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train_3259
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#Person1#: Do you like jazz, Tom?
#Person2#: No, I don't like it very much. Do you?
#Person1#: Well, yes, I do. I'm a real fan of Wynton Marsalis.
#Person2#: Oh, does he play the piano?
#Person1#: No, he doesn't ! ! ! He plays the trumpet. So, what kind of music do you like?
#Person2#: I like rock a lot.
#Person1#: Who's your favorite group?
#Person2#: The Cranberries. I love their music. How about you? Do you like them?
#Person1#: No, I don't. I can't stand them ! !
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#Person1# likes jazz while Tom likes rock music.
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train_3260
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#Person1#: Can you believe me?
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: Please count on my love.
#Person2#: I will.
#Person1#: I'll be yours through endless time.
#Person2#: I see. And I'll always be devoted to you.
#Person1#: Thank you. I know I've nothing to offer you, but I'll never give you reason to cry.
#Person2#: I'll never hurt you; I'll never lie.
#Person1#: My love will grow, like a river to flow.
#Person2#: It can't be dry, and can't die.
#Person1#: I don't know whether we are in a dream.
#Person2#: Aha, Aha. . .
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#Person1# and #Person2# express their love to each other with sensational words.
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train_3261
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#Person1#: Hello, my name is Peter Jones. I'm your new neighbor. I just moved in next door.
#Person2#: Oh, nice to meet you. My name is Miss James. I hope you enjoy living here.
#Person1#: I hope so, too. You know when we were considering whether to buy the house, Mr. Johnson, the housing agent told us that jogging was very popular here. I am a big fan of jogging. I used to go jogging every day in my old neighborhood.
#Person2#: Aah, yes. Many people here love to jog. I go jogging twice a week.
#Person1#: Can you tell me a good place to go jogging near here?
#Person2#: Sure, the long coast path along the beach is a perfect place for jogging.
#Person1#: Coast path. Sounds nice. Is it far from here? Can I walk there?
#Person2#: Yes, it's only a 5 minute ride from here.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. Anything in particular I should know about jogging there?
#Person2#: Emm, yeah, just be sure to wear sunglasses there. The sunlight there is very bright and it can be hurt on your eyes.
#Person1#: Thanks for the advice. So are there any other activities to do there on the beach?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, beach volleyball is also very popular. A lot of people play there on the beach.
#Person1#: Wow, that's wonderful. It looks like we're going to have a lot of fun here in the neighborhood.
#Person2#: Yes, I'm sure you will.
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Peter has just moved into a new house and comes to greet his new neighbor, Miss James. He asks Miss James the best place to jog and the tips for jogging there.
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train_3262
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#Person1#: Do you have anything particular on this evening?
#Person2#: No, I've got a lot of time to kill.
#Person1#: Well, then, won't you come over to dinner and have a game of mahjong afterwards?
#Person2#: With pleasure.
#Person1#: You are not so eager about majang before.
#Person2#: That's because I didn't know the fun of playing it then. Why is majang? Such a popular game, do you know?
#Person1#: I've got no idea. I only know that foreigners are beginning to take an interest in it, besides their old card games.
#Person2#: That's right. Some of them are already experts.
#Person1#: Indeed they are. But the cham about majang is once you're interested in it, you can't shut it off.
#Person2#: Yes, once I went crazy over other hobbies such as stamp collecting and reading, but I find them very boring now.
#Person1#: I'm sure your former hobbies are more beneficial.
#Person2#: I can't deny that and I can't help it, either.
#Person1#: The bells ringing. That must be our partners.
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#Person2# becomes interested in mah-jong and #Person1# thinks it is hard to shut this hobby off.
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train_3263
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#Person1#: Hi, my name is Catherine.
#Person2#: I'm John. It's nice to meet you.
#Person1#: Do you know what this professor is like?
#Person2#: I have no idea. This is my first year.
#Person1#: You are a freshman? Me too. Where are you from?
#Person2#: I'm from San Francisco.
#Person1#: I've been there a few times. It's a great city.
#Person2#: Where are you from?
#Person1#: I grow up in this area.
#Person2#: So you know all the fun places to hang out, right?
#Person1#: Yeah, the best places are in the heart of downtown. There are a lot of clubs and bars.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. Do you know what you are majoring in yet?
#Person1#: Not yet. I'm leaning towards business. But that's only if I can't get into computer science. How about you?
#Person2#: I want to go to medical school. So I'll probably end up majoring in biology.
#Person1#: That's cool.
#Person2#: Is the weather this bad all the time in the fall?
#Person1#: No, this is a typical autumn. It gets worse though, at least it's not raining that much. You'll get used to it. In the mean time, you'll have to watch a lot of movies. Seems like the only thing to do with the bad weather.
#Person2#: Oh, the professor is coming.
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Catherine and John meet each other for the first time before their class begins. They talk about the weather, their majors, and the interesting places in the city.
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train_3264
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#Person1#: Have you booked the train tickets?
#Person2#: Yes, the train leaves 4 o'clock and arrives at London at about 10.
#Person1#: What about the plane tickets from London to Paris?
#Person2#: Well, I want your advice. If we take the plane, leaving at midnight, we'll have to pay 260 pounds each. But if we leave at 8 in the morning, we'll have to pay 410.
#Person1#: Can we get to the airport at 11?
#Person2#: Yes, it's only 30 minutes from the railway station to the airport.
#Person1#: Then we'll take the plane, leaving at midnight.
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#Person1# and #Person2# choose a midnight plane because it is cheap and they think they have enough time to catch the flight.
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train_3265
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#Person1#: It's freezing cold out here, Joan! You said would be just a little chilly.
#Person2#: Yes, I know, George. We should walk home faster to keep warm.
#Person1#: Awe, and what is that?
#Person2#: Oh, just a bit of thunder. Nothing to worry about.
#Person1#: Just a bit of thunder? Nothing to worry about? Now it's pouring and I'm getting cold and wet.
#Person2#: Emm, yeah, we should probably run now.
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The bad weather makes Joan and George cold and wet, so they want to go back home quickly.
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train_3266
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#Person1#: Isaac, something's wrong with the shower. It can't be turned off completely. It keeps dripping.
#Person2#: Yeah, maybe the shower head needs replacing.
#Person1#: Oh, it's probably just a washer or something that needs to be replaced. Can you take a look at it?
#Person2#: Me? I'm not a repairman. I don't even know what's wrong with it.
#Person1#: I know, but you're always so good when the TV needs to be fixed. You know, when the screen needs adjusting.
#Person2#: Yeah, well, that's an emergency.
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#Person1# asks Isaac to check the dripping shower but Isaac doesn't think he can handle it.
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train_3267
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#Person1#: What do you do in the evening, John?
#Person2#: I go to the school Theatre club every Tuesday evening. The rest of the week I usually stay home. I don't like the city very much.
#Person1#: Why don't you like the city?
#Person2#: Before I moved here, I lived in a village. I knew all the people in my neighborhood.
#Person1#: Life is different in the city.
#Person2#: I know, but the village was quiet and there was only a little traffic. I hate the noise in the busy roads here.
#Person1#: So do I. I live near a busy road. Sometimes the noise keeps me awake at night.
#Person2#: I hate crossing the road the most. They're bikes, motorbikes and cars coming from every direction. They really scare me.
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John tells #Person1# that he doesn't like the city life because of noisy sounds and traffic.
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train_3268
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#Person1#: Jack, I was just wondering if you'd like to go out this Friday.
#Person2#: Oh, Rose. I haven't seen you since we last met at our classmates party. What are you going to do?
#Person1#: Well, I was thinking if we could go to a movie after a western dinner.
#Person2#: That sounds like fun.
#Person1#: Of course. We can do something else if you'd like.
#Person2#: No, no. The movie sounds great.
#Person1#: Well. How are we going? By bus or subway?
#Person2#: Uh, isn't it better if I drive to pick you up?
#Person1#: That's very kind of you. What time shall we start off?
#Person2#: How about 7:30?
#Person1#: Good. Let's make it.
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Rose invites Jack to go to a movie after a western dinner this Friday. Jack agrees.
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train_3269
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#Person1#: I'm not sure about how to operate the washer and dryer.
#Person2#: What's the problem?
#Person1#: I need help turning them on.
#Person2#: You need change.
#Person1#: The machines take change?
#Person2#: Yes. It costs fifty cents for the washer and a dollar for the dryer.
#Person1#: Where do i put the money in?
#Person2#: You put the coins into the slot, push it in, and it will turn on.
#Person1#: That's it?
#Person2#: There's nothing else to it.
#Person1#: Thank you very much.
#Person2#: You're welcome. Let me know if you need anything else.
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#Person2# shows #Person1# how to operate the washer and dryer. #Person1# thanks for that.
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train_3270
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#Person1#: Can I borrow this magazine from you? It's really interesting and I can't put it down.
#Person2#: I am sorry, but I can't lend it to you now, for I haven't finished reading it. If you don't mind, I can lend you some back numbers to you.
#Person1#: That would be very kind of you. By the way, is it a monthly magazine?
#Person2#: No, it is a fortnightly. So, you see, I can get the new one quite soon.
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#Person1# wants to borrow the magazine from #Person2#, but #Person2# refuses and can lend some back numbers.
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train_3271
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#Person1#: Food is less expensive in a cafeteria, because you serve yourself.
#Person2#: How to do it?
#Person1#: Just pick up a tray, then put a knife, a fork, a spoon and a paper napkin on it and stand in the line.
#Person2#: How long will it take to reach the buffet?
#Person1#: Not long, because people rush for lunch.
#Person2#: The line sure does move fast.
#Person1#: Tell the man behind the counter what you want.
#Person2#: OK. I like that green vegetable but I don't know how to call it.
#Person1#: Just point to it if you don't know the name.
#Person2#: All right.
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#Person1# teaches #Person2# to serve himself in a cafeteria. Then #Person2# needs to tell the man behind the counter what #Person2# wants.
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train_3272
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#Person1#: How far do we have to go?
#Person2#: About 50 miles.
#Person1#: The traffic is not very heavy on this high way, is it? So I ' m sure we ' ll make it.
#Person2#: No, but we ' Ve got a hurry. It will be the rush hour soon.
#Person1#: Don ' t worry. There ' s plenty of time yet.
#Person2#: But it ' s Friday today. This road is always jam packed during the weekend, isn ' t it?
#Person1#: Right.
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#Person2# thinks they'll arrive in time, but #Person1# thinks they need to hurry because it'll be the rush hour soon during the weekend.
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train_3273
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#Person1#: Where's Mrs. Johnson?
#Person2#: Just call her Lisa, Mary. She's cooking dinner.
#Person1#: I see. Can I sit down?
#Person2#: Of course! Make yourself at home.
#Person1#: Thank you, Mr. Johnson.
#Person2#: Please, just call me Tom.
#Person1#: Okay, Tom.
#Person2#: Where's Cindy?
#Person1#: She's upstairs in my room.
#Person2#: Can you tell her to come downstairs? We're about to have dinner.
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Mary is visiting Johnson's family. Mr. Johnson asks Mary to tell Cindy to come downstairs.
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train_3274
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#Person1#: Come on, you are left behind!
#Person2#: Wow, I can't catch my breath. You are running too fast, honey.
#Person1#: You just need more exercise.
#Person2#: Yes, but you need to slow down. This is jogging, not racing!
#Person1#: I don't care. I want to burn up my fat.
#Person2#: But running so fast is not good for people over forties.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: We are not as athletic as we were when young. Mild exercise is more suitable for us.
#Person1#: But I want to burn up more calories!
#Person2#: In fact, in order to burn up your fat, you must take it slowly for a longer time.
#Person1#: Really? I will slow down then.
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#Person1# runs fast to burn up more calories. #Person2# tells #Person1# to burn up #Person1#'s fat, #Person1# must run slowly for a longer time.
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train_3275
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#Person1#: What's the deal with the Asia area sales? Did you have a chance to look at any other reports that came in from the branch offices?
#Person2#: We got numbers back from our offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, Taipei, Singapore and Tokyo, we're waiting on Bangkok and Kula Lumpur.
#Person1#: What do the preliminary figures tell you? Any kinds of trends going on for the branches in the Far East?
#Person2#: It's hard to say, because the branches are located in diversity different countries, cultural and social influences will definitely play a part in the success of the product in the various markets.
#Person1#: For example?
#Person2#: For instance, some products that do very well in Tokyo branch are a flop in Malaysia. We're talking about different people with different lifestyles and different needs. Each of the branches takes these types of things into consideration when they compile their reports and their marketing plans.
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#Person1# asks #Person2# about reports from Asian branch offices. #Person2# thinks it's hard to tell the trends from the preliminary figures because the branches are located in different countries.
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train_3276
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#Person1#: I wish to make it clear at the outset that this matter of labels is entirely our problem.
#Person2#: I should say it is something we have never come across before.
#Person1#: The Federal Food and Drug Administration, or the FDA as we call it for short, imposes a whole set of regulations on the import of food products to the United States. Over the years, they have become so rigid and complicated that they are now quite a head - ache for us importers.
#Person2#: In my opinion, overly strict regulations are just another way of restricting imports.
#Person1#: Ah, there's something in what you're saying. According to the present FDA regulations, the Ma Ling Labels then cannot be used if the lichee is to be offered for import into the United States.
#Person2#: Why not? Our cannedlichee and canned provisions have already been widely sold in various markets abroad, and the Ma Ling Label has now been accepted by most of overseas customers and importers. Is it quite impossible for you to use the Ma Ling labels as they are?
#Person1#: I'd be quite willing to if I could, but we must comply with the label requirements according to our law, or we can't clear the consignment of lichee through the Customs.
#Person2#: In that case, what can we do to help you? Have you any suggestions?
#Person1#: Would you consider quoting us for the order with neutral cans on a C. I. F. basis for delivery in Hong Kong? Our associated company there will have the labels printed to comply with the FDA regulations.
#Person2#: Do you think that's the only way out? You know we usually do the labeling, as we are responsible for the brand labels of our products.
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#Person1# says the FDA imposes more rigid and complicated regulations on the import of food products to the United States. #Person2# thinks the overly strict regulations restrict imports. The Ma Ling Labels cannot be used if the lichee is to be offered for import. Thus #Person1# suggests quoting on a CIF basis for delivery in Hong Kong.
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train_3277
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#Person1#: We're having a tailgate party I before the game. Would you like to join us?
#Person2#: Okay. But what is a tailgate party?
#Person1#: Someone brings a truck to the game and we have a barbecue right there in the parking lot out of the back of the truck!
#Person2#: How fun! Can I bring something?
#Person1#: Don't worry about it! Just come at five.
#Person2#: I make a mean potato salad!
#Person1#: Well, if you insist, you are welcome to bring a potato salad!
#Person2#: Then I'll see you in the parking lot at five! Thank you!
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#Person1# invites #Person2# to the tailgate party. #Person2# will make and bring a potato salad to the party.
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train_3278
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#Person1#: are you ready to go the concert?
#Person2#: yes. Should we go there by bus so we aren't late?
#Person1#: actually, why don't we go there by bike? We could get stuck in traffic if we travel by bus in such hour.
#Person2#: that's true. Cycling is good for our environment, too. Let me just get my helmet then.
#Person1#: is your helmet comfortable?
#Person2#: not really, but I liked the design, so I got it.
#Person1#: maybe you should think about getting a round helmet ; they're better.
#Person2#: I'll think about it.
#Person1#: is that your new bicycle?
#Person2#: yes, my father gave it to me for my birthday. Do you like it?
#Person1#: it's the newest 10 speed cycling mountain bike. These are really expensive!
#Person2#: nothing but the best from my dad. I like everything about it except for the brakes. They are a bit sticky.
#Person1#: I can fix those for you. Is there anything else wrong with it?
#Person2#: well, my saddle is too low for me. Do you know how to change the height?
#Person1#: that's easy. It's important to have the saddle high enough so that your legs can extend fully when you are on your bicycle.
#Person2#: is that why my knees have felt sore after every time I've ridden my bike?
#Person1#: it's possible. Give me a minute and I can fix these for you and then we can go.
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#Person1# advises going to the concert by bike in case of being stuck in traffic. #Person2# agrees and #Person1# suggests a round helmet may be better for #Person2#. Then #Person1# praises #Person2#'s new bicycle and will help #Person2# to fix the brakes and saddle.
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train_3279
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#Person1#: The art critic from the daily chronicle doesn't think much of the max oreo exhibition. He says that the artwork is uninspiring and old fashioned.
#Person2#: Really? I thought the exhibition showed that he had real talent. What did you think of it?
#Person1#: I liked it. I didn't think his works were masterpieces, but the certainly weren't uninspiring, in my opinion.
#Person2#: I don't think I'Ve ever read a good review of an exhibition by that critic. He doesn't seem to like anything. Which kinds of paintings do you prefer?
#Person1#: I like landscapes and still life. You prefer abstract paintings, don't you?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. I like painters who use rather than watercolors. The colors appear richer. What do you think?
#Person1#: I agree. I prefer oils too. I collect landscapes, but I only have a small collection. You have a small collection of abstract art, don't you?
#Person2#: Yes. Good artwork is very expensive nowadays. When I was in china, I bought some calligraphy by famous artists. You should come and see it sometime.
#Person1#: That would be nice. Can you read the characters?
#Person2#: I know what the characters on the paintings mean. I think Chinese characters look very artistic. It's said that the way they are written can give insight into the artist's character.
#Person1#: I think that's true with any of the fine arts.
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#Person1# and #Person2# liked the max oreo exhibition and they disagree with the art critic's comments. #Person1# likes landscapes and still life, while prefers abstract paintings. Both of them think the colors appear richer in the paintings. #Person2# also recommends calligraphy.
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train_3280
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#Person1#: Why are there still so many people overweight despite the current fitness craze?
#Person2#: Well, there are certain factors that effect people's size and weight.
#Person1#: What are they?
#Person2#: One study said that low-income groups have a higher percentage of over-weight people than higher income families.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: The survey said that the low, income groups eat more junk food on a daily basis.
#Person1#: That makes sense. Probably less time to make dinner and the junk food is cheaper.
#Person2#: And junk food contains lots of fat and oil. There is one final reason why so many people are fat.
#Person1#: What's that?
#Person2#: Nobody exercises any more-not even kids! The average American home has the TV on for 6 hours a day!
#Person1#: Wow! No wonder people are so fat. Say, Carl, looks like you could be doing a bit more exercising.
#Person2#: Yeah, I guess so.
#Person1#: You should consider eating healthier food and getting some more exercise.
#Person2#: Hey, I started a diet and lost 10 pounds.
#Person1#: So what happened?
#Person2#: Well, I quit and gained it back plus 5 pounds.
#Person1#: You should have kept trying.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# that low-income groups have a higher percentage of overweight people than higher-income families because the low-income groups eat more junk food according to the survey. Besides, many people overweight because they do not exercise.
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train_3281
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#Person1#: Did your wife give birth yet?
#Person2#: Yeah. She's a healthy beautiful girl.
#Person1#: Congratulations. How is your wife doing?
#Person2#: She is tired, but getting a lot of rest now.
#Person1#: That's good to hear.
#Person2#: I'm just glad there were no complications.
#Person1#: If your wife and baby are both happy, what more can you ask for?
#Person2#: It's been a week, and I haven't slept that well.
#Person1#: That's normal for anyone with a newborn.
#Person2#: Yeah, but it's so hard. I have to work, and then go home and take care of my wife and the baby. I'm going to get sick at this rate.
#Person1#: You'll get used to it. After everything stabilizes, you can regain your health.
#Person2#: That's true. I should make sure my wife and baby stay healthy during this time.
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#Person2#'s wife gave birth to a girl. #Person2# thinks it's so hard to take care of the newborn after work and #Person1# comforts #Person2#.
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train_3282
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#Person1#: All right. But these are black and I don't like black shoes. They're dull.
#Person2#: Well, black is a better color than pink. Pink's for girls.
#Person1#: Then why are you wearing black shoes?
#Person2#: Because. . . oh, all right. You win. Let's pay for them and go.
#Person1#: Hey, thanks, mum.
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#Person1# convinces #Person1#'s mom to buy the shoes.
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train_3283
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#Person1#: I'm going to the beauty parlor. Do you want to come too?
#Person2#: Sure. Let's go. What are you going to have done?
#Person1#: I want to have a foot massage and haircut.
#Person2#: A foot massage sounds like a great idea. They are very relaxing. I'd also like to have a mudpack on my face. It's supposed to help with your complexion.
#Person1#: Good idea. We should also pedicures and manicures.
#Person2#: This could become a very expensive trip to be beauty parlour!
#Person1#: I think it's a good idea to pamper yourself occasionally. Don't you agree?
#Person2#: Oh, I agree. We both work hard and a little beauty treatment can relieve stress.
#Person1#: Maybe we should try a thai massage too.
#Person2#: What's special about a thai massage?
#Person1#: That's when the masseuse walk on your back and massage you with her feet.
#Person2#: Sounds painful!
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#Person1# invites #Person2# to the beauty parlor. #Person1# suggests pedicures, manicures, and trying a Thai massage to relieve stress. #Person2# thinks the Thai massage sounds painful.
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train_3284
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#Person1#: Hello, is that Cathy speaking?
#Person2#: Yes, is that you, Allen?
#Person1#: Yes, how are you doing?
#Person2#: Not bad.
#Person1#: Say I've got two tickets for the concert this evening. Would you like to come with me?
#Person2#: Sure. Thank you very much.
#Person1#: Then I'll pick you up at six thirty. OK?
#Person2#: Ok, see you.
#Person1#: See you.
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Allen invites Cathy to the concert and will pick Cathy at 6:30.
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train_3285
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#Person1#: What reason do you have for missing school?
#Person2#: I was sick.
#Person1#: How were you sick?
#Person2#: I had a stomachache.
#Person1#: Did it get any better?
#Person2#: I'm still feeling under the weather.
#Person1#: Would you like anything for your stomach?
#Person2#: I took something earlier.
#Person1#: Get better.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# missed school because #Person2# had a stomachache.
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train_3286
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#Person1#: Thank you for your visit to our company. I'd like to make an introduction for you. Is there anything in particular you'd like to know?
#Person2#: Your company has a very good reputation, and I have been planning to visit it for a long time. What's the advantage of your factory over other plastics ones?
#Person1#: Our production speed is almost twice the industry-wide average. And we've already expanded the factory this year.
#Person2#: Could you tell me the cost of production per unit?
#Person1#: I'm not familiar with that part. Let me call someone in charge.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# the advantages of #Person1#'s factory over other plastics ones, but #Person1# cannot answer #Person2#'s question about the cost.
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train_3287
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#Person1#: Mark, you are not telling me the truth. Now why?
#Person2#: Promise you are not going to be angry?
#Person1#: Yes, all right. So why? Go on then. Say it. Oh, really, Mark. I promise I'm not going to be angry. Now why were you late?
#Person2#: I forgot.
#Person1#: You forgot? You. . .
#Person2#: Ah, ah, you promised, and remember?
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Mark tells the reason why he was late after #Person1# promises #Person1# won't be angry.
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train_3288
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#Person1#: Where are you studying and what's your major?
#Person2#: I am studying at Beijing University. I major in Civil Law.
#Person1#: Why did you choose Beijing University?
#Person2#: Because Beijing University is the best university in China and I'm sure I am one of the best students.
#Person1#: What courses have you learned?
#Person2#: I have learned many courses, such as Civil Law, Economic Law, Commercial Law and Administration Law.
#Person1#: Which one is your favorite? Why?
#Person2#: Civil Law. Because it is broad and profound, and furthermore, it best reflects the spirits of fairness and equality.
#Person1#: What was your minor subject?
#Person2#: Psychology.
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#Person2# is studying at Beijing University. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s major, the courses #Person2# has learned, the favorite course and the minor subject.
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train_3289
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#Person1#: Lisa, are there family rules in this house?
#Person2#: Well, I wouldn't call them rules, but there are some things that I expect my daughter to do.
#Person1#: Like what?
#Person2#: Setting the table and doing the dishes.
#Person1#: Is there anything else?
#Person2#: I also expect Cindy to tidy up her own room.
#Person1#: Her room is very neat and clean.
#Person2#: Yeah. She's a very responsible person.
#Person1#: I will keep my room clean, too. That's a promise.
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Lisa tells #Person1# she expects her daughter to do in the house. #Person1# promises to keep the room clean too.
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train_3290
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#Person1#: I saw on TV that there is an entertainment item, bungee in Beijing Longtanhu Park. Except that the height is not exiting enough.
#Person2#: You say how high can be exciting?
#Person1#: The highest bungee spot in the world is located in Mount Kikicama, South Africa, which is 216 meters high. A cable car in a scenic spot in Switzerland is 160 meters high.
#Person2#: I know that Frenchmen installed the Bungee cord between two tall buildings.
#Person1#: It is said that Bungee was originally a grown-up ceremony of the indigenous people of New Guinea. People stood on branches of the tree, which was over 30 meters high. Their feet were fastened with canes and they jumped off from where they stood. When they almost reached the ground, they suddenly stopped to prove their bravery and express that they were able to endure the hardships of life independently.
#Person2#: Luckily there is no such kind of'grown-up ceremony'any more.
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#Person1# thinks the bungee in Beijing is not exciting enough and introduces to #Person2# the highest bungee spot in the world and the origins of bungee.
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train_3291
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#Person1#: I need to get my internet fixed.
#Person2#: What's the problem with your internet?
#Person1#: It won't connect.
#Person2#: How long has this been happening?
#Person1#: This problem has been happening for a few days now.
#Person2#: The internet doesn't come up at all?
#Person1#: It just won't connect to a webpage, but it will pop up.
#Person2#: There's obviously a problem with your connection.
#Person1#: I'm going to need someone to come and fix it for me.
#Person2#: I can send somebody right now to fix it.
#Person1#: How long will it take for them to get here?
#Person2#: They'll be there in about an hour.
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#Person1#'s internet hasn't been able to connect to a webpage for a few days. #Person2# will send someone to fix it.
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train_3292
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#Person1#: Excuse me, but I'm a bit lost here. Where does this street lead to?
#Person2#: The Queen Street, I guess.
#Person1#: So is it the right way to the City Hall?
#Person2#: I'm afraid you're going in the opposite direction.
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#Person2# says #Person1# is in the opposite direction to the City Hall.
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train_3293
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#Person1#: We're interested in your Drawn Works. What about the supply position?
#Person2#: For most of the articles in the catalog, we have good supply.
#Person1#: Here's our inquiry list. You'll find the required items, specifications and quantities all there.
#Person2#: Thanks. I'll look into it and let you have our firm offers tomorrow.
#Person1#: I don't need to remind you that the market has become very competitive.
#Person2#: You'll find our prices very favorable.
#Person1#: That's fine. By the way, do you quote FOB or CIF?
#Person2#: Either can be done, though we usually quote on CIF basis.
#Person1#: Then would you please make your prices CIF including five percent?
#Person2#: Certainly. We can work them out for you.
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#Person1# gives #Person2# their inquiry list. #Person2# will give #Person1# their firm offer tomorrow and agrees to make the prices CIF including five percent.
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train_3294
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#Person1#: I'd like to book a ticket to Shanghai.
#Person2#: When would you like to fly?
#Person1#: As soon as possible. Do you have a flight tomorrow?
#Person2#: I will check, please hold on. Sorry to say that flight is all booked up. Can I book you for the 3rd of September?
#Person1#: That will be OK.
#Person2#: How many people are there in your party?
#Person1#: Just me this time.
#Person2#: What class will you fly? First class? Business class? Or economy class?
#Person1#: Economy class will be fine.
#Person2#: Round trip or one way trip?
#Person1#: I would like to book a one way trip ticket.
#Person2#: How will you pay, cash or charge?
#Person1#: I would like to pay by check.
#Person2#: I am sorry, we do not accept checks.
#Person1#: I'll pay by charge card then.
#Person2#: Great. What name shall I put the reservation under?
#Person1#: Lucy Green.
#Person2#: You are booked, Ms. Green.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot.
#Person2#: It's a pleasure.
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Ms. Green wants to book a ticket to Shanghai and fly economy class. #Person2# helps her book a one-way ticket for September 3rd. Ms. Green will pay by charge card.
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train_3295
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#Person1#: Michael, it is time to wake up.
#Person2#: Huh?
#Person1#: Yes, it is time to wake up. And, also, from now on I will speak only English to you. And you should speak only English to me, too.
#Person2#: Okay, mom.
#Person1#: Right. That's good.
#Person2#: It will be hard at first, but I think I can do it.
#Person1#: I know you can do it.
#Person2#: I will do my best.
#Person1#: That is great. All I want is for you to do your best in everything you do.
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#Person1# wakes Michael up and requires they should speak only English from now on. #Person1# encourages Michael.
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train_3296
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#Person1#: Well, I'm sure all our listeners would love to be brought up to date on the latest in tiny televisions.
#Person2#: It's an expanding market, that's for sure, and they seem to be getting smaller every year.
#Person1#: Which countries are dominating the market?
#Person2#: At the moment it's Japan, principally. In the spring of 1982 Sony introduced the Watchman?
#Person1#: Is that the Walkman?
#Person2#: No, the Watchman is a portable black and white TV set with a tiny screen and aerial.
#Person1#: How big is the whole thing?
#Person2#: Oh, I'd say about 35 cm by 12 cm and it weighs only a couple of kilograms.
#Person1#: Was it a success from the start?
#Person2#: Funnily enough, a Sony executive said that no one would want to watch a TV while walking around-and also a slightly larger model could be bought for half the price!
#Person1#: Really?
#Person2#: But, despite this pessimistic view, sales of this model far outnumbered projections.
#Person1#: Well, you never can tell! How big was the initial production?
#Person2#: The company started with 2,000 units per month and increased to 5,000 by the end of 1982, but they still couldn't keep up with the demand.
#Person1#: So I suppose they upped the production levels even higher.
#Person2#: It was much more radical than that! In the spring of 1983 Sony pulled out all the stops and launched the Watchman all over again with a new model.
#Person1#: Oh, what's it like?
#Person2#: Well, it's 20 per cent smaller and the price is 25 percent less...
#Person1#: Mmmm.
#Person2#: and the components were designed from scratch.
#Person1#: And what about production levels?
#Person2#: They quadrupled to 20,000 units a month just for the Japanese market!
#Person1#: Wow! The Watchman certainly seems to have taken off.
#Person2#: Indeed it has.
#Person1#: And I believe there were other Japanese companies as well.
#Person2#: Yes. At the end of 1982 Hattori-that's H-A-T-T-O-R-I--you know, the makers of Seiko watches-well, they unveiled an even smaller TV, around 3era, which is built into a wrist-watch.
#Person1#: Incredible!
#Person2#: It certainly is. The rest of the set is carried separately in your pocket and it's about the size of a packet of kingsize cigarettes.
#Person1#: And how does it work?
#Person2#: It has a liquid crystal display screen. The TV receiver and battery pack fit into your pocket, and they're connected by a cord to the watch.
#Person1#: Is there a headphone?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, that's plugged into the receiver as well.
#Person1#: Seems a bit complicated, that one, with all the wires and bits and pieces.
#Person2#: Yes, it does.
#Person1#: Any other Japanese models?
#Person2#: Yes, Casio-that's C-A-S-I-O. Their latest is a calculator-sized TV about one-third the bulk of the Watchman and with 1983 production figures of 2000 units a month.
#Person1#: I see.
#Person2#: And, according to a spokesman, they hope to match their calculator sales, which are about 25 million units per year.
#Person1#: Very impressive. And no doubt other Japanese companies will jump on the bandwagon.
#Person2#: Most likely.
#Person1#: Now, could you tell us about other countries making these tiny TVs?
#Person2#: Of course. From Sinclair in England there's one similar in size to the Casio, and their production levels were 1 million for 1983.
#Person1#: Obviously they're planning on backing a winner!
#Person2#: How right you are. A representative said they expect a mass-market response, not just a novelty item.
#Person1#: And just which market are the manufactures aiming at?
#Person2#: Mainly the commuters who spend hours going to and from work. These TVs will provide relief from the monotonous train and bus rides.
#Person1#: Well, thank you for keeping us in touch with this extremely popular gadget.
#Person2#: My pleasure, and happy viewing to all of you with those TVs.
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#Person1#'s interviewing #Person2#. #Person2# thinks tiny televisions are an expanding market and Japan now is dominating the market since the appearance of the Watchman in 1982. #Person2# introduces its size and weight and the sales of this model far outnumbered projections. It is said that the production levels were even higher when Sony launched the Watchman with a new model in 1983. Then #Person2# introduces Hattori that unveiled an even smaller TV and explains how it works to #Person1#. After that, #Person2# talks about Casio and their calculator-sized TVs with 1983 production figures of 2000 units a month. #Person2# tells that Sinclair in England also made the tiny TVs and the manufacture aim at providing relief to the commuters on their ways.
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train_3297
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#Person1#: And what time do you call this then?
#Person2#: look, I'm sorry, Mrs. Miller...
#Person1#: Ten o'clock is a fine time to roll into work, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, I know I'm a bit late, but...
#Person1#: A bit late! Listen to that! A bit late, he says.
#Person2#: Please, Mrs. Miller, my train...
#Person1#: Oh, don't tell me .... your train was late.
#Person2#: No, it wasn't, it...
#Person1#: Well, what's your excuse this time then, George?
#Person2#: The eight thirty train was cancelled so I had to wait for the next train.
#Person1#: Cancelled, was it?
#Person2#: Yes, they said it had engine trouble.
#Person1#: Well, that's rather strange. Harry got here all right. He didn't seem to have any problem with the eight thirty!
#Person2#: Oh...er... which machine shall I start on? This blue car, Mrs. Miller?
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#Person2# makes an excuse for being late that the eight-thirty train was canceled. Mrs. Miller sees through #Person1#'s lie and is very angry.
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train_3298
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#Person1#: Mr. Wilson, you said you saw the bus crash into the truck. Do you know what caused the accident?
#Person2#: I saw a boy riding his bicycle in the street. The bus driver tried to avoid biting him. He made a sudden turn and lost control the bus.
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Mr. Wilson tells #Person1# what he witnessed during the accident.
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train_3299
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#Person1#: Oh, hi, Linda. I'm glad I've caught you.
#Person2#: Hi, Chris.
#Person1#: I'm having a party this Saturday. I've just moved into a new flat. We're starting at about five thirty. Can you come?
#Person2#: I'd love to. Thank you very much.
#Person1#: Here's my new address.
#Person2#: Thanks. Church Street, Randwick.
#Person1#: Right. The party's at five thirty p.m.
#Person2#: I won't forget, and I'll be there in time.
#Person1#: See you then.
#Person2#: Bye.
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Chris invites Linda to the party and gives her the address. Linda will be there on time.
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train_3300
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#Person1#: Hey, do you want to go for a picnic in the park tomorrow afternoon?
#Person2#: I can't. I just started coaching a boys' football team. We have a game tomorrow.
#Person1#: Oh, that sounds fun. Maybe I can come see it.
#Person2#: Sure! The game starts at two, but we'll be there at 1:00 to prepare. It'll be at the football field beside the high school, across from the post office.
#Person1#: OK, great. I'll be there at 1:30, then. But why did you decide to coach a football team?
#Person2#: Well, I thought it might be a bad idea at first, because I was so busy at work. But then I thought, why not?
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#Person1# invites #Person2# to go for a picnic, but #Person2# refuses because #Person2# needs to coach a football team. #Person1# wants to see it and #Person2# agrees.
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train_3301
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#Person1#: Two more miles to go...we have an hour before school starts. Let's take our time. Do you want to stop and get a breakfast sandwich?
#Person2#: We decided to start walking to school for the exercise. We want to get fit. Why would we want to eat a fattening breakfast sandwich?
#Person1#: McDonald's has an egg muffin sandwich that has only 320 calories. What's wrong with that? I bet we walked off 320 calories already. After two more miles, we can probably walk off another 100 calories.
#Person2#: I do need energy. I hardly ate dinner last night. My mom made leg of lamb, and it's definitely not my favorite. In fact, I think I'm going to become a vegetarian.
#Person1#: Good for you! I gave up meat a long time ago. Now, almost all of my meals are salads. Funny thing is, when I make my food, I also make food for my rabbit. We mostly eat the same things now.
#Person2#: My bird eats seeds and berries. We could probably share our meals, too!
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#Person1# wants to get a sandwich on their way to school, while #Person2# cannot understand because they aim at getting fit. #Person1# explains that the sandwich has only 320 calories. #Person2# agrees and they talk about their meals.
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train_3302
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#Person1#: When was the first computer built?
#Person2#: It was built in 1944.
#Person1#: Is it the same as the computers that we use now?
#Person2#: No, it was as large as a room and worked very slow.
#Person1#: But computers have become smaller, and worked faster now.
#Person2#: Yes. Most computers are as small as a TV set. Some can be made smaller than a book.
#Person1#: Why is a computer so useful?
#Person2#: It can keep much information and work very fast.
#Person1#: Then they can do a lot of work for us.
#Person2#: You are right. They have greatly changed our lives.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# the first computer was built in 1944 and it was larger and slower than the computer we use now.
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train_3303
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#Person1#: What will you do now? Propose to her.
#Person2#: Of course I won't chill out. Opportunity knocks only once.
#Person1#: You should strike while the iron is hot.
#Person2#: You're right. I will have a talk to her about that.
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#Person1# suggests #Person2# strike while the iron is hot and propose to her. #Person1# agrees.
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train_3304
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#Person1#: hello, do you remember me? I bought some vases from you yesterday.
#Person2#: yes, you sent them to New York, right?
#Person1#: that's right. I thought I'd come back to buy some more souvenirs.
#Person2#: what did you in mind?
#Person1#: well, first, I'd like to buy a few postcards. My sister used to always send a postcard to herself whenever she went anywhere. I want to do that, too.
#Person2#: we have plenty of postcards to choose from here. The same designs can be found on these posters.
#Person1#: posters are difficut to travel with. I think I'll just buy the postcards. I heard that you might also have some of the masks that are made in Venice.
#Person2#: yes, we do. They're on the wall behind you.
#Person1#: how much do they cost?
#Person2#: the prices are clearly marked on the back of each mask. Would you like me to get one down for you to look at?
#Person1#: yes, I think I'd like the green mask in the middle.
#Person2#: here you go.
#Person1#: I'll take it, I'd also like to buy some chocolate.
#Person2#: are you looking for some homemade chocolate as a gift.
#Person1#: yes, it's my girlfriend's birthday today and she loves chocolate.
#Person2#: we've got plenty to choose from here.
#Person1#: they look delicious. I think she'll be pleased.
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#Person1# comes back to #Person2#'s shop where #Person1# bought vases yesterday to buy more souvenirs. #Person2# assists #Person1# to choose a few postcards for #Person1#'s sister, some masks made in Venice and some chocolate for #Person1#'s girlfriend.
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train_3305
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#Person1#: Excuse me. Is anyone sitting here?
#Person2#: No, nobody.
#Person1#: You don't mind if I smoke, do you?
#Person2#: Well, to be frank, yes, I do.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry. But this isn't a no-smoker, is it? I mean would you mind if I smoke here?
#Person2#: Actually it is. Perhaps you haven't noticed the sign.
#Person1#: Sign? What's sign?
#Person2#: There, on the window.
#Person1#: Oh, sorry. I didn't notice it. Sorry.
#Person2#: That's all right.
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#Person1# wants to smoke but #Person2# reminds #Person1# that smoking is not allowed here.
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train_3306
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#Person1#: Honey, I'll be right back!
#Person2#: Where are you going?
#Person1#: I told you already! I'm going to get my nails done.
#Person2#: Again? You just went last week! You spend more time at the nail salon than you do here at home! Honestly, why do you need a manicure every week?
#Person1#: Well, first of all, I like to pamper myself, and my nails look great. You should come with me!
#Person2#: Why? I don't want to have nail polish or anything like that!
#Person1#: They don't only paint my nails! The manicurist will remove my cuticles, file my nails, and apply at least nails coats of nail polish!
#Person2#: Yeah, sounds like something I should definitely do.
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#Person1# is going to get #Person1#'s nail done and explains why #Person1# needs a manicure every week. #Person2# thinks #Person2# should do too.
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train_3307
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#Person1#: Hi, Li Ming. You look upset. What's the matter?
#Person2#: There will be a parents' meeting in our class this Saturday and I am worried about it.
#Person1#: Why? We can leave school earlier that day.
#Person2#: I didn't do well in last exams. If my father knows it, he will beat me up.
#Person1#: I can't believe it. My parents never beat me.
#Person2#: You know that my father is irritable.
#Person1#: You can ask the teacher for help.
#Person2#: Good idea.
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Li Ming tells #Person1# he's worried that his father will beat him because he failed the exams. #Person1# suggests asking the teacher for help.
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train_3308
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#Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm looking for a job as a clerk typist in English.
#Person1#: I'm Mary Kelly. May I ask your name?
#Person2#: My name is Zhuang Lingyu. How are you, Miss Kelly?
#Person1#: I'm glad to meet you, Mr. Zhuang. Sit down, please.
#Person2#: Thank you, Miss Kelly.
#Person1#: What are your qualifications for being a clerk typist?
#Person2#: I can type 120 words a minute and I take shorthand at 80 words a minute.
#Person1#: Would you be willing to take a typing and shorthand test?
#Person2#: Yes, I would.
#Person1#: Your typing and stenography are pretty good. Would you be interested in applying for the job?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to give it a try.
#Person1#: All right. You need to have an interview with our manager, Mr. McBride. Let's go to his office.
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Mr. Zhuang wants to find a job as a clerk typist. After Mr. Zhuang shows his qualifications and takes a test, Mary thinks he's good enough to have an interview with the manager.
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train_3309
|
#Person1#: Excuse me, I am Sunlin. I am here about your advertisement for a tourist guide. Are there still any vacancies?
#Person2#: Yes. One more is needed.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm so lucky. I want to apply for it.
#Person2#: But do you have any experience like that?
#Person1#: Yes. I have been a guide for two years.
#Person2#: OK. Then I want to ask you some questions about the tourist guide. If there wasan accident, for example a tourist falls ill, what would you do?
#Person1#: I think I will call the office to send someone to meet us, and escort that person to the nearest hospital without interrupting our trip.
#Person2#: If one of them forgot a camera in a restaurant, would you let the tourist bus go back?
#Person1#: No. In fact, prior to their boarding the bus and their getting off the bus, I will make an announcement to remind them that they should check their belongings.
#Person2#: Well, it seems that you have all the practical experience to handle these cases. I am very glad to welcome you into our company.
#Person1#: Thank you. It's my honor.
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Sunlin asks #Person2# whether there're vacancies of tourist guides. #Person2# says yes and asks Sunlin two practical questions. Sunlin shows great experience to handle the cases, so #Person2# welcomes Sunlin into their company.
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train_3310
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#Person1#: Just smell that, will you? Cool, isn't it?
#Person2#: Uhm, I think it'll be great.
#Person1#: Better than that popcorn we made when we burnt the pan. Do you remember? Mom made us promise never to make it at home again.
#Person2#: She didn't need to. It was seriously bad. We'll just have to remember to get this pizza out.
#Person1#: Yeah, in the 15 minutes it'll be ready.
#Person2#: Yes, what do you think we should have for dessert? I fancy some cakes.
#Person1#: Let's make one!
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#Person1# and #Person2# are making pizza and they will make a cake for dessert.
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train_3311
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#Person1#: Thank you, Janet Jackson for accepting our interview invitation.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: You are a real popstar. I can't wait for your unbreakable world tour that will kick off in Vancouver on August thirty first.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm looking forward to it myself. I've been away for a while and I have so much new music to share.
#Person1#: Your new single No Sleep came out last Monday. And it is bound to be your biggest hit ever.
#Person2#: I'm so glad my fans have responded so well to my return, but don't forget I've been up to more than just that.
#Person1#: Yes, you also have been doing some design work with Paul Raps in New York.
#Person2#: Yeah, we're coming out with a diamond jewelry line. The Janet Jackson, unbreakable diamonds collection.
#Person1#: Hey, I saw the heart shaped necklace he wore at the BET awards in Los Angeles on Friday.
#Person2#: Oh, yes. I had to wear my favorite piece for the show.
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#Person1#'s interviewing Jackson. They talk about Jackson's world tour that will kick off in Vancouver, the new single coming last Monday and some design work with Paul Raps in New York.
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train_3312
|
#Person1#: Doctor Richardson. When did you began to have the idea of helping aids patients?
#Person2#: Frankly speaking, I didn't have any sort of idea of what I would do at all when I left high school at the age of 16. Then I found a simple job in a small medical lab. Back then I never dreamed that one day I would help discover a medison that would save thousands of lives.
#Person1#: Then what caused your great change?
#Person2#: I loved lab work, so I went back to school at night and worked at the lab during the day. After 12 years, I had my PhD, then I went to work at a medical company where I began research on a medicine to treat aids patients. For me a drug saves more than life. It can save a family.
#Person1#: I couldn't agree with you more there.
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Doctor Richardson tells #Person1# when he began to have the idea of helping aids patients. What caused his great change was that his interest in lab work made him get a PhD and then began research on medicine.
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train_3313
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#Person1#: Hi, Mark. Haven't seen you for ages. How are you doing?
#Person2#: Can't complain. I'm busy with my experiments in the lab, but after work I often play some sports.
#Person1#: Like what?
#Person2#: Like tennis, running and golf.
#Person1#: Golf? That's my favorite game. How often do you play it, Mark?
#Person2#: I usually play about once a month. What about you, Alice?
#Person1#: I play every Sunday.
#Person2#: Where do you go?
#Person1#: The Country Club. Do you know it?
#Person2#: Yes, I was there once. You're going to play next Sunday, I suppose.
#Person1#: Certainly. Listen, why don't you come with me?
#Person2#: I'd love to.
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Alice meets with Mark and asks his recent situation. After knowing Mark also plays golf, Alice invites Mark to come with her.
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train_3314
|
#Person1#: Paul, let's talk about your work experience in South America. What took you there? Was it to improve your Spanish?
#Person2#: Well, I just wanted to find out more about the way people lived there. My spoken Spanish was already pretty good. In fact, I ended up teaching English there.
#Person1#: I see, how did you do that?
#Person2#: I found an agency that ran volunteer projects. Construction was a choice. Then there was tourism, which I actually chose to do. And then there was work with local farmers, otherwise known as agriculture.
#Person1#: It sounds like a good chance to experience a different kind of life.
#Person2#: Yes, but it was hard for me to be accepted at first. However, when people became more comfortable with me. We really connected with each other in a meaningful way.
#Person1#: That's wonderful. What did you think of the food there?
#Person2#: It was simple. But there was always plenty to eat.
#Person1#: Well, I look forward to hearing more.
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Paul tells #Person1# he wanted to find out the way people lived in South America so he went there. He talks about his work experience, life and food in South America.
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train_3315
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#Person1#: Well, how do you feel now?
#Person2#: A bit cold and my headaches terribly. I must have knocked it on the windscreen when my car went into the tree.
#Person1#: Well, you've got a cut on your head. You were lucky that you had fastened your safety belt. Otherwise, you could have been killed or hurt badly.
#Person2#: I won't have to stay in hospital, will I?
#Person1#: No. I think you'll be well enough to go home. Nothing serious. The nurse will dress your wound and then you'd better lie down and rest for half an hour at least. We'll give you this medison for the wound and some painkilling pills.
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#Person2# feels cold and terrible headaches after the car went into the tree. #Person1# tells #Person2# there's nothing serious and to have a rest.
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train_3316
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#Person1#: How many people are coming to the party, Nelly?
#Person2#: Well, I invited 18, but only 11 are coming now.
#Person1#: What are you going to cook?
#Person2#: We're having fish with lemon sauce, then ice cream made with apples from the garden and coffee afterwards.
#Person1#: Sounds delicious. Have you got some good music?
#Person2#: My CD player isn't working, but my tape recorder is OK. Oh, Jenny is going to bring her guitar.
#Person1#: What present have you bought, Emma? It's her birthday, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, she's turning 21. She wanted a camera, but I didn't have enough money. So I've got her a video about football. She plays for the college team now.
#Person1#: Well, I'm sure it will be a great evening.
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#Person1# and Nelly are preparing for the party. Nelly provides food and drink and Jenny'll bring her guitar. Nelly'll give Emma a video about football as a birthday present.
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train_3317
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#Person1#: Hi, Sam. Would you like to come for Indian food with us next Friday?
#Person2#: Sure. I love Indian food. Who else is coming?
#Person1#: Jane, Susan, Pete and 2 colleagues of mine.
#Person2#: I have no plans for Friday, so Indian food would be great. Which restaurant do you have in mind?
#Person1#: Susan suggested the one on main street. She says it is very good.
#Person2#: Which one is that?
#Person1#: You know, the one just on the corner with Oxford Street. There is a large drug store next door.
#Person2#: Oh, yes. I know which one you mean. I have never been there, but I looked at their menu once and it did look good.
#Person1#: OK then. I think we will all meet outside.
#Person2#: What time?
#Person1#: At 8:00 o'clock. I will make the reservation.
#Person2#: That's good. See you on Friday.
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#Person1# invites Sam to eat Indian food next Friday. #Person1# tells that Susan recommended the restaurant on Main Street. #Person1# will make the reservation.
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train_3318
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#Person1#: I've come about your wools. According to our market survey, wools are likely to find a ready market in our country.
#Person2#: Wonderful! We can meet your requirements and the offer is ready for you. Here it is. The unit price is USD 15.00 per kilogram.
#Person1#: Do you quote CIF or FOB?
#Person2#: It's FOB Shanghai.
#Person1#: Could you quote the price of CIF Hamburg?
#Person2#: Certainly, that's easy. We will work out our CIF offer this evening. Could you come again tomorrow, say, at 10 AM?
#Person1#: Okay, see you tomorrow!
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#Person1# wants to accept #Person2#'s offer of wools and requests to quote the price of CIF Hamburg. #Person2# agrees.
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#Person1#: Next, please. May I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Hello, yes, I ' d like to open a bank account.
#Person1#: Certainly, I can can help you with that. What type of account would you like to open? A chequing or a savings account?
#Person2#: What What features do they offer?
#Person1#: Well, if you just take a look here, see, with our chequing account, you can have unlimited daily transactions for a small monthly fee, and our savings account has a higher interest rate, but you must carry a minimum balance of $ 10, 000 dollars.
#Person2#: I see, well, I think I ' m more interested in a chequing account. I like to have easy access to my money.
#Person1#: Alright, then, with this chequing account you ' ll be issued a debit card and a cheque book. Will you require overdraft protection? There is an extra fee for that.
#Person2#: No, that won ' t be necessary.
#Person1#: In that case, I ' ll get you to fill out this paperwork. I ' ll need your social insurance number, and two pieces of government ID. If you could just sign here, and here, and here. we ' ll be all set. Would you like to make a deposit today?
#Person2#: Yes, I ' d like to deposit one billion dollars.
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#Person2# opens a chequing account with #Person1#'s assistance because he wants to have easy access to his money. He would like to deposit one billion dollars today.
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#Person1#: John, I was looking through some magazines for ideas about where we might go on vacation this year.
#Person2#: I've already told my buddy, Mark, that I am going hunting with him in Alaska.
#Person1#: You can't be serious!
#Person2#: Hey, I've always gone hunting or fishing on vacation. I am sorry that bothers you.
#Person1#: After a year together, I thought it pretty safe to assume that we would automatically spend our vacation together.
#Person2#: Says who? I don't think that is necessarily the case.
#Person1#: You know, now that I think about it, I really don't have much more to say to you at all!
#Person2#: Whatever you say!
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#Person1# gets angry because John is going hunting with his friend in Alaska instead of spending the vacation with her, but John doesn't care.
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#Person1#: Look, Jim. That man just fell down over there.
#Person2#: We'd better see if he is ok.
#Person1#: Sir, sir, are you all right, sir?
#Person2#: He is not answering. You'd better check his pulse and breathing.
#Person1#: Oh, no. He is not breathing and there's no pulse. Call 911.
#Person2#: Hello? Yes, someone has passed out at Dongle Ave. and 2nd street. He isn't breathing and doesn't have a pulse. Yes, my friend is performing CPR. Ok, thank you. They are sending an ambulance. Here, let me help.
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#Person1# and Jim find an unconscious man. #Person1# is performing CPR and Jim calls 911.
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#Person1#: Excuse me. I'd like to apply for an immigrant visa.
#Person2#: Under which category do you intend to apply?
#Person1#: Oh, my son is an American citizen. We want to live together in the future.
#Person2#: So that's the Family Reunification.
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#Person2# helps #Person1# apply for an immigrant visa for Family Reunification.
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train_3323
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#Person1#: Would you like to see our new shirts?
#Person2#: Sorry, but I'm not really interested in those things.
#Person1#: But they're very nice, you know.
#Person2#: Really.
#Person1#: And not expensive either.
#Person2#: Oh, I don't care about that.
#Person1#: Everybody is buying them.
#Person2#: Are they?
#Person1#: Yes, they're very fashionable, you see.
#Person2#: I'm afraid I'm not interested in fashion.
#Person1#: I see.
#Person2#: But thank you very much all the same.
#Person1#: Sorry, I couldn't help you.
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#Person1# tries to sell the new shirts to #Person2# but #Person2# isn't interested at all.
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#Person1#: Is there a lot of oil and coal in your country?
#Person2#: There is some, but my country is not amongst the leading producers. The oil and coal deposits are in the north of my country. Your country is a big oil producer, isn't it?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. My country is famous for having that natural resources. We also have a lot of natural gas.
#Person2#: We have some too. Do you have a lot of coal?
#Person1#: No coal has been discovered in my country, but there may be undiscovered deposits. We don't have many metal deposits.
#Person2#: There are a few in my country. We have deposit of gold, but they are very small.
#Person1#: When I traveled around your country, I bought some jewellery made from gold from your country. The jewellery told me that there are few gold mines in your country. The gold was found in mountain steams.
#Person2#: That's right. A few people go panning for gold in rivers.
#Person1#: You have many trees in your country. That's another natural resources.
#Person2#: It's a natural resources that we hardly use. Government policy is to conserve those forests.
#Person1#: I see. That's probably a good idea. Too many forest are being destroyed.
#Person2#: Is your country's environment being damaged by the oil industry?
#Person1#: We have some inspections, but it is very hard to avoid pollution when extracting oil. There has been some damage, but it is under control.
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#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the natural sources of their own country. #Person1#'s country has lots of oil, natural gas, and trees. #Person2#'s country has some coal and gold.
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#Person1#: I'm going over to the gym. I want to do some running.
#Person2#: Why don't you run outside?
#Person1#: Are you kidding? Do you know how cold it is today?
#Person2#: Yeah, I suppose. I guess it isn't healthy to run in this weather.
#Person1#: No, it's not. Not at all. I'd probably freeze my lungs.
#Person2#: Wait for me a minute. I'll go over to the gym too.
#Person1#: You?
#Person2#: Yes, why not? Just let me get my gym clothes together.
#Person1#: I didn't know you could exercise.
#Person2#: What do you mean by that? Everyone can exercise!
#Person1#: Yeah, I know. But you? I always thought you were only good at lifting beer bottles to your mouth.
#Person2#: No, not at all. I was on the swimming team in high school. And I'd like to do some weight training. They have decent equipment at that gym.
#Person1#: You're going to lift weights? Hah!
#Person2#: Are you laughing at me?
#Person1#: I'm sorry. I just can't imagine you lifting weights.
#Person2#: Maybe not. But I want to start. I need to get in shape. I feel these past couple months that my energy is low.
#Person1#: It's true. If a person doesn't exercise, they get sluggish. That's why I keep running. Even in the winter.
#Person2#: So I need to do something too.
#Person1#: But lifting weights isn't the best thing. You should do some kind of aerobic exercise.
#Person2#: I know. But I want to start today with a little weight lifting. Then I'm going to buy a new swimming suit and goggles, and every other day I'm going to go swim laps in the pool. How does that sound?
#Person1#: It sounds like a good plan to me. I'm still. . . I mean. . .
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: I'm still just surprised you really want to do it. It doesn't seem to go with your character.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s going to run in the gym. #Person2# wants to join #Person1# to lift weights to get in shape. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# used to swim in high school and then makes an exercise plan. #Person1#'s surprised.
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#Person1#: Mary? Are you still there?
#Person2#: Yes. What do you want?
#Person1#: Did your bid win?
#Person2#: What do you care, dork?
#Person1#: Hey! I'm trying to be nice, and you still want to fight! Did you get the statue or not?
#Person2#: You mean fat boy?
#Person1#: Sorry. I take that back. I mean the copper Buddha you wanted.
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#Person1# inquires Mary about her bid. Mary is unfriendly to #Person1#.
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#Person1#: How are you tonight, sir?
#Person2#: Oh, not too bad. I'm just glad the weekend's finally here.
#Person1#: I know what you mean. What can I get for you?
#Person2#: Give me a screwdriver on the rocks.
#Person1#: One screwdriver, coming right up. ( He mixes the drink. ) Here you are, sir.
#Person2#: Thanks.
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#Person1# makes #Person2# a screwdriver at a bar.
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#Person1#: Excuse me, sir, Is this the road to the peace Store?
#Person2#: You could get there this way, but it'd be faster to go along the Wort Street.
#Person1#: Where's Wort Street, please?
#Person2#: Turn right at the third intersection, you'll see the street and then walk along the street to the south.
#Person1#: How far is it from the Wort Street?
#Person2#: Just walk for a few minutes, you'll find it.
#Person1#: Thank you very much.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# how to get to the Peace Store. #Person1# is grateful.
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#Person1#: Excuse me, sir. Is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to change some money, please.
#Person1#: All right. How much would you like to change?
#Person2#: Let me see. I think maybe 600 USD at least.
#Person1#: Pardon?
#Person2#: Six hundred US dollars.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, sir, after 7 th, July, we would not provide service to change money over 500 dollars a time.
#Person2#: But I am badly in need of the amount. Might I ask you to make an exception for me?
#Person1#: I'm afraid we cannot help you, sir, because that would be violating the regulations. I owe an apology for doing nothing about it.
#Person2#: It's just too bad. I have to leave it as it is, and thank you just the same.
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#Person2# wants to change at least 600 USD. #Person1# tells him it would be violating the regulations so #Person1# can't help him.
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#Person1#: Hi, taxi. Could you take me to the financial street, please
#Person2#: Pardon, where to, sir?
#Person1#: I want to go to the financial stree.
#Person2#: All right. Hop in, please.
#Person1#: Excuse me, how long does it take to get there?
#Person2#: It usually takes about half an hour.
#Person1#: Oh, does it really a long way to go.
#Person2#: Yes. Moreover, since the street is heavy with traffic this time of day. I'm not sure we can make it. By the way, are you pressed for the time?
#Person1#: No, I'm not. you can just drive slowly and carefully.
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: You are very skillful driver.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: By the way, is the fair the same for any distance?
#Person2#: No. It versa according to the distance, you can read from the meter.
#Person1#: Oh, I see.
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#Person1# takes a taxi to the financial street. #Person2# tells him it might take a long time because of the distance and the traffic, and the fair varies according to the distance.
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#Person1#: Good idea! I've heard that the Expo is doing pretty well now, and ads are seen everywhere in the country on all means of media, newspapers, TV, street signs, etc.
#Person2#: Yeah, it's the last world-wide horti-cultural exposition in the century, and one of the grand festivities of cross-century significance held by the China's tourism industry.
#Person1#: what's interesting to see there?
#Person2#: Oh, there's plenty. Flowers and plants from all over the world, of course. Besides, gardening techniques are demonstrated, modern facilities displayed, academic exchanges and seminars organized, and folk performances of different nations shown almost every day.
#Person1#: I visited the First International Flower Festival in the city last year, and was impressed with so many beautiful flowers!
#Person2#: Oh, can't compare with the Kunming Expo at all! The Kunming Expo covers an area of 218 hectares, and more than 9000 flower enterprises from over 100 countries and regions are invited to participate in the Expo.
#Person1#: It would be a rare occasion to be able to appreciate so many fine species of Chinese and foreign flowers fully blooming in one park!
#Person2#: Far more than that, I dare to say! Inland provinces and cities, Hong Kong and Macao, as well as many countries and regions in the world have an exhibition area of their own to display their unique flowers and plants. Each month there's a special day for a particular country or region, and folk performances are given. You will feel it a great pity if you missile Kunming Expo.
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#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the Expo. #Person2# tells #Person1# what's interesting to see there, introduces the Kunming Expo excitedly, and encourages #Person1# to see it.
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#Person1#: Kate, will you please make ten copies of this report?
#Person2#: I'd like to, but the photocopier is out of order.
#Person1#: Then use the xerox machine.
#Person2#: It broke down one year ago.
#Person1#: Oh, forget it then. Hey, I told you to put the files on the in tray, not on my desk.
#Person2#: The pile is over ten feet high. I am afraid it will fall all over and bury you underneath it if I put this file on top of it.
#Person1#: Very funny. What's wrong with you today? You are my secretary and you are not supposed to talk to me in that tone of voice. Do you know that?
#Person2#: What do you expect? I've been working for you for three years, and you've never given me a holiday. I don't feel well today, because I have a terrible headache. I am not in the mood for being gentle and polite. If you can't stand it, it's your problem. I am not going to change, because I think it suits you best.
#Person1#: Keep your voice down, Kate. I know you've had a hard day today, but you should at least show some respect for me. If you really don't feel well, go home. There isn't much work today anyway.
#Person2#: I apologize for forgetting myself, but I do need some time off.
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#Person1# asks Kate to do some work, but Kate answers in a tone of impatience because she's having a headache and she never has a holiday. #Person1# gives her time off and Kate apologizes.
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train_3333
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#Person1#: Personal Finance Department, Lucie speaking, how may I help?
#Person2#: Hello there. I need some advice about personal finance. Could you help me please?
#Person1#: That's no problem. What exactly would you like to know?
#Person2#: Well, I've been very busy recently and I'm having trouble keeping up to date with everything, so I just wondered what exact service you offer.
#Person1#: We have a wonderful new service which provides a wide range of banking services, 24/7, wherever you are.
#Person2#: That sounds perfect and just what I'm looking for.
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#Person2# phones to ask for advice about personal finance. Lucie answers and tells #Person2# about their service.
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train_3334
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#Person1#: Hello?
#Person2#: Hi Steve. This is Mike. What are you doing?
#Person1#: Oh, hi. I was just watching TV.
#Person2#: There's nothing to watch right now.
#Person1#: I know. I was watching a re-run. I have nothing to do and I was bored.
#Person2#: Me too. Let's get together and do something.
#Person1#: I'd like to, but I have to meet my parents in an hour for dinner. How about tomorrow?
#Person2#: Yeah. Let's plan something tomorrow.
#Person1#: Did you hear the weather forecast for tomorrow?
#Person2#: I think it is going to be the same as today. Clear and sunny.
#Person1#: That's great. We can do something outdoors then.
#Person2#: Are there any special events going on tomorrow?
#Person1#: Yeah. I think there's a live outdoor concert by the river tomorrow.
#Person2#: Oh yeah. I heard about that too. Let's go check it out.
#Person1#: Do you know what time it starts?
#Person2#: It starts at one PM.
#Person1#: Let's meet for lunch at eleven thirty and afterwards, we can head over there.
#Person2#: Perfect. I'll see you in front of the apartment at eleven thirty.
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Mike phones Steve and they both feel bored. They check the weather and plan to go to a live outdoor concert by the river tomorrow.
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train_3335
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#Person1#: Do you like traveling, Kathy?
#Person2#: I like traveling for pleasure to get places for vacation for instance. But I don't like traveling to work, waiting for buses, or. . .
#Person1#: Or getting stuck in traffic jams when you're driving.
#Person2#: Exactly.
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Kathy tells #Person1# she likes traveling for pleasure but not for work.
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train_3336
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#Person1#: Well Mr. Black, I appreciate your interest in our company, but I doubt you can do this job properly.
#Person2#: I'm sure I can do it well. I'Ve always wanted to be the best in whatever I did. Give me a chance.
#Person1#: I wish I could. But you even don't have a B. A, so I'm sorry to say there's no chance.
#Person2#: You're questioning my ability? I tell ya, I can make it! I'll talk to your boss.
#Person1#: Mr. Black, I don't think my boss will talk to you. It's a Chinaman's chance.
#Person2#: You think so? Let's take a chance!
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#Person1# tells Mr.Black he isn't qualified for the job. Mr.Black feels insulted and angry.
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train_3337
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#Person1#: Hello, sir. What can we do for you today?
#Person2#: I'd like a trim.
#Person1#: Would you like your hair washed as well?
#Person2#: No, thanks.
#Person1#: Okay, have a seat over here. How do you want it cut?
#Person2#: Cut it short in the front, but leave it long in the back. Leave just a little over the ears.
#Person1#: All right.
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#Person2# would like #Person1# to give #Person2#'s hair a trim.
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train_3338
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#Person1#: I had a great time on the last date.
#Person2#: Me, too.
#Person1#: What will you up to this weekend?
#Person2#: Nothing.
#Person1#: would you like to go to skating? I was thinking of going out to the - - Saturday. It's great up there. Would you like to go with me?
#Person2#: I'd love to, but I don't care for skating very much.
#Person1#: Ok, there is a bunch of going bowling on Sunday. Would you like to go?
#Person2#: I like bowling, but I prefer to be along with you.
#Person1#: Would you like to dancing tonight?
#Person2#: I don't feel like going out tonight, I am way too tired. I miss you, sweetheart.
#Person1#: I miss you too. Tell me where you like to do the next day.
#Person2#: How about the seaside?
#Person1#: Anything you say, honey.
#Person2#: Are you busy on the 24th?
#Person1#: 24th? I have time. But I can't wait that long, I'm dying to see you. Let's make another time.
#Person2#: Ok.
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#Person1# and #Person2# had a great time on the last date and they are planning another date.
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train_3339
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#Person1#: Good afternoon, what can I do for you today?
#Person2#: I'd like to get some details about a Personal Housing Loan, please.
#Person1#: That's no problem. We have many different ways to go about getting a mortgage and all with terms to suit you.
#Person2#: You see, I've just got married and we are looking at getting on the property ladder with our first home.
#Person1#: Well, congratulations! It's lovely being a newly wed, but also so much pressure. Could you tell me what kind of property you are looking for?
#Person2#: Yes, just a simple apartment, nothing too big.
#Person1#: Yes, I see. There are just the two of you at the moment. Please take a look through this brochure ; it's especially for first-time-buyers. I think it'll be very helpful.
#Person2#: That's great, exactly what I need to know. Thanks.
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#Person2# consults #Person1# about a Personal Housing Loan. #Person2# just got married and wants a simple apartment so #Person1# suggests a brochure.
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train_3340
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#Person1#: Good morning, Miss. Are there boat tickets to Miami on the first of September
#Person2#: Yes, there are. What cabin would you like?
#Person1#: I'd like the first-class cabin for two. What's the fare?
#Person2#: It is 150 dollars each.
#Person1#: How long is the boat time-table effective?
#Person2#: The boat time-table is effective from the first of August till the first of November
#Person1#: I want to know what port does our ship stop at?
#Person2#: The ship will stop at New York.
#Person1#: How long will the trip take from here to New York?
#Person2#: It will take 5 days.
#Person1#: Thank you.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# about the information about the boat tickets to Miami on the first of September.
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#Person1#: This position requires a high level of English ability. How is your spoken and written English?
#Person2#: I have learned English for 10 years, and I have passed College English test level 4 and 6.
#Person1#: What other foreign languages do you speak?
#Person2#: I have taught myself Japanese in college, and I can carry on simple conversations in Japanese.
#Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: I have a driver's license, and two years of driving experience.
#Person1#: What special skills do you have?
#Person2#: I am very familiar with Windows operating system.
#Person1#: Have you got any special training in programming?
#Person2#: No, but I have taken elective courses in computer in college.
#Person1#: Do you have a good psychological resilience?
#Person2#: I think I can work well under pressure.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s working ability, special skills, and psychological resilience.
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#Person1#: Have you been registered yet, sir?
#Person2#: No, I haven't been registered.
#Person1#: Are you a medical or surgical case?
#Person2#: I'm a medical case.
#Person1#: Do you have your medical history sheet with you?
#Person2#: Yes, here you are.
#Person1#: Please fill in this admission card. Well, how long do you expect to stay in the hospital?
#Person2#: The doctor told me to stay about one month.
#Person1#: But there're no beds available now. Two patients will be discharged this afternoon, so you'll have to wait until then.
#Person2#: Well, when they leave the hospital, give me a call and I'll come back.
#Person1#: Certainly. See you in the afternoon.
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#Person2# applies to stay in the hospital but there're no beds available. #Person2# requests #Person1# to call him when the bed's available.
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#Person1#: Hi, Ben! Where are you going now?
#Person2#: I am going to the cinema.
#Person1#: What is on today?
#Person2#: Cats and Dogs.
#Person1#: I saw it yesterday. It tells a story about a fight between cats and dogs.
#Person2#: Sounds interesting.
#Person1#: Yes. In fact, it is wonderful. All the actors in the film are real dogs and cats, not cartoons. By the way, what time is it?
#Person2#: It is 3:15.
#Person1#: I have got to leave now because I have got to visit my aunt in the hospital.
#Person2#: See you later.
#Person1#: See you.
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Ben's going to the cinema to watch Cats and Dogs. #Person1# tells him the movie's wonderful.
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train_3344
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#Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: Good evening, Sir. Is this Mr. Charles Philips?
#Person1#: Yes, it is.
#Person2#: Well, Mr. Phillips. This evening, I'm calling to offer you a special discount on ...
#Person1#: Ah, no, let me guess. You want to sell a subscription to the newspaper or a great deal on airfare to Hawaii, right? [Well, ...]. Or, you want to offer me an unbelievable bargain on flamenco dance lessons.
#Person2#: No, no, actually ... Mr. Jones. [Huh?] Oh, sorry. That was the last guy. [Ah, great.] Uh, we want to offer you a free trial membership to our sports club downtown at the introductory price of $39.95 ...
#Person1#: Thirty-nine ninety-five?!? I thought you said free! Uh, listen. I'm not interested.
#Person2#: Well, it includes unlimited access to all our facilities, including the gym, weight room, racketball courts, and swimming pool.
#Person1#: Again, I'm not interested. I have my own fitness program I do around the house anyway.
#Person2#: Well, this is a once-in-a-lifetime deal.
#Person1#: Nah. Like I said, I'll pass this time. And please put me on your 'don't call' list.
#Person2#: Okay. It'll take between four and six months before your name will be removed from our database. [Months?!?] You might be called by another representative during that time.
#Person1#: Ah, man. Ah, great.
#Person2#: Have a nice evening, Mr. Williams.
#Person1#: Ah, man.
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#Person2# phones to offer Mr. Charles Philips a free trial membership to their sports club. Mr. Charles Philips refuses the offer and asks #Person2# to put him on the 'don't call' list, but it could take months.
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#Person1#: What's your trouble, young man?
#Person2#: I've got a bad headache, and my nose is running.
#Person1#: Let's take your temperature. It's a little bit high. Open your mouth and say Ah.
#Person2#: Ah.
#Person1#: You've got a cold. I'll prescribe some medicine for you, and you need an injection, and plenty of water and sleep as well. Take two tablets of each of these before every meal.
#Person2#: Ok. Thanks.
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#Person2# isn't feeling well. #Person1# check him, prescribes medicine, and offers suggestions.
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train_3346
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#Person1#: Where were you this morning, Julie? Mom and I were going to take you to school.
#Person2#: Oh, thanks, Dad. I thought you saw my note. I took the bus early in the morning.
#Person1#: An early bus? I thought you were a night person.
#Person2#: We had band practice. We're playing at the game next month, and I was excited. But now...
#Person1#: Uh-oh. What happened?
#Person2#: It's the uniforms. I saw them, and now I'm sorry I ever started playing the flute.
#Person1#: Ugly? I'm sure you'd look great in anything, Julie.
#Person2#: It's not that. They're made out of wool. Wool! In August!
#Person1#: Dear Lord! You'll all get way too hot.
#Person2#: Well, it's worse for the saxophone players.
#Person1#: I guess the drummers have the same problem.
#Person2#: Yes. They complained, but the school doesn't have money to buy new clothes for us.
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Julie tells her dad she took an early bus to school this morning to have band practice, then she complains about the uniforms they're going to wear.
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#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm looking for a gift for a Japanese family here that I'm going to stay with. What do you recommend?
#Person1#: Pen sets are always a good gift.
#Person2#: Isn't that too small? You know... I'm here to learn Japanese in a college for a whole year. I think it's a long time and it'll be a great trouble to the family, so I'll...
#Person1#: Well, I see... But we Japanese consider it important to respect each other, rather than give expensive gifts.
#Person2#: Yes, all right, let's see pen sets. There's sets with a pen and a pencil, and bigger sets with four pens.
#Person1#: Don't give a set of four pens to your Japanese friend. In fact, don't give four of anything.
#Person2#: Why is that?
#Person1#: The Japanese word 'four' sounds like the word for 'death'. It means bad luck.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot. In that case, I'll take the single pen and pencil set.
#Person1#: Good choice. These sets make very good gifts. After all, pens write in any language.
#Person2#: Right.
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#Person2# wants to buy a gift for a Japanese family. #Person1# suggests pen sets and tells #Person2# not to give four of anything. #Person2# decides to take the single pen and pencil set.
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train_3348
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#Person1#: I'm sorry. I'm late.
#Person2#: That's all right. John. My house is not that easy to find. But you know you wouldn't have gotten lost if you had a smart car.
#Person1#: A smart car? What's that?
#Person2#: I just read a magazine article about some new technology that can make a car smart. One device is a computerized map display and an artificial voice. You just enter the address for where you want to go and the voice will tell you how to get there,street by street.
#Person1#: Hey, that's just like my brother. He never gets lost and he's always telling me the best route. So what else will the smart cars be able to do?
#Person2#: Well, the article says there'll be a device with read-on warning systems that will warn drivers with a long signal if they're getting too close to other cars. And they will even put on brakes if the drivers don't.
#Person1#: Tell me, Shelly. Will these cars be smart enough to fill themselves up with gas?
#Person2#: Not by now. Why do you ask?
#Person1#: I'm not late because I got lost. I'm late because I ran out of gas on the way over there.
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John apologizes for being late. Shelly thinks it's because he got lost finding her house and begins to talk about smart cars which can give directions. John tells Shelly he's late because the gas ran out.
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train_3349
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#Person1#: Please sit down. Let's see. You're Mr. Brown, is that right?
#Person2#: Right. I'll graduate from college next June.
#Person1#: Have you ever done any work in this field?
#Person2#: No, never. We did some practice work in class.
#Person1#: You seem to be doing well at college. What kind of pay do you hope to get?
#Person2#: From what I've read, it seems that the pay at the beginning would, be around $12,000 a year.
#Person1#: Here we would start at $10,500 for the first year of training. Then you would get $15,000. After that it would depend on how well you work.
#Person2#: That sounds fair enough. What about other things, like vacation?
#Person1#: Those are all explained in this paper. You can take it along and look at it at home.
#Person2#: Do you really think I can get a job here? I really hope that I can work here. But I guess I'll just have to go home and wait.
#Person1#: Well, I'm talking to three people today and four tomorrow. The company will be hiring two people. You'll hear sometime next month. Good luck and thanks for coming today.
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#Person1# interviews Mr.Brown who'll graduate from college next June. #Person1# asks about his work experience and tells him the benefits of the job. Mr.Brown is anxious about getting the job.
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train_3350
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#Person1#: Hello, Michelle. How are you feeling today?
#Person2#: Hi, Dr. Frank. I am not feeling very well. That is why I made an appointment with you.
#Person1#: I am sorry to hear that. What seems to be the trouble?
#Person2#: My head has been hurting a lot lately. I never used to feel like this.
#Person1#: When does it hurt the most?
#Person2#: Usually, I feel fine. It only hurts when I am in class. My head starts hurting when I try to copy notes from the board. I tried sitting near the back of the room, but it doesn't help. In fact, it gets worse!
#Person1#: Well, it sounds like you might need glasses. You should get your eyes checked. It should not take too long.
#Person2#: Thank you, doctor. I appreciate your help.
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Michelle made an appointment with Dr. Frank because her head has been hurt a lot lately. Dr. Frank asks about the symptoms and suggests an eye check.
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train_3351
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#Person1#: Is that you, Dave? Oh, my gosh! The backstabber who left us to work for the evil WebTracker!
#Person2#: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Hi, Mary. How are you?
#Person1#: I'm filthy rich! Haven't you heard about the MicroPower deal?
#Person2#: Yeah, I guess I did. They're going to buy InfoKing?
#Person1#: That's right. For seventy-five million. So how are you?
#Person2#: I'm getting by OK. I heard MicroPower was going to make Zina president of their new InfoKing Internet division.
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Dave and Mary haven't seen each other for a long time. They ask each other about their work.
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train_3352
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#Person1#: Hey, Jane. . . are you familiar with our company's insurance policies?
#Person2#: Umm. . . . I think so. What's up?
#Person1#: I've never really paid attention to the fine print of our insurance policies. . . but it looks like I'm going to need to make a claim.
#Person2#: Really? Are you OK?
#Person1#: I have a slipped disc in my lower back and the doctor says surgery is probably the best option. Does our worker insurance cover this kind of thing?
#Person2#: If the injury is workplace related I'm sure it's completely covered.
#Person1#: Hummm. . . I think I'll have to talk to the doctor again about that. Anyway. . . now that I'm going to have to make some claims, I think I'd better try and understand how the system works. Would you mind breaking it down for me?
#Person2#: Sure. Basically we have two insurance policies for employees. . . workman's compensation and medical insurance. The company pays the premiums for workman's compensation, and for a significant part of the medical coverage, but you pay part of that premium, too.
#Person1#: That's the charge for insurance I see on my pay slip each month, right?
#Person2#: Yep. Every country in the world has a different system, but here we buy insurance from a private provider. So workman's compensation is if I slip and break my arm while working in the office or on the job, right?
#Person1#: That's right. The company pays for all your medical bills and there is also some financial compensation if you have to take days off to see doctors or spend time recuperating.
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#Person1# consults Jane about their company's insurance policies because he needs back surgery and will have to make some claims. Then Jane introduces the policies in detail.
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train_3353
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#Person1#: Mom, I'm starving.
#Person2#: Here are some biscuits. Why are you back so early today?
#Person1#: My teacher had a sudden stomachache, so the class was cut shot. You?
#Person2#: Me what?
#Person1#: You are cooking at least two hours earlier than the usual.
#Person2#: It's not for us.
#Person1#: Then it's for Dad, isn't it? It's so unfair!
#Person2#: Don't be a smarty-pants. It's for Grandma Wang.
#Person1#: What was that again?
#Person2#: It's for Grandma Wang. She is sick and her only daughter went abroad weeks ago. So she needs our help.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, I didn't know that. But I wanna help.
#Person2#: Umm, let me think for a moment. We can meet her together after I finish cooking.
#Person1#: I'll get knee to knee with her.
#Person2#: Good boy. I can only imagine how happy she will be to see you.
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#Person1# comes home early to find his mother's cooking earlier than usual. His mother tells him it's for Grandma Wang who is sick and alone. #Person1#'ll also help.
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train_3354
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#Person1#: Hi, Sara, what are you reading?
#Person2#: Hi, John, I am trying to find a carpenter.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: Well, I want to build a deck in my back yard.
#Person1#: What for?
#Person2#: So I can have a special place to hang out with friends, and also do some barbecuing on weekends.
#Person1#: That sounds cool. Do you mind if I recommend myself for the job?
#Person2#: You? Do you have a carpenter's license?
#Person1#: Yes, of course. But I only freelance on weekends with my uncle.
#Person2#: Wow! That's cool. So, let me give you some details about the deck I want.
#Person1#: Please go ahead, I am listening.
#Person2#: I'd like my deck to be at the same level as the back door.
#Person1#: Is your back door higher than the ground level?
#Person2#: Yes, the back door is about four or five steps higher than the ground.
#Person1#: Okay, then you need a deck with a guardrail.
#Person2#: I don't like things to be fancy.
#Person1#: Don't worry. I will build your deck with a simple but classic look.
#Person2#: Hmm, that's good. Can you use cedar or redwood to build it?
#Person1#: Cedar is a good choice.
#Person2#: Well, let's take the measurements right now.
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Sara tells John she's trying to find a carpenter to build a deck in her backyard and John recommends himself. Then they discuss the details about the deck.
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train_3355
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#Person1#: Will you help me take these things to the car?
#Person2#: OK, which car do you want me to put them in?
#Person1#: Bring them to my wife's car.
#Person2#: Which one is hers?
#Person1#: The blue SUV in front of the Honda.
#Person2#: What should I take first?
#Person1#: That chair over there, but please be careful with it. It was a gift from my mother-in-law.
#Person2#: Don't worry, I won't drop it. Wow, it's really heavy. I don't think I can move it by myself.
#Person1#: Let me help you with that. I don't want you to hurt your back.
#Person2#: Where are you taking all this stuff?
#Person1#: Didn't I tell you? We're moving to Florida?
#Person2#: You're moving now? I knew you were moving, but I thought you said you were moving next month.
#Person1#: Yes, that's true, but my wife found a new apartment on the Internet the other day and she wants to move right away.
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#Person1# asks #Person2# to help him take the luggage to the car because he and his wife are moving to Florida now.
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train_3356
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#Person1#: Hey, check out this new game I bought today.
#Person2#: Wow! It's a trivia game all about the Academy Awards.
#Person1#: I know you love the Oscars. This game has some great questions about all types of movies.
#Person2#: Does it have questions about foreign language films? There's hardly any American films worth watching.
#Person1#: Yes. In fact, one of the categories is on foreign language films.
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#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the new trivia game #Person1# bought today.
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train_3357
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#Person1#: What's up? You don't look too good.
#Person2#: Yeah, my head hurts, that's all. I've been in physics class all day. It's killer!
#Person1#: I liked physics. It's all math, really, arcs, curves, velocity, cool stuff.
#Person2#: Yeah, yeah, but today's lesson was all about the creation of the universe.
#Person1#: A physics class about the creation of the universe? That's some pretty unscientific language there. Sounds more religous to me.
#Person2#: It's all religion. Take the theory of the Big Bang. How is it possible that all of the stuff in the universe comes from an explosion? That's no better than Atlas carrying the globe on his back or African myths about turtles and stuff.
#Person1#: Turtles? Whatever. . . Look, all that's required for the creation of matter an imbalance of particles and anti-particles. At least, that's what the math says.
#Person2#: Math, shmath. What's the evidence?
#Person1#: There is evidence! You know Edwin Hubble? He's the guy who in the early twentieth century was the first scientist to measure the drift of matter in the universe, thus advancing notions of an expanding universe. What would it be expanding from? Well, the Big Bang. . . DUH!
#Person2#: Anyway, it's just a theory. Why do people go around touting theories? Where's the scientific rigor in that?
#Person1#: Dude, don't equivocate. A theory only becomes a theory after withstanding rigorous testing. You slept through class, didn't you?
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#Person2# complains to #Person1# about today's physics class, which was about the creation of the universe, then they talk about the theory of Big Bang.
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train_3358
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#Person1#: Emily, I heard you took a trip to San Diego.
#Person2#: Yes, my son Jim was admitted by San Diego University. So I drove him there and visited the city with my husband and daughter.
#Person1#: What did you do there?
#Person2#: Well, we were only there for 3 days, so we didn't do too many things. On the first day, we looked around San Diego University and then dropped into the local hospital to visit a local boy. I had read about him in a newspaper. He's suffering from cancer, but he's very brave. At night we walked around the city.
#Person1#: Did you take any pictures?
#Person2#: Yes, my husband bought a new iPhone 7 plus for my son. And he is really a good photographer. I stored some in my phone. Do you want to look at a few?
#Person1#: Sure. I love looking at photos.
#Person2#: This one is of my husband and me on the beach and this was taken in a museum before we left. The boy next to my husband is Jim.
#Person1#: Your son looks as handsome as your husband.
#Person2#: They do look very similar.
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Emily tells #Person1# about her trip to San Diego with her family and what they did there. Then she shares some pictures with #Person1#.
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