it also something for the people getting married for the first time?
#Person3#: Premarital contracting is a communication process. I think all of us, whatever age we are, whatever financial status we have, we have things to talk about. And if we avoid doing that and wait until there are problems, it's almost too late. I think that no matter what age, whether we've been married once or not, whether we have stepchildren, whether we have assets, it's important to communicate and consider a legal document.
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#Person1# asks about premarital contracting. #Person2# is not surprised that people's initial reaction towards premarital contracting is negative but still thinks it's a way to learn more about each other. #Person3# thinks that premarital contracting is a communication process and it's important to communicate and consider a legal document.
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train_1479
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#Person1#: Excuse me. Can you tell me which is the way to the nearest shoe shop?
#Person2#: There's one on Queen's Road.
#Person1#: Thank you, but how can I get there?
#Person2#: It's not far from here. Walk along this road and after three blocks you'll see a post office on your right. The shop is just behind it.
#Person1#: How long do you think it will take me to get there?
#Person2#: About 20 minutes at the most. Anyway, you can take the No.102 Bus.
#Person1#: I'd better go there by bus. By the way, where is the bus stop, please?
#Person2#: Just across the road.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# the way to the nearest shoe shop and how to get there by bus.
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train_1480
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#Person1#: Hi, Bob. I heard about your accident but I didn't think it would be this bad.
#Person2#: Well, thanks for making me feel better.
#Person1#: I can hardly recognize you. Tell me what happened.
#Person2#: I just got back from Africa where I had a terrible accident in a motorcycle race. I broke both my legs when my motor failed and was hit by another motorcycle. I was laid up in a hospital over there for three weeks.
#Person1#: Three weeks, that's a long time. What did you do while you were in the hospital?
#Person2#: Well, if you can believe it, I read all about motorcycle racing. I love racing even if it hurts.
#Person1#: But I'm afraid you don't make it look very funny. You're lucky to be alive.
#Person2#: That's for sure. I am lucky to be alive.
#Person1#: How soon can you get well? Did the doctor tell you about it?
#Person2#: They say I still need to stay in bed for two weeks or so.
#Person1#: I think you'll get a bit fatter by then. By the way, is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: No, thank you. Thank you for the beautiful flowers. It's very kind of you to come to see me.
#Person1#: I'll be going then. Bye.
#Person2#: Bye.
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#Person1# visits Bob in the hospital. Bob still needs to stay in bed. He had a terrible accident in a motorcycle race but still loves racing even if it hurts. #Person1# thinks he's lucky to be alive.
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train_1481
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#Person1#: Mark is the best candidate for chairman of the student union, isn't he?
#Person2#: Well, that guy won't be able to win the election unless he gets some majority vote from women students. And I'm not sure about that.
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#Person1# thinks Mark is the best candidate for chairman of the student union, but #Person2# isn't sure he'll win.
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train_1482
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#Person1#: (Sniffing) Phew! Is that French coffee?
#Person2#: Pardon?
#Person1#: Is that French coffee you are drinking?
#Person2#: Yes,that's right. Why? What's the matter?
#Person1#: I don't understand why you drink French coffee. It makes a strong smell.
#Person2#: I like it very much, I prefer it to English coffee.
#Person1#: Have you got a lot of it?
#Person2#: Yes. Why?
#Person1#: Well.., er...could I get some from you?
#Person2#: Get some from me? But...you don't like French coffee!
#Person1#: No, I don't, but my wife does and I can't understand why.
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#Person1# doesn't like French coffee but asks #Person2#, who likes it very much, for some for his wife.
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train_1483
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#Person1#: So, Emily, how was your day?
#Person2#: I don't think you really want to hear about it.
#Person1#: It can't have been that bad. Go on and tell me about it.
#Person2#: To be honest, it was horrible! My manager is such a pain in the neck!
#Person1#: Why? What happened?
#Person2#: Well, he made quite a few mistakes on the monthly report and when his supervisor found them, my manager blamed them on me!
#Person1#: That's not very fair. What did you do?
#Person2#: There wasn't really anything that I could do. There's always been a lot of bad blood between my manager and myself. If I had said anything, he would have fired me for sure.
#Person1#: Does he treat everyone in your department like this?
#Person2#: He treats everyone pretty badly, but the way he treats me really takes the cake!
#Person1#: Do you have any idea why he treats you worse than the others?
#Person2#: I really have no idea. All I know is that the thought of him really curls my hair!
#Person1#: Is there anyone else you can talk to about it at your company?
#Person2#: Not really. I'm hoping to live with it for a while until I get a promotion.
#Person1#: That's very sensible. It sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders.
#Person2#: I try to be sensible about it, but it's not very easy. Sometimes you just have to grin and bear it.
#Person1#: That's so true. When you have a taste for success, you can't let dishonest people like your manager get in the way.
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Emily tells #Person1# she had a horrible day. Her manager made some mistakes and blamed them on her. Emily has no idea why her manager treats her worse than others but she can do nothing until she gets a promotion. #Person1# thinks that's sensible.
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train_1484
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#Person1#: I can put you in rooms three-eleven and three-twelve. They're at the rear of the hotel.
#Person2#: Mona
#Person3#: That's much better, thank you.
#Person2#: Mona
#Person3#: Yes, Dad?
#Person2#: I'd like a view.
#Person3#: Oh. Is there a view?
#Person1#: Not really.
#Person3#: Well, we want our rooms together.
#Person2#: Mona...
#Person3#: Yes, Dad?
#Person2#: I don't mind if our rooms aren't together. I'd like a lovely view.
#Person1#: I'll see what I can do. I can put you both on the same floor. Room 305 with a view and Room 311 at the rear. Your father will be just opposite you, Ms. White. Is that OK?
#Person3#: Oh, yes, that's fine.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: My pleasure. Could you just fill out this form please?
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Mona's dad wants a lovely view, while Mona wants their rooms together. Thus #Person1# puts them in two opposite rooms on the same floor, one of which has a view.
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train_1485
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#Person1#: Well, any luck? Did you see Buster anywhere?
#Person2#: No, I couldn't find him either. I drove all around the neighborhood. I circled our block 3 times, hoping he'll show up. No such luck. I'm sorry, Ben.
#Person1#: It's not your fault. I shouldn't have left the door open. I hope we'll find him. He is such a huge part of our family. He walks with Lily to school every morning.
#Person2#: I'm sure we'll find him. Ben, I remember when I lost my dog, Spot. We looked for 10 hours and finally we just gave up. Not long after we got home, Spot showed up at our front door. They know how to get home, Ben. They always do.
#Person1#: I hope you're right, Lucy. Maybe he'll show up before it gets dark. I just hope he's OK.
#Person2#: He will be, Ben. He has always been loyal to you and your family. He's probably just off exploring.
#Person1#: If you say so, let's walk up Forest Avenue and see if maybe he's hiding in Mr. Johnson's yard. He always likes to bark and chase his cat around there.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. See, we'll find him before you know it. You have nothing to be worried about.
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Ben and Lucy are looking for Buster. Ben regrets letting the door open. Lucy comforts Ben. They will walk up Forest Avenue to look for Buster.
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train_1486
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#Person1#: Hello, this is Andrea.
#Person2#: Hello, Andrea, this is Alex. I have some very good news for you. Miranda was very satisfied with you, and said she's very much looking forward to working with you. Isn't that wonderful? Congratulations, dear. How does it feel to be Miranda's new assistant? I imagine that you're just delighted with this news. So let's see, you can start on Monday, right?
#Person1#: Emm, well, I don't think I can start Monday. I am visiting my father in Baltimore. And because I don't live in New York, I'll need a couple of days to find a flat and buy some furniture, and move my things from my current apartment.
#Person2#: Oh, well, then, in that case, I suppose Wednesday would be good. OK, see you then.
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Alex tells Andrea the good news that Andrea will be Miranda's new assistant. Andrea can't start on Monday, so Alex changes it to Wednesday.
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train_1487
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#Person1#: Lily, where do you like to eat?
#Person2#: Well, my favorite restaurant is the Knife and Talk. It's very near the city center. At lunch, it's full of office workers, but I like to go before that, in the middle of the morning. I go there and order big breakfast and take one of their newspapers and just relax for an hour or so. Their pancakes are delicious. They don't have a TV in there, which I love most. They just have some jazz music, very quiet. Nothing too loud. What's your favorite restaurant?
#Person1#: Well, it's just a very simple restaurant. There are only about 6 tables in there, a couple of waitresses wear ugly pink uniforms. But the food is great, very tasty and cheap too, which is important of course. There are some truck drivers sitting at the counter drinking coffee. And eating sausages every morning. I always have pancakes in the morning, and their fish pie for lunch. That restaurant has been open for many years. They say the actor James Dean eats there, sometimes, but I don't think that's true.
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Lily's favourite restaurant is the Knife and Talk. She likes to go there before lunch and relax for an hour. #Person1#'s favourite restaurant is a very simple one. The food there is tasty and cheap.
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train_1488
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#Person1#: I'd like to rent a bike for a day. How much does it cost?
#Person2#: It's $20 a day. A day is from 9 o'clock in the morning until 7 o'clock in the evening.
#Person1#: So if I brought the bike back at 7:30, would I have to pay for an extra day?
#Person2#: Yes, and there's a deposit to pay as well. It's $50. Then when you bring the bike back, we'll give you back the $50. But if you didn't bring the bike back before 7:00 PM, we'd keep the money of course.
#Person1#: Well. You don't need to worry. I'll surely bring the bike back at 5 o'clock. Do you have helmets, by the way?
#Person2#: Of course. It's free to rent a helmet. Let's go and choose a bike and helmet for you.
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#Person1# wants to rent a bike with a helmet. #Person2# tells #Person1# there's a deposit. #Person1# promises to bring the bike back on time.
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train_1489
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#Person1#: Shirly, I'm working on our class diary for next week. Would you please give me the information?
#Person2#: Sure. First is the deadline for after class activity application. The deadline is next Monday, June fourteenth.
#Person1#: Monday, June fourteenth.
#Person2#: Yes, then on Wednesday, that's the sixteenth, all classmates have to hand in three student photos.
#Person1#: Three student photos.
#Person2#: OK. Next is the basketball club meeting. It's on the seventeenth.
#Person1#: The basketball club meeting on the seventeenth, and where will they meet?
#Person2#: At the stadium.
#Person1#: And at what time?
#Person2#: From 12:45 to 1:30 PM.
#Person1#: Right.
#Person2#: Then the last thing is about filling in a form with up-to-date personal data. Our class needs to go to the computer room during the morning break on the eighteenth.
#Person1#: OK. The morning break on the eighteenth.
#Person2#: Ah, wait a minute. I made a mistake. It should be during the lunch break.
#Person1#: Got it.
#Person2#: Thank you.
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Shirley helps #Person1# to work on the class diary for next week. They need to apply for after class activity, hand in student photos, attend the basketball club meeting, and fill in a form next week.
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train_1490
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#Person1#: What are you reading?
#Person2#: It is a book written by a guy who was born without arms or legs.
#Person1#: What? So how does he get around?
#Person2#: He can actually walk pretty well, but he can't move that fast. He also has an assistant who helps him. He is actually quite successful.
#Person1#: He must have worked pretty hard.
#Person2#: Yeah, he travels around the world and gives a speech is to young people. He's changed many people's lives. Even when nothing seemed possible he stayed positive and put in even more effort.
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#Person2# is reading a book written by a guy who was born without arms or legs. #Person1# thinks he must have worked pretty hard.
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train_1491
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#Person1#: Being away from home for college can be stressful. Besides all the pressures of study, there's the pressure on your pocket. Today, let's go to a university to find out. Excuse me. Can I ask you a few questions?
#Person2#: Well, OK.
#Person1#: How do you find the cost of living in the city?
#Person2#: Everything is expensive, including clothing, housing and traveling.
#Person1#: So what do you spend most on?
#Person2#: Transport I think. For food, if I cook myself, it's not expensive at all. For clothing, I bring my clothes here from my home country where there nice and cheap. But every week I have to spend more than 100 pounds on the trains.
#Person1#: Then what's the social life like?
#Person2#: I'm a very social person. I love hanging out with my friends and meeting new people. Thankfully I don't drink nor smoke, so the only expenses maybe tickets to the cinemas, clubs and so on.
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#Person1# interviews #Person2# on #Person2#'s cost of living in the city. #Person2# thinks everything is expensive, especially transport.
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train_1492
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#Person1#: So, how should we get to the theatre?
#Person2#: Let's take the bus.
#Person1#: I hate the bus system in London! The bus drivers are rude, the buses are never on time, and there are few people around who can help you.
#Person2#: It's not that bad. You probably just had a bad experience once.
#Person1#: It wasn't just once. Every single time I take the bus, something bad happens to me or to someone else on the bus.
#Person2#: We could take the subway, but we'd have to go three stops along one line and then change trains twice.
#Person1#: Train fares are twice as expensive as the bus fare, too.
#Person2#: If we don't hurry up, we'll miss the show. Should we take the bus?
#Person1#: We're already late, so I think we had better take a taxi.
#Person2#: I don't think we'll be able to find a taxi very easily during hush hours. Let's just take the bus.
#Person1#: Fine. Have a look at the timetable to find out when the next one arrives.
#Person2#: It looks like it should be here in just a few minutes. don't worry. Nothing bad will happen. I'll even buy your ticket for you.
#Person1#: Thanks, that was nice of you.
#Person2#: See, now something good has happened to you on a bus trip!
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#Person2# suggests taking the bus to the theatre. #Person1# doesn't want to take the bus because of the bad experiences. They give up the taxi because they are already late. and #Person2# persuades #Person1# to take the bus at last.
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train_1493
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#Person1#: Hello.Hot water overflowed from the bathtub.Will you help me?
#Person2#: Would you turn off the tap?
#Person1#: I did it.
#Person2#: Then will you put all the towels under the bathroom door?
#Person1#: OK. I will.
#Person2#: I'll have our housekeeper come right away.
#Person1#: I'm sorry I was too tired to fall asleep.
#Person2#: When you woke up, the water was coming out of the tub.
#Person1#: Right.Can I compensate for the damage with the travel accident insurance?
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#Person1# fell asleep and water overflowed from the bathtub. #Person2# gives #Person1# some instructions.
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train_1494
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#Person1#: Doctor, I feel much better now. Will I be albe to go home some time this week?
#Person2#: That's good to hear. You've had an ideal recovery from your operation. We're going to send you home tomorrow.
#Person1#: Do you think I can get back to work very soon?
#Person2#: Don't be in such a hurry. I'm confident that you'll be completely recovered in 4 to 6 weeks.
#Person1#: Is there anything I should do?
#Person2#: You'd better have a good rest for a week. Be sure to have regular meals. Stay away from alcohol.Give up smoking at least a little while.
#Person1#: Should I take some medicine?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm going to give you some.Take one tablet of this medicine three times a day before meals. For that one, two tablets. And remember to come to the out patient department for a consultation in two weeks, please.
#Person1#: It's very kind of you.
#Person2#: You're welcome. We wish you a speedy recovery.Goodbye.
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#Person1# feels much better now and tells the doctor that #Person1# wants to go home. #Person2# gives #Person1# some advice and will send #Person1# home tomorrow.
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train_1495
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#Person1#: Have you declared your income and are you prepared to pay tax?
#Person2#: Not yet. I don't know how to fill out the form. What is the tax-free allowance for supporting a dependent?
#Person1#: I don't really know. Why not ask the accountant or the lawyer of the law firm? They will tell you which is subject or not subject to taxation. He can even help you avoid paying tax legally.
#Person2#: If I don't pay my taxes, would the tax officials discover it?
#Person1#: Certainly. No one who evades tax can escape from their detection. They ' ll check your income through computers. You'd better make a declaration to the tax authorities as soon as possible. If you fail to meet the deadline, you will be fined.
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#Person1# doesn't know about tax-free allowance. #Person2# advises #Person1# to seek an accountant and make the declaration soon.
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train_1496
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#Person1#: Good day! Welcome to Lincoln Bank, how may we assist you?
#Person2#: Hello. I need to find out if a Receipt of Proceeds has arrived. I'm from Felix Wasserman Associates.
#Person1#: Thanks. Have you got the L / C number?
#Person2#: It's NX567822100007.
#Person1#: Hang on a tick and I'll check for you. I'm sorry ; we have no record of that arriving.
#Person2#: OK, thanks for checking. Could you give me a ring when it arrives, please?
#Person1#: No problem. I'll be in touch as soon as it comes in.
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#Person2# checks the document status from #Person1#. #Person1# will update #Person2# when the document arrives.
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train_1497
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#Person1#: I need to make a copy of a document as soon as possible.
#Person2#: No problem, sir. There's a copy machine in our computer lab.
#Person1#: Very good. How much does each copy cost?
#Person2#: Each copy will cost you a dime, sir.
#Person1#: A dime? I remember when copies used to cost a nickel.
#Person2#: There aren't many things you can get for a nickel, sir.
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#Person1# wants to make a copy of a document. #Person2# tells him the price.
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train_1498
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#Person1#: Hello, Sir. What can I do for you today?
#Person2#: I need to find a new way of getting my insurance.
#Person1#: We've just started a new business at this bank, Bank-Insurance Link.
#Person2#: Could you give me some details about that?
#Person1#: Certainly. It could really benefit someone like you. Besides insurance for you, you can also get more or less dividends from the insurance company.
#Person2#: That sounds great. More dividends if I want to purchase them!
#Person1#: There are two different types that we are offering at the moment, Dividend Deposit and Dividend Participated Deposit.
#Person2#: I'll go through the materials that you have given me and return shortly. Thanks.
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#Person1# wants to purchase a insurance. #Person2# introduces the new insurance with dividends. #Person1# will go through the materials and decide later.
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train_1499
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#Person1#: How may I help you?
#Person2#: I couldn't find the book I was looking for.
#Person1#: Have you checked the database?
#Person2#: I checked.
#Person1#: Was it on the shelf?
#Person2#: It should have been, but it wasn't.
#Person1#: Maybe someone took it.
#Person2#: Will you be getting another copy anytime soon?
#Person1#: I'm sure we will.
#Person2#: Would you be able to reserve it for me?
#Person1#: I sure will.
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
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#Person2# couldn't find a book. #Person1# will reserve another copy for #Person2#.
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#Person1#: I see you have bought the latest copy of beauty and fashion. Are there any interesting articles in it?
#Person2#: There's an interesting interview with a top fashion designer about the latest fashions. I enjoyed reading her thought. The which? section is very interesting this month. They tested facial cleaners. T
#Person1#: I like to take the tests that they print in this magazine.
#Person2#: Which tests do you mean?
#Person1#: You know. Tests like how jealous are you? and are you a fashion victim?
#Person2#: Oh, I see. I like to do those tests, too, but I don't take them seriously.
#Person1#: Of course not, but sometimes the results make you think about yourself and what you do. According to the jealousy test, I'm quite a jealous type of person. Perhaps I need to control my jealousy.
#Person2#: You're right. It's sometimes hard to tell which pages are advertisement and which ones are articles.
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#Person2# asks about the magazine #Person1# bought. Both #Person1# and #Person2# likes to take the tests in the magazine but #Person2# doesn't take the tests seriously.
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train_1501
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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, you always say you're busy.
#Person1#: That's right.
#Person2#: And you often go back to live with your parents and leave our son in the room by himself.
#Person1#: I. . . I. . . I miss my parents, also they miss me.
#Person2#: Oh I remember, I cut terrible calls, and you didn't say anything about it.
#Person1#: You mean I am groaned a few words?
#Person2#: Totally not. Perhaps it's about our marriage.
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#Person2# complains about #Person1# and their marriage. #Person1# tries to explain.
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train_1502
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#Person1#: I do feel like a trip to Florida on such a gloomy day in New York, to enjoy the sunshine while lying on the beaches of Florida.
#Person2#: That's a great idea. It's the best season for tourists in Florida. You can also get a good sun-tan there.
#Person1#: But if the sunshine is too strong, it might damage the eyes and the skin.
#Person2#: You can put on your shades. And remember don't make your skin look like a tomato. Or else after that your skin will begin to flake off. You may even wind up with skin cancer.
#Person1#: I see. Overdoing it will do more harm than good.
#Person2#: You said it.
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#Person1# wants to visit Florida for the sunshine. #Person2# agrees and advises #Person1# not to get overtanned.
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train_1503
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#Person1#: I've been thinking about getting my hair cut.
#Person2#: I thought you were going to let it grow out long.
#Person1#: I said that, didn't I? But I just don't know what to do with it.
#Person2#: You're in one of those in-between stages, aren't you.
#Person1#: Yes, it's not short enough to be wash-and-go and not long enough to do anything fancy.
#Person2#: Have you thought about wearing a hat?
#Person1#: Everywhere I go?
#Person2#: Well, it's one way to get through the in-betweens if you really want to grow it out!
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#Person1#'s hair is in the in-between stage. #Person2# advises #Person1# to wear a hat.
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train_1504
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#Person1#: I know you're sleepy and I hate to bother you, but I think you're late for work.
#Person2#: Oh, no. I forgot to turn the alarm clock on!
#Person1#: Don't worry. I can give you a lift.
#Person2#: Thank you. You save me.
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#Person1# will give #Person2#, who oversleeps, a lift.
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train_1505
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#Person1#: I have an issue.
#Person2#: What's going on?
#Person1#: There is a leaking pipe in my wall.
#Person2#: Is there any water damage?
#Person1#: There is mildew.
#Person2#: I'll go to your apartment tomorrow to fix the pipe.
#Person1#: Why can't I call someone to fix it today?
#Person2#: I'll just do it myself.
#Person1#: I need it done today.
#Person2#: You're right about that.
#Person1#: Are you okay with me calling a plumber?
#Person2#: That's fine.
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#Person1# wants to call a plumber to fix the pipe today. #Person2# agrees.
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train_1506
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#Person1#: Have you had enough time to look over the menu?
#Person2#: Yes, we are almost ready to order.
#Person1#: Let me remind you of the specials of the day, which are posted on the board.
#Person2#: Oh, that all sounds so good! Can we get the sauce on the side?
#Person1#: Yes, we would be happy to prepare the food to meet your special needs.
#Person2#: I was wondering if you have any vegetarian choices.
#Person1#: Yes, the roasted vegetable salad is good, and the portabella mushroom burger is also a good choice.
#Person2#: I think that I would like to order the broccoli noodles, please.
#Person1#: That is an excellent choice, and I could bring you your salads now or bring them with your dinner.
#Person2#: Please bring our salads to us now. We are hungry!
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#Person1# introduces several dishes but #Person2# orders the broccoli noodles. And #Person2# asks #Person1# to bring the salad now.
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train_1507
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#Person1#: If I remember correctly, time of delivery is another point in which we differ.
#Person2#: That's right. Let's go into details of it.
#Person1#: Ok. I hope you can have these goods delivered before the end of September. We'd like them to be ready in time for our Christmas sales.
#Person2#: Christmas doesn't come until the end of the year, does it?
#Person1#: No. But in the United States, the Christmas season begins about a month before December 25.
#Person2#: Well, I'm afraid a little bit difficult for us to advanced the time of shipment. Our manufacturers are fully committed at the moment.
#Person1#: I hope you can try to get them to step up production.
#Person2#: They are already working three shifts a day to step up production as new orders keep pouring in.
#Person1#: If that's the case, there's nothing to be done about it.
#Person2#: I'm sorry.
#Person1#: What's your last word as to the delivery date then?
#Person2#: By the middle of October. This is the best we can do.
#Person1#: All right. I'll take your words at that.
#Person2#: Good. Let's call it a deal. And we'll do our best to advance the shipment, but your letter of credit should be opened early September.
#Person1#: I promise.
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#Person1# wants the goods to be delivered by the end of September. #Person2# tells #Person1# it's difficult to advance the shipping time because the manufacturers are busy. They finally reach an agreement to ship by the middle of October.
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train_1508
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#Person1#: Excuse me, is this the Guyon Travel Agency?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I want to travel to the ancient town in the south of China. Would you please tell me something about it?
#Person2#: Sure. There's network of canals. And there are white walls, black tiles, small bridges, flowing rivers, flagstones roads, blue sky and white clouds. Few places have preserved the past like this place. Walking on the ancient road makes us back to our sense.
#Person1#: Wonderful. That's just what I expect, where is my first place if I go there?
#Person2#: Zhouzhuang.
#Person1#: How long does the tour take?
#Person2#: It's about two days.
#Person1#: what's the cost?
#Person2#: It's about 300 yuan.
#Person1#: I know. Thank you very much.
#Person2#: That's all right. May you have a good trip!
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: My pleasure.
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#Person1# wants to travel to the ancient town in the south of China. #Person2# from a travel agency describes the scenery, cost, and length of the trip to #Person1#.
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train_1509
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#Person1#: Hi, good to see you. What can we assist you with today? Going away on business again?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm off again at the beginning of next week. I need to get some Traveller's Cheques.
#Person1#: We do always recommend people take Traveller's Cheques when travelling overseas. The world is a dangerous place nowadays, you never know.
#Person2#: Sure. At least if I do get robbed, heaven forbid, I can get my money back using the traveller's cheques insurance. Once, when I was travelling in France, I was pick-pocketed and not only did you replace my Traveller's Cheques for free, you also did it extremely quickly and easily.
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#Person2# wants some Traveller's Cheques for a business trip from #Person1#. #Person2# and #Person1# discuss the advantages of Traveller's Cheques.
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train_1510
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#Person1#: Hello. What can we do for you?
#Person2#: Hello, I'm here to talk to someone about a Fixed Asset Loan.
#Person1#: Certainly. That shouldn't be a problem. Tell me, do you have a Basic Account with us?
#Person2#: Yes. I also have a Loan Certificate.
#Person1#: Oh, that's good. We will come to our final decision based on your credit rating, the payment capability. . .
#Person2#: Well, we have no problems with our credit rating, I can assure you.
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#Person2# wants to apply for a loan. #Person1# checks #Person2#'s credit rating and payment capability.
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train_1511
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#Person1#: Caroline Menzies speaking.
#Person2#: Could I speak to Diana Curzon?
#Person1#: I'm afraid she's in a meeting at the moment. Who's speaking?
#Person2#: This is John Laing from Dantons.
#Person1#: Can I take a message, Mr. Laing?
#Person2#: Yes, please. I'm actually returning her call. So perhaps you could tell her that I called.
#Person1#: Certainly. Does she have your number?
#Person2#: She must have, but let me give it to you anyway. It's 01705 455623.
#Person1#: 01705. . .
#Person2#: 455623.
#Person1#: 455623.
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: OK. I'll make sure she gets the message.
#Person2#: Thank you.
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John Laing returns Diana Curzon's call, but Diana Curzon is busy. Caroline Menzies will convey the message.
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train_1512
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#Person1#: Would you tell me how I send this parcel to shanghai, China? It contains only books.
#Person2#: You might send it as printed matter.
#Person1#: I wonder if you could have ensured here.
#Person2#: Of course. How much would you want to ensure this books for?
#Person1#: Let me see. I think I can have the ensured five hundred dollars.
#Person2#: five hundred dollars, so you'll pay ten dollars for the insurance. That's two percent of the total value of the article.
#Person1#: Here ' s the check for hen dollars
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#Person1# sends a parcel with books and pays #Person2# ten dollars to insure the parcel.
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train_1513
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#Person1#: May I speak to Marry?
#Person2#: Marry is not in right now, she went shopping with her mum.
#Person1#: Will it be too late if I call around ten this evening?
#Person2#: That's all right. We don't go to bed early.
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#Person2# allows #Person1# to call Marry again around ten.
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train_1514
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#Person1#: Hello, I would like to make an appointment to look at houses.
#Person2#: Sure, would you prefer looking in the morning or afternoon?
#Person1#: I would prefer mornings.
#Person2#: Can you go during the week, or can you only go during the weekend?
#Person1#: Going to look at houses during the week is best for me.
#Person2#: Where would you like me to pick you up?
#Person1#: I will meet you at the real estate office.
#Person2#: I am thinking of looking at three houses, and it will take about two hours.
#Person1#: That sounds good to me.
#Person2#: Once I contact the owners and confirm the times, I will e-mail you a schedule.
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#Person1# makes an appointment with #Person2# for house viewing. #Person2# confirms the time and place with #Person1#.
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train_1515
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#Person1#: Good morning, sir, can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I was wondering if you had the time to show me around this exhibition?
#Person1#: I'd be glad to, sir. But may I ask what line of business you are in?
#Person2#: I'm in the electrical appliances.
#Person1#: I see. Would you be interested in seeing the audio-visual products? They are made by our company.
#Person2#: Thanks, they are rather attractive. But I think there is nothing better than seeing things In actual operation.
#Person1#: Yes, of course. Would you like to make an inspection tour of some factories?
#Person2#: Yes, very much, if it wouldn't add inconvenience to you. First hand information is always more valuable than reading pamphlets.
#Person1#: I'll make the arrangement and let you know the time tomorrow.
#Person2#: That would be great.
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#Person2# asks #Person1# to show him around the exhibition. #Person1# confirms the interests of #Person2# and will make the arrangement.
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train_1516
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#Person1#: Happy New Year, Rose.
#Person2#: Happy New Year, Thomas. How many joys nice drinks with us, will you?
#Person1#: Thank you, I will. What are you up to today?
#Person2#: First, I am going to get ready for the parade, I have a great costume. Then later today, I am going to church. If you want, I can give you a costume, and you can be at parade too. It will be fun
#Person1#: Sure, why not. Sounds like fun. Why are you going to church?
#Person2#: My father likes to go, and I told him I will go with him.
#Person1#: What for?
#Person2#: Lots of people especially seniors like to go to church, and attend the evening service.
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Rose invites Thomas to have some drinks and go to the parade together to celebrate New Year. Thomas accepts.
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train_1517
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#Person1#: are you good at cooking?
#Person2#: no, but I'm pretty good at eating!
#Person1#: do you prefer chinese food or Western food?
#Person2#: well, to be honest with you, Chinese food is really different from western food.
#Person1#: are you used to the food here?
#Person2#: I'm not really used to it yet.
#Person1#: what's your favorite Chinese dish?
#Person2#: like most foreigners, I really like Sweet and Sour Pork and Kung Pao Chicken. I eat them almost every day.
#Person1#: have you tried traditional Chinese dumplings yet?
#Person2#: I tried once, but they are quite difficult to eat with chopsticks.
#Person1#: you know, foreigners are not expected to use chopsticks proficiently. If you do, you'll give your Chinese friends quite an impression.
#Person2#: that's good to know. I'd like to try more Chinese food, but since I can't read any of the menus in the restaurants near my home, it's difficult to try new food.
#Person1#: if you want, I can introduce you to some typical Chinese dishes.
#Person2#: that would be great. I really only want to taste real Chinese food, not just the food that foreigners like to eat!
#Person1#: if you haven't tried Beijing duck yet, I'd like to treat you to a meal at a famous duck restaurant near Qianmen. It would be a pity if you left without tasting it!
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#Person1# asks #Person2#'s opinions about Chinese food. #Person2# likes Sweet and Sour Pork and Kung Pao chicken and wants to try typical Chinese dishes. #Person1# invites #Person2# to have Beijing duck.
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train_1518
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#Person1#: Hello, Pratt. How was your interview yesterday?
#Person2#: Hello, Finn. I did a wonderful job and I was employed. How about you?
#Person1#: I am sorry to tell you that I have lost the opportunity.
#Person2#: Why? You are so excellent. I think you are the most suitable person for the job.
#Person1#: Yes, I know I am excellent, but I pay no attention to the etiquette you'Ve told me.
#Person2#: What? Then what did you do?
#Person1#: When I entered the room, I forgot to close the door. Later, I couldn't help smoking, you know I am a heavy-smoker. What's more, I forgot to polish my shoes. There is some dirt on it.
#Person2#: You are so careless. You know they are the basic rules you should follow before you attend an interview. Do remember not to smoke any more, otherwise, you can't find a job.
#Person1#: Yes, I know. And next time I must make good preparations.
#Person2#: Good luck next time.
#Person1#: Thank you.
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Pratt was employed but Finn was not because he didn't pay attention to the etiquette. Pratt asks Finn to remember the etiquette next time.
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train_1519
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#Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: I would like to check out these books.
#Person1#: May I see your library card, please?
#Person2#: Yes. Here you go.
#Person1#: Apparently, you have unpaid late fees.
#Person2#: I do?
#Person1#: You owe some money.
#Person2#: Exactly how much do I owe?
#Person1#: You owe $ 24. 50.
#Person2#: I won't be able to pay that right now.
#Person1#: Until you pay it, you can't check out books.
#Person2#: I will pay it. Don't worry.
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#Person2# can't check out the books until the late fees are paid.
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train_1520
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#Person1#: Do you have any apartment to rent?
#Person2#: Yes. Right now I have a studio.
#Person1#: Where is it.
#Person2#: In the downtown, near the square.
#Person1#: Is it furnished?
#Person2#: Yes, and the rent includes utilities.
#Person1#: That's good. When can I go to see the house?
#Person2#: What about next saturday.
#Person1#: Fine.
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#Person1# wants to rent a furnished studio from #Person2#.
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train_1521
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#Person1#: Have you seen the movie Catwoman?
#Person2#: No, not yet. Is it good?
#Person1#: Yes, it's quite amusing, actually. Good plot, and Sharon Stone's in it.
#Person2#: Oh, she's good. She is my favorite! She must be getting on a bit now.
#Person1#: Yeah, but she looks amazing.
#Person2#: So what's the movie about?
#Person1#: Well, it's about this woman who got murdered because she discovered some company secrets about the cosmetics company she worked for. But then she got reincarnated as a cat.
#Person2#: Huh?
#Person1#: I know. Stay with me. She then decided to get her revenge by revealing the company secret and killing the boss. First, though, she had to discover her true cat nature. At the end she had a big fight with Sharon Stone, who was the real danger in the company. She had actually murdered the boss, who was her husband, and then tried to frame Catwoman for the murder, so everyone thought Catwoman was evil.
#Person2#: I see. Catwoman married the boss?
#Person1#: No. Sharon Stone was married to the boss, who treated her badly, so she killed him. So where was I? OK, so then, at the same time she fell in love with a cop, who was investigating the murder of the boss. Finally, she ditched the cop to follow her feline nature.
#Person2#: Wait a minute, I'm lost. The cop killed the boss?
#Person1#: No, Sharon Stone did.
#Person2#: And Sharon Stone is Catwoman?
#Person1#: Haven't you been listening to a word I've been saying?
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#Person1# thinks Catwoman is a good movie. #Person2# asks about the plot. #Person1# describes the plot to #Person2# but #Person2# is not able to follow.
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train_1522
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#Person1#: Are you ready to order? May I suggest a veal.
#Person2#: No, I'll have the fish please.
#Person1#: The chicken is also nice.
#Person2#: No, I want the fish.
#Person1#: Our special tonight is lobster.
#Person2#: Thank you, but I prefer the fish
#Person1#: Perhaps you'd enjoy the lamb
#Person2#: No, I like the fish.
#Person1#: What ever you say?
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#Person1# recommends different dishes to #Person2# but #Person2# insists on ordering fish.
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#Person1#: Hello, Jenny. What are you doing here?
#Person2#: Hello, Mark! This is my daughter, Sarah. It's the school holidays so we're shopping now--- we're not sure what to do after that.
#Person1#: Well, there's a show for children this afternoon in the library where I work.
#Person2#: Oh'? What time is it at?
#Person1#: It starts at two and finishes at three thirty. It's only a quarter past one now. Do you think Sarah would like that?
#Person2#: How much is a ticket?
#Person1#: Well, it's one pound fifty for adults and seventy-five pence for children. Programmes are twenty-five pence.
#Person2#: And does your library run a reading course in the holidays?
#Person1#: Yes, and if children under ten, like Sarah, read four books in six weeks, we give them something to take home.
#Person2#: What, like a book?
#Person1#: Well, this year it's a pen, but sometimes it's a book or a school bag. Meet me after the show and I'll give you some more detail.
#Person2#: Thanks. See you later then.
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Mark recommends the show in the library to Jenny and her daughter. Jenny asks about the reading course. Mark will give her more details after the show.
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train_1524
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#Person1#: Did you go out yesterday evening?
#Person2#: Yes, we went to the Tianjin sports center to watch a women volleyball game between Tianjin and US. The US team was led by Lang Ping, the former coach of the Chinese national team.
#Person1#: How was the game?
#Person2#: It's very exciting, we enjoyed it very much, but we missed the first 30 minutes.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: We took a wrong bus, so we were late for the game. We got there at 7:30.
#Person1#: That's too bad.
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#Person1# asks about yesterday evening. #Person2# watched a volleyball game but missed the first 30 minutes.
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train_1525
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#Person1#: Hello. Matt White speaking.
#Person2#: Hello, Dr. White, my name's Pan Johnson. My roommate, Janet Holmes, wanted me to call you.
#Person1#: Janet Holmes? Oh, that's right. She's in my Shakespearean English class. Has anything happened to her?
#Person2#: Nothing, it's just that she submitted a job application yesterday and the company asked her in for an interview today. She's afraid she won't be able to attend your class this afternoon. I'm calling to see whether it would be OK if I gave you her essay.
#Person1#: Certainly, that would be fine. Uh, you can either drop it off at my class or bring it to my office.
#Person2#: Would it be all right to come by your office around 4:00? I'm afraid I can't come any earlier because I have three classes this afternoon.
#Person1#: Uh, I won't be here when you come. I'm supposed to be at a meeting from 3:00 to 6:00, but how about leaving it with my secretary? She usually stays until 5:00.
#Person2#: Fine, please tell her I'll be there at 4:00. And Dr. White, one more thing, could you tell me where your office is? Janet told me where your class is, but she didn't give me directions to your office.
#Person1#: Well, I'm in Room 302 of the Gregory Building. I'll tell my secretary to put the paper in my mail box, and I'll get it when I return.
#Person2#: I sure appreciate it. Goodbye, Dr. White.
#Person1#: Goodbye, Ms. Johnson.
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Pan calls Dr. White to confirm if Pan can submit the essay for her roommate but Dr.White and Pan have conflicts in the schedule. Dr. White tells Pan to give the essay to his secretary and gives Pan the location of his office.
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train_1526
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#Person1#: What time do you usually get up in the morning?
#Person2#: I sleep in every morning, sometimes until 11 or 12.
#Person1#: Are you serious? I get up at 5 every morning to go to the gym, and then I get to work around 7.
#Person2#: Well, I work from home, so I can set my own hours. I usually work until midnight or 1 in the morning, and then I like to sleep in.
#Person1#: I like to be in bed around 9 or 10 at night so I can get enough sleep. Our schedules are very different! You're lucky that you get to set your own schedule, but I could never sleep that late. I'm definitely a morning person.
#Person2#: And I'm definitely a night person. Waking up early is so terrible.
#Person1#: Maybe we should switch schedules for a week!
#Person2#: No way! I would never want your schedule.
#Person1#: Very funny... What are you doing today?
#Person2#: Well, it's Saturday, so I was thinking of taking a hike. Would you like to come?
#Person1#: Sure. Can we go to see a movie afterwards?
#Person2#: I don't really like movies, actually. Can we do something else?
#Person1#: Sure, but I have to work tomorrow, even though it's Sunday, so I do need to be home around 9.
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#Person1# and #Person2# talk about their daily schedules. #Person1# is a morning person but #Person2# is a night person. They decide to take a hike but not to see a movie today.
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train_1527
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#Person1#: Oh, wow. I can't believe today is our last day of school. No more teaching for three months straight! So where are you going for summer vacation?
#Person2#: A couple of months ago, one of my students gave me a magazine. I was greatly interested in it. Now I get it in my mailbox every month.
#Person1#: Why don't you just read it online?
#Person2#: Well, I just love the photos, and sometimes I cut them out and put them up on my wall.
#Person1#: Huh?
#Person2#: I have been planning my vacation ever since I got that first magazine. I pick the most interesting photos, cut them out, and put them up on my wall. I look at them and decide where I want to go most.
#Person1#: Most people just do that on Facebook, you know...
#Person2#: Well, I just prefer to do it this way.
#Person1#: So how many photos do you have on your wall?
#Person2#: About a dozen.
#Person1#: So have you decided where you will go?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. I even have my plane ticket.
#Person1#: I can't wait to hear where it is. Two months of planning and studying photos...okay, so...where are you going?
#Person2#: To Morocco! I'll be there for a month!
#Person1#: That sounds great!
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#Person1# asks #Person2# about the vacation plan. #Person2# received a magazine from a student, cut photos from the magazine, put them on the wall, decided to travel to Morocco for vacation.
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train_1528
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#Person1#: How do you usually spend your day, Paul?
#Person2#: I usually get up at seven. I take a shower and dress and then I have breakfast at seven thirty. I leave the house at eight. I work from nine to five. I have dinner at six thirty, watch television and then go to bed.
#Person1#: How do you usually spend you weekends?
#Person2#: In the summer, I usually sit in the park. At other times of the year, I like to do odd jobs around the house or paint. Painting is my hobby.
#Person1#: What do you do for exercise?
#Person2#: I play basketball every weekend.
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#Person1# asks how Paul spends day and weekends, and what Paul does for exercise.
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train_1529
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#Person1#: Please take a seat!
#Person2#: Thank you!
#Person1#: Now, you're applying for a job as secretary with us. I'd like to ask you some questions. Now, first of all, how many foreign languages can you speak?
#Person2#: Well, I can speak English quite well. And I also know a little Japanese.
#Person1#: English and a bit of Japanese. Um, can you type?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, I can type.
#Person1#: Uh-huh, and can you use a computer?
#Person2#: Oh yes. I am very good at computers.
#Person1#: Apple and PC?
#Person2#: Both, yes. And I can do word processing and other things as well.
#Person1#: Right, and um, can you take shorthand?
#Person2#: Yes, not very fast, but I can.
#Person1#: OK, fine. And can you drive a car?
#Person2#: No, I'm afraid I can't.
#Person1#: Well, that's not very important.
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#Person1# interviews #Person2# as a secretary. #Person2# can speak foreign languages, use a computer, take shorthand but can't drive.
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#Person1#: Hello, Kate. Have you been to the new sports center yet?
#Person2#: Not yet. Where is it?
#Person1#: On Mill Road, near Stone Street, behind Santa Station.
#Person2#: What about it?
#Person1#: It's wonderful. You can do a lot of sports there. I played table tennis last Saturday, and watched a basketball match.
#Person2#: What about the swimming pool?
#Person1#: It's very good. Would you like to go there with me next week?
#Person2#: Good idea. Every day is OK except Monday.
#Person1#: Well. Why not go there on Saturday? Then we can stay for a long time.
#Person2#: OK. See you.
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#Person1# describes the new sports center to Kate and invites her to go there together.
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#Person1#: Aren't you going to give us a training workshop next week? How are things going on your preparation for the presentation?
#Person2#: I'm having trouble narrowing down my topic for the training. I want to speak about how to improve our sales technique, but there is so much to say, it's hard to get organized.
#Person3#: Our training group won't be very large, so you will have more time to focus on more areas. We can cover a lot of ground in an hour and a half, if everyone is participating and paying attention.
#Person2#: I want to focus on some suggestions about making sales scores, and I was hoping to throw in a few role plays so that people get practise implementing the things I'm going to talk about. Do you think people will go for the role playing?
#Person1#: I think some people may be a little shy to do role playing in front of class... but if you are enthusiastic about your topic, you can help everyone to feel more at ease and willing to give it a try.
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#Person2# updates #Person1# and #Person3# about the preparation for the presentation at a training workshop. #Person3# introduces the training group. #Person2# gives some suggestions.
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train_1532
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#Person1#: I think Andy's party will be fun.
#Person2#: Yeah, I think so. Oh, by the way, I need to ask you something.
#Person1#: What's that?
#Person2#: Could I get back the sweater you borrowed?
#Person1#: Sure. Oh, that reminds me. Could I borrow your black leather boots?
#Person2#: My boots? Er. . . Sure, ok.
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#Person1# agrees to return the sweater to #Person1# but asks to borrow the boots.
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train_1533
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#Person1#: Do you have a boyfriend?
#Person2#: Yes. Why?
#Person1#: Well, I came to know a girl 3 weeks ago and we have so much in common.
#Person2#: So?
#Person1#: So I think I may fall in love with her.
#Person2#: You are attracted to her. That sounds great, but how do you know that it is a crush or it's real love?
#Person1#: Then what's the difference between having a crush and falling in love?
#Person2#: That's a big question. Well, if you are in love, maybe you'll take every opportunity to talk to her or telephone her for no reason at all.
#Person1#: That's what I did.
#Person2#: And you think about her all the time?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: And maybe you suddenly have new interests. I mean you suddenly begin to do things you used to avoid, ie. You used to sleep in every morning, but because she jogs every morning, then you begin to like jogging.
#Person1#: That's it. She likes dogs so much now, and I begin to love dogs.
#Person2#: Oh, congratulations! Sounds like you've found your soul mate.
#Person1#: Thanks. But I know falling in love is one thing, while staying in love is another.
#Person2#: Yeah, that's right. If you find this person is more and more important to you and you can totally trust her, then you can stay in love.
#Person1#: Yeah. Falling in love is so good!
#Person2#: While staying in love is even better.
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#Person2# met a girl but can't tell if it's a crush or real love. #Person1# analyzes for #Person2# and thinks #Person2# has found the soul mate.
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train_1534
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#Person1#: what was your wedding ceremony like, Abigail?
#Person2#: my husband and I got married in a registry office with just two friends there as witnesses. But then we had three parties to celebrate.
#Person1#: three parties? That's quite a lot. That must have been expensive!
#Person2#: well, since my husband and I are from two different countries, and we live in a third country, we decided to have one in each country. It wasn't actually that expensive.
#Person1#: were your parents upset that they weren't there to see you get married?
#Person2#: I would have liked them to be there, but they couldn't afford to fly out to see us, and we couldn't afford to fly out to see them, so they understood.
#Person1#: did your husband's family get to meet your family?
#Person2#: my husband's parents flew out to meet my family when we got married in my hometown, so that was great. Some people spend ridiculous amounts of money on extravagant wedding receptions, but we agreed t
#Person1#: that makes sense. Did you go on a honeymoon?
#Person2#: we waited until our one-year anniversary to go on our honeymoon to Africa.
#Person1#: you really didn't have a very traditional wedding, did you?
#Person2#: not at all, but we don't have a very traditional marriage either, so it suited us perfectly!
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#Person1# asks Abigail about her wedding. Abigail and her husband from two different countries got married in a third country so they had three parties. She didn't go on a honeymoon. She feels her untraditional wedding perfect because of her untraditional marriage.
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train_1535
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#Person1#: I have been having a lot of headaches lately.
#Person2#: Have you been having these headaches for a long time?
#Person1#: I have had headaches my whole life, but they have been getting worse lately.
#Person2#: Have you been under a lot of stress lately?
#Person1#: I've been under stress, but no more than usual.
#Person2#: Have you been getting enough sleep lately?
#Person1#: No, I only sleep a few hours a night.
#Person2#: Have you had any head injuries lately?
#Person1#: Yes, actually I fell skiing last week and hit my head.
#Person2#: I am going to send you for a CT scan, and I will see you again when we see the results.
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#Person1# has a headache. #Person2# asks about the details and will send #Person1# for a CT scan.
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train_1536
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#Person1#: Have you bought another handset
#Person2#: No, it is the original one.
#Person1#: This is silver gray,while I remember your handset was black.
#Person2#: I have changed a case for it.
#Person1#: Can a handset case be changed?
#Person2#: Of course. That's why I bought this type. I can change its case frequently, so it is novel to use it.
#Person1#: How many cases are accessible?
#Person2#: There are two more, one is orange and the other is pink. I have bought them all.
#Person1#: It's really going to be fresh all the time.
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#Person1# thinks #Person2# bought the other handset, but #Person2# changed the case because #Person2# bought all cases.
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train_1537
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#Person1#: Mom, I want a puppy.
#Person2#: Let me think about it.
#Person1#: Why do you have to think about it?
#Person2#: Because puppies cost money.
#Person1#: No, they don't. Puppies are free.
#Person2#: Yes, but puppies need their shots.
#Person1#: Shots for what?
#Person2#: So they won't get sick, just like why you get your shots.
#Person1#: I hate shots.
#Person2#: And puppies have to eat. Food costs money.
#Person1#: No problem. I'll give him some food off my plate.
#Person2#: Oh, no, you won't. Puppies don't eat vegetables.
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#Person1# wants a puppy. #Person2# needs to think about it because the puppies cost money.
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train_1538
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#Person1#: Wow, that was a delicious meal! We must come back to this restaurant. Everyone in my family told me how good it was, but I'd never tried it before. I'm glad I listened to them.
#Person2#: I've been here a lot with my friends, but this time was the best. Last time I ate some pasta and it was OK, but my steak tonight was excellent.
#Person1#: My chicken was amazing. It was so soft and juicy. It's easy to cook chicken too long until it's dry, but this was perfect.
#Person2#: We should tell the chef. I'm sure he would appreciate it.
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#Person1# and #Person2# both think highly of the restaurant. #Person2# suggests telling the chef.
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train_1539
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#Person1#: I ' m hungry, let ' s go grab a bite to eat.
#Person2#: Yeah me too. Oh! Can we stop at the shop really fast? I lost my makeup bag at the airport and I want to pick up a few things.
#Person1#: Will you take long?
#Person2#: No! Five minutes I promise!
#Person1#: Come on! We have been here for almost an hour! I thought you said you were only going to get a few things! How long does it take you to pick out a lipstick and some nail polish!
#Person2#: Are you crazy? You have no idea what you are talking about! Just for my eyes I have to get eye-liner, an eyelash curler, eye shadow, an eyebrow pencil and mascara. Then I need to get foundation, liquid foundation.
#Person1#: Whoa whoa whoa! Are you nuts? How much is all this going to cost? I ' m looking at the price at each one of these little things and it ' s outrageous! This is basically a crayon!
#Person2#: What about you? You spend as much or more money on your razors, after shave, cologne and gel! Not to mention how much you spend on clothes and...
#Person1#: Fine! Get the stupid thirty dollar crayon!
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#Person2# has lost her makeup bag and wants to pick up some cosmetics in the shop. #Person1# blames #Person2# for spending a lot of money on makeup and then #Person2# accuses #Person1# of spending too much on his razors, shave, etc.
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train_1540
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#Person1#: It was very kind of you to give me a tour of the place. It gave me a good idea of your product range.
#Person2#: It ' s a pleasure to show our factory to our customers. What ' s your general impression, may I ask?
#Person1#: Very impressive, indeed, especially the speed of your NW Model.
#Person2#: That ' s our latest development. A product with high performance. We put it on the market just two months ago.
#Person1#: The machine gives you an edge over your competitors, I guess.
#Person2#: Certainly. No one can match us as far as speed is concerned.
#Person1#: Could you give me some brochures for that machine? And the price if possible.
#Person2#: Right. Here is our sales catalog and literature.
#Person1#: Thank you. I think we may be able to work together in the future.
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#Person2# gave #Person1# a tour of the factory. #Person1# is impressed especially by the speed of #Person2#'s NW Model and expresses #Person1#'s cooperation intention.
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train_1541
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#Person1#: So, Casey, how are things going with the photos for the press kit?
#Person2#: Yeah, I ' Ve been meaning to talk to you about that. I might need to ask for an extension on that deadline.
#Person1#: You ' Ve had over a month to get this finalized! Why are things delayed?
#Person2#: Well, the thing is, we ran into a lot of problems...
#Person1#: I ' m not looking for excuses here. I just want to get this finished on time!
#Person2#: I know, and I apologize for the delay. But some things were just beyond my control. I had trouble booking the photographer, and then Michael was sick for three weeks, so I couldn ' t include him in the photos, and the design team lost all the files, so I had to re-do the pictures.
#Person1#: I ' m not going to put this off any longer, Casey! I want those photos ASAP!
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#Person1# asks Casey about the process of the photos. Casey apologises and makes excuses for the delay but #Person1# is still very angry and wants the photos ASAP.
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train_1542
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#Person1#: Hi, my name is Ted, what's yours?
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: I said, I'm Ted, who are you?
#Person2#: Huh? Oh, my name is Laura.
#Person1#: Do you come here often, Laura?
#Person2#: Huh? I can't hear you, the music's too loud.
#Person1#: Let's go outside and talk. So Laura, do you come here often?
#Person2#: Hold on, my ears are still ringing from the music. . . what was it you asked me?
#Person1#: I asked if you come here often.
#Person2#: Sometimes, usually once every few weeks. Do you?
#Person1#: No, this is my first time here.
#Person2#: I usually come with a group of friends. We dance a little, have a few drinks, and just have a good time.
#Person1#: Yeah, that's why I'm here. My friends dragged me here, because they think I spend too much time studying.
#Person2#: That's good. It's good to hit the books, but you need to get out once in a while.
#Person1#: I guess so. But the music is too loud. I don't mind getting out and meeting people, but next time I'll do it in a park.
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Ted and Laura meet for the first time. They tell each other how often they come to this place and they think the music here is too loud.
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train_1543
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#Person1#: Today is Saturday, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, what's wrong?
#Person1#: What's the date today?
#Person2#: Today is September 28th, 2007.
#Person1#: I have a meeting this afternoon.
#Person2#: When will it begin?
#Person1#: It will begin at three o'cock. What's the time now?
#Person2#: It is half past one.
#Person1#: I have to go now. I don't want to be late.
#Person2#: Don't worry, time is enough.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# the date today. #Person1# remembers #Person1# has a meeting this afternoon.
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train_1544
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#Person1#: Ladies and gentlemen, dear Mr. Simpson. Following the increasing communication between Unity Company and Pineapple Computer Company, we established steady cooperation. And today we all here feel very proud and honored to have Mr. Simpson with us. Mr. Simpson is well-known for his success and his career. So first of all, let me, on the behalf of all present here, extend our warm welcome and cordial greetings to our distinguished guest. Now let's invite Mr. Simpson to give us his speech.
#Person2#: I want to show my gratitude for your hospitality. And I believe me trip here will be meaningful and our cooperation will go deeper and stabler in near future. Through the communication, we can know more about each other. Thank you so much for your consideration.
#Person1#: Well, I also hope our cooperation will be never-ending. Thank you again.
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#Person1# invites Mr. Simpson to give a speech. Mr. Simpson expresses his expectation for a long-standing cooperation between #Person1# and him.
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train_1545
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#Person1#: I'm phoning about the factory visit next Friday. What should I do when I arrive?
#Person2#: Park in the visitors'car park in front of the factory and then go to the gatehouse. It's directly opposite the entrance to the car park. The Security people will sign you in and give you a visitor's badge. My assistant will come down to meet you.
#Person1#: OK, thanks. Look forward to seeing you on Friday, then.
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#Person1# phones #Person2# to ask about what to do on #Person1#'s arrival for the factory visit.
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train_1546
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#Person1#: Yuck. The carrots taste awful and salty. Hi sis, how do you like them?
#Person2#: I like them very much. They are delicious.
#Person1#: Well, you can have all my carrots.
#Person2#: Daniel, hold on for a minute. What are you trying to pull there?
#Person1#: Nothing. Just that I don't care for these carrots. Hi, sis. , I saw you buy some chocolate cakes. I am done with the main course. It's about time for some dessert.
#Person2#: Oh, you want my chocolate cakes, so to speak!
#Person1#: No, no, I'm just thinking of some dessert. And I have had enough carrots.
#Person2#: Daniel, carrots contain much Vitamin C. It is good for you.
#Person1#: I know, but chocolate cake is even better.
#Person2#: Oh, stop it! You know you need vegetables. You will end up fat if you don't watch your diet, now.
#Person1#: Well, actually, I don't mind eating carrots, but chocolate cakes are much better. You know I was born with a sweet tooth.
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Daniel thinks the carrots don't taste good and wants #Person2#'s chocolate cake. #Person2# tells him eating carrots does good to health but Daniel still wants the cake.
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train_1547
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#Person1#: David, would you like something to eat?
#Person2#: No, I'm full.
#Person1#: Do you want something to drink?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like some coffee.
#Person1#: Sorry, I don't have any coffee.
#Person2#: That's OK. I'll have a glass of water.
#Person1#: A small glass, or a big one?
#Person2#: Small please.
#Person1#: Here you are.
#Person2#: Thanks.
#Person1#: You're welcome.
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#Person1# asks David if he wants something to eat or drink. David'll have a small glass of water.
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train_1548
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#Person1#: I'd like to reserve a table for three at 6:30 this evening.
#Person2#: Let me check. Hold on, please. . . Yes, that's fine. Smoking or nonsmoking area?
#Person1#: Nonsmoking, please.
#Person2#: All right. May I have your name?
#Person1#: My surname is Gao.
#Person2#: How do you spell it, sir?
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#Person2# helps Mr. Gao reserve a table for dinner.
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train_1549
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#Person1#: I saw an interesting program on TV last night. It was about elderly people.
#Person2#: And what did the program say?
#Person1#: It said that people with a positive attitude tend to live longer and happier.
#Person2#: I think that many physicians now agree with that idea.
#Person1#: And the TV program also said that physical exercise helps people deal with stress.
#Person2#: And the most active older people seem to enjoy some kind of physical exercise. My father is over 60 years old, and he lifts weights every day.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# about an interesting TV program about elderly people.
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train_1550
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#Person1#: Hello there! Come on in! Don't just stand there! Come and take a seat!
#Person2#: Um, okay. Well, I just want a trim. Nothing too fancy.
#Person1#: Oh my gosh! Your hair is amazing! So silky, so shiny! I am going to work my magic on your hair! You hear me? You are going to look like a million bucks!
#Person2#: Okay. Um. . . can you make sure my sideburns are even and you just take a little off the top.
#Person1#: Don't you worry, I'll take care of everything! Oh my god! I just love your curly hair! It's so fluffy and cute! You should totally let it grow out. An afro would look great on you!
#Person2#: Um. . . no.
#Person1#: Okay, but you are going to be my masterpiece!
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#Person2# wants a trim. #Person1# serves #Person2# and admires #Person2#'s hair enthusiastically but #Person1# reacts indifferently.
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train_1551
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#Person1#: How's the food?
#Person2#: It's pretty good.
#Person1#: Well I don't think so. I don't like it at all!
#Person2#: I'm afraid you're being too particular about your food.
#Person1#: I eat dog food when my parents are out.
#Person2#: We're in the same boat! I'Ve eaten fast food the whole week. I hate it now.
#Person1#: Poor us! All this junk food lacks nutrition!
#Person2#: Let's dine out tonight for a change!
#Person1#: Good idea!
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#Person1# and #Person2# get tired of eating fast food when their parents are out. They will dine out tonight for a change.
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train_1552
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#Person1#: I found a great school for Junior!
#Person2#: Don't you think it's a little early to be looking for schools? We haven't even had the baby yet!
#Person1#: We can't be too cautious about these things.
#Person2#: You are going to be such an adorable father! Tell me about this school.
#Person1#: There is a huge slide on the playground and lots of trees and even a little brook!
#Person2#: What about inside the school?
#Person1#: There is a library right inside the front door.
#Person2#: I think our child is going to love it!
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#Person1# found a great school for Junior and describes it to #Person2#, although they haven't had their baby.
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train_1553
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#Person1#: Farmington? Would you take a look at these catalogue ads that Roger did? I don't think we can use them.
#Person2#: Hmm. I see what you mean. Have you spoken with Roger? He usually does better work than this.
#Person1#: I know, Mr. Farmington. But, I'm not sure that I should bring this up with him. I think it would be better if you spoke to him.
#Person2#: All right. Leave these ads with me. I'll speak to him this morning.
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#Person1# and Farmington feel dissatisfied with the ads that Roger did. Farmington will speak to Roger.
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train_1554
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#Person1#: Tomorrow is Halloween, I know I'm ready. I bought two pumpkins and a big bags of candy. Do you want to help me a jack-o-lantern?
#Person2#: I'd love to. I heard about Halloween when I was in Beijing. It's kind of a children's day. Small kids get dressed up, then walk around with paper bags or baskets, knocking on the neighbor's
#Person1#: They are supposed to say trick or treat? Then the neighbors are supposed to hand up the candy.
#Person2#: That's kind of cool. But what's the trick mean?
#Person1#: Usually it's the older kids going around playing Halloween, like punching the pumpkins left outside people's doors or - - someone's tree. They usually do it late at night after little kids go
#Person2#: That sounds kind of fun, maybe I can get tighter with my friends that night.
#Person1#: Usually be adults, you don't have kids have a big party in get dressed up too.
#Person2#: That does sound a lot of fun.
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#Person1# and #Person2# are preparing for Halloween. They talk about the customs especially the trick-or-treat. #Person2# thinks that sounds a lot of fun.
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train_1555
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#Person1#: Dear fellows. As you know, Mr. Ross will be leaving us very soon after his short but meaningful visit to our company.
#Person2#: I really want to stay a little longer, but I still have a meeting to attend. All in all, I am so impressed by your hospitality and your warm welcome. Thank you for the trouble you have taken.
#Person1#: Just as what I said in my welcome speech, Mr. Ross's visit to our company is meaningful for both our two companies. Thank you very much for your visiting. We will miss you all the time.
#Person2#: During my trip here, I learned a lot and I get to know our choice of choosing your company as our partner is definitely right. I can feel and sense the potential of your company. And at last I wish our further cooperation will be sound and successful.
#Person1#: That's our pleasure. Mr. Ross, your visit leaves gorgeous memory here. And I hope Mr. Halmiton, the president of your company can also have the chance to visit our company soon. Remember me to him, please.
#Person2#: Of course, I will.
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Mr. Ross has visited #Person1#'s company and is leaving very soon. He thanks #Person1#'s hospitality and they both wish their further cooperation will be sound and successful.
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train_1556
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#Person1#: Room service. Can I help you?
#Person2#: This is room 1019. I would like to order breakfast.
#Person1#: What would you like, sir?
#Person2#: One orange juice, scrambled eggs with bacon, toast and coffee.
#Person1#: It will take about 20 minutes, sir. Is that all right?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. Oh, by the way, could you also bring me today's paper?
#Person1#: Of course, sir.
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#Person2# calls Room Service to ask for breakfast and today's paper.
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train_1557
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#Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Croft.
#Person2#: Good morning, nurse. I want to see the dentist, please.
#Person1#: Do you have an appointment?
#Person2#: No, I don't.
#Person1#: Is it urgent?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. It's very urgent. I feel awful. I have a terrible toothache.
#Person1#: Can you come at 10 am on Monday, April 24th?
#Person2#: I must see the dentist now, nurse.
#Person1#: The dentist is very busy at the moment. Can you come at 2 PM?
#Person2#: That's very late. Can the dentist see me now?
#Person1#: I'm afraid that he can't, Mr. Croft. Can't you wait till this afternoon?
#Person2#: I can wait, but my toothache can't!
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Mr Croft has a terrible toothache and wants to see the dentist right now, but the nurse tells him that the dentist is not available and he has to wait.
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train_1558
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#Person1#: Hello. Do you like this jewelry? I made most of these items myself.
#Person2#: You really have talent. How did you learn to do this?
#Person1#: My mother taught me some tricks of the trade. I've always loved jewelry.
#Person2#: Me, too. But I could never make bracelets like these.
#Person1#: I've been making these designs for over ten years. You can have a bracelet for ten dollars.
#Person2#: I'll take one right now for seven dollars.
#Person1#: It's a deal!
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#Person1# recommends a bracelet designed by #Person1# to #Person2#. #Person2# takes one after bargaining.
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