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train_3859
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#Person1#: I don't understand why I'm being arrested.
#Person2#: You have a warrant.
#Person1#: A warrant for what?
#Person2#: Apparently, you have a bench warrant.
#Person1#: What does that mean?
#Person2#: You missed a court appearance.
#Person1#: I wasn't aware that I had to go to court.
#Person2#: I don't know what to tell you.
#Person1#: I don't find this fair.
#Person2#: Life isn't fair.
#Person1#: Don't I have any rights?
#Person2#: You have the right to remain silent.
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#Person2# arrests #Person1# because #Person1# missed a court appearance unknowingly. #Person1# thinks it unfair.
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train_3860
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#Person1#: Excuse me, I'm looking for your 3 - liter Pepsis, the ones that are on sale this week. There don't seem to be any in the soft drink section.
#Person2#: We may be sold out of them. Let me check the back. ( The clerk goes to the storeroom, returning a few minutes later. ) I'm afraid we're out of stock. Would you like a rain check?
#Person1#: Yes, I would, thank you.
#Person2#: Let me get the manager to sign one for you.
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#Person1# is looking for 3-liter Pepsis but they're out of stock. #Person2#'ll ask the manager to sign a rain check for #Person1#.
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train_3861
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#Person1#: You look really nice today.
#Person2#: Thank you. I just got this outfit the other day.
#Person1#: Really, where did you get it?
#Person2#: I got it from Macy's.
#Person1#: It's really nice.
#Person2#: Thanks again. You look nice today, too.
#Person1#: Thank you. I just got these shoes today.
#Person2#: Really? What kind of shoes are they?
#Person1#: These are called All Star Chuck Taylors.
#Person2#: I really like those. How much did they cost?
#Person1#: They were about forty dollars.
#Person2#: I think I'm going to go buy myself a pair.
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#Person1# admires #Person2#'s outfit. #Person2#'s interested in #Person1#'s shoes.
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train_3862
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#Person1#: What time does the train for Boston leave?
#Person2#: 9:25 on Platform 12, Track B.
#Person1#: When does it arrive?
#Person2#: It should be there at 11:45, but it may be a little late.
#Person1#: How much is a one-way ticket?
#Person2#: It's $ 32. 00.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# the timetable and the price of the train for Boston.
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train_3863
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#Person1#: No. Just let me see a doctor. I'm worried about my arm.
#Person2#: Be brave, sir. It won't be long. I will fill out the form for you. What is your name?
#Person1#: Steve Schliessman. S C H L I E S S M A N.
#Person2#: Alright Steve. Your social security number?
#Person1#: 349-95- 8821.
#Person2#: Do you have medical insurance?
#Person1#: Yes, I do. Blue Cross.
#Person2#: Do you have your insurance card with you?
#Person1#: No, I don't.
#Person2#: Well, you can call it in later. You can phone us.
#Person1#: Can I sit down now?
#Person2#: First I need to get your address. Try to move your arm as little as possible.
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#Person2# helps Steve Schliessman, who worries about his arm, to fill out the form before Steve sees the doctor.
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train_3864
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#Person1#: Sam, can we stop at this bicycle shop?
#Person2#: Do you want to buy a new bicycle?
#Person1#: Yes, and they have a sale on now.
#Person2#: What happened to your old one?
#Person1#: I left it at my parent's house, but I need one here as well. I've been using Jim's old bike but he needs it back.
#Person2#: Let's go then.
#Person1#: Look at this mountain bike. It is only $ 330. Do you like it?
#Person2#: I prefer something like this one - a touring bike, but it is more expensive.
#Person1#: How much is it?
#Person2#: The price on the tag says $ 565 but maybe you can get a discount.
#Person1#: OK, let's go and ask.
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#Person1# tells Sam #Person1# needs a new bicycle. #Person1# prefers a touring bike but it's more expensive. They will go and ask for a discount.
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train_3865
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#Person1#: What can I do for you today?
#Person2#: It's a little embarrassing really ; you see I think I've got a counterfeit note.
#Person1#: Do you remember where you got it?
#Person2#: No, I don't. Usually I'm very careful about checking the money I'm given, but for some reason this one slipped through.
#Person1#: Counterfeit notes these days can be very sophisticated and difficult to spot with the naked eye. But I must warn you that if it does show to be a counterfeit I have no option but to confiscate it.
#Person2#: I understand. To be honest, I'll be glad to get rid of it if it is a fake.
#Person1#: The machine shows it to be counterfeit. You'll need to fill in this form and I'll give you a receipt to show the money has been confiscated.
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#Person2# thinks #Person2# got a counterfeit note. #Person1# will confiscate it after the machine shows it to be counterfeit.
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train_3866
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#Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I'd like to have my hair cut.
#Person1#: OK. This way, please.
#Person2#: You look so busy.
#Person1#: We've particularly busy on Sunday. Please sit here. How do you wish it cut?
#Person2#: Short on both sides. Not so much in the middle.
#Person1#: It's a long time since you had a haircut last time, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes. You are right.
#Person1#: How long ago?
#Person2#: About two months.
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#Person2# gets #Person2#'s hair cut with #Person1#'s assistance.
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train_3867
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#Person1#: Good afternoon, miss, can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to buy this dress, please.
#Person1#: It's certainly a pretty dress. I can ring you up at the register over here.
#Person2#: Great.
#Person1#: Will you be paying by cash, check, or credit card?
#Person2#: I want to use a credit card. Do you take Discover?
#Person1#: Sorry, no. We only take MasterCard or Visa.
#Person2#: I'll put it on my Visa card, then.
#Person1#: Very well, ma'am. Oh, there seems to be a problem, it says it's rejected.
#Person2#: There must be something wrong with the system. Try my MasterCard.
#Person1#: Alright. Thank you. Yes, it seems to be working fine. Your total is $ 199. 00, sign here, please.
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: Here you go, and here's your receipt. Have a nice day.
#Person2#: Thanks. You have a good one, too.
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#Person2# wants to buy a dress at #Person1#'s shop. She wants to pay by Visa but it's rejected, so she pays with her MasterCard.
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train_3868
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#Person1#: Excuse me. May I see Mrs. Smith?
#Person2#: It's me. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: Nice to meet you, Mrs. Smith. I'm coming here for an interview by appointment.
#Person2#: Are you Mr. Wu?
#Person1#: Yes, I am.
#Person2#: Nice to meet you, too. Did you have any difficulty finding our company?
#Person1#: Not really, I am familiar with this area.
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Mr. Wu comes to visit Mrs. Smith for an interview by appointment.
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train_3869
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#Person1#: Do you know who's just got married? Old McDonald.
#Person2#: Never! He's over 80, isn't he?
#Person1#: He's nearly 90.
#Person2#: Good gracious! Are you sure?
#Person1#: I am. What's more, his wife is 84.
#Person2#: Is she really?
#Person1#: Yes, she is. And guess what, he is her sixth husband.
#Person2#: Really? Quite a woman, isn't she?
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#Person1# tells #Person2# that Old McDonald, who is nearly 90, got married. #Person2# is surprised.
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train_3870
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#Person1#: We are now approaching the famous Statue of Liberty, which has welcomed visitors to New York Harbor since 1886.
#Person2#: Wow! Look at it. Incredible, isn't it?
#Person1#: The statue was given to the United States by the people of France. It was designed by the French sculptor Barthold.
#Person2#: It's really huge. Do we get to go inside?
#Person1#: Of course. We can climb the stairs all the way up to the crown.
#Person2#: Stairs? There's no elevator?
#Person1#: Not to the top. But it's just 142 steps!
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#Person1# introduces the Statue of Liberty to #Person2#. #Person2# thinks it's incredible and wants to go inside.
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train_3871
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#Person1#: Do you know what time you will be back this evening, Arek?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. It depends on how long the interview lasts. Oh dear, I hope things go OK. I know I can do the job. It's just getting that across to them.
#Person1#: Just relax. Every one has his first time. Don't get yourself worked up. Remember, you've got to make them believe that they need you and you are not going to do that if you ruin stays. Have some more bread, it will make you feel much better. And pass me the milk, will you? What time is your appointment?
#Person2#: 2:30.
#Person1#: Make sure you have a proper lunch, more coffee. And don't get there too early, or you have to hang around. You'll manage. OK? I'm sure.
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Arek feels nervous about his interview. #Person1# tells him to relax and gives him some suggestions.
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train_3872
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#Person1#: Hi. Welcome to Parent-Teacher Conference.
#Person2#: Thanks.
#Person1#: So, what is your child's name?
#Person2#: It's Megan Jones.
#Person1#: Megan. Uh, let's see. Oh yeah, Megan. Um, she missed the last couple of days. Has she been sick?
#Person2#: No, she's been having some problems with the other kids in your class, and ...
#Person1#: Well, you know, junior high school is a difficult time, but she just needs to speak up a little more in class. I think ...
#Person2#: No, it's ... it's more than that. Some of the kids in your class have really been bullying her a lot.
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: Well, um, they've been teasing her a lot about her appearance, and then, the other day, you didn't help things [ What? ] Yeah, she said you made a comment about her clothes.
#Person1#: What do you mean? I mean ...
#Person2#: She said you commented on her shirt and jeans, like they were from the 1970s or something like that.
#Person1#: Well I was just kind of joking a little bit with her.
#Person2#: Well, yeah, that's what you think, but other kids follow your example. In fact, one of the kids took a picture of her with their phone and posted it and had some real nasty comments on Facebook. It was terrible.
#Person1#: Well, you know, kids can be kids.
#Person2#: No, don't you get it? This is bullying; it's cyberbullying, and adults like you are part of the problem. Forget it. I'm planning on discussing this with the principal tomorrow.
#Person1#: Oh, wait, wait, wait. Um, uh, oh. I'm sorry if I hurt her feelings [ Yeah. You did! ], but ...
#Person2#: I get sick and tired of people thinking that a little teasing is okay. Too many kids are killing themselves because they feel that there's just no way to escape this.
#Person1#: Okay. Well, I guess I need to be a little bit more careful, but ...
#Person2#: Yeah, you do. I really hope I can get Megan to come to school tomorrow. She's been really, really anxious and depressed [ Wow. ] for some time, and your comments and those that the other kids made haven't helped.
#Person1#: Wow. Uh, I'm really sorry. Could you see if you can bring her to school tomorrow? Uh, I'd like to apologize and see what I can do to, maybe, improve the situation.
#Person2#: Thanks. I'd appreciate it. That would help.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# Megan was bullied by other kids at school after #Person1# had made a comment about her clothes. #Person1# thinks it's just a joke meaning nothing, but #Person2# gets furious that #Person1# cannot realize the seriousness and wants to discuss this with the principal tomorrow. #Person1# then apologize and promise to improve the situation.
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train_3873
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#Person1#: I'm calling about your ad in today's paper for a secretary. Is the positions still available?
#Person2#: Yes, it is.
#Person1#: I'd like to apply.
#Person2#: Do you have any experience?
#Person1#: Yes, I do.
#Person2#: And can you type 60 words per minute?
#Person1#: Yes, I can. May I request an interview?
#Person2#: Yes. What's your name?
#Person1#: Peter Smith.
#Person2#: Is two o'clock Friday afternoon convenient for you?
#Person1#: Two o'clock is fine. Thank you very much.
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Peter Smith calls #Person2# to request an interview for a secretary. #Person2# schedules it for Friday at 2 p.m.
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train_3874
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#Person1#: Parcel Express, good morning! How can I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning. I'm thinking of sending a parcel to New York next week. Can you tell me what the procedure is, please?
#Person1#: Certainly. When you ring us, we need the following information. The invoice address: that's probably your address, isn't it? And then, the pickup address. That's different. And the contact phone number.
#Person2#: Just a moment. I'm taking notes. Phone number, right.
#Person1#: Then we need the full name, address and phone number of the person you are sending the parcel to.
#Person2#: Ok, anything else?
#Person1#: Yes, the weight and dimensions of the parcel. That's height, weight and length. And the value of the goods and full description.
#Person2#: Value, description.
#Person1#: Yes, but don't seal the parcel. You need to leave it open so that the driver can check the contents when he collects it. After the recent bombing, the airline said that we'd have to check all parcels. They told us we had to do it.
#Person2#: Fine. Now last question. How long will the parcel take to get to New York?
#Person1#: One to two working days. There are daily flights at midday. And if we collect the parcel from you at 10:15 then your parcel catches that flight and it will arrive in 24 hours.
#Person2#: Right. Thank you very much. You've been very helpful.
#Person1#: Not at all. Goodbye.
#Person2#: Goodbye.
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#Person2# is thinking of sending a parcel to New York next week. #Person1# introduces the procedure and tells #Person2# the delivery will take one to two working days.
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train_3875
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#Person1#: Stan, you've already finished your essay? I've been working on mine for two weeks, and I'll need another week before it's finished.
#Person2#: I know, Jenny, it's a huge project - researching. thinking of an argument and then finding details that show the argument is true.
#Person1#: That part only took me one week. But writing and rewriting,and then deleting and writing again ...that's killing me!
#Person2#: That part didn't bother me.
#Person1#: What's your secret?
#Person2#: I write an outline: a basic plan of what I'm going to say. And then I fill it in with topics for each paragraph. After that,I put notes about what details to include.
#Person1#: That sounds hard.
#Person2#: It's easier than you think, and when it's time to write, everything goes really smoothly. I have an outline from last semester that I could show you, if you're interested.
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Writing and rewriting the essay makes Jenny anxious. Stan advises her to write an outline first. He can show her an outline from last semester.
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train_3876
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#Person1#: You are early today! Did you drive here?
#Person2#: That's my last choice. Driving a car in rush hour is obviously not a good idea.
#Person1#: So you took a bus?
#Person2#: No, the subway instead. I found it the easiest and cheapest way for me to get to the office.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# gets to the office early thanks to the subway.
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train_3877
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#Person1#: You're going to make a trip to San Francisco, aren't you?
#Person2#: Yes. But I haven't got the plane ticket yet. I'm thinking of postponing the trip to next month since this is the busiest month for the airlines.
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#Person2# is considering postponing the trip to San Francisco.
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train_3878
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#Person1#: Hello, my name's John. I'll be your waiter this evening. Can I get you anything from the bar for starters?
#Person2#: No thanks. What we really need is a booster chair for our daughter. Do you have one?
#Person1#: Yes, of course. The hostess should have brought you one. Just a moment. Our special tonight is Duck Chambord, which is roast duck served in a raspberry sauce with fresh rasperries. It's also served with wild rice and a medley of vegetables. That is 17. 95 and it comes with soup or salad.
#Person3#: What is your soup of the day?
#Person1#: Our soup of the day is French onion.
#Person3#: The duck sounds good. One of us should have it.
#Person2#: Alright, you order the duck.
#Person3#: Fine.
#Person2#: She will have the duck, and I will have the filet mignon.
#Person1#: How would you like your filet mignon, sir? Rare, medium rare, or well-done?
#Person2#: Medium rare.
#Person1#: And would you like soup or salad with your meals?
#Person3#: I want salad.
#Person2#: I'll have the soup. French onion, yes?
#Person1#: Yes, that's right. It's very good. I recommend it.
#Person3#: Our daughter will share some of our meal with us. Could you bring an extra plate for her?
#Person1#: Of course, Ma'am. I will also bring your sourdough bread in just a moment.
#Person3#: Our bread?
#Person1#: Yes, we serve it at all tables.
#Person3#: Good. Thank you.
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John is serving #Person2# and his family. He brings a booster chair for #Person2#'s daughter. #Person3# orders Duck Chambord with salad and #Person2# orders the filet mignon with soup. John will bring them an extra plate and sourdough bread.
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train_3879
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#Person1#: Susan is going to get a divorce.
#Person2#: How do you know that?
#Person1#: She told me that Peter and she has a quarrel last nigh, and she left this morning, bag and baggage.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. But I think you are making a fuss. They will make it up. Bet it.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# Susan and Peter are getting a divorce but #Person2# thinks they'll make it up.
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train_3880
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#Person1#: OK. . . well, then how much is one jin?
#Person2#: Ginseng comes in 6 different grades. It runs from 5, 000 to 30, 000NT a jin.
#Person1#: 30, 000NT for ginseng? ! Do I have to buy a whole jin?
#Person2#: You can get a liang if you want. A liang is one-sixteenth of a jin. That would be 330NT.
#Person1#: Whew! That sounds more like my price range. I'll take two liangs.
#Person2#: I'll have my brother cut some for you.
#Person1#: This little red fruit looks good. What's it good for?
#Person2#: That's a lucky fruit called hong zao! People say that if you eat them, you will have your first son very soon!
#Person1#: Uh. . . , I'm not even married yet. How about this brown dried fruit?
#Person2#: Gui yuan are lucky, too! If you eat them, you'll have a very sweet life!
#Person1#: And how about these little brown chips?
#Person2#: Oh, that's deer horn. That helps you. . . umm, how should I put it?
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#Person1# buys two liangs of Ginseng with #Person2#'s assistance. #Person2# introduces other kinds of herb to #Person1#, including hong zat, Gui yuan, and deer horn.
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train_3881
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#Person1#: I wish our competition will quit poaching our people, when Susan resigned last week to work for the Sunburst, she was our fourth employee to leave us for them.
#Person2#: Have you ever considered that perhaps we have a morale problem among our employees? If everyone is discontent with their work, of course they won't stick around.
#Person1#: Well, those do leave will soon find out the grass isn't as green on the other side of fence as they thought it was, I know Sunburst is suffering from inbreeding.
#Person2#: Inbreeding is a big drawback from snitching most of their employees from one or two companies.
#Person1#: With Susan leaving, we should probably look to someone new on board.
#Person2#: Our human resource department is working on it, it's not easy to recruit new employees every few month, it's hard to find qualified people.
#Person1#: Maybe we should start shopping around the competitors people.
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#Person1# and #Person2# talk about their competition poaching their employees and reflect upon the morale problem among their employees. #Person1# suggests shopping around the competitor's people.
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train_3882
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#Person1#: I couldn't believe you should crack such a joke to them.
#Person2#: What was wrong?
#Person1#: You carried it too far. You obviously offended someone.
#Person2#: I didn't mean to hurt anyone.
#Person1#: I know, I know. But someone took offence.
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#Person1# thinks #Person2# offended someone but #Person2# didn't mean to do.
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train_3883
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#Person1#: Does she make any sense to you?
#Person2#: No. It's all Greek to me.
#Person1#: She's speaking French, not Greek.
#Person2#: I know that. I mean I couldn't understand her at all.
#Person1#: Me neither. All I have to do is study French hard.
#Person2#: I wish you the best of luck.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# that a girl is all Greek to #Person2# means #Person2# couldn't understand her at all.
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train_3884
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#Person1#: Hi, Rosa, what are you doing?
#Person2#: I'm trying to pick an English literature course for this term.
#Person1#: Take Professor Holds class. I took hers last year.
#Person2#: Really? What's she like?
#Person1#: Fantastic. I think she is really a good teacher.
#Person2#: Why? What makes her so good?
#Person1#: For one thing, she is really funny. She's also smart. So you learn a lot.
#Person2#: What do you think of Professor Vance?
#Person1#: He is boring. Most students fall asleep in his class and he is hard to talk to.
#Person2#: OK. I'll try to get into Professor Holds class.
#Person1#: You won't be sorry.
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Rosa's trying to pick an English literature course. #Person1# recommends Professor Hold's class and doesn't suggest Professor Vance's.
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train_3885
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#Person1#: Welcome! How was your trip?
#Person2#: Not too bad.
#Person1#: You must be exhausted! Your hotel is near the station.
#Person2#: Will I have time to rest before our meeting today?
#Person1#: Definitely. We are meeting at 7:00 PM, so will send a car for you around 6:00 PM.
#Person2#: Oh, great! I'll have 4 hours to explore the city. I am very excited to visit it. My friends are expecting me to post pictures on Wechat.
#Person1#: Is this your first time in Washington DC?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Well, that's a shame! I think you'll have some free time tomorrow. You should definitely visit the Smithsonian Museum and the Library of Congress is a must, too.
#Person2#: I can't wait.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# there will be time to rest before the meeting. Since it's #Person2#'s first time in Washington DC, #Person1# warmly recommends some places to visit tomorrow.
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train_3886
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#Person1#: Hi Judy. Did you see this notice in the dining hall?
#Person2#: Yeah, Sam. I don't like it. I usually sit here and talk with my friends after lunch until my first class at 2:00 in the afternoon. Now we have to find someplace else to go.
#Person1#: But we have lots of other places to go. We can go to the school park.
#Person2#: That means carrying all my books.
#Person1#: But they explain this will help keep the cost of food down and we can save some extra money.
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Judy isn't happy that she cannot sit in the dining hall after lunch, but Sam thinks it can help save some money.
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train_3887
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#Person1#: Jim, I heard you took a trip to San Diego is that right?
#Person2#: Yes, my daughter Emily was admitted by San Diego University. So I drove her there.
#Person1#: Did you spend some time visiting the city on the trip?
#Person2#: Yes, but I was only there for 2 days. So I didn't do too many things.
#Person1#: What did you do there?
#Person2#: We looked around San Diego University. We went to the beach. We walked around the city. We also dropped in on a brave boy suffering from cancer. My daughter and I read about him in a newspaper, if you want to know more about the boy. You can read some news about him on the Internet.
#Person1#: Well, did you take any pictures?
#Person2#: Yes, I have them with me. Do you want to look at them?
#Person1#: Sure, I love looking at photos.
#Person2#: This one is of my daughter and me on the beach, and this was taken in a museum before I left.
#Person1#: Did you go to the famous zoo there?
#Person2#: No, I hope to have a chance next time.
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Jim drove his daughter to San Diego who got admitted by San Diego University. Jim tells #Person1# about their travelling experience and shows #Person1# the pictures taken there.
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train_3888
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#Person1#: Many children nowadays can play some musical instruments. In my daughter's class, some can play the piano and some can play the violin.
#Person2#: I think these children are too tired. They have to do too much homework after class and find time to learn to play a musical instrument.
#Person1#: But music gives people enjoyment. Learning to play the piano or the violin can help children develop their ability of understanding music.
#Person2#: I agree, but I still don't think it's a good idea to force children to learn too much when they're young. Can your daughter play the piano or the violin?
#Person1#: She can play the violin.
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#Person1# thinks playing musical instruments is good for children. #Person2# agrees but thinks it's not a good idea to force children to learn.
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train_3889
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#Person1#: Dear, time is up, let ' s go there now.
#Person2#: Just a minute. I ' m putting on my clothes.
#Person1#: Have you taken the key to the door?
#Person2#: Yes. Oh, dear, I can ' t find my hairbrushes. Can you help me?
#Person1#: Where have you put it?
#Person2#: I put it in the dressing room.
#Person1#: Are you sure?
#Person2#: Yes, quite sure.
#Person1#: Then, have you looked downstairs?
#Person2#: Yes, I ' Ve looked everywhere downstairs.
#Person1#: Look, dear. It ' s over there.
#Person2#: Where?
#Person1#: On the floor.
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#Person1# and #Person2# are leaving in a hurry. #Person2# asks #Person1# to find #Person2#'s hairbrushes. #Person1# finds it on the floor.
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train_3890
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#Person1#: Excuse me, sir, may I talk to you?
#Person2#: Bill! Sure, come on in. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: Well sir, as you know, I have been an employee of this prestigious firm for over ten years.
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: I won ' t beat around the bush. Sir, I would like a raise. I currently have three companies after me and so I decided to talk to you first.
#Person2#: A raise? Son, I would love to give you a raise, but this is just not the right time.
#Person1#: I understand your position, and I know that the current economic downturn has had a negative impact on sales, but you must also take into consideration my hard work, pro-activeness and loyalty to this company for over a decade.
#Person2#: Taking into account these factors, and considering I don ' t want to start a brain drain, I ' m willing to offer you a ten percent raise and an extra five days of vacation time. How does that sound?
#Person1#: Great! It ' s a deal! Thank you, sir!
#Person2#: Before you go, just out of curiosity, what companies were after you?
#Person1#: Oh, the electric company, gas company and water company!
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Bill wants a raise in the economic downturn for his hard work, pro-activeness, and loyalty. #Person2# finally agrees to offer a ten percent raise and an extra five days of vacation time. Bill accepts the deal.
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train_3891
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#Person1#: John, I'm sorry, the air tickets for the International Day are sold out.
#Person2#: Really? I didn't expect that.
#Person1#: It's possible because everyone wants to travel during the holiday weekend.
#Person2#: I should have booked the tickets in advance.
#Person1#: Take it easy. I'll like you know if anyone decides to cancel his reservation.
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#Person1# tells John the air tickets for the International Day are sold out.
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train_3892
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#Person1#: I was wondering if you could help me with something.
#Person2#: Sure, anything you say.
#Person1#: Actually, it ' s a little bit silly.
#Person2#: Don ' t worry about it, just ask.
#Person1#: What words do I need to know to buy a pair of shoes?
#Person2#: You need to know the type of shoes you want.
#Person1#: Don ' t worry about that. I can point it out in the store.
#Person2#: The shoes can be comfortable or not comfortable, too wide, too narrow, or just right ; and long or short. In girls shoes, the heel can be high or low.
#Person1#: Let me write all that down. I ' m going shopping this afternoon.
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#Person1# asks #Person2# about the words required for buying shoes and #Person2# gives #Person1# some useful words.
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train_3893
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#Person1#: I understand we will need seven air conditioning units on the two floors. That's what you think, yes?
#Person2#: Yes. You could use five or six units. But five or six wouldn't be very efficient. I recommend seven.
#Person1#: And if we take the Decker units you suggested, what would the price be?
#Person2#: Let me calculate the price for you. I can give you a 15 % discount if you buy the seven units. Let's see here. Your total would be 5929 dollars.
#Person1#: Isn't there any way we can get central air conditioning in this building?
#Person2#: As I said, it is possible, but it would be much more expensive. I think it would be at least 12000 dollars to do a complete system.
#Person1#: That's too much. We need to use the separate units, I guess.
#Person2#: It's more practical, and the new units really are very quiet. Your customers won't even notice them.
#Person1#: So you say we can do it for 6000 dollars.
#Person2#: Yes, that's for the units. Installation would probably be another 700 to 1000 dollars. But it depends on the time spent, of course.
#Person1#: You mean installation isn't included? I'm very surprised.
#Person2#: No, Ma'am. Installation isn't included. The price I quoted was just for the units.
#Person1#: In Taipei, you know, the company usually installs the things they sell. They don't charge extra.
#Person2#: I know that, Ma'am. But they would just raise the price of the units to cover their costs. Here in L. A. , installation is charged separately.
#Person1#: Yes, I suppose I should get used to it. But I'm not really willing to spend more than 6000 dollars for this. We haven't even opened yet.
#Person2#: I understand, Ma'am.
#Person1#: And the other company that gave me a quote on this said they could do it for 4000 dollars.
#Person2#: It's a question of quality, Ma'am. At that price, you would not get good equipment. I've been in this business for almost twenty years. I know what happens. If you don't get quality air conditioning now, you will just have to replace the system after two years.
#Person1#: I will tell you what I can agree to. If you can quote me a price of 6000 dollars, installation included, I can accept.
#Person2#: Well.
#Person1#: You do seem like a better company than the other one. So I am willing to pay more than 4000 for you. But I won't pay more than 6000.
#Person2#: Well, we don't usually do it, but. . . I believe we can accommodate you on this. We will do the installation for free. Because we appreciate your business.
#Person1#: Good. I hope we can arrange the contract as soon as possible.
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#Person2# suggests #Person1# buy seven air conditioning units and offers discount. #Person1# is surprised that the installation is not included in 6000 dollars. #Person1# compares #Person2#'s offer to another company's offer and #Person2# agrees to do the installation for free.
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train_3894
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#Person1#: Good morning, Passport, please.
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Ah, thank you. Please bring your luggage here for inspection.
#Person2#: Ok. But is there anything wrong?
#Person1#: It's just a regular inspection. Do you have anything to declare?
#Person2#: I've got 6 packets of cigarettes and 2 bottles of champagne. Besides, I have two cameras, one is for my own use, and the other is a gift.
#Person1#: Well, the cigarettes and the champagne are not in excess of the duty-free allowance. But according to our law, each passenger is allowed only one camera duty-free. You'll have to pay duty for the other one.
#Person2#: Ok. Where shall I pay duty for it?
#Person1#: Please wait a minute. I'll make out the duty memo. . . Here you are. Take this and pay to the woman over there.
#Person2#: I've paid for it. Here's the receipt.
#Person1#: Very well. I hope you'll enjoy your stay in America.
#Person2#: Thank you.
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#Person1# is doing a regular inspection for #Person2#'s luggage. #Person1# asks #Person2# to declare and pay for the other camera because it is in excess of the duty-free allowance in America.
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train_3895
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#Person1#: Do you have a park in the city?
#Person2#: Yes, there is a lake in the park. It is very beautiful.
#Person1#: That's great. We can go boating on the lake in the afternoon.
#Person2#: It's a good idea. But I am afraid it's too cold. It is very windy on the lake.
#Person1#: Then we can take a walk and enjoy the scenery in the park.
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#Person1# suggests #Person2# go boating on a lake but #Person2# thinks that it is cold and windy. Then #Person1# suggests taking a walk.
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train_3896
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#Person1#: Is everything ready for Billy's birthday party?
#Person2#: Yes. I'Ve finished making the birthday cake and I'Ve put all the things on the table. Did you find the party hats?
#Person1#: Yes, I did. I'Ve put one on the table for each child. I put up the big ' happy birthday ' sign too.
#Person2#: Thanks. Do you think we have enough for the kids to eat and drink?
#Person1#: I'm sure of that. There's enough food here to feed an army!
#Person2#: That birthday cake looks wonderful, but you haven't put any candles on it yet.
#Person1#: Thanks for reminding me. I'Ve prepared some party games for the children too.
#Person2#: I'Ve brought a tape with lots of children's songs on it.
#Person1#: Hopefully, that will keep everyone happy.
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#Person1# and #Person2# have prepared enough food for Billy's birthday party. #Person2# reminds #Person1# to put candles and they have both prepared games for children.
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train_3897
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#Person1#: What was your wedding ceremony like, Abigail?
#Person2#: My husband and I got married in a registry office with just two friends there as witnesses. But then we had three parties to celebrate.
#Person1#: Three parties? That's quite a lot. That must have been expensive!
#Person2#: Well, since my husband and I are from two different countries, and we live in a third country, we decided to have one in each country. It wasn't actually that expensive.
#Person1#: Were your parents upset that they weren't there to see you get married?
#Person2#: I would have liked them to be there, but they couldn't afford to fly out to see us, and we couldn't afford to fly out to see them, so they understood.
#Person1#: Did your husband's family get to meet your family?
#Person2#: My husband's parents flew out to meet my family when we got married in my hometown, so that was great. Some people spend ridiculous amounts of money on extravagant wedding receptions, but we agreed that the wedding party should be less about money and more about family.
#Person1#: That makes sense. Did you go on a honeymoon?
#Person2#: We waited until our one-year anniversary to go on our honeymoon to Africa.
#Person1#: You really didn't have a very traditional wedding, did you?
#Person2#: Not at all, but we don't have a very traditional marriage either, so it suited us perfectly!
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#Person1# asks Abigail about Abigail's wedding ceremony. Abigail talks about the organization of three parties in different countries, and the plans of going on a honeymoon. #Person1# is surprised by Aibigail's wedding schedule.
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train_3898
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#Person1#: Hello! Let me introduce myself. My name is Nancy.
#Person2#: Nice to meet you, I'am Simon. I don't think I'Ve seen you around before.
#Person1#: No, I just started working here at IBM, I am in the sale department.
#Person2#: What do you do there?
#Person1#: I main market research, and you?
#Person2#: I'Ve beaning worked IBM for years. I am vested personnel file system, He is the after sale servise director. he such a nice boss, I like working for him.
#Person1#: Really? I don't believe I would met him, is he here now?
#Person2#: Yes, That's him over there - the taller, handsome one. Would you let me introduce you?
#Person1#: Thanks, that's would be lovely. You'r right, he is kind and nice looking.
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Nancy and Simon introduce themselves to each other. Nancy would like Simon to introduce her to his boss.
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train_3899
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#Person1#: Did you watch the Premiership last night?
#Person2#: Yes, I watched United play Chelsea. What a fierce battle! allay were engaged in intensive pressing and tackling in midfield. Well, it was not like a normal English League match.
#Person1#: No, it wasn't. Rather, it looked like a Bundesliga match, where physical contact is so frequent. English League teams are apt to pass the midfield quickly with long passes. It seems to me English soccer players are very gentlemanly. As Diego Maradona spoke teasingly, they often knew only chasing hard after the ball, but forgot to steal it.
#Person2#: Haha. That's probably why slide tackle and fouls are less common, and offsides more frequent in English League matches than those on the Continent. And the ball is often kept flying overhead, drawing beautiful curves in the sky. Such games are quite pleasing to the eye.
#Person1#: Which team do you back then?
#Person2#: I'm a firm United supporter. I like their playing style. The Reds always have several excellent wing-backs, Like Riggs, Peckham and Gary Neville. They often make wonderful crosses when they assist in attacking.
#Person1#: But the Reds keep a weak midfield. I think Juventas of Italian Series A have always maintained a very formidable midfield. It is the main source of its strength.
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#Person1# and #Person2# discuss the Premiership and different playing styles of teams. #Person2# is a firm supporter of United for its playing style while #Person1# supports Juventas of Italian Series A for its strong midfield.
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train_3900
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#Person1#: Do you have a boyfriend?
#Person2#: Yes. Why?
#Person1#: Well, I came to know a girl 3 weeks ago and we have so much in common.
#Person2#: So?
#Person1#: So I think I may fall in love with her.
#Person2#: You are attracted to her. That sounds great, but how do you know that it is a crush or it's real love?
#Person1#: Then what's the difference between having a crush and falling in love?
#Person2#: That's a big question. Well, if you are in love, maybe you'll take every opportunity to talk to her or telephone her for no reason at all.
#Person1#: That's what I did.
#Person2#: And you think about her all the time?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: And maybe you suddenly have new interests. I mean you suddenly begin to do things you used to avoid, ie. You used to sleep in every morning, but because she jogs every morning, then you begin to like jogging.
#Person1#: That's it. She likes dogs so much now, and I begin to love dogs.
#Person2#: Oh, congratulations! Sounds like you'Ve found your soul mate.
#Person1#: Thanks. But I know falling in love is one thing, while staying in love is another.
#Person2#: Yeah, that's right. If you find this person is more and more important to you and you can totally trust her, then you can stay in love.
#Person1#: Yeah. Falling in love is so good!
#Person2#: While staying in love is even better.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# may fall in love with a girl. #Person2# asks #Person1# about #Person1#'s feelings to the girl and thinks #Person1# is in love instead of a crush. #Person1# thinks that falling in love is great, and #Person2# thinks that staying in love in better.
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train_3901
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#Person1#: I would like to make a reservation for tomorrow.
#Person2#: I'm sorry but we are fully booked.
#Person1#: Well, how about 4th?
#Person2#: That's fine, but we have only a single room, is that OK?
#Person1#: Yes. Please help me reserve it.
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#Person2# helps #Person1# reserve a single room on the 4th.
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#Person1#: Can you tell me the best way to see the city?
#Person2#: Sure, I advise the sightseeing buses.
#Person1#: Travel by the buses? That sounds interesting.
#Person2#: Yes of course. You can see the whole city on the bus. It's cheap as well as efficient.
#Person1#: Oh, there comes the bus.
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#Person2# suggests #Person1# that the best way to see the city is taking a sightseeing bus.
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train_3903
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#Person1#: Good morning, sir. Do you have a reservation?
#Person2#: Yes. My name is Charles.
#Person1#: I see. We have a window table reserved for you.
#Person2#: It's very kind of you.
#Person1#: Would you like to order now or wait for a while?
#Person2#: Bring me the menu, please.
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Charles has a table reservation. #Person1# helps Charles order food.
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#Person1#: What's going on?
#Person2#: Nothing really. How about you?
#Person1#: A lot, like the party I'm having on Friday.
#Person2#: Well, that's cool.
#Person1#: Will you be able to make it?
#Person2#: I'm busy this Friday. I'm sorry.
#Person1#: What do you have to do?
#Person2#: I'm having dinner with my family
#Person1#: Maybe you can come next time.
#Person2#: I'll make sure and come to your next party.
#Person1#: I'll look for you at my next party.
#Person2#: I'll be there.
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#Person1# invites #Person2# to #Person1#'s party, but #Person2# will not go because of family dinner.
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train_3905
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#Person1#: With tomorrow being Labor Day and all, I think it would be a nice gesture to let all the members of laboring staff leave work an hour early. What do you say?
#Person2#: What! That sounds perfectly ridiculous! Labour Day is a holiday for everyone, not just laboring staff. . . and we get a whole day off tomorrow anyway, so what's the point of an extra hour tonight?
#Person1#: Well, we all get Labour Day off as a holiday, the real purpose of the holiday is to remember all the people who do manual or other hard labor. It's to celebrate those who work doing what other people might not be willing to do. I think we ought to do something in honor of the common worker.
#Person2#: So if we did allow the laboring force to go home early, how many people are we talking about?
#Person1#: In our company, the laborial force makes up 60 % of our workers. We'd just be letting slightly over half the folks out a little early.
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#Person1# suggests letting all the laboring staff members leave work an hour early before Labor Day. #Person2# cannot understand the reason, so #Person1# explains to #Person2# the main purpose of Labor Day.
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train_3906
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#Person1#: Are there other chores for us to do?
#Person2#: We also have to vacuum the house.
#Person1#: You used to do this by yourself?
#Person2#: You'd better believe it.
#Person1#: I'll do the second floor and you do the first floor.
#Person2#: No. You're going to do the entire house.
#Person1#: What about you?
#Person2#: I'm going to mow the lawn.
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#Person2# asks and #Person1# to vacuum the entire house and #Person2# will mow the lawn.
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train_3907
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#Person1#: Which movie is your favorite to watch?
#Person2#: I have to say, my favorite movie is Superbad.
#Person1#: Is that right? Why?
#Person2#: Honestly, it is one of the funniest movies I've seen in a long time.
#Person1#: You're right. That movie is hilarious.
#Person2#: I didn't think you saw that movie.
#Person1#: I went to see it the day it came out.
#Person2#: I was laughing through the whole movie.
#Person1#: I couldn't help laughing, either.
#Person2#: Same here.
#Person1#: I bought the movie. Would you like to come to my house and watch it?
#Person2#: Of course.
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#Person1# and #Person2# could not stop laughing while watching #Person2#'s favorite movie. #Person1# invites #Person2# to watch it at #Person1#'s house.
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train_3908
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#Person1#: To start with, may I know why you are interested in working for our company?
#Person2#: First, as far as I know, your company has had an impressive growth record. Second, I want to get into the foreign trade business.
#Person1#: Now you are with Quandong Company. What is your chief responsibility there?
#Person2#: I'm in charge of marketing activities in South-East Asia, for example, organizing trade conferences and arranging exhibitions.
#Person1#: Do you have any questions about the job?
#Person2#: Yes. Are there chances for employees to be transferred to overseas branches of the company?
#Person1#: Certainly. This is an international company, and there're good chances for you to work overseas.
#Person2#: That would be good.
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#Person1# asks #Person2#'s interest in working for #Person1#'s company and #Person2#'s cheif responsibility at Quandong Company. #Person1# assures #Person2# that there are good chances to work overseas in #Person1#'s company.
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train_3909
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#Person1#: So, you know how to drive, right?
#Person2#: I'm pretty good.
#Person1#: Do you think you can teach me?
#Person2#: Did you get your learner's permit yet?
#Person1#: I have it already.
#Person2#: Do you have any experience driving a car?
#Person1#: I've only done it once.
#Person2#: Do you know all the controls in the car?
#Person1#: Yes, I am aware of them.
#Person2#: When do you want to start learning how to drive?
#Person1#: Whenever you have time.
#Person2#: We can do it tomorrow ; just call me.
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#Person1# wants #Person2# to teach #Person1# driving. #Person2# agrees after knowing #Person1#'s former experience in driving a car.
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train_3910
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#Person1#: This looks like a nice restaurant.
#Person2#: Yeah, it is. I come here all the time.
#Person1#: Let's sit over there.
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: Can you pass me a menu please.
#Person2#: Sure. What are you going to have to drink?
#Person1#: I'm going to have a glass of beer. How about you?
#Person2#: I think I'll have a glass of wine.
#Person1#: Do you want to order an appetizer first?
#Person2#: Not really, maybe we can just order some bread.
#Person1#: OK. What are you going to have to eat?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. I haven't decided yet. Can you recommend something?
#Person1#: Sure, I've had the steak and the lobster before. They're both very good.
#Person2#: I think I'll have the lobster. What are you going to have?
#Person1#: I'm not that hungry. I think I'm just going to have a salad.
#Person2#: I'm gonna go to the bathroom. When the waitress comes back, will you order for me?
#Person1#: Sure. No problem.
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#Person1# and #Person2# are in a nice restaurant. #Person1# makes recommendations to #Person2#. #Person2# will have the lobster and #Person1# will just have the salad.
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train_3911
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#Person1#: My doctor says that I need a blood test.
#Person2#: I can help you with that. Just have a seat and roll up your left sleeve.
#Person1#: What are you taking my blood for?
#Person2#: Your doctor has requested a check of your white blood count.
#Person1#: What information does that give him?
#Person2#: If your white blood cell count is off, it could signal an infection somewhere in your body.
#Person1#: Is a blood test painful?
#Person2#: I am putting a tourniquet on your arm to plump up the vein. It will only feel like a little pin prick.
#Person1#: Oh, my God, that hurts!
#Person2#: That was it! Thank you for coming in today.
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#Person1# needs to do a blood test and #Person2# helps take #Person1#'s blood to check #Person1#'s white blood count. #Person1# thinks it hurts to take blood.
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train_3912
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#Person1#: Is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: Yes, we would like to take a tour to L. A.
#Person1#: Well, that's really a big city. How long do your vacations last?
#Person2#: 2 weeks. Can I have a brochure of the sightseeing tours?
#Person1#: Here you are. Take your time.
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#Person2# plans to take a tour to L.A. and #Person1# gives #Person2# a sightseeing brochure.
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train_3913
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#Person1#: Mmm. . . it is delicious.
#Person2#: Oh, do you really like it?
#Person1#: Yes. It's superb.
#Person2#: Well, it's kind of you to say so.
#Person1#: In fact, could I ask you for the recipe?
#Person2#: Sure. It's really very easy. First, mix together an egg, two teaspoons of salt, and two pounds of ground beef. Then, add two ounces of milk. Are you with me?
#Person1#: Yes, I've got it.
#Person2#: OK. Next, put the mixture into a baking pan and bake it forty-five minutes at 360 degrees.
#Person1#: Wait a minute. I didn't catch you there. Could you repeat that?
#Person2#: Sure. Bake it forty-five minutes at 360 degrees.
#Person1#: Now, I've got it. Thank you.
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#Person1# asks #Person2# for a recipe and #Person2# tells #Person1# about the ingredients and procedures.
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train_3914
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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 #Person1# go on a blind date. Jacob asks #Person1# for more information about the girl and Jacob thinks the girl is too good to be true.
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train_3915
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#Person1#: Amy, so, how are you doing?
#Person2#: Oh, hi, Sam. School is so crazy these days, and when I'm not at school, I'm at work.
#Person1#: Hey, listen. I'm getting together with Sara and Paul tonight, and a few of other friends are going to join us. And we're going out to eat and then watch a movie. Why not come with us?
#Person2#: I'd love to, but I have to study for a test tomorrow.
#Person1#: Ah, come on. We're planning on having dinner around 6:30 and then seeing a movie at 7:30. We should be home by 10:30...11:30 at the latest.
#Person2#: I... I don't think I'd better. I haven't been feeling well lately.
#Person1#: Yeah, because you study too much. Well, we'll have a fun time. And it's Sara's birthday, too. And we're throwing her a small birthday party after the movie. Come on. Best friends always stick together.
#Person2#: Oh. Okay.
#Person1#: Great. I'll pick you up about 6:00.
#Person2#: Okay. See you then, but I have to be back by 10:30.
#Person1#: Ah, 10:30... Midnight. It's all the same. See you at 6:00.
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Sam invites Amy to eat and watch a movie with some friends but Amy has to study for a test. Sam persuades Amy to join because it's Sara's birthday.
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train_3916
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#Person1#: I can't believe you got such great seats to this baseball game!
#Person2#: I'm glad you like them.
#Person1#: We are right by home plate. I can see everything perfectly.
#Person2#: I almost got seats by first base, but I thought you would like these more.
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#Person1# is surprised that #Person2# got seats by home plate.
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train_3917
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#Person1#: I'm sorry I haven't, Mrs. Smith. I've already finished the exercises, but I can't find my exercise book anywhere now.
#Person2#: Really? I don't understand why you are always forgetting to hand in your exercise book. You are lying.
#Person1#: Mrs. Smith, I'm not lying this time.
#Person2#: I'm really angry with you. If you don't tell me the truth, I'll have to call your parents after class.
#Person1#: I'm sorry my parents have gone to Beijing. They'll be back in half a month.
#Person2#: I don't believe you. It was yesterday that I saw your parents in the supermarket. You're very clever, but you never spend your time doing your math exercises. Sit down, please. Let's get down to business.
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Mrs. Smith thinks that #Person1# is lying for not handing in the exercises and #Person1# claims that #Person1#'s parents are in Beijing. Mrs. Smith does not believe it.
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train_3918
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#Person1#: Guess what, Mom. I got it.
#Person2#: Great. That's super.
#Person3#: What's going on? So, what did you get me?
#Person1#: Nothing. I got my driver's license. Okay. Bye.
#Person3#: Wait, wait, wait. Where are you going?
#Person1#: Mom said I could take the car to school this morning, and ...
#Person3#: Hold on here. I've prepared a few rules regarding the use of the motor vehicles in this house.
#Person1#: Like what?
#Person3#: Let me get my notes here.
#Person1#: Dad! That looks like a book? Mom, Dad's being mean to me.
#Person3#: Okay, let me get my reading glasses here. Okay, here we are. Rule number one: No driving with friends for the first six months.
#Person1#: What?
#Person3#: Teenagers often lack the judgment to drive responsibly, especially when several teenagers are involved. I mean they speed, they joyride, they cruise around town way past midnight.
#Person1#: But that's not me! Do I really need this lecture? This is such a drag!
#Person3#: Furthermore, who really needs a car when a pair of shoes will work? I mean, life was different when I was your age. In fact, I used to walk to school ...
#Person1#: Yeah, yeah. I know. Both ways uphill in ten feet of snow. I've heard this story many times.
#Person3#: Yeah. Oh, where were we? Oh yes. Rule number two: You always must wear your seat belt and obey the rules of the road.
#Person1#: Duh. I wasn't born yesterday.
#Person3#: Okay, rule number three: You can't drive long distances at night because you might get drowsy and drive off the road. But driving to the movie theater is fine.
#Person1#: But the movie theater is right across the street from our house.
#Person3#: Exactly, so you can just park in the driveway and walk there.
#Person1#: Mom! Dad's being unreasonable.
#Person3#: And rule number four: You should never use a cell phone while driving. That could cause an accident.
#Person1#: But YOU do.
#Person3#: That's different.
#Person1#: How's it different? You even need my help to turn your cell phone on.
#Person3#: And rule number five: Remember that I love you, and I'm just a protective father who wants his daughter to always be safe.
#Person1#: Does that mean I can take the car now?
#Person3#: Well, I don't know.
#Person1#: Please dad, please. You're the best dad in the whole wide world.
#Person3#: That's not what you said earlier.
#Person1#: Hey, having the car keys in my hands changes my whole perspective on life.
#Person3#: Well, okay. I guess if I'm considered the best dad in the world for five minutes, then I'll accept that.
#Person1#: Yeah.
#Person3#: Okay, but drive carefully and don't forget to fill up the car with gas before you come home. [Bye. Love ya guys.] Okay. Hon, do you think I did the right thing?
#Person2#: Yeah. She has to grow up sometime.
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The daughter gets the driving license and her mom allows her to drive to school. Her dad has prepared five rules of driving to obey, including not driving with friends for the first six months, wearing seat belt and obey the rules of the road, not driving long distance at night and not using cell phone while driving. Her dad loves her and is just being protective.
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#Person1#: Would you please tell me why you want to work in our kindergarten? You know kids are sometimes so tiresome.
#Person2#: I love children. I can sing to them and teach them how to dance.
#Person1#: Then have you worked in a kindergarten before?
#Person2#: No, but I used to take care of children during summer and winter holidays.
#Person1#: I see. By the way, do you want to work part-time or full-time?
#Person2#: I'd prefer part-time.
#Person1#: When can you work?
#Person2#: I'm free every afternoon. So I can work about 20 hours a week.
#Person1#: OK, Jean, you're hired. You can work here from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., four days a week, except Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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#Person1# asks Jean the reason why she wants to work in kindergarten, her previous working experience and preference of part-time or full-time. Then #Person1# hires her as a part-time teacher.
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train_3920
|
#Person1#: Dad, what will we have for dinner?
#Person2#: I don't know. Maybe fried fish, chicken soup and...
#Person1#: Oh, no. We've had such things since Mom's gone.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. But that is the only thing I can cook. What do you want to have then?
#Person1#: I'd like to go to McDonald's this time.
#Person2#: OK then. You'll drive, will you?
#Person1#: No, I'm a bit tired today. You do that, please.
#Person2#: OK, OK. I always do things like that ... Ah, here we are.
#Person1#: Dad, what do you want to have? I'd like a hamburger.
#Person2#: Hamburger, salad, coke and apple pie. Is that all right for you, Tom?
#Person1#: Right, and fetch me an ice-cream, too. I'll go and find the seats.
#Person2#: And I'll get some vegetable for myself, and a coffee... Oh, I'm afraid we'll have to do some packing.
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Tom tells his father that he likes to have McDonald instead of the food his father cooks for dinner. Tom finds the seats and his father orders food.
|
train_3921
|
#Person1#: Where are you going for your holiday this year, Jane?
#Person2#: Florida.
#Person1#: Great! How long are you going to stay there?
#Person2#: One week. Just for Christmas time.
#Person1#: Have you got any friends there?
#Person2#: No. I have always wanted to go, but I've been too busy. Now I've got a week's holiday, and I can enjoy Christmas special prices. My dream will come true.
#Person1#: Lovely! I guess you will certainly go to Disneyland.
#Person2#: You are right. You have been there, haven't you?
#Person1#: Yes, but just a couple of days.
#Person2#: Tell me something about it, will you?
#Person1#: There are so many things to see in the park. It has several main sections. They are named Main Street, Frontier Land, Fantasy Land, Tomorrow Land and Adventure Land. The park is often called a 'Magic Kingdom'.
#Person2#: It must be an unforgettable experience for you.
#Person1#: That's true, especially the Magic Mountain and Fantasy Land. I'm sure you'll enjoy your visit too.
#Person2#: Thank you. I believe so.
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Jean tells #Person1# that she will go to Florida and Disneyland for Christmas time. #Person1# introduces Disneyland's sections to Jean and hopes she will enjoy the visit.
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train_3922
|
#Person1#: We want to take a train to New York.
#Person2#: Regular or express train?
#Person1#: How much time would I save if we took the express?
#Person2#: About one hour. The next express train arrives in New York at 3:15.
#Person1#: And how much more do I have to pay for the express?
#Person2#: First class is 24 dollars more, and second class is 15 dollars more.
#Person1#: As long as we can arrive one hour earlier, I don't mind paying a little extra. Then give me one second class ticket on the express, please.
#Person2#: OK, one second class ticket. Here you are.
#Person1#: Thank you.
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#Person1# buys one second-class ticket on the express train to New York with #Person2#'s assistance.
|
train_3923
|
#Person1#: Hello. Is that reception?
#Person2#: Yes, madam.
#Person1#: This is Mrs. Bates, Room 504. I sent some clothes to the laundry this morning. But they are not back yet. You see, we are leaving early tomorrow morning.
#Person2#: Just a moment, madam. I'll put you through to the housekeeper.
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Mrs. Bates calls the reception to ask about her clothes at the laundry. #Person2# puts her through to the housekeeper.
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train_3924
|
#Person1#: Take me to this address, please.
#Person2#: Yes, Ma'am. Here we are.
#Person1#: How much do I owe you, sir?
#Person2#: 30 dollars, Ma'am.
#Person1#: Are you kidding? The meter says 15 dollars, doesn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, but we need some extra charge and some tip too.
#Person1#: I don't get it. I'll go and have our doorman talk to you then.
#Person2#: Ok, Ma'am. Calm down, 15 dollars will do.
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#Person2# asks #Person1# to pay 30 dollars and #Person1# is surprised because the meter says 15 dollars.
|
train_3925
|
#Person1#: What do you think of the novel you just finished reading?
#Person2#: I like it a lot. It has a very funny beginning, I think. It attracts your attention the moment you begin reading it.
#Person1#: What do you like best about it?
#Person2#: I like the plot. It's so full of twists and turns. I also like the main character. She is so humorous and smart.
#Person1#: What do you think of the ending?
#Person2#: The ending is a bit weak. It's so abrupt, like those of most other detective stories.
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#Person1# asks #Person2#'s feelings about the novel. #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# likes the novel's beginning, plot, and the main character but not the ending.
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train_3926
|
#Person1#: Three other people started to bid. One called himself Buddhabuyer, so I knew he meant business. I raised my bid twice, but it kept going up.
#Person2#: How high did the price go?
#Person1#: I don't know. I dropped out at $250.
#Person2#: You didn't watch the end of the auction?
#Person1#: No. It wasn't the super bargain I thought it was.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# the price of the auction kept going and #Person1# dropped out because it was not a super bargain.
|
train_3927
|
#Person1#: What's 'pi'?
#Person2#: That's the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter, I think.
#Person1#: I see. What is that ratio exactly?
#Person2#: It's approximately 3. 14, but the number continues forever. What's the diameter of your circle?
#Person1#: It's 10 centimeters, so the circumference should be 31. 4 centimeters.
#Person2#: Ok. My next problem is to convert 10000 british pounds into us dollars. What's the exchange rate at the moment?
#Person1#: According to the newspaper, the exchange rate is 1. 85 dollars to the pound.
#Person2#: That means that 10. 000 pounds will buy me 18. 500 dollars.
#Person1#: What's the next question.
#Person2#: Fractions. What's a quarter and an eighth? That's three-eights. Easy. The next question is 'what are prime numbers? '.
#Person1#: I can help you there. Those are numbers that cannot be created by multiplying two whole numbers, apart from the number itself and 1, together.
#Person2#: So, 1, 2 and 3 are prime numbers, but 4 isn't because 2*2=4.
#Person1#: Exactly. Anything else?
#Person2#: How many seconds in an hour? 60 seconds multiplied by 60 minutes equals 3600 seconds altogether.
#Person1#: You'll be a mathematician one day.
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#Person1# asks #Person2# what is pi, the exchange rate of converting 10000 british pounds into us dollar, what are prime numbers and how many seconds in an hour. #Person2# helped #Person1#with these math questions.
|
train_3928
|
#Person1#: Oh, no. This can't be happening.
#Person2#: I wonder what's going on.
#Person1#: I'm going to ring the alarm. I told them weeks ago to check it. I would have been better off taking the stairs.
#Person2#: Do you mean this has happened before?
#Person1#: Yeah, it was a few weeks ago but I wasn't in here. Oh, if I'm in here a long time I don't know what I'm going to do.
#Person2#: Well, for crying out loud. Don't lose your head. Calm down.
#Person1#: You know I knocked myself out to be on time for an appointment. And now look.
#Person2#: Complaining isn't going to help.
#Person1#: How can you be so calm? Has this ever happened to you?
#Person2#: No. This is my first time but why should I panic? What good would it do? I'd rather pass the time in here pleasantly.
#Person1#: How can that be possible?
#Person2#: Well, we could use our phones to listen to music, read e-books or, hey, why don't you just sit down and tell me about yourself?
#Person1#: OK.
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#Person1# complains to #Person2# that there are some problems with the elevator and doesn't know what to do here. #Person2# advises #Person1# to calm down and pass the time pleasantly.
|
train_3929
|
#Person1#: How may I help you?
#Person2#: Hi, I would like to rent a car.
#Person1#: Sure, did you make a reservation?
#Person2#: No, I decided to rent one when I got off the plane just now. Is that OK?
#Person1#: Of course. I was just checking. So how many days do you need the car for?
#Person2#: Can I just do 4 days for now and make the rent longer through a phone call later?
#Person1#: In that case, I suggest you go for 7 days, which will give you a 20% discount. And if you choose to return the car after 5 days, you can get the rest of your money back.
#Person2#: OK, I will do that. Can I return the car at the train station?
#Person1#: Yes, you can.
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#Person1# wants to rent a car without a reservation, and #Person2# suggests #Person1# rent a car for 7 days with a discount.
|
train_3930
|
#Person1#: What are some of the good things about being a teenager?
#Person2#: Well, you don't have to go out to work for a start. Another thing is, we don't have to do the housework, which is really boring.
#Person1#: What are the bad things?
#Person2#: The problem is that you never have enough money. We get some money from our parents but it's never enough. You aren't allowed to buy what you want.
#Person1#: What do you think it's like being an adult?
#Person2#: Well, adults have to look after their family. They have responsibilities. I feel more sorry for my mom. She's always rushing around and she has to go to work as well. She doesn't have to work on Thursdays and Fridays. But she has loads of different things to do in a day like shopping, uh, cooking, taking me to swimming.
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#Person1# asks #Person2# about good and bad things about being a teenager. Then #Person1# asks #Person2#'s ideas of being an adult and #Person2# answers with the example of #Person2#'s mom's responsibilities.
|
train_3931
|
#Person1#: I hear you just got back from Brazil. Did you enjoy yourself?
#Person2#: Yes, I had a wonderful time.
#Person1#: Really? Well, speaking of time, actually, I had a time problem here in the US. I was invited to my professor's house. He said to come at 7:00. I arrived at about 7:10 but I guess it was a little early.
#Person2#: Why? What did your professor say?
#Person1#: He didn't say anything. He was still in the shower. His wife opened the door.
#Person2#: So they were still getting ready? Well, Americans usually show up at a party about 20 or 30 minutes late. But you weren't too early.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# has a time problem in the US because Americans usually show up about 20 or 30 minutes later than the appointed time.
|
train_3932
|
#Person1#: I'm on the beach to talk to Mel Flynn, an Australian teenager who spends most of her free time underwater. Hello, Mel.
#Person2#: Hi.
#Person1#: How did you become interested in diving?
#Person2#: I grew up near the beach and I liked watching little fish. My parents say they knew I'd work with fish when I got older. They're both biologists, but more interested in land animals. When I was old enough, I asked if I could go diving. So I could take a closer look at all the amazing things living underwater.
#Person1#: When did you start to dive?
#Person2#: I learned to swim when I was 3, but I had to wait 7 years to dive. But even then we couldn't go deeper than 12 meters.
#Person1#: Did you feel scared?
#Person2#: Not really. The teacher told us which dangerous fish to avoid and as long as we left them alone, we wouldn't be in danger. And we were never too far from our dive boat.
#Person1#: And what do you do now?
#Person2#: I joined a group of teenagers who help scientist with their research. I like working with them. We're volunteers, but many of us are planning on becoming biologist on see animals in the future. I've learned so much already by watching the scientists at work.
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#Person1# interviews Mel Flynn and Mel tells #Person1# that Mel is interested in diving and started diving at 10. Mel doesn't feel scared while diving and now helps with scientists' research work as a teenage volunteer.
|
train_3933
|
#Person1#: Uncle George, how long have you been a taxi driver?
#Person2#: For nearly 10 years. I usually go to work at 5:30 in the afternoon, and get back home between 2:00 and 3:00 in the morning.
#Person1#: You must be tired all the time. Oh, I heard you were questioned by the police last year, what happened?
#Person2#: Well, it was really funny. It was a dark night. I took a woman home from a party. She had her little dog with her, she had left her keys at home by accident.
#Person1#: That's terrible, did she ask you to get them for her?
#Person2#: No, she climbed in through the window herself, while I took care of her dog in my car.
#Person1#: Then, why did the police question you?
#Person2#: I waited there for a long time, then I decided to climb into her home through the window, and find out what was going on, but someone called 911. The police came and questioned me.
#Person1#: But where was the woman?
#Person2#: Ha ha, she had fallen asleep after climbing in. Luckily, she woke up and explained everything to the police.
|
#Person1# asks Uncle George how long has he been a taxi driver, and Uncle George tells #Person1# about his funny story as a taxi driver that he was questioned by the police because of climbing into a passenger's home.
|
train_3934
|
#Person1#: So, Misaki, you're from Japan, right?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm from Akita, the northern Japan.
#Person1#: What is it like?
#Person2#: There are a lot of mountains. And you can actually see colors changing on them in the fall.
#Person1#: Sounds beautiful.
#Person2#: Yeah, in my home, Yashima town, there are only 6,000 people. But there is an amazing waterfall which I consider to be the best in Japan, really tall and wide.
#Person1#: Cool. So when is the last time you went home?
#Person2#: 7 days ago. My parents still live there.
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#Person1# asks about where Misaki is from and what is it like. Misaki speaks highly of her hometown.
|
train_3935
|
#Person1#: How much is this piano, please?
#Person2#: $1000.
#Person1#: My god! That's a fortune!
#Person2#: But you must realize that this is the most famous brand.
#Person1#: But it's too dear for me.
#Person2#: That's the best piano hit our store.
#Person1#: I just want to get one for my daughter to learn how to play the piano.
#Person2#: Then how about this one made in New York? It's priced at only $620.
#Person1#: I hope its quality is guaranteed.
#Person2#: Oh, yes, madam. As ours is a well known store, our goods are always dependable.
#Person1#: Can you make it any cheaper? It's the first time that I've visited your store.
#Person2#: For the first time, I'll make it an even figure $600.
#Person1#: Thank you. By the way, can you have it delivered?
#Person2#: Yes, of course, madam. We will deliver it free of charge.
|
#Person1# asks #Person2# about the price of pianos in #Person2#'s store. #Person1# bargains with #Person2# on a piano made in New York and #Person2# offers with a cheaper price and a free delivery.
|
train_3936
|
#Person1#: Good morning, Kate. Long time no see.
#Person2#: Good morning, Vera, Nice to meet you.
#Person1#: Kate, I know you ' Ve been a stewardess for more than one year. And I ' ll have an interview on stewardess tomorrow. Can you tell me some etiquette about the interview?
#Person2#: Of course. First you should do up your long hair and do make up but not too thick.
#Person1#: Is there anything else I should pay attention to?
#Person2#: Yes, when you attend the interview, you should pay attention to your manner, style of conversation and expression. You should keep smiling always, being polite when you talk with the interviewer. Don't move from time to time when you sit there. And you also should know how to use eye contact.
#Person1#: Thank you, I've learned so much from you.
#Person2#: That ' s all right. Hope you can do better tomorrow.
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Vera will have an interview on stewardess tomorrow, so Kate tells her some etiquette about the interview, including the hairstyle, make-up, manner, style of conversation, and expression.
|
train_3937
|
#Person1#: Hello, ma ' am. Can I help you?
#Person2#: I ' m looking for a sweater.
#Person1#: What size are you looking for?
#Person2#: Well, I ' m looking for size 10 but you don ' t have it.
#Person1#: How about this one? I think it looks terrific on you.
#Person2#: Yes, I like the color. Can I try it on?
#Person1#: Sure. The fitting room is on your right.
#Person2#: It fits well. I like it a lot. What do you think?
#Person1#: You look pretty in red.
#Person2#: Oh, it ' s my favorite. How much is it?
#Person1#: $ 29.99.
#Person2#: Okay. I ' ll take it. Thank you very much for your help.
#Person1#: You ' re welcome.
|
#Person2# purchases a red sweater with #Person1#'s assistance.
|
train_3938
|
#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Wang. I am glad to meet you here at the fair.
#Person2#: Like wise. Take a seat, please. How about a cup of tea?
#Person1#: Sure. Thank you. It seems your business is prosperous. There are many customers here.
#Person2#: Yes, it's not too bad. Our sales are going up year after year. And we still have a large potential production capacity.
#Person1#: Well, what do you think of choosing a commission representative or agent abroad to promote your sales?
#Person2#: That's a good idea. So far, we have several agents abroad.
#Person1#: We are willing to be your agent in Thailand for hand-held tools. What do you think?
#Person2#: That sounds good.
#Person1#: Then, what's your usual commission rate for your agents?
#Person2#: Usually, we give a commission of 4 % to our agents.
#Person1#: 4 % is too low, I think. You see, we have a lot of work to do in sales promotion, such as advertising on radio or TV, printing booklets, leaflets, catalogues and so on. It all costs money, 4 % is not enough.
#Person2#: Don't worry. We'll allow you a higher commission rate if your sales score a substantial increase.
#Person1#: You mean to say a bonus given a good sale score.
#Person2#: It sounds OK. Then how do you pay the commission?
#Person1#: We may deduct the commission from the invoice value directly or remit it to you after payment.
#Person2#: All right. If it's okay, we would like to sign an agency agreement with you immediately.
#Person1#: Think it over. We hope to keep a good business relationship with you.
#Person2#: Thank you for your help.
|
#Person1# meets Mr.Wang and offers to be his agent in Thailand for hand-held tools. Mr.Wang agrees after they discuss the commission rate and ways of payment. Mr.Wang would like to sign an agency agreement with #Person1#.
|
train_3939
|
#Person1#: Jim? Jim? ... What are you doing in the kitchen?
#Person2#: Nothing, Mummy. I was hungry so I came here for some milk.
#Person1#: Milk? I thought you didn't like milk.
#Person2#: I don't, but I couldn't find anything to eat in the refrigerator.
#Person1#: Nonsense. There's lots of food in the refrigerator... What's behind your back?
#Person2#: Nothing.
#Person1#: What are you hiding behind your back? Let me see.
#Person2#: Promise that you won't get angry.
#Person1#: OK, I promise. What is it?
#Person2#: It's a kitty.
#Person1#: Oh, Jim. I told you. No pets. It'll make a mess of this house.
#Person2#: Please, Mummy. Everybody else in my class keeps a pet. Please, I'll take care of it. It's a good kitty. It'll not bring you any trouble.
#Person1#: No way. It might belong to somebody else. You can't keep it here.
#Person2#: Please, Mummy. I found it this afternoon by the garbage bin. It was starving and looking for something to eat. Please! You see, it's so cute and tame.
#Person1#: All right. But you have to clean up everything it messes up.
#Person2#: I will. Thank you, Mummy.
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Jim lies to his mother that he's in the kitchen because he's hungry and looking for some milk, but his mother finds out he's looking for milk for a kitty. Jim begs his mother to keep it. His mother at first disagrees but finally gives in.
|
train_3940
|
#Person1#: What's wrong with it?
#Person2#: It's broken. I just bought it yesterday, you know, it costs me $ 556.
#Person1#: It sounds too bad. What will you do?
#Person2#: Mike suggests me to return it.
#Person1#: That's what I want to say.
|
#Person2# bought something yesterday and it's broken. Mike suggests #Person2# return it and #Person1# agrees.
|
train_3941
|
#Person1#: hello, do you remember me? I bought some vases from you yesterday.
#Person2#: yes, you sent them to New York, right?
#Person1#: that's right. I thought I'd come back to buy some more souvenirs.
#Person2#: what did you in mind?
#Person1#: well, first, I'd like to buy a few postcards. My sister used to always send a postcard to herself whenever she went anywhere. I want to do that, too.
#Person2#: we have plenty of postcards to choose from here. The same designs can be found on these posters.
#Person1#: posters are difficult to travel with. I think I'll just buy the postcards. I heard that you might also have some of the masks that are made in Venice.
#Person2#: yes, we do. They're on the wall behind you.
#Person1#: how much do they cost?
#Person2#: the prices are clearly marked on the back of each mask. Would you like me to get one down for you to look at?
#Person1#: yes, I think I'd like the green mask in the middle.
#Person2#: here you go.
#Person1#: I'll take it, I'd also like to buy some chocolate.
#Person2#: are you looking for some homemade chocolate as a gift.
#Person1#: yes, it's my girlfriend's birthday today and she loves chocolate.
#Person2#: we've got plenty to choose from here.
#Person1#: they look delicious. I think she'll be pleased.
|
#Person1# comes to the store where #Person1# bought some vases yesterday to buy some more souvenirs. With #Person2#'s help, #Person1# purchases some postcards, a green mask, and some chocolate for #Person1#'s girlfriend.
|
train_3942
|
#Person1#: Oh, dear! which dress should I choose? I can't make up my mind. Please help me.
#Person2#: You know I don't know anything about fashion.
#Person1#: Which dress do you like best?
#Person2#: Well, they are both all right.
#Person1#: Only all right?
#Person2#: Oh, no. I mean you look very nice in both of them.
#Person1#: Mike, that's no help to me at all. I can't wear both of them at the same time. I want a decision.
#Person2#: But after all, it is your decision, not mine.
#Person1#: Oh, yes. The green dress is very smart. but I can't be sure if it goes with a hat.
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#Person1# asks Mike for advice about which dress to choose. Mike thinks both dresses are nice. #Person1# still hesitates.
|
train_3943
|
#Person1#: I need to order new business cards.
#Person2#: Do you have any idea how many you'd like?
#Person1#: I think 2, 000 would be enough.
#Person2#: Would you fill out this form, please?
#Person1#: I don't want to make any changes to my old card.
#Person2#: If you detect any difference, I'll take you out to dinner.
#Person1#: . . . Okay, that's it. Here's the form, and here's my old card to use as a model.
#Person2#: Thank you. Your order will be ready seven days from now.
#Person1#: I need it sooner. Let me have it in three days, okay?
#Person2#: We can certainly give you faster turnaround, but it will cost you extra.
|
#Person1# orders 2,000 new business cards with #Person2# assistance. #Person1# wants them sooner. #Person2# tells #Person1# it will cost more.
|
train_3944
|
#Person1#: Good afternoon, can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello. I've been told to come in and see someone about my L / C. I just had a message to come in and see someone called Kristy.
#Person1#: I'm Kristy. Can I help?
#Person2#: I received a letter asking me to come in and see you. I'm Mr. Simons from Dalton's Electrics.
#Person1#: Oh, yes. Hello Mr. Simons. I have some information about your L / C amendment. The negotiating bank has just informed us that the 3rd party does not wish to accept the amendment.
#Person2#: Oh dear! Where should I go from here?
#Person1#: I'd recommend going back to the 3rd party, personally this time, and discussing what exactly it is they aren't happy with. Hopefully you can reach some sort of agreement, which is viable for everyone.
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Mr. Simons from Dalton's Electrics sees Kristy about his L / C amendment. Kristy tells him the 3rd party does not wish to accept the amendment. Kristy recommends him to go back to the 3rd party and discuss it.
|
train_3945
|
#Person1#: Speaking of classical music, we should never forget about the New Year's Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic.
#Person2#: Of course not. People all over the world watch it on TV, or listen to it on the radio.
#Person1#: Sure. It's one of the biggest classical music events. Have you ever been to the live show?
#Person2#: Yes, I went to the New Year's Concert in 2010.
#Person1#: Wow, you're so lucky. I saw it on TV. But it must be so different to be there in the concert hall.
#Person2#: That's for sure. You know, I had the greatest time ever.
|
#Person1# and #Person2# like the New Year's Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic. #Person2# went to the concert in 2010 while #Person1# only saw it on TV.
|
train_3946
|
#Person1#: How's your father?
#Person2#: He's fine. He retired last week. It's turning point in his life. Now he can relax and enjoy his retirement.
#Person1#: He can spend more time with his grandchildren.
#Person2#: Oh, I don't think he wants to. He wants to travel to several different countries around the world.
#Person1#: So, he wants to have a more active retirement. Good idea!
#Person2#: How do you want to spend your old age?
#Person1#: In the same way, probably.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s father retired and he wants to travel around the world. #Person2# probably wants to spend old age in the same way.
|
train_3947
|
#Person1#: One of my students told me she was very depressed today.
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: Her father is dying.
#Person2#: Oh, that's very sad.
#Person1#: Yeah, she's broken up about it, poor kid.
#Person2#: What did you do?
#Person1#: I talked to her for a while, but she's really depressed. So, I made an appointment with the school counselor for her.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. The counselor is a psychologist. He's better trained to handle these sorts of things.
#Person1#: Yeah, that's what I told her. I'm glad she's reaching out for help, instead of trying to deal with this on her own.
#Person2#: Yeah, me too.
|
#Person1# tells #Person2# one of #Person1#'s students was depressed because her father was dying. #Person1# made an appointment with the school counselor for her.
|
train_3948
|
#Person1#: Do you know that John isn't going to come back to our school?
#Person2#: Really? Why?
#Person1#: He had moved and held a party on July 1st.
#Person2#: It's a pity that I was traveling around Europe at that time.
#Person1#: Even he's not coming back to school anymore, you still can call him and meet him on weekends.
#Person2#: You're right! I will call him this weekend and meet him.
|
#Person1# tells #Person2# John had moved and won't come back to their school. #Person2# missed his goodbye party but will call John this weekend and meet him.
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train_3949
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#Person1#: Hectic. It's always hectic. But how was your windsurfing?
#Person2#: I tried it for a half-hour. It was interesting, but. . . well. . . I couldn't really do it.
#Person1#: See? I told you. It's very hard.
#Person2#: I couldn't even stand on it and hold the sail. I probably fell down fifty times.
#Person1#: Fifty times?
#Person2#: Yes, it was really stupid.
#Person1#: And how much did it cost to rent it?
#Person2#: It was fifty dollars for a half-hour.
#Person1#: Well, that's not too bad then.
#Person2#: What do you mean? It's expensive!
#Person1#: Yes, but you have to calculate a little. You paid fifty dollars and you fell down fifty times. So you only spent one dollar per fall. That's cheap.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# fell down fifty times when practicing windsurfing and the rent was fifty dollars for a half-hour. #Person1# thinks it's worth the rent.
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train_3950
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#Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I would like to check in.
#Person1#: Do you have a reservation?
#Person2#: Yes, my name is Carol Tiang. That's spelled J - I - A - N - G.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, Ma'am. I can't find anything under that name. Do you have your confirmation number?
#Person2#: No, I don't have it with me. But I know I have a reservation. My husband made it for me last month.
#Person1#: Well, let me look again. How do you spell your first name, Ma'am?
#Person2#: C - A - R - O - L. Carol.
#Person1#: I don't find a Carol in the computer for today. I have a Carol Larson here. But that reservation is for next Monday.
#Person2#: No, that's not me. My name is Tiang, not Larson. My husband reserved for me.
#Person1#: Are you sure he used your name, Ma'am? Maybe he reserved under his name.
#Person2#: His name is Lin, L - I - N.
#Person1#: I'm sorry. I have nothing here.
#Person2#: Miss, I know he made this reservation for me.
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Carol Tiang wants to check in and tells #Person1# her husband Lin reserved a room for her. #Person1# tries several times but doesn't find a Carol or a Lin in the computer.
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train_3951
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#Person1#: Who was the best teacher that you ever had?
#Person2#: That would have to be Miss Baymler, my fourth grade teacher.
#Person1#: What was she like?
#Person2#: She was patient, kind, fun, smart, caring, and yet strict, too. I really learned a lot from her.
#Person1#: What kind of things did you learn?
#Person2#: She taught us that you can do anything that you want to do.
#Person1#: Anything? Do you really believe that we can do anything?
#Person2#: If you really want to do something and you work hard at it, I believe you can do it.
#Person1#: You said she was strict. Did she have a lot of rules?
#Person2#: She had some rules that helped us to feel comfortable. For example, the students had to treat each other with respect, or they would be disciplined.
#Person1#: I see. She sounds like she really cared about her students.
#Person2#: Yes. She treated us all fairly. She don't have any teacher's pets.
#Person1#: Really? Doesn't every teacher have a teacher's pet?
#Person2#: Well. To be honest, I usually sucked up to teachers because I wanted them to give me good grades. However, Miss Baymler didn't treat me any differently. She really didn't have any teacher's pets.
#Person1#: Do you know what she is doing now?
#Person2#: As a matter of fact, I do. After she taught our class, she got married and moved to another city. Then, she started writing children's book.
#Person1#: Have you ever read one of the books?
#Person2#: Of course! Both children and adults enjoy her books.
#Person1#: Why don't you recommend one to me?
#Person2#: ok! I'll bring one to you next time.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# the best teacher #Person2# ever had is Miss Baymler. #Person2# describes what she was like, how she taught students, and tells #Person1# Miss Baymler is now writing children's books. #Person2#'ll bring one to #Person1# next time.
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train_3952
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#Person1#: I have a problem with my credit card.
#Person2#: What's wrong with it?
#Person1#: There is a charge on my card that I didn't make.
#Person2#: Can you tell me what the charge was?
#Person1#: It's for a purse that cost $ 350.
#Person2#: Are you positive that you didn't buy the purse?
#Person1#: I can't even afford a purse that expensive.
#Person2#: I'm very sorry. When was this purchase made?
#Person1#: I was at work, but the purchase was made at 3
#Person2#: We're going to investigate this claim.
#Person1#: OK. Do I have to pay for this charge?
#Person2#: You won't have to pay for anything.
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#Person1# claims that there's a charge on #Person1#'s card that #Person1# didn't make. #Person2# asks about the details and will investigate.
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train_3953
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#Person1#: Why don't we get ourselves a new car? The old one's falling apart.
#Person2#: What a good idea!
#Person1#: What kind shall we get?
#Person2#: We could go to more places this time, if you liked.
#Person1#: Yes, fine.
#Person2#: When shall we go and look?
#Person1#: Why not sometime next week?
#Person2#: No, let's go on Saturday.
#Person1#: OK.
#Person2#: Where shall we go?
#Person1#: There's a car dealer down the road. How about going there?
#Person2#: No, I don't like that place. Why don't we try the garage Martin recommended?
#Person1#: Fine, We'll do that.
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#Person1# suggests getting a new car. #Person2# agrees. They decide to try the garage Martin recommended on Saturday.
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train_3954
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#Person1#: Do I have to deposit my handbag at the checkroom?
#Person2#: No, you do not have to. The handbag can be taken with you. There is the cart at the entrance.
#Person1#: Thank you. I'd tike to buy some milk powder for my baby. Is there anything that you can recommend for me?
#Person2#: Well, how old is your baby?
#Person1#: No more than three.
#Person2#: The milk powder on the second level of the shelf is for the kids from 2 ages to 4 ages. I advice that you should buy the Wyeth brand, the source of milk is imported from New Zealand.
#Person1#: How about its quality?
#Person2#: You can be assured of it. There are various nutritions which are beneficial for the growth of babies'bone and cerebrum.
#Person1#: OK, what is this?
#Person2#: It is feeding-bottle as the free gift.
#Person1#: It is thoughtful. I will take it.
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#Person1# purchases Wyeth brand milk powder for #Person1#'s baby who's no more than three with #Person2#'s assistance and recommendation.
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train_3955
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#Person1#: How are things with you?
#Person2#: I'm fine. Thank you.
#Person1#: How may I help you?
#Person2#: I need to make a deposit.
#Person1#: Will you be depositing cash or a check?
#Person2#: I will be depositing cash.
#Person1#: How much would you like to deposit?
#Person2#: It's going to be $ 300.
#Person1#: What account would you like to deposit that into?
#Person2#: Could you deposit that into my account for stocks, please?
#Person1#: Can I do anything else for you today?
#Person2#: That'll be all. Thank you very much.
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#Person2# deposits $ 300 in cash into #Person2#'s stock account with #Person1#'s assistance.
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train_3956
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#Person1#: What would you like for dessert, sir? We have a choice of cake or ice cream.
#Person2#: No, thank you. I don't need any. You see, I'm on a diet.
#Person1#: oh, well, perhaps you'd like a cup of coffee or tea instead.
#Person2#: Yes, coffee, please.
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#Person2#'s on a diet so he refuses dessert. #Person1# suggests coffee or tea instead and #Person2# orders coffee.
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train_3957
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#Person1#: Good morning! Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, let me see some of your hats, please.
#Person1#: OK, come this way, please. How does this one fit you?
#Person2#: It's a little bit tight.
#Person1#: Let me stretch it for you. How is that now?
#Person2#: Yes, it fits all right now. I'll take it. Please put it in a bag and I'll take along.
#Person1#: OK. Here you are.
#Person2#: How much is it?
#Person1#: Thirty-five yuan.
#Person2#: Here is the money.
#Person1#: Thanks. Nothing else, today?
#Person2#: Nothing else, thank you.
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#Person2# gets a hat and pays thirty-five yuan for it with #Person1#'s assistance.
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train_3958
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#Person1#: Egg, this bathroom is a pigsty!
#Person2#: Helen, why do you keep flushing the toilet? What's wrong?
#Person1#: I just can't stand it. It's really gross in here! There's a stain on the toilet seat, and the floor was wet and slippery. So I cleaned it!
#Person2#: You did what? Helen, I know it's gross, but I've seen many public washrooms that are much worse. Why are you cleaning the counter top? are you out of your mind?
#Person1#: I can't help myself ; it's just so disgusting in here!
#Person2#: Helen, this is not like your own bathroom. Just leave it to the cleaners, okay?
#Person1#: Hang on. I'm just gonna quickly wipe the sink and sweep the floor.
#Person2#: You're such a neat freak! I'm outta here!
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Helen cannot stand the mess of the public bathroom and keeps cleaning it. Egg tries to stop her but Helen won't listen.
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