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train_4159
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#Person1#: Let's try that song again. You played it well, but try to play the second part a little faster this time.
#Person2#: Ugh. I already played it three times! My hands are too cold to play well.
#Person1#: OK, let's try another song. Play the short, slow piece that you like so much, the one that sounds like guitar music. That should warm up your hands!
#Person2#: Oh, that one is easy! I played it four times this morning. It's my favorite.
#Person1#: Good! You will be a great piano player one day if you keep playing the songs that you enjoy!
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#Person1# instructs #Person2# how to play the song but #Person2# thinks that one is too hard. So they change to another song.
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#Person1#: I find it really hard to express myself in class. I have lots of ideas, but they never seem to come out of my mouth.
#Person2#: Let me give you a little advice. You know what the topics are, so prepare what you would like to say ahead of time.
#Person1#: I often do like that, but I'm worried about the responses from other people.
#Person2#: You have to be realistic. Not everyone is going to agree with you, but people will respect your opinion and they will respect the fact that you have contributed something to the discussion.
#Person1#: I'm worried that what I say will not make sense.
#Person2#: We could chat about the topic before class. I could check that what you want to say is logical and it would also give you a chance to practice speaking.
#Person1#: That's a good idea. What should I do if I have two minds about a topic?
#Person2#: That's easy. Express possibilities. People will think that you are pretty smart to look at the topic from more than one angle.
#Person1#: I didn't realize that speaking in class could be so easy.
#Person2#: The most difficult thing is to predict what other people will say. They will reply to your statements. but you can't be sure how.
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#Person1# finds it hard to express in class and #Person2# gives #Person1# some advice on how to prepare the topics as chatting about the topic before the class and expressing different possibilities of the topic.
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#Person1#: Jane, do you have a pen pal?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. Her name is Alice.
#Person1#: Where is she?
#Person2#: In England. But we don't often write to each other because neither of us has much time. We both have a lot of work to do.
#Person1#: Do you know what your pen pal's hobbies are?
#Person2#: Yes. She enjoys listening to music. Among school subjects, she likes math best.
#Person1#: Are you going to write to her soon?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. I'm pretty busy. But I'll write to her when I have time.
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Jane has a pen pal called Alice, who is in England. Jane tells #Person1# about Alice's hobbies.
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train_4162
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#Person1#: why are you in such a good mood today?
#Person2#: well, yesterday, I decided to face my fear of heights.
#Person1#: I didn't know you were scared of heights! Was it really bad?
#Person2#: let me put it this way. I've never seen a porfessional soprts game in a stadium because I could never get myself to walk to the top of the stairs to sit down.
#Person1#: so what did you do about it yesterday?
#Person2#: I went sky-diving!
#Person1#: you're kidding me! that sounds really scary!
#Person2#: It was scary, but it felt great, too.
#Person1#: weren't you scared?
#Person2#: of course I was scared. But I had an instrustor that went with me and that helped.
#Person1#: so have you cured your fear of heights?
#Person2#: I think so. After I jumped out of the plane, I realized that I should just enjoy life. Worrying about it or not doing things out of fear is just plain silly.
#Person1#: I'm impressed.
#Person2#: are you scared of anything?
#Person1#: well, sometimes I get scared when I'm in my apartment all by myself.
#Person2#: what do you think is going to happen?
#Person1#: I always worry that the door is unlocked or that a window is open and that a stranger will come in and steal my things.
#Person2#: it sounds like you just need to be more careful.
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#Person2# is in a good mood and tells #Person1# that #Person2# decided to face the fear of heights yesterday. #Person2# went sky-driving yesterday. #Person1# also talks about what scares #Person1#.
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train_4163
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#Person1#: Let me see. How much should I pay for you?
#Person2#: Don't think about it!
#Person1#: No, this will not do. Let me see.
#Person2#: You pay for the taxi and dinner, then to even things up.
#Person1#: Good ideas.
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#Person2# asks #Person1# to pay for the taxi and dinner so as to even things up.
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train_4164
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#Person1#: Hello sir, how may I help you?
#Person2#: I would like to buy some flowers, please. Something really nice.
#Person1#: I see, may I ask what the occasion is?
#Person2#: It's not really an occasion, it's more like I'm sorry.
#Person1#: Very well. This arrangement here is very popular among regretful husbands and boyfriends. It has a dozen long stem red roses with a couple of sunflowers and a single orchid that stands out. It includes a small teddy bear to achieve the effect of immediate forgiveness.
#Person2#: I think I'm gonna need more than just a dozen red roses and a bear. What else do you recommend?
#Person1#: Mmm, well this is our I'm sorry I cheated on you package. Two dozen red roses lined with tulips, carnations and lilies. The fragrance and beauty of this flower arrangement is sure to make her forgive you.
#Person2#: I don't think that's gonna cut it. I need something bigger and better!
#Person1#: I'm sorry sir but, what exactly did you do?
#Person2#: Well, I may have accidentally insinuated that she is getting chubbier.
#Person1#: Get out of my store,you jerk!
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#Person2# wants to buy flowers to apologize and #Person1# recommends several choices. But when knowing the reasons that #Person2# has accidentally insinuated that his girlfriend is getting chubbier, #Person1# doesn't want to sell him the flowers.
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train_4165
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#Person1#: I want to buy some running shoes. Maybe New Balance.
#Person2#: Why do you need running shoes? You aren't a runner.
#Person1#: But I exercise at the club. And I use the stepping machine. So I need good running shoes.
#Person2#: That's not the same. Maybe you want to buy running-shoe-style shoes, but not real running shoes.
#Person1#: What's the difference?
#Person2#: There isn't much difference. But there is some difference. For one thing, real running shoes are much more expensive. They have very lightweight materials. They're designed for serious runner
#Person1#: And what are running-shoe-style shoes?
#Person2#: They look like running shoes. They have the same shape. And you can use them for running too. But they're not so serious. They aren't designed for serious runners. You can use them for exerci
#Person1#: But they aren't as light, right?
#Person2#: That's right. If you want a really lightweight shoe, you should buy a high-quality running shoe.
#Person1#: That's what I want. For exercising at the club. I can even spend 100 dollars on them. I don't care.
#Person2#: But it's a waste of money. You won't really run in them! You don't need such a shoe to use exercise machines. It's just a waste of money.
#Person1#: My sister has New Balance running shoes. I want shoes just like hers. I don't care if they're expensive. And they look cool too.
#Person2#: Well, do what you like. There are different kinds of New Balance shoes though. You don't have to buy the most expensive.
#Person1#: I want the best. My sister said good shoes are very important. For support. They support your feet.
#Person2#: Your sister is a fitness expert, huh?
#Person1#: No, but she exercises more than me.
#Person2#: I really think you are stubborn about some things. But here. Let's look at the New Balance shoes.
#Person1#: Here it is. This is what my sister has.
#Person2#: Yes, that's it. That's their top model.
#Person1#: I wonder if they have my size.
#Person2#: Well, we can wait for the assistant to help us, or we can look through the boxes down here. What is your size?
#Person1#: Here in America, it's six.
#Person2#: Well, here you are. Size six. Woman's. 137 dollars. Wow, what a waste of money!
#Person1#: It's none of your business. Let me try them on.
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#Person1# wants to buy some running shoes and #Person2# tells #Person1# the difference between running shoes and running-shoe-style shoes. Then #Person1# thinks #Person1# needs a pair of high-quality lightweight shoes and wants the best shoes because #Person1#'s sister has a pair of cool shoes. #Person2# thinks that is a waste of money.
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#Person1#: I'm planning to buy a bicycle. As you are quite a cycling enthusiast, I wish you might give me some advice.
#Person2#: With pleasure, chap. But before I start, I need to know what you want a bike for?
#Person1#: My purposes are two-fold. On the one hand, I've grown bored of commuting on suffocating buses every day and decided to ride to work. On the other hand, bicycling is a sport, and I intend to build up my body through constantly taking a ride over the weekends.
#Person2#: Cycling during weekends? Do you me riding on the mountainous countryside orjust the neighboring towns?
#Person1#: Does that make any difference?
#Person2#: Can't be greater. If you ride on bumpy, hilly roads, a mountain bike is what you need. But if you just ride comfortably along the city lanes, you might choose a road bike.
#Person1#: Are they designed differently?
#Person2#: A road bike features skinny tires and a light-weight frame. Its riding position puts you bent over the handlebars. It's not particularly beefy in construction, and generally, it won't stand up well under heavy loads or on really rough surfaces. In contrast, mountain bikes have wide tires and a stout frame. You sit higher on them and don't have to hunched over.
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#Person1# is planning to buy a bicycle and asks #Person2# for some advice. #Person2# asks the reasons and explains the difference between a mountain bike and a road bike.
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train_4167
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#Person1#: I lost my dog. Can you help me look for him?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. When was the last time you saw him?
#Person1#: I tide him up right here as I went to grab some coffee. When I came back outside, he was gone.
#Person2#: OK, what does he look like?
#Person1#: He's white with black spots He's around 40 pounds and has short hair. His name is Milo and he always comes when he's called.
#Person2#: I'll take the streets going to the right and you take the streets going to the left. Meet me back in front of the coffee shop in 10 minutes. If we don't find him, we can take my car to look farther out.
#Person1#: Do you think I should call the police?
#Person2#: I doubt if they'll have time to help, but I don't think will need them. Look over there in that Park 2 blocks down.
#Person1#: It's Milo! Quick! Let's run over there!
#Person2#: Let's go.
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#Person1# lost the dog and describes to #Person2# what it looks like. #Person2# helps to look for the dog.
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train_4168
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#Person1#: That was a cool exhibition!
#Person2#: I knew you'd like it. I believe it will help us with our school cloth project. I got lots of ideas now.
#Person1#: I was really interested in the designer wear section. It's totally special.
#Person2#: Yes, it'd be great to wear something so special. But what impressed me most was the part that showed you how to recycle clothes.
#Person1#: Yeah, but I can't see myself wearing any of my dad's old things just now. I didn't expect the show to be so interesting.
#Person2#: I enjoyed seeing the live models, though I'm not sure whether it lived up to my expectations.
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#Person1# and #Person2# like the exhibition very much. #Person1# was interested in the designer wear section and #Person2# was impressed by the recycling clothes part.
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train_4169
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#Person1#: Of course I'll pick you up Kevin. You're my favorite cousin. Great. I'll see you at 3:00 o'clock. Have a great trip. Bye. Hello?
#Person2#: Claudia, it's professor Albby.
#Person1#: Oh, hi, Professor Albby. How are you?
#Person2#: Fine, thanks. Miss Leska is sick today. She has a class from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Can you teach her class?
#Person1#: Oh, sorry. My cousin is visiting this week from Seattle and he arrives today at 3:00.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. Gee. I don't know what to do.
#Person1#: Well, wait. Listen, my roommate Terra can go to the bus station and meet my cousin. Miss Leska always helps me.
#Person2#: That's great. Thanks a lot. See you at 1:30.
#Person1#: Bye.
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Claudia answers the call from Professor Albby. She will teach the class of Miss Leska and Claudia's roommate Terra will pick up her cousin.
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train_4170
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#Person1#: Oh, I'm terribly sorry, sir. I didn't see you stop.
#Person2#: Well, that was probably because you were talking on your mobile phone.
#Person1#: Sir, I, ah, don't know what you're talking about. I was just looking out the window.
#Person2#: Young lady, I saw you in my mirror. You had the phone up to your ear the whole time.
#Person1#: No, I was just doing my hair.
#Person2#: Listen, I'm not stupid, OK? When the police get here, they're going to check your phone and see that you made a call at the time of the accident. You're in big trouble.
#Person1#: No, please don't call them. My father will kill me. Look, here's my insurance card. They'll pay for the damage to your car.
#Person2#: They are already on their way. Next time maybe you'll think twice about answering a call when you're on the road.
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#Person1# and #Person2# had a traffic accident. #Person2# blames #Person1# for answering a call on the road and calls the police to deal with the traffic accident.
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train_4171
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#Person1#: Hello, Mike. I hear you were doing some part time work.
#Person2#: Yes, I am working 4 nights a week at a restaurant.
#Person1#: What are you doing there?
#Person2#: Doing some dishwashing in dusting tables.
#Person1#: Do they give you decent wages.
#Person2#: Not too bad.
#Person1#: Well, I've been accepted for a part time job in a library. I will be working there only on weekends.
#Person2#: Really? That's good. So you'll be earning some extra money, too.
#Person1#: Yeah, I don't want to ask my parents for spending money anymore. Well, may I ask a personal question?
#Person2#: It depends. What do you want to know.
#Person1#: What do you do with the money you earn?
#Person2#: Well, I spend some of it on books and movies, and I also save some for short trips.
#Person1#: Good idea. What I want to get is a sports bicycle.
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Mike tells #Person1# that he is doing some dishwashing in dusting tables as a part-time job because he doesn't want to ask his parents for money anymore.
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#Person1#: Hello. May I speak to Jerry, please?
#Person2#: Sorry, but he is out for lunch right now.
#Person1#: I see. Can you give me some idea how long he'll be back?
#Person2#: I think he will be back around 2:00. If you like, please leave your name and phone number, I'll have him call you as soon as he comes back.
#Person1#: That's nice. My name is Steven, my phone number is 6789777. Okay, I'll be waiting for his call. Thank you and bye!
#Person2#: My pleasure, bye!
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Steven wants to speak to Jerry but he's out for lunch. #Person2#'ll have Jerry call Steven.
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train_4173
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#Person1#: Mr. Crandall, I ' m sorry, but I really don ' t see the value in doing this entire project over from scratch. It would take a lot of work.
#Person2#: That ' s certainly true. But, that ' s what this job is all about, Maria. There's no doubt that this project is unacceptable.
#Person1#: I agree. But I think that we can handle the problem by making a few major changes. I ' d appreciate it if you would give me a chance.
#Person2#: All right, Maria. I ' ll give you until tomorrow at 4:00 to produce a satisfactory piece of work, but otherwise, you ' ll have to re-do it.
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Maria asks Mr. Crandall to let her make major changes for the project. He agrees but if it doesn't work, Maria needs to re-do it.
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train_4174
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#Person1#: Bill, do you know if the cafeteria around the corner's open today?
#Person2#: Yes. They were open this morning when I came to work. They must've finished remodeling. Why do you want to know?
#Person1#: Well, I thought that maybe we could go there for lunch today. That is, if you haven't promised to go with someone else.
#Person2#: That'd be wonderful, Peter. But I hope you're in a better mood than you were this morning.
#Person1#: I'm sorry I was such a grouch. It must've been the weather. When it rains I get depressed.
#Person2#: Forget it. I'll see you at 11:30 am.
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Bill says the cafeteria is open. Peter invites him to have lunch there and apologizes for being a grouch this morning.
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train_4175
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#Person1#: Hello, I'd like to get a seat on flight PB12 to Rome.
#Person2#: Direct or non-direct?
#Person1#: Is there any discount for a non-direct flight?
#Person2#: Yes. Right now it's the slack season so we will give you ten percent off.
#Person1#: What if I buy around ticket? Can you offer me some more?
#Person2#: Sure. you can get a further discount at 5 %.
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#Person2# helps #Person1# buy an air ticket to Rome and offers different choices of discounts.
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#Person1#: Can I get some medicine to help me?
#Person2#: For your high blood pressure, we have several choices of medications.
#Person1#: What types of drugs can I try?
#Person2#: Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that helps you with water retention.
#Person1#: What about side effects from that medication?
#Person2#: Most people have no side effects. You will have to make sure that you drink plenty of liquids with this medication.
#Person1#: Do I only need to take that one drug?
#Person2#: I am going to add a second drug for now, Lisinopril, which is an ACE inhibitor.
#Person1#: What can I expect when I take that medication?
#Person2#: You will feel much better except for the fact that you might have a little cough.
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For #Person1#'s high blood pressure, #Person2# advises #Person1# to have Hydrochlorothiazide and Lisinopril. #Person2# also tells #Person1# when to take the medication.
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train_4177
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#Person1#: Ah! It hurts. Don't touch it.
#Person2#: What part hurts?
#Person1#: The shoulder.
#Person2#: Well, maybe you broke it. But what I'm worried about is this cut.
#Person1#: It's not a cut. It's a gash! It's bigger than a cut! Ah! I need a doctor.
#Person2#: C'mon. Just don't move.
#Person1#: I'm bleeding too much.
#Person2#: We don't have a decent First Aid Kit, do we?
#Person1#: Yes. My bike has one under the seat. Get it, quick!
#Person2#: There's some tape, iodine, and cloth bandages. I don't think the cloth bandages can stop the bleeding. What we need is a tourniquet.
#Person1#: Wrap a few loops of the bandages around my upper arm, then twist. That will work as a tourniquet. After that, you can cut more of the bandages to cover the wound.
#Person2#: Good plan. Let me put some iodine on the cut.
#Person1#: No, forget that! Do the tourniquet first. I'm losing too much blood.
#Person2#: Alright, alright. How did you cut this so bad?
#Person1#: I ran it against that fence pole as I crashed. What do you think? Damn, it hurts!
#Person2#: We'll have to get you to a hospital. I can ride you on the back of my bike.
#Person1#: I'm lucky I wasn't killed. I must have been going around forty-five miles an hour. There was too much gravel on that corner. I slid out.
#Person2#: Yes, I almost slid too. Alright. This tourniquet is tight. How does it feel?
#Person1#: Make it tighter. I want the blood stopped. Then wrap some bandages around the cut. Then we can go. Ouch! I hope I can walk.
#Person2#: Alright, I'm twisting it around. You tell me when to stop.
#Person1#: There. Stop!
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#Person1# ran against the fence pole and crashed so #Person1#'s bleeding a lot. #Person2# helps make a tourniquet using the cloth bandages in the First Aid Kit and #Person1# wants it tighter to stop the blood. #Person2#'ll get #Person1# to a hospital.
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#Person1#: Can you tell me what the date and time of our field trip is?
#Person2#: We are leaving on our science field trip at 8 a. m. next Monday. Do you have something to write that down on?
#Person1#: Yes, I can write that on my calendar.
#Person2#: That will be on the second of December. Be there half an hour early to get your bags on the bus. Do you understand?
#Person1#: Yes, I understand.
#Person2#: The bus will bring you back 6 days later on December 8th. Is someone coming to get you?
#Person1#: No, I don't have a ride yet.
#Person2#: We will be leaving the campground at 5 in the evening and arrive at our campus at 8 p. m. Any more questions.
#Person1#: How much will the trip cost?
#Person2#: I put all of that information in the packet. I'll give you another copy if you need one. See you on Monday!
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#Person2# tells #Person1# they're leaving on the science field trip next Monday and coming back 6 days later. #Person2# also tells #Person1# the schedule and the cost of the trip.
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#Person1#: Have you seen that house?
#Person2#: Yes, it looks interesting.
#Person1#: You're right. I love it very much.
#Person2#: It must be old.
#Person1#: At least more than 100 years old.
#Person2#: Let's enter it!
#Person1#: I can't open the door.
#Person2#: It must be locked.
#Person1#: Let me ask the old woman in that reception office.
#Person2#: She can't answer you.
#Person1#: She must be deaf.
#Person2#: It must be a haunted house. Are you frightened?
#Person1#: Frightened? You must be joking.
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#Person1# and #Person2# are interested in an old house but they can't open the door, #Person2# thinks #Person1#'s frightened.
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#Person1#: Sam, we are hard up for the everyday expenses. When can you find a job.
#Person2#: I'm looking for it, but you see, the market shard for jobs, too.
#Person1#: You liar, I saw you again in the inn. I bet you don't want to work at all.
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Sam says he's looking for a job but #Person1# thinks he's lying.
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#Person1#: Today is the old couple's golden wedding.
#Person2#: That must be a long love story.
#Person1#: Yeah. They promised to stick together forever when they were young.
#Person2#: They have made it. Will our love last 50 years?
#Person1#: I don't know.
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#Person1# and #Person2# talk about an old couple's golden wedding.
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#Person1#: Who's that tall guy over there?
#Person2#: Oh, that's George. He looks very drunk.
#Person1#: What's he like normally?
#Person2#: Oh, he's really reserved, normally. But, from what I hear, he's got lots of problems.
#Person1#: Really? What kind of problems?
#Person2#: Well, off the record, of course, but I hear that he's got terrible debts. He has his own company, and it's not going very well.
#Person1#: Really? Well, I hate to say this, but I'm not surprised.
#Person2#: Really? What makes you say that?
#Person1#: Well, he doesn't look very honest.
#Person2#: I know, that's the problem. He can't find any customers. It's a pity, really, because his products are very good. Oh, that reminds me. Did I tell you about my new laptop?
#Person1#: Oh, don't talk to me about laptops. Mine crashed on Friday and I lost everything. I hate them.
#Person2#: Oh, really?
#Person1#: Look, I need another drink. Do you want one?
#Person2#: Yes, I'll have another cocktail.
#Person1#: Vodka martini?
#Person2#: Absolutely.
#Person1#: I'll be back in a sec.
#Person2#: OK. I'll wait here for you.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# George's reserved but he's got terrible debts. #Person1#'s not surprised because #Person1# thinks George doesn't look honest. #Person2# and #Person1# then talk about their laptops. They'll have another drink.
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#Person1#: Hello, Friendship Restaurant. May I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to book a table tonight.
#Person1#: Yes, Sir. For how many people, please?
#Person2#: Eight.
#Person1#: What time?
#Person2#: Eight o'clock tonight, would you please set us in a private room?
#Person1#: So sorry, we're fully booked in that room. Would you like to make reservation some other time?
#Person2#: Maybe not, thank you all the same then.
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#Person1# helps #Person2# book a table and says sorry for no private room left.
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#Person1#: Do you like a package tour or to travel alone?
#Person2#: I prefer a package tour, and we don't have to worry about accommodation, meals or that sort of trivial demanding things.
#Person1#: I prefer travel alone. I'll have a lot of time lingering at one place.
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#Person2# prefers a package tour while #Person1# prefers to travel alone.
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#Person1#: Who is Cindy's husband?
#Person2#: Cindy's husband is Ron.
#Person1#: How many children do Cindy and Ron have?
#Person2#: They have two children-one son and one daughter-as well as one daughter-in-law and one son-in-law.
#Person1#: Do they have any grandchildren?
#Person2#: Yes, they have three grandchildren-one girl and two boys.
#Person1#: Does their daughters get along well with her in-laws?
#Person2#: Yes, she gets along with them quite well.
#Person1#: Do they have a large family?
#Person2#: Their family is very similar to Cindy and Ron's family.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# Cindy and Ron have two children and three grandchildren. Their daughter's family is similar to theirs'.
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#Person1#: Are you doing something on Saturday evening? If not, welcome to my new apartment.
#Person2#: You moved to a new place?
#Person1#: Yes, I have been busy emptying the packing boxes and cleaning up the mats. Right now, it looks like a home. I would like to have a small celebration party. Please do come.
#Person2#: Thank you for inviting me. Sounds lovely! I would like to come. Where is your new apartment?
#Person1#: It is in the DX community, Room 306, No. 2 building. It is very easy to find. Just ask the guard at the entrance.
#Person2#: Who else will come?
#Person1#: I invited all the colleagues in our department and also my former neighbor, Paul. He is a very good person. You should meet him.
#Person2#: Ok, I will be there around 6. Is that ok for you?
#Person1#: Yes, great. I am happy you are coming.
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#Person1# invites #Person2# to #Person1#'s new apartment which is in the DX community and #Person2# agrees. #Person1# also tells #Person1# who else will come.
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#Person1#: Oh, my god. How can you stand living in such a messy dorm?
#Person2#: Our place is spotlessly clean, compared with others.
#Person1#: Have you even tried to clean it once since you moved in at the beginning of the semester?
#Person2#: In fact, I just swept the floor three days ago.
#Person1#: I think we need to restart the dormitory sanitation inspection system.
#Person2#: I bet nobody will care about it.
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#Person1# thinks the dorm is messy but #Person2# thinks it's spotlessly clean.
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#Person1#: Could you tell me how to use the washer and dryer?
#Person2#: What do you need help with?
#Person1#: Do you know how to turn them on?
#Person2#: Do you have any change?
#Person1#: I need change for the machines?
#Person2#: You need to put 50 cents into the washer machine and a dollar into the dryer.
#Person1#: So what do I need to do?
#Person2#: The machines will turn on once you put the quarters into the slot.
#Person1#: That's really all I have to do?
#Person2#: That's everything.
#Person1#: Thanks for all your help.
#Person2#: I'm here if you need any more help.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# to put quarters into the washer machine and the dryer. Then the machines will turn on.
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train_4189
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#Person1#: when do most children start school in your country?
#Person2#: In America, most children start primary school at the age of five.
#Person1#: How much time do primary school students usually spend at school every day?
#Person2#: Kindergarten students usually only go to school for about four hours every day, but after that, they spend about eight hours in school every day.
#Person1#: do they have to go to school on Saturdays?
#Person2#: no, most children in America only go to school Monday through Friday.
#Person1#: how many subjects do they have to study?
#Person2#: In most schools, they study about nine subjects.
#Person1#: do students have to wear uniforms in schools in America?
#Person2#: some private schools require their students to wear uniforms, but public schools don't.
#Person1#: did you go to a public school or a private school?
#Person2#: I went to a private school for elementary school and university, but went to a public school for high school. What about you?
#Person1#: I went to a boarding school from nursery school to senior high school.
#Person2#: did you have to wear uniforms?
#Person1#: yes, they were horrible. We had to wear green every day!
#Person2#: at least you didn't waste time thinking about what you were going to wear every day!
#Person1#: that's true!
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#Person2# tells #Person1# American students start primary school since age 5 and spend eight hours in school from Monday to Friday, studying nine subjects. #Person1# went to a boarding school while #Person2# went to a private school for elementary school and university.
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train_4190
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#Person1#: What are you doing?
#Person2#: I'm just looking for a nice pillow on Ebay.
#Person1#: You are shopping for a pillow online? That's absurd!
#Person2#: Why? I don't have to leave the house or browse a dozen stores to find what I'm looking for. This way, I just search for it online quick and easy.
#Person1#: I see, but how do you pay for it? How do you know you aren't going to be ripped off by the seller?
#Person2#: Well, the website handles a point system where if the seller does something wrong, people comment negatively and then you know that he or she may not be trustworthy.
#Person1#: Wow, that sounds pretty safe. So how do you pay? Do you need a credit card?
#Person2#: You can use a credit card or your debit card. They also let you use the Paypal system which is really safe and fast. I have never had any problems with someone hacking my information or anything.
#Person1#: Do you think I can find a sweater for my dog online?
#Person2#: You can find anything! Are you sure you want to start shopping online though? Once you step into this world, there is no turning back!
#Person1#: Let's do it!
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#Person1# can't believe #Person2#'s shopping online but #Person2# tells #Person1# it's quick and easy because #Person2# doesn't need to go out but can refer to other customers' comments and pay by card. #Person1#'ll try.
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train_4191
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#Person1#: Good morning. I'm looking for a one-bedroom apartment downtown.
#Person2#: Certainly, sir. How much rent did you want to pay?
#Person1#: Well, I didn't want to pay more than $ 520 a month.
#Person2#: $ 520 a month? We don't often have apartments as inexpensive as that. We have one apartment for $ 599 a month, on Seventh Avenue. It's near the station.
#Person1#: Is it furnished?
#Person2#: No. it's unfurnished. It has a kitchen, but no oven. There's a garden in the back, but the tenants can't use it. The landlord lives downstairs. Friends are forbidden in the apartment after midnight. No noise and no television after 11
#Person1#: No, thank you! I want an apartment, not a prison.
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#Person1#'s looking for an apartment with a low budget. #Person2# recommends one apartment with many rules. #Person1# refuses.
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train_4192
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#Person1#: Welcome. How can we be of service today?
#Person2#: Hello. My aunt in the US has sent me $ 500. She sent it yesterday, using the standard service. It's my birthday today, you see.
#Person1#: Well, happy birthday. If it was sent yesterday using the usual service, it should be here already. You do have an account with us, right?
#Person2#: Yes. Here's my card. Do you need my ID?
#Person1#: Please. Just to double check all the details.
#Person2#: There you go.
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#Person2# asks for #Person1#'s help to check whether the $500 has arrived. #Person1#'ll double check the details.
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train_4193
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#Person1#: Good day! What can we do for you?
#Person2#: I'm considering buying a new car, the old one hasn't been running too well recently, and was wondering what kind of credit you can offer me.
#Person1#: Buying a new car is a big expense ; we understand that, so we have a variety of loans to suit your needs.
#Person2#: That's great. I'm looking to borrow quite a large sum, though.
#Person1#: With our Personal Automobile Consumer Loan, the borrower can borrow up to 80 % of the purchase price.
#Person2#: That's good news. The car I'm interested in is priced at 120, 000 RIB, but I think I can get a bit of discount on that. I can afford to put up around 40, 000 RMB myself.
#Person1#: That's great. You will need to make an initial down payment of 20 %, and then we can get going with this.
#Person2#: The funds are all ready to go in my personal account, so let's transfer it.
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#Person2# wants to buy a new car and #Person1# recommends a loan by which #Person2# just needs to make an initial down payment of 20%.
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train_4194
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#Person1#: We are through.
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: Why? Isn't it obvious? First you impose way too much on me, and I'm tired away. Second, you stood me up on the Valentine's Day.
#Person2#: I'm very sorry for that, but I sent you several messages to explain, my mom was seriously ill, and I had to look afer her.
#Person1#: But I ended up with finding out lady that night, that you were with other girl at cafe near your home.
#Person2#: That girl was my cousin.
#Person1#: You've got so many cousins. I called you later that night. But you didn't have the guts to answer the phone.
#Person2#: I didn't take my cellphone with me at that time.
#Person1#: I don't buy a story.
#Person2#: I know you don't hear me right know, please calm down. Anyway, I don't wanna part. I'll drop by tomorrow.
#Person1#: No, don't, I don't want to see you anymore. Don't ever call me again.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# they're through because #Person2# imposes way too much on #Person1# and stood #Person1# up to the Valentine's Day. #Person2# explains a lot but #Person1# doesn't believe in #Person2#.
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train_4195
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#Person1#: Ladies and gentlemen, our flight will be delayed for one hour due to the congestion of the airport.
#Person2#: Excuse me, Miss. What did the announcement say?
#Person1#: We'll be delayed for one hour, because the airport is very crowded.
#Person2#: No kidding! We'll miss the connecting flight.
#Person1#: Oh, will you? That's too bad. We're very sorry to cause you a lot of trouble.
#Person2#: I really have to get to Paris by this evening. Would you please try to find any other available flight?
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#Person1# announces the plane is delayed due to airport congestion. #Person1#'ll miss the connecting flight and asks for other available flights.
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train_4196
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#Person1#: Excuse me, how many sightseeing spots are there in the park?
#Person2#: There are about 20 main spots and some other small spots.
#Person1#: Do I have to buy extra ticket if I want to visit the main spots?
#Person2#: Yes, some of the spots charges separately.
#Person1#: Well, do you have through tickets?
#Person2#: Yes, sir, it's $ 20.
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#Person2# says there're main and small sightseeing spots and #Person1# asks for through tickets.
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train_4197
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#Person1#: So people can go and root for their old school team?
#Person2#: Yep. And relive those good old high school days.
#Person1#: You don't sound too excited about going to your reunion.
#Person2#: I'm not. I get a stomachache just thinking about it.
#Person1#: Are you nervous about meeting up with your ex, Femi?
#Person2#: Ouch, that hurts, did you have to mention her name?
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#Person1# finds #Person2# doesn't sound excited and guesses it's because of #Person2# ex, Femi.
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train_4198
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#Person1#: Hello. My name's Linda Brown. What can I do for you today?
#Person2#: Hi. I'm Tom Peterson. I'm looking for a one-bedroom apartment.
#Person1#: Certainly. First, I would like to ask you some questions to identify your needs before I show you what we have.
#Person2#: That's fine.
#Person1#: What price range are you interested in?
#Person2#: Well, between $ 350-400 a month.
#Person1#: Okay. Do you have a special location in mind?
#Person2#: I'd like to live somewhere near the university, or at least on a bus line.
#Person1#: When would you like to move in?
#Person2#: As soon as possible.
#Person1#: How about the end of this month?
#Person2#: Fine.
#Person1#: Are there any special features that you would like to have, such as, a dishwasher, a balcony, a swimming pool, central air conditionining, etc. ?
#Person2#: I would like to have a dishwasher and central air conditioning.
#Person1#: Okay. Here are the photos of the apartments that fit your preferences.
#Person2#: Thank you. This one looks nice. Is it near the university?
#Person1#: Yes. It's only 5 minutes walk from the campus.
#Person2#: That's good. I'd like to see it.
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Tom tells Linda he's looking for a one-bedroom apartment and Linda asks Tom some questions to identify his needs. Tom answers and Linda shows photos of an apartment. Tom's satisfied and will see it.
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train_4199
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#Person1#: Which service offered by your bank do you use most?
#Person2#: I use several services. Of course, I deposit and withdraw money quite often. I often use my ATM card to take money out of my current account. I use my bank to exchange money from one currency to another. I often travel abroad, you see.
#Person1#: Do you ever ask you bank for traveller's cheques? They are much safer than carrying lots of cash around.
#Person2#: I sometimes use traveller's cheques, but sometimes I travel to countries where they are hard to exchange for cash.
#Person1#: Do you use your bank to pay your utility bills? I use direct debit.
#Person2#: Yes, I do. It save me a lot of time. I also have standing orders for my subscriptions to magazines.
#Person1#: That's good idea. You don't need to worry about missing an issue of a magazine if you do that. I suppose you have a mortgage too.
#Person2#: Yes. My bank offers very good terms and conditions on mortgage. There's a lot of competition between banks nowadays. Each one is trying to offer better conditions and services than the others.
#Person1#: I have a deposit account with my bank. There are some restrictions on withdrawing money, but the interest rate is much higher.
#Person2#: I don't have one. I prefer to buy shares. My bank also provides a share trading service. It's cheap and easy to use.
#Person1#: That's great. But I prefer to put my money somewhere where the returns are more certain.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# often deposit and withdraw money in the bank. #Person2# sometimes uses traveller's cheques and has a mortgage. The terms and conditions on the mortgage in #Person2#'s bank are good. #Person1# has a deposit account but #Person2# prefers to buy shares.
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train_4200
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#Person1#: I'd like to recommend an extremely efficient work-out machine at this fitness club.
#Person2#: Great! I need your professional advice.
#Person1#: The rowing machine. So many people just ignore it, but it's a full body exercise. It combines strength training with the heart.
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#Person1# recommends efficient work-our machines, rowing machines to #Person2#.
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train_4201
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#Person1#: How are you, Mrs. Brandon?
#Person2#: Pretty good. How are you doing?
#Person1#: Not so good. I just lost my job today.
#Person2#: I'm sorry to hear that.
#Person1#: How are your students doing?
#Person2#: They are very nervous about their final test.
#Person1#: I remember you gave our class a hard final test in my first year of college. Many of us failed. But I really learned a lot from you. You see, I can speak very good English.
#Person2#: Thank you for saying so.
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#Person1# and Mrs. Brandon greet each other. #Person1# remembers the final test given by Brandon helped #Person1# a lot.
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train_4202
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#Person1#: Okay, Mr. Taylor, let's go ahead and begin. First of all, tell me about your last job.
#Person2#: Well, I worked for five years at Hi Tech Computers.
#Person1#: Okay. Hi Tech. How about your website authoring skills? Oh. We are looking for someone to create and manage our company's website.
#Person2#: Umm... uh, website, website. Huh... I don't think I've read that book.
#Person1#: Huh?! And what about the experience with making a flash?
#Person2#: Well... I think sometimes computers flash.., if that's what you mean.
#Person1#: Okay, Mr. Taylor, I think I have all the information I need!
#Person2#: Oh, and I really like computer games. I play them every day.
#Person1#: Right, right. Thanks, Mr. Taylor. We'll be in touch.
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Mr. Taylor tells #Person1# he worked at Hi Tech. But #Person1# finds he doesn't know how to manage a website or make a flash.
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train_4203
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#Person1#: I haven't seen you for a long time. Where have you been?
#Person2#: I went to New York to visit my sister and stayed there for two months. Actually, I really went to meet my new nephew.
#Person1#: That's great! How old is he?
#Person2#: Well. He was five months old when I got there. And he could possibly be the most beautiful baby I have ever seen.
#Person1#: What did you do in your sister's home?
#Person2#: I helped the baby and played with him a lot, which was nice. But what I enjoyed most was feeding him.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# went to New York to see #Person2#'s new nephew and helped babysit him.
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train_4204
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#Person1#: Excuse me. I'm with the airport office. I'm doing a survey. Can I ask you some questions?
#Person2#: Sure. Go ahead.
#Person1#: How do you feel about the arrival area? Were you happy with it?
#Person2#: Yes, but it's a long way from the gate to the Immigration.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry about that. Well, how about Immigration? How long did it take you to get through?
#Person2#: Oh, it's really quick-it took me only about 3 or 4 minutes.
#Person1#: Oh, good. OK, then, I see you bought some duty free items. Were you happy with the prices?
#Person2#: Well, I thought they were a little high.
#Person1#: A little high? Compared to...?
#Person2#: Oh, to most places in Asia- although I will say the prices seem lower here than in the States.
#Person1#: I see. Well, how about the general appearance of the airport?
#Person2#: Oh, excellent. It's about the cleanest airport I've ever been in.
#Person1#: So, all in all it is clean and efficient?
#Person2#: Yes, oh, I've got to go, here comes my suitcase.
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#Person1# asks #Person2# some questions to do a survey. #Person1# asks #Person2#'s feelings about the arrival area, Immigration, etc. #Person2# then has to go because here comes #Person2#'s suitcase.
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train_4205
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#Person1#: It's well known that Abraham Lincoln was the greatest American, you know.
#Person2#: Yes, many American people do think so, and they feel proud of Lincoln. He rose from the lowest to the highest position in the United States.
#Person1#: DO you know how he was killed?
#Person2#: Yes. It was on April 14, 1865. After a very busy day, Lincoln and his wife went to see a play at a theatre in Washington. A 25-year-old man, who was from the South, suddenly shot Lincoln through the head.
#Person1#: Did he die immediately when he was shot?
#Person2#: No, he didn't. He died early the next morning in the hospital.
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#Person1# and #Person2# think Abraham Lincoln was the greatest American. #Person2# tells #Person1# Lincoln was shot and later died in hospital.
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train_4206
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#Person1#: You know I've often wondered why people laugh at the picture of a big belly businessman slipping on a banana skin and falling on his bottom. We are to feel sorry for them.
#Person2#: Actually, Laura, I think we laugh because we are glad it didn't happen to us. But of course there is also a kind of humorous satisfaction in seeing somebody self-important making a fool of themselves.
#Person1#: Yes, and there are a lot of jokes about people who are too fat or physically handicapped, you know, deaf, or short-sighted things like that. After all, it's not really funny to be like that.
#Person2#: Oh, I think that's because we're embarrassed. We don't know how to cope with the situation. Perhaps we are even a bit frightened we may get like that, so we laugh. What about the custard pie routine?
#Person1#: What do you mean 'custard pie routine'?
#Person2#: You know, all those old films where someone gets so outraged with his boss, He picks up a custard pie and plasters it all over the other person's face.
#Person1#: That never makes me laugh much, because you can guess what's going to happen. But a lot of people still find it laughable. It must because of the sort of the thing we'd all love to do once in a while and never quiet have the courage to.
#Person2#: I had an old aunt who used to throw cups of tea at people when she was particularly irritated. She said it relieved her feelings.
#Person1#: It must have come a bit expensive.
#Person2#: Not really. She took care never to throw her best china.
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#Person1# doesn't like jokes about fat or physically handicapped people but #Person2# thinks people laugh because they're embarrassed. #Person2# explains the custard pie routine means in old films someone gets so outraged that he throws a
custard pie to the other person's face but #Person1# doesn't think it's funny.
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train_4207
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#Person1#: Come in and have some coffee, Anna. The kids have just gone out to the mall to hang out with their friends.
#Person2#: I saw a lot of teenagers when Alan and I were there yesterday.
#Person1#: They spend hours there, especially on weekends.
#Person2#: Speaking of that trip, Alan bought a shirt at a department store, but the sleeves are too long. Do you know a seamstress or tailor who can shorten them?
#Person1#: I know several. But wouldn't it be easier to take the shirt back and exchange it for the right size?
#Person2#: Isn't that complicated?
#Person1#: No, it's easy. We'll just take the shirt back to the men's department and show them the sales slip. They'll exchange it for the correct size or give you a refund.
#Person2#: We? Do you want to go with me?
#Person1#: Sure. I love going to the mall.
#Person2#: What do you do there... hang around, like the kids?
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#Person2# says Alan bought a shirt but the sleeves are too long so #Person2# asks #Person1# to introduce a tailor. #Person1# suggests exchanging at the shop and going together.
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train_4208
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#Person1#: Can I take your drink order?
#Person2#: Where is your wine list?
#Person1#: The wine choices are posted on the little menu in the middle of the table.
#Person2#: Do you have any mixed drinks available here?
#Person1#: We can make a number of mixed drinks at our bar.
#Person2#: I heard that you are famous for your drinks. What are your specials?
#Person1#: Our house special is our Cuervo Gold margarita.
#Person2#: I would love a margarita right now! That is what I am going to order.
#Person1#: Can I prepare your drink on the rocks, or would you prefer it blended?
#Person2#: I prefer my margarita on the rocks, please.
#Person1#: Do you like your margarita with salt or no salt?
#Person2#: No salt, please.
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#Person2# wants mixed drinks and #Person1# recommends Cuervo Gold margarita. #Person2# wants it on the rocks without salt.
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train_4209
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#Person1#: Excuse me? Is this where I register? I'd like to sign up for my courses for next semester.
#Person2#: Yes, of course. I need your student ID please.
#Person1#: Here you are.
#Person2#: Okay, Susan. It says here that you are a business major and you are in your second year. Is this information correct?
#Person1#: Yes. I do want to take some additional credits this year to get a minor in psychology.
#Person2#: Sure. That's not a problem. Do you have the list of courses you want to take this semester?
#Person1#: Yeah. Here's my list. I'm not sure if the class schedule will allow me to take all of them though.
#Person2#: Yeah, that's perfect. What about the subjects for your minor?
#Person1#: Oh yeah! Almost forgot! I need to take fundamental linguistics, consumer psychology and neuroanatomy.
#Person2#: Wow, you are going to be busy this semester! Okay, here you go. You are registered now, you'll have to make your first tuition payment before classes start.
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Susan is a business major and she wants to get a minor in psychology. #Person2# helps her register for the courses and reminds her to make a tuition payment.
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train_4210
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#Person1#: Did you enjoy your meal?
#Person2#: Yes, we really enjoyed it.
#Person1#: May I interest you in some dessert?
#Person2#: Yes, that sounds great.
#Person1#: Well, we have chocolate mousse cake, homemade fresh strawberry shortcake, and a spicy rum apple crisp for our specials.
#Person2#: The apple crisp sounds great.
#Person1#: Since there are four of you, would you like to split a second dessert?
#Person2#: Good suggestion. Could you please bring us a chocolate mousse cake and four dessert forks, please?
#Person1#: Would you like coffee or tea with your dessert?
#Person2#: Let's have four coffees, please.
#Person1#: OK. I will be right back with your desserts and drinks.
#Person2#: Thank you! We have really enjoyed our meal here.
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#Person1# recommends dessert and #Person2# orders apple crisps, a chocolate mousse cake and four coffees.
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train_4211
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#Person1#: I think I need a new notebook.
#Person2#: Why? Is there some new, cool computer out on the market?
#Person1#: You bet there is. Feast your eyes on this puppy!
#Person2#: That's a notebook?
#Person1#: Believe it!
#Person2#: It looks more like a toy, or a cool briefcase!
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#Person1# shows a cool notebook but #Person2# thinks it's like a briefcase.
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train_4212
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#Person1#: What can I get for you today?
#Person2#: Could I get a hamburger, please?
#Person1#: Would you like cheese on that?
#Person2#: No, thank you.
#Person1#: Would you like a drink?
#Person2#: Let me have a soda.
#Person1#: What kind of soda would you like?
#Person2#: May I have a Sprite, please?
#Person1#: Sure, no problem.
#Person2#: I would also like a bag of chips.
#Person1#: Will that be all?
#Person2#: That's everything.
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#Person2# orders a hamburger, a Sprite and chips from #Person1#.
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train_4213
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#Person1#: Welcome to our Colonial Tramcar Restaurant, ma'am. Where would you like to sit?
#Person2#: I'd like to sit in the rear.
#Person1#: All right. Come with me, please. Here is your seat, ma'am. Would you like to order now?
#Person2#: Yes
#Person1#: What would you like for a drink?
#Person2#: Wine, please.
#Person1#: What kind?
#Person2#: Something real Australian.
#Person1#: Would Chablis be all right?
#Person2#: Yes. That would be fine.
#Person1#: What would you have for a la cane?
#Person2#: I'll have Chicken and Ginger Burger with Chilli Dressing.
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#Person1# helps #Person2# sit in the rear and order a drink, Chablis and a burger.
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train_4214
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#Person1#: Actually, you can take advantage of our 'New Millennium Woman' promotion.
#Person2#: Does that include some kind of 'Love, Amy Card'?
#Person1#: Yes. If your 'Love, Amy' purchases amount to 10, 000NT or more, you get a V. I. P. card and a 20 percent discount.
#Person2#: Hmmm. . . I'll have to think about it.
#Person1#: OK. Just think for a bit. I'll go help another customer. I'll be right back.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2# can use 'New Millennium Woman' promotion and #Person2#'ll consider it.
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train_4215
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#Person1#: Where will we go on your vacation?
#Person2#: Well, I speak some French so I decided to go to a country where they speak French.
#Person1#: So, you go to France?
#Person2#: Actually no, and I don't go to Spain this time. I'll spend my whole vacation in Morocco.
#Person1#: I'll take the most interesting trip to China.
#Person2#: China? Not South Korea? I thought you're going to South Korea.
#Person1#: I want to go to China and South Korea, but I don't have enough time.
#Person2#: I don't know you're interested in China.
#Person1#: China is a fascinating country and I got to see most of it. I love Chinese art.
#Person2#: I don't know anything about China or South Korea either.
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#Person2#'ll go to Spain on vacation. #Person1# wants to go to China and South Korea that #Person2# knows nothing about but #Person1# doesn't have enough time.
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train_4216
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#Person1#: Oh, my! I'm bored with this job.
#Person2#: Hey! There's a job that's perfect for you in today's paper. You might be interested in it.
#Person1#: Oh, what is it? What do they want?
#Person2#: Wait a minute. Ah, here it is. The China Trip Agency is looking for a translator from Chinese to English.
#Person1#: Well, I got a degree and plenty of experience. What else are they looking for?
#Person2#: Just that. A university degree and two to three years of experience as a translator in a professional environment. The person should have a lively and open mind, effective communication skills, and the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
#Person1#: Well, if I stay on my present job much longer, I won't have any mind or skills left. What about the salary?
#Person2#: It depends on the applicant's education and experience. In addition to basic salary, there's a list of benefits. Have a look for yourself.
#Person1#: Um, travel and social security, plus paid vacation. Hey, this isn't bad. I really want the job.
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#Person1#'s bored with the job and #Person2# recommends a job. #Person2# thinks the job is perfect for #Person1# and tells #Person1# the job's requirements. #Person1# wants the job.
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train_4217
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#Person1#: Hey, look, I can change the colors in our living room on the computer.
#Person2#: Well, I don't like bright orange walls.
#Person1#: OK, let me try dark brown.
#Person2#: Try a lighter color like light blue.
#Person1#: Yes, great.
#Person2#: Perfect. We can buy the paint now. You'll have time to paint the walls at the weekend, won't you?
#Person1#: Yes, of course.
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#Person2# chooses the color in the living room. #Person1#'ll paint the walls.
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train_4218
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#Person1#: Good morning, Northwind Airways. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, do you have any afternoon flights to Shanghai on July seventh?
#Person1#: One moment please. Yes, there is a flight at 12:45 PM and one at 4:40 PM.
#Person2#: Either of those would be fine. Can you tell me how much a return flight would cost? I'll be returning on July twenty-first.
#Person1#: Economy, business, or first class?
#Person2#: Economy, please.
#Person1#: OK, that will be $500. Which afternoon flight would you like to take on July seventh?
#Person2#: The 441.
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#Person1# helps #Person2# book an economy-class round ticket to Shanghai.
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train_4219
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#Person1#: How was your trip?
#Person2#: Berlin was great. David really likes living there. We had a good time hanging out. The 5 days went by fast.
#Person1#: How long has David been there?
#Person2#: 6 months. He seems to have gotten really comfortable there. He knew where all the best restaurants, cafes and nightclubs were, and the people there seemed really relaxed. It was a nice change from life in London.
#Person1#: Well, I like the pace of life here, and I thought German people are usually really serious.I visited a friend in Frankfurt 4 years ago and that's how they seemed to me.
#Person2#: Well, I think the German people in Berlin are different. There are a lot of creative people in Berlin. David knew a lot of painters, musicians and writers there. They were interested in art. I think most people in London are more concerned about money.
#Person1#: Maybe, but there are a lot of artists in London, too.
#Person2#: That's true. Anyway, David asked me to say hello to you. We were remembering the time we had when we all worked together.
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#Person2# enjoyed the trip to Berlin with David who has lived there for 6 months. #Person1# thinks German people are serious but #Person2# thinks Berlin people are creative.
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train_4220
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#Person1#: Hi, can I speak with the apartment manager, please?
#Person2#: Hello, this is the apartment manager speaking.
#Person1#: I'm calling about the apartment for rent on Main Street.
#Person2#: Would you be interested in seeing the apartment?
#Person1#: I would love to see it.
#Person2#: Are you free today at around 6 p. m.?
#Person1#: Yes, I will be able to make it then.
#Person2#: Well, I'll see you at 6 p. m. Do you know how to get there?
#Person1#: I used to live in that area.
#Person2#: I'll give you an application form when I see you.
#Person1#: That sounds good. Do I need to bring anything?
#Person2#: No. Just bring yourself.
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#Person1# calls #Person2# to make an appointment to see an apartment for rent at 6 PM today.
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#Person1#: Good afternoon, sir. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I'd like to get this prescription filled.
#Person1#: No problem. Please wait a minute. ( She goes to the back for a few minutes. ) Here is your medicine, sir. Take two tablets after each meal and once before bed.
#Person2#: Thanks. Do you sell aspirin here?
#Person1#: Yes, our over-the-counter medicine is over there on that shelf.
#Person2#: Oh, I see it. Do you have multi-vitamins?
#Person1#: Yes, right over here.
#Person2#: ( The customer gets the aspirin and vitamins. ) That'll be $ 16.00.
#Person1#: Here's a twenty.
#Person2#: Here's your change. Thank you.
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#Person2# gets his prescription filled, buys aspirin and vitamins, and pays for them with the assistance of #Person2#.
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#Person1#: Hi, Alice, what are you doing this sunday?
#Person2#: Nothing really, why, what ' s up?
#Person1#: If you are free, maybe you would like to go to a small party and having for my birthday party. It will be fun, you will get to know lots of people.
#Person2#: Sounds great, I'd very much like to accept your invitation, thanks, when?
#Person1#: Around six pm.
#Person2#: Do you need help setting up or anything? I don't mind. I like to do that kind of thing. It's fun and I have a good eye for decorating.
#Person1#: No. thank you. I can handle it, but thanks for the offer.
#Person2#: Ok, I will see you then.
#Person1#: Great, have a good day, thanks again for the offer.
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Alice accepts #Person1#'s birthday invitation. Alice offers to help set up but #Person1# declines her because #Person1# can handle it.
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#Person1#: Did you watch the final last night? My favorite singer won!
#Person2#: Oh, I love him too. He not only sings well but also shows perseverance when he encounters difficulties in the contest.
#Person1#: Yeah, he got booted after his initial performance in the audition, but he did not give up. He then tried at another two auditions.
#Person2#: He had barely survived the third audition and finally got a chance to advance in the contest. Fortunately, in the third audition, he has won popularity among the audience. And that's when I started to notice him.
#Person1#: Me too.
#Person2#: Before he made the top three, I was so nervous. I just fear that he might be knocked out.
#Person1#: Yeah, there're so many excellent candidates out there. Who knows which one will make it to the final?
#Person2#: Absolutely. That's why when he entered the final, I was so excited.
#Person1#: He really did a great job in the finale, especially in the PK round. He performed so well that the majority of the audience cast their votes for him.
#Person2#: And the host announced that he won it all!
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#Person1# and #Person1# both love the singer who won. #Person1# and #Person2# agree the singer's perseverance was impressive throughout his struggle to the final. They feel excited about the .winding story of the singer's success.
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#Person1#: David, why didn't you clean the room?
#Person2#: I'm not in the mood.
#Person1#: Why are you feeling depressed?
#Person2#: I was told my girlfriend was speaking ill of me. That's a real let-down.
#Person1#: I don't think she will do such a thing.
#Person2#: But she did and made me disappointed.
#Person1#: Oh, cheer up. A girlfriend is not everything.
#Person2#: But she means a lot to me.
#Person1#: Then forgive her mistake.
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David is depressed because his girlfriend spoke ill of him. #Person1# suggests David forgive her.
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#Person1#: Honey come on! We are going to be late! Honestly, you take longer getting ready than I do!
#Person2#: I was drying my hair and ironing my shirt! Can you come here for a sec? I need your help.
#Person1#: What is it? Why are all these clothes on the bed?
#Person2#: I don't know what to wear! Ok, give me your opinion. Do you like the way this looks? The striped short sleeved shirt with this checkered sweater and my lucky sandals. I like the cut and hemline of these shorts so I think I'll wear these as well.
#Person1#: Are you joking? What am I going to do with you? We are going to a dinner party not the beach! Wear the shirt with the silk tie I bought you and these corduroy pants. It's chilly outside so you can wear this coat.
#Person2#: Thanks honey! You have such great fashion sense. Now, what am I going to do with my hair?
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#Person1# wants #Person2# to hurry up. #Person2# is caught up on what to dress so #Person1# suggests tie and pants. #Person2# then asks for hairstyle advice.
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#Person1#: May I help you find something, sir?
#Person2#: I'm looking for an engagement ring for my girlfriend. I have an idea of what she likes, but I want to surprise her with something special, too.
#Person1#: We have all shapes, sizes, qualities and price ranges, do you know about the four Cs of picking a diamond?
#Person2#: I think so. Aren't the four Cs, cut, clarity, carat and color.
#Person1#: You've got it. Tell me a little bit about what you might be wanted.
#Person2#: Well, my price range is a 5, 000 dollars to 7, 000 dollars, I'm looking for a marquise cut on the wide band.
#Person1#: You have good taste. Let my show you what I have.
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#Person2# is looking for an engagement ring with marquise cut and between $5000 and $7000. #Person2# shows the rings.
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#Person1#: I've heard The Hitchhiker would be on next week. I want to see it.
#Person2#: Is it horror movie?
#Person1#: Yeah, I love horror movies the most. Would you like to go with me next weekend?
#Person2#: No way. I will be scared out of my wits.
#Person1#: Well, What kind of movies do you like?
#Person2#: Er, let me see. Romance, comedy, documentary, action, science fiction, cartoon and so on.
#Person1#: In a word, you like all the movies except for the horror movies.
#Person2#: Yeah, It seems like we don't talk the same language as far as movies are concerned.
#Person1#: Not quite. I also like romance and comedy movies very much.
#Person2#: The Terminal is a movie of this type.
#Person1#: So we can relax now.
#Person2#: Yeah, I could hardly wait to see it.
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#Person1# invites #Person2# to watch a horror movie but #Person2# dislikes horror movies.They both like romance and comedy movies so they decide to watch The Terminal.
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#Person1#: Hi, Lucy!
#Person2#: Hi. It's a wonderful wedding, isn't it?
#Person1#: Yes, It's very great.
#Person2#: Mary's father is a rich man, isn't he?
#Person1#: You are right, Mary's father is responsible for the entire wedding-arrangement, costs, etc. I think he must spend much money.
#Person2#: Will Mary and her husband be ready to leave for their honeymoon?
#Person1#: Yes. Look! Mary is going to throw the bride bouquet.
#Person2#: Oh, I'll try to catch it.
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#Person1# and #Person2# agree the wedding is great and costs much. #Person2# will try to catch the bride bonquet.
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#Person1#: Now, you are to board the plane. We're sorry that we haven't done much to help you when you stayed in China.
#Person2#: I appreciate what you have done for me. Everything I have seen here has left a deep impression on me. I really don't know how to express my thanks to you.
#Person1#: We are ready to help you.
#Person2#: Will you be kind to say ' Thank you ' to Mr. Zhang and other friends for me?
#Person1#: I'd like to. I'm sure your visit will help to promote the friendship and understanding between both of us. Welcome to China again.
#Person2#: Of course, I will. Well, it's time for me to say goodbye. The plane will take off soon. Hope some day you will come to America for a visit.
#Person1#: Thank you. I will if I have chance. Goodbye and happy landing!
#Person2#: Goodbye!
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#Person2# express gratitude to #Person1# and #Person2#'s friends. #Person1# thinks visiting as a great way to promote the friendship between them. #Person2# then leaves to catch the plane.
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#Person1#: What's the bonus like at your company?
#Person2#: Well, it's OK, I suppose. We get about the equivalent of six months'salary.
#Person1#: Six months'salary? Are you serious? That's incredible!
#Person2#: Maybe. But you'd be amazed at how little's left after the credit companies have deducted their share from my account.
#Person1#: Hey, I know what that's like. I bought a BMW on my Visa card. Now the payments really hurt.
#Person2#: Well, you're lucky that you're still able to make your payments. I missed a credit payment last month. Now my bank account's overdrawn, and the company is threatening to take back my purchases.
#Person1#: What did you buy?
#Person2#: A new home health monitor.
#Person1#: Health Monitor? I read an article about that racket. They're overpriced to begin with! Listen, if I were you, I'd let them take back their monitor and spend my money on something more practical.
#Person2#: You're kidding!
#Person1#: No joke!
#Person2#: That's something else! Maybe I'll return it to them.
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#Person2# can't pay his bills even with a high bonus for #Person1# has bought a home health monitor and missed the credit payment last month. #Person2# persuades #Person1# to return it.
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#Person1#: How did you enjoy your family party at ' ginger's '? I hear that they have a lovely menu and buffet.
#Person2#: Oh, it was great. We had seafood buffet. They do one every Friday. The waiters and waitresses are very good. They are very attentive, but don't hang around the table.
#Person1#: I like the buffets they have, but if often order a la carte, because I don't feel extremely hungry. I like the wine list there too.
#Person2#: Yes, so do I. they have wines from all over the world. There is a good range of prices to suit every pocket. We ordered some Australian red wine, which tasted delicious and wasn't expensive.
#Person1#: Some restaurants allow you to take your own wine and just charge you corkage, but the don't do that at ' ginger's '. what was included in the seafood buffet?
#Person2#: They had almost every kind of seafood. There were oyster, shrimp, prawns, crabs, and fish. I ate a lot of smoked salmon.
#Person1#: Did they have lobster?
#Person2#: No, they didn't. you could order it from the menu. I think that lobster is too expensive to be included in the buffet.
#Person1#: Yes, it probably is. I don't like ordering oysters in restaurants. You never know whether they are fresh.
#Person2#: I know. I didn't eat any, but a few people in our group did and no one got sick.
#Person1#: When you eat out, do you usually eat from the buffet?
#Person2#: Not usually. I usually just order a main course and have a dessert if I'm still hungry afterwards.
#Person1#: Oh, you don't usually have a starter?
#Person2#: No, I might have a soup if it's a cold winter day.
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#Person2# enjoyed the seafood buffet at ginger's, mentions the variety of the wines and seafood. #Person2# doubts the freshness of the oysters but #Person1# says no one got sick from the oysters. #Person2# usually doesn't order starters.
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#Person1#: I watched a very interesting documentary about plants yesterday evening. It was called unusual plants and looked at several species of plants from around the world which have unusual features.
#Person2#: Really? Tell me about some of the plants they showed.
#Person1#: Well. There was one type of plant that catches insects and eats them.
#Person2#: Is that type of plant found in this country?
#Person1#: No, it isn't. it's a pity, because I'd like to see it in action.
#Person2#: So would i. what other unusual plants did they show?
#Person1#: They showed flowers that only provide their nectar to one type of butterfly or bee. The insect has to be the exact size to get the nectar. Other insects cannot get it. Of course, when the insect molle
#Person2#: That's very specialized. So, the insects and the flowers rely on each other. If one became extinct, the other would too.
#Person1#: That's right. That's one reason why it's so important to protect every species.
#Person2#: I see. The plants that fascinate me most are cacti. I find it amazing that they can survive in such dry desert conditions.
#Person1#: According to the documentary, they have an incredible ability to find water supplies, however small, and then store them without losing much through evaporation.
#Person2#: That's why they often have long roots to find water spines instead of leaves, to reduce water loss.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# about some unusual plants in a documentary, including the plant that eats insects and the plant that provides nectar solely for a particular type of bee. #Person2# is most fascinated by cacti's ability to survive in dry conditions.
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#Person1#: hello, Jason, there is going to be a screening of Final Destination 3 at our campus cinema tomorrow. I plan to go to see it.
#Person2#: is it a horror movie?
#Person1#: yeah, I love horror movies. Would you like to go with me tomorrow?
#Person2#: no way. I will be scared out of my wits.
#Person1#: that's funny, I didn't know a big fellow like you could be so soft and timid on the inside.
#Person2#: Hey, how could you like to taste my fist?
#Person1#: alright, all joking aside, what kinds of moves do you like?
#Person2#: Um, let me see, romance, comedy. documentary, action, science fiction, animated and so on.
#Person1#: that is to say, you like all genres except for horror movies.
#Person2#: yeah. It seems like we don't speak the same language as far as movies are concerned.
#Person1#: not quite. I also greatly enjoy romance and comedy.
#Person2#: the Notebook is this type of movie.
#Person1#: really? I haven't heard of it.
#Person2#: well then, this could be a nice opportunity to enjoy it together. I bet you'd love it.
#Person1#: Ok. I can't wait to see it. Let's go!
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#Person1# invites Jason to watch a horror movie but #Person2# dislikes the genre. #Person1# and #Person2# both like romance and comedy movies and decide to watch the Notebook.
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#Person1#: Susan, can you tell me in a nutshell what the retail market is like in China?
#Person2#: Well, as per capital income goes up and up, the growth sector seems to be in the high-end.
#Person1#: Retail is going upscale here? China is certainly growing more quickly than I had imagined.
#Person2#: Yes. Things certainly have changed since I was a boy. We've developed very quickly.
#Person1#: Do you think the trend will continue?
#Person2#: I don't see why not. We do have some problems, but we are still willing to work hard and wages aren't too high at this point.
#Person1#: Everything I've seen so far is very impressive, very impressive indeed.
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Susan tells #Person1# about the fast-growing retail market in China and thinks the trend will continue. #Person1# is impressed.
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#Person1#: I come to try my new suit. Here's the receipt.
#Person2#: Yes, please wait a minute. I'll fetch it for you. Here it is. Please try it on and take a look at the mirror. How do you like it?
#Person1#: Aren't the trousers a little too long?
#Person2#: If you think so, we'll shorten the legs a bit. It'll take about twenty minutes.
#Person1#: Very well. Thank you.
#Person2#: You're welcome, sir.
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#Person1# thinks the trousers are too long after trying the new suit. #Person2# will shorten them.
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#Person1#: I'd like to buy a fridge. What about the quality of higher products?
#Person2#: I strongly recommend it. As an international enterprise, it produces high quality household appliances.
#Person1#: Is there a warranty?
#Person2#: Yes, all their products have warranties.
#Person1#: How long is it?
#Person2#: The fridges is covered by a one-year warranty.
#Person1#: Which model is the best seller of this year?
#Person2#: This one. How do you like it?
#Person1#: It's too big for me. Could you recommend something else?
#Person2#: Sure, this way please.
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#Person1# wants to buy a fridge and knows from #Person2# the quality and warranty of higher products, but #Person1# thinks the best seller is too big.
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#Person1#: Hi, Stephanie. I hear you have a new job.
#Person2#: Yes, I'm teaching math at Lincoln High School.
#Person1#: So how do you like it?
#Person2#: Well, the salary is a little low, but the students are nice. How are things with you?
#Person1#: Not bad. You know I'm an air traffic controller now.
#Person2#: Now that's an exciting job!!!
#Person1#: Yes, but it's very stressful.
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#Person2# finds out Stephanie now teaches maths. #Person2#'s job is an air traffic controller. #Person2# says it's stressful.
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#Person1#: What's good today?
#Person2#: The salmon is good toady, it's very fresh.
#Person1#: How is it done?
#Person2#: It's cooked with lemon and savored with rice.
#Person1#: Sound nice, I will try it.
#Person2#: You're meal also include soup and salad.
#Person1#: What's the soup of the day?
#Person2#: French onion soup, sir, what dressing would you like for your salad?
#Person1#: Thousand Island, please.
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#Person2# orders salmon, salad and French onion soup with #Person1#'s assistance.
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#Person1#: Good morning, sir! Please know some about our latest products.
#Person2#: These are your products?
#Person1#: They are our products. Please come in and have a look. This is the catalogue for our products.
#Person2#: May I have your name card? I am always concerned about the newest computer.
#Person1#: Of course, here you are.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: Would you sit down and write down your name and address here?
#Person2#: OK! Would you like to recommend some for our reference?
#Person1#: This is the latest design for our products. The design of I-series keeps the fashion in a close way. The sales volume of the new product is about 50, 000 per month. And we received many orders from many clothes companies. New functions and attractive outlook are the key points for our products.
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#Person1# leads #Person2# to have a look at their latest products. #Person1# takes away #Person2#'s name card and leaves #Person1#'s informatioin. #Person2# introduces the new product and design.
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#Person1#: Good evening. Welcome to Mansion Hotel.
#Person2#: I have a reservation. My name is Rodgers.
#Person1#: Last name, Rodgers?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Very well. Welcome, Mr. Rodgers. Would you please fill out the registration card? How are you doing today?
#Person2#: 0h, good. I have a long day and it's good to get here.
#Person1#: Mr. Rodgers, how would you handle your account?
#Person2#: My credit card, please.
#Person1#: I will check to see if there any messages for you? Well, here is one message for you.
#Person2#: Thank you. I have an 8 o'clock appointment tomorrow morning, I would like a wake-up call.
#Person1#: Certainly, I can take care of that for you. What time would you like the wake-up call?
#Person2#: 7 a. m.
#Person1#: Mr. Rodgers, this is George. He will take care of your luggage and show you to your room. If there is anything I can do for you, please let me know.
#Person2#: OK, I'll do that.
#Person1#: Have a pleasant stay.
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Rodgers checks in at the hotel and pays by credit card with the help of #Person1#. Rodgers asks for a wake-up call tomorrow morning. George will take Rodgers' luggage to the room.
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#Person1#: Hello, I need a wake-up call tomorrow morning.
#Person2#: Of course. When would you like the call?
#Person1#: Actually, I need two calls, one at 7 and the other at 7 fifteen.
#Person2#: No problem. We'll give you both calls.
#Person1#: Do you know what, let's change the second call to 7 thirty.
#Person2#: No problem. Anything else, sir?
#Person1#: Not at the moment, thank you.
#Person2#: Let me know if you do need anything.
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#Person1# schedules two wake-up calls tomorrow morning with #Person2#.
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#Person1#: Room service. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: This is room 504. The room is so cold.
#Person1#: Have you turned on the air-conditioner?
#Person2#: Yes. of course. I turned it on half an hour ago. I don't think it work at all.
#Person1#: I am sorry, sir. We will send our staff right now.
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#Person2# complains that the room is cold so #Person1# will send staff to check.
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#Person1#: What sort of experience do you have?
#Person2#: I used to work as a mechanic and I was responsible for the maintenance of all the company vehicles.
#Person1#: Where was your last job?
#Person2#: I worked in Hanson Paper Company.
#Person1#: Why did you quit your last job?
#Person2#: Because the company is far away from home, and I have to study after work so I can't afford to waste time on the road everyday.
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#Person1# interviews #Person2# on work experience and the reason #Person2# quited #Person2#'s last job.
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#Person1#: Now, if I look here I see that you completed a BA in English?
#Person2#: Yes, that's right. After graduating from high school in New York I attended York University in the UK. My major was English, and my minor was business studies. I completed my BA in 2004.
#Person1#: Yes, I'm pleased to see that you also got a distinction.
#Person2#: Yes that's right. I'Ve always enjoyed studying. My friends say I'm a bit of a bookworm, but my father always pushed us to succeed school.
#Person1#: Well, it looks like his encouragement paid off Rebecca. So how about extracurricular activities at University?
#Person2#: Well I'Ve always been keen on writing, so I became the editor for the University student newspaper, which I really loved. Also I volunteered for a group called Shelter, to help the homeless in York.
#Person1#: What did that involve?
#Person2#: Providing warm meals and shelter, especially in the winter months. I found it really fulfilling to be part of that group.
#Person1#: I'm sure. Okay, now let's move on to your work experience, shall we?
#Person2#: Yes, okay.
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#Person1# interviews Rebecca. Rebecca talks about her educational background, her traits, and her extracurricular activities at University. After that, #Person1# wants to know her work experience.
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#Person1#: Wow, what a cool car! The styling of this car really appeals to me.
#Person2#: Yes, this is a very popular car.
#Person1#: I want to buy it. How much does this car cost?
#Person2#: The car is beautiful, isn't it? Come on inside and we'll discuss the price.
#Person1#: You can tell me here. I just want to know the price.
#Person2#: 50000 yuan'What a deal! That will, of course, include tax, licence, and registration fee.
#Person1#: I appreciate your help, but I think I'll look around a bit.
#Person2#: Then what price would be fair to you?
#Person1#: I think that 30000 yuan would be fair for this car.
#Person2#: I can see that you are a smart buyer. Forty thousand is my best price.
#Person1#: Can't you make it cheaper? I still can't afford the car.
#Person2#: 38000yuan is my final offer.
#Person1#: Hum. . . OK. I will take it.
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#Person2# want to buy a car from #Person1#. #Person2# bids for 50000 but #Person1# bargains for 30000. They eventually trike a deal at 38000.
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#Person1#: You did an excellent job in this project.
#Person2#: Thank you. It was a lot of hard work. But I'm glad I did it.
#Person1#: Congratulations.
#Person2#: When will you give me a raise?
#Person1#: Ha. . . I am not sure.
#Person2#: I feel quite embarrassed for having to request a pay raise so quickly.
#Person1#: Let me think. How much did you have in mind?
#Person2#: 5 000 yuan per month.
#Person1#: That's a lot of money. Let me think about it carefully.
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#Person1# praises #Person2#'s excellent performance. #Person2# asks for a raise. #Person1# will think about it carefully.
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#Person1#: Hi Linda, this is Todd.
#Person2#: Todd, good to hear from you!
#Person1#: I just wanted to tell you what a great time I had with you at the movies last week.
#Person2#: Me too, Todd! Thanks for suggesting that great movie.
#Person1#: I also enjoyed it and was wondering if you would like to go for a hike in the mountains with me on Saturday.
#Person2#: I would love to join you on a hike. Could I maybe bring a picnic lunch for us to eat on the trail?
#Person1#: Sure Linda, that's a great suggestion.
#Person2#: Fine then, what time are we going to leave?
#Person1#: I was thinking maybe 9 o'clock or so, so that we could get started before the heat gets too bad.
#Person2#: Nine would be perfect. I'll see you then!
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Todd invites Linda to hike after having a great time with her at the movies. Linda accepts and they plan to leave at nine.
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#Person1#: Can I help you, Ma'am?
#Person2#: I need a phone card for this new cell phone.
#Person1#: Cool phone. What kind of phone card do you want?
#Person2#: It's for my daughter who is still a senior high school student.
#Person1#: Then the M-Zone will be suitable.
#Person2#: What's special with the service?
#Person1#: You know students use tested message service. And they provide favorable service for that.
#Person2#: That's nice. And I need a pre-paid phone card.
#Person1#: Oh, there is a sales promotion for it now.
#Person2#: Oh, good. Then what is it?
#Person1#: If you buy a pre-paid phone card worth 100 yuan today, you will get 50 yuan for free.
#Person2#: May I have two of them?
#Person1#: Sure. As many as you want.
#Person2#: Okay, then a third one for my husband too.
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#Person2# recommends a phone card for #Person1#'s daughter. #Person1# wants a prepaid one and #Person2# tells her there is a sales promotion. #Person2# decides to get three phone cards.
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#Person1#: Tom, does your throat hurt?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: OK. Do you want to get better?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: OK. We want you to get better, too. You'll have your tonsils out tomorrow, and you won't get so many colds any more.
#Person2#: But if I have my tonsils out tomorrow, I'll miss my birthday party on Saturday.
#Person1#: I know. It's a problem, isn't it? Let me try to work something out.
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: I have to think about it.
#Person2#: You're joking with me.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm not, Tom. Give a chance to think about it, and I'll get a new idea.
#Person2#: A surprise?
#Person1#: Maybe. But you just put on your clothes, and I'll think of a surprise.
#Person2#: Will it hurt?
#Person1#: No. There are other boys and girls, and they are having tonsils out.
#Person2#: I don't want to.
#Person1#: Change your clothes, Tom. Everything will just be fine.
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Tom's throat hurts. #Person1# suggests Tom have his tonsils out. #Person1# insists everything will be fine and won't hurt though Tom thinks he will miss his birthday party.
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#Person1#: Anna just emailed to say that the managers' meeting is put off till next Monday. Will you have everything ready by then, Sabrina? Hey, Sabrina, what's wrong?
#Person2#: I'm so worried. I haven't heard from my sister for two weeks.
#Person1#: How often do you call each other?
#Person2#: Normally at least once a week, but she's now a volunteer teacher at a mountain village in Africa. I can only write her.
#Person1#: The mail can be really slow sometimes. I'm sure you'll hear from her soon.
#Person2#: I hope so.
#Person1#: You know the saying, 'no news is good news.' If something were wrong someone would have called you.
#Person2#: Maybe you're right. Thanks, Jason.
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Sabrina tells Jason that she is worried about her sister because she hasn't heard from her for two weeks. Jasoncomforts her.
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train_4251
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#Person1#: I could hardly recognize Sam after he got that new job. He's always in a suit and a tie now.
#Person2#: Yeah, he was never like that at college. Back then he would've run in an old T-shirt and jeans.
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#Person1# and #Person2# discuss Sam's change after his new job.
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train_4252
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#Person1#: Excuse me. but I think you made a wrong turn. You are supposed to turn left on Rosen Boulevard.
#Person2#: Oh. I'm sorry. Didn't you say 1323 Willson?
#Person1#: No, 3023. It's OK though. You don't have to take me there, I can walk from here.
#Person2#: Why don't I just make a U turn at the corner?
#Person1#: Well, you shouldn't make a U turn there. It's the one-way, street. See the sign up the head?
#Person2#: Well, maybe if I turn left here I can comedown the next street,
#Person1#: You can't do that either during the rush hour. Really though, don't go to any trouble. Sometimes one can wait 30 minutes for a taxi. So I'm happy to get this close,
#Person2#: Thirty minutes! I've been riding around all day looking for passengers.
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#Person1# made a wrong turn and drives into a wrong road so #Person2# decides to walk to the destination. #Person1# proposes several alternatives but #Person2# refuses.
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train_4253
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#Person1#: Hello, Nancy. I'm sorry, but I just missed the 8:50 bus to the museum. I'm afraid I'll be a little late.
#Person2#: It doesn't matter. The next bus will be coming at 9:00. You can catch that one. The museum opens at 9:30.
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Nancy tells #Person1# that #Person1# won't be late if #Person1# catches the next bus.
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train_4254
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#Person1#: Well, Betty, how was your shopping trip with Susan this afternoon?
#Person2#: Don't ask me.
#Person1#: What do you mean? Did something go wrong?
#Person2#: Susan thought I had said I would meet her at the Department Store at 2:30 when I really said 2 o'clock. Then she thought I had said the main entrance in the front when I really said the east entrance.
#Person1#: Well, did you ever get together?
#Person2#: Yes, but it's a wonder that we did. I had given up waiting and had gone inside to the women's clothing department. She had done the same thing. We met by accident. By that time it was 3 o'clock.
#Person1#: Did you get what you wanted? I remember you said you wanted to get a sweater.
#Person2#: No, a blouse. But by that time, the ones on sales were all gone. So I settled for a skirt.
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#Person1# asks about Betty's shopping trip with Susan. Susan mistook the time and the place but they ultimately met by accident. Failing to get a blouse, Betty settled for a skirt.
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train_4255
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#Person1#: She is, like, mega-intense, isn't she?
#Person2#: Ha, she is unstoppable. I'm learning so much from her.
#Person1#: What's it like to work with her?
#Person2#: She's demanding. But I like that. I mean, I know our timeline is tight.
#Person1#: Tell me about it.
#Person2#: You guys are working around the clock, I know. That guy Dave next to Zina never leaves.
#Person1#: Vince wants us to have everything debugged and ready to go by the end of the month.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# about a hard-working coworker. #Person2# acknowledges that #Person1# is working overtime as well.
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train_4256
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#Person1#: I'm forming a music band.
#Person2#: Do you already know how to play an instrument?
#Person1#: Uh. . . Yeah! I've told you a thousand times that I'm learning to play the drums. Now that I know how to play well, I would like to form a rock band.
#Person2#: Aside from yourself, who are the other members of the band?
#Person1#: We have a guy who plays guitar, and another who plays bass. Although we still haven't found anyone to be our singer. You told me that you had some musical talent, right?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm a singer.
#Person1#: Perfect. So you can audition this weekend here at my house.
#Person2#: Great! Wait here? You don't have enough room for the amplifiers, microphones or even your drums! By the way where do you keep them or practice?
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#Person1# is a drummer and is forming a band. #Person1# invites #Person2# to audition as a singer but #Person2# thinks #Person1# doesn't have enough room.
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train_4257
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#Person1#: Taxi.
#Person2#: Yes. Where would you like to go?
#Person1#: Central Park, please, but can you make a stop at Union Square? I wanna pick up my friend there.
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: How long do you think it will take to get to Union Square.
#Person2#: Well. That depends on traffic, you know. It's pretty heavy this afternoon.
#Person1#: Can you make it in 15 mins. I am already 10 mins late.
#Person2#: I'll try. Where exactly is your friend waiting?
#Person1#: On the 14th Street side. Oh, we are already at the 16th Street. You are fast. Can you make a left at the next corner?
#Person2#: You've got it.
#Person1#: I think he is around here. Can you slow down? Ah, there he is.
#Person2#: Here we are, Central Park!
#Person1#: Thank you. How much is it?
#Person2#: Well, it's $12.
#Person1#: Here's $15. Keep the change.
#Person2#: Thank you.
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#Person1# takes a taxi to go to Central Park. #Person1# is in a rush and #Person2# makes it there fast. #Person1# pays and tells #Person2# to keep the change.
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train_4258
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#Person1#: Are you going to the cafeteria downstairs?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Could you please get me a takeaway? I have some urgent work to finish. So I don't have enough time to go out for lunch.
#Person2#: No problem. What should I bring?
#Person1#: I am not picky on food. Just bring me the day menu.
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#Person1# asks #Person2# to bring a takeaway from the cafeteria downstairs.
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