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train_2559
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#Person1#: Mary didn't pass the final exam in physics.
#Person2#: She must be very sad.
#Person1#: Her parents scolded her severely and she's very depressed now.
#Person2#: At a time like this, what she needs is a pat on the back rather than a blame.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# that Mary didn't pass the final exam and is depressed.
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train_2560
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#Person1#: It's a lovely day out today, isn't it?
#Person2#: It's beautiful. Enjoy it while it lasts. It's supposed to get cold tomorrow.
#Person1#: What's the weather forecast for tomorrow?
#Person2#: It's supposed to snow early tomorrow morning and then tomorrow afternoon there's a chance of freezing rain.
#Person1#: That doesn't sound pretty.
#Person2#: Do you have any plans for tomorrow?
#Person1#: Well, I was going to drive to Birmingham to see some friends.
#Person2#: You might want to change your plans. With the cold and wet weather that we're supposed to have tomorrow, the roads are going to be rather slippery.
#Person1#: I suppose I should. I don't like driving in dangerous weather conditions. Do you have any plans for tomorrow?
#Person2#: I just have to go to class tomorrow afternoon.
#Person1#: If you're lucky, it'll get cancelled and you can have a snow day!
#Person2#: If that happens, then I'll invite you over and we can drink hot cocoa and watch movies.
#Person1#: That sounds like fun.
#Person2#: Hey, look outside! It's started to drizzle!
#Person1#: English weather is even more predictable than I had previously thought.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# it's supposed to snow and rain tomorrow. If it snows heavily tomorrow, they will change their plans and drink hot cocoa and watch movies at home.
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train_2561
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#Person1#: Here you are. How is Danny?
#Person2#: Better now. We are just back from the hospital. We were lucky to meet a well-known doctor.
#Person1#: What did the doctor say?
#Person2#: He said that he had a really bad cold.
#Person1#: Shall we go back home now?
#Person2#: The dispensary closed. Here is the given prescription.
#Person1#: I bought some advanced medicine. Is there anything you need?
#Person2#: Probably not. Some medicine we need is ethical drug which you can't buy without a prescription.
#Person1#: Now what?
#Person2#: I'll go back home with Danny. You go to the pharmacy again.
#Person1#: Okay, this is the third time.
#Person2#: What? How come? The third time?
#Person1#: You don't have to know. Bye for now.
#Person2#: Be careful.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# Danny has a really bad cold. Since the dispensary closed, #Person2# asks #Person1# to go to the pharmacy to buy ethical drugs.
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train_2562
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#Person1#: Honey, could you help me operate the VD player? It can't play.
#Person2#: Oh, are the connections correct?
#Person1#: I think so.
#Person2#: Let me see. Look! You confused the video frequency with the audio frequency.
#Person1#: I'm too careless.
#Person2#: Can it work now?
#Person1#: No.
#Person2#: So what's the problem? Maybe there is something wrong with the disk.
#Person1#: It's a new disk.
#Person2#: Give it to me.
#Person1#: Here you are.
#Person2#: Uh, the movie of Tom Hanks. I know why it can't play. This is a DVD disk.
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#Person1# wants #Person2# to help to operate the VD player. #Person2# finds the reason why it can't work is it's a DVD disk.
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train_2563
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#Person1#: Are you interested in mountaineering?
#Person2#: Yes. in some sense. I should say I like mountain climbing, you know, because I'm not so professional. How about you?
#Person1#: I'm the same with you, an amateur mountain climber. 1 went climbing in the Rocky Mountains with my friends last summer vacation. We spent two days in the mountains.
#Person2#: How did you spend the night there?
#Person1#: We pitched a tent in the night, waiting for the sunrise. Wow! It was too beautiful.
#Person2#: I had a similar experience, but that was on the top of Tasha Mountain in my country.
#Person1#: Tasha Mountain? It's very famous in China, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes. It IS one of the Five Mountains.
#Person1#: I want to climb Tasha Mountain this summer vacation. Would you be my guide?
#Person2#: I'd love to.
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Both #Person1# and #Person2# are amateur mountain climbers and they share their experiences of climbing the mountains.
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train_2564
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#Person1#: What problems will exporters face in moving to the foreign market?
#Person2#: An exporter needs to know the social characteristics of people he is dealing with.
#Person1#: Like what?
#Person2#: What do they like or dislike. What languages do they speak, what religions do they follow.
#Person1#: Reasonable.
#Person2#: Especially he needs to know their behavior, their habits, their way of life and the things they are used to.
#Person1#: Sometimes people in different countries, or even in different parts of the same country have varying outlooks because of the tribe and culture.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# what problems exporters will face in moving to the foreign market.
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train_2565
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#Person1#: Welcome. How can I help you?
#Person2#: We want to look at some of your products.
#Person1#: This way please. We have a full range of products from cosmetics to skin cleansers.
#Person2#: Could you commend me some moisturizers?
#Person1#: Your T-zone gets oily easily, but your cheeks are dry in winter. Am I right?
#Person2#: Yes, that's right.
#Person1#: This ' Cream of Olives ' is our bestseller for combination skin. You can try it on your hand.
#Person2#: Oh, very good. I will buy this one.
#Person1#: All right. Anything else?
#Person2#: No. Thank you.
#Person1#: My pleasure.
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#Person1# recommends a moisturizer to #Person2# based on #Person2#'s skin type and #Person2# buys it.
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train_2566
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#Person1#: May i help you?
#Person2#: I hope so, do you have a shopping skirts? something i could wear working in a ban?
#Person1#: Sure, here you are.
#Person2#: It is nice, may i try it on?
#Person1#: Yes, the fitting room is over there, it looks fantastic on you, this style color in sizes natural here and figure, perfectly.
#Person2#: Does this fashion really fit my figure?
#Person1#: I think so, but the true thing is you look sharp in any style.
#Person2#: Oh, thank you, just shows you what is going to max jemmy redate for all this body.
#Person1#: Absolutely, i go to there to work three times a week, bend it for 6 month now.
#Person2#: I thought you recognize she from there.
#Person1#: Oh, you like the rolling machine.
#Person2#: Yes, it is really good for my arms and shoulders, ok, i will take this one, do you have a blue in this size style? i want one for my sister, she has a great figure and she loves blue.
#Person1#: No problem, is this blue ok?
#Person2#: Oh, good, do you have a discount for two?
#Person1#: Yes, we do, there is a 90 percent for two.
#Person2#: That is great, i will take this two, how much is that?
#Person1#: The total is 90 dollars including tax.
#Person2#: Ok, 90 dollars, do you accept this card?
#Person1#: Yes, we do, debit or credit?
#Person2#: Debit card.
#Person1#: Please keen your key number here, do you want to any extra cash back?
#Person2#: No, thanks.
#Person1#: Have a good day.
#Person2#: Thanks, you too, how see your maxes sometime.
#Person1#: Great, take care.
#Person2#: Thanks, byebye.
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#Person2# wants to buy a skirt that she could wear working on a ban. #Person1# recommends her a skirt and it looks good on her. #Person2# buys it and also buys a blue one in this size style for her sister.
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train_2567
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#Person1#: Janice, the president of our company, Mr. Smith, will invite two programmers to give us a lecture this afternoon. Are all the members notified?
#Person2#: Yes. I have given all the designers notice of meeting by telephone.
#Person1#: Is the room ready for the lecture now?
#Person2#: Yes, I have prepared. I have also prepared a meeting memo.
#Person1#: Excellent. How about the microphone and speaker?
#Person2#: I have also got them ready for the lecture.
#Person1#: Write up the official notice in duplicate. Do not forget to put name cards and pens on the tables for our guests.
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: How would you seat them?
#Person2#: I have prepared name cards to be put on the conference table for everyone to sit by. What time would you like to provide the refreshment?
#Person1#: Well, after the half of the meeting, there will be an interval for rest and refreshment.
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Janice tells #Person1# she has notified all the members and prepared the room, equipment and name cards for the lecture. #Person1# asks Janice to provide the refreshment during the interval.
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train_2568
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#Person1#: Cindy! Are you getting take-out?
#Person2#: Yeah, do you want something?
#Person1#: Yeah, thanks. Could you pick me up a chicken salad sandwich, an order of fries, and a large diet coke?
#Person2#: No problem. Do you have any cash on you? I don't think I have enough.
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#Person1# asks Cindy to pick #Person1# up some take-out.
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train_2569
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#Person1#: Do you know what time it is?
#Person2#: Um. Ten?
#Person1#: Get in this door young man. It's midnight, you are two hours past curfew.
#Person2#: I know, but it wasn't my fault! I told Jennifer she had to drop me off before ten, but she wouldn't leave the party!
#Person1#: I don't care! You are grounded for life, mister!
#Person2#: Mom! That is so unfair!
#Person1#: You know the rules and you broke them. No allowance and no TV for a week. I usually never ground you but this time I have to put my foot down!
#Person2#: What! For being a couple of hours late? You have to be kidding!
#Person1#: I don't want to hear it! Now go to your room!
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#Person2# comes back two hours later than curfew. His mom is angry and tells #Person1# no allowance and no TV for a week.
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train_2570
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#Person1#: What a lovely tapestry! Don't you think we could use one to decorate our room?
#Person2#: I think we can have a try.
#Person1#: Artistic tapestry is the highest form of expression of the rug weaving art, an exquisite handicraft of superb artistry in typical Chinese style.
#Person2#: I see. Is this the marvelous landscape in Guiling?
#Person1#: I think it is.
#Person2#: Which do you prefer, the linen one, the figured dacron or the brocade?
#Person1#: I prefer the linen one.
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#Person1# likes that lovely tapestry. #Person1# and #Person2# will buy the linen one to decorate their room.
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train_2571
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#Person1#: Do you even know where this bus is supposed to go?
#Person2#: It should take us all the way up to Altadena.
#Person1#: Don't you know?
#Person2#: I'm not positive if it does or not.
#Person1#: Is this the right bus, or not?
#Person2#: I have never been on this bus, but I'm sure it's the right one.
#Person1#: Where are we? This is not Altadena.
#Person2#: I know, and we've been on the bus forever.
#Person1#: Tell me what the street signs say.
#Person2#: Oh my gosh, that one says Temple City.
#Person1#: Next time, I'll look for the bus myself.
#Person2#: Well, now I know the bus that'll take us back.
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#Person2# doesn't know where the bus is going. Then #Person1# and #Person2# find they're in the wrong direction.
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train_2572
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#Person1#: Now Cathy, do you know when the visitors from India are coming?
#Person2#: We offer them three choices: the end of March, the middle of April and the beginning of May, and choose the earliest one which is good actually with exams coming up in May.
#Person1#: Right. And how many are coming? Did you say about 12?
#Person2#: Yes, they said 12 at first, but changed to 10 this morning.
#Person1#: Good, we have 8 weeks to prepare, here are my suggestions. On the first day, a welcome party, then they can visit the schools in the district on the second and third days.
#Person2#: We've got to remember this group wants to look at how computers are being used in the classroom.
#Person1#: Exactly, so I want to ask Mr. Goodman to give them a talk on this on the afternoon of the third day.
#Person2#: That will fit in very nicely.
#Person1#: And on the last day, they would do some sightseeing, we could take them on the tour of London but many of them may have been there already, and Scotland will be too far away.
#Person2#: Why not take them for a walk along the coast, it should be interesting.
#Person1#: Good idea! Cathy I'm sure they'll like it.
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Cathy tells #Person1# when the visitors from India are coming and how many are coming. Then #Person1# and Cathy discuss the plan of how to receive them.
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train_2573
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#Person1#: Well hi there. What are you looking for today?
#Person2#: Uh, I'm just looking.
#Person1#: Well, how about a ring for someone special?
#Person2#: There IS no one special.
#Person1#: Well, take a look at this CD player. A great bargain today only.
#Person2#: Nah. I already have one, plus the handle is cracked.
#Person1#: Okay. Well what about this genuine leather jacket? It would look great on you.
#Person2#: Hum. Let me take a look at it.
#Person1#: Sure.
#Person2#: Umm. There are stains on the sleeves. I'll pass.
#Person1#: Well okay. Well, wouldn't you like to walk home with some of these great records? Some of the best hits from the 1960's.
#Person2#: Yeah, let's see. [Yeah] Now here's something I'd ... Ah, these records are scratched.
#Person1#: [Laughter] Just in a couple places. Listen. I'll sell you these ten records for fifty dollars. A steal!
#Person2#: Whoa! They're way too expensive. I'll give you twenty-five bucks for them.
#Person1#: Ah, come on. I can't charge you less than thirty dollars and break even.
#Person2#: Well, that guy over there is selling similar records for a much better price [Ah!], so thanks anyway.
#Person1#: Wait, wait, wait, wait. You drive a hard bargain. Twenty-eight dollars, and that's my final offer.
#Person2#: Huh ... I'll think about it.
#Person1#: Wait, wait, wait, wait. Listen. I'll even throw in this vase.
#Person2#: Now what am I going to do with a vase?
#Person1#: Well, you can give it to that someone special when you find her... and this ring would look great with it.
#Person2#: Oh, I'll stick with the records.
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#Person2# is looking around in the store and #Person1# recommends #Person2# with several items, including a ring, a CD player and a genuine leather jacket. #Person2# drives a hard bargain and finally buys the records.
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train_2574
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#Person1#: How did you like Egypt?
#Person2#: Oh, perfect. It's one of the most interesting places I've ever seen.
#Person1#: Where did you go?
#Person2#: Well, we spent most of the time in Cairo and Luxor.
#Person1#: What's there to see in Cairo?
#Person2#: Well, not all that much, in fact, but there is the museum and the pyramids, and that's really something.
#Person1#: What's the city like?
#Person2#: It's very large, and the streets are always noisy and dirty.
#Person1#: I thought you liked it.
#Person2#: Well, I did in a way. It's very different, but I liked Luxor better. Luxor's a little town fight on the banks of the Nile. It's very quiet and peaceful and much cleaner than Cairo. And actually I did more sightseeing there.
#Person1#: Did you buy anything?
#Person2#: Oh, sure. There are some excellent shops in Luxor with all sorts of interesting things. A lot better than Cairo, in fact, I bought a gold necklace. Want to see it?
#Person1#: Sure.
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#Person1# asks #Person2# about the trip to Egypt. #Person2# describes Cairo and Luxor where #Person2# did some sightseeing and bought a gold necklace.
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train_2575
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#Person1#: Dr. Stone, how did you become an expert on smell?
#Person2#: Well, I didn't intend to in the first place. But when I was in university, there was a course on senses. The other senses seem to be more concrete somehow, but smell is so personal. I found it extremely interesting.
#Person1#: Do you have any interesting information to give us about smells?
#Person2#: Well, let's see. Did you know that it's harder to forget smells than to forget facts? There have been experiments where people could pick out a particular smell thirty days after smelling it for the first time.
#Person1#: Really? So smells can bring back more memories than, say, music?
#Person2#: That seems to be the case.
#Person1#: That's interesting. So what's your favorite smell?
#Person2#: Oh, I have lots of different ones. The smells of the sea reminds me of happy family holidays, and the smell of roses makes me think of my friend's house. Strangely enough, I like the smell of air craft fuel at airports. Then I know I am going to fly somewhere exciting. But it's the general smell of my garden in the rain that I really like the most. That means I am at home where I should be.
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Dr. Stone shares with #Person1# how he became an expert on smell, some interesting information about smells and the favorite smell.
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train_2576
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#Person1#: Good evening, ma'am. Table for one?
#Person2#: Yes, please.
#Person1#: Will this table be all right?
#Person2#: Actually, I'd like a booth by the window if that's possible.
#Person1#: Certainly. How about this one?
#Person2#: This will be fine, thanks.
#Person1#: ( Handing her a menu) Your waiter will be here in a minute to take your order.
#Person2#: Thank you.
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#Person1# helps #Person2# to choose a table and gives her a menu.
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train_2577
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#Person1#: Oh, no. We're going to be late for the meeting.
#Person2#: No. We'll get a cab. It's faster than taking the bus or the subway.
#Person1#: Oh, good. How much will it cost?
#Person2#: Well, cabs are more expensive than the bus or the subway. It'll probably cost around six dollars. Taxi! ! !
#Person1#: I can't find the business card. Do you know the address?
#Person2#: Yeah. I met with them back in March, remember?
#Person1#: Right.
#Person2#: Driver, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. , please.
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#Person1# and #Person2# are going to be late for the meeting and they decide to take the taxi.
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train_2578
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#Person1#: Have you ever joined one of those music clubs?
#Person2#: Yes, in fact, I'm in one right now. It's called BMG.
#Person1#: Is it really worth it? I mean after you buy the CDs that you have to buy to be in the club.
#Person2#: I really like it. But I'm also really into music. I would spend much more if I bought them retail.
#Person1#: Do they have a big selection of all different kinds of music?
#Person3#: Everything you can think of and more. Sometimes I have to wait for new albums to go on sale though.
#Person1#: How do you join?
#Person2#: Use one of my referral cards, then I get more free music!
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#Person2# is in one music club and introduces to #Person1# the benefits of joining a music club.
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train_2579
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#Person1#: Hey, there's Leo. I wonder why he's walking arm in arm with that young woman.
#Person2#: It's as plain as the nose on your face. They're dating each other.
#Person1#: You're pulling my leg! She must be thirty years younger than Leo. Talk about robbing the cradle!
#Person2#: Well, you can bet this relationship's going to be a flash in the pan.
#Person1#: It must have been love at first sight because I know he didn't have a girlfriend last week.
#Person2#: I think you are absolutely right. Actually, my father proposed to my mother after knowing her only two weeks. They got married a month later.
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#Person2# says Leo and the young woman are dating each other, which surprises #Person1#. They think it must have been love at first sight.
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train_2580
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#Person1#: Julia, why have you prepared a candlelight dinner? Anything special to celebrate? Did you get a promotion?
#Person2#: Honey, don't tell me that you forgot our anniversary, did you?
#Person1#: Oh, my dear, how can I forget such an important day? I was just kidding. Look at this box.
#Person2#: What's in it?
#Person1#: Have a guess.
#Person2#: A necklace?
#Person1#: No.
#Person2#: I have no idea.
#Person1#: Open it now.
#Person2#: Oh, my god. A diamond brooch. It's so beautiful. You're so kind to me, A. Thank you!
#Person1#: You're welcome, honey. I hope we will celebrate our golden wedding anniversary in future.
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Julia has prepared a candlelight dinner to celebrate the anniversary and #Person1# sends her a diamond brooch as a present.
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train_2581
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#Person1#: Hi! How are you going?
#Person2#: Fine, thank you. How are you doing this morning?
#Person1#: Not bad. How about you? Haven't seen you for a long time.
#Person2#: Yes. I've been to New York. I got back only yesterday.
#Person1#: Did you enjoy yourself?
#Person2#: Very much. New York is such a nice place. Shall I show you some photographs?
#Person1#: Thanks, I like looking at photographs. How nice! Oh, I'm afraid I must be going now. I've got an appointment . Have a good day.
#Person2#: You too. I hope to see you soon. Goodbye.
#Person1#: Goodbye.
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#Person1# and #Person2# have a quick talk about their recent development.
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train_2582
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#Person1#: When is your birthday?
#Person2#: August 1st.
#Person1#: Do you usually have a birthday party?
#Person2#: Yes, we do. My parents prepare dinner for me.
#Person1#: What would you do at the party?
#Person2#: We sing' Happy Birthday' at the party and have birthday cakes.
#Person1#: Do you know when people began to sing the song'Happy Birthday'?
#Person2#: Well, I don't know.
#Person1#: Let me tell you the story. In 1892, Patty Smith Hill and Mildred Hill wrote a song called' Good Morning to you'. But later someone added the words 'Happy Birthday' to their tune.
#Person2#: So the 'Happy Birthday' song has been popular since then?
#Person1#: Yes, actually, the song has been sung since its publication in 1932. People all over the world have sung it in many different languages.
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#Person2# usually has a birthday party prepared by #Person2#'s parents. #Person1# tells #Person2# the story of the song 'Happy Birthday'.
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train_2583
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#Person1#: I am calling to ask the position of HR manager. Could you tell me more about it?
#Person2#: Yes. We are looking for someone who are well-educated and have all-round experience as a manager.
#Person1#: I have a master's degree in HR management in Peking University. And I worked as a HR manager in a European enterprise for many years. I know it is not just some clerical issues, but more social work with reason and patience.
#Person2#: Great. What about having a formal interview on Monday next week?
#Person1#: OK, thanks a lot. See you then.
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#Person1# calls to ask the position of an HR manager. After a brief introduction to #Person1#, #Person2# proposes to have a formal interview.
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train_2584
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#Person1#: Hi, I'm George. I'll be your waiter this evening. Are you ready to order or do you need a few more minutes?
#Person2#: I'm ready now. I'd like the roast chicken and a side order of corn.
#Person1#: And would you like an appetizer before your meal? The soup of the day is our delicious tomato soup.
#Person2#: I'll pass on the soup, but I'd like a garden salad.
#Person1#:
#Person3#:
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like a glass of iced tea.
#Person1#: Okay. I'll be back in a minute with your drink and salad.
#Person2#: Thank you.
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George helps #Person2# to order the meal and will come back with #Person2#'s drink and salad.
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train_2585
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#Person1#: Where is that?
#Person2#: Take me to the airport, please.
#Person1#: (while driving)Are you in a hurry?
#Person2#: I have to be there before 17 00.
#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#: (After arriving on time) 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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#Person1# takes #Person2# to the airport. After arriving on time, #Person2# asks #Person1# to keep the change and give #Person2# a receipt.
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train_2586
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#Person1#: What will you do after graduation, Rose?
#Person2#: I'd like to be a computer programmer.
#Person1#: A computer programmer. Why?
#Person2#: I want to make more money. I see my parents working in the restaurant every day but they don't earn much.
#Person1#: Ah, I see, but are you good at operating computers?
#Person2#: Yes, I got the first place in the computer competition last week.
#Person1#: That job isn't easy I think.
#Person2#: Yes, but I love to work with computers.
#Person1#: Have you any working experience?
#Person2#: No, but I will work in a computer company this summer.
#Person1#: Wish you good luck.
#Person2#: Thanks.
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Rose tells #Person1# that she wants to be a computer programmer after graduation because she wants to make more money.
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train_2587
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#Person1#: Good afternoon, how may I help you, Madam?
#Person2#: Hello, I reserved a room here. The day before yesterday, are room for 2 from the thirteenth to the fifteenth.
#Person1#: Ok, may I have your name?
#Person2#: Yes, it's Jenny Green.
#Person1#: Just one moment, please. Ah yes, here it is, I'll just print out the details for you to confirm. You are in room 408.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: And could you fill in your details in the guest book, please? Name, home address, today's date thirteenth and your signature?
#Person2#: Ok, here you are.
#Person1#: Ok, please phone or come down to reception if you need anything. Breakfast is served from 7:00 to 9:30 in the Green Hall, and check out time is 11:00 o'clock.
#Person2#: Thank you, would it be possible to have a newspaper sent to my room?
#Person1#: Yes, certainly, which newspaper would you like?
#Person2#: The Times, please.
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#Person2# reserved a room the day before yesterday. #Person1# helps her check in and asks her to fill in the details in the guest book. #Person2# then asks for a newspaper.
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train_2588
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#Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, today is my first day. Do you know where the photo copier is?
#Person1#: Of course, I'll show you. My name is David. I'm the sales manager. Nice to meet you.
#Person2#: Me too. I'm working in the sales office. How long have you been working here?
#Person1#: About 6 years so far.
#Person2#: You must like it then.
#Person1#: Yes, it's a good company to work for. The staff is friendly and the benefits are great.
#Person2#: What do you think about the boss? Is he really strict? I hear that sometimes he loses his temper easily.
#Person1#: No, he's quite the opposite. He's easygoing. Sometimes he gets angry, but usually forgets about it later.
#Person2#: Oh, I guess he is a nice person. I see the photo copier. Thanks for your help.
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#Person2# asks #Person1# where the photocopier is. They introduce each other and talk about the company and the boss.
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train_2589
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#Person1#: Hi, Jenny, you look great today.
#Person2#: Thanks. You know, I'm having a birthday party this weekend.
#Person1#: Oh, really? That's wonderful.
#Person2#: I'd be glad if you could come.
#Person1#: I'd love to. When and where?
#Person2#: 7:00 pm, Saturday night at my dormitory.
#Person1#: Oh, I can't wait to attend.
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Jenny invites #Person1# to come to her birthday party. #Person1# agrees.
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train_2590
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#Person1#: Sam, you look unhappy, what's going on?
#Person2#: It's about my business.
#Person1#: Why? What's wrong with it?
#Person2#: I don't have enough customers. I don't know what to do with it.
#Person1#: Are you advertising?
#Person2#: Yes, I've advertised with newspapers, magazines and billboards, but failed to see any obvious effect.
#Person1#: Then, have you posted anything on line?
#Person2#: No, I don't think people will see my business on the Internet.
#Person1#: Come on! people are surfing the Internet all the time these days. Definitely they would see it.
#Person2#: But people are just chatting, watching movies or playing games on line. I mean, mostly for entertainment.
#Person1#: Oh no, the Internet has become a very big market for business, don't you know that?
#Person2#: Alright I'll have a try.
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#Person1# finds Sam look unhappy. Sam tells #Person1# he doesn't have enough customers. #Person1# suggests putting some advertisements online and Sam'll have a try.
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#Person1#: Do you know why Thursday is called Thursday?
#Person2#: Huh? What are you talking about?
#Person1#: OK. Let me put my question this way. Do you know who Thor is?
#Person2#: Thor? You mean the god in Norse mythology.
#Person1#: Correct. So Thursday actually is Thor's day in memory of the god of Thunder.
#Person2#: That's new to me. What about Wednesday?
#Person1#: Well, we can consider Mr. Wednesday as Mr. Thursdays' father.
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: Wednesday actually is Woden's Day, and Woden is the old English for the god Odin, Thor's father.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# the origin of Thursday and Wednesday.
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train_2592
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#Person1#: Dad, look at this friendship quiz.
#Person2#: Why don't you try it? The first question, how often do you get in touch with your friends?
#Person1#: Hmm... My friends aren't in the same secondary school as me, and I dislike ringing people up. I don't call my friends, even once a week.
#Person2#: That means seldom. Secondly, how many friends can you talk with when you are upset?
#Person1#: Oh, I can't think of any. I usually talk with you or mom when I feel sad.
#Person2#: Poor Susan, you can't rely on us all the time. The last question, your friend wants to talk with you. Where would you have the talk?
#Person1#: Well, we can't talk in the classroom. Maybe I would talk to her in a shopping center. We can talk and shop at the same time.
#Person2#: Oh, Susan. You've only got 8. I think you should get along with your friends. Why not call or visit them often?
#Person1#: You are right, Dad.
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Susan is taking the friendship quiz but only got 8. Her Dad thinks she should get along with her friends more and call or visit them often.
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train_2593
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#Person1#: Thank you for calling target.com. My name is Angela, and I'd be happy to assist you today. What is the name on the account?
#Person2#: Mark Sanchez.
#Person1#: Thank you, Mr. Sanchez. What's your email address?
#Person2#: It's [email protected].
#Person1#: Thank you, how may I help you today?
#Person2#: I ordered some gifts from your website last week, but they haven't arrived yet. They were supposed to be here 2 days ago.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that sir, do you have the order number?
#Person2#: Yes, it's 855321.
#Person1#: One moment, please, alright sir, I think I've discovered what's going on. A couple of items in your order were damaged during transport. We are in the process of shipping your new items, but it could take up to 10 days for you to receive them.
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Mark calls target.com to ask about the gifts he bought. Angela tells him the orders were damaged and they're in the process of shipping Mark new items.
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#Person1#: OK. Come back into the classroom, class.
#Person2#: Does the class start again, Ma'am?
#Person1#: Yes, but to the heath, this break has last long enough.
#Person2#: Oh, breaktime flies so fast.
#Person1#: Come on, baby. It's time to class now.
#Person2#: Ma'am, please. Another minute, could I?
#Person1#: Hurry up, little boy.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# to go back into the classroom but #Person2# asks for another minute.
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train_2595
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#Person1#: Hi, Jack, we are having a party tonight, wanna coming enjoy us? You can bring your girlfriend, Tina.
#Person2#: I don't have a girlfriend. I'm single.
#Person1#: Oh, that's right. Well, there are going to be many beautiful girls at the party tonight, anyway.
#Person2#: No, I like being single. I never thought lonely, I'm focus on my career. Maybe I'll start to look for my girl when I achieve success.
#Person1#: Why is that?
#Person2#: Because I'm living a real world, a man enriched have a good career and make a lot of money. Franklin speaking the girls I've met wounldn't married a man wounldn't make enough money.
#Person1#: I agree, a man needs good career.But that doesn't mean he should have a little fun, too.
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Jack tells #Person1# he likes being single and he might look for a girlfriend after he has a good career.
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#Person1#: Hello. This is the Directory Assistance. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Can you give me the number for Jessica Hanson on locks Ave?
#Person1#: I ' m sorry. There is no listing under that name. Are you sure of the name?
#Person2#: Yes, I ' m pretty sure.
#Person1#: Do you have her address?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. It ' s 109 Locks Ave, L8V 4N9.
#Person1#: That ' s an unlisted number. I ' m sorry, but I can ' t give it to you.
#Person2#: I see. Thanks anyway.
#Person1#: No problem.
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#Person2# wants the number for Jessica Hanson on locks Ave, but #Person1# can't give it to #Person2# because it's an unlisted number.
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#Person1#: Lisa, is there a milk section?
#Person2#: No, there's no such section. The dairy section is where you'll find milk and cheese.
#Person1#: What's Condiments?
#Person2#: That's where you'll find things like salt and pepper.
#Person1#: Oh, I see.
#Person2#: Let's go to aisle 4 to pick up some pasta for tonight.
#Person1#: Great! Pasta for dinner.
#Person2#: And let's get a loaf of bread at the bakery for breakfast.
#Person1#: Maybe we should get a shopping cart.
#Person2#: I'll put the shopping basket back.
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#Person1# and Lisa are buying pasta and bread in a shopping market.
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#Person1#: What do we need to get from the supermarket?
#Person2#: We need lots of things. I ' ll make a list. We need a bag of sugar, a loaf of bread and a crate of beer.
#Person1#: A crate of beer? Why do we need that?
#Person2#: Just joking. I would like to get a few bottles of beer though. We also need a liter of cooking oil.
#Person1#: we can buy a three-liter bottle. It works out cheaper per liter. We should buy a packet of butter and a few pints of milk too.
#Person2#: I ' d like to get a jar of strawberry jam and a bottle of tomato ketchup. Do we need any meat?
#Person1#: I think we should get half a kilo of minced beef and a few pork chops.
#Person2#: Ok. Let ' s not forget fruit and vegetables. We need a bunch of bananas, a kilo of tomatoes and a bag of potatoes.
#Person1#: We should also get a tube of toothpaste and a bar of soap. Let ' s get a tub of ice cream too. We can treat ourselves.
#Person2#: Ok. We should get a few tins of tuna. Anything else?
#Person1#: I ' d like a few cans of coke. We also need a dozen eggs and half a dozen sausages.
#Person2#: let ' s get a chunk of cheese too. Is that everything.
#Person1#: I think so. I ' Ve got the shopping list, so let ' s go.
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#Person1# and #Person2# are making a shopping list before they go to the supermarket, which includes sugar, bread, cooking oil, butter, milk, strawberry jam, ketchup, meat, fruit, vegetables, toothpaste, soap, ice cream, tuna, coke, eggs, cheese, and so on.
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#Person1#: Welcome to the company. We are conducting a survey of new employees to find out what influenced them to choose our company.
#Person2#: That's easy. It was your office ergonomics that decided me.
#Person1#: You're kidding! Something as simple as that?
#Person2#: Yes. It is very important to me. My mother worked in offices for twenty years, and she finally had carpal tunnel syndrome. I have been reading about repetitive stress injuries, and I know that so I have determined that I need to work in a company that can protect my body.
#Person1#: Yes, there has been a lot of research into RSI's. Something so simple as proper chair height can prevent injuries. Tell me, did anything else influence your decision?
#Person2#: Yes, I noticed that you have professional training and team-building days. I like the idea of working for a company that invests in its staff.
#Person1#: Well, welcome to the team.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# that it was the office ergonomics that decided #Person2# to choose the company and #Person2# likes working for a company that invests in its staff.
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#Person1#: Look! I bought these shoes only three weeks ago and there is a hole in them already.
#Person2#: If that happen to me, I ' ll take them back to the shop.
#Person1#: I did. But they said they won ' t change them.
#Person2#: That ' s terrible. But if they wouldn ' t change them, I know what I would do.
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There's a hole in the shoes #Person1# bought three weeks ago, but the shop didn't agree to change them.
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#Person1#: Alan, I believe you have studied our catalogue and price list. Are you interested in some of our products?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm thinking of buying some T-shirts, but I find your price is on the high side.
#Person1#: I'm very surprised to hear you say that. I think our price is very favorable. You can hardly get such an attractive price from other suppliers.
#Person2#: I'm not so sure of that. I think it's difficult for me to push sales at such a price.
#Person1#: What's your proposal then?
#Person2#: I think to get the business done, you should at least reduce the price by 20 %.
#Person1#: We could take a cut on the price if your order is a large one, but a 20 % reduction is really more than we can do. What quantity are you going to order from us then?
#Person2#: As a trial order, I'll take 5, 000 dozen this time.
#Person1#: 5, 000 dozen is by no means a large order. In that case, the best I can do is to give you a 5 % reduction.
#Person2#: That's really a big change from 20 %. I really can't accept that.
#Person1#: What's your counter-offer then?
#Person2#: To conclude the deal, I'd say a reduction of at least 15 % would help.
#Person1#: 15 % is impossible. That'll leave us almost no profit.
#Person2#: If that's the case, I'll have to go somewhere else to meet my needs.
#Person1#: How about doing it this way? You increase your quantity to 8, 000 dozen and I'll give you a l0 % reduction.
#Person2#: 8000 would be too large a figure to be used for a trial.
#Person1#: Well, to encourage future business, I'm prepared to reduce the price by 10 %. We can't go any further.
#Person2#: Ok. Let's call it a deal.
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Alan wants to buy 5,000 dozen T-shirts with a 20% discount. #Person1# doesn't think it's a large order and only agrees to give a 5% reduction. Finally, they reach an agreement of 8,000 dozen with a 10% reduction.
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#Person1#: In foreign trade, language differences are very important.
#Person2#: Yes. If people can not communicate with each other easily, they can not understand each other's way of thinking.
#Person1#: Fortunately, there is a widely-spoken commercial language, namely English.
#Person2#: Many exporters speak French and German as well.
#Person1#: In South America, the most common language is Spanish and Portuguese.
#Person2#: Even if the language is accurate, a misunderstanding can not be avoided due to cultural differences.
#Person1#: Yes, the language is a part of culture. It reflects a nation's character.
#Person2#: Yes, it not only includes the nation's historical and cultural background, but also contains the nation's view of life way of life and way of thinking.
#Person1#: So in foreign trade, you must be very clear about language differences.
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#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about language differences that contain the nation's culture, view of life, way of thinking, and are very important in foreign trade.
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#Person1#: I hope the food here is good.
#Person2#: Yes, it is very expensive. Maybe we shouldn't have come here.
#Person1#: But the guidebook says a lot of the stars come here. If we are spending three days in Hollywood, I want to see at least one star.
#Person2#: I think we might not see any.
#Person1#: Did you like the tour of Universal Studios?
#Person2#: I thought it was O. K. But it really was too hot. And I think they should show people more. The exhibits should be more interesting.
#Person1#: I thought it was great. Didn't you like the special effects rooms?
#Person2#: Yes, but I still think it could be better.
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#Person1# goes to an expensive restaurant to see stars and #Person2# thinks the tour of Universal Studios was just ok.
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#Person1#: Waiter, I would like to order now.
#Person2#: Sure. What do you want to have today?
#Person1#: Cream soup and steak, please.
#Person2#: How do you like your steak?
#Person1#: Excuse me, what does that mean?
#Person2#: Well, there are several kinds of steaks. For example, you can have your steaks medium-rare, medium-well or well-done.
#Person1#: Thanks for your explanation, I would like it well-done.
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#Person1# orders a cream soup and steak and #Person1# wants it well-done.
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#Person1#: Oh. . . I am really worried about the exam. I have no idea what will be on it.
#Person2#: Why? Just read your notes. You can see what the professor stressed in the lectures. Probably the exam will ask about things he stressed.
#Person1#: Yes, but my notes are all nonsense. I can't figure out what is important.
#Person2#: Let me see them. Are these all the notes you have?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: But Laurie, how can you do well in school if you don't take more notes?
#Person1#: What do you mean? You think I don't write enough.
#Person2#: I'm sure you don't write enough. Look at this. Here you wrote, Russian Revolution. 1917. Bolsheviks. Real revolution, or coup? And that's all? I remember he lectured for a half hour about that question. And you didn't write any of it!
#Person1#: I know, but I listened.
#Person2#: Yes, but did you remember? You need good notes to help you remember.
#Person1#: I suppose you're right. But what can I do? I don't know what to write down.
#Person2#: There are different things you can do. For one, the university offers a special free course on note-taking. You should go to the course. Also, I am pretty good at taking notes. I can help you on this exam. I will photocopy all my notes, and you can compare them to your notes. Then maybe you will see what kinds of things to write down.
#Person1#: That would really help me, Sue. I appreciate it. All this makes me feel like an idiot.
#Person2#: Don't feel that way. I know you are very smart. Note - taking is a special skill. All students need to learn it. Some people are very smart, but they just haven't learned how to take notes yet. I'm lucky because I had a good English teacher in high school. She taught me how to take good notes. It's not hard.
#Person1#: Alright. University and high school seem very different to me. I suppose I just need to learn how to manage lecture classes. Then I will do better.
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Laurie is worried about the exam because she didn't write enough notes. #Person2# thinks that there are two ways to help her. One is to go to a special free course on note-taking of the university, and the other is to photocopy all #Person2#'s notes and learn from them.
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#Person1#: Are you ready to go to the concert?
#Person2#: Yes. Should we go there by bus so we aren't late?
#Person1#: Actually, why don't we go there by bike? We could get stuck in traffic if we travel by bus in rush hour.
#Person2#: That's true. Cycling is good for our environment, too. Let me just get my helmet then.
#Person1#: Is your helmet comfortable?
#Person2#: Not really, but I liked the design, so I got it.
#Person1#: Maybe you should think about getting a round helmet ; they're better.
#Person2#: I'll think about it.
#Person1#: Is that your new bicycle?
#Person2#: Yes, my father gave it to me for my birthday. Do you like it?
#Person1#: It's the newest 10 speed cycling mountain bike. These are really expensive!
#Person2#: Nothing but the best from my dad. I like everything about it except for the brakes. They are a bit sticky.
#Person1#: I can fix those for you. Is there anything else wrong with it?
#Person2#: Well, my saddle is too low for me. Do you know how to change the height?
#Person1#: That's easy. It's important to have the saddle high enough so that your legs can extend fully when you are on your bicycle.
#Person2#: Is that why my knees have felt sore after every time I've ridden my bike?
#Person1#: It's possible. Give me a minute and I can fix these for you and then we can go.
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#Person1# and #Person2# decide to go to the concert by bike. #Person1# suggests wearing a round helmet. #Person2#'s new bicycle has problems with the brakes and the height of the saddle, so #Person1# helps to fix them.
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#Person1#: I've never seen a machine like this before and need some help.
#Person2#: Sure, no problem. What are you trying to get?
#Person1#: I want to buy a drink.
#Person2#: OK. This machine needs you to use that change machine first to get correct change.
#Person1#: I've got the correct change already.
#Person2#: First you put your money in the dollar slot or the coin slot. The dollars have to be smooth.
#Person1#: OK, what next?
#Person2#: Just know that sometimes the money doesn't go in perfectly the first time and you have to try again.
#Person1#: OK, next?
#Person2#: Choose what you want and push the button. Sometimes it takes a couple of tries.
#Person1#: I agree with you.
#Person2#: Hope that works for you!
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#Person1# has never seen a sale machine and #Person2# teaches #Person1# how to use it to buy a drink.
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#Person1#: Have you ever found yourself in a situation when you have to lie to people who trust you?
#Person2#: Do you mean lying to people for their good?
#Person1#: Yes. Is it wrong to lie to them even if it is for their good?
#Person2#: It's hard to say. I mean, how can you judge what's good for them? Maybe it is best to tell them the truth no matter what it is.
#Person1#: But sometimes it is so hard to tell the truth.
#Person2#: I know. If you're sure the truth will do harm, maybe you can choose not to tell it.
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#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing whether it is wrong to lie to people if it is for their good.
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#Person1#: What colour is her hair?
#Person2#: Oh, blonde, she's very blonde. . . quite short hair. . .
#Person1#: What, curly?
#Person2#: No, not at all. Very straight. Her hair comes down like this. . . just over the ears.
#Person1#: Does she wear glasses?
#Person2#: No. . . no. I think you're thinking of someone else.
#Person1#: No. I'm sure I know her.
#Person2#: Er. . . what else can I tell you? Er. . . she's got. . . er a. . . round face, a very round face, and a very big mouth, sort of wide mouth, when she laughs, her face is all mouth.
#Person1#: Ah. . . No, I can't place her.
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#Person1# and #Person2# are describing characteristics of a female to see if they are talking about the same person.
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#Person1#: Oh, my god!
#Person2#: What!
#Person1#: That's the cutest little doll I've ever seen in my life!
#Person2#: Chill out. It's just Kenny from South Park.
#Person1#: What park? You found a doll in a park? Gross!
#Person2#: South Park is a popular cartoon. You're so out of it, Jen
#Person1#: Well, don't blame me! I never get a chance to watch TV.
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Jen thinks that Kenny from South Park is cute.
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#Person1#: David, I heard you lost your job.
#Person2#: Yeah, you remember that assignment I wanted? When I heard the manager had given it to someone else, I blew my top. So the manager fired me.
#Person1#: Well, that'll teach you to control your temper.
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David lost his job because he blew his top with his boss.
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train_2612
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#Person1#: Hi, how're you doing?
#Person2#: Terrible.
#Person1#: Oh, what's the matter?
#Person2#: I'Ve got a fever and really a bad headache.
#Person1#: Oh, that's too bad. Why don't you take some aspirin?
#Person2#: I'Ve already tried some but it didn't help.
#Person1#: Well, it's necessary for you to see a doctor.
#Person2#: Yeah, I guess I should.
#Person1#: Well, you'd better get some rest.
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
#Person1#: Bye.
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#Person2# is sick and #Person1# suggests #Person2# see a doctor.
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#Person1#: Can you tell the result?
#Person2#: It's love all.
#Person1#: Now the score is in our favor.
#Person2#: Can you tell which team seems to win?
#Person1#: Hard to say. Now the score is in our favor.
#Person2#: Yes. Our guest team is really tough.
#Person1#: They're still fighting hard. Let's wait and see.
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#Person1# and #Person2# are watching a game.
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#Person1#: Who are we going to play with today?
#Person2#: We are playing against Hainan.
#Person1#: Oh, the basketball team from No. 1 College? I know they're a tough team.
#Person2#: Sure they are.
#Person1#: Who's winning?
#Person2#: We are, 27 to 26.
#Person1#: Really? I thought that they'd been killing us by now.
#Person2#: How can it be? We are a tough team as well.
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#Person1# and #Person2# are playing basketball against the team of Hainan, and they win.
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#Person1#: Good afternoon. I am Mr. Brown, the Import manager of Atlantic Industries Ltd, Sidney, Australia. This is my card.
#Person2#: Good afternoon, Mr. Brown. My name is Mrs. Anderson, manager of the sales department.
#Person1#: Nice to see you, Mrs. Anderson.
#Person2#: Nice to see you too, Mr. Brown. Won't you sit down?
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: What would you like, tea or coffee?
#Person1#: I'd prefer coffee if you don't mind.
#Person2#: Is it your first trip to the Fair, Mr. Brown?
#Person1#: No, it's the fourth time.
#Person2#: Good. Is there anything you find changed about the Fair?
#Person1#: Yes, a great deal. The business scope has been broadened, and there are more visitors than ever before.
#Person2#: Really, Mr. Brown? Did you find anything interesting?
#Person1#: Oh, yes. Quite a bit. But we are especially interested in your products.
#Person2#: We are glad to hear that. What items are you particularly interested in?
#Person1#: Women's dresses. They are fashionable and suit Australian women well, too. If they are of high quality and the prices are reasonable, we'll purchase large quantities of them. Will you please quote us a price?
#Person2#: All right.
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It has been the fourth time for Mr. Brown to the Fair. Mr. Brown finds something changed and he is interested in Mrs. Anderson's products, especially women's dresses. He would like to know the price.
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train_2616
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#Person1#: I was wondering if I could collect unemployment benefits.
#Person2#: Did you get laid off?
#Person1#: I am still working for now, but I might get laid off.
#Person2#: You may collect unemployment if you are working fewer hours or got laid off.
#Person1#: Does everyone who gets laid off get to collect unemployment?
#Person2#: No, some jobs are exempt from paying into unemployment.
#Person1#: How can I find out if I can collect?
#Person2#: Your employer can tell you if you have been paying into unemployment and now qualify to collect.
#Person1#: How will I know how much I can collect on unemployment?
#Person2#: It depends on how much you earned. When you file, they will determine the amount.
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#Person1# is asking #Person2# about unemployment benefits. #Person2# tells #Person1#'s employer will tell #Person1# if #Person1#'s qualified and the amount depends on #Person1#'s earnings.
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#Person1#: What was that?
#Person2#: Oh no. I broke your vase accidentally.
#Person1#: How did it happen?
#Person2#: I bumped it by accident, but I didn't mean to do it.
#Person1#: It was my favorite.
#Person2#: I feel miserable. Can I give you money for it?
#Person1#: Maybe I shouldn't have put it here. Someone was bound to bump it eventually.
#Person2#: First I was late for school this morning, and now I broke your vase. This isn't my day!
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#Person2# feels miserable because #Person2# had a bad day.
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#Person1#: What's the matter with my wife?
#Person2#: She had a sudden heart attack.
#Person1#: I guess so. It was very terrible when she was at the onset of the illness. I am worried that I would lose her.
#Person2#: Don't worry. She is much better now. But you are not permitted to disturb her at the moment.
#Person1#: I know. But is she out of danger now?
#Person2#: Yes, I think so.
#Person1#: Thank you very much, Doctor.
#Person2#: My pleasure.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person1#'s wife had a sudden heart attack but is out of danger now.
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#Person1#: Hi, this is Ralph Simmons. With whom am I speaking?
#Person2#: This is Paula Blake, Mr. Simmons. How can I help you?
#Person1#: I'm hoping you can sort a few things out for me. Could you pull up my account?
#Person2#: Certainly, sir. Just tell me your account number please.
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Ralph Simmons calls Paula Blake to pull up his account.
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#Person1#: Here. Keep the change.
#Person2#: Oh, thank you very much.
#Person1#: You're welcome. By the way, is there a pay phone near here?
#Person2#: Yes, there's one just on the other side of this building. Do you have any small change?
#Person1#: Yes, I do. Thank you.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# there's a pay phone on the other side of the building.
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#Person1#: Excuse me. Can I change my seat with you? I want to sit beside my friend.
#Person2#: Where is your seat?
#Person1#: It's 9 - A in the middle part, a window seat too.
#Person2#: OK, you mean the vacant one on the left?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. Thank you very much. Let me help you to carry your baggage there.
#Person2#: No need. I have only this small handbag with me.
#Person1#: Thanks. Have a nice trip.
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#Person1# wants to change a seat with #Person2# because #Person1# wants to sit beside #Person1#'s friend. #Person2# agrees.
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#Person1#: You keep bowling spares but no strike.
#Person2#: I don't know why, but I think there's something wrong with my hands. I couldn't seem to be able to control it on the first ball.
#Person1#: I don't think it was the problem with your hands, you did several excellent spares. You have no problem with your hands.
#Person2#: Then why couldn't I get strike on the first ball?
#Person1#: The problem is you are too nervous. You want to have a strike so much, so you deliver the ball too hard. And when it comes to the I second roll, there's no pressure. That's why I could bowl all those spares.
#Person2#: Really? I will try again.
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#Person2# keeps bowling spares but no strike and #Person1# thinks it's because #Person2# is too nervous.
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#Person1#: Hi, I'm calling about the ad in the paper.
#Person2#: Which ad would that be?
#Person1#: For the job.
#Person2#: Good, which job is that? We advertised several openings.
#Person1#: Oh! It was for a market sale manager. Is that still available?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. But we'll be making a decision on it pretty soon. Why don't you come in and fill out an application?
#Person1#: What company is this for? I mean where's the opening?
#Person2#: We can discuss that when you come in and fill out the application.
#Person1#: Well, I'm already in this field and know most of the companies. Before I come in to fill out an application, I need to know who it's with so I know whether or not I'm willing to work with them.
#Person2#: I'm afraid I can't discuss that over the phone.
#Person1#: So you're a headhunter.
#Person2#: We're an Employment Agency.
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#Person1# calls for some detailed information about a market sale manager ad. But #Person2# wants #Person1# to fill out an application first and cannot tell #Person1# more over the phone.
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train_2624
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#Person1#: Well, we'll certainly stay here again next time when we're passing through!
#Person2#: Good! Do let us know in advance. And we'll try to get you the same room.
#Person1#: That would be lovely. It may be quite soon in fact.
#Person2#: Oh, how's that?
#Person1#: Well, we're driving to the south of Spain in the next couple of days and we may come back this week.
#Person2#: Do give us a ring if you decide to. I hope you'll have a pleasant trip.
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#Person1# will be back from Spain and wants to stay at #Person2#'s place. #Person2# will try to get #Person1# the same room.
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train_2625
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#Person1#: Did I tell you I'm going to China on business? I have to buy some gifts before I leave.
#Person2#: Good idea. What are you going to bring?
#Person1#: I was thinking of bringing some handkerchiefs. They're colorful, beautiful... also lightweight. I don't want to carry anything heavy.
#Person2#: Uh, I don't think you should give handkerchiefs. They aren't good gifts in Chinese culture.
#Person1#: Why not?
#Person2#: A handkerchief is a symbol of saying good-bye or ending a relationship.
#Person1#: Saying good-bye?
#Person2#: Yeah, like when you're going away and people are crying, so they need a handkerchief. Actually, I've heard that one of the best things to give is a dinner--not a present, but a big dinner. It's good for business.
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#Person1# is going to China on business. #Person2# suggests #Person1# a big dinner instead of giving handkerchiefs because a handkerchief is a symbol of good-bye in China.
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train_2626
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#Person1#: Hello, New Green Forest Store. May I help you?
#Person2#: I'm thinking about buying a new TV set, and some of my friends recommended the Brand TCL to me. Can you tell me what is special about them?
#Person1#: Well, we call them high-quality TV sets because they have much clearer pictures than the old ones.
#Person2#: I see. How much does each cost?
#Person1#: 2000 dollars. If you buy one before the end of the month, you can get a DVD player as a special gift.
#Person2#: That sounds nice. I will buy two then.
#Person1#: Where do you live, may I ask?
#Person2#: Does it matter where I live?
#Person1#: It's like this: If you live within 40 miles of the city center, we will deliver them to your house for free. But if you live farther than that, I am afraid you have to manage it by yourself.
#Person2#: Well, I guess you can just bring the Tvsets to Number 88, Morning Sun Street.
#Person1#: OK. They will be there soon.
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#Person2# is interested in the TCL high-quality TV set. #Person1# introduces it and #Person2# will buy two. #Person1# will arrange the delivery to #Person1#.
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train_2627
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#Person1#: Discoveries is looking for a reporter to travel all over the world and write adventure articles.
#Person2#: Oh, it's a good job, I think.
#Person1#: So you are interested in working for Discoveries?
#Person2#: That's right. write adventure articles, but I'm sure I could. I've written lots of articles for a newspaper.
#Person1#: Oh? What newspaper have you written for?
#Person2#: Well, so far I've sold articles to the chicago Star and a few other newspaper.
#Person1#: Have you ever written an adventure article?
#Person2#: No, but I have done some adventurous things to get information for my newspaper articles.
#Person1#: Tell me about one of them.
#Person2#: Well, I wanted to report on prisons, so I went to a store and stole something. Of course the police came, and I spent ten days in prison. It was horrible. When I got out, I wrote two articles about my experience there. When the police read the articles, they got upset and complained. Since then the prisons have really improved.
#Person1#: That certainly is interesting.
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#Person2# is interested in working for Discoveries. #Person2# once wrote two articles about prisons, then they have improved after the police read the articles.
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train_2628
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#Person1#: I'm worried about my son at driving, but he won't listen to me.
#Person2#: Well, teenagers always think they won't get hurt, but the fact is just the opposite.
#Person1#: What should I do?
#Person2#: Keep talking with him and lead by an example. Parents always matter.
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#Person2# suggests #Person1# keep talking with #Person1#'s son and lead by an example.
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train_2629
|
#Person1#: What shall we do this weekend?
#Person2#: Do you have something special in mind?
#Person1#: No. not really. I just thought it might be fun to do something new.
#Person2#: Do something for a change, you mean?
#Person1#: Yes, something different.
#Person2#: I usually go shopping and have my hair cut during the weekend and you usually watch football matches on TV.
#Person1#: Yes. you often have tea with your friends. And I sometimes play cards with my friends. We have seldom done anything together since we were married.
#Person2#: Now I've got an idea. Why don't we go for a picnic this weekend?
#Person1#: Good idea! I will choose the place and you can prepare the food.
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#Person1# and #Person2# plan to go for a picnic this weekend to do something different.
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train_2630
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#Person1#: John, you know a lot about the history of flying. And the Wright brothers are known as the first men to fly an airplane. Can you tell us what their purposes were in the beginning?
#Person2#: I think in the beginning they were looking for a chance to be famous. I don't think they were sure about what they were able to achieve.
#Person1#: Could either of them have done it alone?
#Person2#: Neither brother could have flown alone. It was the work of two minds. Two minds that came together at some point and became one. That's what happened.
#Person1#: What did the people in the neighborhood think of the Wright brothers?
#Person2#: Most people were interested in the Wright brothers. But I think some of them were worried. You see, here are two men flying kites in the middle of the day when they should be working. The men, I think, were curious about what was going on there. The children were excited to see these two men flying kites just like they were children.
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John thinks that in the beginning, the Wright brothers were trying to be famous and the airplane was the work of two minds. He believes some of their neighbors were worried.
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train_2631
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#Person1#: What do you think of Professor Potter's course, Jane?
#Person2#: Not much.
#Person1#: Why, what's wrong with it?
#Person2#: Oh, I don't know. It's just that he overloads it with details. The course he gave on town planning last year, it was just the same-a load of details, which you could have got from a book anyway. There was no overall ...
#Person1#: No general overview you mean?
#Person2#: Yes. I suppose you could call it that. I couldn't see the town for the buildings.
#Person1#: But you've got to have the details in this kind of subject. Anyway I think he's good. You take his first lecture for instance. I thought that was very interesting, and not at all over-detailed.
#Person2#: Well, he starts off all right, but then he just piles on the details.
#Person1#: Now you're exaggerating.
#Person2#: Well, the way he dealt with the Western developments, that wasn't bad, I suppose.
#Person1#: You seem to have got something. Perhaps Potter is a little disorganized, but I think he's good.
#Person2#: Do you really think so?
#Person1#: He does do most of his teaching to the postgraduates. He only does the one undergraduate course each year. After all, I think he tends to forget where he is. He starts off being nice and general and then tries to cram in a bit too much specialized information.
#Person2#: The main thing I object to is the lack of direction.
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Jane thinks that there's no general overview in Professor Potter's course and he overloads it with details. But #Person1# thinks though a little disorganized, he is good.
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train_2632
|
#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 girlfriend. I cannot contact her for a week.
#Person1#: You're a good man. I'm sure she is fine. Maybe she is just traveling and lost her phone. 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 yoga 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 know she is fine.
#Person1#: You need to take some breaks throughout the day. Just thinking of her all day isn't very helpful.
#Person2#: You're right. Maybe I should go to her home and find her. Or should I call her parents?
#Person1#: No, calling her parents is not a good idea. Maybe you can go to her house and see what happens. Perhaps she is just sleeping at home.
#Person2#: Could you come along with me? I am truly worried and scared that something bad may happen.
#Person1#: Sure, I will go with you.
#Person2#: What! Who is that guy?! You don't answer my phones because you are with him! You are cheating on me!
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#Person2# is having a hard time because #Person2# is worried about his girlfriend who is out of touch. #Person1# recommends #Person2# relaxing and going to her home to figure out what happens. They find #Person2# is cheating on him.
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train_2633
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#Person1#: It's raining outside, Catherine, it's too bad. What's the weather like in your hometown?
#Person2#: It's very hot, the temperature is often over 40C.
#Person1#: Do you like the weather in Seattle?
#Person2#: Not really. But I like it in spring and fall. I don't like it in winter.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: The winter is very rainy, I don't like the rainy day.
#Person1#: What about the weather in Boston?
#Person2#: I lived there for three years. I like summer but I don't like winter.
#Person1#: Is it very cold in winter?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. But it's nice in spring and fall.
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Catherine likes spring and fall in Seattle and Boston, but she doesn't like winter there.
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train_2634
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#Person1#: Ma, I really don't know how to thank you.
#Person2#: I'm glad I was able to help.
#Person1#: It's most kind of you.
#Person2#: Don't mention it. It was the least I could do.
#Person1#: If there's ever anything I can do for you , Don't hesitate to let me know.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: I'm most grateful.
#Person2#: It was a pleasure.
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#Person1# is very grateful for Ma's help.
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train_2635
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#Person1#: What is this? I didn't order that.
#Person2#: I'm terribly sorry. May I have your order again? I'll get it right away.
#Person1#: I've ordered savory pork and coleslaw.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. I must have made a mistake. I'll bring them for you at once.
#Person1#: Hey! What is this?
#Person2#: Pardon me, Miss. But didn't you order chicken soup?
#Person1#: Oh, Is that what this is?
#Person2#: I believe so. But if it really bothers you, I'll replace it for you.
#Person1#: No, don't replace it. Give a refund.
#Person2#: Sorry. I'm afraid we can't. But you may order something else instead.
#Person1#: Oh, really? Give me a clam soup.
#Person2#: Okay, Miss.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: I hope you enjoy your dinner.
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#Person1# has ordered savory pork and coleslaw for dinner, but #Person2# brought the wrong food twice.
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train_2636
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#Person1#: Lester, you are really fantastic at automobile repair.
#Person2#: Thanks, June. But I think I need to be certified as a mechanic before I'm allowed to repair cars for a living.
#Person1#: That's not a big problem. There are many small schools for adults like you who can study to be certified.
#Person2#: I guess I never thought of that before.
#Person1#: And you can easily get a student loan from a vocational school, or from the government.
#Person2#: Wow, you've inspired me to do something!
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June recommends Lester to go to small schools for adults to be certified as a mechanic.
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train_2637
|
#Person1#: Have you seen Kate recently, Vicki?
#Person2#: Yes, I have. I saw her a couple of days ago. She hasn't been very well in the last couple of weeks.
#Person1#: Has she seen a doctor since she's been ill?
#Person2#: Yes, she has. The doctor told her to take it easy for a while. But she hasn't been taking his advice. She's as busy as usual.
#Person1#: Do you think it's useful for me to ask her to have a rest when I go to see her? Or shall we go together?
#Person2#: I think you can go yourself and show concern to her since she sometimes would take your advice. So it's unnecessary for me to go with you. What's more, I've got some other thing to do at the moment.
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Kate is ill. Vicki thinks #Person1# should visit Kate and ask her to have a rest because she sometimes would take #Person1#'s advice.
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train_2638
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#Person1#: Excuse me. Could you tell me the way to the zoo?
#Person2#: Yes, it is just over there, across the street.
#Person1#: Thank you. Oh, how did you learn to speak English so well?
#Person2#: I listen to BBC English programs every day.
#Person1#: Are they easy to follow?
#Person2#: Yes, I use my shortwave radio and they have explanations in Chinese for the difficult grammar points.
#Person1#: That sounds very helpful. How long have you listened to the programs?
#Person2#: I started 3 years ago when I was in middle school.
#Person1#: You have really improved.
#Person2#: Thanks. Have a great time at the zoo. By the way, don't forget to see the pandas!
#Person1#: OK. See you later.
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#Person2# has been listening to BBC English programs every day since 3 years ago, so #Person2# speaks English very well.
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train_2639
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#Person1#: Hi Jessie. Do you have any plans for next weekend?
#Person2#: Not at all, David.
#Person1#: Do you want to join me to go mountain climbing next weekend?
#Person2#: Mountain climbing? Me?
#Person1#: Yes, you.
#Person2#: Why me?
#Person1#: You need some exercise. Mountain climbing is one of the best ways to build your strength and balance.
#Person2#: Wait a minute, are you talking about hiking or mountain climbing?
#Person1#: Mountain climbing, the tougher one.
#Person2#: I never did that before. Do I need any training before I go?
#Person1#: Yes. You better take some instructional courses at the climbing gym.
#Person2#: You can't be serious.
#Person1#: I'll take you to my gym tomorrow.
#Person2#: Can I say no?
#Person1#: Don't worry so much. I'll also find you a partner.
#Person2#: Partner? What for?
#Person1#: You need a partner to manage the climbing rope for you.
#Person2#: My God.
#Person1#: When you first start, you'll get tired quickly and suffers slightly sore forearms the day after, but later on, you'll get accustomed.
#Person2#: I'm not going. It's not my type of workout. I'd rather stay at home and serve on the Internet. Thank you all the same.
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David invites Jessie to join him to go mountain climbing. David thinks it is one of the best ways to build her strength and balance. Jessie refuses because she'd rather stay at home and surf on the Internet.
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train_2640
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#Person1#: Hi, do you live around here?
#Person2#: Yes, I grew up on this street actually.
#Person1#: So you know every part of this neighborhood then.
#Person2#: Yes, I know it pretty well, are you new here?
#Person1#: Yes, I'm looking for my client's office. I think it's somewhere in this neighborhood. The address is 145 Renew Street.
#Person2#: It must be the new office building down the street. Look. You go down the street for 3 blocks and you will see Joe's bakery and Deli on your right and a flower shop on the left, the building is right behind shows. You can't miss it. You'll smell the fresh bread.
#Person1#: Thank you very much.
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#Person1# is looking for #Person1#'s client's office. #Person2# tells #Person1# the way.
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train_2641
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#Person1#: Betty, fancy seeing you here. I didn't know you took the underground.
#Person2#: I don't usually. It's just that I'm fed up with driving and paying so much for gas and the buses are crowded and unreliable, so I thought I'd give this a try.
#Person1#: I know what you mean. I started taking the subway 2 years ago and it's wonderful. Both my home at her office are within easy reach of the stations. When I was driving, I wasn't getting nearly as much exercise.
#Person2#: Exactly. Plus the subways cheaper than gas in the long run and the trains leave every 15 minutes. So if I miss one, I don't have to wait long for another.
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#Person1# and Betty meet on the underground and they prefer it to other transportations.
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train_2642
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#Person1#: Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to the History Museum?
#Person2#: Sure. Go through Central Park, pass the high school. Then turn left at the Hilton Hotel, a five-star hotel. It's 2... Um... Oh, no, 3 blocks from here.
#Person1#: Thank you. That sounds easy to find.
#Person2#: Yes. But it's closed today. It's not open on Saturday and Sunday. Just on weekdays, you know.
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#Person1# wants to visit the History Museum but #Person2# says it is closed today.
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train_2643
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#Person1#: Waiter, we have been waiting for 20 minutes. Would you mind hurrying?
#Person2#: I am sorry, sir, the fish you ordered will take a longer time because we make it with fresh fish.
#Person1#: That's fine. Would you please bring me some wine?
#Person2#: Sure, is dry white wine OK?
#Person1#: Yes. Thank you.
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#Person1# hastens his order and asks for some wine.
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train_2644
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#Person1#: We are interested in some precision machine tools. We have some inquires on hand.
#Person2#: That's fine. We can supply all kinds of precision machine tools. Our products are much admired in the world market and enjoy a wide acceptance in modern industry.
#Person1#: Can I have a look at your catalogue and the corresponding technical data?
#Person2#: Why, of course. Here are some that will show you our latest development. You may select which ever you need.
#Person1#: I think our users have the impression that your prices are always much too high, compared with those of other supplies.
#Person2#: Excuse me. It's true that our products do cost slightly more than the other makers, but It's only due to our technological superiority.
#Person1#: Your products may have certain advantages, but your prices are too stiff.
#Person2#: If you give us your inquiry, I shall go very carefully into the price and try my best to put you on the best of the terms.
#Person1#: OK, I'll come back to discuss it to some details after our users have studied your catalogues and price list.
#Person2#: Yes, surely. We hope to do some substantial business with you.
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#Person1# is interested in some precision machine tools. #Person2# recommends their products but #Person1# thinks the prices are too high. #Person2# explains it's due to their technological superiority. They will discuss it in details later.
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train_2645
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#Person1#: Excuse me, waiter, I would like to have some wine before the main course.
#Person2#: Have you decided what wine you would like?
#Person1#: I have no idea. Maybe you can give me some advice.
#Person2#: I recommend you the white wine. It will wake up your appetite.
#Person1#: That's great, bring me a bottle of that please.
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#Person2# recommends #Person1# the white wine because it'll wake up #Person1#'s appetite.
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train_2646
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#Person1#: Good morning, Angela, how have you been lately?
#Person2#: Morning, Michael. I ' Ve been very busy lately. One of our other vendors is going out of business and I ' Ve been searching for a suitable replacement.
#Person1#: Well, rest assured that you can count on us to be here for the long run, sitdown. Coffee?
#Person2#: No, thanks. I ' Ve been trying to cut down on the caffeine.
#Person1#: Haha, I could never do that. I ' d be a zombie if I didn ' t have my morning coffee fix. Let ' s get down to business then.
#Person2#: Yes. I ' Ve come to talk with you about ordering the eight megapixel cameras for our new methone. The demand for phone cameras is growing, and Pear has been falling behind in the market.
#Person1#: That ' s great! I ' m glad to hear that Pear has finally jumped on the bandwagon. Right now our contract is for the five megapixel cameras. Is Pear still interested in having those?
#Person2#: No, we ' re changing all the cameras to eight megapixels. We were hoping that by making your company our sole supplier for cameras we could negotiate a better deal.
#Person1#: Surely. Let ' s get started by drafting a new contract.
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Angela's company is going to change all their cameras to eight megapixels, including their existed camera orders, and wants to negotiate a better deal with Micheal's company by making Micheal's company their sole supplier for cameras. Angela and Micheal will start to draft a new contract.
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train_2647
|
#Person1#: You would be using mainly English in this job. Do you think you could manage?
#Person2#: Yes, I am sure I can.
#Person1#: Do you think you are proficient in both written and spoken English?
#Person2#: Yes, I think I am quite proficient in both written and spoken English.
#Person1#: Do you think you can make yourself understood in English with ease?
#Person2#: Yes, I think I can in ordinary circumstances.
#Person1#: Do you think you can speak English quite fluently? Tell me about your English education.
#Person2#: Yes, I think I speak English quite fluently. I got a high score on TOEFL. I majored in English in college.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2# would be using mainly English in this job and asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s English level and English education.
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train_2648
|
#Person1#: Can I have my check, please.
#Person2#: Here it is. 350 Yuan all together.
#Person1#: May son adores my new hairstyle so I suppose it is worth it.
#Person2#: Hearing you say that is a big reward for us. And here is the receipt.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: Wait! Congratulations! You are the lucky customer of our anniversary celebration.
#Person1#: Wow, it's surprising. So what do I get?
#Person2#: You can have a free facial and then make up free for you. Do you want it now?
#Person1#: Probably not. Doing that will probably take another three hours which I can't afford now.
#Person2#: Here is our number. Call us when you are ready to come.
#Person1#: You mean I should make an appointment ahead of time?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Got it. Bye for now.
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#Person1# is satisfied with #Person1#'s new hairstyle. #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person1# is the lucky customer of their anniversary celebration and will get some free service.
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train_2649
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#Person1#: So what do you think of my new dress?
#Person2#: I think it's great! I really like the color, and it goes really well with your eyes. I've actually been eyeing that dress at Maxine's for a while now, but I wasn't sure I could afford ninety-five dollars for a dress at the moment.
#Person1#: Um, ninety-five dollars?
#Person2#: Yes, that's the price they were advertising it at. I was hoping it might go on sale soon. Why, how much did you pay for it?
#Person1#: I bought it for one hundred and forty-five dollars at Helen's Boutique. I didn't know I could get it cheaper somewhere else.
#Person2#: Of course! Everything at Helen's is overpriced, and they sell things that you can find at almost every other clothing store! Why didn't you shop around?
#Person1#: I don't know, I just saw the dress and thought about how pretty it looks and how much I wanted it. I guess I was too impulsive.
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#Person1# finds that #Person1# bought an overpriced dress at Helen's Boutique after hearing the fact that the dress is ninety-five dollars at Maxine's.
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train_2650
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#Person1#: You don't look too well. Maybe you should take the day off from work.
#Person2#: I couldn't do that. I have an important meeting to go to today.
#Person1#: Do you feel ok?
#Person2#: Not really. After a 12 - hour flight, I've got jetlag, and on top of that, I think I've also got the flu.
#Person1#: Why don't you call your secretary and tell her to reschedule the meeting? You should really get some rest or you'll end up feeling even worse than you do now.
#Person2#: Could you feel my forehead and check to see if I have a fever?
#Person1#: You're really hot. Let me get you some Tylenol to bring the fever down.
#Person2#: Ok. I'll stay home this morning and rest, but if I feel better in the afternoon, I'm going to the meeting.
#Person1#: Zach, what's that on your arm?
#Person2#: I don't know. It looks a bit red, but I'm sure it's nothing.
#Person1#: It looks like you have a red rash all over you! Are you allergic to anything?
#Person2#: Just cats, but I don't think I was near any cats in the last couple of weeks.
#Person1#: I completely forgot about your cat allergy. I took care of a cat for my friend here a few days ago. Oh no. we'd better go to the doctor and get some medicine. Let's go.
#Person2#: Shouldn't we make an appointment first?
#Person1#: We would, but let's just go and see if there's an opening now before it gets worse.
#Person2#: Whatever you say. I just want to get to my meeting!
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Zach has got jet lag and got the flu after a twelve-hour flight. #Person1# advises Zach to reschedule his meeting. Zach also seems to have a red rash, so #Person1# advises Zach to see a doctor immediately.
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train_2651
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#Person1#: Would you like anything else?
#Person2#: No, I'm stuffed. The check, please.
#Person1#: Here you are, sir. I hope you enjoyed your dinner.
#Person2#: Yes, we did. Do I pay you or the cashier?
#Person1#: Pay me, please.
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Thank you. The change, sir.
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#Person2# directly pays #Person1# rather than the cashier.
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train_2652
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#Person1#: I can't even imagine you snorkeling!
#Person2#: Well, you'll see. With this new watch, I can go anywhere, do anything.
#Person1#: OK, Bond.
#Person2#: No, really. Look. It's got a double time zone setting.
#Person1#: So you can always keep two times at once?
#Person2#: Yep. I just can't decide what two cities to choose. . .
#Person1#: The only two times you need are I'm late and I'm really late.
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Bond is showing off his new watch but #Person1# doesn't care.
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train_2653
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#Person1#: Do you speak only English in the class, or does your teacher explain everything to you in Spanish?
#Person2#: Oh, we never speak Spanish in class! Miss. Parker speaks to us only in English.
#Person1#: I suppose she's right. Does she speak English very slowly?
#Person2#: Not always. Sometimes we don't understand her. Then she has to repeat what she said.
#Person1#: It must be interesting to study English.
#Person2#: Mario and I are the best students in the class. Miss Parker says that my pronunciation is very good.
#Person1#: Is English pronunciation easy or difficult?
#Person2#: Sometimes it's difficult. Some words look different from the way one pronounces them.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# that they never speak Spanish in the English class and #Person2#'s teacher Miss Parker thinks #Person2#'s pronunciation is good.
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train_2654
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#Person1#: What is the weather like today?
#Person2#: It stops snowing, but there's a bit wind.
#Person1#: And the streets are covered with ice. Do you know what the temperature is today?
#Person2#: I missed today's weather for cast in the radio
#Person1#: It seems 10 degree below zero at least. I don't mind the cold weather, but do hate when it get slippery.
#Person2#: The ice is soon be thick for skating. I'm so fine to want a sport
#Person1#: That's fine. let's go skating together tomorrow.
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#Person1# and #Person2# talk about today's weather and describes the scenery on the street. They plan to go skating.
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train_2655
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#Person1#: Why do you look so gloomy? What are you looking for?
#Person2#: My dissertation. I put it somewhere last night and I can't find it now.
#Person1#: Did you finish typing it yesterday?
#Person2#: Yes, I kept on typing it until midnight, but it is lost.
#Person1#: Don't worry about it. It must be somewhere in your room. Let's see where you put it. Have you searched your drawers and the desk?
#Person2#: Yes, but there is nothing inside the drawers or on the desk.
#Person1#: How about the shelf?
#Person2#: I've searched everywhere. Where on earth did I put it?
#Person1#: Don't get upset over it. At least you have another week to go.
#Person2#: I have been working on it for a whole month and it's too late to write another. Just think of all my hard work that goes for nothing. How could I do such a thing?
#Person1#: Cheer up! What I meant was that you can find it sometime during a week. There is no need to write a new one. Oh, what's this? Is this your dissertation?
#Person2#: Let me see. Yes, that's it. Where did you find it?
#Person1#: You'Ve put it among these journals.
#Person2#: My poor memory. Thank you very much.
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#Person2# is gloomy because #Person2# forgets where #Person2# puts #Person2#'s dissertation and it's not inside the drawers or on the desk. #Person1# comforts #Person2# and helps #Person2# to search for it. Finally, they find that #Person2# put it among some journals.
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#Person1#: Can you do push-ups?
#Person2#: Of course I can. It's a piece of cake! Believe it or not, I can do 30 push-ups a minute.
#Person1#: Really? I think that's impossible!
#Person2#: You mean 30 push-ups?
#Person1#: Yeah!
#Person2#: It's easy. If you do exercise everyday, you can make it, too.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# it is easy to do 30 push-ups if people exercise every day.
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#Person1#: Hey, guys! Did you see that sign?
#Person2#: No. What did it say?
#Person1#: There's a garage sale around the corner.
#Person2#: A garage sale. . . that's where people check out cars, right?
#Person1#: What? Cars? Are you serious?
#Person2#: I'm pulling your leg, Paul. I'm a shopping queen, remember? So of course I know what a garage sale is all about!
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#Person2# pulls Paul's leg by pretending not to know about the garage sale.
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#Person1#: My dear, it's five flights up!
#Person2#: That's all right. We'll get used to it. Besides, it is quiet up there.
#Person1#: We're little further away from the street and traffic noise
#Person2#: And there's no one living over us.
#Person1#: Is the place well-furnished?
#Person2#: Yes, it's pretty bright in there and big enough for our children to play.
#Person1#: What about the kitchen?
#Person2#: The stove and refrigerator are in good working order,
#Person1#: And I don't see any loose electric wiring that could cause fires.
#Person2#: Are the plumbing all right?
#Person1#: The plumbing seems OK, too.
#Person2#: The toilet flushes and the shower has hot and cold water
#Person1#: And the sinks don't seem to leak.
#Person2#: The place is OK. Let's go there and have a look at it again.
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#Person1# and #Person2# are evaluating a house which is far from the street. They check the facilities of the house and think they're ok.
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