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train_2259
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#Person1#: Do you love me?
#Person2#: I'm very fond of you.
#Person1#: Yes, but do you love me?
#Person2#: why? You mean a lot to me.
#Person1#: why didn't you answer my question?
#Person2#: what question?
#Person1#: Do you love me? come on, I'm eager to hear.
#Person2#: you know that I care for you. I---I'm proud of you.
#Person1#: Don't cherish your words, dear.
#Person2#: I---I don't feel like saying it.
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#Person1# asks #Person2# whether #Person2# loves #Person1#. #Person2# keeps dodging the question.
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train_2260
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#Person1#: I don't think the teacher had a right to say that. The teacher was wrong to have accused her in front of the whole class.
#Person2#: You've got to be joking! It's the teacher's right to say anything wants, and if she saw Myra cheating, she certainly had the right to say so.
#Person1#: I agree she had the right to say something, but I feel she should have done it privately.
#Person2#: You're right. If I were the teacher, I wouldn't have done that.
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#Person1# thinks the teacher shouldn't accuse a student in front of the whole class but do it privately. #Person2# agrees.
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train_2261
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#Person1#: Donna, you really shocked everyone at the party last night!
#Person2#: You mean with my performance?
#Person1#: Yes! We have all assumed that you were the quiet, shy type.
#Person2#: I guess everyone has a few secrets up their sleeve.
#Person1#: Where did you learn to sing like that?
#Person2#: I was part of a band in school.
#Person1#: You? Wow. And why don't you ever dress like that at work?
#Person2#: Come on! This is work. Don't you think that would be a little weird?
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#Person1# says everyone is shocked at #Person2#'s performance. #Person2# explains #Person2# never dresses like that at work because that's weird.
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train_2262
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#Person1#: I'd like to meet you again sometime.
#Person2#: That would be great. Actually, can I get your phone number, Ella? That's assuming you don't mind if I call you sometime.
#Person1#: Anytime. You can reach me at 5558929.
#Person2#: Ok, got it. I will call you sometime next week.
#Person1#: Fine.
#Person2#: It's time to go. Bye, Ella. Hope to see you soon
#Person1#: Bye, Jason.
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Jason asks for Ella's number and will call her sometime next week.
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train_2263
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#Person1#: Hello! How are you.
#Person2#: Not too well! I'm just to the doctor. I haven't been feeling too well over the last few days.
#Person1#: What have you got? A cough? A cold?
#Person2#: That's the funny thing. I don't what's wrong with me. I just feel exhausted.
#Person1#: Perhaps you'Ve been working too hard. You do have a high-pressure job.
#Person2#: Maybe. I haven't been able to keep my food down either. That's unusual.
#Person1#: Well. I'm sure the doctor will be able to prescribe something to make you well again. Dr. Jameson is very good.
#Person2#: Yes, he is. I'Ve make an appointment for 10 o'clock, so I'd better move along.
#Person1#: OK. Hope you feel better soon. You should take it easy. I'm sure the doctor will prescribe rest, you know.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# hasn't been feeling well. #Person2# is going to see a doctor. #Person1# cheers up #Person2#.
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train_2264
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#Person1#: Hey Susan, what are you coming as this year?
#Person2#: Coming as?
#Person1#: Yeah. . . for Halloween! We have a big office party tomorrow evening. There's a prize for best costume!
#Person2#: Um. . . I have to confess, I haven't given it much thought. I'm from China and Halloween really isn't celebrated there.
#Person1#: Really! You don't have some kind of Chinese ghost festival?
#Person2#: Oh. . . Sure. We have an entire month! In traditional Chinese culture, Ghost Month is a period when the door between this world and beyond opens up and ghosts come back to earth for a visit.
#Person1#: Cool! A whole month! What do you do during that month?
#Person2#: Well, people sometimes set off firecrackers, some people burn paper money as an offering and many people go to a temple to burn incense. Mainly though, you need to feed the ghosts because they're hungry.
#Person1#: Feed them?
#Person2#: Yeah. . . we set up tables with food, fruit and drinks and offer that to the hungry ghosts.
#Person1#: And then later everyone eats the food?
#Person2#: Yes! How did you guess that?
#Person1#: It makes sense, right? Who else is going to eat it?
#Person2#: Good Point!
#Person1#: But no dressing up like ghosts, right?
#Person2#: No! So. . . is Halloween essentially the same thing as ghost month?
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#Person1# asks Susan about her Halloween costume plan but Susan is from China and doesn't celebrate Halloween. She then tells #Person1# about Chinese ghost festival customs. Susan says China has an entire ghost month and people set off firecrackers and prepare food to feed ghosts.
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train_2265
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#Person1#: I am trying to decide what school to apply to?
#Person2#: Are you thinking about a public school or a private one?
#Person1#: I am not sure. What's the difference between them?
#Person2#: Public schools are usually state funded, whereas private schools usually get their funding elsewhere.
#Person1#: Which is better?
#Person2#: One isn't necessarily better than the other. It depends a lot on the school administration and the teachers.
#Person1#: I hear you have to wear uniforms at private schools.
#Person2#: Yes, sometimes.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# the differences between public schools and private schools.
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train_2266
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#Person1#: welcome back! How was your vacation?
#Person2#: it was fantastic, but I'm glad to be back! Being a tourist is really tiring!
#Person1#: where did you end up going?
#Person2#: because it's off-season, we got a really good package deal to Paris, so we went there.
#Person1#: I've always wanted to go to Paris. The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the world! Did you go to the top?
#Person2#: that was the first thing we did. I have a few pictures. Do you want to see them?
#Person1#: sure. What's this one a picture of?
#Person2#: oh, that's a picture of me on our fourth day of travelling. I'm standing next to a famous foundation in the centre of the city.
#Person1#: you don't look very happy in that picture.
#Person2#: no, by that time, I was sick of sightseeing. I had had enough of art galleries, cathedrals, fountains, statues, and palaces!
#Person1#: so what did you do?
#Person2#: we spent that afternoon walking around a flea market. We had a few coffees, watched a movie, and went for a swim in the pool at the hotel.
#Person1#: my travel agent always reminds me to plan a day of relaxing for every 3 days of sightseeing. Did you go to the Louvre?
#Person2#: of course! You can't go to Paris without going to their famous art gallery! I was surprised by how small the Mona Lisa was though.
#Person1#: that's what everyone says! I can't wait to see it for myself some day.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s trip to Paris and shows #Person1# some pictures. #Person2# says by the time of one picture, #Person2# was sick of sightseeing but still enjoyed the trip to the art gallery and recommends #Person1# to go. #Person1# feels interested.
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train_2267
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#Person1#: I never understand why these shops have so much liquor.
#Person2#: What do you mean? It's because it's much cheaper to buy liquor duty-free.
#Person1#: But why? Why don't people like to buy shirts duty-free? Or shoes? I just don't understand why it's always liquor.
#Person2#: Well, it's because in most countries liquor has a higher tax on it.
#Person1#: You mean liquor has a higher tax than other things?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. Didn't you know that?
#Person1#: No, I didn't. How high is the tax?
#Person2#: Well, it is different in different countries. But it's because of the high tax that buying liquor duty-free is such a good deal.
#Person1#: Why would the government want to tax liquor so much?
#Person2#: Liquor is considered a luxury item. And also, it is considered as something that isn't very healthy. So if people want to buy it, the government thinks it has the right to tax it.
#Person1#: That's why a lot of people buy cigarettes here too, isn't it?
#Person2#: Of course. Cigarettes are also taxed very heavily.
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#Person1# complains to #Person2# that the duty-free shops sell so much liquor. #Person2# explains liquor is considered luxurious and unhealthy so liquor has a higher tax on it, which makes buying liquor duty-free a good deal.
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train_2268
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#Person1#: What did you learn at the workshop you went to yesterday? Do you think it was worth the investment to go?
#Person2#: Yeah, I really got a lot of the session. The workshop topic was resolving personal problems. It was led by a professional human resources director. The teacher had a lot of experience, and I think we were all given a really good base to start with.
#Person1#: The workshop was only one afternoon long, do you really think you can learn that much in only a couple of hours?
#Person2#: It depends on the topic, the teacher, and the way the course is set up. Yesterday, even though we only had a short time to discuss the issues, the workshop got us all thinking. We learned some very basic, but very useful methods of dealing with personnel issues.
#Person1#: Sounds like you really learned a lot.
#Person2#: I did. . . I just hope I can implement all these great ideas that we shared.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# learned a lot at the workshop but #Person1# doubts it. #Person2# assures #Person1# that even though they had a short time, they started to think and learned useful methods.
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train_2269
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#Person1#: How come you're still up? Shouldn't you be asleep by now?
#Person2#: I've been having a hard time sleeping lately.
#Person1#: As far as I know, insomnia is usually caused by stress. Are you stressed at all?
#Person2#: Well, I'm really worried about my grades. I didn't think this course would be so stressful.
#Person1#: You're a good student. I'm sure you can do well. What you need to do is to relax.
#Person2#: You're probably right. I just wish it were that simple. How can I stop feeling so anxious all the time?
#Person1#: Taking a Taiji class or learning some relaxation techniques can help you cope with your stress.
#Person2#: I don't really have time to learn anything new. I need to spend my time studying!
#Person1#: You need to take some breaks throughout the day. Studying all day isn't very usually effective.
#Person2#: You're right. I usually end up staring at my computer or checking my email instead of doing my work for class.
#Person1#: Besides, it's not difficult to learn Taiji. In fact, I can teach you a move that's supposed to help you fall asleep! You just have to sit down like this, bend over and breath in deeply.
#Person2#: That's fantastic. I'm going to go try that out in my room now. good night!
#Person1#: Good night, sleep tight ; don't let the bed bugs bite!
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#Person2# has insomnia due to #Person2#'s stress about grades. #Person1# tells #Person2# to relax and suggests #Person2# learn Taiji. #Person1# teaches #Person2# a move to help #Person2# fall asleep and #Person2# will try it out.
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train_2270
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#Person1#: Who got ripped off?
#Person2#: Big time! A hacker broke into the company's files and got all her personal information. You really think it's completely safe?
#Person1#: Well, maybe not 100 percent. I did hear about some tricks people use.
#Person2#: Now we're getting to the truth.
#Person1#: There are shills. A shill is someone who bids up the price of their own sale.
#Person2#: See? And I bet that's easy to do online. Everybody's anonymous.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# a person was ripped off by a hacker and they both think the Internet is unsafe.
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train_2271
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#Person1#: I'm famished! Let's get some grub!
#Person2#: I'm in the mood for some chips and salsa.
#Person1#: Me, too! The chips here are so light and crispy.
#Person2#: And they have tangy, freshly-made salsa, too. My mouth is watering already!
#Person1#: I'll go get the chips. What do you want to drink?
#Person2#: Surprise me.
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#Person1# and #Person2# talk about what to order. They will have chips.
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train_2272
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#Person1#: Have you got anything for diarrhea?
#Person2#: Yes, here you are. These tablets are very effective.
#Person1#: How should I take this medicine?
#Person2#: Take two tablets every six hours.
#Person1#: I see. I'll follow your instructions.
#Person2#: And take a good rest for a few days.
#Person1#: Thank you.
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#Person2# gives #Person1# the medicine for diarrhea and the instructions on taking it.
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train_2273
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#Person1#: Accounting, this is Mike.
#Person2#: Mike, this is Leo in Sales. I was just calling to confirm our meeting tomorrow. Are we still on?
#Person1#: Goodness! It's been so long I actually forgot. Let me see. . . yes, it is on my calendar.
#Person2#: OK. See you at your office at 2:30.
#Person1#: Right, see you then!
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Leo calls Mike to confirm their meeting tomorrow.
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train_2274
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#Person1#: Good morning. What can I do for you, sir?
#Person2#: I'd like to see some coats. Would you recommend me some of them?
#Person1#: Sure. Come to look at these styles. They sell very well.
#Person2#: Which models do you sell the most?
#Person1#: How about these? They are the current bestsellers.
#Person2#: I like this style, but I don't like its color. Do you have this coat in yellow?
#Person1#: Yes, I will find one for you. Here you are. It's made of exceptionally good quality, pure wool, and is very soft.
#Person2#: It looks nice.
#Person1#: Yeah, this is the latest model. If you like it, you can try it on.
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#Person2# wants to see some coats. #Person1# recommends the current bestsellers and finds a yellow one for #Person2#.
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train_2275
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#Person1#: What's going on?
#Person2#: Nothing really, you?
#Person1#: I'm throwing a party next Saturday.
#Person2#: Is that right?
#Person1#: Yeah, are you going to come?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, I can't.
#Person1#: Why not?
#Person2#: I don't really want to.
#Person1#: Well, why don't you?
#Person2#: I hate going to parties.
#Person1#: Well, that's okay.
#Person2#: Yeah, sorry.
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#Person1# invites #Person2# to a party. #Person2# refuses because #Person2# hates parties.
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train_2276
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#Person1#: the bathroom looks lovely. Did you redecorate it yourself or did you get someone in to do it for you?
#Person2#: I did it myself. I went online and found a lot of website devoted to home improvement. Then I went to DIY shop and bought everything I needed. I'm sure I saved a lot of money by doing it mys
#Person1#: so, let's see. You have put new tiles on the floor and replaced a few tiles on the walls. You'Ve also added a small cupboard for toiletries. The bath, shower and waterbasin are the sam
#Person2#: yes, they are. I gave them a good clean. They are in good condition and don't need to be replaced.
#Person1#: how long did it take you to do the tiling.
#Person2#: as I hadn't done it before, I had to keep referring to information I got from the internet. Doing the floor tiles took a whole day-from early morning to right through to the evening. The
#Person1#: I think you'Ve done a very good job. As least as good as a professional would do. Perhaps I can convince you to redo my bathroom?
#Person2#: you'll be lucky! However, I'll print out the information I got from the internet and you can do it yourself.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# how #Person2# redecorated #Person2#'s bathroom on #Person2#'s own and how long it took to do so. #Person1# admires #Person2#'s work a lot.
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train_2277
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#Person1#: Good Morning. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Good Morning, I have a bad cough, and I want to see an internist.
#Person1#: Do you have a registration card?
#Person2#: No, I don't. I'm a tourist.
#Person1#: Then you need to register as a new patient. Can I have a look at you ID card? I need your name, age, occupation, address and contacting number.
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Thanks. Which kind of medicine do you prefer, western medicine or traditional Chinese medicine?
#Person2#: I'd like to try traditional Chinese medicine. I heard it really works quite well if you know what you're doing.
#Person1#: All right. Yes, he does. The registration fee is 7 yuan, please.
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#Person2# wants to see an internist and registers as a new patient with #Person1#'s assistance. #Person2# also tells #Person1# #Person2# prefers traditional Chinese medicine.
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train_2278
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#Person1#: Hello, is that the Peace Restaurant?
#Person2#: Yes. May I help you?
#Person1#: Yes. I'd like a table for six at 7:00 this evening. Can you arrange it for us?
#Person2#: Just a minute. I'll check if there is any availability. I'm sorry, sir. There isn't any table left for 7:00, but we can give you one at 8: 00. Would you like to make a reservation at that time?
#Person1#: Let me see. It seems a little late.
#Person2#: Usually, the restaurant will be quieter at that time.
#Person1#: OK. I'll change the time to 8: 00.
#Person2#: Very good, sir. A table for 6 at 8: 00 this evening. May I have your name, please?
#Person1#: It's John.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. Bye.
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John calls to book a table at 7:00 but #Person2# can only give him one at 8:00. John changes the time to 8:00.
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train_2279
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#Person1#: Hello, I would like to speak with Ryan.
#Person2#: This is Ryan. How may I help you?
#Person1#: Ryan, this is Malia, and I am afraid that I am feeling a bit under the weather.
#Person2#: Do you know what the problem is?
#Person1#: I have a horrible rash from poison oak.
#Person2#: Have you had it a long time?
#Person1#: The doctor said that I probably have had it a few days.
#Person2#: Have you been using anything for it?
#Person1#: I bought some over-the-counter lotion, and I am taking an antihistamine.
#Person2#: That will probably take care of your symptoms. I'll see you tomorrow.
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Malia tells Ryan about her physical condition. Malia got a rash and applied some treatment. Ryan will see her tomorrow.
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train_2280
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#Person1#: Let's play a little game. I'll describe someone and you try to guess who it is.
#Person2#: Ok. I'm really bored at the moment.
#Person1#: Ok. This man is tall and slim. He's got blue eyes and curly brown hair.
#Person2#: Does he have a moustache or a beard?
#Person1#: Good question. Yes, he has a moustache, but no beard.
#Person2#: Sounds like Mike, is it?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. You describe someone we both know.
#Person2#: Right. She's not very tall and she's quite plump. She's got blonder hair, but I don't know what color her eyes are.
#Person1#: Is she attractive? I don't think I know anyone like that.
#Person2#: Well, I don't find her attractive, but I'm sure you will disagree.
#Person1#: I like slim girls, so I doubt I would find a plump girl attractive. You'll have to give me some more information.
#Person2#: She's got tiny feet and wears really unfashionable shoes. In fact, she wears unfashionable clothes too.
#Person1#: This doesn't sound like anyone I know. I give up. Teel me who she is.
#Person2#: She's your mother!
#Person1#: How embarrassing! I don't even recognize a description of my own mother! How important do you think appearance is?
#Person2#: I think that unfortunately it's more important than a person's character. Advertising and stuff tells us that we have to be attractive. I think it's wrong, but that's the way the world is now.
#Person1#: I'm afraid you're right. I chose my girlfriend because she has a wonderful personality.
#Person2#: Well, you certainly didn't choose her because of her looks! Hey, I was joking! Don't hit me!
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#Person1# and #Person2# play a game of describing someone and asking each other to guess who it is. After two rounds, they start to talk about the importance of one's appearance. They both agree that a person's personality is more important than appearance.
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train_2281
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#Person1#: Could we borrow the company van for a fundraiser this weekend?
#Person2#: That would be a possibility. Where is this fundraiser taking place?
#Person1#: It is in the hotel ballroom down the street.
#Person2#: Do you need it for the whole weekend?
#Person1#: We will need it for both days.
#Person2#: We will need to know who will be driving the van.
#Person1#: The van will be driven by Mary and me.
#Person2#: It needs to be back on Sunday night. Can you arrange for that?
#Person1#: Oh yeah, no problem. Would you mind if we borrowed a few of the chairs from the lunchroom.
#Person2#: Just keep track of everything and get it all back where you took it from by Sunday evening.
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#Person1# wants to borrow the company van for a fundraiser and also asks for some chairs. #Person2# agrees but asks #Person1# to bring them back by Sunday evening.
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train_2282
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#Person1#: I'd like to send this parcel to Australia.
#Person2#: Certainly. Could you put it on the scales, so I can check the weight?
#Person1#: Sure. It's not very heavy.
#Person2#: That's 850 grams. The coasts depends on how you would like to send it.
#Person1#: I see. What are the options? I suppose airmail is faster and more expensive than surface mail.
#Person2#: That's right. Sending it by airmail will cost twelve dollars and sending it by surface mail will cost eight dollars.
#Person1#: How long will it take to get there?
#Person2#: Airmail should take four or five days and surface mail should take about two weeks.
#Person1#: It that case, I'll send it by airmail. I'd like to send it as a registered parcel.
#Person2#: No problem. That's one dollar extra.
#Person1#: Thanks very much. There's thirteen dollars.
#Person2#: There's you receipt. Goodbye.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# airmail is more expensive but faster than surface mail. #Person1# decides to send a registered parcel to Australia by airmail.
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train_2283
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#Person1#: Good evening, sir. Are you ready to order now?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to try Chinese food. But I don't know anything about it.
#Person1#: Chinese food is divided into eight big cuisines, such as Cantonese food, Sichuan food, Fujisan food, etc. Our restaurant is famous for Sichuan style.
#Person2#: Is there any difference between Cantonese food and Sichuan food?
#Person1#: Yes. Cantonese food is lighter while Sichuan food is spicy and hot.
#Person2#: Really? I like hot food. Can you make a few suggestions?
#Person1#: How about the eggplant and minced pork in dry red chili sauce and the'Tofu'beancurd? They are our specialties.
#Person2#: OK. I'll have them. Is there any soup?
#Person1#: Yes. Sour soup of Sichuan style. It's our chef's recommendation.
#Person2#: That's fine. I'll have a try.
#Person1#: Sir, your dish will take 5 minutes to prepare. While waiting, would you like anything to drink?
#Person2#: Martini, please.
#Person1#: OK, sir. We'll try our best to serve you as soon as possible.
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#Person2# wants to try Chinese food and asks #Person1# for suggestions. #Person1# introduces the main cuisines of Chinese food and recommends some hot food to meet #Person2#'s preference. #Person2# accepts.
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train_2284
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#Person1#: We did a survey on your job performance.
#Person2#: How did I do?
#Person1#: Not so good. Lots of complains.
#Person2#: Really? I thought I was doing well.
#Person1#: Your performance so far is not quite in line with what we expect for our executives. I hope I'Ve made my point.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2#'s job performance isn't satisfying, despite #Person2#'s opposite opinion.
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train_2285
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#Person1#: Do you carrying fresh fish?
#Person2#: Yes we do. Check the meat department. There is a fish counter there too.
#Person1#: I already looked, but did not see anything.
#Person2#: Let me show you.
#Person1#: Thanks.
#Person2#: See, it's right over there.
#Person1#: Oh, gosh. I didn't see it.
#Person2#: That's all right.
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#Person1# asks for fresh fish. #Person2# shows #Person1# the fish counter.
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train_2286
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#Person1#: What an amazing film! I can't remember the last time I felt this good coming out of a movie theater!
#Person2#: I know what you mean. Robert Redford is my favorite actor, so I knew I would like it.
#Person1#: Yeah, but there were so many little things that were cool - the music, the lighting, the way the camera kept moving around... I don't think I've ever seen a more interesting film.
#Person2#: It definitely got me thinking. Also, there was one pan in the middle that was pretty sad...
#Person1#: Oh, don't remind me! I cried that whole time!
#Person2#: Come on. Let's get some coffee and pie and keep talking!
#Person1#: Great idea!
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#Person1# and #Person2# discuss a movie they just finished. Both of them think it's amazing and interesting.
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train_2287
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#Person1#: 6652-767.
#Person2#: Hello. Could I speak to Alistair, please?
#Person1#: Speaking. Is that you, Bill?
#Person2#: Hello yes, it's me. I didn't recognize your voice.
#Person1#: I've got a bit of cold. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Well, we're meeting Bob's girlfriend and her parents tonight giving them dinner. I've just opened the box of champagne glasses and there are two glasses missing. Have you got a set you can lend to me, by any chance?
#Person1#: Sure, sure, glad to. When do you need them?
#Person2#: Well, can I come over in a quarter of an hour? I've got to go to Marilyn's for some sugar first - I've run out of that as well.
#Person1#: Is that all you need? Anything else you are short of?
#Person2#: No, I think I'm all right otherwise. Thanks a lot, Alistair. See you in a bit.
#Person1#: Bye.
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Bill phones Alistair to borrow a set of champagne glasses because he will invite Bob's girlfriend and her parents to have dinner. Alistair agrees to help and they schedule the time.
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train_2288
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#Person1#: Good afternoon! Dr. Perkins' office.
#Person2#: Good afternoon. I'd like to speak to the doctor. Is he in?
#Person1#: Who is that calling, please?
#Person2#: My name is Li Hong. I'm from China.
#Person1#: I'm sorry. Dr. Perkins is now at an important meeting and can't answer your call.
#Person2#: I'm an exchange scholar. Dr. Perkins asked me to give a lecture. There are some details I want to discuss with him.
#Person1#: I see, but you must speak to himself about that. Oh, well, if you leave your number, I'll tell him to ring you as soon as he is available.
#Person2#: Thanks. My number is 7838298.
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Li Hong phones to discuss the details of a lecture with Dr. Perkins. #Person1# says Perkins isn't available and will let him call Li back.
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train_2289
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#Person1#: Mark? What were you up to yesterday? I called you, but there wasn't anybody home.
#Person2#: We went out to the stadium. Bob hadn't been to a game for a few weeks.
#Person1#: How'd it go? Did we win?
#Person2#: Nope, lost again. But, it was a good game.
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Mark tells #Person1# that he went to the stadium for a game yesterday.
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train_2290
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#Person1#: You've been in this country for a long time now. You must have noticed quite a few differences between living in Indonesia and living in England. What's the most obvious thing that you've noticed?
#Person2#: In what way? Culturally or educationally?
#Person1#: Well, let's begin with families.
#Person2#: Oh, families. Yes, there's lots of differences.
#Person1#: What sort of differences? Family size or customs?
#Person2#: Well, in Indonesia, they have such a variety of types of people. Some of them are nuclear families. Some of them have quite a lot of children, depending on their religion.
#Person1#: Does it depend on where they live?
#Person2#: Yes, but then, of course, religion is also depending on their area.
#Person1#: So which groups tend to have the largest families?
#Person2#: Muslims usually have.
#Person1#: Sort of 5 or 6 or bigger than that?
#Person2#: Well, I left Indonesia a long time ago, but from the people that I know, I think 4 children is the average. Though there can be 6.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# about the differences between Indonesian families and English ones. #Person2# says the Indonesian tend to have more kids and Muslims usually have the biggest families.
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#Person1#: Have you got your schedule for this term, Monica?
#Person2#: Yes, Yuri, I have. It's going to be quite a hard term.
#Person1#: Really? What subjects are you taking?
#Person2#: I've got culture studies on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30.
#Person1#: Oh, 8:30. That's early. Do you have any classes after that?
#Person2#: Yes. Straight after that at 10:00, I have a class on social change.
#Person1#: That sounds OK. Do you have afternoons free?
#Person2#: Only on Tuesdays and Thursdays. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, I've got language development at 2:00 o'clock.
#Person1#: That sounds interesting. What other classes do you have?
#Person2#: I've got education on Monday morning at 9:40 and communication studies on Wednesdays and Fridays at 10.
#Person1#: Wow, that's a lot of classes.
#Person2#: I know. I hope they'll be good.
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Monica discusses her schedule for this term with Yuri. Monica has a lot of classes scheduled and she thinks it's going to be a hard term.
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#Person1#: Hi, Scott. How are you?
#Person2#: Oh, hi, Rebecca. I'm tired.
#Person1#: Well, don't go to bed so late.
#Person2#: But I don't. I watch sports on TV and then I go to bed at about 9:15. The problem is I wake up really early.
#Person1#: Why is that?
#Person2#: I take the boat to school now and it goes at 7:30 in the morning so my mom wakes me up at 6:44. I have breakfast and leave home at 7:00.
#Person1#: So have you changed school then?
#Person2#: Yes. The school on our island is for 6:00 to 11 year olds. Now I'm 12.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. So do you get home late in the evening?
#Person2#: Quite late. The boat back home is 2 hours after school. My mom's sister lives near the school. So I go and have dinner at her house.
#Person1#: When do you have time to do your homework?
#Person2#: I usually find a quiet table on the boat. When I get home, I watch TV, listen to music or use the computer.
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Scott tells Rebecca he's tired because he has to wake up early to catch the boat to school. Then he shares his schedule after changing school.
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#Person1#: It's raining again. Tom, bring me the umbrella.
#Person2#: Well, mom. I'm sorry to tell you that I left it on the bus.
#Person1#: Again? Don't you know that umbrella is expensive? You always leave our umbrellas on the bus, don't you?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, mom. I won't let it happen again.
#Person1#: It's no use saying sorry. You should be more careful and remember to take the umbrella with you when you get off the bus next time, OK?
#Person2#: OK. I won't lose anymore umbrellas, mom.
#Person1#: Anyway, just give me your cellphone, then you won't focus on it and lose the umbrella. You are having trouble with your study because of your phone, too.
#Person2#: OK, if you want.
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Tom's mother blames Tom for losing the umbrella and takes away his cellphone to make him focus on real-life and study.
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#Person1#: Hi Harry, it's great to see you again. I heard you have been traveling a lot recently.
#Person2#: Yeah, over the past 80 days. I've been to many countries in Africa.
#Person1#: I really envy you. Did you ride a lion?
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: I'm just kidding.
#Person2#: Well I didn't ride a lion, but one time a mother elephant ran after me. And it was fun.
#Person1#: Are you serious?
#Person2#: No, I'm just kidding.
#Person1#: You really frightened me.
#Person2#: Well. I really miss the comforts of home. Now I just want to take a break. A long break.
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#Person1# inquires Harry about his travel to Africa. Harry jokes about an elephant running after him and expresses his eagerness for a break.
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#Person1#: Did you get to talk to the Browns about their trip to Venezuela?
#Person2#: Oh yes, they said they had a great time.
#Person1#: What did they say the weather was like?
#Person2#: They said it was extremely cool. They suggested that we take some warm clothes.
#Person1#: Did you ask how the hotels were?
#Person2#: It seems they're excellent and not expensive.
#Person1#: Yeah, that's what I've heard. Did they say if they had any language problem?
#Person2#: Sometimes. They told me that hardly anybody speaks English, except the people on the hotels. But the staff of the hotels are helpful and friendly.
#Person1#: Well, that's good. And did they buy much while they were there?
#Person2#: No, they advised us not to buy clothes. They're much more expensive than in the states. But they told me you could get gold jewelry for very little.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# the Browns said the weather in Venezuela was cool and the hotels there were excellent, but they had language problems and advised them not to buy clothes.
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#Person1#: Hey Joe, is there anything to eat? I'm starving.
#Person2#: No, I thought there was a frozen pizza but it's gone. Um, Meg, why don't we get take out?
#Person1#: Oh oK. Why don't we get Chinese food wongs quick?
#Person2#: OK. Where is the?
#Person1#: Oh it's on the notice board in the kitchen.
#Person2#: Oh here it is. OK, what do you feel like having?
#Person1#: I like the lemon chicken.
#Person2#: Lemon chicken, OK, and the sweet and sour pork is always good, isn't it? What about some rice?
#Person1#: Yeah, 2 orders of steamed rice and how about some vegetables.
#Person2#: I don't care, fine. One serving of stir fried vegetables. Anything else?
#Person1#: No, that should do it.
#Person2#: OK. I'll call them.
#Person1#: Good. Hey and ask them to make it quick I'm starving.
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Meg and Joe talk about what to order. They will have lemon chicken, pork, rice, and stir-fried vegetables.
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#Person1#: Queen's Theatre, can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. Do you have 2 tickets for the show this Saturday?
#Person1#: Well, all the tickets have been sold out, but we still have a few for Wednesday evening and Tuesday afternoon.
#Person2#: Wednesday evening is OK. Have you got 2 near the front?
#Person1#: Let me see. Just 2 tickets near the back.
#Person2#: How much are they?
#Person1#: They are $8 each.
#Person2#: OK. I'll take them.
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#Person2# buys 2 tickets for a show with #Person1#'s assistance.
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#Person1#: Sit down, please, Mister Johnson. Can you tell me more about your school work?
#Person2#: OK. My best subject was history and my second best was geography. However, my favorite subject was math and the results I got in my math paper were often quite good.
#Person1#: Do you think that these subjects will help you get this job?
#Person2#: Of course. I understand that you produce computers and prepare software, and working with computers needs a logical mind rather than great skills in math. That's especially true when it comes to writing programs. And I think my results show that I have such abilities.
#Person1#: I see. Well, I've enjoyed our talk. We'll inform you of our decision in a week.
#Person2#: Great, as I'll have to go back to my college 10 days later.
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#Person1# gives Johnson a job interview. Johnson says he is good at history, geography, and math, and thinks his background qualifies him for the job. #Person1# will inform Johnson of the results soon.
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#Person1#: Can you fix me a cup of tea, Johnny?
#Person2#: Well... uh... how about a glass of juice instead?
#Person1#: No. I'd like tea. Can you put it in my favorite cup? You probably washed it...
#Person2#: Oh, yeah. Well, uh, about your mug...
#Person1#: I'll find it... Where are all the floral pattern plates? And dad's Yankee's mug?
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#Person2# insists on treating #Person2# a tea.
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#Person1#: IBA, Jane speaking. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello. I'd like to speak to someone regarding my card.
#Person1#: Sorry, I'm not quite sure if I understand. In what way, Sir? Has your card been stolen?
#Person2#: No, no. Nothing at all like that. It's just that I applied for a credit card with you a while ago, my application was accepted, but I'm still waiting for my card.
#Person1#: Oh, I see, Sir. Well, it does take 5 working days to issue and post the card.
#Person2#: Yes, my application was accepted last Friday. Now it's Wednesday, that's more than 5 days.
#Person1#: Sorry, Sir, but it's 5 working days. This does not include weekends, so your card should be with you later this week.
#Person2#: Of course! How silly of me! Yes, 5 working days would mean this Friday, at the earliest. I see. I'm sorry to trouble you.
#Person1#: It's no trouble at all, Sir. Is there anything else I can help you with today?
#Person2#: Nothing, thanks. I again apologise for the misunderstanding, bye for now.
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#Person2# is calling because he hasn't received his card. Jane tells him that it takes 5 working days to issue and post the card and helps him to distinguish the difference between days and working days.
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#Person1#: Hello? This is John Smith.Can I speak to Mr.White, please?
#Person2#: This is Mr.White speaking.
#Person1#: Hi. I understand that you have a house for sale, haven ' t you?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: I ' d like to know more about it.
#Person2#: Can you come to my office this afternoon at 3 o ' clock?
#Person1#: OK. I will be there.
#Person2#: Thank you for calling.Goodbye.
#Person1#: Bye.
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Mr.White asks John to come to his office to know more about Mr.White's house for sale.
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#Person1#: Oh, gosh! I feel everything around me is against me.
#Person2#: Don't take it too hard. There are some tips you should know in job-hunting of 2010.
#Person1#: Well, I am all ears. Maybe they are helpful.
#Person2#: Firstly, you must always show your best to the interviewer. And secondly, try to avoid spamming through e-mails, because this will make the reader go crazy. The last but not the least, there is no substitute for pounding the pavement in such a digital age.
#Person1#: I understand what you mean, and I will not upset myself. Face it.
#Person2#: Good luck to us.
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#Person1# is upset and thinks everything is against #Person1#. #Person2# gives #Person1# some suggestions and #Person1# will face the challenge.
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#Person1#: How may I help you?
#Person2#: I ' m having a problem.
#Person1#: What problem are you having?
#Person2#: There have been charges made on my debit card that I didn ' t make.
#Person1#: Do you have the statement for your card?
#Person2#: Here it is.
#Person1#: What are the charges you ' re referring to?
#Person2#: The last four charges on the page.
#Person1#: I ' m afraid we ' re going to have to investigate these charges.
#Person2#: How long will an investigation take?
#Person1#: I honestly don ' t know, but we will freeze payment on these charges.
#Person2#: That sounds absolutely fantastic.
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There have four charges made on #Person2#'s debit card that #Person2# didn't make. #Person2# will freeze payment on those charges.
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#Person1#: Should we ask Jason to play? He's always watching movies on HBO.
#Person2#: I guess we should invite him. I just hope he doesn't start talking about Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger again.
#Person1#: Oh, come on! The game is better with three people. Anyway, if we don't ask him to play, he'll be mad.
#Person2#: Yeah, you're right. We'll never hear the end of it.
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#Person1# and #Person2# decide to invite Jason to play the game.
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#Person1#: Royal Hotel, can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I urgently need a room for tomorrow night, and do you have any vacancies?
#Person1#: Yes, we have. What kind of room would you like?
#Person2#: I'd like a suite with an ocean view, please.
#Person1#: No problem, sir.
#Person2#: What is the price of the suite?
#Person1#: It is $ 200 per night.
#Person2#: It is a little high. I'm told that your hotel is offering discount now.
#Person1#: Yes, but the offer ended yesterday. I'm sorry.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. Then do you have anything less expensive?
#Person1#: No, sir. So far it is the least expensive suite for tomorrow night.
#Person2#: OK, I will take it. By the way, does the price include breakfast?
#Person1#: Yes, it does. Now could I have your name, please?
#Person2#: My name is David White.
#Person1#: Would you kindly spell it for me?
#Person2#: That is D-A-V-I-D, W-H-I-T-E.
#Person1#: Thank you, I got it. And how long do you expect to stay?
#Person2#: About three days.
#Person1#: OK. Our check-in time is after 12:00. And see you tomorrow.
#Person2#: Thank you. See you.
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David White wants to reserve a suite with an ocean view and asks for a discount. #Person1# tells him the discount ended yesterday and it is the least expensive suite. David will stay for three days.
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#Person1#: Can I see the doctor?
#Person2#: Yes, do you have an appointment?
#Person1#: No, I don't.
#Person2#: Well. The doctor doesn't see nobody without an appointment.
#Person1#: Well, I am spending my vacation here and I have a stomachache and. . .
#Person2#: Oh, I see. Maybe we can fit you in at 3.
#Person1#: I'd prefer to see him asap. If I have to wait for another 30 mins, I think I will faint from this unbearable pain in my stomach and. . .
#Person2#: Oh, why didn't you say it's an emergency? Here, fill out this form and take a seat. I'll send you in next. You don't have insurance?
#Person1#: No, not for this country.
#Person2#: How about traveler's insurance?
#Person1#: No, I didn't think I'd need it.
#Person2#: Can you pay cash, then?
#Person1#: Cash, credit card, cheque anything. I just have to see a doctor. I am in pain.
#Person2#: All right, all right, relax. I am only trying to do my job.
#Person1#: I know. I am sorry that I yelled at you.
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#Person1# wants to see a doctor without making an appointment because #Person1# has an unbearable stomachache. #Person2# first wants to fit #Person1# in at 3 then will send #Person1# next after realizing it's an emergence.
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train_2307
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#Person1#: What do you think about studying in the U. S. ?
#Person2#: Well, for many international students, coming to the United States and living here and studying can be quite a daunting experience, especially when finding a house on campus or off campus.
#Person1#: Do you have any advice?
#Person2#: I think first of all for first-time students, coming and living on campus in dormitories can provide a certain level of security.
#Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: Uh, when you live off campus, there might be a certain amount of flexibility in choosing roommates that you might not have when living on campus.
#Person1#: I will think over your advice.
#Person2#: Well, of course, the choice is up to you. Good luck!
#Person1#: I really appreciate your help.
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#Person2# thinks studying in the U.S. is a daunting experience and advises first-time students to live on campus that provides a sense of security.
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train_2308
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#Person1#: Are you ready to order now, Sir?
#Person2#: May I have the menu, please?
#Person1#: Yes, here you go.
#Person2#: I'd like to have some local specialties. Would you recommend for me, please?
#Person1#: Sure, the Huanghe carp with sugar and vinegar is famous in our restaurant.
#Person2#: OK. We'll take it.
#Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: A fried crisp chicken and an eggplant with chili sauce.
#Person1#: How about drink?
#Person2#: Coffee, only black coffee,
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#Person1# recommends Huanghe carp and vinegar. #Person2# will take it and also orders a chicken, eggplant, and coffee.
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#Person1#: Bill. Bill! You gotta help me!
#Person2#: What's wrong? Slow down or you are gonna give yourself a heart attack.
#Person1#: Tomorrow is Christmas and I haven't bought my mom anything! I'm such a bad son!
#Person2#: Take it easy! Let's go to the mall, window shop a little and see if there is anything she might like.
#Person1#: That's just it! I don't know what to get her! Last year I got her a ring that was two sizes too big and a pair of shoes five sizes too small! I suck at getting presents for people.
#Person2#: That's where you're making a big mistake! You can't just guess peoples'likes or sizes! Especially with clothes or jewelry. On top of that, I think that you should get your mom something that shows how much you love her. At the same time you should show her that you took the time and effort to look for something that she would really like!
#Person1#: Yeah, you're right. When it comes down to it, I can be pretty tacky.
#Person2#: Yeah, tell me about it. I know! Your mom is trying to learn Spanish, right? Why don't you get her a gift certificate for this great website I saw called SpanishPod.
#Person1#: Now that's a great idea!
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#Person1# asks for Bill's help to think of the Christmas gift for #Person1#'s mom. Bill thinks it's a mistake to buy clothes or jewelry because it's hard to guess people's likes or sizes. #Person1#'s mom tries to learn Spanish, Bill suggests #Person1# buying a gift certificate for a website called SpanishPod.
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train_2310
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#Person1#: Why do you choose our company to apply for a job?
#Person2#: I wish to have a job in which I can make good use of my strengths and have further improvement. And your company meets all my requirements.
#Person1#: Have you got a clear idea about our company?
#Person2#: Yes, I have purposefully done some homework in advance.
#Person1#: Have you tried other companies?
#Person2#: Actually, I have applied to several companies recently. But I am most satisfied with your company.
#Person1#: Will you take a job which is not in line with your major?
#Person2#: Admittedly, I hope it is a job in line with my specialty. But I will make the best effort to do the job whatever is assigned to me.
#Person1#: How long would you work here if you were admitted?
#Person2#: I would continue to work in the company as long as the job suits me well.
#Person1#: Do you expect a high salary?
#Person2#: In my mind, salary is not the most important thing.
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#Person2# thinks the job in #Person1#'s company can make good use of #Person2#'s strengths. #Person2# is most satisfied with #Person1#'s company. #Person2# also tells #Person1# #Person2# doesn't care too much about the salary.
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#Person1#: Office software like Windows might be one of the best inventions in this information age. It saves us from so much work and makes the communication even around the world much easier.
#Person2#: Fully agree. I do enjoy the convenience though I am still a beginner in using Excel. The latest office equipment is more type-functional. It combines fax machine, copy machine and printer in one. It saves a lot of place one machine instead of three.
#Person1#: Yes, this machine is even smaller than those before.
#Person2#: When will we get one of those?
#Person1#: You know our boss always trying to save the last penny. We have to use up the equipment first.
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#Person1# thinks office software makes global communication much easier. #Person2# agrees and talks about the latest office equipment which is type-functional.
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train_2312
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#Person1#: So do you believe in palmistry?
#Person2#: Palmistry? What is that?
#Person1#: It's when someone takes a look at another person's palm 4 to tell the future.
#Person2#: Oh, you mean palm reading 5. I've seen that before, but I don't believe in it.
#Person1#: Are you sure? I've read a lot about palmistry and I've been able to tell a lot of accurate things about a person from his palm. Do you want me to take a look at your hand?
#Person2#: Really? You've read books about it? Ok, then. But only if you want to.
#Person1#: Ok, let's see, well, you've got a long life line, which is good, and the love line is strong. . .
#Person2#: What else do you see? Will I be successful? Will I make a lot of money?
#Person1#: Hmm, hard to say, wait, yes, it looks like you will do well in business, and your ambition will help you a lot, but. . .
#Person2#: What? What is it? What's the matter?
#Person1#: You seem to have a large gullibility line. You believe everything that you're told.
#Person2#: Hey!
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#Person2# doesn't believe in palm reading but #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# can tell accurate things from people's palm. Then #Person1# takes a look at #Person2#'s hand and #Person2# finally finds out #Person1# jokes on #Person2#.
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train_2313
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#Person1#: I really hate to say this, but don't go away mad, just go away.
#Person2#: I knew this would happen some day.
#Person1#: Then, why didn't you try to prevent it in the beginning?
#Person2#: Well. It's not all my fault, Anna. You are responsible, too.
#Person1#: I don't want to argue anymore. Please get out of my life!
#Person2#: I think we can still talk.
#Person1#: No way! Please don't follow me around.
#Person2#: Talk it easy, Anna. You really don't hate me. do you?
#Person1#: Yes, I do. Leave me alone!
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#Person2# thinks Anna and #Person2# are both responsible for the argument. Anna asks #Person2# to go away.
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train_2314
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#Person1#: Darling, I have news for you. Bobby and his wife, Evelyn, are going to have a baby soon.
#Person2#: Really? I thought his wife couldn't have a baby.
#Person1#: Actually they're expecting the baby to come on my birthday.
#Person2#: Oh, what a coincidence! I bet Bobby must be very happy about it. He likes children and always wants a child of his own.
#Person1#: In fact, they're both very excited about the coming baby. Evelyn imagines what their baby would be look like, since one parent is American and the other one is Chinese.
#Person2#: Oh, right. Now I know why they would want to see our boy. It's hard to imagine the wonder! Are they expecting a boy or a girl?
#Person1#: It's still a mystery. Because Evelyn is only three-month pregnant. But she begins to take her maternity leave now.
#Person2#: Oh! You mean she doesn't have to work now? It's hard for young parents not to overreact, isn't it?
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#Person1# tells #Person2# that Bobby and his wife Evelyn are going to have a baby soon and although Evelyn is only three-month pregnant she begins to take her maternity leave.
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train_2315
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#Person1#: Who is this on the water buffalo?
#Person2#: That's my grand-father. He was a farmer. When he was young, he had to take the water buffalo to graze in the field.
#Person1#: Oh yes, that was the best job in most farm families. That's where many of them learned to play the flute.
#Person2#: My grandfather did that too. He used the time to study instead.
#Person1#: That's interesting. Go on!
#Person2#: My grand grandfather was a merchant who ran a small business. He couldn't afford to send my grand father to school.
#Person1#: So he became a self-taught man?
#Person2#: Right. Later he was a soldier and a fireman in the village. When he was middle aged, he became a great man, quite famous.
#Person1#: In what field?
#Person2#: As a leader of police officers in charge of the whole country.
#Person1#: Is he still in that that type of work.
#Person2#: No. He retired from that. He is a senator now.
#Person1#: Would you want to be a senator?
#Person2#: Well, maybe when I get old. But first I'll be a lawyer.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# the man on the water buffalo is #Person2#'s grandfather who was a farmer. Then #Person2# talks about #Person2#'s grandfather's life experience and #Person2#'s grandfather is a senator now.
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train_2316
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#Person1#: Hi, Bob. Can I have the book back I lent to you last month?
#Person2#: Oh! I forgot all about it. Of course you can have it back, John. I'm sorry about the delay.
#Person1#: Well, it doesn't matter. I almost forgot it too if it is not for Peter who asked me about it this coming.
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John asks Bob to return his book. Bob is sorry for the delay.
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train_2317
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#Person1#: Can you recommend a resort to me?
#Person2#: What about the Yellowstone National Park?
#Person1#: Have you ever been there?
#Person2#: Yes. The scenery is so breathtaking.
#Person1#: What is especially impressive?
#Person2#: There are thousands of hot springs and fountains. The park is known for them.
#Person1#: Is there a waterfall?
#Person2#: Yes. The well-known Yellowstone Waterfall is formed when the Yellowstone Lake falls down into the Yellowstone Canyon.
#Person1#: What an attractive place! How can I get there?
#Person2#: You can take No. 2 bus.
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#Person2# recommends the Yellowstone National Park to #Person1# and thinks the hot springs and fountains are impressive.
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train_2318
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#Person1#: Hi, charlie, are you busy this evening?
#Person2#: Sorry, I'm afraid that I've got plans tonight.
#Person1#: What are you doing?
#Person2#: I'm going to my parents'house for my father's birthday.
#Person1#: How old is he today?
#Person2#: It's his 50th birthday.
#Person1#: Well, wish him a happy birthday for me.
#Person2#: Sure thing. What are your plans for the evening?
#Person1#: I was just thinking of going to a movie tonight.
#Person2#: Well, if you can wait until tomorrow night, I'll go with you then.
#Person1#: Sorry, I've got people coming over tomorrow night.
#Person2#: Sounds like this weekend just isn't going to work out for us.
#Person1#: Sounds that way. Maybe some other time then?
#Person2#: Sure. Hey, I'm sorry, but I've got to get going.
#Person1#: Yeah, me, too. It's about time I made a move.
#Person2#: Say hello to your friends for me.
#Person1#: Likewise. See you later.
#Person2#: Bye!
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#Person1# wants to invite Charlie to go to a movie but Charlie is going to his parents' house to celebrate his father's 50th birthday. They will see a movie another time.
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train_2319
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#Person1#: How would you describe your ideal job?
#Person2#: I think the job should make use of the professional experience I have obtained, and offer me opportunity for advancement.
#Person1#: Why do you think you might like to work for our company?
#Person2#: I feel my background and experience are a good fit for this position and I am very interested. What's more, your company is outstanding in this field.
#Person1#: What makes you think you would be a success in this position?
#Person2#: My graduate school training combined with my experience as an intern should qualify me for this particular job. I am sure I will be successful.
#Person1#: How do you know about this company?
#Person2#: Your company is very reputed in this city. I heard much praise to your company.
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#Person2# describes the ideal job to #Person1# and explains why #Person2# wants to work for #Person1#'s company. #Person2# thinks #Person2#'s school training and experience qualify #Person2# for this job.
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train_2320
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#Person1#: Are you an outgoing person, or more reserved?
#Person2#: I wouldn't call myself outgoing. I used to be very shy when I was little, and it seems that I get a little more relaxed a-round people year after year, and have more fun in groups.
#Person1#: Are you more of a follower or a leader?
#Person2#: I don't try to get in front of people and lead them, particularly. I'd rather cooperate with everybody else, and get the job done by working together.
#Person1#: What basic principles do you apply to your life?
#Person2#: Not to put off till tomorrow what you can do today. I've found out that time and money get away very easily, you think you have them, and they're gone! Putting things off just makes it worse later, so even if it's hard at the time, I try to get things done that day and not let them go.
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#Person2# thinks #Person2# is not outgoing and #Person2# would rather cooperate with others. #Person2# tells that the basic principle #Person1# applies to #Person1#'s life is not to put off.
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train_2321
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#Person1#: How can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I would like to look at some of your products.
#Person1#: Did you have anything specific in mind?
#Person2#: Well, to be honest, I mostly use Sarah Winter products now. But I'm not happy with them. So I would like to change companies.
#Person1#: Well, you made a good choice. Coming to us, I mean. We have a full range of products from cosmetics to skin cleansers and moisturizers.
#Person2#: What do you have in foundation?
#Person1#: Our foundation is very high quality, only the finest ingredients. It will moisturize your skin and it has a sun block rating of 8.
#Person2#: What colours do you have in foundation?
#Person1#: Let me show you. We have this rose colour. We also have different shoes of beige.
#Person2#: The color I use now is rose. How much does this rose foundation cost? The 100ml bottle.
#Person1#: ln this size, we sell it for 53. 95.
#Person2#: Wow! That's expensive.
#Person1#: What you're paying for, Ma'am, are the ingredients. It is a very high quality product.
#Person2#: I understand.
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#Person2# wants to stop using Sarah Winter products. #Person1# recommends the foundation and shows the one in rose color to #Person2#. #Person2# asks the price and thinks it's expensive.
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train_2322
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#Person1#: Miss, please give something to drink.
#Person2#: Excuse me, sir. What kind of drink do you want?
#Person1#: Do you have whisky?
#Person2#: Yes, but you have to pay for it.
#Person1#: Well, in that case please give me some free drink.
#Person2#: Wait a minute, I will bring you some juice.
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#Person1# wants some free drink and #Person2# will bring him some juice.
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train_2323
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#Person1#: Mr. Drake, I'm pleased to do business with your company.
#Person2#: We're glad to be able to offer our services to your business, Mrs. Wayne.
#Person1#: Your company is very well respected. About how long have you been in business?
#Person2#: Almost twenty years. We were the first total PR services company of our kind in California.
#Person1#: And this is your company's head office?
#Person2#: Well, yes, but now we have six offices in California alone.
#Person1#: That's wonderful. Isn't your company part of ARE Corporation?
#Person2#: That's right. We are their sole PR sector business.
#Person1#: That's not bad. How long have you been in PR?
#Person2#: Not long actually. So I'm sure I will learn a lot from our cooperation.
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Mrs. Wayne will do business with Mr. Drake and asks him some information about the company and Mr. Drake's working experience.
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train_2324
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#Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: I have a problem.
#Person1#: What's your problem?
#Person2#: I owe fees, but a bank statement never came in the mail about it.
#Person1#: I apologize for the inconvenience.
#Person2#: I have no idea about the fee, so my fees went up.
#Person1#: I understand your problem.
#Person2#: Will you be able to solve my problem?
#Person1#: I'm going to cancel the fees you owe.
#Person2#: So, I don't have to pay any of it?
#Person1#: The initial fee still must be paid.
#Person2#: That's fabulous. Thank you very much.
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#Person2# owes fees but #Person2# has never received any bank statement. #Person1# will help #Person2# to cancel the fees.
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train_2325
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#Person1#: I want to buy some jewellery.
#Person2#: What kind of jewellery do you like to have?
#Person1#: I should like to look at some bracelets.
#Person2#: May I show you gold ones or jade ones?
#Person1#: Jade ones.
#Person2#: OK, here they are.
#Person1#: What's the price for this one?
#Person2#: Eight hundred yuan.
#Person1#: How about seven hundred yuan?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, we only sell at fixed prices.
#Person1#: OK. I'll take it.
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#Person1# wants to buy a Jade bracelet and asks for its price. #Person2# tells the price is fixed.
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train_2326
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#Person1#: So Mr. Brown, this is your bed, and as you can see, there are three other beds in the ward. Have you got everything you need?
#Person2#: Yes, nurse, I think so. I followed the hospital's advice, and I've only brought a few belongings with me.
#Person1#: Good, you can see the reasons why we ask you to do that, the cupboard is really very small.
#Person2#: Yes, of course. They are only afternoon from 2:30 to 4:30 and in the evening from 7:00 to 8:00, but remember that only two people can see you at the same time. I see. What other rules are there?
#Person1#: Yes. We start pretty early. We wake you at 6 o'clock and breakfast is at 8 o'clock, lunch is at noon, there is tea at 3:30 and supper at 6 o'clock.
#Person2#: Oh, that's very different from what I have been used to. You'd better tell me the rest of the rules here.
#Person1#: Yes. Well, you can see the no smoking sign, we don't allow smoking in the wards, and the same goes for alcohol. However, if you do need to smoke, there are special lounges.
#Person2#: Oh, I don't smoke, so it doesn't affect me.
#Person1#: Good.
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Mr. Brown has brought a few belongings regarding the hospital's advice. Then the nurse informs him of the rules which include visiting hours and meal schedules. Smoking and alcohol are also forbidden.
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train_2327
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#Person1#: Hello, Mrs. White, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: I don't know what's the matter with me. I'm always feeling tired, I'm usually worn out at the end of the day.
#Person1#: I see. Let me take your pulse rate first.
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Mrs. White feels tired and #Person1# takes her pulse rate.
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train_2328
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#Person1#: What do you think of people suing McDonalds for making them fat?
#Person2#: Well. Its food doesn't make you fat. But eating too much of it does! How about chocolate and ice cream? Are they all responsible? It's silly!
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#Person2# thinks it's silly that people sue McDonalds for making them fat.
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train_2329
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#Person1#: Mark was looking for you this morning. He wanted to know if you had decided when to go to the museum. And he seemed quite eager to meet you.
#Person2#: My goodness, I don't know how many times he's talked about it. When did he become such a nagger?
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#Person1# tells Mark was eager to meet #Person2#. #Person2# thinks Mark is a nagger.
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train_2330
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#Person1#: Oh god! Look at the mess. Somebody's broken in. The back door's open.
#Person2#: They mustn't have got in that way. I locked it.
#Person1#: What about the windows? The bathroom window is open. Surely they must have climbed through that.
#Person2#: Yeah. Wow, the television is gone.
#Person1#: They must have had a car or a truck.
#Person2#: My camera's here, but the radio's gone. Nothing else has been stolen. All your jeweler is here, but our daughter's toy is broken.
#Person1#: Thank goodness. They can't have been here long.
#Person2#: No, I think we must have disturbed them. They must have heard us coming and got out of the bathroom window quickly.
#Person1#: Yes, well, hurry up. We'd better phone the police.
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Someone brokes in #Person1# and #Person2#'s house and the television and radio are gone. They will phone the police.
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train_2331
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#Person1#: There are pills for everything now, aren't there?
#Person2#: Almost everything. There are pills for colds and pills for headaches.
#Person1#: There are pills for seasickness and pills for airsickness. Those are the same, aren't they? Being sick on a ship is like being sick on a plane, isn't it? I suppose so. There are pills to make you sleepy.
#Person2#: And there are pills to keep you awake.
#Person1#: But they're bad for your health, aren't they?
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: There is a pill to make you hungry, isn't there?
#Person2#: I don't know. But there are pills to keep you from being hungry. They're for people who want to lose weight.
#Person1#: There's a pill for almost everything, isn't there?
#Person2#: But there aren't any pills to learn languages, are there?
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#Person1# thinks there are pills for everything such as for colds, headaches, and so on. But #Person2# reminds #Person1# that there are no pills for learning languages.
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train_2332
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#Person1#: Good morning, Uncle Smith.
#Person2#: Good morning, Cathy.
#Person1#: I want to have a dinner party to celebrate my birthday. Would you come?
#Person2#: I'd love to, Cathy. What time?
#Person1#: Next weekend, on Saturday.
#Person2#: Saturday do you say?
#Person1#: If that's all right with you.
#Person2#: I'm afraid I'm busy then. I've already had plans.
#Person1#: What about Sunday?
#Person2#: I'm sure it will be all fight.
#Person1#: Good, you'd better around 6:30 or 7:00, we'll heve time to chat a while.
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Uncle Smith invites Cathy to his birthday party. Cathy will be busy on Saturday so they agree on Sunday.
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train_2333
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#Person1#: You look a bit dull today. What's up?
#Person2#: Well, my mum lost her job yesterday.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. Well, I heard that registered urban unemployment rate reached 4 percent this year, with more than half being women.
#Person2#: The supply outstrips the demand in the job market and women are in a disadvantageous position as a whole.
#Person1#: Yeah, it's true. What is she going to do?
#Person2#: Well, she is thinking of doing some household cleaning or baby sitting in the community.
#Person1#: That's not bad. It could be a short-term alternative. Your mum can look for another one when the market improves. Things will work out eventually.
#Person2#: Thank you. I just hope she won't feel pressed.
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#Person2# looks dull because #Person2#'s mom lost her job. Then #Person1# and #Person2# discuss gender discrimination for women in the job market.
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train_2334
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#Person1#: Hi, Michael, how's it going?
#Person2#: Well, things are all right.
#Person1#: I heard you got a new roommate. What's he like?
#Person2#: Yeah, Bob moved in last week. He is a nice guy and so far everything is cool except this girlfriend.
#Person1#: Oh? What's wrong with his girlfriend?
#Person2#: She came over last weekend. She is a nice girl but there's something about her voice that really creeps me out. I tried to smile and be polite, but the whole time all I could think was 'what's wrong with your voice? '
#Person1#: Well, I guess it might take some time to get used to.
#Person2#: I doubt it. Last time was an oral train wreck. Listening to her talk is like chewing tin foil.
#Person1#: Oh come on, it's not that bad.
#Person2#: No, it's so much worse. And tonight they invited me out to dinner. I really have no idea how I'm going to pull it off.
#Person1#: Rough. Maybe you can do the most of the talking.
#Person2#: That's the plan.
#Person1#: Good luck.
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Michael tells #Person1# about his new roommate Bob. Michael thinks listening to his girlfriend's talk is like chewing tin foil. #Person1# advises him to do the most of the talking in tonight's dinner.
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train_2335
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#Person1#: Excuse me. Could you help me? I'd like to exchange this sweater.
#Person2#: What's the problem with it?
#Person1#: It was a birthday gift, but I don't really like it. I think I want something plainer.
#Person2#: I see . . . Well, why don't you look around?
#Person3#: I like these two, Allen. Try them on.
#Person1#: OK. So, which one do you like?
#Person3#: I like the red one much better than the black one.
#Person1#: Really? How come? I kind of like the black one.
#Person3#: The red one is longer and a little looser so it will be more comfortable.
#Person1#: True . . . and it feels softer.
#Person2#: And that color looks better on you. Actually, it's a better quality and it's the same price as the sweater you're exchanging.
#Person1#: You've talked me into it! I'll take this one instead.
#Person2#: No problem. I'll switch them for you.
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Allen wants to exchange the sweater and she tries the clothes on. #Person3# and #Person2# prefer the red but Allen likes the black. Allen finally switches to the red one.
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train_2336
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#Person1#: I think your speech was excellent.
#Person2#: Was it?
#Person1#: Sure it was.
#Person2#: Thank you. It was really a challenge to speak before such a large audience, you know.
#Person1#: But you did it and did it well!
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#Person1# praises #Person2# for #Person2#'s speech.
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train_2337
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#Person1#: Professor Hopkins, may I have a word with you?
#Person2#: Sure, Meg. What's up?
#Person1#: I gotta see for my report. I am wondering what I have done wrong. You know I have put a lot of time and energy to the report.
#Person2#: Well, Meg. I understand you have made much effort on their report. Maybe that's why you are 2 days late to hand in the report. The due date is September third.
#Person1#: Yes, professor. I am sorry about that.
#Person2#: And this report is about the success of the Starbucks Coffee. In your report you have mentioned the company's management, selection of stores and service, but I am surprised that you didn't mention anything about its coffee. It's a coffee shop, Meg! Isn't the taste of its coffee the most important thing to its success?
#Person1#: Yeah, I guess I have made a mistake by leaving it out.
#Person2#: And figures are important too. You also need to add an actual figure, such as the monthly sales.
#Person1#: You are quite right, professor.
#Person2#: And why not do more research? Look for some figures and write the report again.
#Person1#: Are you giving me another chance, professor?
#Person2#: Seems like I am.
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Hopkins tells Meg that Meg forgot to mention the coffee in the report which mainly talks about the success of Starbucks Coffee. Meg also needs to add an actual figure in the report.
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train_2338
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#Person1#: Today I am interviewing 16-year-old Mike about his feelings on how people can help save the environment. So, Mike. How can we save the environment?
#Person2#: By saving water.
#Person1#: Well, how can we do that?
#Person2#: By not using too much water when we wash dishes, take a bath and when we do other things, like watering the plants outside.
#Person1#: Do you have any other suggestions?
#Person2#: Yes, we shouldn't waste paper because trees are being cut down to make the paper. By recycling paper we save the forest where animals live.
#Person1#: So, how can children recycle paper? I mean every day?
#Person2#: Well, the children in our neighborhood collect newspapers once a month to take them to a recycling center.
#Person1#: That's great, thanks for your ideas.
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Mike thinks people can save the environment by using less water when washing dishes and taking a bath. He also suggests that children should recycle paper.
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train_2339
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#Person1#: What are you going to do tonight?
#Person2#: Oh, I'm going to stay at home and study. My final exam is coming up next week.
#Person1#: Is it going to be difficult?
#Person2#: It will be harder than the mid-term exam. I'm sure.
#Person1#: Was the mid-term exam difficult?
#Person2#: It was the most difficult exam that I'd ever had.
#Person1#: Then maybe this one will be easier.
#Person2#: Well. I'm going to spend more time studying for it than I did for the mid-term exam.
#Person1#: What are you going to do after the exam?
#Person2#: I don't know. Maybe I'll look for a better job.
#Person1#: What's the matter with this job?
#Person2#: It isn't the worst job in the world. But it isn't the best job, either.
#Person1#: Do you want to work for a bigger company?
#Person2#: I want to get ahead. I want to make more money.
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#Person2# will stay at home and study for the final exam, which will be harder than the mid-term exam. #Person2# may find a job after the exam.
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train_2340
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#Person1#: London Hotel, how can I help you please?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to book a room for this week in the name of Henry Brown.
#Person1#: Fine. Would you like a single room, a double room or a twin room?
#Person2#: Double, please. My son will be with me.
#Person1#: OK. Could you tell me which day, sir?
#Person2#: Wednesday to Friday. Now check out on Saturday morning.
#Person1#: OK. What time will you be here on Wednesday?
#Person2#: About 5:30 PM. Can we book a table for dinner? We'd like to eat about half an hour after we get there.
#Person1#: Certainly.
#Person2#: Thanks.
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#Person2# wants to book a double room from Wednesday to Friday and he also books book a table for dinner.
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train_2341
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#Person1#: Welcome back to your student union radio station. I'm with Catherine, who just successfully climbed the Great Mountain, Mont Blanc. Actually, she once did. The same climb in 2007. Catherine, was it easier the second time around?
#Person2#: In many ways. They were totally different experiences. The first time I went as part of an organized group. We took 4 days to reach the top. This year, I decided to go alone with just one overnight stop, actually you're never really alone. It's all been crowded up there. The first climb, was quite difficult is the weather was very changeable, and we found ourselves climbing in very cold windy conditions. The weather this time was wonderful. Plus. I spent a few days before in chamonix and got myself more used to the height. If it's certainly made it easier, you can also achieve the same thing by climbing some of the smaller mountains first.
#Person1#: Well, I'm wondering if you have any useful advice for others? Planning on doing something similar.
#Person2#: Well, I'm not talking here about the physical condition you need to be in, or having the right equipment. That goes without saying, we should pay special attention to the extreme weather conditions. You really need to wear enough clothes to protect yourself from the cold and wind.
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Catherine shares her two experiences of climbing the Great Mountain. The first time she was in a group and the weather was changeable. The second time the weather was wonderful. Catherine also reminds people of the extreme weather conditions.
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train_2342
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#Person1#: I can help the next person in line.
#Person2#: That's me. I, I need to Mail this package.
#Person1#: OK, great! Where is it going?
#Person2#: It's going to Saint Louis, Missouri, and I needed to get there as fast as possible. It's my mother's birthday present, and her birthday is tomorrow. I don't want it to be late.
#Person1#: OK sir, I can do that. Will have to deliver it overnight which will cost extra money? Let's see it will be $32.50 to get the package there tomorrow, will you pay with a credit card or cash?
#Person2#: I have cash and please mark fragile on the box.
#Person1#: What is in here, sir. Is there anything dangerous? any liquids or chemicals?
#Person2#: No, there is just a box of chocolates and a cup. But I don't want the cup to break.
#Person1#: OK, sir. We will have it leaving Atlanta and arriving in Saint Louis tomorrow, by way of Memphis. Here's your receipt and have a great day.
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#Person2# wants to mail his mother's birthday present. #Person1# tells #Person2# it will cost extra money to deliver it overnight. #Person2# pays by cash and asks #Person1# to mark fragile.
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train_2343
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#Person1#: Oh no, not again! This happens every day.
#Person2#: What's wrong?
#Person1#: Look at the mess, Jim. You have your supper and never do the washing up afterwards.
#Person2#: I don't do the washing up. But I wash the car every week.
#Person1#: I don't care about that. You never help me with the housework.
#Person2#: That's not true, darling. I prepare your meals, right?
#Person1#: Oh, so what? The kitchen's always a mess afterwards. You cook meals, and I do the rest everyday.
#Person2#: Calm down. OK. I will do everything in our house from next weekend.
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#Person1# complains that Jim doesn't do the housework except for preparing the meal. Jim promises to do everything next week.
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train_2344
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#Person1#: I feel a little dizzy under such a big sun. Shall we go to a cafe to have a rest?
#Person2#: Sure. Do you need any water?
#Person1#: No.
#Person2#: You know, we haven't toured all the places here. There is a statue from Tang dynasty at the end of this street, near a lake.
#Person1#: If you really want to go, I can stay in a cafe and wait for you there.
#Person2#: Well, I won't make you wait. Let me send you to the nearest clinic. I'll call the tourist center to ask about its location. Do you know where the travel brochure is? I can't find it in my bag.
#Person1#: You just held it in your hand.
#Person2#: Right, I might have thrown it into the dustbin. So where can I find a new one?
#Person1#: We can ask for help from a passerby. Many of them had the travel brochure.
#Person2#: Good idea.
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#Person1# feels dizzy under a big sun and wants to take a rest. #Person2# will send #Person1# to the nearest clinic and #Person2# is looking for the travel brochure.
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train_2345
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#Person1#: Can you lift the toilet seat up when you go to the bathroom, please? I hate having to clean up after you all the time.
#Person2#: Sorry about that. While we're on the topic, there are a few things you do that had been annoying me lately.
#Person1#: Oh, really?
#Person2#: Yeah, like when you leave the laundry in the washing machine, it makes the clothes smell bad.
#Person1#: I'm sorry. I'm just busy doing all the chores around the house, since you're clearly too busy to do any of them yourself.
#Person2#: Look, I didn't want to get into a fight. But you started it.
#Person1#: Oh, honey, I'm sorry if I was rude.
#Person2#: No, you're right. I need to start lending more of a hand around here.
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#Person1# asks #Person2# to lift the toilet seat when going to the bathroom. Then #Person2# complains that #Person1# leaves the laundry in the washing machine.
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train_2346
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#Person1#: Intercity Flowers. How can I help?
#Person2#: Hi, I'd like to send a dozen red roses to arrive at my apartment tomorrow for my grandparents' wedding anniversary, please.
#Person1#: Certainly, sir. I just need a few details to complete the order? What's your name, please?
#Person2#: Obama Anthony.
#Person1#: Mr. Anthony, have you ordered with us before?
#Person2#: Yes, I have. I've got a customer number. It is UR250BUT.
#Person1#: Ah, yes. We will confirm your information later. If nobody answers the door tomorrow, what shall we do, sir?
#Person2#: There will definitely be someone there.
#Person1#: But just in case, sir? Can we leave them at the front door or with the neighbor?
#Person2#: OK. Leave them with any neighbor. That will be fine.
#Person1#: OK, sir. That's a dozen red roses for your apartment. That will be $43. 50.
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Obama Anthony is booking red roses. #Person1# asks about his information and Obama thinks it will be fine to leave the flowers with any neighbor if no one answers the door.
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train_2347
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#Person1#: Well, tell me something of yourself.
#Person2#: What would you like to know, Mr. Green?
#Person1#: What working experience have you get?
#Person2#: In 2004, I got a job in the sales department of a trading company near Guangzhou. I started a sales representative. A year later, I was promoted to the position of sales manager. I had that job ever since, which is just over a year now.
#Person1#: Oh, good. Irene, can you tell me why you plan to quit being a sales manager to work here as my assistant? Don't you like your present job?
#Person2#: Frankly, some part of it I enjoy very much, but I prefer something more professional. It happens that I have a friend working here in this company. She told me the export department was to recruit an assistant. I felt very excited at this news. That's why I'm here.
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Irene tells Mr. Green her working experience and that she quits being a sales manager because she prefers something more professional.
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train_2348
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#Person1#: Hey Nick, what are you up to?
#Person2#: Not much, just heading over to the shooting range. You wanna come?
#Person1#: Seriously? You mean to fire a real weapon? I don ' t know man.
#Person2#: Yeah, it will be fun! I have a 9mm pistol that is really easy to shoot. I also have a revolver that ' s really fun too! They have big targets at the range that we could use to practice and improve your aim.
#Person1#: Yeah that would be cool! Maybe I can also have a try at other weapons like a machine gun or a shotgun! Maybe even a rocket launcher or an anti tank missile! Or what about a flame thrower!
#Person2#: Whoa, take it easy there Rambo. Don ' t get carried away. These weapons are not toys, and you must first learn how to handle them properly. There are basic rules that you must abide by in order to be safe. For example, never handle a weapon that you haven ' t inspected yourself. Always make sure there isn ' t anything in the chamber, and never put your finger on the trigger unless you are ready to shoot!
#Person1#: Wow, I didn ' t know! It always looks so cool and easy in the movies!
#Person2#: The reality is different you know, running and firing a weapon is a lot harder than in the movies! So are you ready?
#Person1#: Let ' s do it!
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Nick introduces the guns he has in the shooting range to Rambo. Rambo thinks it is cool and wants to try other weapons. Nick tells him the rules and to be serious with the weapons.
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train_2349
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#Person1#: Welcome to Galant. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Hi. I would like to get an internet plan for my house.
#Person1#: Of course. We have three different plans with different prices you can choose from. The first one is the cheapest but most basic plan which is thirty dollars a month. This is for broadband internet with a download speed of five hundred and twelve kbps.
#Person2#: I have no idea what kbps means. I just want to be able to get online, play games and chat with my friends. Oh, and watch movies online as well.
#Person1#: Well, this connection might be a bit too slow for your needs. I suggest you get the premium package for fifty dollars a month which includes a connection speed of two megabytes. That way you can play games online without any lag. This package also includes a wireless router and a personal firewall absolutely free!
#Person2#: Do I have to pay an installation fee?
#Person1#: Lucky for you, this month we aren't charging our normal installation fee. You are saving yourself 100 bucks right there! And we'll throw in this pen drive!
#Person2#: Awesome!
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#Person1# introduces three different internet plans to #Person2# and recommends #Person2# to get the premium package according to #Person1#'s needs. Also, #Person2# can save the installation fee this month.
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train_2350
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#Person1#: Good afternoon, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: I want to draw some money from my current account.
#Person1#: How much do you want to draw?
#Person2#: Well, I want to draw out 4, 000 yuan.
#Person1#: OK! Do you take your bank card or bankbook with you?
#Person2#: Yes! Here is my bankbook.
#Person1#: OK. Please fill out this form first.
#Person2#: Yes. Do I need to sign my name here?
#Person1#: Sure. How do you want it?
#Person2#: Well, I want 1, 000 yuan in traveler's checks and the rest in cash.
#Person1#: All right. Here are the traveler's checks and money.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot.
#Person1#: Not at all.
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#Person1# helps #Person2# to draw out 1000 yuan in traveler's checks and 3000 yuan in cash.
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train_2351
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#Person1#: I'm taking a date to a restaurant, so could you please direct me to a good one?
#Person2#: But of course! How much are you thinking of spending on dinner?
#Person1#: She deserves nothing but the best, of course.
#Person2#: In that case, I would suggest our own hotel restaurant. The chef, the food, and the service are outstanding.
#Person1#: I promised her I would take her out to a restaurant. Do you have another one in mind?
#Person2#: You can always go to Gramercy Tavern. It's quite popular, despite its expensive entrees.
#Person1#: Great food and lots of patrons? What more could I want? Please reserve a table for me.
#Person2#: Yes, sir. You're going to have a great time.
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#Person2# recommends restaurants to #Person1# for dating. #Person1# refuses the idea of staying in the hotel restaurant and asks for a reservation in Gramercy Tavern.
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train_2352
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#Person1#: Where is that?
#Person2#: Take me to the airport, please.
#Person1#: Are you in a hurry?
#Person2#: I have to be there before 1700.
#Person1#: We'll make it except a jam. You know it's rush hour.
#Person2#: There's an extra ten in it for you if you can get me there on time.
#Person1#: I'll do my best.
#Person2#: Here's twenty dollars.
#Person1#: Do you have small bills?
#Person2#: No. If you can't break it, keep the change. But can you give me a receipt?
#Person1#: Here is your receipt. Thank you.
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#Person2# asks #Person1# to take #Person2# to the airport and promises a bonus if #Person1# can get there on time.
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train_2353
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#Person1#: Mrs. Lee, I'Ve stayed here for almost a week. And I really must leave tomorrow.
#Person2#: Please feel free to stay as long as you want. You know you're always welcome here.
#Person1#: Thank you. You'Ve been so nice to me.
#Person2#: Is there anything else I can do for you before your leave?
#Person1#: No, thanks. You'Ve done a lot for me already. Thank you for everything.
#Person2#: Don't mention it. I'Ve really enjoyed your company.
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#Person1# says her farewells to Mrs. Lee and thanks to her for the hospitality.
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train_2354
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#Person1#: just don't understand why we have to take the subway. Look at this place. It's modern enough. But it's far from lively.
#Person2#: It's convenient. People in network go everywhere by subway if they don't drive.
#Person1#: This isn't network, Frida. We are in San Francisco.
#Person2#: What's the difference?
#Person1#: We haven't come here in business but for pleasure. We should go out exciting. What can you see in the subway? Nothing!
#Person2#: What can you see from a tram or a double-decker?
#Person1#: I can see people who are walking on the sidewalk. I can see cars driving on the streets. I can see the sun shining and beautiful flowers dancing in the wind. I can even smell the scent of flowers and the freshness of the air.
#Person2#: But they are not as convenient as the subway.
#Person1#: You miss the point! We are not in a hurry to go anywhere.
#Person2#: Well, maybe you are right. We'll be more amused in a tram or a double-decker than on the subway.
#Person1#: I'm so glad you can finally see things in my way. Can we leave this dull place now?
#Person2#: What about the tickets? I've already bought them.
#Person1#: Just throw them away!
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#Person1# complains about taking the subway because #Person1# thinks they will be more amused in a tram or a double-decker. #Person2# cannot understand at first but then agrees with #Person1#.
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train_2355
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#Person1#: I have some good news for you. We've decided we'd like to send you to Shanghai on a business trip this weekend.
#Person2#: oh.
#Person1#: don't you think that it'd be a good thing for you to get out of the office for a couple of days?
#Person2#: sure.
#Person1#: I thought you'd be a bit more excited about this. Everything will be paid for and I'll send my assistant with you to take care of everything for you. All you have to do it get on the train tonight a
#Person2#: the train? Will I be flying back then?
#Person1#: oh, no. We've brought your return ticket for you. I think you'll find it comfortable.
#Person2#: will the train be very crowded?
#Person1#: oh no. the train hasn't been crowded at all recently. Besides, you're in first-class, so you'll be fine.
#Person2#: when is the first meeting then?
#Person1#: they've scheduled the negotiation meeting for 9:00 tomorrow morning. That should give you enough time to have a quick shower.
#Person2#: where will I be staying?
#Person1#: we've booked you a room in the same hotel as your meetings, so you won't need to deal much with the transportation system.
#Person2#: that's very sensible. Would it be alright if I left early today to prepare for the trip?
#Person1#: that's not a problem. Have a nap if you can. You don't know how tight the schedule is for this business trip.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person2#'s business trip to Shanghai, which includes the means of transportation, time of negotiation meeting, and the location of the hotel. #Person2# then asks for leave to prepare for the trip.
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train_2356
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#Person1#: I've got some bad news about the bike you lent me.
#Person2#: What's that?
#Person1#: I fell on the way to school, and your bike got scratched. I'm really sorry.
#Person2#: Don't worry about it. It's not new, it already has a few scratches. Did you get hurt?
#Person1#: No, thank you.
#Person2#: That's the most important thing.
#Person1#: It's kind of you to say. I feel a little stupid.
#Person2#: Forget about it.
#Person1#: When you lent me the bike, it looked brand new, almost anyway.
#Person2#: Maybe, but really I have fallen a couple of times and it's been hit once or twice as well.
#Person1#: I appreciate that, thank you.
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#Person1# apologizes to #Person2# for getting #Person2#'s bike scratched. #Person2# comforts #Person1# for it's not a new bike.
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train_2357
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#Person1#: Hello!
#Person2#: Hi, Jenny! Jason here. It's great to hear your voice again.
#Person1#: Hi, Jason! Long time no see. How's the hotel?
#Person2#: It's pretty nice, but I'm going to start looking for an apartment soon. Hotel living is not for me.
#Person1#: I know what you mean.
#Person2#: How about you? When are you leaving for Berkeley?
#Person1#: I am leaving in two weeks.
#Person2#: So soon! Well, I'd really like to see you again before you leave. Would you like to go out with me on Friday? I'd like to take you to dinner and maybe a movie or something afterwards.
#Person1#: Oh, I am sorry, Jason. I've already got plans for Friday evening. How about Saturday?
#Person2#: Saturday is fine. I'll make dinner reservations for 7 o'clock. Is that ok?
#Person1#: 7 is fine with me.
#Person2#: Great. I'll pick you up at six thirty.
#Person1#: I'll be waiting.
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Jason calls Jenny and asks Jenny about the time of leaving for Berkeley. They want to see each other before Jenny's leave, so they arrange dinner on Saturday.
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train_2358
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#Person1#: Jack, what do you think about the election?
#Person2#: I think the campaign is a blockbuster.
#Person1#: How many people have flung their hats into the ring?
#Person2#: Finally 100 candidates ran for one seat.
#Person1#: Who do you think will be elected?
#Person2#: It's hard to say. They all had an active campaign to round up the votes.
#Person1#: I think Mr. White would be elected, you know he has spent millions in this campaign and he blasted the opposition in his campaign speech.
#Person2#: Maybe. Who knows?
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#Person1# asks Jack about his impressions of the election and #Person1# thinks Mr. White would be elected.
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