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train_4059
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#Person1#: Hello, this is Room 205. What time is the dinner, please?
#Person2#: The main restaurant opens at 7 in the evening and closes at 10. Our coffee shop is open 24 hours a day.
#Person1#: And what time is it now, please?
#Person2#: It's 6 p.m., sir.
#Person1#: Thank you.
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#Person1# inquires #Person2# about the opening time of the restaurant and the current time.
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train_4060
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#Person1#: May I speak to Petty?
#Person2#: Speaking.
#Person1#: Good morning, Petty.
#Person2#: Good morning, Steward.
#Person1#: I'd like to discuss your suggestion with you as soon as possible. Would Tuesday be all right for you?
#Person2#: Tuesday. That's tomorrow?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: Let me see. How about tomorrow, say, 8:30?
#Person1#: Then suppose I come to your at 8:30 tomorrow.
#Person2#: Good. I'll be expecting you then.
#Person1#: Thank you. Good-bye.
#Person2#: Good-bye.
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Steward calls Petty to arrange a discussion with her at 8:30 tomorrow.
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train_4061
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#Person1#: Do you feel all right? You look Pale.
#Person2#: All my joints seem to hurt and I have a terrible headache.
#Person1#: Have you taken your temperature?
#Person2#: No, not yet , but I do feel a little feverish.
#Person1#: How long have you been feeling this way?
#Person2#: Only since this morning.
#Person1#: Oh, probably you've been working too hard.
#Person2#: Maybe you are right.
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#Person2#'s not feeling well since this morning. #Person1# thinks it's because #Person2# works too hard.
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train_4062
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#Person1#: ok, so what have you got in store for me tonight?
#Person2#: I'm really sorry, Ethan. I tried so hard, but I'm afraid I could't find a Dutch restaurant in town. The best I could do was a German one about 15 minutes from here.
#Person1#: what? I don't understand.
#Person2#: I though you said you wanted to have Dutch food?
#Person1#: Oh! Ha-ha! That's not what I mean when I said 'go Dutch'!
#Person2#: Huh? What were you talking about, then?
#Person1#: 'going Dutch' means to split the bill, silly!
#Person2#: ohhh. . . that makes so much more sense! Ha-ha. Well, great, I don't like German food anyway!
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#Person2# apologizes to Ethan for not finding a Dutch restaurant. Ethan thinks it funny and explains the true meaning of 'go Dutch'.
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train_4063
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#Person1#: What's the problem, Nada? You look down in the dumps.
#Person2#: I don't know. My life is a big mess. Everything is so compliceted.
#Person1#: come on, nothing can be that bad.
#Person2#: but promise me, you'll keep it a secret.
#Person1#: ok, I promise. So what's troubling you so much?
#Person2#: I've fallen in love with my boss.
#Person1#: really? Is he married?
#Person2#: no, of course not. He is still single.
#Person1#: then what's your problem?
#Person2#: I try to keep it to myself. But there is a lot of gossip about us.
#Person1#: oh, I see. Office romance tends to be the subject of gossip.
#Person2#: worse still, he is trying to avoid me these days.
#Person1#: office romance is very tricky.
#Person2#: it gives me a lot of pressure and I feel depressed.
#Person1#: cheer up, Nada. You'll be fine.
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Nada's depressed because she's fallen in love with her boss, which arouses lots of gossip about them in the office, and her boss's avoiding her. #Person1# cheers her up.
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train_4064
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#Person1#: Have you ever made any plan for your future?
#Person2#: Of course I have. I'd like to marry a handsome man and have two children if possible.
#Person1#: Not me. I'd like to be a bachelor forever.
#Person2#: I don't believe you can make it when you meet your Mrs. Right.
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#Person2# wants to marry a handsome man while #Person1# wants to stay a bachelor.
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train_4065
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#Person1#: Are you going to Helen's birthday party on Friday evening?
#Person2#: I wouldn't miss it for the world! It's sure to be fun. She's invited a lot of people. Do you think everyone will be able to get into her house?
#Person1#: If everyone turned up, it would be a squeeze, but a feww people said that they couldn't go, so I think it should be ok?
#Person2#: Are you taking anything?
#Person1#: I've got her a birthday present and I'll take a bottle fo wine too.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. She told me that she had bought plenty of food and snacks. I think it's going to be a noisy party. I hope her neihbours don't mind too much.
#Person1#: Helen gets on very well with her neighours. I wouldn't be surprised if they went to the party too.
#Person2#: I'm ready looking forward to it. This party is going to be a blast!
#Person1#: Well, don't be late. I'll see you on Friday at Helen's.
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#Person1# and #Person2# are going to Helen's birthday party on Friday, #Person1#'s got her a present and will bring a bottle of wine. #Person2#'s looking forward to the party.
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train_4066
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#Person1#: My daughter plans to quit her present job and wants to find another. She says she wants to get a better job with higher pay.
#Person2#: It seems quite normal to me. It is pretty much what I want to do.
#Person1#: But what about settling down to start a family? Doesn't anyone want to get married any more?
#Person2#: It is different now. The world is becoming colorful. Some of my friends don't feel the same pressure to marry. We all want to wait for the right moment.
#Person1#: What time is the right moment?
#Person2#: Let the universe find us instead of forcing love. We prefer natural love. The most important thing is to be happy. Love will find us later. That is what we say.
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#Person1#'s daughter's planning to find another job, which worries #Person1# that she might not get married. #Person2# comforts #Person1# that nowadays people don't feel the same pressure to marry.
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train_4067
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#Person1#: How can you be shouting at your grandpa? You can't be so rude!
#Person2#: No, I don't want to be rude to him, but I had to shout so that he could hear me. My grandpa has something wrong with his ears. He doesn't hear well.
#Person1#: I'm sorry. I misunderstood you. Your grandpa looks kind.
#Person2#: Yes, he is kind to everybody in our small town. So we all respect him.
#Person1#: He looks quite old now. He must be in his seventies, right?
#Person2#: Yes, he is 75 years old this year.
#Person1#: Though he looks so old, he is still in good health.
#Person2#: Yes, of course, he gets up early every morning and does some exercise in our garden. That's why he is still in good health.
#Person1#: How's your granny? Is she still in good health like your grandfather?
#Person2#: She was 5 years younger than my grandfather, but she died of heart disease 3 years ago.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. But old people really need taking good care of.
#Person2#: Yes, I agree.
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#Person1# blames #Person2# for shouting at #Person2#'s grandpa. #Person2# explains it's because #Person2#'s grandpa doesn't hear well. #Person1# apologizes for misunderstanding #Person2# and inquires about #Person2#'s grandpa and grandma.
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train_4068
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#Person1#: Come in, come in!
#Person2#: Hi, Gary. What happened? I was waiting for you at the theater. Why didn't you meet me there?
#Person1#: I thought we were supposed to meet here.
#Person2#: Don't you know our movie starts at 7:00 and we were going to meet at the theater at 6:45. Then it doesn't make sense to meet at the apartment.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, we must have misunderstood each other.
#Person2#: Why don't you try to be clearer about our appointment?
#Person1#: You're right, I am sorry. Let's go and watch the movie.
#Person2#: I don't want to go now. We've already missed 10 minutes of the movie. I don't want to see a movie without watching the beginning.
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Gary misunderstood #Person2# so he didn't meet #Person2# at the theatre. #Person2#'s angry and doesn't want to watch the movie now.
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train_4069
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#Person1#: Hi Maarten, I haven't seen you for a long time. What have you been doing for the past few months.
#Person2#: Nothing exciting, I've been doing 2 jobs during weekdays and another job on the weekend, it's really tiring.
#Person1#: Why are you working so hard?
#Person2#: I'm saving money for a trip to Italy. I want to spend some time with my girlfriend Lily there, how about you?
#Person1#: I have been working as a tutor. Seeing my students progress I feel happy and proud.
#Person2#: That sounds great.
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Maarten's doing 2 jobs to save money to go to Italy while #Person1#'s working as a tutor.
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train_4070
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#Person1#: Hi, Tony.
#Person2#: Hello, Kate, how are you?
#Person1#: Oh, fine, thanks. And you and Jane?
#Person2#: Oh, we're fine? How long are you staying?
#Person1#: Just a couple of days and then I'll go back to work in Tokyo.
#Person2#: It's too bad you are not staying in London for a bit longer. Anyway, how about dinner tonight?
#Person1#: I'd love to have dinner with you, but I'm meeting some customers from Oxford this evening. What about tomorrow?
#Person2#: That'd be lovely. Jane will be pleased.
#Person1#: What time should I come?
#Person2#: How about 8:00?
#Person1#: Great. I'll see you tomorrow then.
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Kate came to London for work and Tony invites her to dinner with him and Jane. They'll have dinner tomorrow at 8.
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train_4071
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#Person1#: I'd like a cup of coffee and a cheeseburger, please.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, but we don't have any burgers at the moment.
#Person1#: But you always serve your whole menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. That's why I come here.
#Person2#: You're right, but one of our cooks is sick. So we had to take some things off the menu for a while. If you want to come back in half an hour, we'll definitely have our normal lunch menu.
#Person1#: That's OK, I'm really hungry. Let me see. I'll still take the coffee and I'll have a bacon and egg sandwich, instead, please.
#Person2#: Do you want breakfast potatoes with that?
#Person1#: No, thank you.
#Person2#: OK, your total is $6.50.
#Person1#: Here is a 10.
#Person2#: And here's your change and receipt.
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#Person1# wants a cheeseburger and a coffee, but the burger isn't available at the moment, so #Person1# takes an egg sandwich instead.
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train_4072
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#Person1#: Hello, this is Simon.
#Person2#: Hello, Simon, this is Lisa. Sorry to call you at such a late hour. But I'm in trouble, and I think you might be able to help me out.
#Person1#: It's my pleasure, Lisa. What's the matter?
#Person2#: Well, you know, Nancy and I moved into an off-campus apartment in the fall, over on the west side of the town. Anyway, we've been happy with it until the last couple of months.
#Person1#: Sounds good, then what happened?
#Person2#: Unluckily, the air conditioner broke down. So we report it to Mr. Green, the landlord. He promised he'll take care of it, but a month went by, and nothing happened.
#Person1#: Did you make contact with him again?
#Person2#: I got a repair person to give me an estimate, then I send it to Mr. Green. When I didn't hear from him, I had it repaired down and I took all the cost from the rent check.
#Person1#: So, what's the problem?
#Person2#: He called me in a mad way, he said he could have gotten it repaired down for less money. Now he's threatening to drive us out for not paying the full rent.
#Person1#: Hold on, Lisa. It does sound pretty serious, but I'm sure you should calm down and take it easy.
#Person2#: Well, you are over at a law school. So I wonder if you can come with Nancy and me, when we go to talk to Mr. Green. We're supposed to meet with him tomorrow night at 8.
#Person1#: Sure, I have studied a lot about contracts. And I would be glad to help you. Would you mind and my visiting you at about 7:30?
#Person2#: Of course not. Thanks a lot, Simon. You are really a warm hearted man.
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Lisa calls Simon to ask for help. The air conditioner in the apartment rent by Lisa and Nancy broke down but the landlord did nothing about it, so Lisa got it repaired and took all the cost from the rent check, then the landlord is mad and threatens to drive them out. Simon'll come with Lisa and Nancy to solve the problem.
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train_4073
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#Person1#: Are you going to camp this summer?
#Person2#: Oh no, I'm too old for that now. I'm going to a hiking trip. What are you going to do?
#Person1#: This year I'm going to be a camp teacher.
#Person2#: You really want to babysit children all summer?
#Person1#: Oh, I love it here. The girls are fun, too.
#Person2#: Well, if you like it, I guess it'll be fun. My brother was a teacher at Camp Sequoia for many years. He enjoyed it a lot.
#Person1#: My camp is great, too. We go sailing and hiking in the woods, also I get to go horseback riding everyday.
#Person2#: How long will you be there?
#Person1#: Until the middle of August.
#Person2#: I'll be back from my trip about that time. We'll have to get together then.
#Person1#: Sure, it'll be fun to compare notes.
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#Person2#'s going on a hiking trip and #Person1#'s going to be a camp teacher. #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# loves the camp and talks about its activities.
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train_4074
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#Person1#: Ralph, my stomach aches.
#Person2#: Mine too, honey.
#Person1#: I think it was the fish or the meat we ate in the restaurant.
#Person2#: It might have been.
#Person1#: Or the soup.
#Person2#: No, it couldn't have been the soup. Because I didn't have any. Little Jimmy had some and he's alright.
#Person1#: Of course, we sat in the sun for a long time, but I suppose it couldn't have been the sun.
#Person2#: That's true. Now what else did we both eat? Only those lovely apples I bought at the market. It could have been them. We used to eating apples and you wash them.
#Person1#: No, I didn't. I thought you have.
#Person2#: Jennie, I didn't wash them. I was sure you did. It must have been the apples then. Oh, I feel worse now. Let's go see a doctor.
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Ralph and Jennie are having a stomachache. They recall what they ate and they find out it's the apples that weren't washed.
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train_4075
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#Person1#: Excuse me, how can I get to the Riverside Theater?
#Person2#: Walk along the river and take the fourth turning on the left. And go down until you reach the second traffic light. Turn right at the end of the road, you'll see the theater.
#Person1#: Good heavens. What a long way!
#Person2#: Yes, you can take a taxi if you can't remember what I told you, or if you don't want to walk a long way.
#Person1#: Well, I like walking. It's a fine day for walking, isn't it? And Shakespeare's play is worth such a day in such a long way.
#Person2#: It sounds reasonable. I like Shakespeare.
#Person1#: Thank you very much.
#Person2#: It's a pleasure.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# the directions to the Riverside Theater. #Person1# prefers walking though it's a long way.
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train_4076
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#Person1#: Good morning. I need to speak with the property manager, please.
#Person2#: Good morning. You are speaking to the property manager.
#Person1#: While it was raining last night, water started leaking in from the ceiling.
#Person2#: Was it leaking in the bedroom?
#Person1#: It was in the living room.
#Person2#: Can you tell me which floor you are on?
#Person1#: We are on the bottom floor.
#Person2#: I would like to look at the leak. Will you be home this morning?
#Person1#: Yes, someone will be here to let you in.
#Person2#: Just in case you have to leave, we will just use the master key.
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#Person1# tells the property manager that water leaked in the living room when raining last night. The property manager will go to check it.
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train_4077
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#Person1#: I see you have bought the latest copy of ' beauty and fashion '. Are there any interesting articles in it?
#Person2#: There ' s an interesting interview with a top fashion designer about the latest fashions. I enjoyed reading her thought. The ' which? ' section is very interesting this month. They tested facial cleaners. The article recommends ' all clear ' for effectiveness and price.
#Person1#: I like to take the tests that they print in this magazine.
#Person2#: Which tests do you mean?
#Person1#: You know. Tests like ' how jealous are you? ' and ' are you a fashion victim? '
#Person2#: Oh, I see. I like to do those tests, too, but I don ' t take them seriously.
#Person1#: Of course not, but sometimes the results make you think about yourself and what you do. According to the jealousy test, I ' m quite a jealous type of person. Perhaps I need to control my jealousy.
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#Person2# bought the latest copy of 'beauty and fashion' and thinks the 'which?' section is very interesting. #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# likes to take the tests printed in it.
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train_4078
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#Person1#: Hey, Mary. We're back. Have you eaten yet?
#Person2#: I had some bread for breakfast.
#Person1#: Let's go out for brunch.
#Person2#: Brunch?
#Person1#: It is a meal that combines breakfast and lunch. On Sundays, many Americans sleep late and go out for brunch. Those who go to church without having breakfast have brunch also.
#Person2#: Actually, many Taiwanese wake up late on Sunday mornings, too. It may be a good idea for them to eat brunch instead of eating breakfast and lunch.
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#Person1# invites Mary to go out for brunch and explains the definition of 'brunch'.
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train_4079
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#Person1#: Look at the show on TV. I am watching a food show at a very famous seafood restaurant. I really want to eat at that restaurant. I am a seafood lover.
#Person2#: Speaking of seafood, my mouth is watering. Let's go to the seafood restaurant in our neighborhood.
#Person1#: Sound great. Let's go!
#Person2#: Look at the crystal clear fridge. You can see so many kinds of seafood in it. They all look very fresh and delicious.
#Person1#: True. I would like to have some salmon sashimi and a roast salmon head.
#Person2#: You sound like a seafood expert. I would like to have some stir-fried squids and steamed shrimps.
#Person1#: You are not too bad as well. I also want to have a steamed lobster. It is really taste like heaven.
#Person2#: Let's go into the restaurant and find a table to order some food.
#Person1#: Wait. Let me tell the lady what we would like to order in front of the seafood fridge first.
#Person2#: OK. I will wait for you inside the restaurant
#Person1#: Do you think we should try some deep fried oysters?
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#Person1# and #Person2# decide to go to a seafood restaurant. They find each other isan expert in seafood by saying their wanted food. #Person1# will order in front of the seafood fridge first.
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train_4080
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#Person1#: What ' s on TV tonight?
#Person2#: Not much, that new reality-TV show, Ally McNeal, oooo, Dark Angel.
#Person1#: Wait a second. I want to watch Ally McNeal.
#Person2#: Oh, come on. That ' s such a girl ' s show.
#Person1#: No it ' s not. It ' s just funny.
#Person2#: Yeah, if you ' re a girl.
#Person1#: Well, you just want to watch Dark Angel because of the hot girl.
#Person2#: That ' s not true. Dark Angel is a good show.
#Person1#: It ' s story is just an excuse to get the girl dressed up in different tight outfits.
#Person2#: O. K . , O. K. Let ' s forget it. There ' s a football game on too.
#Person1#: No way. I ' m watching Ally McNeal. Go to John ' s to watch the game.
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#Person1# wants to watch Ally McNeal but #Person2# thinks it's a girl's show. #Person1# refuses #Person2#'s suggestion of watching a football game and insists on watching Ally McNeal.
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train_4081
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#Person1#: I have a little trouble, and I don't know how to deal with it.
#Person2#: What's the matter? Please tell me. Maybe I can help you.
#Person1#: Tom wants me to write a recommendation letter for him, but I don't know how to write it.
#Person2#: Don't worry. I know about this.
#Person1#: Really? Tell me without delay.
#Person2#: First you should have a salutation, which can be the company's or a person's name.
#Person1#: Well, I see.
#Person2#: Then you can write about his performance in college, including his academic achievements and his competence.
#Person1#: It's easy to write those.
#Person2#: You can also state his personality traits, hobbies and relationships with schoolmates and so on.
#Person1#: Tom got along well with classmates. He is really a good boy.
#Person2#: You can write all his strengths in the recommendation letter.
#Person1#: What should I write except these?
#Person2#: You should also state that you are his class president, so you are qualified to write this recommendation letter
#Person1#: OK, I will remember.
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#Person1# has no idea about how to write a recommendation letter for Tom. #Person2# advises #Person1# to write about Tom's performances, personalities, strengths and state #Person1# is qualified to write this letter.
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train_4082
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#Person1#: Hey, Trev! How did the shopping go?
#Person2#: ' You ain't nothing'but a hound-dog. . . '
#Person1#: Trev, are you OK?
#Person2#: Of course I'm OK! I just bought a bunch of classic Elvis records!
#Person1#: Aren't you lucky. The vintage-clock guy is driving a hard bargain. So I have nothing.
#Person2#: No sweat. Just go back and talk him down. Here comes Wei.
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Trev just bought classic Elvis records but #Person1# has nothing because the guy is driving a hard bargain.
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train_4083
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#Person1#: Hello there. Is there anything I can help you with?
#Person2#: Yes, please. 70, 000 US dollars is being transferred into our account.
#Person1#: Which company are you from? I'll check your details.
#Person2#: I'm the accountant with Go Thong Computers.
#Person1#: Ah, yes. Mr. Can, isn't it? Yes, the money has been transferred successfully. But you'll need to change it into RMB before you can have it.
#Person2#: No problem. Can I withdraw all of it now?
#Person1#: You have an account with us, right? If so, there shouldn't be any problem.
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Mr. Can as an accountant with Go Thong Computers wants to withdraw the money and #Person1# helps him with it.
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train_4084
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#Person1#: Hey! I just bought one of those new Japanese cell phones! It's loaded with extras.
#Person2#: What does it do?
#Person1#: It's got a built-in video camera so you can see the person you're talking to. It also takes stills and I can use the E-mail mode to send digital pictures straight to my friend's phone!
#Person2#: Wow! What else does it do?
#Person1#: I can plug it into a folding keyboard to type in message mode. I can even surf the net.
#Person2#: Cool! Anything else?
#Person1#: Yes. With the 60 - second digital memory, I can record my voice and send it using voice message mode.
#Person2#: Wow!
#Person1#: You'll love this! I can use a stylus to draw a map on the touch screen and then use the fax mode to send it to another phone.
#Person2#: Man, that's amazing. It must have cost a bundle.
#Person1#: Nah! It was cheap!
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#Person1# bought a new Japanese cell phone and is introducing the functions of it to #Person2#, including a video camera, a folding keyboard, and 60-second digital memory. #Person2# thinks it's amazing.
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train_4085
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#Person1#: Hello, Chandler! How are you?
#Person2#: Fine. And you?
#Person1#: Just so so. I am too tired. My company has been holding too many training sessions lately.
#Person2#: That's good. Not Evey company provides employees with training opportunity. It seems that your company wants to further develop their employees and encouragelifelong learning.
#Person1#: Good? ! For them but not to me.
#Person2#: So, what's the problem?
#Person1#: We have to participate in training after a busy day and during the weekend. You know, after work all you want to do is throw yourself onto your bed. And during the Weekend, you just want to stay at home and enjoy a family dinner.
#Person2#: Yes, you are right. But one should keep learning daily to maintain our keen mental power expand our intellectual capacity. Constant learning drive us to Sharp our power of reasoning, analysis and judgement.
#Person1#: Yes, I agree with you on the point but couldn't the training be held during the working day instead of weekend?
#Person2#: Yes, you are right. I think weekend is the time for family gathering and rest Maybe you could make that suggestion to your boss.
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#Person1# is tired because #Person1#'s company provides them with many training sessions so they have to participate during the weekend. #Person1# agrees with Chandler that they should keep learning but thinks the training can be held during the working day.
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train_4086
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#Person1#: Do you take a bus to and from work?
#Person2#: Yeah, everyday. And there's only one choice. All the other buses are going the other direction.
#Person1#: Hmm. I have the same problem. When I leave work, it's always rush hour. So the buses are always crowded.
#Person2#: Oh, yeah, it's terrible. I will tell you the funniest thing I have seen in China. It's when so many people try to get onto one city bus, and the last guy is squeezed in so tight that the door is tightly pressed against his butt.
#Person1#: That sounds terrible the way you describe it. But you know, not long ago I really suffered on the bus.
#Person2#: What happened? Were you having a hard time getting on a bus?
#Person1#: You just can't imagine! I waited for the first bus but it was too full, so I waited for the second, and it was still very crowded. Then I decided not to wait for the next one, and got on the second bus. It was so full that I had to stand on one foot! No kidding!
#Person2#: Hmm. Good exercise, uh?
#Person1#: Yeah, absolutely!
#Person2#: And it's so much fun. One day, the bodies were so tightly packed that some girl's behind was pressed against my front. I was afraid to put my hands down for fear of accidentally groping her.
#Person1#: You were so happy, weren't you?
#Person2#: What do you think? I'm a good boy.
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#Person1# and #Person2# both have the problem of taking a crowded bus to and from work. Then they share their terrible experiences that they suffered on the crowded bus. #Person1# once had to stand on one foot on the bus and #Person2#'s body was packed tightly.
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train_4087
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#Person1#: what sort of music do you like?
#Person2#: I love just about anything by Prince.
#Person1#: so, you're into 80s music then?
#Person2#: well, I like all kinds of music, but he is one of my favorites. How about you?
#Person1#: I like alternative music.
#Person2#: do you have a favorite band?
#Person1#: to be honest, no. I'm always in search of new music to listen to.
#Person2#: do you often go to concerts?
#Person1#: I usually go to see a live band about twice a month. What about you?
#Person2#: I love going to live gigs. Are there any good local bands playing around here that you'd recommend?
#Person1#: there's an open mic night at the pub down the road every Thursday night where my favorite local band usually plays. You should come along next week with me.
#Person2#: I'd love to, but I have a night class on Thursdays.
#Person1#: that's too bad. Maybe another time.
#Person2#: let me know if you hear about any good bands playing on the weekends. I have more free time then.
#Person1#: I'll let you know. Did you want to watch some TV?
#Person2#: sure, what's on?
#Person1#: there's a reality TV show about a group of people who are trying to lose weight.
#Person2#: that sounds dreadful!
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#Person2# likes the music by Prince and #Person1# likes alternative music. #Person1# usually sees a live band and #Person2# loves live gigs. Then #Person1# recommends an open mic night at the pub and invites #Person2# to go, but #Person2# has a class on Thursday.
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train_4088
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#Person1#: OK, Devon, I've been putting on a few pounds and you're quite a lean fit guy.
#Person2#: Well, thank you.
#Person1#: What do you recommend? What can I do to lose weight?
#Person2#: Well, I exercise a lot. I go running at least three times a week. But more than that I enjoy playing sports and so different sports use different muscles and all of it helps to lose that weight that you might have gained.
#Person1#: Yeah, well, actually, one of the problems is that I actually exercise a lot.
#Person2#: Do ya?
#Person1#: Yeah, so maybe it's my diet.
#Person2#: It could be and so in that case you might want to eat something perhaps more nutritious or maybe even less of what you do eat. Maybe, I eat three meals a day and I try not to snack in between. No potato chips. No popcorn. No candy bars.
#Person1#: That's pretty tough!
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#Person1# has been putting on and Devon recommends exercising to lose weight. #Person1# actually exercises a lot and thinks it lies in #Person1#'s diet. Devan shares Devan's meals to tell #Person1# how to lose weight.
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train_4089
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#Person1#: Is there a lot of crime in your city?
#Person2#: There's some, but I don't think it's a big problem. A lot of it is petty crime, burglary and car theft. There's very little major crime.
#Person1#: It's the same in my city. We also have a lot of drug addicts. A lot of the crime is committed by drug addicts who need money for drugs.
#Person2#: That happens in many places. In my city, there is a very good drug rehabilitation programme. The police and courts are also tough on people who commit crimes, but I don't know if that's the reason for
#Person1#: Some people believe that a tough approach is better. Other prefer a more lenient approach.
#Person2#: I think that the best way to reduce crime is to spread wealth more evenly. If most people have similar amounts of money, they will not think of stealing from others.
#Person1#: That's possible, but I'm not sure it would really happen like that.
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Both #Person1#'s and #Person2#'s cities have lots of crime and most of the crime is committed by drug addicts. #Person2# thinks the best way to reduce crime is to spread wealth more evenly.
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train_4090
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#Person1#: I cannot understand why she always helps and supports her brother.
#Person2#: Why do you say so?
#Person1#: Because he is often in trouble.
#Person2#: She has promised her mother that she would be with him through thick and thin.
#Person1#: Oh, I see.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# why she always supports her brother.
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train_4091
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#Person1#: Where are you going?
#Person2#: I have to go to work.
#Person1#: Going to work where?
#Person2#: I'm working at the polling place.
#Person1#: I didn't know you were working there this year.
#Person2#: I work at the polling place every year.
#Person1#: How did you get that job?
#Person2#: I signed up for it online.
#Person1#: That's really cool.
#Person2#: It's a very cool job.
#Person1#: Do they pay you a lot?
#Person2#: They pay well enough.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# works at the polling place every year and signed up for it online.
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train_4092
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#Person1#: Thank you for joining us this evening at Chez Attitude.
#Person2#: I am Mr. Foster, and we have a 7:00 dinner reservation tonight for four people.
#Person1#: Welcome, Mr. Foster, if you would have a seat in the lounge area, our hostess will be ready to seat you in just a moment.
#Person2#: We are going to have a drink while we are waiting. Please let the hostess know that she can find us there.
#Person1#: She will come and let you know when your table is prepared.
#Person2#: Those patio tables are new, aren't they? Would it be possible to be seated out there?
#Person1#: An outside table is available right now if you would like to be seated immediately.
#Person2#: We would love to sit outside. Thanks for your help!
#Person1#: Here is your table, and now may I take your drink order while you are considering what to have for dinner?
#Person2#: Yes, could you please bring us a pitcher of margaritas and four glasses while we are figuring out our dinner order?
#Person1#: I'll put your drink order in and be right back to get your dinner order.
#Person2#: We'll be ready to order by the time you get back!
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Mr. Foster has a 7:00 dinner reservation and wants to be seated in the patio tables. #Person1# arranges the table for him. Mr. Foster asks #Person1# to bring them drinks while they are figuring out their dinner order.
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train_4093
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#Person1#: What stresses you out the most?
#Person2#: Probably my parents.
#Person1#: How so?
#Person2#: Well, during school, they wanted good grades. Then after I got a job, they wanted me to get a better job. And finally, they want me to get married.
#Person1#: You have to deal with a lot of pressure from your parents.
#Person2#: Your parents are not like that?
#Person1#: Ever since I brought home some bad grades in elementary school, they never expected much.
#Person2#: You're lucky.
#Person1#: What do you do to deal with the stress?
#Person2#: Not much I can do. It's always there. I sometimes go out with some friends and drink, but that's only a temporary solution. The stress always returns in the morning.
#Person1#: That sucks. You wanna go grab a beer?
#Person2#: Sure. Sounds great. Let's go.
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#Person2#'s parents stress #Person2# the most but #Person1#'s parents aren't like that. #Person2# thinks it's hard to deal with those stress. Then they decide to go grab a beer.
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train_4094
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#Person1#: Steven, what's your idea of price?
#Person2#: The best we can do is $ 120 per case.
#Person1#: I'm afraid that's impossible. You can't expect us to reduce it to that extent.
#Person2#: I think you are well informed about the prevailing market. Some Spanish firms are offering the same at much lower prices.
#Person1#: Price can't be separated from quality. A comparison of the quality of our products with that of rival goods will show you that ours is far superior.
#Person2#: It's true yours are of better quality. But your price is still on the high side even if we take quality into consideration. How about meeting each other half way?
#Person1#: Well, I'll have to think about it and get back to you in about 30 minutes.
#Person2#: Take your time, please.
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Steven wants $ 120 per case but #Person1# thinks that's impossible because their products have better quality. Steven suggests meeting each other halfway. #Person1# agrees and will get back later.
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train_4095
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#Person1#: Good morning, Textile Import & Export Company.
#Person2#: Hello, this is Miller. I'm calling about the appointment with Mr. Zhang for this afternoon. Something's just come up, I'm afraid the appointment will have to be rescheduled, I'm very sorry about the change.
#Person1#: That's all right. Maybe we can make another arrangement.
#Person2#: You're very kind to say so. Thank you. Do you think tomorrow morning would suit him?
#Person1#: I'm afraid there's a bit of a problem. In fact, he's booked up the whole week except tomorrow afternoon.
#Person2#: Tomorrow afternoon, Um. . . you see, I've made an appointment with Mr. Comet for tomorrow afternoon. In order to meet Mr. Zhang, I have to cancel the appointment with Mr. Comet, I'm afraid.
#Person1#: I'm terribly sorry, Mr. Miller, but Mr. Zhang is really busy this week.
#Person2#: I understand. When do you think I can come and see him tomorrow afternoon?
#Person1#: Please let me check. Tomorrow afternoon - Yes, he'll be free from 2:00 tomorrow afternoon. Do you think it's convenient for you?
#Person2#: Yes, that's quite all right for me.
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Miller is calling #Person1# to reschedule his appointment with Mr. Zhang. #Person1# tells Miller that Mr. Zhang is only available tomorrow afternoon so Miller will cancel the appointment with Mr. Comet to meet him.
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train_4096
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#Person1#: So, got any more ideas for the website?
#Person2#: Well, since we're collecting gifts instead of red envelopes, I made a ' for guests only ' gift chat room.
#Person1#: But we registered at Macy's. People can just buy gifts there.
#Person2#: The Taiwanese won't have time to buy gifts in America. The chat room is more convenient.
#Person1#: You're right. They can discuss what to get and avoid buying the same things.
#Person2#: Or discuss what gifts they could buy together.
#Person1#: Any other ideas?
#Person2#: We can also put a guest book on the website for people to sign and write comments.
#Person1#: And we were going to make a collage for each of us using our baby pictures. . .
#Person2#: Yeah, that will be the best part. Jack hasn't seen yours yet, right?
#Person1#: No. He has no idea what a fat little pig I was!
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#Person2# made a gift chat room because #Person2# thinks the Taiwanese won't have time to buy gifts at Macy's. #Person1# asks #Person2# other ideas for the website and #Person2# suggests putting a guest book.
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train_4097
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#Person1#: Good morning, Sir. Can I help you with something?
#Person2#: I hope so. I'm not actually a customer here, but I saw an advertisement in yesterday's newspaper about your new bank card.
#Person1#: I see. Yes, the advertisement has proven very effective. Would you like to apply for a card with us?
#Person2#: Yes, please. But I suppose I'll have to open an account with you first, right?
#Person1#: That's right. But don't worry ; it's a very simple procedure.
#Person2#: Could I open an account with you today?
#Person1#: Of course, it can be done right this minute. If you could just fill in this application form for me? Do you have your ID card with you? I'll need to see that.
#Person2#: Yes, here you go. And sign here?
#Person1#: Yes, please. That's being processed now. As soon as the account is set up, we can issue you with a card.
#Person2#: So quick and easy! Thanks very much.
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#Person2# wants to apply for a card after seeing the advertisement yesterday. #Person1# helps him follow the procedures to open an account before issuing him with a card.
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train_4098
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#Person1#: This is frank speaking, may i ask who is calling?
#Person2#: This is Jane, I'd like to speak to Mr. Wang, please.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, he is not here at the moment. He has gone to the International Business Center.
#Person2#: When do you expect him back?
#Person1#: I'm not sure, he didn't say when he wound return. If you'd like. you can leave him a message until he is back to you until the moment it's free.
#Person2#: Yes, thank you. When he gets back, please just let him know that jane called. And i need him to call me back.
#Person1#: Does he have your number?
#Person2#: Yes, he does. But i give it to you again. 5264453 6
#Person1#: That was 5264453 6, right?
#Person2#: Yes, thank you very much.
#Person1#: You are welcome.
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Jane wants to speak to Mr. Wang but he is not available. Jane needs Mr. Wang to call back, so she leaves her number to #Person2#.
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train_4099
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#Person1#: What's wrong?
#Person2#: I got laid off today.
#Person1#: Oh no! That's terrible!
#Person2#: Yeah.
#Person1#: What happened?
#Person2#: My boss said I didn't have enough skills to do the job well.
#Person1#: What are you going to do?
#Person2#: I'm going to start taking classes at the local community college to try to improve my skills. Then I'll start looking for a new position.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# got laid off because the boss thinks #Person2#'s lack of skills.
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train_4100
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#Person1#: Hello, Sir. What can we do for you today?
#Person2#: Bill payment, please. I'd like to pay my electricity bill. I heard there's a new way ; I'm sick and tired of all this queuing!
#Person1#: Now, you can do it via our Atms. It's convenient and easy to use. And we have 4 machines in this branch, so the queues are not usually very long.
#Person2#: So, how do I use it?
#Person1#: You just simply follow the instructions on the screen. You can inquire about your account information and use the self-service payment function.
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#Person2# wants to pay the electricity bill. #Person1# recommends #Person2# to do it via ATMs and simply follow the instructions.
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train_4101
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#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like a hamburger, please.
#Person1#: Do you want it with everything?
#Person2#: No. Don't put mustard in it.
#Person1#: All right. You have a hamburger without mustard. Anything else?
#Person2#: Sprite with ice, please.
#Person1#: OK. Here you are.
#Person2#: Thank you.
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#Person1# serves #Person2# to order a hamburger without mustard and a sprite with ice.
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train_4102
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#Person1#: Well, what is your trouble?
#Person2#: I'm not feeling well, doctor. I have a sore throat.
#Person1#: Have you any aches and pains?
#Person2#: Yes, my back aches.
#Person1#: I'll take your temperature. How long have you been feeling ill?
#Person2#: It began the night before last.
#Person1#: You have a temperature, but it's nothing serious. It's probably just the flu. I'll give you a prescription. Take this to the chemist's. Take one tablet every four hours. You should stay in bed tomorrow, and drink plenty of lemon juice.
#Person2#: Lots of people are ill at the moment.
#Person1#: It's this cold weather we're having.
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#Person2# tells the doctor that #Person2# has a sore throat and backaches. The doctor takes #Person2#'s temperature and will give #Person2# a prescription.
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train_4103
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#Person1#: This article is nothing but advertising for housing developers. I don't think the houses for sale are half that good.
#Person2#: Come on, David. Why so negative? We are thinking of buying a home, aren't we? Just a trip to look at the place won't cist us much.
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David thinks the article is advertising for housing developers. #Person2# suggests taking a look.
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#Person1#: Oh, I think Jimmy is coming up next! Jeez, he looks so small out there.
#Person2#: He is going to need to do some serious praying if he wants to get a hit off that player. That kid is only 12 years old, but he looks like he is already a professional baseball player!
#Person1#: Yeah... oh, no! Strike three on Marcus! That's two outs.
#Person2#: We always seem to strike out against pitchers that throw really fast. We just can't seem to be able to get the bat on the ball. Maybe the coach isn't working these kids hard enough in practice.
#Person1#: Oh, I don't know about that. I was a little early when I came to pick up Jimmy yesterday, and the coach was throwing really hard to them in batting practice. I think he usually does a great job. We should really have him over for dinner.
#Person2#: Yeah, let's look at the calendar when we get home. Oh, look, there he is! Come on, son! Get a hit!
#Person1#: Woo-hoo, let's go, Jimmy!
#Person2#: Oh, strike one... that's OK, big guy! Be patient up there!
#Person1#: You got this one... strike two... oh, honey, he was really late on that last one!
#Person2#: Keep your eye on it, Jimmy! You can do it! Just like we practiced...
#Person1#: Whoa! What a hit! It's gone! It's a home run! All right, Jimmy, way to go! Yee-haw!
#Person2#: That's my son down there!
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#Person2# and #Person1# are watching the kids playing baseball and encourage Jimmy during the game. #Person2# thinks it's hard for Jimmy to get a hit off the player who is only 12 years old but already a professional baseball player.
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train_4105
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#Person1#: Excuse me. Is this road to Tuner's Street?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Is it very far from here?
#Person2#: No, not very far. About an hour's walk.
#Person1#: Are there any buses going there?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, but the buses don't come very often. Only about 4 times a day.
#Person1#: When does the next bus come along?
#Person2#: Not until half past seven. You will arrive there if you walk.
#Person1#: Well, thank you. I'd better walk. I can't wait an hour and a half for a bus.
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#Person2# advises #Person1# to walk to Tuner's Street because the bus doesn't come very often and #Person1# agrees.
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train_4106
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#Person1#: I am going to the museum Sunday afternoon. There is a new exhibition of Indian art. Want to come with me?
#Person2#: I'd love to, but my best friend is getting married on Sunday, and I won't miss it for anything.
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#Person1# invites #Person2# to go to the museum but #Person2# has other important thing.
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train_4107
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#Person1#: Jack, would you like to come to my house with your wife for dinner at six tomorrow evening?
#Person2#: We would like to. Who else will be there?
#Person1#: Well, I also invite the White's.
#Person2#: That sounds great. I enjoy making friends, chatting with others. I always stay at home and feel bored. By the way, is it a formal dinner or informal one?
#Person1#: Informal, of course, just feel at home.
#Person2#: Great! Oh, I can't wait.
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#Person1# invites Jack and his wife to have dinner in #Person1#'s house tomorrow evening.
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train_4108
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#Person1#: 911.
#Person2#: Help. I need some help!
#Person1#: Yes sir. Can you tell me what is happening?
#Person2#: I'm at the university and a student of mine suddenly fell down, knocked her head on the step, and fainted right at this very moment.
#Person1#: Yes sir. Can you tell me exactly where you are?
#Person2#: On the...on the ...I'm sorry, I'm too nervous right now. We're on the second floor of Cutler Hall, Room 211.
#Person1#: I understand, sir. May I have your name and the student's name?
#Person2#: Her name is...uh...Anita Rivera. And my name's Lawrence Clark. I'm a professor here at the university.
#Person1#: Okay, who is there with you?
#Person2#: Um, Anita and two other students. They're watching her while I call. Do you think we should drive her to the hospital?
#Person1#: No, an ambulance is already on its way. It should be there very soon.
#Person2#: Uh, what should we do while we wait for it to come?
#Person1#: Just keep her calm and warm.
#Person2#: Okay, well do that. Thank you.
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Lawrence Clark calls 911 and tells that a student fell down and fainted. Lawrence informs #Person1# of his location and his name and an ambulance is on its way.
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train_4109
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#Person1#: Well, the salad's almost ready. How's the beef going? I'm starving.
#Person2#: So am I. The beef looks just about ready. Just one minute ... ow!
#Person1#: What's the matter?
#Person2#: Oh, my finger, I burned my finger!
#Person1#: Oh, wait, I'll get some ice and put it on your finger.
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: There.
#Person2#: Ah, ah, much better. The ice really works.
#Person1#: How does it feel?
#Person2#: Oh, I feel good. Thanks. Let's eat.
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#Person2# burned #Person2#'s finger when preparing the beef, and #Person1# puts some ice on #Person2#'s finger.
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train_4110
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#Person1#: I want to mail this letter overseas.
#Person2#: OK, Ma'am. I'll have to weigh it first. All right, it's not over- weight. That's 5.5 yuan for overseas mail.
#Person1#: That's not expensive. How long does it take for a letter to get to the U. S.?
#Person2#: It all depends. It usually takes four or five days.
#Person1#: That's wonderful. It used to take more than a week when I was staying here six years ago. Well, I want to register it.
#Person2#: All right. It's probably take a little longer to get there though.
#Person1#: Yes, I know. Well, please let me have a post office box.
#Person2#: That's OK. Fill out this form, please.
#Person1#: How much is the rent per month?
#Person2#: It's 100 yuan per year.
#Person1#: Here is the form and money.
#Person2#: OK. Here is the key for you. The number is on it. Any more requests?
#Person1#: No, Thank you.
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#Person1# wants to mail the letter to the U.S and #Person2# tells her that it takes four or five days. Then #Person1# asks for a post office box.
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train_4111
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#Person1#: Would you please teach me how to use the computer?
#Person2#: Sure , let's take a look at the menu first.
#Person1#: Do I have to turn on the computer?
#Person2#: yes, we can look at the computer and computer menu at the same time. And this will help us undstand both better .
#Person1#: What should I learn first?
#Person2#: Right now I 'll teach you to open files , save files and copy files . Are you ready?
#Person1#: I am ready I am going to get , let's start!
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#Person2# is teaching #Person1# how to use the computer and they look at the menu first.
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train_4112
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#Person1#: Look at this survey conducted by a website. A quarter of the employees will spend an average of 10 minutes everyday online doing personal things. Hi, Francis, what about you?
#Person2#: Well, I just spend 15 minutes as so checking my stock bonds and booking an air ticket for my mother. Anyway, I have done all my work and it is about the time to leave.
#Person1#: Though our company doesn't have a return policy, limiting the personal use of internet, I don't think the boss will like us to do that.
#Person2#: Certainly, work always comes first.
#Person1#: But it is lucky for us. The company computers don't have software keeping tracks of websites we visit. I have shopped too often online these days.
#Person2#: Well, keep a low profile.
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#Person1# and Francis talk about the time they spend online everyday doing personal things during working hours, and #Person1# thinks they are lucky.
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train_4113
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#Person1#: This is the good life! We have it good don't you think?
#Person2#: Yeah of course! Although, don't you ever wonder what could have been?
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: Well, sometimes I think of how things could have turned out if I had done things a little differently.
#Person1#: For example?
#Person2#: Like for example, if I hadn't studied architecture, I would have become an artist like I wanted to.
#Person1#: I see. Yeah now that I think of it, I wouldn't have gotten married if I hadn't moved to this town and met Sally.
#Person2#: You see! Everything happens for a reason! We wouldn't even have met if I hadn't been in that car accident ten years ago!
#Person1#: Well, I have no regrets!
#Person2#: I'll drink to that!
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#Person1# and #Person2# think of how things change if they had done some choices differently. #Person2# finds everything happens for a reason and #Person1# has no regrets.
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train_4114
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#Person1#: Well, you know what, don't do it, 'cause the minute you do, they lose all respect for you.
#Person2#: Well, it's not like that. We just e-mail, it's really nothing. On top of which I am definitely thinking about stopping because it's getting...
#Person1#: Out of hand.
#Person2#: Confusing. But not, because it's nothing.
#Person1#: Where'd you meet him?
#Person2#: Oh, listen, I can't even remember. Ok, on my birthday, I wandered into over 30 rooms, for a joke, sort of and he was there, and we started chatting...
#Person1#: About what?
#Person2#: Oh, books, and music, how much we both love New York. Harmless, harmless, meaningless. Bouquets of sharpened pencils. Oh.
#Person1#: Excuse me?
#Person2#: Forget it. We don't talk about anything personal, so I don't know his name or what he does or where he lives exactly. So it'll be really easy for me to stop seeing him, because I'm not...
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#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# just email with the man. Then #Person2# recalls the day they met. Because they chatted about nothing personal, #Person2# thinks it'll be easy to stop seeing him.
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train_4115
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#Person1#: And lots of Dear Abby sob stories. . .
#Person2#: Hey! I learn a lot from the psychologists who give advice in those columns!
#Person1#: No wonder you're such a wacko. . .
#Person2#: Whatever. . . Smell! Perfume samples!
#Person1#: Nice. Hey, I like the layout of this page. . .
#Person2#: You mean, you like the pictures of the beautiful models. . . Hello?
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#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the contents in the pages.
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train_4116
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#Person1#: Now, I see from your records that you're often off sick.
#Person2#: Yes, I seem to get a lot of colds and things.
#Person1#: I see. Can I ask about your general way of life? Do you smoke?
#Person2#: I don't smoke.
#Person1#: That's good. Do you eat a lot of fruit and vegetables?
#Person2#: Not really, especially no fruit.
#Person1#: Well, since you don't eat fruit, I think you should drink more water because it helps fight colds.
#Person2#: Really? Hmm...I don't like drinking water. But, well, uh, perhaps.
#Person1#: There's no perhaps about it. And some exercise is needed to improve your health.
#Person2#: Oh, I go swimming once a week.
#Person1#: Well, you should go swimming 3 times a week, so that it really helps your health.
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#Person1# finds #Person2# is often off sick and asks about #Person2#'s lifestyle. #Person1# advises #Person2# to drink more water and swim more.
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train_4117
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#Person1#: Where are you going to look for your job?
#Person2#: How about Beijing? It is the place I am always dreaming of.
#Person1#: Good. It is the place full of opportunities as well as competitions. When are you going to leave?
#Person2#: Tomorrow morning. The 8:45 train.
#Person1#: Then you'd better go back and get all of the things ready. By the way, have you got the ticket?
#Person2#: Not yet. I plan to buy it tomorrow when I get to the railway station.
#Person1#: Then you probably won't have a seat on the train. Shall I give you a ride? You know, I bought a car last month.
#Person2#: No, thanks. I can manage myself. Trust me. And there will be more things to handle by myself in the future.
#Person1#: Of course I trust you. Then is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: Yes, just cross your fingers for me.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# will go to Beijing to look for a job tomorrow morning. #Person1# is willing to give #Person2# a ride, but #Person2# refuses.
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train_4118
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#Person1#: I hate to look for an apartment again.
#Person2#: Me too. We've been looking for one for 3 months, but none of them has suited us.
#Person1#: Anyway, we have a 2 o'clock appointment to see the one on Main Street. I'm sure you will agree with me this time.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: Yes, the manager said it's an upstairs unit.
#Person2#: That's good. I don't want to live under people with loud feet.
#Person1#: And it's a corner unit.
#Person2#: That's great. We won't have neighbors on both sides of us.
#Person1#: No pets are allowed.
#Person2#: Perfect. We don't have to listen to dogs barking in the evenings.
#Person1#: And there are only 6 units in the whole building.
#Person2#: Sounds like there is no better place than this one in the world.
#Person1#: The rent is only $2,000 a month.
#Person2#: Perfect. I think we should rent it even without seeing it.
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#Person2# found no suitable apartment and #Person1# tells #Person2# there's an apartment which is an upstairs and a corner unit and no pets are allowed. #Person2# thinks it's perfect and should rent it.
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train_4119
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#Person1#: Have you heard what Fred did last night?
#Person2#: No. Not yet. What happened to him?
#Person1#: I guess he was a little drunk and he had a fight in the car with his girlfriend, while he got so mad at her that he drove his car straight into the front of a drug store.
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: I mean he drove inside. The front of the store was completely broken up. Actually I saw it just now as I walked by. It still parked inside the store next to the milk. There, some food all over the car. It's a terrible state.
#Person2#: I'm afraid Fred is in trouble. Where is he now?
#Person1#: I hear he's in the police station. It's lucky no one was hurt.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# that Fred was drunk and had a fight with his girlfriend, and then he drove straight into a drug store. Fortunately, no one was injured.
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train_4120
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#Person1#: Hi, you look excited. What happened?
#Person2#: It's a lucky day for me. I not only got a chance to see the CBA, but get the ticket of Disneyland. And the most important thing to me is that a singing contest will be held in our school soon. I plan to take part in it.
#Person1#: Great! You have a good voice. By the way, are they giving prizes? I remember last time you got a pocket radio in the English contest.
#Person2#: It is said an ipad mini will be given as a reward to the first prize winner.
#Person1#: So cool. I bet you can get the first prize. Good luck!
#Person2#: Thank you.
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#Person2# is lucky today and the most important thing is that #Person2# plans to take part in a singing contest, and #Person1# bets #Person2# can win.
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#Person1#: Hi, my name is Marcus. I was sent over to help fill in for someone in the shipping department. I'm not sure where to go.
#Person2#: That depends, you're probably supposed to report to either Mr. Johnson at the loading area, or Miss Hancock over in the goods house.
#Person1#: According to the paperwork, I have here. I'm supposed to report to Miss Hancock. Would you be able to direct me to where I can find her?
#Person2#: Sure, you need to go back out this door and then across the parking lot. The goods house is just behind it, it's a blue building.
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Marcus has to report to Miss Hancock according to the paperwork and #Person1# direct Marcus to find her.
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#Person1#: How was your dinner party?
#Person2#: I think it went pretty well. People really seemed to enjoy themselves.
#Person1#: That's nice.
#Person2#: But we shouldn't have invited my wife's boss again. We can never get him to leave.
#Person1#: Really? How late did he stay this time?
#Person2#: Until 2 o'clock in the morning. And we both had to get up early the next day.
#Person1#: Oh, he shouldn't have stayed so late. You should have asked him to leave earlier.
#Person2#: Well, it's pretty difficult to do that to my wife's boss.
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#Person2# thinks the party was good but they shouldn't have invited #Person2#'s wife's boss again because he stayed late.
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#Person1#: Good afternoon, sir. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, we need a room for the night. Have you got any rooms available?
#Person1#: Yes. What do you like a single room or a double room?
#Person2#: A double room.
#Person1#: How many nights would you like to stay?
#Person2#: We're only staying overnight. We'll check out tomorrow morning.How much is it?
#Person1#: It's $68 per night.
#Person2#: OK. Do you accept credit cards?
#Person1#: Yes, we do. Now your room number is 204. Here is the key.
#Person2#: Thank you.
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#Person1# serves #Person2# to book a double room for one night and #Person2# pays $68 with his credit card.
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#Person1#: Hi. How can we help you today?
#Person2#: Yeah, I'd like to get my hair cut a little.
#Person1#: Well, can we interest you in today's special?
#Person2#: Um... nah, nah.
#Person1#: We'll shampoo, cut and style your hair for one unbelievable low price of $9.99. Plus, we'll give you a clean shaved to help you relax.
#Person2#: I just want to get my hair cut. A little of the top and sides. That's all.
#Person1#: OK, here we go. Time for the shampoo. Just move back. So what do you do, sir?
#Person2#: I'm a lawyer, specializing in workplace accidents. I have an interview today. Hey, hey, you got shampoo in my eye!
#Person1#: Relax, sir, relax. I'm almost finished. Now, let me see, how does this thing work?
#Person2#: Look at all that hair on the floor! How much are you cutting off?
#Person1#: Don't worry, sir. OK, now let's dry your hair and put a little styling gel in it.
#Person2#: Hey, what happened to my hair? Are you even a licensed beautician? How in the world am I supposed to go to my job interview looking like this? I want to talk to the manager.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but he is on vacation.
#Person2#: Forget it. Forget it. Is there any place in this town that can give me a decent haircut and fix this damage?
#Person1#: Well, my brother works next door and he offers a complete package for...
#Person2#: I know. Forget I even asked.
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#Person2# wants to get his hair cut because as a lawyer, he has an interview today. He refuses #Person1#'s recommendation of today's special. Finally, #Person1# cut off too much and #Person2# feels so angry that he wants to find another place to have a decent haircut.
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#Person1#: Excuse me, but I'm not feeling too well. I think I'm going to throw up.
#Person2#: There's an airsickness bag behind the seat that's in front of you.
#Person1#: I must've missed it.
#Person2#: Is this your first time flying?
#Person1#: Yes. I'm going to San Francisco.
#Person2#: Oh, it's a beautiful city. I think you'll like it.
#Person1#: Hey, I'm feeling much better already.
#Person2#: Sometimes if you don't think about it, that sick feeling will go away on its own.
#Person1#: Thanks. By the way, my name is Mary.
#Person2#: I'm Frank. Nice to meet you.
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Mary doesn't feel well because it is her first time flying. Frank tells her there's an airsickness bag behind the seat.
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#Person1#: Hello! Is this Mr. Chang?
#Person2#: Yes. Who is speaking?
#Person1#: This is Kelly speaking. I am calling from London. How are you, Mr. Chang?
#Person2#: Oh, Kelly, I couldn't recognize your voice. Well, I'm fine.
#Person1#: Mr. Chang, I just want to tell you that we are leaving London for Beijing by flight CP 645 on Saturday morning. Could you meet us at the airport, please?
#Person2#: Excuse me, I couldn't quite hear you. This line is crossed. Can you speak louder, please?
#Person1#: I will say it again... Do you hear me now?
#Person2#: Much better. I will definitely go to the airport to meet you.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. Goodbye.
#Person2#: Goodbye.
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Kelly calls Mr. Chang to tell him the flight information and Mr. Chang will pick Kelly up at the airport.
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#Person1#: Thank your for calling World Airline. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I need to book a plane ticket to London.
#Person1#: Round-trip or one-way?
#Person2#: One-way.
#Person1#: What date would you like to fly?
#Person2#: Saturday, July 25.
#Person1#: How many people will be traveling?
#Person2#: Just one adult.
#Person1#: Which class?
#Person2#: Economy, please. Economy class is the cheapest, right?
#Person1#: Right. Ok, the fare is $ 700.
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#Person2# calls World Airline to book a plane ticket to London and #Person1# helps #Person2# to book.
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#Person1#: I find that you spend little on handset charge every month. Have you any trick?
#Person2#: It's simple. You can use call transfer.
#Person1#: Is it so simple?
#Person2#: Sure. You know, we spend most of our time at home or in the office every day, so I receive handset calls with the hand-free telephone, so I need pay little for receiving calls.
#Person1#: It's true.
#Person2#: Call transfer has many other advantages. When I am in places where network can't cover, such as the high building, I also use call transfer function, which transfers my calls to the hand-free telephone and I will not miss any call.
#Person1#: That's all?
#Person2#: In hospitals or on planes, handsets will interfere with some equip-ment, so we must close our handsets. If you set call transfer, the problem will be solved.
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#Person2# explains to #Person1# the reason why #Person2# spends little on handset charge and introduces the advantages of call transfer.
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#Person1#: Mary, come here. I've found the book our teacher recommended us to buy last week.
#Person2#: Really? How much is it? Oh, it's 42 yuan! How expensive!
#Person1#: You know, it is the best seller for this year. It has had its fifth impression since its publication early this year.
#Person2#: How come? I have never seen such a popular book before.
#Person1#: Wait a minute. I found there were two printings. The paperback books must be much cheaper.
#Person2#: You are right. Let's buy the cheaper one.
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#Person1# and Mary are buying books and they find the paperback books are much cheaper.
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#Person1#: Are you okay, man? You don't look very well.
#Person2#: Ugh, I feel terrible. I went out last night with Trevor, and things got a little out of hand.
#Person1#: Nice! So, where did you guys go?
#Person2#: We hit a couple of local bars, and met up with some friends. Everything was cool until Mike came along, and it turned out that it was his birthday yesterday!
#Person1#: Oh no! Mike's birthday is a drinkfest for sure!
#Person2#: Tell me about it! We drank everything in the bar!
#Person1#: Is that why you missed work today?
#Person2#: Yeah. I woke up this morning feeling really nauseous. I threw up like five times.
#Person1#: Www!
#Person2#: I was so dehydrated that I drank like a gallon of water, and my head has been pounding all day. I swear, I'm never gonna drink again!
#Person1#: Too bad man, tonight is Tracy's going away party and she asked if you were gonna go.
#Person2#: Oh, yeah. I'm there!
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#Person2# tells #Person1# that he went to the bar yesterday and found that it was Mike's birthday. #Person2# got drunk and missed the work.
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#Person1#: finally we're on board!
#Person2#: yes. It was so crowded. I'm worn-out. Let's find our seats.
#Person1#: are they window seats or aisle seats?
#Person2#: let me see. . . yes, one window seat and one aisle seat.
#Person1#: ok. But can I trade my seat with you? I prefer the one near the window. I'm a terrible flyer. I always get airsick and can never relax until after I've landed.
#Person2#: that's fine. I'd like to be on the aisle anyway. It's easier to get in and out.
#Person1#: thanks. Where shall we put our luggage?
#Person2#: I think the smaller carry-on bag can go in the overhead compartment, and the others can go under the seat.
#Person1#: good idea.
#Person2#: don't forget to keep the seat belt on.
#Person1#: ok. Hope it's a pleasant trip.
#Person2#: yes!
#Person1#: and no hijackers.
#Person2#: oh, you have too wild of an imagination.
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#Person1# and #Person2# are on board. They find their seats and change the seats. Then they put their luggage on the overhead compartment.
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#Person1#: Welcome back! How was your vacation?
#Person2#: It was fantastic and nice, but I am glad to be back! Being a tourist can be really really tiring!
#Person1#: Where did you go for you vacation?
#Person2#: Because it's of the COVID-19, we got a really good package deal to Edinburgh, so we went there.
#Person1#: I've always wanted to go to the United Kingdom. Is Edinburgh in Scotland, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yeah, it's capital of Scotland.
#Person1#: Oh yes, I remember. The art festival is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the world! Did you go to see the festival?
#Person2#: That was the first thing we did. I have a few pictures. Do you want to see them?
#Person1#: Sure. What's this one a picture of?
#Person2#: Oh, that's a picture of me on our fourth day of travelling. I'm standing on the royal mile street, and there are people acting around me. It is in the centre of the city.
#Person1#: You don't look very happy in that picture.
#Person2#: No, by that time, I was sick of sightseeing and too many people. I had had enough of art galleries, cathedrals, fountains, statues, and palaces!
#Person1#: So what did you do?
#Person2#: We spent that afternoon walking around a second-hand market. We had a few coffees, watched a movie, and went for a swim in the pool at the hotel.
#Person1#: My travel agent always reminds me to plan a day of relaxing for every 3 days of sightseeing. Did you go to the Holyrood Palace?
#Person2#: Of course! You can't go to Edinburgh without going to their famous palace! I was surprised by how beautiful the palace is.
#Person1#: That's what everyone says! I can't wait to go for myself some day.
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#Person2# is telling #Person1# a vacation in Edinburgh #Person2# went. #Person2# says #Person2# enjoyed the beginning by giving details of the art festival and few pictures, but was sick of sightseeing and artworks by the fourth day. Then #Person2# went for different activities.
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#Person1#: How many credits are you taking this semester?
#Person2#: I have to have at least eighteen to keep my scholarships and grant. But so far, I only have fifteen.
#Person1#: What's the matter, are the classes you want full?
#Person2#: Yes. And now I'm down to either taking a class I'm not going to need or considering a double major.
#Person1#: If you were to take on a double major, what would be your first choice?
#Person2#: I think with International Business a language would be appropriate.
#Person1#: Have you even thought that far ahead? I mean what country would you like to do business with?
#Person2#: As a matter of fact, I would like to work in South America. So some Latin language like Spanish or Portuguese would work.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# has to take at least 18 credits this semester to keep the scholarship and grant, and is considering taking some Latin languages.
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#Person1#: Who did the stupid thing?
#Person2#: Maybe it was Dick.
#Person1#: I don't think so. Dick has been on the ball and he never does things like that.
#Person2#: Then it must be a naughty boy who did it.
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#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about who did the stupid thing.
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#Person1#: How are you doing, Andrew?
#Person2#: Not well. I'Ve been feeling pretty lonely lately.
#Person1#: But you have so many friends! How could you be lonely?
#Person2#: You know what they say'a friend to all is a friend to none'. I don't feel like I really know any of my friends. In fact, I should probably call them acquaintances, not friends.
#Person1#: What about me? I'm your friend.
#Person2#: I know you are, you are my girlfriend. I wish I had a guy friend to hang out with sometimes.
#Person1#: I know what you mean. I find it difficult to make new friends, too. It's not as easy as it was when we were young, is it?
#Person2#: Not at all.
#Person1#: I'Ve made a lot of new friends since I started learning English. Maybe you could join a club or take a class to make some new friends.
#Person2#: That's a good idea.
#Person1#: What kind of qualities do you look for in a friend?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. I guess I'd like to meet some people who have a positive attitude and want to have a good time.
#Person1#: People who play ultimate Frisbee have a positive attitude ; maybe you should join the ultimate Frisbee club.
#Person2#: That's a possibility. Thanks!
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Andrew tells #Person1# that he has been feeling very lonely lately because he wants to have a guy friend. #Person1# suggests that he should join the ultimate Frisbee club.
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#Person1#: Hello? Is that Mark?
#Person2#: How are you? I haven't heard from you in ages.
#Person1#: I've been overseas, So have you been busy lately?
#Person2#: Pretty busy. So are you back for good?
#Person1#: Yes, I was just wondering when you'd have time to go fishing.
#Person2#: Well, I'm not working on the weekend, so we could grab some beer, ice and our fishing rods, and head out to the river.
#Person1#: That sounds good. I've missed you my friend.
#Person2#: Same here.
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#Person1# and Mark haven't seen each other for ages and #Person1# invites Mark to go fishing on the weekend.
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#Person1#: I can't wait to go skiing tomorrow.
#Person2#: I know. It's going to be so much fun.
#Person1#: I always get excited the day before.
#Person2#: I used to be like that. But I go skiing so often that I don't get excited anymore.
#Person1#: I only go skiing twice a year, so it's a real treat for me.
#Person2#: That makes sense.
#Person1#: What things make you excited?
#Person2#: Whenever I go to Vegas, I get really excited.
#Person1#: Oh. . . that makes me excited too!
#Person2#: Looks like anything fun makes you excited.
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#Person1# is excited to go skiing tomorrow, while #Person2# feels excited when going to Vegas.
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#Person1#: Hey, Joe! Where have you been these past few days?
#Person2#: I'Ve been busy with a first aid course that I started about a week ago at the Red Cross.
#Person1#: Cool! I'Ve always wanted to do something like that! Have you learned anything useful?
#Person2#: For sure! I mean we'Ve learned how to apply pressure to stop bleeding, how to check for a pulse, and even how to apply CPR!
#Person1#: Have you treated any real emergencies?
#Person2#: Well, they took us along with some paramedics. There was this guy who fell off his motorcycle and suffered a concussion as well as a couple of compound fractures. His wounds were pretty serious so they had to rush him to the hospital. It was intense!
#Person1#: I can imagine! I tend to faint when I see blood, so I think I won't be taking up a course like that anytime soon!
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Joe tells #Person1# that he has been busy with a first aid course at the Red Cross and introduces the useful things he has learned.
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#Person1#: are you looking for a course?
#Person2#: yes, but I'm not sure which one to sign up for.
#Person1#: what kind of program are you looking for? Full-time or part-time?
#Person2#: I have to work during the day, so I want to find a part-time course that I can do in the evenings.
#Person1#: what kind of course are you looking for?
#Person2#: I need to improve my English.
#Person1#: do you want a one-to-one private tutor or a group class?
#Person2#: I think a one-to-one course will be too expensive for me, so a group class would be fine.
#Person1#: have you ever considered taking one of our online courses?
#Person2#: I think I prefer face-to-face instruction better.
#Person1#: that's fine. If you want, you can sign up for a pre-sessional interview.
#Person2#: what's that for?
#Person1#: one of our qualified teachers will interview you so that they can find a class that suits you best.
#Person2#: do you have a brochure about the course that I can take home to read?
#Person1#: sure. Here's a brochure about out English classes that meet in the evenings.
#Person2#: thanks. I'll read through it tonight and get back to you tomorrow to sign up for a course.
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#Person2# wants to have a part-time group online course and #Person1# asks #Person2# to sign up for a pre-sessional interview in order to find out which course #Person2# is qualified for.
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#Person1#: I see that there are Olympic mascots in your car.
#Person2#: Yes. I am very interested in the Olympic Games, and I'm especially excited about 2008 Beijing Olympics.
#Person1#: Me, too. I want to be a volunteer for 2008 Beijing Olympics.
#Person2#: That's cool. Care for a little quiz on that?
#Person1#: No problem. I'm an'Olympic expert'.
#Person2#: Wow, you've talked the talk. Now it's time to walk the walk. Here we go. First, can you tell me something about the ancient Olympics?
#Person1#: The ancient Olympics originated in ancient Greece.
#Person2#: Good. Why do people name it Olympics?
#Person1#: They name it after the place where it was first held.
#Person2#: Who started the modern Olympics?
#Person1#: This question is a piece of cake. A Frenchman named Baron de Coubertin.
#Person2#: What did people call him?
#Person1#: Of course he was called'the father of the Olympics'.
#Person2#: What did he do for restoring the Olympics?
#Person1#: He once made a speech on the ' Renaissance of the Olympics'.
#Person2#: Well, that's for all. Excellent!
#Person1#: I've told you I'm an expert.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# is an 'Olympic expert' and wants to be a volunteer for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. #Person2# asks #Person1# several questions about the Olympic Games.
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#Person1#: You don't look very well.
#Person2#: I'm not feeling too well. I've caught a cold.
#Person1#: Is it because of the bad weather? It's been really miserable for the past tew days.
#Person2#: Hasn't it! It's been cold and windy recently. Do you like the weather here?
#Person1#: Not really, but I've got used to it now.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm going for a trip to New York this autumn. What's the weather like in New York?
#Person1#: Not quite good. It's windy and dry. We have got continental climate there. It's dry all the year round. Usually autumn is the best season of the year In New York.
#Person2#: Is it cold in autumn there? Should I take any warm clothes with me?
#Person1#: No, it isn't very cold at that time. You'll only need some light wool clothing with somejackets and shirts.
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#Person2# has caught a cold because of the bad weather. #Person1# suggests that #Person2# should bring some light wool clothing with some jackets and shirts when going to New York.
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#Person1#: I'd like to reserve a room.
#Person2#: Which date would that be?
#Person1#: For the night of April 18th, for one night.
#Person2#: I'm afraid our hotel is fully booked on that night. Is it possible for you to change your reservation date?
#Person1#: No, I'm afraid not.
#Person2#: We might have cancellations. Could you call us again some other day?
#Person1#: Sure, but if you do have any cancellations, could you let me know as soon as possible?
#Person2#: I'm very sorry, sir, but we are unable to do that. We would appreciate it very much if you could call us instead.
#Person1#: OK, thanks.
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#Person1# wants to reserve a room but #Person2# tells #Person1# that their hotel is fully booked.
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train_4143
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#Person1#: How much do you pay wholesale for your products?
#Person2#: We have a few different wholesale vendors, so our cost varies a bit over the fiscal year. But the difference is miniscule, a fluctuation of about 0. 2 %.
#Person1#: That must impact your bottom line at least a little bit, doesn't it? After all, your sticker price is pretty much set in stone. How much do they go for retail?
#Person2#: Retail price is 29. 95 per unit. We take into consideration changes in supply cost when figuring this price.
#Person1#: Is that including tax?
#Person2#: No, that's the price before tax. The tax rate is varies from different marketing areas, so it is difficult for us to figure in.
#Person1#: How much is your profit margin then?
#Person2#: Our profit margin is in the neighborhood of 20 %.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# how much they pay wholesale for the products and the profit margin.
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#Person1#: What sort of salary did you get at your previous job?
#Person2#: Well, I got $ 3, 000 per month.
#Person1#: I see. I am sure we can offer you $ 3, 500 at the beginning. Would that be satisfactory?
#Person2#: Yes, I think so. That would be more than I have wished.
#Person1#: Good. We also have health insurance, bonus and paid vacation. When can you begin to work?
#Person2#: What about early next week?
#Person1#: Good. Please come in on Monday. Working hours are from eight to four-thirty. Lunch is fifty-five minutes.
#Person2#: Yes, sir.
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#Person1# is interviewing #Person2# and they talk about the salary. #Person2# will come to work on Monday.
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#Person1#: I'd like to make a reservation to Rome.
#Person2#: When are you planning to go?
#Person1#: I'm supposed to be in Rome on the morning of the fourteenth, but I'd rather get there on the evening of the thirteenth.
#Person2#: What time would you like to leave?
#Person1#: Late in the afternoon, after work.
#Person2#: We have a flight at four thirty.
#Person1#: That's too early. I don't get out of work until five. Do you have a later flight?
#Person2#: The next flight is at five fifteen and there's another at six thirty.
#Person1#: I'd better take the six thirty. It takes quite a while to get to the airport.
#Person2#: Yes, we have a seat available on that flight on the thirteenth.
#Person1#: Oh, good. What time does the flight get to Rome?
#Person2#: The flight only takes an hour and a half. It arrives at eight o'clock.
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#Person2# is helping #Person1# reserve a flight to Rome on the date of thirteenth at six thirty o'clock and arriving at eight o'clock.
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train_4146
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#Person1#: It's my first visit to Prague, I'll be here for three days for a conference, then I have a day on my own to do some sightseeing before I head back home. What do you suggest I see when I'm here?
#Person2#: There are many interesting places you should be sure to see. One problem is transportation, however. Because the city is very old, the roads are narrow and congested. If you only have three or four days to visit, you don't want to spend them waiting in traffic in a cab. I suggest you take the subway.
#Person1#: The subway? But is there a subway station next to my hotel? I have to go between the conference center and the hotel several times a day. . .
#Person2#: No worries, there's a subway station at the conference center itself, and a shuttle from your hotel to the conference center that takes only 5 minutes. When you do your personal sightseeing, you can first take the shuttle to the conference center, then hop on the metro.
#Person1#: Is it expensive to ride on the underground?
#Person2#: You can get a daily pass that will allow you to travel unlimited for the whole day for about 6 dollars. Otherwise, you can pay by trip, which is about 50 cents to 2 dollars each trip, depending on how far you go.
#Person1#: Is it easy to get lost?
#Person2#: No, no. . . . it's very hard to get lost. There are two lines, one that goes in a circle, the other that is straight. If you get lost, there are always subway attendants that can help you find your way.
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It is #Person1#'s first visit to Prague. #Person2# states a transportation problem within the city before giving advice to #Person1# in several interesting places, and gives a guide of taking the subway in the city, as well as suggests a daily pass for subway taking.
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train_4147
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#Person1#: There's a problem with my credit card.
#Person2#: Tell me what the problem is.
#Person1#: A charge came up on my bill that I didn't make.
#Person2#: What was the charge for?
#Person1#: The charge was for a $ 350 purse, but I did not buy it.
#Person2#: Are you sure that you didn't make that purchase?
#Person1#: I would know if I bought something that expensive.
#Person2#: I apologize. What day was this purchase made?
#Person1#: It was bought on November 12th at 3
#Person2#: All right, we'll do an investigation.
#Person1#: Until this investigation is finished, will I have to pay for the charge?
#Person2#: No, you don't. We'll take care of it.
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There's a problem with #Person1#'s credit card. #Person2# asks about the problem and promises to do an investigation.
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#Person1#: Is there a swimming pool in this hotel?
#Person2#: We don't have a full-sized swimming pool, but we do have individual swim stations.
#Person1#: What exactly does that mean?
#Person2#: Basically, a swim station is like a treadmill, except instead of running, you swim.
#Person1#: That sounds really neat. Is there an extra charge for these swim stations?
#Person2#: If you're a registered guest, you have free access to our swim stations.
#Person1#: Are the swim stations open 24 hours, like the rest of the gym?
#Person2#: To conserve electricity, the stations operate only from 7a. m. till 10.
#Person1#: I'll go down there as soon as I can!
#Person2#: I don't think you'll be disappointed. People really seem to like the swim stations.
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#Person2# introduces to #Person1# the individual swim stations in the hotel and the opening time.
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#Person1#: You know John?
#Person2#: Which John? Mr. Turnbow's son?
#Person1#: Yes. I'Ve read news about him in today's paper.
#Person2#: And he's bright and intelligent. I'm sure he can pass the university entrance exam.
#Person1#: I wish he could too.
#Person2#: How's your boy, Jack?
#Person1#: He's a bit tired, you know. It often takes him a couple of hours to brush up.
#Person2#: Poor boys! They work harder at school nowadays, don't they?
#Person1#: Good luck to them.
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#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about John who's bright and brilliant and #Person1#'s boy Jack.
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train_4150
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#Person1#: Good afternoon, CCL press. Jennisse speaking, How can I help you?
#Person2#: Good afternoon, I'm looking for Mr. Alert Li.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry. Mr. Li is in a meeting right now. Can I take a message?
#Person2#: Sure. This is Nigel Smith his personal banker. Could you ask him to return my call?
#Person1#: Nigel Smith. Does he have your number, Mr. Smith?
#Person2#: It's 2781703 1.
#Person1#: 2781703 1. Sure. I'll make sure he gets the message.
#Person2#: Thanks so much, bye.
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Nigel calls CCL press to look for Mr. Alert Li. Jennisse answers the call and asks Nigel to leave a message.
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train_4151
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#Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Can you recommend some popular tour?
#Person1#: How long is your journey?
#Person2#: Two weeks and I would like to go abroad.
#Person1#: The popular tour of the season is a 14 - days'sightseeing to Venice. Are you interested in that city?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. I will book the tour.
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#Person1# recommends a 14-day's sightseeing to Venice to #Person2# and #Person2# books the tour.
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train_4152
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#Person1#: Hello, Lincoln Bank. Kristy speaking, how may I help you today?
#Person2#: Hello, Kristy. Could I speak to the department that deals with credit card applications, please?
#Person1#: I can deal with that, Sir. Are you interested in our personal or corporate card?
#Person2#: The personal card, please. Is it possible to take care of this over the phone?
#Person1#: I'm sorry, Sir, but you will need to come in to your local branch to deal with the application procedure. Come in and fill out an application form and let us have a duplicate of your ID card. You'll also need a copy of your guarantor's and he or she will need to sign the form, too.
#Person2#: OK. . . and what deposit do I need? I mean, is there a minimum deposit?
#Person1#: You'll need to deposit 1, 500 RMB initially. There will also be some small additional charges for this service.
#Person2#: That's no problem. How long will the whole thing take? A week? 10 days?
#Person1#: It should all be sorted out within 5 working days after receipt of the required documents.
#Person2#: Right, I'll contact my guarantor now and we'll come in within the next couple of days. Thanks very much for your help. Goodbye.
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#Person2# calls Lincoln Bank to learn about the credit card. Kristy answers and tells #Person2# what he should do to open a personal card.
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train_4153
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#Person1#: Hello, Mary. How are you today? I heard you weren't well last week.
#Person2#: I'm much better now. Thank you.
#Person1#: What was the matter? Nothing serious I hope.
#Person2#: Oh, no. I had a bad cold and had to stay in bed for two days.
#Person1#: I'm glad you're better. Anyway, I hope it was the last cold of winter and not the first cold of summer. What about your friend, Ann? I hear she is ill, too.
#Person2#: She was ill. But she'll be all right now. I think she caught my cold.
#Person1#: Everybody seems to have one now. I expect it's the sudden change of weather. One day hot and the next day cold.
#Person2#: And very windy, too. That's why I'm wearing a sweater today. What do you think of it? Pretty, isn't it
#Person1#: It certainly is. It must cost a lot. Where did you find it?
#Person2#: Oh, I got it as a sale. It was quite cheap.
#Person1#: Really! Well, Mary, I must say, it suits you very well. What a pity we men can't wear beautiful sweaters!
#Person2#: Never mind. Let's go and buy one like it to send to your sister Linda in America.
#Person1#: That's very kind of you, Mary. I'm really thinking of sending her a present.
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Mary got a cold last week but feels better now. #Person1# thinks it is because of the sudden change of weather that many people get a cold. #Person1# likes the sweater of Mary and will go and buy one.
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train_4154
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#Person1#: Excuse me. I need to find out where the city center is.
#Person2#: Ah well, let me see ... You turn left and then go straight on.
#Person1#: Ah left, thank you. Er ... I wonder if you could tell me whether there's a museum somewhere in the city.
#Person2#: Well, it's further down the city center. You go across the bridge and it's on the other side of the river.
#Person1#: I see. Could you tell me a bit more about it?
#Person2#: I'm not really sure. I've never been there myself. I think it's quite interesting.
#Person1#: Worth visiting, you think?
#Person2#: Well, it's one of the tourist attractions of the city.
#Person1#: I see. Thank you very much.
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#Person2# is showing #Person1# the way to the city center but actually #Person2#'s never been there.
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train_4155
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#Person1#: Why don't you try to leave your office at 6:15? And I'll pick you up at 6:30.
#Person2#: That maybe a little late if we want to be sure of getting good seats I think I'd rather leave here at 6:00
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#Person1# will pick #Person2# up after work.
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train_4156
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#Person1#: Hello, may I speak to Mr. Brown?
#Person2#: I am sorry, he is out for lunch. Would you like to leave a message?
#Person1#: Err, what time do you expect him back?
#Person2#: Say, in half an hour.
#Person1#: Thank you, I'll try back later.
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#Person1# calls Mr. Brown but #Person2# says Mr. Brown is out for lunch and asks #Person1# to leave a message.
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train_4157
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#Person1#: So what happened, madam?
#Person2#: Well, I saw this old man. He was kind of holding his bag like this. He just left the bank and I was still queuing up to collect my money, but I was near the door. Now this young man came running past him and tried to get the bag.
#Person1#: And they both fell down?
#Person2#: Yeah, and the young man ran away, and the poor old man fell on the sidewalk, still holding his bag tightly. And we managed to help him up. Now can I go back in to collect my money?
#Person1#: Would you mind coming with us, madam? We need more information.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# that the young man tried to get the bag of the old man when the old man fell down.
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train_4158
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#Person1#: Good morning, madam.
#Person2#: Good morning. I wonder if you can help. I've lost my coat.
#Person1#: Where did you lose it, madam?
#Person2#: Er... I left it on a bus yesterday morning.
#Person1#: Can you describe it? Is it a raincoat?
#Person2#: No. It's a long white overcoat. It's got a belt, and one of those thick furry collars that keep your ears warm. It's a very nice coat, actually.
#Person1#: Hmm. I'm afraid we haven't got anything like that, madam. Sorry. But, may I have your name and your telephone number? We'll contact you as soon as we've got it.
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#Person2# turns to #Person1# for help because she lost her coat. #Person1# asks for her contact.
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