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train_3059
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#Person1#: Oh dear, I gained these 10 pounds in the last 3 months, none of my clothes fit any more.
#Person2#: I wouldn't complain, you look much better. In fact, you can gain another 5 pounds and still look good.
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#Person1# gained weight but #Person2# thinks #Person1# looks good.
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train_3060
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#Person1#: Let me see now. Which train do I need to get on?
#Person2#: Excuse me. Do you need any help?
#Person1#: Yes, I want to go to Tokyo Tower, but I'm really lost. This is my first visit to Japan, so I have no idea on how to ride the trains.
#Person2#: First, you need to buy a ticket to your destination. [Um-HUH] From here, it's a hundred and thirty yen.
#Person1#: A hundred thirty yen. Okay.
#Person2#: Then, get on the Hibiya Subway Line at platform number 4.
#Person1#: Number 4, alright. Oh, and how often do the trains come around this time of day?
#Person2#: Usually, they come about every six minutes or so.
#Person1#: Alright. And where do I get off the train.
#Person2#: Get off at Kamiyacho Station, three stops from here. The sign at the station is written in English, so you'll be able to read it.
#Person1#: Three stops. Got it. Thanks for your help.
#Person2#: No problem. Good luck.
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#Person1# wants to go to Tokyo Tower. #Person2# tells #Person1# needs to take the Hibiya Subway Line and get off at Kamiyacho Station.
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train_3061
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#Person1#: Shall I phone and tell your secretary you're not coming today?
#Person2#: Yes, please, dear. Tell her I've got a cold and have a headache, but hope to be back in a day or two. You'd better say I'm staying in bed.
#Person1#: But you are not in bed. Do you want me to tell a lie?
#Person2#: Oh, it's only a little one, dear. I'm not making a false excuse. I really have a bad headache.
#Person1#: Then put the cigarette out. It's very foolish of you to smoke when you've got a cold.
#Person2#: Very well, dear. You're quite right.
#Person1#: You never listen to me.
#Person2#: Don't I?
#Person1#: Look, There's some boiling water in the kitchen. Here you are. Do as I tell you now. I've put something in the water. That'll do you a lot of good. Wrap this cloth around your neck and put your nose over the water. That's right. Breathe in deeply.
#Person2#: It smells nice.
#Person1#: Now, another deep breath. Now breathe out. Slowly! Now, breathe in again. Go on doing that for five minutes. I will go and make that phone call to the office.
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#Person2# is sick but still smokes and doesn't stay in bed. #Person2# wants #Person1# to lie to #Person2#'s secretary that #Person2# is staying in bed. #Person1# asks #Person2# to put #Person2#'s nose over boiling water and breathe deeply, which will do #Person2# good.
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train_3062
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#Person1#: Your yard is always so beautiful, Cathy. You must have a gardener.
#Person2#: Oh, no. It would cost at least $50 a month to hire someone to do the work, so I do most of it myself. I enjoy taking care of the flowers, but I have to force myself to do the weeding and cut the grass.
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#Person1# compliments Cathy's garden. Cathy tells #Person1# she does gardening herself.
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train_3063
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#Person1#: We're having a lovely time,Dad.
#Person2#: I'm sure there's a lot to do.
#Person1#: There is! We've been for a walk in Central Park. It's so big! Everything here is big. And we've climbed the Empire State Building. The view was fantastic. We haven't been to Greenwich Village yet, and we haven't been to Chinatown, either. We're going to do that tomorrow.
#Person2#: Have you seen the Statue of Liberty yet?
#Person1#: Oh, yes, we have. We've just had a helicopter out of the city, and we flew really close to it.
#Person2#: What about a show? Have you seen a show on Broadway yet?
#Person1#: No, we haven't. We're going to see one on our last night here, but we haven't decided what to see yet.
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#Person2# tells #Person2#'s dad about #Person2#'s visit to Central Park, the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty. #Person2# is also going to Greenwich Village, Chinatown and Broadway.
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train_3064
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#Person1#: I hear John left his cat in your care while he's on vacation abroad. How are you getting along with it?
#Person2#: Well, it never comes when I call it. It spills its food and sheds all over the place. I can't wait till John gets back.
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John left his naughty cat in #Person2#'s care.
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train_3065
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#Person1#: Welcome to this idition of writers. Tonight we have Steven Das with us. Congratulations on your book. It's such a success.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: This is your first time to that poetry? Did you ever try before? Did you ever take any classes in poetry?
#Person2#: Well. My only real experience was writing business plans. Other than that. I've experience. We're writing with concerned. I've always had the good grass of the writing with the English language. Thanks to my mom who studied my reading when I was very little.
#Person1#: What's the hardest thing that in the world?
#Person2#: Definitely finding the perfect words to fit what I wanted to say. There're always work word two that I might to rewrite if given the chance.
#Person1#: Was there be more collections of poetry from Daisy?
#Person2#: There will be more something that surprise. But maybe not poetry. I really don't see myself as a poet. Rather, I'd see what I wrote this kind of writing. that might inspaire people in someway.
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#Person1# interviews Steven Das. Steven wrote a successful poetry book. Steven is good at English writing and writes with concern. Steven feels hard to find perfect words to express. Steven will write more, maybe not poetry.
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train_3066
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#Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: He, he.., hello? Uh, yeah. Is ... uh ... your dad home?
#Person1#: Just a minute please.
#Person3#: Hello.
#Person2#: Uh ... yeah ... uh hello? Yeah, um ... is ... uh ... Nick home please?
#Person3#: Oh, he can't come to the phone right now.
#Person2#: Okay, well, um, yeah, I need to talk to your dad. Um, yeah, could you ... um ... take a message?
#Person3#: Yeah.
#Person2#: Yeah. This is ... my name's Nick Johnson. And if ...
#Person3#: The phone number?
#Person2#: Yeah if you could tell him. Yeah, the phone number is 589 [Uh-huh] 7248.
#Person3#: 589-7248?
#Person2#: Yeah, right and if you could tell him to call me tonight between 7:00 and 8:30?
#Person3#: Okay.
#Person2#: Alright, and uh. Now, I think ... are you his daughter?
#Person3#: Yeah.
#Person2#: Yeah, now what's your name?
#Person3#: I ... I'm not supposed to tell that.
#Person2#: Ah, that's really smart. Alright, well just tell him I called.
#Person3#: Okay.
#Person2#: Okay, bye.
#Person3#: Bye.
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Johnson calls to find #Person3#'s dad Nick. #Person1# answers it and passes to #Person3#. Nick is not available now so Johnson leaves his number and asks #Person3# to tell Nick.
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train_3067
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#Person1#: Hello. Is that Mr. Nelson? This is Linda speaking.
#Person2#: Hello, Miss Linda. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I'm on my way to visit you now, but I've lost my way.
#Person2#: That's too bad. Where are you now, Miss Linda?
#Person1#: I don't know exactly. I think I'm somewhere on New Hampshire Street. I'm calling you from a bookstore.
#Person2#: A bookstore on New Hampshire Street. It's at a corner, isn't it?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. And I can see a restaurant at the other corner.
#Person2#: Now I'm almost sure where you are. You turned at the second corner. You should have turned at the first corner from the railway station.
#Person1#: Is that so? Then I'll go back to the first corner.
#Person2#: It'll be better that way. You'll find a one-way traffic sign. That's where you have to turn to the left. Come up the slope to reach a six-storied apartment house. My room is on the third floor.
#Person1#: I'm sure I won't have any trouble this time. Thanks.
#Person2#: I'll be waiting for you. Bye.
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Linda lost her way to visit Nelson so she calls to tell him she is in a bookstore. Nelson knows where Linda is and directs Linda to reach a six-storied apartment house.
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train_3068
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#Person1#: Would you like a bag?
#Person2#: That's OK. I'll just throw them in my backpack. Say, do you have any advice on where I can get some Chinese ginseng?
#Person1#: Ginseng? You can get that at any Chinese herb store. I know a good one right near here--I can show you if you want.
#Person2#: If it's close to here and you don't mind, sure, that would be great!
#Person1#: Come with me!
#Person3#: Oh, hi! I'm Uranda! My aunt said you wanted some ginseng. Which kind do you want?
#Person2#: Uh, what's the difference?
#Person3#: Korean ginseng is red--it's more warming. The Western ginseng is white and more cooling. Since it's still kind of cold, I suggest you get the red kind!
#Person2#: Well, OK. How much for a pound?
#Person3#: We don't sell by the pound here in Taiwan. We sell by the jin. One jin is about one and a third pounds.
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#Person1# takes #Person2# to buy Chinese ginseng nearby. Uranda introduces Korean ginseng and Western ginseng and suggests #Person2# buy the red Korean ginseng.
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train_3069
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#Person1#: . . . I knew it. I always knew you were a lesbian!
#Person2#: She's my roommate, not my date. [to Yi-jun] The D-man, as in dork.
#Person1#: Haha. Still got that great sense of humor, I see. Here's my card. I sell used cars. A car from us is a car you can trust!
#Person2#: Alrighty then. Didn't you use to date Sheryl?
#Person1#: Sweet little lassie. Yep, broke her heart when the D-man told her he couldn't be a one-woman guy.
#Person2#: Oh? I heard she dumped you. Anyway, she's right over there. Oh, Sheryl!
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#Person1# thinks #Person2# is a lesbian. #Person2# explains she is not. #Person1# then introduces himself while #Person2# finds Sheryl.
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train_3070
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#Person1#: Anyone home? Jen!
#Person2#: I'm in the kitchen. . . let yourself in!
#Person1#: Wow! You're really working up a storm!
#Person2#: I know. I've even worked up a sweat.
#Person1#: You look like a cooking show host--only messier.
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#Person1# thinks Jen messes up the kitchen.
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train_3071
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#Person1#: What's the matter?
#Person2#: I've been having a lot of headaches recently.
#Person1#: How long have they been bothering you?
#Person2#: Since this past Monday. I hadn't slept well the night before and thought that was the reason, so I went to work as usual.
#Person1#: Did you take any medicine?
#Person2#: Not on Monday, but I did take some on the following day. The pain stopped for about half a day and then came back that night. So I decided to come and see you.
#Person1#: OK. Let me examine you and see if we can sort this out.
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#Person2# has been having headaches since last Monday but #Person2# worked as usual. #Person2# took medicine which didn't work. #Person1# examines #Person2#.
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train_3072
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#Person1#: Tired again, Samantha.
#Person2#: Oh, sorry, James. I've had such a busy week and this morning was just. Uh...I woke up really early at 5:30 AM and then I couldn't get back to sleep. So I got up.
#Person1#: What? At 5:30 AM on a Saturday morning?
#Person2#: Yes, then I had a shower and went out to catch a bus into town. Instead of 8 o'clock AM, it didn't come until 8:15 AM and it was raining hard.
#Person1#: Oh, dear. What happened next?
#Person2#: When I got to town, it was 9:15 AM. So first of all, I went to the library, but it was closed. So I waited until 10:00 AM for it to open.
#Person1#: Why did you go to the library?
#Person2#: I needed some information for my school project, but I spent 2 hours looking for something about the Kings and Queens of England. But all the books I needed were out of the library.
#Person1#: Why didn't you go to the book shop in Stanley Street?
#Person2#: I've didn't have enough money on me, so I caught the bus home at 12:30.
#Person1#: What time did you get home?
#Person2#: Not until 2:00 PM. The bus broke down and I had to walk the rest of the way home.
#Person1#: Oh, dear.
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Samantha tells James about her terrible morning. Samantha woke up at 5:30. The bus was late and it was raining. She waited until 10:00 outside the library and spent 2 hours but found nothing valuable. Then the returned bus broke down so she walked home until 2:00.
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train_3073
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#Person1#: Roy why do you look so happy today?
#Person2#: I was praised by my new boss today.
#Person1#: Really?
#Person2#: Yes, you know a couple of months ago there was a problem in my department. A new system meant that you had to sign in and out all the time. Many people didn't like this, because there was only one place you could sign in. Which was a long way from where most people work when the new boss came he asked for solving methods and I suggested we put signing in stations at several locations. Today, he told me he would take the advice and he gave me $200 as an award.
#Person1#: Wow. That's great news, but don't act so excited in your company, your colleagues may not like you.
#Person2#: OK.
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Roy feels happy for being praised by his boss. #Person1# reminds Roy not to act excited in the company.
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train_3074
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#Person1#: You know, we have to think of something we can do after school. My life basically consists of school, homework and school. It's getting to be quite boring.
#Person2#: Yeah, we really need to find an after school club for something.
#Person1#: But our school doesn't have any funny clubs.
#Person2#: Hey, we can always create our own club.
#Person1#: But we should make sure people are actually interested first.
#Person2#: Oh yeah. We have to do some preparations, but before we start anything, we must make sure there is an important person to sponsor us.
#Person1#: Hmm...Who will sponsor us? Everybody looked so busy.
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#Person1# and #Person2# think school life is boring. They want to find a sponsor to create their club.
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train_3075
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#Person1#: Professor Edward, could I have a talk with you about the oral presentation?
#Person2#: OK. Was there something about the requirements you didn't understand?
#Person1#: No. I just don't think I can do it.
#Person2#: You don't think you'll be ready in time?
#Person1#: I'm not here to ask for more time. In fact, it's because I'll get very nervous in front of people. It's a problem I've had since I was a child.
#Person2#: I see. There has to be some way we can deal with it.
#Person1#: I could write a paper instead. Some of my teachers in high school let me do that.
#Person2#: But if I let you do that, I'd be opening myself up to the blame of unfair treatment. Well, would you be nervous if you gave the presentation in front of a video camera?
#Person1#: You mean recorded with a camera and then show it to the class? It might work. Actually, that's a great idea. I could do it over and over again until I got it perfect. But the other students, won't they...
#Person2#: Well, I'll have some explaining to do. I think they'll understand.
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#Person1# feels nervous to do the oral presentation in front of people. #Person1# asks Professor Edward if #Person1# could write a paper instead. Edward thinks it's unfair and suggests #Person1# record the presentation and show it to the class. #Person1# agrees.
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train_3076
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#Person1#: Hey Joe, what are you doing in this department store?
#Person2#: Hi, Rita, I'm just looking for a pair of shoes. I won't be here for long.
#Person1#: Why not? When I go shoe shopping, I have so many options for sneakers that I spend awhile looking at all of the choices.
#Person2#: That's my problem. I don't have a lot of options.
#Person1#: What do you mean? This is a big store, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, but I have unusually big feet. That wouldn't be too much of a problem except that they're also very wide, and only a few brands sell shoes that I can fit into.
#Person1#: So how do you usually go about buying shoes, then?
#Person2#: Well, first of all, I can only go to certain stores that can guarantee me a large selection.
#Person1#: Well, you're in the right store. If they don't have it, no one will.
#Person2#: After that I choose something from one of the few brands that I know will fit me. I prefer white, so I ask them to bring me a pair of white sneakers in my size. Since I ' m usually only given one or two pairs of shoes that meet my qualifications, it makes it a very easy choice.
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Joe and Rita meet in the store. Joe has difficulty finding suitable shoes because of his big feet. Joe usually goes to certain stores with a large selection and chooses from the white pairs.
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train_3077
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#Person1#: Hello, I was wondering if I could talk with the apartment manager.
#Person2#: I am the apartment manager. How can I help you?
#Person1#: I was wondering if the apartment on Main Street is still available.
#Person2#: Yes, it's still vacant. Are you interested in seeing it?
#Person1#: Yes, I would love to see the apartment.
#Person2#: I will be at the apartment today at 6
#Person1#: Yes, I can be there at 6.
#Person2#: Great. I'll see you at 6. Do you know where it is?
#Person1#: Yes, I have a friend who lives in that neighborhood.
#Person2#: I'll be bringing an application form.
#Person1#: OK, should I bring anything with me?
#Person2#: No. I might need to see your ID card, but that's about it.
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#Person1# wants to see an apartment on Main Street. #Person2# suggests meeting at the apartment today at 6. #Person1# agrees.
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train_3078
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#Person1#: Hi, John.
#Person2#: Oh, hi, Mary, come on in. Any problem?
#Person1#: Oh, no problem.
#Person2#: Great. I forgot to ask you, though. How long did you want the place?
#Person1#: Six months.
#Person2#: Oh, well, that might be a problem. I usually only sign one year leases.
#Person1#: Well, one year would be fine, too. I ' m not planning on leaving the area anytime soon.
#Person2#: Well, if it ' s not a problem. Then here you go.
#Person1#: Just let me look at it quickly.
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: Looks like a standard lease.
#Person2#: Yeah, and don ' t worry about the security deposit. If everything ' s all right when you move out, you ' ll get it back.
#Person1#: O. K. Great. Just sign and date it here?
#Person2#: Yes. Thanks. You can move your stuff in tomorrow.
#Person1#: Wonderful.
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Mary wants a six-month lease but John only signs one-year leases. Mary eventually agrees to sign the one-year lease and she can move her stuff tomorrow.
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train_3079
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#Person1#: Have you adapted to the lifestyle in China?
#Person2#: Yeah, almost. But there is one thing.
#Person1#: What?
#Person2#: I still wonder what privacy meant for Chinese people. I don't mean to say that there's no privacy in China, but...
#Person1#: What is it?
#Person2#: Some of my Chinese colleagues just share their personal stories in front of others.
#Person1#: That makes you feel uncomfortable?
#Person2#: Yeah. we never do that in a public office.
#Person1#: Perhaps that's because we hold different ideas about privacy.
#Person2#: I have felt that. One day when i was in a queue, reading a newspaper story, the man behind me peered through my shoulder and stared at the newspaper I was holding.
#Person1#: Well, that's not rare. I've seen people reading at others ' newspaper while taking a metro or a bus.
#Person2#: Just stare at the newspaper holding in the hands of the one next to him?
#Person1#: Yeah.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm shocked.
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#Person2# thinks #Person2# has adapted to life in China except for the part of privacy. #Person2# shares the experience that people share personal stories in a public office and read at others' newspapers.
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train_3080
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#Person1#: Welcome to our show! Today, I am going to show you how to make the perfect mouthwatering sandwich! Are you ready? Let's get started!
#Person2#: Let's start with the basics, bread. Bread is an important ingredient here. You need to remember one thing - choose the bread according to the following criteria, freshness, crumb and color. If you want a closed sandwich I recommend you first toast your bread in a toaster or oven, or grill it slightly until it gets a light brown color.
#Person1#: Now that our bread is ready, let's talk about the ingredients! Of course, each person's palate is different, but I'm going to give you a few tips that you'll be able to use when turning any sandwich into the perfect sandwich. I would strongly recommend you put fresh vegetables in your sandwich.
#Person2#: Do not undervalue them as they play a big role in forming the taste and will make the sandwich more refreshing and light. The best choices here are evident, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, sweet pepper or chilli, lettuce and, of course, herbs, you can't go wrong with them. As for aubergines, mushrooms and asparagus, I would recommend you first grill them slightly with a little touch of olive oil.
#Person1#: Last but not least, we have a wide variety of condiments that we can add to our perfect sandwich. We can be subtle and just add a touch of salt and pepper, or we can combine mustard sauce, mayonnaise, ketchup or even caviar to achieve a stronger flavor! It's always a good idea to cut your sandwich in triangles or manageable pieces to avoid all your ingredients falling out and staining your shirt!
#Person2#: That's all the time we have for today, but join us next time where we'll be going over how to make the perfect lasagna! Till next time!
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#Person2# and #Person1# show the audience how to make a sandwich. They give some tips such as putting fresh vegetables and grill aubergines, mushrooms, and asparagus slightly with a little touch of olive oil. They will teach how to make lasagna next time.
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train_3081
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#Person1#: How do you like you trip?
#Person2#: I have no idea. Maybe I want to take a boat down the river.
#Person1#: That's interesting. I will go with you.
#Person2#: Won't it be dangerous?
#Person1#: Don't worry. There are so many people. We will join the touring party.
#Person2#: That's better.
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#Person1# asks #Person2# about the trip plan and they will go boating.
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train_3082
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#Person1#: Mike, I can't catch up with our Chinese teacher very well.
#Person2#: I advise you to take an additional course in some Chinese schools.
#Person1#: What is that?
#Person2#: This kind of school is good at helping people to improve their Chinese.
#Person1#: Will they recommend me the class that suits me?
#Person2#: Sure. You can review the lessons you have learned at school and learn something new there.
#Person1#: That's great. I'll tell my mother about it.
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#Person1# can't catch up with #Person1#'s Chinese teacher. #Person2# suggests taking an additional course in some Chinese schools.
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train_3083
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#Person1#: So what are you doing for Thanksgiving?
#Person2#: Not much really. It's more of an American tradition, so back home we don't really celebrate it. In fact, I am not even sure of what exactly is being celebrated!
#Person1#: Well you know, it's a time to get together with all your family and be thankful for everything!
#Person2#: Yeah but, how did this holiday come to be?
#Person1#: Well, the first settlers of Massachusetts arrived there because of religious persecution from England and King James. Once in the New World, they befriended an native named Squanto, who taught them how to harvest food from the area such as corn.
#Person2#: And then what did happen?
#Person1#: Well, they had enough harvests for the next winter and celebration . They decided to have a big feast for the natives, giving thanks the land, and everyone for the foods, healthy and new lives.
#Person2#: Interesting! I am amazed how big and delicious thanksgiving dinners are!
#Person1#: Come to my house for Thanksgiving! We are having turkey, pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes with gravy, and lots of stuffing!
#Person2#: Count me in!
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#Person1# asks about #Person2#'s plan for Thanksgiving but #Person2# doesn't celebrate it. Then #Person1# tells #Person2# the history of Thanksgiving and the way people celebrate it. #Person1# invites #Person2# to #Person1#'s house for Thanksgiving dinner.
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train_3084
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#Person1#: How come you're still up? Shouldn't you be asleep by now? Is there anything wrong?
#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. Actually, not. I think it's because I just had a appendicitis surgery and I am not feeling so good.
#Person1#: What? When did you have it? Why I don't know that at all! Are you okay now? If you are feeling no good, we should go to the hospital right now.
#Person2#: No, no, no. Mom. Please calm down. It's okay. It's a normal reaction after the surgery.
#Person1#: Really? Are you sure?
#Person2#: Yes, Please calm down. I am okay. But when I move, the wound hurts and it makes me hard to sleep.
#Person1#: Alright. Now, tell me what happened!
#Person2#: Oh, please. I'll tell you but please calm down first. Okay?
#Person1#: Sure. Go ahead.
#Person2#: Do you remember when I went to the university last week, I got a fever?
#Person1#: Yes, you caught a cold I remember.
#Person2#: Well it's not. It was actually appendicitis. And it caused my fever.
#Person1#: What?
#Person2#: Yes, and after I arrived at the university, it became more apparent. My stomach began to hurt. And it was really painful. I fainted. My classmates sent me to the hospital. And they operated a surgery on me.
#Person1#: Oh God. It was my fault. I should have found it earlier.
#Person2#: It's okay mom. Even I thought it was just a fever. I left the hospital after three days. I am almost perfectly okay now.
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#Person2# cannot sleep well because he had surgery and the wound hurts when #Person2# moves. #Person1# is shocked that #Person1# didn't know it at all. #Person2# explains #Person1# had acute appendicitis when #Person2# was at the university but #Person2#'s almost okay now.
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train_3085
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#Person1#: Did you see Victor on Wednesday, Wendy?
#Person2#: Yes. We went for a walk in the woods near the highway.
#Person1#: Wasn't it cold on Wednesday?
#Person2#: Yes. It was very cold and windy. We wore heavy wool sweaters and walked quickly to keep warm.
#Person1#: It's so nice and quiet in the woods.
#Person2#: Yes. Farther away from the highway it was very quiet and there were birds and squirrels everywhere. We counted over twenty squirrels.
#Person1#: It sounds wonderful. Did you take lunch with you?
#Person2#: Yes, we bought veal sandwiches. We stopped around twelve, and we ate and watched the squirrels, but it was too windy to sit long. It was a very nice walk, anyway.
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#Person1# asks Wendy whether she saw Victor on Wednesday. Wendy tells #Person1# that she and Victor took a walk in the woods that day.
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train_3086
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#Person1#: I found out when Jim's birthday is. It's this Friday.
#Person2#: Let's plan a surprise party for him!
#Person1#: Can you spread the word and ask everyone to bring some kind of snack food?
#Person2#: That's easy. Anything else?
#Person1#: Will you call his wife and let her know so that if she is available, she can come too?
#Person2#: Won't he be surprised!
#Person1#: I don't know how old he is though.
#Person2#: That's O. K. Maybe his wife will spill the beans!
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#Person1# and #Person2# are planning a surprise party for Jim. They want to call Jim's wife for it.
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train_3087
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#Person1#: Hi, Larry, how was your weekend?
#Person2#: Not bad. We had a get-together with friends from college. I haven't seen many of them since graduation. How about you?
#Person1#: Great. I hung out with Jo all day shopping, and the went out for dinner together.
#Person2#: Sounds a good weekend. You know it always amazes me that two people as different as you and Jo can become such close friends.
#Person1#: Yeah, I never thought we could be good friends either. We have our differences. She's more outgoing and active while I am more quiet and reversed, but we still get along extremely well. We can talk for hours about anything.
#Person2#: That's great. I know people who can't stand each other for even five minutes.
#Person1#: When Jo and I are together, we argue a lot, but that's also part of the fun. Besides, I know she will always be there for me when I need her, and she knows I'll be there for her.
#Person2#: It seems you two bring out the best of one another.
#Person1#: Exactly. Having Jo as my friend is one of the best things that's ever happened to me.
#Person2#: Yeah, you are so lucky to have found each other.
#Person1#: Thanks, I think so too.
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#Person1# and Larry share their weekend experience. #Person1# went shopping with Jo. Larry is amazed because of the close friendship between #Person1# and Jo who are so different. #Person1# thinks that having Jo as #Person1#'s friend is one of the best things in #Person1#'s life.
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train_3088
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#Person1#: What are you doing this weekend?
#Person2#: I am not sure. What are you doing?
#Person1#: I was thinking of maybe taking a drive to the beach.
#Person2#: That sounds like a great idea!
#Person1#: Would you be interested in joining me?
#Person2#: Sure, I would love to go with you. When would you be leaving?
#Person1#: I thought that we could leave around 8
#Person2#: That would give us plenty of time to explore. Did you know that there is a music festival on the beach in Santa Barbara?
#Person1#: That was part of my plan.
#Person2#: Well then, I'll see you on Saturday. Thanks for asking me to go with you.
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#Person1# invites #Person2# to the beach this weekend. #Person2# accepts. #Person1# suggests going to a music festival on the beach, which was a part of #Person2#'s plan.
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train_3089
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#Person1#: Would you like to go skiing with me? I heard the new ski area is great. They have safe tracks, especially for the beginners and provide free training. I think it suits you best.
#Person2#: Sounds not bad! You know, the only thing I worried about is the safety. I'm not an active exerciser and my muscle may be not strong enough for such an intense sport.
#Person1#: Then you can go to the three-day-long training camp first. There're some professional teachers and they can guide you to do certain necessary exercise.
#Person2#: I will think about it.
#Person1#: Come on! It is really a fun game.
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#Person1# invites #Person2# to a new ski area and suggests #Person2# take a three-day-long training camp. #Person2# will think about it.
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train_3090
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#Person1#: Hello, let me introduce myself. I'm your new neighbor. My name is Andy.
#Person2#: Hi, Andy. I'm Judy. It's nice meeting you.
#Person1#: Nice meeting you, too.
#Person2#: Come over and visit when you have time.
#Person1#: Thanks for the invitation. I will!
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Andy and Judy introduce themselves to each other.
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train_3091
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#Person1#: Thomas, would you be so kind as to lay the table for me? I'm busy in the kitchen.
#Person2#: Of course! Where are the things?
#Person1#: They're all here.
#Person2#: Right! I'll do it straight away.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot. I'm most grateful.
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#Person1# asks Thomas to lay the table.
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train_3092
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#Person1#: I absolutely love what you're wearing today.
#Person2#: You do? I just bought this outfit a couple days ago.
#Person1#: Seriously, it looks really nice on you. Where did you buy it from?
#Person2#: I bought it from the Macy's at the Santa Anita mall.
#Person1#: I really like that outfit.
#Person2#: Thanks. I think you look nice today, too.
#Person1#: Thank you. I just bought these new shoes earlier today.
#Person2#: Those are nice. What are they?
#Person1#: These are some Chucks.
#Person2#: Those are great. How much were they?
#Person1#: I got them for forty.
#Person2#: I think I might go and find me my own pair of Chucks.
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#Person1# praises #Person2#'s outfit and #Person2# appreciates #Person1#'s new shoes. They share about the places they bought those stuff.
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train_3093
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#Person1#: Hello, Pineapple Computer Company. This is Janice Shaw, the secretary of Nova. May I ask who is calling?
#Person2#: Good morning. This is Dan. Could I speak to Nova?
#Person1#: I feel so sorry that Nova has gone on her business trip.
#Person2#: Really? When will she come back?
#Person1#: Maybe next weekend. She only mentioned this before she left.
#Person2#: Well, the reason why I am calling is to tell her that our appointment in next month will have to be postponed. And the exact time for this meeting will be discussed after she comes back.
#Person1#: Wait a minute. I have to leave a memo here. Anything else?
#Person2#: The file for the meeting needs to be retyped and please send it to us as soon as possible.
#Person1#: Dan, don't worry. I will tell her everything as soon as she comes back.
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Dan calls to speak to Nova but Nova is unavailable. Janice will help to inform Nova that Dan intends to postpone their appointment and the file for the meeting needs to be retyped.
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train_3094
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#Person1#: Hey, John! What do you think are the main causes of war today?
#Person2#: It's hard to say! But it seems that a lot of wars nowadays are civil wars. People from different ethnic groups in the same country sometimes fight for power in that country.
#Person1#: Yeah, several of those civil wars have been going on for years and years. It seems they will never end.
#Person2#: How do you think they could be ended?
#Person1#: I don't think that there is any easy way.
#Person2#: I think one better way to stop it is to cut off their financial support.
#Person1#: Yeah, you are right!
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John thinks a lot of wars nowadays are civil wars and cutting off the financial support of different ethnic groups will end the war.
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train_3095
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#Person1#: Hi, Mike. I am going to move on the first of next month.
#Person2#: Congratulations! So, have you started planning your move?
#Person1#: Yes, I am trying to find good movers now. Do you know any?
#Person2#: Not really.
#Person1#: What did you do for your last move?
#Person2#: Since I did not have much staff, I asked my cousin to help me out.
#Person1#: Oh. that's very nice of him.
#Person2#: Yeah, it was. But I still have some information that I collected last time, and if you want, I will give it to you.
#Person1#: Yes, please.
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#Person1# wants to find movers and asks Mike about his move. Mike will give some information to #Person1#.
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train_3096
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#Person1#: I'll be glad when winter comes.
#Person2#: Why is that?
#Person1#: Because I love the snow.
#Person2#: Yes, the snow is fun.
#Person1#: Last year we made a big snowman.
#Person2#: How big was it?
#Person1#: It was seven feet tall.
#Person2#: How long did it take?
#Person1#: It took us all day.
#Person2#: Did you give him a nose?
#Person1#: Of course. We gave him a big carrot for a nose.
#Person2#: Let me help you make one this year.
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#Person1# loves the snow and tells #Person2# #Person1#'s experience of making a snowman last winter.
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train_3097
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#Person1#: I would like to take my vacation next month.
#Person2#: How long did you have in mind?
#Person1#: I would like to take my two weeks vacation time.
#Person2#: Seeing as next month is our slow season, that should not be a problem.
#Person1#: Great. I will make my reservations as necessary.
#Person2#: Just make sure to turn in all the necessary paperwork to ensure there are no problems with the days you want to take off.
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#Person1# wants to take a vacation next month. #Person2# reminds #Person1# to turn in the necessary paperwork.
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train_3098
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#Person1#: Diana, in your opinion, which is more important, IQ or EQ?
#Person2#: Why are you asking me the strange question, Jerry?
#Person1#: I watched the movie Forrest Gump last night. And the question just lined in my mind.
#Person2#: Well. I think IQ matters more. But it won't work without EQ.
#Person1#: Why? You seem pretty sure about it.
#Person2#: Because an intellectual mind can only be a beneficial thing in life.
#Person1#: But IQ is decided at birth. One can't expect to make a lot of improvement in it.
#Person2#: That's why people's achievement varies greatly.
#Person1#: That's true, but what if one comes across some difficulties. He must rely on his EQ to deal with them.
#Person2#: Yes, Jerry, can you share your understanding of EQ?
#Person1#: I think it is independent of IQ and plays a prominent role in deciding the way we live our lives.
#Person2#: Quite right. Have you noticed that a high IQ is not a must for one's success?
#Person1#: Just as Forrest?
#Person2#: Yes, his IQ is high enough for him to embrace the success as long as he can manage his EQ.
#Person1#: I got it.
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Jerry asks Diana to compare the degree of importance of IQ and EQ. Diana thinks IQ matters more but it won't work without EQ, while Jerry thinks EQ is independent of IQ and plays a prominent role in deciding the way we live our lives.
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train_3099
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#Person1#: Welcome to IBA. Do you need any assistance?
#Person2#: Yes, please. I'm hoping to get a mortgage from you and was wondering about your interest rates.
#Person1#: I see. We offer Personal Housing Loans, or mortgages, at a rate of 0. 42 % per month.
#Person2#: That's pretty much the same as I've been quoted at other banks.
#Person1#: We offer many different payment plans. Would you be looking at long-term or short-term? Are you looking at a 10 - year repayment plan?
#Person2#: Definitely. I want to get my mortgage paid off as soon as I can.
#Person1#: Then we can certainly help you with that. You see, for shorter term loans, we can offer an even more competitive interest rate.
#Person2#: Mmmm. . . that does sound interesting. Is there anyone available I can talk with about this in more detail?
#Person1#: I'll get our Mortgage Adviser for you. Please take a seat, I won't be a minute.
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#Person2# wants to get a mortgage from IBA and wants to know the interest rates. #Person1# introduces some payment plans and will get their Mortgage Adviser for #Person2# to discuss details.
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train_3100
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#Person1#: Hello, ABC company.
#Person2#: Hello, this is Mr. Morris Pitt. I'd like to speak to Mr. Bell, please.
#Person1#: Just a moment. I am sorry. At the moment, he is out of the office. Would you like to leave your number? When he comes back, I will tell him to call you back.
#Person2#: Please have him call me at my office. He knows the number.
#Person1#: Of course.
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Morris asks #Person1# to tell Mr. Bell to call back.
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train_3101
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#Person1#: so, which sport do you prefer---basketball or baseball?
#Person2#: to be honest, I don't really care for either one.
#Person1#: I thought everyone liked basketball. Why don't you like it?
#Person2#: I used to play basketball when I was little, and I never scored a goal. Every time I watch a basketball game, I think about how horrible I was at it.
#Person1#: that makes sense.
#Person2#: how about you? What's your favorite sport of all time?
#Person1#: my absolute favorite is ice hockey.
#Person2#: have you ever seen a live game?
#Person1#: sure, many times. It's an exciting game for spectators to watch.
#Person2#: I've never really understood the game.
#Person1#: it's not that difficult. If you want to watch a game with me, I can explain the rules and the tactics while we're watching.
#Person2#: thanks, that'd be nice. When's the next ice hockey game on?
#Person1#: not for a while, but we could watch an old one on the internet so I can explain the game to you.
#Person2#: that's a good idea.
#Person1#: let's watch the Canadian team. They have a good manager and a great coach.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# doesn't like basketball and explains the reason. #Person1# likes ice hockey and invites #Person2# to watch an old game on the internet.
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train_3102
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#Person1#: What do you do?
#Person2#: I'm a firefighter.
#Person1#: Really? That's so cool.
#Person2#: I'm really lucky to do something I really love.
#Person1#: What station do you work at?
#Person2#: I work downtown at station 24. It can get a little crazy sometimes but that's what makes it challenging.
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#Person1# asks about #Person2#'s job as a firefighter.
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train_3103
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#Person1#: Have you travelled much?
#Person2#: Well, I've been around the world several times.
#Person1#: What countries have you visited?
#Person2#: I have been to France, Italy, Japan and Ireland.
#Person1#: Why did you visit them? Was it just for vacation or work?
#Person2#: In most cases, it was just for vacation. I once worked in France for two years.
#Person1#: Have you ever been to Britain on vacation?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. I've often been to Britain.
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#Person2# has traveled to many countries mostly for vacation except for France.
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train_3104
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#Person1#: Bob Gordon speaking.
#Person2#: Hello, Bob. It's Ann here. How's everything?
#Person1#: Fine. How about you?
#Person2#: Oh, not so bad. Listen, I want to talk to you, Bob, about next Thursday. I hope you haven't forgotten.
#Person1#: No, no. I've got it in my diary. Just look it up. Thursday, the 14th, the meeting in Birmingham, I don't know when or where, though.
#Person2#: Right. That's what Don White asked me to tell you. It's in Birmingham at a quarter past eleven in the Rose.
#Person1#: The Rose Hotel?
#Person2#: Yes, the one opposite the park, Er, now you've got the time, right? 11:15, OK?
#Person1#: Yeah, fine, 11:15. I may be a few minutes late. There is a train from here at 8:10. I'll take that one. Which train are you getting?
#Person2#: I'm catching the 10:17 one. I get in at about 10:45.
#Person1#: OK. See you Thursday then. Cheer then.
#Person2#: Bye, Bob.
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Ann is calling Bob to confirm the place and time for their meeting. Bob and Ann agree to meet at 11:15 and they talk about the trains they will take.
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train_3105
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#Person1#: Hello, Jack. Congratulations. Your team won the game.
#Person2#: Thank you, Sally. You watched the game, didn't you?
#Person1#: Of coures. Your football team did so well. The third team goal, especially, was really good.
#Person2#: Yes, but it wasn't easy to win, the visiting team was really strong.
#Person1#: It was, but your team was even stronger. Your coach did a good job, and all of the players did a good job, too.
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
#Person1#: When is your next match?
#Person2#: On Friday, next week.
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Sally congratulates Jack on the fact that Jack's team won the game.
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train_3106
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#Person1#: I've got tickets for the film of Romeo and Juliet tonight. Do you want to come?
#Person2#: Oh, er, well actually...
#Person1#: You don't have to come if you don't want to. You can stay in and write your essay on insects if you prefer!
#Person2#: No, it isn't that, but you see I've to help organize Jill's party tonight so I'm afraid I can't come to the show. Tell you what I thought? Why don't you come to the party instead?
#Person1#: Can I? Do you think Jill would mind if I did?
#Person2#: No. I'm sure she wouldn't. You have to bring a bottle of course, but it doesn't have to be expensive.
#Person1#: I hope not! I'm completely broke! The first thing I'll have to do is get rid of these tickets in order to pay for some wine. Who do you think...oh, look, there's Professor Shrimp. He likes Shakespeare's plays. See if he would like tickets.
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#Person1# invites #Person2# to the film. #Person2# refuses because #Person2# will organize Jill's party and #Person2# invites #Person1# to the party. #Person1# will sell these tickets to pay for some wine.
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train_3107
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#Person1#: When I say I live in Sweden, people always want to know about the seasons.
#Person2#: The seasons?
#Person1#: Yeah, you know how cold it is in winter? What is it like when the days are so short?
#Person2#: So what is it like?
#Person1#: Well, it is cold, very cold in winter. Sometimes it is cold as 26 degrees below centigrade. And of course when you go out, you'll wrap up warm. But inside in the houses it's always very warm, much warmer than at home. Swedish people always complain that when they visit England, the houses are cold even in the good winter.
#Person2#: And what about the darkness?
#Person1#: Well, yeah, around Christmas time there's only one hour of daylight, so you really looks forward to the spring. It is sometimes a bit depressing. But you see the summers are amazing, from May to July in the North of Sweden the sun never sets. It's still light in the midnight. You can walk in the mountains and read a newspaper.
#Person2#: Oh, yeah, the land of the midnight sun.
#Person1#: Yeah, that's right, but it's wonderful. You won't stay up all night. And the Swedes makes most of it often they started work earlier in summer and then leave at about 2 or 3 in the afternoon, so that they can really enjoy the long summer evenings. They'd like to work hard, but play hard, too. I think Londoners work longer hours, but I'm not sure this is a good thing.
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#Person1# introduces the weather in Sweden to #Person2#, including the cold winter and length of the daylight in different seasons. People in Sweden start working earlier and leave at 2 or 3 in the afternoon to enjoy the long summer evenings.
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train_3108
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#Person1#: Can I ask you a favor, Mrs. Bloomington?
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: Instead of taking our test first thing in the morning, could we take it a little later? I think we'd do better on the exam if we had a little more time to settle into the school day.
#Person2#: That's a very interesting suggestion, Harris. What if we took the test after lunch?
#Person1#: Mrs. Bloomington, I know a lot of my classmates like to rest for a while after eating. It might be better to do it before lunch.
#Person2#: It sounds like you're suggesting sometime in the middle of the morning, perhaps right before our 20-minute morning break?
#Person1#: Yes, I think that would be perfect.
#Person2#: Hmm. I can tell by everyone else's faces that there is some agreement here. OK. Instead of 8:00 a.m., the test will be at 9:00 a.m. That means we'll have 45 minutes to finish.
#Person1#: Thank you!
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Harris suggests leaving more time before their test. Mrs. Bloomington asks Harris's opinions about taking the test after lunch but Harrie disagrees. Finally, they agree to start the exam in the middle of the morning.
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train_3109
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#Person1#: Are you going to leave school at the end of the term?
#Person2#: Yes, I am.
#Person1#: What are you going to do?
#Person2#: I'm going to be a clerk.
#Person1#: What does a clerk do?
#Person2#: He works in an office. He writes letters and reports, and he types.
#Person1#: I want to be a vet.
#Person2#: A what?
#Person1#: A vet--a veterinary surgeon.
#Person2#: Good gracious! What is that?
#Person1#: A vet's a man who takes care of sick animals. He is an animal doctor.
#Person2#: I once read a story about a person who talked to animal. It was very interesting.
#Person1#: I think I will learn to exchange with animals, understand their feelings and become their best friend.
#Person2#: I am sure you will be a good vet.
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#Person1# and #Person2# talk about their career plans. #Person2# is going to be a clerk and #Person1# wants to be a vet.
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train_3110
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#Person1#: Am I late?
#Person2#: No, you've got an hour and a quarter. Your flight leaves at 9:30.
#Person1#: I'm so excited.
#Person2#: Have you got everything?
#Person1#: Yes, my tickets and my traveler's checks.
#Person2#: And your passport?
#Person1#: Yes, don't worry.
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#Person2# reminds #Person1# of the documents to take a flight.
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train_3111
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#Person1#: My mom thinks that we should name the baby after her. What do you think?
#Person2#: I think your mom is a little too selfish! Plus, I don't really think 'Betty Bettson' sounds like a name I'd want to have.
#Person1#: OK. I just had to ask. I didn't like the idea much, either. I really love the name Laura, though.
#Person2#: That's nice. But I think we should give her a really strong name so she's tough. How about Helga or Josephine?
#Person1#: Those names make me think of unattractive women! Helga sounds like a lady who could carry me under her arm!
#Person2#: That's the idea! I don't want anyone thinking they can mess with my daughter. I want her to be able to stand up to people, especially any boys who might try to look at her.
#Person1#: I don't think a name has that much power, dear.
#Person2#: OK. I see your point. I'll just have to take care of the boys myself. I know this baby is going to be beautiful!
#Person1#: That's right. Let's not give her an ugly name! How about something more elegant, like Victoria?
#Person2#: I like that!
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#Person1# and #Person2# don't want to name their baby after #Person1#'s mom. #Person1# doesn't like #Person2#'s ideas of strong names. They finally agree on the name Victoria.
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train_3112
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#Person1#: Your 3. 5 percent share is going to be worth at least a million.
#Person2#: I need to be motivated, Vince. Multi-motivated. As in multi-million.
#Person1#: What if I said no?
#Person2#: Ever hear of WebTracker?
#Person1#: You wouldn't! If you leave, you'll make nothing.
#Person2#: I might make nothing even if I stay. For that kind of risk, I want to get rich.
#Person1#: OK. If you sign the Stars. com account before WebTracker does, we'll talk next week.
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#Person2# and Vince are negotiating over #Person2#'s share.
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train_3113
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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#: Can I get you anything to drink?
#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 serves #Person2# tonight and helps #Person2# order #Person2#'s meal, a garden salad, and a glass of iced tea.
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train_3114
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#Person1#: I think John will be here in half an hour, why don't we start first?
#Person2#: Sure. Waiter, menu, please.
#Person3#: Here you are. What do you want to start with?
#Person1#: Just some wine, please. We are still waiting for our friend.
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#Person1# orders some wine first while waiting for John.
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train_3115
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#Person1#: How do you do. I'm Mark Ralcorp.
#Person2#: Nice to meet you.
#Person1#: May I know your name, please?
#Person2#: I'm Rose Teller. I think I've seen you somewhere before?
#Person1#: Ah, yes. I remember now. Were you Mr. John's dinner partner last month?
#Person2#: Yes, I was. You work for 3M, right?
#Person1#: I did but now I'm for Microsoft. How are things with you?
#Person2#: Good.
#Person1#: May I know what you do? I'm a fashion designer. Next month, I have a fashion show. I'd love it if come. I can get you a couple of tickets. So you can bring a friend if you like.
#Person2#: Sure. That would be great. Good luck.
#Person1#: Thank you.
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Mark Ralcorp and Rose Teller recollect the time they met and they introduce themselves to each other. Mark invites Rose to a fashion show.
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train_3116
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#Person1#: What's the first thing you do when you go to the bathroom in the morning?
#Person2#: I look at myself in the mirror. Sometimes, it's not a pleasant sight, especially if I have been out late the late before.
#Person1#: Do you usually shower or take a bath?
#Person2#: I usually don't have time for a bath in the mornings, so I just take a shower. Sometimes I need a cold shower to wake me up and sometimes I need a hot one, especially if it's winter and I need to warm up.
#Person1#: Do you shave every morning?
#Person2#: I shave every workday, but I only shave at weekends if I'm going out somewhere. If I'm staying at home, I don't shave.
#Person1#: Do you brush your teeth twice a day as dentists recommend?
#Person2#: Yes. I brush my teeth in the morning, just before I go to work. It's actually the last thing I do before leaving. Then I brush again before bed.
#Person1#: Your dentist must be proud of you!
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#Person1# asks about #Person2#'s morning routine. #Person2# usually takes a shower and shaves every workday, and #Person2# brushes the teeth twice a day as dentists recommend.
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train_3117
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#Person1#: Susan, good evening. Why are you so dressed up?
#Person2#: I'm on my way out to a New Year's banquet. How do I look? Is my make-up ok?
#Person1#: You look great. Your make-up is perfect.
#Person2#: Do your think I should wear a different dress?
#Person1#: No, the one you have on looks fabulous, especially with your hair like that.
#Person2#: Thanks for saying. Do you have any ideas which neckleace I should wear?
#Person1#: With that dress I'd like to say your white diamond necklace would look perfect.
#Person2#: Thanks for helping out. Now Im ready, what are you doing tonight?
#Person1#: Not much, Just a house party with some friends.
#Person2#: Sounds fun. Anyone I know?
#Person1#: Yeah, most of the people are from my office.
#Person2#: Sounds like I'm missing out on a good time. Oh, well, there's always next year.
#Person1#: I'm sure you will have fun no matter where you go. Remember to take your bag.
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Susan dresses up to go to a New Year's banquet and asks #Person1# about which necklace to wear. #Person1# recommends the white diamond necklace and #Person1# will go to a house party.
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train_3118
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#Person1#: What am I supposed to do with this plastic cup?
#Person2#: That cup is for a urine sample.
#Person1#: How, exactly, does this work?
#Person2#: This particular test calls for you to urinate into the cup after you have urinated a little into the toilet.
#Person1#: When I finish, what should I do then?
#Person2#: You need to leave the cup in the cubby in the restroom, and the lab tech will get it from the other side.
#Person1#: What is my doctor testing me for?
#Person2#: If there are bacteria in your urine, it could mean an infection somewhere.
#Person1#: Will I know the results right away?
#Person2#: Your doctor will be contacting you with the results.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# about how to use the plastic cup for a urine sample and what the doctor is testing #Person1# for.
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train_3119
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#Person1#: Sometimes I wish I could live on a deserted island.
#Person2#: Why do you feel that way? I don't think I could stand being away from people for so long.
#Person1#: Who said it had to be long? I'd like to live there for just half a year or so. It'll be fun to try it out. I read about a young guy who ran his own Internet business. He could do all his work online. So it didn't really matter where he lived. One day, he decided that he was sick of being around people and doing all the regular things that he did. He wanted a break, but not just a little vacation. So he found a beautiful small island, where he could live quietly without anyone around him. He caught his own fish, filled containers with rainwater and connected to the Internet through satellite. He did this for 6 months and then came back into society.
#Person2#: It must have been a wild experience. I'm impressed.
#Person1#: Yeah, me too. He's my hero.
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#Person1# wants to live on an island for some time and tells #Person2# about the reason. #Person1# tells a story of a guy living isolated and #Person1# regards this guy as #Person1#'s hero.
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train_3120
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#Person1#: Hi Mary. Shall we go out for a walk?
#Person2#: Well, I'd love to. But you see, I have to return this book to Xiao Ming.
#Person1#: But you just borrowed it this day last week. Isn't it any good?
#Person2#: Of course, it is. In fact, I finished it the day before yesterday.
#Person1#: So shall I go with you?
#Person2#: Sounds good.
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#Person1# invites Mary for a walk but Mary needs to return a book, so #Person1# goes with Mary.
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#Person1#: Hey, John. Rise and shine.
#Person2#: What time is it, Sheila? How long have I been here?
#Person1#: Hmm... about 2 hours. I think the library is a quiet place for a sleeping.
#Person2#: You've got a point. I always mean to study hard, but I nod off soon. Maybe it's too quiet here.
#Person1#: You were thinking Edwards Carlson's psychology classes, right?
#Person2#: Yeah, he's a nice teacher. But he just can't seem to come down to earth. He seemed to be talking to himself the whole class. It made everyone sleepy.
#Person1#: You should have been in my history classes with Professor Rivers. He always encourages his students to collect information after class. Some of his students are wonderful. Once a student got up and challenged him to name 6 women who made great contributions to the American Revolution. It really beat him. He just listed 3.
#Person2#: It was really embarrassing for the teacher.
#Person1#: Especially when the student started telling him over a dozen names. But at last, the teacher praised her.
#Person2#: After all, I doubt whether many students can name even one. It's really a different question.
#Person1#: That's true. I sure I can't.
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#Person1#: What's your apartment like?
#Person2#: It's a furnished 2 bedroom flat in a three story building on campus.
#Person1#: What is it like living in the campus housing?
#Person2#: It's not so bad as I thought it would be. The freshman that live nearby a really noisy, especially on weekends. But the rent is much cheaper than private housing. So it's worth it.
#Person1#: Do you have to pay extra fees besides your monthly rent?
#Person2#: No they're all included. Besides, students don't have to pay state tax so we're saving quite a bit of money living here.
#Person1#: How long is your contract?
#Person2#: That's the bad thing. The contract ends in June. However, all the students will leave the city for the summer, so maybe I'll be able to find a cheap place then.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s feelings of living in the campus housing. Although it's a bit noisy, it's very cheap. However, the contract is ending soon, #Person2# will need to find a new place.
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#Person1#: Alright, Sara, we know that you're planning something big for John's birthday. Could you tell us just what you have in your mind?
#Person2#: I wanted to make his birthday a very special event. John has a sister living in France and I'll send her a plane ticket so that she can be here for his birthday.
#Person1#: Boy, what an excellent plan! That's something special. I kind of guessed you had some secret plan and we're waiting for the right time to tell me.
#Person2#: Well, I didn't want to say anything until I was sure she could come.
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#Person1# asks Sara about the surprise for John's birthday. Sara plans to send a plane ticket to John's sister so his sister can be there for John's birthday.
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#Person1#: Hi, Don, so nice to see you.
#Person2#: Pam, where have you been for the last 3 months? I never see you anymore.
#Person1#: Oh, I've been working strange hours these days. I don't see much of anyone anymore.
#Person2#: Well, I understand. I wish I could stay and talk, but here comes my bus. Why don't we go out sometime?
#Person1#: I'd like that. Call me soon.
#Person2#: Sure, are you still living in the same apartment?
#Person1#: On Walker Avenue.
#Person2#: OK, take care.
#Person1#: Yeah, you too. Catch you later.
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Pam has been working strange hours so Don hasn't seen him for months. Don invites Pam to go out sometime.
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#Person1#: Come in and sit down.
#Person2#: Thanks, Mr. Liang.
#Person1#: Among all the assistants, I think you're on top of it. Based on the annual evaluation, the board of directors decided to give you a bonus.
#Person2#: Really? I am too happy.
#Person1#: I've been reviewing your work over the past few months. Thanks to your excellent work, we benefit much from your project. And you should get the perfect attendance award too.
#Person2#: Thanks for your trust. Owing to my colleagues ' help, I've successfully completed my task.
#Person1#: You are very modest and diligent. The distribution of bonus derived from the performance evaluation. You deserve it.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. I will redouble my efforts in the future.
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Mr. Liang tells #Person2# that the board of directors decided to give #Person2# a bonus for #Person1#'s excellent work. #Person2# appreciates it.
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#Person1#: There are so many record players here. That is hard to choose.
#Person2#: Look at this one. It has a radio and cassette player and built in speakers.
#Person1#: I'd rather get one with separated speakers.They give a clear sound.
#Person2#: Yes, but we shouldn't get any thing too big. Remember it has to fit in with our living room furniture.
#Person1#: That's right. Now this one looks alright? It's a detached or do you prefer this one? It's Sony.
#Person2#: Let's ask the salesmen for a demonstration.
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#Person1# and #Person2# are looking for a record player that fits in with their living room furniture.
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#Person1#: What are your personal weaknesses?
#Person2#: I ' m afraid I ' m a poor talker. I ' m not comfortable talking with the people whom I have just met for the first time. That is not very good for business, so I have been studying public speaking.
#Person1#: Are you more of a leader or a follower?
#Person2#: I don ' t try to lead people. I ' d rather cooperate with everybody, and get the job done by working together.
#Person1#: Do you think you can make yourself easily understood in English?
#Person2#: Yes, in most circumstances.
#Person1#: Are you available for travel?
#Person2#: Yes, I like travelling. I am young, and unmarried. It ' s no problem for me to travel frequently.
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During the interview, #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s weaknesses, #Person2#'s ability of teamwork, English skills, and willingness to travel.
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#Person1#: Allan, I am really disappointed by your lack of effort on this project.
#Person2#: Look, Sally. I ' Ve put just as much work into this as anybody else.
#Person1#: No, I ' m sorry. I disagree. I don ' t think you ' Ve been working at full speed at all.
#Person2#: Well. I ' m sorry you feel that way.
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Sally thinks Allan hasn't been working hard on the project. Allan disagrees.
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#Person1#: Good afternoon, Peace Hotel, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: I have made a reservation for this Sunday. My name is Bobby
#Person1#: Yes, that's right. Your room is a single one with a bath.
#Person2#: I am calling to cancel it now. I can't go to your city this week.
#Person1#: Fine, we will cancel it.
#Person2#: Thank you.
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Bobby calls Peace Hotel to cancel his reservation for this Sunday.
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#Person1#: How is your new car?
#Person2#: Perfect. Couldn't be better.
#Person1#: Why do you say so? Can I see your new car?
#Person2#: Of course you can. ( Lead Carl to his garage. )
#Person1#: Wow, this new car is dynamite! It is a shiny, beautiful car.
#Person2#: My car is simply a daisy. It drives smoothly.
#Person1#: The car has very sleek lines. I love it.
#Person2#: I am glad to hear that. I'm really pleased with it.
#Person1#: You made a good choice.
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Carl sees #Person2#'s new car and praises it.
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#Person1#: You're late.
#Person2#: I know I'm late. I'm sorry. I tried to call you to tell you, but your phone seems to be disconnected.
#Person1#: My phone?
#Person2#: Yes. An automatic message says your phone is not in service.
#Person1#: Really? I had no idea. Let me check. Yes, it's dead. There's no dial tone.
#Person2#: So I couldn't get through. I knew I'd be late because my car wouldn't start. It was too cold I had to warm it up in the garage with a heater. That's why I'm late.
#Person1#: But this is terrible. I'm expecting important calls.
#Person2#: About what?
#Person1#: You know what. The theater guild is supposed to call me and discuss a contract for my play. They are supposed to call me this evening. If I don't have a phone. Oh, what can I do?
#Person2#: Well, the only thing you can do is tell the phone company and hope they fix it fast.
#Person1#: Do you have a cell phone?
#Person2#: No. I hate cell phones. But you could go to a neighbor's house and use their phone.
#Person1#: Can you drive me? I will go to Ann's house. It isn't far. I can call the theater guild from there and give them her number. She will let us wait in her living room.
#Person2#: Yes, of course I can drive you. So you don't want to get your phone fixed right away?
#Person1#: Yes, I do. At Ann's house I will call the phone company and have them check my line. If they can fix it right away without coming to my house, then we'll just return here. But if not, I need to wait at Ann's house to talk with the theater guild. It's very important to me.
#Person2#: Alright, let's go.
#Person1#: Yes, let's go.
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#Person2# tried to call #Person1# for being late, but #Person1#'s phone seems to be disconnected. #Person1# realizes #Person1#'s phone is dead but #Person1#'s expecting important calls. Hence, #Person1# asks #Person2# to drive #Person1# to Ann's house and borrow Anne's phone.
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#Person1#: This historian is famous in the field of Tang Dynasty.
#Person2#: So he always sits above the salt when there is a seminar about it.
#Person1#: Right, to be famous to be respectable in some way.
#Person2#: You got it.
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#Person1# and #Person2# talk about a famous historian.
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#Person1#: I know you are a good dancer. What dances do you like?
#Person2#: I like the old styles of dance. Such as fox-trot, waltz, rumba, tango and so on. They're all graceful.
#Person1#: Why do you like old styles of dance?
#Person2#: Why not? Do you think I should like modern dance?
#Person1#: I think so, because most young people like modern dances, such as rock and roll.
#Person2#: Oh, sorry. I don't like them. Why not ask Lily. She likes modern dance.
#Person1#: OK, I will. Thank you.
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#Person1# is surprised that #Person2# likes the old styles of dance. #Person2# advises #Person1# to ask Lily who likes modern dance.
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#Person1#: how's it going?
#Person2#: I'm in a good mood today, actually. How about you?
#Person1#: to be honest, I'm a bit fed up.
#Person2#: what's wrong?
#Person1#: there's a girl in my company that I really like but I always get shy when she is around.
#Person2#: I see! Do you want to ask her out?
#Person1#: sure, but how?
#Person2#: you can ask her out for drink after work.
#Person1#: but for what reasons? She doesn't even know who I am.
#Person2#: then you've got a lot of homework to do. You need to get her notice first.
#Person1#: easier said than done.
#Person2#: you can start by meeting her at the bus stop and saying hello to her.
#Person1#: but I always get tongue-tied when I see her.
#Person2#: that's something you need to overcome. Men should make the first move as most of girls prefer being chased.
#Person1#: I see. I'll try.
#Person2#: good luck!
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#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# always gets shy when the girl that #Person1# likes is around. #Person2# advises #Person1# to make the first move.
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#Person1#: Come on, darling. We haven't got much time.
#Person2#: All right. I'm nearly ready. What time does the bus leave?
#Person1#: Half past six. . . and it's half past six already.
#Person2#: Oh, we've got plenty of time.
#Person1#: We haven't. Hurry up!
#Person2#: All right. Let's go.
#Person1#: And about time too!
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#Person1# and #Person2# are catching the bus leaving at 6:30.
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#Person1#: Why have you decided to change jobs?
#Person2#: I hope to change because my current job is not within my chosen field. Since my major was international banking, I really hope to work at a bank.
#Person1#: Then, why do you want to work for our bank since it's a new establishment in Shanghai?
#Person2#: Because your bank is a new one, I think I'll be given more opportunities, and the working conditions and surroundings are so excellent here.
#Person1#: It certainly is. But the work is also hard here. You need to put a lot of hard hours on the job to succeed in this field.
#Person2#: I expect to work hard, madam.
#Person1#: Do you mind going on frequent business traps?
#Person2#: No, I enjoy travelling.
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#Person2# wants to work at this new bank because it's in #Person2#'s chosen field and has more opportunities. #Person2# doesn't mind working hard.
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#Person1#: Hi, Carlos. What are you doing this afternoon?
#Person2#: Working. Why?
#Person1#: Well. I was just wondering if you would come by and give me a hand with the fliers for next week's party.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, Melissa. I really can't today. I'Ve just got too much going on. Maybe tomorrow.
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Carlos refuses to help Melissa today because he has got too much going on.
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#Person1#: How about your present pay?
#Person2#: Basically I get 5, 000 RMB every month. It is a well-paid job with satisfying working hours.
#Person1#: What are your salary expectations?
#Person2#: I require 6, 500 RMB per month as a start. This is my bottom line, the minimum salary I can accept.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s present pay and expects at least 6,500 RMB per month.
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#Person1#: I want to buy a wallet.
#Person2#: Here are all the wallets with various designs. How about this one? It is quite fashionable.
#Person1#: May I pick it up?
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: Do you have one of better quality?
#Person2#: This one is much better, but it is also much more expensive.
#Person1#: There is no problem about the price. How much is it?
#Person2#: Two hundred and thirty-five yuan.
#Person1#: OK, I'll take it.
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#Person1# buys a wallet with relatively good quality and high price.
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#Person1#: What can I do for you, sir?
#Person2#: I'd like to choose one game for myself and one for my younger sister.
#Person1#: What kind of games do you like?
#Person2#: Big games of course.
#Person1#: I see, but games are played in different ways. I'm wondering what type of games do you like to play?
#Person2#: Type? I don't know, what do you have?
#Person1#: Basically, there are 7 types of games
#Person2#: Well, I am a beginner. I. . .
#Person1#: Don't worry. Most male customers choose first person shooting, real time strategy, action or sports, while female customers prefer simulating, action or role playing. Shooting, action and sports games require flexible movements and real time strategy usually needs overall consideration.
#Person2#: I like first person shooting and action more than other types of games.
#Person1#: If so, counter Strike and Might & Magic are good alternatives. Counter Strike is one of the hottest shooting games and Might & Magic series are popular among girls because the game has attractive plot and interesting scenes.
#Person2#: Oh, thanks a lot. Then, I will take the two.
#Person1#: Do you want the latest editions? If your computer runs fast, I think the latest editions are better because although old editions are cheaper, they are less exciting and attractive.
#Person2#: I will have the latest editions.
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#Person2# would like to choose one game for himself and one for his younger sister. #Person1# gives some recommendations and #Person2# decides to take the latest editions of Counter Strike and Might & Magic.
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#Person1#: What is that plastic cup for?
#Person2#: Your doctor has requested a urine sample.
#Person1#: Am I supposed to pee into the cup?
#Person2#: We want what we call a clean sample. Urinate a drop or so into the toilet, and then stop the flow and urinate into the cup.
#Person1#: Then what do I do with the cup?
#Person2#: You put the cup in the little cubby in the restroom and close the door to the cubby.
#Person1#: What is this test for?
#Person2#: He is looking to see if you have a bladder or urinary tract infection.
#Person1#: When will I know the results?
#Person2#: Your doctor will call you in a few days with the results.
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#Person2# gives #Person1# instructions on taking a clean urine sample and explains what this test is for.
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#Person1#: Are you being served, Sir?
#Person2#: No, not yet. I just want to hair cut.
#Person1#: Would you sit here, please? How would you like it cut?
#Person2#: I want it short.
#Person1#: What, your short already, sir.
#Person2#: I mean very short. shorter than it's now.
#Person1#: Should I just trim it?
#Person2#: No. you can cut quite a bit off, I like it to be very short all over. You see what I mean.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. You like Chinese style, don't you?
#Person2#: Yes. And Chinese style.
#Person1#: Would you like to have some shampoo, sir?
#Person2#: No, thank you.
#Person1#: How about oil or spray?
#Person2#: No, Nothing will be kind.
#Person1#: There, how's that?
#Person2#: That's very good.
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#Person2# wants to cut his hair very short in Chinese style. #Person1# does it for him. #Person2# is satisfied.
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#Person1#: Hello, miss. I would like to check out.
#Person2#: Well, sir. If you want to check out now, we will charge you $ 200 as well.
#Person1#: Why? I have stayed for 3 nights.
#Person2#: Well, the check out time is 12:00 o'clock everyday, if you checked out after 15:00, we have to charge you for another day.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# that they will charge him $200 for checking out after 15:00.
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#Person1#: To get around your difficulty, Mr. Brown, I'd suggest that you reduce your order by half. You can send in an Addi trional order later.
#Person2#: Well, I'll consider the possibility. By the way, when do I open the L / C if I want the goods to be delivered in June?
#Person1#: A month before the time you want the goods to be delivered.
#Person2#: Could you possibly effect shipment more promptly?
#Person1#: Getting the goods ready, making out the documents and booking the shipping space - - all this takes time, you know. You cannot expect us to make delivery in less than a month.
#Person2#: Very well, Mrs. Wang. I'll not reduce my order. I'll take the full quantity you offer. And I'll arrange for the Letter of Credit to be opened in your favor as soon as I get home.
#Person1#: When will that be?
#Person2#: Early next week. In the meantime, I should be very pleased if you would get everything ready. I hope that the goods can dispatched promptly after you get my Letter of Credit.
#Person1#: You can rest assured of that. We'll book you order and inquire for the shipping space now, so that shipment can be effected within two or three weeks of receipt of your L / C.
#Person2#: That'll be fine. I appreciate your cooperation.
#Person1#: Very good. Well, thanks to your cooperation, our discussion has been very pleasant and fruitful. I sincerely hope that the volume of trade between us will be even greater in the future.
#Person2#: By the way, Mrs. Wang, we have a mind to do joint participation with you on Japanese arts and crafts in our market. Would you entertain this proposal?
#Person1#: Well, this is something new. A few of our friends from Europe have also suggested that we participate in joint enterprise with them dealing in some of our goods. We think there are a lot of details to go into.
#Person2#: If you feel our proposal is attractive, it is estimated that business to the extent of over twenty million marks can be done in this manner.
#Person1#: Naturally, I appreciate your efforts in pushing the sale of Japanese arts and crafts. But I'm not in a position to discuss your proposal today. I must first talk to our director, and discuss it with you some other time.
#Person2#: All right. Anyway, I'll be staying here for another two weeks. But I'm looking forward to having something done in this respect.
#Person1#: We'll talk about it next time. Now that everything is settled, let's have a cup of tea, and take our minds off business for a change.
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Mrs. Wang and Mr. Brown are having a pleasant and fruitful business discussion about their cooperation. Mr. Brown says he'll take the full quantity of her offer, and hopes that the goods can be dispatched promptly after she gets his Letter of Credit. Mrs. Wang assures him that the shipment can be effected within two or three weeks of his receipt. They will discuss his proposal for joint participation next time.
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#Person1#: Steven, I am ready for breakfast.
#Person2#: OK. But where is my favorite coffee?
#Person1#: It's in that pan there. Your boy Dean broke the silex yesterday, so I have to boil it in the pan.
#Person2#: It tastes like crankcase oil, but delicious.
#Person1#: That's good. You can make breakfast yourself if you don't like it.
#Person2#: What is there besides coffee?
#Person1#: I warmed a couple of snails, and your eggs are in the frying pan.
#Person2#: Oh, my God. It's nearly eight, I have no time to have breakfast now. My watch says seven fifty.
#Person1#: Don't worry. It's only ten to seven. You must have forgotten to set your watch back.
#Person2#: Yes, it was. The clock on the wall says eight to seven.
#Person1#: Yeah. Keep on eating your breakfast. You can catch the early bus.
#Person2#: Gee. I could have slept another hour.
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Steven and #Person1# are going to have breakfast. Steven finds he has no time, but #Person1# tells him that it's only ten to seven and he must have forgotten to set his watch back.
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#Person1#: Will you sit down, Mr. White?
#Person2#: Thank you. It's very kind of you to invite me to such a beautiful place.
#Person1#: I propose a toast to your pleasant tour in China.
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
#Person1#: This food is a Wax specialty. Please help yourself.
#Person2#: Thank you. Oh, it tastes nice.
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#Person1# invites Mr. White to a beautiful place to have food.
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#Person1#: Mum, I am so excited that I don't want to go to bed.
#Person2#: John, I know you will go out on a picnic with your classmates. But you should try to fall asleep; otherwise you will not get up on time tomorrow morning.
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John is too excited to go to bed because of the picnic tomorrow.
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#Person1#: Excuse me. If it is possible, I would like to change a table.
#Person2#: Sure, but could you tell me why?
#Person1#: What I reserved was a table in the non-smoking area. But you see, after I sit here, I find so many people are smoking.
#Person2#: I am sorry but this is the smoking area. We must have made a terrible mistake. We are very sorry, but now I will go to check if there are any tables available in the non-smoking area.
#Person1#: Great.
#Person2#: Sir, here are tables available in the non-smoking area. Do you want to sit by the window or by the aisle?
#Person1#: From the window I can see the beautiful view of the Pearl River. I prefer that.
#Person2#: Fine. Please take a seat. Now, are you ready to order?
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#Person1# reserved a table in the non-smoking area but got one in the smoking area, so #Person1# wants a change. #Person2# feels sorry and arranges a non-smoking one by the window.
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#Person1#: Good morning. Sit down please, Mr. Johnson.
#Person2#: Thank you, madam.
#Person1#: I have read your letter here. You seemed to have done very well at school. Can you tell me something about your school work?
#Person2#: As you can see, my strongest subjects were arts subjects. My best subject was history and my second best was geography. However, my favorite subject was math, and the results I got in the math paper were quite reasonable.
#Person1#: That's true. Now, can you tell me why you think these subjects will help you in this job?
#Person2#: Well, madam, I understand that you manufacture computers, prepare software, and advise clients on how to use them. Is that right?
#Person1#: That's right.
#Person2#: And I've been told that working with computers needs a logical mind rather than great skills in mathematics. That's especially true, I believe, when it comes to writing programs. So I think my results show that I have some ability in logic and in mathematics as well.
#Person1#: So, you would like to write material for computers, would you?
#Person2#: Yes, madam. That's what interests me most about computers - writing programs, but I think the computer industry itself is still expanding enormously. I'm sure that career prospects in the industry would be very good no matter what sort of job I went into.
#Person1#: I see, well, thank you. I've enjoyed our talk. We'll be writing to you.
#Person2#: Thank you, madam. Good morning.
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During the job interview, Mr. Johnson tells #Person1# about his schoolwork, his abilities that would help him in the job, and his interests in the computer industry.
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#Person1#: I've been here many times. There are quite a lot of delicious dishes to choose from. What are you thinking of ordering?
#Person2#: Well, I haven't decided yet. What are you going to order?
#Person1#: I think I'll have the roast chicken. They really make it well here.
#Person2#: I had roast chicken yesterday when I ate out with Shelly.
#Person1#: Their beef steak is good, too. You can have it served with beans and mushrooms.
#Person2#: But I'm not that hungry. Is the fried fish or the seafood salad good?
#Person1#: Never had them before. Maybe if you get the steak, we could share.
#Person2#: That sounds like a good idea.
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#Person1# advises #Person2# to order the steak and they could share. #Person2# agrees.
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#Person1#: There are many interesting stories about how a baby learns to say its first word. Now Mike, would you like to share your story with us?
#Person2#: OK, here's my story, I was about 18 months old I think and I had just started to say my first word. Every time a truck went by, I would shout a word that sounded like a track, but to everyone else, it sounded nothing like it. My parents tried to correct me, but failed. Then, about three months later, we traveled to New York, as we were waiting for our plane at the air?port. I looked out of a huge window, at that very moment I saw the largest truck in the world, I had to tell someone about this. I turned to my father who was standing next to about a thousand people waiting for the very flight and screamed 'Track! Track!' My father tried hard to shut me up, but I was so excited, I kept screaming my special word. My poor mother decided she didn't know this baby and then ran into the ladies-room where she hid until I finally stopped. Well, I learned how to say truck correctly, and soon I was talking like a normal child. However, my parents will never forget the very first word I produced in my life.
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Mike is sharing his story about how he learns to say his first word when he was a baby.
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#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. My daughter bought this camera here for my wife's birthday. But it doesn't work. So I'd like to change it for another one.
#Person1#: I see. Let me have a look. Well, we'll be happy to change it for you. But I am afraid we don't have another pink one.
#Person2#: Oh? What will I do then?
#Person1#: Would you like to choose a different color? We do have this camera in black and orange.
#Person2#: My wife doesn't like either of those colors.
#Person1#: If you want, we can order another camera just like this one. There wouldn't be any extra charge for it.
#Person2#: That sounds fine. Would you please go ahead and do that?
#Person1#: We'd be very happy to but it'll take at least a week. Maybe ten days. We'll call you when it comes in.
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
#Person1#: You are welcome.
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#Person2# wants to change the camera his daughter bought for his wife because it doesn't work. #Person1# says they don't have another pink one but could order one. #Person2# agrees.
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#Person1#: This is Jack speaking. Who is this?
#Person2#: This is Jenny, Jack. Could you help me?
#Person1#: Certainly. What is the matter?
#Person2#: My sister had an argument with me yesterday because I lost her lovely pet cat. She was really mad at me. And she hasn't talked to me for a whole day.
#Person1#: Oh, Jenny. In fact, you're the one who made a mistake.
#Person2#: Yes, I know that. But what should I do to make her happy?
#Person1#: If I were you, I'd say sorry to her first and then get her another cat.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. But I don't have.., enough money.
#Person1#: Oh, don't worry. I've got some. I can lend some to you.
#Person2#: That's very kind of you.
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Jenny's sister was mad at Jenny because Jenny lost her pet cat. Jack thinks Jenny should apologize first and get her another cat. Jack offers to lend money to Jenny.
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#Person1#: Jim! What's up, man?
#Person2#: Charlie! Is that your ride? It's butt ugly, dude!
#Person1#: Don't be a airhead! This is a nineteen sixty-nine Chevy Impala! I just need to fix it up a bit. In a couple of months, this baby is gonna be wicked!
#Person2#: Not even! Check it out! Now that's a fresh ride!
#Person1#: Too bad the driver is a major dweeb. Anyone can have a car like that if their daddy is loaded like his.
#Person2#: He's coming this way, be cool.
#Person3#: Hey guys! What do you think of my automobile? Isn't it bad to the bone?
#Person1#: Word! The ladies are gonna be lining up to get with you when they see you driving around in that car.
#Person3#: You really think so?
#Person2#: For sure!
#Person3#: Awesome!
#Person1#: Psych! haha. . you totally fell for it.
#Person3#: You are a real scumbag, Charlie. When I do the nasty with the prom queen, we'll see who has the last laugh.
#Person2#: Dude, don't have a cow!
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Jim thinks Charlie's ride is butt ugly but Charlie says he just needs to fix it up a bit. Then they meet #Person3# who has a fresh ride.
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train_3155
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#Person1#: What can I help you with today?
#Person2#: My washing machine isn't working.
#Person1#: What's the problem?
#Person2#: The water will not drain.
#Person1#: Is there anything else wrong with it?
#Person2#: No, that's it.
#Person1#: I can come down and fix that for you if you'd like.
#Person2#: When will you be able to fix it?
#Person1#: How does this afternoon at 2 thirty sound to you?
#Person2#: That would be perfect.
#Person1#: Alright, so I'll see you then?
#Person2#: See you then.
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#Person2#'s washing machine isn't working. #Person1# will come down to fix it this afternoon at 2 thirty.
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train_3156
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#Person1#: My son is alway complaining that I dump on him. He was very rude and told me to mind my own business. I cannot put up with that.
#Person2#: What does his dad say?
#Person1#: John is a peacemaker. He simply doesn't bother. He says he should give him a free hand.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# and John have different attitudes towards their son's complaints.
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train_3157
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#Person1#: Excuse me, I've been waiting my main dish for quite a time.
#Person2#: Yes sir, just a minute, please. I'll check with the kitchen. Thank you for waiting. It takes another 10 to 15 minutes, I'm afraid. I have an appointment in half an hour.
#Person1#: I see.
#Person2#: Do you have anything else I can have instead?
#Person1#: Well sir, yes. How about this stew? We can serve you at once.
#Person2#: I'll take this stew then.
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#Person1# will have an appointment soon but his main dish hasn't been ready. Then #Person2# takes the stew which can be served at once.
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train_3158
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#Person1#: what's the matter with you? You look so upset and tired.
#Person2#: My father failed in business.
#Person1#: Oh, that's really tough.
#Person2#: Maybe it is the most difficult period of my family have experienced.
#Person1#: I can understand. By the way, is there anyway I can help?
#Person2#: No, not now. I have found a part-time job. So perhaps I can help my family to come over the difficulties.
#Person1#: Oh, that's so great, bless you! if you need me, I'll always be there.
#Person2#: Thank you.
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#Person2# looks upset and tired because #Person2#'s father failed in business. #Person1# offers to help but #Person2# has found a part-time job.
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