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train_3959
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#Person1#: Hello, I am Richard from the Brooks Head-hunter company. Can I have a private talk with you?
#Person2#: Er? I am driving right now. Can you call back in 30 minutes?
#Person1#: Sure.
#Person2#: Hi, Monica, Richard again. Have you ever heard about our company? It is an international one with good reputation. We have a lot of successful cases. If you're trying advance your career, I would love to help you. XYZ Company is one of our clients. They're in need of the talent like you. Would you be interested in taking part in an interview? It is scheduled some time within this week.
#Person1#: Thank you for calling. I really appreciate your kindness. But right now, I'm very busy preparing for an interview of another company. I don't think I am available for this opportunity.
#Person2#: Ok, I see. Good luck to you. You have my number. Call me when you change your mind. I can send you more detailed information about our company and jobs you might be interested in if you give me your private e-mail address.
#Person1#: Well, I will text it to you. Thank you, bye for now.
#Person2#: You're welcome. Bye.
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Richard from the Brooks Head-hunter company phones Monica to invite her to a job interview. Monica politely refuses because she's preparing for an interview of another company. Richard asks her to call him when she changes her mind.
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train_3960
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#Person1#: We're supposed to check in at the air-china's counter. Thirty minutes before take off, Joe.
#Person2#: Yes, I know. The boarding time on the ticket says 17 o'clock.'
#Person1#: Do we need to show our ID cards when checking in.
#Person2#: Yes, It's essential.
#Person1#: What about our luggage?
#Person2#: We can check it and hand carry small bags. And we have open each for inspection
#Person1#: Are they going to frisk all the passengers?
#Person2#: I think so. we certainly don't want a highjack to happen on our plane today.
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Joe tells #Person1# they will show ID cards and check luggage when checking in at the air china's counter.
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train_3961
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#Person1#: So, are we all ready to go?
#Person2#: Yup, I think so. The car's packed, we have munchies and music, and the map's in the car.
#Person1#: Did you get the camera?
#Person2#: Got it! Did you fill up the tank?
#Person1#: Yup, it's all set.
#Person2#: You're sure we're not forgetting anything?
#Person1#: I'm sure. . . we'Ve got all our bases covered.
#Person2#: Well, let's get going then! I love road trips!
#Person1#: Um. . . do you think we can make a pit stop?
#Person2#: But we'Ve only been on the road for ten minutes.
#Person1#: I know, but I forgot to go to the bathroom before we left.
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#Person1# and #Person2# checks and think they've prepared everything for road trips, but soon #Person1# asks #Person2# to make a pit stop as #Person1# forgot to go to the bathroom before leaving.
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train_3962
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#Person1#: OK. I just saw a Versace for thirty dollars. This stuff can't be real!
#Person2#: Most of it is. You should sign up.
#Person1#: I'm not sure I'd want to give these people my credit card number.
#Person2#: Didn't you read about Paypal and Bidpai? They are very safe.
#Person1#: Sure, but it's so complicated. They asked for my credit card authorization number.
#Person2#: That's the last three or four numbers on the back of your credit card where your signature is.
#Person1#: I have trouble understanding all these forms. . . but I'm sure I'll get it.
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#Person1#'s paying by credit card and worries about its safety. #Person2# assures #Person1# of the security and tells #Person1# what to do.
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train_3963
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#Person1#: A Westerner said to his Chinese friend. ' Chinese people slurp when drinking soup. It's disgusting. ' The Chinese friend replied, ' Westerners make a lot of noise licking their fingers when eating. It's even worse. '
#Person2#: Everyone has his own habits, but these habits are not very good. The noise often spoils other people's appetite.
#Person1#: I attended a course on table manners while I was in the United States. Some of the things we learnt included how to place the napkin and utensils and how to pass the bread. Before each course, the teacher would ask if we wanted to learn the Continental European way or the American way. We always said ' American way. ' It's amazing that everyone is so used to their own table manners. What is the Chinese way?
#Person2#: The westerners use knives and forks to eat so it is complicated. The Chinese use a pair of chopsticks and eat out of the same plate. I assume it is less complicated, right?
#Person1#: Not really. I did some research about Chinese table manners. The important rule is to remain silent while eating. Of course, this refers to family meals only. Not talking over meals is supposed to be good for the health. It is impolite if people do not talk to each other during a social party. The table arrangements and serving order for a social party are equally complicated. Each dish should be placed in the correct position. When fish is served, the tail should be pointing at the guest because tail meat is supposed to be tasty. If it is in winter, the stomach should face the right-hand side of the guest because that portion of the fish is very rich in winter. Each dish should be commenced by the eldest person who is seated at the head of the table. The diners should sit close to the table so food won't drop on their cloths. No noise should be made when chewing. No one should move food back to the communal plate even if he doesn't like it. One should drink soup slowly and is not supposed to make a lot of noise. All these table manners are very similar to Western habits.
#Person2#: It seems that people share the same basic sense of etiquette regardless of their background. Apart from the different tools used for eating we seem to follow the same principles. We do not let inappropriate manners spoil other people's appetite. Westerners like to say, ' bon appetite ' before meals which is one way to suggest ' mind your table manners. ' Is there such an expression in Chinese?
#Person1#: Yes. We say ' eat well and drink well. '
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#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about western and Chinese table manners. #Person2# thinks the Chinese table manners are less complicated but #Person1# finds the table arrangements and serving order for a social party are equally complicated and takes serving the fish for example. Then #Person1# tells #Person2# more about Chinese table manners which are very similar to Western habits. They both agree people share the same basic sense of etiquette regardless of their background.
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train_3964
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#Person1#: An interesting meeting, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, very. I thought the last speaker was especially good.
#Person1#: Let me introduce myself, by the way, my name is Dick Brown.
#Person2#: How do you do? I'm Mary Green.
#Person1#: Sorry, what was your last name again?
#Person2#: Green, G-R-E-E-N, but just call me Mary.
#Person1#: OK. I'm Dick.
#Person2#: Glad to meet you.
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Dick Brown and Mary Green meet at a meeting and introduce themselves to each other.
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train_3965
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#Person1#: Can you recognize that woman, Betty?
#Person2#: I think I can, Henry. It must be Jenny Brown, the actress.
#Person1#: I thought so. She is beautiful, isn't she?
#Person2#: Yes, she is. She doesn't look old at all.
#Person1#: I read she's twenty-nine, but she must be at least forty.
#Person2#: I'm sure she is. She was a famous actress when I was still a schoolgirl.
#Person1#: That was a long time ago, wasn't it?
#Person2#: Not that long ago! I am not more than twenty-nine myself!
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Betty and Henry recognize Jenny Brown and think she looks much younger than her real age.
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train_3966
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#Person1#: Dad, what will we have for dinner?
#Person2#: I don't know. Maybe fried fish, chicken soup and...
#Person1#: Oh, no, I'm tired of such things now.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. But that is the only thing I can cook. What do you want to have then?
#Person1#: I do wish Mom were at home. Why don't we go and eat out for a change?
#Person2#: Oh, that's a good idea. I like Kentucky fried chicken very much.
#Person1#: Dad, you always talk about fried chicken. Let's have something different. I'd like to go to McDonald's this time.
#Person2#: OK then. You'll drive, won't you?
#Person1#: No, I'm a bit tired today. You should drive.
#Person2#: OK, OK. I always do things like that. I hope your Mom will be back soon. Ah here we are.
#Person1#: Dad, what would you like to have? I'd like a hamburger.
#Person2#: I want one, too. And some French fries, Jill?
#Person1#: Please buy me some salad instead. And a glass of Coke. OK?
#Person2#: Hamburger, salad, and a glass of Coke. Is that all for you, Jill?
#Person1#: Right, and give me an ice cream, too. I'll go and find the seats.
#Person2#: And I'll get some vegetables for myself, and a coffee...
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Jill's mom isn't home. Jill doesn't want fried fish and chicken soup her father plans to cook for dinner, so she and her father go to McDonald's and they talk about what to eat.
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train_3967
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#Person1#: You know the weather's been awful so far this summer.
#Person2#: I know. This is very unusual for Japan. Usually by now, it's really hot and humid. I'm not sure why, but this summer we've had very little rain and surprisingly cool temperatures.
#Person1#: Well, either way I love it. I remember last summer. Oh, it was terrible. I didn't have an air-conditioner, and my apartment was on the fifth floor. Every night I slept on top of my bed with the windows wide-open and a fan six inches from my face.
#Person2#: That sounds pretty tough. I guess I've gotten used to the heat, so I don't notice it as much. However, last year was definitely a lot hotter than this year. And, to be honest, I am enjoying the break. What are summers like for you back home?
#Person1#: For one thing, there's little humidity. Seattle is right on the ocean so we always have a nice offshore breeze blowing in, and it doesn't really get hot until late July. That's why I found it so oppressive last year. Our summers are just so different.
#Person2#: Interesting. Seattle sounds like a great place to be during the summer.
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This summer there's very little rain and surprisingly cool temperatures in Japan and #Person1# loves it because #Person1# had a tough time with the heat last year. #Person1# tells #Person2# about the weather in Seattle where there's little humidity and nice offshore breeze.
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train_3968
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#Person1#: Hey, I'm a little bit upset about that television you people sold me. I got it home and the thing doesn't work! The lines.., the... there're lines all over the picture! I'm just not satisfied. I'd like to have my money back, or give me a new television.
#Person2#: Well, it's not my fault! What did you do with it when you got it home?
#Person1#: I just plugged it in and turned it on.
#Person2#: Well, it was working fine when you took it... when you left here.
#Person1#: Well, I think the least you people can do is to come over and adjust it for me, and make sure the thing's working all right.
#Person2#: Well, I wouldn't mind doing that. Or you could bring it here and I'll have a look at it. But you bought a second-hand TV and there's only a... two-day warranty on it.
#Person1#: Second-hand? Second-hand?! That thing was supposed to be new! Your salesman told me it was brand new.
#Person2#: Well, I can't be responsible for that.
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The television #Person1# bought at #Person2#'s store doesn't work. #Person2# promises to have a look at it and tells #Person1# it's a second-hand TV so there's only a two-day warranty. #Person1#'s angry because #Person1# wasn't informed of that.
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train_3969
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#Person1#: Hey. John. This looks a great party. [Yeah!] Thanks for inviting me.
#Person2#: No problem. Glad you could make it. Hey. Have you met any of the famous guests so far?
#Person1#: Uh, no. Who exactly?
#Person2#: Well, there is Gregorio Zuttlemisterburger ... [Who?]. Ah. They call him the 'Grip' for short.
#Person1#: Who in the world is he?
#Person2#: You've never heard of him? [No.] He's the world famous snake trainer ... He's never met a snake he couldn't train to dance and hiss at the same time.
#Person1#: Seriously? Where is he?
#Person2#: Uh, he's the tall guy over there in the purple jacket and green pants. He probably has a snake or two with him tonight.
#Person1#: Huh?
#Person2#: And then there is Georgina, the Great.
#Person1#: Georgina ... and great for what?
#Person2#: Are you serious? You've never heard of her? She is the world's greatest arm wrestler. I mean, World champion. She's the petite woman next to the fireplace with the bright yellow dress and the tennis shoes.
#Person1#: I thought you said famous people ... like, like people we all know.
#Person2#: And, and there is Brad Pitt ...
#Person1#: Now, there's someone I recognize ...
#Person2#: ... the captain of the national Yo-Yo team [What?]. Yeah. He's the short, stocky man sitting at the table wearing the black and red checkered shirt. I'm sure he'd do a few tricks for you if you asked.
#Person1#: Uh, no thank you. I think I've had enough entertainment for one evening.
#Person2#: Okay.
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#Person1# comes to John's party. John tells #Person1# about the famous guests at the party including the world-famous snake trainer Gregorio Zuttlemisterburger, the world's greatest arm wrestler Georgina and the captain of the national Yo-Yo team.
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train_3970
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#Person1#: Hello. Is this Ann?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. Kelly?
#Person1#: Yes, it's me.
#Person2#: Do you have a cold?
#Person1#: No. Worse than that. I have a flu. I'm in bed with a fever.
#Person2#: Oh, no! What about your presentation today?
#Person1#: I'd like to do it, of course. But I just can't. I'm afraid I'd fall down in the middle of it.
#Person2#: I understand. What should I tell Mr. Morley?
#Person1#: Why not just tell him I'm sick? I'll ring him myself this afternoon.
#Person2#: Alright. Have you been to see a doctor?
#Person1#: Not yet. I feel too lousy to go out. Anyway, I have a flu. I know what it is. I don't need a doctor to tell me that.
#Person2#: Do you think you'll be able to come in tomorrow? Or should I call off your appointments for tomorrow too?
#Person1#: I'm not sure yet. Maybe this will all be gone in a day. So it's probably better if you don't call off my appointments. I will call you later this afternoon and tell you what I think.
#Person2#: It's rainy weather today. Maybe it's better if you just stay inside. Make yourself some chicken soup and sleep.
#Person1#: Yes, that's what I plan to do. Except I won't make the chicken soup. Right now I don't think I could swallow more than a spoonful of it.
#Person2#: That bad, huh?
#Person1#: Yeah, I'm very nauseous. It's mostly nausea and a fever.
#Person2#: Well, I'll cancel your appointments for today. And I'll tell Mr. Morley.
#Person1#: Thanks, Ann. Talk to you this afternoon.
#Person2#: Hope you feel better.
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Kelly phones Ann and tells Ann she has a flu so she will miss her presentation today. Ann offers to tell Mr.Morley Keely's sick but Kelly decides to ring him herself. Kelly will call Ann in the afternoon to tell Ann if her appointments for tomorrow should be canceled.
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train_3971
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#Person1#: Good morning. Mrs. Smith.
#Person2#: Good morning! Can you help me, please? I'm looking for some books for my mother.
#Person1#: Well, what kind of books does she like?
#Person2#: She's very fond of detective stories?
#Person1#: I see. Has she read any detective stories?
#Person2#: Oh, yes!
#Person1#: Do you know if she's read this one?
#Person2#: I'm not sure, but she probably won't remember if she has! She's very forgertful!
#Person1#: Ah! She has a bad memory. How old is she?
#Person2#: She's eighty-seven.
#Person1#: I suggest you take this book. It's very exciting.
#Person2#: Thank you. That's a good idea. she likes excting books. Can you suggest another one?
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Mrs. Smith's looking for some books for her mother who has a bad memory and likes detective stories. #Person1# suggests one book and Mrs. Smith thinks it's good.
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train_3972
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#Person1#: And the cover is great! The colors are brilliant!
#Person2#: Give me a break. You don't care about the colors. You just like the hot babe on the cover.
#Person1#: OK, you got me. So, do you have a subscription?
#Person2#: Of course. I'm currently the subscriber of 10 different fashion magazines.
#Person1#: So what do you do with all the out-dated issues?
#Person2#: I guess I'm lending them to you. . .
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#Person1# likes the cover of #Person2#'s fashion magazine. #Person2# plans to lend the out-dated issues magazines to #Person1#.
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train_3973
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#Person1#: How's it going?
#Person2#: I'm doing well. How about you?
#Person1#: Never better, thanks.
#Person2#: So how have you been lately?
#Person1#: I've actually been pretty good. You?
#Person2#: I'm actually in school right now.
#Person1#: Which school do you attend?
#Person2#: I'm attending PCC right now.
#Person1#: Are you enjoying it there?
#Person2#: It's not bad. There are a lot of people there.
#Person1#: Good luck with that.
#Person2#: Thanks.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s attending PCC right now. #Person1# wishes #Person2# good luck.
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train_3974
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#Person1#: I'm going to have to do some shopping today.
#Person2#: Oh yeah? What do you need to go shopping for?
#Person1#: I want to find a new bedroom set.
#Person2#: Do you know where you're going to find your bedroom set?
#Person1#: I have no clue.
#Person2#: There's no particular place that you want to look at?
#Person1#: I don't know where to go to find a nice bedroom set.
#Person2#: I can tell you where I got mine, if you'd like.
#Person1#: Please do.
#Person2#: I bought mine from IKEA.
#Person1#: Are the bedroom sets at IKEA affordable?
#Person2#: Not really, but you're paying for quality.
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#Person1# wants a new bedroom set. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# got #Person2#'s from IKEA and they are worth the price.
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train_3975
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#Person1#: Could you just hold this for me?
#Person2#: What are you doing? Is anything wrong?
#Person1#: Yes, but I've nearly fixed it . Just take it , will you?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, of course. I'm sorry-I wasn't thinking. . . . .
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#Person1# requests #Person2# to hold something while #Person1# fixes it.
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train_3976
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#Person1#: I'm exhausted. My new exercise is so hard.
#Person2#: I think it is easy. I could work in your calss with no problem.
#Person1#: You thing so?
#Person2#: Oh, without doubt. When is the next calss?
#Person1#: Tomorrw morning. Try it.
#Person2#: No problem.
#Person1#: Are you going to this calss this morning?
#Person2#: Of course, easy. No sweat.
#Person1#: You're no able to move after this class.
#Person2#: Are you kidding me? It's going to be up a piece of cake.
#Person1#: You want to bet?
#Person2#: Yeah, what't the bet?
#Person1#: I bet I can go one hour in your class this morning and not feel a thing.
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#Person1#'s exhausted after exercise class but #Person2# thinks it's easy. #Person2#'ll attend the next class and bets #Person2# won't feel a thing.
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train_3977
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#Person1#: Have you been to Shanghai before?
#Person2#: Yes I have. I've been there three times in the past year.
#Person1#: That sounds great. Have you been to the top of the Pearl Tower?
#Person2#: No I haven't. I haven't visited the Bund either. I've always had too much work to do.
#Person1#: So you haven't done much then, in Shanghai?
#Person2#: Actually, I've eaten soup dumplings in a lovely restaurant on Nanjing Lu. They were delicious!
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#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# has been to Shanghai three times but have not done much besides eating.
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train_3978
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#Person1#: Can you go faster, sir? I have a meeting in 15 minutes.
#Person2#: The traffic near the stadium is bad because of the pop concert.
#Person1#: Should I get out and walk?
#Person2#: No, don't worry. I know a short-cut that will get you there in 5 minutes.
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#Person1# has a meeting in 15 minutes, so #Person2# will take a short-cut which will take only 5 minutes to avoid traffic.
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train_3979
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#Person1#: Todd, I heard you are from San Francisco. How is the weather there?
#Person2#: Well, the best time of the year is probably in September, it rains a lot from November to March next year.
#Person1#: So how's the living there?
#Person2#: It's really expensive. Because there are lots of really big rich companies like Facebook, Google, and Apple. They pay their employees a lot of money. Once you get the job at these companies. You are SAT. But it also means that the cost of living there has really gone up.
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Todd tells #Person1# the weather is rainy in San Francisco and living there is expensive.
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train_3980
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#Person1#: Hi, did you see the football match on TV this afternoon?
#Person2#: What's the good news? You look very excited! Has our football team won the match?
#Person1#: Of course they have! 5 to 0.
#Person2#: You're kidding! No, wait a moment, you're fooling me! You know, I can't stand anymore of our team losing the game.
#Person1#: No, I'm telling you the truth. Our team won the game finally, isn't it exciting?
#Person2#: Oh, really! I can't believe it. We have one at last. I'm too excited. We've waited for this victory for too long. We must have a big celebration.
#Person1#: Of course, let's first go to our school and tell our classmates.
#Person2#: Good idea. Let's go.
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#Person1# excitedly tells #Person2# their football team won the match. #Person2# at first doesn't believe it but later gets excited. They'll go to school and tell classmates the good news.
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train_3981
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#Person1#: Well, here we are in LA. Where shall we go first? Let's look at the map.
#Person2#: I hear the Grand Canyon is the most beautiful place on Earth. In the Colorado River goes right through it.
#Person1#: OK, let's go there. Can we camp near there or do we have to find a hotel?
#Person2#: I guess there are no village houses and we won't have to spend money on hotels until we had a big city.
#Person1#: OK, where do we go from there?
#Person2#: How about heading North? It starts to boil in the Southwest in the summer.
#Person1#: Then let's head up and camp a few days in the Yellowstone National Park.
#Person2#: Great. We can stay one night in Salt Lake City on the way. Then we can go horseback riding and fishing on Lake Yellowstone in the Yellowstone National Park. If we go all the way out to some of the remote parts of the park, we can look for bears and other wild animals.
#Person1#: That sounds a little scary.
#Person2#: Yeah, but exciting. Do you think we can do all of this in a week? We've got to get back in time for school registration.
#Person1#: No problem.
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#Person1# and #Person2# arrive in LA. They decide to go to the Grand Canyon first, stay one night in Salt Lake City on the way, and go horseback riding and fishing on Lake Yellowstone in the Yellowstone National Park.
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train_3982
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#Person1#: Peter, hi, how are you? I haven't seen you for ages.
#Person2#: Hello, Marry. Wow, it must be at least 5 years. What are you doing here?
#Person1#: I came for a meeting. Business trip, you know. Anyway, how are you?
#Person2#: I'm good, thanks. I still work in a school. What about you?
#Person1#: I have a new job now. So I have to travel a lot.
#Person2#: What do you do?
#Person1#: I work for a travel agency. Working in a restaurant was just too boring.
#Person2#: Your new job sounds interesting. Have you got time for a coffee? So we could catch up.
#Person1#: Sure, why not?
#Person2#: Oh, there's a nice cafe about 2 minutes from here.
#Person1#: Let's go then.
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Peter and Marry haven't met for years. They tell each other what they've been doing and decide to go for a coffee.
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train_3983
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#Person1#: Your bedrooms looking quite good now, Sam. I'm glad we were able to buy that carpet in the sales. It looks perfect on your floor.
#Person2#: Yeah, I'm not sure the lamp is right from my desk, though. It's too big, could we see if there's anything I like better when we next go shopping?
#Person1#: Well, we can have a look when we go to the city center tomorrow. I still need a new blanket for your sister's bed.
#Person2#: OK, good idea.
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#Person1# thinks the carpet in Sam's room is a good bargain. #Person1# and Sam will go to the city center tomorrow to buy a lamp and a blanket.
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train_3984
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#Person1#: Hello!
#Person2#: Hello, Is that Stefan?
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but I'm afraid you've dialed the wrong number. There is no Stefan here.
#Person2#: Really? Are you sure? I called before and he was there.
#Person1#: Yes. I'm sure. You have the wrong number. I have used this number for more than 20 years.
#Person2#: That can't be true. I remember the number clearly. Is your number 1199886?
#Person1#: No, it isn't. It's 1199866. It seems that you have misdialed.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry I bothered you. I'm really sorry.
#Person1#: It doesn't matter. It happens to everyone.
#Person2#: Sorry again for bothering you.
#Person1#: That's all right.
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#Person2# calls to find Stefan, but #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person2# has dialed the wrong number.
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train_3985
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#Person1#: What do you think about all the different diets people go on?
#Person2#: I don't think dieting is good for you. It's much better to eat a balanced diet and to never get overweight to begin with!
#Person1#: But what do you think about people who are obese? What should they do to lose weight?
#Person2#: They need to eat healthy foods, but they also have to increase the amount of exercise they do every day. They don't have to cut out fattening foods altogether, though.
#Person1#: So you think it's ok for people who are dieting to eat chocolate?
#Person2#: Sure, they can eat some chocolate. As long as they are exercising and eating mostly healthy foods, there's nothing wrong with having a small dessert.
#Person1#: How about drinking soda?
#Person2#: Many people gain weight by drinking far too much soda. Soda should be a treat ; there's simply no nutritional value in it whatsoever. If you want to lose weight and you can't stop drinking soda, try some diet coke.
#Person1#: That's good advice. Have you ever tried taking vitamins?
#Person2#: My mother used to make me take vitamins every day, but I don't take them anymore. Vitamins are good as a supplement, but they don't do much good if you don't have a well-balanced diet to start.
#Person1#: How do you know so much about food and dieting?
#Person2#: You might not believe this, but I used to be twice the size than I am now!
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#Person2# tells #Person1# that it's much better to eat a balanced diet. Obese people need to eat healthy food and do more exercise, and they don't have to cut out fattening foods. Many people gain weight by drinking far too much soda. Vitamins are good as a supplement.
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train_3986
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#Person1#: What is your strongest trait?
#Person2#: Adaptability and sense of humor.
#Person1#: How would your friends or colleagues describe you?
#Person2#: ( Pause a few seconds ) They say Mr. Chen is an honest, hardworking and responsible man who deeply cares for his family and friends.
#Person1#: What personality traits do you admire?
#Person2#: Honest, flexible and easy-going.
#Person1#: What leadership qualities did you develop as an administrative personnel?
#Person2#: I feel that learning how to motivate people and to work together as a team will be the major goal of my leadership.
#Person1#: How do you normally handle criticism?
#Person2#: Silence is golden. Just don't say anything ; otherwise the situation could become worse. I do, however, accept constructive criticism.
#Person1#: What do you find frustrating in a work situation?
#Person2#: Sometimes, the narrow-minded people make me frustrated.
#Person1#: How do you handle your conflict with your colleagues in your work?
#Person2#: I will try to present my ideas in a more clear and civilized manner in order to get my points across. To secure employment hopefully with your company.
#Person1#: How long would you like to stay with this company?
#Person2#: I will stay as long as I can continue to learn and to grow in my field.
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During the interview, #Person1# asks Mr. Chen several questions, such as his strongest traits, the personality traits he admires, leadership qualities he developed, ways to handle criticism and conflicts, and so on.
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train_3987
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#Person1#: Is Alice available?
#Person2#: You're talking to her.
#Person1#: I've called you a hundred times today.
#Person2#: I was busy doing something. I apologize.
#Person1#: No problem.
#Person2#: Did you need something?
#Person1#: Did you want to do something tomorrow?
#Person2#: Is there somewhere special you wanted to go?
#Person1#: How about a movie?
#Person2#: A movie sounds good.
#Person1#: Call me tomorrow then.
#Person2#: I will see you tomorrow.
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#Person1# calls Alice to invite her to watch a movie together tomorrow.
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train_3988
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#Person1#: I heard that you went to the concert the day before? How did you like it?
#Person2#: It was terrific. The concert was really a hit. The symphony orchestra was so good that I was completely absorbed in their performance.
#Person1#: Who was the conductor?
#Person2#: Oh, speaking of the conductor, he is indeed a genius. He did a perfect job. His name is Menuhin, a descendent of Russian American immigrants.
#Person1#: Oh, I learned that he is also a legendary violinist.
#Person2#: Absolutely right. He gave a performance of Felix Mendelssohn's violin concerto. That caused a sensation. The audience were stunned by his pure tone.
#Person1#: Obviously you did enjoy the concert.
#Person2#: Yes, I did.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# that the concert was terrific and the conductor Menuhin is indeed a genius who is also a legendary violinist.
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train_3989
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#Person1#: Hey, That's a really nice outfit you have on.
#Person2#: Why, thank you. I wasn't sure if it looked okay or not. I can't believe all the words the salesgirl said.
#Person1#: Oh, you look stunning. Your dress really goes well with your shoes.
#Person2#: I'm glad that you think so. I thought it might be a bit too revealing.
#Person1#: No, not at all. It looks really classy on you. Where did you pick that up?
#Person2#: I got it on sale down at the department store.
#Person1#: When did you go there?
#Person2#: I was just there a couple of days ago. You know, you should go down there too. They have a lot of stylish clothes on sale.
#Person1#: I might just do that. What style of clothes do they have?
#Person2#: Anything you want. They have both casual and formal styles.
#Person1#: I was hoping to get a few new ties for my collection.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. Some of your ties are pretty outdated.
#Person1#: Well, I spent a lot of money on getting my shirts tailor-made, so I couldn't afford to buy any new ties.
#Person2#: Anyways, are you going to the party tonight?
#Person1#: Yes, I am. Say, are you going to wear that outfit to the party?
#Person2#: I don't think so. It is a little too formal. I'm probably going to wear something more laid back.
#Person1#: Me too. I will probably go dressed in a T-shirt and jeans.
#Person2#: I guess that you will really be dressing down.
#Person1#: That's my style when I'm not in the office.
#Person2#: Good point. I suppose that we all have our own individual styles.
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#Person1# praises #Person2# for #Person2#'s nice outfit. #Person2# recommends #Person1# to go to the sale down at the department store where they have clothes of both casual and formal styles. They will go to a party tonight dressing casually.
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train_3990
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#Person1#: What is that you have there?
#Person2#: Aah! Close your eyes. You aren't supposed to see this.
#Person1#: Ah ha! I caught you. Just let me peek. I won't tell anyone.
#Person2#: You can't peek! This is a surprise.
#Person1#: How about one little hint?
#Person2#: Here's one little hint. If you don't go out right now, this won't be under the tree.
#Person1#: That's a very good hint.
#Person2#: And please shut the door and lock it behind you!
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#Person1# wants to know the surprise #Person2# is preparing. #Person2# gives #Person1# a hint.
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train_3991
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#Person1#: Hi Wei, what are you going to do this weekend?
#Person2#: I think I'll stay in on Saturday and rest.
#Person1#: Oh right. . . How about Sunday?
#Person2#: Ah, I'm going to the pub to watch the football.
#Person1#: Oh really? I'll come along with you if that's ok.
#Person2#: Sure, you're more than welcome. I'm meeting everyone at three o'clock.
#Person1#: Oh great, I'll see you there!
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#Person1# will go along with Wei to the pub to watch the football on Sunday.
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train_3992
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#Person1#: It's amazing to me how international business has become. Take my store for example. On any given day, you will find imported items from more than 20 different countries on our shelves.
#Person2#: How many different varieties of products do you import from China?
#Person1#: China provides the bulk of our product inventory, for sure. We import more than 40 different items from China. Most of the imports that come out of China are low-grade plastics or toys. Japan produces many electronic exports, Germany produces excellent mechanical exports.
#Person2#: Do you import any food items?
#Person1#: Generally speaking, food items are difficult to import. Food with the short shelf life is liable to spoil in the time it takes to ship from one place to another. The only food items we import are specialty canned or preserved foods. The shelf life is longer for these products.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# that people will find imported items from more than 20 different countries on their shelves with more than 40 different items from China. Food items are difficult to import with the short shelf life.
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train_3993
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#Person1#: Looks like a good party, I probably know about half the people.
#Person2#: Who's that boy?
#Person1#: Where?
#Person2#: The one next to the telephone.
#Person1#: I don't know. Never saw him before. Why?
#Person2#: I think he's the boy who just moved into my apartment building.
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#Person2# thinks the boy next to the telephone at the party is the one who just moved into #Person2#'s apartment building.
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train_3994
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#Person1#: I wonder if I can ask you a question.
#Person2#: Ask me a question? What do you want to know?
#Person1#: Well. . . er. . . it is just. . . just that I. . .
#Person2#: Just what? Stop beating around the bush. Tell me what you want to know.
#Person1#: I. . . er. . . I just want to know if you could lend me a few bucks.
#Person2#: Lend you a few bucks? No way! Still remember the money you borrowed me last time?
#Person1#: Yeah. But I. . .
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#Person1# wants to borrow a few bucks from #Person2#, but #Person2# refuses.
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train_3995
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#Person1#: Hey, Taxi. Over here!
#Person2#: Did you call for a car service
#Person1#: Yes, are you engaged
#Person2#: Not at the moment. Where would you like me to take you
#Person1#: I am going to the airport, and I have to catch the 930 flight to New York.
#Person2#: Well, it's a long way and there is roadwork near Broadway. I am not sure I can snake it in half an hour.
#Person1#: But I can't miss the flight. It's an important meeting and it's waiting for me.
#Person2#: All right, I will try my best. If there aren't any holdups, I think we can get there in time.
#Person1#: That's great. How much is it to the airport
#Person2#: About $ 25, tips not included.
#Person1#: Fine. Will you please help me with the luggage
#Person2#: Oh, yes, sure. Let me put it in the boot.
#Person1#: Thanks very much.
#Person2#: Not at all. Bang the door, please.
#Person1#: Ok, let's hurry.
#Person2#: You are in luck. The traffic is not heavy today.
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#Person1# asks #Person2# to take #Person1# to the airport and catch the 930 flight to New York in half an hour. The traffic is not heavy today so they arrive on time.
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train_3996
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#Person1#: Is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: I'm planning a trip to Europe.
#Person1#: Have you decided which city you want to go?
#Person2#: Well, what's the price of this route?
#Person1#: That's $ 400 and we will visit 4 cities.
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#Person2# is asking #Person1# about the price of a trip to Europe.
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train_3997
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#Person1#: Can I take your order please?
#Person2#: Can I get a burger and a large fries?
#Person1#: Sure. Anything to drink with that?
#Person2#: A large coke, please.
#Person1#: Eating here or to go?
#Person2#: Eating here, please.
#Person1#: That's 7 dollars and 25 cents. You can get free refills with your coke.
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#Person2# orders a burger, a large fries and a large coke.
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train_3998
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#Person1#: Mr. Crabby, I'm pleased to see you.
#Person2#: I'Ve looked over your resume, Ms. Jane. I see you'Ve already have quite a lot of experience in secretary work, could you tell me something about your talent with that company?
#Person1#: Oh, yes, I worked there for two years, just graduated from college.
#Person2#: En?
#Person1#: It was a good company to work for, I enjoyed my time with them.
#Person2#: You like that work?
#Person1#: Yes, I like it very much, the work was not very demanding, and the people I work with were friendly.
#Person2#: Why do you want to leave the company?
#Person1#: Because it is an age of challenges, I must accept the new challenge in my life.
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Mr. Crabby is interviewing Ms. Jane and asks her about her talent with the previous company. Jane says she left the company because she must accept the new challenge.
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train_3999
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#Person1#: Would you please mail these letters, Lucy?
#Person2#: Yes, Sir.
#Person1#: These two are urgent letters and should be sent by registered express airmail. Others are ordinary letters.
#Person2#: All right, who should I send them to?
#Person1#: It's sent to Mr. Charles. I believe he is in London.
#Person2#: Ok, home or office address?
#Person1#: Office address, please. He might be at work when they arrive.
#Person2#: Should I enclose this commercial paper with these two letters?
#Person1#: Yes, it's right.
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#Person1# is asking Lucy to mail the letters to Mr. Charles in London.
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train_4000
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#Person1#: Hello, Sir. Are you still there?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm here. What details do you need from me?
#Person1#: Did you check with reception at your hotel?
#Person2#: Yes, I did. But nobody has handed it in as yet.
#Person1#: OK, that's fine, Sir. We just need to ask you some questions for security purposes.
#Person2#: Please, go right ahead.
#Person1#: Could I have your name, please? And do you know your card number?
#Person2#: I'm Mike Kowalski and my card number is 5211678 44, but there are some other numbers at the beginning. I'm not sure what they are.
#Person1#: That should be fine, Mr. Kowalski. And your PIN number?
#Person2#: It's 671029, my birthday. Silly to choose such a simple one, I suppose!
#Person1#: That's completely natural. Most of our customers do the same thing. Could you just hold for a moment please? Thank you.
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#Person1# is asking Mike Kowalski some questions for security purposes on the phone. Kowalski tells #Person1# his name, card number, and PIN number.
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train_4001
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#Person1#: Where is your dressing room?
#Person2#: Right over there.
#Person1#: ( Person A comes out of the dressing room ) How did you like the sweater?
#Person2#: I loved it. I'll take it.
#Person1#: Great. I can ring you up over here. It comes to $ 87. 04.
#Person2#: Here you go?
#Person1#: Do you have a credit card with us?
#Person2#: No I don't.
#Person1#: If you open up a card, you can save 10 % on all your purchases today.
#Person2#: Not today. Thanks though.
#Person1#: No problem. We always have this offer, so when ever you decide to, just let us know.
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: Is there anything else I can help you with?
#Person2#: Yeah. I was looking at some of your pants, but they are all a bit too long. Do you have alteration services here?
#Person1#: Yes. It cost $ 7, and it takes one day.
#Person2#: Great. Thanks for your help.
#Person1#: Thank you, and have a great day.
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#Person1# is trying on clothes in the dressing room. #Person2# recommends #Person1# to open up a card and save 10 % on all purchases today, but #Person1# refuses.
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train_4002
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#Person1#: I would like to make an appointment to discuss the problems I keep having with my apartment.
#Person2#: Are you having problems? This is the first I'Ve heard of it.
#Person1#: We gave you a list of problems last week.
#Person2#: What kind of problems are you talking about?
#Person1#: Well, the garbage disposal doesn't work, we have rats, and the toilet is backed up.
#Person2#: Maybe I could get back to you in a few weeks. I am leaving on vacation this afternoon.
#Person1#: These things are your responsibility, and you need to fix them immediately.
#Person2#: Don't tell me what to do! I'll get to it when I get around to it!
#Person1#: If these problems are not addressed immediately, I will be contacting the health department this Friday and you will not get a rent check.
#Person2#: I'll be right over!
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#Person1# wants to talk with #Person2# about the garbage problems but #Person2# is avoiding it. If the problems aren't addressed immediately, #Person1# will contact the health department, and #Person2# will not get a rent check.
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train_4003
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#Person1#: Daddy, I am so glad you come out with us.
#Person2#: Honey, I am sorry that I am too busy most of the time.
#Person1#: It doesn't matter. But I really haven't gone for a picnic for a long time.
#Person2#: What did you do last weekend?
#Person1#: It was boring. Just did my homework and practiced the piano.
#Person2#: Did you play football with other children?
#Person1#: Ahh, I was not available last Sunday. I was too busy almost as much as you.
#Person2#: Cool, we can take the football, shuttlecock and badminton racket to the park.
#Person1#: Hooray! I can play football with daddy. Mom and sister can play badminton.
#Person2#: After that, we will have a picnic.
#Person1#: That's great. We can also take the dragon kite with us. After the picnic, we can fly it.
#Person2#: Okay, it sounds good.
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#Person1# is glad that #Person1#'s dad has time to have a picnic with the family and play football with #Person1#.
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train_4004
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#Person1#: Excuse me, do you speak English?
#Person2#: Yes, do you need some help?
#Person1#: Actually, yes. Could you show me how to use my key card?
#Person2#: Yes, sure. You need to put your card in the slot.
#Person1#: Ok, like this?
#Person2#: That's right. Then wait for the green light and turn the handle.
#Person1#: Oh, it's open. Thank you very much.
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#Person2# is teaching #Person1# to use #Person1#'s key card.
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train_4005
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#Person1#: You say he was around average hight.
#Person2#: Yes, that's right, around five nine five ten.
#Person1#: Weight?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. Medium, I suppose. Maybe a little on the heavy side.
#Person1#: Any marks on his face?
#Person2#: No, I don't think so.
#Person1#: Glasses?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: what about his hair?
#Person2#: Black or dark brown.
#Person1#: Long or short? Straight? Curly?
#Person2#: Straight, I think, and about average length.
#Person1#: Boy, this surely doesn't help us much. It could be anybody. How about his cloth? What was he wearing.
#Person2#: Well, he had a jacked or a plage shirt. You know the kind of number jack wear.
#Person1#: Ok, now we are getting some where. Pants?
#Person2#: Dark, maybe dark blue maybe black. I'm not sure.
#Person1#: What kind of shoes?
#Person2#: Boots
#Person1#: Cow while Boots.
#Person2#: No, hiking boots. Brown ones.
#Person1#: All right. That Nealy done a little.
#Person2#: Now I want you to look some pictures.
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#Person2# is asking #Person1# to describe the characteristics of a man, such as height, weight, face, hair, clothes, and so on. Then #Person2# wants #Person1# to see some pictures.
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train_4006
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#Person1#: Hey, what's good with you?
#Person2#: Not a lot. What about you?
#Person1#: I'm throwing a party on Friday.
#Person2#: That sounds like fun.
#Person1#: Do you think you can come?
#Person2#: I'm sorry. I'm already doing something this Friday.
#Person1#: What are you going to be doing?
#Person2#: My family and I are going to dinner.
#Person1#: I was hoping you would come.
#Person2#: I'll definitely try to make it the next time.
#Person1#: I'd better see you there.
#Person2#: All right. I'll see you next time.
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#Person1# is throwing a party and invites #Person2# to come, but #Person2# is going to dinner with #Person2#'s family.
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train_4007
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#Person1#: Hi. My minibar is empty.
#Person2#: You already finished off everything, sir?
#Person1#: I finished off everything.
#Person2#: Would you like anything in particular?
#Person1#: The Perrier and the Jim Beam. Let me have three more of each.
#Person2#: Beam and Perrier. Anything else, sir?
#Person1#: I really loved the apples in my room. Bring me a few more, please.
#Person2#: Sure thing. Might there be anything else?
#Person1#: Oh, yes, speaking of fruit, bring me some grape juice, too.
#Person2#: Perrier, Jim Beam, apples, and grape juice. It will all be there shortly, sir.
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#Person1# asks #Person2# to bring Perrier, Jim Beam, apples, and grape juice to his empty minibar.
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train_4008
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#Person1#: Hello, Westhaven Company.
#Person2#: Hello, may I speak to Mr. Richard?
#Person1#: This is Michael Richard speaking. Who is calling?
#Person2#: Mr. Richard, this is Henry. I was interviewed by you last Tuesday.
#Person1#: You gave me a deep impression then. Can I help you?
#Person2#: I'm just calling to follow up on the situation of the salesman position.
#Person1#: We have made the decision to hire you.
#Person2#: Wonderful. Thank you very much. I have been dreaming to work with your company and I am finally granted the great opportunity. I won't let you down and I hope you will contact me when you have any questions.
#Person1#: I will, thank you for calling.
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Henry calls Michael Richard to follow up on the situation of the salesman position. Mr. Richard tells him they have made the decision to hire him.
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train_4009
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#Person1#: Hello, Mrs. Smith. I'm from the Daily Mirror. And I'm doing a report on public opinion about the city bus service. So, what do you think of the bus service?
#Person2#: The bus service? Actually I don't use it that often unless I have to go shopping.
#Person1#: What's ... how could the bus service be improved?
#Person2#: Well, they could turn up on time. I mean you look at the timetable and you think, oh, well, five minutes to wait, and it turns out to be an hour.
#Person1#: Do any other people in your family use the bus service?
#Person2#: My husband. He uses it more often. But fortunately a girl who works in his office often gives him a lift to work. But when he does need to use it, he's often angry at it. Once, he waited up to fifteen minutes at the station for a bus. So I think there should be some way of warning people when a bus is not going to arrive and certainly much more frequent bus services.
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Mrs. Smith tells #Person1# that she hopes buses could turn up on time and her husband often gets angry when he uses it.
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train_4010
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#Person1#: Did you have a good vacation, Katie?
#Person2#: Yeah! It was exciting-probably my most exciting vacation ever!
#Person1#: Wow! What did you do?
#Person2#: I took a nature adventure tour. For the first part, we went hiking. It was so much fun! We hiked all the way up to those beautiful waterfalls. I took lots of pictures.
#Person1#: Sounds great. So, what else did you do on the tour?
#Person2#: Well, the best part was at the end of the trip. We went skydiving! Can you believe it? I jumped out of an airplane.
#Person1#: Wow!
#Person2#: Yeah, it was just a fantastic vacation. How did you spend your break, Ryan?
#Person1#: Oh, I drove to visit my relatives.
#Person2#: Uh-huh. Did you have a good time?
#Person1#: Well, it was pretty boring, actually. It rained every day so we had to stay inside. We just stayed at home and watched TV a lot.
#Person2#: Oh, that's too bad.
#Person1#: No, that's OK. It really was very relaxing, even though it was a little boring.
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During the vacation, Katie took an exciting nature adventure tour with hiking and skydiving, and Ryan drove to visit his relatives which is relaxing though boring.
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train_4011
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#Person1#: What do you want to do now?
#Person2#: I want to go back to the hotel.
#Person1#: But it's only four o'clock.
#Person2#: I'm tired. We've done a lot of sightseeing.
#Person1#: We can still go shopping. The stores don't close for another hour.
#Person2#: No, I want to rest for a while. We're going to the theatre tonight, you know.
#Person1#: Yes, I know. What time does it start?
#Person2#: At eight o'clock.
#Person1#: Do you want to try to take the bus to the theatre?
#Person2#: We can take a taxi. It's more expensive, but it's a lot easier.
#Person1#: Where do you want to eat?
#Person2#: There are a lot of restaurants near the hotel.
#Person1#: But what kind of restaurant? Chinese? French? Japanese?
#Person2#: Oh, I don't know. Right now I just want to go back to the hotel and rest.
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#Person2# is tired and wants to go back to the hotel since they're going to the theatre tonight, but #Person1# thinks they can still go shopping.
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train_4012
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#Person1#: Have you been to the new gym? It's really nice.
#Person2#: I was going to ask you the same thing. I was over there yesterday afternoon. It was very impressive.
#Person1#: That equipment in the weight room is worth a pretty penny, I'd say.
#Person2#: You're telling me. I used to belong to a commercial fitness facility and they didn't have stations half that price.
#Person1#: I was really upset about those fee increases last year, I see the facilities, I have to admit that the money was well spent.
#Person2#: I agree.
#Person1#: Oh, there is a fully equipped acrobatics room.
#Person2#: Oh, it's so fun. I didn't even see that when I came in.
#Person1#: I saw all kinds of things that I wouldn't know how to use.
#Person2#: Hey! I could show you some basic techniques if you'd like.
#Person1#: Wow, that would be great. I wonder if we need to sign up for a class first.
#Person2#: Great! I can't wait to get back into shape!
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Both #Person1# and #Person2# are impressed by the new gym and the equipment, so they decide to sign up for a class first.
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train_4013
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#Person1#: Have you ever been to New Orleans?
#Person2#: No. What is it like?
#Person1#: It's one of the most interesting cities in the United States. It has a French Quarter, with narrow streets and little shops. Many of the shops and restaurants are French.
#Person2#: There's a lot of jazz music in New Orleans, isn't there?
#Person1#: Yes. You hear wonderful jazz there. New Orleans and San Francisco are my two favorite cities. Have you been to San Francisco?
#Person2#: No. What is it like?
#Person1#: It has lovely views, and one of the most beautiful bridges in the world - the Golden Gate Bridge. It's a very hilly city. The hills are in the middle of the town, so you have to walk up and down hills when you go anywhere. When you arrive, your car needs good brakes.
#Person2#: Do you have to drive? Can't you take buses?
#Person1#: Well, most people who visit San Francisco ride in the cable cars. A cable car goes on tracks, and a strong cable pulls it up the hills.
#Person2#: That doesn't sound very safe.
#Person1#: Don't worry. Hundreds of people ride in cable cars every day.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s two favorite cities, New Orleans with a French Quarter and jazz music, and San Francisco, a hilly city with people riding in the cable cars.
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train_4014
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#Person1#: Could you have my car ready at 5:00 please?
#Person2#: The damage is very serious.
#Person1#: But I have to use it this afternoon. How about 5: 30?
#Person2#: Well, I'll do my best. I promise you can take it at 5:15.
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#Person2# promises #Person1# to have #Person1#'s car ready at 5:15.
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train_4015
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#Person1#: Hello. Sunnyside Inn. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to reserve a room for two on the 21st of March.
#Person1#: Okay. Let me check our computer here for a moment. The 21st of May, right?
#Person2#: No. March, not May.
#Person1#: Oh, sorry. Let me see here. Hmmm.
#Person2#: Are you all booked that night?
#Person1#: Well, we have one suite available, complete with a kitchenette and a sauna bath. And the view of the city is great, too.
#Person2#: How much is that?
#Person1#: It's only $200 dollars, plus a 10% room tax.
#Person2#: Oh, that's a little too expensive for me. Do you have a cheaper room available either on the 20th or the 22nd?
#Person1#: Well, would you like a smoking or a non-smoking room?
#Person2#: Non-smoking, please.
#Person1#: Okay, we do have a few rooms available on the 20th; we're full on the 22nd, unless you want a smoking room.
#Person2#: Well, how much is the non-smoking room on the 20th?
#Person1#: $80 dollars, plus the 10% room tax.
#Person2#: Okay, that'll be fine.
#Person1#: All right. Could I have your name, please?
#Person2#: Yes. Bob Maexner.
#Person1#: How do you spell your last name, Mr. Maexner?
#Person2#: M-A-E-X-N-E-R.
#Person1#: Okay, Mr. Maexner, we look forward to seeing you on March 20th.
#Person2#: Okay. Goodbye.
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Bob Maexner wants to reserve a room for two on the 21st of March, but the only suite left is too expensive. In the end, #Person1# helps Bob to reserve a non-smoking room on March 20th.
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train_4016
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#Person1#: Who do you work for at the moment, Ms. Mann?
#Person2#: Um, I work for the BBC World Service.
#Person1#: Ah, and how long have you worked for the BBC?
#Person2#: I've been with the BBC for five years. Yes, exactly five years.
#Person1#: And how long have you been their German correspondent?
#Person2#: For two years.
#Person1#: And what did you do before the BBC?
#Person2#: I worked as an interpreter for the EU.
#Person1#: As you know, this job is based in Geneva. Have you ever lived abroad before?
#Person2#: Oh yes, I have.
#Person1#: And when did you live abroad?
#Person2#: Well, in fact, I was born in Argentina and I lived there until I was eleven. Also, I lived and worked in Brussels for two years when I was working for the EU.
#Person1#: Mmm... That's interesting. Have you travelled much?
#Person2#: Oh yes, indeed. I've travelled all over western and eastern Europe, and I've also been to many parts of South America.
#Person1#: Mmm... And why did you go to these places?
#Person2#: Well, mostly for pleasure, but three years ago I went back to Argentina to cover various political stories for the BBC.
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Ms. Mann tells #Person1# she works for the BBC World Service and worked as an interpreter for the EU. She has lived abroad and traveled much for pleasure as well as for work.
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train_4017
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#Person1#: Hi, Mrs. Smith. Nice to see you here.
#Person2#: Hi, Mr. White. I'm here to buy a pair of shoes for Tom again.
#Person1#: He wore out the pair you bought last month?
#Person2#: Yes. Sometimes I think I should buy him a pair of iron shoes.
#Person1#: Oh, no. What you need is a pair of strong and comfortable shoes.
#Person2#: What's your suggestion?
#Person1#: Maybe you should buy him a pair of leather shoes.
#Person2#: Tom doesn't like leather shoes.
#Person1#: Then, how about sports shoes? They are strong and comfortable.
#Person2#: It seems that is the only choice. All right. I'll take your suggestion. How about this pair?
#Person1#: They are good.
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Mrs. Smith wants to buy a pair of shoes for Tom. Mr. White recommends her to buy a pair of strong and comfortable sports shoes.
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train_4018
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#Person1#: What are you going to do tonight? How about going to the movies? There's one that starts at 7:00 p. m.
#Person2#: Good. I'm going to play tennis this afternoon but I'll be home by 4:00 p. m. Then we can go out for a big dinner before seeing the movie.
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#Person1# and #Person2# will have a dinner and go to the movies tonight.
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train_4019
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#Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: Hello, Susan, this is Jim. I'm calling from the bus stop at Pine Street. I've been searching for your house for about thirty minutes now, but I can't find it. I forgot to bring the map you gave me.
#Person1#: OK. Wait right where you are, I'll come and get you.
#Person2#: That's not necessary. If you tell me the direction once again, I'll probably be all right this time.
#Person1#: OK. Can you see a bank on the corner?
#Person2#: Yes, there's one across the street.
#Person1#: Well, cross the street and walk past the shoe shop. My house is the seventh house from the corner on your right.
#Person2#: OK. Thanks. I'm sure I'll be able to find it this time.
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Jim calls Susan because he forgot to bring the map she gave him so he can't find her house. Susan tells him the direction.
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train_4020
|
#Person1#: Tell me, Jack. Do you look through the Web much?
#Person2#: Well, to tell the truth, I'm so busy with my work. I don't really have much time to surf the Web. Let me think...I suppose I log on a couple of times a week, for about two or three hours at a time.
#Person1#: So, what do you do on the Internet when you log on?
#Person2#: Well, sometimes I look up information I need for my job. It saves a lot of time looking through books in the library.
#Person1#: Yes, it sure does.
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Jack tells #Person1# that he only surfs the Web a couple of times a week. He sometimes looks up the information he needs for his job.
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train_4021
|
#Person1#: Clara! How are you? I haven't heard from you for at least three years. What are you doing?
#Person2#: I came back from Australia. Now I've opened a company. I heard from Miss Sue that you are getting married. Congratulations!
#Person1#: Thank you!
#Person2#: Why did you keep so quiet about it?
#Person1#: I'm sorry. I mean to tell you. But I couldn't find you by your previous address.
#Person2#: When will the wedding be?
#Person1#: January 1st.
#Person2#: I want to give you a present. What would you like?
#Person1#: Let me see. Oh, a bunch of flowers will do.
#Person2#: I see. Bye.
#Person1#: Bye.
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#Person1# couldn't find Clara by her previous address, so #Person1# didn't inform her about #Person1#'s wedding. Clara will buy a bunch of flowers as a present.
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train_4022
|
#Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I am trying to find this book.
#Person1#: What's the problem?
#Person2#: It doesn't seem like this library has it.
#Person1#: Have you checked the computer?
#Person2#: I have already.
#Person1#: What did it say?
#Person2#: It says the book is on the shelf, but I didn't find it there.
#Person1#: I can always borrow the book from another library.
#Person2#: You can do that?
#Person1#: I'll make the call and contact you when it gets in.
#Person2#: That's fantastic. Thank you.
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#Person2# couldn't find this book in the library. #Person1# will borrow the book from another library for #Person2#.
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train_4023
|
#Person1#: I'm tired. I went to sleep late last night.
#Person2#: Did you work overtime again?
#Person1#: No, I watched that new reality TV show till midnight.
#Person2#: Oh, you didn't watch that rubbish, did you? It's just a group of people stuck in a house doing nothing. I have to admit it was attractive when it was new. But it's strange to think people are still watching the same shows nowadays. It seems to me that those shows just feed the big desire everyone seems to have for media attention. Everyone wants to be a star these days.
#Person1#: But there are still some people signing up for those shows just to experience a different life or to earn some money.
#Person2#: Anyway, I have no interest in these nobodies, whose idea of fame is that they were on a reality TV show. I admire people with real talent do actually earn their fame because they are different from the rest of us.
#Person1#: Uhm, I don't think so in that way. Maybe we need to rethink what fame is.
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#Person1# watched the new reality TV show till midnight. #Person2# is not interested because #Person2# thinks those shows just feed the big desire everyone seems to have for media attention.
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train_4024
|
#Person1#: Where were you yesterday Mike?
#Person2#: I was at home asleep.
#Person1#: Asleep? I thought that you had to take an exam.
#Person2#: I was sick. I had a fever. I couldn't get out of bed.
#Person1#: You still look a little sick. You couldn't go back to bed.
#Person2#: I'm going now. I just came here to speak to my professor.
#Person1#: Oh, what did he tell you?
#Person2#: He said that I'd be able to take a make up.
#Person1#: Well, that's alright then. Are you going straight home?
#Person2#: I have to stop at the drug store on the way. I need some medicine.
#Person1#: Do you think you should walk that far?
#Person2#: I have to walk. I didn't drive my car. I didn't think I'd be able to drive today.
#Person1#: Well, take care of yourself.
#Person2#: OK. Thanks.
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Mike tells #Person1# that he was at home asleep because of a fever, so will take a makeup exam. Mike will stop at the drug store to buy some medicine.
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train_4025
|
#Person1#: Good morning, Susan. Did you sleep well last night?
#Person2#: I fell asleep right away, didn't wake up once and didn't have any bad dreams.
#Person1#: Great! You look much more relaxed today.
#Person2#: Much better. But I'm still worried about something.
#Person1#: What's that?
#Person2#: Well, I have to drive to school for a meeting this morning and I'm afraid I may get stuck in the rush hour traffic, and I will be pretty upset.
#Person1#: Don't worry! Just breathe deeply when that happens.
#Person2#: OK, I'll try that.
#Person1#: Is there anything else bothering you?
#Person2#: Just one more thing. A school called me this morning to see if I could teach a few classes this weekend. But I'm supposed to work on a paper that's due on Monday.
#Person1#: Try not to take on more than you can handle.
#Person2#: You're right. I'll probably focus on my paper. Thanks.
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Susan is afraid of getting stuck in the rush hour traffic and having no time to teach. #Person1# suggests her breathe deeply and take on things she can handle.
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train_4026
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#Person1#: So, what should we take?
#Person2#: I'm going to take my guitar.
#Person1#: Great! And I'm going to take my CD player.
#Person2#: You'd better take lots of music. We've got a 4 hour drive with just mom and dad.
#Person1#: Yeah. I don't know why they want to go camping anyway. Boring.
#Person2#: It sure is and we're missing the baseball game on TV tonight.
#Person1#: Don't remind me. Hey, do you think I should take these?
#Person2#: Yeah,why not?
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#Person1# and #Person2# will take the guitar and CD player since they will get a 4-hour drive.
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train_4027
|
#Person1#: Now it's time for our European weather report. Julia, what's the weather like today in Greece?
#Person2#: It's sunny today in Greece, and the temperature is about 32 degrees Celsius.
#Person1#: That's hot. What about tomorrow?
#Person2#: Tomorrow is going to be cloudy. It's going to be cooler. About 25 degrees Celsius.
#Person1#: What about France? I am going there on business.
#Person2#: It's raining hard, take a raincoat. And tomorrow is going to be the same. It will be quite warm, though. About 28 degrees Celsius.
#Person1#: What about England?
#Person2#: It will be cloudy all day and the temperature will be about 15 degrees Celsius.
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#Person1# and Julia are delivering the European weather report for today and tomorrow.
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train_4028
|
#Person1#: Did you have your own room when you were little Jack?
#Person2#: No, I think for the first 17 years of my life. I always had somebody else in the room with me.
#Person1#: I always wanted my own room you know, because there were 5 kids in our family and we had to share rooms.I had my own room for the first time when I was about 15.
#Person2#: When I had my own room for the first time in my life, I felt very proud and wrote in my diary. I will treasure this new freedom.
#Person1#: Well, many of my friends had their own rooms even when they were young, even as babies. I was so jealous. But there were only 3 bedrooms in our house for 7 people so it was really crowded.
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Jack and #Person1# both wanted their own rooms when they were little, but they had to share rooms with family.
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train_4029
|
#Person1#: The hotel operator. Anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: I've been trying to get through to the booking office for the last ten minutes. But the line has been engaged all the time. Why is it taking so long?
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. I'm afraid it is often the case during the peak hours. Shall I ask them to call you when the line is free?
#Person2#: OK. Please do so if it is not troublesome.
#Person1#: No trouble at all. May I know your name and room number?
#Person2#: I'm Du Juan, in Room 312.
#Person1#: I see. Wait in the room, please.
#Person2#: Thank you for your kindness.
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Du Juan phones the hotel operator to complain about the consistent failure to get through to the booking office. #Person1# apologizes and will ask them to call Du Juan when the line is free.
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train_4030
|
#Person1#: Ms. Montgomery? This is Richard Thomas. I ' m sorry to bother you at home, but I ' Ve got a bit of a problem.
#Person2#: Oh? What ' s wrong?
#Person1#: My daughter ' s just banged up her knee pretty badly and I ' m going to have to take her to the hospital. I ' ll be about two hours late.
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Richard tells Ms. Montgomery he'll be late because he has to take his injured daughter to the hospital.
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train_4031
|
#Person1#: Hey, look out!
#Person2#: What happened?
#Person1#: You've just scratched my car. Oh, God, a paint was scratched off.
#Person2#: Where? my car?
#Person1#: No, mine!
#Person2#: Thank goodness!
#Person1#: I've just had it repainted.
#Person2#: That's terrible.
#Person1#: I am sorry to say this, sir, but you should've been more careful.
#Person2#: I apologize for that. But the space is too small.
#Person1#: What about the damage to my car? What are you gonna do about that?
#Person2#: Can we solve this later? I am calling the insurance company.
#Person1#: OK. I gotta call mine too.
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#Person2# scratched #Person1#'s car by accident. They're calling their insurance companies to solve the problem.
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train_4032
|
#Person1#: Hi, I'd like to have a beer.
#Person2#: Hi, good evening. Which kind of beer would you like?
#Person1#: I'd like to try a local beer. What would you suggest?
#Person2#: How about Yanking Beer? It's very popular here.
#Person1#: Sounds good. I'll take that.
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#Person1# wants to try a local beer and takes Yanking Beer under #Person2#'s recommendation.
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train_4033
|
#Person1#: Our company's wei-ya is tomorrow night! It's your first Chinese New Year in Taiwan--you must be excited!
#Person2#: Excited? What's there to be excited about? It's just another company dinner, right?
#Person1#: You have no idea! There's a banquet with prizes, performances. . . you name it!
#Person2#: Really? What kind of prizes?
#Person1#: Well, I heard that last year Vivian from accounting won a new car!
#Person2#: A new car! You're kidding!
#Person1#: No, really! And she told me the secret to winning, wear red underwear!
#Person2#: Wear red underwear? ! Does that really work? Are you going to try it?
#Person1#: Of course! I'm not only going to wear red underwear, but I'm going to wear red socks and a red shirt, too!
#Person2#: Gee, I don't think I own any red underwear, but I can buy some!
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#Person1# tells #Person2# in the company's wei-ya they can win prizes. Vivian won a car last year and she tells #Person1# the secret is to wear red underwear.
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train_4034
|
#Person1#: Good evening, sir. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Bourbon, please.
#Person1#: How would you like your Bourbon, straight or on the rock?
#Person2#: With iced water, please.
#Person1#: Here you are, sir. Bourbon with iced water.
#Person2#: Thank you. Now how much do I owe you?
#Person1#: The bourbon is 15 dollars plus 10 % service charge. So the total is 16. 5 dollars.
#Person2#: That is OK. Here is 20 dollars and you can keep the change.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot.
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#Person2# orders Bourbon with iced water and pays for it with #Person1#'s assistance.
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train_4035
|
#Person1#: It gives me great pleasure to introduce Mr. . . eh Mr. . .
#Person2#: Miss!
#Person1#: Yeah! May I introduce Mis. . . eh. . . Miss. . .
#Person2#: My name is Jane Brown!
#Person1#: Oh yeah! Would you please welcome. . . Miss Jan Brown.
|
Miss Jan Brown is mad at #Person1# introducing her mistakenly.
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train_4036
|
#Person1#: Hi, Ellen! How is it going?
#Person2#: Can't be better! Bob, aren't you glad the semester is over?
#Person1#: Yep! Are you going to the rock concert Friday night?
#Person2#: I didn't think much of it. Are you?
#Person1#: Sure. Would you like go with me?
#Person2#: Sounds like fun.
#Person1#: You'll have to buy your own ticket though.
#Person2#: Are you broke again? Let me treat you.
#Person1#: Wow! When did you come into so much cash?
#Person2#: You know, I am a waitress at the student center. Anyway now those final exams are almost over. I'd love a night out.
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Bob invites Ellen to the rock concert on Friday night but he's broke, so Ellen offers to treat him as she's saved some money by working as a waitress.
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train_4037
|
#Person1#: Is there anything wrong with your food this evening, Miss?
#Person2#: Sorry to trouble you. But I don't think this fish is fresh. It actually tastes a bit off.
#Person1#: Sorry, Miss. I'll place it immediately, can I get you another drink, or you wait?
#Person2#: No, please don't do that. I'd just like to return it.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, Miss, but I'm afraid we can't do that. You'll order something else instead. I'd love to suggest the steak, it's the special today, and quite tasty.
#Person2#: Ok, then please bring me the steak mediun-rare, thank you.
#Person1#: Ok, Miss. I hope you enjoy the rest of your dinner.
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#Person2# wants a return as the fish tastes a bit off, but #Person1# tells her she can only have a replacement. So #Person2# orders the steak medium-rare under #Person1#'s recommendation.
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train_4038
|
#Person1#: Oh, the ink is spilled on the desk.
#Person2#: Did it spill on your clothes?
#Person1#: No, but the table cloth was dirty.
#Person2#: That's OK.
#Person1#: I'm afraid it's too hard to wash off the stain.
#Person2#: It's no big deal.
#Person1#: I really feel great shame. Let me buy a new one for you.
#Person2#: Don't be silly, forget about it.
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#Person1# spilled the ink on the desk accidentally and feels sorry about it, but #Person2# says it's ok.
|
train_4039
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#Person1#: Let's see now. Cut the potatoes into small cubes.
#Person2#: Yes, but don't cut them yet. Wait until they cool. Where is the big plastic bowl?
#Person1#: On the bottom shelf in the cupboard under the sink.
#Person2#: What's Donna like, by the way?
#Person1#: Donna? Well. She is about 20. She is very lovely and I think you will like her. What about Paul?
#Person2#: Oh, Paul is very easy-going and friendly.
#Person1#: Could you get me the pepper from the cupboard?
#Person2#: Yes, sure. Which cupboard is it in?
#Person1#: It's in the small one beside the cooker.
#Person2#: There is no pepper here.
#Person1#: Oh, there Isn't? Oh, no.
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#Person1# and #Person2# are doing cooking together while talking about Donna and Paul casually.
|
train_4040
|
#Person1#: Excuse me, is this the right counter for express mail?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I want to send some important documents to Canada for my postgraduate admission.
#Person2#: Are they urgent, please?
#Person1#: Yes, the deadline for applying is 1st Feb, so I hope they will arrive in 3 days.
#Person2#: Well, DHL is famous for its speed and reliability. It is the fastest international postal service available. The document will arrive in two or three days.
#Person1#: Really? But can you guarantee the safety?
#Person2#: Yes, I promise. Your document won't be broken or lost. All the items are handled by special staff and carried by a courier. It is reliable.
#Person1#: OK. I will send them now.
#Person2#: Please write the address and remittee on the express order and make sure there is no mistake on them.
#Person1#: All right. Here you are.
#Person2#: This is your receipt which you have to keep until the remittee receives the express. You can also check your post on our web. The post number is on the top of the receipt.
#Person1#: Thank you. I have got quite clear idea of it.
|
#Person1# needs to send some important documents. #Person2# assures #Person1# that the documents will arrive in two or three days and guarantees the safety, so #Person1# sends them now with #Person2#'s assistance.
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train_4041
|
#Person1#: I really like what you have. But the price for this product is much higher than we expected. I am absolutely not a buyer at that price.
#Person2#: I know it is not the cheapest on the market. But if you take the quality factor into consideration, you will find your company will benefit in the long term. This device is built in with the most advanced technology. Every aspect has reached the international standard. It is a worthwhile investment.
#Person1#: I understand that. If you can lower the price by 10 percent, we have a deal right now.
#Person2#: Well, the best I can do is to lower the price by 5 percent if you are willing to pay 90 % cash of front and 10 % on delivery. That is our best offer.
#Person1#: Err, well, I can't decide right now. Do you mind if I have a small internal discussion on this first? I will tell you our decision this afternoon.
#Person2#: Sure, no problem.
|
#Person1# appreciates #Person2#'s products, but the price is higher than expected, so #Person1# asks #Person2# to lower the price by 10 percent. #Person2# agrees to lower the price by 5 percent. #Person1# needs an internal discussion about it.
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train_4042
|
#Person1#: I need to pay the fine on my ticket.
#Person2#: Do you have the ticket with you?
#Person1#: Yes, I have my ticket with me.
#Person2#: Let me see your ID.
#Person1#: I forgot to bring that with me.
#Person2#: You need it to pay your fine.
#Person1#: Why can't I just give you the money for the fine?
#Person2#: Because, I need to see a photo ID in order to verify who you are.
#Person1#: Okay, I think I understand.
#Person2#: All right, come back and bring your ID.
#Person1#: So once I pay this off, my record will be cleared?
#Person2#: Once you pay it, your record will be cleared.
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#Person1# wants to pay the fine buy forgot to bring #Person1#'s ID. #Person2# needs the ID to verify #Person1#'s identity and tells #Person1# to get it.
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train_4043
|
#Person1#: What is the best way to find a job here?
#Person2#: There are different ways of conducting a job search. Do you know what you want to do?
#Person1#: I don't know.
#Person2#: Can you work part-time or full-time?
#Person1#: It doesn't matter right now, either one would be OK.
#Person2#: The binders have current local jobs listings and the computer jobs lists are good too. Understand?
#Person1#: OK, I'll go check it out.
#Person2#: Schedule an appointment with a counselor and you can get more information. Would that work for you?
#Person1#: I am not sure.
#Person2#: Everything that you need for a successful job search is here. Happy job searching!
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#Person2# tells #Person1# to check the binder to look for current jobs available and suggests #Person1# schedule an appointment with a counsellor.
|
train_4044
|
#Person1#: Excuse me, is this the way to the Great Wall?
#Person2#: Oh, it is really far from here. You're going in the wrong direction actually.
#Person1#: I must have taken a wrong turn.
#Person2#: It doesn't matter. Go back the way you came. After about five kilometers, you'll see a hotel on the side of the road. It's a big one. You can't miss it.
#Person1#: And then?
#Person2#: Take the next right. Drive about one click further, and you'll see the entrance of the highway to the Great Wall.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot.
#Person2#: You're welcome.
#Person1#: By the way, how long does it take?
#Person2#: Without traffic, it takes about an hour.
#Person1#: I heard the Great Wall closes early in the afternoon. Do you think I can make it before closing?
#Person2#: Yes, I think so. It doesn't close until 5 o'clock. You still have plenty of time.
#Person1#: Great! Thank you!
#Person2#: My pleasure, and have a good time!
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#Person2# tells #Person1# how to drive to the Great Wall. #Person2# says it may take about an hour and #Person1# should be able to get there before it closes.
|
train_4045
|
#Person1#: I really feel like eating a salad.
#Person2#: What kind are you going to make?
#Person1#: I'm really not sure.
#Person2#: I really like Caesar salads.
#Person1#: Caesar salads are pretty good.
#Person2#: What kind of salad do you want to make?
#Person1#: I want a salad with some chicken.
#Person2#: I love chicken salads.
#Person1#: I like my salads to have croutons, almonds, and shredded cheese.
#Person2#: That sounds really tasty.
#Person1#: You should make a salad like that.
#Person2#: I think that I will.
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#Person1# wants a salad, then #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the salads they like.
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train_4046
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#Person1#: Your resume says you have had one years experience working in a foreign representative office in Shanghai, may I ask why you quit?
#Person2#: I worked in a foreign representative office for one year. However, I leave there two years ago because the work they gave me was rather dull. I found another job that was more interesting.
#Person1#: Have you done any work in this field? What have you learned from the jobs you have had?
#Person2#: I have learned a lot about business know-how and basic office skills. In addition, I learned at my previous jobs how to cooperate with my colleagues.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# quitted the work in a foreign representative office because the work was dull and #Person2# learned about business know-how, basic office skills, and teamwork from previous jobs.
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train_4047
|
#Person1#: Oh, hey, Keri! You cook, right! You're a pretty good cook.
#Person2#: I'm OK.
#Person1#: I want to make an omelet, so actually this is really silly, I've never made one before. How do you make an omelet?
#Person2#: Well, I can teach you how I make them, which is the same way my father and grandmother make them, which is a little special.
#Person1#: OK. Yeah! Yeah!
#Person2#: First you take some eggs and crack them in a bowl, and whisk them up, quite, so they're quite high and fluffy, and in a hot pan, and you need a pan that's that's kind of small, that the sides go up at an angle. You put some oil and heat it up, so it's quite hot, and then you take your whipped up eggs, or whisked up eggs, and pour them into the pan, and as it's cooking, if you take a spatula, and push the bottom layer of the egg, to the side, to the sides, and then to the middle, so the uncooked egg gets to the bottom of the pan.
#Person1#: Oh, OK. Wow!
#Person2#: OK. And keep doing that until most of the egg is cooked so you should have a nice thick omelet and then flip it over, you'll only have to cook that side lightly. Put your fillings on the top and fold it over and let it sit just long enough to melt the cheese.
#Person1#: Wow. That sounds really good.
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Keri teaches #Person1# how to make an omelet which is a little special in detail.
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train_4048
|
#Person1#: What's your email address?
#Person2#: It's bulldog 123.
#Person1#: Bulldog 123. Are you sure that's all?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: No. That's incomplete.
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: What's your mailing address?
#Person2#: 456 Cherry Drive, Pasadena, CA 91170.
#Person1#: That's correct.
#Person2#: So what's the problem?
#Person1#: Bulldog 123 is just the street. You have to give me the city, state, and ZIP code.
#Person2#: Oh, I get it. My email address is bluedog123@yahoo. com.
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#Person2# gives #Person1# an incomplete email address, then #Person1# takes the mailing address for example, so #Person2# understands and offers the complete email address.
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train_4049
|
#Person1#: Excuse me. Do you know where I can find the nearest ICCC?
#Person2#: Yes, but it's quite a ways.
#Person1#: Do I need to take a bus?
#Person2#: This bus doesn't take you directly there. You'd have to change buses twice. I suggest you walk. It'll take you less than 20 minutes.
#Person1#: How do I get there on foot?
#Person2#: Go straight ahead through the intersection.
#Person1#: Wait, let me write this down. . . Alright, I'm ready.
#Person2#: Keep walking till ou pass the square, then turn right. Walk past two lights and turn left at the third.
#Person1#: Square. . . turn right. . . traffic lights. . . And then?
#Person2#: Keep walking and look for a tall building.
#Person1#: Tall building. . . Which side is the building on?
#Person2#: The right side. ICCC should be on the first floor.
#Person1#: Thank you very much.
#Person2#: You're welcome.
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#Person2# suggests #Person1# walk to the nearest ICCC and tells #Person1# the right direction.
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train_4050
|
#Person1#: No.11 Police Station. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. It's about my son Leech. He went to the school this morning but hasn't been hack yet and it's 6:00 p.m. now.
#Person1#: Just a moment, please. May I have his name?
#Person2#: Leech Smith, 112 Broadway.
#Person1#: Thank you. Now Mrs. Smith, what is the matter exactly?
#Person2#: Well, Leech left home at 7 o'clock this morning, but just now her teacher called me and asked why Leech didn't go to school.
#Person1#: Do you think it's possible that he went to friend's home?
#Person2#: I don't think so. I called her friends and our neighbors, but none of them had seen Leech today.
#Person1#: I see. Now, Let's move to some details. How old is he?
#Person2#: 10 years old. And he is 1.5 meters' tall.
#Person1#: What's he wearing?
#Person2#: A blue shirt, and white shoes, carrying a green school bag.
#Person1#: We'll do our best to find him, Mrs. Smith. Please try not to worry.
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Mrs. Smith reports to No.11 police station that her son Leech is missing and offers a detailed description.
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train_4051
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#Person1#: How about your exam?
#Person2#: I failed again.
#Person1#: Why? Did you oversleep again?
#Person2#: No, I didn't.
#Person1#: Then, what's wrong with you?
#Person2#: Oh, I can't tell you.
#Person1#: Tell me. Maybe I can help you.
#Person2#: Nobody can help me.
#Person1#: Don't say things like that. Tell me your trouble. We are good Mends, aren't we?
#Person2#: Yes. It's something like this. This time, I made full preparations, but Smith told me he could get perfect marks. I decided to copy his paper and I did copy, though not completely. It turns out that his marks were lower than mine. And we both failed.
#Person1#: lt serves you right.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# failed the exam again because #Person2# copied Smith's paper, whose marks were even lower than #Person2#'s.
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train_4052
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#Person1#: We've just moved into a house.
#Person2#: Really? Congratulations!
#Person1#: Thank you, and we want to buy a new television set.
#Person2#: What kind of television do you want to buy?
#Person1#: A colour TV set, of course, but I'm not sure about the size. Maybe we should buy a big one. If we buy a small one, we might have to change it in a few years' time for a bigger one. That would be a waste of money. What's your opinion?
#Person2#: I don't think it's necessary to buy a very big one.
#Person1#: Any reason?
#Person2#: Yes. As I know, your sitting room isn't very big. If you put in a very big television, it will be bad for your eyes, and a smaller TV set can still pick up good programmes.
#Person1#: Mm, that's quite true. I'll think about it.
#Person2#: You'd better make a quick decision because the price may go up soon.
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#Person1# just moved into a house and want to buy a new television set. #Person2# doesn't think #Person1# needs a very big one since the sitting room isn't big.
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train_4053
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#Person1#: Excuse me, Madam. Is the air-conditioning on? This room is as hot as a furnace.
#Person2#: Sorry, sir. A new epidemic called SARS is threatening us right now. As a preventative measure, we are told to let in fresh air by opening the windows and not to use the air conditioners.
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#Person1# reports that the room is hot. #Person2# says the air conditioner isn't allowed due to SARS.
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train_4054
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#Person1#: I haven't missed one day of school this year. I'm trying to get the prize for perfect attendance!
#Person2#: Great! It's still early in the year, but if you don't get sick, I know you can win.
#Person1#: I'm going to get my homework done and go to bed early every night so I can win!
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#Person1# is planning to win the prize for perfect attendance.
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train_4055
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#Person1#: Oh, I'm fed up with my job.
#Person2#: Hey, there's a perfect job for you in the paper today. You might be interested.
#Person1#: Oh, what is it? What do they want?
#Person2#: Wait a minute. Uh, here it is. The European Space Agency is recruiting translators.
#Person1#: The European Space Agency?
#Person2#: Well, that's what it says. They need an English translator to work from French or German.
#Person1#: So they need a degree in French or German, I suppose. Well, I've got that. What's more, I have plenty of experience. What else are they asking for?
#Person2#: Just that. A university degree and three or four years of experience as a translator in a professional environment. They also say the person should have a lively and inquiring mind, effective communication skills and the ability to work individually or as a part of the team.
#Person1#: Well, if I stay at my present job much longer, I won't have any mind or skills left. By the way, what about salary? I just hope it isn't lower than what I get now.
#Person2#: It's said to be negotiable. It depends on the applicant's education and experience. In addition to basic salary, there's a list of extra benefits. Have a look yourself.
#Person1#: Hm, travel and social security plus relocation expenses are paid. Hey, this isn't bad. I really want the job.
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#Person1#'s fed up with #Person1#'s job. #Person2# tells #Person1# about a job in the paper which #Person1# might be interested and introduces its requirements, salary, and benefits. #Person1# feels like wanting the job.
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train_4056
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#Person1#: I feel very ill, Doctor.
#Person2#: What is the matter with you?
#Person1#: I have a terrible sore throat. I have a headache, too.
#Person2#: Have you been coughing and sneezing?
#Person1#: I cough a lot, but I don't sneeze.
#Person2#: Put this thermometer under your tongue. I want to see if you have a fever. Let me see. Yes. You have a fever.
#Person1#: Is my temperature very high?
#Person2#: No, not very. Here is a prescription. Stay in bed and rest. Drink hot tea. Come in and see me in my office on Monday.
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#Person1# has a sore throat and a headache. #Person2# finds out #Person1# has a fever and offers a prescription.
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train_4057
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#Person1#: The Bacon Bacon food truck is down the street. I'm going to get lunch. Can I get you something?
#Person2#: I was wondering why I was so hungry. I skipped breakfast. I have been working straight since I got here to work at 8:00 a.m. I even didn't have time to drink my morning coffee. A big juicy bacon burger would be awesome.
#Person1#: I always get a burger. Today, I'm going to try their grilled cheese sandwich. I hear it has three different kinds of cheese, bacon, and bacon jam.
#Person2#: Jam made out of bacon? Wow. I'd buy a big jar of that bacon jam right now if they have it!
#Person1#: They might. Okay, I'll go down and pick up lunch for you and me.
#Person2#: No, wait. I need a break, and I need to make sure I can buy that jam.
#Person1#: OK, let's hurry. If we wait too long, the lunch crowd will be there, and they might run out of everything.
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#Person1#'s going to get lunch and offers to bring #Person2# something. #Person1# wants to try the grilled cheeseburger and #Person2#'s interested in the jam made out of bacon, then #Person2# decides to go with #Person1#.
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train_4058
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#Person1#: I visited the new museum near the city center last month. It opened two weeks ago. You'd like it.
#Person2#: Why? Is there lots of information about trees?
#Person1#: No. It's mainly about wild birds that live in the forest. When I went there, there was a special plant exhibition, and they're having a study day for teenagers there about different kinds of clouds.
#Person2#: That's useful for me when I go sailing.
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#Person1# visited the new museum last month and tells #Person2# about it.
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