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#Person1#: Are you new to this school? #Person2#: Yes, I'm new. #Person1#: Is this your first year in college? #Person2#: I transferred from another school. #Person1#: Where did you transfer from? #Person2#: I was at PCC before. #Person1#: Why did you transfer? #Person2#: I was going to go here first, but my grades weren't good enough. #Person1#: Did you like it at PCC? #Person2#: PCC is an incredible school. #Person1#: Well, I wish you luck here. #Person2#: I'm sure I'll like it here.

transfer school

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#Person1#: Have you seen the news that there is a serious flood in the South? #Person2#: Yes. I've got to cancel my traveling plan. #Person1#: What a pity! I know you've been longing for it these months. #Person2#: The only thing I can do now is waiting for another chance.

travel plan cancelled

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#Person1#: Did you make it to school today? #Person2#: I always do. Did you go to school today? #Person1#: No, I didn't. #Person2#: You should have, but have you seen any movies lately? #Person1#: That was an odd change of subject. #Person2#: Maybe it was, but answer the question. #Person1#: No, not recently. #Person2#: I want to go to see a movie this weekend. #Person1#: What's stopping you then? #Person2#: I don't want to go alone. #Person1#: So, will you be at school tomorrow? #Person2#: No, I want to go to the movies instead.

conversation between friends

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#Person1#: Could I speak to the apartment manager? #Person2#: I am the apartment manager. How can I help you? #Person1#: I wanted to know if that apartment on Main Street is still for rent. #Person2#: I haven't rented it out yet. Would you like to see it? #Person1#: Yes, I want to see it. #Person2#: How about today at 6 p. m. ? #Person1#: That time is okay with me. #Person2#: Very good. We'll meet at 6. Do you need directions? #Person1#: No, thank you. I go by there on my way to work. #Person2#: If you're interested, you can fill out an application form. #Person1#: That's a good idea. Do I need to bring anything myself? #Person2#: No. The only thing I need to see is your driver's license.

see the apartment

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#Person1#: How's your new job going? #Person2#: Really well, thanks. #Person1#: How are you finding your new boss? #Person2#: She's not bad. She's a bit bossy, but I'm sure I'll get used to her. #Person1#: Would you rather have her or your old boss back? #Person2#: She's far better than my old boss. He didn't know how to express his opinion without putting at least one other person down. #Person1#: How about your new co-workers? #Person2#: They are all pretty easy-going. It's a very friendly place to work. #Person1#: Do you miss your old co-workers? #Person2#: Of course. I spent so much time at my old workplace that I got to know them all very well. They were like family to me. #Person1#: Do people in different departments get along with each other? #Person2#: Sure. Since we work together in teams, we have to get along with each other. #Person1#: Do you like working in teams with people from different departments? #Person2#: Yes, it helps everyone to understand what we're doing from different perspectives. #Person1#: Do you like working in teams? #Person2#: I prefer it to working independently. I think most people do.

new job

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#Person1#: IMPF Bank, Li Lan speaking, how may I help you? #Person2#: Hello, Ms. Li, this is Mr. Peng. #Person1#: Hello, Mr. Peng, how nice to hear from you again. What can I do for you today? #Person2#: We'll be coming in tomorrow to make a rather large cash withdrawal, it's for payroll. #Person1#: I see. How much exactly? #Person2#: 500, 000 RIB. Do you need me to give you my account number? #Person1#: No, that's OK. I've got all of your information here on the screen in front of me. The money will be ready and waiting for you tomorrow. #Person2#: Thanks very much for your help, Li Lan. See you tomorrow.

cash withdrawal

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#Person1#: I was supposed to meet with you at half past one. #Person2#: Yes, I see. What did you need to see me about? #Person1#: There's a problem with my schedule. #Person2#: What's the problem? #Person1#: Two of my classes occur at the same time. #Person2#: Well, I can see that's a problem. #Person1#: Is it at all possible for you to fix that error? #Person2#: Yes, I can. Would you still like to have both of these classes? #Person1#: I want to keep both of them, if that's possible. #Person2#: Well, let me find you one of these classes on a different day. #Person1#: Thanks a lot.

change classes

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#Person1#: Good morning, Star Airline. What can I do for you? #Person2#: I'd like to confirm a reservation, please. My name is Wang Lin. My flight is KF98. #Person1#: I see. You are leaving for Berlin on July 23rd with Mr. Smith, right? #Person2#: What? I am afraid you have made a mistake, I am leaving on July 21st alone. #Person1#: Isn't your family name Lin? #Person2#: No. It is Wang. #Person1#: I am sonry. So you are loaving on Duty 21st and your seat is in the business section. #Person2#: That's right. Thank you.

confirm reservation

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#Person1#: Today more and more people advocate lifelong learning. But people have different views about lifelong learning. How do you understand lifelong learning? #Person2#: I think lifelong learning is the concept that it's never too soon or too late for learning #Person1#: Does that mean studying all the time? #Person2#: I don't think so. I think it's about your attitude towards learning. One should be open to new ideas, decisions, skills or behaviors. #Person1#: Then the axiom -'You can't teach an old dog new tricks'doesn't work any longer. #Person2#: You're right. Lifelong learning is about finding learning opportunities at all ages and in numerous contexts #Person1#: Yes, I agree with you. When I retired I will participate in programs to keep momentally active. #Person2#: Me too. To keep up with the changing world, one must be involved in lifelong learning and be ready to accept new things. #Person1#: You know what? I've recently been teaching myself French. #Person2#: Really? That's great! I know that your company has a lot of clients in France. #Person1#: Yes, so I want to learn French to develop my career.

lifelong learning

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#Person1#: May I have your order, please? #Person2#: Yes, I'd like to have a share of steak. #Person1#: OK. How do you like your steak, do you like it rare, medium or well done? #Person2#: I like it well-done, please. #Person1#: Anything else? #Person2#: One Whisky. #Person1#: It will be ready right away.

order food

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#Person1#: I need a taxi. #Person2#: We could easily provide you with a private vehicle, if you'd prefer. #Person1#: No, the taxi will do. #Person2#: Perhaps you'd like to take a beautiful limousine. #Person1#: No, thank you. Taxis and I get along just fine. #Person2#: No private vehicle, no limo. Got it. Where are you going? #Person1#: I'm seeing a show at Rockefeller Center. #Person2#: What time should the taxi be here to pick you up? #Person1#: I'm ready to go right now. #Person2#: I'll have a taxi for you momentarily, sir. #Person1#: Great! As soon as I brush my teeth, I'll be downstairs. #Person2#: You'll enjoy our new, clean taxis, sir.

order a taxi

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#Person1#: Did you go to the basketball game on Friday? #Person2#: No, I couldn't make it. #Person1#: You missed a really good game. #Person2#: Oh, really? Who won? #Person1#: Our school did. They played really well. #Person2#: Too bad I was busy. I really wanted to go. #Person1#: Yeah, you should have. It was really exciting. #Person2#: So what was the score? #Person1#: The score was 101-98. #Person2#: Man, that was a really close game. #Person1#: That's what made it so great. #Person2#: I'll make sure and make it to the next one.

basketball game

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#Person1#: how is your house hunting going? #Person2#: not very well. I haven't found anything within my price range yet. #Person1#: how much are you looking to spend? #Person2#: I can only afford about 300 pounds a month. #Person1#: looks like you're not going to get more than a bedroom in a shared flat with that. #Person2#: really? That's a lot of money to pay for one room. #Person1#: well, if you want to live in London, you have to pay the price! #Person2#: do you know of anyone who needs a roommate? #Person1#: I can ask around at work. Do you have a preference for makers or non-smokers? #Person2#: I'd prefer non-smoking roommates, but I guess I'll have to take what I can get! #Person1#: how long do you want to sign a contract for? #Person2#: I can sign a contract up to a year. I don't know where I'll be after that. #Person1#: do you need a furnished or unfurnished apartment? #Person2#: I don't have any furniture, so it'd be great if it were furnished. #Person1#: you know that you'll have to pay utilities on top of the rent, right? #Person2#: no, I thought that would be included in the rent. #Person1#: it's not usually included, so you'll have to factor in about 100 pounds more each month for utilities. #Person2#: I don't think I can afford that. #Person1#: don't worry. Sometimes people will give you a discount if you promise to do the clearing or take care of the children. #Person2#: that's a good idea. I'll look into finding something like that.

rent a house

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#Person1#: What's the temperature today? #Person2#: It's about 5 degrees centigrade. #Person1#: What's the weather forecast for tomorrow? #Person2#: The weatherman says it's going to snow tomorrow. #Person1#: Are you used to the climate here? #Person2#: I think I'll soon get used to it. #Person1#: What is the average temperature of Beijing? #Person2#: lt's about 180C, but in winter the temperature may fall to 10-15 degrees below zero. And we have a long winter. #Person1#: Which season do you like best? #Person2#: I prefer spring when little by little everything becomes green and the weather is almost always nice.

temperature and climate

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#Person1#: What kind of account do you prefer? Checking account or savings account? #Person2#: I would like to open a checking account. #Person1#: Ok, please just fill out this form and show us your ID card. #Person2#: Here you are.

open an account

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#Person1#: My wife and I are thinking about taking our parents with us on a vacation. Do you have any suggestion about where to go? #Person2#: The choice of destination is very important. It will too energetic for the old people if you make an excursion or go to climb mountains. But they'll be interested in going to the historical places of interest where they can have fun. #Person1#: Sometimes what young people like is different from the old. Maybe we can go visit first and then do some shopping. #Person2#: That's a good idea. That will allow both you and your parents to enjoy yourselves. #Person1#: What should we bring besides a change of clothes, money and some snacks? #Person2#: It's some medicine the doctor recommends. If you leave it at home, you will find it difficult to face up when the old people suffered a seizure. #Person1#: Oh, yes! I didn't think about that. Thank you for reminding me. How many days should we spend on a vacation? #Person2#: You'd better have all a light schedule. You can rest up for a few days if your parents find tired . #Person1#: It seems that good planning for a family vacation is important to make sure everyone will be happy. #Person2#: Yes, that's right. Having an enjoyable time together is the goal.

vacation with parents

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#Person1#: Did you hear who won the election? #Person2#: I can't believe that Obama won. #Person1#: I couldn't be happier to know that he's our new President. #Person2#: I know! He just made history! #Person1#: You voted for him, right? #Person2#: I did. Did you? #Person1#: I voted for him. #Person2#: I am so happy that he is our new President! #Person1#: So am I. #Person2#: I hope that he brings change to America. #Person1#: I have faith in him. #Person2#: I have faith in our new President.

President Obama

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#Person1#: Oh, dear! #Person2#: I'm sorry. I do hope I haven't hurt you. #Person1#: Oh, no. I was just a little startled. That's all right. It's quite all right. #Person2#: But it isn't all right. I made you drop your shopping bags. Let me pick these bags up. #Person1#: You must have been in a great hurry. Never mind. #Person2#: I was only going to catch the bus. I'm afraid I wasn't looking where I was going. I hope nothing was destroyed. #Person1#: Oh, no. Thank you very much. #Person2#: I do apologize. #Person1#: Don't worry about it. There is no need to apologize. Look! Here comes the bus. You'll catch it if you run. #Person2#: Oh, so I shall.

catch a bus

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#Person1#: Well, we'll certainly stay here again next time we're passing through. #Person2#: Good. Do let us know in advance and we'll try to get you the same room. #Person1#: That would be lovely. It may be quite soon in fact. #Person2#: Oh? How is that? #Person1#: Well. We are driving to the South of Spain in the next couple of days and we may come back this way. #Person2#: Do give us a ring if you decide to. I hope you'll have a pleasant trip.

conversatio in hotel

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#Person1#: Well, what do you think is the reason most people do so badly at reaching goals? #Person2#: They lose focus. Everybody's life is busy. There is so much happening in everybody's life. That what happens is they might have a goal and then something will get in the way of that. Maybe their goal is that they want to go on a holiday every year and they put in their leave form with their boss and their boss may ask them to wait for another month and then for another month. That is, so different things get in their way and people don't stand up for their goals. They don't struggle for them. They let other forces push them around a little bit. Also, a lot of people don't set goals; they think they do. But it's either a dream of very loose goal. So when they have to make a decision about a necessary action in their life the goal is so far back in their mind that they don't act in its best interest. Also because people will sit down and say 'oh, here are my goals' and forget all about them. Revisiting them every week is a good way. They stay at the top of your mind so you can take actions based on them.

reach goals

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#Person1#: Hi, Betty. How are things going with you? #Person2#: Not bad. I need a summer job. #Person1#: I was reading the wanted ads. Here's something for you. Wanted: Waitress for a new restaurant. #Person2#: Thank you. I'll have a try.

summer job

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#Person1#: Are you doing anything special tonight? #Person2#: I have nothing tonight. Anything I can do for you? #Person1#: How about going to the movies? It will do you good to get your mind off your work for a while. #Person2#: That sounds like a good idea. But what is playing? #Person1#: I've looked up the entertainment section in the newspaper. There are some new films on in town. #Person2#: Is there anything interesting on? #Person1#: There is also a new Beijing Opera put on for the first time. I wonder if you are interested. #Person2#: Why not, of course. #Person1#: I do not think we have time to go back to the hotel if we want to watch the opera. Let's get something in a nearby restaurant. #Person2#: OK.

watch Beijing Opera

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#Person1#: Hello? #Person2#: Hi Steve. This is Mike. What are you doing? #Person1#: Oh, hi. I was just watching TV. #Person2#: There's nothing to watch right now. #Person1#: I know. I was watching a re-run. I have nothing to do and I was bored. #Person2#: Me too. Let's get together and do something. #Person1#: I'd like to, but I have to meet my parents in an hour for dinner. How about tomorrow? #Person2#: Yeah. Let's plan something tomorrow. #Person1#: Did you hear the weather forecast for tomorrow? #Person2#: I think it is going to be the same as today. Clear and sunny. #Person1#: That's great. We can do something outdoors then. #Person2#: Are there any special events going on tomorrow? #Person1#: Yeah. I think there's a live outdoor concert by the river tomorrow. #Person2#: Oh yeah. I heard about that too. Let's go check it out. #Person1#: Do you know what time it starts? #Person2#: It starts at one PM. #Person1#: Let's meet for lunch at eleven thirty and afterwards, we can head over there. #Person2#: Perfect. I'll see you in front of the apartment at eleven thirty.

go to concert

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#Person1#: Hi, could you help me find a place where I could buy some lunch? #Person2#: Sure! What kind of food would you like? #Person1#: I was thinking of pizza or something else Italian, maybe. #Person2#: I know the perfect place! #Person1#: Good! Where is it? #Person2#: It's right past that last building on the left. Do you want me to go with you? #Person1#: That would be great. #Person2#: Glad you asked me to join you. This will be fun!

buy pizza

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#Person1#: Did you meet the new girl in our sales department. She is taking the place of Maggie during her maternative leave. #Person2#: Did they finally fill that post, how come I haven't seen her? She must have not been inducted yet. #Person1#: I guess not, They haven't officially introduced her to the whole staff yet, she barely started yesterday. #Person2#: Is she just working temporarily? What are they going to do when Maggie comes back from leave. #Person1#: If the new girl is competent, maybe they will promote her when that time comes.

conversation between colleagues

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#Person1#: Did you hear something? #Person2#: Oh, it is my cell phone ringing. I set it in the vibration mode. #Person1#: It is a good habit to set your cell phone to vibrate. It is very annoying to hear the loud and sudden ring tone in quiet offices. #Person2#: You are right. Some ring tone is just terribly loud. You can hear it even in the next door. It is really a kind of distraction. #Person1#: Maybe we can write a report to the boss to see what can be done. #Person2#: Good idea.

ring tone

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#Person1#: Hi, Kerry. Do you follow the news every day? #Person2#: Sometimes. #Person1#: How do you follow the news? #Person2#: Well, here in Japan, mostly on the radio or the internet. #Person1#: Oh, really? OK. What radio station? #Person2#: NPR. But on the military station. #Person1#: OK, and what Internet websites do you listen to? #Person2#: Well, usually it is just AP news, BBC News or whatever. #Person1#: OK. How much of the news do you think is true? #Person2#: I don't know. That's a tough question, because there's so many journalists. The stories made into the papers tend to be accurate, but Unfortunately some people leak information that is untrue to influence public opinion. So you have to consider why that news story is made public. #Person1#: Yeah, how do most people in the states get news? #Person2#: I think most people in the states get news from TV and from the main broadcasting stations. The Evening News, sort of thing. #Person1#: OK, thanks Kerry.

news

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#Person1#: OK, Neil. I am a student journalist from senior grade. I know you just came to this new school a few months ago. Can I interview you for the school newspaper? #Person2#: OK, I'm ready. #Person1#: Neil, how do you usually get to school in the morning? #Person2#: I usually go to school with my friends. We live very close to the school, so we don't have to take the bus. But on Fridays, my mother drives me to school. #Person1#: Good answer. What are your favorite subjects? #Person2#: I really enjoy physical education class. I love to go outside play games and have fun. I like English, too. But some of the words are hard to read and the grammar is hard too. Science is the most difficult for me. #Person1#: That's OK, you're doing well. One last question. How do you feel about going to school in America? #Person2#: I like it here. At first, I was scared but I like my friends and my teachers. I hope that one day I can speak English fluently. #Person1#: Well, I believe you will. Keep up the good work, Neil.

interview new student

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#Person1#: This is a wonderful pie. Is it homemade? #Person2#: It is, but I didn't make it. Jack did. #Person1#: I didn't know your husband cooked. #Person2#: Every week he makes something wonderful. He makes great fresh bread. Sometimes we give some to our neighbors. #Person1#: What else does your amazing husband do? #Person2#: He makes dinner every night. #Person1#: Really? I don't even know how to fry an egg. #Person2#: Jack even does the washing. I spend longer hours traveling from my home to my office and spend fewer hours at home. So he doesn't mind. #Person1#: Yes, our company is a little far from your home. Who does the cleaning? #Person2#: We both do. That way it only takes a small part of Saturday.

conversation between friends

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#Person1#: Have you seen the new show that everyone's talking about? #Person2#: It's called stranger things, I watched it this weekend and it was so cool. #Person1#: I haven't seen it yet, but yeah, everyone is talking about it, what's it about? #Person2#: Well, it's sort of a science fiction tale about a boy who gets caught in the upside down. The opposite world of ours. There are monsters and spiders action and even comedy. The coolest part is that most of the actors are kids our age, you should check it out.

new show

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#Person1#: What happened? I've been waiting for 2 hours. #Person2#: Sorry, we landed on time, but I couldn't exit the airplane with everyone else. #Person1#: Why not? #Person2#: Security stopped me. Just before we landed, a little girl dropped her backpack in my seat when I went to brush my teeth. I guess the flight attendant couldn't figure out whose it was and called security. #Person1#: So you landed at 7:00 and you've been with the police this whole time? #Person2#: Well, they let me go after an hour and a half, but I had to get my luggage. Oh, and there was no food on the flight either. #Person1#: You must be starving! Can I take you to a restaurant? #Person2#: Thanks.

at the airport

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#Person1#: Hello, can I get a taxi? We're just outside the city limits. #Person2#: No problem, ma'am, where exactly are you going? There is an extra charge for anything over 20 kilometers. #Person1#: The Roxy Club downtown, there are 6 of us, though. Do you have any bigger cars so we don't need to take two taxis? #Person2#: Yes, on the weekends, we do. However, it's $3 more to have the bigger car sent you away. #Person1#: That will be fine, and we should be well under the 20 kilometers to our destination. #Person2#: Yes, I can see that, would you like us to send that for you now? #Person1#: Yes, please.

call a taxi

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#Person1#: I've received your letter of application and I see your current job is as a sales assistant at Ray Stones book shop? Why have you applied for this position? #Person2#: Well, I've really enjoyed my work at Ray Stones. I've always been interested in books and usually the customers are really nice. And I like trying to find books for them. #Person1#: So why do you want to leave? #Person2#: Because it's quite a small independent book shop. But EI books is a much bigger company. I read on your website. You have over 50 branches now and you're still growing, and I see you also have a website where people can order books. #Person1#: Well, it's true that we've grown quickly in recent years and it's nice to see you found out about the company. So would you describe yourself as ambitious? #Person2#: Um... I don't think so, but I'd like to be successful. #Person1#: And what are some of your main strengths? #Person2#: Ah, I work hard and I enjoy working with other people and uh, I can solve problems. You can always put your trust in me. #Person1#: That's good.

interview

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#Person1#: Nowadays fewer and fewer people go to the movie theaters to see films. So I am afraid that the film studios are really getting hard time to survive. #Person2#: What you said is true. But the film producers there are more flexible ways to get more audience. For example, to make more movie Ccds, so people will spend money buying them. #Person1#: But it is true that cinemas are losing the attraction they used to have in the past. #Person2#: Yes. Take myself for example. I seldom go to cinemas, but it doesn't mean I no longer see films ; instead, I see films at home-watching Ccds.

movie Ccds

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#Person1#: Do you believe in god? #Person2#: Not at all. I ' m an agnostic. do you? #Person1#: I ' m not sure. Why don ' t you believe there is a god? #Person2#: I think everything has a scientific explanation rather than a theological one. #Person1#: I basically believe in science over theology. I mean, I believe in evolution for example. However, there are many things that science hasn ' t explained yet. #Person2#: I ' m sure that science will explain everything eventually. I think that the strangest thing about religion is that so many religions people act in ways that their religion claims are wrong. #Person1#: For example? #Person2#: Religions preach tolerance, but many wars are caused by intolerant religious fanatics. #Person1#: Yes. Such people don ' t appear to be acting in accordance with their religious beliefs.

religious belief

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#Person1#: Good coming, sir. What can I do for you? #Person2#: Good coming. I would like to open a new account. I want to deposit 500 dollars. #Person1#: Very good, sir. What kind would you like? #Person2#: Could you tell me how many kinds there are in your bank? #Person1#: Besides the checking account, there's a monthly savings account and a daily interest account. #Person2#: Oh, I think I'd like to take the monthly savings account then. #Person1#: Would you fill out this form? #Person2#: OK. Here you are. #Person1#: All right. And here's your deposit book. #Person2#: Thank you. Goodbye. #Person1#: Goodbye.

opening the account

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#Person1#: OK, guys. Here's the plan. Get the ball to the goal, and keep it away from Rich and Taylor! #Person2#: Why? Are they good? #Person1#: They played ball at school. Here we go. Yi-jun, go out for a pass! #Person2#: I'm ready! Whoa, what a hard throw! I can't get that! #Person1#: Catch it, Yi-jun! Run to the ball! Uh-oh! Slow down, you're going to hit. . . #Person2#: Ummmph!

play the ball

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#Person1#: Good morning, Family. We'll have our board meeting this afternoon. Can you write the agenda on the notice board? #Person2#: What will you discuss at the meeting? #Person1#: We'll talk about the financial report for the first half of the year. #Person2#: And anything else? #Person1#: We'll also discuss the personnel plan for the second half of the year. #Person2#: That's all? #Person1#: Yes. Please write them down on the notice board. I want everybody to see them. #Person2#: OK.

agenda

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#Person1#: Did you read this? It says that the number one new years resolution make is to spend more time with friends and family. #Person2#: Why would that be funny? #Person1#: Well, think about it. We are a society that is always on the go, not because we have to, but because we want to. #Person2#: Why? #Person1#: We work hard and spend less time at home because we are trying to provide for our family with goods and services that are usually unnecessary. #Person2#: I don't agree, but anyways, I think you should start thinking of a new year's resolution yourself. #Person1#: What's the point? We always make a new year's resolution and by February we will have forgotten about it. It's pointless. #Person2#: Well then maybe you should resolve to sticking to your goals and objectives. #Person1#: What about you? Your gym bag is gathering dust and you still have brand new running shoes that are yet to be jogged in. #Person2#: Well, I would go if you kept your promise of going to the gym with me everyday! #Person1#: Yeah, yeah, whatever.

new year resolution

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#Person1#: I just had a terrible week. #Person2#: What a shame! #Person1#: I fell down and hurt my arm. #Person2#: That's too bad. #Person1#: Then my son drove into a tree. #Person2#: I'm sorry to hear that. #Person1#: The dog bit the delivery boy. #Person2#: What a pity! #Person1#: And a storm blew our roof away. #Person2#: Ho, no!

terrible week

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#Person1#: Hey, Rose, how are you feeling? #Person2#: Much better today. #Person1#: Oh, Look at the baby. It's so beautiful. Is it a boy or a girl? #Person2#: It's a girl. #Person1#: Can I hold it for a moment? #Person2#: Sure. She is a peaceful child. #Person1#: Oh, how adorable! She's got your eyes. #Person2#: So they say. #Person1#: When are you returning home? #Person2#: Well. The doctor said I have to remain here for at least two more days because I'm rather weak after childbirth. #Person1#: You can use some time off. You'Ve been working too hard anyway.

childbirth

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#Person1#: The final examination will be held at the end of this month. Have you made good preparation? #Person2#: Sure. I've reviewed all the lessons I have learned this academic year. #Person1#: Are you sure you can do well this year? #Person2#: I am 100 % certain. #Person1#: According to what you did last time, I have my doubts. #Person2#: I am sure I can get a 95 this time.

examination preparation

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#Person1#: I can't decide whether to go to university or to get a job. #Person2#: Well, if I were you, I'd go on studying. #Person1#: But I don't even know what to study. #Person2#: If I had chance again, I'd major in English. You're good at language. #Person1#: That's what my parents want me to do. #Person2#: You should take their advice. They know what's best for you. But my friends will have jobs and lots of fun, while I spend all my time doing reading and writing. #Person1#: But if you go to university, you'll still have time for fun. #Person2#: Hm, what you say makes sense. But you know, I still have to ask my parents for pocket money, and I hate to do so at this age. #Person1#: And if you try to find a part-time job, you'll have some money too. #Person2#: You're right. Thank you for the advice.

advice

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#Person1#: Can you help me set up my voicemail message? I just got this service and I am not really sure what I am supposed to say. #Person2#: Sure! You just basically gotta let the caller know who they called, and ask them for their contact information so you can call them back. #Person1#: Ok, so can I say, ' This is Abby's voicemail. I will call you later, so leave me your name and number '. #Person2#: That's more or less the idea, but try something that sounds more friendly. #Person1#: Ok, so how about this, ' This is Abby and I am really happy you called! I promise I will give you a ring as soon as I can, so please leave me your name and number. Talk to you soon! '. #Person2#: A little too friendly Abby. Just say this, ' Hi, you have reached Abby. I am unable to answer your call right now, but if you leave me your name and phone number, I will get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks '. #Person1#: That's perfect! Can you say that again and record it for me?

voicemail massage

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#Person1#: Tell me something about your work experience. #Person2#: Well, I have been in the computer engineering field for 6 years now. I am familiar with both hardware and software and with hands-on experience in system development including system analysis and design. #Person1#: What systems have you worked on? #Person2#: I have worked on about every system that is out right now. #Person1#: Do you feel comfortable with the new system by microcosm? #Person2#: I am not as familiar with it as I am with some of the older systems. But I am a fast learner and I can master it in a short time. #Person1#: What do you consider your strengths? #Person2#: I am knowledgeable and levelheaded.

job interview

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#Person1#: Good afternoon, San Felice Hotel. May I help you? #Person2#: Yes. I'd like to book a room, please. #Person1#: Certainly. When for, madam? #Person2#: March the 23rd. #Person1#: How long will you be staying? #Person2#: Three nights. #Person1#: What kind of room would you like, madam? #Person2#: Er. . . double with bath. I'd appreciate it if you could give me a room with a view over the lake. #Person1#: Certainly, madam. I'll just check what we have available. . . Yes, we have a room on the 4th floor with a really splendid view. #Person2#: Fine. How much is the charge per night? #Person1#: Would you like breakfast? #Person2#: No, thanks. #Person1#: It's eighty four euro per night excluding VAT. #Person2#: That's fine. #Person1#: Who's the booking for, please, madam? #Person2#: Mr. and Mrs. Ryefield, that's R-Y-E-F-I-E-L-D. #Person1#: Okay, let me make sure I got that #Person2#: Yes it is. Thank you. #Person1#: Let me give you your confirmation number. It's 7576385. I'll repeat that, 7576385. Thank you for choosing San Felice Hotel and have a nice day. Goodbye. #Person2#: Goodbye.

book a room

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#Person1#: Would you like to book a table, sir? #Person2#: Yes, would you arrange it for me the day after tomorrow? #Person1#: Sure, when? #Person2#: Six o'clock in the afternoon. #Person1#: For how many guests, please? #Person2#: Six. #Person1#: How much would you like to spend? #Person2#: We don't care about money. We'd like to have some good dishes of local specialties. #Person1#: OK. #Person2#: How many courses are there altogether, please? #Person1#: Eight. #Person2#: Could you tell me some of entrees about the dinner? #Person1#: Sure. The main courses are roast Beijing duck and fried eel slices. #Person2#: Very good.

book a dinner

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#Person1#: I think I may rent out this apartment that I found. #Person2#: Oh, really? Where'd you find it? #Person1#: I was looking through the ads today, and I found it in there. #Person2#: In the ads? Are you serious? #Person1#: Yeah, and it's affordable too. #Person2#: I'd like to hear about this apartment. #Person1#: First of all, it's absolutely gorgeous. #Person2#: What is the rent each month? #Person1#: It's only $ 725 a month. #Person2#: That's amazing. The rent is very cheap. #Person1#: I know it is. #Person2#: It's a good thing that you read that ad today.

rent an apartment

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#Person1#: Here's your roast chicken, ma'am. #Person2#: Thank you. #Person1#: Excuse me, waiter, could you bring me some barbecue sauce? #Person2#: Certainly. ( He brings her the sauce ) Here you are. Can get you anything else? #Person1#: I'm fine for now, thanks.

bring barbecue sauce

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#Person1#: Good morning, Sir. #Person2#: Morning. #Person1#: Is this where I catch the bus for the zoo? #Person2#: Yes. You can take No. 846 from here, but you have to get off at Nanchengmen stop and change to No. 106. #Person1#: That's a little troublesome. #Person2#: Actually, if you go to the bus stop in the next block, you can take No. 105 which will let you right off in front of the zoo gate. #Person1#: Maybe that's what I'll do. Thanks a lot. #Person2#: You're welcome.

show the way

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#Person1#: Will you be voting? #Person2#: Yes. Will you? #Person1#: I already have. #Person2#: How did you do that? #Person1#: I mailed in an absentee ballot. #Person2#: Why is that? #Person1#: I can't vote on Tuesday. #Person2#: What's the reason for that? #Person1#: I have to go to work. #Person2#: You can just go to work after you vote. #Person1#: I need to take care of some business that morning. #Person2#: I get it now.

vote

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#Person1#: Good evening, sir. Welcome to the Comfort Inn. #Person2#: Hello. I have a reservation, under the name Lee, Leo Lee. #Person1#: Mmmm. I'm not sure if we have you down here. How do you spell your last name? #Person2#: It's L-e-e. #Person1#: Oh, right. You're in our system. I was just looking under Li. So, we'Ve got you down for a Business Suite for three days. If I could just have your credit card, I'll process your check-in while #Person2#: You mean I have to pay now? #Person1#: Oh no, we just make an impression of your card using our credit card machine. It's in lieu of a deposit. If everything is OK when you check out, we give it back to you then. It's pretty sta #Person2#: I see. I guess you can tell I don't travel much. #Person1#: ( later ) Here's your card, sir. You're all checked in. let me just tell you about a few of our services. We have free breakfast in the lounge from 7:00- 9:00. You call the receptionist to arrange

check in

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#Person1#: Hello, what can I do for you? #Person2#: Hello. I'm sorry to tell you that I've lost my credit card this morning. I want to report the loss and replace a card. #Person1#: Don't worry. I will help you soon. Please fill in this form first. And write down your name, your account number and the amount in your card please. #Person2#: Done! #Person1#: OK. May I see your ID card? ( B passed his ID card. ) Please wait for a moment. Let me go and check the account. ( A few minutes later. ) We have locked your card. You can come here to renew the account and get a new card a week later. Your money will not be lost. #Person2#: Thank goodness. #Person1#: Please pay 10 yuan, the handling charge. #Person2#: OK! Thank you very much. See you a week later. #Person1#: See you!

lose the card

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#Person1#: how do you feel about wearing name logos or slogans on your clothing? #Person2#: I've never really thought about it before. I guess it doesn't bother me. #Person1#: do you think advertising has an influence on the choices you make when you're shopping? #Person2#: I guess so. I usually buy name-brand clothing, shoes, and electronic goods. How about you? #Person1#: I actually try to avoid name-brand items. I can't stand it when big companies advertise their products all over the place!

advertising influence

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#Person1#: I must point out that trials of new medicine are expensive and you can never guarantee success. #Person2#: But there is a very good chance in this case. I hope you will go ahead in view of the potential benefit to mankind.

new medicine trials

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#Person1#: Hello, this is Andrea. #Person2#: Hello, Andrea, this is Alex. I have some very good news for you. Miranda was very satisfied with you and said she's very much looking forward to working with you. Isn't that wonderful? Congratulations dear! How does it feel to be Miranda's new assistant? I imagine that you'll just be delighted with this news. So let's see, you can start on Monday, right? #Person1#: Umm, well, I don't think I can start Monday. I am visiting my father in Baltimore. And because I don't live in New York, I'll need a couple of days to find a flat and buy some furniture and move my things from Avon. #Person2#: Oh, well then, in that case I suppose Wednesday would be good. Ok, see you then!

new job

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#Person1#: So that's the plan. Now may I ask your opinion about it, Mr. Grey? #Person2#: Well, in my view, the plan is not very good. But it can get the company moving again. #Person1#: Er... There might be sonic strong points there, but they may not be easily carried out.

plan

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#Person1#: Excuse me. Could I ask you some questions? #Person2#: Of course. #Person1#: I work for an advertising agency and I'm doing some research. It's for a new magazine for people like you. #Person2#: People like me? What do you mean? #Person1#: People between 25 and 35 years old. #Person2#: Ok. #Person1#: Right. Urn, what do you do at the weekend? #Person2#: Well, on Fridays, my wife always goes to her exercise class. Then, she visits friends. #Person1#: Don't you go out? #Person2#: Not on Fridays. I never go out on Fridays. I stay at home and watch television. #Person1#: And on Saturdays? #Person2#: On Saturdays my wife and I always go sailing together. #Person1#: Really? #Person2#: Mm, we love it. We never miss it. And then, in the evening, we go out. #Person1#: Where to? #Person2#: Different places. We sometimes go and see friends. We sometimes go to the cinema or restaurants. But we always go out on Saturday evenings. #Person1#: I see. And now Sunday. What happens on Sundays? #Person2#: Nothing special. We often go for a walk. And I always cook a big Sunday lunch. #Person1#: Oh. How often do you do the cooking? #Person2#: Urn, twice a week.., three times a week... #Person1#: Thank you very much. All I need now are your personal details, your name, job and so on. What's your surname? #Person2#: Robinson.

weekend activities

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#Person1#: Dr. Brook, I just don't know what's wrong me. I always feel tired and weak. My wife finally persuaded me to visit you to find out what the trouble is. #Person2#: From what is written here I can see that you had a very bad cold three years ago and that you also had a small operation last year. Did you have any bad effect after that? #Person1#: Well, I don't remember. #Person2#: For example, how long did you stay at home each time you were ill? #Person1#: Just a couple of days, but about six months ago I was home for about two weeks with a cold or something. #Person2#: Did you see a doctor at that time, or did you just stay at home? #Person1#: No, I didn't see a doctor. When I began to feel better, I returned to work. #Person2#: And when did you start feeling so tired again? #Person1#: It must have been about ten days ago. When I came home from work one night, there just didn't seem to be any reason to go back the next day. #Person2#: Well, it sounds as if your problem may be the kind of work you do. The tests I just made don't show anything really wrong. But I would like to make some further tests in the hospital. #Person1#: That's fine with me. #Person2#: All right, you can check in tonight and I'll make the tests tomorrow morning.

health check

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#Person1#: Hello, Martha. #Person2#: Hello. #Person1#: Did you have a nice holiday? #Person2#: Of course. #Person1#: Where did you go? #Person2#: I went to Fiji. #Person1#: Fiji? Was that nice? #Person2#: Very nice. #Person1#: And how long did you stay there? #Person2#: For two weeks. #Person1#: And you had a good time, eh? #Person2#: Very. #Person1#: What did you do, Martha? #Person2#: We went swimming, sailing and we played on the sand. #Person1#: Great. And what does Fiji look like? #Person2#: It has beautiful beaches, palm trees and... #Person1#: And the people. What are the people like? #Person2#: Really friendly. #Person1#: That's great. You're very sunburnt. #Person2#: Yes, I know. I've spent much time in the sun. #Person1#: Sunbathing? #Person2#: Yeah. #Person1#: Aha.

a nice holiday

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#Person1#: Keep going! You can do it! You are strong. Don't give up! #Person2#: I didn't know this exercise class was going to be so hard. I need water. #Person1#: Hey, what are you doing? I didn't say you could take a break! You are here to lose weight, right? You aren't going to get healthy by drinking water. #Person2#: I am thirsty! I can't exercise without water. I hate this class. I'd prefer to exercise alone. #Person1#: You need to try harder! You can do it! Keep going! Don't slow down! #Person2#: I think I'm done with this class. It's too difficult. I'm out of here.

difficult exercise

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#Person1#: Can you tell me how to reach the bank,please? #Person2#: Which bank? There are two: the Allied Irish Bank and the Bank of Ireland. #Person1#: I have an AIB pass card and I want to get money from the bank. #Person2#: You need to go to the Allied Irish Bank which is near the local shopping center, Dunnes Stores. #Person1#: How do I get there? I have no knowledge of this area. #Person2#: Cross the road and turn left at the other side. Walk a long the footpath until you reach the traffic lights. You will see a shopping center on the right hand side. Walk across the road and turn right after the shopping center. Keep going straight for about 100 metres and the bank is to your left. #Person1#: It sounds a little bit difficult. How far is it from here? #Person2#: It's not so difficult. It's about five minutes' walk from here. I can draw a map for you if you wish. #Person1#: Oh, I would really appreciate that.

show the way

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#Person1#: Hi! Nice to meet you, Nancy! Where were you yesterday? #Person2#: I didn't come because I was sick. #Person1#: You still look a little sick. You ought to go back to bed. #Person2#: I am going home now. #Person1#: Did you drive today? #Person2#: Oh, No, I don't have a car. #Person1#: I can take you home. Would you like a ride? #Person2#: Yes. Thanks a lot. Could you stop at the chemist's on the way? I need to buy some medicine.

sickness

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#Person1#: Thank you, Thank you and welcome to everyone's favorite game show, Unbelievable Trivia. Today's contestant, Julie Jones, has just entered our bonus round and is trying to win our grand prize, $30,000 in cash and an all-expense paid, six-day vacation to China. Okay, Julie. In order to win the grand prize, you must answer all four of the bonus questions correctly. All of the questions are true or false. If false, you must make the statement true by giving the correct information. If not, you go home with our consolation prize: a fine set of encyclopedias on home repairs. [Oh] Remember. When the buzzer goes off, you must give your answer. Are you ready? #Person2#: I'm ready. #Person3#: The first question: A cat has 32 muscles in each ear. #Person2#: Uh. True. #Person3#: You are correct! Question number two: A tuna is the only fish that can blink with both eyes. #Person2#: True, I mean, I mean, I mean false. A SHARK is the only fish that can blink with both eyes. #Person3#: Correct. Only two more questions. Number three: An elephant has the largest eyes in the world. #Person2#: I know that one. False. The giant squid has the largest eyes. #Person3#: Super. This is the last question Julie. The national anthem of Greece has 134 verses. #Person2#: False. The national anthem of Greece has 158 verses. #Person3#: You are right! #Person2#: Did I win? #Person3#: Yes, Julie, pack your bags, and we'll pack your wallet. [Alright!] You're off to China. Well, that's all for today's show. See you next time #Person2#: Thank you, Thank you.

win the game

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#Person1#: Hello, Happy Time Catering Services, Vitoria speaking. How can I help you? #Person2#: Hello, Victoria. This is Joe Smith from country holidays. I wondered if you could do some catering for us next week, we are having a small reception. It's to launch our summer holiday advertising campaign. Will you be free? #Person1#: When exactly is it? Mr. Smith? #Person2#: April 21st, that's Thursday. Oh, sorry, no. It should be Friday. #Person1#: Oh, yes I can do that where will you be holding it? #Person2#: We thought we'd have that at head office and use the conference room, because there is enough room for everyone there. #Person1#: Ok. What sort of things would you like? #Person2#: Just a light lunch I think, so that people can eat while they move around and talk to each other. You did some thing similar for us last year. We'd be happy to have the same menu again. #Person1#: Right. I'll look at my diary and see what you had last time. Oh, I nearly forgot to ask you how many should I cater for? #Person2#: Well, I think most people will be able to come, perhaps around 30. No, let's say 35, to be sure. #Person1#: Right, thank you for getting in touch, Mr. Smith. I'll send you confirmation of the arrangements by the end of this week. #Person2#: Ok.

catering service

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#Person1#: So how long have you been living in London? #Person2#: Er, a couple of years. How long have you been working here? #Person1#: Only a few months. I moved down here for the job. There was no work for me where I came from. #Person2#: Where did you come from then? #Person1#: I came from a small village called Arnside near Lancaster a year ago. There was nothing there. So I moved to London. #Person2#: Do you enjoy working here in this restaurant? #Person1#: Very much so.

London life

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#Person1#: Still feeling ill? #Person2#: Yes. And that medicine hasn't helped. Not a good start to our vacation, I'm afraid. #Person1#: Do you have any idea what caused it? #Person2#: Well, I thought it might be last night's dinner. #Person1#: But I am fine. Could it be the heat? It's enough to make anyone ill. #Person2#: I know. But we've been here a week now. Anyway, I've been careful in the sun and I've been drinking bottled water. #Person1#: Then we'd better stay in the hotel today.

feeling ill

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#Person1#: Can I help you, Miss? #Person2#: No, thanks, I'm just looking. How much is that necklace? #Person1#: 2,999 dollars. #Person2#: Too expensive! My sister's birthday is tomorrow. I'm thinking what I should buy for her. #Person1#: You'll find that the prices of our goods are quite reasonable. #Person2#: Well, that's certainly nice to know. I'll take it. #Person1#: It's a good choice. I'm sure she'll love it. Cash or card, Miss? #Person2#: I hope so. Card, please. #Person1#: That comes to 3,199 dollars with tax. Please sign here.

birthday present

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#Person1#: And how will you be paying for your room, Ms. White? #Person2#: By credit card. #Person1#: Both rooms on the same card? #Person2#: Yes. #Person1#: Your card number please? #Person2#: 4434 1234 5678 9902. #Person1#: Double one, zero two? #Person2#: No, double nine zero two. #Person1#: 4434 1234 5678 9902? #Person2#: That's right. #Person1#: And the expiry date? #Person2#: Eleven, . . . #Person1#: Could you repeat that please? #Person2#: November this year. #Person1#: Thank you. I've booked two rooms for Ms. White and Mr. Webber from Wednesday the 25th to Saturday the 28th of September. #Person2#: Thank you. #Person1#: You're welcome. We'll see you on the 25th, Ms. White. #Person2#: Thanks a lot. Goodbye. #Person1#: Goodbye.

payment

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#Person1#: Yes, sir. What'll it be for you? #Person2#: Two hamburgers and French fries. #Person1#: Is there anything else? #Person2#: Give me two cokes also, please. #Person1#: Is this to go or to eat here? #Person2#: We'll eat here. #Person1#: Here you are. That's eight fifty. #Person2#: And can I have some ketchup, please? #Person1#: It's on the service counter over there.

order the meal

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#Person1#: Good morning, International Student Office. May I help you? #Person2#: I'd like to talk to the director about my plan to go home next week. #Person1#: Are you one of the students from England? #Person2#: No, I'm from the United States. I came last May. #Person1#: I see. The director can see you next Monday. Do you prefer morning or afternoon? #Person2#: Morning is better for me. #Person1#: Would 9:00 o'clock be alright? #Person2#: That suits me fine. #Person1#: Good. We'll expect you then at 9:00 o'clock on Monday morning. #Person2#: Thank you very much.

make an appointment

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#Person1#: What's up? Are you still studying? #Person2#: Yeah, I'll be at it all night. #Person1#: When's the big test? #Person2#: Not for 3 days. But I have too many things to remember before then. #Person1#: You're taking this Spanish class so seriously. Don't you think you should lighten up a bit? #Person2#: I can't. Not only do I need to get good grades, but I also have to actually learn this stuff. Next year, I'm applying to a nursing program. And they give special financial help to students who speak 2 languages. #Person1#: Come on, you'll do fine. You always do fine. #Person2#: Only when I study hard. #Person1#: OK, but can't you take a little break? Hey, you should come get some fish with me. You know fish is actually very good for your brain.

study hard

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#Person1#: What can I do for you, Sir? #Person2#: I'm Tom in room 508, and I want a wake-up call tomorrow morning. #Person1#: At what time? #Person2#: 6:15 am, please. #Person1#: No problem, we have a computer wake-up service. Please dial 2 first and then the time. That is to say, dial 2 and then 0615. #Person2#: I see. I should dial all the numbers 20615 in turn. Thank you. By the way, if I want to change my wake up time, what shall I do? #Person1#: Just dial your new wake up time, the computer will record the new wake up time and delete the previous numbers automatically. #Person2#: If I dial 20700, I will be waked up at 7:00 am, am I right? #Person1#: Yes, quite right. #Person2#: Thank you. Goodnight.

wake-up call

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#Person1#: Mr. Sharp, thank you for giving me this interview. So, my first question is, are you happy with your life? #Person2#: Am I happy? You may know you are the first person to have asked me this question directly. The others dared not because they were afraid I might say yes. They wanted me to say no so that they could make up stories about me. #Person1#: What kind of stories? #Person2#: Brian Sharpe, author of over 100 historical novels, lives in a lonely house 30 miles away from Sydney. But is he happy? #Person1#: Is that why you have refused many interviews? #Person2#: I'm tired of being told that I must be unhappy because I'm rich and successful. I'm not unhappy. #Person1#: Understood. And I'm wondering if you follow a similar pattern of writing. #Person2#: I know what you mean. Do I write similar stories? I say no. #Person1#: So, how do you create your heroes? #Person2#: My heroes live? They think for themselves. All their stories are drawn from life, my life, my friends' lives, including my friends in many books. #Person1#: Sounds good to me.

interview

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#Person1#: Hi Miya, how are you? #Person2#: I'm very well, thanks. But I'm crazy busy these days. How are you? #Person1#: Fine, thanks. Why are you so busy? #Person2#: I have a Chinese test next week. #Person1#: Come on, I believe you can pass it, your spoken Chinese is good enough. #Person2#: Uh, speaking is one thing, exam is another thing I'm afraid. #Person1#: Anyway, do you want to have a coffee now? #Person2#: Ok, but I don't have much time. I have to go to the library. #Person1#: It won't take long, let's go to the cafe. #Person2#: Ok.

preparing a test

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#Person1#: Hello Tom, do you mean your going away? #Person2#: Oh yes, I've booked the ticket and it's time for me to go back home. #Person1#: Well, how long have you been in China? #Person2#: I've been here for 2 years. #Person1#: Did you enjoy your stay? #Person2#: Yes, indeed. I should say. I've had a wonderful time over the past 2 years. You and Xiao Fang have given me a lot of help. People here are very friendly. Thank you all very much. #Person1#: When are you leaving? #Person2#: I'm off next Sunday. I've come to say goodbye today. #Person1#: I'd like to invite you to dinner before you go. What about Friday? #Person2#: I'm free on Friday. I'd like to come. Would you please ask Xiao Fang to be there, too? #Person1#: Of course I will.

farewell dinner

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#Person1#: We need to have a serious talk. #Person2#: About what? #Person1#: Your attendance or rather lack of it. #Person2#: OK, so I've missed a few classes. #Person1#: A few classes? I've been told you've missed 6 out of 8 times in 2 different classes. That's really setting yourself up to fail. You're about to be in big trouble. #Person2#: What's the big deal about missing some classes? #Person1#: The big deal is that you're here on a student visa. #Person2#: So? #Person1#: So if you don't attend classes regularly, you won't be a full time student which your visa requires. #Person2#: What are you going to do? Turn me into the police? #Person1#: Oh, of course I'll have to report you if you continue missing your classes, then I'm afraid you'll have to pack your things.

missing class

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#Person1#: Hi Jenny, I'm calling to ask you if you want to go to the park with us tomorrow. #Person2#: I'd like to but I cannot. I'm leaving for New York tomorrow. #Person1#: Are you going there to see a friend? #Person2#: No, I'm going there for work. #Person1#: Will you go by train or plane? #Person2#: Neither. David is driving to New York tomorrow. He'll give me a lift. #Person1#: That will be a long trip. #Person2#: Yes, but Lisa will go with us too. We can talk and listen to music on the way. #Person1#: How long are you staying for? #Person2#: Just 5 days. Oh, I have to pack now. I'll call you when I come back. #Person1#: OK. Bye.

leave for work

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#Person1#: Hi, I would like to purchase a one way ticket to Brussels, please. #Person2#: Certainly sir, this is our train schedule. We have an express train departing every morning and an overnight train that departs at nine pm. #Person1#: How long does it take to get there? #Person2#: About twelve hours. We currently have tickets available only for first class on the express train. If you ' d like, you can choose a sleeper on the overnight train which is a bit less expensive. #Person1#: Yeah, I think that is the best option. Do you serve food on the train? Twelve hours is such a long time! #Person2#: Yes, of course. There is a dining car towards the front of the train where they serve meals at all times. We do provide complimentary water and coffee for all of our passengers. #Person1#: Great! I ' ll take it. #Person2#: Here you are sir. Your train leaves from platform number nine at nine on the dot. Remember to be here at least thirty minutes before your scheduled departure time or else you might miss your train! #Person1#: I understand. Thank you very much! #Person2#: Have a great trip.

ticket

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#Person1#: Isn't it past your bedtime already? #Person2#: I am not sleepy. #Person1#: It's getting late, and you have to wake up early tomorrow. #Person2#: There is no way that I can fall asleep right now. #Person1#: Try listening to some soft music. #Person2#: It won't work. I'm nowhere close to being tired. #Person1#: I really don't care, just go to sleep. #Person2#: What if I stay up and do something, until I get tired? #Person1#: You'll be up all night if I let you do that. #Person2#: I'm going to get to sleep eventually. #Person1#: You need to go to sleep now, so go to sleep. #Person2#: Good night.

sleep

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#Person1#: Doctor, I have the worst toothache! #Person2#: How long have you had this pain? #Person1#: For about a week or so, but it ' s gotten really bad in the last couple of days. #Person2#: Did you do anything that might have aggravated your tooth? #Person1#: You know, I was eating jawbreakers in the movies the other day, and I accidentally bit down really hard on one. #Person2#: What kind of toothbrush do you use? #Person1#: I just use a regular hard bristle toothbrush. #Person2#: Does it bother you when you eat something really cold? #Person1#: Yes, it definitely bothers me more when I do that.

toothache

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#Person1#: Good morning, May. Good girl, you are reading English books again. #Person2#: Good morning. There is no reason to miss so beautiful a morning. Is that a new bird? #Person1#: Oh, yes, my daughter bought it yesterday. We call her Lulu. #Person2#: It looks so cute. Is it a parrot? #Person1#: Yes. Just look at her colorful feathers. What else can it be? #Person2#: I see. It's interesting that there is also a parrot in my English book. His mane is Polly. #Person1#: Really? A foreign parrot! #Person2#: He can speak English, too. #Person1#: Maybe you can teach Lulu some English words. #Person2#: Lulu. Lulu. Say hello. hello. Oh, she is so smart. Good bird.

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#Person1#: The product's selling points is its advanced technoledge. #Person2#: Unfortunately, it's just too expensive for majority of consumer to afford. #Person1#: Why is the price so high? #Person2#: It's not just that the price is high, it's that the overhead to update an entire computer system to be compatible is costly. #Person1#: Model of computers aren't compatible? #Person2#: Most current computer systems simply can't handle it because this model truly has extraordinary capabilities. #Person1#: Maybe after the next generation of technology comes out, the price of this model will become more affordable. #Person2#: But by then, the technology will be outdated. #Person1#: True, but our focus has never been affordability anyway. Coastwise, we may not be very competitive, but qualitywise, we definitely have an edge. #Person2#: That's right, no one else has a product on the market now that is comparable. #Person1#: This model has advanced technoledge, superior components, it is compact, and it's a top-quality product. #Person2#: I guess you get what you pay for.

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#Person1#: How about going to the cinema tonight? #Person2#: That's great. What's on tonight? #Person1#: I am not sure about the name of the film, but I know it's a romantic one. #Person2#: Romantic? I am afraid I like thrillers better. #Person1#: Don't you think it's too bloody? #Person2#: On the contrary, very exciting.

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#Person1#: Hi, Jack, how have you been? #Person2#: Not very well. #Person1#: Why? Looks like you're feeling very down! What happened? #Person2#: Nothing. #Person1#: Come on. For a man who's feeling so, down, there're usually two reasons. Either his career is going downhill, or he has a broken heart. Since you're so successful, it must be the latter. #Person2#: Well, you're right. I just broke up with Jane. #Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry. I thought you two were made for each ocher. #Person2#: Well, you never know. I'm ready for a commitment and want to settle down, but she says she wants to pursue her career while she's still young. #Person1#: Well, she is not to blame. It's always difficult to choose between career and family. #Person2#: Maybe you're right. #Person1#: Jack, I don't know what to say to comfort you, but cheer up! There are plenty of fish in the sea and you'll find your soul mate, your perfect match! #Person2#: Yeah, but it's hard to forget her at moment. You know, we were together for almost five years. It's really hard...

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#Person1#: Your mp3 looks so cool. Where did you get it? #Person2#: I bought it online. #Person1#: Really? Do you often shop online? #Person2#: Yes. I buy most of my daily necessities online. #Person1#: I've never tried E-shopping. Is it better than shopping at an actual store? #Person2#: Yes, much better. You can log in a website, browse through many items and categories comfortably at home, order the goods, pay by credit or debit card, and the goods will be delivered to your home. #Person1#: Wounds good, and I don't have to queue up at the cashier. #Person2#: And you can still go'window shopping'just like in a real shopping mall. #Person1#: Well, are there any other advantages? #Person2#: Yes, most of the shops are closed at 22:00 or even earlier, but the internet operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can be accessed anywhere. #Person1#: Are there many choices of online shopping? #Person2#: Sure. You can buy almost anything you can think of. #Person1#: Perhaps I should have a try.

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#Person1#: Is there anything I can help you with? #Person2#: Yes, thank you. I am really far behind on this project. Could you help me with the extra typing or xeroxing? #Person1#: I can do either one. #Person2#: Good. That would be very helpful. Can you start with those pages over there? #Person1#: No problem. #Person2#: Thank you very much! How long have you been working here? #Person1#: I have been working here for 5 years. #Person2#: Well, we have some special projects coming up. Would you be interested in working on any of those? #Person1#: Yes, I would love to work on a special project! #Person2#: Well then, I'll keep you in the loop. Thank you for your help today.

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#Person1#: How can I help you? #Person2#: Yes, I would like to look at some of your products. I think what I am using now does not fit me well. #Person1#: We have a full range of products from cosmetics to skin cleansers. #Person2#: What do you have in foundation? #Person1#: Our foundation is of very super quality. We only use the finest ingredients. It will moisturize your skin and it can protect your skin from UVA and UVB. #Person2#: What colors do you have in foundation? #Person1#: Let me show you. We have six colors #Person2#: The color I use now is natural beige. How much do you sell it for? #Person1#: 250 Yuan. #Person2#: That's expensive. #Person1#: What you're paying for, madam, is the ingredients. it provides a soft and perfect finish coverage with a weightless feel. #Person2#: I understand. I need a lipstick, too. Do you have lipsticks in red? #Person1#: Of course. But I suggest you buy a lipgloss. The shining effect is in. #Person2#: All right. How much is it? #Person1#: 45 Yuan. If you buy the two, you can get a small bottle of nail polish for free. #Person2#: Well, I'll take them.

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#Person1#: Hello, Sunshine Travel Agency. #Person2#: Hello. Is there a package tour to Beijing? #Person1#: Well, let me see. We have a nice one on which we still have several unfilled places. #Person2#: Does the tour have a Chinese-speaking guide? #Person1#: Yes, sir. #Person2#: What is the cost of the tour? #Person1#: Five hundred dollars altogether. #Person2#: It's a bit expensive. Can you tell me the schedule? #Person1#: Yes, I will introduce the itinerary in detail.

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#Person1#: We'Ve been over this a thousand times. The data is irrefutable! Look, we'Ve done extensive research, built studies, and read the literature, and there is conclusive evidence to support my theory! #Person2#: Horowitz, I beg to differ. Even in your most recent study, the investigative approach was flawed! You know as well as I do that the collection of data was not systematic, and there is a large margin of error. To draw a definitive conclusion based on that data would be misleading #Person1#: That is preposterous! #Person2#: You are trying to single-handedly solve one of the world's greatest mysteries, and yet you are oblivious to the fact that you are wrong! #Person1#: I am not wrong! The chicken came first! #Person2#: No! The egg came first!

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#Person1#: You said you like classical music very much. Then who is your favorite opera star? #Person2#: There are three of them, the Three Tenors. #Person1#: Oh, you mean Pavarotti, Domingo and Carreras. Have you been to their live shows? #Person2#: Yeah, it's really a unique experience. It's a solo concert by Pavarotti. He put on the performance in the Forbidden City in Beijing. #Person1#: I've heard of that one. It was also his swan song. #Person2#: Besides, speaking of classical music, we should never forget about the New Year's Concert. #Person1#: Of course not. People all over the world watch it on TV, or listen to it on the radio. #Person2#: Sure. It's undoubtedly one of the biggest classical music events. Have you ever been to the live show? #Person1#: Yes, I went to the New Year's Concert in 2005. #Person2#: Wow, you are so lucky. I saw that one on TV. But it must be so different to be there in the concert hall. #Person1#: That's for sure. You know, it's really amazing to be in the best concert hall, listening to the performance by the best orchestra. I had the greatest time ever. #Person2#: Who was the conductor at that event? #Person1#: Lorin Maazel. He did an amazing job. Moreover, he just celebrated his 75th birthday. #Person2#: So cool. I wish I can go to the live New Year's Concert someday in the future. #Person1#: The right opportunity for you would come along soon. You know, music is transnational. #Person2#: I believe in that. Well, the performance is about to begin. Let's be quiet.

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#Person1#: I like to stay here. #Person2#: Why? #Person1#: People are very kind down your way. You're lucky. #Person2#: Yes, do you always gather to welcome new comers? #Person1#: Never. #Person2#: Really? #Person1#: Yeah. People down our way hardly speak to each other.

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#Person1#: Are you cold? #Person2#: Yes, a little. #Person1#: I wonder if we can change the temperature. #Person2#: I tried before. There are no buttons on the air conditioning. #Person1#: There must be buttons. How do they turn it on and off? #Person2#: I think it is centrally controlled. They control it at the main desk. #Person1#: Well, they have it too cold in here. I want to be warmer. I won't be able to sleep. #Person2#: I'm going downstairs for more drinking water. I will ask them. #Person1#: What did they say about the air conditioning? #Person2#: They said it is centrally controlled. All the rooms are the same. They can't change it. #Person1#: That's stupid. How can I sleep in this? #Person2#: You can wear more clothes.

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#Person1#: Hello, Kate! How are you doing? #Person2#: Fine, thanks. How are you? #Person1#: Fine. How are your term papers? #Person2#: Oh my lord. I haven't really started them. #Person1#: How could it be? They are due two weeks later. #Person2#: I know but I was busy with my part-time job the last few days. #Person1#: Kate, you know, I am thinking of getting a part-time job next year because I really need more money and I don't want to ask my parents for any more. But I'm so busy! How am I going to work and study? How do you do it? Do you have some good tips on budgeting time? #Person2#: To be honest with you, Jason, I don't think I'm doing a very good job of balancing my schoolwork with my job. I'm always two steps behind. I've got to get back to the dorm and continue writing that paper. Say! Why don't you talk to your advisor? And let me know! #Person1#: My advisor?

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#Person1#: Could I order dinner? #Person2#: Of course. What would you like? #Person1#: I want a bottle of champagne, lobster tail, and filet mignon, medium rare. #Person2#: I'm so sorry. We ran out of filet mignon. May I suggest the porterhouse instead? #Person1#: That's too bad, but the porterhouse will be okay. #Person2#: May I be so bold as to suggest chocolate-covered strawberries with the champagne? #Person1#: Not tonight, thank you. #Person2#: No strawberries. We'll charge your amenities account, if that's okay. #Person1#: Charge it to whatever account you like. #Person2#: Your meal will be delivered as soon as it's all ready. Enjoy!

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#Person1#: Even with volume sales our costs for the Exec User won't go down much. #Person2#: Just what are you proposing? #Person1#: We could take a cut on the price. But 25 % would reduce much our profit margin. We suggest a compromise 10 %. #Person2#: That's a big change from 25 %! 10 % is beyond my negotiating limit. Any other ideas? #Person1#: I don't think I can change it right now. Why don't we talk again tomorrow? #Person2#: Sure. I have to talk to my office anyway. I hope we can find some common ground on this. #Person1#: Robert, I have been instructed to reject the numbers you proposed, but we can try to come up with something else. #Person2#: I hope so, Dana. My instructions are to negotiate hard on this deal, but I'm trying very hard to reach some middle ground. #Person1#: I understand. We propose a structured deal. For the first six months, we get a discount of 20 % and the next six months we get 15 %. #Person2#: Dana. I can't bring those numbers back to my office, they'll turn it down flat. #Person1#: Then you'll have to think of something better, Robert.

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#Person1#: How can I help you? #Person2#: Yes, I am James Mason from Anderson and Associates Limited. I would like to see Mr. Smith. #Person1#: Do you have an appointment? #Person2#: Yes, he knows I'm coming. Our meeting is set for 2 o'clock. #Person1#: I wonder if Mr. Smith forgot your meeting. I am afraid he left this office this morning and is not expected back until 4 p. m. Let me find out if he made arrangements for someone else to meet with you in his place. Will you please have a seat? #Person2#: Sure. #Person1#: Yes, Mr. Mason. I just checked with our office manager, Ms. Terry. She said Mr. Smith briefed her on your project. She is just finishing up a meeting now. She should be with you shortly. Would you like me to show you around while you are waiting? #Person2#: That would be very nice. Thank you. #Person1#: Right this way, Mr. Mason. We can start with our front office. When Ms. Terry is ready, you may take the elevator at the front to the 6th floor. There is a conference room already prepared.

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#Person1#: What do you want to eat today? #Person2#: I feel like having some dumplings. Let's go out to eat. #Person1#: No need! I know how to make dumplings. Let's do it from scratch. Can you give me a hand in the kitchen? I don't think I can finish everything by myself. #Person2#: Of course. What do you want me to do? #Person1#: Just trim vegetables for cooking. I will cut up the meat. #Person2#: I can do that. And I would like to make dumplings later. #Person1#: Yeah, you are my good helper, Steven. #Person2#: Absolutely.

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#Person1#: My stay is over. Here's the key to my room. #Person2#: Thank you. And here's your receipt, sir. #Person1#: Many thanks. #Person2#: I hope your stay here was satisfactory, sir. #Person1#: This could be a great hotel, once you get rid of the insects. The city itself is great. #Person2#: I'm glad that the little problem didn't ruin your visit. Please have a pleasant trip home.

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#Person1#: Hello? #Person2#: Hi Vicky. #Person1#: Are you there yet? #Person2#: Yes. #Person1#: I just got off the subway. I'm almost there. Sorry I'm late. #Person2#: That's no problem. I just wanted to tell you I'm inside. #Person1#: Where are you? #Person2#: On the second floor. #Person1#: Should I come to the second floor or do you want to come to the first floor? #Person2#: Come upstairs. #Person1#: What? #Person2#: Oh, Can you hear me OK? I said, come to the second floor. #Person1#: Oh, OK. What are you doing there? #Person2#: Just looking at some books on how to learn English. #Person1#: Do you want to get something to eat later? #Person2#: No, I'm still full from dinner. #Person1#: What do you want to do? #Person2#: I don't know for sure. When you get here we'll talk about it. #Person1#: OK, see you soon. #Person2#: Bye.

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