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<|start|> A: What would you say if I told you I was going to quit school ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I ' d say , think twice about it . Well , you are not going to quit school , are you ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I do n't know . I failed my exam . <|end|>
<|start|> B: What did you get ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: A B plus . <|end|>
<|start|> B: That 's not bad . <|end|>
<|start|> A: But I should have aced it . I mean I finished the paper so quickly , thinking it 's a piece of cake . But when I knew my result , I was like what ? That ca n't be true ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: Listen , John . I understand that you are such an excellent student and I know you must have lots of stress , but you really want to give up ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: No , I do n't . I just do n't know how to handle this . This is my first time , you know . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I know . Do n't worry . Do you know what you should do ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: What ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: You need to blow off some steam . The world is not on your shoulder . <|end|>
<|start|> A: How ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Forget about school and exams . Come over to my house and have fun . I have some really good DVDs . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Thanks . But I really do n't feel like watching movies tonight . I have to get an early start in the morning . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Then go to bed and have a good sleep . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I guess that 's what I need . Thanks . You 're being a really good friend . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Of course I am . Well , pleasant dreams ! <|end|>
<|start|> A: Thanks , bye . </s> |
<|start|> A: I would back him up to the hilt anyway . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Why are you so kind to him ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: He 's my brother . <|end|>
<|start|> B: So that 's how it is ! Now he ' s in trouble , but I belive he will rise to his own feet again . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Thanks for your belief . </s> |
<|start|> A: Ben , what are you doing ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , I would say that I ' m just drifting - - - here , in the pool . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Why ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , it ' s very comfortable just to drift here . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Have you thought about graduate school ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Would you mind telling me then - what were those four years of college for ? What was the point of all that hard work ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: You got me . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Now listen , Ben . Look , I think it ' s a very good thing that a young man - after he ' s done some very good work - should have a chance to relax and enjoy himself , and lie around , and drink beer and so on . But after a few weeks I believe that person would want to take some stock in himself and his situation and start to think about getting off his ass . </s> |
<|start|> A: Tell me why you saw the movie twice . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I think it 's the most successful film in scene-setting and music . <|end|>
<|start|> A: You bet it . </s> |
<|start|> A: Could I ask some questions regarding to the social benefits ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Go ahead , please . <|end|>
<|start|> A: How long is my paid vacation every year ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: You 'll have 10 days paid vacation every year . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What about the insurance and housing policies ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: We will provide you with life insurance , health insurance , accident insurance , housing benefits , heating allowance and transportation allowance . <|end|>
<|start|> A: How often is the bonus ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: You ' ll be paid a bonus at the end of every year . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Do I have training opportunities ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: We provide our employees with training opportunities at home and abroad . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , I don ' t have any other questions so far . I would like to think for a couple of days before I give you my final answer . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Sure . I will ask Lucy to call you in two days . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Ok , thank you for your time and patience . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You ' re welcome . </s> |
<|start|> A: What 's in the box ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Sandy , I think we made a mistake ... <|end|>
<|start|> A: What do you mean ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: It 's a cute little teddy bear ! <|end|>
<|start|> A: How sweet ! Maybe he was just a shy guy who had a crush on you ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: And look what we did to him ! Hey ... he left me his business card . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Wow ! Call him tonight ! You guys will really have an interesting love story to tell everyone ! </s> |
<|start|> A: Hello , Does my room have internet access ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , it does , sir . <|end|>
<|start|> A: How do I use it ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: First connect your laptop to the cable in the desk . Then open up your web browser . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Ok . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You can buy credit on the hotel website or at the business centre . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Ok , thank you . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hi , I 'm here to check in . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Would you please fill out this registration 1 form ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Thank you ... Excuse me , sir . You forgot to fill in your visa number . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Did I ? Let me see that ... Oh , sorry ... here you are . </s> |
<|start|> A: How may I help you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I want to return this video . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Is that all you need ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I also need to check this magazine out . <|end|>
<|start|> A: You ' re not allowed to do that . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I don ' t understand . <|end|>
<|start|> A: It ' s our policy . <|end|>
<|start|> B: What can I check out ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Only books or videos . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I need this magazine . <|end|>
<|start|> A: You will have to read it here . <|end|>
<|start|> B: That ' s weird . </s> |
<|start|> A: Excuse me , could you tell me which line I ' m supposed to stand in to buy bubble wrap and to post a package ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: You can buy the bubble wrap here , but you ' ll have to stand in line over here to post your package . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That ' s a really long line . How long do you think it ' ll take to get through all those people ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: It takes about 3 minutes per person , so it ' ll probably be about an hour ' s wait . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Can I buy stamps here ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Sure . How many would you like ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I need 30 for my Christmas cards . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Are you sending them abroad ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Twenty of them are going abroad to China and America . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Do you have any going anywhere in the EU ? If you do , those are less expensive . <|end|>
<|start|> A: No . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Ok , here you go . That will be 18 pounds and seventy two pence . <|end|>
<|start|> A: And the bubble wrap ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: That ' s another quid . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Thanks a lot . You ' Ve been very helpful . </s> |
<|start|> A: You ' v been work here for nearly a month , how do you feel about the job ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Not bad . Thank you for your help . I am always busy with this job , I feel a bit tired . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I had the same feeling when I first came to work here . but after a period of time , I feel better , I am sure you ' ll get used to this busy job . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I also feel that work efficiency here is very high . and you have strong working ability and professional skill , it seems that you know all , that 's really wonderful ! <|end|>
<|start|> A: You know the phrase the survival of the fittest . We have no choices . <|end|>
<|start|> B: That 's right , I have to work . </s> |
<|start|> A: How are you , Sue ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Pretty good . I ' Ve just had my new poems published . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Congratulations on your success . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Thank you . <|end|>
<|start|> A: And how ' s your brother ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: He is fine . <|end|>
<|start|> A: He ' s going to be sent to Britain to study , really ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes . He ' s already got the passport and visa . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Fantastic ! Please send him my congratulations . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Thank you . He ' s very lucky indeed . </s> |
<|start|> A: George , I heard our eighth generation computer is appreciated by the guests . They intend to sign contract with our company . You have done a good job . We are so proud of you . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Thank you . I never imagine that would happen . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Hah , as the sales department director , you are the best . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Thank you . But I am not sure whether the manager is settling for it . She asked me to go to her office . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Why not ? You 've done so well for the company . She should give you a prize . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I feel nervous when I face Nova . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Come on ! What are you nervous about ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: You know the sales figure shows that the prediction has not achieved . <|end|>
<|start|> A: But the sales number is close to the predicted amount . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 'm still nervous . I do n't know what to say to the manager . I always feel ill in that kind of place . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Take it easy . Be confident of yourself . I 'm sure you can do it . </s> |
<|start|> A: I did n't expect to see you at this hour . You must have goofed off again . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Goofed off ? Maybe , but I 'm not a clock-watcher . I finished doing what I should do and then knock off an hour earlier . <|end|>
<|start|> A: You 'll be sorry if the boss finds it out . He may probably give you the bag . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 'm sure of what I 'm doing . </s> |
<|start|> A: Good morning , sir . Can I help you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Good day . I ' m looking for a one-bedroom apartment today . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Certainly . How much rent did you want to pay ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , I didn ' t want to pay more than $ 900 a month . <|end|>
<|start|> A: $ 900 a month ? We don ' t often have apartment as inexpensive as that . We have one apartment for $ 985 a month today , on Eleventh Avenue . It ' s near the municipal buildings . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Is it furnished ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: No , it ' s unfurnished . It has a kitchen , but there are not many cookers . There ' s a garden in the back , but the tenants can ' t use it . The landlord lives downstairs . Friends are forbidden in the apartment after midnight . No noise and no television after 11 ... <|end|>
<|start|> B: No , thank you ! I want to take an apartment , not a prison . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Ok , we would do as your requirement . And we ' ll contact with you later ! </s> |
<|start|> A: Let 's catch the waiter 's eyes . We want to have a table for 4 . <|end|>
<|start|> B: What about that one ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , it 's too close to the door . Is that table reserved ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No , sir . You can sit where you like . </s> |
<|start|> A: Have you obtained any certificate of technical qualifications or license ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , I have received an Engineer 's Qualification Certificate and a driver 's license . <|end|>
<|start|> A: How many years have you had the driver 's license ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I have two years driving experience . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That 's good . What special skills do you have , can you tell me ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I have experience in computer operation , proficiency in Microsoft Windows , Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What computer languages have you learned ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Visual C + + , C and Delphi . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Have you gotten any special training in programming ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No , but I have database programming experience and network knowledge . </s> |
<|start|> A: Can you tell me where the produce is ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: It 's in aisle A . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Do you know what produce is on sale ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I do n't know . Check the flyer or check with the produce person . </s> |
<|start|> A: Who stands out in your mind as a man or woman of sound character ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: If I think of famous people , I think of Abraham Lincoln . <|end|>
<|start|> A: He 's the US president , who walked five miles just to give a lady her change , is n't he ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: That 's the one . He also was famous for never giving up on his goals . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That 's right . He ran for office quite a few times before he was finally elected . <|end|>
<|start|> B: And I also admire him for his courage in fighting for equal rights . <|end|>
<|start|> A: He had great vision , did n't he ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: And humility . I would have liked to meet him personally . </s> |
<|start|> A: Good morning , Jason . How did you sleep ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Pretty well , thanks . Still feeling the effects of jet lag a bit , but last night I got at lease six hours of rest . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Great ! So , are you ready for a full day of shopping ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yep . Let 's do it . I 'm pretty excited ! <|end|>
<|start|> A: I know a place that should be perfect . It 's called the China Friendship Shopping Center and it 's pretty much like an American mall - except with more variety . You can even buy a live chicken there if you want . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Live chicken ? Thanks , but no thanks . So ... tell me about bargaining . How can I do it like a local ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well . I 'll be honest and say you 'll never be as good at bargaining as a local person . You 're a foreigner and the sellers can see that . But ... if you 're smart , you can get bargains that are not too far away from the local price . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Cool ! Teach me ! <|end|>
<|start|> A: For starters , you want to do a lot of scouting first . You 've got to know what things cost . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Someone told me to go to a convenience store and see how much a soft drink or a tube of toothpaste costs . The idea is that by comparing the prices of those items , you can figure out the relative prices of everything else . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That could be helpful . But when you go into a shopping center ... prices become very flexible . You have to be able to read the market . </s> |
<|start|> A: Don ' t you have air-conditioning in your apartment ? It ' s sweltering here ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , there is air-conditioning . Did you see that window air conditioner there ? The problem is that the window unit isn ' t powerful enough . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I guess not , huh . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , I ' m going to move out anyway . The new apartment has central air-conditioning . <|end|>
<|start|> A: You should have moved out long , long ago . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , I had to wait until the lease expired . So ... <|end|>
<|start|> A: So how can you stand the heat ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , I open the windows and ... and I ' Ve got an electric fan ere . It helps a little . </s> |
<|start|> A: John got a heart attack last night . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Oh really ? Is he all right ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Not so good , though his nephew took him to hospital in time . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Poor old John ! I am ever so sorry . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hello ? This is Steven . I 'd like to speak to Mr . Brown , please . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 'm afraid he is not in at the moment . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Then what time do you think he will be in ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I suppose he wo n't come back until 6 p . m . By the way , do you want to call later , or would you like to leave a message ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I 'd like to leave a message . Please ask him to give me a call as soon as he returns . He has my number . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Okay , I 'll do that . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Thank you . Bye-bye ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: You 're welcome , bye ! </s> |
<|start|> A: What 's up ? You look depressed . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I just had a quarrel with him . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Would you rather I taught him a lesson for you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No , thanks . </s> |
<|start|> A: Does she make any sense to you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No . It 's all Greek to me . <|end|>
<|start|> A: She 's speaking French , not Greek . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I know that . I mean I could n't understand her at all . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Me neither . All I have to do is study French hard . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I wish you the best of luck . </s> |
<|start|> A: William , do you like studying English ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I like studying English , and I can read well , but speaking can be difficult . <|end|>
<|start|> A: It 's not that bad . If you talk to your American friends every day , you 'll learn quickly . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Can I ask you a question ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Sure , what do you want to know ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I have my book from class here . How do you say this word ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Laptop . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Sorry , I do n't understand . What does that mean ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: A laptop is a type of computer that you can carry with you . Do you understand ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , I think so . Can you say it again ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Laptop . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Laptop . Did I pronounce that correctly ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes , that 's right . That 's very good . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Thanks . And this word ? How do you pronounce this ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: That word is pronounced kitchen . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Thanks so much . You 're a good teacher . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Thanks . </s> |
<|start|> A: To which gate do I need to go to catch connecting flight 101 to New York City ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Go to gate 18 . The plane is now boarding . You must hurry . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Show me the fastest way to get there . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Instead of walking , you can take this shuttle to get you there faster . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Do you think the plane will leave without me ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No , I ' ll call the attendants at the gate . I will tell them you ' re on your way . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Thank you so much . I would really appreciate that . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You are welcome . Have a safe trip . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hello ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Hello ? Mr . Bernie . My name is Lisa . I hope I ' m not disturbing you . I just heard about your daughter . I wanted to call you and tell you how much we ' ll miss her . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I ' m sorry . I think you are calling the wrong person . My name is not Mr . Bernie . <|end|>
<|start|> B: What ? That ' s odd . I ' m so sorry if I ' Ve bothered you . <|end|>
<|start|> A: No problem . </s> |
<|start|> A: I 'm going to Japan this year on vacation . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Have you ever been to America ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: No , but I 'd really like to . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You 'd like it . </s> |
<|start|> A: Thank you for showing me your offices , Mr . Becker . I can see why Washington bureaucrats enjoy their jobs . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Why do you say that ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: The city is beautiful , the off ... , the offices are modern and comfortable , and the work is so interesting . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Many people work for the federal government their entire adult lives . Government service can be a rewarding and secure career . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Do you mean financially rewarding ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , many positions pay salaries that are comparable to those in private industries . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I ' Ve always thought that most bureaucrats are lazy . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Sometimes that ' s true , but not usually . Most feds are honest , hard-working professionals . It ' s hard to keep highly trained people , so the pay and working conditions have to be attractive . <|end|>
<|start|> A: How much do you make ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I ' m a GS - 15 . That ' s high on the scale of workers , but even a GS - 1 is paid a living wage . </s> |
<|start|> A: So the company decided to cancel your trip to Hong Kong ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , The SARS epidemic is not under effective control yet . So I 'd better not risk it . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Maybe it 's a good things . If you do n't have to go to Hong Kong , you can take a break and take things easy for a while . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You are right . Maybe we should work out a fitness plan and start to do more exercise . Sitting around in the office all day is no way of keeping fit . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That 's a good idea . Let 's see if we can get more people in this plan . There is n't much business these days anyway , so I think many people will be interested . </s> |
<|start|> A: This is frank speaking , may i ask who is calling ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: This is Jane , I 'd like to speak to Mr.Wang , please . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I 'm sorry , he is not here at the moment . He has gone to the International Business Center . <|end|>
<|start|> B: When do you expect him back ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I 'm not sure , he did n't say when he wound return . If you 'd like.you can leave him a message until he is back to you until the moment it 's free . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , thank you . When he gets back , please just let him know that jane called . And i need him to call me back . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Does he have your number ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , he does . But i give it to you again . 5264453 6 <|end|>
<|start|> A: That was 5264453 6 , right ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , thank you very much . <|end|>
<|start|> A: You are welcome . </s> |
<|start|> A: Julia , Julia , Julia . My daring Julia , what 's wrong with you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Steven , are you talking to me ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes , I have called you three times . What makes you in a daze ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I was thinking about the accident I saw in the morning . I was petrified when two cars collided . I witnessed the traffic accident . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Did someone get hurt ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: A driver died instantly . The other one was badly hurt . A poor boy called Peter was killed in the accident too . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What a terrible accident ! Who should be responsible for this traffic accident ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I think both . They drove too fast . What 's worse , one of them was drunk . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Why do some guys like to drive so fast when they are drunk ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I don ' t understand . Maybe they feel they are okay and driving fast seems very cool . </s> |
<|start|> A: Jason . There ' s a snag in the plans for the Hoover Center . <|end|>
<|start|> B: What ' s wrong ? I thought everything was set . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , it was . But the contractor ' s just told me he ' s not going to be able to finish by the twentieth , as planned . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Maybe we could work out an overtime schedule . It ' s definitely worth it to finish by the twentieth . </s> |
<|start|> A: May I take your order now ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , please . What 's special today ? Any special recommendations ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Certainly . I would recommend ' Songshuguiyu ' . <|end|>
<|start|> B: The name sounds fascinating . What is it exactly ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , it is sweet and sour fried Mandarin fish . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Sorry , I 'm not interested in vinegar . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Then , how about this one ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: OK . I 'll have that . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Very good . Could I serve you anything else ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Thank you . That 's enough . <|end|>
<|start|> A: My pleasure . Just a little while , your order will be ready very soon . Please enjoy your lunch . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Thanks . </s> |
<|start|> A: Would you like a cup of coffee ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No , thank you . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I 'm going to get one for myself . They make really good coffee here . <|end|>
<|start|> B: On second thought , I will have a cup . </s> |
<|start|> A: hi , betty ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: hi , Andy , how are you finding your new job ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: pretty good . My colleagues seem alright . So far everything is great . <|end|>
<|start|> B: that 's nice . What do they have you doing over there ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: well , I work in the marketing department . The corporate culture is totally different from my last employer . Before , when I was assigned a task , I was totally on my own but here most of the work is don <|end|>
<|start|> B: that ' s really good . It 's very important to feel like you are part of the team at work . <|end|>
<|start|> A: indeed . Team work is highly valued in this new company . I like our boss too . He is easy to get along with treats everybody with respect and appreciation . He 's highly respected by all his employees . <|end|>
<|start|> B: that 's great , that 's good for a positive work environment and helps motivate employees . I wish my boss was like that . <|end|>
<|start|> A: true , take my former supervisor as an example . He was extremely controlling and overbearing . He always had to micromanage everything . <|end|>
<|start|> B: well , now you do n't have to worry about that . This new place sounds really good . <|end|>
<|start|> A: yeah it is . </s> |
<|start|> A: Honey , can you set the table ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Um , sure . What are we having for dinner ? Do I need to put out anything in particular ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , make sure to put out the pepper and salt shakers . I don ' t know if your brother is coming tonight so set an extra place mat just in case . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Ok , should I use the fancy silverware ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yeah go ahead , forks , spoons and knives . I roasted some meat so be sure to put out some steak knives as well . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I ' ll also set some cups and saucers for some coffee after dinner . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Honey ? Have you seen our soup bowls ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: They are in the cupboard where you keep the gravy boat and serving dishes . Just be careful because the wine glasses are also there . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Oops ! </s> |
<|start|> A: What 's the temperature today ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: It 's about 5 degrees centigrade . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What 's the weather forecast for tomorrow ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: The weatherman says it 's going to snow tomorrow . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Are you used to the climate here ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I think I 'll soon get used to it . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What is the average temperature of Beijing ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: lt 's about 180C , but in winter the temperature may fall to 10-15 degrees below zero . And we have a long winter . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Which season do you like best ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I prefer spring when little by little everything becomes green and the weather is almost always nice . </s> |
<|start|> A: What time 's your flight ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: It 's at 7:30 a . m . </s> |
<|start|> A: What 's wrong with the photocopier ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: The toner has run out and there 's none in the stationery cupboard . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I need to make six copies of this report for the Board Meeting tomorrow . Ring Office Supplies and ask if they have any in stock . If they ca n't deliver this afternoon , I 'll go and collect it . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hello . I would like to make a reservation at 8: 00 . <|end|>
<|start|> B: OK , sir . How many are coming ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: 4 . By the way , what 's your dress code ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: We require a jacket and tie . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I see . Thank you . </s> |
<|start|> A: Have you finished your work ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Not because I ' m keeping an eye on the baby . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Where is the baby ' s mother ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: She is at the supermarket downstairs . She said she would be back in about half an hour . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hello , Mr . Macmillan . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Hi , Susan . How are you feeling today ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Much better , thanks . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Glad to hear it . </s> |
<|start|> A: Jenny , I want to go on a picnic . Could you come too ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 'd be glad to . I love picnicking . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Then , put on your casual clothes and pack some food and beverages . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Can I bring my camera with me ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Sure . Bring enough films , please . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I sure will . </s> |
<|start|> A: Do you have brothers and sisters ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No , I am the only child in my family . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Oh , I have an elder sister . She is married .. Her husband is a businessman . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Do they live with you and your parents ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: No , they live alone . </s> |
<|start|> A: Were you born in the U . S . , Melissa ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No , I was n't . I came here in 1992 . <|end|>
<|start|> A: How old were you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I was seventeen . <|end|>
<|start|> A: So , did you go to college right away ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No , because my English was n't very good . I studied English for two years first . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Wow , your English is really fluent now . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Thanks . Your English is pretty good , too . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yeah , but I was born here ! ! </s> |
<|start|> A: Is there anything I can do for you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , we would like to take a tour to L . A . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , that 's really a big city . How long do your vacations last ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: 2 weeks . Can I have a brochure of the sightseeing tours ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Here you are . Take your time . </s> |
<|start|> A: Welcome , sir , what can I do for you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I want to buy some records . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Whose record do you want ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Are there the records of Michael Jackson ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: His records have been sold out . The new copies will be available next week . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Oh . it 's too late . Maybe I should go to other video stores to have a look . </s> |
<|start|> A: You must like negotiating a lot . People are saying , you are a super negotiator . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Ha , I am flattered . Actually , when it comes to negotiate , you don ' t need to like it . You just need to understand how it works . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I am not good at it by any means . Give me some advice . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , generally speaking , if you want to change someone ' s mind or understand his position , you have to put yourself in his shoes . Understand his need and the cost for his need . And then you work together to find a solution . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Sounds easy . But how can I apply to practice ? I am thinking about applying for more reimbursement for my mobile bill . But I am afraid our boss will turn me down . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Ok , as John after Kennedy put it , let us never negotiate out of fear , but let us never fear to negotiate . </s> |
<|start|> A: I 'd like to check in , PLS . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Awfully sorry , sir . There are no rooms available now . <|end|>
<|start|> A: But I ' Ve reserved a room the day before yesterday . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Sorry , may I have your name ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Tony Bush . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Pls wait a minute , let me check . Excuse me , but I ca n't seem to find your name on our list . Are you sure you have a reservation for tonight ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Of course , I did it myself . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I am terribly sorry . There must have been some mistakes . Let me check it again . Oh , yes , there is a name listed as Tommy Bush . It must be the fault of the clerk who registered your name . I apologize . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Do n't worry about that . <|end|>
<|start|> B: According to the records , your reservation is for a single room with shower and air conditioners for two nights . The room rate will be 110 dollars per night , including 10% tax and 4% service charge . Is this right ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes , that 's right . I 'd like to pay my bill by credit card . <|end|>
<|start|> B: May I make a copy of your card ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Here you are . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Ok , now could you fill out this registration form ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: All right . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Your room number is 707 . Here is your key . The bellhop will help you carry the suitcases to your room . Have a nice evening ! </s> |
<|start|> A: so , your friend ' s getting married on Saturday . What have you bought her as a wedding gift . I find is so hard to choose the right gift . <|end|>
<|start|> B: my friend and her fiance had a really good idea . They have cut out pictures from catalogues and pasted them in a notebook . The picture are of things they want . People sign their name b <|end|>
<|start|> A: that ' s clever ! Then everyone knows that they are buying something the couple really want and there ' s no chance of two people buying the same gift . What things were in the notebook ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: most of the things were household appliance . You know , everything from an iron through a vacuum cleaner to a cooker . I think it ' s an excellent way for everyone who knows the couple to help <|end|>
<|start|> A: so , what did you get them ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I bought a sewing machine . I know that my friend likes making her own clothes , but her current sewing machine is quite old and has some problems . <|end|>
<|start|> A: what ' s wrong with is ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: she says that after several years of use , it ' s not working properly . When she uses it , it makes a funny noise . <|end|>
<|start|> A: household appliance don ' t seem to last for a long time nowadays . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I think it ' s because the manufactures are constantly bringing out new models . Because they know that we will buy the new models , the appliances don ' t need to last more than five or ten year </s> |
<|start|> A: Have you a wine list ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , the wine list is at the end of the menu . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Oh . I see . Do n't you have Mao Tai ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Sorry , sir , but I recommend you Bacardi White . It 's quite delitous . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , that 's fine . Bring us a bottle of that . </s> |
<|start|> A: Thanks for coming in today , did you have any trouble finding us ? Please take a seat . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Thank you . <|end|>
<|start|> A: So , let ' s get started . tell me a bit about your educational background . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Sure ! Well , I graduated with honors from Chesterton University with a major in Business Administration , with a specialization in Information Management , and I minored in psychology . I chose this course of study for two reasons . I wanted to gain some practical , marketable skills , which the information management track provided , and I also feel that interpersonal skills are essential for professional success , hence the minor in psychology . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Interesting . And , your postgraduate studies ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , I am really passionate about consumer behavior , so I pursued a master ' s in that area . I also strive to keep my professional skills current , so I continuously attend seminars and conferences related management and customer service . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Very good . Now , tell me a little bit about your work experience . I see here that you previously worked at Oracle . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yeah , I worked as their customer support manager , which brought me a breadth of experience in both client care , and process management . I supervised and coordinated the customer support team as well as implemented new strategies to achieve better customer satisfaction . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Interesting ... <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , in this position I was able to make some pretty significant contributions to the overall success of the company . With the different initiatives that we implemented , we lowered our churn rate to about five percent , which had a direct impact on revenue . </s> |
<|start|> A: How do you like it ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: It 's quite good . I will take it . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Sure . We can deliver it to your home . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well . I am a traveler from China . Would you please mail to China ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Of course . You have to fill out the form first . </s> |
<|start|> A: Where were decorating and I ' m going to ask some things . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , I ' ll be glad to help you out . We can deliver what you need to your office . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Shall we need at 1 fifteen this Thursday ? We definitely need some new filing cabinets and at least one desk unit . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Fine , I ' ll bring both our office furniture and equipment catalogs on Thursday . </s> |
<|start|> A: Did you smell something ? It smells so great . <|end|>
<|start|> B: It must come from the bakery on the corner.They are baking cookies . Their cookies are very popular in town . <|end|>
<|start|> A: How come I never knew that ? Do they have a new baker or something ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I think so . The bakery invited a famous baker from the USA . He is good at making cookies . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Let 's go and get some cookies . I am hungry now . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Look at the swiss roll over there , they look delicious , too , I am thinking about buying one . <|end|>
<|start|> A: You can taste some before you buy it . They have food tasting at the counter . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I am starting loving this bakery now . <|end|>
<|start|> A: It 's one of my favorite bakeries . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You should have told me earlier . I am a cookie lover . </s> |
<|start|> A: Have you heard that Mel Gibson was arrested by the police last week ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No , not yet . Why ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: For suspicion of driving under influence . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Oh . I am not his fan . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hi , Zhengjun , what make you so happy . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You know what , I 've just got a new job with a computer company . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Oh , congratulations ! </s> |
<|start|> A: My Goodness ! What a busy line so early in the morning ! Hello . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Ruth ? Basil . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Hi , Basil . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Want a ride to the office ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes , by all means . I was just about to leave . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Hold on . Just 5 minutes . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I 'll wait on the sidewalk . It 's very kind of you . <|end|>
<|start|> B: It 's my pleasure . See you . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Hi , Basil . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Hi , Ruth . Hop in . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Do you mind if I take some notes while we drive ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Of course I do n't mind . For your report ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes , I finally have an inspiration . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Good for you . No problem , I 'll listen to the car radio </s> |
<|start|> A: Jimmy , I ' d like to wear this robe for tonight cocktail party . What do you think of it ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Don ' t dress like that . You ' ll make fool yourself . You look stupid in that robe . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What ? But it is my favorite piece of clothing . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Maybe it is . But it ' s out of fashion . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What am I going to do ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Let ' s go downtown and pick up some fashionable clothes for you . </s> |
<|start|> A: There have been too many unplanned shutdowns over the past few months . We 'll have to make a few changes to the way we operate . We need to reduce our downtime . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I agree , but the maintenance team is fully stretched dealing with problems . We do n't have time to carry out any preventive maintenance . <|end|>
<|start|> A: We need to establish routine maintenance procedures . It costs us too much in lost production if we wait until something breaks down before we fix it . </s> |
<|start|> A: Do you know what you want to eat for lunch ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: What do you feel like having ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I want to get some pizza . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I had pizza for lunch yesterday . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Tell me what you want to eat . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Do you want to get a burger ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: See , I had a burger for lunch yesterday . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Think of something . <|end|>
<|start|> A: How about I get pizza and you get a burger ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Let 's do that then . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Where do they sell both at ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: They sell pizza and burgers at the cafeteria . </s> |
<|start|> A: I 've got an idea . Let 's make this game even more interesting . <|end|>
<|start|> B: How ? Do you want to play strip-trivia or something ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , if you want to ! Seriously , though , let 's make a bet . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Why do n't we just make it a friendly game ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Do n't be such a chicken ! Whoever loses has to treat everyone to a movie . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hi , Sue . What 's up ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Hey , Andrew . How 's everything with work ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Ok , I guess . My boss has been on my back recently . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Really ? What 's he been doing ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: You know , just giving me lots to do . I 'm really busy right now . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Are you ? What are you busy with ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Oh , lots of things . Mostly training new people . </s> |
<|start|> A: Welcome to Galant . How can I help you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Hi . I would like to get an internet plan for my house . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Of course . We have three different plans with different prices you can choose from . The first one is the cheapest but most basic plan which is thirty dollars a month . This is for broadband internet with a download speed of five hundred and twelve kbps . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I have no idea what kbps means . I just want to be able to get online , play games and chat with my friends . Oh , and watch movies online as well . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , this connection might be a bit too slow for your needs . I suggest you get the premium package for fifty dollars a month which includes a connection speed of two megabytes . That way you can play games online without any lag . This package also includes a wireless router and a personal firewall absolutely free ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: Do I have to pay an installation fee ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Lucky for you , this month we aren ' t charging our normal installation fee . You are saving yourself 100 bucks right there ! And we ' ll throw in this pen drive ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: Awesome ! </s> |
<|start|> A: You look tired . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yeah , I ' Ve been working so much overtime lately . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Really ? How come ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: My boss gave me a big project . I had to have it finished it by this morning . It was so difficult ! <|end|>
<|start|> A: You shouldn ' t work so hard . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I know . But hard work pays off , you know . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What do you mean ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Maybe now I ' ll get that promotion I was hoping for . </s> |
<|start|> A: So do you believe in palmistry ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Palmistry ? What is that ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: It 's when someone takes a look at another person 's palm to tell the future . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Oh , you mean palm reading . I 've seen that before , but I do n't believe in it . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Are you sure ? I 've read a lot about palmistry and I 've been able to tell a lot of accurate things about a person from his palm . Do you want me to take a look at your hand ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Really ? You 've read books about it ? Ok , then . But only if you want to . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Ok , let 's see , well , you 've got a long life line , which is good , and the love line is strong ... <|end|>
<|start|> B: What else do you see ? Will I be successful ? Will I make a lot of money ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Hmm , hard to say , wait , yes , it looks like you will do well in business , and your ambition will help you a lot , but ... <|end|>
<|start|> B: What ? What is it ? What 's the matter ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: You seem to have a large gullibility line . You believe everything that you 're told . </s> |
<|start|> A: I had a look yesterday . I found some exhibits are fine in quality and beautiful in design . The exhibition has successfully displayed to me what your corporation handles . I have gone over the catalogue and the pamphlets enclosed in your last letter . I have got some idea of your exports . I am interested in your silk blouses . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Our silks are known for their quality . They are one of our traditional exports . Silk blouses are brightly colored and beautifully designed . They are greatly favored overseas and are always in great demand . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Some of them are of the latest style . Now I have a feeling that we can do a lot of trade in this line . We wish to establish business relationship with you . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Your desire coincides with ours . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Concerning our financial position , credit standing and trade reputation , you may refer to our bank.or to our local chamber of commerce or inquiry agencies . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Thank you for your information . As you know , our corporation is a state-operated one . We always trade with foreign countries on the basis of equality and mutual benefit . I have no doubt that it will bring about benefit between us . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That sounds interesting ! I 'll send a fax . As soon as I receive the definite answer , I 'll give you a special answer . <|end|>
<|start|> B: We will make an offer as soon as possible . I hope a lot of business will be put through between us . <|end|>
<|start|> A: So do I . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I hope everything will be smooth . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That is what I want to say . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I will give you the lowest price in the future . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Thank you ! </s> |
<|start|> A: The poor girl is up to the eyes in study all the day . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yeah , she has a lot of homework . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Today 's children have not the chance to play , to make fun of them . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Right . So in some way we are happier . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yeah , at least when we are children , we have not so much homework to do . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hey , where 's Cindy ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: She told me that she 's got tennis practice today . <|end|>
<|start|> A: You 're Mary , right ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: How did you know ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Cindy told me about you in our gym class . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I see . Do you live in this neighborhood , too ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: My house is next door to yours . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Oh , Cindy did mention you before . You 're Alexander Newman . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Just call me Alex . Alex and Alexander are the same thing . </s> |
<|start|> A: Dick , I ' Ve decided not to rent that house . <|end|>
<|start|> B: But yesterday you said you would rent it . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I ' Ve changed my mind . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Why is that ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , I think maybe I should find a house that is closer to where I work . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Maybe you ' re right . </s> |
<|start|> A: Peter , where are you going ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 'm going to do some shopping . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Wo n't you watch TV ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: What 's on TV tonight ? Is there a football match ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: The TV station will air the World Cup football match alive at 8: 30 . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Really ? Who will play ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: The Brazilian team versus the American team . Do n't miss it . <|end|>
<|start|> B: That 's cool . I 'll watch it . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Who do you think will win ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: There is no doubt that the Brazilian team will win . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I think so . </s> |
<|start|> A: I 'd like to speak with the apartment manager , please . <|end|>
<|start|> B: This is he . What can I do for you ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I 'm interested in the apartment on Main Street . <|end|>
<|start|> B: It 's still available . Do you want to see it ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes , I would very much like to see it . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Does today at 6 p . m . sound okay to you ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I have no problem with 6 p . m . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Okay , I 'll see you at 6 o'clock . Do you need any directions ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: No , thanks . I already drove by to see what the neighborhood looks like . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 'll have an application form with me . You can fill it out if you 're interested . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Should I bring anything with me ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No . I only need to check your driver 's license . </s> |
<|start|> A: I want to take Shield on a date but I do n't have much money . <|end|>
<|start|> B: What does she like to do ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: She likes to golf , dance , and eat foreign food . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Hmm . Sounds like she has pretty pricey tastes . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , I really like being with her . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Have you thought about going Dutch ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Dutch , where 's that ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Not where , what . Dutch means you both pay your own way . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Oh . I wonder if she 'll go for that . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hi , Bob , what time will you be home tonight ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 'll be back late tonight . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Why ? What 's the problem ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I have a meeting with my General Manager . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hello , Doctor . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , What seems to be the trouble , Mr . Williams ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: It 's nothing serious actually , doctor . It ' s ... Well , I get tired very easily recently , and I often doze off during meetings , office hours and sometimes even while I 'm dining . <|end|>
<|start|> B: How long has this been going on ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: About two months . I did n't pay much attention to it in the beginning , but you see , I got fired this morning . I dozed off while we were having an important meeting , right in front of the boss . I was very embarrassed . <|end|>
<|start|> B: How was your appetite ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Pretty good , I 'd say . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You have n't lost any weight , have you ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: No , doctor . I 've actually put on two pounds . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Unbutton your shirt , please . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , doctor ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: You 'll have to have some laboratory examinations to know for sure . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What examinations ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: A blood test and during test . You can come back next week , say 4 pm to see the results . </s> |
<|start|> A: Do you want to go to the beach tonight ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Sure , which beach are we going to ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I wanted to go to Malibu beach . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I like Santa Monica . <|end|>
<|start|> A: The water there looks so dirty . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I just like the pier they have at Santa Monica . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I like the pier too , because it 's beautiful at night . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Is Malibu beach nice ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: It 's a lot nicer , and I really like it better . <|end|>
<|start|> B: So you want to go to Malibu ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: If that 's okay with you . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Sure , let 's go to Malibu . </s> |
<|start|> A: So people can go and root for their old school team ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yep . And relive those good old high school days . <|end|>
<|start|> A: You do n't sound too excited about going to your reunion . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 'm not . I get a stomachache just thinking about it . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Are you nervous about meeting up with your ex , Femi ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Ouch , that hurts - did you have to mention her name ? </s> |
<|start|> A: Thank God , it 's Friday ! Time for a drink ! Let 's hit the bars ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: OK . I do n't mind going bar hopping with an expert like you . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Should we start with beer or wine or go straight to the hard liquor ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I think I 'll have a glass of wine . Let 's see ... they have red wine , white wine and port . They even have sangria ! It 's the happy hour special . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Port 's too sweet . It 's a dessert wine . A dry red French wine would be nice with meat . A glass of chilled white German wine would be good with fish . But , we 're not eating and it 's hot out , so I think I 'll have a tall glass of sangria with ice . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Good choice ! But , what 's your favorite kind of hard liquor ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I like to stick to the clean stuff , like vodka , gin , white rum and other clear spirits . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hello , Matt ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: Hello , Todd ! <|end|>
<|start|> A: Matt , I 'm going to ask you some questions about pet.First question , do you have a pet ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , in fact , my mom 's house we have three , three pets . two dogs and a cat . My family actually raises dogs for helping blind people . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Wow , like how do they train the dogs ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: How do they train the dogs ? Well , I mean , it 's a long process , right ... we get them when they 're puppies ... and so we train them basic ... you know , sit , come ... really basic things ... then , after they 're about two year old , they go a different training school . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , how many dogs do they train at a time ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Oh , just one ! We have our own dog , and then we have a dog that we have that we are training . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Do you ever see the dogs you trained , like out on the street , or anything ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Sometimes we 'll see them , they 'll have like sort of conventions of reunions of the pets so , yeah , you get to see them once in awhile . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Oh , wow , that 's cool . Um , why do people keep pets ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I guess the most important thing is companionship , right ! So there is always somebody there for you that will like you no matter what . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yeah , that 's true . OK , besides cats , dogs , and fish , what are some other pets people keep ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , I guess if you are Sigrid and Roy you can keep a tiger or lion . I guess all types of things do n't they . </s> |
<|start|> A: Excuse me , can I deposit valuables here ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Surely of course . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Here is the bag . Is that free ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes . How long would you like us to keep it ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: For two days . </s> |
<|start|> A: How long have you been living in New York ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Oh , about two years now . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Where do your parents live ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: They still live in Shanghai where I was born . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Do you write or call them very much ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , I try to keep in touch with them . </s> |
<|start|> A: What 's the name of the series just showed ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Doctor Butcher . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What a horrible name ! Is it full of suspense ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No , not at all.it ' s about how to keep fit . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hi honey ! You ' ll never guess what ! My friends Julie and Alex are getting married ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: Wow that ' s great news ! They ' re a great couple ! <|end|>
<|start|> A: I know ! Anyways I just talked to Alex ' s best man and he is organizing the bachelor party It ' s gon na be so much fun ! All the groomsmen are thinking up all the wacky and crazy things we are going to do that night . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You aren ' t going to a strip club , are you ? I don ' t want you getting a lap dance from some stripper with the excuse that it ' s your friends party . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Aw come on ! It ' s just some innocent fun ! You know how these things are ! We are gon na play drinking games , get him some gag gifts and just have a good time . Nothing too over the top . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , I don ' t know . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Come on ! If one of your friends was getting married I wouldn ' t mind you going to her bachelorette party ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: Good , because my friend Wendy is getting married and I ' m organizing her party ! </s> |
<|start|> A: Excuse me , Mr . Rodriguez ? Could I speak with you for a moment ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I can ' t just now , Susan . Could we get together this afternoon ? What ' s it about ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , I ' d like to talk about my new contract with you , if that ' s all right . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Oh , that ' s right . Is that time of the year , huh ? That ' s fine . How about if we meet at 3:30 this afternoon ? </s> |
<|start|> A: Welcome ! Welcome to Little Italy . We 're the most Italian family here ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: So I 've heard . That 's why I 'm having such a great time . <|end|>
<|start|> A: If I had n't married an Italian man , I probably would n't be pregnant so often . And maybe I could raise pigs instead of bambinos ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: Huh ? Um ... well , it 's nice to see that some people still have big families . <|end|>
<|start|> A: It is nice , but it would be nicer if my macho husband would get off his tush and help me . Ha-ha ... Have this . It 's from Italy ! </s> |
<|start|> A: So Dick , how about getting some coffee for tonight ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Coffee ? I don ' t honestly like that kind of stuff . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Come on , you can at least try a little , besides your cigarette . <|end|>
<|start|> B: What ' s wrong with that ? Cigarette is the thing I go crazy for . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Not for me , Dick . </s> |
<|start|> A: Can I help you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I want to buy a hat . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Come here , please . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Is this one fit for you ? It is nice . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I do n't like the style . <|end|>
<|start|> B: How about this one ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Black is not my favorite colour . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You must like this pink one , do n't you ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: It 's pretty . How much is it ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Fifty yuan . <|end|>
<|start|> A: It 's too expensive . Can you come down a little ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: How about forty-five ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I 'll buy it if forty . <|end|>
<|start|> B: OK . </s> |
<|start|> A: Finally we 're on board ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes . It was so crowded . I 'm worn-out . Let 's find our seats . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Are they window seats or aisle seats ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Let me see ... yes , one window seat and one aisle . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Ok . But can I trade my seat with you ? I prefer the one near the window . I 'm a terrible flyer . I always get airsick and can never relax until after I 've landed . <|end|>
<|start|> B: That 's fine . I 'd like to be on the aisle anyway . It 's easier to get in and out . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Thanks . Where shall we put our luggage ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I think the smaller carry-on bag can go in the overhead compartment , and the others can go under the seat . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Good idea . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Do n't forget to keep the seat belt on . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Ok . Hope it 's a pleasant trip . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes ! <|end|>
<|start|> A: And no hijackers . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Oh , you have too wild of an imagination . </s> |
<|start|> A: Is the view going to be ok ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Don ' t worry , you did a good job and it should be fine . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I ' ll do my best . <|end|>
<|start|> B: That ' s the way to go . </s> |
<|start|> A: What do you think of your personality ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I am quite alive and energetic . I am a curious person , and I like to learn new things . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Do you think you are introverted or extroverted ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I am quite outgoing , I think . <|end|>
<|start|> A: How do you get along with people whose characters are different from your own ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I try to adapt myself . </s> |
<|start|> A: It 's very dark in here.Will you turn on the light ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Okay.But our baby has fallen sleep . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Then , turn on the lamp , please . <|end|>
<|start|> B: But where 's the switch ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: It 's there by the window . </s> |
<|start|> A: May I help you ? Miss ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes . I 'd like to look at lipstick and eye shadow . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What color set do you prefer ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , brown . <|end|>
<|start|> A: We have a beautiful selection of eye shadows this fall . Look at the colors . Are n't they beautiful ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: But they 're purple . I prefer a brown set . <|end|>
<|start|> A: If you insist , I can show you the brown sets . I 'll have to warn you that they 're very ordinary , though . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , I 'm not so sure . Most of my make-up is brown . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Why do n't you wear purple eye shadow for a change ? We also have lipstick to go with it . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Can I try it ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Sure . Are you wearing any make-up ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Have a seat , please . Now , here is the mirror . How do you like it ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Not bad . Actually , it makes me look younger . I like it . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Try the lipstick as well . See , how fresh and charming you look . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You 're right . I 'll take them all . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hello , may I help you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , I need some more cash for my visit in China . May I cash a traveler ' s check here ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Of course . We would be happy to cash it for you . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I was going to cash it at the hotel , but one of my friends said that banks always give better exchange rates . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , any bank will cash it at our present traveler 's check buying rate , for which we ' re somewhere cheaper than hotels because of the service charge . You see , hotels really aren ' t in the money exchange business although they will cash traveler ' s check for their guest . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You mean there is really not that much of a difference . <|end|>
<|start|> A: No , madam . Not very much . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , may I cash these three checks for 100 dollars each ? I think that will be enough . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes , I 'll be happy to cash these for you . Would you please countersign them here ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Ok . </s> |
<|start|> A: Excuse me , waiter . Could we change our table for that one ? My wife is quite interested in the scenery . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I am sorry . That table has been booked . <|end|>
<|start|> A: It does n't matter . This one is fine . </s> |
<|start|> A: Whip me if I get below 80 marks out of 100 ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: Take it easy , Jim . Your mother did n't mean it ! Need any help ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes . Can you help me remember how to spell ' beautiful ' ? </s> |
<|start|> A: I want to buy a parking permit , please . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Are you a full-time student or do you attend part-time in the evenings ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I attend both day and evening classes . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Will you be riding a motorcycle or do you drive a car ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I ride a motorcycle . <|end|>
<|start|> B: That permit will run twenty-five dollars; will that be cash or credit card ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I 'll use a credit card , thank you . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Do you need a second permit for a car ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: No , just the motorcycle permit . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Fine , here it is and have a great semester ! </s> |
<|start|> A: Can I ask you what the office rules are ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , do you know the nine to five timetable ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Is it from 9:00 to 12:00 in the morning and 1:00 to 5:00 in the afternoon ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , you are right . </s> |
<|start|> A: Do you mind taking a photo for me ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Of course not . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That 's really kind of you . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 'm afraid I do n't know how to use your camera . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , it 's an automatic camera . You just press the button . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I see . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Thanks a lot . </s> |