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test_1401 | Natassia: Your luggage is over 8 kilograms.
Nissy: Really? What can I do?
Natassia: You have to pay the excess luggage charge, please.
Nissy: OK. Can you give me a fragile label?
Natassia: Sure. Here you are. Attach the label to your luggage and put your bag here. | Natassia asks Nissy to pay excess luggage charge. |
test_1402 | Luce: How meat? Shall we all go for a meal at the pizza experience this evening?
Bridget: We went to the pizza experience last Wednesday, didn't we?
Luce: Yes, we did, and the time before that, why don't we go to the Steakhouse.
Bridget: But Bridget doesn't eat meat, does she?
Luce: No, she doesn't. Well, what about th... | Luce and Bridget decide to go to Carrots where can meet everyone's requirements with others tomorrow evening. |
test_1403 | Phaidra: Hello. Welcome to this week's People You Meet. Today, we present to you Mark Leach, an information officer in London.
Mark Leach: Hi everyone, my name's Mark Leach. I'm an information officer at the Britain Business Center, which is a tourist office for the British tourist board in London. Here, we offer a tou... | Mark Leach introduces his information service and his work to the audience. He also offers suggestions for people coming to Britain. |
test_1404 | Adriena: Vet, can you tell us what you usually do to deal with stress and depression?
Vet: I eat a cucumber and go to bed. I figure it's a healthy alternative to chocolate.
Adriena: Do you ever feel that having a baby has stopped you from your goals or dreams?
Vet: I always wanted to be a cheerleader, and that won't ha... | Vet tells her own experience as a young mother and how her daughter changes her. Then she tells Adriena her future goals and dreams. And she also gives teens advice. |
test_1405 | Kate: Kate, you never believe what's happened.
Tami: What do you mean?
Kate: Masha and Hero are getting divorced.
Tami: You are kidding. What happened?
Kate: Well, I don't really know, but I heard that they are having a separation for 2 months, and filed for divorce.
Tami: That's really surprising. I always thought the... | Kate tells Kate that Masha and Hero are getting a peaceful divorce. Kate feels surprised and asks about their kids. |
test_1406 | Orella: Tina, how long have you been learning the piano?
Tina: For 8 years. I began to play when I was 7. My father found a teacher for me who is from the UK.
Orella: Ah, are you still learning it from that teacher?
Tina: Yes, I go to her home every Saturday.
Orella: No wonder you can play so well.
Tina: Yes, my teache... | Tina plays the piano well because she has an excellent teacher. She agrees to introduce Orella to her teacher. |
test_1407 | Sterling: Hi, Walter!
Walter: Hi, Sterling!
Sterling: What do you think of our new teacher?
Walter: Professor Wood? I think he's a brilliant scientist.
Sterling: You're got a point there. But do you think he's a little absent-minded?
Walter: I guess so. | Walter and Sterling think their new professor is brilliant but absent-minded. |
test_1408 | Harvard: How did you get interested in country music?
Durward: Well, when my wife and I first caught our record player. We started to buy all kinds of records, soon, I found that I was buying more country music records than any other kind.
Harvard: How did you start working for the radio station?
Durward: I thought the... | Durward explains to Harvard about how Durward got interested in country music and started the program. |
test_1409 | Lucy: Hello, Lin Fang!
Lin Fang: Oh! Hi, Lucy!
Lucy: What's the next lesson, Lin Fang?
Lin Fang: English.
Lucy: Oh, good! That's my favorite subject.
Lin Fang: That's because you always find it so easy. I find it very difficult so I don't like it much.
Lucy: Nancy finds English quite difficult too. But she says it's he... | Lin Fang and Lucy are talking about how they like different subjects. |
test_1410 | Flora: Hey, Paul, you're still having Thanksgiving dinner at my house on Thursday, right?
Paul: Yeah, thanks again for the invitation. I was worried I'd have to spend it alone after my parents announced they'd be in Finland.
Flora: I think it's strange that you're not going with them. Is it because of the cold weather ... | Paul cannot go to Finland with his parent because he has much work to do. He will go to Flora's house for Thanksgiving dinner with a nice bottle of wine. |
test_1411 | Weylin: Hello, Madam. What can we do for you today?
Madam: Hi. I've been sent over from Turner Interiors. They said I need to collect some sort of L / C? Do you have it?
Weylin: I certainly do. Here it is, an Export L / C from Tokyo.
Madam: It should be from Sayuri Beds. Is that right?
Weylin: Yes, it is. Sayuri Beds, ... | Weylin helps Madam collect an Export L /C from Tokyo. |
test_1412 | Kate: Kate, you never believe what's happened.
Tami: What do you mean?
Kate: Masha and Hero are getting divorced.
Tami: You are kidding. What happened?
Kate: Well, I don't really know, but I heard that they are having a separation for 2 months, and filed for divorce.
Tami: That's really surprising. I always thought the... | Kate tells Kate that Masha and Hero get divorced. Kate is surprised because she thought they are perfect couple. |
test_1413 | Lorri: Have you ever done this kind of work before?
Orel: No, I haven't. But I'm sure I'll be good at it.
Lorri: Well as you know if you take it, you'll have to work weekends.
Orel: Oh, that's alright.
Lorri: Do you like traveling and meeting People?
Orel: Oh yes. In fact that's why this job really interests me.
Lorri:... | Orel has a conversation with Lorri about a job position. Orel is willing to work weekends, travel around, and is able to speak some foreign languages. |
test_1414 | Erwin: What's up?
Xylina: I guess there is some kind of virus seeking into my computer, I can't send out this e-mail. Do you have the number of the text port?
Erwin: Do you mind I have a look at your computer?
Xylina: Of course not, I appreciate that.
Erwin: Well, it has nothing to do with virus. The problem is your at... | Xylina's attachment exceeds the e-mail capacity, Erwin suggests compressing it. |
test_1415 | Fiorenze: Stand back from the door, please. Let the passengers off. You can't get on until the other passengers get off.
Bekki: How much is the fare, please?
Fiorenze: One dollar. Drop it in the box. Move to the rear of the bus. There are plenty of seats in the rear.
Bekki: Wait. I want to ask you if this bus goes down... | Bekki asks Fiorenze about the right bus to the places, but Fiorenze wants Bekki to move and let the passengers off. |
test_1416 | Yancy: Is anybody in?
Quigly: How can I help you?
Yancy: I have a headache.
Quigly: Let me take your temperature with a thermometer.
Yancy: OK.
Quigly: I think you have a small fever.
Yancy: I thought so. I felt dizzy this morning.
Quigly: You should've called in sick! Next time, have either of your parents call the sc... | Yancy feels sick and Quigly gives Yancy a check-up. |
test_1417 | Bobby: Hello. Is this ABC Rent-a-car Company?
Rey: Yes, speaking. May I help you?
Bobby: This morning we rented a car and we are on the way to Niagara Falls. I'm afraid we have a car accident near the border.
Rey: That's too bad. What kind of accident is it? Are you all right?
Bobby: I'm all right, but my friend is ser... | Bobby rent a car from ABC Rent-a-car Company this morning and met an accident. Rey will call an ambulance and police for Bobby. |
test_1418 | Tess: What time is it, Tom?
Tom: Just a minute. It's ten to nine by my watch.
Tess: Is it? I had no idea it was so late. I must be off now.
Tom: What's the hurry?
Tess: I must catch the nine-thirty train.
Tom: You've plenty of time yet. The railway station is very close. It won't take more than twenty minutes to get th... | Tess is in a hurry to catch a train. Tom tells Tess there is plenty of time. |
test_1419 | Jessey: Can you develop the roll of film?
Jerrilyn: Sure.
Jessey: How long does it take?
Jerrilyn: 6 hours. If you are in a hurry we can develop it in 3 hours.
Jessey: There is no need. I will come back tomorrow. | Jerrilyn can develop Jessey's roll of film in six hours. |
test_1420 | Lorri: Have you ever done this kind of work before?
Orel: No, I haven't. But I'm sure I'll be good at it.
Lorri: Well as you know if you take it, you'll have to work weekends.
Orel: Oh, that's alright.
Lorri: Do you like traveling and meeting People?
Orel: Oh yes. In fact that's why this job really interests me.
Lorri:... | Lorri interviews Orel to see whether Orel fits in the job requirements. |
test_1421 | Sherry: Hi, Bob, guess what? I'm going to visit Quebec next summer. I'm invited to go to a friend's wedding, but while I'm there, I'd also like to do some sightseeing.
Bob: That's nice, Sherry. But do you mean the province of Quebec or Quebec City?
Sherry: I mean the province. My friend's wedding is in Montreal, so I'm... | Sherry is going to Quebec for a friend's wedding and sightseeing. Bob tells her some basic knowledge of Quebec, describes the beautiful scenery, and suggests practicing French. |
test_1422 | Brooks: Good morning. What can I do for you?
Veronika: Well, I hate to disturb you, but I really can't stand it any more. Can you change my room for me? It's too noisy. I was woken up several times by the noise the baggage elevator made. It was too much for me.
Brooks: I'm sorry to hear that. This room is at the end of... | Veronika cannot stand the noise near her room and Brooks promises to change her room tomorrow as there is no room available today. |
test_1423 | Sarah: Have you ever thought of moving, Sarah?
Jo Ann: We thought about it, but my husband and I can't afford it right now.
Sarah: Buying a house near our company can be expensive, but there are ways to find cheaper houses.
Jo Ann: Like what?
Sarah: Well, you can buy a house far away from the city center. You would def... | Sarah is considering moving. Sarah gives her advice on buying a house. |
test_1424 | Tom: Hi Joe. You met my new assistant, right?
Joe: Emm. . . yes. But I wasn't too impressed. I found her a little stuck up.
Tom: You are kidding, but she's so helpful.
Joe: Tom. . . you are her boss, you kown. Of course, she's helpful to you.
Tom: Come on. She's like that with everyone.
Joe: I don't think so actually. ... | Joe doesn't think highly of Tom's new assistant while Tom does. |
test_1425 | Beverlee: I'd like to see that pen, please.
Milt: You mean this one?
Beverlee: No, the other one in the brown case.
Milt: Oh, this one... Here.
Beverlee: May I try it?
Milt: Sure.
Beverlee: It's very smooth. I'll take it.
Milt: Cash or charge?
Beverlee: Charge, please. | Beverlee buys a pen from Milt and pays via charge. |
test_1426 | Stavros: What can I do for you?
Bridgette: I would like to look at some watch.
Stavros: May I show you the gold ones?
Bridgette: Pure gold ones, please.
Stavros: OK. Here they are.
Bridgette: What is the price for this one?
Stavros: One thousand yuan.
Bridgette: That's quite steep. Can you come down a little bit?
Stavr... | Bridgette is bargaining with Stavros over the price of a pure gold watch. |
test_1427 | Mr. Fisher: Ah, good morning, Ms. Ross, do come in.
Ms. Ross: Hello, Mr. Fisher. Nice to see you.
Mr. Fisher: Face to face instead of on the phone, what? Haha. How are you?
Ms. Ross: Fine, thanks, very well.
Mr. Fisher: Oh, do sit down. Would you like some coffee?
Ms. Ross: Oh, yes please, black.
Mr. Fisher: Here you a... | Ms. Ross and Mr. Fisher start the conversation with greetings. Then they discuss the preparation for a presentation. Ms. Ross confirms the details of the presentation, including schedule, food service. Ms. Ross is concerned that Mr. Fisher's sent too many invitations than the room capacity. |
test_1428 | Lyndsey: What does your sister look like, Mike?
Mike: Well, she's tall and pretty.
Lyndsey: Is she like you?
Mike: I suppose so. We're both friendly and easy-going.
Lyndsey: Is she as clever as you?
Mike: No, she's not as clever as me.
Lyndsey: Big head! | Lyndsey asks Mike about his sister. |
test_1429 | Jilly: What shall we do now?
Judith: Let's get the table wares we need first, And then stand in the line.
Jilly: I've got all I need.
Judith: Let's stand in the line now.
Jilly: It smells good. Look at these. They make my mouth watering.
Judith: Me too.
Jilly: It will be our turn soon.
Judith: Tell the waiter what you ... | Jilly and Judith are standing in line to buy food. |
test_1430 | Arlyn: Hi, do you know what's for dinner? I'm starving.
Lidia: We're on our own tonight, dad's taking mom out.
Arlyn: Out? What do you mean out?
Lidia: You know on a date, they are going to dinner.
Arlyn: Dad and mom?
Lidia: Yeah, they said they're reviving the old tradition.
Arlyn: You mean this is going to be a regul... | Arlyn and Lidia's parents are out on a date and will go out for dinner regularly. |
test_1431 | Prudi: Good morning, Madam. What can I do for you?
Madam: Can you show me some traditional Chinese arts and crafts?
Prudi: Maybe sandalwood fan is good.
Madam: Would you show me some?
Prudi: Of course.
Madam: They really smell fragrant. How much is a real sandalwood fan?
Prudi: The small ones are one hundred yuan for e... | Madam wants some traditional Chinese arts and crafts. Prudi shows her sandalwood fan and she buys some. |
test_1432 | Marcelline: Well, Sir, we have asked all our guests to wear a jacket and a tie in our restaurant.
Kurt: I didn't know that, can I borrow a jacket and a tie now?
Marcelline: I am sorry. You can't borrow a jacket or a tie from others.
Kurt: That I have to return to the hotel and fetch mine.
Marcelline: Will you put off t... | Kurt needs to change clothes to enter the conference and Marcelline offers Kurt the convenience by putting the conference off. |
test_1433 | Henry: Where are you going, Jane?
Jane: I'm going to the hospital to see Susan.
Henry: I saw her yesterday. She was a little better.
Jane: Must I catch a number 7 bus to get there?
Henry: No, you needn't. A number 13 bus will also take you to the hospital.
Jane: Number 13 buses run much more frequently, don't they?
Hen... | Jane will go to the hospital to visit Susan. Henry tells her she can take the number 13. |
test_1434 | Fredrika: You're going to get into a lot of trouble if you do that.
Abigale: What makes you say that?
Fredrika: I don't see anything wrong with what we're doing! That's just the problem. In these kind of things, the trouble doesn't always appear at first.
Abigale: But everything has been so easy.
Fredrika: Everything h... | Fredrika warns Abigale that they might get into trouble, but Abigale doesn't agree with Fredrika's warning. |
test_1435 | Benjie: Would you please recommend some Chinese wine?
Melva: Would you like to have a taste of Moutan?
Benjie: That's great! What comes along with Moutan?
Melva: Yes, you con order some typical Chinese dishes. For example, Roast Beijing Duck.
Benjie: It sounds good.
Melva: Yes, it is the best of our hotel.
Benjie: Real... | Melva recommends Benjie to have Roast Beijing Duck along with Moutan in the hotel. Benjie will have a try. |
test_1436 | Rawley: There you are, Ben. The information about the evening classes I sent off for has arrived. Right, here are the general courses.
Ben: Flower arranging. That's a real course? Why would someone want to do that?
Rawley: You sit in front of the TV watching baseball for 3 hours every Saturday. And many people would fi... | Ben and Rawley are looking for a suitable evening class for Ben, and they are interested in Indian cooking after comparison. |
test_1437 | Jody: I cannot imagine if Trump were to be our President again.
Sean: I am proud to say that he is our President, and I will be really happy if he could be re-elected.
Jody: You voted for him, right?
Sean: Did you vote for him, because I know that I did.
Jody: I am not sure about this.
Sean: I have nothing but faith in... | Jody is a crazy fan of Trump and wants him to be re-elected. Sean will vote for Biden. |
test_1438 | Flor: I'd like to purchase a pan.
Mommy: Is there any particular size that you want?
Flor: Well, I cook a lot of big meals.
Mommy: What do you think of this one? It's a 16' pan.
Flor: Yes, that's the right size, but it's so heavy.
Mommy: Well, look at our aluminum pan. It's much lighter.
Flor: Yes, this is very l... | Flor buys a big, light pan with a wooden handle and a lid from Mommy. |
test_1439 | Phyllys: It's a lovely day, isn't it?
Tedmund: Yes, the weather sure is nice today.
Phyllys: I love it when the weather is like this. Why don't we sit down outside and have our lunch?
Tedmund: That sounds like a good idea. The sky is clear, the sun is shining and there's a nice cool breeze, so it is not too hot.
Phylly... | Weather's nice. Phyllys suggests having lunch outside and hopes to go to the beach to get some sun. |
test_1440 | Oran: Have you completed the arrangements for the trip yet, Brian?
Brian: I've made the reservations, but there are still some details to make sure. Your plane leaves at 8:30, so I'll pick you up at your house at 6:00.
Oran: 6:00? I'll have to get up in the middle of the night!
Brian: I'm sorry. You have to check in by... | Brian arranges the working schedule for Oran and reports the detailed time and arrangements to Oran. |
test_1441 | Cary: Do you know that I'm checking out in about 30 minutes?
Ricky: Just say the word, sir.
Cary: Excellent! Now, as you know, the day has barely begun.
Ricky: I agree. The dew is still on the grass.
Cary: I want to hit a few more places in the city, but I need a place to put my luggage.
Ricky: We do have a storage spa... | Cary would like to store his luggage in Ricky's place to hit some places, but there is a deposit. He only has 30 minutes to consider. |
test_1442 | Rheba: My throat is really dry.
Abagail: Do you want to go get something to drink?
Rheba: Yes, I'm parched.
Abagail: What did you want to drink?
Rheba: I was thinking about getting a soda.
Abagail: Do you know that soda doesn't quench your thirst?
Rheba: Why not?
Abagail: Soda is really bad for you.
Rheba: I don't know... | Rheba wants to drink a soda because of thirst. Abagail suggests Rheba drink water instead of soda when dehydrated. |
test_1443 | Steven: Steven, I need badly your help.
Carmelina: What's the matter?
Steven: My wife has found that I have an affair with my secretary, and now she is going to divorce me.
Carmelina: How could you cheat on your wife? You have been married for ten years.
Steven: Yes, I know I'm wrong. But I swear that the affair lasts ... | Steve will try to persuade Steven's wife not to divorce Steven as Steven swears to remain faithful forever. |
test_1444 | Sydelle: Did you work in a charity organization?
Loren: Yeah, I had been in the charity organization for 2 months and I learned a lot from that experience, including love, sympathy, equality, and so on.
Sydelle: In what way did those social activities have impact on your mind?
Loren: I think it had direct impact on my ... | Loren had been in the charity organization for 2 months. Social activities influenced Loren's way of thinking. |
test_1445 | Andrzej: Congratulations! Mr. Stuart! You won the city marathon.
Mr. Stuart: Thank you. I am very excited.
Andrzej: We are all very proud of you.
Mr. Stuart: I am very happy, too. It was a big game and I won.
Andrzej: I watched the race with my children. We saw you run to the finish line. We all screamed with excitemen... | Andrzej congratulates Mr. Stuart on winning the city marathon. |
test_1446 | Kelsey: Can I help you?
Ameline: Yes, is there any vacant room for tomorrow?
Kelsey: I am sorry. We are full up for tomorrow.
Ameline: Well, is there any other hotel nearby?
Kelsey: Yes, the Sunset Hotel is three blocks away. Maybe you can ask them.
Ameline: Thank you. | The hotel is fully booked and Kelsey offers Ameline the information about hotels nearby. |
test_1447 | Cathi: Look out of the window David, there is ice on the lake. Actually their size all over the lake.
David: Yeah.
Cathi: And there are many people skating over there, do you want to join them?
David: I'm not in the mood. When are we going back to the city?
Cathi: Not until January the third. Is your dad's idea to spen... | David complains about the boring Christmas at a country hotel. But Cathi and David's dad feel nice. |
test_1448 | Winthrop: This Olympic park is so big!
Perri: Yes. Now we are in the Olympic stadium, the center of this park.
Winthrop: Splendid! When is it gonna be finished?
Perri: The whole stadium is to be finished this June.
Winthrop: How many seats are there in the stand?
Perri: Oh, there are 5000 seats in total.
Winthrop: I di... | Perri shows Winthrop around the constructing Olympic stadium and introduces the stadium. |
test_1449 | Alyse: Boy, it looks like everyone in your family is here, from young to old.
Andee: Easter's a good day for reunions. The family goes to church together.
Alyse: And after church they come here for lunch?
Andee: Yup, a big potluck buffet. And then-notice there are no children around?
Alyse: Yeah, what's up with that?
A... | Andee tells Alyse about the family activities on Easter day. |
test_1450 | Rayner: Did you hear the news? Two of our major suppliers, Murphy Music and U-Tunes are merging! If they are conglomerated into one company into one company, it would have some serious affects on our market strategy.
Murphy Music: Are you sure? Who told you that? I highly doubt that they would take the step to merge in... | Rayner and Murphy Music have a discussion on the merging of their major suppliers, Murphy Music and U-Tunes and its effect. |
test_1451 | Jermayne: Okay, next question. If Eric asked you out on a date, what would you say?
Dorita: Duh! I would say yes! Eric is the most popular kid in school! Okay, my turn. What would you do if you won the lottery?
Jermayne: Let's see. . . If I won the lottery, I would buy two tickets for a trip around the world.
Dorita... | Jermayne and Dorita ask and answer each other's questions about love life and future in turn. |
test_1452 | Obie: All right. I want to bring everybody back on this subject. When can we start working on this?
Webster: Well, we could probably get started with a preparatory meeting this afternoon at 2:00.
Obie: I tell you what, 2:00 is not available for me, but you can get started and I'll come by at around 3:00
Webster: That's... | Obie and Webster negotiate the time to start working on the subject. |
test_1453 | Sonia: I don't know how to adjust my life. Would you give me a piece of advice?
Bethena: You look a bit pale, don't you?
Sonia: Yes, I can't sleep well every night.
Bethena: You should get plenty of sleep.
Sonia: I drink a lot of wine.
Bethena: If I were you, I wouldn't drink too much.
Sonia: I often feel so tired.
Bet... | Sonia has a bad lifestyle. Bethena kindly advises Sonia to be positive. |
test_1454 | Ritchie: Let's go to Burger Queen for lunch. They have good cheese burgers.
Lesli: OK. I am hungry, too. I like their milkshake. They're very creamy and tasty.
Ritchie: Look at the long line, there are always a lot of people waiting in lines just for the cheese burger. It must be very delicious.
Lesli: Yup. But, this a... | Ritchie and Lesli will go to Burger Queen for lunch and eat cheese burgers and French fries. They will have to wait for good food. |
test_1455 | Alyse: Boy, it looks like everyone in your family is here, from young to old.
Andee: Easter's a good day for reunions. The family goes to church together.
Alyse: And after church they come here for lunch?
Andee: Yup, a big potluck buffet. And then-notice there are no children around?
Alyse: Yeah, what's up with that?
A... | Andee introduces to Alyse the family's tradition to celebrate Easter. |
test_1456 | Mavis: Honey, could you help me here a minute?
Honey: Sure, sweetie. What are you doing?
Mavis: I want to put this curtain up.
Honey: OK. Why don't you just hold the ladder, and I'll put it up.
Mavis: Thanks, dear. | Honey lets Mavis hold the ladder and Honey will put the curtain up. |
test_1457 | Alix: Good afternoon, what can I do for you?
Sonnie: Yes, please. I would like to know something about the driving courses.
Alix: Well, We have short full time courses during the summer. Are you interested in them?
Sonnie: No, I am free only at weekends.
Alix: Then there are weekend courses. The course starts at 8:00 e... | Sonnie is asking Alix some information about the driving courses. Sonnie thinks weekend courses are good. |
test_1458 | Freedom Travel: Freedom Travel. How may I help you?
Brandise: Yes, I'd like to make a flight reservation for the twenty third of this month.
Freedom Travel: Okay. What is your destination?
Brandise: Well. I'm flying to Helsinki, Finland.
Freedom Travel: Okay. Let me check what flights are available?.
Brandise: Okay.
Fr... | Brandise wants to make a reservation for a round trip flight this month. Freedom Travel helps Brandise book the cheapest flight and vegetarian meals. |
test_1459 | Stacy: I need to use the ATM.
Ainslee: What's stopping you?
Stacy: I'm not sure how.
Ainslee: I don't understand. It is pretty easy.
Stacy: I've never used one before.
Ainslee: OK. I can help you figure it out.
Stacy: What do I have to do?
Ainslee: First, slide your card into the machine.
Stacy: Then what?
Ainslee: You... | Ainslee is teaching Stacy how to use an ATM step by step because Stacy doesn't know how to use. |
test_1460 | Shay: So, where are you going to spend your winter vacation?
Jocelyn: Oh, I'm going to meet my girlfriend in Thailand.
Shay: You have a girlfriend in Thailand? Interesting. How come I have never heard of that?
Jocelyn: Actually it will be my first time to meet her.
Shay: You mean you haven't seen her before? Then, ... | Jocelyn has known a girl from Thailand on the internet and will spend the winter vacation with her. Shay is surprised. |
test_1461 | Dexter: I am sorry, sir. I have broken the reading lamp in my room.
Orbadiah: Well, sir. May I have your room number?
Dexter: 503. I would like to pay for it.
Orbadiah: Please fill out the form first.
Dexter: OK, can you bring me a new one?
Orbadiah: Of course. | Dexter broke a reading lamp and Orbadiah will replace a new one. |
test_1462 | Brook: How would you describe your relationship with our boss?
Jarrett: We have a fairly good working relationship, but there was also a rough spot.
Brook: What do you think his strengths are?
Jarrett: Well, he has an amazing ability to analyze information and he is very good at making the right decision in tough situa... | Jarrett describes to Brook about the relationship with the boss and what their boss strengths lie on. |
test_1463 | Prasun: Did your meal meet with your approval?
Joby: Our meal was absolutely perfect!
Prasun: How about a dessert to top off that wonderful meal?
Joby: Dessert sounds perfect, but I would like to split something with my friends.
Prasun: On this evening's dessert list, we have chocolate mousse cake, homemade fresh s... | Joby thinks Joby's meal as perfect and orders dessert and tea to share with friends. |
test_1464 | Onlea: Do you know where I can park?
Fawna: Do you need a spot here or off campus?
Onlea: I want a space on campus.
Fawna: There's a parking structure for students.
Onlea: Where can I find it?
Fawna: Go to the western side of the campus, and you'll find it there.
Onlea: Is it full?
Fawna: When I went up there, i... | Fawna tells Onlea Onlea can park at a parking structure and show Onlea the direction. |
test_1465 | Forster: Hi! What are you watching?
Antin: It's a program about islam. It's very interesting.
Forster: Wow! So many people! Where are they and what are they doing?
Antin: They are muslims on a pilgrimage to mecca. Muslims call this pilgrimage 'haj'.
Forster: Why do they go there?
Antin: Muslims believe that every man w... | Antin introduces one program about Islam to Forster. They are talking about the pilgrimages of Muslims and people in other faiths. |
test_1466 | Jeffry: Are you a social person?
Matty: Yes, I am an outgoing person who likes to be with a lot of friends.
Jeffry: What is your strategy in communicating with colleagues?
Matty: Well, the most important thing in communication is your sincerity. | Since Matty is very social, Jeffry asks for the communication strategy. |
test_1467 | Jan: Have you decided what you're going to do during your holiday?
Mylo: Yes. I'm going to travel around Europe.
Jan: Wow, that sounds great! Where are you going?
Mylo: I think I will start off in Paris. Then I ' m going to take the train to Nice and then go on to Milan.
Jan: Oh that will be lovely. What are you going ... | Mylo tells Jan Mylo plans to travel around Europe to visit museums and attend the Edinburgh festival. |
test_1468 | Billi: Wow, you're up early today! What's for breakfast?
Jasmine: Well, I felt like baking, so I made some muffins.
Billi: Smells good! I'll make some coffee. Do you want me to make you some eggs?
Jasmine: Sure, I'll take mine, sunny side up.
Billi: Www, I don't know how you can eat your eggs like that! Ever since I wa... | Billi is making some eggs for Jasmine and Jasmine wants a sunny side up egg, but Billi gives Jasmine fried eggs. |
test_1469 | Chicky: It's grandpa's birthday next week. We must have a surprise party.
Harriot: A party? Do you mean you want to have loud music and food everywhere?
Chicky: Well, no, but grandpa will. You know he loves jazz.
Harriot: OK, well, how about having it at a hotel?
Chicky: Hotels are expensive, and it's too cold for a ga... | Chicky and Harriot discuss grandpa's birthday. They decide on where and when to hold the party and what food and gift to prepare. |
test_1470 | Garvey: Excuse me. Where can I buy some cigarettes?
Catrina: There is a shop on the ground floor. It sells both Chinese and foreign cigarettes.
Garvey: Can I also get some souvenirs there?
Catrina: Yes, sir. There is a counter selling all kinds of souvenirs
Garvey: By the way, where is the men's room?
Catrina: There is... | Garvey asks Catrina for directions. |
test_1471 | Jim: Say, Jim, how about going for a few beers after dinner?
Gwen: You know that is tempting but is really not good for our fitness.
Jim: What do you mean? It will help us to relax.
Gwen: Do you really think so? I don't. It will just make us fat and act silly. Remember last time?
Jim: I guess you are right. But what sh... | Jim feels bored at home and asks Jim go for a beer. Jim refuses and suggests going to the gym and meeting friends. |
test_1472 | Conney: Can I help you?
Lotty: I'd like to buy a new mobile phone please.
Conney: Ok, would you like a phone with camera and MP3 player?
Lotty: Yes please. And I'd like to be able to make video calls too. | Conney helps Lotty to choose a new phone. |
test_1473 | Carry: Mom, I've got something to tell you.
Mom: So, please!
Carry: Aunt Jane buys a new bike for Tom. He is putting on grand airs.
Mom: I bought you a new one last year. Isn't it handsome?
Carry: It is great. But Tom's bike is so much better than mine.
Mom: Frankly, he is more well-behaved than you.
Carry: Nothi... | Carry is begging Mom to buy a new bike for Carry. |
test_1474 | Jerzy: If I won the Pools, I'd go round the world.
Stewart: Would you? I wouldn't.
Jerzy: What would you do?
Stewart: Oh, I don't know. I'd buy a big house with a garden for my wife and kids, I suppose. But it's difficult to imagine having a lot of money.
Jerzy: One thing's certain. If I had a lot of money, I would... | Jerzy wants to go around the world while Stewart wants to buy a big house, if win the Pools. But they come down to the earth finally. |
test_1475 | Jannelle: Ah, it's almost summer vacation time. I can't wait to take a break from studying. How about you?
Leonard: Well, I'm not really going to take a break. I'm going to take a business class over the summer and I'm going to work part time at my uncle's company to get some experience.
Jannelle: Why don't you just re... | Leonard plans to take a business class in the summer vacation while Jannelle prefers to relax. |
test_1476 | Mathilde: hi, how are you doing?
Nicki: everything's great. And you?
Mathilde: same here. Have you seen any new films recently?
Nicki: no, I haven't had a chance to. But I've been watching a Chinese TV series called Chinese-Style Divorce.
Mathilde: oh, really? I saw it two years ago. It's worth seeing and it's thought-... | Mathilde and Nicki have a conversation about recent trends of Chinese marriage. They agree that the younger generation are taking marriage less seriously and will make hasty decisions. |
test_1477 | Jerrold: Do you want to go over to John's house tonight?
Jaquenette: No, I think I'm getting sick. So I should probably just stay at home and rest.
Jerrold: Oh, OK! You should drink some tea and stay warm. Would you like me to make you some soup?
Jaquenette: No, thanks. I'm not hungry. I might just go to sleep actually... | Jaquenette prefers to stay at home and rest rather than go over to John's house tonight because Jaquenette gets sick. |
test_1478 | Weylin: Hello, Madam. What can we do for you today?
Madam: Hi. I've been sent over from Turner Interiors. They said I need to collect some sort of L / C? Do you have it?
Weylin: I certainly do. Here it is, an Export L / C from Tokyo.
Madam: It should be from Sayuri Beds. Is that right?
Weylin: Yes, it is. Sayuri Beds, ... | Madam is sent over from Turner Interiors to collect the Export L/C from Weylin. |
test_1479 | Merril: I'm frustrated. We're supposed to do our assignment on the computer, but I have difficulty getting access to the computers in the library.
Nick: I understand the way you feel. I'm looking forward to the day when I can afford to get my own. | Merril has difficulty getting access to the computers in the library to do Merril's assignment. |
test_1480 | Aleece: Taxi!
Bruno: Where will you go, sir?
Aleece: Friendship Hotel.
Bruno: OK, it's not far from here.
Aleece: I have something important to do, can you fast the speed?
Bruno: Sure, I'll try my best. Here we are.
Aleece: It's fast! How much should I pay you?
Bruno: The reading on the meter is 15 yuan.
Aleece: Here's... | Aleece takes a taxi to the Friendship Hotel for something important. |
test_1481 | John: Susan I could really use your help this weekend.
Susan: What is it John? Another term paper?
John: No no, this is easy compared to that. My cousin is coming on Thursday. She has an interview at the college and I promised my odd I'd look after her. We're going to the game on Friday. But on Saturday I'm on duty at ... | John is asking Susan to help him show his cousin around on Saturday, because he is on duty that day. Susan will probably take her to a music festival if it's not snowy. |
test_1482 | Kathy: I had no idea the countryside was so noisy!
Nicole: It's usually very quiet in the North Carolina Mountains, Kathy. But this is the year of our 17-year bird calls.
Kathy: You mean it's only noisy right now for me and it won't be like this again until 2034?
Nicole: Well, it's not all summer long. They just come o... | Kathy is annoyed at the noise of bird calls. The birds only come out when it is cool and live in trees mostly. They are not in cities and maybe just in the East. |
test_1483 | Martie: Excuse me, can you do me a favor?
Forrester: Sure.
Martie: Where's the busiest street of this city? I am a stranger here.
Forrester: You mean the seventy seventh? It's not far from here. You can walk there.
Martie: Well, we are so tired today. Can you tell me which bus I should take?
Forrester: Bus No. 12.
Mart... | Forrester tells Martie Martie can take Bus No. 12 to the seventy seventh. |
test_1484 | Jean-Luc: Can I help you?
Natalina: Yes, I want a pair of sport shoes, Jordan.
Jean-Luc: What size do you want?
Natalina: Size 41.
Jean-Luc: Here you are.
Natalina: They fit me. Can you make it a little cheaper?
Jean-Luc: It's already on sale now. | Natalina wants a pair of Jordan shoes in size 41. |
test_1485 | Jolie: I'll be checking out of the hotel in about 40 minutes.
Rochette: Forty minutes or 40 seconds, ma'am, it doesn't matter, I'm ready for you.
Jolie: Great! As you know, however, the day in New York has hardly begun.
Rochette: There's nothing like getting an early start, ma'am.
Jolie: What can I do with my baggage w... | Jolie wants to store her luggage when visiting New York, but there is a deposit. Rochette reminds her there's little time to think about. |
test_1486 | Othilia: do you remember where you were for the terrorist attacks on 9-11?
Astrid: yes, I was in my apartment in Beijing. Where were you?
Othilia: I was at home with my parents in New York City.
Astrid: really? Did you see the hijacked planes crash into and destroy the twin towers?
Othilia: I didn't see the crash itsel... | Othilia and Astrid are talking about the terrorist attacks on 9-11, which was nightmarish for Othilia's family. |
test_1487 | Mary: Listen to this. Mary got married.
Nikkie: Is she really? I can't believe it!
Mary: Yes. Yesterday.
Nikkie: Good gracious. That's incredible!
Mary: She married Jerrod.
Nikkie: You're kidding.
Mary: She's going to live in Paris.
Nikkie: Really? I'm surprised. | Nikkie is surprised to hear from Mary that Mary got married. |
test_1488 | Nathaniel: Hello?
Leah: Good morning, Nathaniel. This is Leah calling from the International Student Office.
Nathaniel: Good morning.
Leah: The reason I'm calling is because Ms. Collins will not be able to call you back until next week.
Nathaniel: Oh. I had hoped she would have called me back yesterday.
Leah: She's ter... | Leah informs Nathaniel that Ms. Collins will not be able to call him back until next week, so he needs to book an appointment with someone else from the International Student Office. Nathaniel decides to speak with Ms. Fonda. |
test_1489 | Myrdal: Oh, no. Charlie, where is my purse?
Charlie: Don't you have it? Did you lose it?
Myrdal: Yes, I did. I lost it. It disappeared.
Charlie: Myrdal, purse doesn't just disappear. Think carefully. When did you have it last?
Myrdal: I had it when I left the house. I had it when we start to get the hotdog.
Charlie: OK... | Charlie suggests going back to the hotdog stand when Myrdal cannot find the purse. |
test_1490 | Kittie: Hi Tony, I feel so tired.
Tony: Oh, I'm sorry, is there something wrong?
Kittie: Yes, Christmas is coming, and it seems everything has been going wrong lately.
Tony: Here, sit down and tell me about it.
Kittie: Well recently, I've had to be at work by 8:00 AM. You know, I work in the toy department at the shopp... | Kittie thinks selling gifts for kids is such an unpleasant job before Christmas. |
test_1491 | Cathlene: Ted, where are you going for your holiday this year?
Ted: I haven't decided yet. My wife is going to stay at her parents' for a few weeks. They live in the countryside, you know.
Cathlene: Why not go with her? You can enjoy fresh air there.
Ted: Well, to be honest, I don't like living with my wife's parents. ... | Cathlene and Ted talk about holidays. Ted will stay at home and Cathlene will go to China. |
test_1492 | Eric: Come on, Let's go for lunch, Gregory .
Gregory: I was going to eat in, I'm short on cash.
Eric: Don't worry about it. It's on me.
Gregory: In that case, I'm with you. Em. this is good .
Eric: I agreed,Hi, guess what? I went bungee jumping last weekend.
Gregory: Are you on the up and up?
Eric: Definitely. yo... | Eric treats Gregory to lunch. Eric went bungee jumping and suggests Gregory should try. Gregory thinks Eric has lost himself. Eric finds he loses his wallet. |
test_1493 | Nat: Morgan, can I ask you a question?
Morgan: sure, what is it?
Nat: I was just wondering if many Chinese people take their leftover food home from a restaurant.
Morgan: in most cities in China, doggie bags are quite uncommon.
Nat: what happen to all the leftover food?
Morgan: it usually goes to the dump.
Nat: that se... | Morgan tells Nat that Chinese people seldom take leftover food home and Nat thinks it's a waste. Morgan suggests Nat take the leftover pig feet home. Nat decides to try to do it once. |
test_1494 | Professor Turner: Come in, come in! Can I help you?
Tobias: Professor Turner, are you giving your Advanced Geology course again next semester?
Professor Turner: Yes.
Tobias: I wonder if I could enroll in it, I know it's a graduate course and I'm only a junior, but...
Professor Turner: Aren't you a bit young? I've allow... | Tobias wants to take a course of Professor Turner and Professor agrees if Tobias achieves the allowance of Professor Burman. |
test_1495 | James: OK, Mrs Thomas. I finished cleaning up the leaves in the yard.
Mrs Thomas: Oh, thank you, James.
James: I also swept the front steps and took out the garbage. Is there anything else I can help you with?
Mrs Thomas: Can you also take my dog Oscar for a walk?
James: Sure.
Mrs Thomas: Here is such a prince. Ever si... | James comes to help Mrs. Thomas to do some housework on the weekend. James is saving up to buy a bike. |
test_1496 | Business World: Good evening and welcome to this week's Business World, the program for and about business people. Tonight, we have Mr. Steven Kayne, who has just taken over and established bicycle shop. Tell us, Mr. Kayne, what made you want to run yourown store?
Steven Kayne: Well, I always loved racing bikes and fix... | Business World interviews Mr. Kayne why he ran a bicycle shop. He says he loves it to be his own boss. His friends helped him and they could play when there were no customers. |
test_1497 | Judy: Hey, Frank. I heard you got a new job.
Frank: Yeah, Judy. I will be working for the Post Office. It's not a bad job.
Judy: Is it true that you have a heavy work schedule?
Frank: That's right. I am supposed to work at 5am everyday, and I only get 45 minutes for lunch.
Judy: So, why did you apply for such a demandi... | Frank describes his new job's schedule and insurance at the Post Office to Judy. |
test_1498 | Pamela: Are you enjoying your trip to New Orleans?
Gwendolen: Oh, yes. I really like it here.
Pamela: Would you like to do something tonight?
Gwendolen: Sure. I'd love to.
Pamela: Let's see. Have you been to a jazz club yet?
Gwendolen: Yes. I've already been to several clubs here.
Pamela: OK. What about an evening rive... | Pamela and Gwendolen are discussing where to have fun, and they decide to go to the theater tonight. |
test_1499 | Tom: Jane, let's go swimming at the Student Center.
Jane: I'd like to, Tom, but I have a paper due on Friday, and I haven't even started it yet.
Tom: Just an hour. I've got a test tomorrow, so I won't be able to stay very long.
Jane: I need the exercise, but I just can't spare the time.
Tom: Okay, how about dinner at t... | Tom suggests going swimming, but Jane refuses. They decide to meet at the Grill to eat and then go to study together in the library. |
test_1500 | Meta: Employees in this company have to have a good command of English. Do you think you are proficient in both written and spoken English?
Jermaine: Yes, I think I am quite proficient in both written and spoken English.
Meta: Well, then, please tell me about your English education.
Jermaine: I have been studying Engli... | Meta makes requires about Jermaine's English standard. |
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