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<|start|> A: Oh , no . Charlie , where is my purse ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Don ' t you have it ? Did you lose it ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes , I did . I lost it . It disappeared . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Myrdal , purse doesn ' t just disappear . Think carefully . When did you have it last ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I had it when I left the house . I had it when we start to get the hotdog . <|end|>
<|start|> B: OK . Let ' go back to the hotdog stand . </s> |
<|start|> A: Can I leave early today ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Sure . I don ' t mind . <|end|>
<|start|> A: And can I come in late tomorrow ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I don ' t see why not . <|end|>
<|start|> A: And may I take Friday off ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Go ahead . It ' s OK with me . <|end|>
<|start|> A: One more thing . Would you give me a ten-dollar raise ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hey ! Are you getting dressed ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , I am . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Why ? What time is it ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: It 's a quarter to eight . I 'm going to work . <|end|>
<|start|> A: But it 's Saturday ! ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 'm working on Saturday mornings this month.Are you getting up ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: No , I 'm not . I 'm staying in bed . <|end|>
<|start|> B: OK . See you at noon . <|end|>
<|start|> A: If I 'm awake . </s> |
<|start|> A: Okay , I ' ll take it . By the way , do you have delivery service ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: You don ' t need to carry the furniture home because we have delivery service . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Do you charge for delivery ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Wo will deliver the goods to you for free . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Very good . Could you deliver it to this address ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Sure . Please write down your name and your phone number . <|end|>
<|start|> A: OK . Can you tell me the delivery time ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No later than tomorrow . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Thanks . </s> |
<|start|> A: This is where we sing ? These booths are so comfortable , I think I could fall asleep ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: Let 's order something to eat . What are you in the mood for ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I 'll have whatever you 're having . <|end|>
<|start|> B: OK . How about some fried spring rolls and squid balls , some pork skins , and some beer ! <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well ... the beer sounds good ! </s> |
<|start|> A: I broke Mom 's vase . <|end|>
<|start|> B: She 's going to kill you . </s> |
<|start|> A: What do you make of the case ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: If you ask me , I don ' t think it ' s guilty . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What do you mean by saying so ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I mean it ' s not his fault . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Oh , yeah ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes . Don ' t you think he should be pitied rather than accused ? </s> |
<|start|> A: Our maths teacher is rather humorous . <|end|>
<|start|> B: On the contrary , I think he 's very serious . <|end|>
<|start|> A: No , not at all . His examples are really interesting . <|end|>
<|start|> B: So they 're easy to remember . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yeah , how about your maths teacher ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: He 's an old antique , very serious . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Bad luck , Anne . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Hey ! How about your history teacher ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: She 's another antique . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 'm sorry to hear that . </s> |
<|start|> A: This little wooden stick is called a tee . <|end|>
<|start|> B: What do you do with it ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: For the first drive , put the golf ball on the tee , and push the tee into the ground . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Okay . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Pick up a wood and hold it like this , interlocking your fingers . <|end|>
<|start|> B: OK . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Position yourself , swinging the club , watch the ball and hit it as hard as you can . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Hey ! <|end|>
<|start|> A: Not too bad . The goal is to get the ball into the hole with as few hits as possible . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Got it . </s> |
<|start|> A: I saw your ad in The New York Times . I am seriously considering one of the apartments listed in it . <|end|>
<|start|> B: We are happy to help you . May I know which one it is ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: The two-bedroom apartment on 38th east street . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Oh , it is conveniently located , is n't it ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: That 's why I think it may suit my needs . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I believe it will . It comes furnished . You can move in immediately after the lease is signed . <|end|>
<|start|> A: The ad says the rent would be 840 dollars per month . Is it true ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes . But not including the utilities . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Will it possible for me to rent the apartment on a month-by-month basis ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I believe that can be arranged . But there should be a refundable security deposit , you know . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Oh , that 's no problem . </s> |
<|start|> A: Well Rebecca , is there anything else you need to know for now ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I don ' t think so , Mr . Parsons . I think you have covered all the main points for me . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Okay well listen , here is my business card with my mobile number . If any other questions spring to mind don ' t hesitate to contact me . Of course you can also call Miss Childs too . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Great . Rmm , when can I expect to hear from you ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , we are finishing the shortlist interviews tomorrow , so we will certainly have a decision made by early next week . Miss Childs will call you to discuss more on Monday or Tuesday . How does that so <|end|>
<|start|> B: That sounds perfect . Thank you very much for taking the time to speak to me Mr . Parsons . <|end|>
<|start|> A: The pleasure ' s all mine , Rebecca . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I hope to hear from you very soon . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Absolutely . Thanks for coming Rebecca . Goodbye . </s> |
<|start|> A: Thanks for the loan . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Think nothing of it . </s> |
<|start|> A: Did you go to the movie yesterday ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , I did . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What did you think of it ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I do n't think much of the film . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I think it is the worst one I have ever seen . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Oh , I 'm not sure I agree with you . It was not a good one , but it was not the worst one . Actually , it was n't too bad . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I ca n't think the same . <|end|>
<|start|> B: What 's more , some scenes were good , much fit for the children . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I could n't agree with you . </s> |
<|start|> A: Would you like any toast , dear ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Um ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Toast , dear ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: As you like . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Would you like any tea , dear ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: It doesn ' t make any difference to me . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Oh , you ' re not listening to me . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Leave me alone . </s> |
<|start|> A: Where is your dressing room ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Right over there . <|end|>
<|start|> A: (Person A comes out of the dressing room) How did you like the sweater ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I loved it . I 'll take it . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Great . I can ring you up over here . It comes to $ 87.04 . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Here you go ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Do you have a credit card with us ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No I do n't . <|end|>
<|start|> A: If you open up a card , you can save 10% on all your purchases today . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Not today . Thanks though . <|end|>
<|start|> A: No problem . We always have this offer , so when ever you decide to , just let us know . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Sure . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Is there anything else I can help you with ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yeah . I was looking at some of your pants , but they are all a bit too long . Do you have alteration services here ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes . It cost $ 7 , and it takes one day . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Great . Thanks for your help . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Thank you , and have a great day . </s> |
<|start|> A: I need to get some business cards printed up . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Do you know how many you need ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I think I can get by with 2,000 . <|end|>
<|start|> B: We can get started as soon as you fill out this form . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I hope you can make the new cards just like my old cards . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You wo n't be able to tell the difference with a magnifying glass . <|end|>
<|start|> A: ... Okay , I 'm through . Here 's the form and my old card . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Very good . You can pick up your order in one week . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Now that I think of it , three days is better than seven . <|end|>
<|start|> B: We can do that , but you 'll have to pay a little extra . </s> |
<|start|> A: Have you ever played Making ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Not really , but I know it is very popular a traditional Chinese gambling game . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes , some friends play it all day , all night , and sometimes a whole weekend . I tried to read about some basic rules online , but it is hard to understand . So I went to watch people play yesterday only to find I was even more confused . I think I have to work hard on those rules and more learning by doing . Practice makes the master . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Typical Francis , whether you are at work , or engaged in leisure time activities , you always show the same eagerness and curiosity to learn something new and improve yourself . <|end|>
<|start|> A: It is important to keep your mind up-to-date and active . </s> |
<|start|> A: I need to get on another bus , but I have no more money . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Where 'd the rest of your money for the bus go ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I spent it on a bag of chips . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , that was an intelligent thing to do . <|end|>
<|start|> A: You do n't have any spare change ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No , I do n't . <|end|>
<|start|> A: How am I going to get home ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: You should just ask the bus driver for a transfer . <|end|>
<|start|> A: How much does that cost ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: It 's free; just go ask for one . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Thanks for letting me know . <|end|>
<|start|> B: No problem , just go ask . </s> |
<|start|> A: Tu Mao , I 'm hungry , let 's get something to eat . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Me too . Is there a place nearby that we can get something to eat ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: There 's a Kentucky 's not far ahead and there 's a McDonald 's in down street . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Kentucky 's ? Is that a chain restaurant ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Do n't you know about Kentucky 's ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 've heard about it , but never had one . <|end|>
<|start|> A: They sell pieces of fried chicken , you 've got to try one this time . <|end|>
<|start|> B: OK . Let 's go . </s> |
<|start|> A: Paul , can I set up a time with you to go over the training manual ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Sure . Let me just grab my calendar . All right . I ' m free all day Tuesday and Thursday morning . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Tuesday morning is good for me . How about 10:30 in my office ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Okay . Sounds good . See you then . </s> |
<|start|> A: How 's your time spent in the United States ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , pretty good . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I 'm glad to hear that . What impressed you most ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , the cultural differences impressed me most . <|end|>
<|start|> A: You mean we Chinese think differently from the Americans ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: That 's right , quite different . One day one of my American friend looked pale , so I asked him whether he was sick or not . But he was reluctant to answer my question . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That 's weird . <|end|>
<|start|> B: And what 's more , when he told me he had caught a cold for several days , I suggested him to go to the hospital as soon as possible . <|end|>
<|start|> A: You really cared about your friend . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Sure I am . But he responded by saying'what do you mean ? ' . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I 'm confused . Why did he say that ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I felt the same at first . Later he told me that I 'd better not give him any suggestions when he was sick . Offering unsolicited help or advice is like showing sympathy to the weak or the poor . But back in China , helping others is always regarded being kind . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Absolutely . Now I understand why he responded that way . </s> |
<|start|> A: We hope that our cooperation will continue . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Of course . We both experienced a good cooperation . <|end|>
<|start|> A: We do think so . </s> |
<|start|> A: Mom , look , that cake looks delicious . My mouth is watering . <|end|>
<|start|> B: OK , boy . I will buy it for you . </s> |
<|start|> A: My name ' s Terry Graham . You ' re new around here , huh ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes . My name ' s Mark Benson . I just started a couple of weeks ago . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , if there ' s anything I can do for you , let me know . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Thanks , I appreciate that ! </s> |
<|start|> A: What do you plan to do on Sunday morning ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Nothing special . <|end|>
<|start|> A: How about going to English corner with me ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Oh , I 'd rather not . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Why not ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: You know , I am poor at English , especially spoken English . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That 's why you should go there , If you do n't dare to speak English owing to the fact that you are afraid of making mistakes , you simply will never learn English . </s> |
<|start|> A: Eric , how long will you be in China ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I do n't know . Well , my contract here is for one year , and I do n't know what I should do after that . Maybe going around for a while . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , have you ever thought about learning some Chinese ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Actually , I am learning that now . But it 's too hard for me . You know the four tones and the stuff . It really freaks me out . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Do n't worry . All things are difficult before they are easy . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You hit the nail right on the head . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , are you invested in some language-exchange program ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: What is it ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: It 's where I teach you Chinese , and in exchange you teach me English . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Awesome . I 've been giving this a lot of thought . When can we do this ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: How about this sunday ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Ok , cool . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Good . I 'll give you a call tonight . <|end|>
<|start|> B: No problem . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Bye . </s> |
<|start|> A: What do you want to know about me ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: How about your academic records at college ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: The average grade of all my courses is above 85 . <|end|>
<|start|> B: In which subject did you get the highest marks ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: In mathematics I got a 98 . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Have you received any scholarships ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes , I have , and three times in total . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Have you been a class leader ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I have been a class commissary in charge of studies for two years . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Did you join in any club activities ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I was an aerobics team member in college . <|end|>
<|start|> B: What sport are you good at ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I am good at sprint and table tennis . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You are excellent . </s> |
<|start|> A: What else should we do now after the floors are done and after the furniture is in ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: We need to redo the curtains and paint all the walls and ceilings . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I 'm the painter . You can be in charge of going to curtain shops to choose curtains . That will probably be pretty expensive too . Having good curtains made is n't cheap . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You mean we ca n't just buy curtains already made ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Absolutely not . The windows must be measured , and then the curtains need to be made professionally . So that will take a while . Maybe a month or so . <|end|>
<|start|> B: While the curtains are being made , I can start having people look at the kitchen . I ca n't stand that old kitchen . I wo n't be able to cook there . I do n't want to use that electric stove . <|end|>
<|start|> A: We need to find an interior decorating company to redecorate the kitchen . I believe in Portland there are shops that specialize in kitchen renovation . I will look in the Yellow Pages . I 'd like a kitchen mostly in ivory and light green . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I agree . The colors must be soft and pleasant . You should feel comfortable when you cook our dinners . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Me ? Cook our dinners ? Hah ! You will be cooking , dear . You will cook . <|end|>
<|start|> B: No , I do n't think so . I 'll be too busy having tea in our new tea room . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , I suppose we 'll have to hire a cook then . So you wo n't be able to afford any clothes next year . <|end|>
<|start|> B: And you 'll have to sell your motorcycle . And your cameras . Right ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Maybe I 'll cook once or twice a week . How is that ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Four times might be enough . Not once or twice . </s> |
<|start|> A: Can you please give me a hand ? I can ' t carry the heavy box . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I ' m afraid not . Don ' t you see I ' m looking up a word in the dictionary ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I think you are flicking through it . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , wait a minute . </s> |
<|start|> A: I heard you are going to move . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , I found a better house near my office . I ' m very satisfied with it . But I ' m worrying . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What are you worried about ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I ' m worrying about how to move all of my household stuff . You know , I have a lot of stuff . <|end|>
<|start|> A: You can call a mover . <|end|>
<|start|> B: How much dose that cost ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Around 200 RIB for a truck . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I think it ' s a little expensive . <|end|>
<|start|> A: But think about it , you just need to pack your stuff and leave everything for the movers , how much trouble you will save . <|end|>
<|start|> B: That ' s right . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I know a mover which has a very good reputation for their service . I ' ll leave you their phone number . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Wonderful . <|end|>
<|start|> A: It ' s 8357688 8 . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Okay , thanks a lot . You did me a great favor just now . <|end|>
<|start|> A: You ' re welcome . </s> |
<|start|> A: Let 's get together this weekend , is that all right ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Sounds good , when ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: When is it convenient for you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Any time is fine . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Could you and your wife be ready at nine o'clock ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Please wait for us even if we 're a little late . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Never mind . I 'll be waiting for you . <|end|>
<|start|> B: See you then . <|end|>
<|start|> A: OK . Bye ! </s> |
<|start|> A: How is your job search 1 going , Janet ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I found the ideal position . I ' m working for a plumbing company . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Are you serious ? You studied mathematics at college for four years , and now you have a job working with your hands ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: Plumbing work requires mathematics knowledge , and creativity . I love this job . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I can see that . But I didn ' t know you had experience in that line of work . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I didn ' t , but I applied for an apprenticeship , and since I studied math , AND I have a good attitude 4 , my application was accepted . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Congratulations ! You do have the right attitude . </s> |
<|start|> A: Julia , I apologize to you for what I have done . Please forgive me . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 've already forgiven you . Actually , I also owe you an apology . I was so rude to you that day . <|end|>
<|start|> A: It does ' t matter . I know that people are easy to get mad when they 're tired . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Thanks for your understanding . <|end|>
<|start|> A: You 're welcome . Happy couples need mutual understanding . </s> |
<|start|> A: Excuse me , sir . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Is this your car ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , it is . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I 'm afraid you 've parked on a double yellow line , sir . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Good heavens , am I really ? I 'm so sorry , I did n't notice . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I 'm sorry , sir , but I 'll have to give you a ticket . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I see . <|end|>
<|start|> A: My I have your name , please , sir ? </s> |
<|start|> A: Do you have anything to wash ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes . Here you are . <|end|>
<|start|> A: OK . They will be ready by 7:00 <|end|>
<|start|> B: By the way , please have these suits pressed . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Of course , sir . We will press all the clothes when they are cleaned . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You really do a good job . </s> |
<|start|> A: Could you baby-sit for me tonight ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 'd be glad to . </s> |
<|start|> A: do you have s second ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: sure . What do you want ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I want to tell you I 've put in my notice . <|end|>
<|start|> B: really ? Why ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I 've been thinking about this for several months , well before the Spring Festival holidays . <|end|>
<|start|> B: and the holidays provided you a chance to think over all this and make a decision ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: yeah , after receiving my yearly bouns , I want to search out better opportunities in the spring job market . I 've been working in the company for nearly a year and a half and I still have n't received <|end|>
<|start|> B: absolutely . With your expertise and experience , you 're clearly working below your pay grade . <|end|>
<|start|> A: that 's exactly why I decided to quit the job and find a new one . <|end|>
<|start|> B: this way , you 'll earn more at the new work place . <|end|>
<|start|> A: that 's right . I am not the only one who has done this . Job hopping is quite common in the IT industry . <|end|>
<|start|> B: that is to say , most IT professionals can get a pay rise more easily by changing a job than waiting for a rise . I 'm wondering why IT companies are always willing to pay more to new employees instead </s> |
<|start|> A: Excuse me . May I take a picture of you and your little boy ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: What ' s it for ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: It ' s for a book . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Oh , that ' s a nice idea . Well , it ' s fine if you take our picture . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Thank you . I appreciate your help . </s> |
<|start|> A: I feel absolutely horrible . My temperature is 41 degrees Celsius , and I 've got a headache and a runny nose . <|end|>
<|start|> B: do you have any other symptoms ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I 've also got a terrible stomach-ache . Is my face still swollen ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: just a little . Has your toothache gone now ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: yes , for the most part . It does n't feel as bad as my other ailments , anyway . <|end|>
<|start|> B: how about your tongue ? Does it still hurt ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: no , the burn ointment seemed to take effect right away . I think it 's already healed . <|end|>
<|start|> B: how did you get that burn again ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I scalded on the hot coffee a few days ago . <|end|>
<|start|> B: you have n't had much luck lately , have you ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: no , but I 'm sure I 'll get better soon . <|end|>
<|start|> B: when 's the last time you took your tablets ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I took the red ones just before lunch and the white ones just after lunch . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I think it 's time you took another does of each . What would you like to drink with them ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: just some water , please . Do you have any ointment for my nose ? It feels so itchy after blowing my nose so much . <|end|>
<|start|> B: sure , I 'll just go and get it now . what would you like to eat ? Some soup ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: that sounds good . <|end|>
<|start|> B: soup always makes me feel better when I 'm sick . I hope it makes you feel better , too . </s> |
<|start|> A: Where do we get off at ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I think we have a little ways to go . <|end|>
<|start|> A: This bus ride is taking forever . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I know . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Did we miss our stop ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 'm not sure . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Did n't you say you knew where to get off the bus ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I do n't know . We may have missed our stop . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Are you serious ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yeah , we did miss it . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I ca n't catch the bus with you anymore . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Sorry . </s> |
<|start|> A: Excuse me , but can you tell me the way to the railway station ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Just go straight along this street , turn left at the first crossing and walk straight ahead about 100 meters . You can ' t miss it . <|end|>
<|start|> A: About how long will it take me to get there ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: It ' s about 20 minutes ' walk , I think . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I see . Is there a bus I can take ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , you can take the No . 5 bus over there . Get off at the next stop . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Thank you so much for your help . <|end|>
<|start|> B: It ' s my pleasure . </s> |
<|start|> A: Whatever we do , we should do it above board . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You are right . We should n't do anything under the table . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , since you agree with me , we should put the issue above board instead of talking about it through other channels . </s> |
<|start|> A: What is this ? I did n't order that . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I ' m terribly sorry . May I have your order again ? I 'll get it right away . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I 've ordered savory pork and coleslaw . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 'm sorry . I must have made a mistake . I 'll bring them for you at once . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Hey ! What is this ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Pardon me , Miss . But did n't you order chicken soup ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Oh , Is that what this is ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I believe so . But if it really bothers you , I 'll replace it for you . <|end|>
<|start|> A: No , do n't replace it . Give a refund . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Sorry . I 'm afraid we ca n't . But you may order something else instead . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Oh , really ? Give me a clam soup . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Okay , Miss . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Thank you . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I hope you enjoy your dinner . </s> |
<|start|> A: Can I help you , sir ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I want to find a book called Gone with the Wind . But I ca n't find it . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Let me give you a hand . The author is ... <|end|>
<|start|> B: Margaret Mitchell . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Oh , yes . Here it is . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Thank you very much . I have been looking for it for a long time . Is this the latest edition ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes , we have both the paperback and hardcover . which would you want to buy ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: How about the price of the hardcover ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: It 's $ 25 . <|end|>
<|start|> B: A little bit expensive , but I will buy one . This is $ 25 , here you are . </s> |
<|start|> A: Are you familiar with the office management ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I have done something like that before . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Are you still interested in it ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I think I am . I left the job only because it was too far from my home . </s> |
<|start|> A: Excuse me , I 'm looking for the airport bus stop . Do you know where it is ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Here it is . <|end|>
<|start|> A: When does the bus come ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: You just missed one . <|end|>
<|start|> A: How about the next one ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: In an hour . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Is n't there an earlier one ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No , they come every hour on the hour . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Thank you very much . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You are welcome . </s> |
<|start|> A: Karen , do you have a minute ? I 'd like to ask you about something . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Sure . What is it ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I think you can give me some advice.You have worked here longer , and I just want to know what you think . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 'm glad to help you . But what is it you want to ask about ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I am worried about the meeting this morning . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Why ? I think the meeting went well . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Really ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes . But what are you worried about ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I 'm afraid I was too rude . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Rude ? You were n't rude at all , Annie . Why do you think you were rude ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , I maybe talked to Mr . Drummond too directly . I thought I maybe said too much . I do n't want him to be angry . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I understand . But really you were n't rude at all.You said what you thought . I think he appreciates that . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Really ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes . <|end|>
<|start|> A: But I am new here , and I 'm not sure he is used to that . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You mean because you are a woman ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes . And he is the president of the company . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Listen , Annie . You should n't worry about Mr . Drummond.He is a very good man to work for . He is not sexist at all.He appreciates people for their ideas.And he is willing to take suggestions from men or women . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I am very happy to hear that , Karen.It ' s good to know I 'm working in such a company . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I agree with you on that , Annie . I 've worked for Derek Drummond for nine years now . I feel he appreciates his employees for their work , not their gender . I would never change jobs . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Good . Thank you for telling me this . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Any time . If you have a good idea , do n't be afraid to speak up.This is a company that appreciates initiative . </s> |
<|start|> A: Excuse me ! Are you Bart Simpson from Western Electronics ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , I am . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I am Steven . I am here to meet you . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Thank you for meeting me at the airport , Steven . <|end|>
<|start|> A: You must be tired after the long flight . Let me carry the bags for you . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Thanks . Where is our car ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Our car is in the parking lot . We 've booked a room for you . I will take you to the hotel soon . Let 's go . <|end|>
<|start|> B: OK . Let 's go . </s> |
<|start|> A: Are you ready to order now , sir ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , please . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What would you like to have for your appetizer , sir ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I would like vegetable soup , please <|end|>
<|start|> A: And what would you like to have for the main course <|end|>
<|start|> B: Shrimp salad . And what kind of pie do you have ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Apple , banana and strawberry pie . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Then a piece of apple pie , please . <|end|>
<|start|> A: And what would you like for dessert ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Icecream , please . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What flavor would you like ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: orange <|end|>
<|start|> A: Thank you . I 'll bring your order right away . </s> |
<|start|> A: Mom , I finished . <|end|>
<|start|> B: OK . Could you please help me to clean them ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Of course . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Great . At first , you can put the chairs back . <|end|>
<|start|> A: OK . Now I 'll put the dishes in the sink . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Thank you . I 'll wash them . <|end|>
<|start|> A: OK . Then I will clean the table . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Good boy . </s> |
<|start|> A: Good evening . I 've come to see Miss Morrison <|end|>
<|start|> B: Oh ! Good evening . I 'm sorry , but she is not in . She 's gone out to the theatre <|end|>
<|start|> A: Oh ! I 've just come back from Canada and I 've brought a parcel from her parents <|end|>
<|start|> B: Please come in <|end|>
<|start|> A: But you 're busy , are n't you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I was preparing my supper but I 've finished now . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I can leave the parcel with you , ca n't I ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Oh ! yes </s> |
<|start|> A: What can I do for you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I need some medicine . <|end|>
<|start|> A: For whom ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: My younger brother . He suffers from a bad cold . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What symptoms does he have ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Fever and a bad cough . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I got it . Do n't worry , just a common cold . <|end|>
<|start|> B: What kind of medicine does he need ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Patulin will do . <|end|>
<|start|> B: How many pills for each time ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Six per day , and two after each meal . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Thank you very much . <|end|>
<|start|> A: My pleasure . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hello , Julia , I know a party that will begin at midnight . Would you love to go ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 'd love to , but my mother asks me to go home before 11:00 every night . She will worry if I get home late . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What a pity ! The party is very interesting . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I have no choice . My mother is always very strict with me . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Don ' t complain about it . She is concerned about your safety . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You 're right . Mother 's love is the greatest love in the world . </s> |
<|start|> A: What is the highest goal of your company ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: The supreme goal of ours is to be in the leadership in marketing . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , it is a really high target . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes . We can make great efforts to make it become true as long as we have a clear goal . </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 wit 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 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: Give me Scotch , please . <|end|>
<|start|> B: What brand ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Black Rose . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Soda or water ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Just plain water with plenty of ice rock . <|end|>
<|start|> B: All right . Please wait for a minute . </s> |
<|start|> A: Gucci , you look serious . I wish you ' d let your hair down . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Really ? OK , I will try my best to be relaxed . </s> |
<|start|> A: How is your job search going , Janet ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I found the ideal position . I ' m working for a plumbing company . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Are you serious ? You studied mathematics at college for four years , and now you have a job working with your hands ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: Plumbing work requires mathematics knowledge , and creativity . I love this job . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I can see that . But I didn ' t know you had experience in that line of work . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I didn ' t , but I applied for an apprenticeship , and since I studied math , AND I have a good attitude , my application was accepted . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Congratulations ! You do have the right attitude . </s> |
<|start|> A: Excuse me , sir , may I take your order now ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Could we order later ? We have five persons altogether and 2 of us are still on the way . <|end|>
<|start|> A: OK , sir . Please call me when you are ready . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , thank you . </s> |
<|start|> A: Good afternoon . Reservations . May I help you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , I 'm calling from Tenga Company . I 'd like to know if you have rooms available for the nights from October 8 to October 12 . We are going to have a business conference . <|end|>
<|start|> A: May I ask how many people there will be in the party ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: 20 persons . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What kind of room would you like ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Double rooms with twin beds . <|end|>
<|start|> A: A moment please , sir . Yes , I can confirm 10 rooms for those days . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Thank you . Is there a special rate for a group reservation ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes , there is a 10 percent discount . <|end|>
<|start|> B: That is fine . </s> |
<|start|> A: Have you met the new manager in customer service ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No , I haven ' t gotten over there in a few weeks . How is he ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: She . She seems to be doing a pretty good job . Of course , anything would be better than that last guy ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: You said it ! I ca n't believe he lasted as long as he did . </s> |
<|start|> A: Good evening , sir . What 's your pleasure this evening ? Your usual ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes . I 'm going to stay with the same , a beer . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Certainly , a beer . Here you are , sir . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Oh , darn . Look what I 've done . (Spill the drink) <|end|>
<|start|> A: Do n't worry . I 'll make you another on the house . </s> |
<|start|> A: Excuse me . What time does the next train to London leave ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: At 10:30 . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Is it a direct train to London ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , it is . <|end|>
<|start|> A: OK . Two tickets to London , please . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Single or return ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Single , please . How much in total ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: 10 pounds . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Here you are . Which platform should I go to wait for the train ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: It 's platform 5 . <|end|>
<|start|> A: OK . Thank you . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You are welcome . </s> |
<|start|> A: How was your trip to America ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: We had a fantastic time . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Did you go to the Magic Kingdom ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No , but we went to the Kennedy Center . </s> |
<|start|> A: Have you ever shopped online ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Quite often . It is very convenient , saving me a lot of time . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Do you have some experiences to share with me ? I want to have a try . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You are asking the right person . Here are two very important tips . First , you need to visit no more than one site to find the best products and prices . I can recommend you some online merchants . Second , write your mail address correctly . Otherwise , you can ' t receive your delivery in time . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What about the registration procedure ? Is that complicated ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Not at all . You just need to provide your name , address , e-mail address , phone number and bank or credit card information . I will help you with that . <|end|>
<|start|> A: It is so nice of you . </s> |
<|start|> A: Good afternoon . Welcome to Lincoln Bank , how can we be of service ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Hi . You called and said I should come in . It 's about some documents that have arrived for Nobut Foods . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Just pulling up your information now . Yes , some documents arrived for you from Sapporo . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Oh great ! We 've been waiting for those . Is everything alright with them ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Actually , there is a problem . It 's the goods description , it 's a little different on the invoice , but this does happen sometimes . <|end|>
<|start|> B: No , everything has to be perfect . <|end|>
<|start|> A: No problem , I 'll just get the form for you . </s> |
<|start|> A: Mr . Drake , I 'm pleased to do business with your company . <|end|>
<|start|> B: We 're glad to be able to offer our services to your business , Mrs . Wayne . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Your company is very well respected . About how long have you been in business ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Almost twenty years . We were the first total PR services company of our kind in California . <|end|>
<|start|> A: And this is your company 's head office ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , yes , but now we have six offices in California alone . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That 's wonderful . Is n't your company part of ARE Corporation ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: That 's right . We are their sole PR sector business . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That 's not bad . How long have you been in PR ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Not long actually . So I 'm sure I will learn a lot from our cooperation . </s> |
<|start|> A: Good afternoon , sir . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Good afternoon . I have a reservation under the name of Hilton . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Could you spell that , please ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Sure . It 's H-I-L-T-O-N . <|end|>
<|start|> A: One moment , please . Ah yes , Mr . Hilton , you booked a single room for three nights . Is that correct ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , that 's right . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I see from the computer that you are a frequent guest here . Do you have your loyalty card ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , here you are . And here 's my credit card , too . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Thank you . Right , your room number is 105 . Here 's your key and receipt . Thank you for choosing our hotel again , sir . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Thank you , goodbye . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Goodbye . </s> |
<|start|> A: What ' s " pi " ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: That ' s the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter , I think . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I see . What is that ratio exactly ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: It ' s approximately 3.14 , but the number continues forever . What ' s the diameter of your circle ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: It ' s 10 centimeters , so the circumference should be 31.4 centimeters . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Ok . My next problem is to convert 10000 british pounds into us dollars . What ' s the exchange rate at the moment ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: According to the newspaper , the exchange rate is 1.85 dollars to the pound . <|end|>
<|start|> B: That means that 10.000 pounds will buy me 18.500 dollars . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What ' s the next question . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Fractions . What ' s a quarter and an eighth ? That ' s three-eights . Easy . The next question is " what are prime numbers ? " . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I can help you there . Those are numbers that can not be created by multiplying two whole numbers , apart from the number itself and 1 , together . <|end|>
<|start|> B: So , 1,2 and 3 are prime numbers , but 4 isn ' t because 2 * 2 = 4 . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Exactly . Anything else ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: How many seconds in an hour ? 60 seconds multiplied by 60 minutes equals 3600 seconds altogether . <|end|>
<|start|> A: You ' ll be a mathematician one day . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hi , you said that you might need some help with preparing dinner.What would you like me to do ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Thanks for coming over to help . I really appreciate it.First , could you peel the vegetables ? I ' Ve put them all in the sink and there is a peeler . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Ok , I ' ll peel the vegetables and you chop them . I ' m terrible at chopping vegetables . I always seem to chop them into pieces that are either too big or too small.Wow , you can chop vegetables really quickly <|end|>
<|start|> B: After you ' Ve chopped the vegetables , could you fry the meat in a little oil ? Just use a very small amount of oil.Fry the meat until it is cooked , then we will add some spices to flavor it . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Which spices are you going to add to the meat ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: These ones here.The one on the left is very spicy , so we must be careful about how much we add . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes , we don ' t want everyone to burn their mouths and have a drink gallons.of water.Ok , I ' m really to do the meat.Should I cook it over a low flame ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Cook it over a high flame , so that it will be ready quickly.Keep stirring the meat around the frying pan.Don ' t let the meat stick to the bottom of the pan . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Right.What are you doing over there ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I ' m mixing the sauce.It ' s my speciality . I make it according to my own secret recipe . </s> |
<|start|> A: Why 's the plane shaking ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: It 's just some turbulence . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I 'm scared . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Do n't worry . The pilot knows what he 's doing . </s> |
<|start|> A: You are from Japan , are n't you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Oh , yes ! <|end|>
<|start|> A: I love Japan a lot . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I am glad to hear that . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Let 's go to another place where my friend is working , let me pay here . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Thank you , I ' ll pay next then . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Oh , I must be going now; it was nice talking with you . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Check , please . <|end|>
<|start|> A: 500 US dollars . <|end|>
<|start|> B: No kidding ! We have only 5 bottles of beer . <|end|>
<|start|> A: You had champagne for the girl . </s> |
<|start|> A: What kind of movies do you like , Sue ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I like all kinds of stuff . I admit I love romance . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Just like my wife . So , what ' s your favorite movie ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: You mean my favorite movie of all time ? I guess I ' d have to say " pretty woman " . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yeah , my wife likes that one , too . Personally , I prefer action movies . </s> |
<|start|> A: Is there anything I can do for you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , the fried chicken is too hard to eat . I suggest you bring me another one free of charge . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , I think you should go for our manger . I will call him here . <|end|>
<|start|> B: OK . I will talk to him direcly . </s> |
<|start|> A: Do you have any vacancies ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , we have a nice room on the sixth floor . <|end|>
<|start|> A: How much is it ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: 200 yuan a night . <|end|>
<|start|> A: OK . Dose it include breakfast ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes . And could I have your name ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Kate Green . <|end|>
<|start|> B: How long do you want to stay ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: 5 days . And could you send a bellboy to pick up my luggage ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Sure . We 'll be there in a few minutes . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Could you keep my valuables ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: We 'd like to . You may call the attendant if you need any help . </s> |
<|start|> A: I have a bone to pick with you . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Okay . Let ' s clear the air . What are you getting at ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: You always have a chip on your shoulder . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I ' m sorry . But I don ' t meant to get your goat . </s> |
<|start|> A: What would you like to drink ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 'll just have water . </s> |
<|start|> A: Good evening , sir . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Good evening . I 'll have a Scotch . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes , sir . Straight or on the rocks ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: On the rocks , please . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hello , can I help you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , please . I 'd like to make a reservation from Hong Kong to Tampa with a stopover in Houston . <|end|>
<|start|> A: When to leave ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I would like to leave Hong Kong September the first and leave Houston for Tampa on September the 12th . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Ok . Can I have your name , please ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Lily Smith . <|end|>
<|start|> A: And your telephone number ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Hong Kong side 3854295 . <|end|>
<|start|> A: OK . Right then . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Thank you . </s> |
<|start|> A: God , I didn ' t realize . I didn ' t , I didn ' t know ... <|end|>
<|start|> B: ... Who you were with ? I didn ' t know whom you were with . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Excuse me ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Sorry , it ' s from the Godfather . It ' s when the , when the movie producer realizes Tom Higgins had emissary of Vito Corleone , it ' s just before the horse ' s head ends up in the bed with all the bloody sheets , you know , wakes up , and AAAL ! Never mind . <|end|>
<|start|> A: You were spying on me , weren ' t you ? You probably rented those children . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Why would I spy on you ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Because I am your competition which you know perfectly well , or you would not put up that sign just around the corner . <|end|>
<|start|> B: The entrance to our store is around the corner . And there ' s no other way of saying that . It ' s not the name of our store . It ' s where it is . And you do not own the phrase around the corner . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What is that ? What are you doing ? You ' re taking all the caviar ! That caviar is a garnish ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Look , the reason I came into your store is because I was spending the day with Annabell and matt . And I was buying them presents . I ' m the type of guy who likes to buy his way into the hearts of children who are his relative . And there ' s only one place to find a children ' s book in the neighborhood . That will not always be the case . And it was yours . And it is a charming little bookstore . You probably sell what 350,000 worth of books in a year . </s> |
<|start|> A: What is the correct time , please ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: It ' s exactly twelve minutes past seven . <|end|>
<|start|> A: When will you lecture begin ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Begin at 9 o ' clock sharp . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hello , Jim . What was the film like ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Awful . It was a complete waste of time . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Why ? What was it about ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: It was about a married couple . They had to live with the wife 's mother , because they did n't have enough money to buy a house of their own . <|end|>
<|start|> A: A lot of young people have to do that . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes . but the husband had to work overtime three times a week , so he was always tired . <|end|>
<|start|> A: lt sounds like the story of my life . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , it does , does n't it ? But this man was always over-tired , and he could n't sleep.So he used to take two sleeping pill every night . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I take sleeping pills sometimes . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , but not two every night . Anyway , the strain was too much for him . He had nervous breakdown and had to go to hospital . <|end|>
<|start|> A: It sounds a very depressing film . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Not really . His wife was able to find a good job as an interpreter , because she could speak French and German fluently . After a few months ' work , she had a better job than her husband . So in the end , <|end|>
<|start|> A: I do n't know . My wife used to speak French . I must tell her to brush it up . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hello , Could I speak to Mary , please ? This is Mrs . Fort here . <|end|>
<|start|> B: This is Mary speaking . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Ah , Mary , good evening . Look , I was wondering if you like to come to a party we are having on Friday ? There are many coming from the office . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Oh , that sounds nice . I ' d love to . </s> |
<|start|> A: Yes , I think there is something wrong with my car . <|end|>
<|start|> B: What 's the matter ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: When I tried to back it , I found it was out of order . I ca n't see where the trouble is . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Let me see . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Is it serious ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No , the damage is minor . <|end|>
<|start|> A: And when will it be OK ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: 4:00 p . m .. <|end|>
<|start|> A: OK . Thank you . </s> |
<|start|> A: How many people are there in your family ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Five . Besides my parents and me , there are my brother and sister . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That ' s a big family . How old is your brother ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Eighteen . <|end|>
<|start|> A: What about your sister ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: She ' s not quite twenty-five . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Do you miss your family ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Do you often go home ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: No . But I often send e-mail to them . And make a call to my parents regularly . <|end|>
<|start|> A: How often do you call to them ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Once a week . </s> |
<|start|> A: What 's your plan for your future ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I 'd like to work in a law firm to enrich my experience and put what I 've learned into practice . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Have you had any previous experience ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well . During the college years , I worked as a trainee every summer at lawyer 's offices . Does that count ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Of course it counts . What kind of work did you do there ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I did clerical stuff and ran errands . <|end|>
<|start|> A: In this office , we encourage full attendance by offering a bonus . If you take any leaves , we 'll deduct money from your salary . <|end|>
<|start|> B: May I know about the office hours ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Office hours are nine to five-thirty . One hour for lunch . Do you have any questions ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Er , may I know how much I will be paid monthly ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: We 'll give you about 3000 to start . There 'll be a trial period of three month . After six months , we 'll have a job performance review and consider giving you a raise . <|end|>
<|start|> B: When will I know your decision ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I 'll call you in a day or two , did you write down your phone number on your resume ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , I did . Can you call after 7 p . m . ? I 'm usually out in the daytime . <|end|>
<|start|> A: All right . Good-bye . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Good-bye . </s> |
<|start|> A: Good morning , I am Monica . Are you Mr . White , the manager of finance department ? I am the newcomer and also working in the finance department . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , that is me . Nice to meet you , Monica . Welcome on board ! <|end|>
<|start|> A: Thank you . I am very happy to have my own office now . I ' Ve never had one before . It is very nice . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , we have nicer things than that in this company . You will find out soon . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Really ? What could that be ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well , I bet you will love them too . If you need help , just ask me any time . I am in the next door . You can also reach me through the extension 508 . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That is very kind of you . Thank you very much . </s> |
<|start|> A: Everyone wants to be financial lose kill . You must invest your savings if you planed to retire rich . I ' m thinking about buying stocks . It can be a good investment if I can manage well . What do you say ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I partly agree with you . Buying stocks is not difficult , but making money consistently from buying stock is very difficult . Even professionals don ' t find it easy , so be careful . Anyway , people like us need help with investing . Why not do some online research ? There are data , reports and discussion forums to educate people on how to invest . In addition , you need to visit an established website that offers stock charts . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Wow , you sound very professional . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I just watched the investment TV program last weekend . It has become a very hot topic these days . Actually I am not even a beginner . </s> |
<|start|> A: Why are you so rude to your wife ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I did n't like her butting in where I did n't want her . She 's a chatter box . <|end|>
<|start|> A: But she means to help you , not to trouble you . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I know . But I just ca n't stand her butting in when I was trying to emphasize a point . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hello , I bought the pendant in your shop , just before . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes.Thank you very much . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Now I come back to the hotel and try to show it to my friend , the pendant is broken , I 'm afraid . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Oh , is it ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Would you change it to a new one ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , certainly.You have the receipt ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes , I do . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Then would you kindly come to our shop with the receipt by 10 o'clock ? We will replace it . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Thank you so much . </s> |
<|start|> A: Would you like to see our new shirts ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Sorry , but I ' m not really that interested in those things . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , they are very nice you know . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Really ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: And not expensive either . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Oh , I do n't care about that . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Everybody is buying them . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Are they ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes , they are very fashionable , you see . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I am afraid I am not interested in fashion . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I see . <|end|>
<|start|> B: But thank you very much all the same . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Sorry I could n't help you . </s> |
<|start|> A: I heard that ben is forming his own band . <|end|>
<|start|> B: It will be a rock and roll band probably . He ' s a very good guitarist . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Can you play a musical instrument ? If you can , he might ask you to join the band . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I can play drums , but I haven ' t played for a while . I ' m not sure I ' d be good enough to play in a band . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I wish I could play a musical instrument . I love music . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Nowadays , you can be a DJ . You can mix dance music . You do n't need to be able to play music instrument or thing . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I love to try it , but the instrument is expensive and it was still need to take a lot of practice . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You know , you could probably get a computer program that would help you . You already have a computer , so you could use that to help you mix some music . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That ' s a great idea . I ' ll search for some information on the internet . If it ' s possible to do , the internet will have some information about it . </s> |
<|start|> A: So , are we all ready to go ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yup , I think so . The car ' s packed.we have munchies and music , and the map ' s in the car . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Did you get the camera ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Got it ! Did you fill up the tank ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yup , it ' s all set . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You ' re sure we ' re not forgetting anything ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: I ' m sure ... we ' Ve got all our bases covered . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Well.let ' s get going then ! I love road trips ! <|end|>
<|start|> A: Um ... do you think we can make a pit stop ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: But we ' Ve only been on the road for ten minutes . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I know , but I forgot to go to the bathroom before we left . </s> |
<|start|> A: Did you say that Ted was at your mercy ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Sort of yes . <|end|>
<|start|> A: But he is not someone who can be led by the nose . <|end|>
<|start|> B: But I am not that someone . I can easily talk him into doing whatever I want him to do . </s> |
<|start|> A: I ' m so sorry to call you on such short notice , but something ' s come up . <|end|>
<|start|> B: You mean for this afternoon ' s meeting ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: That ' s right I ' m afraid I have to postpone it . Mr . Scott got sick and I have to attend the Speechmaker ' s Symposium in his place . I ' m leaving today , and I won ' t be back until a week from Friday . <|end|>
<|start|> B: That ' s quite a while . Let ' s make it the week after you get back , then . <|end|>
<|start|> A: That will be great . So it ' s two weeks from tomorrow , same time and place . I ' m really sorry to do this to you . <|end|>
<|start|> B: No problem at all . To tell you the truth , I could use the extra time in my schedule to catch up on some paperwork . </s> |
<|start|> A: I 'd like to buy a fridge . What about the quality of higher products ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I strongly recommend it . As an international enterprise , it produces high quality household appliances . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Is there a warranty ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , all their products have warranties . <|end|>
<|start|> A: How long is it ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: The fridges is covered by a one-year warranty . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Which model is the best seller of this year ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: This one . How do you like it ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: It 's too big for me . Could you recommend something else ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Sure , this way please . </s> |
<|start|> A: This is a great meal ! <|end|>
<|start|> B: Thank you . I am glad that everything turned out so well . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Who taught you how to cook this well ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: I took a cooking class at the Culinary Institute . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Wow , what is in this chicken dish ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Is n't that great ? That is coconut ginger chicken with rice . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Is the soup a shrimp soup ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes , there is shrimp in there along with sea vegetables and lemon grass . <|end|>
<|start|> A: I think I got lucky in choosing a wine that blends with this meal . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I appreciate you bringing the wine . It goes well with the chicken . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hello , China Travel Agency . Can I help you ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Yes . I 'd like to travel to London . So I want you to make a reservation for me on May 1st . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Just a moment , please . I 'm sorry but the flights are fully booked on that day . The next available flight is on May 2nd . They have two flights , one is at 9:30 a . m . and another at 2:00 p . m . Both flights have seats available . <|end|>
<|start|> B: That 's great ! I 'd like to take the first available flight . I 'll need an economy ticket <|end|>
<|start|> A: One way trip or round trip ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: One way trip . What 's the fare , please ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Economy fare for one way trip is 2,300 yuan . <|end|>
<|start|> B: I see . Is my ticket confirmed then ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes , I have confirmed your ticket . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Here is 2,300 yuan . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Thank you . Here is the ticket and receipt . Have a good time . </s> |
<|start|> A: Hi . What 's up ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Nothing much . What 's new with you ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Not too much . I 've been pretty busy . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Me too . Seems like all I do is eat and sleep . <|end|>
<|start|> A: Got ta go . Call me tonight . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Okay . Check you later . </s> |
<|start|> A: Alright everyone settle down . Let ' s get started.As you know , an important aspect of becoming a good citizen is understanding the genesis of our legal system . It is not enough to simply memorize our laws , it is necessary that we comprehend why and how they were formed . This brings me to our topic for today . Does anyone know what we celebrate on May first ? <|end|>
<|start|> B: Cinct de mayo ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: No , that ' s May fifth in Spanish , James , no wonder you are failing my Spanish class . No , May first is International Workers ' Day . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Do we get a day off from school then ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: No ! It is not considered to be a national holiday here in the US , but in other countries it is . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Www , man ! <|end|>
<|start|> A: In the nineteenth century , working conditions were appalling , with workers being forced to work ten , twelve , and fourteen hours a day . Support for the eight-hour work day movement was growing rapidly , despite the indifference and hostility of many union leaders , and by April 1886 , 250,000 workers were involved in the May Day movement . Previous legislative attempts to improve working conditions had failed , so labor organizers took drastic measures . They passed a resolution stating that eight hours would constitute a legal day ' s work . And , on May First 1886 , the resolution took effect . <|end|>
<|start|> B: Cool ! Is that why we only work eight hours now ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Yes ! But the happy ending came at a high price.On May third , 1886 , police fired into a crowd of strikers at the McCormick Reaper Works Factory , killing four and wounding many . A mass meeting was called for the next day to protest the brutality . <|end|>
<|start|> B: And then what happened ? <|end|>
<|start|> A: Well , as we say , the rest is history ... </s> |