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<|start|> A: Oh , my goodness . The traffic is crawling . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I think there is an accident ahead . <|end|>
<|start|> A: We are now running late . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I know . Why do n't we take a different route ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Let me check and look at the map . Yes , there is an exit three quarters of a mile ahead . We ' ll exit Market Street , head west , then get on the Pennsylvania Freeway . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Ok , let 's do that , even though we may have to take a longer way . </s> |
<|start|> A: May I help you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , I 'm looking for a job as a clerk typist in English . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I 'm Mary Kelly . May I ask your name ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: My name is B . How are you , Miss Kelly ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I 'm glad to meet you , Mr . Zhuang . Sit down , please . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Thank you , Miss Kelly . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What are your qualifications for being a clerk typist ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I can type 120 words a minute and I take shorthand at 80 words a minute . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Would you be willing to take a typing and shorthand test ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , I would . <|end|>
<|start|> A: (After testing) Your typing and stenography are pretty good . Would you be interested in applying for the job ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , I 'd like to give it a try . <|end|>
<|start|> A: All right . You need to have an interview with our manager , Mr . McBride . Let 's go to his office . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hello , is this People 's Theater ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , it is . May I help you ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes , are advance tickets for ' Nut croakers ' still available ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: What date , sir ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: October 16th . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Let me see . Yes , we still have some tickets left . Which performance ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: 7:30 p . m . performance , please . <|end|>
<|start|> B: OK , we have tickets at 100 yuan and 50 yuan . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I 'd like to reserve two seats at 100 yuan , please . <|end|>
<|start|> B: All right . May I have you name , please ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Du Kun . <|end|>
<|start|> B: When would you like to collect the tickets ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Tomorrow . <|end|>
<|start|> B: We can hold them until one day before the show . <|end|>
<|start|> A: How do we cancel , just in case ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Just telephone us , and let us know in advance . We do n't charge for cancellation . <|end|>
<|start|> A: All right , thank you very much . Good bye . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You are welcome . Goodbye . </s> |
<|start|> A: Would you mind if I ask your health status ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I just had a complete physical examination and passed with flying colors . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That is good . We hope each of our future employees will be healthy and happy . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I understand that . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hello , is that Mr . Li ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , speaking . What can I do for you ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I am calling to check your information before the interview . What position did you apply ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I am applying for the waiter in your pub . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Excuse me . Could you slow down a little ? I could n't catch you . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Sure . I will try my best to slow down . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hi ! Dick . Where are you going ? You 're in such a hurry . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Playground . We 're having sports for today 's outside class activities . All my classmates have already got there . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What are you going to play ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Some of us will play basketball and some volleyball . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Enjoy yourself . </s> |
<|start|> A: Where 's Bob ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: It seems like he 's not coming . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Can you give him a call on his mobile ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Sure . </s> |
<|start|> A: Wow , Amy , look at that number . <|end|>
<|start|> B: What 's so great about it ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: What do you mean ? It 's a scrim . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Not to me , I would n't be caught dead in that . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I love that kind of stuff . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yeah , you seem to like those styles . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Sure do . I get a kick out of looking punk . <|end|>
<|start|> B: This one looks really expensive though . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I do n't care how much it costs . I 'm rolling in it . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Lucky you ! I ca n't buy anything else . I 'm flat broke . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I got a replace my party outfit , I trashed it last week . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Why did you drag me into this ? I 've spent a week salary . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Are you on the level ? You 're the one who called me , remember ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Just joking , T . I 've got some wonderful clothes . Let 's go and have a close look at your outfit . </s> |
<|start|> A: Is there anything I can do for you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , what are your hours ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: We open at lo <|end|>
<|start|> B: Thanks lot . </s> |
<|start|> A: Can I get you any dessert ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , I 'd like to try the blueberry pie . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Excellent choice . (He brings her the pie . After she finishes , the waiter comes back .) Would you like anything else ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No , I 'm stuffed . I 'm ready for the check . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Here you are . Thank you and have a nice evening . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Thank you . </s> |
<|start|> A: The mailboxes are right down there , and the laundry room with coin-operated washers and dryers is over there . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I see . Well , it 's nothing spectacular , but it 's pretty cheap for an apartment in a decent neighborhood ... O . K . , I think I 'll take it . <|end|>
<|start|> A: All right , do you want to sign a nine-month or a one-year lease ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I think I 'll sign a nine-month lease in case I decide not to go to summer school . I can extend it if I want to stay , ca n't I ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Sure . Just let us know before your lease expires . </s> |
<|start|> A: Excuse me , do you go to the Central Park ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , this is the right bus . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Could you please tell me when I get to the Central Park ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Do n't worry . I 'll call out the stops . <|end|>
<|start|> A: (A few minutes later .) Should I get off at the next stop ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No , do n't worry . I 'll get you off when you get there . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Is it a long ride ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No , not that long . Two more stops , and you 'll get off , sir . <|end|>
<|start|> A: OK . I know . Thank you . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Not at all . </s> |
<|start|> A: Are you going to the beach this saturday afternoon ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: It depends on the weather . <|end|>
<|start|> A: The radio says it 'll be fine . <|end|>
<|start|> B: That 'll be great . </s> |
<|start|> A: Sir , I 've finished your shaving . Wow , it takes years off you after having a shave . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Really ? You 've done a good job . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Thank you . May I suggest you to trim your eyebrows ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I have never heard that men would trim their eyebrows . Are you kidding ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: No , sir , I am serious . Have n't you heard that today men are becoming increasingly interested in having their eyebrows professionally groomed ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Do you mean that it is a trend for men to trim their eyebrows ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Absolutely . Several men have tried it in my A shop . Do you want to try ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yeah , let me have a try . </s> |
<|start|> A: What did you do over the weekend ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I went a global warming rally . It was fantastic to be around so many people who care about the environment . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Do you think there 's anything we can do to reverse the damage that 's been done already ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: It might not be possible to fix the problems that we 've created for ourselves , but there are lots of things we can do to prevent more damages from happening . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Like what ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , we can use public transport instead of taking our cars for a start . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What else can we do to protect the environment ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: If you do have to drive , you should make sure that your car runs on unleaded petrol . Also , your home should use sources of renewable energy . <|end|>
<|start|> A: How about recycling ? Does that actually help ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes . You should take your glass , paper , plastic , cardboard , and tin cans to a recycling center . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What do you think the biggest worry for our future is ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I think that the issue of greatest concern is having enough sources of clean water for everyone . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I had no idea you were such an environmentalist before ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: To be honest , in order for the earth to continue to be a habitable place , we 're all going to have to become more interested in the environment . </s> |
<|start|> A: Mrs . Smith , you are always worried about your children . <|end|>
<|start|> B: They are my own flesh and blood . It ' s hard for me to see them suffering . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That ' s human nature . </s> |
<|start|> A: Have you heard that new song by the Beastie Boys ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Why do you listen to rap ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: It 's not much different from that heavy metal music you like so much . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Heavy metal music is a lot different from rap music.You can dance to heavy metal . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Hey , you can dance to rap music ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: I ca n't dance to it . And I know you ca n't either . Because I 've seen you try . </s> |
<|start|> A: The company is selecting three employees to attend the marketing seminar next month . Did you put your name in for it ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No , I do n't really care too much for seminars ... I find them to be either boring ot useless . I mean , how much can you really learn in one afternoon ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: It 's not just about the things that you learn , you know ... seminars are a really great opportunity to mingle and network with professionals in our industry from all over the nation . You can learn a few things , but more importantly , you rub shoulders with the business leaders and make contacts that could lead to potential sales or partnerships in the future . The social mixers are always more important than the seminars anyway . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 'm still not too jazzed about going ... I feel kind of awkward in those cocktail party situations . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , what if I told you the seminar is going to be held in Hawaii ? Does that perk your interest ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Now you 're talking . </s> |
<|start|> A: What a mess , Jack ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: I ' m playing with my toys , Dad . <|end|>
<|start|> A: You ' d better tidy up the room now , or you ' ll get your mum ' s back up . </s> |
<|start|> A: Here is the final draft of our contract . I 'm glad that we have reached an agreement on almost every term in our trade . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , it seems to me we have come quite a long way . However , let me take a close look at the final draft . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Do you have some points to bring up ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , everything we 've discussed seems to be here . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes , including a description of the shirts you want to purchase this time , the total amount of your order , the price for each piece , mode of payment , packaging , shipping time , insurance and compensation , claim and arbitration , and rights and duties for both sides . Are all the terms here satisfactory ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 'll need a few minutes to check over my notes again on every detail . What about the quality standard ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: It is said that the sample 25 is the standard for others . It 's complete . So would you like to sign the contract right now ? </s> |
<|start|> A: Hey . Owen ! Have you gone on your family vacation yet ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Oh , yes . I got so tired . My son began to cry the moment we got on the train . It was very embarrassing because we took the over-night train and the noise made it difficult for other people in the cabin to sleep . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Did n't you bring his favorite toy ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , we did . Fortunately we put his Teddy Bear in the bag , and finally he fell asleep at mid-night with it in his arms . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Where did you go ? You 've got a beautiful tan . <|end|>
<|start|> B: My wife did n't like to go to amusement parks , so we compromised and finally went to the seaside . I think vacation in summer is not good . <|end|>
<|start|> A: You must have had a great time . Most children love to play in the sand on the beach and go swimming . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , he was every excited to see the blue sea and picked up many seashells to give as gift for his classmates in kindergarten . <|end|>
<|start|> A: His friends will be very happy to get the little souvenir . <|end|>
<|start|> B: And I taught him how to swim in the sea . It was fun and made him braver than before . After we returned home , he was n't afraid to sleep alone in his bedroom . </s> |
<|start|> A: Good morning . How can I help you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I want to apply for a passport here . <|end|>
<|start|> A: OK . Please fill in these forms and take them back when you are done . <|end|>
<|start|> B: (10 minutes later .) Hi . Here are completed forms . <|end|>
<|start|> A: OK . Can I have your original ID card and tw0 2 - inch photos ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Here you are , But I forgot my photos . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That is OK . We have photo taking service here . You may pay your fee , take a photo there and take it back here . <|end|>
<|start|> B: OK . I am going right now . </s> |
<|start|> A: Do you like tea ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , but I do n't know much about it . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Tea does good to people 's health . There are many kinds of tea.Say , black tea , green tea , scented tea , brick tea , milk tea , Jas - mine tea , chrysanthemum tea and so on . <|end|>
<|start|> B: My favourite is Jasmine tea . I like its aroma . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yeah , but scented tea is now in fashion . </s> |
<|start|> A: How 's work ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: The same as usual . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hello , this is Dr Cook 's clinic.May I speak to Mr.Smith ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: This is he . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Dr Cook wo n't be able to see you at the time suggested.Could you make it a quarter to two ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: All right . </s> |
<|start|> A: What reason do you have for missing school ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I was sick . <|end|>
<|start|> A: How were you sick ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I had a stomachache . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Did it get any better ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 'm still feeling under the weather . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Would you like anything for your stomach ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I took something earlier . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Get better . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Thanks a lot . </s> |
<|start|> A: So it is hard to be a black student on campus ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , in many ways it is . There are many stereotypes I have to deal with in my daily life . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Stereotypes ? Like what ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , like since I 'm black , I must like rap music , come from the inner city , or play basketball well . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I do know you like rap music , but the other two are definitely false . I ' Ve seen you play basketball . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Hey ! But that 's not the only problem . There 's also the affirmative action stigma . <|end|>
<|start|> A: You mean that people look down upon you because they think you 're in school because of a quota ? That 's not true at all , you 're really a smart guy . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I know that , but some people do n't think like that . And I get problems from teachers as well . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Teachers ? I did n't think that they would be racist at all . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Racist ? Not exactly . It 's how they look at me and ask for my opinion on a topic , as if I can speak for all black people and give them the black opinion on a subject . Suddenly I become the representative of the black race , as if we all had the same opinion . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I see . It looks like there are still a lot of issues we need to work on in the US . </s> |
<|start|> A: Guess what ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: What ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I am going to the mountains with my family this weekend . <|end|>
<|start|> B: That sounds like fun . </s> |
<|start|> A: They 're very good friends , are n't they ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I would n't say that.They seem to be on good terms but actually they always speak ill of each other . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Oh , it 's unbelievable ! </s> |
<|start|> A: Can I help you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: How much is it ? Eight films and a bar of chocolate . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That 's $ 38 , sir . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Can you accept a check ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Sorry sir.We ca n't . Cash only . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Here 's two twenties.Keep the change . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Thank you.Have a nice day . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hey , Jim . Wake up ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: Do I have to get up now ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: You 'd better get up or you 'll be late . <|end|>
<|start|> B: What are you talking about ? The alarm has n't even gone off yet . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes , It has . It went off 30 minutes ago . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I must have slept right through it . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Rise and shine , sleepyhead . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Just let me sleep five more minutes . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hello . Overseas operator . May I help you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes . I 'd like to make a collect call to Japan . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Your name , please ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: It 's Helen Kent . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Who would you like to talk to ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 'd like to talk to Mr . Edna Kent . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Is that Mr . Edna Kent ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: That 's right . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What number are you calling from , please ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: From code 513 , 432-6748 . <|end|>
<|start|> A: And the number in Japan , please ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Country code is 81 , area code 138 , and the number is 846-8972 . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Hold the line , please . I 'll put your call through . </s> |
<|start|> A: What do you think about our company ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: You are the leading company in the computer industry . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Why do you think so ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: First , your overwhelming share in the world market . Second , your superiority in sales and profits in addition to the amount of capital and the number of employees . Third , the diversity in your production line is second to none . <|end|>
<|start|> A: In what business are you most interested in this organization ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: In particular , I 'm interested in marketing in the domestic field . </s> |
<|start|> A: Is breakfast served here ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes.That ' s from 6:30 to 9:00 in the dinning room . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Do I have to pay extra money for it ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No , it 's already included in your room fare . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Thank you . </s> |
<|start|> A: How may I help you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I would like to return this book . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Is that all you need ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I also want to check out this video . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Is that all you would like to check out ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: That ' s all I need . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Do you have your library card ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Here it is . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Make sure to take proper care of this video . <|end|>
<|start|> B: That won ' t be a problem . <|end|>
<|start|> A: If you damage the video , you will be fined . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I won ' t damage it . </s> |
<|start|> A: Could I see that automatic camera ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Of course . This camera is easy to operate . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Where is it made ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: It 's made in China . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Is it expensive ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Not very expensive . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I 'll take this one . <|end|>
<|start|> B: OK . Do you want any film ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes , give me two rolls of Kodak color film . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Here you are . </s> |
<|start|> A: Have you taken the written test yet ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No , I have n't . <|end|>
<|start|> A: You should study before you take it . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I have been studying . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Why do n't you take the test ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Do you know if it costs any money to take it ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Since you already paid for your permit , you do n't have to pay again . <|end|>
<|start|> B: All right . Do you know if the test covers the whole book ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: No , the test skips a lot of things in the book . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Did you pass it the first time that you took it ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: No , I did n't , because it was pretty hard . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , I hope that I do well . </s> |
<|start|> A: Employees in this company have to have a good command of English . Do you think you are proficient in both written and spoken English ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , I think I am quite proficient in both written and spoken English . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , then , please tell me about your English education . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I have been studying English since junior high school . And I majored in English in college . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I see , do you speak any other languages ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , I speak a little French and Japanese . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hi , Is that David ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Hi , Jenny . It 's David here . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Hey , what 's new ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Not much . My girlfriend just dumped me . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Sorry to hear that . What happened ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , she told me things just weren ' t working out and we weren ' t right together . But I thought things were just great . Why did she say this ? It 's completely out of the blue . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Hey , that ' s not the girl with pink hair , is it ? The girl I saw with Jack yesterday . <|end|>
<|start|> B: What ? She was cheating on me with that ugly guy . Oh , no , I feel like such a loser . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Hey , she is not worth it . Forget her . <|end|>
<|start|> B: But she lied to me . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Hey , she is not worth it . Anyway , there are plenty more fish in the sea . Listen , let 's go for a drink in the town . How about that ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Ok , then . <|end|>
<|start|> A: But you have to promise me that you are not gon na wear that face . <|end|>
<|start|> B: What face ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: The one where you look like your dog just died . You have to get over her and the sooner the better . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yeah , I know . You are right . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hello , ABC Company . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Hello , could I speak to Mr . Wang , please ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I am sorry . He 's out in a meeting now . Could I ask who is calling ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: This is Mr . Smith of XYZ Company . When will he be back ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: He 'll be back at about five in the afternoon . Could I take a message ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , Please tell him I called and ask him to return my call as soon as possible . It 's about the PPT contract . <|end|>
<|start|> A: All right , Mr . Smith . I 'll be sure he gets your message . </s> |
<|start|> A: So , what ' s new in the kitchen ? That refrigerator is new , isn ' t it ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes . I needed a large one . Before , I had a separate refrigerator and freezer , but this has both combined into one . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That ' s usual nowadays . You ' Ve added a few shelves too . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes . You know I ' Ve been cooking more kind of food recently and I needed some extra space for spices and ingredients . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Did you buy new cupboards too ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No , I didn ' t . I gave them a really good clean , so they just look new . The worktop was in poor condition , so I had a new one added . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I see that you have bought several new pots and pans and utensils . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , I have . I need them to help me with these new dished I ' m trying to make . I need a little more practice before I invite guests over . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Looking at the spice rack , I ' d say you ' Ve been learning how to make asian food . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes . I ' Ve always likes Indian and thai food , so I ' Ve been trying to make dishes from those countries . I ' m pretty good at making curries now , but I still need practice at making thai food . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Both kinds of food are becoming popular.Nowadays , it ' s very easy to pick up the ingredients at the supermarket . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I hope you can stay for dinner . I need a guinea pig ! </s> |
<|start|> A: I would like to buy a ticket to New York please . <|end|>
<|start|> B: When do you plan to travel ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I ' d like to pack my bags and leave tonight . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Are you aware that without two weeks advance notice prices will be very high ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes I know , but I just got the chance to leave and so I am going to take it no matter what . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I understand . So that ' s one ticket to New York , and you ' ll be departing tonight . Will that be one-way or round trip ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I wish I could stay there , but unfortunately it will have to be a round trip ticket . <|end|>
<|start|> B: When would you like to return ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: My return date will be the 14th . <|end|>
<|start|> B: OK . I have several seats available . Would you like a window seat or an aisle seat ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Anything but a center seat is fine with me . The middle seat drives me crazy ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: OK Mr . Lee . I have you booked on flight 513 leaving on the 5th at 11:00 pm and arriving in New York on the 6th at 6 <|end|>
<|start|> A: Will there be any layovers ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No , all flights are direct . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Perfect ! I ' m afraid to ask , but how much is it ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: $ 800 dollars . </s> |
<|start|> A: Have you heard about the new iPhone ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: yes , I heard it 's supposed to come out in June . Are you thinking about getting one ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I 'd like to . It 's a cell phone , camera , PAD and mp3 player all in one . <|end|>
<|start|> B: if I had enough money , I 'd buy one , but I do n't even have enough to buy one of their shuffle spods . <|end|>
<|start|> A: how big is a shuffle iPod ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: the first generation iPod shuffle is about the size of a park of gum and the second generation iPod shuffle is about half the size of the first . <|end|>
<|start|> A: how many gigs of music can it hold ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I think it 's either one or two gigs . I ca n't remember . <|end|>
<|start|> A: how much do they cost ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: not much at all . I think it 's about 100 dollars . <|end|>
<|start|> A: you 're right , that 's not bad at all . <|end|>
<|start|> B: do you have an iPod ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I got one for my birthday when they first came out , but after the battery died out , I never brought another one . <|end|>
<|start|> B: why did n't you just buy another battery for it so you could use it ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: that 's one of the problems with having an iPod . Though an iPod might have an above average battery life , once the battery is dead , so is your iPod . </s> |
<|start|> A: I never understand why these shops have so much liquor . <|end|>
<|start|> B: What do you mean ? It 's because it 's much cheaper to buy liquor duty-free . <|end|>
<|start|> A: But why ? Why do n't people like to buy shirts duty-free ? Or shoes ? I just do n't understand why it 's always liquor . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , it 's because in most countries liquor has a higher tax on it . <|end|>
<|start|> A: You mean liquor has a higher tax than other things ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , of course . Did n't you know that ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: No , I did n't . How high is the tax ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , it is different in different countries.But it 's because of the high tax that buying liquor duty-free is such a good deal . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Why would the government want to tax liquor so much ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Liquor is considered a luxury item.And also , it is considered as something that is n't very healthy.So if people want to buy it , the government thinks it has the right to tax it . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That 's why a lot of people buy cigarettes here too , is n't it ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Of course . Cigarettes are also taxed very heavily . </s> |
<|start|> A: Excuse me . Who is the person responsible for handling complaints here ? I would like to make a few complaints . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I am the manager here . You can complain to me . How may I help you ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Here is the thing . I was woke up by strange noises of the telephone several times last night . Even I unplugged it , it would n't stop beeping . I am also not satisfied with the housekeeping service in my room . So I want to change to a cleaner and quieter room . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I apologize for everything disturbing you . We will give another room to you right now . Please wait a moment . </s> |
<|start|> A: Oh . It looks like Jack is going to make his annual speech . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Could n't he wait until we 're finished eating ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yeah . I 'm still hungry , but I guess it 's kind of rude to keep eating while he 's talking , huh ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Can you even hear what he 's saying ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: No . He 's so far away I can hardly see him ! Let 's keep eating ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: Can you turn the lazy Susan for me ? I want some more chicken . <|end|>
<|start|> A: All that 's left is a leg . I gave the head to Tim ! </s> |
<|start|> A: Sally , I ' m tired of this Western food . I really miss my mother ' s Sichuan cooking . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I ' m sure you do miss that type of cooking . But can ' t you try to get used to Western food ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I have tried . But Americans like butter , bread , sugar , and cream too much . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I suppose you ' re right , Lee . Maybe that ' s why so many Westerners are overweight . <|end|>
<|start|> A: It ' s interesting that Americans work very hard at their jobs , do not take naps during the day , and yet they can be so heavy . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You see , because we are often busy working , we eat too much fast food , and that food is very fattening . </s> |
<|start|> A: What are you up to tonight , Steve ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 'm going to a disco with my friends . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That sounds like fun . Have a good time . </s> |
<|start|> A: My minibar is completely empty . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Everything in that minibar has been consumed , sir ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Everything 's gone . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Is there anything special you 'd like ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Just bring me three bottles each of Jim Beam and Perrier . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Okay , sir . Three of each . Would you like anything else ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: The fruit basket was great . I need a few more apples , please . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Perrier , Jim Beam , and apples . Is that it for now ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes , one last thing <|end|>
<|start|> B: Your order will be brought to you momentarily , sir . </s> |
<|start|> A: Good afternoon . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Good afternoon . Can I help you ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I 've got this important letter to send to Hainan . Can I send it by registered mail ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Certainly . <|end|>
<|start|> A: How much will I have to pay ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Two yuan , please . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Here are the letter and the money . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Wait a moment . It seems that your letter is overweight . Let me weight it . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Is it overweight ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 'm afraid it is . So you will have to pay two yuan extra . The total charge is four yuan . <|end|>
<|start|> A: All right . Here is the money . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Here are the stamps and your receipt . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What shall I do with the receipt ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: You can keep it until the addressee tells you that the letter has been delivered . It is the proof that you sent the letter if it fails to arrive . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Thank you . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Not at all . </s> |
<|start|> A: Which team has won ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Neither . The game ended in two all . <|end|>
<|start|> A: But I still think AC milan 's defence seems better organized . <|end|>
<|start|> B: But the Brazilian is tougher . </s> |
<|start|> A: Good afternoon.Welcome to China.May I see your passport , customs and health declaration form ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , here you are . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Thank you.What ' s your occupation , Mr . Smith ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 'm the general manager of the Far-East Industry Corporation . <|end|>
<|start|> A: You are here on business , are n't you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , I have been invited by the East Import & Export Corporation of China for business talks . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I see.Do you have anything to declare ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , I have some foreign currency to declare . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Would you please fill out this currency declaration form ? It 's a record of the foreign currency you have brough in . <|end|>
<|start|> B: All right . </s> |
<|start|> A: I do n't like this movie . It 's a bomb . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Look , I 've already paid for the tickets , so whether you like it or not we 're going to finish watching it . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , give me the Walkman . I 'll listen to the music then . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Come on . Give it a chance . The movie just started . </s> |
<|start|> A: Are you going to vote ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , are you ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yeah , but what day are the elections ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: You don ' t know what day the elections are ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: That ' s why I ' m asking you . <|end|>
<|start|> B: They ' re this coming Tuesday . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Really ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , I ' m serious . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Good thing you told me . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I can ' t believe you didn ' t know when the elections were . <|end|>
<|start|> A: It slipped my mind . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You should watch the news more often . </s> |
<|start|> A: What 's the news on our website ? How effective do you think it is from a marketing standpoint ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: We 've been able to survey and track some of the information of our website users through some cookie technology , and it 's surprising to see the results . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What kinds of hits are we getting on our company 's website ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: From the numbers , it seems nearly half of the visitors who stumble onto our page pick up the link not from network browsers or search engines , but from our circular insert . That means our consumers are purposefully and actively seeking information about our products and services through the web format . Based on these findings , I am completely convinced the internet is the marketing power of the future ! <|end|>
<|start|> A: You really think that many people turn to the internet to find product information.What about the old standbys of word mouth and print media ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , these mediums are still important ... they are n't a thing of the past ... But I think they might be less important now than in the past . The technology age has arrived ! </s> |
<|start|> A: I 've had enough of that ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: Why , this is the most interesting film ! <|end|>
<|start|> A: I hate the hero.He ' s too cruel . <|end|>
<|start|> B: But it 's only a film . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hello . This is Lucy from ABC Company . Is this Monica ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I am calling to inform you that you have passed the first two rounds of interview . Could you please come for the final round ? It is scheduled on the morning of next Monday 10AM in the HR manager office . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Thank you for calling me . I will be there on time . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Ok , see you then , bye . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Bye . </s> |
<|start|> A: Are you feeling better today , Bill ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , it 's hard to say . I cough a lot in the evening . <|end|>
<|start|> A: You 'd better give up smoking . It 's bad for your health . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You 're right , but you know , it 's hard to give up an old habit . <|end|>
<|start|> A: But you should make up your mind first . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You know , I often have to work till late at night . I need something to keep me awake . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Why do n't you go to bed and get up early ? You 'll have the same time for work . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Thank you for your advice ! I 'll try it . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hello , I 'm looking for a shop that sells inexpensive cashmere sweaters . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Have you tried an outlet ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Why did n't I think of that ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Many of my friends shop at outlets . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Thanks . That is a good suggestion . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 'm only too happy to help . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hello . What can I do for you today ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 've got some documents here that go with the L / C our company opened 10 days ago . I think there is something wrong . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Really ? Have you checked everything carefully ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Very carefully , that 's when I found the problem . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Ah , I see . The goods description is totally different from what you are expecting , right ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yep , you 've got it ! What should we do ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Usually , if the problem is insignificant I advise the customer to go ahead; it 's normally a translation problem or something like that . But this does seem a little more serious . I suggest you get back on to them right now and ask them about it . Hopefully you can sort it out over the phone . <|end|>
<|start|> B: That 's a great idea; thanks for your help . </s> |
<|start|> A: How far is this address from here , please ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Let me see . Go straight on , then take the first turning on the left . <|end|>
<|start|> A: So how long does it take ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Twenty minutes ' walk at most . </s> |
<|start|> A: Espresso is made with a machine that forces steam and boiling water through finely ground coffee . It 's strong . <|end|>
<|start|> B: OK , OK , this is good . Keep talking . What about cappuccino and all those other drinks ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Cappuccino is one-third espresso and two-thirds a mixture of steamed milk and froth . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Froth ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: If you want something manly , stick with the espresso . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Thanks , Hugh . I owe you one . </s> |
<|start|> A: Looks like a good party , I probably know about half the people . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Who ' s that boy ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Where ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: The one next to the telephone . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I don ' t know . Never saw him before . Why ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I think he ' s the boy who just moved into my apartment building . </s> |
<|start|> A: Well , you seem to enjoy speaking English . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You ca n't help learning when you 're using it all day . You 'll see . A few weeks ' study in the school will have a similar effect on you . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I hope so.You see , at the moment I find it difficult to get used to the teacher 's speed and accent . I 'm awfully worried , I ca n't reply as quickly as she seems to expect . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Oh , she likes keeping us on our toes by getting us use English throughout the class . She does n't mind your making mistakes , though . <|end|>
<|start|> A: You know , speaking in class is a very good chance to put your English to practical use . </s> |
<|start|> A: I want to have this photo enlarged . <|end|>
<|start|> B: What size do you want it to be ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I want to have it the size of a page from an ordinary book . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Oh , I see , that 's the size of 12 x 18cm . How many prints do you want to have ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: One is OK . How much does it cost ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Let me see . Eleven yuan . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Here 's twenty yuan . <|end|>
<|start|> B: This is your change . </s> |
<|start|> A: I do n't think the teacher had a right to say that.The teacher was wrong to have accused her in front of the whole class . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You 've got to be joking ! It 's the teacher 's right to say anything wants , and if she saw Myra cheating , she certainly had the right to say so . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I agree she had the right to say something , but I feel she should have done it privately . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You 're right.If I were the teacher , I would n't have done that . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hello , Sir . Can I help you with anything ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , I would like to use the ATM to make a payment . But I need to pay 3 parties at once . <|end|>
<|start|> A: No problem at all . With this service , you can pay up to 10 parties at one time . Are these parties on your current beneficiaries list ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: They are , yes . How should I do this ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Select ' pay multiple beneficiaries ' , here ... then select ' pay from the account ' in the drop down menu ... OK , good . Then we need to enter the beneficiary statement reference . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , I 've got that here ... <|end|>
<|start|> A: And your statement reference and the payment amount . Click on next , then ' pay beneficiaries ' . That 's it ! All done . </s> |
<|start|> A: Dahua 's Market . How can I help you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Where is your store located ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: We are on Nanjing Road , next to the theatre . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Right , I 'll be right over . </s> |
<|start|> A: Oh dear , my weight has gone up again . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I am not surprised , you eat too much . <|end|>
<|start|> A: And I suppose sitting at the desk all day in the office does n't help . <|end|>
<|start|> B: No , I would n't think so . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I do wish I could lose weight . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , why do n't you go on the diet ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I 've tried diets before but they 've never worked . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Perhaps you should excercise more . Why do n't you go to an exercise class . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes , maybe I should . </s> |
<|start|> A: I ' m afraid we are really short staffed this week , Mr . Cranial . I ' d like to accommodate you , but I just don ' t think I ' ll have the time . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Are you telling me you ' re not going to meet with me ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Not at all , sir . I ' d just like to push it up to next week . I ' ll have a lot more free time at the beginning of next week . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , I don ' t like it , but I guess I don ' t have any choice . </s> |
<|start|> A: Darling , ca n't you stay for a few more days ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I ca n't . I 've got to attend a meeting in London . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I 'm really going to miss you.Take care of yourself . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I will . </s> |
<|start|> A: How may I help you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I want to get a passport . <|end|>
<|start|> A: You need to apply for a passport . <|end|>
<|start|> B: When can I apply for it ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: You can apply right now . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I ' d like to do that . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Fill this out , please . <|end|>
<|start|> B: What ' s next ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I will need to take your passport picture . <|end|>
<|start|> B: When will my passport be ready ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: It will take about three weeks . <|end|>
<|start|> B: That ' s great . Thank you . </s> |
<|start|> A: Have you heard who got elected ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No , who won ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Our new President is John McCain . <|end|>
<|start|> B: What ? You can ' t be serious ! <|end|>
<|start|> A: I was just as shocked when I found out . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Why would anyone vote for McCain ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: The people have spoken . <|end|>
<|start|> B: That ' s horrible . <|end|>
<|start|> A: If you don ' t like that , then you ' re probably going to be mad at what I tell you next . <|end|>
<|start|> B: More bad news ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I was just joking , and Obama is our new President . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Are you serious this time ? That ' s wonderful news . </s> |
<|start|> A: What can I help you with today ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I have a problem . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What is the problem ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I wrote a check for $ 100 and it bounced . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Do you have enough money in your account ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I think so . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Let me check that for you right now . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Okay . Thank you . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Apparently there is only $ 57 left in your account . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You can ' t be serious ! <|end|>
<|start|> A: That ' s what my records show . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I see . Thanks for your help . </s> |
<|start|> A: So how far is the museum , dad ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: It is about 10 minutes walk . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Finish your hot chocolate and we will go . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Are we going to come back here for lunch ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: No , we will have lunch at the museum cafeteria . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I have finished . We can go now . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Let 's go then . On the way we have to turn right and right again at the next junction . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Let 's stop at the newsagent , I would like to buy a newspaper . We can also buy postcards for your friends . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Can you see a Post Office somewhere around here ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes it is down there , at the end of the road , next to the supermarket . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Oh good we are almost there . The museum is round the corner from the Post Office . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hey , Jim , it ' s time to wake up and get out of bed . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Do I have to get up now ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: You ' d better get up , or you ' ll be late . <|end|>
<|start|> B: What are you talking about ? My alarm hasn ' t even gone off yet . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes , it did . It went off 30 minutes ago . You slept right through it . You ' re like a dead person while you sleep . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I must have slept right through it . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Rise and shine ! Sleepyhead ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: Just let me sleep 5 more minutes . <|end|>
<|start|> A: The early bird gets the worm . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I know . I know . But I don ' t want any worms . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Ha ! Ha ! If you don ' t make an effort now , later on it ' ll be a lot tougher for you . </s> |
<|start|> A: In the past half year , we made some schedules and objectives , do you still remember that ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Of course . I spent the whole week to know the general process for these plans . And since I was employed , I have been working on them . Madam , how am I doing ? Are you satisfied with my job ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: How do you feel what you have done ? Did you meet our goals ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I suppose so . I tried my best to be familiar with all these appliances and office process . Certainly without my colleagues ' help , I could not do these things in such a short period . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes . And you also overworked in last month , when Steven asked for leave . I have been very satisfied with your performance . And your dependability has been a great asset . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Thanks for your praise , Madam . </s> |
<|start|> A: Look , Forest Gump is on at six thirty . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Really ? It was on in 1994 for the first time . And it is really a classic . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yeah , I am very impressed with Tom Hanks ' performance in the movie . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I am also impressed with the lines in the movie . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Life is like a box of chocolates , you never know what you 're gon na get . <|end|>
<|start|> B: That 's my favorite . <|end|>
<|start|> A: You know , it also won 6 Oscar awards in 1995 . Unbelievable ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: It deserves . That film can give us a lot of inspiration . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes , the Forrest 's experience can encourage the people in trouble . <|end|>
<|start|> B: All in all , it will never lose its appeal . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Gucci , I have an idea . Do you want to see this movie together ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Sure . Now you are talking . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hey . Steven . You have a large chunk of money , but why do you still live in the old flat , instead of buying a new villa ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I like to live here and enjoy my neighbors ' company . And I do n't think I should waste money just because I have much of it . <|end|>
<|start|> A: But I found you always hate to part with your money . Look at the car you drive; it 's such a junker ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: Oh , the car is old but still in good condition . I just think we should be thrifty , whether you are rich or not . <|end|>
<|start|> A: But ... But ... <|end|>
<|start|> B: But what ? Just remember that thrift is not only a great virtue , but also a great revenue . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Maybe you are right . </s> |
<|start|> A: Would you mind if I make a suggestion ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Of course not , go ahead . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Maybe you should try to quit smoking . You know it is very bad for your health . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , sure it is . Actually , I have been cutting down the amount since two months ago . I used to smoke a pack of cigarettes for a single day . Now I limit it to 6 cigarettes a day . <|end|>
<|start|> A: You have made a big progress . Quitting smoking is not an easy job . But it will be rewarding in the long run . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Thank you for your suggestion . <|end|>
<|start|> A: You ' re welcome . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hello , sir . Is there anything I can help you find ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Um ... Uh ... I 'm just looking , thanks . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Need a gift for your girlfriend or wife ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No , no , no . I 'm just browsing . Thanks anyway . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , if you need anything , just ask . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Um ... well , where 's the men 's shoe department ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: It 's on the third floor . Turn left when you get off the escalator . </s> |
<|start|> A: Where did you go yesterday ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I went to play tennis in the public park . <|end|>
<|start|> A: How often do you play tennis ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Twice a week . How about you ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I seldom play tennis . I prefer football and basketball . <|end|>
<|start|> B: What is very difficult to gather team player together . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I usually play with my school-mates . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Do you like watching football matches ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes . I went to Tinge Sport Centre for football match last Sunday . </s> |
<|start|> A: we ' Ve got a lot of work to do now , but take your time over this project . We don ' t want to make any mistakes . <|end|>
<|start|> B: ok . I should have it finished by Friday afternoon . Then I can check those account over the weekend . We need to have them finished by Monday , right ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: that ' s right . We ' ll finish them just in time . The Macy project can wait for the time being . We need to spend several days on that project , but it isn ' t due to be finished until the end of the month , s <|end|>
<|start|> B: from next week on , we should be in less of a rush . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I ' m going to give everyone on the team an extra day off . Everyone deserves it . <|end|>
<|start|> B: don ' t say that yet . A new project could suddenly appear . <|end|>
<|start|> A: that ' s true . Right . I ' m going back to the meeting . It ' s been going on for hours and there ' s no indication that it ' ll end soon . <|end|>
<|start|> B: carol said that she would spend some time checking that everyone is up-to-date with their work . <|end|>
<|start|> A: good . I have to go right now . I really hope this meeting doesn ' t last too long . <|end|>
<|start|> B: they usually go on for ages . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I ' ll stop by if I have time later . Make sure everyone knows that we must stick to the deadlines . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I will . Enjoy your meeting ! </s> |
<|start|> A: Good morning , sir . Can I help you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Good morning . I want to buy a lipstick for my wife because it is her birthday today . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Do you know what color your wife often wears ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Light pink . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Would you like this color or other colors ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 'd like her to have a change . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Then how do you like this plum red one ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: It is nice . Is it water proof ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes , sir . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Okay , I 'll take it . Could you help me gift wrap it ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Of course . </s> |
<|start|> A: Waiter , we 'd like a menu first , please . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Here you are . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , we are waiting for two friends , so could we just have a look at the menu for a while ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Take your time . When you need anything , just call me . </s> |
<|start|> A: This cake is excellent . Where did you buy it ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Actually , my mother made it from scratch . </s> |
<|start|> A: Merry Christmas ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: Huh ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I said Merry Christmas ! Don ' t you know that Christmas is almost here ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: It is ? Oh , that ' s nice . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Huh ? Didn ' t you know ? Aren ' t you excited ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Actually , I ' d forgotten about it . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Forgotten about it ? How could you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Because I ' m not Christian , I ' m Jewish . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Oh , I ' m sorry . I didn ' t know . <|end|>
<|start|> B: It ' s all right . There are so many Christians in America that everybody takes it for granted that I ' m Christian . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I guess so . So what do you do around this time of year ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , I ' ll celebrate Hanukah soon , but that ' s not as important to us as Christmas is to you . Mainly I ' ll just enjoy the holiday break . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , would you be horribly offended if I invited you to a Christmas party at my house ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Not at all . A party is a party . I ' ll be happy to come . </s> |
<|start|> A: How often do you use the internet ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I use it almost every day , but I usually only use it to check my email . I don ' t often surf the net . You use the internet a lot , don ' t you ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes . I use it to find products and components at the lowest price for my company . It can be frustrating when the connection is poor . <|end|>
<|start|> B: So , you ' re online eight hours a day . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes , I like the job though . Sometimes , I help other people in the office if they ' re having trouble online . <|end|>
<|start|> B: How useful do you think the internet is as a source of information ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I think it ' s fairly useful , but there are two big problems . First , a lot of the information you find online is false . Second , when you buy something online , you don ' t see it until you actually get it . <|end|>
<|start|> B: How do you solve the website problems when you ' re buying something online ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: What I do is find the website of shops . Then someone from our company visits the shop and buys when they ' re seen that the products are genuine and suitable . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hi , Mr . Smith . I ' m Dr . Hawkins . Why are you here today ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I thought it would be a good idea to get a check-up . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes , well you haven ' t had one for ... five years . You should have one every year . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I know . I figure as long as there ' s nothing wrong , why go see the doctor ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , the best way to avoid serious illnesses is to find out about them early . So , try to come at least once a year for your own good . <|end|>
<|start|> B: O . K . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Let me see here . Your eyes and ears look fine . Take a deep breath , please . Do you smoke , Mr . Smith ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer and heart disease , you know . You really should quit . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I ' Ve tried a hundred times , but I just can ' t seem to kick the habit . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , we have classes and some medications that might help . I ' ll give you more information before you leave . <|end|>
<|start|> B: O . K . , thanks , doctor . </s> |
<|start|> A: Happy New Year , Jim ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: Thank you , same to you ! Lee , have you got any plans ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yeah , I 'm going to the Temple Fair with my family . <|end|>
<|start|> B: How nice ! Have fun ! </s> |
<|start|> A: I hear you ' re taking a music class . I didn ' t know you ' re interested in it . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Oh , I ' m not . I ' Ve never had a music class before . <|end|>
<|start|> A: In my opinion , you ' ll make it . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You ' re having me on again . <|end|>
<|start|> A: No , I ' m serious . </s> |
<|start|> A: Let ' s play a little game . I ' ll describe someone and you try to guess who it is . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Ok . I ' m really bored at the moment . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Ok . This man is tall and slim . He ' s got blue eyes and curly brown hair . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Does he have a moustache or a beard ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Good question . Yes , he has a moustache , but no beard . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Sounds like Mike , is it ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes , it is . You describe someone we both know . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Right . She ' s not very tall and she ' s quite plump . She ' s got blonder hair , but I don ' t know what color her eyes are . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Is she attractive ? I don ' t think I know anyone like that . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , I do n't find her attractive , but I 'm sure you will disagree . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I like slim girls , so I doubt I would find a plump girl attractive . You ' ll have to give me some more information . <|end|>
<|start|> B: She ' s got tiny feet and wears really unfashionable shoes . In fact , she wears unfashionable clothes too . <|end|>
<|start|> A: This doesn ' t sound like anyone I know . I give up . Teel me who she is . <|end|>
<|start|> B: She ' s your mother ! <|end|>
<|start|> A: How embarrassing ! I don ' t even recognize a description of my own mother ! How important do you think appearance is ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I think that unfortunately it ' s more important than a person ' s character . Advertising and stuff tells us that we have to be attractive . I think it ' s wrong , but that ' s the way the world is now . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I ' m afraid you ' re right . I chose my girlfriend because she has a wonderful personality . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , you certainly didn ' t choose her because of her looks ! Hey , I was joking ! Don ' t hit me ! </s> |
<|start|> A: Would you like to copy the EX files and pass me the copy . There are some figures I want to check . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Here is the copy . Do you need anything else ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes , I also need all the letters we received from them . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Do you mean all the sales letters from them ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes , that ' s right . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I ' ll get them for you at once . And could I file the report for you ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes , but I need the report copied on transparency paper . <|end|>
<|start|> B: No problem . </s> |
<|start|> A: Craig , what do you do for work ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 'm still a student . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What school do you go to ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Boston University . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That 's a good school . What do you study ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 'm studying English , math , and history . My major is English . <|end|>
<|start|> A: How long have you been studying English ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: More than six years . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That 's a long time . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yeah , I started to learn English when I was in high school . <|end|>
<|start|> A: No wonder your English is so good . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Actually , it 's not that good . I can read but I ca n't speak very well . I have n't had a lot of chance to practice . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I see . Talking with other people is very important . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , but I still do n't have many friends here yet . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I 'm having a party tonight at my apartment . You should come . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Oh thanks for inviting me . I 'd love to come . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hi , this is ABC Company . Is that Joseph ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , speaking . Anything I can do for you ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I am calling to tell you that the interview for you is in our company on Monday morning at 8: 00 . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Where is the interview happening ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: It is on the Jianshe Street where there is a Carrefour Supermarket near it . </s> |
<|start|> A: Awful ! My cell phone is out of service again . Fred , can you lend me some money ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: How much do you want ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: 200yuan . I bought a computer online , so I have to pay the mortgage . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I am so sorry to hear that . Is that enough ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: It 's so nice of you . You really make my day . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Forget it ! We seemingly need to gather money little by little . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What you said is absolutely right . I will pay you back as soon as I get back on my feet . <|end|>
<|start|> B: No rush . You can give it back whenever you have it . </s> |
<|start|> A: What ' s your working day like ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I have a typical 9 to 5 job . Actually , I work a little longer than 9 to 5 most days . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Do you get paid onetime ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No , I don ' t . I get a bonus each month , depending on the value of the contracts I sign with clients . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Do you have any breaks ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: We have an hour-long lunch break from 12 to 1 . we can take coffee breaks during the day . My boss doesn ' t mind , as long as we get out work done on time . <|end|>
<|start|> A: My boss gets annoyed if we take coffee breaks . I suppose your job involves a lot paperwork , doesn ' t it ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: There ' s some paperwork , but most of the time we put any information onto computers . Then we can send information to each other by email or across the network . Do you work in a cubicle ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes , I do . I don ' t like it very much . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I work in a cubicle too , but I I don ' t mind it . </s> |
<|start|> A: I visited the famous variety show host , Dennis . <|end|>
<|start|> B: What 's he like ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Oh , he 's a very serious person . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You must feel very uneasy at his home . </s> |
<|start|> A: What ' s wrong ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I got laid off today . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Oh no ! That ' s terrible ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yeah . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What happened ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: My boss said I didn ' t have enough skills to do the job well . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What are you going to do ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I ' m going to start taking classes at the local community college to try to improve my skills . Then I ' ll start looking for a new position . </s> |
<|start|> A: How can I lose weight , doctor ? I seem to get fatter even when I just look at food ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , Jim . It is a combination of how much you eat , the type of food you eat , and when you eat your meals . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I never eat breakfast though . <|end|>
<|start|> B: That 's a big mistake , you should always have a good breakfast . You will not run your car without fuel , and as well you wo n't expect your body to work without food . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I never thought about it that way . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I bet you eat a large evening meal , then sit and watch TV or read a book . Then instead of burning off your energy , your body stores it as fat . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Oh doctor , I feel so foolish . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well control is really using common sense when you plan your eating habits . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I know doctor , thank you so much . </s> |