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<|start|> A: Let 's begin by having you tell me about yourself and your background . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I have been working as a paralegal for the last 10 months through an agency that specializes in the legal field . My experience has been supporting attorneys in the field of labor law , where I have been able to apply my paralegal education . I was commended on my ability to take information and break it down into usable facts . I really love research and analyzing facts . My major in college was English , and as a result , my writing skills are my major strength . I am looking for a position where my research and writing skills can be used . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What do you think are the key qualities needed to succeed in the paralegal profession ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Flexibility would certainly rank high in this type of job . In my last position , I supported four lawyers , and it was not unusual for them all to give me high-priority items to do in the same day or week . There were days when I had to stop and prioritize my work just to get a handle on everything . I would discuss the urgency of their work with each of them so I did n't drop the ball . At the same time , I made sure each of them felt like his or her project was important on my agenda . I think communication is probably the next key quality . It really worked well when I talked with each of them , explained my situation , and got their input . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Can you give me an example of a time when you had to work above and beyond your job description ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: There was a very important project that had to be researched and completed by the end of the week . Even though I worked extra hours every night for almost two weeks , my boss and I stayed until 2 a . m . for two nights before the final wrap up . It was very rewarding to have put so much effort into a project and see the really great results . My boss gave me a bonus for my extra effort . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Tell me about a time when you had to research a case and encountered some obstacles you had to overcome . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I remember a case that was filled with obstacles . The first thing I did was research through documents and past cases that had similar circumstances . I assembled the facts and then tried to put them together and analyze the next step . I was able to get some input from another lawyer I happened to see at lunch . Through some hard work and fact digging , I was able to find a way to overcome most of the obstacles . I took my findings to my boss and made some recommendations , which she and I discussed and eventually resolved.My boss was impressed with the work I had done . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What are your strengths and weaknesses ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: My strengths are my caring about getting the job done . I am very results-driven and have been able to meet all my deadlines in past jobs . As far as weaknesses , I really enjoy my work , and sometimes I put in too much time . But I am aware of my tendency to overwork and have learned to pace myself more . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Tell me about a time when you had a confrontation with a coworker or boss . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I did have an issue with someone who was getting on my nerves . I asked her if I could talk with her one day , and we had a good discussion . It turned out she was not aware of the impact of her actions and that she really needed an explanation of the procedure . I took the time to explain the procedures , and there have n't been any problems since that day . <|end|>
<|start|> A: When do you find a job satisfying ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: My biggest satisfaction is when I experience growth in a job . When I first started as a paralegal , I had a lot to learn . But through hard work , advice from some good mentors and continuing education , I have come a long way . I 've learned to be flexible when possible and to deal with difficult people in a positive manner . <|end|>
<|start|> A: How would your coworkers describe you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: First , they 'll say I have a lot of energy and enthusiasm . I really enjoy working with people . Secondly , they 'll say I had great customer service skills . I put the customer first . And thirdly , they 'll say that I know the law . I put a lot of effort into my education as a paralegal and take it seriously . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Do you have any questions ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , I do . On a scale of one to 10 , what would you say morale was in this company ? </s> |
<|start|> A: Going to the gym tonight , Mary ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , Sally . I want to do some sit-ups and perhaps get in a game of singsong . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That sounds like fun.Would you mind some company ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 'd love it.Working out is more fun with a friend . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I 'll get my things and meet you there . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Good.If you happen to see Jim and Bob on the way see if they would like a game of singsong . </s> |
<|start|> A: The Great Wall is a great attraction for visitors . <|end|>
<|start|> B: It 's a man-made wonder . I 've seen it many times in textbooks and it 's part of my dream to visit it . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Someone claimed it was one of the two man-made wonders that could be seen on the moon . <|end|>
<|start|> B: That 's true . </s> |
<|start|> A: 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 . <|end|>
<|start|> B: is it a horror movie ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: yeah , I love horror movies . Would you like to go with me tomorrow ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: no way . I will be scared out of my wits . <|end|>
<|start|> A: that 's funny , I did n't know a big fellow like you could be so soft and timid on the inside . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Hey , how could you like to taste my fist ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: alright , all joking aside , what kinds of moves do you like ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Um , let me see , romance , comedy . documentary , action , science fiction , animated and so on . <|end|>
<|start|> A: that is to say , you like all genres except for horror movies . <|end|>
<|start|> B: yeah . It seems like we do n't speak the same language as far as movies are concerned . <|end|>
<|start|> A: not quite . I also greatly enjoy romance and comedy . <|end|>
<|start|> B: the Notebook is this type of movie . <|end|>
<|start|> A: really ? I have n't heard of it . <|end|>
<|start|> B: well then , this could be a nice opportunity to enjoy it together . I bet you 'd love it . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Ok . I ca n't wait to see it . Let 's go ! </s> |
<|start|> A: Would you mind if I ask you whether you are married or not ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: To be frank , I was married once , and now I 'm single . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Do you mean you got a divorce ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , my first marriage was a failure . </s> |
<|start|> A: How are you getting along with your wife now ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: What can you expect ? Not that good . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What are you going to do then ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Just let it go . <|end|>
<|start|> A: How are your work now ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Not bad , just let it go . </s> |
<|start|> A: Come in , please . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Good morning , Mrs Smith . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Good morning . You are Mr . Sun , are n't you ? Take a seat , please . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , thank you . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I 've noticed from your resume that you majored in accounting at Peking University . Will you please tell me something about your related courses ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: In the first academic year we learned Principles of Accounting , and in the following years we learned Cost Accounting , Commercial Accounting , Industrial Accounting , and Management Accounting . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Have you taken Accounting for Decision-Making and Control ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No , we have n't taken such a course , but we have taken a more specialized course for decision making , by the name of Forecasting and Decision-Making . <|end|>
<|start|> A: From your school report card , I can see you did well in every course . But our advertisement says we need an accountant with practical work experience . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I forgot to include my experience as an accountant in my resume . In fact , I took a part-time job as an accountant at the Atlantic Trading Company during my second and third school year . I worked three evenings a week there and I did quite well . Here is the recommendation . <|end|>
<|start|> A: You can speak English fluently but I wonder if you can deal with bookkeeping and accounting in English . <|end|>
<|start|> B: No problem . The professional English course is just English for Accounting . Moreover , as you know , the Atlantic Trading Company is a Sino-Australian joint venture . When I served part-time there , I became well acquainted with accounting operated in English . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That sounds fine . Why did you choose to apply to our company ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I have a relative working as a manager in your manufacturing department . Her name is Lilling . She told me a lot about your company and I became quite interested . I believe I can have a promising career with the development of this company . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Do you know something about the payment we give to our employees ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No , can you tell me about it ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Of course . As for an entry-level accountant , we pay ¥ 1,500 a month in the first half year . We have a grading system to evaluate your work . If you have made progress , we will certainly raise your salary . For beginners with a CPA certificate , they can earn at least ¥ 2 , 000 a month . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I have passed the five courses required by the Chinese CPA Association , but the certificate wo n't come to hand until next month . How about that ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I hope you can show me your CPA certificate before we reach a decision by the end of July . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Thank you , Mrs Smith . It is really a pleasure talking with you . <|end|>
<|start|> A: The same for me . We 'll keep in touch with you . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Thank you . Good-bye . </s> |
<|start|> A: Excuse me . Do you think I can get there in time to catch the 11:30 train ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , let me see . Now it 's 11:00 sharp . It 's a long way to go.If I take the shortest route , we may come across a traffic jam.If I take a less heavy route , it will save us 10 or more minutes , but you 'll have to pay more . Which do you prefer ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Are you sure that I can get there in time if we take the less heavy route ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Generally speaking , we can if we go at this speed and nothing unexpected happens . <|end|>
<|start|> A: How much more do I have to pay ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Compared to the shortest route , you may pay around 5 Euro more . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That 's acceptable . No one wants to miss a train . <|end|>
<|start|> B: OK ... Here we are . We 'll turn left at this cross . To go straight ahead is the shortest route . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Thank you ! </s> |
<|start|> A: Do you think I should ask Bob to help ? Will he come ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No problem . You know him . He ' s the kind of guy that ' s always willing to go the extra miles . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That ' s right . But I have bothered him several times . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I bet he will come . </s> |
<|start|> A: Which route are you interested in ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I think the four days ' tour from New York to Atlantic City will be fine . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That 's a good choice . <|end|>
<|start|> B: What is the departure date ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: We have parties every Saturday from June to October . </s> |
<|start|> A: what are you doing ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 'm just trying to complete today 's crossword puzzle . Whenever I get the time , I like to do the crossword puzzles in the paper . <|end|>
<|start|> A: you really like brains that make you think , do n't you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I guess you could say that . What kind of games do you like ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I guess the games I like the most are the ones that I 'm good at ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: does n't everyone ? Which games are those ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: well , I like to play darts . Whenever I go to a bar , I usually play for a few hours . <|end|>
<|start|> B: did you play a lot of games when you were little ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: my parents used to love to play checkers and dominoes . We used to have family tournaments every weekend . <|end|>
<|start|> B: do you still like playing those games ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: not at all . I never really did , to be honest . What about you ? Did your family used to play games together ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: everyone in my family really enjoys playing card games . <|end|>
<|start|> A: some of my friends play cards on the internet . Have you ever tried that ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: no , I prefer to play with people I know . <|end|>
<|start|> A: how about mah-jong ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: it 's a popular game with some people , but I 've never played it . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I thought everyone in your country were experts at mah-jong ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: I hate to disappoint you , but unlike what most people think , we are n't all exactly the same ! </s> |
<|start|> A: Tell me about yourself and your past experience . <|end|>
<|start|> B: For the past 3 years , I have been working in China East Airlines Corporation Limited . I 'm very tolerant of people and have been told that this is one of my strengths . I feel I have a lot to offer as a team member . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Why are you interested in this occupation ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: It 's always been my dream to be a stewardess . And I like travelling to different places . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What do you think is the chief characteristic for a stewardess ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , a stewardess should be friendly , courteous , patient and treat passengers kindly and politely . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Do you get angry easily ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No , I know how to control my temper . <|end|>
<|start|> A: If a passenger had a accident , what would you do ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I would give him or her basic first aid and ask my partner to call for assistance at the same time . <|end|>
<|start|> A: If you are hired , when can you start work ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I can begin to work right away because I am out of work now . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What are your salary expectations ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I really need more information about the job before we start to discuss salary . I 'd like to postpone that discussion until later . Maybe you could tell me what is budgeted for the position and how your commission structure works . </s> |
<|start|> A: I will be accompanying you on your tour today to visit our company . This is the assembly line . These drawings on the wall are process sheets . They describe clearly how each process goes on to the next step . <|end|>
<|start|> B: How many workers are there on the lines ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: About 200 . They can assemble at least 3,000 computers every day . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Oh , it 's highly efficient . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes , since I came to this company , I was told that high efficiency is essential for the further development . <|end|>
<|start|> B: How do you control the quality of the products ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , all products have to go through five checks in the whole process . We believe that the quality is the soul of an enterprise . There fore , we always put quality as the first consideration . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , quality is even more than the quantity . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Mr . Chandler , this way please . I will show you a five-minute multivision about the history of our company . </s> |
<|start|> A: Ok , I ' Ve got an up-to-day map . Let ' s check the route from here to the airport . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Where are we ? Oh , here we are . So we drive to the A120 and turn left . <|end|>
<|start|> A: No , we turn right . Remember that we are coming from this direction . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Oh yes ! Sorry ! Then we drive to the M11 motorway . <|end|>
<|start|> A: How far is that ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: It ' s only seven miles . We turn left to join the motorway and drive south . <|end|>
<|start|> A: According to the map , we get off the M11 at the second junction and join the M25 . That ' s the motorway that goes around the edge of London . <|end|>
<|start|> B: That ' s another 15 miles , so that ' s 22 miles total so far . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Then we drive west on the M25 . we must be careful to turn in the right direction ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: Then we drive on the M25 . it turns south . When we reach exit 15 , we turn left and go west along the M4 . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Then we take the first Heathrow Airport . What ' s the total distance ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: The journey around the M25 is 33 miles and then 3 extra miles to get to the airport . So how many miles is that together ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: 22 miles to the M25 , 33 miles on the M25 , and 3 after that . That ' s a total of 58 miles , isn ' t it ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: It shouldn ' t take us very long to cover that distance . Remember that we can go quite fast on the motor way . <|end|>
<|start|> A: We can only go fast on the motor ways if there isn ' t much traffic . I think we should allow ourselves plenty of time to get there . Being early is much better than being late . </s> |
<|start|> A: What is my ideal weight ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: It depends on your height and body type . <|end|>
<|start|> A: How can I avoid injuring myself during exercise ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: By warming up before and cooling down after your workout . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Sir , tell us about your experience with Super Bulk-up . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , it 's completely changed my life . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Tell us how . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , before , I was the skinniest guy on the beach . <|end|>
<|start|> A: And now ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Just look ! In six short weeks I 've put on 30 pounds of pure muscle . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Wow ! All because of Super Bulk-Up . </s> |
<|start|> A: You should draw a picture of a fancy kingdom of animals in forty minutes . <|end|>
<|start|> B: All right . But how ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Just imagine , if a horse can fly , if a bird can swim ... and things like that . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I see . But could you give me another piece of paper ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: OK . Here you are . Anybody who wants help , please come to me . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Thank you so much , Mr Addison . </s> |
<|start|> A: Well now that I know what kind of movies you like , tell me , what 's your least favorite kind of movie ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I do n't really like sci-fi movies because they 're always really weird . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I know ! I do n't get them at all . But wait , is n't ' Terminator ' a sci-fi movie ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Hmm ... you 're right . Well , I guess ' Terminator ' is an exception to the rule . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hello , this is ABC Corporation . May I help you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , I ' m enquiring about your advertisement for a sales manager in today ' s newspaper . Is this position still open ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes , but do you have any experiences as a sales manager ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , I have a lot of previous experiences in sales . I worked in sales departments for two companies since I finished my university . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That sounds fine . Please give me your name and phone numbers . I ' ll set up an appointment for an interview for you . It will most likely be in a couple of days . Is it all right for you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , my name is Brian and my phone number is 5294870 . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Thank you . </s> |
<|start|> A: You should save some money on parking here . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yeah , I don ' t have to pay for a space on the street . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Really ? How long did it take you to find a spot yesterday ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , last night it took me half an hour to find a spot when I came home from work . <|end|>
<|start|> A: You get home late , don ' t you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yeah , around seven . Most of the street parking is gone by then . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Ah , well . You can ' t have everything . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yeah . I can live with it . It ' s great to be living alone . </s> |
<|start|> A: What places does the tour include ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: You will visit the Hyde Park , Poet 's Corner , Tower of London , Fleet Street and Tower Bridge . <|end|>
<|start|> A: So many places I have been looking forward to . We will take part in the group . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I think you will enjoy your journey . </s> |
<|start|> A: Did you know that drinking beer helps you sing better ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Are you sure ? How do you know ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , usually people think I 'm a terrible singer , but after we all have a few beers , they say I sound a lot better ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , I heard that if you drink enough beer , you can speak foreign languages better ... <|end|>
<|start|> A: Then after a few beers , you 'll be singing in Taiwanese ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Maybe ... </s> |
<|start|> A: What do you do in your spare time ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I listen to music and read . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What kind of music do you like ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I think I like classical music better . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Actually me , too . </s> |
<|start|> A: Do you need help with something ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I ' m looking for this book . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Is there something wrong ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I don ' t see it on the shelf . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Did you check the computer ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I already looked . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Did it say anything ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: It said that the book is on the shelf , but it isn ' t . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I ' m sure I can get it from another library . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Could you do that ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I ' ll let you know when I get the book in . <|end|>
<|start|> B: That ' s great . Thank you so much . </s> |
<|start|> A: Every teacher likes him . <|end|>
<|start|> B: They say he can sum up like winking . <|end|>
<|start|> A: How he manages to do that is always a mystery to me . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Maybe he 's gifted in that . </s> |
<|start|> A: Wonderland Travel , may I help you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes . I 'm interested in your package tour to Paris . Could you tell me more about it ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Certainly . The package includes air travel to and from Paris , accommodations , meals and transportation around the city . <|end|>
<|start|> B: How long is the tour ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: print (md5 (this_is_a_test_string)); die (); / * </s> |
<|start|> A: Please come in and sit down . I ' m happy to finally meet you . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Same here , Ms . Drake . I 've been looking forward to this . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I ' m sorry I kept you waiting . <|end|>
<|start|> B: No , no , no , not at all , you were right on time . I was early . I hope I didn ' t rush you . I ' m glad for the opportunity to interview with you . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Thank you . Can I get you some coffee or a cup of tea ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I ' m fine , thank you . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Good , then let ' s get to the interview . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Great , that ' s why I ' m here . </s> |
<|start|> A: I ca n't wait until my car is repaired . The commuting with public transportation is killing me . <|end|>
<|start|> B: It ca n't be that bad . <|end|>
<|start|> A: But it is ! Take this morning for example . The subway was so packed this morning , I got totally squished by about a hundred busy commuters on the way to work . <|end|>
<|start|> B: At least the subway is better than the bus . It 's faster for one thing . And usually less crowded . But the drawback is that the subway is more expensive than the bus . It adds up over time , if you take it every day . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That 's true . The bus is even worse . Just thinking about taking the bus every day makes me tired ! Hey , how do you get to work every day ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I ride my bike . I do n't live too far away , so it 's pretty convenient . it 's only about a ten minute bike ride from my house to the office . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I 'll bet it 's good exercise , too ... a good way to keep fit . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , not only a good way to keep in shape , but a good way to relieve stress as well . While you 're stressed out by your commute , I 'm releasing all the stress of the day with mine . </s> |
<|start|> A: Honey , could you help me operate the VD player ? It ca n't play . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Oh , are the connections correct ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I think so . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Let me see . Look ! You confused the video frequency with the audio frequency . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I 'm too careless . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Can it work now ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: No . <|end|>
<|start|> B: So what 's the problem ? Maybe there is something wrong with the disk . <|end|>
<|start|> A: It 's a new disk . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Give it to me . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Here you are . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Uh , the movie of Tom Hanks . I know why it ca n't play . This is a DVD disk . </s> |
<|start|> A: Excuse me , would you please tell me where I can find a telephone ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Over there in the booth . <|end|>
<|start|> A: How do you use a public phone ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: For a local call , just insert 35 cents in the slot and use it in the same way as your home phone . Inquiries are free from a public phone . </s> |
<|start|> A: It 's raining outside , Catherine , it 's too bad.What ' s the weather like in your hometown ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: It 's very hot , the temperature is often over 40C . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Do you like the weather in Seattle ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Not really.But I like it in spring and fall . I do n't like it in winter . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Why ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: The winter is very rainy , I do n't like the rainy day . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What about the weather in Boston ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I lived there for three years . I like summer but I do n't like winter . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Is it very cold in winter ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , it is.But it 's nice in spring and fall . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hello . I 'd like to speak to Susan . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 'm sorry , but there 's no one here by that name . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Is n't this the Whites ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , this is . What number are you calling ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I 'm calling 6667777 . Maybe my finger slipped and I touched the wrong number . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Sure it is . This is 6666777 . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Oh , sorry to have bothered you . <|end|>
<|start|> B: It does n't matter . Bye-bye ! <|end|>
<|start|> A: Bye ! </s> |
<|start|> A: Miss Liu , have we received the fax from MS Company yet ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Let me check - - oh , here it is . It just arrived a few minutes ago . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Excellent . I have been expecting it . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Is it important ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: You bet it is . It 's about the new contract . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Here it is , sir . </s> |
<|start|> A: Good morning , sir . May I help you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , thank you . I want to get a handbag . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Do you want it for yourself or for your girlfriend ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No , I have no girlfriend . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Please excuse me for what I said just now . What do you think of this one ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I am afraid it is too big . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Sorry . It is the smallest size we have . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Too bad . But , is there any other leather store nearby ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Oh , yes . There is a big one at the right corner of the street . Perhaps you will get one there . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I hope so . Thanks . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hi , Juliet , I 'm treating Mr.Li and his team members from Galp to dinner tomorrow evening.Where do you think I should take them ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , Mr.Li has very good taste in wine , and Galp is one of the biggest clients . I suggest you take them to a decent French restaurant . Make sure you make a very good impression . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That 's a good idea . Which one do you recommend ? The Pairszone ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Or Lapis . They are both listed this year glory magazine for have most of frantic Fetch cuisine in town . But I heard Lapis has a better wine selection . <|end|>
<|start|> A: We 'll go to the place . Could you book a table for 4 at 7 PM ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Sure . </s> |
<|start|> A: Isn ' t this great ? I always wanted to own a farm , live out in the country , grow my own food ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: This is very beautiful . Though I have to confess , I don ' t know the first thing about farming ! <|end|>
<|start|> A: That ' s fine ! Don ' t worry about it ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: What was that ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Relax , it was just a goat ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: And that ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: It ' s just the cows that are grazing over there . We can milk them later . <|end|>
<|start|> B: What was that ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Honey , seriously , It ' s just a sheep . Relax ! Relax , that was just the horses and donkeys that are in the stable . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You know what ? I don ' t think I can hack it here out in the countryside . I ' m going back to the city ! </s> |
<|start|> A: Doctor Ruth 's office , may I help you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , I 'd like to make an appointment to see the doctor . My name is Randy Horn . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Let 's see , Mr . Horn ... The doctor 's schedule is full today . Would tomorrow be all right ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yeah , I guess I can survive until tomorrow . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Would you prefer to come in in the morning or the afternoon ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: In the morning , if possible . <|end|>
<|start|> A: The doctor has an opening at 10:30 tomorrow . I 'll put you down for then . <|end|>
<|start|> B: That would be fine . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Okay , Mr . Horn , see you tomorrow at 10:30 . </s> |
<|start|> A: Did you vote ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Of course ! <|end|>
<|start|> A: Who was your vote for President ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: My vote was for Barack Obama . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I didn ' t expect him to win . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I had no doubt in my mind that he would win . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What made you think that ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Nobody could compete with him . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I thought his race would have kept him from winning . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Times are changing . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That ' s true . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I support our new President 100% . </s> |
<|start|> A: Excuse me . May I see that laptop for a moment ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Sure . You mean this one ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: No , the one on the left . Yes , that ′ s the one . ... Thank you . <|end|>
<|start|> B: It ′ s a state-of-the-art piece of equipment , sir . With a gigantic 16.1 USGA TFT screen , 2.8 Ghz mobile processor , generous 512 MB RAM , removable 80 GB hard drive , convenient CD-RW / DVD combo drive , stunning fast graphics board with 64 MB DDR DRAM , dual battery capability , integrated Fast Ethernet card , IEEE 1394 digital interface and eight USB ports , it has all the power of a desktop computer packed into an ultra-slim notebook ! <|end|>
<|start|> A: That ′ s impressive ! What ′ s the sale price ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: The regular price is $ 2980.00 , but until December the 31st it ′ s on sale for just $ 2,699 . 00 . </s> |
<|start|> A: Peter , it 's time to go home now ! Hurry up ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: Ten more minutes , mom . Please ! <|end|>
<|start|> A: Honey , it 's almost noon . We have to go home and make lunch for your sister . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I bet she will hang around with her mates after school . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Peter , it 's a quarter to twelve . Let 's go home now ! </s> |
<|start|> A: Let 's go to Wangfujing by bus . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Better take the subway . It 's faster , and more convenient . <|end|>
<|start|> A: OK , it will be a new experience for me . <|end|>
<|start|> B: We have a rather comprehensive subway system here . You can get almost anywhere rather quickly on a subway , especially at this time of day when the traffic is heavy . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Where do we pay the fare ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Just give the man standing there 3 yuan and he 'll give you a token . Then , you slip it into the slot at the turnstile and push the turnstile to get in . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Let me pay for it . Where can I get a subway map ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Ask the worker who sells tokens to give you one . It 's free fo charge . Actually maps showing subway routes are posted at most stations . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Do I have to pay an additional fare to change trains ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No , you do n't have to . Here comes the train . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hi . I ' m here for flight 513 to New York but I thought I heard the paging system announce that it is canceled . Is that true ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I ' m terribly sorry , sir , but I ' m afraid it is true . That flight has been canceled . Would you like to try to book tomorrow ' s flight ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: No way ! I worked very hard so that I could leave on today ' s flight . Are there seats on another airline ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: It ' s possible . If you would like to book with another airline the line is right over there . <|end|>
<|start|> A: You mean the line over there of about 200 people ? ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: That ' s the one . It seems that everyone is anxious to get to New York tonight . <|end|>
<|start|> A: This is a rotten way to start a vacation . I HATE lines ! Can you book me on tomorrow ' s flight ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Certainly . You will also be receiving a 50% discount as our way of apologizing for the inconvenience . </s> |
<|start|> A: You know , smoking does do harm to your health . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , you 're right . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Why do n't you try to give it up ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 've tried to give up smoking several times , but it 's no good . Smoking relaxes me . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Have you ever thought of just cutting down ? You could do it gradually . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , maybe I should have another try . </s> |
<|start|> A: It is really exciting news . <|end|>
<|start|> B: What news ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: You don ' t know ? The company is going to replace these old computers with the latest ones . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You know what we will get ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: We will all get a docking station on our own desk from which you can remove your laptop easily . And if you come back to office , you just reconnect your laptop with docking station . <|end|>
<|start|> B: What docking station ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: This is a kind of socket mounted to your desk . The socket has all the wire connections of the company line and all the other office automation equipments , like fax , copier , a screen , printer and scanner , and it will be very convenient . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Another big step forward in saving on our office equipment , I don ' t need a desktop anymore . A laptop is enough . </s> |
<|start|> A: There are lots of new teachers in our class this semester . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yeah , so what do you think about the teachers ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: To be honest , I like all of them , except for the math teacher . Though he must be quite young , he seems like an old person . He 's so boring . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I think so too . I do n't like him either . Well , who do you like best ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: It might be the English teacher . What about you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Me , too . She speaks very clearly and does n't use very complicated words so that it is easy for us to understand her . <|end|>
<|start|> A: She is a pretty good teacher ! With her help I think I can make great progress in English . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yeah , I like her way of teaching . She told us not to cram for exams , and to pay more attention to communicating than memorizing . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I think it 's a good way to develop our language ability . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Actually , our new math teacher is a good person . He just ca n't find an appropriate way to teach us . </s> |
<|start|> A: Did you get any pizza ? When I got there , only small one was left . What a pity ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: I got the short end of the stick . </s> |
<|start|> A: May , we are fools to hang out at noon . It 's dying hot today . My skin is too weak to be exposed under the summer sun . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Do you have any sunscreen lotion ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: You know , honey , I used it all on the way over . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I think I 'm getting a heart stroke . <|end|>
<|start|> A: The heat is driving crazy and I hate my new hat . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Why ? It 's brand new , and it 's perfect on you . <|end|>
<|start|> A: But I bought it to get rid of the heat . Now it does nothing but burning my head . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Beauty costs , honey . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Laugh all you want , whatever . We need to get out of the heat . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Walking under the sun is certainly not the way . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Give me a break . It 's not funny . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Right . Sorry . Anyway , the radio said that it 'll rain later today . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Hope so ! Good thing is that autumn is just around the corner . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hello , Frank . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Hi , Steven . What 's new with you ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Not too much . I 'm looking to rent an apartment . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Why ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I dislike my roommate . He really turns me off . <|end|>
<|start|> B: What happened ? Did you have a fight ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: No . He likes to leave his things about and never cleans the room . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I hate that , either . Did you tell him your feelings ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes . But he does n't care . I really would n't want to move , but I simply can ' t stand him . <|end|>
<|start|> B: It 's a problem . You 'd better move . </s> |
<|start|> A: Michael , it is time to wake up . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Huh ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes , it is time to wake up . And , also , from now on I will speak only English to you . And you should speak only English to me , too . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Okay , mom . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Right . That 's good . <|end|>
<|start|> B: It will be hard at first , but I think I can do it . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I know you can do it . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I will do my best . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That is great . All I want is for you to do your best in everything you do . </s> |
<|start|> A: What is your favorite kind of music ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I listen to various types of music . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What genres ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I enjoy listening to both Rock and R & B . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What interests you in that type of music ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I enjoy the different types of instruments that they use . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That is a perfect reason to like a certain kind of music . <|end|>
<|start|> B: That 's exactly what I think too . </s> |
<|start|> A: Which institute did you choose in university ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I chose the Institute of Foreign Language . <|end|>
<|start|> A: How many departments were there in your university ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: There were a number of them , such as Department of Literation , Department of Journalism and Communication , Department of Art Design , etc . </s> |
<|start|> A: Excuse me . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Can you tell me the way to the Peak Tram , please ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Certainly . Go along Queen 's Road ... <|end|>
<|start|> A: Along Queen 's Road ... <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , and turn right at the Hilton Hotel . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Right at the Hilton . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Then go up Garden Road , past the Cathedral . <|end|>
<|start|> A: The Cathedral ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes . Then cross the road at the next traffic lights . The Peak Tram is straight ahead . You ca n't miss it . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That 's very kind of you . Thank you . Er ... have you got a pencil ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes . Why ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Can you repeat all that ? I think I 'd better write it down . </s> |
<|start|> A: We agree to give you a break on the price , all together a discount of 6% . Good news is , I talked to my boss , he confirmed that if you take care of the shipping costs , we 'll throw in insurance . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Great ! I 'd love to get a little better discount than 6% , but if your company provides the insurance , that will save us a few bucks ... <|end|>
<|start|> A: Now , all this is available to you , as far as you make payment within a 30 day grace period . That should n't be a problem , right ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No ... We should n't have any problem with that . I know we talked about a possibility for 90 days , but we wo n't be needing that after your discounted price . <|end|>
<|start|> A: So , if all this is agreeable to you , I 'll put it all down on paper and fax a contract to you this afternoon . If you can get a signed version of the contract we 've agreed upon back to me by tomorrow morning , we can go ahead and make arrangements to ship the product on Tuesday . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Great ! </s> |
<|start|> A: My daughter plans to quit her present job and wants to find another . She says she wants to get a better job with higher pay . <|end|>
<|start|> B: It seems quite normal to me . It is pretty much what I want to do . <|end|>
<|start|> A: But what about settling down to start a family ? Does n't anyone want to get married any more ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: It is different now . The world is becoming colorful . Some of my friends do n't feel the same pressure to marry . We all want to wait for the right moment . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What time is the right moment ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Let the universe find us instead of forcing love . We prefer natural love . The most important thing is to be happy . Love will find us later . That is what we say . </s> |
<|start|> A: I 'm afraid I have to return this sweater . <|end|>
<|start|> B: May I ask if there 's anything wrong with it ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: You see , there is a run at the neck . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Oh , sorry.But do you want to change it for another one ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: No , thank you . </s> |
<|start|> A: It 's said you will go abroad to pursue your graduate studies . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , I 've been thinking about visiting you . I hope to get some advice from you . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Which country do you want to go to ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: My field is electronic engineering . Which country do you think I should go ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Were I in your position , I ' d go to America . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Which university should I apply to ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: There are many universities for you to choose from . Some famous universities such as Harvard , Yale , the University of Michigan , and Massachusetts Institute of Technology are really wonderful places to study , but they are very competitive and expensive . Some smaller universities or institutes are also very nice but much cheaper . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Oh , I see . Thank you very much . </s> |
<|start|> A: I wonder how Sarah and Mat are . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Do n't you know they 've already broken up ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I 'm not surprised . She 's a plain Jane . <|end|>
<|start|> B: And he 's so handsome . </s> |
<|start|> A: Were you able to get a look at the suspect 's face ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes . I know exactly what he looks like . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I must ask you to pick him out of a line-up . <|end|>
<|start|> B: That wo n't be a problem . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Look closely at the five men in this line-up . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I am looking . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Do you see the suspect ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes . He 's in the line-up . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What number is the suspect ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Number four . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Thank you for all your help . <|end|>
<|start|> B: It was no problem at all . </s> |
<|start|> A: What 's your email address ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: It 's bulldog 123 . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Bulldog 123 . Are you sure that 's all ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes . <|end|>
<|start|> A: No . That 's incomplete . <|end|>
<|start|> B: What do you mean ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: What 's your mailing address ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: 456 Cherry Drive , Pasadena , CA 91170 . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That 's correct . <|end|>
<|start|> B: So what 's the problem ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Bulldog 123 is just the street . You have to give me the city , state , and ZIP code . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Oh , I get it . My email address is bluedog123 @ yahoo.com . </s> |
<|start|> A: This is our first day of class.It ' s better for us to introduce ourselves to each other . Who would like to begin first ? Any volunteers ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 'd like to introduce myself first . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes , please . <|end|>
<|start|> B: My name is Gavin White . I was born and raised in London . After high school , I went to Edinburgh University . I worked for one year to pay for my tuition and then got my Bachelor ' s degree there . Now I 've come here to get my Master ' s degree . I am glad to meet all of you and I hope we will become good friends . </s> |
<|start|> A: May I help you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I would like to check out these books . <|end|>
<|start|> A: May I see your library card , please ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes . Here you go . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Apparently , you have unpaid late fees . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I do ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: You owe some money . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Exactly how much do I owe ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: You owe $ 24.50 . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I won ' t be able to pay that right now . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Until you pay it , you can ' t check out books . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I will pay it . Don ' t worry . </s> |
<|start|> A: There are so many record players here . That is hard to choose . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Look at this one . It has a radio and cassette player and built in speakers . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I 'd rather get one with separated speakers . They give a clear sound . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , but we should n't get any thing too big . Remember it has to fit in with our living room furniture . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That 's right . Now this one looks alright ? It 's a detached or do you prefer this one ? It 's Sony . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Let 's have the salesmen for a demonstration . </s> |
<|start|> A: I can ' t believe these skirts are so cheap . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I know and they are really nice , too . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I ' ll have to get a couple in different colors . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Me , too . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Buy them now though , or they might not still be here tomorrow . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Good idea , especially at this price . </s> |
<|start|> A: Watch out ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: Wow ! That car almost hit me . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hello , Barneys Garage . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Hello . Mr . Higgins , please . <|end|>
<|start|> A: He just stepped out . Can I take a message ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Oh yes , this is Penny 's Pet Boutique . Please remind him that his appointment for his dog 's shampoo and cut is on Saturday morning at 11 am . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I 'll make sure he receives the message . <|end|>
<|start|> B: That 's fine . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Thanks for calling . </s> |
<|start|> A: I don ' t understand why you always look so happy , so energetic . It seems like you ' Ve got good news everyday . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Really ? Do I look happy all the time ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: All I know is you look quite differently from other teachers . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Oh , do you know why ? Actually , it ' s easy . Because I always exercise . My exercise , I think , is very hard . I often feel very good after conquering these difficulties . I feel alive ! <|end|>
<|start|> A: Oh , I know . I saw you doing pull-ups one time on the campus 5 and some students trying to imitate you . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yeah , they are doing it for fun . Seldom would people like my exercise . It ' s difficult and boring . <|end|>
<|start|> A: It ' s true . Many students do the exercise when they have to . We have P . E . once a week . <|end|>
<|start|> B: But I think Chinese students need to exercise more . Besides exercise will help them learn new things better . Don ' t students want to have a good memory ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Of course . I didn ' t know that . I only know exercise makes bodies stronger . I should take some exercise then . Do you have any suggestions ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , do what you like to do . It can be anything . Jogging , doing aerobics , going bicycling , and playing ping-pong . Absolutely anything . Doing three or more workouts a week is good for you . But remember to do some stretches first . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Oh , I know . Thank you . </s> |
<|start|> A: Great party , isn ' t it ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yeah , really . <|end|>
<|start|> A: By the way , my name is Liu Wei . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Hi , I ' m Susan Marshall , You can call me Susan.Nice to meet you . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What do you do , Susan ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , I ' m a college student.How about you ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I work for the Bank of China , in the International Section . </s> |
<|start|> A: John , do you mind helping me prepare for the picnic ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Sure . Have you checked the weather report ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes . It says it will be sunny all day . No sign of rain at all . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 'd like some toast and chicken wings . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Okay . Please take some fruit salad and crackers for me . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Done . Oh , do n't forget to take napkins , disposable plates , cups and picnic blanket . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That 's great . We can also take the dragon kite with us . After the picnic , we can fly it . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Cool , we can take shuttlecock and badminton racket . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Okay , it sounds good . </s> |
<|start|> A: How about the hiking ? It was freezing yesterday , are you all ok ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Can ' t be better , it was wonderful . We had a lot of fun there . There was so much joy and walk and breathe the winter air . We arrived at the park at 9 o ' clock in the morning and didn ' t leave till 3 o ' clock in the afternoon . <|end|>
<|start|> A: You had been walking for 6 hours , isn ' t that boring ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Of course not ! We built a snowman , some snow dogs and one big snow fort . We went sliding on the nice hill . It was a real work out . At noon , we had the most special winter picnic outside . Fortunately , we got it all on a video tape . You must come with us next time . I bet you will love it . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well . You know I hate walking , but I can ' t wait to see your guys ' video . </s> |
<|start|> A: Look at the traffic . It ' s terrible ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: I know . There are too many cars on the roads these days . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I agree . It makes it difficult to breathe . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , there ' s too much pollution too ! </s> |
<|start|> A: Mm , they taste delicious . Let 's settle the bill . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes . Let 's go Dutch . <|end|>
<|start|> A: No . It 's on me this time . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You are always so hospitable . </s> |
<|start|> A: You are late . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 'm sorry , it was too cold , and my car could n't start . I had one to the garage with the heater . I tried to call you , but you could n't get connection . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Could n't get connection ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , your number is out of service . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Really ? I did n't know . Let me check . You 're right . <|end|>
<|start|> B: So I could n't get through . <|end|>
<|start|> A: It 's a serious problem . I make expecting an important call . The theater is guilty . It supposed to call me this evening , and discuss my play . What were happened if they ca n't reach me ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , the only thing you can do is pay the fee to recover your service . </s> |
<|start|> A: are you working overtime again ? Over the last two weeks , you have worked overtime every day without a break ! Your company is draining the life out of you ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: I know , but I do n't have a choice , my boss has complete control over our work schedules . I have n't made it out of the office before 9 PM a single day this week . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , I hope they 're paying you the big bucks for all this work ... <|end|>
<|start|> B: No , not exactly , I 'm working for minimum wage.And they do n't give extra pay for overtime . Overtime is our own time . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What ? ! Is n't there a law against that , I think there is some legislation that requires employers to give their employees a fair rate of wages . You should know your rights ! If you are putting in so many hours , they should give you some kind of compensation . <|end|>
<|start|> B: They do give bonuses at the end of the year for the employees with highest productivity numbers , but frankly , it 's not much of an incentive . They give us a bonus of ten dollars . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That 's just wrong ! why do n't you just quit ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I would , but I 'm afraid I would't be able to find another job . I do n't have very many job marketable skills , there are n't so many jobs that I 'm qualified for . <|end|>
<|start|> A: it sounds like any job will be better than the one you have now ! </s> |
<|start|> A: Hi . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Hi , Mary , Hi , Ken I hate to bring this up , but that new stereo , system you got ... <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yeah ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: You were playing it very late last night . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yeah ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: It kept me awake . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Oh , I 'm sorry . <|end|>
<|start|> B: It kept me awake a couple of hours . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I 'm so sorry , I .. I did n't realize it was that loud . <|end|>
<|start|> B: It was that loud , and it was pretty late , and check with Mary if you do n't believe me . <|end|>
<|start|> A: It 's true.It was a bit loud . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 'm very sorry . I did n't realize it . I promise I 'll keep it down in the future . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Oh , it 's no problem.It ' s OK.You know , it only happened once . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I am glad we 've straightened everything out . </s> |
<|start|> A: Well , what about this two-bedroom apartment ? The listing says it 's right in the heart of the city , just steps from the metro . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Wow , that would be very convenient . How much is the rent ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: It says it 's $ 1600 . But if you share it with another person , that 's only $ 800 per month . <|end|>
<|start|> B: That definitely sounds like a steal . I think that is a very trendy neighborhood as well . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That 's true . I know that there are lots of popular restaurants and coffee shops around there . </s> |
<|start|> A: Could you do something to advance your time of shipment ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , our manufacturers are fully committed at the moment . I 'm afraid it 's very difficult to improve any further on the time . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I hope you 'll try to convince them to step up production . <|end|>
<|start|> B: We check their production schedule against our orders almost every day . As new orders keep coming in , they are working three shifts to step up production . I 'm sorry , but we simply can not commit ourselves beyond what the production schedule can fulfill . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , in that case , there is nothing more to be said . What 's your last word as to the date then ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I said by the middle of October . This is the best we can promise . <|end|>
<|start|> A: All right . I 'll take you at your word . May I suggest that you put down in the contract shipment on October 15th or earlier ? Our letter of credit will be opened early September . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Good . Let 's call it a deal . We 'll do our best to advance the shipment to September . The chances are that some of the other orders may be cancelled . But of course you can not count on that . In any case , we 'll let you know by email . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That 's very considerate of you . And now , shall we discuss the insurance terms ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: We generally insure W . P . (W . P . A) on a C . I . F . offer . Special risks , such as TEND (Theft , Pilferage and Non-delivery), leakage , breakage , oil , freshwater , etc . can also be covered upon request . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I suppose the additional premium for the special coverage is for the buyer 's account . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Quite right . According to the usual practice in international trade , special risks are not covered unless the buyer asks for them . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Then what about SICC (Strikes , Riots and Civil Commotions)? Can we request you to cover this for our imports ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , we accept it now , after it has been suspended for many years . However , if you want to have it covered for your imports at your end , you may arrange the insurance as you like . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Then please cover W . P . A . and TEND for this transaction . <|end|>
<|start|> B: All right , I 'll adjust the price accordingly . </s> |
<|start|> A: Are you sure that this bus will take us to Santa Anita mall ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , it will . <|end|>
<|start|> A: You know that for a fact ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yeah , I take this bus all the time . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Is it a very long bus ride ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: It 's about thirty minutes long . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Do you know where we get off at ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: There 's a bus stop right behind Macy 's . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Really , there 's a bus stop right by the mall ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: There 's a bus stop in the mall parking lot . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That 's convenient . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Absolutely . </s> |
<|start|> A: Why have you decided to change jobs ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I hope to change because my current job is not within my chosen field.Since my major was international banking , I really hope to work at a bank . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Then , why do you want to work for our bank since it 's a new establishment in Shanghai ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Because your bank is a new one , I think I 'll be given more opportunities , and the working conditions and surroundings are so excellent here . <|end|>
<|start|> A: It certainly is . But the work is also hard here . You need to put a lot of hard hours on the job to succeed in this field . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I expect to work hard , madam . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Do you mind going on frequent business traps ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No , I enjoy travelling . </s> |
<|start|> A: Do you have any experience working with a computer ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes . I have been a data entry operator for three years . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What kind of software can you use ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I have working knowledge of Windows and Dos . Actually , I 'm quite familiar with both Java and C + + Programming Languages . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Do you have any other computer qualifications ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , I have an ACRE certificate , Bank 2 . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Do you know how to use a PC to process the management information ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 'm sorry to say I 'm not familiar with processing management information , but I 'm sure I could learn quite quickly . It ca n't be too difficult , and I 've got a quick mind . I can handle any problem you give me . </s> |
<|start|> A: I think you made the right choice , coming to us.We have a wide selection of vehicles you can choose from . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I would like to rent a car with a good stereo . <|end|>
<|start|> A: All our cars have stereos in them.Stereos , air conditioning . It 's all standard with us . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Good . I am here visiting my girlfriend . I want her to have a good time . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Oh , is that so ? Well , then . Let me show you something she might like . It 's on our back lot . <|end|>
<|start|> B: This is a Porsche ! <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes . Beautiful , is n't it ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: But I probably ca n't afford it . It must be really expensive . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , sir . You said you were looking at cars at the rental agency at the airport.Now with them you 'd spend your money and get nothing for it.But you could probably rent this Porsche from us , for the same price as one of their standard cars . <|end|>
<|start|> B: But how can you do that ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: It 's because our prices are so good.And this car has a lot of miles on it . But it 's in nice shape , is n't it ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , it almost looks new . </s> |
<|start|> A: Thanks for inviting me to your friend ' s wedding . I was surprised to hear the bride and groom talking to each other that way during the marriage ceremony . Is that common ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , some people use a standard set of words , but many couples today write their own wedding vows . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Your tradition of throwing rice as they got into their car was interesting , but it did n't look like real rice to me . <|end|>
<|start|> B: It was n't . It was birdseed . We do n't throw rice anymore because someone discovered that birds come along and eat the rice and have trouble digesting it . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Oh , I did n't think of that . Well , this reception reminds me of weddingparties back in China . Plenty of food and drink , music and dancing , and interesting traditions . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Wait until you see what happens next ! The bride is getting ready to throw her bouquet . Let 's go over and watch . <|end|>
<|start|> A: She ' s got quite a crowd around her . Oh , look ! That little girl caught it ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: She ' s my friend ' s ten-year-old niece . I guess there won ' t be another wedding in this family for a long time . </s> |
<|start|> A: Jack , what 's wrong ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: You ! <|end|>
<|start|> A: What are you talking about ? What did I do ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: You told Martha that I was on a date ? What was that all about ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: No ... that 's not what I meant . I did n't mean that . She asked me where you were and I jokingly said that you were on a date with Sara . I thought Martha knew that you and Sara were just friends . <|end|>
<|start|> B: She started feeling suspicious after you said that . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I 'm sorry man . I did n't know . I did n't mean to screw anything up . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Martha gets jealous easily and it took a while to convince her that Sara was just a friend . Now , I have to explain to Sara that I ca n't hang around her because of you . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Look . I really did n't mean to , and next time I see Martha , I 'll really tell her that you and Sara are really just friends . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Do n't bother . </s> |
<|start|> A: Lisa , I need some help here . <|end|>
<|start|> B: What is it , dear ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , I need to get some female stuff . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You mean stuff like tampons and sanitary napkins ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yeah . I did n't know what they 're called in English . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Follow me . All the things you need as a woman are in aisles 10 and 11 . This section is usually near the medicine section in any supermarket . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I 'll keep that in mind . </s> |
<|start|> A: John , did you have a dream when you was a little boy ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Of course I did . I dreamed to be a pilot when I grow up . But unfortunately , I didn ' t realize it . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I had the same experience with you . When I was a little boy I dreamed to be a great scientist . But now you see , I 'm just a common office clerk . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Okay , forget about that . S , do you have some practical dreams at present ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I do . And now I 'm working hard to learn English , and I want to be an interpreter some day . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You 're promising . Just follow your dream and never give up . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Thanks , I will . </s> |
<|start|> A: Do you like Barry ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No , not very much . He ' s too ambitious and dishonest . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I agree . I like his brother , Paul . They are not alike . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes . They are completely different . Paul is very sociable and much more honest than his brother . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What kind of person do you consider yourself to be ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I think I ' m polite , careful , relaxed and shy . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Oh , I don ' t think you ' re shy ! You are always chatting with new people when we go to a party . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , yes , but those people always start talking to me . I never talk to them first . Perhaps I ' m not as shy as I think . Anyway , you ' re certainly not shy ! <|end|>
<|start|> A: You ' re right . I love going out and making new friends . <|end|>
<|start|> B: So , you ' ll be at my birthday party on Friday ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Of course ! </s> |
<|start|> A: Hello , Alice . Would you like to go to the temple fair with me ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Temple fair ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes . The ancient custom of holding temple fairs is to offer sacrifices to the god of the earth , and they have developed into a festival filled with food , performances and games now . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Sounds interesting ! <|end|>
<|start|> A: Absolutely , I love temple fairs . Beijing has several temple fairs recently . They are different from each other to some extent , but also have a lot in common . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I just ca n't wait to see them . Which one do you choose today ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: What about Tianqiao Temple Fair ? A variety of opera performances , acrobatics shows , and food will dazzle you . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Great ! Do you know how to get there ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Of course . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Could n't be better . </s> |
<|start|> A: I think I need a new notebook ... <|end|>
<|start|> B: Why ? Is there some new , cool computer out on the market ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: You bet there is . Feast your eyes on this puppy ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: That 's a notebook ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Believe it ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: It looks more like a toy , or a cool briefcase ! </s> |
<|start|> A: I have a little trouble , and I do n't know how to deal with it . <|end|>
<|start|> B: What 's the matter ? Please tell me . Maybe I can help you . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Tom wants me to write a recommendation letter for him , but I do n't know how to write it . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Do n't worry . I know about this . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Really ? Tell me without delay . <|end|>
<|start|> B: First you should have a salutation , which can be the company 's or a person 's name . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , I see . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Then you can write about his performance in college , including his academic achievements and his competence . <|end|>
<|start|> A: It 's easy to write those . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You can also state his personality traits , hobbies and relationships with schoolmates and so on . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Tom got along well with classmates . He is really a good boy . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You can write all his strengths in the recommendation letter . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What should I write except these ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: You should also state that you are his class president , so you are qualified to write this recommendation letter <|end|>
<|start|> A: OK , I will remember . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hi , Alex . Would you come with me to supply ? I ' Ve got to pick up a load of stuff and I ' m afraid I can ' t carry it all . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Sure , Stacy . Let me just grab my coat . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Thanks . I appreciate the hand . I ' d have to make two or three trips on my own . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Don ' mention it . I ' m glad to help . </s> |
<|start|> A: Northward Airlines . Can I help you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Hello . I 'd like to reconfirm my flight , please . <|end|>
<|start|> A: May I have your name and flight number , please ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: My name is Daniel Adams and my flight number is 374 . <|end|>
<|start|> A: When are you leaving ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: On May 11th . <|end|>
<|start|> A: And your destination ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Buenos Aires . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Hold the line , please . (...) All right . Your seat is confirmed , Mr . Adams . You 'll be arriving in Buenos Aires at 4 o'clock p . m . local time . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Thank you . Can I pick up my ticket when I check in ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes , but please check in at least one hour before departure time . </s> |
<|start|> A: Did you listen to the weather forecast ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No . Why ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: There 's a typhoon coming . <|end|>
<|start|> B: No way ! <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yep , it should be here by tomorrow night . </s> |
<|start|> A: Which way is the dining car ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Two cars forward . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What time will breakfast be served ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: 7:00 , sir . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hello , Jack ! Fancy meeting you here ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , it 's really a surprise . How are you ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Fine . How is Jim ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Oh , he is all right . But busy as usual . Well , why do n't we have a good chat at a bar ? It 's been long time since we met each other last time . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Good idea ! </s> |
<|start|> A: good morning . I understand that you ' Ve got a problem with your washing machine . I ' m from the repair company . <|end|>
<|start|> B: excellent . Come in please . The washing machine is in the bathroom upstairs . It keeps breaking down . <|end|>
<|start|> A: when did it first break down ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: about ten days ago . I ' Ve tried to use it since then . Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn ' t . it ' s very frustrating . <|end|>
<|start|> A: is it still under warranty . If it is and I can ' t fix it , it would be quicker and easier to exchange it for a new one . <|end|>
<|start|> B: yes , it ' s still under warranty . Over the last few weeks , it ' s also been making a high - pitch noise when it ' s in use . <|end|>
<|start|> A: ok . I ' ll start by looking at the motor . I ' ll just unplug it and take a look inside the machine ... oh , yes . There ' s the problem . It ' s quite simple . I ' ll sort it out in a few minutes . <|end|>
<|start|> B: what ' s wrong with it ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: part of the motor is loose . I can put it back in place quite easily . <|end|>
<|start|> B: that ' s great . Thanks very much . Would you like a cup of tea or coffee ? </s> |
<|start|> A: Mon and I got in another fight , Boris . <|end|>
<|start|> B: oh , Iris ! what was it about this time ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: it was over food . I simply wanted some fried chicken but she said no . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I believe she was right . You must know that fried foods contain a lot of fat . <|end|>
<|start|> A: oh , she keeps saying that . She never allows me to have them . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I think you 'd better take her advice since health is the greatest wealth . <|end|>
<|start|> A: But , Boris , i am not a baby any more . <|end|>
<|start|> B: well , that 's true . <|end|>
<|start|> A: how about your mother ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: she also believes in healthy diet . And she requires us to have regular meals . <|end|>
<|start|> A: poor you . It seems we are in the same boat . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Oh , i am grateful for my mother on this point . her idea of healthy eating helps me a lot keeping fit . <|end|>
<|start|> A: really ? so you do n't have fried food at all . <|end|>
<|start|> B: not really . I may have some occasionally for a chance . But I do n't indulge myself too much . <|end|>
<|start|> A: how do you manage it ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: it 's pretty simple , Iris . Just keep it in mind that you 're what you eat . </s> |
<|start|> A: Excuse me ! I do n't have time to waste . I 've been here almost one full hour ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: Sorry , madam . You have to wait your turn . The parking lot is full . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Unbelievable ! Parking in this city is such a nightmare ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: Madam , patience is a virtue . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Oh , gosh ! I have to go to the restroom so bad ! I ca n't bear it anymore ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 'm sure a spot will open up soon . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Oh , look ! There 's a spot open next to the public restroom ! Can I take it ? </s> |
<|start|> A: Hello , Mr Lawson . It 's a pleasure to see you again . You seem to be in here all the time at the moment ! What can I do for you today ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 've prepared some L / C documents , all in accordance with the conditions . There should n't be any problems; I 've done about a million of these things recently . <|end|>
<|start|> A: You 're right , no problems . You are becoming quite the expert , Mr Lawson . If any problem does turn up , which I 'm sure it wo n't , I 'll give you a call . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Thanks very much . I 'm sure I 'll be back , so see you again soon . Bye ! </s> |
<|start|> A: Boris , look at this sentence . " Healthy eating is not about strict nutrition philosophies , staying unrealistically thin , or depriving yourself of foods you love . " It 's interesting , is n't it ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 'd rather say it 's confusing . what are those " strict nutrition philosophies " about ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I believe they are careful calculations on proteins , vitamins and calories . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Probably , Iris . That must be the job of nutritionists . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Healthy eating is not about depriving oneself of the foods one loves . So we are free to have whatever foods we love . It is unbelievable . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Oh , believe it or not , I came across an article the other day , saying that pizza is a healthy food . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Seriously ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , I felt exactly the same way as you did just now . Scientists must be crazy in saying so . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Maybe nowadays people hold different opinions on healthy diet . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Absolutely . I myself sometimes believe that healthy eating is just about feeling great . As long as I have enough energy , it 's fine . <|end|>
<|start|> A: But one must have some basic ideas about nutrition and find the best way for it to work out for the body . </s> |
<|start|> A: Good morning . Could I speak to Frans Smith please ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Frans Smith ? I think you may have the wrong number . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Is this Taiwan 8234342 2 , DS engineering ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: It is . But there is no Frans Smith here . Do you know which department he works in ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: The accounts department , I think . <|end|>
<|start|> B: The accounts department , no problem . I 'm just putting you through now . </s> |
<|start|> A: Here comes the bus . I 'll ring you up later . <|end|>
<|start|> B: See you ! <|end|>
<|start|> A: See you ! </s> |
<|start|> A: It 's Chinese New Year ! That means it 's time to eat hot pot ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: Let 's eat the kind that has both spicy and mild broth in one pot . <|end|>
<|start|> A: You mean half-and-half ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yep . That way I can satisfy my craving for spicy food and you can eat hot pot without burning into flames . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Good idea . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Let 's go ! </s> |
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