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train_3659
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#Person1#: I want to buy a gift for my father. Will you go with me to choose one for him?
#Person2#: Sure. Is it your father's birthday?
#Person1#: Don't you know? Tomorrow is Father's Day.
#Person2#: Oh! How could I forget such an important holiday?
#Person1#: You also need to choose a gift for your father, right?
#Person2#: Yes, let's go.
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#Person1# and #Person2# shop gifts for their father.
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train_3660
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#Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: I'm returning a book.
#Person1#: Do you need anything else?
#Person2#: I also need to check out this video.
#Person1#: This is all you want to check out?
#Person2#: Just the video.
#Person1#: I'm going to need your library card.
#Person2#: I have it right here.
#Person1#: You'll need to take care of the video.
#Person2#: I will.
#Person1#: We will fine you if you damage it.
#Person2#: I get it. Thank you.
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#Person2# returns a book and checks out a video with #Person1#'s assistance.
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train_3661
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#Person1#: Hey, Mary, can you cut that out?
#Person2#: Cut what out? what are you talking about? I'm not doing anything.
#Person1#: The tapping of your pen on your desk. It's driving me crazy.
#Person2#: Fine! By the way would you mind not slurping your coffee every time you have a cup!
#Person1#: I don't slurp my coffee. And plus, how can you hear it when you're shouting into your phone all the time?
#Person2#: You've got to be kidding me! You're complaining about me talking on the phone when you go out for a cigarette break ten times a day to shoot the breeze?
#Person1#: Look, we have a lot of accumulated anger from working in these conditions, and it's probably okay to let off steam once in a while. But, it's probably not a good idea to keep it up I'm willing to forgive and forget and if you are.
#Person2#: Fine. Let's call a truce. I'll try to more considerate and to keep the noise down.
#Person1#: Yeah, I'll try to do the same. So, I was wondering you wanna go out to dinner Friday night?
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#Person1# and Mary squabble over each other's annoying habits. Then they both calm down and promise to be more considerate. #Person1# invites Mary to go out for dinner on Friday night.
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train_3662
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#Person1#: We can go to the cinema or say at home watching TV, what's it to be?
#Person2#: As far as I'm concerned, staying at home is more comfortable than going to the movies.
#Person1#: Thanks, dear. I feel so tired after a whole day's work.
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#Person2# and #Person1# prefer staying at home than going to the cinema.
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train_3663
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#Person1#: Julia, why have you prepared a candlelight dinner? Anything special to celebrate? Did you get a promotion?
#Person2#: Honey, don't tell me that you forgot our anniversary, did you?
#Person1#: Oh, my dear, how can I forget such an important day? I was just kidding. Look at this box.
#Person2#: What's in it?
#Person1#: Have a guess.
#Person2#: A necklace?
#Person1#: No.
#Person2#: I have no idea.
#Person1#: Open it now.
#Person2#: Oh, my god. A diamond brooch. It's so beautiful. You're so kind to me, A. Thank you!
#Person1#: You're welcome, honey. I hope we will celebrate our golden wedding anniversary in future.
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Julia has prepared a candlelight dinner for the anniversary. #Person1# sends her a diamond brooch as a present. Julia's happy.
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train_3664
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#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, would you like to tell me what's playing for tonight?
#Person1#: Sure. There is a folk concert tonight.
#Person2#: Are there any good seats left?
#Person1#: Sorry. There are only some seats in the back.
#Person2#: Well, what time does it begin?
#Person1#: It begins at 7 p. m. .
#Person2#: OK. I see.
#Person1#: How many tickets do you want?
#Person2#: Just two.
#Person1#: OK. Fifty yuan for each.
#Person2#: Here is the money.
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#Person1# buys two tickets of a folk concert from #Person2#. The seats are in the back.
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train_3665
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#Person1#: Excuse me. Can you tell me how to find some books on social science?
#Person2#: Sure. You see all these little drawers here and all the way around the walls?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: These drawers contain cards describing every book in our library. Together they constitute the library's ' card catalog '. You can see that each drawer runs from one part of the alphabet to another. Fox example, this drawer goes from SCA to SCM.
#Person1#: So if I'm looking for a look called A History of Western Society, I'd just look under'A'.
#Person2#: No. You'd look under'W'. The articles'a'and'the'don't count in our alphabetization, and cards are generally omitted for extremely common words and phrases such as'history of', 'introduction to', 'story of'and so forth.
#Person1#: What if I don't know the title of the book?
#Person2#: Well, you can look under the author's name.
#Person1#: Could you give me an example?
#Person2#: Suppose you want to find a book by your professor, William Smith. You'd look under SMITH and then WILLIAM. Since that's very common name, you may have to go through several'William Smith'until you come to the one who wrote book on the subject you are interested in.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# how to find some books on social science from the drawers by the title of the book or the name of the author.
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train_3666
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#Person1#: So, what do you think? How do you like New York?
#Person2#: I'm having a great time. I love it. I'm glad we came.
#Person1#: Yeah. I really like the stores and the shopping.
#Person2#: I love the museums, too.
#Person1#: But the traffic is pretty bad.
#Person2#: Yeah. I hate all this traffic. It's really noisy.
#Person1#: Listen, it's almost dinnertime. There are lots of restaurant around here. What do you want to try? Italian? Greek? Japanese? Thai?
#Person2#: I can't stand making decisions. You choose!
#Person1#: OK. Let's go American. Where's the nearest McDonald's?
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#Person1# and #Person2# discuss how they feel about New York. Then they decide to go to McDonald's.
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train_3667
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#Person1#: Shall I take a photo of you?
#Person2#: Could you? Thank you.
#Person1#: You're welcome. What brings you to China?
#Person2#: I'm actually here on business.
#Person1#: I see and what do you do for a living?
#Person2#: I'm an IT salesman.
#Person1#: That sounds like a good job.
#Person2#: It's very interesting actually.
#Person1#: Ok, well enjoy the rest of your stay here.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. Bye.
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#Person1# takes a photo of #Person2#. #Person1# wonders what brings #Person2# to China.
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train_3668
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#Person1#: I think we should home school our children when we decide to have kids.
#Person2#: What? Why?
#Person1#: Well, our public schools here are not very good and private school are just too expensive. I have been reading up on home schooling and it has a lot of advantages.
#Person2#: Like what? I think that by doing something like that we would be isolating our children from social interaction.
#Person1#: Well, first of all, I would be able to teach them everything they learn in school in a more relaxed and fun way. I also think that having a one-on-one class is much better since you can focus more on his or her strengths or weaknesses.
#Person2#: I think neither your parents or mine would agree to such an idea.
#Person1#: I will bring it up over Sunday brunch.
#Person2#: Good luck with that!
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#Person1# considers home schooling their children in the future. #Person2# thinks it will isolate their children from society. #Person1# will negotiate it with their parents over Sunday brunch.
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train_3669
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#Person1#: Hi, did you call for an exterminator?
#Person2#: Yes! Thank goodness you're here. These bugs are driving us crazy!
#Person1#: What sort of pest are we dealing with?
#Person2#: We just bought this house and it is infected with just about everything. We have termites in the wood, cockroaches all over the place, and last night I saw a huge rat out in the backyard!
#Person1#: Well, there's nothing we can't handle. I'll spray the floorboards and walls to get rid of the cockroaches, but the termites will be harder to get rid of. We will have to cover the entire house and fumigate it.
#Person2#: No problem, just get rid of the bugs! Wait a moment, but if we cover the entire house, where can we stay?
#Person1#: Unfortunately that means you will have to find a place to stay for the next three days.
#Person2#: Okay, it's fine.'
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#Person2# called an exterminator to get rid of bugs. #Person1# will handle the bugs and asks #Person2# to leave the house for the next three days.
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train_3670
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#Person1#: I really need to find a bus that goes by PCC.
#Person2#: Where do you need to catch this bus at?
#Person1#: All the way up on Las Flores Drive and Fair Oaks.
#Person2#: I can tell you what bus to catch, but you have to walk a little bit.
#Person1#: Walking isn't a problem for me.
#Person2#: The 267 stops at Altadena Drive and Fair Oaks.
#Person1#: Which direction do I want?
#Person2#: Get on the bus heading west.
#Person1#: Do you know where I get off at?
#Person2#: Del Mar and Hill.
#Person1#: Thanks for letting me know, home-girl.
#Person2#: No problem.
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#Person1# needs to go to PCC. #Person2# suggests #Person1# takes 267 from Altadena Drive and Fair Oaks to Del mar and Hill.
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train_3671
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#Person1#: Lisa wins the first prize in the English speech contest of her college.
#Person2#: Really? That's really wonderful. I'm so happy for her.
#Person1#: But I always feel disappointed. I have many problems with English learning.
#Person2#: Honey, cheer up.
#Person1#: I feel confused about the grammars.
#Person2#: I'm sure you'll do fine if you try your best.
#Person1#: And my writing is not good. I feel so frustrated.
#Person2#: Be confident, and never give up.
#Person1#: I know that, mom. But sometimes I'm just sad.
#Person2#: Keep your chin up. Remember? Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.
#Person1#: Yes, mom. You are right. Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. I will keep going.
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#Person1# tells mom Lisa wins the first prize in the English speech contest, but #Person1# has problems with English. #Person1#'s mom encourages #Person1#.
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train_3672
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#Person1#: How may I help you?
#Person2#: There's a problem with my check.
#Person1#: What problem?
#Person2#: My check for $ 100 bounced.
#Person1#: Are you sure you have $ 100 in your checking account?
#Person2#: I thought I did.
#Person1#: I'll check for you.
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
#Person1#: It looks like you only have $ 57 left in your account.
#Person2#: That can't be right!
#Person1#: That's what my computer is showing.
#Person2#: All right. Thank you very much.
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#Person2#'s check for $ 100 bounced. #Person1# notices there's only $ 57 left in #Person2#'s account.
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train_3673
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#Person1#: Could you tell me where the cereal is?
#Person2#: If you go to the breakfast aisle, you'll find the cereal there.
#Person1#: What aisle is that?
#Person2#: You'll find it by the oatmeal and breakfast bars.
#Person1#: I know where that is at.
#Person2#: Is there anything else you need help finding?
#Person1#: Could you point me toward the dishwashing detergent?
#Person2#: That's over by the paper towels and toilet paper.
#Person1#: I didn't even think about that.
#Person2#: That's where it is.
#Person1#: Thank you so much for helping me.
#Person2#: Let me know if you need anything else.
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#Person2# helps #Person1# find where the cereal and the dishwashing detergent are respectively.
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train_3674
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#Person1#: I am wondering if you have a room with twin bed.
#Person2#: Yes, we have one and it faces the beautiful sea.
#Person1#: That's wonderful. I want to stay for 2 days.
#Person2#: OK, we will make it ready for you.
#Person1#: Thank you.
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#Person1# books a room for two days from #Person2#.
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train_3675
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#Person1#: How do you like the food?
#Person2#: It tastes really great. Did you cook it?
#Person1#: Yes. I made it this afternoon. Would you like some more?
#Person2#: OK, just a little though. I'm really full.
#Person1#: Oh. Would you like some soup instead?
#Person2#: What kind is it?
#Person1#: Tomato and rice. Have you had that before?
#Person2#: No. This is my first time. How does it taste?
#Person1#: It's good, try it. What do you think?
#Person2#: Wow. It is good. Did you make that also?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: You're a really good cook.
#Person1#: Thanks, next time I'll make chicken soup for us.
#Person2#: That sounds good. Did you study cooking in school?
#Person1#: No, I learned by myself. I have a good cook book that I read when I have time.
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#Person2# admires the food cooked by #Person1#. Then #Person2# serves #Person1# some soup. #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# was self-taught in cooking.
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train_3676
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#Person1#: Excuse me. Do you know how to get to the mall?
#Person2#: Sure, I used to work there. Go straight for about a mile, then turn left at the light. The mall will be on the right.
#Person1#: Do you know the address?
#Person2#: Yes, the address is 541 Main street.
#Person1#: Can you write it down for me please?
#Person2#: No problem.
#Person1#: Is it faster if I take Highland avenue?
#Person2#: No, that way is longer. There are more stop lights on that street.
#Person1#: I think you're right. Thank you.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# how to get the mall efficiently and writes down the address.
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train_3677
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#Person1#: Guess what, Gilly? I won both bids.
#Person2#: Good for you. Did you use Paypal?
#Person1#: Yeah. It was so easy and super-fast, once I figured it out.
#Person2#: That's the beauty of it, and the danger.
#Person1#: I should get the items within a week. But in the meantime I'm bidding on a digital video camera.
#Person2#: How much?
#Person1#: Thirty U. S. dollars. . . and it's only been used for six months.
#Person2#: Mmmm, sounds like risky business. Good luck.
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#Person1# won two bids and is bidding on another item. Gilly thinks it's risky.
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train_3678
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#Person1#: How do you think the transport system in our city could be improved?
#Person2#: I think that the public transport system could be made simpler. I never know where the bus routes actually go. The routes seem to twist and turn rather than going roughly in a straight line.
#Person1#: I think we just need to build more roads. Then there would be more space for cars to drive and we'd have fewer traffic jams.
#Person2#: If we built more roads, people would just fill them with cars again. I think we should discourage people from using their cars.
#Person1#: How would you do that?
#Person2#: I think we should do a few things at once. Improving public transport would encourage people to use that. If we also charge people to use their cars in the city centre, they won't use their cars as much.
#Person1#: I don't know. I think it's unfair to make drivers pay more money. They already pay a lot of tax-petrol tax, for example.
#Person2#: I think that they should pay more tax. Look at the damage they cause to the environment and people's health by discharging all those exhaust fumes.
#Person1#: The air would certainly be cleaner if there were fewer cars being used in the city. The problem is that people will see it as reducing their freedom. It will be unpopular.
#Person2#: That's a good point. Car owners will probably be against it, but people who use public transport will be in favor of it.
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#Person2# thinks the public transport system in their city could be made simpler and #Person1# thinks more roads should be built. #Person2# thinks people using cars should pay more since the environment is polluted, while #Person1# disagrees as people will see it as reducing their freedom.
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train_3679
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#Person1#: Have you obtained any certificate of technical qualifications or license?
#Person2#: Yes, I have received an Engineer's Qualification Certificate and a driver's license.
#Person1#: How many years have you had the driver's license?
#Person2#: I have two years driving experience.
#Person1#: That's good. What special skills do you have, can you tell me?
#Person2#: I have experience in computer operation, proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
#Person1#: What computer languages have you learned?
#Person2#: Visual C + +, C and Delphi.
#Person1#: Have you gotten any special training in programming?
#Person2#: No, but I have database programming experience and network knowledge.
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#Person1# asks #Person2# about any certificate of technical qualifications, special skills, and special training in programming #Person2# has obtained or got.
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train_3680
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#Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I am looking for a coat.
#Person1#: Do you have any style in your mind?
#Person2#: I have no idea.
#Person1#: I recommend you this one. It's a very popular kind of coat-the most recent thing.
#Person2#: Well, it's good in style, but I am afraid it doesn't wash well.
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#Person2# is looking for a coat and dislikes the one #Person1# recommends.
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train_3681
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#Person1#: Hey Joe, what are you doing in this department store?
#Person2#: Hi, Rita, I'm just looking for a pair of shoes. I won't be here for long.
#Person1#: Why not? When I go shoe shopping, I have so many options for sneakers that I spend a while looking at all of the choices.
#Person2#: That's my problem. I don't have a lot of options.
#Person1#: So how do you usually go about buying shoes, then?
#Person2#: Well, first of all, I can only go to certain stores that can guarantee me a large selection.
#Person1#: Well, you're in the right store. If they don't have it, no one will.
#Person2#: After that I choose something from one of the few brands that I know will fit me. I prefer white, so I ask them to bring me a pair of white sneakers in my size. Since I'm usually only given one or two pairs of shoes that meet my qualifications, it makes it a very easy choice.
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Rita meets Joe at a department store. Joe tells Rita he doesn't have many options for shoes. Rita talks about how she usually goes about buying shoes.
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train_3682
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#Person1#: Hi! It's me again!
#Person2#: Hi! What's up?
#Person1#: Well, since I talked to you about an hour ago, I've found that I won't be able to go bowling with you as we had planned. Something important has just come up.
#Person2#: Oh?
#Person1#: Yes. My boss is insisting that I work this afternoon, and there's nothing I can do about it. I hope you understand.
#Person2#: Of course I do. Let's plan on going bowling some other time.
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#Person1# cannot go to bowling this afternoon because of work. #Person2# plans on going some other time.
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train_3683
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#Person1#: Hello, Jane.
#Person2#: Hi, Harry. Did you have a good summer holiday?
#Person1#: Sure. I went for my holiday on my uncle's farm.
#Person2#: Really? What interesting things did you do there?
#Person1#: I helped get in some rice, take care of the fruit garden and drive the tractor.
#Person2#: Drive a tractor?
#Person1#: Yes. It was easy to learn. Did you go away for your holiday, Jane?
#Person2#: Oh, no. I just stayed at home. My mother has been in hospital. I had to look after her and help do some cooking and washing at home.
#Person1#: I'm sorry. Oh, it's late. I must be off now. Bye bye.
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Harry and Jane talk about their summer holiday. Harry went to his uncle's farm while Jane stayed at home.
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train_3684
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#Person1#: Well, Bob, what a surprise! It's nice to see you again!
#Person2#: Hello Ann! How long has it been? Wasn't it a year ago Christmas, the last time we saw each other?
#Person1#: You know, I think you're right. How's your wife?
#Person2#: Oh, she's fine.
#Person1#: Is she learning to play the piano? It seems to me I remember something about that.
#Person2#: Oh, she's given that up.
#Person1#: What's she doing these days?
#Person2#: She's all excited about country music. She's going to a night school on Mondays and Thursdays, She's learning to play the guitar. But last year she learned to sing. I think she just enjoys going to school. Next say hello to Mrs. James for me, will you?
#Person1#: How nice for her! Oh, I'm sorry. I must be off. But say hello to Mrs. James for me, will you?
#Person2#: Sure, I will, and remember me to your husband, Good-bye!
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Ann meets Bob unexpectedly who she hasn't met for a year. Bob tells Ann his wife's learning to play the guitar at a night school.
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train_3685
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#Person1#: Sally, come downstairs, please. Look at this job advertisement.
#Person2#: (from a distance) I'm coming. Walt a moment. (nearer) Eric, I'm here. What's the matter?
#Person1#: Look, Sally. Here's a job advertisement. 'Start a new life with Exco Exports Ltd. as personal assistant to our managing director!' Perhaps it's the job you want.
#Person2#: Personal assistant to the managing director? Yes, it is! Eric, would you like to read it for me?
#Person1#: It's my pleasure! Now, listen--'We will give the right person $ 3,500 pa for a 45-hour week, free training, the chance to join a pension scheme, 3 weeks' holiday per year and a company car! Canteen facilities are also available.'
#Person2#: It sounds not so good. Only $ 3,500 every year. I think the salary is fairly low. The working hours seem too long, you see, a 45-hour week. Oh, my dear! And the holidays are short too, only 3 weeks.
#Person1#: But you're interested in this type of job. Since you have no job now, you can treat it as one of your choices.
#Person2#: Hm, you are right. OK, I'll write down the address. Eric, please repeat it to me.
#Person1#: 'Box 4032, London'.
#Person2#: Good, the company's in London. I don't want to work out of this city.
#Person1#: Look, there is another point maybe you will be attracted by.
#Person2#: Yes. Ah, just now, auntie Jenny called me.
#Person1#: Really? What did she say?
#Person2#: She told me there's a job opening for a secretarial position in her company. She asked me to apply for it.
#Person1#: Sounds good. Would you like to try?
#Person2#: I am interested in the work, but you know, her company is in the city of Edinburgh. So I thanked her and wrote down the address only.
#Person1#: How kind she is!
#Person2#: Yes, she is very kind... Oh, she invited us to her villa to attend her birthday party this Saturday.
#Person1#: Sure we are going to attend it. But what present should we take? How about a bottle of wine, or...
#Person2#: Eric! Look, here's another job advertisement.
#Person1#: What is it?
#Person2#: Listen: 'Join one of the world's fastest growing companies: Exco Imports Lid.'
#Person1#: How about the work?
#Person2#: (go on) 'We are looking for a personal assistant to help our managing director.'
#Person1#: Another personal assistant to the managing director.
#Person2#: 'We can offer: $ 6,500 pa, 6 weeks' holiday, and a 35-hour week! And we have a supersocial club, too! Interested?' Yes! I am interested!
#Person1#: Where is the company?
#Person2#: 'Ring Carrie Jones on 01 734 6387 Now? It's in London. Oh, Eric, I am so happy. It's the right job I want.
#Person1#: It seems everything is wonderful.
#Person2#: That's right. I'll call the person now! (dialling sound) Good morning! Is that Ms. Carrie Jones? I am Sally Brown...
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Eric finds a job advertisement looking for a personal assistant to the managing director and tells Sally Brown about it. Sally thinks the payment is low and the working hours seem too long. Sally tells Eric auntie Jenny called her to ask Sally to apply for a secretarial position in her company and invite them to attend her birthday party. Her company is in the city of Edinburgh but Sally wants to work in London. Then they find another job advertisement which meets all Sally's expectations, so Sally phones the person immediately.
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train_3686
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#Person1#: Don't tell me you're studying for another exam!
#Person2#: That's exactly what I am doing.
#Person1#: What subject is it this time?
#Person2#: Biology, and it's going to be a hard one.
#Person1#: Don't you get tired of studying all the time?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. Sometimes I want to throw all of them right out of the window.
#Person1#: I don't know how you keep on with it. It's too hard to become a doctor.
#Person2#: Well, you study a lot too. It doesn't seem any easier to become an engineer.
#Person1#: But at least it doesn't take as long. I'll be out putting up the buildings while you're still a student here. By the way, can I help you with your study now?
#Person2#: Yes, please. You can read me all these words and see if I know what they mean.
#Person1#: I don't know if you'll remember all of them.
#Person2#: You have to learn just as many words as I do, and they're all technical words that I don't understand.
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#Person1#'s surprised that #Person2#'s studying for another exam. #Person1# thinks it's hard to become a doctor as it takes a long time. #Person1# helps #Person2# with #Person2#'s study.
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train_3687
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#Person1#: Dad. Can I go outside to play?
#Person2#: Well, did you get you Saturday's work done?
#Person1#: Ah, Dad. Do I have to?
#Person2#: Well, you know the rules. No playing until the work is done.
#Person1#: So, what is my work?
#Person2#: Well, first you have to clean the bathroom including the toilet. And don't forget to scrub the bathtub.
#Person1#: No, I want to do the family room.
#Person2#: Well, okay, but you have to vacuum the family room and the hall, and be sure to dust everything. Oh, and don't forget to wipe the walls and clean the baseboards. [Okay.] And after that. [Oh, no.] Next, sweep and mop the kitchen floor and be sure to polish the table in the living room.
#Person1#: Okay. Okay.
#Person2#: And make your bed and pick up all your toys and put them away. And ...
#Person1#: More?
#Person2#: Yeah. And then, how about going out for lunch and getting a big milk shake, but you probably don't want to do that.
#Person1#: No, No. I want to.
#Person2#: Okay. While you're doing your work, I'll be out in the yard raking leaves and pulling weeds.
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#Person1# wants to go outside to play. #Person2#, #Person1#'s dad, asks #Person1# to get the Saturday's housework done and then he'll take #Person1# out for lunch and get a big milkshake.
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train_3688
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#Person1#: That China-gown of Tang-Dynasty style is so beautiful. Would you show it to me, please?
#Person2#: Absolutely. Here it is.
#Person1#: Could I try it on?
#Person2#: Please do, the fitting-room is over there.
#Person1#: It feels a little tight around the waist. Do you have a bigger one?
#Person2#: I'm sorry. We don't have this color in your size. We have some green ones in your size. Would you please have a look at this green one?
#Person1#: OK. How much does it cost?
#Person2#: It's 486 yuan.
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#Person1# tries on a China-gown of Tang-Dynasty but it doesn't fit. #Person2# has green ones in #Person1#'s size instead.
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train_3689
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#Person1#: Oh, damn. There's another traffic jam on the highway.
#Person2#: How can there be a traffic jam on a 16-lane highway every day?
#Person1#: There are just too many people, and too many cars.
#Person2#: I wonder if there was an accident.
#Person1#: No, they just said it too many people were trying to get off at the Capitol exits.
#Person2#: Well, let's put on some music. We're going to be stuck in this for a while.
#Person1#: All right, what do you want to listen to?
#Person2#: How about some Beatles?
#Person1#: Yeah, all right.
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#Person1# and #Person2# are stuck in a traffic jam on the highway. They start to play some music.
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train_3690
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#Person1#: Jacob, are you interested in helping me out and going on a blind date with a friend of mine?
#Person2#: That depends. What does she look like?
#Person1#: Well, she's got a beautiful face and long curly red hair.
#Person2#: How tall is she?
#Person1#: She's fairly tall, maybe 2 inches taller than me.
#Person2#: Is she chubby?
#Person1#: Not at all. She's actually very athletic.
#Person2#: It sounds like she's pretty good-looking. Does she wear glasses?
#Person1#: No, but she does wear contact lenses.
#Person2#: How's her skin?
#Person1#: She's got a gorgeous complexion with a few freckles on her nose.
#Person2#: Does she have any piercings or tattoos?
#Person1#: I think she has her ears pierced and she definitely has a few tattoos
#Person2#: What's the tattoo on her foot like?
#Person1#: It's a butterfly- everyone in her family has one.
#Person2#: Even her mom?
#Person1#: Yes, even her mom.
#Person2#: What's her personality like?
#Person1#: She's a lot like me.
#Person2#: So there is something wrong with her! It was beginning to sound like she was too good to be true!
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#Person1# asks Jacob to help out and go on a blind date with a friend of #Person1#. #Person1# tells Jacob about her appearance and personality. Jacob thinks she's too good to be true.
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train_3691
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#Person1#: Don't worry. I'm sure you'll do better next time.
#Person2#: I didn't realize it was so difficult though I know I'm always too nervous in such competition.
#Person1#: It doesn't matter. Forget it.
#Person2#: I don't think I performed well.
#Person1#: Oh! That's much hetter than I did.
#Person2#: Can you tell me how to improve myself?
#Person1#: There's no secret at all. The only thing for you to do is to practice more. You will succeed.
#Person2#: Thank you for your encouragement.
#Person1#: It's a pleasure. Come on. I'm on your side.
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#Person2# doesn't think #Person2# did well in a competition. #Person1# encourages #Person2# to practice more.
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train_3692
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#Person1#: Hello, Jill.
#Person2#: Tom, You're back, come in please. How are you?
#Person1#: Fine, only a little tired.
#Person2#: You'll recover after a good night's sleep.
#Person1#: Thank you very much for looking after my house in my absence.
#Person2#: That's all right. Would you have a cup of coffee?
#Person1#: Yes, Please. It's very kind of you.
#Person2#: Don't mention it.
#Person1#: The rooms are very tidy and the flowers grew very well. You are very helpful. I want to thank you for everything you've done for me.
#Person2#: It's my pleasure.
#Person1#: I bought you some books on literature, I don't know if you would like them.
#Person2#: Thank you. Thank you for the trouble you've taken.
#Person1#: Not at all.
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Tom comes back and thanks to Jill for looking after his house in his absence. Tom bought Jill some books on literature.
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train_3693
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#Person1#: Good morning, Jason. How did you sleep?
#Person2#: Pretty well, thanks. Still feeling the effects of jet lag a bit, but last night I got at lease six hours of rest.
#Person1#: Great! So, are you ready for a full day of shopping?
#Person2#: Yep. Let's do it. I'm pretty excited!
#Person1#: I know a place that should be perfect. It's called the China Friendship Shopping Center and it's pretty much like an American mall - except with more variety. You can even buy a live chicken there if you want.
#Person2#: Live chicken? Thanks, but no thanks. So. . . . tell me about bargaining. How can I do it like a local?
#Person1#: Well. I'll be honest and say you'll never be as good at bargaining as a local person. You're a foreigner and the sellers can see that. But. . . if you're smart, you can get bargains that are not too far away from the local price.
#Person2#: Cool! Teach me!
#Person1#: For starters, you want to do a lot of scouting first. You've got to know what things cost.
#Person2#: Someone told me to go to a convenience store and see how much a soft drink or a tube of toothpaste costs. The idea is that by comparing the prices of those items, you can figure out the relative prices of everything else.
#Person1#: That could be helpful. But when you go into a shopping center. . . prices become very flexible. You have to be able to read the market.
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Jason still feels the effects of jet lag but Jason tells #Person1# that he is ready for a full day of shopping. #Person1#'ll take Jason to the China Friendship Shopping Center. #Person1# teaches Jason the tricks about bargaining as a foreigner.
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train_3694
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#Person1#: Thank you for lending me the book.
#Person2#: Sure. But it's a very difficult one, you need to have a dictionary at your elbow.
#Person1#: But I'm not used to looking up every new word when I'm reading a novel. I only look up the most necessary ones.
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#Person2# lends a book to #Person1# and thinks reading this difficult book demands a dictionary.
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train_3695
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#Person1#: Next please! Hello sir, may I see your passport please?
#Person2#: Yes, here you go.
#Person1#: Will you be checking any bags today.
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to check three pieces.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, sir. Airline policy allows only two pieces of checked luggage, at twenty kilograms each, plus one piece of carry-on luggage. I will have to charge you extra for the additional suitcase.
#Person2#: What? Why! I am taking an intercontinental flight! I'm flying sixteen thousand kms! How am I supposed to only take two, twenty kilo bags? That's absurd!
#Person1#: I am sorry, sir, there's nothing I can do. You cannot board the flight with that large bag either. Carry-on bags must fit in the over-head compartment or under your seat. That bag is clearly too big.
#Person2#: Now I see. You charge next to nothing for an international ticket, but when it comes to charging for any other small thing, you charge an arm and a leg! So tell me, miss, how much will I have to pay for all of this.
#Person1#: Let's see. . . six hundred and twenty-five US dollars.
#Person2#: That's more than my round-trip ticket!
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#Person2# checks three pieces of luggage and #Person1# tells him only two pieces of checked luggage are allowed. #Person2# is angry about the extra charge of an additional suitcase and the cost is more than #Person2#'s round-trip ticket.
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train_3696
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#Person1#: John, my brother has taken part in the National College Entrance Examination and now he needs to fill in a form with the colleges he wants to go to. Do you have any experience?
#Person2#: I don't know much about it. Choosing colleges in the states is quite different from it in China.
#Person1#: What factors are usually taken into consideration when choosing colleges in the states?
#Person2#: First, I need to decide whether I choose a public college or a private one.
#Person1#: Is there any difference?
#Person2#: Of course, private colleges usually have good conditions in every aspect but the tuition is very high, so I applied for a public one which offered me scholarship. Actually, I'd like to choose 1 near my home so that I could go back home each weekend for a change. What about colleges in China?
#Person1#: It is very different. The public colleges in China have the best condition and high qualified teachers. Most students want to enter those universities, such as Qinghua University and Peking University. Compared with the public universities, the private colleges are not very popular among students in China.
#Person2#: Oh, it's very interesting and which one does your brother want to go to?
#Person1#: It's hard to say. Maybe he likes an overseas college. Your suggestion is very useful to me. Thanks a lot.
#Person2#: Not at all.
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#Person1# asks John for suggestions about filling in a form with the colleges #Person1#'s brother wants to go. John tells #Person1# they decide on a public college or a private one in the states. #Person1# tells John public colleges in China are better and #Person1#'s brother may like an overseas college.
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train_3697
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#Person1#: Did you talk to the Browns about their trip to China?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. They came back 3 days ago.
#Person1#: What did they say the weather was like?
#Person2#: They said it was very, very cold. They suggested we take some warm clothes.
#Person1#: Did they say something about the hotels there?
#Person2#: It seems they are excellent and not very expensive.
#Person1#: And, did they have any language problems there?
#Person2#: They told me only few people there speak English. But those working in the hotel do and they are very helpful and friendly.
#Person1#: Well, that's good. And did they buy much while they were in China?
#Person2#: Just some souvenirs. They said clothes were much more expensive than in the USA, but they told me you could get gold jewelry for very little.
#Person1#: I see.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# about the Browns' trip to China including the weather, the hotels, the language problems, and shopping.
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train_3698
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#Person1#: Hey James, how's the job search going?
#Person2#: Hi, Sharon. I had no idea. It would take so much time. It sure makes it difficult to prepare for final exams. How about you?
#Person1#: I was lucky. There seems to be a shortage of high school teachers now. I applied to 3 schools and each one offered me a position.
#Person2#: That's great. Which one did you like?
#Person1#: I haven't decided yet. Of course, it would be easiest for me to stay here in New York or go back home to Boston but I may go to California.
#Person2#: That would be a big move.
#Person1#: So tell me about your plans.
#Person2#: Well, I applied to 6 newspapers. Last week I had an interview with New York Times.
#Person1#: How did it go?
#Person2#: Not so well. I think they're looking for people with some experience.
#Person1#: Have you had any other interviews?
#Person2#: No, not yet. It seems that everyone wants to be a writer these days. There just aren't that many jobs out there.
#Person1#: That's too bad.
#Person2#: Yes, I had hoped to have a job lined up by graduation. That doesn't seem likely now.
#Person1#: What will you do if you can't find a job?
#Person2#: In that case, I'll begin working on a master's degree in the fall.
#Person1#: Good luck.
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Sharon is offered several positions as high school teachers. James applied to 6 newspapers and James' interview with the New York Times didn't go smoothly. James will begin working on a master's degree in the fall if he can't find a job.
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train_3699
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#Person1#: Dr. Andrew, how is my son now? Is he OK? Oh, no.
#Person2#: Calm down, Mrs. Robinson. The operations done in your son's condition is stable. He's going to be fine.
#Person1#: Oh, thank god.
#Person2#: It's lucky of your son that the robber missed stabbing his heart and the taxi drivers sent him here immediately.
#Person1#: Yeah. Can I go in now?
#Person2#: Not now, Mrs. Robinson. Your son is resting and we still need to do some tests in the next few hours.
#Person1#: But what am I supposed to do now?
#Person2#: Get some rest and be back here next morning. I should have more information for you by that time.
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Dr. Andrew tells Mrs. Robinson the operation done in her son's condition is stable and asks her to come back the next morning.
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train_3700
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#Person1#: Where do you want to go, Madam?
#Person2#: Saint Paul Hotel, please. It's a cold day. I'm freezing.
#Person1#: Come on in. Montreal is usually cold now, you know. It's often very snowy which makes the weather colder and it sometimes...
#Person2#: Well, it gets very hot in summer, doesn't it?
#Person1#: Not really. It gets warm in July and August. That's the best time to visit the city. Oh, here comes the snow.
#Person2#: It's snowing hard. By the way, how long does it take to reach the hotel do you think?
#Person1#: About half an hour if there is no traffic jam. Would you like to listen to some country music?
#Person2#: That's lovely.
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#Person1# gives #Person2# a ride to Saint Paul Hotel. They talk on the way and listen to some country music.
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train_3701
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#Person1#: Excuse me. Something is wrong with my bank card. Can you help me?
#Person2#: Yes. What's the problem?
#Person1#: Just a mistake with my name. It should be issued as Steven, but the card is under the name ' Steven '.
#Person2#: Oh, I am very sorry about that. It's our fault. I will arrange someone to correct it immediately.
#Person1#: OK, no problem. To err is human.
#Person2#: Anyway, we apologize for the inconvenience we have brought you. Please just wait for a moment, and it will be fixed.
#Person1#: Thank you very much.
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#Person2# helps Steven to correct a mistake with the name of his bank card.
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train_3702
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#Person1#: Tomorrow is my first day at work, what do you think I should be wearing?
#Person2#: Well, if you want to look professional, serious and more conservative, a blue dress, white shirt and not-too-high shoes would be the best choice. But sometimes, very formal clothes will keep you at a distance from your colleagues. It depends on the company ' s dress code.
#Person1#: Indeed, I found most of the employees dress casually when I went to the interview. Only the manager was in suit and tie and he just came back from a ceremony. It seems that their dress code is not that formal. Probably, I should put on car key and simple shirt.
#Person2#: Whatever you choose, make sure they are neat and clean.
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#Person2# offers #Person1# some suggestions on what to wear on #Person1#'s first day at work.
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train_3703
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#Person1#: Hi, George. I'm going to have a job interview next week. Could you give me some advice?
#Person2#: Sure. First of all, it ' s very important for you not to be late. Job interviewers usually don ' t think very highly of a candidate who arrives ten minutes after the appointed time, only to explain that he could not find the place or that there was heavy traffic.
#Person1#: Yeah, that's very important.
#Person2#: So you ' d better explore the place the day before and at the same time, look around to see what the employees are wearing. So the next day you will arrive early for the appointment.
#Person1#: I ' ll try my best to make a good impression on the interviewer.
#Person2#: That ' s right. You need to create a good image in a limited time, usually about 30 to 45 minutes.
#Person1#: It ' s always easier to say something than to do it.
#Person2#: It ' s not too difficult to make a good impression. For example, you should take care to appear well-groomed and modestly dressed. Avoid the extremes of a too elaborate or too casual style. This will put you on the same level as other applicants and make the interviewer consider more important qualifications.
#Person1#: But I love wearing T-shirts and jeans.
#Person2#: I advise you not to wear a too casual style when going to an interview. Informal clothes as well as torn jeans and dirty shoes convey the impression that you are not serious about the job, or that you may be casual about your work as you are about your clothes.
#Person1#: It ' s a pity that I cannot afford more expensive clothes.
#Person2#: You misunderstood me. Clothes which are too colorful or too expensive suggest that you do not understand what behavior is appropriate for the job, or that you are snobbish or frivolous.
#Person1#: I know what you mean. I ought to wear right clothes at the right time.
#Person2#: You got it. Only in this way can you gain the respect of the interviewer and his confidence in your judgement.
#Person1#: It seems that ' clothes make the man '.
#Person2#: It may not be true, but the first and lasting impression of you is determined by your clothes and behavior.
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George is giving #Person1# some advice for #Person1#'s job interview next week. He mentions several important things, such as punctuality, creation of a good image in a limited time, and dress code.
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train_3704
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#Person1#: Is there anything that you are interested in?
#Person2#: Yes. Is this your new product this year?
#Person1#: Yes. It's a prototype of our new product. It has got more advantages than the second did.
#Person2#: When is the product going to be on the market?
#Person1#: It will be released next month.
#Person2#: So soon? It seems to be in the early stages.
#Person1#: We have developed new technology about it. And the new product will be a pleasure to be hold.
#Person2#: Well, it's sounding good! I'm looking forward to that.
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#Person2#'s interested in a new product and #Person1# tells #Person2# the launch date.
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train_3705
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#Person1#: Good afternoon, is there a vacant room here?
#Person2#: We are practically full up, but I will see. What do you want, a single room or a double one?
#Person1#: A single room, preferably with a bath.
#Person2#: How long do you plan to stay?
#Person1#: For a week or so.
#Person2#: You can have a room on the second floor.
#Person1#: I hope it's quiet. I hate noise at night.
#Person2#: I think you will find it quiet. It faces the courtyard.
#Person1#: What is the rate, please?
#Person2#: The current rate is 50 dollars per night.
#Person1#: What services come with that?
#Person2#: A radio, a color television, a telephone and a major international newspaper delivered to your room everyday.
#Person1#: That sounds good. Well, do you give discount for a week or more?
#Person2#: Yes, we give 5 % discount for one week, 10 % for two weeks and more.
#Person1#: All right. I will take a room for a week.
#Person2#: Will you fill out this form, please? The bellboy will show you up to your room. Your luggage will be brought right up.
#Person1#: Can I get dinner here?
#Person2#: We do serve dinner.
#Person1#: I see.
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#Person1# wants a single room preferably with a bath for a week. #Person2# tells #Person1# the discount for one week is 5% and they serve dinner.
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train_3706
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#Person1#: Which film shall we see?
#Person2#: There is nothing good at the moment. Let's do something different. Would you like to go to a concert?
#Person1#: Yes, I'd love to. Here is a good one, Mozart and Beethoven. It's on the Festival Hall. Shall we go there?
#Person2#: Fine! Do you want anything to eat now?
#Person1#: No, I'm not hungry.
#Person2#: Well, let's go and have something to drink instead. I know a good place. It's a little expensive, but it's fun.
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#Person2# suggests going to a concert so #Person1# proposes going to the Festival Hall to watch Mozart and Beethoven. #Person2# then suggests going for a drink.
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train_3707
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#Person1#: I hear you and James are engaged at last.
#Person2#: Yes, we are.
#Person1#: When are you getting married?
#Person2#: In the spring.
#Person1#: Oh, lovely. Where's the wedding going to be?
#Person2#: Well. . we're not sure yet, probably in St. Albans.
#Person1#: Oh, yes, your parents live there, don't they?
#Person2#: Yes, that's right.
#Person1#: Where are you going to live after you're married?
#Person2#: We're going to buy a flat or a small house somewhere in South London.
#Person1#: Are you going to give up your job?
#Person2#: Yes, probably but I may look for another one when we're settled in.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2# and James' getting married and #Person2#'s plan after marriage.
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train_3708
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#Person1#: Do you like climbing?
#Person2#: Yes, I like it very much.
#Person1#: How about climbing up the Fragrant Mountain tomorrow?
#Person2#: Where is it?
#Person1#: It is located at the east foot of Western Mountain of Beijing, in a park with the same name. There are some huge stones within the mountain which look like the censer, so it is called'Fragrant Mountain'.
#Person2#: Have you visited it before?
#Person1#: Many times. Except climbing, there are many attractions worth visiting.
#Person2#: Like what?
#Person1#: It is the best season to view red leaves from the Mid-October to the first ten days of November. During the period, thousands of hectares of maples on the sloping field are so red that you would recognize them as fallen petals by mistake if looking from a further area. The bright red, pink, scarlet, and peach-puff leaves are distributed in different layout, with some green pines and cypresses dotted in between.
#Person2#: Sounds marvelous.
#Person1#: You can take a bird-eye view at the glorious picture when you arrive at the top of the mountain.
#Person2#: Great. I will prepare some clothes and food for the climbing.
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#Person1# proposes climbing up the Fragrant Mountain tomorrow and introduces it to #Person2#. #Person2# thinks it's great and will prepare some clothes and food.
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train_3709
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#Person1#: OK. I'll take your bet, as long as the winner gets to pick the movie. What about you, Nick?
#Person2#: Sure. Do you want to go first, Sally?
#Person1#: Why not! I rolled a five. The category is Best Pictures.
#Person2#: OK, here's your question What movie won the 1996 Oscar for Best Picture?
#Person1#: I know that, it's The English Patient. It was one of the only good American movies of the 90s.
#Person2#: Well, along with Jurassic Park! Nice going, you got the right answer.
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Sally takes Nick's bet and manages to answer Nick's question about the movie winning the 1996 Oscar for Best Picture.
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train_3710
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#Person1#: How were things in the Tokyo branch when you were there?
#Person2#: Good! They have expanded and are doing better than they were last quarter. It's nice to see some improvement for a change.
#Person1#: Do you see the trend continuing over the next few months?
#Person2#: Yes, especially with so many of our executives going back and forth from here to Japan. The only problem is, they may have trouble when they go to open up business here.
#Person1#: Why would you say that?
#Person2#: They aren't too familiar with doing business outside of Japan. There are a lot of cultural differences to account for.
#Person1#: I'll say! Sometimes they just do things really differently. But one thing I can say, they are really hospitable.
#Person2#: Have you ever been to Japan?
#Person1#: Sure! I just got back yesterday. I'm still suffering from jet lag.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# that the Tokyo branch #Person2# worked for has expanded and is doing better than before, but they have trouble doing business outside of Japan because of cultural differences.
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train_3711
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#Person1#: I like hitchhiking. will you go with me?
#Person2#: Oh, no. I don't think I'm in that good form.
#Person1#: It's a pity. Say, how about a place near enough?
#Person2#: To where exactly?
#Person1#: New England.
#Person2#: That's still too far for me.
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#Person1# invites #Person2# to go hitchhiking but #Person2# refuses.
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train_3712
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#Person1#: How's it going?
#Person2#: I'm in a good mood today, actually. How about you?
#Person1#: To be honest, I'm a bit fed up.
#Person2#: What's wrong?
#Person1#: There's a girl in my company that I really like but I always get shy when she is around.
#Person2#: I see! Do you want to ask her out?
#Person1#: Sure, but how?
#Person2#: You can ask her out for a drink after work.
#Person1#: But for what reasons? She doesn't even know who I am.
#Person2#: Then you've got a lot of homework to do. You need to get her notice first.
#Person1#: Easier said than done.
#Person2#: You can start by meeting her at the bus stop and saying hello to her.
#Person1#: But I always get tongue-tied when I see her.
#Person2#: That's something you need to overcome. Men should make the first move as most of the girls prefer being chased.
#Person1#: I see. I'll try.
#Person2#: Good luck.
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#Person1#'s fed up because he gets shy whenever the girl he likes is around. #Person2# encourages #Person1# to ask her out for a drink. #Person1# will try.
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train_3713
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#Person1#: Hey, let's eat out tonight.
#Person2#: What's the occasion? You won the lottery?
#Person1#: No. Just want to relax a little bit. You don't have to win the lottery to relax, do you?
#Person2#: Well, I am kind of broke.
#Person1#: Come on. It's on me.
#Person2#: Really? It's very nice of you.
#Person1#: Don't be silly. I'll take you anywhere you wanna go.
#Person2#: Wonderful! You know what? I wish you wanted to relax everyday.
#Person1#: Dream on!
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#Person1# asks #Person2# to eat out tonight to relax. Since #Person2#'s kind of broke, #Person1# will treat today.
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train_3714
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#Person1#: Would you mind taking your feet off the table, Mike?
#Person2#: Not at all. But I've found satisfaction in it!
#Person1#: Do you put your feet on your own table?
#Person2#: No, I never do that.
#Person1#: Why not?
#Person2#: I don't want to mark my table, of course.
#Person1#: Well, will you please put them down?
#Person2#: I'm sorry. I thought you wouldn't come back so early.
#Person1#: I forgot something on the table.
#Person2#: Oh, you've got a good memory.
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#Person1# asks Mike to take his feet off the table.
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train_3715
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#Person1#: Hey! Ask your mom for more old pictures, OK?
#Person2#: Can't it wait? She's still angry that we sent e-mail wedding invitations.
#Person1#: But we saved your parents so much money. . .
#Person2#: I know. And they're spending enough on the plane tickets to Texas!
#Person1#: Speaking of plane tickets, don't forget to check on the reservations!
#Person2#: OK.
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#Person1# wants more old pictures from #Person2#'s mother but #Person2# says she's still angry about #Person1# and #Person2# sending email wedding invitations.
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train_3716
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#Person1#: Excuse me. Do you happen to have a gym here?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. I think you'll find our gym quite satisfactory.
#Person1#: So, where do I go to exercise?
#Person2#: It's only one flight down, sir. Just take the elevator or the stairs.
#Person1#: Am I going to be charged extra for using the gym?
#Person2#: Sir, you can use the gym for free. All you need is your room key.
#Person1#: Great! Now tell me, what are the hours of this gym?
#Person2#: Sir, our gym is open around the clock, every day of the week.
#Person1#: Okay. Do you have a trainer to help me work out?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, sir, but we have no trainer.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# some information about the gym, such as location, fee, and opening hours.
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train_3717
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#Person1#: What a terrible house!
#Person2#: I'm sick of it, too.
#Person1#: The door bell doesn't work, the sink is leaking
#Person2#: There's no hot water, and the building is falling apart!
#Person1#: It's no use complaining. If we had got enough money, we wouldn't put up with it!
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#Person1# and #Person2# are complaining about the terrible house.
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train_3718
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#Person1#: Hi. Can I help you with anything?
#Person2#: Yeah. Can I look at this ring?
#Person1#: Sure. Let me get it out for you. What is your size?
#Person2#: I believe I am a six.
#Person1#: Here you go.
#Person2#: Would you have any necklace that would go well with this?
#Person1#: Actually, we have a few to choose from. They are over here.
#Person2#: There's no price tag on this necklace.
#Person1#: Oh. I'm sorry. I'll check the price for you. It is $ 199.
#Person2#: This necklace is a little short. Do you have one that is longer?
#Person1#: Yes. Why don't you try this one on.
#Person2#: This one is much better. Can I try on the ring with this necklace?
#Person1#: Sure. Here you go.
#Person2#: Let me think about it.
#Person1#: Sure. Take your time.
#Person2#: Thank you for all the help.
#Person1#: No problem at all.
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#Person1# is helping #Person2# in choosing a ring of size six and a necklace.
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train_3719
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#Person1#: What are your strengths and weaknesses?
#Person2#: As I said, I am diligent and industrious. On the other hand, I am too hard-working and I put myself under much pressure to make things perfect.
#Person1#: What is your problem in working?
#Person2#: I am too introverted to let others become my friends.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s strengths, weaknesses, and problems in working.
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train_3720
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#Person1#: Why are you up so early, Mary?
#Person2#: I'm still suffering from a little jetlag.
#Person1#: What are you watching?
#Person2#: Saturday morning cartoons.
#Person1#: At least five channels have morning cartoons on Saturdays.
#Person2#: I think watching them is a great way to learn English.
#Person1#: I agree. And some cartoons are entertaining even for adults.
#Person2#: Yeah. Is Cindy up?
#Person1#: Are you kidding? It's too early for her.
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Mary gets up early due to jet lag and she's watching cartoons. Both #Person1# and Mary agree it's a great way to learn English.
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train_3721
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#Person1#: I'd like to be fitted for a suit please.
#Person2#: Certainly. Have you decided which material you would like the suit to be made from? We have a selection of materials over here.
#Person1#: Well, I thought that I would choose either this one or that one. I really want a dark blue suit. Which do you recommend.
#Person2#: This material is a little more expensive, but is of much higher quality.
#Person1#: Yes. I can feel the difference in material. There's not much difference in price. Ok, I'll take the more expensive one.
#Person2#: Fine. I'll measure you for the suit. . . shoulder. . . waist. . . inside leg. . . forearm. . . upper arm. . . thank you. I'll prepare the suit for you tomorrow. Could you come again the day after tomorrow just to check that the su
#Person1#: That's fine. I would also like a few shirts and a jacket. I don't need them specially made. Those shirts over there look very nice. Are they made of cotton?
#Person2#: Yes, they are. How many would you like and of which color?
#Person1#: I'll take three light blue ones, please.
#Person2#: Are you looking for a casual jacket or something formal?
#Person1#: Just a casual one - a sport jacket. This one looks nice. I'll just try it on. . . yes, that's fine. I'll take it. Here's my credit card.
#Person2#: Thank you very much, sir. I'll put the shirts and jacket into a bag for you.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. I'll see you the day after tomorrow.
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#Person1# would like to be fitted for a dark blue suit. #Person2# recommends one of higher quality though expensive, and #Person1#'ll take it. Then, #Person2# measures #Person1# for the suit and tells him to come the day after tomorrow. #Person1# also buys a few shirts and a jacket.
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train_3722
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#Person1#: We were decorating and I'm going to ask some things.
#Person2#: Well, I'll be glad to help you out. We can deliver what you need for your office. Shall we need at one fifteen this Thursday?
#Person1#: Yes, that would be great. We definitely need some new filing cabinets and at least one desk unit.
#Person2#: Fine, I'll bring both our office furniture and equipment catalogs on Thursday.
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#Person1# asks #Person2# to deliver some furniture to #Person1#'s office at one fifteen this Thursday.
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train_3723
|
#Person1#: Excuse me, do you sell apples?
#Person2#: Yes. They are over there.
#Person1#: Do you sell them individually or by weight?
#Person2#: By weight. 6. 0 cents per pound.
#Person1#: Could you weigh these, please?
#Person2#: $ 4. 55, please. Anything else?
#Person1#: A sack of cherries, please.
#Person2#: Here you are.
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#Person1# buys some apples and a sack of cherries from #Person2#.
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train_3724
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#Person1#: Would you mind telling me the purpose of your visit to the U. K. ?
#Person2#: I am here on business.
#Person1#: May I see your passport?
#Person2#: Of course, here you are.
#Person1#: Would you please open the suitcase? What are these?
#Person2#: They are two cameras.
#Person1#: Do you have anything to declare?
#Person2#: Yes, I have one carton of cigarettes and a bottle of whiskey.
#Person1#: OK, you're through now.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is going to the U. K on business and declares what #Person2# brings.
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train_3725
|
#Person1#: Oh dear, I'm late. I have to be in the office by 8am.
#Person2#: Oh really what's happening?
#Person1#: Well there is an important meeting with a new client.
#Person2#: Ok but you must stay calm. Do you want me to give you a lift?
#Person1#: Oh, you don't have to do that but it would be a great help.
#Person2#: Ok, wait one minute. I must remember where I left the keys.
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#Person1# is late and #Person2# offers to give #Person1# a lift.
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train_3726
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#Person1#: I want to get a snack at the cafeteria.
#Person2#: What are you going to buy?
#Person1#: I may just get some chips.
#Person2#: I'm probably going to buy something too.
#Person1#: What do you want to get?
#Person2#: I want some sort of candy.
#Person1#: What kind do you want?
#Person2#: I want some chocolate.
#Person1#: What kind of chocolate?
#Person2#: I'm going to get a Snickers or a Kit Kat.
#Person1#: I don't think they sell Kit Kats.
#Person2#: I'll just get a Snickers then.
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#Person1# wants to get a snack at the cafeteria. #Person2# also wants to go and they discuss what to buy.
|
train_3727
|
#Person1#: Welcome back! I didn't see you in math class on Friday.
#Person2#: I wasn't here on Friday. My class went on a field trip to look at some of the different rock formations here in California. Our last stop was Death Valley. In fact, we camped there last night.
#Person1#: Death Valley! But that's a desert. Wasn't it much too hot for camping?
#Person2#: No, not really. It gets hot during the day, but it cools off very quickly at night.
#Person1#: Well, did you enjoy the trip?
#Person2#: Yes, very much. The desert is nicer than you think. You really should go and see it sometime.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2#'s class went on a field trip on Friday and #Person2# enjoyed it very much.
|
train_3728
|
#Person1#: Did you hear that famous speech by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez?
#Person2#: What was it about?
#Person1#: He said that only education will lift Latin America out of poverty.
#Person2#: When and where did he give the speech?
#Person1#: In the southern city of Cusco, where he was attending a conference on December 10th. 1700 students were present. He told the students to read Victor Hugo's classic novel Les Miserables to understand poverty.
#Person2#: Hugo Chavez must think highly of that novel.
#Person1#: Yes, he said he was reading the novel for the second time. He was impressed by its description of human misery. But he truly believes that poverty in Latin America will eventually be eliminated.
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#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the famous speech given by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in the southern city of Cusco on December 10th.
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train_3729
|
#Person1#: Operator, I want to make a person-to-person call to Miss Marilyn Peters in Washington, D.C. The number is 393-5331.
#Person2#: One moment, please. I'll get that number for you. Hello. Is this 393-5331? Is this Miss Marilyn Peters? It is? I have a long distance call for you.
#Person1#: How much is it, Operator?
#Person2#: That will be two dollars for the first three minutes.
#Person1#: Hello? Hello? Marilyn? Operator! Operator, we've been disconnected.
#Person2#: One moment, please. I'll see if I can connect you again.
|
#Person2#'s helping #Person1# to make a person-to-person call to Miss Marilyn Peters in Washington, D.C.
|
train_3730
|
#Person1#: Only three more months to go, so what're you going to do after your graduation, Simon?
#Person2#: My father is going to give me a job in his company. I'll probably work there about a year. So I can learn the basics.
#Person1#: And what're you doing after that?
#Person2#: Well, after that, I'm going back to college and get my degree in business.
#Person1#: That sounds very nice.
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Simon tells #Person1# that after graduation he's going to work in his father's company for about a year and then get his degree in business.
|
train_3731
|
#Person1#: Excuse me. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Er... Could I have some writing paper and envelopes?
#Person1#: Do you mean paper for writing letters?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: They are here in the showcase. Which one would you like?
#Person2#: I want this kind of paper and that kind of envelope.
#Person1#: All right, sir. Anything else?
#Person2#: Yes, five fifty-- cent stamps.
#Person1#: Er... There will be four dollars and sixty cents altogether.
#Person2#: Here is five dollars.
#Person1#: Thank you. Here is the change.
#Person2#: Thanks.
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#Person2# buys some paper for writing letters, envelopes, and five fifty-cent stamps with #Person1#'s assistance.
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train_3732
|
#Person1#: Oh! I am glad to see you. How are you going recently? They say you took Introduction to Seience, didn't you?
#Person2#: I sure did. Why did you ask me about that?
#Person1#: Well, I'm thinking about taking it next year. I want to know something about it beforehand.
#Person2#: As far as I'm concerned, I suggest that you not take it.
#Person1#: Why not? Is the professor awful or is the lecturing boring?
#Person2#: The professor is nice enough. But the course is nothing but physics and chemistry with lots of equations. You can't just mix the right chemicals and watch what happens. As you go along you have to keep care notes and turn it all into a bunch of numbers and formulas after the experiment is over. It was the worst course I've ever taken.
#Person1#: What you say is no problem for me. To tell you the truth, [ like formulas and numbers. That's what I'm different from you.
#Person2#: Is it? Then you'll love it if it is the case. But all that I was interested in was biology and we didn't get to that till the last three weeks of the class. What a year!
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#Person2# suggests #Person1# not take the Introduction to Science course because it's nothing but physics and chemistry with lots of equations, but #Person1# likes formulas and numbers.
|
train_3733
|
#Person1#: Hello there! Come on in! Don't just stand there! Come and take a seat!
#Person2#: Um, okay. Well, I just want a trim. Nothing too fancy.
#Person1#: Oh my gosh! Your hair is amazing! So silky, so shiny! I am going to work my magic on your hair! You hear me? You are going to look like a million bucks!
#Person2#: Okay. Um. . . can you make sure my sideburns are even and you just take a little off the top.
#Person1#: Don't you worry, I'll take care of everything! Oh my god! I just love your curly hair! It's so fluffy and cute! You should totally let it grow out. An afro would look great on you!
#Person2#: Um. . . no.
#Person1#: Okay, but you are going to be my masterpiece!
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#Person2# wants a trim. #Person1# in being too enthusiastic and keeps praising #Person2#'s hair.
|
train_3734
|
#Person1#: I definitely want to meet with you, Mr. Parker. I just need to sort out my schedule.
#Person2#: Well, I know you're pretty booked up these days. But, we've got to work fast on this.
#Person1#: I realize that. We don't have any time to waste. I can put you down for 9:20. Could you make that, Mr. Parker?
#Person2#: Let me see. That's no problem. I'll see you then.
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#Person1# makes an appointment with Mr. Parker for 9:20.
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train_3735
|
#Person1#: Does your girl friend like swimming?
#Person2#: Yes,she does. She is good at backstroke and free style.
#Person1#: Then you can help her with the breaststroke and sidestroke.
#Person2#: But she wants to learn the butterfly stroke
#Person1#: Really? Then just ask her to follow me.
#Person2#: I heard you are now practicing underwater swimming,aren't you?
#Person1#: Yes. But I still have some difficulties irt breathing.
#Person2#: Say, kid, keep on practicing, you're sure to be a first-class swimmer.
#Person1#: To tell you the truth,I have never thought of being a swimmer. I swim just for fun.
#Person2#: That's good.
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#Person2#'s girlfriend wants to learn the butterfly stroke so #Person1# suggests that she follow #Person1#. #Person2# thinks #Person1#'ll surely become a first-class swimmer.
|
train_3736
|
#Person1#: hi, Emally, do you know that guy over there?
#Person2#: The tall one? Sure, that's Daive, he works with Lily.
#Person1#: He is cute. What dose he do?
#Person2#: I'm not sure, he is a manager I think.
#Person1#: Really? Are you going to introduce us?
#Person2#: Well, he has already taken you know, that's his wife right there.
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Emally tells #Person1# the tall guy over there is Daive. #Person1# wants her to introduce them, but he's already married.
|
train_3737
|
#Person1#: Why didn't you tell me you had a girlfriend?
#Person2#: Sorry, I thought you knew.
#Person1#: But you should tell me you were in love with her.
#Person2#: Didn't I?
#Person1#: You know you didn't.
#Person2#: Well, I am telling you now.
#Person1#: Yes, but you might have told me before.
#Person2#: I didn't think you would be interested.
#Person1#: You can't be serious. How dare you not tell me you are going to marry her?
#Person2#: Sorry, I didn't think it mattered.
#Person1#: Oh, you men! You are all the same.
|
#Person1#'s blaming #Person2# for not telling #Person1# that he had a girlfriend but #Person1# thinks it didn't matter.
|
train_3738
|
#Person1#: Are you a smoker?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm afraid I am. My husband is a smoker too.
#Person1#: Would you describe yourself as being a heavy smoker?
#Person2#: No. But my husband smokes 20 or more a day.
#Person1#: When did you begin to smoke?
#Person2#: I had my first cigarette when I was 17.
#Person1#: Might I ask if you have tried to give up smoking?
#Person2#: Yes. Twice.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s smoking habits and history.
|
train_3739
|
#Person1#: I left a suitcase on the train to London the other day.
#Person2#: Can you describe it, sir?
#Person1#: It's a small blue case and it's got a zip. There's a label on the handle with my name and address on it.
#Person2#: Is this case yours?
#Person1#: No, that's not mine.
#Person2#: What about this one? This one's got a label.
#Person1#: Let me see it.
#Person2#: What's you name and address?
#Person1#: David Hall, 83, Bridge Street.
#Person2#: That's right. D. N. Hall. 83. Bridge Street. Three pound and fifty pence please.
#Person1#: Here you are.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: Hey!
#Person2#: What's the matter?
#Person1#: This case doesn't belong to me! You've given me the wrong case!
|
David Hall asks #Person2# to help him find the suitcase he left on the train to London but #Person2# gives him the wrong one.
|
train_3740
|
#Person1#: Steven, why are you so depressed?
#Person2#: I'm feeling very sad. I just read the newspaper.
#Person1#: What's the news?
#Person2#: According to the newspaper, the town was razed by an earthquake and more than 10 thousand people died in the earthquake.
#Person1#: It's horrible.
#Person2#: Yeah, we have to do something to help the people in the stricken area.
#Person1#: Yes. How about donating some money?
#Person2#: It's a good idea. But where can we donate money?
#Person1#: Just find the answer through Internet.
#Person2#: Yes, let's do it now.
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Steven's feeling sad because he read an earthquake in the newspaper, so #Person2# and Steven decide to donate some money.
|
train_3741
|
#Person1#: Good morning, this is Bird's Bicycle Rental.
#Person2#: Good morning. A friend of mine suggested I call up to hire some bikes.
#Person1#: Oh yes, a lot of people do so these days.
#Person2#: Yes, we're just on a holiday here for a few days and they said it would be a good idea to see the island by bike.
#Person1#: Well, it certainly is, and most People rent a motorbike because you can get around faster and even go to the beach if you like.
#Person2#: If I wanted to hire 2 motorbikes tomorrow morning for 2 days, would there be any problem?
#Person1#: None at all. May I have your name please?
#Person2#: It's Green, Arthur Green.
#Person1#: And your telephone number?
#Person2#: I'm at the Holidays Sun Hotel. My number is 0708112. I'm in room 1203. By the way, is your bike rental shop at No.100 Tecum Street?
#Person1#: That's right.
#Person2#: Thank you. Bye.
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Arthur Green calls Bird's Bicycle Rental to hire 2 motorbikes tomorrow morning for 2 days to see the island.
|
train_3742
|
#Person1#: Excuse me. Where is Martin Luther King School?
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: Where is Martin...?
#Person2#: Wait a minute. Let me turn off my car. Now, what were you saying?
#Person1#: Where is Martin Luther King School?
#Person2#: Hum...Go along the road and turn right.
#Person1#: Wait. I have a map.
#Person2#: Good. Look, we're here and there's the school.
#Person1#: I see. I just go along the road.
#Person2#: Then turn right.
#Person1#: Turn right and go straight.
#Person2#: Martin Luther King School is next to the bank.
#Person1#: Wonderful, thank you.
#Person2#: You're welcome.
|
#Person2# tells #Person1# how to get to Martin Luther King School.
|
train_3743
|
#Person1#: Tom is just not my type, and he's not interested in me.
#Person2#: So, what's he doing?
#Person1#: He is interested in taking piano lessons.
#Person2#: A computer kid wants to study piano?
#Person1#: That's what his friend told me, he'll be my first adult student.
#Person2#: Well, if he likes piano, he could be your type after all.
#Person1#: Don't count on him, he's just my student.
|
#Person1# tells #Person2# Tom and she are not interested in each other and Tom is just #Person1#'s piano student.
|
train_3744
|
#Person1#: How are your new neighbors Nancy?
#Person2#: They seem nice enough, but they have a son, who's driving me crazy.
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: He comes home every night around 10:00 with his car windows rolled down and radio on. It stops as soon as he turns the car off but by then Brian and Lisa are wide awake.
#Person1#: Oh no.
#Person2#: Oh yes, sometimes it takes us till midnight just to get them to settle down again.
#Person1#: Have you tried talking to them?
#Person2#: We haven't even really met them yet except to say a quick hello. I hate to get off on the wrong foot.
#Person1#: You are not going to like them when you do meet them if he keep on simmering.
#Person2#: I know, but I feel stupid complaining.
#Person1#: You said yourself is driving you crazy.
#Person2#: Well, you know how early I have to get up to be here at the office. I'm just not getting enough sleep and neither are the kids. They're so irritable when I get home in the afternoon.
#Person1#: Maybe you could go over some time with a little gift or planned for the yard or something. Then you could ask about their son whether they have any other children and they'll be sure to ask about yours.
#Person2#: Yeah, and then what?
#Person1#: Then you could mention that the hardest thing at this stage is getting your kids to get to sleep at night.
#Person2#: And keeping them asleep.
#Person1#: That's the idea and you should do it soon. The longer you wait, the harder it will be to do politely.
|
Nancy complains to #Person1# that her new neighbours' son is driving her kids and her crazy. #Person1# advises her to go over soon and tells them about getting her kids to get to sleep at night.
|
train_3745
|
#Person1#: Did you ever take history 231?
#Person2#: Yeah, last semester.
#Person1#: I took the course this semester. What do you think about the professor?
#Person2#: He's a terrible instructor and demands a lot, but fortunately, he's an easy grader.
#Person1#: What did you end up getting?
#Person2#: I got an A minus. Sounds good but none of my test scores were that high. So I don't know how I got a decent grade. Are you enjoying the class so far?
#Person1#: I hate it, and I was about to withdraw. But after hearing your experience, I think I will tough it out.
#Person2#: Yes, definitely stay in the class, you will get a better grade than your test scores. He does that deliberately to make all the students study a lot.
#Person1#: Thanks for letting me know. I feel relieved now.
|
#Person1# wants to withdraw from the history 231 course, but #Person2# tells #Person1# to stay because the professor is an easy grader.
|
train_3746
|
#Person1#: John I didn't see you in the English class on Friday.
#Person2#: I wasn't here on Friday. My geography class went to a field trip to look at some of the different rocks. In fact, we slept there last night.
#Person1#: Wow sounds interesting. Where did you go?
#Person2#: A desert. It gets hot during the day but it cools off very quickly at night.
#Person1#: Well. What do you think of the trip?
#Person2#: I enjoyed it very much although it is very dry. The desert is indeed a wonderful place. I thought of nothing but vastness when I got there. Since you can hardly see plants. It's very easy to find different rocks there.
#Person1#: I really want to go there. Don't forget to call me if you have the chance to go there again.
#Person2#: No problem.
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John tells #Person1# that his geography class went on a field trip on Friday and he enjoyed it very much although the desert is very dry.
|
train_3747
|
#Person1#: I hate spring in this city. It's always raining. We hardly get any sunshine.
#Person2#: You're right. It's terrible.
#Person1#: Summer will soon be here. I like summer very much.
#Person2#: Summer? I can't stand it. It's too hot, especially if you have to take the bus to work like I do.
#Person1#: Well. I can't imagine that, but I really hate the rain.
#Person2#: I don't mind it really.
#Person1#: But summer in Qingdao is lovely, especially the beach. I usually spend the summer there. Peter and I go there every summer. You can come with us next time, Brian. I'm sure you will enjoy lying on the beach very much.
#Person2#: No, thanks. I prefer a more active holiday.
#Person1#: For example?
#Person2#: Well, I was thinking of climbing mountain Huang.
#Person1#: Climb the mountain? Oh, after a day of climbing, you will be very tired and won't want like to do anything.
#Person2#: Perhaps, but I don't mind.
|
#Person1# prefers summer to spring but Brian can't stand summer. #Person1# invites him to go to the beach next time in summer. Brian refuses because he prefers a more active holiday.
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train_3748
|
#Person1#: Mr. Black, I ' d like to take some time off. I ' Ve been feeling exhausted these days.
#Person2#: That's no problem. Let me see... You still have ten days annual leave left, is that right?
#Person1#: Yes. I was wondering if I could take another two weeks off.
#Person2#: That's long leave. How's your project coming along?
#Person1#: The project I'm in charged of now will be done by the end of this week. I'd like to take my leave from next Monday on.
#Person2#: Well, all right. But you make sure to tie up loose ends before you leave.
#Person1#: Thank you, Mr.Black. There are no immediate projects coming up at the moment. Mr.Smith will be in charge during my absence. He is taking part in several projects as my assistant and knows how to maintain relationships with our clients.
#Person2#: Great! I hope you have a good relaxation and come back refreshed.
#Person1#: I will. Many thanks, Mr.Black.
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#Person1# would like to take some time off. Mr. Black asks #Person1# about the progress of #Person1#'s project. #Person1# tells Mr. Black that Mr. Smith will be in charge during #Person1#'s absence. Mr. Black agrees.
|
train_3749
|
#Person1#: I've got some great news for you!
#Person2#: Did you get the position you wanted?
#Person1#: Yes, I'll be promoted to department manager.
#Person2#: I'm glad to hear that. Congratulations!
#Person1#: Thank you. Actually, I could not believe it at first. You know, there're so many outstanding people in our company. Many of them are qualified to fill that position.
#Person2#: Sure, but you really did great and outperformed the others. You deserved it!
#Person1#: Thank you very much.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# will be promoted to the department manager. #Person2# congratulates #Person1#.
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train_3750
|
#Person1#: That is a long line.
#Person2#: Yes indeed. It has a very strict inspection so it takes a pretty long Be for everyone.
#Person1#: A lot of things are prohibited to take on the plane?
#Person2#: Yes, a lot. Stuffs which are explosive, radioactive and poisonous are forbidden.
#Person1#: Understand. Do I need to take out my laptop from my suitcase?
#Person2#: Yes, you do. And you need to put out liquid items and your laptop in the box for inspection.
#Person1#: That is really strict.
#Person2#: Yes, absolutely. But this is for everyone's sake, so we should do it as needed.
|
#Person1# and #Person2# are waiting in the queue to receive an inspection. #Person2# tells #Person1# what stuff is forbidden on the plane and what to take out during the inspection.
|
train_3751
|
#Person1#: What kind of place shall we rent?
#Person2#: It should be close to the university. Neither of us are good at getting up in the mornings and closer it is, the later we can get up.
#Person1#: Absolutely. That's the most important thing to take into consideration. I'm not too worried about the size of the flat.
#Person2#: Neither am I. so a small place is ok, but we'll get a bigger one if it's not expensive. Do you mind if it's in a noisy area.
#Person1#: I don't mind. I'm not a light sleeper, but quieter is better for when we have to study at home.
#Person2#: Good point. Ok, let's go to the estate agent and see what they can offer us.
#Person1#: Yes, if we're lucky we'll find something in the next few days. I think you had a good idea to start flat hunting early.
#Person2#: How much do you think the rent will be?
#Person1#: I asked a few people who are already living in places near the university and they said it would cost about one hundred pounds a month.
|
#Person1# and #Person2# want to rent a flat which is close to the university because they're not good at getting up in the mornings. They're going to the estate agent to see what they can offer them.
|
train_3752
|
#Person1#: Hello! Is your company advertising for administrative assistant on the newspapers?
#Person2#: Well, Administrative assistant with shorthand and typing skills are badly needed here.
#Person1#: First I want to check about the availability and see if you could give me more information.
#Person2#: The position calls for a person with some working experience. We must be able to benefit from your analytical and interpersonal skills. Can you deliver your resume to us first?
#Person1#: Of course. I will deliver my resume to you in minutes ' time. I hope you will consider my application and I shall appreciate a reply at your earliest convenience.
#Person2#: OK. I will call you soon. Bye now.
#Person1#: Bye.
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#Person1# calls #Person2# to ask details about the position of administrative assistant. #Person1# will deliver the resume to #Person2# in munites' time.
|
train_3753
|
#Person1#: I am really interested in buying this television.
#Person2#: That's so great!
#Person1#: How much are you selling it for?
#Person2#: This t. v is only $ 2500.
#Person1#: You can't be serious.
#Person2#: That's how much this t. v costs.
#Person1#: That's too expensive for me.
#Person2#: This television is of very high quality.
#Person1#: You can't go down on the price.
#Person2#: By how much?
#Person1#: I'll buy it for $ 2000.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, but the price is final.
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#Person1# thinks the price for the television is too high, but #Person2# says the price is final.
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train_3754
|
#Person1#: hi, darling! I have a one-month vacation saved up. How about a trip to Europe?
#Person2#: I could go for that. But I'm afraid our budget is a little tight this year.
#Person1#: oh, but I really need to leave this town for a change. Working day after day has worn me out. Do you have any other suggestions?
#Person2#: we should probably think about going somewhere that isn't too far away. How about the countryside? There must be many interesting places, and we could enjoy the fresh air and the delicious local spec
#Person1#: wonderful! I think that's a great idea. How soon until we can make this happen? I can't wait!
#Person2#: tomorrow I have an appointment with my dentist. What about next Monday?
#Person1#: perfect. I'll start preparing tomorrow. If we're going to drive, I'll need to fill up the tank.
#Person2#: no need. I think it's still plenty full. Even so, I'd rather travel by bus or train. It would cost much less than driving. Oil prices are soaring nowadays, you know.
#Person1#: we can take the train, that will be faster. I'll book the tickets tomorrow morning.
#Person2#: great! Oh, one more thing, don't forget to check the weather before we go. I'd hate to get caught in the rain.
#Person1#: no problem. I'm really looking forward to the coming week.
#Person2#: Me, too. Now let's make a list for what we need to take with us.
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#Person2# proposes to have a vacation in the countryside instead of Europe because their budget is a little tight this year. #Person1# thinks it's a good idea. #Person1# will book the train tickets tomorrow morning and check the weather before they go.
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#Person1#: Hey Suzie. Guess what? I'm having a baby!
#Person2#: Really? That's so great. Congratulations.
#Person1#: Thanks. I'm so excited. We've been trying for 8 months now.
#Person2#: That's really exciting. How many months are you pregnant?
#Person1#: Three months.
#Person2#: Are you going to find out if it is a boy or a girl?
#Person1#: I want to, but Bob doesn't. He wants to be surprised like the old fashioned way.
#Person2#: Maybe it's more exciting not knowing.
#Person1#: I'd rather know and buy all the baby things ahead of time.
#Person2#: There are so many things you have to prepare for.
#Person1#: I know I am going to be busy, but I know I can handle it. I have been looking forward to this day for a long long time.
#Person2#: It really must be an exciting time for you guys.
#Person1#: Thank you so much.
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#Person1# tells Suzie she's pregnant for three months. #Person1# wants to find out it's a boy or a girl so she can prepare ahead of time.
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#Person1#: Have you received any degrees?
#Person2#: Yes. In 1996 I received my Bachelor of Science degree from Hebes University, and in 2001 I received my MBA degree from Peking University.
#Person1#: How about your academic records at college?
#Person2#: In fact my records were excellent. My overall GPA was 9 on a 10 scale, which was the highest in my class.
#Person1#: That's very impressive. Which course did you like best?
#Person2#: English. It was both interesting and useful, so I showed a great interest in it.
#Person1#: Can you tell me why you changed your major when you were a graduate student?
#Person2#: Because I am very interested in administration and I did take some courses in it. I also performed well in the subjects. Hence I believe that I can do a good job in this position.
#Person1#: Did you get any honors and awards at college?
#Person2#: Yes. I was awarded a scholarship from the university every year. In 1995 I participated in the National Contest of Maths Models and I won the prize.
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#Person1# interviews #Person2# and asks #Person2# some questions, including #Person2#'s degrees, academic records, the favorite course, and awards in college. #Person2# also tells #Person1# why #Person2# changed the major into administration.
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#Person1#: Would you like to mail it by air or sea?
#Person2#: Hmm. . . How long will it take to mail things to the USA by air?
#Person1#: About 10 days. You can send it express mail if you need it faster. It will only take three or four days.
#Person2#: I want to send it by express mail. The faster, the better.
#Person1#: OK, the postage is 275 yuan.
#Person2#: Here you go.
#Person1#: This is the receipt, please keep it. Have a good day.
#Person2#: Thanks.
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#Person1# helps #Person2# mail things to America by express air mail because #Person2# wants it to send as fast as possible.
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#Person1#: do you like cooking, Julia?
#Person2#: I really enjoy it, especially when it ends up tasting good!
#Person1#: how often do you usually cook?
#Person2#: I usually make a few salads for lunch throughout the week and I make dinner about 6 times a week.
#Person1#: that's a lot of cooking. You must save a lot of money by eating at home so much.
#Person2#: I do. If you cook at home, you can eat healthy food cheaply.
#Person1#: what kind of dishes do you usually make?
#Person2#: I almost always make either a beef roast or a chicken roast with asparagus, parsnips, peas, carrots and potatoes on Sundays.
#Person1#: do you make a lot of traditional British food?
#Person2#: aside from the Sunday roast, we usually eat dangers and mash, toad-in-the-hole, or fish'n chips once a week.
#Person1#: how about spicy food?
#Person2#: my family loves spicy food. We often eat Chinese, Thai, Indian, or Mexican food when we're in the mood for spice.
#Person1#: what's your favorite dish to make?
#Person2#: I absolutely love making mousaka, which is a Greek dish with eggplant. But it takes a lot of time, so I don't often make it.
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#Person1# and Julia are talking about cooking. Julia usually makes dinner about 6 times a week, which saves a lot of money. Julia introduces what she usually makes and her preferences.
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